Soapicks September 23-28

Soapicks September 23-28

I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night…
September 25-27
Cincinnati becomes the hub of music this weekend as the 7th annual MidPoint Music Festival rolls out the red carpets for local, regional, national and international artists. You may not know Cincinnati’s long, rich music history is rooted in artists such James Brown, and Hank Williams who recorded great hits right here at King Records or Bootsy Collins who called the Queen City Home. Now it’s time for a new generation of musicians to showcase their talent and show everyone why Cincinnati is one of only three cities the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame credits with being a birthplace of rock!  With over 200 bands/artists performing on more than 20 stages throughout Cincinnati this weekend, MidPoint is the only place you should be listening to music! Click here for more event details.

Small Screen
September 23-26
Blockbuster films are easy to come by, every theater and rental place carries the latest titles. But what about the films which aren’t so publicized and overdone, where do they go? Well the Cincinnati Art Museum has rolled them all up for one showing in, Shorts Fest. The Cincinnati World Cinema presents, for four days only, short films from festivals and filmmakers from across the globe. So whether you’re a museum member or not, come delight in films which capture the real beauty, pain and life out there. Show runs from 7-9:30 pm each night and is $9 for the public, $7 for members.

I Am Not  a Crook
September 25
Tired of being bombarded by election advertisements every 30 seconds? Well this Thursday evening turn off your televisions and tune into 91.7 WVXU for an historic look at the future of American politics. All of us know who President Nixon was and the scandal which surrounded his presidency, but did  you know he was the beginning of a new era of Republican conservatism which may now be coming to an end with the 2008 presidential election? Listen to the American Radio Works Documentary, “Campaign 68,” and learn how an election 40 years ago still resonates with us today and what it means for the 2008 race. Program begins at 7:00 pm.

It’s 20/20 and Not Dateline Style
September 26
What could possibly be more exciting than one night filled with great artistry? Twenty days and nights of great art and culture! The annual arts season commences this weekend with Greater Cincinnati’s 20 Days & 20 Nights Festival of Arts and Culture. The 20/20 festival blankets the city with works of art and creative performances from established artists and up-and-coming troupes with 75 unique artist-related events in 36 neighborhoods and communities spanning September 26 to Wednesday October 15, 2008. So don’t miss this extravaganza of amazing pieces and shows.

Downtown Tour of Living
September 27

What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than checking out the best of urban dwelling with the 10th anniversary edition of the Downtown Tour of Living this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The theme of this year’s tour will center around green and walkable urban living. Tour tickets are only $15 per person and are available on the day of the event at Fountain Square and Central Parkway and Vine Streets at the Gateway Quarter. Properties this year will include multiple residences ranging from open loft space to traditional condominiums with a mix of for sale and rental properties. 


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