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May 8, 2019 · 9:54 am

Local Married Mother of Two Debuts Fringe Show About Sex and Christmas Cards

CFF19_Sexmas CardsCINCINNATI, OH – Kate Mock Elliott grew up in Cincinnati. She got married in Cincinnati. She and her husband of ten years are raising their two daughters in Cincinnati. And at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, she will be sharing humorous and explicitly personal details about her marriage and sex life. In front of her parents, Norah and Joe Mock.

The show is called seXmas Cards, and although it touches on sensitive topics like self-pleasure and consent, it is not looking for shock-value. It was inspired by Elliott anxiously wondering how she would explain these complex concepts to her two young daughters—who are currently only three years old and one year old. But as any type-A personality would tell you, it’s never too early to start planning.

At the heart of the show is the desire to challenge the confusion created by avoiding uncomfortable conversations. Confusion like thinking your water broke, when you just had a really good night. Yes, that happened. And yes, it’s in the show.

The one-woman show was written by Kate Mock Elliott and directed by Cincy Fringe favorite Erika Kate MacDonald (Evacuated!, 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene”).

seXmas Cards is part of the Primary Lineup at the 2019 Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

ABOUT THE PERFORMER
Kate Mock Elliott holds a degree in music, has decades of professional performance experience including a national tour, and masquerades as a regular person with an office job. She is also a married mother of two with a habit of oversharing. After years of hearing, “You should write something,” she is honored to share that “something” at Cincy Fringe. And yes, she is Norah and Joe Mock’s daughter. (Hi, Mom and Dad!)

TICKETS AND INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased online at cincyfringe.com or at the Know Theatre Box Office.

Venue: Art Academy Room A103 | 1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Show dates and times (60 minutes): Tues. 6/4, 7:00pm; Thu. 6/6, 6:30pm; Fri. 6/7, 9:00pm; Sat. 6/8, 2:45pm; Fri. 6/14, 9:00pm

Tickets: $15 | Multi-show passes available

Festival dates May 31 – June 15, 2019.  For info about Cincy Fringe visit cincyfringe.com.

Kate Mock Elliott is on Facebook and Instagram: @katemockelliott

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May 7, 2019 · 12:51 pm

AN EVENING WITH KRISTINA KUZMIC: The Hope and Humor Tour | Thu., July 11 | Aronoff Center

CAA_An Evening with Kristina KuzmicAN EVENING WITH KRISTINA KUZMIC: THE HOPE AND HUMOR TOUR
COMES TO CINCINNATI THIS SUMMER 

Internet Sensation and Parenting Expert Brings Laughs and Inspiration
in an all New Stage Show 

July 11, 2019
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall 

Tickets on sale Friday, May 10 at 10:00 AM 

CINCINNATI, OH (May 7, 2019) – Internet celebrity and acclaimed parenting vlogger, Kristina Kuzmic is coming to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Thursday, July 11 at 8:00 PM for a live, powerful, and comical “night out” event. An Evening with Kristina Kuzmic: The Hope and Humor Tour brings to stage the inspiration, humor, and in-your-face perspective of parenting (and life in general) that has attracted the social media maven over 2.3 million Facebook followers and numerous accolades.

Tickets for an Evening with Kristina Kuzmic start at $32.75 (plus applicable fees) and go on sale Friday, May 10 at 10:00 AM.  Tickets can be purchased at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. A limited number of VIP tickets offering an opportunity to meet Kristina are available.

The Huffington Post referred to Kristina’s videos as “parenting comedy at its finest,” and The Inquisitr has praised her “witty charm.” Kristina began her career after winning “Your OWN Show: Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star,”  and built an audience by starting “The Ambush Cook” on The Oprah Winfrey Network. She was later named Oprah’s “I Gotta Watch Her ‘IT’ Girl.”  She has quickly made a name for herself as a creative, yet unpretentious parent, as well as a world-renowned motivational speaker and comedian. Her first book, Hold on But Don’t Hold Still, will be released in the Fall of 2019.

A cheerleader for her fellow humans, Kristina Kuzmic immigrated to America from Croatia during the war in her homeland.  Later facing even more challenges (divorce, single parenting, poverty, depression), Kristina wanted to be for others what she wished someone had been for her during her darkest hours. Now, through her platforms, she provides encouragement, hope, and humor in a role she never expected to fill.

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May 6, 2019 · 10:33 am

Playhouse Pride Night at TINY HOUSES May 31

PIP_Tiny Houses promo

Promotional photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

Portion of proceeds to benefit Safe and Supported, which works
to end LGBTQIA youth homelessness

Now in its fifth year, Playhouse Pride provides an opportunity for LGBTQIA community members and allies to gather together and enjoy a performance. This year’s event takes place with a performance of TINY HOUSES. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Safe and Supported, a non-profit that works to prevent and end LGBTQIA youth homelessness in Hamilton County.

The full Pride Night package is $90 per person and includes:

  • Pre-show cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m.
  • TINY HOUSES performance at 8 p.m.*
  • Post-show party with open bar and live music
  • Donation to Safe and Supported

Seating in Center or Side A sections, based on availability. Tickets in Side B section are $50 and include post-show party with cash bar and donation to Safe and Supported.

Friday, May 31, 6:30 p.m.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt Adams Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Playhouse Pride Committee:
Jim Conway, Co-Chair
Julia Wesselkamper, Co-Chair
Jon Alicea, Darrick Beekman John Bruggen, Dean Clevenger, Freeman Durham, Scott Farmer, Nirvani Head, Holly Huttenbauer, Julian Johnson, Alek Lucke, Pam McFarland, Vanessa Melendez, Megan Mitchell, Kathy Nardiello, Nick Puncer, Chase Rickey, Cathy Sarky, Bret Schneider, Daniel Tonozzi, Steve Wanamaker

The Playhouse PRIDE night package is $90 per person, or a $35 upgrade for guests who already have tickets to TINY HOUSES. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit cincyplay.com or call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888 (toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana at 800-582-3208). Call 513-345-2248 for Telecommunications Device for the Deaf accessibility. Photos of last year’s event available here.

Sponsors: Julia Wesselkamper, Jim Conway, Jeb and Nirvani Head, Nick Puncer, Bret Schneider and Sean Davis, Blake Robison and Connan Morrissey, Freeman Durham and Dean Clevenger, ArtsWave Connects Pride

Contributing Sponsor: Jeff Thomas Catering

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of almost 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.

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May 2, 2019 · 3:53 pm

THE SKIVVIES Return to the Fitton Center

FC_The Skivvies Return logoTHE SKIVVIES RETURN TO THE FITTON CENTER TO END THE 2018-2019 25TH ANNIVERSRY SEASON! 

Hamilton, Ohio. The Skivvies are returning to the Fitton Center for Creative Arts after their sold-out debut in 2017, to perform on Monday, May 20th at 7:30pm. This special Monday night performance will be the final event of the 2018-2019 25th Anniversary Season.

This adult only special event features acclaimed singers, actors and musicians, Lauren Molina and Hamilton’s own Nick Cearley. The pair will perform eclectic covers and originals in their skivvies! The show will also include local and national guest artists.

The Fitton Showstoppers series delivers quality entertainment through their diverse and interesting programs. Tickets for this event are $27 for Fitton Center members and $35 for non-members. Thank you for our special events sponsor: Bill & Jackie Groth National Retirement Consultants, Inc. Our series sponsor: Carruthers Family and Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, series beverage sponsors: MillerCoors and tech sponsor: James K. & Susan A. Fitton.

For more information about The Skivvies Return, please call 513 863 8873 or visit fittoncenter.org.

The Fitton Center for Creative Arts is incredibly excited to celebrate the 25th Anniversary season of performances, events, classes and exhibitions.

The Fitton Center for Creative Arts is located at 101 S. Monument Avenue on the Riverfront in downtown Hamilton, Ohio.

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May 2, 2019 · 2:08 pm

Magician Cody Clark of Louisville, Ky Returns to Cincy Fringe with New Show

CFF19_Origins of My Magic PosterMagician Cody Clark of Louisville, Ky Returns to Cincy Fringe with His New Show, THE ORIGINS OF MY MAGIC

May 2, 2019 (LOUISVILLE, KY) – Magician/autistic self-advocate Cody Clark is returning to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival to perform his second touring magic show The Origins of My Magic. He will be at the First Lutheran Church Lounge in Over-the-Rhine on 1208 Race St. for eight shows June 1st-15th.

In his newest show, Cody answers the question of where his magic comes from. Rather than coming from sleight of hand moves and arcane secrets, he feels it comes from the people, places, things, and ideas that have fundamentally shaped his life. These include classic country music, Dolly Parton, Mr. Rogers, magic legend/hometown hero Lance Burton, and his family, friends, teachers, and mentors.

Cody is a professional magician and autistic self-advocate from Louisville, KY. His first fringe festival engagement was the 2015 Cincy Fringe, when he performed his flagship show Cody Clark: A Different Way of Thinking, in which he uses his routines to share what it’s like to live with autism. He’s since performed that show at 15 other fringe festivals, small theaters, and schools. He’s had so much fun on the fringe circuit that he created this new show to return to his favorite fringe festivals, which also includes the 2019 Orlando Fringe concluding right before Cincy Fringe. He also has a children’s show themed to railroading called Conductor Cody and in March 2018, his childhood dream of performing with Lance Burton came true at the Louisville Palace, where he was in the cast of Lance Burton & Friends.

Cody’s shows will take place on Sat. June 1st at 6:30 PM, Sun. June 2nd at 4:45 PM, Tue. June 4th at 8:30 PM, Thur. June 6th at 7 PM, Sat. June 8th at 7:45 PM, Sun. June 9th at 4 PM, Tue. June 11th at 7 PM, and Thur. June 13th at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.cincyfringe.com , at The Know Theatre, or at the venue doors. Multi-show passes for the entire festival are also available. For more information about Cody, you may go to www.codyclarkmagic.com.

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