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Ginghamsburg is ready to rock the lawn The Afters, Hawk Nelson and more to perform at free community concert BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor TIPP CITY — More than 4,000 people gathered on the lawn at Ginghamsburg Church last year to rock out to some of the most popular bands in Christian music. Ginghamsburg’s Concert on the Lawn is back this summer with more bands, more activities and more fun for the entire community. Concert on the Lawn will be June 19 on the front lawn of Ginghamsburg’s Tipp City campus, 6759 S. County Road 25-A. Opening the show is new artist Kyle Sherman at 6 p.m., followed by bands Leeland and Hawk Nelson. Headliners The Afters will take the stage at 8 p.m. The bands will sell merchandise, sign autographs and meet with fans throughout the concert. The lawn will open at 5 p.m., and the show goes on rain or shine. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, and some bleacher seating will be available. Growing audience James Keith Posey, director of worship and music ministry, is hoping to see 5,000 people make it out to this year’s show, the third for the church. After about 800 people came to the first show in 2011, attendance jumped to more than 4,000 last year, he said. “It was pretty crazy, but the good news is we have a lot of space,” he said. More food vendors will be on the grounds this year, offering carnival foods, pizza, snow cones, ice cream and more. Kids can enjoy tattoos, kites
“If you miss this concert, you’re going to miss something really big. This is going to be one of the big concert events of the year.”
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— James Keith Posey and Frisbees, and Posey said beach balls will be bouncing everywhere. And there’s more good news. The concert is free. “It’s really our gift to the community. We want to offer our community the opportunity to have good family fun without worrying about if it’s good for the kids,” Posey said. “I’ve got bands that I think will appeal to the whole family from young kids to people my parents’ age.” Booking bands When looking to book bands, Posey calls a national agency in Nashville, Tenn., and talks to them about the event and what kind of artists he wants to sign. This year, he discovered Ginghamsburg’s Concert on the Lawn is gaining a reputation. “Fortunately we had such good feedback. The bands who came last year just loved it and sent feedback to other bands and agencies,” he said. Sanctus Real, who headlined last year’s concert, wanted to come back, but Posey wants to keep the concert fresh by bringing diversity to the stage and artists people haven’t seen before.
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that started at his local church as a teenager, progressed to Dallas Baptist University and finally lead him to a full-time role as worship leader at Lifechurch.TV’s Fort Worth campus. Sherman describes his sound on his album “Hear Me” as an “eclectic and authentic mix of rootsy, southern soul.” He says his worshipful music fits in a downtown bar room as much as it does a suburban mega-church. Songs include “Come To Me,” “The Greatest Tear” and “All Things New (Hallelujah).” Leeland Leeland is a Christian rock band from Baytown, Texas, formed in 2004, although lead singer Leeland Mooring had been writing songs beforehand. Nomi-
The Afters “I believe this concert is slowly becoming the concert event of the Miami Valley,” he said. “I’m extremely excited about the lineup. Last year, we had two main bands, and this year I feel we’ve got three strong bands (plus an opening act).”
Sherman is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and recently signed on as the flagship artist to brand new label RayLynn Records. Sherman has been on a decade-long path of leading worship
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nated for three Grammy Awards — one for each of its previously released albums — this time around, lead singer Leeland Mooring and brother Jack Mooring are joined by 18-year-old new member (and younger sister) Shelly, along with drummer Mike Smith. The band brings fans 11 new modern songs inspired by historical “fathers of the faith” — men like theologian Jonathan Edwards and Salvation Army founder William Booth, whose depth of belief and passion for God started an uprising of faith wherever they went. Leeland’s fourth studio album, “The Great Awakening,” was released in September 2011 and received a nomination to the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Leeland is considered one of the most important voices in a new generation of worship music. Known for its passion-filled live experience, “The Great Awakening” stirs a fresh desire for personal and worldwide worship revival. “Leeland has been one of my favorite bands for years. They have great music,” Posey said. Hawk Nelson Hawk Nelson is a Christian punk band hailing from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has • See Ginghamsburg on page 4
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Nelly’s Echo comes to Sidney Theatre stage BY MELANIE SPEICHER For iN75
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Sanctus Real performed to a crowd of more than 4,000 at last year’s Ginghamsburg Concert on the Lawn (also pictured on cover). Four acts are slated for the 2013 concert June 19.
Ginghamsburg • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 become very popular in the Christian music scene, and released its sixth studio album, “Made,” in April. In many ways, “Made” reflects the journey Hawk Nelson has been on since “Crazy Love” was released in 2011. Since then, the band has found a new label home with Fair Trade Services. Also, longtime guitarist for the band, Jonathan Steingard, has transitioned into the role of frontman
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after Jason Dunn departed to begin his solo career, and the band of four is now a trio of him, Daniel Biro on bass and Justin Benner on drums. “Hawk Nelson is great because they are punk meets contemporary Christian music,” Posey said. The Afters Headlining band The Afters are a Christian pop rock band founded by Joshua Havens and Matt Fuqua. Havens and Fuqua first worked together in a Starbucks coffee shop in Mesquite, Texas, where they played for customers before deciding to form a band. The Afters just released their fourth studio album, “Life is Beautiful,” based on the last two years of the band members’ lives and how their struggles and experiences have led to the making of the acclaimed album. The album has already earned The Afters more praise and the continuous ac-
claim of fans. The lead single “Every Good Thing” has continued to climb the charts and has made it to the Top 10 on Billboard Hot AC chart and Top 20 on Billboard National Christian audience. “The Afters are heavy hitters,” Posey said. “The show they’ll put on is going to be tremendous.” Everyone welcome Ginghamsburg’s welcome center will be open during the concert to give information about the church and its outreach, and Posey wants the community to feel welcome. “Our doors are always open and we’re excited about anyone who wants to get excited about Ginghamsburg, but this concert is really just about getting the community together to have a great time,” Posey said. “If you miss this concert, you’re going to miss something really big. This is going to be one of the big concert events of the year.”
SIDNEY — With a turn of a chair, Nelly’s Echo became a favorite of Christina Aguilera on season three of the NBC hit show “The Voice.” And now Nelson Emokpae, who formed Nelly’s Echo in 2007, is hoping to turn some audience members in their seats when he performs at the Sidney Historic Theatre Saturday at 8 p.m. Emokpae was the choice of two of the judges on “The Voice.” Adam Levine, lead singer of Maroon 5, also hit his button and turned around for the singer. “It was all very overwhelming,” Emokpae said. “I had made it clear that whoever turned around first would be who I would pick. I have no regrets about picking Christina.” Emokpae got as far as the battle rounds before he said goodbye to his judge. “I don’t remember a lot of what happened (during the show),” he said. “They show five minutes of you on the show, but you’ve spent two weeks of shooting for the show. There was a lot of hurry, hurry and then wait to perform. “I was very aware of the magnitude of what I was doing,” he said. “I knew all of America was going to see me. I’m very proud of my memories of the show.” His time on “The Voice” was a learning experience. “I learned I’m more willing to compromise,” he said. “I’m able to take more punches to my chin than I thought I could.”
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Nelson Emokpae, who formed Nelly’s Echo, will perform at the Historic Sidney Theatre Saturday evening. Since his performance on “The Voice,” Emokpae has been touring the United States. He has performed at 60 dates in the spring at colleges. “I’ve performed at coffeehouses to big crowds,” he said. “The size of the crowd depends on how much knowledge of my music they have going in.” Nelly’s Echo, he said, means music is a two-way street. Nelly refers to the musician and music, while Echo refers to the audience’s appreciation of the music. A native of Africa, Emokpae has released two albums via Nelly’s Echo. A third album will be released in July in Baltimore. He also has shot his first video to the song “I
Love You.” As a teen in Nigeria, he listened to African music. When he moved to the United States, he listened to Western styles of music. “My music leaves people thinking this is something they’ve heard before but they’ve never experienced before,” he said. “Without the audience, my music doesn’t exist.” Usually when he performs at the various colleges, he is a solo performer. For the Sidney performance, he’s hoping to bring a two- or threepiece band with him. When he performs in Baltimore, he has a six-piece band. “I spent a couple of days on Facebook to see how • See Echo on page 12
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Tipp City will be full of music this summer Canal Music Fest kicks off new Summer Music Series
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TIPP CITY — Plans are being finalized for the fourth annual Canal Music Fest and the first ever Summer Music Series. Supported in part by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council and promoted by the Tipp City Area Arts Council, the Canal Music Fest scheduled for Saturday at 6:30 p.m. will be the kick-off of the Summer Music Series. On July 13, come and hear Tipp City’s very own 7th Street Band. On Aug. 10, join residents for some great bluegrass music performed by the band Nightflyer, and on Sept. 14, enjoy the beautiful music of Seraphim. The Summer Music Series shows will all be held in or around the Tipp City Park Roundhouse and are free and open to the public. The premiere event of the Summer Music Series is the fourth an-
nual Canal Music Fest on Saturday. The headline act for this year’s show will be Phil Dirt and the Dozers, the most popular vintage rock ‘n’ roll show in the nation. Local, blues-inspired band the Broken Lights also will perform. The show will be held at the Tipp City Public Park’s baseball fields located off Parkwood Drive, just north of the Tipp City Aquatic Center. Event-goers will find free parking in the aquatic center’s parking lot. The Canal Music Fest is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will be provided by Fox’s Pizza, Hickory River, Wiggy Dip and the Downtown Tipp City Partnership. Raffle tickets good for gift certificates from area businesses and restaurants will be available for purchase. No coolers are permitted, but
bring your lawn chair or blanket, along with your family and friends to enjoy an evening of music and fun. Additional event sponsors are Favorite Insurance, Frisch’s, Gibson Law Offices, Kroger, WiGro Construction, Fulton Farms, Meijer, Monroe Federal, Regal Beloit, Unity National Bank, Tipp City VFW, Voss Honda, Erwin Chrysler, Duvall, LeVeck Lighting, Club 55, Lauber’s Family Market, Holiday Inn, La Piazza, Bowman & Landis, Kohl’s and The Caroline. The Tipp City Area Arts Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, development and support of the visual, musical, physical and literary arts in Tipp City and the surrounding areas. DoPROVIDED PHOTO nations may be given the night of the show and will be gladly accepted Concert-goers enjoy the 2012 Canal Music Fest in Tipp City. This year’s show is Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and greatly appreciated.
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Horse farm offers unique summer camps BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor TROY — If you’re looking for a unique summer camp for your children, you’ll find it a Bellwether Farm in Troy. The business is offering new summer camps with hands-on experience with horses for ages 7 and older. Owner and program director Jennifer DeMaro opened the horse farm on her property at 2720 Peebles Road last year, but this is the first summer she has offered camps. The camps teach non-riding and riding horse skills, which promote confidence, teamwork, responsibility and leadership. Two camps Two programs will be offered — Fun with Horses and Beginner Riding Camp. This month, camp dates are June 10-14 for Fun with Horses and June 17-21 for Beginner Riding Camp. In July, camp will be held July 812 for Fun with Horses and July 15-19 for Beginner Riding Camp. All camps are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Fun with Horses provides children with an introduction to horses in a hands-on environment. Instruction topics will include safety, grooming, feeding, horse behavior,
tack and fun facts about horses. While this program does not involve riding horses, children will spend lots of time doing ground work with the animals. In Beginner Riding Camp, students participate in private lessons during the week and in practical horse activities and horse crafts. They’ll learn about breeds of horses, colors, markings, parts of the horse and other information. Since riding lessons are private, they can be designed based on the level of rider. No previous riding experience is necessary, and students do not have to take the Fun with Horses camp before the riding camp. Camp days usually start with hands-on activities, including grooming, bathing and tacking the horses, followed by equine games to promote safety and fun. An arts and crafts session is held before lunch. Campers need to bring a bagged lunch every day except Friday, when the camp sponsors a pizza party. After lunch, students will have classroom time learning about horses and their daily lives. Special guest speakers or demonstrations, as well as private riding lessons for the riding camp, will complete
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Jennifer DeMaro, owner of Bellwether Farm, pets Georgia in the stables. Georgia and three other horses will interact with children during the farm’s summer camps for kids 7 and older. the afternoon. Additional riding lessons are available after camp hours at a special rate for campers. Early drop-off and pick-up times also are available. Discounts available Though the first camp begins in just a few days, there is still time to sign up. A discount is being offered for all June dates. Military and second sibling discounts always are available. DeMaro has been involved with horses for more than 30 years, and it was always her dream to open her own farm. She put that dream on hold to serve in the Air Force, marry her husband, Doug, earn a master’s degree in library science, raise two children — Casey and
Matthew, now in college — and work for the government. The family lived in Bellbrook and raised a small number of horses on a 5-acre farm. Finally at the point in her life where she felt the time was right, DeMaro and her supportive family moved to the 10-acre property in Troy to open Bellwether Farm. In addition to the summer camps, she offers educational programs for homeschool groups, scout troops, youth groups and other clubs interested in designing their own experience. She also continues to work for a communications company, but hopes to make the farm her full-time job one day and expand to include adult programs.
During the camps, DeMaro will teach the curriculum and ground work with the horses, while nearby neighbor Nicole Eckert will teach the oneon-one riding lessons. Eckert has been providing horse lessons for 12 years and is certified through the Certified Horsemanship Association. Her experiences include working at a major park system as a riding instructor and summer camp facilitator, along with working with Five River Metro Parks County Mounted Patrol and training the Royal Canadian Mounted Patrol. She owns her own business, JCE Stables, and enjoys working with children as well as adults. She has the unique ability to pro-
vide just the right support and challenge to foster confidence while developing solid foundational skills. Four horses Eckert is bringing one of her own horses to Bellwether Farm for the summer camps. Sabata is a 10-year-old paint who is a patient teacher and loves attention. He is joining DeMaro’s three horses — Tommy, Georgia and Jazz. Tommy is a 27-year-old Arab who has lived a very active life and loves to be groomed. He has been a barrel horse and 4-H mount in English Pleasure in the past, and is a great lesson horse for ground work. Georgia is a 9-yearold Percheron cross who was rescued. She enjoys working in the riding lesson program. Jazz is a 17year-old Thoroughbred who retired from farm life in Kentucky and has made a good home at Bellwether. She likes being busy and getting lots of activity. Small, tailored camps The camps are limited to six children in each session, which allows the students to have more time up close with the animals. DeMaro will make each camp a little different so children can take them all if they wish. She’ll also incorporate humane education into the program. “If you’re looking for a unique experience for kids to be introduced or re-introduced to horses in small groups, this is a unique camp experience with a more hands-on approach,” she said. For more information or to sign up for camp, call Bellwether Farm at (937) 623-4258. Check out the website at www.bellwetherfarm.com.
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New veterinarian joins Ballet school offers summer classes Troy Animal Hospital My desire to be a veterinarian began in junior high school and was realized when I was accepted to the Ohio State TROY — Troy Animal Hospital has University School of Veterinary Medicine. welcomed a new veterinarian, and asked Therefore, in 2003, I left Troy Animal her to introduce herself to local residents. Hospital to begin my veterinary training. Read on for her bio. Upon graduation in 2007, I began My name is Sarah Morrow. I am the work at a practice in Jupiter, Fla., where newest veterinarian at Troy Animal Hos- I gained a lot of experience in one year. I pital and Bird Clinic, however, I am not returned to Ohio to be closer to my family new to the practice. I grew up in Tipp and spent the next four years in Eaton. City, graduated from Tippecanoe High Despite enjoying the practice and comSchool and attended undergraduate munity, I wanted to be closer to Vandalia. school at Wright State University. I had always enjoyed working at Troy AnI first met Dr. Lonnie Davis and Dr. imal Hospital, so when Dr. Davis offered Julie Peterson at Troy Animal Hospital me the opportunity, I couldn’t say no. when I was hired to work in the kennel Since returning to the practice in Auas a junior in high school. During the fol- gust 2012, I have enjoyed meeting many lowing five years, I cleaned a lot of cages, new people and pets, as well as seeing walked a lot of dogs and enjoyed helping some people and pets from many years care for many cats, dogs, birds, ferrets, ago. I look forward to meeting many more turtles, lizards, guinea pigs and anything people and caring for many more pets in else I could get my hands on. the years to come.
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GET UP & GO Rhythm Tipp Community Night TIPP CITY — The Community Night Summer Concert Series kicks off it’s 22nd season in downtown Tipp City Friday. The concert will be held on North Second Street in the same location as always (this area remains unaffected by the Main Street construction project.) The evening of free music will begin with the McCrazies, followed by the popular band the Termites. The McCrazies started at Tippecanoe High School with a few teachers and students jamming for certain school events. The band has now grown and branched out to take its show to various venues in the Dayton area. The McCrazies mainly play covers that include rock, pop and blues. For 25 years, the Termites have kept the classic rock music of the ’60s and ’70s beating strong. In 1988, two brothers from the Centerville/Kettering area got together to form the core of the band. The band blends male and female vocals to create an infectious sound from its impressive 200-plus repertoire of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll hits ever. Community Night is a hometown tradition held the first Friday of the month June through Sep-
tember. Bring a lawn chair and join with friends and community for a little fun and relaxation. In case of bad weather, the concert will be cancelled. North Second Street • Friday 6 p.m. • Free admission • (937) 667-3696 Ragtime River Boat Rats TIPP CITY — The Tipp Roller Mill Theater presents the Ragtime River Boat Rats Saturday evening. The band will perform a program reminiscent of the showboat era with good old ragtime music, some Jolson, Americana and a strong flavor of patriotism. The Ragtime River Boat Rats have been performing since the early 1980s and feature music that is fun and has stood the test of time. The music and the mood are happy, lively and toe-tapping. It is the intent of the group to preserve and promote a style of music extremely popular and loved by generations of the last century. Audiences delight in the distinctive and unique sound of the four-string banjos featured by the group. 225 E. Main St. • Saturday 7:30 p.m. • $8 for adults, $4 for students K12 • (937) 667-3696 Cruizer’s RUSSIA — Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia will feature a bike and
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hasn’t stopped since. There hasn’t been more than a two-year gap between releases of his seven studio albums, which feature more than 15 No. 1 hits. Concert-goers can look forward to hearing some of those hits, along with songs from his latest album “Wheelhouse.” 6295 Kellogg Ave. • Thursday 7 p.m. • Tickets from $29.50 • www.riverbend.org • (513) 381-3300 Smokey Robinson CINCINNATI — Motown legend and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Smokey Robinson joins the Cincinnati Pops for an evening of hits from his extensive career Saturday at Riverbend Music Center. Learn why Bob Dylan called Robinson America’s “greatest living poet” when you hear time-honored classics like “I Second That Emotion,” “Ooh Baby Baby” and “The Tracks of My Tears.” 6295 Kellogg Ave. • Saturday 8 p.m. • Tickets from $20 • www.cincinnatipops.org • (513) 3813300
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kids at home and get ready for some ridiculous, riotous and downright raunchy puppet behavior in the 2004 triple Tony Awardwinner “Avenue Q” presented at the Loft Theatre Thursday through June 23. Come sing along with Princeton, a fresh-faced college grad, and all his wacky new neighbors living way, way, way out on New York City’s Avenue Q. The life lessons come fast and funny as he learns that “It Sucks to Be Me,” “The Internet Is for Porn” and “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist.” Presented in collaboration with the puppet masters at the Zoot Theatre Company, it’s laugh-out-loud musical mayhem that’s not for the little ones or the faint of heart. 126 N. Main St. • Thursday through June 23 at various showtimes • Tickets from $41 • www.victoriatheatre.com • (937) 228-3630 ‘Dreamgirls’ DAYTON — A sensational new stage production of “Dreamgirls” is at the Schuster Center through Sunday. Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, “Dreamgirls” tells the story of an up-andcoming 1960s singing girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony Award and Grammy Award winner Tom Eyen, “Dreamgirls” features the unforgettable hits “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only” and “Listen.” This Tony Award- and Academy Award-winning musical sparkles like never before. 1 W. 2nd St. • Today through Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 and 8 p.m., Sun-
day 2 and 7:30 p.m. • Tickets from $40 • www.victoriatheatre.com • (937) 228-3630 ‘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 W. Central Ave. • Various showtimes through June 30 • Tickets from $55 • lacomedia.com • (937) 7464554
Eye candy Flood exhibit TROY — Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is hosting a reception Friday evening for its exhibit “The Great Flood 1913-Troy.” This exhibit is in partnership with the Troy Historical Society. It has been 100 years since the Great Flood devastated the Miami Valley. The story of how Troy was affected by the flood will be told through vintage and contemporary photographs, time lines, maps, oral histories and quotes such as, “Late Monday afternoon it was realized that the city was in grave danger of high waters, but there was no thought that it would go the terrible extent it did,” from The Troy Record on April 4, 1914. The Miami Valley should never have a devastating flood again due to the Miami Conservancy’s dams and dry basin system.
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Learn about the fight and strong opposition that tried to keep dams and basins from being built. The photographs are from the Troy Historical Society’s collection. Judy Deeter, Rick Jackson and Jo Ann Gamblee provided the information for the timelines, and Doug Christian researched map sites. The Troy Historical Society’s book “Troy and The Great Flood” will be available for purchase. The exhibit will run through July 28. 301 W. Main St. • Reception Friday 6 p.m., on view daily through July 28 • Free admission • www.troyhayner.org • (937) 3390457 Art at Aullwood DAYTON — “Abstracted from Nature” by Joan Marcus and “A Potpourri of Photographs” by Mike Jaffe is on display now at Aullwood Audubon Center through June 16. This photographic exhibit features nature, animals, people and buildings. Marcus, whose first medium is watercolor painting, used photographs to capture images of subjects to paint. As she became intrigued with the photograph as a piece of art itself, she combined photography with a love of nature and hiking. Her collection is an attempt to bring nature as close as possible. After retirement Jaffe was able to develop his interest in photography. In his exhibit, visitors will see everything from the abstract to a snapshot taken from a car window with a point-and-shoot camera. “Photography can be a record of your travels both in reality and fantasy. It can be a record of your life events both joy-
ful and tragic, and it can be a creative tool with which you can express yourself and communicate with the world,” Jaffe said. 1000 Aullwood Road • Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. through June 16 • Admission $5 per adult, $3 per child • www.aullwood.center.aud ubon.org • (937) 890-7360 GAC Spring Fling SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council’s 13th annual Spring Fling Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale is open to the public now through Friday. The area’s premier fine art show features works by more than 70 area artists. Prizes were awarded in each category for first, second and third place, as well as best of show and people’s choice. 216 N. Miami Ave. • Weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 7 • Free admission • www.gatewayartscouncil.org • (937) 498-2787 Art at the Mill GREENVILLE — One of a kind hand-pulled prints plus pastel paintings by Bellbrook resident Andrea Starkey is paired with wood-fired clay vessels created by Patrick Rademaker, of Louisville, Ky., at Art at the Mill during the month of June at Bear’s Mill. Andrea Starkey began working as a commercial artist in 1990, but decided to drop the “commercial” from her title in 2009 when she began showing her pastels in juried competitions. Her atmospheric natureinspired paintings utilize layering to explore the effects of light on the landscapes she creates on canvas. A recent graduate of the University of Louisville, Patrick Rademaker works in a style
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 that keeps him physically involved in all aspects of the development of his wood-fired creations. He formulates his own clay and builds his own kilns where he interprets the results of firings and then actively responds to those results to capture and enhance the end product so that it satisfies the creator and speaks clearly to the viewer. He aims for his utilitarian vessels to forge a relationship with others, inspiring continued interaction and subtly connecting the narrative of the potter’s process to the ultimate user of the piece. 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road Daily • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June • Free admission • www.bearsmill.com • (937) 548-5112 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. Proceeds from the sale of the art will support BNC’s mission to promote wildlife conservation. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road • Through June 16 • www.bruknernaturecenter.com • (937) 698-6493
Family fun Botkins Carousel BOTKINS — Botkins Carousel provides lots of family fun this weekend in downtown Botkins. The festival features live entertainment, a queen contest, parades, chicken dinners, rides and conces-
sions. Downtown Botkins • Friday, Saturday and Sunday • www.botkinscarousel.com Humane society fundraiser TROY — The Miami County Humane Society and the Troy Rec Center are hosting a fundraiser Saturday at the Troy Rec. The public is invited. The day will include baskets and raffle items, a cake walk, face painting, 50/50 drawing, kids games and more. Mugs, T-shirts, sweatshirts and Animal Friends Cards will be available. The Pop Rocks will hold a jump rope clinic in one-hour sessions. Cost of the clinic is $10 per child, and children must bring their own jump rope. Call the Troy Rec to pre-register. Folks are encouraged to bring a donation of cat or dog food, treats or litter. Funds raised will benefit the Miami County Humane Society and the Troy Rec. 11 N. Market St. • Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • www.facebook.com/MiamiCountyHumaneSociety • (937) 339-1923 BNC Family Discovery Days TROY — Family fun begins with Brukner Nature Center’s Family Discovery Days on the second Saturday of every month this summer. Discovery Days is hands-on fun for all ages, including adults. BNC staff will bring nets out to catch dragonflies, and the group will go to the creek and search for crayfish and learn to use binoculars to search for backyard birds. Each program will include something cool you can take home to remember all you’ve learned. Registration is preferred, but not required. 5995 Horseshoe
Bend Road • Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. • Free for BNC members, non-member admission $2.50 per person or $10 per family • www.bruknernaturecenter.com • (937) 698-6493 Wild Journeys TROY — Brukner Nature Center will present “Video Tour of New Zealand and Australia” Monday evening as part of its Wild Journeys series. Visitors will relive, by video, the natural history trip to New Zealand and Australia sponsored by Brukner Nature Center in November 1997. The adventure begins on Tiritiri Island, a wildlife sanctuary off the coast of New Zealand, then on to Kangaroo Island just south of Australia. In Australia the trip included the areas around Sydney, Darwin and Cairns, where the Great Barrier Reef was explored. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road • Monday 7 p.m. • Free for BNC members, non-member admission $2 per person • www.bruknernaturecenter.com • (937) 698-6493 Cemetery walk TIPP CITY — The
Tippecanoe Historical Society will host a cemetery walk at Maple Hill Cemetery Sunday evening. Several local people will tell the stories of residents of the past and their contributions to society. Michael Krieger Ellis, the grandson of Ned Sprecher, will present a program on his grandfather’s military accomplishments. At 7 p.m., a presentation by the Honor Guard from the Tipp City American Legion Post 586 will take place, followed by the playing of “Taps.” South Hyatt St. • Sunday 5 to 7 p.m. • (937) 698-6798 or (937) 332-6724 Gun show DAYTON — Bill Goodman’s Gun and 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
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Opening Friday ‘The Internship’
K C I L CATCH A F
Billy and Nick are salesmen whose careers have been demolished by the digital world. Trying to prove their relevance, they talk their way into coveted internships at Google, along with a team of bright, ambitious college students. But, gaining entrance to this utopia is only half the battle. Now they must compete with a group of the nation’s most elite, tech-savvy geniuses to prove that necessity really is the mother of re-invention. Starring: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Josh Gad, Joanna Garcia Genre, rating: Comedy, PG-13
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in “The Internship.”
Still showing ‘After Earth’ A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige and his legendary father Cypher stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet and an unstoppable alien creature that escaped during the crash. Father and son must learn to work together and trust one another if they want any chance of returning home. Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Isabelle Fuhrman, Zoe Kravitz Genre, rating: Action/fantasy, PG-13
Will Smith and Jaden Smith star in “After Earth.”
‘Now You See Me’ In a game of cat and mouse, an elite FBI squad is pitted against “The Four Horsemen,” a super-team of the world’s greatest illusionists. “The Four Horsemen” pull off a series of daring heists against corrupt business leaders during their performances, showering the stolen profits on their audiences while staying one step ahead of the law. Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson Genre, rating: Mystery/suspense, PG-13
‘The Hangover Part III’ “The Hangover Part III” is the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy franchise. This time, there’s no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Heather Graham Genre, rating: Comedy, R
‘Fast & Furious 6’
Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms star in “The Hangover Part III.”
Since Dom and Brian’s Rio heist toppled a kingpin’s empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives incomplete. Meanwhile, Hobbs has been tracking an organization of lethally skilled mercenary drivers across 12 countries, whose mastermind is aided by a ruthless second-in-command revealed to be the love Dom thought was dead, Letty. The only way to stop the criminal outfit is to outmatch them at street level, so Hobbs asks Dom to assemble his elite team in London. Payment? Full pardons for all of them so they can return home and make their families whole again. Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez Genre, rating: Action/adventure, PG-13
Now on DVD • “A Good Day to Die Hard” • “Warm Bodies” • “Identity Thief” • “Escape from Planet Earth” • “Breaking Bad: The Fifth Season” • “Falling Skies: The Complete Second Season” • “Wilfred: The Complete Original Series” • “Pretty Little Liars: The Complete Season Three” • “The Mad Max Trilogy” • “Electra Glide in Blue” • “Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry / Race with the Devil” • “Clint Eastwood 40 Film Collection” • “Clint Eastwood 20 Film Collection”
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Take a trip to the Quarry Farm to take in nature’s beauty Do you ever have those days when you would love to go someplace quiet, off the beaten path, but still close to home? Maybe just to take in all that nature has to give. Well, I have the place for you — a beautiful conservation farm in Putnam County called the Quarry Farm. Several small quarries along Riley Creek near Bluffton were operated in the late 19th and early 20th century for flagstone and lime burning. The Sackett family ran such a business at the mouth of Cranberry Run. The quarrying operation hit several springs that forced the business to relocate upstream. The waters of the
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The Quarry Farm has plants and wildlife that make perfect subjects for photographers. Captured in these photos (l-r) are mayapples, spring beauties and a leopard frog. old quarry and Cranberry Run became popular fishing spots where families would gather for picnics and family fun. In the early 1970s, Gerald and Laura (Seitz) Coburn bought the Quarry Farm as it was always called, and began a project of restoring the streams to their original beauty, and maintained it as a retreat and nature preserve. Today, family members and friends continue to operate the Quarry Farm with the same mission that the previous owners had in mind — to have a place where families, school children and nature enthusiasts can come and enjoy the beauty of this area. Several distinct habitats have flourished and are now home to native mammals, reptiles, amphibians and plants, as well as migratory birds and insects. While walking on the marked paths through the Quarry Farm, you can hear crickets, frogs and wood ducklings as you look for violets in several different shades of
purple and white and Dutchman’s breeches and wild ginger. This is a wonderful place for photographers to catch local beauty. When you arrive at the Quarry Farm, one of the unique attractions is the 19th-century, Germanstyle cabin that was purchased in West Virginia by Gerald Coburn to add charm to the organic gardens. It was moved to the farm piece by piece and is now called Red Fox Cabin. It serves as a visitors and conference center for public educational workshops and school tours. The Quarry Farm Natural Preserve and Conservation Farm is closed to hunting and currently is only open to visitors by appointment. I highly recommend a trip to the farm for a day to get back to nature and to clear your mind. For more information, visit the Quarry Farm Nature and Conservation Farm at 14321 Road 7L, Pandora, OH 45877, or email
thequarryfarm@gmail.com. 4 slices crisp-fried bacon, crumbled, or 1/2 Thank you Betty Birt cup grated cheese for all the wonderful old Peel and slice onions. recipes that you dropped off to me. I will use them! Fry in butter until golden brown. Beat eggs and cream together, season Lentil Cream Soup and add to onions. Line 1 cup dried lentils deep pie plate with pastry. 2 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon black pep- Pour in onions (sprinkle with bacon, or cheese, or per both if desired) and cover 1 teaspoon salt 1 onion, finely chopped pie with top crust. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour 1 clove garlic or until crust is golden 3 tablespoons olive oil brown. Serves six. 4 small bay leaves 1/2 cup evaporated milk Beet Greens Wash lentils, put in a 1 pound young beet bottle with the water, pepgreens, cut off 1 to 2 per and salt. Add the inches from beet root onion, garlic, oil and bay 1/4 teaspoon salt leaves. Cover and simmer 1/2 cup boiling water gently for one hour and Butter 15 minutes or until lentil Cream skins have burst. Remove Wash greens in several bay leaves and put in waters. Place in saucepan blender. Stir in the milk with salt and boiling water. and reheat until thorCover pan and cook for oughly blended. six to 10 minutes over medium heat. Drain and Onion Pie chop fine. Serve with but3 pounds onions ter and cream. Butter 3 eggs, beaten Spoon Bread 1 pint cream 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon salt Pie pastry
3 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup boiling water 1 cup milk 2 eggs, well beaten with 2 teaspoons baking powder Combine ingredients in order given and pour into a 10-inch buttered casserole. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees. German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat) 2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin 2 tablespoons salt 3 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon sugar Pinch of paprika Put cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand at least three hours. Drain off the water, rinse and squeeze out any remaining moisture. Put in a bowl and cover with a dressing made by mixing the sour cream, vinegar or lemon juice and sugar. Sprinkle with paprika.
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VTA brings ‘Dreamgirls’ tour to Dayton DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association presents the sparkling new high-tech production of the Tony and Academy Awardwinning musical “Dreamgirls” as a part of the 2012-2013 Premier Health Broadway Series. The show opened at the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center last night, but performances continue through Sunday. Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, this new multi-media driven production of “Dreamgirls” tells the story of the Dreams, an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group inspired by the career of Diana Ross and the Supremes, as they experience the triumphs and tribulations that accompany their pursuit of fame and fortune in the tumultuous music industry.
Winner of six Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, “Dreamgirls” premiered on Broadway in December 1981. Through several revivals and an award-winning 2006 motion picture adaptation, it has remained an audience favorite for more than three decades. “Dreamgirls” features unforgettable hits by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger, including “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only” and “Listen.” Book and lyrics were written by Tony and Grammy Awardwinner Tom Eyen. This “Dreamgirls” production has been created by first-class Broadway veterans, including wellknown Broadway director and choreographer Bobby Longbottom (with additional choreography from “So You Think You Can
producer Daniel Sher, Big League is celebrating its 24th season of producing, general managing and booking Broadway musicals and special attractions for touring throughout North America. For more information, visit www.bigleague.org. In Dayton, “Dreamgirls” plays today through Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket prices start as low as $47. Tickets are available at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, located in the WintergarPROVIDED PHOTO den of the Schuster CenBroadway musical “Dreamgirls” is playing in Dayton now at the Schuster Center, and online at ter. Show times continue through Sunday. www.ticketcenterstage.co “Spiderman” on Broadway. m. Tickets also are availWilliam Ivey Long and Dance” choreographer For more information Ken Billington. The video Shane Sparks), and able by phone at (937) 228visit, www.DreamgirlsOn- 3630 or toll-free at (888) design, which figures scenery, costumes and TheRoad.com. “Dreamprominently in the story lighting designed by the 228-3630. For more inforgirls” is produced by Big highly-decorated and mul- telling, was created by mation, visit www.victotiple Tony Award-winning Howard Werner, who also League Productions. Led riatheatre.com/shows/drea by president and executive mgirls/. is the video designer on team of Robin Wagner,
Echo • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 well the booking agent promotes each show,” he said. “The people at the Sidney Theatre care about what they’re doing to promote the show. “I’m going to make sure I give a show that you (the fans) deserve,” he said. “I hope, when I take the stage, that the people see the beauty of what my performance means. “I’m honest with my music,” he said. “I hope the people will leave the performance full of hope; full of joy and happiness in life. Life is crazy, but things are beautiful.” Tickets for Nelly’s Echo’s performance are
$16.50 each and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/367272. For more information about the performance, call (937) 498-1921. Two sisters from West Alexandria will be the opening act for Nelly’s Echo at the Sidney Historic Theatre. Adelee and Gentry Gates have been singing and performing as a duo for the past five years in and around their hometown of West Alexandria. Adelee, 20, and Gentry, 17, are part of a musical family. Their dad, James, played drums and bass. He built a basement studio for his daughters. When asked to describe their music, Adelee
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Adelee and Gentry Gates will open for Nelly’s Echo at Saturday’s concert. said, “From an emotional perspective, I would say ‘real’ and ‘honest.’ I pour my heart into a song.” Gentry concurs, “We don’t try to act like some-
one else; we just love being storytellers. We’re not going to try to create something that’s not there. That’s not who we are.”
They also say they have “sister harmony” when they take the stage to perform. Both had ready names to list as influences on their sunny, pop sound. “Sara Bareilles, Adele and Ingrid Michaelson would be the top three for me,” Gentry said. Adelee echoes her sentiments, “All three of them are singer-songwriters, great musicians and their stage presence is incredible.” The sisterly collaboration birthed their breakthrough debut album, “Nice to Meet You …” in March 2012, which was followed by their highly praised holiday EP, “Waiting for Christmas.” Adelee and Gentry’s unique vocal
styling and harmonies are garnering attention by music industry pros such as Billboard 615 Spotlight and Music News Nashville. They have been featured on local TV shows (“Living Dayton” and “Words & Music Nashville”) as well as local and Internet radio stations. Career highlights for the duo in 2012 include an interview and CD reviews by Examiner Magazine online; being featured on Nashville’s CBS show “Words and Music;” being selected to perform at the international event Tin Pan South; and performing at sold out shows at Nashville’s famed Bluebird Cafe.