Soapicks May 12-18

"Heaven for climate. Hell for company."
May 14
If you're looking to be in good company yet avoid the infernos of hell to do it, the Aronoff Center is the place for you to be this Thursday evening. Oscar-nominee Hal Holbrook returns to the stage for a one night only performance of his one-man show, Mark Twain Tonight. Now in its 55th year as Twain, Holbrook has continuously evolved his act into an unforgettable celebration of Twain's unique outlook on everything from politics to love.  Click here for information.





Surreal Good Time
May 15
Sometimes a little absurdity and eccentricity is all you need to stay sane. Works by Dada and the later Surrealists will be on display at the Cincinnati Art Museum this Friday for Surreal Escape: A Night of Absurd Reality. Get lost in the obscurities of life and art while enjoying Surrealist-inspired dances and fashion shows, live music from the Seedy Seeds, hors d’oeurves and the specialty Surreal Escape Cocktail from the cash bar. The madness starts at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $20 pre-purchase and $30 at the door. Click here for details or to purchase tickets.



The Little Oscars
May 18
The Cincinnati Acclaim Awards is an evening of glamour and prestige celebrating the best of Cincinnati Theater for the 2008-09 season. The Cincinnati Art Association will host the annual awards ceremony at the Aronoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Theater on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. The Acclaims will not only recognize achievements of the past season but preview the 2009-10 season.  Click here for more.


Let the Festivals Begin
May 15-17

What better way to start off the summer festivals than with the second largest in the Tri-State area. MainStrasse Village Maifest continues a 30-year tradition this weekend as vendors and entertainers pack six blocks of the Village with fun for the whole family. There will be German and International cuisine, crafts from over 100 artisans, rides for both youth and teens, plus live entertainment from 4th Day Echo, The Rusty Griswolds, Denim Road and many more. Maifest is free so you can afford to come one day or come all three, but make sure to at least stop by and kick-off summer properly.
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