B2 • EASTERN HILLS JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 8, 2012
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THURSDAY, FEB. 9 Art & Craft Classes Young Rembrandts: Cartoon Drawing, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Weekly through March 15, Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Innovative, step-by-step drawing method to teach any child how to draw, regardless of artistic ability. Family friendly. $89, $79 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4515. Anderson Township.
Art Exhibits For Arts’ Sake, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Eclectic display of paintings, photos, sculptures and mobiles by the 5300 Group, a local collection of artistic spirits who work in various media. Sculpture by Deborah Davidson, Bill Feinberg, Sue Kemp and Barbara Patterson; paintings by Carolyn Bjornson; photography by Virginia Cox; fiber art by Leslie Alexandria; and mobiles by Karen Feinberg. Free. 272-7200; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont. Paintings by William McKendree Snyder (1848-1930): Landscape Painter and Veteran of the Civil War, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, 5729 Dragon Way, Includes paintings by Paul Chidlaw, Lewis Henry Meakin, Jack Meanwell, Charles Meurer, Henry Mosler, living artists and others. Exhibit continues through March 3. Free. Through March 3. 7917717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.
Auditions The Boys Next Door, 6:30 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, please bring a current headshot and resume if possible. Free. Presented by Brieabi Productions. 746-1270; www.brieabiproductions.com. Anderson Township.
Dining Events Cincinnati Beer Week: Rivertown Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Keystone Bar & Grill Hyde Park, 3384 Erie Ave., Four-course meal featuring four of Rivertown’s craft beers. Ages 21 and up. $40. 321-0968; bit.ly/z5mCor. Hyde Park.
Exercise Classes Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township.
Health / Wellness Hearing Solutions Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hearing Solutions Anderson Office, 7689 Beechmont Ave., Free hearing screening and evaluation. Demonstrations of new invisible hearing aid with hearing expert Tom Barnhart. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Hearing Solutions by Ellis-Scott & Associates. 248-1944. Anderson Township.
Literary - Libraries Introduction to eBooks Workshop, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Hyde Park Branch Library, 2747 Erie Ave., Learn how to use your home computer to search, borrow and download free eBooks from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s website. Ages 18 and up. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-4456; www.cincinnatilibrary.org. Hyde Park. Crafty Teens, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Oakley Branch Library, 4033 Gilmore Ave., Create beautiful valentine for that special day. Ages 12-18. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6038; programs.cincinnatilibrary.org. Oakley.
Music - World Bua Concert, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati, 3905 Eastern Ave., Irish Music Awards’ 2009 Top Traditional Group. Quartet playing Irish traditional music. $15. Presented by Riley School of Irish Music. 549-3780; www.irishcenterofcincinnati.com. Linwood.
Schools Week-long Open House Event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Goddard School-Anderson Township,
1280 Nagel Road, Meet degreed teachers and tour newly renovated school. Ages 10 and under. Family friendly. Free. 474-5292. Anderson Township.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10 Art & Craft Classes LoveBlast: Wine Valentine Sandblast, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Design and create your own wine glass to be sandblasted using special Valentines Day materials. Includes drink on the house. Ages 21 and up. $15. Registration required. 321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com. Oakley. Sculptural Bead Making: Valentine’s Day, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Explore new shapes by creating sculptural forms in your glass beads. Create original sculptural Valentine’s beads to give this year and learn sculptural approach to lamp-working. Some bead-making experience necessary. $80. Registration required. 321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com. Oakley.
Art Exhibits Paintings by William McKendree Snyder (1848-1930): Landscape Painter and Veteran of the Civil War, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.
Business Seminars Job Search Learning Labs, 1 p.m.-2:45 p.m., Anderson Senior Center, 7970 Beechmont Ave., Technically-oriented learning opportunities for those in job transition. Free. Presented by Job Search Learning Labs. Through Dec. 14. 474-3100; www.jobsearchlearninglabs.wikidot.com. Anderson Township.
Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sparkling Wines for your Valentine., Remke-bigg’s Hyde Park, 3872 Paxton Ave., $5 for five samples and snacks from deli and bakery. 619-5454. Oakley. Wine Tasting, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Remke-bigg’s at Skytop, 5218 Beechmont Ave., Sample wines, cheeses, fresh fruit and deli specialties selected by our wine specialist. Ages 21 and up. $5. 231-0606. Mount Washington.
Health / Wellness Hearing Solutions Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hearing Solutions Anderson Office, Free. Reservations required. 248-1944. Anderson Township.
Music - Concerts Ekoostik Hookah, 9 p.m. With John Mullins Band., 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, $16, $13 advance. 731-8000; www.frontgatetickets.com. Oakley.
Music - Jazz April Aloisio, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Dilly Cafe, 6818 Wooster Pike, 561-5233. Mariemont.
Music - R&B Second Wind, 8:30 p.m., Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., $10. 871-6789; www.theredmoor.com. Mount Lookout.
Music - Rock Jimmelegs, 10 p.m., Stanley’s Pub, 323 Stanley Ave., $5. 8716249. Columbia Tusculum.
On Stage - Theater Blood Brothers, 8 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Story of a single mother who, in financial hardship, gives away one of her two newborn sons and attempts to keep them from discovering one another’s identity. Pressures of superstition, economics and class collide in this musical which has been running on London’s West End for more than 20 years. For mature audiences only. $15; $12 students, seniors, and active military. Presented by Beechmont Players. 233-2468; www.beechmontplayers.org. Anderson Township.
Schools Week-long Open House Event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Goddard School-Anderson Township, Free. 474-5292. Anderson Township.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11 Art & Craft Classes Introduction to Kilnformed Glass, 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St.,
Students guided through comprehensive look at kilnforming techniques using range of glass forms, accessories and temperatures. Basics of safety, cutting, kiln schedules and glass compatibility, culminating in the creation of two large plates and loads of samples. No experience necessary. $150. Registration required. 321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com. Oakley. February Family Open House: Valentines, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Families create original fused glass valentine and create glass art together. Custom valentine pattern sheets and glass accessories. No experience necessary. Family friendly. $15. Registration required. 321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com. Oakley. Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road, Learn age-old technique of waxing Ukrainian eggs. Bring six uncooked eggs. Free. 752-8539; www.lcresurrection.org. Anderson Township.
Art Exhibits Paintings by William McKendree Snyder (1848-1930): Landscape Painter and Veteran of the Civil War, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.
Exercise Classes Zumba Fitness Class, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township.
Health / Wellness Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Information on variety or programs, classes and equipment. Complimentary tour and workout and free Tonics Spa & Salong gift certificate after tour. Chef samplings, ask-the-trainer, games and prizes. Family friendly. Free. 527-4000. Fairfax.
Holiday - Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Dinner, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, 2010 Wolfangel Road, Candlelight dinner featuring choice of spaghetti or lasagna served with salad and bread sticks. Dessert and beverage also included. Door prizes and silent auction. Benefits Jamaica Mission Trip and Youth Fund. $25 couple, $15 single. Reservations required by Feb. 5. 231-4301; www.cloughchurch.org. Anderson Township. Valentine Dining and Dancing, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Music, dining and dancing. Music by Jack Garrett and the Syndicate Orchestra featuring Kelsey Mira. Ages 21 and up. $30. Reservations required. Presented by The Queen City Supper Club. 280-2915; www.the20thcenturytheatre.com. Oakley. HEART-On, 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m., Adonis the Nightclub, 4601 Kellogg Ave., $10 ages 18-20; $5 ages 21 and up, free before 10 p.m. 871-1542; www.adonisthenightclub.com. East End.
Literary - Crafts Card Making For Kids, 11 a.m.-noon, Mount Washington Branch Library, 2049 Beechmont Ave., Create valentines and other cards. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. 369-6033. Mount Washington.
Children ages 6-10 can explore African-American art through the story "My Hands Sing the Blues: Romare Bearden's Childhood Journey" at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Hyde Park Branch Library, 2747 Erie Ave., as part of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Black History Month celebration. Create a colorful collage in the style of this talented and original visual artist. The program is presented by Natalie Hager of the Kennedy Heights Art Center. Call 369-4456 for information. PROVIDED House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Tour facility, participate in any regularly scheduled group fitness classes and use any of the indoor facilities - including the indoor saline pool. Free. 5274000. Fairfax. Y WEEK Open House, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., M.E. Lyons YMCA, 8108 Clough Pike, Carnival-themed events. Free. Presented by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. 474-1400; www.myy.org. Anderson Township. Week-long Open House Event, 10 a.m.-noon, The Goddard School-Anderson Township, Free. 474-5292. Anderson Township.
Special Events
Exhibits
Macy’s Arts Sampler, 1 p.m., Columbia Performance Center, 3900 Eastern Ave., Dance, theater, music and art. Open Rehearsal: St. Nicholas with New Edgecliff Theatre. Free. Presented by ArtsWave. 333-8482; www.theartswave.org. Columbia Tusculum. Macy’s Arts Sampler, 11 a.m., Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati, 3905 Eastern Ave., Dance, theater, music and art. Featuring art and photography exhibits, art class, fairy tales and folklore, Irish tea time and staged reading of the one-act play "Love is in the Title.". Free. Presented by ArtsWave. 5330100; www.theartswave.org. Linwood. Macy’s Arts Sampler, 11 a.m. Also takes place at 1:30 p.m., Spencer Township Hall, 3833 Eastern Ave., Dance, theater, music and art. Dance and Tea Party with Ballet Theatre Midwest. Free. Presented by ArtsWave. 871-2787; www.theartswave.org. Columbia Tusculum.
Remembering the 1937 Flood Exhibit, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, History Room, Lower Atrium. Story of the 1937 flood through a special exhibit based on scrapbooks and photos kept by Anderson Township families. Explore township history through photos, hands-on exhibits and artifacts. Free. Presented by Anderson Township Historical Society. 231-2114. Anderson Township.
Schools
Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m., Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave., Book discussion group. Room 206. Family friendly. Donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc.. Through Feb. 25. 583-1248. Hyde Park.
SUNDAY, FEB. 12
Music - Benefits
Art Exhibits For Arts’ Sake, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, Free. 272-7200; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont.
Maple Magic, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., California Woods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Ave., Learn how maple syrup is made. Demonstrations and tastings. Free. Registration required. Presented by Cincinnati Park Board. 231-8678; www.cincyparks.com. California.
On Stage - Theater Blood Brothers, 8 p.m., Anderson Center, $15; $12 students, seniors, and active military. 233-2468; www.beechmontplayers.org. Anderson Township.
Recreation 22nd Anniversary Open
To submit calendar items, go to www.cincinnati.com and click on “Share!” Send digital photos to life@communitypress.com along with event information. Items are printed on a spaceavailable basis with local events taking precedence. Deadline is two weeks before publication date. To find more calendar events, go to www.cincinnati.com and choose from a menu of items in the Entertainment section on the main page. Cardio Kick Boxing, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Anderson Taekwondo Black Belt Academy, 8510 Beechmont Ave., Led by George Sizemore, third-degree black belt and co-owner of ATA Black Belt Academy. $5. Through March 4. 293-0293; www.atacincinnati.com. Anderson Township.
Allstar Jam Session, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Benefits Wilbert Longmire, singer and musician. 871-6789; www.theredmoor.com. Mount Lookout.
Nature
ABOUT CALENDAR
Art Openings For Arts’ Sake, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Eclectic display of paintings, photos, sculptures and mobiles by the 5300 Group, a local collection of artistic spirits who work in various media. Sculpture by Deborah Davidson, Bill Feinberg, Sue Kemp and Barbara Patterson; paintings by Carolyn Bjornson; photography by Virginia Cox; fiber art by Leslie Alexandria; and mobiles by Karen Feinberg. Exhibit continues through Feb. 19. Free. 272-3700; www.womansartclub.com. Mariemont.
Exercise Classes
Holiday - Valentine’s Day Love, Peace and Charity’s Valentine Gala & Fashion Show, noon, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Fashion show at 5 p.m. $30, $25 advance. 731-8000; www.the20thcenturytheatre.com. Oakley.
Music - Religious Bach Vespers, 5:30 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 100 Miami Ave., Evening prayer featuring the Cincinnati Bach Ensemble continuo. 831-2052. Terrace Park.
Nature Love on the Wild Side, 2 p.m., Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Seasongood Nature Center. A naturalist will reveal the beauty secrets various animals use to help them find their perfect mate. Free, vehicle permit required. Presented by Hamilton County Park District. 521-7275; www.greatparks.org. Anderson Township.
On Stage - Theater Blood Brothers, 3 p.m., Anderson Center, $15; $12 students, seniors, and active military. 233-2468; www.beechmontplayers.org. Anderson Township.
Support Groups Codependents Anonymous, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., United Church of Christ in Oakley, 4100 Taylor Ave., Twelve-step group. Family friendly. Donations accepted. Presented by Codependents Anonymous Inc.. Through Feb. 29. 231-0733. Oakley.
MONDAY, FEB. 13 Art & Craft Classes School of Glass Kids After School: Imagining Monsters, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Draw monster in your imagination and create it using our fused glass components. Choose
whether your monster will stand or hang, and learn how to give it moving parts. Ages 6-9. $30. Registration required. 321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com. Oakley.
Art Exhibits Paintings by William McKendree Snyder (1848-1930): Landscape Painter and Veteran of the Civil War, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, Free. 791-7717; www.eiselefineart.com. Fairfax.
Education Junior High Self-Defense, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Beech Acres Park RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave., Lessons on awareness and protection. Physical self-defense explained and practiced. Grades 6-8. Family friendly. $25, $20 residents. Registration required. Presented by Anderson Township Park District. 388-4513. Anderson Township.
Exercise Classes Zumba Fitness Class, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Clough United Methodist Church, $5. 379-4900. Anderson Township.
Health / Wellness Mobile Mammography Unit, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kroger Anderson Towne Center, 7580 Beechmont Ave., Fifteen-minute screenings. Cost varies per insurance plan. Financial assistance available for qualified applicants. Appointment required. Presented by Jewish Hospital. 686-3300; www.jewishhospitalcincinnati.com. Anderson Township. Motherless Daughters Ministry Event, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Weekly through April 30., Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1950 Nagel Road, Life-affirming study based on the book "Motherless Daughters: A Legacy of Loss" by Hope Edelman. Book chronicles author’s brave search for healing following the death of her mother when she was 17. $35. Registration required. Presented by Motherless Daughters Ministry. mec7667@aol.com. Anderson Township.
Music - Blues Sonny Moorman Group, 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Anderson Bar and Grill, 8060 Beechmont Ave., $5. 474-2212. Anderson Township.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Art & Craft Classes Make and Bake: Valentine’s Frit Bowl, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Create heart frit bowl. Students guided to create unique bowl made entirely out of coarse frit, using red, pink and opaline striker glass. No experience necessary. $20. Registration required. 321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com. Oakley.