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Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Get this Hollywood look in downtown Troy!

Salon Inspired Local stylists learn tricks from the master to bring ombre style to Troy Page 3

‘Sword an d the Stone’ comes to Sidney Saturday page 4

Plus, Allison’s Custom Jewelry hosts fall open house Page 5

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Troy salon offers Hollywood hair style “Every time someone sits in my chair, they’re investing in me, so it’s important that we invest in education.” — Michelle Schulze longer hair style,” she said. Schulze especially recommends ombre to anyone who wants a low maintenance color. With traditional highlights, dark roots will show as the hair grows out and will need to be colored again. Because ombre color starts farther away from the scalp, roots aren’t a problem as the hair grows. “We’ve had more and more people request it, and we’ve been prescribing it to more people because it’s low maintenance,” Schulze said. Since taking the workshop in June, the stylists have been perfecting their skill and are now offering the treatment to clients. “It’s a different technique than regular highlights. You actually paint the lightener on the hair. Sometimes it uses foil, sometimes not. It depends on how dramatic you want it,” Schulze said. Lightener is put on by barely brushing it on near the scalp and then loading it on at the ends. Schulze highly recommends getting ombre done at a professional salon, instead of doing it yourself at home. “It’s a tricky technique

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Salon Inpired owner Michelle Schulze (left) and stylists Amy Dibling (second from left) and Cheri Jessup (right) learned ombre tricks from George Papanikolas (second from right) during a hands-on workshop in New York City this summer. Papanikolas created the ombre style. to learn, but we got some great insights from George,” she said. Salon Inspired strives to send stylists to at least one big tailored class such as this one each year. “Education is a big part of salon culture,” Schulze said. “Every time someone sits in my chair, they’re investing in me, so it’s important that we invest in education. Our clients deserve it.”

In addition to taking classes in new trends, Salon Inspired does several things for local organizations. Just this year the salon has raised more than $4,000 for the Troy Band Boosters and Troy cheerleading organization. It raised funds for the Troy family abuse shelter and is currently selling tickets for a raffle basket to raise funds for Rachel Stump, a young Troy woman who

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was injured in an accident. It also has donated a variety of gift certificates to local groups. Every year, Salon Inspired does a holiday drive. In 2011, it partnered with Blue Star Mothers Chap-

ter 3 to send care packages to military troops and veterans. This year, the salon is teaming with Partners in Hope Holiday Drive to collect new toys, games, DVDs and more for local children up to age 12, as well as small diapers and newborn items. Collection for those items will begin in late October and run through the end of November. Anyone coming to Salon Inspired and making a donation will have their name entered into a drawing for salon products or gift certificates. From Dec. 1 through Jan. 1, the salon will collect donations for Franklin House, a family abuse shelter in Troy. Items needed include toiletries, baby diapers, new twinsize sheets and bedding, shoes and clothing. All who donate will be entered into a drawing for a Salon Inspired prize. Mention the Salon Inspired ad in iN75 to receive $10 off ombre hair color. For more information, call Salon Inspired at (937) 440-0405 or visit www.saloninspired.com.

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TROY — A new trend in hair color has finally reached the Midwest. It’s called ombre color, and you’ve most likely seen it on young movie stars and models, read about it in magazines or seen photos of it on the Internet. Salon Inspired stylists have learned how to do ombre color straight from the creator of it, and is now offering this Hollywood look at their downtown Troy salon. Ombre (pictured on front cover) is a way of highlighting hair so it’s darker at the scalp and gets lighter toward the ends. Inpiration for the style comes from watching how children’s hair changes in the sunlight, because it changes more than adults’ hair. “It mimics the sun as if you had been at the beach,” said Salon Inspired owner Michelle Schulze. Schulze and two of her stylists, Cheri Jessup and Amy Dibling, traveled to New York City in June to take a hands-on workshop lead by George Papanikolas, the celebrity stylist whose client list includes Mila Kunis, Emma Stone and Britney Spears. “George started the ombre trend in Hollywood. He’s a big deal in our world,” Schulze said. “The trend is finally coming to the Midwest. It’s been in L.A. for five or six years now.” Ombre hair color works well on any hair color, whether it’s natural or not, Schulze said. It lends itself better to longer hairstyles, because you see more of the effect it creates. “It’s a great way to add a pop of color to almost any

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SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council will open its 2012-2013 Youth Education Series (YES!) with the charming children’s production of “The Sword and the Stone” at the Cameo Theater in Sidney Saturday at 11 a.m. Meet the mysterious and magical Merlin, who helps young Arthur become a fish, a bird and finally discover the “real magic” he needs to become the rightful King of England. Along the way, we meet Kai, Arthur’s brother, and a young Guenever, who is smitten with Arthur. Audiences help Arthur defeat the dragon and finally pull the sword from the stone. This uplifting story of Arthur inspires young people to see their

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Get deals at Allison’s Custom Jewelry BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor SIDNEY — Allison’s Custom Jewelry in Sidney invites the public to its fall open house this weekend for discounts, prizes and more. Hours for the open house are Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Allison’s will have storewide discounts, free layaway for Christmas and door prizes. A complementary lunch will be offered Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Please join in on our fall celebration,” said Dana Sharp, who helps run the store. She is the daughter of owners Jon and Libby Allison. Allison’s Custom Jewelry, 104 E. Mason Road, is filled with the finest selection of already made jewelry and gift items. A big open, 105-year-old barn houses the jewelry store

bridal jewelry can be found. The sparkling quartz crystal wall represents diamonds, and a running stream reminds customers of how diamonds are mined. Also in the diamond mine is a private area where customer can sit down with a staff member one on one to select a ring, browse sample mountings or have a piece custom designed. The store carries a large selection of loose certified diamonds, and has more than 300 mountings to choose from for that special ring. Allison’s also does jewSTAFF PHOTO/LINDY WAGNER elry repair. It is all done in The diamond mine at Allison’s Custom Jewelry features a sparkling quartz crys- house to give customers the best quality and servtal wall among the glass cases displaying diamonds. ice. “We can help you create bracelets are grouped towith its high ceiling, exAllison’s, a familygether by birthstones, mak- a one-of-a-kind piece of posed beams and wooden owned shop, has been in ing it simple to finding your jewelry special just for cases, giving it a rustic business for 37 years and you,” Sharp said. stone. Allison’s also has a country charm. looks forward to many Perhaps the most stun- more. Allison’s has more than wide array of loose gems if ning part of the store is the 20 display cases of jewelry. you’re looking to have a “We hope you will visit diamond mine room, where us and let us do our best to piece custom designed. Earrings, necklaces and

help you with your jewelry needs,” Sharp said. Also coming up at Allison’s are two special events in preparation for the holiday season. Ladies weekend will be held Dec. 7 and 8, and men’s weekend will be Dec. 14 and 15. During each weekend, women or men can pick a bulb off the tree for an extra 15 percent to 50 percent off their purchase. Current store hours are Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After Thanksgiving, Christmas hours will begin. They are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Allison’s Custom Jewelry at (937) 492-6937 or visit www.allisonscustomjewelry.com.

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BRADFORD — Having begun earlier this week, the Bradford Pumpkin Show is in full swing, but the schedule is full of activites that continue throughout this week to Saturday. This year marks the 84th annual Bradford Pumpkin Show. It is a festival that has become a premier fall event in our area. The week includes a bread and pie contest, best baby contest, car show, cornhole tournament, pumpkin decorating, diaper derby, display building, flea market, kiddie tractor pull, Little Miss and Master Pump-

kins, pee wee cheer compeition, prince and princess contest, queen contest, talent show, tricycle race and several parades. Here’s a look at what’s still to come at the Bradford Pumpkin Show. Entries for the Bake-APumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Bread Contest will be received this morning, and all the baked goods will be auctioned off at 6 p.m. at Clark’s Pizza. The midway of rides, games and concessions opens today at 4 p.m. The Little Miss and Master Pumpkin pageant will be at 4:30 p.m. on the north

end stage. All contestants in the pageants are invited to ride in the royalty parade at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., winners of the Little Miss Pumpkin and Master Pumpkin will be crowned, followed by the queen pageant and crowning of Miss Pumpkin 2011. The midway opens Thursday at 4 p.m., followed by the kiddie tractor pull at 4:30 p.m. at the Bradford Community Club. The high school band and cheerleading parade will be at 7 p.m., and the pee wee cheerleading competition will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the

Bradford Fire and Rescue building. On Friday, the midway opens at 1 p.m., and the school parade follows at 1:30 p.m. The best baby contest will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the north end stage, followed by the diaper derby and Pumpkin City Run at 3 p.m. Sand Fork Bluegrass will perform live from 7 to 9 p.m. Bradford goes all out for the last day of the show on Saturday. A large car show will be held from noon to 3 p.m. A cornhole tournament will begin at noon on the tennis courts in the park. Also at noon is the pet and novelty pa-

rade behind Bradford’s City Building. The family float contest will take place at 4 p.m., along with the Extravaganza Parade and Miami County Fire Prevention Parade. Singing, dancing, magic acts and more are welcomed in the talent show, which will take place at the north end stage from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jennifer Sue will perform live following the talent show until 10 p.m. The Lucky Pumpkin Sweeptakes winners will be drawn at 10 p.m., as well as the Firemen’s Drawing. The festival closes at 11 p.m.

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zine, Dayton Daily News, University of Dayton Flyer News, Reach Magazine, Dayton Monthly Magazine, TROY — Marion’s PiThe Dayton Voice, Impact azza is celebrating. Weekly Newspaper, Mad After being voted best River Region’s Business, pizza in an Active Dayton Greene County Dailies, poll last month, Marion’s Dayton Daily News Go! CEO Roger Glass counted Section, Dayton Business up how many times the Journal and Dayton Daily local pizza joint has been won similar awards. Since News Active Dayton. — Roger Glass Marion’s Troy location its first best pizza prize even won the reader poll from the Dayton Journal for best pizza in the Troy Herald in August 1980 to top and then you finally this September’s win, Mar- win the poll or survey, it’s Daily News and Piqua ion’s has been voted best just a nice feeling to know Daily Call after only being pizza 32 times. that we’re doing something open in Troy for a few months. That’s 32 awards in 32 right and our pizza must “It was so gratifying to years. be good if we keep winning win that because we’re the “As a company, it’s very these things.” new guys in the neighborgratifying to have our cusMultiple Best pizza tomers vote us, in these awards have been handed hood,” Glass said about the Troy restaurant’s success. polls, No. 1,” Glass said. to Marion’s Piazza from “We were very surprised “When you look at the poll Dayton Daily News The when we were told we won and you see you’re up on Magazine, Dayton MagaBY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor

“We were very surprised when we were told we won the poll up here.”

the poll up here. The response to that store has been overwhelming.” Marion’s also was ranked No. 2 of all independent pizza shops in the nation by Pizza Today Magazine in October 2011. While it was a great honor, it’s the local titles Glass really covets. “The magazine is a national magazine and it’s nice to be ranked second in the nation of independent pizza shops, but the local awards mean so much more to us because these are our customers that are actually voting,” Glass said. In Active Dayton’s September poll alone, Marion’s was up against 43 other local pizza houses. Customer’s who’ve feasted on a square-cut,

thin-crust pie recently may have noticed a big change when paying for their grub. Marion’s now accepts credit cards at all it’s locations, something it never did before because why change what’s working for you? “This is a big change for us because after 47 years, we’ve decided to come into the 21st century,” Glass said. “We finally caved to our customers’ pressures. We really listen to our customers and make sure we are doing everything we can to make sure their experience at Marion’s is a pleasant one,” Glass said. Get a taste of the best pizza in town at 1270 Experiment Farm Road in Troy, or call the local Marion’s at (937) 339-2000.

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GET UP & GO Rhythm Dance FORT LORAMIE — Walkup Country Club in Fort Loramie is having its monthly round/square dance this Saturday. The public is welcome. Dress is casual, and music will be provided by the Fred Bruns band. State Route 705, 3 miles west of Fort Loramie N Saturday 8 to 11 p.m. N (937) 295-2526 or (937) 339-7961 Spittin’ Image TIPP CITY — Spittin’ Image will perform at the Tipp Roller Mill Theater Saturday. Twin brothers Blain and Brian Swabb have been performing together for more than 30 years. They combine their musical talent with a variety of fine tuned comedy routines. 225 E. Main St. N Saturday 7:30 p.m. N $7 for adults, $4 for students K12 N (937) 667-3696 ‘Romantic Titans’ DAYTON — On Friday and Saturday evenings in the Mead Theatre of the Schuster Center, Music Director Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, with pianist Terrence Wilson as guest soloist, will present “Romantic Titans,” the second concert in the DPO 20122013 Imagine Season’s Miami Valley and Good Samaritan Hospitals Classical Series. The works of three musical giants comprise the program. Mozart’s brief, to the point and vibrant overture to his opera “The Magic Flute” opens each evening and manages musically to depict all the exciting experiences, joy, madcap confusion and downright silliness of his last great completed work. The concert also will feature Beethoven’s second con-

certo, performed by Wilson, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3. On both concert evenings at 7 p.m. in the Mead Theatre, Gittleman will conduct a Take Note pre-concert discussion. Take Note is sponsored by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Volunteer Association. 1 W. 2nd St. N Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. N Tickets from $9 N www.daytonphilharmonic.org N (937) 228-3630 CSO CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents “Superheros” Friday and Saturday evenings at Music Hall. The music of superhero movies and television is as explosive and thrilling as the characters themselves. Enjoy a flight of iconic themes from “Superman,” “Batman,” “Spiderman” and “Wonder Woman,” as well as music celebrating your favorite villains, such as “The Imperial March” and “The Joker’s Poem.” Hold on tight for some new favorites from modern day movie marvels such as “The Avengers,” “Iron Man,” “Captain America,” “X-Men” and even a few surprises. 1241 Elm St. N Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. N Tickets from $25 N www.cincinnatisymphony.o rg N (513) 381-3300 Lima Symphony LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra presents its show “Rach and Ritual” Saturday evening. The shimmering look at some of the most commanding music of the 20th century begins with a glance backward to Verdi’s energetic “Prelude to La Traviata” before turning to one of the most celebrated composers of this century with Salonen’s percussive “Gambit for Orchestra.”

Renowned Russian piano soloist Alexander Ghindin will join the orchestra for one of the most exciting pieces ever composed for piano and orchestra, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, famous for its technical difficulty, structural inventiveness and cascading luscious melodies. 7 Town Square N Saturday 7:30 to 10 p.m. N www.limaciviccenter.com N (419) 224-1552

Stage ‘Menopause the Musical’ DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association presents “Menopause the Musical” Friday through Sunday at Victoria Theatre. Come join the sisterhood. The play follows four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more. This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. A pre-show martini tasting will happen Friday night at 7 for an extra $10 ticket. 138 N. Main St. N Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. N Tickets from $40 N www.victoriatheatre.com N (937) 2283630 ‘The Hobbit’ DAYTON — The Zoot Theatre Company presents “The Hobbit” in the NCR Renaissance Auditorium at the Dayton Art Institute now through Sunday. Join Zoot Theatre in Middle Earth, as its cast tells the tale of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is much like the rest of us. He would rather sit at home and avoid any kind of adven-

tures. When the wizard Gandalf and his company of 13 dwarves make a surprise visit, Bilbo is dragged unwittingly into an adventure that includes goblin dodging, battles and dragon slaying. This is J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece brought to life as only Zoot can do. 456 Belmonte Park North N Through Sunday, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. N Tickets $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $12 for children 12 and younger N www.daytonartinstitute.org N (937) 223-5277 ‘Smoke on the Mountain’ SPRINGBORO — La Comedia Dinner Theatre presents “Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming” now through Oct. 28. The Sanders family returns to La Comedia in an all new show. It’s set in October 1945. The war is over and America’s years of prosperity are just beginning. Join the Sanders family as they share their hilarious and touching stories and perform 25 bluegrass gospel favorites, such as “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms,” “Just Over in the Gloryland,” “I Love to Tell the Story” and “Do Lord.” 765 W. Central Ave. N Various showtimes through Oct. 28 N Tickets from $53 N lacomedia.com N (937) 7464554

dents in grades K-12). A first, second and third place, as well as honorable mention, were awarded in each category. One best in show award also was given. 301 W. Main St. N Now through Nov. 25 N Free admission N www.troyhayner.org N (937) 339-0457 Mini exhibit TROY — Troy-Hayner Cultural Center’s mini photography exhibit “Then and Now — How Do You See It? A Rephotograph of Miami County” is on display at Hayner’s Art Studio along with the 12 original 1930s and ’40s photographs. Rephotography is the act of taking a photograph of the same site with a time lag between the two images. The photographer revists these locations and photographs a unique, current vision of the spot. 301 W. Main St. N Now through Nov. 25 N Free admission N www.troyhayner.org N (937) 339-0457 Art at the Mill GREENVILLE — Photographs capturing the abstract beauty of natural landscapes and beautifully finished sculptures crafted from wood will be on display through Oct. 21 in the gallery at historic Bear’s Mill. Fred Niles, professor of graphic design at the University of Dayton, captures architectural forms, land, sky and water in his photographs; ‘Through Our Eyes’ his colleague at University of Dayton, Gary MarTROY — The Troycinowski, is a professor of Hayner Cultural Center’s sculpture who creates furninth juried photography niture and abstract exhibit “Through Our wooden forms. 6450 ArEyes: Life in the Miami Valley” is on display now canum-Bear’s Mill Road N at the center. The show in- Now through Oct. 21, 11 cludes five categories — a.m. to 5 p.m. daily N Free ruralscape, urbanscape, admission N life in the Miami Valley, www.bearsmill.com N abstraction and youth (stu- (937) 548-5112

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Nature Art Gallery TROY — Brukner Nature Center’s Nature Art Gallery will feature photographer John Hess, professor of biology emeritus at the University of Central Missouri. In 2009, he published a book through the University of Missouri Press titled “The Galapagos: Exploring Darwin’s Tapestry.” A percentage of the sales will support the mission of BNC. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road N during Interpretive Center hours through Dec. 16 N www.bruknernaturecenter.com N (937) 698-6493 Studio 14 TIPP CITY — Photographer Terry Glass has an exhibit of his artwork at Studio 14 in Tipp City. The artwork depicts the four separate trips Glass took to cover all 2,448 miles of U.S. Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica in 2011 and 2012. 14 E. Main St. N Now through Nov. 4 N www.studio14gallery.com N (937) 890-3614 Emmet Gowin DAYTON — Join Dayton Art Institute for an exhibition of rarely seen photographic works from DAI’s permanent collection, “Emmet Gowin and His Contemporaries,” curated by Wright State University professor Tracy LongleyCook. The exhibit is in commemoration of Gowin’s years spent in Ohio as an instructor at the Dayton Art Institute (1967-1971). The exhibition looks at Gowin, as well as his influences and contemporaries, notably Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, Walker Evans, Frederick Sommer, Linda Connor, Paul Caponigro, Ansel Adams and Minor White. 456 Belmonte Park North N Through Nov.

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tion looks at Gowin, as well as his influences and contemporaries, notably Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, Walker Evans, Frederick Sommer, Linda Connor, Paul Caponigro, Ansel Adams and Minor White. 456 Belmonte Park North N Through Nov. 4 N General admission is $8 N www.daytonartinstitute.or g N (937) 223-5277

Family fun Fall Farm Fest TROY — Miami County Park District presents the annual Fall Farm Fest this weekend at Lost Creek Reserve and Knoop Agricultural Heritage Center, featuring hayrides, games, entertainment, food, demonstrations and more. It is fantastic fall fun for the entire family. Lots of live entertainment is slated for both days. 2385 E. State Route 41 N Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. N Free admission, charges may apply for certain activities N www.MiamiCountyParks.com N (937) 3356273 The Art of Nature TROY — Make plans to join us for Brukner Nature Center’s signature fundraiser, The Art of Nature, Sunday evening. Discover the artful quilt designs of West Milton native Kathryn Wagar Wright as you enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, fine wines and unique auction items. All proceeds support Brukner Nature Center’s on-going efforts to promote the appreciation and understanding of wildlife conservation through preservation, education and rehabilita-

tion. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road N Sunday 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. N Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door N www.bruknernaturecenter.com N (937) 698-6493 Hayner film series TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center will kick off the seventh year of its film series, Lets Go to the Movies, at Hayner this Friday evening. This 1999 thriller stars Bruce Willis as Malcom Crowe, a prominent child psychologist, and Haley Joel Osment as his young patient, Cole Sears, who can see dead people. The evening will start out with an introduction of the film. After viewing the film, a short discussion will follow. There will be cafe-style seating with popcorn and soda pop provided. The film series is intended for adult viewership and may not be appropriate for children younger than 13. 301 W. Main St. N Friday 7:30 p.m. N Free admission N www.troyhayner.org N (937) 339-0457 Harvestfest TIPP CITY — Tippecanoe Harvestfest will take place Satuday evening in downtown Tipp City. Friends and

Fall fun at Johnston Farm PIQUA — Have you ever wondered what the Miami and Erie Canal would have looked like in the fall? On Saturday, you will have your chance to find out. Johnston Farm is offering two canal boat rides aboard the General Harrison of Piqua. The first ride, at 1 p.m., will travel north to Lock 8 and return to the landing. The second ride, at 2:30 p.m., will travel the entire length of Johnston Farm’s section of the canal to give passengers an idea of what canawlers saw in the 1840’s as they moved across western Ohio at 4 miles per hour. For those visitors who prefer to keep their feet on dry land, a hayride at 4 p.m. will take visitors along the towpath. neighbors are invited to come together for a fun night and a celebration of Tipp City. Two bands — Sellout and Seventh Street Band — are scheuled to entertain the crowd. The Tipp City Idol Costume Contest also will be part of the fun. On 2nd Street in downtown Tipp City N Saturday 6 to 11 p.m. N www.downtowntippcity.org/harvestfest.html Street fair YELLOW SPRINGS — Saturday is the Yellow Springs Street Fair, a unique festival that fills the streets of Yellow Springs with people enjoy-

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An encampment of re-enactors also will help take visitors back to the early part of this site’s rich history. Join the staff and volunteers of the Johnston Farm and Indian Agency for this special fall afternoon and take part in a variety of activities and demonstartions at the home of John Johnston as well as a tour of his home. Be sure to include a vist to the Historic Indian and Canal Museum. All of these activites will be included in the cost of site admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children 6-12. Admission is free to members of the Johnston Farm Friends Council, the Ohio Historical Society, as well as children 5 and younger. AAA and Senior discounts are honored.

ing a wonderful mix of vendors, food and performers. Take what is already special about Yellow Springs and multiply it on Street Fair day when more than 200 vendors join the 50 shops and galleries selling one-of-a-kind art, beautiful hand-crafted items and unique imports. Food from around the world can be found on Bulldog Alley, and entertainment will be provided

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throughout the day, including acoustic musicians and belly dancers. For a break from shopping, stop by the Music Festival and Beer Garden at the Bryan Center from noon to 7 p.m. Downtown Yellow Springs N Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the music festival from noon to 7 p.m. N Free admission N DestinationYellowSprings.com N (937) 767-2686

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sculpture who creates furniture and abstract wooden forms. 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road N Now through Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily N Free admission N www.bearsmill.com N (937) 548-5112 Nature Art Gallery TROY — Brukner Nature Center’s Nature Art Gallery will feature photographer John Hess, professor of biology emeritus at the University of Central Missouri. In 2009, he published a book through the University of Missouri Press titled “The Galapagos: Exploring Darwin’s Tapestry.” A percentage of the sales will support the mission of BNC. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road N during Interpretive Center hours through Dec. 16 N www.bruknernaturecenter.com N (937) 698-6493 Studio 14 TIPP CITY — Photographer Terry Glass has an exhibit of his artwork at Studio 14 in Tipp City. The artwork depicts the four separate trips Glass took to cover all 2,448 miles of U.S. Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica in 2011 and 2012. 14 E. Main St. N Now through Nov. 4 N www.studio14gallery.com N (937) 890-3614 Emmet Gowin DAYTON — Join Dayton Art Institute for an exhibition of rarely seen photographic works from DAI’s permanent collection, “Emmet Gowin and His Contemporaries,” curated by Wright State University professor Tracy Longley-Cook. The exhibit is in commemoration of Gowin’s years spent in Ohio as an instructor at the Dayton Art Institute (1967-1971). The exhibi-

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Opening Friday ‘Here Comes the Boom’

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Former collegiate wrestler Scott Voss is a 42-year-old apathetic biology teacher in a failing high school. When cutbacks threaten to cancel the music program and lay off its teacher, Scott begins to raise money by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. Everyone thinks Scott is crazy — most of all the school nurse, Bella — but in his quest, Scott gains something he never expected as he becomes a sensation that rallies the entire school. Starring: Kevin James, Henry Winkler, Salma Hayek, Greg Germann Genre, rating: Action/comedy, PG

Kevin James stars in “Here Comes the Boom.”

‘Argo’

Ben Affleck stars in “Argo.”

Based on true events, “Argo” chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis — the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On Nov. 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA “exfiltration” specialist named Tony Mendez comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies. (Warner Bros.) Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, Taylor Schilling Genre, rating: Suspense/drama, R

‘Sinister’ Sinister is a frightening new thriller from the producer of the “Paranormal Activity” films and the writer-director of “The Exorcism of Emily Rose.” A true crime novelist discovers a box of mysterious, disturbing home movies that plunge his family into a nightmarish experience of supernatural horror. (Summit) Starring: Ethan Hawke, James Ransone, Vincent D’Onofrio Genre, rating: Horror, R

Still showing ‘Frankenweenie’ After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life with A beloved dog is brought back just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creto life in “Frankenweenie.” ation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous. A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience. (Disney) Starring (voices): Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short Genre, rating: Science fiction/comedy, PG

‘Pitch Perfect’

Beca is that girl who’d rather listen to what’s coming out of her headphones than what’s coming out of you. Arriving at her new college, she finds herself not right for any clique but somehow is muscled into one that she never would have picked on her own: alongside mean girls, sweet girls and weird girls whose only thing in common is how good they sound when they sing together. When Beca takes this singing group out of their world of traditional arrangements and perfect harmonies into all-new mash-ups, they fight to climb their way to the top of the cutthroat world of college a cappella. This could wind up either the coolest thing they’ll ever do or the most insane, and it will probably be a little of both. (Universal) Starring: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse Genre, rating: Musical/comedy, PG-13

Now on DVD • “Prometheus” • “Rock of Ages” • “The Raven” • “A Cat in Paris” • “The Imposter” • “Bones: The Complete Seventh Season” • “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Complete Season 7” • “Three Wicked Melodrama from Gainsborough Pictures” • “E.T.: The Extraterrestrial – Anniversary Edition” (Blu-ray) • “Dial M For Murder 3D” (Blu-ray) • “Strangers on a Train” (Blu-ray) • “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” (Blu-ray)

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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Changing colors make for a beautiful Ohio drive

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chicken with sauces that are homemade and very popular in the area. With a quick walk around town and a drive through the mountains, we were off to Asheville, N.C. It is about a two-hour drive from Gatlinburg, and if you have never been to this beautiful city, you need to put in on your top 10 places to visit. Local musicians perform on every corner, and the many restaurants all have very different food choices. Shopping is out of this world, again mostly local. The leaves here were just starting to turn yellow, which made the mountain side look like it was always shining. I just can’t go to Asheville without making a stop at the Chocolate Fetish, home of America’s best chocolate truffles. The candy store opened in 1986 and has been winning awards for its fine chocolate ever since. Bill and Sue Foley, owners of the Chocolate Fetish, said they make their candy in small batches to assure that their product is always fresh. My favorites are the chocolate-dipped peaches and orange peels. If you head down that way, make this a definite stop. While it’s always hard to leave a weekend getaway, we were shocked at how different it looked here on the way back. Our trees, hills and valleys are on their way to showing off their fall colors. I think people fail to realize how beautiful Ohio is until you drive here in the fall months. Take a drive and enjoy all the fall beauty

around us, and don’t forget apple cider! Happy cooking! Email me at dwolfe@tdnpublishing.com.

be pierced with a fork. Turn squash over, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon maple syrup in each cavity. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes more or until done. Serves four.

Baked Squash 2 acorn or butternut squash Brown Betty Water 3 cups sliced apples Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups soft bread 4 teaspoons butter 4 teaspoons maple syrup crumbs 1/3 cup brown sugar Halve squash lengthwise 1 teaspoon cinnamon and scrape out seeds and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg fiber. Place squash halves 1/4 cup melted butter cut side down in baking 3/4 cup water dish. Add water just to Toss apples, bread cover bottom of dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min- crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg toutes, or until squash can

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I believe this is going to be a good year for the fall foliage, already the leaves are starting to change into their beautiful bright colors. Mark and I recently took a trip to Asheville, N.C., and as we were crossing over the mountains, you could tell that this is going to be a great year for sightseeing travel in the mountains. Our first stop was in Gatlinburg, Tenn., to have dinner at one of our favorite places, Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que, a family-owned establishment that started in 1991 and has been one of our favorite places to go to get a good dinner in Gatlinburg. They offer pulled pork, beef and

gether in a bowl. Turn into buttered 1.5- to 2-quart baking dish. Pour melted butter and water over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until apples are tender. Serve with hard sauce, cream or ice cream. Serves six.

make it in your home. It’s great on buttered toast.

Butter Pecan Brownies 1 box butter pecan cake mix 1 egg 1 stick margarine, softened 1 12-ounce bottle caramel topping Easy Apple Butter Mix together with fork. 1 quart Smuckers apple Take out half of mixture butter and put into a 9-inch by 2 quarts applesauce 13-inch cake pan. Bake 10 1/2 gallon Karo minutes and take out of 1 box strawberry Jell-O oven and add bottle of 4 cups sugar caramel topping. Add the Boil to taffy, the sugar rest of the mixture and and syrup; add Jell-O. Then add sauce and apple bake another 15 to 30 butter. This is a fun way to minutes.

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