Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibit

The Amazing American Circus Poster
On display until July 10, 2011

Organized by the Cincinnati Art Museum and The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

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Organized by Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, Kristin Spangenberg, The Amazing American Circus Poster features 80 circus posters created between 1878 and 1939, along with materials related to circus advertising.

Cincinnati-based Strobridge Lithographing Company, which created all the posters in this exhibition, and became the leading printer for the major circuses of this time. The posters designed and printed by Strobridge were unrivaled for their quality, and contain a detailed portrait of the American circus in its “Golden Age,” when it flourished as a vital institution for cultural entertainment in this country.

Super Senior Saturday

May 7, 2011

10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Free Admission

www.miamitwpoh.gov

Senior Expo featuring over 40 vendors with information on health issues, activities, housing, caregiver support and more quality of life topics relating to seniors and baby boomers.  The popular chair volleyball tournament returns again this year.  Give away, raffle and light lunch.

Miami Township Civic Center

6101 Meijer Drive

Milford, Ohio 45140

513-248-3725

Matt Maupin Memorial Kids Fishing Tournament

May 7, 2011

11:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Free Admission

www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov

Children age 15 and under are invited to a day of free fishing fun.  Prizes will be awarded to each age group in several categories including biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish.  A free hot dog lunch will be provided to each participant.

Pattison Park

2228 US Highway 50

Batavia, Ohio 45103

513-732-2977

Bethel Art & Music Fest

May 7, 2011

10:00 AM- 7:00 PM

Free Admission

This one day/all day event features artists and musicians from around the tri-state area.  Enjoy strolling musicians, a huge quilt show, tractor and car shows and a Children’s hands-on creative art area all in the downtown village of Bethel.  Visit our local businesses, historical museums, antique shops and the toy train display.

For more information visit our website.

Bethel Village

Plane & Main Streets in the Village

Bethel, Ohio 45106

513-734-4445

Blues Fest

May 6-7, 2011

Friday 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM

Saturday Noon- 10:00 PM

Free Admission

Enjoy the distinguished beat of excellent Blues musicians to jump-start your summer!  The Riverfront is just the place to eat, shop, and sit a spell for some foot stompin’ good music!  Check our website for the most current information.

New Richmond Riverfront

Along Front Street and Susanna Way

New Richmond, Ohio 45157

513-226-8000

Ulysses S. Grant Birthday Celebration

April 30, 2011

10:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Free Admission

www.historicnr.org

Grant Birthday Celebration and 150th Anniversary of the Civil War.  Come join the fun of re-enactments. There will be a Commemorative program with Speaker Tom Niehaus and County Commissioner Bob Proud.  The tour includes Civil War letters, period music, artillery demonstrations and traditional crafters.  For more details and the most current information go to their website.

Grant Birthplace

Corner of 1551 State Route 232 and State Route 52

Pt Pleasant, Ohio

513-226-8000

Easter Egg Hunt in Amelia

April 23, 2011

Easter Egg Hunt in Amelia

Spencer Shank Park

70 Robin Way

Amelia, Ohio 45102

513-718-9135

11:00 AM

Free Admission

www.ameliavillage.com

Community Easter egg hunt in the park.  For more details call or go to the website.