The equinox is past, the weather has finally cooled a bit, and we’re in that sweet spot with both fall festivals to savor outdoors and arts events to enjoy indoors.
Culture FIX: Sept. 23-29
Tag: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Culture FIX: Sept. 9-15
Theater (or is it theaTRE?) wins the week with season openers from Know to Playhouse to Cincinnati’s brilliant community theaters. Sing along with some Broadway showstoppers or settle in for the Bach B Minor. Great jazz, Lili Boulanger, a little poetry and a couple of good films round out your week.
Cincinnati Pops extends John Morris Russell’s contract, reveals 2026-27 season
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra has ambitious plans for its 2026-27 season, a lineup that stretches from Gershwin to Kendrick Lamar, blending cinematic blockbusters, Broadway stars, multimedia experiments and a bluegrass summit under one umbrella.
Cincinnati Pops’ ‘Harlem Renaissance’ album honors period’s lasting legacy
“Harlem Renaissance” is newest recording led by conductor John Morris Russell. The album pays tribute to one of America’s most influential artistic movements and the wide range of jazz styles it inspired.
A classical music adventure this fall
The easiest way to convince a skeptic that Cincinnati punches well above its cultural weight is to pull out the Queen City’s music calendar. From stage to salon, medieval to cutting edge, and up-and-comers to longtime favorites, we’ve got it covered, thanks to an array of performance organizations that makes larger cities bristle with envy.
Pops brings ‘Harry Potter’ magic, broad audience to Music Hall
The three-night performance of “A Night at Hogwarts: The Music of Harry Potter” aimed to showcase the beauty of orchestra music to a unique Music Hall audience.
Culture FIX: Dec. 11-17
Like the song says, ev’rybody’s waitin’ for the man with the bag. It won’t be long now. In the meantime, the region has cooked up an impressive sack of goodies for the senses. As you’d expect this time of year, it’s heavy on the music. But there’s much more than that. Read on, make your list and check it twice before heading out.
Culture FIX: Sept. 4-10
The fireworks of Riverfest signal the cultural end of summer in these parts. Traditionally that would usher in a transitional week or two as indoor seasons ramp up. No more. There’s so much to do, see and hear this week that one would never guess we’re supposed to be “between” seasons.
Cincinnati Youth Choir founder to step down after 31 years
Following the conclusion of CYC’s 2024-2025 season, Robyn Lana will become named director emerita and will continue to lead and engage the alumni choir and its network.
CSO and Pops announce 2024-25 season
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops have announced their performance schedules for the 2024-25 season with a full range of orchestral showpieces.