Soapicks March 10-16

Out of the Box
March 11-12
Recognizing that music is an ever changing art, MusicNOW was founded to foster talented artists who take risks. The MusicNOW 2009 Festival invades Memorial Hall for a two evening residency featuring the Kronos Quartet, a group of strings that push the envelope of new music with traditional instruments. African kora player Toumani Diabate takes the stage Thursday evening while visual artist Karl Jensen provides an evocotive installation to compliment the musical compositions. It's an experience you don't want to miss. Shows start at 7 p.m. each night. Click here for tickets.

Divine Comedy
March 12
"A Muslim, a Jew and a Christian….." Sounds like the beginning of a colorful ethnic joke right? Well the tables have turned as three faiths come together for an evening called 3 Comics, 3 Faiths: An Interfaith Comedy Show . Featuring the comedic talents of Jordan Carlos from the "Colbert Report" Dan Adhoot from "The Last Comic Standing" and Kumail Nangiani who hails from Pakistan. Using "Interfaith Comedy as Interfaith Dialogue" the trio will also hold a special session on using humor during a crisis.  The panel convenes at 3 p.m. in Kelley Auditorium and the show takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. Show is free to Xavier faculty, students and staff; for all others, a $5 donation is suggested.

Knowledge is Power
March 12
American novelist Shelby Foote once wrote, "When you grow up in a totally segregated society, where everybody around you believes that segregation is proper, you have a hard time. You can't believe how much it's a part of your thinking." Taking a page from Foote, Give Back Cincinnati and FreedomYP began the Freedom Project - a pairing of YP and diversity organizations that provide a unique opportunity to actively volunteer in the community while building relationships with people of diverse backgrounds. The Freedom Project is holding its final informational session this Thursday evening at Arnold's Bar and Grill from 6-7 p.m. If you're interested in learning more about community service projects that are geared toward breaking down the barriers of race in Cincinnati, \take part in the dialogue.  Click here to learn more.

Friday Night Fights

Looking for something completely different? Check out the Friday Night Fights at the Cincinnati Athletic Club. Who knew the club had it's own boxing tournament? We did. Proceeds to benefit Cincinnati Golden Gloves and the Cincinnati Police Athletic League. The action starts at 5pm with a knock-out happy hour featuring Soapbox's very own Casey Coston as your Master DJ. The battle royale begins at 7pm. Call 241-0096 to reserve tickets.

Night to Remember IV Benefit
March 14

Sometimes people come along who impact a community with such inspiration, that it's hard to let go of them after they're gone. Martha Jo Kidd was one of those people. Her memory lives on through The Martha Kidd Foundation and its mission ensures her "passion for life and her unquenchable thirst for knowledge lives on through the hearts and minds of those less fortunate."  This Saturday, Adonis the Nightclub hosts A Night to Remember IV, a fundraising/awards event for Martha's foundation. The unforgettable night inspired by an unforgettable woman begins at 7:30 p.m. A minimum $10 donation is requested.