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Local gem: Bicycle Museum of America New Bremen museum has 200 years of unique and antique bicycles BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor NEW BREMEN — Everyone can relate to a bicycle. There’s a good chance you scraped your elbows learning to ride when you were little, or you raced your friends around town growing up. Maybe you pedal today for fun or exercise, or maybe you haven’t climbed on a bike in years. Whatever your bicycle story may be, you can revisit your memories while creating new ones at the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen. The museum, 7 W. Monroe St., is the largest of its kind in the United States. More than 300 bicycles, spanning from the 1800s to the latest and greatest of today, are displayed throughout three floors of the historic building. Families, students and groups — from close by and far away — visit the museum each year to see the antique and unique, and learn a bit of history along the way. Something for everyone The museum was opened in 1997 by a resident who wanted to bring something for everyone back to New Bremen. It remains privately owned today, and has accomplished its original mission. It’s easily enjoyed by students from preschool to college, grandparents and their grandchildren, and families with both young boys and girls. “Everyone likes bikes,” said museum coordinator Jessica Howison. “I think everyone has a bicycle story and can relate to a
Plan a trip What: Bicycle Museum of America Where: 7 W. Monroe St., New Bremen When: Winter hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Memorial Day through September, the museum is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. How much: Adults $3, seniors 60+ $2, students $1, children younger than 6 admitted free Contact: (419) 6299249, www.bicyclemuseum.com, also on Facebook
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Bicycles line the walls and hang from the ceiling on the third floor of the museum. Visitors can take the pedal car (at left) and another bike for a spin around the floor.The back wall is dedicated to Huffy, which used to manufacture bicycles locally. bicycle, and it’s special when you can learn the history behind it.” When you visit the Bicycle Museum of America, you can take a guided tour with one of the knowledgeable staff members, watch a video of the evolution of the bicycle and browse the bikes at your own pace. Howison said tours generally last an hour, but it’s not uncommon to have people stay much longer — after all, there are 200 years of bicycles to absorb. If you’re interests are in bike history, local history,
antiques, military memorabilia, new technology and design, record breakers or actually riding a few old bicycles, you’ll find something you like at the Bicycle Museum of America. No pedals to high-wheels If you browse the museum chronologically, you’ll start in the early 1800s with the draissine — the first bicycle, which had no pedals. Invented to lessen the burden of walking, the draissine was propelled by the rider’s feet and used to
cover more land with less energy than walking. The oldest bike in the museum is a hobby-horse from 1819. Moving forward in the timeline, bicycles began to feature larger wagon wheel-type wheels, and people realized the bigger the wheel, the faster and farther you could go. Highwheel bicycles, with a front wheel much larger than the back, were introduced. Howison said riding schools popped up to teach people how to ride a bicycle, and it became a hobby
for the wealthy. People dressed up to ride their bikes around town with the intention of being noticed. “A suitor could pick up his lady, and go leisurely about town to be seen,” Howison said. Having a bicycle meant you didn’t have to burden with a horse or carriage anymore. People started racing bicycles and placing bets, and women started to change their attire because getting up on a high-wheel was nearly impossible with long skirts.
“It became a whole new culture,” Howison said. Biggest wheel The museum, which often gets bicycles on loan, is currently displaying a world record breaker highwheel. With a front wheel 64 inches high, the bicycle is the highest wheel ever made. All high-wheels were custom made to fit the owner’s height, and this bike from 1886 was suitable for a 6-foot, 5-inch man. The bike has been in parades for Disney and has appeared on the “Today” show. When it leaves New Bremen this April, it will be put on display in France. The room of antique bicycles at the museum clearly shows how much manufacturers played with design. Some high-wheels • See Bicycle on page 3
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Bicycle • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 have the big wheel in the back and others have super thin tires for racing. Handlebar designs vary, and many of the bikes are outfitted with lanterns in different places. Tricycles also were common, mostly with women. One unique bike at the museum is a restored 1880 Otto Dicycle from England. Only 10 exist worldwide, and the one in New Bremen is the only one in the country. The bicycle features the rider’s seat placed between two large wheels of the same size with crinkled spokes. “Going down the street in this, you would be noticed,” Howison said. Still, high-wheels remained the most popular of the day, but because of the design, accidents were commonplace as riders could easily flip — or be flipped by passersby — over the handlebars. Howison said the newspapers would run two lists of names — one for those injured in bicycle accidents, and the other for those killed. Thus came the invention of safety bicycles, with same size wheels that look more like the bicycles of today. Schwinn All of that can be learned in just one room of the museum, and there’s much more to go. Much of the rest of the first floor is dedicated to Schwinn, a major bicycle manufacturer that was located in Chicago. The museum has several Schwinn Krates, iconic brightly-colored bikes from the late 1960s and early ’70s with big handlebars and banana seats. Today’s parents and grandparents are likely to find the bicycle they learned to ride on in a long line of Schwinns from the ’40s through the ’70s. Another section honors the military, housing a bicycle outfitted for war with a gun, ammo, bugle, bedroll and toolkit. The museum also has a paratrooper’s bike, which folds up to be carried by soldiers parachuting from airplanes. Fastforwarding to today, the museum has a 2012 RoundTail bicycle that features a new design with a circle incorporated in the frame to help absorb shock. Other collections In between all the bicycles, museum guests will find other unique collections, such as gem stones, presidential medals, inauguration security badges, and bike medals, ribbons, pictures, buttons and head badges. “Different types of collectors really like to see that sort of diversified collection,” Howison said.
One glass display case holds 75 racing medals won by Aquilla Beale Rich, an amateur bicycle racer from 18841901. Another case shows off other unique bicycle items, such as a bicycle gun riders filled with ammonia to spray at dogs and burglars chasing them. Another point of interest is a large restored flag from the Civil War. It was made by the citizens of New Bremen, presented to local soldiers and carried through war. It was passed down through a local family and eventually
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This corner of the antique bicycles at the museum shows the Otto Dicycle (first bicycle at left) and the world record breaker high-wheel with a 64-inch wheel (sixth bike from right).
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Visitors will likely find the bicycle they grew up with in the many Schwinn bicycles from the ’40s to ’70s. donated to the New Bremen Historic Association. Because the brittle fabric could only be taken out in certain conditions, the restoration project took years. The flag still appears incomplete with large thin sections missing. Howison said those pieces were said to have been sent home with the dead. ‘Made in America’ exhibit The bicycles keep going and going as visitors head upstairs to the second and third floors. The new 2013 exhibit “Made in America: Current Production Bicycles and Components” is in direct response to guest queries. Howison said so many visitors asked where they could get American-made bicycles, so the staff started researching current U.S. manufacturers big and small.
The exhibit features bicycles from New York, Minnesota, Tennessee and more, including a wooden tandem made in Cedarville. Weaver Cycle Works in New Jersey is making a custom bike for the exhibit and documenting the process online. “You can see photos of each process and all the dirty work that goes into making something beautiful,” Howison said. The second floor also has STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK circus bikes and unicycles, This monocycle was ridden in the closing cere• See Bicycle on page 4
monies of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Guests can watch a video of the performance on the laptop.
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Bicycle • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 recumbent bikes, e-bikes with batteries, homemade motorized bikes, Whizzers, Indians and collapsible bikes. New bike at every turn Just when you think you’ve seen more bikes than you can count, the third floor opens into a huge space with rows of bicycles along all four walls and even up on the walls on racks. “We have a lot of bikes hanging from the ceiling, so you have to be sure to look up when you come in here,” Howison said. “We’re always squeezing in a new bike. We would like guests to return every few months and see something new and so far, we’ve been doing a really good job of that.” There’s some empty space in the middle for folks to try out an Ingocycle, which has a back wheel that moves up and down as it rotates, giving the rider a bouncing sensation. There’s also a
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These two photos show the drastic evolution of the bicycle from the 1816 Draissine, the first bicycle with no pedals, to the 2012 RoundTail, which has a revolutionary shock-absorbing round frame under the seat. pedal car to try. One section features bikes with balloon tires from the ’40s and ’50s, another has racing and speed bikes and another shows off different tandem bikes for more than one rider. The museum also has early stationary bikes and bikes on rollers for fitness. Ohio bike history Ohio plays an impor-
tant role in bicycle history and several Ohiomade bikes can be seen in the museum. In the early 1900s, Davis Sewing Machine Company in Dayton — which eventually became Huffy — was contracted by Harley Davidson to make a set of bicycles painted in a shade to honor the military. The Army-green bikes were set up on the
third floor in January in a section dedicated to Huffy. Huffy is near and dear to New Bremen as the company’s last U.S. plant was located in nearby Celina. It closed in the late ’90s, and Huffy bikes are now manufactured overseas, but Howison said former Huffy workers sometimes visit the museum with stories about
the bikes they made. Olympic monocycle Another of the museum’s acquisitions of note is a lighted monocycle that was ridden in the 2008 Olympic closing ceremonies in Beijing. A monocycle is just one giant wheel with the rider seated inside. Museum visitors can see the Olympic monocycle and watch a video of how it
was used in the closing ceremonies. The museum also has a monocycle from 1869 displayed in its front window. A trip to the Bicycle Museum of America is a great activity for the whole family, and everyone is invited. Howison said the museum is popular with student groups and a good outing for class reunions, card clubs, Red Hat Ladies and other groups. Because of its proximity to Interstates 75 and 70, the museum also makes for a good road trip stop. Howison has seen snowbirds from Michigan stop in on their way south and folks traveling from Washington, D.C., to Montana stop in for tours. “Our town is very beautiful and has a lot of history, so you can make a little trip of it,” Howison said. “The museum inspires people to get their bikes out. If you haven’t been on a bike in a while, you can forget how much fun you can have.”
Mall hosts Race Cars and Future Stars Expo this weekend PIQUA — Stif Racing and Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua will showcase race cars, tracks, drivers and racing memorabilia at the 10th annual Race Cars and Future Stars Expo this Friday, Saturday and Sunday during mall hours. The cars and karts will be located throughout the mall during the three-day event, and admission is free to all spectators. Karts, midgets, .25 midgets, stock cars, late models, dragsters, modifieds, legends, sprints, mini sprints and vintage cars will be available for viewing. Drivers will be present much of the time, including Saturday during the meet and greet from 7 to 9 p.m. to
answer any questions. Last year, more than 80 race teams participated. Race memorabilia also will be displayed and for sale. If you have ever had the urge to sit in a race car and zoom around the track, this event is your chance. Visitors will be able to settle into a partial mock-up of a sprint car and compete against others in the simulators at the event. For a nominal fee, you can race against your buddy. It’s great fun and if you wreck, you don’t get hurt. An added attraction to this year’s show is that anyone posting the fastest time on Friday and Saturday will return Sunday to go head-to-head in competition
paying out cash prizes to the top winners. Also on Sunday afternoon, all participating race teams at the expo will compete for the top three spots and cash prizes. Race fans who remember the now dismantled New Bremen Speedway should be sure to stop by the booth of Dave Kramer. Kramer has a huge collection of memorabilia covering the beginning to the demise of the once popular racetrack. Also, for those who remember the Dayton Speedway, be sure to stop by the Dayton Speedway Lives booth, brought by Jerry Wahl, of Dayton. It will all certainly bring back memories of days gone by.
The collection items are not for sale. Bill Holder, Dayton writer for Sprint and Midget, Circle Track and numerous other racing magazines, will be at the expo Friday and Saturday nights. He recently published two books, “The 60 Years of Eldora Speedway” and “The 100 Years of Winchester Speedway.” Holder will sell both books at the event and also sign copies. Attending this year’s show will be Kathy Fisher, co-host of the nationally televised show “Performance TV” on the Velocity channel and NHRA/IHRA driver. Fisher will join the Aesthetic Finishers booth and also will display
her 2012 K&N Filters Dragster. Adding a little extra to this year’s show is country music singer Polly Mae, who will be live in concert Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. To learn more about the singer, visit Polly-Mae.com. Anyone wishing to become a Dayton Auto Race Fans (DARF) club member may do so while attending the expo. Members will be on hand to sell single and family memberships. Membership entitles you to attend races at many tracks in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan on specified dates at reduced prices (even some for free), receive the DARF newsletter and attend monthly DARF meetings.
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Friends of Bear’s Mill plan ‘Soup n’ Bowl’ GREENVILLE — Historic Bear’s Mill will host its second annual “Soup n’ Bowl” fundraising event in the gallery at the mill March 23. This event will feature handmade bowls created by artists who are donating their work to benefit the Friends of Bear’s Mill Inc. non-profit organization. Potters Julie Clark, Dionne Fleming, Rita Wiley and Loretta Wray will craft unique stoneware bowls of varying sizes and styles, featuring a variety of glazes. Each “Soup n’ Bowl” participant is entitled to a stoneware bowl, as well as supper, which includes soup, bread, drink and dessert. Each of the participating potters brings a unique sensibility to the craft, as well as an appreciation for Bear’s Mill and its heritage. Resident Bear’s Mill artist Julie Clark has lived and worked at the historic site for more than 30 years, and is inspired by the beauty and heritage that surrounds her. However, Clark also enjoys the challenge and allure of contemporary design, and her artistic pairing of these disparate elements helps her work remain relevant as well as highly regarded even as it changes and evolves. Rita Wiley, a teacher who lives in Indianapolis, started producing pottery with Clark even before Clark and her husband, Terry, moved to Bear’s Mill. The friends share basic motivations and values, and have formed a working relationship that fulfills their artistic goals
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Soup bowls are in the process of being made by potters at Bear’s Mill in preparation for the “Soup n’ Bowl” fundraiser coming up March 23. and reinforces their basic creative bond. Wiley finds a purity of purpose in utilizing the universal elements — earth, air, fire and water — to construct pieces that are aesthetically appealing, yet useful, an ideal in keeping with the spirit of Bear’s Mill. Loretta Wray also appreciates the mill’s connection with nature and the past, elements which are also inherent to the graceful yet functional pieces
she creates. The Troy native feels a relationship with those who purchase her pottery, and wants those people to also experience the connection that reaches past the artist to the earth from which the clay pieces are formed. Shortly after Versailles resident Dionne Fleming began working at the mill store several years ago, she was invited into Clark’s studio, where she honed her innate skills to become a colleague to her mentor. “I watch Di’s raw talent grow each day that she works in the studio,” Clark said. Fleming produces work that emphasizes simple, natural shapes and surfaces while exploring the endless possibilities offered by clay as a creative medium. Roots musician Brian Keith Wallen will provide entertainment at “Soup n’ Bowl,” performing songs from the folk, bluegrass, jazz and blues traditions. Soup will be donated by the Bistro Off Broadway in Greenville, and bread will be provided by Troy’s Bakehouse Bread and Cookie Company. Tickets for the event are available at the mill and cost $30 each or $25 for members of the Friends of Bear’s Mill Inc., the nonprofit organization which operates the mill. Serving times are 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. To reserve tickets, call (937) 548-5112. More information is available at www.bearsmill.com. Bear’s Mill is located at 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road about 5 miles east of Greenville.
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Miami County Humane Society offers cat clinic The fee is $15 for male cats and $25 for females. Cats will only be seen if payment and proof of residency and income qualifications have been received, forms have been completed and returned and the cat is registered on the paperwork. The clinic is hosted by Dr. Carrie Williams of Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic and co-hosted by Dr. Paige Theuring of West Milton Veterinary Clinic. Limited space is available. For applications, email miamicountyhumanesociety@hotmail.com or mail payment and proof of income and residency to MCHS, P.O. Box 789, Troy, OH 45373.
PLEASANT HILL — Come see what Indian Hills 4-H Camp has to offer to help make your wedding a very special day. The camp in Pleasant Hill is holding its first annual bridal expo Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp offers rental for weddings and receptions. Other services are available upon request as a whole or individually. Other services include catering, photography, tent rental, DJ services and a cake decorator. Vendors at the show will include Cake in Box Co., Posh Hair Salon, Camera Ready Inc., Shirbyz Party Rental, Aprils Bridal and Formal, Advocare, Cartoona Matata, Off the Record Video DJ Service, the Melody Moms, Simply Beautiful and
Shindigs Travel Services. Tickets are $5 per person, and admission is free for children 10 and younger. Indian Hills 4-H Camp, 8212 W. Lauver Road, is situated on 55 acres, about 1 mile west of Pleasant Hill. The main lodge is set on a hilltop plateau overlooking the fishing pond. The camp is surrounded by a wooded area. The lodge can be used yearround. There is heating and air conditioning, restrooms and two sleeping lofts to accommodate 24 people each. The lodge will seat 200 people. The lodge features floor to ceiling windows on both front and back sides, which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding locale. There is an open-sided pavilion
This Lenten Season come enjoy one of the many delicious seafood entree's from Beppo Uno such as Shrimp Primavera or Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo. Tuesday Night is PastaFest 4-9pm • Only $9.95 per person Enjoy Salad, Garlic Bread and Unlimited Pasta – Choose from Penne, Spaghetti, Fettucini or Rigitoni with your choice of sauces – Traditional Red, Marinara, Arrabbiata, Meat Sauce, Alfredo, Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce or Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. Add unlimited meat balls for $2.99. (Sorry, Salad & Garlic Bread are Not Unlimited for this Special) • Dine-In Only
available as well for various activities, including company picnics, dances, family parties and more. The camp has an Olympic-size swimming pool that also can be rented. The grounds also has a basketball court and sand volleyball. Groups interested in year-round camping will want to check out the “bunkhouse,” which sleeps 20 on each side. The bunkhouse has its own heating and air conditioning units. There is a full football field and stand for use at band camps to practice formations. Tours are available upon request. Contact the office at (937) 676-5103 or email indianhills4.h@gmail.com for more information. Upcoming events at the camp include an Easter egg hunt March 16, fishing derby in May and much more this summer. Check www.indianhills4hcamp.weebly.com. or Facebook for updates.
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PIQUA — The Miami County Humane Society has announced a new program to help cats in the area. The Miami County Cat Clinic will be held March 30 at Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic, near Home Depot in Piqua. All cats will receive spay or neuter, a 24-hour flea treatment and rabies and distemper vaccines, unless the owner shows proof of up-to-date vaccinations. To qualify for the program, pet owners must show proof of Miami County residency and income from the VA, disability, assistance through job and family services, low income such as Social Security or unemployment.
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Troy’s Excellence in Dentistry gives back More than 100 people treated at sixth annual Gift of Dentistry Day “Without the generosity of Dr. Bentley, Dr. Stevens, Dr. Jones and other doctors over the years who have participated in our event, almost 400 patients would not have received dental treatment,” McFadden said. Excellence in Dentistry’s Gift of Dentistry Day began when the staff saw how many people Bentley helped on his mission trips to Jamaica. The staff has spearheaded the project, wanting to be able to help people in their own community who could not afford dental treatment, and since they put their plan into action, numerous residents have been helped. “We had no idea what to expect that first year, and we were worried about what unexpected problems may occur, but when the patients started lining up outside very early that first morning, our hearts were simply overwhelmed. Our worries turned out to be insignificant and the day went very smoothly.” Since its first year, the practice has given away $100,000 in dental work during all of its Gift of Dentistry Days, McFadden said. Plans are in the works for next year’s event, to be held at a similar time in February. The doctors and staff of approximately 30 have shared laughter and tears with patients, and helped transform smiles. Here are some of their thoughts: • “I love being able to give back to our community and provide this much needed service. I work in PROVIDED PHOTO administration and on this Dr. Mark Bentley and assisant Kendall S. treat a pa- special day, I get to work in the sterilization room. I tient during Gift of Dentistry Day. basis with emphasis on those in pain. Troy Mayor Michael Beamish was on TROY — Excellence in hand to open the doors at Dentistry, 1523 N. Market 6:30 a.m., and the staff continued seeing patients St., has given back to the community each winter by until 3 p.m. No one was offering a day of free serv- turned away. Most patients came from Miami, ices to those in need. The Shelby and Darke coundoctors and staff helped ties, and because of some more than 100 people at television news coverage, the sixth annual Gift of about 15 people came from Dentistry Day, which was the Dayton area, including held Feb. 16. Dentists Mark T. Bent- Medway, Moraine, Franklin and Germanley, Charles H. Stevens town, McFadden said. The and Julie E. Jones, along with the dental assistants number of patients seen and office staff, gave away this year was up from 97 who were treated last $20,000 in dental work to year. 106 patients throughout Midmark donated the the day of giving, according use of a sterilizer for the to Nicole McFadden, who day, and a regular patient handles public relations of the practice donated for the office. The team money to buy the staff performed dental cleanfood for the day, McFadden ings, extractions and said. After the food purrestorations to adults 16 chase, the staff donated and older. Services were given on leftover funds to Relay for Life. a first-come, first-serve BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor
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Dr. Julie Jones treats a patient during Excellence in Dentistry’s Gift of Dentistry Day Feb. 16. • “It makes me proud that my employer gives back to the community when there are so many people out of work and are just trying to put food on their tables each night. Many people have tooth pain but can’t afford it, or there are too many other things that need to be addressed first. I think it is truly a gift what our doctors do for the people in our community. I’m glad that our office can help. Maybe it will also spread to other dentist offices as well. That would be great!” — Bobbe B., scheduler • “I think Gift of Dentistry Day is a great way for us to give back to the community. It provides great dental care to those that are going through a tough time in their life. It gives us a chance to give
them a little help to get through it and brighten their day.” — Shannon R., hygiene co-therapist Visit the website at www.bentleydds.com for more information on Gift of Dentistry Day and see the office’s latest special offers. Also, connect with Excellence in Dentistry on Facebook or call (937) 3354630.
Troy Civic Theatre Presents
BOEING BOEING by Marc Camoletti adapted by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans
March 1, 2, 3, 8, & 9 Curtain: Fri. & Sat. 8pm • Sun. 4pm Call 339-7700 For Ticket Reservations
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enjoy being able to see a different side of our office and leave with a greater appreciation for those who make sure we always have clean instruments.” — Kimberly A., administrative team leader • “Gift of Dentistry is an opportunity for those in the community or around our community that are in need of dentistry. This is done at no charge to the patient. It is a way to help them so their dental health is better, which affects the health of their whole body. As a staff member, Gift of Dentistry is very rewarding helping the patient. They are very thankful for what is done, which makes you feel good inside, and makes you wish you could do more.” — Melanie C., expanded functions dental assistant
TCT at the Barn in the Park Across from Hobart Arena
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Two Broadway hits on Dayton stages Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ cast rocks high-energy show his senior year at Pace. He’s been keeping of guys in gurneys. perform the band’s songs on stage in “It’s just a beautiful song and it’s just up with school on the road through online front of audiences is the best job in the classes. “American Idiot” is his profespoetry. I wish I sung that part of the world, he said. sional debut. show,” he said. “I think about that every day. I get to DAYTON — Rock concert fans and In addition to Armstrong and Mayer, “American Idiot” audiences are unique. theater-goers alike will enjoy the high-en- sing music that, when I was in seventh the show’s acclaimed creative team also Some by tickets because they are Green grade, I jumped on my bed and sang the ergy Broadway hit that is Green Day’s includes choreography by Olivier AwardDay fans, others come simply because songs,” he said. “When I get to play “American Idiot” when it comes to DayJohnny it’s cool because there’s literally a they love the theater, and each group re- winner Steven Hoggett (“Black Watch”) ton’s Victoria Theatre March 12-14. and orchestrations and arrangements by sponds differently to the iN75 chatted with ensemble cast memPulitzer Prize-winner Tom Kitt (“Next to show. ber Brandon Kalm, who understudies for Normal”). The Tony Award-winning sce“Fans come in and root the lead role of Johnny, about the poetry nic design by Christine Jones and the for all the songs, and they of the show and what he loves most about Tony Award-winning lighting design by love the show every time. being on tour. These people are people who Kevin Adams also will be featured in the “American Idiot” follows Green Day’s tour. are connected with the album of the same name and was co“American Idiot” ran on written by frontman Billie Joe ArmBroadway at the St. James strong and writer/director Michael — Brandon Kalm Theatre March 2010 to Mayer. Rather than tell the story of the April 2011, and its subseband, the show is a coming of age story of quent national tour moment when he’s jumping on the three boys that grow into men by the launched in December bed singing, and it takes me back to final curtain. 2011 in Toronto. that place every time.” Kalm said the guys live in California “Since its inception, auThe music is the main reason and dream of seeing their names in lights diences have been surKalm loves doing this show. He said in New York City. prised by the emotional Green Day’s Armstrong wrote the “But then reality hits,” he said. journey the show takes album to eventually be a musical, but One of the trio has to stay home bethem on, told almost excludidn’t have a specific story yet, which cause his girlfriend is pregnant. The sively through Green Day’s other two do make it to the Big Apple, but opens much of the music up to intersongs, including many pretation; showtunes are traditionwhile there, one joins the Army and the they are already familiar ally straight to the point. other — Johnny — falls heavily into with and love,” said Tom “The lyrics are just poetry,” he drugs. The story branches into three difsaid. “They’re up to your interpretaferent directions and audiences follow PROVIDED PHOTO Hulce, producer. “This is tion to how you feel and how you each character throught he “American Green Day’s “American Idiot,” a smash hit on Broadway,” such a potent time for our country and the search of think. It keeps things very fresh, and will be on stage at Victoria Theatre March 12-14. Idiot” album. our characters for what to things don’t get stale from an acting “They come together in the end bebelieve in is gorgeously celebrated music. I love talking to the Green Day cause they all go home and realize that’s standpoint. It also keeps it exciting for through Billie Joe and Green Day’s wonfans after the show because they get it,” the audience because the show is conwhere they needed to be when they derfully lush score.” Kalm said. “I also love comments from stantly growing and changing due to thought they wanted to leave,” Kalm The show has been called “wonderfully what we’re feeling in that particular mo- theater-goers. They always comment on said. raucous” and “emotionally charged” by how high-energy the show is. It’s mindment.” Though Kalm usually performs with The New York Times and “flat-out electriblowing.” The musical features the hits “Boulethe ensemble, he has gotten to play The musical is so energetic, Kalm was fying” by The Boston Globe. Johnny a handful of times on the tour so vard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” Tickets for the Dayton performances unprepared for the stamina it takes to far. Kalm, a junior studying musical the- “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” start at $46 and are on sale now at the ater at Pace University in New York City, “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track perform night after night. Ticket Center Stage Box Office, located in “We are running, running, running “American Idiot” from Green Day’s 2004 said it isn’t difficult to play someone the Wintergarden of the Benjamin & Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum and dancing, dancing, dancing and hooked on drugs. album. Also included in the score are sev- singing on top of that. I’m eating twice as Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center “I love who the character is and how in downtown Dayton, and by visiting exciting it is,” he said. “It’s playing some- eral songs from Green Day’s 2009 release much food as I ate in New York and I’m www.ticketcenterstage.com or by calling “21st Century Breakdown,” and an unre- still losing weight,” he said. one who is headstrong and opinionated All that eating is Kalm’s favorite thing (937) 228-3630 and (888) 228-3630. and full of energy and angst, and he does- leased love song, “When It’s Time.” For more information on “American about touring. The self-described foodie In 2010, the show won a Grammy for n’t know where to put all that. Johnny is Idiot,” visit www.americanidiotthemusiuses the “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” Best Musical Show Album. In the same very charasmatic, and to play someone app on his phone to find good local places cal.com. For more information on the rest who is that charasmatic but doesn’t know year, it was nominated for Best Musical of Victoria Theatre Association’s 2012-13 to eat while bouncing from city to city. at the Tony Awards. it is very exciting to me.” When he returns to NYC in June after and the upcoming 2013-14 seasons, visit Kalm’s favorite song in the show is Kalm grew up rocking out to Green www.victoriatheatre.com. “Before the Lobotomy,” sung by a quartet the tour closes, Kalm plans to finish out Day in his bedroom, and now getting to BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor
“The lyrics are poetry. They’re up to your interpertation to how you feel and how you think.”
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Fred Bruns Band retires after long career “The band would like to thank everyone who danced and listened to our music. We have enjoyed playing for you.” — Fred Bruns in the local area. Many players have come and gone, including Allie, Martin and Lawrence Brandawie, Joe Huber, Fred Berning Sr., Ray Buehler, John Buehler, Joe Schlater, Joannie Brandewie Maurer, Ed and Norma Bruns, Frank Turner and Deb Moniaci, among others. Fred Bruns, nephew of early members Ed and Norma Bruns, has played music for 58 years, playing tenor sax and calling square dances. Ed invited Fred to join the band in 1955 when the group decided only to play at Walkup Country Club. The band entertained on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Fred played clarinet in
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GET UP & GO Rhythm Swing Era Big Band SIDNEY — The Senior Center of Sidney/Shelby County will host the Swing Era Band Sunday afternoon. The band will feature Will Wallis, a senior at Sidney High School, on electric bass, and also vocalist Mary Knapke, along with soloists Stewart King on clarinet and alto sax, J.R. Price on tenor sax and Mike Dilbone and John Slonaker on trumpet, among others. Simple Harmony Vocal Trio also will perform guest. 304 S. West Ave. ◆ Sunday 3 p.m. ◆ Free Cruizer’s RUSSIA — Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia will feature the DJ Off the Record Saturday night. 115 North St. ◆ Saturday 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ◆ www.cruizersbarandgrill.com ◆ (937) 526-4800 Dance FORT LORAMIE — A St. Patrick’s Day dance will be held at Walkup Country Club near Fort Loramie Saturday evening. Music will be provided by the Fred Bruns Band. The public is welcome and dress is casual. Next month’s dance in April will be the last dance held at Walkup after 60 years. Ohio 705, west of Fort Loramie ◆ Saturday 8 to 11 p.m. Brigid’s Cross GREENVILLE — Brigid’s Cross will perform at Darke County Center for the Arts “Irish Wave” event Friday at Turtle Creek Golf Club in Greenville. The duo performs an eclectic selection of Irish music ranging from traditional to contemporary. The event also will
include food and a beer tasting. 6545 U.S. Route 36 East ◆ Friday 6:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets $35 ◆ www.centerforarts.net ◆ (937) 5470908 Journey tribute LIMA — The band Escape will perform a Journey tribute show this weekend at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima. 7 Town Square ◆ Friday 7 p.m. ◆ www.limaciviccenter.com ◆ (419) 224-1552 The Chieftains CINCINNATI — The Chieftains will perform with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra this weekend at Music Hall. International sensation the Chieftains was the original band to bring traditional Irish music to the world’s stage. The six-time Grammy winners bring Cincinnati a pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration of Irish and Celtic favorites, plus popular songs from around the world, treated with their unique brand of joyous music-making. 1241 Elm St. ◆ Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $25 ◆ www.cincinnatisymphony.org ◆ (513) 381-3300
Stage ‘The Addams Family’ DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association presents “The Addams Family” at the Schuster Center, runs through Sunday. “The Addams Family” is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. “A visually satisfying, rib-tickling, lunatic musical that will entertain you to death,” according to
Toronto Post City, this magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by “Jersey Boys” authors Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (“The Wild Party”), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (“Jersey Boys”) and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (“Shockheaded Peter”) with production supervision by four-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks. Come meet the family. We’ll leave the lights off for you. The show is recommended for ages 13 and older. 1 W. 2nd St. Through Sunday and various show times Tickets from $40 www.victoriatheatre.com (937) 228-3630 ‘Circus Incognitus’ DAYTON — The Victoria Theatre Association presents “Circus Incognitus” Saturday and Sunday at Victoria Theatre. Beginning with an empty stage and a single microphone, a shy Jamie Adkins musters the courage to face what he fears most, speaking in public. Using everyday objects to perform circus routines and building the set with discarded props, Jamie creates a backdrop for his humble idea of what a show should be. Each step of the show is fraught with new challenges, but for every problem there is a solution, albeit a bit unusual. The audience follows Jamie on an adventure about having the courage to try new ideas, pushing the limits and not giving up when all goes wrong, because in the end, we will never know what we can do until we try. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Saturday and Sunday, 1 and
3:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets $15 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 Annie Griffiths DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association presents Annie Griffiths “A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel” Monday evening at Victoria Theatre. One of the first women photographers to work for National Geographic, Griffiths has photographed in more than 100 countries during her illustrious career. She has worked on dozens of magazine and book projects for the society. In addition to her magazine work, she is deeply committed to photographing people and places in need around the world. A popular lecturer, she has a gift for sharing stories and photographs that humanize situations and cultures. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Monday 7 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $20 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘American Idiot’ DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association presents Green Day’s “American Idiot” March 12-14 at Victoria Theatre. The smash-hit musical tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post Sept. 11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season. Based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, “American Idiot” boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. The show is intened for ages 17 and older. 138 N. Main St. ◆ March 12-14, 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $46 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630
‘9 to 5: The Musical’ SPRINGBORO — La Comedia Dinner Theatre presents “9 to 5: The Musical” Thursday through April 28. From multiple Grammy Award-winning songwriter Dolly Parton, comes “9 to 5: The Musical,” a production based on the hit movie about three ladies who are just a step on the boss man’s ladder. When their plan to get even with their egotistical, lying, bigot of a boss spins widly out of control, the situation becomes hilarious and the laughter is non-stop. 765 W. Central Ave. ◆ Various showtimes through April 28 ◆ Tickets from $55 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 746-4554
Eye candy Young Masters Exhibit TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center will host the Young Masters Art Exhibit opening Friday and running through April 28. This exhibit will showcase selected works completed by Troy students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Hayner staff and the art teachers will host a reception honoring students and their guests on Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Troy school orchestra, conducted by Stephanie Cunningham, will be performing at the reception, and the public is invited. All art work being displayed was completed during this school year and includes examples of drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, ceramics and mixed medium. Participating schools are all the Troy city elementary schools, Troy Junior High, Troy High School, Troy Christian Elementary, Troy Christian High
School and St. Patrick’s Elementary School. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Friday through April 28 ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 3390457 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 unusu-
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ally 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.daytonartinstitute.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
ture Center will feate “Big Sky Country: Montana and the Glacier National Park” Monday evening. BNC Director Deb Oexmann and her husband, Dick, ventured to Big Sky country last year to sample just a taste of what this truly magnificent part of the country has to offer. After flying into Spokane, Wash., their itinerary included stops at Kootenai National Forest near the Idaho border, Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada, and Glacier National Park in northern Montana. From watching juvenile black bears playing in a mountain meadow, to exchanging stares with a bull moose 30 yards across a marsh, to feeling and hearing the rumble of an avalanche on an adjacent escarpment, the trip was filled with experiences that embody the wild and unspoiled nature of northern Montana. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Monday 7 p.m. ◆ Free for BNC members, $2 for non-members ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Hayner film series TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center’s film series Lets Go to the Movies at Hayner is showing a drama set in Ireland this Friday. Due to licensing restrictions, Hayner is not permitted to publish the titles of the films, but this movie stars John Wayne as Sean Thornton, a retired boxer from America who returns to his Irish roots to escape his past, and Maureen O’Hara as Mary Kate Danaher, the beautiful feistey younger sister of the town landholder. The evening will start out
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 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 Kiwanis Pancake Day PIQUA — The Kiwanis Club of Piqua will hold its 54th annual Pancake Day Saturday at the Upper Valley Career Center. The menu includes all-youcan-eat pancakes along with sausage, applesauce and a variety of drinks. All proceeds benefit youth and other community projects. 8811 Career Drive ◆ Saturday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. ◆ $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and younger ◆ (937) 773-1671 Wild Journeys TROY — Brukner Na-
with an introduction of the film. After viewing the film, a short discussion may follow. There will be cafe-style seating with popcorn and soda pop. The film series is intended for adult viewership and may not be appropriate for children younger than 13. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Friday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 3390457 Canawlers Hike ST. MARYS — A Canawlers Hike will be held at Noble Township Hall north of St. Marys Sunday. Sponsored by the Heritage Trails Park District, this is the third in the Cabin Fever 5K Hikes along the Miami and Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Auglaize County. Each hike is out and back, 3.1 miles total. Starting and ending at the registration point where hikers can warm up, refresh with water and yogurt and use the restroom. Brewer Road ◆ Sunday, register between 1 and 3 p.m. and hike at your own pace ◆ Free ◆ www.htparks.org ◆ (419) 202-6053 Toughest Rodeo DAYTON — A Dayton favorite is returning after almost a decade. The World’s Toughest Rodeo returns to Hara Arena Friday and Saturday. World’s Toughest Rodeo is truly a ticket for “fun in a rodeo package.” Young and edgy with great music, top professional competition, the best in specialty entertainers and fan interaction, it’s a new breed of an old tradition. It’s edge-of-your-seat, nonstop action with bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and the women’s barrel race. The
competition field starts with 12 in each of four disciplines. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Friday and Saturday, gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. ◆ Ticket from $20 ◆ www.bullsandbroncs.com ◆ (937) 2784776 Shop ‘til You Drop DAYTON — Shop ‘til You Drop, one of Dayton’s largest and most beloved indoor garage sales and flea markets, returns to Hara Saturday and Sunday. You can shop ‘til you drop at more than 170 booths that include crafts, clothing, jewelry, painted glass, decor items, lapidary, potpourri, collectibles and much more. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Admission $2 ◆ www.haracomplex.com ◆ (937) 278-4776 Mid-Day Arts Cafe DAYTON — The MidDay Arts Cafe this month will feature the Zoot Theatre Company Tuesday afternoon. The Mid-Day Arts Cafe series continues to highlight the professional arts organizations in the Dayton area. Each month, a participating arts organization presents an hour-long session at the Schuster Center’s Mathile Theatre, providing a little insight into its mission, its productions and events and maybe even a preview performance. Boxed lunches are provided by Citilites Restaurant & Bar. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Tuesday, lunch at 11:30 a.m., presentation at noon ◆ $12 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-7591 Woodcock Walks DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center is host-
ing Woodcock Walks today and Thursday. This small, mysterious bird is a true harbinger of spring. Woodcocks are private little birds and hard to see during most of the year, except on early spring evenings when their courtship rituals begin. A brief indoor session will be followed by a walk to the meadow where the “timber doodles” should be performing. Remember to dress for cool evening temperatures. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Today and Thursday 6:30 p.m. ◆ $5 for adults, $3 for children ◆ (937) 890-7360 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 Project FeederWatch DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center participates in Project FeederWatch on Thursday and Friday mornings. Count birds, drink coffee, eat doughnuts, share stories and count more birds. These bird counts contribute to scientific studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out the Cornell website at www.bird.cornell.edu/pfw for more information. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Thursday and Friday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ (937) 890-7360
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Opening Friday ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’
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When Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot — fame and fortune are his for the taking — that is until he meets three witches, Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity and even a bit of wizardry, Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well. Starring: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff Genre, rating: Fantasy, PG
‘Dead Man Down’ Two strangers are irresistibly drawn to one another by their mutual desire for revenge. Starring: Noomi Rapace, Colin Farrell, Dominic Cooper, Terrence Howard Genre, rating: Thriller/crime, R
Still showing
James Franco stars in “Oz: The Great and Powerful.”
Now on DVD • “Wreck-It Ralph” • “Red Dawn” • “Lay the Favorite” • “The Bay” • “California Solo” • “College” • “Brewster’s Millions”
‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ An ancient war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend, and gets the chance to become a legend himself. Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Ewan McGregor Genre, rating: Adventure/fantasy, PG-13
‘21 and Over’ Straight-A college student Jeff Chang has always done what he was supposed to do. But when his two best friends Casey and Miller surprise him with a visit for his 21st birthday, Jeff decides to do everything he wants to do for a change, even though his important medical school interview is early the next morning. What was supposed to be one beer becomes a night of humiliation, over indulgence and utter debauchery. Starring: Justin Chon, Miles Teller, Skylar Astin Genre, rating: Comedy, R
‘The Last Exorcism Part II’ Continuing where the first film left off, Nell Sweetzer is found terrified and alone in rural Louisiana. Back in the relative safety of New Orleans, Nell realizes that she can’t remember entire portions of the previous months only that she is the last surviving member of her family. Just as Nell begins the difficult process of starting a new life, the evil force that once possessed her is back with other, unimaginably horrific plans that mean her last exorcism was just the beginning. Starring: Ashley Bell, Spencer Treat Clark, Louis Herthum Genre, rating: Mystery/horror, PG-13
‘Phantom’
The captain of a Cold War Soviet missile submarine has recently been suffering from seizures that alter his perception of reality. Forced to leave his wife and daughter, he is rushed into a classified mission, where he is haunted by his past and challenged by a rogue KGB group bent on seizing control of the ship’s nuclear missile. With the fate of humanity in his hands, the captain discovers he has been chosen for this mission in the belief he would fail. Starring: Ed Harris, David Duchovny Genre, rating: Action/adventure, R
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Sign, sign, everywhere a sign I have certainly found you another one tank of gas trip, and this one is so full of history. While we think nothing of getting into our cars, going to the airport and going directly to our vacation destinations, we are now missing out on all of the beautiful back roads of America, and along with that the signs. Yes, signs — the wonderful signs that dotted our landscape through the years. Remember the neon signs that would catch your attention while traveling? Where did they go? The American Sign Museum located in Cincinnati, that’s where! The curator of this mu-
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seum, Tom Swormstedt, was the former editor of the sign industry journal Signs of the Times, and decided it was time to put the signs on display for all of us to capture a part of history. The museum, 1330 Monmouth St., takes your breath when you walk in. You can hear the humming from some of the signs, and your first response is, “Oh, I remember that one!” Highlights for me of the collection of more than 200 on display would have to be the Howard Johnson’s and Big Bear signs, along with the spinning Sputnik-style plastic orb from an Anaheim, Calif., shopping center and the rotating neon windmill from Denver, Colo. But of course the most recognized sign had to be the single arch 1963 McDonalds sign purchased from Huntsville, Ala., with the “Speedee” character who was later replaced by Ronald McDonald. And yes, hamburgers were just 15 cents, so the sign says! You can get a personal guided tour from the founder as you stroll down Main Street where all the signs are displayed on building fronts just as they were in that era. Mark, who is from Chicago, noticed the large Marshall Fields sign from the State Street location in Chicago. He said just seeing that old sign brought back so many good memories of his youth. The building also houses a neon shop where they build and repair signs. For the car enthusiast, there are many old gas
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The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati has hundreds of signs, including the early McDonalds and Howard Johnson’s signs seen here. signs such as Phillips 66, Buick Motor Cars, Pure Gasoline and Firestone all lit up in their glory from the past. This place is sure a photographer’s dream. I got so many great pictures. Take it from me, this is well worth a weekend trip. For more information on the American Sign Museum, call (513) 541-6366 or email info@signmesuem.org. Cincinnati-style Chili 1 large onion, chopped 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa or 1/2 ounce grated unsweetened chocolate 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 16-ounce package uncooked dried spaghetti pasta Toppings (see below) In a large frying pan over medium-heat, saute onion, ground beef, garlic and chili powder until ground beef is slightly cooked.
Need a recipe for the weekend? Readers, Log onto Facebook and “like” IN75 Weekly Entertainment Source to get my Recipe to Try this Weekend. Each Friday, a new recipe will be posted on Facebook. This recipe will not be printed in my column so be sure to check your news feed on Facebook each Friday! Happy cooking, Dana Wolfe Add allspice, cinnamon, cumin, salt, unsweetened cocoa or chocolate, tomato sauce, Worchestershire sauce, cider vinegar and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, one hour, 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Cook spaghetti according to package directions and
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