Just Visitin’
With the Editor
Happy Easter Went to visit my mom for Easter last weekend. She did NOT buy me an Easter basket. Oh, she had the regular candy peeps and a bag of chocolate foilwrapped eggs for me. But no messy colored real eggs for deviled eggs or potato salad later. No lamb cake on it’s nose because it never stands upright. Stores were already closed in her little village. So it was a toss up between eggs for breakfast or colored boiled eggs. I chose breakfast. The tradition of a bountiful Easter basket goes back a long way before our modern consumer driven version. Spring has always been seen as a time of rebirth and blessing and the fertility godddess Eostre (or Oestre) was sometimes depicted carrying a basket of eggs. It was traditional to take baskets of early seedlings to temples to increase the chance of a good harvest. Just doesn’t seem right to have Easter without my Easter basket even if I am over 30. Her excuse was the church the family now goes to has an Easter egg hunt on the lawn after church. Now how am I, at age 36, going to fight all those little kids for hidden eggs? Ah...the turmoils of growing up. The rest of the day, however, was very peaceful and enjoyable. Watched a couple movies, took a nap, and then planned a few more things to do, people to see and places to go - which are all covered in this issue of our South Ohio Weekender. Until the next time...
Michael - Editor
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS April 25, 2012 at 8 p.m. Schuster Center For Tickets: www.ticketcenterstage.com/show.asp?shcode=1567 Page 5
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Places to Go:
The Ohio Country Antique Show WILMINGTON - The Ohio Country Antique Show will return to Wilmington's Roberts Centre in 2012 for its eighth year of semi-annual sales. The spring session on Saturday, April 14 will feature an expanded field of 70 vendors; a smaller core line-up of 50 dealers is scheduled for the fall show on Saturday, October 20. Defying a downturn in many other areas of collecting, the interest in Americana and early country antiques has continued to soar. Ohio Country has been on the cutting edge of that popularity in the Midwest and is widely recognized as an excellent source for authentic, traditional antiques and art that befits the various early American styles. Featured in Antique Trader, Maine Antique Digest, Antique Week, and Early American Life Magazine, the Ohio Country
Antique Show includes both regional and national dealers representing several states. Their inventories include a diverse selection of 18th to early 20th century furnishings, art, and decorative accessories. All merchandise is guaranteed as represented. Collectors and decorators can choose from an array of large to small accents for the home and garden: primitives and stoneware; quilts and coverlets; paintings, lithographs, and folk art; early advertising and ephemera; toys and children's items; plus, unique industrial and architectural remnants. Furniture ready for the home is plentiful with styles ranging from period formal to log cabin rustic. Examples with colorful, original painted surfaces are an Ohio Country Antique Show hallmark. Doors will open to the public at
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9 A.M. Saturday with activities ending at 4 P.M. There will be no preview or early buying period beforehand. Adult admission is $6.00 and parking is free. The Roberts Centre is located north of Wilmington at the intersection of U.S. 68 and Interstate 71 (exit #50). The facility is less than an hour's drive from either Cincinnati or Columbus, and about 45 minutes from Dayton. The complex includes multiple exhibition halls, a Holiday Inn and contemporary restaurant. Complete Ohio Country Antique Show information, including photos from past shows, detailed directions, other area lodging and a list of participating dealers is available at www.ohiocountry.com or from manager Bruce Metzger at 513738-7256. April, 2012
Places to Go: Earth Gathering CHILLICOTHE - Earth Gathering is a unique family friendly juried art festival with an Earth Day twist, hosted by the Chillicothe Art League. This day long event will be held on the lawn of the Pump House Center for the Arts in Yoctangee Park. It was designed to promote Earth friendly art, music, food, products and ideas. Entertainment, art, music and food are highlighted in this 8hour festival. Now in its 13th year, the event juries in artists from within a 100 mile radius of Chillicothe to sell quality, affordable hand made art and other products inspired by or created from nature such as jewelry, hats, purses, photography, sculpture, painting and collage, decorative and functional ceramics, incense, candles, live plants, garden art, flowers, honey and soaps. This festival also features local and regional bands, whose music will inspire and entertain. The lineup scheduled is: 12-12:45 p.m. 7th House Moon 1-1:45 p.m. The Barn Doors 2-3:00 p.m. Goldie Gunlock & The Ready Bettys April, 2012
3:15-4:15 p.m. Colleen Carow & Jeff Redefer of Broken Ring 4:30-5:30 Stacey Skaggs & Friends 5:45-6:55 p.m. Jimmy Fleming and Crow The Creeper The annual KIDS ART PROJECTS BOOTH WILL run for five hours only this year from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Chillicothe Art League members will assist kids in making rainsticks and wire sculptures.Temporary tattoos for the kids are available. This and the chalk drawing will go on the whole day. The Chillicothe High School National Art Honor Society led by Lori Dana will assist the kidzart area in 2012. Other activities include yoga and belly dancing demonstrations, presentation of natural healing For more information, call 740-779-6863 or visit www.earthwww.theweekendermagazine.com
gathering.com. (Severe weather backup date is Sunday, April 22nd.)
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People to See:
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
The Two Man Group
April 28 - 10 p.m. Show just Added at the Victoria Theatre DAYTON - You’ve witnessed their shenanigans on VH1, TV commercials, movies and the long-running improv show, ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ But have you seen them live? For the last eight years, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood have toured with their show An Evening With Colin Mochrie And Brad Sherwood where the dynamic duo takes their experience with comedy improv and encourages audience participation, including the sound effects game that was so popular on their long-running BBC/ABC hit show. The 7:30 p.m. performanceat the Victoria Theatre is nearly sold out, but a 10 p.m. performance has just been added! So don’t wait. Buy your tickets now. COLIN MOCHRIE AND BRAD SHERWOOD, stars of the Emmy®-nominated "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" have teamed up to present an evening of Page 08
extraordinary improvisational comedy. Using their quick wit, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes-just like a live version of "Whose Line!" Their highprofile presentations have played to sold-out venues all over the country. This show is recommended for ages 13 and up. Citilites Restaurant & Bar will be open before both performances of COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD: THE TWO MAN GROUP. Located right across the street from the Victoria Theatre in the Schuster Center, Citilites offers full bar service, mouthwatering appetizers, the Steakburger and Citi Chips (named one of Dayton's Best Burgers, delicious entreés and decadent desserts. Reservations are encouraged. Please call 937-222-0623. Ticket Center Stage is the official ticketing outlet for events at the Schuster Center and Victoria Theatre.
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Things to Do :
The Education & Engagement Department of Victoria Theatre Association presents
DEFYING GRAVITY JPMorgan Chase Foundation Varsity Broadway Summer Camp June 18-22, 2012 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. REGISTER AT WWW.TICKETCENTERSTAGE.COM The JPMorgan Chase Foundation Varsity Broadway Summer Camp offers pre-professional training for musical theatre for teens ages 1419. Teens will have the rare opportunity to work with company members from the national Broadway tour of WICKED as well as from local performing arts professionals.
The WICKED camp includes all of the following: Daily master classes with company members from WICKED (when available) and local performing arts professionals; Daily lunch and snacks; One ticket to the Thursday, June 21 evening performance of WICKED at the Schuster Center; A digital headshot; and WICKED merchandise. Space is limited and participants will be selected on a first come first served basis. The camp is open to students who have prior experience singing, dancing and acting.
REGISTER AT WWW.TICKETCENTERThe summer camp will feature a series of STAGE.COM workshops and master classes over the course of five days in the areas of acting, singing, dancOnce camp students are registered, they will ing and auditioning. Participants will receive a be required to turn in medical and photo release ticket to attend the Thursday evening performforms. Placement auditions for performance ance of WICKED. groups during the camp will take place the first morning of the camp. More details will be sent The camp is open to area teens ages 14-19 at with camp confirmation. $150 per participant. A limited number of parFor more information, please contact us at tial and full scholarships are available. edu@victoriatheatre.com. April, 2012
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COLUMBUS - In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus returns to the historic Southern Theatre to pay “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” Under the direction of Artistic Director Byron Stripling, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and guest vocalists Chris Pierce and Bobbi Townes salute the legendary figures of soul including “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown, Sam Cooke, “Mr. Excitement” Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, Ike & Tina, and “The Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin. Each April, Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) shines the spotlight on the extraordinary history of jazz and its importance in American culture. Through concerts, lectures, films, and other programs, JAM encourages people of all ages to attend concerts, listen to jazz on radio and recordings, read books about jazz, study the music, and support institutional jazz programs. Lending his extraordinary vocal talents to this show is Los Angeles soul/R&B artist Chris Pierce. He has shared the bill with artists such as B.B. King, Toots & The Maytals, SEAL, Jamie Cullum, Ben Harper, Macy Gray, Colbie Caillat, and Al Green. Pierce has recently released his fifth studio album, April, 2012
I Can Hear You, and has had his music featured on such television shows as Army Wives, Brothers & Sisters, Grey’s Anatomy and more. Also sharing the stage with Pierce is guest vocalist Bobbi Townes. Townes fronts the Columbus hard rock/funk band Fresh Wreckage and is the daughter of CJO pianist Bobby Floyd. Single tickets are on sale now for $49 (main floor), $46 (first balcony) and $41 (second balcony) and available through the CAPA Ticket Office at 614-4690939 and through all Ticketmaster outlets. Student tickets are available for $15 (over 18) and $10 (under 18) with valid ID at the door. Under the direction of Mark Donavan, the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO) is proud to perform prior to each Swingin’ with the CJO matinee concert. Comprised of premier players in grades 9-12 from central Ohio and beyond, the CYJO provides opportunities for talented high school age musicians to further their experience in America’s classical music – jazz. Admission to the CYJO performance at 1 PM is included with each 2 PM Sunday matinee ticket purchase. For more information call 614-294-5200 or visit online at www.jazzartsgroup.org. www.theweekendermagazine.com
Jazz Appreciation Month: The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will mark the 11th annual Jazz Appreciation Month in April with a month-long celebration of jazz featuring performances, talks, tours and family-oriented events. The museum launched JAM in 2001 as an annual event that pays tribute to jazz both as a historic and living American art form. It has since grown to include celebrations in all 50 states and 40 other countries. Jazz Appreciation Month 2012 will use the theme “Jazz Crossing Borders & Cultures” to produce online, in-museum, and community programs that highlight why jazz artists are respected worldwide for their roles in advancing freedom, creativity, and unity through jazz music and the civic action and dialogues their music often sparks, making jazz men and women among America’s greatest cultural ambassadors. On April 30, the world will pay tribute to one of America’s newest cultural ambassadors when jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, UNESCO’s Goodwill Cultural Ambassador, concludes Jazz Appreciation Month by launching International Jazz Day. This annual, UNESCO endorsed initiative will use jazz and intercultural discussions to help foster unity, dialogue and intercultural understanding among the world’s youth. Page 11
MORAL COMPASS TOUR
April 14, 7 pm & 9:30 pm Tickets are $47.75 - $57.75 COLUMBUS - A second show at 9:30 pm has just been added to the schedule at the Palace Theatre. Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White is best known as the cigar-smoking, scotchdrinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy� phenomenon. But with two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, three of the top rated one-hour specials in Comedy Central history, a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List, and CD and DVD sales of over 10 Million units, Ron has established himself as a star in his own right. Biography: Ron has always been a storyteller; from the time he was a boy growing up in a small town in the middle of Texas oil country to selling windows for a living in Arlington to perfoming in sold-out theaters and arenas as a headlining comedian all across the country. For two decades he lived the life of a struggling comedian bouncing around to comedy clubs and driving to gigs in his beat-up Nissan pickup truck. In short, he paid his dues. For more information, visit online at www.capa.com/presentations/currentseason-presentations/ron-white Page 12
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Calendar of Events WISHFUL DRINKING April 10-22/DAYTON -At the Victoria Theatre. The daughter of late singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher became a cultural icon when she starred as Princess Leia in the first Star Wars trilogy at 19 years old. Forever changed, Carrie’s life did not stay picture perfect. Fisher is the life of the party in this uproarious and sobering look at her Hollywood hangover. A colorful evening of what Fisher calls "talking about myself behind my back," WISHFUL DRINKING is a breezy combination of one-liners and behind-theHollywood-scenes-gossip, all relayed with Fisher’s withering, dry humor. For times and to buy tickets, visit online at www.ticketcenterstage.com/show.asp ?shcode=1482 Recommended for ages 17 and up. Adult language and situations.
QUAKER HERITAGE CENTER April/WILMINGTON - The Quaker Heritage Center is hosting two exhibits this month. "Patterns & Prints: Quaker Quilts & Textiles" celebrates the heritage of southwest Ohio through the quilts and textiles left behind by 200 years of residents in Clinton and Warren Counties. "Windows & Mirrors" is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity to see ourselves in depictions of the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of more than 40 artists and children from around the world. Quaker Heritage Center, Wilmington College, 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, OH 45177. www.qhc@wilmington.edu. 937-382April, 2012
6661 x 719. Free Admission.
CIVIL TWILIGHT April 12/COLUMBUS 102.5 Presents Civil Twilight at 8 p.m. at the Basement on Niel Ave.! "Holy Weather," Civil Twilight’s new album, was released March 26. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 if purchased day of the show. They are available on www.ticketmaster.com Opening Artist: Yellow Light Maybe. Purchase tickets today!
EQUINE AFFAIRE April 12-15/COLUMBUS - The 45th annual Equine Affaire is expected to draw an attendance of more than 100,000 for the four-day event to be held at the Ohio Expo Center. Horse owners and enthusiasts can meet and learn directly from some of the world’s most accomplished horse people, as well as see some of the country’s finest horses. More than 200 clinics, seminars and demonstrations will take place. Returning this year is the Pfizer Fantasia - A Musical Celebration of the Horse, which takes place nightly in the coliseum. Admission is $14 per day or $48 for a 4-day pass. For more information, call 740-845-0085 or visit www.equineaffaire.
SPRING AWAKENING April 21/CHILLICOTHE Welcome the 2012 Season at Adena Mansion & Gardens. A bird walk; hiking trails; garden tours; garden club displays; performances by area musicians is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and a chance to see plein air artists at work will be featured. All will be part of the free offerings during the third annual Spring Awakening. For more information, call 800-319-7248, 772-1500 or visit www.adenamansion.com.
ECTA LAND SPEED RACING April 28-9/WILMINGTON Catch the exhilaration and excitement of Wilmington’s first ECTA race. The races are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Admission is $10! Bring your lawnchairs and follow all the action in person. Wilmington Air Park, Airborne Rd. Call 334-806-5749 for additional information or visit online at http://ecta-lsr.com.
"AFTER MIDNIGHT" RHONDA VINCENT CONCERT April 15/NELSONVILLE - The Stuart'sOpera House welcomes back the "new Queen of Bluegrass" for what promises to be another great show. The SPECIAL Sunday matinee is at 3 p.m. Visit stuartsoperahouse.org for more information. www.TheWeekenderMagazine.com
April 20/LANCASTER - See Cincy's #1 Chicago tribute band at the Lancaster Festival FunLoving Fund Raiser. At 1936 E Main St, 8 PM (Doors open at 7) For more information, visit www.lancasterfestival.org or call (740) 687-4808. Tickets are at the Lancaster Festival office or at the door. Page 13
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