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Community Recorder
September 17, 2009
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, S E P T . 1 8
ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS
Portraits of Africa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Passionate Arts Center, 31-33 W. Pike St. Gallery 31. Paintings, photographs, textiles, sculpture, pottery and jewelry centered on African theme, with emphasis on children orphaned by AIDS. Works by Ron Peake, David Whitelaw, Ann Harrod, Carin Hebenstreit, John Weber, Don Seither, Pat Jacunski, Paula Cole, Sue Friedmann, Linda Martin, Vernita Henderson and Paula Peake. Free. Through Sept. 25. 393-8358; www.passionateartscenterPAC.blogspot.com. Covington.
ART EXHIBITS
Harlan Hubbard: the Complexity of Simplicity, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Works by Kentucky artist, author, eco-pioneer and riverman Harlan Hubbard. Continues through Sept. 20. $7, $6 seniors, $4 children. 4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Ars Longa. Vita Brevis: Recent Works by Bekka Sage, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Through Sept. 19. 341-5800; evagfarrisartgallery.blogspot.com. Crestview Hills. Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Works by Leslie Shiels, Craig Lloyd, Timothy Tepe, Igo Mintch, Patrice Trauth and Carnegie Kids. Free. Through Oct. 16. 957-1940. Covington. Tia Ellis Paintings, 7 a.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Works on display and for sale. Free. Through Sept. 30. 431-2326. Covington.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Quintessential Wines from Around the World. Liquor Direct Covington, 670 W. Third St. Free. 291-2550; www.liquordirect.net. Covington. Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Knights of Columbus #3908, Father Bealer Council, 605 Lytle Ave. Includes fish, shrimp, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. Drinks available. Carry-out available. Benefits charities of Knights of Columbus #3908. $1.25-$7. Presented by Knights of Columbus #3908, Fr. Bealer Council. 342-6643. Elsmere.
MUSIC - BENEFITS
Rock The Benefit Charity Show with Close To Home, 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Watson Park, The Paramedic, Made Avail, Gold Shoes, Inept and Delta Delta. Benefits Leukemia Research Foundation. $10. 491-2444. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365. Covington.
FOOD & DRINK
MUSIC - ROCK
Crosstown Traffic, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Musical comedy based on 1988 film. $25, $20 members, $18 students. Through Sept. 20. 957-1940. Covington.
RECREATION
American Contract Bridge League Bridge Tournament, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Elsmere Senior Center, 179 Dell St. $4. Presented by Northern Kentucky Bridge Club. 689-5743; www.nkybridge.com. Elsmere. S A T U R D A Y, S E P T . 1 9
Toddler Tales, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Young library users, with the active participation of their adults, have fun developing prereading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Bookworms, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Children’s Activity Center. Young library users, with active participation of their adults, have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 3 1/2 years to 5 years old and up. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSEUMS
Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Recall Turfway’s first 50 years through exhibits. Also on exhibit at Boone County Main Library through Sept. 25. Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
Wine Tasting, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Points vs. PointsThe Relevance of Wine Scores. Liquor Direct Covington, Free. 291-2550; www.liquordirect.net. Covington.
MUSEUMS
Turfway Turns 50: Photographs and Memorabilia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, Free with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free members. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Chakras, 9 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With 8Kount and Zebras In Public. $7. 491-2444. Covington.
MUSIC - COUNTRY
Keith Swinney, 10 p.m. Peecox II, 12200 Madison Pike, 356-1440. Independence.
BENEFITS
freshART, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Outside dinner and reception. Auction of works created in one day in Devou Park by local artists. Benefits BehringerCrawford Museum. $60. Reservations required. 4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Talk Like A Pirate, Drink Like A Fish, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main St. Grand re-opening party and fun-raiser. DJ, Pirates, mermaids, surf and turf appetizers, costume contests and giveaways. With Captain Jack Sparrow. Two floors and two themes. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Performing Arts of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. $100 VIP, $80 VIP advance; $15, $10 advance. 513-509-0951; www.cincyticket.com. Covington.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS LITERARY - STORY TIMES
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Tandem Squares, 8 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Plus level Westernstyle square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington.
FARMERS MARKET
Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Promenade. Mushrooms, onions, apples, baked goods, pumpkins, cut flowers and more. Presented by Northern Kentucky Regional Farmer’s Market. 2922163. Covington. Simon Kenton High School Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Independence Courthouse, 5272 Madison Pike, Includes local vendors’ produce and products and organic produce grown by Simon Kenton’s Future Farmers of America. Presented by Simon Kenton High School. 803-9483. Independence.
FESTIVALS
Kinman Farms Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Kinman Farms, 4175 Burlington Pike, Hay rides, corn maze, concessions, pony rides, bonfires, picnic shelter area and fall decor. $7. Through Oct. 31. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 261-2365. Covington.
ON STAGE THEATER
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $25, $20 members, $18 students. 957-1940. Covington.
SPORTS Northern Wrestling Federation, 7 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, Family friendly entertainment. $10, $8 advance. 426-0490; www.shimmerscomplex.com. Fort Wright. S U N D A Y, S E P T . 2 0
FESTIVALS
Kinman Farms Fall Festival, noon-7 p.m. Kinman Farms, $7. 689-2682; www.kinmanfarmsfallfest.com. Boone County.
FOOD & DRINK
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Cast Party, Wine and Woodford Reserve Tasting and Mini-Cabaret, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Mingle with cast, sample Rhone wines and Woodford Reserve Bourbon. Minicabaret performed by cast. Acclaim Guest Equity Contract Fund. Benefits Acclaim Guest Equity Contract Fund.. $15. Reservations recommended. Presented by Acclaim Awards. 513-621-2787; Covington.
DAVID SORCHER/STAFF
The USS Nightmare is back and will feature three levels and more than 40 horrifying areas. Come aboard if you dare, during the grand opening weekend, Sept. 18 and 19, from 7 p.m. to midnight at 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, for a 40-minute tour of the haunted boat. For more information call 261-8500 or visit www.ussnightmare.com. Pictured is a vampire aboard the USS Nightmare last year. T U E S D A Y, S E P T . 2 2
COMMUNITY DANCE
Line Dancing, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. $6, $3 for first-timers. Presented by H & B Dance Co.. 727-0904. Fort Wright.
FILMS
Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Social hour and cash bar 6:30 p.m. Movie about the power of one man’s voice to inspire tolerance and change. Discussion follows with Dr. Babacar Camara, Miami University professor. $11, $8 advance, $8 students and Enjoy the Arts members. Presented by Cincinnati World Cinema. 781-8151; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.
MUSIC - BLUEGRASS
Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, Zola, 626 Main St. 2617510. Covington.
MUSIC - CABARET
Don Fangman, 11 a.m.-noon, Covington Art Club, 604 Greenup St. Pops and standards performance followed by luncheon. Free. Reservations recommended. 261-1762. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Fat Tuesday, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Royal Palm Orchestra with Bill Gemmer, director. 261-2365. Covington.
RECREATION
Buckethead, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Multi-instrumentalist wears white bucket on his head and white costume mask. $25, $20 advance. 491-2444; www.ticketmaster.com. Covington.
Scrabble Rama!, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Scrabble tournament; prizes. 431-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington. Texas Hold’em Tournaments, 9 p.m. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St. Players gather in tables of eight for the five-card game. Prizes from local beer and liquor distributors available for winners. Final game held at end of an eight week period. Winner of final game receives $500. Ages 21 and up. 491-6659. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
SHOPPING
Buckethead
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 3 p.m. American sign language interpreted and close captioning available. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $25, $20 members, $18 students. 957-1940. Covington. M O N D A Y, S E P T . 2 1
Impresa Quarter Fest, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Edgewood Senior Center, 550 Freedom Park Drive, $1. Presented by Impresa Business Network. 818-0803. Edgewood.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Knitting and Crocheting Group, 4:30 p.m.6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Practice knitting and crochet, exchange patterns and tips. Ages 11 and up. Free. 491-3942. Covington.
FILMS
Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $11, $8 advance, $8 students and Enjoy the Arts members. 781-8151; www.cincyworldcinema.org. Covington.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Cory Moore, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, 344-1413. Crescent Springs.
MUSIC - BLUES
Dick & the Roadmasters Original Blues Jam, 6 p.m.-midnight, Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. All ages. 261-1029. Latonia.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES
It’s Sew Fun, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Frank Duveneck Arts & Cultural Center, 1232 Greenup St. Teens and adults. Free. Registration required. 491-3942; www.duveneckcenter.org. Covington.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Swing Dancing, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Step-NOut Studio, 721 Madison Road, Music by DJ. Free beginner lesson before open dancing. All ages. $5. Presented by CincySwing.Com Ltd.. 513-290-9022. Covington.
DANCE CLASSES
Beginner Lindy Hop Series, 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Step-N-Out Studio, 721 Madison Road, Learn basic steps to classic swing dance and other moves to get started. $40 fourclass session; $12 one night. 513-2909022; www.swingallery.com. Covington.
FARMERS MARKET
Dixie Farmers Market, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Ave. Fresh produce, fruits, baked goods and flowers. 727-2525. Erlanger.
LECTURES
Running Word Wednesday, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Share writing or monologue, or listen to readings by others. Free. Through Dec. 30. 431-2326. Covington.
Over-the-Rhine’s Brewery History, 7 p.m.8:30 p.m. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, “Over-the-Rhine’s Brewery District: The Center of Cincinnati’s Beer Brewing History.” Learn about German culture that drove consumption and production of beer and numerous historic brewery buildings. Ages 18 and up. Free.962-4002; www.kentonlibrary.org. Erlanger.
YOUTH SPORTS
MUSIC - CONCERTS
ON STAGE - THEATER
Volleyball Parent Informational Meeting, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Beechwood High School, 50 Beechwood Road, Cafeteria. Information on Northern Kentucky Junior Volleyball organization. Free. Presented by Northern Kentucky Junior Volleyball. 620-6520. Fort Mitchell.
Katie Laur Tribute Show, 8 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, The Turkeys, Ma Crow, Magnolia Mountain, Scott Risner, Brandt Smith and Brenda Wolferberger, Katie Laur and others. $10. 491-2444. Covington.
ART EXHIBITS
Six New Exhibitions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Free. 957-1940. Covington. Tia Ellis Paintings, 7 a.m. Bean Haus, Free. 431-2326. Covington.
DANCE CLASSES
Beginner Square Dance Class, 7:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Casual dress. Smooth-soled shoes required. $4. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington.
FARMERS MARKET
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington. Kinman Farms, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kinman Farms, 689-2682. Boone County.
ON STAGE - COMEDY PROVIDED
“Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Magic” comes to the U.S. Bank Arena, Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 27. It is a celebration of 65 of Disney’s characters. Times are: 7:30 p.m. through Saturday; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.usbankarena.com.
In Haus Comedy Night, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Local comedians perform. Free. Through Dec. 21. 432-2326; www.beanhaus.com. Covington.
PROVIDED
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA brings beer, pretzels and all things German downtown, Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, on Fifth Street, from Race Street to Broadway. Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The World’s Largest Chicken Dance will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Fountain Square. Visit www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.