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Ginghamsburg hosts popular Christian bands Sanctus Real to headline Concert on the Lawn, a free community event For iN75 TIPP CITY — Ginghamsburg Church has lined up some of the best known Christian artists for its free Concert on the Lawn event June 20 at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of its Tipp City campus, 6759 S. County Road 25-A. Sanctus Real will headline the show, with for King & Country and Jaime Jamgochian performing opening sets. “We’re really excited about the line-up,” said James Keith Posey, director of worship and music ministry. “These artists each bring a unique blend and style of music that will appeal to everyone. In addition, we have a laid back atmosphere. There are no tickets and no expectations. Just bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a great night of free music.” The concert will start with Jaime Jamgochian at 6 p.m., follwed by for King & Country at 6:45 and Sanctus Real at 7:30. Sanctus Real, an American Christian rock band formed in Toledo in 1996, is best known for its No. 1
“We figure music is that universal opportunity to bring people together, and we want this to be about community.” — James Keith Posey
band is excited to do a show in this area, close to its home. For King & Country is an Australian Alternative Christian Rock duo composed of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. It was named one of Billboard magazine’s New Artists To Watch in 2012. Their songs “People Change” and “Love’s To Blame” both have made prominent spotlights on the CW’s hit show “Vampire Diaries.” “Bringing for King & Country to Ginghamsburg is huge,” Posey said. “They are a really exciting band and creating quite a buzz among young people. For King & Country shares poignant stories and experiences through their music to which we can all relate. I chose this band, simply because I know their music will touch our community.” The final artist in Ginghamsburg’s line-up is singer/songwriter Jaime Jamgochian, a Christian singer/songwriter and worship leader based in Nashville, Tenn. Jamgochian’s new single “Everything You Are” is currently being added to Christian radio stations nationwide. “Jamie has a passion for teen girls/young women to PROVIDED PHOTO really know who they are Christian band Sanctus Real will headline the Con- in Christ. She started a cert on the Lawn at Ginghamsburg Church. conference called ‘Modest is singles “Beautiful Day” (a U2 cover), “Everything About You,” “The Fight Song,” “I’m Not Alright,” “Don’t Give Up,” ” We Need Each Other,” “Forgiven” and “Lead Me.” Sanctus Real’s chart-topping hit, “Lead Me” was written by lead singer Matt Hammitt about his struggles to be a strong dad and husband for his family. “So many men in our community struggle to balance the responsibilities of being a husband and father with their careers. For Ginghamsburg Church, inviting Sanctus Real to perform at Concert on the Lawn demonstrates our commitment to strong families,” Posey said. Posey said they “shot for the moon” in reaching out to Sanctus Real, but the
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The crowd at last year’s Concert on the Lawn at Ginghamsburg Church sits back and enjoys the show. Organizers expect to double the size of the event this year with well known acts. Hottest’ for teen girls, helping them to live out their true purpose and identity,” Posey said. “We hope Jaime will be an inspiration to the young women attending Concert on the Lawn.” For nearly 150 years, Ginghamsburg Church has invested in its community and the world. It is one church with three locations — Tipp City, Fort McKinley and Trotwood — with great opportunities for children, teens and adults. Ginghamsburg provides adult training and classes on the Bible, finances, fitness, marriage, parenting and offers support groups with emphasis on the recovery community. Providing opportunities for all ages to go on mission or serve the mission, to date, Ginghamsburg has invested $5.6 million in the Sudan, sent 75 mission teams to the Gulf for Hurricane Katrina relief and provided students with the opportu-
nity to serve the city of Dayton through Urban Plunge. All of the artists will have CDs, T-shirts and other merchandise for sale at the event. Pizza, hot dogs, ice cream and face painting also will be part of the day. By hosting Concert on the Lawn, Ginghamsburg hopes to bring neighbors together to enjoy a great evening of Christian music with one another. “At Ginghamsburg Church, our mission is to ‘bring, grow, serve’ and in the context of our Concert on the Lawn, our mission is to bring neighbors together, grow in community and serve our neighbors by providing an evening of Christian entertainment,” Pastor Mike Slaughter said. While Ginghamsburg’s welcome center will be open during the event for anyone who wants more information on the church,
the Concert on the Lawn is not about bringing in new members. “We figure music is that universal opportunity to bring people together, and we want this to be about community,” Posey said. “You don’t have to attend Ginghamsburg Church to come out to Concert on the Lawn. We are simply providing a great evening to hear popular Christian artists. No strings attached. We hope everyone will bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the evening rain or shine.” This is Ginghamsburg’s second year hosting Concert on the Lawn, with approximately 800 in attendance in 2011. “This year we really went for nationally known acts and openers, hoping to double our numbers,” Posey said. “We really wanted to offer a great event where people go, ‘I can’t believe this is free.’”
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Downtown Troy streets to come alive
Businesses open late Street sales, art and live entertainment planned for late night event • Ashley’s Boutique For iN75
TROY — The streets of downtown Troy will come alive June 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. as Troy Main Street presents Troy Streets Alive, a re-branded continuation of last year’s highly successful Final Friday. The historic downtown will be teeming with artists, musicians, street sales, dancers and other entertainment as shopkeepers stay open late and offer great deals. Last year’s event drew an estimated 3,000 people for the eight-block extravaganza, said Karin Manovich, director of Troy Main Street. Families enjoyed a petting zoo, cornhole and games while adults perused artist’s booths, art demonstrations, shops and listened to street corner bands. This year, Troy Streets Alive will offer more than 50 artists, artist demonstra-
“This is a great way to kick off the summer season and to remind residents of the unique downtown retailers, restaurants and creative arts community we are fortunate to have in Troy.” — Karin Manovich
in terms of creativity, deals and even magic. Yellow Tree Yoga, 103 E. Main St, will feature live Marimba music, reflexology and food samples by Dan Lawrence, natural foods chef and fitness trainer of Healthy Habits LLC. “At Yellow Tree Yoga we continue to grow a community for all to create connections to healthy life practices utilizing local products and services,” owner Mary Borton said. “Troy Streets Alive will offer a sample of the many talented individuals who not only practice yoga at the center, but also offer their own healthy products and services in the Troy area.” Expressions of the Home will provide live music by My Three Sons outside its retail store on 6 S. Market St. Olive Oasis will offer sidewalk olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings. The Art Vault Gallery will feature live art demonstrations and live music. An outdoor disc jockey, face-painting, a magician, book signings and Chalk the Walk are just some of the sidewalk enterPROVIDED PHOTO tainment visitors can exLocal artist Karen Purke sells her artwork on the pect to encounter. streets of downtown Troy. Pottery wheels will be tions, dancing performances, cooking and fitness demonstrations and much more. “This is a great way to kick off the summer season and to remind residents of the unique downtown retailers, restaurants and creative arts community we are fortunate to have in Troy,” Manovich said. Fifty downtown businesses will stay open late for Troy Streets Alive and will roll out the red carpet
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A young girl watches an artist spin pottery at last year’s Final Friday event. A similar event will be held June 15. turning as artists demonstrate ceramics, fiber arts, mixed media, jewelry making, weaving, painting and much more. Dozens of booths will be placed throughout downtown featuring local and out-oftown artists’ works. Creative works also will include the written word with seven local authors on hand signing and discussing their publications. Restaurants are donating free or discounted food to those who present the Troy Streets Alive Saver Card, a $10 card with food from Night Sky, Bakehouse Bread & Cookie Company, La Piazza, the Caroline, Unrefined Café, Winans, LeDoux’s, Leaf & Vine and the Submarine House. Cards can be purchased in advance from participating restaurants and Troy Main Street. The Saver Card offers guests a progressive feast or food scav-
enger hunt and is only valid during Troy Streets Alive. Troy Main Street is partnering with the Troy Arts Alliance, with support from the city of Troy, One Call Now, downtown restaurants and Bravo Troy to bring this free public event to Troy. “Last year’s pilot event was so successful that we are offering it twice this year — June 15 and Aug. 31. Alvetro Orthodontics has generously offered to sponsor the August Troy Streets Alive,” Manovich said. Troy Streets Alive is modeled after Dayton’s Urban Nights and other communities’ First Friday events. The concept has been highly successfully in many Ohio cities and towns and throughout the U.S. For additional information, visit www.troymainstreet.org or call (937) 339-5455.
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Sidney Civic Band kicks off Summer Concert Series
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ances. The band also is continuing its partnership with the First Church of God’s Relay for Life team, which will provide refreshments at each of the concerts. All proceeds from these sales go to the worthy cause of the American Cancer Society. “The concerts are free to the public, so bring a chair to the square because Friday night never sounded so good,” Chilcote said. The Sidney Civic Band partners with many nonprofit organizations throughout its concert season, and this year is no exception as Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Shelby
and Darke County will be on the square at both the June 8 and June 15 concerts selling tickets for its Daffy Derby, which includes a 5K run/walk, to be held June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Tawawa Park. All of the proceeds from the adoption of these ducks ($5 a one or $25 for six) benefit this very worthy organization. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can do so at the concerts. The Sidney Civic Band Concerts will be held on the Courthouse Square every Friday night at 7 p.m. through July 20, including a guest performance by Swing Era Band
on July 13. To be added to the Sidney Civic Band’s email list and receive advance notice and reminders of the band’s events, send an email address to Sherrie Casad-Lodge at sclodge@woh.rr.com. Any questions regarding the band can be sent to Chilcote at chilcote@woh.rr.com or visit www.facebook.com/sidneycivicband. Major sponsors for this year’s season include Emerson Climate Technologies, Founder’s Fund of the Community Foundation, Gateway Arts Council and the city of Sidney.
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gence of popularity when sung by Susan Boyle of “Britain’s Got Talent.” Day SIDNEY — The Sidney was born in Marysville Civic Band is pleased to and grew up in Berea announce the first concert studying voice at Baldwinof its downtown Sidney Wallace College as well as Summer Concert Series with instructor David featuring the music of the Redman, of Huntsville. West Central Ohio ComShe has been singing with munity Concert Band. The the Fountainaires Jazz kick-off event is Friday at Band for 13 years and per7 p.m. on the historic forms regularly with the Shelby County Courthouse organization, the Fountainaires Jazz Band, perWest Central Ohio ComSquare. In the event of rain, the form several concerts and munity Concert Band, the festivals in the Logan, Main Street Jazz Band concert will be moved inChampaign and Union and with AC Swing in doors to the First Church County areas. A trombone New Bremen. Day and her of God, 1510 Campbell major in college, Barrett husband, Bob, have three Road. also has played upright grown children and curDirected by 40-year bass in several area bands rently reside in Bellemusic veteran William including the OK Syncopa- fontaine. Barrett, the 55-piece, allters and the Main Street “We are so pleased to volunteer West Central Ohio Community Concert Jazz Band (both located in work with this guest band Band is in its 21st season. Urbana), The Tom Daugh- and look forward to their erty Orchestra from Dayprogram of music, which The group features memincludes ‘Strike Up the bers from high school age ton and Swing Era from Sidney. Barrett and his Band,’ selections from to 80-plus years old, hailwife, Carole, have two ‘Momma Mia!’ and the ing from Logan, Chamgrown sons and live in ‘Armed Forces Salute,’ paign and surrounding West Liberty. among others,” said Philip counties. The band has Vocalist Deb Day will Chilcote, director of the performed in Belleperform with the group, Sidney Civic Band. fontaine, Urbana, singing songs such as Concert-goers will have Marysville, Indian Lake, “They Can’t Take That the opportunity to win a the Ohio State Fair, the Away From Me” by George Spot pie as restaurant Lincoln Memorial/Jefferson Memorial in Washing- Gershwin and “I Dreamed owner Michael Jannides a Dream” from the musihas once again agreed to ton, D.C., and the courtyard of the Pentagon. cal Les Misérables, a song donate a free pie for each of the band’s performBarrett graduated from which enjoyed a resurEastern Michigan University in 1971. He taught instrumental and vocal The BEST lunch deal anywhere... Daily changing music for several years at 10 item buffet...made from scratch every morning! West Liberty-Salem Local in Champaign County and Indian Lake Local in • Sundays - Kid's Eat Free! • Wednesdays - Half Price Appetizers! Logan County. For the • Thursdays - Live Music with Scott Oglesbee! past 28 years, he has owned and operated the • Happy Hour - Monday through Friday 4:30-6:00. Band Aid Shop, a musical instrument rental and repair facility in Bellefontaine. In 1992, he became a founding member and director of the West Central Troy and Miami County’s Landmark Restaurant Ohio Community Concert On The Square Downtown Troy Band located in Belle937-339-5553 • www.lapiazzatroy.com fontaine. That band, together with its sister For iN75
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Craft, vendor show to benefit heart association PIQUA — More than 40 vendors are coming together for the first Spring into Summer Craft and Vendor Show Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Piqua VFW, 8756 N. County Road 25-A. Admission is free. A portion of the proceeds from sales will go to Go Red for Women and the American Heart Association. Visitors who wear red will receive an extra entry into door prize drawings. Each vendor is donating one item for a door prize. Entertainment will be pro-
vided by Steve Worley. Refreshments and pizza will be available for purchase to benefit the VFW. “This is intended ot be a day out for the whole family to enjoy, get ideas and grab some one-day only deals,” said Carrie Armes, who organized the show with her cousin Tracy McVety, of Sidney. Armes, who recently opened Carried Away Salon & Spa in Piqua, and her McVety, who just became one of the few distributors in the area for Clever Container, which sells organizational products, put their heads to-
gether to come up with local vendors who were interested in being a part of the show. “Many of the businesses, such as KRB Design, a local artist who makes unique stone planters and many other landscape items, are new to the area, and we felt what a great way to get the word out by joining forces and having a one-stop shop,” Armes said. They also decided to donate to the American Heart Association in honor of Armes’ mother who suddenly passed away last year
from a cardiac arrythmia. “Tracy left the charity up to me, so it only seemed fitting,” Armes said. Some of the vendors include Carried Away Salon & Spa, Clever Container, Pink Zebra, KRB Designs, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Cups by Kim, Longaberger, Lia Sophia, Celebrating Home, Partylite, Pure Romance, Damsel In Defense, Perfectly Posh, Jamberry Nails, Scentsy Candle, Tastefully Simple, Oragami Owl, Advocare, Usborne Books, Miche Purses,
Creative Memories, Premier Jewelry, Mary Kay, Thirtyone, Stella & Dot and Nelly Cuddles. Many more vendors will be at the show, including lots of handmade craft vendors. A few vendor spots were still available at press time. The registration fee is $25, and each vendor is required to show proof of a vendor’s license. Anyone interested is asked to email clevertracy@hotmail.com. People interested in participating next year also are encouraged to email.
Johnston Farm now open, Family Days held this weekend PIQUA — Last week marked the start of the public season for the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, and an exciting family event is slated for this weekend. Visitors to Johnston Farm are able to take a step back in time and immerse themselves in the many stories presented at one of the most visited historic sites in Ohio. The stories of Native Americans, the American and Ohio frontier and Ohio’s canal era are all presented by costumed staff and volun-
teers. Programs and activities will abound with a visit to the home of John Johnston and his family. The Johnston Farm & Indian Agency is the perfect location for a family or group outing this summer. During the month of June, visitors will be able to take a walk through 100 years of childhood as a collection of dolls and toys illustrating how the concept of childhood changed from the 19th to the 20th centuries will be displayed. Early 19th century dolls were dressed as adult
women as an example of what a young child should become. As time moved forward, the dolls began to represent real children, complete with their flaws and charms. Items from local collectors will be featured, including china, wax, paper mache, bisque, wood, composition and felt. Doll makers Kestner, Simon Halbig, Heubach, Lenci, Schoenhut and Kathy Kruse will be featured. The first weekend event of the season promises to be one that will be filled
with a variety of activities that are sure to be of interest to those looking for an enjoyable and relaxing summer outing. Family Days and Music at the Johnston Farm will be held Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. John Johnston’s family home will come alive with craft demonstrations, games and activities the children would have enjoyed in days past on both Saturday and Sunday. The Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton will present traditional music and
other related activities throughout the day on Saturday. Its members will conduct demonstrations and workshops in addition to performing at various locations around the site. Guests are encouraged to allow enough time to visit the Johnston home to learn how the family lived, take in the Historic Indian and Canal Museum to gain insight to the lives of the first people who called Ohio home, and conclude the day with a relaxing ride on the General Harrison of Piqua and relive the
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time when mules pulled boats at 4 miles per hour. Summer hours for the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, 9845 N. Hardin Road, are Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 and free to Johnston Farm Friends Council and Ohio Historical Society members. AAA and senior discounts also are honored. The Ohio Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that serves as the state’s partner in preserving and interpreting Ohio’s history, natural history and archaeology. For more information, visit www.johnstonfarmohio.com.
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Parrots of the Caribbean to play Canal Music Fest TIPP CITY — The Tipp City Area Arts Council is finalizing plans for the third annual Canal Music Fest sponsored by Edison Community College. This year’s event will be held on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and will feature Parrots of the Caribbean, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band. Having played such venues as the Fraze and the Key West Fest, fans de-
scribe Parrots of the Caribbean as “the No. 1 Jimmy Buffet act in the country.” The band promises to “bring excitement, energy and first-class musicianship” to this year’s event. The Canal Music Fest relocates this year to 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, including a beer garden, will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. provided by Fox’s Pizza, Hickory River, Harrison’s and the Downtown Tipp City Partnership. Raffle tickets good for
gift certificates from area businesses and restaurants will be available for purchase. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, as are family and friends, to enjoy an evening in “Margaritaville” with “Your Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Additional event sponsors include the Tipp City Area Community Foundation, Airport Toyota,
Kohl’s, Kroger, Meijer, Gibson Law Offices, Unity National Bank, Dinsmore Shohl, Monroe Federal, Fulton Farms, Frisch’s, Club 55, Favorite Insurance, LeVeck Lighting, A.O. Smith, Lauber’s Family Market and The Caroline. The Tipp City Area Arts
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ners will be sold from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The tent will be full of live entertainment from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by Tricky Dick and the CoverUps Band from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The group covers popular songs from the ’80s to modern pop rock and hip hop and R&B. One of Sunday’s main events is the festival parade at 1:30 p.m., with the Leisure Time, preceded by the kids parade at 1:10. Also on Sunday, breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Rides open at noon. Pony rides and a car show will start at 2:30 p.m., along with Someone’s Kids Band performing. Pork loin dinners will be sold by the Shelby County Pork Producers from 3 to 6 p.m. The bean bag tournament starts at 3:30 p.m. The festival winds down with raffle drawings at 6 p.m. Sponsors of the 2012 Botkins Carousel are Meyers Tavern, Brown Industrial, Hubbard Feeds, The Inn Between, Wilson Memorial Hospital, NK Telco, Subway of Botkins and The Palazzo.
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BOTKINS — All local residents are invited for a ride during Botkins Carousel this weekend. This annual summer festival brings the town together for rides, music, food, games and more Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Botkins Carousel gets in full swing Friday at 6 p.m. when rides and food stands open. The Carousel Queen will be crowned at 7 p.m., and the Sugar Shot Band will play from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The band focuses on keeping people on the dance floor while playing a wide variety of music ranging from country to rock. Athletes will have their day in the sun on Saturday with the Carousel Crawl 5K at 8:30 a.m., the threeon-three basketball tournament at 9 a.m. and the dodgeball tournament at noon. Food vendors and the beer stand open at 10 a.m., and rides start running at 11 a.m. Kids can enjoy different events in the kids activities tent beginning at 11 a.m. A quarter auction will be held at noon, and a euchre tournament starts at 4 p.m. Barbecue rib din-
Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, development and support of the visual, musical, physical and literary arts in Tipp City and the surrounding areas. Donations may be given the night of the show and will be gladly accepted and greatly appreciated.
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Queen Candidate Erin George 17, watches as team mate Anthony Fullenkamp deflects a ball from their opponets during last year’s Botkins Carousel dodgeball tournament. George is the daughter of Kathy and Frank George.
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Vandalia company puts your security first BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor VANDALIA — Fire protection and home security should never be too far from homeowners minds. Charles Geloff Security and Fire Protection Services (CGS) in Vandalia has been helping put residents’ minds at ease with its services since 2008. CGS is a family-owned and operated business that is licensed and certified in fire protection and security services. All its technicians are thoroughly trained and highly skilled in their field. CGS offers services to homeowners, small businesses and commercial properties. Security services include security systems and monitoring,
CCTV security cameras and access control. Fire protection services offered are fire alarm systems and monitoring, fire extinguisher sales and service, emergency exit lights and annual inspections. Owner Charles Geloff has been a firefighter and EMT for almost 20 years. He started the company wanting to do fire extinguisher servicing, but it grew into much more when he became a subcontractor for one of the largest security companies in the U.S. According to the company’s website, a burglary occurs in the U.S. every 15 seconds. CGS can make sure you aren’t one of those statistics with its home monitoring systems. “You can never be to
safe, plus now with home automation, it can help control utility costs and keep a watchful eye on kids or pets,” Geloff said. With the rough economy, residents might think they can’t afford home security, but Geloff said his company is actually seeing more people add security systems. “It’s the worst (expense) you could drop because when the economy goes down, crime goes up,” he said. CGS’ top priority is customer service and keeping people safe and secure. Its alarm systems send a signal to the monitoring center, and then police, fire or medical squads are alerted along with the customer and CGS.
pad, one keychain remote, two door senors, one motion detector, one interior siren and one back-up battery. The family protection package is the same as the wireless package and also one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector. The total connect remote services include the same as the wireless package plus an interactive module and GSM cellular PROVIDED PHOTO CGS offers several types of security systems includ- communicator. The staff at CGS will ing ones with keypads that can be connected to your assist customers in determobile device. mining their security sys“We try to stay on top of keypad, two door sensors, tem needs and find what one motion detector, one every situation to better fits them best. The cominterior siren and one serve our customers,” pany also has touchscreen back-up battery. Geloff said. keypads that allow you to The wireless protection The basic system for • See Security package includes one conhomeowners includes a on page 11 trol unit, one talking keycontrol panel, standard
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Troy-Hayner opens ‘All Over the Place’ exhibit TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center has opened its exhibit “All Over the Place,� which will feature the mixed media of Mike Behr, pottery by Mark Nafziger and art quilts by Rita Steffenson. The Hayner, 301 W. Main St., will host an opening reception to the public this Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. In conjunction with the opening, Troy downtown restaurants La Piazza and The Caroline will offer discounts for Hayner guests that evening. Discount coupons will only be available at the opening. The exhibit will run through July 22. The mixed media pieces created by Mike Behr are a unique combination of at least four or up to as many as 15 different materials that could include, but are not limited to acrylic, oil, tempera, enamel and water colored paints, color pencils, Gesso, pastels, toothpicks, balsa wood, col-
ored tissue paper, carpenter’s caulk, rubber cement, magic markers, Elmer’s and Gorilla glue, foam insulation, charcoal, graphite pencil, clear gloss media, illustration board, corrugated cardboard, copper piping, paper towels with texture, grouting and wood filler. Besides designing mixed media art pieces, Behr also creates the beautiful frames using materials ranging from scraps of leftover kitchen tiles to stained glass for each piece. He estimates six steps are involved in each painting from the conceptual phase to the final layer of varnish. “My mission is to explore the outer limits in mixed media while demonstrating the power of the principles and elements of design,� Behr said. “The excitement of extreme mixed media involves pushing the limits of design by incorporating
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Mark Nafziger’s pottery includes vases, plates, bowls and jars, which are part of the “All Over the Place� exhibit. groups of materials into a pleasing composition that artistically comes together to achieve unexpected visual results.� Mark Nafziger will display his beautifully designed and functional pottery, including vases, plates, bowls and jars. Some are salt-fired, some carved stoneware, with the vast majority being slip-
“Mindscapesâ€? series. These quilts represent the fascinating progression of ideas and how they draw us in, until we’re lost in the depths of our minds. Steffenson is an awardwinning quilt artist whose work has been exhibited in many national and international shows, including the Dairy Barn in Athens. Her works are all original designs, drawn and developed from her own photographs and drawings, and it often takes months and years to evolve the design and construction of each work. She hand-dyes all her own cotton fabric, occasionally embellished with paint. In conjunction with the PROVIDED PHOTO exhibit, Steffenson will Rita Steffenson’s art quilts are part of the new exhibit hold a two-day invisible at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. machine appliquĂŠ workshop at Hayner on June 22 continued as a self-emtrailed stoneware. Motifs and 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 ployed resident potter at in his work include fish, p.m. She will teach a fast the Sauder Village since. fans and lattice. and precise appliquĂŠ withNafziger established his His ceramics have been out using fusible webs. business, Brush Creek Pot- featured in Ceramics tery, after college and has Monthly, and on display in Clean turned edges are the Toledo Museum of Art, sewn down with machine stitching, creating a truly the Cincinnati Crafts Affair and the Pennsylvania invisible appliquĂŠ. This is the method she uses in Crafts Guild. He has also received numerous awards, making her quilts. This easy technique is suitable including from the Ohio for both beginners and adDesigner Craftsmen. vanced quilt makers. The “For me a successful cost for the class is $110, piece is when the design and form come together to plus supplies. Each student must have a working create a cohesive whole. zigzag machine. For more My goal is to make work information or registration that is not just used, but information, view ultimately produces an www.troyhayner.org. aesthetic experience,â€? he Get that The center is supported said. Rita Steffenson will dis- by the citizens of the Troy City School District play art quilts from both with a through a local tax levy her nature and abstract Pedicure/Manicure quilt series. Each nature and gifts to the Friends of Hayner. Open hours Tuesquilt represent a small fragment of the abundant day through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday beauty nature provides. through Thursday 7 to 9 The quilt makes viewers feel they are right there in p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 410 W. Russell Rd., Sidney p.m. For more information, the middle of the scene. visit the website or call at She also will display abHours: M-Th 9-9; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 8-2 (937) 339-0457. stract quilts from her
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Operation Poultry honors military, veterans food, rides, carnival booths, the social tent, art and photography show and flower show opening at 3 p.m. The craft show tent and commercial exhibit tents will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. The Friends of the Library book sale will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Drive-thru and walkthru barbecue chicken will be sold from 3:30 to 8 p.m., or until sold out. The Little Miss Poultry Days contest will be at 6:30 p.m. in the old high school gym. Knights of Columbus will sponsor bingo from 7 to 11 p.m. The band Nashville Crush will play in the social tent from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The festival continues early Saturday with a 5K run at 8 a.m., registration starts at 6:45. A 1-mile fun run will be held at 7:45 a.m. The Ultimate Frisbee tournament begins at 9 a.m. in Heritage Park and lasts all day. Registration for the egg and cake contests is from 9 to 10 a.m. in the multi-purpose building. A veterans ceremony will be held in fountain square at 9:30 a.m., followed by the grand parade at 10 a.m. The art and photography show will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The book sale and flower show will be open noon to 8 p.m. Barbecue chicken din-
ners will be sold from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., or until sold out. The craft tent and commercial tents will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Food, rides and carnival booths will be open noon to 11 p.m., and the social tent will be operating from noon to 11:30 p.m. Bingo will be played from 1 to 11 p.m. Adult tricycle races will start at 1:30 p.m., and a wood carving show and flag raising ceremony will be held at 2. The final Miss Chick contest and crowning will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the old high school gym. Entertainment for Saturday in the social tent will be provided by Higgins-Madewell from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Pocket Change from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and Karma’s Pawn from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday’s morning schedule includes the golf scramble at Stillwater Valley Golf Course at 9, Ultimate Frisbee from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., refreshments for church in the park at 9:30 and church in the park at 10. Barbecue chicken dinners will be sold from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The art and photography show will be open from noon to 3 p.m., and the book sale will be open from noon to 4 p.m. The flower show, craft tent and com-
mercial tents will be open noon to 6 p.m. The food, rides and carnival booths will operate from noon to 10 p.m., as well as the social tent. Bingo will be played from 1 to 10 p.m. The woodcarving show will be at 1 p.m., the bean bag tournament and kiddie tractor pull at 1:30 p.m. and the antique car and tractor parade at 2:30 p.m. Sunday’s entertainment in the social tent is On the Radar from 1 to 2 p.m., 2x2 Unplugged 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Empty Tank 6 to 10 p.m.
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A military vehicle rides in the Poultry Days parade during the 2011 festival. This year’s Operation Poultry will honor active duty military and veterans.
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VERSAILLES — Operation Poultry marches out in Versailles this weekend. Organizers of the 2012 Versailles Poultry Days expect to sell more than 24,000 chicken dinners during this year’s festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The theme for the 61st annual Poulty Days is Operation Poultry, in honor of all those currently serving in the military and veterans. Several armed forces activities will take place throughout the weekend. On Saturday at 9:30 a.m., a veteran tribute will take place at the town’s fountain square. At 11 a.m., the grande parade will include military vehicles, marching veterans and many floats dedicated to the military. There also will be a flag raising ceremony at 2 p.m. on the festival grounds in front of the school administration building. Throughout the entire weekend there will be displays from the 101st Airborne Division World War II Living History Team, Historical Reenactment Society and National Guard. Also, many military units will be on the grounds. Here’s a look at the schedule for the weekend: Operation Poultry gets under way Friday with
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GET UP & GO Rhythm Cruizer’s RUSSIA — Mark Cantwil and Tim Hart will perform on the outdoor patio (weather permitting) at Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia Thursday evening. The bike/steak night will feature ribeye steaks on the grill, baked potatoes and a side salad from 6 to 8 p.m. 115 North St. ◆ Thursday 7 to 9:30 p.m. ◆ (937) 526-4800 Filling Station TROY — Coming up at the Filling Station this weekend is bike night with Scotty Bratcher Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. with specials on pulled pork; Blue 30 Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. with specials on fried shrimp; Sellout Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. with New York strip specials; and blues and barbecue with the Wright Brothers Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. 2331 W. Market St. ◆ Various dates and times ◆ www.facebook.com/troyfillingstation ◆ (937) 3394800 Brown bag series PIQUA — Mainstreet Piqua’s annual downtown brown bag tradition kicks off Thursday with entertainment by Brian Brenner, who performs in venues across the country and is involved in numerous musical projects. Lighthouse Café will serve a single turkey and bacon club sandwich with chips, a cookie and drink. In the event of bad weather or extremely high temperatures the brown bag luncheon series will be held inside the city building. In front of the city building, downtown Piqua ◆ Thursday 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. ◆ Entertainment is free, lunch is $7 per person ◆ (937) 7739355
The Impossibles TIPP CITY — The Impossibles will perform at the Tipp Roller Mill Theater Saturday evening. The group consists of only five musicians who produce a big band sound that seems impossible coming from such a small group. The musicians include Ralph Kettering playing trumpet, Joe Baker on sax, Charlie Moore on upright bass and tuba, Dick Wiggenhorn keeping rhythm on drums and Jim Robinson playing piano. They will treat the audience to the big band sounds of the past several decades, playing music from the 1930s to the present. 225 E. Main St. ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for students K-12 ◆ (937) 667-3696 Soul Express DAYTON — Dayton favorites Soul Express return to the Vectren Jazz & Beyond stage at the Dayton Art Institute Thursday. There’s nothing finer than that sweet soul music of the 1960s and ’70s. Music by classic artists like the Temptations, the Four Tops, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye and more, is music that’s guaranteed to fill the dance floor and turn any gathering into a party. Soul Express specializes in this dynamic musical style, providing today’s audience with the raw excitement of a ’60s soul revue. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ◆ Free for museum members, $8 for non-members ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 The Avett Brothers KETTERING — The Avett Brothers will perform at Fraze Pavilion Thursday evening. Over
is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. “Wicked” tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Through June 24 at various showtimes ◆ Tickets from $45 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘Band Geeks’ DAYTON — The Human Race Theatre presents “Band Geeks,” a tribute to marching bands everywhere, at the Loft Theatre, in Dayton through June 17. The Cuyahoga Marching PROVIDED PHOTO Soul Express will perform at the Dayton Art Institute Thursday evening as part Beavers are 75 trombones short of a “Music Man,” of the Vectren Jazz & Beyond series. and there’s only one cornet the years, the Avett Broth- young boy named Steven. from $20 ◆ www.riverleft. But while the band A wild, surreal odyssey, ers built up a sizable folbend.org ◆ (513) 381-3300 may be close to extinction, “Welcome 2 My Nightlowing based on their its spirit isn’t. “Band The Beach Boys mare” follows Steven into rowdy, infectious stage Geeks” has been called CINCINNATI — The adulthood. A new but fashows. In concert, the “‘Glee’ with instruments,” Beach Boys, one of the high-flying ensemble tears miliar concept album and is a tribute to the world’s most legendary through tunes with unbri- about the fear, anxiety and and influential bands, have tribulations of the millions dled energy, popping banjo disgust that haunt Alice who have spent football reunited for a global 50th Cooper’s dreams in an era Anniversary Tour and are halftimes pounding out and guitar strings right of Facebook, Lady Gaga, and left while inciting Sousa-like renditions of performing at Riverbend Sketchers and Angry stomping sing-a-longs Music Center Tuesday “Maria.” 126 N. Main St. ◆ among audiences. 695 Lin- Birds. 695 Lincoln Park evening. Brian Wilson, Through June 17 ◆ Tickets coln Park Blvd. ◆ Thursday Blvd. ◆ June 13, 8 p.m. ◆ Mike Love, Al Jardine, from $36 ◆ www.humanTickets from $27.50 ◆ Bruce Johnston and David racetheatre.org ◆ (937) 2288 p.m. ◆ Tickets $35 ◆ www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 296- www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 296- Marks are touring together 3630 for the first time in more 3300 3300 Cirque du Soleil than two decades. 6295 Natalie Merchant Alice Cooper DAYTON — “Michael CINCINNATI — AcKETTERING — Alice Kellogg Ave. ◆ Tuesday Jackson: The Immortal claimed singer-songwriter 7:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets from Cooper will perform at World Tour” by Cirque du Natalie Merchant joins Fraze Pavilion June 13. $25 ◆ www.riverbend.org ◆ Soleil will be on stage at Cooper brought show busi- John Morris Russell and the Wright State Univer(513) 381-3300 the Cincinnati Pops for a ness and rock ‘n’ roll tosity Nutter Center today gether in ways never seen special evening on Saturand Thursday. A Cirque du day at Riverbend Music before and rarely seen Soleil fusion of visuals, ‘Wicked’ Center. With her comsince. The iconic hard dance, music and fantasy DAYTON — “Wicked” pelling artistic vision and rocker has rejoined forces that immerses audiences opens in Dayton is on with longtime collaborator captivating performance in Jackson’s creative world stage through June 24 at and literally turns his sigand producer Bob Ezrin to style, she’ll include selecthe Schuster Center. tions from her most recent “Wicked” is the untold nature moves upside down, create “Welcome 2 My Nightmare,” a modern fol- recording, “Leave Your story of the witches of Oz. this show unfolds Jacklow-up to “Welcome to My Sleep,” a collection of songs Long before Dorothy drops son’s artistry before the Nightmare,” the 1975 the- inspired by poems and lull- in, two other girls meet in eyes of the audience. 3640 abies. 6295 Kellogg Ave. ◆ atrical concept album the land of Oz. One, born Colonel Glenn Highway ◆ about the nightmares of a Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets Today and Thursday, 8 with emerald-green skin,
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GET UP & GO p.m. ◆ Tickets from $53 ◆ www.nuttercenter.com ◆ (937) 775-3498 ‘Happy Days’ SPRINGBORO — “Happy Days” is on stage now through July 1 at LaComedia Dinner Theatre. Based on the hit television series of the same name, “Happy Days” reintroduces one of America’s best loved families, the Cunninghams. The show is complete with varsity sweaters, hula-hoops and jukebox sock hopping. 765 W. Central Ave. ◆ Various showtimes through July 1 ◆ Tickets from $53 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 7464554
Eye candy Spring Fling SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council is hosting its 12th annual Spring Fling Fine Arts Show and Sale at its gallery in Sidney. Artists from throughout west central Ohio have entered their work in six categories — drawing, watermedia, oil and acrylics, photography, 3D art and miscellaneous. 216 N. Miami Ave. ◆ Now through Friday, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekend and evening hours by appointment ◆ Free admission ◆ www.gatewayartscouncil.o rg ◆ (937) 498-2787 ‘The Many Faces of Mary’ MARIA STEIN — “The Many Faces of Mary,” a celebration of images of Mary in classical artwork from around the world, is on display at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics. 2291 St. Johns Road ◆ Now through Friday, open daily at 9:30 a.m. ◆ www.MariaSteinShrine.org ◆ (419) 9254532
Art Ball Eve DAYTON — The Dayton Art Institute has partnered with the Greene and the Wine Loft for a brand-new event, Art Ball Eve, to be held Friday evening at the Wine Loft. The benefit fundraiser kicks off Art Ball weekend with a French-themed evening. Enjoy food and drink, raffles, a photo booth and live music from Funky G & The Groove Machine. Art Ball Eve offers a more casual alternative to the black-tie Art Ball gala, which is held Saturday. Visit the website for more information on the gala. Space is limited for Friday’s event, and advance reservations are recommended. 21 Greene Blvd. ◆ Friday 7 to 11 p.m. ◆ $65 for museum members, $75 for nonmembers ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277
Family fun Farmer’s market SIDNEY — The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market kicks off its season Saturday morning. Farmers and vendors gather on the courtsquare to offer their fresh produce and wares. The market is held every Saturday through Oct. 13. Downtown Sidney ◆ Saturday 8 a.m. to noon ◆ Free admission ◆ www.downtownsidney.com Garden, antique show TROY — Purveyors of plants, flowers, antiques, vintage garden accessories and local artisans surrounding a 19th century cottage during the Lost Creek Garden and Antique Show. 1058 Knoop Road ◆ Friday 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. ◆ Admission $5 ◆ (937) 335-1904
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Discovery day TROY — Summer Discovery Days are held through the season at Brukner Nature Center. On Saturday afternoon, visitors will explore the woods, stomp in the streams and meet some of the wildlife ambassadors up close and personal. This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy a BNC naturalist-led program and explore all that BNC has to offer. Pre-registration is requested, but not required. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. ◆ Free for BNC members, BNC entrance admission for nonmembers ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Siren Sounder 5K CHICKASAW — The Chickasaw Volunteer Firemen will sponsor the first Siren Sounder 5K on Saturday morning by the VFW park on Maple Street. The race will be routed through the streets of Chickasaw. Awards will go to the top three overall men and women and also to the top three men and women runners in each age division. The proceeds of this race will benefit the firefighters’s equipment fund. Registration forms may be picked up from area businesses, Mercer Health’s 5K challenge website or any Chickasaw firefighter. Same day registration also will be available. Maple Street ◆ Saturday 9:30 a.m. ◆ www.mercerhealth5kchallenge.com Holy Rosary Festival ST. MARYS — Holy Rosary Church in St. Marys is hosting its parish festival Friday
Simply Diamond to perform in Troy TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center begins Troy’s summer music series on the downtown Prouty Plaza with a performance by Simply Diamond, a Neil Diamond tribute band, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The audience is invited to bring their lawn chairs for the free concert. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at Troy Christian High School, 700 S. Dorset Road. Contact the Hayner Center for information the day of the performance. Brian La Blanc, a songwriter and musician from New York, followed the advice of Paul Shaffer of “The Late Show with David Letterman” when he embarked on a new musical venture. “Brian is the best Neil Diamond tribute act out there,” Shaffer said. “I’ve
through Sunday. The three-day festival includes food, raffles, bingo, a cake wheel, chuck-oluck, novelty stand, kiddie tractor pull, chicken dinners, youth games, a cornhole tournament, chili cook-off, 5K run/walk and live entertainment. 511 E. Spring St. ◆ Friday 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday noon to 11 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m. ◆ www.holyrosarychurch.us ◆ (419) 394-5050 Family day DAYTON — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is playing ball for its family day on Saturday. Learn about the physics of baseball and other sports. The event also will feature story time and aerospace demonstrations. 1100
seen four of the biggest Neil Diamond tribute acts, and this guy blows them all away.” LaBlanc pays tribute to the pop music legend in a set list that includes Diamond’s original “Sweet Caroline,” “I’m a Believer,” “Cherry, Cherry,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” “Love on the Rocks,” “Hello Again,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” “Kentucky Woman,” “Thank God for the Night Time” and many more Diamond hits. LaBlanc started his career working with Rupert Holmes, a famous writer, composer, lyricist, arranger and Tony Award-winning playwright. He then went on to record an album with his brother in the early ’80s, produced by renowned lead singer and organist Felix Cavaliere from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall
Spaatz St. ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af.mil ◆ (937) 255-3296 Coming up at Aullwood DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center has several events next weekend, including a Chat About Bats Workshop Saturday at 10 a.m. (additional fee), “Hungry, Hungry Farm Animals” farm walk Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and Aullwood’s breeding bird census Sunday at 6:30 a.m. Also morning discovery walks are held Thursday at 8 a.m., and a family discovery walk will take place Sunday at 2:30 p.m. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Various dates and times ◆ General admission $4 for adults, $2 for children ◆
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Simply Diamond will pay tribute to Neil Diamond Friday in a free concert at Prouty Plaza. of Fame band The Young Rascals. For more information, call (937) 339-0457 or visit www.troyhayner.com.
aullwood.center.audubon. org ◆ (937) 890-7360 Street fair YELLOW SPRINGS — The streets of Yellow Springs will be filled with art, crafts, food, music and entertainment during a street fair Saturday. The street fair is all about unique shopping from hundreds of vendors lining the streets; great food, from an array of vendors serving international cuisine to excellent local restaurants; and the fun of an unexpected street performance. Ohio Magazine named Yellow Springs Street Fair the best place to people watch. Downtown Yellow Springs ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.destinationyellowsprings.com ◆ (937) 767-2686
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Opening Friday
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‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’ Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover — a traveling circus, which they reinvent Madagascar style. Starring: Voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Sacha Baron Cohen Genre, rating: Animated/comedy, PG
‘Prometheus’
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Starring: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba Genre, rating: Thriller/sci-fi, R
This gang of misfit zoo animals is back in “Madagascar 3.”
Logan Marshall-Green, Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender in “Promethus”
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‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ Snow White is the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen, who is out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with the huntsman who was dispatched to kill her. Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron Genre, rating: Action/fantasy, PG-13
‘Men in Black 3’
Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth in “Snow White”
Agents J and K are back … in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K’s life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him — secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency and the future of humankind. Starring: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin Genre, rating: Comedy/action, PG-13
‘Chernobyl Diaries’
A group of six young tourists who, looking to go off the beaten path, hire an “extreme tour” guide. Ignoring warnings, he takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years ago. After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, however, the group soon finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone. Starring: Jonathan Sadowski, Devin Kelley, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Jesse McCartney Genre, rating: Thriller/horror, R
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summer markets are up and running for business in all of our local towns. Support our local farmers! Berry Trifle 1 pound cake (I usually buy a yummy one from the store.) 2 containers fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced into quarters 2 pints fresh blueberries, rinsed 2 boxes vanilla Jell-O instant pudding 1 container Cool Whip Mix vanilla pudding according to package directions and fold in Cool Whip. Slice the pound cake and cut into cubes. Layer pound cake in the bottom of your trifle dish. Cover the bottom layer of pound cake with pudding/Cool Whip mixture. Sprinkle a layer of mixed berries on top of the pudding/Cool Whip. Repeat this process, (two to three layers total, depending upon the size of your dish), ending with a layer of berries. Cover and chill for an hour or overnight. California Salad 4 cups thinly sliced cauliflower 1 cup chopped olives 2/3 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion Dressing 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons wine vinegar Beat the dressing ingredients together with a rotary beater. Pour over salad ingredients and marinate overnight or at least for four hours in the refrigerator. Tuna and Macaroni Salad 2 quarts water 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 1 16-ounce can tuna, drained 1/2 cup chopped green onion Boil macaroni in water; drain and place in a large bowl. Add lemon juice and cool. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, salt, pepper, mustard and dill weed. Add to cooled macaroni. Add tuna and onion. Mix well and chill. Strawberry Salad 6-ounce strawberry Jell-O 2 cups boiling water 16 ounces frozen strawberries No. 2 can crushed pineapple 2 sliced bananas • RESTORATIONS • EXTRACTIONS • CROWNS & BRIDGES • ROOT CANALS • PREVENTIVE CARE • DENTURES & PARTIALS • RIGID STERILIZATION • WHITENING • SEALANTS • COSMETIC DENTISTRY • BOTOX & JUVEDERM
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8-ounce sour cream Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Thaw strawberries in hot Jell-O. Add drained pineapple and bananas. Pour half of mixture into baking dish and chill until firmly set. Spread sour cream on top. Pour rest of mixture over sour cream. Chill. Korean Salad 1 bag fresh spinach 1 can bean sprouts, drained 1 small can water chestnuts, sliced 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced 5 strips bacon, crisp and broken (I use turkey bacon) Dressing 1 cup oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 1/3 cup ketchup
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