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January 3, 2018 · 10:33 am

Enter The Carnegie’s Golden Ticket Giveaway for a Chance to Win Tickets to ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA

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Angie Alexander Nally as Mrs. Gloop.

We’re getting ready to transform our historic building into a land of pure imagination for our production of ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA. Special for this production, we’ve partnered with Chick-fil-A Northern Kentucky for an exciting “Golden Ticket” giveaway.

January 2-11, 2018 children are invited to create and submit their most fantastical Willy Wonka coloring page for a chance to win a “Golden Ticket” prize pack from Chick-fil-A and The Carnegie that includes:

  • A family 4-pack of tickets to WILLY WONKA
  • A $300 grant from Chick-fil-A Northern Kentucky to their school or home school arts or music program.

Children can download their coloring contest entry form here or visit one of four participating Chick-fil-A Northern Kentucky locations. Once their magical creations are complete, simply return them to a participating Chick-fil-A Northern Kentucky restaurant. As a bonus for entering, when your child turns in their entry, they’ll receive a complimentary Chick-fil-A kids meal!

One winner will be selected from each restaurant on January 12. Contest open to children 12 and under. No purchase necessary. 

Participating Locations:

Fort Wright – 3436 Madison Pike Route 17
Houston Road – 4980 Houston Rd.
Mall Road – 8050 Mall Rd. 
Newport Pavilion – 95 Carothers Rd. 

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January 3, 2018 · 10:02 am

PINOCCHIO Will Bring Imaginations to Life in City-Wide Tour

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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

Cincinnati Playhouse’s latest Off the Hill Production runs Jan. 20-Feb. 18

CINCINNATI—The Playhouse in the Park’s popular Off the Hill series starts the new year with PINOCCHIO beginning Jan. 20. The story, adapted by Toby Hulse from the original stories written by Carlo Collodi, runs through February 18 at community centers across the region.

A well-loved story, PINOCCHIO is about a wooden puppet of the same name full of childlike whimsy that was brought to life by the lonely toymaker Gepetto. The play is packed with playful antics, magical creatures, madcap comedy and dollops of fun for the whole family from age 6 and up.

“I think Pinocchio is an irresistible character,” says Playhouse Senior Directing Fellow Cait Robinson, who directs the show. “I want children to be able to fall in love with and identify with him — his love of singing and dancing, his silly sense of humor and the way he grows wiser and kinder over the course of the play.”

Robinson invites the audience to expand their imaginations every step of the way. Three performers take on the script’s two-dozen characters of humans, animals and magical creatures, while donning original wardrobe pieces created by Playhouse artisans. Painted panels and curtains transform the world of the story from the comfort of Geppetto’s toyshop to the wild of the woods to the depths of the ocean.

“PINOCCHIO is a classic tale that is still relevant and exciting for kids as well as parents,” says Director of Education and Community Engagement Daunielle Rasmussen. “It is an intergenerational gem that is a joyful experience for the whole family from the youngest to the oldest member.”

PINOCCHIO tours the Greater Cincinnati area from Jan. 20 to Feb. 18. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

For information on locations and tickets, click here.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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December 20, 2017 · 9:30 am

THE GIVER Runs Jan. 19-Feb. 4

THT_The Giver logoTHE GIVER
Town Hall Theatre
Jan. 19-Feb. 4
Centerville

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Follows the journey of Jonas as he struggles in a community where sameness is valued and there is a land with no color or memory. Jonas has been assigned as a memory keeper for his community. While learning of the past, present, and future, Jonas must decide if sameness is really worth it all. Ages 8 and up.

  • Fri, Jan. 19 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Jan. 20-21 at 3pm
  • Fri, Jan. 26 at 7pm
  • Sat, Jan. 27 at 3pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Jan. 28 at 3pm
  • Fri, Feb. 2 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Feb. 3-4 at 3pm

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November 27, 2017 · 11:12 am

Magician Cody Clark to Perform CONDUCTOR CODY’S CHRISTMAS EXPRESS at Haines House of Cards

MISC_Conductor Cody SquareNovember 27, 2017 (CINCINNATI, OH) – Louisville, KY based professional magician Cody Clark, as his children’s magic character Conductor Cody, will be performing a new Christmas themed magic show called Conductor Cody’s Christmas Express!. This family friendly holiday magic show will take place at Haines House of Cards on Saturday, December 16th at 4 PM.

In the style of classic holiday movies such as The Polar Express, Cody takes audiences on a train trip to the North Pole, with the stops along the way featuring magic with hot chocolate, “reindeer games”, tree tinsel, jingle bells, and even the magical appearance of Santa Claus! Through magic, audience participation, and creative storytelling, Conductor Cody’s Christmas Express! will give your family some great holiday memories!

Cody Clark has been performing magic for 13 years. He is no stranger to Cincinnati, having performed in the 2015 Cincinnati Fringe Festival with his solo show about living with autism Cody Clark: A Different Way of Thinking. His newest character Conductor Cody is inspired by his childhood love of trains and George Carlin’s stint as Thomas the Tank Engine narrator Mr. Conductor. He performs this show at birthday parties and railroad themed events.

Tickets for Conductor Cody’s Christmas Express! are $5 in advance, $10 at the door. They can be purchased in advance at http://www.haineshouseof.cards or at the door. Haines House of Cards is located on 2514 Leslie Ave in Norwood. To learn more about Conductor Cody, you can go to www.conductorcody.com.

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November 27, 2017 · 10:56 am

Matthew 25: Ministries Presents TICKETS TO RADIO PLAY Play by Reverend Wendell Mettey

MISC_Matthew 25 Ministries logoTickets the Radio Play is a family-friendly holiday treat! 

November 22, 2017  CINCINNATI, OH – Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located at 11060 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash presents TICKETS TO RADIO PLAY by Reverend Wendell Mettey on December 1st and 2nd.  What happens to the Christmas spirit when a church has to decide how to distribute 253 tickets that “Admit One to Heaven” to a congregation of more than 1,000?  Join us at Matthew 25: Ministries for this charming, heartwarming, family-friendly holiday entertainment that celebrates the Christmas spirit.

Tickets the Radio Play is based on the short story TICKETS originally written by Matthew 25’s Founder and President Reverend Wendell Mettey in 1976 for his Walnut Hills congregation.  Reverend Mettey conceived the idea of turning the radio program into a staged old-style radio play and the original radio script received its world premiere staged production in December of 2013.  TICKETS TO RADIO PLAY recreates the ambiance of an old-time recording studio, where actors perform the radio play in front of a live “studio” audience, complete with old style sound effects and surprises.  The original short story TICKETS is included in a compilation of Reverend Mettey’s Christmas stories (Lost and Found, Stories of Christmas), released in November of 2013.

Performances of TICKETS TO RADIO PLAY are 12/1 (7:30) and 12/2 (3:00 and 7:30).   Tickets for Tickets are available at http://m25m.org/event/tickets-the-radio-play/, by calling (513) 793-6256 or e-mailing gracie@m25m.org. Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for children.  The cast of Tickets includes talented, fan-favorite performers from all around Greater Cincinnati.  A selection of unique, international crafts purchased from artists in the locations Matthew 25 serves will be available for purchase at each performance.

More than 99% of Matthew 25: Ministries’ cash and in-kind donations go toward programs. Matthew 25 also welcomes volunteers six days a week at their Blue Ash facility.  For the most up-to-date information about Matthew 25: Ministries’ humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts please contact Joodi Archer at (513) 793-6256 or visit their website at www.m25m.org. Follow Matthew 25: Ministries on Facebook facebook.com/m25m.org, Pinterest pinterest.com/m25m/, Instagram instagram.com/m25m_org and Twitter twitter.com/M25M_org.

ABOUT MATTHEW 25: MINISTRIES: Matthew 25: Ministries rescues and reuses approximately 15,000,000 pounds of corporate discontinues, misprints, overruns, off-spec, slightly damaged, returned and past season products each year and redistributes them to people in desperate need throughout the US and worldwide. Each year, Matthew 25: Ministries impacts the lives of more than 20,000,000 individuals throughout the United States and around the world. More than 99% of Matthew 25: Ministries’ cash and in-kind donations go toward programs. Matthew 25 has been highly ranked on Forbes’ list of the Most Efficient Large Charities in the US. Matthew 25 is also highly ranked of more than 2,500 four star charities on Charity Navigator.  Matthew 25: Ministries is accredited by the Better Business Bureau through the “Wise Giving Alliance Standards”. For more information, or to schedule an interview, contact Joodi Archer at Matthew 25: Ministries (513) 793-6256 or visit www.m25m.org.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Caring for a Needy World
Matthew 25: Ministries is top-ranked among over 2,000 4-star charities by Charity Navigator and has been ranked by Forbes.com as one of the most efficient large US charities.  Matthew 25: Ministries was awarded the “Best Charities in America” seal from the Independent Charities of America and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau through the “Wise Giving Alliance Standards”. Matthew 25: Ministries was named Non-Profit of the Year by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and is a winner of the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics and the ONE Award for Process Excellence.  Matthew 25: Ministries participates in the Combined Federal Campaign, the Federal Government’s workplace philanthropy program that requires all non-profit participants to meet the highest standards of transparency and efficiency in the industry.  More than 99% of M25M’s cash and in-kind donations go toward programs.

Matthew 25: Ministries is an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization helping the poorest of the poor and disaster victims locally, nationally and internationally regardless of race, creed or political persuasion.  By rescuing and reusing products from major corporations and manufacturers, Matthew 25: Ministries provides basic necessities, nutritional supplements, educational materials, building supplies, medical care, community development and disaster relief across the US and worldwide.

 

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