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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
(clockwise from Alan in the purple shirt): Alan, David, Paul, Dan, Mira, Vlasta, Spencer, Ellen.
At the Table: Vlasta Molak, Mira Rodwan, David Cort, Alan Weiner, Dan Griffith, Spencer Konicov, Paul Valerius
Discussion of the death of Osama BinLaden.
Spencer: when the Pharaoh's army were drowning in the Red Sea, God said, "Don't celebrate; they are my children also"
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spencer: I saw a camera for sale by Sony for $2,043!
Ellen: Karen Imbus will be here at 7 pm to get signatures for the petition to state S.B. 5, the union busting bill.
... Standing Women demonstration here at the Lloyd House, Sunday at 1:00, also same tikme Hyde Park Square near the fountain. Come with bell(s), Signs. Demonstration for Peace and wellbeing for children... see below.
topic: GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMOs)
Vlasta: PhD in biochemistry SUNY Brooklyn, post doc in molecular genetics at UC
Then worked at EPA in risk assessment for toxikc environmental agents and also studied GMOs for the EPA.
In 1992 attended conference in biotechnology in agriculture; The were touting these herbicide resistant GMOs, and I argued with them.
Every living organism is made of cells. We have 13 billion cells in our bodies. Each cell contains the DNA, the genes, which determine our physical structure. Both plants and animals.
DNA is a large molecule; determines the nature of the proteins being synthesized in the cell.
In GMO, scientist has inserted a different kind of DNA, sequence of neucleotides, makes a living organism that reproduces the traits introduced; and the new traits can come from a different species.
e.g. they take a kernel of corn, and insert into the DNA some neucleotides from say a bacterium, and then the corn grows into the modified plant and its seeds also have the trait.
Reasons why this is good: They can produce varieties of food crops that are resistant to diseases... More hardy varieties.
Same rationale as for the green revolution.
Insect resistant varieties.
But insects can evolve to overcome ...
Of most concern is the resistance to herbicides, because it produces more heavy pesticide use, with negative environmental impact.
1/3 of your crop goes to pests with or without pesticides. Studies show no difference!
Worst is that the pollens spread these traits to neighboring fields. Monsanto successfully sued farmers whose crops had this acquired feature .
Makes the farmers hostage to Monsanto for buying their seeds every year.
Once i found out what this GMO thing is I was opposed.
There are good uses. j e.g. human insulin is now produced by bacteria, so much less expensive. Other drugs could also be produced that way.
Incidentally, some farmers are going back to plowing with oxen. American farmers. The oxen do less damage for the field.
Farmer has to walk 9 mi to plough 1 acre.
Over 80% of all our corn and our wheat has been genetically modified.
US gov't is putting intense pressure on Europeans to allow impotation of U.S. GMO foods.
KAREN IMBUS ON SB 5 REPEAL PETITION
I am a Clifton resident from 18 years. I am an attorney in labor and employment law. Ulmer and Berne firm. Our firm represents everybody. At the Cinti office we rep some public employee unions. The CFT (cinti fed of teachers) and the AAUP Cinti chapter (the University profs union.)
Governor Kaisich did not discuss this issue in his campaign.
I believe SB 5 is a politically motivated bill. Designed to eviscerate unions, not to save the state money or balance the budget.
They want to weaken the Dem party by starving them of the cash that Unions give.
It eliminates the ability to negotiate fair share dues...
Restricts the union's ability to support political campaigns by depleting their cash and also by weakening them so that all their activities are weaker.
Check out facts at http://www.WeAreOhio.com a coalition of many organizations.
The campaign is to put SB 5 on the ballot in November.
It is important that people let their elected officials know how they feel about this bill.
(repeal referendum petition.)
Come to my house in Clifton to sign the petition: call: 698 5046 (work).
I will bring it to your house. We need 230,000 valid signatures.
~ end of table notes ~
Hugs!
Ellen
MOTHER'S DAY WOMEN'S DEMONSTRATION FOR PEACE, WELFARE
Park + Vine ("Green" General Store)
1202 Main Street
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Park-Vine/127349644049#!/event.php?eid=170823689634440
Greetings!
Here's most recent list of Park + Vine events. It's our favorite time
of year: Earth Day and Bike Month! And our fourth anniversary is
coming up Final Friday, May 27. Whoa!
Thanks
PARK + VINE BOTTOMLESS COFFEE DEALIO
Park + Vine Bottomless Coffee Dealio means coffee and tea lovers can
satisfy their cravings year-round for less than 33 cents a day with a
one-time price that locks in savings for 2011. PRICE ADJUSTMENT APRIL
1: Purchase coffee card for $90 and receive limited edition Park +
Vine Klean Kanteen (while supplies last) and limitless refills of La
Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie drip coffee, and Frontier and The
Herbal Sage Tea Company teas through Dec. 31, 2011! Monthly cards for
$20 available, too. Yearly card holders receive other in-store
specials announced throughout the year.
POP UP SHOPS
Pop Up Bicycle Repair Shop: every Saturday
Before you ride, stop by Pop Up Bicycle Repair Shop for a quick safety
check and some tuning up 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday outside Park
+ Vine, 1202 Main Street. For a fee, MoBo Bicycle Cooperative
volunteer mechanics are on-hand to check air, brakes, cranks and quick
releases. Mechanics conduct "ABC Quick Check" to make sure bicycles
are safe to ride before they hit the streets. All proceeds from
Saturday help Chuckie, MoBo shop dog, who was recently diagnosed with
cancer. For more information, e-mail mobobicyclecoop@gmail.com.
Pop Up Swap Shop + Last Bites Bakery: every other Saturday
Park + Vine sets up Share Some Sugar Pop Up Swap Shop + Last Bites
Bakery 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every OTHER Saturday (April 23) at 1200 Main
Street. Anyone is welcome to bring things taking up space in their
closets or gathering dust in their basement, set it out and either
sell, swap or give it away. Unclaimed items will stay in the pop-up
shop until the last day, and will be donated to CAIN (Churches Active
In Northside) when the shop is closed. Shop remains open until space
is rented out.
FRIDAY NIGHTS AT PARK + VINE
Leopold Martini Drawings: April 29
Leopold Martini holds his first professional art show 6 to 9 p.m.
Final Friday, April 29 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Martini, 12,
gets inspiration for his drawings from Akira Toryama, Bill Watterson,
Jim Borgman and Kiyohiko Azuma. A sixth-grade student at North
Avondale Montessori, his drawings can also be seen in a Cincinnati
Public Schools art show at Main Library, 800 Vine Street. His work is
set to be featured in a Sister Cities exhibit in France curated by
noted local and international artist Suzanne Lambert. In conjunction
with Martini's opening, poet Gerry Grubbs will read from his two
recent collections, The Girls In Bright Dresses Dancing and Palaces of
the Night.
Veenie Roast with Green Drinks Cincinnati: May 6
Vut do you vant on your veener? Find out at the now-monthly Veenie
Roast 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Try
grilled vegan sausages and hot dogs on Mayday pretzel buns with Fab
Ferments kraut and relish. Cash only. Green Drinks Cincinnati returns
(with Veenie Roast) May 6 here at Park + Vine!
Veeegan Pizza Partay: May 13
Grub on vegan slices at second monthly Veeegan Pizza Partay 6 to 9
p.m. Friday, May 13 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Featured pizza
parlor to be announced. Co-sponsored by CincyVeg.com.
Bike Month Kombucha Keg Party: May 20
Sample Fab Ferments kombucha on tap and La Terza coffee while grubbing
on vegan appetizers at Bike Month Kombucha Keg Party 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday, May 20 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Co-sponsored by Queen
City Bike.
OTHER FUN STUFF
Bike Month Coffee Dealio for Hotties on Bicycles: May 1-31
In addition to our beaming sponsorship of Bike Month in May, we're
rewarding every single bicyclist who walks through our doors–after
parking his/her bicycle at Main Street Bike Corral in front of Park +
Vine–with a free cup of locally-roasted La Terza coffee. Yep, just
show us your bicycling hotness and we'll fill up your reusable
thermos–or give you compostable cup–with coffee during store hours May
1-31! Bike Month is presented by Queen City Bike.
Bike Bop: May 1
Pedal even farther into spring with your bicycle at second monthly
Bike Bop noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1. This 20-mile (or so) ride
starts at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, and meanders to various spots
around the city. Space is limited to first 20 people who RSVP
info@parkandvine.com or 513-721-7275 before April 29. Group stops at
local restaurant for grub and hydration. Helmet required.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness: May 1
Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering
2 p.m. first Sunday of each month. One of our in-house mamas tailors
each discussion to the specific questions of present parents.
Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati
and take advantage of Park + Vine's package discounts.
--
Dan Korman
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
COMMUNITY DIALOG ON POLICING AND SAFETY: PARTICIPATE!
CINCINNATI Residents,
Please see the announcement below regarding Citizens for Civic Renewal. For more information, please contact Jeffrey Stec, Executive Director atccrcinn@gmail.com or visit www.citizenscivicrenewal.org. Although you're invited to attend any of the meetings below, the Uptown neighborhoods are focusing on attending the May 5th meeting at the Corryville Rec Center.
Sincerely,
Jeff Rose
CTM Secretary
Citizens for Civic Renewal
What is the right level of police spending?
What does a safe community look like?
How should citizens contribute to public safety?
Every year the police budget is set without discussing specific goals or the different methods for achieving safety. With a $20 million deficit projected for 2012 and police spending over 1/3 of the operating budget, now is the time for citizens to talk about these issues. To improve the fall budget debates, CCR is creating a report to help citizens learn the facts and understand the options available for creating neighborhood safety. Ensure that the report includes the information YOU need to decide on police budgeting; attend a dialog!
Why is this important?
EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION
Tues., April 19, 7-8:30pm, Media Bridges
(Race St. across from SCPA)
Join Dan Hurley as he moderates a panel including UC Criminology Prof. John Eck, NAACP Board Member Iris Roley, West Side activist Pete Witte, and former CHRC director Lesley Jones, as they identify the issues citizens must discuss before setting our police budget.
Get your voice heard!
ATTEND A COMMUNITY DIALOG
For dates, times, and locations, please see below.
Your feedback will guide the research that results in the June release of a preliminary report that summarizes citizen feedback, data on cost-effective safety solutions, and both liberal and conservative options for setting our police budget.
Citizen Feedback Meeting Dates
Wed., April 20th, 7-8:30pm
Aquarius Star, 329 Ludlow
Across from Graeter's
April 25th, 7-8:30pm
Madisonville Rec Center
April 26th, 7-8:30pm
Westwood Town Hall
April 27th, 6-7:30pm
Downtown Public Library
May 5th, 6-7:30pm
Corryville Rec Center
May 7th, 10-Noon
College Hill Rec Center
For more information:
Jeffrey Stec, J.D.
Executive Director
Citizens for Civic Renewal
ccrcinn@gmail.com
www.citizenscivicrenewal.org
SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES
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MOTHER'S DAY WOMEN'S DEMONSTRATION FOR PEACE, WELFARE
Standing Women is a national testimonial by women on Mother's Day for all things that protect our children and grandchildren... from war, hunger, ignorance, illness...
Women all over the world will gather at 1 pm local time for a minute of silence together, and ringing of bells. We will read the statement below.
Bring your bell and possibly your placard/ sign and gather at 1:00 for just 20 minutes.
Come to the Lloyd HOuse (park on Lafayette) or go to HydePark Square, by the fountain.
Hope to see you here!
Attention Liberals: you have an opportunity to sign the Petition to stop S.B. 5, the one that decimates collective bargaining in Ohio. Please sign it. ellen
check here: http://weareohio.com/
Karen Imbus was at the salon on last night to collect signitures. Or, if you live in Clifton or Northside, She will come to your house to get yours. email her to arrange a time: <kimbus@ulmer.com> or
call: 698 5046 (work)SB5 would have far-reaching consequences, too extensive to enumerate here. For instance, SB5 would strip professors of their right to bargain. Without a union contract, it will be far more difficult to recruit and retain excellent faculty for Ohio's students at public universities and colleges. SB5 also would prohibit teachers from bargaining over classroom size.
What SB5 Means for all State Employees:
o SB5 would prohibit bargaining over subjects such as health insurance benefits, pension contributions, privatization of public services, and staffing levels.
o Management will be able to resolve a bargaining impasse by imposing its own "last, best offer," a provision that even Republic State Senator Bill Seitz criticized as a "heads I win, tails you lose" proposition.
o Employees would pay at least 15% of the real cost of health insurance premiums, regardless of the cost or how little the employee makes.
o SB5 would prohibit all state employees from engaging in a strike.
o SB5 would ban "fair share fees," leaving the full cost of bargaining and defending the contract to active union members, even though the union would still be required to provide all services and protections provided for under the contract to non-members.
To learn more, you can visit We Are Ohio at www.weareohio.com.
1202 Main Street
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Park-Vine/127349644049#!/event.php?eid=170823689634440
Greetings!
Here's most recent list of Park + Vine events. It's our favorite time
of year: Earth Day and Bike Month! And our fourth anniversary is
coming up Final Friday, May 27. Whoa!
Thanks
PARK + VINE BOTTOMLESS COFFEE DEALIO
Park + Vine Bottomless Coffee Dealio means coffee and tea lovers can
satisfy their cravings year-round for less than 33 cents a day with a
one-time price that locks in savings for 2011. PRICE ADJUSTMENT APRIL
1: Purchase coffee card for $90 and receive limited edition Park +
Vine Klean Kanteen (while supplies last) and limitless refills of La
Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie drip coffee, and Frontier and The
Herbal Sage Tea Company teas through Dec. 31, 2011! Monthly cards for
$20 available, too. Yearly card holders receive other in-store
specials announced throughout the year.
POP UP SHOPS
Pop Up Bicycle Repair Shop: every Saturday
Before you ride, stop by Pop Up Bicycle Repair Shop for a quick safety
check and some tuning up 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday outside Park
+ Vine, 1202 Main Street. For a fee, MoBo Bicycle Cooperative
volunteer mechanics are on-hand to check air, brakes, cranks and quick
releases. Mechanics conduct "ABC Quick Check" to make sure bicycles
are safe to ride before they hit the streets. All proceeds from
Saturday help Chuckie, MoBo shop dog, who was recently diagnosed with
cancer. For more information, e-mail mobobicyclecoop@gmail.com.
Pop Up Swap Shop + Last Bites Bakery: every other Saturday
Park + Vine sets up Share Some Sugar Pop Up Swap Shop + Last Bites
Bakery 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every OTHER Saturday (April 23) at 1200 Main
Street. Anyone is welcome to bring things taking up space in their
closets or gathering dust in their basement, set it out and either
sell, swap or give it away. Unclaimed items will stay in the pop-up
shop until the last day, and will be donated to CAIN (Churches Active
In Northside) when the shop is closed. Shop remains open until space
is rented out.
FRIDAY NIGHTS AT PARK + VINE
Leopold Martini Drawings: April 29
Leopold Martini holds his first professional art show 6 to 9 p.m.
Final Friday, April 29 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Martini, 12,
gets inspiration for his drawings from Akira Toryama, Bill Watterson,
Jim Borgman and Kiyohiko Azuma. A sixth-grade student at North
Avondale Montessori, his drawings can also be seen in a Cincinnati
Public Schools art show at Main Library, 800 Vine Street. His work is
set to be featured in a Sister Cities exhibit in France curated by
noted local and international artist Suzanne Lambert. In conjunction
with Martini's opening, poet Gerry Grubbs will read from his two
recent collections, The Girls In Bright Dresses Dancing and Palaces of
the Night.
Veenie Roast with Green Drinks Cincinnati: May 6
Vut do you vant on your veener? Find out at the now-monthly Veenie
Roast 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Try
grilled vegan sausages and hot dogs on Mayday pretzel buns with Fab
Ferments kraut and relish. Cash only. Green Drinks Cincinnati returns
(with Veenie Roast) May 6 here at Park + Vine!
Veeegan Pizza Partay: May 13
Grub on vegan slices at second monthly Veeegan Pizza Partay 6 to 9
p.m. Friday, May 13 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Featured pizza
parlor to be announced. Co-sponsored by CincyVeg.com.
Bike Month Kombucha Keg Party: May 20
Sample Fab Ferments kombucha on tap and La Terza coffee while grubbing
on vegan appetizers at Bike Month Kombucha Keg Party 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday, May 20 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Co-sponsored by Queen
City Bike.
OTHER FUN STUFF
Bike Month Coffee Dealio for Hotties on Bicycles: May 1-31
In addition to our beaming sponsorship of Bike Month in May, we're
rewarding every single bicyclist who walks through our doors–after
parking his/her bicycle at Main Street Bike Corral in front of Park +
Vine–with a free cup of locally-roasted La Terza coffee. Yep, just
show us your bicycling hotness and we'll fill up your reusable
thermos–or give you compostable cup–with coffee during store hours May
1-31! Bike Month is presented by Queen City Bike.
Bike Bop: May 1
Pedal even farther into spring with your bicycle at second monthly
Bike Bop noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1. This 20-mile (or so) ride
starts at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, and meanders to various spots
around the city. Space is limited to first 20 people who RSVP
info@parkandvine.com or 513-721-7275 before April 29. Group stops at
local restaurant for grub and hydration. Helmet required.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness: May 1
Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering
2 p.m. first Sunday of each month. One of our in-house mamas tailors
each discussion to the specific questions of present parents.
Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati
and take advantage of Park + Vine's package discounts.
--
Dan Korman
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
Please see the announcement below regarding Citizens for Civic Renewal. For more information, please contact Jeffrey Stec, Executive Director atccrcinn@gmail.com or visit www.citizenscivicrenewal.org. Although you're invited to attend any of the meetings below, the Uptown neighborhoods are focusing on attending the May 5th meeting at the Corryville Rec Center.
Sincerely,
Jeff Rose
CTM Secretary
Citizens for Civic Renewal
What is the right level of police spending?
What does a safe community look like?
How should citizens contribute to public safety?
Every year the police budget is set without discussing specific goals or the different methods for achieving safety. With a $20 million deficit projected for 2012 and police spending over 1/3 of the operating budget, now is the time for citizens to talk about these issues. To improve the fall budget debates, CCR is creating a report to help citizens learn the facts and understand the options available for creating neighborhood safety. Ensure that the report includes the information YOU need to decide on police budgeting; attend a dialog!
Why is this important?
EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION
Tues., April 19, 7-8:30pm, Media Bridges
(Race St. across from SCPA)
Join Dan Hurley as he moderates a panel including UC Criminology Prof. John Eck, NAACP Board Member Iris Roley, West Side activist Pete Witte, and former CHRC director Lesley Jones, as they identify the issues citizens must discuss before setting our police budget.
Get your voice heard!
ATTEND A COMMUNITY DIALOG
For dates, times, and locations, please see below.
Your feedback will guide the research that results in the June release of a preliminary report that summarizes citizen feedback, data on cost-effective safety solutions, and both liberal and conservative options for setting our police budget.
Citizen Feedback Meeting Dates
Wed., April 20th, 7-8:30pm
Aquarius Star, 329 Ludlow
Across from Graeter's
April 25th, 7-8:30pm
Madisonville Rec Center
April 26th, 7-8:30pm
Westwood Town Hall
April 27th, 6-7:30pm
Downtown Public Library
May 5th, 6-7:30pm
Corryville Rec Center
May 7th, 10-Noon
College Hill Rec Center
For more information:
Jeffrey Stec, J.D.
Executive Director
Citizens for Civic Renewal
ccrcinn@gmail.com
www.citizenscivicrenewal.org
The Yoni Show
A benefit for an organization for Ohio Midwives... we need to pass an enab ling piece of legislation.
Come hear/see wonderful local artists including Fanchon Shur
At the Aquarius STar cafe on Ludlow Ave in Clifton
SAT May 14, 7 pm, $10
And Mayan Ruins (drum etc, fab group) will play after, at 9 pm.
Ohio Families for Safe Birth
make homebirth a legal option in Ohio!
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Lloyd House Monthly Drumming Circle the last Tuesday of the month
It's true...
the fantastic fun of the last tuesday of the month drumming is here again...so, see you on
Tuesday, May 31
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
AND, LLOYD HOUSE DRUMMER LES teaches drumming most Sunday nights... follow this link: http://www.meetup.com/drumcircle-41/events/16985902/?a=md1o_grp&rv=md1o
Salonista (West Coast Correspondent) Chad Benjamin Potter's Cincinnati Tri-plex for Sale!
My property, 228 Klotter Ave in Clifton Heights, is going for a short sale.
The actual price has not been set just yet, but the tri-plex I purchased for $168k in 2005 is being initially listed for ~$80k. Think
of the savings!
If you or someone you know, is looking for an investment property, or owner-occupied (as there is one open unit), contact Kristin or Karen at exit reality for more information:
Here's the listing:
Karen
karen@exitrealty-west.com
Kristin Calendine
kcalendine@exitrealty-west.com
Exit Realty West
6701 Ruwes Oak Dr. #6
Cincinnati, OH 45248
P. 513-429-EXIT (3948)
Stay well... And dry!
Chad Benjamin Potter
Salonista (West Coast Correspondent) Chad Benjamin Potter's Cincinnati Tri-plex for Sale!
My property, 228 Klotter Ave in Clifton Heights, is going for a short sale.
The actual price has not been set just yet, but the tri-plex I purchased for $168k in 2005 is being initially listed for ~$80k. Think
of the savings!
If you or someone you know, is looking for an investment property, or owner-occupied (as there is one open unit), contact Kristin or Karen at exit reality for more information:
Here's the listing:
Karen
karen@exitrealty-west.com
Kristin Calendine
kcalendine@exitrealty-west.com
Exit Realty West
6701 Ruwes Oak Dr. #6
Cincinnati, OH 45248
P. 513-429-EXIT (3948)
Stay well... And dry!
Chad Benjamin Potter
- check out the website: civicgardencenter.orgOur big Plant Sale is the weekend of May 6- May 8 at the Civic Garden Center center: 2715 Reading Rd.
Mira: first Unitarian church is having speakers come. "Redefining Prosperity: Community Resilience on a Finite Planet Running out of Oil." Sunday May 15, 7 - 9 pm, Linton and Reading.
FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 4:30 to 5:30 at the Lloyd House. Open to all (students, teachers, the general public)
...........................................................................................................................
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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCSNajqC8rg
And here is another fabulous short video on posture for health and power:
AND...For a fabulous short video about proper alignment of the body (i.e. posture) makes for health and power:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRw6lpkBjSc
If you would like help being comfortable at the computer
send me an email, I'll send you a nifty animation, about 5 minutes long only, that shows you how. ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com Put "computer video" in the subject line and I'll know what you want. ellen.
Dear Friends,
There are two dynamite events coming up on the weekend, May 14 and 15.
I attended an Awakening The Dream Symposium in Dayton some months ago. It
is really a wonderful, dynamic program. I strongly recommend it! I plan to
attend this one as well. It is being held on Saturday, May 14, 2011, 9:30
a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cedars Room, Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Motherhouse; 5900 Delhi Road;
Mt. St. Joseph, OH 45051
The second one I am also looking forward to. It is called: REDEFINING
PROSPERITY: COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ON A FINITE PLANET RUNNING OUT OF OIL
Sunday, May 15, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
First Unitarian Church
536 Linton Street, Cincinnati, 45219
Below are further descriptions of both. I strongly recommend them both!
Hope to see you at one or both!!! BOTH OF THEM ARE FREE.
For Earth!
Jim Schenk
AWAKENING THE DREAM SYMPOSIUM
Awakening the Dreamer:
Changing the Dream
Discover new opportunities
to bring forth an environmentally
sustainable, spiritually fulfilling,
& socially just human presence
on the planet.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cedars Room
Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati
Motherhouse
5900 Delhi Road
Mt. St. Joseph, OH 45051
The symposium has been designed in
collaboration with some of the finest scientific,
indigenous, visionary and activist minds in the
world. It includes dynamic group interactions and
leading edge information delivered through
engaging multimedia presentations. If you are
ready to be inspired and moved to action, and to
be introduced to a thriving community of
committed global citizens, then join us in exploring
the most critical concerns of our times, and
discover new opportunities to bring forth an
environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling
and socially just human presence on this planet!
To reserve your seat,
please contact:
Gail Miller: gailmillers@aol.com
(513) 921?3208
OR
S. Jean Miller: SrJeanMiller@gmail.com
(513) 451?9444
Lunch may be purchased
(salad bar $3, whole meal $7)
Please RSVP no later than May 7, 2011
Further information may be found at:
www.AwakeningTheDreamer.org
COSPONSORS
OFFICE OF PEACE, JUSTICE &
INTEGRITY OF CREATION
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Office of Peace,
Justice & Integrity of Creation is to
integrate social and eco-justice through
education, advocacy and action. Our Sister of Charity
charism and faith tradition call us to be agents of change.
We primarily educate the Sisters of Charity and Associates,
other religious congregations and their Associates, as well as
those seeking awareness of our common interests. Five
issues have been identified as priority to the congregation.
Those issues include: Earth, Women in Church & Society,
Active Non-violence, Political & Church Systems and Anti?
Racism
IMAGO
MISSION STATEMENT
Imago's mission is to foster a deeper
harmony with Earth by providing educational experiences,
creating opportunities for discussion and community
building, and conserving natural areas.
ANAWIM MARIANIST LAY COMMUNITY
MISSION STATEMENT
Anawim is a community of Christians joined
together to: deepen our faith, strive to live
according to the gospel, share our lives
together. Our roots are in the Catholic
tradition with a special connection to the Society of Mary
and Marianist spirituality.
REDEFINING PROSPERITY:
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ON A FINITE PLANET RUNNING OUT OF OIL
Sunday, May 15, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
First Unitarian Church
536 Linton Street, Cincinnati, 45219
Unending growth cannot take place on a finite planet, yet political and
business leaders tell us it is needed in order to create jobs. This can only
lead to environmental catastrophe. Fortunately, there is a better way. Very
soon petroleum prices will start to rise rapidly as production will not be
able to keep up with worldwide demand. How will we and our automobile-based
economy cope? How can we prepare for it?
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Heather Reynolds: Assoc. Prof, of Biology, Indiana University, Ph.D. in
integrative biology from the University of California, Berkeley and a M.S.
in plant ecology from the University of Connecticut. Heather is a member of
the speaker's bureau for the Center for the Advancement of the Steady State
Economy. Dr. Reynolds will explain the failures of our current economic
system and described the changes we must make to it in order to achieve
environmental sustainability and provide jobs to all who want to work.
Dave Rollo: As a member of the Bloomington Indiana City Council where he
sought to bring sustainability policies into local government. His policy
initiatives include the creation of the Bloomington Commission on
Sustainability, the city's Green Building Ordinance and Authorship of the
Council Resolution Supporting the Kyoto Protocol and the creation of the
Bloomington Peak Oil Taskforce. His work on energy policy and community
adaptation to
energy decline has been featured in numerous publications.
CO-SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS:
Woman's City Club of Greater Cincinnati, Imago for Earth, League of Women
Voters Natural Resources Committee, Hillside Trust, Sierra Club Miami
Branch, First Unitarian Church Social Justice Committee.
Please come to this one-night only program MUSE concert at the new School for Creative and Performing Arts Corbett Theatre, Saturday, May 14 at 7:30. Come early, park and join us. Check out the website for more information atwww.musechoir.org. Please see the flyer below.
Also, Bishop Todd O'Neal wants to remind you to join him at 10:00 Saturday, May 7 for the big sing at the Covington Convention Center, for the 8th Annual Health Expo. The program is called "Mothers ... the Original Caregivers." That is the truth!
Peace, Cathy Roma
see web page for current listings and times: http://www.esquiretheatre.com/index.asp
REVIEWS: BOOKS, MOVIES, RESTAURANTS, VIDEOS, TV, WEB...PLEASE SEND ME YOUR REVIEWS!======================================
SIMON SAYS: book reviews by Anna Sher Simon
Anna Simon
THE OMNIVORE'S DILEMMA by Michael Pollan
http://michaelpollan.com/books/the-omnivores-dilemma/
This is, quite simply, the most important (and probably most interesting) book I've read this decade. Important because I feel strongly that every person (certainly every American) has an obligation (moral? ethical?) to understand where their food comes from. Unlike "The Jungle", the book that exposed the awful conditions of the meat industry, you will not only be able to eat meat after reading this book, you will gain a new appreciation and enjoyment of your food- or at least I did. The current problems of the meat processing industry, as well as the ecological and economic problems with our current industrial food system are delved into pretty deeply, but so are other aspects of what we eat, including where flavors come from, and how living things that become our food are connected in nature. As a professor of biology, I found the information well-researched and fascinating- I knew some things, but I learned an enormous amount.
The author describes the book as "A natural history of four meals", meaning that he delves into nearly every aspect of each, chosen to help explore different ways that we interact with our food : 1) a fast food meal eaten in a moving car, 2) a completely local meal from a local farm, 3) an organic meal, mostly from items purchased at Whole Foods, and 4) A meal in which every aspect was hunted, grown, or foraged by him. There were so many eureka moments for me it is impossible to list them all, however one of the main impacts it has had on me is a new found commitment to slow down and enjoy the food I eat, and to minimize the food in my (and my family's) diet that is super-processed. This latter change is primarily because of the new realization of how much petroleum/energy goes into making these things, at the expense of the environment, and our national economy (read the book to learn more about this!). And, it makes me gladly accept the price increases on the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program we belong to.
Another big change is the realization that not all food is created equal: that is, even the nutritional value of one tomato does not equal that of another, even though we treat it as such. I know they taste different, and I know that soil affects what's in a plant, nutrient-wise, but I hadn't put it together that where my produce and meat comes from affects my health. I also know that I eat more when what I am eating isn't nutrient-dense; which explains some other things about eating habits.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. I listened to this book via Audible.com- took me some months (time stollen doing dishes and laundry), but it was worth it. To be responsible to your own health and to our environment and to our country... please read this book.
REVIEWS: BOOKS, MOVIES, RESTAURANTS, VIDEOS, TV, WEB...
PLEASE SEND ME YOUR REVIEWS!
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SIMON SAYS: book reviews by Anna Sher Simon
Anna Simon
THE OMNIVORE'S DILEMMA by Michael Pollan
Anna Simon
THE OMNIVORE'S DILEMMA by Michael Pollan
This is, quite simply, the most important (and probably most interesting) book I've read this decade. Important because I feel strongly that every person (certainly every American) has an obligation (moral? ethical?) to understand where their food comes from. Unlike "The Jungle", the book that exposed the awful conditions of the meat industry, you will not only be able to eat meat after reading this book, you will gain a new appreciation and enjoyment of your food- or at least I did. The current problems of the meat processing industry, as well as the ecological and economic problems with our current industrial food system are delved into pretty deeply, but so are other aspects of what we eat, including where flavors come from, and how living things that become our food are connected in nature. As a professor of biology, I found the information well-researched and fascinating- I knew some things, but I learned an enormous amount.
The author describes the book as "A natural history of four meals", meaning that he delves into nearly every aspect of each, chosen to help explore different ways that we interact with our food : 1) a fast food meal eaten in a moving car, 2) a completely local meal from a local farm, 3) an organic meal, mostly from items purchased at Whole Foods, and 4) A meal in which every aspect was hunted, grown, or foraged by him. There were so many eureka moments for me it is impossible to list them all, however one of the main impacts it has had on me is a new found commitment to slow down and enjoy the food I eat, and to minimize the food in my (and my family's) diet that is super-processed. This latter change is primarily because of the new realization of how much petroleum/energy goes into making these things, at the expense of the environment, and our national economy (read the book to learn more about this!). And, it makes me gladly accept the price increases on the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program we belong to.
Another big change is the realization that not all food is created equal: that is, even the nutritional value of one tomato does not equal that of another, even though we treat it as such. I know they taste different, and I know that soil affects what's in a plant, nutrient-wise, but I hadn't put it together that where my produce and meat comes from affects my health. I also know that I eat more when what I am eating isn't nutrient-dense; which explains some other things about eating habits.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. I listened to this book via Audible.com- took me some months (time stollen doing dishes and laundry), but it was worth it. To be responsible to your own health and to our environment and to our country... please read this book.
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Upcoming Treasure:
Civic Garden Center's Split the Pot Raffle [thru Sunday 12 June]: Win up to $50,000 for $50 a chance. Don't need to be present to win. Call 513.221.0981, send a check to Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206 or win civicgardencenter.org.
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Calendar:
A Culinary History of Jews in America [Thursday 5 May @ 6:30pm]: Enjoy a 45-minute interactive presentation on the history of the Jewish deli in America: its origins on the Lower East Side at the turn of the 20th Century; its adaptation to American tastes; its assimilation into mainstream American culture; & the challenges facing delis to survive in the 21st century. With his trademark humor, Seth Front weaves this social history into a compelling narrative, using the 12 most iconic deli foods as guideposts. A huge, fun platter of Jewish cultural history with a side order of nostalgia. Sponsored by Access, a program of The Mayerson Foundation for Jewish young professionals. Free. At the Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info & RSVP by 3 May 3 at jypaccess.org.
Triage featuring Billy Larkin & Eugene Goss [Thursday 5 May @ 7:30pm]: Triage is known for the virtuosity of Larkin on the keyboards & the emotional depth & showmanship Goss brings to the stage. A Triage performance infects the audience, charms the audience, and moves the audience, physically, emotionally, and viscerally." Tickets are $10. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31 at gmail.com & theredmoor.com.
Teachings on 4 Noble Truths [every Friday in May @ 7pm]: The GSL Buddhist Monastery will host a month-long teaching on The Four Nobles Truths, a fundamental point of Buddhist philosophy. Free. No previous knowledge is required. At the heart of the Dharma (the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha) are the Four Noble Truths: The Reality of Suffering, The Cause of Suffering, The Cessation of Suffering, & The Path to the Cessation of Suffering. This simple yet profound teaching explains that every living being experiences suffering; something we all have in common. The source of suffering is no great mystery, but it takes some effort to understand the reasons for pain. With understanding it's possible to see how to take an active part in ending our pain, pointing our efforts toward a path to make it possible to eliminate suffering from our lives. At Gaden Samdrupling Buddhist Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45251. More info at 513.385.7116, gsl at ganden.org & dgtlmonastery.org.
Granny's Spring Plant & Herb Sale [Friday-Saturday 6-7 May @ 9am - 5pm]: In addition to 37 types of tomato plants (including 21 heirloom varieties), delight in the vast selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs & brambles. Mother's Day Special: a you-pick bouquet, vase & card hand-made by special ed students from Loveland High School for $10. Other highlights: fairytale houses (fun for kids), dish gardens & miniature garden plants. Unsure what plants to buy? Garden experts will answer questions. To observe National Herb Day (Sat 7 May), chef, syndicated columnist & author Rita Heikenfeld will share her knowledge about herbs @ 9am-1pm. At the Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.324.2873, schoolgarden at fuse.net &grannysgardenschool.com.
Civic Garden Center's Plant Sale [Friday-Sunday 6-8 May]: Preview party is Friday @ 6-10pm for $40. Saturday (9-3) & Sunday (11-3) are public sales with no entry fee. More info at 513.221.0981 & civicgardencenter.org.
Melvin Grier Photo Gallery Talk - White People: A Retrospective [Saturday 7 May @ 2pm]: Melvin will discuss his photography, his exhibit White People (see Sat 30 Apr entry), & what it might all mean. Also, watch for panel discussion "I See You, Too: the Politics of Seeing" on Fri 3 Jun. Free. At the Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, #1, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info at 513.631.4278 & kennedyarts.org.
Ride with Confidence [Saturday 7 May @ 1pm]: Learn the law of riding your bike on Ohio's roadways & strategies for protecting your right to ride as a bicyclist. Steve Magas, Bike Lawyer, gives a presentation that touches on the history of bicycling in America, several criminal cases where motorists At were prosecuted for hitting cyclists, & hot button issues impacting cyclists today. Space limited to 25. $5 suggested donation benefits Queen City Bike. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. RSVP before Friday 6 May at bikelawyer at aol.com. More info at OhioBikeLawyer.com.
A Musical Tribute Benefit Concert Japan Relief [Saturday 7 May @ 3pm]: May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the U.S. This program is a delightful way to support the Japanese in their time of suffering. There will be booths for make-&-take Children's Day crafts, handmade jewelry & other crafts, used books & VHS tapes, live entertainment by the Sakura Men's Chorus, traditional Japanese taiko (drums), J-Youth Harmony, Crystal Harmony, Greater Cincinnati Japanese Children's Chorus, Karate group & more. Items suitable for Mothers Day gifts: Japanese bead jewelry, origami accessories, earrings, bookmarks, cards & others all handmade by local Japanese artist volunteers. Free; donations accepted. Bring the family for an enjoyable cultural afternoon to support Japan. At the Student Union Ballroom 107A, Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099. More info at 513-652-7698, sakura at cinci.rr.com &nku.edu/campusmaps/index.php.
The Dragon - new play [thru Saturday 7 May]: Know Theatre & Madcap Puppets present The Dragon, a production conceived & directed by Irina Niculescu, adapted by Alison Vodnoy from Eugene Schwarz's original 1943 play. Lancelot arrives into a small 1930s town ruled by a monstrous Dragon, & struggles to convince the townspeople of the importance of their freedom. This political fairytale examines the ideas of manipulation & fragility of the human spirit. Lancelot & the Dragon are played by actors, while the fragility of the townspeople is depicted by hauntingly beautiful marionettes crafted by Madcap. The play is appropriate for ages 13 & above. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 the week of performance. At Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix at 513.300.5669 & knowtheatre.com.
Still Walking - film [Saturday 7 May @ 6pm & Tuesday 10 May @ 7:30pm]: Still Walking is a wistful & subtly humorous snapshot of contemporary Japanese family life, sharing the precious & sometimes vexing aspects of family relationships. Heralded director, Hirokazu Kore-eda, creates delicate yet profound revelations of love, tension, longing for acceptance, regret & respect in a family transitioning between generations. Still Walking ranked in the top 5 at MetaCritic of all 2009 movies, scored 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, is rated 7.9 out of 10 by IMDb viewers, 4 stars (max) by Roger Ebert, yet was not shown in Cincinnati. The post-film discussion will address the nature of Japanese culture, particularly the family & community in relation to coping with personal loss, including reaction to the current Japan devastation. Discussion leaders: Mr. Mikio Nishizu of Frost Brown Todd (Sat); Ms. Carolyn Barricklow of the Japan America Society (Tue). Social hour, cash bar & a la carte dinner-by-the-plate 1 hour before screenings, catered by Europa Bistro & Café. Tickets: $16 advance; $20 door; discounts for student & ETA at door. At the Carnegie Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011. More info & tix @ 859.781.8151, worldcinema at fuse.net &cincyworldcinema.org.
Mother's Day Tea [Saturday-Sunday 7-8 May @ 11am (Sat) & 4pm (Sun)]: Reserve your spot now for our Mother's Day Tea, that is a multi-course meal including seasonal homemade soup, scones, madisono's sorbet, fruit, finger sandwiches, salad, tea & assorted sweets. Seating at 11am & 2pm on respective days. $20.95 for adult; $14.95 for kids under 10. At Essencha Tea House, 3212a Madison Road, Cincinnati OH, 45209. More info at 513.533.4832 & essencha.com.
The People of The Book [Sunday 8 May @ 2pm]: Join Rabbi Ken Ehrlich for a lecture & discussion to learn of the rich & varied experience of the Jewish people in America in words & images created by American Jewish literary artists, including Cincinnati poet Amy K. Blank. Presented as part of Jewish American Heritage Month. At Main Library, Huenefeld Tower Room on the 3rd floor, 800 Vine Street, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6944 &CincinnatiLibrary.org.
Mother's Day - Revisited [Sunday 8 May @ 1pm]: Gather the Women. Save the World. Be part of a larger gathering around the world begun by standingwomen.org to dream of a world where all children have safe drinking water, clean air to breathe, enough food to eat, access to basic education & healthcare, a warm, safe & loving home free from fear of violence. Come stand, sing & play. Bring bells to ring at 1pm to start a moment of silence. Then share a song & perhaps play a game of musical chairs. Talk with those around you & answer the questions "What excites me, what can I support, what work can I begin that will make a difference?"At Hyde Park Square Fountain, Erie Avenue & Edwards Road, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at yelp.com/events/cincinnati-mothers-day---revisited.
Mother's Day Chamber Music Concert [Sunday 8 May @ 7pm]: The NKU Department of Music presents a free concert by Dominic Destefano on viola, Jessica Madsen on piano, Frank Restesan on violin & Ellen Stephens on cello performing works by Tailleferre, Schubert & Faure. At Greaves Concert Hall, NKU, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099. More info at 513.631.6989 & rookwoodpianist at yahoo.com.
Chamber Music Cincinnati on WGUC [Sunday 8 May 9pm]: Tune to WGUC, 90.9 FM, at 9pm on Sunday evening for 3 spectacular performances of truly outstanding Chamber Music. The Trio Con Brio Copenhagen provides a breathtaking performance of Beethoven's D major Piano Trio, op.70 no.1 "Ghost." Then the Escher String Quartet's performs Janacek's String Quartet No. 2 & Dvorak's String Quartet No. 13 in G Major (Op. 106). More info at 859.581.6877 & admin at cincychamber.org.
Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement classes [Mondays starting 9 May @ 6pm (experienced students) & 7:30pm (all levels)]: This empowering method re-educates the nervous & muscular systems, benefiting virtually anyone regardless of age, activity level or goals. The nonjudgmental, noncompetitive environment helps all students to expand their human potential. Ask if you are wondering if a class is right for you. At the Feldenkrais Within Studio, 4124 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45223. More info including fees at 513-541-5720, support at futurelifenow.com & futurelifenow.com.
Mighty Vine Wellness Club Open House [Tuesday 10 May @ 4:30-7pm]: Mighty Vine Wellness Club is a nonprofit wellness center serving the mental health community & general public. The open house will feature tours of Mighty Vine, light snacks, silent auction & split the pot raffle. After the Open House @ 7:15-8:30pm, the Center's Director, Ralph Dehner, will give an interactive presentation "Introduction to Face Reading." Ralph was the 1st graduate of the Face Reading Training program taught by Rose Rosetree, author of the best selling Face Reading Secrets. Ralph presents at conferences & community colleges, consults with businesses, entertains at parties & does private face readings. The open house is free; a $10 donation is requested for the Face Reading presentation. At Mighty Vine Wellness Club, 2347 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219. More info at 513.241.9355 & mightyvine at juno.com.
What Happened Bridgie Cleary [Thursday-Saturday 12-14 May @ 7:30pm]: The US Première of this mysterious journey about the interrelated lives of 3 people from rural Ireland by Irish playwright Tom MacIntyre. Bridgie is an historical figure living in Tipperary, an independent woman, in the late 1800's. Mikey Cleary, Bridgie's husband, & her opportunistic lover, meet in space & time somewhere out there in the "after life." These 3 characters interact with each other to rehash their life relationships &, in the process, discover much about their lives. Arrive early (doors open @ 6:30pm) to read the fascinating news clips from the Clonmel Sentinel, Tipperary, Ireland, 1895. Tickets are $12.50-$20. At the Irish Heritage Center, 3905 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226. More info & tix at 513.533.0100 & info at irishcenterofcincinnati.com.
A Vegan Buffet from Around the World [Friday 13 May @ 6:30-8pm]: Join the good folks at Essencha Tea House & Chef Brandon Schlunt for an entirely Vegan buffet of traditional dishes from around the world. From Indian Saag & Ethiopian Chickpea Wat to freshly brewed, homemade Ginger Kombucha. Entrees from India, Italy, Japan & Africa, plus many creative, fresh side dishes. $25/person; $40/couple. At Essencha Tea House & Fine Teas, 3212a Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info at 513.533.4832 & essencha.com.
This Is Strobridge! [thru Friday 13 May]: Discover the creative imagination of one of America's most famous printing companies. In conjunction with the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Library is displaying theater & circus posters, calendar cards & other beautifully detailed materials by the Cincinnati-based Strobridge Lithographing Company. At the Main Library's Cincinnati Room, 3rd floor, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & CincinnatiLibrary.org.
Fantastic Used Book Sale & Pancake Breakfast [Saturday 14 May @ 8am-1pm]: The North Avondale Montessori Fathers' Group presents the 4th annual Used Book Sale & Pancake Breakfast. Over 5,000 books for sale, all carefully, personally selected specifically for this sale. These are NOT your average donated books with lots of throwaways. These are great books (no junk) in good to excellent condition, at great prices. Hardbacks & paperbacks, fiction & non-fiction, new & old, mostly for adults but plenty of kids' books too. Books on art, nature, travel, science, history, biography, literature, poetry, music, religion, cook books, exercise, how-to, mysteries, sci-fi, many more categories - something for everyone. Lots of oversize (coffee table) books, great for gifts. If you like books, you WILL be impressed. Pancake breakfast is $3 per person, $12 per family max. All proceeds benefit North Avondale Montessori School Foundation; books are donated. At North Avondale Montessori School, 615 Clinton Springs Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info at DZavon at cinci.rr.com.
"Peter & the Wolf" & "The Frog Prince" [Saturday 14 May @ 11am]: The incredible handcrafted Frisch Marionettes present these classics: Sergei Prokofiev's musical tale of a little boy & his melodic animal companions who capture a ferocious wolf, & the Brothers Grimm's tale of the princess who kissed a frog to find love, set to the music of Dmitri Kabalevsky. Tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for kids. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix at 513.241.6550.
Fair Trade Day 2011- Celebrating the Coffee Harvest - exhibit opening [Saturday 14 May @ 10am-5pm]: In 2010, photographer Jonathan Miano & his wife Nichole traveled to Guatemala to document the lives of coffee farmers in the village of Santa Maria de Jesus. Jonathan's photos show the natural beauty, physical labor & complex process of coffee farming in this indigenous Mayan village. (Jonathan is currently a photojournalist for the Chicago Sun). This photo essay is a tribute to Fair Trade, as Ten Thousand Villages celebrates the "World's Largest Coffee Break." Join their impromptu coffee bistro as they serve free Fair Trade coffee, Fair Trade chocolate & baked goods made with Fair Trade ingredients. Their education committee will be on hand to answer questions. Free. Exhibit runs thru Tuesday 31 May. Presented by & at Ten Thousand Villages, 2011 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info at 513.871.5840, tenthousandvillagesofcincinnati at fuse.net.
MUSE - 28th Annual Spring Concert [Saturday 14 May @ 7:30pm]: MUSE - Cincinnati's Women's Choir - sings out against bullying & reaches out to promote open-mindedness, unity, kindness & inclusion in the beautiful new SCPA Corbett Theater. MUSE has invited Dreams of Hope from Pittsburgh join them for this concert(dreamsofhope.org). Dreams of Hope is an exciting, multifaceted performance group of lesbian, gay, bisexual transgendered & straight allied youth 13-21 years old. Get tickets local outlets, by phone or online; priced on sliding scale ($8-$50); suggest $15; students $5; sponsor a student $10. At School for Creative & Performing Arts, 108 W. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix at 513.221.1118,muse at musechoir.org & musechoir.org.
Reiki Master Teacher [Saturday 14 May @ 1-4pm]: By the end of this class, you'll have experienced the transforming Master Teacher Attunement, & you will be able to pass on Reiki Attunements to others. Class cost is $125. Taught by Patricia Garry. Class held at her house in Walnut Hills; directions when you sign up. More info @ patriciagarry at fuse.net.
In the Garden Series - Cultivating Conversation [Saturday 14 May @ 1:30-4pm ]: Visit John & Helene Bentley's Indian HIll home. Walk & talk. "The Resurrected Garden: Past & Present." $45, limited space. Refreshment by Five Star Foodies. This is the 1st of 4 conversations. The May, June & July events are in private homes; the August event is at the Civic Garden Center. More info & register at 513.221.0981 & civicgardencenter.org.
Art of Collage in Hand Papermaking Workshop [Saturday-Sunday 14-15 May @ 10am-3pm]: Hand Papermaking is the perfect process for incorporating collage materials to tell a story or express an idea. Margaret Rhein, the regions foremost authority on the art of hand papermaking, encourages students to bring printed images, words, fabrics, dried flowers, fabrics & low relief items to add to the papers they will be making. Class is for any skill level & limited to 5 participants each day. At the artist's Terrapin Paper Mill studio, Cincinnati West Side. More info about RSVP & costs at paperpeg at cinci.rr.com.
Celebrating Local Women Writers [Sunday 15 May @ 2-4pm]: Woman's City Club & the Harriet Beecher Stowe House will present local writers whose works resonate with the goals of both orgs, a commitment to social justice & positive change. The writers, who work in different genres & have experienced different career paths include: Andrea Cheng, author of numerous books for kids & young adults; Omope Carter Daboiku, a writer & storyteller; Vivian Kline, author of an historical novel, Let Freedom Sing: of 19th Center Americans; & Diana Jordan-Grizzard, author of Free Soil, a novel of an American idealist in Liberia. Each writer will talk about how she came to write & what she is trying to achieve, plus read from one of her writings. Free. At Harriet Beecher Stowe House, 2950 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info at 513.871.6927, Sarah.Gideonse at fuse.net & womanscityclub.org.
Redefining Prosperity - Community Resilience on a Finite Planet Running out of Oil [Sunday 15 May @ 7pm]: Unending growth cannot take place on a finite planet. Yet leaders keep calling for more, which will lead to environmental disaster. There is a better way. Soon gas prices will start to rise rapidly as production cannot keep up with demand. How will we cope? Presented by Dr. Heather Reynolds, Associate Professor of Biology, Indiana University, & Dave Rollo, creator of the Bloomington, IN, Peak Oil Taskforce. Free admission. At First Unitarian Church, 536 Linton Street, Cincinnati, 45219. More info at 513.471.6622 & 513.751.6699.
Cirque du Soleil in Cincinnati [thru Sunday 15 May]: Cirque du Soleil returns to Cincinnati to perform under the big tent at Coney Island. This time, Cirque du Soleil brings OVO, an immersion into the teeming & energetic world of insects. At Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230. More info & trailer @ cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/ovo/default.aspx.
History of the JQC 101 (Jewish Queen City) [Monday 16 May @ 6:30pm]: Learn about the fascinating history of Jewish Cincinnati, featuring dinner, drinks & interactive discussion. Explore Jewish Cincinnati with Dr. Gary Zola, Director of the American Jewish Archives, as he showcases our city's proud legacy & the many Jewish people, places & events that have played a prominent role in making Cincinnati & our nation great. Tour the Archives' Jewish Cincinnati exhibit before or afterwards. Part of the America Jewish Heritage events. Sponsored by Access, a program of The Mayerson Foundation for Jewish young professionals. Free. At the American Jewish Archives, Hebrew Union College, 3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info & RSVP by 13 May at jypaccess.org.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
Positively Ninety - Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians [thru Saturday 21 May]: An inspiring exhibit of photographs & writings about the amazing vitality of 28 nonagenarians by Connie Springer, writer & photographer. Her book based on the exhibit will be available to buy or preview & order her book at blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1785463#. At Sharonville Fine Arts Center/Westheimer Gallery, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville, OH 45214. More info @ 513.554.1014 & larkspur at fuse.net.
Jerzy Barankiewicz - New Clay Works [thru Sunday 22 May]: Jerzy Barankiewicz started making ceramic art 40 years ago in Poland. He resumed his art after he moved to Cincinnati. His work is influenced by his personal clay sculpture collection, by native crafts from around the world & by his interest in folk art. Much of his work draws on folk art made in the U.S. Midwest in the 19th & 20th centuries by European immigrants & their descendants, & by Native American pottery & its symbolism. At 1305 Gallery, 1305 Main Street, Cincinnati OH 45202. More info at 513.383.6815 & 1305gallery.blogspot.com.
Hamilton County Resident Appreciation Days [June 1, July 1 & August 1]: To express gratitude to Hamilton County residents for their continued support of the Parks, the Hamilton County Park District is designating May 1, June 1, July 1 & August 1 as "Free Firsts." On these appreciation days, county residents can enjoy free entry into a Hamilton County Park. Each day will include many free & discounted activities on fishing at Lake Isabella, wet playgrounds, 10% off merchandise at Nature's Niche Gifts & Books & more. More info at 513.521.7275. List of the parks at GreatParks.org. List of free & discounted activities at GreatParks.org/freefirsts.
Radiance: Photographs by Kent Krugh [thru Sunday 5 June]: Exhibition by Cincinnati area photographer & medical physicist, whose attraction to photography includes & extends beyond the visible spectrum. From sensitive black & white rural & urban landscapes to shrouded staircases shot thru a salvaged Brownie viewfinder, glowing botanical close-ups & coffee-toned, hybrid visible light/x-ray doll photograms, Krugh's photographs celebrate the mystery & majesty of both the natural & man-made worlds. At Iris BookCafe & Gallery, 1331 Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.260.8434 & 513.381.2665.
White People: A Retrospective - Photography by Melvin Grier [thru Saturday 11 June]: In his 33 year career as a photojournalist with the Cincinnati Post, Melvin Grier was often the only black person in the room. This bold new exhibit of his photographs entitled White People will be curated by Jymi Bolden, & will present more than 60 images covering 3 decades. Melvin's photographs depict the photographer's immersion into the world of the majority thru a minority's eyes. Grier reflects "Thru the years we have seen various studies of black people done by white people, but to my knowledge never the reverse." The exhibit is accompanied by a narrative by Kathy Y. Wilson entitled "Ghosts in the Machine:3 Ways of Looking at (& Living with) White People," sure to provoke thought & dialogue. Admission is free. Melvin will talk about the exhibit Sat 7 May (see above). Watch for companion artists' discussion will be Fri 3 Jun. At the Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, #1, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info at 513.631.4278 & kennedyarts.org.
Fiber Arts by Nancy Gamon [thru Sunday 12 June]: This exhibition of mixed media works by Nancy Gamon is layered with a variety of techniques including sewing, weaving, painting, plaster molding & embroidery. Nancy is an experimental, mixed-media artist, whose highly textured works often portray scenes from surreal stories, inviting viewers to imagine their own narratives. Nancy began her creative endeavors exploring apparel construction & accessory design. Her creations are available at NVISION & at nancygamon.com. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577, contact at nvisionshop.com & nvisionshop.com.
David Rogers' Big Bugs exhibit [Saturday 30 April - Sunday 21 August]: Everything from a 600-pound daddy long leg to a 20-foot tall praying mantis are making Glenwood Gardens their new home. Over a dozen of these awesome insects will be buzzing around for all to admire, with plenty of exciting things to do. Concerts, daily insect-related programs, activities, movie night, 5k race & much more. Here are some:
● Bug Olympics [Tue-Sun 3-8 May]: Measure your skills against creepy-crawlies to see if you have the buggy skills to bring home the gold.
● Music of Bugs [Tue-Suny 10-15 May]: Visitors will learn about bug melodies & harmonies that make us clap & sing.
● Ohio's Endangered Insects [Thu 12 May @ 9:30am-8:30pm]: OH Dept of Natural Resources displays Ohio's threatened insects & how to help them.
● Humana Big Bugs 5k & Kids' Fun Run [Sat 14 May @ 8am]: Unique scenic race thru woods, fields & past huge insect sculptures. Register at racedmc.com.
● ANTICKS: Bugs in Art, Literature & Culture [Tue-Sun 17-22 May]: Explore how insects have influenced literature, music & art.
● Helping Butterflies Take Off [Thu 19 May @ 7-8pm]: Gardens with Wings explains butterfly gardening basics & how to attract them to your garden.
● Eight Days a Week concert [Sun 22 May at 7pm]: Relive days of Fab Four with the Park District, 103.5 WGRR & Beatles Tribute band Eight Days a Week.
● Bugs With Attitude [Tue-Sun 24-29 May]: Explore methods that bugs use to defend & camouflage themselves.
● Insects Up Close [Thu 26 May @ 6:30-7:30pm & Saturday 28 May @ 10am-4pm]: Nature Pals of KY provide hands-on activities & live bugs to see.
● Create a Bug [Tue-Sun 31 May – 5 June]: Learn the differences between insects, spiders & their kin.
Exhibit admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids 2-12; includes admission to the children's Highfield Discovery Garden. Park Permit NOT required during the Big Bugs exhibit. At Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn, OH 45215. More info & tix at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org/bigbugs.
● Music of Bugs [Tue-Suny 10-15 May]: Visitors will learn about bug melodies & harmonies that make us clap & sing.
● Ohio's Endangered Insects [Thu 12 May @ 9:30am-8:30pm]: OH Dept of Natural Resources displays Ohio's threatened insects & how to help them.
● Humana Big Bugs 5k & Kids' Fun Run [Sat 14 May @ 8am]: Unique scenic race thru woods, fields & past huge insect sculptures. Register at racedmc.com.
● ANTICKS: Bugs in Art, Literature & Culture [Tue-Sun 17-22 May]: Explore how insects have influenced literature, music & art.
● Helping Butterflies Take Off [Thu 19 May @ 7-8pm]: Gardens with Wings explains butterfly gardening basics & how to attract them to your garden.
● Eight Days a Week concert [Sun 22 May at 7pm]: Relive days of Fab Four with the Park District, 103.5 WGRR & Beatles Tribute band Eight Days a Week.
● Bugs With Attitude [Tue-Sun 24-29 May]: Explore methods that bugs use to defend & camouflage themselves.
● Insects Up Close [Thu 26 May @ 6:30-7:30pm & Saturday 28 May @ 10am-4pm]: Nature Pals of KY provide hands-on activities & live bugs to see.
● Create a Bug [Tue-Sun 31 May – 5 June]: Learn the differences between insects, spiders & their kin.
Exhibit admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids 2-12; includes admission to the children's Highfield Discovery Garden. Park Permit NOT required during the Big Bugs exhibit. At Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn, OH 45215. More info & tix at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org/bigbugs.
True Theatre is Looking for YOU & Your Story: True Theatre is looking for stories for their 11 July show. The theme: Independence. They're also looking for stories for their 2nd season shows with the themes: Education, Hunger, Love and Grit. Requirements: the story must be true & yours, be able to be told in 10-15 minutes, & fit the theme of the evening. Five speakers tell stories in each show, & yours could be one. Read more about them at truetheatre.com & submit your story ideas on their "Contact" page.
Cincinnati History Preservation Project: The Cincinnati Railroad Club is creating a digital archive of their more than 70,000 Cincinnati, Military, Architectural & Rail artifacts, including over 5,000 blueprints & several thousand images of the building of the Cincinnati Union Terminal. The club is raising funds & looking for volunteers to help with this project. More info at 513.651.7245, savecincyhistory.com or visit the Cincinnati Railroad Club at Tower A in the Cincinnati Museum Center on weekends.
Christ Church Music Live at Lunch [Tuesdays at 12:10pm]: Christ Church Cathedral's weekly concerts with lunch continue on Tuesdays with music by George Frederich Handel this Tuesday. The concerts feature a variety of outstanding music ranging from classical to jazz and music of other cultures. Bring your lunch or you may buy one home made by members of the congregation for only $5. All concerts are in Centennial Chapel unless otherwise noted. Series goers thru the end of May. At Christ Church Cathedral, 318 East Fourth Street at Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & schedule @ 513.621.1817 & christchurchcincinnati.org/music/musiclive.
Northside Tea Dance [Last Sunday of each Month @ 4-7pm]: High energy dance party. BYOB. Light bites & martini bar provided. At the Off the Avenue Studios, 1546 Knowlton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info at urbanvillage at fuse.net, urbanvillagedevelopers.com & NorthsideTea Dance Facebook page.
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