2011-11-26 / Calendar
HERALD CALENDAR
Special Events and Exhibits
Dec 3 – 4: 18th Annual East Row Victorian Christmas Home Tour. Six private homes including a former church transformed into a fascinating single family home open their doors to the public. East Row Historic District in Newport. www.eastrow.org.
Dec 3 – 11: Holiday Follies. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati performs a holiday staple. Taft Theatre. (513) 232-6220.
Dec 3 – 18: Free Family Fun:Enjoy holiday activities, crafts, and performances by well-known performers. Main Library. www.cincinnatilibrary.org.
Dec 4 – 31: Every Christmas Story Ever Told. A non-stop holiday romp through everyone’s favorite Christmas stories performed by just four actors in ninety minutes. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. www.cincyshakes.com.
Through Dec 3: Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party. Ms. Harmony Green's fourth-grade class presents a new take on their traditional Christmas pageant in a rural Illinois town. The production sets off a firestorm of controversy when it calls into question Honest Abe's sexual orientation - based on historical facts. This thought-provoking, laugh-out-loud funny, and uniquely American story unfolds, offering surprises at every turn. Know Theater. www.knowtheatre.com.
Through Dec 10: Out of the Shadows: The Rise of Women in Art. Examines women as the subject of art, explores the role of women as artists, and looks at the struggles women endured in an effort to be recognized for their talents. Miami University Art Museum. (513) 529-2232.
Through Dec 23: Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party. Ms. Harmony Green’s fourth-grade class presents a new take on their traditional Christmas pageant in a rural Illinois town. The production sets off a firestorm of controversy when it calls into question Honest Abe’s sexual orientation - based on historical facts. Know Theater. www.knowtheatre.com.
Through Dec 24: Holiday Junction. Make memories your family can build upon for generations, with the Duke Energy Holiday Trains in their new home. In addition to the amazing model trains in the exhibit, you can participate in exciting programming and energizing performances. Cincinnati Museum Center. www.cincymuseum.org.
Through Dec 28: Trains, Trestles and Traditions. View traditional holiday blooms and a festive train and lights display. Krohn Conservatory. www.cincyparks.com.
Through Dec 30: A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Alovingly faithful adaptation by Howard Dallin, complete with a cast of nearly 30 actors and elaborate costumes and special effects. Playhouse in the Park. www.cincyplay.com
Through Dec 31: Love's Labour's Lost. An enchanting comedy of romance and rhetoric where young love is the name of the game. The King of Navarre and his men, including Berowne take an oath to devote three years to scholarship—without the company of women. But what they didn't anticipate was a visit from the beautiful Princess of France and her three gorgeous ladies-in-waiting, including Rosaline. Meanwhile, the heavily-accented Spanish swordsmen, Don Armado tangles with Costard over the beautiful Jaquenetta. Don Armado’s page Moth, along with clowns and Spanish fools, add humor and delight. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. www.cincyshakes.com.
Through Dec 31: Snow White. Mirror, mirror on the wall, from apple to queen, Ensemble Theatre’s Snow White has is it all! From the creators of last year’s smash hit Cinderella, comes an all-new world premiere musical Snow White, based on the classic fairytale, that reminds us the true reflection of beauty and happiness can only be found within. Ensemble Theater. www.cincyetc.com.
Through Jan 1: 2011 Holiday Show - Trains, Trestles and Traditions. This years’ show combines the splendor of the traditional holiday blooms with an over the top train and holiday lighting experience. Krohn Conservatory. www.cincyparks.com.
Through Jan 1: Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland. Watch Jolly St. Nick as he swims with sharks, stingrays and elves. Newport Aquarium. (859) 406 -3674.
Through Jan 1: Festival of Lights. Stroll through Fairyland, Candy Cane Forest and Twinkle Trail underneath the glow and gleam of nearly 2 million lights. Cincinnati Zoo. www.cincinnatizoo.org.
Through Jan 2: Candlelight Tours. The house where William Howard Taft was born and grew up will be decorated to reflect the mid-Victorian period. William Howard Taft National Historic Site. (513)684-3262.
Through Jan 6: Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit. Cincinnati Museum Center staff and historians, focuses on the border relationship between Ohio and Kentucky, to provide new insights into the events leading up to the war, the war years, and the "politics of memory" that have occurred from post-war to modern day. Freedom Center. www.freedomcenter.org.
Through Jan 8: George Inness in Italy. Leading collectors and affluent American travelers prized Inness’s Italian paintings as both progressive artistic experiments and as mementos of Italy. He is still widely admired as the pioneer of the evocative style known as tonalism, which this exhibition traces to his experiences in Italy. Taft Museum. www.taftmuseum.org.
Through Jan 13: A New Reality. Using a variety of mediums, styles and scales, these artists use every day ordinary objects, but assemble them in a unique way. The final installation is an enlightening commentary on how the current economic downfall has required many to reassemble their day-to-day lives, generating a new vision of their future. The AEC. www.covingtonarts.com.
Through Jan 22: Realms of Intimacy: Miniaturist Practice from Pakistan. This exhibition explores the method of miniaturist painting as a stylistic foundation of art in Pakistan. Contemporary Arts Center. www.contemporaryartscenter.org.
Through Jan 22: ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE. Recounts the real-life friendship between Cline and star-struck divorcéeLouise Seger. Playhouse in the Park. www.cincyplay.com
Through Jan 29: Antique Christmas. Old-fashioned Christmas decorations will adorn the galleries over the holidays. Notably, German feather trees made of wire and goose feathers will be trimmed with ornaments that were made in America or imported here from around the world. Festive greenery will deck the halls and exterior of the house, and the Dining Room will be set for the holidays with sparkling china, crystal, and silver. Taft Museum. www.taftmuseum.org.
Through Feb 19: U.S. Bank Ice Rink. Ice skating on a frosty winter day in the midst of downtown’s tallest buildings. Fountain Square. (513) 381-0782.
Monday – November 28, 2011
8:30 p.m.
Jazz Jam hosted by Sandy Suskind Quartet. Blue Wisp Jazz Club. www.thebluewisp.com.
Tuesday – November 29, 2011
Wednesday – November 30, 2011
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Apollo @ The Greenwich. Showcasing musical talents ranging from R&B, Hip Hop, Adult Contemporary Spoken Word lyricists and more. The Greenwich. www.the-greenwich.com.
8:30 p.m.
Thursday – December 1, 2011
4:00 p.m.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra. One of the top selling acts in the world. U.S. Bank Arena. www.ticketmaster.com.
5:00 p.m.
eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Event. Ready to Be More Organized and Productive in 2012 December is typically a slower month for most businesses and is the perfect time to set yourself up for an organized and productive 2012.Give yourself the gift of starting the new year organized, focused, and in control. Maketewah Country Club. (513) 403-0301.
5:30 p.m.
3d Annual Cincinnati Bar Idol. Blue Wisp Jazz Club. www.thebluewisp.com.
6:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra. One of the top selling acts in the world. U.S. Bank Arena. www.ticketmaster.com.
Friday –December 2, 2011
6:30 p.m.
Annual Holiday Craft Workshop. Bring the family to enjoy crafts with natural materials or a nature theme. Choose what you want to make from selections suited to all ages. Staff will instruct & advise, but the personal touches are up to you. Go home with several completed projects to brighten your home for the holidays. Laboiteaux Woods Nature Preserve. (513) 542-2909.
9:00 p.m.
The Rollins Davis Band. Enjoy live jazz and R&B entertainment. The Greenwich. www.the-greenwich.com.
9:30 p.m.
Basic Truth. Old-school R&B/soul/funk. KJ's Pub. www.basictruth.webs.com.
12:00 a.m.
Saturday – December 3, 2011
2:30 p.m.
Annual Holiday Craft Workshop. Bring the family to enjoy crafts with natural materials or a nature theme. Choose what you want to make from selections suited to all ages. Staff will instruct & advise, but the personal touches are up to you. Go home with several completed projects to brighten your home for the holidays. Laboiteaux Woods Nature Preserve. (513) 542-2909.
5:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Boychoir presents Cincinnati Boychoir Holiday Sing. Join all of the Boychoir treble choirs as they sing for the holidays! Mason United Methodist Church. www.cincinnatiboychoir.org
6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Dialogues in Dance is part of a continuing series in which modern dance is presented up-close and in-the-raw, with minimal production in a converted studio setting. The event attempts to tackle the elusiveness of Modern Dance head-on by stripping it bare, making the experience as transparent and authentic as possible. College Hill Town Hall. www.mamluftcodance.org.
Dialogues in Dance. A studio performance and dialogue designed to expose audiences to the choreographic process. Contemporary Dance Theater. www.MamLuftCoDance.org.
Sunday – December 4, 2011
2:00 p.m.
Big Band Dance w/ Ron Purdon.Blue Wisp Jazz Club. www.thebluewisp.com.
2:30 p.m.
May Festival Youth Chorus. Enjoy seasonal music, choral selections, and solo repertoire. This ensemble gives talented high school students from throughout Greater Cincinnati an opportunity to perform challenging choral music. Taft Museum. (513) 684-4515.
8:00 p.m.
Planning Ahead:
Dec 8: David Blight to Lecture. professor of history at Yale University, Director of the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance and Abolition, and is one of the country's foremost authorities on the Civil War and its legacy. He will discuss his books Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory and Beyond the Battlefield: Race, Memory and the American Civil War. Freedom Center. 6:30 p.m.www.freedomcenter.org.
Dec 8 – 11: Darrell Joyce. Comedian. Funny Bone. www.funnyboneonthelevee.com.
Dec 9 – 11: Cincinnati Pops presentsHappy Holidays featuring Sandi Patty. As one of America’s best-loved performers, Sandi Pattyhas sold more than 11 million records and continues to merit accolades. Music Hall. www.cincinnatipops.org.
Dec 9: Winter In The Woodlands. Families and adults can follow a beautiful, luminaria-lit trail on a leisurely self-guided walk through the forest. Decorate your own home-baked holiday cookies, make crafts and enjoy acoustic Celtic music. California Woods Nature Preserve. 6:00 p.m. www.cincinnatiparks.com
Dec 10: No Business Like Snow Business! Dealing with the cold is serious business for our forest animals. Their survival seems like a mystery to little ones. Bring your preschooler or kindergartner to explore the wonders of winter. We'll have a winter puppet show, fun activities and a forest hike. Avon Woods Nature Center. 10:00 a.m. (513) 861-3435.
Dec 10: Master Musician Series. Scott Risner. Mandolin and guitar player. Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center. 7:00 p.m. www.bakerhunt.com
Dec 10 – 11: Cincinnati Boychoir presents And the Glory of the Lord. Christ Church Cathedral. www.cincinnatiboychoir.org
Dec 11: VeganEarth presents The Annual Holiday Party with live music from Lagniappe! Clifton United Methodist Church. Bring a vegan dish of at least 8 servings. 2:00 p.m. www.VeganEarthUS.org.
Dec 14: Straight No Chaser. Traditional college a cappella group. Taft Theater. 8:00 p.m. www.tafttheatre.org.
Dec 15: Happy Holidays with the Mighty Wurlitzer. An orchestra and more all in one organ. Aronoff. 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Dec 15 – 24: Cincinnati Ballet’s The Nutcracker has traditionally been the most exuberant, opulent production of the company’s annual season, with ornate costumes and sets and an enormous cast, which includes supernumeraries from the community and dozens of children. This new production features even more children, performing not just as children of the partygoers but also as gymnasts, baby mice, snowflakes, chicks and more. Aronoff. www.cballet.org.
Dec 16: Friday Night Hike. Dispel the fears and rumors as we enjoy a hike in the woods at night! We will call for owls; try lighting deprivation activities and have a "sparky party!" Caldwell Nature Center. 7:00 p.m. (513) 761-4313.
Dec 16: Christmas with The Celts. A wonderful, uplifting and spirited holiday celebration for the entire family. Hosted by the internationally known Irish music group The Celts along with and a cast of special guests, this Christmas musical presentation is a gift that will long be remembered. Taft Theater. 8:00 p.m. www.TaftTheatre.org.
Dec 17: HOLIDAY EVENTS AT CINCINNATI'S NATIONAL PARK SITE. During this time, children can learn about the traditions of Christmas and make holiday crafts to take home. Father Christmas will also visit the site and children will receive a free photograph taken with him. William Howard Taft National Historic Site. 11:00 a.m. (513) 684-3262.
Dec 17: Basic Truth. Old-school R&B/soul/funk. The Black Sheep. 10:00 p.m. basictruth.webs.com.
Dec 17 – 18: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents Handel’s Messiah. Christ Church – Mason. www.cincinnatisymphony.org.
Dec 23: Outdoor Winter Survival Camp. Children in grades 4-6th will learn some neat outdoor skills in winter. Activities such as shelter building, cooking over a fire and tracking will be covered. Caldwell Nature Preserve. 9:30 a.m. (513) 761-4313.
Dec 28: Give A Cheer For Winter!Winter Break Camp. Grades K-3. Join in on the winter fun as we hike, play games, make crafts and savor the quiet calm of winter by the fire with a story. Laboiteaux Woods Nature Preserve. 9:30 a.m. (513) 542-2909.
Dec 30: Give A Cheer For Winter!Winter Break Camp. Grades K-3. Join in on the winter fun as we hike, play games, make crafts and savor the quiet calm of winter by the fire with a story. Trailside Nature Center - Burnet Woods. 9:30 a.m. (513) 751-3679.
Dec 30: Harlem Globetrotters. Family entertainment. US Bank Arena. 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com.
Jan 14 – Feb 11: DEAD ACCOUNTS. At first, prodigal son Jack’s unexpected visit to Cincinnati from New York City appears to be an exercise in the mass consumption of comfort foods from his youth — Graeter’s, Skyline and LaRosa’s. However, his family soon wonders if he’s coming home or running away. And where did he get all the money? Playhouse in the Park. www.cincyplay.com
Jan 14: Smart Talk: Tim Gunn - Gunn's Golden Rules. Tim Gunn of Project Runway fame and New York Times best-selling author has been an intricate part of fashion for more than 25 years. Currently he is the Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc. His latest project is The Revolution, a daily show about health and lifestyle transformations which is scheduled to premiere January 2012. Aronoff. 7:30 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Jan 14: Master Musician Series. Scotty Anderson. An underground legend among guitarists. Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center. 7:00 p.m. www.bakerhunt.com
Jan 14 - 16: African Culture Fest. Travel the world with our annual Culture Fest celebrations, where you can sample food, music, arts and more from cultures around the world! Museum Center. www.cincymuseum.org.
Jan 17 – 29: BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL. The story follows Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community and changes his life forever. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Jan 20 – 21: Cincinnati Pops presentsNight in Havana featuring Tiempo Libre. Inspired by the music of Bach and infused with the rhythms of their homeland, the members of Miami-based Tiempo Librehave brought the rich musical tradition of their native Cuba to America, and are very much living their American Dream. Music Hall. www.cincinnatipops.org.
Jan 25 – Feb 12: The Whipping Man. It’s Passover, 1865. The Civil War has just ended and the annual celebration of freedom from bondage is being observed in Jewish homes across the country. Caleb DeLeon, a Jewish Confederate soldier, returns wounded from the battlefield to find his family home in ruins, abandoned by everyone except Simon and John, two former slaves, who were raised as Jews in the DeLeon home. As the three men wait for the family's return, they wrestle with their shared past as master and slave, uncovering a tangle of long-buried family secrets as well as new ones...ties that bind them together and that, ultimately, might cost each man his freedom. Ensemble Theater. www.cincyetc.com.
Jan 26 – Feb 19: Caine Mutiny Court Martial. A young lieutenant has relieved his captain of command in the midst of a typhoon on the grounds that the captain, Queeg, is a psychopath in crisis and would have sent the ship and its crew to their destruction. Naval tradition is against the lieutenant, but testimony eventually reveals a devastating picture of Queeg's mental disintegration. Covedale Center. www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Jan 27 – 28: Contemporary Dance Theater presents: Luna Negra Dance Theater. Energetic, powerful, and passionate contemporary Latino dance and its company of diverse dancers. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Jan 27–Apr 29: Impressions and Improvisations: The Prints of Romare Bearden. A twentieth-century master of collage and printmaking, Romare Bearden (1911–1988) was also arguably that century’s most influential African American artist. Thoroughly acquainted with abstract modern art, Bearden chose to retain recognizable compositions for his preferred subjects: rural life in North Carolina, urban New York, Caribbean scenes, jazz culture, modern family life, and biblical and mythological tales. Taft Museum. www.taftmuseum.org.
Jan 28: Cincinnati Symphony Pops presents Lollipops Family Concerts. Interactive, creatively themed programs specifically designed for children aged three to ten and their families. A fun-filled introduction to the symphonic experience! Music Hall. 10:30 a.m.www.cincinnatisymphony.org.
Jan 31: New Year's Open House. The public is invited to visit the house and enjoy holiday refreshments, just as the guests to the Taft house would have done in the 1850's at the birthplace of the nation's 27th President. William Howard Taft National Historic Site. 8:00 a.m. (513) 684-3262.
Feb 3: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players presents the2011-2012 Chamber Players Concert Series. SCPA Mayerson Theater. 7:30 p.m. www.cincinnatisymphony.org.
Feb 3 – 4: Ohio Falun Dafa Association presents: Shen Yun. Discover the glory of a fantastically rich culture, that of classical China, brought to life through brilliantly choreographed dance and mesmerizing, all-original orchestral compositions. Magnificently costumed dancers -- the world's elite -- move in poetic arrangements that evoke pastoral beauty, imperial drama, and the glory of an ancient civilization. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Feb 4 – Mar 4: SPEAKING IN TONGUES. Love, sex and deceit create the emotional labyrinth in this stylish noir thriller. This theatrical jigsaw puzzle of parallel stories explores the betrayals of two married couples and the unexpected links among five isolated strangers, including a missing woman and a long-lost love. Each coincidental encounter and random confrontation exposes hidden connections in this fascinating psychological drama. Playhouse in the Park. www.cincyplay.com
Feb 4: Comedian Lewis Black. One of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Taft Theater. 8:00 p.m. www.TaftTheatre.org.
Feb 5: The Dog Whisperer - Cesar Millar. Cesar will touch upon his life experiences, and teach the attendees at his live show how to apply his techniques in the training and rehabilitation of their own dogs. Taft Theatre. 7:00 p.m.www.TaftTheatre.com.
Feb 10 – 12: Carmen. The movement incorporates contemporary scenic and costume design, with classical ballet as well as theatrical and modern movement to tell the story of the brash beauty who fiercely guards her independence and the two men obsessed with possessing her. Aronoff. www.cballet.org.
Feb 14: Master Musician Series. Greg Schaber. A blues-influenced guitarist, singer and songwriter. Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center. 7:00 p.m. www.bakerhunt.com
Feb 17 – 19: Cincinnati Pops presentsDisney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies. The most magical music from the studio’s most popular movies in this crowd-pleaser and family favorite. Music Hall. www.cincinnatipops.org.
Feb 18 – 19: Appalachian Culture Fest. Travel the world with our annual Culture Fest celebrations, where you can sample food, music, arts and more from cultures around the world! Museum Center. www.cincymuseum.org.
Feb 22: Smart Talk: Arianna Huffington - On Becoming Fearless...in Love, Work and Life. If there ever has been a fearless woman it would be Arianna Huffington. In 2005 she launched a widely read and cited online news site called 'The Huffington Post'. Aronoff. 7:30 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Feb 24: MASTERS OF ILLUSION - LIVE! Starring fan favorites from the hit TV series – Ayala & Tanya, Farrell Dillon, Kevin James, Kalin & Jinger, and Darren Romeo – this spectacular show features exotic animals, beautiful dancers, escapologists, comedy magic, quick change artists, sleight of hand, and more. Aronoff. 8:00 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Feb 25: Pieces. In a theme of fives, the Company will give five Cincinnati premieres of shorter works choreographed by guest artists from Texas to New York, plus, the premiere of an original work in five parts, entitled Pieces. Pieces is about division, fragmentation, and the making of borders, both untouchable and physical. Aronoff. 8:00 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Feb 25: Dark Side of the Moon. Classic Albums Live recreates the one of the greatest rock albums of all time – Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon – cut-for-cut, note-for-note, in track order. Aronoff. 8:00 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Feb 26: Cincinnati Pops presentsChris Botti. The largest selling American jazz instrumentalist, trumpet sensation. Music Hall. www.cincinnatipops.org.
Feb 28 – Mar 11: WEST SIDE STORY. The greatest love story of all time. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
March 3 – 31: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. This remarkable Broadway fable of friendship and the high price of success opens in the present and moves backward in time. The triumphs and failures of a jaded composer and his two closest friends are traced from their estranged ending to their idealistic beginning. The performers will play all of the instruments as they act and sing one of Sondheim’s most melodic scores. Playhouse in the Park. www.cincyplay.com
Mar 4: Cincinnati Boychoir presents A Baroque Evensong. Christ Church Cathedral. 5:00 p.m. www.cincinnatiboychoir.org
Mar 9: Gabriel Iglesias Presents: Stand-Up Revolution Tour. Known as the "fluffy" comic in a Hawaiian shirt, his animated comedy style combines storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects. Taft Theatre. 7:00 p.m. www.tafttheatre.org.
Mar 10 – 11: Celtic Lands Culture Fest. Travel the world with our annual Culture Fest celebrations, where you can sample food, music, arts and more from cultures around the world! Museum Center. www.cincymuseum.org.
March 14-April 1: Time Stands Still. This explosive new drama examines the relationship between headstrong Sarah, a star photojournalist, and James, a foreign correspondent, who were once addicted to the adrenaline of documenting the realities of war and are now grounded in their Brooklyn loft. Now, James writes online movie reviews while Sarah recovers from being injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq, itching to get back behind the camera. But, when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life…and everything changes—in a flash. A gripping story of the war waged within ourselves, set against the backdrop of the Middle East conflict. Ensemble Theater. www.cincyetc.com.
Mar 16 – 17: Rite of Spring and Vivace. Choreographers honor the composition’s provocative history by creating around it a bold and daring world, expressing not a reverence of nature, but instead the dire consequences of turning one’s back on it. Aronoff. www.cballet.org.
Mar 17 – Apr 15: TIGERS BE STILL. Having recently earned her master’s degree, Sherry Wickman finds herself still living at home with a mother who won’t come downstairs and a depressed but smart-alecky sister. Follow Sherry’s quirky misadventures as she lands her first job and tackles her two biggest challenges…getting her mother out of bed and her sister off the couch. Playhouse in the Park. www.cincyplay.com
Mar 18: Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra presents STRAVINSKY IN AMERICA. Stravinsky, Igor: The Rakes Progress. SCPA Mayerson Theater. 2:00 p.m. www.ccocincinnati.org.
Mar 22: Smart Talk: Kara DioGuardi - Surviving Life, Love and American Idol. You've seen her on American Idol, Platinum Hit and now debuting as Roxie in Chicago. As one of the most successful contemporary songwriters and music executives in the world, Kara's songs have appeared on more than 159 million albums. Kara is also an established record producer, record executive, and music publisher. Aronoff. 7:30 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Mar 23: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players presents the2011-2012 Chamber Players Concert Series. SCPA Mayerson Theater. 7:30 p.m. www.cincinnatisymphony.org.
Mar 23 – 24: Contemporary Dance Theater presents: Robert Moses' Kin. Fast and furious, streetwise, yet, eloquent style and his bold way of exposing the hypocrises of race and gender in America. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Mar 25: Cincinnati Pops presentsThe Music of Ray Charles featuring Ellis Hall. The pioneering work of Ray Charles—fusing styles and genres from R&B, gospel, country and pop—brought down barriers both in music and society, and gave the world enduring hits. Music Hall. www.cincinnatipops.org.
Mar 27 – Apr 8: THE ADDAMS FAMILY. It's every parent's nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what is worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a “normal” boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Mar 31 – May 12: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. uses the story of America's controversial seventh president, "the man who invented the Democratic Party, doubled the size of our nation, and signed the Indian Removal Acts that started the Trail of Tears," to investigate the attraction and terrors of American populism, using a raucous blend of outrageous comedy, anarchic theatricality and an infectious rock n’ roll soundtrack. Know Theatre. www.knowtheatre.com.
Apr 14 – 15: Asian Culture Fest. Travel the world with our annual Culture Fest celebrations, where you can sample food, music, arts and more from cultures around the world! Museum Center. www.cincymuseum.org.
Apr 15:THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS. With dozens of Top 10 pop and R&B singles between them, these legendary Motown groups will deliver an unforgettable night of nostalgic hits that's not to be missed! Aronoff. 7:00 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Apr 17: Smart Talk: Vy Higginsen - Seeing No Limitations. Seeing no limitations in accomplishing all she sets her mind to, Vy has achieved some very impressive milestones including being the first black female radio personality in the prime time New York City market. She was also the first woman in advertising sales at Ebony magazine, the first black woman to produce a drama on Broadway and the first black female writer, producer, director of the longest-running Off-Broadway musical in the history of American theatre. Aronoff. 7:30 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Apr 19: Rock-O-Matic Tour 2012! Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty – of the Emmy® Award-winning Disney Channel TV series Imagination Movers – are bringing their high-octane rock concert to Cincinnati. Aronoff. 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Apr 19 – May 13: Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The Biblical, all-sung saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Covedale Center. www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Apr 20 - 22: Cincinnati Pops presentsBernadette Peters. She has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage and screen, in concert, and on recordings. Music Hall. www.cincinnatipops.org.
Apr 21 – May 20: THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR. Once upon a time, a mysterious, blues-playing stranger named Marvell Thunder arrives at the door of the Dupree family with a unique challenge — a “cutting contest,” in which twin guitars are the weapons of choice. If he has his way, the epic musical showdown will change everyone’s life forever. A mystical, magical celebration of love, family and the exhilarating power of music to free your soul. Playhouse in the Park. www.cincyplay.com
Apr 22: Cincinnati Boychoir presents Cincinnati Sings! The city of Cincinnati is rich in its musical history; from folksongs and hymn tunes to newly composed works by local composers, the Queen City will be on musical display at this spring celebration! Christ Church Cathedral. 5:00 p.m. www.cincinnatiboychoir.org
Apr 22: Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra presents AMERICAN ROMANTICS. Jazz tunes by Thelonious Monk, Dave Brubeck, Art Tatum, & Oscar Peterson. SCPA Mayerson Theater. 2:00 p.m. www.ccocincinnati.org.
Apr 27: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players presents the2011-2012 Chamber Players Concert Series. SCPA Mayerson Theater. 7:30 p.m. www.cincinnatisymphony.org.
Apr 27-29: Princess and the Pea. This family treat combines storytelling dance and slapstick comedy to weave a narrative about the unassuming young woman who discovers, after a fitful night on a mountain of blankets, that she is a princess. Aronoff. www.cballet.org.
Apr 29 – Jul 1: THE SECOND CITY 2: LESS PRIDE … MORE PORK. The Second City was in town long enough to know they haven’t come close to exhausting material. Not to mention that between now and opening night, entire sports seasons will come and go, politicians will star on reality shows and streetcars may (or may not) be on track. The future holds nothing but promise for comedy at our expense. Playhouse in the Park. www.cincyplay.com
May 1 – 6: MAMMA MIA. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
May 2 – 3: Contemporary Dance Theater presents: Pilobolus. What began as an outsider dance company in 1971, is now a world-renowned icon of dance, movement, athleticism, and creative collaboration. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
May 2-20: Life Could Be A Dream. From the “marvelous” mind of creator Roger Bean, comes the Crooning Crabcakes, the boy group banned from the Springfield High School prom that made it possible for The Marvelous Wonderettes to perform. The guys get one more chance at fame and fortune as Denny, Eugene, Skip and Wally form a singing group to enter and win the local radio contest and realize their dreams of making it to the big time! Ensemble Theater. www.cincyetc.com.
May 8 – 13: LES MISERABLES. A new 25th anniversary production of the legendary musical with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
May 16: An Evening with Yanni. His concerts are legendary. His live shows have amazed millions on every continent in the world. His new show will feature music from Yanni's new album "Truth of Touch” – the composer’s first album of original studio music in almost a decade. Come hear the music that touches the world! Aronoff. 8:00 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
May 18—Sep 16: Old Masters to Monet: Three Centuries of French Painting from the Wadsworth Atheneum. Paintings on display represent periods ranging from late medieval through the mid-twentieth century. Taft Museum. www.taftmuseum.org.
May 20: RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles. Back by popular demand, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that's as infectious as it is transporting. Aronoff. 7:00 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
May 24: Smart Talk: Andie MacDowell – Acting As A Way Of Life. Andie MacDowell has established herself as an accomplished actress in a career that shows no signs of slowing down. Her undeniable charm and talent has resulted in worldwide recognition. Aronoff. 7:30 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Jun 3: Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra presents AMERICAN NARRATIVES. Daugherty, Michael: Fire and Blood. Ellington, Duke: Such Sweet Thunder. SCPA Mayerson Theater. 2:00 p.m. www.ccocincinnati.org.
Jun 15 – 16: Contemporary Dance Theater presents: Area Choreographers Festival. Join us for a concert, celebrating select regional choreographers and dancers. It celebrates a diverse and eclectic palette featuring choreographers and dancers with regional ties. Aronoff. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Aug 11: arts innovation movement: Gala of International Dance Stars. Featuring the best dancers from the best companies and the best choreography in the world. The event inspires and amazes with gravity defying athleticism, dancers' artistry, traditional and new, cutting edge choreography, remarkable diversity of cast, music and dance styles; and creates new Dance audience, global awareness, worldwide partnerships, shining an international spotlight on Cincinnati USA. Aronoff. 8:00 p.m. www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.
Oct 12 –Jan 27: Star Power: Edward Steichen’s Glamour Photography. In 1923 Edward Steichen was already a famous painter and photographer on both sides of the Atlantic, when he was offered the position of chief photographer for Condé Nast’s influential and highly-regarded magazines, Vogue and Vanity Fair. Included are Steichen’s iconic portraits of famous actors, actresses, painters, producers, athletes, playwrights, poets, dancers, journalists, singers and writers, in addition to numerous fashion photographs. Taft Museum. www.taftmuseum.org.
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