David Lyman introduces us to pianist/impressario Polina Bespalko, in advance of her upcoming Xavier Music Series.
In music, as in life, Polina Bespalko is on an unwavering odyssey of discovery
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The Music Minions: Michael Moore, Cindy Lewis and Daniel Pfahl
Far from evil, these minions tap into power of the arts On a warm night at the end of July, two men and a woman walk into a bar to see a string quartet perform Mozart. No, this isn’t a…
Women Helping Women offers survivors autonomy, empowerment
Kristin Shrimplin is someone you want in your corner. The executive director and CEO of Women Helping Women has a dedication to preventing gender-based violence and empowering all survivors that is palpable.
Ryan Mooney-Bullock of Green Umbrella
Mooney-Bullock’s own interest in the environment sparked at a young age and was fueled by her family, her faith and lots of time outside.
Jordan Bankston of Forever Kings
“These young people are often exceptional young men who get lost. They may not be academically advanced, or never been a scholar, but there are many things they do well. I wish I had someone to tell me that when I was growing up.” — Jordan Bankston
Bernie McKay takes reins of the Haile Foundation
He was born his parents’ ninth child and ninth son. Despite an obvious propensity for boys, his parents did not have a boy’s name chosen when he was born. So the headline in the local Maysville paper read: “Unnamed boy makes baseball team for the McKays.”
Ramesh Malhotra: From mining the earth to a quest for meaning
A local entrepreneur is about to begin selling off his massive visual art collection to benefit the careers of select Cincinnati artists. Learn more about Ramesh Malhotra.
The Playhouse that Jack & Moe built
Perhaps it was inevitable that Moe and Jack Rouse’s names would assume the place of honor when the Playhouse in the Park opens its new mainstage theater on March 11.
Rudderless to taking the helm: John Earls’ journey with Prospect House
When he entered Prospect House in 1995, John Earls felt rudderless. He’s come a long way since then. So far, in fact, that he recently took the helm of the East Price Hill-based residential drug and alcohol treatment center.
Liz Carter of Scripps: The hard work of smart giving
Giving away money can seem like such a delightful thing to do. If somebody is needy, you give them some money, they feel better, and you feel better. The world smiles upon everybody involved.