Beatles Help Exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame through September 1, 2008

United States

Manuscripts on Display at Northwestern University Music Library - Evanston, IL (Chicago)
Beatles manuscripts are on display Sunday through April 18 at the Northwestern University Music Library, 1970 Campus Drive, Evanston. The library is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday & 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Read all about in Lou Carlozo's article in the Chicago Tribune which features a great little video of Chicago area Beatleologist Stuart Shea, co-author of Fab Four FAQ talking about the song For No One. I went to check this out and it was really great to see the works in progress. Exhibit is ending soon so go ASAP and check out this very important piece of Beatles history. [Beatles Lyrics Exhibit} [Tribune article]

Help! Behind the Scenes of the Beatles' Movie - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Cleveland, Ohio
Through September 1, 2008
This exhibit opened with a members-only reception on November 16, 2007. The exhibit, which is timed to the November 6 release of the film on DVD, includes many never-before-seen artifacts and set photography shot during the making of the movie. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum pays homage to the Beatles' impact on our culture with a new exhibit that commemorates the group's classic 1965 movie, Help! Runs through September 1, 2008. [Beatles Help exhibit] [Squidoo lens]

Love - Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage - Las Vegas
With LOVE, Cirque du Soleil celebrates the musical legacy of The Beatles. Born from a personal friendship and mutual admiration between the late George Harrison and Cirque founder Guy Laliberté, LOVE brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion behind the most beloved rock group of all time to create a vivid, intimate and powerful entertainment experience. Open run. [website]

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus - Traveling Exhibition
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, mobile recording studio outfitted with traditional musical instruments as well as current technological advances. Since 1998, the Bus has provided free hands-on programs to hundreds of high schools, colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, music festivals, concerts, conventions and community organizations. Working together with some of the biggest names in music, the Lennon Bus encourages students to play music, write songs, engineer recording sessions and produce music video projects using the latest audio, video, and live sound equipment. [website] [myspace]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Cleveland, Ohio
In addition to all the Beatles stuff there is a special exhibit - Lennon: His life and work - This exhibit focuses on one of the true legends of rock and roll: John Lennon. It is the first major exhibit in America to celebrate John Lennon, and it is the largest exhibit the Hall of Fame has ever devoted to one artist. [website] [Squidoo lens]

Fab 4 NYC Walking Tour - New York, NY
Follow in the Beatles' footsteps! Visit the famous and not-so-famous places that link the Beatles with the Big Apple! This 2-1/2 hour walking tour will be guided by a Beatles expert and will be filled with important Beatles facts--you're sure to learn something on this long and winding road tour. Organized by the Day Trippin' fan club. [website]

Abbey Road Pub and Restaurant - Virginia Beach, Virginia
203 22nd Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Good Food, Good Times, 101 International Beers.... “It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play…” and it was more than twenty years ago today when the bands began to play, right here at Abbey Road. Owner Bill Dillon has been bringing the best in live entertainment and good food to the residents and visitors of Tidewater since Abbey Road was established in 1982. Our fresh seafood, beef, and pasta dishes are summed up by The Virginian Pilot’s restaurant review headline: “Abbey Road Leads Diners to a Satisfying Evening,” and our great entertainment is confirmed by Hampton Road’s Port Folio Magazine: “Abbey Road is the Best Acoustic Venue in Tidewater, offering the best and the most variety…” [website]

Hard Rock Park - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
211 George Bishop Parkway, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 843-236-ROCK
The world's first Rock 'n Roll Theme Park is currently under construction and will open in the Spring of 2008. [website]

Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium - Oak Park, IL (Chicago)
329 B Harrison Street, Oak Park IL 60304 - 708-754-7026
This shop is named after a very psychedelic movie that George Harrison wrote the music for during the 60s. The store offers musical instruments, Egyptian fine art reproductions, imported carpets & jewelry, hand-painted tambourines Kama Sutra bath salts & gels, belly dance adornments, incense from Tibet & India, sitar lessons, books & cds, and BEATLE THINGYS! Run by classical Indian musicians who have been performing around Chicago for a number of years from the group, Sandalwood Sitar Music Ensemble, the only Indian Band I know of who plays Beatle music. I've seen them at Khyber Pass Restaurant and the Old Town School of Folk music and they are truly incredible. Their store is the only place in Chicagoland where you can buy Paul Saltzman's Beatles in India book. [Store] [Sandlewood Sitar Ensemble] [Sitar Lessons with Clar Monoco]

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Liverpool

Liverpool Taxi Tours with Jackie Spencer - Liverpool, UK
For real fans who want to really experience the city that gave us the Fab Four, why not take a private taxi tour with Jackie Spencer, native Liverpudlian and an official Liverpool Tour Guide and Beatleguide since 1995. She represents the Liverpool Tourist Office, Liverpool City Council and, as a Blue Badge Guide, comes highly recommended by Visit Britain.  [website]

The Beatles Story - Liverpool, UK
Located within Liverpool's historic Albert Dock, the Beatles Story is a unique visitor attraction that will transport you on an enlightening and atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles. [website]

Casbah Coffee Club - Liverpool, UK
The Casbah Coffee Club was not just the starting block for popular culture's greatest music phenomenon, The Beatles, but it was the place where Liverpool's sound was nurtured, and encouraged to grow. Liverpool's first BEAT CLUB launched practically every group that became synonymous with Mersey Beat, and put Liverpool on the musical world map. The Casbah Coffee Club is owned by Pete Best, former Beatle drummer.  [website]

The Cavern Club - Liverpool, UK
The Cavern is a legendary music venue still thriving after 50 years. Open to the public daily from 11am with contemporary live music most nights. Check out their newly released CD set.  [website]

Hard Days Night Hotel - Liverpool, UK The ultimate place for Beatle fans to stay - Beatles themed boutique 4 star hotel located in the 'Beatles Quarter' of Liverpool adjacent to the world famous Cavern Club, the Hard Days Night Hotel will feature visually stunning specially commissioned artwork by Shannon covering key events in the lives of four lads from Liverpool whose fame knows no boundaries. Opening February 2008.  [website]

Magical Mystery Tour - Liverpool, UK
This bus tour will introduce you to the lives of The Beatles, their homes, schools, birthplaces, Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and many other landmarks.Some of the busses are decorated like the MMT bus from the movie. It is a great experience not to be missed. [website]

Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road (John and Paul's childhood homes) - Liverpool, UK
The National Trust looks after two suburban houses in Merseyside, 20 Forthlin Road and Mendips. These unassuming houses are the childhood homes of two Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon. John, the caretaker at Paul's house is definitely bears some resemblance to Paul. Morning tours depart from Liverpool City Centre and Afternoon trips from Speke Hall, which is South Liverpool near John Lennon Airport. See schedule and buy tickets in advance. [website]

Liverpool Pub Crawl - Liverpool, UK
Ultimate pub guide has a list of bars in Liverpool related to the beatles such as the Cavern, Jacaranda and Rubber Soul [website]


Online Map of The Beatles Liverpool Here is a street map marked with many Beatle related places in Liverpool [website]

London

Abbey Road - London, UK
Do not leave London without getting a picture of yourself crossing Abbey Road in front of the famous recording studio and signing the wall. Check out the webcam to see who is crossing now. [website]

Richard Porter's London Walks - London, UK
Organized walking tours that will take you to many of the Beatles historic sites in London. They have two tours that both end at Abbey Road in St. Johns Wood. Try to catch at least one of the tours while you are in London. The Beatles Coffee shop by the Tube station is also owned by Richard and has a nice little Beatles souvenir shop. [website]

International

The John Lennon Museum - Saitama, Japan
The John Lennon Museum opened to the public on October 9, 2000, the 60th anniversary of John Lennon’s birth. Approved formally by his partner Ms. Yoko Ono, it is the first museum of its kind anywhere in the world. [website]

John Lennon Peace Tower - Videy Island, Rekjavik, Iceland
Lit from October 9 through December 8 and during the first week of spring
The Imagine Peace Tower is a work of art conceived by Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon. It is dedicated to peace and bears the inscription 'IMAGINE PEACE' in 24 languages. The work is in the form of a wishing well from which a very strong and tall tower of light emerges. The strength, intensity and brilliance of the light tower continually changes as the particles in the air fluctuate with the prevailing weather and atmospheric conditions unique to Iceland. Every year it will light up between October 9th (Lennon's birthday) and December 8th (the day of his death). In addition the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER will be lit on New Year's Eve, during the first week of spring and on some rare special occasions agreed between the City and Ono. [website]

Temporary Exhibits - UK

The Beatles Story - Liverpool, UK (Albert Dock)
The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes at CBS!
Taken around the Beatles' first North American appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, the images are taken from the archives of CBS Television and Life photographer, Bill Eppridge. Previous to arriving in Liverpool the exhibition has been on show in Washington's world famous Smithsonian Institute, where it was visited by over 3 million people![website]

Also at Beatles Story in Liverpool - Here There and Everywhere
The Beatles: Here, There and Everywhere! - runs from Monday April 14 - 30, 2008
Come and enjoy our two week long festival celebrating the Beatles' popularity across the world!
Find out where in the world The Beatles played, what they got up to on tour and what was the lasting impact of Beatlemania around the globe!

• Who did the Beatles want to meet when they visited Paris?
• In which country did John write Strawberry Fields Forever?
• And why did their tour of Philippines almost turn out to be their last?

Also check out the special Beatles map to see where in the world Beatles Story visitors come from!

Linda McCartney Photograph Exhibit - London
April 24 to June 7, 2008 James Hyman Gallery, 5 Savile Row, London W1S 3PD
This is the first major exhibition of platinum prints by Linda McCartney to be presented in the UK. With the full support of Paul McCartney and his family, this exhibition is the result of a three-year collaboration with gallerist and art historian James Hyman. Photographed from the 1960s up until the late 1990s, these pictures present a personal record of the times and feature many rarely seen works, as well as better known images. The exhibition includes portraits of Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel, Gilbert & George and Mick Jagger. It also presents landscapes, intimate interiors, self-portraits and family life. Beautifully presented as large platinum prints, the photographs are for sale in limited editions, and authenticated with a certificate signed by Paul McCartney. [website]