The events featured during the tour will be turned into a new Toyota NBA
TV show.
The NBA Jam Van and NBA Rhythm 'n Rims presented by Sprite tours are
hitting the road! Log on to http://nba. 1
producer of art shows and art-related publications in the world,
including Art Miami, Chicago Contemporary + Classic, Artexpo and DECOR
Expo as well as Art Business News, DECOR Magazine, Framing Monthly,
and VOLUME.

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The unique feature about
these rings is that the one winning bidder will be able to have his or her
name engraved on all nine rings! The proceeds from the sale of the rings will
be donated to the Los Angeles Laker's Youth Foundation. "This tour gives NBA fans the chance to see what all 16 teams are
competing for -- the coveted Larry O'Brien Trophy -- while hearing from the
legends who know just how hard it is to win it," said Mark Tatum, NBA Vice
President, Marketing Partnerships.do you want to know what they spend their money
on in the art world? Artist Bill Mack, whose clients include Former
President Bill Clinton, Sly Stallone, and Elizabeth Taylor, will be
sculpting with a live model! His Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sculpture is
currently on display in the NBA Hall of Fame..
If you are looking for more of a classic appeal, check out
Alexander and Tate's booth featuring works by Picasso, Rembrandt
amongst many other masters.

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"Having the
opportunity to travel around the country with the Larry O'Brien Trophy, and
sharing this experience with our fans -- makes this even more special. Be There ." says it all. Melendez will debut four new hand-inked hand
painted limited editions featuring classic scenes from the holiday
specials like "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and The
Christmas Special. Or, if you want others to think you are
into the classics, and you don't want to pay millions of dollars for
them, check out Yamet Art and own your very own print of paintings by
masters such as Rembrandt, Picasso, Chegall, Monet, Matisse - even a
Warhol! All at a fraction of the cost of the real thing!!

About The International Art + Framing Group

The International Art and Framing Group (IAFG) is the No.

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The Catalogue
The catalogue can be pre-purchased and will be available to the public on
May 10th by logging on to http://www.
Catalogues are also available for purchase in Sotheby's galleries in New York
and London.

Registering to Bid
Registration is required to bid in Sotheby's auctions.com, beginning on May 10th.
The parade will conclude at the NBA Store where the NBA legends will
participate in a round table discussion about the 2005 NBA Playoffs. Also
on display at the NBA Store on Fifth Avenue will be a unique collection of
NBA Championship rings including selections from Shaquille O'Neal, David
Robinson, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Artexpo New York showcases work for
all tastes and styles while offering art for both first-time and
experienced buyers, priced from $500 to $50,000.
Come and experience The Art of Ronnie Wood. A once in a lifetime opportunity.....

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com or by calling (888) 752 0002.

NBA Destination Finals Parade On Fifth Avenue with Toyota "Trophy-Mobile":
12 noon ET: The NBA legends will celebrate the launch of the Destination
Finals Tour by joining in a parade down Fifth Avenue from Tiffany's to the NBA
Store in the Toyota Trophy-Mobile, a Toyota Tundra designed specifically for
the Destination Finals Tour. In addition to seeing a portion of the events, fans will be able to
see behind-the-scenes footage of the legends interacting while traveling in
the Toyota Trophy -Mobile, at NBA Playoff games and talking to current players.

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The preeminent basketball franchise , the Lakers, won world titles in 1972,
'80, '82, '85, '87, '88, 2000-02 with such players as Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry
West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. "The new show on NBA TV will give fans
the chance to see the tour develop and get a behind-the-scenes look at the
excitement of the NBA Playoffs through the eyes of the greatest players in
league history.. Search + Rescue Dogs will also be making
special appearances at the booth.

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Jerry West is the only Laker to own all nine rings.nba..

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at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport. The 1985 ring celebrates
the Lakers first championship over the vaunted Boston Celtics, while the 2001
ring venerates the Lakers historical 15-1 postseason record. J, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell , and other NBA Legends to
Pick-up Freshly Minted 2005 Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy

NBA Legends to Parade Down Fifth Avenue
in Toyota Trophy-Mobile to NBA Store

NEW YORK, To celebrate the 2005 NBA Playoffs, NBA
legends Julius "Dr. The legends, who will travel more than 100,000 combined miles,
will chronicle their experiences through interviews on nationally-televised
Playoff games on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV as well as writing blogs on
NBA. The
discussion, which will be hosted by NBA TV's Andre Aldridge, will air live on
NBA TV.com/

These are just some of the highlights coming to this year's
Artexpo New York:
SPS Limelight Agency will be debuting the never before seen works
of Janis Joplin in their booth!
World Renowned Sports Celebrity Artist Stephen Holland will debut
new works covering more mainstream celebrity such as Frank Sinatra and
Steve McQueen.

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"Sotheby's is honored to be working with the Laker Youth Foundation to
benefit such a great cause, and to be able to offer such a spectacular group
of rings from one of the most prestigious organizations in sports, the Los
Angeles Lakers," said Leila Dunbar, Sotheby's Senior Vice-President. Note that online
registration only enables you to bid online.

-- Place bids in the room by attending the auction and raising your
paddle (issued upon registration). The trophy will also be making special appearances at
USO supported military installations as part of the NBA's on-going commitment
to our troops. Produced by the International Art + Framing Group (IAFG), the
largest producer of art shows and art-related publications in the
world, Artexpo New York attracts the top galleries, dealers and
artists to the Javits Center each year. Who knows, you may
even see one of this year's SOLO artists become the next Warhol right
before your eyes!
Pet lovers, come and shake paws with 'Fidel' (Therapy Dog that
made numerous trips to Ground Zero and is featured in Ron 's book, "The
Dogs of Ron Burns".

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You can register
easily in person at our New York headquarters any time before the sale, or via
fax when you submit an absentee bid form.com.com. This is
where children will be wowed by the art of Sponge Bob, The Simpsons,
Batman, Superman and many more animated favorites!
Peanuts animator Bill Melendez will be appearing on Saturday from
11:30am until 1pm .
Celebrity Lovers.

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For more
information on the Casino Night, call 310-426-6031. Please call the Bid Department at
(212) 606 7414 for further information.

-- Bid over the telephone through a Sotheby's representative, who sits
in the room and conveys your bid to the auctioneer . This international
superstar of rock will be showcasing his works on The Rolling Stones,
Hendrix , Rod Stewart, Jack Nicholson and many more of his celebrity
friends.

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The
trophy replaced the Walter A.
Overall, the trophy consists of 16 pounds of sterling silver, stands two
feet high and features a gold regulation size basketball of nine-inch
diameter.

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Among the other items for sale is a trove of Red Sox memorabilia,
including the most important document in sports history, the 1919 contract
selling Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees (expected to bring more than
half a million dollars).)
Absentee bid forms are printed in the back of each catalogue, and
are available at Sotheby's offices and on our website at
http://www.
As part of Destination Finals, NBA legends will showcase this year's Larry
O'Brien trophy in NBA Playoff cities and various non-Playoff NBA cities for
fan autograph and photo sessions, hospital visits and reading events, at
NBA Playoff games. on 57th Street and Fifth Avenue where the NBA legends will pick
up and unveil the 2005 Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy. The trophy will be prominently featured in the
Toyota Trophy-Mobile.
Come see today's emerging artists show of their talents to the
industry.

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com. This year's theme, "A World of Art
Awaits.. Artist Ron
Burns will be unveiling the portrait of Elizabeth Taylor's dog, Sugar,
as commissioned by the Hollywood legend. Monies raised from this
portrait will go to "Whispering Hope Ranch".

The Biography category is for websites about the life and work of notable individuals from all walks of life.

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Sotheby's/SCP to Auction L.A. Lakers Nine Championship Rings on June 10 2005

After the Destination Finals tip-off in New York City, the legends and the
trophy will head to both Phoenix and Miami for fan pep-rallies the following
day.

NBA Store: NBA Legends Champion Roundtable Discussion:
1 pm ET: The legends will conduct a roundtable discussion, offering
analysis and predictions for the 2005 NBA Playoffs and The Finals."

"The NBA Playoffs and The Finals are our favorite time of the year -- this
is where legacy is created," said NBA legend Bill Russell..

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The price for the catalogue is $36 including shipping and
handling.

NBA Legends to Launch 2005 Destination Finals Tour in Grand Style With Parade Down New York City's Fifth Avenue

Bill Melendez partnered with Charles
Schulz to animate the Peanuts comic strips for television. For more
information visit artexpos.

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Rings to Be Displayed at 2nd Annual Lakers Casino Night
to Benefit Youth Foundation, April 14

NEW YORK, The nine championship rings from every
Los Angeles Lakers championship to date have been added to the list of more
than 350 lots of important sports memorabilia and cards available to be
auctioned on Friday, June 10th, by Sotheby's/SCP.
"A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity for one Laker fan to own the ultimate
prize -- all nine Laker championship rings with your name on each of them!,"
said David Kohler, President of SCP.sothebys.
The 2005 NBA Playoffs tip off Saturday, April 23 with games on ABC (3pm
ET), ESPN (5:30pm ET, 8pm ET + 10:30pm ET) and a triple header on Sunday
April 24 on TNT (beginning at 5:30pm ET). Javits Convention Center.
Over its 27-year history, Artexpo New York has helped propel the
careers of some of the finest American artists of the 20th century,
including Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Robert Indiana, Leroy Neiman, Robert
Rauschenberg , and others who went on to fame and fortune in the art
world.
Don't know what to do with the kids this weekend? The Cat in the
Hat is Animazing Gallery's Special Guest making a rare personal
appearance for Saturday and Sunday, all day.Last year SOLO exhibitor Hamilton Aguiar was discovered by
the Nan Miller Gallery and signed 14 contracts.

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Phone bidding
is best when you have not set a limit for an item and want to pursue
it until it's yours. The world
famous jeweler has made the NBA's coveted trophy every year since 1978.

Coming Attractions at the 27th Annual Artexpo New York

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sothebys. It is the first release of limiteds from The
Melendez Studios since 1995. Coyote amongst many more
created by the legend himself. Ron is the first and only Artist in
Residence for the Humane Society of the United States.
IAFG is a division of Pfingsten Publishing , L. a
business-to-business publishing company that focuses on Art and
Framing, Financial Services and Industrial markets.

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Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in this sale:
-- Bid through the Internet using real-time and absentee bidding at
ebayliveauctions . Dr.

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You may also
download an absentee bid form from sothebys. J" Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Clyde
Drexler, Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Robert Parish, Moses Malone, Earl Monroe, Dave
Cowens, and George Gervin will launch the 2005 NBA Legends Tour: Destination
Finals in New York City on Thursday, April 21 with a stop at Tiffany + Co.:
11:30am ET: The 2005 Destinations Final Tour will officially tip off at
Tiffany + Co.
The trophy is hand-crafted in sterling silver with 24-karat gold overlay. Come Jam with the NBA!
http://www. AENY 2005 has offerings
for the little ones in the form of our Animation Pavilion. Come and
experience never before seen original line drawings of Bugs Bunny,
Pepe le Pew, The Road Runner and Wile E.L.

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You can register there
to place bids through eBay's Live Auctions tool.

-- Enter Absentee bids. The
form indicates the highest amount you would like to bid for an item
or items. (The auctioneer will submit bids on your behalf as
necessary, up to -- but never above -- the amount you specify.

Entertainment Editors

NEW YORK----

Highlights of the up and coming Artexpo New York
March 3rd through March 6th at Javits Convention Center

Artexpo New York, the world's largest premier fine and popular art
fair , will hold its 27th annual exposition, March 3-6, 2005 at the
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The parade (weather
permitting ) will feature NBA legends, the trophy, a procession of Toyota
vehicles -- including the Toyota Trophy -Mobile, a drum line, and an NBA Fan
Patrol.
The 2005 NBA Legends Tour: Destination Finals in New York City will
feature:

NBA Legends Pick Up 2005 Larry O'Brien Trophy at Tiffany + Co."

About the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy:
The NBA championship trophy was renamed the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 1984
in honor of Commissioner Larry O'Brien who served the league from 1975-84. Brown Trophy, which was named after the
pioneering owner of the Boston Celtics .com

'A' is for people whose surname or only name begins with A.

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The group of nine
championship rings is expected to sell in excess of $100,000
Jerry Buss' Laker rings will be on display in Los Angeles at the 2nd
Annual Los Angeles Lakers Casino Night sponsored by Treasure Island, Thursday ,
April 14 at 7 p.m.
jewelry store to pick up the 2005 Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy,
followed by a special parade down Fifth Avenue. Also featured at
Artexpo New York is the popular SOLO, a pavilion of emerging,
independent artists representing their own work, looking to be the
next great one . Ron will also have other dogs from the Good Dog
Foundation to help Ron sign copies of the book.

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The 1972 ring commemorates the Lakers winning an NBA record 33 straight
games and a then -best 69 regular season victories. An Absentee (or Order) bid is a form you fill
out and return to Sotheby's bid department via fax or mail. The trophy will also travel the globe attending numerous public events
eventually arriving at Game 1 of The Finals on June 9th, and be present for
every game throughout the series.com to find out when they're headed
your way.
Chuck Jones ' Center for Creativity is a non-profit organization
dedicated to fostering and encouraging the expression of artistic
creativity among young people, using the drawings, films and writings
of legendary animation director Chuck Jones as inspiration.Times: March
4th+5th 12:00pm-2:00pm.

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