Thomas Consolo offers up some of the best events the city has to offer this week. Feed your soul with film, music, literature, visual art and more.
What to Do/Hear/See | May 1-7
Tag: Art Academy of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Art Academy Block Party to celebrate 150th
The Art Academy of Cincinnati will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a block party, and the public is invited. The Art Academy will close off the 1200 block of Jackson Street.
The Barn in Mariemont completes $500K renovation, expands offerings
Thanks to the generosity of more than 20 regional art foundations, the Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center in Mariemont, also known as The Barn, completed an extensive renovation project totaling nearly $500,000.
Cincinnati Woman’s Club honors 18 scholarship recipients
The Cincinnati Woman’s Club recognized 18 young women pursuing degrees from the University of Cincinnati and the Art Academy.
Gift local! Books and music by Cincinnati creatives
With the decline in the number of book and record stores, it has become more challenging to learn about new releases – so we’ve done the legwork for you. Here’s a selection of books and recordings from 2018, by local artists, authors and musicians.
What to Do/See/Hear | Sept. 26-Oct. 2
The warm-up period is officially ended, so stand back. There’s about to be an explosion. Of art, that is. No time for an extended introduction. Let’s get to it.
What to Do/Hear/See | Aug. 29-Sept. 4
Cincinnati summers always end with a bang, not a whimper. Literally lots of bangs, thanks to Western & Southern, WEBN, et al. But there’s more!
Artists of all stripes examine peace, justice
More than 200 visual artists, literary artists, musicians, performers and schoolchildren will participate in SOS ART 2018. Organizers describe the 10-day event as a showcase for expressions of peace and justice, a kaleidoscopic community view on the sociopolitical world.
What to Do/See/Hear | Jan. 10-16
Now that we’ve been reminded that the thermometer does register above 32, it’s time to crawl out from under our blankets and see what’s going on in the area. As it turns out, there’s quite a lot. Here are a few highlights…
Art Academy grads donate $375,000 for new scholarships
The Art Academy of Cincinnati has awarded two new scholarships, both named for graduates who remembered the school in their wills.