If you looked into the face of a Maori tribesman in 19th-century New Zealand, you could see his entire life story told through his tattoos. The markings show such bits of life as his occupation and family lineage. That snippet of tattoo history is just part of the heritage of tattooing that C.W. “Chuck” Eldridge and his wife, Harriet Cohen, hope to impart through their business. They opened The …
Monthly Archives: December 2007
Art Corporation posts $1,6bn profit
STATIONERY and Paper manufacturer, ART Corporation posted a profit of $1,6 billion for the year ended September 30, 2006 compared to a sheer $127 million during the comparative period last year.
Teen shares love of art with kids
Brittany Kunkel, 17, finds joy in teaching art to children hospitalized at CHOP.
Top business stories of 2007
LANCASTER – The city’s business scene had its share of ups and downs in 2007. Construction on Big Box stores – Wal-Mart, Kohl’s and Menard’s Home Improvement – seemed to come in rapid succession. Smaller strip centers and eateries opened, ushering in the likes of Chipotle, Starbucks and Sonic.
Ex-plumber turns career change into art form
When John Sliney of Wallingford opened his new art studio and gallery six months ago, his friends suggested he put a big sign with his name out by the road to direct people to his business. But that’s not his style.
The art of making money
DEAR DIARY… Our art correspondent ponders a year of astronomical prices and missed ‘opportunities’.
Farley tapped to lead business, industry training at Troy University
DOTHAN – Kathy Farley has joined Troy University as the coordinator of business and industry training at the Continuing Education Center on the Dothan Campus. In her new role, Farley will help meet the educational needs of area businesses and individuals.
Fire destroys Seward business
SEWARD ? An early-morning fire destroyed a major business on Seward?s western outskirts Sunday. Midwest Automotive was reduced to a smoldering ruin by noon as the remnants of about 50 firefighters from Seward and four neighboring communities poured water on hot spots.
Seven Oaks Restoration open for business
Mike Ramponi wants customers old and new to know his business, Seven Oaks Restoration, is open again, after his return from Iraq. He has more than 20 years of experience in restoring furniture and other items, and has had his own business for about 10 years.
Shadowy Nomads, Writ in Warp and Woof
You don?t need to know about the long, glorious history of tapestry to be impressed by the works in the exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.