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mon 20 KIDS’ MAPLE DAY AT THE PARK
Celebrate the day with a class about the sweet tradition of maple sugaring — see a movie, take a hike, taste some maple syrup and more. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Groesbeck; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; $6 plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
PRESIDENTS’ DAY TUBING
Kids get a day off from school, so why not spend it tubing with friends. Bring your school ID for a $5 discount. The Beach Mountain, 2590 Water Park Drive, Mason; see web site for prices; 513-398-4356 or thebeachmountain. com.
tue 21 JEWISH AND ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL: TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
In this quirky coming-of-age film, Simon Grunberg is preparing for his bar mitzvah and has a lot on his mind. With the recent separation of his parents, he finds himself in a family divided … and lovesick for his new rabbi. Special Feature: Short film screening of Hannah Cohen’s Holy Communion. Mariemont Theatre, 6906 Wooster Pike; 7:30 p.m.; pre-sale is $10 J members, $12 public or $12 at the door; 513-7227258 or mayersonjcc.org/cultural-arts/ jewish-and-israeli-film-festival.
TOT TUESDAY
Bring your toddler to learn all about our feathered friends, sing some bird songs, and create a bird craft. BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 3 - 17); 859-4914003 or bcmuseum.org.
wed 22 JEWISH AND ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL: A.K.A. NADIA
Twenty years ago, Palestinian Nadia took on the identity of a Jewish woman named Maya. Now with an established career and family, her past has caught up with her. Nadia is forced to face conflicts of family, culture, and religion against a tense political backdrop. Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave.; 7:30 p.m.; pre-sale is $10 J members, $12 public or $12 at the door; 513-7227258 or mayersonjcc.org/cultural-arts/ jewish-and-israeli-film-festival.
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February 2017
FEBRUARY events requiring advance registration begin on page 49. MAGIC OF THE MAPLE
Reenact the time-honored North American tradition of maple sugaring by trying your hand at the historic work of the sugaring season. The reward is a tiny taste of the fruits of your labor. Programs held at 10:45 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Wed - Sat, and 1 and 4 p.m. Sun, Feb. 22 - March 12. Highfield Discovery Garden inside Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike; $2 plus a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County motor vehicle permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
FREE S.M.A.R.T.I.E.S. OPEN HOUSE
Parents and their preschoolers are invited to explore programs for ages 3 - 5 that cover social studies, science, math, art, and reading together in an educational surrounding. Meet the instructors and sample some fun and engaging activities. Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive; 6:30 - 8 p.m.; 513-867-5348 or fairfield-city. org.
FREE WEE WEDNESDAY: TRAVEL THE WORLD
Preschoolers and their parents look at contemporary local art through learning stations in the galleries. Artists from the exhibit Employed: A Staff Art Exhibition share their skills, along with a story time, and an art making activity. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
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NOW PLAYING! AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
The second production of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Off the Hill season features Toby Hulse’s adapation of the classic book by Jules Verne. Join Phileas Fogg in the world’s most amazing race as he travels the globe in just 80 days or forfeit a fortune. Three actors portray 19 characters to create a fast-moving comedy for ages 8 and older. Various locations throughout Greater Cincinnati; visit site for schedule and prices; cincyplay.com.
THE BOYS NEXT DOOR
Four mentally handicapped men live under the supervision of an earnest, but burned out young social worker named Jack. Meet the “boys,” and hear their stories. Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive; 8 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26; $15 adults, $13 seniors or students; 513-867-5348 or Fairfield-city.org.
DOUBT, A PARABLE
In this drama best suited for older teens and adults, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects Father Flynn of an inappropriate relationship with a male student. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; through Feb. 12; please visit website for ticket prices; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
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ANIMAL TALES
Nature has many stories to tell. Families are invited to join the naturalist for a nature-themed story. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 11 a.m.; a valid Great Parks of Hamilton County Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
JEWISH AND ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL: CLOSING NIGHT
The inspiring documentary On the Map tells the story of the 1977 Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team. Faced with repeated challenges, the team gathered the courage and strength to become international champions — putting Israel “on the map.” Special Feature: Appearance and discussion with the film’s director, Dani Menkin, and Tal Brody, leading member of the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team featured in this film. 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road; 7:30 p.m.; pre-sale is $12 J members, $14 public or $14 at the door; 513-722-7258 or mayersonjcc.org/cultural-arts/jewishand-israeli-film-festival.
Ages 4 - 12 are invited for an exclusive, 45-minute performance featuring Harriet Tubman as she journeys back into slave country to rescue her family and many others. Traveling by cover of night and cloaked in extreme secrecy, Harriet never lost a passenger during her trips on the Underground Railroad. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, 4015 Red Bank Road; 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24; $7.
KING ARTHUR’S CAMELOT
The Cincinnati Ballet presents this legendary tale, with original choreography by Victoria Morgan. Travel to the mystical land of Camelot where the story of King Arthur, Lancelot, and Guinevere unfolds in a display of dance and drama, complete with puppets, projections and jousting. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; 8 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11; 2 p.m. Feb. 11, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12; tickets start at $32; cballet.org.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
One of the longest running off-Broadway musicals of all time, this show’s score combines the best of rock, Motown and Broadway as it tells the story of a downtrodden floral assistant, the sweet
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but troubled girl of his dreams, and a bloodthirsty plant that sends them down a diabolical path. Best for ages 11 and older. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle; through Feb. 19; tickets start at $40; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
The fan-favorite arrives this month, featuring toe-tapping tunes, outrageous costumes, and of course, plenty of audience participation. Best for older teens and adult audiences. Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place; Feb. 16 - March 5; $26 adults, $23 students and seniors; 513-2416550 or cincinatilandmarkproductions. com.
SOMETHING ROTTEN
Set in the 1590s, this smash hit tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers desperate to write their own hit play while Shakespeare gets all the attention. But then the brothers set about writing the world’s first musical after a soothsayer foretells the future of theatre holds singing, dancing and acting. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; Feb. 21 - March 5; see web site for tickets; 513-621-2787 or cincinnatiarts.org.
SUMMERLAND
Based on true events, this production tells the tale of William H. Mumier, a spirit photographer with a talent for taking haunting images of the dead. Set in 1869, the story follows his rise and fall from success to indictment. Did he really capture the visits of loved ones long gone, or were his clients just victims of deception? Best for adults and teens. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Feb. 4 - March 5; see site for prices; 513-4213888 or cincyplay.com.
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THE WIZARD OF OZ
Click your heels three times and follow the yellow brick road (or go over the rainbow) to the wonderful land of Oz, in this presentation from The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. A cyclone transports Dorothy and Toto to a magical land where she meets Munchkins, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and of course, the Wicked Witch of the West. Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St.; 2 p.m. Feb. 11, 2 and 5 p.m. Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 2 and 5 p.m. Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Feb. 19; $10 - $30; 800-745-3000 or thechildrenstheatre. com.
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