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Barclay’s expands Brighton selection Downtown Piqua store now offers complete Brighton look tablish ourselves as that retailer that can offer you that individualized look.” The display shelves at PIQUA — Just in time for the holidays, Barclay’s Barclay’s are full of handbags, wallets, jewelry, Downtown Piqua has exwatches, sunglasses, panded its selection of Brighton products, offering footwear and more. If customers still can’t find the a complete Brighton look from footwear to handbags. special Brighton product Barclay’s has carried a they’re looking for, Barsmall selection of Brighton clay’s can order it for them. “We’re a complete jewelry and handbags for Brighton retailer,” Harri25 years, but just started son said. offering more pieces this Brighton is an indefall, said retail merchant Terri Harrison, who heads pendent store headquarup the Brighton section of tered in California. It got its start selling handmade Barclay’s. The expanded belts on the beaches of Calselection is displayed in ifornia before delving into the front of the women’s department in the store at other accessories, Harrison said. Only independent re314 N. Main St. tailers and specialty stores “Lots of Brighton customers start with jewelry, sell Brighton products, and Barclay’s is the largest and we’re finding they’re Brighton retailer in the wanting more of a Miami County area, offerBrighton look,” Harrison ing the widest selection of said. “We’re looking to esBY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
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Brighton products. “You won’t find it in mass-merchandise stores. They are committed to independent retailers because that’s how they got their start,” Harrison said. “It allows a woman to make an individual style statement and that’s Brighton’s goal.” Harrison said the Brighton collection is popular at Barclay’s, but the Piqua store doesn’t offer it just because it sells. The staff members at Barclay’s stand behind Brighton because they know their offering their customers a
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Barclay’s • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 clay’s and is currently sold out, but pieces from the line can be ordered. “There’s a story behind the Brighton collection and I think that’s meaningful to know the story behind the collection,” Harrison said. Brighton uses the highest quality leather avaiable in its products, Harrison said, and its footwear styles are crafted in Tuscany. The Masterpiece handbags, Harrison said, also are popular. “These are meant to be passed down from mother to daughter,” she said. Brighton products are available for just about any budget. Its jewelry
Fort Loramie hosts 38th colonial dinner line starts at $5 for beads to string on charm bracelets. Bangles are available for $18, and necklaces for $30, Harrison said. The handbags sell for a few hundred dollars. Another reason Barclay’s supports Brighton is the relationship the store has with the handbag company. Since Barclay’s has sold Brighton products, Harrison has worked with the same people in California. “When I call them, they know who I am,” she said. To learn more about Brighton’s products, stop in at Barclay’s and talk to Harrison. Customers also can call the store at (937) 773-5928 or visit www.barclaysdowntownpiqua.com.
FORT LORAMIE — The Fort Loramie Historical Association will host its 38th Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Dinner this year at the Wilderness Trail Museum, 37 N. Main St. Dinners will be served Dec. 1-4. The historic museum will be decorated with Christmas trees, decorations and lights in colonial style. Costumed waiters and waitresses will serve the dinners. The New Renaissance Singers, of Piqua, will entertain throughout the evenings. Dinners begin at 6:30 p.m. each night with a variety of appetizers and drinks popular during the colonial period. The dinner menu includes King’s Arm turkey with giblet gravy, a variety of vegetables, relishes and dessert. Reservations are being taken now, and Dec. 3 seatings have already sold out. The cost is $27.50 per person, payable with the reservation. Reservations may be made by calling (937) 295-2659 or by sending
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Sellman’s has become local landmark Furniture store offers up-to-date styles in charming location “We truly are Miami Valley folks. Our niche is to offer quality home furnishings at quality prices.” — Jane Sellman man’s has become not only a prime spot to find the best home furnishings, but also a local landmark. The store remains a family business with third generation ownership today. Reuben’s son George took over the business in the late 1940s, and George’s daughter Jane and son Bob took over for him. Bob passed away two years ago, and Jane manages the store today with the help of her husband, David Hoffman. “Here we are offering up-to-date products at a
great value, but with the charm of a small town. We truly are Miami Valley folks,” Jane said. “Our niche is to offer quality home furnishings at quality prices.” Customers might be fooled by its location or its outside appearance, but they’ll be surprised when they walk in the door. Sellman’s is huge — six store fronts wide, an entire city block deep and three floors at one point in the store. “We’ve got almost 40,000 square feet, so it’s worth it to come look,” Jane said. As you wander through the store, it seems to just keep going and going and going. Everything from couches, recliners, chairs, dining tables, bedroom suites, framed art, accent pieces and more, is available at Sellman’s. The store is a premier dealer for three of the best brands in the furniture business, Jane said, Serta, Broyhill
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COVINGTON — What started as a small appliance store in the 1930s has since turned into a major furniture retailer, offering more than 40,000 sqaure feet of showroom space displaying current styles in the charming way only a small town store can offer. Sellman’s Furniture originated in Piqua in 1932 when Reuben Sellman opened a Maytag appliance store. A few years later, he opened his own Maytag store and relocated to Covington when the property at 23 N. High St. was offered to him at a significantly low price because the residents and businessesmen of Covington wanted a furniture store. Since its grand opening sale on May 14, 1938, Sell-
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Sellman’s has furniture for almost any budget, and the store believes in its merchandise. “Every product we sell has a warranty and we stand behind it,” Jane said. Another good reason to make a trip to Sellman’s is service and experience. An interior designer is on staff and can offer decorating services at no charge for purchasing customers. All the employees have had design training, including how to lay out a room and use color, and Jane is often available to meet customers. “One of the pluses for us is when people work here, they tend to stay,” Jane said about the staff’s experience. Jane grew up in the business and everyone in the family helped out, but the lessons she learned at home have been just as im-
portant in running a company. “Even as a family we talked about treating everyone how you want to be treated, and that’s the principle we follow to this day,” she said. It’s hard to tell if it’s because Sellman’s is a family business or because of the building’s character, and maybe it’s both, but the shop feels more like a home than a store. Stairs, ramps and small rooms make it fun to browse and discover what’s around the next corner, and it’s easy to picture what the pieces will look like in your own home. It’s not uncommon to run into someone you know while shopping at Sellman’s and stop for a chat. Jane and her staff have seen families grow up, and often hear shoppers say, “My parents bought all their furniture here.” Some customers even reminisce about playing on the ramps in the store as kids. Sellman’s customers live all over the Miami Valley, from Minster to Cincinnati, but the store holds a special place in its hometown. “We get a lot of calls from people who think we’re Covington Central,” Jane said, noting people call to ask them when town events are happening, and the residents use Sellman’s as a landmark when giving directions. Sales and promotions can always be found at Sellman’s. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.sellmanfurniture.com or call the store at (937) 473-2012.
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Shop Apple Tree Gallery this Christmas table close by. One of the most eyecatching decorations in the room is a Christmas tree PIQUA — Apple Tree that appears to be upside Gallery sells Christmas down, with wide branches merchandise all year at the top that taper off round, but the shop goes down the trunk. The deall out during the holiday sign showcases the red, season. Its display wingold and silver ornaments dows are full of the spirit of the season, and the front that hang from its boughs. section of the store, which The tree is next to an antique table filled with vinchanges throughout the year, is filled with holiday tage Christmas cards and ornaments and figurines of cheer. children, Santa and snowCustomers are greeted men. Short trees atop the by tables of trees and figtable are decorated with urines when they walk in the door. A short green tree ornaments made of beads decorated with pictures of and buttons. Sock reindeer and elves a jolly Santa Claus sits on a table next to a white tree climb their way to the top of a short display tree just adorned with bright blue inside the door. A display and purple ornaments. cabinet holds glittery Christmas clowns and snowmen relax around the houses for a village display and snowmen figurines trees. Groups of caroling carrying wrapped packpenguins sit on a sqaure BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
ages and strings of colored lights. Another shelf displays vintage Santa figurines, lambs, wreaths, small trees and mugs to hold your Christmas cocoa. A table in the front of the shop is set for a holiday dinner party, with a quilted red and green table runner, a candle centerpiece and Christmas dishes. It’s set up in front of a mantle decorated with old Christmas photographs and decorative trees. A nearby bookcase is filled with snowmen, candle holders, decorative peppermint lollipops and wooden words spelling out “peace,” “joy” and “merry and bright.” Another display shelf offers shoppers a wide variety of scented candles from Colonial Candles. Fragrances such as Warm
Festival of Trees opens Tuesday PIQUA — The second floor of Apple Tree Gallery is being transformed into a decorated forest for Mainstreet Piqua’s 2011 Festival of Trees. The annual holiday must-see will open to the public on Tuesday with the Festival of Trees Preview Party from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening is a fundraiser for Mainstreet Piqua. More than 40 trees make up the “forest,” and PDC FILE PHOTO/MIKE ULLERY a number of different Steve Brunner (left) checks out the lights on a tree groups and individuals at the 2010 Festival of Trees. are participating in the event. The tickets to the Festival of Trees Preview Party are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Light refreshments will be served along with desserts, wine, punch and coffee. Visitors will have a chance to bid on silent auction items. Tickets for the preview party are available from Mainstreet Piqua, 326 N. Main St., or Apple Tree Gallery, 405 N. Main St. For additional information, call Mainstreet Piqua at (937) 773-9355. Mainstreet will offer public luncheons Dec. 1, 5, 7 and 9. Call to make a reservation. The Festival of Trees will be open free to the public from Nov. 30 through Dec. 17 during Apple Tree Gallery’s business hours.
And ornaments are plentiful at Apple Tree. You can decorate your tree with ornaments depicting your occupation or hobby, your favorite food or drink, and you can even find one that looks just like you dog. Have a wine, coffee of chocolate lover on your list, you can find the perfect ornament for them at Apple Tree Gallery. Whether you’re looking for serene nativity pieces, vintage Santas with fuzzy STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK beards or quirky ornaSock reindeer and elves Groups of caroling penments, Apple Tree Gallery climb their way to the top guins are on display just has it all this Christmas. of a display. inside the doors. From now until Dec. 20, customers who make a the front of the store only Gingerbread, Cranberry purchase at Apple Tree have to wander a bit furCosmo, Balsam Wreath, Gallery will be entered in a ther to find more. Gold, Spiced Pumpkin, Winter drawing to win a piece bright green and pink Woods and Holiday from the Snow Children Christmas trees are scatSparkle are available in Collection by Elaine tered through the store different sizes from small Roesle. The shop’s exdisplaying different decovotives to large 22-ounce tended hours through the rations. One tree even rocandles. Shoppers who can’t find tates to show off its holiday season include what they’re looking for in ornaments. Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
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The tables at Apple Tree Gallery are filled with holiday spirit for the Christmas season. One uniquely decorated tree, shown here, appears to be upside-down.
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‘Les Miserables’ hits Dayton stage BY JENNIFER BUMGARNER For iN75 DAYTON — Les Miserables is celebrating its 25anniversary with a new take on the classic story. The musical, directed by Cameron Mackintosh, is on the Schuster Center stage now through Sunday. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, “Les Miserables” is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The score includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Master Of The House” and many more. Max Quinlan recently stepped into the role as Marius. Quinlan had previously been an understudy for the role and performed in the choir. “I just recently took over the role,” Quinlan said. “It’s a huge role in a classic story.” The actor attended the University of Cincinnati in the College Conservatory of Music. He grew up in Chicago, but chose UC because it was rated one of the top musical theater programs in the country, he said. He recently moved to New York City and has
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Even with the changes in the set design, the show still has the same message and the same music. “If you’ve seen this show before and loved it, it will still be great,” Quinlan said. “The story has worked so well for many years, and now we’re coming to a new crowd and retelling it in a fresh new way.” The Schuster Center is located at 1 W. 2nd St. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. now through Saturday. Matinee shows are at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and Sunday evening’s performance is at 7:30. Tickets are on sale for $40, $53, $69, $88 and $101, and may be ordered at (937) 228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
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fects of the show, like the turntable, have been changed,” he said. “A big element we use is projections on the back wall, almost in a movie type way. The projections are done extremely well.” The projections change the scenery as the characters travel and create a different feeling to the show. “These will surprise everyone in assisting with the storytelling,” Quinlan said. “It enhances the show as it never has before.” The show has toured across the country, beginning its journey in New Jersey before heading to Philadelphia, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles. It currently is circling the Midwest.
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Harris Jeweler to give away electronics Customers can get free Kindle, TV, iPad with jewelry purchases Frey said. year. When visiting Clients can the store, you will bring in their famfind pieces not ily heirlooms and found anywhere use them to create else in the area. a piece that is Tops on Harris Jewuniquely their eler’s wish list this style, or Harris year? Jeweler can pro“We are thrilled vide them with a to be selected as the brand-new custom only store in design. Columbus, Dayton What else can and Cincinnati to Harris Jeweler showcase clients look forTEUFEL ward to this spinner Christmas? As alrings. As ways, the store will one of only have fresh baked three cookies and reTEUFEL freshments, and retailers in every woman loves the state of PROVIDED PHOTOS seeing that little Ohio, the rings are Harris Jeweler is giving away an iPad gold signatureextremely unique 2, like the one shown here, with the wrapped package and eye catching,” under the tree. Frey said. “The last purchase of $2,500 or more. “I am most exfew weeks we have cited to see our had many clients Harris Jeweler’s Design bringing in friends just to Studio also will be a high- clients walking out the door with television size show them the spinning light this Christmas. boxes wrapped in Harris rings.” “We just installed Other unique items in brand new state-of-the-art Jeweler paper,” Frey said. the store include changecasting equipment, which “We cannot wait for the able magnetic diamond will enable us to continue opportunity this Christpendants, hand-carved to create one-of-a-kind de- mas to give our clients pearls and stunning diasigns that our clients will jewelry they will treasure for a lifetime.” mond engagement rings. cherish for a lifetime,”
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Get the Francis Furniture experience The Sidney location does look different than big-box furniture stores. Many of the lamps for sale SIDNEY — Francis on the showroom floor are Furniture offers more to its customers than some of turned on, giving the store a very cozy, homey feel the best brands in the inand helping customers dustry. The company’s focus is on providing a bet- picture the furniture in ter shopping experience to their own rooms. The everyone who walks in the temptation to sink into one — or several — of the doors at either of the five plush couches is almost locations — Sidney, Troy, Greenville, Celina and Van too hard to resist. The merchandise is Wert. plentiful. Several popular “We’re bringing style brands are available, inand fashion back to an including La-Z-Boy, King dustry that is about comHickory, Tradewinds and modity goods,” said Rob many more. Francis offers Klosterman, manager of the Sidney store. “Most peo- goods that can be special ordered in hundreds of difple go from store to store ferent fabrics. With reclinand all the stores look the ers, couches, end tables, same. We want to be the dining tables, mattresses, store that looks different.” BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
bedroom suits, youth bedroom suits, lamps, rugs, wall hangings and more all available in one store, you can outfit your entire house at Francis Furniture. And everything in the Sidney store has been selected with the local customers in mind. “Every piece of furniture in the store is hand picked to represent what we think fits the needs of our customers in Shelby County,” Klosterman said. Not sure what to pick out to decorate your home? Just ask. “That’s our cup of tea,” Klosterman said. “Bring in some magazine photos and
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we can help create that look.” Beyond offering the furniture its customers want, Francis Furniture’s priority is customer service. “My goal is to listen to the customers in the store and find out what their home furnishing needs are,” Klosterman said. Customers are first asked what their needs are and for what room in their home. From there, the sales staff tries to find what fits the customers in terms of comfort. Then
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they ask about the style of your home or room, favorite colors, wall colors and other traits, before giving their advice. “The staff is trained to ask about shoppers’ needs for function and advice on colors and styles to fit their homes. We try to ask questions to evoke you to think about what you want,” Klosterman said. “Ultimately, the customer makes the final decision because they have to live with it, but we’re here to offer our experience.” And experience they’ve got. The number of years the staff have worked at Francis Furniture range
from nine up to 22. Another thing that sets Francis apart from other furniture stores is the sales staff members are not on full commission. “They’re here to help answer your questions, not just to sell furniture,” Klosterman said. “We don’t want to be viewed as the stereotypical salesman. We want this to be more of a friendly sales experience for you.” Because it has multiple locations, Francis Furniture can buy items in bulk that provide the best values in the industry. “We’re big enough with five stores to buy at the
lowest prices, and we’re small enough to be in touch with our customers. That’s what makes Francis Furniture successful,” Klosterman said. But it’s the overall shopping experience the store offers that makes the manager proud. “Nothing is better than closing a sale and having the customer thank us for a different shopping experience,” he said. For more information, stop in Francis Furniture in Sidney at 2230 Michigan St. or call (937) 4984584. More details also can be found on www.francisfurniture.net.
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GET UP & GO Wintergarden Wonderland DAYTON — Free activities are offered throughout the holiday season in the Wintergarden at the Schuster Center in Dayton. 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 Shop and create holiday ornaments with K12 Gallery. And don’t forget the live music on Sundays. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ See website for dates and times ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com
Morehead, will accompany Huffaker. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Sunday 2 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457
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Kings Landing at the Brewery TROY — Southern rock and country band Kings Landing will perform at the Brewery tonight. 111 W. Water ‘A Christmas Carol’ St. ◆ Tonight 10 p.m. to DAYTON — A chil2 a.m. ◆ dren’s production of “A Christmas Carol” is thebrewery.webs.com ◆ showing Monday and (937) 339-8995 Tuesday at the VictoLive band at the PROVIDED PHOTO ria Theatre. Catch the Brewery Troy High School graduate Blake holiday spirit with TROY — Boondah Huffaker will perform in the Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob and the Frankx will perform at the Brewery Hayner Center’s homecoming Cratchit and all the rest in Theatreworks’ on Friday. 111 W. Water concert Sunday afternoon. heartwarming musical St. ◆ Friday 10 p.m. to faker, Sunday afternoon. based on the Dickens clas2 a.m. ◆ Huffaker graduated from sic. The show is perfect for thebrewery.webs.com ◆ Troy High School in 2007, every classroom and espe(937) 339-8995 cially for those who share Bootleg at Dunaway’s where he was involved in band and was introduced the original Dickens novel TROY — Bootleg will to singing when he played during the holiday season. perform at Dunaway’s in the lead role in school’s 138 N. Main St. ◆ Monday Troy Saturday at 9 p.m. production of “Crazy for and Tuesday, 9:30 and 508 W. Main St. ◆ SaturYou” by George Gershwin. 11:30 a.m. ◆ Tickets are day 9 p.m. ◆ (937) 335He attended Morehead $4.90 ◆ www.victoriathe8608 State University in Kenatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 Elvis Jr. tucky, where he particiLa Comedia ST. MARYS — Elvis SPRINGBORO — “A Aaron Presley Jr. will per- pated in several choirs and form Saturday at the Lost marching band. He has re- Christmas Carol” is on ceived several awards, instage at La Comedia Dinin the ’50s Diner. 1533 Celina Road ◆ Doors open cluding an undergraduate ner Theatre for the holiday 7:30 p.m., show time 8 p.m. research fellowship in ele- season. Join the ghosts of mentary education to com- Christmas Past, Present ◆ (419) 394-8710 or (567) pose children’s music. and Future as they lead 712-0107 Currently, he is student the miserly Ebenezer Hayner homecoming teaching at Edyth Hayes Scrooge on a classic jourconcert Middle School in Lexingney of forgiveness and reTROY — The Troyton, Ky., and plans to grad- demption. Along the way, Hayner Cultural Center uate in December. Pianist he learns that love and presents the 17th annual James Sparks, who is pur- friendship are much more Homecoming Concert, feasuing a piano degree from important than amassing a turing baritone Blake Huffortune. Featuring classic Christmas carols, this musical adaptation of the timeless Charles Dickens 153 W. Fourth St., Minster (419) 628-2401 novel captures the true spirit and magic of ChristLIVE MUSIC “top shelf” mas and transforms a November 23rd, Thanksgiving Eve Try the humbug into a hero. 765 W. BEST Nov. 25th - DJ Gary Bruns • Nov. 26th - DJ Obie Central Ave. ◆ Showtimes RS vary from now through E G R U B ¢ Every Thursday in Dec. 31 ◆ Ticket prices Dine In Only 5 - 10 p.m. Town! range from $51-$69 ◆ laco2011 MAC Wing Fest Peoples Choice Champion! media.com ◆ (937) 7464554 •••••••••••• Follow us on Face Book ••••••••••••••••
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124 E. Water St. ◆ Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. ◆ Donations appreciated National Holiday Whistle Stop Train Shop Gift Show TROY — The Whistle DAYTON — The 31st Stop Train Shop invites annual National Holiday shoppers to an event on Gift Show, one of Ohio’s Friday for Christmas sav- largest indoor handmade ings throughout the store. crafts shows, returns to The day will include oper- Hara Arena this weekend. ating model train layouts, Thousands of shoppers will free crafts for the children be browsing through more and refreshments. 108 E. than 370 booths featuring arts, crafts, collectibles, ceMain St. ◆ Friday Troy History events ramics, personalized items, TROY — The Museum toys, holiday and home of Troy History will celedecor, floral wreaths, brate the Christmas seaarrangements and much son with a number of more. Bring a new toy to activities. On Saturday, donate to the Marine’s volunteers will assist visi- Toys for Tots campaign tors of all ages in making and enjoy a $1 discount off holiday decorations for the the regular admission home and tree as they price. 1001 Shiloh Springs were made in Victorian Road ◆ Friday and Saturtimes. On Sunday, Deb day 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., SunFitzpatrick and Karen day noon to 4 p.m. ◆ $5 for Purke will teach a class in adults, free for children 12 ornament making from and younger ◆ www.harasimple materials both tra- complex.com ◆ (937) 278ditional and contemporary. 4776
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from the museum’s noted collections. The exhibition chronicles Rockwell’s life Art at the Mill and art, introducing new GREENVILLE — scholarship rooted in Sculptures by artist Ken decades of study by CuraRyden, of Yorktown, Ind., tor of Norman Rockwell and paintings by Jean Collections Linda Pero. Koeller, of New Carlisle, The artist’s paintings, will be on display at hisdrawings and studies toric Bear’s Mill Friday span 56 years, from his through Dec. 31. The ex1914 interhibit will pretation of open with American an artists’ folk hero reception Daniel Boone from 6 to 9 securing safe p.m. on Fripassage for day. Ryden’s settlers to work has the Ameriembraced can West, to broad his 1970 rethemes that port on converge American into specific tourists and areas of armed Isfocus. His raeli soldiers “Giants” sewitnessing a ries alludes Christmas to pinnacle Eve cerepoints in mony at the civilization; Basilica of “Harbinthe Nativity gers” are in Bethlesymbolic figPROVIDED PHOTO hem. The exures that briefly step The paintings of Jean Koeller, like the one shown hibition out of the here, are on display at Bear’s Mill through the month invites viewers to compast into the of December. pare their present before heading into the fuNorman Rockwell” is open own 20th-century American experience with the ture; and “Prophets” at the Dayton Art Instievents portrayed by Rockcontemplates the comtute now through Feb. 5. plexities of truth as well Organized by the Norman well, and to consider how much Rockwell’s vision as the mysterious unRockwell Museum, lomay have influenced known. His prolific career cated in Stockbridge, theirs. 456 Belmonte Park has spanned several Mass., “American Chronidecades, and he currently cles” features original art North ◆ Through Feb. 5 ◆ is artist-in-residence at Anderson University. Koeller said she took her first painting class in 1979, and hasn’t stopped December 3rd from 9am-3pm painting since. Her curPre-order Centerpieces During rent work emphasizes The Open House And landscapes, which she creReceive 25% Off ates by working from both Your Order! life and memory. She 409 Kirk Lane, Troy Full service ftd florist earned her Master of Fine Enter To Win Door 335-2365 wexitpher2i8enycres. ypftroy.co m Prizes And A Raffle! (formerly a bloom flowers & gifts) Arts from New York’s Parsons School of Art and DeWe Are Collecting Toys For A Toy Drive To Support A Local Charity... sign in 1987. 6450 Please Help By Bringing In Some Toys For The Kids This Holiday Season! Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road ◆ Tuesday through Friday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◆ www.bearsmill.com ◆ (937) 548-5112 Norman Rockwell exhibit DAYTON — “American Chronicles: The Art of
Adults $15, seniors, students and military $13, youth 7-17 $10 ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.or g ◆ (937) 223-5277 Witch Catchers on display TROY — Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is hosting a mini exhibit called “To Catch a Witch,” which features Jean Wilson Reed’s collection of hand-blown glass witch balls in the solarium. Witch balls, according to legend, have been used since the 18th century to ward off evil spirits in houses and barns. People believed that witches would be attracted to the balls and then become trapped inside through the hole that was created by the glassblower. Most antique
witch balls found today were made in the 19th century when art glass was at its height of popularity. Examples of peachblow, cranberry swirl, cobalt, opalescent white swirl and other decorative art glass are included in this collection. The exhibit will be on display until Sunday. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Open during regular hours ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Pro football exhibit TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center hosts its exhibit “Pro Football in Ohio” through Sunday. This exhibit will include memorabilia on loan from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, related to the five early
Ohio football teams — the Dayton Triangles, Cleveland Tigers, Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs and Columbus Panhandlers, as well as the two contemporary teams, the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. Also displayed will be items from the careers of some of Troy’s high school players who made it to the pros, including Kris Dielman, Tom Myers, Tom Vaughn, Bob Ferguson and Gordon Bell. The histories of the teams and how pro football got its start in Ohio will be an additional feature. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Open during regular hours through Sunday ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 3390457
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Opening Friday ‘Hugo’
K C I L CATCH A F
Hugo is a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform him and all those around him, and reveal a safe and loving place he can call home. Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley Genre, rating: Drama/family, PG
Asa Butterfield in “Hugo”
‘Arthur Christmas’
So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night? The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But this year, Santa’s son Arthur has an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns. Starring: Voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent Genre, rating: Kids/animation, PG
Jason Segel stars in “The Muppets”
‘The Muppets’ On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage the Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways. Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management and
Now out on DVD • “Super 8” • “Conan the Barbarian” • “The Devil’s Double” • “Sarah’s Key” • “The Family Tree” • “12 Angry Men” • “The Adventures of Tintin: Season One” • “Rushmore” • “Birth of a Nation”
Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. Starring: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Alan Arkin, Zach Galifianakis, Jack Black Genre, rating: Comedy/kids, PG
Still showing
‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1’
Bella and Edward, plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage, honeymoon and the tumultuous birth of a child, which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black. Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Genre, rating: Romance/thriller, PG-13
‘Happy Feet Two’
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1”
Mumble, the Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters the Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fly. Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father’s “guts and grit” as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures, from tiny krill to giant elephant seals, to put things right. Starring: The voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Sofia Vergara, Pink, Hank Azaria, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon Genre, rating: Animation/kids, PG
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1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust Boil sweet potatoes whole in skins for 30 to 40 minutes, or until done. Run cold water over the potatoes and remove the skin. Mash sweet potatoes with a fork in a bowl. Add butter and mix well with mixer. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a souffle and then will sink down as it cools.
Sweet Potato Souffle 3 cups of cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 3/4 cup white sugar 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 1/3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup milk 1 cup flaked coconut 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup chopped nuts 1/3 cup melted butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the white sugar, soft butter, beaten eggs, vanilla and milk. Spoon Sweet Potato Burritos into a 2-quart oven-proof 1 tablespoon vegetable baking dish. Combine the oil coconut, flour, brown 1 onion, chopped sugar, chopped nuts and 4 cloves garlic, minced melted butter. Sprinkle 6 cups canned kidney over the top of the sweet potatoes. Bake at 350 de- beans, drained grees for 30 to 35 minutes. 2 cups water 3 tablespoons chili powder Sweet Potato Pie 2 teaspoons ground 1 pound sweet potatoes
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cumin 4 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 pinch cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons soy sauce 4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 12 10-inch flour tortillas, warmed 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a medium skillet, and saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in beans, and mash. Gradually stir in water and heat until warm. Remove from heat and stir in the chili powder, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper and soy sauce. Divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the warm flour tortillas. Top with cheese. Fold up tortillas burrito style and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven and serve.
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Downtown Troy to light up participated as a volunteer on the organizing committee, helping develop the vision for the market. Patty has supported other free public events with sponsorships and fundraising, including the 2011 Summer Concert Series and the 2011 Hometown Holiday Celebration. In addition, she is vice president for Troy Main Street’s Board of Directors and has contributed significantly to membership growth and new vision for the organization. Rose is a member of the Troy Kiwanis Club and has led fundraising events in 2011 for St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen, Blue Star Mothers (Troy Chapter), Pink Ribbon Girls and Girls on the Run. She will lead the Hometown Holiday Parade with her husband, Chuck Sturwold, and plans to walk rather than be transported in the parade. “That’s more my style,” she said. In addition to the parade, Mayor Michael Beamish plans the traditional reading of “T’was the Month before
Christmas.” He will lead the community in counting down to the illumination of the Troy’s holiday centerpiece Christmas tree and downtown holiday lights. Activities include visits with Santa, refreshments, train rides, horse-drawn carriage rides and live music. Many retailers will be open late. Guests are asked to bring their own cameras to photograph their child with Santa. Again this year, children will be able to call the North Pole to discuss their Christmas wishes with Santa’s elves. Frontier Communications will use a combination of magic, manpower and technology to facilitate direct phone lines to Santa’s northern workshop. The event is sponsored by Patty Rose & Associates — Allstate Insurance, Frontier Communications and Unity National Bank, with support PROVIDED PHOTO from Troy Main Street, the city of Troy and One Call Now. For additional infor- The giant Christmas tree in Troy’s public square is lit during the 2010 Grand Illumination mation, visit www.troymainstreet.org event. or call (937) 339-5455.
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TROY — Troy Main Street kicks off the holiday season with the 2011 Holiday Grand Illumination and Holiday Parade Friday. Visitors to downtown Troy will be entertained by a parade of costumed characters, holiday music, the arrival of Santa and much more. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a parade led through downtown marking the heralded arrival of Santa Claus. This year’s grand marshal is Patty Rose, who has been a key partner in multiple downtown initiatives in 2011. She has taken on a significant role in property development of the historic downtown and has assisted several local nonprofits. Rose has lived in Troy for almost eight years and owns and operates two downtown businesses, the Leaf & Vine and Patty Rose & Associates — Allstate Insurance. She recently purchased two downtown buildings and is breathing new life into them. She funded the successful Downtown Troy Farmers Market this summer and also