It’s a tough decision, right? Stay inside to avoid the humid, dog days? Or venture outside to soak up the simmering remains of summer? Whatever you decide, we have options for you…read on…
What to do/hear/see | Aug. 16-22
Category: Arts/Culture News
Cincinnati Ballet looks to the future and sees a leap to the top
Call it the “new” Cincinnati Ballet.
And look for changes to begin rolling out immediately as part of its quest to become one of the nation’s leading ballet companies.
“Korea: The Forgotten War” tells the soldiers’ stories
Ken Harper was sitting in economics classic at the University of Kentucky Community College just after Christmas vacation in 1951 when a classmate walked in and said, “I got my draft papers.” When class ended, Harper walked down the street and joined the Air Force. When he arrived home that afternoon, his own draft papers were in the mailbox…
What to do/hear/see | Aug. 2-8
The fun thing about Cincinnati’s so-called off season is that surprises emerge around the fringes of mainstream. This is one of those weeks, so take advantage and explore something new. This is the new Cincinnati, and I like it! Enjoy!
Chamber Orchestra to showcase concertmaster candidates
The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra will embark on a new era under music director Eckart Preu with the Aug. 5 start of Summermusik 2017. During the festival, the CCO will introduce four candidates identified as part of a national search for a new concertmaster.
Eckart Preu wants Summermusik audiences to ‘feel free to boo’
Eckart Preu wants his audiences to know it’s OK to boo. Really.
Though it admittedly is not the reaction performers prefer, an audience that boos is offering a genuine response. That’s key for Preu, who takes over this season as the fifth music director of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra.
What to do/hear/see | July 26-Aug. 1
Hot and humid late July may seem like the perfect time for a breather between the summer and fall arts seasons, but plenty of local organizations think it’s the ideal time to offer you something to do, and often for free.
Celebrating 25 years of art
ADC, Art Design Consultants brought together artists, family, friends, clients and colleagues for a celebration honoring 25 years working with the creative talent in the city. The event featured the release of “Secrets of the Art World,” a book by ADC owner Litsa Spanos, who signed copies that evening.
“SummerSing” – sustenance for songsters between the seasons
Those who sing each week in churches and synagogues typically take a break each summer as choirs close down to accommodate vacation travel, music festivals, etc. But three months is a long time away for many hooked on the community they find in making music with friends.
Christopher Eanes recognized this void and decided to fill it.
What to do/hear/see | July 19-25
So everyone you know is on vacation and you’re scrambling for things to fill up the days ahead. You are not alone! Check out some of these options and gather with other lonely hearts to make some new friends.