Art and music blended in Over-the-Rhine last month.

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A degree with praise Kristen Renzi earned a bachelor's degree in English summa cum laude from Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She also completed the additional requirements to be named as an Honors Program graduate. The winner of a number of scholarships and English awards during her college career, she is a member of Phi Beta Kappa national academic honor society, Mortar Board national student honorary society, Phi Alpha Theta international history honor society and Phi Society first-year honorary. The Mason High School graduate is daughter of Deborah and Anthony Renzi of Mason. Nursing scholarship Kathleen Rogers was awarded a Humana Nursing Scholarship for the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. The four-year scholarship amounts to $1,000 and a $300 book allowance for the freshman year, $2,500 sophomore and junior years and $2,000 the senior year. The Colerain High School graduate is daughter of Tina and Steve Rogers of Colerain Township. Deans' approval These students were named to the spring term dean's list at their college or university: Emily Verkamp of the College of Arts and Science at Miami University. The St. Ursula Academy graduate is daughter of Debbie and Tom Verkamp of Madeira. Kentin Hare, a junior business major at Thomas More College. The Amelia High School graduate is son of Tina and Ken Hare of Pierce Township. Susan Duffy, an art major at Western State College, Gunnison, Colo. She is an Oak Hills High School graduate. Justin Feldkamp, a junior journalism major at Ohio University. The McNicholas High School graduate is son of Carol and Joe Feldkamp of Anderson Township. Freshman honors Nicholas Ornella was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma freshman honor society at the Honors Day program at Ohio Northern University. The freshman pharmacy major is a St. Xavier High School graduate and son of Celeste and Peter Ornella of Union Township, Clermont County. To submit an item, call 755-4165.

It was the unveiling of a painting of Over-the-Rhine by artist Charles Brown. About 110 guests attended the debut, which also featured local musician and writer Reggie Calloway.

The event at the Fifth Third Center included a video history and introductions by such celebrities as former talk show host Arsenio Hall and recording artist Dionne Warwick.

Calloway, a Cincinnati native, and his band serenaded the guests with such songs as "No Parking on the Dance Floor" and "I Wanna Be Rich," big hits in the mid-1980s for Calloway and his R&B group Midnight Star.

"The painting is hanging in the lobby of the office and it is really drawing attention,'' said De Heggem, development director for Emanuel Community Center, 1308 Race St. "The painting was designed to promote a positive image of Over-the-Rhine, and so far it seems to be moving in that direction. It is a simple theme of Over-the-Rhine and its diversity. The Nast-Trinity United Methodist Church is in the background. There are women in business suits, a professional basketball player bouncing a ball, families. It shows the positives of the neighborhood.''

Heggem said the painting is seen by as many as 100 children a day who attend the community center, where boxers once worked out and now offers after-school programs.

"We still have the gym where such fighters as Ezzard Charles and Aaron Pryor trained,'' Heggem said.

Fashion show a success

The Wheels of Love will continue to roll, bringing services to older adults in Anderson Township, California, Mount Washington and Newtown. The Wheels of Love Fashion Show gave a boost to the program offered by LifeSphere through the Anderson Senior Center. The show was held Aug. 12 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Anderson Township.

Channel 12 news anchor Cammy Dierking served as emcee.

The show was hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary, Anderson Hills Women's Club and Anderson Senior Center.

Last year, the center delivered 33,576 Meals-on-Wheels, made 5,054 trips to medical appointments and provided 9,857 hours of home care to older adults, said Rita Federle, development coordinator for LifeSphere.

Grants for Lee home

The Episcopal Retirement Homes received two grants totaling $100,000 for the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community in Hyde Park.

The Luther Foundation provided $75,000, and the Ohio Valley Foundation, $25,000.

The money will go toward an $11.5 million project to add a wellness center with an indoor pool and spa, expanded dining options and event center.