Did you feel it? That touch of fall in the air? That means the new arts season is starting. Orchestras, bands, theaters, museums, galleries – they’re all working to start the cultural year with a bang. Shutterbugs are in for a huge feast. We’ll help you with your itinerary. Read on.
Flowers are blooming and plenty of new art is on the walls. No B-movies, this week. Music in our favorite places. A little dance, a teaser by the May Festival and some radical fashion. Make every night Date Night.
Movers & Makers asked leaders across the local visual arts landscape to nominate an artist they think should be recognized as an inspiration to the community.
Visual art takes the stage this week with openings at Eisele and Weston galleries, while Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park introduces us to soundscapes. Good film is abundant at Cincinnati World Cinema and Washington Park, which gets a little “Wicked.” Open your eyes and take it all in.
Youth, high school and collegiate performers rule this week: Miami University and University of Cincinnati choral groups, violinist Randall Goosby, a youngster himself, bows into town, and there are plenty of other adult events, too. You’re sure to find something to tickle that fancy.
The creative team behind the upcoming FotoFocus Biennial have unveiled their ambitious plans for the month-long photography showcase. Centered around the theme of “backstories,” organizers expect 2024 to be the largest show in event history.
Quick quiz: Which of these things does not belong with the others? Jazz harp. A sharp-eared fox. An extra day. Thirsty goats. A Sausage Queen. A pot of stew. A pile of food cans. And plenty of beer … Answer: They all belong, of course, in this week’s Culture FIX of varied, intriguing and sometimes unpredictable events.
Is it cold enough for you yet? Now that actual winter weather has arrived, many of us may feel that instinct to just hibernate and watch football. And yet, good reasons do exist to get out and participate in Cincinnati culture this week. The calendar may be thinner than usual, but there’s still a good selection of events to warm that winter chill.
Do you like jazz? How about lights? There’s a lot of both this week. Not a bad thing. And Shakespeare is plentiful, if that’s your gig. The CSO performs an interesting operatic version of “Hamlet”, fully staged and designed by Paris’ famed Opéra Comique while Xavier stages “Twelfth Night.” Enjoy.
Juneteenth, the celebration of the emancipation of slaves in Texas (June 19, 1865) has taken on a life of its own and there are several occasions for you to participate over the weekend. Plus, you’ll find a plethora of other wonders to feed your soul. Peruse away…
