Ohio, Day 2

 Day 2 started with a trip to the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.   I was kind of ambivalent about going.  I don’t remember song lyrics, singer names, blah, blah blah.   I know I like what I hear as I am listening and my brain moves on.    I am so glad we went.  It was awesome.   At one point I was bopping with headphones on listening to Freddy Mercury.  

Anyway, enough of that visual…..We were in line in time for our 10 am timed admission.  The website says 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours for the tour.  The first floor we toured has a changing exhibit and also the history of R & R starting with its roots in church and gospel music.   It. took us almost two hours just for that floor alone!   It was overwhelming to say the least.  

The entrance was lined floor to ceiling with autographs.  

Saturday Night Live was the first exhibit.   I used to think I was really doing something if I stayed up to watch Saturday night live.   These days…..I am watching the inside of my eyelids when it is on the air.  It was really neat to see some of the skits and clothes from the shows.   Justin Timberlake’s leotard from his “All the Single Ladies” skit with Bobby Monihan and Andy Samberg.  Hilarious!  

Kenan Thompson’s jacket from his “What’s Up With That” skits as Diondre Cole

And so much more.  Many pix I took had too much glare and reflection.

After the SNL section, we wandered our way through the music that proceeded “Rock ‘n Roll”.  The gospel singers, the folk singers, Blues, Motown, Country, Memphis and so on.  

So in no particular order and with photos of musicians and bands forgotten.   The sounds, the pictures brought back many memories.  Music, like your sense of smell, can take you back to time long forgotten.    I made sure my kids were introduced to music through school instrument programs because, I cannot carry a tune in a bucket and birds fall from the sky if I do more than mouth the words in church!

Sister Rosetta, hailed one of the founders, from 1948. 

Mahalia Jackson

 

Hank Williams

Piano played by Jerry Lee Lewis showing how he wore the ivory right off the keys.

No introduction needed, just look at the white glove and know.

One of Michael Jackson’s Grammys

One of Lady Gaga’s outfits

Always a Beatles Fan….

From the original Ryman Auditorium Theater, a pew, c. 1895, Nashville.

Fats Domino

And his domino shirt!

No explanation needed.  Thank you, thank you very much.

Patchwork coat worn by Jimi Hendrix

I thought this was touching.   This poster of Rev. Franklin and his daughter, Aretha……

The Supremes, The Temptations, Berry Gordy, The Miracles……

Turquoise guitar, why?   I don’t even know who’s it was but it is my favorite color.  LOL

Harry Styles suit

“THE Blue Suede Shoes!

The final exhibit on the top floor was dedicated to Paul McCartney and Wings.   I can’t help but have the music “Live and Let Die” playing in my head.  

Original writing of  “Uncle Arthur”

And for my s-in-l, John Prine, one of his favorites.

You know me.  I’ve always have to get the scenery in.  A view from the 5th floor of the Hall of Fame out over Lake Erie.  

After the tour, we walked to the waterfront and had a relaxing lunch outdoors.   As you can see by the sky, the weather was beyond gorgeous.   My view was of the Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Looking out over the lake, a wee lighthouse in the distance.

You can’t be on a stitching retreat trip with going to a cross stitch store.   This trip had us visit the Crafty Ewe in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  It was a great store, super well stocked and a variety of charts from the common and popular ones to the not familiar ones.   Lots of models on display which is always a great thing.    I made a few purchases.    Like I need another strawberry…..but you can see I brought two!

Rose, one of the early, if not an original member, opened her house for a Meet and Greet the night before the event started.   So kind and generous of her.   There were about 15 of us that showed up.   To say her needlework in beautiful is an understatement.  Her needlework is museum worthy.   She is not only prolific she is also impeccable with her stitching.  Her gardens were beautiful and welcoming.  I found what would be my stitching spot very quickly.  

Look at this unique way she displayed her  REVERSIBLE piece.  Not the best pic.  It is hanging from the molding in an over-sized doorway so the back and be displayed.  

And to think, I am not even scratching the surface of all the framed pieces and the beautiful cabinet/s of smalls.   Just stunning and absolutely motivating!!!  How wonderful it must be to sit and stitch here and be surrounded by all your beautiful work.

Thanks for traveling along with me……

Next up, the event and drive home