P AG E 1 0W O M A N ’ S A R T C L U B C U L T U R A L C E N T E RExhibit Features Parisian Photographs whimsical,<strong>December</strong> in the GalleryHoliday Open House and aPhotography Exhibition“Carousel Horses of France” by H.Stephen Bjornson opened on Sunday,<strong>December</strong> 5. This colorful exhibit featuresphotographs of the whimsical, prancing,whirling, creaturesof antique Parisiancarousels that havecharmed generationsof adults andchildren. The Barn isbeautifully decoratedfor the Holidays. Thepublic is welcome!The photographyexhibition willcontinue through <strong>December</strong> 30. Galleryhours are Monday-Friday, 9:30 am to 3:30pm, except <strong>December</strong> 24.January EventsGallery Exhibit“Know it by ART: Ohio”Opening Reception, January 7, 2011 from5 - 7 pm: “Know it by Art: Ohio” is a resourcekit in development under the direction of<strong>Mariemont</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>. It features crosscurricularclassroom lessons based on Ohio’sbest examples of art, architecture and artifacts.During the current school year, <strong>Mariemont</strong>art teachers Melissa Rupe, Kelly Meyers andShelley Komrska have been teaching "Knowit by Art: Ohio” lessons to their students inCINCINNATI CENTER FOR IMPROVEDCOMMUNICATION, INC.,provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for individuals withcommunication disorders and language-based learning problems.Affiliated occupational therapy services through Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute (COTI).Sharon K. Collins, MS, CCC-S/LPOwner/Director513-771-0149 faxwww.ccicinc.comDiscover a practice which offerscomprehensive speech, language,and language-based learning servicesthroughout the Greater Cincinnati area.Central Intake Number 513.771.7655Certified FastForWord® ProviderTwo Convenient LocationsBlue Ash Site4440 Carver Woods DriveCincinnati, OH 45242<strong>Mariemont</strong> Site<strong>Mariemont</strong> Executive Building3814 West Street, Suite 321Cincinnati, OH 45227grades 1-6 at TerracePark and <strong>Mariemont</strong>Elementary <strong>Schools</strong>.Know it by Art:Ohio has partneredwith over 20 art andcultural institutionsin the state to develop50 art lessons thatteach studentsabout Ohio’s history,geography, culture and outstanding traditionof visual art, all while helping students meetOhio’s academic content standards and localcurriculum benchmarks. The resource will becompleted in the fall of 2011.This exhibit will feature the best examplesof Know it by Art projects. Some of theartwork on display will include: ceramic bowlsmodeled after famous Cleveland artist ViktorSchrekengost’s “Jazz Bowl,” textured reliefsculptures inspired by the work of Columbusfolk artist Elijah Pierce, cut-out Hopewell‘Copperplates’, and architectural maquettesthat students created after looking at the Ohioworks of architect Frank Gehry (specificallythe Peter B. Lewis building on Case WesternReserve University’s campus, and the VontzCenter for Molecular studies here in Clifton).The artwork will be on display during themonth of January.Circus Class at the Barn!Let your child run away and join thecircus-without leaving home-in this unique,fun and rewarding class. Skills taught includestilt walking, rolling globe, plate spinning,juggling, clown, and more. Circus is a magicalblend of performance, movement, skill,physical fitness, play, and child like wonder.Class will be taught by Steve Roenker, directorof My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus. Steve is aprofessional clown and youth circus educator.For beginning and intermediate students, ages7-16. The class runs for 10 weeks on Monday,4:00-5:30 pm from January 17-March 21. Fee:$150, Siblings $120. To register or for moreinfo: rednose@fuse.net or 859-581-7100.Live Theater in the Barn Gallery!Playhouse Off the Hill productionspresents its second theater production in theGallery of the Barn on January 22, 2011, atM A R I E M O N T T O W N C R I E R
W O M A N ’ S A R T C L U B C U L T U R A L C E N T E RVoices Festival in Washington, D.C. Four actorseach play Greeks, Trojans and the OlympianGods. The play features fantastic costumes,deep passions, high and low comedy, excitingstage combat and all the theatrical elementsnecessary to excite and engage people of allages with this classic of Western Civilization.Seating is limited. Call Diana Taylor at272-3700 for reservations. Tickets are $5.00for adults and $2.00 for children.Deborah Scott, Director of the Taft Museum, Ann Bjornson, and Diana Taylor, WACCBarn Director.2:00 pm. Don’t miss, Dis/TROY, by YokanaanKearns Based on Homer’s “The Iliad.” TheGreek warrior Achilles refuses to fight in theTrojan War, leading to disastrous results forboth the Greeks and their enemy. Dramaticscenes in the mortal world alternate withcomic scenes on Mt. Olympus, where thegods fight their own, often ridiculous, “war”to see which side will win. Funny, lively andaccessible, Dis/Troy retains the eloquence andcomplexity of Homer’s well-known classic. Theplay was developed and produced at HonoluluTheatre for Youth in 2004 and played at theJohn F. Kennedy Center New Visions/NewWACC CLASS SCHEDULE WINTER 2011MONDAY12:15-3:15 Nancy Neville (351-7202) Watercolor Classroom6:30-9:30 Bruce Neville (351-7202) Watercolor TackroomTUESDAY10-3:00 Free to Members of WACC Open Paint Classroom6:00-9:00 Ron Johnson (741-1141) Oils ClassroomWEDNESDAY9:30-12:30 Jan Boone (791-7044) Oils Classroom6:00-9:00 Jonathon Queen (474-3526) Oils TackroomTHURSDAY9:30-12:30 Deborah Ridgley (259-9302) Oils Classroom1:00-4:00 Ron Johnson (741-1141) Oils ClassroomFRIDAY10:00-noon Tracy Johnson (398-4404) Beginning Drawing TackroomMark Your Calendars:WACC Foundation and theTaft Museum of ArtDeborah Scott, director of the TaftMuseum, Ann Bjornson, and Diana Taylor,WACC Barn director, discuss details inpreparation for an exciting spring lecture April17, 2011, at the Taft Museum. The lecture andseries will be conducted by Dr. Richard Brettell,the foremost authority on Impressionismand French painting of the period betweenthe years 1830-1930. This is a collaborationbetween the WACC Foundation and the TaftMuseum.Studio Available in JanuaryThe middle studio in the east wing willbecome vacant Jan.15. The studio is $350 permonth. Call Diana Taylor at 272-3700 for details.New Pastel Drawing ClassTaught by Ray Hassard. Class beginsJanuary 5, Wednesdays 1-4 pm.M A R I E M O N T T OW N C R I E R P AG E 1 1
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