News Releases
4/16/13
Dancing for the Stars 2013 crowns champs
Chris Seelbach (Cincinnati City Councilman) and his dance pro Doreen Beatrice (Step-N-Out Studio) received a near-perfect score of 39 (out of 40) from the four judges on Saturday, April 13, at the Music Hall Ballroom, taking first place at the Cincinnati Arts Association’s seventh-annual Dancing for the Stars. With an audience of more than 750 guests (a new attendance record), the sold-out event raised over $80,000 to benefit CAA’s Overture Awards – the nation’s largest locally-run high school arts scholarship competition.
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4/11/13
Cincinnati Music Theatre presents Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard tells the story of silent movie star Norma Desmond, and her longing for a return to the silver screen. With the advent of talking pictures, she was discarded by Tinsel Town. Her glamour has faded in all but her mind. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in dramatic circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.
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4/3/13
BUSTER KEATON IN STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. WITH THE MIGHTY WURLITZER
Music Hall Ballroom's Mighty Wurlitzer accompanies Buster Keaton in his acclaimed 1928 feature-length comedy silent movie, considered by many film critics as a masterpiece of its era. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience The Mighty Wurlitzer as it was meant to be heard – as a live soundtrack for the world’s first movies!
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3/28/13
HAL HOLBROOK - MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!
Emmy® and Tony® Award-winner and Oscar®-nominee Hal Holbrook returns to the Aronoff Center on Friday, May 17 at 8:00 PM in Mark Twain Tonight! – his acclaimed award-winning one-man show which celebrates the humor, satirical wit, and timeless observations of Mark Twain. This must-see theatrical event is a presentation of Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2012-13 Season.
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3/19/13
TODD DUESING NOMINATED
The Cincinnati Arts Association is pleased to announce that its Aronoff Center Director of Operations, Todd Duesing, has been nominated for Venues Today magazine’s prestigious Generation Next Award.
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3/11/13
2013 ARTSPULSE
For the third year, the Cincy Emerging Arts Leaders is offering an opportunity to join arts executives in an informal lunch discussion on April 17 from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm at the Taft Museum of Art. The discussion will cover the current and future state of the arts and how this impacts the role of arts administrators. Arts administration students, as well as those new to the field and current entry and mid-level arts professionals, artists, and young professionals interested in the arts, are encourage to participate. However, space is limited and registration is required (see below).
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3/4/13
2013 OVERTURE AWARD WINNERS
The Cincinnati Arts Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 2013 Overture Awards Scholarship Competition, held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater. The competition annually awards $3,000 scholarships to six area students for post-secondary education, with 18 runners-up each winning $500 scholarships. Students are nominated by their schools to compete in one of six disciplines: Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theater, Visual Art, or Vocal Music. The scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the United States and was developed to recognize, encourage and reward excellence in the arts among Tri-state students in grades 9-12. There are three levels of competition: Regional, Semi-Final and Final.
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2/27/13
EXPERIENCE THE BEATLES WITH RAIN
RAIN, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience.
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2/7/13
CINCINNATI MUSIC THEATRE 2013/14 SEASON
Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT) – currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary – is proud to announce its must-see, high-stepping, high-flying 2013-14 Season.
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2/5/13
DANIEL TOSH
Cincinnati, OH – Live Nation and Comedy Central welcome the “The June Gloom Tour” with Daniel Tosh and special guest Jerrod Carmichael to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM. The tour kicks off on May 30th in Salt Lake City and travels to over 25 cities across the United States.
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2/1/13
JONES THE FLORIST CHARITY IN BLOOM/BLEED FOR A CAUSE
During the entire month of February, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) will partner with Jones the Florist and the Hoxworth Blood Center in two separate fundraising efforts in support of CAA’s arts education programs, which reach upwards of 50,000 students annually.
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1/28/13
OVERTURE AWARDS
The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is proud to present the 2013 Overture Awards Scholarship Competition – the largest locally-run arts scholarship competition in the country. The Overture Awards annually provides a $3,000 scholarship to six area high school students for education and training expenses, with 18 finalists each winning a $500 scholarship.
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1/22/13
DANCING FOR THE STARS 2013
Inspired by the hit ABC-TV show Dancing with the Stars, Dancing for the Stars will feature eight Cincinnati celebrities paired with some of the area’s finest professional dancers in a competition program at which the audience will vote for their favorite celebrity dancer. The stars include: Sherry Gruden (Community Volunteer & wife of Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator, Jay Gruden), Bob Herzog (Anchor, Local 12 WKRC), Robert Killins (Program Director, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation), Hengameh Nassef (Administrator, Cincinnati Neurological and Spine), Dr. Dora Savani, MD (Infectious Disease Specialist, St. Elizabeth Physicians), Amy Scalia (Publisher, Cincy Chic), Chris Seelbach (Cincinnati City Councilman), Mike Selker (Chief Financial Officer, LaRosa’s).
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12/18/12
ELVIS LIVES
Elvis Lives is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life. His iconic style, embraced by many of today's artists, continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. Featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises' worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, as well as a tribute to Ann-Margret, audiences "Can't Help Falling In Love"® with this phenomenal theatrical concert experience.
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12/17/12
SARAH BRIGHTMAN RESCHEDULED
The Cincinnati engagement of the Sarah Brightman tour has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 7:30 PM at Music Hall (the original concert was scheduled for March 5, 2013 at the Aronoff Center). Sarah Brightman’s highly anticipated 11th studio album Dreamchaser will now be released in North America in April 2013. This will coincide with the timing of her International album release plan that will run through Spring 2013. As a consequence, the North American tour dates will be moved to the fall of 2013.
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11/16/12
BACKSTAGE TREASURES AND MORE
At 8:00 AM on Friday, November 16, 2012, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) raises the curtain on its 8th annual Backstage Treasures…and More! – an online auction that supports CAA’s arts education programs. Once again, CAA is partnering with Bidding for Good, Inc. – the leading online auction platform for nonprofit and school fundraising – to bring the auction to its bidders and donors.
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11/8/12
Jim Brickman - On a Winter's Night
Jim Brickman is not only the best-selling solo pianist of our time, but he has become a staple during the holiday season for over a decade! The two-time Grammy®-nominated, platinum-selling pianist and songwriter will wow audiences from coast to coast with his On A Winter's Night tour as he weaves together holiday favorites of new and old, plus all his hits in one spectacular concert! Joined by vocalists Anne Cochran and Luke McMaster, and electric violinist Tracy Silverman, Jim brings a night of dazzling solo piano with the warmth and humor of the season for one of the country's favorite annual concert events.
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11/6/12
Ghost Hunting at Music Hall
Music Hall is one of Cincinnati’s most iconic buildings and a National Historic Landmark. It’s also said to be haunted! Many of the stories about Music Hall have deep historical roots, most stemming from the early days of the city and the graveyards located in the area.
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7/31/12
Gordon Lightfoot
Popular singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot brings his North American concert tour to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Wednesday, September 26 at 8:00 p.m. for one night only. The legendary balladeer weaves tales of love and longing in eloquent musical masterpieces that have become enduring standards.
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4/27/12
The Overture Awards Next Pop Star Competition
Who will be Cincinnati’s next young pop star? The Cincinnati Arts Association’s Overture Awards has created an exciting new dance and vocal arts opportunity for Tri-state students in grades 9-12 – the Next Pop Star competition. The new program is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Aronoff Center.
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4/26/12
Student Art Show 2012
How do the children of Greater Cincinnati see and interpret the world around them? The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) has been exploring this question for ten years through its Student Art Show, which exhibits artwork by local students. This year’s theme is “Celebration.” The exhibition will be on display in the Aronoff Center’s Fifth Third Bank Theater (7th & Main Streets in downtown Cincinnati) from Saturday, May 5 – Sunday, May 13, 2012. Exhibition hours are Friday, 4:00 – 8:00 PM; Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; and Sunday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Student Art Show is free and open to the public.
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4/20/12
Dancing for the Stars 2012 New Champ
Regina Carswell Russo (Director of Marketing and Communications, Cincinnati Art Museum) and her dance pro Brian McNamee (Cincinnati Ballroom Company) scored a PERFECT 10 from the four judges on Saturday, April 14 at the Music Hall Ballroom, taking first place at the Cincinnati Arts Association’s sixth-annual Dancing for the Stars. With an audience of 750 guests (a new attendance record), the sold-out event raised $70,000 to benefit CAA’s Overture Awards – the nation’s largest locally-run high school arts scholarship competition.
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4/12/12
Titanic The Musical
In the Spring of 1912, the world’s largest moving object, RMS Titanic, set sail from England for New York City with 2,223 people onboard. Join us as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of this ill-fated voyage, by introducing you to the real-life individuals who played an integral part in this historic and tragic event – the officers, crew and passengers from all classes. Share the hopes and dreams of all who traveled on that maiden voyage, while gaining an intimate insight into human vulnerability in the face of disaster.
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3/6/12
Imagination Movers
Add some rock ‘n’ roll excitement and entertainment to your family’s life with the Imagination Movers’ 2012 Rock-O-Matic Tour! Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty – of the Emmy® Award-winning Disney Channel TV series “Imagination Movers” – are bringing their high-octane rock concert to Cincinnati, and it's an event the whole family can enjoy.
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3/5/12
Overture Awards 2012 Winners
The Cincinnati Arts Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 2012 Overture Awards Scholarship Competition, held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater. The competition annually awards $2,500 scholarships to six area students for post-secondary education, with 18 runners-up each winning $500 scholarships. Students are nominated by their schools to compete in one of six disciplines: Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theater, Visual Art or Vocal Music. The scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the United States and was developed to recognize, encourage and reward excellence in the arts among Tri-state students in grades 9-12. There are three levels of competition: Regional, Semi-Final and Final.
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2/16/12
CAA and Kenton County School District Chosen for The Kennedy Center's Partners in Education Program
In April 2012, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will host the 13th Partners in Education Institute. The four-day intensive is designed for arts organizations and school districts interested in partnering together to initiate or expand professional development programs for teachers. The Kennedy Center selected 12 teams of arts organizations and school systems from across the nation – including the Cincinnati Arts Association and Kenton County School District – to participate in the Partners in Education Institute, April 25-28, 2012. The Institute promotes partnerships in communities across the nation between arts organizations and local schools, focusing on the development of education programs for teachers. The information learned at the Institute has proven invaluable to past participants who leave the Kennedy Center with more confidence in their ability to develop their own professional development programs for teachers.
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2/3/12
The Overture Awards 2012
The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is proud to present the 2012 Overture Awards Scholarship Competition – the largest locally run arts scholarship competition in the country. The Overture Awards annually provides a $2,500 scholarship to six area high school students for education and training expenses, with 18 finalists each winning a $500 scholarship.
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2/3/12
ArtNet 2012
The Cincinnati Arts Association’s Building Diverse Audiences Advisory Committee (BDAAC) is seeking exhibitors for ArtNet, a networking opportunity for minority artists and arts organizations. BDAAC is looking for arts organizations, arts related businesses, clubs, schools and individual artists interested in having an information table at the event.
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1/24/12
Shatner's World: We Just Live in It
Television and movie legend William Shatner will bring his one man show SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT (www.shatnersworld.com) to cities across the U.S. in 2012. Tickets for all cities go on-sale the weekend of February 3rd. The tour follows a three week run at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre from February 14 - March 4.
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1/23/12
Classic Albums Live
Whether in Las Vegas or on television, magic has never been hotter! There are more television specials and series involving magic than ever before and they are always ratings winners. Now the hit MY-TV show, Masters of Illusion: Impossible Magic, breaks out of the box and into the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall as Masters of Illusion – Live! on Friday, February 24 at 8:00 PM. The show is part of Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2012 Winter/Spring Season.
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1/23/12
Masters of Illusion
Whether in Las Vegas or on television, magic has never been hotter! There are more television specials and series involving magic than ever before and they are always ratings winners. Now the hit MY-TV show, Masters of Illusion: Impossible Magic, breaks out of the box and into the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall as Masters of Illusion – Live! on Friday, February 24 at 8:00 PM. The show is part of Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2012 Winter/Spring Season.
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1/4/12
Billy Elliot Dream Award
In partnership with the Cincinnati Arts Association’s Overture Awards and Local 12 WKRC, and in celebration of the upcoming local engagement of Billy Elliot the Musical, Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati is proud to announce the Billy Elliot Dream Award. This award and scholarship will be presented to a Tri-State student in grades 6 through 12 who is pursuing an artistic dream. The prize will consist of a $500 scholarship provided by Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati’s Education Fund.
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