Guide to
Nov. 20 – Dec. 31
2009
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Contents Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Play Antioch University McGregor. . . . . . 12
Shop Dark Star Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Glen Helen Nature Shop. . . . . . . . . 6 John Bryan Community Pottery . . . . . 6 King’s Yard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Super-Fly Comics & Games. . . . . . . . 7 Village Artisans . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 “would you, could you” In A Frame. . . . 8 WYSO Public Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Yellow Springs Arts Council . . . . . . . 8 Yellow Springs News. . . . . . . . . . . 9
Curves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Getaways For Women . . . . . . . . . 12 Glen Helen Nature Preserve. . . . . . 13 YS Kids Playhouse. . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stay Arthur Morgan House . . . . . . . . . 14 Creative Explorations. . . . . . . . . . 14 Jailhouse Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Springs Motel, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . 15 Village of Yellow Springs. . . . . . . . 15
Yellow Springs Pottery . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sponsors
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Bing Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Community Resources . . . . . . . . . 16 YSI, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Peach’s Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Winds Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Young’s Jersey Dairy . . . . . . . . . . 11 2
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Art galleries and unique boutiques offer unexpected surprises: several bookstores, wine stores, a gourmet grocer and the most unusual and creative toy store anywhere! You’ll find shops full of fine arts, artisan crafts, jewelry, clothing, herbs and spices, body products and
A wonderful assortment of accommodations with atmosphere and location for any preference, including a vintage motor lodge and B&Bs in the heart of town, in a restored grist mill at the edge of Glen Helen, or in a Federal farmhouse in the countryside.
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surrounded by walls filled with local art, amid live music.
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mix of American, Tex-Mex, ethnic, vegetarian and gourmet fare,
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streets. After shopping, stop by one of our local bistros for an eclectic
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Enjoy the charmingly-decorated downtown, easily walk-able in only 3
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here! Most shops are owned and staffed locally.
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everyone on your shopping list. You’ll find no “big box” or chain retailers
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unusual shops and galleries where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts for
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11/20
12/4 – 6
3rd Friday Fling
• Ohio Magazine Best Hometown Celebration – 5:30p Mellow Yellow Dance, Yellow Springs Songs, Award Ceremony, Hot Cider & Cookies • Free Carriage Rides, 6-9p • Garden Shawls at “would you, could you” In A Frame • Opening at The Art Space at 108 Dayton St., 6-9p • Live Music & Wine Tasting at The Emporium, 6:3010p
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Dark Star Books
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Cut Your Own Tree, Pine Forest, Bryan Park Rd.
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Glen Helen Nature Shop
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John Bryan Community Pottery
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King’s Yard
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Super-Fly Comics & Games
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Village Artisans
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“would you, could you” In A Frame
Holiday Fest, Activities downtown all day
• Santa Breakfast; 9-11:30a, United Methodist Church, 202 S. Winter; free for children, $5 for adults • John Bryan Community Pottery Sale; Sat, Sun 11a-5p, 100 Dayton St. • Art to Buy Sale; 11a-8p, The Art Space at 108 Dayton • Photos with Santa; 1-4p, Art Happens, King’s Yard
• Soul Fire Tribe; 7p at Brother Bear’s at 118 Dayton St.
• Holiday Gift Basket Drawing
• Craft Brewing Demo at Main Squeeze
• Residents Holiday Bazaar; Friends Assisted Living, 170 E. Herman; 9a-2p
11/20 – 22
Yellow Springs High School Theatre
The Musical Comedy of the Murders of 1940; Mills Lawn; Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2.
11/21 – 22
Glen Helen Nature Arts & Crafts Show
Over 25 talented local artists displaying & selling nature-themed art; Glen Helen Building, 405 Corry St.; $4 admission; Sat 9a -5p, Sun 11a-5p
11/27 – 29
Home for the Holidays
• Holiday Shopping at over 60 shops & galleries • Madagascar Kiln Opening Sale, Miami Valley Pottery; 145 E. Hyde Rd.; 10 am-5 pm, • No Common Scents Holiday Open House; 1525 Xenia Ave., 767.4261; Sat 10a- 6p • Live Music at Peach’s Grill at 10 Fri & Sat
11/27/09 – 1/1/10
The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill
6-9p daily; admission charge (6 & under free)
12/5 – 6
Madagascar Kiln Opening Sale
Miami Valley Pottery; 10a-5p, 145 E. Hyde Rd. 12/13 Madagascar at the Winds Opening Reception Miami Valley Pottery, 6-8p YS Band & Chorus; 1st Presbyterian Church, 7:30 12/15 Madagascar at the Little Art Theater Film from Miami Valley Pottery; 247 Xenia Ave.; 7p
12/17 – 19
YS Kid’s Playhouse Performance
The New Bremen Town Musicians; Thu & Fri, 7:30, Sat, 2 & 7:30; Glen Helen Bldg. Sat. matinee Kids Shop & Drop.
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Yellow Springs Pottery
12/18
3rd Friday Fling
Shops open late. Free Carriage Rides. Opening at The Art Space. Gingerbread House Contest at Sugar Cubes.
12/19 – 24
Last Minute Holiday Shopping
Shops Open for one-of-a-kind holiday shopping.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Karamu Feast (Potluck); 6p; Bryan Ctr., 100 Dayton St.
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23 The Art Space 24 The Emporium
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Main Squeeze
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13 Winds Café
29 United Methodist Church
Medieval Mystery Plays
1st Presbyterian Church, Sat & Sun, 8 pm
20 Jailhouse Suites
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15 Antioch University McGregor
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16 Curves NA Getaways For Women
17 Glen Helen Nature Preserve NA YS Kids Playhouse
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Shop Glen Helen Nature Shop 405 Corry St. 937.769.1902 www.antioch.edu/glenhelen/ nature_shop/index.html
Dark Star Books
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exquisite historical map of Glen Helen
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Nature Preserve (1930), printed by
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The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative.
ature gifts for all ages! For a
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rare gift idea consider the
100 Dayton St.
Unframed $100, framed $225. The Nature Shop is located inside the
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isles and piles of 40,000+ new
and used books! Fiction and
Glen Helen Building.
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great place for handmade gifts for the holidays! Hosting
the annual Holiday Sale and Open House on December 5 and 6, 11 am to 5 pm. JBCP is a ceramic artists’
non-fiction, hardback and paperback,
cooperative studio offering classes,
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workshops and studio rental space.
new young adult section promotes our mission encouraging teens to read. Also, see the extensive selection of graphic novels....super-hero, scary, contemporary, young adult and kids.
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John Bryan Community
Pottery, Footprints of the Past, Village Greenery, Tibet Bazaar, Art Happens, Rita Caz Jewelry Studio, La Llama Place, Tie-Dye Shop, Sam & Eddies Open Books, Asanda Imports.
in wood, watercolor,
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glass, gemstones,
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pottery, photography,
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fabric, mixed media he friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you shop for the fanboy
or fangirl in your life! Find gifts for the comic book, horror and science fiction fan, no matter the age. Free shipping within Ohio and gift-cards are also available.
and more.
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132 Dayton St.
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Glass Studio, Jennifer’s Touch Jewelry,
artists features one-of-a-kind art pieces
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Super-Fly Comics & Games
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Tavern, The Nut Haus, Bonadies
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A cooperative gallery of diverse local
opportunities! Ye Olde Trail
Toxic Beauty Records, Yellow Springs
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www.shopvillageartisans.com
937.767.7448
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King’s Yard
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Village Artisans 100 Corry St.
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Shop WYSO 150 E. South College St. 937.769.1388 www.wyso.org
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ive a WYSO membership as an
alternative holiday gift! WYSO
“would you, could you� In a Frame
Council
is the most listened to public radio
208 Dayton St.
station in the Dayton region, with
www.ysartscouncil.org
113 Corry St.
60,000+ listeners each week. Part
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of Antioch University, WYSO values
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and serves the community with news,
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information, and entertainment. Your
wellness and culinary, to dance,
gift will last all year!
literature and media, 3-D, theater
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contemporary art gallery displaying the fine work of
artists and craftsmen from this region and around the United States. Featuring beautiful hand-crafted jewelry and other gift items for your holiday shopping! Also offering custom framing with archival products.
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Yellow Springs Arts
ringing together thirteen artistic mediums, from visual, music,
and environmental. The YS Arts Council celebrates your creative spirit. Give the gift of an Arts Council membership to keep the arts alive and growing!
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Yellow Springs News 253 1/2 Xenia Ave.
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www.yellowspringspottery.com
ornaments, vases, and ovenware. Stop by for cookies and cider during open house weekends! Founded in 1973, Yellow Springs Pottery artists are dedicated to making high quality, functional, and decorative pottery.
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80% of Yellow Springers.
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for the holidays: candle holders, mugs,
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beautiful and affordable gifts
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local government, schools, community
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Springs and Miami Township, including
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one-year gift subscription to
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EAT Main Squeeze 229 Xenia Ave. 937.767.1607 www.mainsqueezeonline.com
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delicious pick-me-up while you shop! Enjoy fine fresh
organic juices, fruit smoothies, wheat grass juice and teas! For a unique
Current Cuisine
holiday gift, choose from a complete
237 Xenia Ave.
selection of home-brewing, wine-
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making and cheese-making supplies.
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et Current Cuisine cater your holiday parties, or pick up
beautiful gift baskets and sweets for the holidays! This gourmet deli and full-service catering company offers unique party trays, warming soups and desserts from scratch, using only the highest quality ingredients.
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Peach’s Grill 104 Xenia Ave. 937.767.4820 www.peachsgrill.com
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elebrate the holidays with live music and great food! Casual
dining with an extensive menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 20 microbrews on tap and an extensive selection of bottled beers. Live music Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10, modest cover charge. Open 7 days a week from 9 am to 2 am.
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Winds Café
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Young’s Jersey Dairy 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd.
farm. Also Colby, Jersey Jack, spicy
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erving European-inspired cuisine with an American twist, and
excellent service in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Chef Kim Korkan changes the menu and wines bi-monthly to reflect the seasons. In a sprawling sea of chain restaurants, Winds Café offers food and wine that is accessible and adventurous!
Pepper Jack and creamy Aged Sharp Colby, fresh Cheddar Curds, plain or flavored with garlic, horseradish and bacon or Cajun. One mile north of Yellow Springs on Rte. 68.
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100% Jersey milk from Youngs’ family
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snacks! Farmstead Cheese is made with
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PLAY Curves 506 S. High St. – Suite A 937.767.3700 www.curves.com
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Getaways for Women 131 N. Walnut St. 937.767.1366 www.getawaysforwomen.com
fitness center designed specifically for women featuring
a 30-minute total body workout.
Antioch University McGregor 900 Dayton St.
world beat dance and weight
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management! Owner Lynn Hardman,
www.mcgregor.edu
an ACE Certified Trainer for over 20
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years, is offering new classes evenings
appy Holidays from Antioch University
and afternoons. Come for a free tour.
McGregor, offering undergraduate
Gift certificates make a great gift!
and graduate degree programs for adult learners. McGregor also provides affordable, adaptable spaces suitable for meetings, conferences, retreats, receptions, and parties. McGregor offers ample parking for your event, and is only a short distance to the shops and eateries of the village.
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Learn belly dancing, kickboxing,
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local host service that helps women create a unique
getaway experience in Yellow Springs, arranging a blend of art classes, dance classes, healing art sessions, spa sessions, historical walking tours, guided nature walks and lodging for groups of any size.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve Sponsors
405 Corry Street 937.769.1902 www.antioch.edu/glenhelen
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membership in the
waterfalls and the beautiful Yellow Spring. Membership benefits include Nature Shop discounts and invitations to special events.
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year-round theatre arts programs for youth! YSKP’s
presents for the holiday The New Bremen Town Musicians, Dec 17-19 at 7:30 with a Saturday matinee at 2 pm including a “Drop and Shop” option for parents to shop while their children enjoy the show and activities from 2-4 pm, at the Glen Helen Building. Tickets and details at www.yskp.org.
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400-year-old trees, limestone cliffs,
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of footpaths, spectacular wildflowers,
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YS Kids Playhouse
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A thousand acres of forest, 25 miles
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precious scenic gem!
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Stay Creative Explorations 253 Xenia Ave. 937.750.4117 www.creativeexplorations.net
Arthur Morgan House 120 W Limestone St. 937.767.1761 www.arthurmorganhouse.com
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elebrate your inner wisdom
Jailhouse Suites
through creativity! In a beautiful,
101 S. Walnut St.
sacred space in the heart of the village,
937.767.1164
nurture your creative process through
www.jailhousesuites.com
individualized and empowering comfy,
programs of art-making, symbol
six-room
exploration, imaginative dialogue,
B&B, just steps
music/drumming, and journaling.
from Antioch College, Glen Helen, and
Self-directed retreats are also available.
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nce the town jail, this unique building now houses a
beautiful efficiency apartment, available for overnight or short-
everything else in Yellow Springs. Each
term stays. This fully equipped suite
guest room has its own private bath.
includes a kitchen, private bath, cable
In the morning you’ll enjoy a delicious
TV, WiFi, sleeping accommodations
breakfast, prepared to order with
for four, and is just a short walk to
organically grown ingredients.
everything Yellow Springs.
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Springs Motel 3601 US 68 North
www.exploreyellowsprings.com
local/long distance calls and more.
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ellow Springs is an eclectic village known for recreation, wonderful
shops, unique restaurants, lively arts and healthful living. The community is culturally diverse, values self-expression and prides itself on being open, friendly and creative. Named a Best Hometown by Ohio Magazine, the village is walk-able and bicycles are everywhere.
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continental breakfast, free WiFi, free
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need including: small fridge, hairdryer,
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village. Enjoy everything you may
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located on the edge of the
Village of Yellow Springs 100 Dayton St.
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charming 1950’s style motel
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126 E. Center College St. 937.767.2521 bingdesign.com
Community Resources P.O. Box 214 www.yellowsprings.com/cr
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YSI, Inc.
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