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Summer 2009 brings the return of one of Troy, Ohio’s favorite cultural events. Through September 20, 2009, visitors to Troy’s historic downtown business district are invited to experience one of the largest outdoor sculptural displays in Ohio. Sculptures on the Square IV, presented by Troy Main Street, is a unique outdoor art exhibition featuring 22 original sculptures representing a unique variety of artistic approaches. Visitors can expect to see sculptures created from bronze, steel, wood, fiberglass, and an assortment of other materials. From the traditional bronze and historical figures to the more whimsical and abstract pieces of work, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Sculptures on the Square is a relaxing yet captivating walking tour that will showcase 13 local, regional, and national artists of extraordinary talents. Sculptors represented in the 2009 Sculptures on the Square include local Troy resident Carole Kerber, creator of “Status Dude” sponsored by Kerber Sheet Metal and Andy’s Garden. Carole also has a work titled “We” on permanent display in Downtown Troy on the river outlook off of East Walnut Street. Anita Watts, from Eaton, Ohio, works in bronze. In the exhibition are three sculptures: “Marissa” sponsored by Burger King, “High Spirits” sponsored by Goodrich, and “Bo” sponsored by Ernst Concrete. Doug Benedict, from Dayton, Ohio works in found metal automotive parts. His creations include: “Standing Circles” sponsored by Hobart ITW Food Equipment Group and “The Phoenix Flower” sponsored by the Troy Rotary Club. Jim Stadtlander, from Mantua, Ohio works in wood. The sculpture “Praying Angel” was created out of the unique characteristics of a found piece of wood. Recreating historical figures from fiberglass, Michael Major from Urbana, Ohio has three sculptures featured in the exhibition. “William T. Sherman” is sponsored by Benefits Analysis and Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep. “Simon Kenton” is sponsored by the Troy Development Council. And “Tecumseh” is sponsored by Fulton Farms. Michael also has work on permanent display at Duke Park in Troy. R. Mike Sohikian, from Genoa, Ohio creates his works from salvage steel. His work “Confessions” is sponsored by Miami Mutual Insurance Group. Regional sculptor, Roger Smith from Leslie, Michigan works in bronze. His work “Watchful Doe” is sponsored by Peak Foods. Fellow Michigan sculptor, Thomas (Tj) Aitken from Holland, Michigan has three pieces of work represented in the exhibition: “A Boomer’s Nike”, “Impacted Figure #5”, and “Bug” which is sponsored by the Downtown Troy Business Community. The 2009 Sculptures on the Square exhibition also features sculptors from Georgia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Arizona. Carl McCleskey from Cloudland, Georgia works in bronze. His creation “Water Dance” is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Bill Lukens and One Call Now. Doug Mott from Elverson, Pennsylvania works in a variety of materials. His creation “Attention” is sponsored by SEW Eurodrive. Gregory Johnson from Cumming, Georgia, also works in bronze. His work “Jacks Storytime” is sponsored by Unity National Bank. His second work, “Ella Blowing Bubbles” is sponsored by US Bank. Jennifer Meyer from Lansing, Illinois works in a variety of found materials. Her work “The Schwinn Boys” is created from a found pile of broken bicycles. Her second work, “Sun Salutation” sponsored by the Hobart Institute of Welding was created from materials collected from an abandoned church. Traveling the farthest to join the Sculptures on the Square exhibition, is “Midnight Serenade Pose 1” by sculptor Pokey Park. “Midnight Serenade Pose 1” is created from bronze and sponsored by The Duke Robinson Foundation. Troy, Ohio was named one of Ohio Magazines “Best Hometowns” due, in part, to its commitment to the arts by offering a variety of free cultural events and quality exhibits to residents and visitors. Troy’s best known facility for the arts is the Troy Hayner Cultural Center located two blocks from the downtown Square. In partnership with the Sculptures on the Square outdoor exhibition, Troy Hayner Cultural Center is hosting an exhibit of smaller pieces not practical for an outdoor venue. The display will be open June 28th through August 23rd and will feature over 20 small sculptures in bronze, clay, mixed media, polymer clay, stainless steel, and reclaimed wood. The Troy Hayner Cultural Center is a Norman Romances Rival home with a classical interior. Mary Jane Hayner built this home is 1924 after the death of her husband and lived in it until her death in 1942. She brought in Italian workers to create the beautiful carved marble fireplaces, the molded plaster ceilings, and the leaded glass windows. On display is the Hayner Distillery collection which includes jugs, bottles, and other memorabilia from the Hayner Distillery and Harter Medicine Company. The Troy Hayner Cultural Center is located at 301 West Main Street in historical Downtown Troy, Ohio. Learn more by visiting the Troy Hayner Cultural Center online at www.troyhayner.org. Sculptures on the Square is made possible by a grant from the Troy Foundation, with partnership from the City of Troy, as well as several community businesses, organizations, and individuals. These community partnerships help us maintain the high standards and quality of life appreciated by the citizens of Troy. For more information about the Sculptures on the Square, please visit www.TroyMainStreet.org -or- www.SculpturesOnTheSquare.com. Troy Main Street is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to coordinating the efforts of all those dedicated to making Downtown Troy a better place to live, work, shop, celebrate, and invest. Contact Troy Main Street at (937) 339-5455.
SCOUTS MAKE TRACKS TO RAIL ADVENTURE
Take 75 boy scouts, plus adult leaders. Add a couple of trains — full size, not toys. Mix with a little camping and lots of learning.
That’s the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s recipe for its annual Rail-o-ree Boy Scout adventure. And it works!
Two years ago, a volunteer at the non-profit railway decided to combine two loves — boy scouts and trains. The result was a unique event that draws scouts from outside the state and been filled to capacity each year.
Troops and their gear begin to roll in to the Rail-o-Ree on Friday evening. Behind the depot, the field by the Hocking River is quickly dotted with the tents of scouts and their leaders. A trading card game and short presentation complete the night before everyone turns in.
Saturday is a full day beginning with a traditional Boy Scout flag raising ceremony at the depot. Safety is the first order of the day, so all scouts and leaders attend a mandatory safety session — that also completes a merit badge requirement. Most Scouts who come for the first time take the railroading merit badge, taught by railway volunteers under the direction of registered counselors.
Meanwhile, scouts who attended last year, change into old clothes and meet their crew boss for the day. They have elected to “get dirty workin’ on the railroad.” After introductions and an operating lesson, they climb on one of the railway’s hand cars to propel themselves down the track to the work site. Their goal for the day is to replace old track ties on a siding. They’ll do it the old-fashioned way — by hand—using spike mauls and other railway tools to pull ties and drive spikes.
A third group of scouts hit the trail with their bikes. They will ride from Nelsonville through shady Wayne National Forest to Athens before returning.
The highlight of the day for everyone is the behind-the-scenes tour of the engine house facility. Scouts walk under the old coaling tower and see an assortment of rolling stock as they approach the 1905 machine shop and new engine house. The railway’s five engines, including two steam engines, are all visible. Each group receives a guided tour through the buildings. Then they climb up the steps of an operating diesel locomotive where the engineer explains the basic controls.
Scouts take a break from classes and activities to ride the train on Saturday afternoon. They eagerly board the open-air cars and 1920s coaches for the 22-mile trip, which includes a 30-minute stop at a 1840s pioneer log village.
The day ends with a scavenger hunt, drawing for prizes, an evening snack, called a crackerbarrel by the scouts, and train videos. While the boys watch the show, scout leaders gather and discuss the day with railway volunteers.
“I had several boys tell me how neat this campout has been,” said one scoutmaster. “It’s evident you all really enjoy the railroad and your sharing with youth will go far in sparking their interest for future involvement with the railroad industry. I am glad we attended and had the experience!”
With high praise like that, the non-profit railway plans to continue its annual Rail-o-ree. In fact— due to popular demand — it has added a similar one-day event for girl scouts.
The 2009 Rail-o-Ree will be held September 11-13.
But, you don’t have to be a scout to enjoy the historic train. The railway is open to the public almost every weekend from mid-April through the end of the year. In addition to the Rail-o-Ree event, it offers a variety of special trains like robbery trains, a cabooses only train, Santa trains, North Pole Express, a New Year’s Eve train and more.
For more information about the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway or the Rail-o-ree event, visit www.hockingvalleytrain.com or call 800-967-7834.
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Downtown Wooster is constantly changing, constantly evolving – much to the pleasure of shoppers and visitors both near and far. A previous winner of both the “Great American Main Street” and “Ohio’s Best Hometown” awards, this is a downtown where historic structures house new restaurants, where a state-of-the-art library peacefully co-exists just a block from the 130-year-old courthouse. Award-winning chefs are waiting for you at the South Market Bistro, the City Square Steakhouse, Broken Rocks Café & Bakery, TJs (a trio of eateries in one building), Omahoma Bob’s BBQ or at Muddy Waters Café, where the coffee is practically legendary. You can satisfy your sweet tooth with a quick stop at Tulipan Hungarian Bakery & Pastry Shop, or grab a seat at the window and watch the hustle and bustle on Public Square, where shoppers visit the four floors of Everything Rubbermaid, take in the old-fashioned ambiance of the Gift Corner or a grab up a terrific find among the curiosities of The Urban Cottage. Downtown merchants not only offer their wares for sale – in many cases they make the products they sell ranging from the functional ceramics and jewelry at Moorefield Pottery to the art tile at Artfind Tile to the fine, one-of-a-kind jewelry at MacKenzie’s Silver & Gold. Maybe you’d prefer to make it yourself. The Bead Café offers thousands of beads of all types to make that one-of-a-kind piece, while the Pink Tomato has the finest of paper and stationery products for those personalized special occasion announcements. You can head to the Aroma Lab to try your hand at creating a signature scent for your bath oils, lotions or colognes or check out Sew Krazy, where yarns and quilting supplies can be just the beginning of wearable art and home décor. But there’s even more shopping downtown – furniture from RoomScapes or Jerry’s Home Furnishings, books at The Wooster Book Company or Books in Stock, the sparklers of all kinds at White Jewelers, something a bit unusual at Sam & Stan’s Army-Navy Store, antiques and collectibles from the Uptown/Downtown Antiques and Friendtique or the urban hip feel of Mezmorize. Maybe you need a break. Give yourself some down time with a visit to Spa Collections or SkinFit or any of a variety of downtown salons. Once rejuvenated, you can engage in a little more retail therapy or rev up your inner athlete with a visit to Pierce’s Team Sports or Ride On, where the cyclists shop and meet to swap stories and training tips. There’s a lot more to see, so you might want to spend a night or two. Go the traditional route with a room at the Best Western/ Wooster Plaza or step back in history with an evening at the Barrister’s Inn or Gasche House bed & breakfasts. Wooster has it all! See the old bank that has morphed into a vault full of high-end art gallery treasures, a brick schoolhouse that has been transformed into an arts center and even a taste of the Middle East at The Aladin Hookah Lounge. Visit downtown Wooster; you’ll be in no hurry to leave. For more information, including directions, visit www.mainstreetwooster.org. Return to TopIf you try to name anything that has had more influence on our culture than the music of the last fifty years you’ll have to think long and hard—and you may still come up with a blank. That’s because it was never a mere evolution. We’re talking revolution—rock and roll, baby—the sound that changed everything. Cynics said it wouldn’t last, but generations later, devotees have manifested their passion with a $92 million, 150,000 square-foot shrine to honor every performer, songwriter, producer, and disc jockey who contributed to this phenomenon of the music world. And why Cleveland? It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact birthplace of rock and roll, but Cleveland was where the real commitment began. Every act of consequence made its debut in Cleveland, sometimes on TV, but often in ordinary high school auditoriums. Cleveland was the Mecca—where the new sound gained traction—where rock and roll took on the fuel that blasted it into the stratosphere. Those of us who were around in the beginning didn’t realize the significance of what we were hearing on Cleveland stations. We sang, danced, and listened to the disc jockeys while the fuddy-duddies said it was only a fad, that it would destroy our hearing, that it was corrupting the youth of America. They didn’t know either that we were at ground zero of a movement that soon swept the country—and then the world. From its inception, rock music has branched off in several directions, but I have to agree with the way Billy Joel summed it up: “Everybody’s talking bout the new sound. Funny, but it’s still Rock and Roll to me.” That’s the way it’s been for more than five decades and it has never gotten old. The Hall of Fame Foundation, a nonprofit organization, selected Cleveland as the site in 1986, after being formed three years earlier. Groundbreaking wasn’t until 1993, and the grand opening was in September of 1995. Since that time 7 million visitors have passed under the dual-triangular-shaped glass “tent” that forms the entry façade to a 65,000 square-foot plaza. From the beginning the structure and the exhibits were intended to be of a caliber commensurate to the impact the music has had on society. Architect I. M. Pei, one of the world’s most renowned, said that in designing the building he wanted it to “echo the energy of Rock and Roll.” Located in downtown’s North Coast Harbor, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame houses more than 55,000 square-feet of exhibition space. All of your old favorites are there, but not all the current artists. Eligibility requires twenty-five years to pass from the time of their first recording. Due to the Rocker lifestyle this means that more than a few are inducted posthumously—but then, what is rock and roll without its excesses. To date over 225 artists as well as members from the non-performer and early influence categories have been inducted into this temple of Rock greats. They represent careers beginning in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s to those defining the modern sound, demonstrating a miscellany of talent as well as the rich diversity of the music itself. For example, 2009 inductees include Little Anthony & The Imperials from the early days, heavy metal band Metallica, and Wanda Jackson of rockabilly fame. The sidemen category includes keyboard player “Spooner” Oldham, best known for his work with Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin, along with J.D. Fontana and Bill Black who were drummer and bass player respectively, for Elvis Presley. Through changing exhibits, the Museum continually offers fresh new experiences from the Rock and Roll past. There are thousands of instruments, costumes, and personal effects such as John Lennon’s passport and green card, and Buddy Holly’s high school diploma. A favorite of sentimentalists is the photo display of George Shuba known as the “Grandfather of Rock and Roll photography.” He not only captured the images of all the early performers but fans as well—teenaged guys in suits and ties, and girls in short cotton dresses and lacquered beehives. Another of the more interesting is Janis Joplin’s Porsche. A few years ago a major car magazine persuaded curators to let them test-drive it around the streets of Cleveland. The little two-seater—heavily abused like everything at the hands of Janis—barely made it back with help. If only cars could talk. But there is plenty of talk emanating from three theaters that take visitors on a cinematic journey through Rock and Roll history, plus the live concerts that are scattered throughout the year. Anchoring more than fifty exhibits this year is MOTOWN: The Sound of Young America Turns 50. Like the music, the displays give a fast-paced trip, chronicling Rock and Roll from one-hit wonders to legendary inductees, from its roots in gospel, country and blues to important music scenes such as Memphis, Detroit and San Francisco. You’re even reminded of political protests against the music and the interplay between fashion and rock. For young, old, or in- between: If you love Rock and Roll you’ve got to go. The Rock and roll Hall of Fame and Museum is located at 11 Rock and Roll Boulevard in Cleveland. To plan your visit around special activities, call 216-781-ROCK or 888-764-ROCK or go to www.rockhall.com. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily (open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays). From Memorial Day to Labor Day the museum is also open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Adult admission is $22. A Greater Cleveland –area ID gets you in for $18. Seniors pay $17; children (9-12) runs $13, and kids less than 8 get in free.
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2009. The WACO Military Experience will take place at Historic WACO
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