Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell: One year later
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Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell: One year later
HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS SECTION INSIDE! PAGE 14 MIAMI VALLEY’S ARTS, CULTURE & NEWS WEEKLY Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell: One year later WHAT THE HUCK, FINN? PAGE 4 SCAN ME www.DaytonCityPaper.com REAL ART GRABS ATTENTION PAGE 8 ROCKIN’ WITH THE EAGLES PAGE 10 BANG WITH THE BENGSONS Volume 8 // Number 3 // Wednesday, Januar y 19 - Tuesday, Januar y 25, 2011 PAGE 12 FREE! 2 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m PUBLISHER Paul Noah (x202) [email protected] contents COVE R S TO RY EDITOR Nicole Wroten (x213) [email protected] ASSOCIATE EDITOR Dr. Andrea Manchester (x221) ART DIRECTOR Jenn White (x208) [email protected] GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kelle Carli (x211) [email protected] THEATRE Brian P. Sharp [email protected] VISUAL ARTS Jud Yalkut [email protected] FILM T.T. Stern-Enzi [email protected] PERFORMING ARTS Caroline Shannon-Karasik, Jeff Huntington, Brian P. 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L ast week, the NewSouth, Inc. publishing company of Alabama, announced it will be releasing an altered version of Mark Twain’s classics, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” “Well, if I ever struck anything like it, I’m a nigger.” “Only one problem. That map is in Injun Joe’s pocket.” Both of these quotes are taken from Mark Twain’s novel, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” In the altered version, the “N-word” is replaced with the word “slave,” and the “I-word” is replaced by the word “Indian.” Prof Alan Gribben is the editor of the revised version of Twain’s literary masterpieces, which each describe the life of two boys coming of age in the small river town of St. Petersburg, Mo. nestled along the Mississippi River. Twain uses the vernacular of the day, the “N-word” in both books to describe runaway slave, Jim, in particular, and all blacks in the book in general. Gribben is adamant that his edits to the original books in switching the “N-word” for “slave” are not robbing Twain’s works of meaning or context. He argues that he is merely making a small change so that English teachers are no longer embarrassed to read out loud in class. The removal of the “N-word,” which is printed 219 times in “Huckleberry Finn,” has cultural commentators loudly objecting to what they consider political correctness run amuck and warning that the liberal thought police having taken control of our institutions. Randall L. Kennedy, an American law profes- sor at Harvard University, is among a large group of black commentators who denounced Gribben last week. Kennedy is recognized as one of the world’s greatest experts on the “N-word,” having written a widely discussed social history book called “Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word.”Calling the decision by Gribben to scrub Twain’s books of the offending N-word, “… a profoundly bad idea,” Kennedy argues that by removing the “N-word” from Mark Twain, we are losing the opportunity for English teachers to discuss the word with their classes and for students to learn about the word and its impact. Because of the use of the “N-word,” there are, at present, a number of school districts that do not allow the books to be used as part of their curriculum. The small NewSouth, Inc. publishing company is pointing out that their version of Twain’s books will now be acceptable to those school districts. The publisher argued that if they can get these great books to a wider audi- ence with a gentler Twain, then it’s well worth the minor changes to Twain’s original texts. It is also pointed out by critics that placing these edited Twain books in schools throughout the country, would be financially beneficial for this small publishing company. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Should great works of literature which contain words that are offensive in society today be edited to remove those offending words? Should the “N-word” be removed from “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?” QU E S TI O N O F T H E W E E K 4 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m debate forum CALM THE HUCK DOWN THE ADVENTURES OF A VACCINIUM PERSON FROM FINLAND By Ben Tompkins I ’m afraid I can’t really answer the question the way it’s worded. When someone asks me “should ‘X’ be done in art” it presumes that I have the some standing to speak on behalf of other people, which I don’t. If you mean to ask if “I” would change the words in “Huckleberry Finn,” then no, “I” wouldn’t. On the other hand, if an individual who publishes books in Alabama decides that he or she wants to change a few things and call it their own version, then that’s their prerogative. Anyway. Perhaps you think I’m being a bit of a prick about it, but I really don’t think you can have the conversation any other way. For instance, if I can see the original David or a copy with a fig leaf, I’m going to see the real thing. Perhaps some others wouldn’t, but personally I don’t want my artistic experiences to be a parade of intermediary opinions. I’m a big boy. However, the fact remains that we are all free to accept or reject the world’s artistic achievements on our own terms. Similarly, I can skip the “N-word” in “Huck Finn,” black it out with a marker, or simply refuse to read the book entirely. Now maybe Mark Twain would take serious issue with that, but it’s my brain and my time. Ultimately, I have no one to answer to but myself as to whether or not reading a version from an Alabama publishing company that openly draws their belief that they can write better Twain than Twain from a desire to make a few bucks off of conservative school districts constitutes “reading ‘Huckleberry Finn.’” By the way, can I just say that I’m not even remotely shocked that this nonsense is coming out of NewSouth, Inc. in Alabama? Alabama is like the Secretariat of intellectual travesties and I’m not just saying that because Monday was MLK Day either. Listen, I’ve lived in the South and I’ve driven through Alabama. Do you have any idea how many pairs of wiper blades I went through scraping the bullshit that flies around that state off my windshield? I mean, how seriously can you take a state that loses the Civil War that profoundly and still has the intestinal fortitude to declare that it was God’s will that Auburn win the BCS Championship? Whatever. Ladies By J.T. Ryder and gentlemen, I present the artist. But to their credit, NewSouth isn’t trying to hide the fact that this is a copy. They are hoping to make some cash publishing an edited version that will allow a school to teach “Huck Finn” without the offensive language. Sure. Go for it. It won’t avoid the discussion, but there’s certainly no harm in trying. Consider the following: You present your students with the NewSouth version of “Huck Finn” that changes the “N-word” to “slave” so you don’t have to deal with students reading the word. Fine. You are now forced to explain to your students – when they ask – that you are giving them an altered copy instead of the original because the school board doesn’t think they should be reading the “N-word” in print in a public school. Wait, you said the “N-word.” Oops. In your attempt to avoid the discussion, you are forced to not only have the discussion, address the objectionable material in a no less comprehensive manner than you would have “Alabama is like the Secretariat of intellectual travesties…” before, admit that your students are capable of elevating their discourse regarding historical and contextual language in “Huck Finn,” but also ... rationalize why you are still going to patronize them by giving them a copy and telling them they aren’t mature enough to handle the discourse you just had. Good luck winning that one with a room full of high school kids. What’s ironic is that the terminating point of that conversation is the students coming away with a higher regard for freedom of expression and a more vitriolic opposition to censorship. By offering a copy you’ve greatly exacerbated the issue you were trying to avoid. Besides, if nothing else you will virtually guarantee that the copy in the public library will be checked out for the foreseeable future. It’s probably a more effective way of getting kids to read “Huck Finn” than actually assigning it directly. In closing, I think it’s worth reminding ourselves that NewSouth isn’t chipping the penis off the original David. Huck Finn will remain in libraries and bookstores in its full, unedited glory for all to see. And if you are someone who just doesn’t want to see the “Nword” in print, then A) I can’t believe you’re still reading this, and B) go get the other bloody version of “Huck Finn.” The rest of us will handle the decision on our own. Benjamin Tomkins is a violinist, teacher, journalist and critically acclaimed composer currently living in Denver, CO. He hates stupidity, and generally believes that the volume of one’s voice is inversely proportional to one’s knowledge of an issue. w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m W hen my middle son was in 5th grade, he was harassed mercilessly by several black students in his class, one of whom would pull his hair and call him things like beaner, spic and towel-head. I had spoken with the teacher on many occasions and, while sympathetic, he was overrun by his classroom and was alone in dealing with the problem. One day, I received a call saying that my son was being suspended for two weeks. Why? Because my son had finally had enough, hitting the boy and calling him the “N-word.” Oddly to who has licensure to use the word and who does not. As with any other word, it is the intent behind the word and not the word itself that carries the weight. I can watch Richard Pryor and never have a derogatory thought about the use of the “N-word.” If I watch “Mississippi Burning” and hear some white redneck use it, you can feel the hatred drip off of each syllable. He could be calling the guy a “maraschino cherry” and the sense of malice would be the same. By the same token, any word, regardless of how innocuous or funny it may sound (such as peckerwood, which just cracks me up), should be treated equally as a pejorative term and not be relegated as having a lesser impact. You cannot claim a specific sensitivity to a word and then be insensitive about the language that flows from your own mouth. The argument against removing the Nword from Mark Twain’s works is simple: don’t. It reflects the mores of that time period. It shows how people were viewed and treated, and not just black people, but Native Americans and different classes of people as well. If you start sanitizing works of literature, how soon will it be before we rewrite “The Dairy of Anne Frank” to depict the young girl taunting the Nazis à la Macaulay Culkin in “Home Alone” so that we don’t have to deal with the horrific nature of the Holocaust. We can change Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” to depict handicapped people in a better light. After we’re done with that, we’ll be able to tackle that violently racist and sexist book, the Bible … I am not downplaying the power of the word. In its truest form, the word embodies the hatred and detestation of one race for another. It unfairly depicts a whole race of people under an inapplicable blanket definition and, to a large degree, holds them to it against their will. That’s one of the important reasons to keep the word in its original context in “Huckleberry Finn” – as a benchmark for what the word implied in a certain era and what the word symbolizes now. A word, however, is a word and, even if you sanitize it and give it a more palatable appearance, unless you are willing to change the behavior that allows the hateful intent behind the word, this cleansing is all for naught. To tamper with literary works in the name of appeasement or comfort is yet just another form of revisionist history, allowing for a Pollyanna perspective that will surely allow us to forget past transgressions … and eventually to repeat them. “He could be calling the guy a “maraschino cherry” and the sense of malice would be the same.” enough, the physicality of the altercation was swept aside, but the racial slur was treated as a major transgression. I arrived at the school and met with the principal, who moved a table out of the way so that “there wouldn’t be anything standing between us.” Knowing that my wife was coming up, I thought that this was a foolish idea, as that table would at least buy the principal a few seconds for escape. In speaking with the principal, I brought up harassment, running down the list of racial slurs. She stated that since he was not of the ethnicity, the racial slurs did not apply to him. Now, look up at my picture. I am a white male. My wife, however, happens to be a black female, making our children multiracial, which makes this incident a little bit convoluted. I brought up the fact that the school had a zero tolerance policy for racism, yet they had allowed my son to be slurred. She repeated her stance that since he was not of those ethnic origins, the racist epithets did not apply. I countered that I had heard children in the hallway call each other the N-word on innumerable occasions. She explained that in the African-American culture, that was a term of greeting and endearment. Well, what if, for the sake of argument, the black half of my son used the word, trying to be endearing, while the white half was appalled at the racist transaction? Would that make it acceptable? Shortly thereafter, my wife arrived and the whole conversation devolved rather quickly. As I predicted, the principal should have kept that table in front of her. I bring this up, not as a means to air my disgruntlement with the school system (although there is a cathartic quality to it), but to illustrate the complications of this argument. The word is used heavily in a lot of urban music. In public, the dreaded “N-word” is used with a complete disregard of anyone within earshot. It’s become such a game, much like the one DCP freelance writer J.T. Ryder covers a wide played by women who wear exceptionally revealing clothes, just daring any male to look at range of topics including local news, music and comedy. them so they can unleash a hate filled tirade He can be reached at [email protected]. against the “sexist pigs.” It becomes a trap as JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 5 C R I T I C ’ S P I C editor’s choice K B Y N I C O L E W R OT E N C R I T I C ’ S rock P I C K B Y M AT T C L E V E N G E R free speech COOPER = CLUELESS COMEDY AT WILEY’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . That’s right. The world’s only conservative Republican Jewish comedian from Kentucky is coming to Dayton. Appearing at Wiley’s Comedy Club, Jan. 20-22, Mark Klein is “one of those acts you just have to see” like a carnival sideshow. He is Jewish, conservative, entrepreneurial and most importantly, hilarious. Mark’s act has taken him from “GQ” to “Forbes” to Comedy Central, Showtime and “The Bob and Tom Show.” His game is corporate humor and as a veteran of the business, he’s known as the CorpJester. As a conservative who’s not afraid to speak the truth, he offers a humorous look at everything from aging and marriage to America’s treasured institutions. His hard-hitting act views the world through the lens of a businessman, racehorse owner, real estate investor and middle-aged white guy. An all-around good/thought-provoking time. Mark Klein will appear at Wiley’s Jan. 20-22. Call (937) 224-5653 for tickets. Visit www. wileyscomedyclub.com for more information. SOCIAL DISTORTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fans of punk, rockabilly, country and blues should check out the new Social Distortion album, “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes,” just released on the band’s new label Epitaph Records Jan. 18. Formed in 1979, Social Distortion were among the founding fathers of American punk and are known for their country-influenced crossover hits including “Story of My Life,” “Ball and Chain” and “Ring of Fire.” Produced by front man Mike Ness, “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes” is the band’s first new album since 2004 and second studio release since the death of guitarist and founding member Dennis Dannell in 2000. The highly anticipated album represents Social Distortion’s official debut since signing to punk/indie giant Epitaph Records in 2010. Samples of two songs from the new album can be heard through links on the band’s website at www.socialdistortion.com and more information can also be found at the Epitaph Records site at www.epitaph.com. It’s clear that Mr. Cooper hasn’t spent much time in the South or else he’d be hightailing it here to set up residence. Has he ever wondered why so many northerners move here? Perhaps because it’s a better place to live than the northern climes. A friend once described northerners as “pinch faced” because of all their feelings of superiority over the South and thinking they know it all. We in the South know, of course, that when a person has a choice of living here or north of the Mason-Dixon line, the South will win out. And, the “War Between the States” as Mr. Cooper seems to poo-poo, actually WAS a war between the states since the southern states had seceded and were no longer part of the Union. Had we not seceded, it would have been a civil war, but we had. Thus, it was a “War Between the States.” If the North wants to secede this time, that’s fine with us. Just don’t hold your breath for us to issue a passport to you when you come to your senses and want to come visit or immigrate here. Henrique may well be the love child of uketoting Tiny Tim and Weird Al … – Becca-Boo [RE: “Uke or Die,” 1/5/11] I am proud to call this guy my friend. You go Henrique! – FlannelBear [RE: “Uke or Die,” 1/5/11] I was at Horrorama this year when they showed his flick. Can’t say there was any more nudity than your average teenage slasher film. Why is it all the sudden a select bunch people at a horror movie fest suddenly turn into a bunch of prudes? I can vouch for the fact that you’re going to see much worse things than a few fleeting minutes of full frontal. – Berserkr1979 [RE: “Uke or Die,” 1/5/11] CORRECTION IN VISUALS ARTICLE LAST WEEK – Stephanie Foil We mistakenly listed Jane A. Black as a [RE: Free Speech, 1/12/11] freelance writer, when it should have read: Jane A. Black is a fiber artist and the executive director of the Dayton Visual Arts Center. PRAISE FOR THE UKELELE Visit the gallery at 118 N. Jefferson St. or visit How much did Henrique pay you? And their website at www.daytonvisualarts.org. Foleven as a youngster, I always thought that low her on Twitter @lookingabout. bad reporter 6 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m THE W IRD A By Chuck Shepherd now-10-year-old church in Denver ministers to (as contemplated by 1 Corinthians 4:1113) the homeless, the reviled, and the persecuted and formally named itself after the actual words in verse 13, the “Scum of the Earth” Church. The congregation touts nonjudgmental Christianity; owns an elegant, aging building (but holds services elsewhere because of fire code violations); and is a rough mix of anarchists, punk rockers, environmentalists and disaffected teens perhaps mainly keen on angering their parents. “Scum” (as church members matter-of-factly call themselves) tilt mildly philosophically conservative (though not nearly evangelical), connected only by the common belief that “God is love,” according to a December report in Denver’s Westword. the business card of a man who happened to have the last name “Muhammad.” According to a December Associated Press dispatch, “dozens” of Pakistanis are sentenced to death each year for such tangential references to the holy name of Muhammad, but the government fears that trying to repeal the law might incite Muslim extremism. NOT SAFE IN YOUR OWN HOME (1) At 2 a.m. on Nov. 13 in Akron, Ohio, a 70-year-old woman was the victim of a home invasion when Cory Buckley, 22, broke in and robbed her. According to the police report, the woman was seated on the commode at the time, and Buckley was dressed in a clown mask. (2) Melissa Wagaman, 33, was convicted in November in Hagerstown, Md., of a February home invasion in GREAT ART! which she broke into her neighbor’s house while Among the recent works funded by Arts wearing only a bridal skirt and veil. She later Council England was a “painting” consisting of blamed cold medicine and marijuana. a blank canvas, for which artist Agnieszka Kurant was paid the equivalent of about $2,300 and on OOPS! Among the Major League Baseball players (avwhich she intends to paint something in the future. Rounding out her exhibition were a “sculp- erage salary: about $3.3 million) who spent time ture” that was not really present and a “movie” on the disabled list in 2010: Kendry Morales (Angels), who broke his leg jumping on home plate that had been shot with no film in the camera. – In October, borrowing from the U.S. Air Gui- after hitting a home run; Brian Roberts (Orioles), tar Championship (which honors self-made gui- who was out a week with a concussion when he tar “heroes” playing wild rock ‘n’ roll as if they smacked himself in the head with his bat after were holding real guitars), the second annual Air striking out; Chris Coghlan (Marlins), who needSex Championship was held in the Music Hall ed knee surgery after giving a teammate a playful in Brooklyn, N.Y., and eventually won by Lady post-game shaving-cream pie; and Geoff Blum C. (whose performance could not easily be de- (Astros), who needed elbow surgery after strainscribed). Each contestant (solo only) had two min- ing his arm putting on his shirt. utes to cover “all the bases”: “meeting, seduction, LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS foreplay, intercourse, and, if successful, afterglow,” Fortunately for police, disguising his e-mail and exposing body parts was not allowed. address did’nt occur to him: Kyle D. Gore, 23, of WEIRDO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY Naperville, Ill., was arrested in December for alRobert Hurst, 47, was charged after an inci- legedly downloading child porn on his computer. dent at the cemetery in Picayune, Miss., pursuing Police identified Gore as the man trying to find his hobby of “orb photography” – capturing the people online who could help him have encounimages of circles of light at night, especially the ters with kids, using the address “kdg31087@aol. ones that appear to him as faces. Hurst was spot- com” (an unimaginative identifier for someone of ted one night in December, naked, setting up his Gore’s initials and born, as Gore was, in 1987). camera, thus giving rise to a charge of indecent RECURRING THEMES exposure. He explained that he thought bare skin Anatomically Equipped Shoplifters: (1) Video would be the “best canvas” for orb photography. surveillance at the Beall’s Outlet store in Crestview, Fla., in December showed a woman handFINE POINTS OF THE LAW – Questionable Judgments: (1) The New Jersey ing clothing to a man, who would roll it up and Government Record Council ruled in December hand it back, and the woman concealing the that the town of Somerset had overcharged Tom items in her purse, or in the case of one pair of Coulter in 2008 by $4.04 on the $5 it collected for shoes, under her breasts. The pair were charged a compact disc of a council meeting and must issue with misdemeanor theft. (2) Ailene Brown, 28, a refund. The town estimates that it spent about and Shmeco Thomas, 37, were arrested in Ed$17,000 fighting Coulter’s appeals (and paying his mond, Okla., in November and charged with attorney’s fees). (2) Brandi Jo Winkelman, 17, was shoplifting at a TJ Maxx store. Surveillance charged in September in Juneau, Wis., with violat- video revealed that, among the items stuffed ing the state’s child abuse law after a schoolyard in the pair’s belly fat and under fight and risks a maximum of six years in prison. their armpits and breasts were Authorities charged Winkelman even though her four pairs of boots, three pairs of jeans, a wallet and gloves. “victim” was a classmate older than Winkelman. – Police in Hyderabad, Pakistan, recently arCopyright 2010 Chuck Shepard. rested a doctor for the increasingly suspect crime of insulting Islam -- after he merely tossed away Distributed by Universal UClick. w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 7 visuals HERE COMES SANTA CLAW REAL ART’S LATEST PROJECT FOR KIDS (AND CLIENTS) AT HEART By Nicole Wroten S o, what does Santa do with all of those left over presents that nobody included on their wish lists? Ask Dayton’s own Real Art Design Group. On Jan. 3, Real Art unveiled a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime project with the Santa Claw. Yes, Claw. The design group has created a giant, virtually controlled claw game like you’re used to seeing in arcades and bowling alleys. The Claw was created out of 2,000 pounds of steel, 700 feet of wire and one-and-a-half electric wheelchairs. It measures 17 feet x 8 feet x The Santa Claw sits inside Real Art's offices on E. First Street [above], a giant purple bouncy ball is one of the Santa Claw's possible prizes [left]. 12 feet. In order to operate the game virtually, a player can sign into its website (www.thesantaclaw.com) with a Facebook, Twitter or an e-mail account and control the Claw using either their computer keyboard or mouse. Two cameras give the players the proper viewpoints to control the claw to grab presents and drop them down the chute, “winning” various prizes. These prizes (one per household) will then be mailed directly to the player through a provided address (in the continental U.S.). Some of the prizes include: huge colorful bouncy balls, vintage toys, the complete Dokken collection on vinyl, Old English cologne, leather chaps, magic 8 balls, Zebra-striped Snuggies. “We even have some ultra cool stuff like Alien Workshop skateboards,” a news release described. The design team of this project at Real Art has already boasted that it’s the largest Claw in Dayton, but from the number of people logging on to www.thesantaclaw.com and getting in line to operate the Claw. On the day of the launch, Real Art estimated there were over 19,000 people in line, which overloaded their system (Note: I logged on late last week to try it myself and found 489 people in line in front of me). The response has been overwhelming as has the promotional benefits for Real Art. “We thought it would be fun to make this giant claw machine,” said Patrice Hall, Real Art’s new media marketing strategist. “It is a giant promotion for us. Very fun.” With over 30 years in the design world, Real Art has definitely created some amazing things, but never quite on this scale. When they’re not “ It was one of those things that we started joking about over lunch one day and it just kind of grew from there.” game in the world and has already submitted it for consideration to the “Guinness Book of World Records.” According to the Santa Claw website, the goes like this: “Have you ever wondered what happens to Santa’s leftover gifts? The ones that never appeared on Christmas wish lists? Well … nothing. Until now. This year, the Fat Man sent us all the unused presents and we gave them a home in the Santa Claw.” “It was one of those things that we started joking about over lunch one day and it just kind of grew from there,” said Chris Wire, owner of Real Art Design Group. Every year, Real Art sends out a “Happy New Year” gift to their clients as a thank-you for their business over the last year. After building and developing the Santa Claw, Real Art mailed a giant metal token to all of their clients at the end of December. The coin wished them "Happy New Year" and invited them to log on to www.thesantaclaw.com on the launch date of Jan. 3 to play the game and win one of Santa’s leftovers. There has been tremendous response to the game, not only from it being displayed in the Real Art building’s window, located at 520 E. First St. 8 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 creating giant claw games, the company is a “fullservice design firm that specializes in innovative design solutions for real business problems.” They operate studios in Dayton and Chicago. The Santa Claw also has its own Facebook at facebook.com/thesantaclaw and it’s own Twitter, @thesantaclaw, so that after players have tried their luck at grabbing a prize, they can post it online. After the success of the Santa Claw this year, I am sure every client of Real Art’s will be looking forward to 2012. Hopefully it will be just as fun and entertaining because a zebra-striped Snuggie? Yes, please. To see the Santa Claw in person, visit Real Art Design Group at 520 E. First St. in Dayton. To try out the Santa Claw for yourself, visit www.thesantaclaw.com. Reach DCP Editor Nicole Wroten at editor@ daytoncitypaper.com. w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m metro LUCK OF THE IRISH COFFEE IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT ALCOHOL/CAFFEINE DUO by Mark Luedtke I n a lighthearted protest of the Four Loko ban, which banned alcoholic beverages premixed with caffeine, my girlfriend Devin and I decided to enjoy Irish coffee at local Irish bars for this happy hour column. Dublin Pub enjoys a prime location on the southeast corner of Fifth Street and Wayne Avenue on the edge of the Oregon District with parking accessible from both streets and more next door in the evening. A tent for smokers covers the patio in front of the octagonal facade. Inside, a small stage sits at the front of the dining room with tables filling the room and booths along the wall running from the stage back to the bar. A fire blazed in the fireplace to the left of the bar in the nook, which also contains the pub’s humidor. Soccer matches played on the TVs behind the bar while ESPN broadcast from TVs over the booths on each side. Recognizing us, the bartender Brian had our usual drinks for Dublin Pub – Devin’s well whiskey and Coke and my half & half – on the bar by the time we sat down. He also whipped up an Irish coffee to satisfy our theme, pouring premium Irish whiskey into a coffee and topping it off with a swirl of whipped cream while we listened Dublin Pub [above], Flanagan's Pub [left]. Drafts cost $5, well drinks $4, call drinks $5. Domestic beers are $2.50. Food starts at about $6. Happy hour at Dublin Pub is Monday through Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday until 6 p.m. and all day Sunday. Specials are $1 off draft beers and 50 cents off domestic bottles and well drinks. Visit www.DubPub.com for more information. Located at 101 E. Stewart, UD students should avoid crossing the Rubicon when heading to Fla- “ Those who don’t get it on the side, don’t know how to tackle this monstrous fare.” to Irish rock on the PA. Several regulars lined the bar, talking sports with Brian and engaging his acerbic wit. Two dividers on the bar separate the seating area into three isolated sections, so there’s little interaction between customers sitting at the bar. The advantage is small groups can enjoy relative privacy. Customers filled several tables, ordering early dinners. Dublin Pup offers a large menu with traditional Irish fare and more, and we ordered the beef bully shot – a pile of hot roast beef topped with gravy typically layered over mashed potatoes and toast, served with a side salad, but Devin prefers to have all three items served on separate plates. In her best advertising voice, she said, “Those who don’t get it on the side, don’t know how to tackle this monstrous fare.” This was proven as we watched one girl who had never ordered this before wonder how to eat hers. w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m nagan’s Pub. Flanagan’s private lot was full when we pulled in, but parking is virtually unlimited in the connecting lots. Flanagan’s front door at the corner is emergency exit only, so visitors have to enter through the back parking lot into the back lounge. The small bar on the right was closed, but several patrons sat on the heated tent-covered patio out the door on the left. As we headed through the passage to the main bar, we could see and hear a healthy crowd inside. The main bar lines the right wall, the dining area opens to the left, and small stage sits past it. Beer signs decorate the walls. The electronic dartboards, video bowling game and jukebox sat idle. TVs over the bar and by the stage all showed sports to Devin’s dismay. Several regulars sat at the bar and the dining area was nearly full as we grabbed stools. The crowd generated a lot of noise and energy, and the place bustled. Bartender Ashlee effortlessly pulled double-duty at the bar and on the floor while owner Pat Flana- gan cooked. Between them, despite the large crowd, nobody waited for drinks or food. I ordered a domestic beer and we looked forward to our Irish coffee. Flanagan’s didn’t have whipped cream, so Ashlee topped it off with a splash of Irish crème. Flanagan’s serves classic American bar food: burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and pizza starting at $5, so we ordered hot wings with "nuclear" sauce on the side. The wings come with celery and bleu cheese or ranch at no additional cost for $5.75 normally, but are half price along with all appetizers during happy hour except Fridays. That’s a great value. Flanagan’s allows children until 9 p.m., and Pat’s wife and children stopped by and said hello to the regulars. Happy hour runs from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday with $2 well drinks, metered, $2.50 domestic beers. Drafts are $4.50 and premium whiskey is $5. Visit www.FlanagansPubDayton.com for more information. I don’t think our protest will have any effect on the Four Loko ban, but we had fun, and Devin discovered a new happy hour drink. She may order more Irish coffees in the future. Reach DCP freelance writer Mark Luedtke at contactus@ daytoncitypaper.com JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 9 classical ONE OF THESE NIGHTS DPO'S ROCKIN' ORCHESTRA SERIES FEATURES 'MUSIC OF THE EAGLES' By Caroline Shannon-Karasik C onjure an image of the orchestra. Go ahead. Do it. What do you see? A conductor madly waving his hands? A group of violinists pumping their bows back and forth across their strings? Audience members studiously listening to the classical rhythms of the orchestra? Sure. But what about an electric guitar? Rock music? A lead singer with the ability to completely rock n’ roll? Not so much. But think again. Because when it comes to the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s latest show, “One of These Nights: Music of the Eagles,” the viewers are going to get just that – totally rock n’ roll, baby. “We really wanted to walk into the rock sphere and this has been a wild, runaway hit,” said DPO Marketing Director David Bukvic of the Rockin’ Orchestra Series of which “One of These Nights” will be its second installment. “Our wildest dreams would be that we would hit the 100,000 mark (for ticket sales) and we are past that by 10,000.” This season’s Rockin’ Orchestra Series is comprised of three concerts, which each feature music from popular rock ’n roll groups of the 1960s and 1970s: The Beatles, the Eagles and Led Zeppelin. Modern-day, Canada-based rock ensemble Jeans ’n Classics will perform alongside the DPO at the Schuster Performing Arts Center, with “One of these Nights” taking place at 8 p.m. on Jan. 22. “If you combine the musical impact of a great rock band and terrific vocalists with the awesome power of a symphony orchestra – and then ask The group Jeans n' Classics will play DPO's 'One of These Nights: Music of the Eagles' at the Schuster Center on January 22. them to perform some of the best classic rock, R&B and pop material from the past 50 years – you’ll get a sense of what a Jeans ‘n Classics concert experience is all about,” said Jeans ‘n Classics Founder Peter Brennan. “For the concert goer, it represents the music of your life symphonically performed as you’ve never heard it before.” Bukvic agreed with Brennan, relaying a story about an invitation he extended to two of his friends to be guests to one of the Rockin’ Orchestra’s shows. Originally, Bukvic said, the pair mind. To have real strings, brass and woodwinds and the like as opposed to a synth copying a string sound, is huge.” Huge, indeed. So big, in fact, that the success of this season’s Rockin’ Orchestra has spurred the DPO to already plan another series for next season, expanding from three shows to four to include music from Three Dog Night, Pink Floyd and Queen, in addition to a tribute to disco music. “The threads of music connect over various series,” Bukvic said of the relationship between “ We really wanted to walk into the rock sphere and this has been a wild, runaway hit…” had a “Why on Earth would we do that?” attitude, unsure of what it would be like to hear their favorite tunes in an orchestral setting. “But they were blown away," Bukvic said. Bukvic insisted a vital part of this show’s success is the exceptional talent of conductor, Neal Gittleman, DPO music director, who will lend his love of rock n’ roll to the performance. “He is as all-embracing a musician as you will ever find,” Bukvic said of Gittleman. Michael Shotton, the lead singer in the show, said the artists’ enjoyment of the music is felt throughout the production, making the show especially fun to perform. “Performing this music is absolutely magical for me,” Shotton said. “There is not a boring moment for me as there is so much ground to cover. “There is the voice of Glenn Frey (slightly Americana country), Don Henley (gruff yet tender), Joe Walsh (still drunk!) and Randy Meisner (high and bold). Every night you try to bring justice to what everyone is already familiar with. It’s always a work in progress, always getting better.” Featured songs in the show will include: “Take It Easy,” “Hotel California,” “The Long Run,” “Desperado,” “Boys of Summer” and “Take it to the Limit.” “I love the idea of doing contemporary music live with an orchestra,” said backup vocalist Katalin Kiss. “Working with such dedicated musicians takes performing to a new level. Much of the music we do has been arranged with an orchestra in 10 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 classical and rock music. “The idea [behind these shows] is that all music is great.” And don’t expect this to be the only series in which the DPO breaks out the electric guitar. Bukvic said the DPO is also hosting “New Worlds” in March where audience members can experience the instrument once again, proving the happy link between classical and rock sounds. “It really makes sense to take music of this classic nature and marry it to the classic sound of an orchestra,” Shotton said. “It simply makes the beauty of this music as the ‘soundtrack of all of our lives’ that much more apparent and majestic.” The final show in this season’s Rockin’ Orchestra series will be “The Symphony Rocks: Music of Led Zeppelin” on April 2 at 8 p.m. “As hard-rocking as it sounds ... It works really well in the concert hall,” Bukvic said. Sounds like opposites attract all the way. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketcenterstage.com or by calling (888) 228-3630. More information about Jeans ’n Classics can be found at www.jeansnclassics.com. Reach DCP freelance writer Caroline Shannon-Karasik at CarolineShannonKarasik@ daytoncitypaper.com. w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m underground GETTING OUTSIDE RESIDENTIAL DOES DAYTON HOLD A PLACE FOR ALL MUSICIANS? By Kathleen Cahill Outside Residential playing during the benefit show for Haiti held at Vex [above], Outside Residential at Blind Bob's playing his bass guitar [left]. A true renaissance was once taking hold, creating magic in the air on the streets of Dayton. The cultural scene seemed to be thriving with art and music events held outside the realm of local bars. Just a few years ago, Dayton held a place for Matt Randolph and his musical production called Outside Residential. This was a time when people opened up their doors to musicians and art shows were held in homes and warehouses. At that time, Randolph would mainly play at art shows such as the Sideshow events and the Pearl, now Vex, when it would hold avant-garde art nights. Now, as our art and music venues are fading away and the bars as music venues grow, it leaves little room for the truly underground musicians such as Randolph in this town. “My music is too strange for indie-rock, too digital for the noise scene and too odd for the electronic scene,” Randolph confessed. His music produces what would fall under the umbrella term of experimental electronic music. He incorporates light sampling and bass guitar loops meshed together by simple drumbeats, Above photo courtesy of Kidtee Hello. attention to both the video and music.” In high school, Randolph, now 32, purchased his first bass guitar to try to emulate his favorite bassist and singer Les Claypool of Primas. But his history with music is more abstract than most other musicians. In the early stages of his music, he would record household appliances such as produces overall is playful but still allows the listener to be relaxed. Randolph admits, “My music is not well-suited for the club or bar scene because it isn’t party music.” When listening to his music, it is easy to imagine it being played in hip European-style coffee shops or live at an art gallery where the music can be appreciated. Although most bars in the Dayton area are not looking for ambient music to be played in their establishments, Randolph managed to play a total of 23 shows throughout 2010. Most were hosted at Oregon Express and open mic night at Blind Bob’s. Even with the number of shows played, Randolph still faces discrimination against his music. Most area establishments want to provide a lively atmosphere with more mainstream music. By censoring what is played in bars, we are not exposing the public to the “ A true renaissance was once taking hold, creating magic in the air on the streets of Dayton.” occasional spoken singing and complex melodies. Unlike many of today’s electronic musicians, Randolph prefers to forgo a computer and instead uses a stereo digital four-track sampler, keyboard and bass guitar. His music lacks loud intense drumbeats that are the driving force for many electronic musicians. Randolph explained, “It’s not dance music, whereas most electronic music is made for dancing, mine is more about atmosphere.” Providing the audience with a transcendental escape is the motive behind Randolph’s unearthly music. His spacey sounds and repetition of psychedelic melodies is what Randolph calls “daydream-inciting audibles.” To add to the spacy feel of the music, he incorporates visuals with his live sets. His passion for film and music comes to life on stage when his music becomes intertwined with his videos shown on a projector screen. The videos have become a staple for Randolph when performing, stating, “The video will always attract people, it’s like they get tricked into paying w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m a blender or garbage disposal, and then use his drum machine and bass guitar on his four-track recorder to produce songs. His music rivals that of other musical acts in his genre, such as the well-known experimental rock band Animal Collective. For Randolph, a Dayton resident, creating music is not about coming up with an idea or following song structures. Randolph describes, “It’s more about having an ear than to have an idea for a song. I play around with it until something sounds good to me.” Perfecting this ear did not happen overnight for Randolph, but is the product of years of experience. Over the course of nine years, Randolph produced six albums. The most recent, titled “Coniferous,” came out at the beginning of this year and is a compilation of music from 2006 to 2009. Most of the music on “Coniferous” is what Randolph has been playing live under the name Outside Residential. A unique aspect of Randolph’s live set is that no two performances are ever the same because he is constantly perfecting. The music he vast amount of underground music Dayton has to offer. Much of the problem stems from favoring which bands can pull in the most people. Randolph explained, “I think the music scene in Dayton has become more about the social scene. And I don’t participate in the social scene.” Recently, it has become more apparent how important the small music and art venues were to the Dayton scene. They provided a haven for unique musicians not just in Dayton but the surrounding areas as well. The closing of places such as the Dayton Dirt Collective has left a definite mark in our community. Those spots once housed traveling musicians from all over the country and provided an outlet for those who were unable to be booked in local bars due to their strange genres or the fact that there was a minimal fan base. Now, because of the lack of these types of venues, Dayton will not continue to grow as a safe house for explorative musicians like Randolph. We may never become the culture mecca we had hoped for unless we allow thinking outside the box. Reach DCP freelance writer Kathleen Cahill at contactus@ daytoncitypaper.com JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 11 clubs, pubs & grub soundboard THE PROOF THE BENGSONS BRING VAUDEVILLE TO CANAL STREET TAVERN By Matt Clevenger I t was a chance meeting in New York City that gave birth to husband and wife folk-rock duo the Bengsons and their story reads like a scene straight out of a Broadway musical. “We actually met because we were playing in somebody else’s band together,” Abigail Nessen Bengson explained recently. “It was a side project. We had never been alone in a room together or played music privately, and the first time we did that – that’s when we fell in love.” “About two weeks later we decided to get married,” she added. “Then we hit the road. We just sort of went cently, “but also a raw honesty and sincere righteousness.” “Downright enchanting,” the "Addison Independent" said of their live shows. “Audiences are bound to sit up and take notice.” Bengson and her husband, Shaun McClain Bengson, are both veteran performers and their modern take on classic vaudeville and cabaret draws from many diverse influences. “Shaun and I both grew up playing music,” she said. “When he went to college, he studied ethnomusicology. He spent a year in Japan and also played in an awesome local folkpunk band.” Husband and wife duo Abigail Nessen Bengson and Shaun McClain Bengson are The Bengsons. Tell your favorite club, pub, bar or restaurant owner about generating more business with an ad on these pages! 12 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 off and did our own thing and we’ve been doing it ever since.” Their “thing” is an eclectic mix of folk, rock and theatre known as vaudevillian indie-folk, and the couple has already received praise from many well-known publications for their original songwriting and unique live shows. “Not only a tremendous musical talent,” the "New York Times" said about the duo re- “When I was about three years old, I joined a sort of traveling theatre company,” she added. “I was playing music and performing up until I went to college. Then I started to earn my living doing hip-hop in New York City and that’s when Shaun and I met.” The duo has deep ties to the Dayton area and Thursday’s show at Canal Street Tavern will also be a w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m clubs, pubs & grub homecoming of sorts for the couple. Shaun Bengson grew up in Dayton and both Bengsons also have a long history of working with local theatre companies. A skilled actress, Abigail was given the 2010 Breakout Female Performance in a Musical award by the "Dayton City Paper" for her portrayal of Mimi in Encore Theater Company’s production of RENT. “I was born in Middlebury, Vt., but Shaun’s really a Dayton boy,” The Bengsons will perform Jan. 20 Canal Street Tavern. Bengson said. “That’s why we care so much about this show at Canal Street. It’s a homecoming for us.” Performing as the Bengsons, the couple has developed an international following and issued two critically acclaimed, self-produced releases (“Zombie Nationalists #1” and “Six Hours”). Their third album, has a terminal illness. Rather than try to fight the year he has left, they decide to live the one year they have together as if it were 60 years they would have had.” “It deals with death and it deals with illness,” she added. “But it’s very much about their celebrating life in a short amount of time, and living adventurously and lovingly at every moment. It’s the biggest thing we’ve ever done … it’s a really ambitious project and we’re working with this really cutting-edge video artist out of New York City named Andrew Lazarow.” In addition to writing and recording, the Bengsons also maintain a busy touring schedule, performing their unique stage shows in countries all over the world. Activists as well as musicians, the duo also tries to perform some sort of community service in every location where they play a show. “Wherever we play, we also try to do something in the community,” Bengson said. “Our travels have brought us to some kind of crazy places,” she explained. at “We spent some time at an orphanage in Tijuana working with some young people there, which was really an experience for us. The year before that we were in South Africa working with a really amazing group of young people who are making art there.” For 2011, the Bengsons have planned residencies in Seattle and New York City to finish producing their opera and a European tour is “ We just sort of went off and did our own thing ...” “The Proof,” is officially scheduled for release this February and is already available online. “’The Proof’ is our baby,” Bengson said. “We took our time in the studio to create something really lush and thick. The sound is really ornate this time, whereas our first two albums were basically like live shows that we recorded, and all of the tracks are uncut, which is beautiful, and we love it, but this one we really wanted to invest as much time as we could into making it just what we wanted it to be.” In conjunction with “The Proof,” the duo is also working to produce an opera of the same name. “The opera is also called ‘The Proof,’” Bengson said. “Some of the tunes from the opera are on the album. It’s about a young couple who fall in love and then find out that one of them w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m also in the works. The duo is currently preparing for a 30-city U.S. tour and Thursday’s appearance at Canal Street will be a special tour kick-off show featuring a full backing band. “We’re doing a big-band show for Canal Street,” Bengson said. “Usually we tour on our own, but for this show we’re bringing in a group of incredible musicians to play with us.” The Bengsons will appear Thursday, Jan. 20 at Canal Street Tavern with opening act Walk the Moon. Tickets are $5 at the door; show starts at 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m. More information can be found online at www.bengsons.com or www.canalstreettavern.com. Reach DCP freelance writer Matt Clevenger at contactus@ daytoncitypaper.com TO ADVERTISE + call: 937.222.8855 ext. #2 ~ OR~ e-mail: [email protected] JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 13 å health, wellness & fitness “I’VE GOT WHAT?” DIAGNOSING A SHADOW SYNDROME By Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. G ot a “shadow syndrome”? How trendy of you. Not as in having a penchant for chic black clothes or edgy vampire movies. Shadow syndromes are subtle hints from your body that trouble may be brewing in your heart, your bones, your joints or elsewhere. More and more people are being told they have a shadow syndrome, because docs are getting better and better at spotting them. Some of these syndromes have names, like pre-diabetes and osteopenia (low-ish bone density). Others are familiar phrases: slightly high blood pressure ... a bum knee ... borderline cholesterol. Look at these “pre” conditions like the “check engine” light going on your car: They alert you to possible trouble while there’s still time to fix it. That means you can minimize, delay or completely sidestep these five potential problems just by making some healthy choices. Often, no drugs are necessary. Bonus: Since the fix usually involves the DIY classics – eating smart and staying physically active – you’ll also wind up with a slinkier physique, happier moods and the energy level of a 25-year-old. Here’s what you need to know: h Dayton City Paper to the rescue! Look for the Health, Wellness & Fitness section on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Forty percent of men and 23 percent of women have blood pressure higher than 115/75, but lower than 140/90. PRE-DIABETES: nervous in the doctor’s office.” At least 40 percent of men and 23 percent of women have blood pressure north of the ideal, 115/75, but lower than 140/90. Though that’s too low to qualify as official hypertension, it’s too high to ignore. If you’re over 40, your odds for heart and artery disease more than double with every 20-point increase over 115 in your top number and every 10 points over 75 in your bottom one. If you’re 55, that can make your RealAge 6 years older. Good reason to rein in salt (watch processed foods, the main source of pressure-raising sodium); eat plenty of the top pressurebusting foods (produce, whole grains, PRE-HYPERTENSION: low-fat dairy, lean protein); and aim to Don’t shrug it off with “I’m just walk 10,000 steps a day. kinda stressed this week” or “I get Above-normal blood sugar isn’t just “a touch of sugar.” Pre-diabetes means your odds for developing full-blown diabetes within 10 years are high. But it also means you’ve got a head start on not getting it. You can cut those odds by 58 percent by walking for 30 minutes a day; cutting back on saturated fat (cheese, ice cream, full-fat milk, red meat, poultry skin, palm/coconut oils); bumping up your fruits, veggies and 100 percent whole grains; and losing just 7 percent of your body weight (about 12 pounds if you weigh 180). LO O K FOR ‘ HEA LT H, W ELLNESS & FITNESS’ EVERY THIRD WED NES D AY OF T H E M ONT H . 14 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m EARLY ARTHRITIS: OSTEOPENIA: health, wellness & fitness Listen up when your achy knees This means you have less-thansing the blues. Pain, stiffness, swelling, stellar bone density, which can be and losing range of motion in one or more joints may not be “just aging” or that old roller-derby injury acting up. It could be an osteoarthritis alert. The amazing thing: Losing just 11 to 15 pounds can cut joint pain in half AND halve your risk for developing full-blown arthritis. Weight work helps, too. Strengthening the shock-absorbing muscles around your knees can reduce aches and help rebuild the cartilage that cushions knee joints. BORDERLINE HIGH LDL OR LOW HDL CHOLESTEROL: It used to be that just keeping your total choThinking you have a "bum knee" can be lesterol below 200 was an indicator of a shadow syndrome. considered enough. Today, we know that what really matters is keeping your lousy LDL a warning sign of weakening bones low (100 mg/dl or less is optimal) and and fracture risk. If a bone-density your healthy HDL high (55 or higher if scan uncovers osteopenia, have a folyou’re a woman; 50 or more for guys). lowup or two to see if your skeleton Second best: Aim to get your LDL is losing strength or holding steady. Either way, bolster your bones daily with 1,200 mg of calcium (from food and supplements), 400 mg of magnesium, and at least 1,000 IU of vitamin D-3 (1,200 to 2,000 IU if you’re a woman over 65). Pair these with a diet that’s high in other important bone-builders, like vitamin K and potassium – think fish, low-fat dairy, leafy greens, fruit, whole grains. Add brisk walking and weight work to stimulate healthy bone cell activity. And keep checking in with your doc to monitor your progress. The DIY classics such as eating smarter and staying active can never hurt. under 129, which is “near optimal” (130-159 is “borderline high” and 160 or above is “high”). Boosting healthy HDL is just as important, partly because it keeps LDL down. To do that, lose weight, stay active, cut way down on sat fat and replace white bread and other refined grains with 100 percent whole grains. Don’t forget the fruits and veggies! The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen, are authors of “YOU: On a Diet.” Want more? See “The Dr. Oz Show” on TV (check local listings). To submit questions, go to www.RealAge.com. (c) 2010 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc. h Dayton City Paper to the rescue! Look for the Health, Wellness & Fitness section on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. LO O K FOR ‘ HEA LT H, W ELLNESS & FITNESS’ EVERY THIRD W ED NES D AY OF T H E M ONT H . w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 15 Managing the bad rea Gary Leitzell’s first year as m Dayton City Mayor Gary Leitzell has sur roller coaster ride 2010 was. His rookie roses; it came with major challenges and Although he has been labeled a “no-show” mayor and a “goofball,” Leitzell has been able to hold his own as the new kid on the block. With visions that include marketing Dayton as a tourist destination, capitalizing on our Aerospace Hub designation to retain young talent and opening a grocery co-op downtown with his wife, I think he is only misunderstood. I walk into the Mayor’s office to find him sitting at his desk reviewing my questions for our interview. Behind him is what he calls his “Steam Punk Dayton Patent Wall” with vintage photos of the major innovations that are a product of Dayton that he said can be found in the library. Brilliant idea! He looks up at me over his thin-rimmed gold frames in his light British accent and says “I’m just looking at your questions, this is quite the list.” I laugh, still admiring the wall, realizing that the 42 questions I sent him for our interview might have been overkill and I say, “then let’s get down to business.” Dayton is facing some major challenges, especially budget woes. With no prior experience, how was it coming into office and dealing with these challenges? They’ve managed the bad real good here in Dayton. They’ve been doing it for so long that we’ve steadily downsized in increments. Now we’re at a point where we’ve started utilizing technology more. I’m trying to get information out to the people. There are perceptions that we are top heavy in staff, but I don’t think we are. We are being creative in trying to find ways to enterprise departments. The Recreation & Youth Services Division has been challenged to find ways to generate revenue. They are doing creative things like selling advertising on some of our equipment. We are marketing those services so we can expand our customer base. It’s getting people to think beyond the box, not just outside of it. If we could offer services that people would gladly give up money for, that’s better than beating them on the head and taking their money. [MAYOR LEITZELL] What initiatives have helped reduce spending in 2010? Our recycling efforts have been major. We are up to about 400 tons per month and are shooting for 500 tons because then it’s free to recycle it. It currently costs $6/ton for the 400, which is down from $14/ton. My message to Fred Stovall, director of Public Works, was that we have to increase recycling. We were paying $38/ton to put garbage in a landfill – there was a difference. We could save money by increasing recycling. The commission backed me and we struck up a deal with Rumpke to drop the recycling cost down to $6/ton and if we get over 500 tons per month, then it’s free. [ML] So if we recycle 500 tons per month, then we are doing good for the environment AND the city is saving at least $228,000 a year? How many people are actually recycling in Dayton? We’ve really made an effort to get our big bins rolled out. In those areas that have them, we have 35% participation. Effectively across the city, we expect 25 percent to 35 percent participation. We’re still working on it. They recently tried to jack up the fee, but I pulled that off from the commission agenda and said if we are going to jack the fee up, then we are going to offer better service. People thought I was crazy. If we’re going to jack it up to $1.25 a month, but leave the services the same, that sucks. Let’s jack it up to $2.25 a month, give everyone the option to have a blue bin, increase our recycling immediately which lowers the overall cost and allows us to schedule recycling pick-ups once a week to increase recycling more. I think I threw them off because I don’t support increases, but if we’re going to do this, let’s do it right. Give people back an improvement in the service and I think they will buy into it. We’ll see. [ML] How can we address the “Brain Drain” issue? We were designated as the Aerospace Hub of Ohio and are trying to use this designation as a draw to get technical jobs here. We are still trying to define specifically what the Aerospace Hub is and how to utilize it. It’s new and we have to design it ourselves to the best of our ability. Tying GE with UD is also going to help. [ML] 16 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 al good mayor – by Maha Kashani rvived his first year in office, but what a year as mayor was not all sunshine and d harsh criticisms. What are we doing to make our community, especially downtown, more appealing? We’re looking along the river to do kayaking and other outdoor activities. We’ve got an Art Museum, an Air Force Museum, a National Aviation Museum and most of these things are free, but people don’t know about [them]. We need to market Dayton as a tourist destination and let people know what we can offer. And not just to young professionals. We want every young professional, every opportunist, every immigrant and every entrepreneur to consider Dayton. If we can get people from California to sell their one bedroom condo they can come to Dayton, buy a house, start a business, and even if that business fails, they can still retire on the half million they have left. [ML] There is a lack of housing options downtown. Is this something that has been discussed? Jeff Samuelson and Sandy Mendelson are working on this right now. The former Delco building will have first floor retail space, 2nd floor parking, moderately priced condos for young professionals and top-floor penthouse suites. Once they do that, then they can go across the street to Mendelson’s bigger building. Samuelson is also looking at some other options to attract things to the ballpark area. [ML] Do you know why you have you been labeled as a “noshow mayor”? No, because I’m not a “noshow mayor.” In 2010 I did 116 business-related appointments, 79 official engagements, 60 neighborhood association meetings, 40 interviews, priority board meetings, community festivals, church events, school board meetings, commission meetings, Downtown Dayton Partnership meetings, Coalition meetings, Chamber of Commerce stuff and more. All that adds up. Divide that into 2.5 days a week. It’s supposed to be a part-time Mayor Leitzell touring the Santa Clara job, but it isn’t. [ML] neighborhood on May 24, 2010. What would you say to those critics? I’ve got business people out there who say, “We never see him,” but you know what I tell them? I don’t see you either. Were you over on the west side at Inner West Pride Day in the pouring rain when they cancelled the event? No. Were you on the steps of the Urban League last week in the freezing cold? No, but I was. I’m where I need to be, not where you think I need to be. I’m not Rhine McLin, I have a wife and kid so I want to be home by 8 p.m. I don’t need to be sitting at a dinner event praising the same people who get praised by everybody else. I need to be out in the community rubbing shoulders with real people and dealing with real issues. [ML] Has the media played a role in creating this perception? Channels 2 and 45 have been very good with me. I’m on those news shows every month. Do you see me on TV at 6 a.m.? If not, where do you get your news? “Dayton Daily News”? If you’re believing what they are writing, then that’s the problem. They put spin on anything and try to make me look goofy. [ML] You must have thick skin...have you done anything about it? Riley is gone now, but I’ve been beating up on him all year. I wrote a letter to the editor challenging them on the way they print news. Somebody wrote in saying I was shortsighted, then they wrote the article on my roof making me look like a chump. It was an orchestrated attack. All of a sudden, they are saying, “Leitzell is not doing anything.” Then the negative comments started ... I was being called a pussy and a shithead. I actually invited one of the negative commentators to come meet with me in my office and his response was “I don’t have time to meet with a douchebag like you.” I had to report abuse when someone was going around the “Dayton Daily News” website signing things as “Gary Douchebag Leitzell.” Oh by the way, it’s really bad that I have to explain the meaning of some of these words to my 7-year-old daughter who is standing next to me reading these comments. We did get the comments taken offline. You can’t post comments to news stories anymore, only the opinions. It all got out of control because I was willing to write them a letter challenging them on how they report news. [ML] When you were first elected, the “Dayton City Paper” did a cover story on you in which you stated, “We need to allow businesses to thrive. To this end, we should be looking at our ordinances and zoning codes, and change them in ways that will cut down on red tape.” This has been a sore topic around the business community, what have you done over the past 12 months to help address this issue and make it easier for businesses to move into the city? We have a land use committee that meets one day of the month, then a plan board that meets another day of the month, but if there is a variance, or it doesn’t meet code, then four weeks go by and you still have to go back ... I have suggested that all those boards meet in one room at one time so you can do one presentation. If everyone says yes, Mayor Leitzell’s roof, before he began repairs. you’re stamped on the spot, but if someone says no then they must give their reason and what needs to change for us to stamp it next month. I’ve proposed that, they are looking into whether it can be done. It can, it’s just a matter of making it happen. We are looking at how we can make things more flexible as long as they make sense. [ML] What are you most proud of accomplishing in 2010? Well, I can’t say my roof because I haven’t finished it (laughs). I haven’t made any enemy’s at City Hall, which is amazing. Leveraging technology like launching our online crime reporting, or things like putting the commission schedule online before the meetings. Not being afraid to use the technology. [ML] What was the biggest challenge you faced in 2010? Just getting people to think differently and not be afraid to mess up. It’s getting people’s confidence that I’m not the goofball that they thought I was. I think differently. I’m just subtle in my approach. I guess the biggest challenge was making people realize that I was not the enemy. [ML] What is the biggest opportunity for 2011? Citizens and the business community are gaining confidence to make a change. People are hearing that you don’t need permission from government. The message is out there. For all these years people were looking at their government for permission, but the reality is that you never needed it in the first place. I’m the first person out there in decades telling you that you don’t need permission. If you own the property, it’s up to code and you follow the guidelines, you don’t need permission. [ML] Do you have a “pet” project for 2011? Some kind of grocery outlet downtown. My wife and I are taking the initiative. The reality is that we are not going to get a national grocery chain to come downtown, but I Mayor Leitzell touring the Santa Clara neighborhood think we can create a member-driven co-opon May 24, 2010. erative that would be better than a grocery store because it’s home grown. It would be citizens taking responsibility for where they are to solve a problem. If we put it within a block and a half of the current market, it will drive that area into becoming something more. I actually met with somebody about this today. It could happen and it won’t take 5 years. We could have it done in 12 months. [ML] Reach DCP freelance writer Maha Kashani at [email protected]. JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 17 epicurean NEW ASIAN DINING IN THE NEW YEAR C.J. CHAN DELIVERS ON PRICE AND QUALITY By Brian P. Sharp T oday was one of those days where you just don’t want to cook at home. It’s cold and snowy, and while a nice, hot pot of chili sounds nice, a clean kitchen sounds better. So, we hop in the car and decide very quickly that we just want to try something new. We took the quick five-minute ride from downtown to C.J. Chan, a new restaurant located at 536 Wilmington Ave., which specializes in Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Everything is new and fresh. The décor is modern yet comfortable. The servers are cheerful and greeted us immediately. The dining room is small with only 10 tables and half of those were occupied. The restaurant boasts using only the freshest ingredients prepared daily and the server states that they use no MSG in their cooking. It took some time to decide with a menu so full of options. The Japanese portion of the menu is full of sushi options ranging in price from $7.95 to $10.95 shumai and gyoza that range in price from $3.95 to $8.95. There are Japanese entrée offerings in teriyaki, hibachi style and noodle plates ranging in price from $7.95 to $13.95. The Chinese portion of the menu is equally full of options. All of the usual appetizers like egg rolls, spring rolls, fried wontons, steamed dumplings and crab Rangoon all range in price from $2.75 to $5.65. There are six soup options including wonton, hot and sour, egg drop, miso, chicken corn soup and a combination wonton egg drop. There are small and large sizes ranging in price from $1.75 to $3.25. When it comes to entrées, there are combination and Chicken Egg Foo Young [above], Four Seasons specialty [left]. offered in small and large sizes and ranging in price from $3.95 to $9.25. The combination and specialty offerings range in price from $6.95 to $10.95. Our decisions were finally made. We ordered two appetizers – the crab Rangoon and an order of spring rolls. The crab Rangoon (eight pieces) arrived nicely presented with sweet sauce on the side. The dough was fresh and crisp; the filling hot and creamy. The spring rolls were served in a hand thrown pottery bowl with a pairing of duck sauce and wasabi mustard on the side. Then we both enjoyed a mild recipe of hot and sour soup served with thinly sliced fried wontons. Our entrées were also selected from the Chi- “ Our dinners were served piping hot, expertly prepared and beautifully presented. ” both cooked and raw, including one called the UD roll – which is shrimp tempura with cucumber, eel and avocado. The appetizer options vary from edamame to age dofu, beef negimaki, specialty plates as well as fried rice, chow mein, chop suey, lo mein, sweet and sour, mai fun (soft rice noodles), egg foo young and all of the usual chicken, pork, beef and shrimp options, most nese menu. I chose Chicken Egg Foo Young. A large serving (three pieces) served on a bed of lettuce with brown sauce on the side and white rice. My friend chose an entrée called Four Seasons – chicken, pork, beef and shrimp served with vegetables in a brown sauce served with white rice. Our dinners were served piping hot, expertly prepared and beautifully presented. The staff was attentive and available. This restaurant is a nice choice for authentic Chinese and Japanese cuisine. C.J. Chan is open for lunch and dinner. Lunch specials are available on both the Chinese and Japanese menus and range in price from $4.95 to $5.50 on the Chinese menu and $6.50 to $8.95 on the Japanese menu. Carry out is also available. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.. You don’t want to miss this restaurant – it’s sure to be one of Dayton’s hot spots. Who wants to join me for an intimate dinner at C.J. Chan? Reach DCP’s dining critic Brian P. Sharp at contactus@ daytoncitypaper.com. 18 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m iDE S DiSHES BITE-SIZED REVIEWS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE BEAVERCREEK/ FAIRBORN ABUELO’S $-$$ Offering more than the average Mexican fare, this restaurant prides itself on the wood burning grill. You can gladly find enchiladas, fajitas, burritos, tacos and chili rellenos. Try one of the original entrees such as Stuffed Chicken Medallions or Los Mejores De La Casa. With six unique side dishes to choose from, you won’t leave this casa hungry. Full bar & lunch specials are available. 2420 North Fairfield Rd. (937) 426-3070. 10/21/09 (E.H.) EL RIACHO $-$$ El Riacho is a milder version of South American cuisine. This restaurant offers good lunch and dinner values featuring homemade chorizo. The Barreto family welcomes you with family recipes from San Jose, Mexico and local favorites like the Steak Burrito. Full bar. Carry Out. 143 East Dayton Yellow Springs Road, (937) 878-0500. 6/17/09 (E.F.H.K.) HOUSE OF THAI $-$$ Brilliant, subtle Thai dishes refined in flavor while also providing a break from the usual local Asian cuisine. Try the Spicy Fish and Basil Duck. Daily lunch samplers at reasonable prices. 3230 Seajay Dr. (937) 429-2236 8/25/10 (E.F.H.K.) BELLBROOK/ CENTERVILLE/ MIAMISBURG BARLEYCORN’S $-$$ A family fun place to dine, Barleycorn’s serves good food in a friendly atmosphere. Start out with the “Tower of Togas.” Saratoga chips fill the plate and are topped with homemade BBQ sauce and melted cheddar cheese. The homemade BBQ sauce is worth trying on anything from sandwiches to salads to entrees. Burgers top the customer’s best selection and lots of grouper choices are available. Also try the Chicken and Berry salad with a unique Blueberry Pomegranate Vinaigrette dressing. Menu changes from season to season. 6204 Wilmington Pike. (937) 848-6999. 4/1/09 (E.H.) BAHN MAI $$ This authentic Thai menu offers selections such as Pad Kapow-Basil Stir Fry, Fried Rice made with Jasmine-scented rice and Thai chilies and an assortment of noodle dishes including Pad Kapow and Drunken Noodles. Red, Green and Massaman Curry dishes are a definite must along with the award-winning Roasted Garlic and Chive Rangoon. 725 Lyons Rd. (937) 435-0624. 12/1/10 (E.H.) JEET INDIA BOOSALIS BAKING & CAFÉ MIMI'S CAFÉ CARVERS STEAK & CHOPS $-$$ Jeet India offers an authentic taste of Northern India. Aesthetic décor highlights this delicious establishment, conveniently located near Wright State University and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Many lamb entrees available including Lamb Curry and Kadhai Ginger Lamb. Great for a sit-down luncheon, business meeting or formal dinner. 2632 Colonel Glen Hwy. (937) 431-8881 7/9/08 (E.A.) $-$$ Mimi’s Cafe has something for every appetite. This French style bistro offers burgers, ribs, salads, quiche & plenty of seafood. Specialty salads are made with broiled, glazed chicken with baby greens, pistachios, dried cranberries and balsamic dressing. Artisan Ciabatta bread is served stuffed with grilled vegetables or chicken and assorted cheeses. Finish your meal with a Petite treat or choice from the Espresso Bar. 4402 Walnut St. (937) 426-9153. 11/11/09 (E.H.) PASHA GRILL $-$$ If you’re looking for the highest order in simple delicious food preparation that still surprises and delights, this is the place. Extraordinary, not ordinary, please make Pasha Grill a regular culinary experience.You will not be disappointed. It is truly a Turkish delight. 72 Plum St. (937) 429-9000. 6/23/10 (E.F.H.K.) SPINOZA’S GOURMET PIZZA & SALADS $-$$ With names like Breezy Caprese, Toasted Couscous, Iron Man and Tuscan, the salads tout ingredients like goat cheese, Israeli couscous, spiced pecans, strawberries, pine nuts, Greek olives that turn the artisan’s head. Pizzas by the slice at lunch or in the round with inspirational names like Hula Hula, Jamaica Marley and Ezzo Pizza. Cocktails, off the beaten path beer microbrews with weekend music make this a great place to find a bite, brew and a local musical beat. Hometown ar t, music, a food fare provides a winning formula. 2727 Fairfield Commons. (937) 426-7799. 4/22/09 (R.C.I. WELLINGTON GRILLE $$-$$$ Prime cut steaks, fresh seafood, homemade pasta and chef specialties adorn the menu with fresh ingredients and tasty blends of herbs and spices. Garlic herb polenta, Portabella Ravioli, Maryland Crabcakes and basmati rice are among the many delicious items that await your arrival. 2450 DaytonXenia Rd. (997) 426-4600. 5/19/10 (E.H.) w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m $ Fresh baked bread and savory pastries is what you will find. Ingredients are 100 percent natural and baked in an imported French oven that incorporates steam into the baking cycle. Baguettes, 9–Grain and Cranberry Walnut Breads are mainstays along with specialty breads, scones, croissants and brownies. Breakfast and lunch are proudly served. Catering is available. 9486 Springboro Pk. (937) 424-0636. 4/28/10 (E.H.) $$-$$$ Thick and juicy is how you’ll find the steaks at Carvers. Prime rib, filet mignon, rib-eyes and New York strip are among the tasty offerings. The chef hand cuts all the steaks and unique sauces can be added at an additional charge. Seafood selections abound with Shrimp Scampi, Basil Mustard Salmon and Alaskan King Crab Legs. You can even pair your favorite steak with your choice of seafood. Probably the best calamari in town, start out with their Calamari Fritte. Soups such as New England Clam Chowder are thick and rich and most meals are accompanied by salad and a side. 1535 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. (937) 433-7099. 4/15/09 (E.H.) DOUBLEDAY’S GRILL & TAVERN $-$$ For variety in menu selection, the familyfriendly, family-owned Doubleday’s Grill & Tavern is the place to be. Menu choices include Grilled Chicken Club sandwiches on pretzel buns, Cheeseburger Wraps, Cuban Grinders, multiple quesadillas and Greek Burgers. Great tasting “Monster Pizzas” such as It Came from Outer Greece and Attach of the Killer Tomatoes are available for dine in or carry out. Dinner choices include Super Burritos, Baked Pastas, Boneless Pork Chops, House Sirloin or Smothered Chicken. 199 East Alex Bell Rd. (937) 436-3666. 3/18/09 (E.H.) EL TORO $-$$ The menu spans from enchiladas and burritos to combination platters to Especialidades. Try the Chile Verdes, Pollo Loco or the Special la Casa. Fajitas, a Monster Burrito, vegetarian choices and margaritas galore are additional pluses. Nine locations in our area. 2355 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. (937) 291-5544. 6/9/10 (E.H.) (continued on pg. 20) JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 19 SiDEDiSHES PRICE GUIDE: $ = $0-10 $$ = $11-20 $$$ = $20+ DINING CRITICS: E.H. = Eleanor Hill E.F.H.K.= Elizabeth F. Hogue Kenerly B.P.S. = Brian P. Sharp Date and initials reflect the review issue date and critic as originally published in the Dayton City Paper. CARMEN’S DELI CONTINUED FROM PG. 19 ROMER’S BAR & GRILL $-$$ This new restaurant makes almost everything from scratch. They cut their own fresh chicken, grind their own beef and make most of their sauces from homemade recipes. The menu selection is large from appetizers including Turkey Balls to Philly Cheese Steak Wraps and Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches. Pasta is served on Tuesdays. All you can eat fish is served on Fridays. Bring the whole family for a relaxing evening out. (937) 848-7676. 4439 State Route 725. 7/21/10 (E.H.) RUE DUMAINE $-$$$ A wonderful establishment with terrific service. The sausage appetizer with cooked apples and a fried oyster appetizer served on a polenta cake are particularly tasty. Notable entrees include the Duck Confit and Cassoulet. Save room for the delicious crème brulee. Full bar with fine wines and spirits. 1061 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. (937) 610-1061. 3/3/10 (B.P.S.) SWEENEY’S SEAFOOD $-$$ Looking for a good catch is easy with fresh fish served up daily including shrimp, oysters, clams and grouper that can be ordered fried, grilled or special of the day. Start with the Clam Chowder and proceed to the Cajun Jambalaya. If spicy isn’t your preference, venture to the Lobster Tail, Fresh Sea Scallops or Caesar Salad with Grilled Salmon. 28 W. Franklin St. (937) 291-3474. 9/22/10 (E.H.) BELMONT C.J. CHAN $-$$ This new restaurant offers Chinese and Japanese specialties to satisfy any craving. The dining room is spotless with ultra modern décor while the menu boasts using only the freshest ingredients prepared daily. Sample the sushi menu with rolls like the UD roll – shrimp tempura with cucumber, eel and avocado. Or try the Chinese menu with dishes such as Egg Foo Young – a large serving (three pieces) served on a bed of lettuce with brown sauce or the Four Seasons – chicken, pork, beef and shrimp served with vegetables in a brown sauce. 536 Wilmington Ave. (937) 259-9866 1/19/2010 (B.P.S.). CLIFTON MILLTRACE $ A revelation of country dining at the historic Clifton Mill.The food is delicious, hearty and flavorful. Breakfast is a tour de force of fresh baked goods and gourmet pancakes. Lunch is full of homemade, special sandwiches, burgers, soups and cornbread made fresh with the mills stone ground offerings. Rt 72 at 75 Water St. (937) 767-5501. 4/14/10 (E.F.H.K.) DOWNTOWN DAYTON BUTTER CAFÉ $-$$ This tasty breakfast and lunch restaurant hits the spot! Free range eggs are used in an assortment of omelettes; grass fed and locally farmed meats are served in a number of sandwiches and specialties include vegan choices. Try French Toast Kabobs, Jelly Donut Pancakes or Biscuits and Gravy in the morning. For lunch, the Stuffed Pepper is a must but don’t forget the customer approved Crab Cake Sandwich. 1106 Brown St. (937) 985-9917. 8/4/10 (E.H.) $-$$ A uniquely charming and humble owner serving delicious unique deli favorites is the hallmark of the reinvented Carmen’s Deli. This jewel is out performing most downtown restaurants by providing winners like the Mushroom Brie Bisque and The New Yorker with “imported” pastrami straight from NYC. Stop in for breakfast and lunch - you will not be disappointed. 110 N. Main St. (937) 610-9999. 10/7/10 (E.F.H.K.) CITILITES $-$$ A great place to catch dinner before a show downtown. Several dinner offerings including Risotto Primavera, Citi-spice Rubbed Salmon, Herb Crusted Filet or a Chef ’s Selection. Enjoy a choice of salad or homemade soup and even a dessert as part of your evening enjoyment. At lunchtime, try the Pretzel Panini, Wintergarden Salad or the Citilites Classic featuring a signature tomato bisque and grilled cheese. Schuster Center, Second and Main Street. 2/17/10 (E.H.) COCO’S BISTRO $-$$ Coco‘s Bistro represents the vision of owner Karen Weck-Gagnet, who has become a stabilizing force on the restaurant scene in Dayton. Always satisfying, be sure to try the Pasta Carbonara with roasted chicken or the Chop House Steak Salad complete with grilled sirloin, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes, onion rings and cabernet vinaigrette. 515 Wayne Ave. (937) 228-2626. 6/2/10 (E.F.H.K.) JAY’S SEAFOOD $$-$$$ Fresh seafood delivered four times weekly is what you’ll find at Jay’s. A Raw Bar offers oysters and clams. Sea Scallops, Fried Shrimp and Blackened Yellowfin Tuna are a few of the many chef selections offered. Fresh monthly seafood entrees are added and most meals are accompanied with salad and choice of vegetable or potato. Freshly baked desserts will top off the evening with or without a fine wine selection. 225 E. Fifth St. (937) 222-2892. 3/25/09 (E.H.) LAS AMERICAS $ Dayton’s reinvented oppor tunity to explore the flavors of Puerto Rico. Come for traditional favorites including Mofongo and Tres Leches Cake as the newly opened sit down version of the old 2nd Street Market vendor expands the Miami Valley’s notion of American cuisine. 524 E. Fifth St. (937) 286-8007 9/15/10 (E.F.H.K.) ENON THE DOCK $-$$ A tropical paradise with a menu featuring theme of fishnets and boats. Choose from the Skipper’s Seafood, Caption’s Chicken, Dockatizers and Specialty Steak Cuts. Portabella Mushrooms abound in dishes that include Seafood, Chicken and Filet Mignon. Enjoy Shrimp Your Way, Tilapia or Alaskan Snow Crab Legs inside the “Boathouse” or along the Pond. 250 W. Main St. (937) 864-5011. 6/30/10 (E.H.) KETTERING/ OAKWOOD FIGLIO $-$$ Gourmet pizza is exactly what you will find here. Extraordinary ingredients such as Honey Glazed Bacon, Pine Nuts, Proscuitto, Asiago and Gorganzola cheese are combined for great pizza selections such as the “Flatbread” Supreme or create your own. The menu also offers a wide variety of pasta including Drunken Shrimp and a spicy Chicken Diablo served over penne pasta. Several entrees are also on the menu along with house salads & homemade desserts. Don’t miss this casual & unique dining experience at the Town & Country Shopping Center. 424 East Stroop Rd. (937) 534-0494. 1/13/10 (E.H.) HAWTHORN GRILL $-$$ American cuisine with a twist offering soups, salads, pizzas and more. The Bad Hair Day Shrimp appetizer is delectable. Among the plentiful entrées are Steak Tips and Mushrooms and Southwest Lasagna. Make sure you save room for dessert, particularly the caramel apple bread pudding, cherry and blueberry cobbler and flourless chocolate volcano cake. 1222 E. Stroop Rd. (937) 298-2222. 9/29/10 (B.P.S.) L’AUBERGE $$-$$$ This establishment has stood the test of time and has continuously adapted its menu to the present economy and current trends. There is formal service in the main dining room with choices such as Trio Goat Cheese and Pan Seared Scallops. The Bistro and Lounge offer a more casual setting but offer the same great food including Lobster Bisque and Wiener Schnitzel as well as lunch. The staff is professional and the food is exceptional. 4120 Far Hills Ave. (937) 299-5536 9/1/10 (E.H.) 20 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m LITTLE SAIGON $-$$ Really great food awaits at this mainstay with a loyal customer base the ranks of which new foodies will want to join.The food is subtle and refined, spiced to your liking; Little Saigon happily caters to the vegetarian/vegan palette as well featuring complex meat and fish dishes reminiscent of generations of cooks and the best of Saigon, the city. 1718 Woodman Drive. (937) 258-8010. 12/23/09 (E.F.H.K.) OAKWOOD CLUB $$-$$$ Highly commendable fine dining. Hors d’Oeuvres Maryland Crab Cake, Shrimp Cocktail, Scallops Wrapped in Bacon. Nice French Onion soup Au Gratin. Steakhouse with Filet Mignon, hash browns, salad and fresh veggie sides. Vegetarian Wild Mushroom Pasta is gigantic. Homemade Crème Brûlées and pies.The ambiance of low-lit, English Pub elegantly decorated. Fully stocked bar. 2414 Far Hills Ave. (937) 293-6973. 11/05/08 (E.A.) THE PINE CLUB $$-$$$ A true gem perfect for post-show dining! Start with the Nantucket Scallops, but don’t forget to try the Prime Rib, made from the finest cuts of meat, with a side of onion rings and stewed tomatoes. The Pork Chops are also delicious not to mention the Pine Club’s signature sweet and sour salad dressing. 1926 Brown St. (937) 228-7463. 3/31/2010 (B.P.S.) NORTH DAYTON THE AMBER ROSE $$ Rich in history, this establishment is known for homemade German, Polish, Hungarian, Russian and Italian fare. Warsaw sampler and Beef Stroganoff highly recommended. Additional authentic options include homemade turtle soup, cabbage rolls, jager schnitzel, chicken paprikas, sauerbraten and pot roast. Hearty portions! 1400 Valley St. (937) 228-2511 5/26/10 (B.P.S.) THE BARNSIDER $-$$ Great food and superb service at a great value. Amazing dinners of steaks and chops not to mention the signature Barnsider Chicken. Be sure to try the ever-popular Fried Shrimp with Chef Ray’s spicy cocktail sauce and the delicious Pork Tenderloin.VIP Monday lunch and a Saturday and Sunday breakfast buffet are also offered. 5202 N. Main St. (937) 277-1332. 9/8/10 (B.P.S.) CAFFE ANTICOLI $-$$ Walk into this “Old World” style restaurant and enjoy the many flavors of both American and Italian food. Baked Lasagna all Romano should be on the top of your list. Many pastas are served with fresh Marinara or Bolognese sauce as well as Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana. Steaks, seafood and fresh Chicken Livers are also notable. If garlic is the taste you love, this is your establishment. 8268 North Main St. (937). 890-0300 11/25/09 (E.H.) OLD HICKORY $-$$$ Enjoy traditional appetizers like Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Chicken Livers and Marinated Herring in addition to heartier options such as New York Strip. House specialty remains barbecue served on chicken, ribs or boneless ribs and chicken. Don’t miss this Dayton tradition that serves the kind of meal that makes you enjoy licking your fingers! 4029 N. Main St. (937) 276-2002. Also located at 1092 Brown St. and 241 Woodman Dr. 7/7/10 (B.P.S.) TONY’S ITALIAN KITCHEN $-$$ A truly authentic Italian meal with exceptional service. From Lasagna to Baked Ziti and Stuffed Shells to Chicken Cacciatore the ingredients are fresh, chunky, abundant, homemade & oven baked. The tomato sauce and White Clam Sauce is particularly yummy. You can choose Shrimp Oreganata or venture into the Calamari RIng Marinara. Also try the Veal or Chicken Parmigiana in addition to a delicious assortment of homemade desserts. 615 S. Main St. (937) 836-1145. 3/10/10 (E.H.) RIVERSIDE LINH’S RESTAURANT $-$$ When it comes to authentic Vietnamese or Chinese food, Linh’s is the real deal. One of the specialties is certainly the pho, a noodle soup with a chicken or beef broth base. Both vegetarian and meat options are served for most dishes, including the spring rolls. Mala chicken with green beans and the pho both come highly recommended. While the Chinese menu options are plentiful, they are not the reason to visit. Linh’s is the best choice for authentic Vietnamese food in Dayton. 4770 Airway Road. (937) 252-1857. 12/15/10 (B.P.S.) w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m SPRINGFIELD CASEY’S RESTAURANT $-$$$ Definitely try the large cut of the fresh Black Angus Prime Rib. Other steaks include New York, Filet Mignon and Ribeye.The Steak AuPoivre is a must with a smooth and creamy borderlaise sauce. There’s also pasta, seafood and several house specialties including a BBQ Green Mountain Chicken which adds maple syrup and dijon mustard to their own BBQ sauce. You can enjoy a combination dinner with two or three entree choices, and all include two sides. 2205 Park Rd. (937) 322-0397. 4/7/2010 (E.H.) OREGON DIS T RIC T dining destinations TIPP CITY GREENFIRE BISTRO $-$$ At Art Chin’s newly renovated bistro, “…where dining becomes Art,” try starters like Parmesan Crusted Tomatoes and Sweet Potato and Pear Bisque, or design your own stir fry from a variety of options. Entrée choices vary from Vegetarian options to Roast Chicken, Grilled Shrimp with Soba Noodles, or Szechuan Marinated Flat Iron Steak. For dessert, you simply must experience the Ginger Ice Cream! 965 W. Main St. (937) 667-6664. 11/3/10 (B.P.S.) TROY THE CAROLINE $-$$ This contemporary restaurant deserves a visit for lunch or dinner. Signature items include Handmade Caroline Crab Cakes and Ahi Tuna along with House Sirloin Steak, Chipolte Pork Chop with BBQ sauce or Southwestern Pasta Alfredo. Blackened Steak Salad is one of several salad choices. The Open-faced Reuben tops the sandwich list. Friendly staff, great tasting food, generous 0portions and a reasoable final bill.5 S.Market St. (937) 552-7676. 6/24/09 (E.H.) LEDOUX’S $-$$ Based on the bayou and heavy into blackening and Cajun. Look for Catfish, Alligator, Crawfish, Frog Legs and Shrimp either fried, blackened or broiled. The Etouffee made of a rich and thick blond roux is mixed with shrimp and crawfish and well worth the ordering. Jambalaya, Gumbo and Gator Bites are menu favorites but don’t forget a side of dirty rice, stewed tomatoes and okra. 3006 North Country Road 25A. (937) 875-2000. 10/20/10 (E.H.) VANDALIA WORLD CAFÉ $-$$ Good quality sandwiches, salads and soups from around the world. World Café offers a glimpse into a variety of cuisines from different continents offering an accessible and yummy oasis for discerning palettes and novices. The exceptionally warm and friendly staff makes this bistro well worth the drive to Vandalia. World Café, 786 Northwoods Blvd., Vandalia, Ohio. (937) 264-0100. 11/3/10 (E.F.H.K) XENIA DOWNTOWN CAFÉ $ Quick delicious bites in a cozy friendly atmosphere complete with breakfast smoothies and specialty coffee drinks in a wide variety. Also offers gourmet flatbread pizzas and homemade from scratch salads and sandwiches in a 21st century version of the classic soda fountain. 104 N. Detroit St. (937) 372-5480 8/12/09 (E.F.H.K.) YELLOW SPRINGS BENTINO’S $-$$ This pleasantly surprising pizza parlor par ticularly offers a fresh, light, classically simple original Italian pizza sauce that is totally different from its famous neighbor. Don’t forget to try the outstanding, yummy calzone. Limited delivery area. Additional locations in Jamestown and Waynesville. 107 1⁄2 Xenia Ave. (937) 676-2500. 3/17/10 (E.F.H.K.) GOLDEN JERSEY INN $-$$ Upscale family food in a modern version of a timber frame barn.The Buttermilk Chicken is excellent but vegetarians will appreciate the Black Bean Burger. The complimentary Sweet Potato Bread is particularly yummy. Save room for the Cinnamon Bread Pudding for dessert. 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd. (937) 325-0629. 1/27/10 (E.F.H.K.) SUNRISE CAFÉ $-$$ A variety of complex flavors and new traditions abound. A commitment to locally grown and organic dishes has rendered this ever-evolving favorite into one of the best experiences both locals and tourists can have in the artist community of Yellow Springs. New Martini Bar, expanding catering, revolving menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the Sunrise, over and over again. 259 Xenia Ave. (937) 767-7211. 7/14/10 (E.F.H.K.) JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 21 film MADE IN DAGENHAM SALLY HAWKINS’ CRUSADING FEMINIST IN ‘DAGENHAM’ VERY LIKABLE FRAGMENTAION OF THE AUDIENCE THE ONGOING EVOLUTION AND CULTURE OF MOVIE WATCHING By T. T. Stern-Enzi By T. T. Stern-Enzi S ally Hawkins impressed me immeasurably in “Never Let Me Go,” Mark Romanek’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s bestselling novel, which left me cold with its snow-globe detail that sealed out almost any sense of genuine emotion. The faint hint of humanity stirring in the film’s attempt to shake that world came from Hawkins, as a schoolteacher who calls out the inhumanity of the story’s utopian ideals. She allows us to see the horror and expresses the outrage she has invoked in us. Hawkins has contradicted all sense of British stiff upper lip propriety, since she broke through with her insanely positive performance in “Happy Go Lucky,” which was so painfully alive that it hurt to watch her character smile through all of life’s indignities. And now, Hawkins goes “Norma Rae.” That’s likely how “Made in Dagenham” will be marketed to American audiences and this unfamiliar story about a group of British women working for a U.K. division of Ford who strike in an effort to secure equal pay during the late-1960s has all of the hallmarks of labor movement films, but Hawkins as Rita O’Grady isn’t simply working in Sally Fields mode. She’s tapping the same vein we’ve come to expect from her; the one where the happiness and the hurt run together and the joys and pain of life co-exist in the same moment. That may be the best definition of the daily grind. O’Grady, whose husband also works for Ford in a similar factory job that pays more, is not a born protester or a typical feminist icon. She’s a working woman trying to keep her family togeth- 22 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 Sally Hawkins in ‘Dagenham.’ Rating: R Grade: B er and there’s never a moment when audiences will mistake her for anything or anyone else, even when the fledgling movement gains momentum and eventually earns a meeting with Barbara Castle (Miranda Richardson), the government’s labor secretary. Director Nigel Cole (“Calendar Girls”) is known for stacking the deck, in terms of inspiring us to stand up and cheer for his common underdogs and here, besides Hawkins, he’s got an ace-in-the-hole in Bob Hoskins as Albert Passingham, the floor manager of O’Grady’s team of female workers and the labor representative who guides her during engagements with both management and the union’s administrators. Hoskins buries his usual fiery explosiveness and projects the understanding of a man who grew up watching his own mother work hard for less than equal pay. That distinction, which dials down the political outrage and instead focuses on the personal and individual anecdotes, makes “Dagenham” feel like a movement of and about people and not just characters chanting slogans. Hawkins may not wrestle the spotlight from drama queens and the acting aristocracy of the screen, but she proves that sometimes, even an "Everywoman" deserves some measure of attention. O nce upon a time, people watched movies in movie theaters as a collective whole. We paid a few pennies for silent films with cowboys hijacking stagecoaches and the thrill of watching a man fire a gun straight at us, worrying, if only for a second, that the bullet might be real enough to fly off the screen and lodge itself into our heads, hearts or other tender body parts. We wanted the illusion to be real and soon, the addition of sound brought another sense into play, uniting the visual medium of film with the auditory dynamic from radio, which was the first in-home entertainment delivery system. Then, along came television, which gradually became a staple in the home with its own constantly expanding program development. Before the advent of cable networks, movies on television existed as late-night options or were reserved for exclusive weekly broadcasts that augmented basic network programming. We were a solid decade or more away from the notion of movies playing on television within less than a year from their release in theaters. Now, we are in the midst of an exponential, compounding explosion of options for the distribution of filmed product. Expanded ancillary markets (a variety of DVD contact points, iTunes, OnDemand, premium cable and even basic cable) have shortened release windows to such an extent that studio executives have experimented with simultaneous releases across all formats, which would provide audiences full multi-format access to, say, the final installment of the Harry Potter series (“Deathly Hallows: Part Two”) on its opening day next summer. Choice, the greatest privilege of all, would be in the hands of the consumer. The use of the word “consumer” should be carefully noted because this paradigm reduces the “community” of filmgoers down to individual “programmers” or “users” in the language of “Tron: Legacy.” And the audience gains much OnDemand, Netflix and premium cable are taking over how America watches movies. from this new configuration, especially those in the flyover divide between New York and Los Angeles. Each year, countless films play either coast for weeks, while, for instance, cinephiles in the Midwest must settle for the multiplex fodder or the few “art house” breakouts that trickle down the distribution pipeline. But thanks to the likes of OnDemand services like IFC and Sundance, audiences can program their viewing from a wider selection and enjoy highly defined digital images on flat screens with surround sound. Yet, whether through streaming, downloading, Redboxing, or demanding control, we face the reality of isolation as we happily pursue these digitized dreams. Is access the freedom we truly seek through this technological revolution? Is it better to be able to see "Medicine for Melancholy" (which played Sundance two years ago), "Night Catches Us" (the new film from Tanya Hamilton starring Kerry Washington and Anthony Mackie), or "Mumbai Diaries" (a gem from this year’s Toronto International Film Festival) in your home because you read about them here or would it be better still, if we had the opportunity to experience these films together on the big screen like we used to? The modern rationale says, why not catch as catch can, but where does that leave “us”? Reach DCP film critic T.T. Stern-Enzi at T.T.Stern-Enzi@ daytoncitypaper.com w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m film clips OPENING FILMS NO STRINGS ATTACHED ~ Natalie Portman kicks off the New Year with the first of a series of mainstream crowd pleasers (“Your Highness”) and/or potential blockbusters (“Thor”) with this romantic comedy opposite Ashton Kutcher about a pair of best friends who start what is supposed to be a casual intimate relationship. Guess what happens? [R] ONGOING FILMS The following capsules of current films were compiled by DCP film critic T.T. Stern Enzi. THE DILEMMA ~ Ron Howard (“A Beautiful Mind,” “The Da Vinci Code”) has become known for a generic competence that, within the mainstream, has evolved into a brand of comfort and some measure of quality. So, why, instead of simply doing his workmanlike best, is Howard trying to transform himself into a Judd Apatow clone with “The Dilemma”? This Vince VaughnKevin James dramedy feels less like “Parenthood” than an attempt to make the last third of “Funny People” with all of its infidelity issues as funny as the first two thirds by keeping the spotlight on the bromance between the leads. Howard is cheating on himself, seeking to woo an even larger audience with what must seem like new tastes, but with “The Dilemma” he will hopefully realize that he had us all along. [PG-13] D+ THE GREEN HORNET ~ Superheroes are the new mythology of the modern age. This geeky notion likely inspired Seth Rogen and “Superbad” writing partner Evan Goldberg to tackle an updated of “The Green Hornet” with Michel Gondry (“The Science of Sleep”) at the helm. Channeling the post-slacker comic stylings of Rogen into a heroic fantasy seems far-fetched and Gondry’s w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m precious indie vision clashes wildly with the CGIdominated frames of most of the current crop of comic book and graphic novel translations, but the film confidently balances on the tightrope between the campy hijinks of the 1960s and today’s franchise frenzy. It doesn’t mean a thing, but Gondry sure does make it swing. [PG-13] B TRUE GRIT ~ In typical Coen brothers fashion, their new version of “True Grit” should be considered an adaptation of the Charles Portis novel, much like their superlative take on Cormac McCarthy’s “No Country For Old Men.” The novel’s central character was Matty Ross (newcomer Hattie Steinfeld), the 14-year-old girl who hires U.S. Marshall Reuben “Rooster” Cogburn (Jeff Bridges taking over for The Duke) to help her avenge the murder of her father. “Grit,” and its meditation on the cold-eyed realities of life in the Old West, defaults into the revisionist camp (a la “Unforgiven”), but that approach matches the tone and spirit of the book perfectly while somehow still feeling, first and foremost, like a Coen brothers film. There aren’t too many filmmakers with that kind of signature style. 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Alt not gua ran tee d due to spa edi tion (fou nd nex t to the Pub lica tion of free eve nts ROCK/INDIE ROCK ACOUSTIC/FOLK january 19 One Eyed Jack: Todd the Fox 9:30pm-2am january 20 The BRD House: Jazz Lab 1-2:30 pm Blind Bobs: The Seedy Seeds, No No Knots, Me & Mountains. 9pm Chanal Street Tavern: The Bengsons Walk The Moon january 21 Blind Bob’s: The Esther Caulfield Orchestra, Exploding Lies (Cleveland). 9pm Bojangles: Vidare Black The BRD House: Rocky Creek 7-9pm Fall sona Falls 9:30-11:30pm Canal Street Tavern: Rumpke Mountain Boys Terrapin Moon Dublin Pub: Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters Katz Lounge: Last Call One Eyed Jack: Crooked Style Southpark Tavern: Ben Arnold [Philly]/Onyx Cassanova Trolley Stop: PUZZLE OF LIGHT Peach’s Grill: MAVIS PERLY W.O. Wright’s: Matter of chance/OrangeWillard january 22 Blind Bob’s: The Receiver, New Vega, Simply Waiting, Planets. 9pm Bojangles: Betty Lane januar y 19 Trolley Stop: Old-Timey Acoustic Jam w/ Ben Cooper & Rick Good januar y 20 Canal Street Tavern: Carmel’s: Acoustic Pirate Dublin Pub: Nick Mitchell, Songster/Six Stringer Trolley Stop: Acoustic Revival w/ Reverend Dave januar y 22 Dublin Pub: Nick Mitchell januar y 24 Brd House Music & Arts: Songwriters Jam. 7:30pm. Therapy Café: Live Acoustic w/ BJSR januar y 25 Adobe Gila’s: Acoustic/Open Mic Night BLUES/JAZZ januar y 19 Oregon Express: Motown Wednesdays Therapy Café: Big Band & Swing w/ Lizz & Rex WSU Student Union Hearth Lounge: Sax Appeal januar y 20 Crowne Plaza Stars Lounge: The John Slate trio w/ Canal Street Tavern: Textbook Committee The Nick Kizirnis Band Jimmies Cornerstone: Paradijm Shift, Lyle, and Groove Stone Fusion 9pm Katz Lounge: Shadowlife Oregon Express: Indy Rock Night Peach’s Grill: ROMEO CHAMPAGNE Southpark Tavern: The White Soots/Josh Eagle & the Harvest City [Cincy]/Dan Raridan & the Calientes McGuffy’s: L.A. Guns w/ Desalitt, Kramus and Midlife Crisis Trolley Stop: THE BANANA CONVENTION W.O. Wright’s: “ITHIKA” Concert monthly special guest, Mike Techenbrock. 8pm. Oregon Express: Dayton’s Longest Running Blues Jam w/ The Michael Locke Band Riverscape MetroPark: Big Band Nights: Pam Noah & Her Big Band januar y 22 Gilly’s: 2011 Winter Blues Showcase Crowne Plaza Stars Lounge: The Shaun Stanley Trio. 9pm. januar y 23 Crowne Plaza Stars Lounge: The Shaun Stanley Trio. 9pm. january 23 HIP HOP Blind Bob’s: Canal Street Tavern: Southpark Tavern: Oregon Express: C. Wrights Parlour Tricks One Eyed Jack: Dj Falafel The Redd Room: The Old School Hip Hop Experience. 9pm. Katz Lounge: Funky G january 25 South Park Tavern: The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO Presents: Grey Leaves [January Residency]/Allie King januar y 20 januar y 21 Gilly’s: Old Skool COMEDY DANCE/DJ Wiley’s Comedy Club: Mark Klein Adobe Gila’s: Wild West Wednesdays Bojangles: DJ Mr Brint Masque: Mid-week Mayhem! Hammerjax: Wild Wednesdays College Night w/ DJ Beats Vex: Midweek Mash Up w/ DJ Matt Freeman W.O. Wright’s: Ladies Night januar y 19 january 20-22 january 20 Dayton Funny Bone: Vince Morris(7:30 PM) january 21-23 Dayton Funny Bone: Christopher Titus 7:30 pm, 10:00 pm) 24 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 january 20 Adobe Gila’s: Naughty School Girl Night w/ DJ A.N.T. Aquarius: Throbbing Thursdays w/ The Aquaboys & DJ Rob Austin BoJangles: DJ Anthony Masque: Thirsty Thursdays Vex: Dulce Musica Latina w/ DJ Danny D & DJ Pico january 21 Hammerjax: Adultswim Julia’s Nite Club: Ladies Nite Dancing Masque: Beauty & the Beefcakes Peach’s: DJ Clean Gene. 10pm. Therapy Cafe: Expect the Unexpected Vex: Industrial/Goth/Syth-pop Night january 22 Adobe Gila’s: DJ’s ATRT A List Lounge: Uptown Saturdays Julia’s Nite Club: MIX107.7FM Live w/ Rick Labeau & DJ Tim Dylan. 9pm. Masque: Drag Show Saturdays. 10:30pm. Hammerjax: Seductive Saturday Ladies Night Therapy Cafe: Salsa Saturday w/ DJ Pico & Danny D Tumbleweed Connection: The Code Blue Band Milano’s on Brown St.: Dance by WYME40FM Vex: DJ’s Trepp & Matt Freeman Hottest Dance Night january 23 Bojangles: DJ Anthony Ladies Night Hammerjax: Yung Joc Hosts Party Masque: Sunday Skool w/ Tramp Tower & Alexis Ohara. 11pm. Therapy Café: Soul Nite w/ Live Band &/or DJ january 24 Aquarius: Holimondays Open Stage Drag Night Blind Bob’s: Metal Mondays Bojanlges: DJ Bill Masque: Amaya’s Got Talent Open Stage Night w/ DJ Charlie. 9pm. january 25 Adobe Gila’s: DJ’s from All the Right Tunes. 10pm. Aquarius: Talent Night w/ Rob Austin Bojangles: DJ Anthony Masque: Something for the Ladies Night One Eyed Jacks: DJ Skratchmatik Therapy Café: E.D.M Tuesdays w/ DJ Bloat & Magic Motek Vex: 80’s Night with DJ Matt Freeman & Infidel-icious OPEN MIC/JAM january 19 Norton’s Grill: Open Jam South Park Tavern: Rock N’ Roll Play Date january 20 Blind Bob’s: Open Mic w/ Brandon Hawk Leaf & Vine: Open Mic South Park Tavern: Open Mic w/ Shaine januar y 22 One Eyed Jacks: Open Mic night with David Wiley’s Comedy Club: Open Mic Comedy Night. 8pm. januar y 23 Adobe Gila’s: Acoustic Open Mic w/ Darren Noble One Eyed Jacks: Open Mike Night w/ David 10pm. januar y 24 Canal Street Tavern: Musician’s Co-op hosted by Steven Gullet. 9pm. Centerville Pub: Geniuses & Junkies Open Mic. 7pm. Dublin Pub: Open Mic w/ Scott McGillivray Stockyard Inn: Bullpen Lounge Open Mic Nite hosted by Donnie Cash. Music & poetry. 6:30pm. W.O. Wrights: Open Stage hosted by The Dwellers Band KARAOKE januar y 19 A quarius : All Request Videos & Karaoke Night w/ KJ Matt Katt Blind Bob’s: Karaoke w/ DJ Nancy BoJangles: Karaoke w/ Mister Brint Cadillac Jack’s: Karaoke (Beavercreek & Centerville loca- tions) 9pm. Carmel’s: Karaoke w/ Blackhawk Entertainment Milano’s on Brown St.: Karaoke by WYME40FM Soft Rock Cafe: Karaoke januar y 20 8 Ball & Wings: Nancy’s Karaoke. 7pm. Julia’s Nite Club: Karaoke w/ Gary T. 9pm. Norton’s Grill: Karaoke. 9pm. Soft Rock Cafe: Karaoke Talegator’s: Karaoke. 9pm. Therapy Cafe: WYME40FM Karaoke w/ DJ Carl. W.O. Wrights: Live Karaoke. 7pm. One Eyed Jack: Karaoke with Ryan Biel januar y 21 Bunkers Bar & Grill: Live Karaoke Quaker Steak & Lube: WYME40FM Karaoke w/ DJ Carl. Soft Rock Cafe: Karaoke januar y 22 Soft Rock Cafe: Karaoke januar y 23 Adobe Gila’s: WYME40FM Karaoke w/ DJ Carl. Aquarius: Karaoke w/ KJ Matt Katt Bojangles: Karaoke w/ Mr. Brint 8 Ball & Wings: Nancy’s Karaoke. 7pm. januar y 24 Fox & Hound: Dayton Icon Singing Contest w/ DJ Brandon Harvey. 9pm. One Eyed Jack’s: Karaoke w/ Ryan TRIVIA januar y 19 Champ’s Restaurant: Trivia at 7:30pm. TJ Chumps: Live Trivia (Miamisburg). 7pm. januar y 20 TJ Chumps: Live Trivia (Englewood). 7pm. W.O. Wrights: Live Trivia followed by karaoke. 7pm. januar y 21 Bunker’s Bar & Grill: Live Trivia. 7pm januar y 22 Cadillac Jacks: Trivia at all 3 locations. 9pm. Oregon Express: Trivia w/ Sam the Man Soft Rock Cafe: Live Trivia. 9pm. THEATRE through january 28 Mayhem & Mystery Starting 7pm Mayhem & Mystery celebrates the 50th Original Script written, produced, and performed by Jerry and Tamra Francis. Join the Mayhem & Mystery cast to solve the mystery. Cost: $25.95. The Spaghetti Warehouse [email protected] 937-461-3913 january 22 AN AMERICAN LEGEND B 7:30-9pm Mad River Theater Works, a rural professional theater company, production of “John Henry” uses storytelling, drama, and music to bring the story of an American legend to life. @ Troy-Hayner Cultural Center 301 W. Main Street Troy, Ohio 45373 ongoing Hollywood Holiday The Not Quite Right Celebrity Impersonators are hosting their annual Christmas party, booming with Elvis, Marilyn & other famous look-alikes as impersonators, clients, & guests mingle. $25.95/person for dinner & Mystery Show; tax and gratuity not included. The Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St. (937)461-3913 for reservations (required) & times. www. MayhemMystery.com for additional information. FILM ongoing ArtStreet Friday Film Series Fridays 9pm. Studio B screening room. Film series presented in conjunction with Citizens of the World International Exposition. Held at ArtStreet on UD campus. (937) 229-5101 artstreet.udayton.edu w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m EXHIBITIONS/ ART SHOWS through january 28 Art of Bing Davis Free 10am-5pm. Marking the Past/Shaping the Present: The Art of Willis Bing Davis is on view at 3 locations across the UD campus: Rike Gallery, ArtStreet & Roesch Library. We have collaborated with the Dayton Art Institute, which is exhibiting Davis’ paintings. Rike Gallery University of Dayton 300 College Park Email: [email protected] (937)229-3261 ongoing Jim Delange Glass Free. Jim Delange’s blown glass work will be on display at GO Home through the end of the year. GO Home 2800 Miamisburg Centerville Rd. Email: [email protected] (937)439-9642 Go in Retrospect Free. 4-8pm. Photography Exhibit & Reception. Meet photographers Dr. Steve Johnson, President of Sinclair Community College & Penny Stewart, Multimedia Graphic Producer, also of Sinclair. Exhibit open through the holidays. Go Home 2800 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. Email: [email protected] (937)545-3176 Landscape Photography Photographs by Kathleen Fallucca will be on exhibit at the Dayton City Paper, 126 N. Main St., suite 240, & at the Center City Assoc., 225 N. Fountain Ave., Springfield. Gallery 510 Fine Art Featuring the artwork of owner Loretta Puncer including large & small scale acrylics on canvas. Art instruction classes now forming. Wed, Thurs, Sat, 12-5pm; Friday 3-8pm & by appointment. 510 E 5th St (937) 672-6717. SOCIALS through may 6 Cityfolk Contra Dances 1st Fridays. except for December. Dayton’s traditional arts organization, presents the Cityfolk Contra Dances. Open waltzing 6:30pm. Instruction on Contra basics 7:30pm., Dance from 8–11pm. tickets $7 adults, $5 students & free for 12 & under. Michael Solomon Pavilion 2917 Berkley St # 3 Kettering. Visit www.CityFolk.org ongoing Dayton Drum Circle Free. Sessions on the 2nd Sunday every month. 1-3pm. New Horizons Metaphysical Center. Bring your drum or anything that shakes or rattles. Dancers & chanters always welcome. (937) 320-1447 LITERATI ongoing Adopt-A-Book Program Brochures available at Dayton Metro Library locations or at the “Support Us” section (937) 227-9541. Writing Classes and Workshop Word’s Worth Writing Center, 2300 Far Hills Ave. www.wordswor thdayton.com for more details. CLUBS/MEETINGS january 20 Twitter for Business 8-9am This IABC Dayton program with guest speaker David Bowman is designed to be a true “how-to” session for those seeking practical instruction on the logistics of using Twitter for their business or organization. $15 prepay LION 7200 Poe Avenue, Suite 400 Dayton OH 45414: Register at http://bit.ly/iisJ1C ongoing La Tertulia: Spanish Club of Dayton 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7pm. Spanish language conversation group meets at The Greene in Beavercreek. Native speakers, intermediates & beginners welcome; no membership fees. Look for us on facebook or E-mail spanishindayton@yahoo. com for location. (513)638-2398 Dayton-Kettering Coin Club 7:00 p.m. 1st Thursday of the month. Beginning & veteran coin collectors, public welcome. Meeting in the Community Room (behind Joseph A. Banks) of the Town & Country Shopping Center, 300 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. (937)344-0715 www.daytonketteringcoinclub.org Toastmasters Free. You can be a confident speaker in front of an audience! Experienced professionals & beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Learn & practice in a friendly/comfortable environment. Montgomery County Children’s Services Assembly Rm 1 3304 N. Main St. Dayton Ballroom Dance Club Mondays, 7:30pm followed by open dancing until 10:30. Beginner through advanced. Hara Arena Silver Ballroom. (937) 520-2481 daytonballroom.org. w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m Western Ohio Writers Association Meeting Free. 7pm. 1st Wednesdays monthly. Critique Session, Writing Resources & More. Fairborn Community Center Green Room, 1076 Kauffman Ave., Fairborn. Email: ger [email protected] (937) 902-4857 Dayton Area Sacred Harp Singers Free. Ohio’s largest, regular Shape Note singing meets 3-6pm, 4th Sundays, monthly. All welcome to join in or listen. Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 E. Thruston Blvd., Oakwood. (937) 835-3323 daytonsacredharp.com Greater Dayton Professionals BNI Meeting 7:30-9am Thursdays. Structured business referral & networking organization dedicated to the success of area professionals. City Barbeque, 2330 B N. Fairfield Rd. Beavercreek. www.greaterdaytonpros.com Paranormal Meetings Fridays 7pm. Interested in paranormal activity? Come to our meeting. Meeting info disclosed with attendance confirmation. (937) 321-4156 Greater Dayton Crochet Guild 6-8:15pm. Huber Hgts. Library 6160 Chambersburg Rd., Huber Heights. For info: [email protected] Dayton Stamp Club 7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mondays. Novice & experienced stamp collectors. All ages, guests welcome. Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Rd. www.daytonstampclub.com Embroiderers’ Guild of America: Dayton Chapter Fun w/ needle & thread. Meets 2nd Wednesdays monthly at 10am., Community United Methodist Church, 339 Meyer Ave. (at Burkhardt). Saturday Stitchers meet 1pm. 3rd Saturdays. www.ega-dayton.webs.com/ Private Art Instruction Drawing or Oil Painting. $25/hour. Min. 2 hours required. Must 18+. Contact Greg Dear th (937) 746-5970 www.gregdearth.com Free Dulcimer Lessons 7pm, 3rd Tuesday monthly. Museum at the Friends Home, 115 4th St. (corner of 4th & Miami St.), Waynesville. Group beginner lessons are 1 hour. When you’ve learned to strum, join the Dulcimer Friends for their twice-monthly jam sessions! Dulcimer Friends of Caesars Creek,(937) 542.1903 or (513) 423.6321 Become an AVID Film Editor 6pm, Saturdays 10 am., by appointment. $75. Learn TV industry standard AVID filmmaker software. 1-on-1 sessions. Classes held in TV studio using real TV & movie footage. Build a professional editors portfolio & learn a new career. 1810 Harvard Blvd. (937) 554-3883 to register. [email protected] Free Computer Classes Free Dayton Metro Library offering new computer classes. Advance registration required. Computer Basics to Microsoft Excel; online job hunting, small business research, grant seeking & genealogy. Main Library, 215 E. 3rd St. www.daytonmetrolibrary.org Call 463-BOOK Personal Computer Training Adults can sign up for one-on-one computer training on a variety of topics during 1-On-1 Adult Computer Training, at the Beavercreek Community Librar y, 3 6 1 8 D ay t o n - X e n i a R d R e g i s t r a t i o n r e q u i r e d . (937) 352-4001 www.greenelibrary.info. First Wednesdays Monthly French Club North Dayton School of Discovery Parent Support Team meets 5:30pm. All parents encouraged to attend. 3901 Turner Rd. Dayton. (937) 278-6671 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. 6:15-8 pm. $3 to share pizza. French Club of Dayton. All levels of ability to speak French in an informal setting. Donato’s Pizza on Airway Blvd. Email: [email protected] (937) 767-9987. From beginner to advanced. See project samples in the store or online. The Bead Cage. 2382 S. Dixie, Kettering. (937) 395-0590. www.beadcage.net New Horizons Band, Seniors 8:45-10am. Thursdays at UD. Ages 50+ invited to join, playing instruments. 2 bands. Level of expertise varies, come on by. University of Dayton Special Programs & Continuing Education. (937) 229-2347. Women’s Study and Support Group Sundays 9:30am. Miami Valley Unitarian Fellowship, 8690 Yankee St., Washington Twnsp. (937)436-3628 www.mvuuf.org CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS ongoing Bellydance Classes Monday Beginner 6:30, Bellyblast 7:30,Tuesday Beginner 7:30, Wednesday Beginner/Intermediate 6:15, Sunday 6:15 American Tribal Style. (937)620-1678 590 Congress Park Drive, Centerville www.KirasOasis.com Burlesque Workshop Series Workshop with Cin City Burlesque @ Kira’s Oasis, 590 Congress Park Drive, Centerville OH 45459. $30 each or 4/100.00 Jan.-April one a month. Register online www.KirasOasis.com Life Drawing Night $51st & 3rd Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm Brush up on your observational drawing & painting skills in a comfortable setting with an experienced artists’ model. Visitors must be 18+ w/ID. Preble County Fine Arts Center 601 Hillcrest Drive (St. Rt. 732) Eaton, (937)456-3999. Email: Pcaa@Take PartInArt.net Sketch Saturday at the Cannery Free 11am-2pm.. Sketch Saturday, a weekly open studio, opportunity to work from a live model. Open to all mediums: all levels. Donations to the model are accepted. www.canneryarts.com. (937) 228-2232 Swing Dance lessons Monday nights. 6:30-8pm. $20 4 week session. Beginning Swing Dancing including E. Coast & Lindy Hop styles, no experience or partner required. Wright State University - Student Union, lower level Studio B (notify info desk that you are attending). Contact: [email protected] Folkdancing Beading Classes CONTESTS/ AUDITIONS january 22-24 Works on Paper Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio, announces a Call for Entries for the 21st Annual Dayton Area Works on Paper. Entries will be received at Rosewood Gallery on Sat,1/22, 12-3pm and Mon, 1/24, 12-7 pm. A non-refundable entry fee of $20 for up to 3 works. The exhibit runs from 2/14 to 3/11, with an opening reception on Sun, 2/13, from 2-4 pm. 2655 Olson Drive Kettering,oh 45420 The exhibit is free and open to the public. wop.ketteringoh.org ongoing Film Submissions The Little Art Theatre will host the Second Annual Yellow Springs Short Film Festival on Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. & Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. We are now accepting submissions of short films. To submit, go to www.littleart.com/events/shortfilmfest. Vanessa Query, Festival Director, Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave. Yellow Springs (937)767-7671 Email: [email protected]. Call for musicians The Nuts & Bolts Big Band is forming in NW Dayton. We will meet every Tuesday afternoon at 1pmWe need Alto, Tenor & Bari sax players,Trumpet/Trombone Players,Guitar -jazz Piano -jazz, blues,Bass, Drums Initial meeting September 14, 1-2:30pm BRD House Music & Art Company 565 S. Main St. Englewood OUTDOORS ongoing Tuesday Morning Adult Walks Tue, Dec 14, 9:00 am-10:30 am Free. 9-10:30am. Join us every Tuesday morning for a nature walk in the park. Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing. No reservations required. Carriage Hill Metropark, 7821 E. Shull Rd., Redwing Shelter/ Parking Lot. For more info (937)278-2623 Monday-Friday. calendar Courteous Mass Ride 1st. Fridays 5-6:30pm. Bring your bike & join a community of ‘Bikeminded individuals’ as they hit the streets of Dayton to promote cycling on the 1st Friday of every month. Group ride meets at the 2nd St. Market,departs at 5:30pm. 2nd Street Market, 600 E. 2nd St. www.facebook.com/courteousmassdayton Hike for the Health of It 2-3:30pm, Saturdays. Hike for a healthier lifestyle in the great outdoors! Each hike is about 3 miles & moves at comfortable, brisk pace. Terrain varies. Complete 10 hikes & receive a Five Rivers MetroParks Health Hike ball cap. Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. (937) 278-2623. POLITICS ongoing Democrats for a Stronger America Free. 7pm. Democrats for Stronger America explores issues faced by all levels of government & seeks to find effective solutions. 1st Monday every month, except holidays. 131 S. Wilkinson St. (937) 222-4007. COMMUNITY ongoing Community Free Store 9am-12pm. 2nd Saturdays monthly. Used clothing & various used items, all free. Community United Methodist Church, 339 Meyer Ave.,Riverside. (937) 253-5169 Business Items, Free Programs 1st Thursdays, Monthly. 10am-1pm. programs to help small businesses in partnership w/ SCORE. Free, confidential advice at dropin counseling sessions. Dayton Metro Main Library, 215 E. 3rd St. (937) 496-8610 email: [email protected]. Sunnyview/Catalpa Park Neighborhood Assn. Meetings on 3rd Tuesday of each month 7pm. FROC Priority Board, 901 W Fairview Ave. (937) 333-2333. Exchange Student Families Needed Council for Educational Travel USA needs host families for incoming foreign students. High schoolers from Asia, Europe, Central & South America spend a semester or a year in an American high school. 1-888-238-8721. NON-PROFIT january 22 Meet Up for Peace 10:30AM-12:30AM @ Dayton International Peace Museum 208 W. Monument Ave. The Dayton Peace Museum activities committee invites peace lovers to join us for a “brainstorming” session to plan activities for 2011. This is an opportunity to help contribute to a culture of peace in Dayton. We will be serving refreshments. See Meetup.com for more info. ongoing Utility payment help Montgomery Co. utility customers may apply for the Winter Crisis Program & PIPP Plus Program. Call 1-866-504-7379 to make an appt. at the Dayton Job Center or at 1912 Needmore Rd. Walk-in customers will be seen beginning at 7am. weekdays at Community Action Partnership office 719 S. Main St. Email: [email protected] (937)341-5000 Creative Therapy Services Art therapy program designed to reduce stress, improve selfesteem. Aimed at veterans, disabled & low income individuals. Seeking venue, materials, donations. Write: J. Kautzman, #1025 Biltmore Towers, 210 N. Main St. Hope Community Art Center Currently hosting lessons in painting, music, pottery, stained glass. 10-Minute Playfest production coming soon. Affordable mini-studio space available. 500 Hickory St. (937) 648-0627. Thursdays. International folkdancing Beginners’ class 7-8 pm., request dancing 8-11 pm. No partner needed, first visit free. $1.50 after. Miami Valley Folk Dancers, Michael Solomon Pavilion, 2917 Berkeley St., Kettering. www.DaytonFolkDance.com/mvfd (937) 371-1732 Clogging and Tap Classes Rhythm in Shoes offers adult clogging classes. Adult & children’s tap classes. Adult classes Mon. Tap I, 5:30-6:30pm. Clogging- 6:45-7:45pm., Tap II- 8-9pm. Children’s classes Tues. 5-6pm. 126 N. Main St. www.rhythminshoes.org (937)226-7463. Free Salsa & Latin Lessons Saturdays. 9:30pm. Dance lessons from Danny D; 10 pm.-2am., Latin dance party. Therapy, 452 E 3rd St. (937) 461-4000. Dance Club 8-11pm. Swing n Sway dance club. 4 Saturday of every month at Arbor Hall. Swing, hustle, smooth & Latin to current music. All levels welcome. Arbor Hall 2150 Arbor Blvd., Dayton. (937)746-6305 E-mail: [email protected] Private Perfpormance Coaching 1-on-1, in singing, acting and/or audition preparation from Human Race Theatre professionals. $25. 126 N. Main St., Suite 300, Dayton. (937) 461-3823 xt. 3132, Email: [email protected] Painting with Mike Elsass Join Mike Elsass for hands on painting classes in acrylics. Learn to use color to express emotion & join with the energy of the artist. Free tuxedo shirt w/ class. $60. (937) 266-3491 JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 25 calendar Rooms with a Reason The Muscular Dystrophy Association Shopping sponsored by The Little Exchange. Holiday gifts, infant & toddler clothing, toys, books, blankets, decorations. Benefits Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. 45 Park Ave. (off Far Hills Ave.), Oakwood. (937) 299-1561 Needs counselors to assist & befriend youngsters with MD & related diseases at MDA summer camps across country. 16 + able to lift & care for a young person ages 6-17. (800) 572-1717 www.mda.org/clinics/camp. Greene Cty. Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society Food Ministry Meets monthly on 1st Sat., 1:30pm., Greene County Library, 76 E. Market St., Xenia.. $30 males, $40 females. Sponsored by N.O.M.A.D. mobile clinic. (937) 278-8330. SICSA Spay/Neuter Program Limited income program based on household income. 294-6505 x16. VOLUNTEER ongoing Seeking SMAG Dance Collective Volunteers SMAG Dance Collective, Inc., a non profit organization, seeks volunteers to assist w/ various functions of the organization. Administrative, artistic, technical & other skills or experience are all encouraged to volunteer. More info: mgroomes@ smagdance.org (937)329-6948 Day-Vest Orientation Day-Vest, the Dayton Volunteer Employment Service Team for professionals, is accepting volunteer members who desire to expand their job search with unique proactive tactics. For professionals with Associates or higher degree or equivalent experience. New member Orientations Mondays 9-11am. Office hours M-F 9am-4pm Suite 390. Jobs Mall at the Job Center, 1133 Edwin C. Moses Blvd. www.Day-Vest. org. (937)222-9065 Kids Fitness Program C.A.T.C.H. volunteers come out and play for an hour! Help lead games that are aimed at building physical skills & overall physical fitness.All you need to volunteer is a desire to interact with elementary aged children on either a one-time or regular basis & dependable transportation. A volunteer application must be filled out on your first day of volunteering. Programs generally Monday-Thursday 3-5:30pm. Melissa Monnin Email: [email protected] (937)534-0600 Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley Seeking volunteers to assist an employee at Oregon District Goodwill Store, 501 E. 5th St. Duties include assisting w/ physical duties & general maintenance of sales floor. Approx. 90 min/day. Days vary. 2 Saturdays/month. Must be 18 yrs+ & pass background screen. E-mail: [email protected] SICSA Volunteers! Angel Food Ministries is providing people with quality nutritious food. 1-877-FOOD-MINISTRY www.angelfoodministries.com. Heartland Hospice of Dayton Needs volunteers to serve Piqua patients & their families. Duties include friendly visiting, client transport/client outings, errand running, child care & clerical services. Call Jeanne Seibel (937) 299-6980 Suicide Prevention Center Seeking hotline volunteers. All shifts. Seeking responsible, non-judgmental people 18+.(937) 226-0818. L.G.B.T. EVENTS ongoing Sunday Worship Service Free. Thursdays 7-9pm. Emphasizes silence & instruction from the 14th cent. book The Cloud of Unknowing, reading of Psalms & Centering Prayer, & other contemplative traditions. Christ Episcopal Church, 20 W 1st St. Brian [email protected] (937)768-5023 Celebration Service Free. 11am. Join us for a dogma-free, joy-filled celebration service Sundays at 11:00. Hear an inspiring, uplifting talk by Rev. CC Coltrain & experience the love of this community. We celebrate and honor all traditions & all people, regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, or any other artificial label. Center for Spiritual Living, 4100 Benfield Dr., Kettering Weekly Taize Prayer Service Wednesdays 6-6:30pm. All are welcome to join in this peaceful act of worship. Central Christian Church (Chapel), 1200 Forrer Blvd, Kettering. (937) 254-2649 Meets 3rd Sunday monthly at 3pmSocial group for mature gay & bisexual men & their adult male admirers. Potluck is held at the Dayton LGBT Center or a member’s home in the winter & at Possum Creek Metro Park MaySeptember. 1st meeting free, $5 thereafter. (937) 769-3836 www.miamivalleyohioprimetimers.com Every 3rd Sunday of the month 11 a.m. Central Chapel AME church, 411 S. High St., Yellow Springs. Lesbian Foodies of Miami Valley Temple Israel Classes NON-smoking lesbian foodie dining group. Authentic international & independent local restaurants, not chains. MUST have Facebook account. [email protected]. “Friends of the Italian Opera” Meetings every Tuesday, 6:15pm at Spaghetti Warehouse. Social group of mostly (but not limited to) single gay men 40+. Not a singing group. Interweave (an informal LGBT group) meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm. The meetings are held at the Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Parents, Families, Friends of Gays & Lesbians (PFLAG) 7-9pm The Dayton Valley Gems is a social support group for all transgender people including MtoF, FtoM, CD, TV, and their significant others. The Gems meet 1st Saturdays & 3rd Fridays each month. $3 per person. Email [email protected]. (937) 672-7111 Yes We Can End The Violence Bible Study for Gays, Bisexuals, Others Support local bicycling by volunteering at the Dayton Cycling Club events. No need to be a member to volunteer. Have fun & meet people on a rest stop for the Huffman Spring Classic or cook burgers for the Wright Wride. Other opportunities available. www.DaytonCyclingClub.org. Opportunities for Vipassana, Zen & Tibetan meditation practice. All levels welcome. www.ysdharma.org (937) 767-9919. Contemplative Prayer Group Youth Sunday Mass To preserve historical buildings on the Dayton VA campus, increase awareness of veteran’s issues, recognize veteran’s contributions, promote tourism & enhance the neighborhood. (937) 267-7628 or (937) 581-2179 Dayton Cycling Club Meditation Practice ongoing Miami Valley Ohio Prime Timers AVHC Volunteers Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley Is looking for volunteer mentors to assist with a program targeting at risk, 15-17 year olds. If interested, enjoy youth, & willing to commit to make a difference email: [email protected] Dayton Zen group meets Sundays from 8-9:30 am. Call Sharon (937) 222-4408 or Steve (937) 277-2328 Live Out Loud/Monthly Teen Worship Services To raise community awareness, we are in need of people to help out w/ Event Planning, PR, Sponsorships, Marketing & other administrative tasks. Carolyn Spiller or Sandi Knost: [email protected] (937) 294-6505 ext. 20. www.sicsa.com Youth Mentoring Meditation Sessions 10:30am. Founded in & for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered community, however ALL are welcome. Eternal Joy MCC, 2382 Kennedy Ave., Dayton. Email: office@ eternaljoymcc.org, (937) 254-2087 www.eternaljoymcc.org Meets 2nd Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Cross Creek Community Church,667 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville.(937) 640-3333 www.pflagdayton.org 4-5pm Wednesdays. Community Youth Organization & Support Group for inner city boys ages 10-15. Why do young black men kill young black men & what can we do about it? All encouraged to attend. Volunteer for 2 hours/ week. Contact Brother Larry (937) 520-8011 FAITH/ SPIRITUALITY Transgender Support Thursday afternoons. “Hungry for God” Bible Study Group for Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, & accepting others. (937) 807-7347 or [email protected] Couples of Miami Valley Social group for gay & lesbian couples committed to long-term relationship. Email: [email protected] Youth First Greater Dayton Social support group for sexual minority teenagers & their friends. Wednesdays 7pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 20 W. 1st St www.pflagdayton.org/youthfirst.html Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Rehearsals Mondays 7-9:30pm. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5th & Ludlow. www.daytongaymenschorus.com 1st Wednesday of every month 6:30 pm. Southern Hills Church, 2287 S. Dixie Dr.. Please call the church office at (937) 293-2249 with any questions. Silent Quaker Worship Emphasizing integrity, equality, peace, & Simplicity. Children’s program. Dayton Friends. Sundays 10am. Mack Memorial Church, 1717 Salem Ave. Bible Study: Line by Line reading of Exodus, 9:30am Sundays. Torah Study: Discussion of weekly Torah portion, 9:30am Saturdays.Talmud Study: Wednesdays 12pm.Temple Israel, 130 Riverside Dr. (937) 496-0050. Interfaith Dialogue 4-6pm. Dedicated to increasing understanding among religious traditions. Welcomes all religions. Meets 3rd Sunday monthly. Parking avail. at rear of museum. (937)227-3223 or 278-8619. Dayton International Peace Museum, 208 W. Monument Ave. Healing Dance Workshops Multicultural healing dance workshops. The Sunshine Project. (513) 217-5269. Abraham-Hicks Laws of Attraction Class 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays monthly, hosted by Dan Studebaker. Teachings say “Change your life by changing the way you think.” Unity of Dayton, 6741 Chambersburg Rd., Huber Heights. (937) 233-7516. www.unityofdayton.org. Lydia’s Vision Free. Support/networking group for female Christian entrepreneurs, business owners & ministry leaders. 2nd Mondays monthly. 7pm at Fairborn Alterations, 413 Main St, Fairborn. (937) 879-2806 www.brokenboxministries.com Southern Hills Church Youth Group Wednesdays 6-8pm. 2287 S. Dixie Dr (937) 293-2249. Dayton Men’s Meeting Tuesdays 6:45-9:15pm. The ManKind Project is an Order of Men called to reclaim the sacred masculine. We foster loving families, strong communities & productive workplaces in a sustainable environment. (937) 307-7797. Open Labyrinth Walk 1st Tuesday of every month at the Westminster Presbyterian Church from 12-7pm. The 36’ canvas is modeled after one on the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. 125 N. Wilkinson St. (937) 223-7285. Love in Action Ministry 11am-1pm. Feeds the hungry. Clothes the needy. 4th Saturday monthly. Canaan Community Outreach Center. 5130 Keith A. Byars Sr. Way (Hoover Ave). Over 120 Digital Channels! 24.99 $ MONTH FREE Reg. Price $39.99/mo Lock in your Savings for 12 Months! HD FOR LIFE! (Agreement and AutoPay with Paperless Billing) CALL NOW! $500 BONUS! 1-877-539-6850 Offer ends 01/31/11. Restrictions apply. Call for details. 26 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 Evening Prayer Wednesday 7:15pm. First Lutheran Church, 138 W. 1st St., Downtown. (937) 222-7848. Wednesday Communion Free. 12-12:30pm. Holy Communion is celebrated each Wednesday at noon. This short services can be a much needed break in your busy week.Shirley A. Keller Email: [email protected] (937)236-7080. St. John’s Lutheran Church 141 S. Ludlow St. Worship Services Lift your Spirit and feed your soul at Unity of Dayton, 6741 Chambersburg Rd., Huber Heights. Sunday adult worship and youth classes at 11am, nursery available. More info (937)233-7516, or www.UnityOfDayton.org. Worship Services Lift your Spirit and feed your soul at Unity of Dayton, 6741 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights. Sunday adult worship & youth classes 11 a.m., nursery available. (937)233-7516 www.UnityOfDayton.org. “Rock Mass” Sun., 6pm. Casual attire. Immaculate Conception Church, 2300 Smithville Rd. Tree of Life Community (TLC) Sundays, 4pm. A spiritual community where questions are welcomed, diversity is valued, creativity is nurtured, peace is cultivated and life is renewed. Sri Yoga Center, 813 Leo St, Dayton. (937) 750-0372 http://www.treeoflifedayton.com Down-to-Earth Spiritual Group 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Non-sectarian community gathers to seek a clearer understanding of ourselves & the world with group discussions & practical applications. Springboro Library, 125 Park Ln, Springboro. (937) 673-2593 www.meetup.com/down-to-earth-spiritual-group Celebration Services 10am Sundays. All ages. Service 11am. Inspiring music, captivating speakers! Unity of Dayton, 6741 Chambersburg Rd., Huber Heights. (937) 233-7516 Open Meditation Mon.–Thurs. 6-7pm. Temple open for meditation & practice. Open Sun. 8-11:30am for a mixture of sitting meditation, Tara meditation & discussion. Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave. www.gardrolma.org (937)252-2220 Living Beatitudes Community A progressive, Eucharistic-centered ministry of Dignity/ Dayton. Sundays, lower level of Christ Episcopal Church, 20 W. 1st St. (937)223-2239 www.livingbeatitudes.org Sunday Ecumenical Study 7-8:15pm. Ecumenical Adult Study Group, exploring making Christianity relevant for 21st Century. David’s United Church of Christ, E. David. & Mad River Rd., Kettering. Everyone welcome. Zen Fellowship of Dayton Tuesdays, 7pm. Beginners welcome! Meet at Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8690 Yankee St. [email protected] or www.cincinnatizencenter.org/zfd.html HEALTH/WELLNESS /FITNESS january 21 Health Care Act Help Dayton Metro Library Huber Heights, 6160 Chambersburg Rd., 11am-1pm and Dayton Metro Library KetteringMoraine, 3496 Far Hills Ave., 3-5pm. A health care advocate will discuss benefits/coverage under Affordable Care Act, how those under age 28 or with pre-existing conditions can receive coverage, how programs have been enhanced and how the law will help uninsured Americans in 2014. ongoing VeganDayton.org Free social group for those looking to promote a more compassionate lifestyle. Join fellow vegetarians & vegans from the Dayton /SW Ohio area. attend local events, restaurant outings, potlucks, & other social gatherings. Get connected & Get involved. Email: [email protected] (937)231-8221 Cocaine Anonymous meeting Tuesdays 12pm. Fairmont Presbyterian Church 3705 Far Hills Ave Kettering. Questions (937)301-6492 Temple Builders 1st Fridays, 6pm. Weight loss support group. Meets at United Baptist Church, 900 Lexington Ave., Dayton. (937) 409-8093 Tai Chi Free tai chi practice session open to the public ever y Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 am at the Antioch College Theater, 920 Corr y St. Yellow Springs. Call (937) 767-7011 or visit www.StoneRiverTaiChi.com w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m calendar Sign Language Astrology North Dayton Chapter of Dar a Luz Network Wright Dunbar Farm Market Support/education for pregnant women & new mothers. Meets 2nd Wednesdays at 10am. Shiloh Church, 5300 Philadelphia Dr, (corner of Shiloh Springs Rd & N. Main St). (937) 276-5808 Free 10am-4pm Saturdays. . Hosted by Stubbs Family Farms offers fresh produce in the Wright Dunbar Business District. 1100 W. 3rd St. (937) 443-0249 Emotions Anonymous Support Group Teleconference Tremor Support Group 4-5pmThursdays. Emotions Anonymous Support Group Meetings by teleconference. Only need telephone & internet access. Free. Helping individuals battling suicidal behaviors by promoting wellness, empowerment & support. 1-888-543-3480 www.anotherlifefoundation.org. Groups, Walk or Run Tues, Sat. Meet at Up and Running. Tuesdays, 6 pm. Saturdays, 8 am. Running or walking, all paces welcome. Up and Running, 6123 Far Hills Ave. (937) 432-9210. ABC: Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group For one-on-one support, call KMCN Oncology Services at (937) 395-8115. ALS Association Caregivers Support Group Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the West Charleston Church of the Brethern, 7390 S. St. Rte 202, Tipp City. (866) 273-2572. Caring Families Offers phone support services, education classes (parenting, anger management & rebuilding relationships) and community mentoring. (937) 643-4000. $5 donation per class. Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups For family & friends of Alcoholics. (937) 427-5439. High Flyers and Low Landers 7:30 pm. 1st & 3rd Thursdays Support group for those clinically diagnosed as bipolar/manic depressive. Miami Valley Hospital, 6th floor, Rm 604, Smith Conference Center. (937) 412-1525 Other Passages 7:30-9:30 pm. Support group for people experiencing suicidal thoughts & behavior or are individually trying to help a suicidal person. 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at Miami Valley Hospital’s Center for Health Education Building. Room 4800. Recovery 12-Step Program 6:30-9pm. Fridays. Celebrate Recovery, Christian 12-Step Program. Patterson Park Church, 3655 E. Patterson Rd., Beavercreek (937) 427-0130 Elm’s Tree Of Life Spiritual Healing Circle 7-9 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month. Tong Ren therapy, seated chair massage & meditation. Please arrive promptly; $5 donation requested. Amherst Terrace Wellness and Retreat Center, 1000 Amherst Place. (937) 274-5322, [email protected]. Free HIV Testing Mondays 11am-7pm. AIDS Resource Center Ohio, 15 W. 4th St, Suite 200. (937) 461-2437. www.arcohio.org Lupus Support Group I 12-2pm. 2nd Tuesdays, Group meetings. Public Health–Dayton & Montgomery County’s Healthy Lifestyle Ctr., 1 Elizabeth Place. West Building, Lower Level. (937) 225-5045 or (937) 225-6300 Other Passages for Adolescents 1st & 3rd Thursdays 7-9pm. For teenagers who are depressed, having suicidal thoughts, or are close to a teen who is. Miami Valley Hospital’s Center for Health Education, Rm. 4800. Survivors of Suicide Support group for people left behind after suicide of a loved one. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7-9pm at Miami Valley Hospital’s Center for Health Education Building. Rm 4800. Overeaters Anonymous A program of recovery with meetings throughout the area. For times, call (937) 252-6766. Mobile Public Health Unit Free health screenings: Tuesdays 11am-2pm at CAM, 1628 Springfield St.; Every other Friday. Nova House, 732 Beckman St, afternoons; last 2 Thursdays of each month, 10am-2pm at House of Bread, 9 Orth St (937) 225-4403. Counseling Healthy Counsel provides Ohio certified, confidential, quality, professional & supportive counseling services to individuals, couples & families seeking solutions. Always treated with unconditional positive regard, which is the foundation of our counseling process. (937) 272-4767, Greene County Herb Study Group 7pm.We study the uses, cultivation, and lore of herbs, meeting the 3rd Monday of each month, usually at Victoria’s Bed & Breakfast, 209 East 2nd St, Xenia. Sponsored by Greene County Master Gardeners. Call to verify location. (937) 374-1202 Addiction Counseling Free help for families in need of drug or alcohol addiction counseling. Counseling, assessments & referrals, nationwide. Narconon, 1-800-468-6933 stopaddiction.com Diabetes Education Classes American Diabetes Assn. To schedule a class, call: (937) 384-4511 or (937) 463-1026. Smoking Cessation Classes Free, Combined Health District of Montgomery County. Mondays 6-7pm. Dr. Charles R. Drew Health Center, 1323 W. 3rd St, Dayton. registration req. (937) 496-6852. ACOA, Adult Children of Alcoholics 12pm Fridays at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 456 Woodman Dr. (at Burkhardt). (937) 545-1179 w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m Free 2-4pm. Second Sundays. Cincinnati/Dayton Essential Tremor Support Group Meeting.. Discussions, helpful ideas, speakers to help with essential tremor problems. Sycamore Hospital, 2150 Leiter, Miamisburg. Contact Norma Doherty (937) 433-0153 [email protected] AA Meeting Open Step Meeting (12X12) Wednesdays 6-7pm. Community United Methodist Church, 339 Meyer Ave., Riverside. Parking on Hayden St/Burkhardt side of church. Associate Pastor Dan Renfro (937) 253-5169 Cancer Support Group Meeting 12:30-2pm. People whose lives have been impacted by cancer are invited to attend Cancer Support Group Meetings located at Victoria’s Bed & Breakfast, 209 East 2nd St. Xenia. Brown bag meeting the 4th Wednesday of the month. Please come to share your stories, and to give and receive support from others whose lives have been affected by cancer. (937) 374-1202 Vinyasa Yoga Class First Yoga Class Free! Thursday 6:15-7:30pm. Yoga class focusing on linking breath with movement. All levels welcome. At Peace Massage & Wellness 8605 N. Dixie Dr. Suite D Dayton, Gentle Yoga Wednesdays 7:30-8:30am through Dec. 29. Gentle movements w/ the breath to help restore your strength & power. At Peace Massage & Wellness, 8605 N. Dixie Dr. Suite D, Dayton. (937) 454-0100 www.AtPeaceWellness.com Lupus Support Group II 5:30-7:30pm. Group meets 4th Thursdays. Dr. Charles R. Drew Health Ctr., 1323 W. 3rd St. (937) 225-5045 or (937) 225-6300. Mental self-help meetings Recovery International, a mental health self-help group, holds weekly meetings in the Dayton area to help people learn to deal with anxiety, depression, fears, anger and other symptoms. We also have phone meetings. (937)438-1054 www.recovery-inc.org/meetings/find-a-meeting.asp Living with Multiple Sclerosis 1st Tuesdays, 12-1 pm. Power lunch. MS-diagnosed individuals & their families, friends: bring a bag lunch & discuss issues. Contact office to get on email list. Enter east side near awning, go right, elevator to 2nd floor. Christ United Methodist Church, Room 272, 3440 Shroyer Rd, Kettering. (937) 293-3151. Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesdays at Grandview Hospital, Basement Conference Room. 405 W. Grand Ave. (937) 222-2211. Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome 7pm. Greater Miami Valley D.A.D.S. was formed to assist and support the fathers and families of individuals with Down Syndrome through fellowship & action. Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Hickory River BBQ, Tipp City. (937) 750-7337. KIDS/TEENS ongoing Kaleidoscope 8:30-11am. Pre-K Science prgrm. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. 275-7431 ext. 147, [email protected]. Dance, Art, Theatre Classes Rosewood Arts Centre has classes in fine & performing arts for ages 3+ including dance, clay, theatre, painting, drawing & more. Homeschool Academy this winter. Includes wheel pottery & visits from the Dayton Metro Library Bookmobile. 2655 Olson Dr. Kettering. www.ketteringoh.org, (937) 296-0294 Art Classes for Children and Teens K12 Gallery for Youth, 510 E. 3rd St. (937) 461-5149 k12gallery.org Acting & Dance for Grade-School Children Washington Township Rec Cntr, 895 MiamisburgCenterville Rd. washingtontwp.org (937) 433-0130 Youth Acting Classes (ages 6-16) Human Race Theatre Company, Metropolitan Arts Cntr. humanracetheatre.org (937) 461-3823 x 3132. Homeschool and Family Programs Carriage Hill MetroPark Farm, 879-0461; Sugarcreek MetroPark, 263-0803; Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 2776545; Brukner Nature Center, (937) 698-6493; Rosewood Arts Center, (937) 296-0294. SPORTS ongoing Volunteers Needed Game Night staff needed for Dayton Silverbacks Indoor Football1am @ Hara Arena. Looking for : turf crew, ball staff, announcers and chain gang crew. Contact [email protected]. Fencing Club Meets 6-9 pm. Fridays. American Fencing Academy of Dayton (AFAD). Dayton fencing club, dedicated to promoting the sport of fencing. All levels welcome. Kettering Recreation Complex, 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering. [email protected]. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Here’s the problem with screwing up: sometimes the punishments for your mistakes never end. Let’s say it’s something serious that puts you in prison. Even after you’ve served your time and paid your debt to society, you might continue to suffer for the error you made. This can happen on a personal level, too. Putting in your time is something you shouldn’t shirk. You could even put in a little extra out of the goodness of your heart if you’re feeling especially penitent. But at some point, enough’s enough. When enough isn’t enough for someone else, though, it may simply be time to cut your losses and move on. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Hopefully you got through the holidays without encountering that ugly sense of entitlement some people wear when they don’t get what they think they deserve. Although forgivable (but still unpleasant) in children, it’s a misery to deal with in an adult. It also needs to be corrected—an exceedingly tricky thing to do. However, letting bad behavior stand—or worse, be rewarded—is a horrible idea. Since you’re the only one in a position to conceivably say or do anything about it, please do so. Be gentle—for your own sake as well as theirs—but don’t be cowardly. Just do it. ARIES (March 21-April 19) I’m judgmental when people cheat at games. Of course, it’s “just a game,” but cheating invalidates the whole point of playing. I just don’t get it. I’ll win fair and square, or I’ll lose. Obviously, not everyone shares my philosophy, but I suspect most of you Rams are in my camp. Although your competitive spirit may have driven you to cheat once or twice in your life, you probably quickly realized how empty and lame such victories are, and how bad you feel afterwards. Someone you know may have yet to arrive at such a revelation. Help them along, won’t you? TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Sometimes, we just get stuck. But life is change. No matter your predicament, you can get unstuck from it—although perhaps not in the way you’d prefer or expect. It might be time to consider much more creative and surprising routes out than those you’ve tried so far. Of course, part of being stuck is having a hard time concocting such escape routes. Therefore, it may be time to throw your problem into the lap of an inspired friend or two—then take what they suggest to heart, even if it’s not something you particularly want to hear or do. You want to get unstuck, don’t you? Just do it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Never underestimate the power of that little social lubricant popularly known as booze. Although often destructive, ugly, and gross, in reasonable quantities it can actually improve life by helping people overcome pointless inhibitions and insecurities. How many wonderful unions had their origins in a fortuitous glass of wine, without which one or the other would never have had the courage to make the first move? It might be just the catalyst you need this week to help make something happen. I’m not talking about getting trashed—and obviously if you have problems with alcohol you’ll simply have to find another strategy—but a drink or two to boost your resolve or make you more spontaneous could actually change your life this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Don’t be too rigid. Refusing an invitation to something you really want to go to because your name was misspelled on it would be unbelievably persnickety, wouldn’t you agree? Unfortunately, Cancers are occasionally prone to such outrageously over-the-top moments of fussiness regarding seemingly inconsequential details. Usually, in retrospect, you can see how silly you were being, but in the moment it’s often very hard to recognize or acknowledge. However, having been forewarned that you may be just that ridiculous this week, you’ll be more likely to avoid or curtail such incidents. Pay attention! If you have even half a clue that you might be getting too worked up over something small, back down immediately. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) There’s nothing more relaxed-seeming than a sleeping housecat. And yet they can spring into action and full alertness on a moment’s notice. Leos are like that, too. Lazy and relaxed much of the time, but when faced with the proper stimuli or motivation, you big cats will come alive like nobody’s business. Recognize that about yourself. You don’t have many gears. In fact, you mostly only have two. You’re either languishing in neutral or gunning the engine full throttle. That’s both asset and drawback. The key to making it more strength than weakness? Acknowledge it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) If someone invented a pair of smart jeans that subtly reconfigured themselves to flatter the body of whoever wore them, they’d be instantly rich. If the jeans could automatically downplay a fat ass (or accentuate a flat one), make legs look longer or more slender, and so on, they’d be incredibly popular. Clothing may not yet be that intelligent, but people certainly are. Want someone to want you around? Be that perfect pair of jeans. Make their flaws look better and highlight their assets. Only you can, because only you can see them so clearly. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Librans generally try to avoid conflict, but that gets you into trouble at least as often as it keeps you out of it. In some cases, disagreements are quite simply inevitable. When you try to stay out of the fight, it sometimes festers or simmers until it becomes so big that you can’t escape it anymore. A small confrontation at the get-go would have averted a much bigger, more dramatic blow-out further down the line. That’s the case this week. The argument you’re avoiding can only get bigger and worse. Have it out now—or wait until later when the fallout will be at least ten times as bad. Your choice. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Cynicism, masquerading as realism, can really hold you back right now. Hey, you don’t need to become Pollyanna all of a sudden. But your “can’tdo” attitude isn’t helping things one tiny little bit. Wouldn’t you like to be pleasantly surprised by a success you didn’t think possible? Since such a thing is definitely in the realm of possibility—provided no one’s being a negative bitch—I say buckle down and get it done. If you can’t force yourself to believe in a positive outcome, at least shut up and keep from dragging down those who do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) It’s relatively easy to learn the basics of the English language. Becoming truly fluent, and employing its many nuances and colorful idioms, however, is something few non-native speakers ever achieve. These phrases are often nonsensical, illogical, and downright preposterous. And yet they’re wonderful, too. There’s a person in your life who fits this description. It’s easy to get to know them superficially; but truly understanding them means embracing the wonderful absurdity they represent—something very few are even capable of. You happen to be one of these lucky few. If I were you, I’d dive in without hesitation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Eating healthfully is a tremendous challenge for most Americans. Given the prevalence of truly unhealthy foods and portions, as well as the popularity of terrible eating habits, that’s no surprise. Unfortunately, unhealthy eating is especially a problem for you Capricorns. That’s not to say you’re especially likely to get fat—that’s more genetic than astrological—just that you may have a hard time finding a proper and healthy balance for your body. It’s simply not high on your list of priorities—certainly not as high as it should be, and you know it. This is a good week, however, to reassess and reorganize that list. Make sure staying healthy ends up at least a few spots higher. To contact Caeriel send mail to: [email protected]. JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 27 classifieds spot light A D S FIRST 25 WORDS OR LESS $22, EACH ADDITIONAL WORD 50¢ EACH. ADD A PHOTO FOR $25! ~ DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 5 P.M. SMALLWOOD STUDIO STARTING AT $25 AN HOUR 24-Track Recording. Anything from Acoustic musicians to full bands. Full CD duplication service. 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River Road Dayton, OH 45439 937-222-8855 extention 206 E-mail classifieds@ daytoncitypapercom LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION # 0116 P I S C O P O I D A H O A N S E S T O P P E L F O U N T S A D R O I T B R A G S R O D E O T E N D E R V I T A L S P O P P A A L I A S U R D A Y K P S M E S E Y E W G L E N P O I N T I G H T S K S O U L O A L S O Z I P P G E N E L E N D S P I N S A A T A P R I C C O A G H T I S H E A N T T H E M S H O M E R Y E A N I T R N I A N H I D I A L O G A R T I L L E F R A Y L A I C F I U N N G W O F E E F I N T F E V N I T E N E A R E S R N S T S T T R A D A M I T T E A R E N O C A I D O S O N N E R W A Y O A T T T I N T O R S N A R E E L S N A D I R A F R O S S S R S T O N E S A S H E N S G W R E R E S N A R L W A L T E R M I G H T Y E L B O W B L O W S A N U B I S L E M O N S B A I T S L I E M C E B O C E N O R D E L D Y F I N E S S E w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m No.0123 (See last week’s answers on page 28.) sunday crossword No. 0116 A RIVER PUNS THROUGH IT By Joon Pahk / Edited by Will Shortz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19 RELEASE DATE: 1/23/2011 Across 1 Most debonair 8 Cookie with a geographical name 14 Chocolate substitute 19 More than just leaning toward 21 The Ducks of the N.C.A.A. 22 Basketmaking material 23 & 24 Why a Midwest river has so many tributaries? 26 Big name in bubbly 27 Attacks dinner 29 Popular Ford 30 Devour, with “up” or “down” 32 She’s prone to brooding 33 Exemplary 35 Fop who makes idle sketches of a Chinese river? 42 They’re checked at check-in 45 Move, in Realtorese 46 Literary title character from the planet Antiterra 47 See 69-Down 48 “If you don’t meet my demands within 24 hours, I’ll blow up a Russian river”? 55 Corner 56 Not give ___ For any three answers, call from a touch-tone phone: 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 each minute; or, with a credit card, 1-800814-5554. 57 Start of a Beatles refrain 58 Pained expression? 60 Aunt of 1960s TV 61 “I Shot Andy Warhol” actress Taylor 62 Fail to notice 64 Old-timey oath 66 Life vest worn on a Korean border river? 71 Piranhas in a German border river? 76 Speed of sound 77 ___ spell 79 One often going by limo 80 “American Beauty” director Mendes 83 Corporate shuffling, for short 85 Stand-up guy? 89 ___ dixit 90 Workers 92 Request to an Alaskan river to return to its headwaters? 95 Played one’s part 97 Can of Cornwall? 98 Provoke 99 Atlanta-based cable inits. 100 Aggressive posturin’ on an English river? 107 The merchant of Venice 108 Stephen of “The End of the Affair” 109 Tad 113 Bookish 116 “Buon ___” 119 Dull discomfort w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m 120 & 123 What minor rivers of Pakistan say at their junctions? 125 Train track beam 126 Channel crosser Gertrude 127 Connected, as circuit elements 128 Fountain orders 129 Team whose home ice is the Prudential Center 130 V.M.I. athletes Down 1 N.F.L. commentator Phil 2 Labor party? 3 Adrift, say 4 Priests’ changing room 5 U2 collaborator on “Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1” 6 Hold ’em alternative 7 Tubes, e.g. 8 Illinois home of Black Hawk College 9 With 11-Down, prehistoric period 10 “My Name is Asher ___” 11 See 9-Down 12 Snacked 13 Reachable by pager 14 Cold war term of address 15 Hopeful 16 Narrow inlets 17 Sommelier ’s prefix 18 ___ Mawr 20 One who doesn’t retire early 25 Shield border, in heraldry 28 “___ you!” 31 Jamie of “M*A*S*H” 33 Pop 34 Lickspittle 36 Last JulioClaudian emperor 37 Semiliquid lump 38 California governor who was recalled in 2003 39 Workers’ rights org. 40 Christine ___, “The Phantom of the Opera” heroine 41 “Wow!” 42 2006 World Cup champion 43 Andrea ___, famous shipwreck 44 Minute 49 “Confessions of an English ___Eater” 50 Pinpoint, say 51 Works on copy 52 Actress Skye 53 It has a big mouth 54 Father, as a mudder 59 H as in Hera 63 “I thought ___!” (“My feeling exactly!”) 65 “Shrek!” author William 67 Unsettle 68 ___-deucey 69 With 47-Across, onetime Chinese premier 70 2009 sci-fi role for Chris Pine 72 – 73 Hemingway, once 8 20 11 12 13 27 30 35 43 44 48 33 37 45 46 50 56 51 52 67 68 69 82 90 71 77 83 91 95 63 70 76 81 84 92 59 64 86 87 88 89 94 98 99 106 109 116 121 122 129 75 73 104 105 113 114 115 128 74 65 108 126 41 79 85 107 125 40 60 72 97 120 39 55 78 101 102 103 74Fly catcher 75 Whiff 78 Expensive bar 80 Silly singing 81 Main 82 Prefix with carpal 84 ___ apparatus (cell organelle) 86 School whose motto is Latin for “Never tickle a sleeping dragon” 87 “Typee” sequel 54 93 96 100 53 58 62 66 18 47 57 61 17 34 38 49 16 29 32 36 15 25 28 31 14 22 24 26 80 10 21 23 42 9 88 Rock, in modern lingo 91 Cry of accomplishment 93 Neighborhood west of the Bowery 94 Kicks in 96 Stonewallers’ statements 101 Acronym for a small-runway aircraft 102 Sent to the freethrow line 117 118 123 110 111 112 119 124 127 130 103 Like some jokes and jobs 104 Van Gogh painting that sold for a record $53.9 million in 1987 105 Prefix with con 106 Cut a fine figure? 110 Earth shade 111 0.2% of a ream 112 Tends, as sheep 113 1960s dance, with “the” 114 Trillion: Prefix 115 Risk territory east of Ukraine 116 Rook 117 Cozy corner 118 Look badly? 121 The Silver State: Abbr. 122 Soft & ___ 124 Ice cream mogul Joseph JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER 329 1 GODDESS G T theADV!CE N ! EE IO AD FR ISS IS M TH AD TH I W TRIUMPH OF THE WILLY ”no holds barred” call for free shuttle service from your hotel 937.387.0647 5825 N. Dixie Dr., Dayton (just north of Needmore Rd.) Scan Me! www.TheHaremDayton.com 30 DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 When you gave advice to the woman complaining about her husband surfing the Internet for porn and swimsuit photos of Serena Williams, you seemed to have missed a word in her question. That word is “husband.” I doubt people get married with it being okay for another man or woman to be involved in their marriage. Pornography causes great harm to marriages. It’s not okay. It’s not normal. It’s a selfish and destructive choice. – Appalled Wife It’s hard to have a rational conversation about porn because people’s first reaction is so often knee-jerk hysteria. I got a lot of that in response to this particular column; for example, as one guy wrote, “Porn focuses on body parts, not on sex. This is how bestiality develops.” Yes, we see that all the time: One week, a guy’s surfing the net for busty blondes; the next, he’s got the hots for the neighbor’s Labradoodle. While you seem to be under the mistaken impression that I missed the word “husband” in the woman’s question, you seem to have missed most of the words in my answer. Serena Williams isn’t “involved” in this couple’s marriage; the guy was just using pictures of her to ring some doorbell in his brain. As I explained in that column, “Seeing pictures of hot women activates the ‘reward centers’ in men’s brains – the parts that go ‘Yeah, baby!’ to stuff like drugs, beer, and money.” Just as the guy isn’t connecting emotionally with a can of Bud, he isn’t emotionally involved with Serena, who “might as well be a big, tennis-playing ham sandwich.” Not only is it “normal” for men to look at porn, so many men look at it that what would qualify as deviant behavior would be not looking at it. Men also ogle hot women on the street and everywhere they go, but a man’s forehead doesn’t come with a browser history. If it did, it would likely reflect what one female reader wrote: “My husband once told me that he thinks about having sex with every woman he sees. That’s Every. Single. One.” She keeps this in perspective: “I have absolutely no doubt that he has been completely faithful to me. None. I don’t care (about these thoughts), just like I don’t care that he watches porn on the Internet. My only request is that he keep his anti-virus software up to date.” Sure, porn can pose problems in a marriage or relationship – when used to excess. The same goes for golf clubs, credit cards, and Hostess Ding Dongs. Of course, when there are prob- lems, people love to blame the thing being used instead of the person doing the using. This thinking is fed by the damaging contention that addiction is “a disease.” Multiple sclerosis is a disease. You can’t decide to not have multiple sclerosis. You can decide to stop engaging in some behavior. You might not want to stop, it might be terribly hard to stop, but if the stakes are high enough, you will. Just ask some guy who tells you he can’t stop looking at porn. Sorry, but if his house catches fire, he’s not going to sit there at the computer simultaneously getting off and getting crispy. The hysteria about porn is reminiscent of the hysteria surrounding pot from early on, ever since the propaganda classic “Reefer Madness” depicted it as a demon weed that causes rape, murder, suicide, crazed piano playing, and hitand-run driving. Of course, if you know any potheads, you know the stuff is far more likely to cause them to lie on a beanbag chair polishing off the collected works of Sara Lee. Similarly, shrill ravings about porn keep the facts about it from being heard, keeping people from being able to differentiate between porn as a problem and porn as a pastime. This woman’s husband hadn’t stopped showering, going to work, or having sex with her to lock himself in a room with the naked sex workers of the World Wide Web. In fact, she described him as a sweet, loving, “deeply caring” man who only watches porn when she’s out and he’s bored. The actual problem in her marriage was her unfounded fears about his porn consumption – which led to her feeling resentful and shutting down between the sheets. This sort of sex and affection strike can compel even a man who wants to be faithful to expand his horizons from sightseeing in the virtual world to getting naked with co-workers and rent-a-booty in the real one. So, as I advised this woman, no man “only has eyes for you,” but if you’d like keep the rest of your husband’s body parts from wandering, you should see to it that your bedroom isn’t the one place in the world that he can’t get sex. (c)2010, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? 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The annual fundraiser offers WYSO members, supporters and staff a chance to connect while supporting the station. This year’s event will feature food from Current Cuisine as well as wine, cheese and chocolate tastings provided by The Winds Café, Young’s Dairy and Winans Chocolates and Coffees. According to WYSO General Manager Neenah Ellis, they are moving the auction to a larger space. “The annual WYSO Silent Auction is our biggest fund-raising get-together of the year,” she said. “We love meet- and-coming acoustic quartet Wheels ing our listeners and getting them to from Yellow Springs and a live aucmeet each other. This year we’ll also tion will close the evening.” Ellis went on to explain, “Our listenbe featuring a performance by the upers continue to show their strong sup- w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m ‘Excursions’ host Niki Dakota and ‘Kaleidoscope’ host Juliet Fromholt [above], Emily McCord is at the control board during her shift as host of ‘All Things Considered’ [left]. Photos courtesy of WYSO. port for WYSO public radio. We’ve enjoyed a surge of support in the last two years and we have been able to step up our development of local programming as a result. We’re growing and we’re optimistic about the future.” WYSO Public Radio 91.3 FM is a 37,000watt non-commercial educational radio station licensed to the Board of Governors of Antioch University broadcasting from the Yellow Springs campus. It began as a 10-watt student-run station broadcasting four hours per day in 1958. Today, the station operates 24 hours a day, including locally produced programming and boasts eight full-time staffers, two part-time staffers, 20 volunteers and nearly 4,000 members. Tickets for the event, which are $35 until Feb. 11 and then $40 the day of the event, can be purchased through the online form at www.wyso.org. In addition, there is an online auction currently underway. The link to the online auction, which will remain open until 8 p.m. Feb. 12, is also found on the WYSO home page. To donate an auction item contact Jacki Mayer, director of business operations and development, at (937) 7671388 or by email at [email protected]. ( Continued on Page C ) JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER A LET’S ALL GO TO THE MOVIES A PREVIEW OF THE 2011 YELLOW SPRINGS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL By Lara Donnelly T he snow might be coming down on the streets of downtown Yellow Springs, adding a chilly nip to the air, and while hiking in Glen Helen is still an option for the brave among us, a lot of people are looking for indoor entertainment this time of year. Luckily, the Little Art Theatre is getting ready for its second annual Yellow Springs Short Film Festival. With a concession table fully stocked with fresh hot popcorn, decadent baked goods and candies, the local onescreen movie theater invites guests to escape the cruel winter and lose themselves to entertainment. The festival, which will premiere on Feb. 5 at 1:00 p.m. and be repeated on Feb. 6 at the same time, will feature short films that showcase the best of local filmmaking talent, including students, professionals and anyone else who has made a film and submitted it. Audience choice awards will be given to the most popular films. Vanessa Query, the festival director and the originator of the idea, said she hopes that the festival will B DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 Little Art Theatre is the host of the 2011 Yellow Springs Short Film Festival Photo courtesy of Little Art Theatre. give local filmmakers a place to network and gain exposure for their art. “They’ll come and they’ll have little lanyards that tell who they are and what film they made,” she said. “They’ll be able to network with people who have come to the festival or meet potential collaborators.” The film festival began as a one-time event in 2010. The Little Art Theatre is a non-profit entity and always eager to bring in moviegoers. When the 2010 festival drew a full house on opening night and half that on the second day, its fate as an annual event was fairly well sealed. “We didn’t think it would be annual,” said Query. And with that, the Short Film Festival was born. For entry, the majority of a film must be shot in Greene, Montgomery, Clark, Madison, Fayette, Clinton or Warren counties. If the filmmakers are residents of any of these counties, they can also submit a film shot elsewhere. “There’s an increasing interest and awareness of local, community-based things, whether it’s food, economy, art, etc.,” said Query, explaining the festival’s geographic guidelines. “Our region is full of locally-based artists who are proud of where they come from and where they live.” Most local artists have places to display their work, said Query, such as galleries, theaters and music venues. But local filmmakers – particularly amateurs, Query emphasized – rarely get the chance to bring their work to the screen. “The goal for this festival is to provide such a venue for short films – the least-shown films – from filmmakers who are not just professionals, not just students, but everyone, with any level of experience and budget,” said Query. Last year, 17 such filmmakers, including Query, got to see their short films projected onto the screen at the Little Art Theatre. This year, even more artists have submitted their work. Query said that the festival now consists of more than 20 short films, ranging from narrative to experimental, suspense to comedy, and drama to sci-fi, zombie films and horror. Last year, the winners of the audience choice awards were representative of that diversity: a documentary, a drama and a thriller. They were Adam Brixey’s “Voltzy’s,” John Woodruff’s “Reflections,” and Michael King’s “Clowns For Hire.” “One of the things about short films is that there’s also more flexibility to play around,” said Query. These local filmmakers are no doubt glad for their chance to shine on the silver screen and at a good price too. The entry fee for the film festival was a wallet-friendly $10 ($5 if entrants met the early deadline for submission). It’s certain that that small figure is a relief to film students working their way through school and directors paying out of their own pocket to finance their dream film. So if supporting local artists gives you that warm fuzzy feeling that most of us lose sometimes in the bitter temperatures and the cheerless, holidaybarren time between New Year’s and St. Patrick’s Day (Valentine’s day excepted, of course), perhaps the Yellow Springs Short Film Festival will kindle brighter spirits in you. Besides, who doesn’t like a good dose of killer zombie cinema? Or horror, romance, drama or comedy? The Yellow Springs Short Film Festival is bringing it all to the Little Art Theatre, in 15-minute segments of local talent that you won’t find anywhere else. Reach DCP freelance writer Lara Donnelly at contactus@ daytoncitypaper.com. w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m Off the Beaten Path (Continued from Page A) ments, and no selling or trading within the RRFM. Browsing and joining in the community spirit is highly encouraged. For more information about RRFM visit www. emporiumwines.com/rrfm. CALL FOR ART AND ARTISTS Shoppers and WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET The Yellow Springs Methodist Church is hosting its Winter Farmer’s Market. The market, which opened Jan. 8, meets every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the church basement at 202 S. Winter St. through April 2. The market was launched last winter by a group from the church who were inspired by a quotation in Barbara Kingsolver’s book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”: “If every U.S. citizen ate just one meal a week (any meal) composed of locally and organically raised meats and produce, we would reduce our country’s oil consumption by over 1.1 million barrels of oil every week.” According to group spokesperson Roger Reynolds, the idea was that “a winter market would make it easier to buy local and also support our local farmers.” Reynolds explained that the market focuses on attracting local producers, primarily within a 10-mile radius but some come from as far as 60-70 miles, which is probably the feasible outer limits. The goal is to have six to 12 vendors every weekend, but each market day is dependent on three things: availability of produce, community support and weather conditions. Last year the market ranged from three to 11 vendors each week with an average of 150 shoppers weekly. Specific items vary each week but can include such items as a variety of greens, maple syrup, pork sausage, lamb meat, natural soaps, eggs, cheeses, carrots, winter squash, radishes, sweet potatoes, chicken, jellies, breads, cakes, sweet rolls and more. The Yellow Springs Art Council in cooperation with the Yellow Springs Experience Wellness Weekend, March 18-20, will be hosting a month-long exhibition, “The Art of Healing” – about the power of art in healing and transition. Visual works of art related to wellness and healing by working artists or posthumous submissions are welcome. To submit works or for more details convendors connect at Winter Market. tact [email protected] or call Photo courtesy of Roger Reynolds. (937) 767-1107. Also musicians and other arts’ disciplines are invited to collaborate at the March 18 opening er images in various art media. and should contact emilyrose@gmail. THE REALLY, REALLY com or call (937) 392-1908 for inforFREE MARKET mation or to suggest a performance. Every second Saturday from 1 to 4 The deadline for all submissions is p.m., Emporium Wines and Under- Feb. 15. dog Café host Yellow Springs’ ver- THE BUZZ AT EMPORIUM WINES & UNDERDOG CAFÉ The grip of winter has hit the Miami Valley and an antidote can be found at the Flower Power Art Group Show on exhibit at Emporium Wines and Underdog Café until Jan. 30. The show features local artists, the Jafa Girls and the Monday Morning Artists, art about flowers and using floww w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m A true sense of community reigns at the monthly Yellows Springs Really, Really Free Market [above], the opening reception for the ‘Flower Power’ art exhibit now on display at Emporium Wines. Photos courtesy of Susan Gartner. ART AT GLEN HELEN The Glen Helen Association is currently holding its 5th Annual Members’ Art Exhibition through Jan. 30 in the Glen Helen Atrium Gallery at 405 Corry St. The gallery is filled with art in a variety of media and artwork is for sale. The Atrium Gallery is open Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. sion of the Really, Really Free Market (RRFM). RRFM is a grassroots temporary market movement to counteract capitalism, over-production and waste in a positive, community-centric way. Individuals can donate what they don’t need or use, or they can choose from items donated by others. There are no fees or require- Reach DCP freelance writer Deborrah Adams at DeborrahAdams@ daytoncitypaper.com JANUARY 19-25, 2011 DAYTON CITY PAPER C D DAYTON CITY PAPER JANUARY 19-25, 2011 w w w. D a y t o n C i t y P a p e r . c o m