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The Lloyd House Wednesday Night Salon WEEKLY
(See at the end of this email for introductory material)
(See at the end of this email for introductory material)
SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES
Dan, David, Mira, Ellen, Rama, Joe, Sophia, Jonathan, Julia (not pictured: Ms. A., Mr. G.)
At the Table: Joe McMillan, Ms. A., Mr. G. , Ellen Bierhorst, Jonathan Rosenberg, Sophia Yarden, Julia Yarden, Mira Rodwan, David Cort, Dan Griffin, Rama Kasturi,
Joe: topic, permaculture and restoration of ecosystems.
Permaculture is about using your resources wisely. Don Brannon at McKee Center said the project to daylight mill creek is too expensive and the money could be better used elsewhere. ... In SanAntonio they have a river walk, very cool. Clean up the river ...
Jonathan: want to go back to UC and study early childhood education.
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Rama: the name Queen City of the West comes from winston Churchill. ... he did everything he could to prevent the English from honoring their agreement to free India for having helped in WWI.
Dan: the Gurkha soldiers from Nepal are the toughest soldiers in the world.
TABLE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ms. A.: did anyone see the PBS program about marshlands in Iraq having been destroyed by S. Hussein. Urge you to go to thinkTV.org to find out when it will be replayed. The marsh arabs were almost wiped out. It's an amazing story. ThinkTV, ch 14-1 through14-5. Not cable.
Also look up the PBS special on ThinkTV.org "Dirt".
RAMA'S PRESENTATION ON INDIAN ATTEMPTS AT SELF-HELP: Taking care of the people in your own back yard.
Continuing from two weeks ago: how is India doing it differently from here.
Capitalism in India has a very different flavor from here in the US. Capitalism for people my age has lost its allure and people are looking for humanitarian projects. Social entrelpreuneurs.
India has always been a very open culture. the new India is different, and I am so proud of it.
I brought a few samples of projects. A calendar (fund raiser) put together by my classmate who is working for a new political party. She is an Ob-gyn. She wants to transform Bangalore into the greenest city in the world. She says Give me five years!
Another friend, a Bangalorian christian, a catholic, is an engineer is now the founder of "Vision Ten", ten women had a vision to help indigent Indian women support themselves and educate children from the slums. she also tutors the grandchildren of her housekeeper.
There are well over 50 different languages not including dialects. India is a federation as diverse as Europe. We have hundreds of political parties.
We have huge TV and movie industries.
The communist state of .Kerala. achieved 100% literacy.
Bangalore grows engineers like Indiana grows soy beans.
Huge numbers of Indians in medicine. Politics. New Governor of S. Carolina.
David: Thos. Friedman thinks India is going to be pre-eminent. The world is flat.
Rama: Infosys,
an indian company has taken over the back scenes management of most US companies.
the Indian citizens all vote. 4000 years ago women had the right to vote. Long history of democratic tradition.
They are amused by what the Americans practice as democracy.
The US government does not allow us access to accurate information. Paternalistic ideas of how to govern. Result in the dumbing down of the whole nation. Welfarism. India is lean and hungry and motivated. But people do not go hungry in India. But average Americans have such a lack of real knowledge. Even "educated" Americans.
(?) no clash between homeopathic, allopathic, Ayurvedic medical care.
... the Kama Sutra, the science of love. Temples with sculptures showing sexual acts and positions. It is no pornography.
(?)
there is sexual liberation in India.
(?) Castes can marry whomever you like. Families marry for economic gain. ... It was the Portuguese who turned trade guilds into racial groups, color.
Brahmins (priests)
Soldiers
Business class
General labor
It is an economic caste system.
My elderly parents lived here in Cinti. They worked to help me raise my babies... my husband cared for them in their old age.
The American doctor has appropriated the rights of God.
(Story about Rick the homeless man in Burnet Woods. I worked to get him to move to a group home in Price Hill.)
"On being sane in insane places" published in Science magazine .
The fragility of life in India is all around you always. Here we are so sheltered. In India you see terrible disease, maimed, starving.
~ end of table notes ~
Hugs!
Ellen
Bring Trader Joe's to Clifton
I am a fan. Have no T.J.'s in Clifton where I live here in Cincinnati. Urge you to open store in newly closed IGA on Ludlow Ave. 45220. I would buy all my groceries there instead of at Kroger's where I have shopped past 5 years. Kroger's is the store whose competition drover the Keller's IGA into debt.
Park + Vine ("Green" General Store)
1202 Main Street
Following is a list of upcoming events at Park + Vine. They're divided
into two groups: monthly and one-timers. If you have questions, let us
know. Meanwhile, thanks for your support!
MONTHLY
Pop Up Swap Shop + Last Bites Bakery: every Saturday
Share Some Sugar Pop Up Swap Shop and Last Bites Bakery return to 1200
Main Street next to Park + Vine 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 8 and every
consecutive Saturday until Model Group leases the space. Sell, barter
or just get rid of stuff that sits in closets collecting dust and
leave with other items that other people no longer want. Or leave with
nothing. All un-swapped items will be donated to CAIN (Churches Active
In Northside).
ONE-TIMERS
Third annual Forgotten Cincinnati Photography Exhibit: through Feb. 20
Park + Vine is showcasing abandoned amusement parks, crumbling
breweries and forgotten neighborhoods at third annual Forgotten
Cincinnati Photography Exhibit 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28. Photographers
Sherman Cahal, Zach Fein and Ronny Salerno return for third Final
Friday installment at Park + Vine with photographs of a deserted Queen
City. Forgotten Cincinnati runs through Feb. 20 and possibly a little
beyond.
Mushroom Cultivation: Feb. 24
Get inspiration to grow your own mushrooms easily and economically
from Wes Duren of Marvin's Organic Gardens 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at Park
+ Vine, 1202 Main Street. This hands-on workshop covers cultivation of
mushroom varieties, including Shiitake, Oyster, King Stropharia,
Blewit, Maitake and Morels. Wes will discuss the history of edible
mushrooms, while highlighting beneficial fungi that can be used to
promote bigger, brighter and more productive garden crops, landscapes
and lawns. Participants will construct their very own mushroom grow
box and cultivate their own Oyster Mushrooms and/or King Stropharia
Mushroom (think giant Portabella!) grow boxes. Bring two small (1′ x
1.5′) cardboard boxes to carry grow containers. Indoor edible mushroom
grow bags available for $20. Registration costs $20 and covers all
mushroom supplies. Space is limited. RSVP info@parkandvine.com or call
513-721-7275 before Feb. 23.
Veenie Roast: March 4
Vut do you vant on your veener? Find out at Veenie Roast during
Bockfest 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 4 at Park + Vine, which is along
the Bockfest Parade route! Try grilled vegan sausages and hot dogs on
pretzel buns with local kraut and relish. More details to come!
Home Weatherization Tips: March 5
Learn how to properly weatherize your home from Home Weatherization
Expert Tony Gray 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main
Street. Workshop includes tips and practical how-to advice from
funny-guy Gray, who was a big hit with people who attended a similar
class in November. Prepare your home for spring, while reducing energy
bills. Suggested donation of $5 benefits People Working Cooperatively.
RSVP cdemeropolis@wordsworthweb.com before March 4.
--
Dan Korman
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
Mindfulness & Beyond: Psychotherapy & Buddhist Practice [Saturday 19 February @ 9am-4pm]: This 1-day symposium focuses on the interface of spirituality, meditation & psychotherapy. The speakers (David R. Loy, former Besl Professor of Ethics/Religion & Society at Xavier U, & Lawson Sachter, licensed Psychotherapist) are qualified & experienced Zen teachers who understand evidence-based psychotherapy & will speak on the ability of meditation & therapy to enhance each other. 6 CEU's available for psychologists, counselors & social workers. Tuition is $50 ($80 with CEU's); cash or checks. Sponsored by the Southern Ohio Family Institute. At Unitarian Church, 536 Linton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @jeffrey.goldsmith at fuse.net. (David is a friend...we are luck tohave him in Cinti. Excellent! Ellen.)
SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES
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Bring back Keller's IGA in Clifton
Visit The website: www.friendsofkellers.com
WATCH: KELLER'S WINDOW for updates
Facebook: (Like) Keller's IGA
Call: 284.4192
Email: friendsofkellers@gmail.com
Fundraising & Donations
Fundraising is underway. A Friends of Keller's account has been opened at Columbia Savings Bank, 411 Ludlow IGA or you can donate on line @ friendsofkellers.com. By donating today you can help Keller's IGA cover the costs of getting the store reopened. Donors have the option to make direct donations or deposit money in escrow. Direct donations will be used for immediate efforts to reopen the store. Escrow donations will only be used once the store is allowed to reopen or will be returned to the donor. Donors who give to the
escrow account will be given Keller's Gift Certificates in the amount of the deposit. Bryan Valerius of Ace Hardware, 281.9600 and retired CPD Detective Paul Meyer are coordinating the Friends of Keller's bank account.
I urge you to go to
and make a pitch such as mine below. Trader Joe's really listens to letters sent to them. ellen
Park + Vine ("Green" General Store)
1202 Main Street
Following is a list of upcoming events at Park + Vine. They're divided
into two groups: monthly and one-timers. If you have questions, let us
know. Meanwhile, thanks for your support!
MONTHLY
Pop Up Swap Shop + Last Bites Bakery: every Saturday
Share Some Sugar Pop Up Swap Shop and Last Bites Bakery return to 1200
Main Street next to Park + Vine 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 8 and every
consecutive Saturday until Model Group leases the space. Sell, barter
or just get rid of stuff that sits in closets collecting dust and
leave with other items that other people no longer want. Or leave with
nothing. All un-swapped items will be donated to CAIN (Churches Active
In Northside).
ONE-TIMERS
Third annual Forgotten Cincinnati Photography Exhibit: through Feb. 20
Park + Vine is showcasing abandoned amusement parks, crumbling
breweries and forgotten neighborhoods at third annual Forgotten
Cincinnati Photography Exhibit 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28. Photographers
Sherman Cahal, Zach Fein and Ronny Salerno return for third Final
Friday installment at Park + Vine with photographs of a deserted Queen
City. Forgotten Cincinnati runs through Feb. 20 and possibly a little
beyond.
Mushroom Cultivation: Feb. 24
Get inspiration to grow your own mushrooms easily and economically
from Wes Duren of Marvin's Organic Gardens 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at Park
+ Vine, 1202 Main Street. This hands-on workshop covers cultivation of
mushroom varieties, including Shiitake, Oyster, King Stropharia,
Blewit, Maitake and Morels. Wes will discuss the history of edible
mushrooms, while highlighting beneficial fungi that can be used to
promote bigger, brighter and more productive garden crops, landscapes
and lawns. Participants will construct their very own mushroom grow
box and cultivate their own Oyster Mushrooms and/or King Stropharia
Mushroom (think giant Portabella!) grow boxes. Bring two small (1′ x
1.5′) cardboard boxes to carry grow containers. Indoor edible mushroom
grow bags available for $20. Registration costs $20 and covers all
mushroom supplies. Space is limited. RSVP info@parkandvine.com or call
513-721-7275 before Feb. 23.
Veenie Roast: March 4
Vut do you vant on your veener? Find out at Veenie Roast during
Bockfest 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 4 at Park + Vine, which is along
the Bockfest Parade route! Try grilled vegan sausages and hot dogs on
pretzel buns with local kraut and relish. More details to come!
Home Weatherization Tips: March 5
Learn how to properly weatherize your home from Home Weatherization
Expert Tony Gray 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main
Street. Workshop includes tips and practical how-to advice from
funny-guy Gray, who was a big hit with people who attended a similar
class in November. Prepare your home for spring, while reducing energy
bills. Suggested donation of $5 benefits People Working Cooperatively.
RSVP cdemeropolis@wordsworthweb.com before March 4.
--
Dan Korman
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
Owe City back taxes?
Second Chance tax amnesty extended through March 30. No penalties, no interest on back tax. Call 513.352.3837 or web: http://
Mindfulness & Beyond: Psychotherapy & Buddhist Practice [Saturday 19 February @ 9am-4pm]: This 1-day symposium focuses on the interface of spirituality, meditation & psychotherapy. The speakers (David R. Loy, former Besl Professor of Ethics/Religion & Society at Xavier U, & Lawson Sachter, licensed Psychotherapist) are qualified & experienced Zen teachers who understand evidence-based psychotherapy & will speak on the ability of meditation & therapy to enhance each other. 6 CEU's available for psychologists, counselors & social workers. Tuition is $50 ($80 with CEU's); cash or checks. Sponsored by the Southern Ohio Family Institute. At Unitarian Church, 536 Linton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @jeffrey.goldsmith at fuse.net. (David is a friend...we are luck tohave him in Cinti. Excellent! Ellen.)
Working Assets aka Credo sends this:
Tell Congress not to cut funding for NPR, PBS
Dear Ellen,
We're only a few weeks into the 112th Congress, and Republicans are already attempting to pull the plug on public media.
In a budget proposal made public on Wednesday, House Republicans announced plans to zero out all funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the nonprofit responsible for funding public media including NPR, PBS, Pacifica and more.
If the Republicans are successful, it would be a tremendous blow to the entire public interest media sector.
We cannot allow Republicans to destroy public media.
Republicans are disingenuously claiming that they need to cut funding for public media because of budgetary constraints. But what they fail to highlight is that national public broadcasting is remarkably cost effective, providing local news and information, free of charge, for millions of viewers while only receiving about .0001% of the federal budget.1
More to the point, it's nearly impossible to put a price tag on the actual value of public broadcasting.
Public media is one of the last bulwarks against the corporate media where the combination of consolidation and profit-motive has long since shifted the focused to infotainment rather than substantive news. In many rural and less affluent communities, broadcasters rely on federal funding to provide the only available high-quality news and public affairs programming.
Without public media, corporate media monopolies would increase their already large control of what we see on television, hear on the radio or read in the newspaper.
This outcome should deeply worry all of us. The increased accumulation and consolidation of corporate power is a threat to our democracy. And nowhere is this more evident than in our media.
At a time when media consolidation is shrinking the number of perspectives we have access to over the airwaves and when newsrooms are shrinking, we need more diversity in our media not less. And we simply cannot afford to lose what public media brings to the table.
Conservatives have longed for any opportunity to defund NPR, PBS and other public media. And with Speaker Boehner wielding the gavel, it looks like they may finally get their wish.
Thank you for defending public service media.
Matt Lockshin, Campaign Manager
CREDO Action from Working Assets
P.S. It's been said that NPR receives 98% of its funding from non-government sources. But that's highly misleading. The government — through the Center for Public Broadcasting — provides a significant source of funding for NPR and NPR member stations.
Muse Cabaret Sat. Feb 19
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Lloyd House Monthly Drumming Circle the last Tuesday of the month COME THIS TUESDAY NIGHT!
It's true...
the fantastic fun of the last tuesday of the month drumming is here again...so, see you on
Tuesday, (THIS Tues.) Feb. 22
at the Lloyd House
3901 Clifton Ave.
6:45 to 8:45 PM
no prior experience necessary. bring snacks if you care to.
please park on Lafayette Ave. (after drum, etc. dropoff)
Call with any questions/concerns at 541-4900.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Jackie Millay
AND, get this. BAba Charles Miller, a local drum guru for many years, offers a weekly Samba instruction at the Peaslee Center down town. details:
215 East 14th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202-7308
(513) 621-5514
Anyone who was at the MLK Day celebration at Music Hall would have seen the Samba group parading down the left aisle, across the stage, and up the right aisle while playing drums. Way fun! ellen
Cincinnati, OH 45202-7308
(513) 621-5514
Anyone who was at the MLK Day celebration at Music Hall would have seen the Samba group parading down the left aisle, across the stage, and up the right aisle while playing drums. Way fun! ellen
FINE ARTS SAMPLER
Used to be "fine arts sampler weekend", now extends from mid Feb through April. Check it out here:
Oodles of fabulous art, dance, music, everything. Cheap tickets or free.
FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 4:30 to 5:30 at the Lloyd House. Open to all (students, teachers, the general public)
FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 4:30 to 5:30 at the Lloyd House. Open to all (students, teachers, the general public)
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Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. ~ Alexander Technique ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~ 513 221 1289 ~ Cincinnati
Fantastic introductory fee deal : First lesson free; second through 4th lessons only $10. After that, only $50/lesson if you buy a package of 4 at a time, prepaid. * The real fee is $78 per lesson. I am interested in "turning on" as many people as possible to this wonderful learning. Good for pain, for performance improvement in the arts, athletics, ... And finally, good for personal development. It has definite geriatric benefit as well.
You can read about my own experiences and find links to other sites here:
http://www.lloydhouse.com
Call and make an appointment or to discuss it with me. 513 221 1289.
........
* However, it is my commitment to adjust fees for anyone truly wanting lessons who cannot afford even this modest fee. Try it and see. Ellen
ARTICLES AND LETTERS
- Vlasta on the Cincinnati Streetcar
- Bentley Davis on Ohio Senate Bill #5
- Civil Unions now legal in Illinois
Salonista Vlasta Molak writes: No on Streetcar!
Tom Luken, former Mayor and US Congressman, is one of the people working against the Street car, and so is Chris Smitherman, the President of NAACP, together with their lawyer Chris Finney, are also fighting this street car. Their E-mail addresses are above (I am cc to them to alert them of your contacting them).
People should understand that 6 miles of this ill-conceived Street car at the price of $200 millions, covering routes that are well covered by the Metro, is a waste of taxpayers money and does NOTHING for the city, ecept futher ruining of the city budget and services.
Mayor's claim that for every dollar invested, there will be $3 return is a wishful fantasy not supported by any reasonable economic and/or risk/benefit analysis, except maybe by some mercenary economist, as Stadium economics was in 1995 (a guy from UC), in order to make believe that voters should support the scam concocted by Sport Team owners and their bankers and lawyers, who continue screwing up the City behind the scenes of the 3CDC..
There are now electric battery powered buses made by BYD in Shenzhen, China (www.byd.com) that go 190 miles on one charge and the battery recharges in one hour. This would be a far superior alternative to public transport in Cincinnati, since they are flexible, do not depend on rails and annoy car drivers on those streets. There is a good reason that the 604 miles of Cincinnati Street car was scrapped in 1951: they are annoying to car drivers, and were inflexible and dangerous on steep hills. The electric battery bus was started in Sep 2010 and Bill Gates and Warren Buffet were present. Warren Buffett owns 10% of BYD (full name Build Your Dreams). I plan to travel to China in May and get one of the E-6 SUVs that goes 250 miles on one charge. I will also have them put solar roof on the car, in order to recharge as I drive along the Silk Road and Transiberian highway. This Chinese company is looking for American partners, and there is no reason that we could not revive our car industry and produce those electric cars and buses in Cincinnati. We have many sturdy industrialo buildings that are scheduled for demolition, since somebody will make lots of money on demolishing them ;-)! There is a company of retired policemen who get 80% of the demolition in the area.
The delusion spread by some Council members regarding the impact of the 6 miles of proposed Street car regarding its effect on CO2 emissions and other air pollution is also a bunk, since more cars will come to the City because they (the Mayor and the Council) keep doling money for building more garages and are cutting Metro routes, thus increasing the most inefficient car transport (in terms of pollution and CO2 emissions). Washington Park is a prime example of this delusion spread as "facts". They used taxpayers money (over $16 millions) to cut half of the mature trees there, and build a garage underneath for expected gentrified area dwellers, north of the Park, which is mostly owned by 3CDC, who was given (by the Council) the ownership of the Washington Park for 95 years. The park itself will be sublet to the City to maintain it at the cost of over $450,000/year, while 3CDC will get all the revenues from the Garage that they are now digging under what used to be Washington Park. This 3CDC is clearly a money laundering operation for their rich venture capitalists who are getting taxpayers dole in order to increase their return!
Same with the Metropol. The City Council had given to 3CDC over $2.6 MILLIONS to evict people from their homes in Downtown, to replace them with guests who can pay boutique hotel rates. 3CDC had brought the 21 C from Louisville (home town of the Manager Dahoney) who will renovate this place! The people who are evicted from Metropol with the help of taxpayers money will now have to find a transportation to place which they attend, since they are being moved to distant areas.
The Green Cincinnati Plan is also just a screen for bad behaviors of the Mayor and the Council. While the department of Environment is lead by very competent people, when it comes to real money that the city doles out it goes for green washing rather then true green solutions of high CO2 emissions, which come from cars and buildings (heating and cooling). The energy to cool the buildings could be increased by 30% by green roofs and heating by 10% by those green roofs which would also help decrease the storm sewer overflow.
The MSD gray "solution" for the storm sewer oveflow is another asinine project that will cost $3,500 MILLIONS (that is 17.7 TIMES more than the Street Car), which is caused by the incompetence of MSD, and interests of the contractors who would not have work if non-expensive totally green solution was implemented. This green solution would pay for itself, and will involve making green roofs and rain gardens and collecting clean rain water from the roof tops, in addition to curb side retainers. As a result of this incompetence at MSD, and poor management skills of the Commissioners and the Council, the people of Hamilton County will pay 3-7 FOLD more for their water bills in the next 10 years, to recover this tremendous amounts of money, which they plan to sink into the sewers, literally!
Some of us, who understand the issues of sustainability, have been stonewalled for years by those guys (local politicians) and therefore we are finding other ways for sustainable development and redevelopment of a City and the County, in spite of them ;-)!
VM
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Bentley Davis
Demonstration of America Votes at the Ohio Statehouse Feb. 15 to voice your opposition to Senate Bill 5. The bill undermines Ohio's ability to keep and create jobs and dig out of the current economic mess. It harms the middle class, hurts small businesses, and weakens the fabric of every community in our state.
The bill calls for end of collective bargaining, which will eliminate the voice of our teachers, police officers, firefighters, caregivers and others that provide critical services in our neighborhoods. Taking away the voice of our neighborhoods and friends will not create jobs or fix our budget problems. It will only hurt us all by harming the middle class and hurting small businesses.
Please stand in support of those that make our communities safer and stronger. Stand with our neighbors, friends, and family members – and urge your state senator to vote against SB 5.
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Below is a message from our friends at NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio:
Dear Friend,
The last week has been crazy in the Ohio Statehouse. With a looming EIGHT BILLION DOLLAR budget shortfall our legislators are instead focused on making sure that government gets to make your reproductive health decisions for you. Just in the last week we have seen the introduction of 5 abortion related bills dealing with the rights of women under 18 to get access to abortion, stopping you from purchasing insurance that covers abortions with your own money and bans on abortion starting as early as 18 days after conception.
It is ridiculous that in the midst of this economic crisis the anti-choice majority in the Ohio Legislature are focusing on abortion rather than helping the unemployed workers in Ohio get back to work. Sign our petition today and tell your state legislator to cut it out and work on fixing our economy.
We have a long couple of years ahead of us; this assault on the women of Ohio (and around the nation) has just begun. Sign the petition today so we can help make sure that your voice is heard in the statehouse. Thank you for doing all that you do to protect the women of Ohio, we can't do it without you!
Sincerely,
Jaime Miracle
Policy Director
NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio
This week Rep Wachtmann introduced his abortion ban that would outlaw abortions before most women even know they are pregnant. Is this who should be making health decisions for women? Sign the petition today!
My dau-in-law sent me this. Civil Unions in Illinois!
See links below.
On Feb 13, 2011, at 11:03 AM, Fran Simon wrote:
It's true - civil unions!
Here's an article and a video about it.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/31/illinois-civil-unions-gov_n_816685.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GTlrtlIBmcINCIDENTALLY, THIS (below) IS A WONDERFUL SHORT VIDEO: young man praising his lesbian moms at Iowa legislature:On Feb 4, 2011, at 9:12 AM, Fran Simon wrote:Thought you might appreciate this testimony from a very impressive young man. Unfortunately, a constitutional ban on gay marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships passed the Iowa House that afternoon 62-37.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSQQK2Vuf9Q
REVIEWS: BOOKS, Movies, MUSIC, CONCERTS, RESTAURANTS, WEBSITES ...
Please send me your tips...love to hear what you are reading etc. ellen
Wow, people tell me they read these reviews! Awesome. Now send me yours. long or short, anything. ellen
I attended Ignite Cincinnati #5 on Wed, Feb 9, and thoroughly enjoyed it. See http://www.ignitecincinnati.net/2011/01/19/ignite-cincinnati-5-speakers/#more-305 The rest of the tag line is Ignite Cincinnati: Start Something, which I completely love. I believe there is so much genius lurking or already expressing in each of us, that given the opportunity to express, all sorts of wonderful, creative projects and lasting change can occur. So, off I went to my first Ignite Cincinnati. The basic format is:
"Up to 20 slides and 5 minutes is all you get. Not a second more. The presenters need to get to the point quickly, and make it exciting and engaging." There is plenty of mingle time before the presentations begin and a long intermission for lots of connecting, and for the venue's (The 20th Century Theater in Oakley) revenue, lots of drinking. They announced that 400 people were there; it handled the crowd well. There were 16 presentations, and each was fabulous in its own way. And, if I tried hard, I could contact anyone who shared something that I want to know more about, and connect with that person later, or maybe even find them later at the event.
I did hear from some previous attendees that said this one was better than previous ones, so they may be getting better, but I think you take a chance and show up, and have your own experience.
This type of event gives me much hope for the future. People are so clever, young and old. Let's each step up and dream the world we want to live in, share that with others, and create projects to fulfill. And, I read on the website that this is run by all volunteers, so one more example of people doing good stuff, just because they want to!
I had heard about Ignite #4 and missed it, so I made sure I got on the email list, suggest you do the same, because the next event date has not been scheduled. I don't know if they are always on Wednesdays...
If you want to ask me more, feel free to contact me at bnewtoday@gmail.com or 513-200-9848.
for the fun of it,
Brenda
Thank you Valerie Cronus Bickett for sending this with your announcement of the Gibbis Moon gathering
(interested in a monthly poetry bee? write Valerie Cronus Bickett <VCB@fuse.net> )
Stone
Go inside a stone
That would be my way.
Let somebody else become a dove
Or gnash with a tiger's tooth.
I am happy to be a stone.
From the outside the stone is a riddle:
No one knows how to answer it.
Yet within, it must be cool and quiet
Even though a cow steps on it full weight,
Even though a child throws it in a river;
The stone sinks, slow, unperturbed
To the river bottom
Where the fishes come to knock on it
And listen.
I have seen sparks fly out
When two stones are rubbed,
So perhaps it is not dark inside after all;
Perhaps there is a moon shining
From somewhere, as though behind a hill—
Just enough light to make out
The strange writings, the star-charts
On the inner walls.Charles Simic
Art Sanctuary
I would always choose to be the person running
rather than the mob chasing
I would prefer to be the person laughed at
rather than the teenagers laughing
I always admired the men and women who sat down
for their rights
And held in disdain the men and women who spat
on them
Everyone deserves Sanctuary a place to go where you are
safe
Art offers Sanctuary to everyone willing
to open their hearts as well as their eyes
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Looking Ahead:
Wine Tasting to Benefit Integrative Learning Center of Mid America [Saturday 12 March @ 2-6pm]: Say good-bye to winter with a spring wine tasting of 4 specially selected wines in CityBeat's 2010 Best Wine Bar. Marty's Hops & Vines not only has unique selection of over 200 wines, vast range of beers & great small plate menu, but also provides a warm, friendly atmosphere. Plus, for only $20, you get to support a great org. Integrative Learning Center grows healthier lives & a healthier world thru questioning, discovery & application. Profits help fund current projects such as giving kids a boost in the classroom thru movement & awareness, helping individuals continue their recovery from chronic stroke, & keeping people over 65 standing tall, vital & balanced. At Marty's Hops & Vines, 6110 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info @ 513.827.0027 &integrativelearningcenter.org.
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1st Look - Ongoing:
Calligraphy Exhibit [thru Thursday 10 March]: Using a variety of styles & techniques, the Greater Cincinnati Calligrapher's Guild membership shows off its love of the lettering arts from books to banners to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Guild. At the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ klm225 at cinci.rr.com.
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Calendar:
Carrie Newcomer Workshop for Women [Thursday 17 February @ 7-9pm]: Carrie Newcomer will present a workshop for women entitled Writing Down Our Stories: The Power & Wisdom of Women's Experience. Using discussion, music & specifically designed writing exercises, this workshop will explore the power of women's experience & personal story. Carrie will present writing tools that help mine personal history & experience, always with an eye for how individual stories connect to shared practice to enhance reflection & spiritual development. This workshop is open to all levels of writing experience & will be presented in a safe, nurturing & encouraging atmosphere. Free will offering. Please RSVP. See next item on companion workshop for men. See Newcomer concert on Fri 18 Feb. At Saint Monica Saint George Newman Center, 328 West Mc Millan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219. More info & RSVP @ 513.381.6400 & carrienewcomer.com.
Workshop for Men [Thursday 17 February @ 7-9pm]: Richard J. Sweeney, PhD, leads a workshop entitled Maturely Masculine: The Spiritual Development of Men. The spiritual development of men must be rooted in a well-rounded understanding of masculine identity. This includes the challenge of integrating both masculine & feminine aspects of personality. We will explore this challenge & other factors that shape men's development today. Sweeney is a Jungian psychoanalyst & licensed professional clinical counselor in private practice in Cincinnati & Columbus, OH. Free will offering. Please RSVP. See previous item on companion workshop for women. At Saint Monica Saint George Newman Center, 328 West Mc Millan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219. More info & RSVP @ 513.381.6400.
Introduction to Men's Work [Thursday 17 February @ 7-9pm]: Step into a circle where men practice taking the risk. See it modeled; try it on for size. All men are welcome. Free. At Glendale New Church, 845 Congress Avenue, Glendale, Cincinnati, OH 45246. More info @ 513.543.7767.
HeBREW Happy Hour Trivia Night [Thursday 17 February @ 6pm]: Where can Jewish young professionals go to meet new people, sip some suds, have a great time & win some prizes? Access' HeBREW Happy Hour Trivia Night. No need to be a know-it-all. Anyone who has an aptitude for all things trivial will enjoy the fast-action & fun as teams field questions in areas ranging from science to sports to pop culture & politics in this private game night event presented by Last Call Trivia. Music, drinks, prizes & more. At the Pig & Whistle, 2680 Madison Road, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info & RSVP @ jypaccess.org.
The Wade Baker Jazz Collaboration [Thursday 17 February @ 7:30pm]: Bass guitarist Wade Baker will be joined by Rob Dixon on sax, AJ Brannan on piano, Mike Sharfe on bass & Eric Hergenrother on drums. The Wade Baker Jazz Collaboration has been chosen to perform at this year's Mid Point Music Festival, a rarity for jazz ensembles. Tickets are $10; Jazz Club Members Free. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31 at gmail.com& theredmoor.com.
Carrie Newcomer Concert [Friday 18 February @ 7:30-9:30pm]: Acclaimed musician Carrie Newcomer will perform a spirit-filled evening concert. Carrie is a longtime folk musician who has released 12 albums & performed with Alison Kraus & Mary Chapin Carpenter among others. Carrie's music has been praised by Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Acoustic Guitar, Performing Songwriter, Paste Magazine among others. "Carrie Newcomer is much more than a musician. She's a poet, storyteller, snake charmer, good neighbor, friend & lover, minister of the wide-eyed gospel of hope & grace." ~ Barbara Kingsolver, The Poisonwood Bible. Tickets are $25; only $15 for seniors & students; group rates for 10 or more. See workshop on Thu 17 Feb. At Saint Monica Saint George Newman Center, 328 West Mc Millan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219. More info @ tix @ 513.381.6400 & carrienewcomer.com.
FELA! - film [Friday & Sunday 18 & 20 February; social hour @ 6pm; film @ 7pm]: This film of a live performance at the Royal National Theatre is the true story of Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician who became an ardent political activist & human rights advocate. Inspired by Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis & James Brown, Fela Kuti was the father of Afrobeat music, a pulsating fusion of jazz, funk & Yoruba rhythm. Placed in the Shrine Kuti's club in Nigeria, this is an unforgettable evening of soul-shaking, immersive music & mesmerizing dance. A knock-out on & off Broadway, winning 3 Tonys & an Obie, it is now thrilling London audiences. Presented by Cincinnati World Cinema & Carnegie Arts Center at 1 of only 6 locations within 400 miles. Pre-film social hour & intermission feature cash bar & food from Europa Bistro & Cafe. At the Carnegie Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011. More info, tix & trailers @ 859.781.8151, WorldCinema at fuse.net & CincyWorldCinema.org.
Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count [Saturday 19 February @ 9am-noon]: The GBBC is an annual 4-day event for bird-watchers of all ages to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are across the continent & in Hawaii. These counts by "citizen scientists" help researchers at Cornell Lab of Ornithology & National Audubon Society learn how birds are doing & how to protect them & the environment we share. Last year, participants created the continent's largest snapshot of bird populations ever recorded. Anyone can help; novices & experts. Help for all or part of the count. Learn from more experienced watchers by watching indoor bird feeders at the Clifford Bird Banding Station, attending a Beginning Birding 101 class at 10am or joining a hike. It is free & fun. No RSVP. Young Birders will get a certificate for their help. At Clifford Bird Observatory (Sisters of Charity Motherhouse), 5900 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH. More info @ 513.941.6497 & whocooksforyou at gmail.com.
Mindfulness & Beyond: Psychotherapy & Buddhist Practice [Saturday 19 February @ 9am-4pm]: This 1-day symposium focuses on the interface of spirituality, meditation & psychotherapy. The speakers (David R. Loy, former Besl Professor of Ethics/Religion & Society at Xavier U, & Lawson Sachter, licensed Psychotherapist) are qualified & experienced Zen teachers who understand evidence-based psychotherapy & will speak on the ability of meditation & therapy to enhance each other. 6 CEU's available for psychologists, counselors & social workers. Tuition is $50 ($80 with CEU's); cash or checks. Sponsored by the Southern Ohio Family Institute. At Unitarian Church, 536 Linton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @jeffrey.goldsmith at fuse.net.
Laurel & Hardy Film Evening [Saturday 19 February @ 6:45-10pm]: "Wood 'n Work" will feature a fun-film evening of classic comedy featuring our heroes working with wood (!). Three Laurel & Hardy short films, including "Busy Bodies," will be shown, along with a cartoon, an Our Gang short & a Charley Chase film. Plus some film surprises & the fabulous raffle. Presented by "The Chimp Tent," the Tri-State's local chapter of The Sons of the Desert (the Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society). Tickets are $5 for adults; kids 12 & younger are get in free. At the Seasons Retirement Community main auditorium, 7300 Dearwester Drive, Kenwood, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info @ 513.559.0112, chimptent at live.com & thechimptent.com.
Celebrity Series featuring renowned actor John Amos [Saturday 19 February @ 2-7:30pm]: The Cincinnati Black Theatre Co. presents its Celebrity Series featuring John Amos in Halley's Comet. A fascinating, incredibly funny, thought-provoking theatrical experience you will want to share with everyone. Tickets are $35. At the New School for Creative & Performing Arts, 108 W. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.241.6060 & cincinnatiblacktheatre.org.
MUSE Cabaret [Saturday 19 February @ 7:30pm]: Life is a cabaret old chum - come hear the (MUSE) Cabaret. MUSE – Cincinnati's Women's Choir members & their friends present their 1st -ever evening of song & fun in a cabaret. The talent under 1 roof will be impressive. See the talent of MUSE come alive as singers take the stage as soloists. Singers will be joined by the extraordinary talent of pianist Steve Milloy. Karaoke & raffles. Tickets are $15-20. At Below Zero; 1122 Walnut Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.221.1118 & musechoir.org.
Sayler Park Village Arts Council Wine Tasting Fundraiser [Saturday 19 February @ 7-9pm]: Wine Tasting to benefit the Sayler Park Village Arts Council, formed to promote music & arts awareness & opportunities in the community. Money raised will support free summer concerts in the Sayler Park Square & other events for the community. It will be a chance to see the arts center development in progress. $10. RSVP by Feb. 12; space limited. At SPVAC Arts Center, 6557 Gracely Drive, Sayler Park, Cincinnati, OH 45233. Info & RSVP @ 513.467.9299 & spvacmail at gmail.com.
Favorite Soups of Our Presidents [Saturdays 19 & 26 February @ 2-5pm]: Sample favorite soups loved by our past & present presidents. At the Spice & Tea Exchange of Cincinnati, 2637 Edmondson Road, Rookwood Commons, Cincinnati, OH. More info @ 513.531.7000 & spiceandtea.com.
Breadmaking Workshop [Sunday 20 February]: Join Grail member & long time baker Elizabeth Robinson & learn how to make healthy, delicious whole-grain bread, including how to knead by hand & how to work with yeast. Bring your questions & apron. The program is followed by Grailville's annual quilt show, Necessary Beauty (see next item). $45. Reservation required. At Grailville, 923 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340 & grailville.org.
Necessary Beauty: The Art of Women [Sunday 20 February @ 4-5:30pm]: Come in from the February cold & enjoy this annual Quilt Show, along with a hot drink & some fresh bread from our bread making class. The afternoon is designed to delight senses with the art of local women quilters, musicians & bread makers. Free. At Grailville, 923 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340 & grailville.org.
3rd Annual Forgotten Cincinnati Photography Exhibit [thru Sunday 20 February]: This exhibit showcases abandoned amusement parks, crumbling breweries & forgotten neighborhoods. Photographers Sherman Cahal, Zach Fein & Ronny Salerno return for this Final Friday installment a with photographs of a deserted Queen City. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, info at parkandvine.com & parkandvine.com.
February Feline Frenzy! Help OAR Provide Discounted Spay/Neuter Surgeries for Spay Day [Tuesday 22 February]: Ohio Alleycat Resource (OAR) will join veterinarians nationwide to celebrate Spay Day, an annual campaign organized by the Humane Society of the US to promote spay/neuter & provide reduced-cost surgeries for tens of thousands of animals. OAR's goal is to raise $4,000 to provide reduced-cost surgeries to the public for the week of Spay Day (22-25 February). With your help, OAR will offer $25 spay/neuter-rabies packages to 200 people who might otherwise be unable to help a cat in their care. Your donation could help us prevent hundreds of unwanted kittens. Make your donation @ 513.871.0185 & oar.chipin.com/february-feline-frenzy.
Discover The American Teenager with Robin Bowman [Tuesday 22 February @ 6:30pm]: Photojournalist Robin Bowman will discuss her book, It's Complicated: The American Teenager, a collection of 419 photographs & interviews with teenagers from every region of the country & every socioeconomic group. Learn more about her fascinating journey into the teenage psyche. Free. At the Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. More info @ cincinnatilibrary.org/press/2011/American%20Teenage%20Author%20Visit.pdf.
European Country Briefing: Republic of Poland [Tuesday 22 February @ 4-6:30pm]: Guests of Honor: Mr. Kubacki, Minister Counselor, Embassy of Poland; Ms. Ewa Junczyk-Ziomecka, Consul General, Consulate NYC; Mr. Eric Stewart, President, US - Poland Business Council. Panelists: Minister Kubacki, Polish Trade & Invest Agency; Ms. Marcia Brandstadt - Director,U.S. Commercial Service; Ms. Emily Tucker, Trade Development Manager, Ohio Department of Development; Mr. Eric Stewart, President, US/Poland Business Council; & Alex Tosolini, Vice President for Global E-Commerce, P&G. Sponsored by the European-American Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $35 for EACC members; $45 for non-members. Deadline to register is Friday 18 February. At Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel, 35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.458.5244x121 & jbaranki at aol.com.
Chamber Music Concert [Tuesday 22 February @ 8pm]: Highly acclaimed duo, directors of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, cellist David Finckel & pianist Wu Han play Beethoven & Brahms. Tickets are $25; UC students admitted free. Presented by Chamber Music Cincinnati at Robert Werner Hall, U.C. College-Conservatory of Music. More info @ 858.581.6877 &cincychamber.org.
The Human Rights Watch International Film Fest [Tuesday-Friday 22-25 February @ Noon]: Tuesday: Out In The Silence; Wednesday: Youth Producing Change; Thursday: In the Land of the Free; Friday: Camp Victory - Afghanistan. All films are free. Discussions follow films. At MainStreet Cinema, Tangeman University Center, University of Cincinnati west Campus. More info @ 513.556.6115, Nicole.amuser at uc.edu & uc.edu/sald.
Shout! The Mod Musical [Thursday 24 February – Sunday 13 March @ 8pm (Wed–Sat) & 2pm (Sun)]: SHOUT! flips thru the years like a music magazine, taking you back to the sound, fashion & freedom of the 60's. This smashing revue tracks 5 groovy gals as they come of age during the days that made England swing. Join this non-stop journey thru the infectious pop anthems that made household names of stars like Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield & Lulu, with new arrangements of hits including "To Sir With Love," "Downtown," "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," "Son of A Preacher Man," "These Boots Are Made for Walking", "Alfie", The Look of Love", "Goldfinger," & more. An irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions & psychedelic dances from the 60's. Tickets are $21 for adults; $19 for seniors & students. At Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, 45238. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550 & cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Matcha Tasting [Thursday 24 Thursday @ 6:30pm]: Matcha is among the world's healthiest feel-good beverages. Essencha now carries different types of matcha. This tasting will provide a great opportunity to explore them during this interactive, informative tasting. History, culture, preparation & health benefits will be covered in this mega-matcha tasting. $20/person includes tasting, seminar & light foods paired with matcha. At Essencha Tea House & Fine Teas, 3212a Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info & RSVP @ 513.533.4832 & tea at essencha.com.
Tie-Dye Ball [Friday 25 February @ 8pm-2am]: Two of Cincinnati's longest-running jam bands will host the 2nd Annual Tie Dye Ball, featuring music by the Grateful Dead, Phish, Rolling Stones, Jerry Garcia Band & Bob Dylan. Jerry's Little Band has been together since 1993, & The Spookfloaters have been performing since 1987. A portion of proceeds will benefit Play it Forward, a 501c3 nonprofit org that helps local musicians in extreme need. In addition to music, there will be a raffle of many items donated by local businesses & a grand prize Fender Electric-Acoustic guitar donated by Willis Music in Eastgate. Wear your best tie-dye shirts & beads with your favorite dancing shoes. $10. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt. Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.335.7254 & pifvolunteer at gmail.com.
Establishing & Operating a School Garden Program - class 3 [Saturday 26 February @ 9-10:30am]: This spring, Granny's Garden School offers a series of workshops regarding various aspects of establishing & operating a school garden program. This class discusses fundraising & securing in-kind donations, & how to use the resources unique to your school to secure the supplies you need. Workshop is $25 per person. The workshop will take place at Natorp's Garden Store, 5373 Merten Drive, Mason, OH 45040. More info @ 513.324.2873, schoolgarden at fuse.net &grannysgardenschool.com.
Scarf it up!! [Sunday 26 February @ 1-4pm]: Come to the Weavers Guild open house to meet the people & enjoy an easy weaving project. There will be scarves & scarf kits available for sale. Part of the 2011 Artswave Sampler Weekend. At Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, 4870 Gray Road, Cincinnati, OH 45232. More info @ president at weaversguildcincinnati.org.
Mediterranean Echoes - Belly Dancing & Seminar [Saturday 26 February; seminar @ 9am-4pm @ Show @ 7pm]: This belly dance performance & seminar will feature Aegela & Ruric Amari. Performing solo will be Ergallis, Conchi, Anna Mar del Sur & Safiya Nawaar. Troupes & duets include Aegelas Dance Troupe, Anastasia & Noura Duet, Binaat Al Bedouin, Alhambra Dance Troupe, Samovar Dance Troupe, Samovar East, & Habeeba's Cincinnati Dance Co. Live music by the Kakias Family Band. Seminar is $70 pre-registered; $75 at door. Show is $18 for adults, $10 for kids: 5-12; kids under 5 are free. At Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati OH 45236. More info @ conchi.homestead.com/medechoes.html.
This Little Light of Mine: Stories of Marian Anderson & Leontyne Price [thru Saturday 26 February; see details]: Cincinnati Opera will present 5 community performances of its education touring production This Little Light of Mine: The Stories of Marian Anderson & Leontyne Price. Written by & starring soprano Adrienne Danrich, This Little Light of Mine is a musical tribute chronicling the groundbreaking careers of these African-American opera icons. Thru music & historic photographs, Ms. Danrich demonstrates the role music played in changing the hearts & minds of people during the Civil Rights Movement. Anderson & Price overcame racial barriers to become international opera stars with the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. This 1-hour production will tour schools 12-26 February, plus have 5 public performances 12, 20, 23 & 26 February. For students grades 6-12, families & adults. Community Performances: Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Sat 12 Feb @ 10am (free); Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, Sun 20 Feb @ 11am (free); Compass Community Church at Rhino's, Wed 23 Feb @ 7pm (free); School for Creative and Performing Arts, Sat 26 Feb @ 1:55pm (free); & National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Sat 26 Feb @ 6pm ($5). Joseph-Beth Booksellers will host Ms. Danrich for special appearances on Sat 19 Feb: Storytime & songs @ 11am & The Making of This Little Light of Mine @ 1pm. More info & tix @ 513.241.2742, 513.768.5562 & cincinnatiopera.org.
Endangered Cincinnati: Can These Buildings Be Saved & More Great Cincinnati Families at Home [thru Saturday 26 February]: Help celebrate these 2 fantastic exhibits created by the Betts House. Free. At Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.497.2860 & cliftonculturalarts.org.
A Day of Quiet [Saturday 26 February @ 10am–4pm]: Women & men are invited for a day of reflection & prayer to refocus on personal goals & what brings you joy in your life. Grailville will provide a simple framework of prayer & song for participants to use, or not, as each sees fit, plus optional gathering times. Partners, friends & families may also choose to use the time to reconnect. $15; please bring your lunch. Reservation required. At Grailville 923 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340 & grailville.org.
Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra Winter Concert "Symphonic Virtuosity" [Sunday 27 February @ 3pm]: This performance will feature violinist Jin Hee Kim performing Bruch's Violin Concerto #1. Dr. Kim has performed solo concerto & chamber music concerts in the US & abroad & is currently the violin professor at the College of Mount St. Joseph. The concert will also include Beethoven's "Coriolanus" Overture, "Les Preludes" by Lizst, & selections from Brahms Serenade. Free; donations accepted. After the concert, enjoy a delicious Italian dinner sponsored by the Elder High School Glee Club. At Seton Performance Hall, 3901 Glenway Avenue, Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Convenient parking in Seton's lot or garage. More info @ 513.941.8956 & GOCMO.org.
Art & Spirituality of Ukrainian Easter Eggs [Sunday 27 February @ 1:30-4:30pm; optional lunch @ 12:30]: Artist Karen O'Brien leads this hands-on intro to the beautiful & meditative practice of "pysanky" as a form of prayer. The afternoon includes a brief history/spirituality of the Ukrainian Eggs, a demonstration of their creation & an opportunity to "compose" your own prayer thru designing eggs which can be taken home & displayed for Easter. Tuition is $35, or $45 with lunch. Reservation required. Women, men & kids 12 & older are welcome to attend. At Grailville 923 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340 & grailville.org.
Coffee Talk & Hot Topics at Red Tree Art Gallery [Sunday 27 February @ 3pm]: Sunday at the coffee shop has never been steamier. Join JCafe, a program for Jewish young professionals, 21-35, for Kosher Sex, a discussion about Judaism's take on sex. From foreplay to fornication, no topic will be off limits when Ari Boxman, 4th year Hebrew Union College Rabbinic student, leads this titillating conversation about subjects such as sensuality, sex & other issues typically too taboo to touch in polite company. Free with advanced RSVP, & includes a free coffee drink & decadent desserts to compliment the conversation. Sponsored by Access, a program of The Mayerson Foundation for Jewish young professionals 21-35. At the Redtree Art Gallery, 3210 Madison Road, Oakley, Cincinnati, OH. More info & RSVP by Feb 24 @ jypaccess.org.
My Castle on the Nile: Illustrated Sheet Music by Black Composers, 1828-1943 [thru Monday 28 February]: From Francis Johnson to Duke Ellington, the significant contributions of African American composers to this country's musical heritage are vividly demonstrated thru a display of illustrated sheet music drawn from the Library's extensive collection. At Main Library, Cincinnati Room, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org.
Kid's View Photography Class [Mondays thru February 28 after school @ 3:30-5pm]: Kids View is a photography program that engages youth with their communities thru long-term projects. This winter, Kid's View gets ringside seats to explore the local youth boxing scene by participating in a collaborative photography project with Cincinnati Golden Gloves. Students will learn basic photography skills at Prairie's Northside studio, then photograph youth boxing training sessions & exhibitions at the Golden Gloves training facility at the Mount Auburn Recreation Center. Students will also photograph a regional boxing tournament in Cincinnati in early March. The project culminates with an exhibit of student work at Prairie's gallery in Northside in early April & publication of a book of photographs & writing about Cincinnati Golden Gloves, to include work from Kid's View students. Enrollment is $85; limited to 8 students ages 12-18. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ info at cincinnatikidsview.com & cincinnatikidsview.com.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
Opening the Door - Dream Dialogue Circle [Six Circle Saturdays @ 10am-noon: Jan 22, Feb 5 & 19, Mar 5 & 19 & Apr 2]: Come together in a sacred loving way to open the door & connect with the power that speaks to you in dreams. This is a unique opportunity to experience the power & joy of dreaming in community. $15 per session at door; $75 for all 6 Circles & 12 weeks dialogue with online community. Facilitated by Robin Ok in partnership with Transfiguration Spirituality Retreat Center. At the Johnston House, corner of Albion Avenue & Albion Lane, Glendale, OH 45246. More info @ 513.202.3861 & laughndream @ gmail.com.
Terri Kern - "Bridge" [thru Saturday 5 March]: Terri Kern will be showing her new fine art ceramic vessels & panels, drawings & letterpress prints. Terri is one of most exciting ceramic artists in the country today. She has won several international & US awards for excellence in ceramics. Her extraordinary ceramic surfaces are full of rich color & detailed images achieved by brushing at least 1000 strokes of underglaze on each piece. The mysterious & moving images in her ceramics & drawings are narrative interpretations of her experiences in life & as an artist. At 5th Street Gallery, 55 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.579.9333, 5thstreetgallery at fuse.net & 5thstreetgallery.com.
Lost Cincinnati: Why Buildings Die [thru Monday 14 March]: This award-winning exhibit created by The Betts House features some of Cincinnati's lost landmarks including canals, parks, schools, theaters, churches & inclines. The exhibit explores the reasons why these buildings no longer exist – fire, natural disasters, automobile, neglect & structural failure, functional obsolescence, urban renewal, changing land uses, & financial factors. At Westwood Library, 3345 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211. More info @ 513.369.4474 & kathy.bach at cincinnatilibrary.org.
Three Casseroles - Live Music [Wednesdays @ 8-11pm]: Local acoustic trio, The Three Casseroles, performs fun, eclectic music with international influences. Sylvain Acher, Sasha Strunjas & Liz Wu weave together lively strands of Gypsy Jazz, Bossa Nova, Flamenco plus songs in French, Spanish & Russian. At Poco a Poco Restaurant, Hyde Park Square, 2724 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info at 513.321.7626.
Reiki First, Second & Third Degree, Intuitive Development, Tarot Cards, Meditation Classes & more: Patricia Garry teaches classes, plus provides Reiki sessions & Tarot readings by appointment. Classes meet in East Walnut Hills. More info on classes, schedules, tuition, dates & times @patricia at patriciagarry.com.
Karaoke moves to Friday Nights @ 7pm-midnight: Great DJ music & karaoke. Enjoy a great venue, great food & opportunity to sing your favorite songs & dance the night away. If you want to have this form of live entertainment in Kennedy Heights, you must support it. Admission is $10, Ladies $5 before 9PM. Soft drinks, appetizers & snacks available to buy. BYOB. At arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati, 6543 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info @ 513.841.2822, info at aimcincinnati.org & aimcincinnati.org.
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