Wine, beer and good food won out over rain at Taste of Duveneck, leaving organizers pleased with the success of the annual benefit for the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Taste of Duveneck wins out over rain
Taking Root’s tree-planting effort rewarded
Taking Root’s inaugural Make a Difference Day effort, in which volunteers planted 1,1000 trees in 22 communities, is one of 10 projects nationwide to receive a $10,000 grant from the Make a Difference Day Foundation.
Taste of Cincinnati feeds nonprofits, too
An estimated total of more than $90,000 was earned by the 17 not-for-profit groups that worked Taste of Cincinnati drink booths over the Memorial Day weekend.
KSO brings summer concerts to Devou Park
In the 22nd edition of its summer concert series, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra plans three family-friendly concerts. Over the course of the programs, the KSO will perform 48 selections that will have crowds dancing, clapping and singing along.
Taste of the NFL’s lineup: Bengals and 1,000 fans
Taste of the NFL gave 1,000 Bengals fans the chance to get autographs and snap selfies while raising more than $130,000 for the Freestore Foodbank.
‘Celebration of Dreams’ for foster youth who persevered
Life can be especially challenging for kids who grow up in the foster care system, and not all ever make it to high school graduation. But for 39 foster youth who persevered – and in some cases even thrived despite the challenges – a full-on celebration awaited.
College Hill does Derby for a day
The College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC) hosted its sixth annual Kentucky Derby party and fundraiser, on Saturday, May 7 at Laurel Court. More than 165 people attended, and over $26,500 was raised with the net proceeds going directly to CHCURC.
May Festival reconfigures artistic leadership following Conlon exit
In a year of big changes for Greater Cincinnati arts groups, add May Festival to the list of organizations singing a different tune.
Gateway to host NEA Big Read
Gateway Community and Technical College will host the NEA Big Read featuring Ernest Gaines’ book ’ “A Lesson Before Dying.” Gateway received a $12,100 grant to host the event, which is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Taft plans Downton Abbey costume show
Calling all you proper “Downton Abbey” fans. Thanks to a coming exhibit at the Taft Museum of Art, you can get an up-close look at costumes, jewelry and accessories from the hit PBS show.