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April 22, 2020 · 10:21 am

NKU Music Prep to Host Virtual Open House April 28

NKU_Virtual-open-house2Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts Music Preparatory Division will be hosting a FREE Virtual Open House for their Early Childhood Programs on Tuesday, April 28 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Calling all families with Toddlers through Age 9! NKU Music Prep is launching an 8-week summer session of Virtual Early Childhood Classes from May 12-July 2, 2020. Not sure what these classes would look like for your family? Try them out at a FREE Virtual Open House! The classes will be taught on Zoom, so in order to receive the information to join in, registration is required at https://forms.gle/j5b8yCgRMbEVAPw96.

The following classes will be offered at the Open House:

  • 9:30 a.m. “Toddler and Me” (Walking-Age 3, with a participating caregiver)
  • 10:30 a.m. OR 4:30 p.m. “Arts for Tots” (Ages 3-5) (Music and Dance)
  • 11:15 a.m. “M&M’s (Music and Movers)” (Ages 5-6) (Music and Dance)
  • 3:30 p.m. “Rhythm Rockers” (Ages 7-9) (Bucket Drumming)
  • 4:00 p.m. “Summer Strummers” (Ages 7-9) (Ukulele class)

For descriptions of each class and sign-up form, visit the Open House event on Facebook: fb.com/events/326053161705827

Or, visit the Early Childhood page on the Music Prep website: nku.edu/academics/sota/musicprep/programs/earlychildhood.html

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April 22, 2020 · 9:08 am

9 TO 5 The Musical Delayed to Summer 2021 at Rivertown Players

RP_logoDue to COVID-19, we will be postponing our summer production, 9 TO FIVE The Musical until next summer. This was not an easy decision to make, but as always, the health and safety of our cast, crew, and audience members are top priority.

We thank the production team for all the work they have put into this show, and we look forward to working with them in 2021.

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April 20, 2020 · 10:28 am

trueFAKES Moves to Free Live-Streaming on May 7 at trueTHEATRE

TRUE_logoDue to the current forecast of the length of the stay-at-home order, Memorial Hall has had to cancel all shows scheduled at their venue through the month of May, including “trueFAKES” (scheduled for May 7).

We do intend to be bringing you some stories that night, however! Keep reading for more on that, below.

Meanwhile, for those of you who already purchased tickets to “trueFAKES,” you have the option to move your ticket to our July 23rd show (“trueSUFFRAGE”) or accept a refund (prorated for subscribers, based on the subscription rate). Please choose whatever option is comfortable for you. If you do nothing by close-of-business on Thursday, April 23rd, a refund for your ticket(s) will be submitted. To move your ticket(s) or initiate your refund right away, please contact the Memorial Hall box office during their normal business hours (Tuesday through Friday, 1 – 6PM at 513-977-8838). [NOTE: For those of you who won, earned, or were otherwise gifted a ticket to “trueFAKES,” know that your tickets are being automatically moved to the July 23rd show.]

Now for some good news: we recognize the need, more than ever, for connection during these trying times, so we are currently working on bringing you “trueFAKES” via live-streaming — for FREE! We will be keeping to the same schedule (Thursday, May 7th, at 7:30 PM) . We will be writing you again, as the evening gets closer, to give you details about joining us via this new format.

Your feedback as to whether this is something you’d like to see more of will be invaluable to us as we continue to prepare for downstream events that may be hosted online, even after the stay-at-home order is lifted, so we hope you will join us online on May 7th to experience how this works for yourself!

Again, keep an eye out for our next message about this in the coming weeks. If a friend has forwarded this to you, consider signing up for our mailing list (by visiting our website) and/or following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay “in the loop.”

Even over the Internet, we believe that live-streaming of stories can break down walls and build bridges between people and that is why we cannot wait to bring you “trueFAKES” on May 7th!

Stay healthy, stay connected, and stay true.

Dave & your friends at True Theatre

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April 15, 2020 · 4:10 pm

2020 Summer Festival Cancelled by Cincinnati Opera

co_logoTo our dearest friends,

We write to you today with the news that, as a result of the coronavirus crisis, we are forced to cancel our 2020 Summer Festival.

This is particularly difficult to share with you now, on the eve of our 100th anniversary celebration. At this moment, however, the trajectory of the pandemic is unknown. Public orders currently prevent our artists, production crews, and staff from safely assembling to prepare for our season, a process that begins months in advance of opening night. We have followed guidance from public health experts while maintaining hope that we could move forward, but it is now clear we are not able to do so. With the uncertainty surrounding the resumption of public gatherings, it is our responsibility to act in favor of the continued well-being of our audiences, artists, staff, and community.

Like many other professionals, those who make their living performing and producing art have been directly impacted by this pandemic. And while we are heartbroken to have lost the opportunity to showcase their remarkable artistry this year, we are equally concerned about their well-being. That’s why we are committed to providing a level of compensation to all of the nearly 400 professionals who appear onstage and work backstage to make the season happen—from singers and musicians to stage technicians and craftspersons. We are also committed to keeping our extraordinary year-round staff intact.

We invite you to help support this effort by donating the value of your 2020 tickets back to Cincinnati Opera. The Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, Nanci Wilks Lanni & Nick Lanni, and Barbara Wilks have generously established an Artists Relief Matching Gift Fund to match all ticket donations dollar for dollar. By choosing to donate the value of your 2020 tickets, you will provide important relief to our community of artists and ensure the longevity of the company. As a special thank-you for your tax-deductible donation, you will receive recognition and benefits for the value of your gift during our 2021 season.

Click here to donate your ticket.

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April 15, 2020 · 8:45 am

OLIVER! Cancelled at Rotary Presents

RP_100 logoWe regret to announce that this year’s production of OLIVER! previously postponed in March has now been canceled.

Since the show was postponed only a week prior to the first performance due to the coronavirus pandemic, many production-related expenses such as costume purchases and set construction had already been incurred.

Ticket holders may opt to receive a full refund of their purchase price or donate the ticket value back to the Hamilton Rotary Club to help offset these costs. If you wish to request a refund, please contact Club Administrator Shannon Nieman at rotaryhamiltonoh@gmail.com or 513-341-8072. If you wish to donate your tickets, no action is required at this time and we thank you for your support.

The Hamilton Rotary club has enjoyed 65 years of Rotary Presents productions that help to raise more than $10,000 annually to fund scholarships for high school seniors in our community. Our club truly appreciates all the preparation of more than 70 cast members, musicians, and stage crew for OLIVER! who have worked since December to prepare for opening night. We are grateful to director Rodney Neal; co-producers Mandy Gambrell and Angie Neal; and set construction/design team Mary and Larry Slocum for everything they contributed to make this show another successful production for our club. We hope to feature some of the talented artists in their roles in the future!

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