The workshops this winter will culminate in staged performances of excerpts from both productions. Opera fans can reserve their free tickets now.
Cincinnati Opera, CCM to workshop 2 new shows
Culture FIX: Nov. 15-21
Do you like jazz? How about lights? There’s a lot of both this week. Not a bad thing. And Shakespeare is plentiful, if that’s your gig. The CSO performs an interesting operatic version of “Hamlet”, fully staged and designed by Paris’ famed Opéra Comique while Xavier stages “Twelfth Night.” Enjoy.
CSO names Langrée music director laureate
The longtime music director is stepping down from the full-time position at the end of this season. As music director laureate, Langrée will conduct the CSO in select concerts each season.
Health Collaborative names permanent CEO, president
After more than a year of holding the job in an interim capacity, Deirdre Beluan is now the official president and CEO of The Health Collaborative.
Great Parks hosts electronics waste collection event
The event at Winton Woods Harbor is a collaboration with Cohen Recycling. The goal is to keep sometimes hard-to-recycle electronic items out of the landfill.
Major grant aims to improve energy use in local affordable housing
The $1.1 million grant will study how the electrification and weatherization of homes affects energy consumption and indoor air quality for residents living in affordable housing.
St. Xavier High School, Xavier University ink direct college admission partnership
A new partnership between Xavier University and St. Xavier High School will allow students graduating from the Cincinnati high school to receive automatic admission to the Jesuit university.
Culture FIX: Nov. 8-14
Yours Truly is truly glad to be back on the beat, guiding you in search of your next FIX. This week is a cornucopia of events from art openings to movies to a big brass band. Indulge yourself before the busy holiday season really gears up and find something inspiring or fun or relaxing to do.
ArtsWave announces 2023 winners of Rosa F. and Samuel B. Sachs Fund Prize
This year’s award went to quilt artist Carolyn Mazloomi and longtime Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performer Norman Johns. The award recognizes their artistic accomplishments and contributions to the cultural life of the Cincinnati region
Cincinnati brewers ‘craft’ support for Hawaii wildfire victims
More than 700 breweries from around the world have come together to help raise funds to support victims of the Maui wildfires. Breweries with local roots include 16 Lots Brewing Brands, BrewDog USA, HighGrain Brewing Company, MadTree Brewing, Rhinegeist Brewery, Streetside Brewery and Third Eye Brewing.