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December 16, 2007
Flischel booksignings jumpstart his new book
Photographer Robert Flischel Bob is going to host a couple book signings. His new book "The University of Cincinnati: Architectural Transformation: Tradition and Innovation" is his newest compilation of photographs.
The signings will be at his studio Dec. 20 and 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Flischel will donating 30 percent of all proceeds to The Women's Art Club Foundation and The Mariemoint Preservation Foundation to benefit restoration of the Resthaven Barn.
He will also be singing books at the Powell Crosley Mansion when it's open for a rare public tour on Dec. 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
New book looks at UC in a photographic perspective
Robert Flischel believes for an urban school the University of Cincinnati is at the front of the class.
“It is not within the leafy confines of some other picturesque universities, but UC does possess a remarkable aesthetic and experience,” Flischel, proprietor of Robert A. Flischel Photography located in Mariemont, said.
With what he is most impressed and interested is the university’s architecture. That is why he has spent the past three years studying, visually breaking down and taking photos of 18 major buildings and sets of buildings that comprise the university.
The finished result will be a photography book on the old and new architecture of UC, a “… photographic portrait of the whole university with historical information throughout.
“I want to engage the viewer in what is really going on there,” Flischel said, “while following the administration’s mission that UC is an environmentally-friendly place of study.”
Flischel has already completed a photography book on the architecture of the Cincinnati city school buildings, a system that used to include the university. He felt now was the opportune time to complete the project.
So he approached UC officials three years ago to ask permission to conduct the project and has since been visiting the campus, looking at each building in its entirety, breaking each building down into its many details, studying light angles and reflection and determining points of perspective.
Three years later and a studio filled with beautiful pictures of UC, Flischel believes it is important for people to realize that if they just drive around the school they will not be able to experience what the architects have been able to successfully accomplish, “… which is an effort to unify the space and buildings and mix a lot of styles of architecture.
“People really need to walk throughout the campus,” he said.
Flischel is working with writer Jayne Merkle, who is writing the architectural introductions for each chapter in the book, and Kevin Grace, University of Cincinnati archivist, who is writing historical sidebars in the book.
A chapter of the book can be viewed by visiting www.robertflischel.com
Posted by johnston at 10:38 PM
Christmas ideas in Mariemont
The holiday season is upon us. If you are pressed for time, lost for ideas, or just wanting to grab a few more gifts for loved ones, friends or co-workers, don't forget to check out some of these businesses for what stocking-stuffers or last minute gift pick-ups they have to offer.
The Top Drawer
Mariemont's needlepoint shop has hundreds of canvasses featuring a myriad of styles, messages, pictures and holiday themes. The needlepoint ladies will be offering a Santa Claus class on Feb. 16, which would be a good idea for anyone who has expressed an interest in picking up the hobby or strengthening their present skills. Cost for the class is $125.
The shop will be hosting their semi-annual sale from Dec. 27 to Jan. 12, where selected canvasses will be marked down 20 percent to 75 percent off.
And in January the shop will be having a "finishing" special where 10 percent will be marked off re-finishing any tired Christmas ornaments before they are packed away. Finishing is like polishing a pair of shoes that have become a little marred due to wear. People can "polish" their canvassed projects by adding new color and with their needlepointing.
The Top Drawer will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26, and closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2008. Owner Sandy McKee also wants people to be looking for a new special rewards program that will be starting in the new year.
Heileman & Co. Jewelers
Heileman & Co. Jewelers, who has made its name through designing and making their own jewelry, is having a 10 percent to 30 percent off sale on its jewelry and 50 percent off their Maurice Lacroix watches.
The company's holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. On Christmas Eve they will be open from 9 a.m. and will have a soft close.
The Shop Around the Corner
The Shop Around the Corner has a very large selection of holiday decor and stationary. To see a catalogue of the Shop's entire inventory, check out its personal Web site at www.theshoparoundthecornerllc.com
The Shop will keep its regular hours.
Sara Benjamin's
Sara Benjamin's is having a 30 percent sale on its line of Jeanine Payer jewelry and is offering free hemming on all denim purchase now through Christmas Eve. Thru Dec. 22, the shop will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Dec. 23, it will be open noon to 5 p.m. and on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Posted by johnston at 10:29 PM
December 10, 2007
A gift for others and for yourself
For the holiday season the National Exemplar is giving a gift to those who are buying gifts for others. Maybe the language is a little confusing, but the sentiment is clear and festive.
For a short time, the restaurant is giving a free $15 gift certificate with the purchase of $75 worth of gift cards.
So, if looking for a good stocking stuffer, or you own a business and want to get your employees a little something for all their hard work, then keep in mind a National Exemplar gift card - a gift that can also become of gift to yourself.
Posted by johnston at 12:30 AM