The Derby Swing Dancing Tapestries
Description: These couples are having a jolly old time swing dancing to the classic beats of the big band in this elegant dance music hall as the wind billows through to bring everyone back to the electrifying 40s era of glamour, elegance, sophistication and fun, fun, fun! Instagram@ Artbydebcamp Facebook@ Art by Deborah Camp
Description: Set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the 1950s and ’60s, Happy Days presented an idealized view of post-war middle-class America, seen largely through the perspective of high school student Ritchie Cunningham and his pal Potsie. The boys fraternized with the crowd at Arnold’s Malt Shop. Although Ritchie was the show’s protagonist, the most indelible character was Arthur Fonzarelli, known as “Fonzie”or simply "The Fonz." His greaser style and love for motorcycles clashed with the show’s cast of wholesome, all-American characters, but under his leather jacket, Fonzie had a heart of gold. The show ran from January 15, 1974 to September 24, 1984 with a total of 255 half-hour episodes spanning eleven seasons.
Description: "Hey, Sue, where can I find you later?" "At Gay Blades, of course!" Located at 52 St. & Broadway in New York City, Gay Blades began life as an ice skating rink by the name of Iceland in 1922. Iceland folded in 1932 and sat empty until it was converted to a roller rink and reopened as Gay Blades in 1941. Yes, the name gets plenty of snickers nowadays, but hey, it was the '40s and everyone was looking to get gay, so it made total sense then :)
