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LOCATION: Celebrations by Sallie at Mozelle Hall, Ashland Co. Fairgrounds Tickets: $10 adults (for food sampling) $5 ages 6-12; 5 and under free Available now from ACCA office, 380 E. 4th St., Ashland; Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9 –4 p.m. OR Jim’s Flowers & Gifts OR at the DOOR! More than 10 great sample food stops from local, Ashland County eateries! Buffalo Wild Wings, Dor-Lo, KD Pizza, Jake’s Steakhouse, Pumphouse Grille, Kingston, Fergy’s on Main, Ashland University Accent Room, Dominos, Giving Earth, The Mill at Buehler’s and Buehler’s Catering, Celebrations by Sallie, Crystal Care Silent auction! Wide Variety! Great time to get your Holiday Shopping Done! Flat Screen TV Raffle Sponsored by Denbow-Primm-Kemery! $1 per ticket! Musical Entertainment by Ashland University Drop of a Hat Players! ALL PROCEEDS: ASHLAND COUNTY CANCER ASSOCIATION! Local non-profit assisting anyone in Ashland County diagnosed with cancer. The ACCA provides medical, prescription and transportation cost support, nutritional supplements, support and education. Phone: 419-281-1863 E-Mail: ashlandcancer@frontier.com 380 E. 4th St., Ashland—Frank Miller Memorial Building Publicity/Mktg Donated by: Fan us on Facebook: Erin Al-Mehairi www.facebook.com/AshlandCountyCancerAssociation erin@addisonscompass.com ~A United Way of Ashland County Partner Agency~

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Up Close... With The Editor UP CLOSE 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.

Kathy Barnett,

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7 With the holidays coming, thoughts turn to the kitchen for roast turkey, fluffy mashed potatos and sweet deserts. Whether you do the cooking or simply enjoy “eating” we want you to share your favorite recipes with us for our special Seasons Eatings & Greetings issue coming out before Thanksgiving! See page 7 for details.

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Malabar Farms

Hunting

Beauty and the Beast in Marion

Let’s try cooking the old fashioned way like the Pilgrims did at Malabar Farms.

Are you the adventurous type? Like the outdoors? Ever tried your skills at big game hunting?

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!

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Meet and greet Food Chanel celebrity chefs at the Fabulous Food Show in Cleveland.

Let’s prepare a Thanksgiving Feast with a couple of new twists to make it fit for a King!

Christian rock band Hawk Nelson and opening artist Adam Cappa will perform Nov. 16 in Ashland

Chicago is an American rock band with a stream of hits throughout the 70s and 80s. See them live.

Don’t miss Country Fabrics’ inventory sale Dec. 26-29

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People To See

Fabulous Food Show I-X Center Cleveland , Ohio

CLEVELAND - Just in time for the holidays, the Fabulous Food Show returns to the I-X Center Nov. 9-11 with more than 500 exhibitors, a grand tasting pavilion and celebrity chefs at the Main Kitchen Theatre. The Main Kitchen Theatre, presented by Sub-Zero/ Wolf, features daily live demonstrations filled with tons of cooking tips and high-energy presentations from the hottest celebrity chef talent around. Advance tickets are now on sale online at www.fabulousfoodshow .com. There is also a schedule of chef appearances featuring Michael Simon, Jeff Mauro, Guy Fieri, Anne Burrell, Sara Moulton, Mary Ann Esposito and Jacques Pepin with special guest, Claudine Pepin. Back again this year to host the Main Kitchen Theatre is International Celebrity Chef, Author and Television Personality Jason Roberts! Elevated general seating in the theatre is open to all attendees for every show. There will be no waiting lines to enter. If you love the art of food, want to learn the latest techniques from world renowned chefs, collect new recipes, shop for the holidays, sample outstanding food and taste a vast array of wines, don’t miss thus premier consumer culinary celebration event of the year! An added bonus is the Fine Art and Craft Fair included in regular general admission. Cleveland By Hand Fine Art and Craft Fair features quality artists and unique, American made, artwork. We invite you to stroll through the Art Walk and discover something new and expressive for yourself, and don’t forget handmade items make great gifts that last a lifetime. Nearly 150 high-caliber artists ready to share their work. Visit www.clevelandbyhand.com for more information.

• Chef Michael Symon cooks with soul. Growing up in a Greek and Sicilian family, the Cleveland native creates boldly flavored, deeply satisfying dishes at his four restaurants in America’s heartland: Lola, Lolita, Roast and B Spot. He also shares his exuberant, approachable cooking style and infectious laugh with viewers as an Iron Chef on the Food Network. While Michael shines on television, he is a genuine hometown guy who made his name cooking in his Midwestern restaurants, all of which became critically acclaimed. Lola opened in 1997 and is now the cornerstone of Cleveland’s dining scene. • Jeff Mauro, winner of the seventh season of Food Network Star, graduated from California’s Hollywood Kitchen Academy and has worked in the food industry since high school in various roles, including line cook, caterer and chef instructor. n his Food Network cooking show Sandwich King, Jeff proves you can turn any meal into a sandwich and any sandwich into a delicious meal. This fall, Mauro can also be seen on Food Network eating his way across America in $24 in 24. • In 2006, Guy Fieri (‘Fee-eddy’) premiered his first show, Guy’s Big Bite on Food Network. Today, this “Culinary Rock Star” also hosts top-rated show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, as well as the special series Tailgate Warriors and guest judges on Next Food Network Star. On March 14th, 2010, Guy made his debut as a game show host on the new NBC primetime series, Minute To Win It. The show became an instant success and is currently airing its third season. • With her trademark spiky blond hair and pumped-up personality, Anne Burrell has worked at some of the top restaurants in New York, studied the culinary landscape and traditions of Italy, and battled alongside Mario Batali as his sous chef on Food Network’s Iron Chef America. Anne has her own Food Network series, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and co-hosts Worst Cooks in America.

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ASHLAND – The Ashland County Cancer Association’s ninth annual “Taste of Ashland” is from 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Mozelle Hall (Celebrations by Sallie) at the Ashland County Fairgrounds. The event will feature over ten local restaurants and kitchens with samples of their food, a silent auction, shopping, education, and entertainment. Food service will end at 7 p.m. “We host this annual event in the community in order to raise funds for local cancer patients,” said Erin Al-Mehairi, Chair of Taste of Ashland 2012 and President of the ACCA board of trustees. “Our organization is a small, local non-profit that assists hundreds of people from Ashland County with cancer every year. This fund-raiser is very important to our work and our largest of the year.” Participants include Buffalo Wild Wings, Celebrations by Sallie, Jakes, Fergy’s on Main, Dor-Lo Pizza, KD Pizza, Dominos, Pumphouse Grille, Ashland University Accent Room, Desserts by Kingston of Ashland, Giving Earth, Crystal Care Center, and The Mill at Buehler’s Fresh Foods and Catering. “We are so thankful for the restaurants, kitchens, and food vendors for donating sample-sized tastes of their food free of charge to the event,” said Al-Mehairi. “People enjoy trying out the local dining options and we are able to raise funds through the event ticket sales.” Tickets are available now at the Ashland County Cancer Association

office, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are also available at Jim’s Flowers and Gifts and can also be purchased at the door. Prices are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12 and 5 and under are free. Over 300 people have consistently attended each of the last three years at the Ashland County Fairgrounds. “It’s very simple to come in and sample quickly, or to stay longer and sit down at one of the tables, depending how much time you have,” Al-Mehairi said. The silent auction is a well-rounded addition that includes many various gift baskets (Pampered Chef, Goldberry Roasting Coffee, Baby Basket, Scrapbooking) as well as tickets to various local events, items for kids, Vera Bradley bag, local event tickets, and more all in time for the gift-giving season. This year, instead of a 50/50 raffle drawing, a flat screen TV donated by Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home will be the featured raffle item. Tickets will be $1/per ticket, $5 for 6, and $10 for 12. The annual silent auction can be browsed and items bid on from 5 until 7:00 p.m., when the highest bid wins and can be paid for until 7:30 p.m. Punch cards given at the door will have numbers for tasting stations and will be punched as you select from each table your sample of food. Anyone who wants to use the punch card can complete it and drop into a

final raffle box. All ticket and event activity proceeds go to the ACCA to help local Ashland County patients. This is the largest fund-raiser of the year for the ACCA. Ashland County Cancer Association is a local non-profit that assists anyone in need in Ashland County diagnosed with cancer. The ACCA provides medical, prescription, and transportation cost support, nutritional supplements, and education to local cancer patients. For more information on the ACCA, please call the ACCA at 419-2811863 or e-mail ashlandcancer@ frontier.com. For more information on the Taste of Ashland, contact the above or Al-Mehairi at almehairierin@hotmail.com or 419-651-7934.

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Prepare the Thanksgiving Feast

Things to Do: Prepare the Thanksgiving 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 stealthflavor 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 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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Learn to cook - Hearthside style Visitors have the chance to try their hand at preparing a turkey in a reflector oven or baking pies in cast iron Dutch ovens. These skills and others will be taught and tried using early American recipes during Malabar Farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hearthside Cooking Workshop. The class will be held Nov. 3 - 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Malabar Farm State Park. Learn to appreciate what people had to go through to cook their food back in the 1800s. These workshops center on preparing a Thanksgivingstyle feast over open fires using traditional techniques. Instructors prepare fresh all natural turkeys and hams raised locally at Malabar Farm, with many of the vegetables including their own fresh pumpkin, herbs and sweet potatoes. Be sure to arrive early. Each workshop is a complete and intensive session for hands-on instruction in open-fire cooking. Learn about early-Ohio cooking craft and explore the many skills that were once as common as microwaves are today. A fee of $30 per person covers all materials and literature. To make reservations, contact the park office at 419-892-2784. Credit cards are accepted to hold your place in these interesting workshops. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Some who participate are campers who want to learn to cook over the campfire. Others are in it for the history. For more information, visit www.malabarfarm.org.

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Family friendly fall food pairings Fson is full of opportunity, especially when it comes

rom fresh harvests to flavorful spices, the fall sea-

to the foods we eat. With a little creativity, enjoying classic fall flavors can be delicious, fun and easy for the entire family. Here are a few fall food pairings that both kids and adults will love:

- Dress apples with delightful dip Perhaps no fruit is more representative of fall than freshly picked apples; after all, an annual trip to the apple orchard is often a favorite family pastime. Sliced apples are an easy go-to snack for adults and kids alike. Delight your kids by pairing juicy apples with a creamy caramel dip. Marzetti Light Caramel Dip and available snack pack options of Marzetti Fat Free Caramel Dip are perfect for a delicious afternoon pick-me-up. - Be creative and brighten your breakfast One of the best ways to start the day is with a tasty breakfast before sending the kids off to school. Oatmeal, eggs and yogurt are satisfying and delicious. Add a little variety to the morning meal by jazzing up ordinary dishes. Pair oatmeal with Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip, mix in vegetables with scrambled eggs or top yogurt with crunchy almonds, granola or pecans. - Pump up your pumpkin seeds The pumpkin is truly the epitome of the fall harvest and pumpkin seeds make for a great snack. Kids love to carve pumpkins! Simply scoop

the seeds and bake them in the oven. It's a tasty and savory treat. Get creative by sprinkling the seeds with a little Cajun seasoning for crunch and kick, or add a bit of garlic seasoning for extra flavor. You can even salt and sprinkle your seeds with lime juice for a refreshing twist on a classic. - Re-invent classic comfort foods Hearty soups are a fall staple that families can enjoy repeatedly by making a large batch and freezing extra for a later meal. Start with a chicken, turkey or beef broth base, then pair with the rich flavors of the fall harvest. Visit your local farmers market to select fresh ingredients. Vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, onion, squash and zucchini are plentiful this time of year and are delicious when cooked in broth. Simply heat broth with chopped veggies until they are soft, and serve. - Add a sweet and salty twist to popcorn A bowl of freshly popped popcorn can be the perfect fall snack for the family. Now you can amp up the flavors of salty, buttery popcorn by pairing it with sweet, rich caramel. With Marzetti Sweet & Salty Caramel Dip on hand, simply pop the corn, add to a large bowl and drizzle caramel over the top. This snack satisfies sweet and salty cravings all at once. For more family-friendly fall food ideas and to find information about other tasty dip pairings, visit www. Marzetti.com and search for "caramel dip."

People To See

Hawk Nelson People to See: Hawk Nelson

SHLAND -- The Ashland University Center of Religious Life will be sponsoring a fall Christian concert that will feature Christian rock band Hawk Nelson and opening artist Adam Cappa. The concert will be held on Friday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. in Hugo Young Theatre, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The concert is held in conjunction with a Christian Activities Day event at the University, which allows high school juniors and seniors to come to campus and be “adopted” by Religious Life students for the night. The event allows the juniors and seniors to eat in convo, go to the concert, spend the night in a residence hall and then take a tour of campus on Saturday morning. Those wanting to attend the Christian Activities Day event can register at www.ashland.edu/ admission/ schedule-a-visit. Hawk Nelson is a powerhouse, pop rock band from Canada. The band has appeared on many tours across the country, including the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, REVOLVE tour, the Rock and Worship Roadshow, and Skillet’s Awake and Alive tour. The band released its debut project in 2004, “Letters to the President,” and since then they have catapulted into the music industry with movie and TV placements and tour success. Hawk Nelson has appeared on NBC’s drama “American Dreams,” a Nickelodeon film “Yours, Mine and Ours” as well as had songs featured on NBC’s Stanley Cup promotions and WB’s “Smallville,” “Summerland” and “Laguna Beach.” Since Hawk Nelson’s debut album, the band has released five studio albums, the fifth being “Crazy Love” released in February of 2011. “This record (Crazy Love) has got some old-school punk rock feel to

it, as well as some songs my mom would appreciate. Over all it is one of our most well-rounded albums dealing with truth,” said front man Jason Dunn. Hawk Nelson is also known for the band’s relationship with TOMS Shoes. For every pair of shoes purchased from the band’s website, TOMS donates a pair to Haiti due to the band’s ongoing involvement with the Hands & Feet Orphanage. The opening artist for evening will be Adam Cappa, a rising new Christian pop artist who started his career by traveling around playing at teen camps. During these travels, Cappa met rock/worship artist Jeremy Camp who helped Cappa

record demos and start his career. Cappa released his first album, “The Rescue,” in February, and since then he has toured with Francesca Battistelli and Jeremy Camp as part of the “We Cry Out Tour.” A few songs from Cappa’s debut album are “The Rescue,” “All I Really Want,” “The Only One,” and “From the Inside.” Tickets for the concert are $20 in advance and $25 the day of show. Tickets for groups of 10 or more are $15 each and $4 for Ashland University students with ID. To purchase tickets, call the Ashland University Box Office at 419.289.5125 Monday through Friday 12 noon to 6 p.m., or purchase online 24/7 at www. ashland.edu/tickets

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BLUEGRASS LEGEND RALPH STANLEY MAKES RETURN VISIT TO THE REN MANSFIELD, OHIO. Bluegrass legend RALPH STANLEY AND THE CLINCH MOUNTAIN BOYS return to the Renaissance Theatre stage as part of the Mansfield Motor Group 20122013 Renaissance Season on Saturday, November 3 at 8pm.

Ralph Stanley

When bluegrass greats come to mind, there is one star that shines above them all and that is Ralph Stanley. Ticket prices are $52 for pit seating, $32, $30 & $27. The Renaissance is also pleased to continue their $15 ticket offer for this event. These seats, located in the back two rows of the balcony, may be purchased in person only with cash preferred, two hours prior to the performance at the Renaissance Box Office. Ralph Stanley, along with the Clinch Mountain Boys, will wow the audience with their soulful sound for a third time. After 66 years in the business, Stanley is still the best banjo picker and tenor singer in bluegrass music today. As a recording artist, he has performed on more than 170 albums, tapes and CDs. Now 83 years old, Stanley has been performing professionally since he and his older brother, Carter, formed a band in their native southwestern Virginia in 1946. Between that date and 1966, when Carter died, the Stanley Brothers and the Clinch Mountain Boys became one of the most celebrated bluegrass groups in the world, rivaling in popularity such titans as Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs. After Carter’s death, Stanley shifted the band’s musical emphasis from hard-driving bluegrass to an older, sadder, less adorned mountain style. As a bandleader, he nourished such young and promising talents as Ricky Skaggs, Keith Whitley, Larry Sparks and Charlie Sizemore, all of whom eventually graduated to distinguished solo careers. While he has long been revered by enthusiasts of folk, bluegrass and country music, Stanley has lately been commanding the kind of honors due a musical original. In 2003, he shared with his friend Jim

Lauderdale, a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. The year before that, he won Grammys for Best Country Male Vocalist Performance (beating out Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Lyle Lovett and Ryan Adams) and Album of the Year (for his part in the O Brother,Where Art Thou? collection). In 2001, he was the subject of an admiring profile in the New Yorker, written by novelist David Gates, who traveled with Stanley for months gathering material. He is the central figure in the D. A. Pennebaker/Chris Hegedus 2000 documentary, Down from the Mountain. His funny, sad, gossipy behind-the-scenes autobiography, Man of Constant Sorrow, was released in October 2009.

In the book, Stanley talks at length about his fatherless childhood, his heroic mother, his brother Carter’s musical brilliance and fatal alcohol addiction. A November 2009 Newsweek article on Stanley talked about his autobiography, “Stanley is the only giant of early country and old-time mountain music to tell his story, and it is fascinating, from his mountain origins all the way to the Grammy Awards.” Tickets are on sale at the Renaissance Box Office, Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm, 419-522-2726 and online all the time at mansfieldtickets.com.

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138 Park Ave. W. Mansfield, Ohio 419-522-2726 www.mansfieldtickets.com

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Big Game Hunting If you are the adventurous type, fond of the outdoors, you could try your hand at big game hunting. It is an exciting sport, with plenty of cross-country traveling on foot or on horseback. Common among the big game animals in North America are moose,elk, deer, buffalo, and bears. Big game hunting should not to be looked at as just a casual outing into the wilderness to sight see. Some amount of seriousness and planning is necessary due to the risks involved like high altitude, cold weather, exhaustion and fatigue, and attacks from bears and other wild animals. The economic benefits from hunting are immense. It not only helps conservation, but is also a source that has created over 700,000 jobs across the United States. There are studies, which indicate that the 14 million American hunters spend over 22 billion dollars annually. When economists crunched these figures to access the economic multiplier effects, it was found that hunting had an overall impact upon the US economy to the tune of nearly 61 billion dollars adding approx 1.4 billion to the state tax revenues and nearly 1.7 billion in federal income taxes. It created over 416 billion dollars in household income by way of salaries and wages. Deer hunting is probably the most popular hunt in North America as they populate most of the continent in all types of areas from thick woods, open desert, high country alpine, farmers fields, and even urban areas. In your deer hunt, scouting plays the most critical role. A little time spent in the field before the beginning of the hunting season can make a huge difference in the success rate of the hunt. Deer scouting is an art that consists of locating and interpreting deer signs. The deer-scouting season lies just before the hunting season. Scouting is done so that you may know where to find the deer when you start your hunt. You need to begin scouting at least a month before the onset of the season and note the deer activity around the edges of the fields.

Many times these clear-cut areas are overlooked. Deer feeding spots can also be found on stretches of natural grasses. Forest mast being favored food, deer can be found where it is abundant. While scouting observe and take note of the type of mast crop available on the trees. A good pair of binoculars provides great service in letting you do this. One important tree to check is the white oak as it is a prime source of deer food. In the South, white oaks bloom to give good acorn mast only every alternate year. However, most of the mast crops begin to fall from mid September that marks the beginning of the bow season. The mast continues to fall till the end of the following month. Focusing on the food chain is important in deer scouting. If you miss on this, you miss on the most crucial factor for successful deer hunting. Be careful that you do not contaminate a potential area while scouting. Deer have an uncanny ability of detecting human scent and even a tiny whiff will put them off a spot never to visit it again. Therefore, you have to make sure that you make yourself as scent free as possible. For more specific information, visit online at www.ohiodnr. com

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Art in the Kitchen

Now through Nov 17 visit the Peninsula Art Academy to discover beautiful and unique art for your kitchen – some items you can use every day, some to brighten your day while you cook or entertain. Meet the artists and learn what inspired their art. Meet members of Ohio State Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association who are partnering with PAA, as well as members of other designrelated organizations. Find the perfect art for your kitchen among the paintings, sculpture, mobiles, ceramics, collage, fiber and more. Explore kitchen design and art in the kitchen with the pros. An oversized, screenwire sculpture of an apron at the gallery entrance set the pace for the “Art in the Kitchen” show, which was developed by the local NKBA chapter and PAA to promote connections between the more than 30 artists who created art in various media to enhance kitchen designs and the chapter’s kitchen designers and other members. Members of the Ohio Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association are partnering with Peninsula Art Academy for this exhibit.

Classes and workshops are offered in many of the fine arts, including drawing, painting, pastel, photography, weaving, spinning, glass blowing, glass fusing, enameling, jewelry, Artforkids and more. The Academy includes a wonderful gallery featuring works in all mediums by regional artists, award winning custom picture framing, working artists studios, an exhibit hall, a music stage and the Fiber C.A.F.E. (center for alternative fiber experience). The Peninsula Art Academy is a not-for-profit organization promoting the Arts in the Village of Peninsula and throughout Northeast Ohio, offering art instruction and educational programs. Admission is free to this exhibit. Hours open are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, visit www.explorepeninsula.com or call (330) 657-2248.

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Beauty and the Beast at Harding High School MARION - Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST! Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version at the Palace Theatre includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. Audiences will be transported to the heart of a provincial life in a lovely French town. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maurice’s daughter, Belle, must then give up her freedom to save his life. Belle’s taming of the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation back into a handsome prince enthralled Broadway audiences for over 13 years. Presented by Harding High School, perfomances are Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $10, $8 and $6. Tickets may be purchased ONLY at Harding High School or by calling Gretchen Lewis at 740/223-4710. For more information, visit online at /www.marionpalace.org.

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Ashland – Hillsdale High School is proud to announce its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Directed by Hillsdale Vocal Director Kimberly Wolbert, two performances will be presented at the Hillsdale High School auditorium on Friday, November 16 at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 PM. In the event of football playoffs that weekend, the Saturday matinee will be rescheduled for Sunday, November 18 at 2:00 PM. As the first musical written by the Rodgers and Hammerstein team, the original Broadway production of Oklahoma! opened in 1943 and was a box-office smash running for an unprecedented 2,243 performances, later enjoying awardwinning revivals, national tours, foreign productions and an Academy Award-winning 1955 film adaptation. Set in Oklahoma Territory in 1906 where there is a high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys, the musical tells the story of cowboy Curley McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. A secondary romance concerns cowboy Will Parker and his flirtatious fiancée, Ado Annie. With almost fifty students in the cast, Caleb Burns will play the role of “Curly” with Julia Brown as “Laurey”, Aaron Graham as “Will” and Shayla Salmons as “Ado Annie”. Other principal roles include Christina Stump as Laurey’s “Aunt Eller”, Connor Applegate as the head cowman “Ike”, Summer Hensel as “Gertie”, Taylor Myers as Ado Annie’s father “Andrew”, Garrett Harris as the mysterious and dangerous

loner “Jud”, and Logan Finely as the peddler “Ali”. Farmers, cowmen, and their families include John Holmes as “Joe”, Emily Peterson as “Kate”, Megan Poynter as “Ellen”, Katrina Tibbs as “Vivian”, Isaac Hernandez as “Fred”, Dylan Miller as “Cord” and Amanda Becker as “Virginia”. The dance chorus consists of Sara Bentley, Logan Garber, McKenzie Haas, Isaac Hernandez, Arden Lieb, Dylan Miller, Emily Peterson, Megan Poynter, Lora Raines, Kaleb Shoudt, Katrina Tibbs and Hunter Wickham. Members of the chorus are Alexis Bowen, Sandy Briggs, Rachel Brown, Kara Conn, Kayla Crawford, Hannah Denny, Kristin Drusbacky, Morgan Fox, Liberty Garber, Julie Gretschi, Grace Guo, Sam Heldenbrand, Marisa Hoffman, Kat Holmes, Christa Hoover, Macy Payne, Norell Pittinger, Hannah Rose and Erica Strong. In addition to Wolbert as director, the production team includes Stacy Prochazka, assistant director; Scott Griffin, production assistant; Marcy Myers, choreographer with set design and building by Kevin Smith and the industrial technical classes. Tickets for the performances can be purchased at the door and are $6 for adults and $5 for students. For more information about Hillsdale production of Oklahoma!, contact Kim Wolbert at 419-368-6841 or hill_wolbert@tccsa.net.

GOSPEL CONCERT

People To See

COLONIAL CITY QUARTET GOSPEL CONCERT FEATURES THREE VOCAL GROUPS MANSFIELD – The First Annual Gospel Concert will be presented Nov. 17th at 8 p.m. in the Renaissance Theatre. This concert will be filled with feelgood gospel favorites performed by New Vision, Colonial City Quartet and Jonathan White. NEW VISION is a family group devoted to God, family, and friends. The trio consists of Trae Turner, his sister, Whitney Smith, and uncle, Jeff Burton. The group was formed in Butler, Ohio, where the family began singing together in church at an early age. In 2004, the Lord began opening doors for the group’s ministry and it began to grow beyond their local community. In 2010, New Vision released their first single to radio, “Everythings Gonna Turn Out Right”. Their tight family harmony, humble Spirit, and love for God immediately garnered the attention of listeners all across the country. In 2010, the group released their latest project, “All That Matters”, which features two Singing News chart songs, “In Better Hands” and “Temporary Home”. Candi Chandler of Joy FM (GMA 2010 Radio Station of the Year) states, “New Vision quickly came on the Joy FM scene in 2010 with their highly requested single, “Everything’s Gonna Turn Out Right”. Being as heavily involved in this industry as I am, I can’t be thankful enough for a group who has put God as their center and is now being rewarded for their dedication to the ministry!” COLONIAL CITY QUARTET was founded in 1985 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, which is known as “Ohio’s Colonial City.” The group has since relocated to Mansfield, Ohio, but kept the name. They still maintain the tight four-part harmonies of Southern Gospel, but with a progressive sound that appeals to today’s audience. Their desire is to introduce people to Christ through the message of the song and encourage Christians in their daily walk with the

Lord. Tim Campbell, the only original member, is the manager and baritone singer. He has a full, rich sound that provides the unique harmony that identifies southern gospel. Tim has many duties including maintaining the sound equipment and handling the business aspects of the group. David Campbell is Tim’s son and has grown up with Colonial City. He has a dynamic tenor voice and is a gifted pianist. Previously with Heaven’s Harmony, he joined the group in 2005. Kim Brown joined the group in 2007. He delights the crowd with his rich, low bass tones as well as his winning smile. He previously sang in 2nd Chance before coming to Colonial City. His love for people is evident not only on stage but throughout the week while working at his business, Summit Therapy, as a physical therapist. Aaron Moger, the newest member of Colonial City, joined in 2011. He has a powerful lead voice and can truly deliver the message of the song. Aaron has had vocal experience at college and church and really enjoys being part of the quartet.

later in life. After his parents were killed in a car accident, Jonathan and his new wife took on a new role raising his 10 year old sister and 16 year old brother and also became parents of a daughter with Down Syndrome. Through these and other difficult times, Jonathan has found his goal in life, to encourage Christians in their walk with God, and to let them know that sometimes things happen that may seem horrible, but God can turn it around for good. Jonathan has had the opportunity to sing for many different kinds of audiences from the Grand Ole Opry, to the Bill Gaither Homecoming Concert Series, to the little church down the street. Tickets are on sale at the Renaissance Box Office, Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm, 419522-2726 and online all the time at mansfieldtickets.com. Ticket prices are $32, $27 and $22.

JONATHAN WHITE found a deep love for singing at an early age when his dad, a pastor and evangelist, and mom would stand him up in the front of the Church and have him sing with his brothers and sister. Those first several years were important in developing a heart for ministry in Jonathan. The seeds were planted, though Jonathan never pursued any kind of professional career in music until JONATHAN WHITE New Vision

Places To Go

Chicago

will perform live at The Ritz Theatre Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Hits include “Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.”

Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The self-described “rock and roll band with horns” began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, generating several hit ballads.

According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums.[2][3]

They had a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Second only to The Beach Boys in Billboards singles and albums chart success among American bands, Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups in history.

Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles. Chicago is dedicating their 2012 US tour to Paqui Kelly, a breast cancer survivor, close friend of the band, and wife of Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly. For more inf $101, $86, $76, $51 Sponsored by The National Machinery Foundation, for more information, go to www.ritztheatre.org.

c A LEN D A R o F e V ENTS BROADWAY MUSICAL COMEDY ELO, leg warmers, and Greek mythology XANADU Nov. 2/MARION - OSU will present the Broadway musical comedy hit Xanadu at 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Auditorium. The Greek muses incarnate themselves on earth to inspire men to achieve. One of them, in the form of a beautiful girl encounters a downon-his-luck artist. When she helps him meet up with the rich Danny McGuire, a man Kira had inspired 40 years earlier, the two join together to create an artistic and business success, a unique club called “Xanadu.” Xanadu features the music of Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton John. Tickets are $15, $10 students. For ticket and show information call 740-725-6253. TOWN ROAST REHAB CENTER’S TOWN ROAST Nov. 2/ MANSFIELD - 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. For tickets, call 419-522-2726 or order online at MansfieldTickets.com. Tickets are $25. This year’s theme, “Roastin’ the Night Away,” will provide an entertaining spoof on reality television shows. The audience will enjoy a variety of performances, including soloists, chorus numbers, dancing, videos, and skits. Nothing is sacred in this spoof of people, elected officials, events, and recent developments in the Greater Mansfield area. Proceeds will benefit The Rehab Center. The event is sponsored by KeyBank and Granter’s Grinders, Bagels & More. CAUGHT IN THE NET Nov. 2-4/PORT CLINTON - Play presented at the Playmakers Civic Theatre at 8 p.m. (Sun. Matinee is 2 p.m.) This sequel to “It Runs in the Family” is a story about a British taxi driver who tries to keep two wives happy and not knowing about each other. This story picks up 19 years later. The two wives each have a son and a daughter, who discover on the Internet that they may share something in common when their dad’s names and jobs are the same. Tickets are $12. For more informaion, call 419-734-5044 or visit pcplaymakers.org

CRAFT SHOW AT SAINT PAUL CRAFT SHOW Nov. 3/NORWALK - St. Paul Craft Show, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Norwalk St. Paul Convocation Center. This benefits the St. Paul Swim Team. Admission is only 50 cents, lunch is available, and there will be 60 vendors plus door prizes. Help the swim team while you find something for the house, gifts, something to eat, etc.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Oct. 5/TIFFIN - Looking for something to do on a Friday night? The National Theatre at The Ritz will host an eclectic selection of artists in an unplugged performance environment at 7:30 p.m. Each Friday Night Live features 2-3 regional entertainers that may include a folk singer, a jazz musician, an aspiring singer/songwriter or some other style of artist who is passionate about the opportunity to showcase their talents. Join us for a glass of wine or cup of coffee in this casual, intimate setting…a perfect way to jump-start your weekend! October Artists: Samantha Jackson - Painesville; Chelsea Frey - Upper Sandusky; Tom Cadaret - Tiffin. Admission is $10 ea. Visit www. ritztheatre.org for more information.

c A LEN D A R o F e V ENTS THE KING AND I The King and I Nov. 9-11/MANSFIELD - 7 p.m. at the Mansfield Playhouse. Also a 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee service. East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured, and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination set in 1862 Siam. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. Tickets are $5-10. For more information, please visit www.mansfieldplayhouse.com or call 419-522-2883.

COMEDY - SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE

A Night of Comedy Nov. 9/SANDUSKY – State Theatre starting at 8 p.m. Starring Jerry Donovan as seen on Comcast-On Demand and at the World Famous “Caroline’s” in New York City and Floyd J. Phillips who was the winner of the world famous SeattleInternational Comedy Competition. Floyd is a regular guest on theBob & Tom Show. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, visit www.sanduskystate.com

CLEVELAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Cleveland YOUTH Orchestra Nov. 11/CLEVELAND - 7 p.m. at Severance Hall, James Feddeck, conductor. Free Prelude Concert at 6 p.m. featuring chamber music by Beethoven and Mozart performed by members of the Youth Orchestra). Tickets: $12 (reserved seating) To order call 216-231-1111, 800-686-1141, or visit clevelandorchestra.com to print at home.Dvoﬁák: Carnival Overture Prokofiev: Suite from Lieutenant Kijé Hanson: Symphony No. 2 (“Romantic”) Severance Restaurant is open for dining service two hours prior to each Youth Orchestra concert. For reservations, call 216-231-7373 or visit www.clevelandorchestra.com/visit/severance-dining.aspx. FALL CONCERT

Nov. 11/MANSFIELD - The Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings, nder the direction of Percy Hall, will play its first concert of the season, A Salute to Our Armed Forces at 4 pm in the Renaissance Theatre. The Youth Strings will perform patriotic music to celebrate Veteran’s Day including Star Spangled Banner, America in Song: A Patriotic Medley, Armed Service Salute, Johnny’s A Soldier, Brandenburg Concerto and more. Many of the pieces the musicians are performing have been arranged for the Youth Strings by Percy Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and may be purchased at the Renaissance Box Office, 419-522-2726 or visit www.mansfieldtickets.com

THE RITZ - AUNTIE MAME

AUNTIE MAME Nov. 9-11/TIFFIN - The Ritz Teen Thespian Guild will present the play by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. matinee Sunday) at The Ritz Theatre. In their fifth year as a part of The Ritz Theatre, the Ritz Teen Thespian Guild is a group of young performers from area high schools dedicated to exploring theatre beyond the high school musical. Based on the novel by Patrick Dennis, Auntie Mame chronicles the madcap adventures of a boy growing up as the ward of his deceased father’s eccentric sister, Mame. Ticket Prices: Adults $10, Students $5 For ticket information contact The Ritz Theatre Box Office at 419.448.8544 or www.ritztheatre.org

c A LEN D A R o F e V ENTS UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR Nov. 10/SANDUSKY - At the Maritime Museum of Sandusky, 125 Meigs St. Learn the history of the Underground Railroad movement and the role of Sandusky area citizens who aided the journey of brave fugitives from slavery to freedom across Lake Erie to Canada. Seating is limited. Please call to make your reservation. 419-624-0274. Admission is $5 per person.

HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZARR Nov 16/PORT CLINTON - 10 am-5 p.m.Browse the selection of hand-crafted cards, paperweights, holiday gift baskets, table favors, numerous holiday wreaths, and a variety of many other hand-crafted items at the Oak House. There will be a great assortment of items available plus one of a kind Santas, beautiful knit items, vintage linens, quilted treasures, original hand-crafted jewelry, and more. Located at 333 Buckeye Blvd, call 419-734-4417 or visit online www.oakhouse-pc.org.

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