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Good Golly, Miss Musical roots prompt one-time teen actress’ turn as jazz singer

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Ringwald will perform with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra Feb. 6-9 at the Southern Theatre. The show, titled Don’t You Forget About Me: Molly Ringwald Sings the Great American Songbook, is part of the Swingin’ with the CJO series.

Though it was the silver screen that made her a household name – most significantly 1980s teen comedies Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink, as well as 1994 TV miniseries The Stand – Ringwald’s interest in music predates her interest in acting. Her father, Bob Ringwald, was a blind jazz pianist, and she began singing with his band when she was young.

“I had always intended to put a jazz group together … after having performed with

my dad’s group for so long,” she says. “It just kind of took me longer than expected.”

Ringwald released Except Sometimes, her first full-length album, in April. The album consists mainly of jazz and musical standards, but finishes out with a jazzedup version of “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” the Simple Minds song that served as the theme for The Breakfast Club.

She was inspired to incorporate the song as a tribute to screenwriter, director and producer John Hughes, who died in 2009. Hughes wrote Ringwald’s three bestknown roles as well as such well-known 1980s films as National Lampoon’s Vacation, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Weird Science.

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Other songs on Ringwald’s album include “Where is Love?” from the musical Oliver!; “The Ballad of the Sad Young Men” from The Nervous Set; and “I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes),” originally composed by Hoagy Carmichael.

Melody is one of the factors that will attract Ringwald to a particular song, but lyrics are the key, she says.

“A certain turn of a phrase, a certain emotion – I think that’s what I connect with more than anything,” says Ringwald.

Many of her live performances have been with small groups, but lately, she’s been finding an appeal in bigger bands such as the CJO. They create a completely different sound, she says, and a well-polished big band can create some incredible music.

It would be tough to describe in advance her local show, she says; though the set list doesn’t change much, no two shows are ever the same.

“It’s one of the things that I love the most about jazz,” she says. “It’s improvisational, and it’s always different.” www.cityscenecolumbus.com

Photos copyright Hussein Katz

he Breakfast Club? Try “The Very Thought of You.” Some people might hear Molly Ringwald’s name and think only of the “Brat Pack” actress known for her roles in a string of 1980s coming-ofage comedies. But while Ringwald is still acting, it’s her passion for jazz music that’s turning heads nowadays.

Molly The average show is about half material from Except Sometimes and half new songs she has been working on. Thus far, her musical repertoire has focused on covers, but she hasn’t ruled out the possibility of writing some of her own songs down the road.

Orchestra Artistic Director Byron Stripling was drawn to Ringwald’s work by its authenticity; as someone who grew up in the jazz world, she has a thorough understanding of it, and that translates well into her music, Stripling says. Having a base in jazz is important to getting songs from the Great American Songbook to sound like they’re supposed to sound, he says.

“This is (from) when songwriters spoke poetry through those lyrics,” says Stripling.

Music isn’t Ringwald’s entire life these days. She’s also taken up writing, publishing two books: Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick, a combination memoir and guide for women, and When it Happens to You: A Novel in Stories, a collection of short stories. She’s also written a handful of articles and book reviews.

She hasn’t given up on acting, either, most recently playing the mother of the main character in ABC Family’s The Secret Life of the American Teenager. The show wrapped up a five-season run in June.

And, of course, she also has to balance those three passions with her personal life. She and her husband, Panio Gianopoulos, have three young children: a 10-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twins, a boy and a girl.

Ringwald doesn’t know for sure what her next move will be, but with acting, writing and singing all under her belt, the only other thing she might like to do, she says, is direct – “and maybe learn Italian.” cs Garth Bishop is editor of CityScene Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.cityscenecolumbus.com

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It was love at first sight when Boggs, a native of Parkersburg, W.Va., first saw a jump-roping team perform while on vacation with her mother, Rochelle, in North Carolina, she says.

After they returned home, Boggs started jumping almost immediately while her mother learned about coaching, and she soon spotted a newspaper ad about tryouts for a local jump rope team.

Now, years later, Boggs is still constantly improving. Playing soccer and running track in high school helped keep her in shape, as does cross fit training today, “but the best way to develop and master the skills is just to jump,” she says.

It’s not easy to juggle a competitive jump-roping career with a full course load, but not only does Boggs manage – she studies in “bits and pieces,” she says – she has also found time to learn to play the violin, making it her third instrument (Nos. 1 and 2 are piano and banjo). She’s captain of the U.S. National Jump Rope Team and is working to found the OSU Jump Rope Club, the first collegiate jump rope team. cs Nathan Rhodes is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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ne of the newer events to be added to the Arnold Sports Festival is jumping up to be noticed thanks to local competitor Tori Boggs.

The event: jump rope. It takes place on the third day of the 26th annual Arnold, which runs Feb. 27-March 2.

Boggs is a sophomore studying industrial design at The Ohio State University. She also happens to be a nine-time world champion and a two-time world record holder in jump rope.

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Online Dining Local food bloggers approach Columbus cuisine from all angles

By Lisa Aurand

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veryone has an opinion on the food he or she eats, but not every opinion is as enlightening – or as enticing – as these.

Here’s a look at some of our city’s most interesting food bloggers.

The Breakfast Grub Guy www.thebreakfastgrubguy.com James Phillips believes your mother was right when she told you breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

But that’s not the only reason he’s devoted his blog entirely to eggs, bacon, hash browns and various other morning eats.

“I think (breakfast) can be the most exciting meal of the day,” Phillips says. “With French toast, you can add all kinds of berries and whipped cream, or coat it in cereal. With pancakes, you can add chocolate chips or James Phillips pecans. You can’t do that with your meatball sub.”

His blog, The Breakfast Grub Guy, has become a creative outlet for Phillips, who recently began working in appliance repair after a stint in call center customer service.

“Basically, I decided to combine three things that I love to do; one is photography and one is storytelling. I usually … try to incorporate a little personal story and humor,” Phillips says. “And also, breakfast is my favorite meal. I decided to 10 cityscene • January/February 2014

take the adventure and make a hobby or pastime out of it.”

Once he began looking around, Phillips, a Galloway area resident, found plenty of eateries serving up bacon and eggs, pancakes and doughnuts.

“I’ve reviewed six or seven doughnut places in Columbus and have barely scratched the surface because there are so many,” he says.

In just over a year, Phillips has compiled reviews of 30 to 40 breakfast joints – with a few food trucks and other food-related posts scattered in. Though he has nothing against chains, Phillips prefers to frequent independently owned restaurants.

Leptologists at Lunch www.leptologistsatlunch.blogspot.com Lots of people go to lunch with coworkers on occasion, but taking that opportunity to review restaurants is a less common concept.

Paul Melko and Candice Strelsky, who met six years ago on the job at Nationwide Insurance, are the friends behind Leptologists at Lunch, a dryly witty food blog written in dialogue format.

Strelsky and Melko, who is also a science fiction writer, discovered they shared mutual interests in science and technology and had similar values. But the thing that cemented their friendship was music.

Candice Strelsky and Paul Melko

“Within a month of sitting next to each other, he cranked up ‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light.’ I had to jump up and start singing. We did a nice little harmonic duet, much to the chagrin of our co-workers,” Strelsky says.

The two naturally began spending time together, including lunches out.

“Like food. Have opinions. That’s all you need for a food blog,” Melko says.

The friends like to visit all types of restaurants, but have developed a taste for Indian food in particular. In the two years they’ve been writing the blog, Melko has greatly expanded his palate. Strelsky, who is the more adventurous eater, has one rule: no chain restaurants.

During the meal, they use an iPad to take notes, jotting down their impressions of the food and snippets of conversation, including jokes.

Afterward, Melko writes up a draft of the blog post and gives it to Strelsky to review and edit. They try to publish a new post at least once a month.

Learning Through Food www.learningthroughfood.blogspot.com Learning Through Food: It’s an apt name for a food blog by a graduate student.

Author Mark Anthony Arceno is studying for a master’s in anthropology at The Ohio State University – with an emphasis on food and culture, of course. www.cityscenecolumbus.com

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Arceno – born in the Philippines, raised in the Detroit area and a student of both the French language and African culture – dishes out his scholarly take on restaurant reviews, recipes and other food-related personal experiences.

He started the blog in January 2011 while employed at Denison University.

“I wanted to find a way to … connect or record everything I wanted to do with food to that point,” Arceno says.

Though he’d been cooking since he was a child – “I think it was either Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Cake or a lemon cake that was the first thing I cooked,” he says – he rediscovered his love of food after watching the 2007 Disney Pixar movie Ratatouille, about a rat who wants to be a chef, while he was an undergraduate student at Albion College in Michigan.

Recipes on the blog are written out conversationally, with descriptions of how to do each step – and, occasionally, discussion about the “whys” behind them, with accompanying links.

Now that he’s in grad school, he doesn’t have as much time to cook, so the content has shifted to restaurant reviews and posts about food culture. “(I write about) my experiences with local farmers and brewers and people in the local food movement,” Arceno says. “There’s so much more than just food as nourishment.” cs

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By Garth Bishop

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local music groups you ought to know about (if you don’t already) There’s more to central Ohio’s musical repertoire than Bow Wow, Rascal Flatts and Saving Jane.

No less talented than the acts that have hit it big are a huge number of bands, orchestras and solo musicians yearning for recognition.

CityScene couldn’t possibly document them all, but here are a few worth hearing.

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Dave Buker & the Historians

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The music of this six-piece Columbus outfit used to be referred to as “electro-folk,” but as it has phased out the used of synthesizers and similar instruments, it has settled into a more conventional folk groove.

“Now it kind of falls more in the line of ’70s rootsy rock like the Band and Neil Young,” says lead vocalist and guitarist Dave Buker.

The band’s genesis was in January 2010, when Buker and drummer Joe Spurlock collaborated on a score for a local film. As the band grew in size, the scope of its members’ experience drove it closer to the folk-roots genre, and it has recently begun to utilize all its members’ vocal abilities through three-, four- and even five-part harmonies.

Buker works hard to instill meaning in all the songs he writes, taking events from his and others’ lives and translating them into music that will engage listeners. Among his favorites are Jackson Browne, Paul Simon and the Beatles.

“A lot of what I do as a writer nostalgic and has a lot of hindsight about it,” he says.

The band released its first full-length album, titled What Can Bring You Back to Me?, in October. Much of the 10-track album consists of love songs, and making sure the record was cohesive from beginning to end was a high priority for Buker.

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It may be just a tongue-in-cheek way to describe a Midwestern take on high-energy rock ‘n’ roll, but try finding another band that defines its sound as “Mennonite glam rock.”

The Black Owls – a five-piece band with two members hailing from Granville and three hailing from Cincinnati – was formed in 2007. Its line-up has changed substantially since then, though, as members have been added and roles have evolved;

The Black Owls

for instance, a second guitarist was added, and a full-time drummer was brought on to allow singer David Butler to focus on his vocals.

Butler describes the group’s music as “power anthem songs with dark optimism,” dealing with such themes as alcohol and relationships as stories of remission and rebirth. www.cityscenecolumbus.com

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“For me, personally, I was writing about various relationships that I had been in over the last couple of years and how those experiences had changed me at moments when I felt … I was weaker than I thought I was,” he says.

The group also released LPs in 2010 and 2011.

“I write all the lyrics, and they’re all kind of cautionary tales of bad behavior,” Butler says.

He gives as an example a song titled “Tree Blood,” a song about battling alcohol abuse and its effect on a relationship – a theme perhaps more typically suited to country music, but performed with a vibe more reminiscent of an Irish drinking song, Butler says. Another, “Mr. Tornado,” is about a man who hopes a tornado will take away his town so he can start over.

Heavy songs with more hooks and intelligence are the group’s general goal, with a strong emphasis on charisma and stage presence during live shows. A backdrop for live performances helps establish an atmosphere, Butler says.

“It’s sort of trying to bring back some of the oldschool shine and glitter of rock ‘n’ roll,” he says.

The Black Owls’ influences range from David Bowie and Iggy Pop to Television and T. Rex, Butler says.

The most recent of the Black Owls’ five albums, Wild Children, was released in the fall. The group’s next show is slated for Jan. 4 at MOTR Pub in Cincinnati. cityscene • January/February 2014 13

The Early Interval

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Only one musical group in Columbus lists among its instruments the crumhorn, shawm, rackett, vielle, rebec and vihuela.

The Early Interval is central Ohio’s premier medieval and Renaissance music ensemble and a perennial part of Early Music in Columbus’ performance schedule. The latter is now in its 34th season, while the former was formed in 1976, and the band has been an important part of the concert series’ success.

“There are so many people who know (the Early Interval) and have become supporters over the years,” says Early Music Program Director Katherine Wolfe. “They have just brought so much to the series with the different programming that they have done.”

The Early Interval had six members when it was founded, and it still has six today; though line-ups have changed over the years, two members persist from the early days: Director Ron Cook and his wife, Janice. It’s named for the early music store on Arcadia Avenue that two group members were running when the group formed.

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The group’s style predates even classical music, utilizing chants and a huge variety of uncommon instruments, from recognizable ones such as the lute and the harp to long-forgotten ones such as the pipe and tabor (a three-hole pipe played with one hand and a small drum played with the other) and the theorbo (a lute with a long neck extension). Many of these instruments have been specially ordered, preserved for many years or even built locally by a one-time group member.

“Today, the group uses something close to 150 different instruments over the course of its performances,” says Cook.

The Early Interval has two performances on Early Music’s 2013-14 calendar: A Mediterranean Twelfth Night Celebration Jan. 4-5 at First Congregational Church and Under Tuscan Skies March 28 at Capital University. cs

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An App a Day Smartphone apps provide handheld motivation and assistance for fitness-conscious users

By Stephan Reed Technology has found its way into many facets of daily life, whether it be personal communication, videography or the simple sharing of cat pictures.

Now, it has wriggled its way into the health realm by way of smartphone apps.

“Apps are very good for people who are just starting up,” says Bill DeStefano, partner at Metro Fitness Gyms, which uses smartphone technology for some of its inhouse machines. “They help monitor your activity, keep you consistent and hold you personally accountable.”

Apps make for a fun and easy way to get motivated for workouts, but as an individual progresses and becomes more serious, he or she should turn to the helping hand of a physical trainer, DeStefano says.

“I would only take sound advice from someone with certification,” he says.

“It’s hard to distinguish how many calories you’re burning and consuming. It’s a gauge, so it’s not completely accurate.”

From running to calorie counting, there’s something for everyone in the online marketplace. Load up some of these and inspire personal fitness motivation.

Barcodes and Barbells Complete with a day-to-day calorie intake and burn tracker, the Fooducate app is perfect for someone trying to watch calories while getting toned and fit.

Fooducate has a massive, user-driven database of food and drinks that can be looked up simply by scanning a barcode with your camera. When you scan, you’re shown the nutritional information and a personalized health grade for the product. You then can add it to your daily intake if it fits your diet or reconsider and put that product back on the shelf or cupboard.

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The app also offers health tips and, if you so desire, daily reminders to track your health. The burn-tracker gives an accurate reading of how many calories one burns during many different workouts, ranging from walking and cleaning to Pilates and rock climbing.

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Map your runs and routes with the free Nike+ Running app.

Using GPS technology, the app tracks where you go and gives you map of where you went, highlighting areas where you ran the fastest and slowest. Set up a custom pump-up playlist to get the most out of your run with the touch of the PowerSongs button.

Full Recharge We’ve all been there – waking up 20 minutes before the alarm sounds, feeling refreshed and ready to face the day, only to get 20 more minutes of rest and wake up feeling groggy and exhausted. This is because a new sleep cycle has started and been disrupted.

The Sleepytime app works to prevent this irritating issue by calculating the best times to fall asleep based on when one needs to wake up, and the best times to wake up based on when one falls asleep. It also takes into account the 14 extra minutes it takes to actually fall asleep.

Custom Circuit A free app and a 99-cent premium version promise copious calorie burning with the Sworkit and Sworkit Pro Circuit Training Workout.

Put in how much time you have to work out and let this app start up the right workout for you. The user can choose among strength training exercises, yoga poses, stretching and an all-encompassing fitness experience. You can even pick and choose the individual exercises you want to skip or include before you begin.

They’re Everywhere Who said running can’t be fun?

With the Zombies, Run! app, you place yourself into a horror film and have to escape zombies before they get you. And the only way to get away is to outrun the braineating monsters.

With your headphones in, you hear the zombies as they approach and storyline to keep you completely immersed in your run. Should you take the direct route home? No way. You’re surrounded. The only way to make it safe is to push yourself a little more and take a new route to your base.

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Gym and Proper Spare fellow exercisers’ sanity by exercising good gym etiquette • Clean off weight benches and exercise equipment when you’re done with them – even if you don’t think you got them dirty. Consider it a contribution toward the next user’s peace of mind.

• Save the grunting, groaning and shouting for home workouts where no one can hear you. We all know you’re at the gym and working hard; you don’t need to hammer the point home like you’re Jimmy Connors.

• On a related note, no one wants to hear your cell phone conversations, so don’t have them when you’re working out.

• Deodorant is your friend; apply liberally.

Go easy on the perfume and cologne, though. You’re not trying to impress anyone; all you need to do is avoid offending everyone’s senses.

• Dress appropriately. Shirts are good.

Jeans are bad. And wearing spandex is a dangerous game.

• Keep the music down. No matter how much you like the Insane Clown Posse, no one else wants to hear it blaring out of your earbuds. And don’t be the knucklehead who just blasts his or her music without even bothering with earbuds or headphones.

• Return weights to their proper place when you’re done with them, and try not to rattle the walls of the gym by dropping them on the floor.

• Keep your mind on your workout and don’t ogle the other patrons. And see if you can keep the ogling of yourself in the mirror to a minimum while you’re at it. “Hey everyone! Come see how good I look!”

• If there’s a robust crowd waiting to use a piece of equipment you’re using, keep your time on it reasonable – 30 minutes is OK, an hour is too much. And if you have to wait, be gracious about it; lose the hovering, the eye-rolling and the attention-seeking sighs.

• If you need to bring the kids with you, that’s fine, but have a plan for them. If the gym has child care, great. Just don’t leave them to their own devices, letting them bug other patrons and screw around on equipment they don’t know how to use.

Vaccines and Screenings to Keep Current

By Aamna Aziz Pneumococcal: The vaccine only guards against a fractious of pneumococcus bacteria, but is strongly encouraged for adults ages 65 and older. The vaccine is recommended for those older than 2 years of age with chronic heart or lung disorders, or those with spleen dysfunction. Alaskan natives and certain American Indian populations are also recommended for the vaccination, and a separate treatment exists for children under 2. Consult your physician to figure out what is right for you and your family.

Influenza: Trivalent (protecting against three different viruses) and quadrivalent (protecting against four different viruses) vaccines are both available this season.

While influenza vaccines are not recommended for children younger than 6 months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge vaccination yearly for those who are older and healthy. The vaccine is available in multiple forms. Consult your physician about what is right for you.

TDAP: Those who have not had the TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine before should receive one and follow up with a dose every 10 years. Women should get a dose with every pregnancy.

Varicella: Those who have not had chicken pox before should get the vaccination. The disease is highly contagious and, though mildly infectious, it should be taken seriously to ward off serious complications, including pneumonia and inflammation of the brain.

CDC recommends two doses of the vaccine for children ages 1 to 12 years, at least three months apart. The vaccine is not suitable for individuals who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems. www.cityscenecolumbus.com

Hepatitis A: The Hep A vaccine is recommended for children more than a year old, in two doses at least six months apart, and also for those visiting foreign countries.

MMR: This vaccine prevents measles, mumps and rubella and is encouraged for all susceptible adolescents and adults. Students attending universities, those who travel for work and those employed in the health care industry are strongly encouraged to receive the vaccine. Pregnant women should not be vaccinated.

RV: The vaccine is recommended for infants at 2, 4 and 6 months to prevent the rotavirus infection, a disease that causes as many as 500,000 deaths per year.

Mammograms: This test for breast cancer is recommended every other year for women starting at age 40, and then annually after 50 years of age.

Colonoscopy: One of the best-known screenings, this test for colon cancer is recommended for men and women over the age of 50 every five to 10 years.

Diabetes Screening: The American Diabetes Association estimates that 7 million Americans are undiagnosed diabetic. An inexpensive blood test at your local physician’s office will provide peace of mind or guidelines for proper care.

Blood Pressure: Blood pressure monitors are abundant at local pharmacies for free testing. A five-minute test could be key in helping prevent or raise awareness of heart disease. Recommended beginning at age 20.

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TopTips Central Ohio top docs give their health advice Cosmetic Surgery: Tips for Looking Younger and Feeling Refreshed

Dr. Charles Runels Artemis Laser & Vein Center, Dublin

Vampire facelift: Using PRP (platelet-rich plasma) in conjunction with an HA (hyaluronic acid) filler such as Juvederm will give you a more youthful and attractive shape and smoother texture, and will increase blood flow, which will even skin tone and give you a glowing appearance.

O-shot: Using this same technology, the O-Shot® procedure works by using PRP to stimulate stem cells to grow healthier tissue. This helps with urinary incontinence and natural lubrication, and increases sexual response. And the whole procedure for processing the blood and injecting the growth factors takes less than 10 minutes in our office!

Laser resurfacing: Research shows if you receive laser resurfacing of the face, you will see an improved effect and faster healing time if PRP is immediately applied after the procedure. It can be applied topically because the laser opens up passageways for the PRP to leak through.

Dermatology: Skin Care Tips Dr. Mary Beth Luca Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery of Dublin

â The.incidence of malignant melanoma continues to rise worldwide. Early detection is key to survival. See your dermatologist once a year for a complete skin examination. Perform monthly skin self-examinations.

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look for a mole that may be changing in size, shape or color. If a mole becomes pink or itchy, that may be of concern as well. â Protect your skin from ultraviolet light exposure (sun and tanning beds). Apply sunscreen (SPF 30) 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 90 minutes or just after swimming. â Studies show generous application of a moisturizer is very effective in minimizing the fine lines of aging. Application of glycolic acids and tretinoin cream can help reverse superficial wrinkling.

Allergy: Allergy Tips

Drs. Michael Franz, Deborah OrtegaCarr, Don McNeil, Grace Ryu, Philip Rancitelli, Jennifer Bullock and (not pictured) Joseph Bullock Midwest Allergy, northwest Columbus â If you have experienced daily asthma symptoms or a life-threatening asthma attack, or are resistant to standard asthma treatment, you should see an allergist. Allergies account for one of the top three factors that can cause difficulty in controlling asthma. This is one of the top recommendations made by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. â With health care and medication costs rising, consider allergy shots (immunotherapy) to improve your quality of life and decrease health care costs. It is estimated that allergy shots can reduce cost by as much as 41 percent.

â Environmental control measures are important. Keep windows closed and use air conditioning, use dust mite proof encasings on mattresses and pillows, wash sheets in hot water (greater than 130 degrees Fahrenheit) weekly, and keep humidity levels low in your home (less than 50 percent) to decrease dust mite and mold levels.

Gynecology: Pregnancy Tips Dr. Akas Jain Reproductive Gynecology Inc., Westerville

Start trying early: Statistically, getting pregnant is not easy – even couples under age 38 who have no known fertility problems only have a 15-20 percent of conceiving in any given month, but 70-80 percent should achieve a pregnancy within six months. A woman’s age is the single most important factor in reproductive success, so it is recommended couples begin trying as soon as their lifestyle permits. Couples should not delay speaking with their health care provider about any difficulties conceiving so as to ensure a prompt diagnosis can be established and treatment can begin in a timely fashion. While much of testing and treatment focuses around the female patient, about 40 percent of infertile couples are affected by male infertility. It is recommended that a couple seek consultation after one year of unprotected intercourse fails to achieve a pregnancy, and women over 35 years of age should not wait beyond six months to see a care provider.

Optimize health and nutrition: Women planning pregnancy should obviously avoid smoking and limit their intake of alcohol (fewer than two drinks per day) and caffeine (no more than two cups per day). www.cityscenecolumbus.com

health&fitness Being too thin or too heavy can affect hormone levels and adversely affect ovulation. While sperm production is more resilient, male obesity is associated with impaired fertility. An improved diet and moderate exercise can help couples not only conceive, but also decrease the risk of miscarriage.

Overrating stress: It can be disheartening to find unpredictable obstacles that may prevent a couple from growing their family. While women in particular are often told that stress causes infertility, there is no research to support this claim. Excessive amounts of stress may affect ovulation in certain conditions, but routine stress should not be a reason a woman cannot conceive. Often, it is the infertility that can cause the stress, not stress causing infertility. Starting the discussion or consulting with an expert is often the first step to overcoming these obstacles.

Dentistry: Tooth Care Tips

â Dental veneers can provide “instant orthodontics” for many people in two visits.

Veneers can change the color of your teeth and the overall appearance of your smile, making crooked teeth look straight.

Orthopedics: Post-Operative Recovery Tips

Dr. Jason M. Hurst Joint Implant Surgeons, Inc., New Albany

Drs. Shayer Shah, Brooke Fox, Michael Willmann, Lori Cronin and Melissa Baker The Gentle Dentist, Worthington â If you follow the original “Dr. Coulman NO CAVITY” guarantee, you will never have another cavity again. The recipe is: Brush for at least two minutes, morning and night. Floss at least once per day. Rinse with Listerine in the morning. Rinse with ACT fluoride rinse at night and do not eat or drink after. â Sugar intake on its own does not necessarily cause cavities. It is the frequency of exposure to foods – e.g., grazing all day – that leads to tooth decay. Eat at meals only and drink water after meals to cleanse your mouth.

â Observe a wellbalanced diet. â Stay as active as possible while still adhering to post-operative restrictions. â Limit the use of narcotic pain medication to the lowest amount necessary to control your post-operative discomfort.

Oncology: Cervical Cancer Prevention Tips Dr. Ritu Salani The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Screenings:.Cervical cancer is one of just a few cancers with a pre-cancerous state.

Screening for cervical cancer with the Pap test, which involves taking a small sample of cells from the cervix, has been very effective in preventing cervical cancer or catching it early, when it is very treatable – even curable. Testing should begin at age 21 and, after age 30, women may also be evaluated with HPV (human papillomavirus) testing. When results are normal, testing can be done every three to five years.

HPV link: The No. 1 risk factor for cervical cancer is HPV. It is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States and almost every sexually active person will acquire HPV at some point in their lives – even if they have only had one or two sexual partners throughout their lives. The vaccine has been shown to be very effective in reducing the number of pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions. The series of vaccinations can be given to boys and girls ages 9 to 26.

Reducing your risk: In order to reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer, you can do the following things: stay upto-date on your Pap tests, get the HPV vaccine (if applicable) and quit smoking.

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Strange Studies Take a look at the findings of some interesting recent health studies

By Stephan Reed Cerebral Advantage A recent study by the University of Montreal shows that the babies of pregnant women who exercise 20 minutes a day, three times a week, are smarter than their less-active counterparts. Getting the blood moving creates a more mature cerebral activation and more rapid brain development. So instead of taking it easy during your nine months, give your baby a head start by getting your heart rate up.

Tummy Fat, Teens and Truffles For teens with a sweet tooth, there is good news. In the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study, performed by the University of Granada, teens who eat chocolate showed lower levels of abdominal fat. Flavonoids, found primarily in dark chocolate, have antioxidant, antithrombotic, antiinflammatory and antihypertensive properties and can result in lower BMI levels for teenagers. If you’re under 18, go ahead and have another piece!

Sprite and Spirits Having a hard time the morning after a few too many alcoholic beverages? A can of Sprite or a bottle of soda water could be your hangover cure. In a study by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Food and Function, alcohol itself was found not guilty for the crime of dreadful fatigue, light sensitivity and sour stomach. When alcohol is metabolized, the liver releases acetaldehyde, the real hangover criminal.

Sprite and soda water help to quickly convert acetaldehyde into acetate, an enzyme that has no inherent negative effects to the body in regard to alcohol.

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Be prepared for central Ohio’s major athletic events in 2014 If you want to be part of one or more of the big walks, runs and other health-centered events that come through Columbus this year, your best bet is to start early.

Not only do some of them sell out months in advance, they all require a certain amount of preparation.

A few of the big ones you should be sure not to overlook are: Last Chance for Boston Marathon Feb. 23 www.premierraces.com Capital City Half Marathon May 3 www.capitalcityhalfmarathon.com Relay Around Columbus June 28-29 www.relayaroundcolumbus.com Pelotonia Aug. 8-10 www.pelotonia.org New Albany Walking Classic (10th annual) Sept. 7 www.newalbanywalkingclassic.com Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon Oct. 19 www.columbusmarathon.com To make the most out of your running, walking, cycling or other athletic experience, consider the following tips: • Expect to get in six to eight weeks of training for a 5K race and three to five months for a marathon or lengthy bike race.

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A Study in Scarlet 221B Baker Street meets 333 West Broad Street in Sherlock Holmes exhibition

By Aamna Aziz

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On Feb. 8, the science center plays host to The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes, a tribute to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective that allows visitors to learn about Holmes’ history and attempt to unravel the many mysteries he solved. The exhibition’s run at COSI lasts until Sept. 1.

The 10,000-square-foot production is modeled after the London underground that Holmes so often trod. Thanks to meticulous detail and the aid of historians and experts alike, attendees will find themselves in a transformed world, says Jaclyn Reynolds, public relations and social media manager for COSI. “You’re walking the streets of London as Sherlock Holmes would have,” Reynolds says.

Amid the cobblestones, visitors can expect to discover a plethora of Holmes memorabilia: various publications, period artifacts and even props from the detective’s

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many on-screen appearances, including the two Robert Downey Jr. movies, CBS’s Elementary the BBC’s Sherlock. There’s even a page from the original manuscript of The Hound of the Baskervilles, one of Doyle’s most famous Holmes tales.

Though much can be learned in the historical and cultural section of the exhibition, the meat of it is the mystery section. Visitors will be given journals at the start of their journey – houndstooth hats optional – and are encouraged to embrace their roles as detectives in an attempt to solve a mystery.

The mystery is an authentic story crafted by Anthony Horowitz, the authorized writer of the Doyle estate.

“Guests get to go through the exhibition and learn about solving crimes, code breaking, botany and chemistry,” says Josh Kessler, project manager at COSI. While deduction is, of course, an important aspect of the exhibition’s mystery, technology will provide the occasional boost. For instance, lasers are used to help amateur sleuths accurately predict the trajectory of a bullet.

Landing the exhibition was a boon for COSI, Kessler says, lauding its emphasis on the science behind crime-solving – a subject that has amassed enormous popularity in recent years thanks to a plethora of police procedurals on TV, even though its roots go back to more than a century before anyone ever strung together the letters C-S-I. Doyle’s stories touched on everything from inferences and predictions to deconstructing crime scenes, and the best way to capture his legacy is to place the audience right in the middle of it.

The exhibition arrives just in time for COSI’s 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated March 29. cs Aamna Aziz is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.cityscenecolumbus.com

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A closer look at living rooms and their cousins, great rooms ALSO: Low-Cal Liquor p31 • Community Spotlight p32 • Available Homes p33

Dream Outside the Box At Truberry, we expect nothing less. We believe each home should be as unique as each homeowner.

Beginning with your inspiration, your dreams, your special requests, we create a home that’s not just yours—it’s you.

Rather than tweak pre-existing floor plans, you’ll sit with our architects from the start.

We can give you the circular meditation room that faces sunrise… the car lift for your classics… the stone wine cellar that holds its humidity… the gourmet kitchen with pizza oven… the secret entrance to your hidden man cave... whatever you desire.

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❷ The 5-foot contemporary linear wide-view fireplace sports stone surround.

It’s one of two fireplaces in the house; while the other, in the hearth room, has the more traditional fireplace look, this one has a unique and unconventional look.

❸ Keeping with the mid-century design theme of the 2012 Parade, the floor is

made from manufactured reclaimed hardwood. That flooring style continues through the entire first floor.

❹ Built-in wine racks line the top of the wall as well as the north side of it, earn-

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This bright and eye-catching great room is part of Bob Webb Group’s house in the 2013 BIA Parade of Homes at Jerome Village. Open space was a major theme in the 5,509-square-foot house.

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Low-Cal Liquor in the spirit

Enjoy a drink without breaking your weight-loss resolutions

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If you want to keep the calorie count down on what you drink, too, consider some liquors from the lighter side of the cabinet.

In general, the lower the alcohol content of a liquor, the lower its calorie content. You can most effectively keep the calories down by drinking it straight, but if it’s mixers you seek, read on.

Patron Silver Tequila Calories per fluid ounce: 69 Carbs per fluid ounce: 0 Try it in: A Berry Melon Tequito Recipe: Mix 1 oz. tequila, 1 oz. melon liqueur, ¾ oz. lime juice, ¼ oz. soda water, 4-6 cranberries and 4-6 strawberries in a martini glass. Garnish with mint leaves and a lemon wheel.

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Calories per fluid ounce: 65 Carbs per fluid ounce: 0 Try it in: A Manhattan Recipe: Combine 1 ½ oz. whiskey, ½ oz. sweet vermouth and a dash of bitters over ice. Garnish with a cherry.

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Absolut Vodka Calories per fluid ounce: 67 Carbs per fluid ounce: 10 Try it in: A Bloody Mary Recipe: Combine 4 oz. vodka, 4 oz. tomato juice, 1 oz. Worcestershire sauce, ½ oz. lemon juice, 1 tsp. horseradish and four dashes of hot sauce in a tall glass. Garnish with a celery stick and a lemon wedge.

Dewar’s Scotch Calories per fluid ounce: 69 Carbs per fluid ounce: 0 Try it in: An Old Fashioned Recipe: Muddle 1 tsp. sugar, 2 dashes bitters, an orange slice and a cherry with a splash of water or soda water in a rocks glass. Add 1 oz. Scotch and ice, then garnish with another cherry and orange slice.

Malibu Rum Original Calories per fluid ounce: 51 Carbs per fluid ounce: 5.3 Try it in: A Tropical Swizzle Recipe: Mix 1 oz. rum, 2 lemon wedges, 6 mint leaves and 3 1-cm. watermelon cubes over crushed ice in a tall glass and top off with soda water. Garnish with watermelon and mint. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com

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Lots will soon be ready for building in the neighborhood, which represents the next phase in the community that hosted the 2013 BIA Parade of Homes.

Tree-lined lots, many of them on cul-de-sacs, and easy access to an adjacent community center are among the highlights of Hawthorne.

Hawthorne will have 136 homes when three building phases there are complete. When all is said and done, Jerome Village – located in southeastern Union County, north of Dublin – will have 2,300 mid-scale and upscale homes.

Trails End Municipality/Township: Liberty Township Builder: Truberry Custom Homes Location: The intersection of Home Road and state Route 315 School district: Olentangy Local Schools Price range: $600,000-$900,000 Number of homes when complete: 148 Special features: Most lots back up to open space, and many are scenic walkout lots. Each lot is at least a half-acre in size, and all homes sit back from adjacent roads.

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School district: Olentangy Number of homes when complete: 82 twin single condominiums Price range: Starting from the $270,000s Style of homes: Twin single condominiums, stone and stucco exteriors Year opened: 2003 Special features: Enjoy maintenance-free living with snow removal and lawn care. Community amenities include a private clubhouse and pool which was voted the best community feature by the Building Industry Association. The development is located across the street from Orange Township’s 38-acre park, which features walking trails, athletic fields and a community pool. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com

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Tartan Ridge – Wooded lot. 10’ ceilings on first floor, 9’ ceilings on second floor. Great open floor plan. $899,900.

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PARK PLACE AT NORTH ORANGE – 5 level split, 3 car garage, lots of upgrades. 7922 Reins Court. $499,900.

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Story and a half, open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 3 car garage, lots of upgrades. Call Rick Tossey: 614-876-5577.

Nelson Farms – Spectacular walkout with woods to the back. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, kitchen with large pantry and butler’s pantry, 3 car garage. 3,483 square feet.

1690 Shale Run Drive. $589,900.

Trails End – 2014 Parade home. Buyer can still do decorating. Call Neil Rogers: 614-619-8777.

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Manors at Homestead – 6149 Ray's Way. 1,966 square feet, great open floor plan, tons of windows, gourmet kitchen. City of Hilliard. $255,599.

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SAVONA AT TARTAN WEST – Beautiful condominium ready for move in! 2,773 square feet. Three bedrooms and 3.5 baths. First floor master with large garden bath and two walk-in closets. 6733 Vineyard Haven Loop. $351,060. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com

JEROME VILLAGE – 3,064 square feet. 2 story, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car side-load garage, treed lot fronts on cul-de-sac. New Jerome Village Community Center with two pools opening summer 2014. 9580 Persimmon Place. Dublin Schools. $440,000.

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Rock Your Body Boulder offers many ways to stay fit in the new year Story and photos by Rose Davidson

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olorado is known for its environmental efforts, but it’s not just nature that’s being kept in good shape there.

In Boulder in particular, citizens are embracing an active lifestyle that seems to blend seamlessly with the beautiful outdoors that already exists in the city. I visited the city just a few months ago and was instantly inspired by the vast expanses of open space and the extensive array of options for taking advantage of it all.

Chautauqua Park, one of Boulder’s most popular parks, connects to the Flatirons by several trails.

A new year often means new goals for improving one’s health, and 2014 is no different. While vacation can sometimes squash those goals in the blink of an eye, Boulder might just hold the motivation you need to fully commit to staying fit.

If maintaining a healthy lifestyle is part of the itinerary, a little Colorado cardio could be just what the doctor ordered.

Biking From leisurely rides to rigorous mountain biking, there’s a lane, route or path for every kind of cyclist.

Colorado was recently ranked the second most bike-friendly state in the country, with many active citizens using bikes as a way to get around town. And with more than 300 miles of bikeway in Boulder alone, the city supports cycling as a primary form of transportation.

For those only in the area for a short while, the Boulder B-cycle bike share program is an easy option for temporary bike rentals. The growing system has more than

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{travel} 20 stations for selecting and returning bicycles, and they’re distributed throughout the city for easy access from various locations. It’s just $7 per day or $20 for a weeklong pass, making it a greener alternative that costs significantly less green than renting a car.

While the shareable cycles aren’t meant for more rough-and-tumble activities, there are other rental options. If mountain biking sounds like a more suitable form of exercise for you, there are plenty of areas to pedal through in Boulder.

The Valmont Bike Park is just one option; the cycle-centric park is a sanctuary for riders of all experience levels. Mountain bikers can take to one of the various trails or, for the more adventurous, head to the terrain park, replete with dirt jumps and other features for trying out some stunts.

While not as varied as the numerous trails at Valmont, the Boulder Creek Path is also a good biking option – the casual uphill ride through the woods bends along the Boulder Creek for some serene views of Colorado’s nature scene.

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Hiking No matter the difficulty level desired, Boulder has the hiking trail for it. Open Space and Mountain Parks is the organization that oversees many of the city’s outdoor areas, preserving more than 45,000 acres of land while managing 146 miles of trails. There are trails for everything from plant identification and animal observation to simply walking the dog.

The Flatirons, made up mainly of five gigantic rock formations, tower majestically over the city. They’re perhaps the most distinguishable landmark in the area, so they’re a natural focal point of physical activity.

Trails to the Flatirons can be accessed through Chautauqua Park, one of the most popular in Boulder for its wide variety of amenities, including tennis courts, a playground and a picnic area. While the Flatirons trails can be fairly difficult, others such as the Mesa trail (for beginners) and the Royal Arch trail (of moderate difficulty) can be less strenuous alternatives.

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ertion, but the view from the summit may just be worth the effort.

Rose Davidson is a contributing writer.

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Walking In the heart of Boulder is Pearl Street Mall, a four-block stretch of pedestrianfriendly outdoor shopping. The smokefree strip is closed off to street traffic, offering an idyllic area for walkers to take in some crisp Colorado air.

Especially on weekends, the atmosphere has an exciting quality. Street performers, such as a contortionist and a man whose specialty is creating giant bubbles with a rope, come out of the woodwork. Both have become popular entertainers among frequent visitors.

Not only is the outdoor venue a great place to get in a little light exercise, but the businesses themselves support the healthy lifestyle that Boulder personifies. Shops such as Peppercorn, a gourmet kitchen boutique, provide ways for shoppers to bolster their good health with imported foods and just about every cooking gadget in existence.

Just a short stroll from the middle of the mall, the Boulder County Farmers’ Market sets up shop every Wednesday and Saturday in the warmer months. The vendors sell fresh produce, meats and cheese – much of it organic – and pastries and wines can be purchased as well.

A little bit farther down the street is the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse; it’s one of several tea houses in the area, but this one is special in origin. The establishment served as a gift from Boulder’s sister city of Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with many of the building’s elements having been created in the Asian country before arriving at the tea house. cs

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People

Oil painter focuses on human subjects to better grab the viewer’s attention

By Garth Bishop

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umans have an easy time connecting to other humans, so for painter David Denniston, incorporating humans into art is the best way to ensure the viewer connects to that art.

Denniston works primarily in oil, always with an emphasis on the human figure and typically with a single light source to deepen lights and darks.

A Michigan native, Denniston has been in Columbus since 1986 and now lives in German Village. He’s been making art on and off since he graduated from the Columbus Col-

lege of Art and Design 25 years ago, though his interest in it goes back farther than that.

Growing up, Denniston was always interested in art and music, and excelled at Above: David Denniston Left: Good Morning Right: Lyre

both in high school. His parents encouraged him to check out CCAD to explore the former, though initially, more of his interest lay with the latter.

“I thought I was going to be a musician, and luckily, I had supportive parents who knew I needed something to fall back on,” he says.

It was CCAD where, thanks to mandatory fine arts classes, Denniston discovered oil painting and the options it presents to the artist. He’s been using it as a medium ever since, though it’s only recently that he’s adopted it as his main medium and moved away from the mixed media work he had been doing before.

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{visuals} “I find it’s a medium that allows you to keep on going over it and playing with it until you get it the way you like,” he says.

He’s gravitated toward humans as a means to engage the viewer – use of people, and especially use of eye contact, helps viewers engage with paintings, he says.

Much of Denniston’s recent work has followed a narrative centered on a South African model who lives in Franklinton, always clad in a specific red dress, with the associated paintings all set in the west Columbus neighborhood.

“Sometimes she’s the focus of paintings, other times she’s background, but there’s always her and her surroundings with that red dress,” says Denniston.

It’s no coincidence that Denniston chose a Franklinton model for his current series of works. He spends a lot of time in the neighborhood himself, as he maintains a studio at Franklinton artists’ hub 400 West Rich, and has been inspired by the community and its residents.

That inspiration drove him to make Franklinton a key part of his present endeavor.

“I was trying to pull in and create something I could work on for a set period of time,” he says.

Also providing substantial inspiration for Denniston are gallery shows around

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town, particularly those at the Columbus Museum of Art. He is a big fan of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, Robert Rauschenberg and Christian Boltanski.

Some of Denniston’s work is on display at Angela Meleca Gallery in downtown Columbus. The gallery will host a major exhibition for him – with the working title Fact vs. Fiction – in the fall.

His paintings for the show will focus on realistic depictions of individuals in entirely fantastic situations, he says.

“It’s not just portraiture,” Denniston says. “I put people in surroundings and settings that engage the viewer, and there’s a story or more to what’s going on.”

He also has a number of paintings hanging in 400 West Rich’s event space and in the building’s Strongwater Food and Spirits bar and restaurant. cs Garth Bishop is editor of CityScene Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.cityscenecolumbus.com

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Gallery Exhibits Terra Gallery: Winter Salon Show through Jan. 30. www.terra-gallery.com Hayley Gallery: Mystery of an Unfathomable Love by Todd Buschur through Jan. 31. Landscapes and pet portraits by Karen Rumora from Feb. 15-March 13. www. hayleygallery.com

Angela Meleca Gallery

Studios on High Gallery: Lines, jewelry

by Rachel and Ken Connor, from Jan. 1-31. Urban Intricate, mixed media by Ryan Orewiler and bead work by Mikelle Hickman-Romine, from Feb. 1-28. www. studiosonhigh.com ROY G BIV Gallery: Works by Greg Ponchak and Kyle Franklin from Jan. 4-25. Works by Megan Mosholder and Mark Reamy from Feb. 1-22. www.royg bivgallery.org Miller Gallery, Otterbein University Art and Communication Building: Otterbein University Art Faculty Exhibition from Jan. 6-Feb. 26. www.otterbein.edu Fisher Gallery, Otterbein University Roush Hall: Walker Evans: Documenting America, photos of 1930s America, from Jan. 6-May 18. www.otterbein.edu Dublin Arts Council: Timeless Beauty: World Heritage Sites of Japan, photos by Kazuyoshi Miyoshi, from Jan. 7-Feb. 21. www.dublinarts.org

Muse Gallery: A Space in Time, sculptures and paintings by Donald Roberts, from Jan. 15-Feb. 15. www.amusegallery.com Angela Meleca Gallery: Paintings by Dara Engler from Jan. 16-Feb. 27. www. angelamelecagallery.com Canzani Center Gallery, Columbus College of Art and Design: Scholastic Art Awards: 2014 Central Ohio Regional Exhibition from Jan. 17-Feb. 1. www.ccad.edu Capital University Schumacher Gallery: The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes, photos from the archives of CBS Television and LIFE magazine photographer Bill Eppridge, from Jan. 20-March 22. www.capital.edu/schumacher Keny Galleries: Select Works by SelfTaught Masters – featuring works by William Hawkins, Elijah Pierce, Bill Traylor, Charlie Willeto and more – from Jan. 24Feb. 24. www.kenygalleries.com Decorative Arts Center Of Ohio: My Best Friends are Potters: Ceramics from the Tim Frederich Collection from Jan. 25-April 13. www.decartsohio.org High Road Gallery: The Way We See it: Photo Art by Local Photographers, works by members

Frank Museum of Art, Otterbein University: Seeds, nature-themed works on paper by Kavita Nayar, from Jan. 8-May 9. www.otterbein.edu Tacocat Gallery: Krampus: The Print Exchange, interpretations of mythical figure Krampus by 20 artists, from Jan. 12-Feb. 23. www.tacocatcooperative.com Keny Galleries

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THE BEATLES!

Backstage and Behind the Scenes Revisit the beginnings of the magical mystery tour. The early years of Beatlemania are captured in this photography exhibit from the archives of CBS Television and LIFE photographer Bill Eppridge. By 1964, The Beatles were already a phenomenon as musicians and songwriters. Add the visual element, made possible by television, and their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show became a cultural event shared by millions. Eighty-four never-beforepublished images showcase the Fab Four as they revolutionized rock music. Copyright, Bill Eppridge.

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of the Westbridge Camera Club, from Jan. 29Feb. 22. www.highroadgallery.org Art Access Gallery: Coming from Another Place – works by Micaela de Vivero, Mabi Ponce de Leon and Isaure de la Presle – from Jan. 29-March 1. www.artaccessgallery.com

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Riffe Gallery: Quilt National ’13, art quilts by the Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center, from Jan. 30-April 13. www.riffegallery.org

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Hammond Harkins Galleries: Lush: New Works by Sarah Fairchild from Jan. 31-March 2. www.hammondharkins.com

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Columbus Museum of Art: Think Outside the Brick, LEGO art by Sean Kenney, through Feb. 16. Matthew Brandt: Photographs through March 29. Toulouse-Lautrec and La Vie Moderne: Paris 1880-1910 from Feb. 7-May 18. www.columbusmuseum.org Wexner Center for the Arts: Cruzamentos: Contemporary Art in Brazil, works by almost 40 Brazilian artists, from Feb. 1-April 20. www.wexarts.org Ohio Craft Museum: In Touch with the Spirit, works by contemporary AfricanAmerican artists and selections from the Southern University at New Orleans Collection of African Art, from Feb. 2-March 23. www.ohiocraft.org Pizzuti Collection: Inaugural Exhibition, Sculpture Garden and Cuban Forever though June 30. www.pizzuticollection.com

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CityScene spotlights what to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss!

We Will Rock You

rock ‘n’ roll is outlawed and the rebels who work to revive it. www.broadwayacross america.com/columbus

Shadowbox Live presents Monty Python’s Spamalot!

Jan. 3-Feb. 9 Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St. The popularity of Shadowbox’s inaugural production of Spamlot! – “lovingly ripped off,” as the tagline goes, from Monty Python and the Holy Grail – prompted the company to bring the show back for a second go round. www.shadowboxlive.org The Early Interval: A Mediterranean Twelfth Night Celebration Jan. 4-5 First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St. Early Music in Columbus presents a show by central Ohio’s resident medieval and Renaissance music ensemble celebrating Twelfth Night. www.earlymusicin columbus.org Broadway Across America presents We Will Rock You Jan. 7-12 Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. The music of Queen comes to life in this jukebox musical about a future in which 44 cityscene • January/February 2014

Jazz Brunch: Christian Howes and Friends Jan. 12, 2 p.m.

Via Vecchia Winery, 485 S. Front St. Jazz violinist Christian Howes, a Columbus native, performs as part of City Music Columbus’ 2013-14 series. www.citymusiccolumbus.org The Temptations Jan. 16, 8 p.m.

Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany The Temptations, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers and R&B legends, bring their 50 years of music to the McCoy Center. www. mccoycenter.org Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Stayin’ Alive Jan. 18, 8 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Bee Gees tribute band Stayin’ Alive takes the stage with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra to perform a library of the disco group’s hits. www.columbussymphony.com Niwa Gekidan Penino: The Room Nobody Knows Jan. 23-26 Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St. Japanese director Kuro Tanino leads his theater company through a phantasmagorical play about a student studying for

exams who is distracted by increasingly disturbing creatures. www.wexarts.org ProMusica presents Russell Returns Jan. 25-26 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. ProMusica co-founder and conductor laureate Tim Russell returns to lead ProMusica through works by Wells, Delius, Bloch, Haydn and Defalla. www.promusica columbus.org Columbus Children’s Choir Winter Concert Jan. 26, 3:30 p.m.

Mees Hall, Capital University, 1 College and Main, Bexley The Columbus Children’s Choir continues its 2013-14 concert series with a winter show, featuring a variety of seasonal pieces. www.columbuschildrenschoir.org Chamber Music Columbus presents Two Pianos, Four Pianists Feb. 1, 8 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Four top-notch pianists from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center pres-

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We Will Rock You photo courtesy of Paul Kolnik; Temptations photo courtesy of Star Direction

CAPA presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo Feb. 4, 8 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. World-renowned South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has spent five decades wowing audiences with its musical and spiritual harmony. www. capa.com CATCO presents Shipwrecked!

An Entertainment Feb. 5-23 Studio Two Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. Seafaring Victorian gentleman Louis de Rougemont tells the tale of his incredible adventures – which may or may not be a big bunch of hooey – in this one-man show. www.catco.org Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents An Evening with Lang Lang Feb. 6, 8 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. International piano superstar Lang Lang performs works by Prokofiev and Stravinsky with the symphony for one night only. www.columbussymphony.com Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents Don’t You Forget About Me: Molly Ringwald Sings the Great American Songbook Feb. 6-9 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Once best known for her roles in such 1980s teen films as Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club, actor Molly Ringwald is www.cityscenecolumbus.com

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Premieres Sunday, January 26 at 8pm, only on WOSU TV With a history that dates back to Adena earthen mounds, Clintonville has had rollercoasters and streetcars rumble through its land, but has retained its quaint charm and natural ties. In the midst of urban expansion, Clintonville stays connected to its roots with beautiful parks and neighborhood gardens. www.columbusneighborhoods.org

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Alice in Wonderland

now making a name for herself as a jazz musician, and her performance with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra will introduce audiences to her renditions of jazz standards. www.jazzartsgroup.org BalletMet presents Alice in Wonderland Feb. 7-16 Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. BalletMet brings one of its most popular shows back to the stage, inviting audiences to follow Alice down the rabbit hole and see what she found there. www. balletmet.org

New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Let’s Go to the Movies Feb. 9, 3 p.m.

Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany The New Albany Symphony’s tribute to the silver screen features music from such films as Superman, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz and The Lord of the Rings. www.newalbanysymphony.net Chris Botti Feb. 13, 8 p.m.

Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany The top-selling American jazz instrumental artist performs at the McCoy. www.mccoycenter.org Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks 7: Romeo & Juliet Feb. 14-15 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. The symphony celebrates Valentine’s Day with works by Berlioz, Bernstein and Prokofiev, each telling the story of Shake-

speare’s star-crossed lovers. www.columbus symphony.com Kings of Leon Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. The rock outfit known for such songs as “Use Somebody” and “Sex on Fire” comes to Columbus in support of its sixth album, Mechanical Bull. www.schottensteincenter.com Arnold Sports Festival Feb. 27-March 2 Throughout Columbus The 26th year of the U.S.’s largest multisport festival features such new additions as tennis, swimming and pole fitness, as well as standard Arnold fare such as bodybuilding, weightlifting and the Arnold Fitness Expo. www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

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{critique} With Michael McEwan

The Painter’s Eye

Featuring The Passing Show by Billy Ireland

Image courtesy of the Billy Ireland Collection, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum

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olumbus has a connection to many well-known cartoon artists, from James Thurber, Milton Caniff and James Wallace Baker up to the present day’s Nate Beeler, Jeff Stahler, Jeff Smith and Tony Cochran (like Jim Baker, a talented and successful painter as well).

All of them are part of the legacy of Billy Ireland (1880-1935). Will Rogers once said, “I take two newspapers, The New York Times and the Columbus Dispatch, for Billy Ireland’s page.”

Upon graduation from high school in 1898, Ireland was hired as a cartoonist by the Dispatch, where he drew editorial cartoons and spot illustrations. Despite numerous offers from other papers around the country, he stayed at the Dispatch for his entire career.

In 1905, Robert F. Wolfe and Harry P. Wolfe, owners of the Wolfe Brothers Shoe Company, purchased the Dispatch. The brothers and Ireland became friends and a powerful combination for the good of Columbus. Ireland and the Wolfes envisioned many civic improvements, such as the Scioto River project and the Short North. Lucy Shelton Caswell, professor emeritus and former curator of The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, discusses this relationship in her wonderful book, Billy Ireland (2007), illustrated with hundreds of Ireland’s works.

The Passing Show, Ireland’s commentary on current events, began weekly publication in 1908. Ireland described himself as the “janitor” of The Passing Show, and his self-caricatures show a round little man in overalls or in uniform as in this Nov. 9, 1919 edition (28.5 inches by 23.5 inches, ink and watercolor on paper).

The Passing Show was remarkable in that it was a full page in size. Ireland continued to draw The Passing Show, as well as four to seven editorial cartoons, per week; that is some 1,200 editions.

That is an astounding amount of work, and yet, it was said he knew everyone in town and what was going on as well.

Pen and ink is a very unforgiving medium, but in this original work, you can see the vigor in the lines, a true reflection of this dynamic man.

He would be quite happy to see how the new Scioto River project will develop.

Jan. 8 is Ireland’s birthday.

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The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, just across the mall from Mershon Auditorium in Sullivant Hall, features more than 300,000 original pieces of artwork, manuscripts, books and more than 2.5 million comic strip clippings, making it the largest museum collection in the world. Hours are 1-5 p.m.

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