February 2008 Issue
Draw Me a Story
From Washington Irving’s Knickerbocker Tales through Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio , and Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon, small-town America has long been grist for the artistic mill. Painters, too, have found inspiration in the towns and villages that dot the American landscape. Andrew Wyeth and Norman Rockwell have celebrated the small town as the mythic source for good and ill of all things quintessentially American. For Robert Tubbesing, it’s the Wadsworth, Ohio, of the... Letter Perfect
At first glance, they look like relics from the Romantic Age: a bundle of handwritten letters lovingly tied with red ribbon and surrounded by the scent of honeysuckle; a faded yellow rose; a cigar band; and a stone worn smooth by water’s ebb and flow. But appearances can be deceiving. Together, these 100 letters represent a novel way to enjoy fiction. Dearest , the enchanting tale they tell, is the love story of James Cavell, a wealthy engineer from Pittsburgh, and Marietta milliner Anne Levitt, w... Michaelangelo's
Michaelangelo's, located in Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood, may not be my grandmother's kitchen, but the aromas wafting from executive chef and co-owner Michael Annandono's kitchen on the night I visited were similar enough that I instantly felt at ease. Rustic meat dishes, such as osso buco, and hearty pastas ruled the menu, perfect for a blustery winter night. And, like my grandma's house, the restaurant is warm and inviting, right down to its sunny, contemporary ambiance. Selecting appetizers ... |
Fantasy Life
From arcade classics to modern-day PlayStations, Americans love their games. Why? For starters, they are sources of nostalgia, escape, wish fulfillment, stress relief, competition and social bonding. And they’re fun, too. Some enthusiasts even design entire rooms in their homes around their favorite games. When Laurie and Rex Elsass, residents of the Columbus suburb of Dublin, were building their new home four years ago, they knew they wanted to devote their basement to family fun. Rex wanted a bo... The Sweet Life
Around this time every year, as the days get longer, the temperature grows warmer and the harshness of winter gradually fades into spring, dormant beehives all over the state suddenly come to life and begin the long, labor-intensive task of making the honey that we love to consume. “In [mid-to-late] February, the beehive basically, biologically, wakes up,” explains James Tew, Ph.D., an associate professor of entomology who works at Ohio State University’s Honey Bee Laborato... |
New Attitude
A morning of yoga, followed by a massage. Afternoon discussion groups touching on a host of topics, ranging from the Treaty of Versailles to the history of rock ’n’ roll. An evening spent taking in the touring production of a Broadway show. No, this isn’t a schedule of activities proffered by a cruise ship or a packaged trip abroad. It’s an ambiance that retirement communities have crafted especially for the first wave of baby boomers who are ready to ente... Survivor's Story
“This is my baby,” Loung Ung says, her voice swelling with pride as she walks up and down the length of Bar Cento, a trendy new bar and restaurant that she helped bring to life on Cleveland’s W. 25th Street, in October. It’s a weekday afternoon and the restaurant is empty, save for Ung and a few employees, who are busily preparing for the usual after-work crowd to arrive. Stylishly clad in a leather jacket and suede boots, Ung, 37, certainly looks the part of hipster restaurateur.... |
A County for All Seasons!
It sounds like an impossible wish list, made by fun seekers desperate for recreation: Provide one place that offers cures for cabin fever in winter; blossoms with attractions in spring; has plenty of ways to beat the heat in summer; and boasts breathtaking scenery in fall. What's more, make sure that place features activities for every age and personality type from the sort of adventurous kids who'd live at an amusement park if you'd let them, to cultured adults who love to linger amid artifacts at a hi... All That Jazz
Photography by Billy Delfs Yes, there are spots other than Cleveland Heights’ Nighttown where visitors can listen to jazz music in Ohio. But name one whose atmosphere is so inviting that none other than Wynton Marsalis has been inspired to stroll in and play an impromptu performance until the wee hours in front of a slack-jawed crowd. Three times. And name one that has earned such a wealth of accolades that it has been hailed by such disparate publications as venerable jazz magazine Down Beat R... Paradise Found
To plan your Sunshine State vacation go to: VISITFLORIDA.com or call 1-800-250-2293 Strolling barefoot along the ocean’s edge. Combing the sand for seashells. Capturing photos of a surreal tropical sunset. Splashing in the surf. The calming sounds and captivating scenery at the beach can induce tranquility in any tired soul. Florida boasts more than 1,100 miles of coastline, and many beaches recognized nationally for their natural beauty. Here we present some alluring destinations where travelers ... Romantic Retreats
Even the most enthusiastic warm-weather reveler has to appreciate February. When else but during this month does the calendar encourage us to while away the day keeping warm with the ones we love? Thankfully, Ohio boasts plenty of places where travelers can escape both winter's chill and life's stresses on Valentine's Day, if not longer – from cozy spots with rich histories in Mason and Grand Rapids, to attractive retreats with intriguing surroundings in Cleveland and Granville. Pampering, enterta... Romantic Retreats - Granville Inn
This article is a sub-article. You can view the entire article here.  Even the most enthusiastic warm-weather reveler has to appreciate February. When else but during this month does the calendar encourage us to while away the day keeping warm with the ones we love? Thankfully, Ohio boasts plenty of places where travelers can escape both winter’s chill and life’s stresses on Valentine’s Day, if not longer â€̶... Romantic Retreats - Kirkwood Inn
This article is a sub-article. You can view the entire article here.  Even the most enthusiastic warm-weather reveler has to appreciate February. When else but during this month does the calendar encourage us to while away the day keeping warm with the ones we love? Thankfully, Ohio boasts plenty of places where travelers can escape both winter’s chill and life’s stresses on Valentine’s Day, if not longer â€̶... Romantic Retreats - Mill House
This article is a sub-article. You can view the entire article here.  Even the most enthusiastic warm-weather reveler has to appreciate February. When else but during this month does the calendar encourage us to while away the day keeping warm with the ones we love? Thankfully, Ohio boasts plenty of places where travelers can escape both winter’s chill and life’s stresses on Valentine’s Day, if not longer â€̶... Romantic Retreats - University Circle Bed and Breakfast
This article is a sub-article. You can view the entire article here. Even the most enthusiastic warm-weather reveler has to appreciate February. When else but during this month does the calendar encourage us to while away the day keeping warm with the ones we love? Thankfully, Ohio boasts plenty of places where travelers can escape both winter’s chill and life’s stresses on Valentine’s Day, if not longer — from cozy spots with rich histories in Mason and ... |
A New Age
Oberlin College is clearly a noteworthy success story — its Conservatory of Music has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top music schools in the country. Now, the college has taken the kudos a step further by launching its own commercial record label. Oberlin Music, featuring recordings made by conservatory faculty and students, debuted three months ago with “Beauty Surrounds Us,” featuring selections by Wendell Logan, professor of African American music and chair o... A Shoe-In
Alan Francis’ passion for horseshoes goes beyond a leisurely game played in the back yard. For more than a decade, the Defiance resident has been heralded as the Men’s World Horseshoe Pitching Champion. The 38-year-old has earned that title 13 times during the past 15 years at the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, most recently at August’s contest in Ardmore, Oklahoma. To take home the title, Francis achieved an undefeated ringer percentage of 81 — meaning that out of the 1,00... Ohioan - Gerald A. Payn, Abraham Lincoln Presenter
AGE: 68 PERSONAL: Born and raised in Lodi, Payn is a retired science teacher and lives in Wooster with wife, Marilyn. Before becoming a teacher, he was a dairy farmer in West Salem. WHAT HE DOES: He “becomes” Abraham Lincoln in presentations for historical societies, schools and senior citizen and church groups. Payn works to not only portray the 16th president, but also to educate his audiences on Lincoln’s legend and history. HOW IT BEGAN: In 1999, Payn volunteered to play Abe for a ... The Best February
Thirty years ago this month, we just watched. If we were really lucky, we watched from the comfortable confines of our homes, still gun-shy about venturing out. Who could blame us? We were still recovering from the blast. Remember when the Blizzard of ’78 rocked Ohio and other parts of the Midwest and Northeast? Ohio escaped the fury of the first storm. That one occurred January 19–21 in the Northeast, where 21 inches of snow fell in some parts of the region. In the ... The Gift of Giving
Like many of us, Nicole Gross believes in giving back to society. But her dilemma was a common one: Which charity should be the recipient? The Solon mother of two fervently believes in spreading global literacy, stopping domestic violence and helping the environment. But her father has diabetes. And a friend’s child grapples with Asperger’s syndrome. “You start to think of all the different people in your life,” she says. “There are so many choices to make, it’s mind-... Wild Things
Save for a prolonged warm spell during which they might emerge for a brief look-see, the black bears of Ohio are hunkered down. Males mostly snooze through the shadow and darkness of winter. Females doze alongside year-old cubs that soon after awakening will be sent out on their own. Other sows are giving birth to next winter’s bedfellows. The colder, leaner and bleaker the season, the deeper is bear sleep. That black bears, after an absence of 100 years, slumber this winter on Ohio soil can be li... |
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