
The arts organizations are pulling back the curtain on what happens when visual art becomes ballet.

Tonight from the stage of Music Hall, Evans Mirageas, Cincinnati Opera artistic director, unveiled details of the company’s 2027 Summer Festival. Performances will run from June 18 through August 1, 2027, featuring stories intended to explore courage and conviction, romantic wit, fierce passion, jubilant celebration and intimate discovery.”

We say Greater Cincinnati offers a cultural feast. With Memorial Day earlier than usual, though, the warm season overlaps the traditional season. That means twice the fun and enlightenment this week, whether it’s eclectic music across an entire neighborhood, fresh sounds at a classical festival or a literal feast to kick off summer. Grab your spork and read on.