Laura Franks presented the premier Bexley Consumer Price Index report for the first quarter, 2008.
The Bexley CPI reports the aggregate of the prices of a uniform market basket of merchandise purchased at retail in Bexley, Ohio. The report also includes quarter to quarter changes in the retail prices of the standard market basket.
The Bexley CPI can be compared to the changes reported for other goods and services reported by the Bureau of Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
As of the first quarter, 2008 compared to the fourth quarter, 2007, Bexley retail prices showed a slight decline. The statistical measurement of this slight decline is 0.62 percent or a little less than two-thirds of one percent.
This slight decline is attributable to the reduction in the shelf price of a single item.
The price of a second item in effect was also reduced in the first quarter, 2008 although the effective price change did not change the aggregate price of the Bexley market basket. This second item was on sale during the fourth quarter, 2007. During the first quarter, 2008 the shelf price of this second item was reduced to the same level as the coupon price of the prior quarter.
Because two items showed reduction in shelf price, the Bexley CPI is treating retail Bexley prices as showing a slight downward movement.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Bexley, Ohio. Homeless programming change.
Tom Barry, vice president for philanthropic development and communications of Lutheran Social Services will be the WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM guest March 20, 2008 at 12:10 p.m.
Barry will discuss support for social and other services provided to the homeless.
This time-slot provides regular coverage of service opportunities available for individuals to help the homeless and other members of our community. Barry is substituting for Jennifer Hamilton, communications manager for Lutheran Social Services.
The live broadcast will be Barry’s first interview on WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM. Amy Maurer of WCRX-LP. 102.1 will conduct the interview.
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Barry will discuss support for social and other services provided to the homeless.
This time-slot provides regular coverage of service opportunities available for individuals to help the homeless and other members of our community. Barry is substituting for Jennifer Hamilton, communications manager for Lutheran Social Services.
The live broadcast will be Barry’s first interview on WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM. Amy Maurer of WCRX-LP. 102.1 will conduct the interview.
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Bexley Public Radio Foundation operating as
WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM, Local Power Radio
2700 E. Main St., Suite 208
Columbus, OH 43209
Voice (614) 235 2929
Fax (614) 235 3008
Email wcrxlp@yahoo.com
Blog http://agentofcurrency.blogspot.com
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
Bexley, Ohio. Black History Month.
Bexley Public Radio Foundation’s recognition of Black History Month was represented by its coverage of an important auction sale in New York City of major works of art by African-American artists. The works offered for sale come from notable collections and estates. Selected lots were previewed on the WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM regular auction market coverage.
Works by such important American masters as Jacob Lawrence and Hartwell Yeargans were offered for sale on the auction block. Other important artists included Aaron Douglas, Elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Hale Woodruff and Henry Ossawa Tanner.
The auction sale was conducted Tuesday, February 19 at the Swann Galleries in 104 East 21st Street in Manhattan and was entitled African-American Fine Art, Sale No 2136. This is the third sale of African-American art conducted at Swann Galleries and represents an important institutional commitment to making a market for important work by African-American artists. The work offered for sale includes pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries that are paintings, prints, drawings, collages and sculpture.
In the month prior to the auction, Bexley Public Radio Foundation’s WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM featured the sale prominently in its schedule of auctions. Select lots were featured in the radio station’s regular auction news coverage.
One very important piece scheduled to be sold was the series Life of Toussaint L’Overture by Jacob Lawrence. The series was identified by Swann Galleries as Lot 230. This important work was offered from the collection of Health Legacy of Cleveland, Inc. Proceeds from its sale were dedicated to provide scholarships for African-American students from the Cleveland area to attend medical and dental school.
Listeners interested in viewing the works sold at this auction can view the sale catalog online at the Swann Galleries website.
For the eighteen lots covered by WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM, the sale results were mixed. Four lots won hammer prices above the pre-auction estimates. Eight lots received prices below the estimates. None of the hammer prices was within the pre-auction estimates. Six items were withdrawn from the sale.
The withdrawn items included: Lot 230 “The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture” series by Jacob Lawrence (pre-auction estimate of $100,000-150,000); Lot 83 a work by Allan R. Crite ”Holy Family”, an offset lithograph of a brush and ink drawing (pre-auction estimate $2,000-3,000); Lot 87 titled Pourquoi by Robert Blackburn; Lot 90 Norman Lewis an untitled yellow and green composition (pre-auction estimate $10,000-15,000); Lot 150 a sculpture by Elizabeth Catlett titled “Sister” in green marble, (pre-auction estimate $150,000-200,000); and Lot 211 by Ernest Crichlow Untitled (Girl and Boy Outside Church Doors) (pre-auction estimate $30,000-50,000). Also withdrawn were Lot 83 an offset lithograph by Allan R. Crite titled " Holy Family."
All of the sale results including those lots not reported by WCRX-LP 102.1 FM are available on the Swann Galleries website.
Four artworks received hammer prices above the pre-auction estimates included:
Lot 71 Hughie Lee-Smith work that is untitled (Still Life with Green Cloth).The work is an oil on canvas completed in 1955. The pre-auction estimate for this work was $12,000-18,000 . It received a selling price of $20,000.
Lot 93 Hale Woodruff (1900 - 1980) a work titled “Celestial Gate”. Oil on canvas, circa 1960. The work is illustrated in thepublications: Hale Woodruff 50 Years of His Art, The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, 1979, p. 38. Pre-auction estimate was $40,000-60,000. Actual hammer price is $75,000.
Lot 119 Hartwell Yeargans (1915 - 2005) This is a color woodcut on imitation Japan paper, called “Sunbathers” made in 1965. Pre-auction estimate was $1,500-2,500 and actual sellingprice is $3,000.
Lot 185 Allan Rohan Crite (1910 - 2007) description of the work is Omolangidi Wooden Doll, Nigeria. The work is an offset color lithograph on thin wove paper, 1977. the Americas." Estimate $1,000-1,500. Actual sale price is $1,600.
Eight lots were sold below their pre-auction estimates:
Lot 72 by Margaret Burroughs (1917 - ) entitled “Black Venus.” Estimate $1,000-1,500. Actual sale price $800.
Lot 76 Untitled (Abstract Still Life). By Robert Blackburn (1920 - 2003) Color crayons on wove paper, circa 1955-1960 Estimate $2,000-3,000. Actual price $1,500.
Lot 146 Ernie Barnes (1938 - ) ”Pool Hall.” Oil on canvas, circa 1970. Barnes played professional football in the NFL in the early 1960s before beginning a celebrated career as a figurative painter and graphic artist. Estimate $20,000-30,000. Actual sale price $16,000.
Lot 182 Jacob Lawrence (1917 - 2000) The Swearing In. Color screenprint on wove paper, 1977. Lawrence was commissioned to commemorate the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter in 1977 with other contemporary artists. Estimate $4,000-6,000. Actual auction price $3,400.
Lot 190 Barbara Chase Riboud (1939 - ) Column and Fissure, No.1. Charcoal on wove paper, 1978. She is also known as the author of several historical novels, including the award-winning best seller Sally Hemings. Pre-auction estimate $4,000-6,000. Actual sale price $2,600.
Lot 191 Barbara Chase Riboud (1939 - ) Poem Column: My Sun is Your Moon. Charcoal and pencil on wove paper, 1978. Estimate $4,000-6,000. Hammer price $2,800.
Lot 199 Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988) Autumn of the Rooster. Color lithograph, 1983. Estimate $4,000-6,000. Actual sale price $3,600.
Lot 201 Jacob Lawrence (1917 - 2000) No. 4, People in the Park. Color screenprint on Somerset wove paper, 1983. Estimate $3,000-5,000. Hammer price $1,700.
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Works by such important American masters as Jacob Lawrence and Hartwell Yeargans were offered for sale on the auction block. Other important artists included Aaron Douglas, Elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Hale Woodruff and Henry Ossawa Tanner.
The auction sale was conducted Tuesday, February 19 at the Swann Galleries in 104 East 21st Street in Manhattan and was entitled African-American Fine Art, Sale No 2136. This is the third sale of African-American art conducted at Swann Galleries and represents an important institutional commitment to making a market for important work by African-American artists. The work offered for sale includes pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries that are paintings, prints, drawings, collages and sculpture.
In the month prior to the auction, Bexley Public Radio Foundation’s WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM featured the sale prominently in its schedule of auctions. Select lots were featured in the radio station’s regular auction news coverage.
One very important piece scheduled to be sold was the series Life of Toussaint L’Overture by Jacob Lawrence. The series was identified by Swann Galleries as Lot 230. This important work was offered from the collection of Health Legacy of Cleveland, Inc. Proceeds from its sale were dedicated to provide scholarships for African-American students from the Cleveland area to attend medical and dental school.
Listeners interested in viewing the works sold at this auction can view the sale catalog online at the Swann Galleries website.
For the eighteen lots covered by WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM, the sale results were mixed. Four lots won hammer prices above the pre-auction estimates. Eight lots received prices below the estimates. None of the hammer prices was within the pre-auction estimates. Six items were withdrawn from the sale.
The withdrawn items included: Lot 230 “The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture” series by Jacob Lawrence (pre-auction estimate of $100,000-150,000); Lot 83 a work by Allan R. Crite ”Holy Family”, an offset lithograph of a brush and ink drawing (pre-auction estimate $2,000-3,000); Lot 87 titled Pourquoi by Robert Blackburn; Lot 90 Norman Lewis an untitled yellow and green composition (pre-auction estimate $10,000-15,000); Lot 150 a sculpture by Elizabeth Catlett titled “Sister” in green marble, (pre-auction estimate $150,000-200,000); and Lot 211 by Ernest Crichlow Untitled (Girl and Boy Outside Church Doors) (pre-auction estimate $30,000-50,000). Also withdrawn were Lot 83 an offset lithograph by Allan R. Crite titled " Holy Family."
All of the sale results including those lots not reported by WCRX-LP 102.1 FM are available on the Swann Galleries website.
Four artworks received hammer prices above the pre-auction estimates included:
Lot 71 Hughie Lee-Smith work that is untitled (Still Life with Green Cloth).The work is an oil on canvas completed in 1955. The pre-auction estimate for this work was $12,000-18,000 . It received a selling price of $20,000.
Lot 93 Hale Woodruff (1900 - 1980) a work titled “Celestial Gate”. Oil on canvas, circa 1960. The work is illustrated in thepublications: Hale Woodruff 50 Years of His Art, The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, 1979, p. 38. Pre-auction estimate was $40,000-60,000. Actual hammer price is $75,000.
Lot 119 Hartwell Yeargans (1915 - 2005) This is a color woodcut on imitation Japan paper, called “Sunbathers” made in 1965. Pre-auction estimate was $1,500-2,500 and actual sellingprice is $3,000.
Lot 185 Allan Rohan Crite (1910 - 2007) description of the work is Omolangidi Wooden Doll, Nigeria. The work is an offset color lithograph on thin wove paper, 1977. the Americas." Estimate $1,000-1,500. Actual sale price is $1,600.
Eight lots were sold below their pre-auction estimates:
Lot 72 by Margaret Burroughs (1917 - ) entitled “Black Venus.” Estimate $1,000-1,500. Actual sale price $800.
Lot 76 Untitled (Abstract Still Life). By Robert Blackburn (1920 - 2003) Color crayons on wove paper, circa 1955-1960 Estimate $2,000-3,000. Actual price $1,500.
Lot 146 Ernie Barnes (1938 - ) ”Pool Hall.” Oil on canvas, circa 1970. Barnes played professional football in the NFL in the early 1960s before beginning a celebrated career as a figurative painter and graphic artist. Estimate $20,000-30,000. Actual sale price $16,000.
Lot 182 Jacob Lawrence (1917 - 2000) The Swearing In. Color screenprint on wove paper, 1977. Lawrence was commissioned to commemorate the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter in 1977 with other contemporary artists. Estimate $4,000-6,000. Actual auction price $3,400.
Lot 190 Barbara Chase Riboud (1939 - ) Column and Fissure, No.1. Charcoal on wove paper, 1978. She is also known as the author of several historical novels, including the award-winning best seller Sally Hemings. Pre-auction estimate $4,000-6,000. Actual sale price $2,600.
Lot 191 Barbara Chase Riboud (1939 - ) Poem Column: My Sun is Your Moon. Charcoal and pencil on wove paper, 1978. Estimate $4,000-6,000. Hammer price $2,800.
Lot 199 Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988) Autumn of the Rooster. Color lithograph, 1983. Estimate $4,000-6,000. Actual sale price $3,600.
Lot 201 Jacob Lawrence (1917 - 2000) No. 4, People in the Park. Color screenprint on Somerset wove paper, 1983. Estimate $3,000-5,000. Hammer price $1,700.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Bexley, Ohio. Residential tax abatements for restorations using authentic materials
One of the charms of Bexley is the residential architecture of the community. Design, materials and construction work together with superior landscaping to present pleasant vistas in the twenty seven neighborhoods of Bexley.
Small pleasant cottages grace many Bexley streets and neighborhoods.
Other Bexley neighborhoods have houses that look large and comfortable, timeless with quiet, unobtrusive architectural fittings of bygone eras.
Then there are austere Bexley mansions that amaze our eyes with architectural elegance, craftsmanship and fine materials.
An important component of these pleasing domestic buildings is the materials used in the original construction. Slate roofs, copper gutters and down spouts, quarried stones, bronze fittings, wrought iron fittings and hinges. All of these are subtle attributes that compliment the architectural features and landscaping of the homes of Bexley.
Sometime on a walk, focus only on the materials used to construct Bexley residences. You will soon recognize the houses with authentic materials. These are not loud pronouncements. They are quiet nuanced fittings that whisper “quality, skill, excellence."
Many of the materials used in contemporary additions and restorations are not authentic. Brass-plated steel replaces solid brass hinges; asphalt shingles replace slate and so on.
In small increments, perhaps only infinitesimal increments, the charm of Bexley residential architecture is being eroded.
A brass-plated steel hinge is substituted for a solid brass hinge. It’s not a major change. But the substitute is a small erosion of excellence. One hinge this year, one next year and then a plastic mail box replaces the wrought iron mail box.
Does anyone care that authentic materials are disappearing?
Of course practical household finance determines some of this erosion. Authentic materials are expensive, and sometimes not available. Sometimes, repairs are practical problems that surprise a budget. More often repairs are not ocassions for aesthetic reflections and so we choose the practical solutions.
As a community, should we encourage decisions that favor authenticity? How can we encourage the use of original materials in new construction, restorations and repairs?
Should the municipality take some action to encourage a market in Bexley for authentic materials?
In Bexley, real estate tax abatements have been granted for commercial, mixed retail and multi-family residential structures. Some of the tax abatements have been granted to buildings that imitate period architecture.
These same buildings use modern materials that give the impression of authentic period materials. But a moment’s glance tells the sad story of deception that these fake materials express.
The public tax abatements did not purchase something authentic for this community.
There are advantages to the modern building materials. Obviously.
But the advantages, whatever they might be, have nothing to do with aesthetics.
And living in Bexley is all about the aesthetics of daily life. Beauty in all that is quotidian.
Is it time to to subsidize things that bring beauty to our community life each day?
When families improve their houses and pick up the expense of authentic materials, should the community offer those families real estate tax abatements for their choice to preserve the beauty and the authenticity of their repairs and restorations?
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WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM, Local Power Radio
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Columbus, OH 43209
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Small pleasant cottages grace many Bexley streets and neighborhoods.
Other Bexley neighborhoods have houses that look large and comfortable, timeless with quiet, unobtrusive architectural fittings of bygone eras.
Then there are austere Bexley mansions that amaze our eyes with architectural elegance, craftsmanship and fine materials.
An important component of these pleasing domestic buildings is the materials used in the original construction. Slate roofs, copper gutters and down spouts, quarried stones, bronze fittings, wrought iron fittings and hinges. All of these are subtle attributes that compliment the architectural features and landscaping of the homes of Bexley.
Sometime on a walk, focus only on the materials used to construct Bexley residences. You will soon recognize the houses with authentic materials. These are not loud pronouncements. They are quiet nuanced fittings that whisper “quality, skill, excellence."
Many of the materials used in contemporary additions and restorations are not authentic. Brass-plated steel replaces solid brass hinges; asphalt shingles replace slate and so on.
In small increments, perhaps only infinitesimal increments, the charm of Bexley residential architecture is being eroded.
A brass-plated steel hinge is substituted for a solid brass hinge. It’s not a major change. But the substitute is a small erosion of excellence. One hinge this year, one next year and then a plastic mail box replaces the wrought iron mail box.
Does anyone care that authentic materials are disappearing?
Of course practical household finance determines some of this erosion. Authentic materials are expensive, and sometimes not available. Sometimes, repairs are practical problems that surprise a budget. More often repairs are not ocassions for aesthetic reflections and so we choose the practical solutions.
As a community, should we encourage decisions that favor authenticity? How can we encourage the use of original materials in new construction, restorations and repairs?
Should the municipality take some action to encourage a market in Bexley for authentic materials?
In Bexley, real estate tax abatements have been granted for commercial, mixed retail and multi-family residential structures. Some of the tax abatements have been granted to buildings that imitate period architecture.
These same buildings use modern materials that give the impression of authentic period materials. But a moment’s glance tells the sad story of deception that these fake materials express.
The public tax abatements did not purchase something authentic for this community.
There are advantages to the modern building materials. Obviously.
But the advantages, whatever they might be, have nothing to do with aesthetics.
And living in Bexley is all about the aesthetics of daily life. Beauty in all that is quotidian.
Is it time to to subsidize things that bring beauty to our community life each day?
When families improve their houses and pick up the expense of authentic materials, should the community offer those families real estate tax abatements for their choice to preserve the beauty and the authenticity of their repairs and restorations?
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Bexley Public Radio Foundation operating as
WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM, Local Power Radio
2700 E. Main St., Suite 208
Columbus, OH 43209
Voice (614) 235 2929
Fax (614) 235 3008
Email wcrxlp@yahoo.com
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Bexley, Ohio. Bexley Consumer Price Index announced by community radio station.
WCRX-LP announced that its first report on retail prices in Bexley, Ohio will be aired on the Thursday, February 21, 2008 broadcast at 102.1 FM.
Laura Franks, WCRS-LP programming chairwoman and station statistician, will present the first consumer price report. She said that the Bexley CPI is designed to permit listeners to evaluate changes in retail prices in Bexley, Ohio in comparison to national data reported by the Bureau of Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor.
Radio station manager John Manning said that WCRX-LP has established a market basket of common items purchased at retail in Bexley. Price data has been collected for the fourth quarter, 2007 and the first quarter, 2008. The report is based on a comparison of price data for these two time periods.
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Columbus, OH 43209
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Laura Franks, WCRS-LP programming chairwoman and station statistician, will present the first consumer price report. She said that the Bexley CPI is designed to permit listeners to evaluate changes in retail prices in Bexley, Ohio in comparison to national data reported by the Bureau of Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor.
Radio station manager John Manning said that WCRX-LP has established a market basket of common items purchased at retail in Bexley. Price data has been collected for the fourth quarter, 2007 and the first quarter, 2008. The report is based on a comparison of price data for these two time periods.
Contact us.
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Bexley Public Radio Foundation operating as
WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM, Local Power Radio
2700 E. Main St., Suite 208
Columbus, OH 43209
Voice (614) 235 2929
Fax (614) 235 3008
Email wcrxlp@yahoo.com
Blog http://agentofcurrency.blogspot.com
Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Bexley Public Radio Foundation.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Bexley, Ohio. Gallery Players opens production of "Forum."
John Manning interviewed his regular Friday guest Kriss Galloway. They discussed events scheduled for the Jewish Community Center including a performance by an Israeli Jazz artist.
Israeli native Gilad Hekselman and his trio of musicians were the featured guests during an evening of Jazz and Barbecue on Sunday, Feb. 17, at at 8 p.m. the JCC of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave.
Since his arrival in New York in 2004, the 25-year-old Hekselman has been earning a reputation as one of the most promising guitarists in the city.
He has shared the stage with many top names in the New York jazz scene, including Gretchen Parlato, Chris Potter, Greg Hutchinson and Reuben Rogers to name a few. He has played the Blue Note, Jazz Gallery, Smalls, 55 Bar, Dizzy’s Club, Minton’s Playhouse and Fat Cat. He has toured in Switzerland, Norway, Spain and Israel, and has played at numerous jazz festivals.
Manning and Galloway also discussed he Gallery Players production of ‘A Funny Thing Happened To Me On The Way To The Forum’ which will open on February 23.
Gallery Players, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Columbus’ theater group will open Stephen Sondheim’s A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, on Saturday, February 23 at 8 p.m.
Kriss said that the Sondheim musical centers around life in three adjacent houses in ancient Rome. In the center is the house of Senex, who lives there with wife Domina, son, Hero, and several slaves, including head slave Hysterium and the musical's main character Pseudolus, who wishes to buy, win, or steal his freedom. He is the slave of young Hero, son of Senex and Domina.
One of the neighboring houses is a brothel run by Marcus Lycus; the other houses the ancient Erronius, who is searching for his long-lost children (stolen in infancy by pirates).
One day, Senex and Domina go on a trip and leave Pseudolus in charge of Hero. Hero confides to Pseudolus that he is in love with the lovely Philia, one of the courtesans in the brothel next door. Pseudolus promises to help him win Philia's love in exchange for his freedom. Unfortunately, Philia has been promised to a pre-eminent soldier, Captain Miles Gloriosus, who is on his way to pick up his prize.
Kriss said that the ensuing craziness of mistaken identities and mixed-up pairs creates a non-stop laugh-fest.
The production is directed by Pam Hill. Listeners who are familiar with Sondheim's darker pieces like "Sweeney Todd" will be surprised at this farce.
Kriss said that the lead role is performed by Jared Saltman, known to many as the JCC’s Cultural Arts Director.
Showtimes are:
• Saturday, February 23, March 1 and 8, at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, February 24, March 2 and 9, at 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 28 and March 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for JCC members, $16 for nonmembers, $10 for senior members, $14 for senior nonmembers, $6 for children or students, and $8 per ticket for groups of 10 or more. To order tickets online, visit the Gallery Players website at www.jccgalleryplayers.org, or contact Saltman, at (614) 559-6248 or jsaltman@columbusjcc.org. Gallery Players, started in 1948, is the oldest community theater group in Central Ohio.
John Manning and Kriss Galloway then discussed JCC Summer Camp and the opening of registration.
Kriss said that it won't be long before the warmer months of summer will be here and that it is time to start registering for the JCC Summer Camp.
The JCC’s Summer Camp brochure is now available online, with registrations beginning February 8. Kriss said that Rachel Fox, JCC Camping Services director, has kept the camp fees level with the charges of last year.
Kriss said that every JCC Summer Camper participates in fun, age-appropriate activities throughout the week including arts and crafts, Judaics, high ropes course, boating, sports, free swim and outdoor survival.
JCC Summer Camps are accredited by the American Camping Association and offer camping options for ages 3 to 25. For example, there is:
Camp Yeladim - a camp for children ages two through three years, eight months (by December 1, 2007), offered at three JCC locations: JCC College Avenue in Bexley, JCC North in Dublin, and JCC New Albany.
Camp Ora – for campers ages three (by September 30, 2007) through entering Kindergarten, and Camp Chaverim - designed for campers entering Kindergarten through third grade, both offered at the JCC College Avenue location.
Camp Shemesh - for campers ages three years, nine months (by September 30, 2007) through entering second grade, at the JCC New Albany.
In addition to typical day camp activities, campers at the JCC College Avenue location receive swim lessons by certified Red Cross instructors in the JCC pool. Camp Chaverim campers also are given time each afternoon for free swim.
If spending the day outdoors in the woods, hiking, climbing, swimming, riding bikes, or making art is more your campers’ style, then the JCC’s Camp Hoover, located on the shores of the Hoover Reservoir in Westerville, is the perfect solution.
Camp Hoover, designed for campers entering 4th through 8th grades, is located on a 28-acre rustic woodland. It boasts beautiful woods, boat dock, high ropes course, swimming pool, bathhouse, pavilion, basketball court, bike trails, athletic fields, archery range and art area.
Camp Arye, located at the JCC College Avenue and the JCC Camp Hoover locations, is for children, teens, and young adults between the ages of 3 and 25 with special needs, including physical, cognitive, emotional, developmental, and learning disabilities. Camp Arye’s staff embraces each participant’s individuality, and supports campers in an effort to focus on their abilities and to challenge themselves to achieve both new and existing goals. Children transition between adaptive physical education, adaptive movement, music, Judaics, adaptive art, swim lessons, socialization and free swim.
Camp Arye’s staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 ensures campers the opportunity for adventure and accomplishment with the safest supervision standards. Families also may provide their own aides if they feel their children will benefit from a one-to-one ratio. In addition, a registered nurse or an American Red Cross certified first aid provider is at each of the camp sites during hours of camp operation.
In addition, the JCC offers Specialty Camps for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. For one week, these camps focus on particular activities, including Circus, golf, tennis, basketball, flag football, soccer, cheerleading, skateboarding, clay and craft, cooking, and magic, as well as a Summer Kick-off Camp and a Post-Camp Safari.
The JCC offers flexible enrollment options to meet the needs of busy families, as well as transportation and extended childcare. For more information, visit the JCC Summer Camp website at www.columbusjcc.org/summercamps08.
Kriss and John then discussed the 4th Annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival set for March 8-13. The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Columbus will present six days of gripping drama, thought-provoking documentaries, and heartwarming comedies during its 4th Annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival from March 8 to 13. This year‚ the festival features 11 features and documentaries from Argentina, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico and the United States, to be shown at six venues throughout the city‚ including the Drexel Theater in Bexley and the Drexel Gateway.
Emily Schuss is the film festival director for the JCC.
One of the highlights of this year‚ film festival will be an entire day of documentaries at the Drexel Gateway on Sunday, March 9,‚‚In addition, Block's Bagels will be serving complimentary bagels during the event, which is named Block's and Docs.
The documentaries range from a father-son road trip to boxing, and from female comics to the eviction of Jewish settlers from their Gaza homes.
Additional special events taking place during the film festival include an Opening Night Party on Saturday, March 8, at the Columbus Museum of Art, during which the Distinguished Arts Award will be given; a pre-screening reception at Bexley‚ Michael Garcia salon on Monday, March 10; an Educational Symposium, "Can Confronting the Past Heal a Community?" in tribute to the late Benson A. Wolman, on Tuesday, March 11, at the Wexner Center for the Arts, and a special appearance by Oded Gur Arie, son of The Champagne Spy on Wednesday, March 12.
Many of the films are produced independently outside of the U.S. and do not adhere to the American movie rating system. as we know it. However, the majority of the films scheduled are equivalent to a PG-13 movie. Nonetheless there are a few exceptions. Check the festivals website for determinations of the exceptions.
Some calendar items that Manning and Galloway wanted to cover but ran out of time to include are:
New Horizons 60+ Group Plans Activities at the JCC
The New Horizons 60+ group for active senior adults is planning a variety of activities in the upcoming weeks at the JCC of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave. In fact, they will be:
Attending the theater. On Sunday, February 24, the group will be gathering to attend Gallery Players’ production of A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum. The cost is $10 and includes a box lunch at 1 p.m., followed by the show at 2:30 p.m. RSVPs are a must.
Playing Nintendo Wii. On Wednesday, February 20, beginning at 11 a.m., the group will see what all the excitement is about by getting to play Nintendo Wii. Participants will have the opportunity to test the new video-game versions of bowling, boxing and tennis.
Celebrating February Birthdays. On Wednesday, February 27, at 11 a.m., the musical group, 3C Highway, will help the group celebrate everyone with a birthday in February.
Having Lively Discussions. Every Monday at 11 a.m., the New Horizons group gathers to discuss current events, local issues, stories – and even share a joke or two. In addition, at least once a month the Yiddish speakers in the group gather for a meeting – conducted entirely in Yiddish. The next meeting will be held on February 20 at Creekside. (Contact Ann Rubin at 614-231-5838 for more info.)
Exercising and Dancing. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, there are a variety of exercise and gentle movement classes to help fight the wintertime blahs. Chair Fit is held both days at 11 a.m., to help seniors improve their flexibility, strength, and circulation – all while sitting in a chair. Or, if a little more energy fits your style, Forever Fit classes are held both days at 8 a.m., and incorporate stretching, strength training, and low-impact aerobics designed especially for seniors. (Both classes are taught by Gail Rosenblum.) If your back aches and you just want to learn how to stretch it properly with the gentle movements of Yoga, each Tuesday, from 12 to 12:45 p.m., a Lunchtime Yoga for the Back class is held in the Diamond Family Fitness Center at the JCC. But if you’ve “gotta dance,” then the Line Dancing class, taught by Mary Bova-Ervin each Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m., is definitely something you should try. The fee per dancer is $4, and remember to wear comfortable dancing shoes or sneakers.
Eating Kosher lunches. Every Monday through Friday at noon, the JCC, in collaboration with LifeCare Alliance, offers the only Kosher lunch site in town for adults 60 and over for a nominal donation of $1.25 per meal. Register one day in advance, please, by calling (614) 231-2731, ext. 243.
And remember, you don’t have to be a JCC member, nor do you have to be Jewish, to enjoy the camaraderie and the fun! For more information and to make reservations, contact Debbie Vinocur, JCC New Horizons program director, at (614) 559-6214 or dvinocur@columbusjcc.org.
New Program for Special Needs Adults Being Planned
Don’t sit at home with the wintertime “blahs.” Come and join the fun at the JCC with this new program, designed especially for independent adults age 35 and over with special needs!
Each Tuesday, beginning at Noon, join us for a delicious kosher lunch for a nominal fee of $1.25. Then at 12:30 p.m., those interested will gather to play cards and games such as Scrabble, Uno, Bunco, and Checkers.
For more information, contact Debbie Vinocur, JCC New Horizons program director, at (614) 559-6214.
Belly Dancing Class Returns to JCC
By popular demand, Belly Dance instructor Laylia is returning in February to teach another session for women only. “Belly dance is a fun way to work your entire body – don’t knock it ‘till you try it,” said Beth McCullough, JCC Fitness specialist.
The session starts Wednesday, Feb. 27 and run for 6 weeks, through Wednesday, April 2. Class time will be 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $70 for JCC general members and $60 for JCC Health Center members. Enrollment and payment must be made in advance.
For more information specific to this session, contact McCullough at (614) 559-6217 or visit the JCC website at www.columbusjcc.org. More information about Laylia may be found at www.laylia.com.
Krav Maga is Back at the JCC of Columbus
Krav Maga, the self-defense techniques used by the Israeli Defense Forces, is returning to the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Columbus for a six-week course beginning February 20. Instructor Denise Tibbs will teach the one-hour classes from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. each Wednesday. Those interested who are age 16 and over may attend any or all of the classes, which end March 26.
“Krav Maga, which in Hebrew means ‘close combat,’ is not only a total body workout, it also teaches participants defense techniques aimed to neutralize potentially life-threatening situations and escape as rapidly and safely as possible,” said Beth McCullough, JCC Fitness Program Director.
“Krav Maga is an intense mixed aerobic and anaerobic workout, relying heavily on the use of pads in order to experience both delivery and defense of strikes at full force,” she said. “It can be almost as taxing to hold a pad as to practice against one.”
To register or for more information, contact McCullough at (614) 559-6207, or visit the JCC website at www.columbusjcc.org.
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Israeli native Gilad Hekselman and his trio of musicians were the featured guests during an evening of Jazz and Barbecue on Sunday, Feb. 17, at at 8 p.m. the JCC of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave.
Since his arrival in New York in 2004, the 25-year-old Hekselman has been earning a reputation as one of the most promising guitarists in the city.
He has shared the stage with many top names in the New York jazz scene, including Gretchen Parlato, Chris Potter, Greg Hutchinson and Reuben Rogers to name a few. He has played the Blue Note, Jazz Gallery, Smalls, 55 Bar, Dizzy’s Club, Minton’s Playhouse and Fat Cat. He has toured in Switzerland, Norway, Spain and Israel, and has played at numerous jazz festivals.
Manning and Galloway also discussed he Gallery Players production of ‘A Funny Thing Happened To Me On The Way To The Forum’ which will open on February 23.
Gallery Players, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Columbus’ theater group will open Stephen Sondheim’s A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, on Saturday, February 23 at 8 p.m.
Kriss said that the Sondheim musical centers around life in three adjacent houses in ancient Rome. In the center is the house of Senex, who lives there with wife Domina, son, Hero, and several slaves, including head slave Hysterium and the musical's main character Pseudolus, who wishes to buy, win, or steal his freedom. He is the slave of young Hero, son of Senex and Domina.
One of the neighboring houses is a brothel run by Marcus Lycus; the other houses the ancient Erronius, who is searching for his long-lost children (stolen in infancy by pirates).
One day, Senex and Domina go on a trip and leave Pseudolus in charge of Hero. Hero confides to Pseudolus that he is in love with the lovely Philia, one of the courtesans in the brothel next door. Pseudolus promises to help him win Philia's love in exchange for his freedom. Unfortunately, Philia has been promised to a pre-eminent soldier, Captain Miles Gloriosus, who is on his way to pick up his prize.
Kriss said that the ensuing craziness of mistaken identities and mixed-up pairs creates a non-stop laugh-fest.
The production is directed by Pam Hill. Listeners who are familiar with Sondheim's darker pieces like "Sweeney Todd" will be surprised at this farce.
Kriss said that the lead role is performed by Jared Saltman, known to many as the JCC’s Cultural Arts Director.
Showtimes are:
• Saturday, February 23, March 1 and 8, at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, February 24, March 2 and 9, at 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 28 and March 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for JCC members, $16 for nonmembers, $10 for senior members, $14 for senior nonmembers, $6 for children or students, and $8 per ticket for groups of 10 or more. To order tickets online, visit the Gallery Players website at www.jccgalleryplayers.org, or contact Saltman, at (614) 559-6248 or jsaltman@columbusjcc.org. Gallery Players, started in 1948, is the oldest community theater group in Central Ohio.
John Manning and Kriss Galloway then discussed JCC Summer Camp and the opening of registration.
Kriss said that it won't be long before the warmer months of summer will be here and that it is time to start registering for the JCC Summer Camp.
The JCC’s Summer Camp brochure is now available online, with registrations beginning February 8. Kriss said that Rachel Fox, JCC Camping Services director, has kept the camp fees level with the charges of last year.
Kriss said that every JCC Summer Camper participates in fun, age-appropriate activities throughout the week including arts and crafts, Judaics, high ropes course, boating, sports, free swim and outdoor survival.
JCC Summer Camps are accredited by the American Camping Association and offer camping options for ages 3 to 25. For example, there is:
Camp Yeladim - a camp for children ages two through three years, eight months (by December 1, 2007), offered at three JCC locations: JCC College Avenue in Bexley, JCC North in Dublin, and JCC New Albany.
Camp Ora – for campers ages three (by September 30, 2007) through entering Kindergarten, and Camp Chaverim - designed for campers entering Kindergarten through third grade, both offered at the JCC College Avenue location.
Camp Shemesh - for campers ages three years, nine months (by September 30, 2007) through entering second grade, at the JCC New Albany.
In addition to typical day camp activities, campers at the JCC College Avenue location receive swim lessons by certified Red Cross instructors in the JCC pool. Camp Chaverim campers also are given time each afternoon for free swim.
If spending the day outdoors in the woods, hiking, climbing, swimming, riding bikes, or making art is more your campers’ style, then the JCC’s Camp Hoover, located on the shores of the Hoover Reservoir in Westerville, is the perfect solution.
Camp Hoover, designed for campers entering 4th through 8th grades, is located on a 28-acre rustic woodland. It boasts beautiful woods, boat dock, high ropes course, swimming pool, bathhouse, pavilion, basketball court, bike trails, athletic fields, archery range and art area.
Camp Arye, located at the JCC College Avenue and the JCC Camp Hoover locations, is for children, teens, and young adults between the ages of 3 and 25 with special needs, including physical, cognitive, emotional, developmental, and learning disabilities. Camp Arye’s staff embraces each participant’s individuality, and supports campers in an effort to focus on their abilities and to challenge themselves to achieve both new and existing goals. Children transition between adaptive physical education, adaptive movement, music, Judaics, adaptive art, swim lessons, socialization and free swim.
Camp Arye’s staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 ensures campers the opportunity for adventure and accomplishment with the safest supervision standards. Families also may provide their own aides if they feel their children will benefit from a one-to-one ratio. In addition, a registered nurse or an American Red Cross certified first aid provider is at each of the camp sites during hours of camp operation.
In addition, the JCC offers Specialty Camps for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. For one week, these camps focus on particular activities, including Circus, golf, tennis, basketball, flag football, soccer, cheerleading, skateboarding, clay and craft, cooking, and magic, as well as a Summer Kick-off Camp and a Post-Camp Safari.
The JCC offers flexible enrollment options to meet the needs of busy families, as well as transportation and extended childcare. For more information, visit the JCC Summer Camp website at www.columbusjcc.org/summercamps08.
Kriss and John then discussed the 4th Annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival set for March 8-13. The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Columbus will present six days of gripping drama, thought-provoking documentaries, and heartwarming comedies during its 4th Annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival from March 8 to 13. This year‚ the festival features 11 features and documentaries from Argentina, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico and the United States, to be shown at six venues throughout the city‚ including the Drexel Theater in Bexley and the Drexel Gateway.
Emily Schuss is the film festival director for the JCC.
One of the highlights of this year‚ film festival will be an entire day of documentaries at the Drexel Gateway on Sunday, March 9,‚‚In addition, Block's Bagels will be serving complimentary bagels during the event, which is named Block's and Docs.
The documentaries range from a father-son road trip to boxing, and from female comics to the eviction of Jewish settlers from their Gaza homes.
Additional special events taking place during the film festival include an Opening Night Party on Saturday, March 8, at the Columbus Museum of Art, during which the Distinguished Arts Award will be given; a pre-screening reception at Bexley‚ Michael Garcia salon on Monday, March 10; an Educational Symposium, "Can Confronting the Past Heal a Community?" in tribute to the late Benson A. Wolman, on Tuesday, March 11, at the Wexner Center for the Arts, and a special appearance by Oded Gur Arie, son of The Champagne Spy on Wednesday, March 12.
Many of the films are produced independently outside of the U.S. and do not adhere to the American movie rating system. as we know it. However, the majority of the films scheduled are equivalent to a PG-13 movie. Nonetheless there are a few exceptions. Check the festivals website for determinations of the exceptions.
Some calendar items that Manning and Galloway wanted to cover but ran out of time to include are:
New Horizons 60+ Group Plans Activities at the JCC
The New Horizons 60+ group for active senior adults is planning a variety of activities in the upcoming weeks at the JCC of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave. In fact, they will be:
Attending the theater. On Sunday, February 24, the group will be gathering to attend Gallery Players’ production of A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum. The cost is $10 and includes a box lunch at 1 p.m., followed by the show at 2:30 p.m. RSVPs are a must.
Playing Nintendo Wii. On Wednesday, February 20, beginning at 11 a.m., the group will see what all the excitement is about by getting to play Nintendo Wii. Participants will have the opportunity to test the new video-game versions of bowling, boxing and tennis.
Celebrating February Birthdays. On Wednesday, February 27, at 11 a.m., the musical group, 3C Highway, will help the group celebrate everyone with a birthday in February.
Having Lively Discussions. Every Monday at 11 a.m., the New Horizons group gathers to discuss current events, local issues, stories – and even share a joke or two. In addition, at least once a month the Yiddish speakers in the group gather for a meeting – conducted entirely in Yiddish. The next meeting will be held on February 20 at Creekside. (Contact Ann Rubin at 614-231-5838 for more info.)
Exercising and Dancing. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, there are a variety of exercise and gentle movement classes to help fight the wintertime blahs. Chair Fit is held both days at 11 a.m., to help seniors improve their flexibility, strength, and circulation – all while sitting in a chair. Or, if a little more energy fits your style, Forever Fit classes are held both days at 8 a.m., and incorporate stretching, strength training, and low-impact aerobics designed especially for seniors. (Both classes are taught by Gail Rosenblum.) If your back aches and you just want to learn how to stretch it properly with the gentle movements of Yoga, each Tuesday, from 12 to 12:45 p.m., a Lunchtime Yoga for the Back class is held in the Diamond Family Fitness Center at the JCC. But if you’ve “gotta dance,” then the Line Dancing class, taught by Mary Bova-Ervin each Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m., is definitely something you should try. The fee per dancer is $4, and remember to wear comfortable dancing shoes or sneakers.
Eating Kosher lunches. Every Monday through Friday at noon, the JCC, in collaboration with LifeCare Alliance, offers the only Kosher lunch site in town for adults 60 and over for a nominal donation of $1.25 per meal. Register one day in advance, please, by calling (614) 231-2731, ext. 243.
And remember, you don’t have to be a JCC member, nor do you have to be Jewish, to enjoy the camaraderie and the fun! For more information and to make reservations, contact Debbie Vinocur, JCC New Horizons program director, at (614) 559-6214 or dvinocur@columbusjcc.org.
New Program for Special Needs Adults Being Planned
Don’t sit at home with the wintertime “blahs.” Come and join the fun at the JCC with this new program, designed especially for independent adults age 35 and over with special needs!
Each Tuesday, beginning at Noon, join us for a delicious kosher lunch for a nominal fee of $1.25. Then at 12:30 p.m., those interested will gather to play cards and games such as Scrabble, Uno, Bunco, and Checkers.
For more information, contact Debbie Vinocur, JCC New Horizons program director, at (614) 559-6214.
Belly Dancing Class Returns to JCC
By popular demand, Belly Dance instructor Laylia is returning in February to teach another session for women only. “Belly dance is a fun way to work your entire body – don’t knock it ‘till you try it,” said Beth McCullough, JCC Fitness specialist.
The session starts Wednesday, Feb. 27 and run for 6 weeks, through Wednesday, April 2. Class time will be 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $70 for JCC general members and $60 for JCC Health Center members. Enrollment and payment must be made in advance.
For more information specific to this session, contact McCullough at (614) 559-6217 or visit the JCC website at www.columbusjcc.org. More information about Laylia may be found at www.laylia.com.
Krav Maga is Back at the JCC of Columbus
Krav Maga, the self-defense techniques used by the Israeli Defense Forces, is returning to the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Columbus for a six-week course beginning February 20. Instructor Denise Tibbs will teach the one-hour classes from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. each Wednesday. Those interested who are age 16 and over may attend any or all of the classes, which end March 26.
“Krav Maga, which in Hebrew means ‘close combat,’ is not only a total body workout, it also teaches participants defense techniques aimed to neutralize potentially life-threatening situations and escape as rapidly and safely as possible,” said Beth McCullough, JCC Fitness Program Director.
“Krav Maga is an intense mixed aerobic and anaerobic workout, relying heavily on the use of pads in order to experience both delivery and defense of strikes at full force,” she said. “It can be almost as taxing to hold a pad as to practice against one.”
To register or for more information, contact McCullough at (614) 559-6207, or visit the JCC website at www.columbusjcc.org.
Contact us.
WCRX-LP Editorial Collective
Bexley Public Radio Foundation operating as
WCRX-LP, 102.1 FM, Local Power Radio
2700 E. Main St., Suite 208
Columbus, OH 43209
Voice (614) 235 2929
Fax (614) 235 3008
Email wcrxlp@yahoo.com
Blog http://agentofcurrency.blogspot.com
Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Bexley Public Radio Foundation.
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