Want a rich, cultural experience? Visit Union Hardware Store in Bethesda, Maryland. When confronted with a warehouse full of discontinued cabinet hardware, rather than sending them to the scrap pile, they were repurposed. This is David van Go-berg’s recreation of van Gogh’s “Starry Night” painting. Made out of over 1250 knobs, levers and backplates, this rendition has been bringing enjoyment to DIYer’s since 2011. There is even folklore included – it’s said that if you rub one of the crystal stars, “a large diamond ring or earrings is in your future”.
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Dick Clark who passed away earlier this year will have his own tribute Waterford crystal panel with his name etched on it. Seven versions of the Ball have been designed to signal the New Year. “The fi rst Ball was made of iron and wood, weighed 700 pounds, and was covered with 100 light bulbs. In 1920, a 400 pound iron Ball replaced the iron and wood Ball. In 1955, a 150 pound aluminum Ball with 180 light bulbs replaced the iron Ball. In 1995, the aluminum Ball was upgraded with aluminum skin, rhinestones, and computer controls. In 1999, the crystal New Year’s Eve Ball was created to welcome the new millennium. In 2007, modern LED technology replaced the light bulbs of the past for the 100th Anniversary of the New Year’s Eve Ball. In 2008, the permanent Big Ball was unveiled atop One Times Square where it sparkles above Times Square throughout the year.”(
