Thursday, June 23, 2011

Weekly 6/23/11 ~ 12

Special Presenter next Wed at the Salon:  Joanna Deri ... innovative Japanese bodywork.  Come!  (see announcement below)

Next Friday July 1, Ellen and Steve's Poetry reading at Aquarius/Om Café on Ludlow, 8 pm.  Pot luck here preceding.  Come! See announcement below.

+ We are planning another famous Lloyd House Dancing Party with "The Dialtones" live band.  Saturday July 30, 8:00 pm, bring food, wear costumes.  Theme to be announced!
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The Lloyd House Wednesday Night Salon WEEKLY 
(See at the end of this email for introductory material)


SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES 

Alan, Paul, Ellen, (not pictured:  Mr. G., Mira, David.)


At the Table:  Alan Jozwiak,  Mr. G., Paul Valerius, Ellen Bierhorst, David Cort, Mira Rodwan. 
 
Paul:  I did Edgar Cayce's apple diet for three days.  Then took 2 T extra virgin olive oil.  Digestion seems better since.  

Ellen: had a good lunch at Loving Cafe, vegan, and loved the raw bread, ordered 72$ worth!  

Mr. G.:  Class action, women employees suing Walmart on discrimination.  Supreme Court refused to hear the class action group.  Found i favor of WalMart.  5-4, men against women.  
However, the four-member minority -- comprised of Justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Stephen G. Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan -- felt that the burden of proof was met according to the Los Angeles Times:
The court was unanimous in rejecting the notion of the plaintiffs getting back pay.  
... I am struggling on this.  Consider a real world corporation.  ...
Establishments can discriminate on who they let in without giving any reason.  Just not on race.  Racial minorities are a protected class.  Females are not a protected class...except for hiring.  

Ellen:  Is this your topic?   "Is it a good idea to make illegal things like a corporate culture that is tipped towards promoting men? "

Mr. G:  no.  e.g.  a waitress makes more if she exposes herself more.  Should the law regulate that?  How much should the courts intrude on corporations tendencies to cater to the sexist attitudes of its customers?  

Alan:  UC president Williams, trying to make UC a public "Ivy". By 2019, 200th year, they want so  many Fulbrights, etc. etc.  Higher SAT score averages.  
New emphasis o the quality of undergrad courses.  ...  the experience of freshmen...  

Ellen: (read her poem about asking forgiveness of the euroAmerican by the Native Americans, the African Americans, The rest of the world.  See the poem below under "Books" section.   )

Mr.G.:  an undocumented immigrant, journalist from the Phillippines, smuggled in when age 8.  Made it through to the top at Washington Post, very successful.  Now coming out.  


(Ellen read the whole article aloud.  Jose Antonio Vargas.)

Discussed the immigration issue.  
 
Ellen:  if God is dead, He died trying to solve the American Immigration issue, to paraphrase a quip.  So complex, with good and bad on both sides of the argument, just like the Israeli/Palestinian issue.

Mr. G:  ... the states resisting the e-verify program.  This story is a good example of what would make it much worse for this guy.  

Mira:  great increase in numbers of hate groups in US.   See Southern Poverty Law Center website SPLC.


Ellen




SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES

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SPECIAL PRESENTER AT SALON NEXT WEEK  Wed, June29

Hi, I'm Joanna Deri, originally from Finland but living in Cincinnati - Clifton - since 1995. I studied Japanese "Energy" Massage in Stockholm, Sweden. My teacher had actually learned it in San Francisco by Japanese masseurs!  It is very energizing since it covers a lot of acupressure points in a short time. I do a 15 minute version on a chair or a 45 minute version on a table. I would like to show you this incredible massage by doing the short version for one person. You don't have to undress, you just sit down and enjoy the ride! Then I'll give small samples to the rest of you if you'd like to.

P.S. I also offer Reflexology, but that's already material for another event!
FRI. July 1  Ellen and Steve Sunderland to read in public !
Ellen's original works on topics like:  woman's journey; raising children; cleaning out the old house; spiritual growing;  mothers and daughters.

Hello, fellow poets and poetry lovers:
 


Happy Summer to you all!  As you are making plans to enjoy this season, I hope you will plan to be with us at Aquarius Star/Om Cafe in Clifton on Friday July 1 to hear more poetry from local poets.  This month we will be hearing from Ellen Bierhorst and Steve Sunderland:

Ellen Bierhorst :  Walnut Hills High School 1958,  Lloyd House in Clifton since 1957 where she loves doing psychotherapy, the Alexander Technique, and hosting events like the Wednesday night potluck salon, drumming circles monthly, and many kinds of holistic and fun gatherings.  Just about her all-time favorite thing to do is reading her poetry in public.  "It was my idea to get Steve Sunderland into this gig.  You are going to love me for that." 

Steve Sunderland is a peace activist, professor of peace and educational studies at UC, and an avid reader of poetry. He is interested in reducing hunger, interfaith communication, and inclusion as his definitions of peace. Steve lives in Northside and is a long time admirer of Ellen Bierhorst.

Please feel free to come around 7:30.  Readings will begin at 8:00 and last about one hour.  

Our next date is August 5, when we will be hearing from poets Richard Hague and David Petreman.

See you there!

Gwyneth Stewart 
AND.... come early to the Lloyd House, 3901 Clifton, park on Lafayette, for pot luck repast, 5:30.  Bring anything to eat or drink.  Love to have you.  
 

To support meatless Monday's, Vegan Heaven food cart will be open in front of Loving Hut starting Mondays June 13, 2011.

The cart will be serving lunch from 11am-2pm every Monday

Vegan Hot Wing and BBQ wraps will be served for $4 including free bottle of water. Come see us!

Loving Hut will not be open Sunday & Monday.

Go vegan to save the planet.
 
Vegan Heaven Food Cart
Monday's 11am-2pm  
in front of Loving Hut
6227 Montgomery Rd. (just North of Ridge, about 2 blocks)
Cincinnati, OH 45213




TWO Great Concerts at Off the Avenue Studios in Northside (on KNowlton st., just 1 bl. E. of Hamilton):  

SONIA with "Disapear Fear"... protest songs, songs about love, about understanding.  Looks good!
Friday June 10, 8 - 11, $15.

ZRAZY
the Irish based Zrazy takes the audience to their hearts the world over
World beats into jazzy grooves to celtic soul and pagan funk rythms
$15 admission charge, bYOB welcome
When: Saturday, June 25th, 8pm – 11pm 
Where: Off the Avenue Studios, 1546 Knowlton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45223 (Northside) 
Tickets: 513-542-0088              513-542-0088       or www.shakeitrecords.com Hosted by Maureen Wood 


You can BYOB to either event.  

 


Northside's Fourth of July Parade is Monday, July 4, 2011, at noon and starts at the corner of Rockford and Hamilton Avenue and ends at Hoffner Park on the corner of Blue Rock and Hamilton Avenue. As in the last few years, we are focusing on being "green" by encouraging entries to walk or use bicycles at no charge and donating the proceeds from vehicle entry fees to a carbon-neutral or environmentally-focused cause. 


The parade committee is looking for volunteers to help us spread the word, participate by being in the parade, post No Parking signs the day before the parade, and/or help us recycle by rolling a recycling toter along the parade route, which is very easy and fun. For more information about the parade and to enter, visit www.northsidejuly4.com/parade and click Volunteer or Be in the Parade. 


Please join us on the Fourth!





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Just learned about a fascinating OTR historic walking tour, weekends, (Thank you Diane Fishbein)... it's a must do.  ellen
info for the over the rhine tour (which is a must)  is www.americanlegacytours.com  859 951 8560

DRUMMING CIRCLE HERE THIS TUESDAY!
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,  June 28
                             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:
$10 every Friday at Peaslee Center ( across from old SCPA building)  at 6:30 ,  Baba Charles Miller teaches Samba. 
 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

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



New Time for A.T. Sunday Practice ~

FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:45 - 4:30 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

GET THIS!:  fabulous animation showing you how to sit in front of the computer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCSNajqC8rg

And here is another fabulous short video on posture for health and power:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRw6lpkBjSc

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Including:

World Peace Yoga Raw Food and Yoga Workshop

Saturday, June 25 ~ 12:30-5:00 pm
KitchenAsana 102: Lively up Yourself with Ahimsa Vinyasa...a peace flowing guided asana practice with hands-on Raw food preparation in the kitchen (a field trip will be taken mid-way through the workshop).

Pricing:


102
$56 (before June 20) $65 (after June 20)

CIVIC GARDEN CENTER OFFERINGS

 

Sunday, June 26, 2011, 1:30 - 4:00
Visit Ted Gantz of Sycamore Street Studios and walk through his                                unusual terraced gardens on Sycamore and then take a short stroll for refreshments and talk at co-hosts Brenda and Jim Tarbell's                                home.  Ted will speak on "Tropicals in OTR."  $45.00 for reservation.  RSVP by June 21; capacity - 30 persons.  Sycamore Street Studios Refreshments provided by Perfect Brew.

 

Sunday, July 10, 2011, 1:30 -4:00
Sue and Bob Trusty (www.thetrustygardener.com) welcome you into their Sycamore Twp. Garden with speaker and author,Jennifer Bartley, The Kitchen Gardener's Handbook and Designing the New Kitchen Garden:  An American Potager Handbook.  $45.00 for reservation.  RSVP by July 5; capacity 25 persons.  www.americanpotager.com/books Refreshments provided by local producers:  Madisono's Gelato, Last Bite Bakery, Blue Oven Bakery.

 

Thursday, August 25, 2011, 5:30 - 8:30
On the Patio of the Civic Garden Center.  Dinner by the bite and wine from 5:30 - 6:30, followed by vignettes from Midsummer's                                Night Dream performed by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.  Reservations $35.00.  RSVP by August 20; capacity 120. www.cincyshakes.com Catered by Picnic and Pantry.

 

All events rain or shine.

 

 

RSVP on line:  www.civicgardencenter.org or call
Terry Houston:  513-221-0981.  Directions provided when reservations are received.

This Sunday: Tea Dance in Northside

Every Month on the last Sunday... viz. June 27, at 4 PM... Off the Avenue studios on Knowlton St.  
Rockin'!


 





ARTICLES AND LETTERS

- Analysis and Predictions for Europe by Evan Bukey.  

- What is "Anma", by Joanna Deri

- Numerology for July;  CURIOUS AND INTERESTING
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Salon Lurker Historian Evan Bukey: pithy analysis of Europe and N. Africa.

Hi Chusti-
         Here's a report on our recent adventures in Euroland sent to a right-wing friend, which you may - or may not - find interesting.
love and kisses,
Evan

---------- Forwarded message ----------


Gerry-
      That's quite a blast. Here's my evasive response:

1) Unless murdered by a fanatic, BHO (president Obama.  ellen)  will be reelected. After all, he's spent his time in office campaigning, not governing.

2) Expect the Mediterranean from Tunisia through Tukey - and possibly Greece-to explode by the end of the year, most likely following the Egyptian elections.

3) All is not well in Euroland, as you say. But a number of core countries are doing rather well: Germany, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Seweden,
Slovenia, and Poland. Estonia faces problems but will recover due to close
ties to Finland and the EU.

4) The UK is undergoing tough times but under Tory leadership will muddle through, primarily because the British are willing to sacrifice and suffer.

5) The PIGS  (Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Spain)  are a mess, though the Greeks and Irish are most cupable.

6) Hungary is going fascist, the Balkan states may follow in their wake.

Have a good day,
Evan

TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MASSAGE & REFLEXOLOGY

From Joanna Deri


 JAPANESE MASSAGE, also called ANMA in Japanese, has 5000 year old roots. Originally from China the tradition spread to Japan where it was created into an art.

 

I offer two versions of Anma;

 

A 15 minute version where the client is sitting on a chair.

 

It includes pressure on 45 acupoints as well as well as stretching, tapping etc. The areas worked on are the head, shoulders, arms, hands and back. The client does not have to undress, instead of oils the clothes protect against friction. The massage occurs in a very fast tempo that gets the circulation flowing and energy moving in the body. Because of its efficiency the Anma is today called Energymassage in Sweden. It has become very popular in companies, fairs and even in the streets and malls! This massage attracts a lot of people since it almost looks like a dance. Every movement I do have a purpose and that special kind of motion that Japanese sports do!

 

A 45 minute version on a table

 

This rapid massage includes pressure on 140 acupoints and a variety of stretching and tapping ver the whole body. I use in fact 25 different handgrips. The client often feels very energized in the evening and some days thereafter.

 

REFLEXOLOGY is the application of pressure by a trained practitioner primarily, but not limited to the feet, hands or ears which causes a physiological response in the body.

 

The oldest indications of Reflexology are from Egypt, 2,500 BC. Reflexology was also used in China and Arabia and spread from the Incas in the fifteenth century to the American Indians. Books about Reflexology were written in Europe in the Middle Ages. Today it is used all over the world and scientific research is done especially in China and Denmark. It has proven to reduce pain, PMS-related problems and increase relaxation.

 

Very often I combine reflexology and Japanese massage in one session.

 

Joanna Déri

Traditional Japanese Massage: Axelson's BodyWork School, Stockholm, Sweden

Reflexology: International Academy for Reflexology Studies, Cincinnati, Ohio






NUMEROLOGY ABOUT JULY DATES;  INTERESTING (ALSO FUNNY)
Forwarded by Dennis Kinsley

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This year, July has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This happens

once every 823 years. This is called "money bags". So, forward this to

your friends and money will arrive within 4 days. Based on Chinese

Feng Shui. The one who does not forward.....will be without money.  (joke.  ellen)

Kinda interesting - read on!!!

This year we're going to experience four unusual dates.

1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11 and that's not all...

Take the last two digits of the year in which you were born - now add

the age you will be this year,

The results will be 111 for everyone in whole world. This is the year of

the Money!!!

The proverb goes that if you send this to eight good friends money will

appear in next four days as it is explained in Chinese FENGSHUI.

Those who don't continue the chain won't receive.......


Have a great day

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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REVIEWS:  BOOKS, MOVIES, RESTAURANTS, VIDEOS, TV, WEB...
PLEASE SEND ME YOUR REVIEWS!
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Ellen's Poem about Forgiveness

2/25/05

Marianne Williamson wrote a prayer to  the Native American, the African American, of confession and asking forgiveness. "How can we be forgiven if we have never even apologized?" 

 

 From the European American: Apology

by Ellen Bierhorst

 

I came here across the Atlantic on sailing ships

Bringing my greed.

I came here with diseases and iron and gun powder,

I came with disrespect and with deceit and with murder.

 Most grievously have I hurt you.

Today I am sick and I need you.

 

And you, I brought in chains from Africa.

Hideous cruelty did I wreak on  you and murder.

Today I am sick and I need to own the sin.

You are beautiful and I need you.

 

Today I send my bombs over the water to crush cities in your countries

To feed my bloated diseased commerce and slake my thirst for oil.

I burn you, starve you, gun  you down and destroy your lands.

 

God will not forgive me, certainly, if I do not repent.

And you will not embrace me and help me to heal

If I do not even repent of my horrendous sins.

 

In the name of our children, your children, my children

I lift sorrowing eyes to yours. 

I don't want to die; God knows I deserve to. 

For some mysterious reason I want instead to heal,

To find our way, to build something beautiful.


Together. 

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Forks Over Knives, a film advocating plant-based diet

Review BY ROGER EBERT / May 11, 2011


cast & credits
A documentary featuring Dr. T.Colin Campbell, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Neil Barnard, John McDougall and others.

Monica Beach Media presents a film written and directed by Lee Fulkerson. Running time: 90 minutes. Rated PG (for some thematic elements and incidental smoking).


Here is a film that could save your life. So you'd better stop reading now, because you don't want to go to the trouble. You are addicted to fat, salt, sugar and corn syrup. Your body has established a narcotic-like dependence on them, and you're comfortable with that, just like smokers know why they keep on smoking. If you have to die 10 or 25 years sooner than necessary to smoke, if you need Viagra because your vascular system is compromised, or if you're overweight, you can live with that.

Hey, I'm not going all holier-than-thou on you. Think how fat I was for years. I knew the solution, I was weak and lazy. Over 12 years I was eventually able to lose about 70 pounds with a proper diet, but my current weight and superb physical condition can be attributed to my illness. I am unable to eat or drink anything, and my (therefore) perfect diet of canned nutrition has given me an ideal weight and incredibly good blood numbers. I don't recommend that you get sick to get well, however.

What every human being should do is eat a vegetarian diet based on whole foods. Period. That's it. Animal protein is bad for you. Dairy is bad for you. Forget the ads: Milk and eggs are bad for you. Skim milk is no better, because it contains proportionately more animal protein. What you're trying to avoid is dietary cholesterol. You also need to cut way down on salt and sugar, and run like hell from high fructose corn syrup.

"Forks Over Knives" is a documentary in which Lee Fulkerson enacts a mirror image of the journey taken by Morgan Spurlock in "Supersize Me." Instead of eating only at McDonald's for a month and nearly killing himself, he eats a plant-based whole food diet for six months, gets off all of his cholesterol and blood pressure medications, drops a lot of weight, sleeps better and has more energy.

His film follows three other sick people: one with breast cancer, one given less than a year to live because of heart problems, one with murderously high cholesterol. All are well again after the vegetarian diet. The movie opens with a warning that no one should take such steps without consulting a physician, and I quite agree; I would not have depended on nutrition to cure my cancer, but I'm convinced that I would always have been healthier if I'd eaten correctly.

The film hammers us with information. It centers on the work of famed nutritionists Dr. T. Colin Campbell of Cornell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn of the Cleveland Clinic. Campbell conducted the awesome China-Oxford-Cor nell study, which fol lowed millions of Chinese over decades and found that increases in their incidence of cancer and heart disease directly paralleled their adoption of a Western diet.

Short term studies show the same thing: When Nazis commandeered all the food animals in Norway and rationing forced Brits away from meat, disease rates plummeted. After the war, they moved up again. In the traditional Japanese diet, breast and prostate cancers are all but unknown.

These facts have long been established, not only by Campbell and Esselstyn but also by Dean Ornish, John McDougall and the researchers at Pritikin. There is a Catch-22. The federal government subsidizes such crops as corn, which is used for lethal corn syrup and to feed animals which we then eat. It puts bad foods in school lunches. The lobbyists of agribusiness control national farm policy. The government spends millions to subsidize an unhealthy diet. We are raising the first generation of children who will not live as long as their parents.

Over the years I tried vegan and low-protein vegetarian diets, benefitted from and enjoyed them. I found by experience that all one needed was a rice cooker, a knife, a chopping block, whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables. I got all the protein and calcium I needed. I enjoyed it. But I was tempted. I strayed into the elysian fields of pizza, steaks, hamburgers and soft drinks. I once was blind and now I see.

"Forks Over Knives" is not subtle. It plays as if it had been made for doctors to see in medical school. Few doctors seem prepared to suggest proper nutrition as an alternative to pills, stents and bypasses. Although regular exercise, especially walking, is invaluable, the film shows only a little exercise and focuses singlemindedly on nutrition.

The bottom line: I am convinced this message is true. A plant-based whole foods diet is healthy. Animal protein is not necessary, or should be used sparingly as Asians did, as a flavoring and not a main course. This adds the advantage of allowing us to avoid the chemicals and carcinogens pumped into livestock and poultry. Fast food is lethal. Parents who feed it to their children are helping them get hooked on fat, salt and sugar addiction. The facts are in. Didn't I warn you to stop reading?

P. S.: I have recently decided to ditch my canned nutrition and switch to a liquid diet based on fresh fruits and vegetables. Yes, I consulted my physician.

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AND CHECK THIS OUT... A WEBSITE FOR PEOPLE TO POST THEIR "GOOD READS"...  
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SIMON SAYS: Book Reviews by Anna Simon  (Come back Anna.  We miss you.)  


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Special Treasure:
 
It's a Secret - underground restaurant: Sandy Kesner & Sasha Hart secretly create evenings of sumptuous food & stimulating conversation for intimate dinner parties of 6 diverse guests who typically meet for the first time. Their underground restaurant, It's A Secret, is an adventure in fine dining offered to food lovers for a modest donation; an informal, unlicensed eating establishment operating out of their homes. Sasha & Sandy embrace the farm-to-table movement, where season influences their menu selections. They value the interactive creativity between each other as chefs. Their recipe for a special evening begins with a leisurely cocktail hour before moving to the table. An amuse-bouche is followed by 4 courses, all paired with fine wines. The setting alternates between their homes. Their next dinners are Sundays, July 10th & July 31st. More info & reservations from Sandy at 513.533.0637 & skesner at nuvox.net or Sasha at 513.861.0666 & sashahartdance at gmail.com.
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New Ongoing Treasures:
 
Presages: Gordon Smith's Kentucky Coal Country Photographs [thru Sunday 18 September]: In the mid-1990s, as the practice of mountaintop removal coal mining was expanding in the quest for cheaper, low-sulfur coal, Gordon Smith began this documentary photography project in SE Kentucky coal country. MTR mining has destroyed 1.4 million acres of forest & over 500 Appalachian mountains, buried 1000's of miles of streams & contaminated millions of gallons of water. Photographing from the air, Smith records the destruction wrought upon the land, which he combines with traditional landscapes & portraits of the Appalachian people of the region, whose lives are so affected. Despite great wealth of natural resources, the region is home to some of the nation's poorest people. The photographs are traditional, silver, black & white prints. At Iris BookCafe & Gallery, 1331 Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.260.8434, 513.381.2665 & Iris' Facebook page. 
 
12th Annual Bookworks Exhibit [thru Sunday 28 August]: This free exhibit of handcrafted books by local & regional artists/bookbinders including April Foster (Art Academy of Cincinnati faculty in printmaking, drawing, artists' books) & Mark Palkovic (Senior Librarian, Head of the UC CCM Library) showcases diverse approaches & features of fine binding, contemporary bindings, altered books & more. Last artist guided tour of the exhibit is Sun 28 Aug @ 2pm. Hosted by Cincinnati Book Arts Society, a nonprofit org comprised of pros & amateurs in bookbinding, paper making, printing, paper marbling, book artistry, archiving & conserving. Sponsored by & located in the Main Library of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County (Atrium), 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6900, 513.369.6944, kate.lawrence at cincinnatilibrary.org &cincinnatilibrary.org/programs/exhibits.html.
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Calendar:
 
The Eddie Brookshire Quintet [Thursday 23 June @ 9pm]: Eddie Brookshire, master of the acoustic bass & on the faculty at Sinclair College, will lead his dynamic quintet consisting of Keigo Hirakawa on keyboards, Gary Onady on trumpet, Joe Novotny on tenor & soprano sax & Felton Sparks on drums. Tickets are $10; Jazz Club Members free; CCM & SCPA students $5. At the Blue Wisp, 318 East 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.241.9477, waltb31 at gmail.com & facebook.com/pages/Doc-B-Productions/182941126808?ref=ts&. 
 
HeBREW Happy Hour [Thursday 23 June @ 6pm]: Summer is a good time to make new friends while winding down at HeBREW Happy Hour. Join Access & other Jewish Young Professionals, 21-35, at Cock & Bull English Pub, the hot new bar & grill on Hyde Park Square. Enjoy a variety of pub style appetizers, compliments of Access. Happy hour drink specials are on you. Mingle & hang with the crew on the outside patio. Sponsored by Access, a program of The Mayerson Foundation. Free. At Cock & Bull English Pub, 2653 Erie Avenue, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info & RSVP by Mon 20 June at jypaccess.org. 
 
Paddlefest 2011 [Thursday-Saturday 23-25 June]: Paddlefest is the largest canoe/kayak paddling event in the Midwest with over 2,000 paddlers making their way down the Ohio river. While the weekend includes a wealth of activities for the family, the centerpiece is Paddle the Ohio on Saturday 25 June for either a 8.2 mile float trip, 11 mile amateur race or 14 mile pro race. All finish at Yeatman's Cove with music, vendors, refreshments & a chance to cool down & hang out. More info & reservations at ohioriverway.org/paddlefest. 
 
Opera Idol: A Peek Performance [Friday 24 June @ 7-9pm]: Be the 1st to enjoy the undiscovered voices of the 2011 Opera Idol semi-finalists. The evening begins with wine-tasting & hors d' oeuvres as guests meet & mingle with this year's contestants. Each semi-finalist will then perform a specially selected piece against a backdrop of bold paintings by Jason Zickler & stunning glasswork from the Marta Hewett Gallery. Who will you choose as this year's Opera Idol? Then stay to enjoy the Pendleton Final Friday art walk. Tickets are $15/person, & include wine-tasting, hors-de-oeuvres & valet parking. Proceeds benefit B.J. Connective Concepts, a non-profit foundation that supports exciting initiatives in the vocal & visual arts. At Marta Hewett Gallery, 1310 Pendleton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix at 513.348.8949 & marta at martahewett.com. 
 
Manifest 7th Annual Rites of Passage Exhibit [thru Friday 24 June]: The Rites of Passage series of exhibits was developed to support student excellence by offering a public venue to display the advanced 'creative research' made by artists emerging from academic study in the visual arts; to document & promote young artists as they transition into their professional careers, & to bring the positive creative energies of national institutions together. The exhibit consists of 13 works by 12 artists from 11 academic institutions. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.861.3638, jason at manifestgallery.org & manifestgallery.org. 
 
Manifest's 7th Annual Magnitude 7 [thru Friday 24 June]: Manifest's annual exhibit of little works of art from around the world; works no larger than 7 inches in any dimension; a collection of visual haiku. Small works are intimate; inviting approach & inspection. Like short poetry, they are a challenge to craft with the same presence of their larger counterparts. The exhibit consists of 41 works by 24 artists from 15 states & 4 countries include paintings, mixed media, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, digital drawing, & more. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.861.3638, jason at manifestgallery.org & manifestgallery.org. 
 
RoeblingFest [Saturday 25 June @ 11am - 11pm]: RoeblingFest is a day-long celebration honoring the John A. Roebling Bridge, its rich history, people & pride that is connected by this national historic landmark connecting Covington with Cincinnati. The festival features foods from area restaurants, beverage booths, live music all day long, Covington Quest (an urban challenge sponsored by Great Covington Neighborhoods), & Art Show & Sale showcasing local talents. Historians & curious can enjoy a variety of tours that include the Roebling Bridge, Riverside Drive & statues, Covington floodwall murals & the Daniel Carter Beard House. Walking tours are $5 per person; kids 12 & younger are free. BB Riverboats has a ride departing at 3pm for $15 (adults), $13.50 (seniors) & $9 (kids). Impersonators, pictures & artifacts depict the river town's history. Face-painting, games, circus entertainers & more for kids. Win a "Trip to the Top" of the Roebling Bridge. Finale includes Rozzi fireworks to light up the sky. At the intersection of Park Avenue & Court Street, Covington, KY  41017. More info at Roeblingbridge.org. 
 
ZRAZY ZRAZY [Saturday 25 June @ 8-11pm]: The Irish-based Zrazy takes the audience to their hearts the world over. World beats into jazzy grooves to Celtic soul & pagan funk rhythms. $15 admission. BYOB welcome. Hosted by Maureen Wood. At Off the Avenue Studios, 1546 Knowlton Street, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info at 513.477-4298. 
 
Art & the Garden Weekend [Saturday-Sunday 25-26 June @ 10am-4pm (Sat) & 12-4pm (Sun)]: Tour exquisite private gardens in Pleasant Ridge & Kennedy Heights, get gardening tips from an expert, & browse an outdoor market of nature-inspired art by local artists. Master gardener Lee DeRhodes will offer a workshop entitled "Gardening on the Cheap" on Saturday 25 June @ 2:30pm. Tickets are $25 for the workshop; $10 for the garden tour. Kids are free. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info @ 513.631.4278, info at kennedyarts.org & kennedyarts.org. 
 
Spice & Tea Exchange Birthday Special [Saturday-Sunday 25-26 June]: Help celebrate their 1/2 year birthday with free tastings all weekend, showcasing their fabulous spices, herbs & teas from around the world. Introducing a new exclusive meat blend - Rookwood Rub. At the Spice & Tea Exchange, 2637 Edmondson Road, Rookwood Commons, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info at 513.531.7000, j.vanarsdale at spiceandtea.com &spiceandtea.com. 
 
The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls [Sunday 26 June @ 6pm & Tuesday 28 June @ 7:30pm]: Winner of the People's Choice Award at Toronto Intl Film Festival (& many more), this documentary is an intimate & touching story of 2 sisters whose talent has made them popular around the world. The film combines biography with music & comedy performance to stir your soul & put a smile on your face. "The greatest movie ever made about a lesbian twin sister country singing, yodeling comedy act." ~ Linda Barnard, Toronto Star. Social hour, cash bar & a la carte dinner-by-the-plate 1 hour before each screening, catered by Europa Bistro & Cafe. Tickets are $10 (advance), $13 (door), with discounts for students & ETA members. Presented by Cincinnati World Cinema. At Carnegie Arts Center, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011. More info & tix @ 859.781.8151,worldcinema at fuse.net & cincyworldcinema.org.
 
Civic Garden Center Fundraiser [Sunday 26 June @ 1:30-4pm]: Ted Gantz, of Sycamore Street Studios, will walk you thru his unusual terraced gardens. Then take a short stroll for refreshments at co-host Brenda & Jim Tarbell's home where Ted will speak on "Tropicals in OTR." $45 for reservation. RSVP at 513.221.0981. Limited to 30 guests. Directions given upon registration. Rain or shine. More info at irhine.com/index.jsp?page=home_sycamore062704 & civicgardencenter.org. 
 
Teas of India & Darjeeling First Flush [Sunday 26 June @ 4-5:30pm]: Sample some beautiful 2011 First Flush (first plucked) Darjeelings while exploring the history, culture & diversity of Indian Subcontinental teas. Taste 5 Darjeeling estate teas, a new premium Assam, a specially manufactured Nilgiri Frost tea & a fun new Kenyan orthodox. Prized as the "champagne of teas," Darjeelings are highly aromatic, often possessing light floral & muscat characteristics. Learn much more. Light snacks served. Reservations required. $18/person. 10% off all teas & teaware during this event. At Essencha Tea House, 3212 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH. More info & RSVP at 513.533.4832 & tea at essencha.com. 
 
JSPN Summer Cycle Sunday [Sunday 26 June @ 11:30am]: Hit the trail - the Loveland Bike Trail that is - with the JSPN crew & other Jewish young professionals, 21-35, for a leisurely summertime cycle excursion to the Schoolhouse restaurant, the first 2-story schoolhouse in the Midwest built in 1863. Bring your own bike or rent one for the day for $12. It's about a half hour ride up & back to the restaurant, so put your peddle to the metal & ride with the gang, or meet at the Schoolhouse (8031 Glendale Milford Road) @ 12:30 for lunch. Sponsored by Access, a program of The Mayerson Foundation. Access will provide the lunch, but bike rentals must be paid in advance on the Access website by Fri 24 June. Meet at Loveland Bike Trail, 206 Railroad Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140. More info & RSVP at jypaccess.org.  

Circus Sundae - Under The Big Top Tent [Sunday 26 June @ 3pm]: Ladies & gentlemen, boys & girls …run away with the circus when Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation presents Circus Sundae, starring you. A free (if RSVP by Mon 20 June) program for families in the Jewish Community with kids under 11, in which at least 1 parent is Jewish. Experience life Under The Big Top where you can soar to great heights on the Flying Trapeze, balance on the tight rope, learn to juggle, stilt walk, spin plates & just clown around. Plus moonbounces, balloon artistry, face painting, ice cream sundae bar & other circus snacks. At Cincinnati Mills Mall, 600 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45240. More info & RSVP atmyshalomfamily.org. 
 
Local Author & Publisher Showcase [Tuesday 28 June @ 7-8:30pm]: Local publisher Ari Buchwald of Edgecliff Press will discuss & answer questions regarding the process of getting published. Edgecliff authors from Cincinnati & around the country will attend to tell their stories & to sell & sign copies of their books. Free admission. At Green Township Public Library, 6525 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248. More info at 513.369.6095, events at edgecliffpress.com & programs.cincinnatilibrary.org/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=3745&ret=eventcalendar.asp. 
 
Peruvian Cuisine & Old Time String Band Music [Wednesday 29 June @ 5-7pm]: Mark Ward & Barb Zavon, The Barn Owl Buskers, play fiddler, banjo, & guitar at Tumi Cafe, Cincinnati's Peruvian restaurant in Mt. Washington. Listen to lively American folk tunes in an eclectic setting while enjoying a delicious meal. All items on the menu are under $10. At Tumi Cafe, 2061 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230. More info including menu at 513.624.8864 & tumicafe.com. 
 
Children's Auditions for "A Christmas Carol" [applications due Wednesday 29 June]: The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will hold auditions Sunday-Monday 10-11 July for kids interested in performing in the 2011 production of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic. The show will celebrate its 21st year with performances 1-30 December 2011. Nine kids (boys & girls 8-13 years old) will be cast for speaking & non-speaking roles. The Tiny Tim role requires a boy 6-8 years old. Auditioning kids will be asked to share a 1-minute monologue, story or poem with an English accent. Kids must be available for all rehearsals, which begin in mid-November, & for all performances. Photos & resumes must be received by Wed 29 June. Auditions at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info including audition requirements at 513.345.2242 ext 2071, pr at cincyplay.com & cincyplay.com. 
 
Wednesdays on the Green [Wednesday 29 June @ 7pm]: Featured performers are the Honeycombs in the Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3rd season of Wednesdays on the Green - free outdoor evening performances every Wednesday thru July. Free hands-on art activities for the kids. Shows will be on the CCAC front lawn; in the event of rains it will be in the 3rd floor auditorium. Pack a picnic or pick up a snack at the show, & bring your blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy. Onsite snacks by the Habanero Burrito Truck, Café de Wheels & Dojo Gelato. At Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Avenue @ McAlpin, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info at cliftonculturalarts.org.
 
Hamilton County Resident Appreciation Days [Friday 1 July]: 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. 
 
Northside Fourth of July Parade Ups the Ante [Monday 4 July @ noon]: The Northside 4th of July Parade will feature a $500 grand prize for most creative entry, continuing its tradition of honoring those who help make it such a unique event. The annual parade, presented by Northside Community Council, will begin at the Greater Bethlehem Temple Church on Hamilton Avenue & Rockford Place. The parade travels south on Hamilton past the judges' station at the Comet bar, thru the historic Northside Business District & to its final destination at Hoffner Park. Register for the parade atnorthsidejuly4.com thru Thursday 30 June. Entries are $10 per motorized vehicle to try & keep the parade green. Proceeds benefit the Northside Business District Recycling Program. More info at northsidejuly4.com. 
 
Performing Arts Summer Day Camp [Tuesday 5 July - Friday 12 August @ 9am - 4pm]: Full day camp Monday-Friday with African, Chinese, Indian, ballet, hip-hop, modern, tap, belly dancing, choral music, drama & writing every week. A unique cultural exposure experience for kids 5-15 years old. Tuition is $75/week; scholarships available. At arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati, 6543 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info & registration at aimcincinnati.org/PAcamp. 
 
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
 
Summer Reading Program, Campbell County Public Library [thru Saturday 30 July]: Read great books, attend free programs & win prizes in June & July. Enter to win each time you read a book or attend a program, which include live music, free picnic & art exhibition. Free. Sponsored by Kroger & PNC Bank. At Newport, Carrico/Fort Thomas & Cold Spring Library branches. More info & locations at cc-pl.org. 
 
38th Annual Summer Reading Program, Join Team Read [thru Sunday 31 July]: Readers of all ages are invited to join the Cincinnati Library's Team Read during Summer Reading 2011. This year's Summer Reading Program (SRP) is better than ever. The Library has formed a variety of community partnerships to provide prizes & programming throughout the summer. The Cincinnati Reds & Coney Island will provide 4-packs of tickets for grand prize winners at all branches for all 4 age groups (preschool, children, teens & adults). An anonymous donor is funding the purchase of Nook Colors to give to the child, teen & adult who reads the most at each of the Library's 41 locations, including downtown. Sign-up online today & start tracking your reading. More info at 513.369.6900 & cincinnatilibrary.org/summerread/2011/. 
 
Montage Collage by Agnes Aldana [thru Sunday 31 July]: This exhibition of fantastical collage by Agnes Aldana is layered with the often irrational & chaotic imagery of popular society, & is manipulated to serve her vision. Born in Manila, Agnes moved to the US as a child. She has worked in interior design for over 20 years & believes her attraction to collage is partially the result of years spent searching for & combining disparate elements. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577, contact at nvisionshop.com & nvisionshop.com. 
 
Body of Art [thru Saturday 20 August]: This group show will explore innovative methods developed by contemporary artists to use the human body (theirs or someone else's) in the production of their work. The show will include works which are made with a unique gesture, performance or use of the body which is visible in the final product itself. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info at 513.582.9833, info at prairiecincinnati.com & prairiecincinnati.com. 
 
David Rogers' Big Bugs exhibit [thru 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. Thru Sunday 5 June, create a bug & 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. 
 
Friday Night Grill Outs [Fridays thru 2 September @ 5-8pm]: You can't beat a tasty grilled meal with all the sides, live music on the dock & great company with friends & family. The grill-out menu features specialty dinners ($8.00-9.25 per person; $3.95 for kids 10 & under). The atmosphere is special, too, with a big dock overlooking Lake Isabella. There will be naturalist programs & local live music @ 6-8pm. Performances thru the summer include Katie Pritchard (Vocals/Acoustic Guitar), Kevin Fox (Acoustic Rock) & Ben Alexander (Acoustic Rock). At Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, OH 45140. Hamilton County Park permit is required to enter the park. More info at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org. 
 
Architreks/Cincinnati Walks [Saturdays & Sundays thru October]: These guided walking tours highlight Cincinnati neighborhoods, architectural treasures & historic significance. Sponsored by Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati & Cincinnati Preservation Association, the program educates & entertains while showing off Cincinnati's rich architectural & cultural history. Tours are held rain or shine. All proceeds benefit education & preservation in Cincinnati neighborhoods. "Our tours explore the hidden gems & architectural landmarks of Cincinnati so that both visitors to our city & local residents walk away with a new perspective." ~ Trudy Backus, Architreks/Cincinnati Walks founder & volunteer coordinator. Choose from 10 walking tours: Over-the-Rhine, Findlay Market, Downtown; Cincinnati's 1st suburbs (Walnut Hills, East Walnut Hills, Mt. Adams, Clifton & Northside); special tours include Vanishing Cincinnati (sites that no longer exist like Albee Theatre, Wesley Chapel, etc.) & Literary Cincinnati (sites that inspired 19th & early 20th century authors & poets). Tour guides undergo extensive training before being certified by an Accreditation Board of Cincinnati's historical & architectural elite. Tours are about 2 hours & 2 miles long. Tickets are $15 (adults), $5 (kids) & $120 (group of 10). Reservations not required. Groups, visitors & businesses can customize tours; any tour can be scheduled by request. More info including schedule, meeting locations & tix at 513.421.4469 & cincinnati-walks.org. 
 
Pure Movement Classes [Monday @ 6:30pm & Wednesday @ 9:30am]: Open to all types of movers & non-movers, Fanchon Shur's classes have amazing effects on alignment, fluidity, range of motion, creative expression, fitness & healing. $48 for 4 classes or $20 per class. First class is free. Growth in Motion, 4019 Red Bud Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info at 513.221.3222, classes at growthinmotion.org & growthinmotion.org. 
 
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