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THE PEARL runs April 12-14

THE PEARL
Presented by Victoria Theatre Association as part of the ImPACt Series
April 12-14
Dayton

The Zoot Theatre Company take on Steinbeck’s epic tale of characters is perfectly caught in this sensitive one-act play in which a poor man finds “the pearl of the world” and is plunged into a crucible of experience from which he and his wife ultimately emerge with their love and a new spiritual freedom. A mask production that will surely engulf audience members of all ages.

  • Thu-Fri, April 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 14 at 2pm & 8pm

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IMAGINATION MOVERS on April 19

IMAGINATION MOVERS: Rock-O-Matic Tour 2012
Presented by Cincinnati Arts Association 
April 17
Downtown 

Add some rock n’ roll excitement and entertainment to your family’s life with the Imagination Movers’ 2012 Rock-O-Matic Tour! Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty — of the Emmy® Award-winning Disney Channel TV series ‘Imagination Movers’ — are bringing their high-octane rock concert to Cincinnati, and it’s an event the whole family can enjoy. The Imagination Movers combine danceable power pop songs with extremely catchy choruses and a knack for inspiring audience participation. Throw in a heaping helping of onstage silliness and you’ve got a recipe for a live musical event that will truly engage the littlest of kids along with their older siblings, parents and grandparents.

  • Thu, April 19 at 4pm & 7pm

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PIP’s Off the Hill Series Presents RIVER RAT & CAT April 7-May 18

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is proud to partner with many of the region’s community arts centers to bring three plays “Off the Hill” to families throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.

Admission is free or inexpensive, and is available at the door. For more information, contact each community arts center.

Off the Hill is made possible by The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation.

RIVER RAT & CAT
By Y York
Recommended for age 5 and up.

RIVER RAT & CAT learn that they don’t need to be the same or even like the same things in order to be good friends. Their daily tiffs take back-seat importance in the face of the imminent destruction of their habitat by the over-eager Dale Beaver. This hilarious comedy about friendship and cooperation is by the same playwright who brought us The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi.

Schedule:

  • Saturday, April 7, 3:00 p.m., Silverton Paideia
  • Saturday, April 7, 7:00 p.m., Fairfield Community Center
  • Friday, April 13, 7:00 p.m., The Drama Workshop/Westwood Town Center
  • Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m., Women’s Art Club Cultural Center
  • Saturday, April 14, 7:00 p.m., Baker Hunt Art and Culture Center
  • Sunday, April 15, 3:00 p.m., Evendale Cultural Arts Center
  • Friday, April 20, 7:00 p.m., Springfield Township
  • Friday, April 27, 7:00 p.m., Oxford Community Arts Center
  • Saturday, April 28, 2:00 p.m., Sharonville Fine Arts Council
  • Saturday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., District A/Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian
  • Sunday, April 29, 3:00 p.m., Miami VOA
  • Friday, May 4, 7:00 p.m., Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance/Kings High School
  • Saturday, May 5, 2:00 p.m., Middletown Art Center
  • Saturday, May 5, 7:00 p.m., Emanuel Center
  • Sunday, May 6, 1:00 p.m., Mayerson JCC
  • Friday, May 11, 7:00 p.m., Wyoming Fine Arts Center
  • Saturday, May 12, 11:30 a.m., Anderson Center
  • Saturday, May 12, 3:00 p.m., Madeira High School
  • Sunday, May 13, 2:00 p.m., Clifton Cultural Arts Center
  • Friday, May 18, 7:00 p.m., Boone County Library/Burlington Branch

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IMAGINATION MOVERS: Rock-O-Matic Tour 2012 | Thu., April 19, 4 PM & 7 PM | Aronoff Center

IMAGINATION MOVERS’ ROCK-O-MATIC TOUR 2012!
REAL GUITAR, REAL DRUMS, & REAL FUN!
NEW ROCK-O-MATIC CD/DVD JUST RELEASED!

CINCINNATI, OH – Want to add some rock ‘n’ roll excitement and entertainment to your family’s life? Then don’t miss the IMAGINATION MOVERS’ 2012 Rock-O-Matic Tour! Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty – of the Emmy® Award-winning Disney Channel TV series IMAGINATION MOVERS – are bringing their high- octane rock concert to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Thursday, April 19 for two shows only at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. It’s a fun-filled event the whole family can enjoy!

Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.ORG, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Group discounts are available by calling (513) 977-4157. Ticket prices start at as low as $18, and exclusive Mini-Movers VIP packages are available, which include premium seating and a chance to meet The Movers.

The Cincinnati stop is part of the first leg of a massive 2012 national tour that begins after brand-new episodes of The Movers’ Emmy® Award-winning show premiere on Disney Jr. during “Movers Week,” April 2-6.

The Movers were the highest-rated and most popular live family act of 2011. The key to the Movers’ appeal is they combine danceable power pop songs with extremely catchy choruses and a knack for inspiring audience participation. Throw in a heaping helping of onstage silliness and you’ve got a recipe for a live musical event that will truly engage the littlest of kids along with their older siblings, parents, and grandparents. It doesn’t hurt that the Movers pepper their live shows with musical references to their many inspirations, including U2, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack Johnson, the Beastie Boys, and all sorts of classic and modern rockers.

The 2011 In A Big Warehouse tour garnered critical praise from fans: “The Movers show was in a word: AMAZING! So much fun, high energy, and a memory we will never forget. If you have a little one who loves the Movers, do not miss this show! We can’t wait for them to tour again.”

On the Rock-O-Matic tour, the guys will be playing all their favorite songs from their wildly popular TV series as well as debuting new material from their brand-new “Rock-O-Matic” CD/DVD. The new disc – released on February 28 by Razor + Tie – features the band’s most irresistible songs to date, live-action and animated music videos, skits that recall old-school Movers comedy heroes like Monty Python and the Monkees, and the high-energy hijinks for which The Movers are famous.

The Imagination Movers began in 2003 as a rock band for kids in New Orleans and have grown into the stars of a hit television series seen in over 55 countries on the Disney Channel. On the show, the Movers star as four friends who work together in the Idea Warehouse to solve problems through creativity and teamwork. Their friends Nina and Warehouse Mouse are there to help along the way as the Movers brainstorm ideas and explore the Warehouse’s many magical rooms. Each episode features two or more original Movers songs.

In addition to winning an Emmy® Award, a Common Sense Media Award, and many other honors, the Movers have also performed twice at the White House, as well as on “Good Morning America,” “Live With Regis and Kelly,” and “The View.”

For more information, visit www.imaginationmovers.com.

CAA applauds its generous Sponsors

Season Sponsors: THE UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Founding Season Sponsor), The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, CADILLAC, LOCAL12 WKRC, FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner)

“CAA PRESENTS” SPONSORS: Coldwell Banker West Shell, Heidelberg Distributing, Ultimate Air Shuttle, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.,

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS: CityBeat, Cincinnati Herald, Cincinnatian Hotel, Furniture Fair

Imagination Movers Live in Concert MEDIA PARTNER: WARM98-FM

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CALENDAR INFORMATION
WHAT:
Imagination Movers Live in Concert – Rock-O-Matic Tour 2012
WHEN: Thursday, April 19 • 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM
WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts – Procter & Gamble Hall
PRICES: $35 • $25 • $18 (Mini-Movers VIP meet-and-greet package: $115)
INFO: Add some rock ‘n’ roll excitement and entertainment to your family’s life with the Imagination Movers’ 2012 Rock-O-Matic Tour! Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty – of the Emmy® Award-winning Disney Channel TV series “Imagination Movers” – are bringing their high-octane rock concert to Cincinnati, and it’s an event the whole family can enjoy.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now

  • www.CincinnatiArts.ORG
  • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4157

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SHIZZLE DIZZLE MAGIC SHOW on March 17

SHIZZLE DIZZLE MAGIC SHOW
Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Saturday Morning Children’s Series
March 17
West Price Hill 

Shizzle Dizzle Magic will delight your whole family with clean comedy magic! You’ll love their award winning magic and be delighted by their quirky humor! This high energy show engages all ages. Kids, parents, teens, and grandparents all laugh side by side!

They’re the world’s only “Mother & Son” family magic act. Mystical Matthew is a fourth generation entertainer. His mother, The Great Nancini, is one of only 3% of the world’s magicians who are ladies. Together they create one of the most dynamic and entertaining shows traveling today!

The real stars of the show are the audience! There’s tons of audience participation. Will someone from your family be the next big star?

  • Sat, March 17 at 11am

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