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Pair of new artistic directors push performing arts forward

COVER: Rossen Milanov and Peggy Kriha Dye. Photo by Scott Cunningham

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Good New Newsies’ paper route takes it through Columbus By Hannah Bealer

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The underappreciated, turn-of-the-century newspaper delivery boys who first

made headlines with a 1992 movie will seize the day in central Ohio this month. Disney’s Newsies is coming to town for a limited engagement, and the cast and crew promise a fresh take on the beloved Tony Award-winning musical. Twenty years before it hit the Broadway stage in 2012, Newsies was released as a feature film. The movie – starring a teenage Christian Bale and also featuring Bill Pullman, Robert Duvall and Ann-Margret, among others – quickly developed a huge cult following. Among the millions of people the film reached, it sparked something in actor Jacob Kemp, who plays Davey Jacobs – a fellow newsboy and friend of protagonist Jack Kelly – in the touring production that will hit Columbus Jan. 13. In some ways, he thinks the film is responsible for his career in the arts.

The Original North American Tour company of Newsies

“Newsies was a part of that story,” Kemp says. “It’s definitely a moment I’ll never forget, seeing that film on television that first time.” Set on the streets of New York City, the show tells the story of a group of teenage newspaper sellers who rise against greedy publishing bigwigs Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. It’s inspired by the Newsboys Strike of 1899, a true event that resulted in a pay increase for newsboys. The show was originally set for a short stay on Broadway with only 101 performances, but the fan base’s adoration resulted in a run of more than 1,000 performances and 1 million attendees. Carrying on the legacy of such a popular show doesn’t make Kemp nervous. “Part of the success of Newsies is the devoted fans,” he says. “I don’t feel pressure working on this show. I feel pure adrenaline.”

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Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly) (center) and the original North American Tour company of Newsies

Stephanie Styles (Katherine) and Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly)

He does, however, recognize that he and the rest of the cast and crew have big shoes to fill. During the creation of the touring production, Kemp says, they strived to stay loyal to fans of both the movie and the Broadway show while crafting something that was their own. “Our entire team was really, really passionate about creating a brand new production,” he says. “We went back to the text and started creating the tour.” Newsies enthusiasts may be wondering what’s different about the touring show. One addition is a brand new song, “Letter from the Refuge.” The solo, penned by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Jack Feldman, is featured in the second act after Crutchie, played by Zachary Sayle, is sent to a juvenile detention facility. The popularity and loyalty surrounding the show weren’t the only factors that had to be carefully considered, Kemp says. A new production also meant selecting a new cast. Kemp followed in the footsteps of Ben Fankhauser, who played Davey for the entirety of the Broadway run, which ended in August. Kemp says he examined Fankhauster’s work, but ultimately wanted to make the role his own. “One of the most wonderful things about being an actor is that you have the great opportunity to be a part of a lineage of actors who try on a character for size,” Kemp says. “I knew that Ben did such a wonderful thing for the role.” Kemp says it was important to foster offstage friendships with costars Dan DeLuca and Stephanie Styles – lead newsboy Jack and ambitious news reporter Katherine

Plumber, respectively. Every cast is different, he says. “As an actor, you act authentically,” Kemp says. “I react to what’s given to me.” A Yale University graduate, Kemp is working on building his resume. While it already boasts appearances on new ABC comedy Black-ish, Newsies is Kemp’s first touring production. He says he draws inspiration from the show’s message to keep himself grounded. “It’s definitely been a unique transition, when you are living out of a suitcase for a year,” he says. “But whatever is in that suitcase for me, whether it be clothes or books or toiletries, they really don’t matter at the end of the day.” Traveling to new cities is more of a dream come true than an inconvenience, says Kemp. It’s especially beneficial to young cast members Anthony Rosenthal and Vincent Crocilla, who alternate the role of Davey’s little brother, Les, and are learning on the go. “They get to visit a ton of historic sites as part of their education,” Kemp says. And for the older actors, the cities are their oysters. “Coming into a new city, with each particular place you’re visiting, you’re listening to people and hearing the way they talk. … That’s what we do for a living,” Kemp says. “You inhabit the bodies of these people around the world. Touring this country is one of the greatest tools one could ask for as a young artist.” cs Hannah Bealer is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. January/February 2015 | cityscenecolumbus.com

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Cook-off winners put their best in their bowls By Sarah Sole Tommy Vrabel has been competing in amateur chili cook-offs for 25 years, and he plays to his audience. “I’m not trying to feed a family of eight,” Vrabel says. “I’m going for the ‘wow’ factor.” Like Vrabel, each chili cook-off champion has his or her own method for cooking up a competitive bowl. Some might be subject to a bit of tinkering. While Vrabel’s chili recipe has changed three times in the last 25 years, he’s won cook-offs with each version. His first recipe, which he called “Atomic Tom’s,” boasted 13 different kinds of peppers. The latest iteration is a traditional chili with no beans – just meat, spices, tomato base, water and some secret ingredients Vrabel prefers not to divulge. Vrabel’s cook time, not including prep, is about two hours and 20 minutes. His system has to do with building layers. First, he’ll brown the meat, add spices and the first round of water. After letting that cook, he’ll add more spices, and a final round of spices

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comes at the end. His system seems to work for him. “I win about 90 percent of the contests that I enter,” Vrabel says. Vrabel, who lives in Mansfield and works in the Columbus area, wants to someday qualify for the chili world championship. This past year, he won the North Market Chili Cook-off, where he heard about the ICS Buckeye Regional & Ohio State Chili Cookoff, hosted by CaJohns Fiery Foods in Westerville. It was his first competitive event, and he took home the people’s choice award. There’s a big difference between amateur and competitive cook-offs. For starters, Vrabel says, amateur chili contestants can cook their dishes ahead of time, while competitive contestants make their batches on-site. It’s a long day. Vrabel says his girlfriend helps him prep. “It’s a team thing,” he says. “You need that support.” Vrabel also finds that competitive cook-offs are more social than amateur cook-offs. “We’re all there for the same reason: the love of chili,” he says.

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While Vrabel cooks for fun, some cook-off contestants also cook for a living. Josh Cook, executive corporate chef for Taste Hospitality Group, took first place in the Historic Dublin Chili Cook-off this past year with his smoked brisket chili. Cook, who was representing Dublin Italian restaurant Mezzo, says he wanted to give his chili some Italian flair. To that end, he used smoked pancetta, veal pork and beef. For that Italian flavor, Tommy Vrabel holds his People’s Choice Award, won at the ICS Buckeye Regional & Ohio State Chili Cookoff.

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he used chopped tomatoes, ricotta salata cheese, extra virgin olive oil, basil and oregano. He also decided to use cannellini beans instead of kidney beans. He used a little cayenne, chili powder and fresh poblano, but like Vrabel, Cook says he played it safe with the spice. “I have a very high tolerance, but a lot of people don’t,” Cook says. The whole thing took about 20 hours to cook. “I just wanted to make it hearty,” Cook says. cs Sarah Sole is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Simmer, covered, 40 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if needed. When jalapeño is soft, squeeze in the juice and discard pulp and seeds. Mix together the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, oregano and bay leaf. Divide into three portions. Add one portion spice mixture and remaining jalapeño to chili. Continue to cook, covered, for 1 hour, adding water as needed. Remove jalapeños, squeeze juice into chili and discard pulp and seeds. Add second portion of spice mixture and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, adding water if needed. Add the remaining spice mixture, as well as beans if desired, and cook 15 minutes more. Chili should be kept thick during cooking. Adding too much water keeps the spices from permeating the meat. Makes eight large servings. January/February 2015 | cityscenecolumbus.com

Two of a Kind Pair of new artistic directors push performing arts forward By Garth Bishop

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their goals are remarkably similar. As of this past July, Opera Columbus has a new artistic director in Peggy Kriha Dye. And effective this coming September, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra will have a new artistic director in Rossen Milanov. One has lived in central Ohio for years after previously living in American artistic hot spots such as New York and San Francisco; the other is a native of Bulgaria who will soon make Columbus his home. One was recruited after a lengthy and intensive search process; the other landed the job thanks in part to years of above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty support for the organization. But both are keenly interested in collaboration. And both are dedicated to revolutionizing what their respective artistic media mean to central Ohio. Photos by Scott Cunningham

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Marvelous Maestro Milanov doesn’t officially start as symphony artistic director for another eight months, but he’s already gotten heavily involved in planning the orchestra’s 2015-16 – and future – seasons. “We have a lot of things to do here,” says Milanov, whose title until September is music director designee. He’s dropped by a few times in the last few months, and he’ll be back again to lead the orchestra through two shows in its 2014-15 Masterworks line-up: Organ Symphony, Jan. 30-31, and Bolero & Percussion, March 20-21. He’ll also be present for the orchestra’s second Side by Side program, in which 50 amateur musicians will rehearse with the orchestra, led by Milanov, at the Ohio Theatre Jan. 27. Side by Side is just one of many opportunities Milanov plans to use to engage with central Ohio residents, which is one of his major goals as incoming artistic director. He recognizes the city’s momentum, he says – from its flair for the arts to its economy to its vibrant Downtown – and wants to contribute to it. “I think the moment is right for Columbus to capitalize on all those … energies,” he says. At the moment, Milanov is music director of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra and Symphony in C, both in New Jersey, and principal conductor of Orquesta Sinfonica del Principado de Asturias in Spain. He’s held leadership positions and performed all over the world, from Philadelphia and Seattle to Sao Paulo and Tokyo. “It gives me quite a number of tools to really judge each orchestra – primarily by the way it performs, but also how it fits its own particular location,” Milanov says. Among the things that define Columbus’ character to Milanov are its emphasis on hard work and

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its connections to education through The Ohio State University and other institutions. He also points to the city’s burgeoning culinary scene; the big companies here that draw young people to town; and artsfriendly areas such as Downtown and the Short North. “The Downtown area has one of the most amazing collections of theaters in the country,” he says. Though first-rate music is one of the biggest things Milanov hopes to bring to town, he also hopes to expand the orchestra’s educational efforts. He’s already spearheaded such efforts in the other cities he conducts in, and he’ll be bringing the program he started in New York – which works with area schools and teachers to bring in students who can perform with the symphony orchestra – to Columbus.

Peggy Kriha Dye in Opera Atelier’s production of Persée Photo by Bruce Zinger

“That active component changes completely the balance of (students’) preparation and their investment in what they do,” Milanov says. “My passion really is in educating children and making sure that what we do reaches the widest possible audience and opens up the world of the child.” He’s also been making tentative outreach efforts to big Columbus cultural organizations, hoping to plant the seeds of major collaborations. Soprano Supreme When Kriha Dye became artistic director of Opera Columbus six months ago, it was the culmination of an ever-deepening level of involvement with the organization. A professional opera singer, Kriha Dye has performed in Versailles, Toronto, Houston, Washington, Shanghai and more. After she and her family moved to central Ohio seven years ago, she typically performed in about five national shows a year, she says. At the time, Opera Columbus was not organizing its own shows, but bringing in productions from other opera companies to perform locally. Kriha Dye happened to be in one of those shows, and when organizers realized that, they had her help recruit a local chorus. “It wasn’t really planned,” she says. “It just kind of happened – right place at the right time.” Soon thereafter, she began helping with the opera’s education program. She got more and more involved until she was named general manager in January 2013, then named artistic director this past year. It was Kriha Dye’s drive to expand local opera that pushed her to ramp up her participation, and it continues to push her as she leads Opera Columbus forward. She’s looking to branch out and offer patrons something they haven’t seen before. “There is an appetite for something new and fresh and innovative here in Columbus,” she says. “The city is ready and ripe for this kind of art.” Collaboration is a major point of emphasis for Kriha Dye. Twisted – a September show that brought together the opera, the symphony and BalletMet – was a big success, she says. “We had standing ovations before we even finished the show,” she says. There are several more team projects planned, including a chamber opera in conjunction with ProMusica and a baroque opera in conjunction with BalletMet. “I’d like to bring in new, fresh talent, new productions … things on stage that have been created just for that show,” Kriha Dye says. Presenting opera as audiences have never seen it before is a tightrope walk, Kriha Dye says; after all, most popular operas are well-traveled, and the art form has lasted because of the quality of the music and the epic nature of the singing. But even with a traditional opera, there are ways to bring in a new audience, she says. Putting care into aesthetics – making sure opera matches the glamour of the modern day, both in sets and in costumes – is one method. Keeping the shows to a reasonable length is another. “Some operas are four hours long,” says Kriha Dye. “I don’t want anybody to be in the audience for more than two and a half, three hours.” Like Milanov, Kriha Dye sees Columbus’ artistic potential as limitless. Not only does the city have a dedicated arts community, it’s already inspiring other cities – Cincinnati is going to have its own version of Twisted, for example – and that’s something Kriha Dye hopes to support. CS

What Else Is New? Peggy Kriha Dye and Rossen Milanov aren’t the only relative newcomers on Columbus’ performing arts scene. Other recent additions include:

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David Danzmayr, ProMusica Started October 2013 Photo courtesy of Martin Baumann

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The Vigor of Youth Arnold Sports Festival introduces fitness expo for the younger crowd By Kyle Banfill

ne of the most popular parts of the Arnold Sports Festival is getting a little sibling this year. The Arnold Kids Fitness Expo will be held in conjunction with the annual Arnold Fitness Expo to create an even brawnier sports festival. This year’s festival runs March 5-8. The Kids Fitness Expo offers over three and a half acres dedicated to younger fitness enthusiasts. All of the mainstays of the adult convention are present, along with kid-specific activities at the Fun Zone in the heart of the expo, such as bounce houses, fashion shows and talent contests. The new expo was created to appeal to families who might not be able to appreciate the adult-centered activities in the main expo. “There have always been competitions that included kids at the main expo,” says Brent LaLonde, director of communications for the festival. “But they’ve been just for the competitors and their parents. The Kids Expo is for everyone.” In the spirit of the Arnold Fitness Expo’s celebration of all things fitness, the Kids Expo will have a variety of demonstration areas set up around the perimeter of the floor space where kids can try out a medley of sports. The sports available include lacrosse, hockey, baseball, fencing, gymnastics, jump rope, table tennis, golf, soccer, martial arts and, to emphasize that the festival is about mental fitness as well as physical fitness, chess. Chess gets a special spotlight when an 8-year-old girl goes oneon-one with festival host Arnold Schwarzenegger on the entertainment stage. The stage will also host Irish dancing, magic, juggling and a talent show, while the expo space will host some 200 vendor booths selling youth-oriented fitness equipment and apparel, as well as educating about kids’ camps, parks, clinics and training. The Arnold Kids Fitness Expo, like the original Arnold Fitness Expo, takes place at the Ohio Expo Center. The center will host a variety of youth and adult competitions, with the Arnold Survival Race just across the street at Crew Stadium.

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Youth events have long been part of the Arnold Sports Festival, but this year is the first time kids have gotten an entire fitness expo to themselves.

The Ohio Expo Center and the Greater Columbus Convention Center are hosting the vast majority of festival events and competitions this year following the demolition of Franklin County Veterans Memorial, which used to host events. cs Kyle Banfill is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Leading the Way Central Ohio companies make breakthroughs in fitness and nutrition By Stephan Reed

hile big-name companies seem to control the headlines in the health market, some local startups are making substantial discoveries in the physical fitness realm and earning a reputation for innovation. With players ranging from small newcomers to companies that have been in business for more than a decade, central Ohio plays host to these underground ideas that are going national â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and even international. The products and services that follow are a representation of individual health and nutrition ideas, and the companies and people who support a dream of a healthier world.

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Beefing Up with the Joneses

Home gym supply company BodyCraft holds fitness and safety over all, and with its patented Jones machine, the Lewis Center-based business accomplishes its goal of a healthier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and safer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; workout experience. The Jones machine allows the user access to a multitude of lifts and exercises, including the bench press, deadlift and squat.

“In a nutshell, it’s the world’s safest barbell,” says Alan Gore, president of BodyCraft. “This machine is not another Smith machine. It’s similar in that the barbell rides up and down guided rods, but unlike the popular Smith machine, it travels on a horizontal plane. It follows and preserves the body’s natural movement. You’re not into a locked, machinedesigned movement.” The most popular Smith machine is a standard piece of fitness equipment with a barbell fixed within steel rails. Habitual use of some gym machinery may result in injury because there’s no room for extra adjusting motion and natural balancing processes. Because the Jones machine allows the user to move up and down, front to back, it offers an experience that cuts down on long-term risk. “The Jones provides a balancing component,” Gore says. “Suppose you’re stronger on one side. We came up with a way to attach the bar to the bearings so you have to balance it and develop equal strength throughout the body. It has all the benefits of the barbell and all the safety of a machine.” With the flip of a wrist, the lifter can lock the weighted bar into place, at any level, and relieve himself or herself of the stress, if necessary. “The bar hooks and safety spotters are always traveling with the bar,” Gore says. “If you start to fail, you can always rack the bar.” And if a Smith is what you desire, the user can lock the vertical axis in place, replicating the old Smith machine experience. BodyCraft has been in business since 1994, and the Jones machine – which has four different models available – is its signature product. The company recently opened up a showroom in Lewis Center. “We’ve been an unknown entity, quietly doing business,” Gore says. “We’re growing at a rapid rate, hence the move. We touch on all the equipment categories, from weight benches, to bikes, to treadmills – all across the board at a high level. Our focus and our efforts, for 20 years, have been on making good equipment.”

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More often than not, a great night out leads to a world of hurt the next morning. For those who suffer from vengeful hangovers after a night of alcoholic imbibing, there’s a cure with a fitting name: Life Support. “Life Support is a drink derived from raisin tree extract from Japan, and it metabolizes alcohol,” says David Zamore, secretary and treasurer for Life Support. “It accelerates the natural processes that the body does to get rid of alcohol. It helps fight headaches and muscle aches for those who had one too many and have to work the next day.” Each 3.72-ounce bottle contains a combination of B vitamins, phosphorus, Vitamin C, sodium and a special proprietary blend that helps detoxify the body. The concept for the functional beverage was born when founder Terry Yanko visited Gunn Lim in South Korea. “Terry saw all the drinking going on, like they do in the United States, but for business dinners,” Zamore says. “As they were drinking, they would have this little drink after. He brought that idea back here, where a recipe was created and Americanized.” In need of marketing direction and a Columbus networking guru, the team tapped Cheryl Krueger, founder of Cheryl’s Cook22

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ies, for advice. Krueger is now president of Life Support. “The functional beverage market is very fragmented; there’s no dominant player,” Krueger says. “Whoever can get to the finish line first will win, so we’ve been blanketing Ohio, Miami, Kansas City and Iowa with the product, trying to start to spread it.” The product was practical, but the company needed sponsorship and financial backing to give it legs. Buckeye football great and current linebacker for the Green Bay Packers A.J. Hawk jumped at the opportunity to help support the brand. “I hosted an event with the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer to help raise funds, and A.J. and his wife were there, along with the team,” Krueger says. “I was serving Life Support at my home. He liked it, said it worked and let us know that if we needed funding, he could help.” Life Support is available at Duchess Shoppes, Kroger, Giant Eagle, Walgreens, Drug Mart and various convenience stores around Ohio. To receive a free sample, visit www.lifesupport.com.

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With chronic illness comes inevitable dietary constraints and the potential for a bland diet. Vishal Patel, founder of Live Well Nutrition, has a background in both pharmaceuticals and cooking. With this expertise, he looks to combat culinary monotony, while preventing any complications from consumption. Located in Hilliard, the project, while still in its testing phase, has the objective of creating custom dietary plans for those with lifelong illnesses.

“When you first go into the doctor’s office, they typically tell you to eat healthier and exercise, and leave it to you from there,” Patel says. “The majority of the time, the advice gets tossed aside, or those who are compliant only last a month, at the most. They just don’t have the expertise and methods to eat healthfully, and that’s where Live Well comes in. We create ready-to-eat meal kits for specific conditions.” Among the company’s targeted conditions are Celiac disease, heart disease and habitual high cholesterol. Live Well will provide three weeks’ worth of unique meals for someone who signs up for the service. The meals are pre-weighed, portioned and sent to the individual. The company is testing different options to make sure each meal is healthful, creative and appropriate for the needs of the consumer. “We’re currently testing the use of grasshopper protein flour,” Patel says. “Would people be willing to try it? Could people tell the difference? It’s interesting to work with and see what great can come out of some of these ideas.” A video component will be added to the meals to reduce the risk of user error. “It’s the small things that can ruin food for taste and nutrition,” Patel says. “Blanching too long can bleed nutrients. The cooking times we give them may not be specifically correct 100 percent of the time, so the videos will show them how it should look and feel for their own judgment. It’s more than just cooking; it’s a lesson on becoming better cooks. If they want to do it outside of this, they can now.” Live Well is projected to go live in July, but it is still in need of financial support. To learn more about the company and how to assist, email Patel at Vpatel5@ gmail.com. cs Stephan Reed is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Words of Wisdom from Central Ohio Health Professio Personal Health Tips Scott Braden, RPh Independent Certified Health Coach, Take Shape for Life Comfort Food. Most people believe comfort food improves moods. This is not true. Research has found that people who ate nothing recovered from a bad mood as quickly as those who ate their preferred comfort food. Comfort food leads to improvements in mood, but no more than do other foods or no food. You don’t need comfort food to feel better; the mind will do the trick all on its own if you give it time. Look Where You Want to Go. Can you drive forward by look-

ing in your rear view mirror? When you look at the ceiling, can you see the floor? Your health destination is the same. If you are constantly telling yourself “I can’t lose weight” or “I can’t get healthy,” you won’t, because that is where you are looking. Turn all your negatives into positives, and after a while, you will be headed down the positive path of health.

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your GPS with your health destination. If you don’t know where you are going, you cannot arrive at your destination. Would you give up if you got a flat tire along your vacation route? Would you drive halfway and decide to turn around? No. If your goal is to lose 25 pounds, why stop after 10 pounds and go back to your old habits?

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vider offers Intensive Comfort Care. This is a level of care offered under the Medicare hospice benefit that enables the patient to remain at home during increased symptoms. Home could be a private home, retirement community, assisted living facility or nursing home. With Intensive Comfort Care, there is 24-hour care until the symptoms are improved, eliminating the need for the patient to go into an inpatient unit.

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Flossing does not just have to be done before bed.

You can floss anytime it is convenient. Floss while watching TV or after lunch. You can even floss in the shower. “I’m too tired” is not an excuse. Want whiter teeth but think there is never a convenient time to wear your trays or strips? Place them in when you get into the shower in the morning and they will be ready to remove when you walk out the door. It only takes 30 minutes.

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health&fitness or fragranced soaps. Also, snow can reflect about 80 percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays, so it is imperative to make sunscreen part of your daily routine. Apply moisturizer within a few min-

utes of towel drying. Choose a moisturizer that contains a thick cream base such as Cetaphil or an ointment base such as Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment. Consider adding a humidifier to your bedroom or living room to counteract the dry heat in your home. Drink plenty of water to keep skin and mucous membranes hydrated. This will assist the immune system in fighting infection.

The more dry lips become, the more we tend to lick or wet them, ultimately drying them out further. To protect, apply a thin film of Aquaphor ointment or Vaseline throughout the day. As well, some people develop painful cracks or fissures in their fingertips, which can become infected.

Protect hands with gloves during outdoor exposure and apply Aquaphor generously in the evenings. If severe, a visit to your dermatologist may be in order.

Winter Injury Prevention Tips Dr. Jason Hurst Joint Implant Surgeons Inc., New Albany Get Ready for the Slopes: The vast ma-

jority of all ski injuries happen after 2 p.m., when skiers are tired or may have started “Après Ski” a little early. The key to preventing injury is being prepared for the demands of skiing with adequate cardiovascular, plyometric and balance training before your trip. In addition, warm up and stretch before you hit the slopes

and be sure to stay well hydrated in the dry winter air. Be Careful Shoveling Snow: Snow can be very heavy, and moving a lot of snow can hurt your shoulders and back. Be sure to push the snow rather than throw it. Stay warm to keep your muscles flexible. Get help if you get tired. Never try throwing the snow too far; you put your back and rotator cuff at risk for injury. Avoid Falls: Falls in the wintertime ac-

count for a large number of the shoulder, wrist and hip fractures that orthopedic surgeons treat every year. Prevention is the key! Always wear appropriate footwear when walking outside in the winter. Take shorter, slower steps in slippery conditions. Use a railing if you can. Keep your walkway clear and salted if it is prone to freezing. If you do fall and have significant pain, see an orthopedic doctor as soon as you can for an evaluation.

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Tingletastic

Internet phenomenon could help combat insomnia and anxiety surrounding sleep By Stephan Reed

Tossing and turning in bed for hours may be a thing of the past thanks to a neurological breakthough. It’s called the autonomous sensory meridian response, and it helps to combat symptoms of insomnia and promote relaxation. Defined by a sensation of tingles in the head, scalp, neck and peripheral regions of the body, ASMR is separated into types A and B. While type A is a natural response, not brought on by external stimuli, type B comes about through visual and auditory triggers, according to ASMR Research & Support, a group investigating the episodes. Common external triggers include instructional videos, artists at work, hairdresser and doctor exam roleplay, and slow,

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accented and unique speech patterns, per a 2013 report titled “It Feels Good to Be Measured: Clinical Role-Play, Walker Percy, and the Tingles” published in Perspectives in Biology and Medicine. A quick YouTube search for ASMR will yield thousands of videos, consisting of people painting, softly talking in different languages, folding towels and using other popular methods of triggering the response. Binaural techniques – the use of two microphones to create 3D sound – are also common in the community. Since 2008, Internet users with shared ASMR experiences have expressed their own experiences with the sensation. While experts have found the phenom-

enon difficult to research, the anecdotal evidence surrounding the subject is strong. Online communities, such as the Unnamed Feeling and the ASMR Lab, boast the therapeutic effects of ASMR on relaxation and sleep. ASMR Research & Support is conducting a series of studies to explore the phenomenon and find out just what causes it. While thousands say they experience the reaction, all of the evidence thus far is anecdotal; it has yet to be seriously studied. To find out if you have the ability to experience ASMR, log on to YouTube, put in some headphones and press play. cs Stephan Reed is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Wellness Whoppers Some of these fitness and nutrition myths may surprise you By Olivia Tharp

With so many sources of health and fitness advice out there, some of them are bound to be pushing outdated or discredited information. Here are a few pieces of conventional wisdom on which you should cast a skeptical eye.

Fitness Fiction Swimming is a great weight loss activity Though swimming burns excess stress, increases lung capacity and tones muscles, this statement isn’t entirely true. A WebMD roundup of exercise embellishments defers to professional triathlete and personal coach Eric Harr, who says the buoyancy of the water makes it so you don’t work as hard as you would if you went for a run. You would have to swim for hours on end each day to actually see any pounds fall off. On top of that, when it comes out of the water, the body’s response changes and most often calls for food, which may lead to eating more than necessary. You need to sweat for 45 minutes to get any health benefit from exercise Actually, you don’t have to sweat at all to see significant results. Personal trainer and strength coach Eric Allen says in a Men’s Fitness article it all depends on the focus of your training. Heavy weightlifters focusing on pure strength must give their nervous systems adequate recovery time in between sets for peak performance. Also, some people may not have 45 minutes a day to spare, but a study by Arizona State University showed that people had lower blood pressure readings and better cardiovascular health when they split their daily walk into three 10-minute sessions rather than one half-hour walk. 30

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Not-So Nutrition Gluten-free foods are best for weight loss These foods may be more healthful due to their comparatively low levels of chemicals and wheat compounds, but people often compensate by overindulging, reasoning that it’s OK because it’s gluten-free. While a study from the Monash University Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology has shown that gluten-free diets can reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients with Celiac disease or other gluten sensitivities, it’s more advisable to eat vegetables and lean meats, which are naturally gluten-free. Kale is the most healthful green It’s the superfood of our generation, thought to be packed with numerous health benefits, but is it really so super? While it contains many positive nutritional qualities, kale has less nutrition per calorie than 13 of its other green produce counterparts. According to a 2014 William Patterson University study that ranked vegetables and fruits by their nutrient density – 17 nutrients linked to improving cardiovascular health – kale didn’t even make the top 10. No. 1, watercress, came in with a nutrition density score of 100, whereas kale, at No. 14, only had a 49.07. cs Olivia Tharp is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Who Wants to Live Forever?

You might know how to stay healthy, but do you know how to prolong your life? By Garth Bishop It’s one of the most basic questions

that cross our minds when we think about anything health-related: Will this make me live longer? There are a lot of rumors about what prolongs the human life. Here are some of the more reliable ones. Sharpen Your Mind. Challenging mental activities – from learning a new language to completing a crossword puzzle – keep the brain active. In so doing, they help keep dementia at bay, per a story in Best Health magazine. Take Your Vitamins. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, for instance, and insufficient calcium can lead to osteoporosis.

Both of these can shorten your life, but levels of each can be boosted with vitamins. Another important vitamin to get is vitamin D, which the body obtains from sunlight, so spending time outside can also be a boon to life expectancy. Have a Pet. The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that, particularly in seniors, having a pet can combat depression. Floss Daily. Not flossing regularly can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries and, subsequently, heart disease. Getting into the habit of flossing eliminates these life-shorteners, says longevity expert Dr. Roger Henderson, author of 100 Ways to Live to 100.

Have a Drink. A study published in BMJ Open Gastroenterology showed that light or moderate alcohol intake can add years to one’s life, particularly if that alcohol is red wine. Stay Active During the Day. Everyone knows exercise is good for you, but even if you make a point of working out before or after work, what you do at the office matters, too. Per a study in BMJ Open, getting up and moving once an hour, even if for only a minute or two, can add years to your life. cs Garth Bishop is managing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Highlights of the kitchen include: • Floor-to-ceiling white cabinetry with glass front details on top to showcase kitchen pieces. • Lighting in the upper cabinets to showcase the homeowner’s collectibles. • Stone tile backsplash, in several tones of gray, that extends all the way to the ceiling around the large picture window. • Two dishwashers to better accommodate a large, busy family. • A stainless steel range hood above the gas-top stove. • Under-cabinet lighting to give the kitchen additional depth. • Multiple chandeliers for visual appeal. Websites popular for home design ideas: Houzz: A home photo site with projects ranging from small accessories to entire homes. The website hosts more than 4 million design photos. www.houzz.com Pinterest: A tool whereby users can browse a massive library of items – including, but not limited to, home ideas – and organize, or “pin,” images they like from Pinterest or other websites into their own collections for future reference. www.pinterest.com HGTV: The official website of the TV channel of the same name. It features a photo library and an idea archive, among other resources. www.hgtv.com Visit Bob Webb Homes online at www.bobwebb.com for information on how the company works with homeowners who come in with ideas they’ve gleaned from the above, or similar, websites. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com

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Making sense of beer combinations By Kyle Banfill

hen properly prepared, a layered beer can be almost as fun to look at as to drink. Key word: almost. The satisfaction of looking at a wellmade beer blend can be much greater if it’s one you made yourself. But putting one together is no easy task. The most important thing to consider when preparing a layered beer is the beer itself. The right combination is required to create the layering effect. The classic black and tan is a blend of Guinness stout and Bass pale ale; the Guinness floats on top of the Bass due to its lower density. A beer’s density can be influenced by many things, but among the most important factors is how the beer is carbonated. Beers that have been infused with nitrogen, such as Guinness, are much lighter than those carbonated mainly with carbon dioxide. A general rule for creating a layered beer is to use a nitrogenated beer – Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro is another good example – with a carbon dioxide beer.

“The greater the difference in concentrations of CO2, the better it’ll layer,” says Jennifer Simpson, bar manager at the Pub Polaris. Layered beers are a specialty at the Pub, which has a standing menu of 13 such offerings, incorporating such beers as porters, bourbon barrel ales, Scottish ales and ciders. There are also a few things to consider while pouring the beer. The first beer poured should be the heavier one, and it should be poured quickly, as this will produce a good head, making proper layering easier. The next part is the trickiest. To achieve the layering effect, the second beer must be poured such that it hits the first beer slowly. The most common tool to accomplish this is a spoon. The spoon is held into the glass, with the convex surface of the head held upward, and the beer is poured over it. Many people modify their spoons by bending the handle so that the head of the spoon can be held farther into the glass. There are also specialized tools specifically created for this purpose.

It is important to get as close as possible with the spoon. Pouring the beer over the spoon head diffuses the pour, causing it to hit the other beer slowly, in smaller drops than when poured normally. It is possible to achieve this effect by pouring against the side of the glass, but it is much more difficult. Other details – such as the temperatures of the beers used, the proportions of the blend, and the temperature and shape of the glass used – may also be brought up by layered beer enthusiasts. But no one disputes how satisfying they are to make and, most importantly, drink. v Kyle Banfill is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Layers Upon Layers While Guinness and Bass make up the classic black and tan, a layered beer can be made from many different combinations. Among the suggestions are: • Guinness Stout over Harp Lager (courtesy of the Pub Polaris) • Samuel Adams Boston Lager over Angry Orchard Cider (courtesy of the Pub Polaris) • Breckenridge Vanilla Porter over Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale (courtesy of the Pub Polaris) • Murphy’s Stout over St. Arnold Christmas Ale and Alaskan White (courtesy of the Perfect Black and Tan layering tool) • Alaskan White over Real Ale Brewing Coffee Porter (courtesy of the Perfect Black and Tan layering tool) • Shiner White Wing over Killian’s Irish Stout (courtesy of the Perfect Black and Tan layering tool)

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Opera Project Columbus brings opera home for private parties at residences By Diane Schaefer Photos by Robert Berry, Scott Cunningham Photography

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here can never be too much opera!” That’s the unofficial “opera-ting” slogan of Opera Project Columbus, a four-year-old grassroots organization based in Columbus. It launched with a mission to provide a platform for the many exceptional opera singers and instrumentalists in central Ohio, and do it on a scale that is accessible, intimate and affordable. In addition to its traditional main stage productions and short performances, OPC is also becoming known for its soirees – opera performances held in the private homes of interested supporters. What was originally conceived of as a single fundraising event has evolved into one of the organization’s signature social gatherings, where opera can be enjoyed in a unique setting. This season, OPC has staged two soirees, with another four scheduled for the next few months. Attendees gather at the October Opera Project Columbus soiree. One was held in Olde Towne East at the Garden Manor home Hosts Al Waddell and Allen Baker are on the far right. of Al Waddell and Allen Baker. The October event – which included libations, catered hors d’oeuvres, dinner, desserts and valet parking – was a formal black-tie affair that featured five singers and was attended by 80 people. “What better reason to get all dressed up and spend a night at the opera with your friends?” says Waddell. “To hear opera sung in your own home is a deeply personal experience. It’s so close you can touch it, feel it and hear it.” The Waddell-Baker party raised more than $5,000 in support of the troupe. Some attendees are so moved by in-home opera that they become hosts themselves. Such was the case for Neal Hauschild and Jeff Ramm, who, after attending a less The October soiree was a black-tie event. formal soiree in Gahanna, booked one in December at their New Albany ing opera appealing and approachable for residence, which borders the New Albany audiences of all ages. Opera is the origiCountry Club. nal pop culture art form. It can be seen “We’re always looking for ways to give in movies, theater, cartoons, commercials back, especially to the arts,” says Ramm. and virtually all kinds of things we see and “After our first exposure, it was a no- hear every day.” brainer to have our own event to support For more information on the soirees or the organization.” Opera Project Columbus’ 2014-15 season, “We are finding our audience through visit www.operaprojectcolumbus.org. cs these soirees,” says Dione Parker Bennett, company artistic director. “We are mak- Diane Schaefer is vice president of Opera Project One of the performers at the October event

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Choc this Way Sweet sojourns make Valentine’s Day even more delicious By Matthew Kent Sometimes, a box of chocolates just isn’t enough to fully express your affection for your sweetheart. Fortunately, there’s some fantastic chocolate around Ohio, and there are some fantastic opportunities to make it part of a weekend getaway – maybe around Valentine’s Day.

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It should be no surprise that the hometown of one of the biggest names in chocolate offers opportunities for visitors to immerse themselves in the stuff. The Spa at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pa. – roughly six and a half hours from Columbus – is informally known as the Chocolate Spa. It offers a decadent variety of traditional massages, hydrotherapy, facials and one-of-a-kind chocolate treatments. It also has 54 treatment areas, four relaxation lounges, an indoor pool, a steam room, a dry heat sauna and a fitness center. “Guests visiting the Spa at the Hotel Hershey experience a part of Milton Hershey’s legacy,” says Robynn Cyr, spa sales manager. “From its signature chocolate treatments to the elegant interiors inspired by Milton January/February 2015 | cityscenecolumbus.com

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and Catherine Hershey’s home, High Point Mansion, the Spa at the Hotel Hershey offers guests a truly unique spa experience unlike anywhere else in the world.” Some of the spa’s most popular treatments involve chocolate. The signature whipped cocoa bath, chocolate bean polish and cocoa facial experience are among guests’ favorites, Cyr says. “The Spa at the Hotel Hershey offers an extensive treatment menu consisting of both luxurious and results driven services,” she says. “Our experienced team of spa professionals work with each guest individually to customize their perfect spa experience.” Couples visiting the spa can have pedicures and massages, or they can just enjoy chocolate martinis in the relaxation areas. “For guests looking to immerse themselves in the ultimate chocolate spa experience, we would recommend our three-and-a-half hour Chocolate Escape package consisting of our whipped cocoa bath, chocolate bean polish, chocolate fondue wrap, cocoa massage and lunch in our Oasis restaurant,” Cyr says. The spa adds a few special packages around Valentine’s Day, such as the Chocolate Immersion package, including the chocolate bean polish and chocolate fondue wrap, and the Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry, with a strawberry parfait scrub and a chocolate fondue wrap.

The Spa at the Hotel Hershey 717-520-5888 www.chocolatespa.com

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Plenty of businesses lay claim to the title, but if you run a Google search for â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best chocolate in town,â&#x20AC;? your top-ranked result is always going to be the same. That would be the Best Chocolate in Town, based in Indianapolis, about three hours west of Columbus. Elizabeth Garber started the company in college as a side job. In 1998, she moved operations to a warehouse space that had been transformed into a kitchen, and in 2007, she relocated again to downtown Indianapolis. Garber makes all the ganache, caramels and toffee at her location and offers visitors the chance to see how the candy is made through an open kitchen experience. The Best Chocolate in Town carries 40 different flavors of truffles, along with ice cream, gelato, chocolate bars, bon bons, peanut butter crunch and chocolatecovered popcorn. January/February 2015 | cityscenecolumbus.com

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Sharp-e Diem: Seize the Treat

Three generations of candy-making expertise means a wide selection of delectable chocolate options at Sharp’s Candies in Lexington, Ky., about three hours from Columbus. Even with 100 different varieties of candy on the menu and a high level of demand that only decades of renown can bring, everything at Sharp’s is still made from scratch and cooked on-site using the old equipment from the mid20th Century. “All of the recipes are the exact same since my grandfather started in 1952,” says Owner Rob Sharp. “Everything is done in a very old-fashioned manner that’s just not found much anymore. Folks say we do everything the Amish way.” Pecan logs, caramels and chocolate fruit creams are just a handful of hand-crafted candies that can be found. Three different styles of bourbon chocolates are also Sharp’s Candies available for people looking for some859-276-4625 thing unique. www.sharpscandies.com The bourbon cherry – a cherry surrounded by a bourbon-infused chocolate shell – is the strongest of the three different types of bourbon chocolates for sale. The bourbon cream, Sharp says, has a “nice, mild hint to it for someone who may not be a real big bour50

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MARBURN ACADEMY “We’re an independent store … but ours is a lot about the experience, the fresh quality of the product,” Garber says. “The fresh chocolate brings people here, (as does) the experience of being able to interact with my staff … in a great little environment where you can ask questions and talk to people.” Conveniently, several downtown hotels serve treats from the Best Chocolate in Town – at least two of which, the Alexander and the J.W. Marriott, have Valentine’s Day couples packages – as does a bed and breakfast called, go figure, the Nestle Inn. There’s plenty to do and see in the downtown area for couples who might be looking to come to Indianapolis, Garber says, with gift shops, museums and independent restaurants among them. “Downtown is a cool place to be, and you can definitely fill up your weekend for Valentine’s Day both inside and outside,” she says.

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bon fan, but would like a hint of bourbon in the product.” Bourbon truffles round out the trio. “It’s perfectly balanced where it’s not too chocolately and not too strong of bourbon, but it’s got a good, strong bourbon oak tone to it as opposed to the cream, which has a mild hint to it,” Sharp says. In that vein, Sharp suggests bourbon tours to Lexington visitors. And believe it or not, some of the hot spots in Kentucky’s bourbon scene do have romantic offerings for Valentine’s Day, including Buffalo Love, a bourbon tasting and food pairing shindig at Buffalo Trace Distillery (in Frankfort, about four hours from Lexington), and a dinner, cocktail and romantic lantern tour at Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles (also about four hours from Lexington). For a shorter drive, a few of Lexington’s hotels offer Valentine’s Day packages, including the Campbell House and the Hilton Lexington Suites, both within 10 minutes’ drive of Sharp’s. cs Matthew Kent is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. January/February 2015 | cityscenecolumbus.com

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Cancer diagnosis pushed lawyer to pick up the brush and palette knife By Cindy Gaillard It’s winter. Plein air painter Jon Browning

stands in Goodale Park and, amid the traffic and city noise, sets up his easel. It’s clearly mitten weather, yet Browning’s hands are bare. In one, he grabs four brushes of differing sizes; in the other, he holds a palette knife to mix paints of pale green, red and yellow to match the park’s winter colors. It’s not cold enough for gloves, he says. Those days – when he will stand in the snow and damp, capturing nature’s ever-changing light show – are still to come. “Below 10,” he says – meaning degrees – is when the gloves come out. “We’re a hardy lot.” He smiles and starts to work. The trees of Goodale Park begin to appear on his canvas; the subtle colors he finds remind the viewer there’s a lot of life to paint despite the cold. We’ve all seen plein air painters, whose easels sprout on the Statehouse lawn in the warmer months. They make it look fun and restive. To partake in the scenery and dabble in the arts seems like a relaxing afternoon.

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“It’s relaxing in a way that taking a beating is relaxing,” Browning says, partly in jest. “It’s hard work, and if you’re not focused, then you’re playing and not playing in a constructive way.” The work he speaks of has nothing to do with the weather and everything to do with observing light, its subtle changes and moods, and chasing it on the canvas. It requires intense focus. “On a sunny day, I have maybe two hours to complete a painting,” Browning says. Painting is one of Browning’s two careers. By day, he’s a practicing criminal defense lawyer in Columbus. He could pick only good weather days to paint, but he is dedicated to his craft. Like most plein air painters in Ohio, that means cold days, numb fingers and, at the end of the day, a warm satisfaction with the work. Unlike most of his peers, Browning came to painting later in life. His fascination with painting started at a museum. “One day, I thought, ‘You know, I’m going to give it a go,’ and I did and I liked it,” he says. “I’ve enjoyed it immensely. It ebbs and flows, you know. I try to do something art-related every day.” A brush with cancer a few years ago solidified his focus. It wasn’t a great epiphany, he says, but his desire to practice law 14 hours a day was gone at that point. So Browning took classes at the Cultural Arts Center and began his practice, making friends along the way. He’s a member of the Ohio Plein Air Society and paints every week with a group of plein air painters. He says that his community of painters was key in making him a better artist. Browning’s paintings give the viewer a sense of anticipation. A radiant stand of trees greeting the morning sunlight, the intersection of roads covered in snow and lined with bent grasses, and the fork of an apple tree that begs to be climbed – all are images that suggest something will happen, or has happened, just off screen. “Painting is, to me, a huge part of mining memories,” he says, referring to the landscapes of his childhood in Ohio. For Browning, the pastures of France would be interesting, but what really drives him is the personal connection to familiar ground. He says it’s a practice “of staying in touch with lives past, with memories past, with family and friends and places. I love painting the places I grew up.” And with his paintings, he brings us along for the ride; the scenery feels familiar, tender, welcome. He is mining not only his own memories, but ours, too, our collective memories of our home state – the greens of summer and the mitten weather of winter. cs Cindy Gaillard is an Emmy award-winning producer with WOSU Public Media. Learn more about the weekly arts and culture magazine show Broad & High at www.wosu.org/broadandhigh.

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Gallery Exhibits Hammond Harkins Galleries: Small & Wonderful, an exhibition of artwork of a special size for the holidays, through Jan. 11. Winter Selections from Jan. 16-Feb. 15. Aminah at 75: The Continuing Story, a retrospective look at the work of Aminah Robinson, from Feb. 20-March 22. www.hammondharkins.com Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery: The Urban Landscape: A Tale of Grandeur and Abandonment, an exhibit of a variety of artistic perspectives by 16 Ohio artists, through Jan. 11. A Century of Ohio Watercolor, artwork by more than 45 Ohio artists, from Jan. 29-April 15. www.riffegallery.org The Arts Castle: Frank Ruggles National Parks Photography Exhibit through Jan. 16. Juried High School Exhibit from Feb. 1-25. www.artscastle.org Tacocat Cooperative: Woman as ____, a benefit exhibition featuring work by members of Creative Arts of Women, through Jan. 18. www.tacocatco operative.com Columbus Museum of Art: Paul Bourguignon: A Fiftieth Anniversary Retrospective through Jan. 18. Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of Lego through Jan. 25. In ___ We Trust: Art and Money through March 1. #MobilePhotoNow from Feb. 6-March 22. www. columbusmuseum.org Art Access Gallery: Landscapes – featuring work by Joe Lombardo, Perry Brown and Tony Doilney – through Jan. 20. From the Museum and More, work by Paul-Henri Bourguignon, from Feb. 1-March 1. www. artaccessgallery.com Cultural Arts Center: Creating Legacies, visual and performing arts by a group of 10 The Ohio State University artists who came together at the beginning of their careers, from Jan. 2-31. The Hive, sculpture and mixed media artwork by Walt Herrmann, from Feb. 6-March 7. www.culturalartscenteronline.org

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ROY G BIV Gallery: Artwork by Nathan Gorgen and abstract sculptures by Jordin Caudill from Jan. 3-31. Collaborative videos by Elena Harvey Collins and Liz Roberts from Feb. 7-28. www.roygbivgallery.org January/February 2015 | cityscenecolumbus.com

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Dublin Arts Council: emerging: An annual exhibition of student art, work by students in the Dublin City Schools attendance area, and Alfred Tibor: Hatred Doesn’t Work preview, inspirational sculptures by a Holocaust survivor, from Jan. 6-Feb. 13. www.dublinarts.org Glass Axis: Glasswork by Esther Ruiz from Jan. 9-Feb. 22. www.glassaxis.org The Ohio State University Urban Arts Space: Fergus Fellow: Samantha Parker Salazar from Jan. 10-29. Jean Kirsten: For Laban from Jan. 13-Feb. 6. www.uas.osu.edu Ross Museum of Art, Ohio Wesleyan University: Ground Cover/Covering Ground, installation drawings by Larry Cressman, from Jan. 13-Feb. 15. ross.owu.edu Sherrie Gallerie: Paintings exploring archetypal imagery and whimsical themes by Laine Bachman from Jan. 11-Feb. 28. www.sherrie gallerie.com

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Miller Gallery, Otterbein University Art & Communication Building: Trajectory, fictional and altered maps by Chaz O’Neil, from Jan. 12-Feb. 6. 18th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition from Feb. 11-27. www.otterbein.edu Fisher Gallery, OtterMiller Gallery bein University Roush Hall: Looking Back: A Retrospective of the Work of Photographer, Kojo Kamau from Jan. 12-April 24. www.otterbein.edu

Aminah at 75

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Otterbein University Frank Museum of Art: Spirits in Stone: Contemporary African Sculpture from Zimbabwe from Jan. 12-April 24. www.otterbein.edu Angela Meleca Gallery: Paintings by David Denniston and Ron Kroutel from Jan. 15-Feb. 21. www.angelamelecagallery.com Capital University Schumacher Gallery: Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tretick’s Iconic Images of the Kennedys from Jan. 19-March 25. www.capital.edu/schumacher

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Hayley Gallery: Columbus Academy student art from Jan. 31-Feb. 19. New Albany High School student art from Feb. 21-March 5. www.hayleygallery.com The Ohio State University Faculty Club: Oil paintings by Malcolm Baroway through Feb. 27. www.ohio-state facultyclub.com Ohio Craft Museum: Beyond Materials: Pushing the Boundaries of Basketry, work by international contemporary basketmakers, from Feb. 1-March 22. www.ohiocraft.org Wexner Center for the Arts: Fiber: Sculpture 1960-Present, works by 33 artists, and Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars Experimental, Volume I, 2012 from Feb. 7-April 12. www.wexarts.org

CAPTURING CAMELOT

Stanley Tretick’s Iconic Images of the Kennedys When John F. Kennedy was elected to the White House in November 1960, the American people embarked on a journey of 1,000 days into a mythical world that former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy would recall as Camelot. Photojournalist Stanley Tretick, who was given extensive access to the White House, captured images that evoked the youth, vigor and glamour of the Kennedy era. Photographs he took of the president relaxing with his children lent Kennedy an endearing credibility that greatly contributed to his popularity. Capturing Camelot reflects the magic of an era that continues to inspire affection and nostalgia.

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio: A Tradition of Progress: Ohio Decorative Arts 1860-1945 from Feb. 7-May 17. www. decartsohio.org Pizzuti Collection: NOW-ISM: Abstraction Today, abstract work from various artists, through June 20. Campana Brothers: Brazilian Design Now from Feb. 7-June 20. www. pizzuticollection.com

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CityMusic Columbus presents the Floorwalkers Jan. 9, 8 p.m. Grand Valley Dale Ballroom, 1590 Sunbury Rd. Genre-hopping quintet the Floorwalkers performs in support of its second album, Hey Kids Are You Listening. www. citymusiccolumbus.org

CAPA presents Tubular Bells for Two Jan. 18, 8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. English musician Mike Oldfield teams up with Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts to present a live recreation of his 1973 album Tubular Bells, which at the time took 30 musicians to perform. www.capa.com Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Cirque de la Symphonie Jan. 24, 8 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, balancers, aerialists and strongmen are

Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks 5: Dvoˇ rák’s Ninth Jan. 9-10 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. This performance features two pieces by Dvoˇrák that draw on his Czech heritage as well as African-American spirituals. www. columbussymphony.com Broadway Across America presents Newsies Jan. 13-18 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Direct from Broadway comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney that won the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography. www. broadwayacrossamerica.com/columbus 60

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Cirque de la Symphonie

all part of this show that combines circus theatricality with the symphony’s music. www.columbussymphony.com ProMusica presents Miró & Mendelssohn Jan. 24-25 Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. High St.; Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. The Miró String Quartet appears with ProMusica to perform the Columbus debut of American composer Kevin Puts’ new work “How Wild the Sea” as well as songs by Mendelssohn and Vaughan Williams. www.promusicacolumbus.org Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. The classic rock outfit known for such songs as “Against the Wind,” “Night Moves,” “Turn the Page” and

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“Old Time Rock and Roll” performs in Columbus. The J. Geils Band, of “Centerfold” and “Love Stinks” fame, opens. www. nationwidearena.com Broadway Across America presents Anything Goes Feb. 3-8 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. The 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Cole Porter’s classic musical, featuring tunes such as “I Get a Kick Out of You” and the title song, comes to central Ohio. www.broadwayacross america.com/columbus Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents 100 Years of Frank Sinatra Feb. 5-8 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Guest vocalists Dwight Lenox, Dee Daniels and Phil Clark join the orchestra at this celebration of what would have been the Chairman of the Board’s 100th birthday. www. jazzartsgroup.org

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BalletMet presents The Great Gatsby Feb. 6-14 Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. The balletic reimagining of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s well-known novel, choreographed by BalletMet’s Jimmy Orrante, takes the stage. www.balletmet.org CATCO presents Master Class Feb. 11-22 Studio Three Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. With an assist from Opera Columbus, CATCO presents a show that follows controversial opera diva Maria Callas as she puts on an instructional session. www. catco.org Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents ABBA the Concert Feb. 14, 8 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. The symphony puts on a show featuring the hits of 1970s pop group ABBA, known for songs such as “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S.,” “Dancing Queen” and “Waterloo.” www. columbussymphony.com

Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy

Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx

Mavis Staples and the Blind Boys of Alabama Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Mavis Staples, whose music career spans 50 years, teams up with 70-plus-year gospel outfit the Blind Boys of Alabama. www.mccoycenter.org

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Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany DeYoung, one of the founding members of Styx, takes the stage at the McCoy Center to run through some of the group’s best-known songs, including “Lady,” “Come Sail Away” and “Mr. Roboto.” www.mccoycenter.org

Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy Feb. 18-22 Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. Disney’s new ice show features elements from Cars, The Little Mermaid, Toy Story and more. www.nationwide arena.com

Amateur dancers are paired with pros from Diamond Dance for a big band tribute to veterans. www.newalbanysymphony.net

Pleasure Guild presents Willy Wonka Feb. 27-March 1 Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. The Pleasure Guild, a fundraisMavis Staples ing group for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, presents its annual theatrical production: the stage version of Roald Columbus Symphony Orchestra Dahl’s story about Charlie Bucket and the presents Masterworks 7: Porgy chocolate factory. www.pleasureguild.org and Bess Feb. 20-21 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. As part of its American Roots Festival series, the symphony presents works by George Gershwin, as well as a piece by Duke Ellington. www.columbussymphony.com New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Shall We Dance: An American Salute Feb. 22, 3 p.m. Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany

Don’t Forget! Arnold Sports Festival March 5-8 Throughout Columbus New additions to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s annual festival of fitness in Columbus include the Kids Fitness Expo, a model search, professional men’s and women’s physique competitions and a pickleball tournament. www.arnoldsportsfestival.com Shen Yun March 11-12 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. This classical Chinese dance performance represents 5,000 years of civilization. www.shenyun.com

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The McConnell Arts Center Chamber Orchestra 2014 – 2015 SeaSon Antoine T. Clark, Music and Artistic Director Sunday, February 8, 2015; 3:00pm Serenade for String Orchestra, Op.48 Sonatina No. 2 for 16 Winds, Op. 143

Pyotr Tchaikovsky Richard Strauss

Sunday, March 22, 2015; 3:00pm MACCO/Women in Music Columbus – Concerto Winner’s Concert Honoree: Jerry Casey, composer Sunday, May 3, 2015; 3:00pm Serenade No.2 in A Major, Op.16 Three Latin American Sketches The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Yun-Ting Lee, violin, Cleveland Orchestra

Johannes Brahms Aaron Copland Astor Piazzolla

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CRITIQUE With Michael McEwan

The Painter’s Eye Charlotte Gordon, artistic director of the Southern Ohio Museum, selected items from the Southern University of New Orleans’ permanent collection of African art, and co-curator Bettye Stull selected works by seven contemporary African-American artists for In Touch with the Spirit. Included in the exhibition are works by Willis Bing Davis, Carolyn Crump, Francine Haskins, Napoleon Jones Henderson, David MacDonald, Carolyn Mazoomi and Barbara Nicholson. Among the objects are large Zulu ceramic beer bowls, raffia cloths from Zaire and Mende helmet masks from Sierra Leone, which are individually made for young women when they celebrate their initiation into adulthood. Most artists take great pains in the preparation of their materials before completing a work. In the case of the Mbuti, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the making of the materials was broken into two stages. The men of the community prepare the bark of a tree by pounding the wood fibers into a paperlike surface, also referred to as bark paper. This is then prepared for painting. From this point on, the women take over and paint onto the surface intricate designs that have been part of their culture for millennia. Themes often focus on ancestors, rituals, rites of passage and community. “African crafts are made to communicate,” says Gordon. “These objects communicate history, ancestry, community and traditions.” The exhibition will be on view from Jan. 24 to April 12 at the Southern Ohio Museum, located in Portsmouth. Information about this and other exhibitions may be found at www.somacc.com. cs

Nationally renowned local artist Michael McEwan teaches painting and drawing classes at his Clintonville area studio. 64

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Southern University of New Orleans African Studies department

Featuring Mbuti bark cloth piece from the Southern University of New Orleans

Meet Rossen Milanov in his debut concerts as the new Music Director of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Organ Symphony January 30–31, 8 pm Ohio Theatre Joshua Roman, cello

PROGRAM Elgar: Cockaigne, Op. 40 (“In London Town”) Mason Bates: Cello Concerto Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78 (“Organ Symphony”)

Bolero & Percussion March 20–21, 8 pm Ohio Theatre Colin Currie, percussion

PROGRAM Brahms: Symphony No. 3 Rautavaara: Incantations (Percussion Concerto) Ravel: Bolero

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