Soapicks: September 9-15
There’s more to do in this city than you can shake a stick at and with teh National Baptist Convention in town this week, you can bet downtown is going to be hopping. Here are some events you might want to check out…
Red Carpet Comes Out Again
National Baptist Convention
September 8 – 12
Cincinnati throws open its doors again as it plays host to the 128th Annual Session of the
National Baptist Convention, the city’s second, large scale convention this summer. With over 40,000 delegates scheduled to attend, downtown is setting the stage for another .
Apple Doesn’t Fall Far…
September 11
Catch the tunes of modern-day troubadour Justin Townes Earle, son of legendary singer/songwriter Steve Earle, as he takes the stage at Molly Malone’s in Covington, KY Thursday night. Earle’s narrative style puts life into music, as he crafts portraits and tales using elements of blues, classic country and rock n’roll. Think hillbilly meets greaser in a show that is sure to make Earle Sr. proud. Also performing is another Nashville crooner, Amy LaVere, who while just a teen fronted for the infamous punk band Last Minute. Show starts at 8:00 pm and tickets are $12.
5×5
September 12
An old proverb states, “Good things come in small packages.” Well Red Tree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop proves this proverb true as they present the opening night of, A Small Glimpse: life from the perspective of artists all over the world this Saturday. This internationally juried exhibit consists of works 5×5 or smaller. Come at 6:00 pm to see the world as you’ve never seen it before.
We’re Not Celebrating Basketball Here
September 12-13
When someone says the word Celtics, I’m sure most think of that team from Boston who play with basketballs for millions of dollars, but not this weekend. This weekend the word “Celtic” deals more with one’s pride in their heritage as the city hosts the Cincinnati Celtic Festival at Yeatman’s Cove and Serpentine Wall on the riverfront. They’ll be over 25 acts on four stages ranging from local & regional music performers including headliners Celtic Spring, The Town Pants, Enter the Haggis and Seven Nations, along with various Celtic inspired dance and drama performances. The festival also gets hands on with workshops and hedge school. Click here for more information.
Cincinnati theatre season kicks off with series of hits
September brings an onslaught of openings at area theatres. Here are a few we think are definitely worth checking out.
- Amadeus at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
- Grey Gardens at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
- Shining City at New Stage Collective
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