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May 17, 2016 · 6:51 am

2016 OCTAFest Excerpt Schedule

ACT_purplePlease find below the excerpt schedule for this year’s Southwest Regional OCTAFest, to be held June 23-25, at Parrish Auditorium, Miami University-Hamilton.

It will be a full weekend of great theatre as 15 OCTA member theatres will present portions of their seasons.  Plan now to attend some or all of this great local event.

2016 Southwest Regional OCTA Fest – Excerpt Schedule

Thursday, June 23

  • Excerpt #1 – JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR – Footlighters, Inc.
  • Excerpt #2 – TIME STANDS STILL – Stagecrafters
  • Excerpt #3 – THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST – Milford Theatre Guilde

Friday, June 24

  • Excerpt #4 – NIGHT WATCH – Fairfield Footlighters
  • Excerpt #5 – MARY POPPINS – Cincinnati Music Theatre
  • Excerpt #6 – CLYBOURNE PARK – Sunset Players
  • Excerpt #7 – DEARLY DEPARTED – Village Players of Fort Thomas

Saturday morning, June 25 

  • Excerpt #8 – GREATER TUNA – Mason Community Players
  • Excerpt #9 – ACAPULCO – CenterStage Players
  • Excerpt #10 – REHEARSAL FOR MURDER – Tri-County Players
  • Excerpt #11 – WHO AM I THIS TIME… – Mariemont Players, Inc.

[Lunch break from 12:30 – 1:30]

Saturday afternoon, June 25 

  • Excerpt #12 – CATCH ME IF YOU CAN – Showbiz Playets
  • Excerpt #13 – SMELL OF THE KILL – Beechmont Players, Inc.
  • Excerpt #14 – UNNECESSARY FARCE – The Drama Workshop
  • Excerpt #15 – IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE – RiverStage Community Theatre

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May 2, 2016 · 7:06 am

THE OCTONAUTS AND THE DEEP SEA VOLCANO ADVENTURE – LIVE | Wed., Nov. 2 | Aronoff Center

CAA_Octonauts promoTHE OCTONAUTS DIVE INTO FIRST U.S. THEATRE TOUR!
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ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
November 2, 2016

(Cincinnati, OH – 4/29/16) – Explore. Rescue. Protect! “Octonauts” announced a brand new, action-packed and interactive theatre show for the very first time in the U.S.  MEMI is proud to present this tour at The Aronoff Center for the Arts on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 6:30 PM!  The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure features brand new and fan favorite songs led by the entire Octonauts eight-member crew including Captain Barnacles, Lieutenant Kwazii and Medic Peso, as they invite audiences aboard an underwater quest through a world full of adventure, interactivity, and tons of sea life surprises.

Reserved tickets, $39.50, $34.50 & $29.50 (plus applicable fees), go on sale Saturday May 7th at 10:00 AM at www.cincinnatiarts.org or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.  Charge by phone at 513.621.ARTS [2787].

The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure is a high-tech production featuring costume characters and animated projections to a massive screen on stage.  “We are thrilled for kids and families to see Octonauts come to life on stage,” said Amy Koudelka, SVP of Product Development and Brands, Silvergate Media. “The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure is an opportunity for Octo-Cadets to be a real part of the action.”

The tour comes on the heels of new Octonauts episodes premiering throughout the year on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Seasons one, two and three are also available on Netflix, and the first ever Octonauts 4D movie adventure is coming later this year.

“We are calling on all cadets and their families across the country to assist our very dynamic team of adventure heroes on their fast-paced, exciting underwater adventure,” says Jonathan Shank, executive producer at Red Light Management. “This stage show is packed with sing-a-longs. Audiences can expect a high level of interactivity with their favorite characters on stage.”

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For more information:
www.cincinnatiarts.org
www.octonautsliveus.com

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April 29, 2016 · 6:35 am

I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…WORLD TOUR | Tue., Dec. 20 | Aronoff Center

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Straight No Chaser.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER ANNOUNCES ITS
“I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…WORLD TOUR” 

WORLD RENOWNED A CAPPELLA GROUP LAUNCHES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
TREK DATES GET UNDERWAY OCTOBER 14TH IN RENO, NV 

ARONOFF CENTER
DECEMBER 20, 2016
ON-SALE FRIDAY, MAY 6 at 10:00 AM

Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced early details of its “I’ll Have Another…World Tour.” The North American leg – which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the a cappella group’s formation in 1996 and first show at Indiana University – begins October 14 at Reno, NV’s Grand Theatre and then continues into 2017 with a January 3rd finale at Kahului, HI’s Maui Arts & Cultural Center (see tour itinerary below).

The much-anticipated concert plays the Aronoff Center on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:30 PM.  Tickets go on sale Friday, May 6 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Pre-sale tickets will be available to members of Straight No Chaser’s official fan club beginning Tuesday, May 3. In celebration, Straight No Chaser will fly and cover hotel costs for two lucky winners to attend any Straight No Chaser show of their choosing within the Continental US. For complete ticket information and other news, please see www.sncmusic.com/tour.

Meanwhile, Straight No Chaser’s hugely successful “The New Old Fashioned Tour” concludes with a series of upcoming summer shows, highlighted by a two-night weekend spectacular at Los Angeles’ historic Hollywood Bowl with the one-and-only Weird Al Yankovic, set for July 22 & 23.

The “I’ll Have Another…World Tour” follows Straight No Chaser’s most recent release, 2015’s “THE NEW OLD FASHIONED.” The album sees the renowned group bringing their unique touch and inimitable vocal style to a stunning range of contemporary standards spanning The Weeknd’s “ Can’t Feel My Face” and Hozier’s “Take Me To Church” to Radiohead’s “Creep” and Bob Dylan’s tender “Make You Feel My Love.” “THE NEW OLD FASHIONED” further features a number of Straight No Chaser’s incomparable medleys, including “Beggin’/Counting Stars” (blending favorites from Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and One Republic) and “On The Road Again/I Play The Road” (originally by Willie Nelson and Zac Brown Band, respectively).

For more, please visit www.sncmusic.com, www.facebook.com/StraightNoChaser, twitter.com/SNCmusic, and www.youtube.com/sncmusic.

 

 

 

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April 26, 2016 · 6:31 am

Covington Buses Become Mobile Stages and Galleries on “Ride with an Artist” Day

PONES_Ride with an Artist Day promoCOVINGTON, KY– Imagine you’re on a bus, mind numb, traveling from Point A to Point B. You’re worrying about the bills you have to pay, the errands you need to run, and… suddenly, people start dancing on the bus with you… Wait, on another bus, there are classical musicians and acoustic guitar and drums… And three other buses have been transformed into an art installation for a day! What is happening? Is this the coolest thing you have EVER seen? Is your day officially MADE?

Join in the celebration of your city, public transit and art as you connect with your neighbors during “Ride with an Artist” Day. Pones Inc. and TANK are teaming up for free pop-up art experiences happening throughout the day on buses. For the price of bus fare, riders will be transported in mobile stages and galleries on their ride to school, work, or home.

Leading up to the day are multiple free community classes and workshops for all ages and abilities, including dance classes for students at John G. Carlisle and Glenn O. Swing schools. We also need your help to create the mobile galleries!

Sign up today for free workshops for the whole family at Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, The Carnegie, and Pique. Join your friends, family, and neighbors in making a bus come to life.

Workshop Information:

  1. “Window Wraps” at Pique on April 27th from 6:30-9:00pm led by artists Annie Brown and Lindsey Whittle
  2. “On Route to Cloud Nine” at Baker Hunt on May 3rd and 10th from 7:00-8:30pm led by artist Karen Saunders
  3. “Botanical Bus” at The Carnegie on May 6th from 5:00-6:00pm and May 7th from 1:00-2:00pm led by artists Greg Swiger and Emily Moores.

“Ride with an Artist” Day Information:
Date: Friday, May 13th between 11:00am-6:00pm

Times and Routes:

  • Your morning commute is about to have a whole new groove. Drummer Liz Wu and guitarist Nick Rose-Stamey will entertain riders with a fiery blend of South American folk music that will inspire you to start your day off right. Catch them on the #25 from 9-10:00am.
  • Pones Inc. dancers will keep things moving on the #1 from 2:00-3:00pm (with stops at John G Carlisle Elementary and Glenn O Swing Elementary)
  • MYCincinnati will be serenading you with a classical quartet on the Southbank Shuttle from 5:00-6:00pm. The musicians involved are part of MYCincinnati, a free, daily youth orchestra program for the Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati.
  • Three art installations up all day on bus routes traveling all across the city on a variety of different routes.

This event was made possible with generous funding from Covington Ten and The Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington. More information on “Ride with an Artist” Day and the surrounding events can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/520484391472388/ or www.ponesinc.com.

Pones Inc. provides artistic opportunities for community growth by creating engaging new ways for audiences to experience dance. Founded in 2008, Pones Inc. has collaborated with over 200 artists and 100 art and service organizations. The company creates site-specific performances through a fusion of movement and dance with other art forms. Pones Inc. performers use their bodies to speak their minds and use their signature pedestrian-inspired movement to spark collaboration, connection, and community. Pones Inc. believes that art creates powerful change.

The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is an integral part of  the Northern Kentucky  community,  providing  public  transit  service  to  Boone,  Campbell,  and  Kenton  Counties  as  well as downtown Cincinnati  for more  than 35 years.  Close  to 4 million passengers each  year rely on TANK buses  throughout  the region  to get  them where they need  to be.  Visit  TANK on the web at www.tankbus.org.
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April 21, 2016 · 6:28 am

Student Art Show | April 30 – May 8 | Aronoff Center – Fifth Third Bank Theater

STUDENT ART SHOW
Local Students Display “Day at the Park” Artwork 

April 30 – May 8, 2016
Aronoff Center – Fifth Third Bank Theater

CAACincinnati, OH – How do the children of Greater Cincinnati see and interpret the world around them? The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) explores this question through its annual Student Art Show, which exhibits artwork by local students. This year’s theme is “Day at the Park.” The exhibition will be on display in the Aronoff Center’s Fifth Third Bank Theater (7th & Main Streets, downtown Cincinnati) from Saturday, April 30 – Sunday, May 8, 2016. Exhibition hours are Friday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; and Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

The Student Art Show is free and open to the public.

Representing students from grades K – 8, the diverse collection of two-dimensional artwork will include mediums from pencil drawings to printmaking to textiles. Now in its 14th year, the Student Art Show is organized and presented annually by CAA’s Department of Education & Community Relations, with the assistance of the Weston Art Gallery.

“CAA is excited to continue to present the Student Art Show annually. Every year students create a unique interpretation of the theme,” says Kathleen Riemenschneider, CAA’s Assistant Director of Education & Community Relations. “The program has been a wonderful opportunity for students to creatively express and share their views with their friends, family, and the public.”

The 2016 Student Art Show has 120 entries. Student artwork from the following schools will be on display: Berry Intermediate (Lebanon, OH), Children’s Meeting House (Loveland, OH), Clinton-Massie Middle School (Clarksville, OH), Delshire Elementary (Delhi, OH), Eastern Junior High School (Sardinia/Winchester, OH), Guardian Angels (Mt. Washington, OH), JF Dulles Elementary (Bridgetown, OH), Mariemont Elementary (Mariemont, OH), Mariemont Junior High School (Mariemont/Fairfax/Terrace Park, OH), Mercy Montessori Center (Walnut Hills, OH), Montgomery Elementary (Montgomery, OH), New Miami Elementary (New Miami, OH), Newport Intermediate (Newport, KY), Newport Primary (Newport, KY), Oakdale Elementary (Bridgetown, OH), Our Lady of the Victory School (Oak Hills/Delhi, OH), Our Lady of the Visitation School (Bridgetown, OH), Riverside Academy (West Side, OH), Springer School and Center (Hyde Park, OH), Springmyer Elementary (Green Township, OH), St. Francis de Sales School (East Walnut Hills, OH), St. Ignatius School (Montfort Heights, OH), St. John the Baptist School (Hamilton, OH), Terrace Park Elementary (Terrace Park, OH), and Wilmington Middle School (Wilmington City, OH). 

The student artwork includes such titles as “Lunch in the Park,” “Old Faithful: Yellowstone,” “On an Evening Walk,” “Soccer at the Park,” “Ohio Birds at the Park,” “The Gatlinburg Trail,” “Sunflower,” and “Kites in the Clouds.”

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