Another fabulous addition to the Summer Of ‘69: Vegas or Bust which is a nightly trip down Hippie Lane at the Fremont Street Experience in beautiful Downtown Las Vegas.
John Van Hamersveld, the “Official Artist of Summer of ‘69” has opened his gallery and record store on the ground level of FSE parking garage next to Mickie Finn’s.
The grand opening meet and greet is happening as part of First Friday. Friday June 5, 7–10pm.
Here’s the official description from the press release:
Fremont Street Experience and John Van Hamersveld, the “Official Artist of Summer of ’69” host the unveiling of Hippie Nation™ Gallery & Records to the public on Friday, June 5.
Guests are invited to tour the gallery of the famed artist, which features various works of art including concert posters and a collection of rare vinyl records.
The Hippie Nation™ Gallery & Records opening is part of Fremont Street Experience’s “Summer of ’69: Vegas or Bust” concert and event series that takes Las Vegas back 40 years this summer in celebration of 1969. The summer-long celebration runs through Labor Day weekend. The gallery will be open by appointment only throughout the summer in conjunction to “Summer of ’69: Vegas or Bust.”
While you’re there, check out the 200+ 50’s and 60’s autos that are on display. The public votes for best of show from Friday thru Sunday.