Loveland Magazine

A Loveland Valentine #9

A Loveland Valentine #8

A Loveland Valentine #7

 

A Loveland Valentine #6

Epiphany Choir Concert to Benefit Trip to World Choir Games

Concert on Sat Feb 11 toSupport Epiphany Choir in the World Choir Games this Summer

 

    You are invited to "A Touch of Class", a musical concert featuring

Voices in Praise, Youth Voices in Praise, Joyful Noise, Epiphany

 Children's Choir and Epiphany Children's Handbell Choir. 

 

     Also, performing are various friends from the College-Conservatory of Music. 

     The concert is Saturday Feb 11, 2012 , 7:15 pm, at Epiphany United Methodist Church, 6635 Loveland - Miamiville Road. 

      Invite your friends, and come and enjoy this evening of musical entertainment.

 

     A freewill offering will be taken to support Voices in Praise in the World Choir Games.

Adventures at Clay Works

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A Loveland Valentine #5

Loveland, Ohio - "Exploring History Through Textiles" is the theme for the Greater Loveland Historical Society Museum's exhibits during 2012.  The first exhibit began February 4 and lasts through May. It features quilts and more, connecting the past with the present with stories about the history of quilts and about individual pieces. 

The Museum is located at 201 Riverside Drive in Loveland and is open from 1 - 4 PM Saturdays and Sundays and by appointment during the week.  Call 513-683-5692 or visit www.lovelandmuseum.org

Meet Valentine Card Artists this Saturday

 

"Cards that make people smile.”

Loveland, Ohio - Friday, February 11 is Second Saturday Open Studios at the Loveland Artists Studios on Main.

A featured display in the main gallery this month is the Valentine art of four resident artists who have won at various times over the years, the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce Valentine Card design contest. Included, is this year’s winner, Jamie Morath. Morath’s art has adorned the annual Valentine card, in 2008, 2009, and 2012. The Chamber’s Valentine Program began in 1972.

The Chamber Valentine cards are central to their nationally-known stamping and postmark program. Valentines are hand-stamped with a unique cachet, which is modeled after the year's winning card, and then hand-cancelled with a special Loveland, Ohio, postmark.  Each year, they re-mail thousands of cards to all 50 states and many foreign countries. The Chamber’s cards always contain the words, “There is nothing in this world as sweet as love.”

The other artists featured during the “Second Saturday” are two time winner, Nancy Sullivan, (2008, 2011) Monica Anne Achberger (2010) and Loveland Magazine Publisher, David Miller (2000).

Sullivan’s story is that while living in Loveland she realized that we were on a migratory path for birds with all our green space and trees. “I love birds and their antics and it seems a natural to combine them with Lovelands heart theme.” She said that the first card is more romantic and the second design was a little bit of a family idea. “My first serious job was with American Greetings and even though I was in accounting, I have always loved greeting cards. Cards that make people smile.”

Sullivan has been a long standing and active member of the historic Cincinnati Art Club, serving on the board several times, and years ago she was also a participant in the “Reginald Grooms Circle”. Her paintings can be found in corporate and private collections from coast to coast. You can also view and purchase her art at her studio at the Loveland Artists Studios on Main. Visit her Web Site or send her an E-Mail.  

Achberger said that driving by Anniversary Park, on West Loveland Avenue everyday, inspired her to capture the romantic rose garden setting. “The quaintness of the gazebo with the architectural heart motif detail, seems a reminder that in our busy world today - slow down enjoy the view and smell the roses.” Achberger’s Artist Studio profile says, “I create poetic narrative paintings of the places I have been and reflections the world as I want it to be. As I paint, often on location, the process is a luscious, luminous, romantic, textured dance of the brush on the canvas.”

Achberger earned a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art from the Columbus College of Art & Design. She has attended painting workshops with Michael Scott, Chuck Marshall, the Cincinnati Art Academy and Morgan Samuel Price. Throughout her sixteen years as a graphic designer, she has painted and designed jewelry, perfecting 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-threatening kidney disease. However, in 1998, she underwent a successful kidney transplant, receiving a kidney from her husband, John. During her recovery she returned to her “true passion” – oil painting.

In 2011, a photo of Achberger was featured on highway billboards around the Greater Cincinnati Area that urged people to be organ donors.

In the decade since, Achberger has participated in numerous shows and competitions, “Inspiring others to pursue their dreams despite life’s challenges.” She is a signature member of Cincinnati Art Club, OPAS-Ohio Plein Air Society and American Impressionists Society. She graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design. Achberger  has received many awards for her art. (http://monicaachberger.com/news.html) She can be reached via E-Mail or 513.379.8778, or her Web Site.

Morath’s Valentine entry for 2008 was the first art contest she entered since she was in high school. She babysits full time and would draw pages for the kids to color. One baby-sitting parent, Holly McAttee, asked her to enter Loveland's Valentine Card contest. ”I told her there was no time - and what would I paint?  I haven't painted in forever being wrapped up with taking care of all these kids.”  McAttee even offered to drop it off and pick it up for her.

The offer made Morath think about what to paint and at that time the first thing that came into her mind was chocolate. “I love chocolate,” she said.  So she painted a chef with his table of chocolates. Now the question was what medium to use. She decided to try watercolor. This was her very first time using watercolor. “I was happy with the results so I had Holly turn it in.”  About a week or so later Morath got a phone call and she says she is not sure who it was she talked to, but remembers the voice saying something like, "Unfortunately you did not win, but we all thought that your card reminded us so much of a store, Loveland Sweets in Loveland that we wanted to make a limited edition of your Valentine Card."

Morath said that even though she had lived in Loveland for a few years she had not yet been to downtown Loveland to see what's all around.  “Wow.  Not only did I win the first time ever limited edition version, but I found a store close by - that sells chocolates.”

“I am actually a very shy person but have gotten much better since I have started creating art again,” Morath said. “ She remembers being told she had to be at the Loveland Kroger for the Kick-Off. "What?  I can't stand in front of a group of people.” She said that she was one of those kids that faked sick when she had to do a report in front of the class. “I can't do this," she said to herself and panicked until the day arrived. Even though it was a small event and at a familiar place she still had to stand in front of people. ”During the kick off my hands were all sweaty, heart pounding through my head, tears collecting in my eyes - repeating to myself, ‘I can do this. Pretend they are kids I babysit for." Morath’s name was called. “Uh Oh.... Yep almost passed out.” She remembers looking at Nancy Sullivan, who was the other winner, and saying in a quiet voice, "I'm so nervous."

Morath made it through the event and acknowledges not knowing from that point on, how her life would change. She is now an award winning artist receiving twelve awards in the past three years. “My heart still pounds through my head - but with  a smile,” she said.

Morath’s “Limited Edition” version was the Chamber’s first and so far last limited edition version. “If I remember correctly they sold out within a week. I remember people calling me to find out if I had any left.”

Morath said her Valentine card win of 2009 was harder to come up with the idea. “I love animals and still loved chocolates but I think I was afraid to venture out with something totally different so I did another chef.” This time with a basset hound, because her mother-in-law had one that just passed away. “When I got the call that I had won again, but the regular version of the card - I just couldn't believe it.”  She says she was on a roll that year. During the annual kick-off in 2009, she met the new Valentine Lady for that year, Linda Cox. “I had no idea that she had a basset hound. How perfect was that? Her winning the Valentine Lady, and my card winning with the basset. Just the perfect match.”

Morath said she disappeared for a few years until this year, busy with starting her career in art, and appearing at art shows in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. She decided that she would try again, but this time for some reason every time she would say the saying "There's nothing in this world so sweet as love" she would continue with saying "...as the love in Loveland" And, when she thinks of that saying, she thinks of the four-sided clock in Historic Downtown Loveland by the bike trail. “Everyone knows ‘The Clock,” she said. “There's never a time you don't see a huge amount of people there. Whether it's snowing, raining or the sun is shinning bright. You get the feel of friends, family and the love in the community.”  Morath described Loveland as, “Such a great place to live.”  She thought, “What better way to show Loveland then to paint a bike with a man and a lady with their pets by the clock. I think even though it is simple - it says it a lot.” E-Mail or visit Marath's Web Site to learn more.

Miller’s winning design in 2002, was the first time the Chamber chose an entry that was actually a photograph. The photo was of hand prints on a piece of poster board. The hands form a heart, and someone took the tempera paint and in the middle of the heart, spelled out “Loveland” with their finger. He cleaned up the image in “Photoshop” and added the magical prescribed words, “There is nothing in this world so sweet as love.”

At the annual Chamber Valentine Breakfast it was noted that the card sold out shortly after it was introduced. Miller said at the time, “It wasn’t the card design that sold out, it was the concept of sending Valentine Cards from Loveland that was so popular.” This was shortly after the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon, the World Trade Centers, and the downed jet in a Pennsylvania farm field. Miller said, “It was a time when so many people were connecting with loved ones and old friends. Everyone was searching for ways to stay in touch after the country was shaken to its core.”

The event where the hand prints were made into the shape of a heart also has meaning for Miller. It was on the Xavier University Campus at what was called the “Community Building Institute.” Miller was with a group of Loveland residents, and other community groups from the Cincinnati area for a weekend series of workshops to strengthen local neighborhoods. The Loveland Initiative, known as the Loveland Shalom Initiative at the time, was represented by community leaders, such as School Superintendent, Mike Kline, single dads, working moms living below the poverty level, teachers, business people, and several children and teens residing in Loveland’s Section Eight apartments. Miller said, “The way the poster was made had significant meaning to me at the time, because of the diverse make-up of the people who dipped their hands into the paint and formed the heart.”

Miller notes that the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks brought the whole country together, “At least for a time.”

Miller said, that although the card design is not a significant “piece of art” he likes people to know that actually about fifteen Loveland residents, from young to old, made the Loveland Valentine Card in 2001, a month before our nation was unrecognizably changed forever. Miller said, “All I did is what any photographer would do - click the shutter so the moment wouldn’t be lost - as lost as our innocence soon would be.”

You can view these cards, some of the original cart designs and paintings, and meet the artists on Saturday. This is an opportunity to also meet the other 35 artists, tour their studios, see their latest creations - and purchase art. There are fiber artists, glass blowers, bead makers, clay molders, wood turners, sculptors, stained glass artisans, photographers, and of course painters specializing in mixed and varied medium.

Want to learn how to perfect and market your own art? Meet the artists and pry some wisdom from them this Saturday from 6 until 10 PM. The Loveland Artist Studios on Main located in a historic Loveland School Building and former shirt manufacturing facility near the Loveland Post Office.

 

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Her Name is Grandma Funk

“The Hammer” (Formally known as “Hamill: the Movie”) Released on DVD

by Ricky Mulvey

The story of Matt Hamill, a native of Loveland and Loveland High School graduuate, is now available on DVD, and is available nationwide. It is being sold in distributors like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. At those places it is being sold for approximately $19.99. If you purchase it online at the http://thehammerfilm.com, for six dollars more it comes signed by the writers and director. 

If you don’t wish to buy the DVD it can be rented through Blockbuster, Netflix, or most major Video on Demand services. In 90 days it will be available on Netflix Instant.

Loveland Magazine Review of the Movie.

Watch the Trailer

The Hammer - Official Trailer #1 from The Hammer on Vimeo.

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Little Miami's Claire Schad to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Morrow, Ohio - Claire Schad, a senior at Little Miami High School,  has been selected for the 2012 American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.  She will be a part of the Honors Choir as a Soprano 1.  Participation in the Honors Orchestra, Honors Band, and Honors Choir is limited to the highest rated high school performers from across North America and select international schools.  Little Miami High School Choir Director Sarah J. Baker nominated Schad for this choir.

“Last spring, I received an email from the Carnegie Foundation's director calling for nominees from our school for this event.  I thought of Claire immediately,” Ms. Baker explained. “With her extensive background of solo performance, performing with our own select choirs, and experience with other honor choirs and directors, I felt this opportunity would be an awesome step for her.”

Schad auditioned this fall for the Honors Performance Series and was accepted after a review by the Selection Board committee.  Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements demonstrated in her application and audition recording.  Claire will join other performers from the United States and Canada for a special performance at world-famous Carnegie Hall, a venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement.

Schad studies voice privately with Laura J. Hoevenaar and is a member of Little Miami High School Select Women’s Chorale and Select Mixed Choir, both under the direction of Ms. Baker.

Additionally, Schad serves as senior class president at Little Miami, volunteer school blood drive coordinator through National Honor Society, and has worked with two different music teachers in the district as part of her senior internship class.  Other music accomplishments include:  All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir, Ohio University Honor Choir Music Festival, and Mozart on the Green Chamber Music Festival at Ohio University.  She will participate as part of the Little Miami Select Women’s Chorale in the 2012 World Choir Games to be held in Cincinnati, July 2012.  Schad plans to pursue music therapy and vocal performance in college. 

Finalists will come together for five days in February 2012 in New York City to have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Jeffrey Ames, work with other Finalists, and get a taste of New York City.  The 2012 conductors are Dr. Jeffery Ames, Dr. Charles Peltz and Jeffrey Grogan. The Sunday, February 12 performance is available to the public and specially-invited representatives from collegiate music programs.

The Honors Performance Series was created to showcase accomplished individual high school performers by allowing them to study under master conductors and perform in the celebrated venue, Carnegie Hall. Students from 48 US States, Canada, Germany, Korea and Taiwan have participated in the Series. Learn more by visiting www.honorsperformance.org.

Decorate a Paper Lantern for Chinese New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon by designing and painting a dragon onto a paper lantern for Chinese New Year. a program for teens at the Symmes Township Branch Library.

Wednesday, January 25

 6 - 7  PM

Poetry Contest for Adults

Between now and February 29, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is looking to discover new and talented poets from the Cincinnati Region. Adults, ages 18 and up, are invited to enter the Library’s first annual Poetry Contest!

The Rules

• Entries must be received between January 1, 2012 and February 29, 2012
• Each poet may submit no more than one poem
• Poems must be unpublished and original content
• Poems must be suitable for a general audience
• Poems should be no longer than one 8.5 x 11 page in length and must be typed

The entries will be judged in March by a committee comprised of professional poets and literary professionals. Judging will be anonymous and the judges’ decisions are final. Up to four winners will have their poem published on our website in April and will be given the opportunity to read at the Main Library’s Poetry in the Garden series, which is held Tuesday evenings in April.

Entries

Entries can be submitted via email or by mail to:

Poetry Contest
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Attn: Programs Office
800 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Along with your submission, please include your name, address, telephone number and email address (if applicable).

The Library is not responsible for entries that were not received. By entering this contest, you give the Library permission to publish your name and poem, should your entry win.

Co-sponsored by Grailville Retreat & Program Center

Caledonian Society of Cincinnati's, Robert Burns Dinner

The Caledonian Society of Cincinnati's, Robert Burns Dinner 2012

SAT, JAN 28th

6 PM

Contact Jesse & Billie Andrews for reservations and information at: -574-2969

 

Loveland, Ohio - Once again the Caledonian Society of Cincinnati will be celebrating the life and works of Scotland’s Beloved Poet, Robert Burns.  For 2012 they have moved to Receptions in Loveland to allow more room and a comfortable setting for the event. 

Entertainment lined up includes the Caledonian Pipes and Drums, Cincinnati Scots, Cincinnati Highland Dancers (taught by Louise Reid, Loveland) and the Royal Scottish Country Dancers.  Member Gwlenys Reid (OSM*, Loveland) will once again be calling on the officers of the Society to help her with a reenactment of "Scots Wa Hey", the song Burns wrote about Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn.

Also, there will be a traditional Haggis Ceremony, the flaming Haggis will be piped in, and the Burns classic "Ode To A Haggis" will be recited, and then—HAGGIS for everyone.

This is a very colorful and bright event within the Cincinnati area... tartans, kilts, and bagpipes. Kilted kids of every age will be there, as this family reception-like event unfolds.

The Buffet style meal will consist of a carving station with slow roasted top round of beef with red wine demi glace and horseradish, also available will be Grilled Chicken Breast with tomato basil salsa.  Cocktails and appetizers will start at 6 PM with dinner at 7 PM.  

Ticket prices are $24 for adults, $12 for children (12 and under).

The Caledonian Society, is the oldest Scottish Society in the U.S.; west of the Alleghenies. It was founded in 1827. It is a benevolent Society (5013c) which supports and maintains Scottish culture with Cincinnati OH, KY, and IN areas. Our members include Salmon P. Chase, and other historical figures within Cincinnati's past. Each year, the Society holds a Burns Supper, a Founders Day Family Picnic, and a Saint Andrews Ball. One of our missions, is to give out Wesley and Virginia Montgomery Scholarships to those of Scottish descent. And, the President's Scholastic Prize (rotating) to the top academic from UC in Engineering, Medcine, and DAAP. We are currently giving Easter baskets to patients at Shriners Burns Hospital, to serve the Cincinnati area. Our own Caledonian Pipes and Drums perform annually at Loveland's 4th of July Parade. Its drum-major and a Burns Night organizer is Vice-President Robert Reid, (Loveland). Also, our Lousantisville Highlander Color-Guard performs at parades, and opens the National Scottish Games at Grandfather Mountain, NC. The current President is Ted McGregor (Park Hills KY). For more basic information about the Society go to www.caledoniansociety.org

And the Winner of the "Cafe Bakery" Original is....

Jamie Morath Artist

And the winner of the "Cafe Bakery" original - chossen from by random drawing from her boy's bingo game... is.... Kim Kovacs!!!

Stay tuned to Loveland Magazine for more chances to win art from Loveland humoruist and artist, Jamie Morath.

Loveland's 2012 MLK Day Celebration

LOVELAND MAGAZINE HD VIDEO of MLK Day in Loveland

Loveland, Ohio - On January 15, the Loveland Initiative held its 15 Annual celebration of the birth and life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

Loveland's Beau Cybulski in CSI: Miami

 

Loveland, Ohio - Beau Cybulski, a gradute of Loveland High School will appear on the Sunday January 29th episode of CSI: Miami (10 PM on CBS). He is currently in New York attending Pace University on scholarship.

In 2006, Cybulski acted in Invisible Flavor, a locally produced film by Gretchen and Bob Kessler. At Loveland High School, he acted Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie and played Joseph in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. He has been in numerous local productions including Closer Than Ever at the Cincinnati Actors Studio, and Ursaline’s  production of All Shook Up, for which he was nominated for a Cappie for Lead in a Musical. He received Cappie nominations in 2009 and 2010.

The CSI episode is titled, Terminal Velocity. The teaser is: “When a skydiver is murdered, the CSIs discover that he has more than 100 children and all of them are suspects.”

Cybulski will be in Loveland to watch the show with family and friends at Tano Bistro & Catering.

 

Top Ten for 2011 at the Library

From your Public Library o Cincinnati and hamilton County...

Everyone likes top 10 lists, right? Well we do too! As we close the books on 2011,
it's fun to take a look back and see what titles were popular with our customers the past year.

Chance to Win a Piece of Jamie Morath Art

From Loveland Artist Jamie Morath:

Do you want this????

This original is 18"x24" acrylic and ink on watercolor paper, unframed. It is valued at $245 and it can be yours!!

Click on this photo, and go to Jamie Morath Artist on FaceBook, and "Like" or make a comment on my painting.

You have now until Sunday January 15th at 5pm. Tell all your friends!! It's an original!!!!

This is 2nd Saturday at Studios on Main

 

 

A great after-

dinner destination! Visit the artists, purchase artwork, jewelry, pottery, and fiber art the second Saturday of each month. Light fare and beverages provided.

When: 2 ^nd Saturday of each month

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Parking: Free

 

The Loveland Art Studios on Main

529 Main Street (Near Loveland Post Office)

Correction: Library Drawing Contest: For Teens Only

The Library mistakenly listed the date for this event. Below is the correct date:

Drawing People – Realistically representing the human figure in your artwork.
Monday, January 16, 3:30 p.m., Main Library • TeenSpot, 800 Vine St., 513-369-6960

For full story read on...

Library Drawing Contest: For Teens Only

Local Library Events

Find out how you can join the staff.
http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/info/employment.asp

Library Babies

Childrens Programs/Library Babies

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement!

6 - 18 months

Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

Monday, January 09, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime/Childrens Programs

Encourage emerging language skills with books, rhymes, music and fun. For toddlers and their caregivers.

18 - 36 months, Children

Loveland Branch

Monday, January 09, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Introduction to Ebooks

Computers & Technology/Adult Programs

Learn to use your new ebook device to download free materials from the library!

Adults, 55+

Loveland Branch

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Chess Club

Games & Gaming/Family Programs

Meet new friends, learn to play or put your skills to the test!

All Ages, Families, Teens

Symmes Township Branch

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime/Childrens Programs

Enjoy books, songs, dancing, and crafts! Build early literacy skills.

Ages 3 - 6, Children

Miami Township Branch

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Toddler Playdate

Childrens Programs

Activities to build cognitive and literacy skills

Children, 18 - 36 months, Ages 1 - 4

Loveland Branch

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Crochet & Chat

Knitting & Crocheting/Adult Programs

Learn to crochet or improve upon your skills! Knitters welcome also!

Adults, 55+

Miami Township Branch

Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Make a Fleece Pillow

Arts & Crafts/Teen Programs

Need to keep warm? Make a fleece pillow to snuggle with! No sewing involved!

Teens

Loveland Branch

Thursday, January 12, 2012 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tea Time Book Talk

Adult Programs/Book Clubs

Bring your list of recently read books to share with the group and learn what you could read next.

Adults, Adults, 55+

Symmes Township Branch Meeting Room

Friday, January 13, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

For Me, For You, For Later at Loveland and Symmes Branches

For Me, For You, For Later is a series of programs designed to provide the foundation of financial education to preschool-aged children and their parents. Using content developed by the Sesame Workshop, the preschool storytimes incorporate books, video clips and activities that introduce basic money concepts through everyday learning experiences.

The key messages of this initiative are:

• Making choices are a part of managing money
• Balancing needs and wants helps to guide choices
• Learning to wait to spend on wants
• Everything has a value that affects choices
• Working at a job and earning money
• Spending, saving, and sharing