A few days before the freak show came to town, news reports began circulating of a strange monkey-like creature that was appearing at night and attacking people. Eyewitness accounts were inconsistent, but the creature was described as about five-feet tall covered in black hair and amazingly human-like. Imagine it's 1908, you're a young child in London, you've survived another flu season and your dad is taking you on a stroll down Piccadilly Street. You make it within a block of Hyde Park and there outside the Pickard Theater stands a monkey in a business suit. At least you think it's a monkey. The sign on the theater marquis advertises Solomon the Monkey Man. This was the nature of the circus in those days. Bearded ladies, strong men, two-headed boys and animal-human hybrids. The attached woodcut depicts an actual poster for a traveling circus/freak show from turn-of-the-century Europe. "Solomon" was supposedly found in the Solomon Islands. I have no idea what his performance consisted of, but if I were a kid in 1908 I would've killed to see him. (woodcuttingfool.blogspot.com)
Monkey Man Woodcut
Loren Kantor, local woodcut artist, carves original woodcut prints of his favorite classic movies and cultural figures. (woodcuttingfool.blogspot.com)
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Mike Szymanski (Editor) June 18, 2013 at 09:54 am
Hey Beth! You may want to consider posting photos in a gallery by using the START BLOGGING button…Read More on the front page for more visibility on the site! thanks!
Mike Szymanski (Editor) June 18, 2013 at 09:57 am
My sister just did a first-time experience...stay tuned to her post of what she did with her friends…Read More going there a few weeks ago...she loved it! Post your thoughts here, or consider clicking the START BLOGGING button on the bottom left of the front page to tell us more and start a conversation!
mzjuniper June 19, 2013 at 07:27 am
I celebrated my husbands birthday here with a bunch of friends. The 6 of us sat around the wheel…Read More learning to spin pottery. It was so much fun! And we got to all try something new together. The teacher is very patient and helpful. It was a truly delightful experience. I highly recommend it.
E.M. Fredric June 16, 2013 at 08:56 pm
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rumradio-org/2013/06/17/rumradio-interview-with-eva-marie-fredric-1
E.M. Fredric June 16, 2013 at 08:56 pm
Thanks Mike, you are always such a positive and supportive friend!
E.M. Fredric June 17, 2013 at 10:00 am
The re-airs tonight and Sunday on the radio but you can listen at the link above any time.
Rich Addams June 15, 2013 at 07:43 am
Who ARE you and what's the number? What kind of informational specialist are you, you leave no…Read More number, no email, and you expect us to care? BLOG something lady! Tells us about it!!!!
Kalil Stimpson June 17, 2013 at 07:32 pm
Dear tbs,
Deon Coles black box is the worst tv show ever. Though it is hosted by a black man, it's…Read More a show based on pointing fun and rude Racist jokes directed toward black people. If there was a white host it would be considered racist but because a black man was appointed to be host , you might have figured we wouldn't be offended but we are and I can't speak for all but I feel like resist jokes aren't ok regardless of who is telling them and I would like tbs to take down this show or atleast change the points in the show !
-signed,
Kalil Stimpson
Miki Henderson June 12, 2013 at 11:29 am
How fun! I can't wait! What a great place to do it, too! Llove the cheeses!
Miki Henderson June 12, 2013 at 11:30 am
This is the last piece of open area along this river, if we're ever going to have it look like a…Read More real river again, we MUST preserve this seciton, which is about a quarter way down! PLease help!! Thank you for your volunteerism, I know you ladies have done so much!