Cincinnati Opera’s Black Opera Project expands what stories opera can tell
The first work in the series debuts in July with Lalovavi, an Afrofuturist adventure.
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May Festival (still) has the power to unite people across backgrounds, generations and experiences
Julia Bullock and Matthew Swanson spark exciting artistic collaborations for 2026 performances plus a Dîner en Fleur review.
Community art and skating event “PaintNSkate” transforms Cincinnati’s Riverfront Rink
At the heart of the mural spanning half of the rink is a powerful concept: celebrate everyday people and years of grassroots engagement at the rink.
Region’s response to health care for the homeless population is strengthened
Center for Respite Care secures permanent home with purchase of former Uptown Arts Building.
Sister Janet Bucher made history in her hometown after a long career as a nun, teacher, and Catholic Church parish administrator
Documentarian David Rotenstein launches three-part storytelling project honoring Sister Janet and Covington’s Eastside neighborhood.
World premiere of “It’s Fritz” delivers as a celebration of art, identity and community
The sequel to “Fiona: The Musical” is on stage now at Ensemble Theatre.
The state of improv in the Queen City: A conversation with Colin Thornton from Improv Cincinnati
What began over a decade ago as a grassroots collective of improvisers is now a growing movement with an organization that is hitting its stride.
On view at the Taft Museum of Art: Intricately designed indigo-dyed quilts
The Indigo and the Art of Quiltmaking exhibition features 20 quilts created between the early 1800s and 2015.
Holy Cannoli Comedy Crew takes on 24-hour laugh marathon for a cause
“Every dollar goes to Esperanza Latino Center, and every laugh keeps us going through hour 23,” says Holy Cannoli member, Andrew Whelan.
Coming Clean: Laura Gentry stages the genres that shaped American music at River Roots
Free festival music stages on both sides of the Ohio are themed and include country, bluegrass, Americana, southern rock, blues, gospel, and, of course, jazz.
