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Free admission this weekend for psychedelic rock-and-roll poster exhibit in Old Town North

Janis Joplin in Alexandria psychedelic rock-and-roll poster exhibit (image courtesy Gallery at Canal Center)

A local art exhibit showcasing psychedelic art throughout rock-and-roll history will be free this weekend and includes a unique piece of local music history.

The Psychedelic Art Exchange’s Rock & Roll Poster Show is on exhibit at Gallery at Canal Center (11 Canal Center), a new art gallery that opened earlier this month. The gallery said in a release that entry will be free this weekend.

“View the original concert poster art that defined a generation, including legendary works from the beginning of the revolution in San Francisco to modern era,” the gallery said in the release. “On display will be an incredibly rare local artifact — the 1968 of Janis Joplin/Big Brother Alexandria Arena Roller Rink poster.”

For the exhibit’s upcoming opening weekend, admission will be free. According to the release, the hours this weekend are:

  • Friday, Oct. 21, 4-8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 22, Noon-8 p.m.
  • Sunday Oct. 23, 2-8 p.m.

“These pop culture posters are the intersection of fine art and collectible, illustrating the history of Rock Music — the original American art form,” the gallery said.

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  • Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.