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Arnette's Barbershop's 76 year history is honored in art

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Kevin Boucher
Published October 26, 2021 at 2:50 PM CDT
This mural, painted by SIU Professor and artist Najjar Abdul-Musawwir, celebrates the 76 year legacy of Carbondale's Arnette's Barbershop, located at 108 East Oak Street.
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This mural, painted by SIU Professor and artist Najjar Abdul-Musawwir, celebrates the 76 year legacy of Carbondale's Arnette's Barbershop, located at 108 East Oak Street.

Since 1945, Arnette's Barbershop in Carbondale has been cutting hair, and serving as a place for friendly discussions.

And Carbondale Community Arts held a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday October 26, 2021 for a large mural on the outside of the business, painted by long time artist Najjar Abdul-Musawwir.

The title of his latest work is "Safe Place", because over the years, Musawwir says the barbershop been a haven for men and boys to share stories.

"Everytime I go in and get my haircut, I have great conversations. Nobody ever got shot, nobody ever got beat up, nobody ever got hurt. It's always a safe place for dialogue."

The mural, at 108 East Oak street, was funded by Carbondale Community Arts, which is looking to fund more art work in the future, highlighting local businesses.
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Kevin Boucher
Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.


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