Italian Gathering 2018

Written by Andrew and Dani Livelsberger

Photography by Andrew Livelsberger

Background:

A Car Show For Italian Cars and Motorcycles

Impression:

Vehicles.    Italian cars, motorcycles, SUV and even farm equipment.  Farm equipment?   Perhaps that is an odd addition to a car show description.  I assure you though, that is what you can expect at the annual Italian Gathering car show in Dublin, OH - all those things!!

Located at the Wendy's headquarter facility, a field is transformed into an Italian sports car enthusiasts dream.

Here, you will find vehicles likely older than you along with the cars you dreamed of as a youngster.

Andrew had a Ferrari Testarosa as well as a Lamborghini Countach on his wall, right next to his favorite, Porsche 1911 Turbo.

The exotics are here, but there are also some other interesting and rare vehicles too, like these SUVs you see below and the Lamborghini tractor above.

This is the Lamborghini LM002.  A military styled SUV that has the Countach engine powering it.  it was made between 1986 and 1993 with a total of 328 being produced.

Not only is this a car show, but also a fund raiser for the Dave Thomas Foundation.  This year, they raised $20,000 for the charity.

The laid back atmosphere and spacious area allow you to go out and enjoy.

Food trucks are also there so you can stay free and hydrated.

They have many silent auctions, with items for everyone.

Valentino Balboni, chief test driver for Lamborghini, even made an appearance and signed autographs.

The Leatherlips Monument

Written by: Andrew & Dani Livelsberger

Photographer:  Andrew Livelsberger

Background:
Native Ohio limestone slabs make up the structure of this monument to an important Native American historical figure.

Chief Leatherlips, also known in his native language as SHA-TE-YA-RON-YA of the Wyandot tribe, got his name from the settlers who described him as "having an admirable trait of never breaking a promise".

The Dublin Arts Council commissioned the artist Ralph Helmick to design the piece and it was dedicated in Scioto Park in July 1990.  The location is just a short drive down the road from Chief Leatherlips burial site.

The background on Chief Leatherlips is rather fascinating, and we encourage anyone interested in history to research this pivotal figure in Ohio's legacy.
For those looking to see the  stone monument in person, it is located at 7377 Riverside Drive, Dublin, OH.

Impression:

The monument is quite large, actually larger than the perception you get from the images here.  It really is a neat idea to have used individual stones to construct the face.  

If you walk all the way to the back, there is a dirt path that lets you walk up and stand in the head portion of the structure.  A short ways down the hill and directly in front of the monument, there is a plaque that give a little history on the monument and Leatherlips.  It also gives you a good view too.

Overall, I really liked the park and the monument.  If you are int he area, it is worth the short stop to see.

Ballantrae Dancing Hares

Written by:  Andrew Livelsberger

Photographer:  Andrew Livelsberger

Background:
The Dancing Hare sculpture was created by Sophie Ryder of London, England as a commission piece in 2001 as the entry to the Edwards Gold Communities.  Everyday household objects are embedded into the metal sculptures.

A spray park and fountains can also be found on the grounds.  The fountain is open daily May 26 through September 3 10am - 8pm.

The park location is at 6350 Woerner Temple Road, Dublin, OH.

The dancing hares from just within the park path leading from the parking area

Impression:
You can see the dancing hare installation from the road as you drive up to it.  You don't really get an accurate sense of the size of the sculptures until you start approaching it on foot.  From a distance, the rough texture of the sculptures just appear to be a way to show a matted fur.  However, as you get closer, you can see that the sculptures actually contain identifiable objects incorporated into the structure of the hares.

Walking up to the top is accomplished by way of a circular, corkscrew path.  This allows you various angles and distances in which to enjoy the sculpture.

This is indeed a fun park for summer time water fun as well as any time during the year just to see the dancing hares.

This shot gives you a sense of scale, just how large are the hares

An old camera and potato masher flash were found within one of the sculptures

This might be an electrical box of some kind? 

A very large clothes pin

Cornhenge

Officially named, Field of Corn(with Osage Orange Trees), this art installation was completed in 1994 with public funds by the Dublin Arts Council.

There are 109 "ears" of corn in the field and three different molds were used in constructing the ears.

The installation is in Franz Park located at 4995 Rings Road, Dublin, OH

Definitely worth checking out and seeing this for yourself.