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"What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love. The only thing that matters is community," Scorsone said. However, the Pasadena Fire Department confirmed Tuesday that on the evening of Jan. 22, six fire engines responded to a two-alarm fire at a one-story, west Pasadena home connected to Scorsone. Three residents were displaced and housed at a private residence, and one dog and two cats died at the scene, according to an incident report obtained by The Times. “Grey’s Anatomy” star Caterina Scorsone says she lost four pets in a recent fast-moving house fire that she had to flee with her three children. Crews are making progress against the Caldor fire, which was threatening South Lake Tahoe and nearby communities and is now affecting the quality of Lake Tahoe’s famously blue water. The fire began nearly three weeks ago and has burned about 213,000 acres.

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In the post, Scorsone shared photos of her home before and after the fire, including pictures of her cats and dog. Caterina, who plays Dr. Amelia Shepherd on the ABC drama, added that she decided to share the story to give thanks to those who showed her and her family support amid a difficult experience, including her neighbor, firefighters and investigators. PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- "Grey's Anatomy" actress Caterina Scorsone revealed she and her three children recently survived a harrowing fire that killed her four beloved pets and damaged her Pasadena home.

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Northern California has so far borne the brunt of the 2021 fire season. One of the largest fires in the state’s history, the Dixie fire, has charred more than 860,000 acres. Meanwhile, the Caldor fire has given the Lake Tahoe area a serious scare. She also wanted to say goodbye to her pets "that loved us so well", she said.

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The star, who has appeared as Dr Amelia Shepherd in the medical drama since 2010, shared a statement on social media revealing she had been getting her daughters ready for bed when the fire took hold. In her post, Scorsone shared a pic of her burned home as well as several photos of the pets that were lost in the fire, three cats and one dog. The post also included a shot of Scorsone with her three daughters -- Arwen, 3, Paloma, 6, and Eliza, all of whom were home at the time of the fire. "While getting my kids ready for bed and finishing bath time, smoke began to seep up through the grout around the tub," the caption read. Scorsone shared a series of photos of her three cats and dog "to say goodbye to the animals that loved us so well." "While getting my kids ready for bed and finishing bath time, smoke began to seep up through the grout around the tub," Scorsone said.

"You are truly an incredible human and I am sending all the love I have to you and yours," said Jake Borelli, who plays Dr. Levi Schmitt on the show. Scorsone shares daughters Eliza, 10, Paloma, 6, and Arwen, 3, with her ex-husband Rob Giles. In the comments section of her post, Scorsone's friends and costars expressed their condolences while also praising her strength. The French fire sprang up near Lake Isabella, northeast of Bakersfield, 16 days ago and has burned more than 25,000 acres.

Grey's Anatomy actress Caterina Scorsone has told how she rescued her three children from a fire that destroyed her home and killed the family pets. The 41-year-old actress took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that her four pets died when her house burned down earlier this year. The devastating fire happened back in January, but the actress on Monday came forward to share details about the tragedy that left her with only two minutes to save her three children.

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Scorsone is mother to daughters Eliza, 10, Paloma, six, and Lucky, three, whom she shares with her ex-husband, singer Rob Giles. As a result of the tragedy, Scorsone said, "What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love." Despite the tragic story, Scorsone wrote that "this is not a post about a fire." She also thanked the firefighters, community and friends who helped her in the aftermath. "We are still sitting with that loss, but we are lucky we got to love them at all," she wrote.

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“What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love. In an Instagram post on Monday, the Grey's Anatomy actress opened up about the devastating incident, which took place a few months ago. Though Scorsone, 41, and her family luckily survived, she said the fire ultimately burnt her entire house down and killed all four of her pets.

"What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love," she wrote. "The only thing that matters is community. We would not be here without it, and we are so grateful." Caterina Scorsone has come forward to share details of a devastating fire that destroyed her home and killed four family pets. Scorsone said she had just minutes to get her three children out of the house, and while she's "eternally grateful" they are safe, she's heartbroken over the loss of their three cats and their dog.

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"The reason this family is alive is because of the actions and decisions that Ms. Scorsone made on that cold night. This is a testament to incredible decision making and the motherly instinct taking over." She shared a carousel of photos of the rubble left behind, memories in the home and their pets. Scorsone's "Grey's Anatomy" co-stars shared messages of support in the comments. The actor, who plays Dr. Amelia Shepherd on the show, said in an Instagram post her house burned down a few months ago. Scorsone is mom to three daughters -- Eliza, 10, Pippa, 6, and Lucinda, 3 -- all of whom she shares with her ex-husband, Rob Giles.

She was living in the house with two sons, one of whom is an amputee, family members said. Four family members, including an 87-year-old grandmother, were killed Tuesday morning in a house fire in the Florence-Graham neighborhood of South Los Angeles. As she was finishing bathing her children, the 41-year-old said she saw smoke in the hallway and had just minutes to escape from the house.

The Grey's Anatomy star shared on April 3 that her house had burned down a couple of months ago. Recalling the incident, Caterina shared that she wasted no time getting her three daughters—Eliza, 10, Paloma "Pippa," 6, and Lucky, 3, whom she shares with ex-husband Rob Giles—to safety. "Grey's Anatomy" star Caterina Scorsone revealed in a social media post Monday that she saved her three children from a house fire "a couple of months ago," escaping her burning Southern California residence in about two minutes.

In an emotional Instagram post, Scorsone showed a photo of the devastation, writing, "A couple of months ago my house burned down." "What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love," Scorsone said. "The only thing that matters is community. We would not be here without it and we are so grateful." Scorsone said that while they are "still sitting with" the loss of their beloved pets, the tragedy taught her the importance of community. We are still sitting with that loss, but we are lucky we got to love them at all,” she wrote.

Between Redding, in the state’s interior, and Eureka, on the coast, is the Monument fire, which has charred more than 177,000 acres in 35 days. It began northeast of Chico, was 55% contained by Friday and had been burning for 55 days. Keep up to date on all the fires in the state with the Los Angeles Times’ California wildfires map — which shows fire origins, perimeters, hot spots, evacuation zones and the spread of air pollution. The Times also has reporters covering fires throughout the state. Californians should prepare their homes and families for wildfire and know what to do if ordered to evacuate.

PASADENA, Calif. -- "Grey's Anatomy" actress Caterina Scorsone and her three children recently survived a harrowing Southern California house fire. Jake Borelli, who plays Dr. Levi Schmitt, wrote in the comment section, "You are truly an incredible human and I am sending all the love I have to you and yours." The 41-year-old paired her touching message with a photo of her home's remains after the fire, as well as pictures of their three cats and dog who passed on. "I had about two minutes to get my three kids out of the house, and we escaped with less than shoes on our feet," she wrote. "Within this tragedy, there is a beacon of light. In the most vulnerable time of someone's life, under the most stressful situations, there is a need to make decisions," the fire department said in a press release.

"What an incredible mom inspiration you are.. you are SO loved," Camilla Luddington, who plays Dr. Jo Wilson, wrote. "Grey's Anatomy" actor Caterina Scorsone is speaking out about saving her three children from a devastating house fire that killed her four pets. The actress also revealed that "heartbreakingly" the family's four pets all perished in the fire, saying, "We are still sitting with that loss, but we are lucky we got to love them at all." "A couple months ago my house burned down," she wrote in an Instagram post shared Monday alongside a photo of the aftermath of the fire. The actress often celebrates her children on social media, with her most recent post coming last month on World Down Syndrome Day.

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In an emotional Instagram post, Scorsone showed a photo of the devastation, writing, "A couple of months ago my house burned down." "What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love," Scorsone said. "The only thing that matters is community. We would not be here without it and we are so grateful." Scorsone said that while they are "still sitting with" the loss of their beloved pets, the tragedy taught her the importance of community. We are still sitting with that loss, but we are lucky we got to love them at all,” she wrote.

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“What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love. In an Instagram post on Monday, the Grey's Anatomy actress opened up about the devastating incident, which took place a few months ago. Though Scorsone, 41, and her family luckily survived, she said the fire ultimately burnt her entire house down and killed all four of her pets.

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“While getting my kids ready for bed and finishing bath time, smoke began to seep up through the grout around the tub. When I looked down the hallway a river of thick black smoke had already formed and was filling the house,” she wrote Monday on Instagram. Caterina Scorsone, who plays Dr Amelia Shepherd in the long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy, has shared photos of her cats and dog following the blaze at her home. "We are still sitting with that loss, but we are lucky we got to love them at all." "Thank you to the parents at my kids' school who sent toys and books, my friends at @greysabc and @shondaland who sent clothing and supplies, my sisters who flew in to handle logistics so that I could be with my kids," Scorsone continued.

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The Grey's Anatomy star shared on April 3 that her house had burned down a couple of months ago. Recalling the incident, Caterina shared that she wasted no time getting her three daughters—Eliza, 10, Paloma "Pippa," 6, and Lucky, 3, whom she shares with ex-husband Rob Giles—to safety. "Grey's Anatomy" star Caterina Scorsone revealed in a social media post Monday that she saved her three children from a house fire "a couple of months ago," escaping her burning Southern California residence in about two minutes.

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"You are truly an incredible human and I am sending all the love I have to you and yours," said Jake Borelli, who plays Dr. Levi Schmitt on the show. Scorsone shares daughters Eliza, 10, Paloma, 6, and Arwen, 3, with her ex-husband Rob Giles. In the comments section of her post, Scorsone's friends and costars expressed their condolences while also praising her strength. The French fire sprang up near Lake Isabella, northeast of Bakersfield, 16 days ago and has burned more than 25,000 acres.

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"What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love. The only thing that matters is community," she wrote. "We would not be here without it and we are so grateful. Thank you." Caterina Scorsone is sharing details of a house fire she and her family experienced months ago that took nearly everything, including the actress' pets. Scorsone, who shares her daughters with ex-husband Rob Giles, grew up in Toronto, Canada, but later moved to Southern California. She portrays Dr. Amelia Shepherd on the hit medical drama, which is filmed mostly in Los Angeles.

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Grey's Anatomy actress Caterina Scorsone has told how she rescued her three children from a fire that destroyed her home and killed the family pets. The 41-year-old actress took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that her four pets died when her house burned down earlier this year. The devastating fire happened back in January, but the actress on Monday came forward to share details about the tragedy that left her with only two minutes to save her three children.

She was living in the house with two sons, one of whom is an amputee, family members said. Four family members, including an 87-year-old grandmother, were killed Tuesday morning in a house fire in the Florence-Graham neighborhood of South Los Angeles. As she was finishing bathing her children, the 41-year-old said she saw smoke in the hallway and had just minutes to escape from the house.

The star, who has appeared as Dr Amelia Shepherd in the medical drama since 2010, shared a statement on social media revealing she had been getting her daughters ready for bed when the fire took hold. In her post, Scorsone shared a pic of her burned home as well as several photos of the pets that were lost in the fire, three cats and one dog. The post also included a shot of Scorsone with her three daughters -- Arwen, 3, Paloma, 6, and Eliza, all of whom were home at the time of the fire. "While getting my kids ready for bed and finishing bath time, smoke began to seep up through the grout around the tub," the caption read. Scorsone shared a series of photos of her three cats and dog "to say goodbye to the animals that loved us so well." "While getting my kids ready for bed and finishing bath time, smoke began to seep up through the grout around the tub," Scorsone said.

"The reason this family is alive is because of the actions and decisions that Ms. Scorsone made on that cold night. This is a testament to incredible decision making and the motherly instinct taking over." She shared a carousel of photos of the rubble left behind, memories in the home and their pets. Scorsone's "Grey's Anatomy" co-stars shared messages of support in the comments. The actor, who plays Dr. Amelia Shepherd on the show, said in an Instagram post her house burned down a few months ago. Scorsone is mom to three daughters -- Eliza, 10, Pippa, 6, and Lucinda, 3 -- all of whom she shares with her ex-husband, Rob Giles.

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"What an incredible mom inspiration you are.. you are SO loved," Camilla Luddington, who plays Dr. Jo Wilson, wrote. "Grey's Anatomy" actor Caterina Scorsone is speaking out about saving her three children from a devastating house fire that killed her four pets. The actress also revealed that "heartbreakingly" the family's four pets all perished in the fire, saying, "We are still sitting with that loss, but we are lucky we got to love them at all." "A couple months ago my house burned down," she wrote in an Instagram post shared Monday alongside a photo of the aftermath of the fire. The actress often celebrates her children on social media, with her most recent post coming last month on World Down Syndrome Day.

Scorsone is mother to daughters Eliza, 10, Paloma, six, and Lucky, three, whom she shares with her ex-husband, singer Rob Giles. As a result of the tragedy, Scorsone said, "What we learned is that the only thing that matters are the people (and beings) that you love." Despite the tragic story, Scorsone wrote that "this is not a post about a fire." She also thanked the firefighters, community and friends who helped her in the aftermath. "We are still sitting with that loss, but we are lucky we got to love them at all," she wrote.

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You can open it from any angle with its keyless electronic lock (but it still comes with a backup key for emergencies). We also like that it has a shelf inside to keep your valuables organized. The SentrySafe SFW123GDC is a heavy-duty, tough-as-nails security safe.

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Before destroying the safe in the fire test, I used it to protect my valuables for about a year. Since we put this safe through the fire test, we couldn't test how easy it was to break into, but from personal experience, the locking mechanism feels flimsy. Officers arrested multiple people, including at least one professor, according to local media reports. Your safety and the safety of your family and friends is the top priority.

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While it's somewhat cumbersome to carry, a motivated burglar could easily remove the safe from your home. I kept the safe hidden in an air fryer box in a hard-to-access spot in my basement to keep it inconspicuous. The safe isn't waterproof or fireproof, so you might want to keep your contents in fireproof document bags.

A fireproof safe is ideal for storing documents like passports, wills, birth certificates, and even family keepsakes like baby books or heirlooms. Knowing cash and jewelry won’t be damaged by smoke or destroyed by flames can be a comfort also. Electronic keypadThanks to its PIN authentication, an electronic keypad keeps your valuables secure and easy for you (or other authorized users) to access. Be sure to check for a low battery alert or backup key if you opt for a safe that requires a power source. If you can, create a designated space for your safe inside of a wall or underneath the floor. If that’s not an option, you can keep your safe hidden in a closet or behind a large piece of furniture, such as a couch.

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It’s designed to withstand up to an hour in scorching hot fire (up to 1700℉), survive falls up to 15 feet, and withstand close to a foot of water. Kevin Hall, a safe technician in New York City, said home safes are beneficial because they keep people honest. "If you keep things out of sight and out of the way, then people's hands are not on them," he said. "Secondly, your valuables, documents, birth certificates, and important papers are out of view." Hall and Dean both mentioned that keeping important items in a safe will help you remember where those items are.

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It scans and then reads your fingerprint, and it opens only if the print matches one within the fingerprint memory. Some safes hold multiple prints for multiple users, so be sure the safe you chose suits the number of people using it. A wall safe might be right for you if you have a small floor plan and can make modifications to your home.

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The condition of a Frozen Charlotte doll plays a crucial role in determining its value. Collectors prefer dolls that are in excellent condition with minimal damage, such as chips, cracks, or paint loss. Or course, given that they are largely excavated finds, many are just torsos, or heads, or even just limbs. If you’re buying one or two, or perhaps just a head, the price is achievable. But if you want to create a collection, be prepared to spend $100 at a minimum.

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For those among us with this fear towards porcelain dolls, the Frozen Charlotte may be the most unsettling of all. A Frozen Charlotte is a petite porcelain baby, standing anywhere from 1″ to 18″ tall. These dolls are usually made from unglazed porcelain, bisque, or China. They have a matte, ivory-colored finish, which sets them apart from glossy porcelain dolls.

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One indeed finds many occurrences of the phrase “Frozen Charlotte” in 19th-century newspapers, magazines, and books, but these invariably refer to the dessert (and sometimes to the ballad) and not to a doll. An origin-story for the dessert based on “A Corpse Going to a Ball” is simply unnecessary. The Frozen Charlotte doll is made in the form of a standing, naked figure molded as a solid piece. The dolls are also sometimes described as pillar dolls, solid chinas, or bathing babies.

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Her father liked to see her dressed, Just like some city belle; She was the only child he had, He loved his daughter well. Her hair was black as raven’s wings, Her skin was lily fair, And her teeth were like the pearls of white, None with her could compare. Read how “Frozen Charlotte” dolls were not called by that name until the mid-20th century in The True Story of Frozen Charlotte Dolls. Frozen Charlotte dolls were an affordable luxury for 19th-century Americans. In 1886, Americans could buy a dozen of the larger, 4-inch dolls for just 39 cents. By ignoring her mother and prioritizing fashion over her health, Charlotte caused her own end.

Frozen Charlotte dolls were popular in the latter half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Mostly manufactured in Germany, they were produced in a variety of sizes ranging from less than an inch tall to over a foot and a half long. The size of the doll is often a good indicator as to its intended purpose.

Frozen Charlotte Dolls: Tiny Treasures of History

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Larger examples were often used in the manner of a traditional doll, as a plaything. Some were even designed to be brought into the bath with a child as they could float on their backs and would not be damaged by water. Smaller sizes were commonly inserted into cakes or puddings as charms, in much the same fashion as a Mardi Gras king cake which traditionally has a baby figurine hidden inside; to find it afforded the discoverer promises of future prosperity. Although we have evidence that 19th-century Americans (and others) sometimes placed penny dolls (and other items) into cakes, there’s no evidence that they ever considered these objects as symbols of frozen women. Many people find porcelain dolls, in particular, to be eerie or creepy. Despite their treasured status amongst doll collectors, the stiff but uncannily human features of these dolls are often likened to corpses.

Antique Q&A: Frozen Charlotte Dolls

During the course of the internship, the intern will take a leading role in the cataloging, sorting and storing of research files and creating user guides for these collections. Center staff will instruct the intern on archival procedures, computer cataloging, storage requirements, and preventative conservation. Nothing is more charming and delightful to collect than those little dolls that were mass-produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. For an accurate and professional assessment of a Frozen Charlotte doll’s value, consider consulting with antique doll experts or appraisers who specialize in this niche.

And in order to understand how the doll was so dubbed, you have to know something about the doll and legend on which its name is based. Frozen Charlotte dolls were popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Smaller versions of the dolls were also known as penny dolls because they were often sold for a cent. These dolls were called badekinder or “bathing dolls,” because they could be completely submerged in water and given a bath.

Creepy porcelain dolls named Frozen Charlotte were sold in tiny caskets and baked into cakes

Design vignettes with a Victorian flair, placing Frozen Charlotte dolls alongside other nostalgic items like vintage books, keys, or shoe forms. Create captivating displays in a curio cabinet or glass display case, protecting the dolls while providing a charming and visually captivating arrangement. Transform Frozen Charlotte dolls into unique pieces of jewelry or accessories.

Their popularity soared in Britain and America, where they were baked into cake as a nice (or not so nice, depending on your tolerance for creepy little porcelain girls) surprise for kids. The song was itself based on a poem by American writer Seba Smith, who first published the poem in a Maine newspaper in 1843. His poem was in turn inspired by an account published in a New York newspaper in 1840 detailing just such an incident. The doll's coloration is sometimes believed to be a reflection of the young lady's frosty demise. All mentions of these dolls from the time period call them “penny dolls,” not “Frozen Charlottes.” So when did the name we use today actually become connected to these little porcelain dolls?

The smallest dolls were sometimes used as charms in Christmas puddings. Occasionally, versions are seen with a glazed china front and an unglazed stoneware back. This enabled the doll to float on its back when placed in a bath.

Not long after this complaining she said that she felt perfectly comfortably, was now quite warm, and that there was no necessity of delay on her account. They reached, at length, the house where the company were gathering; the young man leaped from the sleigh, and extended his hand to assist her, but she answered not; she was dead – stone dead – frozen stiff – a corpse on the way to the ball. These inexpensive fixed-joint dolls, generally known in the 19th century as “penny dolls” and now commonly known as “Frozen Charlottes,” acquired the legend-based name long after the 19th century had ended.

The Best Home Safes of 2024

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• Amazon Basics Fire Resistant Security Safe with Programmable Electronic Keypad
• Biometric
• Backup Key
• How we reviewed the best home safes
• Sanctuary Diamond Safe Fireproof Waterproof Safe

For reliable fire protection and water resistance, look for an ETL-verified home safe. This roomy biometric safe keeps intruders out with heavy-duty locking bolts and a pry-resistant design. To keep valuables organized and protected inside, it has three adjustable shelves, built-in LED lighting, and a soft, fully carpeted interior. This small biometric safe measures 10 inches high by 14 inches wide by 10 inches deep. Inside, it has an adjustable shelf, an interior LED light, and carpet to protect contents from scratches or other damage. Home safes keep your valuables safe from individual dangers like theft, fire, or water, but not every model safeguards against all of these threats.

Amazon Basics Fire Resistant Security Safe with Programmable Electronic Keypad

While you might anticipate this compact file folder is easy to transport at 39 pounds, customers report the weight and absence of easy-carry handles makes it difficult to lift easily. To prevent the lock from seizing, you’ll have to disassemble it, clean it, and lubricate it. Your local safe technician or locksmith can tell you more about the service costs and specifics. When safe shopping, consider your goal—do you want to hide heirlooms or important documents? Take precautions as you would with any expensive product—don’t advertise or compromise the safe’s location. Hall recommended having a box over your safe or disguising it as a bookshelf.

Biometric

SentrySafe’s document safe is essentially a waterproof, fireproof file cabinet. It can accommodate up to 40 hanging files, making documents easy to access and store. This document safe also sports an in-lid organizer with elastic strap for smaller valuables. If you do an internet search for “home safe,'' the results can be overwhelming.

Backup Key

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. If Chit Lin Ko were to ever pick up arms, it wouldn’t be for the Tatmadaw. “If I didn’t have any family, I would go and fight with the revolutionary groups,” he said. Thailand’s border town Mae Sot, which sits across the Moei river from Myawaddy, has long been accustomed to receiving thousands of people from Myanmar, with many fleeing the war.

Using a safe is an easy, affordable way to keep your most-prized items safe and secure. The top home safes are made of heavy steel, a half-inch-thick door, and quarter-inch walls. Keeping jewelry tucked away in a home safe adds an extra layer of security. Fireproof home safes are perfect for those who need to keep important documents like birth certificates, passports, and more safe in case of a fire. “Usually, the coolest place in your home during a fire will be an outside corner of the basement. In case of a collapsing floor, the corner will provide the best protection from being crushed as the house falls down around it,” he says.

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If you're looking for a fireproof safe, the SentrySafe HD4100 Box kept valuables and documents intact in both our fireproof and waterproof tests. Deter theft and enjoy protection from both fire and water with this highly rated, reasonably priced fireproof and waterproof home safe. Sturdy steel, four live-locking bolts, a pry-resistant hinge bar, and bolt-down hardware keep valuables and important documents safe and secure.

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Although the safe is certified for protection against fire for up to one hour at 1,700 °F, the guarantee will cover a replacement if necessary. When it comes to this safe, we appreciate the small details that make it user-friendly. For example, an illuminated digital keypad makes it easy for you to open it, even in the dark. Meanwhile, an internal light helps you to locate your valuables with ease. Despite its substantial nature, the safe is just under 34 pounds, so one person could still easily lift it.

We found entering the passcode provided faster access than the fingerprint scan. However, the biometric optical sensor is easier to see in the dark since it lights up. When you're looking to protect your valuables and other irreplaceable items from the elements and theft, a high-quality home safe is a must. Israel and its supporters have branded the university protests antisemitic, while Israel’s critics say it uses those allegations to silence opposition. The ensuing police crackdowns echoed actions decades ago against a much larger protest movement protesting the Vietnam War. A large crowd of students, alumni and neighbors gathered on campus steps outside the barricaded area of tents, sitting as they listened and applauded various speakers and joined in pro-Palestinian chants.

The electronic fingerprint keypad is the best part, so you can quickly access your things in an emergency, and the external battery box makes it easy to replace the batteries. The SentrySafe HD4100 Fireproof Safe was the only safe to pass our water and fire tests. The safe is ETL verified to stay waterproof when submerged in water for up to 72 hours. It's UL classified as fireproof when exposed to temperatures up to 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit for half an hour. We threw the safe in a fire for about 25 minutes, and the paper and digital media we put inside were unharmed.

The SentrySafe 1200 provides protection and portability for your valuables. It’s the perfect size for bank deposits or important documents that need to travel with you. Regardless of what you’re storing in your safe, you should keep your safe locked at all times.

The size and amount of your valuables will determine how big your safe should be. Larger items like binders, weapons, or laptops will need more room than documents, jewelry, or thumb drives. Gun safes, such as biometric gun safes, are more secure than simply keeping a weapon on your nightstand. These safes ensure that your gun won’t end up in the wrong hands, and they open quickly should you need your weapon. These safes secure to the floor for enhanced defense against thieves. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit in tight, hidden spaces.

Just How Rich Were the McCallisters in Home Alone? The New York Times

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• Where is the McCallister house in Home Alone?
• The house was a perfect fit for the McCallister family
• How Much Damage Did Kevin McCallister Do to His House?
• Rob McCallister's Brownstone house
• Where Was Home Alone Filmed?
• McCallister house

Kevin’s treehouse was also specifically built for the film and ended up being taken down after filming wrapped. Situated on the North Shore of Chicago, the neighborhood boasts suburban charm that practically begs to be made into a Christmas movie. The home itself was built in 1920 in the Georgian colonial style—perfectly symmetrical. According to Zillow, the home now boasts 5,398 square feet, 10 bedrooms, and 5 baths. While Hollywood productions and TV series alike tend to use existing homes only for exterior shots (with interior scenes normally being shot on soundstages), quite a few scenes of the holiday flick were actually filmed on location. Despite debuting in November 1990, interest in the Home Alone house remains enduring.

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Where is the McCallister house in Home Alone?

All with a little help from old man Marley and his wicked brother Buzz’s pet tarantula, of course. If you’ve ever revisited the Home Alone films for a dose of nostalgia, you probably asked yourself at some point “how much is the Home Alone house worth? ” Well, after an extensive redecoration, the original owners of the property put up the Mcalister house for sale in May 2011.

The house was a perfect fit for the McCallister family

Gone are the days of green and red wallpaper and red carpeting on the stairs in the foyer – now replaced with modern grey paint and blue & white carpeting. The kitchen has also undergone some extensive work, now featuring elegant white shaker cabinets, green tile backsplash, and a small breakfast bar. The tacky wallpaper in the master suite has been replaced with a chic grey & white striped print. Additionally, the once hardwood floors are now decked out in white carpeting. The dining room, which featured red walls in the film, is now adorned in a warm cream color painted with vines and pear trees.

How Much Damage Did Kevin McCallister Do to His House?

This is a modern, recent photo of the house used in "Home Alone," but the photo was posted online in 2020. Amanda Holpuch watched “Home Alone” for the first time while reporting this story. Morning show This Morning interviewed an American woman who grew up in the real Home Alone house.

Rob McCallister's Brownstone house

The Times points out that Peter's brother is the one who footed the bill to fly the whole gang to Paris, with the adults all sitting in first class. It's also mentioned that he has a pied-a-terre in the city with views of the Eiffel Tower that would presumably be large enough to house everyone. But the immediate McCallister family aren't the wealthiest characters in the movie. The Times' investigation also digs into how the McCallisters' may have afforded the impressive spread and their spoiled Christmas vacation, including hypothesizing about the parents' undisclosed jobs. Ogling the McCallister family's classic brick home is a traditional part of any Home Alone viewing.

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In the middle of 2022, a similar house would cost about $2.4 million, based on the Zillow estimate for the “Home Alone” house. A home of that value would be affordable to a household with income of $730,000, which would be in the top 1% of Chicago-area households, the economists said. In 1990, the house was affordable only for the top 1% of Chicago household incomes, and that would still be the case today, according to economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. In the second film, it is revealed to be still under the ownership of Rob and Georgette, but is undergoing renovations. Peter (John Heard) and Kate McCallister (Catherine O’Hara) would’ve been earning at least $305,000 annually in 1990 (or about $665,000 in 2022) to afford the house, which is located on the North shore of Chicago. No wonder thieves Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern) specifically target the McCallister home as the one to rob in the film.

Financial experts revealed that in 1990, affording the McCallister family home would have been feasible only for the top 1% of Chicago households, with an income around $305,000 (equivalent to $665,000 in 2022). Andersen could realize her dream for one night; in one of its regular stunts, Airbnb has listed the “Home Alone” house for a brief rental. But for 11-year-old Noah Irizarry, who lives in Old Man Marley’s house, it’s more than that. She bought Kevin’s hat for her son and had him push a grocery cart at the Grand Food Center in Winnetka where Kevin buys the milk, eggs and fabric softener (a list she rattles off by heart).

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In a successful attempt to save his house from robbery, Kevin created an elaborate web of misery-inflicting booby traps for Harry and Marv to encounter. Home Alone opens with a gorgeous look at a holiday-adorned suburban Chicago neighborhood, landing on the McCallister family’s home. The sprawling house was stunning by 1990 standards – the year the first film came out – and still stands today in one of the Windy City’s most affluent areas, Winnetka. In a delightful throwback, Laura Abendshien, a former resident whose family’s home served as the filming location, reminisced during an interview with the U.K. She shared amusing anecdotes about Macaulay Culkin, who played Kevin, using her room for study sessions with his tutor while his brother Keiran hung out during filming breaks.

My decor and wall-covering choices for Home Alone changed the color palette of the nation for the upcoming decade,” Cauley tells AD. According to an article by House Beautiful, the most popular paint colors ahead of the film were subtle mauve, denim blue, light turquoise, and barely-there pink. And after the film’s release, in 1991, Benjamin Moore’s most popular color was Arroyo Red, a deep reddish-brown color. It seems as though it wasn’t only the holiday spirit that rubbed off on fans. “To me, with respect, fans who argue about the parents’ income, or house cost, should, instead, simply enjoy the movie,” she said. Eve Cauley, the set decorator for “Home Alone,” was responsible for decor such as the furniture and wallpaper inside of the McCallister home, which was filmed on built sets in a local high school.

In 2012, the real-life McCallister home in Winnetka, Illinois sold for $1.585 million, a relative bargain compared to its original listing price of $2.4 million. Now, the property’s value is estimated to be over $2,000,000, but it hasn’t been listed for sale since 2012. Just looking at the photos takes us back to the oh-so-familiar house of the McCallisters, filled with its red and green furnishings, charm, character, and over-the-top Christmas decorations. Nevertheless, the owners made sure to redecorate before listing the house on Airbnb, painstakingly recreating many of the original details and the signature interior style. And while only four lucky fans got to enjoy the memorable stay, the house’s brief stint on Airbnb gave us a peek inside — and a good idea of how the iconic property has changed over the years. The McCallister house became a character in its own right, with its picture-perfect exterior and festive décor now being synonymous with holiday cheer.

2021 also marked a reboot for the film, though the new version, “Home Sweet Home Alone,” was filmed in Montreal. For an exterior shot, Home Alone 4 uses a different house than the first two films. It is far smaller compared to the one from the first two movies, and is also missing the front drive.

According to "Home Alone" director Chris Columbus, it was no surprise that the house became such an iconic image. In an interview with Parade, he explained that John Hughes, who wrote "Home Alone" (and many other movies set in the Chicagoland area), called the house "perfect" upon seeing a photo. It's a local tourist attraction, complete with a listing on Atlas Obscura, a website dedicated to unusual travel destinations. The house is located at 671 Lincoln Ave., in Winnetka, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. It is still a private home, however, so visitors must remember to be respectful of the block's residents.

Laura Abendshien recounted her experience living in the suburban Chicago home at 6 years old while the movie was filming. "We stayed in the house pretty much the entire period, which was about four or five months," she said. "In order to avoid appearing onscreen, we would have to crawl around the window line from room to room."

News of a new Home Alone movie intrigued fans all over the world, who were all left wondering whether the remake could live up to the original. He said that a common mark of a Hughes film is dramatic tension fueled by conflict between young people and adults, which almost always resolves in favor of the younger person. A commonly cited data point on the family’s wealth is their Christmas trip to Paris. In fact, Winnetka isn’t just one of Chicago’s wealthy hot spots, but is one of the most expensive places to call home in the United States, according to a holiday-timed investigation by The New York Times. Only members of the top 1 percent could call 671 Lincoln Avenue home, and according to experts at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the same standard applies today. In 2023, Kevin’s house is now estimated to be worth almost 371% more, coming in at a whopping $2.3 million (£1.8m).

The Real-Life Home Alone House: Then and Now

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• “The Power of the Dog” ranch was purposefully built for the movie
• More homes from movies
• Decades later, ‘Home Alone’ fans are still casing the iconic house
• The home, located in the Chicago suburbs, is still a popular tourist destination.
• How much was the Home Alone house worth in 1990?
• Real-life Stranger Things houses & how much they’re worth

“Filming in an empty high school meant we were in close proximity to his family,” explains Cauley. “He could visit the sets easily or stop in and see filming, and then go home and write.” Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Uncle Buck were also filmed in Chicago. But the fun and games soon come to an end when Kevin is faced by the wet bandits—two bumbling burglars who have their sights set on robbing the McCallister home. Villains Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern) soon realize the house isn’t vacant like they first thought, and an endless game of cat and mouse ensues, with Kevin setting intricate booby traps to protect himself and his family home.

“The Power of the Dog” ranch was purposefully built for the movie

The silver tuna, or its exterior anyway, is a real-world house at 671 Lincoln Avenue in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the United States, according to Realtor.com. “When we were little we all dreamed of these really pretty suburban American houses, and I think a lot of that came from films like this one,” said visitor Marie Schulte-Bockum, who grew up in Europe. Even the parts that were supposed to be set in the Paris Orly Airport were actually filmed at O’Hare International Airport. The interior of the plane was a set built on a basketball court at the local high school. In fact, the scene where Kevin McCallister is trekking through the flooded basement is actually the school’s swimming pool. The kitchen, along with the main staircase, basement, attic, and most of the first-floor landing, were filmed on location in the actual house.

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The tree house in the backyard was specifically built for the first film and dismantled after filming ended. A real family lives there today, and there’s a small fence that keeps out brazen fans. The circular driveway is gone now — a landscaping detail nearly every visitor is quick to point out — depriving fans a look at the place where Kevin was left out of a family head count before the airport.

Decades later, ‘Home Alone’ fans are still casing the iconic house

“Home Alone” never reveals what Kevin’s parents do for a living, although it’s long been assumed that mother Kate worked as a fashion designer given the home has mannequins in it. The iconic “Home Alone” house is a fully functional residence to this day. Situated at 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois, the neighborhood is known for being one of the priciest in the country, as stated by the New York Times. Zillow lists the property as having 10 bedrooms, six bathrooms, and covering an impressive 5,398 square feet.

The home, located in the Chicago suburbs, is still a popular tourist destination.

While it’s never clearly stated what Kevin’s parents do for a living in the film, there was a plethora of mannequins laying around the house – cleverly used by Kevin to thwart off Harry and Marv. With that information, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility that Kevin’s mom, Kate, worked in fashion. Remarkably, the video gained incredible traction, amassing a whopping 14.4 million views and counting.

Can You Visit the House From Home Alone Today?

Despite its fictional provenance, many of the tourists who peer over the short, wrought-iron gate earnestly gush about the house’s historical significance. The Chicago-area home located about 30 minutes north of the city has become a staple for tourists, especially around the holidays. Tax records show that the Winnetka, IL house is indeed owner-occupied, but we haven’t managed to find any information about the residents of the iconic movie house. Even without making an appearance in a massively successful movie, a suburban five-bedroom home in the Chicago metro area doesn’t come cheap. Think booby traps, a candlelit dinner of microwavable macaroni and cheese, Kevin’s dad’s aftershave, 90s junk food, “Chicago’s finest pizza” and more, NBC Chicago reports. To offer the complete experience, the actor who played Kevin McCallister’s older brother, Buzz, would be the one welcoming guests, who would also be greeted with Christmas decorations, and some true Home Alone classics.

Locations in the house

While the home was used for outside shots, the interior scenes were filmed on a set in a gym at an abandoned high school. And around Christmas time every year, various posts circulate the internet discussing the movie, asking questions about the McCallister family's wealth, and oftentimes, the real-world house. While a large portion of the movie was filmed on a soundstage, shots of the home’s interior can still be found in the film.

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She also laid out holiday wrapping paper in the primary bedroom, as if Kevin’s parents, Kate and Peter McCallister, were wrapping Christmas gifts but didn’t have time to clean it up. It’s these little details that all come together to create the thoughtful, curated set fit for this celebrated holiday movie. 671 Lincoln Avenue instantly became a destination for fans of the movie, with hoards of tourists flocking to the home hoping for a little taste of movie magic. But it wasn’t the McCallisters that had to put up with the newfound attention—it was the Abendshien family, who owned the home. “We would have not believed back then that there would be sightseers coming to look at that house for years afterward,” John Abendshien said in an interview with Vanity Fair. “It’s the kind of house, if you were a kid, it would be fun to be left home alone.” Columbus then took photos of home’s exterior, sent them to Hughes for approval, and the rest is history.

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Her neighbors inside the famous house didn’t like people peering into their windows, she said, which is why they built a fence. A couple named John and Cynthia Abendshien owned the home when filming began in 1990, but they sold in 2011 for a reported $1.585 million. The stately, symmetrical house is one of the most iconic movie residences in American pop culture.

To pass down the legacy to the new generation, Disney released a remake of the holiday classic, Home Sweet Home Alone starring Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, and Archie Yates, which you can now stream on Disney+. Cauley had about six weeks to bring the McCallister family home to life. “I love selecting and finding decor that builds a character, or when collaged together, supports a story visually,” she says. The only way to describe the interior of the Home Alone house is to compare it to a Norman Rockwell painting, which is precisely the aesthetic Cauley was going for. “I thought about what look would best represent Americana, and of course, Norman Rockwell came to mind,” Cauley says.

Last sold in 2012 for $1.585 million, the Home Alone house is now worth north of $2 million — with real estate websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin estimating its worth at around $2,300,000. Briefly listed on Airbnb in early December, the suburban Chicago home of the McCallisters offered a one-night stay to die-hard fans, accommodating up to 4 people for a mere $25/night (plus taxes). For the first time in over 30 years, the Home Alone house opened up to the public in 2021. For a very limited time, people could book a short stay at the iconic holiday house. The remaining scenes filmed in the McCallister house were recreated or duplicated on a soundstage built in the gymnasium of the former campus of New Trier Township High School. The iconic suburban home also has a large kitchen, a detached double garage, and a greenhouse.

This moment from the film became a meme before most people even had access to the internet.

These days, a quick search in Google Maps will lead you straight to the house, making a trip to 671 Lincoln Ave accessible and easy. Dawn Silvers, an Illinois resident and lover of the movie, visited the Home Alone house this Thanksgiving. Silvers and her youngest child originally made the drive to Chicago for a concert, and then decided to tack on a visit to Winnetka.

Like Rockwell, Cauley used saturated greens, reds, and golds to stand out against the white fluffy snow. “I thought of it like a flip-book, where use of color orchestrated throughout would give the film a warm feeling,” says Cauley. In the film, Kevin sets elaborate traps in order to catch the burglars attempting to break into his home. Following the release of Home Sweet Home Alone in 2021 (the sixth sequel to the original), Airbnb reopened the doors to the home. While the Airbnb experience is no longer on the table, you can stream the original Home Alone, Home Alone 2, and the rest of the sequels on Disney+. According to an article written in 2015 for the Chicago Sun-Times, writer Richard Roeper stopped by the house in the winter of 1991 and reported that 400 vehicles had lined up outside 671 Lincoln Ave on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

10 Day Forecast on WCNC in Charlotte, North Carolina

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• Weekend severe weather outbreak threatens central U.S.
• What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election
• Wednesday evening's forecast with Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens
• Warm Pattern, Next Good Chance of Rain is Friday

By Sunday, the potential for locally severe or briefly severe thunderstorms will extend for more than 1,000 miles from near the Wisconsin/Illinois border southward to central Texas. Sunday's main threats will be briefly damaging wind gusts, hail and flash flooding. However, a few tornadoes along the zone cannot be ruled out. The last gasp of severe weather with the first storm will pivot into Ontario, Canada, on Saturday with locally severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail and brief flooding downpours from Iowa to Wisconsin and the northern parts of Michigan and Illinois. Beyond Sunday, the main outbreak of severe weather will have ended.

Weekend severe weather outbreak threatens central U.S.

Over the past week, this concern has been reiterated on the company's media platforms, network and app. (WBTV) - One more completely dry day is ahead before rain and storms move in Friday night into the weekend. From there, the storms will press eastward across these states during the overnight hours on Thursday. "One storm will pivot northeastward from the southern Plains to the Upper Midwest into Friday," Rayno explained, "The second storm will swing out from the southern Plains to the Midwest this weekend." The metro areas of Omaha, Nebraska Kansas City, Mo., and Des Moines, Iowa, are close to the high-risk area that includes tornadoes on Friday. In addition to the threats to lives and personal property, power outages will occur and could be lengthy in some areas, depending on the scope of damage to infrastructure.

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At this point in the night or early morning, the storms are likely to be moving as a solid line or broken line with high winds as the main threat. We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good. The threat of severe weather returning to a portion of Tornado Alley that makes up much of the Great Plains after a lull over the past few years was brought to attention by AccuWeather's long-range team months ago during the spring outlook.

Wednesday evening's forecast with Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens

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However, energy from the second storm system will come into play over the southern and central Plains on Saturday. Along with that will come the likelihood of storms with large hail, damaging wind gusts, tornadoes and flash flooding from north-central Texas to northern and western Missouri and southeastern Nebraska. A multiple-day severe weather outbreak packing powerful wind gusts, tornadoes, large hail and flash flooding will pose a significant risk to lives and property in the middle of the United States into Sunday, AccuWeather meteorologists continue to warn. On Friday, the main threat of severe weather, including tornadoes, high winds, hail and flash flooding, will focus on the central Plains, AccuWeather senior storm warning meteorologist Eddie Walker said. The likelihood of violent storms capable of causing injury and property damage will extend into the nighttime hours each night into the weekend, adding to the danger.

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Charlotte weather forecast: Isolated storms — and the warmest day of 2023 so far.

Posted: Mon, 08 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT [source]

The Ozark Mountains are in the middle of the flash flood threat zone, where many people may be camping near small streams or secondary roads prone to high water. While the biggest days for tornadoes will be Friday and Saturday, including the evening hours, any severe thunderstorm can produce a brief tornado from Thursday to Sunday evening. The severe thunderstorms will likely roll through the metro areas of Oklahoma City and Wichita, Kan., during the middle of the night before reaching Dallas; Topeka, Kan.; and Grand Island, Neb., around or before daybreak on Friday.

Some areas will be at risk for severe weather for two or three days in a row. Along with the risk of violent thunderstorms and highly localized flash flooding in the coming days, torrential rain will likely trigger flash flooding on a more regional basis. Locally severe storms will extend as far to the south as northeastern Texas and northwestern Louisiana and as far to the north as southeastern South Dakota and southern Minnesota into Friday night. "Along with the likelihood of multiple tornadoes, there is the potential for a couple of strong, long-track tornadoes in parts of central and southern Iowa and northern Missouri on Friday," Walker stated. That zone extends from southern Arkansas, northward to southeastern Iowa, as far to the west as central Kansas and Oklahoma, and as far to the east as parts of Illinois.

But there can be two pockets of heavy to locally severe storms in parts of the Midwest and Northeast, as well as the lower Mississippi Valley to Texas. The area of heavy rain and flash flooding may also settle slowly farther to the south over the Central states. Later on Saturday night, in much of the severe weather zone over the central and southern Plains, Walker added that the risk would mainly be for strong wind gusts and flash flooding.

AACA National Meet at Charlotte Motor Speedway NC

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• The Official Pride Bar Crawl - Charlotte - 7th AnnualThe Official Pride Bar Crawl - Charlotte - 7th Annual
• Charlotte Autofair - Spring 2023
• This Years Charlotte AutoFair 2024
• Rental Space:
• Over 1,500 collectible cars on display at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend
• Use Eventbrite

No exhibitor shall be allowed to remove any part of an exhibit until teardown is officially permitted. Brought to you by Charlotte CBA, Charlotte CBA Swap Meet and Bike Show is a celebration of all things motorcycle-related. Whether you're a seasoned rider or simply a fan of two-wheeled adventures, this event offers something for everyone to enjoy. Membership in the CBA has many incredible benefits for all riders. Regardless of experience level or age, joining the CBA is always a wise choice.

The Official Pride Bar Crawl - Charlotte - 7th AnnualThe Official Pride Bar Crawl - Charlotte - 7th Annual

Becoming a member of the CBA helps protect your rights as a rider. The Charlotte Chapter of the North Carolina Concerned Bikers Association is dedicated to representing the rights, privileges, and freedoms of all motorcyclists in North Carolina. We help all motorcyclists in our state by influencing legislation, creating safety & training programs, and sponsoring events throughout the year. You will not want to miss this one…Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get some fresh air. Bring the family and have some fun with us at the 11th Carolina Pickers Antique Festival!

Charlotte Autofair - Spring 2023

We will be hosting the 10th Annual Charlotte Racers Expo this winter on February 5, 2022. Attendees, consignors and exhibitors all requested we look at a single-day format to reduce travel cost and... We will be hosting the 12th Annual Charlotte Racers Expo this winter on February 3, 2024. Events are liable to change dates, times or possibly cancel without notice to the Bike Week Events Trader. Make sure to check with the event coordinator for accurate dates, times and information. Exhibitor and his/her/its agents agree to abide by these terms and conditions and the direction of show personnel and facility event staff at all times for setup, show times, closing and teardown.

This Years Charlotte AutoFair 2024

Historic NASCAR display highlights Auto-Fair at Charlotte Motor Speedway - Independent Tribune

Historic NASCAR display highlights Auto-Fair at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Posted: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT [source]

This event is rain or shine and failure to show up will result in loss of registration fee. Welcome to the automotive haven that is CharlotteCarShows.com! With a legacy rooted in our passion for wheels and horsepower, we stand as the definitive source for car show enthusiasts across Western North Carolina. More than 50 other Car Clubs display their vehicles on Saturday & Sunday.Manufactures Midway displays in the Garage area.Collector vehicle auction on Friday-Saturday. There are four flea market fields – Blue and Orange in the speedway infield and Green and Red just outside the infield.

April 13, 2023 @ 8:00 am - April 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm EDT

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Meet the WCNC Charlotte Weather Team at the Schiele Museum wcnc.com.

Posted: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT [source]

The truck was the 2022 Detroit Autorama's "Sprit of Rodding" award. There is something for everyone at our family-friendly event. This event was created for those who love the flash from the past, America’s forgotten history, and those special items that must be our collection. It is open to everyone from enthusiasts, buyers, sellers, and collectors from all walks of life and age bracket. "Think of it almost like a swap meet with all kinds of used car parts," Jonathan Coleman, Charlotte Motor Speedway's senior communications director, said.

If for any reason the show management finds the method of operation, conduct, printed materials or any item of poor character or taste which is considered questionable, that exhibit is subject to removal. Giveaways of concession-type items (hot dogs, boxes of popcorn, etc.) must be approved by facility personnel. Exhibitors shall confine their exhibits to their own booth space and not protrude beyond or otherwise enter another space including the aisleway(s). Our Spring and Fall swap meets are always a great time and attract riders from all over North Carolina. Rev up your engines and get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Charlotte CBA Swap Meet and Bike Show.

Over 1,500 collectible cars on display at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend

This year's auction features approximately 1000 lots of top-tier merchandise ready to hit the track with a new owner in 2023. All decisions of management are final and the Charlotte Racers Expo reserves the right to refuse any booth or booth activities as it sees fit. There are many ways the CBA is active in preserving North Carolina’s motorcycle rights.

Coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway April 13-16, AutoFair brings together the car enthusiast community in celebration of their shared passion for all things automotive. The new-look AutoFair will transform the famed 1.5-mile speedway throughout the weekend. The latest technology, trends, parts and products will fill the manufacturer’s midway. Additionally, the reconfigured swap meet, hosted by the Hornet’s Nest Region AACA, will provide a wide array of hard-to-find parts and memorabilia.

Auction Catalog

I am certain our vendors will have an array to choose from. Former NASCAR driver Ryan Newman will be on hand Friday from 2 p.m. Newman was one of the fastest drivers in Charlotte history, winning nine Cup Series poles at the track, putting him second all-time behind NASCAR icon David Pearson.

Vendors from across the industry are available to sell products direct to their customers or educate the customers on new products, concepts, or other related items. When it started in 2012, it was the first North Carolina auto racing show and auction dedicated to all types of racing cars in over ten years. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to keep its exhibit open at all times during show hours.

Full payment is required with the registration form no later than January 18, 2023, and payable prior to setup and prior to passes being issued. Swap meet advanced signup is highly recommended – space is limited and is sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Cabarrus Event Center & Arena has plenty of parking available for cars, trucks, trailers and other vehicles as needed. We have 10 spots available so don't delay on signing up. Your entry fee of $30.00 is good for all four days for one car and two people passes.

Riff Breakdown: The House of the Rising Sun The Animals Tabs & Chord Diagrams

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• Riff Breakdown: The House of the Rising Sun – The Animals (Tabs & Chord Diagrams)
• Learn an Easy Guitar Version of “House of the Rising Sun” Using Simple Chords
• – House Of The Rising Sun chords
• Is The house of the rising sun based on a real place?
• The House of the Rising Sun Chords
• Bars 3 & 4

Here we’re playing an F chord, but from the root on the 4th string instead of the 6th string root. So when playing the F chord we have 4 strings as well and end up with the same picking pattern as the D chord in Bar 3, doubling up the F note on the 1st string. Before we get to the riff itself, it’s important to make note of time signature used for The House of the Rising Sun as it’s not the traditional 4/4 time. This song is played in 6/8 time, which means there are 6 beats per measure with the 8th note getting the beat.

Riff Breakdown: The House of the Rising Sun – The Animals (Tabs & Chord Diagrams)

The Animals' version of the American folk song is considered one of the 20th century’s British pop classics. While the original version was sung in the character of a woman led into a life of degradation, the Animals' version is told from the view of a young man who follows his father into alcoholism and gambling ruin. The song is often heard in the soundtracks of popular TV shows (The West Wing and Supernatural) and movies (Suicide Squad). The term “campfire song” is generally used to refer to a familiar old song that folks can sing along with to a simple guitar accompaniment. But the tunes we cover in this series extend beyond the repertoire of well-fed cowboys on the open range.

Learn an Easy Guitar Version of “House of the Rising Sun” Using Simple Chords

Other early recordings include Woody Guthrie’s version from 1941 and Bob Dylan in 1961. The version by the Animals, however, is by far the most popular, and Dylan is often annoyed when it is assumed that he covered that song from them. This selection, “House of the Rising Sun,” is cautionary tale of things gone wrong in New Orleans. While the basic melody was nailed down pretty early, the accompanying chords have seen a lot of variations along the way.

– House Of The Rising Sun chords

Regardless of whether you’re indoors or out, or how you cook your dinner, we call them campfire songs. As a singer-songwriter, I find learning these tunes and their history very interesting. That being said, the earliest known recording of the song dates back to 1933, when folklorist Alan Lomax recorded a version by a woman named Georgia Turner in Middlesboro, Kentucky. The song was also recorded by Appalachian musician Clarence “Tom” Ashley in 1934, and by Texas singer and guitarist Lead Belly in 1944. There is no consensus among historians or folklorists as to whether “The House of the Rising Sun” is based on a real place. The lyrics of the song describe a house in New Orleans that is known as the “Rising Sun,” where many people have ruined their lives.

“House of The Rising Sun” Guitar Chord Chart & Easy Guitar Tutorial

The song is in 6/8 time—that’s six eighth notes per bar, counted, “One, two, three, four, five, six.” If you are not familiar with this meter, play along with the video to get a good sense of how it feels. I like to play the song with a flatpick, mixing things up with strums and single notes, as transcribed in the first eight measures. You could keep things even simpler and go with straight strumming throughout, or use a basic fingerpicking pattern—whatever works best for you. The original author of “The House of the Rising Sun” is unknown, as the song is a traditional folk song that has been passed down through generations of musicians. The song has been recorded and performed by countless artists over the years, and each version may have different lyrics or variations. “The House of the Rising Sun” is a traditional folk song, so its original author is unknown.

The House of the Rising Sun Lyrics

For the E chord, you pick each note of the chord, which give us 6 notes across the fretboard. The two additional 16th notes can, again, be a little tricky so start slow and build up to tempo. In bar 1, we’re arpeggiating an Am chord and picking down on strings 5, 4, 3, and 2, then reversing and picking up on strings 1, 2, and 3. This can be a little tricky to play at first, but you want to avoid strumming through these notes. Play it at a tempo slow enough to allow you to pick these notes individually then increase the tempo as you get it up to speed.

Is The house of the rising sun based on a real place?

Hilton Valentine, Founding Guitarist For The Animals, Dies At 77 - NPR

Hilton Valentine, Founding Guitarist For The Animals, Dies At 77.

Posted: Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT [source]

In 6/8 time, the emphasis falls on the 1st and 4th beats, which gives it a waltz feel. Although the date and author of the song are unknown, some musicologists have said that it resembled ballads of the 16th century, and could very easily have derived from one of that time. As a popular folk song, the oldest record of “House of the Rising Sun” in reference to a song was 1905, and it was first recorded in 1933 by an Appalachian group.

Since rhythm is something you need to hear + feel, I have a tutorial below that will walk you through this. Otherwise, these House of the Rising Sun TABs clearly illustrate the picking order. This House of the Rising Sun guitar chord chart and web page will guide you through this classic song by The Animals. We will cover the easy strumming version of this song, as well as the picking pattern used in the recording. The riff we’re going to breakdown is the intro riff to The House of the Rising Sun. While the intro is slightly different from the verse riff in terms of the actual chord progression, the picking pattern and feel are the same.

Since there are only 4 strings to pick instead of 4, the F# chord on string 1 is picked twice, once with a downstroke and once with an upstroke. In this lesson we’re going to break down the iconic riff of The House of the Rising Sun by The Animals. It’s pretty straightforward as far as the progression, but does offer some nuanced picking patterns over arpeggiated chords that can be a little tricky to play. The challenge arises in picking them with the appropriate speed in order to capture the correct rhythm.

The song has been recorded by many artists, but the most well-known version is probably the one by the English rock band The Animals, which was released in 1964. The Animals’ version is a bluesy, rock interpretation of the traditional folk song, and it became a huge hit both in the UK and in the US. In Bar 6 we go to the E chord, where again there’s another nuance in the picking pattern.

The earliest recordings of the song—like Clarence Ashley and Gwen Foster’s 1933 “Rising Sun Blues” and Woody Guthrie’s version from 1941—were generally in Appalachian folk or bluesy styles. Among my favorite other interpretations are Josh White’s brooding solo take and Ronnie Gilbert’s jazzy three-piece arrangement with the Weavers. Despite its long history and many variations, the original author of the song remains unknown. While the picking pattern is similar, there’s a small difference from Bars 1 and 2.

Some people believe that the song is based on a real brothel or gambling house in the French Quarter of New Orleans, which was known as the “Rising Sun” in the 19th century. However, there is little concrete evidence to support this theory, and it is possible that the song is purely fictional. The chords for The House of the Rising Sun are based out of the key of A minor, but uses a major IV chord (D) in place of the Dm and a major V chord (E) in place of the Em.