Soapicks October 7-13

From a land afar
October 7-11

The Ritz Chamber Players, featuring musicians all the way from Africa, make their way to Cincinnati this week as part of the Classical Roots concert series presented by CSO. This chamber music ensemble pleasures our ears with an innovative twist on classical music. There will be two free concerts, one on October 7 at 7pm at Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church and then October 11 at 5pm at Allen Temple A.M.E. in Bond Hill. If it’s jazz you’re looking for, no fear, they do that too. On Thursday catch “Influence of Jazz” at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 7pm. Tickets for this event are $15 and include an after-party. All these unique performances feature works by Crussell Franck, Dvorak and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson.

Resurrection: Jazz Style
October 10

The Millennial speak easy known as The Jazz Club at the Point, Schwartz Point that is, has re-opened its doors! This is the second week for the new and improved cultural icon’s performances and the line-up is nothing short of impressive. So if you’re tired of the fall television line-up already, take yourself down the Club. Come on Tuesdays to hear Schwartz Point’s very own 8 piece “Society of Jazz Orchestra.” Then on Wednesday nights it’s a Jazz Vocal Cabaret, where all singers all welcome. And every Friday and Saturday evening, The East Coast Rhythm Section takes to the stage.



Around the World in 7 Hours
October 11

This Saturday, The Southgate House hosts 18 bands who take only one night to do what it took Jules Verne’s character Phileas Fogg 80 days to accomplish. World Music Fest 2008 takes us around the world with an eclectic line-up of sounds spanning 7 continents and landing in our own backyard. Come hear the sounds of Native American flutes, Brazilian Jazz, Arabic Oud music and worlds-worth more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door; cheaper than any plane ticket you can buy these days!

On The Hunt
October 11

Have you ever taken the time to really explore Cincinnati? Well C-Change gives you the opportunity for a crash tour this Saturday with Ready. Set. Art! This scavenger hunt for the culture-seeking adult is an afternoon scattered between 20 arts and culture venues such as Cincinnati’s Fire Museum, where you’ll test your pole-sliding skills. It’s a secret what you’ll be asked to find but one thing is certain; you will experience some of the city’s greatest venues in a matter of hours. The hunt begins and ends at The Lodge Bar Cincinnati, where after a day of clues, you’re welcome to complimentary appetizer and drinks. Click here for registration costs and team rules! It’s fun. It’s charity. It’s Ready. Set. Art!

Sandstorm
October 11
The war in Iraq takes to the stage with Militant Language: A Play with Sand. The Know Theater of Cincinnati debuts to the world Sean Christopher Lewis’ war drama this weekend. Come be a part of a tale of two American GI’s who find themselves thousands of miles away fighting a physical and mental war in the sand. Click here for ticket info and show times.









Happy Birthday M.H.
October 12

1908 was a year of many occurrences: William Howard Taft won the U.S. Presidential election, the beauty Bette Davis was born, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were killed in Bolivia and Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall  was built. Come celebrate Memorial Hall’s centennial this Sunday with a day full of historic events including music, informative presentations, civil war reenactments and a traditional German Saengerfest. To wrap up the 100th birthday celebration, Memorial Hall will take us all back to the 1940’s with a USO dance. Bust out the Zoot Suits and Rita Hayworth sweaters to celebrate 100 years of serving our Vets! All events are open and free to the public with the exception of $10 to attend the dance. Festivities begin at 11am!