Historic Newspapers: Arts & Entertainment

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 23, 1988

* AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
* HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus - pathogen
* Doctor Robert Redfield - American virologist
* Study to determine if it spreads w/ heterosexual sex

The front page has a heading: "STRAIGHT SEX And AIDS" The top of... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 2, 1988

* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
* "Crazy Nights" World tour w/ Ted Nugent

Page 82 has a 6 x 3 inch advertisement for a "KISS" concert at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Ad shows a photo of each band... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 12, 1988

* Early "White Zombie" performance advertisement
* CBGB - Manhattan music nightclub - heavy metal band

Page 105 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the CBGB music club with one of the performers being a early "WHITE ZOMBIE" (see images)... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 23, 1992

* Best "Scent of a Woman" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* American drama film - Actor Al Pacino
* 1st Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Actor

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Scent of a Woman" and perhaps no better... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 8 1987

* Jack Kirby - American comic book artist
* Marvel comics - superheroes creator 
* Captain America - Fantastic Four & more
* Editorial on dispute w/ Marvel re. his artwork

Starting on page 3 is a very lengthy editorial by Janet Bode that conitues on... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 17, 1987

* Sam Kinison - stand-up comedian & actor advertisement
* Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden performance

Page 91 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming New Year's Eve performance by "SAM KINISON" at the Felt Forum in... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 10, 1987

* RUSH - Canadian progressive rock band
* Geddy Lee - Neil Peart - Alex Lifeson
* "Hold Your Fire" album tour advertisement
 * Nassau Coliseum, Meadowlands & MSG concerts 

Page 67 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming ... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 20, 1987

* The Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights
* LGBTQ "The Great March" of 750,000 participants 
* During the AIDS epidemic - "ACT UP" political group

The front page has a photo showing demonstrators at the... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 6, 1987

* THE CARS - American rock band - Ric Ocasek
* Madison Square Garden & more concerts advertisement
* Simply Red - English pop band - "Men and Women" tour
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan performance show 

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1987 

* Mary Astor death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Brigid in "The Maltese Falcon"
* Best title to be had?

The top of the front page has a one column photo with small heading: "Mary Astor dies at 81" (See)
The front page of section II has a heading: "Actress,... Read full description  

SECTION VI only of the Los Angeles Times, September 18, 1987

* Best movie advertisement and reviews
* Premiere (Opening Day) showings
* "Fatal Attraction", "Hellraiser", and "The Principal"

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fatal Attraction",... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 8, 1987

* Rappers Spoonie Gee & Kool Moe Dee editorial
* East coast hip hop artist  Scott La Rock death
* Considered the first murder of a major rapper
* Golden-age of new-school hip hop - rap music

Page 71 has a editorial by Frank Kogan with heading: ... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 14, 1987

* Best "No Way Out" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Political thriller  film - Kevin Costner

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "No Way Out" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 21, 1987

* Pre release "The Lost Boys" film advertisement
* Pre opening Day movie screening premiere
* Horror comedy - Vampires - cult classic
* Earliest showing for this cult classic 
* "RoboCop" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 14, 1989

* The Cure - English rock cult band 
* Robert Smith - gothic new wave music
* 1st Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" album - The Kissing Tour

Page 79 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 30, 1987  Page 63 has a full page ad for the October 5-7 & 10-12 Pink Floyd concerts at both Madison Square Garden and the Meadowlands Arena. Another noteworthy item is the lengthy article covering Dana Carvey's portrayal of The Church Lady on Saturday Night Live (with... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1987

* Paco Stanley assassination by gun ambush 
* Mexican television entertainer - comedian
* Televisa and TV Azteca

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "TV Star Is Killed in Brazen Attack That Shocks Mexico" with subhead and photo. (see) Nice to have this  report in a... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1987 

* Fred Astaire death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actor
* American singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the front page features two photos of iconic film star & dancer Fred Astaire,  beneath which is a two column head: "Fred Astaire,... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 23, 1987

* "FULL METAL JACKET" movie advertisement
* Grand opening day premiere in Manhattan 
* Director Stanley Kubrick - Vietnam War film

Page 58 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day premiere of "Full Metal Jacket"... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 1987

* Best "Predator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action horror
* Arnold Schwarzenegger

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Predator" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 26, 1987

* "BOSTON" American rock band
* Meadowlands Arena concert advertisement
* "Third Stage" album tour in New Jersey
* "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" concert
* Madison Square Garden - MSG advertisement

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1987 

* Rita Hayworth death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up girl
* Best title to be had?

The top of the front page features 3 photos of classic film star/World War II pin-up girl Rita Hayworth, beneath which is a one column heading; "Rita Hayworth,... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1987

* 1986 New York City AIDS Walk advertisement
* Fundraiser event for retrovirus disease prevention

Page 19 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "AIDS WALK" in Manhattan. Interesting this ad has a misprint as the date is one day off. It... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1987

* 59th academy awards - movies of 1987
* "Platoon" Director Oliver Stone
* "Color of Money" - Paul Newman
* Best publication to be had (rare as such)

The front page has a photo showing Marlee Martin and Oliver Stone with one column heading: "'Platoon' Is Top Film; Newman Is Best... Read full description  

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 18, 1987

* Killing of The Notorious B.I.G.
* Biggie Smalls - American rapper
* New York rap scene - gangsta rap
* East Coast hip-hop music pioneer 
* Considered one of the best of all time

The front page has a powerful photo of rap icon "The Notorious... Read full description