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Town and Country recliner sale starts today PIQUA — Town and Country Furniture in Piqua has one simple goal: to be what people want and expect in a furniture store. Brothers Bob and Bruce Soifer, who now own the business their father started, accomplish that goal by offering three floors of showroom space, quality furniture at low prices and the newest styles and trends in the market. Starting today, Town and Country is offering a week-long buy one, get one free, sale on recliners, which are becoming staples of every home. “Recliners are becoming even bigger because of all the features and options,” Bob said. “You can create a great family atmosphere and give everyone a chance for warmth and comfort.” Variety of options The buy one, get one sale includes five styles of recliners from Southern Motion, a U.S. company. All five styles are in the showroom for shoppers to try out. The recliners start as low as $499. When ordering, customers can select from several fabrics and colors, as well as features, such as swivel, gliders and power motion. The sale is ideal for couples who each like different styles. They can get different style chairs in the same fabrics and colors, with the features each of them prefers. Customers buying two different styles will pay the full price of the more expensive one, and receive the less expensive one free; they are not allowed to pay half the price of each chair. “Southern Motion is one
of the hottest lines out there now based on quick growth and rate of sale at major retailers, and because of value and up-todate things like power, selection of styles, current tastes, fresher looks and features like consoles with cupholders and a layer of memory foam in the seats,” Bob said. Always low prices This is the first time Town and Country Furniture has done a sale such as this. In fact, the store doesn’t often hold major sales, because its prices are so low. Bob and Bruce keep their overhead low by doing many things, such as not paying for fancy lighting to make the merchandise look good. After all, it’s what the furniture looks like in your home, not in the store, that matters. Since their overhead is low, they don’t have to jack up the prices and then mark them down to have a sale. “Some stores treat a sale like an overcoat, putting it on and taking it off. What really matters is the bottom line,” Bob said. “Our prices are lower than prices at local stores and bigger stores.” “We help people get the most for their money. That’s how you get the best value,” Bruce said. Evolving business When Oscar Soifer started Town and Country Furniture in downtown Dayton in the mid 1950s, it was a house-to-house business. “We’ve been evolving ever since,” Bob said. The business has been at its current location, 125 W. Water St., for 42 years, taking up three floors with its showroom, and even
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Bruce (left) and Bob Soifer pose with Town and Country Furniture’s offical greeters, labradors Sophie, Angus and Maggie, who are well trained not to jump on the furniture. more space for storage. It is not far from Interstate 75, right on Ohio 36 with plenty of close parking on the surrounding streets. Furniture for every room The first floor shows off upholstery — sofas, sectionals, recliners, lift chairs and more. Much of the furniture comes with choices of upholstery. Coffee tables, television stands and curio cabinets also are displayed.
The second floor features bedroom suites that allow you to pick the size and finish, kids bedroom sets and bunk beds. Several dining room tables are display, but because you can choose the style of chairs, finish on the table, design of the legs and more, the options go above and beyond what you see on the floor. “If we’re not showing the style options you want,
you can look at online catalogs,” Bob said. Solid wood dining sets also are available. A large mattress department also occupies the second floor. More sofas, sectionals, recliners, end tables and dining tables are on the third floor. “A comment we get a lot is, ‘You guys have so much,’” Bob said. Service department Town and Country does
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more than sell furniture. “We have our own service department that backs up the manufacturers’ warranties,” Bruce said. “We’ll give you the service after the sale,” Bob said. “We’ll come out to your house and inspect your mattress and represent you to the manufacturer.” The store also has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Canine greeters And don’t forget to say hello to the four-legged friends of the shop. Labradors Maggie, Sophie and Angus greet customers as they come in the door. The well-mannered canines are trained not to get on the furniture, and can be kenneled if someone is fearful. “It makes some people feel at home,” Bob said. Like the Bruce and Bob, two of the dogs are secondgeneration employees of Town and Country. Their father also was a greeter at the store in his day. Town and Country Furniture is open Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (937) 778-1180, visit www.townandcountryfurniture.com or find the store on Facebook.
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Come see what’s new at Harris Jeweler New jeweler joins team, new machine carves near-perfect custom molds Bonnie Harris Frey said Manrodt’s repair experience, along with her outgoing, friendly personality, is TROY — Harris Jewexactly what the store was eler has two new exciting looking for. Manrodt speadditions to the store, jewcializes in general bench eler Annie Manrodt and a and repair work, including new mill that carves wax sizing and setting all types models of custom designs of jewelry. right before your eyes. “I interviewed lots of candidates, and she stood 'H F H PE H U 2I I H U L Q J V out because of her skills and personality,� Harris D W 7 U R \ +D \ Q H U Frey said. “She is doing an excellent job. Having a sec& X O W X U D O & H Q W H U ond jeweler allows for us to _G S F F B O E P Q F O U P U I F Q V C M J D have jewelry done while our clients wait. We can set a diamond for an engage+ P J O V T G P S P V S )P M J E B Z 0Q F O )P V T F ment ring while you wait %F D B OE G S P N U P Q N .P S F J OG P B U every day of the year.� Also new in October at XXX 5S P Z )B Z OF S P S H Harris Jeweler is the REVO540CX, a mill that &Y IJ C J U J O U IF )P VT F creates a perfect wax $P V S U F T Z P G U I F 5S P Z )J T U P S J D B M 4P D J F U Z model of a custom design that is then cast in gold. %F D F NC F S U P + B OV B S Z The machine was just re7J OU B H F B OE )J T U P S J D Q I P U P H S B Q I T G S P N U I F 5)4 leased in June by the comB S D I J W F T E F Q J D U J OH U I F I P M J E B Z T J O 5S P Z pany Gemvision. According to Gemvision, less than 30 846 $IB NC F S $P OD F S U XJ U I have been sold in the entire United States, and %B OJ F M ;F IS J OH F S Harris has the only one in %F D F NC F S Q N the state of Ohio. “Jewelers used to carve %B OJ F M J T I F B E P G U I F 846 U S V NQ F U T U V E J P waxes by hand, which alD P P S E J OB U P S P G U I F 'B D V M U Z #S B T T 2V J OU F U lows for error and inconsisD P OE V D U T U I F 846 5S V NQ F U &OT F NC M F I F J T tencies in the detail of the Q S J OD J Q M F U S V NQ F U G P S U I F $J OD J OOB U J #B M M F U piece,� Harris Frey said. 0S D I F T U S B U I F 4Q S J OH mF M E 4Z NQ I P OZ 0S D I F T U S B “The mill allows for us to make jewelry more deB O E U I F .J E E M F U P XO 4Z NQ I P OZ tailed and perfect than )P M J EB Z $P OD F S U XJ U I could be done by hand.� Head jeweler Steve + J N T 3F E 1B OU T 3J D L B OE)J M M B S Z 8B H OF S Peck has gone to four training classes in the last %F D F NC F S Q N 3J D L J T B O J OW F OU J W F D P NQ P T F S )J T XB M U [ F T B S F two years to learn to create advanced 3D custom deT U V OOJ OH F M F H B OU NF M P E J F T XJ U I J OU F S F T U J OH I B S signs using the most techNP OJ D U XJ T U T 5I F mE E M F U V OF T I F XS J U F T G P S )J M M nologically advanced B S Z B S F F Y D J U J OH U V OF T OP U I F B S E B OZ XI F S F F M T F design system. Before the store got the new mill, it had to send those 3D CAD 7 U R \ +D \ Q H U & X O W X U D O & H Q W H U files to have waxes milled : 0D L Q 6 W U H H W 7 U R \ 2K L R at an off-site facility. ZZZ 7 U R \ +D \ Q H U R U J Now, not only can the 2340560
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Manrodt came to Harris from Baltimore, Md., in October. She graduated from the Gemological Institute of America with a graduate jeweler certification. The school has one of the best reputations in the jewelry industry. Harris Jeweler owner
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These two photos show the difference between a hand-carved wax model (left), done by an experienced carver, and the milled wax (right), done by Harris Jeweler’s new mill. designs be milled right in the store, but customers can watch it work. The machine is set up on the sales floor, so clients can get a good look at the action. “When we are creating a design for a client, we can set up an appointment for them to come in and watch their piece be created right before their eyes,� Harris Frey said. When having a piece of jewelry custom-made, Harris Frey encourages you to come in with an idea in mind and the jewelers will work with you to create the new piece. And it doesn’t have to be made from new materials. “Using your old jewelry
usually saves hundreds of dollars right up front. Many people hear the word custom and think expensive, but re-purposing your jewelry often brings the price down to half of the cost of purchasing a similar piece right our of the case,� Harris Frey said. Jewelers will work on the designs after the initial meeting, and then customers will come back to view the design. After any tweaking to perfect the design, the piece is milled. All designs are different, but it typically takes four to five hours to have a piece milled. “We set the mill at the highest level of detail to
After the piece is milled, the wax is cast in metal, then it goes through a clean-up process and finally to the setting of any stones. “Our custom design process normally takes about 30 days from start to finish, which is about two weeks faster than many designers in the jewelry industry take to create a mass-produced piece,� Harris Frey said. “We do also offer an express service where we can have a piece created in about a week.� Since the machine was delivered in October, the response has been tremendous Harris Frey said. “We have had lots of new custom design work, and some clients stop by just to see the mill in action,� she said. Whether you’ve got a design in mind, want to watch the mill work or want to meet the new jeweler, visit Harris Jeweler at 2343 W. Main St. Call the shop at (937) 335-0055 or visit www.harrisjeweler.com for more information.
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Hair Trix offers salon services at low prices BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor TROY — In this tough economy, one of the luxuries many people have given up is getting their hair and nails done. A new salon has opened in Troy offering low prices in hopes of making a little pampering more affordable for everyone. Hair Trix opened at 116 Frank St. on Nov. 1, offering hair cuts and color, nail services, facial waxing and more. Owner Melinda Storm has been in the cosmetology industry for 15 years, and has seen the decline in people treating themselves at salons in recent years. “Salons keep wanting to raise their prices to pay
their bills, and you can’t raise prices in a salon,” she said. “With our economy the way it is today, I wanted to be able to offer services at a good price to the public, so they can continue to have hair color done and beauty services. I didn’t do this to get rich. I just wanted to help the local people.” The menu of services includes haircuts for $12; hair color $40; relaxers $35; five-foil highlights $25; up-dos starting at $35; manicures $10; pedicures $25; eye waxing $10; and a combination of lip, brow and chin wax $15. Facials are available on request. In November and December, Hair Trix is offering a haircut and color for $45. On Dec. 6-8, cus-
tomers can get a haircut for just $5. Also, gel nails soon are coming to Hair Trix. “In a tough economy, we want to help people get those services to pamper themselves,” Storm said. Storm, a Springfield native, has worked in salons in her hometown and in Texas. In 2007, she began teaching cosmetology. Teaching at Miami Jacobs Career College brought her to Troy, where she met Angel Burton, a student in some of her classes. “I always wanted my own salon, but it never seemed to be the right time. Then I met Angel. She approached me and asked about starting a
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Hair Trix salon. I said, ‘You find me the building and we’ll talk more,’” Storm said. “I am excited to have Angel in the salon. She did well in school and showed me that she really wanted to be in the hair business.” Burton quickly found the building on Frank Street, which has housed salons in the past but had been empty for about six months. The owner of the building is Charlene Beaty, whose father built the salon and had a barbershop there. Since the building is small and Storm didn’t have to renovate, she is able to offer the low prices. “If it wasn’t for Charlene’s kindness, we would not be able to offer the services for the prices we do,” Storm said. Storm still teaches at Miami Jacobs, currently instructing a nail technician class. She still lives in Springfield with her husband and her two sons, DJ, 13, and Levi, 8. “With my recent marriage to my wonderful husband, Marc Storm, he has made my dream come true and has helped me open this salon,” she said. “Miami Jacobs brought me to Troy, and I really fell in love with this town.” Storm and Burton are the only stylists at Hair Trix. While they both do all the services, Storm especially likes doing special occasion hair and hair color, and Burton enjoys doing manicures and pedicures. “I really hope to look into an aesthetician, so that might be something to come yet,” Storm said. The cosmetology industry is a people-pleasing
business and that’s what Storm likes most about her job. “I love to make people feel good about themselves, and part of feeling good about yourself is looking good,” she said. Storm admits she couldn’t have opened Hair Trix without the help of her husband and others. “I want to thank my mother, Barbara Wells, for everything. Without her, none of this could happen,” she said. “And a special thanks to Angel for coming on board.” Hair Trix accepts walkin customers and appointments. Salon hours are Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Storm and Burton also will take clients outside of those hours on an appointment-only basis. Call Hair Trix at (937) 559-5551 for more information.
GAC hosts holiday gift gallery SIDNEY — This Holiday season, instead of buying gifts from just anywhere, why not stop by Gateway Arts Council? During the month of December, Gateway Arts Council will turn its gallery into a holiday gift store, featuring the work of more than 20 area ceramicists, blown-glass artists, painters and illustrators. All the work in the exhibit will be for sale and will be priced between $20 and $300, making art affordable for everyone. Besides supporting area and independent artists, shoppers are giving a unique and personal gift to someone they love. Jim Delange, Bill McKinney, Pam Ridenour, Steven Walker and Andrew Paavola will all display their works, along with many more talented artists. The gallery store will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Dec. 10 to Jan. 4 with an
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son and a piano solo with Bruce Bloom. The theme for the decorated showrooms is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” The decorators are Allita’s Floral and Design, Jackie Boyd and Rhonda Copeland, Brukner Herb Society, David Fair on the Square, Dawn Flory homeschool art students, the Carol Jackson Family, Lori Minnich, Mary Nilsen and Your Personal Florist, with a special exhibit of vintage photographs from the Troy Historical Society. Troy-Hayner Cultural Center will have three exciting concerts before the end of the year. The annual Homecoming Concert, featuring Annette Jones Hoverman, of Tipp City, will be Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. She will perform six selections from Bach, Liszt, Ravel and Crouch on the grand piano in the east room. She also will accompany her trumpetplaying family in “The Ballad of the Three Amigos.” Mary Blauser and Mary Ann Cornell will complete the evening with a piano duet by Dvorak. Daniel Zehringer will perform on trumpet as part of Hayner’s Chamber Concert Series Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. He is an associate professor at Wright State University, where he serves as head of the trumpet studio, coordinator of the faculty brass quintet and conductor of the Wright
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nity Fund, held by the HOPE Foundation of Darke County, and it also receives support from Darke County Endowment for the Arts. The art exhibit is 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 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road, about 5 miles east of Greenville. For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at (937) 548-5112 or www.bearsmill.com.
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holiday movie “White Christmas” comes to the stage at last. This brandFilling Station TROY — Coming up at new musical shines with classic Berlin hits like the Filling Station this “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is weekend is Cotton Unthe Ocean?” and of course plugged Friday and the band Brown Street Break- the unforgettable title song. “White Christmas” down Saturday. 2331 W. Market St. ◆ Various dates tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a and times ◆ www.facebook.com/troyfillingstation magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates ◆ (937) 339-4800 in the process. Full of Cruizer’s dancing, laughter and RUSSIA — Cruizer’s some of the greatest songs Bar and Grill in Russia ever written, the show will feature the band the Drive Saturday night from promises a merry and bright theatrical experi9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. On Saturday the bar will host ence for the whole family. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Nov. 27 to Dec. an Ohio State/Michigan 2 ◆ Tickets from $15 ◆ party at noon, followed by entertainment from DJ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ Brady from 9:30 p.m. to (937) 228-3630 1:30 a.m. A Christmas craft ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ show will be held Sunday SPRINGBORO — La from 1 to 5 p.m. 115 North Comedia Dinner Theatre St. ◆ Various dates and presents a musical version of “It’s a Wonderful Life” times ◆ www.cruizersnow through Dec. 31. You barandgrill.com ◆ (937) will see this uplifting 526-4800 story told like never before, concluding with La Comedia’s traditional ren‘White Christmas’ dering of “O Holy Night.” DAYTON — Victoria Whether you find yourself Theatre brings Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” quoting the movie throughout the year, or to the Schuster Center you have no idea who Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. Direct from Broadway, the classic Clarence Oddbody is, a
a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the DAI Summer Art Camp Scholarship Program. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Friday to Dec. 30 during museum hours ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 2234278 ‘Through Our Eyes’ TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center’s ninth juried photography exhibit “Through Our Eyes: Life in the Miami Valley” is on display now at the center. The show includes five categories — ruralscape, urbanscape, life in the Miami Valley, abstraction and youth (students in grades K-12). A first, second and third place, as well as honorable mention, were awarded in each category. One best in show award also was given. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through Nov. 25 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Mini exhibit TROY — Troy-Hayner Cultural Center’s mini photography exhibit “Then and Now — How Do You See It? A Rephotograph of Miami County” is on display at Hayner’s Art Studio along with the 12 original 1930s and ’40s photographs. Rephotography is the act of taking a photograph of the same site with a time lag between the two images. The photographer revisits these locations and photographs a unique, current vision of the spot. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through Nov. 25 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Nature Art Gallery TROY — Brukner Nature Center’s Nature Art Gallery will feature photographer John Hess, pro-
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(937) 278-4776 Wintergarden Wonderland DAYTON — Wintergarden Wonderland opens at the Schuster Center Friday and runs throughout the season. Free activities are offered throughout the holiday season. The whole family can enjoy the Rike’s Wonderland Windows in the Schuster Center Wintergarden. The animated elves and animals first appeared in NCR’s New York office windows in 1943, but many Daytonians remember them from their annual holiday pilgrimage to the Rike’s Department Store, which sat on the corner of Second and Main streets, where the Schuster Center now sits. The little ones can visit Santa, shop for holiday gifts at the Tike’s Shoppe and create holiday ornaments with K12 Gallery. Live music is performed on Sundays. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Friday through Jan. 1, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed during private events ◆ Free ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-7591
Aullwood art fair DAYTON — The ninth annual Aullwood Holiday Art Fair and Open House will be Saturday at Aullwood Audubon Center. Twenty-two area artists and designers will offer beautiful artwork, handcrafted jewelry and exquisite gifts. Unique and one-of-a-kind pieces will be available for purchase at this splendid event. Also, visitors will be able to purchase freshly made fir swags and boxwood wreaths and shop in the Aullwood Nature Store. Soup and sandwiches will be available in the Aullwood Café. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.aullwood.center.audobon.org ◆ (937) 890-7360 Air Force Museum events DAYTON — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has two events coming up, a well-known photographer will give a presentation and the Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance. Sixtime Military Photographer of the Year” Master Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock will
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present “20 Years as an Air Force Photojournalist” Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the museum. During his presentation, Lock will discuss how he became a photojournalist in the Air Force, where it has taken him, what military photojournalists do, his latest projects and where photojournalism is going in the future. In addition, he will show many of his photos including those from his numerous deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa. The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for AnheuserBusch since 1933, are scheduled to make an appearance Nov. 27 through Dec. 2 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. 1100 Spaatz St. ◆ Various dates and times ◆ Free admission ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af.mil ◆ (937) 255-4704
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Turkey Trot SIDNEY — The First Presbyterian Church of Sidney will sponsor its annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Thanksgiving morning. The run will take off from the church parking lot and go through Custenborder Park and Tawawa Park before returning to the parking lot. Participants are asked to donate nonperishable food in lieu of a registration fee. Food will be given to the Alpha Center Food Bank and the Holy Angels Soup Kitchen. Event T-shirts will be for sale the day of
society, will provide excerpts from the George Carver journals covering the decade 1920-1930. The social events of the period as well as fashion, commerce, fads and transportation will be shared, including antiques from the period. Light refreshments will be provided and all are welcome to attend. 5760 E. Walnut Grove ◆ Tuesday 7 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.elizabethtownshipohio.com National Holiday Gift Show DAYTON — The 32nd annual National Holiday Gift Show returns to Hara this weekend. It’s not only one of the largest indoor craft and gift shows in the state, it’s a Miami Valley holiday tradition. Thousands of shoppers will browse through more than 370 booths featuring arts, crafts, collectibles, ceramics, personalized items, toys, holiday and home decor, floral wreaths, arrangements and much more. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to For Love of Children and enjoy a $1 discount off the admission price. 1001 Shiloh Springs ◆ Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 pm. ◆ $5 for adults, free for children 12 and younger ◆ www.haracomplex.com ◆
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the event. This is a noncompetitive 5K, and people of all ages and abilities are expected to participate. In 2011, more than 600 people donated three truck-loads of food and more than $1,000. Register online at www.sidneyfirstpres.org by clicking on “Mission” and then “Turkey Trot 2012.” 202 N. Miami Ave. ◆ Thursday 8:30 a.m. ◆ www.sidneyfirstpres.org ◆ (937) 492-4597 Sidney gun show SIDNEY — The River Valley Hunter’s Association hosts a gun and knife show at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Saturday morning and afternoon. The group has the event on the last Saturday of every month, excluding July. 655 S. Highland Ave. ◆ Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ rwhoops8@gmail.com ◆ (937) 418-2179 Historical meeting TROY — The Elizabeth Township Historical Society will host its annual membership meeting Tuesday evening in the multipurpose room of the Elizabeth Township Community Center. Following a short business meeting, a presentation titled “The Roaring Twenties through the Carver’s Eyes” will be made. Sue Curtis, board member of the historical
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fessor of biology emeritus at the University of Central Missouri. In 2009, he published a book through the University of Missouri Press titled “The Galapagos: Exploring Darwin’s Tapestry.” This coffee table book is filled with of remarkable photographs of the archipelago and its fauna, with text that illuminates how the island works and why it works that way. A percentage of the sales will support the mission of BNC. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ during Interpretive Center hours through Dec. 16 ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Studio 14 TIPP CITY — Photographer Terry Glass has an exhibit of his artwork at Studio 14 in Tipp City. The artwork depicts the four separate trips Glass took to cover all 2,448 miles of U.S. Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica in 2011 and 2012. 14 E. Main St. ◆ Now through Dec. 29 ◆ www.studio14gallery.com ◆ (937) 890-3614
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Opening Friday ‘Life of Pi’
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A young man survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with another survivor — a fearsome Bengal tiger. Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irfan Khan, Tabu Genre, rating: Drama/adventure, PG
Suraj Sharma stars in “Life of Pi.”
‘Silver Linings Playbook’
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Pat Solatano has lost everything — his house, his job and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months is a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat’s parents want is for him to get back on his feet and to share their family’s obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he’ll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper Genre, rating: Comedy, R star in “Silver Linings Playbook.”
‘Red Dawn’ In Red Dawn, a city in Washington state awakens to the surreal sight of foreign paratroopers dropping from the sky. Shockingly, the U.S. has been invaded, and their hometown is the initial target. Quickly and without warning, the citizens find themselves prisoners and their town under enemy occupation. Determined to fight back, a group of young patriots seek refuge in the surrounding woods, training and reorganizing themselves into a guerrilla group of fighters. Taking inspiration from their high school mascot, they call themselves the Wolverines, banding together to protect one another, liberate their town from its captors and take back their freedom. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki Genre, rating: Action/adventure, PG-13
‘Rise of the Guardians’ This epic adventure tells the story of a group of heroes — each with extraordinary abilities. When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world. Starring (voices): Chris Pine, Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher Genre, rating: Adventure/family, PG
Still showing ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2’ The astonishing conclusion to the series, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2” illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions. Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene Genre, rating: Drama/adventure, PG-13
‘Skyfall’
James Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Starring: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Judi Dench Genre, rating: Action/suspense, PG-13
Now on DVD • “The Expendables 2” • “Brave” • “The Watch” • “Savages” • “Dark Horse” • “2 Days in New York” • “The Queen of Versailles” • “The Story Of Film: An Odyssey” • “The Dust Bowl” • “Omnibus: James Agee’s Mr. Lincoln And The Civil War” • “Game Of Thrones: The Complete First Season Collector’s Edition” • “Heaven’s Gate” • “When Horror Came To Shochiku (Eclipse Series 37)” • “Ramrod” • “Black Magic” • “Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection” (Blu-ray)
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Home and Away with Dana g n i v i g ks
What I am most grateful for this Thankful: Feeling or expressing gratitude or appreciation. Thankful is such a small word but very powerful when you think about it. I think most of us use this word a least once a week, but do we really stop and think what we are most thankful for? I believe we all, at some point in our lives, should sit down and write on a piece of paper what we are really most thankful for in this world. The last couple of years have been very stressful for most of us. Failing economy, job losses, medical issues … you name it and most of us have lived it. But at the end of the day, no matter how bad it gets, there is always something to be
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thankful for, don’t you think? I have always told my children that no matter how bad today is, there are always good days to follow. We have had to say that sentence over and over many times, but it has proven to be right. I am so thankful for my readers. One of you recently said, “I love your column. I feel like I know you, but we have never met.” Then my job has been accomplished! It is a joy to come into your home every week, so you can take a few minutes and have a “chuckle” on me and my crazy life — one that I love! During this Thanksgiving, no matter if you are with lots of family and friends or are just having a quiet Thanksgiving alone, stop and write down a few things you are thankful for. Trust me, it will make you smile and maybe even change your life. Here are some of the things I am most thankful for: • My husband, Mark • My children, Adam and Jill, and their spouses • My granddaughter, Hannah • My home • My mom, who is 86 and here for another Thanksgiving • Sisters Sue and Pat and their families • Friends! What in the world would we do without our friends? • The military, for all you do to keep us safe • Diet Sprite • Cookbooks • Gum • Good music • My eyesight • Celery
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