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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
- Articles and Letters
- Book, Film, Theater, TV, Music, Website Reviews
- Tri-State Treasures, compiled by Jim Kesner
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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 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
SECTION ONE: Table Notes
Joel, Adrienne, Byron, Judy, Josy, Carolyn, Vlasta, Mr. G., Dennis, Marilyn, Lauren, Viddle, (behind Byron: Steve).
At the table Wednesday 3/10/10:
Byron Moody, Steve Sunderland, Josy Tragesser, Julia Yarden, Mr. G. , Dennis Kinsley, Vlasta Molak, Marilyn Gale, Lauren Hanisian, Sophia Yarden, Carolyn Clark, Joel Cedercreuse, Judy Cirillo, Adrienne Cooper, Viddle
Josy: new movie about the holocaust in Paris... French Movie La RAFLE means THE RAID seen on DISH NETWORK.
Those interested can call 877-221-8284
The holocaust memorial opposite the Notre Dame de Paris.
"Inglorious Bastards"
Steve: "White ribbon", at Esquire, talking about a German town in 1918. The children are killing people in a town. Wouldn't recommend. A scene of blinding a child with Down's syndrome. One of the most painful movies; unremitting evil.
Mr. G. Our film group loved that movie. Intense. Discombobulating.
Ellen Death of Granny D, Doris Haddock at age 100. Vermont or New Hampshire.
TRansition towns movement founder video on TED.com: http://www.ted.com/speakers/rob_hopkins.html
This Sunday at cintas center XU, talk by David Montgomery on Soil and Civilization. 7 pm. Free.
On 3/17, talk at Zoo by man who saves big cats.
Steve The alligator man died yesterday, of malaria.
CIVIC ACTIVISM: GRANNY DEE, Doris Haddock
(see video at http://www.grannyd.com/)
Granny Dee died this week.
Vlasta: I met her. Nice little old lady with guts.
Steve: the two ideas she teaches me ... Expectations for old people are racism. Where I work there is a drumbeat of noise about older profs should retire. Granny Dee: old people can continue to have a contribution. She was an experiment in democracy; she made a difference by doing this national walk. In Ghandi's tradition. Walking for justice, walking for freedom. She walked for Election finance reform.
She was a great teacher of how individuals and small groups can strengthen democracy. While we may not win, the job is to follow her on the journey.
Dennis Banks ran across the country (native american activst) I ran withhim.
She is an inspiring model for me.
Vlasta: you don't have to walk so far. Just go to City Hall and attend Council meetings 1:30 Wednesdays; attend County Commissioners meetings. Giving millions of our money to 3CDC...
The County Commission meets every Wed 9:30 am in the county building across from the court house, just West of the Court House, 6th floor of building where BMV is. ...
Steve: Monday night is free at CAC. Shepherd Ferry exhibit. Did the Obama hope poster. Theme of the exhibit is "Why do we obey?" About our society, our lives. He has also done some outdoor paintings around town. This exhibit must be seen.
Adrienne: the exhibit is powerful, phenomenal! There was a picture of Bush as the devil, with fangs and blood coming out of his mouth. You have to see this exhibit.
Carolyn: outdoor art. He is famous for his graffiti.
Joel: he was a marketing major in college. Never was a graffiti artist. Amazing at marketing.
I've read a lot about him. He studied marketing. Technically he can make good art. I am not sure he is the artist of this generation who has the statement.
Mark Echo, a graffiti artist who started his own clothing line. There is a video of him making graffiti on Air Force One. Later revealed that he staged the whole thing.
Adrienne: Ferry's statement, "We obey" we all obey marketing.
(Discussion of Joel's having cut his hair from shoulder length to Brrr.)
Carolyn: I am opposed to the power of advertising, especially bill boards. On Free Speech TV, which I watch, there is a lot of rebellion against advertising. ... When I went to school for advertising design in Switzerland we sought to make beautiful advertising art. Now these awful billboards are just in your face. I think it's horrible.
Viddle: right after WWI, posters in Russia after the revolution. 20's.
... Totally new way of thinking of design, Bauhaus.
Carolyn the Bauhaus professors fled Hitler and opened schools all over Switzerland. Good design.
Josy watching French TV via satelite. It's fun. I can also get Pakistan TV, Russian, Canadians... The short fillers are very interesting, e.g. The clock repair craftsman; the woman who makes lace. Etc. (?) I do liturgical art. Enamel on coper, silver, gold.
Lauren I make ceramic crosses.
Josy: Just back from Capetown, South Africa. I've been about 6 times in 20 years. I noticed this time a great change in the black community. 20 years ago, during apartheid they were deferential to whites. Now the planes are half full of well dressed black business people. Black shop owners, not just the Indians. Still, by the airport, there are shacks and slums. ... Probably will take several generations... But there has been a great deal of change. ... The government is requiring that some factories have a certain quota of blacks, started with 10%, now up to 50%.
Vlasta: India is passing a law that 30% of congress reps must be women. France has passed alw requiring that 40% of corporation boards must be women.
My workshop on March 22 here at the Lloyd House. On sustainability. I have studied it for years.
The UN came up with a manifesto of 20 principles for the 21st century. Sounds good, not being followed.
In 1997, the Kyoto conference. But was never ratified by US congress. Clinton and Gore did not press for ratification. So the Kyoto protocol died. The copenhagen conference was supposed to bring a new agreement re. climate change. The big Western countries signed a non binding agreement, now signed by Japan and china.
My seminar will be about practical ways in which we as citizens can create ecologically sound communities. Ecological footprint grows with more consumption of meat; water.
I'll be talking about practical measures each one of us can take to reduce our CO2 emissions.
I live off the grid ... Survived thewinter. It never gets lower than 30 degrees in my house. My plumbing is empty.
I had been ticked off at these big countries overcharging me. The water bill includes sewer service...they are doing a foolish plan for sewers. I have presented to them a better solution than under ground. ... Collect roof runoff in giant rainbarrels and cisterns. It is against the law to disconnect your gutters from the public sewers.
The sewer bill is going up 3 fold.
I use 15 gal/water/month. 95% of water use is toilets and showers.
Carolyn Georgia is getting billions of dollars to build nuclear power plants.
Vlasta: neighborhoods could generate their own power. Photo voltaic cells.
Carolyn: little cube , gives power ...
Vlasta: solar heating for hot water.
Carolyun: let's invite a professor from UC on power in the future.
Ellen Vlasta is the professor, she knows...
Viddle: in the old country we slept on top of the oven. The animals were beneath. Ukraine.
Adrienne : my grandmothers house had a pot belly stove in the middle.
Vlasta: we had a wood burning stove in winter. In summer, electric stove. In winter, we'd have a fire in each bedroom, coal.
Dennis we have a Russian couple living with us, georgia of the former USSR. Life so different there. They go to market every day. She is a practical nurse at Deaconess Hosp. He does automobile detailing painting. Major meal of the day at 2:30 am. When she comes home from work. He does all the cooking and housework. They are early 30's. Grew up same town, never knew each other, met here in Cinti.
~ end of table notes ~
Hugs to all,
Ellen
SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES
Nancy Dawley writes:
If the health care bill does not pass, what happens? A researched review by NY Times staff.
Did you know that Blue Cross is announcing rate increases of 35-39% for individual subscribers in California? For many that's an additional $3000-$6000 per year.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/opinion/07sun1.html?pagewanted=1&hp
The Civic Garden Center's Neighborhood Gardens Annual Kick-Off
If you have been counting the days until you can get out in the garden,
We have just the volunteer opportunity for you!
Join us on Saturday, March 20 at 9am at the Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road
We will start off the 2010 gardening season and give a helping hand to some of our gardens for the year.
All levels of gardening experience are welcome. This volunteer day is a great way to spend time with your family while helping out the Community Gardens.
We will meet at the Civic Garden Center at 9am then head off in teams to some of our community gardens and work until about 1:00 pm.
Roll up your sleeves and help with spring clean-up, hauling soil to fill raised beds, and spreading mulch in the pathways. Bring a friend, a family member or come on your own for a day of gratifying and satisfying community work.
Get involved with a community garden.
We can just about guarantee you'll be glad you did!
Please RSVP by Thursday, March 18th
To volunteer please contact Jan Kivora-Simms at the CGC
513-221-0981 ext 14 or at: jksimms@civicgardencenter.org
Peter Huttinger
Neighborhood Gardens Coordinator
Civic Garden Center
2715 Reading Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-221-0981, extn. 16
phuttinger@civicgardencenter.org
www.civicgardencenter.org
EarthSave Cincinnati presents:
The Case for Local Food:
Farming and Gardening in the Tri-State Area
with
(Salonista) David Rosenberg, Wooden Shoe Gardens and
Peter Huttinger, Civic Garden Center
3-4pm: vegan potluck dinner
4-6pm: program
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Clifton United Methodist Church
3416 Clifton Avenue (45220)
Please bring a vegan dish to share –
vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, seeds, nuts
(No animal derived ingredients: no dairy, eggs, casein, honey, etc.)
And please bring your own plates, cups, personal and serving utensils
Remember to take home everything you brought that is not compostable
EarthSave educates people about the powerful effects our food
choices have on the environment, our health and all life on Earth,
and encourages a shift toward a healthy plant-based diet.
513-929-2500 http://cincinnati.earthsave.org cincinnati@earthsave.org
Absolutely Everybody Welcome!
SEMINAR: Designing Sustainable Communities: Example of Cincinnati
Time: Monday, March 22, from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Place: the Lloyd House, Clifton Avenue, Clifton
Speakers: Dr. Vlasta Molak, President, Gaia Foundation
(www.gaiafoundation.net), and associates
COST: $18, includes healthy buffet dinner (vegan) (course limited to 18
pre-paid people) make check payable to Gaia Foundation, and send to
Dr. Vlasta Molak, 8987 Cotillion Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
DESCRIPTION: Sustainable development was defined at the Earth Summit
in 1992 Rio de Janeiro as such activities and development which will
stop and reverse negative impacts that human activities had on Earth.
n its present form, the Western (and Eastern) civilization is not
sustainable because it depends on fossil fuels and other fossil
resources that are limited, and creates waste which is toxic and often
lasting thousands of years (chemical and nuclear waste). Therefore,
people at all levels or organization (families, streets,
neighborhoods, villages, towns,cities, states and countries) need to
learn how to be "green" in terms of conservation, efficiency, travel
modes, collecting water and energy at site, and using renewable energy
and resources to continue good life on Earth.
Our seminar will teach the basic principles of sustainable development
and how to apply them in everyday lives of individuals and groups of
individuals who live in a community and form a street, neighborhood,
City, County's and
State. We will contrast the conventional development with sustainable
development and re-development, as done in various parts of our
society and particularly in Cincinnati as our case study. Also, a
very practical knowledge about decreasing one's utility costs will be
taught. By decreasing waste of energy, water, food choices and other
techniques, including collecting clean rain water, growing food in
rain gardens, collecting solar (thermal and photovoltaic) at roofs,
biking, walking and using public transport where available will not
only be good for the Earth but also decrease the "bottom line" for the
costs of living. Dr. Molak is in a process of redesigning her house
in Finneytown, which is OFF-THE-GRID, creating zero waste and using no
grid electricity, gas or water and had gained considerable expertise
in sustainable living with minimal impact on the environment. A side
effect if that she has no bills either, which enables large savings
for utilization on more meaningful investments than creating CO2
emissions.
For more information E-mail: DrMolak@gmail.com
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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
Upcoming Vacancy at the Lloyd House
Third floor two room suite, has own bathroom. Monthly house dues: $460 includes all utilities plus high speed wireless internet. Kitchen shared with two others. Wonderful space! Please call Ellen: (513) 221 1289 Available April 1
Must be rock solid financially, over 25, non smoker, homo sapiens only.
Very jolly, juicy multicultural household in Victorian Castle. See www.lloydhouse.com
We also have a vacancy now at the Lloyd House
Third floor single room + bathroom. $360/month house dues, all utilities included, high speed wireless internet included. Share kitchen. Many perks. Ellen: 221 1289 No smoking, nobody under age 25.
EFT Training Workshop offered here Sat-Sun March 27-8
Till Schilling, who made a presentation at the Salon this month, will give a 14 hour training in the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), aka "Meridian Tapping" here at the Lloyd House for an amazingly low $150. Contact me directly if you are interested. We need a $30 non-refundable deposit, as Till will be coming from Washington, IN for this event. Phone me: Ellen – 513 221 1289.
An amazing and fast way to lift your mood and address your psychological and physical issues. I've been using it with myself and my clients for a month and I am impressed. Till is an engaging and fun presenter, has given workshops internationally for thousands over the last six years.
Ellen
Check this, one of scores of websites about EFT: http://www.tappingworldsummit.com/index_n2.html
Barundi Refugees need help in cinti.
From Jennifer Thie, a faithful Weekly lurker:
-- Forwarded Message ----
From: barryschlimme <barry@redsunflowerfarm.com>
To: CinciLocavore@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 9:08:45 AM
Subject: [CinciLocavore] Barundi refugees - displaced farmers - any ideas?
I received this message from a friend of a friend. If anyone has any ideas, I can put you in touch with the writer. Thank you.
Dear Barry--
I am a student at the University of Cincinnati (going for my second career), having left college teaching and becoming a mental health counselor. I am in a Prevention Counseling class this quarter and the whole class has taken on the project of trying to come up with various prevention programs to help a group of about 150 Barundi refugees that were brought to Cincinnati about a year ago. The small group that I am in is the "Food Group" !!
The Barundi are an African people who have been caught in the war between the Hutu's and the Tutsi (sp?). They were living in refugee camps in Africa, then a church brought a small community of them here to Cincinnati. This year has been very difficult for them. They are agriculturists who are used to farming year round to support their families. They are in government subsidized housing not too far off the Hopple street exit off of I 75. They had the OK last year to farm a hillside nearby, and this past year they have permission to farm some land that belongs to the brother of someone helping the Barundi. However, transportation is a problem. And language is a problem. Some of them speak a little Swahili, some of the younger ones are learning English in school, of course, but most speak Barundi, which requires a translator from Michigan (?) to come down about once a month to help!
Because they haven't been able to farm as much as they would wish, they are (especially the men) becoming depressed. The small group that I am in is trying to figure out ways to help them.
We have already talked about trying to teach them how to can food so that nutritional, traditional foods that they are used to can be available to them during the winter months as well. We could perhaps get them started with drying foods as well.
The farm that they can work I think has just a couple of acres--not enough to be self-sustaining at this point. If I remember the pictures correctly, I think there is a run-down green house too. I think my group would be very interested in seeing what it might take to either get that up and running again or build a new one.
The group members have been looking into possible sources of funding this past week. Do you know of any agency, etc. that we should perhaps look into for funding source for any of these ideas?
Any thoughts would be helpful!
Single Payer Conference in Columbus: I'll be going. Driving up. Join me!
Only $35, includes lunch.
7th Annual State Conference
SPAN Ohio
Healthcare for All Ohioans
Sat. April 17 10 – 5.
Ramada Plaza Hotel
4900 Sinclair Rd.
Cols., OH 43229
www.spanohio.org
ARTICLES AND LETTERS
- If the Health Care bill does not pass, what then?
- "With malice towards none..." A. Lincoln
Nancy Dawley writes:
If the health care bill does not pass, what happens? A researched review by NY Times staff.
Did you know that Blue Cross is announcing rate increases of 35-39% for individual subscribers in California? For many that's an additional $3000-$6000 per year.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/opinion/07sun1.html?pagewanted=1&hp
Final Paragraph of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Addres,
March 4, 1865
(Good affirmation today, just as it was at the close of the civil war 150 years ago. Ellen)
"With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."
REVIEWS: BOOKS, MUSIC, CONCERTS, RESTAURANTS, WEBSITES ...
Please send me your tips...love to hear what you are reading etc. ellen
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Tri-State Treasures
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The ELS Conversation Partner Program: ELS Language Center, an affiliate of the University of Cincinnati, teaches English as a 2nd language to students from all over the world. Many of their students go on to attend universities in the US as undergraduate students & advance degree candidates. The ELS Language Center now announces its ELS Conversation Partner program, whuich gives their students a chamnce to practice English in an informal setting with native English speakers. The volunteers are asked to meet with their ELS partner at least once a week for 1 hour; a remarkable opportunity for cross-cultural exchange for USAmericans and ELS students. Those interested in participating in the program can email Nazanin Tork, Int'l Student Advisor at ELS Cincinnati @ ntork@els.edu with your name(s), cell/phone number(s), language preference & availability (Fall, Spring, etc.). More info @ ELSLanguageCenter.edu.
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The Brandon Meeks Quartet with Mike Wade & Rob Dixon [Thursday 11 March @ 7:30 PM]: The evening includes tributes to trumpeter Freddie Hubbard & tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson. Known for his talent, creativity & professionalism, Brandon Meeks has earned a reputation as an excellent electric and upright bassist throughout the region, with his soulful, organic sound. Joinig Brandon will be Mike Wade on trumpet & Rob Dixon on tenor sax. Cover is $5; Jazz Club Members, CCM & SCPA students enter free. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789,waltb31@gmail.com & www.theredmoor.com.
Katty Kay speech: "Washington from a Different Angle" [Thursday 11 March @ 7:30 PM]: Katty Kay has the voice, attitude & inside scoop on what is really going on in Washington. As the BBC correspondent for World News America, Kay has become a sought after political analyst, appearing on Meet the Press, The Chris Matthew Show & Morning Joe, & serving as a regular guest host on the Diane Rehm Show on NPR. A witty & sharp observer of American politics in action, Katty Kay does not shy away from telling it as she sees it. Her talk will present her perspective thru the lens of a seasoned journalist able to give audiences a sense of global reaction to Washington's tumultuous & perplexing politics that make progress on our national problems so challenging. $25. The Woman's City Club's Annual National Speaker. At Millennium Hotel, 150 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ 513.751.0100, wcc@womanscityclub.org & www@womanscityclub.org.
Treasures of Cincinnati [Thursday 11 March @ 6-7:30 PM]: Revealing the gems that make our neighborhoods shine. Lincoln Ware causes sparks to fly over the radio, provides entertainment for listeners & heads a walking club that draws people from all over the city. Darren Blase is a cache of Cincinnati hip, with his brother run Shake It Records (the best music store around) & helps rejuvenate Northside. George Kontsis teaches young men on his Walnut Hills High School football team much more than football. Amy Nagle & Brittney Meguire are the founders of the Lots of Funky Knots Knitting Club. Gordon & Linda Hone coordinate My Neighbors Place in Westwood, a place where neighbors gather regularly & care for one another. What about you? What's your gift? How do you share your treasure with Cincinnati? Come & join the discussion. At Westwood United Methodist Church, 3460 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211. More info & RSVP @ 513.910.1259 & joe.erpenbeck@hamiltondds.org.
A Tribute To Motown - Musical Celebration [Friday-Saturday 12-13 March @ 7:30 PM* (Fri) & noon, 4 & 8 PM (Sat)]: Cincinnati Black Theatre Company presents A Tribute To Motown, directed by Don Sherman. Come see this foot tapping, finger snapping musical about the creation of the Motown Record Company & the Motown sound that became the music of young America in the 60's & 70's. Hear great songs of The Marvalettes, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas & Gladys Knight & the Pips. Hear the smooth voice of Mary Wells. See the slick, smooth & fancy moves of the Temptations & Four Tops. Hear & see the supreme act of Motown, Diana Ross & the Supremes. Relive this great time in history by taking a journey back down memory lane to a place called Hitsville USA. CBTC benefit fundraiser show. *Friday show is preceded by a reception starting @ 6:30. Tickets are $20; special $35 for Friday reception & show. At Xavier University Gallagher Student Center Theater, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45207. More info & tix @ 513.241.6060, cbtcsherman@hotmail.com & www.cincyblacktheatre.org.
The New Solar System - How Pluto & Other Oddballs Fit In [Saturday 13 March @ 10 AM]: Or "Pluto, Don't Be So Rational." Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory Center will lead this fascinating & entertaining discussion. Free. Presented by Association for Rational Thought. At Molly Malones, 6111 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info @ rrdavis@fuse.net & www.cincinnatiskeptics.org.
Laurel & Hardy Film Evening [Saturday 13 March @ 6:45-10 PM]: Come join "The Boys" when they 'breakout' the laughs & deal with "The Big House" & "The Slammer" in a hilarious evening we like to call "The Con Game." Films to be screened include Laurel & Hardy's "The Second Hundred Years" (1927; silent with live keyboard accompaniment), "The Hoose-Gow" (1929) & "Going Bye-Bye" (1934). Also showing will be Bugs Bunny & Yosemite Sam in "Big House Bunny" (1950), Our Gang's "Roamin' Holiday" (1937) & Charley Chase & Thelma Todd in "The Pip From Pittsburgh" (1931). Plus a surprise or 2 & the fabulous raffle. $5 admission; kids under 13 free. Presented by The Chimp Tent, Cincinnati's own local chapter of The Sons of the Desert (The Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society). At the Seasons Retirement Community Auditorium, 7300 Dearwester Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info @ 513.559.0112, chimptent@live.com & www.thechimptent.com.
e=(mc)2 - a 21st Century Evangelism Event [Saturday 13 March @ 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM]: Invest a day & change eternity. e=(mc)2 represents evangelism that mends & mobilizes Christ's church to release the transforming power of the Gospel. 3 plenary sessions & 12 workshops; by nationally-known evangelicals. For Christians & those who desire deeper relationship building skills: 13 years to adults, small/large church. Register online = $20. At Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 23 North East Street. Lebanon, OH 45036. More info & registration @ 513.742.1100, 513.932.2751, www.equippingministries.org (click the red e=(mc)2 button).
Rain Barrels 101 [Saturday 13 March @ 11 AM - Noon]: Learn how to harvest rainwater with a simple system. Representatives from Cincy Rain Barrels & Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati 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. $5 suggested donation benefits Civic Garden Center. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP before March 12 @ 513-721-7275, info@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Multi-Media Art Inspired by Cambodia & Vietnam Journey [thru Saturday 13 March]: 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. 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.
34th Season of the Cathedral Concert Series [Sunday 14 March @ 3 PM]: Musical Celebration of J.S. Bach's 325th Birthday. David Mulbury, Concert Organist, Professor Emeritus, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Rev. Stef Bankemper, Baritone Soloist. This is the 5th 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.
Alliance Francaise Poetry Tea Party [Sunday 14 March @ 4 PM]: This month's Poetry Tea Party will celebrate "Printemps des poètes" (image at right) in the home of the AF President. The 2010 theme is "couleur femme." At 8172 Bonanza Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45255. More info @ af@france-cincinnati.com.
David Montgomery - "Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations" [Sunday 14 March @ 7 PM]: David Montgomery is a 2008 MacArthur Fellow, & a geologist at the University of Washington described by the MacArthur Foundation as someone who is "making fundamental contributions to our understanding of the geophysical forces that determine landscape evolution & of how our use of soils & rivers has shaped civilizations past & present." He will be speaking about his 2nd book Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations (2007), which explores the crucial role of soil fertility in the course of ancient & contemporary societies. Co-sponsored by the University of Cincinnati's President's Advisory Council on Environment & Sustainability. 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.
Annual Pancakes in the Woods [Sunday 14 March @ 9 AM - 1 PM]: Enjoy pancakes, sausage & maple syrup prepared from our own maple trees. Learn about the process of maple sugaring. This year's local celebrity chefs are renowned nature artist John Ruthven, plus Jeff Thomas & Jim Tarbell. Park naturalists will be on hand to demonstrate maple tree tapping & the making of maple syrup. Meet members of the Cincinnati Police Department's mounted patrol & canine units. Visitors can take an after-breakfast hike on one of the Preserve's hiking trails or explore the educational exhibits in the nature center. All proceeds benefit California Woods & Magrish Riverlands Preserves. No RSVP required. Suggested donation: $6 for adults, $4 for kids 3-12. Presented by the Cincinnati Park Board & California Woods Park Advisory Council. At California Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230. More info @ 513.231.8678, 513.321.6070 &www.cincinnatiparks.com.
Knitting & Crocheting Workshop [Sunday 14 March @ 3-5 PM]: Sally Dickson will instruct this workshop, offering instruction & knowledge on the fundamentals of knitting & crocheting. You'll learn a new way to have fun, relax & enjoy creating something new. Registration is $15; hooks & materials will be provided. At the Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info & registration @ 513.631.4278 & www.kennedyarts.org.
Babywearing Bliss [Sunday 14 March @ 2 PM]: A free workshop on safely & comfortably carrying a baby from birth through 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 their selection after the class. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, info@parkandvine.com &www.parkandvine.com.
Ewa Poblocka - Piano Concert [Tuesday 16 March @ 7:30 PM]: Professor Ewa Poblocka (image at right) was one of the finalists of the 1980 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. This concert is part of the 2010 Chopin Bicentennial Year Celebrations. The concert is free, but reservations are recommended & donations gladly accepted. Presented by the Polish-American Society of Greater Cincinnati & the Embassy of the Republic of Poland. At the Corbett Opera Center, Music Hall, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.561.4450 & Pkasprzycki@hotmail.com.
Introduction to Energy & Simple Muscle Testing [Thursday 18 March @ 7-9 PM]: This class will cover an intro to what energy is & why it is important to know. You will learn the steps to 3 types of effective muscle testing, how to prepare yourself for checking & how to ask the right questions to give you the ability to check yours & other's energy fields. Learn to effectively check for appropriate supplements, food, drinks, the clearness of your workong & living space & other choices. No experience required. $25. Facilitated by JoAnn Utley. If you have taken this with JoAnn before, you may review for $15. Registration required. At Synergy Holistic Health, 7413 Hwy 42, # 3, Florence, KY 41042. More info & register @ 502.777.3865 & jutley5122@bellsouth.net.
Xavier University Spring Dance Performance [Friday 19 March @ 7 PM]: Sasha Hart will present her dance classes, performing along with 3 advanced piano students who will perform solos; a lovely taste of dance & music (image at right). Free. At the Gallagher Theater, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207. More info @ 513-861-0666 & sashahartdance@aol.com.
Midwest Crystal & Healing Energy Event 2010 [Friday-Sunday 19-21 March @ 10AM-7PM (Fri-Sat) & 10AM-5PM)]: Speakers, workshops (classes), crystal & stone vendors, readers, healing sessions & Friday evening Equinox Ceremony. Weekend pass is $15; 1-day pass is $10; kids under 12 are free; single keynote is $65; single workshop is $20; full package is $198. At Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246. More info & registration @ 513.542.4400, info@midwestcrystal.com, www.midcrystal.com & www.4windsacademy.org.
Trap/Neuter/Return for Beginners [Saturday 20 March @ 11 AM - 1 PM]: Find out how you can help solve the stray & feral cat problem in our community. Kathy Collins & Kathleen Nicholson, volunteers from the United Coalition for Animals, will explain the basics of trap/neuter/return (TNR) & how it can be used to help control stray & feral cat colonies in your neighborhood. Workshop includes overview of services & resources available at the UCAN Nonprofit Spay/Neuter Clinic. Space is limited to 25. $5 suggested donation benefits UCAN. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP before March 19 @ 513-721-7275, info@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Concert by the Musica Sacra Chorus & Orchestra [Sunday 21 March @ 4 PM]: Helmut J. Roehrig will conduct the chorus & orchestra as they perform Requiem in C Minor by Luigi Cherubini & selected motets by Anton Bruckner. No charge for admission. At St. Francis De Sales Church, 1600 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.385.5583 &www.musica-sacra.org.
Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra Winter Concert - "Roman Carnival" [Sunday 21 March @ 3 PM]: An assortment of music with an Italian flavor including Parade of the Charioteers from Ben Hur; Roman Carnival Overture by Hector Berlioz; Concerto for oboe & trumpet by Antonio Vivaldi; Overture to The Thieving Magpie by G. Rossini; music from Gladiator. Concert is free, donations accepted. At Seton Performance Hall, 3901 Glenway Avenue, Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45205. Convenient parking in Seton's lot or garage. More info @ 513.941.8956 or www.gocmo.org.
Sustainable Sunday [Sunday 21 March @ 11 AM]: Join Slow Food Cincinnati, the Miami Group of the Sierra Club & other local foodies. Plan on a leisurely 3-5 mile stroll with a stop at Coffee Emporium before heading up the steps of Mt. Adams to The Rookwood Bar & Restaurant for lunch. The walk finnishes at about 2 PM at Park + Vine. Vegan options abound. Space is limited to 25. Pay as you go. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP before March 20 @ 513.721.7275, info@parkandvine.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Nuclear Winter [thru Sunday 21 March]: Local artist Jeff Stout exhibits paintings & drawings illustrating this idea as theorized by noted astrophysicist & author Carl Sagan. This exhibition is supported by a suggested reading list, for which the books will be available at NVISION, where visitors can enjoy a free cup of coffee while perusing the show & the Nuclear Winter library. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577, contact@nvisionshop.com &http://nvisionshop.com.
Healing on the Spiritual Path [Wednesday 24 March @ 7 PM]: An introduction to learning thru the teachings of Bruno Groening. Free. At the Center for Spiritual Living Greater Cincinnati, 5701 Murray Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45227. More info @ 513.544.2163, ltbarbara@yahoo.com & www.bruno-groening.org/english.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
Positively Ninety - Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians [thru Friday 26 March]: An inspiring exhibit of photographs & writings about the amazing vitality of 28 nonagenarians by Connie Springer, writer & photographer (image at right). At Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45220. More info @ 513.497.2860 & larkspur@fuse.net & http://rodeo.cincinnati.com/getlocal/gpstory.aspx?id=100042&sid=161186.
The Art of Food [thru Friday 2 April]: Ornate edible creations & sculpture were created for celebrations in cities & courts of early modern Europe. The Art of Food (image at right) exhibits ephemeral art created out of food to pay homage to this past, & features food as more than a necessity, but as a taste experience. The exhibit explores ways that food is a complete sensory experience with creative interpretations from artists who use food as the inspiration for the art. Participating artists are Eric Brass, Bruce Frank, Matt Kotlarczyk, Pam Kravetz, Suzanne Proulx, Alex Reed, The Carnegie Kids, & Sculpture Students from Art Academy of Cincinnati. Free admission. At The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.491.2030 & www.thecarnegie.com.
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.
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.
ballet tech cincinnati's Jazz Jam Session [3rd Sunday of each month]: The Jam Sessions are open to the public & offer a unique opportunity for jazz musicians of all ages & skill levels. Musicians participate as performers or simply observe skilled jazz musicians in action. The audience enjoys great jazz music from a variety of performers in a relaxed atmosphere & offers professional artists, college & high school musicians a venue to perform together. The House Band provides keyboard, drum set, amplifiers, mikes & a rhythm section for sit-in musicians. Admission is $5; refreshments available to buy. More info @ 513.841.2822,info@ballettechcincinnati.org & www.ballettechcincinnati.org.
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.
FarmYourYard: Grow your own food in your own yard using sustainable/organic farming techniques. Linda Kreidler of Kreidler Design, a local award winning landscape designer, can save you time & money, by giving you the direction to plan your garden now & be ready to plant this Spring. To help you make the most of your properties potential, Linda will visit your home & give a 2-3 hour consultation. She can also provide detailed drawings for you to work from on a long term plan. More info & rates @ 513.624.0333, linda@kreidlerdesign.com & www.kreidlerdesign.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.
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.
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
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