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Concession Obsession: Candy Apples

Candy Apples Today we take a look at a common concession confection: the candy apple. Personally, I always think these things are much more appealing in theory than the actual experience – but some people out there must love them because they are very popular. While many people tend to call apples wrapped or dipped [...]

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Tabletop Jukeboxes

The History of the Jukebox The original source of the word “juke” is uncertain, but the importance of the jukebox to rock and roll history is indisputable. According to history-of-rock.com, ‘jook’ may have once meant ‘dance.’ The first jukebox appeared in 1927 and they gained popularity as entertainment in speakeasies during prohibition. Let the Jukebox [...]

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Celebrate the End of Summer

St. Susanna’s 2010 Family End of Summer Festival The St. Susanna Catholic Church, in Mason Ohio, holds an annual End of Summer Festival featuring the Mason Comet Skipper Jump Rope Team, Magician Tom Bemmes, and the Big Juicy Ham Band – not to mention carnival rides and bingo. The festival is September 10 – 12 [...]

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