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Sculptures on the Square is back Life-like bronze statues decorate streets of downtown Troy For iN75 TROY — Downtown Troy has turned into an outdoor art gallery for summer as Sculptures on the Square has returned to the city, featuring internationally acclaimed artist Seward Johnson’s “Man on the Street” bronze statues. In the sixth installment of Sculptures on the Square, presented by Troy Main Street Inc., a selection of 20 sculptures were placed on display in downtown Troy last weekend. The figures are on the sidewalks of the public square and along Main and Market streets within two blocks of the Troy’s center fountain, and will remain through Sept. 2. Johnson is an American artist widely recognized for his life-size statues, which are castings of living people of all ages depicted engaged in day-to-day activities, such as doing yard work, painting, flying a kite, reading the paper and taking a photograph. The realism of the textures and details, achieved with hours of intense labor, is the hallmark of Johnson’s art. The sculp-
tures are “colorized” through a chemical etching process, which is virtually indelible. They are extraordinarily heavy and durable and were created to be displayed outdoors. Their routine poses make them a novel, yet natural, selection for a public art display in a setting such as the sidewalks of historic downtown Troy. This year is the third time the sculptures of Johnson have been exhibited in downtown Troy, however, the majority of this year’s statues have not been to Troy before. “There are two or three out of the 20 that have been seen before,” said Karin Manovich, director of Troy Main Street. “The statues are in high demand, and our selection committee negotiated back and forth with the Sculptures Foundation to acquire new and interesting figures for this year’s exhibit.” The Sculptures Committee has more than a dozen volunteers from the community, and a small sub-committee reviewed hundreds of sculptures to decide which ones should come to Troy. They based their selections on avail-
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dation Inc. and is made possible by a grant from the General Fund of the Troy Foundation. Nearly 50 local businesses, organizations and individuals contributed to bring the exhibit to Troy, Manovich said. Presented by Troy Main Street in partnership with the city of Troy, Sculptures on the Square is a biennial public art exhibit in historic downtown Troy. Its purpose is to draw foot traffic to downtown Troy while celebrating and supporting public art. The first two years of the exhibit featured Johnson’s statues. WACO airplanes were sculptures in 2007. A variety of sculptures were featured in 2009, and in PROVIDED PHOTO/©1984 THE SCULPTURE FOUNDATION INC. WWW.SCULPTUREFOUNDATION.ORG 2011, decorated doors Seward Johnson’s bronze statues, including “Generation Bridge” picture here, lined the streets. are decorating the streets of downtown Troy in this summer’s Sculptures on “The event is good for the square exhibit. the community in many ways,” Manovich said. “It “From an economic de- is great family entertainability, attractiveness, ap- omy. While the purchase of propriateness and unique- a Johnson sculpture can velopment standpoint, Se- ment. Kids enjoy the lifecarry a price into the hun- ward Johnson’s statues ness. The full committee like statues, and many dreds of thousands of dol- bring tourists and resithen approved the selecpeople pose with the statlars, his work is accessible dents to downtown Troy by ues and photograph them. tions. through traveling exhibiThousands of visitors the thousands,” Manovich It draws visitors to downtion. Manovich said Troy were drawn to Troy in said. “That helps our town, which fill our residents and businesses 2003 and 2005 when his downtown to be vibrant restaurants and generates have been requesting the statues first appeared in and successful, which is business at our retail Sculptures on the Square, return of Johnson’s statpart of Troy Main Street’s stores. It brings visitors to ues for the last eight and it had a significant mission. The authentic Troy from around the reyears. impact on the local econlook of the statues, so gion and beyond, and that closely resembling a real translates into a signifiperson, makes the exhibit cant destination market(clockwise from top left): popular worldwide and in ing opportunity.” • “Sidewalk Judge,” by Seward Johnson ©1991 The Troy. The community has Brochures are available requested the exhibit, and for self-guided walking Sculpture Foundation Inc. www.sculpturefoundawe were fortunate enough tours of the outdoor extion.org to secure it and fund it • “Let’s Just Skip The Meeting,” by Seward Johnhibit in most downtown through the generosity of son ©1990 The Sculpture Foundation Inc. businesses through Troy www.sculpturefoundation.org the Troy Foundation. Main Street and through • “Gotcha,” by Seward Johnson ©1993 The SculpWithout their support, the the Miami County Visitors ture Foundation Inc. www.sculpturefoundation.org exhibit would be cost pro- Bureau. For further infor• “God Bless America,” by Seward Johnson ©2005 hibitive.” mation, call (937) 339The Sculpture Foundation Inc. www.sculpturefounThe exhibit is on loan 5455 or visit dation.org from the Sculpture Founwww.troymainstreet.org.
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Hobart Art Fair Saturday TROY — Those seeking fine arts and crafts as well as culinary delights will find it when the Miami County Park District holds the third annual Art Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve, 1400 Tyrone, just off of Dorset Road. Guests are invited to come out for a day of shopping, music, food and an opportunity to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. “This beautiful outdoor setting is the perfect place to spend a relaxing day,” said Tama Cassidy, assistant education director for the Miami County Park District. More than 20 artisans at the fair will sell everything from jewelry and apparel to garden decorations and cards. Dottie Brown, owner of Patty Cake and Morning Glory’s, conceived the Art Fair. “I just thought the preserve was the perfect setting for an art show,” Brown said. “We don’t have anything like this in our area. My vision for the show is to have it be a total experience of the senses.” In addition to the arts and crafts for
sale, the fair will feature music, demonstrations and food by LeDoux’s. “A great deal of attention to detail is put into creating an event where people walk away having experienced something extraordinary,” Brown said. New this year is the pairing of the popular Red Barn Melodies music program with the Art Fair. This program features performances by local musicians, included featured performances by Megan Osman, Mystic Flutes and Trial Drums, the Giggle Grass Band and Shades of Grey. Hobart Urban Nature Preserve is an 82-acre, award-winning park located in the heart of Troy near Main Street. The main entry brings visitors into the preserve via a country lane experience that is flanked by oak trees and a waving prairie. There are four welded steel sculptures donated from the collection of the Hobart Welding Institute placed in four distinct habitats. These sculptures highlight the relationship between nature and art. For more information, visit www.miamicountyparks.com.
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Celebrate mom with personalized Hallmark gifts have them pick out a gift,” Barhorst said. Hallmark has a few new gift items that kids PIQUA — Celebrate can personalize with their your mom this weekend own fingerprints, voices with a unique and perand photographs. Hallsonal gift from Readmore mark’s new Magic Prints Hallmark in downtown items include a way for Piqua. Shoppers will be children to send a handable to find a gift for any mom at this one-stop shop. print or footprint to their Hallmark, 430 N. Main mom or grandmother. Shoppers can pick out a St., will be open special hours this weekend in an- Magic Prints card, picture ticipation of Mother’s Day. frame or journal, and follow the instructions inHours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday cluded. It comes with a and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun- mitt of magic mess-free solution that coats the hand day. Manager Mary Beth or foot. When it is pressed Barhorst will have fresh to the paper provided, the flowers from Hallmark, candy and refreshments, in child’s print magically appears. addition to great gifts for “It’s great, especially if mom. your mom or grandma is “A lot of dads like to out of town,” Barhorst said. come with the kids and BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor
This year, Hallmark has partnered with Shutterfly.com, where visitors can make their own custom photo books, cards, stationery and more. Together the two companies are offering unique photo frames you can customize online. At the Hallmark store, you can pick out a wooden block frame that reads “mom,” “dad,” “home” or “love.” The letters have a clear piece on the front to insert one big photo that is cut out to match the shape of the letters. A family tree frame also is available. Once you get home, log on to shutterfly.com and follow the instructions that came with the frame. You can upload your photos, and Shutterfly will print it and send it to you at no ad-
ditional cost. Kids who want to have a little fun with the photos they take can get a Hallmark Pics & Props set from the store. It comes with props to take photos with, such as a sign that says “grandma” and a chalkboard heart they can customize. The kit also comes with a photo frame to display the photos you take with the props. Pics & Props sets also are available to celebrate Father’s Day, prom and graduation. Recording your child’s young voice also can make a priceless gift for mom. Hallmark has new recordable conversation books this year geared toward moms, dads, grandmas and grandpas. The books asks questions such as, “If you
and mom found a genie in a magic lamp, what three wishes would you make?” and “If you and mom made the world’s grossest pizza, what would you put on it?” There’s a button to push to record your child’s answer to the questions. “Hallmark likes to make memories,” Barhorst said. Recordable buttons with space for a photo also are available this year at Hallmark. They make a good desk accessory for any mom’s office. Jewelry-loving moms won’t be disappointed with a gift from Lotti Dotties, a new line of interchangeable magnetic jewelry now available at Readmore Hallmark. It includes rings, pins, earrings,
bracelets and necklaces that all have an empty space for a magnetic charm, which you can switch in and out. Several charms, or Dotties as they are called, are available, and they celebrate everything from birthstones, initials, family and friends, faith, animals, food, sports, holidays and more. “It gets addicting for people, and it’s reasonably price,” Barhorst said. Hallmark also has its Blooming Expressions flowers and a huge selection of cards for Mother’s Day. Gifts for grads and dads also are stocked on the shelves. Stop by the store this weekend to find the perfect gift, or call Hallmark at (937) 6150820 for more information.
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Tapestry Angel still stitching in Piqua new lines of hand-dyed flosses and of course, new embellishments. Attendees of this particular needlework show in Nashville are treated to a number of different educational opportunities, including advanced framing classes and sessions on different stitching techniques and copyright laws. This particular show has the added bonus of being a cash-and-carry market, so
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Mary Teach, owner of Tapestry Angel, works on a cross-stitch piece in the store. She has been stitching since she was a young girl.
there are plenty of new items in the store from the new lines, and even those that had to be ordered have already arrived. “One of the strengths of our store is the variety of items we offer. Generally we are only required to purchase three patterns of each design, and so we can
Teach said. Since the Tapestry Angel has been around for three decades, most people hear about the store through word of mouth from other cross-stitch enthusiasts, but Teach says she is fortunate to have the store listed on the websites of all the major de
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PIQUA — You have to be doing something right if you have been in business for almost 30 years, and in the case of the Tapestry Angel in downtown Piqua, it has been doing lots of things right. Located on Spring Street, the Tapestry Angel is a specialty store specializing in cross-stitch, needlepoint and picture framing. Business owner Mary Teach purchased the store from its original owner almost 20 years ago. She said when the Tapestry Angel first opened, it was one of a number of small shops on the street, which featured dolls, quilts and antiques. As you might expect with such a specialized niche, the business has a large following. “We are the only independent store of this type for 100 miles of this location and as a result, we have customers from as far away as Toledo, Cincinnati and Richmond, Ind.,” Teach said. Ever since she was a young girl, Teach has been cross-stitching. She doesn’t remember learning the skill exactly; it was just something she did, especially during summers at her grandmother’s house. Her favorite thing about cross-stitch is seeing the finished product. Teach thinks people get hooked on the hobby because it’s relaxing, but also because it doesn’t take a lot of creativity. “It’s just X’s,” she says. She remembers the time a young man came into the store after visiting an art show. “He wanted to be an artist, but he couldn’t draw, so he came in and started picking up patterns,” she
said. “It’s a left brain skill, so if you’re not artistic, it’s still something you can do and still have a nice finished artistic product.” Teach says the biggest trend she is seeing now is a tendency for her customers to take on more smaller projects rather than one large project that takes a lot of time. “We know that everyone has less time than they used to so now we are specifically buying charts and kits for smaller, quicker projects,” she said. “There are a number of new designers on the market and their designs are some of the best I have seen in years, especially the primitive, easy patterns. We have a number of younger customers, and these less complex projects are great way for them to get into needlework.” Another trend Teach noticed on her recent buying trip to the national market in Nashville, Tenn., was the increase in the number of designers who are putting complete kits together with the thread, design and fabric all included. And new designs were not the only thing Teach found at the needlework market. “There are a number of new fabrics on the market including over-dyed fabrics that give the background of the designs added dimension and texture,” she said. She also found a line of patterned fabric, several
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GET UP & GO Rhythm Cruizer’s RUSSIA — Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia will feature karaoke Saturday night. 115 North St. ◆ Saturday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. ◆ www.cruizersbarandgrill.c om ◆ (937) 526-4800 Muleskinner TIPP CITY — Celebrate National Bluegrass Month at the Tipp Roller Mill Theater when it opens for its 18th season with the Muleskinner Band Saturday evening. Bill Purk, playing guitar and mandolin, leads this Urbanabased band with Jim Peterson playing banjo, Ed Weisenbach from Springfield on guitar and Gary Markin on bass and vocals. Audiences will enjoy their bluegrass, country and gospel music in an easy-listening style. The Muleskinner Band seems a natural for the Roller Mill, which was originally a gristmill on Canal Lock 15 of the Miami Erie Canal. The band derives its name from the drivers, or muleskinners, of the mule teams that pulled canal boats. 225 E. Main St. ◆ $8 for adults, $4 for students K-12 and younger ◆ (937) 667-3696 DAI Jazz & Beyond DAYTON — Dayton Art Institute’s Vectren Jazz & Beyond series will introduce you to a new generation of talented young jazz musicians at the Centerville High School Jazz Night Thursday. Join the audience for a night of great music featuring band director Bill Burns with Centerville’s Jazz Combo and Ensemble. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Thursday 5:30 p.m. ◆ Free for museum members, $8 for non-members ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937)
223-5277 Jupiter String Quartet DAYTON — The Dayton Art Institute’s Vanguard Concerts season comes to a stellar conclusion Saturday with the Jupiter String Quartet. This tightly knit ensemble returns to the Vanguard Concerts stage in its 11th year of music-making across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and the Americas. They’ve played the world’s great halls and music festivals, and are members of the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Ensembles. They were recently appointed Quartet in Residence at the Oberlin Conservatory. The Dallas Morning News wrote, “Every so often a performance leaves us in awe of its attention to the finest details of balance and expression. And that’s how it was with the Jupiter String Quartet’s performance.” 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ $20 for adults, $15 for students ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 436-0244 Dayton Opera Star Gala DAYTON — Dayton Opera will host its Star Gala Sunday afternoon at the Schuster Center, featuring Stephanie Blythe. Blythe’s sumptuous mezzosoprano has captivated audiences at the Met and the world’s greatest opera houses. This Mother’s Day, take a sentimental journey as Blythe pays a personal tribute to the songs made famous by Kate Smith, the popular music icon whose stirring voices helped the country through the Great Depression and World War II. Enjoy favorites like “When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain,” “God Bless American” and so many more. The New York
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“Vendors in Vellore,” by artist Yuki Hall, is part of Gateway Arts Council’s Spring Fling show on display now at its art gallery in Sidney. Times wrote, “Ms. Blythe was in some ways an even better Kate Smith than Kate Smith.” 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Sunday 3 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $36 ◆ www.daytonopera.org ◆ (937) 228-3630 Bluegrass Tymes II DAYTON — CityFolk presents “Bluegrass Tymes II” Friday evening at the Dayton Masonic Center. Enjoy award-winning, modern bluegrass as one of the newest bands in bluegrass opens for one of the most established. Now celebrating its 22nd year as a band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out is one of the most successful and celebrated bluegrass ensembles of the last quarter century. Mentored by award-winning guitarist Tim Stafford of Blue Highway, the Sons of Bluegrass are heralded as one of the best upcoming bluegrass bands in the country. 525 W. Riverview Ave. ◆ Friday 8 p.m. ◆ Reserved single seats $25 ◆ www.cityfolk.org ◆ (937)
496-3863 May Festival CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati May Festival opens this weekend with the May Festival Chorus, May Festival Youth Chorus and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The weekend beings with “Eternal Comfort” Friday evening with the chorus, youth chorus and orchestra. Saturday’s performance is “The Pity of War” with the chorus and orchestra, as well as the Cincinnati Children’s Choir. “Sacred Sounds” is the title of Sunday’s performance with the chamber choir, youth chorus and members of the orchestra. Friday and Saturday’s performance’s will be at Music Hall, and Sunday’s show will be at Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. The May Festival continues with performances May 17 and 18. 1241 Elm St. ◆ Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8 p.m. ◆ Ticket prices vary ◆ www.mayfestival.com ◆
(513) 381-3300 Lima concert LIMA — The Lima Area Concert Band will perform a concert Saturday evening at Crouse Performance Hall. 7 Town Square ◆ Saturday 7:30 to 9 p.m. ◆ www.limaciviccenter.com ◆ (419) 224-1552 Dance recital LIMA — Lyn’s School of Dance will perform two shows at Crouse Performance Hall in Lima Sunday afternoon. 7 Town Square ◆ Sunday 1 and 6 p.m. ◆ www.limaciviccenter.com ◆ (419) 224-1552
Stage ‘Next to Normal’ DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association will present “Next to Normal” through May 19 at Victoria Theatre. One of the most talked about new shows from Broadway is “Next to Normal,” the acclaimed, groundbreaking musical “that pushes Broadway in new directions,” according to Rolling Stone. The musi-
cal tells the story of a mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect her illness has on her family. This contemporary Pulitzer Prize and Tonywinning musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses issues such as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact. “Next to Normal” is produced by the Human Race Theatre Company. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Tuesday through Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday 2 and 7:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $40 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘Sesame Street Live’ LIMA — “Sesame Street Live” comes to Lima’s Veterans Memorial Civic Center for performances on May 14 and 15. The show includes “Can’t Stop Singing,” “Elmo Makes Music” and Elmo’s Super Heroes.” 7 Town Square ◆ May 14 at 7 p.m., May 15 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ◆ www.limaciviccenter.com ◆ (419) 224-1552 ‘Sound of Music’ SPRINGBORO — La Comedia Dinner Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” now through June 30. When Maria leaves the convent to govern the seven mischievous children of widowed Captain von Trapp, she brings music, laughter and love back to their home in this musical masterpiece. The memorable score by Rodgers and Hammerstein features such beloved songs as “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Every Mountain” and of course, the title song. 765
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Eye candy Ohio Watercolor Society TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center is hosting the Ohio Watercolor Society’s 35th Traveling Exhibition, which is an extremely popular May event at the Hayner, now through May 26. The Ohio Watercolor Society Exhibition will have on display 40 eclectic watercolors that include landscapes, still lifes, portraits and abstracts with painting styles ranging from very traditional watercolor to unconventional methods combining acrylics, inks, prisma pencils and overlays with the watercolor paint. Miami Valley artists include Peter Frederick, of Dayton; Misuk Goltz, of Xenia; Yuki Hall, of Beavercreek; and former Troy resident Angela Chang. The traveling paintings are part of the OWS competition that was selected from more than 300 entries by artists from all over Ohio and surrounding states. This is one of the finest watercolor exhibits in the area. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through May 26 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troy-
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• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 (937) 548-5112 Student aviation exhibit DAYTON — Nearly 200 pieces of art created by local students from schools across the Miami Valley will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during the 30th annual Student Aviation Art Competition and Exhibition, on display now through Sunday. Student artists from both private and public schools in Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties created artwork based on the theme “XPlanes.” 1100 Spaatz St. ◆ Now through Sunday ◆ Free admission ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af.mil ◆ (937) 255-3286 BNC art exhibit TROY — Brukner Nature Center is featuring the work of “Three Women in the Woods: Words & Images” in its art gallery. Come explore this wonderous exhibit of poetry by Jill Sell, photography by Jane Rogers and watercolors by Patricia Hanahan Signier, that illustrates the need to preserve and conserve the beauty of the woodlands. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Through June 16 ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493
Family fun WACO lecture TROY — WACO Historical Society will host guest speakers former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Jim Miller and former Marine Corp. Major Robert Burkman May 15 as part of WACO’s Adult Lecture Series. Miller and Burkman are both recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross, our nation’s
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The Piccadilly Circus will be at Hara Arena Saturday and Sunday. highest military award for heroism in airmanship. The speakers will discuss the Distinguished Flying Cross Society and the eminent aviators who have been awarded these medals in the past. Both Miller and Burkman received their DFC awards during the Vietnam conflict for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Donations will be accepted to benefit WACO Historical Society. 1865 S. County Road 25-A ◆ May 15, 7 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.wacoairmuseum.org BNC’s Big Sit and migratory day TROY — Brukner Nature Center will host its Big Sit Saturday, followed by International Migratory Bird Day. Come join some intrepid BNC staff, bird club members and volunteers as they sit in a 17-foot circle in the park-
ing lot and tally every bird species seen or heard from that small island. This annual 15-hour fundraising event is held to share the fun and excitement of bird watching with others, to encourage an interest in this lifelong hobby and to raise funds for the center’s wildlife ambassadors. BNC has more than 50 wildlife ambassadors, which are permanently injured wild animals that are the stars of BNC’s educational programs. Following the Big Sit, BNC will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, which brings attention to one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas – bird migration. Public awareness and concern are crucial components of migratory bird conservation. Guests will experience a live bird presentation, visit the tree-top and ground-level vistas and explore birding
optics. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Saturday, Big Sit from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., International Migratory Bird Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ Free for BNC members, non-member admission $2.50 per person or $10 per family ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Hayner film series TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center’s film series Lets Go to the Movies at Hayner concludes for the season with a showing of “The Glenn Miller Story” Friday evening. The evening will start out 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 Piccadilly Circus DAYTON — The Piccadilly Circus is coming to Hara Arena Saturday and Sunday. Piccadilly Circus has everything you’d expect to see at a Circus. It is returning with an all new show called “Blammo!” Audiences will see the Cossak Warriors on horseback, Motorcycle Nitro Cowboys in the globe of death, camels and zebras performing with ponies, clowns and comedy acts and much more. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Saturday at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m. ◆ Adult tickets from $28, children’s tickets from $8 ◆ www.thefuncircus.com
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe and what a party it was! My parents said five or six little friends … hahaha. I had 35 of the best friends ever. My dad said, “Do you We are fast approaching want me to set up some the “season of parties” — board game tables?” graduations, wedding recep“Nope! We are going to tions and spring birthday play ‘post office,’” I said. parties. I had always “Oh, OK,” he said, not wished I would have been knowing what it was until born in a warm month to he caught a couple have one of those wonderful smooching on the basement outdoor birthday parties, staircase. like my August birthday My little friends went sisters had with fresh flow- home at 9 p.m., and from ers on their cakes, friends, that time on, it was back to fun and sun! the birthday cake in the My January birthday al- middle of the kitchen table. ways consisted of a birthNo matter what kind of day cake in the middle of party you will be hosting the kitchen table, a halfthis spring and summer, the sung happy birthday song key is to make it stress-free and watching my dad for yourself. There are so shovel snow. I didn’t have a many nice, low budget decoactual party with friends rating ideas on the web, like until my sweet 16 birthday, Pinterest, that will make your party the talk of the town without busting the budget. Below are a few of my favorites. Happy cooking! Email me at dwolfe@civitasmedia.com. • To keep ice cubes from iN75 is an melting at a party, put them entertainment guide in a bowl and then set that and marketing bowl in a larger one filled publication of Civitas with dry ice. Media, which includes • Slice a loaf of French the Piqua Daily Call, bread lengthwise, fill with Sidney Daily News your favorite filling (I use and Troy Daily News homemade chicken salad) and use an electric knife for
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easy slicing. • Freeze leftover wine in ice cube trays, and then store the cubes in freezer bags. Use the wine cubes in wine coolers or any dish that calls for wine. • Are you serving a dessert that needs to be flambéed? I soak sugar cubes in lemon or orange extract that contains alcohol, then set them on the dessert. Carefully light the sugar cubes with a match for the beautiful fire effect. • Use cookie cutters for kids sandwiches. They are always a party hit! • Roll nice-sized grapes (red, black and green) in granulated sugar, then freeze. This makes a wonderful decoration for any plate and they are delicious to eat. Lime Punch 1 large bottle 7-Up 1 gallon lime sherbet 1 can lime concentrate 3 limes, quartered Mix all ingredients together. Use green food coloring to make green ice cubes. This is great for a children’s party! Hot Beef Dip 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 8-ounce container sour cream 2 2.5-ounce jars dried beef, chopped or shredded 3 tablespoons minced onion
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1 bell pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup finely chopped nuts Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, beef, onion and bell pepper. Place in baking dish. Stir together butter and nuts and sprinkle over cream cheese mixture. Bake 30 minutes or until hot. Serve warm with crackers. Cheese Puffs 2 cups medium sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup soft oleo 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 45-50 small olives Mix all ingredients but olives. Wrap dough around
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 olives and put on cookie sheet. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Serve warm. Spinach Balls 2 packages chopped frozen spinach 2 cups seasoned stuffing 6 eggs, beaten 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon accent 1/2 teaspoon thyme
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