In 1978, a young conductor made his festival debut, and it was announced he would take over musical leadership of the festival going forward. His name was James Conlon.
May Festival’s James Conlon: an appreciation
Great Parks team up to improve horse trails
Horseback riders aren’t the only ones who noticed the horse trails at Miami Whitewater Forest were much improved last year. Now, Great Parks of Hamilton County has won national recognition from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials.
TQL Foundation donates $100,000 to Mercy Anderson
The TQL Foundation donated $100,000 to Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital’s renovation and expansion. The gift is earmarked for the Family Birthing Center’s new lobby.
Ride Cincinnati unveils changes for 10th anniversary
“New” is the byword for the 10th anniversary of Ride Cincinnati. It’s still a family-friendly bicycling event to raise money for breast cancer research, but here’s what’s different…
LADD opens new community center, welcomes executive director
Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled, a nonprofit that recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, hosted the grand opening of its 10,000-square-foot Center for Community Engagement on April 5.
Covington buses become mobile stages and galleries
Pones Inc. and the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky are teaming up for the free pop-up art experiences. For the cost of bus fare, riders will be transported in mobile stages and galleries on their way to school, work or home.
Children Inc. raises the green for communities
With more than 500 guests in attendance, Children Inc.’s Raising of the Green Gala raised over $145,000.
United Way honoring its volunteer ‘Legends and Leaders’
United Way of Greater Cincinnati will present honors, including its New Century Award, at the organization’s Leaders and Legends Luncheon. The awards salute 12 individuals and one organization whose work improves people’s lives and fosters the spirit of voluntarism.
1N5 event to support mental health education for teens
In hopes of stemming suicide in young people, the James W. Miller Memorial Fund will host two fundraising events this year – the new 1N5 event May 21 and the seventh annual Warrior Run on Oct. 1.
Gala opens CAM’s ‘30 Americans’ exhibit
The Cincinnati Art Museum hosted a March 19 opening gala for the “30 Americans” exhibit, a showcase of art by important African-American artists of the last three decades.