CCAC Fall Catalog 2023

letter from leslie

to the beauty.

CCAC will be providing our own share of activity and color with a jam-packed slate of events, exhibits, and educational opportunities this semester. Read through this catalog and you’ll see the return of many familiar favorites –Carpool Cinema, Musikgarten, and The Golden Ticket – as well as some new additions to the lineup like the Live@ concert series and “Camper Creations.”

Since this will be CCAC’s last full semester in transitional locations, I want to take a moment to thank our partners at the University of Cincinnati, Every Nation Church, Clif ton United Methodist Church, Upside Brew, and so many

thrived during a trying period in our history. Importantly though, I also want to thank all of you who have continued attending and supporting CCAC events –particularly those of you who have donated to make our new home possible I can’t wait to welcome you into this space next year!

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Happy Fall,

P.S. You can still support the construction of CCAC’s new home. Make a contribution before September 15 and you may be eligible to have your name listed on the permanent donor wall. Visit ccacnext.org to learn more.

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events

Live@ U-S quare

Thursdays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

S eptember 7 - October 26, 2023

263 Calhoun St Food Truck Thursdays

Also check out performances by DJ B.B. Hutch presented by CCAC at Uptown’s Food Truck Thursdays, August 24 – October 26 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Urban Futures Building. Sponsored by Uptown Consortium, Inc.

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events

Carpool Cinema

Drive up and enjoy an outdoor movie with CCAC Pop open the lif t gate or bring out the lawn chairs for some great fall movies good for the whole family Popcorn and concessions are available to complete the nostalgic feel.

S aturdays in October

Lot opens at 6:30 p.m. –movie begins at sundown

Clif ton Recreation Center

320 McAlpin Ave

FREE; guarantee a spot by preordering a $5

October 7

October 14

October 21*

October 28

*Show up early on October 21 to take part in the CRC’s Halloween Carnival. (Separate ticket required.)

Sunset S alons

Feed your mind with our wildly successful series of mid-week, participatory panel discussions. Interesting experts and compelling, contemporary topics fuel each evening with inspiring, animated conversation and discovery.

All events at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Locations vary $10 in advance; $12 at the door

October 25 - Inside the Ar tist Studio

The Annex Gallery

1310 Pendleton St

December 5 - Fiber Ar t

4870 Gray Rd

Tickets on sale now at clif tonculturalarts.org

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Friday, S eptember 15 11:30 a.m.

CCAC @ Short Vine 2728 Short Vine St

$20 suggested donation

S aturday, November 4

11:00 a.m.

CCAC @ E.T. Carson Lodge 218 Ludlow Ave

$10 general admission; children under 1 are free

Wednesday, November 8 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3445 Clif ton Ave

FREE

S aturday, November 11 8:00 p.m.

CCAC @ Short Vine 2728 Short Vine St

$10 in advance; $12 at the door.

S aturday, December 9 1:00 p.m.

CCAC @ United Methodist 3416 Clif ton Ave

FREE

Fabiola Méndez: A Taste of Puer to Rico

Join us for a lunchtime extravaganza with traditional Puerto Rican music by Fabiola Mendez and traditional Puerto Rican food, mofongo, served by local restaurant, MashRoots, courtesy of the Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati.

Madcap Puppets presents

“Down on the Funny Farm” Let Madcap take you down on the farm with funny farm fairy tales like Chicken Little and the

session af ter the show lets kids get up close and personal with the puppets.

Community Potluck

Come together with neighbors and friends to break bread and share stories! Enjoy dinner as a group then participate in a creative activity.

Highly Improvable Comedy Show

Cincinnati’s own improv comedy troupe returns to CCAC for an evening of unscripted fun! Performing since 2011, their shows feature quick wit, groan-worthy puns, and plenty of laughs making every performance a one-of-a-kind experience

Student Recital

Join us in celebrating the hard work of CCAC’s private music students. Musicians of all ages will sing or perform pieces on the guitar, piano, Tickets on sale now at clif tonculturalarts.org

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exhibits

Shor t Vine Gallery

2728 Short Vine, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Opening Reception:

Friday, S ept. 1

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Exhibit runs through Sept. 22

Opening Reception: Friday, S ept. 29 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Exhibit runs through Oct. 20

Ar t in the Community

Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 3 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Exhibit runs through Dec. 1

Camper Creations

Oct. 6 – Nov. 11

Rawson Woods Fence

3721 Middleton Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45220

Bombshells: Summer Hoops

July 1 – S ept. 2

CCAC

Construction Fence 3412 Clif ton Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45220

Rotating Exhibits

Ongoing

Calhoun Gallery

Ongoing

206 Calhoun St Cincinnati, OH 45219

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Bruce Bennett: The Life I Need is a Little Distant Leslie Getz: Imagine The Golden Ticket

education

Kids and Families

MUSIC

Musikgarten: Cycle of Seasons

Celebrate your preschooler ’s growing independence with music activities involving the four seasons.

Ages: 3 – 5

Session:

Sept 13 – Dec 13 (NO 10/18 or 11/22)

(12 weeks) | 11:00 – 11:40 a.m.

Cost: $155/student

Location: CCAC @ United Methodist

Instructor: Shea Haney

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts org

Musikgarten: Family Music for Babies

Foster healthy development by naturally drawing your child to music through song and movement

Ages: 0 – 18 months

Session:

Sept 13 – Dec 13 (NO 10/18 or 11/22)

(12 weeks) | 9:30 – 10:00 a m

Cost: $155/student

Location: CCAC @ United Methodist

Instructor: Shea Haney

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts org

Musikgarten: Family Music for Todd

A great introduction to music lesso for your toddler, they’ll sing, dance bounce, and play

Ages: 16 months – 3.5 years

Session:

Sept 13 – Dec 13 (NO 10/18 or 11/22

(12 weeks) | 10:15 – 10:45 a.m

Cost: $155/student

Location: CCAC @ United Methodi

Instructor: Shea Haney

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

Art+Tales

VISUAL ARTS

then make art inspired by the story using a variety of materials.

Ages: 2 - 4

Session: Tuesdays, Sept 12 – Dec 12 (NO 11/21) | 9:30 - 10:00 a.m

Cost: Free (suggested donation of $5/class)

Location: Upside Brew (329 Ludlow Ave)

Instructor: Kelli Gleiner

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

CCACMakes After School

This semester-long art class allows students to work on many projects of a variety of mediums.

Ages: Grades K-2

Session: Tuesdays or Thursdays, Sept 5 –

Dec 14 (NO 11/7 or 11/23) (14 weeks) | 2:45 –

3:45 p.m. or 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $225/student

Location: CCAC @ Every Nation

Instructor: TBD

CCACMakes After School

This semester-long art class allows students to work on many projects of a variety of mediums.

Ages: Grades 3 - 6

Session: Tuesdays or Thursdays, Sept 5 –

Dec 14 (NO 11/7 or 11/23) (14 weeks) | 2:45 –

3:45 p.m. or 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $225/student

Location: CCAC @ Every Nation

Instructor: TBD

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts org

CCACMakes PreK

In this art class for the preschool set, children will be encouraged to discover and create using various media including painting, pastels, sculpture, and printmaking

Ages: 3 - 5

Session: Saturdays, Sept 16 – Dec 16 (NO 10/14, 11/25) (12 weeks) | 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Cost: $200

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor:

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

Family Workshop: Coiled Coasters & Bowls

Create your own coaster or basket using

Ages: 7+ with adult

Session:

Dec 9 | 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m

Cost: $40/family

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Karen Anderson

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts org

Family Workshop: The Family Band

Discover the fun in making music with your family by making instruments of your own!

Ages: 4+ with adult

Session:

Sept 9 | 10:00 a m. – 12:00 p.m

Cost: $40/family

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Amy Dennison

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

Family Workshop:

Felted Pumpkins & Squash

Felt your favorite fall gourd in this fun family artmaking session!

Ages: 7+ with adult

Session:

Oct 21 | 10:00 a m – 12:00 p.m

Cost: $40/family

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Kelli Gleiner

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

Family Workshop: Paper Puppet Creatures

Constructs whimsical puppet creatures workshop!

Ages: 4+ with adult Session:

Nov 18 | 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $40/family

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Visionaries + Voices

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

Adults

CREATIVE WRITING

On Becoming An Author Writers’ Retreat

This one-day writers’ retreat will change your mind set on becoming an author

Ages: 18+

Session:

Oct 7, Nov 4, or Dec 2 | 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $150/session

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Victor Vélez

Register: email alasinc771@hotmail com

DANCE

Absolute Beginner Tap Dance

A class for anyone who has never taken a tap class or wants to start again from the beginning.

Ages: Adult

Session: Mondays, Sept 11 – Oct 9 / Oct 16 – Nov 13 / Nov 20 – Dec 18

(5 weeks) | 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

Cost: $65/session; $125 for two sessions

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Alissa Stachowski

Register: email alissa.stachowski@gmail.com

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Advanced Beginner Tap Dance

steps and are ready for more!

Ages: Adult

Session: Saturdays, Sept 9 – Nov 18 (NO 9/23, 9/30, 10/14) (8 weeks) | 11:15 – 12:15 p m

Cost: $104/session

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Gloria Esenwein

Register: call (513) 541-7443

Beginner Tap Dance

A class is for anyone who has a basic knowledge of tap and would like to master basic tap steps

Ages: Adult

Session: Mondays, Sept 11 – Oct 9 / Oct 16 – Nov 13 / Nov 20 – Dec 18 (5 weeks) | 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

Cost: $65 for single session; $125 for two sessions

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Alissa Stachowski

Register: email alissa stachowski@gmail com

Holiday Tap Blast

Join us for a short holiday session to keep your tap skills sharp!

Ages: Adult

Session: Saturdays, Dec 2 – 16 (3 weeks) | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m

Cost: $39/session

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Gloria Esenwein

Register: call (513) 541-7443

Intermediate/Advanced Tap Dance

A class is for anyone who has a knowledge of tap and would li master basic tap steps.

Ages: Adult

Session: Saturdays, Sept 9 – N (NO 9/23, 9/30, 10/14) (8 weeks) 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $104/session

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Gloria Esenwein

Register: call (513) 541-7443

International Folk Dancing

A group of friendly folks who dance

from all over the world

Ages: Adult

Session: Every Thursday | 7:15 – 9:15 p.m

Cost: $3/class

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Varies

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

Salsa Lessons

Fun dance class to keep in share and meet people No partner required!

Ages: 18+

Session: Tuesdays, Sept 5 – 26 / Oct

3 – 24 / Nov 7 – 28 / Dec 5 – 26 or

Nov 1 – 22 / Dec 6 – 27 (4 weeks) | 6:30 –8:00 p.m.

Cost: $90/individual; $160/couple

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Salsannati Dance

Register: visit salsannati.com/classes

MUSIC

Guitar Master Classes

Master classes provide opportunities for multi-level guitar instruction, in a noncompetitive environment

Ages: All ages

Session: One Sunday per month | 2:00 –4:00 p m

New Horizons Orchestra

For string musicians with a few years of experience who want to challenge themselves musically

Ages: 50+ Session:

(NO 11/22) (13 weeks) | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $170/session

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: BettyAnne Gottlieb

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts org

VISUAL ARTS

Alcohol Ink Workshop

Create your own cards, coasters, and more: students will work with alcohol ink to fashion colorful and functional abstract works of art

Ages: Adult Session:

Sept 19 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $35/session

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Jess Morini

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

Arm Knitting Workshop

Learn how to arm knit by creating your own chunky scarf!

Ages: Adult Session:

Nov 14 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $45/student

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Jess Morini

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts org

Art With Friends

Bring a friend, partner, or relative to work with a variety of media and create exciting art.

Ages: Adult Session: Sept 16 | 10:00 – 12:00 p m

Cost: $35/student

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Deb Brod

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

Drawing from the Inside Out Learn about shape and color while deepening understanding of visual language and yourself

Ages: Adult Session: Mondays, Sept 11 – Oct 9 (5 weeks) | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $150/session

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Deb Brod Register: visit cliftonculturalarts org

Drawing Water

Meeting in parks, you will draw water ’s chosen medium.

Ages: Adult Session: weeks) | 11:00 a m – 1:00 p.m

Cost: $150/student

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine and Various

Instructor: Deb Brod Register: visit cliftonculturalarts.org

Needle Felt Your Favorite Four-Legged Friend

Learn needle felting sculpture techniques by creating a three-dimensional animal.

Ages: Adult Session:

Sept 25 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $55/student

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Karen Saunders

Register: email classes@cliftonculturalarts org

Phototransfer Workshop

Learn from the 2022 Golden Ticket

phototransfer techniques

Ages: Adult

Session: Oct 7 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $45/student

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Leslie Getz

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts org

Stained Glass Workshop: Abstract Suncatchers

Create a stained glass suncatcher in this fast-moving immersion workshop.

Ages: Adult Session: 6 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. or Saturday, November 4 or December 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m

Cost: $50/student

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Kerri Bram

Register: visit cliftonculturalarts org

Nia Technique

WELLNESS

An expressive body-mind movement and martial arts, and yoga

Ages: Adults

Session: Every Tuesday and Thursday starting Sept 5 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $10/class; $80/10-class pass; $140/20-class pass

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor:

Register: email niaclifton@gmail.com

Pilates

A form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength

Ages: Adults

Session: Every Monday or Friday | 9:00 –10:00 a.m. / Every Thursday | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $8/class; $60/10-class pass

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine / Online

Instructor: Barbara Sferra

Register: email classes@cliftonculturalarts org

Tai Chi

The slow meditative Chinese martial art practiced to promote health, balance, mental calm and clarity.

Ages: Adults

Session: Every Tuesday | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free (suggested donation of $5/class)

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine

Instructor: Uri Sella

Register: email classes@cliftonculturalarts org

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personal lessons

Beginning Classical Guitar

Lessons focus on student-driven musical selections and classical guitar technique.

Ages: 5+

Session: By appointment

Cost: $20 - $30/weekly lesson

Location: CCAC @ United Methodist

Instructor: Manuel Susarret

Register: email manuelsusarret@gmail.com

Individual Piano Lessons

One-on-one instruction from one of the area’s premiere piano teachers

Ages: All ages

Session: By appointment

Cost: $80/hour; $40/ ½ hour

Location: CCAC @ United Methodist

Instructor: Dr. David Skvorak

Register: email skvorak@hotmail com

Individual Voice and Piano Lessons

Fun, stress-free lessons in many genres of singing. Beginning piano, theory and musicianship

Ages: 4+

Session: By appointment

Cost: $50/hour; $35/ ½ hour

Location: CCAC @ United Methodist

Instructor: Annie Burton Register: email annieburton@gmail com

Introduction to Ukulele

A series of individual and group learning experiences in basic technique and songs for ukulele

Ages: 5+

Session: By appointment

Cost: $20/session

Location: CCAC @ United Methodist

Instructor: Manuel Susarret

Register: email manuelsusarret@gmail.com

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class locations

The Clif ton Cultural Arts Center depends on the generosit y of community members like you to make our work possible. Consider making a one-time or monthly gif t to keep our programming free or low-cost for all!