MYSTERY COMPOSER / FAMOUS SONGS PRESENTED BY H. JANE GAVIN Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 4/23/2016 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10204 Article rating: No rating People may know lots of songs from today and yester-years, but often they don't know the composers. Join Jane and learn about the "Mystery Composer." Come, have fun, and sing along. (A good singing voice is not mandatory!) Chairman of the Day Carol Parsons Read more
WOODEN SHOE HOLLOW WOODEN SHOE HOLLOW PRESENTED BY JAY KATHMAN Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 3/12/2016 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 12355 Article rating: 5.0 German immigrants in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century settled in the fertile Mill Creek Valley. They wore wooden shoes in their gardens and present a fascinating story of hard work and musical Saturday Nights. Wooden Shoe Hollow, a historical novel by Charlotte Pieper, describes their lives. Learn more about these little known settlers and their story. Chairman of the Day Gretchen Thomas Read more
THE NEW HORIZONS DIXIELAND BAND OF CINCINNATI THE NEW HORIZONS DIXIELAND BAND OF CINCINNATI DIRECTED BY PETE METZGER Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 12/12/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9939 Article rating: No rating The New Horizons Dixieland Band of Cincinnati offers jazz and blues in addition to Dixieland tunes. The band is composed of men and women and includes five graduates of music conservatories. The other musicians are amateurs who love playing this peppy and fun kind of music. Audiences of all ages find the beat and toe-tapping melodies irresistible. A sing-along featuring holiday favorites will allow the audience to join in the merriment. Chairman of the Day: Betsy Bazell Read more
THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN PRESENTED BT ROSEMARY DEITZER Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 11/14/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10255 Article rating: No rating North Platte was a small town in the middle of Nebraska on the Union Pacific Railroad. During World War II, this was a major route for moving soldiers across the country for training and to the East and West coasts for training and debarkation. A town of only 12,000 people, North Platte welcomed and fed 6 million soldiers during the war. Union Pacific Depot canteen was open 24 hours a day for 4 years. This story honors our veterans and the wonderful people of North Platte. Chairman of the Day: Mary Russell Read more
THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN PRESENTED BY ROSEMARY DEITZER Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 11/14/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10286 Article rating: No rating North Platte was a small town in the middle of Nebraska on the Union Pacific Railroad. During World War II, this railroad line was a major route for moving soldiers across the country for training and to the east and west coasts for training and debarkation. A town of only 12,000 people, North Platte welcomed and fed six million soldiers during the war. Union Pacific Depot canteen was open 24 hours a day for four years. This story honors our veterans and the wonderful people of North Platte. Chairman of the Day: Mary Russell Read more
THE CINCINNATI WOMAN'S CLUB PLAYERS DIRECTED BY MRS. CAROL PARSONS Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 10/24/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10005 Article rating: No rating The CWC Players are for the first time presenting an improvisation. Cast members enlighten the audience by discussing a play they are planning. The improvisation is based on last year's Seven Nuns in Las Vegas, but it looks like there will be lots of showgirls and only a few nuns. Come and enjoy the fun. Chairman of the Day Ms. Vivian Morgan Read more
QUEEN CITY NOTORIOUS PRESENTED BY J.T. TOWNSEND Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 10/10/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10836 Article rating: No rating J.T. Townsend is a freelance writer and lifelong resident of Cincinnati. He is the author of regional bestsellers, Queen City Gothic and Queen City Notorious. He is also the former true crime historian for Snitch Magazine and his work has appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Word Magazine and Clews. In this intriguing program, Townsend delves beyond the tabloid headlines and exposes the sinful motivations of memorable villains. Chairman of the Day: Mrs. Sue Eades Read more
THE CCM YOUTH BALLET COMPANIES DIRECTED BY JONNIE LYNN JACOBS-PERCER Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 9/26/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10371 Article rating: 4.0 CCM Senior Youth Ballet Company is made up of junior and senior high school students who are serious about ballet. The Mini and Junior Ballet Company is made up of children ages 8 through 13 and focuses on guiding young students in their performance skills and ballet technique. "The Carnival of Animals" and other dance selections will demonstrate their accomplishments. Read more
Armchair Adventures in Outdoor Photography Armchair Adventures in Outdoor Photography Presented by Brian Jorg Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 5/9/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9493 Article rating: No rating Brian Jorg, nature photographer, public speaker, and Cincinnati Zoo horticulturalist, travels the world to capture the beauty of nature in photographic images. The ‘one-of-a-kind’ presentation will focus on some of the ‘adventures’ he has encountered over the years researching photographing, and observing nature in the great outdoors. This sometimes humorous look back includes close encounters, from grizzles and black bear to rattlesnakes and tarantulas, as well as reflecting on some of the most magnificent landscapes, from Alaska to East Africa and the Amazon to Nova Scotia. Mrs. Ruth Hubbard-Barnes………….….………..………………………...……..….Chairman of the Day Read more
Bamso Brings Us Its Best! Bamso Brings Us Its Best! Director Michael Chertock Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 4/11/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9861 Article rating: No rating What better time than springtime for an opportunity to hear three talented winners of the 2014 Jack & Lucille Wonnell Young Artist Concerto Competition, sponsored by the Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (BAMSO). Their scintillating performances are from the main symphonic sections: (1) Strings, (2) Piano, (3) Brass, Reeds, and Woodwind. The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Michael Chertock, the distinguished keyboardist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Asst. Professor of Piano at University of Cincinnati's CCM. Mrs. Carole Rauf……………...………..…...….…Chairman of the Day Read more
Dressed For The Occasion: A Study of Fashion from 1910 - 1970 Dressed For The Occasion: A Study of Fashion from 1910 - 1970 Presented by Bette Sherman Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 3/28/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10257 Article rating: No rating Bette Sherman, fashion historian, will take us on an excursion through nine decades of style and fashion. They call her the “Queen of Stuff” because her personal, extensive collection gives a peek into a century of fashion industry history. She is the go-to girl for props for Hollywood movies! “A lot of what I collect was meant to be thrown away,” Sherman says. From lithograph powder tins and antique advertising to authentic 20s flapper dresses and vintage handbags, Sherman has it all, and will speak about fashion as well as bring items from her fabulous collection. Mrs. Diane Sakmyster……………………………………………Chairman of the Day Read more
Face To Face With C. F. Payne Presented by Chris Payne, Artist-Illustrator Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 2/28/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9583 Article rating: No rating C.F. Payne is an artist-illustrator whose artwork has graced the covers of Time Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times Book Review and more. He has been commissioned by paint countless politicians, authors and entertainers. He has illustrated ten children’s picture books, including The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Micawber by John Lithgow. His artwork had been exhibited at numerous museums and college and university galleries. He painted the mural on the Music Hall parking garage of some of the famous people who have graced the city. Come and hear from this remarkable professional! Miss Cheryl Anne Sallwasser………..…………..…………………………..Chairman of the Day Read more
The Success and Challenges for Cincinnati Public Schools The Success and Challenges for Cincinnati Public Schools Presented by Mary Ronan Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 1/24/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9298 Article rating: No rating College Club member Mary Ronan, Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will talk to us about the current status of our school system. Whether negotiating labor contracts, hitting the pavement to pass tax levies, boosting academic expectations, or overseeing the district’s 10-year, $1 billion Facilities Master Plan, Ronan’s down-to-earth experience and lofty educational vision have brought CPS recognition as Ohio’s highest-performing urban school district since 2009. Mrs. Mary Russell….....……………………………………….……………..Chairman of the Day Read more
Seven Nuns At Las Vegas Seven Nuns At Las Vegas The Cincinnati Woman's Club Players Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 11/1/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9822 Article rating: No rating This production, a comedy, was originally performed at Notre Dame University in 1954. It is a hilarious play about the adventures of seven nuns who find themselves in a very unique situation. The CWC Players will delight you with this adaptation by College Club member, Carol Parsons. You won’t want to miss it. Mrs. Carol Parsons.............................................................................Chairman of the Day Read more
A Look at the Macabre A Look at the Macabre Presented by: Diane M. Shields, Historian Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 10/11/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 11336 Article rating: No rating What better time than October to take a look at why we are so fascinated with strange happenings that can indeed border on frightening, gruesome, and mysterious. After all, Halloween is devoted to ghouls, specters, vampires and demons! During this program, we will examine some real-life situations that frighten us and yet intrigue us! And then a little tongue in cheek at how literature and entertainment pull us in even deeper. Read more
Put a Little Jazz in your Life! Put a Little Jazz in your Life! Directed by Kerry Cruse Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 9/27/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10269 Article rating: No rating The Walnut Hills High School Jazz Ensemble has become recognized throughout our community for its high-octane performance level. Not only has it competed frequently in local and regional competitions, it has performed with the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras, and graced venues such as the Cincinnati Art Museum, Taft Museum and the downtown Public Library. Ms. Kathy Monahan........................Chairman of the Day Read more
Why Shakespeare? Comedic Excerpts Why Shakespeare? Comedic Excerpts Presented by The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 5/17/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9253 Article rating: No rating Three professional actors from The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company answer a common question: “Why do we still study Shakespeare today?” They will present interesting facts about Shakespeare, incorporate an opportunity for audience participation, and perform scenes from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Macbeth”, “Comedy of Errors”, and others as part of their comedic presentation. Please join us for this lunch and program. Mrs. Mary Reed Lyon Chairman of the Day Read more
The State of the Arts in Cincinnati The State of the Arts in Cincinnati Presented by Janelle Gelfand Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 4/26/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9558 Article rating: No rating Janelle Gelfand was named Classical Music Critic for The Cincinnati Enquirer in 1993 and has written for the paper since 1991. She is an accomplished pianist, having traveled with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on three European tours and two tours to Japan. When the Cincinnati POPS toured mainland China and Singapore for the first time, she was there. She was a professor of music history at the Cincinnati College Conservatory. She will share her knowledge of the arts in Cincinnati with us. Mrs. Helena Pieratt Chairman of the Day Read more
Components for Abundant Living Components for Abundant Living Presented by Gary Griesser, the Singing Motivator Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 4/12/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 10039 Article rating: 4.0 Gary completed a 27-year career as a professional educator in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and began a new career as a motivational speaker. His Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education equips him to uniquely blend his speaking with his rich baritone singing voice to earn him the title “Singing Motivator”. Gary masterfully blends story, song, and humor to take his listeners on a journey they’ll never forget. He has made hundreds of presentations to educational, religious, and business organizations. Mrs. Jane Arnold Chairman of the Day Read more
Loving Friends Retirement Home Loving Friends Retirement Home Presented by CWC Players Glenna Wardlow Baumbaugh / 3/22/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9557 Article rating: No rating The CWC players will present a lively new play written by a CWC member, the fourth season with the residents from the Loving Friends Retirement Home, or a Broadway hit. It is a mystery for all of us. Teasers will be presented to the membership by Mrs. Carol Parsons as the play draws closer. Read more