Rosewood Arts Centre’s premier annual event, Art on the Commons, is almost here! The festival features over 101 artists in a variety of media, and all artists were hand-selected by our 2019 festival jury. There’s so much to see and do at the festival, affectionately known by us insiders as AOTC, we put together a handy...
You’re alone in your living room in front of a computer. You see something online about an arts festival at Lincoln Park Civic Commons on Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s time to make a decision. A: Of course I want to go! That sounds amazing! B: Art is totally not...
Want proof that parks and recreation promote wellness? Let’s talk about parks prescriptions, an increasingly common therapy that doctors are using in the U.S. and abroad. Several recent studies have shown direct benefits to overall health just from spending some extra time outdoors. According to research published by the International Journal of Environmental Health and...
Recently, two young women, both Kettering residents, were spotted doing a good deed at Delco Park. Samantha Sowards and Anna Spragg took it upon themselves to pick up litter in the park earlier this month to help our staff prepare for Kettering’s annual Go 4th Independence Day celebration. “This is the first time we’ve done...
25th ANNUAL THE VIEW JURIED LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION May 28 – July 5 Laura James, Oldest Live Oak, 2018, 5 x 7.5 inches. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 25th annual The View juried landscape exhibition. The exhibition runs from May 28 through July 5, 2019. There will be an opening reception...
Our biggest party of the year wouldn’t be complete without the main event – Kettering’s amazing fireworks show! Every year, Kettering works with Rozzi Famous Fireworks to bring the party to the skies above Delco Park. This year promises to be the best yet – we even designed the playlist with your help! As you...
We’re counting down to June’s Movie Under the Stars – everyone’s looking forward to games, an evening in beautiful Delco Park, and of course, Sherlock Gnomes on the big screen. We caught up with Sherlock on the set of his latest gnomantic comedy to chat about his career and his little-known connection to Kettering. PlayKettering: ...
Solo exhibition by Michael Arrigo April 15 - May 17, 2019 Reception: Friday, May 10, 6 - 8 p.m. (artist talks scheduled for 7 p.m.) The City of Kettering and Rosewood Gallery are pleased to present exhibitions by artists Michael Arrigo and Kasey Ramirez. The exhibitions will run from April 15 through May 17 with...
Solo exhibition by Kasey Ramirez April 15 - May 17, 2019 Reception: Friday, May 10, 6 - 8 p.m. (artist talks scheduled for 7 p.m.) The City of Kettering and Rosewood Gallery are pleased to present exhibitions by artists Michael Arrigo and Kasey Ramirez. The exhibitions will run from April 15 through May 17 with...
Jes McMillan (Dayton, OH) Bee Ambitious, 2019 Concrete & porcelain 11 Locations in the Haverstick Neighborhood Discover a neighborhood through sidewalk games with the public artwork Bee Ambitious! Placed in 11 locations around the Haverstick neighborhood, Bee Ambitious includes a broken beehive represented in a 29-foot mosaic on Mendota Court, and 10 mosaic bees scattered...
Getting Adventure Reef Water Park back in action after a long winter is no easy task. From maintenance to cleaning to staffing to stocking, it takes staff from three areas to get Kettering’s favorite swim spot summer ready. Here’s a quick rundown on what it takes to prep the water park for hours of summer...
Hand-built pottery is created without the use of a potter’s wheel. Instructor Cynthia Bornhorst-Winslow has taught several ceramics classes at Rosewood, including Hand Built Pottery. A Rosewood instructor since 2017, she is also a former Sinclair Community College arts faculty member. We caught up with her to find out all about hand building and what...
Have you enjoyed success in reaching your wellness goals? Did you follow through on your New Year’s resolutions? Congratulations! It’s not easy to stick with a wellness journey, so give yourself some love. You may have reached your goal, but your journey isn’t over. Falling back into old habits means undoing all your hard work...
Jerry Wells has been a familiar face at both the Kettering Recreation Complex and the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center for over 10 years. While you may find him more at the KRC, working out five days a week makes him want a little variety, so you’ll occasionally spot him on the other side of...
If you’re at Rosewood Arts Centre on a Wednesday morning, you’ll hear the sound of tapping feet from the dance studio. Led by Sammie Sue Edmondson, this enthusiastic group of dancers taps to everything from ‘Uptown Funk’ to ‘Singing in the Rain.’ The atmosphere is always friendly with a mix of longtime and new students....
Hanna Vogel, After and Before the Fall March 2 - April 6, 2019 Closing Reception: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 2 - 4 p.m. (Artist talks at 3 p.m.) The City of Kettering and Rosewood Gallery are pleased to present exhibitions by artists Tracy Longley-Cook and Hanna Vogel. The exhibitions will run from March 2 through April 6...
Tracy Longley-Cook, Topographies March 2 - April 6, 2019 Closing Reception: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 2 - 4 p.m. (Artist talks at 3 p.m.) The City of Kettering and Rosewood Gallery are pleased to present exhibitions by artists Tracy Longley-Cook and Hanna Vogel. The exhibitions will run from March 2 through April 6 with a closing reception...
Spring is finally here, and summer camp will be here before you know it! We can't wait to welcome your family back to camp. If you register your child for one of our summer camps, you'll receive an important message from the ePACT system. Curious about how we collect health history information? Read on to...
