February 14, 2012

America On Wheels and SCHOOL of ROCK Tune Up for Beatles Celebration!

The America On Wheels Museum in partnership with Discover Lehigh Valley and other arts organizations and businesses involved in Rock Through the Valley is presenting “It’s A Hard Day’s Night: A Tribute to the Beatles and their Accomplishments to Rock n’ Roll.” The day will commence with a series of scheduled events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

10 am – 4 pm Beatles Memorabilia and Beatles Rock Art Show Display(By:Scott Segelbaum)
11am & 2 pm A Hard Day’s Night (movie in the Orientation Theatre)
11:30 – 2:30 Ice Cream Novelties in the Rocking HubCap Café
3 pm – 4 pm School of Rock Beatles Performance
Vendors on site with Beatles Memorabilia - March 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Vendors on site with Beatles Memorabilia - March 4 from Noon-4 p.m.

The art of the Beatles Exhibit features rare artwork created by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, plus famous Fab Four Photographs, original Beatles animation paintings, album cover lithographs, Beatles posters, Beatles Hirschfeld drawings and more. Some of the many highlights include very rare hand signed artwork from Paul McCartney, signed Art Drumhead from Ringo Starr, Hand signed photograph taken by the late Linda McCartney, original Beatles cartoon paintings from Ron Campbell (the director of the TV Beatles 1960’s Cartoon series and animator from Yellow Submarine), poster reproduction of the famous “Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite” circus poster, new officially licensed framed photo collages from the Beatles from 1962 – 1968 and much more. Prices range from $3.00 to $4,000. Vendors will also be stationed throughout the museum’s galleries. Visitors will be able to view the unique collection of vehicles on site while shopping for their favorite Beatles keepsake. You can find information about all the rock related events and promotions going on throughout the year by visiting www.rockthroughthevalley.com.

Executive Director, Linda Merkel, says “America On Wheels is excited to bring this unique event to the museum. Our visitors will be able to stroll down Penny Lane and Abby Road and view artwork and memorabilia celebrating these rock icons who helped shape the history of Rock n’ Roll from the 1960’s to 1970’s. “The School of Rock is thrilled to be invited by America On Wheels to be part of this event. The Beatles were one of the pioneers of today’s rock movement and share a special place in the hearts of our teachers and our students” says Ray Thierrin, School of Rock, Easton.

Other exhibits at America On Wheels include Chevy Firsts, a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Chevrolet. On display are examples of cars from their inaugural model year, such as Corvair, Camaro and Corvette. Other rare and unique vehicle on display are a 1948 Tucker featured in the movie Tucker, A Man and His Dream, a 1909 Marsh-Metz motorcycle once owned by screen legend Steve McQueen, a 1933 Hupmobile and 1935 Suburban, each of which is only one of five in existence.