Get to know Emily Holtrop, Cincinnati Art Museum’s director of learning and interpretation and winner of this year’s National Museum Education Art Educator award.
Q&A with CAM’s Emily Holtrop, National Museum Education Art Educator award winner
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Muslim leader Shakila Ahmad works to span cultural and religious divides
As the board chair of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, Ahmad continues to passionately work to promote understanding between people who may think they are different from one another, but really are not very different from the girl who grew up on the West Side of Cincinnati.
Composer Kile Smith is reshaping the choral repertoire
Composer Kile Smith wrote “Canticle,” which conductor Craig Hella Johnson and the Vocal Arts Ensemble premiered in 2016, and will reprise – and record – in January. Learn more about this emerging composer of exquisite new music…
CCM’s sesquicentennial surprise: a gift from family of founder Clara Baur
Clara Baur founded what is now the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in 1967. As the world-renowned conservatory celebrates its sesquicentennial during the Moveable Feast showcase in January, the current generation of the Baur family will officially reconnect with the school Clara set in motion so many years ago.
Jamie Barton: A new breed of operatic superstar
Meet international opera star Jamie Barton, who – in a major coup for the 105-year-old Matinee Musicale series – comes to Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall Jan. 26 for her local recital debut.
Rick and Vicky Reynolds – making a sustainable difference through arts and education
Vicky and Rick Reynolds work together to support a new generation of Cincinnati youth with their work on behalf of DePaul Cristo Rey High School. Learn more about this power couple in this feature profile by contributor Hillary Copsey.
David E. Herche: Philanthropist of Year
On Nov. 9, Dave Herche will be honored as Philanthropist of the Year at the annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon. Herche was nominated, not only for his generosity, but also for his passion. Learn more about how he channels his heart for the betterment of others…
Jim Dodd: Volunteer of the Year
Jim Dodd inspires those around him at St. Vincent de Paul with his heart and dedication. This year at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon, he will be honored as volunteer of the year.
One passion leads to another for 5/3’s Teresa Tanner
By John Faherty Teresa Tanner’s first cause found her on a summer day in 1994. She was home with her toddler daughter Kayla and her 13-day-old son. Kayla was tired that day, which seemed a little unusual, and then Tanner…
The disruptive duo of Agar
The disruptive duo at the helm of local marketing agency Agar cut their teeth on college parties and special events for young adults. But now they’re about to help throw their biggest party ever, co-presenting BLINK, one of the largest light, art and projection mapping events in the nation.