2012 Sunday Salon Series Dates:

January 29

February 12, 19, 26

March 4, 11, 18, 25

2012 Sunday Salon Schedule

Salon One

The REAL Police Woman of Cincinnati…Real before Reality TV

Cindy Combs, Assistant Chief of Cincinnati Police Department

Hosted by Claudia and Tom McKee, Kenwood

January 29, 11:30 – 2:00          Cost $65          Limited to 25

Cindy Combs started as a “relatively naive 21 year-old recruit” and rose through the ranks to become the first woman Assistant Police Chief for CPD and the first woman to serve as President of the Hamilton County Police Association.  Her 30 year career provides a unique historical perspective on the changes in the roles of women in law-enforcement.

Claudia and Tom McKee will welcome you to their Italianate home which was built as a farmhouse in the late 1800′s.  Enjoy a savory brunch surrounded by their vast art and antique collections.

Salon Two – SOLD OUT!

Guilty or Innocent?…The Jury’s Out

Thaddeus Hoffmeister, Associate Professor of Law, University of Dayton

Hosted by Debbie and Dan Weinstein, Mt. Adams

January 29, 3:00 – 5:30          Cost $65          Limited to 30

Do you wonder how juries are selected in high-profile cases?  Renowned jury expert Thaddeus Hoffmeister will provide insight into the scientific approach to jury selection and the special challenges posed in the digital age where jurors can use the internet to do research on a case and attorneys can use the internet to research jurors.

The Weinsteins will treat you to great hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wine in their contemporary condo with breathtaking views of downtown and the river.

Salon Three – SOLD OUT!

World Choir Games…A Singing, Swinging Event

World Choir Games Official TBA

Hosted by Patty Misrach, Hyde Park

February 12, 12:00 – 2:30          Cost $65          Limited to 30

The “Olympics” of choral music will come to cincinnati on July 4, 2012! over 70 countries will send talented performers to this colorful international event.  Find out what goes on behind the scenes in preparing for what will be the largest and most significant arts event in Cincinnati’s history.  Get a sneak preview of the entertainment-packed opening and closing ceremonies, awards ceremonies and many concerts.

Patty Misrach will offer a scrumptious brunch with wine for this entertaining salon in her elegant and spacious Hyde Park home.

Salon Four

Women in American Art…A Celebration

Robert Cody, Art Connoisseur

Hosted by Joan and Robert Cody, Symmes Township

February 12, 3:00 – 5:30          Cost $65          Limited to 25

Long time art collectors Joan and Robert Cody will open their home and invite guests to browse their extensive Collections of American Art and antique quilts.  The informative discussion will highlight Cincinnati artists with a focus on women as artists and as subjects in American art.

The Codys will provide champagne and cabernet with heavy hors d’oeuvres in this beautiful “artful” setting.

Salon Five – CHANGE OF VENUE – SOLD OUT!

Fun and Funky Fashion

Jacqueline Burris, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)

Hosted by Cathy and Tom Crain, Downtown

February 19, 5:00 – 7:30          Cost $65          Limited to 40

Creative students from the nationally recognized DAAP program at UC will present a unique fashion show featuring garments made from “alternate” textiles.  This fun and informative salon will also include a discussion on textile sustainability from a consumer standpoint.

Cathy and Tom Crain are our hosts at the Summit Restaurant.  Cathy, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Cincinnati State, is proud to showcase this unique college.  Talented chefs from the renowned Midwest Culinary Institute will prepare a special dinner for salon guests.

Salon Six

Leading With Heart…From Cincinnati to Cambodia

Stacy Sims, Founder, True Body Project

Hosted By Carolyn and Steve Bloomfield, Hyde Park

February 26, 1:30 – 4:00          Cost $65          Limited to 40

True Body Project, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to advocating for the safety and self-esteem of girls everywhere.  In 2012, Stacy will return to Cambodia for a second workshop with girls who are survivors of sex trafficking.  She will discuss her work in Cambodia and provide an overview of how True Body Project assists in trauma therapy.  Stacy is also a nationally known novelist and playwright.

Carolyn and Steve Bloomfield will treat you to a light lunch and wine in their fantastic, contemporary penthouse condo.  This interesting “green” home is full of wonderful art and beautiful furnishings…a lovely place to contemplate this most serious subject.

Salon Seven – SOLD OUT!

Life’s a Dance

Bob Herzog, News Anchor, Local 12

Hosted by Margaret and Bryan Mock, Mt. Adams

March 4, 2:00 – 4:30          Cost $65          Limited to 25

Cincinnati native, Bob Herzog anchors Local 12 Saturday morning news casts, serves as traffic reporter on Good Morning Cincinnati, produces the off-beat segment called “The Cooler” and hosts the notorious tradition known as “Dance Party Friday.”  His path from shy kid to pre-med student to story teller to accidental dancer makes a delightful tale!

The Mock home is a most appropriate setting for this salon.  This historic home which was built in 1895 by Maria Longworth Storer as an offset print shop is best known as the former Hessler Studio of Dancing where Doris Day, Tyronne Power and Vera Ellen learned to dance.  Margaret and Bryan Mock will serve “a taste of Cincinnati” appetizers with wine and beer in their one-of-a-kind home overlooking Eden Park and Over-the-Rhine.

Salon Eight

Not Your Mother’s Salon…Take Two

Maija Zummo, Editor-in-Chief, A-Line Magazine

Hosted by Molly Wellmann at Japp’s, Over-the-Rhine

Monday, March 5, 5:30 – 8:00      Cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door      Limited to 50

Maija will explain why and how she established A-Line, a sleek and trendy free magazine for, by and about women.  As Maija explains, she chose the name A-Line because like the classic and flattering A-line silhouette, A-Line is a magazine that fits.

Join other young professionals and hit this happening salon at Japp’s, one of Cincinnati’s newest hot spots.  Owner Molly Wellmann, who refers to herself as a “cocktologist,” will demonstrate and serve classic and crafty cocktails.  She will also talk about the history of the building which was once a popular wig shop where women could actually sell their hair.

Salon Nine – SOLD OUT!

Lights! Camera! Action!

Kristen Erwin, Executive Director, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film Commission

Hosted by Kathy and Steve Wilson, Mt. Adams

March 11, 11:00 – 1:30          Cost $65          Limited to 30

Kristen Erwin has a pretty cool job…interacting with movie studios and independent film and music company executives to extol the virtues of shooting their films, TV shows and videos in the Cincinnati metro area.  Plus, she gets to scout the area looking for unique neighborhoods and homes to use as shooting locations!  Kristen and the Film Commission are capitalizing on a recent poll showing that the Cincinnati Market is #1 in the nation for Reality TV viewing.  They have convinced many production companies to shoot here where the highest viewership resides.

Enjoy a lovely champagne brunch in Kathy and Steve Wilson’s five-story, show-stopping home with a panoramic view of the Ohio River and Kentucky.

Salon Ten – SOLD OUT!

At the Intersection of Modernism, Sustainability and Preservation

Chuck Lohre, LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design Accredited Professional) and founder, Green Cincinnati Education Advocacy.

Margo Warminski, Preservation Director, Cincinnati Preservation Association

Hosted by Janet Groeber and Chuck Lohre, Clifton Gaslight District

March 18, 2:00 – 4:30          Cost $65          Limited to 25

Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright pioneered Modernism through his use of space as well as materials.  Deeply respectful of the environment, Wright influenced genereations of architects and designers to use “honest” materials.  Chuck Lohre was one of those affected by Wright and he will explain why he steered both his personal and professional interests toward green and sustainable design.  In addition, Margo Warminski will provide attendees with a snapshot of Cincinnati Modernism and current efforts to preserve it.  She will discuss Wright’s role in shaping Modernism and his early efforts in what is now termed “sustainable architecture.”

Our hosts, Janet Groeber and Chuck Lohre will provide hearty hors d’oeuvres and beverages in “The Boulter House,” their Wright-designed home, completed in 1956.

Salon Eleven – SOLD OUT!

Go Green…From the Garden to the Kitchen

Ron Wilson, “Personal Yard Boy,” Natorp’s Garden Center

Rita Heikenfeld, Certified Herbalist and Columnist

Hosted by Sue and Time Clarke, Indian Hill

March 25, 1:00 – 3:30          Cost $65          Limited to 30

Join TV personalities and authors Rita Heikenfeld and Ron Wilson for this casual session as they look at what’s hot in “yardening” and give tips on spring “yardening,” container gardening, growing herbs and how to use them.

Bring your “yardening” and herb questions to this salon at Sue and Tim Clarke’s stately stone home on ten acres of beautiful “yardening.” Top off the afternoon with hearty hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wine.  You’ll leave with visions of your own beautiful garden dancing in your head!