Citilites Fall Italian Wine Dinner November 8, 2012 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: $50 (Includes Tax and Parking) Dayton, OH First Course Pancetta stuffed sole with basil and Kalamata ragout paired with Gavi Tenuta la Marchesa
Second Course Jalape単o bacon duck breast with blueberry jam and herb oil paired with Valdipiatta Rosso di Montepulciano
Third Course House-made sweet Italian sausage basil ravioli with smoked mozzarella cream paired with Tasca d'Almerita Lamuri Nero d'Avola
Fourth Course Antipasto paired with Nebbiolo Perbacco
Dessert House-made tiramisu Space is limited. Please RSVP to Eric Heilman at eric.heilman@victoriatheatre.com by November 5, 2012.
Just Visitin’
With the Editor
Happy Thanksgiving! November is always the month I take the time to reflect on everything I am thankful for. The busyness of daily routine easily gets in the way and it seems we take more time to grumble about all the little things that aggravate us instead of finding the good in situations. First of all, I must thank all my readers for your interest in all the wonderful things The Weekender shares with you to do, to go and to see. If it were not for you, the work invested in creating this publication would all be for nothing. Your input is always welcome and we thank you for it. Then there are our advertising sponsors. Thank you for sharing your marketing messages with our readers. It is your support that makes this possible. Thanks to you, we can continue to research and cover all the interesting events, community activities, and people to see along the way. Thank you to my family members for your love and moral support. Most of all, thank you for your share of the work load when I’m away covering an article for the magazine or when I’m on (or past usually the case) a deadline. How do I thank my staff for all their hard work? These two simple little words just don’t seem to be sufficient to show my gratitude for their dedication to the cause. Now last of all on my last, but certainly not the least... In fact this is definately FIRST in my book ... I thank God for the opportunity to have a job that I love, considering it more “play” than “work.” I thank Him for His grace and forgiveness when I fail, His strength when I falter and support when I’m weak. I truly thank God from whom all blessings flow. I am indeed very blessed. On this Thanksgiving holiday, please take time to remember and be thankful.
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Things to do: Fix the Feast (BPT) - If preparing the Thanksgiving feast falls upon you this year, the pressure is on to get it just right. Right? Right! Whether you're faithfully replicating treasured family recipes, or want to put a new creative spin on seasonal culinary customs, achieving success with the food you offer can define a happy holiday experience for all. Want to try a menu item that's completely new? Don't choose the morning of your gathering to attempt replacing everyone's favorite pumpkin pie with that new pumpkin creme brulee. Make sure you've mastered any new dish before springing it on your guests. If you're going to create a new tradition, you need to be prepared to knock it out of the park. If food that's entirely new and unexpected is too risky for you to attempt, or just not acceptable for the traditionalists around your table, you might try livening up classic standbys in a subtle, yet transformative way. Try something derivative of the classic recipes that everyone loves: 1. Transform turkey with an herbed basting butter, or use ready-made spice blends such as curry, barbecue, or southwest chili seasoning as dry rubs, or for adding stealth-flavor updates to your gravy. 2. Roast your meat entree on a bed of seasonal herbed vegetables including carrots, parsnips, shallots and fall mushrooms - this will add moisture and flavor that may rival hours of traditional butter-basting. When the meat is done, puree the roasted vegetables to create a healthier take on traditional gravy, or try serving them whole right along your entree as a time- and oven-space-saving side dish. 3. Elevate the flavor of plain white russet potatoes by including buttery turnips, creamy-textured celery November, 2012
root, sweet fennel bulb, nutty cauliflower and seasonings such as parsley, garlic and chives in the mash-up. 4. For dessert, use a bit of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and sugar or a dusting of clove, nutmeg and sugar to create a flavored whipped cream for the traditional pumpkin pie. All traditions evolve, but if something derivative is still too extreme, slip in a subtle twist that improves upon the original. Every traditional food or recipe has likely gone through many incremental changes, even to the point that the dish has probably changed substantially over time. It makes perfect sense to question outmoded preparation techniques or unhealthy ingredients, so don't be afraid to slip in your own subtle twists to any time-worn recipes. For instance, your mom or grandmother may very well have relied upon less costly but synthetic (and even unhealthy) imitation vanilla flavoring. Real vanilla is a much better investment in quality, flavor and naturalness and could make a remarkable difference in your baking. If the vanilla is organic and certified Fair Trade, even better. Likewise, simply cleaning out your spice cabinet and replacing all those mismatched, aging seasonings with fresh organic spices will do wonders to improve the flavor of any standard family dishes without transforming them into something unrecognizable to the traditionalists who will gather around your table. For more great creative meal tips as well as a great selection of premium herbs and spices including organic Fair Trade vanilla visit www.frontiercoop.com.
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Places to go: Fairfield County Fairfield County: It’s an ideal destination for family fun on the weekend!
in neighboring Canal Winchester. (614-837-9873)
Families are always looking for new ways to enjoy time with each other. You will want to explore, share learning experiences and have fun in Lancaster & Fairfield County, Ohio. The itinerary below is just a suggestion of some of the fun things to do when you stay and explore Fairfield County, Ohio. • Take an MP3 self-guided Walking Tour of Historic downtown Lancaster • Eat lunch at Four Reasons Bakery and Deli, a unique restaurant with fresh baked goods and deli sandwiches. • AHA! A Hands-On Adventure, a children's museum. Explore this lively, educational and fascinating place for children (especially those age 0-7). You are going to like it. But most importantly the KIDS are going to love it! Open Thursday-Sunday ( • Mt Pleasant, Lancaster, Ohio Explore Mt. Pleasant! This sandstone rock, used by the native American and settlers as an observation point and fortress, is 250 feet high and has 2 acres of flat top area. Located in Rising Park, you can take the easy climb to the summit for a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. • Attention Civil War buffs: you will want to visit the Sherman House Museum, the birthplace and boyhood home of renowned General William Tecumseh Sherman, one of America's most brilliant, innovative Civil War commanders. Tour Slate Run Historical Farm and step back in time to an authentic 1880's working farm where you can experience firsthand what life was like on an Ohio farm 100 years ago. Enjoy lunch at the Shade on the Canal Restaurant October, 2012
Walk through the 1901 Rock Mill Covered Bridge and enjoy the pleasant sounds of the Hocking River waterfall. (1 hour) Look for muskrats, bull frogs and leopard frogs along the boardwalk at Slate Run Metro Park; a 156acre wetlands wildlife refuge features marshes, meadows, wet prairies and ponds. The wetlands provide a habitat for reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. If you and your children enjoy fishing you will love fishing for bluegill and largemouth bass from two decks at Buzzard's Roost Lake. Spend part of your morning in Lancaster at The Olde Shoe Factory, one of Fairfield County's largest antique outlets with two floors to browse antiques, primitives, collectibles and furniture. http://www.oldshoeantiques.com. Whether you love antiques or are just looking for that decorator look unique from all others you'll be glad you stopped by Colony Classics & Interiors. http://www.colonyclassics.com. Other family friendly attractions in the area include: AMA Motorcyle Hall of Fame Museum, Doll & Toy Museum, The Georgian Museum, Ohio Glass Museum and Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. If your family is more the "outdoors" type, Fairfield County boasts of many unique parks and nature preserves. Visit our Parks & Nature page to plan your day. Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau 124 W Main Street Suite 200 Lancaster, OH 43130 740-6545929 / 800-626-1296
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Greenville Holiday Parade HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS in Ohio’s Historic West
dition. Each year parade organizer, Main Street Greenville, adds pre-parade holiGREENVILLE – day entertainBells, holiday décor, ment to the many lights, music, and lots activities to take of horses are what to in downtown. expect at this year’s This year, Santa Hometown Holiday Claus himself Horse Parade in will make an downtown Greenville appearance from on Saturday, November 17 at 3pm-5pm at The Coffee 7 pm. Pot in the Palace before The Hometown Holiday hitching a ride in the Horse Parade boasts 50+ parade. From 5pmentries and brings an esti5:30pm, Readmore’s mated 8,000 spectators to the Hallmark will host downtown area. Since the Storytime with first parade in 2004, Main Storybuddies Belle & Street Greenville has been Jingle. coordinating the event with From 5:30pm-6:30pm, great assistance from numerthere will be an upbeat ous volunteers within the high energy performance community. in Annie Oakley Park feaThis year is no different as turing the Union City Fire many groups and individuHouse Calliope. This all als passionate about horses leads up to the main and the festive atmosphere event: the Holiday Horse of the parade are stepping up to make this an even more hometown tra- Parade, which will begin at 7 p.m. Page 08
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Who is the better rock group? Journey or Aerosmith? COLUMBUS - You be the judge! Both are coming to Nationwide Arena! Journey will make their debut on Nov. 7 while Aerosmith will finish off the month on Nov. 25! Concerts are 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets today! JOURNEY is one of the most popular American rock bands of all time, creating some of the bestknown songs in modern music. They have continued to tour and record into the 21st century, and have never stopped creating vital music. Since the group's formation in 1973, the band has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 Gold and Platinum albums. The band's Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times Platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. Pat Benatar (featuring Neil Giraldo)and Loverboy will open. Tickets are $39.50, $59.50, $79.50 and a limited number of Gold Circle Tickets are $125 AEROSMITH ain’t messing around. They delivered absolutely killer sets on the first leg of their triumphant, sold-out The Global Warming Tour this past summer, with critics dropping comments like “stunning…jaw-dropping…impassioned intensi-
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ty…seamless swagger...epic rock moments…a wonder to behold…Aerosmith always managed to reinvent itself for the masses without losing its inherent musicality...Make no mistake, Aerosmith remains king.” And they aren’t done yet. More prisoners will be taken when Steven Tyler , Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer return for the second leg of The Global Warming Tour launching November 8. The monthlong, 14-city arena tour will take the band from New York City to Los Angeles and Las Vegas. They’re fully armed with career-defining hits and blazing songs from their new album MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION. They’re the only band of their stature with all-original members and who are playing better than ever before. Tickets are: $49.50, $89.50 and $149.50 LC = Lots of concerts in November! LC Gov't Mule, Passion Pit, Metalocalypse, Rockin' Out Cancer, Matt & Kim, Friday Night Fights, and Megadeth all LIVE at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion! Tickets are still available for most shows! For more information, call 614-2462000.
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Bluegrass is Back WILMINGTON - Get your tickets now for the fall Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival to be held at the Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Road. This festival includes some of the best song writers and Bluegrass musicians in the U.S. You won't want to miss any of this year's performers. The Gibson Brothers, our own Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Larry Stephenson and Junior Sisk are just a few of the scheduled artists. Rhonda is known as the Queen of Bluegrass. Her recent CD “Sunday Mornin’ Singing’ LIVE!” reached the top spot on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts this past summer. he all-gospel project, released on July 10, 2012, was recorded and filmed at Vincent's hometown church in Greentop, Missouri at The Greentop Methodist Church. The Gibson Brothers earned the title of IBMA Entertainer of the Year in 2012. They also won the “Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year” award for “Singing As We Rise.” After the show, enjoy a GHS Strings jam session at Jam Session Central. This is an expanded area for pickers to network together for fun. For advanced tickets call 937-372-5804 or visit www.somusicfest.com. One and two-day packages are available.
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Things to do: Fill the bowls
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Calendar of Events: CHRISTMAS AROUND SABINA TOWN Nov. 9-10/SABINA - This 25 year old event is packed with lots of entertainment, great gifts and delicious food. Last year 70 private homes and businesses displayed unique hand-crafted wares. Hours are 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday. Located in the downtown Sabina and surrounding area.
CHERRYBEND PHEASANT HUNTS Nov.10/WILMINGTON - Hunting season is here! Experience the thrill of the hunt at Cherrybend Pheasant Farm this Fall. Reserve your spot for a European Hunt when more than 100 pheasants will be released from high above Hickory Grove in the center of the Farm. Hunters will be placed at stations around the perimeter of the Grove. After the release, hunters may spend the rest of the day scouting out the ones that got away! Pheasant, Chukar Partridge and Bobwhite Quail are flight ready and conditioned for hunting. Guides and hunting dogs may also be reserved to enhance your experience. For more information, or to schedule alternative hunting dates, visit www.cherrybendhunting.com or call 937-584-42469.
CHILDREN S THEATRE Nov. 17-19/CHILLICOTHE - The CCTCTW (Children s Theatre Wing) will present The Addams Family, a play by Hannibal Coons and Harry Winkler (adapted by Adam Skinner) at the Carver Community Center. For more information, call 740-773-4242.
CELEBRITIES FOR DIABETES Nov. 20/COLUMBUS - Former OSU and Michigan players and coaches will be on hand to benefit the Central Ohio Diabetes Association. 6 to 10 p.m. There will be autograph sessions, live and silent auctions, plus dinner. At the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom, Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St., at Ohio State University. Tickets are $100 each or $175 for VIP tickets. Proceeds will benefit the Central Ohio Diabetes Association. For more information call 614-884-4400 or visit online at www.celebritiesfor diabetes.org.
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Nov. 24/WILMINGNovember TON - If you are looking for something truly unique for the horse and dog lover on your list, don’t miss this show. Shop for gift items that are produced by some of Ohio’s best artists, craftsmen and jewelers. Bring a can good and receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a VISA gift card. This show will be held at the Clinton County Fairgrounds Expo Center from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. You will be in town for HoliDazzle anyway, so plan to make this one of your stops and support this new endeavor. $1 Admission. http://horses-n-hounds.com. Call 937-4785214.
ART AT THE MILL’ EXHIBIT Thru Nov. 25/GREENVILLE - The diverse work of collagist Marsha Pippenger will be on display at historic Bear’s Mill every day during normal Mill Store & Gallery business hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will feature her "Wall Series," two sets of images in different media: collage on canvas and colored pencil on Bristol board. MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Nov. 10/COLUMBUS - 7:30 - 10 p.m. Someone has been Whacked at the Winery, and the culprit is right here among us. Join us for an evening of fun, food, music, and mayhem at the Wyandotte Winery. Dinner includes Carfagna’s homemade Italian chicken sausage with peppers and onions, whole grain penne pasta in a basil marinara sauce, Cesar Salad, garlic bread and of course our famous gourmet wine cakes for dessert! Mystery provided by the notorious Sleuth Mystery Players! $60 per person.. For more information, call 614-476-3624 or visit www.wyandottewinery.com
HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS Dec. 1-2/WILMINGTON - A favorite among holiday shoppers this is another opportunity to visit private homes displaying homemade items and gifts for those special loved ones on your list. Denver Place Elementary will also be open again this year on Saturday hosting multiple crafters. Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 2, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 937-725-5868.
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