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July 2009 Magazine Edition ©
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JOURNEY TO HISTORIC CANAL TOWN
Popular Port is Pulling Out All The Stops
Throughout Its 40th Anniversary
Roscoe Village was a vibrant center of commerce along the legendary Ohio & Erie Canal. Forty years ago, it was brought back to life. Today, visitors can ride the canal just like their traveling counterparts back in the 1830s on their way to the streets of a vibrant canal town and all its dressings.
The famous port town is now known as Historic Roscoe Village. As soon as its guests step foot onto the red brick ways, they are pulled in different directions. Some come just to relax in the many beautiful gardens, some enjoy the living history journey back in time, others thrive on the original shops, and everyone marvels at the dining atmospheres and specialty dishes. Roscoe Village is a fully-functional town that basks in its history, yet entertains the interests of today. Special events fill the calendar, hands-on activities abound, and for those that really want to get lost in relaxation and Yesteryear, there’s a variety of lodging accommodations.
Throughout the town, you see trendy shoppers and costumed canal era interpreters mingling along the streets and in the shops. Bicyclists frequent the streetscapes stopping for ice cream or a shade tree. Tour groups snake in and out of historic buildings for the hands-on experiences. Roscoe Village has always had a charm about it that attracts children, seniors and young women on a girls’ day out. There’s that much to see, do and enjoy.
The journey begins for most at the visitors’ center. It is there that sleeves are rolled up and work begins. All ages are welcome to try their hand at candle dipping, making rope, punching tin and crafting other bygone creations. A guide in period dress provides insight to the forgotten lifestyles of the town during the era long past. They demonstrate their skill at the work stations and provide punchy presentations filled with information, wit and personality.
Through the gardens and down the road past a few historical homes, is a blacksmith’s shop. The rather large, rickety, old, red barn is dark inside but the tools of the blacksmith and his work station are strangely illuminated perfectly by the window light. Let the pounding begin. The black smith on duty will hammer and bend iron into just about anything the mind can imagine.
A few shops down, there’s a building where brooms are made. A demonstration shows the strange old machines and techniques for making one of the most used tools of the 1800s. The tour guide may have a little known tale or two such as coaxing a spectator to jump over the broom stick on the floor followed by a bellowing – “Now we’re married.” Details are explained on site.
Moving on, all aspects of life are explored including the doctor’s office where an exam is given, another stop is made to make a bucket, and a little house with huge looms go into action weaving. One of the more fun, interactive moments comes in the old schoolhouse where kids of all ages get to experience something they know – school. Don’t misbehave or you’ll experience something unknown in today’s classrooms – a ruler on the knuckles!
Specialty Tours are scheduled through the end of the year: Towpath Tour is August 19, History of Roscoe Gardens is September 12, Roscoe Cemetery Tour is October 11, Christmas Open House at Dr. Johnson’s House is November 27, and Roscoe Restoration Candlelighting is December 19, 2009.
Around lunchtime, and dinner too, the streets lure the hungry into the historic brick and stone eateries and fine dining houses. One of which is The Warehouse Steak n Stein. This architectural gem is smack in the middle of the village and, in the 1830s, was the Mill Store and main docking point for the village along the canal. Its lower level is P.R. Nyes Lock Twenty-Seven, which is accented by the canal’s original stone walls.
An after dinner glass of wine or cup of coffee can be had at Uncorked Wine & Coffee Bar. With more than 200 different types of wine, it’s a full-service bar and features hot and cold gourmet coffees. Many find a great place to relax is on the patio, in shade, listening to jazz or blues music.
Walking off a bite to eat is an easy thing to do in Roscoe Village. The charming shops are diverse and unique. Visitors often hit them all because it’s so convenient to walk from one to the next marveling at the façade and gazing at the merchandise.
The wares made by the village blacksmith, broomsquire, weaver and woodworker are available at the Village Crafter’s Shop, located in the Visitor Center .
The Roscoe General Store is a throwback to historic community general stores. It offers everything from antiques to collectible bears and pottery to unusual toys for kids. Its candy bouquet temps with lindts truffles, jelly beans, lollipops and gourmet chocolates.
The shopping list goes on. River Ridge Leather tans leather the old-fashioned way and hand stitches leather handbags, belts, harnesses and more. Visitors are invited to see a live demonstration of the old art and see the original tools of the trade dating back to the 1800s.
Over at Garden Gate, visitors find novel gardening gifts, herbs, flowers, fountains and other accessories. The House of G.A. Fisher is known for one-of-a-kind jewels and keepsakes, Lenox, clocks and watches. Liberty House has a fashionable collection of purses, scarves, wraps and whimsical styles of women’s clothing. Wildwood Music is happy to hook you up with a handmade stringed instrument like a dulcimer, mandolin, banjo or guitar. And the Village Soap & Candle Shop has lotions, soaps and powders that are primitive and homespun.
Although walking around town may be like a living history museum outdoors and in, there is an actual museum to boot – The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum. This nationally accredited museum has incredible collections in several galleries, including the American Indian Gallery, Historical Ohio Gallery, Decorative Arts Gallery, Oriental Gallery and a Special Exhibits Gallery that features a variety of collections throughout the year.
Roscoe Village is never more alive than during its special events. Annual favorites include the October 16 – 18 Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival and December 5th annual Christmas Candlelighting.
When the day winds down, Historic Roscoe Village offers several gardens beautifully landscaped to take a load off and melt into the scene on a park bench. Perhaps the favorite leisure-time activity is a 45-minute canal boat ride tugged by horses walking along the tow path along the canal banks. Instead of packing the plentiful activities into one day, an overnight stay may be better. A variety of lodging options are nearby and include bed and breakfasts, inns, cabins, guest houses, motels, campgrounds and a lodge.
For more information to plan a trip to Historic Roscoe Village and learn about its operating schedule, fees and admissions, different tours, canal boat rides, lodging and special events, visit www.roscoevillage.com or call 1-800-877-1830.
By Frank R. Satullo
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Ozone Zipline Adventures in Warren County is the largest zipline tour in
the Midwest where education and fun take flight!
The canopy (tree-top) tour includes 12 ziplines totaling more than 10,000 feet in length and reach heights of 170 feet. Riders will "zip" over and through the Little Miami River Valley.
Ozone Zipline Adventures at YMCA Camp Kern opens July 1, 2009. Zip rides
will take place 7 days a week through December, weather permitting. Riders
will use custom-built zipline trolleys made by ERi and use a seat and
chest harness combination for added comfort and safety. All participants
will wear helmets. Cost per rider will be $75. For online registration,
visit
www.ozonezips.org.
Ozone Zipline Adventures adds a new dimension to the already diverse
tourism product mix in Warren County. The Warren County Convention &
Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) projects its impact will be significant to the
local economy.
"This new attraction is a very important addition and is a perfect fit
with the existing product mix that has made Warren County a family
destination market," WCCVB Executive Director Shirley Bonekemper said.
"Our research indicates that this type of adventure is very popular and
timely. It will complement the already established outdoor adventure
package including biking, canoeing, skydiving and more. The new zipline
tour provides yet another great reason to vacation in Warren County and
will have a significant economic impact for Warren County."
Ozone Zipline Adventures will also include an educational component. Tour
guides will share information with riders about southwest Ohio history,
ecology of the region, basic physics of "zipping" and information about
Fort Ancient State Memorial.
The name, Ozone Zipline Adventure, comes from the original name of Camp
Kern. The camp was founded as Camp Ozone in 1910 by Carl B. Kern on the
shores of the Little Miami River across from the North Watch of Fort
Ancient.
Ozone Zipline Adventures has been a joint effort by YMCA Camp Kern, Fort
Ancient State Memorial and the Ohio Historical Society. Proceeds of the
zipline tour will help to subsidize many of the school programs whose
Outdoor Education Experience has been jeopardized by budget constraints.
With the zipline tour, Camp Kern will be able to keep the outdoor
education experience affordable to area schools and provide greater
assistance to the schools for the residential camp experience.
"Ozone Zipline Adventures gives us the ability to broaden Camp Kern's
program offerings while keeping in line with our program mission: to
provide safe, fun, magical and educational experiences to all," Camp Kern
Executive Director Jeffrey Merhige said.
Ozone Supports Ohio Schools. Proceeds from the canopy tour will
supplement outdoor education for students across Southwest Ohio and
beyond. From 500 million year old fossils to 2,000 year old Native
American earthworks, to current issues of water conservation and habitat
loss, the canopy tour offers riders a unique vantage point to view and
learn about millions of years of history while providing a thrilling
experience you won’t soon forget!
Vacation packages are available at www.ohioslargestplayground.com for zipline getaways called “Soar and Explore,” which includes the zipline and either a 3 or 6 mile canoe trips.
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A traveling exhibition developed by the Smithsonian
and the White House Historical Association
The
traveling exhibition The Working White House is now open in the
Keller Gallery of the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. The exhibit
will remain on view through August 30, 2009.
“We are thrilled to host this significant, one-of-a-kind exhibition that pays tribute to those who keep the White House running,” said Curator Kim Kenney. “As a presidential site, it is important for us to bring these stories to the community that we serve.”
They were maids, cooks, butlers, doormen, electricians and all the people who kept the country’s most famous household running efficiently. Covering 200 years of White House service, their narratives provide a rare and intimate perspective on the ceremonies, elegant state dinners, national celebrations and heartbreaking tragedies that shape and make United States history.
The workers and their unique stories are the subject of the The Working White House: 200 Years of Tradition and Memories, an exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The tour, which debuted September 6, 2008 at the State Historical Society of Iowa and continues to 12 cities during the next four years, was developed with and supported by the White House Historical Association, with assistance from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. In addition to its stop in Canton, the exhibition will travel to Anniston, Ala., Atlanta, Baldwin Park, Calif., Kennesaw, Ga., Hyde Park, N.Y., Logan, Kan., California, Pa., Little Rock, Ark., and Ontario, Calif.
"The Working White House gives exhibit visitors a rare view of the inner workings of America’s most renowned residence through the experiences, firsthand accounts and one-of-a-kind artifacts of the largely unrecognized people crucial to the everyday lives of our first families,” said Neil W. Horstman, President of WHHA. “For two centuries, workers at the White House have witnessed history in the making and, in the process, they have created their own. We are pleased to share that proud history with the nation.”
The exhibition showcases the souvenirs, housekeeping implements, clothing, letters, menus, photographs and other objects to help illustrate the full story of the presidential residence. New interviews conducted by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and WHHA staffers with past workers provide eyewitness accounts of White House work culture and will be included in an audio tour and exhibition video. Veteran doorman Preston Bruce shared a particularly painful White House memory from 1963. “It was sad, very sad,” said Bruce of the hours following President Kennedy’s funeral ceremony. “When we came back from Arlington, Robert [Kennedy] pulled off his gloves and said to me, ‘Keep these gloves and remember always that I wore them to my brother’s funeral.’” Robert F. Kennedy’s gray gloves, featured in the exhibition, bear the memory of that difficult time for a family and the nation.
With
memories and household treasures from the presidencies of William Taft
through George W. Bush, visitors will take a walk behind the scenes at the
White House, guided by the men and women who managed every detail of the
inner workings at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. “I had to produce glossy, smooth
confections on an almost daily basis at the White House,” said former
executive pastry chef Roland Mesnier. He developed his own signature
chocolate-tempering techniques and used them to delight White House guests
for more than 25 years. Mesnier’s plastic chocolate mold from the1990s,
designed to yield nine candies embossed with the presidential seal, is on
view in the exhibition.
“Behind the scenes, the workers of the White House welcomed and helped guide new administrations and got to know the American presidents as few could,” said Anna R. Cohn, director of SITES. “While Americans don’t know them, it’s clear that the presidents, first ladies and their children did and came to deeply honor their service.”
The White House Historical Association, established in 1961, is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the White House. All proceeds from the association’s trusts, publications and other items are used to fund acquisitions of historic furnishings and artwork for the permanent collection, to assist in the preservation of public rooms, and further its educational mission.
The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is located at 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW in Canton. For more details check the website at www.mckinleymuseum.org or call 330-455-7043.
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A treasured family destination for decades, every year Loudonville
offers new and exciting things to do for the entire family. This year
is no different.
After being absent for a number of years, a new horseback riding
stable is open. Located just minutes from Loudonville off the Wally
Road Scenic Byway, Two Rivers Trail Rides offers horseback riding. A
1- and 1.5-hour guided tour takes riders along the scenic Lake Fork
and Mohican Rivers.
Mohican Adventures, a long-time popular canoe livery, campground and
fun center, has opened a stunning new headquarters building. The
two-story log cabin structure includes a canoe sales and merchandise
area, plus expanded office space. A second level deck allows guests to
view the miniature golf courses and two all new Go-Kart race tracks.
Mohican Adventures also operates a camping complex including primitive
camping, recreational vehicles sites and cabins.
For those who like to eat, long-time favorite Radars Restaurant has
completed a major renovation. Improvements include new carpeting and
ceiling, wall paint, beautiful new entrance and, most importantly, a
new menu. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Radars offers a weekend
breakfast buffet. They have long been noted for their famous pies.
Chase's Places, formerly Uptown Eatery on West Main, has a new owner
and menu. Clint Friddle has developed a new pizza dough recipe, plus
new sandwiches, entrees, wings, side dishes, salads and subs. In
addition, West Main Café, opened in 2008, has expanded to include
tasty breakfasts. Landoll's Mohican Castle is rebuilding its very
popular upscale restaurant after their original eatery was destroyed
by fire last May. It will be located near the Event Center and is
scheduled to open this summer.
New amenities to Loudonville in 2009 include the Pathway Bridge over
the Black Fork River on the west side of downtown. The bridge will
connect Riverside and Wally Road Parks and allow quick access to the
newly paved 1.5-mile-long bicycle path. The bicycle path connects
downtown to the businesses and restaurants along South Market Street,
Wally Road Scenic Byway and ends at the northern end of Mohican State
Park. The eastern end of downtown will see new village restrooms. The
long-waited public restrooms will include spacious restrooms plus a
covered pavilion with benches and picnic tables. Both projects are
scheduled for completion this summer and were largely constructed with
donated funds, labor and in-kind materials.
To help guests plan their getaway, the Loudonville-Mohican Convention
& Visitors Bureau has spent the winter upgrading its Web site. New
features include a 2009 virtual Visitors Guide that can be read
online. The virtual Visitor Guide also includes a hot link to
advertisers. New attractions, restaurants and shopping ideas have also
been added.
A new Web page photo section - Mohican Rock - provides stunning views
of Mohican State Park, especially Clear Fork Gorge, the deepest gorge
in Ohio. The very popular online Mohican area map has been expanded
with more information than ever. Detailed maps of downtown Loudonville
and Mohican State Park also available on-line. The Calendar of Events
also has been expanded with link to the events. A very special
one-time event this year will be the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall,
June 19-21. A "jump to" feature eases Web page navigation. A new
section will provide information on vacation packages and special
getaways.
For more information about Loudonville or to receive a copy of the
2009 Visitors Guide, contact the Loudonville-Mohican Convention &
Visitors Bureau at (877) 2-MOHICAN; e-mail
Info@Loudonville-Mohican.com; or visit their Web page at
www.Loudonville-Mohican.com.
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CLOTHESLINE OF QUILTS
CROSSES OHIO
RIVER
Snagging Gallia County On The Way
In a quest to stitch Appalachia’s clothesline of quilts from coast to coast, Gallia County, Ohio became a linchpin to crossing the Ohio River.
The National Quilt Barn Trail began in 2001 when Donna Sue Groves painted a traditional quilt pattern on her Appalachian Ohio barn to honor her mother, Nina Maxine Green Groves, a master-quilter. Ever since, quilt barn raisings spread faster than crop dustings throughout Ohio and at least 16 other states. But to truly be a clothesline of quilts, a string of counties on the Quilt Barn Trail must not be interrupted. So when Gallia County, Ohio and Mason County, West Virginia stitched a seam for the two states, it had a great impact on the national objective.
Quilting combines history, culture and community with skill, time and patience to produce both beauty and practicality. Quilted fabrics have been discovered in ancient remains of Egyptian and Mesopotamian societies. In America, the patchwork art form symbolizes the culture in which frugality and ingenuity built a nation and symbolizes good times and bad. The Appalachian American community heavily influenced this American tradition. And through the new tradition of painted quilt patterns adorning barns across scenic countryside, agricultural heritage is blended with the world of art.
Bob Evans Farm and Homestead Museum in Gallia County honored Maxine Groves with a special exhibition featuring 50 of Groves’ award-winning quilts during a celebration to unveil the first quilt barn in the county. Since then, eight more barns thread Gallia County into the National Quilt Trail. Although earlier quilt patterns were painted directly on barns, Gallia County mounts eight-foot wood blocks to barns and other out-buildings. The wood blocks are painted in quilt block designs and appear to be sewn together. Every painted quilt square is unique.
The Quilt barn project in Gallia County is a product of the community connecting quilters, artists, property owners, organizations and businesses to highlight its Appalachian traditions, the heritage of the county and the fabric of its communities. Ultimately, quilt barns are expected to be raised in all 32 Ohio Appalachian counties and 15 Appalachian states, representing the heart of a national movement that will one day link the clothesline of quilts from county to county, state to state, coast to coast.
The quilt barn trail goes hand-and-hand with tourism because it connects rural countrysides with lovely historic downtown communities like Gallipolis in a colorful patchwork of art. Visitors can see historic barns and their styles of architecture and photograph the imaginative quilt patterns as they leisurely drive from one attraction to another across Gallia County. In fact, the Gallia County Visitors Bureau will assist visitors in planning day trips and weekend tours planned around discovering the unique art form and heritage behind each colorful quilt square.
Since the Gallia County project is a work in progress, visitors may get lucky and see a quilt barn in the process of being painted. Eventually, the county will have at least one quilt barn in each of its 15 townships. The first quilt barns were a labor of love in which people volunteered their expertise to join hands and help the project take form. Property owners covered the costs. Since then, the Gallia County Visitors Bureau has partnered with the French Art Colony to form a grant that covers supply costs.
Whether it’s artistic or historic sites, the outdoor adventures or festivities, Gallia County is a down-home Southeast Ohio River community specializing in a variety of interests to fill a summer with fun. The quilt barn driving tour is just one way to get from one attraction to the next. Trips to Gallia can be planned at www.visitgallia.com or by calling 1-800-765-6482.
By Frank R. Satullo
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CHEESE, APPLES & GHOSTS?
Who doesn’t enjoy a GREAT outdoor event? Discover this and so much more as you explore “Ohio's Historic West". A State Designated Heritage Area, Ohio’s Historic West is dedicated to the development of cultural and heritage tourism in an eight county region of beautiful west central Ohio. It is truly a patchwork of diverse places, and highlights many historic, cultural, scenic, and agricultural sites and attractions evident by a visit to Shelby and Auglaize counties.
People long ago imagined that the moon was made of cheese. Now imagine a six-foot-tall, life-sized astronaut – the first man to walk ON the moon – made from 1800 pounds of cheese! Witness the creation of this celestial cheese body for yourself when Sarah Kaufmann, the nationally acclaimed “Cheese Lady,” carves her tribute to the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Walk at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Sunday July 19, in Wapakoneta. The public can also watch the carving in progress on Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 9 am to 5 pm, at the St. Mary’s Kroger, 475 Fortman Road, St. Mary’s. Check out www.sarahcheeselady.com for samples of Sarah's work. This event is made possible by Kroger and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. There is an entire week of fun and interesting events planned in Auglaize County to celebrate the 40th anniversary of those famous first steps onto the moon. You can check out www.summermoonfestival.com for all the details
On September 11, 12, and 13, you are invited to visit Sidney for the annual Applefest. What originated in 2003 as a celebration of Ohio’s bicentennial has grown to become a wonderful weekend of live entertainment, crafts, and exhibits, accompanied by a wide selection of apple themed food and soft drinks. You are sure to enjoy the quilt, craft, wood carvers, and classic car shows. A laser light show is offered Friday and Saturday nights. Live music features the sounds from the Big Band era through today. The Kids Area brings craft activities and live entertainment for your children to enjoy all day long. Applefest is centered in beautiful and historic downtown Sidney with the Shelby County court square serving as its focal point. All entertainment and activities at Applefest are offered free of charge. Visit www.ShelbyApplefest.com or call (937) 492-9122 or (866) 892-9122 for more information.
If ghosts are your thing, you will surely want to plan a trip to Sidney on
October 20. The Shelby County Historical Society invites you to spend the
evening with them touring many of the historic locations in downtown
Sidney where ghostly tales have been known to originate. Beginning at the Ross
Historical Center, you will be lead into the night in search of spirits and
history. Special surprises and some new stops are planned for this year’s
tour. For more information, contact the Shelby County Historical Society at
(937) 498-1653.
Make plans to explore all eight counties in Ohio’s Historic West. To request a brochure map call 800-860-4726 or check out the OHW website at www.OhiosHistoricWest.com. Ohio’s Historic West includes Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Shelby, and VanWert counties.
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OHIO HAS A
NEW MUSEUM
A new Ohio Statehouse Museum recently opened. The Museum is located on the ground floor of Ohio’s Capitol Building and will function as an interactive place for learning about Ohio government for more than 80,000 Ohio Statehouse tour visitors annually. The opening of the Ohio Statehouse Museum enriches the experience of Statehouse visitors by providing stronger and more diverse orientation and education about Ohio government and history. Admission to the Ohio Statehouse Museum is free.
The Ohio Statehouse Museum includes interactive, hands-on exhibits that challenge visitors’ knowledge about Ohio history and the workings of state government and equip them to more fully participate as citizens. Historical artifacts and images tell the stories of those who have come to serve at the “People’s House.” Audiovisual media and theatrical effects transport visitors to historical events and invite them to imagine themselves as one of Ohio’s governors or legislators.
The opening of Phase II of the Ohio Statehouse Museum creates nearly 10,000 square feet of updated, high-tech, interactive exhibits enriching the experience of school children and visitors.
Funding of the Ohio Statehouse Museum is the result of a public/private partnership. The Museum has primarily been made possible by private contributors through an on-going capital campaign entitled “Enriching the Experience.” The capital campaign is being managed by the Capitol Square Foundation.
The Capitol Square Foundation has raised more than $2.25 million for the Enriching the Experience capital campaign.Construction of the new Ohio Statehouse Museum officially began on March 18, 2008. Hilferty and Associates, an accomplished design firm based in Athens, Ohio, completed the interpretive conceptual plan for the new Ohio Statehouse Museum. Mill’s James, Ohio’s largest media production company, is providing the audiovisual production services. 1220 Exhibits, of Nashville, Tennessee, is manufacturing the exhibits and display panels. Communications Electronic Design, Inc. is the project systems integrator. Exhibit resources have been provided by the Ohio Historical Society and the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board.
The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it’s where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. Free guided tours are offered Monday through Friday on the hour from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from noon until 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.
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The AvO
Ballet Story
When Anneliese von Oettingen fled Germany as a refugee and arrived in Cincinnati with her two young children in 1947, she brought with her a love of teaching and a fierce dedication to the principle that ballet could transcend barriers and be an outlet for artistic expression. Due to her experiences under a harsh regime in her native country, Anneliese refused to tolerate convention and she celebrated diversity. She accepted all students when she established her ballet school in 1948 and was among the first to have African American students on stage.
Over the years, the AvO School of Ballet and Ballet Companies has endeavored to bring ballet to everyone. Anneliese von Oettingen was among the first to apply ballet methods to other athletes; working with pro football players, Olympic marathon runners, and ice skaters. She was featured in Sports Illustrated for her efforts. Anneliese believed ballet was movement used to tell a story, and began offering performances in many communities to share these stories.
Today the traditions of Anneliese’s teaching are carried on at AvO by Laura Hughes, artistic director; Conni Berns, Anneliese’s daughter; the instructors who have been trained by Laura and Conni; and the devoted students and parents that are part of the AvO family. Generations of students have been trained at AvO with the same positive artistic education. Besides the school in the heart of Cheviot on Glenmore Avenue, AvO has extended its reach to Indiana at the Batesville school. AvO continues to offer performances throughout the Tristate at libraries, retirement communities, and theaters.
For information on upcoming performances or to learn about classes, visit AvO on the web at www.avoballet.org or call 513-481-0092.
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