Author Kareem A. Simpson Raised in the inner city of Covington, Kentucky, Kareem Simpson is an author, innovator, community enthusiast, military veteran, serial entrepreneur, foodie and lover of all things creative. Kareem's Latest Articles Summermusik Festival provides something unique for everyone’s musical tastes By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● July 7, 2026 Meet Victoria Okafor, whose Summermusik performances include Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s boundary-pushing ballet chanté, “The Seven Deadly Sins." Cincinnati Opera’s Black Opera Project expands what stories opera can tell By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● June 9, 2026 The first work in the series debuts in July with Lalovavi, an Afrofuturist adventure. May Festival (still) has the power to unite people across backgrounds, generations and experiences By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● May 19, 2026 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 By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● April 28, 2026 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 By Kareem A. Simpson ● Healthy Communities ● February 10, 2026 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 By Kareem A. Simpson ● Community Development ● January 13, 2026 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 By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● December 16, 2025 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 By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● December 2, 2025 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 By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● November 18, 2025 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 By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● October 14, 2025 “Every dollar goes to Esperanza Latino Center, and every laugh keeps us going through hour 23,” says Holy Cannoli member, Andrew Whelan. Posts pagination 1 2 … 11 Next