This week begins and ends with high notes, and plenty from which to choose in between: opera, jazz, art, cultural festivals, and even a little euchre on the side (seriously!). Stay busy, My Friends.
Culture FIX: July 27-Aug. 2
Tag: Cincinnati Opera
Culture FIX: July 20-26
Even in the sojurn-sodden last weeks of July the Cincinnati scene is rockin’ and rollin’, or at least R&B-in’ and opera-singin’. And yes, there is even more to explore: art, dance, theater … read on.
‘Castor and Patience’: second Cincinnati Opera premiere this summer
In “Castor and Patience,” loosely based on the confounding, mythical tale of Castor and Pollux – twin half-brothers of different mothers – the question revolves around the topic of family legacy and inheritance.
Culture FIX: July 6-12
As quiet as last week was (Independence Day in the way), this must be make-up time: Cincinnati Opera, OTR Film Festival, Art of the Piano and the new Ascent Music Series. Plus, a handful of art openings, some new theater, and much more. Get out and explore!
Culture FIX: June 22-28
The coming week is chock-full of visual art, song and even some art songs, plus a parade and festival overflowing with Pride. A week-long feast for all your senses.
Culture FIX: June 15-21
Summertime, and the atmosphere’s clingy… Depending on whether you like this stuff, or like to avoid it, we have options! Read on…
Culture FIX: June 8-14
This week’s events tend to explore the edges, the avant-garde, things created just outside the spectrum, touching on civil rights, gender and sexual identity, the environment and the war in Ukraine. We invite you to explore, investigate, experience … or just hit up Italianfest and eat your cares away! You decide.
A ‘Fierce’ new opera inspired by teenage girls
Finally. It has taken two years, but in July we will get to see and hear Cincinnati Opera’s world premiere production of “Fierce,” with a score by William Menefield and libretto by Sheila Williams.
Culture FIX: May 11-17
The seasons they are a-changin’ this week, with some ending and some ramping up. There are fun fundraisers you might enjoy, plus outdoor art, cocktails- and flowers-as-art, and even movies-while-afloat. Just try to keep up…
Mellon $1.3 million gift to fund Black-focused operas, CCM program
A new $1.3 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will continue to fuel Cincinnati Opera’s focus on Black culture.