If you are not getting the whole Weekly via email now, please send me a message and let me know. I'll put you on the "weekly short email + blog link" list instead.
Stay warm,
ellen
The Lloyd House Wednesday Night Salon WEEKLY
1/14/10
A Newsletter published every Thursday from the Lloyd House in Cincinnati
Email subscriptions: 623
Our Salon blog is an interactive site: http://lloydhouse.blogspot.com
If you would like to respond, amend, or correct anything in this Newsletter, please consider using that. I will receive a copy of anything posted there.
FIVE SECTIONS, including:
- Table Notes of the discussion at this Wednesday night's Salon, as recorded by Ellen
- Events and Opportunities
- Articles and Letters
- Book, Film, Theater, TV, Music, Website Reviews
- Tri-State Treasures, compiled by Jim Kesner
Submissions: you must have the email copy to me by Wednesday night midnight. Copy the format you see in this Weekly please. (Times New Roman font, text 14 pt, headlines 20 pt. Maroon for Opportunities and Events, Navy for articles.)
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 10 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
At the table:
Laruen Hanisian, Bentley Davis, Carolyn Clark, Viddle, Mr. G, Mira Rodwan, Julia Yarden, Sophia Yarden, Judy Cirillo, Darrel Kidwell, Ellen Bierhorst
Announcements at Table
Julia has $3.50 farmer eggs for sale.
Judy:Sierra Club meeting. Supporting our legislators who support clean energy. Organizations are encouraged to sign forms; also encouraging individuals to write hand written letters. Thurs night, Tomorrow, at Aquarius Star on Ludlow, there will be a letter writing party ...6:30 pm, across from Sitwells.
After writing the letters, they will be collected and returned to Sierra Club to be delivered. On behalf of the Clean Energy Act.
Carolyn: I get newsletter from CREDO, a great organization. I get my long dist. phone thru them. Used to be "Working Assets". They support at least 50 wonderful organizations...environmental, progressive. When you pay your bill, you can indicate which organizations you want them to support. Good newsletter. Google it.
Darrel: Gore originally said ice caps will melt about 10 years, but scientists have recalculated and now think it is 300 years.
Julia: not correct. The ice is melting faster than they thought, basic research in Greenland. ... island nations have been evacuated in S. Pacific due to rising water.
I have friends in international shipping, and they are banking on having year round sea lanes thru the artic.
Other things. Deforestation in the Amazon. Archer Daniels Midland is there growing soy for China, slashing and burning the rain forest. Disturbs the precipitation cycles in other places on the planet. ... evidence of faster dumping of rainfall, not good for planting. ... also deforestation and desertification. Chineese have 178 million cattle in the Gobi desert. They are having enormous dust bowls.
I will be presenting at OFEA, Ohio Organic farmers. Weather systems in catastrophic flux as a result of global warming.
Bentley: our DEA. Lots of things. The supreme court decision is huge. Citizens United vs FEC, fed. elections commission. In this case... "Citizens United" put out a movie against Hillary. the FEC said it wasn't proper, in violation ... The court could have said, "This wasn't just electioneering, it was like a political book." Instead, they said, Corporations are people, money = speech: corporations may now spend their general funds on political activity because of freedom of speech. They still can't give unlimited money to a candidate, but they can spend unlimited funds on ads supporting a candidate or opposing one. ... There are possible fixes in the works for this; lawyers are still trying to grasp the implications. ONe fix would be to tax heavily corporate funds... You could say that any corp who gets gov't money can't do political stuff, just as federal imployees an't. Public financing of elections might mitigate... It puts the onus on the public to be more informed and engaged.
The court's decision overturned major precedents. That's the biggest news of the week.
That plus the Democrat's loss of Ted Kennedy's seat in the Senate. Scott Brown.
Mira Gary Wills new book.
"The Journey" by Mary Oliver read by Ellen.
H1N1 Virus with Dr. Mike Nichols
Gateways to Healing, chiropractic and nutrition on Jefferson Ave near Cactus Pear.
Your talk about governmental stuff, psychotic stuff, relates to Swine Flu. From everything I've learned, Swine Flu is a hoax. It is not the pandemic that they are trying to push onto the public. CBS did a 3 month investigation concluding last Oct. Hard time getting info from the CDC. Reporter went state to state, compiled info on rates. Found that in over 8,000 specimens from Florida of cases supposed to be H1N1, only 17% were actually positive. And 83% of them were negative for any flu! ... In CA 13,700 specimens alleged to have been swine flu, 2% were swine flu, on retest.
In July the CDC sent to hospitals to stop testing for H1N1. So now any flu is "presumed to be H1N1". Checking after the fact, most of these cases weren't even flu at all.
CBS... when you come down with chills, fever, headach, etc. etc. it is only 17% likely to be flu.
There are thousands of flu strains. The CDC makes a calculated guess as to which three will be strongest in any year. They push the flu vaccine on preg women, old people, children. They put stats for flu deaths inflated by any respiratory illness e.g. pneumonia.
"36,000 people die from flu in the US in 2005" but only 1,836 died from influenza, the rest from pneumonia. This is on their CDC website.
The numbers used to create these panics are not accurate.
Dr. Mercola's website, a osteopathic physician, Parlimentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, determined that the
makers of vaccines have fabricated the pandemic news. They are inquiring.
http://fleshandstone.net a website; Jane Burgermeister, a scientist, has filed criminal charges against WHO (world health organiation), UN, and high ranking US officials and business executives... alleging that the flu pandemic was created in order to sell vaccine. Her research is convincing. Her charges are moving forward in the system. Says the H1N1 virus was created in a lab in Austria.
The stats for flu for 2009; the seasonal regular flu has been far more virulent than H1N1. Most of those who get H1N1 recover with no complications. Dr Hugh Fudenburg, impressive scientist, look him up on web, if you get flu shots 5 years in a row, you have 10 times higher risk for Alzheimers than if you only received one or two of the shots.
Might be because of the adjuvants, (additional stuff) added to the shots; and mercury is still in the flu shots. Thimersol, contains mercury.
Bottom line in this talk: Our medical system is based on fear. To get you do something, they make you afraid. It is a lie that you can't get into public school without vaccines. In ohio you can be exempt from religious, philosophical reasons. You can just say you don't believe in it, fill out forms, and you don't have to have vaccines to enroll your children in public schools.
The H1N1 is not a threat. Think of it as "the flu". I have a list of recommendations.
1. Vitamin D is your best anti viral effectors. D3 is best. Recommended that you are tested for your levels. But the RDA is only 400 I.U.s. But that is a huge underestimate. Only amount to avoid rickets. Don't worry about taking too much and having toxic effect. Now in the ballpark of 35 IUs per pound of body weight. http://Mercola.com has a recommendation, chart to assess how much you need. You could easily take 1400 IU and still be low. My mother was having SAD (seasonal affective disorder) in Washington state; had severely low D levels. Her MD gave an Rx for 25,000 IUs per day. Took that for 4 weeks. Now at 6,000 IUs per day.
About sun; here in Cinti. most of the research on rickets done here. We don't get much sun exposure in winter. Don't worry about overdoing the D; natural sun will destroy the Rx vitamin D.
If you are going to take huge doses like my mother, you need to be tested. (is a fat soluable vitamin, you can overdose.) But it is safe to take 800-12000 per day. I take around 2800 IU per day myself. I feel that is a safe number.
Depression, SAD... get checked.
2. Eliminate all sugar from your diet. http://gatewaystohealing.com there is a link to my blog. Posted a video on "Death by Sugar".
3. Eat lots of fresh organic vegetables and berries. Berries are best fruits. Fresh is better than juice.
4. Exercise appropriately boosts immune system.
5. tumeric, garlic, oregano.
6. Cocoanut oil and meat. The fat is not bad for y ou.
7. If you eat red meat, only eat local, grassfed organic meat. Has same levels as wild salmon. Bison is healthy.
8. Plenty of rest.
9. Reduce stress. Meditation; yoga; tai chi; ...
10. Eat plenty of naturally fermented foods.
sour kraut, kambucha, kefir, etc. "Fab Ferments" sells at Findlay Mkt, Northside Mkt.
11. eat wheat grass, blood tonic.
12. eat whole food diet; no processed, refined foods.
13. whole food vitamin supplement and herbs. Organic, whole food. Not cheap vitamins. (ellen, e.g. Standard Process).
Vegetables: best to worst...
local organic
non local organic
non organic local
non organic non local
Judy Frozen foods?
Mike: they are great. Not quite as good as local organic.
mira: what about green powder, barley, spirulina?
Mike they are OK. My attitude about supplements: I know about it a lot. Standard Process is the best company. I use them exclusively.
e.g. Catalin, multivitamin... only $35 for two months' supply.
Carolyn Restaurants?
Mike we try to eat at home as much as possible. But we love good food. We like Melt in Northside; Honey (northside); and Nectar in Mt Lookout; Mira's has great food. Loving Cafe, I have not been there.
Carolyn: books: Dean Ornish (+), Andrew Weil
Mike I am not a big fan of Dr Weil. Is a medical doctor. I am not anti-medicine. He is neither a regular medical dr nor a wholly natural doctor.
I am not a fan of Dr. Mehmat Oz
Don't know Adelle Davis
Do Like Diet for a Small Planet by Frances Moore Lappe
Julia: the Chinese Star Anise herb is good as preventative.
Today I volunteered at my daughter's public school. There were kids in the nurse's office who said, "We've been sick 3 months since getting the vaccine."
End of Table Notes
Hugs to all,
Ellen
Laruen Hanisian, Bentley Davis, Carolyn Clark, Viddle, Mr. G, Mira Rodwan, Julia Yarden, Sophia Yarden, Judy Cirillo, Darrel Kidwell, Ellen Bierhorst
Announcements at Table
Julia has $3.50 farmer eggs for sale.
Judy:Sierra Club meeting. Supporting our legislators who support clean energy. Organizations are encouraged to sign forms; also encouraging individuals to write hand written letters. Thurs night, Tomorrow, at Aquarius Star on Ludlow, there will be a letter writing party ...6:30 pm, across from Sitwells.
After writing the letters, they will be collected and returned to Sierra Club to be delivered. On behalf of the Clean Energy Act.
Carolyn: I get newsletter from CREDO, a great organization. I get my long dist. phone thru them. Used to be "Working Assets". They support at least 50 wonderful organizations...environmental, progressive. When you pay your bill, you can indicate which organizations you want them to support. Good newsletter. Google it.
Darrel: Gore originally said ice caps will melt about 10 years, but scientists have recalculated and now think it is 300 years.
Julia: not correct. The ice is melting faster than they thought, basic research in Greenland. ... island nations have been evacuated in S. Pacific due to rising water.
I have friends in international shipping, and they are banking on having year round sea lanes thru the artic.
Other things. Deforestation in the Amazon. Archer Daniels Midland is there growing soy for China, slashing and burning the rain forest. Disturbs the precipitation cycles in other places on the planet. ... evidence of faster dumping of rainfall, not good for planting. ... also deforestation and desertification. Chineese have 178 million cattle in the Gobi desert. They are having enormous dust bowls.
I will be presenting at OFEA, Ohio Organic farmers. Weather systems in catastrophic flux as a result of global warming.
Bentley: our DEA. Lots of things. The supreme court decision is huge. Citizens United vs FEC, fed. elections commission. In this case... "Citizens United" put out a movie against Hillary. the FEC said it wasn't proper, in violation ... The court could have said, "This wasn't just electioneering, it was like a political book." Instead, they said, Corporations are people, money = speech: corporations may now spend their general funds on political activity because of freedom of speech. They still can't give unlimited money to a candidate, but they can spend unlimited funds on ads supporting a candidate or opposing one. ... There are possible fixes in the works for this; lawyers are still trying to grasp the implications. ONe fix would be to tax heavily corporate funds... You could say that any corp who gets gov't money can't do political stuff, just as federal imployees an't. Public financing of elections might mitigate... It puts the onus on the public to be more informed and engaged.
The court's decision overturned major precedents. That's the biggest news of the week.
That plus the Democrat's loss of Ted Kennedy's seat in the Senate. Scott Brown.
Mira Gary Wills new book.
"The Journey" by Mary Oliver read by Ellen.
H1N1 Virus with Dr. Mike Nichols
Gateways to Healing, chiropractic and nutrition on Jefferson Ave near Cactus Pear.
Your talk about governmental stuff, psychotic stuff, relates to Swine Flu. From everything I've learned, Swine Flu is a hoax. It is not the pandemic that they are trying to push onto the public. CBS did a 3 month investigation concluding last Oct. Hard time getting info from the CDC. Reporter went state to state, compiled info on rates. Found that in over 8,000 specimens from Florida of cases supposed to be H1N1, only 17% were actually positive. And 83% of them were negative for any flu! ... In CA 13,700 specimens alleged to have been swine flu, 2% were swine flu, on retest.
In July the CDC sent to hospitals to stop testing for H1N1. So now any flu is "presumed to be H1N1". Checking after the fact, most of these cases weren't even flu at all.
CBS... when you come down with chills, fever, headach, etc. etc. it is only 17% likely to be flu.
There are thousands of flu strains. The CDC makes a calculated guess as to which three will be strongest in any year. They push the flu vaccine on preg women, old people, children. They put stats for flu deaths inflated by any respiratory illness e.g. pneumonia.
"36,000 people die from flu in the US in 2005" but only 1,836 died from influenza, the rest from pneumonia. This is on their CDC website.
The numbers used to create these panics are not accurate.
Dr. Mercola's website, a osteopathic physician, Parlimentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, determined that the
makers of vaccines have fabricated the pandemic news. They are inquiring.
http://fleshandstone.net a website; Jane Burgermeister, a scientist, has filed criminal charges against WHO (world health organiation), UN, and high ranking US officials and business executives... alleging that the flu pandemic was created in order to sell vaccine. Her research is convincing. Her charges are moving forward in the system. Says the H1N1 virus was created in a lab in Austria.
The stats for flu for 2009; the seasonal regular flu has been far more virulent than H1N1. Most of those who get H1N1 recover with no complications. Dr Hugh Fudenburg, impressive scientist, look him up on web, if you get flu shots 5 years in a row, you have 10 times higher risk for Alzheimers than if you only received one or two of the shots.
Might be because of the adjuvants, (additional stuff) added to the shots; and mercury is still in the flu shots. Thimersol, contains mercury.
Bottom line in this talk: Our medical system is based on fear. To get you do something, they make you afraid. It is a lie that you can't get into public school without vaccines. In ohio you can be exempt from religious, philosophical reasons. You can just say you don't believe in it, fill out forms, and you don't have to have vaccines to enroll your children in public schools.
The H1N1 is not a threat. Think of it as "the flu". I have a list of recommendations.
1. Vitamin D is your best anti viral effectors. D3 is best. Recommended that you are tested for your levels. But the RDA is only 400 I.U.s. But that is a huge underestimate. Only amount to avoid rickets. Don't worry about taking too much and having toxic effect. Now in the ballpark of 35 IUs per pound of body weight. http://Mercola.com has a recommendation, chart to assess how much you need. You could easily take 1400 IU and still be low. My mother was having SAD (seasonal affective disorder) in Washington state; had severely low D levels. Her MD gave an Rx for 25,000 IUs per day. Took that for 4 weeks. Now at 6,000 IUs per day.
About sun; here in Cinti. most of the research on rickets done here. We don't get much sun exposure in winter. Don't worry about overdoing the D; natural sun will destroy the Rx vitamin D.
If you are going to take huge doses like my mother, you need to be tested. (is a fat soluable vitamin, you can overdose.) But it is safe to take 800-12000 per day. I take around 2800 IU per day myself. I feel that is a safe number.
Depression, SAD... get checked.
2. Eliminate all sugar from your diet. http://gatewaystohealing.com there is a link to my blog. Posted a video on "Death by Sugar".
3. Eat lots of fresh organic vegetables and berries. Berries are best fruits. Fresh is better than juice.
4. Exercise appropriately boosts immune system.
5. tumeric, garlic, oregano.
6. Cocoanut oil and meat. The fat is not bad for y ou.
7. If you eat red meat, only eat local, grassfed organic meat. Has same levels as wild salmon. Bison is healthy.
8. Plenty of rest.
9. Reduce stress. Meditation; yoga; tai chi; ...
10. Eat plenty of naturally fermented foods.
sour kraut, kambucha, kefir, etc. "Fab Ferments" sells at Findlay Mkt, Northside Mkt.
11. eat wheat grass, blood tonic.
12. eat whole food diet; no processed, refined foods.
13. whole food vitamin supplement and herbs. Organic, whole food. Not cheap vitamins. (ellen, e.g. Standard Process).
Vegetables: best to worst...
local organic
non local organic
non organic local
non organic non local
Judy Frozen foods?
Mike: they are great. Not quite as good as local organic.
mira: what about green powder, barley, spirulina?
Mike they are OK. My attitude about supplements: I know about it a lot. Standard Process is the best company. I use them exclusively.
e.g. Catalin, multivitamin... only $35 for two months' supply.
Carolyn Restaurants?
Mike we try to eat at home as much as possible. But we love good food. We like Melt in Northside; Honey (northside); and Nectar in Mt Lookout; Mira's has great food. Loving Cafe, I have not been there.
Carolyn: books: Dean Ornish (+), Andrew Weil
Mike I am not a big fan of Dr Weil. Is a medical doctor. I am not anti-medicine. He is neither a regular medical dr nor a wholly natural doctor.
I am not a fan of Dr. Mehmat Oz
Don't know Adelle Davis
Do Like Diet for a Small Planet by Frances Moore Lappe
Julia: the Chinese Star Anise herb is good as preventative.
Today I volunteered at my daughter's public school. There were kids in the nurse's office who said, "We've been sick 3 months since getting the vaccine."
End of Table Notes
Hugs to all,
Ellen
SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES
"Cyrano" at theClifton Cultural Arts Center
Tomorrow, Friday night
Playhouse actors
Only $5
7:30
Pendleton Art Galleries
FINAL FRIDAY
A monthly event, tomorrow, Friday.
Donatos and Quizno's refreshments...
Very neat event. Lots of artists on display, also there to meet you.
Downtown on Pendleton, in OTR
BETSY LIPPITT sings Sat night
Appearing at the
College Hill Coffee Company
6128 Hamilton Avenue (45224)
Saturday---January 30, 2010
7:30pm-9:30pm
For more information call 542-2739 or 542-1577
E-mail tstoeberl@cinci.rr.com
Steve Hayes on Percussion
Celebrate the Full Moon… Hope…Wisdom…Peace…
Haiti Benefit Afro Beat Concert
This guy, Baoku Moses, is a trip. Super djembe player. Comes to my drum circle sometimes. Is the best.
Sunday Jan 31, 6 – 11 pm
20th Century Theater in Oakley on the square, madison rd.
All-star line up. Lots of different bands. All proceeds to go to Red Cross disaster relief.
$20 requested; $10 minimum. Bound to be a terrific time!
Art Exhibit
(Mary Ann is that remarkable woman who keeps Earthsave Cincinnati going. Has been to the Salon. Her paintings are "primitive" like Grandma Moses, and wonderful to see. Myra's is that excellent restaurant on Calhoun St between St. George's and U.C. Reasonable prices, delicious and imaginative fare, many vegetarian offerings. ellen)
Paintings by Mary Ann Lederer
at Myra's Dionysus Restaurant
121 Calhoun Street, 45219.
January 2010
See photos of Mary Ann's show here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/karenarnett/MaryAnnSLatestShowAtMyraS?feat=email#
Permaculture Course upcoming
3rd annual Cin City Permaculture Design Certification
launching February 19th. The class continues to fill up with more & more beautiful faces everyday. It is a short 2 weeks before registration closes and we start putting the finishing touches on this course.
This class will give you the foundations and know how to make your yard,
home, & community totally green, self sufficient, and resilient. It will give you rational security in the midst of our changing planet.
Attached you will find the syllabus for the class along with a promotional flyer, which will give you a better idea of what this class has to offer
Our teaching line up this year will bring more experience from around the city and the globe. Currently it will include Sam Dunlap, Doug Crouch, Sakina Grome, Mike Roman, Suellyn Schupe, Ande Schewe, Braden Trauth and many more. Our combined experience is both locally trained and Globally activated. It ranges from working with and studying with the top names in the field including Bill Mollison, David Holmgren, Geoff Lawton, Dave Jacke, Peter Bane, to cultivating our own locally trained teachers, some of which are graduates of previous classes, and have wonderful bioregional experience to share, which is so integral for making this region self sufficient.
If you would like to learn more please visit:
OMValleyPermaculture.wordpress.com
If you would like to register please contact Braden Trauth at OMValleyPermaculture@yahoo.com
or: 513-569-2579
Drum Building Workshop with Rich Spirit Borthwick Feb 5, Fri, Feb 6, Feb 11
Thanks for your interest in building a professional qulity Ashiko drum. Here is the link to my website that explains the process a bit.
www.richspiritdrums.com select Build your drum with Rich Spirit
Friday Night : Show up about 5pm, choose our staves and glue them together. We then wrap our rings and prep heads if time allows.
Saturday : We start at 9am to plane , sand, file and oil our shell 3 times. Finish wrapping rings and prep ours hides for the heading process.
When all the parts are ready we head the drum.
Then it takes about 4 days for the head to dry and stiffen-up, At this time we will pull the drum tight some and remove the hair over the playing surface. Then we tighten the drum fully up so as to get a good sharp tone near the edge. I say a tuned drum plays itself as it is so much easier to play a tuned drum. If time allows I will demonstrate some drum rythms and techniques and we can play some.
Please let others that might be interested know about this empowering experience.
As the flier states this will be the last workshop at 2009 prices, $150 for the 20" tall drum; $210 for the 24" tall drum; and $300 for the 30" tall drum.
All wood is recycled from bed boards, benches, table tops, palets and other woodshop castoffs ect.
Please let me know if you do not want to recieve future info.
Rich Spirit Borthwick
888-622-3786
10,000 drummers, hands a blazin
Good People, friends of mine,
Singing at College Hill Coffee Co., (Hamilton Ave at N. Bend)
Hi Friends,
Paulette Meier, Len Webb, and I will be sharing our music on Saturday, Feb. 6th, at the College Hill Coffee Company from 7:30 to 9:30pm. If you have the evening available we hope to have the pleasure of your company.
Hope to see you!
Jamie Fota
To: Shirley Reischman; gillianmayer@zoomtown.com; dlatta@glendaleohio.org
Subject: Need Volunteer Clients
A Xavier graduate student needs clients. If you know of one, can you give me their name and phone number?
This is the email I got. The student is female, which might make a difference...
If any of you have friends or colleagues that would like to receive 5-10 sessions of individual counseling please let me know their name and contact information. The sessions will take place at Xavier in our building about once a week, so make sure they know and are able to make such a commitment. I appreciate any help!
Take Care,
Laura Pasha
ARTICLES AND LETTERS
- GOV. Strickland's State of the State address: http://www.tedstrickland.com/content/pages/state_of_the_state/
- Justice Stephens dissents on Corporate Personhood/Campaign Financing decision: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/us/26bar.html?th&emc=th
- Nancy Dawley writes on "naysayers"
- Martha Bonvillan writes on Egypt article
- Terry Hocker writes on Gay Marriage/parenting issue
- Michael F. on Egypt
- Steve R. on Egypt
Comment on Last Week's Table Discussion Remark:
"Carolyn: on news tonight, 79% in cinti. Area believe the Republicans could do a better job."
Ellen,
Don't you think it's time to stop repeating poll numbers and naysayers that say the Republicans could do it better? They got us into our current catastrophes and have never admitted their policies were bad. In fact, they want to continue them. Democrats have had only 1 year to undo their messes - not nearly enough time.
Each time people repeat these comments, someone else begins to believe. I propose saying instead, "These problems were caused by 15 years of Republican policies in Congress. It's their fault, not the Democrats!"
Stop accepting blame!
Nancy Dawley
Martha Bonvillan Writes response to my Egypt Trip article
From: martha@bonv.com
Hi Ellen,
I enjoyed reading about your trip to Egypt and to Jordon. (see at http://www.lloydhouse.com) The world would be a better place if the Jews were as prevalent as the Muslims and the Muslim's were as scare as the Jews.
Ah ha, my impression was right. Ellen you are an aging flower child. Whereas I am an aging 60's idealist who has become very pragmatic. LSD and dropping out were never my style. However I am the type who worked for the Gene McCarthy campaign and for Obama more recently. My favorite columnist are David Brooks and Thomas Friedman who just make pragmatic sense to me.
I am disappointed in Obama's naivete. The economy, job creation, and education for specific jobs come first, then developing ways to deal with terrorism other than militarily, then health care. He needs to reveal the lack of regulations, the low tax rates, and the influence peddling of the Wall Street banks / brokerages in order to prevent a repeat melt down. People need to know and to be angry about the low rate of taxation for their firms as well as executive pay and bonuses. See the most recent issue of Mother Jones magazine and the Jan. 9th Bill Moyer's Journal. Finally health care needs a gradual repair for two reasons becaue many Americans like what they have and fear government. A gradual approach allows us to learn what actually works.
The short version is the government seems to be owned by and operated for the finacial sector and not for the citzens. Taxes on and regulations of the average citizen are not the problems. The low taxes on and the absense of regulations on the finacial sector and on the congress are the problem as well as the absense of full and balanced media coverage.
I too have no desire to visit a Muslim nation. The only one that I am considering is Turkey where I can see the layers of Greek, Roman, and early Christain civilizations. As for all those vibes in some of the ancient Egyptian places, who knows. It was interesting. I am very impressed that you did all that traveling.
See you on Mondays.
Martha Bonvillan
From Terry Hocker on Gay Marriage
As a proud black lesbian and the mother of three lovely children. I would like to hear a bit more from your conversation re same gender loving couples and the violation of our civil rights by prohibiting the free expression of love, Committment, fidelity and tax credits included in legal state recognized marriages. I also think that those who oppose are concerned about the children but not for the reasons that they say.
Roger F. on Egypt Article
Hi Ellen,
I've been meaning to respond to your Egypt blog - really enjoyed your thoughts and photos. I've taken a few spiritual journeys to Egypt. I've always felt a strong bond/connection with the Nile. If I've had past lives, one of them was spent there!!!
Steve Robinson on Egypt Article
Hello Ellen –
And hope you are keeping warm
Bethany sent me a copy of your potluck invitation and I followed the link to your Egyptian trip
You are so amazing and perceptive – no wonder I have admired and loved you for 40+ years
I really wish we could attend
Robert & I recently celebrated our 30th anniversary by taking a trip to the Grand Canyon
Best Regards – Steve Robinson
REVIEWS: BOOKS, MUSIC, CONCERTS, RESTAURANTS, WEBSITES ...
Please send me your tips...love to hear what you are reading etc. ellen
Tri-State Treasures
Tri-State Treasures is a chronological 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
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Donate to help the people of Haiti.
Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America [thru Monday 31 May]: An exhibition on the history of lynching in America from the 1870s to the 1960s, entitled Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America comes to Cincinnati from remarkable showings in New York City, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Jackson MS & Atlanta. The exhibition's centerpiece is a collection of photographs, postcards & memorabilia that were taken at various lynching events in the U.S. in the early decades of the 20th Century. These images, many of which were made into postcards & sent thru the mail, often depicted crowds of onlookers who appear to be celebrating the brutal spectacle. Although the killings were not confined to a period, place or race, an estimated 5,000 African-Americans died by lynching between 1882 & 1968. Related educational materials & programs are available online. An extensive series of programs are scheduled to coincide with the exhibition. At the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Jack H. Skirball Changing Exhibit Gallery, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.333.7500 & www.freedomcenter.org.
Volunteers for Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati [Saturdays 9 AM - 4 PM]: Help bring the old McKinley Elementary School back to its former beautiful glory. The new Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati will be home for events, theater, dance, music, classes, library, museum, speakers, storytellers, genealogy, history, book clubs, social interaction, radio shows, Rose of Tralee events & more. The space will be open to all. Any amount of time you can volunteer is valuable. Help is needed in all areas, e.g., sweeping, gardening, plastering, promoting, funding, etc. At the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati, in the former McKinley Elementary School, 3905 Eastern Avenue, Columbia Tusculum, Cincinnati, OH 45226. More info @ 513.262.9932, 513.225.6915, irishamericantheaterco@fuse.net & www.irishcenterofcincinnati.com.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Clave Sonic Quartet [Thursday 28 January @ 7:30 PM]: Clave Sonic is a Latin-Jazz-Funk group from Columbus, OH. The group combines intelligent songwriting, with infectious Latin & funk grooves, topped with a layer of smooth vocal melodies, to create an exciting, captivating & entertaining experience for listeners. Clave Sonic will be joined by Dean Marcellana on piano & keyboard, Mitch Matthew on vocals & trumpet, Shane Willis on drums & percussion & Mark Subel on bass. Cover is $5. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31@gmail.com & www.theredmoor.com.
Two Approaches to Portraiture [Thursdays for 12 weeks starting 28 January @ 4-6 PM or 7-9 PM]: Come enjoy the study of portraiture with experienced artist Shalmah Prince. Shalmah was a monitor for New York artist Daniel Greene & associate to renowned artist John Sanden. Shalmah is presently amidst a commission to paint portraits of the presidents of NKU. Tuition is $120. At Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info & registration @ 859.431.0020 & www.bakerhunt.com.
Multi-Media Art Inspired by Cambodia & Vietnam Journey - opening [Friday 29 January @ 6 PM]: Three artists traveled to Cambodia & Vietnam in April-May 2009, only to have the journey inspire the creation of a diverse body of work. Steve Pastz presents photographs from Vietnam, Mark Dejong's images are inspired by the structures holding up the temples at Angkor, & Mark Patsfall exhibits etchings, woodcut & video, plus an installation harkening back to his time in Vietnam in 1970. Exhibition runs thru Saturday 13 March. Gallery hours are Final Fridays, Saturdays 12-4 PM & by appointment. At Clay Street Press Gallery, 1312 Clay Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.241.3232, mpginc@iac.net & www.patsfallgraphics.com.
Forgotten Cincinnati - opening [Friday 29 January - @ 6-9 PM]: From abandoned churches to derelict industries & other forgotten locales, Sherman Cahal, Zach Fein & Ronny Salerno present photographs of a deserted Queen City. The exhibit runs thru Sunday 21 February. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Cyrano: This is the classic fictional love story based on the real dramatist & duelist, Cyrano de Bergerac (1619-1655). The story draws on the man's prominent proboscis to tell the tale of a brave & noble soldier who falls in love with the beautiful Roxane, who falls in love with the handsome but verbally inarticulate Christian. The story revolves around Cyrano's willingness to lend his eloquent poetry for Christian's love letters & wooing words; two soldiers collectively creating the perfect man for Roxane. The mastery of the language & its superb poetry make this one of the most beautiful plays ever written. This show is great for the whole family, especially from grade 6 & up; a play that emphasizes morals & ideals well suited for discussions. Three actors & one musician tell this romantic & poetic story in a theatrically exciting, refreshing new setting. Adapted by Jo Roets from Edmond Rostand's play. Presented by the Playhouse in the Park.
<> At the Clifton Cultural Arts Center on Friday 29 January @ 7:30 PM: Adults are $5; students are free. At the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.497.2860, info@cliftonculturalarts.org & www.cliftonculturalarts.org.
<> At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday 6 February @ 1 PM: Tix are $5. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue located in West Price Hill. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550 & www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Presented at other regional art centers & schools thru Friday 19 February: More info about the Playhouse's education & outreach programs @ 513.345.2242 & www.cincyplay.com.
Rain Barrels 101 [Saturday 30 January @ 11 AM]: Learn how to harvest rainwater with a simple system. Representatives from Cincy Rain Barrels, Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati & Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities will outline easy ways to reduce storm water runoff, improve water quality & promote water conservation with rain gardens & rain barrels. Space is limited to 25. RSVP before Jan. 29. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513.721.7275, info@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
2010 Jewish & Israeli Film Festival [Saturday 30 January - Thursday 4 February; matinees & evenings]: Six powerful & entertaining films for viewers of all ages, screened over 6 days. Art, drama, romance, comedy, Jewish history – even sumo wrestling. Presented by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Tickets: $10 general; $7 for seniors (60+) & students. Festival Pass: good for all 6 films: $50 general; $35 for seniors & students (includes 1 free meal at the J Café). Multiple venues: Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati 45236. UC Hillel Jewish Student Center, Mainstreet Cinema, Tangeman University Center, UC Campus. Cedar Village, 5467 Cedar Village Dr, Mason 45040 & Xavier University. More info including schedule, previews, film synopses &, tix @ 513.985.1521, dbrundage@jfedcin.org & www.jewishcincinnati.org/page.aspx?id=212794.
Saturday Night Hike [Saturday 30 January @ 7-8:30 PM]: Afraid of the dark? Dispel the fears & rumors & enjoy a hike in the woods at night. Call for owls, try light deprivation activities & have a "sparky party." Sturdy footwear is a must - dress for the weather. At the Caldwell Nature Preserve, Nature Center, 430 West North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216. More info & RSVP @ 513.761.4313 & www.cincinnati-oh.gov.
Early Spring Floral Show: Discovering the Plants of the Americas [Saturday 30 January - Sunday 7 March @ 10 AM - 5 PM]: Learn about the North, Central & South American plant communities & their botanical explorers. The show is an excellent opportunity for teachers, students & families to study biomes & plants. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ call the at (513) 352-4080 & www.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn-conservatory/.
Marketing 201 for Small Business Success in 2010 [Sunday 31 January @ 2-5 PM]: If you wear all the hats & do everything alone or with volunteer help at your small business, this marketing workshop is for you. Internet marketing, free publicity techniques, how search engines work, social networking & more. You'll create a marketing plan outline on Sunday that you can begin implementing on Monday. Tuition is $50. Sponsored by Cincinnati Webs & First Farm Inn at 2510 Stevens Road Petersburg, KY 41080. More info @ 859.380.0600, dana@cincinnatiwebs.com & www.nkycs.com/SmallBusinessMarketing2010.aspx.
Etchings & Screenprints by Chelsey Hughes [thru Sunday 31 January]: Cincinnati artist Chelsey Hughes exhibits 2 bodies of work which explore medical anomalies, human oddities & a fascination with the strange. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info & images @ 513.542.4577 & http://nvisionshop.com.
Positively Ninety - Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians - opening reception [Thursday 4 February 5:30-8 PM]: An inspiring exhibit of photographs & writings about the amazing vitality of 28 nonagenarians by Connie Springer, writer & photographer (see image at right). Exhibit runs thru Friday 26 March. At Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45220. More info @ 513.497.2860 & larkspur@fuse.net. Enquirer article @ http://rodeo.cincinnati.com/getlocal/gpstory.aspx?id=100134&sid=151892.
2010 Chinese New Year Gala – Year of the Tiger [Friday 5 February @ 5-9 PM]: The Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Lunar New Year Gala will feature a Key Note Speaker, Cultural Performances, Silent Auction, a Chinese Inspired Meal plus many great networking opportunities. Sponsorship of this event will help the GCCCC continue their mission to bridge the business communities of greater China & greater Cincinnati thru education, promotion of business opportunities & facilitation of business dialogue. $68 for members, $88 for non-members. At Hilton Netherland Plaza - Hall of Mirrors, 35 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.852.4100, chinesechamberoffice@gmail.com & http://greaterchinamarket.wordpress.com/2010-chinese-new-year-gala-%E2%80%93-year-of-the-tiger/.
GrapeVINE [Friday 5 February @ 5-7 PM]: Enjoy this progressive wine tasting hosted by the Gateway Quarter shops in Over-the-Rhine along Vine Street from Central Parkway to 13th Street. GrapeVINE happens every First Friday; a great way to taste wines from a specific region & socialize with friends, old & new. Vine Street shops between Central Parkway & 13th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ otrgatewaymerchants@gmail.com & www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74800857277&ref=ts.
Petroleum Free in One Year [Saturday 6 February @ 2 PM]: Doug Fine, bestselling author of Farewell, My Subaru, presents this entertaining & timely talk that shows thru humor & practical example (including Doug's many early mistakes) how anyone can live sustainably without giving up Digital Age comforts. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. At Main Library, Reading Garden Lounge, 800 Vine Street, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.369.6959, Emily.Baute@CincinnatiLibrary.org & www.CincinnatiLibrary.org.
Wild Carrot & the Roots Band - "Our Roots are Showing" concert [Saturday 6 February @ 10:30 AM]: This interactive "edutainment" concert for youth & families features Pam Temple & Spencer Funk (Wild Carrot) & Brenda Wolfersberger & Brandt Smith (the Roots Band). Part of the 2009-2010 St. John's Music Series Concert #3. $15 (1 student free/adult). At St. John's UU Church, 320 Resor Avenue, Clifton, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.961.1938, music@stjohnsuu.org & www.stjohnsuu.org.
Fabulous Fermentation 101 [Saturday 6 February @ 11 AM - 1 PM]: Find out why organic & naturally fermented veggies are good for you & how to make "real" sauerkraut & pickles at home from Jordan Aversman & Jennifer De Marco of Fab Ferments. This beginners workshop features a health educational overview, a fabulous fermentation demonstration & a Q&A session. Space is limited to 30 people. While this workshop is free to the community, donations are greatly appreciated. RSVP before Feb 5. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513.721.7275, info@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness [Sunday 7 February @ 2 PM]: An informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering. Park+Vine's in-house mamas, Caitlin Porter-Loverin & Elizabeth Whitton, tailor each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati & take advantage of package discounts. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Vermicomposting Workshop [Sunday 7 February @ 2-4 PM]: Indoor worm bins can be a fascinating way to recycle your kitchen waste into rich compost for your favorite plants. Thanks to the support of the Solid Waste Management District, Hamilton County residents can start vermicomposting for a fraction of the usual cost. Get everything you need to get started, including instruction, the bin with worms & a helpful book for a $20 fee. Just add kitchen waste & save landfill space. $20 per person pre-paid by 1 Feb. At California Woods, 5400 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230. More info @ pat.agnew@cincinnati-oh.gov & www.cincinnati-oh.gov.
Tuesdays With Morrie [Thursdays-Sundays thru 7 February @ 8 PM (Thu-Sat) & 2 PM (Sun)*]: Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch Albom, a journalist driven solely by his career, happens to see his former college prof, Morrie Schwartz, on TV. Morrie is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease. Reunited, casual visits turn into a weekly pilgrimage & a last class in the meaning of life for Mitch. A touching, life-affirming, deeply emotional autobiographical drama with a generous dose of humor. * Also a performance Wed 3 Feb @ 8 PM. Tickets are $21 for adults; $19 for seniors & students. At Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix @ 513 241 6550 & www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
5th Annual LunaFest Best of the Fest [Tuesday-Wednesday 9-10 February @ 7:30 PM]: Selected from ~800 entries, this year's 10 LunaFest short film winners offer exceptional storytelling, creative delivery & powerful messages. Universal themes deal with love, family, relationships, self-perception, citizenship, health & survival. They are an entertaining & informative mix of comedy, drama, documentary & animation by 10 accomplished women filmmakers from 10 countries around the world. Pre-film Social Hour hosted by Women Writing for (a) Change; meet founder Mary Pierce Brosmer, learn about WWfaC classes & workshops; Mary will be signing her book A Guide for Creative Transformation. Screenings are followed by audience discussion with Sara Mahle Drabik, NKU producer-director, & Kristen Erwin, Executive Director Greater Cincinnati & Northern KY Film Commission. Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the door; $8 for students, ETA & WVXU Perks members at the door. Proceeds are shared with the Breast Cancer Fund, LunaFest's founding partner, a national non-profit org dedicated to eliminating preventable causes of breast cancer. Presented by Cincinnati World Cinema. At Carnegie Arts Centers, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011. More info about the films, trailers, tix, LunaFest & Breast Cancer Fund @ 859.781.8151 & www.cincyworldcinema.org.
13th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count [Friday-Monday 12-15 February]: This is a joint project of Cornell Lab of Ornithology & National Audubon Society. Birders across the continent (more than 90,000 last year) will pool their observations to contribute to this detailed snapshot of late-winter birds. Anyone can help, from novice bird watchers to experts. Participants count birds at the location of their choice for as little as 15 minutes or as long as they wish on one or more days of the event & report their sightings online at www.birdcount.org. You can count on your own or with a group. Locally, the Cincinnati chapter of the Audubon Society of Ohio will sponsor a count on the Mt. St. Joseph Motherhouse Grounds on Saturday 13 February @ 9 AM - noon. Come join them for all or part of the count. You can watch at the feeding station, or join in a short or long hike. Western Wildlife Corridor will help lead hikes thru the woods; a great way for less experienced birders to learn. Free. More info @ 513.941.6497 & whocooksforyou@gmail.com.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
I Can Not Remember All That I have Forgotten [thru Saturday 6 March]: Exhibit features the results of Peiter Griga's exploration of human memory in photographs, cast wax objects, video & performance documentary. Objects displayed in the gallery incorporate elements of Peiter's reinterpretation of the ancient mellification ritual described in histories of ancient Babylon, in which corpses were embalmed with honey, entombed & later used as medicine. Those who took this "medicine" were healed, but also took on the memories of the deceased. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.557.3819, info@prairiecincinnati.com & www.prairiecincinnati.com.
Memoryware Mosaics [Wednesdays starting 27 January, @ 7-9 PM]: Memoryware is a folk art tradition with roots in African-American & Victorian craft, where lost & broken pieces come together to create a unique & beautiful work of personalized art. Students will learn the process, which involves embedding broken items & small objects onto a vessel. Class fee is $120 for 12 weeks. Students should bring their own personal collection of broken bits & pieces, but will also have access to shards & found objects for a nominal fee. At Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.431.0020 & www.BakerHunt.com.
Tai Chi Classes with Ralph Dehner [Thursdays @ 10-11 AM or Tuesdays 7-8 PM]: 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 Tue PM & Thu AM 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. At 5927 Embassy Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014. Ralph also leads Tai Chi classes at Clifton locations Mondays @ 6 or 7:45 PM & Thursdays at 6 PM. More info & registration @ 513.519.0559 & ralph.dehner@juno.com.
The U.S. Census Bureau – Is Hiring: The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring for positions in the metro Cincinnati area to begin operations for conducting the 2010 Census. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your job skills, further your career & improve your community. The local U.S. Census Bureau office is at 801 Linn Street, 4th Floor, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45203. More info including how to apply @ toll‐free 866.861.2010 & www.census.gov/detroit.
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.
Working in Picassiette [Thursdays @ 10 AM - Noon]: Picassiette is a style of mosaics that incorporates pieces of broken ceramics - like plates, dishes, cups & tiles - into an applied design or work of art. Students will discover how broken crockery & other curiosities come together to create a long lasting work of art. Class fee is $120 for 12 weeks. Students may bring their own chipped or broken keepsakes to incorporate into their work, but will also have access to china, shards & found objects in class for a nominal fee. At Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.431.0020 & www.Bakerhunt.com.
Miami University Legacies of the French New Wave - French Film Series [Mondays thru 26 April @ 5:30 PM]: The Department of French & Italian at Miami U. offers this film series associated with its French/Film Studies 460/560. The class convenes Mondays & Wednesdays @ 2:15-3:30 PM. The Monday evening screenings are accompanied by discussion, led by Professor Elisabeth Hodges. The spoken language is French, with English subtitles. Free & open to the public. In 40 Irvin Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Map @ www.miami.muohio.edu/about_miami/campusmap/. More info @ hodgesed@muohio.edu.
Feb 01: François Truffaut "The 400 Blows" (1959)
Feb 08: Louis Malle "Elevator for the Gallows" (1957)
Feb 15: A. Resnais "Hiroshima mon amour" (1959)
Feb 22: Jacques Rivette "Paris Belongs to Us" (1960)
Mar 01: F. Truffaut "Shoot the Piano Player" (1960)
Mar 08: No screening – spring break
Mar 15: J.-L. Godard "Contempt" (1963)
Mar 22: J.-L. Godard "Band of Outsiders" (1964)
Mar 29: A. Varda "Cléo from 5 to 7" (1965)
Apr 05: J.-L. Godard "Pierrot le fou" (1965)
Apr 12: A. Varda "Happiness" (1965)
Apr 19: J.-L. Godard "Our Music" (2007)
Apr 26: Agnès Varda "Agnès' Beaches" (2008)
Miami University Italian American Film Series [Wednesdays thru 28 April @ 7:30 PM]: The Department of French & Italian at Miami U. offers this American Italian film series led by Professor Predrag Kovacevic, who presents the series in conjunction with the Italian cinema course he teaches at Miami University. The spoken language is English. Free & open to the public. In 102 Benton Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Map @ www.miami.muohio.edu/about_miami/campusmap/. More info @ kovacep@muohio.edu.
Feb 03: Marty (1955) Delbert Mann
Feb 10: Big Night (1996) Stanley Tucci and Scott Campbell
Feb 17: A Bronx Tale (1993) Robert De Niro
Feb 24: Jungle Fever (1991) Spike Lee
Mar 03: Somebody up There Likes Me (1956) Robert Wise
Mar 17: Son of the Sheik, with Rudolf Valentino (1926) George Fitzmaurice
Mar 24: Saturday Night Fever (1977) John Badham
Mar 31: Donnie Brasco (1997) Mike Newell
Apr 07: The Godfather (1972), Francis Ford Coppola
Apr 14: Goodfellas (1990), Martin Scorsese
Apr 21: The Freshman (1990) Andrew Bergman
Apr 28: The Sopranos, episodes from the TV series, David Chase
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tri-State Treasures is compiled by Jim Kesner
Submit Tri-State Treasures or request addresses to be added or removed from the list by emailing jkesner@nuvox.net; specify "Tri-State Treasures."
Email addresses are posted in BlindCopy to protect your identity. Email addresses are not shared, given or sold without explicit permission.
Tri-State Treasures are typically transmitted on Wednesdays; send submissions as soon as possible for best probability of being included.
Please submit your Tri-State Treasures in the following format. This will greatly help me & enhance the probability your item will be included:
Brief Title of the Treasure [date @ time]: Brief description of the treasure; what is it; why is it wonderful & unique. Cost. Sponsor. Location including address & zip code. More info @ telephone, email, & website.
A Fictitious Example:
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.
