2010 Summer Issue

MUSICA Publication HALL Of The Society Marks For The Preservation Of Music Hall 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 1 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 2 very pleased to read the comments input. My thanks go out to all of the selected design firm as they SPMH members, whose personal AsSPMH the new President - President0s of same stately Message Hall. stressed the very historic goals that efforts and financial contributions SPMH, I send you my personal Ever since the time of the SPMH has always embraced. allow us to continue to follow our thanks for your confidence in my original construction, Music Hall There are many challenges ahead mission in supporting Music Hall. selection. I am very pleased to be has undergone a long series of but we believe that substantial ben- I encourage you to mark associated with SPMH and I necessary changes and, SPMH efits will reward substantial efforts. September 20th on your calendars pledge to endeavor along with will continue to play a mean- I wish to pay tribute to as we are planning quite a program the dedicated Board of Di- ingful role in the current Norma Petersen for her ever-pre- for our Annual Meeting! An impor- rectors and members, to Revitalization planning sent leadership and acknowledge tant update on the Revitalization fulfill the Mission of the and implementation. her role in preserving, growing and Plan will be presented and, as cus- Society. Several of our Board enhancing SPMH. She will con- tomary, we shall have delightful en- I’ve already Directors were mem- tinue to play an active part in tertainment, savory cuisine and the found that, as usual, ex- bers of the original SPMH and the organization will great company of friends! citing and rewarding ‘Working Group’, which benefit from her knowledgeable - Don Siekmann events are taking place included representa- in and around this historic tives of the Cincinnati icon we know as Music Don Siekmann Arts Association, the 2010 SPMH Board Hall. The continued develop- Cincinnati Symphony, the ment in Over-the-Rhine, the Cincinnati Opera and the President Marge Hammelrath Honorary Directors completion of the School for the May Festival. Most recently, John Donald Siekmann William Henrich Sylvia Benjamin Creative and Performing Arts, the Senhauser took part in the selec- Mary Ellyn Hutton Barbara Boyd advancement of plans for Wash- tion process of the design archi- Immediate Past Peter Koenig Joel Ebersole President ington Park and, of course, the tect. John’s position as Chairman Michael Rozow Barbara Harshman Norma Petersen commencement of the Revitaliza- of the Cincinnati Historical Conser- Eugene Saenger, Jr. Claire Phillips tion of Music Hall, are all moving vation Board made him a natural to Alan Sakalas Rosemary Schlachter Vice Presidents John Senhauser Sue Sommer the area forward. Many of these ef- represent SPMH in this important Joanne Grueter forts were started precisely be- task. The Search Committee was Kathryn Shahani Robert Howes Norman Thomas cause of the presence and diligent in conveying to the appli- Marcella Hsiung Life Members importance of Music Hall, while cants the need for preserving and Sallie Wadsworth Louise Dieterle Nippert Kathy Janson Nancy Wagner others are being helped to a suc- enhancing the historic nature of Mace Justice Joyce Van Wye, cessful completion because of this Music Hall. We were subsequently Mark Weadick Co-Founder Steve Monder Ronald Wehmeier Ed Rider Table of Contents Stacey Woolley Past Presidents Martha Seaman Marlene Johnson SPMH President’sMessage ...... page 1 Ghost Hunting at Music Hall ...... page 22 2010SPMHBoard...... page 2 Annual Meeting---Save the Date! . . page 23 Recording Secretary Ex Officio Directors Joyce Van Wye Meet Don Siekmann...... page 3 From the Zoo to Washington Park . . page 24 Karen McKim Patty Beggs – Opera Meet New SPMH Board Member . . . . page 6 2009 –’10 SPMH Donors ...... page 29 Trey Devey – CSO Music Hall Liaisons The Magnanimous Gifts of SPMH Funded Projects ...... page 32 Laure Quinlivan Scott Santangelo Pat and Joe Perin ...... page 7 Directors Joanne Honschopp Bio and Photo. . . page 33 – City of Cinti. - Dir. Operations AnAfternoon with Norma ...... page 10 Lisa Allison May Festival and Music Hall SPMH Mission Statement ...... page 34 Maureen Dillon Steven Sunderman Made for Each Other ...... page 19 Acknowledgements...... page 34 Meredith Downton – May Fest. Music Hall Festival Ode Quote ...... page 21 3 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 4 ing and it's exciting to be president Center. Currently, Mr. Siekmann is of SPMH”. Executive Advisor to the World SPMH is one of several arts Choir Games, which will be held in organizations chosen by Patricia Cincinnati in 2012. "These games Corbett to benefit from her estate. have never been held in the U.S. Patricia and her husband, J. Ralph, before, so this is a tremendous were instrumental in preserving achievement for Cincinnati," he and beautifying Music Hall, begin- said. ning in the 1960s with a generous The games will be dedi- grant for a major, multi-year reno- cated to the late Erich Kunzel, who vation of the structure. Mrs. Cor- worked tirelessly to acquire ‘The bett's love of Music Hall also Olympics of Choral Music’ for prompted her to help create SPMH Cincinnati. Don, a good friend of in the early 1990s. In recognizing Erich's, added "one goal of the the contribution and its impact on ‘games’ is to build on our city's mu- furthering the goals of the SPMH sical heritage, and, leave a lasting Mission Don said “The generous musical legacy well beyond MeetThe New Don President Siekmann of the gift from Mrs. Corbett will allow 2012.”Don’s passion for the arts is Society- for the Preservation of Music Hall SPMH to do even more.” shared with his wife Linda. This tal- A Cincinnati transplant, ented couple met when they sang "Music Hall is much more someone devoted to the performing Donald C. Siekmann was a partner and performed with the Metropoli- than a building, even more than an arts, he's been in the audience in with Arthur Andersen when he was tan Singers in their hometown of historic landmark," said Don Siek- Springer Auditorium for countless transferred to the company’s St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Siekmann, mann, the new President of the So- performances. In support of the Cincinnati office in 1971. "This is a Post-Corbett award winner, has ciety for the Preservation of Music arts, he and his wife Linda donated such a great town! When I came served on the boards of the Cincin- Hall. “It is the physical embodiment the flag and flagpole that stand here, I found people were very wel- nati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet and of people's memories. ‘Setting’ is proudly near the Elm Street en- coming and eager to include a the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. so important for everything we do trance to Music Hall. newcomer in all the community’s Commenting on the future and Music Hall's beauty, heritage, Don succeeds Norma Pe- activities."Shortly after Mr. Siek- of Arts organizations in Cincinnati size and excellent acoustics make tersen, who has led the organiza- mann arrived, he was encouraged and across the nation, Don said every event special, and the source tion since 2004. "SPMH has done a by friends – including former U.C. “We're in a time of change -- the of fond thoughts for so many great job since its inception and president Walter Langsam, Sr., entertainment alternatives, the Cincinnatians." certainly under Norma's leadership” Tom Klinedinst, Sr., and Charles economy, the graying of our audi- Mr. Siekmann has many he said. His appointment comes at Levinson – to get involved with the ences, the competition inherent in such wonderful memories of Music a time of great challenge for arts performing arts. He has served on the digital age -- these are just Hall! A lifelong amateur singer, he organizations in general, and Music the Boards of numerous organiza- some of the challenges facing per- has performed onstage as a mem- Hall in particular. Plans are under- tions including The Cincinnati Bal- forming arts organizations, and ber of the Cincinnati May Festival way for extensive refurbishment of let, The Cincinnati Symphony they affect SPMH and Music Hall it- Chorus. He was backstage when the 132-year old structure. “The Orchestra, Cincinnati Arts Associa- self”. There are additional chal- the Cincinnati Ballet first performed history of Music Hall is important,” tion, and Cincinnati’s public televi- lenges of a historic structure. The Firebird and upfront, center as said Mr. Siekmann. “It is a National sion station CET. Additionally, he Cincinnati Arts Association, which Master Of Ceremonies for the Treasure with which we are was the first president of the manages Music Hall, is leading the CSO’s first New Year's Eve Ball. As blessed. There’s so much happen- Greater Cincinnati Arts & Education effort not only to revitalize the hall, 5 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 6 but also to meet the needs of resi- this revitalization and in helping to dent performing arts organizations properly preserve Music Hall for fu- and their audiences. “SPMH will ture generations." MeetOver theNew years Board SPMH has Memberan area Mark in which he Weadick has 18 years take an active role in supporting been successful in attracting tal- experience. Before joining SLCS in ented members of the Community June 2008 Mark was the head of to our Board. 2010 is no exception Citigroup’s Student Loan Invest- At a glance… and we are happy and privileged to ment Banking Group. Mr. Weadick DONALD C. SIEKMANN welcome Mark Weadick to our has completed numerous strategic membership. projects and is currently advising • Born and reared in St. Louis, Missouri Having graduated with hon- clients on restructurings, new fi- • Business Administration degree, Washington University ors from Bowling Green nancings, utilization of the State University (B.S. Ac- new government financing • Joined Arthur Andersen in 1960 counting 1982) and the programs, rating agency • Married Linda in 1966; son Brian was born in 1970 University of Cincinnati, matters, portfolio and • Transferred to Cincinnati in 1971 as Head of the office's tax division College of Law (J.D. bond valuations and 1990), Mr. Weadick the administration of • Moved to Atlanta in 1987, but returned to Cincinnati in 1992 as brings a wealth of bond trusts. Managing Partner knowledge and experi- A founding board • Chaired the United Way campaign in 1992 ence to his new posi- Mark member of the Educa- tion with our Board. He Weadick tion Finance Council in • Retired September 1, 1997, as Regional Managing Partner, Arthur has worked as a certified 1993, he has served as Andersen. Under his Leadership, the Ohio region experienced un- public accountant for Arthur Treasurer and Vice Chair- precedented growth for the company Andersen and as a corporate/se- man, he has served on the In- • Lives in Indian Hill with his wife Linda curities lawyer at Taft Stettinius & vestment Committee for the • Enjoys being with his wife, son Brian, who is orchestra director for Hollister. Mr. Weadick served for 4 National Underground Railroad the School for Creative and Performing Arts, Brian’s wife, Julie years as the chief financial officer Freedom Center, and he currently and granddaughters Allison and Claire for Student Loan Funding Corpora- serves on the board of trustees for tion in Cincinnati before becoming the College of Mount St. Joseph. • Other interests: Don Siekmann does a presentation on an investment banker with Smith Mr. Weadick, who is a frequent "Remembering the Golden Age of Radio" which he spices with clips Barney in 1996. speaker at national education loan from over 35,000 old radio shows he's collected over the years. He Mark is a Managing Director and asset-backed finance confer- collects antique music boxes and also, (as an ardent supporter of and owner of Student Loan Capital ences, resides in North Bend with the ballet), Nutcrackers. Strategies LLC, an independent fi- his wife Lisa and their four children. - Joanne Grueter nancial advisory firm providing - Martha Seaman services to the student loan sector,

To Purchase Music Hall: “Cincinnati Finds its Voice” To get a unique look at Music Hall and to learn On DVD or VHS call (513) 744-3293 about its rich history call 744-3344 to schedule a Tour! 7 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 8 there and a fellow said 'You've the elegant Venetian mirrors were The Magnanimous Gifts of Pat and Joe Perin been looking at this painting and I in a room with 18th century dining The designer, de- know you like it. Is your truck still furniture. "We were in the right Albee The- cided to add out there?'” Coming to an agree- place opening our store as the atre opened real theatre ment on price, he put the painting Albee was closing," she exclaimed. in downtown seats. She in the truck "and it's been in our In 1995 Joe Perin decided it Cincinnati had read that home ever since." was time to get out of the furniture on Christ- the Albee "When people bought archi- business. No one in the family was mas Eve, was closing tectural fixtures, they couldn't take interested in taking it over, so Joe 1927. From and the own- them out of the Albee for 30 days," and Pat decided to lease it to the moment ers were sell- said Pat. "At the same time, buyers Rhodes Furniture, a 126-year-old patrons ing all from California and Arizona were company based in Atlanta, Geor- stepped contents of removing the copper wiring, so gia. The sale would include the onto the the theatre. people were in the dark when they Albee architectural fixtures. As the lush carpet- "When I got came to get the architectural ele- Rhodes staff moved in, they ing in the (L to R) Pat Perin, Norma Petersen and Joe Perin. down there, I ments." Pat brought trucks and brought a decorator to refashion lobby, many looked at the movers and they had to set up gen- the store in keeping with their were awestruck by the theatre's el- décor and thought how in the world erators and lights in order to get more modern-designed furniture. egant décor -- brass handrails, could Cincinnati allow all this beau- her items out of the building. "It was One day Pat overheard the decora- marble steps and columns, ornate tiful theatre to go?" She immedi- a nightmare and almost didn't hap- tor say, "The brass and bronze rail- ceilings above crystal chandeliers, ately bought the brass and bronze pen -- one of our movers had a ing is so beautiful -- I'll have that silver-framed mirrors, plush velour railing and candelabra once owned heart attack and another broke his painted turquoise." Her jaw seating and velvet drapery. The by John Jacob Astor. A beautiful leg." dropped! "We put so much effort Albee was considered the city's painting of the Madonna caught her At first, things went into into refurbishing it! We were run- finest movie palace. Playing to eye, but Pat felt the price was far storage at the store and Pat num- ning ads that we were closing," waning crowds, however, the RKO too expensive. bered every Albee was forced to close its doors As the sale went on, Pat re- item she had in 1968. turned often to the Albee. "Every purchased. Efforts to save the Albee day after that, I bought something." As Pat devel- from the wrecking ball in the late Her "take" included a marble water oped the 1970s failed and the city prepared fountain, pilasters, story-high store, she se- to demolish the facility to make way etched Venetian mirrors, lected items for downtown revitalization. balustrades, dividers, stage curtain, for inclusion Concurrently, Cincinnatians Joe stairways, the time keeper's cage, in her rooms. and Pat Perin were expanding their and the lounges, which had walls Of course, furniture and interior design busi- made of French walnut. The Perins several dozen ness. They had a huge store in Tri were the single biggest purchaser seats from County and planned a "Kiddie of artifacts from the Albee. Pat said the Albee Room" to entertain children while that each time she visited to make Theatre were their parents shopped -- a mini the- another purchase, she stopped to placed in the atre, with a screen and projection admire the Madonna painting. "Fi- Children's unit. Pat, an award-winning interior nally after a few months, I was Theatre and Albee Theatre’s lower lobby highlighting coffered ceilings and Venetian mirrors. 9 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 10 said Pat. The fine art auction and provide a much larger bar houses Sotheby's and Christies needed for events. An Afternoon with Norma were both interested in getting the The sale of their business With a smile on her face and heeled shoes. While she has been Albee pieces "but I just felt strongly complete, the Perins retired to playfulness in her voice she said the recipient of numerous impres- that these should stay here." The Hawaii, maintained their ties to “Did you know I was once sive awards including a Perins contacted management at Cincinnati and then made their nominated for Peach Cincinnati Enquirer Woman Music Hall to gauge interest in move back a few years ago. In No- Queen?” I must admit this of the Year, Lifetime using the architectural pieces. As it vember 2009, a dedicatory concert was a new one on me. Achievement Cincinnati- happened, the Cincinnati Arts As- was held to celebrate the installa- The lady seated on the Post Corbett Award and sociation was preparing to renovate tion of the Albee's Mighty Wurlitzer chair opposite mine was most recently The Over- the ballroom. Organ in the Music Hall Ballroom genuinely amused at my the-Rhine Chamber of Like many people in Cincin- and of course, the Perins decided amazement. She pro- Commerce Star Awards nati, Pat and Joe had great memo- to attend. Arriving early at the ball- ceeded to show me a black and the Architectural Foun- ries of Music Hall's Ballroom. room, Joe found seats up front. and white photo of four Norma dation of Cincinnati’s Apple Petersen "When it was the Topper Club, we During the concert, Pat said that lovely, 18 year-old girls, dash- Award, she genuinely seemed had danced there," she said. "We seeing the organ amid all the beau- ing toward the camera, emerging most pleased with the girlhood thought it would be very special if tiful Albee artifacts she and Joe had from a Utah lake. Wearing bathing nomination. (At this point in our con- the Albee pieces would be in the cared for and generously donated, suits, laughing, splashing in the versation I knew I was privy to an in- ballroom." By October 1998, the gave her goose bumps. "I didn't water, this late 1940s scene was timate glimpse of an extraordinary $1.8 million renovation of the Music want the day to end!" quite different from my view of the lady.) Indeed, ‘Peach Queen’ is an Hall Ballroom was completed. Don- Thanks to Pat and Joe’s ap- staid lady in tailored jacket and high enviable title in Brigham City, Utah ald Beck of Beck Architecture Inc. preciation of the glories of the used the Albee fixtures donated by Albee furnishings, their prescience the Perins to create a Beaux Arts to see the Art Works in a future set- style for the ballroom. The ceiling of ting and their gifting to Music Hall, the ballroom was coffered, to re- countless visitors to the ‘Albee Ball- flect the coffered style of the Albee room’ will have these riches to ceiling. The center of the bar is enjoy! from the Albee and side extensions - Joanne Grueter were crafted to maintain the style

The original Albee theatre bar located in Music Hall with side extentions added. (L to R) Berneda Reeder, Helen Mae Ridd, Norma Anderson and Betty Lou Jones. 11 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 12 where Norma Anderson was raised. chores, Norma helped her mother in dancers were a selection of books, she laughed. After several interviews Brigham City, in Box Elder County, is home-made root beer production! and, Norma, one of the ‘bookends’, with various companies in California, known for its abundance of some of “The root beer was stored in our introduced the ‘books’ which de- Gerry accepted a position with Proc- the best tasting peaches in the cool basement along with grape picted the stories in dance. There ter & Gamble and the Petersens set- Country and the annual harvest, cel- juice, horseradish and other fruits were two elementary schools and tled in Long Beach, from 1953 to ebrated for a week, is the longest which my mother canned.” Every one high school, Box Elder High, in 1959 during which time Gina, Julie continually celebrated harvest festi- Mormon family made this non-alco- Brigham City. It was at Box Elder and Chris were born. They trans- val in Utah. This ‘Peach Days’ Festi- holic ‘beer’. In fact, Alice and Willard that she met Gerald C. Petersen ferred to Chicago where David and val began in 1904 and includes a Marriott of Utah started the Marriott with whom she went steady. She Steve were born and then in 1962 parade, car show, carnival and other Empire with a root beer stand. told me that she and five of her best they moved to Observatory Avenue activities. The orchards were initi- In the 1940s the front win- friends formed a private Club which in Hyde Park. They lived there until ated by William Wright who bought dow of the Anderson home proudly they called the ‘3Cs’. “We had 3Cs 1974 when they built a “very con- 100 peach stones in Salt Lake City displayed 3 stars representing the 3 embroidered on our sweaters,” she temporary house which I loved” on for $1 and had the foresight to plant boys in the service of Country in said “for Country Cuddle Cats.” Windisch in Mt. Lookout. The six sib- them at home in Brigham City in WWII. The only child at home, When I asked why they named lings displayed their closeness to 1855. Norma loved school and had fun themselves ‘Country Cuddle Cats’ each other in various ways, as for The fourth child born to with friends like any other little girl, she said with a smile “because we example, their annual reenactment, Alvera and Martin Anderson, Jr., in and she aspired to be a creative liked boys!” for their parents, of the Nativity Story the small agricultural town specializ- writer, a journalist or a dancer. Play- After high school graduation replete with their own hand-made ing in fruit production, Norma had ing piano and performing creative Gerry joined the Army for 18 months costumes. All the Petersen children three older brothers. Asked if she dance in the style of Martha Graham to receive the benefits of the GI Bill. graduated from Walnut Hills High had been a ‘tomboy’ she replied that in both high school and then at “All the boys joined the services and School. In 1989 Gerry, wishing to she had had rheumatic fever, like so Brigham Young University were all the girls went off to college when downsize a bit asked Norma to many children at that time, and so some of her pursuits. She described the boys left home” she said. Conse- make another move and with saying she did not take part in strenuous a high school production in which quently, Norma pursued a degree at “only if I can have a river view” they games such Brigham Young University until built the house on Hill Street in Mt. as baseball health problems forced her to return Adams. with the boys. home. Then in 1948 she married In the early years in Hyde She loved to Gerry who at that time attended the Park Norma was active in PTA even- play ‘hop- University of Utah while remaining in tually becoming President. She and scotch’ and the inactive Army Reserves. Norma her husband joined several other she was very worked “at the telephone company friends in buying subscriptions to the good at it of as an operator when one would say CSO’s 8 O’clock Series which was course! Her fa- ‘number please.’” First child, Jan, started by Conductor Max Rudolph. ther was a was born in March 1950 and some Always a ‘joiner’ and ready to serve, farmer grow- months later Gerry was called back Norma became a member of the ing strawber- into active service in the Korean Women’s Committee of the CSO ries and other War. At the end of his term of serv- which was oriented toward increas- fruits and ice, Gerry returned to the University ing subscription sales. Members while the boys of Utah, earned his degree in chemi- held monthly coffees, lunches, or helped with cal engineering, while Norma earned evening affairs to present their sales associated Nativity - Jan, Gina, Julie, Chris, (Front) David, Steve. her ‘PHT’. “I ‘Put Husband Through’” strategy. Conductors, CSO Board 13 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 14 Members, Management and Musi- pointed Director of the Cincinnati cians came to the Workshops Pops. In 1981, CSO President Steve About Norma . . . throughout the season. It was during Monder, recognizing her value in “She works tirelessly, and she is one of these Workshops that Norma tireless promotion of the Orchestra available for meetings literally morn- met Erich Kunzel and wife Brunie and her abilities in networking and ing, noon and night. Ask her for a and the strong friendship began. “He tremendous people skills, hired her 7:30 a.m. meeting—no problem. The knew the value of volunteers and to be Director of Volunteers, a CSO same for any hour: and no day of the was very supportive” she interjected. staff position which she held for six week is sacrosanct. She’ll meet you Eager to give students opportunities years. Fresh from this post, she ea- on Saturday, Sunday, whatever. I’ve in the Arts, it was in the early ‘70s gerly took on the tasks of Executive never seen anything like her! She re- that Erich began the creative Director of The Cincinnati Chamber ally hasn’t a selfish bone in her body. Norma and daughter Jan Leslie, at the Orchestra, a title she held from 1987 She is so personally generous, opening of the new SCPA. process of including students in per- formances with the CSO/Pops, to 1994. Under her leadership the though when it comes to her non- which eventually produced the Orchestra gained new direction, new profit organizations, she’s very tight- Greater Cincinnati Arts and Educa- audience and a new Conductor, the fisted with their money. She likes to tion Center. In 1973-’74 when Susan high powered, personable Keith get as much donated as possible for Lafoon was President of the Lockhart, and the Organization flour- them—she’s really a shrewd busi- Women’s Committee and Norma ished! At this same time, Gerry Pe- nesswoman. She has been with SCPA was Chairman of Ticket Sales, sub- tersen was finalizing negotiations on scriptions increased from 11,000 to the first contract with China for P&G 17,000. There were, at that time and the couple celebrated the 1988 close to 1,500 members of the culmination of 3 ½ years of deter- Brunhilde Kunzel admires Gilbert Women’s Committee who covered mined effort. Young’s painting of husband Erich territories in Northern Kentucky, In 1993 I was hired by Keith conducting in Forest Park, as Norma Cincinnati-Dayton Area and Indiana. Lockhart as Business Manager of looks on. Florence Kaufman, top seller, would the CCO and Janelle Weinstock was purchase 24 subscriptions herself for hired as Artistic Director. I recall the resale. Danny Newman in his 1977 many times that Gerry Petersen, since its beginnings in the early 70s book Subscribe Now!, which out- newly retired, came into the office to —she is very loyal to her passions lined his unwavering advocacy of check on Norma’s needs for the day, and SCPA, CSO and Music Hall are subscription based ticket sales, his offers to volunteer, etc. and I re- among her passions. She is motherly called the CSO’s Women’s Commit- member thinking what a handsome, and gracious. She really does cele- tee “the most outstanding Women’s kind and gentle man and how brate the contributions of others, Committee in the Country.” “The se- blessed was the couple’s marriage. while she denigrates her own. I am cret to the Committee’s success” He conducted a stimulating leader- impressed by her commitment to said Norma “was that subscribers ship Workshop for Chamber Orches- communicating: she really wants to were made to feel how important tra Board Members based on keep everyone informed. She pushes they were to the Orchestra.” Stephen R. Covey’s National Best ex officio participation by all the arts Norma was President of this Seller The 7 Habits of Highly Ef- tenants of Music Hall, for example. Norma displays her ‘Painted Violin’ energetic and inspiring group of fective People at the Verdin Bell She knows literally everyone by from the SPMH Celebration of Music women from 1977 to 1979 during Center. The ‘7 Habits’ had been im- name. That’s a talent I really envy!” - Hall’s 125th anniversary. which time Erich Kunzel was ap- plemented by P&G in effectively - Karen McKim 15 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 16 training employees in the art of mak- Beach to Chicago and then to SCPA for the 20 years of dedicated dream she said, “I’m an optimist. It’s ing the most of their talents and it Cincinnati. For Gerry’s 40th birthday, work with Erich Kunzel in ‘Keeping about the future, it’s about art, and was to Gerry’s credit that he took they gave him a live small green tur- the Dream Alive’. it’s all about kids fulfilling their lives. these principles to workshops in tle; a symbol of longevity and this A lengthy list of accomplish- How can anyone get down when schools and community organiza- began Gerry’s collection of ceramic, ments and involvement in they’re working for that?” Her phi- tions post retirement from P&G. glass, fiber, any fashion of turtle from continuing projects can losophy is “just keep going. If I had once asked Norma around the globe! Tragically and be made here. Norma there is a need for my service I why the turtle pins always appear on suddenly, Gerry woke one morning was included as a do it. Strength from within gives her left shoulder---what is the sym- in 1994 gasping for breath and died founding member when you strength, makes you bolism? ”Oh”, she said “that began within hours. This vibrant man had Jim Tarbell instituted healthy.” with Gerry.” The couple’s best played golf the day before and ex- the Over-the-Rhine Her grounding in the Mor- friends whom they met when Gerry hibited no indication of health con- Chamber of Commerce. mon culture of was first hired by P&G were coinci- cerns. The stunned family found She was a founding ‘Spirit to dentally transferred from Long strength in the symbolism of Gerry’s member of SPMH Serve’ and turtles and they chose to and the Organiza- ‘Family Loy- make that their family tion’s immediate alty’ are her ‘emblem’. Its meaning is past president, etc., Heritage. “just keep going.” A etc. But anyone can She told me “it Cincinnati Chamber Or- find those lists in any helps to know chestra concert was number of publica- your history dedicated to Gerald C. tions. I asked her and back- Petersen. It was one of what drives her and ground so that the most touching con- she said “It is my you can move for- certs I have attended--- Heritage. My drive ward.” And so it is to see the strength of is to give service. appropriate to re- this Petersen Family, to Giving of yourself count some of that hear the strains of keeps you going.” history. Norma’s Gerry’s favorite piece, She said “I don’t great grandfather Copland’s ‘Simple Gifts’. need recognition. I can’t Norma Pertersen recieving “her John Davis Rees It was Erich Kunzel who thank people enough for flowers” during SCPA’s honoring was among those gave Norma a new mis- opportunities for involve- and celebration who left with his sion “Will You Help Me?” ment. I have enjoyed giving service family to escape the persecution of he asked her, in realiz- to all who have acknowledged my the Mormon population in Nauvoo, ing his dream of an Arts involvement but I feel indebted to the Ilinois.The family arrived in Bring- Education Center and Women’s Committee, Cincinnati ham City in 1853, six years after so, of course she an- Public Schools, the Church, who Brigham Young lead the first groups swered his call to serv- gave me the opportunity to be in- to the new settlement. Her grandfa- ice as she always volved. I don’t need any awards but ther, David Morgan Rees, about 17 sought to serve, to fill a if it helps organizations that I’ve had years of age, made the journey need. And it was on May the privilege of serving, then that is across the plains barefoot. Arriving 26, 2010 that she was meaningful to me.” Of her tireless, at an Indian Reservation, one of the A plaque thanking Norma Pertersen for all of her hard work in making the SCPA become a reality. thanked at the new unwavering work on the SCPA Native Americans, pointing at 17 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 18 David’s bare feet, gave him a pair of within. painting of Erich Kunzel conducting will be held for 40 family members in moccasins. Young David, who was Getting up from our spots in in Forest Park, signed of course, by one house in the Outer Banks.) in the first Peach Days Parade of her living room, Norma led me Erich. There was a gorgeous mosaic These are just some of the displays 1904 and every one there- covered violin which de- of and from loving family and friends. after until his death, had a picted the Erich Kunzel As I was walking toward the deep admiration and love for ‘Prince of Pops’ cartoon door to leave I admired a bronze fig- the Indians from that time be- The Petersen Family on one side with his auto- ure of a darling little girl hopping. It cause of the gift of a pair of graph on the other. This was a gift from Gerry, entitled ‘Hop- moccasins. This family along exquisite work of art, cre- scotch’ by Utah sculptor Dennis with the other early settlers ated by students from the Smith. I said my good-byes to my formed a system of coopera- School for the Creative friend who “just keeps going” and I tive living in which the people and Performing Arts, was thought of that child in Brigham City. would produce everything one of the ‘Painted Vio- One of Norma’s often used expres- they consumed. Dirt poor but lins’ from the SPMH proj- sions “I was Blown Away” came to industrious and determined, ect celebrating the 125th mind and I thought, Norma will never they planned to establish a anniversary of Music ‘blow away’. Her inner strength, fam- self-sufficient society. While Hall. There were her son, ily loyalty and commitment to ‘Be of in the winter of 1855 many of Steve’s ceramics and Service’ will forever keep her the people lived in dug out sculptures, the framed grounded. cellars in the ground and sur- ‘Thank You’ from the stu- - Kathy Janson vived on whatever they could dents at the new SCPA, find, by 1857 numerous busi- the photo of all six of her nesses had been estab- children in their Nativity lished—grist mills, farms, Performance, a framed shops, and the newly com- poem from her daughter, pleted Box Elder County Gina, a pediatric nurse at Courthouse was used for city Children’s Hospital who and county business, theatri- was tragically taken by cal productions, religious melanoma, a special meetings and schools. Every thank you from Ron Mormon had a job and every Wehmeier for her efforts Mormon had the directive to toward the installation of give back. The first Sunday the Albee Wurlitzer in the of the month called ‘Fast Music Hall Ballroom, a Sunday’ was a day of fasting, Family picture: (Back row L to -R) David, Christopher, Julie, portrait of President self denial and prayer. What Steven, Gina and Jan. (Front row) Norma Petersen and her George Bush awarding was given up personally was husband Gerry. Erich Kunzel the National offered for the benefit of oth- Medal of Arts with a note ers. The receiver had the to Norma in which Erich duty to give back and it was a privi- through other areas of her home. addressed her as ‘Mother’, family lege to do so. This ‘Culture of Serv- She showed me her framed copy of portraits of reunions (she hosts one ‘Hopscotch’ by Utah sculptor ice’ is key to Norma’s direction from Cincinnati-born artist Gilbert Young’s every two years and this summer’s Dennis Smith. 19 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 20 standard of Choral and Instrumen- venue: "Music Hall [Springer Audi- tal Music [in Cincinnati]." torium] has a seating capacity of May Festival and Music Hall: In 1873, May Festival -- the 4,428, with such ample and gener- Made for Each Other name we use to this day -- was ous provisions in the way of aisles born out of the Saengerfest tradi- and corridors, as to be able to hold tion. On May 6th of that year, the comfortably an audience of 7,000. very first concert of May Festival The stage furnishes accommoda- was held in the Saengerhalle, with tion for 1,500 performers.” Music a 108-piece orchestra, local and re- Hall also featured a spectacular gional choruses of nearly 800 new organ, which at the time was singers and guest soloists. How- the largest in the United States, ever, by the second May festival in and the fourth largest in the world. 1875, supporters could already see The organ was housed in an ornate the shortcomings of Saengerhalle. screen, which represented another Built as a temporary frame building, community investment in Music the Saengerhalle's tin roof was Hall; Reuben Springer offered in- noisy when it rained and the wood centive prizes for the screen’s best structure raised serious concerns craftsmanship efforts. Inspired by about the hazard of fire. Upon at- such competition, local students Illustation of Music Hall circa 1878. tending the second Festival, a local sprang to work to create the won- Cincinnati’s Music Hall is one another. The event was so businessman, Reuben Springer, derful and elaborate most commonly thought of as the popular that it became a regular pledged $125,000 toward a more casing. home of the Cincinnati Symphony tradition held every few years. permanent and appropriate The gala per- Orchestra, but few know that Music As the popularity grew, so structure for May Festival formance that year Hall, the city’s primary concert did the commitment to finding a events, so long as the featured the pre- venue, was specifically built for permanent home for the events. In citizens of Cincinnati mier of Chorus May Festival's performances. To 1870, the new Saengerhalle was raised a matching Master Otto understand the relationship be- built at Elm and Fourteenth Streets amount. Singer's Festival tween Music Hall and May Festival, for all future Saengerfests. Willing The city Ode, which was com- we must travel back to 1800, when support came from the City of promptly rose posed specially for May the seeds of May Festival were Cincinnati, as it realized the value to the chal- Festival and the opening of sown. In that year, an important of housing both arts and industrial lenge. In Music Hall. Famous Ameri- and influential singing school was expositions at one site. That year, 1878, the can organist and com- formed in Cincinnati. Over the next nearly 2000 singers met for third May poser, George E. Whiting, forty years, it branched into chorale Saengerfest, and not long after, Festival in- christened the grand societies and singing groups The Cincinnati Musical Festival As- augurated organ during a stirring per- throughout the city. In June of sociation (CMFA) was formed to the newly completed formance of Handel's Mes- 1849, the first Saengerfest was es- support the vision of a biennial Music Hall, then and siah. The relocation of May tablished among local and regional choral music festival, modeled on now the Festival's Festival to the new Music German singing societies. At the festivals of Europe. The new or- permanent home. The Hall was a widely popular Saengerfest, the choirs both per- ganization’s mission was nothing concert notes de- Conductor James Conlon event in the City of Cincin- formed together and competed with less than: “the elevation of the scribed the new May Festival Music Director nati. In fact, the attendance 21 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 22 record set at the 1878 May Festival never forget that Music Hall, our stood for over fifty years! Newspa- great local treasure and National Ghost Hunting at Music Hall pers around the country covered Historic Landmark, owes its very On April 15th Music Hall was cording to Dan), Corbett Tower, the the event which was heralded a tri- existence to the triumphant tradi- host to an evening paranormal investi- workshop, the ballroom (the service el- umph! One critic from the New York tion and storied success of May gation led by Dan Smith of Haunted evator is supposedly a hot spot here), World acknowledged the Festival Festival. Cincinnati Tours. Fifteen people - some and the Critics Club. In each area we seasoned ghost hunters, some curious first sat quietly, listening and watching as “the most notable event that has - Lisa Allison occurred in the musical history of first timers - spent 4 hours from 8 p.m. for any activity with an audio recorder this country.” In the late 1800s, (Editor’s Note: from CONCERT until midnight visiting various parts of running. Dan would ask questions to 5/22/10 REVIEW by Janelle Gelfand -- New York, Chicago and Boston all the Hall searching for any sign of try and entice any nearby spirits to - “The festival ended as is tradition, paranormal activity. I signed up show some sign that they were tried to duplicate the success of the with the large audience joining in the May Festival. to go on the ghost hunt to see present. Following that, every- “Hallelujah Chorus”. if I could experience some of one snapped flash photos to For decades following that Wow! What a performance! the unusual activity of which I capture spirit images not visi- inaugural evening in 1878, May What a Treasure we have in May Festi- had heard stories. ble to the naked eye. Air tem- Festival was held biannually in val!) Pre-reading for the perature sensing meters were Music Hall. It grew to tour included a history of used to catch any cold spots include women and Music Hall and an introduction Ed Rider (many accounts of encounters children’s choirs, and to some of the technical equip- with spirits involve feeling a “cold has featured world- ment that would be used during the spot” pass by). Electromagnetic field premiers; famous mu- A Quote to Remember night to try to capture any spirit activity. detectors, made famous by the televi- sicians; distinguished Having been built over a graveyard, sion show Ghost Hunters, were guest-conductors; liv- Music Hall the Hall is considered a great place to passed around the room to detect ing composers; and experience paranormal activity. Our magnetic field fluctuations which can many other artists of “Rejoice, ye mighty choirs rejoice, group gathered in the lobby where be a sign of paranormal activity. In ad- import. In 1967, it be- And dedicate these noble halls! three long-time Music Hall staffers dition to the hand-held equipment the came an annual event, shared stories of the unusual and un- tour team had set up an infrared cam- Let songs of mirth ring to the skies and is currently re- explainable activity they had encoun- era in the workshop to capture any ac- knowned for being the Within their sacred walls! tered over the years. Moving chairs, tivities when humans were not around oldest continuous This temple be your dearest spot; figures on stage, people walking down to be reviewed later. choral festival in the May purest art this place adore— the stairs, voices, and more. One By the end of the night, no Western Hemisphere. staffer shared that there were certain spirits had been spotted but one What’s more, it is ar- Ye graceful muses, leave it not parts of the building she avoids! They woman was convinced she had been guably the only true Forever---evermore!” were all convinced there was some- touched in the back by a spirit in the chorale festival in the thing to the ghost stories of Music Hall. Critics Club! The other team was sure United States. From Chorus Master Arming ourselves with various a chair had moved while they were in The shared his- Otto Singer’s Festival Ode pieces of sensing equipment, we broke Corbett Tower! I did see a bat in the tory of May Festival Composed for May Festival into two groups and headed off to dif- auditorium. But I couldn’t forget the and Music Hall is an and the Opening of Music Hall 1878 ferent locations throughout the hall. convincing tales told by the Music Hall integral element in Each group spent about 40 minutes in staff! If you run into a spirit when you Cincinnati’s modern four different locations that have expe- are at Music Hall, please let me know! musical life. We rienced activity – the auditorium (Box 5 - Ed Rider Cincinnatians should is a special focal point for spirits ac- 23 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 24 From the Zoo to Washington Park

Save The Date - It Will Be Great!!! Annual Meeting . . . September 20, 2010 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Music Hall Ballroom Guest Speaker. . . Duncan Hazard of Polshek Partnership Architects and the Revitalization of Music Hall! 1964 Zoo Opera fan. Richard Lewis, 1st place [Note: This story is excerpted from 1972, stood on the highest spot at Entertainment. . . “Cincinnati Opera: 1920-1990” by the Zoo, near where gibbons now winner of National Young Organist Mary Ellyn Hutton, which first ap- split the air with their calls. On sul- Competition of 1992, and the peared in Opera Monthly in June, try summer evenings, to the occa- Albee Mighty Wurlitzer! 1990, during Cincinnati Opera’s 70th sional accompaniment of lions, anniversary season. It is presented in seals and peacocks, opera stars celebratory mode of Cincinnati like Ezio Pinza, Rise Stevens, Bev- ‘A Surprise Sure To Please!!’ Opera’s 90th anniversary season.] erly Sills and Placido Domingo . . . Coming Events thrilled audiences with their own Whenever Mai-Tai the ele- stirring vocalism. It was a hard act Spectacular Announcement! phant parades across the Music to follow, but Cincinnati Opera Hall stage in the triumphal scene of made a successful transition in- Good Eats, Good Friends Verdi’s “Aida” for Cincinnati Opera, doors and has been spinning mem- . . . Be There!!! she recalls a rich and unique past. ories at Music Hall ever since. For its first 52 years, the nation’s Opera at the Zoo seems Invitations to follow second oldest opera company – like Never Land today: watermelon then known as Cincinnati Summer at the clubhouse, strolling beside (Have a Special Memory of Music Hall? Opera, or simply the Zoo Opera – Swan Lake, fireflies glowing in the Bring it with you for inclusion in the next Newsletter!!) performed at the Cincinnati Zoo. air. “We loved it,” said Cincinnati The opera pavilion, demolished in arts patron Patricia Corbett, and 25 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 26 even the singers -- who suffered balle into stitches. A pinniped ac- made up the orchestra. Enthusi- general director. Fausto Cleva, greatly from the heat -- remember it companied Sills in “La Traviata,” asm was so great that the four op- Zoo Opera music director from fondly. “The ambiance was very prompting a review the next day eras planned for the inaugural 1934-62, made his debut in 1927 special,” said baritone Sherrill headlined “’La Traviata’ Starring season grew to seven. In 1921, conducting Rossini’s “Barber of Milnes, who premiered some of his Beverly Seals.” The peacocks were 4,000 people showed up for open- Seville.” major roles at the Zoo. “People the worst, said Milnes. “They ing night of Wagner’s “Lohengrin.” In the 1930s, “it all went came informally, picnics, whole would call at any time – before the During his five seasons with Cincin- kaflooey,” said Cincinnati Opera families. It was kind of like a minia- high note, after the high note, in the nati Opera, Lyford set the pattern archivist Charlotte Shockley. “The ture Verona (Italy).” Tenor John rests.” They seemed to be drawn for its future by engaging leading money completely ran out.” Alexander, who made his operatic by the music, said usher Nancy soloists and bringing members of Evicted from the Zoo, the Opera debut at the Zoo in 1952, com- Helwig. “They would sort of waddle the Metropolitan Opera Chorus to staged its 1934 season at the Uni- mented: “I still miss the Zoo, even up to the gate and start screeching, Cincinnati. The season grew to 12- versity of Cincinnati football sta- the perspiration. People filled the so I spent half of every first act 14 operas over an eight-week pe- dium. “The fun thing is that it came pavilion with enthusiasm, people chasing them away.” One of the riod, with six performances a week. back the next year, stronger than who knew their opera and appreci- most famous peacock stories in- Lyford was succeeded by ever,” she said. The local musi- ated it. It was very gratifying for the volved Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Isaac van Grove of Chicago Civic cians union took over the Opera singers because the acceptance Medium,” when Madame Flora Opera, who increased both the administration, hired Cleva and in could be overwhelming.” “We used called out “Who’s there?” (Guess number and range of operas, in- 1935, the Opera was back at the to bring our families and stay at the who answered.) Yet the animals cluding “L’Oracolo” (Franco Leoni), Zoo. In 1939, tenor Jan Peerce Vernon Manor with the swimming were not a distraction, said Sills. “It “Dinorah” (Meyerbeer) and a pair of and baritone Robert Weede made pool. It was kind of like going away was all part of the wonderful atmos- world premieres (Van Grove’s “The their Cincinnati Opera debuts in to summer camp,” recalled Beverly phere and the informality of it all. It Music Robber“ and “Enter Pauline” “Rigoletto.” Sills, who made her Zoo debut in was a great opera public. They by Cincinnati composer Joseph The stars rained on Cincin- 1965 singing all three heroines in had come to hear opera, not to see Surdo). Van Grove served until nati Opera during World War II, Offenbach’s “Tales of Hoffmann.” what can go wrong.” 1934, as musical, then artistic and when many international singers “There was a camaraderie at the Cincinnati Opera was Zoo. We were all in it together. It “hatched,” so to speak, in a band was never star time. It was always shell. It began as an added attrac- fun, yet you would find yourself with tion for Zoo visitors -- at least that some of the great names in the was the Zoo’s idea. Founder Ralph opera world.” Lyford (1882-1927) had bigger Zoo tales abound. There plans. Lyford, head of the opera was the baby llama that followed a department at the Cincinnati Con- woman wearing a white wrap into servatory (one of the forerunners of the pavilion, the skunk that wan- the University of Cincinnati Col- dered across the stage in “Die lege-Conservatory of Music), Meistersinger.” One night tenor wanted to establish an opera com- James Melton inhaled moth mid- pany in Cincinnati. The first per- aria.The best stories involved the formance, Flotow’s “Martha,” took “animal chorus,” such as the don- place on June 27, 1920 in a con- key that brayed during “Il Pirata,” verted band shell at the Zoo. Mem- sending soprano Montserrat Ca- bers of the Cincinnati Symphony Zoo Opera Pavillian 27 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 28 took refuge in the United States. berg, former first clarinetist in the Zoo Opera productions added, musicals were introduced As virtually the only opera company Opera Orchestra. He also had a were minimal, ragbag affairs with and a series of revivals undertaken, active in the summer, it drew artists fiery temper, said Schmachtenberg, simple backdrops and often time- including Alfano’s “Resurrection,” like Pinza, Stevens (who sang her and hurled epithets at everyone, worn costumes. Once, during “Die Leoncavallo’s “Zaza” and Wein- first American Carmen at the Zoo), usually in Italian. Fledermaus,” tenor Alexander’s berger’s “Schwanda the Bagpiper.” tenor Giovanni Mar- Taking it all in was a pants split, causing some strenu- Bass James Morris made his role tinelli, baritones curly-haired boy ous evasive action. “We started debut as Mephistopheles in Lawrence Tibbet and named James Levine. giving small productions to Sum- Gounod’s “Faust” in 1975, tenor Leonard Warren and Levine was a regular at mer Opera to replace the floppy Richard Leech as Romeo in sopranos Rose Bamp- the Zoo, said Shockley. ones that waved in the wind,” Mrs. Gounod’s “Romeo and Juliet” in ton, Grace Moore, Elis- “He was 10 the first Corbett said. In 1969, the Corbett 1989. A summer apprentice pro- abeth Rethberg, Stella time I remember him. Foundation began renovating gram was begun and a year-round Roman, Bidu Sayao, He sat right behind Music Hall (built in 1877 to house ensemble company was founded. Astrid Varnay and Cleva with the score.” the Cincinnati May Festival). All With space to build and mount its Zinka Milanov. Fittingly, Levine con- agreed that it was time for the productions, prime acoustics, air During the 50s ducted the very last Opera to leave the Zoo. conditioning and the introduction of and 60s, more notable performance at the Opera at Music Hall flared SurCaps in the 1980s, Cincinnati debuts took place: Zoo Opera music director, Zoo, “The Barber of into existence in 1972 with a lavish Opera began a new life at Music Milnes as Count di Fausto Cleva Seville” in 1971. Corbett Foundation production of Hall, where it thrives today. Luna in “Il Trovatore” in Despite its al fresco Boito’s “Mefistofele” starring bass - Mary Ellyn Hutton 1964, soprano Martina Arroyo as charm, conditions at the Zoo were Norman Treigle in the title role. Aida the same season, Domingo as far from ideal. Corbett, who with Other Corbett productions graced Don Jose in “Carmen” in 1966 and her husband J. Ralph Corbett and the early years, including the great German soprano Elisa- the Corbett Foundation revitalized Donizetti’s “Roberto Devereux” with beth Schwarzkopf as the the Opera in the 60s and 70s, re- Beverly Sills and Marschallin in “Der Rosenkavalier” called: “My great sympathy was for Mussorgsky’s in 1967. It was at the Zoo Opera in the men in the pit. They worked in “Boris Godunov” 1952 that soprano Roberta Peters shirtsleeves and suffered a great with Treigle. The made her role debut as Lucia in deal. Also, dressing rooms were company ex- “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Twelve- non-existent. The dancers below panded under year-old ballerina Roberta Sue stage had a thin curtain separating James de Blasis, Ficker (Suzanne Farrell) made her the men from the women, and dust who became stage debut in a 1959 “Carmen” at from the stage would filter over general director the Zoo. Joining her frequently in them.” The Corbetts built dressing in 1973, suc- Zoo Opera performances was Cov- rooms at the Zoo, including two air- ceeding general ington teenager Lee Roy Reams, conditioned ones for the stars. manager Styrk later of Broadway fame. The com- Still, the singers’ lot could be un- Orwoll, who pany’s artistic beacon was Cleva, a bearable. “Sometimes it was so guided the tran- conductor at the Met until his death hot your makeup would just sweat sition from the in 1971. “He conducted Puccini off,” said Milnes. Sills, encased in Zoo. Fall and better than anyone, even nylon net as the Doll, nearly col- winter produc- Toscanini,” said Emil Schmachten- lapsed during a 1965 “Hoffmann.” tions were Cast of Mignon at the Cincinnati Zoo Opera, July 28, 1942 29 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 30

Gail F. Forberg Joseph L. Hollmann 2009 - 2010 SPMH Donors Jane A. Foster Robert & Dorothy Holzwarth (January 2009—June 2010) Thomas R. Frank Marcella Hsiung & Tony Lang Carl & Terril Freese Carolyn R. Hunt Carolyn J. Frey Mary Ellyn Hutton A The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Eugene & Edith Frey Donald C. Auberger, Jr. Mrs. Jackson L. Clagett III Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Fullman Mary L. Aufmann Dr. & Mrs. John Cohn I Samantha Dawson Fuchs Mr. & Mrs. Leland M. Cole J Atarah Jablonsky B Mr. & Mrs. John P. Connole Michael & Kathleen Janson Elsa Jane Baer Corbett Foundation G Mrs. William F. Gallagher Robert & Harriett Johnson William T. Bahlman, Jr. Dr. Robin T. Cotton Gannett Foundation Mary Ann Jordan Dr. & Mrs. George P. Balz David & Martha P. Crafts Mrs. Philip O. Geier, Jr. Mace C. Justice Michael & Kimberly Baranowski Paul & Janice Crumrine Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Gelfand Becky Lenair Baskett S. Bradley Gillaugh K Dorothy E. 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Kruse Mr. & Mrs. Robert Blatt Janet & Joel Ebersole Dr. Kelly Hale Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Blum, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jerome H. Eichert Catherine Harris Fay K. Boeh Betty Eiler L Dr. & Mrs. Morton Harshman Susan Laffoon John & Mary Ann Boorn Jane Ellis Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Hasl Robert & Mary Lanier Kenneth B. Bordwell Charles N. Ellman Mrs. Jack Hasselbring Mary & Alan Lehn Barbara Boyd Constance Elsaesser Cornelius W. Hauck Robert & Jan Leslie Marilynn K. Braude Louise A. Eversull Trautlinde R. Heater The Linnemann Foundation Mr. & Mrs. R. Richard Broxon Mrs. Ann L. Helmsderfer Edward & Ina Loftspring James & Carolyn Bruckmann F Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Henley Dr. Jennifer Loggie Mr. & Mrs. Frederick E. Bryan III Alice R. Fegelman William E. Henrich Mr. & Mrs. Phillip C. Long James & Janet Ferguson Allison Herschede Mr. & Mrs. William Lotts C Mr. & Mrs. John W. Fischer III The Wohlgemuth Herschede Ralph & Frances Lowenstein Cin. Stage Emp. Local No. 5 Mrs. Hilliard J. 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Yeiser Robert & Deborah Morse Mr. & Mrs. Richard Salzer Katherine Wambach Marjorie Motch Cyril & Stacy Schmidt Dr. & Mrs. Arden Wander Z Mr. & Mrs. John M. Ward Dr. & Mrs. Harold Schneider Please let us know if we have N Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schorr Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Ward duplicated,omitted or misspelled Jerry & Monica Nerl Zell Schulman Mr. & Mrs. Frederick D. Warren your name (513) 744-3293 Janet Neumann Marge Schworer Paula J. Watters Mr. & Mrs. Stan Neumann Martha Seaman Dr. Melvyn M. Nizny Mildred J. Selonick A Sampling of Projects Funded by Donations to SPMH: Ray & Patti Normile Kathryn & Vishnoo Shahani Rita W. Nowikowski Jean J. Shaw • Restored and Installed Mighty Wurlitzer Organ in Ballroom Carolyn R. Shine • Installed and Illuminated a 50 ft. Flagpole and American Flag in O Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Shott Front of Music Hall – Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Siekmann, Donors Tamar & Alan Oestreich Mr. & Mrs. Jim Simpson • Purchased American Flag for Stage Myra Olinger Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sittenfeld Marilyn Z. Ott Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Skidmore • Created and Installed a Timeline in the Central Parkway Carson Smith Entrance Corridor - Louise Dieterle Nippert, Donor P Bill & Sue Sommer • Added Chandelier Lighting in Music Hall Foyer Morris & Patricia Passer Marie F. Speziale – Patricia A. Corbett, Donor Gloria Bradley Pemberton Richard & Lois Sprigg • Installed Lighting for Front of Music Hall Rick Pender Mr. & Mrs. Ethan B. Stanley – Rhoda and Manuel D. Mayerson, Donors Mr. & Mrs. John E. Pepper, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman • Installed Lighting Behind Rose Window Norma Petersen John R. Steelman • Carpeted Auditorium, Corridors, Balcony Promenade David & Alice B. Phillips Julia & David Stephen • Purchased Commercial Carpet-Cleaning Machine Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Pichler Mary Stern Mr. & Mrs. John W. Plattner John F. Stevenson • Restored Oil Painting of “Carmen” Timothy L. Pohlman, D.D.S. Mrs. John J. Strader • Purchased Draperies – Box Seat Area, Stage Front and Amanda H. Prus Lenore Stulbarg Proscenium Valance Jim & Martha Suetholz • Remodeled Criticsʼ Club Q Dale Swisher A Huge Round of Applause to All Our Donors!!! 33 MUSIC HALL Marks MUSIC HALL Marks 34 Joanne Honschopp, Painter ‘Music Hall Mistique’ Artist SPMH MISSION STATEMENT www.jhonschopp.com / 513-241-9860 A native of Cincinnati, Ohio sultants across the country. The mission of and a painter as profession for 30 Joanne paints daily in her The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall years, Ms. Honschopp was gradu- studio, on the 8th floor of the is to preserve, promote, improve, and provide ated with honors from the Art Acad- Pendleton Art Center. The studio is emy of Cincinnati, and is open each month to the public on education about Music Hall, funding special considered the favorite in south "Final Friday" and on follow-up projects in addition to Music Hall management’s western Ohio for her paint- operational and maintenance obligations, and ings of Cincinnati. Married facilitating communications among Music Hall to Jazz bassist Lou Lausche, music has long management, owner, and tenants, in order to influenced her life and perpetuate Music Hall as the premier cultural work. center of the Region, and as a National Historic Joanne's work was honored at the Evansville Landmark of international significance. Art Museum's "Realism in Art" Exhibition and she has been invited to exhibit in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Cali- To learn more about Music Hall, fornia and Florida. An im- Past, Present and Future, visit the SPMH Website pressive collection of awards adorn her studio Joanne Honschopp is the artist of the www.soc-pres-music hall.com ‘Music Hall Mistique’ featured on the cover. door, including the 2010 BEST OF SHOW at Northern Ken- "Second Look Saturday". Informa- tucky Heritage League's juried tion on the open house is available Acknowledgements show. Ms. Honschopp's work is in- at www.pendletonartcenter.com. SPMH Newsletter cluded in 29 Corporate and innu- The Baker-Hunt Foundation will Editor merable private collections. host a solo show for Joanne in Au- Kathy Janson Photo Credits: A master of diverse talents, she gust. Christopher Buchanan Joanne Grueter can stretch the imagination to in- Contributing Writers Lisa Allison Michael E. Keating clude an array of subjects and ap- ARTIST'S STATEMENT: My work Joanne Grueter proaches and much of her work is does not have a social or political mes- Mary Ellyn Hutton Cover Art: commissioned. She is currently sage. Rather, it is beauty and good- Ed Rider Music Hall Mistique represented by Gallerie Veronique ness, the power of the positive, sharing Martha Seaman by Joanne Honschopp in Montgomery, Ohio, Art on the the magic of light and color, and creat- Don Siekmann Printing Levee in Newport, KY, Liz-Beth ing ways to communicate a feeling of Design and Layout The Merten Company Gallery, Knoxville, TN and over 20 well being, that drives my daily pur- Creative Flair Co. Independent Agents and Art Con- suits. T H E P R OR ES F E R Y V T A I E T I C O O N S

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