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  • Art Gallery Crawl in Loveland on Saturday, June 24

    Art Gallery Crawl in Loveland on Saturday, June 24

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    Loveland, Ohio – The Art League of Loveland has announced the 3rd annual Art Gallery Crawl, which will be held Saturday, June 24, from 4 until 9 PM.

    The event is back by popular demand and boasts the participation of 118 artists featured throughout the City of Loveland showing their wares and talking with guests about their work. The show includes jewelry makers, painters, sculptors, ceramic and glass artists, fiber artists, and many more. 

    As always, Loveland’s seven primary art galleries will be holding Open Houses and featuring a variety of renowned artists — both past and present.  In addition, eight local businesses will be featuring artists, including Bond Furniture, Hometown Cafe, Trailside Provisions, and more. 

    This year’s Art Crawl will have a Welcome Tent at Union Savings Bank on the corner of West Loveland Avenue and Wall Street, where participants can get more information, such as a map of all the venues and a listing of all the artists participating.

    The Art Crawl brochure will also show the mile-and-a-half route the event’s “Art Buggy” will be taking, so guests can either walk the route or hop on the free shuttle to pursue their artistic journey viewing a wide variety of art and meeting local artists and artisans. The galleries and venues will be providing special deals and light refreshments for all.

    “Right Click” this map to see a larger view, and for printing.

    “The show really highlights artists living in and around Loveland,” says Deirdre Dyson, the show’s Honorary Chair and one of the city’s award-winning artists. “Loveland has so much to offer artistically, and we’re proud to sponsor this city-wide event celebrating the arts.” Dyson is the owner of Art House II, which features several galleries of her work.

    Overall, 118 artists will be showing their wares, including jewelry, paintings, drawings, pottery, sculptures, glass, fiber arts, and many more.

    The Art Gallery Crawl once again will be offering four $250 raffle prizes for participants who complete the Art Gallery circuit and visit each venue. Each prize entitles the winner to select $250 worth of artwork from any of the participating artists/galleries.

    There will be several additions that make this Art Crawl a “can’t miss” event! For example, thanks to the Grail’s Art Director, Caroline DiGiovenale, there will be a Children’s Station at Jackson Street Market offering free crafts and activities to entertain young and old alike. A food truck, Caveman Crepes, will be serving up sweet and savory fare at the Welcome Tent. Plus, there will be live music by Ellen Mershon at Whistle Stop Clay Works! This is a free cultural arts event for the entire family brought to you by the Art League of Loveland and the Art Crawl’s many generous sponsors. All are welcome.

    ABOUT THE LOVELAND ART GALLERY CRAWl

    MISSION:

    The Art Crawl highlights the City’s vibrant art culture — and focuses on the extraordinary creative works by our many Loveland artists!

    This event also introduces participants to Loveland’s rich art history. For example, in historic West Loveland, there are two art galleries that feature internationally renowned artists:

    Nancy Ford Cones (1869-1962), was an award-winning pioneer in photography as an art medium.

    William Schickel (1919-2009), was a prolific liturgical artist and architect whose body of work includes paintings, sculptures, stained glass, and furniture design.

    During this one-day art event, Loveland Art Galleries and Artists hold Open Houses from 4-9 PM and offer light appetizers and drinks, while also showcasing a featured artist or highlighting artwork for sale. Altogether, there are seven art galleries and dozens of artist studios within the city.

    To provide an extra element of fun for our art crawlers, most galleries provide individual raffles, and one large LAGC raffle prize ($250) will be offered to those crawlers who complete the entire art gallery circuit.

    The LAGC “Art Buggy” Shuttle offers hop-on, hop-off transportation from one end of town to the other (about a mile-and-a-half circuit).

    All Loveland artists who live and/or work within the Greater Loveland area are welcome to participate. Many local businesses also support this event by featuring local artists’ works or through sponsorships.

    The first Loveland Art Gallery Crawl was initiated last year by a group of committed artists and art lovers. The success of that event led to the creation of the Art League of Loveland (ALL), a non-profit organization for artists and art lovers that is dedicated to ensuring all artists thrive in the Loveland community.

    This year’s Loveland Art Gallery Crawl is led by members of the Art League of Loveland. For more information: www.ArtLeagueofLoveland.org

  • Watch Angels by the Trail Mural dedication and interviews

    Watch Angels by the Trail Mural dedication and interviews

    Loveland, Ohio – The public was invited to the Loveland Bike Trail to officially dedicate the “Angels by the Trail” Mural on Sunday morning. The ceremony and ribbon cutting took place at the Linda Cox Parking lot in Historic Downtown Loveland. The mural has been painted on the side of an Eads Fence and Hardware industrial building that faces the trail. As a way of giving back to the community, a group of Loveland Area residents, led by Stacie Lund created a mural that is named “Angels by the Trail”. This colorful 65 X 20 foot memorial mural is in memory of Loveland Area children who lost their lives much too soon.

    Follow Angels by the Trail on FaceBook.

    See the current Angels’ names painted on Angels by the Trail… (April)

    Watch this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV interview with the muralist, David Uy.

    Guardian Angels and Guardian Loveland Tigers coming to Loveland Bike Trail

     

    The public is invited to submit more names

    If you would like to have a Angel’s name, a child who has passed on and was a resident of the Loveland community and was between the ages of 3-23 added to the mural, please click the following link.

    Angels by the Trail Submission Form

    On the GoFundMe page created for the project you can contribute to the expenses, Lund said, “Our hope is that the conversion of this plain industrial wall into the “Angels by the Trail” installation will bring joy to the families of these children and those who love them and will give our community another beautiful, bright and cheerful landmark and backdrop within our special home of Loveland.”

    Follow Angels by the Trail on FaceBook.

     

  • West Loveland Avenue Closure Begins Sunday morning

    West Loveland Avenue Closure Begins Sunday morning

    Loveland, Ohio – The divisions within the City will reach a decades-old high Sunday morning when repairs to level the railroad crossing on West Loveland Avenues begins.

    The railroad crossing will be repaired starting at 6:30 AM Sunday, June 11, and reopen sometime on Tuesday, June 13.

    Genesee & Wyoming Inc Railroad will replace “significant” portions of rail, rail subgrade, track seals, and pavement.

    The railroad underpass on Karl Brown Way at Loveland Canoe and Kayak only accommodates vehicles less than 8′ in height.

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    A storm is brewin’

    I wanted to sit on those cold, grayish steel tracks and watch the moon disappear when the big mother star rose to take over and warm us. With Loretta allowing me to sit increasingly closer, wrapping my arm tighter around her waist to do so until it did.

    Ears peeled for the whistle and bell and returning when the caboose trailed.

    Then laying down on the ties using the steel for a pillow so we could count the stars which wouldn’t be enough to equal the ways or whys.

    by David Miller

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  • Loveland: The Resort Staycation of Southwest Ohio

    Loveland: The Resort Staycation of Southwest Ohio

    Loveland, Ohio – This photo was taken by Adam Ploof outside of Paxton’s Grill in Historic Downtown last Sunday morning when he walked to buy breakfast.

  • Loveland’s “Do It For Jack” Fentanyl Awareness Weekend

    Loveland’s “Do It For Jack” Fentanyl Awareness Weekend

    Do It For Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation announces Fentanyl Awareness Weekend, June 16-17

    Jack Quehl

    Loveland, Ohio – Do It for Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation Fentanyl Awareness Weekend will take place June 16-17 in downtown Loveland, Ohio.

    Foundation President Stephanie Quehl said, “Ignorance about fentanyl is killing our kids. The foundation wants this to be an event for the community, a weekend where we can all come together and raise awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl. Our mission is to educate and speak to as many people as we can so that no one else loses their Jack.”

    Loveland-area businesses have come together in support of Do It for Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation, backing the foundation’s mission with specials, proceeds sharing, and by wearing or displaying our logo.

    The event kicks off on Wednesday, June 14, with a 5k run sponsored by Fleet Feet.

    On Thursday, June 15, Tano Bistro hosts a meet-and-greet with foundation board members, donating a portion of the proceeds to the foundation.

    Friday, June 16 features a welcome party at Hops and Berries Taproom.

    The main event takes place on June 17 at Cindy’s Friendly Tavern from 3-6 PM with food, drink, raffles and other activities. Raffles include a Loveland basket featuring gift cards from local shops and a custom-made bourbon barrel cabinet.

    The day finishes with Do It for Jack specials at Bishop’s Quarter, and selfies taken at Cappy’s selfie station will generate donations when pictures are tagged and posted on social media. There are also opportunities for community yoga classes at Rodi Italian and Simply Power Yoga. All proceeds from the Fentanyl Awareness Weekend will go to supporting the foundation’s mission of education and awareness.

    Do It For Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation was established in 2022 in loving memory of John Thomas (“Jack”) Quehl, who tragically lost his life to fentanyl poisoning in 2021. Jack went to Moeller High School where he played football for 4 years.  He was a member of the National Honor Society and a National Merit Scholar. Jack finished in the top ten of his highly competitive class, and his classmates chose him to give the closing speech at their graduation ceremony.

    The foundation’s mission is to honor Jack’s memory by educating the community about the threat of illicit fentanyl. In the month of May alone, Do It For Jack: The Jack Quehl Foundation spoke to more than 400 students and over 100 adults about the danger of fentanyl poisoning.

    Event details, full schedule, and tickets are available at https://www.doitforjack.org/events. For more information about the foundation and facts about fentanyl, visit https://www.doitforjack.org/.

  • Air pollution rises to the “Unhealthy” index scale

    Air pollution rises to the “Unhealthy” index scale

    Loveland, Ohio – An air quality alert was declared for the Loveland Area on Wednesday, Jun 7, with a predicted level of pollutants to be in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range of 128. At 3:30 PM this afternoon the quality index had risen to 164 and in the “Unhealthy” level.

    Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has reached the Loveland area.

    The AQI is a tool that indicates how clean – or dirty – the air is and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The U.S. EPA calculates the AQI for five major air pollutants: ground-level ozone, particle pollution (also known as particulate matter), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. For each of these pollutants, EPA has established national air quality standards to protect public health.

    AQI_chart

    “Unhealthy” means active children, teens, adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

    Go HERE to watch in real-time as the air quality deteriorated this afternoon.

    Children are at increased risk from air pollution primarily because they spend prolonged periods of time outdoors. What’s more, much of this time is spent playing sports or games, meaning children are not only exposed to unhealthy air for longer periods of time than adults, but also at higher rates. (The more strenuous the activity, the more air intake is required, thus the more unhealthy air that is breathed in.) Since kids’ lungs are still developing, high levels of pollutant exposure can go so far as to cause irreversible damage, including decreased lung-function growth. The fact that about 1 in 14 children (7%) have asthma also puts youth at increased risk. – Source: What “Unhealthy Air Quality for Sensitive Groups” Means (treehugger.com)

     

    The view, looking East from the Loveland High School’s Tiger Stadium at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, June 7.

     

    What are the Harmful Effects of PM?

    Particulate matter contains microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are so small that they can be inhaled and cause serious health problems. Some particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter can get deep into your lungs and some may even get into your bloodstream. Of these, particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, also known as fine particles or PM2.5, pose the greatest risk to health.

    Fine particles are also the main cause of reduced visibility (haze) in parts of the United States, including many of our treasured national parks and wilderness areas.

    Learn more about health and environmental effects

  • SYMMETRY: Women’s Executive Luncheon

    SYMMETRY: Women’s Executive Luncheon

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    Please join the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance for their annual SYMMETRY event Thursday, June 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Oasis Conference Center: 902 Loveland-Miamiville Rd., Loveland.

    This event is a Women’s Executive Luncheon focused on giving women executives tips and ideas on how to better balance their lives.

    The Event Includes:
    Luncheon, Shopping Expo – vendor tables available, Keynote Speaker, Networking, Swag Bag, Prizes, Dessert provided by a local business, Bra Fittings, Free Headshots, Free Massages and more!

    Keynote Speaker: Logan Hines, CEO of Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa
    Guest Emcee: Christina Beck, Co-owner, Vero Home Cincy and
    Winner, HGTV’s Flipping Showdown.

    11:00 am Shopping

    11:45 am Lunch/Program begins

    1:00 pm raffles & shopping

    2:00 Event Concludes

    Vendors include:

    Christ Hospital

    Custom Interiors and Art

    Garden City Chiro

    House of Color

    Jessica Groves Styling

    Lemons & Limes Boutique

    Logic Cardi & Cycling

    Loveland Lifestyle Magazine

    Loveland Massage

    Magnolia Springs

    Mary Kay

    MEAS Active

    New York Life

    Noonday Collection

    The Outsourced COO

    Pretty Moments Boutique

    Saxon Financial

    Storyline Collection

    TICKETS REQUIRED / TO REGISTER CLICK HERE:

    http://business.lovelandchamber.org/events/details/symmetry-2023-women-s-executive-luncheon-6907

  • Air Quality Alert EXTENDED for Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4

    Air Quality Alert EXTENDED for Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4

    The Loveland air quality was well into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range at 4 PM Friday.

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (Agency) has extended an Air Quality Alert for Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 through 11:59 PM for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana.

    The Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI).

    Use this SITE to track pollution levels in real time.

    “Sensitive Groups” refers to people with health issues that might be affected by pollution. This category includes:

      • Babies
      • Young children
      • Elderly people
      • People with respiratory disease
      • People with allergies
      • People with hypersensitivity

    For people with sensitivity issues, this could be bad enough to be affected. People with asthma will experience shortness of breath more often. Children and the elderly may suffer more coughing or allergic reactions. Long-term exposure may cause more serious damage.

    Children are at increased risk from air pollution primarily because they spend prolonged periods of time outdoors. What’s more, much of this time is spent playing sports or games, meaning children are not only exposed to unhealthy air for longer periods of time than adults, but also at higher rates. (The more strenuous the activity, the more air intake is required, thus the more unhealthy air that is breathed in.) Since kids’ lungs are still developing, high levels of pollutant exposure can go so far as to cause irreversible damage, including decreased lung-function growth. The fact that about 1 in 14 children (7%) have asthma also puts youth at increased risk. – Source: What “Unhealthy Air Quality for Sensitive Groups” Means (treehugger.com)

    On Air Quality Alert days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.
    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.
    • Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
    • Combine trips or eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips.
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
    • Suspend use of fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Conserve electricity by turning out lights and unplugging unused appliances and electronics.
  • Sights and sounds of the 2023 Loveland, Ohio Memorial Day ceremony

    Sights and sounds of the 2023 Loveland, Ohio Memorial Day ceremony

    Feature Photo by Sean Behling

     

    Loveland, Ohio – This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video essay is from the Loveland Memorial Day ceremony held on May 29th at the Loveland Veterans’ Memorial in the West Loveland Historic District.

    In this video, you will see the proclamation read by Mayor Kathy Bailey, the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, the singing of Americal the Beautiful and the National Anthem, the laying of commemorative wreaths, the lowering of the American flag, the playing of Taps, the 21 gun salute, and the annual reading of In Flanders Fields and an ode to poppies.

    In a separate video, you can watch Sergeant Dave Corlett speak of three fallen American heroes who died unreasonably young.

    An URGENT Plea

    Dear Loveland Area Friends,

    We are one keystroke and one shutter click away from a technological disaster.

    We work from 11-year-old computers and an eight-year-old video camera. The videos and still photos we have provided to you of Loveland’s Memorial Day took perhaps 20 hours longer to edit and produce than they should have because of the antiquated equipment we use. We’re talking about computers that freeze and a video camera that shoots in relatively low resolution and gives us antiquated file types.

    If you see yourself in these videos, a loved one, a best friend, or your favorite Veteran, will you please consider making a donation today?

    If you now live out of town or just couldn’t be there and this video adds value to your life by taking you to the parade and ceremony, will you please consider making a donation today?

    With great appreciation and love,

    David, Cassie, (and Sean)

    Loveland Magazine
243 Wall Street
Loveland, Ohio 45140

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  • Photos by Sean Behling of Loveland’s Memorial Day ceremony

    Photos by Sean Behling of Loveland’s Memorial Day ceremony

    Loveland, Ohio – In contrast to Loveland Magazine reporter Sean Behling’s photo essay of the annual parade which shows a quite festive crowd, these photos show a completely different mood once the ceremony began at the Veterans’ Memorial in the West Loveland Historic District.

    The sound track was recorded during the service.

    An Extraordinary Plea

    Dear Loveland Area Friends,

    We are one keystroke and one shutter click away from a technological disaster.

    We work from 11-year-old computers and an eight-year-old video camera. This video took perhaps 20 hours longer to edit and produce than it should have because of the antiquated equipment we use.

    If you see yourself in this video, a loved one, a best friend, or your favorite Veteran, will you please consider making a donation today?

    If you now live out of town or just couldn’t be there and this video adds value to your life by us bringing you to the parade and ceremony, will you please consider making a donation today?

    With great appreciation and love,

    David, Cassie, (and Sean)

    Loveland Magazine
243 Wall Street
Loveland, Ohio 45140