Second Sunday on Main http://secondsundayonmain.org A hip, eclectic neighborhood event presented by the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce Thu, 17 May 2012 16:11:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Interview: Lily in Flux http://secondsundayonmain.org/2012/05/interview-lily-in-flux/ http://secondsundayonmain.org/2012/05/interview-lily-in-flux/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 16:07:46 +0000 Caitlin http://secondsundayonmain.org/?p=467 Check out our interview with Lily in Flux, one of the vendors appearing at Second Sunday on Main in June!

Lily in Flux logo

Lizz Godfroy is the owner of Lily in Flux. Lily in Flux offers recycled jewelry and accessories from antique and vintage. Lizz’s unique and quirky pieces incorporates curiosities and found objects from the past, from typewriter keys and 1950s eyeglass lenses to bullet casings and chandelier crystals.

Lizz Godfroy, owner of Lily in Flux

When did you start your company and where is it based?

Lizz: I’ve been making art as long as i can remember, mostly mixed media, assemblage and collage. So my aesthetic translated to jewelry quite well actually. It was sometime between 2007/2008 that I started using found objects and mixing materials to create wearable art.
I make all kinds of things in my home studio in Northside, paintings, assemblage, jewelry, even a wacky costume here and there.



What inspires you?

Lizz: Authenticity, failure, old, broken, discarded things, making things out of ‘nothing’, creativity and innovation. Creating something that enhances another person’s life, however small a difference it makes, enhances my life + adds to the overall joy in the world. Handmade objects have more meaning, more history; a story that new plastic junk from a giant big box store will just never have. The concept that I am a part of a movement in this country that is connecting human beings again is satisfying. To purchase something made by, or grown by, another person, in person…that is inspiring.



What is your favorite part about Second Sunday?

Lizz: Seeing people enjoying downtown & the general mix of activities and energy.

Fill in the blank: The best part about my city/neighborhood is _______.

Lizz: …the authentic diversity in the types of people, you get a little bit of everything here.



What are your favorite local spots to shop, eat, or visit?

Lizz: Fabricate in Northside is a rad place for handmade stuffs and for inspiration and supplies, I hit the many Antique markets of the Tri-state. Farmers markets for most of my food, I love to cook so mostly home is where I eat, but I love me some Dusmesh for a yummo Indian treat & dancing Wasabi has some killer sushi.

What do you want people to take away from Lily In Flux?

Lizz: It’s a little feminine and a little raw & constantly changing, thus the name. Mostly I love that people take away an experience and a story when they buy a piece of my work.

I love this story: About 3 years ago, I was contacted by a man who wanted a 1950′s eyeglass lens necklace for his partner. He had written her a poem a while back and wanted it incorporated into the necklace with some kind of bird of prey. I made the necklace and used a red-tailed hawk, native to these parts. When he saw the necklace he told me that that specific bird was special to them and was moved by the choice. The woman who received the necklace ran into me at the last Crafty Supermarket (this spring) and told me how special it is to her and that it affects people whenever she wears it. This is a little thing in the enormous world we inhabit but it reminded me that what I do does make a difference. And that goodness spreads.



What advice would you offer to aspiring indie business owners?

Lizz: Just do what you love, make things because you think they are valid, but be prepared to constantly reinvent yourself.

Check out Lily in Flux at Second Sunday on Main on June 10. You can also find her on Etsy.

]]> http://secondsundayonmain.org/2012/05/interview-lily-in-flux/feed/ 0 Second Sunday returns June 10 http://secondsundayonmain.org/2012/05/second-sunday-returns-june-10/ http://secondsundayonmain.org/2012/05/second-sunday-returns-june-10/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 16:29:17 +0000 Caitlin http://secondsundayonmain.org/?p=457 We’re so excited for the first Second Sunday on Main of 2012! Second Sunday kicks off the season on June 10th from 12-5 pm. Here are some things you should know:

- There’s still time to apply to be a vendor for June! Just fill out the application here. Spaces are available for $20 per Second Sunday, or $55 total for your space if you join us for all 5 months!

- The theme for June is “Main Street Menagerie.” Check out everything Main Street has to offer, as well as the Celebrity Chef series, live music, and vendors selling everything from tasty food and drinks to art, vintage clothing, jewelry and home goods. Where else can you find wood fired pizza, crocheted beanies, goat milk soap, and jewelry made from typewriter keys all in one place?

- In addition to all of our awesome Second Sunday vendors, the Crafty Supermarket will host the Crafty Mini-Market where you can check out eight of Crafty Supermarket’s local vendors.

We can’t wait for Second Sunday! See you soon!

]]> http://secondsundayonmain.org/2012/05/second-sunday-returns-june-10/feed/ 0 2012 Schedule http://secondsundayonmain.org/2012/04/2012-schedule/ http://secondsundayonmain.org/2012/04/2012-schedule/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:55:22 +0000 alisha http://secondsundayonmain.org/?p=452 Mark your calendars for the 7th season of Second Sunday on Main! We can’t wait!

Sunday, June 10th: Main St. Menagerie
Sunday, July 8th: Music on Main
Sunday, August 12th: Growth & Wellness
Sunday, September 9th: Dance on Main
Sunday, October 14th: Harvest Fest

Hope you’ll join us!

]]> http://secondsundayonmain.org/2012/04/2012-schedule/feed/ 0 Upcoming OTR Holiday Events! http://secondsundayonmain.org/2011/10/upcoming-otr-holiday-events/ http://secondsundayonmain.org/2011/10/upcoming-otr-holiday-events/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:33:10 +0000 Tamia http://secondsundayonmain.org/?p=446

OTR is always the place to be, but that’s even more true this holiday season! Check out some of the upcoming events:

Cincinnati Unchained, Saturday November 19th

Get a jump on your Holiday shopping by buying local at your favorite Over-the-Rhine stores and galleries on Main Street, Vine Street and Findlay Market on Saturday, November 19th. Cincinnati Unchained is an event that highlights the positive affects on a community when people buy from their local independent merchants.

OTR Bar Crawl, Wednesday November 23rd

Spend the night before Thanksgiving in Over-the-Rhine. Hop to all the bars on Vine, Main and in between!

Holidays in the Bag, Friday November 25th

Avoid the rush of the malls by shopping Over-the-Rhine for unique, local gifts in a relaxed atmosphere. Over-the-Rhine is holding its fourth Holidays in the Bag event. Buy the official “Holiday Bag” and receive a 20% discount at participating stores. Proceeds from the sales of the holiday bags benefit the Freestore Foodbank.

Snow White, November 30-December 31

Ensemble Theatre’s Snow White has is it all! The eighth collaboration between ETC perennial favorites David Kisor and Joseph McDonough, this enchanted and memorable musical will delight audiences of all ages this holiday season.
For tickets or info: (513) 421-3555 or www.cincyetc.com

Stroll and Shop, Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th

Main Street rolls out the red carpet for this holiday favorite! Come to Over-the-Rhine to find the best, most unique gifts from your favorite stores and party with A-Line magazine.

Caroling in the Quarter, Saturday December 10th

The third annual Caroling in the Quarter is on Saturday December 10th. Come to Over-the-Rhine and enjoy the restaurants and shops as local choirs and roving carolers perform throughout the neighborhood, spreading holiday cheer. Get your holiday shopping done at The City Flea Christkindlmarkt at 12th & Vine.

Light Up OTR, Friday December 16th

Light Up OTR is a community-based holiday party hosted by Ionic Collective. Guests work together to assemble and distribute over 1,000 luminaries throughout Over-the-Rhine. Once the candles are all lit, all guests are welcomed back to Neon’s for the lighting of the holiday Christmas tree with entertainment and fun!

The Final Friday Before Christmas, December 23rd

Over-the-Rhine will sparkle for last minute shoppers at December’s Final Friday Before Christmas on the 23rd. It’s the perfect time to pick-up unique, locally-sourced gifts at the stores and galleries as well as celebrating the season at your favorite restaurants and bars.

Mark your calendars, and keep watching otrgateway.com and Facebook.com/MerchantsofMainStreet for more details!

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As in previous months, Second Sunday on Main visitors in October got a tasty culinary treat at the Celebrity Chef and Wine Tasting event, this time courtesy of Daniel and Lana Wright of Senate. They kindly served up a preview of one of the dishes on the menu at Abigail Street, set to open November 1st. Here’s the recipe:

Vermouth Braised Cod

Ingredients:
1 1/4 pound cod or halibut filet
12 oz. dry vermouth
4 T butter
1 T olive oil
1 pound fingerling potatoes
1 medium zucchini (diced)
1 medium yellow squash (diced)
1/4 pound fresh peas
4 oz. creme fraiche
2 oz. chopped shallots
1 t sumac
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse fingerlings and toss with olive oil. In a small bow, mix chopped shallots and creme fraiche together, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Place potatoes in an oven safe container, and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and set aside.

Turn oven up to 450 degrees. Gently warm a large oven-safe saute pan, place potatoes in the pan, then place the cod in, top with vermouth and 2 T of butter. Bake for 15 minutes or until fish is fork tender.

Remove cod from oven and gently plate potatoes with the cod on top. Add diced zucchini, squash, and peas to remaining sauce. Reduce the sauce with vegetables on medium heat, add remaining butter. Once the butter has emulsified the sauce and thickened, top the cod with a few tablespoons of sauce and vegetables. Place one dollop of shallot creme fraiche on each piece of fish. Top with a touch of sumac and serve.

Wine Pairing

Wine expert extraordinaire Mario Polito of City Cellars paired it with Australian Sauvignon Blanc Emeri from De Bortoli, which has “soft tropical fruit flavors, fine persistent bubbles, and a clean refreshing finish.”

Enjoy!

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Huge thanks to all of the sponsors, vendors, merchants, volunteers, and visitors who helped make this year’s Second Sunday on Main a success! Add your pictures to the Second Sunday Flickr pool, join us on Facebook and follow @SSonMain on Twitter for updates about the exciting activities happening in OTR this holiday season!

]]> http://secondsundayonmain.org/2011/10/foodie-finale/feed/ 0 Second Sunday on Main Foodie Fest! http://secondsundayonmain.org/2011/10/second-sunday-on-main-foodie-fest/ http://secondsundayonmain.org/2011/10/second-sunday-on-main-foodie-fest/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:28:27 +0000 Tamia http://secondsundayonmain.org/?p=440

Fellow foodies, this one’s for you!

Noon – 5pm: Street Festival
Browse for creative goods and goodies from food and craft vendors, listen to great live music, and enjoy an ice cold beverage in the official beer garden.

FOOD

Bring your appetite! You’ll definitely want to get your grub on at:

Iris BookCafe (1331 Main): Try in-house made soups, made to order sandwiches, vegan baked goods, and coffees.

MOTR Pub (1345 Main): Serving Chicken -N- Waffle (Buttermilk Waffle topped with Cornflake crusted Chicken served with Whiskey-Honey Syrup for 8.50) and  fresh peach Bellinis and Mimosas for $5. http://www.motrpub.com/

Park+Vine (1202 Main): Browse and sample vegan appetizers at the VeganEarth Open House

Jeni’s Ice Cream from Columbus, OH:  Handmade, locally sourced, artisan ice cream in signature and seasonal flavors, including a Parmesan & Zucchini Bread Ice Cream featuring Blue Oven Bakery’s wood fired Zucchini bread.  http://jenisicecreams.com/

Higher Branches (1341 Main): Children’s craft table:  Bring the kids by to make chef hats and aprons out of recycled plastic and paper bags in the craft area.
Chili cook-off: Stop by and taste–then vote on–the best chili!

2:30 pm Celebrity Chef Demo at 1419 Main Street (Falling Wall Condos), Unit 2: Daniel & Lana Wright of Senate preview a tasty dish from their new restaurant Abigail Street (opening November 1st!), paired with a wonderful wine from City Cellars. If you enjoy the wine, you can buy a bottle at the tasting!

MUSIC

12:30 pm TBA
2 pm TBA
3:30 pm Brighton from Chicago 

A very special thanks to Findlay Market for all of their time and donations throughout the 2011 season, and thanks to the team at Riveriro for City Council for acting as Official Beer Ambassadors this month!

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Is the cuteness getting to you yet?

]]> http://secondsundayonmain.org/2011/09/kids-of-second-sunday-on-main/feed/ 0 Fun at Second Sunday Dance on Main! http://secondsundayonmain.org/2011/09/fun-at-second-sunday-dance-on-main/ http://secondsundayonmain.org/2011/09/fun-at-second-sunday-dance-on-main/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:43:06 +0000 Tamia http://secondsundayonmain.org/?p=437 Everyone had a great time dancing in the streets at Second Sunday Dance on Main! Despite some unpredictable weather (sunny and rainy?), our guests, vendors, and dancers kept the energy up and the party went on!

With everything from modern dancers to drill teams to line dancers to belly dancers to skateboarders, there was something for everyone!

Dance party host Jai All Day got people up and moving, even in the rain!

Chef Joanne Drilling of Edible Ohio Valley made a wonderful salad using fresh veggies from Carriage House Farm.

The Jeni’s Ice Cream truck made a surprise (and much appreciated!) appearance…

…While our Beer Ambassadors served up a different type of refreshment!

A great time was had by all! Did you stop by? Share your experience with us on Facebook and add your pictures to the Second Sunday Flickr group!

 

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We’re dancin’ in the street this month! Come to Main Street to enjoy live, interactive dance performances from local companies. Performance areas are located at 13th and Main, the stage at 14th and Main, and the corner of Orchard and Main Streets.

Noon – 5pm: DANCE FESTIVAL
Browse for creative goods and goodies from food and craft vendors and see performances by some of the best dancers in the area, including:

12pm – 1pm: Cincinnati Contradancers
1pm – 2pm: Jai All Day Dance Party from WVQC 95.7FM
3pm – 4pm: Greater Cincinnati Dance Alliance and MamLuft & Co. Dance
4pm – 5pm: Belly Dance-off!

Also, don’t miss:
Keshvar Project
Know Theatre Parade
Pones Inc. Laboratory of Movement
Demetrius Klein Dance Company
Coco Loupe Dance
High Steppers Drill Team
PermaFringe Projects
Skate Board Demonstrations
and a surprise around 2pm!

2:30pm: CELEBRITY CHEF DEMO
Head to Falling Wall Condos (1417 Main Street, Unit #2) for the Celebrity Chef demo featuring Joanne Drilling of Edible Ohio Valley with fresh produce from Carriage House Farm. City Cellars will provide a specially selected wine to complement the chef’s dish. Get there early–seats fill up quickly!

Big thanks to this month’s Beer Ambassadors, Khoa Nguyen and Friends.

You know you want to come and get your dance on, so we’ll see you on Main Street!

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