Feeling the Power of the Flower

Tom Osborne felt the power of the flower on Dayton Street Friday morning after providing ladder assistance to the Flower Power Project. The weekly Flower Power Sew-In continues to attract participants who meet and make beautiful flowers to "felt-bomb" various sites on Dayton Street. Meet at Brother Bear's Cafe on Friday mornings starting at 9. All are welcome. Bring felt, needles, thread, friends, and inspiration. For more info, visit jafagirls.wordpress.com.

photo by Susan Gartner -- April 23, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 26, 2010






photos by Susan Gartner -- April 16, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 22, 2010

Recognition for YS sculptor here and abroad

"Synchronicity X: I Am the Light of the World" is the title of the sculpture by world-class sculptor and Yellow Springs resident Jon Barlow Hudson. The 16-foot-tall granite sculpture was installed on the campus of Cedarville University in 2008.

Hudson recently returned from a sculpture symposium in Abu Dhabi. On his way home through Beijing, he stopped to attend the unveiling of his latest sculpture, "Cloud & Rain," part of the China-US Peace & Friendship program. This program features four U.S. sculptures being installed in China and four Chinese sculptures being installed in the U.S.

Currently Hudson is working on the firefighter memorial, "Firewall," which will be installed in Stubbs Park in Centerville. To see more of his work, visit www.hudsonsculpture.com.

photo by Susan Gartner -- April 16, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 20, 2010

YS' Master of Illusion at Cedarville Opera House

Internationally-known sleight-of-hand magician and comic David Williamson displayed his magical way with children (and adults) during the matinee performance of OperaCadabra 2010 at the Cedarville Opera House on Saturday, April 17. Williamson, a YS resident, has been featured on the reality tv show, Masters of Illusion, playing on My Network TV. Special guests for the matinee and evening performance included Charlie Frye & Company and musical performance by Williamson's son, Ben, and Whitney Soares. Proceeds from the benefit will go to the Cedarville Opera House and the Riding Centre of Yellow Springs.

photos by Susan Gartner -- April 17, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 19, 2010

Flowers and Gardens at "would you, could you"

Last night, as part of the Third Friday Fling in downtown Yellow Springs, "would you, could you" In a Frame hosted the opening reception of Flowers and Gardens, an exhibit of pastels and watercolors by local artist and gardener Ann Gayek. The artist is pictured above, mingling with her guests.

photos by Susan Gartner -- April 16, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 17, 2010

Savvy agent gets local muralist to promote skate fest

Multi-media artist Pierre Nagley works on one of ten skateboard decks outside of Brother Bear's Cafe last week. The decks will be awarded as skate competition prizes at Skarstic Festival 2010. The skate, music, food and art fest, organized by two Yellow Springs High School seniors, will take place Saturday, April 17, from 2-10 p.m., in the Yellow Springs Skate Park and Tennis Courts, next to John Bryan Community Center. Admission: $2. Enjoy live music all day along with face-painting, sand art, finger-painting, skate competitions, and skate demos. All ages welcome. Proceeds from the event will go to the YS Skate Park and Haitian Relief Fund.

Nagley's agent and companion, Beetoe, also pictured, will be featured on one of the decks as well.

photo by Susan Gartner -- April 5, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 14, 2010

Felt Fest attracts creative expression, donations, and men

The Flower Power Sew-In at Brother Bear's Cafe on Friday mornings continues to attract more and more energy and attention. Donations of felt and buttons are graciously accepted. All are welcome to participate in the felt-bombing of Dayton Street in downtown Yellow Springs. Feel free to bring scissors, needles, embroidery thread, and anything else you'd like to contribute. The felt-fest starts at 9 a.m. and goes to approximately noon. For more information, contact Jafagirlart@yahoo.com.

photos by Susan Gartner -- April 9, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 13, 2010

New outdoor seating at Williams Eatery

Williams Eatery owner Lawren Williams has added a side section for outdoor eating and people-watching. As soon as the tables and chairs were in place, he filled them with visitors who had traveled to town with their dogs and were looking for a suitable place to eat.

Later, he confessed, "I hadn't even thought about that!" Once he realized what a perfect solution it was for that situation, he was even more excited about the new addition.

Watch for an additional back patio to open this summer that will include a stage area for local musicians.

photo by Susan Gartner -- April 11, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 12, 2010

Feel the Power of the Flower at BB's

The Flower Power Sew-In continues to gather energy, media interest, participants, and fabulous felt flowers. Join us on Friday mornings, 9 a.m., at Brother Bear's Cafe, 118 Dayton Street. Bring felt, thread, scissors, buttons and anything else you'd like to contribute to the yarn-bombing project. For more information contact Jafagirlart@yahoo.com.

photos by Susan Gartner -- April 2, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 6, 2010

Yellow Springs in bloom

photos by Susan Gartner -- April 5, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 6, 2010

Dancers rehearse for upcoming concert

Local dancers rehearse for the YS Community Dance Concert which will be held April 16 and 17, Friday and Saturday, at 8 p.m. at the South Gym on Antioch campus.

photos by Susan Gartner -- March 26, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- April 3, 10, 14

Women's clothing store "opens" at Bryan Center

Yellow Springs High School senior Molly Turner (right) assists a "customer" at her Clothes Swap.







"On Saturday, March 27th, I had my YSHS senior project Clothes Swap at the John Bryan Community Center and the turn out far exceeded my expectations. Over all there were about 35 people who came and all seemed to be very pleased with the clothes that they received. There was music, snacks and fun all around. I am very thankful for all the help and support I received from my friends and family and I want to give a special thanks to Susan Gartner who has done nothing but provide help and give many great ideas for the swap. Without the lovely people in my life this would not have been as successful as it was.

"As a result of the success and comments made by the people who came, I would love for this to become an annual event in Yellow Springs. I think many people would agree. There were about 7-8 large trash bags of clothes left over that will be donated to the women's shelter in Springfield. Thanks to all who came and I hope everyone had a great time!"

submitted by Molly Turner
photos by Susan Gartner -- March 27, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- March 31, 2010

Flower Power Sew-In gathers steam

The Friday Morning Flower Power Sew-In was in full swing at Brother Bear's Cafe on March 26. Feel the power of the flower from 9-11:30 a.m. this Friday. Bring craft felt, scissors, needles, thread, buttons and join the growing movement to "yarn-bomb" a bench and various signposts on Dayton Street in downtown Yellow Springs.

photos by Susan Gartner -- March 26, 2010
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- March 31, 2010