FREE
NORTHERN MIAMI VALLEY’S WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT SOURCE
FREE
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
El Sombrero
Tent sale at Goffena Furniture
welcomes bikers
page 3
Restaurant creates rest stop along new section of bike path
Greenville celebrates Annie Oakley
Page 4
page 7
Find iN75 on Facebook
iN75 IS A MARKETING PUBLICATION OF OHIO COMMUNITY MEDIA
GOFFENA FURNITURE
gigantic tent sale The #1 Furniture and Mattress Sale form the #1 Furniture Store in the Miami Valley Double Reclining Sofa
Dining Room Groups
SALE ENDS SOON!
2301199
Tent Sale Price ONLY
$599
save save save save $
150 to $400 Reclining Sofas
Reg. $999
$
Tent Sale Price ONLY
$599
AS LOW AS
$399
5 Piece Dining Set
Reclining Sofa
Reg. $999
Prices Slashed in the tent and in the store UP TO TAKE AN ADDITIONAL TAKE AN ADDITIONAL TAKE AN ADDITIONAL
50% OFF 20% OFF ALL10%FLEXSTEEL OFF 20% OFF ALL AREA RUGS
ALL ACCESSORIES
INSTOCK OR SPECIAL ORDERS
OFF THE SALE PRICE ON BARSTOOLS
Recliners
200 to $700
$
100 to $400
Coffee Table & End Tables
$
Entertainment Centers
75 to $150 Bedrooms
save save save save $
150 to $400
$
Mattresses
$
100 to $1000
300 to $900 Sofas
$
200 to $500
*Prior sales excluded. *Does not include clearance items.
Since 1942
2600 W. Michigan, Sidney Next to Lowes! www.goffenafurniture.com
937-492-6730 1-888-GOFFENA Toll Free Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5
Exit 92
PAGE 3
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Goffena offers deals under the tent BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor SIDNEY — If you’ve been driving in Sidney near Interstate 75 for the past month, you’ve probably noticed the large blue and white tent on West Michigan Ave. If you haven’t, it’s worth the trip. Goffena Furniture, 2600 W. Michigan Ave., is having its annual tent sale now through early August. “It’s our biggest sale of the year,” store manager Dallas Perts said. The striped tent sits in front of the store, right over the parking lot. Inside it are all kinds of furniture, including bedroom suits, mattresses, sofas, dinettes, entertainment center, recliners and more — all 25 percent to 75 percent off. Some pieces are close-out items, special purchases and scratchand-dent sales. Everything inside the store also is drastically reduced, the manager said, and the store is offering special prices on special orders. “If you’re looking to refurnish your home for the holidays, this is the time to do it,” Perts said. “You can
take advantage of our great sales.” Goffena is able to offer big sales at this time of year because the manufacturers offer stores the best deals in the summer. Every April, Perts travels to North Carolina, where he can get the best prices, and then turns those deals over to the public. “June, July and August are the best months to find a good deal on furniture,” he said. This is the 11th year Goffena has done a tent sale for its customers. It began because Perts learned of other stores’ successes with tent sales. Four years ago, the store increased the duration of the tent sale from two weeks to two months. “It was so successful the first year that we just kept doing it,” Perts said. “It brings in more customers than any sale of the year.” The tent sale, which began in late June, will run through early August. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. One of Goffena Furniture’s other deals going on
right now is a variety of coupons for up to $300 off the new gel-infused mattresses from SleepLogic. The Oxygen line of mattresses are made with gelinfused foam, which has a cooling effect and is more supportive to the body than a traditional mattress. Four styles of Oxygen beds are available, varying from soft to firm with different density foam. All mattresses sizes are available from twin to king, including adjustable beds. Goffena introduced the line early this spring, and Perts said the response has been great so far. “They’re really hot right now,” he said. Goffena Furniture offers pieces for every room of the home, sticking by its motto, “Making houses into homes.” It also offers shopping and design advice, including consultants who are available to discuss your needs by visiting your home. A 30-day price guarantee is offers, as is full service repair. Its five-star delivery service pulls out all the stops, making sure your floors are kept clean, placing your new furni-
SDN STAFF PHOTO/LUKE GRONNEBERG
Goffena Furniture in Sidney is having its tent sale now through early August.The large tent in the parking lot has items up to 75 percent off. whose experience in the in- fena Furniture by calling ture how you want it, the store at (937) 492-6730 basic set-up of most items, dustry goes back three or visiting www.goffenafurgenerations. cleaning glass, table tops Learn more about Gof- niture.com. and more and removing all packing materials from your home. An Art and Jazz Combo Goffena Furniture’s mission is “to achieve longImages of the Great Depression: term client partnership A Documentary Portrait of Ohio through our commitment to superior customer servThursday July 26 ice.” The business is owned by the Goffena family,
• •
Band brings Creole music to Troy Friday
Call or email to reserve your seat for the 6:00 pm or the 7:00 pm set. Strengthening Free and Open to the public. Arts
erson Insurance/Buckeye Insurance Group and Unity National Bank. The show is free and open to the public. Guests should bring chairs or blankets for seating. The rain location is Troy Christian High School, 700 S. Dorset Road. Visit www.troymainstreet.org or call (937) 3395455 the day of the concert for location information in the event of rain.
Our
www.troyhayner.org Troy-Hayner CulturalThrough Center 301 W. Main St. Center Troy-Hayner Cultural Troy, OH Street, Troy 301 W. Main (937)339-0457 (937) 339-0457 www.troyhayner.org Exhibit ~ July 27 - Sept,. 23 the
rock, country, swing, Celtic and Latin music. The sound of Creole Stomp includes traditional Louisiana Cajun two-steps, reels and waltzes, Creole blues, mazurkas and zydecos. Each concert includes some explanation of Cajun and Creole culture. The concert is presented by Troy Main Street Inc. with sponsorship from Koverman Dick-
2301214
Music Series — a free outdoor music initiative. The five-piece concert and dance band is led by French Creole fiddler and accordionist Dennis Stroughmatt, a recognized African and French Creole fiddle master. Not only have they caught the attention of Louisiana music fans across the United States and Canada, but also those who enjoy blues,
Dwight Lenox Trio Gallery talk and tour
Community
TROY — Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp travel the country carrying the long tradition of Mississippi River valley French Creole music to audiences of thousands. On Friday, they will heat up downtown Troy with their high energy Creole and zydeco sounds. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Prouty Plaza as part of the Troy Summer
,
This program is made possible, in part, by the +"!. 2(0,/!)!$* %.(/'!1- , *),)$ ,#&1!,)$ .# the National Endowment for the Humanities.
PAGE 4
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
El Sombrero welcomes bikers along new path Cyclists invited to enjoy picnic table and use the restaurant’s restrooms BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor TROY — Bikers passing through Troy on the new section of the Great Miami River Trail can make a pit stop for tacos and a clean restroom at El Sombrero on County Road 25-A. Because the new addition runs right in through the Mexican restaurant’s backyard, owner Ruben Pelayo is opening the doors to bikers who come off the path in search of a break. He set up a picnic table and a bike rack right behind the restaurant, and encourages bikers to come in to use the restrooms. They can sit at the table, shaded by trees, to enjoy their own snacks, or they can fuel up on Mexican fare inside or carry it out to the tables. Bob Shook, former chairman of the Miami County
Trails Task Force who helped organize the new section of trail, said Pelayo decided to invite bikers in on his own accord. “Ruben told us, ‘I’m going to make a rest stop for people.’ He did that all on his own. He’s a super guy,” Shook said. Construction on the new section of the bike path began last fall, and the trail was dedicated in early June. It was built by Finfrock Construction. The historical section is named the Paul Duke Memorial Trail in honor of the location where the Duke Nursery, the beginning of ChemLawn, was located. The Paul Duke Foundation gave $250,000 to build the section of trail, which connects the trail from Lytle Road to the Twin Arches section, which starts at the covered bridge on Eldean Road.
“This is a vital connection between Troy and Piqua,” Shook said. The addition is about 2 miles long, Shook said, and the land for the path was donated by the Miami County Commissioners. After passing El Sombrero heading north, the trail also goes behind the Miami County Engineer’s Office, where bikers will cross a historic pony truss bridge. The state of Ohio donated the bridge and paid to have it restored. The next phase in the bike trail construction project is a bridge over the Miami River just north of Interstate 75. Currently, the bike path ends after it passes under I-75, just north of Upper Valley Medical Center. A new section STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK of trail will be built from The rest area behind El Sombrero includes a bike rack, picnic table and tree that point, over the river
stumps under the shade of large trees. Restaurant owner Ruben Pelayo invites • See Bikers on page 5 bikers in to use the restrooms.
The Bike Path LeadsTo El Sombrero! 1700 N. Co. Rd. 25A Troy • 339-2100 1274 E. Ash St. Piqua • 778-2100
1 00 Off
A Family
Mexican R
estaur ant
El Sombrero LOVES BIKERS!
2 50 Off
$ .
Expires 8-25-12
Expires 8-25-12
While Biking on the Bike Path DINNER LUNCH DINE IN ONLY DINE IN ONLY El Sombrero Welcomes You 3p-9p SUN-TH 11a-3p M-F to Use Their Restrooms!
w/purchase of $4 or more Cannot be used with any other coupon, discount or on Holidays.
2300670
$ .
Enjoy your take out meal at our picnic table, dine on our patio, or inside in the air conditioning!
w/purchase of $7 or more Cannot be used with any other coupon, discount or on Holidays.
A Family
Mexican R
estaur ant
PAGE 5
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Botkins artist featured in Art at the Mill days, weeks and even years.” According to Julie Clark, retail manager and gallery coordinator for Bear’s Mill as well as one of the participating artists, the potters’ theme “Jars, jars, jars!” has resulted in pieces of all sizes, shapes and uses in a variety of glazes. Dionne Fleming, Rita Wiley and Loretta Wray are the other ceramic artists whose work will be on display at this PROVIDED PHOTO exhibit. Clark’s work includes a “Meltdown,” a piece by Lindsay Cooper, of small collection of “granary Botkins, is part of the ex- jars” inspired by jars created during the ancient hibit. Han Dynasty, which mimdramatic, leaving an imicked the look of silos and pression that lingers for grain storage buildings.
Bikers • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 and connecting to the existing trail near Peterson Road. Construction will start this fall and is expected to be completed next year. A total of 16 miles of bike trails will take bikers from the Montgomery County Line to Piqua. All of the trail is near the river or the old Miami Erie Canal. The trail starts south of Tipp City on Ross Road at the county line. It travels up through Kyle Park and Monroe Township. It passes through Concord Township, which has two locks from the old canal, and goes passed WACO Field and Miami Shores Golf Course. The trail then goes through Troy along the levee and will cross the river on the new Adams Street Bridge once construction is finished. From there, the trail crosses
“Bear’s Mill is, of course, integrally connected with grain, piquing my interest in this particular form,” Clark said. “My livelihood in clay continues to be an exciting and challenging experience.” Salt Lake City native Dionne Fleming has been working with Clark for several years, and is inspired by continually learning more about clay, firing, design and form. “I work full time at an unrelated job; pottery is my creative outlet. Pottery fills my soul,” Fleming said, adding that she enjoys the combination of art and function clay offers. After making pottery for 30 years, Rita Wiley
likewise continues to be intrigued that objects of beauty and usefulness can be produced by combining the basic ancient elements of earth, air, fire and water with the touch of the human hand. “I find a purity of purpose in pieces that are aesthetically appealing and useful at the same time,” she said. Loretta Wray, who built her own salt/soda kiln on a small farm near New Castle, Ind., also enjoys making pieces that are functional and can be used on a daily basis. “I feel that handmade pottery connects us with nature and the past in a way that a plastic cup just
can’t evoke,” she said. She is drawn to simple, natural shapes and surfaces, and her work often has an appealing earthy look and feel. This exhibit will close Aug. 26. Art At the Mill receives support from Darke County Endowment for the Arts. The exhibits are on view during regular Mill store hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Historic Bear’s Mill is operated by Friends of Bear’s Mill, a nonprofit organization, and is located at 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road, about 5 miles east of Greenville. For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at (937) 548-5112 or www.bearsmill.com.
Hayner opens Great Depression exhibit with jazz County Road 25-A and heads north to Lytle, where it picks up the Paul Duke Memorial Trail, which connects to the Twin Arches section at the covered bridge on Eldean Road. Once the Twin Arches section connects to Peterson Road next year, bikers can then continue the trail through Piqua along the river until it stops at Road Side Park. Future plans are in the works to connect it to a trail in Shelby County, and also to complete sections heading east and west from Piqua, making the town a sort of hub for bike trails. The east trail will head toward Urbana, and the west trail will take you clear to Union City, Ind. “The future of the bike trails is a great economic tool to the city,” Shook said. “It will help the town and all the villages when they get it all connected.” To see a full map of the trail, log on to www.miamivalleytrails.org.
TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center’s grand opening of the Ohio Humanities Council’s traveling exhibit “Images of the Great Depression: A Documentary Portrait of Ohio” on Thursday will feature both the art and some jazz music. In keeping with the theme of the 1930s, the Hayner’s ballroom will be turned into a jazz club with the Dwight Lennox Trio playing music from that era. A short gallery talk and a tour of the exhibit will immediately follow the music. The opening is free and open to the public, but due to limited seating, reservations will be taken for either the 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. set. Call or e-mail Nancy Hutchins at (937) 339-0457 or nhutchins@troyhayner.org to make reservations. The Great Depression is an era in which documentary photography influenced how Americans
thought and felt about themselves, their communities and their hopes for the future. President Roosevelt and his New Deal administrations understood the power of photography to influence public opinion, federal legislation and the nation’s recovery. The Ohio Humanities Council commissioned a “rephotographic” survey of Ohio sites that had been originally photographed by FDR’s documentarians in the 1930s, and then put together a traveling exhibition of 78 images, including 34 pairs of archival/rephotographic scenes and 10 images representing contemporary visions of the location revisited. The exhibit will run through Sept. 23. From blues to ballads and jazz to swing, Dwight Lennox shines. His impeccable instincts and mellow sound have garnered the attention of some of the finest musicians in the industry. He’s performed
with Sammy Tucker and renowned organist Hank Marr. He’s been showcased alongside the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Bobbie Humphrey, Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Mann. As featured vocalist with the 17piece Columbus Jazz Orchestra, he’s shared the stage with Harold Jones and Carmen Bradford. Growing up in New York, Lennox honed his talent in the church choir. He went on to study and perform musical styles as diverse as country and rock ‘n’ roll. But his gospel roots, combined with such
childhood influences as Nancy Wilson, Nat Cole and Sarah Vaughan, made jazz a natural showcase for his talent. Funding for this program was made possible in part by the Ohio Humanities Council with support by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment of the Humanities, or of the Ohio Humanities Council.
SEND SOMETHING SWEET! Candy Bouquets starting at $10! ypftroyoh.com 409 Kirk Lane, Troy
335-2365
2300936
GREENVILLE — Art at the Mill will feature pottery by the Bear’s Mill potters as well as portraits by 28-year-old Botkins resident Lindsay Cooper at an exhibit opening Friday with a reception offering light appetizers and wine from 6 to 9 p.m. Cooper, a portrait artist, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bowling Green State University, and says her goal is to capture the emotion behind the face she is painting. “I believe that creating a portrait is more than painting the physical likeliness of a person,” she said. Her painting style has been termed “powerful and
(formerly a bloom flowers & gifts)
Full ser vice ftd florist with 28 years experien ce .
facebook.com/yourpersonalflorist
Relax, Renew, Rediscover
Schedule of Events AUGUST 2-5 - Catfish Tournament AUGUST 4 - Russells Point Street Party AUGUST 11 - Party at the Beach (Old Field Beach State Park - beach closed to the public) AUGUST 18 & 19 - Art on the Harbor (Old Field Beach State Park) AUGUST 25 & 26 - Turkeyfoot Hospice Benefit Crew Bass Tournament SEPTEMBER 2 - Ring of Fire SEPTEMBER 21 - Dredge Day SEPTEMBER 28-30 - Fall Festival OCTOBER 19 & 20 - Halloween Campout (Indian Lake State Park Campground) DECEMBER 7 - Lakeview Christmas DECEMBER 8 - Annual Dinner MONTH OF DECEMBER -Christmas in the Park - (State Park Campground Friday& Saturday evenings & Indian Isles)
INDIAN LAKE, OH
1
2293859
2
3
OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
REDISCOVER INDIAN LAKE 3 Party at the Beach Old Field Beach State Park - (beach closed to the public)
August 11, 2012 Gates Open At 11 A.M.
RECLINERS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES
2
STARTING AT
$239
McDonald’s Pottery & Gifts LLC
1
SEE US ON
THE MENUS 5 P.M. $10.00 pre-sale • $15.00 at gate
Walt & Carol Jean Overholser 12528 State Route 235 North, Lakeview
(937) 843-9903
RON PERKY 11 A.M. DANGER BROTHERS 1 P.M.
937-492-8640 www.shrevesconstruction.com
Must be 21 for the consumption of alcohol www.indianlakechamber.org for tickets & information
PAGE 7
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Greenville remembers Annie Oakley Bands, fast draw contest, talent show will highlight festival
Like iN75 on Facebook to get a preview of what’s coming up and to read the issue online!
Image, the festival will have more than 24 hours of great entertainment. The Melodrama in the youth building will be performed Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. The Annie Oakley Western Arts Showcase will take place in the Coliseum. Also on the schedule are the Indian Creek Regulators, national kiddie tractor pull and the Shawnee Bandits fast draw. The fast draw contest is hosted and sanctioned by the Ohio Fast Draw Association, sponsored in part by the Annie Oakley Committee and the Shawnee Bandits Fast Draw Club. The contest will be held both Saturday and Sunday with a $15 entry fee. Various wax targets will be provided. The contest begins Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. New to the festival this year is the Little Miss and Mr. contest, sponsored by Diane Evans Insurance, at 7 p.m. Friday, and the Annie Oakley car show,
sponsored by Doolittles Auto Service, at 1 p.m. Saturday. The cornhole tournament will be sponsored by C & L Electric, and family fun games are sponsored by Gunckle’s Tree Service. The new Darke County Has Talent contest will take place all day Sunday at the south entertainment tent. The festival also boasts historical bus tours, which are free with paid festival admission, and a parade Saturday at 10 a.m. Also performing at the festival for the first time is the new band the Broken Lights. They will play in the gazebo Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. The Broken Lights’ appearance at Annie Oakley Days marks the up-and-coming band’s first live performance in Darke County. The band has played many Miami Valley area venues, including McGuffy’s House of Rock, Canal Street Tavern and at the Tipp City Mum Festival. The group also turned in a winning per-
formance in the Cincinnati Battle of the Bands at the Mad Frog in May. The Broken Lights are slated to play the Miami and Van Wert County Fairs later this summer. The Broken Lights formed in the summer of 2010 when vocalist/guitarist Tyler Cochran got together with bassist Andy Uzzel and drummer Zach Grove. After tossing around different band names, the three finally settled on the Broken Lights, referring to a Beatles’ lyric in “Across the Universe.” The Broken Lights is primarily a rock group, with strong influences from the blues, which can be heard in the band’s original songs and extensive classic rock cover catalog. Bingo breakfast helps kick the festival off Friday at 9 a.m. at the youth building on the grounds. Breakfast will include scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. Prizes will be awarded to bingo winners.
The cost of the bingo breakfast is $6 and includes a weekend festival pass. Tickets are available for purchase at Paws Bingo, 848 Martin St., or by calling Judie Hathaway, festival president, at (937) 548-2391. Festival hours are Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those who buy a weekend pass before the
festival will pay $2 for access to everything. A complete schedule of events for the Annie Oakley Festival is available at www.annieoakleyfestival.org, or visit www.facebook.com/annieoakleyfestival for more details. The Annie Oakley Festival is supported by a $500 grant from the Darke County Visitors Bureau, www.VisitDarkeCounty.org.
Troy and Miami County’s Landmark Restaurant The BEST lunch deal anywhere! Our 11 item buffet changes every day and is made from scratch each morning! Daily buffet menus posted on our website... www.lapiazzatroy.com • Sundays - Kid's Eat Free! • Wednesdays - Half Price Appetizers! • Thursdays - Live Music with Scott Oglesbee! • Happy Hour - Monday through Friday 4:30-6:00.
2295753
GREENVILLE — Greenville honors Annie Oakley this weekend during the Annie Oakley Days Festival at the Darke County Fairgrounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The schedule is filled with lots of fun for all ages. One highlight is the Saturday night performance by Spittin’ Image. Brian and Blain Swabb will perform at 8 p.m. in the gazebo. The identical twins are celebrating 40 years of playing professionally this July. They have had numerous experiences and wonderful opportunities, from opening for Margo Smith at the Darke County Fair when they were 15 years old, and having Faron Young at their nightclub (My Brother’s Place) and performing with him. Spittin’ Image has opened for David Allen Coe, Neil McCoy and Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, among others. The duo performs more than 500 shows each year, and covers eight different states in the process. Now they have added a tour of Florida, performing for two months out of the year for the resort, theater and vacation home communities. In addition to Spittin’
On The Square Downtown Troy
937-339-5553 • www.lapiazzatroy.com
ON SALE NOW Jamison Mattresses & Box Springs, Made in Nashville, Tennessee. ALSO Featuring Great Savings on All Visco Memory Foam, Omalon Foam, and Marriott Foam! 937-335-1849
105 W. Main Street •Troy, Oh 45373 www.homecomfortgallery.com
Mon, Fri, Sat 9am - 5pm; Tue, Wed, Thu 9am - 7pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
made in the sell products to se oo ch e W keeping jobs we believe in USA because something know it means ers. here and we om st lued cu to you, our va 2299142
PAGE 8
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
GET UP & GO Rhythm Piqua Civic Band PIQUA — The Piqua Civic Band concludes its 80th summer concert season with “An Old-Fashioned Summer Concert” Thursday at Hance Pavilion with guest conductor Reginald Richwine and trumpet soloist Patrick Woods. Selections will include “The Washington Post March,” “A Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” “Bugler’s Holiday,” “Big Band Spectacular,” “King Cotton,” “Gershwin!,” “Flutations for Flutes and Band,” highlights from “Man of La Mancha” and “South Pacific” and much more. Ulbrich’s Hometown Market has donated a free dozen doughnuts to be given away to one audience member. Hance Pavilion ◆ Thursday 7 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ piquacivicband.weebly.com Cruizer’s RUSSIA — David Leisten, aka “Steel Drum Dave,” 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. Also, Cruizer’s is hosting a car show Saturday to benefit the Wounded Warrior’s Foundation. See the website for more information.
115 North St. ◆ Thursday 7 to 9:30 p.m. ◆ www.cruizersbarandgrill.com ◆ (937) 526-4800 Filling Station TROY — Coming up at the Filling Station this weekend is bike night with Diddley Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. with specials on pulled pork; Rick Sylvester Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. with specials on fried shrimp; Higgins Madewell Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. with New York strip specials.; and blues and barbecue with Scotty Bratcher Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. 2331 W. Market St. ◆ Various dates and times ◆ www.facebook.com/troyfillingstation ◆ (937) 339-4800 Rum River Blend TIPP CITY — Rum River Blend and Berachah Valley will perform at the Tipp Roller Mill Theater Saturday evening. Rum River Blend is a local favorite, known for its variety of music and entertaining style. The band performs a blend of traditional bluegrass, gospel and folk music, and the audience is always encouraged to join in for the sing-along, playalong fun. Berachah Valley was founded in the spring of 2005 when a few friends came together searching for a place to play traditional bluegrass, gospel and traditional renditions of current favorites. Audiences quickly
see the result is a uniquely smooth combination of musicianship and vocal harmonies influenced by the recordings of Longview, Seldom Scene, Josh Turner, Ricky Scaggs, Vince Gill and the Bluegrass Cardinals. 225 E. Main St. ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. ◆ $7 for adults, $4 for students K-12 ◆ (937) 667-3696 John Tesh Big Band KETTERING — Fraze Pavilion welcomes the John Tesh Big Band Friday night. Touring with his now famous big band, John Tesh says, “With the big bandstyle arrangements, we’ll be performing my songs and many of the classics the way Sinatra and other top vocalists did back in the day.” Tesh is on piano and vocals, accompanied by his 12-piece big band orchestra performing popular big band tunes including “Beyond The Sea,” “Blue Skies,” “I’ve Got The World On A String,” “Summer Wind,” “In The Mood” and many more. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ Friday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $25 ◆ www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 2963300 Gavin DeGraw, Colbie Caillat KETTERING — The MIX 107.7 FM SummerFest 14 presents Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat at Fraze Pavilion with special guest Javier Colon Monday
evening. DeGraw’s hit singles include “I Don’t Want To Be,” “Chariot,” “In Love With a Girl,” “Not Over You” and “Sweeter.” Caillat followed her first single “Bubbly” with hits “Brighter Than the Sun,” “Shadow” and “I Do.” 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ Monday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets $30 www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 2963300 Coming up at Riverbend CINCINNATI — Riverbend Music Center is hosting several upcoming performances by wellknown stars. Tonight is an evening with Steve Miller Band. On Thursday Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller will perform with Kendrick Lamar, Chiddy Bang, Schoolboy Q and Chevy Woods. Toby Keith will headline the arena Saturday evening, with guests Brantley Gilbert and Thomas Rhett. On Sunday, Chicago and the Doobie Brothers will perform. An evening with Crosby, Stills and Nash will be Monday. The Vans Warped Tour is in town Tuesday afternoon and evening, featuring multiple stages and bands, including New Found Glory, Yellowcard and Of Mice and Men. The Trespass America Festival, featuring Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage and more, will be Aug. 1. Many
20% off 1 book of fiction
Antiques • Year Round Christmas Store
Selected items excluded. Expires 8/6/12
Apple Tree Gallery 2301555
405 N. Main St. • Piqua • 773-1801 www.appletreegallery.com ornaments@appletreegallery.com
1210 E. Ash St. • Piqua 937.773.5315 1.800.686.5315
Books • Bibles • Music • Church Supplies 2301246
PROVIDED PHOTO/LINDY JURACK
This quilt by Fran LaSalle titled “ My Apologies to Grandma Moses” is part of the art quilt exhibit at Aullwood Audubon Center. make a whole lot of waves. A political statement at the time, this film promotes respect and love between races and won director Stanley Kramer a United Nations Award. Free popcorn and sodas are available in the lobby an hour Talent show before the movie, and an KETTERING — Come authentic theatre organ see tomorrow’s stars comconcert and sing-a-long bepete in the annual Youth gins 30 minutes prior to and Teen Talent Show at showtime. 138 N. Main St. Fraze Pavilion Aug. 1. Youth from every commu◆ Friday and Saturday 7:30 nity around the Miami Val- p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. ◆ Tickley compete in preliminary ets $5 ◆ www.victoriathetryouts for a spot in the fi- atre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 nals. Don’t miss out on the ‘Seussical’ best of new talent in the SPRINGBORO — La Miami Valley. This show Comedia Dinner Theatre features a variety of acts presents “Seussical” now ranging from dancers, through Sept. 2. The Cat in singers and musicians. 695 the Hat is the master of Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ Aug. 1, ceremonies as the audience 7 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ travels through the imagiwww.fraze.com ◆ (937) 296- nation of Dr. Seuss. “Seussi3300 cal” brings the books you Film series and your kids have grown up with to life in this senDAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association’s Cool sational musical featuring bright and beautiful sets, Film Series is showing cheerful songs and wonder“Guess Who’s Coming to ful costumes. 765 W. CenDinner” this weekend at tral Ave. ◆ Various Victoria Theatre. When showtimes through Sept. 2 Joey brings her new ◆ Tickets from $53 ◆ lacoAfrican American fiancé, John (Sidney Poitier), to media.com ◆ (937) 746her 1960s hometown, they 4554 more artists are on the schedule for the summer. 6295 Kellogg Ave. ◆ Various dates and prices ◆ www.riverbend.org ◆ (513) 232-5885
Stage
PAGE 9
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
GET UP & GO Eye candy Art quilt exhibit DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center’s 20th annual art quilt exhibit is on display in the Marie S. Aull Education Center’s Hallway of Wonder now through Aug. 19. The theme “The Good Earth” celebrates our unique planet, with intriguing works of art. “Pearl of the Planet, Robinson Farm Girl,” “Mon Grand Pere,” “Apologies to Grandma Moses” and “Q Garden” are just a few of the 42 beautiful art quilts in this exhibit. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Monday though Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. ◆ Admission for non-members is $4 for adults and $2 for children, Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society members are admitted free ◆ aullwood.center.audubon.org ◆ (937) 890-7360 Nature Art Gallery TROY — The Nature Art Gallery at Brukner Nature Center is featuring photographer Ray Mueller in an exhibit of his images of wildlife and local natural areas. The exhibit will be open to the public during Interpretive Center hours through Sept. 16. A percentage of the sales of these works will support the mission of Brukner Nature Center. 5995
Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Thursday 8 p.m. ◆ www.raymondjmueller.co m ◆ (937) 698-6493 ‘You Are My Superhero’ DAYTON — Dayton Art Institute shows off its super powers this summer with its “You Are My Superhero” exhibit, open now through Sept. 23. Beginning with images that reflect the golden age of comics, the exhibition will look at how those popular superheroes from the 1940s to the 1970s relate to their predecessors and how they have changed over the years to reflect society. The exhibit includes animation art and memorabilia from the collection of Dr. Lawrence and Holley Thompson, original panels by Carmine Infantino, from the 1940s to 1960s, from Maverick’s Cards and Comics in Kettering and classic comics from the Fairborn shop Bookery Fantasy. These, along with additional loans and one iconic piece from the Dayton Art Institute’s collection, will delineate superhero variations, well known and obscure; superhero sidekicks; and superhero hallmarks and behaviors. 456 Belmonte Park ◆ Sunday through Sept. 23 ◆ Adults $12, students/seniors $9, youth 717 $6, children 6 and
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 younger and museum members free ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277
Family fun Shelby County Fair SIDNEY — The Shelby County Fair continues through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Sidney. It showcases the work of local 4-H members and open class participants in areas ranging from livestock to cooking to woodworking. In addition, a number of bands perform throughout the week at the free entertainment tent. Special value days offer unlimited rides for one price. Games and concessions line the midway, and many local businesses display their products at indoor booths. 655 S. Highland Ave. ◆ Today through Saturday ◆ General admission $9 ◆ www.shelbycountyfair.com New Bremen Fireman’s Picnic NEW BREMEN — The New Bremen Fireman’s Picnic will be held Saturday. It has been an annual fundraiser for local firefighters for more than 80 years. Activities include a 5K run, games for all ages, firefighter competition, chicken barbecue, music, dancing and food. Jaycee Park in New Bremen ◆ Saturday ◆ (419) 6290313
Church revivial FLETCHER — The Fletcher United Methodist Church will host an Old Fashion Revival this Sunday through Aug. 1 in the evenings. The Rev. Jack Chalk of the Hardin United Methodist Church will be the featured speaker. There will be special music as well as a community choir. Lawn chairs are encouraged. Weather permitting, this event will be held at the Fletcher Village Park across from the church, with parking at the rear of the church. Everyone is invited to attend. An offering will be taken to help defray expenses. Fletcher Village Park ◆ Sunday through Aug. 1, 7 to 9 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ (937) 368-2470 Benefit dinner TIPP CITY — The Tipp City American Legion will host a benefit dinner Friday night. Proceeds from the dinner will go to the Veterans Park statue. The menu includes beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, special green beans, rolls and butter and a dessert bar of homemade goodies. 377 N. Third St. ◆ Friday 6 to 7:30 p.m. ◆ $7 per person, $3.50 for children 12 and younger Wrestling tour DAYTON — TNA Wrestling presents the TNA Impact Wrestling
World Tour live in Dayton. The superstars of Impact Wrestling are invading Hara Arena Friday evening. Appearing will be current TNA world heavyweight champion Bobby Roode, Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, Impact superstar Austin Aries, the TNA Knockouts and more. The TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour is an interactive experience that sends its craziest fans backstage to meet their favorite wrestling superstars. Fans who purchase a $50 ticket will receive a special “meet and greet” with the stars at 5:30 p.m. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Friday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $25 ◆ www.ticketmaster.com ◆ (800) 745-3000 Swamp Romp KETTERING — Fraze Pavilion’s annual Swamp Romp, a Cajun-Zydeco festival, is its biggest bash of the summer in Lincoln Park Civic Commons this Saturday. Get down with the gators and trade
beads with the locals at the best fest north of the bayou. Additional food vendors have been added this year, and music will be offered all day long. The band lineup is Mo’ Mojo at 1 p.m., Malkum Gibson and the Mighty Juke at 3 p.m., Lil Malcolm and the Zydeco House Rockers at 5 p.m. and Lil Brian and the Travelers at 8 p.m. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ Saturday 1 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 296-3300 Lake Festival CELINA — Several events are on the schedule for the Celina Lake Festival is this weekend in and around downtown Celina and Lakeshore Park. The festivities include sidewalk sales, a craft show, concessions, a car cruise-in, rides, water ski show, live bands, fireworks, a 5K, poker run, cardboard Duct tape boat race, bed races, a family outdoor movie, volleyball tournament, fishing derby, tractor pulls and more. Downtown Celina and Lakeshore Park ◆ Friday and Saturday starting at 9 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.celinalakefestival.com
Christmas in July
Wednesday, July 25 thru Saturday, July 28 • 11am-5 pm
Selected Byers Choice and Pipka's discounted 20%-25%. Other decorative and Christmas items also marked down!
SERVING BREAKFAST EVERY SATURDAY AT 8:00 A.M. 2012 MAC Wing Fest Peoples Choice Champion! •••••••••••• Follow us on Face Book
S WING ¢
40
Every Thursday
••••••••••••••••
2301215
2301571
The Di n o s au r s - Ju ly 28 th
Plain N’ Simple 8015 East State Route 41 Troy, (Located in Alcony) (937)339-6321 Hours: Wed-Sat 11am-5pm Sun 1-5pm
2300311
Hope to see you! Billie & Marlene
153 W. Fourth St., Minster (419) 628-2401
PAGE 10
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Opening Friday ‘The Watch’
K C I L F CATCH A
Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood — and the world — from total extermination. Starring: Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, Richard Ayoade Genre, rating: Comedy, R
‘Step Up: Revolution’
Jonah Hill, Ben Stiller, Richard Ayoade and Vince Vaughn star in “The Watch.”
Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer and soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs, called The Mob. When a wealthy business man threatens to develop The Mob’s historic neighborhood and displace thousands of people, Emily must band together with Sean and The Mob to turn their performance art into protest art, and risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause. Starring: Ryan Guzman, Kathryn McCormick, Adam G. Sevani Genre, rating: Drama/performing arts, PG-13
Still showing
Now on DVD
Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick star in “Step Up: Revolution”
‘The Dark Knight Rises’
Christian Bale stars in “The Dark Knight Rises.”
• “The Deep Blue Sea” • “Silent House” • “Footnote” • “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” • “Boss: Season One” • “Jean Grémillon During the Occupation (Eclipse Series 34)” • “The Last Days of Disco” (Blu-ray) • “Metropolitan” (Bluray) • “They Made Me a Fugitive” (Blu-ray) • “Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season One” (Blu-ray)
It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act. But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane. Starring: Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman Genre, rating: Action/adventure, PG-13
‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’ Join Manny, Diego, Sid and Scrat this summer as they brave the high seas and battle a ragtag group of pirates determined to stop them from getting home. Starring: Voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary Genre, rating: Animated/comedy, PG
‘The Amazing Spider-Man’
Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter also is finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, and together, they struggle with love, commitment and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance, leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, the Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary Genre, rating: Action/sci-fi, PG-13
PAGE 11
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Dana gets hooked on cold soups to beat the hot summer
Contact iN75 editor Lindy Jurack at in75@ohcommedia.com or (937) 440-5255 For advertising, call Becky Smith at (937) 498-5980 or Leiann Stewart at (947) 440-5252
Cold Pea Soup 1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed 10-ounce can ready-touse chicken broth 1 cup half-and-half 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 lettuce leaf, torn into pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Combine all ingredients in a food processor or
Fresh Fruit Soup 1 pound Bing cherries, pitted, or 1 can dark cherries, drained 1 cup orange juice 1/3 cup sugar 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/8 teaspoon cardamom 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup vanilla yogurt 2 cups white grape juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice In a blender or food processor, combine cherries, orange juice, sugar and raspberries and blend or process until smooth. Pour into large glass pitcher and stir in remaining ingredients; stir with wire whisk until blended. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for two to four hours before serving. Serves six. Mango Chipotle 2 mangoes
Juice from 1 lime 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder Dash of salt and pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon chipotle powder 2 cups vegetable broth Combine all ingredients in food processor until smooth, adding more spices if needed. Serve chilled with tortilla chips. Cucumber Soup 1 garlic clove, minced 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of white pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup cracked ice 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend. You may need to add more cracked ice to get it to the consistency that you desire. Add diced cucumber on top as a garnish. This is great served with a bagel
Check out our new merchandise arriving daily
We have gifts for everyone for any occasion!
20% OFF Storewide Excludes: single cards, ornaments, candy, balloons, and prior purchases.
Expires: 8-31-12
2 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons rice vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Strawberry Soup Quarter tomatoes and 2 pints of fresh strawbertoss in a bowl with sugar ries and vinegar. Cover and 2 cups plain yogurt marinade one to three 1/3 cup orange juice hours. Puree in a blender 1/2 cup white sugar and pass through a fine 1/2 cup water 1/8 teaspoon cardamom sieve. Season with salt In a blender, combine the and pepper. Chill. Toppings you can serve on strawberries, yogurt, orthis soup are mini cucumange juice, sugar, water bers, cherry tomatoes, and cardamom. Puree croutons, diced avocado until well mixed. Chill and or crumbled feta cheese. serve with a mixed salad on the side. Happy cooking! Contact me at dwolfe@tdnpublishYellow Tomato Soup ing.com. 6 large, ripe tomatoes and cream cheese.
• RESTORATIONS • EXTRACTIONS • CROWNS & BRIDGES • ROOT CANALS • PREVENTIVE CARE • DENTURES & PARTIALS • RIGID STERILIZATION • WHITENING • SEALANTS • COSMETIC DENTISTRY • BOTOX & JUVEDERM
937-335-4630
MARK T. BENTLEY D.D.S. INC CHARLES H. STEVENS D.D.S. www.bentleydds.com JULIE E. JONES D.D.S. 1523 N. Market St., Troy, Ohio
123 East Main St., Troy www.saloninspired.com
Experience the Feeling
(937) 440-0405
Our n o i t a r i p s Inspiration n I r Ou Is Yo u ! i s YOU! NEW CLIENTS CLIENTS RECEIVE NEW RECEIVE
READMORE’S 430 N. Main St., PIQUA
937-615-0820
2296565
iN75 is an entertainment guide and marketing publication of Ohio Community Media, which includes the Piqua Daily Call, Sidney Daily News and Troy Daily News
blender, cover and process or blend until smooth. Chill thoroughly before serving. Sprinkle a little more fresh mint on each serving. Serves four.
2295752
Contact iN75
Paired with a fresh green salad and a small amount of crusty eight-grain bread, soup makes a wonderful and nutritious dinner. If you have not tried cold soups, please use one of the recipes I have this week and let me know how you liked it. Before you know it, we will be pulling out our sweatshirts and discussing warm winter stews (bite my tongue!). On a more serious note, as the days go by with no rain, we are reminded that we live in a farming community that depends on its crops, and we depend on those farmers! Right now it is looking grim. Mark and I took a ride this weekend, and so many of our area’s beautiful farms look silent, corn starting to look brown, fields dry. What can we do? First pray for rain, but another thing we can do is shop our farmers’ markets and support them in every way that we can. Corn and soy beans are in everything we use during the course of a day. If we don’t get rain soon, this could impact our daily living. Let’s ban together and show our local farmers that we are thinking of them.
2301541
It’s HOT! I don’t want to spend any more time in the kitchen than I have to, but if you’re like me, when it’s this hot, nothing sounds good. I recently went to a local eatery and had a cup of fresh strawberry soup. It was to die for! I was never really a fan of cold soups, but the more I try them, the more I like them, especially now. The recipes are really simple and usually only take about 10-15 minutes to prepare. The perfect pairing is mellow produce from the farmers’ markets, a little creamy dairy and a bit of spice, and you have a delicious summer soup. Soups have always been an added health benefit.
$5.00 OFF IF YOU MENTION THIS AD
IF YOU MENTION THIS AD.
TENT SALE... LAST WEEK!!!
50-70% OFF
Sealy, Sternsfoster & Serta CLOSEOUTS!
Hurry!
1299 $1999
$
Queen, 2-piece set
Queen, 2-piece set
$
2499 Queen, 2-piece set
Insight Twin XL, 2-pc. set................................NOW
$899 Full, 2-pc. set ......................................NOW $1099 King, 3-pc. set.....................................NOW $1699
Savant Twin XL, 2-pc. set................................NOW
$1599 Full, 2-pc. set ......................................NOW $1799 King, 3-pc. set.....................................NOW $2499
Prodigy Twin XL, 2-pc. set................................NOW
$2099 Full, 2-pc. set ......................................NOW $2299 King, 3-pc. set.....................................NOW $2999
FREE DELIVERY with purchase
12 MONTH FINANCING AVAILABLE on approved credit. See store for details
Up to
$200
in Store Credit with the purchase of a Mattress Set
308 & 310 LOONEY RD CORNER OF I-75 & RT. 36 PIQUA, OH 45356
www.SleepCityOhio.com • 937-778-1672 HURRY IN PROMOTION ENDS SOON! SEE STORE FOR DETAILS
2300972