August 27 & 28, 2021 - Historic Village of Clifton
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August 27 & 28, 2021
Welcome to the 9th Annual
Clifton Gorge
Music & Arts Festival
Friday, August 27th, 4-11 PM
Saturday, August 28th, 10 AM-11 PM
SPONSORED BY:
THE VILLAGE OF CLIFTON
2 3TABLE OF CONTENTS
Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve 7
Festival Entertainment Schedule 9
Clifton Preservation Society 19
Festival Vendors 23
The Clifton Opera House 31
Clifton Opera House Schedule 32
Special Thanks 34
Free festival parking and restrooms
are conveniently located at the
Clifton Presbyterian Church
For more information look for us online at:
www.villageofclifton.com
Or contact us at:
Village of Clifton, P.O. Box 27,
Clifton, OH 45316
Voicemail: (937) 342-2175
4 5Clifton Gorge
State Nature Preserve
T
his 268-acre preserve protects and connecting of a series of potholes
one of the most spectacular in the resistant Silurian dolomite
dolomite and limestone gorges bedrock. In other sections of the
in the state. Registered as a National gorge, cliff overhangs have broken
Natural Landmark in 1968, Clifton off forming massive slump blocks
Gorge encompasses a 2-mile stretch scattered along the valley floor.
of the Little Miami State and The shaded, north-facing slopes
National Scenic River, just east of provide a cool, moist environment
John Bryan State Park. for northern species including
Geologically, it is an outstanding hemlock, red baneberry, Canada
example of interglacial and post- yew, arbor-vitae and mountain
glacial canyon cutting. At one maple. This is one of the most
point, the river funnels through a spectacular sites in the state for
deep, narrow channel, which was viewing spring wildflowers including
apparently formed by the enlarging the rare snow trillium.
6 7Entertainment
Ongoing
Kids’ Activity Area – Sponsored by Southgate Baptist Church
Bring home a hand-made craft or two. Earn a prize for enjoying
yard games and other fun activities!
• Face Painting • Putting Green
• Crafts and Coloring • Jump Ropes
• Story Time • Bean Bags
• Lawn Bowling • Contests
• Hula Hoops • Much more!
Special Saturday-Only Activities:
•Story Time on the Half Hour (10:30 AM-5:30 PM)
Friday, August 27th
Vendors Open 4 PM
Cruise-In 4-8 PM
Along Clay St. by the Opera House. Cars, trucks, or bikes – anything
with wheels is welcome! Bring your ride or stop by for a look. For
more information, see page left.
50/50 Drawing at 7:30 PM
Comin’ Home Jazz 4-6 PM
“Comin’ Home Jazz” is a small group of Dayton area musicians with
an interest in coming home to America’s music, Jazz. The band
provides all occasion music including jazz standards, show tunes,
and smooth light rock sounds in a jazz style.
Beer Tent Opens 5 PM
Demonstration: Chainsaw Carver 6-6:30 PM
Behind the Mum Vendor. Stop by behind the mum vendor to watch
a live demonstration of the unique art of chainsaw carving!
8 9Entertainment (Contd.)
Pinnacle Ridge 6:30-8:30 PM
Enjoy Bluegrass and Gospel music from the band Pinnacle Ridge
from Franklin, Ohio, formed in 2015.
TBA 8:30-9 PM
Nasty Bingo 9-11 PM
Called “Folkadelic” by most, Nasty Bingo fuses folk, rock, blues,
pop, country, gospel and more to create a unique and accessible
sound. Their original music blends all the above with improvised
portions and pop hooks that you’ll instantly fall in love with. The
band has been going strong in the Dayton area since 2006.
Saturday, August 28th
Read about the festival’s ongoing Kids’ Activity Area back on
page 11 – and don’t forget to stop by!
Vendors Open 10 AM
One More Time Swing Band 10-11:30 AM
A small swing band consisting of 2 trumpets, 4 saxes, 2 trombones,
bass, keyboard, and drums, playing those great songs from the
20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, and more.
Beer Tent Opens 11 AM
Demonstration: Behind the Curtain Dance Studio
11:30 AM-12 PM
At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343. Behind the Curtain
Behind the Curtain Dance Studio was founded in November of
2013 and currently serves roughly 200 students, including adults
and children. Their goal is to create a fun, safe and nurturing
environment in which children and adults of all ages are able to
learn different kinds of dance –including jazz, ballet, tap, tumbling,
cheerleading, hip hop, modern, belly dancing, Zumba, Mommy &
Me, and more – all at affordable prices.
10 11Entertainment (Contd.)
Demonstration: Chainsaw Carver 11:30 AM-12 PM
Behind the Mum Vendor. Stop by behind the mum vendor to watch
a live demonstration of the unique art of chainsaw carving!
The Temps 12-1:30 PM
Costume party band covering songs from the 80’s to present.
Featuring crazy costumes ... and crazy good tunes!
Demonstration: Dayton Celtic Academy 1:30-2 PM
At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343. Under the direction
of Mary and Laureen Laffey, the Celtic Academy of Irish Dance
is Dayton’s premier Irish dance school. Voted Best of Dayton by
both Dayton Magazine and Dayton.com, the Celtic Academy
is always in high demand to perform at events throughout the
Midwest. Certified instructors instill the values of excellence and
determination in both the competitive and non-competitive
arenas. Dancers and instructors alike live up to the school’s motto:
Dance like champions, love like family!
Demonstration: Chainsaw Carver 1:30-2 PM
Behind the Mum Vendor. Stop by behind the mum vendor to watch
a live demonstration of the unique art of chainsaw carving!
A Band Called Dreamland 2-3:30 PM
A Band Called Dreamland plays music in the genres of alternative,
indie, and pop from early 2000’s to present.
Coffee Bar (by Donation) 3-8 PM
From 3-8 PM, the Shoebox Theatre located in the school will
host a Coffee Bar by donation. Sponsored by the Presbyterian
Community Outreach of Clifton.
Come in and cool off!
12 13Entertainment (Contd.)
Demonstration: Troupe Roja 3:30-4 PM
At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343. Troupe Roja is an award-
winning Middle Eastern dance troupe from Dayton, OH. They study
and perform many styles – from folkloric to fusion. Their dances
often feature props like veil, cane, sword, and finger cymbals. They
dance at many events and festivals in the area, including Dayton’s
A World A’fair and the Lebanese Festival. Troupe Roja is excited to
be performing again at the Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival!
Demonstration: Chainsaw Carver 3:30-4 PM
Behind the Mum Vendor. Stop by behind the mum vendor to watch
a live demonstration of the unique art of chainsaw carving!
Blue Notes 4-6 PM
Bluegrass and Country favorites performed by the group from
Middletown, Ohio, formed in 2017.
Demonstration: The Sayaw FilipinOH 4:30-5:30 PM
The Sayaw FilipinOH is a cultural dance group from the Dayton area
Personalizing dedicated to showcasing the Philippine culture through dance
and costume. Sayaw, in the group’s native language, Tagalog,
the Right Care for You means “dance.” Their repertoire consists of dances from Igorot,
Muslim, Hispanic, and Fiesta suites… and Hip Hop! The group’s goal
is to share the Philippine culture through dance performances, and
Whether safely in our clean facilities or virtually from the to pass on the love for the culture to future generations. They are
comfort of your own home, we’re creating the personalized also a dance ministry of the First Fil-Am Church of Greater Dayton
solutions you need, to meet you where you need us. Because whose mission is to glorify God by uplifting and uniting people
no matter how the world around us changes, we believe your through their dance performances.
health care should always revolve around you.
Visit mercy.com/primarycare to connect with a primary care Demonstration: Cardinal Squares 6-7 PM
provider today. At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343. Cardinal Squares
dance from 7:30-10PM on the second Friday of every month and
offer weekly dance class with dance leader and instructor Ray
PRIMARY CARE FOR THE UNIVERSE OF YOU
Beavers. Their guest caller for the Festival is the talented Jason
Raleigh, who has been calling for many years and will have you
14380LIMADV (5-21) dancing in the street in no time! For more information, see their ad
on page left.
14 15Entertainment (Contd.)
Demonstration: Chainsaw Carver 6-6:30 PM
Behind the Mum Vendor. Stop by behind the mum vendor to watch
a live demonstration of the unique art of chainsaw carving!
The Hoppers 6:30-8:30 PM.
Let our connections Six guys from Yellow Springs playing tunes from the Beatles, Byrds,
work for you! Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, McCoys, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly,
Johnny Rivers, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Del Shannon, & Ritchie Valens –
just to name a few!
Aurora Fire (Fire Dancers) 8:30-9:00 PM
Minerva Bieri, Realtor
At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343. Aurora Fire is a group
Seniors Real Estate Specialist of fire dancers that will light up the night with fire props including
Cell: 937-430-0843 hoops, fans, staff, and poi, and extravagant costumes.
minerva.bieri@coldwellbanker.com
www.MinervaBieri.com Ohio Brass and Electric 9:30-11 PM
Ohio Brass & Electric is a party/variety band, whose six-piece
horn section allows accurate recreation of a wide range of songs
that appeal to audiences of all ages. This Yellow Springs-based
band covers artists ranging from ABBA to Warren Zevon, across
Sam Eckenrode, Realtor genres spanning 20’s-era swing to today’s pop hits, and a little bit
of everything in between - with a focus on danceable tunes, and
Senior Sales Associate
the horn bands of the 70’s (Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Tower
Cell: 937-470-1867 Of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, etc.)
sameckenrode@gmail.com
www.YellowSpringsProperties.com
16 17Clifton Preservation Society
T
he Village of Clifton is going as specified by the Internal Revenue
to re-organize the “Clifton Code in accordance with the Ohio
Preservation Society”. We will Revised Code.
soon be making calls and getting Our purpose will be to collect,
in touch with citizens who have organize, publish, and preserve any
an interest and dedication to the historic data or facts related to the
maintenance and preservation of Village of Clifton, in Greene and
the beautiful historic buildings and Clark Counties, Ohio, including
grounds in our village. historic homes, buildings and sites.
Through the years the village has In addition, our aim is to preserve
had a very active Historical Society sketches and biographies of men,
and, when that was disbanded, a women, and families who walked
Preservation Society was formed before us, and to encourage an
yellowspringsohio.org which also disbanded. interest in the deep history of the
937.767.2686 f The Clifton Preservation Society Village and the part it played in the
will be formed for the sole purpose development of the Ohio Territory
of engaging in charitable activities through the generations.
as a 501c3 non-profit organization The initial plans are to re-establish
18 19The Clifton Preservation Society
the certificate with the State of Ohio, our area a look at the deep and rich
encourage membership, elect officers history that we are privileged to be a
from among the members, and part of. It will be a wonderful way to
open a bank account for the “to be give back to and be stewards of the
determined” membership dues. We community we call home.
will establish a mission statement, We are all so very busy in the
a set of bylaws and articles of world today, but our hopes are that
incorporation under which we will we will have many people in the area
operate. who will be willing to donate some of
The Village is responsible for their time to make this a wonderful
many of the beautiful historic and successful organization.
buildings that we maintain and If you are interested in getting
care for. The value of establishing a involved, you may contact any of the
Preservation Society is to be able to Clifton Village Council Members,
apply for grants for assistance, accept or Paula Lazorski at 937-974-3511,
donations for the preservation, and or the Village voicemail at
offer the many visitors that come to 937-342-2175.
20 21Vendors
MIAMI TOWNSHIP
FIRE-RESCUE
VENDOR WARES
A&C Designs Miscellaneous
Art’s Wood Designs Wood products
Candles, Soaps, Flower
Brichele Candles
arrangements
Ceramic items, Pins, Prints,
Caffeinated Rabbit Art
Stickers, and Notepads
Cardinal Tatters Guild Tatters
Chainsaw carvings &
Carvaholic
demonstrations
Charles & Nancy Wooden boxes, puzzles,
Shoopman ornaments, etc.
Christine Yeazell Psychic readings
Clifton Gorge Information, displays
Color Street Nail polish strips
Home decor, Children & pet
County Gal Decor + More
accessories, Jewelry, etc
Craft Welding Metal art sculptures
Serving the residents of Everingham Enterprises Jewelry, Photo cards and books
Clifton, Yellow Springs & Miami Township Wood letters with fandom
Fandom Letters
pictures, pumpkins, plates
Volunteers Needed!
Fred Campbell Wooden handcrafted items
Friendship Trees Wire sculptured trees
Bourbon barrel furniture
For more information, call 767-7842 Gem City Barrel Creations
and wooden items
or visit www.mtfr.org Quilts, Placemats, Runners,
Gina & Kent Wilkinson
Wall Hangings
Like us on Facebook Hilltop Spiritualist Church Spiritualist readings
Follow us on Twitter Dish Towels, Doll clothes,
Jackie Cooper
Walking sticks
22 23Vendors (Contd.)
VENDOR WARES
JB’s Custom Custom leather items,
Leathered Metal silverware, jewelry
Jennifer Earley Handmade fabric items
Breast Cancer Awareness
Kathy’s Pink Goal
merchandise
Kids’ Area Bounce House and activities
Welcome to adventure, Lady Vharsen Astrology Horoscopes & Astrology
elevated. Mortar leaf imprints made
Leaf Long and Prosper
with real leaves
2022 Subaru
Outback Wilderness Rootbeer, Nuts, &
Lee’s Enterprises
Sesame party mix
Mae’s Creations Misc. handmade items
Mercy Health Healthcare
Jewelry, Baskets, Cigar box
M’hae Designs
guitars, paintings, etc.
Hand-made items: jewelry,
Mulberry Street Crafts
clothing, pet items, etc.
Handmade pieces
Nature’s Token
from natural items
Our Country Garden Mums & Succulents
Wood flower & Hand
Petals All Around
turned wood products
Mobile Splatter Room
Pinspiration
- make your own!
Rose-A-Lee Designs Handmade cloth products
Scentsy Wax fragrances, warmers, etc.
SeaHag Wood Handmade wood products
Shelter Insurance Advertisement
24 25Vendors (Contd.)
VENDOR WARES
Silk Bloomers, Silk & organic floral
Flowers & Crafts arrangements & decorations
Luxurious soaps and
Space Cadet Soaps
healing salves & tonics
Starlite Stained Glass Stained glass suncatchers
Tabitha’s Endless
Jewelry, Paintings, Tye dye
Earrings & More
Handmade jewelry & ceramics
TangCat Creations
from Greene Co. clay
The Artsy Shaman Stones, Bones, & Flowers
The Seahorse Craft Shack Handmade Tshirts, cups, & trinkets
Handcrafted, natural
The Village Soapworks
soaps, salts, & teas
Totes, purses, wallets,
Thirty-One
thermals, etc.
Tupperware by Sharon Tupperware products
Unique Wreaths & Things Wreaths & Floral arrangements
Usborne Books & More Children’s books
Village Artisans’ Booth Local artisans’ displays & sales
Succulent Planters,
Village Growers
Candles, & Fragrances
Promotional material
Wagner Subaru
for auto sales
Wood Chip Woodworking Wood worked items
Wreaths by Design Deco mesh wreaths and crafts
ZCI General Contracting Information
It’s not too late to apply for booth space!
Call (937) 342-2175 or visit villageofclifton.com
26 27Food Vendors
VENDOR FOODS
Falafel Sandwich, BBQ
Tasty Indonesia Chicken on stick, Savory Rice,
Fried Noodles, Curry Puff
Little Z’s Concessions Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos
Bourbon Chicken and
New Orleans Grill
Rice & Beans
Filipino Lumpia, Chicken
Lumpia Queen
Adobo and Pancit Noodles
BBQ, Tacos, Loaded
Lilia’s Outside Cafe
French Fries, Salads
Mom Andrasik’s Hungarian Cabbage Rolls, Macaroni &
Cabbage Rolls Cheese, Beef & Noodles
Bahama Mama, Pork or Chicken
Brat, Frankfurters, Bologna,
Schmidt’s Sausage Truck
German Potato Salad,Kraut,Red
Cabbage, Jumbo Cream Puff
Denver’s Kettle Corn Kettle Corn & Cotton Candy
Shannon’s Southern Flavored Sweet Teas served
Style Sweet Tea in reusable tin mug
Sandwiches, Ice Cream,
Young’s On the Moove
and Fried Cheese Curds
28 29The Clifton Opera House
5 Clay Street, Clifton OH
C
lifton Opera house is President of the Clifton Historical
a beautifully preserved Society, began raising funds to save
concert hall that was the historic building. Thanks to his
built in 1893. Originally known as dedicated work and the generosity
the town hall, it has been a venue of the donors who cared so much for
for minstrel shows, medicine shows, the Opera House, it is restored and
school plays, church activities, style continues to be a valuable part of
shows, dinners, dances, weddings, the Clifton community. The Opera
meetings, all variety of concerts, House is owned by the Village and
theatrical productions, and even run with the help of volunteers.
basketball games. The tower was See our upcoming shows listed in
taken down in the 1920s and the the summer/fall event schedule (pp.
building was not used for many years. 32-33). The Opera House can also be
Then, in 1978, part of the north rented for private events. For more
wall fell in. Howard Printz, then information, call (937) 342-2175.
Restaurant, Country Store and More!
Great Food with a View
Mon.–Fri. · 9am–4pm
Sat.–Sun. · 8am–5pm
www.cliftonmill.com
937.767.5501
75 Water St.
Clifton, OH 45316
30 31The Clifton Opera House The Clifton Opera House
SUMMER & FALL SCHEDULE SUMMER & FALL SCHEDULE
Shows start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted; suggested donation for Beverages & snacks available • No alcoholic beverages
most shows is $10. For more information, visit cliftonoperahouse.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/village.of.clifton.opera.house
JULY Saturday, September 11 NOVEMBER DECEMBER
The Hitchhikers Band
Saturday, July 24 (Celtic) Saturday, November 6 Friday, December 10
Blue Note Fin Tan Joe Mullins & The Radio
(Gospel, Bluegrass) Saturday, September 18 (Celtic) Ramblers (Bluegrass)
Celtic Font 7-9PM • Tickets $20
Saturday, July 31 Saturday, November 13
Long Shoal Bluegrass Saturday, September 25 Daniel Dye & The
Chris Heider & The Miller Road Band
Red Bandana Band (Folk, Americana)
(Folk, Americana)
AUGUST Saturday, November 20
Saturday, August 7 Blue Note
Lafferty Pike OCTOBER (Gospel, Bluegrass)
(Bluegrass)
Saturday, October 2
Saturday, August 14 The Hoppers
Fin Tan (50’s & 60’s Rock & Roll)
(Celtic) Tickets $6
Saturday, August 21 Saturday, October 9
The Hamiltons (Kenny) Stinson &
(Bluegrass) Perfect Tym’n
(Country)
Saturday, October 16
SEPTEMBER The Hitchhikers Band
Saturday, September 4 (Celtic)
Daniel Dye & The Saturday, October 23
Miller Road Band Berachah Valley
(Folk, Americana) (Bluegrass, Gospel, Folk)
32 33SPECIAL THANKS
to those who turned the idea of a vibrant
music and arts festival into a reality.
CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Anthony C. Satariano
P: (937) 502-1040
anthony@937law.com
85 W. Main St.
Dave Ogan Xenia, Ohio 45385
Robert Baldwin, Jr.
www.937law.com
Southgate Baptist Church
MUSIC SPONSORS “Protecting you is
Steve McFarland
Arby Conn what we do!”
Brenda & Michael Rogers
34 35CLIFTON GARDEN CABIN
Quiet Guest Lodging
cliftongardencabin.com
8 Clinton St, Clifton, OH
cliftongardencabin@gmail.com
937-769-5040
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