Shining a Light on Che' Marie

We would like to extend a special thank you, and shine a light on songstress Che'Marie.

It was our great pleasure to present songstress, Che'Marie, as the entertainment for our Opening Ceremony last night. However, she did much more than entertain. Most were captivated by her melodious nature, and charmed to stay for a listen. Her soulful style and poetic voice are undeniable, and it was an honor to serve as a unique platform for a truly revolutionary artist.

Che'Marie Guy is a native of Chicago, Illinois, but has been a Columbus resident for over ten years. As part of the Fly Mental family she, along with her label mates, represents a "No box, no limits..." mentality. For more information, and booking, check out the Fly Mental website and facebook page!


http://www.facebook.com/FlyMental

Steve Carmona- Booking Agent, Fly Mental
stevencarmona@gmail.com


***FYI: THE VENUE FOR THE FLY MENTAL "FIRST IMPRESSIONS" LISTENING PARTY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE RIVER CLUB 679 W. SPRING STREET

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2010 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibiton Awards

Professional Juror’s Choice AWARDS

Tamara Jaeger –Two Women in Tea Room

2^nd Best of Show

Ardine Nelson –City Center Mall # 871

3^rd Best of Show

Lynda McClanahan – Buckeye Necklace, In Love With & Grandmother Holds a Mirror

Amateur

Best of Show

Sarah Ockuly – Siren

2^nd Best of Show

Eunsil Drew – Young Man

3^rd Best of Show

Christian Pierce – Texture #1 and Texture #2

Film

Best of Show

Matt Meindl - Inside Out/Side One

2^nd Best of Show

Christopher Westfield - Storybook Ending

3^rd Best of Show

Eric Homan – Garage Sale

Juror’s Choice Award’s

Professional

Josh Foy – In the Red

Dale Johnson – Ship of State

Paul Wilbur – Danielle With Rat

Amateur

Ruth Finley – The Book of Ruth: Ruth and Naomi

Virginia Kistler - Untitled

Richard Sharpe – Chromatic Crossword

Film

Beijing Charlie - technEart@dada.wave

Michael Drap Cortlander - Game Night

Christopher Westfield - Outside Candy

OHIO ARTS COUNCIL AWARDS

Professional

Ohio Arts Council

Awards

Simona Aizicovici – Waterfall

Laura Alexander -Tempest

Diana Bjel - Prayer

Helen Hoffelt - Untitled II Frozen in Time Series

Julie Byrne - Be Kind

Jonah Jacobs - Polyp #1

James Pate - KKK - Kin Killin Kin

Daniel Schreiber - Pig Goblets

Doug Taylor - Green Room

Ryan Walters - Verb

AMATEUR

OHIO ARTS COUNCIL

AWARDS

Bryan Heyward - Who's Foolin' Who?

Paul Kramer - Tower Over the Thames

OHIO ARTS COUNCIL

PURCHASE AWARD

Robert Colgan - Last Winter

People’s Choice Award (TBA)

Greater Columbus Arts Council

Professional

Jules Knowlton – Circus

Lexie Stoia Pierce – Noise

Amateur

Melissa Ayotte – Waiting

Luciano SerragLio – Bridge of Sighs

FILM

Jennifer Deafenbaugh - Strawberry Jam Session

Sean McHenry - Stauf’s Mission

ARTS COUNCILS AND SPONSORED AWARDS

City of Upper Arlington

Rachel Heberling – World Champion Typists

The Collage of Women Artist

Pam Adams – Still Water River

Ryan Walters – Verb

New Albany Arts Council - $100.00

James Cox – Lincoln Theatre

Hazen /Taft - $100.00

Monica Achberger – Peonies in Vase

Westbridge Camera Club

Ellen Libertini – Irish Heather

Sydney Schardt – Circles of Confusion

Raven’s Glenn Winery and Italian Restaurant

Lloyd Greene – Santigo Fisherman, Atitlan

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Strolling Entertainment

I'm a huge fan of strolling entertainers (who doesn't love it when entertainment comes right to you!) and there's some really cool new ones coming to this year's Fair. Below are my personal top 3 that I think you should watch out for...
The Wacky Wheeler - You literally can't miss this guy: he performs crazy tricks and stunts on top of a huge wheel and always includes the audience
The Procrastinators - They take everything you can think of - water jugs, stools, pots and pans and more - and turn them into drums. Very cool!
Mr. Pedalsworth - A former Ringling Brothers performer. Need I say more?
I can't wait to catch these and there's plenty more where they come from - musicians, jugglers, comedians and more. Hope you get a chance to see their shows!



What's New Wendy

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Lamp Chop at the Fair this year!

This is the song that doesn’t end….yes it goes on and on my friends….some people started singing it not knowing what it was…but they’ll continue singing it forever just because this is the song that doesn’t end.

How many times have I sung this throughout my life? Probably more than could ever be necessary. One of the most effective ways to annoy someone, this song has been a staple in my repertoire for years. Of course I learned this song from Lamb Chop’s Play Along—one of my favorite shows as a child!

Imagine my delight when I discovered Lamb Chop is coming to the Fair! Mallory Lewis is the daughter of Shari Lewis, the woman who created the world-famous puppet Lamb Chop. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Mallory is partnering with Lamp Chop to entertain a new generation, as well as bring nostalgia back to those who grew up loving Lamp Chop.

If you want to pass on memories through generations, check out Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop at the Fair July 28 – August 1. They have shows in the Gazebo Stage at 3:30, 6:00 and 8:00 pm everyday except July 30 there is no 3:30 pm show.

Check back for more family friendly entertainment the next time I post!

Kidding Around Kayla

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Llama-Luv

Last night I stopped by the pre-Fair “An Evening with a Llama” Activities and it was seriously awesome. When I arrived everyone was playing “musical rugs” with their llamas. Kids of all ages were leading llamas around a circle and when the music stopped they had to get the llama to stand on one of the rugs. It was hysterical!

At 7:30 pm, the Llama Open Costume contest began. The costumes were out of this world. I was expecting a hat or perhaps even just a tie on these llamas, but they were wearing full-out, carefully constructed costumes! Annie the llama was a campsite and Bam-Bam was a pirate ship. I learned that the more covered the llama is – tail, eyes, legs, etc—the better the costume score will be. It is important for the llamas to react well to the costumes too!

Not being a llama connoisseur, I asked a few of the folks exhibiting at the Fair to explain why one would have a llama or a llama farm. It turns out, llama fibers are very valuable and make great fibers for knitting, crocheting and felting. I saw some of the pieces made out of the fibers, such as a bag, hat, gloves and scarf, and they looked beautiful and soft.

Another reason for keeping a llama is companionship! There are “PR” or public relations llamas that visit nursing homes, children with developmental disabilities and daycares. These llamas are incredibly well-behaved and know how to avoid obstacles on the ground and little toes.

While llamas can be sweet and gentle, they are also really good at protecting herds of sheep and other livestock. Some farmers keep llamas to protect their livestock from wolves, foxes and other predators. I certainly wouldn’t want a llama to get angry with me!

I spent about 3 hours at the show in all! Check out some of the videos of my new best friends and their owners. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly; most offered to let me “lead” the llama or take the llama out so I could get a better picture with the llama.
This free pre-Fair event should definitely be listed as a “do not miss” activity for your plans next summer! Who knew llamas would be such a hoot?

For Now,
Agriculture Alex

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Butter Is Better!

When I think of the Ohio State Fair, there’s always ONE thing that comes to mind first. Butter cow.

Maybe it’s my obsession with popcorn, lathered in butter, or maybe its my childhood history of eating margarine straight from the tub (when mom wasn’t looking, of course.) I always have had a bit of an obsession with the stuff. Or maybe it’s my history with cattle, showing all around the state and waking up at the wee hours of the morning to feed and chore (something a lot of my friends don’t know about me, now that I’m a city kid and all).

But whatever the reason, I always get excited when it’s butter cow time. Can’t wait to see what the sculpture is this year! Might bring some popcorn, just in case it gets hot enough to melt.

Traditional Tammie

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Welcome to the 2010 Ohio State Fair!

Welcome to the 2010 Ohio State Fair official blog where we are excited to share some Fairtastic aspects of this year's Fair. To do this, we've enlisted the help of some friends who are interested in different parts of the Fair to blog about their experiences. You can pick and choose the areas in which you are most interested, but we encourage you to read them all.

Use this resource to plan your trip to the Fair and discover something that you may have not previously known. Check back daily for the latest information about what's happening at the 2010 Fair.

Meet the bloggers:

Traditional Tammie will help you find exhibits, events and everything that would typically come to mind when you think of the Ohio State Fair!

Want to try out a new attraction or catch a show? What's New Wendy will update you on all things new at this year's Fair.

Fair Food Frankie is always hungry and will be roaming the Fair finding the best spots to grab a bite to eat. Check out these posts for the inside scoop!

If you are interested in one of the most well-known aspects of the Ohio State Fair - agriculture - Agriculture Alex's posts are definitely for you!

Kidding Around Kayla is really in tune with what kids and parents want. She'll give you the 411 on kid-friendly activities and other insider tips for bringing the little ones along.

Other guest bloggers will also join the team from time to time to spice things up! Let us know if there is something else you want to know about and we'll find an expert to guide you in the right direction.

Until then, see you at the Fair!

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