Thursday, February 02, 2012

Virtual Salon 2/2/12 ~ 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
(What kind of gathering/sharing/learning together would you like to happen at the Lloyd House?  Ideas wanted. e.)
 


Hi Everyone!
  taken just now, working on the Virtual Salon

Well get this:  so after the Democratic candidate Jim Neil for Hamilton County Sheriff came here to be interviewed, I called up Sean Donovan, the current Chief Deputy Sheriff and Republican candidate to replace retiring Simon Leis.  Going to meet with him tomorrow in his office at the Justice Center.  (I never knew the Sheriff's office was downtown in the Justice Center!)  Quick, someone: tell me what I should ask him.  I want to know if he is a smart, decent guy.  I don't know if party affiliation has a lot to do with what kind of a job you do as Sheriff.  sure don't want a guy with a vendetta on about Hispanic people or gays or art censorship.  Please, tell me asap if you know anything at all about this job.  
AFter I meet with Chief Donovan, I'll write up both interviews.  Stay tuned!


Hugs to everyone!

Ellen

SECTION TWO: ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES

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    • Request your absentee ballot for the March 7 primary here: 
       ballot requests here  It's important to vote in this primary.  For Democrats.  


      Hello All:  This Friday night, Feb 3, at the Om Cafe / Aquarius Bookstore on Ludlow in Clifton, you have a chance to hear my friend and colleague Susan Glassmeyer read her poems, some from her newest book, Cook's Luck, and some poems not yet published.

      I say about Susan what I say about all of my favorite writers:  Her work is good and her work is medicine.  
      We can read good writing 'til the cows come home; there's so much of it.  There is a lot less that can make a difference in your life. (see one poem below in Books section.  ellen)  ... Valerie Cronus Bickett





Bentley Davis* calls for urgent action on H.B. 408

Please use your mouse to sign the petition,
And use your fingers to phone at least one member of the relevant committee of the Ohio House.  

Hello Ellen,

I wanted to let you know about a bill that is being fast-tracked through the Ohio State House -- HB 408.  This bill (sponsored by the area's Republicans) is aimed to add two more members to the board of  CMHA (Cinti. Metro. Housing Authority).  Neither of these members could live in Cincinnati and indeed the unspoken point of adding these members is to stack the board with people who think subsidized housing should be abolished.  Even though this is a state bill, the bill ONLY impacts the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA).   CMHA oversees public housing, housing choice vouchers (section 8), senior and disabled subsidized housing.  If this bill passes, we could see the number of affordable housing options decline precipitously, when there is already a shortage of quality, affordable housing.  

I am urging everyone I know to sign the petition that can be found here:  http://www.change.org/petitions/the-oh-state-house-stop-attacks-on-affordable-housing-in-cincinnati-and-defeat-hb-408  After you sign, let all of your friends and networks know about it as well.

In addition to signing the petition, it would be even more helpful to call the members of the Financial Institutions, Housing, and Urban Development Committee and ask them to defeat HB 408. (Phone calls carry more weight than emails, but emails are also effective.)  Their information can be found here:  http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaycommittees&task=2&type=Regular&committeeId=110

This is a very important issue.  

Thank you,

Bentley
* Bentley is the finest public policy expert in our region.  I always do exactly what she says!  Ellen

P.S. FROM ELLEN:  I just sent both an email and left a voice mail message for the one committee member from Cincinnati, Peter Stautberg.  Hope you will do at least as much.  

JIM NEIL for Hamilton County (Democratic!) Sheriff   http://www.neilforsheriff.com
There's a fund raising dinner at a sushi rest. downtown coming up soon.  See Website for info and date.  



Attend Public Hearings Next Week

Sierra Club:  "There will be two public hearings on electric and gas aggregation, ... These hearings will be the best opportunities for residents to let city council and the administration know we want clean energy that is affordable.
The first hearing (was) held Monday, January 30 at 6 p.m. The second will be  Monday, February 6 at 1 p.m. Both public hearings will be held in council chambers at Cincinnati City Hall.
Please consider attending a public hearing, and speaking out about our future energy options in Cincinnati.
For more information please contact: Rachael Belz, Ohio Citizen Action, 513-221-2100 or rbelz@ohiocitizen.org"

Howard Konicov, our steady and wonderful environmental activist says it is important to go to these:  Here's his email...
Hi Ellen,

It's important so you have input into where your/our electricity & natural gas comes from in this community, what we pay for it, and what standards you want put in place in the services provided by your/our future energy company.

Howard

Ps:  I'll share some specific ideas when i have put them together, you might brainstorm with your folks though.  For example, we could require that everyone gets a scalable solar panel and hookup if they request it which would create 1,000's of jobs in this community.  We could require that we have carbon offsets created in this community for all of the energy we buy which might put another 500 people to work, etc.   We could require that our natural gas comes from a supplier that has an excellent record in protecting ground water.

Duke has priced themselves out of the energy market, it's likely that electricity and gas are going to cost about 40% less than you are currently paying.

AND, 
FROM SALONISTA AND ENVIRONMENTALISM ADVOCATE BILL MESSER:

Council chambers was packed, I understand, (AT THE FIRST HEARING MONDAY NIGHT) and many, many people testified in favor of sustainable gas sources. I helped write the Environmental Advisory Council's letter to Roxanne to amend her motion to include environmental concerns, including a piece about hydraulic fracturing, so figure I've already put in my two cents.

Here's what I wrote:

 
The EAC recommends that the City Administration investigate whether it is possible to determine what if any proportion of a gas bid is derived from hydraulic fracturing, to make every effort to so determine, and further to determine whether whatever methods are used to obtain the gas are environmentally and socially responsible. If it can not be determined whether a gas bid includes shale gas obtained by fracking, and can not be determined whether methods employed are environmentally and socially responsible (either because the gas companies hide the information or the facts support environmental/social irresponsibility), the EAC recommends that the City not consider the bid.


(2) YOGA CLASSES WITH PHOENIX WILSON
Phoenix is an outstanding yoga and tai chi teacher!  (ellen)

Monday:
Kula Center, Newport
Class on-going. Mixed Level Yoga
7:30 - 8:45 PM
$66.00 / 6 weeks or $12 drop in rate

Tuesdays:
Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center, Covington 
Jan. 24 - Apr. 10 (12 weeks) T'ai Chi Chih
5:30 - 6:45 PM
$120 / 12 weeks

Thursdays:
Kula Center, Newport
Class on-going. Mixed level Yoga
7:30 - 8:45 AM
$66.00 / 6 weeks or $12 drop in rate

Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center, Covington 
Jan. 26 - Apr. 12 (12 weeks) T'ai Chi Chih
5:30 - 6:45 PM
$120 / 12 weeks

Saturday: NEW CLASS!
Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center, Covington 
Jan. 28 - Apr. 14 (12 weeks) Hatha Yoga
10:00 - 11:3o AM
$120 / 12 weeks

To register for classes or if you have questions, please contact Phoenix.
Phone: 859-652-4174

Class information is also available at www.phoenixwilson.com




 coreChangeCincy.com
Reserve your place at a fabulous neat thing:  the "Core Change Summit".  Go here:  
 coreChangeCincy.com
These folks are aiming to fundamentally change the way Cincinnati society is put together.  Let's address poverty, infant mortality (one of the worst rates!), etc. etc.  Peter Block is participating.  Many other luminaries.
Randall Ball says it will be great.  Register here:   


Friday, Sat, Sun:  Feb 17 to 19, three days
2/17-19
You can register for just a part of it if you like.
Will be downtown at the Millennium.

dr victor garcia heads
surg child hosp.  It is his 'baby'.  

BecAUSE He is upset over our rates of infant mortality, poverty


wants systematic change.  Improve the break we give to
ex offenders

Sisters of charity are co-sponsoring, as are:
children's hosp,
uc.

craig vogel of daap  will facilitate.

peter senge    guru
peter block

  coreChangeCincy.com
From Randall Ball:
Dear  Occupy Cincinnati,

I invite everyone to take a close look at this major upcoming Cincinnati
community/political event (3 entire days, downtown in a major hotel, 800+
expected attendees, wide variety of community leaders attending, etc.); and
to stay abreast of it as it approaches.  I invite everyone involved in
Occupy Cincinnati who can attend to register ASAP (it's FREE to attend)!  

This event may be viewed as potential turning point for Cincinnati - either
a huge opportunity and/or a major potential threat - depending on the actual
authenticity of the process that is generated at and from it.  The local
political (both grassroots and establishment) power assembled here is likely
to be astounding (over 800 expected community "leaders").  We need our
Occupy Cincinnati voice heard powerfully here!  We can't afford to once
again let the 1% decide what is good for the "urban core".  They don't live
there!  We do!

I attended an "intro" to this event this last Friday night; went into it
very skeptical; and was frankly impressed - by the speaker/convener, the
event's supporters, and by the authenticity of the intensions and format (at
least as I have assessed so far).

Please check this out and lend your feedback to us all:

This is important!  Our voice must be heard!

Thank you,

Randall 

Randall T. Ball
Community Health Minister









Check out our A.T.  page on facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/EllenUp
I will try and post regularly.  Ellen.

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Claire RECHNITZER writes:

  • Hi Everyone,
    Some of you are regular or occasional attendees of the free weekly Alexander Technique practice sessions at the Lloyd House - Sundays from 3:45 to 4:30pm. If you haven't participated yet, please join the fun! (http://home.fuse.net/ellenbierhorst/)
    Claire and Ellen

    Claire, Alan, Fanchon, Gene, Anita, Dolly
    A.T. Sunday Practice 11/20/11 watching the movie DVD "Move Well Avoid Injury" ~

FREE Alexander Technique Practice session every Sunday 3:45 - 4:30 at the Lloyd House 3901 Clifton Ave. 45220.  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

Oh and P.S.:  I've started posting videos on YouTube on a variety of subjects.  You can search by my name.  Fun.  
Ellen Bierhorst
 


from PARK AND VINE

parkandvine.com
Greetings, friends

Following is a list of upcoming events involving Park + Vine,
including the buy local-themed Shift Your Shopping Bike Rides and Park
+ Shine: A Mini Craft Show. If you have any questions, let us know

Thanks!




ASL Interpreter: An American Sign Language interpreter is available
upon request for store events. For this or other assistance, e-mail
info@parkandvine.com or call 513-721-7275.

-- 
Danny Korman
Park + Vine
1202 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-721-7275
parkandvine.com



H.U.C.  (Hebrew Union College)
The Skirball Museum
Open Sundays Jan 8 - Feb. 26.
1:30-3:30
Special Exhibit; docent led tours.  
It's a gem!  ellen



Friday Night Salons
    You are invited

From Wikipedia: A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host (Womens Way of Ohio and Kentucky), held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste and increase our knowledge of the participants through conversation. (Yes, real conversations) These gatherings often consciously followed Horace's definition of the aims of poetry, "either to please or to educate" ("aut delectare aut prodesse est"). Look for our Salon each Friday evening during the entire month of February from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Come to one or come to all. This will be held in a relaxed comfortable area of Women Writing For A Change located at 6906 Plainfield Road Cincinnati. This will be a potluck experience around a large table as we "enjoy" the philosophers (that would be you) of our time while sharing food. Join us! This is a free event, open to all. Donations for the lights and electric will always be appreicated.

When:  Each Friday in February
           6:30 to 8:30PM

Potluck to enjoy by all, bring something for yourself and a little extra for someone else.  Hosted by Bev Bowers, of Woman's Way.

Where:   Women Writing for a Change  6906 Plainfield Road   Cincinnati Ohio  

RSVP via email to womensway@ymail.com

Hey, for the first on tomorrow, Bev has arranged live music!  I cannot be there this week, but hope to be there in future.  Please go and support this, and let me know how it was for you!  ellen

(2)A Nonprofit Connecting Family and Friends When Health Matters Most

A CaringBridge website was created to share health news and receive support. Show your support. Visit and keep up to date. Leave a message in the guestbook.

Visit online
Find Kate's (SALONISTA Kate Kelly) site at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/katekelly.

Visit on mobile
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CaringBridge provides personal websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier.

Sincerely,
Paul Ravenscraft







Imago's monthly newsletter here:

Patti Walker, our fabulous hammer dulcimer player has a Celtic Music group... for gigs look here:



The New Regional Office for the Obama Campaign
tomorrow, Friday, they will be moving in, so you can stop by any time.  Otherwise, to offer donations, call Regional Field Director Lauren Jones:


New Regional Obama Campaign Office 

Cincinnati Office #1 - 2817 Woodburn St.

Needs & Wants

 Television

Space Heaters

Extension Cords

DVD/VHS/B.R. Player

Tables

Chairs

Portable Shelving

Large Area Rugs

Paper Towels

Bathroom Supplies

Toilet Bowl Brush

White Boards & Supplies

All Colors - Wall Paint

Table Cloths

- Microwave

Paper Plates, Bowls & Cups

Disposable Cutlery

Trash Pails


Maps of Cincinnati
Food Coupons Healthy Snacks Can goods Can openers Kitchen Appliances Beer  Wine Liquor

Vacuum Cleaner

Storage Bins

Portable Projectors

Divider Walls

Chalkboard

Calculators

2012 Calendars

Coffeemakers & Coffee

Glue

Envelopes

Mailing labels

Manila folders

Markers

Note and message pads

Packing tape

Paper clips

Pencils

Pens

Rubber bands

Scissors

Staplers

Telephone headsets

Basic Tools

Fax Machine

Cleaning Supplies

Cork boards

Floor Lamps

Scanners

Digital cameras

Art Markers 

Art Pencils & Pens 

Ballpoint Stick Pens 

Crayons 

Cube & Pencil-Top Erasers 

Dry-Erase & Wet-Erase Markers 

Electric/Battery Operated Pencil Sharpeners 

Highlighters 

Manual Pencil Sharpeners 

Mechanical Pencils 

Pencil Boxes & Cases 

Retractable Ballpoint Pens 

Rollerball Gel-Ink Pens 

Rollerball Liquid Ink Pens 

Wood Pencils 

Binders 

Report Covers & Portfolios 

Sheet Protectors 

Stamps

 

Anything you care to DONATE!



 

  United Republic is joining with our friends at United4thePeople.org to say "hell no!" to Citizens United. They have a great map of the nation with the time and place of local actions where you can stand up and demand that we Get Money Out of politics.
On another front, some of our members have asked for a United Republic/Get Money Out update: how the organization is coming together, who is running it, and what we have planned. I've written up a set of answers to those questions—click here to see them. I'll be in touch soon with more ways to learn and be part of this exciting effort to get money out of politics.
Meanwhile, forward this to your friends—conservative and liberal—because this issue and this weekend isn't about right vs. left or Republicans vs. Democrats. It's about whether we the people are able to rise up, put aside our differences, and reclaim a nation of, by, and for the people.
Go to the map. Find an event in your area. If you don't find one, organize one! http://is.gd/OtVHTj
Sincerely,
Josh Silver,


ARTICLES AND LETTERS
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- What's Peter Block up to now?
- Jennifer Brunner:  help Fair Elections in Ohio NOW

Welcome from John McKnight and Peter Block
 
The Abundant Community book and website are about creating the alternative to the faltering consumer economy and the vacancy sign hanging over our neighborhoods. All that is required is a shift in thinking from consumer to citizen. From "You are valuable to the economy when you shop" to "You are a neighbor who has something important to contribute."


FROM JENNIFER BRUNNER:
January 30, 2012

Dear Ellen, 

Last week, partisan discussion began about preemptively repealing HB 194, the referendum measure that  many of you worked very hard to put on the November 2012 ballot. 

What was extraordinary about the HB 194 effort was that so many Ohioans worked togetherat the same time that they and others were also involved in fighting S.B. 5 (State Issue 2) to protect Ohio public employee collective bargaining rights. 

Suffice it to say, the rest of the country noticed. Many were amazed that an effort of this magnitude quietly took place when so many other rights were under attack and being defended. Ohio became a bright spot because of these victories. 

But Fair Elections Ohio knows its  tough work is just beginning. Its first task is to hire a new media director, and you can help. 

For some Republicans, just thinking about this issue on the fall ballot appears to be making them uncomfortable, especially in a Presidential election year. At the same time, a "Personhood" amendment petition, pushing a severe anti-choice measure, has also been cleared for circulation for the fall ballot. 

The way many see it, none of the Republican Presidential candidates is creating a significant grassroots stir to drive the Republican base in Ohio. So, thinking back to the anti-gay marriage amendment in 2004, if there's no HB 194 on the ballot and just a "Personhood" state constitutional amendment, well, you can take it from there … 

And, just bringing up the question of asking the petition committee to remove the issue from the ballot if HB 194 is repealed by the legislature is stirring up all kinds of talk about "agreements" on changes to the elections laws in Ohio—this year, before the Presidential election. 

Help us stand strong against last minute maneuvering to change voting rules in Ohio. 

Fair Elections Ohio respects the fact that a diverse and amazing coalition of groups in Ohio worked together so that half a million Ohioans could sign a petition to vote on whether the Ohio legislature could curtail their voting rights. Fair Elections Ohio believes that's not something we should take away from Ohio voters. 

Help us stand strong against last minute maneuvering to take away our opportunity to have our say on voting rights in Ohio. 

Fair Elections Ohio stood down after filing enough signatures to put HB 194 on this year's election ballot so many of its volunteers could help defeat State Issue 2 last fall for Ohio's public employees. 

 

Now, we're ready to begin our own fight. Fair Elections Ohio needs your help. Your seed dollars, no matter the sum, will help Fair Elections Ohio build the infrastructure it needs to keep HB 194 on the ballot and achieve a majority "no" vote this fall 

 

Please contribute what you can to help Fair Elections Ohio build its "lean and mean" organization to protect Ohio voting rights. 

 

Thanks, 
  
Jennifer Brunner 


P.S. While you're at it, visit Fair Elections Ohio and volunteer, donate and be a part of a citizen-led effort to keep voting in Ohio fair and accessible.

Here's why Fair Elections Ohio will be urging a "no" vote on HB 194 to protect access to voting; if allowed to become law, HB 194 will: 
  • Reduce by mail absentee voting to 3 weeks from 5 weeks and reduce in-person absentee voting to 2 weeks.
  • Ban in-person absentee voting on Sundays and Saturday afternoons 
  • Make it more difficult for the boards of elections to open extra offices in the community to make it more convenient to vote early
  • Stop local Election Boards from sending absentee ballot applications unsolicited to all voters
  • Stop local Elections Boards from paying postage on return absentee ballot requests or on the return of absentee ballots
  • Impose technical reasons not to count votes
  • Order a minimum voting precinct size in cities and villages only 
  • Prohibit someone with no ID from having their ballot counted
  • Eliminate the 10-day period after the election to provide missing ID
  • Strike down disclosure rules for corporations participating in campaigns 
 
 






LETTERS

write me your ideas, responses.  I'll publish it here.  ellen


FROM BENTLEY DAVIS ON "RECALL" AMENDMENT

(read from bottom up, this is a response.)

I don't think this is going to go anywhere.  The project is great, in a way.  It would allow us to recall bad electeds.  That being said, I would be cautious in that I could see it backfiring -- and Rs using it to try to recall ours, when we have them.  It would, in turn, create constant campaigning -- to get in, to fend off petition drives, and then to be reelected.  

I have many smart friends who have signed, but I am reluctant because of my fear of them using it against us.

Best,

Bentley

On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 6:31 PM, Ellen Bierhorst <EllenBierhorst@lloydhouse.com> wrote:  do you support this?


Begin forwarded message:

From: 
Dave Houseman <davehouseman@gmail.com>
Date: 
Tue 31 Jan 3:25:45 PM EST
To: 
Subject: 
Allow Ohio to recall elected state officials

Hi,

Ohio should have an amendment to our state constitution (similar to the one Wisconsin is using on Governor Scott Walker) that would allow us to remove an elected official. The principle underlying the recall of public officers has been defined as an effective speedy remedy to remove an official who is not giving satisfaction to the public and whom the electors do not want to remain in office, regardless of whether he is discharging his full duty to the best of his ability and as his conscience dictates." 


That's why I signed a petition to The Ohio State House, which says:

"Ohio citizens should have a way to remove elected officials whom they are not satisfied with.  Ohio's constitution should be amended to give voters that right."

Will you sign this petition? Click here:

from SANDRA WITTSTEIN:
Hi Ellen,
 
I'm really glad to hear that you are well. I just want to remind you that Barak Obama will not have an easy time keeping the White House.  Remember John Kerry? It wasn't a landslide!
 
Best,
 
Sandy


from DENISE DRIEHAUS about HB 408, the Metropolitan Housing Board bill:  (read from bottom up)

I really don't know how committed Rep. Terhar is to the bill.  It was authored by Senator Bill Seitz, who is carrying it in the Senate.
 
I do think that the community has to be loud and clear about their opposition. 

From:
 Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com>
To:
 Denise Driehaus <denisedriehaus@yahoo.com>; Ellen Bierhorst <ellenbierhorst@lloydhouse.com> 
Sent:
 Friday, January 27, 2012 5:03 PM
Subject:
 Denise D on HB 408 (CMHA)

fabulous information!  Thanks, Denise. Do you think there is any chance of defeating the bill?
ellen


On Fri 27 Jan 2012, at 2:24 PM, Denise Driehaus wrote:

Ellen,
 
I just received this email and wanted to provide an update on the CMHA bill.  The Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development Committee heard sponsor testimony from Rep. Terhar on HB 408 on Tuesday.  My office prepared a white paper for the democratic members of the committee, detailing the negatives impacts the bill would have on Hamilton County.  The democrats asked many questions about the unfariness of having a majority of this board from outside the city when the majority of the housing is inside the city.  I have spoken with a number of local leaders to make sure they are aware of the bill and to keep them in the loop.
There are no meetings scheduled on this bill next week.
 
Denise
 
 

REVIEWS:  BOOKS, MOVIES, RESTAURANTS, VIDEOS, TV, WEB

PLEASE SEND ME YOUR REVIEWS!
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New Yorker Magazine Jan. 30, 2012  by Ellen

I love my subscription to the New Yorker.  Sometimes I only look at the cartoons, but occasionally there is something I really dig.  This week there were three such articles.  "The Obama Memos" by Ryan Lizza tells about how Obama has transformed in his policies and approach during his presidency.  Fascinating.  Like about his failed dream of ending the controversy and bitterness that stalls congress and prevents the two parties from working together, and how that molded his early months when he had the majority party in the House as well as the Senate.  Progressives criticize him for not pressing more when he "had the ball".  
I also read with great interest "The Caging of America: The scandal of America's teeming prisons" by Adam Gopnik.  There is hope!  He gives the history of our prison situation.  Why we find ourselves with more of our citizens locked up than any country including Stalinist Russia.  But New York's crime wave of the 60's and 70's has been stopped, and now there are fewer people behind bars there than other places.  I didn't know that.  
Both of those articles are accessible to non-subscribers.   The Obama Memos" at http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2012/01/30/120130fa_fact_lizza
and the prisons article here: 
If you are a subscriber and missed this issue or want to read it online, go to the Table of Contents, log in with your email and password, and then click on the table of contents
... and from there, the article titled "Groupthink" by Jonah Lehrer.  That one is about the culture of creativity in the Ad business and everywhere, and how the common belief that creativity in groups is best aided by a culture of non-criticism and mutual support is actually wrong.  Surprise!  A debating atmosphere actually has been shown to provide more novel ideas and creative solutions.  Very cool article.  
Ellen
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SIMON SAYS: Book reviews by Anna

Like Me, by Chely Wright


Of the three celebrity coming out (as gay) books I've read and reviewed this year, this is in some ways the most gut wrenching. None have been beautifully written (given that none are writers), and all give a peak into the hard work that it takes to be successful in the entertainment business. But what makes this one different is that Chely Wright is a billboard #1 Country Music star.  Yup.  And a femmy one at that- this book was her coming out.  She also cooperated with documentary film makers to follow her process of writing the book in secret and then what happened when it was released. That film, "Wish Me Away" is currently making the film fest rounds.

As one might expect, the country music scene is very Christian and very conservative.  Chely is herself a devoted Christian, and for much of her life she prayed, even several times daily, to be straight.  She tried to have relationships with attractive, decent, successful men that any woman would want, including C&W star Brad Paisley.  She suffered terribly in her silence, even at one point putting a gun in her mouth.  This book is the best response I've seen to the charge that you can "pray the gay away"- something that many people still believe.

Chely is far from perfect, and old school feminists are likely not to 'get' her- she worked with one to write the book, apparently, and felt horribly misunderstood at times (According to the movie). As for myself, her story resonated very strongly: how she couldn't understand why it was difficult for other girls to resist going 'farther' with their boyfriends, how the love ballads didn't make sense for a long, long time (until she had a real relationship with another woman as an adult), how she had unusually intense feelings for other girls as an adolescent and teen but had no context for them- especially because didn't think of them as sexual.  However, with a career in the spotlight in a very conservative community, she did not have the opportunity to come out in her early twenties like I did.  This book is a peak into what happens when an adult's natural process of becoming a sexual person is hindered by being dishonest about who they are.  It's very sad, but you also get to see what happens, namely the tremendous, tremendous relief and peace, that happens when they do.


Delivered from Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., and John J. Ratey, M.D.
Promises new information about childhood and adult ADD/ ADHD.  Includes interesting exercises that help the brain function better, like draw a triangle with your left hand while drawing a square with your right.  My friend says it is excellent, and the exercises do seem to help.  Ellen

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New Book Announcement from 
Ohio University Press

OHIO HISTORY • URBAN PLANNING • ARCHITECTURE
 


Mariemont
A Pictorial History of a Model Town

Text by Millard F. Rogers Jr., Design by Karen Monzel Hughes

Mariemont: A Pictorial History of a Model Townprovides a rare look at the development, from vision to fulfillment, of an entire community located near Cincinnati, Ohio. With archival photographs spanning more than 100 years, this book shows in both word and image the fascinating and influential history of one of the most important planned communities in the United States.

Please visit the book's web page for more details and to see images from the book, a video with Mariemont photographs, and a link to the January 29th WVXU (Cincinnati NPR) interview with Millard F. Rogers Jr. and Karen Monzel Hughes.




 Poem by Susan Glassmeyer

The Mountain

The mountain overtakes you the way it bullies up against the sky.
And whatever the name is for that mammoth rock that hoards the
range of light in the famous photo by Ansel Adams, you resent
how big a shadow it casts over us on the ground below in mid-
afternoon, mesmerizing the gatherers.  Now, a poster of it hangs
above your couch captivating the baby lying beneath it.  In a supine
milky stupor he gazes unblinking into its face as if hypnotized by
the eye of a giant, while someone in the room delights in saying
It's his very first metaphysical experience!
  You politely disagree
saying 
But he's already his own metaphysical experience having
just recently disembarked from the mystery of the womb.  
just recently disembarked from the mystery of the womb.  
There is
further talk about how soon the new one will be upright and
walking like the little god of curiosity his parents dream him to be, 
though not especially dreaming this for themselves.  Then someone
points out a beguiling neurological footnote:  before verticality, the
baby must be a face-down sloppy bottom feeder first, must pivot
and push on his reptilian belly, scooch and rock on the floor in a
reaching attempt, until one day his legs will knee him in the belly
and his colluding arms will fold then straighten then hoist him into
motion, each set of lovely diagonal flippers alternately propelling
him forward--a fleshy four-limbed creature lunging toward some
object of his desire (perhaps a rattle) resting in a shadow cast by
the all-purpose bosom of an upright mountain of a mother.
  

   
 
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Sculpting in France Treasure:
 
Learn to Sculpt in the Perigord region of France [Monday 30 July - Friday 10 August, 2012]: Local artist, John Leon, will teach a 12-day stone carving workshop on sculpture at the beautiful country inn & artists' refuge, the Domaine du Haut Baran, in the Perigord region of France. An outstanding setting to learn sculpture, work with the golden limestone of the region. John will lead a class of experienced & beginner students carving the golden-toned Jurassic Limestone in an exploration of the methods, esthetics & history of the art of sculpture. John works in & appreciates abstract & realistic styles. He will teach you how to go from inspiration to finished work of sculpture. You will learn the methods of stone carving, its tools & techniques, the history of sculpture, the esthetic & practical aspects of sculpture & how to express yourself thru the best use of form, composition, texture, balance, etc. You will be inspired by the prehistoric & medieval art of this historic region of France. Space is limited. More info about the class at 513.777.1862 & hautbaran.com/index.asp?page=Sculpture_Classes. More info about the Domaine du Haut Baran at hautbaran.com.
 
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Ongoing Treasures:
 
Dance of the Heart [Fridays @ 7:30-9:30pm]: Lose weight, get into shape, be more flexible, gain confidence & meet community in a safe space & loving environment where a variety of music is played - ranging from fun to raucous to meditative - evoking a full spectrum of body expression with self &/or others. Nectar of Heart paves the way while Tones of Liberation free the soul, moving the body in emancipating ways. All ages & skills of movement are welcomed. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water & a willingness to just be who you are. Dance a jig, sweat your prayers, or remain still & quiet; this is your dance. A Grace In Motion event led by facilitator Susan Grace, who is a body & soul movement coach, inspirational dancer, speaker, energy reader & soul whisperer who has traveled the world & climbed mountains in the inner & outer realms. $11 suggested. At Cincinnati Yoga School, 6125 Ridge Road, Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, OH. More info at 513.729.7074 or graceinmotion at hotmail.com. 
 
Inspiration to illumination - an Introduction to The Saint John's Bible [thru Sunday 26 February]: A masterpiece for the ages to inspire visitors of all faiths. An exhibit of prints from The Saint John's Bible, the 1st handwritten & illuminated Bible to be commissioned by a Benedictine Monastery in 500 years. This long-awaited, modern illustrated Bible took more than 1o years to complete the more than 1,150 pages. It consists of meticulously prepared calfskin vellum pages with elegant hand-lettering using feather quills & ancient inks. The images are exquisitely hand-colored by brush with hand-ground pigments by master calligrapher Donald Jackson along with a team of scribes & artists. The exhibit will include large fine art giclee prints & text that highlights the creative process from gathering calligraphers & illuminators, to traditional materials (gold & silver leaf & ancient Chinese inks), to creating a contemporary script. Also on display, 20 leaves from the Mount's collection of Original Leaves from Famous Bibles: Nine Centuries 1121-1935 A.D. Associated events:
<> Lecture [Tuesday 7 February @ 11am-noon @ Recital Hall]: "Deciphering Imagery in The Saint John's Bible" led by Shawnee Turner, adjunct professor of art history.
<> Sisters Sing Scripture [Sunday 19 February @ 3pm]: A choir of Catholic Sisters sing Scripture in the beautiful Mater Dei Chapel, followed by reception.
<> Closing lecture & reception [Sunday 26 February @ 2pm @ Mater Dei Chapel]: "The Art of Biblical Interpretation" followed by a panel discussion & reception.
Free. Docent led pre-scheduled group tours available. At Studio San Giuseppe, Dorothy Meyer Ziv Art Building, Mount St. Joseph College, 5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233. More info & tours at 513.244.4384, 513.244.4496 & msl.edu/bible.
 
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Calendar of Treasures:

 

GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth - film [Friday 3 February @ 7-9pm]: The Cincinnati premier of this documentary examines the superstitions & addictions we need to abandon to become a sustainable civilization. The film takes the unique approach of examining the cultural barriers that prevent us from acting rationally. "This could be the most important film ever made. It tackles the 3 lethal taboos that threaten our civilization, those against discussing overpopulation, overconsumption, & the nonsensical idea that economic growth itself is a net benefit even in rich countries & can & must continue forever." ~ Paul Ehrlich, Biologist, Professor of Population Studies, Stanford University. In the film, one man takes on City Hall, Wall Street, the President & the Pope, questioning our fundamental beliefs about economic growth & true prosperity. Free. Sponsored by Woman's City Club, Social Justice Committee of the 1st Unitarian Church, Sierra Club, League of Women Voters Natural Resource Committee & Cincinnati Office of Environmental Quality. Part of a series of monthly Friday environmental programs called Fixing the Future. At the First Unitarian Church, 536 Linton Street, Avondale, Cincinnati, OH 45219.  More info at 513.471.6622, jnightingale at fuse.net & growthbusters.org. 
 
Lunchtime Concerts at the Main Library [Fridays 3 & 10 February @ 12pm]: Join pianist Della Enns for a lunchtime concert of music by the composers featured in the exhibit, "A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965," on display at the Main Library thru February 23. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 &cincinnatilibrary.org.  
 
Tom Sparough the Space Painter [Saturday 4 February @ 11am]: The Covedale Center's Saturday Morning Children's Series continues with a performance by Tom Sparough the Space painter, who comically juggles & paints an inspiring picture. This 25-year veteran performer juggles everything from Tic Tac Candies to bean bag chairs. Once dubbed the Prince of Comic Jugglers, he has been described as a cross between Mr. Rogers & the Mad Hatter. Everything is up in the air when the Space Painter is on stage, including kids. Tickets are $5. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH. More info & tix at 513.241.6550 & cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. 
 
Rain Barrels 101 [Saturday 4 February @ 11am]: Learn how to harvest rainwater with a simple system. Civic Garden Center Volunteer Jerome Wigner will outline easy ways to reduce storm water runoff, improve water quality & promote water conservation with rain gardens & rain barrels. Space is limited to 20. $5 suggested donation benefits Civic Garden Center. At Park + Vine, 1202 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP at 513.721.7275 &parkandvine.com. 
 
African Folktale Masks [Saturday 4 February @ 2pm]: The group at Kennedy Heights Arts Center will read an African folktale, Who's in Rabbit's House, & learn about the beautiful art of mask making thru the illustrations of Leon & Diane Dillon. Then, using natural materials like dried corn, bird seed, leaves & twigs, teaching artist Karen Overmyer, will lead the group in creating masks of their own inventive folktale creatures. At Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45227. More info at 513.631.4278 & intern at kennedyarts.org. 
 
Larry Kirwan Rock & Read Tour [Saturday 4 February @ 7pm]: Author, playwright & punk pioneer Larry Kirwan, whose early band, Major Thinkers, was once banned from CBGB as "too demonic," came to fame as leader of the influential Irish American rockers Black 47. The band has built a legacy of vibrant, politically aware albums such as "Home of the Brave," "Green Suede Shoes" & their latest "Bankers and Gangsters." As a writer, Larry has created a dozen plays & musicals (some collected in "Mad Angels: The Plays of Larry Kirwan"), a memoir, "Green Suede Shoes: An Irish-American Odyssey," & the novel "Liverpool Fantasy." His most recent novel, "Rockin' the Bronx" won raves from, among others, author Thomas Keneally ("Schindler's List"), who called it " 'Angela's Ashes' for a new generation." Kirwan & Keneally are now collaborating on a musical about Irish women sent to Australia as prisoners. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $20; discounts for ICH members. Presented by & at Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati, 3905 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226. More info at irishcenterofcincinnati.com. Tix at tinyurl.com/IHCGCFeb4. 
 
Jewish & Israeli Film Festival [Saturday 4 February - Thursday 16 February]: The Jewish & Israeli Film Festival is a perennial opportunity to see fine (often award-winning) films from around the world that would otherwise, typically, not show in the Cincinnati market on all topics Jewish & Israel. Some of the feature films are preceded by short films. At Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info including schedules, films, synopses, trailers & tix at 513.722.7226, 800.595.4849, ccummings at mayersonjcc.org & mayersonjcc.org/?page=filmfestival. 
 
next Murder Mystery Dinners [Saturday 4 February; doors open @ 6:30pm; dinner begins @ 7pm; show starts @ 8pm]: Shows contain adult humor & may not be unsuitable for kids under 14 years of age. Dinner includes salad, prime rib, chicken breast & vegetable lasagna along with side dishes & gourmet desserts. Complimentary soft drinks & coffee; cash bar. $34.50 per person & tax. Due to the popularity, tickets must be bought in advance, subject to availability. Tix at GreatParks.org. Hamilton County Park District Vehicle Permit ($10 annual; $3 daily) needed to enter parks. At the Mill Race Banquet Center, Winton Woods, 1515 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. More info at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org.
            Feb 04: NASCAR Knock-off - The checkered flag has been waved, but the real fight is just beginning in pit row.
            Feb 11: Death by Chocolate - Will Olap Magnussen's newest taste sensation be the talk of the town or the death of him? 
            Feb 18: Mardi Gras Mayhem - Has Tommy Tissuepaper's temper finally driven his float makers to commit a Cajun killing? 
            Feb 25: Malt Shop Murder - Has Penny and the Loafers star Penny been killed by one of her own Loafers? 
 
Collapse - theatre [Saturday 4 February - Saturday 3 March]: In 2007, the Mississippi River Bridge in Minneapolis collapsed, killing 13 people & injuring 145. Hannah's husband, David, was driving one of the cars that went off the bridge, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, but refuses to attend a support group. Hannah's life is falling apart; she can't get pregnant, she's 1 step away from losing her job, & she thinks her husband, who hasn't been to work for months, may be an alcoholic. He sits around the house, watering the plants with beer. When her flaky sister, Susan, arrives from California for "awhile," Hannah seems ready to unravel for good. Collapse is an uncomfortably funny exploration of the crumbling structures that undergird our bridges, economy, & intimate relationships. Tickets are $15-$18. At Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix at 513.300.5669 & knowtheatre.com. 
 
7th Annual Concert of Irish Music [Friday 10 February @ 7pm]: In Ireland, St. Brigid's Day on February 1st marks the beginning of spring. Warm things up & help celebrate Thomas More Week with an Irish music concert, the Tapestry Series. Ceol Mohr plays traditional music with an Irish, Welsh, English & American twist. Scholar-musician-raconteur Bill Williams is a member of this well-known group & veteran of the Tapestry Series. Silver Arm is famous for their contributions to Cincinnati's Celtic Music Festival & has performed at other Tapestry events. Their leader Cindy Matyi has also spoken on Irish music, art & mythology. Murphy's Law is well known among the local pub & festival scene for ballads old & new, Irish & American, & veteran Tapestry contributors. At Steigerwald Hall, Student Center, Thomas More, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017. More info at matyi at fuse.net. 
 
A Sense of Presence - art opening [Friday 10 February @ 6-9pm]: A Sense of Presence features sculptural portraits by Dr. Lois Fortson & the warm, color -infused landscape paintings of M. Katherine Hurley. Exhibit runs thru Saturday 3 March. At 5th Street Gallery, 5th Street Gallery, 55 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.579.9333, 5thstreetgallery at fuse.net & 5thstreetgallery.com. 
 
2-Day Book & Print Sale [Saturday-Sunday 11-12 February @ 9am-5pm (Sat) & 11am-5pm (Sun)]: A wide variety of books for sale: world politics, history, art, self-help, coffee-table books, children's books, healing arts, biographies, environmental, antique books & so many more genres. Framed & unframed prints. Everything is priced to sell. Come & have a cup of tea or coffee; take your time to wonder & wander thru the 1st floor of a factory filled with books & great prints. At Off the Avenue Studios, 1546 Knowlton Street, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info at urbanvillage at fuse.net. 
 
HeartWork Conversation Series [Saturday 11 February @ 9am-Noon]: Explore the issues that hold your heart hostage, help you create a new story & move towards courage, compassion & wholehearted living. These conversations are grounded in the work of Dr. Brené Brown & her book The Gifts of Imperfection. This series creates a space for you to do your HeartWork & connect with your true self. Join the 1st conversation to help silence the critic in your head & heart. Let this be the year to set yourself free. Guides are Elaine Hansen & Margaret Rahn. Cost is $25 ($35 at the door). Register at heartwork-invitation.eventbrite.com. At MBR Gallery, 424 Findlay Street, #2B, Cincinnati OH 45214. More info at elaine at heartworkguides.com, heartworkguides.com &ted.com/talks/view/lang///id/1042. 
 
Battle of the Beans [Saturday 11 February @ 1-4pm]: May the best bean win, as chocolate & vanilla duke it out. These sweet flavors have been around for centuries & it's time to see which tastes best. Both 'beans' will go 2 rounds each & present the history, facts, fiction & impact that their respective flavors have had on the world. The crowd will taste & vote for their favorite flavor. At the end of the 'fight' the competitor with the most votes will win the coveted 'Flavor Belt' & title of Best Bean. There will also be exhibits & crafts. Suggested for ages 8 & up. $5 per person; registration required at GreatParks.org by February 8.Hamilton County Park District Vehicle Permit ($10 annual; $3 daily) required to enter parks. At Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241. More info at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org. 
 
The Jews of Tin Pan Alley [Sunday 12 February @ 2pm]: Rabbi Kenneth Kanter of Hebrew Union College will discuss Jews of Tin Pan Alley. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 &cincinnatilibrary.org.  
 
Romantic Valentine's Night at the Observatory [Tuesday 14 February @ 7-9pm]: "Turn the lights down low, the stars are out." Starry-eyed lovers have been gazing upward for millennia. This year, give your Valentine a true, out-of-this-world experience at the Cincinnati Observatory, high atop Mt. Lookout. The "Birthplace of American Astronomy" will offer music, drinks, chocolate, flowers & viewing of Venus, Jupiter & Mars thru the historic telescopes (weather permitting). Outreach Astronomer (& resident "James Bond of the Night Sky"), Dean Regas, will share stories about red stars of passion in the winter sky. Enjoy tours of the buildings. This is your chance to "wish upon a star" while cuddling a bit with your beloved under the heavenly night skies. $50 per couple; reservations required; space is limited. At the Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info at 513.321.5186 & cincinnatiobservatory.org. 
 
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Ongoing Treasures:

 

William Butler Yeats Exhibition from the National Library of Ireland [Thursday (4-8pm) & Saturdays (3-6pm) thru mid February]: The Life & Works of the great poet, writer & dramatist W. B. Yeats, one of the most important figures of 20th-century literature, comes to Cincinnati from Ireland's National Library in Dublin, in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Irish Heritage Center. This outstanding exhibit is excellent for the family & students. Also open by appointment for groups of 8 or more. Public admission is $10; members of the Irish Heritage Center pay $5; students pay $3. At Irish Heritage Center, 3905 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226. Free parking behind the Center off Tennyson. More info at 513.533.0100 & irishcenterofcincinnati.com. 

 

Caine Mutiny Court Martial  [Thursdays-Sundays thru 19 February @ 8pm (Thu-Sat) & 2pm (Sun)]: Herman Wouk's 1952 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a Navy court martial in World War II has been adapted by the author into a suspenseful evening of theatre. A young lieutenant has relieved his captain of command in the midst of a typhoon on the grounds that Captain Queeg is a psychopath in crisis & would have sent the ship & its crew to their destruction. Naval tradition is against the lieutenant, but testimony reveals a devastating picture of Queeg's mental state. Directed by Greg Procaccino. Tickets: $23 for adults, $20 for seniors & students. At Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix at 513.241.6550 & cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com. 

 

Beyond Emancipation [thru Thursday 23 February]: Presented in partnership with Juneteenth Cincinnati, Beyond Emancipation is an exploration of African-American culture thru contemporary art connecting past & recent history. The show includes paintings, photographs & 3D work from Jimi Jones, Robert Harris, Michael Todd, Kelly & Kyle Phelps, Melvin Grier, Jymi Bolden, Terrance Hammonds, Thom Shaw & artists from the Clovernook Center, plus historical photographs lent from Cincinnati families. At Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info at 513.631.4278 & kennedyarts.org. 

 

A Fine Romance:- Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965 [thru Thursday 23 February]: Using images from Broadway musicals, classic films & personal collections, this exhibit tells the story of Jewish artists who created songs of wit, sophistication & optimism thru America's ups & downs during the 20th century. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org. 

 

International Exhibit Out of the Gray & Sculptures by Travis Townsend [thru Friday 24 February]: Manifest presents 2 fascinating exhibits. Out of the Gray is an international exhibit of works made using graphite. Works range from straight forward drawings to sculpture, mixed media, & non-traditional art, using graphite as a primary (but not necessarily exclusive) media. Exhibit includes 18 works by 16 artists from 11 states, Germany & Mexico. The Love Boat (abandoned) & Other New Sculptures by nationally recognized regional artist Travis Townsend are large scale toy-like sculptural assemblages that transform the Gallery into a mysterious & engaging archaeological playground for discovery. Townsend skillfully walks a thin line between low-craft & high-design, whimsy & irony, to create unique objects which survive their polar distractions & take on an implied life of their own. With a wry & direct honesty, like a child's drawings, they represent an absolute joy for shared creativity. Refreshments served. 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. 

 

Derek Toebbe Art [thru Friday 24 February]: Derek Toebbe will be presenting 11 new works. MOTR Pub serves delicious dinners with an extensive bar. Live music until 2am. At MOTR Pub, 1345 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at motrpub.com/art.html. 

 

First Annual Poetry Contest for Adults [thru February 29]: Enter the Library's 1st annual Poetry Contest, co-sponsored by Grailville Retreat & Program Center. Adults ages 18 & up can submit their poems via email to programs at cincinnatilibrary.org or by mail via the address below. Up to 4 winners will have their poems published on the Library's website in April during National Poetry Month, & be given the opportunity to read at the Library's annual "Poetry in the Garden" series held Tuesday evenings in April. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org. 

 

Forms of Authority [thru Saturday 3 March]: Forms of Authority is a group painting exhibition with work by 2 veteran Cincinnati artists, Stewart Goldman & Joseph Winterhalter & Toronto artist Henry Navarro. Together, these artists explore the tension between natural forms & processes and the increasing complexity & power of contemporary social institutions. Free. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info at davidrosenthal at fuse.net & prairiecincinnati.com.  

 

Meantime: Hana Jakrlová [thru Friday 16 March]: An exhibition of black & white "street photography" by Czech photographer Hana Jakrlová made throughout Europe at the turn-of the 21st century, from Iceland to Turkey, Finland to the Ukraine. Curated by William Messer. Free admission. Iris BookCafe & Gallery, 1331 Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.260.8434, 513.381.2665 & Iris' Facebook page. 

 

1937 Flood: River Still Rising [thru Thursday 26 April]: Bringing to life the local impact of one of the worst disasters in Ohio River history, this exhibit features historical newspapers, letters, diaries, maps, & photographs of the 1937 flood. Free. Presented by & at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org. 

 

Alexander Technique Weekly Open Practice [Sundays @ 3:45-4:30pm]: For all Alexander Technique teachers, students & the curious. Led by Ellen Bierhorst. Free. At the Lloyd House, 3901 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info at lloydhouse.com & facebook.com/EllenUp. 
 
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