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Week one runs July 6,7,8,9.  Children ages 6 – 9 will learn the art of print making and paint a class mural.  Children ages 9 – 12 will experience the art of quilt making.  Students  will create an 18 inch square quilt by weaving together colorful strips of fabric.  They can also choose to let their imaginations flow and embelish their quilt with beads, feathers, and buttons.  Your child will learn basic color, design, hand sewing, and pressing techniques.

Week two runs July 12,13,14,15.  Children ages 6 -9 will be working with clay to create fun stuff.  Children ages 9 – 12 will create an 18 inch quilt by sewing colorful squares together.  Students will be working with sewing machines along with learning design principles and pressing techniques.  It’s sew easy.

Classes for ages 6 – 9 are held from 9:00 – 9:45 and taught by Andrea Grimsley and Molly Beyer.

Classes for ages 9 – 12 are held from 10:00 – 11:00 and taught by local quilting artist Susan Bengston.

Tuition for classes are $25/week or $40/both weeks.  Please make checks payable to the Arts Council/City of Rising Sun.  Registration forms are available to you in the main gallery.

Students work will be on display at the Pendleton Art Center July 22 – 30.

Tuition Fee is $85 and the deadline to register is August 7.   Make checks payable to Rising Sun Tourism.  Registration forms are located in the main gallery for your convenience.  If you have any questions, please contact Vera Curnow at 812-438-4300.

More than 60 artists from around the country will be in Rising Sun, Indiana, September 18 and 19, for the annual Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts. This juried festival of exceptional fine art and fine crafts, jewelry, pottery, handcrafted furniture, and musical instruments will be held in Rising Sun’s historic Main Street District along the Ohio River.

The Festival is planned for 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, and Sunday, September 19. There is no admission fee and parking will be free on the streets, and in businesses and lots throughout the city.

Rising Sun is one of Indiana’s most beautiful riverfront towns. Art Calendar magazine includes it as one of the ten best towns in America for working artists and Rising Sun Main Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Festival visitors are invited to experience the unique ambiance and hospitality of Rising Sun enjoying the art and meeting the artists while taking a leisurely stroll through the town’s flowered Main Street and scenic riverfront park.

For more information on the festival visit www.risingsunartfestival.org or call 888-776-4786.
Directions to Rising Sun are on the Web site.

The first of its kind in the tri-state, Dagaz Acres’ state-of-the-art zip-line and challenge course offers an eco-adventure along with an adrenaline rush for both novice and master “zippers” alike.

A zip-line consists of a pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline. They are designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable, usually made of stainless steel, by holding on or attaching to the freely moving pulley. At Dagaz Acres, the zip-lines traverse from trees to platforms to other trees, zipping through the air at up to 35 miles an hour on the area’s first enviro-thrill ride.

The adventure at Dagaz Acres begins with a climb to the treetops of Southeastern Indiana and continues over scenic valleys and ravines in a way you’ve never experienced before. Strapped safely in a secure body harness, you’ll soar high above the forest floor. The adventure course* includes:

• Five dual zip-lines covering ½ mile on 23 acres
• Two canopy zip-lines and a Burma Bridge
• Multi-element high ropes challenge course
• Comfortable and secure ½ body swing harness
*The Zip-line Adventure Course is for adventurers 60 to 250 pounds. Participants must weigh a minimum of 60 pounds and be 10 years old for zip-lines.

Dagaz Acres’ Zip-line Adventure Course was professionally designed and built by Cornerstone Designs, Inc. of Pineola, NC, a leader in building ropes courses and canopy tours. Both Cornerstone Designs and Dagaz Acres are members of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT – www.acctinfo.org).

According to Cornerstone Designs Owner Jim Wall, the Dagaz Acres Zipline Adventure Course is an eco-adventure unlike most others. “A lot of (courses) are not all in canopies (i.e.: trees). A lot are on fields or towers. The unique part of Dagaz Acres is they are using the beautiful terrain to develop a system among the trees where you are able to go from station to station underneath the canopy or see the wildlife underneath the canopy and be up close to the trees.”

While zip-line use by the general public is not new – civilian ropes courses have been in the U.S. since the 1970s and used by the military prior to that – the high thrill-to-skill ratio has created a modest global boom of zip-lines, said Steve Gustafson, president of the Professional Ropes Course Association (www.prcainfo.org) and owner of Experienced-Based Learning in Illinois (www.eblcanopytours.com).

“It’s less about physical ability and more about doing something fun for the first time in your life. It’s exhilarating,” he said.

Owners Patrick and Lori Noonan share their reason for building Dagaz Acres: “Our love for the outdoors and a strong background in educating and motivating people to action inspired our family to start a business that offers an exhilarating outdoor adventure – an adventure that allows our guests to let go of their daily stress and commune with nature. Whether alone or with a group of friends, you’ll return to the ‘real’ world with fresh perspectives and incentives.

Dagaz Acres staff is licensed and accredited with over 20 years experience in team building and personal development. Founder Patrick Noonan is a specialist in corporate training and carries that expertise and love for all things outdoors to the adventure course every day. The staff ensures each participant’s safety, excitement and personal growth!

Dagaz Acres Leadership Center and Zipline Adventure Course…Get Ready for Uncommon Ground!

Contact: Lori Noonan, V.P. Operations 859-835-3311, www.dagazacres.com

The coveted Best in Show Quilt was awarded to “Stellar Legacy” by Diane Livezey of Edgewood, Kentucky. In addition, Diane was the first place winner in the Mixed Techniques category with “Serendipitous” which was also the People’s Choice. A Special Judges Recognition was given to “Pheasant” by Suzanne Peters of Union, KY by NQA certified judge, Linda Luggen of Cincinnati, OH.

First Place prizes were awarded to: Lois Latscha of Rising Sun, IN for her appliqué entry “Wandering Leaf”; Julie Yeager Lambert of Erlanger, KY for her pieced quilt “Bodacious Feathered Star” and her machine quilted “Feathered Pineapple”; Linda Thomas and Sandy Broering for their “Bead-i-ful Brocades” novelty crazy quilt; Betty Ann Pavy, Rising Sun, IN for her hand quilted entry “Golden Rectangle”; Debbie Scudder of Dillsboro, IN won with her wearable art purse

Honorable Mentions were received by Robbie Porter of Batavia, Joan Morrison of Cincinnati, Betty Ann Pavy and Karen Gillard of Rising Sun, and Wanda Benzing of Patriot.

First place winner in the Art Quilt Contest was “Sea Glass Reflections” by Robbie Porter of Cincinnati, OH. Robbie was also the second place winner with “Perfect Symmetry

Martha Bladen from Vevay, Indian took first place in the art contest with her photography collage “Archiquilture”, second place art was a crazy quilt glass plate by Sherry Howard of Rising Sun and third place art was won by Jodie Cole-Mulle of Rising Sun with her painted fabric “Morning Whispers”.

The bear contest winner was a needle punched “Chipmunk” by Linda Berkemeier, Crittenden, KY and second place was taken by Rising Sun’s Lois Latscha’s with “Patches”. Pat Statzer, Cincinnati, OH placed first in the doll contest with “Sally”; Elizabeth Marten also of Cincinnati placed second with her doll “Glenda”. An honorable mention was received by Sonja Bryer of Bellbrook, OH.

Pamela Traynham of Chesapeake, VA won first place with her doll quilt “Shining Star” and Carolyn Tully of Osgood, IN took second place with her doll quilt “Gracie’s Flower Garden”. Honorable mentions in doll quilts were received by Nancy Bendickson, Tipp City and Marsha Schauer, Hamilton, OH.

Watch for information on the 2011 show online at www.risingsunquiltfest.com. Special thanks to our sponsors: Rising Sun Regional Foundation, City of Rising Sun, Rising Sun-Ohio County Tourism, Indiana Arts Council and private donors.

Artists from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky will exhibit their prize winning art work at the Pendleton Art Center during the month of May. The opening reception will be held at the Pendleton Art Center Friday May 7 from 6-9 pm.

Ben Belew artist and classical pianist will entertain throughout the evening. Prizes will be awarded at 7pm.

Vera Curnow, curator of the show, said, “We are extremely fortunate to have Owen Findsen as judge of this year’s show. Mr. Findsen was a reporter, features writer and art critic for the Cincinnati Enquirer for almost 40 years. He is a well known writer of art related books and has taught art history at the University of Cincinnati.”

The 5th Juried Art Exhibition is sponsored by the Ohio County Tourism Commission as part of their ongoing project development effort.

What’s even more impressive is that the programs started by the grant are continuing 18 months after the OCRA grant cycle ended.

Entering its second year following the conclusion of the grant, the Rising Sun / Ohio County Tourism Commission has secured additional funding to continue the youth and school programs started by the initial OCRA grant.  Professional development workshops, 10 of which have been held in the past 18 months, have become nationally renowned and self-sustaining.  “With the exception of a nominal level of promotional support from Tourism, these programs have become self-sustaining,” explains Sherry Timms, Executive Director of the Tourism Commission.

What has helped Rising Sun to develop and promote its programs has been its use of Web 2.0 technologies.  A dedicated website, http://www.artsinrisingsun.com, was launched to provide broader access to the content of the training programs and seminars offered over the course of the OCRA grant program.  In the year after the site was launched, it logged nearly 6400 visitors, of which over 1100 accessed videos and PDFs of the seminars and workshops.  “What we were trying to do was make it possible to extend the benefits of the OCRA grant indefinitely,” explains Brett Stowell, Project Manager for the web initiative at Bretzel Enterprises.  “It seemed to us that we could help artists everywhere and build the brand equity of Rising Sun at the same time by sharing our materials with the greater community of artists.”

“Now we are engaging in a number of web marketing initiatives,” explains Timms.  So far results have been favorable.  Nearly as many event registrations were received from email marketing as by direct mail for the 2009 fall workshop series.  “The only difference,” explains Stowell, “is that a registration from a direct mail campaign costs our customer over eight times what a registration from a web campaign costs.”  Once the response data is mined and direct mail lists optimized, Stowell expects the artist development programs to be completely self-sufficient.  “We started the first artist development program in Southeastern Indiana, and we are excited that three years in it is nearly self-sufficient” notes Timms.

Equipped with a map, a full tank of gas and both a love and curiosity for the arts, I ventured out on a journey that exposed me to the winding roads and scenic views of both Switzerland and Ohio counties in rural Southeast Indiana.

It wasn’t just one location that I was in search of —it was over 30—and it was going to take the entire weekend to complete my mission. There was plenty to see and nearly 40 artists to meet. I was on a personal pursuit to visit every location listed on last year’s inaugural edition of the Creative Spaces Rural Places Art Tour map. This year’s bi-county event takes place on April 24-25 2010 from 10:00am-6:00pm.

The free art tour took me along the Ohio River Scenic Byway and to galleries and businesses located in the downtown shopping districts of Vevay and Rising Sun, and through the rural towns of Patriot, Florence, Fairview and Lamb. I ventured onto second floors of town buildings, meandered in artist’s kitchens and living rooms and explored home studios and garages.

There were rooms of colorful supplies, exclusive aromas of various art materials and unusual components unique to each artist’s specialty. I noted both customary and unique tools and instruments abound including storage containers filled with artists’ materials, books and drawings.

The artists were as individual as their creations, sharing not only their techniques and accomplishments but a bit of what inspired them and what life as an artist is like. Throughout the tour I became more than a casual observer, feeling more like a student or next door neighbor who dropped by to see what was new.

Along the way I met some incredibly talented individuals who worked in mediums including colored pencil, photography, sculpture and ceramics, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, needlework, oil and acrylics, watercolor, jewelry, American crafts, fiber, steel and wood, pen and ink and instrument design.

Beginning my trip in Switzerland County I drove to Lamb and visited an artist who specialized in wood sculptures and paintings, watching as he used saws to create his next masterpiece. Down the road I observed artist Vickie Althoff creating her dried floral creations and checked out Debbie Reisenback’s hand-crafted jewelry and painted signs outside Stonehouse Creations—a historic location that holds as many stories as the artists and guests that I met there that day.

In downtown Vevay, business and studios housed several photographers and woodworkers, sculptors working in clay, metal and fabric and painters working in oil and acrylic.

Tony Catanzaro from Tony’s Gallery on Liberty Street creates life-sized metal sculptures and tables in his studio alongside his historic home. Not only did he welcome guests to enjoy his outdoor sculpture garden but to sit a spell and enjoy a cool beverage and engaging conversation. Working in her studio that overlooks the downtown district, Meredith Luhr of Luhr’s Studio & Fine Art Gallery explained her sculpture technique and later invited guests to join her for a glass of wine at her outdoor sitting space.

Day two I headed to Ohio County to visit artists located in home studios, galleries and businesses in and around downtown Rising Sun.

Artist Jan West of Jan West Studio gave me the grand tour of her home studio and a glimpse at the creations that graced both her front and back yards—a macramé donkey and a near life-sized chess set constructed out of clay pots. She explained that her previous profession was a stressful one and that she could now relax and spend her time creating her art.

Working artists in pottery, stained and fused glass, oil, colored pencil and jewelry were found at the Pendleton Art Center along Main Street in downtown Rising Sun and at individual galleries nearby.

Luthiers and musicians William Rees and eldest son Bryant at Harps on Main were busy working on a handcrafted harp that would eventually be purchased locally or through its customer base that spans not only Midwest outlets but international ones as well.

Perhaps one thing I didn’t figure on was how far off the beaten path I would venture—the exact location I found artist Jim Day. “Over the river and through the woods” came to mind as I crossed a drivable stream and drove up into the woods to Talon Wildlife Creations. It was well worth the trip.

Specializing in avian re-creations, Day is a world renowned re-creation artist whose designs are so life-like that they have been included in natural history museums, private collections and retail establishments such as Bass Pro Shop. His work has been featured on PBS television and has been used in several motion pictures.

If you consider yourself a bit directionally challenged (like yours truly) you need not worry. The artists’ locations were clearly marked with additional signs posted along the way. If need be, both the artists and the locals were more than happy to clarify the course along the way. Not only were the participants a tight knit group who supported and networked amongst themselves, but it didn’t take me long to find myself comparing notes with them and the other guests that I was either leading or following along the trail.

Before venturing out, a few tips will make the experience even more enjoyable. Begin early, allowing yourself to enjoy each artist at every location and dress comfortable. Bring along a little spending money for a quick bite to eat along the way and a treasure or two that that you just can’t go home without (which there will be plenty.)

For more information including requesting a copy of the 2009 Creative Spaces Rural Places Tour map, log on towww.creativespacesruralplaces.com. Information can also be obtained by contacting Switzerland County Tourism in Vevay, IN at 800-435-5688 or www.vevayin.com, or from Ohio County Tourism in Rising Sun, IN at 888-776-4786 orwww.enjoyrisingsun.com. Both offices can provide information about local accommodations.

Noah O’Bannion
110 Main St.
Rising Sun , Indiana 47040

Phone: 812-438-3688

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Serving God, Country, And Our Community
Since September 19, 1919

600 Grand Victoria Drive
1-812-438-1234 or
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Indiana’s finest riverboat casino, located in Rising Sun (Ohio County). The 40,000 square foot casino offers table games from blackjack to craps and the newest and hottest slot machines on the Ohio River.

The Grand Theatre seats 1,100 and features live entertainment. Grand Victoria Casino is just 45 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, and 35 minutes from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport.

For more Information, visit http://www.enjoyrisingsundowntown.com

Open first Fridays 5 – 9pm and Second look Saturdays 12pm – 5pm. Wednesday, Thursday , Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm.

For more information, visit http://www.pendletonartcenter.com/

Hours by Appointment

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Open: Monday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm

Hours:
Monday-Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm

Even those who think they have no musical talent will enjoy the many Celtic gift items which join the finished harps in the studio. William and his sons also build plucked psalteries. These little instruments are the connect-the-dot coloring book of the musical world – perfect for non-musicians! Relax in Harps on Main’s beautiful garden setting and listen to any of a wide array of Celtic or harp CDs.

Take one of these home and bring a little piece of your soothing day in Rising Sun with you. Harps on Main regularly hosts concerts.

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I continue to explore multiple mediums and painting styles. I have selected oil as my medium of choice and enjoy large scale work with an impressionist feel. Color is an important aspect of my work. I often use a limited pallet to create a specific emotional atmosphere.

In 2001, I returned to the Midwest and became inspired by the landscape and wildlife subject matter native to the Ohio River Valley. Today, I live and paint in Rising Sun, Indiana where I continue to be inspired by the natural beauty.

Contact Information:
Andrea Grimsley
812-290-4997
ExodusIndy@yahoo.com

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Tuggles’ Folly Bed & Breakfast, located at 9377 Holmes Hill Road is the only true Bed & Breakfast remaining in Ohio County, perched on a hilltop between Rising Sun and Aurora, Indiana with a commanding view of the Ohio River and surrounding Valley at its feet. Step out of your car to be surrounded by one of the finest views Southeastern Indiana has to offer. Walk through the front door of Tuggles’ Folly Bed & Breakfast to be surrounded by warm hospitality and tasteful presentation of eclectic antiques and personal treasures. Tuggles’ Folly is the culmination of a retirement dream for hosts Dean & Debbie Tuggle. Returning to family in Southeastern Indiana while receiving new friends and guests in their stately colonial styled, totally air-conditioned, home presents the prospect of years of enjoyment. Public rooms are replete with fascinating features and eclectic treasures. Enter the front foyer to be greeted by your first of many family antiques. A handcrafted walnut entertainment center is the focal point of the Living Room. Contents provide television, video, DVD and all types of musical preferences presented in true surround sound. Relax on sofas to the breeze of the ceiling fan in summer, or snuggle under handmade afghans next to the warmth of the stove in winter while surrounded by literary classics and Lladro sculptures.

Wake up to the aroma of your favorite coffee or hot tea brewing in the kitchen. Visit with Dean & Debbie while they prepare a full country breakfast including delectable items such as homemade biscuits & gravy, eggs to your specification, lavish fresh fruit bowl and, depending upon the season, the irresistible fried peaches. All is accomplished in the custom-built black walnut kitchen fashioned by friends and Amish craftsmen of Berne, Indiana.

Dine in Southern comfort and style in the main Dining Room or the more intimate Breakfast Room. Each provides the opportunity to visit with hosts and other guests while enjoying a leisurely breakfast reminiscent of days gone bye. No dining chair has a bad view of the hills of Kentucky to the east, or the pastures to the west where wild turkeys and deer amble by at their leisure. Look to the high ledge for a presentation of
Kentucky’s own, artist Russell May. Setting suns capture the vibrant hues of the antique stained glass complementing the Dining Room bay window.

If the need to stay in touch or check in at home/office is required, Tuggles’ Folly is connected via Wireless Internet throughout the entire facility.

Tuggles’ Folly Game Room provides guests the opportunity to while away the hours at cards, board games, pool or pinball. And then again, you can grab a favorite read from the extensive personal Library at your disposal. Retreat to a corner or a porch to prop up your feet and hear the river barge horns in the distance. The peace of the countryside will surround you.

Will you be having friends and family visiting the area soon? No place to put them? Call Dean & Debbie to provide a comfortable location. They will be taken care of well.

MAPLE ROOM – Stretch out on the Queen size sleigh bed.

OAK ROOM – Step back in time to enjoy our antique Queen size oak bedroom.

LIBRARY ROOM – Sleep in comfort in King Twin beds with private bath.

We are a small family owned campground and marina with 25 campsites located on Arnolds Creek that leads into the scenic Ohio River.

All our campsites offer a scenic view of Arnolds Creek and a wild life park that’s located across the creek. All of our campsites have 20, 30, and 50-amp electric, water and there are sites available with full hookups. Tent campers are also welcome; we have public restrooms and showers.

For our campers who also enjoy boating, we have campsites available right on the creek next to our small marina. So, bring your boat along and enjoy a cruise on the Ohio River that’s just minutes away.

Pets are also welcome! We just ask that they be on a leash. We also ask that you please clean up their droppings, and do not leave your pet unattended.

Located along the banks of the Ohio River, the Empire house offers guests a unique respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life by blending historic charm with modern convenience. Enjoy a relaxing, comfortable stay in one of our tasteful rooms or suites. All are fully equipped with private baths, cable television, private entrances and all of the modern amenities you’ve come to expect. Don’t forget to inquire about our private river view rooms which offer a spectacular, unobstructed view of the beautiful Ohio River. Spend a quiet moment on the porch or take a leisurely stroll through Riverfront Park. However you choose to spend your free time, we’re sure you’ll appreciate the pleasant atmosphere which surrounds the rich river history of the Empire House.

Rates from $65.00 to $150.00 All major credit cards accepted.

Each room is gracefully decorated and includes, TV, VCR, cable, phone and a private bath. AAA approved. Located a few blocks from Grand Victoria Casino & Resort. New owners Barb and Kurt Jasper welcome you to stay at the Mulberry Inn & Gardens.

Rates daily from $89.00 to $125.00.

On the verandahs, ceiling fans twirl lazily while you enjoy watching Ol’Man River and all his passengers meander by Anderson’s Riviera Inn.

Enjoy the special touches provided in the rooms such as fresh rolls and muffins, coffee, tea, hot cocoa and juice for a private continental breakfast; herbal bath salts and scented soaps for a relaxing whirlpool, binoculars for enhanced river viewing, all designed to make our guests feel pampered and special. Even well behaved, small pets are welcome at the Riviera Inn (a small clean up fee does apply) for those who can’t bear to leave their little ones behind. Be sure to ask about our Extended Stay Discounts; Romantic Package (designed to kindle the flame without scorching the wallet) and Golf Outing Packages for groups or singles. We are happy to work with our guests on any special requests that will make your group outing or private getaway one that you will fondly remember and want to repeat year after year. Gift Certificates are also available.

Centrally located, the Riviera Inn is within an hour drive of greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky; convenient to all southern Indiana Riverboat Casinos (next door to Grand Victoria Casino and The Links Golf Course); Perfect North Slopes Ski area and Kentucky Speedway. Advance reservations are usually needed but inquiries are always welcome. Whether you need a getaway for gambling, golfing, racing, relaxing, romance or all of the above. Anderson’s Riviera Inn is a great place to come home to!

Rates range from $79.00 to $99.00 nightly based on double occupancy.