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["Angelita Nixon of Scott Depot in Putnam County is leading a 2020-2021 West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship in home birth midwifery with Christine Weirick of Fayetteville. Weirick is a doula and an apprentice student midwife working towards her certification. Through their apprenticeship, Nixon and Weirick are excited to explore the creative expression and storytelling aspects of community-based midwifery.Learn more about Nixon and Weiricks apprenticeship here: https://wvfolklife.org/2021/07/20/2021-folklife-apprenticeship-feature-angy-nixon-and-christine-weirick-home-birth-midwifery/The West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program offers up to a $3,000 stipend to West Virginia master traditional artists or tradition bearers working with qualified apprentices on a year-long in-depth apprenticeship in their cultural expression or traditional art form. These apprenticeships aim to facilitate the transmission of techniques and artistry of the forms, as well as their histories and traditions.The apprenticeship program grants are administered by the West Virginia Folklife Program at the West Virginia Humanities Council in Charleston and are supported in part by an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. West Virginia Folklife is dedicated to the documentation, preservation, presentation, and support of West Virginias vibrant cultural heritage and living traditions."]%

2473. Artist profile of Christine Weirick

Identifier:
4224.WeirickCristine.ArtistProfile.7.14.21
Title:
Artist profile of Christine Weirick
Date:
2021-07-14
Creator:
Weirick, Christine
Subject:
Midwives--Legal status, laws, etc., Prenatal care, Women midwives, Midwives, Childbirth at home, Midwifery, Apprenticeship programs
Location:
Fayetteville (W. Va.)
["Adrian Wright is a Charleston native and owner of Dem 2 Brothers and a Grill barbeque restaurant on the West Side of Charleston. Adrian is a former pro football player with the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ashley Wright is a native of Tampa, Florida and Adrian Wrights daughter. She is the general manager at Dem 2 Brothers.The Wrights were interviewed by producer Aaron Henkin with Emily Hilliard as part of the Out of the Blocks podcasts two episodes on Charlestons West Side. Learn more: https://wvfolklife.org/2020/01/17/out-of-the-blocks-podcast-highlights-charlestons-west-side-west-virginia-folklife-hosts-listening-party-february-12/"]%

2474. Portrait of Adrian Wright

Identifier:
4224.WrightAdrian.Photo.001.11.22.19
Title:
Portrait of Adrian Wright
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Patrick, Wendel
Subject:
Restaurants--United States, African Americans--Appalachian Region, Restaurateurs, Football players, African American cooking, Barbecuing, foodways, African American football players
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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2475. Ambient sound at Dem 2 Bros and a Grill restaurant

Identifier:
4224.WrightAdrianWrightAshley.Audio.001.11.22.19
Title:
Ambient sound at Dem 2 Bros and a Grill restaurant
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Henkin, Aaron
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Barbecuing, foodways, Restaurants--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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2476. Oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WrightAdrianWrightAshley.AudioInt.001.11.22.19
Title:
Oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright, 1 of 2
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Wright, Ashley, Wright, Adrian
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily, Henkin, Aaron
Subject:
Restaurateurs, African American football players, Barbecuing, African Americans--Appalachian Region, Football players, Restaurants--United States, foodways
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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2477. Oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.WrightAdrianWrightAshley.AudioInt.002.11.22.19
Title:
Oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright, 2 of 2
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Wright, Ashley, Wright, Adrian
Contributor:
Henkin, Aaron, Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Restaurateurs, Restaurants--United States, African American football players, foodways, African American cooking, Barbecuing
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Adrian Wright is a Charleston native and owner of Dem 2 Brothers and a Grill barbeque restaurant on the West Side of Charleston. Adrian is a former pro football player with the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ashley Wright is a native of Tampa, Florida and Adrian Wrights daughter. She is the general manager at Dem 2 Brothers.The Wrights were interviewed by producer Aaron Henkin with Emily Hilliard as part of the Out of the Blocks podcasts two episodes on Charlestons West Side. Learn more: https://wvfolklife.org/2020/01/17/out-of-the-blocks-podcast-highlights-charlestons-west-side-west-virginia-folklife-hosts-listening-party-february-12/"]%

2478. Transcript of oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright

Identifier:
4224.WrightAdrianWrightAshley.IntTranscript11.22.19
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Adrian Wright and Ashley Wright
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Wright, Adrian, Wright, Ashley
Contributor:
Henkin, Aaron, Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Restaurants--United States, Restaurateurs, Barbecuing, foodways, African Americans--Appalachian Region
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Adrian Wright is a Charleston native and owner of Dem 2 Brothers and a Grill barbeque restaurant on the West Side of Charleston. Adrian is a former pro football player with the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ashley Wright is a native of Tampa, Florida and Adrian Wrights daughter. She is the general manager at Dem 2 Brothers.The Wrights were interviewed by producer Aaron Henkin with Emily Hilliard as part of the Out of the Blocks podcasts two episodes on Charlestons West Side. Learn more: https://wvfolklife.org/2020/01/17/out-of-the-blocks-podcast-highlights-charlestons-west-side-west-virginia-folklife-hosts-listening-party-february-12/"]%

2479. Portrait of Ashley Wright

Identifier:
4224.WrightAshley.Photo.001.11.22.19
Title:
Portrait of Ashley Wright
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Patrick, Wendel
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Restaurateurs, foodways, Restaurants--United States, Women service industries workers, African American cooking, Barbecuing
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Aaron (Ike) Yakim (b. 1949, Charleroi, PA) and Cynthia W. Taylor (b. 1950, Virginia) are traditional white oak basket makers living in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Yakim learned the art form in the late 70s from 5th generation West Virginia basket maker, Oral \"Nick\" Nicholson of Doddridge County. Yakim and Taylor, who work from live tree-to-basket, are not regularly making baskets currently due to the intense labor required as well as the scarcity of suitable white oak trees. Yakim has produced over 2,500 baskets, several of which are included in the Smithsonian Museum of American Arts collection. Learn more via the Smithsonian Museum of American Art: https://americanart.si.edu/artist/aaron-yakim-27916And via Cedar Creek Gallery: http://cedarcreekgallery.com/album/yakim_taylor.html"]%

2480. White oak baskets made by Aaron (Ike) Yakim and Cynthia W. Taylor of Parkersburg, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.YakimAaronTaylorCynthia.Photo.001.1.31.17
Title:
White oak baskets made by Aaron (Ike) Yakim and Cynthia W. Taylor of Parkersburg, 1 of 2
Date:
2017-01-31
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Taylor, Cynthia W. (Cynthia Wieboldt), 1950-, Baskets--United States, Basket makers--United States, Basket making
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Aaron (Ike) Yakim (b. 1949, Charleroi, PA) and Cynthia W. Taylor (b. 1950, Virginia) are traditional white oak basket makers living in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Yakim learned the art form in the late 70s from 5th generation West Virginia basket maker, Oral \"Nick\" Nicholson of Doddridge County. Yakim and Taylor, who work from live tree-to-basket, are not regularly making baskets currently due to the intense labor required as well as the scarcity of suitable white oak trees. Yakim has produced over 2,500 baskets, several of which are included in the Smithsonian Museum of American Arts collection. Learn more via the Smithsonian Museum of American Art: https://americanart.si.edu/artist/aaron-yakim-27916And via Cedar Creek Gallery: http://cedarcreekgallery.com/album/yakim_taylor.html"]%

2481. White oak baskets made by Aaron (Ike) Yakim and Cynthia W. Taylor of Parkersburg, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.YakimAaronTaylorCynthia.Photo.002.1.31.17
Title:
White oak baskets made by Aaron (Ike) Yakim and Cynthia W. Taylor of Parkersburg, 2 of 2
Date:
2017-01-31
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Taylor, Cynthia W. (Cynthia Wieboldt), 1950-, Basket makers--United States, Baskets--United States, Basket making
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Yasou Restaurant is a Greek restaurant and grocery in Kimball in McDowell County. The restaurant has been owned and operated since 2003 by Markella Gianato whose maternal grandfather John Genadopoulus and father Adamantios Tommy Balasis opened The West Virginia Grocery in the same location in 1947. Genadopolous bought the building from A.P. Wood, whose name still remains on the storefront. The Grocery shut down in 2001 after the July flood all but destroyed the building.Today the restaurant serves as a hub in the Kimball community. Menu offerings include gyros, Greek-style spaghetti and meatballs, spanakopita, Greek salad, pastitsio (a Greek pasta with meat and bchamel), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and saganaki (pan-seared Greek cheese).State folklorist Emily Hilliard interviewed Gianato about her family history, foodways, and the business on April 27, 2016, but the interview was lost when Folklife Program equipment was stolen. Gianatos Our History statement on the Yasou website:On February 7, 1947, the Greek-American families of John Genadopoulos and Adamantios Tommy Balasis and Mary Balasis purchased the A.P. Wood Grocery. Though the store was renamed the West Virginia Grocery, the name A.P. Wood remains etched in beautiful stained glass over the door at present day YaSou. From that time until the devasting flood of July 2001, the family kept the grocery in operation. Ten months later, a second major flood hit the town within days of the business being reopened. Despite this major setback, we were determined to move forward and reopen the business. Having my own restaurant was a lifelong dream, and on February 7, 2003, with the help of my mother Mary Balasis, my brothers John and Mathew, my husband Jimmy Joe, my son Adam, my mother-in-law Mary Verduce Gianato and the Grace of God, that dream became a reality with the opening of YaSou Restaurant. I am immensely proud of the success that I have achieved. I offer home-cooked meals, daily specials, and Greek cuisine along with many sandwich choices. Most of the recipes I have used have been handed down to me from my mother and grandmother. My love for the restaurant business came from my first job at the Virginian Restaurant in Pearisburg, Virginia, working under the guiding hands of, in my opinion, two of the greatest chefs, uncles and mentors, Mike and George Genadopoulos. It was my days at the Virginian that made me realize I would someday like to become a great chef. I strive for this every day. This has allowed me to meet many wonderful people who have stopped in along the way, as well as many local regulars who come in and make my day complete. We hope to serve you for many years to come. Everyone that comes here, even for one time, becomes a part of the labyrinth of my life and will always be part of the memories here. I want my guests to feel at home and comfortable when that are here. If you have any concerns or requests, please feel free to ask. ---MarkellaRead more on the Yasou website: https://yasourestaurant-restaurant.business.site/"]%

2482. Greek icon hanging over the door of Yasou Greek Restaurant in Kimball

Identifier:
4224.YasouRestaurant.Photo.001.4.14.16
Title:
Greek icon hanging over the door of Yasou Greek Restaurant in Kimball
Date:
2016-04-14
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Greek American women, Cooking, Greek, Restaurants--Design and construction, Greek American restaurateurs, Restaurants--United States, foodways, Orthodox Eastern Church, Food habits
Location:
Kimball (W. Va.)
["Yasou Restaurant is a Greek restaurant and grocery in Kimball in McDowell County. The restaurant has been owned and operated since 2003 by Markella Gianato whose maternal grandfather John Genadopoulus and father Adamantios Tommy Balasis opened The West Virginia Grocery in the same location in 1947. Genadopolous bought the building from A.P. Wood, whose name still remains on the storefront. The Grocery shut down in 2001 after the July flood all but destroyed the building.Today the restaurant serves as a hub in the Kimball community. Menu offerings include gyros, Greek-style spaghetti and meatballs, spanakopita, Greek salad, pastitsio (a Greek pasta with meat and bchamel), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and saganaki (pan-seared Greek cheese).State folklorist Emily Hilliard interviewed Gianato about her family history, foodways, and the business on April 27, 2016, but the interview was lost when Folklife Program equipment was stolen. Gianatos Our History statement on the Yasou website:On February 7, 1947, the Greek-American families of John Genadopoulos and Adamantios Tommy Balasis and Mary Balasis purchased the A.P. Wood Grocery. Though the store was renamed the West Virginia Grocery, the name A.P. Wood remains etched in beautiful stained glass over the door at present day YaSou. From that time until the devasting flood of July 2001, the family kept the grocery in operation. Ten months later, a second major flood hit the town within days of the business being reopened. Despite this major setback, we were determined to move forward and reopen the business. Having my own restaurant was a lifelong dream, and on February 7, 2003, with the help of my mother Mary Balasis, my brothers John and Mathew, my husband Jimmy Joe, my son Adam, my mother-in-law Mary Verduce Gianato and the Grace of God, that dream became a reality with the opening of YaSou Restaurant. I am immensely proud of the success that I have achieved. I offer home-cooked meals, daily specials, and Greek cuisine along with many sandwich choices. Most of the recipes I have used have been handed down to me from my mother and grandmother. My love for the restaurant business came from my first job at the Virginian Restaurant in Pearisburg, Virginia, working under the guiding hands of, in my opinion, two of the greatest chefs, uncles and mentors, Mike and George Genadopoulos. It was my days at the Virginian that made me realize I would someday like to become a great chef. I strive for this every day. This has allowed me to meet many wonderful people who have stopped in along the way, as well as many local regulars who come in and make my day complete. We hope to serve you for many years to come. Everyone that comes here, even for one time, becomes a part of the labyrinth of my life and will always be part of the memories here. I want my guests to feel at home and comfortable when that are here. If you have any concerns or requests, please feel free to ask. ---MarkellaRead more on the Yasou website: https://yasourestaurant-restaurant.business.site/"]%

2483. Coal Camp Creations figurine and Cheez Doodles on the shelves at Yasou Greek Restaurant in Kimball

Identifier:
4224.YasouRestaurant.Photo.003.4.14.16
Title:
Coal Camp Creations figurine and Cheez Doodles on the shelves at Yasou Greek Restaurant in Kimball
Date:
2016-04-14
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
foodways, Greek American women, Cooking, Greek, Restaurants--Design and construction, Coal miners in art, Greek American restaurateurs, Restaurants--United States, Food habits
Location:
Kimball (W. Va.)
["Yasou Restaurant is a Greek restaurant and grocery in Kimball in McDowell County. The restaurant has been owned and operated since 2003 by Markella Gianato whose maternal grandfather John Genadopoulus and father Adamantios Tommy Balasis opened The West Virginia Grocery in the same location in 1947. Genadopolous bought the building from A.P. Wood, whose name still remains on the storefront. The Grocery shut down in 2001 after the July flood all but destroyed the building.Today the restaurant serves as a hub in the Kimball community. Menu offerings include gyros, Greek-style spaghetti and meatballs, spanakopita, Greek salad, pastitsio (a Greek pasta with meat and bchamel), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and saganaki (pan-seared Greek cheese).State folklorist Emily Hilliard interviewed Gianato about her family history, foodways, and the business on April 27, 2016, but the interview was lost when Folklife Program equipment was stolen. Gianatos Our History statement on the Yasou website:On February 7, 1947, the Greek-American families of John Genadopoulos and Adamantios Tommy Balasis and Mary Balasis purchased the A.P. Wood Grocery. Though the store was renamed the West Virginia Grocery, the name A.P. Wood remains etched in beautiful stained glass over the door at present day YaSou. From that time until the devasting flood of July 2001, the family kept the grocery in operation. Ten months later, a second major flood hit the town within days of the business being reopened. Despite this major setback, we were determined to move forward and reopen the business. Having my own restaurant was a lifelong dream, and on February 7, 2003, with the help of my mother Mary Balasis, my brothers John and Mathew, my husband Jimmy Joe, my son Adam, my mother-in-law Mary Verduce Gianato and the Grace of God, that dream became a reality with the opening of YaSou Restaurant. I am immensely proud of the success that I have achieved. I offer home-cooked meals, daily specials, and Greek cuisine along with many sandwich choices. Most of the recipes I have used have been handed down to me from my mother and grandmother. My love for the restaurant business came from my first job at the Virginian Restaurant in Pearisburg, Virginia, working under the guiding hands of, in my opinion, two of the greatest chefs, uncles and mentors, Mike and George Genadopoulos. It was my days at the Virginian that made me realize I would someday like to become a great chef. I strive for this every day. This has allowed me to meet many wonderful people who have stopped in along the way, as well as many local regulars who come in and make my day complete. We hope to serve you for many years to come. Everyone that comes here, even for one time, becomes a part of the labyrinth of my life and will always be part of the memories here. I want my guests to feel at home and comfortable when that are here. If you have any concerns or requests, please feel free to ask. ---MarkellaRead more on the Yasou website: https://yasourestaurant-restaurant.business.site/"]%

2484. Pictures and ephemera on the wall of Yasou Greek Restaurant in Kimball

Identifier:
4224.YasouRestaurant.Photo.004.4.14.16
Title:
Pictures and ephemera on the wall of Yasou Greek Restaurant in Kimball
Date:
2016-04-14
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Restaurateurs, Food habits, Restaurants--Design and construction, Greek American restaurateurs, Restaurants--United States, Greek American women, foodways, Cooking, Greek
Location:
Kimball (W. Va.)