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October 28, 2016 · 6:27 am

Cincinnati Music Hall: Architectural, Lighting and Surplus Items Available for Public Sale

caa_music-hall-tag-sale-logoCincinnati, OH – Select architectural, lighting, and surplus items from Cincinnati Music Hall will be made available for the public to purchase at a sale coordinated by the Wooden Nickel Antiques– Cincinnati’s leader in architectural recycling and Music Hall’s neighbor in Over-the-Rhine.  An inventory of items and other sale details will be available at http://www.woodennickelantiques.net/music-hall beginning this Friday, October 28.

A ticketed, “early-bird” pre-sale event is scheduled for Friday, November 11 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Wooden Nickel Antiques’ warehouse at 1515 Central Parkway. Tickets are $25 and go on sale Friday, October 28 at 10:00 AM at http://www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Tickets will also be available at the event.

An open public sale is scheduled for the following dates/times (no ticket or admission fee is required for these dates):

  • Saturday, November 12, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 13, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday-Friday, November 14-18, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 19, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 20,  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Following the closure of Music Hall this past May for extensive renovations, portraits, statues, artworks, and many other items were moved into storage prior to the early demolition phase of the project. While the theater’s most recognizable artifacts will be reincorporated into Music Hall, many other items, including theater and box seats, gilt mirrors, aluminum chairs from Music Hall’s ballroom, benches, decorative hardware, poster displays, and lighting fixtures are surplus to the Music Hall project and will be made available to the general public in support of the renovation of this historic Cincinnati landmark.

Other items have found or will find new homes. The SORG Opera House in Middletown (www.sorgoperahouse.org) has already received and installed several hundred of Music Hall’s auditorium seats. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s new Otto M. Budig Theater (under construction down the street from Music Hall at 12th and Elm Streets – www.cincyshakes.com) will display the carved figures of “Comedy and Tragedy” originally salvaged from Cincinnati’s National Theater, which in the 1800s showcased America’s preeminent Shakespearean actors.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Society for the Preservation of Music Hall, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization founded to preserve, promote, improve, and provide education about Music Hall.

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October 27, 2016 · 7:25 am

An Evening with Garrison Keillor | Fri., May 19 | Aronoff Center

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CINCINNATI, OH  – The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is pleased to present An Evening with Garrison Keillor at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Friday, May 19 at 8:00 PM. The event is part of CAA’s 2016-17 Season.

Tickets are $70, $50, $40, and $30, and are on sale Friday, November 4 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.  Group discount tickets for 10 or more are available by calling (513) 977-4157.

In a solo performance, the acclaimed former host of A Prairie Home Companion shares hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon, and “late-life fatherhood.” With a wonderful, dry sense of humor, Keillor captivates audiences using his unique blend of comedy, class, charisma, and wisdom.

One of the most prolific American storytellers of all time, Garrison Keillor is a writer and humorist best known for his popular live radio variety show, A Prairie Home Companion, which attracts more than four million listeners on more than six hundred public radio stations each week.

Keillor is also the host of the daily radio and online program, The Writers Almanac, and the editor of several anthologies of poetry, most recently, Good Poems: American Places. A best-selling author, he has published more than two dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Pilgrims, Guy Noir and the Straight Skinny, and Homegrown Democrat. In 2006, Keillor played himself alongside a cast that included Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin and Kevin Kline, in the critically-acclaimed film adaptation of A Prairie Home Companion, directed by Robert Altman.

With Grammy, ACE, and George Foster Peabody awards, Keillor has also been honored with the National Humanities Medal, and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

For more information about Garrison Keillor, visit www.garrisonkeillor.com.

Cincinnati Arts Association SPONSORS

Season Sponsors:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), FURNITURE FAIR, LOCAL12 WKRC, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Macy’s, Heidelberg Distributing, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth, Ultimate Air Shuttle, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA

Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall – and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts. Each year, CAA presents a diverse schedule of events; serves upwards of 700,000 people in its venues; features the work of talented local, regional, and national artists in the Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center); and supports the work of more than one dozen resident companies. Since the inception of its acclaimed arts education programs in 1995, CAA has reached more than 1.4 million students.  http://www.CincinnatiArts.org

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October 18, 2016 · 6:35 am

THE MLH CARAVAN: A DIASPORA CALLING! Concert Series | Thu., Feb. 2 | Aronoff Center

caa_the-mlh-caravan-logoMS. LAURYN HILL
THE MLH CARAVAN: A DIASPORA CALLING! CONCERT SERIES

February 2, 2017 – 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall

On sale Friday, October 21 at 10:00 AM

CINCINNATI, OH – Ms. Lauryn Hill has announced additional dates for The MLH Caravan: A Diaspora Calling! Concert Series. The tour, presented by Ms. Hill, in association with Live Nation and global music and entertainment platform, Tidal, will be traveling to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and many more cities across North America. In additional to her headlining shows with The MLH Caravan, Ms. Hill also has some festival performances scheduled, with stops in Paris, St. Louis, and Tokyo.

The tour plays the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $250.00, $125.00, $75.00, $59.50, and $39.50, and  go on sale Friday, October 21 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office at 650 Walnut Street, downtown.

The concert series will bring aspects of the inaugural Diaspora Calling! Festival to the road. Each show will feature performances by artists from different parts of the African diaspora. Additional guest performers, as well as the full lineup for each show, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Of the concert series, Ms. Hill says: “The MLH Caravan allows me to continue the theme of unity and celebration of the many facets of cultural and artistic beauty throughout the African diaspora while on tour this summer and fall. In these days of tension, tumult and transition, an exchange of this kind can yield direction, expression, understanding, and empowerment, as well as connection, self-love, and appreciation that hopefully overflows into our respective communities.”

VIP experiences are available at each show. Options include a Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with Ms. Hill, and limited-edition merchandise bundles.  Click here for more details.

Tickets for all other shows are on sale now. Go to www.MsLaurynHill.com for tickets and more information.

Citi is the official credit card of The MLH Caravan: A Diaspora Calling! Concert. Citi card members will have access to presale tickets through Citi’s Private Pass Program. For complete presale details, visit  www.citiprivatepass.com.

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September 29, 2016 · 6:55 am

Cincinnati Arts Association Announces Four New Shows as Part of its 2016-17 Season

caa_logoCINCINNATI, OH – The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is pleased to announce four exciting shows as part of its 2016-17 Season. The shows go on sale Friday, October 7 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.

From a theatrical exploration of the war experience told through the memoirs of a 19-year-old GI to the world’s most respected taiko drummers from Japan to the live version of a very popular PBS KIDS® TV show, these exciting events are certain to continue CAA’s long-standing mission of presenting an eclectic mix of alternative entertainment choices to Cincinnati’s diverse audiences.  Additional events may be announced throughout the season.

CAA 2016-17 SEASON

PrintGHOSTS OF WAR: THE TRUE STORY OF A 19 YEAR-OLD GI
By Ryan Smithson;  adapted for the stage by William Massolia
Friday, December 9, 2016 – 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater     

Chicago’s acclaimed Griffin Theater Company returns to the Aronoff Center for a second year with a show about the impact of war. Ryan Smithson was a typical 16-year-old high-school student until 9/11. “I’d thought about joining the military the moment I saw the towers fall,” he relates in this profoundly moving theatrical production. Smithson enlisted in the Army Reserve the following year and, a year into the Iraq war, was deployed to an Army engineer unit as a heavy-equipment operator. His poignant, often harrowing account, especially vivid in sensory details, chronicles his experiences in basic training and his tour of duty in Iraq. To enhance the theatrical experience of the play, the performance is followed by a post-play discussion.  www.griffintheatre.com/ghosts-of-war

caa_neighborhood-live-promo1Daniel Tiger’s NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE!
Saturday, February 18, 2017 – 3:00 PM & 6:30 PM
Aronoff Center for the Arts – Procter & Gamble Hall            

Won’t you be our neighbor? The legacy of the beloved “Mister Rogers” lives on with the hit television series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, from The Fred Rogers Company and airing daily on PBS KIDS. Now, Daniel and all of his friends are hopping aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! Donning his iconic red sweater, Daniel takes the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore the vibrant world of their much-loved Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. This live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing, laughter, and “grr-ific” surprises will warm the hearts of multiple generations.  www.danieltigerlive.com

caa_dadan-promo1KODO: 35th Anniversary DADAN 2017 North American Tour
Sunday, February 19, 2017 – 7:00 PM
Aronoff Center for the Arts – Procter & Gamble Hall                   

Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art form. The vibrations created by the drummers not only reach the ears of the audience, they move listeners on a visceral level. In Japanese, the word “Kodo” holds a double meaning: “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm; or, in a different context, “children of the drum,” which reflects the group’s desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child.  Simultaneously raw and refined, the performance piece DADAN – which translates to “drumming men” in Japanese – features only Kodo’s young male performers. This powerful performance tests the limits of its player’s physical, technical, psychological, and spiritual abilities, all at the same time.  www.kodo.or.jp

Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles is a LIVE multi-media spectacular that takes you through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. Featuring high-definition screens and imagery – this stunning concert event delivers a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to The Beatles.

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
Monday, April 17, 2017 – 7:30 PM
Aronoff Center for the Arts – Procter & Gamble Hall             

RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles returns for a record seventh engagement with a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band. Featuring new songs and  high-definition imagery, this expanded RAIN adds even more hits that you know and love from the vast anthology of Beatles classics, such as “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Let It Be,” “Come Together,” and “Hey Jude.”  This stunning concert event takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to The Beatles.  www.raintribute.com 

TICKETS & INFORMATION

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

                *Additional ticketing fees may apply.  Ticket prices and fees subject to change. 

Aronoff Center Ticket Office Hours        

  • Monday-Friday:  9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday:  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Through intermission of the last show on performance days

CAA APPLAUDS ITS GENEROUS SPONSORS

SEASON SPONSORS:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), FURNITURE FAIR, LOCAL12 WKRC, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Heidelberg Distributing, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, Macy’s, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, Ultimate Air Shuttle, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.

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September 7, 2016 · 6:45 am

Anthony Hamilton – What I’m Feeling Tour | Sat., Oct. 15 | Aronoff Center

caa_anthony-hamilton-promoGRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST ANTHONY HAMILTON
ANNOUNCES FALL 2016 TOUR DATES
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LALAH HATHAWAY AND ERIC BENET

Saturday, October 15 – 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall 

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH AT 10:00 AM

CINCINNATI, OH – Grammy Award-winning recording artist ANTHONY HAMILTON is excited to announce Fall 2016 tour dates with special guests LALAH HATHAWAY and ERIC BENET.  The tour plays Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center on Saturday, October 15 at 8:00 PM.

Tickets range between $49.50 – $89.50 and go on sale Friday, September 9th at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.  VIP and Platinum seating will also be available.

Kicking off October 6th at The Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC, the four-week tour will hit major cities including Detroit; Washington, D.C.; New Orleans; Los Angeles; and more. Fans can expect to hear all of the artists’ hits, plus new music as each has released new albums this year. On March 25th, Hamilton released his fifth studio album, What I’m Feelin’, via RCA Records, which includes the hit single, “Amen.”

ANTHONY HAMILTON IN-CONCERT TOUR DATES

DATE               CITY                             VENUE

October 6        Durham, NC                Durham Performing Arts Center

October 7        Charleston, SC             N. Charleston Performing Arts Center

October 8        Washington, D.C.        Constitution Hall

October 9        Baltimore, MD            Modell Performing Arts Center At the Lyric

October 13      Louisville, KY               Palace Theatre

October 14      Detroit, MI                  Fox Theatre

October 15      Cincinnati, OH             Aronoff Center for the Arts

October 16      Augusta, GA                Bell Auditorium

October 20      Memphis, TN              Orpheum Theatre

October 21      Nashville, TN               Municipal Auditorium

October 22      Chattanooga, TN         Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

October 23      New Orleans, LA         Lakefront Arena

October 27      Ft. Lauderdale, FL       Broward Center For the Performing Arts

October 28      Jacksonville, FL            Moran Theater

October 29      Columbia, SC               Township Auditorium

October 30      Richmond, VA             Altria Theater

About Anthony Hamilton
The Grammy-Award winning singer has collaborated with a bevy of artists including Nas, Rick Ross, Carlos Santana, Jill Scott, Tupac and Al Green to name a few. With a talent that is recognized by some of the most profound figures of our time, Hamilton has performed for President Obama at the Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House and on the daytime talkshow The Real, as well as appeared on the Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.

Demonstrating his international reach, he recently took the stage in the UK and the Netherlands with a performance on BBC 1xtra Live Lounge that debuted on August 8th. In addition to his multiple chart-topping albums and singles, Hamilton earned a BET Award and has been praised by a plethora of outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, ESSENCE, Billboard, and more. Having covered Hamilton’s career throughout the years, NPR recently explored his North Carolina roots and will include him in the inaugural launch of their highly-anticipated docu-series Illuminated that aired in August.

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