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Retro Active Long-running music acts still going strong By Lisa Aurand
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earch your attic, your basement and the back of your closet and bust out your best from 20, 30 and 40 years ago. Some of the most popular bands from back in the day are set to visit Columbus this month, so don your best retro duds and let nostalgia take you away to the sound of your favorite classic rock, alternative, pop and country hits. Boston Space You won’t have to time-travel to see this duo of top rock acts from the 1970s and 80s. The East Coast and the Midwest play together when the Ohio State Fair hosts Boston with special guest Kansas on Aug. 1. Led by founder Tom Scholz, a Toledo, Ohio native, Boston released its self-titled first album in 1976 – and it’s still the second best-selling debut album of all time. Known for its hit singles More than a Feeling, Peace of Mind and Rock and Roll Band, among others, Boston was named after the city from which most of its original members hailed. The single Foreplay/Longtime is actually the first song that Scholz ever wrote. Kansas, too, rose to fame in the mid-1970s with a self-titled debut. The band’s songs Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind remain perennial hits. Alicia Notestone Shoults, marketing and public relations director for the state fair, says the acts bring variety to this year’s lineup. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
“We try to get … a different set of acts and different genres, some country, some comedy, a little bit of pop,” Shoults says. “Because of that, we felt that Boston would be a wonderful band to bring to the fair. And we are thrilled that Kansas can be the special guest for that show.” Scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 1, the show adds to the fair’s solid rock lineup, which already presented Chicago with the Doobie Brothers on July 27. www.ohiostatefair.com Wilco Welcome From Wilco’s roots in the early 1990s as an offshoot of the country band Uncle Tupelo, the band has blossomed into one of the Grammy-winning acts of the 21st century. Pop, country and rock influences stud the band’s work, which has only grown in popularity.
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You Never Know, a single from the band’s 2009 release Wilco (The Album), reached No. 1 on the U.S. triple-A charts and No. 40 on the U.S. rock charts. And Outtasite (Outta Mind) from Wilco’s 1997 album Being There reached No. 22 on the U.S. main charts. The group brings its indie rock sound to Lifestyle Communities Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4, with opener the Lee Ranaldo Band. www.promowestlive.com The 411 on 311 Founded in 1988, 311 didn’t earn its claim to fame until 1995 when the group achieved mainstream success with the second single of its self-titled album, Down, Opposite page: Tesla
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{insight} which was quickly followed by the raprock hit All Mixed Up. The Omaha natives are still cranking out hits. In 2004, a cover of 1980s The Cure hit Love Song made waves when it was released as part of the soundtrack for romantic comedy 50 First Dates, and the singles Sunset in July and Count Me In, from their 2011 album Universal Pulse, made U.S. alternative charts last year. The group plays at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, along with bands Slightly Stoopid and The Aggrolites. www.promowestlive.com Taming Tesla Since it formed in 1985, hard rock group Tesla has bucked trends and defied odds. During the glam band period of the 1980s, its members stood out for their jeans-andT-shirt attire. Nearly 20 years later, the band has hung on to four of its original five members. Signs, a cover of a 1971 protest song by Five Man Electrical Band, was released on the Tesla’s album Five Man Acoustical Band and became widely popular, earning credit for inspiring the MTV series Unplugged. The group will rock Columbus at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion. www.promowestlive.com Darius Rucker
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Raising a Ruckus The voice of Darius Rucker, better known as “Hootie” from Hootie & the Blowfish, gave that 80s and 90s band its signature sound. The band’s first album, Cracked Rear View, is the 15th best-selling album of all time in the U.S. and was responsible for such earworms as Only Wanna Be With You and Hold My Hand. More recently, Rucker has made a name for himself as a solo act, topping the U.S. country charts three consecutive times with songs from his first album and twice in 2010 alone with the singles Come Back Song and This from his sophomore release. He spent much of the summer touring with country darlings Lady Antebellum, but Rucker stars in the Columbus show at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion. Maggie Rose opens. www.promowestlive.com You Can Go for That Hall & Oates, the best-selling duo in music history, dub their music style “rock and soul.” Since they joined forces in the 70s, Daryl Hall and John Oates have been known for their tight harmonies and upbeat melodies.
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They’ve scored a host of hits and released 18 albums, including the doubleplatinum records H2O and Big Bam Boom, released in 1982 and 1984, respectively. Those albums had seven singles between them, including the No. 1 hit Maneater, which further added to the group’s library of hits such as I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) and Private Eyes. The duo’s Sept. 2 show at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion is part of its Do What You Want, Be What You Are 2012 Tour, celebrating the 2009 release of the group’s comprehensive CD box set of the same name. The concert begins at 8 p.m. www.promowestlive.com cs Lisa Aurand is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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remember that first time. I had gone out for one of my usual 10mile runs. It was a typical hot summer morning with temperature and humidity levels in the 90s. Sweat was pouring from my forehead and my gray cotton shirt – I didn’t do wicking 18 years ago – was almost black with sweat. This morning was not unlike any other during which I would test my physical capabilities. After all, I was a marathoner. A workout wasn’t a workout unless I taxed my body to its fullest limit. That meant running hard while not replenishing the fluids my body had exhausted. After all, there was no water stop on my route and I certainly was not going to carry a bottle of water with me. Carrying water might result in a pace that could add a second or two to my mile splits. As competitive as I am, even during my workouts, I could not let anything negatively impact my speed – not even water.
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But something happened later that morning. I began to experience a dull but intense pain in the region around my lower back and abdomen. I had never experienced this level of pain, even after I fell off a bench at the age of 10 and noticed my elbow had taken a trip to the other side of my arm. I called a physician friend, got into his office immediately and received the attention I so desperately needed. After a few questions and tests, the verdict was instantaneous. “You have blood in your urine that I am certain is due to the presence of a kidney stone. Get into my car and I’m taking you to the ER.” Once at the ER, my physician’s diagnosis was confirmed. What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones form when there is a decrease of urine in the body, combined with the presence of additional stone-forming products. Most kidney stones contain calcium along with oxalate or phosphate. However, other chemical compounds in the body, such as uric acid, can initiate kidney stone development.
Often, kidney stones will result from a lack of fluid intake, especially during exercise. Remember my situation – no fluid intake and heavy sweating during very warm weather. Let me be clear. Having one workout and not replenishing fluids will not produce kidney stones. It takes many repeated situations like those I experienced before kidney stones will form. While a lack of fluid intake is one reason for kidney stone development, there are other reasons why people may develop stones. People who have gout are at increased risk of developing kidney stones due to the increased amount of uric acid in the blood. Some dietary factors also may play a role in the development of kidney stones. People susceptible to kidney stones may increase their risk of recurrence if they consume a high intake of animal protein, excessive sodium, a diet high in sugar or, possibly, foods containing a high amount of oxalate, such as spinach. More Common Than You Think Until I had my first encounter with kidney stones – I say first as there have been several episodes since – I thought I was an anomaly. Much to my amazement, I was not so unique. In the months and years that followed, I came across many others who were “stonies” like me. Recent headlines in the media have highlighted just how prevalent kidney stones have become. According to the latest reports from scientists at UCLA and the RAND Corp., one in 11 Americans now develops kidney stones. Compare this to one in 20 Americans who developed kidney stones in 1994. The increase is staggering. Kidney stones are more common than heart disease, stroke www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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Treating Kidney Stones Assuming the typical symptoms are suspected, a CT scan would be in order. The scan is the most common test to detect stones in the kidney or urinary tract. If kidney stones are detected, there are several options to consider. Most stones will pass through the urinary tract on their own, usually within 48 hours assuming fluid intake is sufficient. Generally, a person who has kidney stones will be given a strainer so as to catch the stone during urination. The stone can then be analyzed, providing a course of action in preventing future occurrences. If treatment is needed, a physician can remove the stone by inserting a thin telescopic instrument into the urinary tract and removing it or breaking it up. Lithotripsy, the use of high-energy shockwaves to break up the stones, can also be an effective treatment. I’ve experienced both of these procedures. In difficult cases, surgery may be required. Thank goodness I’ve not had to travel this route. Prevention is the key to avoiding bouts with kidney stones. Depending on the cause, dietary adjustments or medications may be recommended. In my case, and for so many others like mine, drinking plenty of fluids is important. Depending on weather and workout conditions, I now consume a minimum of 64 ounces of water daily. That’s been enough to keep me out of the ER for the past eight years. cs Dr. Phil Heit is Professor Emeritus of Physical Activity and Educational Services at The Ohio State University.
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Original Franksters The offerings at these hot dog joints are anything but ordinary By Mark Dubovec
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ome like them grilled in the back yard. Some like them boiled in a pot of water. Some like to buy them for 10 cents apiece at Columbus Clippers games. But if the arrival of hot dog season gives you a craving for something out of the ordinary, numerous central Ohio restaurants serve what you want.
The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council reports that between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans typically consume 7 billion hot dogs, or 818 frankfurters every second – so make one of yours a Columbus original. Village Coney The main seller at Village Coney, located in Schumacher Place near German Village, is its eponymous offering, says manager Nick Martensen. The Village Coney is made with homemade coney sauce, mustard and onions – added cheese and coleslaw optional. Village Coney
“Our homemade Coney sauce and coleslaw really define it as ours,” Martensen says. “It’s really not a sweet chili like Skyline. … I would recommend fully loaded with cheese and coleslaw.” Other options at Village Coney include the Cleveland Dog, a Polish sausage topped with fries, barbecue sauce and coleslaw; the Spicy Smoked Sausage, served with sautéed onions and green peppers and stadium mustard; and the Italian Sausage, made with homemade marinara sauce, sautéed onions and melted mozzarella cheese. “Our specialties are our dogs,” Martensen says. “You really can’t make a bad decision.” Acme Hot Dog & Sausage Company With more than 25 different varieties of hot dogs and sausages, the Acme Hot Dog & Sausage Company in north Columbus certainly lives up to its name. “Outside of Christmas and Easter, the best meals I could always remember involved summertime food,” says owner Mark Weilbacher. “That’s what we do.” One of the most popular hot dogs at Acme, Weilbacher says, is the Andy’s Border Dog: a grilled dog wrapped in a tortilla shell; fried with pepperjack cheese, tomatoes, onion and jalapenos; and served with spicy sour cream. Other offerings include the Acme Chicago Style Dog, served with yellow mustard, onions, cucumbers, sweet relish, dill pickle, tomatoes, sport peppers (small
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green hot peppers) and celery salt on a poppy seed bun; the Bull Dog, a quarterpound dog with pepperjack cheese, jalapenos and brown spicy mustard; the Hong Kong Phooey, a grilled dog served with Asia Chili Pepper Sauce; and the Swanky Franky, a deep-fried dog wrapped in bacon and American cheese. “We sell those like Frisbees,” Weilbacher says of the Swanky Franky. www.acmehdsc.com Hot Dawgs! When he was looking into opening his own restaurant a couple of years ago, Hot Dawgs! owner Ken Jewell just stumbled on the idea for a hot dog eatery. “I started researching, and I just couldn’t believe what was out there with hot dogs,” Jewell says. The menu at Grove City-based Hot Dawgs! boasts more than 10 types of hot dogs, brats and sausages. “I prefer a beef and pork dog,” Jewell says. Acme Hot Dog & Sausage Company
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{cuisine} There’s the Hot-Lanta, with chili sauce, coleslaw and yellow mustard; the Big Apple, with sauerkraut, chopped onions and yellow mustard; the Tex-Mex, with chili sauce, nacho cheese, salsa and jalapeno peppers; the Greyhound, with chili sauce, chopped onions and yellow mustard; and the Dawg Pound, a onepound custom hot dog. Hot Dawgs! also offers the Three-Dawg Nightmare Challenge: three Dawg Pounds in a single sitting. “So far, we’ve had two people conquer it,” Jewell says. www.hot-dawgs.com Marino’s Franks Marino’s Franks in Dublin did not begin life as a hot dog vendor. Founded by Stella Lawrence, whose maiden name is Marino, it began as Marino’s Variety Shop, primarily selling candy and lottery tickets. But the hot dogs turned out to be the hottest seller. In addition to regular hot dogs, served on grilled or steamed buns with options for coleslaw and sauerkraut, Marino’s also offers a Coney Island Dog topped with mustard, onions, cheese and chili made from a family recipe. There is also sausage on the menu, including Italian sausage and bratwurst, as well as the Frank Marino, a sweet Italian sausage named for Lawrence’s father that comes with homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on a 6 inch garlic toasted bun. www.marinosvariety.com Two Mad Dogs At Two Mad Dogs in Powell, the hot dogs are one-quarter pound Hebrew Nationals, and while there are turkey and vegetarian options, customers won’t find any pork in their dogs. Two Mad Dogs
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“It’s hard to find restaurants that don’t have any pork,” says A.J. Hazen, whose family owns the restaurant. Favorites at Two Mad Dogs include the Chicagoan, which has chopped onions, two tomato wedges, yellow mustard, sport peppers, pickle spear, a dash of celery salt and neon green relish flown in from Chicago, all on a poppy seed bun; the Chili Lover, chili with beans, cheddar, chopped onions and spicy brown mustard; and the New Yorker, an authentic New York style topped with spicy brown mustard, sauerkraut and an onion sauce made fresh every day. “It’s got just a little bit of heat to it,” Hazen says of the onion sauce. Two Mad Dogs is also home to the Mad Dog Challenge. In less than 30 minutes, a challenger must polish off the Woody, a one-pound hot dog on a 24-inch bun with chili and five toppings as well as one pound of nacho cheese-covered fries, two whole Kosher pickles, 24 ounces of soft serve ice cream and 32 ounces of a fountain drink of choice. Winners get a “I TKO’D the Woody” T-shirt and their picture on the contest wall. www.twomaddogs.com Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace You can’t talk about gourmet hot dogs in Columbus without mentioning Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace. Dirty Frank’s, located in downtown Columbus, is one of the biggest names in Columbus frankfurter options
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with a menu offering at least 30 different types of hot dogs with names like the Seoul Dog (kim chee, mayonnaise and sriracha drizzle) and Puff the Magic Popper (cheddar cream cheese, jalapeno peppers and bacon bits). But Dirty Frank’s offers more than just franks. The Cincinnati FourWay is spaghetti topped with Coney sauce, cheddar, onions, a jalapeno and a drizzle of Sriracha sauce. Add baked beans, and you have the Cincinnati FiveWay. Other items include the Chili Mac, mac and cheese blended with Coney sauce and topped with onions; and funnel fries dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar. www. dirtyfrankscolumbus. com cs
Mark Dubovec is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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A Look Ahead
BalletMet presents The American Songbook
Sept. 21-Oct. 7 BalletMet Performance Space Some of the best in American music is featured in The American Songbook, which includes Dear Miss Cline, a new piece by Amy Seiwert set to the music of Patsy Cline; Simply Sammy, a spirited Sammy Davis Jr. routine; and a piece backed by a live performance of the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus. “The relationship between dance and music is always very important for our performances … and there’s a strong appeal in the dance art form to have music that people can relate to,” says Gerard Charles, BalletMet’s former artistic director. Simply Sammy previously appeared as part of BalletMet’s American Legends show in 2010, where it enjoyed great popularity.
CATCO presents Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Oct. 10-28 Studio Two Theatre, Riffe Center Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo – which played last year on Broadway with Robin Williams in the title role – is a darkly comedic play that follows the titular creature as it asks question about faith, God and the afterlife after being shot in self-defense by a U.S. soldier. “We’ve been, over time, trying to engage with the community of faith. … We have a lot of things in common,” says CATCO Artistic Director Steven Anderson. Among the 2012-13 productions by CATCO’s sister troupe, CATCO’s Theatre for Children, is Isabella el la Bestia, a Commedia dell’Arte retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Jan. 18-27.
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Opera Cabaret: La Boheme
Oct. 14-Nov. 18 Shadowbox Live Opera Cabaret is a new joint venture between Opera Columbus and Shadowbox Live that presents abridged, Englishlanguage versions of popular operas to appeal to new audiences. This version of La Boheme will use modern language and a contemporary setting, and is adapted specially to be performed in Shadowbox’s Backstage Bistro space. “Artists will be performing all around (audience members) – the person sitting next to you might stand up and start singing,” says Susan Ropp, assistant executive director and director of development for Opera Columbus.
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THE TWELVE DATES of CHRISTMAS By: Ginna Hoben
CAPA presents Clannad
Oct. 16 Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center Clannad is more than a Celtic band – it’s the Celtic band, one of the first to gain mainstream exposure in the early 1970s. “People used to call Celtic music Clannad music,” says CAPA Director of Programming Rich Corsi. The group – which consists of three siblings and previously included well-known solo Celtic singer Enya – will perform a variety of hits from its 40-year history.
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Nov. 23–Dec. 23, 2012 Studio Three, Riffe Center Presenting sponsor:
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Aug. 1–19, 2012 | Studio One, Riffe Center
BENGAL TIGER at the BAGHDAD ZOO By: Rajiv Joseph
Oct. 10–28, 2012 | Studio Two, Riffe Center
THE STORY of my LIFE Music & lyrics by: Neil Bartram By: Brian Hill Nov. 28–Dec. 16, 2012 Studio Two, Riffe Center
By: John Logan
Feb. 13–Mar. 3, 2013 Studio One, Riffe Center Supporting sponsor: Robin & Peter Hersha
FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Music & lyrics by: Louis Jordan By: Clarke Peters May 1–26, 2013 Studio Two, Riffe Center
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Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents Come Together: From Gershwin to the Beatles
Oct. 25-28 Southern Theatre The Columbus Jazz Orchestra is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and part of that celebration is Come Together, a celebration of the big band sound’s evolution. “We’ll do some Gershwin, which speaks to that older generation, but then we’ll join that together with some Beatles music and make it a little more current,” says orchestra Artistic Director Byron Stripling. The show features Jonathan Elliott and Theo Perry of local rock band the Floorwalkers as well as internationally-known pianist Gerald Clayton. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
BEAUTY and the BEAST Written by: Steven C. Anderson
Jan. 18–27, 2013 | Studio One, Riffe Center Produced in association with Columbus State Community College
THE TALES of BEATRIX POTTER By: Beatrix Potter
Adapted by: Steven C. Anderson
Nov. 9–18, 2012 | Studio One, Riffe Center
THE NEVERENDING STORY Based on the novel by: Michael Ende Adapted by: David S. Craig
Dec. 7–16, 2012 | Shedd Theatre, CPAC
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! By: Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall & George Keating, Music & Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, and Tom Yohe
Apr. 5–14, 2013 | Shedd Theatre, CPAC Presenting sponsor:
BOATS By: Finnegan Kruckemeyer Performed by: Terrapin Puppet Theatre May 3–5, 2013 | Studio One, Riffe Center Produced in association with The Wexner Center for the Arts
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Above: White Balance (top) and My Spectacular Theater Below: The Mad, Mad Men Right: Amy Grant and Franc D’Ambrosio
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Nov. 6 Pythian Theater, King Arts Complex ReelAbilities is a film festival put on by VSA Arts of Ohio to foster awareness and appreciation of the lives of individuals with disabilities. It will appear at several different venues over several days, and the King Arts Complex’s day will feature White Balance, an Israeli film about a 12-year-old ice skater whose gradual loss of his hearing and balance affects his ability to skate, and My Spectacular Theater, a Chinese film about a pirated DVD salesman who finds himself working at a movie theater for the blind. “We also support the special needs community – because (disability) is something that affects the community, we want to be a part of it,” says Toni Johnson, director of marketing and membership at the King.
Franc D’Ambrosio
Dec. 2 Presented by the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts The McCoy Center will celebrate the Christmas season with a holiday show by Franc D’Ambrosio, a classically trained opera and Broadway singer known for playing the Phantom of the Opera in more than 2,000 performances in San Francisco. “People just enjoy the holiday programming, so we looked for something that was kind of set apart from your typical Nutcrackers,” says McCoy Center Marketing and Communications Director Mindy Hayward. Also on the McCoy Center’s 2012-13 agenda is Christian pop musician Amy Grant, who scored some major mainstream pop hits in the 1990s with songs like Baby Baby and That’s What Love is For, on Oct. 7. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
Mad, Mad Men
Dec. 20 Presented by the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center Rat Pack-style crooners Mad, Mad Men will make their third appearance at the McConnell in December, further gaining popularity for their old-fashioned acts. “Every time they’re back, they usu-
ally have about a 15 to 20 percent increase in audiences,” says center Executive Director Jon Cook. Also in December, the McConnell will host Latin jazz fusion musician Rachel Sepulveda.
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ProMusica New Year’s Eve
Dec. 31 Southern Theatre ProMusica’s traditional New Year’s Eve show this year will feature several local talents, including the High Street Stompers, as well as the GrooveBarbers, a nationally known a capella group whose line-up includes two of the founding members of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? theme song singers Rockapella. “It’s a nice mix of anything from jazz to Dixieland to Sinatra tunes,” says ProMusica Executive Director Janet Chen. The New Year’s Eve show is one of four shows on ProMusica’s 2012-13 calendar to be conducted by Artistic Director Timothy Russell, Timothy Russell one of the founders of ProMusica, who is retiring after 35 years with the orchestra.
Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Cirque de la Symphonie
Jan. 19 Ohio Theatre Music meets athleticism in this fusion of styles, featuring classic works from the world’s greatest composers – pieces from shows such as Carmen, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker – performed by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and a variety of circus elements including acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, balancers and strongmen. “This is actually one of the hottest acts that orchestras are engaging these days,” says conductor Peter Stafford Wilson. If you’re more of a traditionalist, consider checking out the sixth installment in the 2012-13 Masterworks Series, Baroque Festival, Jan. 11-13 at the Southern Theatre.
Broadway Across America presents Million Dollar Quartet
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Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis – to the same recording studio for a legendary jam session in Million Dollar Quartet. The show features a huge library of hits made famous by its central characters, as well as other musical smashes from the 1950s era in which the real-life jam session took place, such as Little Richard’s Long
Tall Sally and Bo Diddley’s Who Do You Love?. “That music – you can’t not love it,” says Rolanda Copley, publicist for CAPA and Broadway Across America. cs Garth Bishop is editor of CityScene Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pub groupltd.com.
CAPA SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
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At the Ohio Theatre June 15–August 12! Casablanca ............................................................................... June 15–17 Goldfinger............................................................................. June 20 & 21 Way Out West & International House ........................................June 22 Morning Cartoons .........................................................................June 23 Hello Dolly ............................................................................June 23 & 24 To Have and Have Not ........................................................June 27 & 28 Laura ...............................................................................................June 29 Yankee Doodle Dandy .................................................. June 30 & July 1 Adam’s Rib ....................................................................................... July 5 Fright Nite Double Feature with Fritz the Nite Owl! Dracula’s Daughter & Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man............. July 6 Breakfast at Tiffany’s ............................................................... July 7 & 8 High Anxiety .................................................................................... July 11 Robin Hood (Silent) .............................................................. July 12 & 13 High Society ........................................................................... July 14 & 15 Dial M for Murder ................................................................... July 18 & 19 Sixteen Candles (Rated R) ............................................................... July 20 Morning Cartoons ...........................................................................July 21 Girl Crazy ................................................................................July 21 & 22 French Connection (Rated R) ...........................................................July 25 War of the Worlds ................................................................July 26 & 27 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ............................July 28 & 29 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ................................. August 1 The Birds ............................................................................... August 2 & 3 Guys and Dolls .....................................................................August 4 & 5 Dinner at Eight .....................................................................August 8 & 9 Gaslight ...................................................................................... August 10 Funny Lady .........................................................................August 11 & 12
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Gambier in High Gear Pelotonia destination can keep visitors entertained By Amanda Ross
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s the home of Kenyon College, Gambier is known as a place where young people begin their paths to their careers. But on Aug. 11, the Knox County village will instead serve as a finish line. Gambier is the final destination for day one of this year’s Pelotonia, the massive bike ride whose proceeds go to The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. The most ambitious cyclists ride back to Columbus on Aug. 12. While in Gambier, cyclists and their supporters can enjoy an array of dining options and opportunities to explore the historic village. Dining options include: • The Gambier Deli, which boasts an 80-plus-item sandwich menu featuring names like Your Brain on a Bagel, Zorba the Beak and Double Secret Probation; • The Middle Ground Café, a coffee shop known for its local ingredients and popularity among visiting celebrities; • The Kenyon Inn and Restaurant, a fourstar dining facility with a lengthy menu and extensive wine list to boot; and • The Gambier Grill and Pizza, offering your usual supply of pies, wings and wraps. Historic sites around Gambier add to the atmosphere. The historic Quarry Chapel Church was built in 1862 by the stone masons of Kenyon College. The church recently Kenyon Inn and Restaurant
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Kokosing Gap Trail Bridge
underwent a full restoration and includes ing around the old stomping grounds must-see stained glass windows and origi- of President Rutherford B. Hayes, Pulitzer Prize-winnal oak hardwood ning poet James floors. Wright and actor The Kokosing Paul Newman. Gap Trail, though See the Hill Thea part of Pelotonia, ater in the Shaffer isn’t just for cyclists. Speech Building, Visitors can enjoy where Newman walking or biking honed his acton the majestic trail ing chops in such that winds throughproductions as out the historic vilThe Taming of the lage. Quarry Chapel Church Shrew, Charley’s For those looking to immerse themselves in history, there are Aunt and Heartbreak House. Local hotels – including the Comfort several historical markers around Gambier. Check out the Edward Bates Memorial, Inn Mount Vernon, Super 8 Mount Verwhich includes a glacial boulder and the non and Cider House – are offering Pelomarker of David Bates Douglas, who was tonia participants special discounts and the president of Kenyon College from 1841 promotions. cs to 1844 and a soldier in the War of 1812. Visitors familiar with famous Ken- Amanda Ross is a contributing writer. Feedyon College alumni will enjoy walk- back welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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Party Hub Tailgating Grill Fryer $250, www.brookstone.com The portable Blacktop 360 Party Hub Grill Fryer is a grill, griddle, deep-fryer and food warmer all in one. Use it on your patio at a cookout and bring it along for tailgating at football games in the fall. It can cook a burger, deep-fry onion rings and keep the bun warm simultaneously. There is 452 square inches of cooking surface.
Cool Mist Outdoor Fan $130, www.hammacher.com Stay up to 25 degrees cooler with this three-speed oscillating outdoor mister. With a six-foot hose attachment, the fan easily hooks up to any garden hose or spigot for a gentle flow of cool moisture. 28 L u
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Spanish Sun Terracotta Mosaic Fire Pit $250, www.firepits.com Curl up next to a cozy fire with this fire pit. The mosaic design adds a sophisticated touch to an outdoor favorite. You can also put the tiled insert on top of the pit and have a poolside table, if you prefer.
Rite Lite 40 LED Outdoor Umbrella Light $18.88, www.homedepot.com You’ll never be left in the dark with this easily attachable light fixture. Equipped with white and amber lights, as well as an on/off switch with dimmer, the battery-operated umbrella light is the perfect addition for any patio gathering. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com
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Scrusher Deluxe Boot Brush $60, www.cabelas.com Don’t let your friends and neighbors onto your patio without first scrubbing their soles on this boot brush. Don’t worry – the bristles are soft poly, so they won’t ruin the finish on your shoes. It’s tough enough to get the job done, but soft enough to not scratch.
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Cantilever Umbrella $639, www.potterybarn.com This modern variation on a traditional shade shield features an adjustable arched arm, allowing the umbrella toCity be cranked Scene at any angle and adjust to moving sunlight with a foot pedal. The cantilever umbrella is the perfect option to create extra shaded space for food when hosting a barbeque 2012or comfortably accommodate lawn chair relaxation on a sunny day. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com
Pillowtop Hammock $300, www.hatterashammocks.com Take a load off in one of the absurdly comfortable hammocks made by the Outer Banks, N.C.-based Hatteras Hammock Company. The pillowtop hammock provides the perfect opportunity to forget your cares and take a long look at the yard and garden.
Glace Luxury Ice $205 (4 Pouches/20 spheres), www.glace-ice.com Savor your cocktail for longer in the summer heat with Glace Luxury Ice. This brand’s spherical ice “cube” promises a tasteless quality that does not tarnish, but enhances your favorite spirit’s flavor. With dilution rates of up to 40 minutes, Glace ice is carefully crafted to keep your drinking experience as enjoyable as possible.
Table in a Bag $60, www.crateandbarrel.com Do you have trouble figuring out where to stash your patio furniture once winter rolls around? Now you won’t have to worry – this folding table, made of FSC-certified eucalyptus, fits perfectly into a cotton canvas bag for easy storage. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com
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Doctor’s entertainment area is well equipped for major get-togethers Story by Mike Price photography by LIsa aurand
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Clockwise from left: A 1994 AMI Rowe CD jukebox, a slot machine, vintage Diner and Eight Ball Deluxe pinball machines, and a gray felt pool table are among the highlights of the Hood basement.
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Luxury Living Two vintage pinball machines are up and running. Clif purchased both from his colleague, Dr. Paul Burkhart, and moved them in eight months ago. Eight Ball Deluxe, made in 1982, sits between an air hockey table and slot machine. The other pinball machine, Diner, made in 1990, stands next to a 50-inch flat-screen TV. “I’ve got TVs everywhere,” says Clif’s wife, Chris, “about a television in every room. I don’t miss any games. I’m addicted to college basketball. He’ll watch the Golf Channel.” Clif, who grew up near Pittsburgh, played golf at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pa. He has a framed copy of the Memorial Tournament magazine signed by 1993 honoree Arnold Palmer hanging on the wall opposite the 50-inch flat-screen. Pittsburgh sports memorabilia is also prominently featured. A framed copy of Clif’s Super Bowl XL program, tickets and Terrible Towel are displayed on the adjacent wall. It commemorates the Steelers’ victory over the Seattle Seahawks in 2006 at Ford Field in Detroit. Next to it hangs a framed Pirates portrait of Dr. Clif Hood PNC Park. “(Chris) is a Cleveland Browns fan, so it’s killing her to have that Steelers one on the wall,” Clif says with a grin. Chris gives a fake laugh, and then quickly changes the subject.
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Above: Brown leather furniture, a black coffee table and an 8-foot entertainment center anchor the family room just six steps up from the basement. Right: French themed art prints and an impressive wet bar highlight the kitchen, also just off the basement. Bottom right: An air hockey table is situated next to the Eight Ball Deluxe pinball game.
Positioned near two 32-inch flatscreen TVs, with a fully stocked minifridge below one of them, is a gray felt pool table with black leather pockets. “The best part is you can move the TVs when you’re playing pool,” Clif says. Nearby on a table stand is a trophy plate honoring him and his son for winning the western New York father-son golf tournament in 1998. Clif and Chris have two sons and one daughter. Next to the slot machine in the corner is a 1994 AMI Rowe CD jukebox, the third one Clif has owned. He purchased this jukebox on eBay. It holds music dating back to the 1950s and has the “good stuff” – classic rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He rattles off such artists as Peter Frampton, Aerosmith and Creedence Clearwater Revival. “We’ve had a few parties over here and it’s just a blast, man,” he says. “People get down here and say, ‘Check this out dude, where did you get this?’” In mid-conversation, the jukebox unexpectedly begins playing No
One by Ray Charles. It’s not the first time it has done this either. “You gotta love it,” Clif says. “I didn’t touch anything. It just started on me.” After a long day, Clif cranks up the tunes. “I turn on Fleetwood Mac and just sit there with a glass of cabernet in one of those chairs and relax,” he says. “No matter what you’re doing, you’ve got to chill out once in a while.” Besides his typical workload, Clif is president of the medical staff at Doctors Hospital in west Columbus and serves on numerous boards and committees. During the first half of the year, he hosted a few work functions. “It was party central throughout the holidays,” Chris says. At one of the get-togethers, the entertainment area topped out at near capacity. “There must’ve been 50 people here that night,” Clif says. “This room was packed. I’m sure guys have much more stuff, but with this you can get 40, 50 people down here.” The walls are painted in toasted almond, contrasting with the white floor trim. The house was built in 2005, but the black-andwhite carpet looks new. School books the Hoods’ daughter has read are kept neatly orwww.luxurylivingmagazine.com
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This martini glass-shaped table in the family room is conveniently located next to a martini-themed wall hanging.
ganized to the left of the 50-inch flat-screen. Two years ago, after their daughter left for college, the basement was turned over to Clif. There are two closets for storage and one guest room. “One of my ultimate goals is to turn the closet into a wine cellar,” he says. About six steps up from the basement is the “family room,” an area used for wining and dining guests or for simply unwinding. The kitchen has a wet bar that could rival some restaurant bars. Six various art prints, mostly French themed, hang two by two, including one of Moulin Rouge. Clif visited the Paris cabaret in 1981. Brown leather furniture and a black coffee table face an 8-foot entertainment center that features a 60-inch TV. Hundreds of CDs are stored in built-in drawers. A window (6’ by 4’) draws in significant light. At the entrance of the room is a glass table mimicking a martini glass, complete with a green olive and toothpick. The white ceiling is 10 feet high, spacious enough to swing a golf club, the couple say jokingly. A club or two can always be found leaning in the corner of the kitchen; Clif and Chris enjoy playing golf in their spare time. “This summer, it’s been limited,” he says. “Next summer, it’ll be better.” v Mike Price is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com
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Innovative ingredients give the classics a unique flair By Rose Davidson
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eet the new booze – same as the old booze. Classic cocktails never go out of style, but sometimes, ordering “the usual” can make a great meal seem mundane. If you’re looking for a new twist on an old favorite, try these variations served at central Ohio restaurants.
Powell’s Vittoria Ristorante and Bar is the only place in central Ohio that offers the indulgence of a Sicilian Grapefruit Gimlet. Aperol and flavored vodka are mixed with grapefruit juice, lime juice
and simple syrup to create this fresh and fruity concoction. The gimlet is Vittoria’s most popular signature Barcelona in Gerdrink, and GenSicilian Grapefruit Gimlet man Village serves up eral Manager Jaca savory version of an queline Dana says its refreshing elements make it the perfect old favorite with the Lavender Collins. thirst quencher for warm summer days on Originally intended as a summer treat, the beverage has been such a big hit that it’s the restaurant’s patio. now on the menu year-round, says General Though best known for its titular en- Manager Tim Hawkins. Local ingredients are at the heart of this trees, J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood near Worthington also boasts an luscious libation – the gin is the product eclectic cocktail menu that’s filled with of Grandview Heights’ Watershed Distillthe classics. The restaurant’s Barrel-Aged ery, and the enticing elixir of lavender is Manhattan – made with bourbon, ver- ordered from the Lounging Gourmet in mouth and orange bitters – is one of its Cleveland. Club soda, a touch of sour and a lemon slice are added to complete this top sellers. But what sets it apart from the rest? captivating recipe. v The drink is aged in an oak whiskey barrel at the restaurant for six weeks, Rose Davidson is a contributing writer. Feedsays manager Alli Kubal. Before serving, back welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com. amarena cherries are placed on top for added decadence. Barrel-Aged Manhattan
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ntroducing our final phase at Park Place Village at North Orange. There will be nineteen lots with the majority on a cul-de-sac. Walk out lots and tree lined lots will also be available. Prices start in the $300,000’s and every house can be customized to each individual buyers needs. Park Place at North Orange is complemented by the 38-acre Orange Township Park. The park features bike paths, athletic fields, an amphitheater, the Orange Township community pool and more. Park Place at North Orange is also conveniently located near an assortment of shopping and dining options. v I-270 to Ohio 23 North. Turn left on Gooding Boulevard after Orange Road. Turn left on Abbot-Downing Boulevard.
Lakes Edge at Golf Village Municipality/Township: Powell Builders in the community: Bob Webb Location: Powell Road to Sawmill Road, north on Sawmill, left on Rutherford Road, Lakes Edge will be on your left. School district: Olentangy Schools Number of homes when complete: 88 Price range: Low $400s and up Style of homes: Southern-style Patio Homes Year opened: 2003 Special features: Live in a maintenance-free, gated community with views of a prestigious golf course. Beautiful Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club features an Arthur Hills-designed golf course, dining, a full-service fitness center and a spa. Along with golf course views, Lakes Edge boasts treed lots and ponds. New phase is now open.
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Manors at Homestead Municipality: Hilliard Builders in the community: Truberry Custom Homes Location: Cosgray Road; south of Hayden Run Road, north of Scioto Darby Creek Road School district: Hilliard schools Number of homes: 58 when complete Price range: $200s-300s Style of homes: Two-story condominiums Special features: Close to YMCA and Giant Eagle. First-floor master suites, basements, granite countertops, two-car garages. Call 614-205-0783 for information. Open by late summer 2012.
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Wine, Wine, Everywhere a Wine
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Northeast Ohio festival showcases some of the state’s best wineries By Cynthia Rosi Event photos courtesy of the Ohio Wine Producers Association
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ike the contents of the bottles it proffers, the Vintage Ohio Wine Festival is only getting finer with age. The festival – Aug. 3-4 in Kirtland – is now in its 18th year, offering plenty of room at Lake Metroparks Farmpark for oenophiles and their children alike. While Mom explores the craft tables and Dad scopes out the gourmet food trucks, the kids can look in on the Dairy Parlor, Barnyard and Plant Science Center. Each ticket – ranging from $25 for a basic ticket in advance to $75 for a deluxe, two-day ticket – buys a wine glass with a festival logo. Invest in a lanyard to hold the glass around your neck, leaving your hands free for food, exploring the stalls or helping your children. Wineries put up posters behind their stands to direct you to what pleases your palate – from driest reds to sweet ice wines. The whole shebang is organized by the Ohio Wine Producers Association. It’s not just the thousands of returning visitors who get excited about going. Winery staffers love to meet their customers, talk about what makes their wines amazing and
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steer patrons to new flavor sensations. St. Joseph Vineyards owner Doreen Pietrzyk is a longtime festival exhibitor. She will showcase Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Vidal Blanc at the event. For those who appreciate a good, dry red wine, St. Joseph will have its Pinot Noir Reserve on hand. As an estate winery, St. Joseph Vineyards specializes in vinifera – traditional grapes for wines with familiar French and Italian names. The winery prides itself on quality over quantity, inspecting the grapes for exact ripeness before harvest and thinning fruit from vines so the remaining cluster receives the flavor.
“People that don’t like crowds will come out to the winery,” says Doreen, who encourages customers to bring a picnic basket to St. Joseph and take a tour. At only 30 minutes from the festival, it’s easy to slip out and then go back for more. Chalet Debonne has shown at the festival since its inception, and is also close enough to drop by. Events Coordinator Cindy Lindberg says the food and music make the weekend spectacular. Chalet Debonne will bring 10 wines – “something for everyone,” Lindberg says, including Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. Central Ohio wineries Wyandotte Winery and Buckeye Winery are also on the vendor list. For a full list of exhibitors, ticket information and an events schedule go to www.visitvintageohio.com. cs Cynthia Rosi is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com. cityscene • August 2012 41
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or many Americans, the words cruise and Caribbean are practically synonymous. But there’s literally an entire world of other cruises out there. “Cruises are becoming more and more popular because of the value behind them,” says Kimberly Schwind, spokeswoman for AAA Ohio. “People can only see the Caribbean so many times,” adds Willa Owens, travel specialist at Dublin-based travel agency Creative Vacations. After the archetypal tropical cruise, the next-most popular is the Alaskan cruise. After that, though, it’s a long way to No. 3 – and that’s where a host of possibilities starts to open up.
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{travel} “The more you go, the more it whets your appetite,” says Owens. Owens herself took a cruise to New England and eastern Canada. Beginning in New York City, the cruise went on to Rhode Island, Boston, Nova Scotia and Quebec City, ending in Montreal. “It was a bit of a surprise because we got a lot more than we expected,” says Owens. She pleasantly discovered Halifax, Nova Scotia has the Titanic Museum. Quebec has a European feel, no doubt bolstered by the fact that its primary language is French. Quebec City has a funicular from the lower to upper city, as well as quaint, narrow, winding streets filled with shops, cafes and street musicians and a flourishing wine region. For its part, Montreal is known for its Art Deco and Gothic Revival architecture, along with its skyscrapers. Canada and New England are also top-ranked places to see fall foliage. Mediterranean cruises often sail the European coastline, visiting Italy, the
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Greek Isles, France and Spain. River cruises are popular in Europe as well. The ships are smaller, carrying only 100 passengers, and allow travelers to see
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more by getting up close to the cities. River cruise packages also include inland excursions, and guests are wined, dined and entertained on board. Guides are well-versed in history, especially architecture. Is a romantic getaway more your style? Try a cruise starting in Amsterdam with a lovely ending in Paris. Spring is a good time to see Amsterdam, says Owens, as the tulips are in bloom. Danube River tours can take you latitudinally across almost the entirety of Europe, from Germany to Bulgaria. Other exceptional European river cruises include excursions on the Rhine and Russia’s Volga. Australian cruises require more travel time, but allow for more sightseeing. Holland America, for instance, has a 58-day cruise touring the entire continent plus the South Pacific and Hawaii. Sometimes tours include New Zealand. With rugged mountains, pristine waterfalls and hot springs, New Zealand is the place for nature fans – not to mention fans of www.cityscenecolumbus.com
the Lord of the Rings films, which were filmed there. Looking for a wild time? Cruises to Africa offer excursions bringing travelers face to face with indigenous wildlife such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinoceroses. Silversea and Oceania Cruises have a wide selection of African tours and in-depth information on points of interest. Cape Town, South Africa is the preferred port of call for most cruise lines because of its majestic backdrop, Table Mountain and cultural hodgepodge, from refined Victorian to vivid Dutchstyle buildings. West coast tours trek from the Canary Islands to Senegal, Ghana and Namibia. Oceania’s “Lands of Grandeur” tour begins in Dubai and makes stops in India before sailing across the Indian Ocean. In Mombasa, Kenya, options include safaris in Mt. Kilimanjaro territory. Then hop over to Nosy Be, Madagascar and get up close with lemurs. Oceania and Silversea also offer voyages from Rome or Athens to Jordan, Israel, Egypt, across the Red Sea and around the Arabian Peninsula to Dubai.
Shanghai and even to Sichuan Province and Tibet. Princess Cruises has trips that sample the entire east of Asia, even Indonesia. Be overwhelmed by modern technology at its greatest in Tokyo, then slow it down in the otherworldly bays of Vietnam, idyllic coves nestled among soaring steep yet rounded limestone peaks, before heading to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Chill on the beaches in Thailand or explore unique Bangkok.
In South America, passion is the essence of the culture. Exuding festivity, Rio de Janeiro is home to Carnival, samba, bossa nova and legendary beaches such as Ipanema and Copacabana, as well as the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Buenos Aires is the birthplace of tango and Eva Peron. Carnival Cruises has shorter trips focusing on Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Crystal Cruises has the bonus of an Amazon River journey all the way to
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any fine art photographers point to a defining moment in their lives when they picked up a camera to not only capture an image, but to make sense out of their world. For Columbus native and nationally acclaimed photographer Jim Friedman, that moment came early, at age 5, when his German neighbors killed his pet dog and hung its body from a tree. It was a disturbing act of anti-Semitism directed at Friedman’s family.
“The next day,” Friedman says, “I got our family’s Brownie Hawkeye camera and made a self-portrait. I don’t know, I was just moved to do it. Looking back, it may have been a defiant act.” Defiant, perhaps; courageous, certainly, for Friedman chose action and began a career that embraces both the intimate and the surreal. Friedman describes himself as a “personal documentary photographer” and cites Diane Arbus and Garry Winogrand as major influences in his work. He documented his mother’s nicotine addiction and ultimate death in 1,029,398 Cigarettes. In Pleasures and Terrors of Kissing, couples of every age, race and sex – even dogs – kiss, redefining and expanding the sensations of affection. He works with a 20mm lens that he says matches his worldview. The lens distorts the primary image, bending it and glorifying it at the same time, while the context 48 cityscene • August 2012
is kept sharp – an effect that feels theatrical, as if the viewer has just stepped into a Martin McDonagh play where both the setting and characters seem to vibrate with emotion. A slight man with a soft voice, Friedman looks like someone easily left behind in a crowd, yet most of his photographs are of people. “It’s an excuse to connect and talk and to bridge,” says Friedman, who often shows his digital images to people while he is photographing them. “Friedman’s photographs express a deep sense of humanism,” says Marcella Hackbardt, associate professor of art at Kenyon College. “His gaze manages to be both brutal and compassionate at once, locking down images that are a visual worship of emotion and complex psychological experiences.” What’s unusual about Friedman is that while the majority of his work can be classified as social realism, he is equally comwww.cityscenecolumbus.com
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{visuals} fortable in the abstract world and upholds the traditions of his mentors, Imogen Cunningham and Minor White – two titans of abstract photography who used botany as their subjects. They helped him “understand the potential and power of abstraction and the metaphoric possibilities,” he says. What’s more, Cunningham gave Friedman access to other photographic giants – Edward Weston, Alfred Stieglitz and Ansel Adams – all of whom influenced the professional side of his career. Weston, Stieglitz and Adams had to forge a belief in the medium when most considered photography inferior to other fine art. “These photographers pursued excellence and innovation throughout their lives,” says Hackbardt, “and perhaps more than stylistically, Friedman’s faith in and dedication to the medium of photography is a strong reminder of their influence.” It was Cunningham, though, who was most influential. “She taught me how to dedicate one’s life to the medium,” Friedman says. “Amidst the humor, the insightful documentary eye and the rigorously gorgeous construction of every shot,” says Hackbardt, is Friedman’s “engagement, wonder, passion for his lifelong commitment to his art.” Friedman has won the Ohio Arts Council’s Individual Excellence Award no fewer than seven times. Like Adams and Cunningham, Friedman has chosen to teach and inspire other photographers. He teaches only privately and his courses are in demand. Students say his advice and motivation has transformed their work. And while the motivation for his first self-portrait was born of confusion and shock, it is his body of work that has defined him as a visionary. “When I picked up that Brownie Hawkeye camera,” said Friedman, “the world seemed harmonious and balanced, and so I was hooked.” More of Friedman’s work can be seen on his website, www.jamesfriedman photographer.com. cs Cindy Gaillard is the Executive Producer of WOSU Public Media’s Emmy Award-winning program ArtZine. Find new episodes on Facebook. 50 cityscene • August 2012
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Tough Pit Comedian Bobby Slayton makes his mark on Columbus By Stephan Reed
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he Columbus Funny Bone won’t be able to cage “The Pit Bull of Comedy” when he hits the stage for six shows this month. Comedian Bobby Slayton – slated to appear at the comedy club Aug. 9-12 – is notorious for his off-color and unmannerly brand of comedy. “People have called my show politically incorrect, racist, misogynistic and sexist,” he says. “I just call it brutally honest, refreshingly funny and people usually love it. But if you like puppets or props, it’s not the show for you.” Members of the audience can expect some improvisation in his stand-up act. “I’ve been performing my Showtime special for the last four months, so I have been doing the same show over and over,” Slayton says. “Now that I’ve taped it, I can improv again, but it all depends on the crowd. You want to keep people laughing. It’s OK to ad-lib as long as the people are laughing.” Slayton’s primary nickname “The Pit Bull of Comedy” – he’s also been known to answer to “Yid Vicious” – was bestowed upon him by a radio host in San Francisco. “I got the name back in the 1980s, when pit bulls were getting in the news and they were biting their owners,” Slayton says. “Someone said to me, ‘You’re like a pit bull. We put you on the radio and you bite the hand that feeds you.’ The name just stuck.” Slayton began doing stand-up comedy when he realized no other job suited him. “I don’t like people and I couldn’t find a job where I could just yell at people,” he says. “When I was 21, I made fun of everyone and got fired from every job I was at. However, 35 years later, I’m still doing comedy. I love being on the stage.” Despite living in California, Slayton is no stranger to the Columbus crowd. “I’m not just saying this, but out of any place I perform, the Columbus Funny Bone audiences have some of the best people,” he says. “People think New York may have the best audiences, but Columbus is great. Just because you’re a great city doesn’t mean you will have a great audience. Columbus just seems hipper and smarter.” Due to the mature content and explicit language, shows are for audiences 21 years and older. “I talk a lot about marriage, drinking and even porn,” Slayton says. “I talk about the things people really care about, but never voice.” cs Stephan Reed is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com. 56 cityscene • August 2012
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Gallery Exhibits Dublin Arts Council Gallery: Verdant Drama, oil paintings by Michael Hoza, through Aug. 4. emerging, works by Dublin area students, Aug. 14-Sept. 14. www. dublinarts.org Hammond Harkins Galleries: Fresh Art: Works by Gallery Artists – featuring works by gallery artists including Paul Hamilton, Geer Morton, Milisa Valliere, Aminah Robinson and Dennison Griffith – through Aug. 31. www.hammondharkins.com Muse Gallery: Summer Salon, a rotating group show featuring gallery artists, through Aug. 31. www.amusegallery.com Lindsay Gallery: New paintings by Mark Thomas through Aug. 31. www.lindsay gallery.com Hawk Galleries: Works by Lino Tagliapietra through Aug. 31. www.hawkgalleries.com Muse Gallery
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High Road Gallery: All Star Artists, featuring the works of artists who have won prizes from Ohio shows in the past five years, through Aug. 25. www.highroadgallery.com www.cityscenecolumbus.com
Brandt-Roberts Galleries: Scenes of Columbus in a variety of media, Aug. 3-26. www.brandtrobertsgalleries.com cityscene • August 2012 57
{onview} Art Access Gallery: New work by Chris Mason, Ron Arps, Curtis Goldstein and Jorge Berrios, Aug. 3-Sept. 4. www.artaccess gallery.com ROY G BIV Gallery: Works by Xiaoshi Vivian Qin and Lauri Lynnxe-Murphy, Aug. 4-25. www.roygbivgallery.com Rivet Gallery: Fibers of America, a solo exhibition featuring the photography of Cory Piehowicz, Aug. 4-29. www.rivetart.com Terra Gallery: 200 Visions – Celebrating Columbus, more than 200 original works by gallery artists, Aug. 4-Oct. 31. www. terra-gallery.com Hayley Gallery: Same Song, Different Dance by Chad Kessler, Aug. 11-Sept. 14. www.hayleygallery.com
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Miller Gallery, Otterbein University Art and Communication Building: Makaibari Diary: A Reciprocal Tourist’s Gaze by Gretchen Stevens Cochran, Aug. 27Oct. 5. www.otterbein.edu Fisher Gallery, Otterbein University Roush Hall: Tales of Slavery and Deliverance, etchings and essays of the memories of Dr. Anna Ornstein’s experiences with her mother at the Auschwitz concentration camp by Stewart Goldman, Aug. 27Dec. 7. www.otterbein.edu Frank Museum of Art, Otterbein University: Paper and Porcelain: Japanese Prints and Chinese Ceramics, Aug. 29Dec. 7. www.otterbein.edu
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio: Appalachian Strings: The Instruments, Their Makers, The Music – dulcimers, banjos, fiddles, guitars and mandolins from collections across the country, as well as photographs of musicians and traditional American music – through Sept. 9. www.decartsohio.org Columbus Museum of Art: The Radical Camera: New York’s Photo League, 19361951 through Sept. 9. Marvelous Menagerie: An Ancient Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel through Jan. 13. www.columbus museum.org The Works: Littleton’s Grand-Students: Legacies of the Father of American Studio Glass through Sept. 8. www.attheworks.org
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Ohio Glass Museum: A-Tisket, A-Tasket … Flowers, Frogs and Baskets, featuring the glasswork of Robert Eickholt, through Sept. 24. www.ohioglassmuseum.org Glass Axis: What’s in a Goblet, an exhibition exploring contemporary gobletmaking in Ohio, through Sept. 27. www. glassaxis.org Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery: Outside in Ohio: A Century of Unexpected Genius, 100 years of works by Ohio folk artists, through Oct. 14. www.riffegallery.org
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CityScene spotlights what to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss! Burlesque de Voyage
Burlesque de Voyage Through Aug. 16 Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St. Actors blend modern music with old-school burlesque performances and a comedic touch to present Burlesque de Voyage. There is no nudity, but the show is recommended for mature audiences. www.shadowboxlive.org
CAPA Summer Movie Series Through Aug. 12 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Check out classics such as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds and Dinner at 8 as a part of the annual CAPA Summer Movie Series. www.capa.com 60 cityscene • August 2012
The Band Perry Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. Mississippi country outfit the Band Perry, along with guest Dustin Lynch, comes to the Ohio State Fair to perform its charttopping singles If I Die Young and All Your Life. www.ohiostatefair.com
summer series. Music selections include pieces by Mozart, Gershwin and Bach. www.promusicacolumbus.org Dublin Irish Festival Aug. 3-5 Coffman Park, 5600 Post Rd., Dublin The 2012 Irish Festival offers the best Irish entertainment, including live music, Irish dancing, food, children’s activities, competitions, historical seminars, tastings and vendors. www.dublinirishfestival.org Festival Latino
PNC Arts Alive Summer Music Series Aug. 2 and 16 Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St. Join the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra for the second and third installments of its www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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The Tempest Through Aug. 12 Columbus Civic Theater, 3837 Indianola Ave. The Clintonville theater company hosts one of Shakespeare’s classics as part of its 2012-2013 season. www.columbus civic.org
Avenue Q CATCO presents Avenue Q Aug. 1-19 Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. Puppets and live actors interact in a twisted – and not kid-friendly – take on children’s entertainment like Sesame Street, with a song library including It Sucks to Be Me, Schadenfreude and Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist. www.catco.org
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Rhythm on the River Aug. 3 and 31 Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr. From blues to ballet, come visit the Bicentennial Park Performing Arts Pavilion for a free concert. Aug. 3’s guest is the Transit Arts Performance Group; Aug. 31’s guests are the dancers of BalletMet. www.musicintheair.org JazZoo: A Night in Vegas Aug. 10, 8-10 p.m. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd. Artistic Director Byron Stripling and the Columbuz Jazz Orchestra offer some cool jazz amidst the summer heat at the Columbus Zoo. The Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus’ exclusive small group, VOX, will also perform at this Las Vegas-themed event. www.colszoo.org
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stuffed animals to help give insight as to how the health care system works and the importance of annual checkups. www. colszoo.org Festival Latino Aug. 11-12 Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St. The 17th annual installment of this festival offers Latin American music acts, as well as authentic cuisine, dance demonstrations, art displays and a fashion show. www.festivallatino.net My Morning Jacket Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. The indie-rock favorites, accompanied by Band of Horses, play a show to benefit the Wexner Center for the Arts and CD102.5 for the Kids. www.wexarts.org Actors’ Theatre of Columbus presents The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) Aug. 16-26 Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. Actors’ Theatre of Columbus condenses the entirety of the Bard’s works
into one hilarious show. www.theactors theatre.org BalletMet presents Global Dance Stars Gala Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Internationally acclaimed dancers come together for one night of grand solos, pas de deux, pas de trios and more in Columbus. www.balletmet.org Egyptian Festival Aug. 24-26 St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, 200 Old Village Rd. Egyptian food and pastries, church tours, henna drawings, children’s activities and a bazaar are all part of this annual celebration of Egyptian culture. www.stmary columbusohio.org
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