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Sunday, June 14, 2009

Weekend: Arts Partnership plans wine festival
Findlay Inn & Conference Center -Downtown Findlay
The Arts Partnership will host its first Riverside Wine Festival from noon to 8 p.m. June 27 at Riverside Park. This premier event, held in collaboration with the Ohio Wine Producers' Association, will feature Ohio wineries, gourmet foods, fine arts and crafts, live entertainment, demonstrations and more.

The event will feature seven Ohio wines from the following wineries: Heineman Winery (Put-In-Bay), Hillside Winery (Gilboa), Firelands Winery (Port Clinton), Hermes Vineyards (Sandusky), Paper Moon Vineyard (Vermillion), Shamrock Vineyards (Waldo) and Stoney Ridge Winery (Bryan). Foods from Bistro on Main, Bread Kneads, Fins, Oh My Goodness Concessions and Revolver will be available.

Live entertainment will be provided by area musicians covering a variety of genres.

Opening the festival at noon will be a four piece jazz combo based out of Bluffton named 5 Myles High. The members of 5 Myles High have been playing together for two years and are working on their debut CD.

Blues 215 will take the stage at 2 p.m. With strong vocals, Blues 215 covers a wide variety of styles.

The third performance will start at 4 p.m. and will feature the acoustic stylings of Philip Allen. Originally from Findlay, he now resides in Columbus. With his debut solo album "The Art of Husbandry" in 2008 a success, he continues to write and perform and is working on a second album to come out later in 2009.

Closing the festival is George Baldridge, who will take the stage at 6 p.m. He writes music and performs with the band Blaming Alice. Baldridge will be closing out the festival as an acoustic duo and will be playing rock covers.

A variety of demonstrations will be held throughout the day.

Troy Ganser, a performing visual artist from Fort Wayne, Ind., will be creating a painting at the festival. The painting will be auctioned off later in the festival. Proceeds will benefit programs offered by The Arts Partnership. To preview Ganser's work, visit www.troyganser.com.

Bob Minto will be conducting pottery demonstrations. Minto has been teaching and creating art for many years and is well known for his pottery. He will also have a booth with his original pottery pieces for sale.

Richard Ruehle will be displaying his skills in wood turning. He will be offering bowls, platters, hollow forms and other objects that will be on display and for sale. Visit ruehlewoodart.com for pictures and further information.

Kan Du Studio will be on site demonstrating how they make their products, the majority of which come from aluminum print plates that they recycle from The Courier. Their signature product, the Kan Du star, was developed to represent the true spirit their artists have for Findlay and Hancock County. They will have artists demonstrating their talents and pieces for sale to fit every budget.

Ann Boyd, who owns "My Own Backyard Herbs and Flowers," will be providing mini seminars on the uses of herbs in everyday life. She will also present two programs on herbed wine cuisines, and how to grow and harvest your own herbs. Boyd has been studying herbs for more than 30 years. She will have live annual and perennial herbs in pots, fresh bay leaves and homemade herbal products for sale.

Norm Heineman and Findlay's own "The Wine Merchant" will be providing mini seminars on what makes Ohio wine unique and what differentiates Ohio wines from those from California, Australia and Europe. Heineman has been a connoisseur of wine for many years and is the cousin to Ed Heineman, owner of Heineman Winery.

Anne Hermiller will be offering decadent dessert demonstrations and samples. She will be showcasing cheesecakes and other luscious desserts

There also will be several exhibitors at the Wine Festival.

Glass for Good will feature glass, handmade decorative items and jewelry. A unique aspect of Glass for Good is that a significant portion of their proceeds go back to the presenting organization. Visit glassforgood.com for more information.

Ziss Custom Glass will be featuring fused glass, jewelry and bowls, stained glass panels and more. Visit amtreasures.com and click on specialty shops to view some of Ziss' glass products.

Creations by Karen offers custom personalized gifts, children's books, photo restoration, videos, invitations, pamphlets, announcements and more. Products can be viewed at www.creationsbyklb.com.

DorAnne's Gifts & Gourmet will be offering pre-packaged gourmet dessert mixes, salsa, dipping oils, dip mixes, wine accessories and more. Stop by the booth and enjoy some samples or visit www.dorannesgiftsandgourmet.com for more information on products.

Morey's Books and Coffee will be on site with a variety of cigars. Guests can enjoy a broad range of brands and prices at the festival.

Admission to the Wine Festival is $18 in advance (by June 19) and $20 at the gate, and includes a commemorative glass and tasting privileges, up to 30 samples. Event attendees may purchase glasses of wine and sealed bottles to take home. Designated drivers and those under 21 can attend for $5. Children in strollers are free.

For tickets or for more information, contact The Arts Partnership box office by calling 419-422-4624 or by visiting the office at 618 S. Main St. Business hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free parking will be available in the Riverside Park overflow lots, Masonic Temple and Riverside Suites. A free shuttle service will be provided by University of Findlay. Entrances will be located on the north and south sides of the event.

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PromotesLocalEvents wrote:
FREE Event in Findlay
“ Sherri, There are FREE events in Findlay. Stop out to City BBQ on Wednesday evenings from now until July 15th from 5-8 PM and enjoy FREE LOCAL entertainment, a great car show and wonderful fellowship with people who are making a difference in our community. IF you chose to enjoy a great meal at City BBQ while you are there you will be glad to know that a portion of the cost of your meal will be donated to Findlay Area Civitan. If you chose not to eat there, that is fine. Please come out and enjoy the FREE entertainment anyhow. We are looking forward to seeing you. ”
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 8:34:19 AM
Old Timer wrote:
I wondered about that too Mike.
“ However if memory serves me correctly, limited permits have been issued at Riverside Park in the past. If this is truly an issue, and I don't know that it is, it's high time to rewrite the city's rules.

Riverside park is a great venue to hold such an event. It would be a prime location to make this a weekly affair offering more entertainment options to the citzens of Findlay than are currently available. Is this one a little pricy? Maybe so but, I fully expect it to be an enjoyable outing. ”
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 2:23:31 PM
poles1 wrote:
Wine Fest
“ Wow, what a great idea to draw producers and people to the city of Findlay. What a great venue to mix with the activities of the event.
So, should the wine producers sell their product for free? The admission fee includes samples. I doubt the limited samples would impair most.
As for the park venue, I am sure this event will take limited size and access will be restricted to comply with the liquor permit.
Where are the funds from this event going? Pay vendors, musicians, etc. Do the profits go to supporting the community? I am sure the Arts Partnership would gladly disclose this to those that ask.
A great event and thanks for hosting it!! ”
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:46:40 AM
Brian Whitta wrote:
Mike
“ As I said, no matter where it is held, someone is going to gripe, so you're not dragging me into the argument about the location. Sorry. ”
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:30:56 AM
Mike wrote:
Regarding alcohol
“ Alcoholic Beverages
"No person shall have in his possession, consume or be under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or alcoholic beverage in any City Park or Recreation Facility.
No person shall sell or offer for sale any intoxicating liquor or alcoholic beverage in any City Park."

This rule comes directly from the Parks and Recreation rules....so why the exception? After all, a rule is a rule. I think there were several other places that the wine tasting could have been done, other than where young children will see this.

To Brian Whitta: No one is trying to stop organizations from offering new and different things for people to do, but is it necessary to do it in the city park, where according to their own rules no alcohol is permitted on the property? Families and children will be in the area, along with the fact that permits or no permits, the rules for parks specifically state that none is allowed. ”
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:22:51 AM
Brody wrote:
Wine Fest
“ Thank you! To the Arts Partnership for introducing the Wine Fest to Findlay. Many of us realize that not every event in Findlay is for every citizen. I don't enjoy the car shows, therefore, I don't attend. I don't get online and bash the car shows, I just choose to do other things. The Wine Fest is something new and unique that we have not seen here before. Let's give it a try and see if it sticks. To each his own! ”
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:41:12 AM
Old Timer wrote:
You're joking, right Sheri?
“ I am sick and tired of whining such as your's. There is a great park system in Hancock County. Use it! You pay for it with your tax dollars, assuming you pay taxes. It's not the Arts Partnership, the city's, nor anybody else's obligation to bow down and see that you have free events to attend. Do like the rest of us, get a job and choose what kind of events you'd like to attend.
I don't understand the people that think everybody else should give of their time and talent freely so some cheapskate may benefit. I for one have gladly paid the $18 already so I don't have to hang out with the cheapskates Saturday. Why? Because it's something I choose to do with my money.

As for you April, There are many city employees who gave concessions from their weekly pay that in reality are subsidizing the pool so the kiddies can pay $4.00 to get in. I hope they feel lucky!
There were donations offered and the mayor and his court refused those offers after they extorted city employees of what was rightfully theirs. Every time you (or your kids) are priveledged to attend the pool you should seek out and thank the dedicated, full, time, city of Findlay professionals that brought you that possibility on their families' shoulders. ”
Monday, June 15, 2009 10:55:35 PM
bwsaloum wrote:
sounds like there's more to the event than just wine tasting...
“ I dont have the most discriminating palette in the world, to truly enjoy a wine tasting, especially if its done properly, by spitting the wine out, rather than consuming the entire glass, or sample

But after reading the article, it sound like theres a heck of a lot more going on that just the consumption of alcohol. It might be a nice change to the usual entertainment venues that happen during the warmer months.

But hey, if there's a deviation from the norm, someone is going to get their thong in a wad... ”
Monday, June 15, 2009 10:24:57 PM
Owner wrote:
Arts partnership
“ I am so sick of the AP being allowed to sell alcohol on public property. On public streets and public parks now. No one else is allowed to do that. AP always gets what they want. A wine tasting is not a bad idea, but at a city park? Come on people! Yet another beer blast from the AP ”
Monday, June 15, 2009 7:17:37 PM
Brian Whitta wrote:
Hmmm
“ It seems that no matter what event is offered, no matter the cost, and no matter the location, someone is going to complain. (And then others opt to top it off with a lame, juvenile attempt at a political jab when politics had nothing to do with the event.)

Instead of complaining and slinging mud, how about thanking the organizers for providing folks with something to do?

What a novel concept! ”
Monday, June 15, 2009 2:33:27 PM
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