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Get inspired at home and gift show Miami County Home and Gift Show at Piqua mall this weekend For iN75
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A student at the Upper Valley Career Center works on finishing a playhouse, which will be raffled off to raise funds for scholarships.Tickets will be sold during the home and gift show. will find something of interest at this weekend’s show. As spring approaches people are anxious to bring their home improvement ideas to life. Nothing breathes new life into your home than a great new kitchen, bath or beautiful outdoor living area. If you plan on selling your home this spring, one of the keys to increasing its value and marketability is to update
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PIQUA — The Western Ohio Home Builders Association, along with Troy Daily News and Piqua Daily Call, will present the opening of the 58th annual Miami County Home and Gift Show at the beautiful Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua this Friday through Sunday. This year’s show will feature inspiring ideas for all your home improvement needs from kitchens and bathrooms, to exceptional outdoor living areas, to the best in energy saving products and services. Experts will be on hand to discuss your project and help you bring your ideas to life. Those attending can visit with remodelers about getting the most value from your home improvement project or discuss new outdoor living projects with landscape and outdoor furniture contractors. With so many home improvement specialists on hand, every homeowner
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dependent consultants from companies such as Tupperware, Scentsy, MICHE purses, Paparazzi Accessories and others. Special treats will be available from Nuts 4 U. Sit down and enjoy a warm cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee locally made by Our Daily Bread. Get all your gift shopping done while planning that new home project all in one location at the Miami County Home and Gift Show. The public also is invited to come out and see rock ‘n’ roll oldies sensation the Avalons Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Also for your enjoyment, special guest Gem, mascot of the Dayton Dragons, will make an appearance Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Students from the Upper Valley Career Center designed and built a beautiful playhouse that
will be on display during the show. Tickets will be sold for a chance to win this wonderful house for your little ones. All proceeds will go to a scholarship fund for students at the Upper Valley Career Center. The Miami Valley Centre Mall is located at Interstate 75 and Ohio 36 in Piqua. The Miami County Home and Gift Show will be open to the public Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking at the mall. The Miami County Home and Gift Show is generously sponsored by the Troy Daily News and Piqua Daily Call. For more information, call the Home Builders Association at (937) 339-7963 or visit www.westernohiohba.com.
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Community invited to events at Troy Christian “We have kept these events affordable, safe and familyfriendly so our community may have fun activities to attend.”
— Shelly Calvert
Information about the ’80s Beach Bash, featuring Stranger, also can be found on the website. The tickets for this event are only $5 per person and can be purchased at the school office, 700 S. Dorset Road, or at the school’s online store, found on the website. The Beach Bash has free child care available for ages 3 years to sixth grade, but children must be registered when you purchase tickets in order to attend child care. A live auction will be held halfway through the performance while the band takes a break. Auction items include a family membership to the Miami County YMCA, a WACO airplane ride, a getaway to Wrigley Field, weekend lake house at Norris Lake, one-year K-12 tuition to Troy Christian Schools and a dinner for four at Cold-
water Cafe, among other items. The party will include beach snacks, such as french fries, hot dogs, smoothies and popcorn, and some fun raffle-type games for $1 to $20 that anyone from the community can play and win prizes, including an iPad mini. The lively atmosphere will have photo opportunities and beachball volleyball. “We have kept these events affordable, safe and family-friendly so our community may have fun activities to attend,” Calvert added. “We know that our community — Troy, as well as the surrounding towns — offers a lot of great opportunities for families, and we want to be a part of that.” For more information, contact Troy Christian Schools at (937) 339-5692.
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TROY — Two familyfriendly events are being hosted by Troy Christian Schools and the community is invited to attend. The first is an ’80s Beach Bash featuring the band Stranger, with Mix 107.7’s Jeff Stevens, March 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Troy Christian High School gym. The second event is the Troy Christian Family 5K Run/Walk slated for May 11 beginning at the Troy Christian high school track, winding through the Hobart Nature Preserve and finishing back on the track. “This is the third year for our Family 5K, so we know it is a great route that people enjoy running and walking,” said Shelly Calvert, event coordinator and the school’s director of advancement. “It’s also just a few weeks before the Troy Strawberry Festival 10K race, so it makes for a nice practice run or time trial for runners in our area.” The Troy Christian Family 5K is attended by serious runners, people who just want to walk and families with strollers and wagons. It is a unique 5K because the route includes the high school track, city streets and hiking trails all in one race. It is professionally measured and timed by Byron Kimmel at Alliance Running. Tickets for the 5K are only $10 per person and include a T-shirt with reservations made before April 27. Registration forms can be found on various running websites, as well as www.troychristianschools.org.
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Gateway Arts brings shows to Sidney ‘Snow White,’ ‘Simply Sinatra’ will delight audiences this spring SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council has announced two exciting shows coming up this season — one for fairy-taleloving children and one for Frank Sinatra fans. Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all? Find out in the Columbus Children’s Theater production of “Snow White.” Gateway Arts Council is proud to present “Snow White,” a children’s production based on the classic tale, March 16 at 11 a.m. at the Cameo Theater in Sidney. The Wicked Queen’s servant is Snow White. She is cheerful, sweet and so kind that everyone adores her — except for the Wicked Queen, who could care less about Snow White. All the Queen cares about is being the fairest in the land — a fact that her Magic Mirror confirms daily. But the Queen’s interest in Snow White changes dramatically when the Magic Mirror reveals that Snow White is
now the fairest of them all. Follow Snow White’s escape from the Wicked Queen, her journey into the forest and her chance meeting with some mysterious (and hilarious) dwarfs who vow to protect her. What will happen when Snow White takes a bite of the apple and falls victim to the Queen’s enchanted slumber? Fortunately, a happy ending is just a kiss away. This Columbus Children’s Theatre production is back and bigger than ever. It all begins in the usual way, but it wouldn’t be a Columbus Children’s Theatre performance without a few surprises and a lot of laughter. Featuring audience participation, this is the one of most requested productions. Columbus Children’s Theatre is an award-winning professional theater that has been entertaining families and producing for young audiences in Columbus for more than 40 years. One of the oldest
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Steve Lippia will perform classics from Frank Sinatra’s songbook when Gateway Arts Council presents “Simply Sinatra” April 14. Beatles, before Elvis, before rock ‘n’ roll, there was Frank. Gateway Arts Council salutes The “chairman of the board” with a one-of-a-kind concert featuring Frank Sinatra’s greatest modern interpreter, Steve Lippia, April 14 at 7 p.m. at Sidney High School. Lippia and his band bring Frank Sinatra’s essence back to the stage in a show that is as timeless as a cocktail, a tuxedo or a diamond ring. Relive your favorite songs, including “Lady is a Tramp,” “Summer Wind” and “I’ve
Got the World on a String,” as Lippia portrays the leader of the infamous Rat Pack. “Simply Sinatra” showcases a musical arrangement by Sinatra’s own arranger, and Lippia croons like “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself. Lippia is a singer’s singer. He has become one of the most prominent, indemand vocalists and has quickly established his place among the finest interpreters of “standards” and traditional pop music • See Gateway on page 5
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in the nation. His shows introduce a new generation to this timeless music, while appealing to longtime listeners. With a hot, driving band behind him, Lippia moves from crisp, popping swing tunes to lush, poignant ballads with grace. He possesses great stage presence with charm and ease that immediately endears him to audiences. “Simply Sinatra” has been thrilling sold-out pops audiences across North America. Lippia recently performed to soldout audiences with many major symphonies across North America, including Boulder Philharmonic, Calgary, Cleveland Pops, Colorado, Fort Worth, Palm Beach Pops and the Philly Pops. His television appearances include “Extra,” Fox’s “Good Day New York,” CNN’s “Showbiz Today,” ABC and the BBC. This performance is being sponsored in part by Emerson Climate Technologies, the Monarch Legacy Fund of the Community Foundation of Shelby County, US Bancorp, the Ohio Arts Council, Gibbs Farms, Mutual Federal Savings Bank, Ruese Insurance, Bill and Mary Lou Francis, Tom and Pauline Francis, Ken and Mary Beth Monnier and Tom and Judy Westerheide. Tickets are $19 per person or $18 per person for AAA members, and can be purchased at Ron and Nita’s in Sidney, at the Gateway Arts Council, 216 N. Miami Ave., or by calling the arts council. Tickets also are available at the door the day of the performance.
GREENVILLE — Darke County Center for the Arts will present the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble’s “Kids ‘n Motion” program to fourth through sixth grade students in all local public schools during the week of Feb. 25. These shows are free and open to the public. “Laurie Eisenhower’s company presents an exciting and athletic show that teaches students about the many aspects of dance,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. “Their interactive presentation is fun and entertaining; the students don’t even notice that they are being educated.” Laurie Eisenhower, founder and artistic director of the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, has earned several awards throughout her career as a dancer, choreographer and teacher. Her dance com-
pany, founded in 1991, is known as the premier contemporary dance group in her home state of Michigan and is considered by many critics to be among the finest contemporary dance companies in the nation. DCCA’s Arts In Education program takes highly skilled professional performing artists into the schools, offering shows to all grade levels in Darke County and Greenville City Schools at no cost to students. According to Rawlins, the series inspires imaginations and fosters creativity, a goal cited by the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble as motivation for its own arts education programs. Arts In Education is sponsored by Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation, Greenville Federal, Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, Vectren
Foundation, Edison State Community College, The Andersons Inc., BASF, Littman-Thomas Agency and Mercer Savings Bank, and receives support from the Ketrow Foundation and the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial and the Ohio Arts Council, which helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Performance schedules are set in cooperation with the schools. Contact DCCA at (937) 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net for specific performance times for Eisenhower Dance Ensemble’s “Kids ‘n Motion” or to learn more about the Arts In Education series.
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Dayton Opera celebrates Richard Wagner DAYTON — Dayton Opera will present “The Glory of Wagner,” performed in German with English surtitles above the stage, this Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Mead Theatre of the Schuster Center. When he was born 200 years ago, no one could ever have predicted that Richard Wagner would become one of the most radical and progressive composers of all time. His style is uniquely complex and rich, and his operas are among the most challenging and beloved in the repertory. To add its birthday best wishes, Dayton Opera presents “The Glory of Wagner,” a glorious selection of Wagner’s overtures, arias, choruses and the completely staged and costumed Act I of his monumental Ring Cycle opera, “Die Walküre.” “It’s been 42 years since the
Dayton Opera has performed the work of Wagner. What better time could there be to return to his great operas than in this 200th celebration year, when opera companies around the world will honor him,” said Thomas Bankston, Dayton Opera artistic director. Bankston and stage director Kathleen Clawson are collaborating to again employ the performance style used in Dayton Opera’s acclaimed 2011 production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio,” with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra on stage surrounding the staging area, not in the orchestra pit as in most productions. “I’m pleased that DPO Music Director Neal Gittleman will conduct this unique production, which will provide an opportunity for the full power of Wag-
ner’s lush, full orchestral sound to accompany our wonderful soloists and the voices of the Dayton Opera and Dayton Philharmonic Choruses,” Bankston said. “The larger forces that we are able to present in this production present a glimpse of the type of enhanced collaborative presentations that will be a hallmark of the newly created Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.” The program begins with the famed Act III Orchestral Prelude and Bridal Chorus, “Treulich geführt ziehet dahin,” from “Lohengrin” featuring the two choruses. Making her Dayton Opera debut, soprano Kara Shay Thomson sings Elizabeth’s aria, “Dich teure Hall,” from “Tannhäuser.” Bass Nathan Stark, who appeared in “Romeo and Juliet” last season with the Dayton
Opera, follows singing Daland’s aria, “Mögst du, mein Kind,” from “Der Fliegende Holländer” (“The Flying Dutchman”). The two choruses then perform “Erschallet, Feierklkänge!,” a rousing chorus from the finale of Act II of “Rienzi.” Making his Dayton Opera debut, tenor Erik Nelson Werner performs Parsifal’s aria, “Nur eine Waffe taugt,” from “Parsifal.” The first half of the program concludes with Bass Gustav Andreassen, in his Dayton Opera debut, singing the role of Hans Sachs, joined by both choruses performing music from the Act III Finale of “Die Meistersinger.” Fully staged and with costumes from the Santa Fe Opera, the second half of the program consists of the entire Act I of “Die Walküre,” with soprano Kara Shay Thomson as
Sieglinde, tenor Erik Nelson Werner as Siegmund and bass Nathan Stark as Hunding. It’s an evening of Wagner, replete with drama, larger-thanlife characterizations and — best of all — some of the world’s most innovative, heroic, stirring and beautiful music. Tickets range from $15 to $92 and are available at Ticket Center Stage by calling (937) 228-3630 or going online to www.daytonperformingarts.org. Friday Nite $15 Tweet Seats, which allows muted mobile devices in the upper balcony during the performance and is sponsored by DP&L, also are available. Senior, teacher and student discounts are available at the box office. Attendees are invited to attend the cast party following Friday’s performance at the Dayton Racquet Club.
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Art Institute has new hours DAYTON — The Dayton Art Institute has expanded its hours, reopening on Tuesdays and adding evening hours. “We’ve heard many requests for expanded hours and more evening hours, to better accommodate busy schedules,” said Executive Director Michael R. Roediger. “Beginning Feb. 19, we are making it easier for you to enjoy your Dayton Art Institute. The museum will reopen on Tuesdays and add additional evening hours during the week.” The Dayton Art Institute’s new hours, already in effect, are Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. “Our goal is to provide a stellar experience for every guest, every time,” Associate Director Jane Black said. “The expanded hours are part of our ongoing efforts to make the museum an inclusive and accessible place where everyone feels welcome.” In addition, the museum will open early to schools
and groups for special Early Bird Tours during the school year (Sept. 1– May 30). Early Bird Tours will be available Tuesday through Friday 10 to 11 a.m., and must be booked in advance by calling (937) 512-0152. The museum store will be open during all regular museum hours. The DAI’s new Leo Bistro, which will open soon, also will be open during all regular museum hours. The change in hours will coincide with the museum’s upcoming special exhibitions, “Storm,” “Watershed” and “Riverbank.” The three exhibitions, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1913 flood, open to the general public this Saturday. For the latest information on planning a visit to the museum, including hours, admission, driving directions and Interstate 75 construction updates, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit or call the museum’s guest services, at (937) 223-4ART (4278).
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GET UP & GO Rhythm Flute performance TROY — Christopher Chaffee will perform a flute concert at TroyHayner Cultural Center Tuesday evening as part of the center’s RS Paul Chamber Series. Chaffee is the associate professor of flute and director of graduate studies in music at Wright State University. He teaches flute, chamber music and global music. His flute performances have been hailed as “truly exceptional,” “brilliant” and “sparkling” by various publications. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Tuesday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Cruizer’s RUSSIA — Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia will feature the band Classified Saturday night. 115 North St. ◆ Saturday 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ◆ www.cruizersbarandgrill.com ◆ (937) 526-4800 Leaf & Vine TROY — Leaf & Vine is hosting its first cigar event of 2013 Thursday evening, featuring the fine cigars of Drew Estate. The event will include a representative from Drew Estate offering many cigar specials and door prizes. Also coming up at Leaf & Vine is a night of live music with Amanda Livingston Saturday. She specializes in danceable rock ‘n’ roll from the 1960s, ’70s and beyond. 108 W. Main St. ◆ Thursday 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 p.m. to midnight ◆ www.troyleafandvine.com ◆ (937) 332-0773 Gaelic Storm DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association presents Gaelic Storm tonight at Victoria Theatre. Gaelic Storm steps back into the
ring with the dazzling No. 1 Billboard World Album “Chicken Boxer,” a heavyweight record that comes out swinging with a mix of empowering anthems and traditional ballads. With catalog sales of more than 1 million, the group has now had three albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums Chart, 2008’s “What’s the Rumpus?,” 2010’s “Cabbage,” which remained parked in the top slot for three consecutive weeks, and 2012’s “Chicken Boxer.” “Chicken Boxer” is the fifth album to be released on the band’s own label, Lost Again Records, and showcases the incomparable songwriting and accomplished musicianship of a band that has made their mark bringing fans to their feet 200 days per year. The group’s ability to deftly incorporate a rock sensibility into its sound affords the band rare crossover appeal. In recent years, Gaelic Storm has performed on the same bill with acts ranging from Zac Brown Band and the Goo Goo Dolls to Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett, at events as varied as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Milwaukee’s Summerfest. With its signature acoustic production, Gaelic Storm blends indie-folk and world grooves with Celtic tradition to serve up a ringside seat for 15 rounds of pugilistic poultry pounding sound. A regular at the Dayton Celtic Festival, Gaelic Storm will perform at the Victoria Theatre for the first time. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Today 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $21 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-7591 Violinist with CSO CINCINNATI — Con-
(937) 228-7591 ‘Lombardi’ DAYTON — The Human Race Theatre Company presents “Lombardi,” a play based on the book “When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi,” through Sunday at the Loft Theatre. The legend of the gridiron comes to life on stage. In the show, it’s 1965 and cub reporter Michael McCormick has been assigned to follow the Green Bay Packers’ winning coach. Hoping to discover what makes Vince Lombardi so successful, he uncovers Lombardi the man — husband, father, bully and friend — full of passion and drive without equal. As McCormick explores Lombardi’s relationships with his wife and players, he finds the coach to be a perfectionist whose every breath is football, and a source of inspiration ‘Black Journey’ with a few surprises of his DAYTON — Victoria own. 126 N. Main St. ◆ Theatre presents “Black Various showtimes Journey” at Victoria Theatre Feb. 27 as part of the through Sunday ◆ Tickets Frank M. Tait Foundation from $30 ◆ www.humanDiscovery Series and also racetheatre.org ◆ (937) part of the African-Ameri- 228-3630 can Arts Festival. The ‘The Dixie Swim Club’ show is intended for stuSPRINGBORO — La dents in kindergarten Comedia Dinner Theatre through eighth grade. presents “The Dixie Swim “Black Journey” visits Club” now through March more than 200 years of 3. Five Southern women, African American heritage whose friendships began by taking audiences on the many years ago on their remarkable voyage of a college swim team, set people from the villages of aside a long weekend every Africa to modern-day August to recharge those America. This musical cel- relationships. Free from ebrates the black influence husbands, kids and jobs, and contributions in every they meet at the same field of endeavor, from sci- beach cottage on North ence and industry to eduCarolina’s Outer Banks to cation, from the arts to catch up, laugh and medgovernment and so much dle in each other’s lives. more. 138 N. Main St. ◆ “The Dixie Swim Club” foFeb. 27, 9:30 and 11:30 cuses on four of those a.m. ◆ Tickets $5 ◆ weekends and spans a pewww.victoriatheatre.com ◆ riod of 33 years. As their
ductor and violinist Pinchas Zukerman will perform with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra during its concert this weekend titled “Zukerman Returns.” A titan of the classical music world, Zukerman returns for a thrilling play/conduct engagement, in which the lovely and tuneful Beethoven Romances feature him as violin soloist. The poetic “Transfigured Night” and Mendelssohn’s beloved Italian Symphony, a stunning homage to the color and atmosphere of Italy, complete a program that is sure to be one of the season’s highlights. 1241 Elm St. ◆ Friday 11 a.m., Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $10 ◆ www.cincinnatisymphony.org ◆ (513) 381-3300
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Gateway Arts Council is currently showing an exhibit of art by county art teachers, including this piece by Dan Knepper. lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another to get through the challenges that life flings at them. 765 W. Central Ave. ◆ Various showtimes through March 3 ◆ Tickets from $55 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 746-4554
Eye candy Teachers exhibit SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council is currently showing its County Art Teachers Exhibit through March 8. 216 N. Miami Ave. ◆ Weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 8 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.gatewayartscouncil.org ◆ (937) 498-2787 Art at Aullwood DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center’s art exhibit “Beside Little Pond” is on display currently until March 24. “Beside Little Pond” is a collection of 26 photographs by Nina Harfmann. Over a three year period, Harfmann made many visits to the bank of a vernal pool in her own backyard. Her images capture the change of seasons and the beauty of
the pool’s changing life. Vernal pools are unique, captivating, misunderstood and threatened habitats. Experience the beautiful scenes in this exhibit that will inspire further exploration. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. ◆ Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society members admitted free ◆ aullwood.center.audubon.org ◆ (937) 890-7360 DAI commemorates 1913 flood DAYTON — This spring, the Dayton Art Institute will commemorate an event that changed the physicality and focus of cities along Ohio’s Great Miami River — the 1913 flood. In 1913, an unusually potent winter storm system caused a weather event that researcher Trudy Bell considers the United States’ most widespread natural disaster. Disastrous flooding of the five rivers that converge in downtown Dayton occurred when the equivalent of three months worth of rain fell during four days in March 1913. Dayton Art Institute is helping the community commemorate the 100th anniversary of the flood by hosting three separate exhibits: “Storm: Paintings by April Gornik,” “Watershed: 100 Years of Photography along the Great Miami River” and “Riverbank: Exploring Our River-Centered Development.” 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Saturday through May 5 ◆ Adults $12, seniors and students $9, youth 7-17 $6, children 6 and younger and museum members admitted free ◆ www.day-
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tonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 Visual Voices DAYTON — Each February Victoria Theatre Association partners with Willis “Bing” Davis, curator of Dayton’s EbonNia Gallery, to display an exhibit of art by local African-American artists inside the Schuster Center. Visual Voices 2013: Dayton Skyscrapers 5” is on display now through March 31. According to curator Bing Davis: “’Dayton Skyscrapers’ is not a celebration of tall buildings or our modest downtown skyline, but ‘Dayton Skyscrapers’ is a metaphor for those local African-Americans who stand tall in our minds and hearts for what they have achieved in their fields and their contributions to the quality of life of Dayton and the Miami Valley region.” Community members are welcome to view the exhibit whenever the Schuster Center is open. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Through March 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily unless closed for special events ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-7591 ‘Curves & Corners’ TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center currently has the art exhibit “Curves & Corners” on display through March 3. This exhibit features contemporary thrown and hand-built pottery by Columbus potter Abbe G. Cheek; realism to abstract oil and watercolors paintings by Troy artist Micheline Daemen; and landscape, floral and scenic photographs by Columbus photographer Ray Wilson. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday 7 to
9 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 BNC contest exhibit TROY — The winter art gallery exhibit “Nature through the Lens” is open at Brukner Nature Center. This is the result of BNC’s fifth annual “Nature through the Lens” photo contest, and will feature the work of both adult and youth participants that have captured the beauty only found on BNC grounds. The exhibit will be open to the public during Interpretive Center hours and will run through March 17. A percentage of the sales of these works will support the mission of Brukner Nature Center. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Now through March 17 ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493
Family fun WACO lecture TROY — WACO is hosting an adult lecture tonight featuring guest speaker Air Force pilot Jack Mecham, who will present a program on the “Blackbird Family of Aircraft,” which consisted of the A-12, SR-71, YF-12 Interceptor, the M-21 and the D-21. He will explain the configuration of each of these vehicles and the role they played. Blackbirds are to this day the highest performance, jetpowered airplanes ever flown. They have set numerous world speed and altitude records for manned aircraft, including a one hour and 54minute trip from New York to London in 1974. Blackbirds became a vital tool of international decision-making as their advanced photographic and
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 electronic sensor systems collected intelligence for the Air Force and other federal agencies. The aircraft remain a technological marvel. Practically every area of design required new approaches or breakthroughs in technology. While the aircraft are now retired, the maximum speed and altitude capabilities are still classified. Mecham, the speaker, flew more than 20 different types of military aircraft including the SR-71. He logged more than 12,100 flying hours during his 20-year career. After retiring from the Air Force, he managed three aerospace firms including the aerospace division of Chrysler, based in Dayton. He retired from the aerospace business in 1996. 1865 S. County Road 25-A ◆ Today 7 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.wacoairmuseum.org ◆ (937) 335WACO Sidney gun show SIDNEY — The River Valley Hunter’s Association hosts a gun and knife show at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Saturday morning and afternoon. The group has the event on the last Saturday of every month, excluding July. 655 S. Highland Ave. ◆ Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ rwhoops8@gmail.com ◆ (937) 418-2179 Great Train Expo DAYTON — The Great Train Expo is in Hara Arena’s East Hall this weekend. The Great Train Expo is a national traveling show that caters to the model railroad enthusiast. The show features 200-500 tables of train dealers, offering everything from HO Scale, N Scale, Lionel (O Gauge), G Gauge, Z Scale, American
Flyer (S Gauge), hobby tools, die-cast vehicles, train whistles, scenery items, Railroadiania Slides, T-shirts, videos, railroad gift items, books, photos and much more. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Admission $7 for adults (good for both days), free for kids younger than 12 ◆ www.haracomplex.com ◆ (937) 278-4776 Gun and knife show DAYTON — Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Show returns to Hara Arena this weekend, featuring war memorabilia, hunting accessories, guns, ammunition, knives and other related items for gun and knife collectors. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Admission $8 for adults, $1 for children younger than 12 ◆ www.gunshow.net ◆ (937) 278-4776 Wings and Things guest lecture DAYTON — Col. John Plating will speak on “Air Transport and the Politics of War” during a Wings and Things guest lecture at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Thursday evening. Plating is an associate professor of history at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He earned his doctorate in military history at the Ohio State University and is the author of “The Hump: America’s Strategy for Keeping China in World War II,” published by Texas A&M University Press in 2011 (and available via immediate download from Amazon.com). He has been featured as a guest historian on the Discovery Channel’s avia-
tion documentary, “Wings,” and is a senior pilot with more than 2,300 flying hours in trainer and transport aircraft, including combat flying time in the Balkans in the 1990s. During his lecture, Plating will argue that military air transport — perhaps more than any other application of air power — is uniquely suited to making its impact felt in the realm of politics. During the course of the lecture, he will look at a handful of noteworthy airlift operations to make his case. 1100 Spaatz St. ◆ Thursday 7:30 p.m. ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af.mil ◆ (937) 255-3286 Discovery walk DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center will host a morning discovery walk for adults Thursday morning. A weekly walk in Aullwood’s sanctuary reveals many exciting discoveries. Tom Hissong, Aullwood’s education coordinator, will help walkers experience the beautiful winter landscape. Walkers should bring binoculars. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Thursday 8 to 9:30 a.m. ◆ $5 for adults, $3 for children ◆ (937) 890-7360 Sugarbush walks DAYTON — Aullwood
Audubon Center will hold a sugarbush walk Saturday and Sunday afternoon from the Aullwood Farm building. It is during this enchanting time of year that a broken maple twig will “bleed” sweet sap, or a hole drilled in the trunk will quickly produce a bucket full of this “essence of the spring season.” The clear sap, if boiled, will turn into delicious maple syrup. Experience the sap flow and discover the wonder of food making in green plants during the walk to the sugar house to observe the boiling of sap and drawing off of warm maple syrup. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Saturday 2:30 p.m. ◆ $5 for adults, $3 for children ◆ (937) 890-7360 Full moon walk DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center will host a full moon walk called “Moon of the Hungry Fox” Monday evening. February is the heart of winter with food becoming scarce for all wildlife, even the resourceful red fox. An Aullwood naturalist will lead walkers as they see their shadow in the light of February’s full moon. Dress warmly to survive the cold night air. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Monday 7 to 8:30 p.m. ◆ $5 for adults, $3 for children ◆ (937) 890-7360
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Opening Friday ‘Snitch’
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A father has a teenage son who is wrongly accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years. Desperate and determined to rescue his son at all costs, he makes a deal with the U.S. attorney to work as an undercover informant and infiltrate a drug cartel on a dangerous mission — risking everything, including his family and his own life. Starring: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michael Kenneth Williams, Barry Pepper Genre, rating: Action/suspense, PG-13
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars in “Snitch.”
‘Dark Skies’
This supernatural thriller follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family. Starring: Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo, Kadan Rockett, J.K. Simmons Genre, rating: Mystery/horror, PG-13
Still showing ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’ Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClan efor the first time finds himself on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack — unaware that Jack is really a highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons heist. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClans discover their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes. Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch Genre, rating: Action/sequel, R
Now on DVD • “Argo” • “Anna Karenina” • “Sinister” • “Fun Size” • “Undefeated” • “Hipsters” • “Game of Thrones: The Complete Second Season” • “Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome” • “Naked City: 20 StarFilled Episodes” • “On The Waterfront” • “Les Miserables” (1958)
‘Safe Haven’ Katie Feldman arrives in the tiny coastal town of Southport, N.C., looking to make a new quiet life for herself. She rents a rundown cabin and takes a job waiting on tables in the local café, hoping to keep a low profile. But despite the almost impenetrable emotional walls she has built to protect herself, she is drawn in by the genuine warmth and caring of the tight-knit community, especially the town’s grocery-store owner, Alex, and his two young children. But nothing is as simple as it seems and her newfound happiness is threatened by the terrifying secrets that still haunt her. Starring: Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough Genre, rating: Drama/adaptation, PG-13
‘Beautiful Creatures’ A supernatural love story set in the South, “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan, a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena, a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town. Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Alice Englert, Emma Thompson, Viola Davis, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Irons Genre, rating: Drama/sci-fi, PG-13
‘Escape From Planet Earth’
On the planet Baab, admired astronaut Scorch Supernova is a national hero to the blue alien population. A master of daring rescues, Scorch pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy, by-the-rules brother, Gary, head of mission control at BASA. When BASA’s no-nonsense chief Lena informs the brothers of an SOS from a notoriously dangerous planet, Scorch rejects Gary’s warnings and bounds off for yet another exciting mission. But when Scorch finds himself caught in a fiendish trap set by the evil Shanker, it’s up to scrawny, risk-adverse Gary to do the real rescuing. Starring (voices): Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry, Ricky Gervais, Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara Genre, rating: Animated/comedy/sci-fi, PG
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Dana gives up gummy addiction for Lent this year
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My favorite are the red and white ones, but they are all good. I sometimes eat them one at a time or as I call it the “combo,” which is one of each color all at one time. When our granddaughter comes over, I hide my gummies … terrible I know! I will spoil that child to no end, get her anything she wants. But not my gummy bears. There are just some things you have to keep to yourself. This Lenten season, I am giving them up. Yes, for 40 days and 40 nights, there will be no bears to be found at my house, purse, car or work! It will be a gummy-free zone. Will this be a true sacrifice? You better believe it! But in the end it will be much healthier for me. I just can’t imagine what it will feel like to actually be gummy free. Several years ago, I gave up pop for Lent. I lost 10 pounds almost immediately, and still to this day I cannot drink pop except for a Diet Sprite if I’m not feeling well. At the end of these 40 days of Lent, will I continue to eat these sweet bears? No! Every great love story has an end, and this will be ours. Happy cooking! Email me at dwolfe@civitasmedia.com. Garlic Shrimp 2 dozen large fresh or frozen shrimp 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper 1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese In a shallow baking dish, arrange the shrimp. Pour oil over them. Combine parsley, garlic and pepper; sprinkle over shrimp. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Turn shrimp and drizzle with butter, breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes more. Fish Fillet in Mushroom Sauce 1 14-ounce package frozen white fish fillets (cod, perch or flounder) 1 10-ounce mushroom soup, undiluted Place frozen fish in a baking dish sprayed with Pam or cooking oil. Cover fish with mushroom soup. Cover with lid or tin foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Tuna Burgers 2 9-ounce cans solid white tuna in water, undrained and flaked 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 2 large eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs 8 hamburger buns, toasted In a large bowl, combine first nine ingredients; shape into patties (patties will seem loose, but will cook firm). Coat patties with dry breadcrumbs.
Place on a slightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for Readers, 35 minutes. Serve on buns Log onto Facebook and “like” IN75 Weekly Enterwith lettuce and tartar tainment Source to get my Recipe to Try this Weeksauce. This dish is differend. Each Friday, a new recipe will be posted on ent and good. Facebook. This recipe will not be printed in my colHomemade Tartar Sauce umn so be sure to check your news feed on Face1 cup mayonnaise book each Friday! 1/2 cup chopped dill Happy cooking, pickles Dana Wolfe 1 teaspoon capers, chopped 2 teaspoons Dijon musCombine macaroni; drain 3/4 cup plain low-fat yotard and reserve. Cook peas gurt 2 teaspoons chopped and drain. In a large bowl, 1 tablespoon prepared green onions combine remaining ingremustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder dients. Add macaroni and 6 drops Tabasco sauce peas; mix lightly. Chill. Pepper to taste or more to taste Makes eight 1-cup serv1/2 teaspoon salt (if deSalt and pepper to taste sired) ings. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Makes about a cup and a half. Crab Salad 2 cups crabmeat 1 1/2 cups diced celery 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce 3/4 cup mayonnaise 4 large lettuce leaves 2 tomatoes 2 hard boiled eggs (garnish) Use lump crabmeat. Treat it gently so it doesn’t get mashed. Mix with celery. Add lemon juice and Worchestershire sauce to mayonnaise, and fold into crab. Serve on lettuce leaves and garnish with section of tomato and hard boiled eggs. for the 31st Annual Tuna Pasta Salad 1 8-ounce package macaroni 1 10-ounce package Labor Day Weekend, August 31, frozen peas September 1 & 2 2 small 6.5-ounce cans water-packed tuna, We are currently seeking Volunteers for drained this year’s festival. 1 to 2 scallions, minced 2 tablespoons mayonPlease call 773-7860 for more information. naise
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