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Sue Kiesewetter reports:

More than 200 artisans and craftsmen will have wares available for sale this weekend at Lakota West High School’s annual Arts and Crafts show.

The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, at the school, 8940 Union Centre Blvd.

Juried arts and crafts, including many holiday items, will be offered for sale.

“We have a great variety of items this year – jewelry, wood turners, primitive, candle makers, soaps and bird houses,’’ said Dianna Blevins, coordinator. “All the profits from the show go back to the school. We give scholarships, items teachers need and After prom.”

Along with the crafts there will be food including burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, salads, desserts and a bake sale.

Sponsored by the school’s parent teacher group, all proceeds will be used to fund student programs and scholarships.

Admission is $1for adults.

Information: 513-874-5699×10321 or LWCraftShow@aol.com

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Sue Kiesewetter reports:

Registration is open for the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s teen acting program, the Groundlings, which will be held in West Chester Township.

The Groundlings North 10-week acting program will run from 7-9:30 p.m., Sundays at the West Chester Activity Center, 7900 Cox Road. The program is open to students in grades 9-12.

It begins Feb. 26, 2012 and runs through May 6 with a May 13 final showcase at the organization’s Race Street theatre in downtown Cincinnati. Cost is $375.

John Scheller will teach the class. Teens will study classical performance techniques along with Shapespeare and his texts. Students will receive training in acting methods, improvisation, stage combat, text analysis, voice and movement.

Register now by calling the activity center at 513-779-7360.

Information: 513-381-2273×3202, www.cincyshakes.com/acting-classes.html, or jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com

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The annual Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show will be held this weekend, Oct. 1-2. The Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show is sponsored by the school’s PTSO and all of the proceeds will go directly to fund student programs.

At last year’s craft show, there were more than 200 artisans and craftsmen in attendance. Juried arts and crafts, including many holiday items, will be offered for sale. There will also be lunch, concessions, and an ATM machine.

>>>PHOTOS OF LAST YEAR’S LAKOTA WEST CRAFT SHOW<<<

The craft show will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $1 for adults.

For more information, visit the Lakota West Arts & Craft Show’s homepage or call 513-874-5699 ext. 10321.

The event will be held at Lakota West High School, which is located at 8940 Union Centre Blvd. in West Chester.

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The annual Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show will be held Oct. 1-2. The Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show is sponsored by the school’s PTSO and all of the proceeds will go directly to fund student programs.

At last year’s craft show, there were more than 200 artisans and craftsmen in attendance. Juried arts and crafts, including many holiday items, will be offered for sale. There will also be lunch, concessions, and an ATM machine.

>>>PHOTOS OF LAST YEAR’S LAKOTA WEST CRAFT SHOW<<<

For more information, visit the Lakota West Arts & Craft Show’s homepage or call 513-874-5699 ext. 10321.

The event will be held at Lakota West High School, which is located at 8940 Union Centre Blvd. in West Chester.

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Tags: Tags: Arts, Crafts, Lakota West, Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show, Lakota West craft show

West Chester resident and House Speaker John Boehner announced today that Benjamin Armour, a sophomore at Lakota East High School, was selected as the first place winner for his photograph, “Ash Cave” in the 2011 8th Congressional District art competition.

Armour’s piece (pictured right -click to enlarge) will hang in the office of the Speaker of the House in Washington, D.C.

Second place, third place and several honorable mention pieces will hang in Boehner’s West Chester and Troy offices where the public can view them.

Lakota West junior Thu Do, a junior at Lakota West High School, was a third-place winner for his self portrait titled, “Ninja.” Lakota West student Ema Koch’s piece was named as an honorable mention.

The Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery,” aims to showcase the artistic talents of 8th District high school students. The competition was open to students in grades 9-12, who are residents of the 8th Congressional District.

All artwork will remain on display at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center in Troy, Ohio, until Tuesday, April 26.

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Lindsay Ballenger, a senior at Lakota East High School, won the Unportrait Contest that was sponsored through the College of Mount St. Joseph.

According to lakotaeasthigh.com, the contest was to create a unique self portrait that takes on a non-traditional theme. Ballenger created her “Self Portrait Brooch” out of copper and nickel silver in her independent study metals class.

>>>PHOTOS OF SELF PORTRAITS<<<

Ballenger is planning to study fine art at the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program next year.

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Tags: Tags: Arts, artwork, Lakota East, Lindsay Ballenger, Mount St. Joseph, Mt. St. Joe's

The new West Chester Activity Center will be hosting Young Rembrandts classes this March on Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (3-6 year olds) and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (6-13 year olds).

Classes are now forming for both age groups and will be held at the West Chester Activity Center (photo) located in the former library at 7900 Cox Road.

According to a release, the curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. All materials are provided with new lessons taught each week and each session in a positive and nurturing environment. Participants will benefit from increased art abilities, learning skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. Skilled instructors celebrate your child’s individual successes such as: Following directions, holding and using a pencil, increasing attention span, gaining handwriting and motor skills, completing activities and enhancing communication skills.

The cost to enroll is $79 for a six-week session. All materials are included.

To enroll in the classes, visit www.youngrembrandts.com and click “Class Locator” and enter zip code “45069” or call 513-779-5858 or 513-779-7360.

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Lakota West junior Kiersten Fienning earned the highest honor awarded at the 2010 Xavier University Regional High School Junior and Senior Juried Exhibition for her sculpture titled “Mistress.”

Fienning’s sculpture (pictured right) was awarded Best of Show at the artists’ reception Nov. 12. The sculpture itself was made from an antique wooden chair.

“I found this lonely chair in a local antique mall. It was luring me in with its rustic femininity with the addition of a cheap price. After I threw it against a wall and broke it apart, the pieces just came together effortlessly. The back of the chair served its purpose as the silhouette. The limbs and head structured it in a confident posture. The hat and steps were its final additions,” Fienning said. “A once distressed and painted over chair transformed into a silhouette of confidence, while still keeping its powerful femininity.

“A simple project proposed by my teacher became something that I owed overwhelming gratitude. She is one of the people who encourages me everyday so I can make not only myself, but her, my family, friends and community, proud of what I create. Simplicity is not an easy thing for me to grasp, but simply put, I am eternally grateful.”

Fellow Lakota West students Will Doughman and Lauryn King were also honored at the event. Both were given Honorable Mention awards for their entries. Doughman entered a color pencil drawing titled “Trinity” and King entered a ceramic tea set titled “Dancing Tea Set.”

A total of 440 pieces of art were entered into this year’s show and 140 pieces were displayed in the Xavier University gallery. Lakota West had 19 students exhibited at the event.

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The annual Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show will be held this upcoming weekend, Oct. 2 and Oct. 3.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3.

The Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show is sponsored by the school’s PTSO and all of the proceeds will go directly to fund student programs.

There will be more than 200 crafters at this year’s event.

For more information, visit the Lakota West Arts & Craft Show’s homepage or call 513-874-5699 ext. 10321.

The event will be held at Lakota West High School, which is located at 8940 Union Centre Blvd. in West Chester.

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The annual Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show will be held this upcoming weekend, Oct. 2 and Oct. 3.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3.

The Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show is sponsored by the school’s PTSO and all of the proceeds will go directly to fund student programs.

There will be more than 200 crafters at this year’s event.

For more information, visit the Lakota West Arts & Craft Show’s homepage or call 513-874-5699 ext. 10321.

The event will be held at Lakota West High School, which is located at 8940 Union Centre Blvd. in West Chester.

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Tags: Tags: Arts, Crafts, Lakota West, Lakota West Arts & Crafts Show