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Places to go, things to do, people to see in South Ohio, Jan. 2013 issueTRANSCRIPT
Happy New Year!
The old cliche’ of “my New Year’s Resolutionis NOT to make any more New Year’sResolutions” has gotten old. So has the sameold, same old that I make every year and then letfall by the wayside before January 2nd ... Youknow, the daily exercise and lose weight routine.Turn over a new leaf and be kind to everybody,no more candy; eat healthier. This year I promiseto be different. I will not let my resolutions fall bythe wayside. It’s a brand new year and we have somuch to be thankful for. So I will make brand newresolutions that I’ve never made before.
January 1 finds The Weekender Magazine movedinto new offices. With more room and more employ-ees, we’ll be expanding into other areas with newissues this Spring. I’ve learned with this move thatI’m a packrat - almost to the level of being a hoarder!So my first New Year’s Resolution is to organize andthrow stuff away. (Well, maybe I should just keep oneor two or even three copies for safe keeping...)
My second resolution is to quit committing to moreresponsibilities than I can handle. It’s just that thereare so many places to go, and things to do, and peo-ple to see that I have trouble saying “no.” And all Iwant to do is share them with you - my readers!
Third, but certainly not last, I will make everyattempt to offer more pages covering great eventsevery month, surpassing each issue from before. Andwith this promise to myself, I won’t break any of myresolutions. Instead, I’ll carry them through all yearlong.
Stay tuned for our Open House announcement. Weinvite all our readers to join us as we celebrate a newaddress, new offices, new staff and new coverageareas in 2013. My only heartbreak is that Mr. TimMoore, former boss, inspiration, and original partnerfor The Weekender will not be present to witness thisgrand event. He went home to be with the Lord inOctober after battling a lengthy illness. As a CertifiedBusiness Adviser for the Ohio Small BusinessDevelop-ment Center, he was instrumental in encour-aging us to make this move. So, Tim, I pay tribute toyour memory as we continue to push our dream for-ward....
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With the EditorAbout the Cover :Looking to get outdoors duringthe cold winter months? Thereare lots of ideas for things to doand places to go in this issue.Enjoy!
Now on Facebook!
Kathy Barnett/Senior Editor
This winter, Mayhem & Mystery presents"Deadly Dancing”, a Tamra and JerryFrancis’ interactive comedy Whodunit.Mayhem & Mystery performs interactivemystery productions at the SpaghettiWarehouse. Performances are 7 PM Mondays.
Pat Sways loves to dance. Promoters often hire Patand his partner, Louise Crick, to entertain thecrowds and compete in marathon dance competi-tions. But this dance battle may prove their most dif-ficult yet. Charles Stun, emcee and judge, plans towatch them carefully, looking for any opportunity toeliminate them. Pat may have to shuffle off toBuffalo to avoid the goons that are chasing him.Louise hopes that her friend and organizer, LindyCanon, will help everyone see that the best thingshappen while you are dancing. Will it be a dance to
the death? Or will Pat and Louise takehome the title and the prize? Don’t leap toconclusions. Join the dance derby of thedecade. Hop to it! Jive with Mayhem &
Mystery, and strut your crime-solvingskills.
Cast includes Marc Pitman as Pat Sways, ElenaMonigold as Louise Crick, Jerry Francis as CharlesStun, and Tamra Francis as Lindy Cannon.Performances are at 7:00 PM, Mondays, January 7through February 25, 2013, plus Fridays, January 18,February 15, and March 1 at The SpaghettiWarehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton. Tickets cost$25.95, including dinner. Call 937-461-3913 for tick-ets.
Visit www.mayhemmystery.com for additionalinformation.
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Things to do: Deadly Dancing
Save on Shrek The Musical With Fiona’s Family Friendly Pricing
SEATS START AT $15!
WILMINGTON - Phil Dirt & The Dozers returnto the Murphy Theatre in the downtown areaSaturday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Come travel back to a time when life was moresimple . . . the world a bit smaller . . . and the cost ofa new Chevy was about $2000.00. A time when poo-dle skirts, saddle shoes and the corner drug storewere all a part of everyday life. Seem like a long timeago? It really doesn't have to!
PHIL DIRT & THE DOZERS . . . America’s pre-miere "Rock 'N R'oldies" review (and the most pop-ular vintage rock and roll show in the nation) willhelp you recapture those wonderful days! With theirmusical talent, high energy and contagious sense ofhumor, they will transport you to another time andplace . . . namely, the 50's, 60's, and 70's of Rock andRoll! Listen to Pretty Woman, Sherry, or You’ve LostThat Lovin’ Feeling. Remember the Platter’s “OnlyYou”?
The Phil Dirt Time Machine also stops in the ‘70's,where you’ll experience some of this decade’s great-est hits including those from the Doobie Brothers,Grand Funk Railroad, The Eagles and even the
O'Jays. The nostalgia show encompasses threedecades of great music and is performed absolutelylive with a sophisticated yet light-hearted approachthat creates an atmosphere all age ranges will enjoy.
Steve will captivate you with his beautiful voice aswell as his ability to emulate famous voices of the eraas he guides you on your nostalgic journey throughthe
Mark, (a two-time Emmy award winner) will ener-gize you with his dynamic keyboard, saxophone andflute work; Tony (Icepick), who is likely to trigger astanding ovation with his “gorgeous” vocal talents,will also electrify you with his guitar work; Hadden,another guitar virtuoso will shake the house with hisfantastic bass and baritone voice; Tony M, will getyour heart pounding to the rhythm of his wonderfulpercussions; and Craig, whose bass provides thepulse, will enthrall you with his guitar work andvocal abilities.
Ticket price ranges from $16.50 to $22.50. For moreinformation or to reservice tickets, visit online atwww.themurphytheatre.org or call toll-free (877)274-3848 or direct at (937) 382-3643.
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COLUMBUS - See the beautiful orchidsblooming in season Jan. 12 - April 7 at theFranklin Park Conservatory andBotanical Gardens.
Franklin Park Conservatory andBotanical Gardens offers enriching andmemorable experiences inspired by art,culture and the botanical world. Openhours are: Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5p.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m.
Admission: Adults $11. Seniors and stu-dents $9. Children $6. Children under 2free.
Franklin Park Conservatory andBotanical Gardens offers enriching andmemorable experiences inspired by art,culture and the botanical world.
This makes a great mid-winter week-ender escape! A vibrant display of hun-dreds of orchids takes the chill off eventhe coldest winter day. Artful and imagi-native horticultural designs featureorchids of all forms and colors in theConservatory's historic Showhouse. Dailypresentations and educational programsencourage further exploration of this fas-cinating species.
Franklin Park Conservatory andBotanical Gardens
1777 E. Broad St.Columbus, OH 43203Phone: 614-715-8000Web: www.fpconservatory.orgFor additional information or to regis-
ter, please call 614.715.8022
Things To Do:
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Kitchen Salvage GardeningLearn how to recycle plant items you would nor-
mally discard to start a useful indoor garden.Wed., Jan. 9, 6–8pm $15 members; $20 non-mem-
bers
Basic Garden DesignLearn basic garden design skills. Sun., Jan. 20, 10:30am–12:30pm$15 members; $20 non-members
Growing Micro-greensDiscover an easy way to get fresh greens by grow-
ing your own indoors. Take home a micro-green kit.Sat., Jan. 26, 10:30am–12:30pm$40 members; $45 non-members
Planting a Year of VegetablesLearn how to extend the harvest through garden
planning, counting days to harvest, and planting atthe right time. Sat., Feb. 2, 10:30am–12:30pm; $15members; $20 non-members
Children’s activities and crafts, free with admis-sion. 11am–2pm unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, January 12Search for clues throughout the building to solve
the case of the missing orchid! Receive a reward forsolving the case. Create winter spin art ($2)
Monday, January 21Create a family tree using natural tree branches
and creative items.
Sunday, January 27Make finger puppets from 11am–2pm. Enjoy
MadCap Theater’s performance of The CinderellaFiles at 2 p.m. Create magic spin art ($2)
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ThingsThingsTTo Doo Do
DAYTON - Grab your mittens and the kids, yoursweetheart, your coworkers or your friends andhit the ice!
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the ice rinkis at Riverscape in downtown Dayton. Patrons mayskate daily. Monday through Thursdays, there is noadmission charge, so if you have your own skates,you can practice your figure-eights for free.
The Ice Rink is now open! Come downtown andvisit the largest outdoor ice rink in the region. Enjoyice skating programs along the river and get hotchocolate or other special treats from Café Vélo. Youcan also take advantage of the poems by PaulLaurence Dunbar carved into the walkway on thewest end of the park or sit on a swinging bench andwatch the sunset over the Great Miami River.
Formerly Van Cleve Park, this popular park,found along the Great Miami River in the heart of
Downtown Dayton, is a hub of activities for all ages-- from concerts and community events to popularriver rentals. Beautiful floral plantings, hanging bas-kets and fountains make RiverScape the MiamiValley's favorite community gathering place.
Activities for all ages - from concerts to communi-ty events to river rentals, Riverscape is situated atthe confluence of several paved bikeways. Duringthe Winter Season, home to the Riverscape Ice Rink,and during the warmer weather, beautiful floralplantings, hanging baskets and fountains makeRiverScape Dayton's favorite community gatheringplace.
The ice rink will host outdoor skating throughFebruary 28, 2013.
For more information, call 937-274-0126.
Ice Skating
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WINTER OFF-TRAIL HIKEJan. 12/SUGAR GROVE - 1 p.m. a the Wahkeena
Nature Preserve, 2200 Pump Station Rd.Explore the Wahkeena Nature Preserve. Reservations
necessary. Participants should be in good physical condi-tion and should wear warm, waterproof shoes. For moreinformation, call 800-297-1883.
BRIDAL & PROM EXPO Jan. 13/CHILLICOTHE - 1-5 p.m.at Open Door
Church, 3130 S. Bridge St. $5 admission. For more infor-maiton, call 740-772- 9322 Largest gathering of bridalshops, photographers, caterers, cake bakers and muchmore � as well as the place to be if you are looking to seewhat young men and women will be wearing during promseason. This year, we�ve added performances by the OhioIdol Top 10 Tour. For more information, visithttps://www.facebook.com /events/118098131689381/ oremail [email protected]
ART EXHIBITJan. 23/WILMINGTON - Wilmington College’s
Harcum Art Gallery will feature an exhibit of works usingcolored pencils by John Smolko. An opening reception inhonor of the artist will be held from 6 - 8 pm. The exhibitwill run through March 1, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5 pm. Wilmington College, 1870 Quaker Way. Formore information, call 937-382-6661.
JAZZ AND BLUES CONCERTJan. 26/WILMINGTON - Harry Bacharach will be per-
forming live at the Murphy Theatre at 7:30 pm. He blendsa genre-bending fusion of jazz, blues, folk and funk. Hehas played private concerts for Stevie Wonder, BarryManilow and has opened for David Sanborn and JoeyDeFrancesco. To promote his critically acclaimed album,Velvet Tango, Harry toured in Chicago, New York City andSeattle, and has appeared on NPR radio and PBS televi-sion. Visit www.harrybacharach.com for more informa-tion. For tickets call 877-274-3848 or visit www.themur-phytheatre.com.
THE ORIGINAL TOUGHMAN CONTESTJan. 13-19/DAYTON - The Original Toughman Contest
returns to Hara Arena with local fighters competing for
b r a g g i n -g r i g h t s ,cash prizesand thechance to compete in the National Toughman Contest.Fighters willcompete based on weight class and previousfighting experience. The event begins at 8 p.m. both nights.VIP tickets are $40. Ringside tickets are $25. Generaladmissiontickets are $15. For more information, visitwww.haracomplex.com or www.toughmancontest.com
LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSEJan. 18-Feb. 3/CENTERVILLE - Town Hall Theatre.
A Washington Township Recreation Center Program. Lillycan�t wait for her new baby brother to arrive. But, when itturns out that having a sibling around isn’t nearly as muchfun as she�d hoped, Lilly turns her attention to her beauti-ful (and surprising) new purse, the coolest teacher ever,and her classroom�s magical Light Bulb Lab. You can’tkeep a good mouse down and Lilly remains ultimately andforever, invincible. For more information call937.433.8957.
HONORING TRADITIONSJan 19-20/LANCASTER - An Eastern Woodland
Native American Celebration at the Fairfield CountyFairgrounds. Sat. 10 AM - 7 PM, Sun. 11 AM - 5 PM
Native American drumming, dancing, singing, food andartists. Grand Entry parade with full Native Americandress at Noon each day. For more information, call KevinEverhart at 740-304-9720.
CHEF IN THE VINEYARDSJan. 18/ZANESVILLE - 7 p.m. at Terra Cotta
Vineyards, 2285 Rex Mills Rd. Cost is $35 per person plustax. Chef in the Vineyard is a true destination experience!Bill Bird, Executive Chef for Zandex will prepare a fabu-lous dinner and provide great cooking tips including animpressive flaming dessert presentation. 2 Entree Dinnerincludes a glass of wine. Call the winery to schedule. 740-872-3791.
WINTER JAMJan. 19/COLUMBUS - 6 p.m. at the Value City Arena at
the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Admission is $10 at the
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door - No tickets requiredFor more information, call
614-292-3231 or visit onlineat www.schottensteincenter.com. The Winter JamTour Spectacular founded andhosted by GRAMMY¤-nom-inated Christian music main-
stay NewSong and presented by World Vision, will beheadlined by Grammy winning, multi-platinum recordingartist TobyMac. The event will also feature RED, MatthewWest, Jamie Grace, Sidewalk Prophets and Royal Tailor,with a message from national speaker Nick Hall. In addi-tion, the Youth Music Vault Pre-Jam Party will includeperformances from Jason Castro, OBB and Capital Kings.
WHO’S BADJan. 25/COLUMBUS - The Ultimate Michael Jackson
Tribute Band concert is 7 p.m. at the Newport Music Hall.Admission is $15 each. Who’s Bad’s live performance isan unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King.Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’sexpansive catalog has ignited crowds on every continentand can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musicalmust-see. As the longest-running Michael Jackson tributeband, and the only one to predate his untimely passing,Who’s Bad has awed even the skeptics, selling out nearly50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2
in December of 2010, the venue where the King of Popwas slated to end his career with a 50-show "This Is It"concert series.
For more information, call 800-745-3000 or visit onlineat www.newportmusichall.com
RESTAURANT WEEK COLUMBUSJan. 21-26/COLUMBUS - Admission: $15-$35Restaurant Week gives you the opportunity to enjoy the
very best restaurants Columbus has to offer at irresistibleprice points. From $15-$35 per person, these unique threecourse menus are sure to tempt your taste buds at unheardof prices. Reservations are highly recommended as manyrestaurants will quickly book up. This is a great week toexperience places you’ve been meaning to try. Web:Eat614.com
POWER SHOW OHIOJan. 25-27/COLUMBUS - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ohio
Expo Center. Admission is $10 per person. Phone: 614-644-3247Web: www.omeda.org/powershowOne of the largest conventions in Ohio celebrating its
43rd year, this amazing power equipment show brings thenewest and best from more than 600 brands of agricultur-al, construction and outdoor power equipment and prod-ucts to one central location at the Ohio Expo Center.
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