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- Table Notes
- Events & Opportunities (plus Jim Kesner’s Tri-State Treasures listings)
- Articles, Letters
- Books, Reviews, Films, Magazines
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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 17 October 2007:
Vlasta Molak, Mary Biehn, Ginger Lee Frank, Kate Lester, Mira Rodwan, Brooke Audreyal, Bob Witanowski, Shari Able, Derek Lester, Cherri Anne Forest, Julia Yarden, Sophia Yarden, Jon Yerow (Welcome back Kate!)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Howard Konicov is opposed to pay for recycling moves as a scurrilous political trick.
- Slide show Thurs. next week
- Great day for America today. (vlasta). WVXU. Bush gave congressional medal of honor to the Dalai Lama. The Dalai L. spoke. Eli Wiesel got the cong. medal of honor. Dalai L. gave wonderful talk...kindness...talked of Tibet and China, wants his people to have freedom of worship. Talked about Global Warming. We need to change. I felt proud to be an american!.
-Ginger: Bush also said the Turks should not be censored for genocide.
- Read letter from Chad Benjamin Potter... see articles section.
- Sang happy birthday to Cherri Ann, now 50.
-Vlasta: I feel hopeful.
- Shari. There is a big split in the religious right over whether to go green or not.
-Cherri Ann: more and more Christians going green.
-Bob: on Nov 8 on 6 -8:30 at Cinti. State a report on Energy Decathlon. U.C. submitted a design of a solar house. Check out www.greenEnergyOhio.org for details.
-Julia: ... thumbs down on the jail tax.
Rotten use of our money. Our schools are falling apart...three years ago 51% dropout rate from our high schools. Now better.
Vote yes for school levy.
Also, repeal the marijuana ordinance.
-Ginger: yesterday I have served on the advisory council environmental... yesterday, after our budget got slashed by Luken... the council would like to eliminate recycling from budget. We drafted a report to the council about recycling...research 20 other cities. Some have mandatory recycling; some fine if you don’t do it right; we are one of few who have free recycling. But though-we have 41% participation, we have only 9.2% of what is recycled. but waste from parks will now be added, and this puts it over 10% qualifying thereby for more state support.
the mayor promised green... the Office Environ. Quality has hired a director now, Larry Falcon, a good man.
so we are making progress. The mayor... the office of environ. quality has issued second newsletter, available online.
On Oct 11 Mallory had news conference: ... he pledged the recyclables will be up to 15% in 4 years, We hope for 20% in 6 years. At the moment schools do not participate. Some schools do their own. Leave plastic bags at the front desk Walnut Hills H.S.
We hope to persuade the City to have recycle bins at public festivals.
At present, apartment buildings do n’t have green bin pick up. But the city has installed several gig dumpsters down town for this.
there is one at the public lib. at 9th between Vine and Walnut.
In San Francisco they have curbside pickup of compost.
Mira who on council is anti-recycling?
Ginger I don’t know but it was a huge battle.
Vlasta I’v been working in OTR for 6 years, my program, SEARCH... I’ve been trying to get council to allow me to present it. On 29 Oct. at 3:00 I will present to Monzel’s committee on Education and Health. That’s Monday. 18 minutes. Full presentation. IN council chambers, open to public.
Brooke Hillside Trust, Eric Russo did a presentation before council a few months ago. Views in Cincinnati. Well received. Got an award from Columbus on the presentation. 321 3886, their phone, give $$.
Shari re. Burma. The Japanese have come out against the military government.
Brooke ... censure of Turkey. Turkey is getting pissed off. What is really all about? turkey talking of invading Iraq.
Ginger “Chenny’s law” on FrontLine. Wow! Scary. Also, “Zeitgeist, the movie” well done; about religion, about 911. Chilling.
Ellen DVD movie on John Lennon, available Blockbuster.
ginger also, when we get the Environmental Justice Ordinance passed, we will be the first city in America to have a Law for Environmental justice with “teeth”, enforceable.
TOPIC
Report from Cherri Ann.
Six years ago today we had the “diversity Peaceworks event” at city hall. AFter the Riots. Candle light vigil. We dedicated this declaration.
Also want to release “a special place in the universe” about cincinnati, and
new cover for “Declaration of Interdependence”. Native American tribal group in Seattle also joined... “United Indians of All Tribes” consortium. Also check out “The fourth way” for more information on their movement. I brought my Declaration to them as a gift and they loved it, and acted like they had known it was coming. That gave us goose-bumps.
Special edition of the painting/poster “A special place in the universe painting. Is about Cincinnati. (a “goddess” figure personifying our city...very lovely.) ... “ohio” means “beautiful river”.
We want an art installation, permanent, on the river down town. Mosaic. Getting the people to participate in the process.
Laser printed 8x10 copies for sale to raise money.
ginger urban walls, big murals on city walls, project 20 years ago by Carl Solway. “Urban Walls”. Now public money going to bring this back.
...always bothered about this City, we tend to be territorial, not pull together well. Organizations don’t work with each other. Squabbling among arts groups for instance. So anything that encourages sharing and cooperation is good.
~ 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.)
(Shelly is marvelous...singing together is awesome. Note: this is a women’s event. Ellen.)
First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati*
Odyssey Committee Presents
SINGING IN SACRED CIRCLE
October 22, 2007 and every fourth Monday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Singing In Sacred Circle is an opportunity for each woman to look into her sister’s eyes and share voice and spirit through song. While learning short, repetitive women-centered and earth-based songs/chants from a wide variety of traditions (Native American, Goddess, Buddhist…), power rises from the center of the circle as all voices create an energy that is both empowering and healing. This opportunity is intended to allow women, regardless of singing experience, to share their voices in a noncompetitive, relaxed, safe space. Percussion instruments are welcome. Come sing along! All UU area women are invited and the Circle is open to other women who have a similar interest.
Shelley Graff, the facilitator, is a longtime teacher/healer/singer/songwriter who believes her sacred journey is guiding her to share the Singing In Sacred Circle experience with other women. Recently, Shelley has shared the Singing In Sacred Circle experience with women at the Ann Arbor UU Women’s Retreat (MI), the Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute (SUSSI-VA), the National Women’s Studies Association Conference (IL), and the National Women’s Music Festival (IL). Shelley has been the co-facilitator of the Columbus Singing In Sacred Circle for the past four years. Shelley’s newest CD, Fire On The Arrow, was inspired by and is a tribute to the healing/sounding work of the late Kay Gardner. Please visit www.shelleyg.com <http://www.shelleyg.com/> for more information about Shelley’s journey & work.
* First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati
536 Linton Street
(Two blocks north of Wm. Howard Taft Road, off Reading Road, near I-71)
If you are interested in being added to the mailing list, please contact:
Jane Kay at JaneJinx1@aol.com / 662-9320 or
Shelley Graff at graffran@choice.net / 631-3730
Thanksto Bob witanowski for these three announcements:
THE REAL VINCENT VAN GOGH
THE CINCINNATI PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Painter with Alice Penrod Adults
Madeira Branch <http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/branches/madeira.html> , 7200 Miami Ave., 513-369-6028
Monday, October 22, 2007; 7:00 p.m.
The Psychology with Alice Penrod Adults
Madeira Branch <http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/branches/madeira.html> , 7200 Miami Ave., 513-369-6028
Monday, November 12, 2007; 7:00 p.m.
Chemistry is what made the Lloyd House possible!!!!!
WHAT’S NEW <http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/> · NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK PROGRAMS AT THE CINCINNATI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Did you know that October 21-27 is National Chemistry Week? Make plans to learn more about the magic of chemistry at the Library with members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Chemical Society <http://www.acscincinnati.org/acs/> ! Their 45-minute demonstrations will explore this year’s theme, The Many Faces of Chemistry. The programs are recommended for kids between 6 and 12 but everyone is welcome to attend.
Clean Energy Network Meeting
Solar Decathlon Report
The Solar Decathlon joins 20 college and university teams in a competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The international competition will occur Oct 12 – 20 on the mall in Washington D.C. and the University of Cincinnati team’s entry is set up and ready for judging. At the Nov. 8 Clean Energy Network meeting Anton Harfmann, University of Cincinnati Associate Dean DAAP will give a first hand report of the competition, the twenty different solar powered model homes presented and details of the UC team entry.
Date: Thursday, Nov 8, 6pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Cincinnati State
3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45223
The meeting is free & open to the public.
RSVP to John Fanselow 513-293-3241, JohnF@GreenEnergyOhio.org
Green Energy Ohio (GEO) holds quarterly meetings of its Southwest Ohio Clean Energy Network (SWOCEN) in both Cincinnati and Yellow Springs. The meetings feature guest speakers on clean energy topics, an overview of renewable energy news and plenty of networking time. Meetings are free and open to the public.
For this and other events in SW Ohio, visit www.GreenEnergyOhio.org <http://www.GreenEnergyOhio.org> <http://www.GreenEnergyOhio.org> <http://www.GreenEnergyOhio.org/> and click on Network Meetings, or contact John Fanselow, JohnF@GreenEnergyOhio.org 513-293-3241 for more information.
SW Ohio GEO events are supported by grants from Duke Energy
Hosted by Cincinnati State, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Renewable Energy Program
Programming support from the Green Building Committee of the
Local Alliance for Land and Development for Hamilton County (LAND-HC)
You are cordially invited to attend the
Opening Reception
For the exhibition
Phil Foster
selected watercolors
5-7 pm, Thursday, October 18, 2007
Location:
The Philip M. Meyers, Jr. Memorial Gallery
Steger Student Life Center, Room 465
UC’s Clifton Campus
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm
Phone: 556-3088
Exhibition continues through November 16
Will Tuttle, Ph.D. author of “The World Peace Diet”
Eating For Spiritual Health And Social Harmony
Thursday, November 1, 7pm: Presentation sponsored by Advocates for Animals at Xavier, Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Ave. 45207, students/faculty free, general public $5. 513-295-3343.
Friday, November 2, 6-8:30pm: Conversations, Imago Earth Center, 700 Enright, 45205 (Price Hill), catered by People Inspire Progress, $10, 921-5124.
Saturday, November 3, 11am-2pm: Workshop sponsored by A.P.E. and New Thought Unity Center. Lunch provided by Gratitude. 1401 E. McMillan, 45206, $36. 513-961-2527.
Sunday, November 4, 1:30pm-4pm: Opening The Intuitive Gate sponsored by New Thought Unity Center, 1401 E. McMillan, 45206, love offerings. 513-961-2527.
Anti-War Rally in Chicago [Saturday 27 October @ 1:30 PM]: Be part of the Midwest Antiwar Movement that will descend upon Chicago; part of the nationwide antiwar mobilization that will take place in 11 cities that day. IJPC will help organize transportation & car pools. The day will begin with a rally in Union Park at 1:30 PM, followed by a march to The Loop at 3 PM, & a rally at Federal Plaza at 4 PM. Take advantage of this opportunity to visit beautiful, exciting Chicago at this nice time of year. Much more info including transportation to & within Chicago, rally locations, Chicago parking @ 513-579-8547, kristen@ijpc-cincinnati.org, www.ijpc-cincinnati.org, & www.oct27chicago.org.
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
Peak Oil Conference
Fri – Sunday, Oct 26,7,8
Yellow Springs, OH
Www.communitysolutions.org
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2007 Cincinnati Israeli Film Festival October 7-21, 2007
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From: IsraeliFilmFestival [mailto:dbrundage@jfedcin.org]
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 4:29 PM
To: Robinson; Holly
Subject: 2007 Israeli Film Festival October 7-21, 2007
<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/357566/7945263/11180/0/>
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
<mailto:dbrundage@jfedcin.org> dbrundage@jfedcin.org or call 513.985.1521
Or visit the Israeli Film Festival Website at
<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/357566/7945263/11143/0/>
www.jewishcincinnati.org/filmfestival
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KENWOOD FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Click on movie titles for descriptions and reviews
<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/357566/7945263/11120/0/>
CLOSING NIGHT- Sunday, October 21 at 7 p.m.: SOUVENIRS, Meet Israeli
Filmmaker Shachar Cohen
<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/357566/7945263/11131/0/>
SPECIAL EVENTS AT OTHER LOCATIONS
Click on movie titles for descriptions and reviews
<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/357566/7945263/11134/0/>
<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/357566/7945263/11136/0/>
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 at 6:30 p.m.: JANEM JANEM AT Miami University,
co-sponsored by Hillel at Miami University and Miami Students for Israel,
Students free with ID
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.
Don’t pull over for unmarked cop car...call *77
You can get a direct line to state trooper anywhere, apparently, by calling on your cell phone Star 77. You should call it if you are being followed by a car with flashing lights on hood signaling you to pull over. It is the law that you do not have to pull over for an unmarked car until you get to what you consider a safe area. Someone sending around a scary story about criminal activity perpetrated by unmarked “cop” car driver... ellen
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Section Three: Articles
Contents:
- Letter from Chad Benjamin Potter away at circus school in San Francisco
- Protecting yourself from identity theft...before you notice your wallet is missing, and also after, what to do.
- No to Jail Tax...Paulette Meier and Suhith Wickrema and Randal Ball (a fascinating story of incarceration in our Justic center!)
Chad writes from San Francisco:...
I am having a blast! This has been one of the most demanding (physical, emotional... whoa emotional!, financial) experiences of my life. The city is out of this world. Everything you could wish for in Cincinnati (public transit, city wide compost collection, Sadomasochist festivals in the street!) is here, a regular occurrence. Push for it in Cincinnati as you always do. It really all makes sense here.
I was able to purge a problem tenant last month with the help of my Cincinnati connections and now have an open apartment. Always accepting applications...
The Circus Center is wonderfully intricate. I decided to focus all of my attention to this school rather that split between the Center and New College of California. I'm glad that I did. I'm finding school to be a little depressing at times. I feel a lack of affirmation and support and I have on more than one occasion butted heads with my professors. But this is a good thing. If I didn't feel discouraged, I wouldn't have any reason to seek out my equilibrium. I'm now continually re-evaluating "just how great I am" and realizing, big deal! So are twenty one other people. Who cares? So I'm not shining all the time because I'm learning that I need a better light bulb for my socket. It's an excellent lesson in humility.
my love life... also an excellent lesson in humility. I'm still pleasantly single but making friends. This is healthy. I long to finally commit to a long term relationship for the first time, so I'm being choosy. It certainly helps that I started working in a bar San Francisco Badlands on Castro and 18th Street two weeks ago. My social network has rocketed to new heights along with the boost in my self esteem (and my bank account). Who knew I was so cute!?
I hope that things are well with you all in Cincinnati. I suppose autumn is upon you now and the temperatures are dropping with the leaves. The weather is always the same here. Chilly with sun, and fog, and that's just this afternoon. So I do miss the seasons a bit.
My first potluck in this Sunday. We are starting with a Second Sunday potluck with the Circus Center. I'll let you know of its success.
with peace,
cbp
Protecting yourself from identity theft...before you notice your wallet is missing, and also after, what to do.
If you dislike attorneys ... you will love them for these tips.
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice! A corporate Attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company.
1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put "PHOTO ID REQUIRED."
2 When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card
Accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the "For" line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it.
3.. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home Phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have It printed, anyone can get it.
4.. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to Call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. I also carry a Photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a Name, address, Social Security number, credit cards.
Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my Wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieve(S) ordered an Expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had A credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more. But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:
5.. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card Numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.
6.. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit Providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an Investigation (if there ever is one).
But here's what is perhaps most important of all: (I never even thought to do this.)
7.. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations Immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that
called to tell me an application for credit was made over The Internet in my name. The alert means any company that checks your Credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by Phone to authorize new credit.
By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the Credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone
turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.
Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, if it has been stolen:
1.) Equifax: 800-525-6285
2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 888-397-3742
3.) Trans Union : 800-6807289
4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line):800-269-0271
We pass along jokes on the Internet; we pass along just about everything.
If you are willing to pass this information along, it could really help someone that you care about.
“No Jail Tax”, say Paulette and Suhith and Randal
Dear Friends,
I know the issue of a new jail with linked mental health services is a controversial one, which has even liberal Democrats divided. I am opposed to the building of it because I do not believe we need more jail cells, period. We need much in the way of crime prevention and mental health and drug addiction services, but not more jail beds. The number of people we have incarcerated in our county is simply an abomination. I am forwarding a letter from my friend Suhith Wickrema, a social worker and long time advocate for prison reform, and ask you to read it and go to the website of the Progressive Action Coalition to learn more details as to why he and others oppose building of more jail cells, regardless of the promised services that Issue 27 proposes to provide. (www.nojailtax.org)
I urge you to consider carefully this important vote, and, if you will, to spread this email to those on your list who may not be aware of this point of view.
Gratefully,
Paulette Meier
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Suhith Wickrema" <suhith@iac.net>
Date: October 15, 2007 4:30:28 AM EDT
To: "Suhith Wickrema" <Suhith@iac.net>
Subject: Why I Oppose Issue 27
Dear Friend
I am writing to explain why I am actively opposing Issue 27 in Hamilton County even though it has some funds for social service programs.
As many of you may know I have worked as a Social Worker and as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have worked in the social service field for over twenty years.
As an activist I have been working to stop the expansion of the jail / prison industrial complex.
With Issue 27, I had to decide between supporting the expansion of the jail /prison industrial complex with some modest funding for treatment versus opposing the expansion of the jail/ prison industrial complex even with this modest funding for treatment. I chose to oppose the expansion of the jail / prison industrial complex, despite these modest additional funds.
My reasons:
Since the mid 1970s America has been incarcerating people at an alarming rate. We have more people in jail and prisons than any other country in the world. Yet, our crime rate is higher than the crime rate of most industrialized nations. Proof that incarceration does not keep us safe.
This expansion did not happen only with the support of the “lock them up and throw away the key” or “tough on crime” advocates. It happened with the complicity and support of moderates, liberals, and progressives. Texas is a good example. The Texas prison population grew not only when George Bush was the Governor – it also grew under Governor Ann Richards. Washington, D.C. is another example. In Democratic controlled Washington, D.C. the “correction” system experienced a 312% increase in funding from 1977 to 1993. Washington, D.C. now has more of its residents in prison and jails than in its public universities. I could continue with more examples of how the jail / prison industrial complex has grown with the aid of moderates, liberals, and progressives.
Moderates, liberals, and progressives have not been successful in stopping the jail / prison expansion. We have been placated by the “lock them up and throw away the key” / “tough on crime” supporters, who promise us social services programs so that they can expand the jails and prisons. This is what is happening with Issue 27.
Thus, if I supported Issue 27, which will create the 30th largest jail in the country, I will be continuing the same mistake made by moderates, liberals, and progressives since the mid 1970s. If I supported Issue 27, I will lose the right to criticize the expansion of the jail / prison industrial complex.
All those who support Issue 27 or stand neutral lose the clear moral high ground from which to criticize the jail / prison industrial complex.
For specific reasons for why one should oppose Issue 27 please go to www.nojailtax.org
Another argument that has been used to get the support of Democrats is to say that if we do not pass Issue 27 a future County Commission will build a jail by cutting other County services. The cost of construction of the jail is $198 million. Cutting $198 million from the county budget is not practical. Nevertheless, if a County Commission tries to cut any essential services I hope you will join me in the fight to oppose that proposal. Please do not instead vote for Issue 27 out of fear of threats of budget cuts.
Please, vote No on Issue 27!
Suhith Wickrema
P.S.: If you have any question please contact me. I would be glad to come and talk to your friends or any group on why we should vote No on Issue 27.
Please feel free to forward this e-mail.
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From Randal Ball:
Dear Good Friends, “Women Writing for a Change” classmates, and “political VIP’s” (you know who you are),
I have been moved to contact you today in response to a very good letter from a local social worker detailing why he is against the Hamilton County jail sales tax (Issue 27) – see below. I am also very committed to both the defeat of this jail tax and to supporting Brian Garry’s Cincinnati City Council campaign. I am also attending an ongoing, great adult writing class with a phenomenal organization called “Women Writing for a Change” (No, I have not had a sex change operation). I am seeking to use this week’s writing project to begin to put together my own email promotional letter that will hopefully generate a self perpetuating, chain-letter-like campaign to move by email throughout Cincinnati/Hamilton County – all designed to bypass the traditional money dominated political system and to “get out the vote” for both of these very important issues. These two votes constitute a classic case of critically important Progressive citizen public interest - up against the huge moneyed, financial, Republican, and elitist political interests that have traditional run Cincinnati politics. Even though even the Democratic Party DINO’s (Democrats In Name Only) like Portune and Pepper have backed this issue - this time because of the current combination of changing consciousness, a unique political alignment of bedfellows, and the internet - we (the people) can win!
I am writing you to begin this project and to request your input and ideas on how to most effectively create this email campaign – as well as to get your personal committed support for these two essential votes at the foundation of Cincinnati’s future. Election Day is November 6 – its not very far away and success with these two votes will make a big difference in Cincinnati’s overall future!
VOTE NO ON ISSUE 27! VOTE FOR BRIAN GARRY FOR CINCINNATI CITY COUNCIL! (note: the Salon Weekly has not endorsed Mr. Garry. We do urge you to vote No on Issue 27. Ellen)
Thank you,
Randall Ball
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FIRST DRAFT:
In brief, I am against a new jail in any form because America already has the highest percentage of its citizens in jail/prison of any country on Earth - incarcerating a clearly racist huge disproportionate share of young black men; and Hamilton County already has the highest total incarceration rate in Ohio! This is obviously not an effective strategy for a healthy society – just a more controlled and frightened one. Also, if you haven’t yet seen “Zeitgeist” the movie - detailing very convincingly the actual political and social agenda of the ruling elite of this country, please do so ASAP! The last thing we need to do is volunteeringly pay for our own Gulag – remember the lesson of the Holocaust – “Your silence will not protect you – you just get taken LATER”! If you think I am kidding, being extremist or paranoid – WATCH THIS MOVIE! You can do so at no charge online and if you want DVD copies to share with others – I sell them for $10 – this is absolutely critical information to bring to light for people. The stakes for the next political year are extremely high. Click here to watch the movie now:
http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/index.html
WHO AM I?
I am not proud to announce, but neither am I ashamed to let you know that I spent 48 hours in the Hamilton County “Injustice” Center a couple of years ago for two very unjust reasons: 1) I was caught swimming naked in a remote hot springs in the middle of the night in Yellowstone National Park by a very uptight female park ranger and then I didn’t pay the $100 fine. (I consider our National Parks as the public property of all American citizens and am totally appalled by our public parks and campground’s sale by the Republicans to groups like Thousand Trails); and 2) I unknowingly had an unserved warrant out for my arrest for an unjust and hugely abusive domestic issue that was later overturned in my favor by the Ohio Court of Appeals. I was stopped and routinely license checked for passing a car turning RIGHT in Norwood during winter at 9 PM on my way to an adult education class called Landmark Education. I spent the night in a Hamilton County “Injustice” jail cell on a bare metal bed with no mattress nor even a blanket (this is NOT due to lack of funding) in a concrete room with a temperature around 40F, before being processed the next day into a regular cell. I literally could have frozen if I had not happened to have grabbed my heavy winter coat from my car as I was being taken away. My eventual cell mate was a white man (why do I need to mention this?) whom I am totally convinced is innocent, but was accused of child neglect of his infant son who recently died – most probably from injuries unintentionally inflicted by his son’s mother’s boy friend. Can you even imagine what this must be like as a parent? To not only lose your son – but to also be unjustly jailed for it? This man had already been in the “injustice center” for over three months – not because he was guilty, but because he didn’t have $10,000 dollars to forfeit for bail (10% on his total $100,000 bail – because the media got a hold of the story) while awaiting completion of his trial! His is not an isolated case - injustice in this city can happen to anyone – even to YOU!
By the way, Our county “injustice” system has recently been artificially filled to overflowing by special, secret, under the table, Federal funding for dragneting the Over the Rhine area by the Sheriff’s department - specifically to “create” the current overcrowding issue), and by such court delays of similar untimely justice as above. Last summer over five thousand people were arrested in Over the Rhine with less than 1,000 found to have any grounds – this is largely why they say prisoners are caught and immediately released - supposedly due to space – Right! (“You must get your ‘darkies’ back in line like we did in Chicago” – an anonymous quote by a significant local ‘man of power’). Please feel free to discretely ask me how I know this information – one often sees, hears, overhears, and learns amazing things while driving a taxicab (see below).
While personally being UNJUSTLY HELD in the “Hamilton County Injustice Center”, I was never at risk physically nor felt threatened in any way – by the inmates! However, THE GUARDS ARE EMOTIONALLY AND MENTALLY DISTURBED! The only rehabilitation money that truly needs to be spent on our jails is for the jail guard’s rehabilitation back to humanity!
My emphatic opinion based on this incident, other knowledge and numerous “outside” experiences with people who work as jail and/or prison guards is that: in general guards are truly a sick, “power-over”, disturbed lot - as are many judges and prosecutors who are addicted to playing “God” with other people lives. Simon Leis, our arrogant, over the top, county Sheriff, is pulling so hard for passage of Issue 27 – that he himself has been found illegally using public funds and illegal tactics to promote this issue. Leis is among the worst of these local “gods” and needs to be de-funded, not given a blank check! Astoundingly, already over 70% of the entire 2007 Hamilton County Budget goes to the sheriff and the court system! This additional jail money, if passed, will largely go directly into Leis’ office’s budget with incredibly huge personal discretion on his part. This man is clearly a control freak fascist, don’t give him any more of your tax money! We definitely need an overhaul of our justice system – but not by throwing good money after bad for more of the same!
Additionally, to supplement my income and support personal my health ministry, I have driven a taxicab part-time in Cincinnati off and on for over nine years. (In 1999, I created “EcoCab” – the first clean air, natural gas powered taxicab in Cincinnati. However, my evolving “community health ministry” has yet to get on the corporate welfare rolls). I generally drive Friday and/or Saturday nights and routinely cover the most decayed and distressed areas of Cincinnati. In these nine years, the only time I have ever actually gotten helpful police assistance (by a black policeman) was with a group of out of control drunk guys I picked up in Mt. Adams – never any real assistance collecting on the few “run-outs without paying” incidents I have had. This is not to say that I do not have to take precautions and don’t have challenging situations at times, but basically I have little fear or significant problems with Cincinnati citizens. I mostly watch out for the police – which are seemingly everywhere in Cincinnati - prowling like barracuda or sharks ready to pounce. WE DO NOT NEED MORE POLICE! The areas in which cabs routinely cover (Price Hill, Avondale, Over the Rhine, Winton Terrace, West End, the Fay, etc.) are deeply, deeply hurting, appallingly despondent areas to live in. They desperately need better and “greener” schools, better food, better living conditions, better healthcare (natural, life restoring health care – not more drug, cut and burn medicine), local recreation centers, public swimming pools, etc. – all very valid, progressive, and legitimate needs for additional public funding These blighted areas of Cincinnati and these very human and hurting people are in wretched need of social and personal healing – they and we do not need more punishment and control through more POLICE, JAILS, OR “LAW AND ORDER”! I am sick and tired of what little I can’t avoid hearing at times on the corporate owned public media, particularly Channel 9 through NPR, about crime in Cincinnati. The “War on Drugs” is a scam and a racket driven by Republican, (and DINO = Democrat in name only), regressive interests – just like the “War on Terror” – all to fund and support a fascist, elitist, financial, fear and control driven agenda.
Both DINO’s and even loyal, misguided Party Democrats support the jail tax – saying it is the best deal we can get for necessary social services for both the inmates and potential inmates. This is B.S. – look at how much welfare and traditional Democratic policies have done for these people already? These DINO’s are pandering to their self-serving, financial constituencies almost as shamelessly as the Republicans. As Social, Spiritual, and Political Progressives we must let the Democrats know that this will not be tolerated any more than the Republican fascist agenda. People do and/or sell drugs because they are hurting and can’t find other decent paying income – not because they lack “rehabilitation programs”. If the despairing citizens of these massively depressed parts of Cincinnati had better options they would choose them – just like you would! Punishment and control are not the solution, they just silence the alarms. It’s a “squeeze” game. A new jail is totally inconsistent with either Paradise Found or “Imagine a City” – my progressive vision statement for Cincinnati.
VOTE “NO” ON ISSUE 27 (the Jail Issue)!
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Please DO NOT VOTE for any candidate for any office or issue promoting “safety” or more “law and order” in their materials and speeches whether Republican or Democrat – this language is my own very reliable personal litmus test for Republican, corporate, elitist pandering. Please don’t fall for it!
Thank you for listening/reading and for any feedback/advise you have for promoting both these important votes for our future
Sincerely,.
Randall T. Ball (a Blue Ash, middle class raised, college educated, ex-corporate, white guy)
Community Health Minister
Paradise Found, LLC
Cincinnati, OH 45213
Cell: (513) 543-8294
randall.ball@yahoo.com
P.S. If you haven’t yet watched Zeitgeist – do so NOW!
Section Four: Books/Movies/Magazines/Reviews
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Tri-State Treasures
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The 2007 Who & What of Elections: Nonpartisan information about the issues & candidates on the November ballot in Hamilton County will be available at all branches of the Hamilton County Public Library & at many other locations by Saturday 20 October. Or get your own personalized ballot information at the League's Smart Voter website at www.smartvoter.org/2007/11/06/oh/hm/. Sponsored by League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area.
Cincinnati Hurricane Relief Project needs your Help [thru Sunday-Friday 18 - 23 November & again in December]: Help is sought from companies & individuals to help the Cincinnati Hurricane Relief Project (CHRP; an all-volunteer non-profit organization) continue to help rebuild New Orleans. CHRP has made several trips to the Gulf Coast since November 2005 to deliver basic living supplies, food, clothes & workers to help local families rebuild homes & communities. To date, the Project has gutted 5 homes & cleaned a recreational center. They will return to New Orleans at Thanksgiving & Christmas with more than 800 boxes of donated school text books, musical instruments, learning tools, etc. to give to Treme Community Center in the 6th Ward to distribute among New Orleans schools. They need help transporting the materials &/or tape, boxes, & labor to sort & box-up the materials. Additionally, your help will provide a positive impact on the CHRP volunteer youth. More info Iris & Robin @ 513.919.7463, 513.407.5953, iroley@fuse.net, & keez79@yahoo.com.
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Euro Trivia [Thursday 18 October, cash bar @ 6 PM, dinner & trivia @ 7 PM]: Expanding on the fun & success of Le Trivia sponsored in years past by Alliance Française de Cincinnati, European-American Chamber of Commerce proudly presents 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 with the best possible cultural mix of people. Or companies can sponsor a table to provide visibility to the local international business community, 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, eacc@europe-cincinnati.com, & www.europe-cincinnati.com.
Artists Workshops: Learn a variety of drawing & painting experiences reinforced by an exposure to art history & the fundamentals of art. Weekly subject matter includes still life, figure drawing, & portraiture. Participants will draw & paint with media including charcoal, pastels, acrylic & watercolors. Enjoy a time of creativity & fun. Instructor is Jennifer Bortz Schneider.
<> Drawing & Painting for Adults [Thursdays 18 & 25 October & 1 November @ 7-9 PM]: $45 & $15 supply fee.
<> Drawing & Painting for Kids [Saturdays 20 & 27 October @ 9-11 AM]: $35 & $10 supply fee. Open to grades 3-8.
Both workshops at Redtree Art Gallery & Coffee Shop, 4409 Brazee Street, Oakley, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ 513.321.8733, mbusch@redtreegallery.net, & www.redtreegallery.net.
Matthew Barney: No Restraint Kicks-Off Film Series [Friday 19 October @ 7:30 PM]: Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center begins its 3rd season of Art & Design on Film (ADF) Series. The series presents short & feature films from local & international filmmakers, students & professionals, from around the world. Seven screenings are scheduled for this series: 3 will feature professional work; 4 will feature juried selections from submitted entries. The series runs thru 20 June 2008. Free. Refreshments provided. The series opens with "Matthew Barney: No Restraint" (2007; 72 min), a documentary that follows the contemporary artist & his collaborator, singer-songwriter Bjork, through his most recent artistic project, Drawing Restraint 9. The project uses 22 tons of petroleum jelly, a factory whaling vessel, & traditional Japanese rituals to realize a “narrative sculpture” of 2 characters transforming into whales. Filmed in New York & Nagasaki, the film is a study of Barney’s creative method, including interviews with Barney, Bjork, & contemporary art critics & theorists. An Official Selection of film festivals in LA, Buenos Aires, & Berlin. At Manifest Gallery, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.861.3638, news@manifestgallery.org, www.matthewbarneynorestraint.com, & www.manifestgallery.org/adf.
Embracing Diversity [Friday 19 October @ 8:30 AM - Noon]: The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Global Lead Management Consulting, & the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber present a seminar that goes beyond diversity awareness to the practical application of the key skills related to diversity & inclusion, which can positively impact your business. Samuel E. Lynch, co-founder of Global Lead Management Consulting, will illustrate how understanding the differences of others' thinking & working styles can benefit you when building relationships, forming teams, & obtaining & retaining customers. Lynch has over 25 years of consulting experience focusing on strategic planning, diversity & inclusion, & is responsible for training & development at Global Lead. Cost to attend is $250 per person; bring 2-3 people from the same organization & get $50 off each registration. At the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & registration @ 513.579.3111, community@freedomcenter.org, & www.cincinnatichamber.com.
Road Theatre USA [Friday 19 October @ 8:30 PM]: For one show only, Know Theatre will host German Theatre Abroad’s production of Road Theatre USA. GTA consists of 3 Germany actors, 2 US actors, 2 Austrian video artists, & crew. They are bussing cross-country, presenting the play Start Up, written for Road Theatre USA by Roland Schimmelpfennig, Germany’s most produced contemporary German playwright. With a combination of the filmed “reality” of the tour & the theatrical “fiction” of the play, the audience is treated to an ever-changing performance event. Start Up is an intelligent comedy about US & German stereotypes, pioneer romanticism, & cinematic myths. The play portrays an absurd clash of cultures in a small American town. Young Germans, Rob & Micha, try to find their fortunes as they journey to the west. GTA has been traveling both sides of the Atlantic for 11 years & is the most important organ of German-US theatrical exchange. $15 general admission; $12 for students & seniors. At 1201 Jackson Street (across from Know Theatre), Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513 300 KNOW, info@knowtheatre.com, www.g-t-a.de/english/news/, www.knowtheatre.com.
Greater Cincinnati Calligraphers' Guild Open House [Saturday 20 October @ 10 AM & Noon - 2 PM]: Teachers, students, & anyone interested in the lettering arts are all invited to this open house. At 10 AM, attend a Teachers Testimonial, an informal sharing of how to best instruct calligraphy. Informational packets will be provided to teachers. From noon until 2 PM, lettering demonstrations will feature the styles of Roman/Foundational, Black Letter/Uncial, Italic, & Script. There will also be demonstrations of fun & helpful lettering tools, an exhibit of Guild members' work, & slide presentations of high school student work & the 2007 International Calligraphy Conference. At Cincinnati Junior League Hall, 3500 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226. More info @ 513.791.8100 & klm225@cinci.rr.com.
Cincinnati Fire Ball [Saturday 20 October @ 8 PM]: The hottest party of the year; party until the fire goes out. Benefit for the Cincinnati Fire Museum. Red Hot attire requested; wear something red. Live music, open bar, hor d'oeuvers, complimentary parking. $50 per ticket. At the Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 West Court Street, Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.621.5553x13, cincyfiremuseum@yahoo.com, & www.CincyFireball.com.
Meteor Night [Saturday 20 October @ 7-10 PM]: Join the Cincinnati Astronomical Society for a family program on Rocks From Space. See & touch rocks from "Killer Asteroids," the Moon & Mars. Learn what meteorites are made of, if Ohio has ever been hit by a meteorite, how you can collect “rocks from space,” what is a meteor shower, if there can be a meteor storm, if you can hear meteors, & how best to view the Leonid meteor shower in November. View through the Society’s big telescopes (weather permitting). CAS member John “Space Rock” Ventre is an expert on meteorites & will share his amazing collection of meteorites. Donation admission; no reservations required. At The Cincinnati Astronomical Society, 5274 Zion Road, Cleves, OH 45002 (near Mitchell Memorial Forest). More info @ 513-374-3631, craig_niemi@yahoo.com, & www.cinastro.org.
2007 Women's Day of Prayer [Register before 20 October & save $10; Event is Saturday 3 November @ 10 AM - 3 PM]: An interfaith dialogue in dance. Creative movement runs deeper than dogmas & suspicions. It opens our primordial voices. Women of diverse spiritualities will be guided by Fanchon Shur in an embodied dialogue. The event will combine personal reflection & creative ritual-making. Participation is limited. $25 registration before 20 October, $35 afterwards, ask about scholarships. At Corryville Community Center, 2823 Eden Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & registration @ 513 542-7334 & JBlackburn@fuse.net.
Midnight Ramble - Film Screening [Saturday-Sunday 20-21 October @ 2 PM]: "Midnight ramble" was a phrase used to describe a custom of African-American audiences to attend movies between midnight & 2 AM at segregated or black-only movie theatres. "Race movies" were those created by independent black filmmakers in the 1st half of the 20th Century. Cincinnati World Cinema will present "Midnight Ramble," the story of the black film industry from 1910 to 1950, highlighting the 500+ race movies, the filmmakers, & their impact on American society. The film documents the emergence of black cinema in America, providing insight into black American culture & society from 1910 thru WWII. In contrast & in response to negative stereotypes perpetuated by Hollywood, these films portrayed black values & lifestyles in a more realistic way; genres included romance, comedy, mystery, drama, musical & western. Many of these films addressed topics avoided by Hollywood: racism, religion, personal responsibility, poverty, crime & alcoholism. The film includes several Cincinnati connections; for example, learn how vocalist Herbert Jeffrey's visit to Cincinnati in the 1930s inspired him to create a series of black cowboy movies & to become America's 1st black singing movie cowboy. Producer Pamela Thomas will talk after each screening about director Oscar Micheaux, race movies, & early black cinema in America. Tickets: $9 for general public; $7 for students & Art Museum members. At Fath Auditorium, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 859.781.8151, worldcinema@fuse.net, & www.CincyWorldCinema.org.
Rise for Freedom: The John P. Parker Story [Saturday-Sunday 20-21 October @ 3 &/or 7 PM]: Building on the success of its 1st commission, Margaret Garner, Cincinnati Opera commissioned a family opera based on the life of John P. Parker, a leading local conductor on the Underground Railroad. The project marks the 1st collaboration between composer Adolphus Hailstork & librettist David Gonzalez. Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s James R. Cassidy will conduct & Sheila Ramsey will direct. In addition to public performances, Cincinnati Opera will present school-day performances & a series of related community programs leading up to the opera’s premiere. Born into slavery in 1827, Parker bought his own freedom at the age of 18. He moved to Cincinnati & settling in the thriving abolitionist community of Ripley, OH, where he worked as the owner of an iron foundry & inventor by day, & Underground Railroad conductor by night. For nearly 15 years, Parker risked his life to help 100s of fugitive slaves escape to freedom. Parker’s story was not widely known until his autobiography, His Promised Land, was published in 1996. His home in Ripley was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997 & is open to the public (free admission with a Rise for Freedom ticket). Parker’s story is featured in the “Brothers of the Borderland” exhibit at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Tickets are $15 for adults & $10 for children. At the Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, Arts 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.241.2742, jbellin@cincinnatiopera.org, www.cincinnatiopera.org. Schedule a school performance @ 513.977.4116 & finn@cincinnatiarts.org.
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Concert Series [Sunday 21 October & intermittent Sundays thru 9 March 2008 @ 3 PM]: The Series presents instrumental & choral music from the rich traditions of western liturgy & inspired classical music, presented in a suitable visual & acoustic environment. Donations support all series expenses & costs to preserve the Historic Matthias Schwab Organ (1859). In other words, the Cathedral Concert Series combines music of extraordinary range & quality in arguably the region's most magnificent space. Concerts include Musica Sacra Chorus & Orchestra, Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati, Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols, An Epiphany Epilogue, Concert in Memory of Dr. Louis Schwab, & JS Bach's 323rd Birthday. At St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859-431-2060, timbrel@fuse.net, & www.cathedralconcertseries.org.
A Walk Down Memory Lane [Sunday 21 October @ 2 PM]: Participate in a historical event to learn the rich history of Northside & learn the history behind the significant buildings, people, & events in the neighborhood. Hear memories & interviews from former residents of Cumminsville & Northside. The Northside Old Timers will focus on the 1940’s, after the flood & before & during the early years of World War II. They are assembling a street map of the historic business districts on & around Spring Grove & Hamilton Avenues. Former residents are mailing recollections of houses & businesses locations - block by block. Organizers will bring photos to be incorporated into a Northside-Cumminsville oral & photo history book. Food & drinks will be served. At Off the Avenue Studios, 1546 Knowlton Street (across from Miller's Funeral Home parking lot), Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. Parking behind Provident Bank, on the street, or in Miller's parking lot. More info @ 513.542.0088 & urbanvillage@fuse.net.
An Introduction to Homeopathy [Tuesday 23 October @ 6:30 PM]: “What is homeopathy & how does it work?” Learn how to help your family & yourself with safe, natural, & effective remedies in this fun & informative class. Presented by Shirley Reischman of the Center for Advanced Medicine. No charge, but you must preregister. At Sandy’s Health Foods, 7907 Cincinnati-Dayton Hwy, West Chester, OH 45069. More info & register @ 513.779.3600 or jereisch@fuse.net.
Grace Episcopal Church Healing Service [Wednesday 24 October @ 6:30 PM]: The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community is welcome to attend a Healing Service that uses African Drumming, Reiki, & traditional laying-on of hands. The service will feature a short meditation by Bishop Thomas Breidenthal of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern OH. Starting in November, Healing Services will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. At Grace Church, 5501 Hamilton Avenue, College Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info @ 513.541.2415, outreach@gracecollegehill.org, & http://gracecollegehill.org/.
Building International Cultural Bridges [Thursday 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 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. 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; Non-members: $40/workshop. 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.
A November to Remember [Opening Friday 26 October @ 6-9 PM]: Exhibit features Perin Mahler (paintings), Frank Satogata (paintings), Bruce Frank (photography), & Anne Straus (mixed media). Opening reception admission $8; students & seniors are $5; free for Carnegie members. Exhibition runs through November 30. At The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.491.2030, emeiman@thecarnegie.com, astraus@fuse.net, & www.thecarnegie.com.
Building Diversity in Classical Music [Saturday 27 October @ 5 PM]: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents a free education workshop for families with students in grades 7-12, featuring guest speaker, Aaron Dworkin, founder & president of The Sphinx Organization. A light dinner & the CSO concert are included. The concert features guest conductor Eri Klas & guest artist/CSO concertmaster Timothy Lees. Aaron Dworkin is nationally recognized for his work promoting participation in music performance by children in black & Latino communities. Free; reservations required by 25 October. Reserve up to 4 tickets free; parents are encouraged to attend. At Music Hall, Large Rehearsal Room (Backstage), 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (enter at Performer’s Entrance, street level on Central Parkway side of Music Hall). More info & reservations @ 513.744.3208, 513.744.3347, KJFinley@cincinnatisymphony.org, & www.sphinxmusic.org.
Call for Artists [Deadline Saturday 27 October]: Redtree Gallery is accepting applications for its Handcrafted Holiday Show to be held November 30 @ 6-9PM & December 1 @ 9AM-5PM. Accepting submissions for the sale of artist-made gift items & wearables; all categories considered except jewelry. Display tables provided by the gallery. Artists should be present both days of the show & are responsible for set-up & tear-down. More info & applications @ 513.321.8733, mbusch@redtreegallery.net, & www.redtreegallery.net.
The Enchanted Ball [Saturday 27 October @ 8 PM - 2 AM]: (Disclaimer: this is only a sampling of the event announcement. Read the entire invitation at the website; it is impressively seductive.) During the days of Halloween, as the evenings draw near, the veil between the worlds is lifted. This seeming barrier turns from a nearly impassable web to one you can cross over with ease… but only if your soul is haunted by a pinch of adventure. Be warned though… once you step through this threshold there is no turning back. For those who would rather not walk this ethereal labyrinth alone, immerse yourselves into the best of both worlds. Experience the Enchanted Ball, hauntingly housed within the walls of Historical Music Hall. Dress in your eerie best... you may be elected King or Queen of the Ball & be awarded the best Over-the-Rhine has to offer with an all expense paid night out on the town for two. Take the time to discover the local customs & taste their exclusive cuisine; converse with statues; dance with shadows; browse the market place for survival supplies or souvenirs; enjoy music & melodies not likely to be heard anywhere this side of the river Styx! Tickets are $30 per person, $50 per couple, $35 per person at the door. Presented by Aquarius Star. At Music Hall, 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.381.3436, lydia.stec@gmail.com, & www.enchantedball.com.
Basics of Cloth Diapering & Baby Wearing [Saturday 27 October @ 10-11 AM]: Park + Vine is proud to offer this class in conjunction with cincyMOMS.com. The class will focus on educating parents on the many types of user-friendly cloth diapers & baby wearing devices available, how to care for them, & why they're good for babies, their parents & the environment. The class is free & coincides with Park + Vine offering cloth diapering products & baby carriers that haven't previously been available in Cincinnati. Snacks & activities for kids. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP before Oct. 26 @ 513.721.7275, info@parkandvine.com, www.diaperpin.com, www.thebabywearer.com, www.cincyMOMS.com, & www.parkandvine.com.
1st Annual Austin J. Elfers Walk/Run to Remember [Register by Monday 29 October for t-shirts; Event is Sunday 11 November 2-4 PM]: Each year, 1000s of families are devastated by losing their baby to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In January 2007, the family of 2-month old Austin James lost him to SIDS. They have chosen to honor their baby’s life by joining forces with the Sudden Infant Death Network of Ohio to raise funds for educational & community outreach programs, risk reduction services, medical research, & counseling & ongoing support for bereaved families, & for the scholarship fund at St. Andrew/St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School where Austin would have attended. Participate as a walker/runner and/or sponsor in their 1-mile fun walk or run in loving memory of Austin to fund these SIDS programs. All proceeds go directly to SID Network of Ohio & SASEAS scholarship fund. $15 for individual, $35 for family, plus $10 for child t-shirt or $12 for adult t-shirt; added donations gratefully accepted. At Miami Meadows Park, 1546 State Route 131, Milford, OH 45150. More info from Dee @ 513-732-1343, 513.675.6789, cdelfers@fuse.net, & www1.freewebs.com/austin_j_elfers/.
Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
2007 Cincinnati Israeli Film Festival [thru Sunday 21 October]: This annual festival, presented by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, showcases some of the best films from Israel. This year's festival boasts 16 films: romantic comedies, family dramas, documentaries. Films explore Israeli culture & people, while tackling issues that of universal relevance. The Festival primary venue is the Kenwood Towne Centre Theatre; additional venues are Cedar Village, University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, & Miami University; screenings at these other venues are free with student I.D. The Festival closes with the documentary "Souvenirs," with Israeli director Shachar Cohen taking Q&A at a chocolate dessert reception after the film. Closing night will kick off community-wide Israel@60 celebrations. A special screening of "I Am You Are" will be shown Sunday 4 November @ 5:30 PM @ National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, followed by discussion. This film documents Israeli & Palestinian teens building mutual understanding & respect through film. Tickets are $8/person; $6/seniors 65+. Films include English subtitles & mature subject matter. At Kenwood Towne Centre Theatre, 7875 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info, schedule, film descriptions, & tix @ 513.985.1500, dbrundage@jfedcin.org, & www.jewishcincinnati.org/filmfestival.
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 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)
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.
Red Tree Art [thru 5 November]: A solo show featuring Cincinnati artist Anthony Baysore; an exhibit of a series of his paintings that use hand-cut, multi-layer stencils about bicycle life in the city. Live music & light refreshments. At Red Tree Gallery, 4409 Brazee Street, Oakley, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ 513.321.8733, mbusch@redtreegallery.net, & www.redtreegallery.net.
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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The Lloyd House Salon (usually about 12 people) Meets on WEDNESDAYS at 5:45,
EVERY Wednesday, 52 WEEKS/YEAR come hell or high water, as my mother used to say.
We of the Lloyd House Salon gather in a spirit of
respect, sympathy and compassion for one another
in order to exchange ideas for our mutual pleasure and enlightenment.
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