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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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August 31, 2016 · 6:58 am

DADA RAFIKI: I SEE YOU SISTER | Fri., Oct. 14 | Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

CAA_I See You Sister logoFriday, October 14 – 7:00 PM
Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

Tickets on sale Thursday, September 1 at 10:00 AM

CINCINNATI, OH – Award-winning Artist/Poet Annie Ruth and the Cincinnati Arts Association are proud to present Dada Rafiki: I see you sister, one of the most inspirational multicultural celebrations of music, dance, and song in Cincinnati, at the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater on Friday, October 14 at 7:00 PM.  

Tickets are $22.25 in advance | $32.25 at the door, and are on sale Thursday, September 1 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.

In 2005, Annie Ruth created Dada Rafiki as a solo exhibition, which was exhibited at the Arts Consortium of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Museum Center as a way of honoring women from all walks of life in the Tri-state area who make an impact  in our community. Since then, she has garnered the support of other artists in the community to honor both women and men. “Dada Rafiki,” which means Sister Friend in the Kiswahili language of Eastern Africa, has honored nearly 140 women over the past ten years and donated priceless art collections to schools and non-profit organizations to benefit the public in conjunction with the celebration.

“Dada Rafiki is a way of continuously honoring the spirit of many positive servants in our community and allowing the public to benefit from the universal power of art,” said Ruth.

This year’s event is themed “I see you sister“ and honors remarkable women who, even though they often serve behind the scenes, have established a legacy of giving within Greater Cincinnati. A special “Baba of Honor” will also be recognized during the event. Annie Ruth will serve as the host/emcee of this engaging and interactive evening, with featured performances by Spoken Soul Artist JaHipster, the Cultural Centre of India, Todd O’Neal and Friends, and Ed “Sax” Thomas & Company, with a special guest appearance from Carla Cook, Jazz vocalist and 2016 Taft Museum of Art Duncanson Artist-in-Residence.

Dada Rafiki: I see you sister Honorees

  • Brenda A. Neil Carter, SPHR – Director of Human Resources, Cincinnati Arts Association
  • Denise Davis – Medical Director, East Indiana Comprehensive Treatment Center
  • Sallie J. Elliott – C.E.O, Images of Excellence Corporation
  • Gloria M. Hayes – C.E.O., Caring Hearts Adult Daycare
  • Edna Howell-Parrish – Co-Director, Eckstein Cultural Arts Center
  • Marian Y. Profitt-Butler – Ministry Servant Leader, Bread from Heaven Outreach Ministries
  • Catherine Roma, DMA – Choral Activist and Conductor, World House Choir and Prison Choral Arts
  • Brenda Shirley – Retired Teacher, Cincinnati Public Schools
  • Carolyn Wallace – Owner, The Perfect Brew
  • Yolanda White – Ministry Leader, New Prospect Baptist Church & Dunamis Mime Ministry
  • Flora “Kathy” Young – Retired Teacher, Cincinnati Public Schools
  • Baba of Honor:  Ozie Davis III, MS, JD – Executive Director, Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation

ABOUT THE CREATOR OF DADA RAFIKI
Annie Ruth is a Cincinnati-based visual artist/poet who creates work that celebrates the human spirit. She is a trailblazer who has received critical acclaim for her work in the community – fusing her artistic talents with arts education and collaborating with major cultural institutions and museums to bring art directly to communities throughout the United States and abroad.

A few of her awards include an Athena International Leadership Award, YWCA Career Woman of Achievement, an Ohio Senate Commendation for her community service and artistic accomplishments, Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year, Cincinnati Herald Nefertiti Award, Taft Museum of Art Duncanson Artist in Residence, and the Leading Woman Award for Arts and Entertainment.

For more information about the history of Dada Rafiki and  how to help empower young women in the community, visit www.dadarafiki.net or contact Annie Ruth at (513) 821-9027 or annieruth@fuse.net.

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:  Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Heidelberg Distributing Company, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Macy’s, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth, Ultimate Air Shuttle, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.

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August 16, 2016 · 6:51 am

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: The Musical | Fri., Dec. 2 | Aronoff Center

CAA_Rudolph logo“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has taken the country by snowstorm.” – Hartford Courant 

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
LIVE ON STAGE AT THE ARONOFF CENTER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 7:00 PM 

Tickets on sale Friday, August 19 at 10:00 AM 

Touring Musical is Stage Adaptation of CBS’ Highest-Rated Christmas Special of All Time

CINCINNATI – Monday, August 15, 2016 – 35 Concerts is pleased to announce that a return engagement of the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest-running and highest-rated holiday television special will be live on stage with the critically-acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (www.rudolphthemusical.com).  The family favorite will play the Aronoff Center on Friday, December 2 at 7:00 PM for one performance only. Following two successful years of touring North America, the world’s most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters, including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas during three North American tours visiting more than 50 cities this holiday season. The national tour — a “holiday staple” (The Boston Globe) and an “utterly charming, top-notch production” (Orlando Sentinel) – kicks off November 14.  Tickets go on sale Friday, August 19 at 10:00 AM and are available at CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS, or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.

In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut, delighting audiences across the country. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is rapidly becoming a tradition for generations of children and adults, and we are so excited to bring the show to fans in Cincinnati,” says producing partner Jonathan Flom.

Projections, costumes, and characters will be faithfully brought to the stage against a backdrop of nostalgic set designs. The cast brings high energy to classic songs and dialogue, while irresistible and loveable puppets highlight the charming “roughness” from the television show’s stop-motion effects. Flom says, “We address all of the familiar story elements from the television special with a talented cast and puppeteers who help recreate the magic on stage. Since the special itself is a classic musical, the stage show does not feel at all like an adaptation and audiences are surprised and delighted when they hear full performances of additional iconic songs associated with the TV special, such as “Fame and Fortune” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”

The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is excluded from the Reindeer Games. He flees Christmastown and meets up with new friends Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius.  After finding The Island of Misfit Toys, Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph rescue his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?

Rudolph’s partnership with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center continues this year. A new illustrated storybook, T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games, will be available this year only at the stage show performances and other locations where Rudolph is appearing, such as at theme parks, zoos, aquariums, and science centers. A portion of the proceeds from all sales of the books will be donated to PACER.

For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com. 

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is produced by Right Angle Entertainment, Iconic Entertainment Studios and Premiere Producers LLC.

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