When they aren’t fighting crime or protecting the universe from evil of unknown and potentially catastrophic proportions, the superheroes of Greater Cincinnati are – supporting the arts.
Thanks to Enjoy the Arts, Cincinnatians will have the opportunity to channel their inner superhero at the organization’s annual fundraiser and Halloween Bash at
Cincinnati Museum Center’s Union Terminal. This year’s theme, Return to the Hall of Justice, is a throwback to the local legend of the terminal’s role as inspiration for the grand headquarters of DC Comics’ Super Friends.
As the program in residence at Cincinnati Museum Center, Enjoy the Arts connects audiences, particularly young professionals, to the arts community and encourages lifelong patronage. “The goal is to make the arts more accessible by making people aware of the many opportunities to experience them in our area,” says Laura Partridge of Cincinnati Museum Center. For more than three decades, Enjoy the Arts has been doing just that. Members enjoy free and discounted tickets, upgrades and other benefits from partner organizations such as the
Cincinnati Ballet, the
Cincinnati Art Museum, the
Contemporary Art Center, the
Taft Museum and many others.
Membership is $50, or $35 for full-time students. For individuals 35 or younger, the Orange Membership provides opportunities for free and/or deeply discounted tickets and one-time use vouchers. For those older than 35, the Noir Membership provides discounts, upgrades and other benefits meant to enhance arts experiences. Samantha Robinson, program coordinator says, “Enjoy the Arts encourages young professionals to become more involved in the arts community.”
While the benefits of each membership type are similar, Orange members receive offers that introduce them to arts events that might not otherwise be accessible.
There are several ways to connect with Enjoy the Arts.
Hip Tips, the organization’s email news, functions as a central listing of events happening around the city. Enjoy the Arts also partners with community arts centers in the area through month-long promotions aimed at reaching out into neighboring communities. In October, Enjoy the Arts partners with the
Baker-Hunt Art and Cultural Center in Covington, KY.
The Clifton Cultural Arts Center serves as partner through the month of November and the
Kennedy Heights Arts Center in December.
On Oct. 28, Enjoy the Arts will host its annual Halloween bash and signature fundraiser. Return to the Hall of Justice will feature a DJ, Superman cocktails and a raffle including superhero themed packages. “We encourage the community to come out and support Enjoy the Arts – you won’t want to miss this,” says Partridge.
Do Good:
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Purchase a ticket to Return to the Hall of Justice Halloween bash.
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Become a member of Enjoy the Arts.
• Like Enjoy the Arts on Facebook and become part of their social media community.
By Deidra Wiley Necco
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