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Taste of Troy returns to downtown 14 local restaurants ready to dish it up for popular food feast more. New participants in this year’s Taste of Troy are the recently-opened TROY — The picturesque square in downtown KuZZinZ Bar and Grill and Troy will be filled with the Unrefined Café. “Tastes” for sale include aroma of local delicacies as Troy Main Street presents a diverse array of menu items such as homemade the Taste of Troy Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now ice cream, smoked chicken in its 10th year, the popu- ravioli, roasted corn chowder, pizza, caramel apples, lar food festival draws crawfish etouffee, chicken thousands of visitors to salad sandwiches, sausage sample tastes of food procreole, cookies, bourbon vided by Troy’s independchicken, southwestern ent restaurants. pasta alfredo, strawberries This year, guests can with Kahlua sauce, ribeye sample the culinary desteak sandwiches, beef nalights of 14 hometown chos, cheesesteaks, Mexirestaurants, listen to live can rice, homemade pie, music, shop at the Downtown Farmers Market, par- strawberry shortcake, pecan wurtles and more. ticipate in beer and wine tastings and have a sneak Costs for food tastes will range from one to five tickpreview of the Mayflower ets, with tickets selling for Arts Center. $1 each. Expect to taste a wide Two downtown estabrange of food from a variety of independent restau- lishments, The Caroline and La Piazza, will offer rants including Cajun, beer and wine tastings on Italian, Mexican, classic their outdoor patios. The American fare, locally Caroline plans to offer an grown and raised and For iN75
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• A Fat Boyz Pizzeria • Al’s Pizza • Bakehouse Bread & Cookie Company • The Caroline • Club 55 • The Filling Station • KuZZinZ Bar and Grill • La Fiesta • La Piazza • Le Doux’s • Night Sky Coffee House • Tin Roof • Unrefined Cafe • Winans Chocolates and Coffee
array of craft beers from various breweries including IPA, Porters, Stouts and Wheat. La Piazza will feature a wine tasting with two different wine flights, a red and white. Each flight will offer tastes of three different wines and will be served in tiered flight racks. Guests may visit the restaurant for a flight and bring their Taste of Troy food along with them. The Taste of Troy also is the
kickoff of La Piazza’s 20th anniversary celebration, a 20-day happening with food specials and other events. Be sure to pick up a copy of iN75 next week for a feature story on La Piazza’s anniversary. To satisfy a hunger for entertainment, five musical acts are scheduled for Prouty Plaza throughout the day. Slated to perform are Rum River Blend, Stephen Orban, Larry Lyons, Bolted Down and Megan Osman. The Mayflower Arts Center, 9 W. Main St., which is adjacent to the Taste of Troy, will offer visitors a sneak preview of the future arts venue by opening up the Artist’s Den from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in conjunction with the Taste of Troy. The former movie theater is slated to be revamped into working PROVIDED PHOTO artist studios, gallery and People mill around the Troy square sampling the flavors of local restaurants at exhibit space, and a retail last year’s Taste of Troy. center with art classes and
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Jim Hatcher of A Fat Boyz Pizzeria serves up a tasty pie during the 2011 Taste of Troy. a performance stage. New owner Lisa Bauer will feature local art for sale and on exhibit during the Taste of Troy on the second floor of the Artist’s Den. The preview event is free and open to the public. Event sponsor Gordon Orthodontics will raffle off dinner-for-two gifts and will offer face painting and balloons to Taste of Troy guests. The Downtown Troy Farmers Market will mark the end of a successful second season on Sept. 15 by extending its hours until 2 p.m. “Troy is unmatched in the quality and quantity of independent restaurants for a city of its size,” said
Troy Main Street Director Karin Manovich. “The Taste of Troy provides an opportunity for people to sample signature dishes from a wide variety of restaurants while enjoying live music.” Admission to the Taste of Troy is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of event sponsors Gordon Orthodontics, Hobart Brothers and ITW Food Equipment GroupHobart. Tickets for food tastes and drinks can be purchased at the Taste of Troy. For additional information, contact Troy Main Street at (937) 339-5455 or visit the website at www.troymainstreet.org.
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Gateway Arts features Bad Art by Good People fundraiser
DAYTON — Dayton’s music scene is soul, R&B, reggae, rock, pop, jam bands; getting a makeover this weekend with truly something for everybody. You canthe first Downtown Dayton Revival not beat the price, and we cannot wait to Music Festival. Well-known recording fill the streets of downtown Dayton with artists Train, John Legtwo days of incredible end, Andy Grammar and music,” Luongo said. more will join several The festival is from local bands on three difnoon to 11 p.m. both ferent stages set up in days. A full schedule of downtown Dayton this who’s performing when Saturday and Sunday. and on what stage is “We are very excited available at www.downto fill the streets of townrevival.com. downtown Dayton with exceptional music “The Downtown Dayton Revival Music from a wide variety of artists. From Festival is a perfect fit for our center city, Grammy winners to local talent and which is the region’s premier destination PROVIDED PHOTO everything in between, this will be a for arts and entertainment,” said Sandy This piece of “bad art” was created by Larry Claypool, weekend to remember,” said Matt Luongo, Gudorf, president of the Downtown Daysuperintendent of Houston Local Schools. president of Downtown Revival LLC. ton Partnership. “We are so pleased the The lineup includes John Legend, festival organizers chose downtown Daymany other election noTrain, Cowboy Mouth, Guided By Voices, ton as the site for this event. We look forno’s. Every member of the Guster, The Ohio Players, Robert Ranward to welcoming the festival’s guests to community is encouraged dolph & the Family Band, Rusted Root, downtown and showing off its many atto vote and vote as many Heartless Bastards, Motel Beds, Red tractions.” times as they’d like. Wanting Blue, Buffalo Killers, Cliftones, Festival organizers hope the event Voting will cost $1 per Crusher, Brent James and the Contrabrings Dayton into the national music vote and anyone can vote. band, Good English, Lauren Eylise, Andy scene. In addition to more than 30 bands, There are no restrictions Grammer, Customer Service and the organizers are planning family-friendly on age, geography or numGem City Horns, Griffin House, Jordan events, as well as other activities to be ber of times you can vote. Hull, Mat Kearney, Kristy Lee, Tony announced. Festival attendance will be All of the proceeds from Lucca, Prime Luce, Green Light Morning, limited to 40,000 for the weekend. the election go to helping Needmore, Ivan Neville’s DumpstaAll tickets are two-day passes and are Gateway Arts Council prophunk, The Right Now, Bronze Radio Re- available at www.downtownrevival.com. vide quality artistic experiLarry Claypool turn, Bad Sines, Stephen Kellogg & the Tickets are $75 per person, with children ences and entertainment Sixers, Burnt Sugar, Karl Denson’s Tiny 10 and younger admitted free with a payFor more information, to Sidney and the Shelby ing adult. See the website for more inforCounty community. Voting call Gateway Arts Council Universe, The Werks and Wheels. “The lineup is so diverse, there’s funk, mation. also can be done by mail to at (937) 498-2787. the Gateway Arts Council and online at www.gatewaTroy and Miami County’s Landmark Restaurant yartscouncil.org/BadArt. No election would be The BEST lunch deal anywhere! Our 11 item buffet changes complete without the Bad every day and is made from scratch each morning! Daily Art Ball and the Art Elecbuffet menus posted on our website... www.lapiazzatroy.com tion is no exception. Gateway Arts Council will host • Sundays - Kid's Eat Free! • Wednesdays - Half Price Appetizers! the Bad Art Ball Sept. 29 • Thursdays - Live Music with Scott Oglesbee! at the Oaks Club. This ball will feature a dinner, live • Happy Hour - Monday through Friday 4:30-6:00. music, dancing and the Check “bad art” will be auctioned out our Halloween off. Tickets for the event loft for decorating are $25 per person and can this fall. be purchased at Ron and Nita’s and Gateway Arts Council during regular business hours Monday On The Square Downtown Troy through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 405 N. Main St. • Piqua • 773-1801 937-339-5553 • www.lapiazzatroy.com www.appletreegallery.com • ornaments@appletreegallery.com p.m. 2308622
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SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council has announced the second annual Bad Art by Good People fundraising event, a lighthearted election for the arts. Twenty local personalities have been given a blank 16-inch by 20-inch canvas and partnered up with a professional artist to create a piece of art. Artists from Anna, Botkins, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russia and Sidney will not only be creating art, they will be fighting for your votes. “We wanted to have an event that brought art to everyone and illustrated that everyone has creativity in them,” said Ellen Keyes, Gateway Arts Council executive director. The artwork is on display in the upstairs gallery at Gateway Arts Council now through the month of September. Visitors can vote all month long. The artists from Anna will be Julie Ehemann, Scot Evans and John Holtzapple. Connie Mielke, Priscilla Wilt and Adam Koenig will represent Botkins. Lynn Gusching, Tony Schmitmeyer and Louis Gehret will represent Fort Loramie. Jackson Center representatives are Karen Woodruff and Ryan Wooley. Terry Pellman, Dawn Eilert, Juanita McCrum, Tom Boecker, Karla Pottkotter, Tom Rossman, Larry Claypool and Ed Thomas represent Sidney. The Russia representative is Maria Hoehne. Once all the artwork is completed, the election process begins. This election however will be like nothing you have ever experienced before. There may be scandals, information may be leaked and
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Tommy Emmanuel will perform in Greenville Saturday evening at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall. enhance an unusually broad repertoire. “Tommy plays all styles of music — pop, blues, jazz, country, bluegrass, gospel, flamenco, classical and even Australian aboriginal tunes — with incredible skill and flair, astounding audiences from Sydney to Nashville to Carnegie Hall and many spots in-between,” Rawlins said. Emmanuel, who has been a working professional musician since age 6, has earned multiple awards in the U.S., includ-
ing Guitar Player magazine’s Guitar Legend award, as well as two Grammy nominations. Throughout his career, he has played with many notable artists including Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Doc Watson and Clapton, and counts the legendary Atkins as a beloved mentor. Second National Bank is sponsoring the concert. Darke County Center for the Arts also receives financial support from Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Ketrow Foundation and the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helps fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. This program is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at www.centerforarts.net or by contacting DCCA at (937) 547-0908 or visiting the DCCA office on the third floor of Greenville Public Library.
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GREENVILLE — Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel opens Darke County Center for the Arts 2012-13 Artists Series season Saturday at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville at 8 p.m. An artist whose legendary guitar skills have filled big city venues many times the capacity of 632-seat Memorial Hall, Emmanuel counts among his many fans elite guitar players from all over the world, including Eric Clapton. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, Emmanuel’s appeal extends far beyond his fellow musicians. “Tommy’s live shows, known for their humor, passion and infectious joy as well as awesome playing, leave audiences energized and wanting more,” Rawlins said. A native of Australia where he ranks as one of the continent’s most revered musicians, Emmanuel is known for the inventiveness and speed of his playing, as well as for his astounding showmanship. According to Rawlins, Emmanuel’s technical precision and masterful virtuosic improvisations
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WEST MILTON — Hoffman United Methodist Church in West Milton has planned a series of “Fall Talks” for eight Sunday afternoons in September and October. The talks will be held in the activity center, have free admission and are open to the public. This Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m., Cliff and Katie Poling will speak about their recent trip to Bangladesh. On Sept. 16 from 4 to 5 p.m., David Hayes will give information on the neurological problem and language disorder of Aphasia. On Sept. 23 from 3 to 4 p.m., Roger James, of Covington, will share his 1950 vintage Ford Coupe trip from Peking to Paris. On Sept. 30 from 4 to 5 p.m., Tammy Shellhaas will bring information on “Fitness for All.” On Oct. 7 from 4 to 5 p.m., teacher/author Scott Ervin will give advice on “Neutralizing Arguments with Today’s Kids.” On Oct. 14 from 4 to 5 p.m., Darlene Duchene and John McCreery will showcase the wonders of Egypt. On Oct. 21 from 4 to 5 p.m., local optometrist Dr. Cliff Poling will discuss diseases of the eye. The finale of the Fall Talks series will be on Oct. 28 and will feature Tipp City traveler/author Nancy Studebaker Bailey sharing some of her escapes and adventures from a lifetime of travel. The public is cordially invited to attend the Fall Talks.
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Boonshoft Museum hosts gala for astronomy Guests also will enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and custom shows in The Dome, classic cocktails, hors d’oeuvres in the planetarium and live music. After an elegant sitdown dinner, guests can dance the night away to the energizing sounds of This Side Up, make their way through a series of unique themed venues throughout the museum and keep tabs on reverse raffle prizes as they are awarded throughout the night. From fun “throwback” surprises with the menu to memorable music and classic cocktails, the evening will reflect the refined sense of style that charac-
terized the early 1960s with a thoroughly modern flair, of course. “We really hope that guests will get into the spirit of the evening by dressing in vintage clothing — or at least be inspired by the music, movies and personalities of the Rat Pack era to put their own twist on the fashion of the time period,” Allen said. Event features include the Stafford’s Stardust Lounge, where guests can savor vibrant champagnes and desserts made-toorder in an atmosphere enhanced by the glitter of some of Stafford Jeweler’s finest gems, as well as the always-popular Green
River anglers to compete in Wade War TIPP CITY — The National Association of Professional River Anglers (NAPRA) presents the second annual National Wading Championship, the Wade War, Sept. 14-16 in Tipp City. The event kicks off Sept. 14 with the inaugural Charity Big Bass event. NAPRA professionals will compete from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Stillwater River in Covington to see who can catch the biggest bass. Anglers will pick a charity of their choice, and the winner of the event will get a donation made to their chosen charity. This portion of the weekend is sponsored by Batter ‘n’
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Later on Sept. 15, the spirits will flow as the NAPRA Wade War kickoff dinner commences at 7 p.m. at Heck Yeah, a sports bar right on the river in Piqua. The Wade War will be Sept. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Great Miami Adventures. Approximately 30 top pro river anglers will compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. The event is open to any angler. A $50 fee is requested of non-NAPRA anglers. For more information, call (937) 307-8732 or go to napra.net.
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ing at the museum is headlined by daily programs in the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater. The recipient of a $750,000 projection system upgrade in February 2012, The Dome now features the latest in digital planetarium technology, allowing for dynamic full-color planetarium shows as well as full dome video and electronic 3D technology. Gala event tickets are $175 per person. Reverse Raffle tickets are $100, with a maximum of 500 tickets to be sold. Tickets are available by phone at (937) 275-7431, ext. 144, online at BoonshoftMuseum.org or in person at the museum’s guest services desk.
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Zone, where sports fans can watch all the day’s action on widescreen televisions while relaxing in cushy club chairs. As always, the highlight of the evening will be the Reverse Raffle, as dozens of prizes — from a hot air balloon ride and a weekend getaway to spa days and golf outings — will be given away. The raffle will culminate in one lucky winner driving away in the feature prize of a 2013 Chevy Camaro Convertible. All proceeds from the gala will benefit the Astronomy Department at the museum. In addition to multiple permanent exhibitions, astronomy learn-
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gettable evening around a great theme, Fly Me to the Moon, encapsulating the sophistication of the early ’60s,” said Kim Allen, cochair of the 2012 gala. “Whether they are enjoying custom shows in The Dome or the sounds of Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., there will be something for everyone.” From the moment guests step onto the red carpet, they will enjoy a whirlwind of highlights from the museum’s Astronomy Department. Guided tours of the evening sky will include safe solar observing in front of the museum and various demonstrations will take place indoors and out.
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DAYTON — On Sept. 8 from 6 p.m. to midnight, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will host its annual gala to benefit astronomy education programs and planetary science initiatives. The elegant redcarpet evening will be highlighted by an amazing menu, featured cocktails, great entertainment and the opportunity to explore the entire museum. The drawing for the annual reverse raffle will take place, awarding lucky winners with dozens of supplemental fabulous prizes, culminating in the keys to a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. “As always, we have worked to plan an unfor-
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Apples take over downtown Sidney Applefest 2012 promises live music, arts and crafts and, of course, apples SIDNEY — From the big red apples painted on the courtsquare to the fat slices of apple pie that will be making their way to watering mouths, the juicy fruit will be unavoidable in Sidney this weekend. The 2012 Shelby County Applefest will be held in downtown Sidney Friday through Sunday. Applefest has become a tradition in Sidney since its inception in 2003. The festival includes live entertainment, arts and crafts, shows featuring quilts, flowers, cars and woodcarvers, children’s activities, a parade and, front and center, apples and other food. Applefest has evolved into one of West Central Ohio’s premier family fun events. All activities and entertainment at Applefest are offered free of charge, and the entire event is centered in historic downtown Sidney with the Shelby
County Commissioners and Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst. The third segment will bring tributes to those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy. These tributes will include the bell ceremony presented by the Sidney Fire Department Honor Guard, a 21gun salute presented by the Sidney Police Department Honor Guard, taps played by members of the Sidney Civic Band, a special band selection written as a dedication to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11 and a prayer will be offered by Pastor George Gnade for those who perished and those SDN FILE PHOTO/LUKE GRONNEBERG Crossway Farms employee Angie Frantom, of Sidney, sells peaches to Kelly who continue to grieve. The final segment of the Branscum, of Sidney, at Applefest last year. program will be a short County Ministerial Associ- musical concert presented The program will be di- clude the presentation of the colors, the national an- ation. Amy Pike, 2012 Ap- by the Sidney Civic Band, vided into four segments. plefest Board chair, will them, the Pledge of AlleThe first will be a 15featuring patriotic selecoffer a welcome message, giance and an invocation minute musical prelude tions and music written followed by official welbeginning at 9:45 a.m. The by the Rev. Jane Madden, specifically for the Sept. 11 comes from the Shelby president of the Shelby second segment will intragedy. The program will conclude at 11 a.m. The observance will be ® a great time for the whole community to come together to celebrate and be thankful for our freedoms, while honoring and remembering those who lost their lives. “This year begins the second decade of years folor moving into a new home, we can help you select furniture lowing the tragic day,” that will reflect your lifestyle and offer Chilcote said. “Last year the 10th anniversary of you comfort and style that is built to last. on the tragic day, there were many events. This year there is just one. I don’t want to ever loose the poignancy of the huge loss
County courtsquare serving as its focal point. Toddlers, teens, adults and seniors alike are sure to enjoy themselves at Applefest. Children’s activities and a variety of nonstop live entertainment are presented on two full-size stages over the course of the weekend. Attractions and exhibits are both entertaining and educational. To help ensure true family friendly nature of Applefest, no alcoholic beverages are permitted. Though Applefest opens Friday at 6 p.m., the event officially kicks off with the annual opening ceremony and Sept. 11 Memorial Saturday at 10 a.m. on the main stage. This annual event is sponsored by Applefest and coordinated by the Rev. Phil Chilcote, conductor of the Sidney Civic Band and vice president of the Shelby County Ministerial Association.
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Apples • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 of life that day, but at the same time, there is so much to celebrate in our land … the ‘land of the free, and the home of the brave.’ That’s why the last half of the program will be all music; special selections written specifically for the Sept. 11 tragedy, marches, patriotic music. Music does a heart good and reminds us of the wonderful freedoms that we enjoy.” New to Applefest this year is a Shelby County business and industry timeline exhibit depicting the history of local companies and organizations. Being exhibited at the Historic Sidney Theatre and in the storefront windows of several downtown businesses, a variety of
local organizations are pulling together graphic timelines depicting the history of their entity in Shelby County. In conjunction with the exhibit, children will be encouraged to visit each display and will be awarded a special prize for doing so. Currently, 15 area businesses and organizations have committed to prepare and host exhibits. Participating companies at press time include Emerson Climate Technologies, Honda of America Manufacturing Co., Flint’s TV & Appliances, AAA-Shelby County Motor Club, Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County, Girl Scouts of America, Witwer Chiropractic, Sidney-Shelby County YMCA, Shelby County Board of Develop-
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Melba Bender, of Sidney, catches pancakes at the Sidney Rotary Club breakfast at Applefest last year.
mental Disabilities, Furniture Express, Gateway Arts Council, Shelby County Libraries, Realty 2000 Group, Dorothy Love Retirement Community and Shelby County Right To Life. Those interested in visiting the exhibits can do so on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Live entertainment is a big part of every Applefest, and the 2012 festival is no exception. When all the food vendors and craft booths open Friday at 6 p.m., Shelby County’s own Swing Era Band will take the main stage. The Drive band will follow at 8 p.m., bringing its classic rock sound to the Applefest stage. Saturday’s entertainment lineup features country, blues and classic rock with Higgins Madewell at 11:30 a.m.; oldies presented by the Avalons at 1:30 p.m.; blues, funk and southern rock compliments of the Rick Frazier Band at 3:30 p.m.; country and rock music by Nashville Crush at 5:30 p.m.; and R&B, rock and techno presented by the Websters at 8 p.m. Sunday’s main stage entertainment kicks off with the Community Worship Service at 10 a.m., followed by the harmonious tones of the MiamiShelby Melody Men Chorus at 11 a.m. Christian rock group More Than a Show follows at 12:30 p.m. The weekend also includes games, crafts, a quilt show, car and motorcycle cruise-in, woodcrafters, food booths, kiddie tractor pull, demonstrations, farmers market, an author book
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Jacob North, 12, of Sidney, takes a bite of chicken at Applefest last year. Jacob is the son of Jeff North. show and signing, a photo contest and more. Also, the Shelby County Historical Society is hosting a Native American Gathering, featuring presentations from Dr. Herman Viola, a well-recognized expert on Native American culture, an encampment and Native American exhibits at the Ross Center throughout the festival weekend. The 10th annual Shelby County Applefest parade will be the highlight of the day on Sunday. The theme for this year’s parade is “10th Anniversary,” and it will step off Sunday afternoon promptly at 2:30. Beginning at Holy Angels Church on Water Street, the parade will proceed north on Main Street to North Street and will next turn south onto Ohio Avenue, ending at the Spot restaurant. Grand marshalls are
ularly throughout the the Shelby County fireyear to plan this threefighters. Immediately folday festival. lowing the parade, a “Every detail of Applespecial band program is fest continues to be meticbeing planned for the ulously managed so that west side of the courtcome the weekend after house where all high school bands will combine Labor Day each September, thousands can enjoy a and play a program of setrue taste of Americana lected music. The underlying success under the shade trees of the Shelby County Courtof Applefest rests in the house,” Pike, the board generous spirit of its local chair, said. sponsors and dedicated volunteers. Thanks to the unparalleled financial support from both businesses and individuals in Shelby community, coupled with in-kind sponsorships, Visit this festival has achieved www.shelbyapplefest.com tremendous for a full schedule of success in a events and more very short peinformation. riod of time. Applefest is organized by an allvolunteer board of directors that meet reg-
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GET UP & GO Rhythm Dance FORT LORAMIE — Walkup Country Club is resuming its monthly dances for the fall. The first dance will be held this Saturday night. Music will be provided by Fred Bruns band. The public is invited to attend in casual dress. on Ohio 705, 3 miles west of Fort Loramie ◆ Saturday 8 to 11 p.m. ◆ (937) 3397961 Community Night TIPP CITY — Downtown Tipp City’s September Community Night will be this Friday featuring music by the Giant Steps, followed by Ginghamsburg Worship Band. The Giant Steps, a Dayton-area rock band, create music with both classic and modern sounds. The band has established a unique sound all its own. The Giant Steps (under the name The Outliers) recently won the Canal Street Tavern Dayton Band Playoffs, and in May the group released its debut full-length album, “Transitions.” Band members include Jack Badgley (guitar), Sam Pickard (drums), David Busarow (vocals and rhythm guitar) and John Winch (bass and keyboards). With tight vocal harmonies and an array of instrumentation, Ginghamsburg Worship Band has a style that will keep you guessing. Playing at venues such as the University of Dayton arena, Ginghamsburg Worship, has a mixed style, with songs from an original arrangement of Seal’s “Crazy” to the radio hit “Manifesto” by the City Harmonic. You’ll experience everything from rock guitar riffs and accordion to Hammond organ and
maybe even a banjo from time to time. The band is comprised of a diverse group of talented musicians, each bringing their own unique style. Along with the open-air concert, children and their parents can enjoy other activities in historic downtown Tippecanoe such as art demonstrations, carriage rides and refreshments. The event is hosted by Tippecanoe Main Street. Lawn chairs are recommended. In case of inclement weather the concert will be canceled. Downtown Tipp City ◆ Friday 6 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ (937) 667-3696 Cornet band TIPP CITY — The London Silver Cornet Band will perform at the Tipp Roller Mill Theater Saturday evening. The London Silver Cornet Band will take you back in history 100 years to hear the music and the news of the summer of 1912 in Ohio. The concert will include nine of the most popular tunes of 1912, including “When Irish Eyes Are Shining,” “It’s a Long Way To Tipperary,” “The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi” and Irving Berlin’s “Ragtime Violin.” The London Band was formed in 1855 and has been delighting audiences for 157 years. The band has been under the direction of Thomas Lloyd since 1982 when it began specializing in the music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The band has 17 members just like the historic bands of the past. Lloyd will read from the newspapers of the summer of 1912 to give listeners a unique connection with the music. Several old favorite tunes also will be played including “The Man
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The London Silver Cornet Band will perform at the Tipp Roller Mill Theater Saturday night. on the Flying Trapeze” and “The Bicycle Built for Two.” The band always concludes its concerts with an 1893 version of “The Star Spangled Banner” found in the band’s library. 225 E. Main St. ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Admission $8 for adults, $4 for students K-12 ◆ (937) 6673696 Filling Station TROY — Coming up at the Filling Station this weekend is bike night with Wright Brothers Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. with specials on pulled pork; Pearl Street Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. with specials on fried shrimp; Sonny Moorman Band Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. with New York strip specials; and blues and barbecue with Wright Brothers Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. 2331 W. Market St. ◆ Various dates and times ◆ www.facebook.com/troyfillingstation ◆ (937) 3394800
Patriot Day Concert DAYTON — The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in a combined Patriot Day Concert at the museum. All of the tickets have been distributed for the show, but overflow seating with a live video feed of the concert will be provided in the museum’s Carney Auditorium. 1100 Spaatz St. ◆ Tuesday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af.mil ◆ (937) 255-3286 Jazz and Beyond DAYTON — The Dayton Art Institute’s 2012 Vectren Jazz and Beyond series kicks off with a performance by the Rob Dixon Quartet Thursday evening. Nationally recognized saxophonist Rob Dixon has worked with a wide variety of artists, from Illinois Jacquet to Ali from A Tribe
Called Quest. In addition to working full time as a musician, Dixon works for the Owl Studios record label and is one of the principle organizers for Indy Jazz Fest, an annual jazz festival in Indianapolis. Vectren Jazz and Beyond showcases some of the best and brightest local and regional jazz performers and more in the museum’s Shaw Gothic Cloister. A cash bar is available along with hors d’oeuvres. 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 Blues, Brews and BBQ CINCINNATI — Riverbend Music Center will host the Blues, Brews and BBQ event Saturday afternoon. Featured artists include Delbert McClinton, Little Feat, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the Villans. The festivities include a craft beer tasting that will feature an array of this year’s most popular craft beers, a free cook-out presented by Blues Grass Quality Meats and Kroger featuring a variety of brats, mets and hot dogs with salads and all the fixins’, and a bourbon tasting presented by Four Roses Bourbon. A flavor of local music will be served up as blues musicians from the tri-state area perform on the Cincinnati Blues Society second stage. 6295 Kellogg Ave. ◆ Saturday 3:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $22 ◆ www.riverbend.org ◆ (513) 232-5885 Bluegrass in the Cornfields WAPAKONETA — The Famous Old Time Music Company’s Bluegrass in the Cornfields Festival is
this weekend, starting with the Western Ohio Bluegrass Association’s bean soup and carry-in dinner this evening. Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy great bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass and lots of other bands. In addition, the 2012 festival offers plenty of entertainment before the actual stage shows start, including presentations and seminars on different instruments. 20322 US 33 ◆ Thursday through Saturday ◆ www.fotmc.com ◆ (419) 568-1220 Lima Concert Band LIMA — Join the Lima’s own area concert band as it celebrates all things dance with its show “Dance with Me” Saturday evening. All of the songs will include the word “dance” in the title or portray rhythms that make you want to move. 7 Town Square ◆ Saturday 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets $15 ◆ (419) 224-1552
Stage ‘Managing Maxine’ DAYTON — The Human Race Theatre Company presents “Managing Maxine,” a comedic look at love in the golden years, Thursday through Sept. 23 at the Loft Theatre. She’s bold, yet tender. She’s brash, but sincere. And at the age of 70, Maxine Levine may have just found real love for the first time in her life. When this lively widow finds a retired, reserved judge to her liking, they each discover that when it comes to romance, everything old is new again. But the memories of past loves and current heartbreaks of their children could derail any hope of happiness these
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GET UP & GO late-in-life lovebirds may have. It’s the Midwest Premiere of a new comedy about septuagenarian sexiness and matronly merriment, with Broadway actress Jana Robbins as Maxine and television veteran Steve Vinovich as Arthur. 126 N. Main St. ◆ Various dates and times through Sept. 23 ◆ www.humanracetheatre.org ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘Smoke on the Mountain’ SPRINGBORO — La Comedia Dinner Theatre presents “Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming” Thursday through Oct. 28. The Sanders family returns to La Comedia in an all new show. It’s set in October 1945. The war is over and America’s years of prosperity are just beginning. Join the Sanders family as they share their hilarious and touching stories and perform 25 bluegrass gospel favorites, such as “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms,” “Just Over in the Gloryland,” “I Love to Tell the Story” and “Do Lord.” 765 W. Central Ave. ◆ Various showtimes through Oct. 28 ◆ Tickets from $53 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 746-4554
Eye candy Great Depression exhibit TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center presents “Images of the Great Depression: A Documentary Portrait of Ohio” through Sept. 23. The Great Depression was an era in which documentary photography influenced how Americans thought and felt about themselves, their community and their hopes for the future. The Ohio Humanities Council commis-
sioned a “rephotographic” survey of Ohio sites that had been originally photographed by documentarians in the 1930s, and then put together a traveling exhibition of archival and rephotographic scenes. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Through Sept. 23, Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Thursday 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 3390457 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.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Art at the Mill GREENVILLE — During September, the gallery at historic Bear’s Mill will feature watercolors by Muncie, Ind., resident Brian Gordy and Ben Deeter’s creative but functional pottery. Gordy’s work captures the sculptural beauty and charm of turtles and other wildlife. Deeter uses color rather than texture to bring interest to his work, and is incorporating patterns from nature into the pieces. 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road ◆ Friday through Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily ◆ Free admission ◆ www.bearsmill.com ◆ (937) 548-5112
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Civil War at the Fort takes place this weekend in Fort Recovery. The event includes reenactments, demonstrations, games and more. ‘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. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Through Sept. 23 ◆ Adults $12, students/seniors $9, youth 717 $6, children 6 and younger and museum members free ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277
Family fun Poker run RUSSIA — On Saturday, Cruizer’s Bar and Grill is hosting the second annual Freedom Ride, a poker run in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Families of Freedom. The event includes free on-site camping, live
music by the band 3 Play and food and drinks. 115 North St. ◆ Saturday, registration at 11 a.m., last bike out at 1 p.m. ◆ $10 per bike, $15 with passenger ◆ www.cruizersbarandgrill.com ◆ (937) 823-9774 Civil War at the Fort FORT RECOVERY — The annual Civil War at the Fort will take place at the Ambassador Park in Fort Recovery this weekend. The three-day festival includes living history and reenactments that have skirmishing and battles on all three days with Friday a school day. Live artillery demonstration, night fire, military ball, parlor games and ladies tea will all be part of the event. Hay, straw, wood and an evening meal will be provided for participants only. Modern facilities and electrical hook-ups are on site. There are no registration fees for participants, although, pre-registration is required. This show will take place rain or shine. 2205 State Route 49 ◆ Friday beginning at 9 a.m.,
Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 a.m. ◆ Admission $5 per person ◆ www.civilwaratthefort.com ◆ (419) 375-4178 Wild Journeys TROY — Discover “Birding the Ice Truckers Highway” at Wild Journeys at Brukner Nature Center Monday evening. Come join Drs. Dave and Jill Russell for a birding adventure on the Dalton Highway, running from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay. The road is a brutal, gravel, semi-paved, frost heaved, pot-holed and dirt highway that passes through boreal forest, over the Brooks Mountain Range and across 100 miles of tundra on the North Slope of Alaska. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Monday 7 p.m. ◆ Free for members, $2 for non-member ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 HealthFest KETTERING — Kettering Health Network will have its second annual Fall HealthFest Sunday afternoon. The event is held in Lincoln Park
Civic Commons. The Fall HealthFest will provide enjoyment for all ages with live entertainment, clowns, games, healthy choices in ice cream and frozen treats, a health fair, vendors from many local businesses and much more. Bring the whole family and join us for all the fun and excitement. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ Sunday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 558-3988 Honey Harvest DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center presents “Honey Harvest: What’s All the Buzz About?” Saturday afternoon. Honeybees are some of the hardest workers on the farm. Come discover what they’ve been up to all summer long. Al Tuttle, Aullwood’s beekeeper, will guide participants through the life cycle of honeybees and how they sweeten our lives. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. ◆ $5 for adults, $3 for children, members admitted free ◆ www.aullwood.center.aud ubon.org ◆ (937) 890-7360 Terrific Trees DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center presents the “Terrific Trees of Aullwood Walk” Sunday afternoon. Trees provide oxygen, food, building materials and much more. Enjoy a late summer walk to learn more about Aullwood’s trees. An Aullwood naturalist will teach special identification tips and allow students making leaf collections to collect leaves. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Sunday 2:30 p.m. ◆ $5 for adults, $3 for children, members admitted free ◆ www.aullwood.center.audubon.org ◆ (937) 890-7360
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Opening Friday ‘The Words’
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Layered romantic drama “The Words” follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next great American novel. There’s only one catch — he didn’t write it. As the past comes back to haunt him and his literary star continues to rise, Jansen is forced to confront the steep price that must be paid for stealing another man’s work, and for placing ambition and success above life’s most fundamental three words. (CBS Films) Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Ions, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Saldana Genre, rating: Suspense/drama, PG-13
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‘Lawless’
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Wasikowska star in “Lawless.”
“Lawless” is the true story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers — bootlegging siblings who made a run for the American Dream in Prohibition-era Virginia. In this epic gangster tale, inspired by true-life tales of author Matt Bondurant’s family in his novel “The Wettest County in the World,” the loyalty of three brothers is put to the test against the backdrop of the nation’s most notorious crime wave. (Weinstein) Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska Genre, rating: Drama, R
‘The Possession’ Based on a true story, “The Possession” is the terrifying account of how one family must unite in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil. Clyde and Stephanie Brenek see little cause for alarm when their youngest daughter Em becomes oddly obsessed with an antique wooden box she purchased at a yard sale. But as Em’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic, the couple fears the presence of a malevolent force in their midst, only to discover that the box was built to contain a dibbuk, a dislocated spirit that inhabits and ultimately devours its human host. (Lionsgate) Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick, Natasha Calis, Madison Davenport Genre, rating: Mystery/horror, PG-13
‘Premium Rush’ Dodging speeding cars, crazed cabbies, open doors and 8 million cranky pedestrians is all in a day’s work for Wilee, the best of New York’s agile and aggressive bicycle messengers. It takes a special breed to ride the super lightweight, single-gear bikes with no brakes. But a guy who’s used to putting his life on the line is about to get more than even he is used to when a routine delivery turns into a life or death chase through the streets of Manhattan. (Sony) Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Dania Ramirez, Jamie Chung Genre, rating: Action/suspense, PG-13
‘The Apparition’
Now on DVD • “The Five Year Engagement” • “Safe” • “Piranha 3DD” • “High School” • “Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection” • “Person of Interest: The Complete First Season” • “Two Broke Girls: The Complete First Season” • “Fringe: The Complete Fourth Season” • “The Good Wife: The Third Season” • “Grey’s Anatomy: Complete Eighth Season” • “Criminal Minds: Season Seven” • “Parks and Recreation: Season Four” • “The Office: Season Eight” • “How to Make It in America” • “A New Leaf” • “The Dark Mirror” • “Secret Beyond The Door” • “Pursued” (Blu-ray) • “Umberto D.” (Blu-ray)
When frightening events start to occur in their home, young couple Kelly and Ben discover they are being haunted by a presence that was accidentally conjured during a university parapsychology experiment. The horrifying apparition feeds on their fear and torments them no matter where they try to run. Their last hope is an expert in the supernatural, Patrick, but even with his help they may already be too late to save themselves from this terrifying force. (Warner Bros.) Starring: Ashley Greene, Sebastian Stan, Tom Felton, Luke Pasqualino Genre, rating: Myster/horror, PG-13
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe It’s time for the start of another new school year
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would rather take her lunch. There are so many new and great food ideas for packed lunches that I have found a lot of children are packing these days. In the long run, sometimes it can save money to pack instead of buy. No matter which way you choose, it’s a new year, fresh with ideas. Make healthy choices, make new friends and learn everything you can to make this a wonderful school year! Happy cooking! Here are some healthy choices for packed lunches: • Multi-grain breads and bagels • Tortilla wraps • Sliced turkey • Cottage cheese with pineapple • Hummus with cut up vegetables • Fresh fruit • Yogurt • Mini muffins • Unsalted popcorn • Rice cakes with peanut butter and sliced apples Ham Salad 2 cups diced ham 1 rib celery, cut up 1 onion slice, about 1/4 inch thick 6-8 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced
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the top excited. The older kids … not so much. Our granddaughter, who is 10 years old, is starting a new school, and she is full of nerves. She lived in a town where she has always walked to school, and now she will be a bus rider. Over the weekend, we had the privilege to spoil her with new school clothes (we do this very well!). On our way to dinner in the Dayton area, she saw a RTA bus and said, “Oh wow! You can put your bike on the front of the bus? I’m doing that the first day of school!” Wrong kind of bus, Hannah! I didn’t have the heart to tell her that she couldn’t transport her bike to school via the school bus. I’ll save that for Mom and Dad. In her new school, she will be given a card where her parents can apply money for the week. She can get her lunch and swipe her card. Adam (my son) can then go online and see what choices she made for that day. If it’s something he prefers she not eat, he can put a stop on it. I am so amazed by that. When I was her age, the cafeteria cooks were the best cooks ever. Everything we had was made from scratch, nothing brought in but milk. We had sloppy joes, chicken and noodles, meatloaf and fresh cooked vegetables, and then we went out and played for a half hour to run it off. There was no pop, chips or candy bars. Things sure have changed. Hannah told us that she
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With your help, your pets can age gracefully Some of the things that can be found through senior wellness exams are: • Early signs of kidney problems/failure TROY — Everyone remem• Early signs of liver disease bers the day they got their new • Tumors puppy or kitten. The excitement • Glaucoma, cataracts, dry as you brought them home for eye and other eye issues the first time, letting them ex• Arthritis plore their new surroundings • Dental issues-periodontal and watching them zoom disease, broken teeth through the house. It seemed • Heart conditions, such as like they would never run out of murmurs and arrhythmia energy. • Diabetes But time passes, as it has a The sooner these conditions way of doing, without us even PROVIDED PHOTOS noticing. One day you wake up These three pets and more are aging gracefully with the watchful eyes of their owners and the are diagnosed, the better the chances that they can be treated. and realize that your dog, which care of the staff at Troy Animal Hospital. Also, early diagnosis prevents used to jump onto the landing Many of the same conditions Often, problems develop so Sadly, pets age quicker than unnecessary discomfort or pain without touching a single step, that affect us can affect your pet, slowly, we may not realize there for your pet, and the costs associnow can’t make it up at all. Your we do. But just as there are and as with most medical condi- is a problem until it’s developed ated with treatment are generthings that can help us age kitten who once leaped from tions, the sooner a problem is di- into a critical or even life-threat- ally less as well. couch to chair without even paus- gracefully, there are things we agnosed, the better the chances ening situation. This is especan do to help our pets in their An ounce of prevention really ing to look, now takes her time of successfully treating your pet. cially true in older pets. senior years as well. is worth a pound of cure. just getting up on the furniture. BY TROY ANIMAL HOSPITAL For iN75
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