We’re in the middle of a stretch in these parts when folks get a glaze of sports over their eyes. So do the arts just ride the bench for a week? Are you crazy? Just look at the March madness our local groups have in store for you.
Whether you’re excited about celebrating the wearin’ of the green or would rather open a cultural window on centuries past, there’s something afoot for you this week. No need to dawdle. Let’s get right to it.
I’m honored to share with you the lay of the land for lovers and other strangers in the seven days ahead. Let’s start with the former…
There’s a window of a few days before the next predicted arctic blast, though, so get out and take advantage of the events that are on tap. There are still plenty.
Happpp-y New Year! Hope you’re remembering to write 2019 on your checks. (Millennial readers, ask your parents what a check is.) We should be headed into the worst of winter by now, but Mother Nature hasn’t seemed to notice it’s January yet.
It feels autumnal outside, but it’s still pretty startling to realize that October is already winding to its hallowed end. No surprise, then, that there’s plenty of spooky stuff afoot – and a potent potable to help you through it. Curious? Forge ahead.
As the days grow shorter and the wind brisker, it’s time to enjoy the great indoors. Don’t know where to turn? Well, that’s why we’re here, isn’t it.
Cincinnati World Cinema is reviving the former Mid-States Cinema at 719 Race St., with plans to reopen it in August. Since its beginning in 1970, the venue has had several names. Its newest incarnation will be known as the Garfield…
A lot of work (and money) has been put toward turning Elm Street into Cincinnati’s arts axis. How is that paying off? Well, four of our first five picks this week take place along a two-block stretch of Elm. And that doesn’t even count the CSO – and they’re playing, too. So park once, and enjoy often.
It might prove a little more difficult to focus in coming weeks. The daffodils already are opening, and daylight saving time will give us an extra hour of evening light. Best to make sure you’ve seen the region’s most important arts events before spring fever seizes you. Here’s a manageably short list.
