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September 2012 Issue for South Ohio Places to Go, things to do and people to see in Southern OhioTRANSCRIPT
It’s Back to School!By now, most returning to school have
already completed their shopping. But notme. Now is the time for scouring the clear-ance isles and taking advantage of all thosediscounts. By the time the year is over, mystash is usually depleted.
The crayons, markers, and shaped erasersalways make great stocking stuffers atChristmas time as well. According to a Back-to-School Shopping study I read, at least 50%of parents feel the stress of getting their kidsback to the classroom. Shopping for clothes,supplies and school luncheables were listed at thetop of the list. More than 80% look for bargains anduse coupons.
So when the pocketbook and credit cards feelthe stress of back-to-school preparations, it’s timeto look for a weekend getaway that offers free orless expensive activities. Ohio still abounds withharvest festivals, local street celebrations andmany events which offer free entertainment thewhole family will enjoy. The next few pages arefilled with ideas for places to go and things to dothroughout September.
A family movie at home with popcorn and bev-erages was voted #1 among our survey as aninexpensive way to spend a weekend evening. Italso helps settle the kids down and helps adjustto an earlier bedtime schedule. A trip to thelibrary and a family board game night were alsolisted.
If you are looking for a Fall craft to start or anew project to make for a home decoration orperhaps even a Christmas gift for someone spe-cial, now is the time to think about getting thesupplies. The holidays are just around the corner.Next month will be filled with Halloween partyideas and “Haunted Happenings” Then comesrecipes and decorating tips for Thanksgiving.And before you know it, (and before I’m close tobeing ready) Christmas time will be upon us. Sostay tuned... There’s LOTS of exciting things inthe planning stages at The Weekender !
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With the EditorAbout the Cover :Back to School season meansshopping for all those supplies.Then those shelves will begin tomake room for the Halloween cos-tumes and treats. Staytuned...Next month will be featur-ing Haunted Happenings!
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NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award®-winning saxophonist andTony Award® nominee BRANFORD MARSALIS is one of the most revered
instrumentalists of his time. Leader of one of the finest jazz quartetstoday, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, MARSALIS and
his Quartet of musical friends recently released Four MFs Playin' Tunes.On this new album, the song takes center stage, with the band membersbringing their considerable musical expertise to bear, as they focus oneach tune as an important musical entity unto itself and not merely a
vehicle for showcasing individual talent. Please join us for an astoundingperformance at 7:30 p.m. of one of the most innovative and forward-think-
ing jazz ensembles around today! Tickets are $51-66.
BEFORE THE SHOWJoin us before the show for a wine tasting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to Pre-Show Tastings are sold separately and are $10 each. Click here to find
out more about the pre-show wine tasting.
BRING A GROUPGroup discounts are available for groups of 10 or more! Just call BettyGould, Victoria Theatre Association Group Sales Manger, at (937) 461-
8295 or send her an email at [email protected].
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DAYTON - The Downtown Dayton Revival MusicFestival announces the lineup for its inaugural year,including performances by Train, John Legend,Guided by Voices, Guster, Rusted Root, Tony Lucca,Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, and many more! Thistwo-day street festival is scheduled for Sept. 8-9,when three stages will be set up in downtownDayton. Performances will occur between noon and11 p.m. both days.
“We are very excited to fill the streets of downtownDayton with exceptional music from a wide varietyof artists. From Grammy winners to local talent, andeverything in between this will be a weekend toremember,” said Matt Luongo, President,Downtown Revival, LLC.
“The Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival isa perfect fit for our center city, which is the region’spremier destination for arts and entertainment,” saidSandy Gudorf, president of the Downtown DaytonPartnership. “We are so pleased the festival organiz-ers chose downtown Dayton as the site for thisevent. We look forward to welcoming the festival’sguests to downtown and showing off its manyattractions.”
Festival organizers hope the event brings Daytoninto the national music scene. In addition to morethan 30 bands, organizers are planning family-friendly events, as well as other activities to beannounced. Festival attendance will be limited to40,000 for the weekend.
All tickets are two day passes and will be availableat www.downtownrevival.com Early bird ticketprices are $55 and will include entry into a contestfor a VIP package upgrade including reserved seat-
ing, VIP hospitality tent, invitations to a Friday nightpreview party, artist meet and greet, and other excit-ing upgrades. Early bird tickets are limited in quan-tity and will be on sale until May 31st or until soldout.
Weekend pass prices are $55 – $75Follow on Twitter or Facebook and visit the offi-
cial website at www.downtownrevival.com.
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Places to Go:
CONFIRMED ARTISTS:
John Legend / TrainGuided By Voices / GusterIvan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk / Rusted RootHeartless Bastards / Mat KearneyRed Wanting Blue / Griffin HouseThe Werks / The Ohio PlayersRobert Randolph & the Family BandCowboy Mouth / Buffalo KillersGood English / The CliftonesThe Giant Steps / CrusherAndy Grammer / Kristy LeeTony Lucca / Stephen Kellogg and the SixersKarl Denson’s Tiny Universe / Motel BedsBronze Radio Return / NeedmoreBrent James and the ContrabandBurnt Sugar / Bad SinesWheels / Lauren EyliseCustomer Service and the Gem City HornsJordan Hull/Prima LuceGreen Light Morning / The Right Now
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CINCINNATTI – OK … you can scream now too!Get a 2013 Gold season pass for Kings Island attrac-tions online today for as low as six easy paymentsof just $13.33. A Gold season pass allows forunlimited admission to Kings Island and the SoakCity Waterpark during 2013 public operating daysand a variety of VIP perks like free season-longparking (a savings of $39.99). Buy now and get thebest price we’ll ever offer on a 2013 Gold seasonpass. But hurry! Prices go up and the six-montheasy pay goes away October 28! This deal is onlyavailable online. All 2012 season passholders caninstantly renew their pass online.
The sixth season of Halloween Haunt at KingsIsland begins September 21. Once you experiencethe evil of Halloween Haunt nothing else seemsscary. This highly-intense event features more than500 gruesome monsters emerging from the dark-ness, 13 spine-chilling haunted attractions and 20
thrill-inducing rides like the Beast andDiamondback roller coasters. Highlighting the newattractions at this year’s Halloween Haunt isMadame Fatale’s Cavern of Terror. You’re on theguest list for the grand re-opening of her museumof oddities and wax. She and her friends will bedripping mad if you don’t show up! campaign.
(Note: Kings Island is now closed until Sept. 21.)Trick-or-treat with the dinosaurs Sept. 23-Oct. 28.
For more information, go to visitkingsisland.com.
Things to Do...
Save Now...Scream later!
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COLUMBUS - Nine Holes = Nine Drinks!Join us for the 1st Annual Pub Golf Crawl! Practice
round begins at 5pm at Big Bang! Don't forget to alsocomplete your two holes! Next stop, Gordon Bierschto complete a hole, followedby two holes each at R Bar,Three-Legged Mare, & 343Front Street! Come dressed inyour best golf attire. This is a9 hole game! This golf game isscored by chugs, not swings!Prizes will be awarded! RSVPtoday!
30 salads and 12+ meat options at RodizioRodizio Grill is the first
authentic Brazilian stylesteakhouse in the U.S. Itsall-inclusive menu offersunlimited appetizers, over30 gourmet salads, and adozen plus rotisserie
grilled meats, served tableside by BrazilianGauchos.
Looking for something authentic?At Ted's Montana Grill, authentic is something
you'll experience. It'salso something you'lltaste. American favoritesmade 100% fresh, hand-prepared and servedwith pride. Go gather upyour friends and family,and we'll get your table ready!
Attention Vegans!Sunny Street Cafe is serving up Vegan brunch
every Saturday from 6:30am - 2pm! The menu
includes Patioweather is quicklydisappearing, socome out today toenjoy a deliciousbreakfast orlunch.....we havenew menu itemstoo!
For more informa-tion at the ArenaDistrict, visit onlineat .arenadistrict.com
Things to Do...
OTHER ARENA DISTRICT EVENTS
Hello My Name Is at 343 Front StreetSat. Sept. 8, 9:30pm
ZZ Ward at The BasementTues. Sept. 11, 6:30pm
SafetySuit at The BasementSat. Sept. 15, 7pm
Jesse Bruton & Friends at 343 Front StreetWeds. Sept. 12, 5pm
RUSH at the Nationwide ArenaThur. Sept. 20, 7:30pm
Brad Paisley at the Nationwide ArenaFri. Oct. 5, 7:30pm
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The daughter of TammyWynette and George Joneswill perform on Saturday,September 15, at 7:30 pmat the historic MurphyTheatre. See for yourselfthat the family's musicallegacy is in fine hands.
Tamala Georgette hasbeen singing with one orboth parents since the ageof three. She recorded herfirst single with her Dad,“Daddy Come Home”when she was only tenyears old and performedit on an HBO special.More recently Georgettehas recorded 2 cd's with Heart of Texas Records -"A Slightly Used Woman" and "Strong Enough toCry."
Georgette’s new tribute album to her mother willbe out next month while her most recent CD“When Tractors Fly” is still popular and will be fea-tured during her concert.
For tickets call 877-274-3848 or visit www.the-murphytheatre.org. Tickets range from $26 to$35.50. The Murphy is located at 50 W. Main St.,Wilmington, OH 45177
It may have been the goal of clearing her parents'name that made Georgette Jones decide to write abook about her family life with country stars, shesaid, but that in the long run it became a way ofbecoming closer to her family.
"Initially, (writing the book) was to clear theirname or let people know that the images from themedia about their past were different," she said."The media showed my mom as this tragic womanof divorce and my dad as the partying outlaw."
Her new book, "The Three of Us: Growing Upwith Tammy and George" is now on sale. For moreinformation, visit www.georgettejonesmusic.com
People to See:
GeorgetteJones
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Places Places to go: to go:
HARVEYSBURG - Ye olde Renaissance Festivalis now in full swing.
Prepare thyself for a non-stop, day-long adven-ture!
Queen Elizabeth and over 150 costumed charac-ters invite you to this 30-acre re-created 16thCentury English village where you can enjoy over400 years of fun in a single day! Featuring nearly100 shows daily on 11 stages, over 135 unique artsand crafts shops, hearty food and drink fit forKings, games of skill and human-powered rides toamuse all ages, the Ohio Renaissance Festivaloffers something for everyone!
Join us for a time traveling experience your fam-ily won't soon forget!
Voted "Best Entertainment Value," Joustingknights, maidens in distress, dueling swordsmenand merry minstrels all have visitors steppingback in time to 1572 England. Enjoy games of skilland human-powered rides. Hold your breathwhile watching the daring fire jugglers.
More than 135 world-class artisans will be pres-ent at this year’s festival providing the mostunique shopping experience found anywhere.Find hand made wares such as clothing, jewelry,pottery, weaponry, home décor, art, and more.Demonstrations of time honored crafts like coinstriking, glass blowing, stone carving, leather tool-ing, boot making, candle making, blacksmithing,metalsmithing, and weaving can also be seen.
Open 10:30am to 6pm, rain or shine, discount tick-ets are available at www.renfestival.com or at yourlocal Kroger. Admission at the gate is $19.99 foradults and $9.99 for children ages 5-12. The eventruns weekends through October 14. For more infor-mation visit online at www.renfestival.com or call513-897-7000.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Thrill to the death-defying full armored joust!Hard hits delivered three times each day bythe gallant knights and gorgeous steeds ofthe Knights of Valour, led by World Championand host of TV's "Full Metal Jousting", ShaneAdams.
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Places to Go: The Adena Mansion
SOLVE A NEW MYSTERY ATTHE ADENA MANSION AdenaDinner and Murder Mystery
CHILLICOTHE - The AdenaMansion once again will becomethe place to be if you wish tohone your skills as a rookie crimesolver in an entertaining atmos-phere filled with great food and amurder mystery.
This year’s murder mysterywill be “The Case of theStoppedClock.” Itis an allnew pres-entationco-writtenbyStephanieWattersand GeoffSmith,
both familiar faces inSoutheastern andChillicothe HighSchools. The writers will also co-direct the dramatic event. Severalexperienced actors will be doingtheir best to convince you thatthey didn’t do it.
Tickets are available for eitherSeptember 14th or 15th by con-tacting The Adena MansionVisitors’ Center in person at 847Adena Road, Chillicothe, or by
telephone at 740-772-1500 extension102. Seating is lim-ited and reserva-tions are stronglysuggested.
The mysterypart of theevening will beginat 6 p.m. and din-ner will follow at 7
p.m. Tickets for AMGS membersare $40 per person and non-mem-ber tickets are $45. Admissionincludes both the mystery andthe dinner. Prizes will be award-ed each evening at the conclusionof the program. For more infor-mation, please call 1-800-319-7248or check out www.adenaman-sion.com
Adena Mansion & Gardens wasthe home of Ohio’s 6th governor,Thomas Worthington. For moreinformation, please call 1-800-319-7248 or check out www.ade-namansion.com. Adena is locat-ed at the south end of AdenaRoad, off Pleasant Valley Road,which is the first road off StateRoute 104, just north of the US 35interchange at the north edge ofChillicothe.
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HAMILTON –Butler County wel-comes the return ofthe Great MiamiRiver Days,September 8-9 on thebanks of the MiamiRiver in Hamilton. This year’sriver festival promises to be themost exciting year yet.
This year, the festival will hostdrag boat races featuring thebiggest and loudest speedboats inthe area, skydiving from TeamFastrax, and a fantastic fireworksdisplay by the award winningExtreme Pyrotechnics.
In addition to high speed waterraces and a fireworks display, thefestival will include hang glidedemonstrations from the OhioFlyers, a pontoon plane, a jet skishow, wake boarding, rowing, livemusic, a beer garden, and more.
“River Day’s is one ofHamilton’s biggest events. Thefestival is perfect for familiesbecause it offers a big list of activ-ities for kids and adults,” said Tara
Meier, MarketingDirector for theButler CountyVisitors Bureau.“You get the oppor-tunity to see somereally unique water
sports and water events that onlyhappen once a year during thisevent.”
Come hear the Miami River roarat this years’ Great Miami RiverDays.
Great Miami River Days run onSaturday, September 8 from 9 a.m.to 9 p.m. and on Sunday,September 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Proceeds from the festival benefitthe Miami Conservancy District’sGreat Miami River RecreationTrail.
For more information aboutButler County events and festivalsor planning your next trip toButler County, visitwww.GetToTheBC.com.
For more information about theGreat Miami River Days visitwww.greatmiamiriverdays.org.
Butler County Visitors Bureau
www.gettotheBC.comThe Butler County Visitors
Bureau (BCVB) is a destination mar-keting organization dedicated tocreating exceptional tourism experi-ences for visitors throughout ButlerCounty.
VISION: Trailblazing in tourismthrough industry-leading visitorservices that set new performancebenchmarks for...
• Contributions to the economicdevelopment of Butler County
• Capabilities of the staff weemploy and the systems we use
• Contentment from the visitorswe serve
MISSION: Crafting exceptionalexperiences, start to finish, profes-sional to recreational, for visitorsthroughout Butler County withour...
• Visitor ExperienceEnhancement ProgramTM (VEEP)
• Philosophy: coupling greatexperiences to our destination
• Process: discovering opportuni-ties; defining goals; designing visits;delivering excellence
• People: satisfying every visitorwe serve
•Places: encompassing all regionsof Butler County
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CLINTON COUNTY CORN FESTIVALSept. 7-9/WILMINGTON - At the Clinton County
Fairgrounds. Help us celebrate our agricultural heritage aswe honor one of the area’s biggest industries with a three-day extravaganza. This festival features antique farmmachinery, a parade, games, all types of food made fromcorn, a quilt show, musical entertainment, antiques, craftsand the Corn Olympics!
Admission is $4 daily or a weekend pass can be pur-chased for $7. For more information call 937-383-5676.
OKTOBERFESTSept. 28-9/WILMINGTON - 7 - 11p.m. Friday and
noon to 11 p.m. Saturday. Located at St. ColumbkilleCatholic Church, 73 N. Mulberry St., this celebrationblends a time-honored German festival with the vitalityand charm of small-town America. Featuring traditionalGerman polka and other styles of music and authenticGerman or traditional festival foods. There are also manygames of chance, Monte Carlo tournaments and kidsgames. Admission is free.www.wilmingtonoktoberfest.org
MAYHEM & MYSTERY DINNER Sept. 17,21,24/DAYTON - �Eighties Epilogue� 7-9:30
p.m. Oh yes, it�s Eighties Night. Against all odds, Jessiealways hopes in one way or another to pull in a big crowdfor the celebration at the Come Dancing Club. Jessie�s for-mer business partner knows there is something going on.It�s inevitable; and only time will tell if Jessie�s not goingto take it or if this is the time to be starting over. One care-less whisper causes them to go �round and �round untilsomeone hits with their best shot. Who can it be now? Ourlips are sealed until you solve the crime. Script written byJerry and Tamra Francis. Performances presented at TheSpaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St. Tickets are $25.95per person for dinner and Mystery Show; tax and gratuitynot included. Call 937-461-3913 for reservations.
DISCOVERY KIDSSept. 19/TRENTON - Explore the wonders of the nat-
ural world through stories, crafts, songs, snacks and funhands-on activities! 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. $2 perchild activity fee. Call 513-867-5835 for more informa-tion. www.yourmetroparks.net.
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