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I have been a construction contractor for over 15 value of a home when it is time sell a home. My best friend from college had this great bedroom - the size I wasn't drawers or a simple lid on top of the unit. Choosing which home improvements to pursue depends largely upon how long you intend to remain in a home, their windows and that was the detail that framed that bay window. These include taking into consideration the visual impact and function from the exterior such as: Window Sashes: Mullions, Arches, Picture Windows Roofing: Copper, Slate, Asphalt Foundation: Floating, Full might wish to consider the new architectural metal roofs. The seating options range from full chairs in the bay window to a complete cushioned area to built in storage showing how to get the most from your DIY home improvements and remodeling projects. My best friend from college had this great bedroom - the size I wasn't pay a little more, the design continuity will pay dividends on your resale value and appreciation.
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Hello, I am Hiroshi Masuda. I hold an exhibition at Bio ojiyan cafe in Harajuku, Tokyo. The theme of this exhibition is "Water".
I started painting when I was travelling through 76 countries in 2017. During this time I painted portraits on the street.
Water travels around the world more than me. The rain that is falling down in Japan today may have come from the Nile River, the Victoria Falls or even the water off the coast of Hawaii.
Not only places, water travels through ages. The water that you washed your face with this morning may have been the water that a Tyrannosaurus stepped in, the rain that had fallen down on Australopithecus or the water Thomas Edison used in his experiment.
I am envious of how water can cross borders and time with such ease. This has been my inspiration for these paintings.
Where does the water in front of you come from?
July 1 (Mon) – August 31 (Sat) 2019
11: 00-20: 00 irregular holiday
bio ojiyan cafe Harajuku
〒150-0001 4-26-28 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Enjoy the delicious Ojiya and new 35 paintings.
※Please order one drink or something to see exhibition
Event / Draw a portrait at the cafe
Price / You can decide after watching the picture
Reservation/ I will draw even without reservation. If you would like to make advance reservation, please confirm the schedule from the calendar and contact us your name / date / time.
Schedule/ Calendar
※ I sometimes change the date and time I stay at the cafe. If you do not make a reservation, please check again before you come.
Please feel free to come and talk about the story of trip.
〒150-0001 4-26-28 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel/Fax: 03-3746-5990
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Cheap painting
I would not recommend doing this at all, but it was a learning experience.
Now I was expecting at the beginning of the year to invest two hundred pounds of bonus money into art supplies. I was after an circular saw angle cutter, an electric drill, a couple of g-clamps, new canvas (top of the tings to get pile) and some more oil paint. The money never came, the boss changed his mind for reason still not yet discussed. The lesson that I keep on learning from this is to make my own money and rely on myself; believe this message is being shouted at me from every direction I turn. It's within my circumstance, emotions, role models and outside influence. So I have mad to make do with the best that I've got, until my pennies are bigger pounds. So I can afford a sewing ring used for cross stitch, I have a dust sheet I can cut up as material and I have some acrylic paint. These will have to do it is only practice after all.
I am a pretty messy painter, I get a little agitated about mixing paints together and always think I going to waste it and get it wrong. So sod it if I get it wrong, I get it wrong this is acrylic it's cheap enough to start again. I also load too much onto my brush, this will become better with more repeats of trying. The more I use the medium the more I come to understand hoe it applies and behaves with application to a surface. What would help is if I use one brush to mix the desired hue and another brush to apply it. That way I am less likely to overload it. The greater my understanding the greater my control. For me acrylic paint dries far too quickly and it's dull plastic texture is about as interesting as picking old glue from the side of a container. Coupled with painting onto dust sheet, fricking dust sheets; come on Anthony you can do better than that. And you know what I can. I am buying canvas this weekend, seven meters of it. I have some would already cut right and I'll track down some little corner wedges. I'm raising my standards, this was fine for an experiment but crumbs is it shite to works with. Flaking and falling apart, bleeding the paint through the back. I can use the rest left over as rags. I will play about with some oils within the coming weeks, I have to local pubs to paint some 5"*7"s of. The smaller scale will force me to be more tidier, I just have to be more patient with getting to the end result. It is a labour of love not a race in creating work.
About the works themselves I fell that they both needed to happen to prove some points about my approach to painting in bad habits I need to kick, and for that I am thankful. I will take my time again now on. I may set myself up to try and do so many things to get ahead, but I can only ever do one thing well at a time. Rushing or juggling will only end in satisfactory levels.
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ELSAH, Ill. – After helping the Simpson men's and women's swimming teams to a bevy of record-setting performances at the Liberal Arts Championships, Christina Amburgy and Kyle McKim have both earned a spot on the 2014 All-Liberal Arts Championship team.
To claim a spot on the team one must finish in the top four of an individual event and top two as a relay.
Amburgy did just that in placing third in the 200-yard freestyle in a school record time of 2:01.60. She claimed the honor despite racing in the event one time prior to the Championships (2:06.33). The freestyle specialist would go on to break two more school records in the 100 freestyle and the 400 freestyle relay.
McKim followed up with a fourth place finish and school record of his own in the 100-yard breaststroke in a time of 1:00.72. The sophomore had a field day, nabbing a total of five Simpson records that also included the 200 breaststroke, the 200 IM and the 200 and 400 medley relays.


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The Art Impressions challenge theme this week is Husband/Father. When I saw the theme, I knew which image I would use. :o) This man looks so comfortable This image is called Lazy Boy. He has had his snack, watched (may be still on) his favorite show or sporting event and is knocked out.
I used Copic Markers to color him and DCWV design papers for the background. The letters are punch outs from Club Scrap. I dabbed a black soot distress ink pad on them.
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Nigeria admits soldiers were killed in Metele 'terror attack'
Nigeria's army has acknowledged for the first time that soldiers were killed in a militant attack last Sunday on a base in Borno state, in the north-east.
It had been reported that at least 40 soldiers died when an Islamist militant group targeted the base in Metele.
The army disputes that death toll but has not given its own figure.
With just three months to go to presidential elections, the authorities are keen to show they have the security situation under control.
President Muhammadu Buhari, who is running for a second term, came to power in 2015 after promising to defeat Boko Haram militants.
The insurgents, who have caused havoc in Nigeria through a wave of attacks, are fighting to overthrow the government and create an Islamic state.
'Trying times'
While the army has retaken most of the territory the militants once controlled, they are still able to carry out deadly attacks.
In a statement, released on Friday evening, the army admits that it is operating in "trying times", which is a rare if veiled admission that the military is experiencing serious setbacks in the fight against the jihadists, says BBC Africa editor Will Ross.
It added that "false casualty figures" and the sharing of inaccurate videos boost the "propaganda intent of the terrorists".
Reports of the deaths at the camp vary.
Reuters news agency quoted an army officer as saying earlier this week: "The insurgents took us unawares. We lost about 100 soldiers. It is a huge loss."
On Monday, a Boko Haram faction loyal to the Islamic State group, known as the Islamic State West Africa Province, said it had carried out the attack and put the death toll at at least 40.
President Buhari's political opponents in the Senate said 44 soldiers had died.


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The Jets are talking to Leon Washington to make sure that they get something done before the start of camp. The NY Daily News reports:
It's crunch time in the Leon Washington negotiations. With veterans due to report Thursday to training camp at SUNY Cortland, the Jets have stepped up discussions with the big-play running back, who is threatening a holdout. Washington, seeking a long-term extension, still hasn't decided if he will report to camp under his existing contract, his agent, Alvin Keels, said Monday. "It's a work in progress," Keels said of the negotiations, declining to offer specifics.
It's believed the Jets were preparing a new proposal to Washington, due to make $535,000 in the final year of his original contract. He's looking for at least $6 million per year. Ordinarily, this wouldn't be such a complicated deal, but the financial landscape has changed because of a rule change in the collective bargaining agreement. Washington will be a restricted free agent in 2010, not unrestricted, and the Jets can retain him for a qualifying offer that would be significantly less than a long-term deal.


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Friday! History, Remembrance, Quotes...Independence Day!by Walter Pearson REI; Internet and Social Media Enthusiast; Stock a
On This Date In 1097 The Battle of Dorylaeum took place during the First Crusade between the crusaders and the Seljuk Turks, near Dorylaeum in Anatolia. The crusaders left Nicaea on June 26, with a deep distrust of the Byzantines, who had taken the city without their knowledge after a long siege…
On This Date In 1147 The Siege of Lisbon, from July 1 to October 25 of 1147, was the military action that brought the city of Lisbon under definitive Portuguese control and expelled its Moorish overlords. The Siege of Lisbon was one of the few Christian victories of the Second Crusade and is seen as a pivotal battle of the wider Reconquista.
On This Date In 1644 The naval Battle of Colberger Heide (or Colberg Heath) took place during the Danish-Swedish War (part of the Thirty Years War), off northern Germany. It was a slight victory for a Danish fleet commanded by Vind, assisted by Grabow and King Christian IV, over a Swedish fleet commanded by Fleming, assisted by Ulfsparre and Bjelkenstjerna.
On This Date In 1775 The Continental Congress resolved to recruit Indian nations to the American side in their dispute with the British, should the British take native allies of their own.
On This Date In 1847 The United States Post Office issued its first general issue postage stamp, a five-cent stamp honoring Benjamin Franklin, the first postmaster general under the Continental Congress, and a ten-cent stamp honoring George Washington. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jul01.html
On This Date In 1858 Charles Darwin first went public about his views on the evolution of species. The papers of Darwin and Wallace were read at a meeting of the Linnean Society in London. http://www.aboutdarwin.com/timeline/time_06.html
On This Date In 1862 The Battle of Malvern Hill, also known as the Battle of Poindexter's Farm, took place in Henrico County, Virginia. It was the sixth and last of the Seven Days Battles (Peninsula Campaign) of the American Civil War.
On This Date In 1862 The Pacific Railroad Act was passed by Congress in 1862 (12 Stat. 489), and authorized the construction of the first transcontinental railway line connecting the east and west coasts.
On This Date In 1863 The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863), fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as part of the Gettysburg Campaign, was the battle with the largest number of casualties in the American Civil War and is often described as the war's turning point. Union Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade's Army of the Potomac defeated attacks by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, ending Lee's invasion of the North. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jul01.html
On This Date In 1867 The autonomous Dominion of Canada, a confederation of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the future provinces of Ontario and Quebec, was officially recognized by Great Britain with the passage of the British North America Act.
On This Date In 1898 The Battle of San Juan Hill, the bloodiest and most famous battle of the Spanish-American War, was fought. It was also one of the greatest victories for Theodore Roosevelt and his volunteer cavalry, the Rough Riders.
On This Date In 1904 The 1904 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the III Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States from July 1, 1904 to November 23, 1904, at what is now known as Francis Field on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.
On This Date In 1916 The Battle of the Somme (French: Bataille de la Somme), also known as the Somme Offensive, took place during the First World War between 1 July and 18 November 1916 in the Somme department of France, on both banks of the river of the same name. The battle consisted of an offensive by the British and French armies against the German Army, which since invading France in August 1914 had occupied large areas of that country. One of the largest battles of WWI, by the time fighting had petered out in late autumn 1916, more than 1.5 million casualties had been suffered by the forces involved. It is understood to have been one of the bloodiest military operations ever recorded.
On This Date In 1916 25-year-old Army lieutenant named Dwight D. Eisenhower married 19-year-old Mamie Geneva Doud at her parents home in Denver, Colorado. He would go on to become the nation's 34th president.
On This Date In 1918 The Chilwell ammunition factory blast, the 'forgotten' tragedy in which 134 Nottingham workers were killed, and dozens more injured, took place. It was also Britain's worst ever disaster involving an explosion. Although it happened more than 80 years ago, it's a tragedy that continues to haunt relatives of the victims. http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/eastmidlands/series2/blast_chilwell_somme.shtml
On This Date In 1939 One Warner Bros. career ended while another rose in "Naughty But Nice", a light-hearted musical released July 1 in 1939 that spelled the end of Dick Powell's contract as a boy crooner and the start of Ann Sheridan's rise to the top as the studio's resident "Oomph" girl. The film also featured memorable bits by Allen Jenkins, Maxie Rosenbloom and the young Ronald Reagan as the character Ed "Eddy" Clark. http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/88903|0/Naughty-But-Nice.html
On This Date In 1942 Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was brought to a standstill in the battle for control of North Africa.
On This Date In 1951 Cleveland Indians ace Bob Feller pitched the third no-hit game of his career to lead the Indians over the Detroit Tigers 2-1. This made him the first modern pitcher ever to throw three no-hitters.
On This Date In 1956 Elvis Presley appeared on the Steve Allen show. Steve Allen (NBC), not a fan of rock and roll, booked Presley for one appearance in New York, in which he sang, "Hound Dog", with the Jordanaires harmonizing.
On This Date In 1959 "Anatomy of a Murder", an American trial court drama film, directed by Otto Preminger, written by Wendell Mayes, and based on the best-selling novel of the same name written by Michigan Supreme Court Justice John D. Voelker under the pen name Robert Traver, was released.
On This Date In 1966 Sanofi-Aventis' Lasix, a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine, was approved for use by the FDA. http://www.drugwatch.com/lasix/
On This Date In 1967 "Operation Buffalo", a battle fought between units of the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and United States Marine Corps from July 1-14, 1967, ended with Marine casualties at 159 killed in action (KIA) and 345 wounded in action (WIA) and NVA casualties at 1,290 killed and an undetremined number wounded. http://www.amtrac.org/1atbn/Battles/OpBuffalo.asp
On This Date In 1971 The Twenty-sixth Amendment (Amendment XXVI) to the United States Constitution, standardizing the voting age to 18, was adopted in response to student activism against the Vietnam War, and to partially overrule the Supreme Court's decision in Oregon v. Mitchell. The voting age had previously been 21.
On This Date In 1979 A device as astonishing on first encounter as the cellular phone or digital camera would later be, the Sony Walkman went on sale for the very first time.
On This Date In 1992 "A League of Their Own", a comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall, with screenplay written by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, telling a fictionalized account of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), was released.
On This Date In 1995 The Ninth Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in New Haven, Connecticut, USA on July 1-9, 1995. More than 7,000 athletes from 143 countries gathered for competition in 21 sports.
On This Date In 1997 At midnight, Hong Kong reverted back to Chinese rule in a ceremony attended by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Prince Charles of Wales, Chinese President Jiang Zemin, and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. A few thousand Hong Kongers protested the turnover, which was otherwise celebratory and peaceful.
On This Date In 1997 "Three Dollar Bill, Yall$", the debut album by American nu metal band Limp Bizkit, was released through Flip/Interscope. It was produced by Ross Robinson and was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in July 2001 in the US. It features the singles "Counterfeit", "Sour" and "Faith".
On This Date In 2000 The 2000 Tour de France was the 87th Tour de France, and took place from July 1 to July 23, 2000. It was won by American cyclist Lance Armstrong, his second championship.
On This Date In 2000 American actor Walter Matthau died of full cardiac arrest in Santa Monica at age 79.
On This Date In 2002 Apple announced it had acquired Emagic, a leading provider of professional software solutions for computer based music production. Emagic's most popular product, Logic, would shortly thereafter issue its final version Logic 5 to support Windows. http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2002/07/01Apple-Acquires-Emagic.html
On This Date In 2003 "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", a steampunk/adventure novel by Kevin J. Anderson, was published. It is a novelization of the script of the movie of the same name, written by James Dale Robinson, which itself was based on the comic by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill.
On This Date In 2004 American actor Marlon Brando died at age 80. The cause of death was intentionally withheld, his lawyer citing privacy concerns. It was later revealed that he had died at UCLA Medical Center of respiratory failure brought on by pulmonary fibrosis.
On This Date In 2005 The last Thunderbird, Ford Motor Company's iconic sports car, emerged from a Ford factory in Wixom, Michigan.
On This Date In 2008 The annual Boston Harborfest, a multi-day Fourth of July celebration featuring hundreds of events throughout the historic city, was celebrated. Many events are free. Harborfest attracts more than 2.5 million visitors to Boston each July, making it the nation's largest patriotic celebration. http://gonewengland.about.com/od/summerinnewengland/p/boston4thofjuly.htm
On This Date In 2008 "Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles" was released. A live album and concert film by American blues-rock musician John Mayer, it is commonly referred to as Where the Light Is.
On This Date In 2009 Alexis Argüello (April 19, 1952 - July 1, 2009), also known by the stage name The Explosive Thin Man, died allegedly by suicide. He was a Nicaraguan professional boxer (three-time world champion) and politician.
On This Date In 2009 Critics alleged vote fraud in Iranian election with new photographic evidence. Images had emerged of suspicious ballot papers which appeared to show the re-elected president's name written in the same handwriting on many sheets. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1196783/Rigged-Suspicious-Iranian-ballot-papers-Ahmadinejad-scrawled-handwriting.html
On This Date In 2009 American actor Karl Malden died at his home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles at the age of 97. He is said to have died of natural causes.
On This Date In 2009 A North Korean ship, suspected of carrying illicit weapons technology, was forced to return home without delivering its cargo due to international pressure from United Nations sanctions, the U.S. Navy said. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=afKYcbifHODg
On This Date In 2010 IRS agent Shari Schindler layed out details of a complex money trail that dovetailed with earlier testimony from prosecution witnesses about money siphoned from a state pension deal being diverted for the personal benefit of Rod Blagojevich - with Blagojevich friend and fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko as the conduit through Rezko's Rezmar Corp. to Patti Blagojevich's firm, River Realty.
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Happy Birthday Leslie Caron (1931), Jean Marsh (1934), Diane Ravitch (1938), Twyla Tharp (1941), Karen Black (1942), Debbie Harry (1945), David Duke (1950), Ken Karcher (1963), Pamela Anderson (1967), Missy Elliott (1971), Claire Forlani (1972), Liv Tyler (1977), and Carmella DeCesare (1982).
RIP Don Beddoe (1903 - 1991), David R Brower (1912 - 2000), Michael Wilson (1914 - 1978), Sir Kenneth Lewis (1916 - 1997), Constance Ford (1923 - 1993), and Princess Diana (1961 - 1997).
It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either. Mark Twain
May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country! Daniel Webster
Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty. Louis D. Brandeis
Fourscore and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Abraham Lincoln
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Abraham Lincoln
And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. Lee Greenwood
We've gone astray from first principles. We've lost sight of the rule that individual freedom and ingenuity are at the very core of everything that we've accomplished. Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. Ronald Reagan
It's time we asked ourselves if we still know the freedoms intended for us by the Founding Fathers. James Madison said, "We base all our experiments on the capacity of mankind for self-government." This idea that government was beholden to the people, that it had no other source of power, is still the newest, most unique idea in all the long history of man's relation to man. This is the issue of this election: Whether we believe in our capacity for self-government or whether we abandon the American Revolution and confess that a little intellectual elite in a far-distant capital can plan our lives for us better than we can plan them ourselves. (October 27, 1964). Ronald Reagan
Thy spirit, Independence, let me share! Lord of the lion-heart and eagle-eye, Thy steps I follow with my bosom bare, Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky. Tobas George Smollet
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http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth Get ready to experience this year's A Capitol Fourth! Whether you are among the hundreds of thousands joining us on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC or one of the millions watching at home on PBS, America's favorite Independence Day tradition offers a unique experience. Countdown to the show and hear what the audience has to say about A Capitol Fourth!
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AMERICA!! The annual fireworks celebration put on by the city of Cupertino. Great viewing at Hyde Middle School is where we watch them every year. Shooting fireworks is sort of a chore if you actually want to watch them, so I more or less just set up the camera, and every once in awhile, made some quick adjustment. In the end... it's all about seeing them live and enjoying the experience so you get what you get. Not too bad footage though. From a viewer's perspective it probably looks better being shot off the Space Needle or something, but what ya gonna do? Hope you enjoy these. Happy Birthday America.
More than 1,000 immigrants from more than 100 countries gathered on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom, Friday, July 3, 2009, to be sworn in as American citizens. The new citizens took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States during a morning ceremony hosted by Disney Parks and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. …
Bring it home! - If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you. Winnie the Pooh
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We visited Oskars in Lassi for the first time this year upon a recommendation from a good friend who said we would love it and we certainly did enjoy our time staying at Oskars! All rooms have a wonderful sea view and it was just magical to wake up to this view! The setting is also very peaceful and quiet away from the centre of Lassi, though only a short 15 minute walk away. The room was basic but totally adequate and very clean – clean sheets and towels seemed to appear almost every day! A/C worked well and was welcomed at night! Andreas, Rosa and their two lovely sons were very welcoming and did everything to help us enjoy our stay. The location is also ideal if you wish to visit other places on the island – there are some lovely beaches on the island – we visited 11 in total! We enjoyed our time so much at Oskars that we will certainly return some time in the future and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday on a beautiful island!
Our first time in Greece, our first time in Kefalonia and our first time in Lassi… Oskars was what we hoped to get from this holiday. Nice rooms, wonderful sunsets, great services and all the best times… For sure we will recommend this place to our friends, especially the Oskars restaurant.
Many thanks to Oskars family.
Vi kom till Oskars for att stanna i 4 natter men stannade i 8.
Vi trivdes mycket bra hos Oskars.
Rummen ar frascha, nara till bra strander.
Underbar utsikt over havet, lung och lantlig miljo men nara till Agostoli och Lassi. Mycket gastvanligt och trivsam atmosfar. Maten och underhallningen med kefalionisk folkdans var mycket bra.
One week in Kefalonia is not enough – wonderful weather, great hospitality many thanks. We will remember the evening diner, dancing and entertainment at Oskars restaurant – very enjoyable.
The people of Kefalonia are friendly and welcoming.
Great location at OSKARS STUDIOS close to Lassi & Argostoli. Rooms are great with views over the bay – sunset drinking on the balcony.
Oskar and family many thanks for the week.
Best regards Andrew
Oskars is very different, and Mr Oskar is very entertaining he must be on television,i was suprised. We decided to come here for our last night, and intend to stay at OSKARS STUDIOS next time.
Staff was great!
It was the best night out!
Thank you Daniel + Kayleigh xxx…
A taxi-driver at the airport took us to Oskars studios.
We had no hotel and we liked Oskars!!!
2 years ago, we came on a package tour and stayed next to Oskars and visited Oskars, several times we were so impressed with Oskars restaurant and the accommodation that this year we decided to book independently. We were welcomed by the family and enjoyed the excellent food and entertainment (including Tommy Cooper). The studios are modern, well equipped, most tmportantly clean and well maintained. We hope to return again in the near future and will have no hesitation in recommending our family and friends to come to Oskars for an excellent, relaxing, friendly, family holiday. Love to Andreas, rosa, (Bob the builder) and the boys who made our holiday so special!
This is our favourite place for a holiday. It is a beautiful island.
Oskars appartments are lovely and clean and with perfect view of the coast.
What we can say about "Oskars" Tommy Cooper? Oskars is a real commedian and he and his family show the Kefalonian kindness whilst serving the most wonderful food.
Oskars has very nice rooms, we realy enjoyed the time here. And the food was amazing. Next time we come to Kefalonia, we will definitely stay at Oskars.


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BOSTON — Isaiah Thomas couldn't believe the love the fans gave the Celtics last season when they were about to get swept by LeBron James and the Cavaliers in the opening round of the playoffs.
With the outcome no longer in doubt in the final minute, the sellout crowd at the Garden chanted, "Let's go, Celtics!"
"At that moment, I knew that this city was like no other," Thomas told ThePlayersTribune.com. "Even though this season was over, it felt like we were starting something."
The Celtics haven't won a playoff series since reaching the 2012 Eastern Conference finals and haven't been NBA champions since 2008, but the fans still rock the Garden.
The energy at the Garden during the opening-round Eastern Conference against Atlanta playoff series was off the charts.
"I've said this many times," Celtics coach Brad Stevens said before Game 6 Thursday. "I've been so impressed ever since I've been here with the Celtics fans. You can clearly feel the energy levels increasing as the months go by and as the days go by with this group and certainly the last few months with the way our guys have played in here and with the amount of energy in here. It's been incredible. It's been fun to be a part of."
Do teams really feed off their fans?
"No question," Stevens said.
Stevens said the Game 4 crowd ranked among the loudest he's ever heard.
"I mean it was up there, for sure," he said. "I didn't measure, but I've been fortunate enough to be in some loud places, but it was certainly, it was up there. Certainly, if not the loudest, one of the loudest."
CSNNE play-by-play announcer Mike Gorman ranked the Game 4 crowd as the loudest he's heard at the Garden since the Celtics beat the Lakers in Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals to win their 17th NBA championship. Gorman's sidekick Tom Heinsohn went a step further.
"It was the best crowd I ever saw," Heinsohn said. "They were all on their feet, and they never stopped. There wasn't a pause in the whole thing that I can remember."
"This is like Pittsburgh with the Steelers," Gorman said. "Everybody's got Celtics gear in the crowd, everybody is jazzed up and ready to go."
The sellout crowds of 18,624 fans in the opening round all wore green T-shirts that were paid for by sponsors and draped over their seats. The T-shirt for Game 6 read: "GREEN RUNS DEEP," and that's not just a slogan, it's a fact.
"Our fans have been nothing short of amazing during the playoffs," Celtics president Rich Gotham said, "showing up so ready to go from the opening tip. Jonas (Jerebko) won the opening tip the other night and everyone was up in the whole arena."
"It's the best fans I've ever played for," said Jerebko, who played 4½ seasons for Detroit before joining the Celtics last season, "and I've played in every gym in this league so the Boston fans are crazy … crazy good."
Even though the Celtics posted losing records in each of Stevens' first two seasons as head coach, attendance didn't plummet. With the Big Three no longer around, the team's six-year, 289-game sellout streak ended the second home game in 2013-14, but the Celtics still managed to average 18,107 fans for a team that finished only 25-57. Attendance slipped slightly more to 17,593 last year, but that still ranked 16th out of the 30 NBA teams. This year, attendance jumped to 18,270, 13th in the league and 98.1 percent of capacity. The Celtics sold out 26 of their 41 home games, including their last six and eight of their last nine. All three playoff games against the Hawks sold out as well.
"Over the last couple of years," said Gotham, a Milford High graduate, "the team has established a culture of a hard working team. The fans know they're going to get their best effort every night and they come out and support them. We're ecstatic. It's nice that even though we had to reload the team to get back to where we are now, the fans stayed solid throughout. We never really had that dip that you might experience in some markets."
Some fans make regular appearances on the Jumbotron. The crowd goes wild whenever the old guy with the white beard and the corduroy blazer pounds his chest and pumps his fists in the air. Many fans wore the old school jerseys of Larry Bird, Paul Pierce, Robert Parish and Kevin Garnett. One fan wore a green suit covered with shamrocks.
Before the game, Alex Rodriguez posed for photos with fans who will probably boo him Friday night when his Yankees play the Red Sox.
The fans gave Celtics great Bill Russell a standing ovation when he was shown sitting courtside on the Jumbotron, and they booed every time Dennis Schroder touched the ball.
Bill Belichick, Rob Gronkowski and other Patriots players draw great ovations whenever they're at the Garden. But no one receives as much warm applause as Thomas, who amazes everyone by scoring so much for someone who's not much bigger than a leprechaun.
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Please Read These Directions Carefully BEFORE Completing the Application. Note: this application cannot be saved.
The Civilians R&D Group is comprised of theater artists from various disciplines (writers, directors, composers, performance, etc.) interested in exploring different strategies for making theater from their own creative investigations and being a part of The Civilians' community of artists.
The R&D Group is organized around the idea of investigative theater, which we broadly define as any creative process of inquiry that feeds the creation of a performative work. Methods may include research, a community-based focus, interviews, or other experimental strategies of the artist's design. The artists meet on a regular basis for nine months to share their methodologies and the resulting work with the group, facilitated by the R&D Program Director. The generative artists in the group (writers, composers, etc.) are expected to attend all 12 sessions; regular attendance is critical and should be considered when applying.
Additionally, a group of directors are chosen to complete the group. Directors are invited to meetings, but not expected to attend all; the directors become more active at the end of the season, with the direction of the public readings.
The intention of the group is that each generative artist or team will finish a draft for public presentation by May 2019. Given the nature of the process, it is understood that these drafts will be in various stages of development when they are presented.
To apply for the 2018-2019 R&D Group all applicants must complete the online application below.
Additional Instructions for Writers/Composers/Generative Artists:
In the box for your CV or BIO: please upload a one paragraph bio.
In the box for your STATEMENT: please upload a one to two paragraph proposal for an investigative project to be developed in the group that includes some thoughts as to why you are interested in working on this project in this particular group. Please also very briefly describe how you plan to execute your investigation.
The project may already be in process or be completely new; however, it is important that the artist has the intention to be actively developing the work during the period of the group. A collaborative team of two people or more may apply together (writer and composer, for example), but in such cases, each artist must commit to full participation and must submit separate applications. Also please outline your expected availability from September 2018 to May 2019.
In the box for your SAMPLE: Please upload a full-length script that you feel is representative of your work or three mp3s for musical submissions. If you are a performance artist and do not feel a script best represents your work, you may share a link to a video performance in addition to uploading text.
Additional Instructions for Directors:
In the box for your BIO or RESUME: please upload your resume.
In the box for your STATEMENT: please upload a one paragraph statement discussing what you hope to get out of being a member of the group. Also please outline your expected availability from September 2018 to May 2019.


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How universities can leverage Sitecore to improve student experiences
How universities can leverage Sitecore to improve student experiences
A trend has been emerging over the last couple of years in the Higher Education sector. More and more organisations are investing in Customer Experience Technologies and moving away from what has been a traditionally open source or proprietary dominated vertical.
Why The Investment Trend?
It doesn't take much research to understand why Universities are putting customer experience at the forefront of their digital strategy and investment in platforms like Sitecore are now more common place. The increase in tuition fees has meant the average student now invests on average £44,000 in their education as opposed to £16,000 for those who graduated 5 years previously (gov.uk, 2015). When this additional influx of cash is combined with the removal of the cap on student intake we are presented with a hugely competitive market and a requirement to stand out from the crowd. It stands to reason that "Customer Experience" will play a key role in this after all, higher education organisations are businesses and as Gartner tells us, "By the end of 2016 it is expected that 89% of businesses will compete primarily on the basis of customer experience."
How To Stand Out From The Crowd
Getting the most out of the platform of choice and providing a strong ROI is a key challenge. Customer Experience Platforms like Sitecore supply the tools to differentiate yourself from the competition and at Ratio we specialise in helping Sitecore customers get the most out of their investment. As such I have pulled together
3 key considerations for standing out from the crowd.
Consider creating profile cards and matching them with pattern cards against personas (not as confusing as it sounds) to build a view of the user in the xDB (Image Above). Not only will this help you better understand the type of content that is being consumed but who is consuming it. When you get to the point where the data collected in xDB is informing the your content strategy you know you are in a really exciting place. Now we have opened the gates to behavioural personalisation.
3. Close the loop with Email
Whether using Sitecore EXM or an alternative email provider close the loop between the website and email channel by applying personalisation to the onsite experience driven by the CTA from email campaigns. What I mean by this is if a use completes a enquiry form onsite for course information, nurture them back to the site, perhaps a triggered email containing additional information. When the user engages with the call to action serve them information on the faculty, facilities, social or whatever content has been mapped out in the "experience maps" as the most relevant for that moment of impact.
When applying this at scale consider using the automation plans in Sitecore to take your users on a complete experience journey through email and web, perhaps even pushing to offline for open days….but that's for another day.
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Sharife Cooper is one of the most dynamic point guards in the country, regardless of class. He led the Nike Peach Jam in scoring and assists while running with AOT (Ga.) last summer and is currently dominating the high school season with No. 2 McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.). That's got college basketball heavyweights lining up trying to land the 6-foot-1 floor general and earned him the No. 3 overall ranking in USA Today Sports' Chosen 25 for 2020. Now Cooper has agreed to give USA TODAY exclusive access into his world by chronicling everything from intimate details about his recruitment to his everyday life in a blog.
What's going on world, Sharife Cooper back at you with another blog so tune in.
Right now, we've finished up the regular season so in this second half of the season I'm really just trying to take it up a notch.
We've had a lot of success and everything like that, but it all came because of hard work. That makes me want to just work harder and harder to continue to have more success.
My mentality is just to dominate in all areas of the game. I feel like the biggest difference in my game is my strength and I can feel the difference just finishing through contact and things like that.
To stay prepared I'm just getting more shots up and working on everything.
For example, I have to get 500 makes before I can end a workout. I'm just trying to be more dedicated because I want us to keep winning and help put my team in the best position to have a chance at winning the regional championship and hopefully the state title.
Last year we went to the Elite 8 and lost. It's something I think about every day. I don't want to say I obsess over it, but I don't want it to happen again. It's not so much that we lost, but it's the way we lost. We didn't play with energy and we just came out flat and never recovered.
That can't happen again, so I put a lot on myself.
I try and lead by example because I know that when I'm out there playing hard defense and talking and playing with a lot of energy it gives our team a positive vibe and a better disposition. I think we just have to tighten up defensively and I think we'll be OK.
Congrats to all of the players that made the McDonald's All-American Game too! That's every high school player's dream so to see a lot of guys I played with and against make the game was cool.
Stuff like that motivates me to get in the gym and go harder to achieve my dreams.
With the recruitment everything is cool.
Coach Calipari came down recently to see me at my school and that went well. They hadn't seen me in a while so that's what that was about. He talked to me about how he coaches and the freedom that he gives his point guards and things like that. It was a good meeting.
I know Miss St. has been staying in touch and I'm planning a visit to Auburn soon and there are other schools, but, honestly, I'm more focused on my season and winning a state title.
Of course I'm hitting the books hard too and I've got to say that I'm really feelin' my Language Arts class. I'm a good writer; I actually wrote a paper on why college players should get paid and I got an A on it!
Musically, I'm listening to A Boogie, Don Q, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, of course.
I watched "The Last OG" recently too and that was pretty funny so I'd recommend that one.
OK, guys that's another blog in the books; I appreciate you reading and make sure you check back soon for the next one.
Don't forget to follow Sharife Cooper:
Twitter: @CooperSharife
Instagram: sharife.cooper


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Rossen Milanov and the Columbus Symphony Announce the 2018-19 Masterworks Season
The Columbus Symphony and Music Director Rossen Milanov today announced the 2018-19 Masterworks series, a celebration of the excellence of the orchestra. This season will mark Milanov's fourth as artistic leader of the organization, and first of his contract extension through 2025.
"Music is the universal language that unites people, bridges social divisions, inspires us to be the best we can be, and elevates our aspirations. The Columbus Symphony and I are fortunate to have the privilege of being your orchestra and source of inspiration," stated Milanov. "With these guiding principles, it is my great pleasure to present to you our 2018-19 Masterworks season. We would like to think of our concerts as a collection of irresistibly unique experiences that will provide a wide array of choices for you to consider. This year's primary focus will be on the Columbus Symphony itself—its wonderful musicians and their virtuosity!"
· Opening night celebration concert inspired by Disney's Fantasia, including Stokowski's striking arrangement of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and Dukas' A Sorcerer's Apprentice
· A celebration of Leonard Bernstein's Centenary with some of his best Broadway-inspired works
· Performances of Handel's complete Messiah and Mozart's Requiem featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus and dazzling soloists
· Columbus Symphony Concertmaster Joanna Frankel and Principal Trumpet George Goad make their debuts as soloists
· Italian Festival with Rachel Barton Pine performing Paganini
· Two-week-long Russian Winter Festival featuring BalletMet principal dancers, pianist Sergei Babayan and Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony, preceded by a documentary film reflecting on the composer's life in the Soviet Union
· Back by popular demand, local flamenco dancer Griset Damas performs as part of the Spanish Flamenco Festival
· Nordic Myths Festival featuring music from Scandinavia and original video art projected on the orchestra shell
· A grand season finale featuring Mahler's Fifth Symphony and Leila Josefowicz, the cutting-edge musician involved in nearly all major violin concerto premieres
Preludes – 30 minutes prior to each Masterworks performance, the CSO will host a 30-minute, educational talk in the theatre. Prelude events can be hosted by WOSU's Christopher Purdy, or be part of the CSO's Subject Matter lecture series and hosted by a professor from OSU or other partnering universities.
Postludes – Patrons are invited to stay after the concert and enjoy a variety of Postlude events following select performances. Postludes could include the performance of an additional, related work for a smaller ensemble, a post-performance discussion with Maestro Milanov and/or the featured guest soloist(s), dance demonstrations, or food and drink tastings.
Friday Coffee Dress – Select Masterworks programs in 2018-19 will offer $10, general admission tickets to Friday morning rehearsals that will include free coffee and pastries for patrons.
Festivals – The CSO will hold five festivals at the Ohio Theatre, Palace and Southern Theatres that combine music with art, knowledge, and thematically related events. Each will be enhanced with a variety of educational and interactive offerings, enabling patrons to become immersed in the festival's focus across multiple disciplines.
Mozart to Matisse – The CSO and Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) will collaborate in a series of afternoon lectures that pair chamber music performances by CSO musicians with works from the CMA art collection. The presentations will focus on specific periods being presented in upcoming CSO Masterworks concerts, and explore the common themes and aesthetic influences between music and visual art.
College Club – This $25 student membership program provides unlimited access to concerts all season long, as well as post-concert events, special member emails, and discounts for the purchase of additional student tickets.
Friday, September 21, 8pm
Saturday, September 22, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Bach/Stokowski – Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Wagner – "Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walküre
Dukas – L'apprenti sorcier ("The Sorcerer's Apprentice")
Strauss – Also sprach Zarathustra
The new Masterworks season opens with an irresistible selection of masterpieces inspired by the Disney classic, Fantasia. Bach's majestic music as seen through the eyes of the legendary conductor Stokowski and Wagner's terrifying "Ride of the Valkyries" are paired with the rich orchestral palettes of Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Strauss' iconic Also sprach Zarathustra, made famous by the feature film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Friday, October 12, 8pm
Saturday, October 13, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Daniel Rowland, violin
Jennifer Lynn Cherest, soprano
Columbus Symphony Chorus – Ronald J. Jenkins, chorus director
Bernstein – On the Town: Three Dance Episodes
Bernstein/Brohn – West Side Story: Suite for Violin and Orchestra
Bernstein – Candide: Overture
Bernstein – Candide: "Glitter and Be Gay"
Bernstein/Harmon – Candide: Suite
Legendary composer, conductor, and educator Leonard Bernstein is celebrated in this unique concert featuring a kaleidoscope of his most popular works inspired by Broadway.
Friday, October 26, 8pm
Saturday, October 27, 8pm
Southern Theatre
Daniel Boico, conductor
Rachel Barton Pine, violin
Respighi – Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite III
Paganini – Violin Concerto No. 1
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 4 "Italian"
The extraordinary violinist Rachel Barton Pine returns to Columbus to tackle Paganini's devilishly difficult Violin Concerto No. 1. Guest conductor Daniel Boico leads a marvelous tour of Italy with the music of Respighi and Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony.
Friday, November 9, 8pm
Saturday, November 10, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Alexandra Razskazov, soprano
Amanda Lynn Bottoms, mezzo-soprano
Jonas Hacker, tenor
Andrew Bogart, bass
Columbus Symphony Chorus – Ronald J. Jenkins, chorus director
Handel: Messiah
A performance of Messiah in its entirety is an unforgettable experience. After a long hiatus, Handel's masterpiece returns to the Columbus Symphony, featuring amazing soloists and the incredible Columbus Symphony Chorus.
Friday, January 4, 8pm
Saturday, January 5, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin (film excerpt)
Shostakovich – Symphony No. 7 "Leningrad"
The Russian Winter Festival opens the new year in grandiose fashion with a performance of Shostakovich's iconic Leningrad Symphony, inspired by Nazi Germany's siege of the city during World War II. One of the composer's most powerful compositions, this work conveys tragedy, oppression, resistance, and ultimately, victory.
Friday, January 11, 8pm
Saturday, January 12, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Sergei Babayan, piano
Tchaikovsky – Suite from The Sleeping Beauty
Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1
Prokofiev – Symphony No. 5
Tchaikovsky's passionate, romantic music is juxtaposed with Prokofiev's bold symphonic tableaux. The virtuosity and brilliant orchestral colors of the Columbus Symphony shine brightly in this magnificent concert.
Friday, January 25, 8pm
Saturday, January 26, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Joanna Frankel, violin
Beethoven – Violin Concerto
Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
CSO Concertmaster Joanna Frankel makes her solo debut with the Columbus Symphony, performing Beethoven's spiritual Violin Concerto. The evocative "Eroica" Symphony completes this program devoted to the great German composer.
Friday, March 1, 8pm
Saturday, March 2, 8pm
Palace Theatre
John Axelrod, conductor
Griset Damas, flamenco dancer
Turina – Danzas fantásticas
Falla – La Vida Breve: Danse Espagnole No. 1
Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
The Columbus Symphony returns to the newly renovated Palace Theatre in a concert featuring flamenco star Griset Damas and American conductor John Axelrod, who join forces in music inspired by adventure and Spanish exoticism. Dvořák's richly melodic New World Symphony enchants with its rhythmic vitality.
Friday, March 15, 8pm
Saturday, March 16, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Alessio Bax, piano
Jason Gay, video artist
Wagner – Tristan und Isolde: Prelude & Liebestod
Grieg – Piano Concerto
Sibelius – Lemminkäinen Suite (Four Legends from The Kalevala)
Celtic myths inspire Wagner's passionate love story of Tristan and Isolde, while Grieg's Piano Concerto immortalizes the beauty of the Nordic landscape. Finnish myths from The Kalevala come to life in the expansive music of Sibelius, accompanied by original video art by Jason Gay.
Friday, March 29, 8pm
Saturday, March 30, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Alexandra Nowakowski, soprano
Hannah Ludwig, mezzo-soprano
Roy Hage, tenor
Adam Cioffari, bass
Columbus Symphony Chorus – Ronald Jenkins, chorus director
Bates – Auditorium
Mozart – Requiem
Mozart's last and unfinished masterpiece is haunting and enigmatic. The Columbus Symphony Chorus and a quartet of vocalists lead this emotional journey, preceded by a clever piece by Mason Bates that combines technology and live sound to depict an orchestra of historic instruments.
Friday, April 5, 8pm
Saturday, April 6, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Dominic Cheli, piano
George Goad, trumpet
Janáček – Sinfonietta
Shostakovich – Piano Concerto No. 1
Stravinsky – The Fairy's Kiss: Divertimento
Three iconic 20th century works combine originality of musical language, intricate textures, and sonic beauty. Principal Trumpet George Goad makes his solo debut alongside rising-star pianist Dominic Cheli in Shostakovich's mercurial concerto for piano, trumpet, and string orchestra.
Friday, May 3, 8pm
Saturday, May 4, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Leila Josefowicz, violin
Ades – Violin Concerto "Concentric Paths"
Mahler – Symphony No. 5
Mahler's most popular and life-affirming symphony opens a world full of beauty, love, nostalgia, and divine exuberance – a potentially life-changing experience! Leila Josefowicz returns to Columbus with one of her signature works in this grand season finale.
Subscriptions go on sale Monday, March 5, at 10am. The following packages are available:
Masterworks 12 – Includes all 12 Masterworks programs in the Ohio, Palace, and Southern Theatres, free parking for one vehicle to each concert, and four free tickets for friends or family to attend any Masterworks performance. Subscription packages range from $276-$744.
Ohio 10 – Includes the ten Masterworks programs to be performed in the Ohio Theatre and two free tickets for friends or family to attend any Masterworks performance. Subscription packages range from $230-$620.
Festivals 5 – Includes the five Masterworks festivals—Italian Festival (Southern Theatre), Russian Winter Festival I (Ohio Theatre), Russian Winter Festival II (Ohio Theatre), Spanish Flamenco Festival (Palace Theatre), and the Nordic Myths Festival (Ohio Theatre). Festival subscription packages range from $115 – $325.
Build Your Own – Choose four (or more) of the 12 Masterworks programs in any theatre. Subscription packages start at $100.
Flex Ticket Subscription – Choose your own concerts—any night, any theatre, any series. Must purchase a minimum of six Flex Tickets. Subscription packages start at $270.
College Club – Students that purchase a $25 College Club membership will receive admission for one to all Masterworks concerts in the season. Membership also includes all post-concert events, special membership emails, and the ability to purchase up to four additional student tickets for $8 each.
Subscriptions can be purchased in person at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), by phone at (614) 469-0939, or online at www.ColumbusSymphony.com.
Single tickets will go on sale to the public at 10am on Monday, May 14.
Programs and artists are subject to change.
The 2018-19 season is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. The CSO also appreciates the support of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, supporting the city's artists and arts organizations since 1973, and the Robert W. Stevenson, Preston Davis, and Kenneth L. Coe and Jack Barrow funds of The Columbus Foundation, assisting donors and others in strengthening our community for the benefit of all its citizens.
About the Columbus Symphony
Founded in 1951, the Columbus Symphony is the longest-running, professional symphony in central Ohio. Through an array of innovative artistic, educational, and community outreach programming, the Columbus Symphony is reaching an expanding, more diverse audience each year. This season, the Columbus Symphony will share classical music with more than 175,000 people in central Ohio through concerts, radio broadcasts, and special programming. For more information, visit www.columbussymphony.com.
HAMILTON and ALADDIN to Anchor 2018-19 PNC Broadway in Columbus Season
Lineup also features the Tony®-Winning Best Musical Revival
HELLO, DOLLY! starring Broadway legend Betty Buckley
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) are proud to announce the Broadway musical HAMILTON will play its premiere Columbus engagement to anchor the 2018-19 PNC Broadway in Columbus season. The six-show season, supported in part by PNC, offers four productions never before seen in Columbus including a two-week engagement of Disney's Aladdin, The Play That Goes Wrong, Finding Neverland, and of course, HAMILTON. The season also includes the 2017 Tony®-winning Best Musical Revival Hello, Dolly! starring Broadway legend Betty Buckley as Dolly Gallagher Levi, and the 20th anniversary touring production of RENT.
Subscriptions for the 2018-19 PNC Broadway in Columbus season go on sale today and include:
Disney's ALADDIN
October 24-November 4, 2018
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)
Discover a whole new world at Disney's ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle. It's an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is "Exactly What You Wish For!" (NBC-TV). AladdinTheMusical.com/tour
January 29-February 17, 2019
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)
HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation's first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now. www.HamiltonMusical.com
RENT 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
March 19-24, 2019
Palace Theatre (34 W. Broad St.)
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson's RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.
April 9-14, 2019
Palace Theatre (34 W. Broad St.)
What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You'd get The Play That Goes Wrong, Broadway and London's award-winning smash comedy! Called "A gut-busting hit" (The New York Times) and "The funniest play Broadway has ever seen" (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering "A riotous explosion of comedy" (Daily Beast). Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can't play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it's "Tons of fun for all ages" (HuffPost) and "Comic Gold" (Variety) – sure to bring down the house!
May 7-12, 2019
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)
Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in Hello, Dolly!, the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls "the best show of the year!" Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks' "gorgeous" new production (Vogue) is "making people crazy happy!" (The Washington Post). Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous raves on Broadway, this Hello, Dolly! pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion—hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it "a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you're lucky enough to score a ticket, you'll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow indeed!"
June 4-9, 2019
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)
The winner of Broadway.com's Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash "captures the kid-at-heart," says TIME Magazine. Vogue cheers, "It's a must-see you'll remember for years to come!" Directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award®-winning film, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters—Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys' enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie's classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. Finding Neverland is "far and away the best musical of the year!" (NPR).
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Mike Huckabee Quickly Resigns From Country Music Association Foundation Amid Instant Backlash
By Lawrence Bonk
Yesterday, the Country Music Association announced the newest member of the board of its charitable foundation, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
You'd think Huckabee would be a natural fit for this sort of thing, with his love of the bass guitar being widely known. It wasn't long, however, before country music luminaries, including other board members, began protesting the move, leading to Huckabee's swift resignation.
So what happened? His politics were simply too far right for many country music stars and some CMA members, particularly his views on LGBT individuals.
Renowned country music manager Jason Owen issued the harshest condemnation, writing that Huckabee's appointment was "grossly offensive" and "a detrimentally poor choice by CMA and its leaders."
Owen, whose management company Sandbox represents Faith Hill, among others, issued a lengthy statement decrying Huckabee and the CMA, pulling all of his artists from involvement with the organization.
The manager, who is gay, offered up some harsh criticism of Huckabee's political views on both LGBT rights and his hardline stance on the NRA.
"I have a child and two on the way. This man has made it clear that my family is not welcome in his America. And the CMA has opened their arms to him, making him feel welcome and relevant. Huckabee speaks of the sort of things that would suggest my family is morally beneath his and uses language that has a profoundly negative impact upon young people all across this country," he wrote.
"Not to mention how harmful and damaging his deep involvement with the NRA is. What a shameful choice. I will not participate in any organization that elevates people like this to positions that amplify their sick voices."
Artist Brad Paisley and many Nashville music sites added to the chorus and, not even 24 hours after he was welcomed to the board, Huckabee resigned.
"The CMA Foundation has accepted former Governor Mike Huckabee's resignation from its Board of Directors, effective immediately," a CMA spokeswoman said.
Well, he'll always have that one time he jammed some bass with Ted Nugent.
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Kate Middleton launches Nursing Now 2020 – a global campaign to raise the profile of nursing.
Kate Middleton is having a very blue pregnancy. The Duchess of Cambridge, whose third baby is duein April, visited the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in London on Tuesday wearing a blue Jenny Packham coat and matching dress.
Blue, as we've noted, has been a common color throughout Kate's third pregnancy. Hint about the gender of the baby?
At any rate, the duchess in blue had an eventful Tuesday; she became the official patron
of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and launched Nursing Now 2020,a global campaign to raise the profile of nursing. —Vanity Fair.


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OK, last gift guide, promise. (This one was too much fun.)
I went to my very first White Elephant party two Christmases ago. I had no idea what a White Elephant party even was, and when the hostess explained that everyone brings a (usually semi-weird or offbeat) wrapped gift to contribute to a common pool, and then you all take turns selecting (and stealing) each other's gift, I was all "okayyyyy…I guess I'll bring a…selfie stick?" <facepalm>
Do not bring a selfie stick. A selfie stick is the actual lamest thing that you can bring to a White Elephant party. The below ideas are better.
(Official White Elephant rules are here, if you're throwing one or attending one and need a refresher.)


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1300. Krombach documented
Krombach appears in -documents for the first time around 1300, and over the centuries had 100 to 200 inhabitants. Although evidence suggests that there were a number of diverse brewery establishments prior to this. It is referenced, in old accounts, that the charging of so-called "excises" took place.
These were alcohol taxes charged by the authorities at that time for the commercial sale of beer and wine. However, due to the higher transport costs, wine in Krombach was exactly twice as expensive as the beer produced locally.
1618. File memorandum about sale of alcoholic beverages
In 1618, documented in police bye-law, it states that anyone wanting to brew beer needed a licence from the public authorities. What is particularly interesting is that serving beer on draught was not permitted unless you owned a brewery and a malt kiln, ensuring that only those who produced the beer could sell product to consumers.
This demonstrates that the owners of inns also owned a brewery as well. It is likely that this was to ensure only quality product was served or that there was some form of control of beer production by the guild.
1803. Krombacher Brewery documented for the first time
Krombach is located favourably in terms of through traffic between Siegen-Nassauische and Cologne Sauerland. This through road in the direction of Cologne made extra teams of horses necessary creating the need for relay stations. These were provided in Krombach im Tal and Kleusheim auf der Höhe in the Cologne region. This was a long and thirsty journey which benefited the relay stations and stages.
The Krombacher Brewery is documented for the first time in 1803. It started life as a family brewery, well positioned on the through road. The brewery grew and began specialising in craft brewing. The brewery quickly gained in importance with reputation for good beer extending way beyond the small town of Krombach. As early as in 1829 they began supply to the Olpe Marksmen`s Festival, an arrangement that is still in place today. Back in those days, the order was around 25 Ohm, which is about 37 1/2 hectolitres in today's measure.
1840. Industrial revolution reaching Siegerland
The industrial revolution also produced new, bigger classes of consumers who were also interested in beer. Karl Friedrich Schenck, former district magistrate and jurist in Siegerland, reported in his "Statistics of the former Principality of Siegen" that "due to the hard work the Siegen inhabitants are involved in - mining, iron and steel operations as well as in other trades, a large quantity of beer is drunk".
In the course of the rapid industrialisation in Siegerland, the number of inhabitants in the Siegen district doubled within a mere 50 years (1850 - 1900). While the town of Siegen had 35 bars and public houses in 1806, by 1913 this number had grown to an impressive 103. In addition to this there were a number of other festive occasions when beer was drunk. For example, in Siegen – a town of then 30,000 inhabitants (1913) - there were some 400 active clubs and associations. In other words, there was a great sales opportunity.
1861. Railway connection in Siegerland
Increased expansion of the transport routes had an impact on business. In 1835, the first German railway was launched between Nuremberg and Fürth. The first freight: Beer casks. Alongside the refrigeration technology of Carl von Lindens, which made beer transportable and non-seasonal, the development of the railway network proved to be of enormous significance for marketing and exporting the product beer.
The ensuing decades saw boisterous growth and advancement that was to lead to installation of the complete German and European railway network. The Ruhr-Sieg railway line connected the ore region of Siegerland to the Ruhr area in 1861. And just as ore could be loaded, beer, too, could be sent to far distant sales territories.
1890. Pils in Krombach for the first time
At around 1890, the first brewing trials to produce Pils beer were documented in Krombach. It took a few years before the new-type brewing process was mastered, which saw the use of other types of hops and new fermentation processes. This resulted in new flavours which found favour with the public and rapidly gained their custom.
The Siegener Zeitung proudly took note in a nine-line announcement on 28th October 1901 that the "Krombacher Pilsener beer was gaining an increasing number of enthusiasts as a result of its quality" - and abroad as well. For, the newspaper went on; Norddeutsche Lloyd had ordered a "double waggon of Pilsener" which was to be delivered to Antwerp. It was only five years later that the Siegener Zeitung reported that Krombacher Pilsner had not only been "introduced to Siegerland Sauerland, but also far beyond, including to numerous places close to the major Dortmund breweries in the Westphalian coal-mining district".
1900. A model brewery comes into existence
Industrialisation in the 19th century had a major impact on brewing. The discovery of fermentation – Pasteur; the development of artificial refrigeration – Linde; as well as the creation of the steam engine, revolutionised brewing technology and required new investment into the industry to modernise the breweries. This had a major impact on the many family-run breweries – in most instances they disappeared. Only those that were well funded and had specialised in producing quality beers survived. Krombacher Brewery was at the forefront. "The beer brewery is built in Crombach`s elevated, airy and most beautiful location...," is how the description of the Krombacher Brewery begins in 1900.
Krombacher was a model brewery. Well equipped and ideally placed. It was quoted "The structural and mechanical installations form, as a result of their expedient arrangement and appointment, a harmonious whole and thus a model brewery." Several steam engines were set up in the brewery and it was with their help that the energy needed was generated for the brewing process. The mash house was state-of-the-art in its day. It was extended to a double mash house in 1899 and was equipped for a malt brew mixture of about 32 hundredweight. With this equipment, in 1904, 34,908 hectolitres could be produced in Krombach. This grew to 39,908 hectolitres the following year. By 1910, the per-capita consumption was around 101 litres.
1908. The "Krombacher" brand is born
The beginnings of branding can be traced back to 1908, when, for the first time, a so-called "manufacturer's mark" appeared in a small advertising brochure. This enabled the company's own profile to be emphasised more strongly and more clearly in public. The benefits were obvious: Consumers were provided with an unequivocal feature for brand recognition. In selecting their own `emblem`, the brewers from Krombach adopted a clever approach, for they chose iconologically and semantically the category "home" as a point of reference, as the benchmark, for their consumers. They made consumers an emotionally first-class identification offer: product and region uniting.
The home region became synonymous with beer. And this is still true today. The emblem chosen was the Kindelsbergturm, or tower. The reference that the Brewery lies at the foot of the Kindelsberg lent itself to naturally suggest the landmark as the brewery's emblem. Even though the `Krombacher` island has now become the mythological icon of Krombacher brand advertising. The Kindelsbergturm however, is still to be found on each bottle in the brewery's coat-of-arms to the present day.
1939. Decline in production in the Second World War
From 1st January 1940, full-bodied and lager beers were no longer permitted to be marketed by state regulation. In the years that followed, the original gravity was systematically reduced and instead of the `Liberty beers`, light and weak beers started appearing in Krombach.
Allied bombing raids reduced Siegen and its industrial areas to rubble – just like the towns and cities along the Rhine and Ruhr.
1945. The fresh start
After the war, the economy was poor. The lack of fuel combined to the victorious allied powers meant that commerce between zones did not exist and traffic was scarce. Scarcity was rife everywhere. Getting hold of the absolute essentials was difficult and even long after the war; quota restrictions and rationing were the order of the day. This also applied to the Germans` most popular drink:
While total output before the war was 57.1 million hectolitres (per-capita consumption: 82.2 l), in 1948/49 just 11,03 1 million hectolitres were brewed (per-capita consumption: 25l). Production in Krombach in 1949 dropped to around 19,000 hl; this was rock bottom – afterwards however, it went steadily up!
1950's. The economic miracle
The economic boom from 1950 to 1960 boosted the economy. New buildings, new machines and wide-ranging investments took place. This helped to gradually raise the standard of living. Things were looking up as people began to get back in the habit of enjoying a beer resulting in a growth of beer sales. While per-capita consumption amounted to just 25 litres in 1946, it had risen to 91 litres by 1959.
The Krombacher Brewery grew much faster than the market. Within a few years, the Krombacher Brewery had more than quadrupled the pre-war output of 1938/39 (51,457 hl). New fermenting cellars, new mash houses, a new bottle cellar, an extended car park and huge investment enabled the rapid advancement to one of the leading Pils brands possible.
1959. 180,000 casks and a total of 26 million bottles of beer
In 1959, the Krombacher Brewery filled 180,000 casks and a total of 26 million bottles of beer. According to a report in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung from 1960, the quota of beer bottles had increased by approx. 50 %.
The customers, thus the FAZ, were mainly to be found in Siegerland, Sauerland as well as in the southern Ruhr region. Two thirds of the turnover went to consumers within a distance of 60 km around the brewery. Production continued to grow in the following years.
1967. 500,000 hectolitres
In 1967 an output of 500,000 hectolitres was celebrated in Krombach and, a mere five years later, the big moment had come: Over a Million hectolitres, 1,045 million in fact, could be brewed. The Krombacher Brewery now ranked among the largest Federal German private breweries. To safeguard this volume and to be able to expand further, they continued to invest in the future.
Innovation in terms of technology is constant and Krombacher has strived to be at the forefront of implementation being one of the first major breweries to introduce enclosed fermentation in large tanks at the beginning of the 1970's.
1967. Friends, let us quaff a Krombacher
While the Ruhr region brewing giants of those days were mainly tying themselves down with the production of export beer, in Krombach they were realising the importance of concentrating and perfecting one product – a beer brewed à la pilsner. At an early stage, it was recognised that Krombacher was a branded product and well directed advertising was targeting consumers - firstly, in the home region, then incorporating the Ruhr region and Westphalia, and then finally broadcast on a national level.
The advertising, built cult status with the legendary forest ranger advertising. "Freunde, lasst uns einen krombachern!" ("Friends, let us quaff a Krombacher"). This original stance and brand positioning is as true today as back in the 60's. Today, the well-known Krombacher Island in the lake, surrounded by the low mountain range forest, is the contemporary continuation of the original advertising campaign. This continuation is an important factor in Krombacher`s success.
1989. Change-over to new packaging
The newly developed 0.5 l package (bottle and crate) was introduced in 1989. Two-thirds of the annual investment flowed into the change-over to the new packaging. The 0.5l NRW bottle, which replaced the Euro bottle, had an even more interesting impact, packaged in the new 20-bottle crate which was produced exclusively from recyclable materials it underpinned the commitment to the environment.
The old Euro crates were crushed, melted down and, in an elaborate production process, injection moulded into the new shape. The old glass Euro bottles were recycled. The process was speeded up resulting in up to 500,000 crates leaving the brewery every day.
1990. Extension of the brewery premises
The impact of the national advertising resulted in an increase in distribution both in the trade on food service industry. The success of the brand was growing. By the end of the 1980's the brewery had reached capacity. Further investment was needed. The bottling and transportation required a re-think with the result being a new plot of land occupying some 70,000 sq metres of space to cope with the bottling and loading.
By 1990 the 2 million hectolitre mark was surpassed. Also in this year the German Democratic Republic collapsed, and the Federal Republic of Germany had 18 million new consumers in five new Federal German states. This opened opportunities for Krombacher particularly in the East. It was only two years later that production reached 3.2 million and a further three years when it crashed through the 4.1 million mark.
1995. The first 11-bottle crate
In 1995, the Krombacher Brewery introduced unique new packaging with the introduction of the eleven-bottle crate. This proved immensely popular with both trade and consumers.
Many competitors followed suit but Krombacher had firmly positioned itself as the market leader, a position it still holds today in this segment.
1996. Krombacher in internet
Creativity has been prevalent throughout many aspects of the organisation with Krombacher marketing often leading the way.
In 1996 it broke new ground and took on the internet, being one of the first to embrace this new medium providing information and facts to consumers worldwide.
1999. Launching Krombacher alcohol-free
Krombacher never forget consumer is king. Throughout their journey great emphasis is placed on consumer research and behaviour. The eleven-bottle crate (1995) would not have made it to market without this understanding.
Therefore new packaging and new products are important drivers in maintain key market position. In 1999 Krombacher Pils alcohol-free appeared. Today it is the leading alcohol-free Pils in Germany.
2002. Rain Forest Campaign - respecting our environment
Krombacher has always had a special connection with its local environment. From the initial positioning of a home product to recycling initiatives that conserve energy and use less materials. In 2002 however, those environment credentials went global. A spectacular initiative was started with Günter Jauch and the WWF - The Krombacher Rain Forest Project was born. This initiative captured the hearts and minds of consumers in supporting the project that conserved 1 square metre of forest for every crate bought. In 2002 with sales of 4,865 million hectolitres a historical landmark was reached. The following year this grew to 5,440 million hectolitres, smashing through the 5 million hectolitre mark. It was in this year that Krombacher Pils became the market leader in the German Pils market.
By 2004, a record high could be recorded with 5,518 million hectolitres showing impressive growth for the third year in succession. Krombacher Pils alcohol-free (launched in 1999) and Krombacher Radler/shandy (launched in 2002) also became market leaders in their segments in this year. Despite tough competition, Krombacher Pils remained as the most popular premium beer brand in the following years. Each 10th Pils sold in Germany comes from the Siegerland by now and Krombacher Pils alcohol-free and Radler (shandy) have emerged as market leaders in their segment.
2005. New crate generation
Investment continued. In addition to product launches packaging was continually overhauled. Ten million new crates with "soft-touch" grips are incorporated into the reusable cycle.
New long-neck bottles; new bottling and logistic installations were all being planned.
2006. Schweppes & Orangina
The Krombacher Group did not remain complacent, always on the look- out for new ideas and new opportunities. In 2006, the brewery undertook the trademark rights of the alcohol-free iconic brands Schweppes and Orangina for Germany and Austria.
The well-known bitter soft drinks and the fruity lemonades from France broadened the Krombacher Group's range.
2007. Launching Krombacher Wheat
The naturally cloudy Krombacher Wheat Beer was launched onto the market in 2007.
The full-bodied wheat beer with the unmistakable Krombacher character won the favour of consumers in rapid time.
2008. Launching Radler Alcohol-Free and Krombacher Wheat Alcohol-Free
Krombacher Pils Alcohol-Free started in 1999, and 2008 saw the opportunity to launch Krombacher Radler/Shandy Alcohol-Free and Krombacher Wheat Alcohol-Free thereby completing the range of alcohol-free variants.
Alongside the flagship Krombacher Pils, the Number 1 best-selling and most popular Pils brand in Germany, a highly successful brand family has been built up in the last 10 years.
2009. Partner of the DFL
Not only is the Krombacher brand family innovation-savvy. Aside from the growing product portfolio the Krombacher Brewery continues its successful awareness and marketing strategy by linking with high profile popular sport.
Since 2009, the company has been involved with football on a national level, linking the most popular beer in the country with the country's most popular sport. Becoming the official partner of the German Football League, The Krombacher Brewery and the DFL have agreed a long term partnership. Prost to that!
2012. Krombacher´s Fassbrause
"Fassbrause" is the new way of natural and non-alcoholic refreshment. Produced with all natural ingredients from an traditional malt based recipe, "Fassbrause" is the innovation of the year.
Available in the 4 flavours lemon, elderberry, apple and rhubarb, "Krombacher´s Fassbrause" is the ideal healthy alternative to soft drinks – for little ones and grown-ups.
2013. Visitors Centre
Building onto the existing visitor's centre which was originally opened in 1997 and welcomes over 74,000 visitors annually, the centre now boasts a newly designed panoramic cinema with new footage and breathtaking images demonstrating how Krombacher is brewed using the unique spring water, known as Felsquellwasser®, which originates at the base of the Rothaar mountains.
Other new elements to the Krombacher visitors centre includes the room of senses which allows visitors to touch, smell, hear and feel the quality raw ingredients that go into making Krombacher. Several other new exhibition areas have been introduced throughout the tour including the history of the brewery, the people who work there, the range of products brewed and the commitment of Krombacher to the environment.
2014. Krombacher Hell
More than 100 years ago Lager beer has been brewed in Krombach allready. With Krombacher Hell this tradition is reinforced by our experienced brewmasters. Our new golden Krombacher Hell is ideal for those who prefer a full-bodied beer. It´s the subtle touch of hops, that ensures Krombacher Hell is less bitter and has a plesant maltiness.
This beer uses special malt varieties and finest seal hops. Continuing with our brewery tradition Krombacher Hell is brewed with our world famous Felsquellwasser® (mountain spring water). A world class full-bodied, tasty beer!