Tri-State Treasures
Tri-State Treasures is a chronological compilation of unique local people, places, and events that may enrich your lives. These treasures have been submitted by you and others who value supporting quality community offerings. Please consider supporting these treasures, and distributing the information for others to enjoy. And please continue forwarding your Tri-State Treasures ideas to jkesner@nuvox.net.
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Sincerely, Jim
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Help the Homeless: I'm told that a group of homeless men are camped out on West Mitchell Avenue, between the Superior Hyundai dealership & the I-75 overpass. They often have signs out asking for clothes & blankets. Consider dropping off coats, blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, food or money next time you're in the area.
Conscious Living Center: Clients & students at the Conscious Living Center embark on a path of wellness & awakening of consciousness that attends to the 3 centers of being: body, mind & heart. To achieve this, a wide variety of classes, programs & services are offered, such as massage therapy, enneagram study, & book discussions. At 114 Wellington Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219. More info @ 513.621.3600 &www.goconscious.com.
Classical Still Life Painting in Oil with Richard Luschek [Thursdays 14 January - 18 March @ 6:30-9:30 PM]: A beginning painting course where students will not only begin with the very basics of painting but will begin to learn how to see & study nature. The student's own work is the forum for inculcating this knowledge thru verbal instruction, demonstrations & hands-on critiques. There will be plenty of suggested reading. Please contact Richard for a full supply list. Tuition for the class is $250; $50 deposit will hold your spot; limited to 11 students. At the Women Art Club & Cultural Art Center, The Resthaven Barn, 6980 Cambridge Avenue, Mariemont, OH 45227. More info @ 513.479.3322,richard_luschek@yahoo.com & www.richardluschek.com.
Beginning Watercolor [Tuesdays for 12 weeks starting 26 January @ 1-3 PM]: Learn the basic techniques & practices of watercolor painting. Explore how paintings are made from the initial idea to the finished image. Starting with simple exercises, the course will progress towards still life & landscape subjects. The instructor, Sam Hollingsworth, will periodically conduct demonstrations. Tuition is $120. At Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info & registration @ 859.431.0020 & www.bakerhunt.com.
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Ceremony Welcoming Messages from the Maya [Friday 8 January @ 9-11 PM]: Talk given by James & Mai Needham traveling from Mexico, introducing knowledge from "The Walking Maya" AC TAH. The presentation will cover the origins of the Maya, where the Maya went, similarities between TM Siddhis & Maya technologies, the pyramids & why were they built, and 2012 & beyond. You are welcome to bring drums & an open heart to welcome the guests. Donations to defray cost of Mai & James are welcome. At Stillpoint Center / Het Herrett, 11223 Cornell Park Drive, Suite 302, Blue Ash, OH 45242. More info @ 513.407.5699 & marilynneedham@yahoo.com.
Quarterly Get-Together Brunch for Local Peace & Justice Groups [Saturday 9 January @ 9:30 AM - Noon]: Coffee @ 9:30 AM, discussion @ 10 AM; pot luck @ noon. Carol Igoe, Arc Hamilton County, is the coordinator & facilitator for the discussion by local activists of the local initiative to make Cincinnati lead free & safe for children. The topic for this gathering is "Lead paint poisoning is still causing brain damage in Cincinnati children; what can we do to eliminate it?" At Peaslee Neighborhood Center, 215 East 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202; free parking in lot next to center. More info & RSVP @ saad.ghosn@uc.edu.
Annual Member 10 Minute Free-For-All [Saturday 9 January @ 10 AM]: Always a fun session, members will talk about what's on their mind. If it is interesting the members present can vote to allow another 5 minutes. Come hear what's bugging Cincinnati skeptics & join in. Free. Presented by Association for Rational Thought. At Molly Malones, 6111 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info @ rrdavis@fuse.net & www.cincinnatiskeptics.org.
Babywearing Bliss [Sunday 10 January @ 2 PM]: A free workshop on safely & comfortably carrying a baby from birth thru toddler years the. Megan Seaman-Kossmeyer, co-leader of the Cincinnati chapter of Attachment Parenting International, facilitates this monthly exchange. Experiment & ask questions about the different kinds of carriers (wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais & soft-structured) & browse the selection after the class. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
34th Season of the Cathedral Concert Series [Sunday 10 January @ 3 PM]: An Epiphany Epilogue Northwinds Brass Quintet. LeeAnn Kordenbrock, Vocal Soloist. Cathedral Angelus Singers. Gregory Schaffer, Synthesizer & Organ. Robert Schaffer, Organ. Nell Schaffer, Piano. This is the 4th of 6 concerts thru April 2010. The Series endeavors to present instrumental & choral music from the rich tradition of Western Liturgy & inspired classical music in a suitable visual & acoustic environment. Series Music Director, Dr. Robert J. Schaffer. No admission charge; freewill offering accepted. At St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Madison Avenue @ 12th Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.431.2060, cathedralconcertseries@fuse.net & www.cathedralconcertseries.org.
Chamber Music Cincinnati presents [Tuesday 12 January @ 8 PM]: The eighth blackbird, a dynamic, exciting sextet specializing in the music of our time (see image at right). Tickets are $25, UC students free. At Corbett Auditorium, CCM, University of Cincinnati. More info @ 859.581.6877 & www.cincychamber.org.For a Better World 2006 - opening reception [Saturday 16 January @ 6-8 PM]: Poems & drawings on Peace & Justice by Greater Cincinnati artists, from the 2006 edition of the annual book For a Better World edited by Saad Ghosn. Free. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info @ 513.631.4278,ellen@kennedyarts.org & www.kennedyarts.org.
Living an Integral Life: Introductory Workshop [Saturday 16 January @ 9 AM - 5 PM]: Learn to navigate the increasingly complex culture clashes that affect our work, community & nation. Join Quanita Munday & Leslie Hershberger in this highly engaging workshop. Learn to recognize & understand different human value systems for diverse people & groups. Learn the language of different value systems. Understand why conflicts & impasses are created. Learn how to create integrated solutions that meet the requirements of a complex world. Tuition is $85 & includes lunch. Reservations required. At Grailville Retreat & Program Center, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340, events.grailville@fuse.net & www.grailville.org.
Bicycling Basics [Saturday 16 January @ 11 AM]: While the weather outside is a tad frightful, there's still plenty of reason to get on your bike & enjoy our beautiful city this time of year. Get some practical & encouraging winter riding tips from Katie Vogel of MoBo Bicycle Cooperative. Discussion includes pointers on basic maintenance & safety, dressing for inclement weather & how to carry groceries. Space is limited to 30 people. While this workshop is free to the community, donations to MoBo are greatly appreciated. RSVP before Jan. 15. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513.721.7275, info@parkandvine.com& www.parkandvine.com.
The Flu & You [Sunday 17 January @ 1 PM]: Learn the truth behind the H1N1 virus, the seasonal flu & what you can do to fight them naturally. Presented by Dr. Michael Nichols, BS, DC, FICPA, co-owner of Gateways to Healing. Space is limited to 30 people. Free. RSVP to 513.321.3317 & GateToHealing@aol.com. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Career Advice for 2010 [Wednesday 20 January @ 7 PM]: Want to change careers? Will a new company think you're worth hiring? Get career advice from the country's leading career expert & author of Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers, Andrea Kay, at one of Joseph Beth Bookseller's most popular annual events: Ask Andrea. It's free & usually packed, so come early & bring your questions. Joseph Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513/396-8960 & www.AndreaKay.com.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
More Great Cincinnati Families at Home [thru Sunday 24 January]: More Great Cincinnati Families at Home has moved from the Betts House to Park + Vine. Take in a little architectural history while you shop for holidays. The exhibit showcases the private residences of the Emery, Longworth-Anderson, Maxwell-Schmidlapp-Graydon & Werk-Oskamp families, & shares stories about these well-known Cincinnatians. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275,dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Etchings & Screenprints by Chelsey Hughes [thru Sunday 31 January]: Cincinnati artist Chelsey Hughes exhibits 2 bodies of work which explore medical anomalies, human oddities & a fascination with the strange. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info & images @ 513.542.4577 &http://nvisionshop.com.
Tai Chi Classes with Ralph Dehner [Thursdays @ 10 AM - Noon]: His students write that Ralph Dehner, Tai Chi for Health Master/Trainer, is Cincinnati's premier Tai Chi teacher & an outstanding human being who'll lead you thru the journey of Tai Chi, a slow Chinese martial art now celebrated worldwide as a way to balance energies within. Ralph introduces 2 Tai Chi classes at his Fairfield studio. Standardized Yang 24 Forms @ 10-11 AM: the most popular Tai Chi forms; great for beginners thru advanced students; easy to learn, but with great depth the 24 Forms are the fundamentals to a life time practice or a route toward advanced/competition forms; $96 for 8-weeks. Yang 32 Sword Forms @ 11 AM - Noon: the sword counterpart to 24 Forms; 32 Sword adds a new dimension to your Tai Chi practice, requires some background in 24 Forms or other Tai Chi open-hand forms; $96 for 8-weeks. Two-class special: join both 24 & 32 sword classes & get the sword class for half price ($48). Tai Chi classes offered at other locations on Mondays & Thursdays at 6 PM in Clifton. At 5927 Embassy Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014. More info & registration @ 513.519.0559 &ralph.dehner@juno.com.
The U.S. Census Bureau – Is Hiring: The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring for positions in the metro Cincinnati area to begin operations for conducting the 2010 Census. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your job skills, further your career & improve your community. The local U.S. Census Bureau office is at 801 Linn Street, 4th Floor, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45203. More info including how to apply @ toll‐free 866.861.2010 & www.census.gov/detroit.
Argentine Tango year around: Tango del Barrio, Cincinnati's Argentine Tango social club, inhabits a lively corner of eclectic Northside, the city's most vibrant & diverse neighborhood. More than a dance studio, Tango del Barrio is a gathering place, a welcoming community of dancers & friends devoted to sharing the spirit & intrigues of Argentine Tango. Check out their schedule of classes, practices, milongas (social dances) & special events. Tango del Barrio is at 4046 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.591.0019, 513.591.1948, lopezonr@fuse.net, mwizer@earthlink.net & www.tangodelbarrio.com.
Blessingways: Mindy Mossman is pleased to announce her partnership with the Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center to offer Blessingway Ceremonies for pregnant & adoptive mothers. The Blessingway is a mother-centered ceremony including friends & family that honors a woman as she transitions thru pregnancy & birth into motherhood. Each ceremony is custom designed to provide a deeply meaningful, delightful & transformational experience for the mother-to-be while honoring her personal belief system. $200 includes consult, invites & facilitation. More info from Mindy @ 513.319.6612, mindyblessing@me.com & www.theplaceforfamilies.com/programs/for-parents.
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Tri-State Treasures is compiled by Jim Kesner
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Brief Title of the Treasure [date @ time]: Brief description of the treasure; what is it; why is it wonderful & unique. Cost. Sponsor. Location including address & zip code. More info @ telephone, email, & website.
A Fictitious Example:
Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May @ 8-10 PM]: The first & best film festival in Cincinnati will present live-action, documentary, & short films... Presented by Flicks Я Us. Tickets are $8. At The Movie Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info @ 513.111.2222,info@filmfestival.com & www.filmfestival.com.
Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D.
513-221-1289 ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~
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