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February 2010 Magazine Edition ©
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Everyone should have a barbershop story to tell. If you don’t, get one.
Mine features a 1980’s hotshot straight out of basic training but due for a haircut. The young hotshot goes to the barbershop at his new base and meets a retired full-bird colonel and decorated war hero turned barber. The crusty old man puts the finishing touches on the young man’s hair and although it looks good, the cocky kid says, “Take a little more off the top.” The clippers buzzed through in what seemed only three strokes leaving no hair untouched anywhere and the vet said, “Short enough for ya now?” I was damn near bald!
At first glance barbering may seem pretty straight forward but it has a fascinating history influencing music, theatre, cinema and the practice of medicine.
The instantly recognizable barber pole is a fixture in barbering today. It’s the oldest distinguished mark of any profession or craft dating back before the birth of Christ. The profession itself dates back 6,000 years to Egypt. It is even mentioned in the Old Testament in Ezekiel 5:1. There was a time when barbers doubled as surgeons and dentists. It wasn’t until the 13th century that these professions split.
When barbers practiced surgery it consisted of bloodletting. When this was done a white towel was used. After rinsing it out, the barber would hang it in the doorway to dry. Blood stains would remain, often times creating a red and white twisting pattern. This is the origin of the barber pole. Today’s poles are symbolic and many incorporate blue to represent veins. And of course the red is for blood and white is for bandages.
In early American history, barbering was considered a black man’s trade until German, Italian and other Europeans emigrated. It wasn’t until around the mid 1800’s when barbershops were accepted institutions on American main streets. On December 6, 1886 the barbering profession was unionized in Columbus, Ohio. Since 1985, more than fifty percent of barbering students are female and since 1995 more than fifty percent are African American.
In 1988, Ed Jeffers, longtime barber in Canal Winchester, Ohio, opened the only known barber museum. Barbering exhibits had previously existed but never an entire museum dedicated to preserving the history of the profession. In fact, Jeffers served as caretaker of the Barbers Hall of Fame exhibit founded in 1968 by Raymond Andrew in Columbus, Ohio. The Hall of Fame is now located in the Canal Winchester Barber Museum.
The Ed Jeffers Barber Museum has several rooms spanning 3,500 square feet featuring recreated barber shops and chairs and poles from six eras. Bloodletting and tooth-pulling machines date back hundreds of years. More than 600 razors are displayed as well as 500 shaving mugs and 70 barber poles and chairs. Each area of the museum is meticulously set up to capture the essence of the shops of old and include shoe shine stations, spittoons and other memorabilia. All in all, there are probably several thousand artifacts dating back to the 1700’s. The museum even has a small library room boasting more than 400 volumes related to the barbering trade.
The guest book has entries from 44 states and eight countries. The museum has been featured in Smithsonian Magazine and the front page of the July 30, 1999 Wall Street Journal plus numerous television shows.
The Barbers International Convention is going to be hosted in Columbus, Ohio from May 1 – 3, 2010. On May 3rd, barbers from around the world will tour the Barber Museum in Canal Winchester. It is also open during the Canal Winchester Blues & Rib Fest August 6 – 7, 2010.
The museum does not keep regular hours but may be visited anytime as long as an appointment is made. Groups are welcome and there is a handicap lift available to the second story museum. Admission is $5/person, $4/senior and $3/student.
Ed Jeffers Barber Museum and Hall of Fame is located at 2 ½ South High Street in Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110. Further information may be obtained by calling 614-837-8400 or 614-837-1846. Visit www.edjeffersbarbermuseum.com for details.
By Frank R. Satullo, The OhioTraveler
Bring on
the beads! The Toledo Museum of Art is collecting handmade beads from
artists, enthusiasts and community members as part of the Bead Goes On,
a project culminating with the installation of a 10,000-bead curtain at
the Museum.
Contributors are invited to give as many as five original beads made of glass, metal, felt, kiln-dried wood or other non-organic materials. The completed work of art will be unveiled at the Museum’s Starting Place Gallery, and later permanently installed in the Museum’s internationally renowned Glass Pavilion.
“I wanted to find a way to show off even the smallest forms of art,” says glass artist Robin Schultes, who teaches at the Museum and who came up with the idea for the community art project. According to Schultes, bead making is not only one of the oldest art forms known to man, but also a popular hobby for people of all ages.
“The ideal beadmaker is anyone and everyone,” says Schultes. “It doesn’t have to take a lot of time and effort, only as much as one wants to put into it.”
The Bead Goes On has already collected a wide variety of unique beads. Strands of the beaded curtain are hung in the Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio as they are completed, and visitors are encouraged to come see the curtain’s progress. Visitors can also make beads of their own in one of the many hands-on activities, workshops and studio sessions at the Museum.
For complete guidelines, submission information and an entry form, download the prospectus at www.toledomuseum.org/events/community.
The Museum is providing visitors with a number of opportunities to make their own beads and take part in The Bead Goes On.
Here
is a list of upcoming activities. “Family” designates activities open to
all ages. Other activities are open to those 14 and older.
Gordon Parks Inspired Beads
Feb. 5: 7-9 p.m., Libbey Court
View powerful photographs by Gordon Parks in the Canaday Gallery, then
create beads influenced by his work.
The Bead Goes On Mardi Gras Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 13: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and repeated at 2-6 p.m.
Use molds to create glass beads in vibrant shapes and colors. ($60 for
Museum members/$75 for nonmembers for each workshop)
Bean Cast Beads
Friday, Feb. 19: 6-9 p.m.
Combine dried beans with melted bronze, then buff to a shine for unique,
Swiss cheese-like patterned beads. ($50 for Museum members/$60 for
nonmembers)
Beginning Glass Beadmaking
Ten Wednesdays beginning Feb. 20: 6-9 p.m.
Get comfortable with a flameworking torch while learning bead designs,
shapes and techniques. ($375 for Museum members/$400 for nonmembers)
Metal Beads Part II
Five Tuesdays beginning Feb. 23: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Fabricate more complex beads from sheet metal and wire. Metal Beads Part I
is a prerequisite. ($105 for Museum members/$120 for nonmembers)
Metal Bead Casting
Five Thursdays beginning Feb. 25: 6:30-9:30 p.m.|
Shape wax into a bead shape to make a mold, and then inject the mold with
liquid bronze. Polish and voila! ($105 for Museum members/$120 for
nonmembers)
Felt Beads
Friday, Feb. 26: 6-9 p.m.
Make unique beads out of wool felt. ($50 for Museum members/$60 for
nonmembers)
Art Hour Studio Sessions
Purchase tickets ($15 members/$25 nonmembers) in person or by phone during
Museum hours starting the Tuesday before each of these sessions. Call
419-254-5771, ext. 7448.
Glass Beads
Fridays at 6, 7 and 8 p.m.
March 12, March 26 and April 23
Mardi Gras Beads
Friday, Feb. 12 at 6, 7 and 8 p.m.
Events are subject to change. Consult the Museum’s online calendar at www.toledomuseum.org for the latest information about activities related to the Bead Goes On community art program.
Admission to the Museum is free. The Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-6 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays.
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While
February weather may not be favorable for most bicyclists, there is no
better way to cure cabin fever and think spring than a visit to the
Bicycle Museum of America. Located in the heart of beautiful, downtown
New Bremen, Ohio, the museum is a wonderful way to shake off the winter
doldrums.
There are few things in life that most of us have in common, regardless of our situation, our life style, and even our age. Bicycles may just be one of those. It is a rite of passage for a child to graduate from a tricycle to a bicycle, and the day you left your training wheels behind was likely one of those celebrated, if not now forgotten, triumphs in your early life.
The Bicycle Museum of America houses a rich source of bicycle history with over 350 examples on display. The size of the museum and location hide what is truly a national treasure. Here you will find everything from the very earliest bicycles to the most modern. Currently, the Bicycle Museum of America is excited to display a 70th anniversary 2008 Schwinn Paramount. This model is decked out with the very best money can buy in accessories and is a real show stopper! Only 16 of these models were made. You will also find a monocycle on display. It was used in the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Visiting the museum is worthwhile on many levels. At a minimum it is a pleasant drive to a quaint town, which offers interesting historical buildings, great restaurants and the Miami-Erie Canal. Once inside the museum you will see over 350 examples, including a bicycle outfitted for the U.S. Army infantry in World War I, some of the earliest bicycles built for two, which sat the riders side-by-side. Fiberglass and wooden bicycles are here and historical racing bicycles, too. The oldest bicycle is from 1816, made in Germany. Many Sting-rays from the 1960s and balloon-tired bicycles from the 1950s fill the historical interior with nostalgia.
For the most serious bicyclist it is a unique look into the history of a beloved hobby and mode of transportation. It can afford the individual, regardless of their age, an opportunity to stroll down memory lane in a way that is not otherwise possible. There are few other places where a grandparent, or even great-grandparent can gain as much from the experience as every other member of the family. Bicycles and memories long forgotten may come back and serve as a springboard for countless new family stories and adventures which may have remained forgotten.
So before the snow melts and spring sunshine lures you out for a ride on your bicycle, plan a visit to the Bicycle Museum of America. Located at 7 West Monroe Street, just off SR 66 in beautiful downtown New Bremen, call (419) 629-2220, ext. 3808 for more information or you can check them out at www.bicyclemuseum.com.
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BARBIE™
The Fashion Experience
Across The State Line
Industry leaders, Mattel and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind 6,500 square-foot exhibit about Barbie® fashion and design. Today, Mattel’s Barbie® doll is a worldwide fashion icon, pop culture princess and a global brand powerhouse that continues to inspire people of all ages in a multitude of different ways. With roots anchored firmly in the fashion world, Barbie® has been the best selling fashion doll for five decades. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the world’s largest children’s museum, a leader in family learning with more than 1 million visitors annually. Museum visitors will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to view artifacts from the Mattel Barbie® Collection as they travel through what is sure to be a blockbuster exhibit. Barbie™: The Fashion Experience is now open at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
“The Children’s Museum couldn’t be more pleased and excited about this exclusive opportunity to work with Mattel to create and debut Barbie™: The Fashion Experience,” said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. “It is a unique opportunity for everyone to learn more about a global icon and to share fond memories of their own Barbie collections.”
“In celebration of Barbie’s 50th anniversary, we are excited to bring Barbie fashion and design to The Children’s Museum,” said Stephanie Cota, Senior Vice President, Barbie Marketing. “For five decades, Barbie has been a symbol of fashion, cultural relevance and aspiration. This one-of-a-kind exhibit allows Barbie fans a way to engage in the brand like never before.”
Barbie® encourages children and adults to design and have fun playing with fashion. Some of the top designers in the world have created fashions for Barbie®. Visitors to the exhibit will have the opportunity to sketch their own fashions for her wardrobe. Young and old alike enjoy seeing styles created especially for the Barbie™ 50th Anniversary Runway Show held during Fashion Week in New York. Top designers Betsey Johnson, Nicole Miller, Rachel Roy and Koi Suwannagate created special styles based on iconic Barbie designs, which will be displayed in the exhibit as inspiration for the new creations young designers will be making.
Barbie® is the quintessential fashionista whose appeal spans across three generations. Mention her name and conversations spark between the young and the young at heart, guys and girls alike. That is the real power of this exhibit, it encourages families to spend time together, share memories and learn about the art of collecting.
Barbie™: The Fashion Experience exhibit areas:
Fashion Studio Lobby: A chic setting will welcome families to the lobby featuring two showcases filled with memorabilia representing 50 years of Barbie®, including dolls designed by top names in the fashion industry such as Bob Mackie, Bill Blass and Kate Spade. Nine vignettes including the 1963–64 Barbie® Fashion Shop, the 1972 Country Camper and the 1998 Deluxe Dream House will spark Barbie® memories.
Barbie® the Fashion Icon: Four haute couture designs from the Barbie™ 50th Anniversary Runway Show will be displayed along with photos of their world-renowned designers: Betsey Johnson, Nicole Miller, Rachel Roy and Koi Suwannagate.
Design Center: In the design center, families and children can design fashions for Barbie® and learn the process of taking an idea from the workroom to the runway.
Share a Barbie® Memory: Barbie spans three generations sparking conversations among grandparents, mothers, sons and daughters. Children and families will be able to share memories, watch Barbie® commercials from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, and view displays of vintage dolls, outfits and playsets.
Backstage with Barbie®: Visitors will learn what happens in the front and back of house at a real runway show through making lighting, photography, and music design decisions.
Runway Show: Young fashionistas will be able to put their knowledge to the test and do the runway jobs they have learned about, or mix and match fashions and star in their own runway show.
The Pink Vault: Inside the beautiful Pink Vault visitors will see some of the rarest, most collectible dolls and artifacts such as the #1 1959 Barbie® doll, the 1961 brown-haired Ken® and the 1969 Talking Julia doll. Fifty years of dolls, clothing and accessories will be on display, along with Andy Warhol’s 1985 Barbie® portrait—one of the most famous items in the vault.
Designers Workshop: one of the joys of personally owning Barbie® dolls has been to create fashions for her that can lovingly be passed down to other family members. In-depth facilitated design experiences are available for families. The ticketed sessions focus on creating fashions using patterns, cutting fabric and building outfits. Vintage Barbie® patterns and clothing made by parents and grandparents will be showcased to encourage sharing and inspire family learning.
For additional information, visit www.barbiemedia.com and www.childrensmuseum.org.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. The 472,900 square-foot facility houses 11 major galleries. Visitors can explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures, the arts, see how dinosaurs lived 65 million years ago in Dinosphere: Now You’re in Their World®, experience Dale Chihuly’s Fireworks of Glass and examine children’s impact in shaping history in The Power of Children: Making a Difference. The Children’s Museum, situated on 19 acres of land in Indianapolis, presents hundreds of programs and activities each year. For more information about The Children’s Museum in English and Spanish, visit www.childrensmuseum.org.
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FAIRYTALES & FROGS
Dress like a princess, prince or frog and head to the Cleveland Zoo for an enchanting new event.
Whether you prefer the slimy or the sparkly, there’s something for everyone at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s new event, Fairytales & Frogs. Taking place in The RainForest on Monday, February 15 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., the day focuses on frogs, but with a twist! Not only will guests learn about the importance of frogs, but they’ll also celebrate the special role these amphibians have played in fairytales and legends throughout history.
All kids under 12 will receive free admission to the Zoo and RainForest that day and everyone is encouraged to dress like a princess, prince or frog. Inside the balmy 80-degree RainForest, guests will have a chance to meet the Zoo’s larger-than-life frog mascots and even a princess or two!
Everyone can get nose-to-nose with frogs during Get-Close Encounters and decipher myth from reality by talking with the Zoo’s frog keepers. Other activities include a frog craft, storytelling and an interactive life-size “Frogger” game that teaches the importance of frogs in our ecosystem and addresses the perils that frogs face in the wild due to pollution, climate change and habitat loss.
In addition, adult residents of Cuyahoga County (with proper identification) will receive reduced admission to The RainForest and free admission to the Zoo, following regular Monday admission rates. Out-of-county residents can also enjoy reduced winter admission to the Zoo and RainForest.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Discounted winter admission through March 31, 2010, is just $7 per person, $5 for kids ages 2 to 11 and free for children under 2 and Zoo members. Parking is free. Located at 3900 Wildlife Way, the Zoo is easily accessible from Interstates 71, 77, 90 and 480.
To learn more, including additional pricing details, visit www.clemetzoo.com or call 216-661-6500.
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Tyson L. Sparks Aerial Photography
Zanesville "Y" Bridge
Did you ever think it possible to cross a bridge and still be on the same side of the river you started?
This peculiar construction may not be the only "Y" bridge in the world, but it is the most recognized.
It is true that other "Y" bridges exist, such as those that look like normal straight bridges only to have some off-shoot that makes it look more like a lower case "y." But the one in Zanesville, Ohio is an unmistakable "Y".
In fact, legendary pilot Amelia Earhart called Zanesville the most recognizable city in the country because of it and said it was a usefulness navigational aid to pilots.
There have been five "Y" bridges constructed or reconstructed in Zanesville since 1814. It has been rebuilt for various reasons ranging from the first one falling into the river to widening it to add lanes. The present-day "Y" bridge was built in 1984.
Today's "Y" Bridge is made up of U.S. Route 40 and Linden Avenue and spans the Muskingum and Licking Rivers.
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WHISTLE BLOWING
by Robert Carpenter
In recent years whistle blowers have gotten a lot of attention. Usually the shrillness forewarns of scandals that make few people happy regardless of which side of the whistle they’re on.
However, there is a company in Columbus where whistle blowing in not only encouraged, it’s their whole purpose of being, and everybody is cheerful because of it.
The American Whistle Corporation makes those warbling whistles that you’re so thrilled to hear when the other team has committed a foul—the kind that policemen use to direct traffic and lifeguards blast as a warning at the pool. It’s the sound that has become synonymous with fair play, social order, and guidance that benefits our daily lives.
As popular as these whistles are, you might think that there are dozens of producers cashing in on the market—but you would be wrong. The American Whistle Corporation is the only manufacturer of metal whistles in the United States, with more than a million coming off the assembly line every year.
It originated in 1956 as Colsoff Manufacturing, and under the present ownership it has prospered since 1987, primarily because they make an exceptionally high quality product.
The truth is that business owners really do not like competition. At the same time, they admit that rivalry is the driving force behind better, less expensive, and more innovational products.
In a field with limited competitors, it is an unusual commitment to business ethics that American Whistle has not lessened quality, inflated prices or outsourced to Bangladesh. This is a small company exemplifying the work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit of our country.
All of their whistles are made of solid brass that can be plated with a number of different finishes including 24K gold. Brass is a rather expensive material, but it has the best tone and resonance quality of any metal, and of course is far superior to plastic or wood. It is the same reason that brass is used for musical instruments. It may require a little polishing once in a while, but it makes these whistles virtually indestructible.
While the trilling sound is commonly equated with virtuous activity, it’s true that one of these devices in the hands of a three-year-old will drive you absolutely nuts in about five minutes—but that’s the whole point. The sound simply cannot be ignored.
It’s the reason the American Whistles are official gear of the Boy Scouts of America, and recommended for hikers, campers or anyone subjected to possible danger. You may lose your voice, but as long as you have a breath, the sound of these whistles can be detected. When you can hear a referee’s signal inside a stadium of fifty thousand roaring fans, that’s a real whistle.
All whistles work basically the same, and the longer the instrument, the lower the note will be. Physicists explain it with a mathematical formula, but in layman’s terms, the air at the closed end “piles up,” or is compressed, and when it escapes through an orifice, it vibrates at a frequency that can be heard.
The so called “pea whistle” was invented by an English referee of soccer games more than a hundred years ago. The little ball inside ricocheting from one surface to another interferes with the airflow and makes the unique quavering note that demands attention. Think about the ringing of your telephone. Without the ball, the simple flat tone could get “lost.”
These whistles seem rather low-tech in today’s world, but production involves some state-of-the art robotics. Mostly however, they are completed with the use of brute force and good old-fashioned hands-on, labor-intensive care—something that American Whistle is proud of.
They encourage the public to go through their manufacturing facility and see how the whistles are made. The tours are personally guided interactive events. A complete review lasts about 45 minutes and is tailored to suit any and all ages. You’ll see how the 30-ton presses shape the components, and are able to stamp precise logos for specific customers. They’ll also show you the plating process and explain the synthetic material they’ve developed to replace the common cork ball. Their man-made substance doesn’t deteriorate, expand or contract. It resists moisture and never gets stuck. It seems like a small thing, but it makes their whistles “never-fail” mechanisms.
One of the questions curiosity never allows to go unasked is: “how do you get that ball inside the whistle?” Of all the fascinating things you’ll discover, that answer is the highlight. It can’t actually be claimed as a secret, because it is revealed—but only to the people who come for the tour.
And as it should be, the best part of the tour is saved for last. Before leaving, everyone is presented with a shiny new “American Classic” whistle—something you can keep for a lifetime.
In our current society, which is inundated with the ever-expanding power of electronic technology, a gadget powered by nothing more than your own breath may seem out of synch. But the next time you dial your cell phone and discover the battery is dead—just stick one of these whistles in your mouth and blow—guaranteed, someone will come running.
The American Whistle Corporation is located at 6540 Huntley Road Columbus, Ohio. Reservations are required. For more information, go to www.americanwhistle.com or call 800-876-2918.
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BIZARRO OHIO
Let's go beyond the comfort of the chair you’re sitting on reading these words. Instead of providing you an interesting story, we hope you take it upon yourself to go on a little adventure and discover the story yourself. Let’s start with a couple of questions and if you’d like to meet me and learn more about my story, I’ll be waiting.
Who Am I? Chief Sitting Bull nicknamed me "Watanya Cicilla." Buffalo Bill made me famous around the world. But I always returned to Ohio, my home.
Where am I? Brock Cemetery in
Darke county. It is up to you to find the cemetery and tombstone. For geocachers,
coordinates are
N: 40° 15.622 and W: 084° 33.645.
Map of area
What you will find: An Ohio icon and American legend with a museum, statue and gravestone all within a 30 minute radius. Nearby Attractions include Bear's Mill, KitchenAid™ Experience and Maid Rite, which is a unique eatery.
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EMIGRATION CAPTURED
The story of emigration from Friuli Venezia Giulia is told in the exhibition “A New Frontier Across the Ocean”, open through March 4, 2010 at the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland’s University Circle.
The emigration of the people of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a region of Northern Italy, is captured not only in the pages of books, but also in many photographs of family archives. These images will be on display in the Norton Gallery. With images collected and catalogued by the digital archives of Multimedial Archive Memoirs of Regional Emigration (AMMER) and edited by Antonio Giusa and Manuela Astore, the exhibition is presented in partnership with The Consulate of Italy in Detroit.
Those who emigrated from Friuli during the late 19th and early 20th centuries were highly sought after artisans skilled in mosaic and terrazzo work, stone-cutting, and masonry. Thus, the immigration experience of the people from Friuli differed from that of the typical emigrant from Southern Italy who often found employment as an unskilled laborer.
This collection of photographs documents the life experiences of this unique group of immigrants who settled in various areas of the United States. It translates the aspirations of a new way of life, the safeguard of cultural models tied to the places of origin, and the acquisition of new languages and customs. They are images of the past, conserved with the pride of those wishing to hand down to future generations a story made of difficult moments, but also of little happy events important for the life of the family, a memory of the noteworthy facts and of the people that deserve to be remembered.
The Western Reserve Historical Society’s University Circle Complex is located at 10825 East Boulevard in Cleveland. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm. For more information, go to www.wrhs.org.