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September 16, 2021 · 11:38 am

Closing Reception Scheduled for RESIDUE Exhibition at The Carnegie Galleries

TC_logo_newReception to include artist panel discussion to highlight closing show on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021

COVINGTON, KY (September 14, 2021) – The exhibition RESIDUE, now on view at The Carnegie, explores the links between artists, the works they exhibit and the viewers in the gallery. As the exhibition comes to a close, the public is invited to join several of the participating artists for a final look at the show and also a special panel discussion.

The Carnegie will host a closing reception for RESIDUE from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2. From 3-4 p.m. Chef and RESIDUE artist, Maggie Lawson, will moderate a discussion featuring female-identified farmers/artists: Karla Batres Gilvin of Gilvin Family Farm; Toncia L. Chavez of ETC Produce & Provisions; Marykate Glenn of Mustard Seed Farm; and Amanda Wilson of Old Dutch Hops. The discussion will use Lawson’s installation Homemaking: A Speculative Pantry as a starting point for deeper conversations about the connections between art and farming.

Guests attending the final day of the exhibition and panel exhibition at The Carnegie are asked to wear a protective face covering/mask as part of Northern Kentucky’s ongoing efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
RESIDUE is curated by Maria Seda-Reeder who frequently highlights artists who operate in the social sphere and create objects and situations that encourage interaction and community engagement. The exhibition focuses on works that invite us to co-create meaning and enter a dialogue with images in the galleries. The work done by artists in their studio is completed by thoughtful participation by the viewers. As such, that gesture is passed on from artist to patron and from patron out into the world.

Artists featured in RESIDUE include: Laura Aguilar (Long Beach, CA); Batres/Gilvin (Morning View, KY); Latausha Cox (Cincinnati, OH); Sea Dax (Cincinnati); Aaron Delamatre (Cincinnati); EMPIRE CITIZENS (Latonia); Nona Faustine (Brooklyn); David Hammonds (Los Angeles); Clarity Haynes (New York City); Maggie Lawson, (Cincinnati); Liam Ze’ev O’Connor (Oakland); and Clint Woods (Cincinnati).

Season Sponsor: FotoFocus

Exhibition Sponsors: M. Katherine Hurley and Jens G. Rosenkrantz, Jr. and The Harvey C. Hubbell Charitable Gift Fund. 

Special thank you to the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection for lending important objects to this exhibition.

RESIDUE runs through Saturday, October 2, 2021. The Carnegie Gallery is free and open to the public. Hours are Thursday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, contact The Carnegie at (859) 491-2030 or visit www.thecarnegie.com.

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ABOUT THE CARNEGIE:
The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center.  More information about The Carnegie is available at http://www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030. 

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from Cincinnati International Wine Festival, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the City of Covington. The Carnegie is also supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

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September 15, 2021 · 9:05 am

Live Theatre Returns to Cincinnati Playhouse with the World Premiere of THE WEST END

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Photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

THE WEST END shines a light on Cincinnati history beginning Oct. 9

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park returns for the 2021-22 season with a renewed commitment to enriching the community with stories that reflect the multi-faceted world we live in and the people within it. Beginning Oct. 9, THE WEST END, a world-premiere drama from Keith Josef Adkins, will transport audiences to a transformative chapter in the city’s history, thanks to support from the Rosenthal Family Foundation. The show runs through Nov. 7. Opening night is Oct. 14.

“Our theatre is a community gathering place where we seek to illuminate the human experience,” explains Blake Robison, producing artistic director. “In doing so, we celebrate differences and lift up our shared humanity. The connections we make through live theatre and artistic engagement are unmatched, and we are excited to bring this story about the lives and legacies of people who have shaped the history of Cincinnati.”

Keith Josef Adkins is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter who was raised in Cincinnati. His 2014 historical drama, Safe House, made its world premiere at the Playhouse. His plays have been produced off-Broadway, in Los Angeles and Chicago, and around the country.

THE WEST END is a personal continuation of the playwright’s interest in his ancestry. His previous drama Safe House was inspired by his matriarchal forebearers — a free Black family of shoemakers in Cynthiana, Kentucky, before the Civil War. This time, he set out to honor his patriarchal roots.

“My mother’s family has been in the Cincinnati area since the late 1700s,” Adkins says. “They were considered free people of color, and I honored them and their lives with my play Safe House. My father’s family moved to Cincinnati’s West End from Georgia during the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s. They were part of the Great Migration, and I wanted to honor their experience.”

In 1941, Cincinnati’s West End neighborhood was home to African Americans who recently migrated there in search of new opportunities as well as German settlers who faced new hostilities as the U.S. was on the brink of entering World War II. That’s where THE WEST END begins, with Grace, who also fled the South and whose row house hosts people of both backgrounds.

“I love that THE WEST END is one slice of life that celebrates and honors all of those who had to find new homes during the Great Migration and looks at Cincinnati as a crossroads or meeting point between so many different people. I love that the play is an examination of found family. THE WEST END is one such play that has deep roots to Black life in Cincinnati. I can’t think of a better home for THE WEST END than Cincinnati Playhouse,” says Nicole A. Watson, Playhouse associate artist and director of the production, who helmed the Playhouse’s critically acclaimed production of Mr. Joy in 2016.

CAST
(in speaking order) Brian D. Coats (Peek); LaTonya Borsay (Grace); Shanelle Leonard (Chloe); Kevin Cristaldi (Zieglar); Amara James Aja (Heath)

PRODUCTION
Keith Josef Adkins (playwright); Nicole A. Watson (director); Lawrence E. Moten III (set designer); Sarita Fellows (costume designer); Porsche McGovern (lighting designer); Paul James Prendergast (composer/sound designer); Stephanie Klapper, CSA (casting director); Brandon T. Holmes, (stage manager); Andrea L. Shell, (second stage manager); Brooke Redler, (second stage manager)

TICKETS
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888 (toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana at 800-582-3208) or visit www.cincyplay.com. Patrons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf blind or speech disabled: dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services.

Performances on Tuesdays through Saturdays will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. There is one Wednesday matinee at 1 p.m. Individual tickets start at just $35. Student tickets are just $15 on the day of the show for all other performances. Discounted ticket prices for teens are available for all productions and are $30 to $45, depending on show and seat location.

ADVISORY: Recommended for ages 13 and up. This historical drama finds characters wrestling with mature topics like racism, war, xenophobia and adult relationships. They discuss these with in-depth wisdom and stoicism, though not without occasional adult language and a few acts of violence.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Patrons will need to be masked and fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or show proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend an indoor performance. Visit the Health & Safety page for details.

SPONSORS
Production Sponsor is the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation. Honorary producers are John and Jennifer Stein. Additional support was provided by The Harold & Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation and Greater Cincinnati Foundation. THE WEST END was commissioned through the Jerome Fey endowment. Season Sponsor is the Schueler Group. Season Design Sponsor is US Bank. Season Sponsor of New Work is The Rosenthal Family Foundation.

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.

ACCESS
The Playhouse is fully accessible. Audio enhancement receivers, large print programs, and complete wheelchair access are available.

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September 10, 2021 · 12:41 pm

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! | Sat., September 25 | Aronoff Center

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September 25, 2021 – Aronoff Center
On Sale Now!

Cincinnati, OH) – “COME ON DOWN” to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall for The Price is Right Live™ stage show on Saturday, September 25 at 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM. This much-anticipated event, full of the TV show’s excitement and fun, was rescheduled from the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2019-20 Season.

Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.  Prices: $69.50 • $54.50 • $44.50 • $34.50. For group discount tickets (10 or more), call (513) 977-4157.

The Price is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” and play classic games from television’s most popular game show.  Contestants can win cash, appliances, vacations, and possibly even a new car by playing favorites like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™, and the fabulous Showcase!

Playing to near sold out audiences for more than ten years, The Price is Right Live™ has given away over 12 million dollars in cash and prizes to lucky audience members all across North America.

The Price is Right™ is the longest-running game show in television history and loved by generations of viewers. This on-stage travelling version gives fans the chance to experience the same thrilling excitement of winning big, up close, and in-person.

The Price is Right™ is produced by Fremantle and licensed by Fremantle.

TODD NEWTON – HOST
Daytime Emmy Award-winning game show host Todd Newton is one of the most recognized and respected personalities on television today. Known to audiences worldwide for his work on E! Entertainment Television, the man often referred to by industry insiders as “The Host with the Most” brought viewers face-to-face with Hollywood’s biggest stars for over a decade.

Todd Newton entered the world of game shows in 1999 as host of Hollywood Showdown on GSN. He has since awarded contestants more than forty-five million dollars in cash and prizes on shows such as Whammy, Family Game Night, Instant Millionaire, Monopoly Millionaires’ Club, and The Price Is Right Live.

When not in front of the camera or live on stage, the proud father of two is the author of multiple books and the founder of Newton Fund 4 Kids, which provides state-of-the-art pediatric healthcare to children in need regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

CONTESTANTS REGISTRATION
No purchase is necessary to register for chance to be a contestant.  Registration is open to legal US residents, 18 years of age or older.  A ticket purchase will not increase registrants’ chances of being selected to play.  For complete rules and regulations, including eligibility requirements, visit https://priceisrightlive.com/faq/, or contact the Aronoff Center Ticket Office at (513) 621-2787 or ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org.  To enter the theater to watch the show, a ticket purchase is required.

For more information, visit www.priceisrightlive.com.

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS

SEASON SPONSORS:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), CINCINNATI-NORTHERN KENTUCKY HONDA DEALERS, LOCAL12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Courtyard Marriott & Residence Inn-Rookwood, Graphic Village, Heidelberg Distributing, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cincinnati Downtown, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth, Ultimate Air Shuttle

The Price is Right Live™ EXCLUSIVE TV PARTNER:  LOCAL 12 WKRC

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September 10, 2021 · 10:49 am

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC | Nov. 5-6, 2021 | Aronoff Center

“A Magic Show Worthy of Our Video Game and Instagram Times”
–Paper City Magazine Houston

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Champions of Magic Tour Headed to the Aronoff Center
November 5-6, 2021   

 “You HAVE to check them out! That was tremendous!”  –Access Hollywood Live

 “That’s incredible… you guys are rock stars” –FOX 8 Cleveland

“I’m amazed… a one-of-a-kind show” –FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

[Cincinnati, OH]  The five world-class illusionists that make up this mind-bending theatrical production are back on tour in 2021, following sell-out shows across the globe, rave reviews, and a run in London’s West End. An incredible show for the whole family, Champions of Magic will play the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on November 5-6, 2021.

Tickets start at just $50 and are on sale now at https://www.cincinnatiarts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.

With more than 50 million online views between them, this cast of top magicians includes international award-winners presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic, and daring large-scale illusions. Their skills have been seen on screen around the world with appearances on The CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us, NBC’s Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon, The Today Show, and Access Hollywood Live.

The Champions of Magic team perform incredible interactive illusions, an impossible escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a mind-blowing prediction that has to be seen to be believed, levitation high above the stage, and a finale beyond explanation. The show features spectacular magic that can’t be seen anywhere else.

Now’s your chance to see why fans return to see one of the world’s biggest touring illusion shows time and time again.

Don’t miss your chance to catch some of the greatest magicians on the planet in Cincinnati, with a show that never fails to amaze.

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About Starvox Touring
Starvox Touring, founded in 2005 by Corey Ross, has ranked on Profit Magazine’s list of Canada’s top growth companies for four years running –  the only live entertainment company ever to be on the list. Starvox produces unique live theatre properties, including: the hugely successful Wow Variety Spectacular, currently in residence at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Casino; the record-breaking Evil Dead: The Musical; the successful, touring, West-End hit Harry Potter parody Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience; Trey Parker’s Cannibal! The Musical; and many others.

Starvox is a co-producer of the world renowned Immersive Van Gogh exhibition that is sweeping the United States. http://starvoxent.com

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September 10, 2021 · 10:39 am

Cincinnati Ballet to Celebrate the Opening of the New Center for Dance in Walnut Hills

CB_Ground levelRibbon Cutting Ceremony, Formal Gala, Academy Open House, and Community Block Party among events September 13-19

Cincinnati, OH (September 7, 2021) – Cincinnati Ballet is pleased to announce Grand Opening festivities for the new Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance in Walnut Hills. A slate of both public and private events sponsored by PNC will commemorate this historic occasion for the organization and the region. “This is truly a moment in time that’s been decades in the making,” said Scott Altman, Cincinnati Ballet President and CEO. “We are honored by the tremendous support of our donors, patrons, and the community in helping this spectacular building become a reality.”

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley will join community leaders and distinguished guests for the Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony on Wednesday, September 15 from 10:30 am to noon at the Center’s main entrance. Guests will be treated to a one-of-a-kind celebration as ballerinas and dancers to officially open the building with a special, ‘cool spark’ fireworks display. On Friday, September 17 from 4 to 8 pm, the public is invited to a free Community Block Party to celebrate Cincinnati Ballet’s new neighborhood of Walnut Hills. The family-friendly, outdoor event will include free dance performances, tours, food trucks, crafts for the kids provided by Cincinnati Art Museum, and live music from Cincinnati Music Accelerator, all on the Center’s beautiful Community Terrace and Performance Plaza. On Sunday, September 19 from noon to 5 pm, the public can sample a class during the Academy Open House. The free, family-friendly event will offer dance lovers of all ages an opportunity to explore all the Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy has to offer. In addition to sample classes, guests will enjoy pop-up performances, food, live music, crafts, and more. “We have been dreaming of this moment for so long,” said Victoria Morgan, who is in her 25th and final season as Cincinnati Ballet Artistic Director. “We can’t wait to welcome the community to our new, amazing home and have everyone experience firsthand the beauty and power of dance.” (SEE BELOW FOR COMPLETE LIST OF EVENTS)

The Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance features nine studios in 57-thousand square-feet of space, as well as an outdoor Community Terrace and Performance Plaza adjacent to Johnston Park, a Rooftop Terrace, and stunning views of Downtown Cincinnati from the premier studio. The expansive space is also home to the Ballet’s expanded education and community engagement programming. For the first time in Cincinnati Ballet history, the organization owns its own building at 1801 Gilbert Avenue. Located at the foot of Eden Park, the new Center for Dance also anchors the Walnut Hills Arts Corridor. Cincinnati Ballet will continue to perform its mainstage productions at Cincinnati Music Hall and the Aronoff Center for the Arts.

The organization began construction on the facility in March of 2020 and successfully completed and exceeded its $30.8 million dollar capital campaign to fund the state-of-the-art facility in Walnut Hills. Longtime Cincinnati Ballet patrons and supporters Margaret and Michael Valentine were the first to support the project, committing $10 million dollars, the largest one-time gift in Cincinnati Ballet history, to name and memorialize the Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance. On Monday, September 13, a portrait of the Valentines by artist Carl J. Samson will be unveiled in the lobby, where it will permanently be installed. “We are honored to be a part of this historic project,” Margaret Valentine said. “Cincinnati is fortunate to have such a thriving arts sector, and I think it’s important for members of our community to give back. I understand the importance of demonstrating leadership for projects that benefit the city and the new Valentine Center for Dance will provide many cultural and educational opportunities to the region.” Cincinnati Ballet is also grateful for a $3 million gift from Rhonda Sheakley and her husband Larry A. Sheakley. As a permanent commemoration of the Sheakley family’s generosity, the largest Company studio was named the Rhonda and Larry A. Sheakley Premier Studio. That gift was followed by significant gifts from Otto M. Budig, Sue and Bill Friedlander, Lynn and Brian Good, and Marty and Nick Ragland. Move With Us. A Campaign for Cincinnati Ballet’s New Home was co-chaired by Rhonda Sheakley and fellow Emeritus Trustee Larry Kellar.

“The new building is already a stunning and iconic landmark,” said Morgan. “With large windows in every studio, light pours into every space.” Morgan said dancers are already rehearsing in the Center’s studios for the first production of the 2021-2022 Season, Kaplan New Works in the Park. “This incredible space is truly inspirational for our dancers.” The highly visible, iconic building was designed by GBBN Architects and built by Messer Construction. The new facility will also support expanded dance classes in the Otto M. Budig Academy, and a deeper commitment to community offerings such as CB Moves, created in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s. New CB Moves offerings will also provide the opportunity for students who traditionally use mobility devices to participate in a supportive environment employing an innovative, double track harness system or utilizing their devices. Cincinnati Ballet is the first ballet company in the country to install this specialized track system that will allow students with unique abilities to partner, stand at the barre, and move across the floor.

Grand Opening Events
Valentine Portrait Unveiling (INVITATION ONLY, CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)

  • Monday, September 13
  • 5 – 6 pm
  • Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance
  • 1801 Gilbert Avenue – Center for Dance Main Entrance

Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony (MEDIA WELCOME, CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)

  • Wednesday, September 15
  • 10 am to noon
  • Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance
  • 1801 Gilbert Avenue – Center for Dance Main Entrance
  • Follow signs for media parking and staging

Walnut Hills Community Block Party (MEDIA AND COMMUNITY WELCOME)

  • Friday, September 17
  • 4 to 8 pm
  • Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance
  • 1801 Gilbert Avenue – Community Terrace and Performance Plaza
  • Follow signs for parking

Formal Gala, Seated Dinner, and Promenade (INVITATION ONLY, CLOSED TO THE MEDIA)

  • Saturday, September 18
  • 5 to 11 pm
  • Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance
  • 1801 Gilbert Avenue

Otto M. Budig Academy Open House (MEDIA AND COMMUNITY WELCOME)

  • Sunday, September 19
  • Noon to 5 pm
  • Cincinnati Ballet Margaret and Michael Valentine Center for Dance
  • 1801 Gilbert Avenue
  • Follow signs for parking

*Masks will be required for all indoor events, regardless of Covid-19 vaccination status. Please check cballet.org for the most up-to-date health and safety protocols.

About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Victoria Morgan, Cincinnati Ballet has become a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and community engagement in local to global communities, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, provides extensive education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

Cincinnati Ballet 2021-2022 Season Sponsors:

Victoria Morgan’s 25th Anniversary Season presented by PNC

Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley, Margaret and Michael Valentine, ArtsWave, Mercy Health, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

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