Loveland Mag.
MASON, OHIO - Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Grand Funk Railroad will appear as part of Mason's Red Rythem & Boom celebration on Thursday, July 3 between 5:30 - 10:30 PM in Corwin M. Nixon Park.
The Rusty Griswolds kick-off the "Fourth of July Holiday" entertainment at 5:30 PM. But remember it's on July3rd.
Admission is free and parking/shuttle info is available at imaginemason.org.
LOVELAND, OHIO - Photos from the recent performance of "Oklahoma" by the Loveland High School Drama Club can be viewed here.
SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OHIO - Sometimes making the transition when very young people play the part of an adult is seamless. Sometimes it is not. Triumph can be achieved through makeup, costumes and choosing the cast. However it was done – it was done very well at last night's dress rehearsal for “Oklahoma.” Although many of the musical's roles are that of young people, it is usually the stretch of the adult parts of a high school production that can stand out as unbelievable, and distract from other well played parts. Not true however of the spring musical put on by the Loveland High School Drama Club.
The production premiers tonight at 7:30 PM in the Ron DeWitt Theater at the High School, continues at the same time on Friday night, and a matinée performance on Saturday at 2 PM.
Also distracting sometimes, is the transition between speaking parts to singing. But also not true of this production, as the singing roles, either from individuals, duets, or the large chorus is spontaneous in a seamless and artful manner. Speaking of singing, there is not one weak singing role or chorus number to be found. Neither is there one weak character role in the production. All of these students must have worked extremely hard developing their character's believable dialect 
and stage persona.
The show's Director is New Jersey native Larry Smiglewski, who ended up in Cincinnati after being recruited to the Carnegie Theater in Covington. At the end of his first year teaching 5th grade in Public School 89 in the Bronx, Smiglewski was honored as one of three “Model New Teachers in NYC” by First Lady Laura Bush. Smiglewski is Artistic Director and co-founder of Jersey Productions in Covington and has worked with Tony Award winning, producer Stuart Ostrow and director Walter Bobbie. The student Director is Carrie Southcott. The Musical Director is Jill Stagg, assisted by student Musical Director, Logan Sand. Loveland High School graduate, Kristin Rutter directed the choreography and is proving herself again as an artist and teacher capable of pulling off inspiring stage presence for actors and dancers. Rutter takes the actors to the very edge of the stage at subtle times almost to the front row seats, sucking the audience right into the drama.
This is not your father's Buick production of the World War II era musical, and Director Smiglewski said last night, “This after all is Rogers and Hammerstein.” He was referring to the murky elements of the story and the loner, Jud Fry character, played by Senior Matt Robinson. The rivalry between farmers and cowboys, Robinson's portrayal of grave and brooding and the dark, earthy, emotions are not shied away from. The forbidding side of the story receives equal weight to the unfolding love story and songs we are familiar with
Dress rehearsal tests the whole production, from lighting, set design, sound, and orchestra. Flaws could be found, such as wireless microphones that cut out because antennas were not yet installed, and orchestra mis-cues, but these problems were already being addressed before people headed home for the evening.
This is an excellent production, not just an excellent high school production, which it is, but a well told story through acting, singing and dancing that is first rate and one that any community would be proud to brag about. You don't have to just like musicals to enjoy this show, it's for those who enjoy well acted drama as well.
Concert for orphanage in Namibia
LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS – On Saturday, April 26, the Epiphany United Methodist Church will premier the Children of Zion Jamfest. The music festival will feature eight Christian contemporary artists and bands. The festival will be held from 6:30 - 11:30 PM at Loveland High School and is a fundraising effort with all the proceeds going towards a gift to the Children of Zion Village orphanage in Namibia.
The Children of Zion Village is a Christian home for orphans in the southern African nation of Namibia. It is located along the Zambezi River in the northeast corner of Namibia.
The festival will feature five bands from Ohio. The festival is headlined by All the Day Holiday. Their first year together they won the 2006 Battle of the Bands at the The Underground in Cincinnati.
In addition, the following bands will be performing: Azimuth Dream (Cleveland), A Lovers War (Dayton), The Kicking 20's (Cincinnati). With appearances by:One Day Awaken, and Ben Hatfield.
Tickets ($8 students - $10 adults) are available online at itickets.com or 1-800-965-9324, or at the door.
LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - String players in grades 5-12 will coming together for a joint performance on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM in the Loveland High School Auditorium. Come listen to former students, current students or future students. The 5th grade plays at 7:00, 6th grade at 7:15, 7th grade at 7:30, 8th grade at 7:45, the High School String Orchestra at 8:00, and the High School Chamber Orchestra at 8:15.
There will be a Grand Finale at 8:30. There will also be desserts for sale as part of the Just Desserts Silent Auction.
Link: Loveland City Schools.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OHIO NEWS - Classic rockers Loverboy, Kansas and rising country superstar Josh Gracin headline the entertainment at the 2008 MidSummer at the Meadows at Miami Meadows Park, which will expand to a three-day event, July 11-13.
Loverboy hits include 'Turn Me Loose', 'The Kid Is Hot Tonite', 'Working for the Weekend', 'When It's Over', 'Hot Girls In Love', 'Queen of the Broken Hearts', 'Lovin' Every Minute Of It', 'This Could Be The Night', 'Notorious', 'Heaven in Your Eyes' from the Top Gun soundtrack and 'Almost Paradise' from the Footloose soundtrack.
Kansas soared to stardom with hit singles such as 'Carry On Wayward Son,' 'Dust in the Wind' and 'Play the Game Tonight.'
Gracin, a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps who first gained public attention as the fourth-place finalist on the second season of American Idol, has charted nine songs on the Billboard country charts, including a number one single in 2005's 'Nothin' to Lose.'
More info... Midsummer at the Meadows | 2008.
Students collect for soldiers during drama production
by Ogonna Ononye (8th grade), Arianna Ranieri (7th), Erinn Berger (7th)
LOVELAND, OHIO NEWS - Atten-tion! Do you remember the old military series M*A*S*H? It was the most viewed television show of the 70’s, especially the last episode. The series was a comedy about what soldiers do to keep sane during war - in this case, the Korean Conflict.
Do you want to take a trip back to that time? Visit Loveland Middle School where the drama club will present the hilarious and touching production – M*A*S*H.
The students are asking for toiletries, canned goods and sweets (No chocolate, it will melt!) to give to Loveland grads serving in the Middle East. Bring the items, the nights of the show.
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Veterans and all active duty will march in free of charge.
You have been recruited into M*A*S*H*. Report for duty on April 10th-11th-or 12th at 7 PM. M*A*S*H will mobilize in Loveland Middle School’s Auditorium (801 South Lebanon Rd). Tickets are $4 for students and senior citizens and $7 for adults.
The Blue Ash National Guard will have military vehicles staged outside the theater each night of the show.
“Our show will be a hit with your support and our Loveland grads will be shown how much WE CARE!! AT EASE!!”
For more information, please call Loveland Middle School at 683-3100 .
LOVELAND, OHIO – NEWS – Ralph Dunnigan, says, “There are two important things going on down here at Paxton's Grill.” Dunnigan is the Manager at Paxton's Grill in Historic Downtown Loveland near the Loveland Bike Trail.
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