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  • Little Art celebrates grand re-opening in Yellow Springs

    By Megan BachmanSeptember 26, 2013

    Little Art Theatre Executive Director Jenny Cowperthwaite welcomes theatergoers into the new lobby of the renovated theater, which will be open to the community during an open house from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. During the first complete renovation in the Little Art’s 84-year history, the theater was closed for the last five months and upgraded with a digital projector and surround-sound system, new cushioned seats, handicapped-accessible bathrooms and a spacious lobby, among other changes. After the open house, the theater begins a 12-day “Back to the Movies” film festival. Regular programming resumes on Friday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Megan Bachman)

    To showcase its half-million dollar, five-month makeover, the Little Art will hold an open house and grand reopening from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, with free films, live music and dancing, free popcorn and more.

  • Yellow Springs Pottery anniversary— 40 years of spinning wheels

    By Megan Bachman

    In February, Yellow Springs Pottery, a local artists’ cooperative, achieved a milestone of 40 years in business. A celebration party for its 10 members and their spouses was held at the Glen House Inn, featuring an afternoon swim, sushi by the pool, a tour of Glenn Owen’s art studio and a catered dinner, followed by a trivia contest. Yellow Springs Pottery members are, from back left, Evelyn LaMers, Kim Kramer, Jane Hockensmith-Reich, Eliza Bush, Janet Murie; front row, Jerry Davis, Justin Teilhet, David Hergesheimer and Marcia Cochran. Not pictured is Michele Dutcher. A pottery-making demonstration on Sunday, Sept. 22, and sale will conclude the anniversary celebration. (Submitted Photo)

    While it’s true that when it opened in 1973, Yellow Springs Pottery may have sold a few more fad items, the overall popularity of the co-op’s handcrafted ceramic tableware has endured.

  • Center Stage opens “Threepenny Opera” this weekend in Yellow Springs

    By Megan BachmanSeptember 25, 2013

    Center Stage’s production of the 1920s Bertholt Brecht musical The Threepenny Opera opens for a two-weekend run with a public dress rehearsal on Friday, Sept. 27, at the 8 p.m. at the John Bryan Community Center. The show continues on Saturday and Sunday and on the following weekend, Oct. 4–6.

  • A sea change for trash as jelly art

    By Lauren HeatonSeptember 24, 2013

    Antioch College hosts an exhibit of jellyfish swimming in an unusually academic environment.

  • Yellow Springs Pottery celebrates 40 years with live demos

    By Megan BachmanSeptember 19, 2013

    In February, Yellow Springs Pottery, a local artists’ cooperative, achieved a milestone of 40 years in business. A celebration party for its 10 members and their spouses was held at the Glen House Inn, featuring an afternoon swim, sushi by the pool, a tour of Glenn Owen’s art studio and a catered dinner, followed by a trivia contest. Yellow Springs Pottery members are, from back left, Evelyn LaMers, Kim Kramer, Jane Hockensmith-Reich, Eliza Bush, Janet Murie; front row, Jerry Davis, Justin Teilhet, David Hergesheimer and Marcia Cochran. Not pictured is Michele Dutcher. A pottery-making demonstration on Sunday, Sept. 22, and sale will conclude the anniversary celebration. (Submitted photo)

    Local artist co-op store Yellow Springs Pottery celebrates its 40th year of business with a pottery sale and live pottery demonstrations on Sunday, Sept. 22., at the store.

  • Yellow Springs bus travels for music

    By YS News StaffSeptember 16, 2013

    The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in 2010 when they celebrated their 75th anniversary.

    Bus excursions to the Dayton Philharmonic and Springfield Symphony, a 36-year village tradition, will continue this year.

  • Corner Cone hosts fundraiser concert with YSKP and friends

    By Lauren HeatonSeptember 5, 2013

    YS Kids Playhouse will host a fundraiser concert this weekend with guest musicians from Yellow Springs and beyond.

  • Yellow Springs artists host straw bale and earthen plaster workshop

    By Anisa KlineSeptember 3, 2013

    Saturday, September 7th and Sunday September 8th Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl will be hosting a hands-on straw bale and earthen plaster workshop at the Antioch Farm.

    On Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, September 8, Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl will host a hands-on straw bale and earthen plaster workshop at the Antioch Farm. The event, which will result in a semi-permanent bench for the property, gives participants an opportunity to learn more about the structural and artistic aspects of working with straw bale and plaster.

  • Blues Fest kicks off in Yellow Springs

    By Diane ChiddisterAugust 22, 2013

    The 16th annual AACW Blues/Jazz/Gospel Fest takes place this weekend from Aug. 22 through Aug. 25.

  • Art to wear in “Bling” show

    By Megan Bachman

    Jewelry has adorned the human body for 100,000 years as a way to ward off evil spirits, signify religious affiliation and more. It’s also wearable art, and since walking around with an armful of paintings can be cumbersome, donning jewelry is a better way to show off one’s artwork in public. That’s one reason Yellow […]

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