Summer continues to rage, but the arts have no intention of letting 90-degree heat win. Stay inside with lectures and art openings. Cincinnati Pops goes to “La La Land” and Cincinnati Music Theatre gives an exam after their show. KSO finishes up outdoor offerings and Phil DeGreg provides lunchtime respite. Enjoy yourself.
Founding Father John Adams said that future generations should celebrate American independence “with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” Well, we’ve certainly followed his advice!
The one-night-only collaboration will blend symphonic backing with hits like “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You” and “On Bended Knee.”
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.
“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.
I know what you’re thinking: It won’t even break freezing for five of the next seven days. Why would I want to go out there? You do, though, because there’s a bomb cyclone’s worth of events to warm your spirit. Read on and feel the chill melt away.
The sixth season of their “Live from Music Hall” digital concert series features six full-orchestra performances streamed for free on the Orchestra’s YouTube channel.
As the stunning shades of fall are incredibly varied and textured, so goes our cultural life. From neon to Sinatra to East Asian art and everything in between, the choices are bountiful. Expose yourself to film, world-class lecturers and our own Cincinnati Pops in this burst of activity.
Get your fill of outdoor activities before the season finally cools down. Movies in the park, blues on the Square and Oktoberfest on the riverfront await. Intriguing lectures, great theater and a film festival also have plenty of empty seats that need you in them. Enjoy.
The smoke may have just cleared from this year’s Labor Day weekend Riverfest party, but plenty of fireworks are ahead this week, with a mix of still-summer outdoor fun and fall arts seasons gearing up.
