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FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLISHER
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Twice as Nice THIS MONTH BRINGS OUR SPECIAL DUAL ISSUE OF WEST CHESTER &
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LIBERTY LIFESTYLE. February is our annual Arts issue, but it’s also the time
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when we reveal the much-anticipated winners of our Readers’ Choice awards.
Dana Rudolph
So this month is twice as nice! My love of the arts first started when my mom took me to see Annie performed live on stage when I was just five years old. A few years later, I got to live out my dream, singing and dancing as an orphan in a community theater production of my favorite musical. Now, over three decades later, I’m excited to retake the stage this
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winter for the first time in my adult life in a local production of Annie. What makes this performance so exciting for me is that it will be my first time getting to share the stage with my son, who has inherited my love of the theater. The arts are abounding this month. Inside this issue, we’ll introduce you to four high school artists, preview the Lakota spring musicals and take you behind the scenes of a fantastic arts venue just a few miles away in Sharonville.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020
FEATURES 14 Generations of Entertainment 100 Years of Arts for All Ages at SCAC
18 Your Favorites This Year Local Companies Rise to the Top in 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
34 The Artists’ View Four High School Students Share How Art Shapes Their Perspectives
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42 Lights, Camera, Lakota! Spring Musicals Offer Students the Opportunity to Shine
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Giving Back
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Local’s Choice
38 Renovate & Refine 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts
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GOOD TIMES
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AROUND TOWN
FIVE LAKOTA SCHOOLS RECEIVE ODE MOMENTUM AWARD
FIRST GRADERS RAISE MONEY TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS
Lakota Local Schools, including five individual
Big results can come from some of the young-
schools within the district, has received the Ohio
est learners. While learning about community
Department of Education’s Momentum Award for
and helping others, first-graders at Heritage ECS
2019. Additionally, two schools received both the
decided to join forces and help a community orga-
All A Award and Overall A Award. This annual rec-
nization right here in Butler County. The students
ognition is given to districts or schools for exceed-
worked hard to create items to sell at a Marketplace
ing expectations in student growth for the year. In
they hosted in late 2019. The money raised was
order to receive the Momentum Award, a school or
donated to Family Promise, a non-profit organiza-
district must have received A’s on all Value-Added
tion that helps people who are homeless in Butler
measures on the state report card. In addition,
County. While some students thought they raised
winners of the award must also have at least two
$40 or maybe even $100, they found out at the end
Value-Added subgroups of students, including
of the event that they actually raised nearly $2,400.
gifted, lowest 20% in achievement and students
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with disabilities. Lakota is one of only 48 districts
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in the State to receive this distinction. This is the fourth consecutive year that Lakota has earned this award. Endeavor Elementary, Freedom Elementary, Lakota East High School, and Lakota West High School are receiving the notable recognition for the third time and Independence Elementary for the second. Congratulations on these achievements! LakotaOnline.com
LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES Lindner Center of HOPE has released the 2020 schedule for their Free Community Education Series offered with the support of the Manor House in Mason. The series will cover a variety of topics chosen to increase community awareness of mental health, substance use disorders, treatment and strategies for coping. The first session in 2020 of the free series is February 19,
A local boys soccer team from Top Notch Youth
2020. Elizabeth Mariutto, PsyD, Lindner Center of
Soccer Training traveled to Memphis, Tennessee at the
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end of 2019 and competed at the 3v3 soccer National
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Championships. The team of 9-year-olds won in
Eating Disorder Services, will present "Helping
their U10 (under ten) division, with three of the team
Your Loved One with an Eating Disorder." This
members attending Lakota Local Schools. All team
session will cover identifying signs and symp-
members are in 3rd or 4th grade. Congratulations to
toms of eating disorders, challenging myths about
everyone involved with the big win!
eating disorders and identifying strategies for support. The series is held at Manor House, 7440 Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of every other month. Other topics for
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LOCAL YOUTH SOCCER BRINGS HOME A VICTORY
CHARTER SCHOOL, EL-SEWEDY ACADEMY, RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION
the series include: Ecotherapy for Wellness; What
El-Sewedy International Academy of Cincinnati,
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a local charter school, was selected as the recipi-
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ent of a $5,000 technology donation of Dell com-
website to register for free or to see the schedule.
puters on behalf of the local Microsoft store and
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new computers from Microsoft for teachers to use in the classroom through a generous donation from an International Academy family. When Microsoft representatives won a contest themselves, they chose the school to receive this technology donation. Microsoft presented the school with a check for the computers and cookies for students and teachers. Learn more about El-Sewedy International Academy at their open house on February 23 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. IntlAcademy.org
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Kailyn Dudukovich, a junior at Lakota West, was named to the United Soccer Coaches High School in the country to receive this honor. Dudukovich will travel to Baltimore to be recognized at the All-America Ceremony & Reception. Dudukovich West Girls Soccer team with 13 seconds left on the clock. The team defeated Whitehouse Anthony Wayne to earn the title. Congratulations, Lakota
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GIVING BACK
G E N E R AT I O N S OF E N T E R TA I N M E N T WHEN IT OPENED IN 1919, THE SHARONVILLE CULTURAL
With locally-owned Performing Arts, Inc., the SCAC hosts
ARTS CENTER (SCAC) WAS A VAUDEVILLE THEATER, PRE-
music and dance lessons and theatrical presentations of musicals
SENTING SPECIALTY ACTS THAT WERE POPULAR AT THE
and dramas. The 2020 season brings to the stage popular shows
TURN OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. 100 years later, at the
like Annie, The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz and
dawn of a new decade, the historic building is still in the business
more. They put on one show per quarter for each age group, both
of entertaining, featuring theater, fine art and film for all ages.
musicals and dramas—about 45 performances over the course of
SCAC Development Director and House Manager Matthew Taylor has a vision for this bustling community center for all
the year. With recitals and showcases, the SCAC schedule will be full and include something for everyone.
things art. He and his spouse, SCAC’s Executive Director and
“The building was saved by and for the community, so it
Box Office Manager Michelle Taylor, work together to bring
belongs to them,” Matthew says. “It would be great to get the
quality arts experiences to the area.
general community in on a Friday or Saturday night to enjoy all
“We are a community-happening place,” Matthew explains.
that we have to offer.”
“Everybody from Sharonville remembers SCAC as a place to go
In addition to theater performances, SCAC also displays visual art.
for movies, but it also has a storied history of vaudeville and all
They welcome a new artist exhibit into their Westheimer Gallery on
kinds of other shows. With our partner, Performing Arts, Inc., we
the first Friday of each month with a free reception that is open to the
are able to expand the way children and adults are introduced to
public. At these monthly parties, the community is invited to meet
theater in the Greater Cincinnati area,” he shares.
the artist, view the art and enjoy complimentary wine and snacks. The 2020 lineup includes the Princeton Young Artist’s Invitational, featuring student works in a variety of media and the annual juried art show and competition, Art North. Several tri-state artists will be on exhibit, free to the public during select
100 YEARS OF ARTS FOR ALL AGES AT SCAC
hours each month. “In February through June and August through the end of the year, every first Friday, we have a new opening in the gallery,” says Matthew. “There’s something new to see every month. Last year,
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we introduced oil painter Nate Flanagan, who will be back again this year with his paintings that emulate the great masters.” Once upon a time, the unique building at Reading and Creek Roads in Sharonville was a silent movie house with live music accompaniment by piano students living in Sharonville. In celebration of its 100th birthday, SCAC hopes to one day bring films back to the venue.
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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)
“We are going to try and have some movies,” Matthew explains. “We are working toward getting a license for the theater again so we can show some TCM-style movies, and maybe get some matinees for seniors,” he adds. You can help make a difference at SCAC by making a donation to their fundraising campaign, “Make Virtual a Reality at SCAC.” “We hope to improve our scenery and lighting,” Matthew says. “We want to add virtual scenery to our stage, where a line of short-throw projectors project scenery on the back of the theater wall. It can be animated and move and change to match the shows. Virtual templates are available with each show.” “An updated lighting system will be cleaner, greener and keener,” he shares. “It will be a giant energy savings and will change not only how the audience views the shows, but also how our actors experience performing.” Past fundraising efforts allowed for new, comfortable seating in the vintage theater. Matthew issues an open invitation to the surrounding neighborhoods to see what is happening and get involved at the Sharonville Cultural Arts Center. “Check our schedule and see what is going on here,” he says. “Come get a glass of wine and see an art opening, see a cute show in the theater or if we are lucky enough to get a license, we might have a movie showing that interests you. If you are ready for a little bit of nostalgia and a lot of fun, come join us.” Sharonville Cultural Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville, 513.554.1014, SharonvilleCulturalArts.org.
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Watson’s, which was founded in Cincinnati in 1968, carries everything for the home: indoor and outdoor furnishings, pools, spas, games and recreation and more. Inside their all-new 100,000 square foot showroom in Evendale, they now offer more than 40,000 square feet of indoor furniture, from living room to dining room and beyond. The interior designers on staff offer free consultations, in-store or in-home, and can even help customers design custom furniture with no fees.
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Bone Dry Roofing has been serving Cincinnati and its surrounding communities since 2006. Family-owned and operated, this company provides roof replacement and repair, gutters and gutter systems, masonry services, insulation and more. As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, Bone Dry’s certified and trained technicians ensure each customer’s project is completed to satisfaction.
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DREES HOMES 859.578.4200 DreesHomes.com
Family-owned and operated for almost 90 years, Drees Homes takes great pride in perfecting a collection of award-winning home designs encouraging individuality, yet sure to appeal to a variety of lifestyles. Drees offers ample choices and the flexibility to create each customer’s unique idea of home at the Drees Design Center. Customers say that DreeSmart Energy Savings and Home Comfort Innovations provide a smarter, more comfortable dream home.
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CLARKE CONTRACTORS, INC. 513.874.3995 ClarkeContractors.com Clarke Contractors is a nationally ranked, full-service remodel and restoration company. For almost 25 years they have been building dream spaces in homes and businesses across Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky and surrounding areas. They pride themselves on putting their customers first and exceeding expectations.
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REACH OUT LAKOTA 513.779.7515 ReachOutLakota.org
Reach Out Lakota’s mission is to give a helping hand up to those living in West Chester/Liberty Township by putting help and hope into the hands of our community. They provide food and clothing to those in need as well as school supplies to students going back to school, holiday toys, meals and free refurbished computers.
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BRENT ARTER—STATE FARM 513.777.4466 BrentArter.com The Brent Arter State Farm Insurance agency has provided insurance and financial needs in the community since 1974. Arter is a second-generation agent, now in his 26th year. He is a 1982 Lakota High School and Bowling Green State University graduate. He is active in various community organizations, including Reach Out Lakota, The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty, National Federation of Independent Businesses, The Union Centre Boulevard Merchant Association and sponsors multiple local youth sporting teams.
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LYONS & LYONS 513.777.2222 LyonsAndLyonsLaw.com Lyons & Lyons Law is a West Chester based full-service law firm serving Southwest Ohio. Rob Lyons, founder of Lyons & Lyons, opened the law office in West Chester in 1983, and it has remained a staple in the West Chester and Liberty community for more than 35 years. They are proud to be homegrown in West Chester, and their attorneys are happy to assist neighbors with virtually all of their legal needs.
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Dr. Kristin Titko specializes in the medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle, including sports medicine, injuries, diabetic concerns, arthritis, joint pain and aesthetic medicine. The Center for Foot Care offers the most up-to-date technology to address heel pain, loss of padding, deformed toenails, tendinitis and many other conditions to maximize results in the least amount of time. She utilizes laser, platelet and cell technologies to get patients back on their feet.
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BECKETT DENTAL CARE 513.870.0700 BeckettDentalCare.com At Beckett Dental Care, their dedicated team is committed to providing families with exceptional care. They believe developing a relationship with each patient allows them to deliver personalized care for a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles. Their state of the art technology, Partnership in Care Program, Kid’s Days, Wee Care for Infants, commitment to continuing education, highly skilled doctors and passionate team have made Beckett Dental Care a leader in dentistry since 1985.
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WEST CHESTER POINTE CHIROPRACTIC 513.668.0668 WestChesterPointeChiro.com Dr. Katherine Schneider is passionate about chiropractic and believes in a “whole-person” approach to health care for people of all ages. Patients at West Chester Pointe Chiropractic leave feeling empowered in making educated choices regarding their health and wellness. Dr. Schneider’s vision is to restore function to patients so they can live full and active lives.
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TCHMA WETHERINGTON FAMILY MEDICINE 513.755.4700 TheChristHospital.com
TCHMA Wetherington helps current and new patients find the resources they need, making their healing experience seamless. Their providers are board-certified in family medicine with more than 25 years of experience. Together they specialize in health and wellness, from same-day sick visits to management of chronic health conditions, to preventative care and beyond.
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ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF WEST CHESTER 513.777.5131 AnimalHospitalofWC.com As their name illustrates, the Animal Hospital of West Chester puts the “Animal” first. The expert team strives to create a trusting partnership with families to keep their pets in optimal health through all stages of life. In their brand new, expanded practice, each pet is treated for its unique individual health and family and lifestyle needs. They work hard to keep the healthy pet healthy.
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CASSINELLI, SHANKER, AND BAKER ORTHODONTICS 513.777.7060 WestChesterOrthodontics.com At the orthodontic office of Drs. Cassinelli, Shanker and Baker, their goal is to provide patients with the highest quality, state-of-the-art orthodontic care, in an environment that is comfortable and welcoming. Cassinelli & Shanker Orthodontics’ board-certified orthodontists have years of hands-on training and experience in the newest orthodontic treatments with traditional braces, ceramic braces and Invisalign. Each treatment plan is specifically designed for the unique goals and needs of each patient.
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LIBERTY EYECARE 513.759.5100 Liberty-EyeCare.com
Liberty Eyecare is a family owned and operated optometry office and optical shop in West Chester. In October 2019, they moved to 7580 Cox Lane to better serve their patients. Their experienced doctors offer comprehensive eye examinations and same-day urgent eye care appointments and are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of eye diseases, conditions and problems.
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RoseAndRemington.com Rose & Remington is a women’s chic and affordable lifestyle store full of contemporary clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor and gifts. They offer a unique space where a mother and daughter can shop together.
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YELTON FINE JEWELERS 513.860.1750 Yeltons.com Yelton’s stellar customer service is part of their goal to be a “personal family jeweler,” providing long-term assistance and excellent direction to find the perfect jewelry. With everything from wedding bands and engagement rings to timepieces and fashion jewelry, Yelton Fine Jewelers has the beautiful, high-quality pieces locals want for themselves and the ones they love.
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THE ARTISTS' VIEW
FOUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHARE HOW ART SHAPES THEIR PERSPECTIVES
BRIGHT COLORS, OR A LOT OF SATURATION, USUALLY SCREAM ‘HAPPY’ TO ME.”
DALAL ALAMI Dalal Alami, a senior at Lakota West High School, has always loved drawing, but the last few years have seen her interest surge. “In seventh grade, I really started getting into the passion of it,” Dalal says. “I did a bunch of studies, stacks of sketchbooks full of everything I’ve tried; I’ve done portraits for school and some digital art, too.” Dalal’s focus is often on faces, with a nod to the realistic over the abstract, but with a bit of additional stylizing. “I tend to focus on drawing characters,” says Dalal. “I’ll draw people from my mind, or sometimes based off a story, which end up being less realistic. I always focus on the people, not as much on the scenery.” Dalal’s inspiration often comes from her emotions, and those feelings translate directly onto the page at times. “I have a passion for creating a tie to emotion,” she explains. “Bright colors, or a lot of saturation, usually scream ‘happy’ to me. When I’m happy, that’s what I go to.” When Dalal is in the process of mastering a new drawing technique, she’ll use study cases, or drawings that she uses to learn how to portray something new. “I have to study how the object looks, the lighting and shadow. I learn along the way, and it’ll help me later in the future. It makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something when I get it right after a bunch of studies,” she says. When Dalal looks to the future, she sees herself making use of her budding interest in digital art, using the digital art tablet she ARTICLE LAURA LEAVITT | PHOTOGRAPHY DALAL
got for her sixteenth birthday.
ALAMI, TANNER GAGLIARDO, ANNA FRENCH AND
“My goal is to be an animator,” says Dalal. “I would like to partici-
KATHERINE NEWCOMBE
pate in illustration and storyboarding. It’s writing stories, combined with my love of art. It would be cool to combine the two.”
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KATHERINE NEWCOMBE For Katherine Newcombe, her love of drawing is connected with a love of fashion. When she sees color and
feeling something and want to express any emotion, I’ll draw. It’s my outlet.”
texture, her mind combines the shapes she sees in a way
Katherine has set her sights on studying communi-
that not only aims to be visually pleasing, but also would
cation, design and fashion after high school, so her art
look great as a new clothing design.
skills will be put to use in both her college classes and
“I started taking art classes in seventh grade,” explains Katherine, a senior at Lakota West High School who has
her future work. She’d love to design clothing or work for a fashion company in another capacity.
worked her way up to AP Drawing through many years of
One of the things she says about art is that it takes
practice. “At first, I was really focused on realism. Now, I
work, but all you need is an interest and dedication to
don’t always try to match exact colors, but instead try to
see some improvement.
bring out colors that other people might not see.” Katherine draws her inspiration from the natural world, and particularly from objects and unusual col-
“I think that anyone can be an artist; it just takes time,” explains Katherine. “Once you figure it out, it’s very rewarding.”
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ors she sees around her. She has portrayed a wide variety of subjects throughout her years at Lakota West where she is a senior this year. “My favorite piece I’ve done was a picture of my sister, done in oil pastels,” says Katherine. “I find that drawing is a bit of an escape for me. When I’m
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TANNER GAGLIARDO
Growing up with graphic designers for parents, Tanner Gagliardo wasn’t always sure where his artistic outlet would lie. He worried that he wouldn’t have a particular creative talent, even though he wanted one. “It started about two years ago when my family took a trip out west to Yellowstone,” says Tanner. “I brought my camera along and started taking pictures. I’ve always been interested in photography, but I never thought I’d be really good. After that trip, I started looking up whatever photography techniques I could, from YouTube and other places online, so I’m largely self-taught.” Tanner, now a senior at Lakota East, became interested in the ability to take photos of the world that convey a particular emotion or connect to the audience’s memory. “A lot of my personal work is street photography, centering around capturing a moment,” he says. “I want my work to feel nostalgic, but it doesn’t take you back to a specific moment. It makes you feel something.” Some of his iconic photos show people moving through their day while one or two figures make direct eye contact with the camera; it is almost as if the person in the photograph is making eye contact with the viewer. When looking back at the photos he has taken, Tanner loves the moment of knowing that he captured exactly what he’d recognized in a particular scene. “When you finally get an image that is exactly how you feel, it’s great,” he says. “I love being able to express how I’m feeling, and being able to tell a story is really important.” Tanner has plans to study business in college, but he isn’t putting the camera back on the shelf. “I 100% plan on doing something with photography in the future,” he says. 36
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I LOVE BEING ABLE TO EXPRESS HOW I’M FEELING, AND BEING ABLE TO TELL A STORY IS REALLY IMPORTANT.”
I LOVE THAT ART IS AMBIGUOUS, SO IT IS UP TO THE EYE OF THE VIEWER TO TAKE WHAT THEY WANT FROM IT, TO APPLY IT TO THEIR OWN LIVES.”
ANNA FRENCH Anna’s love for art started when she was very young, watching a role model in her family and learning alongside her. “My grandma has had the most influence on me; we spent hours painting together,” says Anna. “She spent a lot of time
that art is ambiguous, so it is up to the eye of the viewer to take what they want from it, to apply it to their own lives and their own experiences. At the same time, it lets me put my own struggles and my experience out there.”
doing freelance work, so I’d learn from her and watch her. As I got
Her AP Art project this year has juxtaposed paintings that
through middle school and high school, I took as many art credits
depict youth and innocence with images connected to growing
as I could, which led me to AP Art as a senior, where I’ve been
up and going out into the real world. While her style is realistic,
finding my own style and what I want to say.”
she does occasionally take liberties and slightly stray from her
Anna has always felt confident in artistic expression, making it a source of comfort in her life and an important part of her identity.
subjects in the real world. Anna, a senior at Lakota East, plans to study graphic design and
“What I like most about art is that it gives me a voice that is very
see what the world of artistic expression has to offer her, be it in a
unique to my experiences, and it allows me to convey a feeling
commercial design workplace or through her own fine art paintings.
or a message that I couldn’t put into words,” she says. “I love
“I definitely plan on seeing where art takes me,” says Anna.
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RENOVATE & REFINE
OUT WITH THE
NEW IN WITH THE
old WE’RE SHARING TIPS, TRICKS + UNIQUE WAYS TO INCORPORATE YOUR ANTIQUE ITEMS INTO YOUR HOME
ANTIQUES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK. Whether you’re an antique aficionada, a thrifty thrifter or new to the whole concept of vintage revival; whether it’s a hand-me-down, a thrift-store-find or just something cool you stumbled upon at an estate sale; endless opportunities exist to effortlessly incorporate retro, vintage, antique or whatever-you-want-to-call-them items into different parts of your modern home.
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WHAT IT IS Antique Chest STYLE IT Coffee Table PRO TIP Revive solid-wood pieces with little actual value by refinishing the
tips
wood to your liking.
Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.
Make your piece multi-purpose by turning the lid into a game table or by storing your cocktail accessories inside for an easy-access mini bar!
Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.
Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.
Make it art. Don’t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china.
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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
WINTER FARMER’S MARKET
stories of their favorite travel memo-
FEBRUARY
1, 15
on February 7 or 21 at 7 p.m. to journey virtually around the world as local adventurers share pictures and
PASTA WITH A PURPOSE
Muhlhauser Barn
ries. Pull up a chair and journey to far-
The West Chester Farmers Market
off places and times from behind the
If you love pasta, you won’t want to
moves inside for the winter months,
camera of locals who have extraordi-
miss this fundraiser for the Caring
so you can still stop by! Shop local on
nary stories to share from the past.
Community
Saturday, February 1 and February
WestChesterOH.org
5-9 p.m., enjoy food samples from
15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Winter market meets under the roof of the Muhlhauser Barn, but bundle up because this park rental facility is not heated. WestChesterOH.org
Basil’s on Market
Collaborative.
From
a variety of local restaurants and
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an optional beer and wine tasting.
GIRLS' NIGHT OUT BENEFIT
add-on. Kids under 10 eat for free.
Anthem House
2
Moms on Mission is hosting its sec-
TOUCHDOWN FOR HOPE SUPER BOWL SUNDAY EVENT
Care Outreach. Join them for a fun
ond annual fundraiser, with proceeds benefitting Warm Welcomes Foster Girls’ Night Out on February 8 at 7 p.m.
Food tickets are $15 in advance and $10 additional for beverage CaringCommunityCollaborative.com
15 COCOA CLASSIC 5K
Great American Ballpark Champions Club
at Anthem House, with many fun ven-
The 11th annual Touchdown for
dors to consider. Tickets are $50 and
What’s better than a brisk jog that
HOPE Super Bowl Sunday event
come with a swag bag. Facebook.
ends with a sweet finish? Join the
is Sunday, February 2, starting with
com/events/420532288881603/
Cocoa Classic 5K for a great fam-
tailgating at 5:30 p.m. and Super Bowl kick-off at 6:30 p.m., at the Great American Ballpark Champions Club. Proceeds from Touchdown for HOPE will fund a mental health ser-
VOA MetroPark
ily memory that ends with a warm
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mug of cocoa and a chocolate-cov-
GIVE TEENS THE EDGE FUNDRAISER
MetroPark. Register online or onsite
ered pretzel! The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on February 15 at VOA
Four Points by Sheraton—Cincinnati North
the day of the race. OhioRuns.com/
at Lindner Center of HOPE, bene-
Celebrate all that EDGE Teen Center
CincinnatiCocoaClassic5K
fitting first responders. Tickets are
does for our community with food,
$125. LindnerCenterofHope.org
drink and live music on February 8
vices financial assistance program
at 6:30 p.m. at the Four Points by
15
7, 14
Sheraton—Cincinnati North. Tickets
FAMILY STORY TIME
there will be something for everyone.
Liberty Township Campus
EdgeTeenCenter.com/event-info
The Cincinnati Children’s Ages and
MidPointe Library, Liberty
are $50 per person, and there will be auctions and raffles during the evening;
Every Friday at 11 a.m., join other local families at the Liberty Center location of the MidPointe Library for a storytime you can all enjoy. Get out during the cold months, and celebrate the joy of reading with your little ones.
AGES AND STAGES SEMINAR Cincinnati Children’s
Stages series offers parents useful
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advice on parenting topics with
BEAKS & TALONS PROGRAM
childhood grief and how children
childcare provided and free breakfast. This month’s topic relates to
MidPointe Library, West Chester
experience grief differently. Stop
Meet three birds of prey up close and
by the Liberty Township cam-
personally at the MidPointe Library
pus of Children’s from 9 a.m. to
7, 21
West Chester Community Room on
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February
February 9 at 2 p.m. Representatives
15 for this educational seminar.
ARMCHAIR PROGRAM
from Raptor, Inc. will be present to dis-
CincinnatiChildrens.org
cuss these amazing and graceful birds.
MidPointeLibrary.org
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West Chester Township Hall
No registration required, but space is
Visit West Chester Township Hall
limited. MidPointeLibrary.org
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largest companion animal adop-
2020 WESTERN OHIO WELLNESS EXPO
to find homes for the area’s rescue
tion event! Presented by Petco Foundation and Ten, the event aims and shelter animals to help end
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MidPointe Library, West Chester
Holiday Inn Cincinnati North—
the euthanasia of healthy, adopt-
Taking time out of your day could be
West Chester
able animals in our community.
life-giving to someone in need. On
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February 26, give blood at the Community
Want to learn what’s new in the world
of
wellness?
Attend
the
Western Ohio Wellness Expo on February 15 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati North—West
Chester.
Tickets
are $10, and nearly 100 exhibitors
Room of the West Chester Branch of
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MidPointe Library. Appointments are available from 1:30-7:30 p.m. using spon-
EL-SEWEDY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE El-Sewedy International
will be present. Eventbrite.com/
Academy of Cincinnati
e/2020-western-ohio-wellness-
El-Sewedy International Academy
expo-tickets-83201450779
of Cincinnati is a private charter school in West Chester, offering
sor ID #1479. DonorTime.com
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high-quality
MY FURRY VALENTINE
Islamic setting. Learn more about
this annual display. Club members will
the unique educational opportuni-
be present on February 29 between
Sharonville Convention Center
ties available at the academy’s Open
9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to answer ques-
Stop by the Sharonville Convention
House on February 23 between 11
tions about the artwork, on display at
Center between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
a.m. and 2 p.m. IntlAcademy.org
the MidPointe Library West Chester
pre-
The West Chester Photo Club will
school through eighth grade in an
share over 400 beautiful images in
Saturday February 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, LAKOTA! SPRING MUSICALS OFFER STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE
LOCAL ACTORS AND ACTRESSES ARE GETTING READY TO SING, DANCE AND ACT THEIR WAY INTO YOUR HEARTS. Musicals in Lakota Local Schools this Spring offer everything from modern favorites to long-time classics. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Frozen Jr.
Annie, Jr.
MARCH 6-8
MARCH 6-7
PLAINS JR. SCHOOL
HOPEWELL JR. SCHOOL
LAKOTA EAST HIGH SCHOOL
LAKOTA WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Bringing together sisterly love
Based on a heartwarming
The excitement of the theatre
Lakota West Theater will be
and the courage to be your-
comic strip, Annie Jr. follows
and the ambitions of youth are
sharing the timeless story of a
self, Frozen Jr. is an adaptation
the orphaned heroine and
reflected in this musical about
close-knit Jewish community
of the well-known Broadway
her journey to find a family.
Pippin the young prince, son of
in Russia. Through the journey
musical and hit movie. Anna
Searching
parents
Emperor Charlemagne. Full of
of helping his five daughters to
and Elsa are princesses in
and evading Miss Hannigan,
war, love, betrayal, and always
marry, Tevye the Milkman expe-
Arendelle, where Elsa has a
Annie
everyone
comedy, this musical offers a
riences the importance of love,
secret that could harm her and
with her spunky persistence.
whole new perspective on what
family ties, and the bonds of
her whole nation. Their well-
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“happily ever after” really means.
their small community. The clas-
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sic musical numbers will have
for
wins
known journey is beautifully
her
over
Pippin
Fiddler on the Roof
MARCH 27-29; APRIL 2-4
APRIL 3-5
depicted in this musical, with
you dancing along in your seat.
some of the memorable songs
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and characters from the film. PlainsJr.LakotaOnline.com
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