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.
Sincerely, Jim
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Motion Treasure:
Authenticity in Motion [Mondays @ 6:30-8:00pm & Wednesdays @ 9:30-11:00am]: Movement that calls forth the spiritual inside the material, allowing you to evolve into who you really are. $20 per class or $48 for 4-class series. First class is free. Taught by Fanchon Shur. At Growth in Motion Studio, 4019 Red Bud Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info at 513.221.3222, info at growthinmotion.org & growthinmotion.org.
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Calendar of Treasures:
Community Writing Class [starts Wednesday 6 February @ 12:30]: Women Writing for (a) Change is looking for writers to join the Community Writing Class, a 6-week series with Starfire. More info from Courtney Kerby at 513.281.2100 ext. 115, courtney at starfirecouncil.org & facebook.com/WWFAC.
Coyotes in Our Community [Wednesday 6 February @ 7pm]: Due to their adaptable nature, coyotes have taken up residence in rural, suburban & urban areas of Cincinnati. Coyotes have become widespread in our area & are frequently seen. To separate fact from fiction & to receive practical suggestions on how to minimize coyote conflicts, the Hamilton County Park District is offering a free program. Stan Gehrt, coyote expert & Associate Professor & Wildlife Extension Specialist with Ohio State University, will be presenting Coyotes: Ecology, Coexistence & Conflict. Mr. Gehrt will share results from a major study of coyotes in Chicago, including what has been learned about coyotes, their family life, movement patterns, survival & the positive & negative aspects to living with coyotes. At Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH. Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle permit required to enter the parks. More info at 513.521.7275 & GreatParks.org.
Cinema Eleven - "Shoot the Piano Player" (Francois Truffault) [Thursday 7 February @ 7pm]: Free. Reservations requested. "Exorbitantly priced refreshments will be on offer." In Reading Room, Mercantile Library, 414 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.621.0717 & mercantilelibrary.com/events/upcoming/#184.
6th Annual Lunar New Year Gala [Friday 8 February @ 4:30-9:30pm]: Celebrate the New Year a 2nd time with humor by comedienne Leslie Norris Townsend from Jay Leno's Tonight Show. The Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce (GCCCC) hosts this Gala to kick off the Year of the Snake. Ms Townsend will MS a sizzling evening with her signature clean, very funny humor. Enjoy a fabulous Asian-inspired dinner, Chinese folklore dance, music by an 11-person troupe from CCM Strings Ensemble, Karaoke session, silent & live auction of multicultural items, & networking with over 250 international business executives expected to attend. GCCCC fosters economic development & business opportunities between China & the tri-state region. In 2013, GCCCC will become Mid-America China-US Chamber of Commerce, serving the Midwest & Tennessee. Tickets: $100 (member), $130 (non-member). In the Hall of Mirrors, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 54202. More info, tix & volunteer items for auction at 513.852.4100, register at china-midwest.com & china-midwest.com.
3rd Annual Animation Festival [Friday 8 February @ 7pm]: Come enjoy a variety of family-friendly animation movies. Refreshments provided. Donations welcome. At the Center for Spiritual Living of Greater Cincinnati, 5701 Murray Avenue, Fairfax, OH 45227. More info & directions at jeffreybrown at geekman.com & CSLGC.org.
Mike Wade & The Ambassadors [Friday 8 February @ 8pm]: Mike Wade began his journey with the trumpet during his preteen years. While a student at The Duke Ellington School of Arts in Washington DC, he received a National Symphony Scholarship to study with Symphony Trumpeters. Following a year at Howard University, he completed his musical education with a Bachelors in Music Education at Central State University on full scholarship. "Mike Wade has secured his place among the legacy of great trumpeters...people get ready!" ~ Steve Wilson. "Mike Wade is one the most inspiring musicians of the new millennium." ~ Craig Bailey. Tickets are $10. At the Thompson House, 24 East 3rd Street, Newport, KY 41071. More info at 859.261.7469 & jazzincincy.com.
Music at the Palm Court – Orchids [Friday-Sunday 8-10 February]: Enjoy great music in a gorgeous art deco setting with top-drawer dining. On Friday @ 9pm-1am, enjoy the James Hart Quartet featuring Steve Hoskins on flute, clarinet & saxophone, Todd Remmy on drums, Doug Richeson on bass & James Hart on piano. On Saturday @ 9pm-1am, the James Hart Quartet will feature Jack Garrett on vocals, Todd Remmy on drums, Doug Richeson on bass & Mike Darrah on piano . Enjoy High Tea Guitarist Robert Brown on Saturday @ 2-5pm, cocktail pianist Wayne Yeager on Friday & Jim Poynter on Saturday @ 5-9pm, & Jim Poynter during Sunday Brunch @ 10:30am-2pm. Admission always free. At Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.861.0666 & 513.252.3366.
When the Rain Stops Falling [Friday 8 February - Saturday 16 March @ 8pm*]: Know Theatre presents Time Out Magazine’s Best New Play of 2010, When The Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell, acclaimed Australian playwright & author of Speaking in Tongues. An intricate fabric of overlapping connections, When The Rain Stops Falling, moves seamlessly thru time & across continents from 1959 to 2039. In a world where the rain rarely stops, 4 generations searching for truth & hope to mend broken connections, discover the impossibility of escaping the past. We are shaped by what has come before & we create the shadow of what comes next. Tickets: $15 (advance); $18 (week of show). *3pm shows on Sunday 24 February & Saturday 9 March. At Know Theatre Of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix at 513.300.5669 & knowtheatre.com.
Backyard Maple [Saturday 9 February @ 9:30-11:30am]: Join the fun learning the tricks of the trade for making maple syrup at home. Learn what trees to tap, how to collect, & how to cook the sap into syrup. Most of the program will be held outdoors. A small amount of tree-tapping spouts, called spiles, will be for sale. At Cincinnati Parks’ Caldwell Nature Preserve, 430 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216. More info & RSVP at 513.761.4313 & Olivia.canada at cincinnati-oh.gov.
What can $5,000 buy in Cincinnati? [Saturday 9 February @ 12-4pm]: Last January, Mark Dejong, bought a house in Camp Washington for $5,000 & spent a year creatively reconstructing. The celebration of the 5K House includes an art exhibition, curated with help by Krista Gregory. The works reflect formal concerns of craft & structure, aligning its sensibility with that of the expressive, reconstructed architecture of the home. The artists are Jay Bolotin, Denise Burge, Don Kelley, Anthony Luensman, Tim McMichael, Bill Renschler, Chris Vorhees, Paige Williams, Jim Williams & Joe Winterhalter. At 1376 Avon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45225. More info at 5kcincinnati.com.
Laurel & Hardy Film Evening [Saturday 9 February @ 6:45-10pm]: Enjoy an 80th anniversary tribute of short comedy films celebrating the year "1933." Films released during that year to be screened include Laurel & Hardy's "Dirty Work," "The Midnight Patrol," & "Me & My Pal." Also, to lend support will be Our Gang's "Forgotten Babies," Charley Chase's "Luncheon At Twelve," & Thelma Todd & ZaSu Pitts' "Asleep In The Feet," plus surprise films & the 'fabulous' raffle. Presented by "The Chimp Tent," the Tri-State's official chapter of The Sons Of The Desert (The Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society). Tickets: $5 for adults; free for kids under 13. At Seasons Retirement Community main auditorium, 7300 Dearwester Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info at 513.559.0112, chimptent at live.com & thechimptent.com.
After the Fall, Women Representing Women - opening [Saturday 9 February @ 7-9pm]: An exhibition by 7 Cincinnati artists who take measure of how images impact gender identity in the contemporary world. They present images of themselves or other women in a variety of conventional artistic media including painting, photography & collage, & in the language of commercial photography & social media. Free. At Prairie, 4035 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH. The exhibition runs thru Saturday 6 April. More info at 513.582.9833 & info at prairiecincinnati.com.
Murder Mystery Dinners [Saturday 9 February @ 7pm]: Don't miss out on great laughs during the Murder Mystery Dinners on Saturday evenings thru September. Doors open @ 6:30pm, dinner starts @ 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Shows contain adult humor & may not be suitable for kids under 18 years:
● Feb 9: Death Sucks - Beware! There is a vampire among us! Who will be his next victim?
● Feb 16: Mardi Gras Mayhem - Has Tommy Tissuepaper's temper finally driven his float makers to commit a Cajun killing?
● Feb 23: NASCAR Knock-off - The checkered flag has been waved, but the real fight is just beginning in pit row!
Dinner includes salad, prime rib, chicken breast & vegetable lasagna, with side dishes & gourmet desserts. Soft drinks & coffee are complimentary; cash bar is available. $34.50/person & tax. Very popular; tickets must be bought in advance at GreatParks.org, subject to availability. At the Mill Race Banquet Center, Mill Course, Winton Woods, 1515 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. Hamilton County Park Vehicle Permit required to enter park. More info at 513.521.7275 x 240.
Tin Foil - an exhibit of collage by Paul F. Tribble - opening [Saturday 9 February @ 6-10pm]: This art exhibition features a series of collage by Cincinnati-based Welsh-born artist Paul F Tribble. His body of work has earned him the nickname "The Book Butcher" because he cuts up beautiful second-hand coffee table books to incorporate their images in his work. Part of Northside Second Saturday. On display thru Sunday 24 March. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH. More info at 513.542.4577 & nvisionshop.com.
Northside Second Saturday [Saturday 9 February @ 6-10pm]: This event, held the 2nd Saturday of every month, is hosted by participating Northside businesses, & features art exhibits, live music, later retail hours, later restaurant hours, longer happy hours, interactive events & additional food, drink & promotional specials that vary monthly. More info at northside.net & Northside Second Saturdays Facebook page.
Future Life Now open during Northside's Second Saturday [Saturday 9 February @ 7-9pm]: Enjoy light refreshments & take in "An Artist's Eye on Knowlton Street," a showing of prints by Julie Lonneman. Participate in class demos throughout the evening in Tai Chi, Nia, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Feldenkrais Awareness Thru Movement, & Bones for Life. If you've been curious about any of these offerings, now's your chance to experience them firsthand. We're on the second floor of the newly renovated Knowlton Park Building, 2nd Floor, 4138 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH. Park in back lot; entrance on Knowlton Street. More info at 513.541.5720 & futurelifenow.com.
The Short History of the Milky Way [Saturday 9 February @ 8-10pm]: For this month's Cincinnati Astronomical Society's Second Saturday, Ohio State astronomer Jennifer Johnson explores the 13 billion year history of our home galaxy in about 45 minutes. Originally created by eating other galaxies, our Milky Way spans nearly 120,000 light years across. Nearly as hard to grasp is the number of stars - over 200 billion - in our Milky Way. Or the immensity of the Black Hole at its center. After Jennifer’s talk, astronomers will answer your spacey questions, you can tour the CAS observatories, learn how telescopes work, & view the night sky thru CAS’s 4 large telescopes. Presentations given 'rain or shine'; stargazing weather permitting. Astronomical activities & displays for all ages. Donation requested. The Cincinnati Astronomical Society, 5274 Zion Road, Cleves, OH 45002. More info at 513.941.1981 & cinastro.org.
Acoustic Guitar Duo Lisak & Rowe Performance [Saturday 9 February @ 9:00-11:30pm]: The acoustic guitar duo of Rick Lisak & Zach Rowe provide lots of harmony & original tunes. Appreciating the time & love provided by the audiences, Rick & Zach strive to reward them by putting their hearts & souls into their music. Lisak & Rowe will be performing at Marty's Hops & Vines in the heart of College Hill, a vibrant wine bar whose helpful, cheerful staff serves light fare, desserts & coffee drinks, plus a sophisticated selection of wine & beer. At Marty's Hops & Vines, 6110 Hamilton Avenue @ North Bend, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info at 513.681.4222 & martys-hopsandvines.com/.
The Oscar-Nominated Short Documentaries [Saturday-Sunday 9-10 February @ 4pm]: Treat yourself to a medley of the Oscar-nominated short documentaries. This site (nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/02/01/movies/awardsseason/oscar-shorts.html) previews these Short Docs (along with the nominated animated and live-action shorts, which CWC will bring to the area soon). Presented by Cincinnati World Cinema. At Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011. More info & tix at 859.957.3456 & CincyWorldCinema.org.
Art.Craft.Beer - opening [Saturday-Sunday 9-10 February @ 5pm-midnight (Sat) & noon-5pm (Sun)]: "Why hang art on a wall when you can do it from the stainless steel tanks of our brewery?" This is Cincinnati Beer Week's 1st celebration of local art, music & the beer that helps inspire it. The brewery will open its doors to Cincinnati's finest artists whose works will form the foreground of the brew kettle & whose music will chime with the bubbling of the fermenters. Artists will include Richard Fruth, Ryan Little, Ali Calis, CT King, Dave Jarred, Matthew Littekin, Anthony Stollings, David Wischer, Christian Alexander, Maxwell Redder & Kateri Kosta. Fiction & Fables is a fun local duo who will be perform. At Mt. Carmel Brewing Company, 4362 Mt Carmel Tobasco Road, Cincinnati, OH 45244. More info at 513.460.1844, Feldjen at gmail.com & facebook.com/mtcarmelbrewing.
Ravine to Freedom [Sunday 10 February @ 1–3pm]: Adult program. Walk a wooded ravine used by escaping slaves & hear stories about the abolitionists that followed the Hamilton Avenue route thru Northside, College Hill, North College Hill & Mt. Healthy. The trail is about 1.5 miles of rough hill terrain. Participants should dress for the weather. $5 prepaid registration required by February 8. At Cincinnati Parks’ LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Lanius Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45224. More info & RSVP at 513.542.2909.
Cathedral Concert Series [Sunday 10 February @ 3pm]: Instrumental & choral music from the rich traditions of western liturgy & inspired classical music, presented in a suitable visual & acoustic environment. Often featuring the historic (1859) Matthias Schwab Organ. Mozart Mass in C minor presented by Xavier University Choruses & Orchestra, Tom Merrill, Director. Free admission, freewill offering welcome. At St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011. More info at 859.431.2060 & cathedralconcertseries.org.
Christian Lane - Concert Organist at Organ Concert Series [Sunday 10 February @ 4pm]: Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church has a reputation for bringing world-class musicians to the Queen City with its annual Organ Concert Series. Christian Lane is the First Place Winner of the 2011 Canadian International Organ Competition & Assistant Organist at Harvard University. He will play an eclectic program of works by Alain, Bach, Beauvarlet-Charpentier, Conte, Cooman, Franck, Jongen, Laukvik & Widor. Free admission. At HPCUMC, Grace & Observatory, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info at 513.871.1345 & bportman at hpcumc.org.
Poverty in America - It's Not What You Think [Sundays 10 & 17 February @ 10:00-10:45am]: View the Sojourners’ short documentary "The Line" which highlights different pieces of this complex issue to help spark conversation, discussion & reflection about why & how we should work to end poverty in America. "The Line" documents the stories of people across the country living at or below the poverty line. They have goals. They have kids. They work hard. They are people like you & me. From Chicago’s suburbs & west side to the Gulf Coast to North Carolina, millions of Americans are struggling every day to make it above "The Line." Free. At St. John's Unitarian Universalist Church, 320 Resor Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info at adultre at stjohnsuu.org.
Global Lens Series [Monday 11 February @ 2pm]: CCM & University Libraries present a Free series of international films to provide viewers with unique, critically acclaimed cinematic narratives from around the world. Since its inception, the series has provided a platform for exceptional storytelling & a critical dialogue about the diverse world in which we live to help build a better perspective about cultures & ethnic regions. The Global Film Initiative also publishes free, innovative discussion guides & learning resources that explore social, cultural & historical themes introduced by each film. At the TUC Main Street Cinema, University of Cincinnati West Campus. More info at ccm.uc.edu/emedia/news_productions/news/global-lens-series.html.
● Mon 11 Feb: Gise Memuru (Toll Booth) directed by Tolga Karacelik. An expert cast & keen art direction contribute to this wry, heartbreaking ode to lost dreams in a sleepwalking world. 96 min. In Turkish with English subtitles.
● Mon 25 Feb: Pegase (Pegasus) directed by Mohamed Mouftakir. Reality merges into a haunted fever-dream of fear & denial in this visually striking, award-winning psychological thriller. 104 min. In Arabic with English subtitles.
● Mon 4 March: Qarantina directed by Oday Rasheed. This Iraqi film captures contemporary Baghdad’s moody interior & stunned atmosphere, with a formidable cast who suggest unexpected resilience in the wake of catastrophe. 90 min. In Arabic with English subtitles.
● Mon 11 Mar: El Premio (The Prize) directed by Paula Markovitch. A childhood idyll is contaminated by the general political crisis, the army, & a parent who is among the “disappeared” in this superbly acted & engrossingly atmospheric drama about innocence in illicit times. 99 min. In Spanish with English subtitles.
● Mon 18 Mar: Matiere Grise (Grey Matter) directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza. This film subtly measures the horror & systematic madness of events hardly unique to Rwanda, while offering bracing insight into the nature of political violence. 100 min. In Kinhyarwanda & French with English subtitles.
● Mon 8 Apr: Amnistia (Amnesty) directed by Bujar Alimani. A prisoner amnesty threatens the fragile bond between a man & woman who have imprisoned spouses, in this closely observed, sensual & contemplative drama highlighting a period of profound social transformation. 83 min. In Albanian with English subtitles.
● Mon 15 Apr: Gordo, Calvo y Bajito (Fat, Bald, Short Man) directed by Carlos Osuna. The main character joins a self-improvement group where he confirms that change is inevitable. The question becomes what use one makes of it. 97 min. In Spanish with English subtitles.
UC Sustainability Films Series [Monday 11 February @ 7pm]: UC presents a film series related to sustainability. These engaging documentaries, fiction films & shorts capture the diverse sustainability movement in unique ways. All films are free, open to the public & screened at MainStreet Cinema, 220 Tangeman University Center, West UC Campus, Cincinnati, OH. Schedule: uc.edu/af/pdc/sustainability/get_involved/programming_outreach/film_series.html. More info the film series, lectures & other UC Sustainability programs at 513.556.1933 & uc.edu/af/pdc/sustainability.html.
● Mon 11 Feb: Split Estate by Debra Anderson. Citizens in the path of a Rocky Mountain drilling boom struggle for civil liberties, communities & health. 2009, 74 min.
● Mon 18 Feb: A Small Act by Jennifer Arnold. A young successful Kenyan locates the woman whose sponsorship changed his life. 2010, 88 min.
● Mon 25 Feb: Burning in the Sun by Cambria Matlow. The story of a young man's goal is to electrify the rural households in his homeland, Mali. 2010, 82 min.
● Mon 4 Mar: The City Dark by Ian Cheney. Do we need the stars? Unraveling the myriad implications of a global light pollution. 2011, 83 min.
● Mon 11 Mar: Fresh by Ana Sofia Joanes. A celebration of farmers, thinkers & business people re-inventing our food system. 2009, 72 min.
● Mon 25 Mar: Deep Down by Jennifer Gilomen. Friends on opposite sides of a KY mountain ridge fall on opposite side of natural resources issues. 2010, 57 min.
● Mon 1 Apr: design e2 by PBS
● Mon 8 Apr: Liquid Assets by Tom Keiter. The story of essential infrastructure systems: water, wastewater & stormwater. 2008, 90 min.
● Mon 15 Apr: If a Tree Falls by Marshall Curry. Story of a Earth Liberation Front cell asks hard questions about environmentalism, activism & terrorism. 2011, 85 min.
2013 A'cat'emy Awards Extravaganza [Saturday 23 February @ 6:30-10:00pm; Register by Tue 12 Feb]: OAR's biggest event of the season - the A'cat'emy Awards Extravaganza - is the day before the Oscars. Walk the red carpet & celebrate OAR Stars with celebrity host, Katy Morgan, FOX 19 Meteorologist. Don't miss your chance to attend OAR’s 2013 gala event; last year's event sold out. Evening includes red carpet entry with event paparazzi, hors d'oeuvres & cash bar, full plated dinner (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available) & ticket for your drink of choice, movie trivia & prizes, silent & live auction benefiting OAR, celebration of OAR stars & video contest awards. Tickets: $50 ($13 is tax deductible). Dress up or down; your choice. At Madison Event Center, 700 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011. More info, register or volunteer at 513.675.0628, OARAwards at ohioalleycat.org & ohioalleycat.org.
Valentine’s Night @ Cincinnati Observatory [Thursday 14 February @ 7-9pm]: "Turn the lights down low, the stars are out.” Starry-eyed lovers have been gazing at the night sky 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). Astronomer & co-host of the PBS program Star Gazers, Dean Regas, will share stories about red stars of passion in the winter sky. Then tour the buildings. This year, wish upon a star & perhaps cuddle a bit beneath the Cincinnati Observatory's silvery domes. $50/couple; reservations required; limited space. At Cincinnati Observatory Center, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info & RSVP at 513.321.5186 & cincinnatiobservatory.org.
Carmen [Thursday-Friday 14-15 February @ 7pm]: Enjoy a Valentine's Day themed film. Tickets are $10. Or, splurge for a Spanish-themed sit-down dinner catered by Europa Bistro & Cafe, accompanied by music from classical guitarist Richard Goering in the Carnegie Gallery, starting @ 6pm, before the screening of Carmen. Limited seating, $40 includes film & food (beverages available separately from the bar). Presented by Cincinnati World Cinema. At Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011. More info & tix at 859.957.3456 & CincyWorldCinema.org.
Native American Nights [Friday 15 February @ 7–8pm]: Experience the oldest public planetarium west of the Allegheny Mountains. Discover stars, constellations, galaxies & more. Learn stories behind the Big & Little Dippers, Orion & many other constellations in the night time sky. From nebulas & novae to star formation & more, this show has it all. Open to adults & kids older than 4 years old accompanied by an adult. $5/person. Reservations required. Limited seating. At Cincinnati Parks’ Wolff Planetarium at The Trailside Nature Center – Burnet Woods, 3400 Brookline Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info & RSVP at 513.751.3679.
Pulp Art [thru Friday 15 February]: Every gallery at the Carnegie is showcasing paper art - handmade, sculptural, collage in a variety of expressions by invited artists from around the country. Artists are Kristine Donnelly, Mary Gaynier, Travis Graves, Jennifer Grote, Matt Kotlarczyk, Sara Pearce, Margaret Rhein, Carl Schuman, Jonpaul Smith, Allison Svoboda & Roscoe Wilson. Free. At the Carnegie Visual & Performing Art Center, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011. More info at 859.491.2030 & thecarnegie.com/galleries/gallery.php?page=current_show.
Quilting in History: A Hands on Lesson [Saturday 16 February @ 9am–noon]: Learn the fascinating history of quilting in the mid 1800’s during the era of the Civil War & Underground Railroad. Local history expert, Joyce Coleman, recounts the important role that quilts played in supporting those participating in these national struggles. Learn the skill of hand-quilting & make a themed quilt square. Beginner quilters are welcome; program appropriate for ages 14 & up, so parent & teenage child pairs are encouraged to attend. $5/person. Fabric is provided, but participants need to bring a small list of supplies. Limited class size. Sassafras tea & homemade snacks provided. At Avon Woods Nature Preserve, 4235 Paddock Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229. More info & RSVP by Feb 8 at 513.861.3435.
Me & My Best Friend [Saturday 16 February @ 10am-noon]: Children ages 6-8 will have fun & learn how to be a good friend to their new puppy, or their current 4-legged family member. Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature! Department partners with Lisa Desatnik, dog trainer, to present this program on the do’s & don’ts of playing safe & caring for their dog. Special crafts & games add to the fun. Limited class size. $5/child. At the Bettman Natural Resources Center, 4 Beech Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info & RSVP at 513.321.6070 & somuchPETential.com.
Freud's Last Session [thru Saturday 16 February]: Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud pioneered the Id, Ego & Superego. CS Lewis wrote The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Two brilliant, vastly different men: Freud the atheist, Lewis the believer. In this new play, drawing huge audiences in NY & across the nation, they meet in 1939 as England goes to war against the Nazis. Their evening of electrifying conversation about God, love, sex, & the meaning of life will spark controversy long after the show is over. At Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix at 513.421.3555 & facebook.com/ensembletheatre.
Wonderland of Fairytales - Illustrations [thru Sunday 17 February]: Revisit your childhood or enrich the lives of children you know by viewing the classic illustrations of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, The Night Before Christmas & other classic books from the Peter G. Thomson Collection. The exhibit includes nursery rhymes, Mother Goose alphabet books, Shakespeare, & more children’s books from the 1880s. In that decade, Thomson (1851-1931) published over 100 children’s books in his Race Street shop. The main production of color printing was children’s books & comical valentines. His publications grew in popularity, rivaling McLaughlin Brothers of NY, who bought him out in 1892. With proceeds from the sale, Thomson established the Champion Coated Paper Company. While at the exhibit, admire “Cincinnati Panorama of 1848,” the oldest wide-view photograph of an American city, a masterpiece revered worldwide as one of the finest daguerreian photographs. In the Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Cincinnati Room, Cincinnati Main Library, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6905 & cincinnatilibrary.org.
Broadway Bound [Thursdays-Sundays thru 17 February @ 8pm (Thu-Sat) & 2pm (Sun)]: Broadway Bound, Neil Simon's final installment of his acclaimed autobiographical trilogy, finds Eugene & his older brother Stanley trying to break into show business as comedy writers while coping with their parents break-up. When their material is broadcast for the 1st time, the family is upset to hear a thinly-veiled portrait of themselves played for laughs. Tickets: $23 (adults), $20 (seniors/students). At Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix at 513 241 6550 & cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
New Directions in European Road Movies [Thursday 21 February @ 4-6pm]: As part of the Taft Visual Studies Working Group workshop series, Michael Gott (Assistant Prof of French, Dept of Romance Languages & Literatures, UC) & Lucian Georgescu (Senior Lecturer in Screenwriting at the Romanian Theatre & Film University in Bucharest) will present this interactive workshop, which will include plenty of film clips, anecdotes & observations from Georgescu. At Taft House, 2526 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info at 513.556.1846 & gottml at ucmail.uc.edu.
The Tower of Babel: Linguistic Chaos in The Phantom Father [Friday 22 February @ 4pm]: Taft Lecture by Dr. Lucian Georgescu (the Romanian Theatre & Film University, Bucharest) will focus on the making of the movie & Georgescu's collaboration with writer Barry Gifford, who penned the screenplays for classics such as "Lost Highway" & "Wild at Heart." The lecture will be followed by a screening of Georgescu's film "The Phantom Father" (2011). At Taft House, 2526 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info & trailer at 513.556.1846, gottml at ucmail.uc.edu, thephantomfather.com/index.php & cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57402635-10391698/author-barry-gifford-mines-romanian-culture-for-the-phantom-father/.
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Ongoing Treasures:
Little Golden Books Illustrations on display [thru 21 February]: Remember the Poky Little Puppy? Or maybe Tootle the Train? You now have the chance to revisit your old friends. The Main Library is hosting the “Golden Legacy” exhibit, the most extensive public showing ever of original illustration art from American publishing’s best-loved & most consequential picture-book series, Little Golden Books. Launched in 1942, Little Golden Books made high-quality illustrated books at affordable prices for the 1st time to millions of kids & parents. Contributing artists included greats of the European émigré community including, alumni of Walt Disney Studios, & American originals. Sixty original masterpieces of illustrated art are featured in the exhibit. Picture-book classics include The Poky Little Puppy, Tootle, Home for a Bunny, The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse, The Color Kittens, I Can Fly, & more. Organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. The Library Friends’ Shop on the Main Library Mezzanine is featuring Little Golden Book items from Mugwump & Attic Journals. Profits help fund The Friends of the Library activities & programs. In the Cincinnati Main Library’s Atrium, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6944 & cincinnatilibrary.org.
Wild Things: New Works by Members of the Clay Alliance [closing reception Friday 22 February @ 6-8pm]: “Wild Things…” was intended to encourage the artists of the Clay Alliance to step outside their comfort zones to create pieces that differ from their usual work. “Wild” could be interpreted any way the artists chose; form, process, surface treatment, message, etc. Given such free artistic reign will undoubtedly yield a fascinatingly diverse show. Free admission. At the Kennedy Heights Art Center at 6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info at 513.631.4278 & kennedyarts.org.
Manifest Exhibit [thru Friday 22 February]: HIGH (realism's realism): A view of contemporary realism thru works of 25 artists. In the context of this exhibit, realism is work that provides an illusionistic or highly descriptive representation of some visible subject. Media include painting, drawing, sculpture & photography. Auniversal Picture: A solo exhibit of drawings by University of Wyoming Professor Shelby Shadwell. In late February Mr. Shadwell will offer 2 workshops focusing on Tonality (drawing) & Trace Monotype process. He'll conduct a public demo of his drawing process on Saturday 23 February @ 5-9pm & live auction of the drawing. Mr. Shadwell will give an artist's talk Thursday 21 February @ 6-7:30pm. A Manifest Curatorial Talks led by Tim Parsley on Sunday 10 February @ 3pm will discuss exhibits on view thru the point of view of the Manifest philosophy. 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.
Poetry in the Garden Contest [thru Thursday 28 February]: The Cincinnati Public Library partners with Grailville Retreat & Program Center to discover new & talented poets from Cincinnati during the 2nd annual Poetry in the Garden Contest. Adults ages 18 & up may enter their creative verses thru Feb 28. Participants can ONLY enter the contest using the online form. See complete rules & form at cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2013/poetry-contest.aspx. Entries will be judged by a committee of literary pros associated with Grailville's Practice of Poetry program. Up to 4 winners will have their poem published on the Library’s website in April & will be given the chance to read Tuesday 2 April, opening night of the Library’s Poetry in the Garden series, held during National Poetry Month.
Library's "On The Same Page" book [thru Sunday 31 March]: The Library's 12th Annual On The Same Page title is The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe. Everyone in the community is invited to read the book & partake in book talks & programming. Meet the author Saturday 2 March @ 2pm in the Main Library Reading Garden Lounge as he discusses his book, the real-life story of his mother & himself, & how they formed a “book club” as her life came to an end battling cancer. The author will sign books after the discussion; books will be available to buy. At the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info at 513.369.6900 & CincinnatiLibrary.org/SamePage.
Alexi Natchev: Hand-Colored Block Prints from The Elijah Door [thru Sunday 31 March]: An exhibit of the original prints, which illustrate the award-winning book The Elijah Door by Cincinnati children’s author Linda Leopold Strauss. Author book signing & reading on Sun 3 Feb @ 2pm. Artist wood block printing demonstration on Sun 31 Mar @ 2pm. Free. At the Skirball Museum, 3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220. More info at 513.221.1875, jjensen at huc.edu & hucinci.org.
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