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................................................... Section One: Table Notes ............................................................................ (Note: these notes were taken at the table and have NOT been approved or corrected by the speakers. Reader beware of inevitable misunderstandings and misrepresentations. E.B.)
At the table Wednesday 9/27/07
Ginger Lee Frank, Lora Sweeney, Warren Huff, Derek Lester, Richard Reiter, Mira Rodwan, Dallas Fish, Bob Witanowski, Shari Able, Suhith Wikrema, Ellen Bierhorst, Ms. D., Gerry Kraus, Marvin Kraus, Carolyn Aufderhaahr , Steve Sunderland, Vlasta Molak, Julia Yarden. Charles Griffin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AT TABLE
Steve a play opening at Aronoff; Gilgamesh/Soldiers in Iraq”. This Sunday there will be a talk by me and Lily Freurson before the pm and evening performances. Open and Free.
Mira next two weekends very important. sustainability. This weekend, The Great Outdoor Weekend. Look up online. Many activities.
Next weekend, Fri-Sun, the Ohio Solar Tour sponsored by GEO, Green Energy Ohio. Tours of local solar homes. See announcements section below. GEO.org
Mira: Rachel Carson 100 birthday.
Shari the Burmese situation. Why was Bush so concerned about it all of a suddenly.
They are shooting monks; 100,000 walking.
Apparently the monks. the-whole things triggered by the cost of oil, prices going up there. As a result the Buddhists monks got involved in protecting the lay demonstrators. Monks decided to go to An sung Suchi (sp?), president, present their petition. She’s been in house arrest by the military government for 18 years. She is now in the prison for the insane. as a result.
Now the monks are being protected by the laymen.
Geo. Bush spoke today about this at the U.N. I’m with you George for the first time.
Steve the woman arrested is a Nobel peace prize winner. Not much we can do at this point. Keep them in our thoughts. Wait for opportunity to contribute money. China and Russia support the tyranny. ... If the army is commanded to brutalize the monks it is possible they will refuse to follow government orders. Most oppressive government in world.
Vlasta Bush spoke about democracy. Today a student held Greg Palast book on voter fraud to Kerry... asked “Why did you give up the election?” Palast asserts that 5 million votes stolen from Kerry. So then the police jumped the kid, and tased him. He s screaming for help. I was sick when I saw the video.
SUHITH ON NO JAIL TAX POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. ARTICLE 27
A year ago... we decided no need for new jail beds.
Portue did vote to put the Heimlich plan on the ballot. It was defeated last year.
Now Todd Portune and David Pepper came out with another plan. the Co. commissioners voted to pass it, But we got 53,000 signatures to say No, we must put it on the ballot.
Highlights. 81% of jail beds in jail as of 2004 is for people who have not been arraigned/charged yet. Booked but not reviews. In ’99 it was only 37%! So jail is being run less effective. Compelling reason not to build jail. Rather, be more efficient.
The plan wold give 2.25 million $ to sheriff’s office every year to help police Over the Rhine. They are outside oversight regulations of collaborative agreement.
Sheriff’s dept is much less inclusive by race gender than is police.
Steve why would two liberals be in favor of this? Not in Simon Leis’ pocket.
Suhith that has been asked a lot. rumors that the Democrats want to keep Dem. majority on county commission.
D.: maybe they look at the jail and see crowding. The problem is they are not expanding spaces. And whenever they do it ends up being the same thing. It is the judges who put people in jail. As many spaces you build, they will fill.
ginger: Pepper and Portune say this proposal is very different. Treatment for one thing. Also save money for not having to rent space in other counties’ .
Lora how many are federal prisoners? (10-13%) Wy not get rid of them?
Total number beds aprox 2200.
Suhith: complexities. e.g. security level. Queen’s Gate jail is high security.
Marvin note difference between jail and prison. This is a jail, may not be in jail for more than six months.
We could have treatment in the mental health system. The “treatment” part of the levy is window dressing for giving more money to sheriff’s office.
Suhith: 238 million, jail construction. The price per bed is too high. Building it with kitchens and bathrooms so they can expand more. Also building highest security.
ginger: the proposition does not even mention building a jail.
Suhith: Issue 28 is mental health. Vote yes.
Vlasta every week I go to the Co. Commissioners to speak for two minutes. I’ve been telling them the jail is only overcrowded because of the stupid marijuana ordinance; small possession mandatory jail time.
Julia Si leis is sheriff in our city with highest rate of foreclosures in the nation. High rates of recidivism. Our city is failing to improve quality of life of our citizens. Why are we deliberately choosing “fail strategies”? We don’t need another jail. Need economic development... I want war on poverty.
Suhith: one of the best ways to reduce crime is to invest in work force development. In our general funds there is zero allocated for this.
Please review information, www.nojailtax.org
tell all your friends. Please endorse NO. NAACP endorsed NO on this. Also Green Party, Progressive Action,
Also a right wing group, COAST. tom Brinkman. They are anti tax increase. Don’t like social programs.
Both major parties are for this issue. the unions also are supporting the issue.
Gerry cost per bed 110,000 . But surrounding counties’ cost at most 50% of this. Wy?
Suhith: because of the size of common areas and plumbing planned for future expansion. All beds are maximum security. No dormitory style beds.
(Charter party?) We are meeting with them this week.
Right, the language of the issue does not mention the building of a jail. ... the language has not yet been certified by the sec’y of state. They have delayed on this.
D. It won’t help us be safer and won’t help the people being sent to jail.
(why not safer?) large numbers there for petty drug offenses. Really dangerous people aren’t in jails except for very short periods. A small jail will hold these. In the US we have quadrupled the jail population and we’re not safer.
Recidivism rate is very high. So jail isn't working as prevention.
So I am very very opposed to the jail tax.
Suhith since the collaborative, police have been arresting fewer overall, but more really violent people, dangerous people.
?) we have about 2200 beds now. If we build this we’ll have the largest jail per capita in Ohio, and the 30th largest county jail in country, and we are the 57th largest county by population.
Lora ... we have a sick health care system. ...
(D, why not help the people sent to jail?)
D. Some have heard Pepper argue that we need treatment for these people. But we can sponsor treatment directly. New York model is to arrest for petty crimes and had a drop in overall crime. but other cities did not arrest more and also had a drop at the same time.
Drug courts is another program that works well. They can sentence people to drug programs, and also can defer people’s court case. Studies show that court mandated therapy is more effective than voluntary therapy programs. Drug court here can be expanded without expanding jail.
there is a lot of treatment facilities for single males. What we really need is more for women and children drug treatment facilities.
Ginger What about the effect on households of incarcerating so many males?
Suhith: don’t know.
We know one of the strongest predictors of criminality is whether the child has a parent in prison.
~ End of Table Notes~
Hugs to everyone,
Ellen
Section Two: Events & Opportunities
(See Tri-State Treasures, the compilation of cultural events by Jim Kesner, at the bottom of the entire weekly. It’s juicy! E.)
Kirtan at the Lloyd House
Sat. 29 Sept
4:00 pm for two or three hours
Organized by Karen Berger of Shine yoga.
Drumming. Dancing. Chanting. Call-and-response. Love offering accepted.
Arts for Change
A Musical Rally for Peace and Possibility
Saturday September 29, 2007, 8 PM
St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Music Series Kickoff Concert
Mayor Mark Mallory and Councilwoman Roxanne Qualls will MC the event.
Cameo appearances by 8 arts-change-agents:
- Sing Out Ensemble for the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus
- Voices of Freedom from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- MUSE – Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir
- The Bucket Boys from Over the Rhine
- Chica – Latin Jazz Trio
- Drums for Peace
- Tracy Walker
- Ma’at Harmony ( Caziah, Iuapo & Isis from Conversing with the Mic. Conscious OTR teens doing spoken word)
Location: 320 Resor Avenue (Clifton), Cincinnati, OH 45220 (Handicap accessible)
Call 513-961-1938 or visit www.stjohnsuu.org <http://www.stjohnsuu.org>
Cost is $15 for one adult or for one student with one adult.
For more information: Dr. Catherine Roma, 961-1938, caroma@fuse.net, or Claire Wagner, 521-0124, wagnerc@fuse.net.
on 9/13/07 11:56 PM, David Johnson at david.johnson@fuse.net wrote:
I though you might be interested in this.
David
WORLD MUSIC FEST <http://www.worldmusicfest.org/> - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!
Advance tickets available online only at: www.worldmusicfest.org <http://www.worldmusicfest.org/>
Click on "Tickets" then "Buy Now".
2007 World Music Fest
Saturday, October 29th
@ The Historic Southgate House <http://www.southgatehouse.com/>
24 E. 3rd St., Newport, KY
Tickets- $10.00 Advance, $12.00 at the door.
Doors at 7:00pm, 8:00pm Showtime
NON-SMOKING EVENT, Ages 21+
Featuring:
SALSA CALIENTE <http://www.salsa-caliente.com/>
MOHENJO DARO <http://www.myspace.com/mohenjodaro>
MADE IN BRASIL <http://www.myspace.com/madeinbrasilband>
BAOKU & THE IMAGE AFRO-BEAT BAND <http://www.theimageafrobeatband.com/>
SELECTER <http://www.myspace.com/selecter>
GAIANANDA MUSIC & DANCE ENSEMBLE <http://www.gaiananda.net/>
SAMBA PARADE
CINCINNATI KLEZMER PROJECT <http://www.klezmerproject.com/>
MAYAN RUINS <http://www.myspace.com/mayanruins>
SOGBETY DIOMANDE <http://www.myspace.com/sogbetydiomande>
HEALING SYSTEM <http://www.myspace.com/thehealingsystem>
CEOL MHOR <http://www.ceolmhor.com/>
ACARYA <http://www.myspace.com/lizwumusic>
ROXANNE IS BACK
Let’s make sure that she remains on City Council
You are invited to a fund raising event
When: Saturday September 29th from 4:30 to 6:00
Where: Bill and Jill Bley’s home at 750 Red Bud Ave.
N. Avondale, 45229
What: Eat, Drink, and hear Roxanne Qualls tell us what she plans to do
As a Cincinnati City Council Member. Let’s help her win this
November!
RSVP: drjillbley@cinci.rr.com
513-961-8788
By Tuesday Sept. 25th
P.S. Bring your friends & family
Sponsored by A Small Group (Peter Bloch)....
Community Conversation with John McKnight [Tuesday, October 2 from 4:30 to 7:00PM]: You are invited to a special Community Conversation with John McKnight, founder of the Asset Based Community Development Institute. He is a world famous thinker, writer and researcher on building community. John will share stories about how many communities across our country are finding the gifts of all citizens, including those that have been overlooked and isolated, and are using them to build community. We will share and celebrate our stories with each other. This event is free and reservations are requested. At the Harold C. Schott Education Center at the Cincinnati Zoo, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. (Location is fully ADA compliant.) More information or to register for the event visit www.asmallgroup.net <http://www.asmallgroup.net/> or call 451-0166.
Ohio Solar Tour, Friday, Sat., Sun, Oct 5 – 7, 2007
Features nearly 30 different regional tours across the sate. Free. Many have complimentary suttle and lunch.
To take a tour get a Guidebook at www.greenenergyohio.org
It is a PDF file you can download.
Or call: 866-GREEN-OH (toll free)
Ellen Bierhorst, Ph.D. Is a holistic psychotherapist with over 35 years experience. Specialty area: Optimizing Mental Health ~ “Better than well”. Also: healing trauma, strengthening families and relationships, alcohol and other addictions including food, and weight management, EMDR, GLBT, chronic pain and physical illness. Clifton. 513 221 1289 www.lloydhouse.com
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Free Firewood at Williamsburg of Cincinnati
Posted by: "hollyrob" hollyrob@earthlink.net helainerobinson
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:26 am (PST)
Do you need firewood? Lots of free firewood for the taking at Williamsburg
of Cincinnati.
Do not take outside of Hamilton County.
Williamsburg of Cincinnati
200 W. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 948-2300
N side of Galbraith Road across from the Drake Center
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DOES THE URBAN LEAGUE SUPPORT ISSUE 27 (JAIL TAX)?
PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC FORUM...The Greenwich to Host Cincinnati City Council Candidates Debate Forum--Strategies for Cincinnati neighborhood revitalization: what has failed in the past, what will work for the future...
Questions and Answers about the
2007 Hamilton County
Comprehensive Safety Plan & Jail Tax
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> What do YOU want to know?
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> A civic education program sponsored by Citizens for Civic Renewal,
> Cincinnatus, League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area,
> Urban League of Greater Cincinnati and Woman's City Club.
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> With support from CET and the Stephen H. Wilder Foundation.
> Questions: Town Meeting
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> * Wednesday October 3, 2007
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> * Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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> * Location: Health Foundation, Rookwood Tower,
> 3805 Edwards Rd, 5th Floor, Norwood, OH
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> * Get the facts: Presentation on Hamilton County's current jail
> and corrections system and proposals for change.
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> * Small group discussions to share our questions with our
> neighbors.
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> * Who? Hamilton County Citizens, civic groups, community
> councils, students, seniors, young professionals.
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> * WCET will collect and record questions for our County
> commissioners, to be answered on Oct 17.
> Answers: Live on TV & Radio
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> * Wednesday October 17, 2007
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> * Time: 7:00-8:00
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> * County Commissioners Todd Portune and Pat DeWine answer
> our questions.
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> * Simulcast on CET TV Channel 48 and WVXU Radio (FM 91.7)
>Additional information about Hamilton County jails, corrections and the
> comprehensive safety plan will be available online at
> CET-Connect www.cetconnect.org <http://www.cetconnect.org> and www.lwvcincinnati.org <http://www.lwvcincinnati.org>
> <http://www.lwvcincinnati.org/> .
For information call CCR at (513) 458-6736 or WCC at (513)751-0100.
> Wilton Blake, JD
Director, Public Policy & Communications
Urban League of Greater Cincinnati
3458 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone 513-487-6512
Fax 513-281-0455
eMail wblake@gcul.org
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WALNUT HILLS--The Peebles Corner arts and entertainment venue known as "The Greenwich" (see the website www.the-greenwich.com ) will provide a unique setting for a debate among candidates for Cincinnati City Council on the evening of Saturday, October 6th beginning at 7 PM. The single topic of discussion will be "Strategies for Cincinnati neighborhood revitalization: what has failed in the past, what will work for the future..."
Currently, the roster of candidates who have committed to participating includes:
Chris Bortz
Laketa Cole
David Crowley
John Eby
Pat Fischer
Brian Garry
Leslie Ghiz
Andre Harper
Greg Harris
Justin Jeffre
Joan Kaup
Sam Malone
Chris Monzel
Mitch Painter
Michael Earl Patton
Steve Pavelish
Cecil Thomas
Charles Winburn
Wendell Young
YOU too can take an active role in our forum. The email address Revitalize.Cincinnati@yahoo.com is now in place for the purpose of receiving questions regarding neighborhood redevelopment from the general public. Emails should be submitted no later than 5 PM on Monday, October 1st. Incoming questions will be analyzed, and those concerns most represented will be asked of candidates by moderator Taylore Mahogany Scott.
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2007 Cincinnati Israeli Film Festival October 7-21, 2007
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The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati proudly presents the 2007 Israeli Film
Festival, sponsored by biggs, Duke Energy and the LKC Foundation. The
Festival runs at Kenwood Towne Centre Theatre, 7875 Montgomery Road, October
7-21, 2007.
For more information, contact Denise Brundage at
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Holocaust and Humanity Education, co-sponsored by the Center for Holocaust
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How to help restaurants in your area become GREEN restaurants
Posted by: "Caeli" caelimg@fuse.net caelimg
Mon Sep 24, 2007 3:56 pm (PST)
I just finished eating at Chipotle. I noticed that they don't use styrofoam packaging. Everything they use is recyclable. (althought I don't know about their utensils)
But they also allegedly use humanely raised chicken and beef (?).
A local restaurant MELT has made an effort to go GREEN and uses corn plastics and recycled materials.
Yet the restaurant right next to them. (Which is an AWESOME restaurant) THE Hideaway uses styrofoam.
Many Chinese restaurants are switching to styrofoam. This greatly concerns me.
I like to eat out but I don't like my leftovers in styrofoam. I don't need to be concerned about keeping it warm. It is probably going in the fridge.
I would rather if they STOP using styrofoam and plastic and be more environmentally friendly.
I found a site that helps restaurants transition to a more green friendly way of doing business.
You can find little handouts that you can give the manager HERE
http://dinegreen.com/images/suggestioncards.pdf
Here is their main website:
http://dinegreen.com/default.asp?displaypage=memberhome&
Please pass this along and help your local and chain restaurants become GREEN!
NO MORE STYROFOAM!!!!
Namaste
Caeli
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Yoga Free at the Lloyd House
Weekly yoga practice session Wednesday mornings.
9:15 meditation
9:30-10:30 yoga exercises with Nina Tolley. However, Caveat! Nina insists I tell you that she is not a yoga teacher, only a student (though one with long experience) and cannot correct yor postures or prevent injuring yourself.
In the third floor meditation room, “the Zendo”. Bring yoga mat; cushion or whatever for meditating.
NIKKI ORLEMAN (WEEKLY LURKER)SENDS THIS...
It's time to redial Do Not Call registry
How to keeping the telemarketers at bay
The federal Do Not Call registry in June will begin purging phone numbers that are 5 years old. To place your phone number on the Do Not Call list, verify when you registered a number or file a complaint against a telemarketer who violates the rules:
-- Go to www.donotcall.gov or
-- Call (888) 382-1222
Source: FTC
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Section Three: Articles
Contents:
- Nikki Orleman: Codex Alimentarius is big corp. moving to control our food choices. Very scary. Read...
- Sean Mullaney on the Waldorf School fiasco
CODEX ALIMENTARIUS
Ellen,
I am not very good at editing. This is a condensed version
written by Dr. Laibow. The video is a powerful statement of
what Codex is all about. It just seems like 'codex' is even worse
than conventional practices, if that is possible.
I hope this helps and you can use it in your newsletter.
hugs,
Nikki
http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/index.php
CODEX ALIMENTARIUS
LETTER FROM RIMA E. LAIBOW, MD
Condensed Version
CODEX ALIMENTARIUS (Latin for "Food Rules")
March 23, 2005
Let me ask you if you know anyone who has actually read all 15,000+ pages of the working documents of the Codex Alimentarius Commission? Well, I have. As such, allow me to attempt to put an end to any confusion you may have about Codex Alimentarius by sharing what I have learned and what I believe to be a reasonable and appropriate level of concern.
Following is a summary of what Dr. Laibow found in reading all 15,000+ pages.
The World Trade Association (WTO) is very close to taking away our right to buy, sell or use almost all nutritional supplements. In addition, the ability of physicians to legally practice environmental or natural medicine and the rights of patients to chose these treatments are about to be criminalized here in the United States.
Currently in the U.S. nutrients are classified as foods [under the 1994 Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act (DSHEA)] and any substance not explicitly forbidden is permitted as a nutrient. Under CODEX, any substance not explicitly permitted by CODEX policy is banned as a nutrient. The CODEX preamble specifies that supplements and nutrients "may not be used to prevent, treat or cure any disorder."
Natural health options will become illegal if either of the following occurs:
1) the United States is "harmonized" with the WTO this spring while compliance with CODEX is still "voluntary"
2) total compliance becomes mandatory, as it will be after the next CODEX Commission meeting in Rome July 4-9, 2005.
Once CODEX is implemented, either through "harmonization" or mandatory compliance, we will be forced to follow the European CODEX model in which it will be illegal to manufacture, buy, sell, recommend, or use any but 28 ultra-low dose nutrients whether you are a consumer or a licensed health professional. Only synthetic versions of that short list will be allowed and natural supplements, herbs, enzymes and other non-pharmaceutical treatments will be banned. The only legal health option left will be the pharmaceutical one.
CODEX regulations have been "harmonized" (i.e., approved) in the EU, Canada and Australia. The United States is next unless we act decisively and act now.
On August 1, 2005, 75 percent of the natural substances currently available in health food stores and pharmacies in Europe will become illegal as a direct result of CODEX.
Once implemented, CODEX ALIMENTARIUS does the following:
*VITAMINS, MINERAL, NUTRIENTS AND PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCES:
The European Supplements Directive is the model administrative agency for CODEX and permits a total of 28 ultra-low dose nutrients. All other nutrients-for example, alpha lipoic acid, CoQ10, fish oil, and curcumin-are banned. Vitamin C, for example, at any dosage higher than 200 mg per day will be illegal. CoQ10 will be totally forbidden at any dose.
Only synthetic forms of permitted nutrients will be available. All natural versions will be illegal substances. Only synthetic nutrients (at ultra-low dosages) manufactured by pharmaceutical companies will meet the molecular standards for use in humans or animals.
*HERBS AND HERBAL TREATMENTS:
The European Supplements Directive has produced a very short list of herbs which may be used and the conditions for which they may be used (another short and very trivial list).
All other applications of herbs and any other herbs besides those listed are strictly forbidden.
*TRADITIONAL HEALING ARTS:
CODEX stipulates which conditions may be treated using herbs and allows only minor, self-limited conditions. Treating any other conditions with herbal remedies will constitute a crime.
Ayurvedic, Tibetan, tribal and other traditional medicines which use herbs and natural substances will be forbidden world-wide.
Herbal, shamanic, energy based (e.g., Reiki and acupuncture) medicine are forbidden forms of treatment
*GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMOs):
CODEX makes the un-labeled use of GMOs legal in all foods under all circumstances.
Farmers in Iraq, for example, must purchase their seeds from Monsanto and are forbidden from retaining seed crops under the new Iraqi constitution. Similar laws exist in other places.
*TOXIC RESIDUES:
CODEX sets permissible upper limits for pesticide residues, toxic chemicals, hormones in food and other environmental contaminants that are many times higher than levels advocated by chemical and pesticide industry lobbying groups.
*ANTIBIOTICS, GROWTH STIMULANTS AND OTHER HORMONES IN FOOD ANIMALS:
CODEX mandates that all animal feed must be treated with antibiotics, hormones and growth stimulants world wide.
Organic, free range and biodynamic farming will become illegal.
*IRRADIATION OF FOOD:
CODEX mandates irradiation of food under circumstances now hotly contested by food safety advocates.
The standards which comprise CODEX are virtually complete: final ratification of the entire package is expected at the Codex Alimentarius Committee meeting in Rome July 4-9, 2005.
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This is an example of updates from the Natural Solutions Foundation:
Health Claim Restriction by FDA
FDA Restricts Truthful Health Claims in New Guideline
Ignoring more than 100,000 emails to Congress in support of truthful health claims, the FDA has directly challenged the Health Freedom Protection Act, HR 2117, with a new draft guidance, "Evidence-Based Review System for the Scientific Evaluation of Health Claims", Docket 2007D-0125, http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/hclmgui5.html .
This draft guidance represents the FDA's current thinking on the process for evaluating the scientific evidence for a health claim through "Significant Scientific Agreement (SSA) and the definition of "credible scientific evidence" to support a qualified health claim.
The use of SSA and "credible scientific evidence" to determine permitted health claims is both unconstitutional (since it constitutes prior restraint of speech, violating the First Amendment), and an invitation to corrupt "junk science" being manipulated to prevent truthful, useful and helpful information from reaching consumers.
This dangerous standard should be replaced by the concepts and language of HR 2117, the Health Freedom Protection Act introduced by Congressman Ron Paul, 2007, http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-2117,, which eliminates the use of corrupt science to restrict information by allowing health claims unless the FDA determins that there is no scientific evidence that supports the claim or that the claim is inherently misleading and incapable of being rendered non-misleading through the addition of a disclaimer.
By amending the Guidance in this way, the corrupt misuse of science and the constitutional error or prior restraint of speech are both avoided and the needs of US consumers for truthful health information and claims are served. Your Fax to the FDA will (with an copy to Dr. Barbara Schneeman, who heads the FDA Section on Dietary Supplements) make your pro health and health freedom position clear.
And remember, Congress is listening and watching to see how important this is to you. Your voice counts. Use it!
Salonista and Weekly reader Sean Mullaney is now enjoying a year in Paris with family. Has inside dope on the Waldorf property sale thing:
on 9/25/07 3:52 PM, Sean Mullaney at seanzy@fuse.net wrote:
Dear Ellen, Thank you for your email. There was no issue with access to the property, I don’t know who starts those rumors. The school (Board) just decided that they would rather sell to a developer even though they may not see any money for 18-24 months and if all the developer’s contingencies are met. The developer needs more land, zoning changes and construction feasibility. If the deal falls through (which it probably will) the school, which has issues with budgeting and raising money would be in bigger financial trouble. They refused our offer to buy the land, giving them a first right of refusal for 3 years to buy it back. It is pretty much business as usual even with the Waldorf school, which is supposed to be enlightened. It actually made me sad to read the Salon letter with all the great information your person had on biodynamics, created by Rudolph Steiner who also created Waldorf education. There is a huge disconnect here.
Dianna, the kids and I are having a great time in Paris. It is a city that works well. The Metro, buses, they have rental bike stands called Velib (google it), and great food.
Au Revoir,
Sean
Section Four: Books/Movies/Magazines/Reviews
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Come on... send me names of books and stuff you are enjoying. ellen
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Nancy Dawley, inactive Salonista and faithful Weekly reader responds to Table Notes:
Ellen,
Generation XL mentioned by Julia is a great book. Not only does it give physiological information on how the body takes sugars and creates and maintains overweight (pertinent for adults too), but it provides practical step by step ways for parents to change their children's diets. Dr. Joseph Mercola advocates the "eat right for your metabolic type" approach that I began in the spring. So far it's been great for me!
Nancy
Julia Generation XL a great book for anyone cares about kids. Jos Mercola, Ben Lerner. Nutrition facts... American children who are eating sugar, carbs, fast foods... Obesity epidemic, depression, 76% of pre teen females are depressed, diabetes, illnesses, heart disease in children, etc. Unhealthy foods plus lack of activity.
The book is how to raise a healthy kid in this world. Good book Cheerful. Library.
Review of "What A Way To Go: Life At The End Of Empire"
Frankly, I found this CD depressing.(sic. Actually a DVD...ellen) Well, of course it would be. It consists of a litany of stupid environmental, economic and political ways we are killing ourselves. So it's about suicide.
But it's illustrated by wa-a-ay too many 1940's shots, and is voice-overed in a depressed, hectoring male monotone. So, we get suicide, plus depression. Great.
Still, the message--that we are indeed killing ourselves--needs to get out. So, the way to go is, this CD needs to be edited to about half its present length.
And that angry, depressed, finger-wagging voice-over that makes us feel like we are to blame [even if we are] has got to go. Or at least be someone else's voice.
The talking heads of experts in "Way To Go" is excellent, in the "BLEEP" style. But "Way To Go" needs to let these talking heads carry the message. And they can. Because they get and hold our attention. They don't 'blame' us; they 'inform' us. It's a delicate difference, I know. But it can make all the difference in our world.
So, let [some other] voice-over be a minimal bridge voiceover.
Overall message--that we need to power-down and go local--is very sound. Just needs to be re-done, as above.
Mike Murphy
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Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Cincinnati [2 weekends per month thru October]: Guided walking tours of various Cincinnati neighborhoods, focusing on the history & architecture of the areas. The tours are conducted by a group of trained volunteers organized by the Cincinnati Preservation Association. Six tours cover areas such as Downtown, Over The Rhine, Mount Adams, & Clifton. More info including schedule @ www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks.html.
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Oriental Rug Event [Wednesday-Sunday 26-30 September]: More than 300 hand-knotted Oriental rugs offered during this annual event to benefit fairly paid Pakistani artisans. Sizes range from runners to room size. RSVP for the free Thursday seminar (7-9 PM): the rug primer will explain the ancient art of rug-making from setting up the warp to tying the fringes. At Ten Thousand Villages, 2011 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info & store hours @ 513.871.5840, tenthousandvillagesofcincinnati@fuse.net, & http://rugs.tenthousandvillages.com/.
Eclectic New York City Jazz Artists Fred Kennedy & Josh Weinstein [Thursday 27 September @ 9:15 PM]: One set only. At Below Zero, 1122 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.421.9376.
An Evening in Tuscany [Thursday 27 September @ 7 PM]: Four authentic dishes with wines to match. $79/person. Presented by Nicola's & The Wine Merchant. More info @ reservations @ 513.731.1515, winemerchant@fuse.net, & www.winemerchantcincinnati.com.
Antoin Sevruguin & the Margin of Photography [Thursday 27 September @ 12:30-2 PM]: As part of a Taft Research Seminar on Popular Cultures in the Middle East, Dr. Ali Behdad, Chair of the UCLA Department of Comparative Literature will present a work in progress for critical discussion; a chapter in his manuscript on Iranian photography. Seminar participants may contact Dr. Elizabeth Frierson (frierseb@email.uc.edu) to obtain access to the chapter & images to review before the discussion. At the Taft Research Center, Research Center, University of Cincinnati, 2625 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45221. More info @ frierseb@email.uc.edu.
The History of Photography in Iran [Thursday 27 September @ 4 PM]: Dr. Ali Behdad, Chair of the UCLA Department of Comparative Literature will present a public lecture on “The History of Photography in Iran.” A public reception will honor Dr. Behdad starting at 5:30 PM. At the Taft Research Center, Research Center, University of Cincinnati, 2625 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45221. More info @ frierseb@email.uc.edu.
Gilgamesh in Uruk/G.I. in Iraq [Thursday 27 September – Sunday 7 October]: Written by Cincinnati playwright Blake Bowden & developed with Performance Gallery, this Gilgamesh epic breathes new life into an ancient epic & brings it boldly into the present. Using media, movement, music & original dialogue; a blending of ancient & modern, comedic & tragic, this new adaptation of the story of a tyrant king explores ambition, love, grief & responsibility. It asks us to question our motives & admit our mistakes. See below for description of "The Legacy of Story," a discussion about this presentation, to be held Sunday 30 September. At Aronoff Center for the Arts, Fifth-Third Bank Rehearsal Hall, Main Street @ 7th, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info, reservations & tix @ 513.621.2787 & www.CincinnatiArts.org.
Building International Cultural Bridges [Thursdays 27 September & 11 & 25 October @ 7:30 breakfast & register; 8-9:15 AM]: Global business requires leaders to master the art of verbal & non-verbal communication in a variety of different business cultures. These 3 workshops help prepare for cross-cultural communication in an international business environment. Workshops cover countries & business cultures from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean. Participants may request specific countries outside of Europe, e.g., Japan, India, Middle East. The Workshops: Thursday 27 September: 1st contact with international businesses - understand the basics & backgrounds to different business cultures to establish a contact with an international partner. Thursday 11 October: The 1st meeting & negotiating the contract - discuss the concept of Individualism vs. Collectivism, plus behavior during business meetings. Thursday 25 October: After the meeting & after-hours - follow-up after business meetings & behavior in social settings; discuss the concept of Uncertainty Avoidance. Workshops are presented by Paul Bergé who has conducted business on 5 continents. He helps companies establish a successful presence overseas. Mr. Bergé speaks 4 languages fluently & is an experienced trainer as adjunct professor at Xavier University. EACC members: $30/workshop, $75 for the 3 part series; Non-members: $40/workshop, $100 for the 3 part series. At Gallagher Student Center, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Registration to European-American Chamber of Commerce, 2200 PNC Center, 201 E. 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45212. More info @ 513.852.6510, eacc@europe-cincinnati.com, & www.europe-cincinnati.com.
Charlie King & Karen Brandow in Barn Concert [Thursday 27 September @ 8 PM]: Charlie King & Karen Brandow are folk singers, storytellers, songwriters, & peace activists who fill their songs with astute understanding of current issues & compassion. They have performed on 4 continents. Cincinnati peace educator, singer-songwriter Paulette Meier & Jamie Fota will open, accompanied by Len Webb & percussionist Phyllis Free. The concert will be in the renovated historic barn in College Hill. Suggested donation is $10. At The Barn, 1225 North Bend Road, College Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info @ caroma@fuse.net.
Concert by Paulette Meier [Friday 28 September @ 8-9 PM]: Peace educator & singer/songwriting Paulette Meier will perform a collection of songs that teach conflict resolution & promote community understanding. Her catchy & melodic songs earned her A 2002 Parents' Choice Approved Award & 2003 Children's Music Web Award. Her songs reflect common conflicts in children's lives & are full of hope & energy; inspiring for children of all ages. At Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore & Decafé, 3054 Madison Road, Oakley, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ 513.731.2665, www.lessonsongs.com, & www.bluemanateebooks.com.
Fall Ball [Friday 28 September @ 7:30 PM - Midnight]: An evening of casual elegance with food, beverages, & raffle. Enjoy rock & roll, food stations, & fine wine. Featuring live music from Chicago's Ted Wulfers & Beggar's Bridge. A benefit to support The Wellness Community for cancer support, education, & hope. $75 per person. At Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info & tix @ 513.791.4060, info@cancer-support.org, www.fallball.org, & www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cincinnati.
The Devil Came on Horseback [Friday 28 September – Thursday 4 October]: This documentary exposes the tragedy in Darfur through the eyes, photographs, & first-hand testimony of former US Marine Captain Brian Steidle. The film provides an emotionally charged journey into the heart of Darfur, Sudan, where the government is systematically executing a plan to cleanse the province of a segment of its citizens. As an official military observer, Steidle had unique access. But frustrated by the inaction of the international community, Steidle resigned & returned to the US to expose the images & stories. At the Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 723-1180, tmc@one.net, www.esquiretheatre.com, & www.thedevilcameonhorseback.com.
New Art Works Debut at Park + Vine: [reception Friday 28 September @ 6 PM]: Art by Jonathan Burkhardt & Cory Shafer accompany savings on organic sheets, towels & shower curtains from High Desert Naturals & LOOP Organics during Final Friday gallery walk. Also, Connie Menefee offers Reiki sessions 1-5 PM on Saturday. Jonathan Burkhardt has enjoyed photography for many years & learned the basics as a student at Walnut Hills High School. While obtaining his Master's in Chemical Engineering at UC, he revived his passion thru digital photography. He is displaying a collection of photographs taken at Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park. Cory Shafer brings back his 10-print series "TOM" which gives viewers a conceptual look into a men's public restroom. Shafer's new collection highlights old & new features of Over-the-Rhine, integrating recycled materials with his digital, 35 millimeter, & Polaroid photography. Burkhardt's & Shafer's works are on display thru 17 November. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com, www.parkandvine.com, & www.selfcraft.net.
Two Solo Shows by Regional Artists [Friday 28 September @ 6-10 PM]: Manifest Gallery opens its 4th season with "Souvenir," recent paintings by Kim Flora, & "New Hybrids: Environmental Anomalies," recent drawings by Jon Swindler. Exhibit runs thru October 26. Flora's paintings are richly layered, dense meditations on reflections of travel in Europe in 2005. The works in Souvenir delicately suggest dream-like memories, sharing the flavor of sentimentality while mixing in an amazing formalist aesthetic. Swindler's New Hybrids assembles a exquisite collection of drawing-based works utilizing the artist's personal metaphors & references to his rural past to provoke a visceral response. Refreshments will be served. Free film screening Friday 19 October @ 7:30 PM. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513-861-3638, jason@manifestgallery.org, & www.manifestgallery.org.
Compassionate Communication Workshop [Friday-Saturday 28-29 September @ 6:30-9:00PM (Fri) & 9AM-5PM (Sat)]: Learn to create a quality of connection in your communication where everyone’s needs, even in conflict situations, are met through compassionate giving, without the use of punishment, coercion, force, or any form of violence. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is the concrete set of skills - energized by a spiritual consciousness of universal needs, abundance, & emotional empowerment - that helps to transform conflict, create harmony in our relationships, & build a world where everyone’s needs are satisfied peacefully. An informative, fun & experiential exploration of NVC, as developed by international peacemaker Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, & presented by Jeff Brown, one of 53 certified trainers in the US with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication. $125 registration. Hosted & sponsored by & at New Thought Unity Center (Friendship Hall), 1401 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ (513) 961-2527, revalden@ntunity.org, & www.ntunity.org.
Arts for Change - A Musical Rally for Peace & Possibility [Saturday 29 September @ 8 PM]: St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Music Series Kickoff Concert. Mayor Mark Mallory & Councilwoman Roxanne Qualls will MC the event. Cameo appearances by 8 arts-change-agents: Sing Out Ensemble for the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus, Voices of Freedom from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, MUSE Cincinnati Women’s Choir, The Bucket Boys from Over the Rhine, Chica Latin Jazz Trio, Drums for Peace, Tracy Walker, & Ma’at Harmony (Caziah, Iuapo & Isis from Conversing with the Mic. Conscious OTR teens doing spoken word). $15; also covers 1 student with 1 parent. Handicap accessible. At St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.961.1938 & www.stjohnsuu.org.
September 11th Tribute Exhibition [Saturday-Sunday 29-30 September @ 10 AM - 6 PM]: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum unveils the September 11th Tribute Exhibition, a traveling exhibition that pays tribute to the victims & heroes of September 11, 2001. It began crossing the nation on September 11 to build support for the creation of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. The exhibition tells the story of 9/11 from the perspective of families, responders, survivors, volunteers & everyday people who came together on that terrible day & in the agonizing weeks that followed. Opening Ceremonies to honor First Responders will be held Saturday @ 10 AM. Sponsored by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, City of Cincinnati, & Cincinnati Firefighters Union Local 48. At Firefighters Memorial, 525 Central Avenue, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.263.8060, 513.241.3541, edward.dadosky@cincinnati-oh.gov, marc.monahan@cincinnati-oh.gov, & www.national911memorial.org.
Great Outdoor Weekend [Saturday-Sunday 29-30 September]: Get outdoors during this fall weekend & experience a free sampling of the best nature activities in the Cincinnati Region. The Great Outdoor Weekend was designed by a group of environmental education & outdoor recreation organizations to provide a diverse sampling of the best nature activities. Free. Presented by Serendipity Design, LLC, Cincinnati Nature Center, & The Community Press. Locations throughout the tri-state. More info @ 513.965.4898, info@CincyGreatOutdoorWeekend.org, & www.CincyGreatOutdoorEeekend.org.
Tea 101: Exploring the World through Tea [Sunday 30 September @ 3 PM]: A tea lover's journey. If you're new to the world of tea, this is the event for you. In a friendly, relaxed setting, this tasting will lead you through blacks, greens, oolongs, whites, & botanicals. Learn about the various ways to prepare, taste, & serve these teas. Learn interesting facts about health, history, & culture surrounding these teas. Reservations required, limit 15 people. Light snacks & tea served, $15/person. At Essencha Tea House & Fine Teas, 3212 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info & RSVP @ 513.533.4832, tea@essencha.com, & www.essencha.com.
The Legacy of Story [Sunday 30 September @ 4:30-5:45 PM]: A unique discussion forum in support of Performance Gallery's world-premiere production of Gilgamesh In Uruk: GI In Iraq (27 September thru 7 October at the Aronoff's 5th/3rd Theater; see above). Led by Dr. Elizabeth Frierson & by Dr. Steve Sunderland, the forum will examine the social, spiritual, & political aspects of stories & how they shape our lives & cultures. Attendees will reflect on the relevance of the ancient Babylonian tale of Gilgamesh & Enkidu to our world today; thinking, discussing, & engaging in stimulating conversation designed to take the experience of the play to another level - enhancing, not explaining the production. Free; reservations required; free coffee & snacks. Sponsored by Performance Gallery. At Aronoff Center for the Arts, Fifth-Third Bank Rehearsal Hall, Main Street @ 7th, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info, reservations & tix @ 513.621.2787 & www.CincinnatiArts.org.
Tuba Concert [Monday 1 October @ 8 PM]: Faculty Artist Series, UC College Conservatory of Music, features Timothy Northcut. Free. At Robert J. Werner Recital Hall, UC College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221. More info @ 513.556.4183, boxoff@uc.edu, & www.ccm.uc.edu/.
Community Conversation with John McKnight [Tuesday 2 October @ 4:30-7 PM]: Attend a special Community Conversation with John McKnight, founder of the Asset Based Community Development Institute. John is a world famous thinker, writer & researcher on building community. He will share stories about how many communities across the US are finding the gifts of all citizens, including those that have been overlooked & isolated, & are using them to build community. Share & celebrate stories with each other. Free; reservations requested. At the Harold C. Schott Education Center at the Cincinnati Zoo, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info & register @ 513.451.0166 & www.asmallgroup.net.
Hellraiser Anne Feeney in Concert [Wednesday 3 October @ 8 PM; note new location]: Following the path of Woody Guthrie for the past 35 years, Anne Feeney has lived her life on the frontlines. She performs music designed to "comfort the afflicted & afflict the comfortable." Feeney's bottomless songbag draws on Irish, bluegrass, traditional, labor, pop, folk & contemporary material. Fenney's anthem "Have You Been to Jail for Justice?" is featured on Peter, Paul & Mary's CDs "In These Times" & "Carry It On." Described by Utah Phillips as the "best labor singer in North America." $10-$20 donation. At Off The Avenue Studios, 1546 Knowlton Street, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223; park in funeral home lot. More info @ vicki@elvis.ella.net & www.annefeeney.com.
Hatai Calligraphy Exhibit [Friday-Sunday 5-7 October @ 2-6:30PM (Fri), 10AM-6:30PM (Sat), Noon-4PM (Sun)]: Hataisyo Calligraphy is a highly individualistic & creative calligraphy. This contemporary art form employs the ancient script making full use of various forms of kanji. Exhibits 83 works of calligraphy. First 400 visitors will receive postcard-size works of calligraphy. Interactive sessions are planned. Free. Sponsored by the Oriental Calligraphy Art Association & Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati. At Cincinnati Art Club, 1021 Parkside Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.241.4591, chikusui1942@ybb.ne.jp, www.toyo-shodo.jp/.
Donauschwaben Oktoberfest [Friday-Sunday 5-7 October]: The last Oktoberfest in Cincinnati coincides with the end of the Munich Oktoberfest, & boasts a family-friendly atmosphere. Foods offered include brats, metts, hot dogs, potato pancakes, sauerkraut, goulash with Spätzle, boiled potatoes, green beans & ham, suckling pig, chicken, mashed potatoes, Schwaben sausage with potato salad, home-baked tortes, pastries, pretzels, & gingerbread men. “Some of the best German food you can get at a festival.” Imported beers (Warsteiner, Spaten, & Franziskaner, etc.), wines, & other drinks in the Festhalle & Schauplatz. Authentic music, dance, singers, & entertainers contribute to the continuous "Gemütlichkeit." Highlights include the “Trachten Parade” & opening ceremonies Saturday @ 4 PM with 100s of participants in authentic German costumes & a performance by 5 Donauschwaben dance groups, with ages from 4 to 75. Bands: The Alpin Schlawiner & d'Grashupfer from Germany, The Alpen Echos from Cincinnati, & Grenzenlos from Cleveland. Cultural/heritage exhibits & an interactive “kinderplatz” with games, arts, & crafts. Hours: 6PM-12:30AM (Fri), 1PM-12:30AM (Sat), & 12-8PM (Sun). $2/person; children under 13 are free. At Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45252. More info @ 513.385.2098, kaiserrogar@yahoo.com, & www.donauschwaben.com.
Fun for All Ages - Pumpkin Patch Festival [Saturday 6 October @ 10 AM - 4 PM]: Award-winning College Hill Gardeners host its 6th Annual Fest. Quality food, crafts, farmers’ market, entertainers/story tellers, children’s events (guided crafts, games, pony rides, petting zoo), make/judge a scarecrow contest, & of course pumpkins & fall flowers. No admission charge; $2-4 for special children’s events. On street & nearby parking. At College Hill Town Hall grounds, Belmont @ Larch Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info 513.681.1326 & collegehillgardeners@cinci.rr.
Emergence-See [Saturday 6 October @ 7:30 PM]: It’s 2007; a slave ship rises up from the Hudson River in front of the Statue of Liberty. One man transforms into 40 characters & integrates history, song, & slam poetry to answer “How Free Are We?”. Written & performed by Daniel Beaty. “dazzling…full of memorable moments…intense…hilarious” ~ New York Times. Presented by Cincinnati Black Theatre Company. Tickets are $20; group rates available. At Fath Auditorium, Cincinnati Art Museum, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.241.6060, dsherman@cincyblacktheatre.com, & www.cincyblacktheatre.com.
Life's Journey [Sunday 7 October @ 7 PM]: The Cincinnati Premier of a multi-media musical experience by nationally-known artist Ross Hauck, tenor of Seattle, WA, & distinguished alumnus of CCM. He is accompanied by pianist Kristen M Conn, former vocal coach & pianist for the Cincinnati Opera. What do fine music, 18th C English poet John Donne, author C.S. Lewis, & David & Bathsheba have in common? Find out during this evening presented by ARCH (Arts Revival of College Hill). Free. At College Hill Presbyterian, 5742 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info @ 513.541.5676.
Euro Trivia [Register by Thursday 11 October; event is Thursday 18 October, cash bar @ 6 PM, dinner & trivia @ 7 PM]: Expanding on the phenomenal fun & success of Le Trivia sponsored in years past by Alliance Française de Cincinnati, the European-American Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Euro-Trivia, a multimedia game, played in teams of eight. Enjoy a 3-course dinner: a culinary tour of Europe. Tickle your tastebuds with wine tasting & chocolate tasting. Create your own team of 8 with the best possible cultural mix of people. Or companies can sponsor a table to provide visibility to the local international business community, to build company team spirit in a casual atmosphere, & to showcase your company’s international dimension to your employees, clients, & the audience. Corporate table: $600. Individual seat: $50 EACC member, $60 non-member. Space is limited; see registration form @ www.europe-cincinnati.com; RSVP by fax, email, or post (European American Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202). At The Phoenix Restaurant, 812 Race, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.852.6510 (tel), 513.852.6511 (fax), eacc@europe-cincinnati.com, & www.europe-cincinnati.com.
Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
Miami University Italian Cinema Series [Tuesdays thru 4 December @ 7:30 PM]: Curated & presented by Professor Sante Matteo. Movies are in Italian with English subtitles, unless otherwise noted. Free & open to the public. In 46 Culler Hall (north side of Spring Street, 2 buildings west of Route 27 (Patterson Street), Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. More info @ matteos@muohio.edu & www.miami.muohio.edu/about_miami/campusmap/.
Oct 2: Accattone (Pier Paolo Pasolini,1961)
Oct 9: Rocco e i suoi fratelli (Rocco & His Brothers, Luchino Visconti, 1960)
Oct 16: Django (Sergio Corbucci, 1966, dubbed in English)
Oct 23: La strategia del ragno (The Spider’s Strategy, Bernardo Bertolucci, 1969)
Oct 30: Una breve vacanza (A Brief Vacation, Vittorio De Sica, 1973)
Nov 6: Pasqualino Settebellezze (Seven Beauties, Lina Wertmuller, 1976)
Nov 13: Lamerica (Gianni Amelio, 1994)
Nov 27: La meglio gioventù, I (The Best of Youth, Marco Tullio Giordana, 2003)
Dec 4: La meglio gioventù, II (The Best of Youth, Marco Tullio Giordana, 2003)
1st Bi-Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit & Indoor Art Gallery [thru September]: Explore the newest art at Historic Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum. For centuries, the cemetery has showcased artisans' monuments, mausoleums, & stained glass. Now stroll the outdoor Garden Courtyard to see art from local artists tucked among the Arboretum's spectacular horticulture. Plus, several local artists contributed oil paintings, watercolors, photographs, & other art forms to the Indoor Art Gallery. Ten of the paintings are by local artist Richard Luschek. The artists used the beauty of Spring Grove as inspiration for their creations; each work of art representing a facet of the cemetery's grandeur. The Indoor Art Gallery is in the Historic Office Building, just inside the cemetery main entrance; a map of the sculpture exhibit is available at the Customer Service Center or the Indoor Art Gallery inside the Historic Office. Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM, Saturday 8:30AM-4PM, Sunday Noon-4PM. Co-sponsored by Spring Grove & Summerfair Foundation. At Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45232. More info @ 513.681.7526, richard_luschek@yahoo.com, & www.springgrove.org/SG/CALENDAR/EventCalendar/SculptureExhibit.shtm.
Park+Vine Gives Incentive to Shop-by-Bike [thru September]: Pedal through the bicycle-friendly streets of Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati's largest historic district, while soaking up the vibrant colors & visual beauty of the neighborhood on your way to Park + Vine, who is rewarding bicyclists with an incentive to encourage a healthy way to shop. Bike shoppers receive 10% off a single item or 1 free drink with any purchase. Four lucky winners receive a $25 Park + Vine gift certificate; the drawing is during the Downtown Tour of Living Sep 30; bike shoppers simply buy an item at Park + Vine; enter as many times as you want. Free indoor & outdoor bicycle parking. Park + Vine is offering organic wine, stimulating conversation, & Caroline Statkus' photo essay "Bhutan: A Glimpse into the Culture and People of the Last Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom." At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com, & www.parkandvine.com.
Oklahoma [thru September @ 8 PM (Wed-Sat) & 2 & 7* PM (Sun)]: The Showboat Majestic, Cincinnati’s only floating National Historic Landmark, will close its 84th season with "Oklahoma," Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1st collaboration that set the standard for musical theatre. Set in the Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers & cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, & Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. * No 7 PM show Sunday 30 Sep. Tickets are $17; $16 for seniors & students. At Showboat Majestic, Cincinnati Public Landing, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513 241 6550, jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com, & www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Cincinnati Ballet Premiere - New Works Festival [thru 30 September]: Be on the front lines as Cincinnati Ballet’s award-winning dancers explore the vibrant & ever-evolving language of dance in world premiere ballets from Devon Carney, Adam Hougland, Darrell Grand Moultrie, & Kirk Peterson - whose “Olympian Dalliances” features an original composition from Michael Torke, one of the leading composers of his generation - all staged in the company’s own intimate Mickey Jarson Kaplan Performance Studio. Thursdays-Sundays @ 8 PM & added 2 PM matinees on Saturdays & Sundays. At the Mickey Kaplan Performance Studio, Cincinnati Ballet Center, 1555 Central Parkway at Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214. More info & tix @ 513.621.5282 & www.cincinnatiballet.com. P.S. Watch Cincinnati Ballet's Newest Webisode: Project Ballet. Vote & get $10 off your ticket to New Works. Go to http://rosettastonestudios.com/cincyballet/.
Highlights from the Cincinnati Opera Archives [thru Tuesday 2 October]: Cincinnati Opera Association began its life in 1920 as the 2nd oldest opera company in the U.S. The Opera performed at the Cincinnati Zoo Pavilion until 1972, when it moved to Music Hall. Over the years, singers who have graced the stage include Plácido Domingo, Norman Treigle, Beverly Sills, Sherrill Milnes, James Morris, & Barbara Daniels, to name a few. The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County will now house the archives of the Cincinnati Opera, previously maintained by the Cincinnati Historical Society, exhibiting some of the Opera’s treasures as Highlights from the Cincinnati Opera Archives: photographs, programs, scrapbooks, posters, articles, publicity, & much more from 1883-1994. At Art & Music Department, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.369.6959, Emily.Mueller@CincinnatiLibrary.org, & www.cincinnatilibrary.org.
Visual Storytelling Master Class [Wednesdays thru 3 October @ 7-9 PM]: Emmy winner Anthony Mirones leads the class through important steps in creating an award-wining program. Get hands-on practical experience with visual storytelling. Bring a project idea to class & Anthony will take you from pre-production all the way through post. Get professional insight & an honest opinion about your work. Anthony Mirones ranks among the best in photojournalism today. Winner of 5 Emmys & the only 3-time recipient of the Editing News Category for the Ohio Valley National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Mirones currently serves his community as a member of the WCPO Channel 9 News I-TEAM. This year he has been nominated for 4 Emmys & has won the prestigious Society of Professional Journalist's Sigma Delta Chi award. Limited space; reservations advised. At Media Bridges, 1100 Race Street, Cincinnati OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513.651.4171, sara@mediabridges.org, & www.mediabridges.org.
Fall Plein-Air Landscape Painting Class [eight Saturdays thru 10 November @ 10 AM -1 PM]: Plein-Air is French for “in the open air.” Experience the pleasure of painting, of self-expression, & of seeing the world in a new way as you meet at various locations & scenic parks around Cincinnati to learn to sketch & paint with oils. Drawing on the ideas of impressionism, you will practice the techniques needed to complete painted sketches, including basic composition, value, pattern, color spotting, & covering the canvas. Building on those skills, you will complete a larger fully realized landscape painting that will capture the impression of light & color of the Cincinnati landscape. Details & directions to the various locations will be given in class. No experience necessary. Richard Luschek studied classical painting under Boston painter Paul Ingbretson for 3 years after earning his BFA degree with UC’s DAAP program. Richard works as an artist, maintains his art studio, has taught with the Art Academy of Cincinnati, & teaches private classes. $175; supplies furnished by students; a list will be sent with your confirmation of enrollment or see www.uc.edu/ace/commu/PAINTING.mht; #3715-01. First class meets at artist’s studio in Eden Park; then at various parks thereafter. More info @ richard_luschek@yahoo.com, www.richardluschek.com, & www.uc.edu/ace/noncreditreg/.
Spiritual Growth Groups [8 weeks thru ~11 November; 1.5 hours/week; days & times to be set by participants]: Have you ever been held captive by your own ego, by an addiction or negative attitude? Then this workshop is for you. Explore the inner meaning of the Exodus story, emphasizing our own emotional & spiritual journey from slavery into freedom, using small groups & experiential activities. Open to all religious faiths. Cost of the workbook & materials is $25; scholarships available. Workshops held at various locations in the greater Cincinnati area. More info from Shirley @ 513.531.3060 & jereisch@fuse.net or Clark @ 513.772.1478 & clark.echols@newchurch-cincy.org.
A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie [thru December 31]: This is the 1st major traveling exhibit devoted to the transatlantic slave trade, focusing on the Henrietta Marie, the most complete slave ship ever discovered in the western hemisphere & the only one to be fully identified, recorded, archeologically examined & preserved. This exhibit examines the economic & social forces that drove the slave trade & provides insight into its impact on the material life & culture of Europe, Africa & the Americas. This exhibit uses artifacts & the ship’s records as touchstones for the entering the daily lives of the Africans on board, the seamen who manned the ship, & the traders who ran this notorious enterprise. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202. More info @ 513.333.7500, ETurner@nurfc.org, & www.freedomcenter.org.
Pure Movement Dance Class: All In One [Mondays @ 6:30-8 PM & Wednesdays @ 9:30-11 AM thru December]: “Motion is Life. Taste It. Feel It. Honor It.” Offering cardio aerobic based movement class supported by personal attention to individual alignment & exploration of authentic expression. All classes have a stretching & strengthening warm up that expands your range of motion. The class achieves a balance between dynamic arousal & meditative peace. Four consecutive classes @ $12 per class. Individual classes @ $20. Free introductory class with Fanchon Shur, Growth In Motion Inc. master teacher. At 4019 Red Bud Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info @ 513.221.3222, fanchon@growthinmotion.org, & www.growthinmotion.org.
Julian's Stanczak Exhibition [thru 3 February 2008]: The exhibit of work by this internationally significant artist coincides with the unveiling of his design for Fifth Third Bank's 6th Street Façade facing the CAC. In addition to the models & preparatory drawings, a collection of Julian Stanczak's work from throughout his career provide a context for his newest monumental project. Polish-born Stanczak trained under Josef Albers & Conrad Marca-Relli at Yale University's School of Art & Architecture. He brought this background to the Art Academy of Cincinnati where he taught from 1957-1964. Stanczak's work is characterized by scientific precision & the illusion of pulsating motion. Using repeated line patterns, his work studies the optical behavior of colors in close proximity to each other. His work earned him the moniker "Father of Op Art." At Contemporary Art Center, 44 East 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.345.8400, pr@cacmail.org, & www.contemporaryartscenter.org.
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