World renowned photographer John Rowlands will present a
retrospective on his body work in a slide show format on the big
screen on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7pm at the Old Town
Center for the Arts in Cottonwood.
Photographer John Rowlands
presents his body of work on November 21, 2009
World renowned photographer – shows
slides on the big screen
COTTONWOOD, AZ
(November 13, 2009) - On Saturday, November 21st at 7:00
PM the Old Town Center for the Arts will present the first in a new
series of events entitled “Spice of Life.” This series is dedicated to
engaging evenings with a wide range of people, organizations and
topics. Beyond performance and art this series will provide a wide open
forum, including a look into individuals whose life, work, and ideas
offer rich opportunities for learning, inspiration, and interest. Some
events will be presentations; others will include a dialogue and
communication with the audience; all will be devoted to bringing a
diversity of art, occupation, every-day life and story to this special
series format.
The kickoff event in the
“Spice of Life” series will feature world famous photographer John
Rowlands. John is well known for taking pictures of Elvis, the
Beatles, Rolling Stones, and, well, just about every major rock and pop
icon or group you can think of. When you review the list of John’s
photos you’ll wonder if there is any celebrity he has not photographed.
But what’s more interesting is the stories that go along with spending
time with George, John, Paul, Ringo, Elvis, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan,
Bob Hope, Tiger Woods, Sting, Red Skelton, Mick Jagger, Jimi Hendrix,
and a list that goes on and on.
When you go
What:
An evening with world renowned photographer
John Rowlands
When: Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 pm
Where: Old Town Center for the Arts 5th
and Main in Old Town Cottonwood
Cost: $8 advance, $10 at
the door, $8 Seniors
Info: (928) 634-0940
www.oldtowncenter.org
This event will be the
first time that John has presented a retrospective look at his life’s
work. From thousands of photos, he’ll select some of his best to
broadcast on the theater’s large screen, providing a glimpse into his
art form, and the fascinating lives of artists and stars that have
influenced our world. This event will precede the December 10th
release of John’s Limited Edition book “rock & rowlands FLASHBACK”, a
follow up to his SPOTLIGHT HEROES book.
Mr. Rowlandshas
been photographing music and movie celebrities since 1960, and was one
of the very first dedicated music photographers in a blooming record
industry. John's first paid job
was with Brenda Lee and after looking at his prints her management sent
him his first check for $35. The Brenda Lee work led to shoots with Sam
Cooke, Bobby Vee, Duane Eddy and then the British Invasion with acts
like Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones
and in 1965 and 1966, The Beatles.
His work was noticed by record
companies, management firms, magazines, newspapers and the artists
themselves and by the late 60’s he was shooting several jobs a week and
starting to travel the world with and for these icons of musical youth.
His 50 years in the business has taken him around the world, allowing
him to work with almost everyone of note in pop/rock music through five
decades, resulting in thousands of photos and 110 Album/CD covers.
Worldwide magazines and trade papers have featured his work from London
to Hong Kong, and from highway billboards to point of sale posters, his
work has stayed in the public eye to this day.
Here is your chance to meet one of the most prolific photographers of
the past 50 years, who now lives in the Verde Valley. There will be
time for questions from the audience. Spread the word about this unique
event, and the first “Spice of Life” event at OTCA.
Admission to “An Evening
with John Rowlands” is $8 in advance, $10 at the door and $8 for
seniors. Tickets for the event are available
at La Bella Café (right next to OTCA), Jerona Java Café, and Desert
Dancer in Cottonwood, and Golden Word and Crystal Magic in Sedona, or
online at
www.showtix4u.com.
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