Resolutions 2018

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R E S O LUTI O N S Planned Parenthood PAG E 4

YWCA Fitness Center PAG E 5

Warren County Career Center PAG E 6

The Spa at 21c PAG E 7

Cincy 360 Fitness PAG E 8

My Furry Valentine PAG E 9

General Electric Credit Union PAG E 10

Taste of Belgium P A G E 11

Liquor City Uncorked Pendleton Pilates P A G E 13

Cincinnati Gym at Mayerson JCC P A G E 14

Cincinnati Art Museum P A G E 15

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Get a preventative check-up at Planned Parenthood I N T E R V I E W W I T H P L A N N E D PA R E N T H O O D S TA F F

How will engaging with Planned Parenthood help folks achieve their Resolutions goal?

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to be healthy? Many of us do but we tend to focus on things that will impact our physical appearance like exercising and dieting. Both are important components of improving our health, but it’s important not to forget to visit your doctor for preventive services. That’s why this new year, we want to remind you to schedule your well-woman visit.

What is a well-woman visit?

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Well, it depends on your age, medical history and when you last visited your healthcare provider. Generally, a wellwoman visit consists of a breast exam, pelvic exam and might include screening for cervical cancer. This is also your opportunity to talk to your healthcare provider about birth control, testing for sexually transmitted infections or any other questions you have about your body or your health. You can ask us any questions you might have.

Nothing is off limits.

How often do I need one?

Typically, you should have a well-woman exam every year.

Parts of the exam, like screening for cervical cancer, may not be performed every year depending on your age and medical history.

How much does it cost?

Have insurance? Then you can get your well-woman visit at no cost to you. Just like a wellness check-up with a primary care physician, a well-woman visit is considered preventive. That means no co-pay! No insurance? No problem! We offer all of our services at a reduced cost for patients paying out-of-pocket.

Why is it benefi cial?

Simple — regular well-woman visits can help spot abnormalities with your reproductive system before they become a serious problem.

What else do you provide?

We provide services for all of your general reproductive needs: well-woman visits, Pap tests, HPV typing, HPV vaccine, pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment, birth control services and abortion care. Have questions? Give us a call!.

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Prioritize your health with the YWCA Fitness Center I N T E R V I E W W I T H K ATA R I N A S C H N E I D E R , M S | F I T N E S S C E N T E R M A N AG E R

How can the YWCA help people grow during the upcoming year?

Let this be the year that you prioritize your own health. It’s common to give so much of your time and energy to others but not focus on yourself. Whether you want to lose weight, reach a strength goal or gain the energy to be more active with your family, the YWCA Fitness Center can get you there.

What challenges hold people back from being more engaged in fitness?

Joining a gym for the first time can be intimidating, but don’t let that deter you. You’ll find a friendly, welcoming environment at the YWCA and our experienced team members are here to answer your questions. Don’t know how to use the machines? We’ll be happy to give you a free equipment orientation.

How does the YWCA help people accomplish their goals?

Between our fitness floor, gymnasium, group fitness room and swimming pool, we have the tools you need to get in shape. What sets us apart from the competition is our team. Your goals are our goals, and we want you to succeed. We’ll encourage you, celebrate your wins and even

remind you if you haven’t been in for a while. Our members are glad to share their fitness successes including reaching weightloss goals, completing long-distances races injury free or even just showing up to the gym.

What is new this upcoming year at the YWCA?

We are developing new education workshops and expanding our group fitness offerings.

What accomplishments are you most proud of during 2017?

Our members offer invaluable feedback, and we are proud to listen to their needs and make changes based on their suggestions.

What offerings or programs will be particularly helpful for people serious about their 2018 resolutions?

Group Fitness classes! Are you bored with your usual routine?

Don’t want to exercise on your own? Struggling to develop your own workouts? Our instructors provide fun, physically challenging classes for all fitness levels.

What benefits of joining the YWCA might surprise people?

How easy it is to include fitness into your schedule. Our location on Ninth and Walnut streets makes it convenient to pop in before/ after work or during lunch.

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Learn a new skill with the Warren County Career Center I N T E R V I E W W I T H R I C K S M I T H , WA R R E N C O U N T Y CA R E E R C E N T E R S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

How will the Warren County Career Center help people grow during the year?

It is never too late to learn a new skill! Working toward a goal of improving your earning power in the job market will give you an updated resume with marketable skills and a feeling of pride and satisfaction as you mark each milestone and realize your goal. Many of our students tell us how proud they are of themselves for sticking to it and achieving their goal, and how they have inspired their children, family members and friends to set their own educational goals.

What challenges hold people back from furthering their education?

Many adults, especially those who have not been in school for several years, are intimidated by the thought of going back to school. Making an appointment to talk to a counselor, exploring financial aid options, taking tests and going to classes — sometimes after working a full-time job — can seem overwhelming. Our staff is committed to helping students succeed and we are accustomed to working with students who juggle family and work commitments along with attending school. High school sophomores may wonder what it is like to go to a new school for their last two years and if they will make new friends and still be able

to participate in their associated school activities. As our seniors graduate, they tell us how glad they were that they took a chance and enrolled into a WCCC program.

How can WCCC benefit those looking to forward their educations and careers?

Our adult and high school students earn industry certifications and college credit, are eligible for scholarships and finish school a step ahead of others entering the job market. Career Technical Education prepares students for careers that are in demand, and for further education to keep ahead of the changes in technology and for jobs in emerging career fields.

What might surprise people about WCCC?

Adults who have been out of school for a while and are anxious about going back might be surprised to find out how easy it is to apply and get started in workforce training. Free resources are available to adults for brushing up on academic skills to prepare for testing. High school students will find that they want to come to school because they enjoy being in their labs, and academic subjects make more sense when they relate to their field of study.

Students are involved in hands-on career-technical activities: building houses, filming and editing movies, fixing vehicles, networking computers, preparing meals, programming robots, producing precision metal parts, styling hair and more.

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Care for your winter skin with The Spa at 21c I N T E R V I E W W I T H N ATA S H A B U R N S , S PA M A N AG E R The harsh, dry and cold winter weather does a number on skin. Where’s the best place to start on a resolution to take better care of it?

Take the time to exfoliate at least once a week — both body and face. Exfoliating gets rid of dead skin cells and allows for new, healthy skin to take over, with the added benefit that it leaves your skin soft and smooth. You can do this at home with a number of products. At The Spa at 21c, we offer a full-body exfoliation that can be added on to any service, but also is incorporated in our wraps and rituals.

We also offer exfoliation in every facial that we offer, from the signature glow to the Red Carpet Glow. We also provide these experiences for guests to take home with them so they are able to keep their skin soft and smooth between professional treatments.

So you’ve exfoliated and are left with smooth, new skin. Now what?

body butter allows your skin to get the nutrients and emollients it needs. We also offer body butters in amazing scents to take home with you or just come in to the Spa to purchase them from Tasha & Co. Sunburns can do a number on your skin in the hot summer months, but is the sun still damaging in the winter?

Even in the wintertime you still need to use a sunscreen. A lot of facial moisturizers incorporate a SPF. The Spa at 21c does offer multiple moisturizers that do just that — protect from the sun’s harmful rays but also hydrate or firm.

There’s more to good skincare than just scrubs and creams.

How does healthy skin begin?

Hydrate! Make sure you are drinking half your body weight in ounces of water every day. This will allow you to feel the difference in your skin and the way you feel overall, setting you up for a healthy glow!

Moisturizing after exfoliating is key. Moisturizing right after the shower is the optimal time to hydrate. Using a rich

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Pursue your health and fitness with Cincy 360 Fitness I N T E R V I E W W I T H J O S H GA R R E T T, O W N E R A N D P E R S O N A L T R A I N E R

How will joining Cincy 360 Fitness help people grow during the year?

Cincy 360 Fitness puts the personal back in personal training. We have made it our mission to simplify fitness to encourage people of all abilities and goals to pursue their health and fitness through training.

support. We’re also going to launch an 8-week yoga course that is designed to help people learn the basics of yoga in a progressive series of classes. It can be intimidating to try new yoga classes and routines, so we want to help people get the basics down and learn how to incorporate yoga into their fitness routines.

What challenges hold people back from being more engaged in fi tness?

What offerings or programs will be particularly helpful for people serious about their 2018 resolutions?

We believe there are three main reasons people fall short when it comes to their fitness goals: time, knowledge and accountability. People feel like they don’t have the time they need to make progress toward their goals, or they don’t know where to start. And keeping yourself on track and honest with your progress is one of the hardest parts about honoring resolutions.

What is new this upcoming year?

Cincy 360 Fitness will continue to expand our services and team. We’re looking to add new trainers to our team, and we’re excited to get more involved in the community.

Each year, we do three or four fundraising events and we’d like to see those events grow and have an even larger impact on the organizations and people they

Our new client special is 3 sessions for $45. It’s a great way to get started to see if we’re the right fit for you.

What benefi ts of working with or visiting Cincy 360 Fitness might surprise people?

Our clients are always surprised at how much working with a personal trainer impacts other areas of their lives. Finding a fun, motivating way to stick to a fitness routine and work toward your goals gives you confidence, energy, increases productivity and gives you more focus. People are always genuinely surprised at the depth of the relationship they form with their trainer. We see great friendships come out of training and we see clients form friendships, too. We offer a great community and support system, and a lot of camaraderie comes out of that.

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Find your new best friend with My Furry Valentine I N T E R V I E W W I T H M O R G A N B I S S E L L , M Y F U R R Y VA L E N T I N E B O A R D O F D I R E C TO R S M E M B E R How will adopting a new pet help people grow during the year?

Adopting a pet can enrich your life in so many ways. I adopted my dog Tanner at My Furry Valentine in 2016 and went on to join the MFV Team and ultimately their board of directors. Bringing Tanner home gave me not only an unconditionally loving companion, but also a sense of fulfillment from saving a life. We do everything together, from morning exercise to sharing food (just mine — he is spoiled and I don’t eat kibble!). Tanner comes to work at MFV with me and at the end of a long day, he is in bed next to me. This rescue dog deeply cares for me and enriches my life. Adoption made our connection possible.

What challenges hold people back from adopting a rescue pet?

There are a few common misconceptions that hold people back from adopting a shelter or rescue pet. For example, many individuals who haven’t adopted in the past think that the animals were abandoned because of health or behavioral problems. In reality, most of these animals wound up without a home because of an issue their family was facing, like a move or financial struggles, not because of anything on the animal’s part.

How does My Furry Valentine help you find a new best friend?

If you’re serious about finding a new furry companion, there’s no better place to search. With so many homeless animals out there, the process can seem daunting, but My Furry Valentine makes adoption easier by bringing so many animals together in one place while offering low fees and pet experts to answer all your questions. In addition to convenience, all animals participating in My Furry Valentine from rescues and shelters are fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered and have health records on site.

This year’s event will feature hundreds of adoptable animals (dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and other small critters) from dozens of different rescue and shelter groups. Adoptable animals are gathered at a centralized location at the Sharonville Convention Center to make it easier to find your perfect pet, but if you want to stay closer to home, the event also offers dozens of satellite locations throughout the weekend.

What accomplishments are you most proud of during 2017?

In 2017, we hosted our biggest event yet with more than 850 adoptions and 14,000 guests. Even with the explosive growth, we’re proud to keep MFV free to all rescues and shelters with adoptable animals thanks to the awesome volunteers, sponsors and vendors that support us in our mission to end the euthanasia of homeless animals in our community.

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Get financially fit with General Electric Credit Union INTERVIEW WITH TIM BALLINGER, PRESIDENT AND CEO

How can General Electric Credit Union (GECU) help people become financially fit?

After the holidays, so many of us face financial stress with the resolution to get on track for the new year. We want to be your partner. Not only do we offer industry-leading rates for loans and deposit products, we’re developing innovative options to help put more money back in your pocket. We offer a variety of resources, including educational seminars, a moneyaggregation tool called Money Management and our new Money Minutes blog to help you make the best financial decisions for you and your family.

What’s new this upcoming year at GECU?

This upcoming year will be exciting as we focus on giving back to our members and our communities. With our new tools in place, we will continue to develop ground-breaking products including a money market checking account automatically adjusting with the market. We’re creating a system to identify financial opportunities for our members based on their individual relationship with us, needs and goals to help them thrive.

What accomplishments are you most proud of during 2017?

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The past year was significant as we upgraded to

best-in-class delivery systems including our online/mobile banking platform to provide the best tools available for our members. I am extremely proud of my staff and how we were able to assist members throughout the entire process.

What offerings or programs will be particularly helpful for people serious about their 2018 resolution?

We offer one-on-one, personalized financial solutions for everyone; people from all walks of life, businesses, and organizations. With membership available to anyone in the Greater Cincinnati area, if you’re serious about getting financially fit in the new year, you can meet with our team and receive custom financial guidance. For anyone looking to save more, our certificate rates continually lead the pack and our credit cards blow others out of the water, helping you spend less on interest while still earning rewards.

What is GECU’s resolution for 2018?

Our mission remains to Improve the Quality of Financial Lives for both our members and our employees. In the new year, our resolution is to continually dedicate ourselves to our members and use our new tools to provide even more leading financial solutions.

We want to become your resource for all things financial and empower you. Your financial health is important as you get ready to buy a home, start a family, or prepare for retirement; no matter what stage you’re in, we want to be there with you along the way.

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Take a culinary journey with Taste of Belgium I N T E R V I E W W I T H A N D R E W M A L O N E Y, M A N A G E R

How will visiting Taste of Belgium line up with folks’ New Year’s goals?

We want to take our guests on a journey through creative dishes and authentic beer. Each item has a story, and we want our guests to experience Belgium (with a quirky American twist). Most guests think of Taste of Belgium as a brunch/ lunch establishment when in reality we are more than the waffle. We were built on the waffle, sure, but as a company, we offer an incredible dinner menu and boast one of the best curated beer lists in the city.

What is new this upcoming year?

We will open up a commissary to tie all aspects of TOB into one World Waffle Headquarters (WWHQ). We also are unrolling a wellness program with our staff to promote a sense of well-being with our crew. We have a ton of new and exciting menu items planned and we are expanding our beverage program further to allow for a more interactive dining/drinking experience.

What accomplishments were you most proud of during 2017?

Discovery — 2017 was a year where, as a company, we took a step back and evaluated ourselves and looked at areas we need to improve on and areas that are great

that we need to expand upon. It was a very productive year for us and we can’t wait until these new programs go into effect.

What offerings will be particularly exciting in 2018?

We have been working with our POS system to introduce some really incredible loyalty programs that will offer guests rewards when buying coffee, pastries and even beer.

What benefits of visiting Taste of Belgium might surprise people?

For guests, the continued surprise I see daily is people not knowing we have alcohol or dinner. Our dinner menu uses Belgian influences with an American twist to offer items like the Beltucky Hotbrown, mussels and frites, snails, galletes and crepes and a multitude of other items to introduce our guests to a unique dining experience.

What is Taste of Belgium’s resolution for 2018?

Our resolution is to grow from our strengths and weaknesses to enhance the guest experience and to introduce Cincinnati to better beer. We want to continue to grow as a brand through new marketing strategies and to implement improved protocols and procedures on the store level to enhance guest experience.

We also hope to give guests more opportunity to learn about Belgium as a whole through food, drink and atmosphere.

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Broaden your palate’s horizons with Liquor City Uncorked I N T E R V I E W W I T H U N C O R K E D O W N E R S , T H E GA L L E N S T E I N S A N D S TA F F M E M B E R S independently owned wineries. Also, the craft beer department will continue to evolve with packaged selections and growler options.

How would engaging with your business help folks achieve their Resolutions goal?

Trying new and different products will help customers gain a greater appreciation of not only cultures from all around the world, but also help them garner deeper roots into their community because we offer so many products from local, independent businesses. Also, whether customers are investigating new products via our in-store tastings or in the comfort of their own homes, they will find exploring new products to be inspiring, which will bring more pleasure into their lives.

What is new this upcoming year?

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Things still feel “new” since it was only 2015 when we changed ownership and became Liquor City Uncorked.

This year we plan to expand our Private Selection bourbons to include tequila, rum, brandy and wine. In addition, our wine selection will continue to grow and feature unique and exclusive brands, especially from smaller,

What offerings or programs will be particularly helpful for people serious about their resolutions?

Bourbon, scotch and wine symposiums will be held both formally, in our tasting room, and casually on our sales floor. In fact, we have a scotch symposium coming up on January 25 to celebrate Robert Burns’ birthday. Our commitment to selecting bodacious bourbon barrels is top priority. When it comes to Private Selections, no two

bourbons are the same. Talk about broadening your palate’s horizons!

What benefits of visiting Liquor City Uncorked might surprise people?

As a second/third generation, family-owned and family-operated business celebrating 50 years, we pride ourselves on building relationships and educating our customers. Customers might be surprised at the accessibility, knowledge and versatility of our staff. Our extensive selection of obscure items we regularly stock and our willingness to check into ordering items that we do not carry might also surprise folks. Customers will find our local spirits, wine and beer product variety to be surprising as well.

What is your business’ resolution for 2018?

Our commitment to staff education in order to assist our customers better will be stronger. Our social media presence and appeal will be livelier in order to let our customers know the happenings of Uncorked. Be sure to connect with us (@liqcityuncorked)! And we will seek out new and obscure products to expand our delicious diversity.

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Get to the core of it with Pendleton Pilates I N T E R V I E W W I T H S O N YA M C D O N N E L L

What challenges hold people back from being more engaged in Pilates?

Being unfamiliar with the purpose of Pilates and its benefits; fear of not being “fit enough” or having enough experience to start Pilates; cost.

How would engaging with Pendleton Pilates help folks achieve their Resolutions goal?

Pilates can be a way to stay fit on its own or a part of a broader fitness regimen. Pilates builds strength and flexibility, improves balance and alignment, helps with focus and the mind/body connection and ultimately improves posture, thus helping to prevent and recover from injury. It helps you do whatever you do better. Pilates is appropriate for most ages and fitness levels because it meets you where you are; it’s intelligent exercise with serious results.

Tell us about someone who benefitted from making Pilates a bigger part of their life.

We work with everyone from professional athletes to people who are just starting a fitness program. We’ve had many of our clients tell us they couldn’t have recovered as quickly from injury or surgery without their Pilates practice.

Some clients have avoided surgery altogether.

What accomplishments are you most proud of during 2017 at Pendleton Pilates?

We’re most proud of helping even more people achieve their fitness goals in 2017 and teaching them the importance of adding the positive benefits of Pilates to their lives: strength, flexibility, better posture and alignment and balance as well as confidence and better body awareness.

What offerings or programs will be particularly helpful for people serious about their 2018 resolutions?

Mention this article and receive 15 percent off the Initial Consultation Series (three private intro sessions on the reformer).

What benefits of working with or visiting Pendleton Pilates might surprise people?

It is appropriate and beneficial to almost everyone, and challenging physically and mentally while helping teach how to move without unnecessary tension. We offer individual attention from teachers. Pilates can help to focus and calm the mind.

What is your business resolution for 2018?

Sharing the amazing benefits of Pilates with more people to help them achieve their personal goals and to teach them all the important principles of efficient and graceful movement.

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Feel better with Cincinnati Gym at Mayerson JCC I N T E R V I E W W I T H D O N N I E K A L B , G E N E R A L M A N AG E R O F F I T N ES S O P E R AT I O N S

How will joining the Mayerson JCC help people grow during the year?

Of course, as a premier fitness facility, we help people achieve their personal fitness goals. We also have a dietician on staff who is available to consult with members on proper nutrition to promote a healthy lifestyle. But here at the JCC, members also become a part of our broader community. Members receive discounted rates on all of the other quality programs we run as well, from cultural arts to sports and recreation, from swim lessons to summer camp.

What challenges hold people back from joining the gym at Mayerson JCC?

The first is just knowing we’re here; we’re right off the highway, but many people pass us every day and don’t know that our building contains a state-of-the-art fitness facility and community center. We’re in a very central location, just 15 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from Mason. We also want people to know that we’re welcoming to people of every faith and background; we take pride in our diversity. Our doors are open to everyone who wants to feel good and connect with other people.

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How would joining the Mayerson JCC gym help folks achieve their Resolutions goal?

When someone joins our gym, they’re offered three complimentary training sessions (2 personal and 1 group training), along with other programs and benefits to help achieve their goals.

If one-on-one training isn’t your thing, we have group workout challenges and more than 90 group exercise classes available each week.

What is new this upcoming year?

Not only are we constantly upgrading our workout equipment, but outside of the gym, we are also offering new programs for young children to seniors. We have an active senior center and a bustling Early Childhood School for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. We also host more than 100 programs each year that engage all members of the community and the public.

What benefits of working with or visiting Mayerson JCC might surprise people?

People might be surprised that we have on-site drop-in childcare for anyone who comes to work out, and that we’ve become a popular winter destination thanks to our indoor aquatic center, kids’ splash pool and lazy river. We also have lots of delicious options for lunch or coffee at our J Café. But perhaps the greatest benefit is that of feeling part of a community — we enjoy making the JCC a comfortable and welcoming place for everyone who walks through our doors.

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Become a member of the Cincinnati Art Museum I N T E R V I E W W I T H K A I T LY N S H A R O , M A R K E T I N G A N D C O M M U N I C A T I O N S M A N A G E R

How will becoming a member of the Cincinnati Art Museum help people grow during the year?

Whether you want to dust off your sketchpad, learn something interesting or meet someone new, a membership to the Cincinnati Art Museum can help you achieve many goals in one easy step. Membership brings many benefits, like free tickets to exhibitions (including Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China), discounts on programs and events and special behind-the-scenes tours.

Plus, engaging with art can be an excellent source of creativity and stress relief. As a member of the museum, you are also invited to bring artwork to the curators at our twicea-year “Consult a Curator” event.

What challenges hold people back from experiencing the CAM?

A busy schedule can make it challenging to fully engage with the cultural activities, but over the past few years, the Cincinnati Art Museum has made it easier than ever for Cincinnatians by introducing Thursday evening hours, free parking and new programming. The entire museum is open from 5–8 p.m. to better accommodate the needs of today’s students, families and working professionals.

By broadening access, the museum seeks to serve more

Cincinnatians and visitors with its exhibitions and renowned collection of 67,000 art works across cultures and history.

How would engaging with your business help folks achieve their Resolutions goal?

The Cincinnati Art Museum is a great place to enhance your creative side. From gallery talks to Sketching Sunday to docentled tours, the museum has something for everyone. Whether your resolution involves spending more time with family and friends or allowing yourself more personal time, the museum is here to help.

It offers many free programs for families including Creativity and Growth, a collaboration with Indigo Hippo that focuses on wellness, mindfulness and self-improvement through calming gallery activities and art-making. Plus Art After Dark every final Friday is a fun way to meet more people, enjoy great music and reconnect with existing friends with drinks and an amazing backdrop.

What is new this upcoming year at the CAM?

We have amazing exhibitions coming up in 2018 including Cagnacci: Painting Beauty and Death (March 23–June 17), Ragnar Kjartansson: The Visitors (March 30–June 17), Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China (April 20–Aug, 12) and Make Way for Ducklings: The Art of Robert McCloskey (July 20–Sept. 9).

We are also presenting A Taste of Duveneck: The Art of Wine, our annual food and wine event, on Friday, June 8, 6–9 p.m.

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