Thursday, January 19, 2012

Virtual Salon 1/19/12 ~ 12



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The Lloyd House Virtual Salon Newsletter 
(See at the end of this email for introductory material)


SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES
(What kind of gathering/sharing/learning together would you like to happen at the Lloyd House?  Ideas wanted. e.)
 


Hi Everyone!
  taken just now, working on the Virtual Salon

Please join us here at the Lloyd House (3901 Clifton, Park on Lafayette, leave shoes in foyer)  for two political houseparty things on Tuesday of next week, Jan 24.  At 5, Sue Ransohoff and I host a "meet Luke Brockmeier" who is running for Ohio House in the primary March 4.  (see below).  Then at 8 more folks will come for a State of the Union watch party.  All fun, interesting, informative.  

Flash! Thursday 2:00 pm.  I just spend a very enjoyable hour interviewing Denise Driehaus, the incumbent District 31 rep to the Ohio Statehouse.  She is impressive.  Check back next week and I'll publish my interview and impressions.  

Well the MLK celebration at Music Hall Monday was a blow-out good time!  David Fankhauser's photo essay presentation about the Freedom Riders was fascinating, and his concluding remarks about economic injustice today were ferocious and wonderful.  Way to go David!
Along the same lines, don't miss that poverty video in the Articles section.  

I expect to attend the demonstration/action with the Occupy Wall Street/ Cincinnati off-shoot on Friday, tomorrow, starting 4:30 at Fountain Square.  See below, "Occupy the Courts".  It's all about protesting corporate personhood.  Come!
See the Articles section for an important input on poverty in America, a must-watch, and also the huge entertainment industry corporations are trying to rush through congress a bill that would very severely curtail Internet Freedom.  SOPA.  Read the article, take mouse action.  
Hugs to everyone!

Ellen

SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES

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Ohio Health Care Reform activists to be interviewed tonight (thurs.):

Tune in SPAN on internet radio WCAN  (listen on internet here: wcanradio.com  )at 8:30 p.m. Thurs. Jan 19 with host Deb Silverstein. Deb's guests will be State Rep Nickie Antonio, a co-sponsor of the Ohio Health Security Act, and SPAN Ohio Director Kurt Bateman who will join the show by phone. During the show you can email your questions or comments to wcanradio@yahoo.com





God willin' I'll be at this one!  ellen

(2) Hello Ellen,
 
 Check out www.movetoamend.org. Please share this with anyone else who might be sympathic. I think that your readers will want to know about it, to sign the petition, to donate and to participate.
 
It concerns  the Citizens United vs Federal Elections Board in which the Supreme Court said corporations are people and money is free speech.   It is interesting to read about the decision, to read the proposed amendment, to read about the process of past amendments which will help us to bring about another one.   Martha B.


INDY DOCUMENTARY AT ST. JOHN'S TOMORROW, FRIDAY 1/20:

From: "Greg Terhune" <gr.terhune@gmail.com>
Date: Jan 12, 2012 2:46 PM
Subject: The Crisis of Civilization
To: 

We're excited to announce that this months Food for Thought film selection will be the Cincinnati premiere of the independent documentary film "The Crisis of Civilization".  Please join us on Friday evening, January 20th in St John's Krolfifer hall (RESOR AVE IN CLIFTON).  We will begin with a potluck at 7:00 to be followed by our movie at 7:30.

The Crisis of Civilization is an independent documentary feature film investigating how global crises are converging symptoms of a single, failed global system.

A powerful critique of a failed global system and a manifesto for constructive social change. - Leeds International Film Festival

Please click on this link to learn more about this movie, including a trailer and other ways to get involved.

Attached is a flyer to promote this event.  Please feel free to share this information with family, friends, or other groups/organizations that may also be interested.

I hope to see you then!
 
 

And I'll be at this also!  ellen

PAULETTE MEYER AND FRIENDS THIS SAT AT COLLEGE HILL COFFEE CO

Dear Friends,

Jamie, Len and I are singing again at College Hill Coffee Company this Saturday night, Jan. 21st, from 7:30 to 9:30.   We  have a few new songs that we think the Occupy movement will enjoy, particularly an old song about the 17th century Diggers' movement in England,  which was the Occupy movement of its day.  We are excited to have Len's wife and founding Muse member Diana Porter join us for this and a few other a cappella songs.  Attached is a flyer.  Hope to see you there ... and please spread the word!

Peace,

Paulette

Dear Friends,

Sue Ransohoff and Ellen Bierhorst are hosting a house party for Candidate Luke Brockmeier on Tuesday 24 January at the Lloyd House (Ellen's home) in Clifton.
Luke is hoping to win the Democratic primary on March 6 so that he can run for the Ohio House of Representatives.  (Also in the primary for our district is Denise Driehaus, who is currently in the Ohio House representing her West Side district.)  
We want you to meet Luke, who has impressed both of us so much.  Below, Ellen's interview last week with him, as published in the Virtual Salon weekly newsletter.  
You can request an absentee ballot for the March 6 primary here: ballot requests here
And you can make donations to Luke's campaign here: http://lukeforohio.com/contribute/ 
and a website:  LukeforOhio.org

Please join us on Tuesday 24 January at the Lloyd House, 3901 Clifton Avenue at 5:00 PM.  Parking on Lafayette Avenue.  [Can you leave your shoes in the foyer?  We usually do.]  We'll have decaf coffee, wine, and snacks.  Luke will meet everyone and give his stump speech, then take questions.  All done at 7:00.  Come!

Ellen and Sue

AND... same evening at 8 we will kick off the local Obama re-election campaign with a State of the Union watch party.  Please join us for that as well.  



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 Claire RECHNITZER wrote:

  • Hi Everyone,
    Some of you are regular or occasional attendees of the free weekly Alexander Technique practice sessions at the Lloyd House - Sundays from 3:45 to 4:30pm. If you haven't participated yet, please join the fun! (http://home.fuse.net/ellenbierhorst/)
    Claire and Ellen

    Claire, Alan, Fanchon, Gene, Anita, Dolly
    A.T. Sunday Practice 11/20/11 watching the movie DVD "Move Well Avoid Injury" ~

FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:45 - 4:30 at the Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Ave. 45220.  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.  
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* 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

Oh and P.S.:  I've started posting videos on YouTube on a variety of subjects.  You can search by my name.  Fun.  
Ellen Bierhorst
 


from PARK AND VINE

parkandvine.com
Greetings, friends

Following is a list of upcoming events involving Park + Vine,
including the buy local-themed Shift Your Shopping Bike Rides and Park
+ Shine: A Mini Craft Show. If you have any questions, let us know

Thanks!



Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products: Jan. 21
Stephanie Beck Borden of Greener Cleaners of Cincinnati returns for
her second workshop on making non-toxic and eco-friendly cleaning
products 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Park + Vine, 1202
Main Street. This is an informative and interactive workshop that
incl…udes plenty of great recipes to take care of everything you need
to clean at home. Bring three pint jars or containers or buy them at
the store when you arrive. A $5 registration fee is payable upon
arrival. RSVP to grnrcleaners[at]gmai[dot]com before Jan. 20.

Composting 101: Jan. 28
Civic Garden Center presents Composting 101 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 28 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Composting is easier than
you might think when you are equipped with a few basic guidelines of
how to maintain a healthy compost system. You'll learn how to convert
your food waste into a nutrient rich soil amendment for your plants.
Suggested donation of $5 benefits OTR Homegrown, a productive farm in
Over-the-Rhine. RSVP info@parkandvine.com or call 513-721-7275.

Vegan Kitchen TLC: Tips and Tricks for Cooking and Shopping
Vegan cook and writer Stepfanie Romine will answer all your cooking
and shopping questions noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at Park + Vine. Whether
you need a new recipe for the wheat berries you buy in bulk at Park +
Vine or have no idea what to do with coconut aminos, Stepfanie w…ill
answer your questions. New to the vegan lifestyle? Need help
converting existing recipes? Just want some mealtime inspiration? Stop
by for a tour of the grocery section, tips on eating vegan on a
budget, and recipes using all your favorite foods from Cincinnati's
greenest grocer. See More

Second annual Vegan Chili Cookoff: Jan. 29
Imagine tofu, tempeh, seitan and textured vegetable protein starring
in a chili at your Super Bowl XLVI gathering. Gather ideas, sample
chili, show off your prowess (with at least one-gallon of chili) and
win prizes at second annual Vegan Chili Cook-off 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 29 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Up to 20 chilis are
featured. Everyone who attends gets a ballot and votes in three
categories. It's $10 to enter and $15 for tastes. Kids under 10 are
free. Drinks, including coffee and craft beer, are separate. Judges
include Councilman Chris Seelbach, Pastry Fairy Summer Genetti at
Honey, Food Blogger Julie Niesen Gosdin for wine me, dine me and
Colonel De Stewart of Colonel De Gourmet Herbs and Spices at Findlay
Market. Fire up your crocks! Online registration opens Jan. 6.

ASL Interpreter: An American Sign Language interpreter is available
upon request for store events. For this or other assistance, e-mail
info@parkandvine.com or call 513-721-7275.

-- 
Danny Korman
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-721-7275
parkandvine.com



H.U.C.  (Hebrew Union College)
The Skirball Museum
Open Sundays Jan 8 - Feb. 26.
1:30-3:30
Special Exhibit; docent led tours.  
It's a gem!  ellen



(3) Little Pocket Poetry

LittlePocketPoetry.org

presents

"The Writer's Body of Work"

A series of six daylong BODY/WRITING Workshops for 2012

Workshop One: PRESENCE

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday January 28, 2012

Mount Notre Dame Spirituality Center

Large Meeting Room with Lots of Windows and Wonderful View

701 East Columbia Avenue

Cincinnati (Reading) Ohio 45215

 COST: $85 *

 Committed to revising their lives,  Susan Glassmeyer & Valerie Chronis Bickett,

are poets and teachers passionate about writing and deeply influenced by somatic, psychological and spiritual approaches to well-being including Sensory Awareness, Meditation, The Feldenkrais Method®, Massage, Bio-Psychosynthesis, The Alexander Technique and Constellation Therapy.


 
MADE IN USA MOVEMENT

The website MadeinUSA.com has some 300,000 American manufacturers listed. It is divided by categories and it makes your search real easy since the websites of all those manufacturers are listed with store locations of where to find their goods. Before you saunter off to shop, if you know what you want you can just plug it in and there you have it. Not difficult, huh? Maybe I'll finally find a job...
Monique



On Jan 11, 2012, at 9:30 PM, Dee Graham wrote 
 
 

ONE AT A TIME

A physics teacher in high school, once told the students that while one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn't slow a train very much, a billion of them would. With that thought in mind, read the following, obviously written by a good American

This probably sounds crazy, but just yesterday I was in Wal Mart looking for a wastebasket. I found some made in China for $6.99. I didn't want to pay that much so I asked the lady if they had any others. She took me to another department and they had some at $2.50 made in USA . They are just as good.

Same as a kitchen rug I needed. I had to look, but I found some made in the USA and they were $3.00 cheaper. We are being brain washed that everything that comes from China and Mexico is cheaper. Not so. That is also why I don't buy cards at Hallmark anymore. They are made in China and are expensive. I buy them at Dollar Tree....50 cents each and made in USA .

Check this out. I can verify this because I was in Lowe's the other day for some reason and just for the heck of it I was looking at the hose attachments... They were all made in China .
The next day I was in Ace Hardware and just for the heck of it I checked the hose attachments there. 
They were made in USA . Start looking ...

In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do affects someone else - even their job. So, after reading this email, I think this lady is on the right track.. Let's get behind her!

My grandson likes Hershey's candy. I noticed, though, that it is marked made in Mexico now. 
I do not buy it any more.

My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico ... Now I have switched to Crest. You have to read the labels on everything.... 
Good idea . . .. One light bulb at a time . . ..

This past weekend I was at Kroger . .. . I needed 60W light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets.
I was in the light bulb aisle, and right next to the GE brand I normally buy was an off-brand labeled, " Everyday Value ." I picked up both types of bulbs and compared the stats they were the same except
For the price . . . The GE bulbs were more money than the Everyday Value brand but the thing that surprised me the most was the fact that GE was made in MEXICO and the Everyday Value brand was made in - get ready for this - the USA in a company in Cleveland , Ohio . 
So throw out the myth that you cannot find products you use every day that are made right here...

So on to another aisle - Bounce Dryer Sheets... Yep, you guessed it, Bounce cost more money and is made in Canada ... The Everyday Value brand was less money and MADE IN THE USA! I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce Free I have been using for years and at almost half the price!

My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA - the job you save may be your own or your neighbors!

If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others in your address book so we can all start buying American, one light bulb at a time! Stop buying from overseas companies!

(We should have awakened a decade ago....)

Let's get with the program and help our fellow Americans keep their jobs and create more jobs here in the USA .

I passed this on . .. . Will you???  from Dee Graham


Friday Night Salons
    You are invited

From Wikipedia: A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host (Womens Way of Ohio and Kentucky), held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste and increase our knowledge of the participants through conversation. (Yes, real conversations) These gatherings often consciously followed Horace's definition of the aims of poetry, "either to please or to educate" ("aut delectare aut prodesse est"). Look for our Salon each Friday evening during the entire month of February from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Come to one or come to all. This will be held in a relaxed comfortable area of Women Writing For A Change located at 6906 Plainfield Road Cincinnati. This will be a potluck experience around a large table as we "enjoy" the philosophers (that would be you) of our time while sharing food. Join us! This is a free event, open to all. Donations for the lights and electric will always be appreicated.

When:  Each Friday in February
           6:30 to 8:30PM

Potluck to enjoy by all, bring something for yourself and a little extra for someone else.  Hosted by Bev Bowers, of Woman's Way.

Where:   Women Writing for a Change  6906 Plainfield Road   Cincinnati Ohio  

RSVP via email to womensway@ymail.com

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CaringBridge provides personal websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier.

Sincerely,
Paul Ravenscraft



 


ARTICLES AND LETTERS
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- Great Program on Poverty
- HUGE FRACAS over Internet Freedom

This is a two and a half hour video of Tavis Smiley interviewing a panel of experts that includes Cornell West, Michael Moore, and Barbara Ehrenreich. It's about POVERTY IN AMERICA and what to do about it.  Some thrilling ideas.  So worth it to watch.  It inspired me and I watched the whole thing.  ellen

HUGE FRACAS over Internet Freedom:  Fight SOPA Now
Wikipedia (and other big sites) going offline in protest for a day.  

The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA, H.R. 3261) is on the surface a bill that attempts to curb online piracy. Sadly, the proposed way it goes about doing this would devastate the online economy and the overall freedom of the web. It would particularly affect sites with heavy user generated content. Sites like Youtube, Reddit, Twitter, and others may cease to exist in their current form if this bill is passed.

What is PIPA?  The Protect IP Act (PIPA, S. 968)

is SOPA's twin in the Senate. Under current DMCA law, if a user uploads a copyrighted movie to sites like Youtube, the site isn't held accountable so long as they provide a way to report user infringement. The user who uploaded the movie is held accountable for their actions, not the site. PIPA would change that - it would place the blame on the site itself, and would also provide a way for copyright holders to seize the site's domain in extreme circumstances.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation laid out four excellent points as to why the bills are not only dangerous, but are also not effective for what they are trying to accomplish:

  • The blacklist bills are expensive. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that PIPA alone would cost the taxpayers at least $47 million over 5 years, and could cost the private sector many times more. Those costs would be carried mostly by the tech industry, hampering growth and innovation.
  • The blacklist bills silence legitimate speech. Rightsholders, ISPs, or the government could shut down sites with accusations of infringement, and without real due process.
  • The blacklist bills are bad for the architecture of the Internet. But don't take our word for it: see the open letters that dozens of the Internet's concerned creators have submitted to Congress about the impact the bills would have on the security of the web.
  • The blacklist bills won't stop online piracy. The tools these bills would grant rightsholders are like chainsaws in an operating room: they do a lot of damage, and they aren't very effective in the first place. The filtering methods might dissuade casual users, but they would be trivial for dedicated and technically savvy users to circumvent.

Additional Resources

Open letter to Washington from many heads of the tech industry





LETTERS

write me your ideas, responses.  I'll publish it here.  ellen


From Q. Smith Benedikt, a conversation with Ellen.  (Important:  read such email exchanges from the bottom up to get correct chronological order.  ellen)
P.S.  thanks, Q for suggesting I interview Denise Driehaus.  I was impressed.  Next week, my write-up.  ellen
Move On presents itself publically as a liberal group.  However, in effect what it is doing is manifesting the Republican clandestine effort to disenchant the Democratic Base by setting up a standard that is two levels above a liberal's nirvana, and then pounding away with harsh criticism of the President when that standard is not met. Thus, whether by design or not - I am not that familiar with its billionaire founder, it is in actuality a mover of the Republican agenda that policies are not having any impact, and you can't believe anything a politician says.   We have to realize that the Republicans don't care if people are disenchanted with government in general because they basically want as little government as can be achieved, and their base is so fervent that they can not be disenchanted.  As we liberals say, the "proof of the pudding is in the tasting."   I'm just sad to see so many people with good ideals become unwitting tools.
                     Le provocateur

--- On Wed, 1/18/12, Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com> wrote:

From: Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com>
Subject: Re: Clarification
To: "Q Smith benedikt" <smithbenedikt@yahoo.com>
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6:38 AM

Interesting comment, Q.  About the Arkansas senator Blanche Lincoln.  I was totally derailed by your saying "the Republican 5th column group Move On..."   What?!  Move On is a progressive group, certainly not Republican.  What do you mean "5th column"?  
ellen

On Sun 15 Jan 2012, at 8:25 PM, Q Smith benedikt wrote:

Hi Ellen,
    I think you are doing yourself a disservice and lowering yourself to the political talking points, i.e. terms such as "conservative".  Richard Nixon, of course, would be a raging liberal in today's political environment and Barack Obama an arch "Conservative" by 1968 standards, and this type of term-flinging lets candidates get out of discussing how issues impact our every day lives.   The issue of Abortion rights is not going to hinge in any way on what the Ohio Legislature does, but whether taxes are distributed such that they help those who can really use and benefit from them,
  If I were Denise Driehaus there is no way I would accept an invite such as the one you sent, and if I knew that you were conferring regularly with my opponent about me even more so,  but she is not me so perhaps she will. 
    Denise Driehaus is not someone who I know much about, but if you look at her legislation (which is all I did) that she is the chief sponsor for, it demonstrates that she has been able to assemble a diverse and variable group of allies to support her.   I'd rather have someone like that, than a Jimmy Carter with his heart in the right place completely incapable of doing anything but being steamrollered by the other party's policies.

   On a marginally unrelated subject,  Blanche Lincoln was a Senator from Arkansas, and tne Republican 5th column group Move On orchestrated a well-financed campaign against her for not adhering to a liberal paradise of issues.   She spent most of her money, as an incumbent senator with no negative issues other than Move On's opposition, to get out of the primary, and lost the race to a little known State Rep named Boozman.   That loss is what nearly-deadlocked the Senate and drastically weakened the Healthcare reform bill due to needed compromises.

   Our family is hostage to my wife's job because we need the healthcare, and when I see the way the Ohio Democratic Party did not even make an effort to defend the rationale for the Affordable Healthcare Act in the last election, or counter the wave of negative advertising that has been going on for months against it, and against Senator Brown, it really upsets me to see how easily people are distracted from critical issues.

    Abortion is at least partially reduced in criticality, now that mifeprex is licensed in the US and while you should have the right to make whatever issue you want your litmus test, I hope you won't let that bias your whole forum.

    Q  - who is not sure he would vote for Denise Driehaus, even if she were in his district which she isn't
--- On Sun, 1/15/12, Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com> wrote:

From: Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com>
Subject: Clarification
To: "Q Benedikt" <smithbenedikt@yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 3:43 PM

turns out she has the third most conservative record among democrats in the Ohio House.  I asked Luke to clarify.  

E.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com>
Date: Sun 15 Jan 6:10:30 PM EST
To: Q Benedikt <smithbenedikt@yahoo.com>
Subject: about Denise

Luke says "You should interview Denise.  She's pretty nice in person ... and she's definitely a hard worker (though that work has only resulted in bans on abortion, and one fairly progressive bill in 2009).  She also has the second most conservative voting record, and I think it'd be interesting to hear her defend that."

the link is to a conservative group that rates legislators on how conservatively they have voted.  

ellen




Hi Q.,

Good idea to invite her.  I'll try to do that.  I doubt very much that Denise is a high powered intellectual/brain, and I can see that Luke devours information like an International Harvester Thresher.  Certainly much more than a good heart with glib tongue.  Still, experience counts for something after all.  I am going to forward this conversation to Luke and get his take.

thanks.  And... would you like to be here when I interview Denise?

Ellen


On Sat 14 Jan 2012, at 8:01 PM, Q Smith benedikt wrote:

Hi E,
  No - I don't know either but Yes - I do think you should invite her, if only to appear impartial.  Obviously it is more difficult for a sitting State Rep to attend than for a PR director for Planned Parenthood.
   I am as big an abortion rights advocate as anyone, Ellen, but there is too much at stake to have a representative in a strongly Republican Ohio State house that is likely to get even more strongly Republican, who isn't knowledgable about all of the budget issues, education issues, human services issues, environmental issues etc.    We need someone who is able to not just have a good heart and glib tongue, but be able to muster legislation through that type of environment.   Maybe Luke is that person but please don't discount the leverage and knowledge that experience provides.
              Q

--- On Sat, 1/14/12, Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com> wrote:

From: Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com>
Subject: Re: Why Democrats lose so many elections
To: "Q Smith benedikt" <smithbenedikt@yahoo.com>
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2012, 3:37 PM

anyone is better than Chabot.  

Do you actually know Denise Driehaus or her reputation?  I don't.  Tell me about her.  Should I invite her to be interviewed also?

BTW, Congratulations on your fatherhood!

E.


On Fri 13 Jan 2012, at 10:36 PM, Q Smith benedikt wrote:

  OK - If abortion is your litmus test that is better than some - but  I didn't understand that from your email.    Didn't you support Cranley in his race against Chabot and for Council, or is my memory typically bad. 
             Q

--- On Fri, 1/13/12, Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com> wrote:

From: Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com>
Subject: Re: Why Democrats lose so many elections
To: "Q Smith benedikt" <smithbenedikt@yahoo.com>
Date: Friday, January 13, 2012, 2:58 PM

Driehaus is pro-life, anti-choice.  That's a huge issue that I disagree with, and so does Luke.  Won't that do?
She is a democrat, but our district is overwhelmingly Democratic and whomever is nominated by the Democrats will win.  
How significant is the tad of seniority she has compared with her anti-choice position on abortion?


On Fri 13 Jan 2012, at 5:52 PM, Q Smith benedikt wrote:

Sigh... sure, Luke might have fine ideas but I am discouraged at the idea of voting for someone because she runs a private swim club, or even that this should be mentioned.  The Republicans have mustered an extremely effective campaign to disenchant voters with the Democratic president by fighting progress and then placing a liberal nirvana as the bar which is failed to be passed.   Luke might not only have fine ideas but have a ghost of a chance of making progress for them if elected.  Let's encourage him to be an activist from home, and support the few Democratic members of the Ohio State house who we currently have elected, and have amassed a bit of seniority.  I may be a dreamer, but I still dream for the day when Democrats will ever contradict Mark Twain and act like an organized Party?
Now, if you could illustrate a series of positions from Rep Driehaus that you fervently disagreed with, that might be a different story....

          Q

--- On Fri, 1/13/12, Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com> wrote:

From: Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com>
Subject: Invitation: Meet Candidate Luke & Lloyd HOuse ~ 7
To: 
Date: Friday, January 13, 2012, 12:45 PM

Dear Friends,

Sue Ransohoff and Ellen Bierhorst are hosting a house party for Luke Brockmeier on Tuesday 24 January at the Lloyd House (Ellen's home) in Clifton.
Luke is hoping to win the Democratic primary on March 6 so that he can run for the Ohio House of Representatives.  (Also in the primary for our district is Denise Driehaus, who is currently in the Ohio House representing her West Side district.)  .....


 

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Tri-State Treasures
 
 
Tri-State Treasures is a chronological compilation of unique local people, places, and events that may enrich your lives.  These treasures have been submitted by you and others who value supporting quality community offerings.  Please consider supporting these treasures, and distributing the information for others to enjoy.  And please continue forwarding your Tri-State Treasures ideas to jkesner at nuvox.net.
 
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Local Film Treasure:
 
Support for Local Film Project: April Martin & Paul Hill are co-directors & co-editors of "Cincinnati Goddamn," a feature-length documentary about police brutality, judicial misconduct & the power of grassroots activism in Cincinnati. The film focuses on the murders of Roger Owensby, Jr. & Timothy Thomas at the hands of Cincinnati Police. Set against the backdrop of a successful economic boycott & federal investigation into the city's policing practices, this poignant, powerful story of injustice is told thru 1st-person accounts & cinema verité footage of the surviving families' long-suffering battle for justice. The filmmakers are in the final stages of editing, will be finished by April, with the 1st audience test screening Monday 6 February at Susquehanna University. They will begin screening the doc around the country this summer. Despite setbacks, the filmmakers have remained focused to complete the film. Making a film is not easy or cheap. They have received support from the Wexner Center & Puffin Foundation. Now they need your help to fund the final stages of post-production, marketing, & screening. They request your help. Go to indiegogo.com/Cincinnati-Goddamn?a=331405 to make a donation. Learn more atfacebook.com/pages/Cincinnati-Goddamn/168896533217987?sk=wall&filter=1 & crusadeforjustice.com.
 
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Upcoming Art Treasure:
 
David Kassan Drawing Workshop [Saturday-Tuesday 10-13 March @ 10am - 5pm] & Drawing Demonstration [Friday 16 March @ 6-10pm]: In conjunction with a solo exhibit of Kassan's drawings at Manifest Gallery, the Brooklyn based artist will be offering 2 distinct studio experiences at Manifest's Drawing Center. An intensive 4-day portrait drawing workshop continues Manifest's ongoing series of such courses instructed by prominent nationally known artist-instructors. The 2nd offering is a 4-hour public demonstration for the general public, students & artists with wine & cheese reception & Q&A session. Workshop tuition is $550; student rate is $400. Pay in advance. Class size: 10-20. The Drawing Demonstration admission is $20; student rate is $10. Pay at the door or in advance with RSVP. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info at 513.861.3638 &manifestgallery.org.

 

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Calendar of Treasures:
  
The Great Ohio Valley Flood of 1937 [Thursday 19 January @ 7:30pm]: On January 5, 1937, water levels began to rise as heavy rains poured. Nearly 2 weeks later, numerous homes were flooded as the Ohio River started to overflow its banks. The flood rendered many Ohioans homeless. Rick Bell, who has extensively researched what caused the floods, will discuss how the waters extended down stream into Indiana & western Kentucky. Could we ever see it happen again? The Museum Center lectures & book events featuring local & national experts speaking on a variety of subjects chosen for their relevance & their ability to spark insight & dialogue. All lectures are free. Reakirt Auditorium, Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203. More info at 513.287.7000 &  cincymuseum.informz.net/CincyMuseum/archives/archive_2025903.html. 

 

The Wade Baker Quartet [Thursday 19 January @ 8pm]: Tickets are $10. At the Blue Wisp, 700 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.241.9477,waltb31 at gmail.com, thebluewisp.com & facebook.com/pages/Doc-B-Productions/182941126808?ref=ts&.  

 

Woodcarving for Beginners [Thursdays 19 & 26 January @ 6-8:30pm & Saturdays 21 & 28 January @ 9:30am-Noon]: Learn how to create beautiful wood works for wall hangings to shelf ornaments. Classes will be offered in 2 sessions (see dates & times above). Mike Boback, of the Cincinnati Carver's Guild, will guide the class thru the basic wood carving process. His years of experience will help carvers complete a shelf goose or a sitting dog in a natural finish. Carvers will be provided with a wood blank & a pattern to use. Bring a carving knife or purchase one for $12 at the program. Classes are $12 per person. Register by Thursday 12 January at GreatParks.org. Hamilton County Park District Vehicle Permit ($10 annual; $3 daily) is needed to enter the parks. At Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Cincinnati, OH 45251. More info at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org. 

 

Moveable Feast 2012 [Friday 20 January @ 6:30pm]: Experience the magic of the CCM Village as you sample performances by CCM students - stars of tomorrow. Join Friends of CCM for dinner-by-the-bite, sparkling waters & wines. Create your own menu & timetable of artistic selections. Help support the hopes & dreams of CCM students thru scholarships. Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres @ 6:30-7:30pm; Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance Prelude @ 7:30-8pm; Performances @ 8-10pm; Concert Orchestra Finale @ 10-10:30pm; Dessert @ 10:30pm. Performances include musical theatre, dance, drama, opera, choral music, preparatory department, chamber music, wind symphony, piano, backstage tours & lighting. Dress is Vintage Hollywood; an Oscar Award will be given to male & female guest with the Best Vintage Hollywood Look. Buy a raffle ticket & receive a champagne cocktail. Tickets: Host - $150; Friends of CCM - $75; general - $100; YP - $50; secure.pledgeconnect.com/donation.aspx?ccmfriends. At College-Conservatory of Music, Mary Emery Hall, Cincinnati OH 45221. More info at 513.556.2100 &ccm.uc.edu/giveto/FriendsofCCMMoveableFeast.html. 

 

Legendary Songwriter Jimmy Webb [Saturday 21 January @ 7:30pm]: The Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society presents legendary songwriter & multi-Grammy winner Jimmy Webb. During his 40-year career, Webb composed, arranged &/or produced wrote platinum classics that included "Up, Up and Away," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Galveston," "The Worst That Could Happen," "All I Know" & "MacArthur Park." "Wichita Lineman" has been described as "The Greatest Song Ever." Webb's songs have been performed &/or recorded by Glen Campbell, The 5th Dimension, Thelma Houston, The Supremes, Richard Harris, Johnny Maestro, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes, Art Garfunkel, Amy Grant, America, Linda Ronstadt, R.E.M., Michael Feinstein & Carly Simon. Webb is the only artist to have won Grammy Awards for music, lyrics & orchestration. Webb has been inducted into the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriter's Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame & National Academy of Songwriters. Jimmy Webb will be joined by guest Jason Wilber. Tickets are $35 (advance); $40 (day of show). GCPAS is a 501c3 non-profit charity with missions to enhance the performing arts in the Cincinnati community & support local Catholic elementary schools by providing tuition assistance using proceeds from performances. At St. Xavier Performance Center, 600 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info & tix at 513.484.0157 & gcparts.org. 

 

Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products [Saturday 21 January @ 10-:30-11:30am]: Stephanie Beck Borden of Greener Cleaners of Cincinnati returns for her 2nd workshop on making non-toxic & eco-friendly cleaning products. This is informative & interactive workshop includes plenty of great recipes to take care of everything you need to clean at home. Bring 3 pint jars or containers or buy them at the store when you arrive. A $5 registration fee is payable upon arrival. RSVP to grnrcleaners at gmail.com before Fri 20 Jan. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513513.721.7275, info at parkandvine.com & parkandvine.com. 
 
Carriage House Farm Family Gardening Hoedown with April Eight [Sunday 22 January @ 2-4pm]: Get inspiration from Kate Cook of Carriage House Farm on ways to start a garden plot suitable for tiny yards & balconies that kids of all ages can cultivate. Kate will lead kids thru a build-your-own peat pot craft exercise, too. Singer-songwriter April Combs Mann will perform a set of delightful kids' music. Laura Hoevener will sign copies of Adventures Around Cincinnati, a popular book containing 80 kid-tested destinations within a 2-hour drive of Cincinnati. This event marks the official launch of Hudson Valley Seed Library at Park + Vine, the 1st store in the Midwest to carry these heirloom seeds. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.721.7275 & parkandvine.com. 

 

"Shut Up & Play the Zappa" by concert:nova [Sunday 22 January 22 @ 8pm]: This concert profiles the life of Frank Zappa & highlights the instrumental music he wrote in collaborations with classical musicians like Kent Nagano, Pierre Boulez & the Ensemble Modern. The legacy he left was one of demanding, quirky & fascinating works for chamber ensemble. To create a context for this music, the first half will include some of his popular rock charts plus 2 works from classical composers who influenced Zappa at a young age - Varese & Stravinsky. Conductor: Edwin Outwater; Ensemble: all works performed by concert:nova & guests. Advance tickets: $35 (general) & $20 (students); door: $40 (general) & $25 (students). At 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info at concertnova.com. 
 
Creative Writing Classes [Mondays & Tuesdays for 12 weeks starting 23 January @ 7-9pm]: Learn tools of writing in fun, collaborative & inspirational ways. Lively discussions. Classes are full of interesting people who enjoy writing. Share your stories; publication techniques shared by instructor Ellen Everman, author of Pink Dice. Q&A session by best-selling author, Dr. John Powers. Individual tutoring on Monday nights; regular class on Tuesday nights. Class is in beautiful Round Room by lush gardens. $120 for the course. At Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info & registration @ 859.431.0020, pmispeak at aol.com & bakerhunt.com.

 

Caine Mutiny Court Martial  [Thursdays-Sundays 26 January – 19 February @ 8pm (Thu-Sat) & 2pm (Sun)]: Herman Wouk's 1952 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a Navy court martial in World War II has been adapted by the author into a suspenseful evening of theatre. A young lieutenant has relieved his captain of command in the midst of a typhoon on the grounds that Captain Queeg is a psychopath in crisis & would have sent the ship & its crew to their destruction. Naval tradition is against the lieutenant, but testimony reveals a devastating picture of Queeg's mental state. Directed by Greg Procaccino. Tickets: $23 for adults, $20 for seniors & students. At Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix at 513.241.6550 & cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. 

 

Blast Through the Barriers to Success [Friday 27 January @ 1-4pm]: Use Neuro-Linguistics Programming to overcome the fear, perfectionism, lack of knowledge or procrastination that makes you feel unsuccessful. $75. Future Life Now. At Gather, 6110 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info at 513.541.5720, support at futurelifenow.com & futurelifenow.com. 

 

marksxart - opening [Final Friday 27 January @ 6-10pm]: Mark Sullivan lives & works in Cincinnati. This exhibit is the continuation & culmination of 20-years of Sullivan's x-art & a lifetime of obsessive repetition. Inspired by great artists like Milan Kundera, Keith Haring, Agnes Martin & Joan Miró, Sullivan draws on his grade school busywork experiences: the repetition & outcomes of activities. "X's typically signify mistakes or errors but when repeated over & over, what can come out of those mistakes is often something beautiful & positive." While many pieces are made of the same shapes–x's or o's–each x & o stands on its own, giving each piece a distinct look, especially when infused with whimsy & purpose, thru use of vibrant colors, contradictions & eye-catching shapes & patterns. Wine & Chocolats Latour sampling. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.721.7275 & parkandvine.com. 

 

Manifest Gallery Openings - International Exhibit Out of the Gray & Sculptures by Travis Townsend [Friday 27 January @ 6-9pm]: Manifest presents 2 fascinating exhibits. Out of the Gray is an international exhibit of works made using graphite. Works range from straight forward drawings to sculpture, mixed media, & non-traditional art, using graphite as a primary (but not necessarily exclusive) media. Exhibit includes 18 works by 16 artists from 11 states, Germany & Mexico. The Love Boat (abandoned) & Other New Sculptures by nationally recognized regional artist Travis Townsend are large scale toy-like sculptural assemblages that transform the Gallery into a mysterious & engaging archaeological playground for discovery. Townsend skillfully walks a thin line between low-craft & high-design, whimsy & irony, to create unique objects which survive their polar distractions & take on an implied life of their own. With a wry & direct honesty, like a child's drawings, they represent an absolute joy for shared creativity. Exhibit runs thru Friday 24 February. Refreshments served. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info at 513.861.3638, jason at manifestgallery.org & manifestgallery.org. 

 

Venus Friday [Friday 27 January @ 7-8:30pm]: Is it a plane? Is it a UFO? No, that bright thing in the west is Venus! Venus Friday includes programs about our closest planetary neighbor & tours of the Observatory. Then see the clouded, shrouded goddess of beauty for yourself thru the historic telescopes, plus the Moon & Orion (weather permitting). $6 per person. Reservations recommended. At the Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info & RSVP at 513.321.5186, dean at cincinnatiobservatory.org &cincinnatiobservatory.org. 

 

Flood Remembrance Day [Saturday 28 January - all day]: Historian & author Betty Ann Smiddy will discuss her book Cincinnati's Great Disaster: The 1937 Flood. Scrapbooking programs related to the flood will be offered in TeenSpot & on the Main Library's 3rd floor, where adults will share flood memories. Staff will be available to scan flood-related personal photographs while customers wait. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & beta.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2012/1937-flood.html. 

 

Composting 101 [Saturday 28 January @ 10-11am]: Civic Garden Center presents Composting 101. Composting is easier than you might think when you are equipped with a few basic guidelines of how to maintain a healthy compost system. You'll learn how to convert your food waste into a nutrient rich soil amendment for your plants. Suggested donation of $5 benefits OTR Homegrown, a productive farm in Over-the-Rhine. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP at 513.721.7275, info at parkandvine.com & parkandvine.com. 

 

Vegan Kitchen TLC - Tips & Tricks for Cooking & Shopping [Saturday 28 January @ 12-2pm]: Vegan cook & writer Stepfanie Romine will answer all your cooking & shopping questions. Whether you need a new recipe for the wheat berries you buy in bulk at Park + Vine or have no idea what to do with coconut aminos, Stepfanie will answer your questions. New to the vegan lifestyle? Need help converting existing recipes? Just want some mealtime inspiration? Stop by for a tour of the grocery section, tips on eating vegan on a budget, & recipes using all your favorite foods from Cincinnati's greenest grocer. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.721.7275, info at parkandvine.com & parkandvine.com. 

 

Murder Mystery Dinners [Saturdays 28 January – 25 February; doors open @ 6:30pm; dinner begins @ 7pm; show starts @ 8pm]: Shows contain adult humor & may not be unsuitable for kids under 14 years of age. Dinner includes salad, prime rib, chicken breast & vegetable lasagna along with side dishes & gourmet desserts. Complimentary soft drinks & coffee; cash bar. $34.50 per person & tax. Due to the popularity, tickets must be bought in advance, subject to availability. Tix at GreatParks.org. Hamilton County Park District Vehicle Permit ($10 annual; $3 daily) needed to enter parks. At the Mill Race Banquet Center, Winton Woods, 1515 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. More info at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org.
            Jan 28: It's a Wonderful Death - The holiday party everyone is dying to attend.
            Feb 04: NASCAR Knock-off - The checkered flag has been waved, but the real fight is just beginning in pit row.
            Feb 11: Death by Chocolate - Will Olap Magnussen's newest taste sensation be the talk of the town or the death of him? 
            Feb 18: Mardi Gras Mayhem - Has Tommy Tissuepaper's temper finally driven his float makers to commit a Cajun killing? 
            Feb 25: Malt Shop Murder - Has Penny and the Loafers star Penny been killed by one of her own Loafers?

 

Zabava - Eastern European Dance & Song [Sunday 29 January @ 2pm]: In the Ukrainian language, "zabava" is a huge Ukrainian party with lots of dancing & merriment. The 25 performers that comprise Zabava, expats from the USSR, invite you to a premier of traditional Georgian, Jewish, Moldavian, Russian, Ossetian & Gypsy dance & songs. It will indeed be a party of traditional dance & music performed with authentic musical instruments & clothes. The members of Zabava are not only performers, but they are also students of these cultural traditions that they present. Tickets are $10; buy at door or contact roza atExpectTheBest.com. At Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info at roza at ExpectTheBest.com. 

 

2nd Annual Vegan Chili Cookoff [Sunday 29 January @ 2-4pm]: Imagine tofu, tempeh, seitan & textured vegetable protein starring in a chili at your Super Bowl XLVI gathering. Gather ideas, sample chili, show off your prowess (with at least 1-gallon of chili) & win prizes. Up to 20 chilies are featured. Everyone who attends gets a ballot & votes in 3 categories. $10 to enter & $15 to taste. Kids under 10 are free. Drinks, including coffee & craft beer, are separate. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & online registration at 513.721.7275 & parkandvine.com. 

 

The New School Montessori Open House [Sunday 29 January @ 2-4:00 PM]: The New School Montessori in North Avondale invites families to visit their facility. Teachers, parents & school administrators will happily answer questions as you wander thru the beautiful Mitchell mansion that houses the school. At 3 Burton Woods Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info at 513.281.7999 & thenewschool.cc. 

 

Organ Concert [Sunday 29 January @ 4pm]: The Eighth Annual Organ Concert Series presents Michael Unger in concert. Mr. Unger is a multiple-award-winning performer who has performed throughout North America, Europe & Japan. He will perform works by Bach, Bancroft, Litaize, Pachelbel, Raison, Schumann & Widor. Free, no tickets required. Freewill offering accepted. At Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info at 513.871.1345 & hydeparkchurch.com/worship-music/organ-concert-series.  

 

Klezmer Music at the Main Library [Sunday 29 January @ 2pm]: The Cincinnati Klezmer Project will perform Eastern European Klezmer, Jewish & Yiddish music. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org.  

 

Numbered Nine [thru Monday 30 January]: A show of 9 local artists: Donna Bross- pastels & acrylics; Marianne Burke - contemporary art; Paula Cole - stained glass; Sue Friedmann - oil paintings; Rick Hoffman - pottery; Meg Jung - calligraphic art; Catherine Logsdon - acrylic paintings; Deby Raymond - mixed media; Donald Seither - oil paintings. Wine & cheese. Exhibit runs . At the Frances Kathryn Carlisle Gallery, Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Drive, Park Hills, KY. More info at mburke at fuse.net.  

 

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Ongoing Treasures:
 
Beyond Emancipation [thru Thursday 23 February]: Presented in partnership with Juneteenth Cincinnati, Beyond Emancipation is an exploration of African-American culture thru contemporary art connecting past & recent history. The show includes paintings, photographs & 3D work from Jimi Jones, Robert Harris, Michael Todd, Kelly & Kyle Phelps, Melvin Grier, Jymi Bolden, Terrance Hammonds, Thom Shaw & artists from the Clovernook Center, plus historical photographs lent from Cincinnati families. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info at 513.631.4278 & kennedyarts.org. 

 

A Fine Romance:- Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965 [thru Thursday 23 February]: Using images from Broadway musicals, classic films & personal collections, this exhibit tells the story of Jewish artists who created songs of wit, sophistication & optimism thru America's ups & downs during the 20th century. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org. 

 

First Annual Poetry Contest for Adults [thru February 29]: Enter the Library's 1st annual Poetry Contest, co-sponsored by Grailville Retreat & Program Center. Adults ages 18 & up can submit their poems via email to programs at cincinnatilibrary.org or by mail via the address below. Up to 4 winners will have their poems published on the Library's website in April during National Poetry Month, & be given the opportunity to read at the Library's annual "Poetry in the Garden" series held Tuesday evenings in April. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org. 

 

Forms of Authority [thru Saturday 3 March]: Forms of Authority is a group painting exhibition with work by 2 veteran Cincinnati artists, Stewart Goldman & Joseph Winterhalter & Toronto artist Henry Navarro. Together, these artists explore the tension between natural forms & processes and the increasing complexity & power of contemporary social institutions. Free. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info at davidrosenthal at fuse.net & prairiecincinnati.com.  

 

Meantime: Hana Jakrlová [thru Friday 16 March]: An exhibition of black & white "street photography" by Czech photographer Hana Jakrlová made throughout Europe at the turn-of the 21st century, from Iceland to Turkey, Finland to the Ukraine. Curated by William Messer. Free admission. Iris BookCafe & Gallery, 1331 Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.260.8434, 513.381.2665 & Iris' Facebook page. 

 

1937 Flood: River Still Rising [thru Thursday 26 April]: Bringing to life the local impact of one of the worst disasters in Ohio River history, this exhibit features historical newspapers, letters, diaries, maps, & photographs of the 1937 flood. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org. 

 

Alexander Technique Weekly Open Practice [Sundays @ 3:45-4:30pm]: For all Alexander Technique teachers, students & the curious. Led by Ellen Bierhorst. Free. At the Lloyd House, 3901 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info at lloydhouse.com & facebook.com/EllenUp. 
 
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Tri-State Treasures is compiled by Jim Kesner
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    Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May @ 8-10pm]: The first & best film festival in Cincinnati will present live-action, documentary, & short films... Presented by Flicks Я Us. Tickets are $8. At The Movie Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info at 513.111.2222, info at filmfestival.com & filmfestival.com.
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