The Lloyd House Wednesday Night Salon WEEKLY
(See at the end of this email for introductory material)
(See at the end of this email for introductory material)
SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES
Around the table: Adrienne, Viddle, Julia, Mira, Vlasta, Byron
Around the table: Adrienne, Viddle, Julia, Mira, Vlasta, Byron
At the Table: Adriene Cooper, Viddle, Mira Rodwan, Byron Moody, Vlasta Molak, Sophia Yarden, Julia Yarden, Ms. Anonymous, Joe McMillain, Charles Griffen, Ken Stern
Mira: William McDonough spoke at Xavier Monday night. Sustainability. So hopeful! Amazing projects all around the world.
Mira: William McDonough spoke at Xavier Monday night. Sustainability. So hopeful! Amazing projects all around the world.
Now he is working on a project to house refugees from war or natural disaster...
Monsanto and the genetically modified food crops are not the way to go.
Vlasta: I've been following him for 20 years. ... his claims for the building at Oberlin are exagerated and untrue. I went with open mind to his talk. But the moment he walked in I thought, "Oh-oh!" Had on a bow tie. Ego maniac. He put down every other environmental person... he is the only one who is valid, according to him.
Said there should be no toxic chemicals in any products, but then said our water is also toxic in sufficient dosage and duration. So he was not logical.
Said there is no population problem; there are not too many people. He should go to any city in India! He is out of touch with reality.
He was full of himself.
Julia asked him whether he liked his dinner. He never answered. She had sold the vegetables
Regulations are a sign of design failure.
He brags about working for WalMart, the Chinese government. Proctor and Gamble.
Adrienne and Mira: have you noticed that there are more acorns this year than ever before?
Julia: i saw cathy wilson's "Your Negro Tour guide"... she got from Harriet Tubman to Hurricane Katrina... Timothy Thomas. At ETC. Last night Monday.
At Macy's, a woman in the bedding dept., a man from the health dept says "No, it is not a matter of if y ou get them, but when."
91% isopropyl alcohol, sprays around, shoes. Also sprinkles diatomaceous earth all around the bed.
the eggs can live for a year with no sustenance.
I am starting to wear white pants and white shoes so I can see the bugs. ... Cincinnati is the bed bug capitol.
Vlasta: frozen carbon dioxide, dry ice, in a gal. bottle. Leave the lid open. The bugs are attracted to carbon dioxide. Science News said it is the most effective.
Don Wang said the Chinese set the bed legs in a bowl of water. The bugs have to crawl up the legs of the bed, and so they drown.
DeBugg, a company downtown. has a Cedar Oil product.
the city council and the mayor are giving the city away. 3CDC is a money laundering operation. I am looking for courageous lawyers for a group of people to sue the city.
Mira: Ken, you are at Findlay Market, do you know whether Amish chicken is really natural...
Ken: like any community, the Amish are a varied group.
Vlasta: the only thing I feel Obama has done wrong is the guy he appointed as head of Education. "Race to the top" program punishes teachers for pupils' poor performance, so this punishes teachers for working in inner city schools.
Byron: "Waiting for Superman" at the Esquire, about education.
~ end of table notes ~
Hugs!
Ellen
PARK & VINE GEN'L STORE
Greetings
Following is a lineup of upcoming events involving Park + Vine,
including our grand reopening 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 29. If you have any
questions, let us know. Meanwhile, thank you for your continued
support
Dan
Free La Terza Coffee: until our drink bar opens!
Planning Park + Vine's relocation from 1109 Vine Street to 1202 Main
Street has involved tons of planning and support. We're confident it
is the best thing for the store and our supportive community. There's
still much to button-up, including the grocery section and drink bar.
While we wait for crews to finish fabricating and city officials to
put down their pencils, we're offering FREE La Terza Coffee to all who
enter. Just show up during regular stores (6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday) and
enjoy while supplies last.
Park + Vine Grand Reopening: Oct. 29
Park + Vine is celebrating its new location 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct.
29 at 1202 Main Street. Celebration includes eats from local
vegan-friendly spots, music by Josh Eagle and Liz Bowater, and guest
baristas demonstrating Park + Vine's Hario coffee drip machine.
After-party at MOTR, 1345 Main Street. Grand reopening is a
fund-raising event as well. Buy yourself something pretty, and five
percent of that purchase will go to ArtWorks Cincinnati.
Trail Mix: Nov. 5
Sample local craft drinks and savory Granola 4 the People, listen to
live tunes and meet cool people at Trail Mix, a monthly gathering that
connects single granola-minded folk and their wing buddies 5 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 5 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Definitions vary, but
we're talking about peace-loving types who'd rather drink water out of
a Mason jar than a plastic bottle. Naturalist and author Tamara York
will be on hand to sign her book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles:
Cincinnati. Tarot card readings with Kimberley Caplinger McAninch.
After-party at Grammer's Bar, 1442 Walnut Street. Proceeds benefit
Slow Food Cincinnati.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness: Nov. 7
Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering
the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. One of our in-house mamas,
Elizabeth Whitton, tailors each discussion to the specific questions
of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth
diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine's package
discounts. Pick up our new Cloth Diapering Guide, designed by awesome
Chris Heckman, while you're at it!
Babywearing Bliss: Nov. 14
Park + Vine hosts Babywearing Bliss, a free workshop on safely and
comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years, 2 p.m.
second Sunday of each month. Sara Danks, Jamee Steele Diver and Megan
Seaman-Kossmeyer take turns facilitating this fun monthly exchange.
Experiment and ask questions about the different kinds of carriers
(wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais and soft-structured) and browse
our selection after the class.
--
Dan Korman
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street (Oct. 1)
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
Dear Wonderful Martin Luther King Chorale Singers (and anyone else who loves to sing),
It is the time of year when we gather to imagine the world Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was able to envision.
King saw the beauty that emerges when we all become drum majors for justice, when we step out in freedom's name, when we work for peace and religious tolerance, when we speak out against bigotry and endless spending on war rather than the social uplift of all people.
We have much work to do. Let us join together in song to broadcast hope and courage with a message bigger than each of us individually. Let's raise our joyfilled voices for justice. Let's send out a ringing, resonant choral endorsement of empathy and compassion.
Walk the Journey! Pass the Torch! Embrace the Dream
Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, November 9 at the House of Joy, at 7:00.
Rehearsals are every other week in 2010:
Tuesday November 23 @ 7
Tuesday December 7 @ 7
Tuesday December 21 @ 7
2011:
Tuesday January 4 @ 7
Tuesday January 11 @ 7
Saturday January 15 (10 to 12)
Our performance is on Martin Luther King Day, at Music Hall, Monday January 17. We will make our annual pilgrimage to Warren Correctional Institute on Friday January 14, and we usually perform at least one or two other run-outs in the community.
Thank you,
with love
Dr. Catherine Roma & Bishop Todd O'Neal
Free Yoga in Clifton
Thrilled to be bringing international Alexander super star teacher to the Lloyd House Nov. 5 – 8: Yehuda Kuperman
ellen
Advertisement: Try the Alexander Technique
FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:30 – 4:30 at the Lloyd House. Open to all.
Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. ~ Alexander Technique ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~ 513 221 1289 ~ Cincinnati
I am having a blast here in my second year of teaching the Alexander Technique! Unbelievably, a full calendar since the launch of my practice in late June 2009.
Fantastic fee deal (limited time only): First lesson free; second through 4th lessons only $10. After that, only $50/lesson if you buy a package of 4 at a time, prepaid. * The real fee is $78 per lesson. I am interested in "turning on" as many people as possible to this wonderful learning. Good for pain, for performance improvement in the arts, athletics, ... And finally, good for personal development. It has definite geriatric benefit as well.
You can read about my own experiences and find links to other sites here:
http://www.lloydhouse.com
Call and make an appointment or to discuss it with me. 513 221 1289.
........
* However, it is my commitment to adjust fees for anyone truly wanting lessons who cannot afford even this modest fee. Try it and see. Ellen
Fanchon Shur Endorses Pat Bruns for State Bd. Of Education
Friends and Colleagues,
I have worked with Pat Bruns and know her skills. I created the inner city school FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE! MOVING INTO PEACE program and I know the power of well designed arts curiculum and how important it is to have everyone on board together.
I have seen her in action integrating all the Arts in the Public School Curriculum. She understands how people learn, and how to motivate and create consistent learning successes. I witnessed her first hand guide faculties, principals, parents and artists to establish functioning, practical arts programing.
Please vote for her.
Thank you very much.
Fanchon Shur
Director, Growth in Motion,Inc
www.growthinmotion.org
For further details about Pat's campaign and how you can help,
please contact me @
Pat Bruns 4540 Glenway Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45205 513-310-8953
pbruns@cinci.rr.com
Facebook at Pat Bruns for State Board of Education
Lloyd House: Will be vacant and available again come 1/1/11
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 23 to Sept 15.
Must be rock solid financially, over 25, non smoker, homo sapiens only.
Very jolly, juicy multicultural household in Victorian Castle. See www.lloydhouse.com
Bentley
Bentley Davis' updates on the political scene... Bentley rocks! Best politics expert I've met. Ellen
Political Notes:
Bentley is too busy campaigning, but got questions? email her.
Bentley DAvis <bentleysdavis@gmail.com>
Poem in October
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SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES
PARK & VINE GEN'L STORE
Greetings
Following is a lineup of upcoming events involving Park + Vine,
including our grand reopening 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 29. If you have any
questions, let us know. Meanwhile, thank you for your continued
support
Dan
Free La Terza Coffee: until our drink bar opens!
Planning Park + Vine's relocation from 1109 Vine Street to 1202 Main
Street has involved tons of planning and support. We're confident it
is the best thing for the store and our supportive community. There's
still much to button-up, including the grocery section and drink bar.
While we wait for crews to finish fabricating and city officials to
put down their pencils, we're offering FREE La Terza Coffee to all who
enter. Just show up during regular stores (6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday) and
enjoy while supplies last.
Park + Vine Grand Reopening: Oct. 29
Park + Vine is celebrating its new location 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct.
29 at 1202 Main Street. Celebration includes eats from local
vegan-friendly spots, music by Josh Eagle and Liz Bowater, and guest
baristas demonstrating Park + Vine's Hario coffee drip machine.
After-party at MOTR, 1345 Main Street. Grand reopening is a
fund-raising event as well. Buy yourself something pretty, and five
percent of that purchase will go to ArtWorks Cincinnati.
Trail Mix: Nov. 5
Sample local craft drinks and savory Granola 4 the People, listen to
live tunes and meet cool people at Trail Mix, a monthly gathering that
connects single granola-minded folk and their wing buddies 5 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 5 at Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street. Definitions vary, but
we're talking about peace-loving types who'd rather drink water out of
a Mason jar than a plastic bottle. Naturalist and author Tamara York
will be on hand to sign her book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles:
Cincinnati. Tarot card readings with Kimberley Caplinger McAninch.
After-party at Grammer's Bar, 1442 Walnut Street. Proceeds benefit
Slow Food Cincinnati.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness: Nov. 7
Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering
the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. One of our in-house mamas,
Elizabeth Whitton, tailors each discussion to the specific questions
of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth
diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine's package
discounts. Pick up our new Cloth Diapering Guide, designed by awesome
Chris Heckman, while you're at it!
Babywearing Bliss: Nov. 14
Park + Vine hosts Babywearing Bliss, a free workshop on safely and
comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years, 2 p.m.
second Sunday of each month. Sara Danks, Jamee Steele Diver and Megan
Seaman-Kossmeyer take turns facilitating this fun monthly exchange.
Experiment and ask questions about the different kinds of carriers
(wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais and soft-structured) and browse
our selection after the class.
--
Dan Korman
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street (Oct. 1)
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-7275
www.parkandvine.com
Dear Wonderful Martin Luther King Chorale Singers (and anyone else who loves to sing),
It is the time of year when we gather to imagine the world Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was able to envision.
King saw the beauty that emerges when we all become drum majors for justice, when we step out in freedom's name, when we work for peace and religious tolerance, when we speak out against bigotry and endless spending on war rather than the social uplift of all people.
We have much work to do. Let us join together in song to broadcast hope and courage with a message bigger than each of us individually. Let's raise our joyfilled voices for justice. Let's send out a ringing, resonant choral endorsement of empathy and compassion.
Walk the Journey! Pass the Torch! Embrace the Dream
Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, November 9 at the House of Joy, at 7:00.
Rehearsals are every other week in 2010:
Tuesday November 23 @ 7
Tuesday December 7 @ 7
Tuesday December 21 @ 7
2011:
Tuesday January 4 @ 7
Tuesday January 11 @ 7
Saturday January 15 (10 to 12)
Our performance is on Martin Luther King Day, at Music Hall, Monday January 17. We will make our annual pilgrimage to Warren Correctional Institute on Friday January 14, and we usually perform at least one or two other run-outs in the community.
Thank you,
with love
Dr. Catherine Roma & Bishop Todd O'Neal
Free Yoga in Clifton
Thrilled to be bringing international Alexander super star teacher to the Lloyd House Nov. 5 – 8: Yehuda Kuperman
ellen
Advertisement: Try the Alexander Technique
FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:30 – 4:30 at the Lloyd House. Open to all.
Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. ~ Alexander Technique ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~ 513 221 1289 ~ Cincinnati
I am having a blast here in my second year of teaching the Alexander Technique! Unbelievably, a full calendar since the launch of my practice in late June 2009.
Fantastic fee deal (limited time only): First lesson free; second through 4th lessons only $10. After that, only $50/lesson if you buy a package of 4 at a time, prepaid. * The real fee is $78 per lesson. I am interested in "turning on" as many people as possible to this wonderful learning. Good for pain, for performance improvement in the arts, athletics, ... And finally, good for personal development. It has definite geriatric benefit as well.
You can read about my own experiences and find links to other sites here:
http://www.lloydhouse.com
Call and make an appointment or to discuss it with me. 513 221 1289.
........
* However, it is my commitment to adjust fees for anyone truly wanting lessons who cannot afford even this modest fee. Try it and see. Ellen
Fanchon Shur Endorses Pat Bruns for State Bd. Of Education
Friends and Colleagues,
I have worked with Pat Bruns and know her skills. I created the inner city school FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE! MOVING INTO PEACE program and I know the power of well designed arts curiculum and how important it is to have everyone on board together.
I have seen her in action integrating all the Arts in the Public School Curriculum. She understands how people learn, and how to motivate and create consistent learning successes. I witnessed her first hand guide faculties, principals, parents and artists to establish functioning, practical arts programing.
Please vote for her.
Thank you very much.
Fanchon Shur
Director, Growth in Motion,Inc
www.growthinmotion.org
For further details about Pat's campaign and how you can help,
please contact me @
Pat Bruns 4540 Glenway Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45205 513-310-8953
pbruns@cinci.rr.com
Facebook at Pat Bruns for State Board of Education
Lloyd House: Will be vacant and available again come 1/1/11
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 23 to Sept 15.
Must be rock solid financially, over 25, non smoker, homo sapiens only.
Very jolly, juicy multicultural household in Victorian Castle. See www.lloydhouse.com
America Votes (where our Bentley Davis works) asking for volunteers to get out the vote
GOTV* 2010
*(get out the vote)
WANTED:
Progressive Volunteers
to Help
keep Ohio moving forward
You and other progressives were crucial to carrying Ohio in 2008. This year the stakes are even higher:
Strickland vs. Kasich
Jobs vs. Outsourcing
Education Reform vs. School Funding Cuts
Social Services vs. Income Tax Abolishment
Healthcare Access vs. Healthcare Repeal
Main Street vs. Wall Street
We need you now more than ever. Join us as we show the pundits that there won't be an "enthusiasm gap" this year.
Sign up today for shifts with the America Votes
GOTV Coalition!
email: bdavis@americavotes.org
| Walks | |||
| Saturday 10/30 | Sunday 10/31 | Monday 11/1 | Tuesday 11/2 |
9am - 1pm | 12pm - 4pm | 9am - 1pm | 9am - 1pm |
| 1pm - 5pm | 4pm - 8pm | 1pm - 5pm | 1pm - 4pm |
| 4pm - 8pm | 4pm - 8pm | 4pm - 7pm | |
| Calls | |||
| Saturday 10/30 | Sunday 10/31 | Monday 11/1 | Tuesday 11/2 |
| 10am - 1pm | 12pm - 3pm | 9am - 1pm | 9am - 1pm |
| 1pm - 4pm | 3pm - 6pm | 4pm - 8pm | 1pm - 4pm |
| 4pm - 7pm | 4pm - 8pm | 4pm - 7pm |
Bentley Davis
SW Ohio Political/ Field Director
America Votes
513.827.1832
ARTICLES AND LETTERS
- Suhith votes for LaBotz
- Transition Town local newsletter
- Important to work for getting out the vote (GOTV)
- Letter from Weekly reader
SUHITH WIKREMA VOTES FOR SOCIALIST DAN LABOTZ
Dear Friend
I voted yesterday. I would like to share with you how I voted on two races- the Ohio Governor's race and the race for the UN Senate seat from
Let me explain why.
2011 is going to be a redistricting year. Thus, I would rather have Democrats in control of
The Race for the US Senate is different. The Real Clear Politics poll average gives the Republican candidate an 18.5 % lead. Some polls even give the Republican candidate a 23% lead. My vote for the Democratic candidate would not have made any difference.
I did not want to waste my vote on the Democratic candidate. Thus, I voted for Dan La Botz.
Dan La Botz: Opposes the war! Support Single Payer Health care! Support the immediate repeal of DADT and equality in marriage for all!
Since I agree with the above positions, I could not see any reason to vote for any other candidate.
"La Botz supports radical democracy, the democratic control of the economy by the majority of Americans instead of by a small minority. Working people make the country run, he says, and working people should run the country. He sees the answers to our national problems and international conflicts coming not from the Democratic or Republican parties but from powerful labor and social movements he hopes to foster."
Suhith Wickrema
NOVEMBER 2010IN TRANSITION ISSUE 14 A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM
TRANSITION ANDERSON AND TRANSITION GREATER CINCINNATI This is an event you won't want to miss!
What: Transition Towns - Inspiring Pathways to Community Resilience, featuring Transition US leaders: Karen Lanphear & Michael Brownlee.
When: Sunday, November 7th, 7:00 PM
ANDERSON EVENTS:
Nov 5th: Baking Basics Cooking Class with Transition Anderson's Tracy Jo Duckworth, Instructor. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Learn to make Basic Pie Crusts, Pecan Pie, Basic Tart Crust and Apricot Almond Crostata. Vital Sensations or (513) 474-6608.
Nov 6th: Honeysuckle Removal, Bauer Preserve at Clough and Nagel, 9AM to 2PM. Sponsored by Transition Anderson. Contact Martha Viehmann, marthaviehmann@fuse.net, 231-9866.
Nov 19th: It's Stress Busting Time! 6:30PM - 8:30 PM, Enchanted Moments, 127 Main St, Milford 45150. Come laugh with Transition Anderson's Betty Finney, Instructor, as she shows us coping skills that facilitate stress relief. Info or (513) 231-6275.
Jan 12th: Choices for Sustainable Living, a self-guided discussion course that explores everyday ways to live more lightly on Earth. 7:30 PM, Eastern Hills Friends Meeting House, 1671 Nagel Rd 45255. Contact Martha Viehmann, marthaviehmann@fuse.net, 231-9866. Sponsored by Transition Anderson.
Forest Hills Community Education
Where: Cintas Center, Xavier University
More info
GREATER CINCINNATI EVENTS: Nov 6th: Wilderness Skills: First Aid, 2:00
PM, Winton Woods. Nov 7th: Holiday Baking, Grailville, 1:30 PM
- 4:30 PM.
Nov 13th: Green Homes Summit 2010, Keynote speaker Randy Florke, author of "Restore, Recycle, Repurpose." More info.
Nov 13th - 27th: Habitat Restoration, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Western Wildlife Corridor. More info or call Tim at (513) 922-2104.
Nov 14th: Picking From the Farm to the Kitchen, cooking class, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Sunflower room at Gorman Heritage Farm.
Now Through Nov 21st: Yard Waste Drop- Off Sites for Hamilton County residents. More info.
HOME DELIVERY SERVICES
Green B.E.A.N. Delivery
877-827-FARM
Nature's Garden Delivered
513-232-FOOD
Anderson Area BizGuide
Transition Anderson is the 43rd official Transition Initiative in the US and the first in Ohio. We are part of an international movement that is taking an integrated and inclusive community approach to prepare for the effects of climate change, a decrease in oil supply (and all non renewable resources) and economic instability.
Transition Greater Cincinnati is in the process of becoming a Regional Hub of the the national Transition entity. Transition Greater Cincinnati's mission is to connect, support, network and train Transition Initiatives and their members in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Relevant Transition Websites:
Transition US: A national Transition Hub of the international Transition Network.
Transition Network: The international Transition entity.
Local "Green" Restaurants
• Aquarius Star • Lucky John Market
• Bistro Jeanro
• Chalk Food & Wine • Dojo Gelato • Dolce Vita Cafe • Green Dog Cafe • Greenup Cafe • Honey • Lavomatic Urban
Wine Bar & Cafe ́
• Melt • The Murphin Ridge Inn • Nectar • Slims •Veg Head • Virgils Cafe ́ • The Wildflower Cafe ́
& Wine Shop
What is a Transition Initiative?
A community (city, town, subdivision, school, church, etc) working together to create a positive vision of the future by cultivating community resilience, in response to the potential challenges of resource depletion, climate change, and economic instability.
Websites to Check Out:
Building Value
Central Ohio River Valley Local Foods Initiative
Mother Nature Network Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Green Energy Ohio Ohio Interfaith Power and Light Post Carbon Institute
TRANSITION GREATER CINCINNATI
transitionanderson[at]gmail[dot]com
transitiongreatercincinnati[at]gmail[dot]com
Local Communities "In Transition"
Transition Anderson:
transitionanderson[dot]org
Delhi Township:
Enright Ridge/Price Hill:
Green Township:
Bentley Davis' updates on the political scene... Bentley rocks! Best politics expert I've met. Ellen
Political Notes:
Bentley is too busy campaigning, but got questions? email her.
Bentley DAvis <bentleysdavis@gmail.com>
Important to GOTV (Get out the Vote!)
The national polls, media, etc. are all reporting a situation that looks really glum for the Democrats. So why should we bother? Here are my personal reasons for why we should continue to work with intensity and not give up:
1) First and foremost, polls can be wrong, and there can be last-minute shifts that make previous polls obsolete. Our gameplan continues to be to get those Democratic-leaning but sporadic voters (who the pollsters are assuming won't vote) to show up. If we do that, we change the math. Especially in closer races, this can swing the result.
2) Recent polls in Ohio show some races are closing. The Governor's race, for example, is now seen as a dead heat. Now is not the time to give up on this!
3) There are many candidates on the ballot, and many voters will likely split their votes. Getting the Dem-leaning voters out there may not be enough for some candidates, but may make the difference for others.
4) The people we are contacting are first-time 2008 voters, or very sporadic voters. Regardless of the outcome of this election, we want to make voting more of a habit for these folks. A first-time voter in 2008 who also votes in 2010 is much more likely to vote in subsequent elections, vs. looking at 2008 as an anomaly when the unusual excitement of the race got them to vote. We need to think beyond 2010, and cultivate our supporters to be regular voters.
5) Win or lose, I suspect the political strategists and the policy makers are going to be looking at the election results as they try to measure levels of support in our communities going forward. We need to make as strong a showing as possible. The stronger the position, even in a losing election, the more influence we have with the decisions that ultimately get made.
6) Personal responsibilty. I don't want to wake up on November 3, and feel like I had not done what I could do to help make a difference.
Bottom line: Sure, there will be some Democratic losses on November 2. But if we work hard, there will also be wins. Let's filter out the talking heads right now, focus on winning where we can, and make as strong a showing as possible everywhere else.
Ok, the philosophizing is over. Please let me know if you are able to help out between now and Election Day, and I will get you plugged in to the activities. Those of you who have already given your schedules to Nancy, thanks! We will be back to you as we know more.
Thanks!
--Mike
Ellen,
I can't thank you enough for all you do for our City. Thank you to infinity for helping Steve Driehaus! Bravo to you.
Rosemary Schlachter
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Ellen - Gabriel Cousins is great on videos. Sorry it wasn't good. I wonder if he's actually a rabbi.
Have you ever seen or heard of Anna Baltzer, an American Jewish woman who has a DVD about her experiences in the Middle East . Father Ben just showed part of it at a meeting, and I bought a copy. It needs to be shown in full followed by a discussion. Have you had discussions about Palestinian/Jewish situation at Lloyd House?
Father Ben would like to contact you. I was going to give him your phone number, but maybe you prefer email. You are difficult to reach by phone.
Mary Ann Lederer
REVIEWS: BOOKS, Movies, MUSIC, CONCERTS, RESTAURANTS, WEBSITES ...
Please send me your tips...love to hear what you are reading etc. ellen
Wow, people tell me they read these reviews! Awesome. Now send me yours. long or short, anything. ellen
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Valerie Cronus Bickett sends this by Dylan Thomas:
Poem in October
It was my thirtieth year to heavenWoke to my hearing from harbour and neighbour wood And the mussel pooled and the heron Priested shore The morning beckonWith water praying and call of seagull and rookAnd the knock of sailing boats on the net webbed wall Myself to set foot That second In the still sleeping town and set forth.
My birthday began with the water-Birds and the birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses And I rose In rainy autumnAnd walked abroad in a shower of all my days.High tide and the heron dived when I took the road Over the border And the gates Of the town closed as the town awoke.
A springful of larks in a rollingCloud and the roadside bushes brimming with whistling Blackbirds and the sun of October Summery On the hill's shoulder,Here were fond climates and sweet singers suddenly Come in the morning where I wandered and listened To the rain wringing Wind blow cold In the wood faraway under me.
Pale rain over the dwindling harbourAnd over the sea wet church the size of a snail With its horns through mist and the castle Brown as owls But all the gardensOf spring and summer were blooming in the tall tales Beyond the border and under the lark full cloud. There could I marvel My birthday Away but the weather turned around.
It turned away from the blithe countryAnd down the other air and the blue altered sky Streamed again a wonder of summer With apples Pears and red currantsAnd I saw in the turning so clearly a child'sForgotten mornings when he walked with his mother Through the parables Of sun light And the legends of the green chapels
And the twice told fields of infancyThat his tears burned my cheeks and his heart moved in mine. These were the woods the river and sea Where a boy In the listeningSummertime of the dead whispered the truth of his joy To the trees and the stones and the fish in the tide. And the mystery Sang alive Still in the water and singingbirds.
And there could I marvel my birthdayAway but the weather turned around. And the true Joy of the long dead child sang burning In the sun. It was my thirtiethYear to heaven stood there then in the summer noon Though the town below lay leaved with October blood. O may my heart's truth Still be sung On this high hill in a year's turning.
— by Dylan Thomas
Dylan Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer who wrote exclusively in English. In addition to poetry, he wrote short stories and scripts for film and radio, which he often performed himself. His public readings, particularly in America, won him great acclaim; his sonorous voice with a subtle Welsh lilt became almost as famous as his works.
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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.
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Aquarius Star's Om Café & Shangri-La Spiritual Center: This family operated venue offers a very comfortable & quiet respite with a green local organic food menu, organic coffees & teas, & locally made organic sodas & smoothies. The menu includes sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups & chili. While they don't have a liquor license, you may bring your own beer or wine for a $1 or $2 corking fee, respectively. (Alcohol beverages are sold nearby @ IGA until 11pm.) There shop sells items relating to the metaphysical and all spiritual paths, plus work by local artists & authors. Local talent provides music, poetry & dance. Tango including free lessons on 2nd Saturdays & final Fridays. Located in the Clifton gaslight district across from the Esquire Theatre at 329 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45220. More info @ 513.381.3436 & aquariusstar.com.
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French Discussion at the Mercantile Library [Thursday 28 October @ noon-1pm]: Pour ceux et celles qui désirent se joindre au groupe de conversation française, le sujet concerne les vins et tout leur langage .... passion et attrait, à travers le regard de l'acteur français bien connu, Gerard Depardieu. Presented by Alliance Francaise de Cincinnati. At Mercantile Library, 414 Walnut Street, 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ afcincinnati.com.
The Mark Lomax Trio [Thursday 28 October at 7:30 PM]: At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31 at gmail.com & theredmoor.com.
Photos by Ben & Harriet Kaufman [Final Friday 29 October @ 6-10pm]: Come enjoy these wonderful photographs. Light refreshments will be served. At The Gathering, 1431 Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ hlkaufman at fuse.net.
Pictures From Italy - Photographs by Maurice Mattei [reception on Final Friday 29 October @ 6-10pm]:Photographs represent 30 years of picture taking from 1977 thru 2007. Free. Exhibit runs thru Friday 31 December. At Iris Bookcafe & Gallery, 1331 Main Street, Over the Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.381.2665 &mmattei.com.
Park + Vine Grand Reopening [Friday 29 October @ 6-10pm]: Help celebrate their new location at 1202 Main Street. Celebration includes eats from local vegan-friendly spots, music by Josh Eagle & Liz Bowater, & guest baristas demonstrating Park + Vine's Hario coffee drip machine. Artist Angie Unger will unveil paintings & chandeliers using re-purposed materials from Zero-Landfill Cincinnati Project. After-party at MOTR, 1345 Main Street. Grand reopening is also a fund-raising event; buy something pretty, & 5% of the purchase goes to ArtWorks Cincinnati. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275 & parkandvine.com.
Studio 313 - Guest Artist Robert Coomer [Friday-Saturday 29-30 October @ 6-10pm (Fri) & 11am-3pm(Sat)]:National award winning photographer Robert Coomer returns to the Pendleton Art Center & Studio 313 with New Workthis weekend only. Whether shooting landscapes, wildlife or architecture, Robert strives to capture a sense of place while telling a story about his subject. His images are environmental portraits that lead the viewer to wonder about the subject's location, history & even its future. Robert's new work features colorful birds & some of the funniest horses you have ever seen. Preview at robertcoomer.com. Free admission; valet parking $4; free shuttle from parking lot @ Reading & Pendleton. At Studio 313, Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton Street, Cincinnati, OH 43202. More info @ 513.843.2710, judiparks at gmail.com & pendletonartcenter.com/ebrochure.pdf.
Exhibits Focus on Mental Health Awareness [thru Saturday 30 October]: Mother's Journey: an exhibit by Maxine Seelenbinder-Apke. An Artist's Journey with Mental Illness: 40 self-portraits in 40 days by Joanna Barnett. Our Journey: works by the Mental Health Arts Collaborative. These 3 exhibits explore mental illness from various perspectives. Seelenbinder-Apke's large installation goes thru a decade of loneliness, fear & faith as she comes to terms with her son's journey with paranoid schizophrenia, her depression & society's views of mental illness. Joanna Barnett's 40 self-portraits in 40 days provide a wrenching 1st-person narrative of 1 woman's struggle with mental illness before her death at age 49. The Mental Health Arts Collaborative is a grassroots initiative that brings together artists, org & individuals to eliminate the stigma of mental illness thru creating & exhibiting art. These 3 exhibits share unique insights into mental illness. They will provoke, illuminate & inspire. $5 suggested donation supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness, MHAC & CCAC. At Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ 513.497.2860 & msa at cinci.rr.com & cliftonculturalarts.org.
Skin Tight by Gary Henderson [thru Saturday 30 October]: Know Theatre of Cincinnati presents Skin Tight, which tells the intimate story of a rural New Zealand couple, Tom & Elizabeth, who re-count their lives together thru an exhilarating feast of fighting & tenderness. The characters explore the ecstasy & pain of a passionate love affair. As it transpires, the entire performance becomes an eternal moment paradoxically slowed down while the actors explode across the stage in a frenzy of physical activity. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 the week of performance. At Know Theatre Of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ knowtheatre.com.
Art Houses Proud to be Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month [thru October]: The Esquire & Mariemont Theatres will sell pink popcorn cups throughout October, donating 50 cents from each cup to 4 local charities (see websites for names). Both Theatres will also host free presentations on October Saturdays, given by a variety of local orgs on a range of topics related to Breast Cancer & Breast Health. The Mariemont Theatre will also host the St. Elizabeth Mobile Mammography unit Saturday 30 October from 8-11 AM; call 513.956.3729 to schedule appt. Events are at the Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220 & the Mariemont Theatre, 6906 Wooster Pike, Mariemont, Cincinnati, OH 45227. More info & schedules @ esquiretheatre.com/bc.htm &mariemonttheatre.com/bc.htm.
The Feast of All Saints [Monday 1 November @ 5:30 PM]: All ages are welcome to join Grailville's fall potluck & The Feast of All Saints holy day observance. Activities will begin in the Dining Room at Grailville. Dress as your favorite saint & tell their story. Then enjoy a hayride & walk to the Grailville cemetery for a fire & simple ceremony of remembrance (weather permitting). Bring a dish to share & a luminary if you are walking to the cemetery. Free; reservations required. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340, events.grailville at fuse.net &grailville.org.
World Vegan Day [Monday 1 November @ 6:30am-9pm]: Celebrate World Vegan Day & World Vegan Month (Nov) including food tastings, in-store specials & other loveliness. Commemorate founding of The Vegan Society in November 1944. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, info at parkandvine.com &parkandvine.com.
VOTE - Tuesday 2 November.
Food Insecurity - Promising Interventions for Families & Children [Wednesday 3 November @ 7pm]: During this season of giving thanks for harvest bounty, this forum will discuss causes of hunger & food insecurity, & its impact on children's learning & families. It will present examples of promising local efforts to address hunger thru food distribution (pantries, schools & community centers), community gardens & obtaining public assistance. The program will provide info on the prevalence of food insecurity, local gaps in services, & ways citizens can help. Panel includes Ariel Miller (Executive Director, Episcopal Community Services Foundation), Lisa Hyde-Hill (Service Coordinator, Fay Apartments Community Center & board member of Childhood Food Solutions), Barb Kley, Pastoral Associate of Roselawn Community Church) & Jeni Jenkins (Education Director, Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless). Start with refreshments & socializing; finish with Q&A. Donations of healthy, non-perishable food items are welcome. Sponsored by Woman's City Club. At Mt Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 Wm. H. Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208, entrance & parking in rear. More info @ 513.871.6927 & Sarah.Gideonse at fuse.net.
Jazz Violinist Zach Brock [Thursday 4 November @ 8pm]: Critically acclaimed jazz violinist, Zach Brock, who hails from Lexington, KY, by way of New York City, will perform with his trio on behalf of their new recording "The Magic Number." Filling out the trio are Brock's longtime collaborator Matt Wigton on bass & NYC's ubiquitous Frederick Kennedy (& son-in-law of Jim & Sasha Hart) on drums. Brock funded his new recording entirely with fans' donations thru the micro-funding website Kickstarter. The new CD includes some old & new jazz standards plus 6 new original compositions by Brock. $10 admission. At the Blue Wisp Jazz Club, 318 East 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 718 974 5887, zach at zachbrock.com, zachbrock.com & thebluewisp.com.
Wonderland - Works by Emerging Glass Artists [thru Thursday 4 November]: Marta Hewett Gallery is continuing its 20-year tradition of presenting emerging glass artists with the anniversary show "Wonderland." The featured artists are Carrie Battista, Pat Frost & Amanda McDonald of Cincinnati, Stephen Ramsey of Savannah, GA, & Kerrick Johnson of Chattanooga, TN. These artists create work that are fanciful & yet contain a darker element. Each uses the medium of glass in completely unique ways. Valet parking & free shuttle service. At Marta Hewett Gallery, 1310 Pendleton Art Gallery, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.281.2780, marta at martahewett.com& martahewett.com.
Wizard of Oz - 1st Major Musical @ New SCPA [Thursday-Sunday 4-7 November @ 7:30pm (Thu-Sat) & 2pm (Sat-Sun)]:Audiences of all ages will be whisked away to the magical land of Oz as 80 SCPA students in grades 5-12 perform this delightful musical stage production, familiar to many from the classic 1939 film. Follow Dorothy & Toto's adventures from Kansas to the Emerald City, & enjoy spectacular scenery & costumes created by SCPA students, plus the talented SCPA orchestra playing the memorable movie score. Tickets: $20 for adults; $13 for students. No extra handling fees at the SCPA Mon-Wed-Fri (12-4:30) & Aronoff Box Office Mon-Fri (10-5:30) & Sat (10-1). At the Corbett Theater, Erich Kunzel Center for Arts & Education, 108 W Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.621.2787 & cincinnatiarts.org/index.jsp?eventDetail=1&event_id=1137.
Unleashing the Animal in Contemporary Art - Walk On Woodburn [Opening Friday 5 November @ 6-9pm]: Bestiary - The Animal in Contemporary Art. Images of animals in art have existed parallel to those of humans for as long as images have been made. Our social, creative & psychological evolution is inextricably tied to our relationships with animals. The animal remains a powerful subject in contemporary art. This exhibit presents a wide variety of species & works including a full-room video installation by Parisian artist Anna-Lena Gremme, digital collage by London artist Nicholas Wood & 3 monumentally wild paintings by Rosalind Tallmadge. Other works include printmaking, found object sculptures, porcelain, drawing, painting & a playful video; 24 works by 17 artists from 11 states & 4 countries. Exhibit runs thru Friday 3 December. Refreshments will be served. Walk on Woodburn is a delightful way to stroll up this historic street while taking in restaurants, shops & galleries: Cafe Moca, Suzie Wong's, Jamshid Rugs, PAC Gallery, Lucky John's Market, StrebelArt & The Shop at 2801. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.861.3638, jason at manifestgallery.org & manifestgallery.org.
Trail Mix [Friday 5 November @ 5-8pm]: Sample local craft drinks & savory granola, listen to live tunes & meet cool people at Trail Mix, a monthly gathering that connects single granola-minded folk & their wing buddies. Definitions vary, but we're talking about peace-loving types who'd rather drink water out of a Mason jar than a plastic bottle. Proceeds benefit Slow Food Cincinnati. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, dan at parkandvine.com & parkandvine.com.
Jazz with Jim & Deadra Hart [Friday-Saturday 5-6 November @ 9pm-1am]: Pianist Jim Hart will be joined by New York City Jazz singer (& daughter) Deadra Hart, plus Marc Wolfley on drums & Jim Anderson/Chris Berg on bass. No cover charge or drink minimum. At the Palm Court, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel, Fifth & Race Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.421.9100.
The Elephant in the Living Room - film [Friday-Thursday 5-11 November]: This is the local premiere of a documentary (filmed largely in Ohio) about the trade in exotic pets, their owners in American suburbs and, the sometimes deadly consequences of owning these animals. Consider that you need tags for your dog but no license to own a lion or cobra. The Burmese Python now breeds in the wild in Florida because so many escaped or were released. There are as many tigers in Texas as are in the wild globally. Illegal trade in "exotics" is a multibillion dollar business. Not only is the topic important, the film has won several awards & is being praised by audiences (9.3/10 rating at IMDb.com) & critics alike:
"One of the scariest, most entertaining & technically perfect film." ~ Michael Moore
" A movie like this comes around only once in 30 years." ~ Sagan Lewis, Director, Sedona International Film Festival
"Eye opening & heart stopping. The very best in documentary filmmaking." ~ Ron Hammer, Prescott News.
At Rave Motion Pictures Westchester 18 Theatres, 9415 Civic Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069, 513.463.2324. Trailer @ youtube.com/watch?v=yA4fGDM9rvQ. More info @ 513.403.6048, koconnor5 at cinci.rr.com &theelephantinthelivingroom.com.
"One of the scariest, most entertaining & technically perfect film." ~ Michael Moore
" A movie like this comes around only once in 30 years." ~ Sagan Lewis, Director, Sedona International Film Festival
"Eye opening & heart stopping. The very best in documentary filmmaking." ~ Ron Hammer, Prescott News.
At Rave Motion Pictures Westchester 18 Theatres, 9415 Civic Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069, 513.463.2324. Trailer @ youtube.com/watch?v=yA4fGDM9rvQ. More info @ 513.403.6048, koconnor5 at cinci.rr.com &theelephantinthelivingroom.com.
The Emperor's New Clothes [Saturday 6 November @ 11am]: Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fable is brought to hilarious life in this adaptation by Kathryn Schultz Miller. When it comes to fashion this emperor knows it all, or so he thinks. A clever trickster tailors a magical wardrobe that shows off the emperor's foolishness. A hilarious romp that includes several fun magic tricks, juggling & audience participation. Ideal for grades K-5. Tickets are $7 for adults & $5 for kids. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550.
12th Annual Blues & Boogie Piano Summit [Saturday 6 November @ 9pm]: Doors open at 8pm. This celebrated concert features artists from the US & Europe, 2 grand pianos, stellar rhythm section, solos, duets & ensemble culminating in the Grand Finale. All recorded for an upcoming CD release. Featuring Ricky Nye (rickynye.com; Cincinnati), Bob Seeley (megawavemusic.com/BobSeeley_Bio.htm; Detroit), Julian Phillips (ukboogiewoogiefestival.co.uk/content/view/68/54; UK) & Patrick Smet (ukboogiewoogiefestival.co.uk/content/blogcategory/29/55; Belgium). Plus Brian Aylor on drums, George Bedard on guitar & Buck Stevens on upright bass. Admission is $20 at southgatehouse.com. Non-smoking event. At Southgate House, 24 East 3rd Street, Newport, KY 41071. More info @ 859.431.2201 & rickynye.com.
4th Annual Austin Elfers Memorial Walk to Benefit SIDS Research [Sunday 7 November @ 1:30-3:30pm]: Join the parents of Austin Elfers to raise funds to fight Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Each year, 1000's of families are devastated by losing their baby to SIDS, which strikes seemingly healthy infants with no regard to race, gender, or socioeconomic boundaries. SIDS kills more babies than cystic fibrosis, childhood heart disease, childhood cancer & child abuse combined. Since his death, Austin's family has honored their baby's life by joining forces with the Sudden Infant Death Network of Ohio to raise funds for educational & community outreach programs, risk reduction services, medical research, counseling & ongoing support for bereaved families. All funds go directly to the SID Network of Ohio. At Miami Meadows Park, 1546 State Route 131, Milford, OH 45150. More info @ cdelfers1 at fuse.net &austinjelfers.webs.com.
Holiday Baking: A Good Earth, Good Eats Workshop [Sunday 7 November @ 1:30-4:30pm]: Learn how to make delicious & healthy holiday baked goods that the whole family will love with Amanda Heisler, one of Grailville's cooks & an enthusiastic baker, & her aunt Elizabeth Robinson. Bring your questions & an apron. This Workshop is part of Grailville's 2010 Good Earth/Good Eats Program, led by local food producers & artisans to help experience the connections between people, the earth & the food we eat. Tuition is $25/$35 with lunch. Reservation with nonrefundable deposit is required. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340,events.grailville at fuse.net & grailville.org.
Cloth Diapering Cuteness [Sunday 7 November @ 2pm]: An informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering the 1st Sunday of each month. One of their in-house mamas, Elizabeth Whitton, tailors each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati & take advantage of package discounts. Pick up their new Cloth Diapering Guide, designed by awesome Chris Heckman. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275 & parkandvine.com.
Cathedral Concert Series - 35th Season [Sunday 7 November @ 3pm]: Asbury Chorale and Ecco. Asbury University Wilmore, KY; Vicki Bell, Director. The Series presents instrumental & choral music from the rich tradition of Western Liturgy & inspired classical music in a suitable visual & acoustic environment. Free admission; suggested donation is $10 per adult. At St Mary's Cathedral Basilica of Assumption, 1140 Madison Avenue @ 12th Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.431.2060, cathedralconcertseries.org &cathedralconcertseries.org/WORDS/CCS_2010-2011_Schedule.pdf.
Hike at Sister's Hill & Bender Mountain [Sunday 7 November @ 2pm]: Meet at the barrier at the end of Delhi Pike near the College of Mount St. Joseph to hike the portion of Delhi Pike that was closed years ago by hill slippage. It still makes a nice hiking path (commonly called Sister's Hill). You'll then climb a strenuous new trail recently blazed, up from Hillside Avenue to the top of Bender Mountain to reach old-growth forest & a panoramic view of the Ohio River. Sponsored by Western Wildlife Corridor. Free. Meet on Delhi Road 0.2 mile west of the Bender & Delhi Roads intersection. More info @ 513.451.5549, tsisson @ fuse.net & westernwildlifecorridor.org.
Building a Stronger Relationship Between China & the Midwest [Monday 8 November @ 4-7:30pm]: To celebrate their 5th anniversary, the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce (GCCCC) presents Jim Rogers, Chairman, President & CEO of Duke Energy, to speak on the topic of Energy & the Environment: Challenges & Opportunities for US China Cooperation. GCCCC will also unveil their new logos & inaugurate a scholarship for the community. VIP reception at 4-5pm. Tickets are $85 for members, $105 for non-members, $125 for walk-in & $1000 for a table of 10. At Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & register @ 513.852.4100, chinesechamberoffice at gmail.com & cincychinesechamber.org.
Feldenkrais® Awareness Thru Movement classes [Beginning the week of November 8, Mondays @ 6pm & 7:30pm; Thursdays @ 6:15pm]: This empowering method re-educates the nervous & muscular systems, benefiting virtually anyone regardless of age, activity level or goals. The nonjudgmental, noncompetitive environment helps students to expand their potential. Ask if you are wondering if a class is right for you. At the Feldenkrais Within studio, 4124 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45223. More info including fees @ 513-541-5720, support at futurelifenow.com &futurelifenow.com.
Reiki Second Degree [Mondays 8, 15 & 22 November @ 7-9pm]: Second Degree Reiki allows you to increase the amount of energy you channel, do distance Reiki, & work on addictions & emotional healing issues. $90. Taught by Patricia Garry. More info @ 513.281.6864 & patricia at patriciagarry.com.
Practice of Poetry Fall Writing Workshop for Women [Bi-weekly workshops on Tuesdays thru November 9 @ 7-9 PM; optional craft workshops on alternate Tuesdays, @ 7-8:30 PM]: The Practice of Poetry is based on the belief that all the things that make good poetry - paying attention to the interaction of our inner lives & the outer world, making time for reflection, nurturing supportive relationships, honest assessment of what works & what doesn't, careful discernment as to what we keep & what we let go - are things that keep us healthy & whole. This series will provide opportunities for using creative writing as a tool to listen deeply to your heart's wisdom. Tuition is $115 for bi-weekly series. Tuition for the series as a weekly program (i.e., incl. craft sessions) is $175. Reservation with nonrefundable deposit is required. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340,events.grailville at fuse.net & grailville.org.
Learning from the Goddess [Tuesdays 9, 16 & 23 November @7-9pm]: You'll meet your own Goddess(es), work with the lessons they each have to teach, & receive the support they have to give. $90. Taught by Patricia Garry. More info @ 513.281.6864 & patricia at patriciagarry.com.
Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
Click VI: The Photography Show [Saturday 13 November]: Click 6 is the 6th annual photograph exhibition featuring The American Society of Media Photographers. Professional members of the ASMP are challenged to create an original photograph with a specific item - "the toothpick". The goal is to examine the many different ways in which the chapter's members, including many of the Midwest's best-known photographers, explore their subject thru interpretation. In addition, Click 6 includes a juried show, "Pick the Best," with a number of special awards presented. Engaging art exhibit & fun atmosphere. Admission is free. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info @ 513.631.4278, ellen at kennedyarts.org & kennedyarts.org.
Wooden Spaces: Work by Melinda Ramos & Robert Fry [thru Saturday 13 November]: Ramos & Fry both use salvaged wood to create forms of great beauty & interest. Ramos has a BFA in Sculpture from Arizona State University & specializes in unique boxes inspired by the wood. Each box form is composed of angles & curves, with colors added as an accent or major theme to lighten the mood. Fry studied sculpture at Thomas More College & Northern Kentucky University & chooses storm-damaged or diseased trees & recycled objects to create simple forms with added elements for contrast & complexity in texture, color & line. His work includes both sculptural forms & wooden vessels turned on a lathe, based on the fundamental elements that communicate an efficiency of form. At 5th Street Gallery, 55 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.579.9333, 5thstreetgallery at fuse.net & 5thstreetgallery.com.
Knuffle Funny [thru Sunday 14 November]: Marvel at "Knuffle Funny: The Art & Whimsy of Mo Willems." Exhibit includes black-&-white & color drawings of Mo's best-known picture books, including his 3 Caldecott Honor winning stories: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @CincinnatiLibrary.org.
Paper Dolls – Art [thru Sunday 14 November]: NVISION & Tiger Lily Press present this exhibition ofPaper Dolls, borne of a challenge presented to Tiger Lily Press members to create mixed media dolls, 2D or 3D, that incorporate at least 1 printmaking technique. More than 20 Tiger Lily Press members will be participating in this exhibition. Also on display & available for purchase is the 2011 Tiger Lily Press Calendar featuring original prints by Tiger Lily members, a great holiday gift. Free. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577, contact at nvisionshop.com & nvisionshop.com.
Acting Classes [Wednesdays thru 17 November]: Bet Stewart will teach two 7-week acting classes among the several sponsored by the Playhouse in the Park. Ms Stewart will teach her classes in the Clifton Cultural Arts Center: These classes provide a chance to investigate the basics of acting & improvisation, with the intent to introduce students to the beginning concepts of performance. Limited scholarships are available. Teen Acting is for kids in grades 9-12 on Wednesdays 6 October - 17 November @ 4:30-6 pm. Tuition is $165. Class size is 15. This class focuses on stage movement, monologues & scene work in a friendly, supportive environment. Students use character development, improvisation & ensemble activities to make confident choices on stage. Students are expected to memorize a 2-minute monologue before the last session. Adult Improv is for those 18 years & up on Wednesdays 6 October - 17 November @ 6:30-8 pm. Tuition is $165. Class size is 15. This class focuses on performing without a script in a safe, "no fail" environment. Improvisation improves acting skill, public speaking, non-verbal communication & self-confidence. Classes change according to the level & experience of the students. Both classes are held at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info @ cincyplay.com/Education/Classes/.
Positively Ninety - Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians [thru Tuesday 30 November]: An exhibit of photographs & writings about the incredible liveliness of nonagenarians by Connie Springer, writer & photographer. At Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215. More info @ 513.761.1697, larkspur at fuse.net & centennialbarn.org.
Stages of Consciousness: An Integral Practice Group for Men & Women [biweekly Thursdays thru 16 December @ 7-9pm]: A series of Integral gatherings using music, group sharing, ritual, brief lecture, storytelling & images to walk thru your development & the development of the collective consciousness. Meant as a follow-on to the Introduction to Integral Workshop (above event). Tuition for the series is $125. Reservation with nonrefundable deposit required. Scholarships may be available. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340 & grailville.org.
Learn Mandarin: LiLi (Lee Lee) is a new immigrant to the US who is interested in teaching Chinese (Mandarin). She is fluent in English & taught English in China for the past 30 years. She earned her Bachelor's degree as an English Linguist in China. For more info, contact LiLi @ 513.221.3823 or qilili888 at 126.com. Résumé available upon request.
Tai Chi Classes for Beginners in Fairfield & Clifton: Ralph Dehner, Master Trainer, Tai Chi for Health, will lead classes in Clifton on Mondays starting 27 September @ 7:45-8:45 pm, & in Fairfield on Wednesdays starting 29 September @ 7-8 pm. Choose the day & location that works best for you. Classes introduce you to the fundamentals of Yang style Tai Chi & is good for beginners or people with experience in other styles. $96 for 8-week session. Register by sending a check made to Ralph Dehner, to Mighty Vine Wellness Club, c/o Ralph Dehner, 2347 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219. More info @ralph.dehner at juno.com & haveqiwilltravel.com.
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Brief Title of the Treasure [date at time]: Brief description of the treasure; what is it; why is it wonderful & unique. Cost. Sponsor. Location including address & zip code. More info at telephone, email, & website.
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Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May at 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 at 513.111.2222, info @ filmfestival.com & www . filmfestival.com.
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Table Notes of the discussion at this Wednesday night's Salon, as recorded by Ellen
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Tri-State Treasures, compiled by Jim Kesner
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