October 2025

October 2025

The Children’s Theatre reclaims The Emery ‘Auschwitz’ at the Museum Center

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Arts & Culture 6

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The Emery reborn | By David Lyman 6

Echoes of Auschwitz at Museum Center | By Dan Hurley 8

The A/C List 10

Focus on: Visual artists 20

Nine regional artists chosen by prominent local curators

The Datebook 24

Social calendar shines a spotlight on the movers and makers behind Greater Cincinnati’s fundraisers, friend-raisers and community events.

Names in the News 32

Snapshots 34

Rockin’ at Riverfest raises $800K for Best Point 34

GCF Women’s Fund marks 30 years 36

Nothing ‘Standard’ about Artworks’ ArtDinner 37

Fashion show brings in $190K for BBBS 38

Great Ohio River Swim buoys Adventure Crew 40

Reunion celebrates Cincinnati Preservation 40

Exotic Wheels attracts $12K for Cancer Support 41

Local Scouts benefit from fireworks fest 41

Black Art Speaks fetes first five years 42

Aviatra’s showcase of women artists 42

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Children’s Theatre’s block party celebrates Emery 45

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In 1982, as a member of the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati, I sang a concert with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra at The Emery Theater. Both groups were upstarts at the time, excited to perform in such a glorious acoustic. In the 43 years (Egad!) since, the space fell into disrepair and has seen a series of failed fits and starts at reclamation. Thankfully, the intrepid folks at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati finally found a way to bring The Emery back to life in spectacular fashion. Our David Lyman shares the story on Page 6.

Starting later this month, we all have the opportunity to delve into one of the darkest chapters in human history via the Auschwitz exhibit coming to Cincinnati Museum Center, and we owe it to each other to do so. Historian Dan Hurley and I met in 1991 thanks to the Cincinnati-Kharkiv Sister City Partnership. When visiting Ukraine, we came face-to-face with several powerful examples of anti-Semitism run amok. And

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Dan’s father happened to be part of the forces who liberated the Dachau concentration camp, the subject of his latest book. So it seemed only appropriate to have Dan preview this exhibit. See Page 8.

Visual art is a mostly solitary art form typically brought into public view through curators of for-profit and nonprofit galleries and schools. So we asked some of those curators to help us showcase a few of the region’s best and brightest. See Page 20 to learn about these artists and view some of their works.

Polly Campbell reflects on the value of palliative care, having experienced its benefits over the past several years amidst two significant personal losses. See Page 50 and glean from her lived experience.

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Arts & Culture

The Emery reborn

By David Lyman

Children’s Theatre reclaims a storied but neglected treasure

TheEmery is back.

You’ve probably heard that before. Over the course of the past 30 years, there have been several attempts to resuscitate the 114-year-old theater. None of them succeeded.

But this time, it’s for real.

On Oct. 10, after a $51.5 million renovation, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) will officially open the 1,500-seat theater as the home of its mainstage productions. According to TCT’s promotional materials, it will be the “most technologically advanced prosceniumstyle theatre in the United States.”

Big words. Especially in a city that has seen a boom in theater construction and renovation over the past decade.

The opening poses several questions. Why would TCT need such a venue? And how did they manage to make it work when so many others failed?

Let’s take a quick look back.

Since 1969, TCT has called the Taft Theatre home to its largest productions. It was an adequate venue. But it came with many limitations.

Chief among those was that the Taft is owned by someone else, the local branch of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, which also owns the Masonic Temple next door. Because of other contractual agreements, TCT could use the theater only 40 days a year. That may have been fine a couple of decades ago, but in recent years, TCT has been increasingly aggressive in promoting itself. Not surprisingly, demand for seats has grown markedly. Forty days were no longer enough.

They needed more: more flexibility, more performing dates, more control.

Now, they have it.

But another question lingers. How, when so many others had failed to redevelop The Emery, was TCT able to accomplish it?

The answer is simple, said Kim Kern, TCT president and CEO.

“First, up until recently, The Emery was not suitable for theatrical performance,” said Kern, who also spearheaded the building of TCT’s facility on Red Bank Road, which opened in 2015.

That unsuitability took many forms, the greatest being the minimal depth of the stage. At the Taft, the distance from the front of the stage to the back is 42 feet. Overhead, there are 74 linesets – pipes for hanging scenery. At The Emery, the depth is barely 30 feet.

And the number of linesets is just 20.

That’s all a bit technical, perhaps. But if you’ve ever seen a TCT mainstage show, you will know that they are relatively elaborate; sets come and go with regularity. That couldn’t be replicated at The Emery.

“The technology has changed,” said Kern. “Things that were impossible just 10 years ago are possible today. And it has made all the difference.”

The most noticeable innovation will be an

Photo by elizabeth Mariner

This is a project that sort of checks every box. It’s got historical preservation, it’s economic development, cutting edge technology, artistic excellence. It has clearly been the right thing to do.

– Lee Carter

800-square-foot wall at the rear of the stage made up of 312 LED panels. With programming, those panels can provide a multitude of backdrops and special effects. The imagery is startlingly crisp and vivid. We’ve seen this sort of thing regularly in Broadway in Cincinnati presentations at the Aronoff Center. The effect can be quite dazzling.

Those effects won’t end at the proscenium, either. Seven high-powered projectors mounted in the house will offer designers an infinite variety of options, from high-resolution video content to projection mapping – the same technology that turned the exterior of Music Hall into an eye-popping video canvas during “LumenoCity” in 2013.

“We also excavated 16 feet below the stage in order to install a pneumatic stage lift,” said Kern. “That way we can bring up sets directly from a lower level to the stage. But advances in technology are only one part of why we could make The Emery work.

“It’s also about who we are. We have

a long track record of success. We are 106 years old – pretty wellestablished. And even with just 40 days a year, we have been bringing 106,000 people downtown every year.”

Though The Emery is smaller than the Taft – 1,500 seats versus 2,500 at the Taft – an expanded performance schedule is likely to boost that attendance almost immediately.

“This has been one of the most satisfying and productive things I’ve ever done,” said Lee Carter, who co-chaired The Emery’s capital campaign along with board chair Allison Kropp. Those are powerful words from a man who has more than 50 years of involvement with all manner of civic groups, from the World Choir Games and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation to the Cincinnati Urban Design Review Board, Cincinnati Parks Foundation and the Thomas J. Emery Memorial Foundation. “This is a project that sort of checks every box,” Carter said. “It’s got historical preservation, it’s economic development, cutting edge technology, artistic excellence. It has clearly been the right thing to do.”

That wasn’t always his opinion of the project.

“When Kim called me, she said she wanted to talk to me about The Emery Theater,” Carter recalled. “I told her that ‘I’d love to talk to you, but I have to tell you I’m a skeptic.’ We met and talked for about half an hour. Kim is an

extraordinary leader. And she can be very convincing – I ended up co-chairing the campaign.”

Kropp admitted to being skeptical about the project, as well.

“I knew we needed a new home,” said Kropp. “But the first time I went through The Emery, I thought ‘This is like the Muppet theater.’ It was a shambles.” In case you are not Muppet-literate, she was talking about the 2011 movie, “The Muppets,” in which a depleted gang of Muppets come back together to host a telethon to save their crumbling theater. For the record, they had to raise only $10 million.

It probably didn’t help that, in 2019, the University of Cincinnati, which owned the building at the time, declared that the building was “beyond repair.”

“But the more we examined the building, the more we realized that it wasn’t beyond repair,” said Kropp. “The Emery was the right fit at the right time. This was an opportunity for smart growth.”

Carter believes that another reason for the project’s success is that the neighborhood around The Emery – and the attitude toward it – has changed so much. “The momentum in Over-the-Rhine is very different than it was 25 years ago,” he said.

“In particular, the changes in Washington Park and the renovation of Music Hall. Those sorts of developments were the cherry on top of the sundae as far as The Children’s Theatre was concerned.

There were a lot of people who thought it was important to invest in Over-the-Rhine and that elevating Over-the-Rhine was a high civic priority.”

Carter’s personal experience with The Emery goes back nearly 80 years.

“When I was in the second grade at Cincinnati Country Day School, we did a Shakespeare performance and I remember performing it at

The Emery.” Later, as a college student, he returned to The Emery stage as a member of the Princeton Triangle Show.

“In a way, this feels like coming home,” he said. 

“The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” opens Oct. 10 and runs through Oct. 26 at The Emery Theater, 1112 Walnut St., OTR.  thechildrenstheatre.com

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Echoes of Auschwitz

Museum Center exhibit tells story in survivors’ words

Asthe Allied Armies bore down on the German homeland in early 1945, the full extent of the horror unleashed by fascism became clear. Names of concentration and extermination camps – Auschwitz, Treblinka, Sobibór, Majdanek, Buchenwald, Dachau –headlined newspapers articles and newsreels and became touchpoints in Western history that somberly echo 80 years later.

Though few survivors or liberators of those horrific camps are still alive, what happened remains “eerily familiar to what is going on in the world today,” said Elizabeth Pierce, CEO of the Cincinnati Museum Center. That’s why the Museum Center and the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center are partnering to host the traveling exhibit, “Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away,” opening Oct. 18 at Union Terminal.

Auschwitz, in Poland, was the largest of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps. Between August 1941 and January 1945, over 1.3 million people were shipped by rail to Auschwitz. Some were condemned to forced labor, others subjected to cruel medical experiments. All slowly starved. Hundreds of thousands of others were murdered immediately upon arrival in the camp’s gas chambers. Auschwitz stands as the ultimate symbol of ruthless cruelty perpetrated in the name of a “Final Solution” to exterminate European Jewry.

The Holocaust is such a “massive, global event, it is hard to conceptualize the magnitude of what happened,” said Jackie Congedo, the CEO of HHC. “By focusing on what happened at one camp, Auschwitz, we can better understand the breadth and scale of what happened in this entire atrocity.”

The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum has drawn upon its vast artifact collections to organize the core story told by the traveling exhibit. Because of its massive size – 16,000 square feet – the CMC is one of the few sites in this country capable of mounting the exhibit and will serve as its final North American venue.

The story of Auschwitz is told primarily through the words of survivors. The importance of that cannot be overestimated. Robert Antelme, a survivor of Dachau, wrote that after years of dehumanizing treatment, camp survivors desperately “wanted at last to speak, to be

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heard” and reassert their humanity.

The exhibition as presented at Union Terminal will not just be an 80-year-old European story, but also a living Cincinnati story. Because of the unique relationship and collaboration of the CMC and HHC, the exhibit has been customized to Cincinnati.

“Something that the Museum Center does well,” according to Erica Wainwright, CMC’S associate vice president for exhibits, “is to bring stories to Cincinnati that are national and global stories that have a connection to our community.”

Beginning in 1948, Jewish survivors of the concentration camps began arriving in the United States in search of new, purposeful lives. Many of those who came to Cincinnati arrived by train and strode into their future lives through the grand Union Terminal rotunda. Over the last 25 years, HHC has systematically documented those refugee stories by recording detailed oral histories of their survival in Europe and experiences in postwar Europe and Cincinnati.

The local exhibit designers have woven these accounts throughout the exhibit. In the audio guide visitors will hear Warner Coppel tell of arriving at Union Terminal “with only a wife, a child and a suitcase.” Strategically placed video carousels will feature observations and memories of local survivors. And a concluding gallery will display photos, documents and artifacts, including Coppel’s suitcase, of the lives they left behind in Europe and the lives they built in Cincinnati.

Because of the size and emotional impact of the exhibit, it may be too much to visit both the temporary Auschwitz exhibit and the HHC permanent exhibit on the same day. But the arrival of the Auschwitz exhibit should prompt everyone to schedule a time to visit the Holocaust & Humanity Center at some point. It is simply the most powerful history exhibit in our region.

Many history museums either explicitly or implicitly ask the question, “What would you have done if you lived back then?” But HHC

The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum traveling exhibit tells the story of the Holocaust through its vast artifact collections, photographs and stories told by survivors.

I believe firmly and profoundly that whoever listens to a witness becomes a witness, so those who hear us, those who read us must continue to bear witness for us.

–

Elie

Wiesel, survivor of Auschwitz

recognizes the impossibility for anyone alive today to honestly answer how they would have responded in the 1930s and ’40s to Nazi propaganda designed to turn not just Jews, but Democratic Socialists, Communists, trade unionists, gays, Roma and the disabled into “others” deserving of punishment and elimination. Rather than asking what they would have done 90 years ago, the HHC helps visitors explore the 24 positive character traits of “Upstanders” and challenges each visitor to ask themselves how they should respond to today’s challenges.

Congedo believes two fundamental lessons emerge from HHC’s Auschwitz exhibit.

First, the difficult and frightening fact that what happened at Auschwitz was not perpetrated “outside of humanity. It was a construct of humanity, not something done by aliens or subhumans. It pulls Auschwitz and the Holocaust back into the conversation about what human beings are capable of doing to each other. That’s very important in the context of our world today.”

Her second takeaway is more hopeful. The stories of survivors woven through the exhibit, “remind visitors of the possibility we all have to persevere with resilience, to rebuild, to contribute in meaningful ways, to hold hope that our best days are in front of us. It is a call to action to be Upstanders, to be the best of humanity today.”

On April 4, 1945, units of

the U.S. Army liberated its first concentration camp at Ohrdruf, a subcamp of the larger Buchenwald Complex in Germany. A week later, Gens. Dwight Eisenhower, Omar Bradley and George Patton inspected the camp. What they found – piles of decomposing corpses, some partially cremated, and hundreds of desperate, emaciated survivors – was so shocking that even the battle-hardened Patton vomited at the sights and smells. Profoundly shaken, Eisenhower wrote that he had “never been so angry in his life” and that the “English language didn’t even have words” that could describe what he saw.

Eisenhower ordered that going forward whenever the Allies liberated a concentration camp, as many American soldiers as possible were to be sent into the camps to put eyes on what the Nazis had perpetrated. He feared that someday people would try to deny the horrors unleashed by the Nazis and he wanted witnesses who could speak forcefully about what the Allies fought against.

With few survivors or liberators of Auschwitz, Ohrdruf or Dachau still alive to bear firsthand testimony, it is now up to us, their children and grandchildren, to heed Eisenhower’s command and become a new generation of witnesses who can attest that what ended 80 years ago is neither far away nor long ago.

As author Elie Wiesel, a survivor of Auschwitz, wrote, “I believe firmly and profoundly that whoever listens to a witness becomes a witness, so those who hear us, those who read us must continue to bear witness for us.” 

 cincymuseum.org

Characters Strengths survey at:

 holocaustandhumanity.org

Dan Hurley is a local historian. His latest book, “Crossing Borders, Expanding Boundaries: A White Soldier’s Experience of the WWII Segregated Army,” tells the story of his father, who was an officer with an all-African American truck company who were liberators at Dachau.

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“...rich, buttery mezzo tone, a genuinely beautiful voice.” Observer

• A graduate of Miami University (Oxford), she won first prize at numerous competitions including the Young Concert Artists International Auditions

• Has performed internationally, singing many title roles including Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni with San Diego Opera and debuting the role of Sesto in Handel’s Julius Caesar at Opera Theater of Saint Louis

• Has made both concert and recital appearances, including participating in Plácido Domingo’s worldfamous singing competition Operalia in Riga, Latvia

The A/C List

Cultural Exhibits/Tours

American Construction Toy Museum | Norwood. actmuseum.org

ƒ Preservation and history of three-dimensional building toys in America

American Legacy Tours | Over-the-Rhine. 859-951-8560. americanlegacytours.com

ƒ Historic tours in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

American Sign Museum | Camp Washington. 513-541-6366. americansignmuseum.org

ƒ Saturdays, noon & 2 p.m. & Sundays, 2 p.m. Guided museum tours

Archaeological Research Institute | Lawrenceburg. 812-290-2966. exploreari.org

ƒ Hands-on educational experiences

ArtWorks Mural Tours | artworkscincinnati.org

ƒ By appointment only. Walking tours of Pendleton, Over-the-Rhine and downtown

Behringer-Crawford Museum | Covington. 859-491-4003. bcmuseum.org

ƒ Thru 2025. “The Legacy of Behringer-Crawford Museum: 75 Years of Art, Culture and Community”

Betts House | West End. 513-6510734. facebook.com/thebettshouse

ƒ By appointment only. Oldest home in Cincinnati

Blue Ash Historical Society | Historic Hunt House, Blue Ash. 513-7456260. blueashhistoricalsociety.org

ƒ Oct. 11, 1-4 p.m. Boos & Moos

Brewing Heritage Trail Tour Center | Over-the-Rhine. 513-604-9812. brewingheritagetrail.org

ƒ Queen City beverage history

Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame | Brady Music Center, The Banks. cincyblackmusicwalkoffame.org

ƒ Daily, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Queen City contributions to Black music

Cincinnati Fire Museum | Downtown. 513-621-5553. cincyfiremuseum.com

ƒ Permanent collection. Historic artifacts and equipment

Cincinnati Food Tours | Over-the-Rhine. 513-602-5602. cincinnatifoodtours.com

ƒ Queen City food heritage

Cincinnati Museum Center | Queensgate. 513-287-7000. cincymuseum.org

ƒ Oct. 18-April 12. “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.”

Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford. cincynature.org

ƒ Nature trails and ponds amidst old-growth forest

Cincinnati Observatory | Hyde Park. cincinnatiobservatory.org

ƒ Oldest professional observatory in the United States

Cincinnati Type & Print Museum | Lower Price Hill. cincinnatitypeprintmuseum.org

ƒ Permanent collection: equipment, tools and artifacts

Cincinnati Zoo | Avondale. 513-281-4700. cincinnatizoo.org

ƒ World-class fauna and flora

Findlay Market | Over-the-Rhine. findlaymarket.org

ƒ Ohio’s oldest, continuously operated public market

Friends of Music Hall | Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. 513-621-2787. friendsofmusichall.org

ƒ Indoor and outdoor tours of Queen City landmark

Glendale Heritage Preservation | Village Square, Glendale. 513-771-8722. glendaleheritage.org

ƒ Permanent exhibit. Displays of Glendale’s history

Greater Cincinnati Police Museum | Pendleton. 513-300-3664. police-museum.org

ƒ Permanent collection. Historic artifacts and equipment

Harriet Beecher Stowe House | Walnut Hills. 513-751-0651. stowehousecincy.org

ƒ Historic family home of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” author and later a “Green Book” location

Heritage Village Museum | Sharonville. 513-563-9484. heritagevillagecincinnati.org

ƒ Oct. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. Period Dinner: “A Brothers Grimm Adventure”

Holocaust & Humanity Center | Cincinnati Museum Center, Queensgate. 513-487-3055. holocaustandhumanity.org

ƒ Media, artifacts, art and interactive exhibitions commemorating the Holocaust

Imperial Theatre | Mohawk, Over-the-Rhine. imperialmohawk.org

ƒ Oct. 11, 10 a.m. Second Saturday tours

Krohn Conservatory | Eden Park. 513421-4086. cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks

ƒ Thru Oct. 12. “A Healing Garden”

Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad | Lebanon. lebanonrr.com

ƒ Oct. 10 & 24, 11 a.m. “The Lebanon Experience” historic train ride

ƒ Oct. 18-19 & 25-26. “Pumpkin Express” fall-themed train ride

Lloyd Library and Museum | Downtown. 513-721-3707. lloydlibrary.org

ƒ Permanent exhibit. George Rieveschl Jr.: History of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

ƒ Thru Nov. 21. “American Medicine at a Crossroads, 1820-1910”

Mercantile Library | Downtown. 513-621-0717. mercantilelibrary.com

ƒ Oldest membership library west of the Alleghenies

The Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad offers several special experiences this month, showing off local foliage and more.

Milford Historical Society | Promont, Milford. 513-248-0324. milfordhistory.net

ƒ Permanent exhibit. Historical displays of art, artifacts and more

Mt. Adams Civic Association | 513-235-3957. mtadamscincy.org

ƒ By appointment only. Historic walking tours

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | The Banks, downtown. 513-333-7500. freedomcenter.org

ƒ Permanent collection exploring themes of individual freedom

ƒ Thru Dec. 7. “Faith & (in)Justice”

National VOA Museum of Broadcasting | West Chester. 513-777-0027. voamuseum.org

ƒ Radio’s golden age and Cincinnati’s role in America’s global voice

Newport Aquarium | Newport. newportaquarium.com

ƒ Showcase of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures

Over-the-Rhine Museum | 513-813-7309. otrmuseum.org

ƒ Oct. 18, 2 p.m. North of Liberty Walking Tour (departs from Findlay Market)

ƒ Oct. 19, 2 p.m. South of Liberty Walking Tour (departs from Music Hall)

ƒ Oct. 11, 10 a.m. Women’s History Walking Tour (departs from Washington Park)

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | Hamilton. 513-868-1234. pyramidhill.org

ƒ Fridays, 6 p.m. & Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Guided tours of Fortified Hill

Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati | Covington. cincirailmuseum.org

ƒ Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exhibited railroad yard collection

RAPTOR Inc. | Milford. raptorinc.org

ƒ Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m. Open house - birds of prey sanctuary

Skirball Museum | Hebrew Union College, Clifton. 513-221-1875. csm.huc.edu

ƒ Permanent exhibit: “An Eternal People: The Jewish Experience”

Taft Museum of Art | Lytle Park, downtown. 513-241-0343. taftmuseum.org

ƒ Historic home, art collection and exhibits

Tri-State Warbird Museum | Batavia tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org

ƒ Permanent exhibitions of military and historic aviation

Valley View Nature Preserve | Milford. valleyviewcampus.org

ƒ Preserved 190-acre farm and open land

Vent Haven Museum | Ft. Mitchell. 859-341-0461. venthaven.org

ƒ By appointment only. World’s only museum dedicated to ventriloquism

White Water Shaker Village | Harrison. whitewatervillage.org

ƒ Oct. 4, 2-5 p.m. Open housepreserved historic village

William Howard Taft National Historic Site | Mt. Auburn. nps.gov/wiho/index.htm

ƒ Historic home of U.S. president and Supreme Court justice

Dance

College-Conservatory of Music

| Cohen Studio Theater, University of Cincinnati. 513-556-4183. ccm.uc.edu

ƒ Oct. 16-18. Student Choreographers’ Showcase

DE LA Dance Company | Anderson Center, Anderson Twp. deladancecompany.org

ƒ Oct. 3-13. “Frankenstein”

Exhale Dance Tribe | Jarson Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-621-2787. exhaledancetribe.org

ƒ Oct. 25, 8 p.m. “Frown Upside Down”

Mutual Dance Theatre | JarsonKaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-494-6526. mutualdance.org

ƒ Oct. 3-4. “Deeply Rooted Dance Theater”

Fairs/Festivals/Markets

America’s River Roots Festival | Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky riverfronts. americasriverroots.com

ƒ Oct. 8-12. Celebration of Ohio River’s music, cuisine and culture

Blooms & Berries Farm Market | Loveland. bloomsandberries.com

ƒ Thru Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Fall on the Farm

Camp Joy | Clarksville. camp-joy.org

ƒ Oct. 4. JoyFest: games, craft fair, activities and live music

Charm at the Farm Markets | Lebanon. charmatthefarm.com

ƒ Oct. 17-19. Open-air vintage market: rustic gifts, furniture and home decor

Cincinnati Coffee Festival | Music Hall Ballroom, Over-the-Rhine. cincinnaticoffeefestival.com

ƒ Oct. 25-26. Java festival to benefit Ohio River Foundation

Cincinnati Zoo | Avondale. 513-281-4700. cincinnatizoo.org

ƒ Oct. 3-30 (closed Mondays). Jack O’Lantern Glow

ƒ Weekends, Oct. 11-26, noon-5 p.m. HallZOOween

City Flea | Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine. thecityflea.com

ƒ Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fall Market

Covington Farmers Market | 600 block of Washington St., Covington. greatneighborhoods.org

ƒ Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Regional market

East Walnut Hills Farmers Market | Madison Road at Woodburn. ewhfarmersmarket.com

ƒ Fridays, 4-7 p.m. Produce, baked goods and arts & crafts

Gorman Heritage Farm | Evendale. gormanfarm.org

ƒ Oct. 4-5. Sunflower Festival

Hyde Park Farmers’ Market | Hyde Park Square. hydeparkfarmersmarket.com

ƒ Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Regional food and beverage market

King’s Island | Mason. 513-754-5700. visitkingsisland.com

ƒ Thru Nov. 1. Halloween Haunt

ƒ Thru Nov. 2. Tricks and Treats

Lebanon Oktoberfest | Bicentennial Park, Lebanon. warrenswcd.com/lebanon-oktoberfest.html

ƒ Oct. 10-11. German-style music, food and beer

Madeira Farmers Market | Dawson Road at Miami Avenue, Madeira. madeirafarmersmarket.com

ƒ Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. Local growers and purveyors

Mammoth Music & Arts Festival | 6th Street, Newport. mammothnewport.com

ƒ Oct. 5, noon-8 p.m. Celebrating live music and original art

Market Bleu | Contemporary Arts Center. marketbleu.com

ƒ Oct. 11, 6-10 p.m. Handcrafted products and fine arts

Northside Farmers Market | Heart of Northside, Northside. northsidefm.org

ƒ Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. Regional food and beverage market

Ohio Renaissance Festival | Waynesville. 513-897-7000. renfestival.com

ƒ Weekends. 16th-century music, art, food and culture

Ohio Sauerkraut Festival | Waynesville. sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com

ƒ Oct. 11-12. Celebration of the many uses of sauerkraut

Waynesville Fall Fest | Waynesville. waynesvillefallfest.com

ƒ Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sundays, noon-6p.m. Fall activities, games and ghost town village

The Well | Walnut Hills. thewell.world

ƒ Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. “My River, My Roots, My Freedom” opening celebration

Westwood Works | Westwood Town Hall. westwoodworks.org

ƒ Oct. 4, noon-6 p.m. Art Show & Wine Festival

Film

Avondale Film Festival | Avondale. growavondale.org/ avondale-film-festival

ƒ Oct. 11. Spotlighting local talents of Black community

Cincinnati Arts Association | Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-621-2787. cincinnatiarts.org

ƒ Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. “Twilight” in Concert

Cincinnati Museum Center | Queensgate. 513-287-7000. cincymuseum.org/omnimax

ƒ Now playing/OMNIMAX . “Space: The New Frontier” • “Call of the Dolphins”

Cincinnati World Cinema | Garfield Theatre, downtown. 859-957-3456. cincyworldcinema.org

ƒ Films from around the globe

Cindependent Film Fest | Contemporary Arts Center. 214-843-6781. cindependentfilmfest.org

◆ Cindependent Spotlight:

‚ Oct. 11, 6 p.m. Cindependent 2025: Best Of Shorts

‚ Oct. 25, 6 p.m. “Homebodies”

Fitton Center | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. fittoncenter.org

ƒ Oct. 31, 10 p.m. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

NightLight 513 | Covington Plaza, Covington. nightlight513.com

ƒ Oct. 2, 7 p.m. “Wicked”

ƒ Oct. 3, 7 p.m. “The Shining”

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | Hamilton. 513-868-1234. pyramidhill.org

ƒ Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. “Friday the 13th”

Taft Theatre | Downtown. tafttheatre.org

ƒ Oct. 7, 8 p.m. “Evil Dead” in Concert

Woodward Theater | Over-the-Rhine. 513-345-7981. woodwardtheater.com

ƒ Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. “Stop Making Sense”

ƒ Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. “My Omaha”

Literary/Lectures

Barnes & Noble | 513-972-5146. barnesandnoble.com

ƒ Oct. 2, 3 p.m. S.D. House “Dead Man Blues” (virtual)

ƒ Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Louise Penny “The Black Wolf” (virtual)

Bogart’s | Short Vine, Corryville. bogarts.com

ƒ Oct. 26, 8 p.m. Ashlen Hilliard: “Psychology of Cults”

Cincinnati Preservation | 513-721-4506. cincinnatipreservation.org

Violinist Stella Chen, Gramophone Magazine’s Young Artist of the Year, performs Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 24-25

ƒ Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m. Preservation in the Park: Heather Churchman: “History of the Latonia Race Track” (The Porch, Washington Park)

ƒ Oct. 24, noon. Fall Forum w/ Julie Olds (Hilton Netherland Plaza, downtown)

Cincy Bookstore Crawl | cincybookstorecrawl.my.canva.site

ƒ Oct. 3-5. Independent bookstore crawl

Fitton Center | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. fittoncenter.org

ƒ Oct. 1, noon. Celebrating Self Speaker Series: One City One Book: “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women”

Joseph-Beth Booksellers | Rookwood Commons, Norwood. 513-396-8960. josephbeth.com

ƒ Oct. 5, 2 p.m. Discussion: Julie Berry “If Looks Could Kill”

ƒ Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m. Discussion: Judith Orloff “The Highly Sensitive Rabbit” (virtual)

ƒ Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Discussion: Rachel Ignotofsky “Dinosaurs”

Knox Church | Hyde Park. 513-321-2573. tyls2025.paperform.co

ƒ Oct. 25, 4 p.m. Tom York Lecture Series: Cole Arthur Riley

Mercantile Library | Downtown. 513-621-0717. mercantilelibrary.com

ƒ Oct. 14, 6 p.m. Discussion: John U. Bacon “The Gales of November”

ƒ Oct. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Three Authors, One Evening: An Evening with James Stewart III, Brock Clarke & Brian Trapp

ƒ Oct. 25, 6-10 p.m. Niehoff XXXVI: Colson Whitehead – fundraiser and talk

Word of Mouth Cincinnati | MOTR Pub, Over-the-Rhine. cincywordofmouth.com | motrpub.com

ƒ Oct. 26, 6 p.m. Open poetry

Bach Ensemble at St. Thomas | St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace Park. 513-831-2052. bachensemble.org

ƒ Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. “The World on a String”: Music for violin and cello

ƒ Oct. 26, 5 p.m. Bach Vespers

Blues Dance Cincinnati | Carnegie Center, Columbia Tusculum. facebook.com/BluesDanceCincinnati

ƒ Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Tuesday Blues

Bogart’s | Short Vine, Corryville. bogarts.com

ƒ Oct. 1, 7 p.m. Franz Ferdinand

ƒ Oct. 4, 7 p.m. The Four Horsemen

ƒ Oct. 5, 6 p.m. Here Come the Mummies

ƒ Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Matt Maltese

ƒ Oct. 10, 7 p.m. JOHNNYSWIM

ƒ Oct. 22, 6 p.m. Mushroomhead

ƒ Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Like Moths To Flames

ƒ Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Everclear

Brady Music Center | The Banks, downtown. bradymusiccenter.com

ƒ Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Alex Warren

ƒ Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. J.I.D

Caffè Vivace | Walnut Hills. 513-601-9897. caffevivace.com

ƒ Most evenings. Live jazz

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption | Covington. 859-431-2060. cathedralconcertseries.org

ƒ Oct. 26, 3 p.m. Musica Sacra

Chamber Music Cincinnati | Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. 513-342-6870. cincychamber.org

ƒ Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Brentano Quartet

Chamber Music Network | Cincinnati Art Museum. chambermusicnetwork.org

ƒ Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ChamberPalooza

Christ Church Cathedral | Downtown. 513-621-1817. cincinnaticathedral.com

ƒ Oct. 5, 5 p.m. Choral Evensong

◆ 12:10 p.m. Music Live at Lunch (Christ Church Chapel):

‚ Oct. 7. Danielle Hundley, flute

‚ Oct. 14. James Meade, guitar

‚ Oct. 21. In Vista Winds

‚ Oct. 28. Walnut Hills High School Choir

Christ Church Glendale | Glendale. 513-771-1544. christchurchglendale.org

ƒ Oct. 5, 4 p.m. Choral Evensong

ƒ Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Gala Organ Concert

ƒ Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Halloween Organ Concert

Cincinnati Arts Association | JarsonKaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-621-2787. cincinnatiarts.org

ƒ Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. The Lightfoot Band

Cincinnati Boychoir | Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. 513-396-7664. cincinnatiboychoir.org

ƒ Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. BoySing! Treble Festival

Cincinnati Civic Orchestra | Glendale Lyceum, Glendale. 513-861-9978. cincinnaticivicorchestra.org

ƒ Oct. 26, 3 p.m. Fall Concert

Cincinnati Community Orchestra | Church of the Savior United Methodist, Montgomery. 513-317-0300. cincinnaticommunityorchestra.org

ƒ Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. “Brahms and Frenemies”

Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra | 513-280-8181. cincinnatijazz.org

ƒ Oct. 12, 2 p.m. Jazz@First: “Two Pianos, One Soul: A Brazilian Jazz Voyage” Thiago Camargo, piano; Phil DeGreg, piano (First Unitarian Church, Avondale)

ƒ Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Big Band Series: “CCJO Meets Stevie Wonder” (The Redmoor, Mt. Lookout Square)

Cincinnati Museum Center | Queensgate. 513-287-7000. cincymuseum.org

ƒ Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. Music in the Museum: Vincent Dubois, organ; Rusty Burge, percussion

Cincinnati String Project | cincinnatistringproject.org

ƒ Oct. 25, 5 p.m. “Echoes of Home” (All Saints Episcopal Church, Pleasant Ridge)

ƒ Oct. 26, 5 p.m. “Echoes of Home” (Temple Sholom, Blue Ash)

Cincinnati Symphony & Pops | Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-3300. cincinnatisymphony.org

ƒ Oct. 3-4. (CSO) “Cristian Măcelaru’s Debut” Cristian Măcelaru, conductor; Hélène Grimaud, piano

ƒ Oct. 18-19. (CSO) “Dame Jane Conducts Mozart” Dame Jane Glover, conductor; Stefani Matsuo, violin; Christian Colberg, viola

ƒ Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. (Pops) Ingrid Michaelson

ƒ Oct. 24-25. (CSO) “Barber & Shostakovich” Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor; Stella Chen, violin

ƒ Oct. 30, 8 p.m. (CSO) Proof: “Día de Los Muertos”

Classical Revolution | The Loon, Northside. classicalrevolutioncincinnati.com

ƒ Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. Chamber music in casual bar setting

Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Clifton. 513-497-2860. cliftonculturalarts.org

◆ 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Rooftop Sessions:

‚ Oct. 2. Colin Palmieri Quartet

‚ Oct. 9. Jess Lamb

‚ Oct. 16. Comer, Ronstadt & Feist

‚ Oct. 23. Cadillac Preachers

‚ Oct. 30. Ms. Jaz & Jamset

College-Conservatory of Music | University of Cincinnati. 513-556-4183. ccm.uc.edu

ƒ Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Philharmonia: “Chorales and Counterpoint” (Corbett Auditorium)

ƒ Oct. 4, 5 p.m. Starling Showcase (Cohen Studio Theater)

ƒ Oct. 5, 2 p.m. Giuliano Graniti Memorial Concert (Werner Recital Hall)

ƒ Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. Brass Choir: “79 Years of Brilliance in Brass” (Corbett Auditorium)

ƒ Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital: “Beethoven, Liszt, and the Domestic Piano Concerto” Dror Biran, piano;

Michael Chertock, piano (Werner Recital Hall)

ƒ Oct. 12, 2 p.m. Faculty Recital: “Duo Violin and Piano” (Werner Recital Hall)

ƒ Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m. “Quartets and Quintets: The Music of Jennifer Higdon” (Emery Hall, Room 3250)

ƒ Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Philharmonia and Wind Symphony: “Symphonic Brilliance: The Music of Jennifer Higdon” (Corbett Auditorium)

ƒ Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. Opera students and Percussion Ensemble: “Opera, Chamber and Percussion: The Music of Jennifer Higdon” (Werner Recital Hall)

ƒ Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. Chamber Choir and Chorale: “Choral and Chamber Music of Jennifer Higdon” (Corbett Auditorium)

ƒ Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Faculty Recital: “The Heart of Benjamin Britten” Dan Weeks, tenor; Quinn Patrick Ankrum, mezzo soprano; Margaret Tung, horn; Donna Loewy, piano (Werner Recital Hall)

ƒ Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital: “Loving, Longing & Leaving” Kenneth Shaw, bass-baritone; Kirill Kuzmin, piano (Werner Recital Hall)

ƒ Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Composition Series: “Sonic Explorations” (Cohen Studio Theater)

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

Sunday, October 5 | 5:00 pm Choral Evensong (Pre-service organ recital at 4:30 pm)

Sunday, October 19 | 3:00 pm Organ Recital (Michael Unger)

Sunday, November 2 | 5:00 pm Fauré’s Requiem

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College-Conservatory of Music (cont.)

ƒ Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble and Junior Youth Wind Ensemble: “Gloriosa” (Corbett Auditorium)

ƒ Oct. 26, 2 p.m. Gino Dimario Scholarship Recital (Werner Recital Hall)

ƒ Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. UC Choruses: Fall Concert (Corbett Auditorium)

ƒ Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Concert Orchestra: “Ray on My Mind” (Corbett Auditorium)

Collegium Cincinnati | Christ Church Cathedral, downtown. collegiumcincinnati.org

ƒ Oct. 19, 3 p.m. Michael Unger, organ

Evendale Cultural Arts Center | Evendale. 513-563-1350. evendaleohio.org/cultural-arts-center

ƒ Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Sam Edelston, dulcimer (Bell Tower Arts Pavilion)

Fairfield Community Arts Center | Fairfield. 513-867-5348. fairfield-city.org

ƒ Oct. 31, 8 p.m. The Undercovers: Rogers, Richie & Robinson

Fitton Center | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. fittoncenter.org

ƒ Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. Christopher

Andrews Quintet

ƒ Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. The Conjurors

Fountain Square | Downtown. 513-621-4400. myfountainsquare.com

◆ Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Jazz at the Square:

‚ Oct. 7. Brooks Giles Quartet

‚ Oct. 14. Organized Gentlemen

‚ Oct. 21. Matt McAllister’s Tough Friend

‚ Oct. 28. Higher Heights

◆ Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. Fountain Blues

‚ Oct. 1. Jimmy D Rogers

‚ Oct. 8. Cheryle Renee & Shorty Star

‚ Oct. 15. Dave Burke

‚ Oct. 22. Noah Wotherspoon

‚ Oct. 29. Jake Hambone

◆ Fridays, 7 p.m. Jammin’ on the Square

‚ Oct. 3. Pop Goes the Emo

‚ Oct. 10. Fairbanks 142

‚ Oct. 17. Jam Band Jovi

‚ Oct. 24. Water Balloon Band

‚ Oct. 31. Naked Karate Girls

◆ Saturdays, 7 p.m. Fountain of Soul

‚ Oct. 4. Alter Egoz

‚ Oct. 11. Ariel Underwood

‚ Oct. 18. Turned Up Band

‚ Oct. 25. Siobahn

Greater Cincinnati Guitar Society

| Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theater, Playhouse in the Park, Mt. Adams. cincinnatiguitarsociety.org

ƒ Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. 2024 Guitar Foundation of America winner Leonela Alejandro

Hard Rock Casino | Downtown. hardrockcasinocincinnati.com

ƒ Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters

ƒ Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Jason Bonham

The Härth Room | Downtown. theharthroom.com/music

ƒ Wednesday-Saturday. Live jazz

Heritage Bank Center | Downtown. heritagebankcenter.com

ƒ Oct. 16, 8 p.m. Brandy & Monica

The Jazz Spoon | Forest Park. thejazzspoon.com

ƒ Friday-Saturday. Live jazz

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra | Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University. 859-431-6216. kyso.org

ƒ Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.: “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror”

Linton Chamber Music | First Unitarian Church, Avondale. 513-381-6868. lintonmusic.org

ƒ Oct. 5, 4 p.m. “Grand Music for Winds & Strings”

Linton Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions | 513-381-6868. peanutbutterandjam.org

◆ Heroic Harmonies:

‚ Oct. 2, 10:30 a.m. (Greenhills Branch Library)

‚ Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. (Union Presbyterian Church)

‚ Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m. (North Central Branch Library)

‚ Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m. (Price Hill Branch Library)

‚ Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. (Green Township Branch Library)

‚ Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. (Mt. Healthy Branch Library)

‚ Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. (Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church)

‚ Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. (Cheviot Branch Library)

‚ Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. (Sycamore Presbyterian Church)

‚ Oct. 29, 6 p.m. (Living God Church, Avondale)

Longworth-Anderson Series | Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. longworth-andersonseries.com

ƒ Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project

Ludlow Garage | Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com

ƒ Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Emmaline

ƒ Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. Choir! Choir! Choir!

Two legendary pianists in one week at the Taft Theatre: Herbie Hancock on Oct. 17 and Jon Batiste on Oct. 21.

ƒ Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m. Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

ƒ Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Four80east

ƒ Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. David Nail

ƒ Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Dead Letter Office

ƒ Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. Ruben Studdard

ƒ Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. TAZ

ƒ Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Revisiting Creedence

ƒ Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta Rhythm Section

ƒ Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. Joshua Radin

ƒ Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Otis Gibbs

Madison Theater | Covington. 859-491-2444. madisontheater.com

ƒ Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Women in Blues from Beale Street

ƒ Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. Panzerfaust

ƒ Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Walk On Homeboys

ƒ Oct. 21-22, 8 p.m. They Might Be Giants

ƒ Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Neighbor

ƒ Oct. 24, 8 p.m. She’s Crafty - All Female Beastie Boys Tribute • Rittz

ƒ Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Big Daddy Weave • High Fade

ƒ Oct. 26, 8 p.m. Kings of Thrash

ƒ Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Kings Kaleidoscope

Matinée Musicale | Memorial Hall, Overthe-Rhine. matineemusicalecincinnati.org

ƒ Oct. 12, 3 p.m. Megan Moore, mezzo-soprano

MegaCorp Pavilion at Ovation | Newport. promowestlive.com

ƒ Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Psychedelic Furs

ƒ Oct. 11, 7 p.m. T-Pain

ƒ Oct. 20, 6 p.m. My Morning Jacket

ƒ Oct. 25, 6 p.m. Gov’t Mule

Memorial Hall | Over-the-Rhine. 513-977-8838. memorialhallotr.com

ƒ Oct. 16, 8 p.m. Donna the Buffalo

ƒ Oct. 21, 8 p.m. Eric Johnson

ƒ Oct. 26, 8 p.m. Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones

ƒ Oct. 28, 8 p.m. The Musical Box: “Genesis Live”

Musica Sacra | Cathedral Basilica, Covington. 513-385-5583. musica-sacra.org

ƒ Oct. 26, 3 p.m. Fall concert

Northern Kentucky University | Greaves Concert Hall, Highland Heights. 859-572-5464. music.nku.edu

ƒ Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Wind Symphony

ƒ Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Philharmonic Orchestra

ƒ Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Vocal jazz

ƒ Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Fall choral concert

October Festival Choir | Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, Clifton. mtauburnpresby.org/music

ƒ Oct. 5, 4 p.m. Fauré: Requiem. Chris Miller, conductor

Queen City Balladeers | Leo Coffeehouse, Zion United Church of Christ, Norwood. queencityballadeers.org

ƒ Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. Laughing Lizards, Yard Cars, Riley School

ƒ Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m. Cawood and the Kudzu Kin, Jim Duff, Dwight Smith

ƒ Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Open mic

ƒ Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. Stick & Bindle, Max Bartos, the Screech Sisters

Radio Artifact | Urban Artifact, Northside. radioartifact.com

ƒ Sundays, 4 p.m. Open jam

ƒ Thursdays, 7 p.m. Open jazz

Riverbend Music Center | Anderson Twp. 513-232-6220. riverbend.org

ƒ Oct. 4, 6:45 p.m. Judas Priest and Alice Cooper

ƒ Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Pierce the Veil

River’s Edge Brass Band | riversedgebrass.com

ƒ Oct. 26, 3 p.m. (St. Columban Church, Loveland)

Schwartz’s Point | Five Points, Over-the-Rhine. thepointclub.weebly.com

ƒ Thursdays-Sundays. Live jazz

SingOUT Cincy | singoutcincy.com

ƒ Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. “CaBOOret” (Somerhaus, Over-the-Rhine)

Slavic Voices | Ascension & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Wyoming. slavicvoices.org

ƒ Oct. 25, 7 p.m. “Silent Songs”

Sorg Opera House | Middletown. sorgoperahouse.org

ƒ Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Gabriel Sanchez: “The Prince Experience”

ƒ Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Cincinnati Transit Authority: A Chicago Tribute

Symphony Hotel & Vivaldi’s Restaurant | Over-the-Rhine. symphonyhotel.com

ƒ Thursdays-Saturdays. Live jazz

Taft Theatre | Downtown. tafttheatre.org

ƒ Oct. 3, 8 p.m. The Orchestra, former ELO and ELO Part II members

ƒ Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

ƒ Oct. 10, 8 p.m. Raphael Saadiq

ƒ Oct. 13, 8 p.m. A.J. Croce

ƒ Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Neko Case

ƒ Oct. 17, 8 p.m. Herbie Hancock

ƒ Oct. 21, 8 p.m. Jon Batiste

ƒ Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

ƒ Oct. 24, 8 p.m. moe

ƒ Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Yes

TempleLive at River Front Live | East End. riverfrontlivecincy.com

ƒ Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Papadosio

ƒ Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Confederate Railroad

ƒ Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Sam Bush

Trinity Episcopal Church | Covington. 859-431-1786. trinitycovington.org

ƒ Oct. 15, 12:15 p.m. Midday Musical Menu: Moyen Age

Truist Arena | Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. thetruistarena.com

ƒ Oct. 3, 7 p.m. TobyMac and MercyMe

Turfway Park Events Center | Florence. turfway.com

◆ 9 p.m. Bourbon & Brew Entertainment

‚ Oct. 10. Rickey Smiley

‚ Oct. 24. Midland

Vocal Arts Ensemble |

Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-3300. vaecinci.com

ƒ Oct. 5, 3 p.m. “Table of Contents: Chapters of a New Era,” Joe Miller, conductor

Washington Park | Over-the-Rhine. washingtonpark.org/events

ƒ 6 p.m. Jazz at the Park:

‚ Oct. 6. Marc Fields

‚ Oct. 13. Sophia Troyer

‚ Oct. 20. Dan Karlsberg

‚ Oct. 27. Bacchanal Steel Band

Woodward Theater | Over-the-Rhine. 513-345-7981.

woodwardtheater.com

ƒ Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Warmduscher

ƒ Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Jukebox the Ghost

Young Professionals Choral Collective | Memorial Hall, Overthe-Rhine. 513-601-8699. ypccsing.org

ƒ Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Fall Cycle Concert: “Voices Raised”

Opera

Cincinnati Opera | Wilks Studio, Music Hall. 513-241-2742. cincinnatiopera.org

ƒ Oct. 11, 2 p.m. Opera Fusion: New Works: “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” music by Maria Thompson Corley; libretto by Diana Solomon-Glover

Theater/Comedy

20th Century Theater | Oakley Square. the20thcenturytheater.com

ƒ Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. Magic Men

The Angelico Project | St. Monica St. George - Newman Center Building, Clifton Heights. angelicoproject.org

ƒ Oct. 1, 7-9 p.m. Improv Night

ƒ Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Catholic Theater Group

Beechmont Players | Anderson Center, Anderson Twp. 513-233-2468. beechmontplayers.org

ƒ Oct. 31-Nov. 8. “A Steady Rain”

Broadway Across America | Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center, downtown.

513-721-3344. cincinnati.broadway.com

ƒ Oct. 14-26. “The Notebook”

The Carnegie | Covington. 859-491-2030. thecarnegie.com

ƒ Oct. 24-Nov. 2. “The Rocky Horror Show”

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati | Emery Theatre, Over-the-Rhine. 513569-8080 x10. thechildrenstheatre.com

ƒ Oct. 10-26. “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition”

Cincinnati Arts Association | Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-621-2787. cincinnatiarts.org

ƒ Oct. 4-5. “Dog Man: The Musical”

Cincinnati Landmark Productions | Covedale Center, Price Hill. 513-241-6550. cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

ƒ Oct. 9-Nov. 2. “Hello, Dolly!”

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative | Fifth Third Bank Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-621-ARTS.

cincyplaywrights.org

ƒ Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. FrightFest

ARTS

& CULTURE | The List

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-2273. cincyshakes.com

ƒ Oct. 3-Nov. 1. “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors”

Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Clifton. 513-497-2860. cliftonculturalarts.org

ƒ Oct. 12, 2 p.m. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati: “Henny Penny’s Adventure”

College-Conservatory of Music | University of Cincinnati. 513-556-4183. ccm.uc.edu

ƒ Oct. 2-4. “Pride and Prejudice” (Corbett Theater)

ƒ Oct. 23-25. “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” (Corbett Theater)

ƒ Oct. 28-30. “Transmigration” Festival of Student-Created New Works (CCM Village)

Commonwealth Sanctuary | Dayton, Ky. commonwealthsanctuary.com

ƒ Weekly comedy shows

The Dinner Detective | Embassy Suites Rivercenter, Covington. thedinnerdetective.com/cincinnati

ƒ Saturdays, 6 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Drama Workshop | Cheviot. 513-598-8303. thedramaworkshop.org

ƒ Oct. 3-19. “An Enemy Of The People”

Ensemble Theatre | Over-the-Rhine. 513-421-3555. ensemblecincinnati.org

ƒ Thru Oct. 5. “Next to Normal”

ƒ Oct. 19, 2 p.m. “Be Patient, My Little Grasshopper” by Dinithi Fernando

Falcon Theatre | Newport. 513-479-6783. falcontheater.net

ƒ Thru Oct. 4. “The Secretary”

Fitton Center | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. fittoncenter.org

ƒ Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. “Who Wants to Be a Dancer?”

The Funny Bone | Liberty Twp. liberty.funnybone.com

ƒ Weekly comedy shows

The Ghostlight Stage Company | Playhouse in the Park, Mt. Adams. theghostlightstageco.com

ƒ Oct. 13, 7 p.m. “America’s Favorite Feminist” • “The Judgment Day of Robert Johnson”

Go Bananas Comedy Club | Montgomery. gobananascomedy.com

ƒ Weekly comedy shows

Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre |

Parrish Auditorium, Hamilton. 513-737-PLAY. ghctplay.org

ƒ Oct. 3-5. “Guys and Dolls”

Hard Rock Casino | Downtown. hardrockcasinocincinnati.com

ƒ Oct. 4, 7 & 10 p.m. Ron White

ƒ Oct. 10, 8 p.m. Becky Robinson, supporting Pinktober/Hard Rock Heals Foundation

ƒ Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

ƒ Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Dane Cook

Heritage Bank Center | Downtown. heritagebankcenter.com

ƒ Oct. 9-12. Disney on Ice: “Mickey’s Search Party”

ƒ Oct. 25-26, 7 p.m. Nate Bargatze, comedian

Improv Cincinnati | Clifton Performance Theatre, Clifton. improvcincinnati.com

ƒ Thursdays-Saturdays. Comedy shows

Kincaid Regional Theatre | Falmouth. 859-654-2636. krtshows.com

ƒ Oct. 17-18. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

Know Theatre | Over-the-Rhine. 513-300-5669. knowtheatre.com

ƒ Oct. 2-5. “Z is for Zebra”

La Comedia Dinner Theatre | Springboro. 800-677-9505. lacomedia.com

ƒ Thru Oct. 26. “Legally Blonde”

Lebanon Theatre Company | Lebanon. 513-932-8300. ltcplays.com

ƒ Thru Oct. 5. “A Night of Carol Burnett”

Madison Theater | Covington. 859-491-2444. madisontheater.com

ƒ Oct. 10, 8 p.m. Officer Eudy

Mason Community Players | Mason Community Playhouse, Mason. 513-398-7804. masonplayers.org

ƒ Oct. 31-Nov. 8. “The Haunting of Hill House”

Northern Kentucky University | NKU Corbett Theatre, Highland Heights. 859-572-5464. theatre.nku.edu

ƒ Thru Oct. 5. “Oklahoma!”

ƒ Oct. 24-Nov. 2. “At The Wedding” (Stauss Theatre)

Playhouse in the Park | Mt. Adams. 513-421-3888. cincyplay.com

ƒ Thru Oct. 19. “Mythic” (Rouse Theatre)

ƒ Oct. 25-Nov. 23. “The Heart Sellers” (Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre)

Christopher Guthrie in the title role of “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” Oct. 3-Nov. 1 at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Royal Theatre Company | Mason. royaltheatrecompany.com

ƒ Oct. 10-12. “The Wizard of Oz”

Sunset Players | Arts Center at Dunham, Price Hill. 513-588-4988. sunsetplayers.org

ƒ Oct. 24-Nov. 1. “Bus Stop”

Taft Theatre | Downtown. tafttheatre.org

ƒ Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. Michelle Buteau

ƒ Oct. 6, 8 p.m. Nurse Blake

ƒ Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Jimmy Carr

ƒ Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Kumail Nanjiani

ƒ Oct. 18, 7 p.m. Ali Siddiq

ƒ O ct. 23, 7 p.m. Heather McMahan

ƒ Oct. 25, 3 & 6 p.m. Taylor Tomlinson

ƒ Oct. 26, 6 p.m. Taylor Tomlinson

Thomas More University | Crestview Hills. 859-341-5800. thomasmore.edu

ƒ Oct. 2-5. “Much Ado About Nothing”

Village Players | Ft. Thomas. 859-392-0500. villageplayers.org

ƒ Thru Oct. 4. “Abigail/1702”

Visionaries & Voices | Heart of Northside, Northside. 513-861-4333. visionariesandvoices.com

ƒ Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Show of Hands Puppet Festival: Puppet Cabaret (adults only)

ƒ Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Show of Hands Puppet Festival: Puppet Slam (all ages)

Woodward Theater | Over-the-Rhine. 513-345-7981. woodwardtheater.com

ƒ Oct. 3, 8 p.m. Beth Stelling

ƒ Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Puppy Pals Live

Xavier University | Gallagher Theater. 513-745-3939. xavier.edu/ theatre-program

ƒ Oct. 16-19. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

Visual Art

Art Academy of Cincinnati | Over-theRhine. 513-562-6262. artacademy.edu

ƒ Oct. 10-26. “Cincinnati Unveiled” Reception: Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m.

Art Beyond Boundaries | Over-the-Rhine. 513-421-8726. artbeyondboundaries.com

ƒ Thru Oct. 14. “Up The Ante”

ƒ Oct. 10, 6-10 p.m. Jazzed About Art (Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine)

Art on Vine | artonvinecincy.com

ƒ Oct. 12, noon-6 p.m. Fall Market (Washington Park)

ƒ Oct. 19, noon-6 p.m. Fall Market (Fountain Square)

ARTclectic Gallery | Silverton. 513-822-5200. artclecticgallery.com

ƒ Oct. 3-24. ViewPoint 57 National Juried Art Competition. Reception: Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m.

ArtWorks | Walnut Hills. 513-333-0388. artworkscincinnati.org

ƒ Thru Oct. 9. Nytaya Babbitt: “Dilly Dallin: Where Does Your Mind Wander?”

ƒ Oct. 24-Dec. 4. Josie Love Roebuck: “Threads of our Lives” Reception: Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m.

Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center | Covington. 859-431-0020. bakerhunt.org

ƒ Thru Oct. 25. Ken Landon Buck: “Serpent Mound: A Celebration”

The Barn | Mariemont. 513-272-3700. thebarninmariemont.org

ƒ Oct. 19-Nov. 2. “The Art We Make” Reception: Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m.

The Carnegie | Covington. 859-491-2030. thecarnegie.com

ƒ Thru March 7. “All Four Seasons in Equal Measure”

October 4, 2025 at Lightborne Studios

Delving into the industrial history of photography and its role in shaping social narratives, the Symposium includes leading voices, such as artists Mitch Epstein, Katy Grannan, Alison Rossiter, and Lauren Bon.

Photo-Economics marks the tenth anniversary of the FotoFocus Symposium and continues a tradition of collaborative thinking about the contemporary world through the medium of photography. A reception following the symposium will feature live music from local band Red Cedars. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Visit FotoFocus.org/Symposium

Featuring: Mitch Epstein (photo by Nina Subin), Katy Grannan (photo by Robert Lewis), Lauren Bon (photo by Josh White), and Alison Rossiter

CONNECT WITH US FOTOFOCUS.ORG @ FotoFocusCincinnati # FotoFocus

Cincinnati Art Club | Mt. Adams. 513-241-4591. cincinnatiartclub.org

ƒ Oct. 3-25. ViewPoint 57 National Juried Art Competition. Reception: Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m. (ARTclectic Gallery, Silverton)

ƒ Oct. 10-12. Fall Associate Member Exhibition. Reception: Oct. 2, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cincinnati Art Galleries | Downtown. 513-381-2128. cincyart.com

ƒ Oct. 3-Nov. 26. Keith Klein: “Whisper” Reception: Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m.

Cincinnati Art Museum | Eden Park. 513-721-2787. cincinnatiartmuseum.org

ƒ Thru Jan. 11. “Influence(d): Female Innovators in Contemporary Japanese Design”

ƒ Thru Jan. 18. “Rediscovered Treasures”

ƒ Thru Feb. 22. Modern and Contemporary Craft

ƒ Thru April 5. Tamary Kudita: “African Victorian and Birds of Paradise”

ƒ Oct. 10-Jan. 4. “Recall. Reframe. Respond. The Art of Paul Scott”

ƒ Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m. Art After Dark

Cincinnati Museum Center | Queensgate. 513-287-7000. cincymuseum.org

ƒ Thru Oct. 19. “Civic Architecture: The Panoramic Photography of Thomas R. Schiff”

Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Clifton. 513-497-2860. cliftonculturalarts.org

ƒ Thru Oct. 24. Nathan Currier-Groh: “Life Blossoms”

Contemporary Arts Center | Downtown. 513-345-8400. contemporaryartscenter.org

ƒ Oct. 18-Jan. 25. “Sheida Soleimani: What a Revolutionary Must Know” • Lillian Schwartz: “Pictures from a Gallery”

DAAP Galleries | University of Cincinnati. 513-556-2839. daap.uc.edu

ƒ Thru Nov. 10. “Collection Art: Reflections on Works at the University of Cincinnati” (Meyer Gallery)

ƒ Thru Dec. 7. “Wright in Ohio: Photographs by Thomas R. Schiff”

Reception: Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m. (Reed Gallery)

Essex Studios | Walnut Hills. 513-476-2170. essexstudioscincinnati.com

ƒ Oct. 3-4, 6-10 p.m. Art Walk

Evendale Cultural Arts Center | Evendale. 513-563-1350. evendaleohio.org

ƒ Oct. 5-Dec. 31. Evendale Juried Photo Exhibit. Reception: Oct. 5, 1-4 p.m.

Fitton Center | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. fittoncenter.org

ƒ Oct. 25-Jan. 9. “Rock & Root” Reception: Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m.

FotoFocus | Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. fotofocus.org

ƒ Oct. 4. “Photo-Economics” Symposium

Gallery 506 | Elsmere. 513-919-5415. gallery-506.com

ƒ Thru Oct. 4. Tina Tammaro and Todd Reynolds: “Maybe Tomorrow”

ƒ Oct. 18-Nov. 29. Frank Herrmann: “Perspectives”

Glendale Heritage Preservation | Village Square, Glendale. 513-771-8722. glendaleheritage.org

ƒ Permanent exhibition: “Women of Glendale”

Hyde Park Art Show | Hyde Park Square. hydeparksquare.org/events

ƒ Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Area’s largest one-day art exhibit and sale

Kennedy Heights Arts Center | Kennedy Heights. 513-631-4278. kennedyarts.org

ƒ Thru Oct. 2. “Year of the Gentleman: Redefining Modern Excellence”

ƒ Thru Oct. 25. Beth Goldstein: “Quiet Chaos: Watercolors, Monoprints & Collages”

ƒ Oct. 18-Dec. 11. Local Talent 2025.

Reception: Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Manifest Gallery | East Walnut Hills. 513-861-3638. manifestgallery.org

ƒ Thru Oct. 24. 7th Biennial ”Painted” • “Aquachrome”

Middletown Arts Center | Middletown. 513-424-2417. middletownartscenter.com

ƒ Thru Oct. 2. Annual Photography + Digital Art Exhibition • Works by Kate Uraneck

ƒ Oct. 24-Dec. 11. Area Art Exhibition.

Reception: Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights. 859-572-5148. nku.edu/gallery

ƒ Oct. 2-30. “Trial & Error” • “Thresholds: Nothing is Fixed Here”

Reception: Oct. 2, 5-7 p.m.

Off Ludlow Gallery | Clifton. 513-201-7153. facebook.com

ƒ Oct. 10-Nov. 12. The Art of Puppetry.

Reception: Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m.

Artist talk: Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m.

Pendleton Art Center | Pendleton. 513-421-4339. pendletonartcenter.com

ƒ Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m. Open studios

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | Hamilton. 513-868-1234. pyramidhill.org

ƒ Thru Nov. 7. “Freedom Summer: Artists of the Ohio Innocence Project and University of Cincinnati Law”

ƒ Thru Nov. 10. “A Main Street Story: Robert McCloskey in Hamilton, OH”

Queen City Clay | Norwood. queencityclay.com

ƒ Thru Oct. 30. Hannah Thompsett

Solway Gallery | West End. 513-621-0069. solwaygallery.com

ƒ Opening Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m. Yoko Ono: “Colours of the Globe”

Studio Kroner | Downtown. studiokroner.com

ƒ Oct. 30-Nov. 22. John Agnew.

Reception: Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.

Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery | Mount St. Joseph University, Delhi. msj.edu

ƒ Thru Oct. 15. “Artists of the Pendleton”

Summit Hotel | Madisonville. 513-527-9900. thesummithotel.com

ƒ Current installation. Frank Herrmann: “Turbulence is Life Force”

Taft Museum of Art | Lytle Park, downtown. 513-241-0343. taftmuseum.org

ƒ Thru Nov. 2. “A New Look at the Longworths”

ƒ Oct. 4-Jan. 11. “Indigo and the Art of Quiltmaking”

Visionaries & Voices | Northside. 513-861-4333. visionariesandvoices.com

ƒ Thru Nov. 14. “Fiber Fantasy”

Warren County Historical Museum | Lebanon. wchsmuseum.org

ƒ Oct. 24-Dec. 5. Thomas Corwin: “A Profile in Courage”

Wash Park Art | Over-the-Rhine. 513-291-3626. washparkart.com

Sheida Soleimani ’s exhibit “What a Revolutionary Must Know,” opens at the Contemporary Arts Center Oct. 18 and runs through Jan. 25. Get listed Arts/Culture listings are free. Send event details and photos to: editor@moversmakers.org See Page 4 for print deadlines. Visit moversmakers.org for more listings.

ƒ Thru Nov. 8. “Remains To Be Seen | Art Withstands Uncertainty”

Wave Pool Gallery | Camp Washington. wavepoolgallery.org

ƒ Thru Oct. 19. Erin Adelman: “Exuberant Resistance”

Weston Art Gallery | Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-977-4165. cincinnatiarts.org/weston-art-gallery

ƒ Thru Nov. 2. Jenny Holzer: “Inflammatory Essays” • Emily Hanako Momohara: “Grounded”

Westwood Art Show | Westwood Town Hall. westwoodartshow.com

ƒ Oct. 4, noon-7 p.m. Art Show & Wine Festival

Xavier University Art Gallery | A. B. Cohen Center. xavier.edu/art-department

ƒ Oct. 10-Nov. 7. Paintings by Cedric Cox 

Notables

Movers & Makers asked leaders across the local visual arts landscape to nominate an artist they think should be recognized as an inspiration to the community. Below are those artists and examples of their work.

Sarah Stolar

Sarah Stolar is a nationally recognized visual artist and the newly appointed academic dean at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. She is breaking new ground in Cincinnati by reimagining what creative education and practice can be. Her visionary approach is changing the landscape of visual arts in our city – creating bold new pathways for artists, students and communities to advance together. Sarah is among the most interesting, innovative and fearless artists shaping the future of the region.

– Joe Girandola, Art Academy of Cincinnati

Celene Hawkins

Celene Hawkins is a multidisciplinary visual artist in Cincinnati. Her practice spans sculpture, installation and photo-based work, often exploring the forms and metaphors of plants. She frequently combines these approaches, creating immersive environments that are both familiar and unexpected. Her photographs depict recognizable botanicals, reimagined with unusual colors or framed in antique settings. Her metal sculptures reinterpret natural growth into striking, patterned forms. In addition to her studio practice, Celene works in a fabrication studio specializing in public and private commissions, functional art and custom site furnishings. She also teaches and curates exhibitions.

– Sandy Eichert, Off Ludlow Gallery

Alexandra Franz

I nominate Alexandra Franz – not because she is my daughter, but because she’s an inspiring young artist whose vision and drive far outpace her years. As a curator, I cannot include family in exhibits at Manifest, so this is a fitting opportunity to shine a light beyond my professional role. Though Alexandra is just 20, her work bridges rigorous art-historical knowledge with a relentless studio practice that has earned national and international recognition. She paints with an intensity both timeless and urgent, breaking open classical traditions to reveal fresh ways of seeing. Alexandra is actively reshaping what it means to be an emerging artist in Cincinnati.

– Jason Franz, Manifest Gallery and Drawing Center

Erika NJ Allen

Erika NJ Allen is an accomplished visual artist (look at her recent Weston Gallery show, “This Is Not a Banana Republic”) and an active supporter of Cincinnati’s arts community. After earning her bachelor’s degree at the Art Academy of Cincinnati in 2021 and an MFA in ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art (MI), she returned to Cincinnati to grow her career and give back. She teaches ceramics at the Art Academy, co-leads the new café/bookstore/art space SWELL, runs community ceramics classes and launched Ohio Clay, a biennial conference for ceramicists. She’s also leading a “Welcome Edition” project with artist Shazia Sikander for Wave Pool and ArtWorks.

– Cal Cullen, Haile Foundation and founder of Wave Pool

Asa Featherstone IV

In a time of upheaval and weighty events, Asa Featherstone IV centers joy and beauty within Black life. A visual storyteller, Asa is a photographer, curator and collaborator. His recent collaboration with PAR-Projects and convertnova, “Meet in the Middle,” explored the rich sounds and stories of Black Midwestern culture. The project included newly commissioned photographs by Markel Randle, Amber N. Ford and Asa, influenced by select compositions, and demonstrated the power of interdisciplinary artistic collaborations and the strength of immersive, experiential installations in relation to photography.

– Katherine Siegwarth, FotoFocus

Devan Horton

Devan Horton is an emerging Cincinnati-based artist whose work challenges audiences to confront urgent environmental issues with fresh, provocative vision. Through installations and mixed media projects, she translates complex ecological concerns into visually striking narratives that spark critical dialogue. I most recently worked with Devan on “All Else Pales 2,” an exhibition exploring sustainability and climate change, where her work stood out for its intelligence and emotional impact. Devan is not only creating compelling art but also building pathways for community engagement around the future of our planet – an exciting, vital voice we should all be monitoring.

– Paul Kroner, Studio Kroner

Curtis Davis

It is my pleasure to nominate artist Curtis Davis. As a curator who has worked firsthand with hundreds of artists in Cincinnati, few have ever been as inspirational as Curtis, who has been working as an artist with Visionaries + Voices since 2012. In all that he creates, Curtis illustrates, paints, sculpts and works with ceramics fearlessly. He is perpetually inspired by the natural world around him, never hesitates to lend his V+V community a smile or good word, and works tirelessly in the studio to create bright, colorful and meaningful artwork.

– Maria Seda-Reeder, Visionaries + Voices

Gee Horton

I worked with Gee Horton last year as he created his second solo show “Chapter 2: A Subtle Farewell to the Inner Child” at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center. The exhibition not only featured his beautiful graphite and charcoal portraits for which he is well known, but also mixed media installations, collages and a short film (“Be Home Before the Streetlights”) created with filmmaker Shay Nartker. His use of nostalgia and personal narrative combined with his sensitivity to the communal, universal experience makes Gee's work approachable, deeply emotional and community-minded.

– Mallory Feltz, Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Stephanie Rae Berrie

Stephanie Rae Berrie has taken printmaking way outside the box. She has liberated it from the fussy, rather science-y four corners of the press to make plates in odd shapes inspired by microorganisms and to run prints that are almost collages. Stephanie has freed prints from their traditional 2D glass frame confines. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, she studied at Columbus College of Art and Design and has an M.F.A. from Texas Tech. Now living in Ludlow, Kentucky, Stephanie is working from her art collaborative Spit Bite Studio. She's an adjunct professor at UC’s DAAP in printmaking. She also teaches at Tiger Lily Press.

– Holly Doan Spraul, Wash Park Art

24 The Datebook

OCT. 2, THURSDAY

BT Rise, F.I.R.E. Conference | 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Music Hall. Keynote: Jaz Ampaw-Farr. Presentations, panel discussions, Q&As, breakout sessions, workshops, cocktail reception and vendor showcase. Tickets: $150.

 thefireconference.com

Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA, Annual Celebration | 5:30-8:30 p.m. First Financial Club, TQL Stadium. Keynote: Cincinnati Bengals legend Anthony Muñoz. Stadium tours, appetizers and drinks. Tickets: $150.

 hispanicchambercincinnati.com

OCT.

3, FRIDAY

Brighton Center, Community Celebration | 3-6 p.m. Brighton Center parking lot, corner of W. 8th St. and Central Ave. Food, fun and games.

 brightoncenter.com

Cincinnati Animal CARE, Unleashed: The Power of Love | 7-10 p.m. Rhinegeist Brewery, Overthe-Rhine. Drinks, dinner by-the-bite, auctions, program and after-party. Tickets: $175.

cincinnatianimalcare.networkforgood.com

Cincinnati Nature Center, Back to Nature | 6-10 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center, Milford. Cocktails, dinner, dessert, activity stations, live music and silent auction. Tickets: $200.

 cincynature.org/back-to-nature

Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Hats Off Luncheon | 11 a.m. Smale Riverfront Park. Honoring Shannon Carter and Lee Ault Carter. Award presentation, luncheon and dance party. Tickets: $225.

 cincinnatiparksfoundation.org

CityLink Center, MashUp 2025: Piece by Piece | 6-10 p.m. CityLink Center, Over-the-Rhine. Live music, interactive art, drinks, food and DJ. Tickets: $40.

 citylinkcenter.org/mashup

WAVE Foundation, Nauti Nite | 7:30 p.m. Newport Aquarium. VIP preparty at 6 p.m. Dinner by-the-bite, silent auction, live entertainment, raffles, silent

With a Spotlight on the Movers and Makers behind Greater Cincinnati’s Fundraisers, Friend-Raisers and Community Events

Junior Achievement honors five new members of its Business Hall of Fame: Scott Farmer, Larry Kellar (posthumous), Candace McGraw, Scott Robertson and Jeff Ruby – Oct. 15 in the Music Hall Ballroom

disco and animal encounters.

Tickets: $150; VIP $250.

 e.givesmart.com/events/Hbt

OCT. 4, SATURDAY

1N5, Warrior Run | 5 p.m. Dogwood Park, Mariemont. Mile walk, 5K and postrace party.  1n5.org

Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s Cincinnati Tri-State | 8:30 a.m. Sawyer Point. Promise Garden ceremony and walk.  act.alz.org

Cincinnati NAACP, Freedom Fund Dinner | 6-11 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Dinner and afterparty. Tickets: $95.

 cincinnatinaacp.com

Learning Grove, Gala in the Grove: Once Upon a Gala | 6-10 p.m. Hilton Netherland Plaza. Fairytale-themed evening featuring cocktail hour, dinner, drinks, games, storytelling and surprises. Emcee: Kelly Rippin, WLWT. Tickets: $175.  learning-grove.org/events

Ohio Valley Voices, A Night of Good Fortune | 7-11 p.m. Ohio Valley Voices, Loveland. Casino games, live music, food trucks and raffles.  ohiovalleyvoices.org

SHE+ Foundation, Annual SHE+ Gala | 7-11 p.m. The Palomar, Walnut Hills. Dinner by-the-bite, cocktails and music by Sly Band. Tickets: $250.

 sheplusfoundation.com/gala

OCT. 6-9, MONDAY-THURSDAY

StartupCincy Week 2025 | Union Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Join founders, investors and innovators for hands-on sessions, programming and workshops. Tickets start at $50.

 startupcincyweek.com/en

OCT. 7, TUESDAY

La Soupe, 10th Anniversary Celebration | 6-8 p.m. The Palomar, Walnut Hills. Multicourse dinner. Tickets: $225; VIP: $335.

 lasoupe.org/10-year-celebration

Spirit of America Gala | 7:30-9 p.m. Cincinnati Music Hall. Performances by Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet and Cincinnati Opera launch America’s River Roots Festival. Tickets start at $51.25.

 cincinnatiarts.org/events

OCT. 8, WEDNESDAY

American Heart Association, CycleNation | 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fountain Square. Team stationary cycling event bringing stroke awareness and raising funds for American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association.

 heart.org

OCT. 9, THURSDAY

Cancer Support Community, Stronger Than Cancer Celebration | 6-9 p.m. The Lightwell at NORTH, Hotel Covington. Emcee: Local 12’s Bob Herzog. Dinner, bar, raffles and auction. Tickets: $150.

 mycancersupportcommunity.org

Christ Hospital Foundation Guild, Off The Wall | 6 p.m. Cooper Creek Event Center, Blue Ash. Light dinner, drinks, art lottery and silent auction. Tickets: $100.

 thechristhospital.com

Lord’s Gym Ministries, Community Awareness Breakfast | 7-8:30 a.m. Embassy Suites, Covington.

 lordsgymministries.org/events

Starfire, Inclusion Seekers Summit | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cincinnati Art Museum. Keynote: Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Panel discussions, interactive sessions and collaborative conversations. Tickets: $100.

 inclusionseekers.org/summit25

OCT. 10, FRIDAY

Art Beyond Boundaries, Jazzed About Art | 6-10 p.m. Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine. Cocktail hour, dinner, live jazz, bourbon pull and raffles. Tickets: $75.

 artbeyondboundaries.com/events

OneSource Center, 10:10 Experience | 5:30-8 p.m. The Filson, The Banks. Silent auction, raffles, light bites, entertainment, signature cocktails and networking opportunities. Tickets: $125.

 givebutter.com/c/10-10Exp

OCT. 11, SATURDAY

Africa Fire Mission, Chama | 6-10 p.m. Local 48 - Cincinnati Fire Fighters Union Hall, Queensgate. Food, drinks and silent auction.

 africafiremission.org/new-events

OCT. 13, MONDAY

Ken Anderson Alliance, Golf Classic | Coldstream Country Club. Golf with former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, plus food, drinks and prizes.  kenandersonalliance.org

OCT. 14, TUESDAY

Peaslee Neighborhood Center, Making a Way with Peaslee | 6 p.m. Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine. Registration: $75.  peasleecenter.org

OCT. 15, WEDNESDAY

Junior Achievement, Business Hall of Fame | 6-9 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Honorees: Scott Farmer of Cintas, Larry Kellar of Kroger (posthumous), Candace McGraw of CVG, Scott Robertson of RCF Group and restaurateur Jeff Ruby. Also, Lifetime Achievement recipient Scott Haussler of Paycor. Tickets: $350; table of 8: $2,750.  japartners.org/event

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson hosts the annual Ken Anderson Alliance Golf Classic – Oct. 13 at Coldstream Country Club

OCT. 16-17, THURSDAY-FRIDAY

Caracole, Caracon Symposium 2025 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ensemble Theatre, Over-the-Rhine. Keynote: Jesse Milan Jr., president & CEO, AIDS United. Breakout sessions, interactive activities, networking, breakfast and dinner. Tickets: $100; virtual $75.

 caracole.org

OCT. 16, THURSDAY

Bethany House, Welcome Home Bash | 6-10 p.m. American Sign Museum, Camp Washington. Honoring Carolyn Washburn, Perry Washburn and Judge Virginia Tallent. Tickets: $100.  bethanyhouseservices.org

IPM Food Pantry, Sip, Savor and Support | 5:30-8 p.m. Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center, Milford. Cocktails, dinner by-the-bite and live music. Tickets: $75.

 ipmfoodpantry.org

NewPath, Heart & Hope Gala | 5:30-8 p.m. Music Hall. Cocktail hour, dinner, program and award ceremony. Tickets: $150.

 newpath.org/events/gala

OCT. 17-18, FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Co-op Cincy, Union Co-op Symposium | Christ Church Cathedral, downtown. Speakers and programming. Tickets: $325.  coopcincy.org

OCT. 17, FRIDAY

Great Parks Forever, Root Ball | 6-10 p.m. Savannah Center, West Chester. Dinner, cocktails, music, silent auction, panel discussion and networking with fellow nature lovers. Tickets: Host/hostess: $250; guest: $150.  forever.greatparks.org/root-ball

OCT. 17, FRIDAY (CONT.)

Ion Center, Toast for Hope | 6:30-10:30 p.m. Drees Pavilion, Covington. Open bar, food stations, live music, auctions, bourbon raffle and games. Tickets: $125.

 ioncenter.org/events-calendar

New Life Furniture Bank, Party in the House | 6-9 p.m. Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Emcee: Sheree Paolello, WLWT. Food, drinks, music by DJ JonJon, silent auction and thrift store pop-up shop. Co-chairs: Jackie Barnes, Katrina Hartsel and Andrea DeStefano. Tickets: $175.

 nlfurniture.org

Stepping Stones, Sporting Clays Tournament | Sycamore Pheasant Club, Loveland. Shooting clays, raffle and live auction. Co-chairs: Peter Borchers and Brian Folke.

 steppingstonesohio.org

OCT. 18, SATURDAY

Lincoln Heights Outreach Incorporated, An Evening Under the Stars: Jazz, Blues & BBQ |

6-10 p.m. Delta Hotel, Sharonville.

Three live jazz and blues performances, dinner by-the-bite, silent auction, games, raffles and more. Tickets: $85.

 lincolnheightsoutreach.org

Serve City, Serving Our Neighbors Gala | 5-8 p.m. Community Christian Church, Fairfield. Dinner, entertainment and silent auction. Tickets: $50.

 facebook.com, events

OCT. 19, SUNDAY

Beech Acres Parenting Center, For the Love of Kids Festival| Noon-4 p.m. Washington Park, Overthe-Rhine. Free food, dessert, music and family-friendly activities.  beechacres.org/fortheloveofkids

OCT. 20, MONDAY

Master Provisions, Annual MPower Lunch | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center, Erlanger. Keynote: Terry Foster, comedian. Emcee: Big Dave, B-105.  masterprovisions.org

OCT. 21, TUESDAY

Women Helping Women, Annual Corporate Breakfast | 8:30-10:30 a.m. The Spot on West Fifth, downtown. Panel discussion with Kristen Molyneaux, Jill Miller and Susan Zaunbrecher; moderated by Sarah Weiss. Tickets: $50.  womenhelpingwomen.org

OCT. 22, WEDNESDAY

Mary Jo Cropper Family Center for Breast Care, Celebration of Angels | 5 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Honoring those who have improved the quality of life for cancer survivors. Tickets: $100.  bethesdafoundation.com

OCT. 23, THURSDAY

American Jewish Committee, National Human Relations Award | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Hilton Netherland Plaza. Honoring Cindy Motley, Mark Motley, Jan Frankel and John Cobey. Tickets: $250.  ajc.org/cincinnati

Jesse Milan Jr. , president & CEO, AIDS United, presents the keynote address at Caracole’s Caracon Symposium –Oct. 16-17, at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Better Business Bureau, Awards Gala | 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Summit Hotel, Madisonville. Networking, awards show, drink ticket, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, coffee, after-party and complimentary parking. Tickets: $125. bbb.org

Jazz and blues set the tone at An Evening Under the Stars, benefiting Lincoln Heights Outreach Inc. – Oct. 18 at the Delta Hotel in Sharonville.

OCT. 23, THURSDAY (CONT.)

Central Clinic Behavioral Health, Vibes & Lives | 6-9 p.m. The George, The Heights. Honoring Lisa Allen. Small plates, open bar and jazz ensemble. Cocktail attire. Tickets: $102.

 centralclinic.org/vibes-and-lives

Enquirer, Women of the Year | Noon. Hard Rock Casino. Luncheon. Tickets: $75.

 enquirerwoy.com

Cincinnati Museum Center, After Hours: Halloween Edition | 7-10

p.m. Cincinnati Museum Center. Food, cash bar and programming. Tickets: $20.

 cincymuseum.org/after-hours

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Light The Night | 5:30 p.m. Yeatman’s Cove. Festival activities, ceremony, walk and fireworks.

 lightthenight.org

MADE Chamber, Gems of Excellence

Annual Awards Night | 5:30 p.m. Manor House Event Center, Mason. Dinner, drinks and awards. Tickets: $100 (before Oct. 9).

 gemsofexcellence.com

St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati, Annual RetroFittings | 6 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Food, drinks, boutique shopping and runway show. Tickets: $100.  svdpcincinnati.org

OCT. 24, FRIDAY

Cincinnati Preservation, Fall Forum | Noon. Hilton Netherland Plaza. Keynote: Historian and author David

Stradling. Student roundtable discussion. Tickets: $75.

 cincinnatipreservation.org/fallforum

Joe Nuxhall Foundation, Miracle Ball | 6 p.m. Oscar Event CenterJungle Jim’s, Fairfield. Save the date.

 nuxhallmiracleleague.org/miracleball

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, Cincy Block Party | 8-11 p.m. Benken Garden Center, Silverton. Light bites, drinks, valet parking, DJ, games, entertainment and VIP hour. Tickets: $125; VIP $200.

 keepcincinnatibeautiful.org

Tender Mercies, Halloween Bash | 6:30-11 p.m. MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport. Dinner, live entertainment, costume contest and cocktails. Tickets: $150.

 tendermerciesinc.org/gala

Welcome Home Collaborative, Annual Fundraiser Dinner | 6-9 p.m. Cincinnati Woman’s Club, Clifton. Cocktail hour, dinner, raffle, live music and program. Tickets: $90.

 welcomehomecollaborative.org

OCT. 25, SATURDAY

4C for Children, Champions for Children Gala | 6-10 p.m. Mercantile Immersive, downtown. Food and silent auction. Tickets: $200.

 4cforchildren.org

Beechwood Home, Annual Fall Gala | Evening. Kenwood Country Club. Honoring James Gibbs and Susan Gibbs. Guest speakers David Fulcher and Judy Fulcher, music by Soul Pocket.  beechwoodhome.com

2025 Transformation Awards honoring

The Center, in operation for 22 years, is the region’s only facility that cares for ill/injured adults experiencing homelessness, with no place else to go when released from the hospital. We operate a nonprofit, 20-bed medical facility that provides 6000 annual bed nights and 146,000 hours of service. Our comprehensive recuperative care and case management team supports our clients by providing these specialized services.

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OCT. 25, SATURDAY (CONT.)

Mercantile Library, Niehoff Lecture | 6 p.m. Hyatt Regency, downtown. Novelist Colson Whitehead. Cocktail reception, multicourse dinner and lecture. Attire: black-tie or cocktail. Tickets: $265.

 mercantilelibrary.com

Santa Maria Community Services, Passport To Success | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Western Hills Country Club. Emcee: Lauren Minor, WLEX-TV, Lexington. Guest speaker: Kathy Wade. Brunch, raffle baskets, splitthe-pot, silent auction and networking. Tickets: From $71.21.

 santamaria-cincy.org

Spirit of Construction, Annual Gala | Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Save the date.

 spiritofconstruction.org/events

OCT. 25-26, SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Ohio River Foundation, Cincinnati Coffee Festival | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. Hundreds of free tastings of coffees, teas, pastries, chocolates and foods.

 ohioriverfdn.org

OCT. 29, WEDNESDAY

Green Umbrella, Wasted Food Summit | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Keynote talks by ReFED President Dana Gunders and TV personality chef Alejandra Schrader; breakout sessions and connecting with leaders in sustainability, food access and policy. Tickets: $25.

 greenumbrella.org

Ignite Peace, Annual Gathering | 6-9 p.m. Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine. 40th Anniversary Celebration honoring local peace and justice activists: Howard Tolley and Nina Tolley, Valerie Barrett, Laci Gray and Cincy Galaxy Elite 06 Soccer Team.

 ignitepeace.org

Leadership Council for Nonprofits, Securing the Future | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cintas Center. Annual conference for skillbuilding among region’s nonprofits.

 leadershipcouncil.us

OCT. 30, THURSDAY

Adventure Crew, Summits & Horizons | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Memorial Hall, Over-theRhine. Keynote: Carolyn Finney, author

of “Black Faces, White Spaces.” Social hour, program and paddle raise auction. Tickets: $125.

 adventurecrew.org/summits

Best Buddies, Champion of the Year: Greater Cincinnati Gala| 6:30-10:30 p.m. Newport Syndicate. “Magic of Belonging”-themed evening with cocktails, dinner, performances, awards and auctions. Tickets: $150.

 bestbuddieschampion.org/cincinnati

ChangingGears, Automotive

Technician Training Celebration| 4:30-6 p.m. ChangingGears Garage, West End. Light bites, drinks and networking.

 changing-gears.org

Cincinnati ToolBank, Haunted Hammers & Ales | 5-9 p.m. Fowling Warehouse, Norwood. Fowling tournament with prizes, silent auction, drinks and food.

 cincinnatitoolbank.org/events

Working In Neighborhoods, 45th Anniversary Celebration | 4:30-7 p.m. Hyatt Regency, downtown. Honoring John R. Jurgensen Company and Bobby Maly. Tickets: $100.

 wincincy.org

NOV. 1, SATURDAY

Cancer Family Care, Annual Wine Tasting & Auction | 5:30-10 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Wine and bourbon tastings, three-course dinner, silent auction and live auction. Honorary chair: Jayne Menke. Tickets: $175.

 cancerfamilycare.org

CASA for Clermont Kids, Heroes of Hope | 6-10 p.m.

Norlyn Manor, Batavia. Dinner buffet, drink ticket, DJ, entertainment, live and silent auction and cash bar. Tickets: $75; $550/table of 8.

 casaclermontkids.org/fallgala

Lord’s Gym Ministries, Annual Pickleball Open Play |

 lordsgymministries.org/events

NOV. 2, SUNDAY

Clay Alliance, Empty Bowls Fundraiser | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arnold’s Bar and Grill, downtown. Meal includes handmade bowl, soup, bread and dessert; live jazz music and contests. Tickets: $35.

 clayallianceemptybowls.square.site

Sarah Weiss of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation moderates an expert panel at the Women Helping Women Annual Corporate Breakfast

– Oct. 21 at The Spot on West Fifth

AJC Cincinnati honors Cindy Motley and Mark Motley alongside John Cobey and Jan Frankel with the 2025 National Human Relations Award –Oct. 23 at Hilton Netherland Plaza .

Singer and education advocate

Kathy Wade is speaker at Passport to Success, hosted by Santa Maria Community Services – Oct. 25 at Western Hills Country Club

NOV. 2, SUNDAY (CONT.)

Greenacres Foundation, Summer Farm-to-Table Dinner | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Greenacres Gardens, Indian Hill. Cocktail hour, light bites, open bar and dinner. Tickets: $150.

 green-acres.org

NOV. 5, WEDNESDAY

NKY Chamber, Women’s Initiative

Regional Summit | 8 a.m. Northern Kentucky University Student Union. Emcee: Jordyne Carmack. Program, breakout sessions, lunch and happy hour. Tickets: $200.

 nkychamber.com/womensinitiative

NOV. 6, THURSDAY

Serenelli Project, Annual Gala | 6:30-11 p.m. Memorial Hall, Over-theRhine. Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, desserts, comedian Shayn Smith, premiere of new mission video and drawing for prizes. Tickets: $50.

 serenelliproject.org/s-events

NOV. 7, FRIDAY

Cincinnati Museum Center, Layers of Exploration | 7 p.m. Union Terminal. Light bites, cocktails, live music and exhibit access. Tickets: $250.

 cincymuseum.org/layers

Kindervelt, Denim & Diamonds | 6-10 p.m. Mojave East, Newtown. Music by Artie Dean Harris and the Bourbontown Band, Southern-inspired cuisine, open bar, bourbon pull and silent auction. Chairs: Debbie Porter and Suzanne Nemeth. Tickets: $130.

 kindervelt.org/kv-events

NOV. 8, SATURDAY

Disabled American Veterans, DAV 5K | The Banks, downtown. In-person and virtual options to run, walk, roll or ride.

 support.dav.org/DAV5K

Matthew Mangine Jr. Foundation, “One Shot” Birthday Bash| 6 p.m. Anderson Pavilion, Smale Park. Dinner stations, drinks, music, raffles and silent auction. Tickets: $125.

 e.givesmart.com/events/Hjt

Kindervelt Citywide will host its annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, chaired by Suzanne Nemeth and Debbie Porter –Nov. 7 at Mojave East.

NOV. 12, WEDNESDAY

Companions on a Journey, Morning of Hope Breakfast | 8-9:30 a.m. Savannah Center, West Chester. Breakfast, testimonials and stories Tickets: $30.

 givebutter.com/morningofhope25

NOV. 13, THURSDAY

Women Walking West, Annual Rise Gala | 6-9 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Emcee: Liz Bonis, Local 12. Tenth anniversary celebration with dinner, cocktails, presentation and silent auction. Tickets: $75.

 womenwalkingwest.org

NOV. 14, FRIDAY

African American Chamber of Commerce, Annual Gala | 6:30 p.m. Manor House, Mason. Cocktail hour, dinner, formal program and presentations. Tickets: $160.  aaccgala.com

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Night for a Cure | 6 p.m. First Financial Club, TQL Stadium. Honoring top volunteers and healthcare providers with VIP reception, silent auction, raffle, dinner and program.

Tickets: $250.

 crohnscolitisfoundation.org/events

NOV. 15, SATURDAY

Aubrey Rose Foundation, Let’s Dance for the Heart of It! | 5:30-11:30 p.m. Mercantile Immersive,

NOV. 20, THURSDAY

AFP National Philanthropy Day Luncheon | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom, Over-the-Rhine. Honoring individuals and organizations with greatest influence in local philanthropy.  afpcincinnati.org

NOV. 21, FRIDAY

Talbert House, Make Camp Possible | 7-10 p.m. Ivy Hills Country Club, Newtown. Dinner by-the-bite, drinks and valet parking. Tickets: $100.  talberthouse.org

NOV. 22, SATURDAY

downtown. Cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dinner and live music. Tickets: $250, $3,000 for table of 12. Black-tie optional.

 aubreyrose.org/events/dance

Brave Like Me Foundation, Bravesgiving Gala | 5:30 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. Cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and raffles. Speakers David Fulcher, former Cincinnati Bengal, and storyteller Jennifer Loeb, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities. Tickets: $150.

 bravelikemefoundation.org

CABVI, Dining in the Dark | 6-11 p.m. Hard Rock Casino. “Star Wars”themed event, dinner, games, silent auction, raffles and costume contest. Tickets: $175.

 cincyblind.org

Flying Cloud Academy, A Roaring 20s Ball | 8-11 p.m. Wyoming Fine Arts Center. Celebrating 100th anniversary of “The Great Gatsby,” drinks and music by Matt Tolentino Band. Tickets: $25.

 vintagedance.net

People Working Cooperatively, Prepare Affair | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. People Working Cooperatively, Bond Hill. Use home-repair skills to provide important home maintenance services to seniors and people with disabilities living on low or fixed incomes.

 pwchomerepairs.org/prepare-affair

Caledonian Society of Cincinnati, St. Andrew’s Day Ball | 5 p.m. Hilton Netherland Plaza. Cocktail hour, dinner, music and dance. Formal attire required. Tickets: $120.

 caledoniansociety.org

Contemporary Arts Center, Cuisine Art Cocktails | 7-11 p.m. Contemporary Arts Center, downtown. Light bites, interactive art experiences, performances, architectural tours and exclusive access to galleries. Tickets: $200; increase to $225 on Nov. 9.  contemporaryartscenter.org 

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The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced new leadership as it begins the 2025-26 season. Charla Weiss, a Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center executive and longtime CSO board member, will serve as board chair, succeeding Dianne Rosenberg. Weiss will preside over a board that includes four new members: Nick Apanius of Messer Construction Co., Emma Compton of the Cincinnati Bengals, Dean A. Moulas of Johnson Investment Counsel and Brett Stover of Kantar Consulting. The orchestra also appointed Gregory Lee as chief financial officer and Hannah Ross as director of learning.

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DePaul Cristo Rey High School has welcomed five community leaders to its board of directors: Danielle D’Addesa , associate general counsel at Western & Southern Financial Group; Todd Foley, retired Kroger executive and community volunteer; Stephan Langenkamp, chief operating officer at MSA Design; Stephen Robertson, retired executive and volunteer; and Frederic (Fritz) Shadley, attorney and partner at UB Greensfelder LLP. DPCR is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school that serves students with financial need through a rigorous academic program and a Corporate Work Study Program.

The Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance has promoted Jason Reser, previously its trail development director, to executive director. Reser, who’ll oversee CORA’s new fiveyear plan, is a longtime figure in the region’s cycling community. He owns Reser Bicycle Outfitters and Trailhead Coffee in Newport, Kentucky. Reser has also served on the board of cycling-related organizations, such as Queen City Bike and the Kentucky Mountain Bike Association.

Sid Taylor is the new executive director of the American Red Cross’s Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter. Taylor, a Hamilton County resident with experience in crisis management and nonprofit operations, served as assistant executive director at Focus on Youth. Taylor succeeds Stephanie Byrd, who serves as regional chief executive overseeing four chapters across 47 counties across Ohio.

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Samuel Foulkes, director of braille production and accessible innovation at Cincinnati’s Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired , received the John F. Kennedy Center’s national Community Asset Award. The honor, presented at the Kennedy Center’s LEAD Conference in Cleveland, recognizes Foulkes’ leadership in making the arts more accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship has named Caroline Tanner its new executive director, following the April retirement of Jennifer Evans. Tanner brings more than 16 years of nonprofit experience in leadership, marketing, events, fundraising and communications. Founded in 1985, CTRH provides equine-assisted services to people with disabilities and other challenges.

The Well, a Walnut Hills-based nonprofit focused on arts and wellness, has named Kelly Barber as board president and Sarah Mackenzie as program director. Barber, a client director at Radius Insights and marketing director for Turn In Concepts, served as president of the Junior League of Cincinnati. Mackenzie, a South African-born artist with a BFA in dance from New York University, will lead the organization’s integrated arts and wellness programs.

A.J. Gianopoulos is the new director of historical art and client relations at Eisele Fine Art . Gianopoulos brings curatorial experience, including roles at the Evansville Museum of Art and the A&E Igleheart Foundation in Indiana. At Eisele, he’ll manage and place pre-1950 American art, with a focus on Cincinnati painters.

Santa Maria Community Services has appointed Sara Houk to its board of directors. Houk is senior talent acquisition manager at Messer Construction and holds a master’s degree in human resources management from the University of Cincinnati. She volunteers with Kindervelt at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, supporting its fundraising efforts.

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Choral conductor Max Trombley has been tapped as the Cincinnati May Festival ’s Choral Conducting Fellow for the 2025-26 season. The fellowship, offered in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music , gives emerging conductors hands-on experience while helping lead one of the nation’s premier choral organizations.

Rickell Howard Smith has been sworn in as a member of the board of trustees for Metro, Hamilton County’s bus service provider. A civil rights attorney and nonprofit leader, she is president and CEO of YWCA Greater Cincinnati. She led racial equity initiatives at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and served as the first executive director of the Urban League’s Holloman Center for Social Justice.

The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority has named Nikki Boehmker executive vice president and chief financial officer. She’ll lead the community redevelopment organization’s financial strategy, overseeing planning and investment decisions. She spent more than four years at Cintrifuse, serving most recently as executive director. The Port has also named Chelsea Boyer as its director of human resources. Boyer brings more than a decade of HR leadership experience, with expertise in aligning HR strategies to business goals and enhancing employee engagement. She has worked at Skyline Chili, Alternate Solutions Health Network and Medpace, where she was senior human relations business partner.

Ralph (Mike) Michael has been elected chair of the TriHealth board of trustees, succeeding Kathy Kelly, who will remain on the board. Michael, chairman of the Cincinnati Region of Fifth Third Bank, served as chair from 2019 to 2022 and as vice chair for two terms. Cynthia Booth has been named vice chair, and Elizabeth Mangan joins the board following the departure of Phil Castellini. Booth is president and CEO of Emerge Manufacturing and Mangan is CEO of Miller Valentine.

The Cincinnati Regional Chamber has promoted Pete Metz to vice president of civic strategy and policy, a newly created role overseeing the organization’s external strategy, public policy agenda, civic initiatives and foundation strategy. Metz will lead the Government Affairs and Advocacy team, the Center for Research and Data, the Chamber Foundation and teams managing major regional initiatives, including transportation, infrastructure, housing and economic development.

Lorraine O’Moore has joined the BE NKY Growth Partnership as workforce development manager. She brings more than 30 years of experience in workforce development, most recently serving as director of work-based learning at NaviGo. O’Moore will help Northern Kentucky businesses meet workforce needs and manage BE NKY’s investments in talent-pipeline programs.

The Imperial Theatre Mohawk Alliance has added eight new members to its board of directors: Vince DeGeorge , Julia Hairston, John Hauck , Tim Lloyd , Quinn Marker, Holly Seitz , tt stern-enzi and Jessica Tribbe. They bring expertise in historic preservation, nonprofit management, law, finance, arts leadership, community development, education, fundraising and cultural programming, with members from Over-the-Rhine and surrounding neighborhoods. The board plays a key role in supporting the organization’s fundraising efforts to revitalize the Imperial Theatre in the Mohawk area of OTR.

The board of directors for BE NKY Growth Partnership has welcomed two new members and appointed a new treasurer. Kenton County Judge Kris Knochelmann appointed Cara Brooks, Duke Energy senior economic development manager for Ohio/Kentucky, to a threeyear term. Campbell County Judge Steve Pendery appointed Steve Bestard , Messer Construction Co. senior vice president and COO, also for three years. The board selected Adrian Hothem, Camco Chemical president and CEO, as treasurer.

The Northern Kentucky Chamber has announced its 2025-26 board of directors and officers. Jason Payne, bank acquisition consultant at Private Investment Group, returns for a second term as board chair. Geralyn Isler, president and benefit adviser at Business Benefits Insurance Solutions, has been elected chair-elect and will serve as board chair in 2026-27. A 25-year Chamber volunteer, Isler has held multiple leadership roles, including board treasurer and secretary, and has chaired several Women’s Initiative programs.

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Kevin Potts is the new CEO of the Hearing Speech + Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati, a nonprofit that provides inclusive communication services. Potts brings more than two decades of leadership in healthcare, disability services and community-based programming. He served as executive director at Sonida Senior Living, where he managed a flagship community of 203 apartments.

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Peter Hoffmann has joined Northern Kentucky University as its new vice provost for graduate education, research and outreach. He joins NKU after serving professorial and leadership roles at Wayne State and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he has served as dean of arts and sciences for nearly three years.

Chefs Mona Bronson-Fuqua , Ilene Ross and Eric Polhamus (none pictured) join the roster of instructors leading cooking classes at Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center. Bronson-Fuqua, a culinary management graduate from Cincinnati State, has taught widely in the region and focuses on hands-on, community-oriented classes. Ross, a veteran culinary instructor and former Cincinnati CityBeat dining writer, specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and helping students gain confidence in the kitchen. Polhamus, a former executive chef and culinary director with 20 years in hospitality, brings experience in French fine dining and wood-fire cooking. 

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Best Point raises $800K at Riverfest gala

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health raised over $800,000 at its 2025 Rockin’ at Riverfest fundraising gala. The event at the Anderson Pavilion in Smale Riverfront Park supported Best Point’s more than 50 programs and services.

The evening consisted of dinner, music, auctions, fireworks and an after-party. Sharon Williams Frisbie was honored posthumously with the Tad Lawrence Servant Heart Award Award. Pam Sibcy and Dr. Robert Heidt Jr. accepted the award on her behalf, celebrating her 22 years of service and her lasting impact on Best Point’s mission. Best Point also established the Sharon Williams Frisbie Scholarship to continue her lifelong passion for supporting families and children.

Title sponsors were the Edelweiss Foundation and the Unnewehr Foundation. Presenting sponsor was the Heidt Family Foundation.

 bestpoint.org

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GCF’s Women’s Fund marks 30 years advancing equity

The Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation welcomed a sold-out crowd to Anderson Pavilion for 30 Years Strong, Legacy in Motion, a luncheon fundraiser celebrating three decades of advancing gender equity. The event raised more than $150,000 to advance the Women’s Fund’s research, advocacy, Pulse Report revitalization, interactive dashboards and the expansion of its Appointed program.

Honorees Leslie B. McNeill, Mary Stagaman, Barbara Turner and Angele K. Blackshear (“Sister Keli”) were recognized. The inaugural executive director of the Women’s Fund, Vanessa Freytag, current Executive Director Camilla Worrell, plus event chairs Tammy Bennett, Karen Dudley Grissom and Tina R. Macon each offered reflections.

Guests also enjoyed performances by Cincinnati Youth Poet Laureate Mia Watka and by Pones dancers, plus remarks from Greater Cincinnati Foundation leaders Matthew Randazzo and Rasheda Cromwell.

 cincinnatiwomensfund.org

Alison Bevilacqua and Carol

Accepting the award for honoree Barbara Turner were her children Dane Dudley, Frederick Dace and Tiffany Coleman.

ArtDinner highlights ArtWorks’ creative initiatives

ArtWorks hosted its annual ArtDinner, celebrating Cincinnati’s creative community while raising support for future public art projects and youth employment. The event, at The Standard in Covington, brought together artists, community leaders and supporters.

Guests gathered for a dinner featuring local chefs and a setting transformed by artistic installations. The evening highlighted ArtWorks’ 29 years of creating art and job opportunities for thousands of young people across the city.

Highlights included:

• A showcase of ArtWorks’ latest projects and upcoming initiatives.

• Stories from youth apprentices and artists whose lives and careers have been shaped by ArtWorks.

• A live auction supporting future programming.

• A celebration of creativity that reflects the diversity and energy of Cincinnati’s arts community.

 artworkscincinnati.org

Fashion-forward evening raises over $190K for Big Brothers Big Sisters

It was a night of inspiration, style and heart at the second annual Project Role Model Fashion Show, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati. An audience of 300 celebrated mentorship and fashion at the Music Hall event, presented by Donath Facial Plastic Surgery. Twenty-two Little Brothers and Sisters strutted the runway in looks from Macy’s, each paired with their Big Brother or Sister. Every child in the show got to keep the clothing and shoes.

Q102 DJ Natalie Jones kept the energy high. Guests experienced designer purse and bourbon raffles, a silent auction and a spirited paddleraise. Britney Ruby-Miller and Bawe Shinholster of Jeff Ruby’s Culinary Entertainment were honored for their commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters’s mission. The Jeff Ruby Foundation donated $17,500, contributing to the more than $190,000 raised.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati serves about 1,000 children annually across 13 counties.

 bigsforkids.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

October November

15-18

Sewing. Quilting. Needle Arts.

Original Sewing & Quilt Expo is a place to find the latest techniques and products, and learn new skills with cutting-edge education. It’s where the sewing community comes together to encourage and inspire our own individual journeys to wherever the needle will lead.

Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 10am – 5:30pm Sat. 10am – 5pm

24-26

Tons of fun awaits at the Expo! Meet comic creators, participate in the Cosplay Fashion Show or the Video Game Tournaments on Friday and the Costume Contest on Sunday. Go to cincinnaticomicexpo.com to reserve your spot for a professional celebrity photo op!

Hours: Friday 3-8pm (VIP Entry 2pm) Saturday 10am-7pm (VIP Entry 9:30am) Sunday 10am-5pm (VIP Entry 9:30am)

7-9

Get in the gift-giving spirit at the Holiday Market!

Be prepared for holiday fun and shopping at this year’s Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market. Visit with Santa, register to win Merry Money and more while you shop! There is even a Package Check so you don’t have to carry all your packages with you.

Hours: Friday 12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

22-23

Join Us for Cincinnati's Legendary Victory of Light - Body, Mind & Spirit Celebration. Enjoy THE Festival of ALL Things Holistic!!

Special Features include: Cosmic Post O ce (Messages to Your Future Self), Crystal Labyrinth, Talisman Wish Project, Magical Roving Performers & Aura Photos!!!

Hours: Saturday 10am-7pm Sunday 10am-6pm

Please visit www.sharonvilleconventioncenter.com and click View Calendar for tickets.

The region’s only LEED Silver Certified sustainable event facility is conveniently located just 15 miles north of downtown Cincinnati, just o I-75. The Center provides a beautiful and contemporary meeting facility for suburban conventions, banquets, trade shows and public events with all the amenities of a big city.

Swimmers cross Ohio River, helping Adventure Crew

Some 250 participants swam partway across the Ohio River and back during the Bill Keating Jr. Great Ohio River Swim.

The annual event allows athletes, recreational swimmers and “bucket listers” to complete the approximately 900-meter distance while the river is closed to boat traffic. Swimmers began downtown at the Serpentine Wall, swam to a buoy off the Kentucky shore, then swam back to the Public Landing. In addition, 24 participants took part in the “Double Dip,” adding a 2.5-mile downriver swim before the crossing.

The event raised $17,000 for Adventure Crew, a nonprofit that connects city teens with nature and each other through outdoor adventures.

Bill Keating Jr. was one of the first swimmers to sign up for the inaugural event in 2007. That first year, he won the men’s swim but lost to his daughter, Caroline Keating, now the event chair. He continued to be a huge supporter of the event until his death from brain cancer in 2017.

 greatohioriverswim.com, adventurecrew.org

Cincinnati Preservation reunion celebrates past and future

Cincinnati Preservation held its annual Members’ Reunion, celebrating preservation, community and creativity. Guests gathered at the group’s home base, the John Hauck House in the West End, for light bites, drinks and fellowship. They then toured the newly rehabilitated carriage house, a project that embodies Cincinnati Preservation’s mission to honor the city’s past while shaping its future. The evening featured music from the Polka Warriors and a sneak preview of artist Britni Bicknaver’s upcoming audio installation at the John Hauck House. The group has promoted preservation since its founding in 1964.

 cincinnatipreservation.org

More than 100 exotic and classic cars were shown at the event.

Exotic wheels, big impact at car show

The streets of Wyoming, Ohio, came alive as more than 100 exotic and classic cars were on display at the annual Wyoming Exotic Wheels Car Show. The record-breaking event drew large crowds and raised more than $12,000 to benefit the Cancer Support Community Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky. The event brought community support for CSC’s mission to provide free programs – including support groups, classes and educational resources – for families affected by cancer.

 cancersupportcincinnati.org

Party raises $210K for Scouting

The Dan Beard Council’s Festival of Fireworks, presented by Interlink Cloud Advisors, welcomed more than 500 guests to Mount Adams for an evening of fun, family activities and a great view of the WEBN Fireworks. Guests enjoyed kids’ games and crafts, great food and a lively auction all in support of local Scouting.

The event raised over $210,000 to benefit the Dan Beard Council, Scouting America, which serves more than 10,000 youth across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

 danbeard.org

Kala Gibson places a bid

Kate Stechschulte

A Community of Care

Why the Center for Respite Care Needs You Now

The Center’s 2025 Transformation Awards, supported by Channel 12, Movers & Makers, and The Cincinnati Business Courier, are more than just a celebration. They are a call to action.

This year’s honorees remind us that real change happens when people put their beliefs into motion. They don't just care about the vulnerable – they act.

Mike Moroski, Executive Director of the Hamilton County Human Services Chamber, is one of them. He’s been called Cincinnati’s Best Local Activist. From advocating for equity during his time on the Cincinnati Public Schools Board to championing social justice, Mike embodies the kind of commitment our region needs.

Faith institutions also play a vital role. Sycamore Presbyterian Church is a place where words like “compassion” and “service” aren’t just preached – they're practiced. Their community outreach reflects Christ’s teachings and touches lives far beyond their congregation.

Kayaking helps first responders, vets

A therapeutic kayak fishing outing at Armco Park in Lebanon welcomed first responders, veterans and their families. Warren County Park District joined with Heroes on the Water Southwest Ohio Chapter to host the event. The outing included veterans from Dayton’s BlueHalo company who support our nation’s defense missions, including those at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. HOW’s nationally recognized program uses kayak fishing to promote physical and mental wellness. Participation was free for veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their families.

 warrencountyparks.com, heroesonthewater.org

permanent housing. Their collaboration with the Center ensures that clients have not only a place to recover, but a place to call home.

These honorees support the Center for Respite Care’s mission. The Center seeks your help to keep that mission alive – whether through financial support, volunteerism, or in-kind contributions.

For over 22 years, the Center for Respite Care has been the only organization in Hamilton County providing medical recuperative care for adults experiencing homelessness. With a 20-bed facility, they deliver more than 6,000 bed nights and 146,000 hours of service every year. This is about stability, dignity, and a path forward. Seventy percent of clients transition to stable housing after discharge.

The cost of care, staff, and services grows with every passing year. The Center receives support from government agencies, foundations, and generous individuals.

And few legacies shine brighter than that of the late Pastor John Suguitan of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Pastor John’s decades of ministry were spent walking alongside Cincinnati’s homeless, offering support, spiritual guidance, and human dignity. His work continues today through programs like The Bridge Ministry.

Then there’s Wright Management – a small but mighty organization doing the "Wright" thing by helping the homeless find

That’s where you come in. By donating to the Center for Respite Care, you become part of a powerful story of healing and hope. Your contribution helps someone recover from illness in a safe space. It helps someone move from a hospital bed to stable housing. It helps people rediscover their dignity.

Visit the Center for Respite Care’s website and donate today. Help us continue the work of healing, housing, and hope.

Because transformation begins with you.

Black Art Speaks gala celebrates its mission

Black Art Speaks celebrated five transformative years with its Rooted in Truth Gala, honoring its mission of connecting Black artists to opportunities across Cincinnati. Led by CEO Alandes Powell, the gala welcomed a full room of supporters and sponsors united in belief in the platform’s impact.

The event took place at the Art Academy of Cincinnati in Over-the-Rhine, and the after-party was held outside the school on Jackson Street. The night featured dynamic performances, giving young local talent a stage to shine on and affirming the nonprofit’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of artists.

Two $5,000 scholarships were awarded to second-year students attending the Art Academy. The celebration closed with an outdoor block party, where attendees enjoyed music, community and networking.

 blackartspeaks.com

Aviatra champions women artists

Aviatra Accelerators, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and championing women entrepreneurs, held a Women Artist Showcase at its incubator and popup retail space in Covington.

The event showcased original artwork – including paintings, jewelry and mixed media works – by seven emerging women artists who recently completed Aviatra’s Profitability Blueprint for Women Artists, a program designed to equip them with the tools to strengthen the business side of their creative work.

Featured artists included Jennifer Baldwin, Traci Cummings, Debra Furby, Kara Huesman, Molly McTighe, Chris Thalgott and Marlene Hanner.

 aviatraaccelerators.org

Devou golf event earns support for Learning Grove

More than 100 golfers swung up to Devou Park Golf Course and Event Center to raise money for the Monica Hughes Children’s Fund at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. The fund supports Learning Grove in its work with more than 5,000 young children, students and families each year.

The Monica Hughes Henke Golf Outing raised more than $16,000 through registration, sponsorship, $20 tutu swings, raffles and other fundraising efforts. The outing was hosted by the Hughes and Henke families.

 learning-grove.org

Golf classic scores a record for Junior Achievement

The last of three Junior Achievement golf classics was held at The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills and the series of events raised a record total of over $437,000. These funds will benefit JA educational programs around Greater Cincinnati. The latest outing featured raffle and door prizes, six on-course contests, a $500 per golfer shopping spree on the JA Online Pro Shop, gifts of Ogio backpacks for the men and Kate Spade handbags for the women, breakfast, lunch and an open bar reception. Major sponsors included WesBanco, Shamrock Foods and DRN Data. Junior Achievement of OKI Partners provides high-quality programming to schools and students around the Tristate, reaching over 69,000 students.

 badges.okipartners.ja.org

Children’s Theatre’s block party celebrates Emery renewal

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati hosted a lively block party celebrating the reimagined Emery Theater, its future permanent home in Over-the-Rhine.

Walnut Street between Central Parkway and 12th Street was closed to traffic, welcoming families to enjoy food from local favorites like LaRosa’s, Graeter’s and Kroger’s On-The-Rhine Eatery, along with music from Q102, face painting, balloon animals, glitter tattoos and character meet-and-greets.

Guests also got a sneak peek at the historic theater and saw a program featuring Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval and Local 12’s Bob Herzog. The new era began with lighting and rotating The Emery’s iconic crown marquee.

TCT is reviving the cultural landmark and transforming it into a technologically advanced theater. (Feature story, Page 6)

 thechildrenstheatre.com

Liberation Ball takes visitors back in time at Union Terminal

Hundreds of people visited Union Terminal to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II at the Liberation Ball, presented by The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.

Visitors were encouraged to dress in 1940s cocktail attire, from slacks and bowties to fascinators and pocket squares. Immersive experiences included a make-your-own Liberation Pin station, a Victory Garden flower cart and live screen printing with the Cincinnati Print Museum.

Visitors could view Cincinnati-area Holocaust survivor Dr. Al Miller’s “Dimensions in Testimony” exhibition, which uses high-fidelity recordings of Holocaust survivors, giving museumgoers a chance to ask them questions in real time. A new exhibit about the Auschwitz concentration camp, including artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland, opens Oct. 18.

holocaustandhumanity.org

M&M fans inclined to Mix & Mingle

Movers & Makers took its monthly Mix & Mingle happy hour to the West Side in August. The gathering was sponsored by Elder High School and hosted by Cincinnati Landmark Productions at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater in East Price Hill.

Sincerest gratitude to Brian Hiles, director of admissions for Elder, and Rodger Pille, executive director of CLP. Also, a shout out to frequent attendee Margaret Plowdrey for her gift of a lovely floral arrangement.

If you are interested in sponsoring or hosting a future Mix & Mingle – we host between 75 and 100 people on the second Wednesday of each month – contact Thom Mariner: tmariner@moversmakers.org.

Pro Seniors rocks awards event

Pro Seniors held its Seniors Who Rock awards presentation honoring inspirational Ohio seniors who continue to help the community.

The event, at the 20th Century Theater in Oakley, celebrated these valued older Ohioans. Seniors Who Rock also raises awareness of its services, which are provided at no charge.

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval offered opening remarks and proclaimed Pro Seniors Day.

Seniors Who Rock honorees – Bill Thornton, Deanna Spatz and Karen Bankston – inspired and encouraged everyone at every age to step up in service to the community.

Louise Roselle, honorary co-chair of Pro Seniors’ 50th Anniversary Campaign, announced that $509,000 was raised in the first year of the three-year campaign. As Ohio’s aging population is growing, the campaign goal will expand.  proseniors.org

SATURDAY 6:30PM CET SUNDAY 8:30PM CET ARTS

Join Barbara Kellar as she showcases artists and cultural leaders from the Greater Cincinnati community.

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Fairways for Furniture tees up success

A sold-out field hit the greens for New Life Furniture Bank’s annual golf outing, Fairways For Furniture. Back at Oasis Golf Club for its fifth year, the event wrapped up with an awards program featuring Cincinnati Bengals great Ken Anderson and Dan Hoard, the voice of the Bengals and Cincinnati Bearcats, in a lively Q&A session.

The event raised over $92,000, enough to fully furnish more than 125 empty homes for local families in need. New Life Furniture Bank is well on its way to reaching its 2025 goal of furnishing 2,400 homes, transforming empty spaces into warm, dignified places to live.

nlfurniture.org

Golf outing supports programs for those who grieve

Companions on a Journey Grief Support surpassed its stretch goal of raising $103,000 at the 11th Vince Munafo Memorial Golf Outing at Glenview Golf Course. A record 164 golfers raised the most money ever on-course, more than $30,000 through a mix of games and an onsite-auction. The balance came from a combination of golfer fees and corporate sponsorships.

All that action will translate into hope, strength and healing for the adults in COJ’s adult loss-specific groups and the grieving students in the more than 65 local schools where COJ hosts monthly grief groups.

 companionsonajourney.org

Taste of the Bengals feeds Freestore Foodbank coffers

More than 800 Freestore Foodbank supporters and Cincinnati Bengals fans attended this year’s Taste of the Bengals event at Paycor Stadium.

Freestore Foodbank, in partnership with the Bengals, iHeart Media and Local 12, hosted the dinner by-the-bite with over 45 local restaurants. Sycamore Capital was the presenting sponsor.

Freestore Foodbank also benefitted from the Rubber Duck Regatta on the Ohio River at Riverfest. About 145,000 ducks were sold for the event.

 tasteofthebengals.org

Clifton golf outing supports Cincinnati State program

Clifton residents gathered at Cincinnati’s oldest golf course, Avon Fields, for the 13th annual Clifton Golf Outing. The event raised $25,000 for the community, including funds to support the Cincinnati State “C state complete” program, which helps students who otherwise might not finish their degree.

At dinner on the deck after golf, the Duke Energy Friend of Clifton Award was presented to Geoff Gelke and Tom Fruth, who founded the Clifton Historical Society and have been instrumental in the success of the local paper, the Clifton Chronicle. Each year Duke Energy recognizes someone who has given back for the benefit of the Clifton community.

Clifton Golf Outing, which has raised over $175,000 for nonprofits, is an event hosted by Clifton Town Meeting, the neighborhood’s community council.

 cliftoncommunity.org

Kurt Reiber, Freestore Foodbank president; Bob Herzog of Local 12; and Taylor Conklin, Bengals director of community engagement. The team presents a check for $40,134 from the 2024 Open In Orange Campaign.

A final kindness to the dying, a relief to survivors

Condolences on a death are hard, both to offer and to receive. After my sister died two years ago, I heard a lot of awkward silences and attempts to hurry the conversation along. When my mother died last year, I at least had a useful way of making the whole thing easier. I was able to pass along something I learned in the process of her death that I consider extremely valuable.

If you are helping someone with an end-of-life decision or dealing with any serious ongoing illness, I’d tell them to ask for a consult with a palliative care team. And then I’d explain what palliative care is, because most people don’t know.

It sounds like pain management. It is, but that’s just one part. It’s more like suffering management. It’s often confused with hospice, but in hospice the only care given is comfort care as a patient dies.

Palliative care is about managing a patient’s suffering while they are being treated for a condition. That’s not just physical pain.

“We work to mitigate suffering by supporting the whole patient, physically, emotionally and spiritually while in treatment,” said Jennifer Hester, an advanced practice nurse on the palliative care team at The Christ Hospital.

Palliative care teams also help patients and families understand their options so they can make good decisions, and can be a communication link between the patient and his or her doctors.

My 95-year-old mother had fallen into something like a coma or a non-responsive state. It was unclear exactly why. The doctors wanted to get a diagnosis, my siblings and I wanted to follow her wishes to not have her life prolonged unnecessarily. Once you’re in a hospital, you can feel like you’re not in control

anymore. I wasn’t sure I would be able to advocate effectively for her. Palliative care was so helpful to me.

In my mother’s case, it was end-of-life decisions, but palliative care doctors might also work with stroke victims, certainly with cancer patients, heart conditions – anything that is serious and complicated, where there is pain and quality of life to manage, and many decisions to make. They may work with patients over years of treatment.

Palliative care grew from the hospice movement, Hester said. “But about 20 years ago or so, the medical world saw that there also needed to be an emphasis on the quality of life while in treatment, not just while dying,” she said. “At its best, it’s interdisciplinary, because we’re treating the whole person.” Most hospitals in Greater Cincinnati have a palliative care team, and Christ Hospital is typical in including doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains and a pharmacist.

“Pain isn’t just physical. It’s exacerbated by the meaning of it,” Hester said. So managing it means having a goal specific to that patient, knowing what’s important to them. Their choices for pain management go beyond pain medication.

Another part of the specialty is help in making decisions. Not only do palliative care professionals understand the medical message, they can convey it in a way it can be heard and understood.

“Doctors are well trained, but may not have the skill at communicating. We’re good at that, and we have a little more time,” Hester said. “We get to ask, ‘Who’s the human here?’

“One thing we talk to people about is how to get the information you need, what to ask doctors. What is the best case scenario here? That’s what everyone wants to talk about. But what’s the worst case? And what’s the most likely case?

Polly Campbell

You can make better decisions if you have that information.”

In my mother’s case, the decisions were not that hard in themselves. Mom had always been super clear that she didn’t want any special measures taken. But still, death is a heavy thing, and it’s not easy to say: “Oh, just let her go.”

On the other hand, the protocols in the hospital have a thoroughness that has its own kind of kindness, but they can feel inexorable.

The palliative care doctor who I talked to was not only lovingly willing to let me tell her who my mother was, to offer me sympathy and support, she thoughtfully helped me draw a line. We did the most obvious tests to see what was wrong, but then we asked not to put her through more tests. We said no to feeding her artificially. I had the peace of knowing that we had done everything we should, but then stopped at the appropriate point. I did not have to secondguess myself.

There is another piece of advice that I could give people, and palliative care professionals give it, too. Anyone, at any age, should have the basic documents of a living will and a health care directive that names the person who will make decisions about your health when you can’t. Your loved ones will thank you for that gift.

You can find more at getpalliativecare.org. 

Polly Campbell covered restaurants and food for the Cincinnati Enquirer from 1996 until 2020. She lives in Pleasant Ridge with her husband, and since retiring does a lot of reading, cooking and gardening, if that’s what you call pulling weeds. She writes monthly on a variety of topics, and she welcomes your feedback and column suggestions at editor@moversmakers.org.

Saturday, November 15, 2025

6 to 11 PM at Hard Rock Casino Event Center

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Enter a new realm of awareness as you take part in dining under a blindfold and immersive challenges that offer insight into the experiences of people with vision loss. Enjoy a full evening of fun with a silent auction, dancing, raf es, a costume contest, and more, all while supporting services that empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired to live independently.