Monthly Archives: January 2026

The Passing of Sandy Osher

-From Weil Kahn Funeral Home

Dr. Sanford S. Osher of Montgomery, Ohio, age 72, passed away on January 17, 2026. Best known to his friends, family and OBGYN colleagues as Sandy, he was beloved by his patients including the parents of the thousands of babies he delivered over his forty-five year medical career. Sandy was a healer, explorer, scientist and teacher. He taught doctors all over the world new techniques in surgery, inspiring so many young doctors in the process. His compassionate nature compelled him to be one of the first American Doctors to rush to Haiti in the immediate aftermath of its massive earthquake.

The son of the co-founder of the Cincinnati Eye Institute, Dr. Morris S. Osher, and Anne Osher of Cincinnati, Sandy leaves behind his sister, Nancy Osher Uslan of New Jersey and California, and her husband, Michael Uslan, his brother and co-founder of the Cincinnati Eye Institute, Dr. Robert Osher of Cincinnati, and his wife, Debbie Osborn, his nephews and nieces, David Uslan of Los Angeles, Sarah Uslan of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Osher of California, Dr. Jamey Osher of Cincinnati, Jon Osher of Cincinnati, Jenny Brumm of Cincinnati, and Jessica Osher of Washington, DC.

Sandy was a lover of nature and animals. A contributor to the Cincinnati Zoo, and a patron of theatre and the arts in Cincinnati, the family suggests and appreciates that donations in Sandy’s memory be made to: https://cincinnatizoo.org/support/support-the-zoo/

https://www.clinicalanatomy.com/mtd/contributors/192-dr-sanford-osher-md-facog

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ALMOST, MAINE Runs Feb. 20-28

ALMOST, MAINE
Mason Community Players
Feb. 20-28
Mason Community Playhouse

ALMOST, MAINE includes nine interconnected vignettes exploring the complexities of love and relationships in life, and features characters experiencing the highs and lows of love in all it’s forms: finding it, losing it and all the unexpected ways it can change people. Almost, Maine is set in various locations around the fictional, magical, and remote town of “Almost”; so remote it is “almost” not a town at all.

Directed by Corey Meyer
Produced by Lara Gonzalez

Cast: Charles Infosino as Pete, Lora Pateras as Ginette, Raymond Kammer as East, Eva Bower as Glory, Emily Tilling as Sandrine, Andrew Schiltz as Jimmy, Erin Otto as Villian, Abby Farmer as Marvalyn, Ben Essex as Steve, Marianne Bradshaw as Gail, Justin Reilmann as Lendall, Mike Pateras as Chad, Paul Henkler as Randy, Jennifer Lisa as Marci, Glenn Schaich as Phil, Lisa Breithaupt as Hope, Ed Goldman as Daniel, Hannah Richardson as Rhonda & Jack Verner as Dave

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 22 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 26-28 at 8pm

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YUE YIN DANCE COMPANY Runs Feb. 20-21

YUE YIN DANCE COMPANY
Mutual Dance Company
Feb. 20-21
Aronoff Center Jarson-Kaplan Theater [Downtown]

Yue Yin Dance Company is a groundbreaking and mesmerizing sensation capturing the attention of over 80,000 fans across the globe. Described as “gasp-provoking,” “modern dance of the highest quality,” and “goosebump-inducing,” Yue Yin Dance Company’s signature vocabulary combines ballet, contemporary, and Chinese influences like you’ve never seen. What results is a signature style that moves between flowing and sharp with effortless precision.

  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 20-21 at 7:30pm

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Directors Call for 2027 Season at Mason Community Players

Mason Community Players, Inc. is reaching out to directors to ask for submissions for the 2027 Season.

MCP’s Play Reading Committee accepts directorial submissions throughout the year. Also, they will archive all submissions considering them for at least three years when they develop a slate of shows for Board approval each season.

But at this time, they are seeking directors who are specifically interested in being considered for 2027 to submit by February 1, 2026.

You can submit to direct by filling out this form – https://www.masonplayers.org/j30/images/pdf/MCPDirectorSubmission.pdf

Then, please, e-mail the form, and a copy of the play to playreadingchair@masonplayers.org.

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Cast Announced for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Lumos Players

Lumos Players presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Cast:

  • Urchin/Crystal – Paula Gerhardt
  • Urchin/Chiffon – Jules Grimm
  • Urchin/ Ronnette – Ava Hartmann
  • Mr. Mushnik – David Britt
  • Audrey – Lilla Walter
  • Seymour – Josiah Taylor
  • Orin Scrivello, DDS – Tadeo Palafox
  • Audrey II – Anecia Johnson
  • Puppeteer – Kashia Ellis Taylor
  • Puppeteer – Caleb Torrey
  • Ensemble – KJ Gerhardt
  • Ensemble – Ursula Biron
  • Ensemble – Ollie Marshall

Creative Team

  • Director – Ashley Herbert
  • Assistant Director – Tina Berhringer
  • Producer – Corey McOsker-Nieman
  • Music & Vocal Director – Katie Personke
  • Choreographer – Christine Steele
  • Stage Manager – Nicole Haake

Production Dates:
March 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 7:30 PM

Location:
8639 Columbia Road
Maineville, Ohio 45039

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash hit! For over 30 years, Little Shop of Horrors has delighted audiences with its unforgettable music by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Follow meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn as he discovers a strange new plant he names Audrey II—a foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore that promises fame and fortune… for a price.

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