“You know, I’ve been very lucky in my life. My father emigrated from Lithuania in 1904. He had witnessed pogroms … Had my father’s parents not made the incredibly bold decision to come to America … he almost certainly would have died in a concentration camp. Instead, I get to live the American dream.”
Wolfson, the organization’s chief programming officer, will assume her new role Oct. 1. She’ll succeed Marc Fisher, who plans to retire in late 2025 after 13 years as CEO.
The region’s arts calendar is full speed ahead with compelling offerings on stage, screen and gallery. Further, while there’s not so much blatant pandering to the holiday, St. Valentine has filled his quiver with cultural opportunity, too. Whether you’re celebrating love or wishing the world would stop talking about it, we’ve got you covered.
The long-running Mayerson JCC Jewish & Israeli Film Festival returns Feb. 1 and runs throughout the month. Events will take place across the Cincinnati area.
Marc Fisher has served as the organization’s top executive for the past 13 years. The organization plans to conduct a search to replace him.
This celebration of new and timeless Jewish music includes nine performances and lectures at venues across the region.
Events will take place from Feb. 3 to Feb. 29. The lineup includes nine in-person and four virtual screenings, as well as several short films.
Movers & Makers asked organizations involved in early childhood education to introduce their notables to our readers, part of a regular feature highlighting people making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit community.
A true smorgasbord this week, covering almost all of the arts food groups, so each of you can enjoy at least one artful adventure. Happy to be your guide.
It’s so nice of the powers-that-be to insert pleasant distractions like the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day into this month of middling temps and grey skies. No football on this list, but several nods to Cupid along the way. We at M&M certainly wish you a love-filled few days ahead.
