Tri-State Treasures by Jim Kesner

 
Tri-State Treasures


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Freedom Without Walls: Commemorating the Fall of the Berlin Wall:
<> Monday 9 November: The Fall of the Wall, 20 Years After - An international conference examines the fall of the Berlin Wall & subsequent int'l political, economic, geographic & cultural transformations. Speakers: Sander Gilman (Comparative Lit & Cultural Studies, Emory U.): "Sex & the City: Thoughts on Literature, Gender & Normalization in the New Germany;" Josef Joffe (Founding editor & publisher of Die Zeit, Hamburg; Poli Sci, Stanford U.): "20 Years Later: Which Way did the Wall Fall?;" Saskia Sassen (Sociology, Columbia U.): "Global 1989?;" James Sheehan (History, Stanford U.): “Twenty Years After: Three Questions about the End of the Cold War.” Free. At Tangeman University Center, University of Cincinnati. More info @ www.berlinwallconference.net.
<> Tuesdays & Thursdays 10,12,17 & 19 November @ 4 PM: Berlin times four - A FilmFest; all free. Tue 10 Nov: "Ode To Joy & Freedom;" Thu 12 Nov: "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold;" Tue 17 Nov: "The Lives of Others;" & Thu 19 Nov: "Goodbye Lenin!" At Tangeman University Center, University of Cincinnati.
<> Friday 20 November @ Noon-1:30 PM: A presentation by the Consul General of Germany, Onno Huckmann, on “The Fall of the Berlin Wall 1989 – 2009: Implication for Europe & World." Presented by the European-American Chamber of Commerce, Foreign Policy Leadership Council, Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council & Professor Dr. Richard Shade, Honorary Consul of Germany. Admission is $25. Register by Mon 16 Nov. At Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & registration @ www.europe-cincinnati.com/index.php?id=1617.
<> Friday-Saturday 20-21 November @ 8 PM: Freedom Without Walls - A Commemorative Concert by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, featuring Brahms' Symphony #2 & Mozart's Violin Concerto #4, K. 218 with Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud. At Music Hall, Cincinnati. More info @ http://cincinnatisymphony.org/Content.php?id=104.
More info about the Cincinnati program @ Richard.Schade@uc.edu. More info about the global program @ www.freedomwithoutwalls.org.
 
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How Much Joy Can You Stand? [Thursday 5 November @ 6-9 PM]: Begin the process of exploring a different relationship with life. Discover the 10 truths about creativity, why your dreams are important & enjoy a hands-on creative experience. Presented by Polly Giblin, CCMC. $30. Creative Catalysts Studio, #231, 2515 Essex Place, Cincinnati, OH  45206. More info @ 513.305.0401, polly@pollygiblin.com & www.pollygiblin.com.
 
Reiki II: 2nd Degree Reiki Healing [Thursdays 5, 12 & 19 November @ 7-9 PM]: Reiki II adds more energy to your healing work, plus mental & emotional healing & distant healing. $90 for the course. As a refresher course, $60 for those previously Attuned to Reiki II. Led by Patricia Garry. At 1812 Wm. H. Taft Road, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info & to register @ patgarry@fuse.net & www.patriciagarry.com.
 
New prints by Julie Lonneman & Saad Ghosn - art opening [Friday 6 November @ 6-10 PM]: Two Cincinnati artists exhibit new prints: Julie's prints explore the Knowlton Avenue area of Northside; Saad offers 2 portfolios of prints in memory of artist Jan Knoop. This exhibition is made possible with support from the City of Cincinnati Individual Artist Grants Program. Exhibition runs thru Sun 6 Dec. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577 & http://nvisionshop.com.
 
Our House - art opening [Friday 6 November @ 5-9 PM]: Columbia-Tusculum resident, artist & musician Cynthia Matyi will be featured in a solo exhibit, emphasizing about 30 of her original oil impressions of Columbia-Tusculum Victorian houses. "While the Victorian style has a definite character range, each house is so unique that I never tire of depicting the 'painted ladies' in their entire splendor." Matyi uses palette-knife technique in her impressionistic landscape oil paintings. Free. Exhibit runs thru Fri 11 Dec. At Hyde Park Framers & Gallery, 3071 Madison Road, Oakley, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ www.matyiart.com.
 
Fame - The Musical [Friday-Saturday 6-7 November @ 7:30 PM]: The School for the Creative & Performing Arts consistently produces high quality performances that are fresh & exciting. Set during the last years of New York City’s venerated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street, Fame – The Musical is a bittersweet yet inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to 4 years of grueling artistic & academic work. With candor, humor & insight, the show explores issues that confront young people today: prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse & perseverance. Younger audiences may see the show as a mirror image of MTV’s reality TV series, Taking the Stage, featuring students from SCPA. Tix are $10-20. At Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.363.8100, scpatickets@gmail.com & http://scpa.cps-k12.org/boxoffice/documents/09-10season.pdf.
 
Laurel & Hardy Film Group Meeting [Saturday 7 November @ 7-10 PM]: Come have some country comedy as "The Chimp Tent," Cincinnati's own Laurel & Hardy film group, features an evening of funny films in the lovely Kentucky hamlet of Rabbit Hash. On the bill for the evening will be the Disney cartoon "Mickey's Polo Team" (1936), a classic Our Gang comedy “The Pigskin Palooka” (1937), & of course Laurel & Hardy, who feature in their short films: “Helpmates” (1932), “Brats” (1930 with original soundtrack), & "The Music Box" (1932 Academy Award winner). Plus perhaps an extra or two. Presented by The Sons of the Desert (Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society). $5 for adults; free for kids under 13. In the barn next to the Rabbit Hash General Store, 10021 Lower River Road, Rabbit Hash, KY 41005. More info @ 513.559.0112, chimptent@live.com, www.rabbithash.com & www.thechimptent.com.
 
Thaddeus Rex – Read Like A Rock Star! [Saturday 7 November @ 11 AM]: A PBS veteran & award winning songwriter, Thaddeus Rex’s unique brand of high octane music & contagious enthusiasm has been hailed by the Washington Post as “party Monty Python, part Dr. Seuss” & by the LA Times as “a sincere celebration of reading.” He’s also been known to get kids excited about reading along the way. He travels the country non-stop, readin’, rockin’ & promotin’ a writing contest that New York Magazine called “a more modest, kiddie version of American Idol.” Tix are $7 for adults; $5 for kids. At Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550 & Jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com.
 
Eleventh Annual Blues & Boogie Piano Summit [Saturday 7 November @ 9 PM]: Featuring Lluis Coloma from Barcelona, Lias Otey from Tucson, Barrelhouse Chuck from Chicago, & Ricky Nye from Cincinnati. Plus Brian Aylor on drums, Steve Perakis on bass & George Bedard on guitar. Tix are $20. A non-smoking event. Doors open at 8 PM. At the Southgate House, 24 East 3rd Street, Newport, KY 41071. More info @ 859.431.2201, www.rickynye.com & www.southgatehouse.com.
 
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.
 
Usui Reiki Levels I & II Training [Saturday-Sunday 7-8 November @ 10 AM - 6 PM]: Easily & quickly learn how to use this gentle yet powerful energy to heal yourself & facilitate healing with others. No experience required for Level I. Attend one or both days. Nurses: 8 contact hours per day. Massage Therapists: 7 contact hours per day. Level I - $135; Level II - $185. $50 deposit per level due by October 31. If you have taken these levels before & have your certificates, you may review for $50 per level plus $20 for new manual if needed. Facilitated by JoAnn Utley. At Synergy Holistic Health, 7413 Hwy 42, # 3, Florence, KY 41042. More info & register @ 502.777.3865, jutley5122@bellsouth.net & www.joannutley.byregion.net.
 
Hawaiian Huna Primer Series: The Basics of the Adventurer Shaman [Saturdays 7 & 21 November & 5 December @ 12:30-3:30 PM]: Explore the philosophies, practices & gentle, harmonizing ways of Hawaiian Huna, the way of the adventurer shaman. You'll discuss the Huna interpretation of the body, mind & spirit, exploring ways to understand & interact with each. You'll investigate the 7 principles of Huna: awareness, freedom, focus, presence, love, confidence & effectiveness. You'll practice techniques for living these principles in everyday life. The series is taught by Nancy L. Bloemer, ThD, RYT, LMT, & is based on the work of the highly acclaimed Huna teacher & author, Serge Kahili King. $115 for the series (3 sessions) or $45 per session. At Angelic Whispers Holistic Center, 11465 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246. More info @ 513.782.0101, www.angelicwhispers.com & www.practicalwellness.org.
 
John A. Roebling & His Suspension Bridge on the Ohio River [Sunday 8 November @ 2 PM]: The 2009 Northern Kentucky History, Art & Culture Lecture Series presents this lecture by Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann. The elegant Roebling Suspension Bridge that connects downtown Covington & Cincinnati is both a National Historic Landmark & a National Engineering Landmark. While we await it's closing next spring for painting & repairs, come to learn about the bridge builder who created it, John A Roebling, who also designed the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Dr. Tolzmann, is a well known local historian, author & editor of numerous books on German-American history. $7 at the door. At the Scudder House, Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.431.0020.
 
Babywearing Bliss [Sunday 8 November @ 2 PM]: A free workshop on safely & comfortably carrying a baby from birth thru toddler years, the 2nd Sunday of each month. Megan Seaman-Kossmeyer, co-leader of the Cincinnati chapter of Attachment Parenting International, facilitates this monthly exchange. Experiment & ask questions about the different kinds of carriers (wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais & soft-structured) & browse the selection after class. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
 
ReTHINK Afghanistan: A Way Forward Teach-In [Monday 9 November @ 5:30-8 PM]: Confused about what’s going on in Afghanistan? Unsure of what we are doing there? Wondering about a way forward that protects lives & serves the interest of the Afghans & us? Join the teach-in & enjoy Middle Eastern food. Listen to featured Afghan speaker who recently returned from Afghanistan in disgust after working a private contractor there. See clips from the film Rethink Afghanistan. Participate in interactive sessions about concrete things people from the Greater Cincinnati area can do to end the war & help fund development projects. Sponsored by IJPC, Xavier University's Sigma Gamma Rho, & XU Peace Studies Committee. At Xavier University, location TBA. More info @ 513.579.8547 & www.ijpc-cincinnati.org.
 
Vegan Thanksgiving Love Fest [Wednesday 11 November @ 6-8 PM]: Get inspiration from local restaurateurs & food craftspeople for a Thanksgiving meal centered around festive plant-based foods. A vegan Thanksgiving is as simple as a lentil or nut roast, stuffed squash, corn chowder soup, candied yams, cranberry sauce & pumpkin pie. Registration is $11 & includes food samples from Five Star Foodies, Lavomatic, Loving Cafe, Lucky John Market, Melt, Myra’s Dionysus, Naturally Yours, Tucker’s Restaurant & World Peace Jubilee. Drinks from Whirly Girl Coffee are separate. Music provided by Kate Haralson & Doug Kreitzer. Proceeds benefit Live Green Planet Eco Garden Project in Over-the-Rhine. Space is limited. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP by 10 Nov @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
 
The Art of Living Retreat [Friday-Sunday 13-15 November]: The 3rd annual multi-arts retreat designed to help women from all walks of life reconnect with their handmade lives. Led by Diane Debevec, Gloria Esenwein & Pauletta Hansel, the retreat combines movement, visual arts & writing. Open to women with any or no experience in the art forms, the weekend will include group & individual creative time, community building, rest, reflection & fun. Tuition including meals range from $200-300. Reservations required. Limited scholarships. At Grailville, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340 & www.grailville.org.
 
A Traditional Vegan Thanksgiving with Chef Mark Stroud [Saturday 14 November @ 11 AM - 1 PM]: Join Culinary Olympic award-winning chef Mark Stroud for this hands-on cooking class on preparing a wholesome vegan Thanksgiving. Learn what staple ingredients & equipment to have in the kitchen, where to purchase products & how to transform traditional holiday dishes into vegan delights. Registration is $36. RSVP by 11 Nov @ anna@worldpeaceyoga.com. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
 
Holiday Treasures Guild Show [Saturday 14 November @ 6-8 PM]: Kennedy Heights Arts Center presents the opening of their Holiday Treasures Guild Show featuring artwork from local artists. Light refreshments, beverages & live music by harpist Linda Greiser. Free. Thru Sat 9 Jan. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montogmery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info @ 513.631.4278, ellen@kennedyarts.org & www.kennedyarts.org.
 
Hope Sings Eternal: The Women Gather [Saturday-Sunday 14-15 November @ 8 PM (Sat) & 3 PM (Sun)]: MUSE collaborates with local writer & poet Kathy Wilson & multi-instrumentalist Liz Wu for a program celebrating life with prose, poetry & music. This concert celebrates the tenacity & healing strength of women. In a beautiful traditional setting of an Iraqi lullaby, MUSE sings in Arabic accompanied by dumbek & cello. They include a traditional sacred chant from the Santeria religion of Cuba. "Yemaya Asesu" celebrates Yemaya, a feminine Orisha who represents the maternal force of creation & life itself. In a poignant & exhilarating arrangement of "Women Should Be a Priority," MUSE premieres this piece that includes a rap illustrating the amazing tapestry of activities & achievements of women. Tickets are $15 for an adult & child; $10 for students; $5 for kids under 13. Free childcare with RSVP by Nov 1 to 513.221.1118. At St. John’s Unitarian Universalist Church; 320 Resor Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info & tix @ 513.221.1118 & www.musechoir.org.
 
34th Season of the Cathedral Concert Series [Sunday 15 November @ 3 PM]: Terry McCandless, Concert Organist, Kenyon College, Columbus, OH. Organ Music from Germany, France & Italy. This is the 2nd of 6 concerts thru April 2010. The Series endeavors to present instrumental & choral music from the rich tradition of Western Liturgy & inspired classical music in a suitable visual & acoustic environment. Series Music Director, Dr. Robert J. Schaffer. No admission charge; freewill offering accepted. 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.cathedralconcertseries.org.
 
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest [thru Sunday 15 November @ 8 PM (Wed-Sat) & 2 PM (Sun)]: Randle P. McMurphy is a charming rogue who contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than prison. Once there, he clashes with the head nurse, the infamous Nurse Ratched. The two battle for control of the ward & the hearts & minds of the patients. When he stages a revolt so the inmates can see the World Series on TV then arranges a midnight party with liquor & chippies, he is severely disciplined. But his spirit remains free & his inspiration deals a severe blow to Nurse Ratched’s dictatorship. By Dale Wasserman, adapted from the novel by Ken Kesey. 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.
 
French & Moroccan Films: CWC Global Cinema Series [Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday 15, 17 & 18 November]: The French masterpiece "The Summer Hours" (2008) & Moroccan sexy tragedy "What a Wonderful World" (2006) are the next offerings in CWC's 10-film global cinema series. In "The Summer Hours" [L'heure d'été], siblings witness the disappearance of their childhood memories as they relinquish the family belongings to ensure their deceased mother's succession. Starring Juliette Binoche, Charles Berling, Jerémie Rénier & Edith Scob. "Packed to bursting with rich meaning & deep implication. The assurance & aesthetic poise of the film make it quietly ravishing...a masterpiece." ~ AO Scott, NYTimes. In "What a Wonderful World," Kenza, a tough female traffic cop, begins an unlikely love affair with the stony-eyed contract killer Kamel, only to have tragedy befall the ill-fated lovers. A sexy, stylish & gleefully hip film set in modern-day Casablanca. See "What a Wonderful World" then "The Summer Hours" on Double-Feature Sunday @ 4 & 6:30 PM, with sandwiches, snacks & beverages between screenings. "The Summer Hours" is shown again Tue 17 Nov & "What a Wonderful World" is shown again Wed 18 Nov, both preceded by a social hour & cash bar. Tuesday post-film discussion led by Dr. Giséle Loriot-Raymer, NKU Department of World Languages & Lit. Tix are $8 in advance; $10 at the door; Sunday Double-Feature combo tix are $12 in advance; $15 at the door. At the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011. Free parking; full handicapped access. More info, tix, schedule & film descriptions @ 859.781.8151 & WorldCinema@fuse.net & www.cincyworldcinema.org.
 
Park + Vine Eco Book Club [Monday 16 November @ 6-7 PM]: At the next Eco Book Club, discuss the topics that are important to physicist, author & environmental activist Vandana Shiva, whose books are Biopiracy: the Plunder of Nature & Knowledge (1997), Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply, & Manifestos on the Future of Food & Seed (2007). Join great conversation without feeling pressure to start or finish the book selection. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP by 10 Nov @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
 
The New School Montessori Open House [Wednesday 18 November @ 7-8:30 PM]: The New School Montessori in North Avondale invites families to visit their facility. Teachers, parents & school administrators will happily answer questions as you wander thru the beautiful Mitchell mansion that houses the school. At 3 Burton Woods Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info @ 513.281.7999 & www.thenewschool.cc.
 
2009 Beaujolais Premiere [Thursday 19 November @ 6:30-9:30 PM]: Every year, on the 3rd Thursday of November, France releases its highly anticipated & closely guarded new wine from the Beaujolais region. Get a taste & be part of this festive tradition enjoyed for centuries by people around the world. Form connections with 350 int'l business executives & community members from Greater Cincinnati. Experience the global excitement as the Beaujolais Nouveau is uncorked in Paris, Moscow, Tokyo, New York & 100s of other cities worldwide. This year's Beaujolais Premiere uncorks a new way to connect with your favorite personalities from the arts, culture, sports, business & politics. You'll have the opportunity to bid & win the attendance of your favorite guest celebrity at a private gathering with your closest friends & associates. Celebrity #1 has 16 Telarc recordings including a 2008 Grammy for "Best Surround Sound." Celebrity #2 holds the title for life of "Mr. Cincinnati." Celebrity #3 is leading the integration of 2 major financial institutions in Greater Cincinnati. Celebrity #4 had a radio show on Warm 98 & wrote the original score for Peter Pan. Learn their identities on Thu 12 Nov. Dress code is business/cocktail attire. $60 for members, $75 for non-members; $90 at the door. RSVP by Fri 13 Nov. At the Maketewah Country Club, 5401 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237. More info & RSVP @ 513.651.6845, eacc@europe-cincinnati.com & www.europe-cincinnati.com.
 
Room Service - the photographic story of 3 hotel rooms [thru Friday 20 November @ 11 AM - 6 PM]: Room Service is the work of local photographer Deogracias Lerma. This photographic installation takes you behind the scenes of 3 different rooms in 3 different hotels with 3 different women. Each room tells a story of the ‘transaction’ taking place within its walls, but in the end, the same story. Deogracias is a Cincinnati based photographer who specializes in portraits, theatre & dance. He worked under Annie Leibovitz while cultivated his own perspective & style. Deogracias was adjunct professor at UC DAAP where he taught fashion photography. At Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.300.5669 & www.knowtheatre.com.
 
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures

Tai Chi Classes with Ralph Dehner [Thursdays @ 10 AM - Noon]: His students write that Ralph Dehner, Tai Chi for Health Master/Trainer, is Cincinnati's premier Tai Chi teacher & an outstanding human being who'll lead you thru the journey of Tai Chi, a slow Chinese martial art now celebrated worldwide as a way to balance energies within. Ralph introduces 2 Tai Chi classes at his Fairfield studio. Standardized Yang 24 Forms @ 10-11 AM: the most popular Tai Chi forms; great for beginners thru advanced students; easy to learn, but with great depth the 24 Forms are the fundamentals to a life time practice or a route toward advanced/competition forms; $96 for 8-weeks. Yang 32 Sword Forms @ 11 AM - Noon: the sword counterpart to 24 Forms; 32 Sword adds a new dimension to your Tai Chi practice, requires some background in 24 Forms or other Tai Chi open-hand forms; $96 for 8-weeks. Two-class special: join both 24 & 32 sword classes & get the sword class for half price ($48). Tai Chi classes offered at other locations on Mondays & Thursdays at 6 PM in Clifton. At 5927 Embassy Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014. More info & registration @ 513.519.0559 & ralph.dehner@juno.com.
 
Argentine Tango year around: 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. 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.
 
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.
 
New Manifest Calls for Entry:  BURB is an international competitive exhibit of works in any medium exploring zones of living. By the end of the 20th century, suburbia became the place where over half of all Americans live & work: backyard BBQs, super-size shopping boxes, mini-vans & cul-de-sacs. Manifest invites work in any medium that responds to this modern construct: suburbia. Postmark deadline for entry is Friday 11 December. Exhibit is Jan 22 to Feb 19. International Drawing Annual 5 (INDA5) is a competitive annual publication of works of contemporary drawing & writing about drawing to recognize, document & publish excellent, current & relevant works of drawing from around the world. Cash awards total $1000. Postmark deadline for entry is Thursday 31 December. Hardcover & perfect bound books available fall 2010. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.861.3638 & www.manifestgallery.org.
 
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.
    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.
    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.