LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8, 1983 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "US FESTIVAL" at Glen Helen Regional Park on one of the four pages. 

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal candidate for custom framing, local history display, or inclusion in a dedicated rock or pop culture memorabilia collection.

Experience music history in the making with authentic, original newspaper advertisements capturing the opening-night premieres of legendary live concert performances, sourced straight from the entertainment capital of the world.

Background: Organized by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, California, the middle weekend of the 1983 US Festival delivered two of the most culturally significant days in live rock history, beginning on May 28 ("New Wave Day") where over 140,000 fans gathered in 95°F heat for sets by INXS, Oingo Boingo, A Flock of Seagulls, Stray Cats, and Men at Work, culminating in a headlining performance by The Clash that marked their final show with founding guitarist Mick Jones. The momentum escalated dramatically on May 29 ("Heavy Metal Day"), which set a historic single-day festival attendance record with over 500,000 attendees swarming the dusty amphitheater for a relentless, star-studded hard rock lineup featuring Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions, and headliners Van Halen, who commanded a record-breaking $1.5 million payout for their wildly chaotic, legendary performance.