Well, last week was a
hard week. And the road ahead will be long. But we will get through this. Helping
along the way will be happenings that celebrate the counterculture and by extension
foster diverse, creative, and progressive modes of thinking—while bringing some
much-needed lightness and relief. One such event is “Granny Takes a Trip” an
exhibition of pop-culture collectibles at the Kingston Pop Museum that will
open on November 16.

Featuring pieces that date
from the late 1960s through the early ’80s, the display will include Andy Warhol’s
1956 letter of rejection from the Metropolitan Museum of Art; a full set of
four rare and highly coveted Beatles dolls; furniture that belonged to industry
titans like Kiss manager Bill Aucoin and Penthouse magazine founder Bob
Guccione; four Volkswagen automobiles custom-painted by artists; and much more.

The November 16 opening night
will take place at the museum from 4 to 6pm and feature live music and
performances by New York band SoulCake; punk violinist, artist, and Warhol associate
Walter G. Steding; Mark Hawdon; Puma Perl and Joe Sztabnik; and Ramona Lane.

“Granny Takes a Trip” will
be on view at the Kingston Pop Museum starting on November 16. Admission is
free. See website for gallery hours and more information.