Finally. It has taken two years, but in July we will get to see and hear Cincinnati Opera’s world premiere production of “Fierce,” with a score by William Menefield and libretto by Sheila Williams.
A ‘Fierce’ new opera inspired by teenage girls
Planned Parenthood working to be ‘Unstoppable’ in supporting reproductive health and access
Throughout the month of June, Planned Parenthood invites supporters and donors to help it continue its mission by taking part in “Unstoppable,” a wellness- and movement-focused fundraiser.
Culture FIX: May 25-31
This week is a bit of a cusp week. Many fall-spring seasons have wrapped up, and summer seasons haven’t quite gotten up to speed. Don’t think for a second, though, that there isn’t still plenty to do this last week of May, especially since it coincides with Memorial Day. Here’s a sampling to prove the point:
Summer reading with a Cincinnati twist
Now that live performance is back, would everyone please be quiet?
It’s rude and annoying to pay for a concert ticket and spend the time yakking, disturbing people who also, by the way, paid for a concert ticket.
Animal welfare here: Improving or just ‘in flux’?
Movers & Makers asked leaders in the nonprofit Greater Cincinnati animal welfare arena to answer five questions. Here is an edited version of their responses.
City’s design inspiration 8th best
Graydon attorney wins Rotary Club of Cincinnati’s highest honor
The award is The Rotary Club of Cincinnati’s top honor, recognizing someone who exemplifies the Rotary values of service above self, high professional and personal ethics, leadership and promotion of goodwill.
Local arts shine in grant competition
Southwest Ohio cleaned up in the latest round of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Local chamber joins global nonprofit
Greater Cincinnati’s largest chamber has joined a global nonprofit pushing a unique business perspective.
Another major nonprofit exec retiring
Roni Luckenbill — who helped build the Ohio local girl scout council into the sixth largest in the country — will retire at the end of the year.