Last Saturday, the Janet Kurnatowski Gallery opened its last show—HYPE—a look at the life and work of the legendary press agent Billy “Silver Dollar” Baxter. The show is a collection of writings, photos, videos and vintage audio recordings that Baxter was part of during the peak of his career in show business in the ‘60s and ‘70s.
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Great article, insightful and something Billy would certainly have (and does) appreciate! Such a wonderful gallery and the show is spectacular I know–wish we lived closer for sure.