Hey Obama supporters! We are having phone banking right here at the house every Wednesday 7 – 8 pm. The campaign provides the cell phones, call lists, instructions. It’s fun. This is significant, important work and we need your help. Surrounded by friends it’s painless. Come for pot luck at 5:45, participate in the salon conversation, and then peel off with me for phone banking... Or stay at the table and talk. For more info. On my phone bank experiences, see below in the maroon section, Events and Opportunities.
Salon Weekly
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- Tri-State Treasures: compiled by Jim Kesner
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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 10/16/08
Jennifer Roig-Francoli, Kate Lester, Derek Lester, Bill Limbacher, Carolyn Aufdehaar, Elaine Bradford, Mr. G., Brooke Audreyal, Dana herman, Claire Rechnitzer, Dan Kagan-Kans
Preamble read by Ellen
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE ... Claire:
Very hard to describe what it is. ... A method anybody can learn to take control of physical and mental wellbeing.
To take conscious control of their wellbeing in a constructive manner.
The founder: F.M. Alexander, an Australian actor with problems losing his voice. Doctors failed... 1890. He worked on the problem himself. Analysis suggested there was something he was doing that was making him be hoarse. Studied himself in the mirror. Discovered habits of tension every time he would start to speak... Pulling head back, gasping for air, depressing his larnyx. Unconscious habits. Intended then to stop those habits, but discovered how difficult that actually is. Discovered a dynamic relationship between the head-neck posture that effects every part of the body, “primary control”. ... Learning the A.T. Is a little like learning to ride a bike. The teacher guides you, holding up the “bike” while you are ... Getting the hang of it.
... His voice came back, and his health overall improved. Breathing was much better. People flocked to him to get help. Eventually he abandoned acting in favor of being a full time teacher. In the 1930’s he began training new teachers. Had moved to England in the teens. London.
Best to experience a lesson to yourself.
Very useful for people who suffer pain, e.g. Back pain. You learn to do for yourself to help with pain or stress patterns. Also good for actors, musicians, athletes, people seeking personal development generally.
Jennifer:
Is not a therapy. We do not diagnoses or treat. It is an educational system, uncovering your habitual lpatterns.
The primary Control is what we all have. It describes what organizes you in doing any behavior at all.
Claire: IN absence of injury of injury or disease it just “works”,,, as in babies and toddlers. They go about their day with less effort, less fatigue than we do. The reason is their movement is governed by the Primary Control. Then
At age 4 or so it starts falling apart as they immitate bad habits...
Jennifer: and school... By adulthood, lots of tension patterns.
3 year program, 1600 hours
~ End of Table Notes~
- Hugs to everyone,
Ellen
Section Two: Events & Opportunities
Hey Obama supporters! We are having phone banking right here at the house every Wednesday 7 – 8 pm. The campaign provides the cell phones, call lists, instructions. It’s fun. This is significant, important work and we need your help. Surrounded by friends it’s painless. Come for pot luck at 5:45, participate in the salon conversation, and then peel off with me for phone banking... Or stay at the table and talk.
So last night we had three stalwart phone bankers... Kate Lester, Mark Rasmussen, and myself. We worked for an hour, made many calls. No cranks that gave us a hard time. Some pleasant conversations. Come join us.
International Alexander Technique Awareness Week
The Who Technique? The Alexander Technique is a method by which a person learns to apply the basic principles of the body's natural coordination to improve the quality of his or her own movement. These principles which function unconsciously in infants and animals can be learned and applied consciously to improve the functioning and integration of the whole individual. The new coordination may provide relief of stress and pain, make repetitious or boring tasks easy, and provide a new opening for excellence in performers and others who need to use their bodies for maximum efficiency and endurance. Those who study the technique often experience a sense of lightness, ease and empowerment to handle day-to-day circumstances. People take lessons for a variety of reasons (Pain Relief e.g. back pain, Performance Enhancement~athletes, musicians, actors, & Personal Growth) and everyone finds them to be an enjoyable and calming experience.
The American Society for the Alexander Technique (www.alexandertech.com <http://www.alexandertech.com/> ) is pleased to announce that in 2008, Alexander Societies in 14 countries are participating and gearing up for the fifth annual
International Alexander Awareness Week, October 4th- 12th, 2008.
The Lloyd House Salon will participate with its own Alexander Technique event on October 15th with an introductory talk, Q and A, and free demo lessons with qualified teachers. Wear non-constricting clothing and clean socks if you'd like a turn!
You can read additional information about the technique at www.greatalexander.net <http://www.greatalexander.net/>
We think you will love this Technique as much as we do!
Recently, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield recommended the Alexander Technique in its newsletter, citing a major British Study. Alexander Technique is best for back pain!
(Presenting will be Claire Rechnitzer and Jennifer Roig-Francoli, and me Ellen)
Claire
Meditation in Art:: An art exhibit by Nikki Orlemann and Nina Tolley. Nina who facilitates Hatha Yoga at Lloyd House, weekly, will show her landscapes and still life in pastels. She took up art after retirement as a clinical social worker in oncology social work and has had several shows in the Cincinnati area. The art exhibit will be at the Woman's Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge, in Mariemont. Opening reception is November 2nd from 3-6pm. The public is invited. Nina describes her work as meditation-- she likes to work in silence and mindfully puts each stroke on paper. For other hours or more info please write Nina at ninatolley@yahoo.com
Think about it: “President Obama gives inaugural address”; “President Obama gives State of the Nation”; “President Obama meets with world leaders”. President Obama giving Kennedy style press conferences. This is going to be so cool. Picture it. Imagine it. Enjoy imagining it. Manifest it!
Thanks to Julie Murray and Erik Bendix/Meredith Balgley for forwarding this idea. Our thoughts are powerful.
What is Issue 5, and what does it have to do with economic justice?
- Every year over 300,000 Ohioans are trapped in a debt cycle with Payday lenders, opening new loans to repay the last loan due to the high interest rates and fees.
- Payday Lenders currently charge up to 391% annual interest on hardworking Ohioans
- The State Legislature passed a law to cap that interest rate at 28%, but Payday Lenders are working to put Issue 5 on the ballot to repeal this.
- A YES vote on Issue 5 in November will protect the 28% interest rate cap on Payday Loans.
Working for a progressive Ohio,
Cincinnati America Votes Team – Lauren, Luke and Randy
P.S. Check out our new blog <http://www.americavotes.org/page/content/cincinnati/> to see what we’re up to and see pictures of democracy in action!
Paid for By America Votes for Working Families
To sign up for the Obama voter protection program, go to http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/vpcvol2
Everyone needs a psychologist sometime in their life.
Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. is a good one. In practice over 30 years. 513 221 1289
Areas of particular interest: 12 Step Program support; Family and Relationship issues; Young Adult Issues; Chronic Illness and Senior Adult Issues; Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered Issues, Holistic Wellness (body/mind/spirit approach), Clinical Hypnosis, EMDR.
- Get a fresh perspective. Sort out tangles in interpersonal relationships. Clear away the messes of the past. Become empowered to launch your new life. Heal trauma, change, loss. Escape from the bondage of addictive behavior(alcohol, drugs, food, tobacco, gambling, etc.)
- Central location (Clifton Ave. at Lafayette)
- Beautiful setting (The historic Lloyd House)
- Many health insurance plans will pay a percentage. (Standard fee $125/hour. Some pro bono work available.)
- Compassion and good humor.
- Rapid results.
Join Freedom singers
Rehearsals 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30, at Freedom Center (free parking bottom of Walnut St.)
Cathy Roma and Todd O’Neal directing.
Wonderful Spirituals music.
This is the mega chorus that sings every MLK day at Music Hall. Wonderful intercommunity brotherhood service.
YOGA at Lloyd House. Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:30 am. Open, free practice group led by Nina Tolley.
Articles
- Lloyd House election picks
- Paul Davis: use no racism in presidential race decision making!
So I got my ballot in the mail. Here’s what is on it and what I am picking.
For President:
Barack Obama + joe Biden
Then there are a lot of other people I never heard of, Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution Party; Bob Barr of the Libertarian Party, Richard Duncan, John McCain of course, Cynthia McKinney of the Green Party, Brian Moore of the Socialist Party, and Ralph Nader.
Attorney General of Ohio:
Rob’t Owens, Richard Cordray (Democrat), Mike Crites (Republican). Anybody got info on this?
First Congressional District for the US House: Steve Driehaus, Democrat. (not Steve Chabot, incumbent Republican).
Representative to Ohio House: Dale Mallory, Democrat; Theo Barnes, Republican. Now here’s a riddle. Mallory ran for something about two years ago and a lot of bad stuff came out about him. Looks like a black sheep Mallory. Made me not want to vote for him then, and the aftertaste is still lingering. Who has infor on this?
County Commissioner:
Tod Portune, incumbent democrat (not Ed Rothenberg)
Also for
County Commissioner:
Chris Dole, independent (actually is a Democrat), vs. Greg Hartmann, Republican (I do like Chris Dole who came to the salon. Sincere, experienced in government, has been attending County Commission meetings faithfully for a while... Couple years maybe... I do not like what I hear about Greg Hartman: that he just came to Ohio from Texas a few years ago, knows nothing about the Co. Commission, his father has ties to Bush. A carpetbagger. Has been serving as clerk of courts. Not job training for the Co. Commission. )
Prosecutor: Deters running unopposed. (arrgh!)
Clerk of Cour of Common Pleas: Martha Good, Democrat, vs. Patricia Clancy, Republican.
Sheriff:
Simon Leis, running unopposed (double Arrgh!)
County Recorder: Wayne Coates Democrat, Rebecca Groppe Republican.
County Treasurer
Incumbent Robt. Goering, Republican; Steve Brinker, Democrat. I have the impression that Goering has done a good job. Anyone?
County Engineer: Wm. Brayshaw, republican, unopposed incumbent.
Coroner: O’dell Owens, Democrat, incumbent, has done great job.
Ohio Supreme Court:
Russo (Democrat) vs. O’Connor
Stratton, vs. Sikora (Democrat)
Three judges running unopposed
Judge common pleas
Pat DeWine vs. democrat Norma Davis
Fred Nelson vs. Jerry Metz, Democrat
More unopposed judges. ...
Judge of Common Pleas
Russel Mock vs. Democrat Jody Luebbers
ISSUES
1. const. Amendment re. deadlines for statewide ballot issues. I read about this on the League of Women Voters Cincinnati site. It would appear to me that folks wanting to get an issue on the ballot (as for instance the Health Care Reform group SPAN-Ohio) would be hurt by having an earlier amendment, so I am guessing that NO is the better vote here.
2.
Continuation of “Clean Ohio” program for Environmental Revitalization and Conservation.
Yes. Environment Ohio says:
YES on Issue 2 to reinstate the Clean Ohio Fund. Without your help, the Clean Ohio Fund, our state's most important water and land preservation program will expire.
- Since Ohioans voted to create the program in 2000, waterways from Lake Erie to the Big Darby are cleaner, more than 26,000 acres of wildlife habitat have been preserved, and over 170 abandoned industrial sites have been cleaned up. So far, the Clean Ohio Fund made more than 700 clean water, urban revitalization and land preservation projects possible.
3.
Constitutional Amendment to protect private property rights in groundwater, lakes and other watercourses.
On the League of Women Voters site it said that the rights indicated are already protected under the legislation that has passed, and that it is inappropriate to use the Constitutional Amendment route to address such issues in any case. So I am voting NO.
4. Withdrawn.
5.
Referendum re. Payday Lending PRACTICES.
I am voting YES. This is to reaffirm legislation already passed in the House pertaining to high interest loan sharks. Opponents have sent around high gloss publicity saying a Yes vote would compromise your privacy and give the government access to your information... That publicity is paid for by the loan shark people.
6.
Casino issue:
I am voting NO. Strickland is against it. I hear that it is not well crafted law, that is could amount to out of state operators making money and Ohio getting zip; there are no guarantees or oversight; there is no local control.
On this basis I am against it. I am also against legal gambling. Have you been to the boats? I have been to casinos in New Mexico and they are depressing and ugly. Would we want to have a brothel to fund the state of Ohio? We could make even more money that way.
7. Charter Amendment, City of Cincinnati:
YES FOR PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION.
You have to be a rocket scientist or have a PhD in statistics to understand the math of this voting system. I don’t. You put your votes in order of preference, 1 for your first choice, 2 for your second favorite, etc. Rather than just making 9 equal votes for your candidates of choice. All the first choice ballots are counted, and candidates who don’t still make enough to be on council have those first choice votes discarded and those ballots are counted on their second choice votes. Etc. What I do know is that when Cincinnati had PR (from something like 1930 until 1955) it was one of the top best-governed cities in America. I know that it was defeated by racist propaganda when it looked like Ted Berry, an African American council member, would be elected as mayor. Oh NO! What I do know is that it empowers minorities and is a much fairer way to have representation of all the points of view, rather than letting corporate campaign contributions sway the electorate who do not know well any of the candidates. This is like having precinct representation, only your “precinct” isn’t geographical, but is your community of values. Like “Environmentalists”. Just think, we could have a council member who is there representing us! What I do also know is that very smart, right thinking leaders favor this PR system. Bobbie Stern favors it. The Weekly has printed a number of papers in favor of it and explaining it. See previous Weekly editions at http://lloydhouse.blogspot.com
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Paul Davis (convener of East Side Sanga Buddhist group, a marvelous guy) urges No Racism in this presidential race:
In my life I’ve only seen one man killed, Fred Otis Baugh Jr. He was 19, a Marine infantryman, and African American. Fred was killed on July 23, 1966near DaNang, Vietnam. I was also 19 and a Marine, but I’m white and I made it back home. I grew up in a small, conservative, and almost all white town in rural northeast Ohio. The racism I learned was subtle and fed more by ignorance than fear or hate. Fred’s death opened my eyes to a much different reality. At the moment of his death the fog of ignorance lifted and all I felt was compassion and sorrow. I’m writing this to those Americans who like me grew up with racism. As we consider who we will vote for in the presidential election I recognize and accept many will not vote for Senator Obama because of policy differences. What I cannot accept is holding to a belief that keeps a person from voting for him because his father was black. Fred and thousands of African Americans have died defending the
constitution and the best of our American values. How can we honor these sacrifices while holding to a belief that excludes the possibility of voting for an African American? Confronting contradictions in our thinking often creates anxiety. Not facing the contradiction leads to a moral ambivalence that wounds the soul.
Paul Davis
USMC 1964-1968
Books,Movies, Reviews It’s up to you folks to send me blurbs. I know you are reading. What? Is it good? Ellen
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Vote Early: You are encouraged to vote early & to encourage your friends & family to do so, too. This will maximize the probability you & others will vote & it will reduce crowds at the polls on election day. For those of us in Hamilton county, you can vote early at Hamilton County Board of Elections (824 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202) thru Friday 10 October @ 8:30 AM - 4 PM. You can vote from Monday 13 October - Friday 31 October @ 8 AM - 8 PM (Mon-Fri) & 8 AM - noon (Sat). You can vote on Monday 3 November @ 8 AM - 4 PM.
T-shirts, Pins Etc. When Voting: Since 1981, the Ohio Revised Code states that voters MAY NOT wear t-shirts, pins, hats, etc. that depict or promote a candidate or issue. I (JSK) called the office of the Ohio Secretary of State (Jennifer Brunner, Democrat) to confirm this fact. However, they explained that NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY for this behavior. Those donning such materials will be encouraged to remove the hat or button, or to conceal the shirt's message by turning it inside out or zipping up their jacket, for example. Individuals refusing to abide by the Code will still be allowed to vote, but will be eligible to be prosecuted for violating the Code. More info from the office of Secretary of State @ 614.466.2585 or @ www.snopes.com/politics/ballot/electioneering.asp <http://www.snopes.com/politics/ballot/electioneering.asp> .
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Go Red Wine Tasting [Thursday 16 October @ 7 PM]: Help support Go Red, the American Heart Association's program to increase awareness of heart disease in women (www.goredforwomen.org <http://www.goredforwomen.org/> ) by attending this delicious & fun event. Bela Luna will serve 5 wines in Red Bags & offer prizes for those who can answer questions correctly about each wine. Four courses of food & a dessert course will also be served. $15 in advance. At Bela Luna, 4632 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226. More info & RSVP @ 513.871.5862, Info@BellaLunaCincy.com & www.bellalunacincy.com <http://www.bellalunacincy.com> .
Cloth Diapering Cuteness [Saturday 18 October @ 10 AM]: See how easy, cute & comfy cloth diapering can be. Get the basics from a panel of seasoned cloth diapering moms, including Park + Vine in-house diapering authority Elizabeth Whitton. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati & take advantage of their package discounts. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP before Oct 11 @ 513.721.7275 & info@parkandvine.com.
Reiki II [Saturday 18 October @ 9 AM - 5 PM]: This 2nd degree class in the Usui tradition allows the Reiki I practitioner to increase the ability to transfer energy by utilizing the power, emotional & distance symbols. Practice sessions will include sending Reiki to each other at a distance & hands-on healing. Fee is $125 & includes instructional materials, lunch & snacks. Sponsored by New Moon Wellness. In Erlanger/Edgewood KY area. More info & location @ 859.727.1062 & herbnurse@fuse.net <mailto:herbnurse@fuse.net> .
The Value of Values: Working in Monochrome [Saturday-Sunday 18-19 October @ 10 AM - 4 PM]: This workshop will help intermediate artists improve their work by concentrating on discerning values within composition. David Mueller, CAC Signature Member, will demonstrate concepts each morning, then offer “at easel” feedback in the afternoons. Everyone can benefit revisiting fundamentals. Day 1 will focus on working from photo reference, so bring your favorites & vine charcoal, Hifi Grays (pastels) by Alphacolor, & coarse surface sketch or drawing pad 11x14 or larger. Day 2 will focus on painting from life (interior scene, landscape or model.) Bring your easel & your normal painting supplies; plan to work in sepia or gray tones. $125 members; $150 non-members; reservation & $25 deposit required. Cincinnati Art Club, 1021 Parkside Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.368.1995 & workshops@cincinnatiartclub.com & www.davidmuellerfineart.com <http://www.davidmuellerfineart.com> . <http://www.davidmuellerfineart.com>
California Guitar Trio in Concert [Sunday 19 October @ 7:30 PM]: The Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society presents this Grammy-nominated trio. With a whirlwind of instrumental styles fusing classical, rock, blues, jazz, world music, progressive, & surf music, the Trio offers stunning virtuosity & sly sense of humor. They have earned enthusiastic following & wide notoriety. They have performed during 4 Olympics, CBS, NBC, CNN, & ESPN & on the Grammy Awards. Their music has been sent into outer space as wake up music for the crew aboard NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavor. The show will be opened by jazz guitarist Fareed Haque & Cincinnati's April Aloisio. Tickets are $25 (advance) or $30 (day of show). At McAuley Performing Arts Center, 6000 Oakwood Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info @ 513.484.0157, petee@crownplastics.com <mailto:petee@crownplastics.com> & www.gcparts.org <http://www.gcparts.org> .
O'Bryonville Animal Rescue Open House [Sunday 19 October @ 1-4 PM]: Bring your family & friends to enjoy a afternoon at the OAR Black Cat Party & Fall Open House for good food, good friends & great cats. This year, 3 local veterinarians will be honored @ 2 PM for serving on their Spay/Neuter Clinic Veterinarian Advisory Board. There will be baskets to raffle & fun cat stuff to buy. The cats are all settled into their new home, ready for lots of love. At OAR, 5619 Orlando Place, Madisonville, OH 45227. More info @ lizjohnson0@gmail.com.
The Practice of Poetry [Tuesday 21 October @ 7-9 PM]: This bi-weekly writing workshop for women is led by Grailville co-director & poet Pauletta Hansel. It will provide opportunities to use creative writing as a tool to listen deeply to your heart’s wisdom. Attention will be given to the process of revising poetry, attentive listening & feedback to others. It will help you find new meaning in experiences & make room for inspiration & discernment in your spiritual & creative lives. Advance registration required: $85 for the series. At Grailville Retreat & Program Center, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340, grailville@fuse.net <mailto:grailville@fuse.net> & www.grailville.org <http://www.grailville.org> .
CWC Shorts Fest [Tuesday-Wednesday 21-22 October @ 7 PM]: Rescheduled from the water-main break, 2 completely different programs of short films. Films herald from Sweden, Spain, Canada, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, the UK & the USA, including an outstanding local film. If you have enjoyed Oscar Shorts & Lunafest, you'll like these animated & live-action shorts, including comedy, drama, romance, suspense & a short documentary selected from 40 terrific candidates. Tickets are $7 & $9; combo tix for both nights are $12 & $15. At the Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 859.781.8151, worldcinema@fuse.net & www.cincyworldcinema.org <http://www.cincyworldcinema.org/> .
Speak Up For Cycling [Wednesday 22 October @ 6 PM]: Everyone concerned about bicycling in the region should consider attending an important hearing at Cincinnati City Hall as part of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Hearing. The I-75 Corridor project that is currently underway affects bicyclists throughout the region. If you ride anywhere in Cincinnati, this hearing will give you the chance to let City Council know what they can do to make your ride better. If you want to bike to work, to school or for recreation, but concerns about safety are holding you back, let them know. At Council Chambers, Room 300, Cincinnati City Hall, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Monitor http://queencitybike.blogspot.com/2008/10/speak-up-for-cycling-oct-22nd-at-6-pm.html <http://queencitybike.blogspot.com/2008/10/speak-up-for-cycling-oct-22nd-at-6-pm.html> for updates, tips & rides from all over town to City Hall that night.
The Natural Mandala [thru Wednesday 22 October]: A 6-foot square "sacred circle" rendered completely in organic material, the Natural Mandala has great depth & employs architectural themes & concepts from nature. A mandala is an ancient art form widely used today in meditation practice. At Angelic Whisperers Holistic Center, 11465 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246. More info @ 513.782.0101, rexoxley@msn.com & www.naturalmandala.com <http://www.naturalmandala.com> .
Avant Garden [Thursday 23 October @ 7-10 PM]: This benefit for the Civic Garden Center's new Green Learning Station features the Iron Florist competition led by a professional florist & made up of local celebrities using materials unknown to them to create arrangements to be auction that evening. Tickets are $60 & include food & libations, silent auction & ring toss. At Paul Brown Stadium, East Room, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.221.0981 & www.civicgardencenter.org <http://www.civicgardencenter.org> .
Increase Your Awareness of Energy [Thursday 23 October @ 6:30 PM - 9 PM]: How to tune in to the flow of energy in & around you. Many exercises to increase your awareness level & overall energy level. You will do the Running the Colors exercise to facilitate clearing & strengthening chakras (main energy centers) & promote grounding & healing. Powerful for those involved in any healing practice or those who want to increase their awareness. $35, or review for $15 if you've taken this class with JoAnn before. Registration required. Facilitated by JoAnn Utley. At Synergy Holistic Health, 7413 Hwy 42, # 3, Florence, KY 41042. More info & register @ 502.777.3865 & jutley5122@bellsouth.net <mailto:jutley5122@bellsouth.net> & www.joannutley.byregion.net <http://www.joannutley.byregion.net./> . <http://www.joannutley.byregion.net./>
Whaledreamers ~ film [Saturday 25 October @ 7:30 PM]: Cincinnati film premiere, winner of 8 international film festival awards, this Julian Lennon production is visually stunning while offering a glimpse into a little known culture of the Australian Mirning tribe whose centuries-old story of creation revolves around whales. The film travels the globe to explore the connection between the elegance of these "mothers of the sea" & ancient civilizations whose culture & existence is based on whales. Underwater footage is intertwined with ancient legend to examine the past & the possible future of civilization. Told with optimism & spiritual strength, the film is a clarion call to encourage humanity's reconnection to the natural world; an appeal to embrace all living beings to create the unity & peace inherent to the Earth. The film unites Mirning song man Bunna Lawrie, filmmaker Kim Kindersley, musician & activist Julian Lennon, & Australian actor & story teller Jack Thompson. Tickets are $12. Presented by Conscious Choice Cinema. At the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.491.7885, silvorwing@aol.com & www.ConsciousChoiceCinema.com <http://www.consciouschoicecinema.com/> .
Reiki 3a, Personal Mastery [Saturday 25 October @ 9 AM - 4 PM]: Lecture, manifestation meditation, attunement & practice with Marion Corbin Mayer, MA/RMT. 8.5 Continuing Nursing Education credits. $225; $50 deposit & RSVP required. At Creative Catalysts, Gallery #231, Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Place, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.368.1994 & www.creativecatalysts.net <http://www.creativecatalysts.net./> . <http://www.creativecatalysts.net./>
Eco Cooking Classes [Saturday 25 October @ 10 AM - Noon]: Get tips on how to eat foods that are healthy & locally-produced from Angela Lucarelli of Urban Organic. The 2nd of 4 classes: 30-Minute Vegetarian Meals. Registration is $35 & includes vegan food samples, recipes & educational materials. Limited to 15 students, who receive 15% off Park + Vine items used in the class. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 859.512.6093 & urbanorganiccincinnati@gmail.com <mailto:urbanorganiccincinnati@gmail.com.> . <mailto:urbanorganiccincinnati@gmail.com.>
Election Day ~ film [Sunday 26 October @ 2 PM]: This triumph of documentary storytelling combines 11 stories, shot simultaneously on 2 November 2004 from dawn until long past midnight. Factory workers, ex-felons, harried moms, Native American activists, & diligent poll watchers, from South Dakota to Florida take the process of democracy into their own hands. The result is an entertaining, inspiring & sometimes unsettling tapestry of citizens determined on one fateful day to make their votes count. Cincinnati documentary filmmaker Melissa Godoy was the field producer for the local segment & will lead the post-film discussion. Tickets are $5. At the Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 859.781.8151, worldcinema@fuse.net <mailto:worldcinema@fuse.net> & www.cincyworldcinema.org <http://www.cincyworldcinema.org/> .
Recycling & Beyond [Tuesday 28 October @ 9:30 AM - 1 PM]: This program will cover practical advice on how to recycle, save energy & money, & live in a more sustainable way. Cincinnati is Going Green & you can join in the effort. Learn what you can do. The program topics include P&G Sustainability Program & Sustainable Innovation Products, Green Cincinnati Projects, Recycling - It’s Our Future, & Practical Tips & Tools for Managing Your Energy Consumption. Speakers represent City of Cincinnati, P&G, Rumpke, Duke Energy. Organized by the P&G International Transferees, Inc., PGITI, Think Green - Act Clean group. $5 per person; pay by mailing check made to "PGITI" (8002 Meadowcreek Dr, Cincy, OH 45244); register now, limited to 100 participants. At Grailville Retreat Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info 513.871.6983, 513.706.8750, vanessa@keithandvanessa.com & http://thinkgreenactclean.blogspot.com/.
Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
Oktoberfest @ Krohn Conservatory [thru Sunday 2 November]: Cincinnati Parks is celebrating 15 years of collaboration with Munich Parks, Germany. In honor of this relationship, Cincinnati Parks has invited Munich Parks to design the Fall Floral Show: Oktoberfest, featuring a traditional German beer garden, 6' tall symbolic replicas of German beer gardens & flowers of Munich city squares. Biergarten will be open to the public on weekends throughout the show (Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 1-5pm). Volunteers welcome. Free, donations appreciated. Presented by Christian Moerlein. Krohn Conservatory 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.352.4080, christyl.johnson@cincinnati-oh.gov, www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityparks/pages/-3036-/ <http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityparks/pages/-3036-/> .
The Seafarer [thru Sunday 2 November]: A chilling new play about the sea, Ireland, & the power of myth, nominated for 4 Tony Awards, including Best Play. Sharky returns to Dublin to care for his irascible, aging brother who's recently gone blind. As Christmas Eve becomes Christmas Day, the arrival of an oddly familiar stranger reminds Sharky of the bargain he made when they last met in prison. Sharky finds himself playing a game with the stakes set at his soul. A comically chilling ghost story. This ETC regional premiere by Conor McPherson features an all-star ensemble cast. 7:30 PM (Wed-Thu), 8 PM (Fri-Sat) & 2 PM (Sun). At Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.421.3555 & www.cincyetc.com <http://www.cincyetc.com/> .
Reefer Madness: The Musical [thru Friday 14 November]: Based on the 1936 propaganda film of the same name, Reefer Madness: The Musical is a hysterical political satire about the exaggerated effects of marijuana on American youth. The regional premiere. Tickets are $12. At Know Theatre Of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.300.5669, mvenzin@knowtheatre.com & www.knowtheatre.com <http://www.knowtheatre.com/> .
Miami University Italian Cinema Series [Tuesdays 2 September - 9 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 newly refurbished 102 Benton Hall with very comfortable seats, HighStreet @ Tallawanda Road, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. More info @ matteos@muohio.edu; map @ www.miami.muohio.edu/about_miami/campusmap/ <http://www.miami.muohio.edu/about_miami/campusmap/> :
Oct. 21: Mimí metallurgico ferito nell’onore (The Seduction of Mimi, Lina Wertmuller, 1971)
Oct. 28: La famiglia (The Family, Ettore Scola, 1987)
Nov. 4: Mediterraneo (Gabriele Salvatores, 1991)
Nov. 11: Lamerica (Gianni Amelio, 1994)
Nov. 18: Il postino (The Postman, Massimo Troisi/Michael Radford, 1995)
Dec. 2: La vita è bella (Life Is Beautiful, Roberto Benigni, 1997)
Dec. 9: Le fate ignoranti (His Secret Life, Ferzan Ozpetek, 2001)
Going Greene: The Delta Queen & Greene Line Steamer Exhibit [thru January 4, 2009]: The collection of the Inland Rivers Library will be featured in this exhibit. Photographs & memorabilia from the Delta Queen & other steamboats from the Greene Line will be on display. At Cincinnati Room, 3rd Floor Bridge, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.369.6959, Emily.Mueller@CincinnatiLibrary.org <mailto:Emily.Mueller@CincinnatiLibrary.org> & www.cincinnatilibrary.org <http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org.> . <http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org.>
St Mary's Cathedral Basilica Concert Series [Sundays from 28 September thru 15 March @ 3 PM]: Enjoy beautiful music in an amazing space. St Mary's Cathedral Basilica presents the 33rd Series of concert music. Most concerts are free. At St Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Madison Avenue @ 12th Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.431.2060, cathedralconcertseries@fuse.net & www.covcathedral.com/frame1.htm <http://www.covcathedral.com/frame1.htm> .
Tai Chi Classes with Ralph Dehner: Cincinnati's premier Tai Chi Health Master/Trainer provides a variety of ongoing classes in Clifton & Fairfield. Standardized Yang 24 Forms; the most popular Tai Chi forms in the world; great for students of all levels. Sun Short Style 31 Forms Tai Chi; gentle “moving meditation,” aka “Tai Chi for Arthritis,” easy to learn, reduces arthritis pain & reduces falls, reduces stress & quickly generates chi (energy). Yang 32 Sword Forms; this sword counterpart to 24 Forms adds a new dimension to Tai Chi practice. More info, locations, times & special rates @ 513.519.0559 & ralph.dehner@juno.com.
Pure Movement Classes of Growth In Motion [Mondays @ 6:30 PM & Wednesdays @ 9:30 AM]: Refresh, renew & reenergize your body & mind. Master teacher Fanchon Shur guides students to a sense of freedom, strength, flexibility & expression. Classes offer personal attention to individual alignment for authentic creativity. At Growth In Motion Studios, 4019 Red Bud Ave, Cincy 45229. More Info & rates @ 513.221.3222, fanchon@growthinmotion.org <mailto:fanchon@growthinmotion.org> & www.growthinmotion.org <http://www.growthinmotion.org> .
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- Brief Title of the Treasure [date @ time]: Brief description of the treasure; what is it; why is it wonderful & unique. Cost. Sponsor. Location including address & zip code. More info @ telephone, email, & website.
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- Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May @ 8 PM]: The first & best fabulous film festival in the city of Cincinnati will present live-action, documentary, & short films. Blah, blah, blah. Presented by Flicks R Us. Tickets are $8. At The Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info @ 513.111.2222, info@filmfestival.com <mailto:info@filmfestival.com> , & www.filmfestival.com <http://www.filmfestival.com> .
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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Also, we have an Interactive Yahoo Salon group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LloydHouseSalon
For Pot Luck procedures including food suggestions, mission and history visit
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