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WHAT’S ON STAGE? Subscribe to the News. ysnews.com/subscribe 49 YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS The GUIDE to YELLOW SPRINGS 2019 – 20 • 3rd GENERATION SPRINGER. • OF SERVICE. • ADVANTAGE=YOURS. Shelly Blackman Realtor ® 937-381-9799 SHELLY@YELLOWSPRINGS.COM PRESIDENT’S SALES CLUB 2019 Award of Achievement OHIO R E A L T O R S ® “I’m grateful for my amazing clients, their generous referrals and the opportunity to be of service!” Creative Explorations Women’s Retreat • Relax • Reconnect • Renew Facilitated or Self-Directed Day Retreat Options 937-750-4117 Yellow Springs www.creativeexplorations.net Planting seeds for a beautiful life 767-7642 • P.O. Box 242, Yellow Springs www.antiochschool.org • nathan@antiochschool.org • Master teachers • Small class size • Children engineer their own learning • Empowering community • Students as scientists and inventors • Creativity and art • Children learn from play • Outdoor learning • Oldest democratic school in the country, est. 1921 ARTS & RECREAT ION YELLOW ROCKERS CONTAC T: Linda Hasting, 937‑443‑1159 WE B : miamivalleydancecouncil.org/squares/ yellow‑rockers/ Yellow Springs Yellow Rockers is a west- ern square dance club that dances at the plus level. Club dances are held on the second Sunday of each month, 7:30–10 p.m., in the Bryan Community Center. Square dancers who have completed the plus-level dance lessons — both singles and couples — are welcome. YELLOW SPRINGS ARTS COUNCIL CONTAC T: Street address: 111 Corry St.; mailing address: P.O. Box 459, 937‑679‑9722 EMA I L : ysartscouncil@gmail.com WE B : www.ysartscouncil.org The Yellow Springs Arts Council sup- por ts local ar ts infrastructure through program opportunities, publicity, education, advocacy and coordinated par tnerships across the community. Each year, the YSAC supports over 200 local creative workers. The organization began in the 1950s as the Yellow Springs Arts Association. In 1972, it incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and adopted the full name Yellow Springs Arts Council. In 2008, the YSAC expanded its mis- sion to encompass all arts disciplines and launched the YSAC Community Galler y and Multi-Arts Center. YSAC increased its arts advocacy role in 2012, which led to the Yellow Springs Village Council’s adoption of a Public Arts Policy in January of 2013. Regional publicity for YSAC-suppor ted events, in partnership with the YS Cham- ber of Commerce, brings thousands of visitors to Yellow Springs annually for arts- related events. The Ar ts Council provides many op- portunities for local artists to share and develop their work. Monthly exhibits in the galler y provide a diverse range of visual artists with a space to show and sell their work. Once a month, Arts Alive! showcases musicians, comedians, danc- ers, storytellers, poets and more in live per formances in the Multi-Ar ts Center or on the outdoor stage. In September, the focus shifts to arts collectors with the Art House Hop. Art classes are offered periodically for children and adults in the Multi-Arts Space, which is available to the community as a class, meeting and per- formance space. YSAC also participates in public art projects, such as the Mills Park Hotel Fence Art Gallery Project and the National Bronze Sculpture Trail. YSAC is a member organization that relies on membership dues and dona- tions and the dedication of a marvelous group of volunteers. The organization is also supported through grant writing and fundraising projects. Artists, appreciators and supporters of all arts disciplines are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the organization. YELLOW SPRINGS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONTAC T: James Johnston, music director EMA I L : delphi@ameritech.net The Chamber Orchestra welcomes all intermediate and advanced string players and selected woodwind and brass players in consultation with the music director. Ability to read music is necessar y. The ensemble gives two to three concerts a year, frequently with chorus, and performs standard repertoire from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 7:30–9 p.m., in the First Presby- terian Church. The first rehearsal was held Tuesday, Sept. 3. Fall music will be by Honegger, Haydn, Satie, Ives, Rameau and J. S. Bach. YELLOW SPRINGS CONTRA DANCE CONTAC T: Nancy Lineburgh, 330‑618‑0892 EMA I L : lineburgh@gmail.com WE B : yscontra.wordpress.com Folk dance to live music in Yellow Springs! Contra dance is a blend of old and new cul- tural influences ranging from northern Eu- rope to Africa. It’s done to a walking step, so if you can walk, you can dance. A caller tells the dancers each step in the pattern until it’s flowing smoothly. Each dance begins with a walk-through, and there are beginner les- sons at the start of each dance. It’s energetic, the live music is exciting, and it is a generally joyous experience! Dances are (usually) held once per month, Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Xenia Avenue. There is a suggested donation of $5. Check our website for the most current details. All ages and experience levels are welcome, including first-time dancers. No partner is required. Most of our dances are open-band and open-calling; musicians and callers of all experience levels are welcome to join the band or call a dance. YELLOW SPRINGS STRINGS CONTAC T: Suzanne Grote, 206‑7364; Shirley Mullins, 767‑3361 Yellow Springs Strings is a string orchestra for adults that meets Tuesdays, 7–8:30 p.m., in the Yellow Springs Senior Center’s great room. Players of modest-to-advanced levels of proficiency are welcome. There are no fees for participation. The ensemble is con- ducted by Shirley Mullins. Children and young adults join with the ensemble for special occasions, such as the Celebration Concert. Membership is fluid; college students home for vacation, children of orchestra members, etc. are welcome. The Yellow Springs Strings is assisted by the Yellow Springs Youth Orchestra Association. YELLOW SPRINGS THEATER COMPANY EMA I L : ystheatercompany@gmail.com WE B : facebook.com/ystcohio; www.ystheater.org With a belief that theater can enrich the soul, challenge the mind and expand the heart of the diverse community in which it serves, the Yellow Springs Theater Com- pany is committed to producing new and classic works of theater that fearlessly ex- amine and illuminate the human condition: past, present and future. Formed in 2014, YSTC comprises local artists, actors, directors and musicians. Through performances of new and classic plays as well as the Yellow Springs 10 Minute Play festival, YSTC aims to present high qual- ity and affordable theatrical performances for local audiences that both entertain and resonate. View the YSTC season and support its mis- sion by making a donation at www.ystheater. org.