Loveland Magazine

Deirdre Dyson invites you to her 3rd Annual Studio and Gallery

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND

ART HOUSE II
Holiday Open House and Sale
(10% of sales will benefit Loveland Stage Company Fire Fund)

Opening Reception, everyone welcome
Friday Nov. 28 from 4 ~ 9 PM
Special event hours continue:
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30  1 ~ 5PM

The Gallery will showcase approximately 100 paintings, including some  new local landscapes. Special Sale Prices on many older paintings.

Rolke's Sycamore by Deirdre Dyson

The ART HOUSE II is located at 430 West Loveland Avenue, Loveland
(Just 2 buildings East of the intersection light at Wall Street. Next door to Salon 426. Parking in rear.)
For more info call Deirdre 583-5267 at Art House II, or 683-0349 at home.

About the artist
"Deirdre Dyson has built her career as a professional artist and teacher over 35 years in Loveland, Ohio. She is a prolific painter who travels and paints extensively in this country and in Europe. Deirdre graduated from the University of Cincinnati, DAAP, with BFA in Painting and BA in Art Education. Workshop studies have been with Daniel Green, Kim English and Thaddeus Raedell. She has taught students from kindergarten through senior citizens privately, at public schools, and for the Art Academy of Cincinnati, Community Education Program."

Grailville International Crèche Exhibit and Luncheons

What: A holiday luncheon followed by a short presentation on the history of the nativity.

When: December 9 -12, December 15 -17, Noon-2:30 PM

Cost:  $15.00   per person for the meal, children 10 and under $10.00.  Reservations required.

Contact: Joy France, 513.683.2340 or go to www.grailville.org

Exhibit open daily and shown by appointment only.

Up-Date: Cast Call for Miss Saigon

New Cast Call and Show Times Announced

LOVELAND, OHIO - The Loveland Stage Company has issued new information about the cast call for Miss Saigon. For audition information: Download cast_call_miss_saigon.pdf.

Kay Bolin-O'Grady said, "The exciting news is Miss Saigon will be the first performance in our renovated Loveland Stage Company theater.  After such a devastating fire October 20th of this year, we all are focused on rebuilding the theater better than ever and what a show to enforce that.  The first production of Miss Saigon in a Community Theater."

Area artist creates awareness for organ donation.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Artist Monica Anne Achberger, is Celebrating the ten-year anniversary of her Kidney Transplant by opening a new studio and hosting a benefit for the Kidney Foundation of Cincinnati and Life Center Organ Donor Network .

 The open house is Saturday November 8 from 4 to 10:00 PM at Studio #207 at Loveland Art Studios on Main at 529 Main Ave.  "I am very excited that both organizations will be represented that evening. I am planning to raise awareness about organ donation and hope to raise some funds for the organizations too," said  Achberger.  The event is open to the public and parking is free. (map)

A donation of all sales will go to both foundations.

Monca earned a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art from Columbus College of Art and Design.  She said that she has always found a way to express her inner artist." After sixteen years as a graphic designer, she began designing jewery, she painted in a variety of mediums, and perfected her skills in costume and garden design.

Achberger says that perhaps her need for creative expression comes from her knowledge that "life is fragile and not to be taken for granted." For most of her life, she lived with life-threating, kidney disease.  In 1998, she underwent a successful kidney transplant, receiving a kidney from her husband, John.

During Monica's recovery she returned to her true passion - oil painting - which she has embraced enthusiatically. In the decade since, Achberger has participated in numerous shows and competitions, inspiring others to pursue their dreams despite life's challenges.

To view samples of Achberger's work click here.

For more information please contact Monica Achberger 513-379-8778.

Stage Company Production of Pajama Game re-located to Loveland High School

Tickets available

LOVELAND, OHIO - The Loveland Stage Company (LSC) has announced its production of “The Pajama Game” will take place at the Loveland High School on Saturday, October 25, at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and Sunday, October 26, at 3:00 PM.

The Loveland High School opened its doors to the local community theater the day after a fire destroyed LSC’s theater building in historic Loveland. Festival seating tickets are available at the door of the high school auditorium, and the 540 seat-house will open 30 minutes before curtain.

Tickets are $12 for students and seniors, and $15 for general admission.  Current ticket holders for any of the three weekend performances may use their tickets for “The Pajama Game” performances at the high school. If you come dressed in pajamas and/or slippers you have a chance to win a pair of tickets to “Miss Saigon,” the next LSC production.  For questions about tickets, call Joyce at (513) 770-4342.

A press release issued by the award winning community theater group said, “The Loveland Stage Company deeply appreciates the outpouring of community support in the wake of a devastating fire Monday evening. LSC will continue to bring quality theater to the Loveland community by rebuilding the theater.”

The Loveland Firefighters Association has established a “Fire Fund” at the Lebanon Citizens National Bank, 513-677-2203. LSC hopes the community will continue to support its mission by attending their shows, and participating in casts and production crews of future performances. “The Company is growing, active and resourceful.  It’s the people that make the performance, and it’s the theater that makes a heartwarming home.” 

For more information about LSC visit www.lovelandstagecompany.org.

ART TO WEAR FAIR

LOVELAND, OHIO - "If you like wearable art, you must come to this show," said Holly McAtee. She said talented artists from the Tri-State area will be displaying their one-of-a-kind jewelry and wearables during this annual fair. 

During the show, there will also be a special exhibit called: Sole Stories.  This will be an Art Shoe Silent Auction to benefit Cincinnati’s Dress for Success.  Artists have created art shoes in various media.  Last year’s show had art bras which benefited Breast Cancer.   

There will also be a donation box that you can drop off gently used women’s clothing that are appropriate professional attire.  They are also in need of purses and costume jewelry.

McAtee said this show will be a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done.

More Info: VISIT the Loveland Art Studios Website.

The Loveland Art Studios on Main
529 Main Avenue

Saturday November 8 11AM-4PM & 6-10PM

LOVELAND STAGE COMPANY - CAST CALL

MISS SAIGON

A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg
Director: Deirdre Dyson
Co-Producerers: Pat Furterer and Glenna Knapp
Musical Director: John Nixon

First Community Theater Production in Ohio

Audition Dates:  November 16, Sunday 2-6PM and Monday November 17, 6-9PM

Where: The Loveland Stage Company Theater,
111 S. 2nd Street (Rt. 48), Loveland, Ohio 45140. 

More Info:     Please call 513-683-9687, 513-583-9107, 513-398-5162 or at 513-683-0349 or
    visit our website www.lovelandstagecompany.org

LOVELAND, OHIO - Miss Saigon is a musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, who also created Les Miserables.  The show is a love story set in Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam war during the fall of Saigon.  It is based on the opera “Madame Butterfly” by Puccini. 

The show has major roles for 4 men and 3 women.  It is all sung, (no dialog) and also requires a "large and strong" mixed chorus of all ages and vocal ranges, plus smaller groupings who play marines and dancers. 

18 or older, please.  The show is mature in theme and contains adult language.  Total cast will number around 40.  Auditions will require singing and some movement. 

Full details including character descriptions are on the website www.lovelandstagecompany.org

Show dates are March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, and April 2, 3 and 4, 2009.

Fall Equinox Feast and Art Exhibit this Sunday

Art exhibit, Sunday Supper, Celtic, Renaissance, and Medieval music

by Jane Rockwell

Grailville is well known for many things, but one that often comes to mind is the 300 acres of beautiful land in our community that the Grail has caringly preserved.  The spiritual tradition in the Grail of respect for the land coupled with a commitment to positive action has made Grailville a natural oasis as well as a working example of organic agriculture.

In celebration of this ongoing work Grailville has planned a Fall Equinox Feast and Art Exhibit. This event is supported by the Ohio Arts Council.

 
The art exhibit, Documenting a Season of Growth at Grailville, will be a group of photographs showing the beauty of things – both wild and domestic – through out the growing season at Grailville.  Work by artists Elizabeth Robinson, Elizabeth Murphy, Bonnie Hendricks, Lenie Schaarman, Becky Hill and Helen Fox will be featured.  Flora, fauna and beautiful land, - they are all there.  I was privileged to see the huge range of wonderful pictures that were candidates for this exhibit as it was being put together. What a difficult selection process, but what a fabulous show has emerged!   Some of these pictures will be available for sale at the time of the exhibit for $20.  They will be printed no larger than 11” x 17” and mounted but not framed. Duplicates of any of these images can be ordered.  Proceeds go to benefit Grailville.

Yes, this is one of Grailville’s famous Sunday Suppers! It is made unique this time by a special menu that focuses on foods actually produced at Grailville or by other local growers.  A variety of foods will be served buffet style for diners to choose from.   The Grailville gardens are large and the harvest is burgeoning.  Just to tempt you, several of the dishes are: “Bonny Bells” - luscious large sweet peppers stuffed with rice and savory vegetables and custom made sausage from Pat’s Pastured Pork (a product of the cooperative pig farming venture at Grailville with Grailville farmer Steve Edwards & Pat Hill).  As always there will be a vegetarian version available of this dish.  “High-C Puffs” – a light and crispy fillo pastry filled with gorgeous green swiss chard, feta cheese, chopped onions and herbs. These tasty, vitamin rich morsels always disappear fast.  “Garden Fantasy Quiches” filled with a variety of organic garden vegetables surrounded by a delicate egg custard.  We can also look forward to scrumptious baked Grailville ham being carved.  Oh, did I mention the dessert potential of fresh apples and pears? 

Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 3:30pm is the Opening Reception for the photography exhibit.  It is located in the Dining Hall at Grailville, 932 O’Bannonville Rd., Loveland, OH. Refreshments will be served.  Music will be provided by Auburn Cantiga, a group specializing in Celtic, Renaissance, and Medieval music. This reception is free and the public is invited.

At 5:30pm, following the Opening Reception is the Fall Sunday Supper.  Its bountiful buffet is $15 for adults and $10 for children.  Reservations and advance payment for the dinner are required. You may call Grailville at 683-2340.  Or reserve on their website:  www.grailville.org

This makes a wonderful relaxing Sunday afternoon and evening so I hope you will combine both events.  If you have never attended an event at Grailville be prepared to experience the wonderful hospitality that has long been the tradition in the Grail.

LOVELAND, OHIO - Come Paint the Town

LOVELAND, OHIO - The Loveland Arts Council has invited you to “Paint the Town.”  Paint or create in any art medium between the dates of June 20 - 29, at as many locations as you like.  Holly McAtee said, “Come and have fun and enjoy our beautiful town and the friendly audiences you will attract.”

“Loveland offers many amazing views for artists,” offers McAtee. She gave as examples: The Little Miami Scenic River and Bike Trail, Granny’s Garden, the Historic Downtown District, the Log Cabin on Riverside Drive, the Loveland Castle, and Grailville's Retreat Center and Organic Farm.

You can go to the Buzzthru Espresso Bar (807 Loveland-Madiera Rd.) to register any time during the event. You will get an artists packet which will include instructions, event name tag and a map of the area including private places where artists participating in this event will have special permission to work. There is a $20 registration fee ($10 for LAC members – to join go to www.all4art.info). All artists registering will get a free cup of "gourmet coffee" from the BuzzThru Espresso Bar.

After the painting period, there will be a “Wet Paint Sale” on Sunday, June 29 in historic Loveland on the lawn in front of the Runner’s Depot. Artists can sell their work without commission fees. McAtee said, “Last year, lots of work was sold.” She suggests that you bring your week’s work and an easel to display your work. “The Wet Paint Sale will have local publicity to bring a good crowd, plus the buzzing regular Sunday downtown Historic Loveland crowds and hiking and bike trail users - Plus all the people you have talked to all week while painting.”

LOVELAND, OHIO - Writing Across the Generations

LOVELAND, OHIO - An intergenerational writing workshop for women aged 13 and up led by mother/daughter writing team Judith Blackburn and Kate Johnson will be held at Grailville on Saturday, May 10, from 1- 4 PM.

The workshop will begin with some short readings on the mother/daughter theme; then you’ll get a chance to practice “free-writing” on a topic that emerges from the discussion.

Blackburn  is a former English Professor and local Grail member, and Johnson is a career counselor currently working as a stay-at-home mom and horseback-riding instructor in Colorado. They have just published a joint memoir entitled My Soul to Keep.

Reservations are required; registration fee is $40 per individual or $60 for an intergenerational pair. Limited scholarships are available. Contact 513-683-2340 or click here to register.

If you would like to apply for a program scholarship you can click below to download the application form. The form may be printed and completed by hand, or copied and pasted into a Word file.  Download registration_scholarshipform1.pdf

Grailville Retreat and Program Center
932 O'Bannonville Rd.
Loveland, OH 45140