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FIVE SECTIONS, including:
- Table Notes of the discussion at this Wednesday night’s Salon, as recorded by Ellen
- Events and Opportunities
- SPECIAL SECTION: Health Care Reform
- Articles of Interest
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The Wednesday Night Salon has been meeting each week of the year (no break for holidays, weather) since July 2001 in pursuit of good talk. Bring a dish at 5:45 pm and join us. We are usually about 12 people of varied erudition and age. We like to talk politics, environmentalism, social issues, literature, the arts, ad any blamed thing we want. Sometimes we have a special presenter. We emphasize good fellowship and civility always. Way fun! Everyone welcome. 3901 Clifton Avenue 45220.
SECTION ONE: Table Notes
These rough notes have not been approved or edited by the speakers and contain inevitable misunderstandings and misquotes. Also, opinions expressed are NOT necessarily Ellen’s.
At the Table this Wednesday:
Attendees:
Dennis kinsley, Marvin Krause, Gerry Krause, Linda Little, Cassandra Barham, contact96@fuse.net, Judy Cirillo, Marilyn Gale, Lauren Hanisian, Ellen Bierhorst, Bernadine Zennie, Carolyn Clark, Katie Heinz, katyheins07@yahoo.com, Roy Jones, Mira Rodwan, Vlasta Molak
Katy, Cassandra, Judy, Marilyn, Lauren, Roy, Marvin, Dennis, Carolyn, Gerry, Linda, Bernadine
Preamble; Bertrand Braley poem read by Carolyn Clark.
Announcements at table:
Roy: I have a new piece displayed at the Freedom Center. 2’x4’, commemoration of Obama’s Innauguration... Painting.
Bernadine: grand opening of Acquarius Star on Ludlow Saturday. Music, coffee, books...
Cassandra: Children’s Sabbath at the Contact Center, Fri 16 at 5:30 on Vine between 12 and 13 St.
Judy evening of Afghan poetry Sitwells Oct 30, 7:30 – 9. Readings from modern Afghan poets. Call Judy to go as a group: 961 1297.
Mira I have the film about Rachel Carson. 58 minutes long.
Carolyn we have a serious bedbug problem here in Cinti; a new species of bedbug, resistant. The Dept of Health has never seen the like... Grigsby said it had to do with the pesticides.
CONTACT CENTER
A 41 yr old organization, started as an OTR community gathering place. Housing issues, gentrification. In mid 90’s they took on Welfare Reform. I am a former Welfare mom, raised 7 children. I got involved with Welfare Reform as I was trying to get a job ... Took me 3.5 hrs to get my GED; I finally learned I am dyslexic, so got extra time. In 1997 I got my GED. Also found the Contact Center. Found my voice. There were so many myths about Welfare Mothers. Katie was director there at the time.
Mission of Contact Center: community based, uphold rights of low and mod. Income people, better their lives...
I help women who are about to be ‘sanctioned’, lose some of their welfare benefits.
I go to hearings; help people get fair hearings. I interpret the system to the people; help them get what they need.
Now there is only 5 years/lifetime welfare benefits max.
Job and Fam Services have lost 400 caseworkers; budget cuts. It is crazy down there. More working people are receiving food stamps than ever before.
Right now we are working on kinship care (grandparents taking over as child care) ... They only get $245/per month per child plus medical benefits. Much less than what Foster parent would get....
“Safe and Stable Families” campaign...
Renovating old Rothenberg School, Main and Clifton. It was slated to be raised, but we are working to preserve and rennovate this historic building.
We also do voters projects. Registering, educating.
Health Care: Today we went to Sen. Brown’s office. Thank him for supporting health care.
It is a non profit org. Grants.
Katy: Lynn Williams is the organizer with Ohio Empowerment Corp who couldn’t come tonight, she asked me to come in her place.
You asked about Acorn. There is no affiliation with Contact Center, . Contact Center is with very, very low income people. Homeless...welfare moms...elderly working poor...
Ohio Empowerment Commission, a coalition of similar organizations.
Grandparents who care for their grandchildren are seen as rip offs, but foster pareents are seen as heros. We are working on this problem.
Also the Center for Community Change, a Washington DC group; I work there now. It works for community groups like Contact Center across the country.
Health Care: we hear now that the reform bill might not be passed until lDecember.
Marvin: interesting point. Two different things: health care; health insurance. The ultimate objective is health care. I wanted to ask Katy: what kind of health care do your clients have? Katy: contact center members are all on Medicaid or Medicare.
Marvin: ... If we require everyone to have health insurance, what will happen to the poor?
Katy: the potential bills ... They raise Medicaid up. In Ohio now you, parent, must be 90% of the poverty limit to receive Medicaid for children and parents. Working to get that raised to 150% of poverty level. Now, with budget problems, reduced to 90%.
There is a CHIP program, children to be covered if family 200% of poverty, but not parents.
... Under the proposed bills, more of the poorer people will be covered with public plans for health care than presently are covered. Who pays for this? Fed gov’t and the states, in various proportions.
Here is something you can do Tuesday, Oct 20, 10 am, 644 Eden Park Dr in front of the Humana Office (Gilbert and Eden park drive) (near old Baldwin Piano Building):
“WHAT SIDE ARE YOU ON” HEALTH CARE RALLY. Call Cassandra: 381-4242.
The point is to pressure Rep Driehaus to support reform. Humana is a bad actor. They oppose reform ... Their CEO makes millions.
There will be speakers; people telling stories; like a press conference.
It will be outdoors. Street parking.
We need a large turn out. Very important to have a large turn out.
Organized by the Amos Project, a faith based community organization (interfaith).
Gerry: we hear stories about people being turned away from hospitals because they cannot pay.
Bernadine: ER cannot by law refuse to treat anyone unless they are full and it is unsafe, in which case they can transport them to another hospital.
Carolyn: on Democracy Now ... The bill coming out of Finance Committee has no public option. On the Senate floor they will vote on 3 diff bills...
Katy: ...the Democrats have to vote for cloture; 60 votes. Brown will. Voinavich won’t. That’s anti-fillabuster. To pass, they only have to have 51 votes.
Evan Bayh, sen of Indiana is a swing vote. Democrat.
Carolyn: obama said 79% of Doctors want Public Option. They wouldn’t support it if it interfered with doctor-patient relationship.
Bernadine: I have been confused. Emotional burn-out. I had thought there were 5 bills. Correct? (yes).
Vlasta: when I was working for Dnnis Kucinich I spent time studying health issues. ...We pay 3 times more on health care than UK. Where goes? To the insurance companies. We pay for health care that we are not getting. What makes sense is the French system, single payer, everybody is covered. We have to throw the rascals out.
Mira: an impt. part: Big Pharma and Insurance Companies and Hospitals have given a lot of money to “buy” politicians. 1.5 million given to Baccus ...
Katy I agree with what people are saying. Unfortunately you are right about the money going to the CEOs ...
Maybe they made a mistake not to go for the Single Payer system.
However, it is better to go ahead with reform now, even flawed as it is. People need to put pressure on the politicians. The pressure must be continually be upped.
Marilyn: my dau works for Sen Jay Rockerfeller , also on finance committee. He is not in a position to be bought any more. Is in his 70’s. Is bringing the insur. Companies to task.
Bernadine: I think there are enough who are taking money. ... I believe that Obama didn’t want to just ram through what he thought was the right thing ... We have to make hin do the right thing. There are more of us than of the rich, the corporations, the CEOs, but we must screem loudly.
Gerry: I always ask, “so what are you going to do?” I have spoken with Driehaus and written to Brown and asked for Public Option. If we all write to Voinavich...
Carolyn: wouldn’t it be horrible if it lost by one vote in the Senate, just because Kennedy died. ... A man from England was traveling in US and had heart attack, $134,000 medical bill. In UK it would have been $0. Tourists will stop coming here when they discover that their health insurance won’t care for them in the US.
Cassandra I lost my health insur last year because the Contact Center couldn’t afford. $450/month. I had 6 months to get another plan, but because I am a cancer survivor, nobody would insure me. Cobra was too expensive. ... Finally was encouraged to go to clinic, ER, BP over 200. I am getting 60% benefit; my total bill is $1500.
Katy: Tues, 10/20 at 10 am there will be a demonstration
ACORN has been defamed by Fox news ... They are surviving barely. They work for low income advocacy programs , organizations across the country. Grants drying up.
They still have a local office here.
Marvin We need to get the facts. Spread the facts. We all have opinions, but we need the facts; publish the facts the best we can. People whose opinions we don’t like, get the facts to them. Might be able to change their minds.
Mira: some journalists are afraid to tell the truth. Bill Moyers is unafraid...he is staying with this issue week after week.
Michael Moore has made one of the best possible movies... If you could get someone to go with you... “Capitalism, a love story”. You should see how he goes to the Catholic priest who married him years ago; the priest said Capitalism was immoral. This was in Flint, MI.
Marci Captor, rep from Ohio, spoke on Bill Moyers, told people not to leave their homes if foreclosed. If they cannot produce the paper mortgage, you are not obligated to pay.
Lauren: I am in agreement. Yes, it is a moral issue, as Bernadine said. I have been disappointed that so few religious leaders have spoken out ... They tend to be afraid of politicizing their parish. My hopeless feeling right now... People who want to hear one set of facts are going to hear them, doesn’t matter what you are going to say... Feels out of myhands. I’ve written my letters. Frustrating ...
Marilyn: I work in health care. ... So much easier to get a patient admitted with Medicaid than with Insurance Companies. The bureaucracy is so much worse with private Insurance companies.
Judy: when Obama ran, so many of us were on the streets knocking on doors. Maybe we need to do this again.
Katy There are things people can do. Call congress persons I numbers. Also we need to get the word out in the media. There are events that are going to get media attention; we can attend those. Health Care for America Now is the national org. You can go there.
Organizing for America. Moveon.org Ways to get involved.
Tell 5 people
Linda: Remember to vote for Issue 7 to save the Libraries. We need our libraries
Www.voteforourlibrary.com
Gerry: in the Jewish weekly, said in August Obama asked Rabbis to support health care issue in their high holydays sermons. I didn’t hear one sermon on health care.
Ellen: the Obama campaign people say it is important to call your Federal reps’ local offices EVERY DAY and ask for support for Health Care reform, and public option. See their numbers below in the Health Care section
Hugs to all,
Ellen
SECTION TWO: Events and Opportunities
Learn to play Digeridoo!
Greetings,
We are looking forward to our next FREE Didgeridoo Group on OCTOBER 18 from 7 - 9 PM.
PLACE
7 Arts Studio
5429 Overlook Road
Milford OH 45150
PHONE 513-831-7045
How about trying something new, primal and exciting!
SCHEDULE FOR THIS YEAR
October 18
November 22
December 20 - Solstice Didg
Tai Chi
practice group Sundays 10:15 a.m. At the Lloyd House: 3901 Clifton Ave., 23rd floor turret room “zendo”. Led by Jackie Millay. Experience the chi with this gifted leader. Beginners welcome. Qigong and Tai Chi forms. Ellen
Vote online for Cincinnati Recycling cash prize
The U.S. Conference of Mayors is sponsoring the “Cans 4 Cash” recycling video contest and the City of Cincinnati, Office of Environmental Quality entry is one of 6 national finalist! The winning video and cash prize will be determined by the video that get the most votes at the following website.
http://www.cans4cash.com/video_award/Pages/AmericanRecycler.aspx
Please support Cincinnati’s recycling program. Vote as often as you can for the “Cincinnati I Can” video from today, October 12 until October 31, 2009. And send the link to all your friends, and ask them to vote too.
Special thanks to Jon Miller for volunteering time, talent and equipment to produce the video!
Thanks to Mayor Mallory’s Office and the Young Professional Kitchen Cabinet for encouragement and support.
And a BIG thanks to all the volunteers from CPS-Fairview German Language School, Rumpke Recycling, the Cincinnati Zoo, Great American Ball Park, Northside Tavern, Fountain Square, and MANY others from around the city.
I hope you enjoy the video,
Sue
Sue Magness
Recycling Coordinator
City of Cincinnati
Office of Environmental Quality
805 Central Avenue, Suite 320
Cincinnati, Oh 45202
Ph. 513-352-5332
P.S. Despite what the website says, apparently the students from Guntersville, Alabama have figured out there is a glitch… so you can repeatedly vote.
Cool Events at/from Park + Vine Downtown
(park + vine is a way cool “green” store at Central Parkway & Vine St.~ ellen)
Greetings
Following is a list of upcoming events involving Park + Vine. If you
have any questions, let us know. We appreciate your support of our
little green general store
Thanks
Dan
World Peace Yoga Conference: Oct. 23-25
Attention, earth lovers. The World Peace Yoga Conference is coming to
Grailville in Loveland Oct. 23-25. Attend cutting-edge classes and
make the connections between our economy, global warming, pollution
and poverty. Register before Aug. 1 and save 5% off registration.
Advanced Coffee Cupping: Oct. 24
Sit down with Chuck Pfahler of La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasters and
learn how to score three different coffees using the Specialty Coffee
Association of America cupping form 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Park
+ Vine. In this free class, participants will utilize basic cupping
skills to better understand processing, regions and subtle variations
in flavor. RSVP info@parkandvine.com or 513-721-7275 before Oct. 23.
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Park + Vine
1109 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
11-7 Monday-Friday + 10-7 Saturday + 11-5 Sunday
Alexander Technique: FREE DEMONSTRATION LESSONS
On Saturday 17 October from 1:00 to 3:00
At the Clifton Cultural Arts Center (the old Clifton Elementary School on Clifton Ave. at the fountain in the street, intersection McAlpin)
There will be a team of Alexander Teachers to offer you a free taste of the Alexander Technique.
Never heard of it?
It’s a 100 year old technique proven excellent for *Aches, Pains, Posture, *Performance Enhancement for artists, actors, athletes, musicians, *Seekers of personal development.
The Alexander Technique is effective for all ages, including older adults wanting to age well.
In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal (ATEAM 2008) it was proven more effective than exercise or massage therapy for the relief of low back pain.
The Demonstrations will be concurrent with the CCAC Library Book Sale:
Friends of the Library Community Book Sale, Friday, October 16 (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.), and Saturday, October 17 (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). CCAC is delighted to partner with the Clifton Library to host the community book sale. We will also feature special readings by the much beloved Mr. Eric from the Clifton Branch at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. Fun events are planned.
Lloyd House Monthly Drumming Circle:
Did you know that on the Final Tuesday of the month we have a super informal drumming circle here? Bring instruments of any variety. We rock! Dancing. No perfectionism tolerated. Starts 6:45, ends at 8:45. Bring Snacks if you like, wine... Sept. Drum Circle. We rocked!
Yvonne, Alicia, David, Rachael, Tom, Dan, Devin
Library Campaign for Funding Levy, Issue #7
SAVE OUR PUBLIC LIBRARY!
http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=1816a3311013918a523bad05d&id=473eec18f3&e=24e80b8301
Now more than ever! Ellen Bierhorst, Ph.D. Holistic Psychologist; Alexander Technique Teacher http://www.lloydhouse.com ~~~513 221 1289~~~ The Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220
Hello everybody,
Alexander Technique lessons are selling like hotcakes, and no wonder, given my astounding low-fee introductory offer. Calendar is full, with waiting list, though usually within a week I can work new people in. First lesson free; second, third and fourth at $10 each; fifth thru eighth at $30 if paid in advance. After that, we negotiate. Full fee is $78, but I don’t want to turn anyone away because of money concerns.
Read about the Alexander Technique on my website www.lloydhouse.com; or at missyvineyard.com (or many other sites...google it.)
Vlasta Molak, salonista and environmental scientist/visionary/activist
is still having weekly Monday night Salon potlucks at her home in Finneytown. Topic: Living Sustainably. See how Vlasta lives off the grid!
Email her: Vlasta Molak <drmolak@gmail.com>
George Hardebeck, recent Salon presenter, announces events for Cinti. Green Balls... Check out here
http://www.millcreekwatershed.org/
"Mayan Ruins with Zahara at World Music Fest" on Saturday, October 17 at 3:00pm.
Event: Mayan Ruins with Zahara at World Music Fest
""Moroccan Bazaar" with vendors & live music all day! "
What: Performance
Host: Fans of Mayan Ruins
Start Time: Saturday, October 17 at 3:00pm
End Time: Saturday, October 17 at 4:00pm
Where: Leapin' Lizard Gallery
There are two new spiritual growth groups starting at the Glendale New Church - 845 Congress Ave., Glendale, OH 45246-4420. Please contact Clark Echols, (513) 284-1236 or clark.echols@newchurch-cincy.org if you are interested or if you want more information.
Nina Tolley to lead Yoga again this year at Lloyd House
Wednesday mornings, starting on Sept the 23rd at 9.30 am.
Yoga with Nina. This practice session is for people who have some familiarity with yoga and is to strengthen bones and muscles, increase flexibility, and acquire some balance. Hope you will join me.
Wear free-moving clothes; bring a sticky mat.
Nina
Nina Tolley
3900 North Cliff Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45220 513 281-2515
http://home.fuse.net/pastelsbynina/
http://freedomspeaks.com
Great site to write letters to local, county, state, and federal reps. Terrific.
Takes about five minutes to sign up, but its a great tool. You type in your zip code and they tell you the names and contact info for all your political reps. And you can easily send a letter to all or only selected ones right there.
Send for your Absentee Ballot NOW:
Click on link below, print form, fill it out and mail it in:
http://voteforourlibrary.com/page/vote-by-mail
SUPPORT OUR LIBRARIES: VOTE YES ON ISSUE 7
Check out 7 reasons to vote for Issue 7
and pass it on to your friends...
1. The state budget crisis has caused a $16 million deficit for the Library
2. Without Issue 7, the Library will close up to 20 neighborhood branches and cut an additional 250 librarian and staff positions
3. Issue 7 will continue to provide services to children, seniors, families and our communities
4. Library use is up 17% since 2001
5. Issue 7 provides computer and Internet access for workers and residents
6. PLCH is the ONLY major library without a local tax
7. Issue 7 costs $2.50 a month on a $100,000 home
Want to show your support for Issue 7 to all your friends and neighbors? Purchase your Issue 7 window cling today! For only $3 you can purchase a 4x6 removable window cling for your car. Please click on the link below for more information about how you can order yours. http://www.voteforourlibrary.com/page/request-a-window-cling
Thanks again for your support,
Sincerely,
Cheryl Crowe,
Campaign Manager
SECTION THREE: HEALTH CARE REFORM STUFF
"March 4 Healthcare on 10/18/09 in Cincinnati!" on
Sunday, October 18 at 11:30am.
Event: March 4 Healthcare on 10/18/09 in Cincinnati!
"Healtcare is a human right!"
What: Rally
Start Time: Sunday, October 18 at 11:30am
End Time: Sunday, October 18 at 1:00pm
Where: Downtown Cincinnati at Fountain Square
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=141096406385&mid=120940cG22774d34G2
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Phone Bank for Health Care
Wednesday night 8 pm after the Salon... As little as 20 minutes! Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Ave.
And...~~
Tuesday, October 20 Organizing for America volunteers will be engaged in a nation-wide "National Day of Action", and we are seeking to have 100,000 Americans commit to call their Members of Congress. In Cincinnati we will be phone banking to reach out to supporters and encourage them to call Congress. The event will be:
All-Cincinnati Phone Bank for Health Reform
Tuesday, October 20; 6-9pm
Mt Washington Recreation Center,
1715 Beacon Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
To RSVP go here: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpcxgb
(repeated) This is a terrific site, a wonderful video. Send the link to everyone on your list.
E.
http://www.sickforprofit.com
(repeated) Check out this video on the real truth about public option: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXFHXqrrJ6g
Robert Reich explains it clearly. He was Clinton’s sec’y for labor, I believe. I have liked him for years. Suggest you send this to everyone on your email address book.
ellen
Call Voinovich, Brown, and your congressperson. Ask them to support Health Care Reform including the Public Option. You can call EVERY DAY!
- Brown, Sherrod - (D - OH)
713 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
- Voinovich, George V. - (R - OH)
524 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
- Steve Driehaus First Congressional District
441 Vine St. 3003 Carew Twr., Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Jean Schmidt 2nd Congressional District
8044 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236
Don’t go into a long explanation-just tell them in a sentence or two that they can repeat back. The staffers have a chart where they check off what you say-so they have single payer on the chart or public option. They write down your zip code. If you make a special comment,it is written in the margin. At the end of the day they compile and send it to the Congressperson.
Good luck to us all, Judy Leever
Section Four: Articles and Letters
- Swine Flu Prevention
- Upcoming election, issues
- Vote NO on Issue 2, Animal food safety
- Vote Yes for Issue 7, Public Library
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensivist and
Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has
worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital, Bombay Hospital, Saifee
Hospital, Tata Memorial etc.
Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department
and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad
(W). The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot
of sense and is important for all of you to know.
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and
mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost
impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all
precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as
proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any
symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation,
aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some
very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official
communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock
N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in
all official communications).
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all
temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or
sleep).
3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use
Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial
infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show
characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a
way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy
individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this
simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at
least once every day with warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at
Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities),
but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with
cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down
viral population.*
5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that
are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to
supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to
boost absorption.
6.* Drink as much of warm liquids as you can.
*Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the
reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat
into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
Our DEA (democracy educator/advisor) Bentley Davis on Political Events
Political notes 10/15/09
Many of you already know about Issue 2 – the livestock issue backed by agri-business. I have recently learned that there is a coalition that is working against Issue 2. They have hired someone for the Cincinnati area. She will need housing for these last 2+ weeks – as well as office space and phone bank locations. If anyone has any of the above, please contact me and I will get the two of you in touch with each other.
Elections are less than three weeks away and voting has already started. There are 19 candidates for Cincinnati City Council and 12 candidates for Cincinnati school board. In addition, there are many important issues on the ballot – from casinos to libraries to passenger rail to school funding. I urge you all to vote. If you have any questions, please contact me and I will try to provide answers.
Planned Parenthood is asking people to petition the State Board of Education to ask them to encourage schools to offer comprehensive sexuality education. As it stands, the State Board encourages all schools to teach “abstinence only,” despite studies that show that approach to be ineffective if not destructive. If you care to write the Board, you can do so via this link http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/Dear_Deborah_Cain
Tuesday Oxfam is going to have a talk on Global Poverty and Climate Change
at Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Tuesday, October 20, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
200 West 4th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
If you are interested, please RSVP to Yan Ho yho@oxfamamerica.org or call 617-728-2498
As always, if you have any questions about political issues, from the very local to international, please feel free to ask via email bentleysdavis@gmail.com or phone 827-1832.
And From Nancy Dawley: Vote NO on Issue 2.
California has voted to get rid of confined animal feeding operations (factory farms). Ohio currently has more than 200 of these operations, and owners are trying to prevent Ohioans from limiting them in the future. Issue 2 is a preemptive strike to keep the status quo and permit more factory farms.
The League of Women Voters has recommended voting NO. Setting up such a Board as a Constitutional Amendment is inappropriate.
The Humane Society of Ohio has recommended voting NO. Why? While designed to give the appearance of helping farm animals, Issue 2 is little more than a power grab by Ohio's agribusiness lobby. The industry-dominated "animal care" council proposed by Issue 2 is really intended to thwart meaningful improvements in how the millions of farm animals in Ohio are treated on large factory farms.
Because it's designed to favor large factory farms, not family farmers, Issue 2 is opposed by the Ohio Farmers Union, the Ohio Environmental Stewardship Alliance, League of Women Voters of Ohio, the Ohio League of Humane Voters, and the Ohio Sierra Club. The editorial boards of Ohio's major newspapers-including the Columbus Dispatch, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal, and Dayton Daily News-all oppose this effort to enshrine the agribusiness lobby's favored oversight system in the state's constitution.
Recent food safety issues are (in my opinion) the result of confined animal feeding operations which are a breeding area for more and more resistant viruses and bacteria. They are also cruel to the animals. Would you like to live in a cage so small you can never raise your arms (like chickens cannot flap their wings) or can not turn around (like many pigs)?
Vote NO on Issue 2.
Nancy Dawley
OEFFA Asks You to VOTE NO ON ISSUE 2 on November 3!
A clear explanation
By, now you’ve heard about Ohio Constitution Issue 2. You’ve seen the yard signs, gotten the robo calls, and heard the radio ads, all telling you that Issue 2 is about “safe, local food.” And, on the surface, Issue 2 sounds great—creating a Livestock Care Standards Board that will oversee and livestock care in Ohio and protect local foods.
However, Issue 2 will have the opposite effect. Here are the real facts about Issue 2:
-- Issue 2 would create a Livestock Care Standards Board, stacked with Big Ag and factory farm supporters, which would have sweeping authority to make decisions related to farms and food in Ohio that would have the force of law. The Board would have largely unchecked power to override any act by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Assembly.
-- Issue 2 will create a Livestock Care Standards Board with no accountability to voters. Their decisions will be final. There is no further review or evaluation of the standard, no established forum for public comment, and no ability to appeal their decisions.
-- Issue 2 serves the economic interests of factory farms, opening the door for the proliferation of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in Ohio.
-- Issue 2 emphasizes the need of the livestock industry to provide “affordable food,” yet ignores its hidden costs, including environmental contamination, human health impacts, and the loss of rural communities.
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association has been Ohio's voice for sustainable agriculture and local, organic foods for more than 30 years. We represent farmers, ranchers, gardeners, and conscientious eaters who value the importance of livestock in sustainable agricultural production systems and in providing prosperity for Ohio’s farm families.
We Need Your Help!
But, we can’t do this alone. Big Ag is spending millions of dollars to pass Issue 2, producing glossy ads, websites and yard signs. If we’re going to defeat Issue 2, we need you to help!
(1) Vote— Go to http://www.oeffa.org/alerts.php <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/7a05ad6984> or http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/ <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/9abd7064a9> for more information.
(2) Send a Letter to the Editor--Submitting Letters to the Editor or LTEs is a powerful way to keep the drumbeat going on Issue 2 through Election Day. To defeat Issue 2, we need a steady chorus of voices continually submitting letters every day through November 3 to keep the issue in the news and help to spread the word. For tips on writing LTEs, contact information for some selected newspapers, and talking points, go to http://www.oeffa.org/alerts.php <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/5d3f552a7f> .
(3) Send an email to all your friends—Let them know why Issue 2 is so dangerous. Go tohttp://www.oeffa.org/alerts.php <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/ad66e260c1> for a sample email or forward this email to your friends and family.
(4) Put signs in your car and house windows—You can download a sign at http://www.ohioact.org/downloads/ <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/66a9adca6a> or create your own.
(5) Put a sign in your yard—You can download a sign at http://www.ohioact.org/downloads/ <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/9997dc661a> . At www.vistaprint.com <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/93b1b4a47d> , you can easily upload the sign image and have them ship you a sign for about $14. Fed Ex Kinkos charges $29 to print outdoor signs (frame not included). Many other online websites give good rates if you’re printing more than 25 signs.
(6) Put the word out on Facebook, Twitter and your blog—For good talking points, go tohttp://www.oeffa.org/alerts.php <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/8f1f362e6c> or http://www.ohioact.org <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/35b99b4587> .
(7) Give someone a ride to the polls—Make sure your neighbors have a way to get to the polls or set up a neighborhood carpool to make sure everyone who wants to vote is able to.
(8) Post a sign at your business—Put up a sign at your farmers’ market booth, on your office door, or in your store window. Then, tell people why you oppose Issue 2.
(9) Host a neighborhood potluck—Invite friends and neighbors over to talk about Issue 2 and to share a meal. Then, figure out ways you can work together to get the word out, like joining together to order a bulk order of yard signs, or organizing a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) carpool.
(10) Volunteer—Ohio ACT, a coalition of groups including OEFFA, is looking for volunteers to help on the ground. Go to http://www.ohioact.org/tell-a-neighbor/ <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OhioEcologicalFoodFa/d93df6596b/67a2b05ca2/321ed3beb2> to sign up.
Commit to Help Defeat Issue 2
Pledge to help ensure that Issue 2 is defeated on November 3!
Commit to 3-6 of these actions and become a Local Foods and Farm Defender—We’ll thank you for all to see on OEFFA Direct, OEFFA’s listserve.
Commit to 7-10 of these actions and become a Local Foods and Farm Hero—We’ll thank you in print in OEFFA’s Late Fall newsletter and on OEFFA Direct.
To pledge your support, send an email to oeffa@oeffa.org <mailto:oeffa@oeffa.org> with a list of the actions you’re committing to and your contact information.
Thanks in advance for all your help!
Lauren N. Ketcham
Communications and Membership Services Coordinator
Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association
Vote YES for Issue 7, the Public Library Levy
I see almost twice as many people in my local library these days compared to a year or so ago. People are looking for jobs, using the internet, reading books, newspapers, and magazines they can no longer afford to purchase. If we loose this wonderful resource in our community, it will be near impossible to regain it again - a true loss for all of us. Nancy
Without Issue 7, the Library will be forced to close up to 20 branches, cut an additional 250 staff members, cut hours, decrease computer access by 30%, and slash the purchase of new materials.
With Issue 7, the Library will be able to keep neighborhood branches open, maintain services to keep up with record breaking usage, provide computer and Internet access for workers and residents, and acquire materials people need for work, school and enjoyment
Nancy Dawley (Weekly lurker, Alexander Teacher, friend and esteemed, thoughtful person. Ellen)
SECTION FOUR: Book, Film, Theater, TV, Music, Restaurant Reviews
Please send us notes of what you are reading or seeing. It’s entirely up to the readers to make this section interesting. We want to know what is turning you on!
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Hey everybody,
This is not a corporate spamming - I am helping to spread the word on a new book by my friend, Alden Studebaker, a self-published author. His third book, Hoosieritis – The Contagious Condition That Is Indiana, has just been released. If you go to Amazon.com you will see my review of the book in which I characterized it as "smart ass". I think it is really funny, so I told him that I would send this to everybody on my mail list. If you have connections with Indiana you will want a copy. Below is Alden's promotional e-mail that will tell you more. Thanks for your consideration. I will not spam you anymore.
Thanks,
Pat Kelly
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Dear friend of my books,
You are receiving this e-mail to announce the publishing of my new book entitled, Hoosieritis – The Contagious Condition That Is Indiana. Even if you’re not from Indiana, but you’ve been looking for something a little bit crazy or off the wall to read, then you just might find that my little book hits the spot. Already, Amazon reviewers have certified Hoosieritis as suitable reading for residents of Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. That’s 27 million of you! Certifications from other states are bound to follow. Check it out these reviews for yourself:
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I welcome your review postings on Amazon too. Heck, it’d even be nice to have a few from Indiana! How about it fellow Hoosiers? A recent article by the Journal & Courier of Lafayette, Indiana has called Hoosieritis "humorous." That’s quite impressive considering I lampooned the daylights out of Indiana, its residents, and Purdue University located in Lafayette. So, if you’re a Hoosier, like me, you obviously need to read this book and find out more about this disease you’re afflicted with. More media attention is surely to come. Here’s the article if you’re curious:
http://www.jconline.com/article/20090927/ENT/909270315/1079/ENT05 <http://www.jconline.com/article/20090927/ENT/909270315/1079/ENT05>
And, did you know that there’s even a Facebook Fan Page for all of my books? Yes, I started it myself, and I was my first fan. Now I have nine fans! Help me make it to ten! Maybe even twenty!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alden-Studebaker/140174451337 <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alden-Studebaker/140174451337>
Now that you’re obviously hooked on the idea of reading Hoosieritis, there are a number of ways to order my book, all found on my website:
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Or, you can go directly to these popular online book distributors:
For Amazon.com aficionados, you can take advantage of their FREE Super Saver Shipping and special price of $11.65 for orders over $25:
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And, there’s Barnes & Noble, who is matching Amazon’s price for its members:
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Alden Studebaker
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Ralph Nader has written a novel!
Who warned you about Barack Obama?
And the Democrats?
Who warned you in 2008 that Obama and the Democrats in 2009 would take single payer off the table?
Because they are beholden to the insurance companies and the pharmaceutical companies?
Who warned you?
Ralph Nader.
In the past few months, Ralph has been touring the country.
Making the case for single payer.
Calling out Obama and the Democrats for taking single payer off the table.
And laying out a new vision of how to secure single payer over the objections of Obama and the corporate Democrats.
At the same time, Ralph has been signing copies of his first book of fiction -- "Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!" (Seven Stories Press, 2009)
(The title is taken from the opening scene of the book, where an African-American grandmother -- fleeing New Orleans with her family after Hurricane Katrina -- responds to the helping hand of Warren Buffett with the cry of "Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!")
It's Ralph's answer to Ayn Rand.
In Ralph's book, 17 elderly enlightened billionaires, instead of wallowing in dead money --
Make their money come alive.
By funding a movement for single payer.
Clean energy and clean elections.
And stronger civic institutions.
The book is destined to become a political classic.
And for a contribution of $100 or more to support Single Payer Action, we will ship to you a beautiful first edition hardcover 733-page book signed by Ralph Nader.
In it, Ralph imagines a day when public interest activists will no longer go begging.
They will be fully paid for their work -- with full benefits.
And there will be thousands of them.
Funded by the generosity of public spirited elderly billionaires.
Who want to level the playing field with the battalions of corporate lobbyists on Capitol Hill.
Utopian?
Maybe.
But just this week -- less than a month after the publication of Ralph's book -- we read that George Soros will pour $1 billion into clean-energy technology.
And fund a new environmental policy group.
Is Ralph onto something?
We think so.
So, don't miss out.
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Donate $100 or more now to Single Payer Action, and we'll ship you a first edition hard cover copy -- autographed by the author.
You'll be getting a signed first edition of what single payer advocate Rose Ann DeMoro of the California Nurses Association called "a breakthrough book that sparks the imagination and inspires us to think about the political economy our country deserves."
And you'll be helping to fund the growing movement around the country for single payer.
So, donate now. https://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5710/t/4327/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=2422
And spread the word -- Nader has a new book.
It's about a top-down, bottom-up revolution.
You can get a copy signed.
By supporting Single Payer Action.
Just click here.
And donate $100 or more.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Onward to Single Payer
Russell Mokhiber
Single Payer Action
PS:
We don't want to give away any secrets.
So you'll have to get the book to understand the relevance of:
Patriotic Polly.
The Fighting Zulus of Notre Dame.
Lobo's Pit Bull.
The Bush Bimbaugh/Ted Turner Altercation.
The Fake Out of Pawn Vanity, and --
Brovar Dortwist's First Failure.
PPS:
This offer ends midnight October 30, 2009. So donate now. Thank you.
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Dr. Vlasta Molak, President & CEO
GAIA Foundation Inc.
8987 Cotillion Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
USA
Telephone 513/252-9702
Email: drmolak@gmail.com
Website: http://www.gaiafoundation.net and www.ccas.ru/cito/gaia
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SECTION FIVE: Tri-State Treasures by Jim Kesner
Tri-State Treasures
Tri-State Treasures is a compilation of unique local people, places, and events that may enrich your lives. These treasures have been submitted by you and others who value supporting quality community offerings. Please consider supporting these treasures, and distributing the information for others to enjoy. And please continue forwarding your Tri-State Treasures ideas to jkesner@nuvox.net.
Information about Tri-State Treasures and how to submit them is at the bottom of this email. Please help me by providing all basic information, and formatting your submissions as described below. Thank you.
Sincerely, Jim
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Ohio Ballot Issue Info: Issues address veterans compensation, livestock care standards board, & casinos. League of Women Voters of Ohio provides nonpartisan info @ www.lwvohio.org. Seek out more info, then vote.
Donating Old Computers: Donate your old computer - functional or not - to Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit org, to be rehabbed or scavenged, then donated to schools, nonprofit orgs, etc. to improve the computer-to-student ratio in schools. Unused components are discarded by an environmentally sound program. At Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, 49 Novner Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45215. More info @ 513.771.3262 & www.cincinnaticomputercooperative.org.
Kraft Mac & Cheese: Did you know Kraft's macaroni & cheese is formulated differently for countries in Europe than for the U.S.? Crazy, but true. In 2008, Kraft removed artificial colorings like yellow #5, & chemical sweeteners like aspartame, from the products that they distribute in Europe, Australia & other developed countries due to consumer concern over scientific studies that link these synthetic ingredients to hyperactivity & asthma in kids. But they haven't removed them from M&C in the U.S. Voices are needed to make that change here. Sign the letter addressed to the Kraft CEO, Irene Rosenfeld, a mother of two kids, & ask that Kraft remove these ingredients from their products in the U.S. Go to http://momsrising.democracyinaction.org/o/1768/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=27297.
Kokoslist: This way kool site showcases local arts, music, classes, foods & events of interest in an easy to navigate format, providing 1-step links to websites, directions & contact info. This is a fun & easy way to find enriching events & further engage in your community. They invite you to support members of the community by attending events & welcome submissions that showcase happenings in the region. Go to www.kokoslist.com.
CWC Global Cinema Series: Cincinnati World Cinema continues their Global Cinema Series with two excellent foreign films - from Chinese & Ecuadorian - on Sunday, Tuesday-Wednesday 18, 20-21 October. See description below. This series highlights 2 films every-other week. The films are from Britain, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Ecuador, France, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco & Mozambique & runs thru Wednesday 2 December Tix $8 advance at regular CWC outlets; $10 at the door. Sunday Double-Feature combo $12 in advance online & by phone; $15 at the door. At the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011. More info, ticket pricing structure, schedule & film descriptions @ www.cincyworldcinema.org. More info @ 859.781.8151 & WorldCinema@fuse.net.
“Cans 4 Cash” recycling videos contest [thru Halloween, Saturday 31 October]: The City of Cincinnati Office of Environmental Quality produced 1 of the 6 national finalist in this contest sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Check them out; they're clever & fun with a good message. Then vote for your favorite - repeatedly (despite what the website says) @ www.cans4cash.com/video_award/Pages/AmericanRecycler.aspx. The winning video & cash prize will be determined by the top vote getter. Vote until Halloween. Spread the website for others to enjoy & vote. More info about Cincinnati's entry & recycling program their Office of Environmental Quality from Sue Magness @ 513.352.5332, Sue.Magness@cincinnati-oh.gov & www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cmgr/pages/-17659-/.
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Mike Wade & The Ambassadors [Thursday 15 October @ 7:30 PM]: Mike Wade has been prolific in performing, recording, composing, producing & arranging. He has recorded three CDs. Joining Mike will be Melvin Broach on drums, George Simon on guitar, Carlton Tolliver on bass & Charlie Schweitzer on percussion. Cover charge is $7; Jazz Club Members, CCM students & SCPA students admitted free. Happy Hour patrons arriving before 6 PM admitted free. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31@gmail.com & www.theredmoor.com.
Make Our Earth Happy Hour [Thursday 15 October @ 5:30 - 8 PM]: Meet some of Community Shares’ environmental groups at the Make Our Earth Happy Hour. Sip some wine, grab a snack from Five Star Foodies & shop local. Park + Vine is donating 10% of all purchases & the suggested $5 donation to Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati, which is a partnership of 27 local nonprofit organizations building & economic equity & a healthy environment. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513.475.0475 & king@cintishares.org.
Health Care Reform Forum for Small Business Owners [Thursday 15 October @ 6:30 - 8:30 PM]: Attention small business owners. The pending health care legislation in Congress has direct implications for small businesses. Organizing For America invites you to this special event specifically designed to discuss issues & questions that small business owners need to address. Chips & salsa provided; cash bar available. Hosted by Javier Villaneuva. At Javier's Mexican Restaurant, 100 East Eighth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513.702.3525 & allenak@fuse.net.
Rethink Afghanistan [Thursday 15 October @ 7 PM]: Director, Robert Greenwald ("WalMart: The High Cost of Low Price," "Iraq for Sale," "Outfoxed"), intends that his newly completed documentary film will refuel the antiwar movement & build momentum to end the war. At the least, it will spur spirited discussion after the screening to help viewers better understand the issues & how they feel about this controversial war. Dress for the weather, since the Barn is not heated. It's not currently wheelchair accessible. Sponsored by Footprints for Peace. At The Barn, 1225 North Bend Road, College Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info @ 954.651.1279.
Dream Gates [Six Thursdays thru 15 October @ 7-9 PM]: Another powerful collaboration with Dr. Susan Crew & Fanchon Shur. Join them for adventures in dreaming. Outside conscious awareness is an ongoing process of healing & creativity. Dreams are gateways into this process. You will work with night dreams thru dream re-entry, dream theater, dance, music, guided imagery & shamanic journeying. Fanchon & Susan have worked with Robert Moss, master dream worker & author of numerous works including Dreamgates, & honor his work (www.mossdreams.com). This is for adventurous, playful people who want to connect with the world of helping spirits, ancestors, power animals & other helpful energies. If you are less adventurous & playful than you would like to be, this group is for you, too. Group will be limited to 12; don't delay. $25 per session or $120 for entire course if paid at 1st session ($30 discount). Preregistration required. At Growth in Motion Studios, 4019 Red Bud Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info & register @ info@growthinmotion.org & www.growthinmotion.org/dreamgates.
Drawing Still Life with Richard Luschek [Thursdays 15 October - 17 December @ 6:30-9:30 PM]: A 10-week beginning painting course in which students will not only begin with the very basics of drawing but will begin to learn how to see & study nature. The student's own work is the forum for inculcating this knowledge thru verbal instruction, demonstrations & hands-on critiques. This class will cover the basics of still-life setup, composition & the lay in of charcoal drawings. The class will cover both line & mass drawing. Main focus: that drawing is the interpretation of form. There will also be plenty of suggested reading. Class tuition is $200 ($50 deposit holds your spot). Limited to 11 students. At the Women Art Club & Cultural Art Center, 6980 Cambridge Avenue, Mariemont, OH 45227. More info & supply list @ 513.479.3322, richard_luschek@yahoo.com & www.richardluschek.com.
PIP Pizza Party [Friday 16 October @ 5 - 9 PM]: PIP's (Power Inspires Progress) all-you-can-eat gourmet pizza, with salad & dessert at their Over-the Rhine Restaurant, Venice on Vine. Music, food, community & good food for a good cause. BYOB. Fundraiser for PIP, an Over-the-Rhine employment education program, which helps build work skills & work history for inner-city adults with employment barriers. $15 at the door. At Venice on Vine, 1301 Vine Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.221.7020, info@powerinspiresprogress.com & www.powerinspiresprogress.com.
World Music Fest 2009 [Friday-Saturday 16-17 October @ 6-10 PM (Fri) & 9 AM - Midnight (Sat)]: The 3rd Annual World Music Fest moves to Covington for a full weekend, as part of the 3rd event in Covington’s new Full Spectrum series (www.covingtonarts.com/fullspectrum/). Friday, the Fest kicks off with a VIP Mixer at Baker Hunt Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, sponsored by CCM. $30 admission includes food, wine & live music by Faux Frenchmen (Gypsy Jazz) & Kyle Ferguson (steel drums) plus a World Music Fest Mainstage ticket (for 18 Oct show at Madison Theater), a Global Afterparty ticket to the dance party at Leapin Lizard on 17 Oct.) & a voucher for 2 tickets to a CCM performance. Seating limited; reservations required @ 859.292.2322 or worldmusicfest@gmail.com. Saturday, the festival spans 15 hours @ 6 venues. Start at Baker Hunt with a complimentary continental breakfast featuring Taste from Belgium Waffles & Celtic & Early European Music; end with a Global Afterparty at Leapin Lizard, featuring DJ Roma Boombox. All entertainment is free; donations accepted; Global Afterparty is $5 cover. Venues: Step-N-Out Studio, 721 Madison Ave: dance showcase with Chinese, Indian, Caribbean, Salsa & Video Pop demo & workshops; Artisans Enterprise Center, 25 W 7th St: Asian music featuring Chinese, Japanese, Indian & Asian fusion music with Essencha Asian teas; Leapin Lizard, 726 Main St: Moroccan-style Bazaar with vendors/info tables & 2 stages with live music of mixed genres emphasizing Middle Eastern music; Chez Nora, 530 Main St: Latin, Gypsy & Worldbeat Jazz with Poco Loco, Passage & Triage; & The Avenue, 411 Madison Ave: Tropical music with Steel Drums, Cajun & Reggae music. More info @ www.worldmusicfest.org & www.kurtstrecker.com/documents/wmf_schedule.pdf.
Laurel & Hardy Film Group Meeting [Saturday 17 October @ 6:45-10 PM]: The much-anticipated "Halloween Spooktacular" meeting of "The Chimp Tent," Cincinnati's own Laurel & Hardy film group, will feature some spooky scary silly cinema guaranteed to chase away any goblins lurking about. On the bill for the evening will be the cartoon "Balloonland" (1935), a classic Our Gang comedy “Spooky Hooky” (1936), funnyman Charley Chase in "Public Ghost No. 1" (1935) & the Laurel & Hardy short films: “Habeas Corpus” (1928; silent with live keyboard), “The Live Ghost” (1934), & "Scram!" (1932). Plus surprises & a fabulous raffle. Come in costume if you wish; prizes for the best children's & adult costume (adults get $1 off admission price if in costume). Presented by The Sons of the Desert (Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society). $5 for adults; free for kids 12 & younger. At the Seasons Retirement Community, Main Auditorium, 7300 Dearwester Drive, Kenwood-Montgomery area, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info @ 513.559.0112, chimptent@live.com & www.thechimptent.com.
Chiropractic Health Talk [Saturday 17 October @ 12:30 PM]: Join this informative 1 hour talk & learn how network chiropractic can help you adapt to stress more effectively & improve your health. Free. At Gateways to Healing, Network Chiropractic & Advanced Clinical Nutrition. 3239 Jefferson Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.321.3317 & www.GatewaysToHealing.com.
A Tribute to the Music of Rogers & Hammerstein & Andrew Lloyd Webber [Saturday-Sunday 17-18 October @ 8 PM (Sat) & 3 PM (Sun)]: Presented by The Seton-Elder Performing Arts Series; featuring Broadway Performers & Seton-Elder Alumni Robert Dusold, Marilyn Kay Huelsman & Tom Hafner with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra & Alumni Chorus. In Honor of: The Sisters of Charity 200th Anniversary; The Seton-Elder Performing Arts 40th Anniversary. $15 concert tickets are reserved seating. Print ticket request form @ www.GOCMO.org. At Seton Performance Hall, 3901 Glenway Avenue, Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Convenient parking in Seton's lot or garage. More info @ 513.251.3324 & sunderhausm@setoncincinnati.org.
The Spectacular Legacy of Erich Kunzel [Sunday 18 October @ 7:30 PM]: On the eve of the official memorial concert for Maestro Kunzel in Music Hall is the rebroadcast of this tribute to one of Cincinnati's most cherished Tri-State Treasures, Erich Kunzel, celebrated by another Tri-State Treasure, WGUC's Naomi Lewin, who produced & hosted a 2-hour tribute to the Cincinnati Pops Maestro in a radio broadcast on WGUC. This is a wonderful portrait of the man & his music, which includes a lot of wonderful music, all recorded by the Maestro & the Cincinnati Pops. Plus reminiscences from Erich's good friends, Tonight Show trumpeter Doc Severinsen, jazz legend Dave Brubeck, Boston Pops conductor & former familiar face with the Cincinnati Symphony & Pops Keith Lockhart, opera star Frederica von Stade, & Michael Feinstein. Plus, there are comments by Erich himself, members of the Cincinnati Symphony & members of the Cincinnati community. This is a program that anyone who knew Erich, sat in one of his audiences, or enjoys great music played really, really well will want to hear.
WMF Mainstage at Madison Theater [Sunday 18 October @ 5-10 PM]: Featuring Javier Mendoza, Nicholas Tuttle, Roger Drawdy & the Firestarters, Acarya & Super-Massive. All ages, nonsmoking concert. Tickets are $12 pre-sale, $15 day-of show. At The Madison Theatre, 730 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011. More info & tix @ www.madisontheateronline.com.
Meet Me In St. Louis [thru Sunday 18 October @ 8 PM (Thu-Sat) & 2 PM (Sun)]: Join the Smith family at the 1904 World's Fair & see how their love & respect for each other is tempered with the genuine humor that can only be generated by such a special family. Memorable musical numbers include The Boy Next Door, A Raving Beauty, The Trolley Song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Whenever I'm with You & A Day in New York. Songs by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane, book by Hugh Wheeler, based on "The Kensington Stories" by Sally Benson & the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis." Tix are $21 for adults, $19 for seniors & students. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550 & www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Chinese & Ecuadorian Films: CWC Global Cinema Series [Sunday, Tuesday-Wednesday 18, 20-21 October]: Cincinnati World Cinema continues their Global Cinema Series with two excellent foreign films. In the 2007 Chinese film, "Getting Home," an aging construction worker shows his loyalty to his buddy, who suddenly dies, by taking the body hundreds of miles for a proper burial. Journeying across the extraordinary Chinese countryside, he meets a host of local characters & encounters hostility, charity, solidarity & love. Director Zhang Yang's light, humane touch & comedian Benshan's amiably down-to-earth performance enliven this humorous, moving tale of friendship, endurance & decency. The film offers understated yet powerful commentary on country life & values in modern China. In the 2008 Ecuadorian film, "My Time Will Come," a series of loosely related tragedies & desperate acts make their consequences felt in Quito's city morgue, where the recently deceased meet Dr. Arturo Fernandez. In retreat from his father's ambitions, the lonely coroner finds solace in the company of the dead. But life catches up with Arturo, as he confronts his own emotional isolation. Set to the aching strains of its title song, this brooding, poignant film is a poetic ode to Ecuador's capital city. See the Chinese & Ecuadorian films on Double-Feature Sunday @ 4 & 6:30 PM, respectively, with sandwiches, snacks & beverages offered between screenings. Or see them singly when they repeat in reverse order on Tue 20 Oct & Wed 21 Oct @ 7:30 PM. Tix $8 advance at regular CWC outlets; $10 at the door. Sunday Double-Feature combo $12 in advance online & by phone; $15 at the door. At the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011. More info, ticket pricing structure, schedule & film descriptions @ www.cincyworldcinema.org. More info @ 859.781.8151 & WorldCinema@fuse.net.
Ballot Initiative Forum Luncheon [Thursday 22 October @ 11:30 AM]: The Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce hosts this forum luncheon to discuss ballot Issue 3 (casinos) & Issue 9 (trolley & streetcar), with presentations from both sides. Speakers discussing Issue 3 will be Charlie Luken (Calfee, Halter & Griswold, LLP) & Brian Rothenberg (Progress Ohio). Speakers discussing Issue 9 will be Mark Miller (COAST) & Joe Sprengard (Cincinnatians for Progress). The forum includes a nice lunch by A Catered Affair. Admission is $35 for Chamber members & $45 for future members. At Music Hall’s Corbett Tower, 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.241.2690 & otrchamber@zoomtown.com.
NKU Media Arts Festival [Friday 23 October @ 9 AM - 5 PM]: This year NKU hosts the 1st Annual Media Arts Festival for area high school juniors & seniors. The day will consists of hands-on workshops with area media professionals, panels & discussions with local producers, a film screening & competition & an awards program. This is the only festival of this kind in the region, bringing together current media creators with the next generation of creative minds. Held in NKU’s new Student Union. $15 gets you full admittance to the festival, lunch, up to 2 films entered in the film competition (although it is not necessary to enter a film to attend) & a ticket to the film screening & awards. Sponsored by NKU’s Communication Department. At NKU’s Student Union, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099. More info @ 859.572.6575, mediafest@nku.edu & http://nkumediafest.org.
The Future of Food - movie [Friday 23 October @ 6 PM]: "The Future of Food" examines the complex web of market & political forces that are changing what we eat, as huge multinational corporations seek to control the world's food system. The film also explores alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture, placing organic & sustainable agriculture as real solutions to the farm crisis today. Small donations as affordable are accepted. At Gateways to Healing, 3239 Jefferson Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.321.3317 & www.GatewaysToHealing.com.
Manifest Launches New Season & Expanded Gallery - 3 New Exhibits [thru Friday 23 October]: Monochrome: Sometimes you can say more by saying less. The same can be true in art, for example, by creating art with a single hue. 13 juried works by the 10 artists from 9 states & 2 countries. (in)animate: paintings by Kirstine Reiner: 8 paintings by Danish born San Francisco artist Kirstine Reiner, whose paintings provide an exquisite & important glimpse into serious contemporary realism. The collection brings 'old-world' craftsmanship & nuanced aesthetics unabashedly into the present day. Interior: Photographs by Andrea Hoelscher: 13 photographs by award winning artist Andrea Hoelscher. Interior reveals the artist's fascination with the inevitable remolding of the purpose & meaning of architecture, & offers a formal, playful series of subtle amalgamations; images of vaguely familiar yet intriguing environments telling an inviting story. Refreshments will be served. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513-861-3638, jason@manifestgallery.org & www.manifestgallery.org.
World Peace Yoga Conference [Friday-Sunday 23-25 October]: Attention, earth lovers. This year the World Peace Yoga Conference is being held in Cincinnati. Attend cutting-edge classes & make the connections between our economy, global warming, pollution & poverty. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.300.9642, info@worldpeaceyogaconference.com & www.worldpeaceyogaconference.com.
Advanced Coffee Cupping [Saturday 24 October @ 10 AM]: Sit down with Chuck Pfahler of La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasters & learn how to score 3 different coffees using the Specialty Coffee Association of America cupping form. In this free class, participants will use basic cupping skills to better understand processing, regions & subtle variations in flavor. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513-721-7275 & info@parkandvine.com.
The Vaccine Debate [Saturday 24 October @ 12:30 PM]: Are vaccines safe? Are vaccines effective? Are they necessary? Come to get info on one of the most important health decisions you will ever make. Free. RSVP required. At Gateways to Healing, Network Chiropractic & Advanced Clinical Nutrition, 3239 Jefferson Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info & RSVP @ 513.321.3317 & www.GatewaysToHealing.com.
8th Annual Breast Cancer Brick Auction for Bricks Along the Journey [Sunday 25 October @ 2-5 PM]: Local artists take bricks salvaged from old buildings & transform them into beautiful objects of art. This symbolizes the journey women with breast cancer experience as they struggle with the debilitating nature of this disease & yet they commit themselves to rejuvenate, rebuild & beautify life. The bricks are auctioned off & all proceeds benefit the Ellen B. Ganson Foundation that funds breast cancer research, education, advocacy & patient support in the Greater Cincinnati area. Artists of all ages & skill level submitted bricks. Join the Journey. At Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info & tour of the bricks @ 513.673.7420, beth@breastcancerbricks.org & www.breastcancerbricks.org.
Clifton's Halloween Witches Films & Festivities [Sunday 25 October; fun starts @ 6:30 PM]: Clifton Town Meeting presents a special Halloween screening of "The Witches." This charming 1990 movie tells the tale of a young boy & his wise grandmother who travel from Norway to England to thwart a plot by the Grand High Witch (played with relish by Angelica Huston) & her wicked witches to turn England's children into mice. Produced & overseen by Jim (Muppets) Henson & based on a book by Roald Dahl, this is the rare film that is perfect for kids & adults alike (rated PG). Other Dahl books made into movies are "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," "Matilda," "James & the Giant Peach," & the upcoming George Clooney film "Fantastic Mr. Fox." "The Witches" is a precious overlooked gem; the film & Ms Huston were nominated for & won many awards, including National Society of Film Critics Awards; rated 100% by www.RottenTomato.com. Now see it on the big screen. Preceded by a delightfully cheeky animated short from Scotland, also titled "The Witches." Kids & adults are encouraged to wear costumes. Free popcorn & soda for everyone. Kids get a goodie bag with Dahl's book & treats. Adult tix are good for discounts at many Clifton restaurants (listed on the back of the tix) Sunday-Thursday 25-29 October, & are entered into a raffle for gift certificates. Adult tickets are $10; kids under 13 are $5. Tix in advance or day of screening at the Esquire box office. All proceeds support Clifton Town Meeting, Clifton's community council. Co-sponsors are Good Samaritan Hospital & Esquire Theatre. At the Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ www.cliftoncommunity.org.
Musica Sacra Chorus & Orchestra [Sunday 25 October @ 3 PM]: Concert of music by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809): Missa Solemnis in B (Creation Mass) & Te Deum. Conducted by Helmut J. Roehrig. No charge for admission. At the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Road, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 513.385.5583, www.musica-sacra.org & www.covcathedral.com.
Tamara York [Tuesday 27 October @ 6 PM]: Author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati, Tamara York will sign her new book & share a selection of stories on hiking local trails. A trained naturalist, York will suggest hikes that are geologically rich in this area, where to bring the kids, & more. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513-721-7275, dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Vandana Shiva - “Soil Not Oil: Food Security in times of Climate Change” [Wednesday 28 October @ 7 PM]: Vandana Shiva is a physicist, author & environmental activist from India. She has worked for changes in agricultural & food production systems, calling for greater protection of indigenous rights to biodiversity, particularly for seeds of food crops. She has played an important role in the ecofeminist movement, calling for greater participation of women in agriculture as a means to achieve sustainability. Among her books are Biopiracy: the Plunder of Nature & Knowledge (1997), Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply (2001) & Manifestos on the Future of Food & Seed (2007). Co-sponsored by the Brueggeman Center and the Women's Center. Presentation is followed by discussion & reception. Free & open to the public. Part of the Xavier Ethics/Religion & Society Lecture Series on Ecology & Sustainability: Food & Agriculture. At the Cintas Center, Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207. More info @ 513.745.3428 & www.xavier.edu/ers/Lecture-Series.cfm.
Podcasting for the Independent Producer [Wednesday 28 October @ 6:30 PM]: The Film Commission Education Series presents 2 Fall workshops. This 2nd one examines the latest trends & techniques for podcasting digital stories, & how independent producers can take advantage of this expanding audience/market. Presented by Shawn Walker, currently a post-doctoral student at the University of Washington's Information School, & a member of Media Working Group. Presented by The Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Film Commission & Media Working Group, Inc. Also supported by The PPS Group & the Ohio Arts Council. At the PPS Group, 424 Scott Street Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.581.0033, www.mwg.org & www.filmcincinnati.com. RSVP @ 513.784.1744.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
Grailville New Veggies Garden Volunteer Day [last Saturday of each month thru October @ 9 AM - Noon]: Learn about gardening for your backyard while volunteering in Grailville’s kitchen garden, where produce is grown to serve guests of the Grailville Retreat Center. This 60-year-old kitchen garden has been organically certified since 1992. No experience needed; help for a day or for the season. Volunteers are welcome to come on other days, too. Bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, gardening footwear & mid-morning snack if you wish. They'll provide tools. In case of severe weather, volunteer day will be cancelled. Grailville’s Garden Volunteer Days project is part of Granny's Backyard Family Garden Project (see above). At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info, monthly topics & RSVP @ 513.683.2340, ml.grailville@fuse.net & www.grailville.org.
Architrecks Guided Walking Tours of Cincinnati [thru October]: Enjoy award-winning, pedestrian-friendly tours of interesting Cincinnati neighborhoods & their rich history. Venues include Downtown, Mt Adams, Over the Rhine, Findlay Market/Brewery District, Clifton & Northside/Cumminsville. Tours are led by trained guides. All proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Preservation Association. More info & fees @ 513.721.4506, info@cincinnatipreservation.org & www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks.
The Chemistry of Color: The Sorgenti Collection of Contemporary African American Art [Wednesdays-Sundays thru 1 November @ 11 AM - 5 PM]: This exhibition traces developments in African-American art with paintings, sculptures, works on paper & mixed media by Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold, Betye Saar, Sam Gilliam, Benny Andrews & many more. These artworks are vibrant, optimistic & spectacularly colorful. $8 for adults; $6 for seniors & students over 18; free for students 18 and under. Free for everyone on Wednesdays. At the Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike Street, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. Free parking in Taft garage. More info @ 513.241.3040 & www.taftmuseum.org.
Drawings, Paintings & Collage by Miss Hedi & The Tank - art exhibit [thru Sunday 1 November]: A former Cincinnatian artist, & an artist new to the city, each exhibit new works exploring fictional characters & their lore. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577 & http://nvisionshop.com.
PRESENCE: Encountering God's Healing Power - Art Exhibit [thru Sunday 1 November]: Original paintings, photography presented by ARCH (Arts Revival of College Hill). Free. Open daily 9 AM-7PM. At the Atrium of College Hill Presby, 5742 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info @ 513.541.5676 & www.chpc.org.
Paintings & Found Object Art [thru Sunday 1 November]: Art by 2008 Cincinnati Arts Grant Recipient Ursula Roma. At Myra's Dionysus, 121 Calhoun Street, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.961.1578.
boom - Live Theatre [thru Saturday 7 November]: This play by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb finds Jo arriving at what appears to be an underground laboratory after answering a Craigslist ad promising “sex to change the course of the world.” What she finds is Jules, a marine biologist who has determined that the world is going to end, tonight. When it turns out to be true, Jules & Jo begin to realize this is only the 1st of many signs their relationship is not meant to be. Directed by Drew Fracher. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 day of show. At Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.300.5669 & www.knowtheatre.com.
Argentine Tango year around; Milonga In The Park this Sunday: Tango del Barrio, Cincinnati's Argentine Tango social club, inhabits a lively corner of eclectic Northside, the city's most vibrant & diverse neighborhood. More than a dance studio, Tango del Barrio is a gathering place, a welcoming community of dancers & friends devoted to sharing the spirit & intrigues of Argentine Tango. Their next Milonga In The Park is Sunday 30 August @ 7 PM in Ault Park. Check out their schedule of classes, practices, milongas (social dances) & special events. Tango del Barrio is at 4046 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.591.0019, 513.591.1948, lopezonr@fuse.net, mwizer@earthlink.net & www.tangodelbarrio.com.
Fun Ecstatic Dance of the Heart [Sundays @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM]: You are invited to an experience of Community: Fun freestyle dancing based loosely on Gabrielle Roth's 5 rhythm wave dances. Live & recorded music. Bring your drums, rattles & shakers. Wear comfortable casual clothes & bring your own water for hydration. Be still or dance a jig or sweat your prayers. Enjoy community. Presented by Grace In Motion. Sliding scale of $7-10. At Grailville's Oratory (the beautiful big barn), 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info at 513.729.7074 & graceinmotion@hotmail.com.
Blessingways: Mindy Mossman is pleased to announce her partnership with the Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center to offer Blessingway Ceremonies for pregnant & adoptive mothers. The Blessingway is a mother-centered ceremony including friends & family that honors a woman as she transitions thru pregnancy & birth into motherhood. Each ceremony is custom designed to provide a deeply meaningful, delightful & transformational experience for the mother-to-be while honoring her personal belief system. $200 includes consult, invites & facilitation. More info from Mindy @ 513.319.6612, mindyblessing@me.com & www.theplaceforfamilies.com/programs/for-parents.
Miami University Italian Cinema Series 2009 [Tuesdays thru 8 December @ 7:30 PM]: See some of the essential Italian film classics accompanied by discussion, led by Professor Sante Matteo, who curated & presents the series in conjunction with the Italian cinema course he teaches at Miami University. Unless noted, the spoken language is Italian, with English subtitles. Beginning with 1860 (Sep 15), screenings will be preceded by a 10-15 minute student presentation on the film’s director. Free & open to the public. In 102 Benton Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. This venue is a recently refurbished auditorium with very comfortable seating & convenient adjacent parking. It is on the north side of High Street (Route 27 N from Cincinnati) at the intersection of Tallawanda Street. Map @ www.miami.muohio.edu/about_miami/campusmap/. More info @ matteos@muohio.edu.
Oct. 20: Boccaccio 70 (De Sica, Fellini, Monicelli, Visconti, 1962)
Oct. 27: Il mafioso (Mafioso, Alberto Lattuada, 1962)
Nov. 3: For a Few Dollars More (Sergio Leone, 1965), in English
Nov. 10: Pasqualino Settebellezze (Seven Beauties, Lina Wertmuller, 1975)
Nov. 17: L’assedio (Besieged, Bernardo Bertolucci, 1998)
Dec. 1: Le chiavi di casa (The Keys to the House, Gianni Amelio, 2004)
Dec. 8: Il caimano (The Cayman, Nanni Moretti, 2007)
Miami University French Cinema Series 2009 [Tuesdays thru 8 December @ 5:30 PM]: Last week we featured the Italian film series (now listed under Ongoing TSTs). Now Miami U. unveils their French Cinema Series. The screenings are accompanied by discussion, led by Professor Elisabeth Hodges, who curated & presents the series in conjunction with FRE/FST 366, which she teaches at Miami University. Unless noted, the spoken language is French, with English subtitles. Free & open to the public. In 40 Irvin Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. This venue is a recently refurbished auditorium with very comfortable seating & convenient adjacent parking. Map @ www.miami.muohio.edu/about_miami/campusmap/. More info @ hodgesed@muohio.edu.
Oct 20: Jean-Luc Godard “Contempt” (1963)
Oct 27: Jacques Demy “Demoiselles de Rochefort” (1968)
Nov 3: Agnès Varda “Vagabond” (1985)
Nov 10: Krzysztof Kiesloswski “Blue” (1994)
Nov 17: Matthieu Kassovitz “Hate” (1995)
Nov 24: No screening – Thanksgiving Break
Dec 1: J. Schnabel “Diving Bell & the Butterfly” (2007)
Dec 8: Olivier Asseyas et al “Paris je t’aime” (2007)
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Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May @ 8-10 PM]: The first & best film festival in Cincinnati will present live-action, documentary, & short films... Presented by Flicks Я Us. Tickets are $8. At The Movie Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info @ 513.111.2222, info@filmfestival.com & www.filmfestival.com.
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