Thursday, August 04, 2011

Virtual Salon 8/4/11 ~ 12



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The Lloyd House Virtual Salon Newsletter 
(See at the end of this email for introductory material)


SECTION ONE: TABLE NOTES 
 
 
First Wed nite w/o Salon!


Numerous emails from well-wishers...see in Articles section below.  Also an interesting exchanbe betwen Justin Jeffre, Green Party candidate in the past, and Morris Williams who wants to address the mortgage crisis with federal relief for borrowers.  Both commenting on the political parties, the president, and the debt crisis thing. 
Also a fascinating and erudite exchange with Evan Bukey, our Salon Weekly lurker in Arkansas (history prof) about the right wing, etc. etc.  
I am investigating ways to use social networking and/or blog sites for our Virtual Salon so we can all enjoy exchanges of ideas.  Suggestions?  Hey, I think I'll create a Virtual Salon facebook page... please log on and "like" the page.  Click here:
Or you can just go to facebook.com and search for Lloyd House Virtual Salon.
OK, here it is:  read this edition of the Weekly, and then go to facebook.com and the virtual salon page 
and leave a comment. or more than one comment.. oh and also click on the "like" button.  When I get 20 "likes" I can set a helpful url for the page.  

The beloved and fabulous Gregory Thorp just blew in for a fast visit, looking marvelous.  Helped me not feel blue on the first Wednesday sans salon.  See some of his corn photos here:
Gregory and I were talking about gordon franklin, grandchildren, toddlers and teenagers.  Even old bachelors can suddenly wind up with grandchildren that delight them.  


Warm hugs to all,

Ellen

  



SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES

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Special Nature-Oriented Friday Evening Kabbalat Shabbat service August 5
You are invited invited to join in welcoming Shabbat with a service that celebrates the earth, its fullness and beauty, preceded by a dairy/vegetarian potluck dinner.

 

Where:  Congregations B'nai Tzedek/Beit Chaverim, 6280 Kugler Mill Rd., Cincinnati, 45236
When:  Dinner at 6:30, services at 7:30

 

Questions:  contact Congregations B'nai Tzedek/Beit Chaverim,  (513) 984-3393, info@btzbc.com
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Remember Khassa Selassie the vegan raw chef who presented at the Salon?  He's in busness.  Mary Ann Lederer is promoting him.  ellen


Try Chef Khassa Selassie's new products – all vegan, all raw, almost 100% organic and all delicious!  Available by contacting Khassa at sunfoodsovereign@gmail.com or 513-300-8071.   My personal favorite is the lentil patties.  What's yours?  

            Mary Ann

          See attachments.

 

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Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 4:19 PM
To: Mary Lederer
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  succeeded in getting his 20k funding to launch Sindrian Arts!  Watch him soar... http://sindrianarts.com/
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Hello, friends.

Last year, CCAC was delighted to host our very first Golden Ticket Exhibit, featuring artists who live or work within three miles of CCAC. We were over-the-moon excited to celebrate 96 area artists, and this year, we've expanded our range to five miles and added prizes for 2-D and 3-D works.
 
So if you live or work within five miles of 3711 Clifton Ave. (measured as the crow flies), we hope you'll enter this year's show. All the details are on our website here and the art must be received at CCAC between August 10 and 13. And you can go ahead and mark your calendar for Friday, September 9, when the exhibit opens and the winners are announced.
 
What a summer! Thanks so much to all 2,725 of you who joined us to make 2011 our best summer yet of Wednesdays on the Green, and to our amazing sponsors who made it all possible! We're already planning for 2012, and would be most grateful if you would take a few minutes and fill out a very brief survey to help us make next year even better:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CMG5ZGX
 
Ruth E. Dickey
Executive Director
 
P.S. Plan on joining us Saturday, August 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Community Arts Centers Day, complete with a Parading Bugs and Fairies Workshop, an Art Parade, free music, a fall class sampler and an ice cream social!

 
Don't wait until the last minute to get your audition spot! If you've ever wanted to join a vibrant choral community, now is the time. MUSE Cincinnati's Women's Choir invites you to audition with us and come celebrate our 29th Season in song!
On Saturday, August 27th, 2011, auditions will be held at our rehearsal home, St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church - 320 Resor Ave, Cincinnati, OH(Clifton) from9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Click here for the audition form.

Walk-ins cannot be accommodated due to the nature of the audition process.

Do you have questions about the audition process? Click Here.

MUSE Auditions
MUSE is dedicated to musical excellence and social change. We are women of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives awakening awareness with our voices. Your talent, enthusiasm and presence are welcome! 

We'll give you something to sing about - Come harmonize for peace and justice. Join MUSE for a season of fun, friends and most of all music! 

And most importantly--pass this along to your friends who sing!
Check out our website for other exciting goings on at:

MUSE, Cincinnati's Women's Choir
PO Box 23292 Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513)-221-1118 
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DRUMMING CIRCLE HERE (Lloyd House) Every month, Last TUESDAY!
Lloyd House Monthly Drumming Circle the last Tuesday of the month  


It's true...
           the fantastic fun of the last tuesday of the month drumming is here again...so, see you on 
                                                        Tuesday,  August 30
                             at the Lloyd House 
                              3901 Clifton Ave.
                                 6:45 to 8:45 PM

no prior experience necessary.  bring snacks if you care to.
please park on Lafayette Ave. (after drum, etc. dropoff)
Call with any questions/concerns at 541-4900.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Jackie Millay

AND, get this.  BAba Charles Miller, a local drum guru for many years, offers a weekly Samba instruction at the Peaslee Center down town.  details:
$10 every Friday at Peaslee Center ( across from old SCPA building)  at 6:30 ,  Baba Charles Miller teaches Samba. 
 215 East 14th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202-7308
(513) 621-5514

Anyone who was at the MLK Day celebration at Music Hall would have seen the Samba group parading down the left aisle, across the stage, and up the right aisle while playing drums.  Way fun!  ellen

AND, LLOYD HOUSE DRUMMER LES teaches drumming most Sunday nights... follow this link: http://www.meetup.com/drumcircle-41/events/16985902/?a=md1o_grp&rv=md1o



New Time for A.T. Sunday Practice ~

FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:45 - 4:30 at the Lloyd House.  Open to all (students, teachers, the general public)
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 Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. ~ Alexander Technique ~ http://www.lloydhouse.com ~ 513 221 1289 ~ Cincinnati

    Fantastic introductory fee deal :  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.  
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* 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

GET THIS!:  fabulous animation showing you how to sit in front of the computer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCSNajqC8rg

And here is another fabulous short video on posture for health and power:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRw6lpkBjSc


 

 





CIVIC GARDEN CENTER OFFERINGS

 


 

Thursday, August 25, 2011, 5:30 - 8:30
On the Patio of the Civic Garden Center.  Dinner by the bite and wine from 5:30 - 6:30, followed by vignettes from Midsummer's                                Night Dream performed by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.  Reservations $35.00.  RSVP by August 20; capacity 120. www.cincyshakes.com Catered by Picnic and Pantry.

 

All events rain or shine.

 

 

RSVP on line:  www.civicgardencenter.org or call
Terry Houston:  513-221-0981.  Directions provided when reservations are received.

Drumming and Poetry Sat Aug 6

This event will take place in the lower level of the Women Writing for a Change building 6906 Plainfield Road Cincinnati Ohio 45236  Doors open 12:30.
 
Save the afternoon of Saturday, August 6th!

1:00-1:45  = Roberta Schultz, of musical group Raison d'Etre,  leads us in a healing drum workshop. 20 drums provided; if you have one, you are welcome to bring it. No experience necessary.

2:00-2:45 =  Readaround. 3 minutes per reader. Your piece should be on topic of music/writing as healing in some way.  Contact Phebe if you want to read (phebek@cinci.rr.com).

3:00-4:00 = Mary Pierce Brosmer, founder of Women Writing for a Change, speaking on writing as a way of healing.

Donation of $10 requested. Refreshments provided. 
 
Be sure to contact Phebe if you would like to be part of the 3 minute reading....

Do you love Laurel & Hardy?


Attention all lovers of classic film comedies! Laurel and Hardy are at it again, and they invite all of you to attend their approach to "Domestic Bliss" as they take on the subject of marriage. Watch and see as they (and their friends) will no doubt put some 'moan' into matrimony!

WHEN: Saturday evening August 27, 2011 at 6:45PM
WHERE: Seasons Retirement Community main auditorium, 7300 Dearwester Drive  (Kenwood), Cincinnati 45236
WHAT TO BRING/COST: Friends, family, food, soft drinks, water, and/or snacks to share with others in attendance. Cost is only $5 adults; free for children 12 years & younger.
WHAT'S PLAYING:
* Ollie needs to pretend that Stan is his spouse (!) to receive an inheritance in "That's My Wife"  (1929)

* "Our Gang" interrupt Darla's hungry dad from enjoying his birthday in "Feed 'Em And Weep"  (1938)
* Stanley and Oliver marry each other's twin sisters, with the usual results  (!) , in  "Twice Two"   (1933)
* A woman believes that Charley Chase is a masher – but he has a wife (!)  in "Fate's Fathead" (1934)
* Mr. Laurel's wife catches Stanley and Mr. Hardy nightclubbing and drinking 'wine' in  "Blotto"  (1930)
PLUS, on the same great sensational cinematic bill: cartoons, film surprises, and the 'fabulous' raffle!
 
QUESTIONS? Please visit our web site at http://www.thechimptent.com or email us at chimptent@live.com; our web site also has additional information, driving directions, and all you need to know for this fun evening.
 
Presented by your local Cincinnati chapter of The Sons of the Desert [The Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society], "The Chimp Tent". We hope to see you there!

As Oliver Hardy says to Stan Laurel: "Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into...!"



Thanks, Ellen. Let me know if I can do anything else on this for you. Keep cool!

Gene

Gene Sorkin
Sons of the Desert
 
Grand Sheik
The Chimp Tent
Oasis # 279
Cincinnati, OH  USA

Phone: 513-559-0112
Email: chimptent@live.com 
Web: http://www.thechimptent.com 

   
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To all my Drum making friends:         Drum Making Workshop, Cinci OH      Aug 19-20-21
     
This class is half full with only a few spaces left. This could be the last workshop I give here in Cincinnati as 
my son and his mom are moving to Co or CA... and I fallow to be proximital to them.
Consider getting the class now. You can explore more on line at     www.richspiritdrums.com
If you have a group wanting to make drums let me know now and we can schedule.
This is a hands on deal, with a lot of skill learning and a high quality Ashiko drum as a spiritual keepsake. 
I also make frame drums, Pow-Wow drums, Jun-juns, snares, toms, and kicks. If these are more prefered just talk to me.
I also have a few for sale made from the shelving that was in Kaldi's coffee bar on main...now no longer.
These are great sounding 27" tall pine Ashiko drums. 

Rich Spirit Borthwick
513-253-0066
888-622-3786
10,000 drummers, hands a blazin



shakespeare


ARTICLES AND LETTERS

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- HIstorical Parallels with Pre-Nazi German?  Interesting Political/historical interchange between experts.

- LETTERS RE ENDING THE SALON

- Morris Williams and Justin Jeffre discussing the current political stuff... interesting slants

-City Manager proposing to cut Office of Environmental Quality

To see a copy of the City Manager, Milton Dohoney, Jr., letter outlining the OEQ budget cut go to:

http://env-comm.org/cincinnatis-office-of-environmental-quality-on-the-chopping-block/


 US Now: Parallel with Weimar Germany before Nazi Take-over?

Erudite Conversation re. politics and history.

First, Mary Pat Hester asked: do you think we will avoid default on Tuesday by raising the debt ceiling?  
Then one of the responders, Len Harding (don't know him) said, interesgingly a comparison with Germany in the '30's, to which Evan Bukey responded below, with his own "thread" with someone named David, also very errudite and interesting.  So here's what Len said:

NO - I think the Republicans are hell-bent on undoing the last election and see this as an opportunity to unsettle things even more in the belief that unrest will only help them win the next election.  I think also that people who believe that the Tea Party is basically patriotic are naive. The TP is more like the Sturm Abteilung (SA, Brown Shirts) or the Know Nothings of the 1850s than it is to any other modern American political movement.

The SA destroyed people's confidence in the Weimar Republic in a successful effort to pave way for the right wing dictatorship under the Nazis.  The TP is doing the same paving the way for a pseudo-feudal takeover of government to establish a defacto oligarchy.  The major difference is that the TP (at this time) don't display such overt and violent racism - although I think that it is lying close to the surface if things don't go their way in the next election.

They represent a very sad and ugly strain that has shown itself in US history at various moments.  So again, I think we are in for stormy and trying times.


Love, kisses and sunshine to all

Len

Begin forwarded message:

From Evan Bukey, History Prof and Expert on Nazi Germany:

Hi Chusti!
         Your friend Len has a point, though it strikes me as misplaced. I agree that the Tea Party people are fanatics who may well bring this country to its knees. But they can hardly be compared with Hitler's Storm Troopers or his revolutionary Nazi movement. As for the Know Nothings, they were a mixed bag remembered primarily for their hostility to Roman Catholic immigration from Ireland and Germany. However, their resentment can also be explained by Pope Pius IX's brutal hosility to liberal movements in Europe, especially his endorsement of the brutal suppression of the revolutions of 1848-49.
Quite frankly, I do not understand the present mess, though you be interested in this exchange with one of my pals. What do you think?
love and kisses,
Evan

Hi Evan,

I am scared shitless by what may await us next week.  I'm now 63, and
have assumed for the last few years
that, health and circumstances allowing, I will probably work until 69 or
70, given what happened to my TIAA-CREF in 2008 (though it's pretty much
recovered).  Now we face a possible Armageddon in slow motion (the way
debt defaults often happen), interspersed by panic when the ox-like
American public, usually diverted by panem et circenses, suddenly
realizes what's happening.  I've been fretting over whether and how to
find a safe haven for my TIAA-CREF, but in a default nothing seems to be
safe, except gold bullion buried in the backyard. And what's going to happen when our students can't collect Pell Grants
starting in September?
The failure of the political class seems to be exacerbated by the
increasing ideological polarization of our own society, and the triumph
of ideological politics on both ends of the spectrum.   Whatever happened
to Schlesinger's Vital Center (or was that Hofstadter?)?  Even in the
'80s, Reagan spoke to O'Neill, and they actually accomplished things. I'm reminded now of Pierre Renouvin's analysis of poor leadership and its
contribution to the 1914 crisis.
Best,
David
Dear David,
          No one seems willing to understand, or try  to understand, the etiology of the present mess. Kevin Phillips some years ago argued that
things began to go south when "international finance" (remember that term
from the interwar period?) seized control of the economy from the manufacturing sector, i.e companies that produce goods and services. Add high corportate taxes, sloppy management, and Wal*Mart to the equation leading to masive outsourcing, primarily to Communist China.
Next one might wish to consider the dismantling of FDR's highly
successful banking regulations, most notably the repeal in 1998 of
Glass-Steagal by Clinton and Gingrich. Also Barney Frank's role in Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac, i.e. everyone is ENTITLED to a posh home without making a 20% downpayment. Before long there were credit default swaps and masive ponzi schemes. In 2003 the US went to war without raising taxes or other revenue to pay for what appears to have cost three trillion dollars and thousands of lives.. The WSJ makes the valid point that Obama really ran up the red ink, but we were swimming in it before his inauguration.
Finally, one needs ot take unto account the role of cable news and the internet in exacerbating our highly polarized society. I've noticed that eev David Gergen is scared - which terrifies me.

Bleakly,
Evan
On Thu, 28 Jul 2011 director@thegsa.org wrote:



LETTERS RE. ENDING THE SALON
From:
Lauren H.


Hi Ellen,
Just a note to thank you for hosting the salon  all those years in your fascinating, unique, landmark Lloyd House. How much I like your Open House approach!  Who else in the city does this sort of thing?!
Anyway - it seems a bit hypocritical for me to mourn the end of the salon, because I quit attending. But I do mourn it.  It made  me glad just to know it existed, even though it was no longer right for me.
Here's what the salon meant to me:  It raised my standards of thought.  Now I couldn't just read the news for fun; I had to think about it,and commit facts to memory for use in the group.
It gave me an identity as an "intellectual" which wasn't earned, as I had very little to contribute, except home-cooked food...but even so, it appealed to a genuine part of me that didn't know it was so squelched until I attended my first salon. That part of me is the part interested in the world from a political perspective.  That part had no outlet among my circle of friends, all who are democrats but don't want to talk about it.
 
It took me back to my college days when we'd sit around the common room or the coffee house and shoot the breeze about something we thought essentially important.  Don't we all like to be transported back to a time when we were happily younger!
 
At my first meeting, I remember the fire of delight sizzling in me as it dawned on me that here was a group of liberals who had a "free-flowing" (to put it delicately) discussion regularly, and also provided a place of companionship and fellowship for the members once a week to bond over a shared meal.  
 
Perhaps the thing I enjoyed most about the salon meetings was studying the group dynamics.  What a rich source of material for someone in that field!   
 
I felt an affinity for a few in the group and feel a little sad to think I might never see them again.  I wish I'd gone to the last meeting to wish them well. Of course my well-wishes, along with my gratitude, go to you, who nurtured the salon with such grace and good humor. 
Lauren

From Josy Tragesser:
Ellen,
Congratulations on a job well done. I was out of the country again. Sorry to have missed special ending party.
Actually, i was thinking of you on  Wednesday. 
Be well, Josy

From Dee Graham:
Ellen, Not having a salon and not having like-minded friends with whom to discuss the day's politics leaves a deep, suffocating void in one's life.  I often think of my evenings at the salon and how fortunate I was to have that experience.  I miss it so.  Thank you for all those years of commitment and sacrifice--an incredible gift to the community.  Dee

From Diane Fishbein:

just got home to this heat.....I want to add my voice.  Sorry to miss the last meal.    Thank you Ellen.  diane

From Jim Kesner (publishes Tri-State Treasures, a great service to Cincinnati)

Ellen,
I want to congratulate you on your very successful, long running salon.  By all accounts, it was valued and enriching for the many people that it and you touched.
Job well done!!  Jim

From Richard Blumberg:
Ellen, I'm sorry I missed the last potluck. It sounds like you had fun. And you really had a remarkable run; kudos for the imagination, energy, and determination that made it happen!

I look forward to seeing you.

With regard,

Richard



Good INTERCHANGE BETWEEN MORRIS WILLIAMS AND JUSTIN JEFFRE ON CURRENT POLITICAL CIRCUS

From: Morris Williams:  hccrg05@aol.com

Date: Sun. July 31, 2011 1:15:22 PM EDT

To: ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com

Subject: Re: Virtual Salon 7/28/11 ~ 16


Ellen:

You can smile at another part of your legacy:>).


I really liked what Justin Jeffre had to say, can you put me in touch with him?

Morris
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Morris,
 
The problem as I see it is that the Democrats and Republicans have turned on the American people. President Obama is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wall Street and that is precisely why he'll be raising a billion dollars this upcoming election. As John Conyers noted, it was the President, not the Republicans that put Social Security on the table when he in fact already had the authority under the 14th Amendment of the constitution to pay our debts.
 
This crisis was manufactured by both parties and only a Democrat could've gotten his party to support the horrendous deal that was just made. The problem isn't just this batch of Republicans, it's this batch of Democrats too, including the President.
 
The Democrats were given the keys to government in 2009 with large majorities and they failed the test. They took Medicare-for-all and even a public option off of the table. They gave us a Republican  health care plan that was written by the health industry for the health industry. They have continued Bush's foreign policy and they are wreaking havoc on our country.

I won't be encouraging anybody to support the Democrats. With friends like them who needs enemies?
 
Respectfully,
 
Justin
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On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM, <hccrg05@aol.com> wrote:
Justin:

Fear and anger has made Democrats and Liberitarians turn on each other, rather than preparing to get everybody who can vote to the polls to get this batch of Republicans out. Then we can really test Obama and the Democratic party. The problem is that too many people sit on the side talking to people who already vote,rather then the recruitment we must do.

More important, I sent the attached out and while other groups around the country are attempting to move this discussion, only the Cincinnati NAACP, Baptist Ministers Conference, and smaller groups like the Bond Hill community Council voted to support and send the attached HCCRG Strategy out to their members and email lists.

Will you and Ellen do the same, and encourage others to do so as well?

Morris
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-----Original Message-----
From: Justin Jeffre <justinjeffre@gmail.com>
To: Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com>
Cc: Morris Williams <hccrg05@aol.com>
Sent: Mon, Aug 1, 2011 12:37 pm
Subject: Re: Justin, meet Morris

Hi Morris,
 
I think Glenn Greenwald put it best in this article. This is Democratic politics in a nut shell.
 
http://www.salon.com/news/politics/democratic_party/index.html?story=/opinion/greenwald/2011/07/31/democrats 


Best,
 
JJ


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REVIEWS:  BOOKS, MOVIES, RESTAURANTS, VIDEOS, TV, WEB...
PLEASE SEND ME YOUR REVIEWS!
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My sister in law Susan Bierhorst is a wonderful reader of books; recently asked her what she was loving and she answered:  (ellen)

I recently read "Great House" by Nicole Kraus.  I think you would like it.  I liked a lot "Let The Great World Spin" by Collum McCann. David Mitchell (English) two books:  "Ghostwritten" and Cloud Atlas".  Couldn't think of any of these when you asked but I liked them all. David Mitchell's books were recommended to me by a friend who is a writer and recently had a book store in Maine.  Also reading Henry Kissinger's new book "On China".

Still reading:  Post war by Tony Judt.  "WAr and Peace".  and a book I just love and have started twice and am half through:  Jacques Barzun "From Dawn to Decadence" about the past 500 years of western history, all nicely nutshelled and themed and chock full of ideas about us.   Intellectual candy.

And I am reading ALL volumes of Samuel Pepys Diary.  Nine I think.  I am on next to last year 1667.  He wrote every day for nine years. Pepys really gives a peep into the 17th century London.  Charles I is beheaded.  Cromwell dies.  Restoration.  Plague hits London.  London burns.  He goes to plays a lot and thinks it a vice. Thought Romeo and Juliet kind of silly.  Groping women a la Straus Kahn very rampant.  He writes about every feel he copped.

The David Grossman book will be my next novel.  I will get it at the PJ Library.  Thanks for the tip.

Susan
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Diane Fishbein says that Cutting for Stone is really, really good.  I can't wait!  ellen
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Hi Everyone:
Great news! This coming November, Finishing Line Press in Georgetown, Kentucky, is publishing my friend and colleague Susan Glassmeyer's new book of poems, Cook's Luck.

Susan explains below how you can pre-order this sparkling collection--a copy for you and for all poetry lovers in your world--from Finishing Line itself before it becomes available in December on Amazon. 

I am a lucky woman; I have had a chance to see the manuscript and I say these poems come out of a very awake mind.  Pay attention, Susan says. Pay attention. 

And the reward?
Glory.  Glory.

Valerie Cronus Bickett


When I was a Bluebird and later a Campfire Girl (ages 7-12) I sold Campfire Girl Marshmallows once a year for our organization. I dreaded knocking on doors asking grown-ups for money. My own family seldom ate marshmallows, we never went camping, never made fires—except for the time some unattended bacon grease licked a little blaze up the wall of mom's kitchen. Besides, S'mores were invented by the Girl Scouts and who was I to tread on their territory. So where am I going with this?


I've had the good fortune to have my second manuscript of poems, Cook's Luck, accepted for publication by the well-respected Finishing Line Press(FLP) of Georgetown, Kentucky. Some of you may already have received a promotional postcard about the book. FLP educates and engages its writers to participate in the promotion of the books they publish. It's one way a small press can exist in today's world. If I'd had some guidance like this years ago, perhaps I would have sold more marshmallows, who knows. Anyway, I'm knocking on your door (with almost no dread) because you either read, write or appreciate poetry, or know someone who does. Some of you may have read my first chapbook of poems, Body Matters (Pudding House Press, Columbus, Ohio), and would like to read my new collection of prose poems. 


Cook's Luck will be available for shipping in November. During the pre-publication phase (August, September and October) you can place an order to reserve a copy. Beat the rush before my book becomes available to the masses on Amazon.com in December! Go tohttp://www.finishinglinepress.com. Click on "Preorder Forthcoming Books" and you will find my book listed alphabetically under author's last name GLASSMEYER. By the way, the beautiful cover of Cook's Luck was created by my friend, Cincinnati artist Michelle Red Elk.



Thank you in advance if you are able to purchase a copy. If not, that's okay too. Maybe we'll meet at a campfire soon where I'll read you a few selections. I'll bring the marshmallows.


Fondly,

Susan

:) WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT COOK'S LUCK :)

Bracingly grateful and funny, trusting and trustworthy, Glassmeyer's vision is lit from within by a clear-sighted and unshakeable love. These remarkable poems stake their claims at the very heart of life—in strange encounters with loved ones, in familiar meetings with strangers, in lovingly awkward reunions with lost selves. I most gladly accept the title poem's invitation to "Trust the sweetness of the accidental grape" that blesses the chili with its presence, a metaphor, perhaps, for Glassmeyer's unique gift, the poet's original recipe for these exquisitely conscious and heartful poems.

—poet Ann Stapleton
 

For sure the cook is lucky here.  And we too who get to sit down to eat. Each course a wild ride—tidbits unaccustomed to being together. Ms. Glassmeyer is the chef who wants to surprise, the chef who wants us to slow down and the chef who works for all the senses. Many of these ingredients are beyond organic; our poet has foraged in the wild; these poems are nutrient-dense; we won't eat another meal like it.

—poet Valerie Chronis Bickett
 

Susan Glassmeyer delivers a brilliant new book in the magical collection, Cook's Luck.  Most stunning is the wild range of these prose poems, which sweeps from the comic and surreal to cool meditations on food and cooking, nature, work, violence, and love as strange and ever-morphing. Whether it's war, women's jewelry, fish, tennis, a bullet, the Buddha, God, or diners, these quietly powerful, elegant vignettes rip open the surface of free verse and pierce our imagination. Read these poems and see for yourself: Susan Glassmeyer has arrived. Her voice is one of the most distinct in American poetry.

—poet Jeffrey Hillard






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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 at nuvox.net.
 
Information about Tri-State Treasures and how to submit them, and an explanation of my convention for expressing email addresses and websites is at the bottom of this email.  Please help me by providing all basic information, and formatting your submissions as described below.  Thank you.

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Underground Restaurant Treasure:
 
It's a Secret [Sundays 21 August & 18 September]: Did you miss it last month? Sandy Kesner & Sasha Hart secretly create evenings of sumptuous food & stimulating conversation for intimate dinner parties of 6 diverse guests who typically meet for the first time. Their underground restaurant, It's A Secret, is an adventure in fine dining offered to food lovers for a modest $60 donation; an informal eating establishment operating out of their homes. Sasha & Sandy embrace the farm-to-table movement, where season influences their menu selections. They value the interactive creativity between each other as chefs. Their recipe for a special evening begins with a leisurely cocktail hour before moving to the table. An amuse-bouche is followed by four courses, all paired with fine wines. The setting alternates between their homes. More info & reservations from Sandy at 513.533.0637 & skesner@nuvox.net or Sasha at 513.861.0666 & sashahartdance@gmail.com.
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Volunteer Teaching Treasure:
 
Help Annette Teach Inner-City Kids: Annette Kartal DiGirolamo is an outstanding teacher in the 3rd grade at Rothenberg School (2120 Vine Street, 45202). She would love to share this rewarding experience with you by encouraging volunteers to help teach wonderfully diverse & challenging kids. Volunteers would primarily help teach math & reading during the morning between 9:15 & 11:30 for as many hours & days per week as you want. For example, several of us volunteer one morning per week. Annette will prepare your work plans & maintain discipline. She also loves when volunteers suggest creative ways to teach. Let your imagination run wild with ideas as your soul is enriched. If interested or have questions, please contact Annette at akartald1 at yahoo.com.
 
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Storytelling Treasure:
 
True Theatre is Looking for YOU & Your Story: True Theatre is looking for stories for their upcoming Monday 7 November show with the theme: Hunger (whether your appetite or your passion). They're also looking for stories for their other 2nd season shows with the themes: Love, Mom & Grit. The story must be true & yours, be able to be told in 10-15 minutes & fit the theme of the evening. Five speakers tell stories in each show; yours could be one. They also host a special Christmas/holiday show for 3 weekends in December. Nine story tellers are sought & will be rotated thru the run (3 each night). More info at truetheatre.com; submit your story ideas on their "Contact" page.
 
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Calendar:
 
It's Commonly Jazz Concert Series [Thursday 4 August @ 6-8pm]: This is the first of a series held every Thursday in August. Over the past 26 years, this concert series has come to be recognized as one of the best Shopping Center events (1st held at Swifton Commons Mall), was the 2nd day edition location for the Louie Armstrong Stamp, hosted some of the best jazz musicians in the country; a few who are considered legends in the Jazz world, & for the last 3 years since it moved to Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park, has taken an Eco friendly approach to promoting the event. Please consider supporting the city's longest running free summer concert series by becoming a Jazz Fan in their Program listing for only $50 (more if you choose). This will help keep this summer concert series going. Send an email to Carolyn Wallace (iamcwnow at msn.com) with your pledge for $50 & indicate how you want your name(as) or business listed in the program. Make payments to "Jazz Alive," a non-profit org that helps produce & promote It's Commonly Jazz. Send check to Jazz Alive, 3901 Winding Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229. The 4 concerts are every Thursday in August @ 6-8pm at Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH. More info from Carolyn at 513.242.6617 & itscommonlyjazz.com. 
 
Triage Featuring Billy Larkin & Eugene Goss [Thursday 4 August @ 8pm]: Tickets are $10; Jazz Club Members Free. At the Blue Wisp, 318 East 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.241.9477, waltb31 at gmail.com & facebook.com/pages/Doc-B-Productions/182941126808?ref=ts&.  
 
Star Gazing (& Painting) Party [Friday 5 August @ 8:30-10pm]: You are invited to an evening of gazing (& painting) the night sky. Nativity School & Pleasant Ridge Boy Scout Troop 6 have acquired telescopes thru the Cincinnati Observatory's Future Galileos program, & will bring them to the Arts Center for a special 1-night event. Trained volunteers will help visitors view the stars thru the scopes. The 1st quarter moon, Saturn & many stars will be visible, conditions permitting. Recommended for adults & kids older than 9 years. After viewing the heavens, try your hand at painting your version of the night sky with help from a teaching artist. Free; pre-registration requested to insure an adequate number of telescopes. More info & RSVP at ellen at kennedyarts.org. 
 
Climate-Friendly Green Drinks with 350 Cincinnati [Friday 5 August @ 6-9pm]: Indulge in beer & other cold drinks, vegan sausages & green conversation with climate solutions advocacy group 350.org & their Ohio organizer, Danny Berchenko. Discuss exciting ways Cincinnatians & Ohioans are getting involved with the growing global movement to solve the climate crisis. Co-sponsored by U.S. Green Building Council Cincinnati Regional Chapter. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.721.7275 & parkandvine.com. 
 
5th Edition Downtown Dash 2011 & Block Party [Friday 5 August @ 5pm-midnight]: The Western & Southern Downtown Dash & Block Party at St. X Church began in 2007 as a block party for the community. With the addition of the 5k in 2008, the event took shape & remains the biggest block party & fastest 5k in downtown Cincinnati. Kids Dash @ 6:30pm; 5k Race @ 7pm. The party boasts great food, great music & great fun. The Downtown Dash is a non-profit event; all proceeds benefit downtown orgs that assist &/or educate those in need. Volunteers are needed; signup by selecting assignment & time on the website. At St. Xavier Church, 607 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at downtowndash.org. 
 
First Friday Downtown Middletown [Friday 5 August @ 12-9 pm]: Celebrate the regional arts community at several locations surrounding Central Avenue at Broad Street. Experience artist studios & galleries, boutique shopping, live music & dining. At noon, hear the Cincinnati Klezmer Project in concert at the First United Methodist Church. Visit the Middletown Public Library Art Gallery, then grab a bite at the All About You Café at the Pendleton Art Center. From 5-9pm, visit about 100 artist galleries & studios at Pendleton & BeauVerre Riordan Stained Glass Studio. Live music. All events are free. More info at 513.727.5320 &destinationbutlercounty.com/events/event/first_friday_pendleton_art_center-middletown/. 
 
Manifest's 5th Annual Master Pieces [thru Friday 5 August]: This 5th installment of the Master Pieces project continues to reveal the intensity & professionalism of students working towards their terminal academic degree in art. Often the most exceptional work comes out of these artists' immersion in their culture of study and intellectual pursuit. Graduates from 2010 or 2011 were eligible; 25 works by 16 artists from 11 colleges/universities were selected for exhibit & inclusion in the full-color catalog. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info at 513.861.3638, jason at manifestgallery.org & manifestgallery.org. 
 
Meet & Greet with Entomologist & Author Doug Tallamy [Saturday 6 August @ 7-9pm]: The Greater Cincinnati Master Gardener Association & Hamilton County Park District host this exclusive event with Doug Tallamy, nationally known entomologist, professor & author of Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants. This special event will focus on insects, plants & the environment. Dr. Tallamy will discuss his years of research into biodiversity & how interactions create a community. He will touch on his book, which describes simple steps to provide a better environment for native animal species by planting native plants. The event will include light hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, book signing & entry into David Rogers' Big Bugs exhibit. Tickets are $37.50 at greatparks.org/bigbugs/tallamy.shtm. Tickets must be bought by July 27. At beautiful Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn, OH. Park vehicle permit is NOT required. More info at 513.521.7275,GreatParks.org & greatparks.org/bigbugs/tallamy.shtm. 
 
Angel's Rest Animal Sanctuary [Saturday 6 August @ noon-3pm]: Meet Melanie McKeehan of Angel's Rest Animal Sanctuary & learn about dog & cat rescues & adoptions. Angel's Rest takes animals out of situations where they face imminent danger & provides them with a comfortable place to spend the remainder of their lives. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.721.7275 & parkandvine.com. 
 
Rocks From Space [Saturday 6 August @ 7-10pm]: The Cincinnati Astronomical Society presents this family program that lets you to get up-close to spectacular rocks from space. Learn what meteorites are made of. Hold rocks that are older than our Solar System. Learn about Ohio's Meteor Crater. If there are meteor showers, can there be meteor storms? Can you hear meteors? Learn how & where to best view meteor showers, & how you can collect "rocks from space" at home. View thru the Society's big telescopes (weather permitting). CAS member John "Space Rock" Ventre, an expert on space rocks, will bring his amazing collection of meteorites for you to explore. $3 adults; under 12 is free. At the Cincinnati Astronomical Society, 5274 Zion Road, Cleves, OH 45002. More info at 513.941.1981 & cinastro.org. 
 
Guys, Griddles & Grub - Community Shares Annual Fundraiser [Saturday 6 August @ 7-10pm]: Up to 50 amateur chefs (all male) present their specialties. Guests sample & vote for their favorites. Celebrity judges award a special prize. Great musical entertainment & premium wine raffle. Silent auction with enticing artwork, jewelry, gifts & special theme packages. Community Shares is a partnership of 27 local nonprofit orgs building social & economic equity & a healthy environment in Greater Cincinnati. Tickets: $35 (advance); $45 (door). At Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info & tix at 513.475.0475 & cintishares.org. 
 
Surf & Turf - art [thru Saturday 6 August]: Jay Wilford's oil paintings of landscapes & seascapes illustrate the dramatic contrast between stillness & movement, reflecting strong contrasted light, unusual perspectives, dramatic moments & striking compositions. At 5th Street Gallery, 55 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.579.9333, 5thstreetgallery at fuse.net & 5thstreetgallery.com. 
 
A Woman Like That – film [Sunday 7 August @ 1pm]: Filmmaker Ellen Weissbrod merges her coming of middle-age with the life of painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653), one of the 1st women recognized as a professional artists, who endured a famous rape trial at age 17, then benefited from friendships & support from Galileo & The Medici. Her art told stories of women as heroes from history, mythology & the Bible. Denied permission to film the Artemisia retrospective at the St. Louis Art Museum, Weissbrod filmed undercover, that led to a 5-year journey in Italy to meet curators & collectors, examine the 400-year-old rape trial transcripts, follow the artist's trail from Florence to Naples, & talk with scholars & admirers. The film has enjoyed sold-out screenings including at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Ms Weissbrod will lead a post-film Q&A. $5 for museum members, seniors & students; $10 general admission. Part of Reel Art Films. At the Cincinnati Art Museum, Fath Auditorium, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at melissa at awomanlikethatfilm.com, cincinnatiartmuseum.org &, awomanlikethatfilm.com. 
 
Cincinnati Metropolitan Orchestra Summer Indoor Concert "Back by Popular Demand" [Tuesday 9 August @ 7:30pm]: CMO continues its 15th anniversary celebration with a series of summer concerts featuring audience & orchestra favorites from past performances. A sneak peek at some of the favorites: Lord of the Dance, Pirates of the Caribbean, Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter Suite, & Les Miserables. The orchestra is joined by the CMO Vocal Ensemble. 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 & GOCMO.org. 
 
New Conversation Group in Clifton [Tuesday 9 August @ 6:30pm]: C'est le 'OM Cafe' et ils ont un magasin aussi qui s'appelle 'Aquarius Star.' Ce nouveau groupe de conversation aura lieu le deuxieme mardi de chaque mois et nous commencerons le 9 aout. Ce groupe est en plus des groupes de Rookwood et Newport pour offrir plus de possibilites aux gens qui cherchent a causer en francais. Ca commence un peu plus tot que les autres groupes parce que le cafe ferme a 20h. Merci bien et a bientot. At Aquarius Star, 329 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info at af at afcincinnati.com. 
 
Art of Murder [Wednesday 10 - Sunday 28 August]: The Showboat Majestic presents this 2000 Edgar Award Winner for Best Mystery Play, a scintillating hit with thrills, chills & humor that will keep you laughing & guessing whose going to get murdered by whom. Author Joe DiPietro created an insular world in which greed, vengeance & personal recognition freely play with the sanity & lives of the characters. Directed by Elizabeth Harris. Production Stage Managed by Kevyn Babbit. Tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors & students. At The Showboat Majestic, 435 East Mehring Way Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info, dates, times & tix at 513.241.6550 &cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. 
 
August Day of Quiet [Wednesday 10 August @ 10am-4pm]: Grailville will provide a simple framework of prayer & song for participants to use, if they choose, plus optional gathering times for those in attendance. Partners, friends & families may also use the time to reconnect. Give yourself this gift of quiet renewal in the midst of your busy life. Lunch is included. Sliding fee scale from $25-45. $25 covers basic program costs; additional fees support the continuation of the program. Reservations required. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info at 513.683.2340, events.grailville at fuse.net & grailville.org. 
 
Winemaker Dinner to Support Cincinnati Parks [Wednesday 10 August @ 6pm]: The Cincinnati Parks Foundation & Montgomery Inn invite you to the Winemaker's Dinner in support of Cincinnati Parks, a fantastic evening with delicious food & delectable drink. Featuring winemaker Boyd Morrison from Apothic Red. All proceeds to benefit the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. $95 per person. At Montgomery Inn Boathouse, 925 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP at 513.721.7427 & deangregory at montgomeryinn.com.  
 
24th Annual Great Inland Seafood Festival [Thursday-Sunday 11-14 August @ 5-11pm (Thu-Fri), noon-11pm (Sat & noon-9pm (Sun)]: Enjoy back-to-back live entertainment while sampling great seafood selections from over 15 local restaurants selling the best tasting & freshest seafood available. They will, again, be offering the ever-popular whole Maine live lobster for only $10.95 each. Free admission. On the banks of the Ohio River, Newport, KY 41071. More info atgreatinlandseafoodfest.com. 
 
Manifest Openings: 3rd Annual NUDE & Go Ahead-TOUCH ME! [Friday 12 August @ 6-9pm]: 3rd Annual NUDE explores the uncovered human form. This juried exhibit is comprised of 23 works by 19 artists from 13 states & Germany, & includes sculpture, photography, drawing & several paintings. Go Ahead... TOUCH ME challenges our conditioning to revere the sanctity of artwork. This juried project set out to contradict this notion by inviting artists to submit works that are deliberately interactive & touchable. The intimate 6-piece presentation offers a playful & introspective experience provided by artists from California, Massachusetts, Cincinnati, England & Norway. Free (temporary) tattoos by Nat Martin available while supplies last. Refreshments. Exhibits runs thru Friday 9 September. At Manifest Creative Research Gallery & Drawing Center, 2727 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info at 513.861.3638, jason at manifestgallery.org & manifestgallery.org. 
 
Performing Arts Summer Day Camp [Tuesdays-Fridays thru 12 August @ 9am - 4pm]: Full day camp Monday-Friday with African, Chinese, Indian, ballet, hip-hop, modern, tap, belly dancing, choral music, drama & writing every week. A unique cultural exposure experience for kids 5-15 years old. Tuition is $75/week; scholarships available. At arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati, 6543 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info & registration at aimcincinnati.org/PAcamp. 
 
August Midsummer Picnic [Saturday 13 August @ 5-10pm]: The Alliance Francaise proudly continues the tradition of the mid-August potluck picnic. Join them for French ambiance, fun & great food. Those with children may want to come before the picnic to explore the nearby Parky's Farm that features animals, pony rides, a farm themed playground, wagon rides & play barn. Assemble food @ 5pm to start dinner @ 6pm. Please bring a dish to share & your own drinks. There will be a contest for the best dish. Tell the gate attendant you're attending the French Alliance picnic to enter free. At Daly Hill Shelter, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. More info & register at af at france-cincinnati.com. 
 
Taste the Harvest at Granny's Garden School [Sunday 14 August @ 10-11am]: Granny is on a mission to turn children & their families on to eating their vegetables. The gardens at Granny's Garden School appeal to all 5 senses, & now you're invited to experience the taste of the harvest at its freshest. Free. Come about 9am if you'd like to help with the harvest &preparation, or earlier if you'd like to get your hands dirty & help in the gardens. Chef Joel Gittens & students from the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati will wow you with their creations. At Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.324.2873,  schoolgarden at fuse.net, & grannysgardenschool.com. 
 
Art of the Picnic with Atomic Number Ten & Park+Vine [Sunday 14 August @ 5pm-dark]: These 2 Over-the-Rhine stores have teamed up to create an artful picnic at the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton, to be enjoyed on the land. Craft cocktails, soda & hors d'oeuvres provided. Tell them you're coming & they'll set up the picnic. Donations welcome. Limited to 20 people. At Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH. More info & RSVP before Sun 7 Aug atinfo at parkandvine.com. Contact Stacy Sims at stacy at truebodyproject.org to create your own picnic.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures:
 
Digging Up the Past Archeology Experience [Fridays thru 19 August @ 8am - mid-afternoon]: A unique chance to work alongside archaeologist pros & UC students in search of evidence of prehistoric cultures in the middle Ohio Valley. Each day begins @ 8am at Shawnee Lookout with a light snack & activity. Spend a few hours at the dig site followed by lunch at the Shawnee Lookout clubhouse & an optional hike with a naturalist @ about 2:30pm. Each Friday highlights a different archaeology topic: July 1: Context Conversation; July 8: Hunting Tool Technology; July 15: Mastodons & Mammoths; July 22: Fabulous Flint & Lythics; July 29: Long Distance Trading; August 5: Discussions on Dating; August 12: Clay & Bones; August 19: Beneath a Burial Mound. Advance registration required; limited to 15 people per date, ages 12+. Those under 17 must be joined by an adult. Register for up to 4 sessions. Registration is $20 ($15 without lunch). Register at 513.521.7275 ext 240. More info from Dr. Ken Tankersley at kenneth.tankersley at uc.edu. For private groups of 5-15 people, call 513.385.4811. 
 
Body of Art [thru Saturday 20 August]: This group show will explore innovative methods developed by contemporary artists to use the human body (theirs or someone else's) in the production of their work. The show will include works which are made with a unique gesture, performance or use of the body which is visible in the final product itself. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info at 513.582.9833, info at prairiecincinnati.com & prairiecincinnati.com. 
 
David Rogers' Big Bugs exhibit [thru Sunday 21 August]: Everything from a 600-pound daddy long leg to a 20-foot tall praying mantis are making Glenwood Gardens their new home. Over a dozen of these awesome insects will be buzzing around for all to admire, with plenty of exciting things to do. Thru Sunday 5 June, create a bug & learn the differences between insects, spiders & their kin. Exhibit admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids 2-12; includes admission to the children's Highfield Discovery Garden. Park Permit NOT required during the Big Bugs exhibit. At Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn, OH 45215. More info & tix at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org/bigbugs. 
 
12th Annual Bookworks Exhibit [thru Sunday 28 August]: This free exhibit of handcrafted books by local & regional artists/bookbinders including April Foster (Art Academy of Cincinnati faculty in printmaking, drawing, artists' books) & Mark Palkovic (Senior Librarian, Head of the UC CCM Library) showcases diverse approaches & features of fine binding, contemporary bindings, altered books & more. Last artist guided tour of the exhibit is Sun 28 Aug @ 2pm. Hosted by Cincinnati Book Arts Society, a nonprofit org comprised of pros & amateurs in bookbinding, paper making, printing, paper marbling, book artistry, archiving & conserving. Sponsored by & located in the Main Library of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County (Atrium), 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6900, 513.369.6944,kate.lawrence at cincinnatilibrary.org & cincinnatilibrary.org/programs/exhibits.html. 
 
Flexible Hot Summer Nights for Core Organization, Posture & Strength [Mondays thru 29 August @ 6:30pm]: This mix-&-match series will incorporate elements from Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement & Bones for Life for a different approach to establish core alignment & strength. Instructor is Cynthia Allen. No class Aug 8. At Feldenkrais Within Studio, 4124 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45223. More info & fees at 513.541.5720, support at futurelifenow.com & futurelifenow.com. 
 
Qigong for Health Series [Tuesdays thru August 30 @ 8-9:15pm]: Experience the health benefits of these gentle, rhythmic movements that have been proven to reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality & enhance the immune system. $12 per class drop-in; $50 for 5 class pass. Alan Hundley is instructor. At Feldenkrais Within, 4124 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info at 513.281.8606 & ahundley at fuse.net.
 
Friday Night Grill Outs [Fridays thru 2 September @ 5-8pm]: You can't beat a tasty grilled meal with all the sides, live music on the dock & great company with friends & family. The grill-out menu features specialty dinners ($8.00-9.25 per person; $3.95 for kids 10 & under). The atmosphere is special, too, with a big dock overlooking Lake Isabella. There will be naturalist programs & local live music @ 6-8pm. Performances thru the summer include Katie Pritchard (Vocals/Acoustic Guitar), Kevin Fox (Acoustic Rock) & Ben Alexander (Acoustic Rock). At Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, OH 45140. Hamilton County Park permit is required to enter the park. More info at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org. 
 
Presages: Gordon Smith's Kentucky Coal Country Photographs [thru Sunday 18 September]: In the mid-1990s, as the practice of mountaintop removal coal mining was expanding in the quest for cheaper, low-sulfur coal, Gordon Smith began this documentary photography project in SE Kentucky coal country. MTR mining has destroyed 1.4 million acres of forest & over 500 Appalachian mountains, buried 1000's of miles of streams & contaminated millions of gallons of water. Photographing from the air, Smith records the destruction wrought upon the land, which he combines with traditional landscapes & portraits of the Appalachian people of the region, whose lives are so affected. Despite great wealth of natural resources, the region is home to some of the nation's poorest people. The photographs are traditional, silver, black & white prints. At Iris BookCafe & Gallery, 1331 Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.260.8434, 513.381.2665 & Iris' Facebook page. 
 
Architreks/Cincinnati Walks [Saturdays & Sundays thru October]: These guided walking tours highlight Cincinnati neighborhoods, architectural treasures & historic significance. Sponsored by Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati & Cincinnati Preservation Association, the program educates & entertains while showing off Cincinnati's rich architectural & cultural history. Tours are held rain or shine. All proceeds benefit education & preservation in Cincinnati neighborhoods. "Our tours explore the hidden gems & architectural landmarks of Cincinnati so that both visitors to our city & local residents walk away with a new perspective." ~ Trudy Backus, Architreks/Cincinnati Walks founder & volunteer coordinator. Choose from 10 walking tours: Over-the-Rhine, Findlay Market, Downtown; Cincinnati's 1st suburbs (Walnut Hills, East Walnut Hills, Mt. Adams, Clifton & Northside); special tours include Vanishing Cincinnati (sites that no longer exist like Albee Theatre, Wesley Chapel, etc.) & Literary Cincinnati (sites that inspired 19th & early 20th century authors & poets). Tour guides undergo extensive training before being certified by an Accreditation Board of Cincinnati's historical & architectural elite. Tours are about 2 hours & 2 miles long. Tickets are $15 (adults), $5 (kids) & $120 (group of 10). Reservations not required. Groups, visitors & businesses can customize tours; any tour can be scheduled by request. More info including schedule, meeting locations & tix at 513.421.4469 & cincinnati-walks.org. 
 
Upgrade Your Intuitive Self - Classes with Patricia Garry: No pain & lots of gain. Saturday classes in July & August. All classes are $125, payable at the class, with Certificate on completion. Register at patriciagarry at fuse.net & receive directions. More info at 513.281.6864 & patriciagarry.com.
  <> Second Degree Reiki [Saturday 13 August @ 10am-3pm]: Now you'll be able to increase the energy, do emotional healing work & send Reiki to distant places.
  <> Intuitive Development & Meditation Techniques [Saturday 27 August @ 10am-3pm]: Expand your intuitive skills, centeredness & understanding. A terrific day. 
  <> Reiki First Degree [Tuesdays 13, 20 & 27 September @ 7-9pm] 
  <> Reiki Second Degree [Tuesdays 11, 18 & 25 October @ 7-9pm] 
 
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The Virtual Salon Newsletter
A Newsletter published irregularly  from the Lloyd House in Cincinnati 
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Our Salon blog is an interactive site:   http://lloydhouse.blogspot.com
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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  

Submissions:  you must have the email copy to me by Thursday morning 9 AM.  Copy the format you see in this Weekly please.  (Times New Roman font, text 14 pt, headlines 20 pt.  Maroon for Opportunities and Events, Navy for articles.)

The Wednesday Night Salon met each week of the year (no break for holidays, weather) from July 2001 until the end of July, 2011, ten years ... in pursuit of good talk.  Now the newsletter will be published sporadically (who knows?).  Other events will be scheduled.  

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