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Pattie Byron, right, watches Belle Page paint something during the Mason Arts Festival. (Photo by Tony Tribble)

Artists have until Monday to register for booth space at the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance FallFair Arts Festival.

The juried show, formerly known as the Mason Arts Festival, will feature up to 100 local and regional artists Sept. 21 at Deerfield Township’s Cottell Park.

Nearly 5,000 people attend the annual event, now in its eighth year.  The festival awards monetary prizes in 10 categories by art medium.

To apply for booth space, artists should mail an application with three images of original artwork and a photo of their booth display by slide, CD or photograph and a non-refundable $25 jury fee to MDAA, P.O. Box 381, Mason, Ohio 45040.

Download applications at www.masonarts.org or call 513-309-8585.  Artists will be notified of acceptance by May 15, at which time a $75 booth fee is due.

For more information, call the MDAA at 513-309-8585 or email masonarts@gmail.com.

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“Rhythm of Nature” by Elizabeth Bransford. Photo provided

Two Mason High School seniors have been awarded silver medals in the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition of the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.

Elizabeth Bransford and Brittany Dodson will be honored with other national medalists during a live webcast ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 31.

Each year, thousands of students in grades 7-12 enter submissions in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published.

Bransford’s painting, “Rhythm of Nature,” received a regional Gold Key award and was nominated for best in show in the American Visions Award, which showcases the best works of the region.

Red and Grey dinner set by Brittany Dodson. Photo provided

Dodson is the recipient of two silver medal awards for two sets of ceramic vessels, both of which also received regional Gold Key awards.

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, which oversees the competition, presents more than $250,000 annually in awards and scholarships to the top winners and their teachers.

The awards began in 1923 and include past winners such as Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote and Robert Redford.

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The Mason Arts Festival, held last month at the Mason Municipal Center and sponsored by the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance, drew crowds.  About 120 artists in a variety of mediums featured work in an outdoor gallery including juried fine arts and crafts, plus an additional 80 works indoors at the City Gallery.  The Enquirer’s Tony Tribble was there to capture these shots.

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Student artwork will be on display this weekend at Greg Storer Art.

“Create, Celebrate” will feature artworks of current and former students at the Mason gallery, 4457 Bethany Road, in the Mason Business Park.

Owner Greg Storer says the works represent students from a wide range of backgrounds and skill levels.

“I work with creative people ages 7 to 97, beginners to advanced,” he said. “There are two things I strive to do: Help them to make good art, and show them how to share it with an audience. They’ve made some good art–now it’s time to share it with people.”

Exhibit hours are 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. The show is free and open to the community.

For more information, call the studio at 513-204-9601 or go to www.art-classes-cincinnati.com.

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Them Bones, an award-winning Blues band, will perform a free concert Sunday at Landen Deerfield Park. File photo

From the Beach Boys’ 50th Anniversary Tour to Goettafest and the Juneteenth Festival, there’s lots going on in Greater Cincinnati this week.  Here’s a look at fun and free events going on this weekend closer to home in the Mason area.

June 15: Cincinnati Pops Community Concert
6:30 p.m., Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, 585 North S.R. 741, Lebanon.
Sponsored by the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance, the concert features the Northern Cininnati Youth Orchestra and the Cincinnati Pops performing popular favorites.
Free.  513-309-8585 | More information

June 15: Bob Crawford
7 p.m., Kings Island Golf Center, 6042 Fairway Drive, Mason
Solo acoustic covers of popular rock music from the 60′s to the present.
Free.  513-573-3321

June 15-16: Bare photography exhibit
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Saturday
Pop Revolution Gallery, 105 East Main Street, Mason
Philippe Jardin, Mason photographer and South African native, showcases sampling of his fine art, which highlights what he says are his two great passions: people and photography.
Free. 513-492-7474 | More information

A young student runs his finger along the mosaic as he head down the hall way at the Mason Heights Elementary that will close this summer. The famed, homemade and colorful mosaics created by students starting in 2005 adorn the outside and inside of the 45-year-old school are the concern of many during this historic consolidation of schools. The Enquirer/ Tony Jones

June 16: Men’s Wellness Day
9 a.m. to noon, Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason.
Sports nutrition and nutritional supplements advice, nerve and muscle assessments, spinal posture analysis, product samples and fitness advice.
Free. 513-229-8555 | More information

June 16: Mason Heights Community Celebration
2-4 p.m., 200 Northcrest Drive, Mason.
Celebrate the school’s 45 year history with special historical displays.
Free.  513-398-0474, option 7.

June 17: Landen Deerfield Park Concert Series
6-8 p.m., Landen Deerfield Park, 2258 US 22/Ohio 3, Maineville.
Them Bones, an award-winning Blues band will perform.
Free. 513-339-1390.

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Looking for fun and free things to do this weekend the entire family will enjoy?  Here’s a round up of free events in the Cincinnati area.

Saturday

Asian Culture Fest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday), Cincinnati Museum Center, Queensgate. History, arts and traditions of Asian countries. Includes music, dancing, performances, face painting, health screenings and more. Asian Market and Cultural Place. Part of Passport to the World Series. Free. 513-287-7000; www.cincymuseum.org.

Bead-a-thon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Oakley. Beads of Courage Bead Challenge and Beads in Space Tour stop. Bead Challenge Raffle, bead sponsorship and bracelet making. Replica Beads in Space shuttle bead and poster available. Benefits Beads of Courage, local program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Free. 513-321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com.

Coyote Lecture and Night Hike, 7-10 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Fernald Preserve, 7400 Willey Road, Crosby Township. Talk with author Carol Cartaino about coyotes in our lives today and her book, “Myths and Truths about Coyotes – What You Need to Know about America’s Most Misunderstood Predator.” Followed by hike to listen for coyotes and search for tracks and traces. Free. 513-648-4026; www.lm.doe.gov/fernald.

A Gathering: Installations by Migiwa Orimo, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights. Gathering of selected components of the artist’s installations from 2006-2011. Installations involve combination of painting, drawing, sculpture, text, sound and video, making exhibition a mixture of materials and elements. Exhibit continues through May 26. Free. 513-631-4278; www.kennedyarts.org.

InDepth: Impressions of Venice, 2-3 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Attendees meet in front lobby. From its sparkling canals to shadowy alleyways, Venice has long inspired American artists. Join Julie Aronson, Curator of American Painting and Sculpture, for a discussion of works by the Frank Duveneck circle made in this magical city. Free. Reservations required. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Kite Fest, noon-5 p.m. (noon-5 p.m. Sunday), Voice of America Park, Cox Road at VOA Park Drive, West Chester Township. Kite flying event. Chicago Fire choreographed kite team, open fly areas, kite-making, animals from the Cincinnati Zoo and food. Children can make their own kite for a fee. Shuttle provided for parking at West Chester Hospital across from the park. Free. 513-867-5835; www.airwaveskitefest.com.

Madeira Hunger Games: Hapkido, 2 p.m., Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. Brush up on your skills as Master Mark Stacey of Ahn’s Tae Kwon Do Institute demonstrates the weapons and self-defense techniques of the dynamic, Korean martial art of Hapkido. Ages 12-18. Free. 513-369-6028; www.cincinnatilibrary.org.

Monet in Giverny: Landscapes of Reflection, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Monet’s late works depicting iconic motifs from his garden in Giverny, such as the Japanese footbridge, water lilies and wisterias are among the most innovative of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Free. Through May 13. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Mount Adams Art Walk, noon-6 p.m., Mount Adams, Mount Adams, Mount Adams. More than 100 of area’s top artists. Music, food, beer, wine, cocktails and cigars. Rain or shine. Free. Through June 9.

Random Acts of Poetry, 2 p.m., Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown. Special programs in TeenSpot on writing and performing poetry. Elementz Hip-Hop Youth Arts Center is presenter. Ages 12-18. Free. 513-369-6900.

School of Rock Grand Opening Celebration, noon-4 p.m., School of Rock, 755 Reading Road, Mason.  Live entertainment, prizes, tours and open house.  Free.  513-770-1257; http://mason.schoolofrock.com.

Wildflowers of Winton, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Hike along the Great Oaks Trail to look for wildflowers. Free, vehicle permit required. 513-521-7275; www.greatparks.org.

Sunday

Gold Star Chilimobile, 1 p.m., Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown. Register for Summer Reading Program and receive free coney. Free. 513-369-6900.

Laura Hoevener and Terri Weeks, 2-3 p.m., Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, Oakley. Local moms/authors sign best-selling book, “Adventures Around Cincinnati.” Free. 513-731-2665.

Mixed Messages Book Launch, 1-3 p.m., Zen and Now Coffee House, 4453 Bridgetown Road, Cheviot. Patricia Gligor selling and signing copies of her debut novel, mystery that takes place on the west side of Cincinnati. Book available for $15. Free. 513-598-8999.

Super Sundays Family Programming: Nature Abound Celebration of Earth, 1-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington. Learn what can we do to save the earth and our quality of life. Explore exhibits from Boone County Arboretum, Kenton County Extension Office, Sanitation District No. 1 and CSI. Children take home glove garden. Free. 859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.

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Cuisine from China, Ireland, Greece and Mexico make up just some of the offerings at the Taste of Mason this evening.

Now in its fifth year, the festival, sponsored by Mason Schools and its diversity council, takes place from 5-8 p.m. in the high school commons, 6100 Mason-Montgomery Road.

Geared towards families with children of all ages, local restaurants will sell samples of ethnic foods from around the world. Admission is free.

A sampling of vendors include: Aponte’s, bd’s Mongolian Grill, Brazenhead Irish Pub, Chan’s Asian Wok, Mason Grill, Cafe Bella, Cazadores Mexican, Banana Leaf Modern Thai, Oleg’s German Family Restaurant, Rotbart’s Deli and Soho Japanese Bistro.

Entertainment includes Indian dancing, global art and musical selections from across the world by band, orchestra and choral groups. Here’s the evening’s lineup:

Performance Times
5 p.m. Pianist—Vidita Kannikeswaran
5:15 p.m. MHS Choral Performance—Santos
5:30 p.m.  MHS Jazz Performance—Jackson
6 p.m.  Cincinnayi Baila! – Mexican Folkloric

Dance
6:15 p.m. MHS Percussion Ensemble and Drumline
6:45 p.m. I.K. Kim Ja Be Ruy Tae Kwon Do
6:55 p.m. Marathi Melody—Indian Dancing
7 p.m. Chinese School Performance—Feng
7:15 p.m. Nigerian Solo Drum Performance—Baoku Moses
7:30 p.m. Bollywood—Indian Dancing Prabhakar and Karanam
7:35 p.m. Chinese School—Dancing Ducklings
7:45 p.m. Colombia Viva

Information: 513-398-5025

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Twelve Kings Junior High School students will be recognized Friday for achievements in art.

The students will be honored in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony to be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.  Student artwork will be on exhibition through Feb. 17 at the RiverCenter Office Building at 100 RiverCenter Blvd. in Covington.

The awards program is considered to be among the longest-running and most prestigious recognition programs for teens in the nation.  Past award winners include Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath and Truman Capote.

Students to be recognized are listed below.  Gold Key winners will advance to compete at the national level.

Gold Key Awards for Ceramics and Glass

• Jenna Lace, bowl – Sunflower Days
• Anthony Rindlisbach, sculpture – Ukeleleo Box
• Kelly Walker, sculpture – Tree House
• Logan Woody, box – Surprise

Silver Key Awards for Ceramics, Glass, and Painting

• Brooke Conner, box – The Secret Box
• Joey Cornell, bottle – Magic Bottle
• Maddie Renie, bowl – Bowl of Dreams
• Kylie Clendening, painting – Take Me to the River

Honorable Mentions in Ceramics, Glass, and Painting

• Nikki Cantrell, box – Flower Box
• Ryan Dilts, fountain – Fountain of Dreams
• Jenna Lace, sculpture – Orton Owl
• Alex Egan, painting – Luck of The Irish to You

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Shauna Steigerwald reports:

Déjà 2 Consignment Furnishings in Mason sells slightly used furniture, home decorations, accessories, wall decorations and framed art. (Provided photo)

Eda Stein has dreamed of opening her own shop since she immigrated to the United States from Italy 45 years ago. That dream became a reality earlier this month, when she opened Déjà 2 Consignment Furnishings at 12123 Montgomery Road in Mason.

At her 1,900-square-foot shop, Stein sells slightly used furnishings, plus home decorations, accessories, wall decorations and framed art. She’s looking for local artists to showcase their work at the store, too.

“We have unique pieces that you can’t find anywhere else,” she said of the shop’s offerings, which range from vintage to modern.

The shop is now accepting furnishings for consignment or purchase.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

513-709-9700 or www.Deja2.com

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Deerfield Township will host a paint-your-own pottery event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Snyder House at Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin-Simpson Road.

Star Glazers, a mobile pottery service, will lead the class.  Costs range depending on project, from $8 to 25, plus a studio fee of $2 for non-residents. Cash or check is accepted at the time of the class.

All supplies will be provided, with finished pieces fired and available for pick-up within two weeks at Deerfield Township offices.

Register online or contact Stephanie Gebele with Deerfield Township at 513-701-6977 or sgebe@deerfieldtwp.com.

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