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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
In the photo: Dennis, Mr. G., Viddle, Pete, Mira, Carolyn, Alan, Don, Vlasta, Marilyn
Dennis, Mr. G.,Carolyn Clark, Don Wang, Vlasta Molak, Marilyn Gale, Ellen Bierhorst, Alan Weiner, Lauren Hanisian, Viddle, Pete Altekruse, Mira Rodwan, Sophia Yarden, Julia Yarden
Sunday at 7:00 pm, Wendell Berry free talk at Cintas Center, XU. 4/11
This Sunday at 4, event in honor of Esme Kinne, at 20th Century in Oakley. Ten bands. $10. Also a children's choir.
Mr G: are sex criminals responsible for what they become. What should be the punishment?
... I don't think anything should be a capital crime.
Viddle:... Nothing wrong with any kind of sex as long as it is consensual. In Denmark it can be legal to have sex with children.
Carolyn: ... Bondage S&M club...
Pete: my favorite two evenings... One you had Mark Mallory; the other you had David Pepper. When they were campaigning. They were articulate, responsive... Impressive. I liked Pepper the best.
Lauren: I am thinking of last week. It rarely happens that we talk about ... Last week talked about sexual mores, different ways to live. Interesting; more than factual stuff.
Mr. G: it was not just about sex and relationship, but about the deeper things people get in relationships.
Carolyn: how many would like to have more candidates? (7)
Lauren: let's have council members come and talk.
Ellen: I like expert knowledge shared, and also personal stories, personal experiences.
Mira: once when you were away we talked about One thing that happened in our lives that was out of the ordinary and was very helpful. Much revelation. It was memorable.
Alan: I liked "America Freedom to Fascism" movie shown.
Dennis: one thin that bothers me about us, including me, is that some of us think our personal opinnion is of tremendous interest to everybody in the room, to the extent that they will interrupt others to speak. ... And I don't like taking pot shots on elected officials. That is not productive time used.
... I think I'd be much happier here if we would be more polite to one another. To be cut off in mid sentence is disrespectful.
Julia: I do agree... You interrupted me... But I do agree with you.
Carolyn: should we have conversations, back and forth or speeches.
ViddleB: I like thesis, antithesis, convergence.
Carolyn circulating a book about kibbutz.
(Mira volunteers to moderate.)
Julia: there are many ways people communicate. I am consistently amazed at the level of the conversation here week after week. I have been an interrupter, but there are different styles for communicating. ... Allow some tolerance and variance. I'd expect that of this intelligent group. Be flexible...
Mira quote from the preamble.
Mr. G: story: was at a panel discussion at Wise Temple. Prison superintendent for Ohio. Also a conservative, who thought that some people should be executed. Also a Black fellow, Stapleton, from Harvard. Super liberal. Prison Reform. Re-entry help.
I went to the panel because... I have a friend who did 13 years in the penn. For child sex offences. 12 year olds. While in prison he got his college degree .. I think in sociology or crimology. After prison went to grad school; got PhD in soc specializing in crimology and on death and dying. Has taught in colleges a number of years ago. He is top notch on his area of expertise. Now he has to enter the job market. Is in his 50's. I think there are people at the table who think no mercy for him.
I talked to all the panelists to talk to them about my friend's situation. Stapleton said, "The f---'ers did their time; you have to leave them alone."
I am trying to help my friend find work. ... I don't know much about the damage of sex offense. A lot of Americans believe it is so damaging to defenseless young people.
I think some groups need protection: Blacks, gays, people who are different.
My friend has a lot to offer.
I too hurt people all the time. I give F's.
Viddle there is a difference between the legal and the moral/ethical.
... I am a trained historian. Thre is one very important rule in historical analysis: if the people at the time call themselves call themselves "liberals" or "fascists" or whatever, then that is what that was at that time. ... All of this stuff is relative.
What is universal, not relative: if you believe you are acting ethically and morally, then it is.
Vlasta There are community standards... The 7 commandments dealing with relationships. This man, friend of Mr. G., ... He needs a place. Question is, "Is he a danger to anybody?"
Mr. G He was hired as an adjunct after his PhD. ... By law he must disclose his record in applying for jobs.
Mira: ... Not all gay men want to have sex with boys.
Don: there must be a university filled with professors who are sexual deviants.
Mr. G. one of the panelists suggested my friend offer his services as a prison educator.
Dennis: I spent a number of years as a prison administrator. I am not a psychologist. But the sex offenders present special problems for the administration. Hard to manage them because most of the prisoners will assault them , even attempt to kill them.
... The number of repeat sex offender coming through the doors disturbed me.
The sex offender brings a really special problem to society.
I don't know what causes that kind of behavior.
Mira did you ever think you had an idea for rehabilitation...?
Dennis: one guy, age 40, convicted four times. Today he is one of the most productive members of society; married; is a counselor for state penal system.
... I have a daughter, and five sons. I would have a hard time dealing with that.
The real issue is recidivism.
don: ... Confining sex offenders is expensive. Within their own sub culture they become self regulating. We need to be more fluid as a society.
Mira: two points. 1) in many or most cases, sex offenders never had the right upbringing. It is important to discern the cause of the harmful behavior. 2) People who are dangerous can be confined in a special place, perhaps an island, ... Should be required to do something positive for society. If we were not so bent on revenge, we could have this kind of community service. ... There are other countries where there is more enlightenment about convicted felons. The Netherlands; Denmark; Norway have enlightened prison systems.
Don we don't have time to talk about rehabilitation; this country is going broke. This society is in crisis mode; sink or swim. We don't have zillions of dollars for more psychiatrists...
Julia prevention is more impt than throwing money at prison system. 99.9% of sex offenders are victims of sex offenses perpetrated on themselves. We should break the chain. ... Some have excessive testosterone, and that can be medicated.
Pete: There was a TV show the other night. Prisons so crowded they have people living in gyms, in the cafeteria... People are being released. ... We have long lost the idea from 30 years ago of rehabilitation.
Viddle: prison is for one purpose: to prevent violence reoccurring. ... Even where sex was with a minor, you should find out whether the minor was forced or manipulated or whether was interested.
Vlasta I met two pedophiles. One was 20 yrs ago; he said he never gets attracted to adult women, but only to 15 year olds. He never acted out; he knew it was wrong. He moved to Portugal.
The other guy, I'd cut off his balls and feed them to the dogs. He masqueraded as a catholic priest from Australia. Fishing lodge... He took a boy from the village; offered to educate the boy. They slept in the same room. The inn keeper said, "There is something unseemly." Only later did it occur to me, the boy looked very intimidated.
So there are different kinds of pedophiles.
Viddle: is it possible for a 12 year old to seduce a man?
Carolyn: I've been thinking of this issue; my dau was a friend of Esme's parents. I wish they could be confined in the country making solar panels or something. Should be cheaper to confine them. ... The book The new Jim Crow about the difficulty of re-entry after prison.
Mr. G: at the Wise Temple they spent a lot of time talking about "dead beat dads". Felt a prison bed is so expensive, $20,000/year, we shouldn't house them in prisons.
Maybe we could have them present themselves every Fri, pay their child support, then go free. If they didn't pay their support, they had to stay the weekend in jail.
Or it could be a half way house where they could live and have jobs. Dead beat dads don't need to be isolated from society; they just need to pay.
Viddle: violence and forcing are the only things that are wrong.
Julia Sexual mores change over time. See prisonplanet.org about prison mentality; rehab mentality. Also look at "Cradle to prison pipeline project" online. Cleveland Clinic and other sponsors; we are actually creating criminals by our policies.
Carolyn a book How to say No to a rapist and survive
~ end of table notes ~
Hugs to all,
Ellen
SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES
Dear Alexander students,
There will be a visiting grandee in the Alexander world coming to town... April 11-13, will be giving private lessons and a master class (i.e. a kind of concert plus) for musicians here at the Lloyd House. View invitation at eVite:
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=PFWBXPZYFKVHASBTZWSC&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6
Pedro d'Alcantara is an Argentinian, trained in New York as a cellist, in London as an Alexander Teacher, lives and works in Paris, and travels all over the world. Is a treat! Check out the eVite.
Ellen
Guide to the May 4 Primary, offered by League of Women Voters:
http://www.lwvca.org/news/2010PrimaryGuide.pdf
(When I clicked on it, it arrived as an Adobe download...I had to go looking for it in my downloads folder.Ellen)
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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 June 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
Also, 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.
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
The Conference is only a month away (April 17) and the date is fast approaching when we will have to guarantee the hotel a minimum attendance in order to take advantage of special rates on meeting rooms and food.
If you plan to attend and haven't sent in your registration, PLEASE DO IT NOW.
Thank you for your support of single-payer healthcare
Barbara Walden, Treasurer
SPAN Ohio
ARTICLES AND LETTERS
- Bentley Davis' political update
Bentley Davis' POLITICAL NOTES, update of the week:
Hi Ellen,
Below are my political notes. I've been crazy busy with work. But if you or anyone else has any questions about the political races or issues, please feel free to contact me.
Bentley
827-1832
Political Notes:
Voting for the May 4th Primary has begun through early voting. Any registered voter can vote early. On the Democratic ballot, there are a couple contested races on the primary ballot. For US Senate, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner is running as is Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher. In the 2nd Congressional district (represented by Jean Schmidt), a young man named Surya Yalamanchili (his slogan is Vote for Chili) is running for the first time. He has been endorsed by former candidate Dr. Victoria Wulsin. Chili is facing Krikorian – the candidate who ran as an independent against Victoria Wulsin; and perennial candidate Parker. There is also a Democratic primary for county commissioner. Former Cincinnati Council member, Jim Tarbell, current Cincinnati Council member Cecil Thomas, and Whitewater Township Trustee, Hubert Brown are running for this seat. Please research these candidates as these primaries are very important.
Yalamanchili: http://votechili.com/
Krikorian: http://www.ilikedave.org/
Parker: http://jimparker4ad.blogspot.com/
Brunner: http://www.jenniferbrunner.com/
Fisher: http://www.fisherforohio.com/
Thomas: http://www.cecilthomas.com/
Tarbell: http://www.jimtarbell.com/index.php
Brown: http://brownieforthecounty.com/
There are two constitutional amendments on the May 4 ballot. The first one (Issue 1) is $700 million bond issue for the "Third Frontier" program. The Third Frontier was originally supported by Gov. Taft and the Democrats have continued the support. The funds are used for research and development of new technologies by Ohio's businesses. The areas of focus are:
Advanced and Alternative Energy
Biomedical
Advanced Materials
Instruments - Controls - Electronics
Advanced Propulsion
The program has strong bi-partisan support and support from the editorial boards of most papers as it is seen as a job creation vehicle. The arguments against are (1) money -- $700 million and (2) the money goes to private businesses (but with caveats as to how it can be spent).
The second amendment (Issue 2) is to move the location of the casino in Columbus. When the casino issue passed in November, it specified the locations of the casinos. The people in Columbus did not like the location (in the "Arena District") and want to see the casino at a former GM/ Delphi plant site instead. This amendment allows the casino to be built in the area preferred by Columbus residents. The argument against is that it clutters the Constitution.
Speaking of Brunner, there has been a big hullabaloo over a directive Brunner gave to Boards of Elections as Secretary of State. The directive includes a form for people who are switching parties in the primary to state they believe in the principles of the party. People pulling a ballot for parties which were did not have primaries in 2008 (Libertarian, Green, Socialist, or Constitution) do not need to sign a statement. Brunner has been attacked by Republicans and Fisher for instituting a "loyalty oath". However, Ohio law has always said that people who switch parties had to attest that they believe in the principles of the party to which they are changing. Brunner's directive standardizes the process.
On Monday, there will be a protest at John Boehner's office. Information for that action is below:
DISTRICT 8
CAN'T WAIT!
What has John Boehner done for Ohio's 8th Congressional District?
- Voted NO (Hell no!) for health insurance for 12% of his district or 78,000 individuals.
- Voted NO to prevent 1,400 families in his district from Health Care cost-related bankruptcy.
- Voted against eliminating the Medicare Part D donut hole for 7,700 seniors in the district.
- STOOD BY AND DID NOTHING while the district lost 6,000 jobs to China.
Join members of Change Butler for a peaceful protest outside of John Boehner's West Chester office on Monday, April 12th at 12:00 noon. We are insisting he listen to all members of his constituency, not just those who agree with him. Not just corporations whose interests he protects.
It's time he REPRESENT the district and not work to further his political career!
Cities in his district are dying as industry leaves and he plays GOLF!
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! We demand representation.
Address: 7908 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
West Chester, OH 45069
For questions or to RSVP for this event, please contact Kathy Wyenandt at kwyenandt@changebutler.org or 513-519-3192
www.changebutler.org
www.facebook.com/changebutlerpoliticalactioncommittee
change BUTLER
Together, we can bring about real change.
REVIEWS: BOOKS, MUSIC, CONCERTS, RESTAURANTS, WEBSITES ...
Please send me your tips...love to hear what you are reading etc. ellen
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Did not receive Tri-State Treasures this week. Repeating last week's. Ellen
Tri-State Treasures
Sorry that I was unable to send out Tri-State Treasures last week. And this week's issue is abbreviated due to my limited time. I hope life is back to more normalcy by next week.
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Interview with author Vivian Kline: An interview by Roberta Schultz of Around Cincinnati interviews the local author about her book Let Freedom Sing: Of 19th Century Americans. An historical novel, or could it be a musical? Listen athttp://198.234.121.108/aroundcincinnati/032810_RobertaSchultz.mp3.
Civic Garden Center: Tis the time to start enjoying Cincinnati outdoors. Civic Garden Center has a beautiful 8 acre garden less then 2 miles from downtown Cincinnati. Their 44 Neighborhood Gardens in 23 Cincinnati communities provide gardening & food for local people & contribute over 2,000 pounds of fresh vegetables & fruit to food pantries, the Free Store & other agencies that help to feed hungry people. At Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. More info @ 513.221.0981, MMaxwell@civicgardencenter.org & www.civicgardencenter.org.
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My House - art opening [Friday 9 April @ 6-9 PM]: Eight "accomplished & emerging women artists." At Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery, 1410 Main Street, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.421-8726 & www.ArtBeyondBoundaries.com.
The Sweeney's with fiddler Peg Buchanan [Friday 9 April @ 7 PM]: Irish/Celtic Band, playing roaring pub songs & traditional ballads. High energy bouzouki, guitars & percussion get your toes to tapping. Suggested $10 donation to help foster fellowship thru entertainment. Free coffee & treats. At Murray Avenue Coffee House, 5701 Murray Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45227. More info @ 513.544.2163 & ltbarbara@yahoo.com.
Art Sail - art exhibit [thru Saturday 10 April]: While Clifton Performance Theater is on spring break, the space becomes "Art for Sail Shop." The exhibit is an art show & sale by Tom Lohre, who sailed across the North Atlantic with 2 other sailors in a 36 foot sailboat. See the video, journal & art. Free. Sponsored by Clifton Performance Theater. At 404 Ludlow Avenue, Clifton Gaslight, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.236.1704, tom@tomlohre.com & http://tomlohre.com/sailing.htm.
Singin' In The Rain [thru 11 April @ 8 PM (Thu-Sat) & 2 PM (Sun)*]: Hollywood in the 1920s is the setting for this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy about the early days of sound film when many movie studios found themselves scrambling to salvage the career of its chipmunk-voiced silent picture star. Great songs include "Good Morning," "Make 'Em Laugh," "All I Do Is Dream of You" & "Singin' In The Rain." Based on the 1952 MGM film screenplay by Betty Comden & Adolph Green; songs by Nacio Herb Brown & Arthur Freed. Directors/choreographers are Dee Anne Bryll & Ed Cohen; musical director is Steve Goers. *Two shows Sat 3 Apr @ 2 & 8pm; 1 show Wed 7 Apr @ 8pm; no show Sun 4 Apr. Tickets are $21 for adults, $19 for seniors & students. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, 45238. More info & tix @ 513 241 6550 www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Oscar Shorts & More [Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11, 13 & 14 April]: The short films receiving Oscar nominations this year for best animated & best live-action films are an annual CWC favorite. A potpourri of artistic creativity & diversity. This year each program opens with funny commercials from around the world. The nominated shorts range from comedies to serious dramas to documentary. Because there are 10 nominees (5 in each category), they are presented in 2 different programs, each with 5 Oscar nominees (and a winner) plus 3 bonus short films. The films are from 13 countries with all but 5 in English or sans-dialogue. Program A: Sunday 11 April @ 4:30 pm & Tuesday 13 April @ 7:30 pm. Program B: Sunday 11 April @ 7:30 pm & Wednesday 14 April @ 7:30 pm. Buy the Combo package for $16 to see all 16 films, plus the opportunity to socialize, drink & dine at the Redmoor between & before the screenings. Single tickets are $10. At the Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45226. More info, programs, times & tix @ 859.781.8151, 513.871.6789, worldcinema@fuse.net & www.cincyworldcinema.org.
Granny's Garden School [thru Friday 23 April]: Granny's is seeking donations of small & large baskets, wicker or plastic, & weather-proof trinkets & game pieces. We'll even recycle your used plastic gardening pots. Children will transform your donated goods into miniature container gardens when they stop by Granny's Garden School exhibit at this year's Cincinnati Flower Show during Small Wonders Weekend Saturday-Sunday 24-25 April. Bring donated goods to 20 Miamiview Drive, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.324.2873, schoolgarden@fuse.net & www.grannysgardenschool.com.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
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.
Disturbing Reality [thru Sunday 6 June]: This show, with free admission, is a group exhibition that explores quirky & disquieting images, psychological dramas & off-kilter environments. Participating artists include Allison Grant (Chicago, IL), Allyson Klutenkamper (Portsmouth, OH); Nate Larson (Baltimore, MD); Nicholas Sistler (Chicago, IL); Mark Slankard (Cleveland, OH) & Cincinnati artists Christopher Hoeting, Guennadi Maslov (see his photo at right), Emily Momohara & David Rosenthal. At Weston Art Gallery, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.977.4165, westonartgallery@cincinnatiarts.org & www.westonartgallery.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.
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 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.
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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