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December 26, 2012 · 10:29 am

CCM’s A MOVEABLE FEAST Returns on Jan. 18, 2013

CCM_MoveableFeastBack by popular demand, this unique benefit event showcases students from UC’s College-Conservatory of Music in an evening of live entertainment
and by-the-bite cuisine.

CINCINNATI, OH—Cincinnati’s premiere fundraiser returns in early 2013 when the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) presents “A Moveable Feast!” The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, and this year’s “Feast” celebrates the theme “A Star is Born.”

A star-powered showcase of CCM’s world-class performing and media arts programs and state-of-the-art facilities, the fundraiser features samplings of artistic and culinary delights throughout CCM Village. Guests can enjoy backstage tours and plan their own schedule of 20-minute samplings of student entertainment, including Jazz, Musical Theatre, Piano, Opera, Drama, Dance, Orchestra and Chamber Winds performances, along with E-Media video productions and much more. This year’s artistic menu also includes a performance by CCM’s Steel Drum Band and entertainment by local CCM Alumni.

The evening’s program will begin in Corbett Auditorium with a prelude performance featuring the Jazz Ensemble and dancers from CCM’s Musical Theatre program. The “Feast” will conclude with a performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra. Cocktails and dinner-by-the-bite provided by Jeff Thomas Catering will be served throughout the evening. Learn more about “A Moveable Feast” by visiting http://ccm.uc.edu/support/events.

You can also experience some highlights from last year’s “Feast” courtesy of iSPYCINCY by visiting http://www.ispycincy.com/ccms-a-moveable-feast.

Event Time
6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18

Location
CCM Village
University of Cincinnati

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets to “A Moveable Feast” are on sale now:

  • Current Friends of CCM Member Tickets: $50
  • Young Professional (40 and under) Tickets: $35
  • General Public Tickets: $75 (ticket price includes a Friends of CCM membership)
  • Patron Host Tickets: $125 (ticket price includes raffle ticket and parking)

Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased online at ccm.uc.edu/support/events or by calling 513-556-2100. Event proceeds raised by the Friends of CCM, a group of 600 volunteers and an active board, support student scholarships for CCM “stars of tomorrow.”

Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit uc.edu/parking for more information on parking rates.

For directions to CCM Village, visit ccm.uc.edu/about/directions.

CCM Season Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Community Partner: ArtsWave

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the leading conservatories for the performing and electronic media arts, composition, scholarship and pedagogy.

CCM is the largest single source of performing arts events in Ohio with an annual calendar of nearly 1,000 performances and presentations, ranging from solo recitals to full-scale opera and musical theatre performances.

All event dates and programs are subject to change. For a complete calendar of events or to view CCM’s 2012-2013 season brochure visit our website at http://ccm.uc.edu.

UC’s College-Conservatory of Music – The Sound of Synergy

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December 4, 2012 · 9:53 pm

CCM’s THE LARAMIE PROJECT Earns LCT Nomination

CCM_Laramie ProjectPanelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music’s THE LARAMIE PROJECT with an LCT nomination for Ensemble in a Play as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT brings to life on stage the facts surrounding the death of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student whose brutal murder shocked the country in 1998. Kaufman and members of his theatre company traveled to Laramie, Wyoming, to conduct 200 interviews with the residents of the town. The result is a powerful dramatization of the murder, investigation and subsequent convictions – a sobering look into how hate is born and nurtured in the back streets of a friendly American town.

Panelists praised the ensemble cast which “meshed perfectly”: “the entire cast came together and worked together to produce a compelling piece of theatre.” The show itself was “moving” and “a powerful evening of theater.”

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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December 3, 2012 · 9:01 am

CCM’s REVUE REVIEW Earns Two LCT Nominations

CCM_logoPanelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music’s REVUE REVIEW with 2 LCT nominations for Direction of a Musical (Roger Grodsky) and Ensemble in a Musical, as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

A truly American art form, the golden age of the revue heralded the emergence of American musical theatre. Around the time of World War I, revues delighted audiences with songs by the likes of Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Irving Berlin, Eubie Blake, Noel Coward, the Gershwin brothers and Fats Waller. CCM’s REVUE REVIEW takes an exciting look back at these long-forgotten shows.

Panelists praised the ensemble cast for “strong voices and compelling performances’; “the best (and youngest!) group I have heard all year”. Roger Grodsky’s direction of the show was described as “genius!” The show was called “a marvelous piece of theater” and “a blockbuster performance!”

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.com.

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November 27, 2012 · 4:26 pm

Kickstarter Campaign for MY SUPER SECRET SPY TREEHOUSE

I wanted to share with you a big project I have been working on with some other CCM Theatre Graduates. It is a new interactive children’s T.V. show called MY SUPER SECRET SPY TREEHOUSE. The idea behind the program is to bring back the fun and inter-activeness of ’90s programming while keeping children up to date by teaching about positive uses of current technologies.

It is our goal to be able to produce the show in the independently, which would mean employment opportunities for many up and coming artists as well as a great showcase for CCM. We are hard at work on our first Kickstarter campaign in an effort to independently produce its first episode. This would give us the tools to properly pitch the show to the networks and get the first episode off the ground.

We are trying desperately to get the word out and are seeking help in community outreach. The arts is nothing without the support of the community and without the ability to spread the word.

There is a lot of great information on our Kickstarter page.

I would GREATLY appreciate your help on this exciting adventure and would like to thank you for being apart of supporting not only the arts, but the development and further growth of children’s entertainment.

Sincerely,
Chris Blem
chris@mytreehouseproject.com

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/treehouseproject/project-treehouse

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October 31, 2012 · 10:42 am

THE LARAMIE PROJECT runs Nov. 29-Dec. 1

THE LARAMIE PROJECT
Presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music Drama
Nov. 29-Dec. 1
University Heights

Directed by Richard E. Hess

The facts surrounding the death of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student whose brutal murder shocked the country in 1998, come to life on stage. Award-winning playwright Moisés Kaufman and members of his theater company traveled to Laramie, Wyoming, to conduct 200 interviews with the residents of the town. What resulted is a powerful dramatization of the murder, investigation and subsequent convictions—a sobering look into how hate is born and nurtured in the back streets of a friendly American town. Mature subject matter.

Admission is free, but reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, Nov. 26. Visit the CCM Box Office or call 513.556.4183 to reserve. Limit two tickets per order.

  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 29-30 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 1 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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