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rare red stocking’s baseball card
an elderly california woman sparks interest in a piece of reds history
Bernice Gallego is not a name most Reds
fans are familiar with. But the 72-year-old
woman from Fresno, California is forever
linked with a piece of Cincinnati history.
While clearing out some of her antiques,
she stumbled across an 1869 Red Stocking
B. B. Club of Cincinnati baseball card. She
subsequently put the 140-year-old card up
for auction on eBay… for $10. After a flood
of inquiries, Bernice soon realized that the
card was worth far more than her asking
price. A few months ago she sold the card
at auction for just over $75,000.
Having heard the national hype, I went
to the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum to get
the scoop on Bernice’s card and what the
museum has from the oldest professional
team in baseball history.
“This is our version of the infamous
Fresno card,” says Chris Eckes, standing
next to a case filled with 19th century
memorabilia. Eckes is Chief Curator for the
Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. “This card
has actually been on loan to us since we
opened. So we were a little taken aback by
all the fan fair surrounding the Fresno card.
But it is a good story.”
Both cards are of the 1869 Red
Stockings, but there is a difference between
them. Bernice Gallego’s version was
produced by Peck & Snyder, a New York-
based sporting goods company. Capitalizing
on the growing popularity of baseball and
the Red Stockings in particular, they used
the classic image as promotion. When you
flip the card over, there is an advertisement
for the company.
“Other companies saw what Peck &
Snyder were doing and thought it was a
great idea,” Eckes continues. “One such
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company was George B. Ellard’s Red
Stocking Headquarters. It was a sporting
goods store that was just up the street
on Main. So our card has an authentic
Cincinnati connection, which makes it that
much more special.”
While baseball cards are not the
predominant item on display, the museum
houses an ever-changing collection of
them. They are incorporated as part of other
exhibits. At one time, there was a dedicated
baseball card exhibit that showcased at least
two cards of every beloved Reds player they
could locate. And they do have to locate the
items. There is not a warehouse of goods
waiting to be utilized.
“First off, as a museum, we don’t buy
anything. So everything that comes our way
is loaned or donated. A small percentage of
items are owned by the Reds organization,
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or donated directly to the museum. But we
are heavily dependent on loans and the
collecting community in Cincinnati has been
tremendous to us. There are some amazing
collections out there, and the collectors
have been very generous. If you do have
something that you think would be neat to
have on display, you would first call me. We
would then determine if it’s something we
don’t already have and if it’s something that
we should or could display.” After the item is
approved, you would enter into a very basic
loan contract with the museum. Originally,
there were annual contracts for each item,
but they soon found out that they didn’t need
“all the paperwork and
headaches.” Now there is an open-ended
loan period by mutual agreement – unless
the lender requests a firm date – which
typically lasts until a particular exhibit ends,
or the lender requests the item back. And as
long as the item is on display, it is insured by
the museum.
A Fairly New Idea. Over the years,
most sports clubs did not squirrel away
items or make a concerted effort to collect
memorabilia. Space was always at a
premium, so holding on to any thing that
may turn out to be a collector’s item was not
an option.
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Eckes explains that “it was just a matter
of practicality. Take jerseys for example.
If you go back far enough, jerseys were
recycled. When they started showing wear
at the major league level, they’d rip the
numbers off the back and send them down
to the minors. There is actually a great
science now where people can track back
and trace old repurposed jerseys.”
The hope of Eckes and his colleagues
is that the longer the museum is here, the
more it will be in the minds of fans and the
teams to hold on to items and lend or donate
them. While they do work with the club, the
Hall of Fame and Museum is
its own entity, separate from the Reds
organization. So it is only in recent years
that efforts have been made to collect items
and make them more available. The front
office and even the players and coaches
in the clubhouse are now active in pulling
things that are significant to Reds history or
baseball history in general.
While the concept of a team hall of fame
is not new, a museum to display a team’s
history is an idea that has only taken hold in
the last few years. Only a handful of clubs
have a dedicated structure for this purpose.
Teams that are building new ballparks,
like the Cardinals and Yankees, are also
incorporating museums into their plans.
“We collaborate with those that do
have museums and those that are looking
to create them. They get to learn from our
mistakes and our successes,” Eckes points
out. “And it’s not just baseball teams. The
Patriots sent down a contingent to go
through what we’ve done when they were
building their facility. The Cowboys did the
same thing. So it’s very encouraging to see
that so many teams want to do something
with their heritage.”
On Deck. There is a vast collection that
will remain on display on a permanent basis.
These are the more popular items like a
Pete Rose jersey from his record-breaking
’85 season and the Schotzie World Series
“ring” – an exact replica of the team’s
1990 championship ring (sans diamonds)
that was made as a championship belt for
Marge Schott’s Saint Bernard. Other older
items, like the 1869 Red Stockings card, and
memorabilia from players like Ted Kluzuski
and Wally Post are also slotted to be around
for quite some time.
Many large displays will also remain,
though some of the items within them will
be rotated in and out. And each season
there are entirely new exhibits that the staff
begins planning years in advance.
 Fans will be able to enjoy two new
exhibits this year. Crosley Field Remembered
Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
shares the history of the home of the Reds
from 1912 to 1970. The Negro Leagues and
Cincinnati is part of the Reds’ season-long
celebration of the Civil Rights Game on June
20 against the Chicago White Sox. u
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also view a slideshow of images fom the
Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.
In-Season (March to September)
- Non-Game Days: Sunday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Game Days: Sunday to Saturday, 10:00 am until two hours after the end of the
game for all afternoon games. Sunday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm for all
evening games.
Offseason (October 5 to February 28)
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Closed on Mondays and major holidays.
Admission
- Adult Pass: $10, Includes unlimited visitation through December 31, 2009
- Senior Pass (55+): $8, Includes unlimited visitation through December 31, 2009
- Student Pass: $8, Includes unlimited visitation through December 31, 2009
- Children 4 and younger, active military members, and veterans are admitted
free of charge.
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staff picks
home accents from local merchants

Exquisitely Crewel What do

you get when combining the
artwork of Jose A.S. Londono
and hand creweled wool
embroidery? A dreamy Natura
pillow that is simply sublime.
Three sizes available. $98 - $198
@ HighStreet, (513) 723-1901.

Wise Choice This charming ceramic owl

creamer can stand guard over your morning
coffee, and during its free time can moonlight
as a handsome vase. $16 @ Sassy Boutique,
(513) 871-2500.

Got Paper? A copious assortment of

color and pattern is sure to quench even
the most creative appetites. Use it to wrap
a gift, make sleeves for your chandelier
or sconce, or create something that is
uniquely your own. $4 - $18 @ Margot
Madison, (513) 871-2069.

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 Trayed Up Trade in the plain, mundane
wood trays and graduate to this hand
painted beauty. The vintage look hints of
the Old World. $175 @ Quince & Quinn,
(513) 321-3343.

Branching Out Who knew a maple branch

could be so glam? A tealight nestled among
these metallic leaves will certainly cause a stir. It’s Show TIme!
Available in English Oak or Maple: Silver, Brass Display a single metal
or Bronze. $28 @ MiCA, (513) 533-1974. carnival letter, or corral
a few letters to form a
word. Either way, it will
add instant wattage to
your home’s interior.
24” H, available in any
letter. $198 @ Nest,
(513) 871-8852.

Alphabet Soup This tasteful take on the ABC’s offers

a place for keys and random odds and ends to mingle,
serving up a platter of organization and beauty that’s really
appetizing. $30 @ Quince & Quinn, (513) 321-3343.

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the real story on real estate
what’s actually going on in the hyde park, mt. lookout, and oakley housing markets
“In general, I’d say that the housing market
in Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout, and Oakley is
down 10 to 15 percent,” says David Dawson
of Sibcy Cline from a conference room
looking out onto Hyde Park Square. “But if
you compare that to the hit other housing
markets have taken, or the hit your 401K
has probably taken, then it doesn’t look like
such a bad number.”
With the gift of hindsight comes the
knowledge that the downturn began in
March 2006; putting us right at the beginning
of the fourth year of an iffy housing market.
Cities like Miami saw huge runs up the
rollercoaster and are now seeing huge
drop-offs. Cincinnati, while showing good
appreciation and growth over the last half
decade, was much more steady in its climb.
And though we are not insulated, the fallout
has been minor compared to the horror
stories you may see in the national media.
It is important to consider the national
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picture. But the old adage holds true: all
real estate is local. The housing markets in
Dayton or Northern Kentucky or even across
town are facing completely different realities
than our cluster of villages.
Lee Robinson of Robinson Realtors
explains that “Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout, and
Oakley have actually been one of the bright
spots within the Cincinnati region during the
downturn. These are vibrant, active, and
sought after areas. So we haven’t seen
those value drops that others have.”
Dawson sees house values in Hyde
Park, Mt. Lookout, and Oakley at roughly
the same level they were three or four years
ago. If you purchased your home in 2003 or
before, it should be worth more today than
when you bought it. If you got into a property
a few years later, then the value should be
relatively the same as the purchase price.
But if you purchased during the overlap
between rising prices and eroding value,
then you are seeing a noticeable decline in
your equity,
Bridging the Equity Gap. It is generally
understood that it is a buyer’s market. First
time home buyers are in a great position
because they do not have to sell a property
in order to get into another one. However,
the weak market does provide a unique
opportunity for those that are looking to both
buy and sell.
“Let’s say you are taking a ten percent
hit,” says Robinson. “Most people are buying
up at fifty to one hundred percent of their
current home’s value. So, if you lose ten
percent on selling your $200,000 house, but
gain ten percent on purchasing a $300,000
house, then you come out ahead on the
deal.”
Dawson shares a similar story. “I just
had a closing last week with clients who
bought their house five years ago in East
Hyde Park and are moving to a larger home
in Mt. Lookout. Their property is on the
market right now, and they are basically not
going to make any money on it. But they had
a great house to live in for five years. When
we met to go over pricing, he said ‘Look,
I know we aren’t making anything on the
current house, but we couldn’t have gotten
this other property a year ago.’ I’ve probably
had half a dozen clients do that in the past
year.”
Stimulating the Market. The overall
housing market seems to be leveling off.
While the bottom may be on the horizon,
many are still skeptical. Neither Dawson or
Robinson are predicting a banner year in
2009.
A huge boost though is coming in the
form of the government stimulus package.
Since the elections in November, there has
been massive speculation
“I know we aren’t making anything on the
about the size and
effectiveness of the plan.
Would the government current house, but we couldn’t have
gotten this other property a year ago.”
give a five, ten, or fifteen
thousand dollar tax credit?
Would every American
citizen be guaranteed a 4 percent mortgage?
Many were holding off to see how it would
affect them. Now that the details are set in
stone, lenders, realtors, buyers, and sellers
can move forward.
“Now we’ve got the inducement of the
$8,000 tax credit. That is good for first time
homebuyers – which is defined as someone
who has not owned another piece of real
estate for at least 3 years – with an annual
income less than $75,000 for an individual
or $150,000 for a couple. That will stimulate
first time homebuyer and the bottom part of
the market, which will move throughout the
entire market in a domino effect,” Robinson
says.
Another problem plaguing the market is
the assumption that money is not available
to borrowers. Again, in some areas around
the country and the region, even people
with good credit scores may not be able to
get a car loan or a mortgage. But that does
not appear to be the case here. While it was
far easier to qualify for loans in years past,
qualified buyers in our area are not being
turned away like they are elsewhere. This,
coupled with interest rates that are hovering
at historic lows, is motivating buyers and
sellers to stay active.
Keeping a High Standard. Hyde Park,
Mt. Lookout, and Oakley are not feeling
the effects of multiple foreclosures and
short sells, which can take a toll on streets,
neighborhoods or entire communities. They
are taking place in the villages, but not to a
significant degree.
There is also a good balance of people
moving into and out of the area. This keeps
supply and demand at equilibrium. There
are those that move to Mason or Anderson
for the big house with the big yard. But there
are others that are unwilling to move outside
the villages they have come to love.
“It’s just a different lifestyle around
here. I’m a big fan of the city. And this area
is great,” Dawson boasts. “You can walk
to the park, or the store, or to school. It’s a
lifestyle choice. People are impressed that
they can get here from downtown within 10
minutes. And they are in awe of the beauty
of the area, the architecture, the large trees.
This is a real asset in pulling people in and
getting them interested in buying.”
The historic and quaint feel of the
villages is now being bolstered by the
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amenities usually associated with the
suburbs. Large stores and other chain
retailers and restaurants have sprung up
in the surrounding areas. This gives local
residents convenience without clutter.
And while the abundance of nearby
private and parochial schools are a definite
draw, many point out the strength of the
Cincinnati Public Schools – like Kilgour,
Walnut Hills, and Clark Montessori – that
children in the area attend.
Sellers in the area have a lot in their
arsenal to attract buyers and keep values
high.
Tips for the Current Market. The number
one key on the seller’s list has to be looking
at what has sold. Not what is available
for sale, but what has sold in the last
several months. Make sure to look beyond
the surface numbers
(bedrooms, bathrooms, and
price) to find out the details,
such as if and when major
updates where done, like to
a kitchen or bathroom. This
will allow you to price your
house realistically and competitively.
For those looking to purchase, it is still a
buyers market. But do not get overconfident
about price or availability. Waiting for interest
rates to drop a fraction of a percentage may
only save you a few dollars a month on your
mortgage and you may miss out on the right
house in the process. Plus, the onset of the
spring market means more buyers are vying
for the smaller available stock of houses.
Buyers and sellers should both be
aware that even in this market, houses are
being sold, and good houses that are priced
right will not be around forever. u
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 What your Trip
to the Store
may Mean to
The Planet
There is a lot of talk bantered around about
how to be more responsible when it comes
to the environment. Now the conversation
must also take into account how this will
all impact the economics of the new mil-
lennium. There are smart energy grids,
wind turbines, solar power,
clean coal (whatever that
means) – all promising
to lower pollution and our
energy bill. But these are
things that you and I have
very little, if any, control
over. What we can control
are much smaller everyday
choices that make a huge
impact.
Paper or Plastic? If you
are anything like me,
every week you pull into
your parking spot at the
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grocery store only to realize that you’ve
left your stylish, eco-friendly totes in the
kitchen. Despite your best efforts, you are
once again faced with the choice... paper or
plastic. Many may think paper is the clear
choice when trying to minimize your carbon
footprint. But the issue gets clouded when
you take a closer look.
Production is the first factor to take into con-
sideration. Approximately 14 million trees
are harvested every year to manufacture
paper bags. Some see this as attributing to
deforestation and erosion; others feel that
this is utilizing a renewable resource. In the
production of plastic bags, 12 million barrels
of oil used in the production of plastic bags.
But that is a slightly misleading statistic.
The oil used is a derivative from a waste
product of the refining process. So it is
actually an efficient use of oil materials that
are on hand.
Overall, manufacturing plastic bags uses
less energy and causes fewer emissions
than producing paper bags. It also produces
less of a burden on the environment dur-
ing transport because it is more compact
- weighing less and taking up less space.
This makes it much more efficient to ship
from the manufacturer to the end user.
At this point you may be thinking that plastic
seems like the way to go. But now we delve
into the reuse and recycle factor.
“Plastic bags are difficult to recycle,”
explains Brad Dunn, a recycling
manager for Rumpke. He goes on
to say that “most companies that
accept these bags for reprocess-
ing require them to be in an
almost like-new condition. This
typically results in them not being
included in co-mingled recycling
collections like Single Stream
curbside or drop box programs.” If
you live in Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout,
or Oakley, then you know most of the
grocers in our area make plastic bag
recycling an option. But Dunn points out that
if you compare the number of plastic bags
leaving the store, to the number that get
put back into the receptacles, most plastic
grocery bags are not being recycled.
In 2005, the Environmental Protection
Agency estimated that just over five percent
of all plastics bags were recycled. Since plas-
tic bags are not biodegradable, even if they
end up in a landfill, they still pose a negative
affect on the environment. And those that
end up as pollution can wreak havoc on
local ecosystems. This has prompted cities
like San Francisco and countries like Ireland
to ban the use of plastic bags all together.
If these plastic bags do actually make it back
to the recycling plant, they can typically be
repurposed only once. The quality and
integrity of the bag is so low by the second
time around that it is unusable. Compare
this to paper bags, which offer a much
better recycling outlook. Not
“An
EPA survey
indicated that
56% of all
paper bags
produced Were
recycled.”
only are paper
products easier to recycle because they are
allowed in curbside pickup, but they can be
repurposed many times over.
Dunn points out “In 2007, an EPA survey in-
dicated that 56% of all paper bags produced
were recycled. These go into the manu-
facturing of cardboard or boxboard liner,
which are items that can also be recycled
again, and again until the fiber shortens to
the point that it passes through the screens
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at the mill. Each time the pulp is recycled
it reduces the initial environmental impact
because it takes less energy and creates
less pollution to make the new item from
recycled content.”
There is no simple way to answer the
question of “paper or plastic.” If we assume
that people aren’t going to utilize recycling,
then plastic bags win out. They require less
energy and create fewer emissions during
production and transport. But as recycling
continues to become more prevalent, paper
bags are the way to go.
Your best bet is still to not forget
those canvas bags on your next
trip to the grocery store.
To Chop or Not to Chop? You
are back from the store. Your
tote bag is put up, your paper
bags have been placed into the
recycling bin, or your plastic bags
have been set aside to take back to
the grocery store for recycling. Dinner
is cooked and eaten... now it’s time for
cleanup. Before you put those food scraps
down the disposal, there are a few things
you should consider.
According to the Environmental Protection
Agency, Americans throw away over 25% of
the food we prepare. This results in nearly
100 billion pounds of food waste each year.
Most people think that food ending up in
a landfill is no big deal. It is food after all
– natural, organic – so it will biodegrade.
But food waste that ends up in landfills often
decomposes under anaerobic conditions.
Without oxygen, this decomposition pro-
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duces methane. Far more destructive than
carbon dioxide, methane is a highly potent
greenhouse gas.
Many think that putting table scraps into the
sink and running them through the garbage
disposal is the “green” thing to do. After
all, this reduces the amount of waste that
goes to landfills. And, as waste and water
treatment plants have become more sophis-
ticated and adopted new technologies, their
ability to handle food scraps has improved.
But most plants still have trouble disposing
of sewage sludge. Adding more food scraps
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increases the amount of sludge that must
be properly and safely dealt with. There
is research showing that sludge can have
a positive effect when used as fertilizer on
farms and crops. But the fear of chemicals,
metals, and toxic substances making their
way into the ground, not to mention the odor,
make this an undesirable alternative.
There is anotehr option, but it comes in the
form of two words every would-be do-gooder
hates to hear… compost pile. Composting
has a reputation for being a hassle. While
it is more involved than simply creating a
automatic indoor composter
pile of grass clippings and banana peels in
the back yard, there isn’t much required to
successfully compost. With compost bins,
barrel tumblers, and even automatic indoor
composters that look and act like trash
compactors, it’s never been easier to turn
natural waste into fertilizer and keep it out
of landfills.
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. Wheter you are
doing your part in the store and at home or
not, there are always more opportunities to
help clean up and better our community.
“We are a nonprofit organization here in
Cincinnati, and our mission is to help the city
to not just look better, but also be cleaner
and greener,” says Josman Rodriguez of
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful.
KCB has developed education programs for
adults and children. Teaching people about
the environment at an early age means that
there isn’t as much to clean up later. But
there is still work to do, so they also organize
and lead clean up events all over the city.
These events are made possible by lots of
volunteers. Volunteers which are gathered
from from the area where the cleanup is
taking place. “When the locals are involved,
What to Put in the Little Green Bin? Rumpke provides a list of items that can and cannot be put into your curbside recycling
bin. Make sure that items are clean or rinsed out and free of any food or debris. While you should remove lids, there is
no need to take off labels. If you have a large, electronic, or hazardous item, or an item that is not accepted by Rumpke
and are unsure if and where it can be recycled, contact the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services at
(513) 946-7734 or visit www.hcdoes.org.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

- Plastic bottles #1 and #2, no lids - Plastics #3-7
- Glass jars and bottles of any color - Plastics #1 and #2 that are not bottles, such
- Aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans as Cool Whip containers, butter tubs, or food trays
- Empty aerosol cans with lids and tips removed - Plastic bags
- Brown grocery bags - Motor oil jugs or other chemical containers
- Computer paper, and other mixed office paper - Styrofoam
- Corrugated cardboard, broken down to 3’x3’ - Lids/caps
- Envelopes, with or without windows - Window or drinking glass
- Junk mail - Light bulbs
- Magazines and Newspapers with inserts - Pizza boxes
- Paperboard, such as cereal boxes - Coat hangers or steel scrap
- Telephone books - Paint cans

they get to see what is actually taking place
in their community. The area is much more
likely to stay clean this way because those
that live there are involved and feel a sense
of pride about keeping the area kept up.”
But they do encourage people from any part
of town to help out however and whenever
they can.
a major feat. You can get involved with Keep
Cincinnati Beautiful through their volunteer-
ing and education opportunities, or their
Adopt-A-Spot program. Their biggest event
of the year is the Great American Cleanup.
Nearly 1,600 participants took part in last
year’s program. This year, the event will
take place on April 20.
You can learn more about Keep Cincinnati
Beautiful and how to get involved in their
efforts by calling (513)352-4387 or visiting
www. keepcincinnatibeautiful.org. u
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at www.EastsiderMagazine.com.

In addition to the education and cleanup

programs, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful is
very involved with the city government
and companies like Rumpke in recycling
initiatives. Their efforts have helped the city
increase the amount of waste that is being
recycled from 9% in 2006 to 12% in 2008.
When you consider that the city is putting
nearly 300,000 tons of waste into landfills
each year, every percentage point gained is
Audience Participation. In 2008, residents of Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout,
and Oakley participated in the following Hamilton County Department
of Environmental Services collection programs:
64 residents - Compost Bin Sale
125 residents - Computer Recycling
215 residents - Yardwaste Drop-Off Sites
510 residents - Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

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camp’s secret weapon
the buzz about emotional intelligence and your child
Why consider summer camp for your child?
Perhaps you hope to raise another Michelle
Kwan or Tiger Woods. Maybe you are
desperate for an alternative to a summer of
day care, chauffeuring, and video games.
There is another even more compelling
reason to consider a high-quality summer
camp. Children at summer camps are
learning vital life skills that will help them
grow – and will make their lives healthier
and happier all along the way. It’s the new
buzz word in educational theory that’s been
at work in quality summer camps for years:
Emotional Intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence: Nature or
Nurture? Children who attend camp often
demonstrate sophisticated skills in areas
scientists are suddenly watching closely.
Observers are finding that a set of abilities,
collectively called Emotional Intelligence,
has much to do with how children grow and
succeed. These skills – self-awareness,
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self-control, empathy, the ability to wait
(delayed gratification), the ability to listen,
cooperate, share, and work well with others
– are actually better predictors of adult
success and happiness than traditional IQ
scores.
In Emotional Intelligence, clinical
psychologist and author Daniel Goleman
makes two important assertions, assertions
that parents may not find surprising. His
first assertion is based on new research
that shows children whose Emotional
Intelligence skills are well-developed tend to
be more successful at school, have deeper
and healthier relationships, grow up to
have more fulfilling work lives, and become
valuable and contributing members of their
communities.
Goleman’s second assertion is these
Emotional Intelligence skills can be taught.
Children can learn and practice these
wonderfully valuable qualities under the
guidance of thoughtful and aware adults
– parents, teachers, and youth leaders of
all sorts. The importance of this assertion is
hard to overemphasize. Parents have long
tried to teach courtesy and politeness to their
children, but were never sure their teaching
could overcome innate tendencies. Parents
may have assumed certain tendencies, like
the patience children display naturally, their
ability to share, whether they are gentle
friends or playground bullies are present
from birth. A group of researchers, led by
Howard Gardner, a psychologist at the
Harvard School of Education, have proved
otherwise. They have shown that thoughtful
teaching, conversation, modeling, and
practice can develop and nurture these skills,
especially when that teaching is consistent
throughout a child’s day and year.
Real Challenges Build Resiliency.
There are ways to help kids grow up to be
the happy and productive people parents
hope they will be. And summer camp is a
vital part of the puzzle.
The best-kept secret in American
education is that great camps have been
teaching Emotional Intelligence since they
began. Besides their long years of practice
in this arena, camps have another edge.
Because camps are free of the demands
of curriculum and academic testing, camp
professionals can focus on those intangibles
that are part of the Emotional Intelligence
cluster.
When children are away from home with
new friends and the new challenges of camp,
they can learn more about themselves, their
own strengths, and abilities. Perhaps the
canoe doesn’t head where it should at first,
or a cabin-mate is unwilling to be friendly.
Away from the familiarity of home and school,
campers can test their own perseverance,
and, with caring and thoughtful help, build
new life skills for themselves. Meeting these
challenges brings true self-esteem, the kind
that is earned, not empty words. Talking
about self-esteem or trying to bolster it in
kids does not work without real challenge in
safe and supportive communities.
Social skills, too, grow exponentially at
camp. A campfire marshmallow roast is an
exercise in sharing of sticks and the front
row around the campfire. When campers
take turns carrying the lunch to the top of
the mountain, they learn firsthand how
wonderful working together can be. A good
counselor will gently remind his/her young
hikers of this lesson, not later, but during the
climb, when the message is fresh.
Teachable Moments at Camp.
Summer camps work hard to train staff
in modeling and teaching Emotional
Intelligence skills. Camp directors hire staff
with strengths in these areas over candidates
who are merely athletes or coaches. Camp
counselors can be wonderful role models for
children. They are often closer in age than
teachers, and the informal atmosphere of
camp encourages relaxed conversations
at picnics or getting ready for bed. Then,
too, there are usually more counselors with
the children than in a regular classroom,
allowing more interaction than one lone
hard-working teacher can possibly supply.
Every one of these interactions is a potential
teaching moment for essential life skills.
When children find adult friends at
camp who model perseverance, listening,
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teamwork, and appreciation of differences,
they set new and high standards for their
own behavior. When they feel appreciated
and valued by these friends, they are surer of
their ability to live happily away from home.
Successful camp summers can help smooth
the transition to college in later years.
Camp is a key opportunity for growth,
both for children who thrive at school and
for those who struggle. Talented students
develop their abilities to cooperate and
share in a community where they don’t worry
about grades and academic competition.
Children whose school lives are difficult find
real rewards in new opportunities to shine.
Having a chance to practice being a leader
may be a rare experience for them indeed!
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 At summer camp, children learn from
trained and thoughtful counselors. They
talk about Emotional Intelligence every day
and hone their skills in a safe and nurturing
community. Children at camp know firsthand
the value of cooperation and teamwork, and
they practice listening, sharing, and waiting
their turn every day.
After Camp and Beyond. When
campers return home from camp, parents
have an excellent opportunity to help them
keep building their summer skills throughout
the year. For examle, chores are often a
great teaching opportunity at home. Parents
who model working together as a family to
get jobs done are reinforcing vital lessons
from camp.
Empathy means recognizing others’
needs, literally “feeling with” another person.
Television reports are full of stories of children
who have not been taught to empathize,
children who become bullies or delinquents
or worse. Parents can use these same TV
reports as teaching moments about caring
and sympathy.
Parents can also make sure teachers
and caregivers understand the importance
of teaching Emotional Intelligence skills. Do
teachers, for example, set up such strong
competition in their classrooms that kids
don’t feel encouraged to care about their
friends? Do coaches reward only the most
aggressive players and talk of winning at all
costs?
Parents who build a year-round program
to teach Emotional Intelligence skills to their
kids will find the lessons reinforce each other
in wonderful ways. And summer camps,
where these lessons have been taught for
years, are a key part of the reinforcement.
With the spotlight finally where it belongs, on
Emotional Intelligence, the best-kept secret
in American education, the quality summer
camp, will not be a secret much longer!
To learn more about camp and child
development, please visit the American
Camp Association’s family Web site: www.
CampParents.org. u
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Posie Taylor serves as a board member-at-
large of the American Camp Association.

Ballet Theatre Midwest: Children’s Dance Music &
Art Workshop / Summer Intensive Program
The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
3738 Eastern Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 520-2334
www.ballettheatremidwest.com
Ballet Theatre Midwest – Children’s Dance, Music and
Art Workshop (Ages 4 to 8) presents weekly themes with
Friday performances that feature arts and crafts, music
and dance. Jazz/Musical Theatre Workshop and Ballet
Summer Intensive Performance Workshop (Ages 8 to 25)
offers outstanding technical and artistic training with public
performances. Please visit website for details.
Camp Coney is made up of six Friday Fun Camps and two
5-day sessions: Stage Camp and Stage Camp Junior! See
website for dates, age restrictions and camp themes.
CCM Preparatory Summer Camps
CCM Village, University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-2595
www.ccm.uc.edu/prep
Beginning June 15, CCM Prep offers ages 4 to high school
a variety of arts based experiences. Students participate in
music, ballet, and theatre arts camps and classes on the
CCM campus with public performances. Price ranges from
$75. Adult opportunities available.

Camp Coney Clifton Performance Theatre

6201 Kellogg Ave. Clifton Cultural Arts Center
Cincinnati, OH 45238 3711 Clifton Ave.
(513) 232-6701 Cincinnati, OH 45220
www.coneyislandpark.com (513) 861-7569
Coney Island presents Camp Coney, a series of day camps www.cliftonperformancetheatre.com
that offers a unique approach to summer ‘edu-tainment’! From Casting to Curtain Call – an exciting week of acting,

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 singing, and dance as we prepare a fantastic performance,
including designing costumes and building sets. No experi-
ence necessary, no auditions. We provide non-competitive,
fun environment. After a week of working together, campers
will perform a classic Broadway show for family and friends.
Imago Nature Summer Camp
700 Enright Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 921-5124
www.imagoearth.org
Imago camps run from June 8 to July 24 with 6 weeks of
different nature-inspired themes. With a 3 to 5 year-old
group, a 6 to 10 year-old group, and one week of 10 to 14
year-olds, every camp is full of age appropriate games,
hikes, and crafts.
Mad Science @ Crossroads Community Church
3500 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45209
(513) 793-6784
www.madscience.org/cincinnati
Mad Science, Cincinnati Magazine’s “Best Children’s
Educational Entertainer” for 2008, offers interactive,
hands-on and inquiry based 4-day camps for ages 5 to 12.
Multiple themes for half-day (morning/afternoon) and full
day sessions the weeks of June 15 & 22, July 13 & 20, and
August 3. Mad Science will help your child “exercise” their
brain during the lazy days of summer!
Springer School & Center’s Adventures in
Summer Learning
2121 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 871-6080
www.springer-ld.org
“Adventures in Summer Learning” is designed for students
of at least average potential who are not making expected
progress. The morning program helps children become
confident in the basic skills through small group instruction.
The afternoon program consists of specialized courses in
math, writing, social skills, and creative expression.
Trivictory Summer Day Camp, Xavier University
O’Connor Sports Center
5800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 745-3044
www.trivictory.com
This is Trivictory’s 23rd year at XU and is designed for
children (boys and girls) ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. The
camp offers theme weeks, trips off campus, and daily swim
lessons at the indoor pool. Education/college age staff is
certified in CPR/First Aid and develop the daily activity. June
8 – August 14. Contact Jim Ray with questions.
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Mauritius
Through April 5
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
(513) 421-3555
www.cincyetc.com
When a young woman
unknowingly inherits the rarest
of stamps from her mother, a
suspenseful caper ensues.
Mauritius
Peaceful Spring Show
Through April 12
Krohn Conservatory
(513) 421.5707
www.Cincinnatiparks.com
The gardens of Peaceful Spring
at Krohn Conservatory will be
filled with a myriad of early
spring flowers and beautiful
water features.
Preschool Story Time
April 1, 10:30 am
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Get ready for finger puppet
fun, as well as other pleasant
surprises with Miss Gail!
Art Du Jour
April 1, 12:00 noon
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS.
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www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
An Art Museum staff member
will discuss an aspect of Art
Museum’s artistic operations.
Cyclones Hockey
April 1, 3–4, 7:30 pm
US Bank Arena
(513) 421-PUCK
www.cycloneshockey.com
The Cyclones take on the
Johnstown Chiefs.
Cirque Dreams Jungle
Fantasy
April 1-12
Aronoff Center
(513) 621-2787
www.cincinnatiarts.org
This adventure takes audiences
soaring into a magical forest
through the air and on stage.
The Comedy of Errors
April 1-26
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
(513) 381-BARD
www.cincyshakes.com
Set against the backdrop of
campy sci-fi movies from the
‘50s, The Comedy of Errors is
a comical series of uncanny
catastrophes.
Weekday Special Exhibition
Tour
April 2, 1:00 pm
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Enjoy a tour of a current special
exhibition, led by a trained
museum docent.
Saint Ursula Academy: Once
Upon a Mattress
April 2-5
Aronoff Center
(513) 621-2787
www.cincinnatiarts.org
In this hilarious tweaking of the
fairy tale, ‘The Princess and
the Pea’, Queen Aggravain
has ruled that none may marry
until her son, Prince Dauntless,
does.
Tony Woods
April 2-5
Go Bananas Comedy Club
(513) 984-9288
www.gobananascomedy.com
Tony Woods’ playful and cool
demeanor, creates a show that
is unmistakably entertaining at
every level.
Aries Spears
Funny Bone on the Levee
April 2–5
(859) 957-2000
www.funnyboneonthelevee.com
As a principal cast member on
FOX’s hit sketch comedy show
MAD TV, Spears brings a fresh,
hip style to his show.
Jewelry Trunk Show
April 3-4, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS.
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
A special jewelry event,
featuring top Israeli designers
Ayala Bar and Dori Csengeri.
Family First Saturday
April 4, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS.
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
These fun-filled events
celebrate a different creative
theme each month through
performances, demonstrating
artists, scavenger hunts, tours,
and hands-on art activities.
German Story Time
April 4, 10:30 am
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Come hear stories read in
German by Cristina, a native
speaker who will teach the
basics of the language.
Illustrator Book Signing
April 4, 1:30 pm
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Illustrator Will Hillenbrand signs
One Fine Trade.
Fountain Day
April 4, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Fountain Square
www.myfountainsquare.com
The second annual Fountain
Day will be celebrated with
music, speeches, and fireworks.
Theory of Mind
April 4, 10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
(513) 421-3888
www.cincyplay.com
For ages 12 and up. Falling in
love is complicated for Bill, a
16-year-old with extraordinary
abilities.
Family ARTventures
April 5, 3:00 pm
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS.
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
These 45-minute tours include
hands-on elements for you and
your children to touch and see
up close.
Doc Severinsen & Friends
April 5, 3:00 pm
Music Hall
(513) 381-3300
www.cincinnatisymphony.org
The latest adventure of famed
trumpeter and television legend,
Doc Severinsen, takes us on a
dream tour of sunny Mexico.
Parties of Note
April 5, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
(513) 381-3300
www.cincinnatisymphony.org
We Are What We Wear: A
Century in Fashion. If you
are looking for something fun
to do while also benefiting a
good cause—your Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra—Parties
of Note are for you.
Zoo Blooms
April 5–22
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
The zoo will transform into a
magnificent explosion of color
when Zoo Blooms kicks off.
Opening Day Festivities
April 6, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fountain Square
www.myfountainsquare.com
On Fountain Square, we
celebrate with a whole weekend
of activities, starting on
Saturday night with the official
turning-on of the Tyler Davidson
Fountain for the season.
Make a Mess
April 6, 10:30 am
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Read a picture book and create
an art project based on the
book. Ages 2-4.
Reds vs. Mets
April 6, 8 – 9, 1:10 pm
Great American Ballpark
www.reds.com
The Reds take on the New York
Mets.
Preschool Story Time
April 8, 10:30 am
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Get ready for finger puppet
fun, as well as other pleasant
surprises with Miss Gail!
Artist File: Camille Pissarro
April 8, 7:00 pm
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS.
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Informal and inspiring, just drop
in to learn the story of different
artist each month.
Living Our Green Life:
Sustainable Transportation
April 8, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Krohn Conservatory
(513) 352-4080
www.cincinnatiparks.com
Krohn Conservatory staff will
drop some “Green” knowledge
on you. Reservations sug-
gested.
Tunes & Blooms
April 9, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
The Newbees and Screaming
Mimes perform.
Baby & Toddler Music
April 9, 11:15 am
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Ages 18 months to 3 years.
We’ll move, sing songs, and
mostly enjoy time together.
Tom Foss
April 9–12
Funny Bone on the Levee
(859) 957-2000
www.funnyboneonthelevee.com
Foss was part of Comic’s On
Duty in 2005.
Pink Floyd Tribute Band
April 10, 8:00 pm
The 20th Century Theatre
(513) 731-8000
www.the20thcenturytheatre.com
Signs of Life, a Pink Floyd
Tribute Band, perform.
Culture Kids
April 10, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS.
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Preschoolers and their parents
enjoy story time, tours, snack,
and hands-on art activities.
Reds vs. Pirates
April 10-12
Great American Ballpark
www.reds.com
The Reds take on the
Pittsburgh Pirates.
Nature Story Time
April 11, 10:30 am
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Join an Imago Earth Center
naturalist for an exciting hour
about Native Americans!
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Brunch, Art, Music
April 11, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS.
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Come enjoy classically trained
Eastern European Jewish folk
musicians from the Cincinnati
Klezmer Project and art from
the Surrealism and Beyond
exhibition.
Easter Celebration
April 11
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
An egg-citing event for children
young and old that includes
treat stations throughout the
park, children’s activities,
animal egg hunts, and more.
Easter Egg Hunt
April 11, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fountain Square
www.myfountainsquare.com
On the Saturday before Easter,
join us in the annual traditional
Egg Hunt.
Wildflower Walk
April 11, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
California Woods
(513) 231-8678
www.cincinnatiparks.com
Hike along a nationally
designated Scenic Trail as we
search for wildflowers.
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Vigil
April 11–25
Know Theatre Of Cincinnati
(513) 300-KNOW
www.knowtheatre.com
A widow prepares for her first
date since her husband’s death,
while his soul discusses his
wife’s favorite flowers with her
new wooer.
Family ARTventures
April 12, 3:00 pm
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS.
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
These 45-minute tours include
hands-on elements for you and
your children to touch and see
up close.
Make a Mess
April 13, 3:30 pm
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
A semi-structured open studio
led by blue manatee’s artist-in-
residence.
Umphrey’s McGee
April 14, 7:30 pm
Taft Theatre
(513) 721-8883
www.livenation.com
The progressive rock / jam
band from South Bend, Indiana
performs.
Opera Rap: Ainadamar
April 14, 7:00 pm
Taft Museum of Art
(513) 241-0343
www.taftmuseum.org
Join Desirée Mays, of the
Santa Fe Opera,, for a lively
discussion of this contemporary
Spanish opera.
Barrows Lecture Series
April 15, 7:00 pm
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
Award-winning photographer
Gerry Ellis will discuss
“Wanderings on a Wild Planet.”
Tip-Toe Through the Tulips
Luncheon
April 16
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
Celebrate Zoo Blooms and dine
amongst the tulips.
Tunes & Blooms
April 16, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
Faux Frenchmen and
Psychodots perform.
SCPA: Moon Over Buffalo
April 16-19
Aronoff Center
(513) 621-2787
www.cincinnatiarts.org
George and Charlotte Hay are
has-been actors who are on the
brink of a disastrous split-up
caused by George’s dalliance
with a young ingenue. Just as
they receive word that they
might just have one last shot
at stardom, everything that
could go wrong does go wrong,
resulting in non-stop hilarity.
Matt Braunger
April 16 – 19
Go Bananas Comedy Club
(513) 984-9288
www.gobananascomedy.com
Braunger’s television credits
include Mad TV and Pushing
Daisies.
Ray LaMontagne
Greg Warren
Funny Bone on the Levee
April 16 – 19
(859) 957-2000
www.funnyboneonthelevee.com
Greg Warren, most recently
seen on “The Late Late Show
with Craig Ferguson,” has been
building a strong fan base
around the country with his
act inspired by stories from his
Midwestern upbringing.
Digital Quilt Premiere
April 17, 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Fountain Square
www.myfountainsquare.com
The Cincinnati Recreation
Commission will gather kids
who helped produce the “Digital
Quilt Project” to watch the
finished video for the first time
on the Fountain Square video
board.
Drawing Into Abstraction
April 18, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cincinnati Art Museum
(513) 721-ARTS.
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
This Adult Studio Workshop
challenges your left and right
brain.
Ray LaMontagne
April 18, 8:00 pm
Taft Theatre
(513) 721-8883
www.livenation.com
The singer-songwriter, and
recent Saturday Night Live
musical guest, performs.
International Butterfly Show
April 18 - June 21
Krohn Conservatory
(513) 352-3380
www.cincinnatiparks.com
This year’s show features the
butterflies and culture of India.
Wildflower Walk and Talk
April 18, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Burnet Woods
(513) 751-3679
www.cincinnatiparks.com
Let’s celebrate spring as we
walk the wooded hillsides
in search of our woodland
wildflowers. Early folklore
and interesting stories will be
shared.
Earth Day Party
April 19, 1:00 pm
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Celebrate Earth Day.
Frankie Valli & The Four
Seasons
April 19, 7:30 pm
Aronoff Center
(513) 621-2787
www.cincinnatiarts.org
Don’t miss this performance by
the original Jersey boy. Frankie
Valli is a true American pop
icon.

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Parties of Note
April 19, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
(513) 381-3300
www.cincinnatisymphony.org
A Victorian High Tea. If you
are looking for something fun
to do while also benefiting a
good cause—your Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra—Parties
of Note are for you.
Cello, Plus, Plus
April 19, 2:30 pm
Taft Museum of Art
(513) 241-0343
www.taftmuseum.org
Alan Rafferty, cello; Jonathan
Gunn, clarinet; Chimini Ikeda,
piano.
Rocco DeLuca
April 20, 8:00 pm
The 20th Century Theatre
(513) 731-8000
www.the20thcenturytheatre.com
Rocco DeLuca and The Burden
perform.
Party for the Planet
April 22
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
Earth Day activities will be
going on throughout the day
including live music, special
give-a-ways, eco-friendly crafts
and activities, conservation
talks, and more.
Tunes & Blooms
April 23, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
Jake Speed & the Freddies and
The Turkeys perform.
Jim Breuer
April 23 - 25
Funny Bone on the Levee
(859) 957-2000
www.funnyboneonthelevee.com
Breuer has already established
himself as a powerful comedian
through his incredible stand-up
performances, 4 years on SNL,
and his numerous movie roles.
Michael Winslow
April 23 – 26
Go Bananas Comedy Club
(513) 984-9288
www.gobananascomedy.com
Actor and comedian Michael
Winslow is known worldwide
for his wacky role as officer
Larvelle Jones in the “Police
Academy” film series.
Fashion in Film Wrap Party
April 24, 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Taft Museum of Art
(513) 241-0343
www.taftmuseum.org
It’s almost a wrap on Fashion
in Film, but before it’s over, join
your friends at this party for a
celebration of cinema!
French Story Time
April 25, 10:30am
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Read stories, sing songs and
learn simple French vocabulary
with Maria. For all ages.
Mike Epps
April 25, 8:00 pm
Taft Theatre
(513) 721-8883
www.livenation.com
The comedian and actor
performs.
Green Up Day in Cincinnati
Parks
April 25, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
California Woods
(513) 231-8678
www.cincinnatiparks.com
Take part in “Living Our Green
Life” by volunteering in your
local Cincinnati Parks to assist
with removal of invasive plants
and litter, and other dirty but
healthy jobs.
Jim Breuer
Reds vs. Astros
April 27-29
Great American Ballpark
www.reds.com
The Reds take on the Houston
Astros.
Don’t Make Me Pull This
Show Over
April 29 - May 17
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
(513)421-3555
www.cincyetc.com
From the writers of the smash
hit Ace comes this charming
new musical that takes us on
the winding road of parenting.
Tunes & Blooms
April 30, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
Rumpke Mountain Boys and
The Comet Bluegrass Allstars
perform.

Preschool Story Time Ballet Tech Cincinnati: Myth

April 22, 10:30 am
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Get ready for finger puppet
fun, as well as other pleasant
surprises with Miss Gail!
Baby/Toddler Music
April 23, 11:15 am
Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore
(513) 731-2665
www.bluemanateebooks.com
Perfect for kids under the age of
three. We’ll move, sing songs,
and mostly enjoy time together.
April 24-25
Aronoff Center
(513) 621-2787
www.cincinnatiarts.org
This Leaping For Literacy
production explores the myths
of many cultures including
Greek, Roman, Norse, Indian,
Chinese, African, Native
American and others.
Reds vs. Braves
April 24-26
Great American Ballpark
www.reds.com
The Reds take on the Atlanta
Braves.

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