The public is invited to an opening night reception for this year’s ‘Adventures in Art’ exhibit at the The Meeting Place, 220 W. Market Street in Lima, on Friday, July 30^th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Lima Adult Day Support program participants will be featuring their artwork at the exhibit.

Local artist Joan Barnes started “Adventures in Art’ in 2006.  She visits the adult day support center once a month and leads an individual or a group art project with the Lima program participants. This year, a dozen participant artists will exhibit their work in the show.

Easter Seals Adult Day Support Program in Lima is a day habilitation program serving adults with developmental disabilities. This program encourages community interaction through on-going community access and participation; maximizes the fullest potential of each individual by building upon their unique skills, talents, and interests; and promotes personal choices through the development of a wide array of meaningful activities and opportunities.

The free art exhibit is open to the public and will run from July 30, 2010 to August 26, at the The Meeting Place, 220 W. Market Street in Lima. Hours are Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

More information is available online at www.meetingplaceonmarket.com.

Contact

Kim Bramlage
k.bramlage@gesmvorg
937-528-6330
Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley
Marketing Communications Specialist

Included in the flyer are the following valuable coupons – perfect for an afternoon shopping in downtown Lima:

Nitza’s

Women’s clothing shoppe

Half Off All Jewelry!

300 N. Main Street, Lima, Ohio  
419‐227‐3877

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The Meeting Place on Market

Gourmet coffee house & cafe

Buy 1 Smoothie, Get 1 Half Off!

220 W. Market Street, Lima, Ohio
 419‐222‐0985

www.meetingplaceonmarket.com

Sal’s Philly Steaks

Authentic Philly diner

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312 N. Main Street, Lima, Ohio
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Alter Ego Comics

Comic book & collectable store

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230 N. Main Street, Lima, Ohio

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Premier Decorating

Party decorating store

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116 N. West Street, Lima, Ohio
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Natural Vibez Boutique

Jewelry and fashion shoppe 

Free Hair Flower with any Women’s Clothing Purchase!

106 E. Market Street, Lima, Ohio

419‐221‐1692

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Hofeller, Hiatt & Clark

Fine men’s clothing store

Semi-Annual Sale July 15 – Aug 31st

20-50% Off Everything!

237 N. Main St., Lima, Ohio

419‐228‐5621

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David’s Finery

Gift Shoppe next to Kewpee downtown

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115 N. Elizabeth Street, Lima, Ohio

419‐222‐7089

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Download the Downtown Lima Coupon Flyer June – August 2010

Artist statement:
“We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth, at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.” ~Pablo Picasso

“My name is Ashley R. Kennedy. I am a studio artist entering into my senior year at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne IN. It has been, is, and will always be my passion to create art as well as reveal the unbridled truth to those who need to see it.
Art is for everyone. Every person deserves to be moved and impassioned. Everybody should feel a connection. Art can create empowerment and enlightment and everyone can appreciate that. Like I said art is for everyone.”

“The pieces here examine the capabilities of humanity in mainly two different ways. The first are the graphite pieces. They examine the individual and the secret that they own in a nonjudgmental manner. I believe that everyone has secrets. They are neither good nor bad, but part of what makes us human. This has been displayed here as you, the viewer, are secretly privileged to peer into their vulnerable secrets and simply observe and attempt to not pass judgment. Both the capabilities of human actions and reactions have been reflected upon as we witness what we are capable and incapable of doing. Can you see them in a nonjudgmental manner or is your judgment of them your secret?
The other set is a reflection upon the capability of humanity in reference to destruction. It shows the beautiful things we can destroy because we are either too ignorant to think we have caused any damage or we think we can make it better. Either way the destruction is sadly not recognized until it is too late. We are then left reminiscing and wishing for yester years. In a way these pieces simply want everyone to realize the beauty that which is present and to take ownership for what we have done as well as take action to save what is present for the future. I hope you all can feel a need for hope and change upon lite reflection.”

“I would like to thank all of those who have helped me along the way. Specifically my family and fiancé, Danny. You are all my soundboard for ideas and I value you honest responses. Thank you to all of my art educators. You have all played a role somewhere along the way in my development as an artist. Thank you to all of those at The Meeting Place on Market for allowing me to host this show. If artists are never given the chance to show their work they will never have a beginning. Thank you for being a part of my beginning. Thank you for all those who have always supported me. Support is vital, especially in a career such as mine. Thank you and enjoy the artwork. Forward any question to areneek@yahoo.com and I will be more than happy to answer.”

The art exhibit is free and open to the public at The Meeting Place on Market, 220 West Market Street, downtown Lima, Ohio.

Q: Please describe the company you work for, Thin & Healthy Total Solutions:

A: “We are Total Solution and we exist to teach people how to lose weight and keep it off forever through Healthy Foods Education, Metabolism Retraining and Life Success.  As well as doing this in Lima, we teach other club owners our systems and have over 60 locations operating around the world.”

“We are also Fitness Solution which is working to reverse the Obesity Epidemic sweeping the nation.  We are on a mission to improve health, fitness and quality of life by offering Lima a fun, safe atmosphere to get physical activity, 24 hours a day 7 days a week with a staff that’s caring, supportive and knowledgeable.”

Q:  What is your role in the organization?

A:  “I am a yoga instructor, editor, project manager, technical support and I even work the front desk one day a week.  I wear a lot of hats!”

Q:   What do you love about being involved with the Lima YPs?

A:  “As someone who wants to make a positive impact in Lima, I recognize the Young Professionals as the go-to organization for opportunities to learn about business, grow my social and professional networks, and help improve my community.” 

Thanks Chastity for answering our questions – and congrats on winning the drawing!

Elaine McCormack – “I’ve been drawing since I was twelve years old. Over the years, pen and ink, calligraphy and a short stint as an artists at a Hobby Company not only honed by skills, but fueled my desire to broaden my ability to express myself in different media and styles. My first oil was commissioned by a friend who wanted a copy of an original expensive work she liked. More requests followed and I found that by copying other artists, I’m learning to mix colors and find my own style. I’m what I consider a work in progress.”

Ben Collins present’s his sister’s pictures that were inspired from his own photography.

Stephanie Turner – “I’ve always loved painting and taking pictures from a very young age, but my passion is sunrise and sunset photographs. I can never look at one and think it looks the same they are all unique and inspiring. When asked how I could take so many pictures of the same sunset, I reply ‘they aren’t the same, they are all different.’”

Chelsea Ogle – “I took graphic design and photography classes in school, and just kind of fell in love with photography after that.”

The art exhibit is free and open to the public. At The Meeting Place on Market in downtown Lima, Ohio.

Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 7 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 10 pm
Saturday 9 am – 10 pm

Basics of Building a Business Plan

REGISTER TODAY!!
Stuggling to develop a solid business plan for your company, or looking to update an existing plan, but need some guidance?

The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with LACCA, the Small Business Development Center and the Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center is hosting a seminar on the Basics of Building a Business Plan.

April 15, 2010
8-10am
$10 in advance/$15 at the door
The Meeting Place on Market – Meeting Room

You’ll leave this dynamic, interactive, hands-on seminar with an outline and sample business plan to get you started!

Click here for a downloadable flyer
or
to check out a brochure outlining our 3 part series

Register at http://www.limachamber.com or by emailing jbeckner@limachamber.com or call 419.222.6045

Save-the-Date, Future Seminar Dates:
July 15, 2010: Incorporating a Marketing Plan in your Business
October 14, 2010: Financial Planning

Open Mike Night at The Meeting Place on Market
7-10 pm, FREE
http://www.meetingplaceonmarket.com

Friday NightLife Wine & Jazz at the Civic Center
5:30p – 8:30p/ $12
http://www.limaciviccenter.com

Lima Astronomical Society Observation at Schoonover Observatory in Schoonover Park
FREE/ 8:00 pm
http://www.limaastro.org/ 

Saturday Night, April 3, 2010:

QUEEN OF COMEDY:  SOMMORE AND FRIENDS, Turae Gordon and DS Sanders at the Civic Center
$40/$50, 8 pm
http://www.limaciviccenter.com

Paul Reiser – Live Jazz at The Meeting Place on Market
FREE, 7-10 pm
http://www.meetingplaceonmarket.com

Lima-Live Singles Dance at Heritage Elementary
$8/ 8:00 – 11:30 p.m
http://www.allencvb.lima.oh.us/events-Apr.asp

All Weekend:

Kewpee High School Invitational at ArtSpace Lima
FREE, check website for hours
http://www.artspacelima.com

Herb Vonderau Art Exhibit at the Meeting Place on Market
FREE, check website for hours
http://www.meetingplaceonmarket.com

H.A. Vonderau lives in Lima, OH and has been an artist for 36 years. He does house and/or people portraits as well as his regular venue. He attended Ft. Wayne Art Institue, Community College of Rhode Island and Rhodes State College. He has done various murals in and around this area, most notably for Honda of America. He teaches drawing classes at Otterbein Assisted Living Homes in Cridersville. He has been featured in various galleries in Rhode Island, Florida and Ohio.

He is a member of The Ohio Art League, Roy G Biv Gallery, Mac Worthington Gallery in Columbus, Ohio and also Artlink in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. His work is currently displayed in Karchelle’s Gallery in Sarasota, FL.

Free and open to the public. At The Meeting Place on Market, 220 West Market Street, downtown Lima.

Jennifer Brogee
The Meeting Place on Market
www.meetingplaceonmarket.com
419-236-5711
jennifer@kaffeescape.com

Artist, Architect, John Rausch has long found the spacious, open landscapes of his rural northern Ohio home of Findlay an inspiration and source of constant interest. Wherever his travels lead, the local landscape is subject to an expressionistic, often minimalist interpretation by this painter, photographer. He is President of the Wapakoneta Breakfast Optimist Club, life member of the Riverside Art Center, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of Artspace Lima.

His artwork inspires me because of how beautiful he portrays ordinary, “Ohioan” scenes. Below is one of his paintings, flanked by some of our employees. The photo was taken after our “Extreme Makeover” to the interior of The Meeting Place. See a pictorial gallery of his artwork here.

The paintings displayed at The Meeting Place on Market are for sale. The complete list of the artwork available:

“Mom and Pop”
Scene from a now demolished building in New Knoxville, Ohio
Color photograph $30.00

“Ladder of Success”
Scene from the old theater building in Sidney, Ohio
Color photograph $60.00

“Fold in Time”
Images and impressions made on me after a trip to Spain
Pencil drawing $130.00

“Late Afternoon”
Scene from now demolished barn near Wapakoneta, Ohio
Color photograph $60.00

“Victorian Village”
Plein Aire painting of a scene from the historic district in Columbus, Ohio
Oil on Canvas $200.00

“Spiders Web”
Scene from the yard of Crown Corporate offices in New Bremen, Ohio
Color photograph $60.00

“German Village”
Fall scene from the historic district in Columbus, Ohio
Color photograph $130.00

“Hobo’s Road”
Water color painting of a scene near Wapakoneta, Ohio
Print on Canvas $60.00

“Red Barn Grey Barn”
Oil painting of a scene near Wapakoneta, Ohio
Print on Canvas $100.00

“Hobo’s Road”
Oil painting of a scene near Wapakoneta, Ohio
Oil on Canvas NFS From the private Collection of David and Amy Cottrell

“Amish Haystacks”
Oil painting of a scene near Kenton, Ohio
Oil on Canvas NFS From the private Collection of David and Amy Cottrell

(Column by Market Street entrance)

“Red Barn in Field”
Scene from now demolished barn somewhere in Auglaize County, Ohio
Colored Pencil and Chalk $160.00

“Field of Dreams”
Scene from a farm somewhere in Auglaize County, Ohio
Colored Pencil and Chalk $160.00

“20th Century”
Scene from a farm near Lima, Ohio
Black and White photograph (digitally enhanced) $60.00

“Grain storage barns”
Scene from a farm near Roundhead, Ohio
Black and White photograph (digitally enhanced) $20.00

“Birds in Flight”
Abstract oil painting of a pair of birds
Print on photo paper $30.00

“Red Barn Grey Barn”
Oil painting of a scene near Wapakoneta, Ohio
Print on Canvas (digitally enhanced) $60.00

- Jennifer Brogee