May 2023

May 2023

FOCUS ON: Nature & the Environment

Living sustainably

Ryan Mooney-Bullock of Green Umbrella

150 YEARS of May Festival

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Arts/Culture 6

Solway Gallery’s tribute to founder 6

Tina Gutierrez’s ‘Rare Creatures’ at CCAC 6

May Festival at 150 | By David Lyman 8 A/C List 10

The Datebook 17

Social calendar with a spotlight on the movers and makers behind Greater Cincinnati’s fundraisers, friend-raisers and community events.

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And speaking of green, our cover feature this month profiles Ryan Mooney-Bullock of Green Umbrella, an organization with roots in the 1990s that has become a powerful alliance working to make Greater Cincinnati more sustainable. Shauna Steigerwald, herself a member of this movement as communications and event manager for Adventure Crew, shines a light on how Ryan’s work is a seamless extension of the way she lives her life (Page 30). And thanks to photographer Helen Adams for focusing her lens on Ryan this month.

And we asked others to shine a light on their contributions to and enjoyment of nature in and around our region. Meet this month’s Notables serving Nature and the Environment on Page 32. And readers shared descriptions and photos of their favorite outdoor escapes within an hour of downtown on Page 32.

May in Cincinnati has been known for something else for the past 150 years now – the May Festival, the oldest arts organization in this part of the world. We asked David Lyman to explore its origins and how it remains an integral part of our city’s cultural fabric. Page 8.

This issue marks an important turning point for M&M, as Doug Bolton, who has most generously donated his time and talent for many months as our interim editor, turns his full attention to a new role as president of the Metropolitan

celebrate the environment in spring as nature’s reemergence reminds us of the verdant, but fragile, bounty we have around us. And there is no month in Cincinnati more green than May.Jay Springer with co-publishers Elizabeth Mariner and Thom Mariner at the 2012 May Festival

Club. We cannot begin to thank Doug adequately for his contributions and work on our behalf. He’ll remain as our board chair and will continue to help us grow our organization through his leadership, ideas and community connections. Thanks for helping us spread the word about the work of Cincinnati nonprofits. Donations welcome!

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Carl Solway Gallery pays tribute to its late founder

ARCHIVES: Carl Solway Gallery 1962-2023, Friday, May 12 : 5-8 p.m., West End

Carl Solway was arguably the premier gallery owner in Cincinnati for more than half a century. His death in 2020 marked the end of an era, one spent pushing the boundaries of what Cincinnatians accepted as contemporary art. This new exhibit pays tribute to the gallery’s late founder with art and ephemera drawn from 61 years of archives, including artists’ correspondence, exhibition announcements, drawings, sculptures, posters, photographs, prints, catalogs and other related materials. Some of the influential artists Carl Solway worked with are John Cage, Helen Frankenthaler, Buckminster Fuller, Claes Oldenburg, Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik, Mark Rothko, Saul Steinberg and Andy Warhol. Exhibit continues through July 14.  www.solwaygallery.com

Tina Gutierrez shares

‘Rare Creatures’ at CCAC

Friday, May 5, 6-8 p.m., CCAC @ Short Vine Gallery, Corryville

You have seen samples of photographer Tina Gutierrez’s work on Movers & Makers covers since our rebranding to become Movers & Makers in 2016. Her work has since become increasingly artistic and creative, as shown in this new exhibit, “Rare Creatures,” curated by Emily Versoza, who described it as both an “anthropological study and a celebration of the beauty found in body and movement.”

“This series of photographs involves an exploration of the imagination. I wanted to have fantasy creatures come to life, characters that seem to be taken from archetypal images and recreations of extinct species,” Gutierrez said. “I invoke creatures inspired by childhood nightmares to explore the differences between what people see and how they judge the

OTR Museum taps experts for new design

Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine Museum hosted a National Endowment for the Humanities-funded panel of experts in urban history, exhibit design, migration and immigration history to help plan the museum’s interior spaces. The museum will use the model of New York’s Lower East Side Tenement Museum to recreate apartments of residents who lived in its building at 3 West McMicken between 1862 and 2012. Museum researchers have identified about 150 families and businesses that occupied their building. The panel of local and national scholars is helping the museum decide which of these many stories will best tell the story of urban life in Over-the-Rhine through time.

 www.otrmuseum.org

unfamiliar.” The models, including professional dancers from Cincinnati Ballet, were asked “to explore the fabrics in unfamiliar ways, to invoke a kind of childhood curiosity.”

The exhibit is on display through June 2.

 www.cliftonculturalarts.org

Children’s Theatre announces Emery renovation

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati announced plans for renovating the iconic Emery Theater in downtown Cincinnati. TCT is planning to purchase the Emery Theater and, using 21st-century technology, transform it into a unique venue impacting the more than 100,000 children and families who come to TCT productions each year. The renovation will also preserve a rare, theater-style, symphonic concert hall –one of only four in the United States – that has hosted the likes of George Gershwin, Bette Davis, Eleanor Roosevelt and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrating 103 years this season, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is the oldest children’s theater in the country and the only professional theater in the region that devotes its entire season to children.

 www.thechildrenstheatre.com

Tina Gutierrez, “Rare Creatures”

Buckminster Fuller, “Twelve Around One,” Plexiglas prototype, 1980, signed, 20”x6”x20”

Experts gather to give guidance to Over-the-Rhine Museum.

Rendering of renovated Emery Theater

Sivan Silver and Gil Garburg

SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN THE ART OF THE PIANO DUO

Sunday, May 7

3 PM

Anderson Hills United Methodist Church 7515 Forest Road, Cincinnati, 45255

• Have performed and collaborated with orchestras in 70 countries on five continents

• Appeared as soloists with the Orchestra of the Americas alongside Yo-Yo Ma and Claudio Bohorquez on their 2021 European tour

• Since 2014, have occupied one of the few extant professorships for piano duo at the Graz University of the Arts

“ [The duo demonstrates] lyrical sensitivity and ravishing technical mastery…only rarely does one experience such spontaneous shouts of ‘bravo’ at the end of a concert.”

—Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

“ The Silver-Garburg Piano Duo compels with their superb sound and outstanding ensemble playing… Extremely classy.”

—Concerti

Tickets: MemorialHallOTR.org or 513-977-8838

May Festival

For 150 years, a musical free-for-all

In the beginning, there was the May Festival. Before any of Cincinnati’s other major arts organizations came into existence, the May Festival was already there.

It was there before the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra were founded, before the Taft Museum and the Cincinnati Opera. The May Festival is older, even, than Music Hall, the venue that was built to serve as its home.

The Festival, said to be the longest-running choral festival in North America, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month.

Predictably, this milestone season will be filled with highlights, from world premieres by James MacMillan and James Lee II to R. Nathaniel Dett’s “The Ordering of Moses,” with appearances by guest conductors Marin Alsop and James Conlon, and performances of Bach’s “Magnificat” and a closing night performance of Mahler’s “Symphony No. 8” (Symphony of a Thousand).

But then, the May Festival musical history ( bit.ly/407P59E) is filled with such highlights. You’d need a book to catalog the Festival’s many high points: the many world premieres, the noted guest conductors, the luminary singers, the music and chorus directors. Indeed, there is a book that accomplishes much of that as it explores the roots and history of Cincinnati’s passion for choral music; “A City That Sings,” published in 2012 and edited by Catherine Roma, former music director of MUSE, Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir.

Historical significance

These days, we are blessed with a far broader range of cultural options than we were in 1873, when the May Festival was founded. There are scores of choruses in the area, more than a few of them engaging in adventurous and challenging programming. So you might be forgiven if you downplayed the May Festival’s impact on Cincinnati’s current cultural life. After all, even this sesquicentennial season is made up of just five performances, most of them bunched into two weekends.

By David Lyman

May Festival’s first music director, Theodore Thomas, was one of America’s bestknown conductors.

But looking at the Festival’s significance from a historical perspective is another matter. You can’t overestimate the importance of the May Festival taking that initial step that would, within 20 years, put Cincinnati on the map as a major cultural center.

“From the very beginning, Cincinnati’s May Festival was regarded as one of the greatest choral festivals that had ever existed in the country – perhaps in Western civilization,” said the late Elmer Thomas, who led the Festival chorus in the early 1970s.

Of course, Cincinnati was already highly regarded for its abundance of choral music. Thanks to the many German and English choral societies that existed in the area, Cincinnatians had grown accustomed to a rich selection of choral offerings. Especially notable were the massive Saengerfests that involved hundreds – sometimes thousands –of performers.

But things changed in 1871, when Cincinnati arts patron Maria Longworth Nichols traveled to England and, in the course of her travels, attended a performance at one of the country’s famed choral festivals. As it turned out, her husband was part of one of Cincinnati’s choral societies.

Always looking to make life in Cincinnati bigger and better, Nichols – who would go on to found Rookwood Pottery in 1880 – proposed to found a festival in her hometown. She got in touch with one of America’s best-known conductors, Theodore Thomas.

Thomas was a German-American conductor who had barnstormed the U.S., bringing top-notch classical music to audiences who were starved for fine music. He and his touring orchestra visited Cincinnati with great regularity.

Cincinnati had appetite for classics

In Cincinnati, he had found something quite different from the rest of the cities on his tours. There was already an appetite for classical music. So when he was offered a $5,000 guarantee if he came to Cincinnati to start a choral festival, he leapt at the chance.

“The new Festival was wildly popular,” said Thea Tjepkema, a historic preservationist and board member of the Friends of Music Hall. Originally, it was held in Exposition Hall, a large wooden structure with a dirt floor, used for industrial and business expositions. Legend

In 1871, Maria Longworth Nichols proposed to establish a European-style choral festival in Cincinnati.

Advertisement for the Fourth May Festival, 1880

has it that railroad baron Reuben Springer was so offended by the noise of the rain on the building’s tin roof that he launched the campaign to build a permanent concert hall.

“It wasn’t just the tin roof that bothered him,” Tjepkema said, eager to clarify that oft-repeated misconception. “You have to remember that the (Exposition Hall) was never intended to be a permanent structure. It was made of rough-hewn wood and had a dirt floor. When it rained for the first two festivals, you can only imagine what a mess it was. They threw sawdust on the floor to keep the mud down inside.”

Not the ideal setting for serious music. But the new Music Hall, as it came to be known, which opened in 1878, made all the difference. That, and Thomas’ programming, which managed to satisfy a taste for both fine and popular arts.

“From the beginning, it was clear that the May Festival was to be a festival for all sorts of people,” Tjepkema said. “There were huge banners on Music Hall. But it wasn’t just there. It didn’t matter what social level you were, everybody decorated for the May Festival. Everybody was excited about it. Even miles and miles out into the country, you’d find bunting and evergreen arches over the streets.”

Remarkably, the May Festival was able to sustain that enthusiasm and public support. It’s difficult to pinpoint precisely what combination of elements was responsible for it. Perhaps it was the growing awareness of the importance of cultural institutions that consumed the boomtown that was late 19thcentury Cincinnati. Later, there would be the all-important influx of funding from the Fine Arts Fund – today’s ArtsWave. There was the support generated by the massive May Festival chorus, a community chorus that elicited widespread grassroots support. In time, the festival would involve huge choruses from Cincinnati’s public schools, which maintained robust music programs throughout much of the 20th century. And then, of course, there was the succession of music directors, most of whom emulated Theodore Thomas’ talent for programming music that satisfied a range of tastes.

A vast musical legacy

If you look through the May Festival’s vast musical repertory, you’ll find it filled with composers whose work audiences knew or came to love: Elgar, Fauré,

Britten, Berlioz, Wagner, Verdi and, of course, Beethoven and Bach.

But much of the work was by composers who were, for brief periods, enormously popular and then faded into relative obscurity. May Festival audiences hear the works of Karl Goldmark six times between 1878 and 1896, but only twice in the 20th century. Giacomo Meyerbeer had his moment of fame, too, his music appearing nine times beginning in 1873, but unheard since 1890.

Few music directors found the musical balance so well as James Conlon, who led the Festival from 1979 to 2016. He was just 29 years old when he was appointed and would go on to become one of classical music’s major stars, jet-setting around the globe to appear in front of the world’s greatest orchestras. Yet at the same time, he would devote more than half of his career to a two-week choral festival in Cincinnati.

Why? The Festival’s vaunted history, perhaps. But almost certainly, it offered him opportunities he could find in very few other places.

The May Festival was a place where he could lead the coronation scene from “Boris Godunov” and the “1812 Overture” one week, then follow it up with Benjamin Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb” the next. Or to program, in rapid succession, the Bach “Magnificat” and Kurt Weill’s “Seven Deadly Sins,” featuring Broadway star Patti Lupone.

It was, in the very best sense, a musical freefor-all, with everything performed at the very highest level. Indeed, it was what audiences came to expect.

When Juanjo Mena began his tenure as principal conductor in 2017, he shared some of the goals the Festival’s board had laid out for him.

“They told me that my first parameter was that I should take risks,” Mena said. “I had to respect the past. But I was to make something new in Cincinnati. And most important,” he added, reflecting the sentiments of Maestro Thomas back in 1873, “I had to make a Festival where all people will be welcome.” 

 www.mayfestival.com

Early illustration of May Festival at Music Hall

William Warfield and Leontyne Price broke racial barriers when they performed excerpts from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” at the 1956 May Festival.

Poster promoting Children’s May Festival, early 1900s

1879 rendering of Music Hall

The A/C List

Cultural Exhibits/Tours

American Legacy Tours | Over-the-Rhine. 859-951-8560. www.americanlegacytours.com

ƒ Historic tours in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

American Sign Museum | Camp Washington. 513-541-6366. www.americansignmuseum.org

ƒ Permanent collection

Archaeological Research Institute | Lawrenceburg. 812-290-2966. https://exploreari.org

ƒ Hands-on educational experiences

ArtWorks Mural Tours | www.artworkscincinnati.org

ƒ Walking tours of Pendleton, Over-the-Rhine and Downtown

Behringer-Crawford Museum | Devou Park, Covington. 859-491-4003. www.bcmuseum.org

ƒ Artifacts and history of Northern Kentucky

Brewing Heritage Trail Tour Center | Over-the-Rhine. 513-604-9812. https://brewingheritagetrail.org

ƒ Exploring Queen City beverage heritage

Cincinnati Fire Museum | Mid-City, downtown. 513-621-5553. www.cincyfiremuseum.com

ƒ Permanent collection

Cincinnati Food Tours | Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine. 513-602-5602. www.cincinnatifoodtours.com

ƒ Exploring Queen City food heritage

Cincinnati Museum Center | Queensgate. 513-287-7000. www.cincymuseum.org

ƒ Thru June 5. “Bricktionary: The ultimate LEGO A-Z”

Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford. www.cincynature.org

ƒ Trails, trees and ponds to explore

Cincinnati Type & Print Museum | Lower Price Hill. www.cincinnatitypeprintmuseum.org

ƒ Permanent collection of equipment, tools and artifacts

Cincinnati Zoo | Avondale. 513-281-4700. https://cincinnatizoo.org

ƒ World-renowned exhibits of flora and fauna

Friends of Music Hall | Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. 513-6212787. www.friendsofmusichall.org

ƒ Thursdays, 1 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Outdoor tours of Music Hall

ƒ May 11, 5 p.m. Bricks & BeerCincinnati Music Hall History and Hops

Greater Cincinnati Police Museum | Pendleton. 513-300-3664.

www.police-museum.org

ƒ Permanent collection

Harriet Beecher Stowe House | Walnut Hills. 513-751-0651. www.stowehousecincy.org

ƒ Historic home of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” author

Heritage Village Museum | Sharonville. 513-563-9484. https://heritagevillagecincinnati.org

ƒ May 15, noon, 1:30 & 3 p.m. “Escape the Village,” escape room-style challenge

ƒ May 20, 10 a.m. & noon. “Vintage Base Ball”

ƒ May 24, 6 p.m. Period Dinner May 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “History Alive Days”

Holocaust & Humanity Center | Cincinnati Museum Center, Queensgate. 513-487-3055.

www.holocaustandhumanity.org

ƒ Media, artifacts, art and interactive exhibitions regarding the Holocaust

Krohn Conservatory | Eden Park. 513-421-4086.

www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks

ƒ Thru June 18. “Butterflies of the Meadow”

Lloyd Library and Museum | downtown. 513-721-3707. www.lloydlibrary.org

ƒ Permanent exhibit. George Rieveschl Jr.: History of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Milford Historical Society | Milford. 513-248-0324. www.milfordhistory.net

ƒ Historic art, artifacts and more

ƒ May 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Milford Historic Home Tour

Mt. Adams Civic Association | Mt. Adams. 513-235-3957. www.mtadamscincy.org

ƒ Historic walking tours

National Underground

Railroad Freedom Center | The Banks, downtown. 513-333-7500. www.freedomcenter.org

ƒ Thru June 11. “Solidarity Now! The 1968 Poor People’s Campaign”

National VOA Museum of Broadcasting | West Chester. 513-777-0027. www.voamuseum.org

ƒ History of Voice of America anti-propaganda program

RAPTOR Inc. | Milford. www.raptorinc.org

ƒ May 28, 1-4 p.m. Birds of prey sanctuary open house

Skirball Museum | Hebrew Union College, Clifton. 513-221-1875. https://csm.huc.edu

ƒ Permanent exhibit: “An Eternal People: The Jewish Experience”

Valley View Nature Preserve | Milford. www.valleyviewcampus.org

ƒ Preserved farm in eastern Cincinnati

White Water Shaker Village | Harrison. www.whitewatervillage.org

ƒ Historic site

Dance

DE LA Dance Company | Kennedy Heights. 513-871-0914. www.deladancecompany.org

ƒ Thru May 14. “Coppelia”

Revolution Dance Theatre | Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown. www.revodance.com

ƒ May 5-6. “Bible Stories”

Emanuel Ax

Fairs/Festivals/Markets

Appalachian Festival | Coney Island. www.appalachianfestival.org

ƒ May 13-14. Food, music and more

Blooms & Berries Farm Market | Loveland.

ƒ Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Camp Washington Farmer’s Market | Valley Park, 3220 Colerain Ave. www.wavepoolgallery.org

ƒ Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.

Cincy-Cinco | Fountain Square, downtown. www.hispanicchambercincinnati.com

ƒ May 6-7. Celebration of Hispanic culture

Covington Farmers Market | Braxton Brewing Company. www.greatneighborhoods.org

ƒ Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Crafty Supermarket | Music Hall Ballroom, Over-the-Rhine. www.craftysupermarket.com

ƒ May 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

GeoFair | Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd. www.geofair.com

ƒ May 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

ƒ May 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hyde Park Farmers’ Market | Hyde Park Square. hydeparkfarmersmarket.com

ƒ May 21 & 28, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Regional food and beverage market

Northside Farmers Market | Heart of Northside. www.northsidefm.org

ƒ Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. Regional food and beverage market

The Real Taco Fest | Smale Riverfront Park. www.realtacofest.com

ƒ May 13, noon-4 p.m. & 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Smoke on the River BBQ Fest | Newport’s Festival Park.

ƒ May 12-14. BBQ, plus beverages and entertainment

Taste of Cincinnati | Fifth Street, downtown. www.tasteofcincinnati.com

ƒ May 27-29. Massive food event showcasing local restaurants and purveyors

Film

The Barn / ARTFlix | Mariemont. 513-272-3700. www.artatthebarn.org

ƒ May 11, 7 p.m. “Museum Town”

Cincinnati Museum Center | OMNIMAX/Union Terminal. 513-287-7000. www.cincymuseum.org/omnimax

ƒ Now playing. “Secrets of the Sea”

Cincinnati World Cinema | Garfield Theatre, downtown. 859-957-3456. www.cincyworldcinema.org

ƒ May 13, 4 p.m. “RRR” (2022), award-winning Indian film

ƒ May 21, 4 p.m. “In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis”

Woodward Theater | Over-the-Rhine. 513-345-7981. www.woodwardtheater.com

ƒ May 1, 7:30 p.m. “Sick of Myself”

Literary/Lectures

American Sign Museum | Camp Washington. 513-541-6366. www.americansignmuseum.org

ƒ May 25, 7-8 p.m. “Greater Cincinnati Printing”

Barnes & Noble | Mason. stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3408

ƒ May 9, 7 p.m. Discussion: Melissa Blair

“A Shadow Crown” (virtual)

Cincinnati Museum Center | 513-287-7000. www.cincymuseum.org

ƒ May 23, 2 p.m. Live Virtual Speakers Bureau Presentations (virtual)

Cincinnati Poetry Slam | Artsville, Madisonville. www.cincinnatipoetryslam.com

ƒ May 13, 5-9 p.m. DuWaup’s Cincinnati Poetry Slam

Cincinnati Preservation Association | The Porch at Washington Park. www.cincinnatipreservation.org

ƒ May 2, 5 p.m. Preservation in the Park: Mandy Askins and Kelsey Stryffe of Cincinnati Observatory

Cincinnati Zoo | Avondale. 513-2814700. www.cincinnatizoo.org

ƒ May 3, 7 p.m. Barrows Conservation

Lecture: Dr. Leno Davis, Local Science for Global Impact

Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Brazee Studios Oakley. 513-497-2860. www.cliftonculturalarts.org

ƒ May 23, 6 p.m. Sunset Salons: Glass Art

Hebrew Union College | Clifton. 513-221-1875. www.huc.edu/campus-life/cincinnati

ƒ May 10, 1 p.m. Dr. Stephen Kaufman: “The Histories of the Hebrew Language and its Script”

Joseph-Beth Booksellers | Rookwood Commons, Norwood. 513-396-8960. www.josephbeth.com

ƒ May 2, 7 p.m. Discussion: Soman Chainani “Fall of the School for Good and Evil”

ƒ May 4, 7 p.m. Discussion: Gretchen Rubin “Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World”

ƒ May 8, 7 p.m. Discussion: Natalie D. Richards “Four Found Dead”

ƒ May 11, 7 p.m. Discussion: Catherine Young “Miracle of Mom: The Extraordinary Life of Ana M. Young”

ƒ May 20, 2 p.m. Discussion: Frank X Walker “A is for Affrilachia”

ƒ May 31, 7 p.m. Discussion: Lori Duffy Foster “Never Let Go”

ARTS/CULTURE | The List

Mercantile Library | Downtown. 513-621-0717. www.mercantilelibrary.com

ƒ May 16, 6 p.m. Albert Pyle Urban

Lecture: Henry Grabar “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World”

Studio Kroner | Mid-City, downtown. www.studiokroner.com

ƒ May 4, 7 p.m. John Young discussses “Getting Huge”

Urban Appalachian Community Coalition | www.uacvoice.org

ƒ Final Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m. Place Keepers Wide Open Mic (virtual)

Urban Consulate | Mercantile Library, downtown. www.urbanconsulate.com/events

ƒ Second Monday, 7-9 p.m. Monthly Salon with Tim Barr

Music

21c Museum Hotel | Downtown. 513-578-6600. www.21cmuseumhotels.com/cincinnati

ƒ May 21, 7 p.m. Princess @1minworld Tour

American Sign Museum | Camp Washington. 513-541-6366. www.americansignmuseum.org

ƒ May 11, 7 p.m. Signs and Songs: Jake Speed and the Freddies

Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra | Tom Stone Amphitheater, Blue Ash 513-549-2197. www.bamso.org

ƒ May 29, 7 p.m. Memorial Day Concert. Michael Chertock, conductor

Brady Music Center | The Banks, downtown. www.bradymusiccenter.com

ƒ May 3, 7 p.m. Gary Clark Jr.

Bromwell’s Hearth Lounge | Downtown. www.bromwellshearthroom.com/music

ƒ Thursday-Saturday evening. Live jazz

Butler Philharmonic | West Chester Nazarene Church. 513-844-5151. www.butlerphil.org

ƒ May 20, 7:30 p.m. Season Finale

Chamber Music Cincinnati | 513-342-6870. www.cincychamber.org

ƒ May 21, 4 p.m. Juilliard String Quartet (Corinthian Baptist Church)

ƒ May 23, 7:30 p.m. Encore of previous (Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine)

Christ Church Cathedral | Downtown. 513-621-1817. www.cincinnaticathedral.com

ƒ May 6, 7 p.m. Theodicy Jazz Collective: “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”

ƒ May 7, 5 p.m. Choral Evensong

ƒ May 14, 3 p.m. Light and Shade, Water and Fire

Music Live@Lunch, 12:10 p.m. (Christ Church Chapel):

ƒ May 2. Queen City Vintage Vibe

ƒ May 9. Danielle Hundley, flute

ƒ May 16. Ricky Nye, piano - Blues, jazz and boogie-woogie

ƒ May 23. Gray Dogs - Roots and Americana music

ƒ May 30. Michael Barnes, percussion

Christ Church Glendale | Glendale. 513771-1544. www.christchurchglendale.org

ƒ May 7, 5 p.m. Festival of Hymns and Choral Music for the Liturgical Year

Cincinnati Arts Association | Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-621-2787. www.cincinnatiarts.org

ƒ May 6, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Public School International Jazz Festival: Joan Chamorro and jazz musicians

Cincinnati Camerata | Norman Chapel, Spring Grove Cemetery. www.cincinnaticamerata.com

ƒ May 7, 3 p.m. Spring Concert

Cincinnati Choral Society | Armstrong Chapel, Indian Hill. www.cincinnatichoralsociety.org

ƒ May 14, 3 p.m. “Women in Music”

Cincinnati Community Orchestra | Church of the Savior United Methodist, Montgomery. 513-317-0300. www.cincinnaticommunityorchestra.org

ƒ May 6, 7:30 p.m. “Legendary”

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus | Memorial Hall, downtown. 513-542-2626. www.cincinnatimenschorus.org

ƒ May 20-21. Pride Concert “Friends”

Cincinnati Song Initiative | Mercantile Library, downtown www.cincinnatisonginitiative.org

ƒ May 7, 3 p.m. “Americana: What Shall We Remember?”

Cincinnati Symphony & Pops | Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-3300. www.cincinnatisymphony.org

ƒ May 5-7. (CSO) “Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony” Víkingur Ólafsson, piano

ƒ May 12, 7:30 p.m. (Chamber Players)

“Quartet for the End of Time”

ƒ May 12-13. (CSO) “An American in Paris” Courtney Bryan, composer and piano

Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra | Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. www.cincinnatisymphony.org/csyo

ƒ May 14, 2 p.m. (Concert Orchestra)

ƒ May 14, 7 p.m. (Philharmonic Orchestra)

Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Burnet Woods Bandstand. 513-497-2860. www.cliftonculturalarts.org

ƒ May 31, 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the Woods: Comet Bluegrass All-Stars

Concert:nova | Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine. www.concertnova.com

ƒ May 14. “Made in Cincinnati,” world-premiere by Julia Adolphe, with Ariel Quartet

Fairfield Community Arts Center | 513-867-5348. www.fairfield-city.org

ƒ May 5, 8 p.m. Trippin’ BilliesThe Dave Matthews Tribute Band

Fitton Center | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. www.fittoncenter.org

ƒ May 6, 7:30 p.m. Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra: “CCJO Goes to the Movies”

Hard Rock Casino | Downtown. www.hardrockcasinocincinnati.com

ƒ May 19, 8 p.m. Rick Springfield

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra | Newport Car Barn, Newport. 859-431-6216. www.kyso.org

ƒ May 13, 7:30 p.m. “Swing Revival meets Electro Swing”

The Silver-Garburg

Piano Duo closes

Matinée Musicale ’s season May 7, 3 p.m. at Anderson Hills United Methodist Church

Linton Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions | 513-381-6868. www.lintonmusic.org

Music With Madcap: Little Red Riding Hood:

ƒ May 6, 10 a.m. (Lakeside Presbyterian Church)

ƒ May 7, 3 p.m. (St. Barnabas Episcopal Church)

ƒ May 13, 10 a.m. (Sycamore Presbyterian Church)

Ludlow Garage | Clifton. www.ludlowgaragecincinnati.com

ƒ May 4, 8:30 p.m. Kamasi Washington

ƒ May 5, 8:30 p.m. Live at the Fillmore

ƒ May 6, 8:30 p.m. Amy Ray Band

ƒ May 11, 8:30 p.m. Emisunshine & The Rain

ƒ May 12, 8:30 p.m. Sweet Baby James (James Taylor Tribute)

ƒ May 13, 8:30 p.m. Chrisette Michele

ƒ May 18, 8:30 p.m. Rickie Lee Jones

ƒ May 23, 7:30 p.m. Leonid & Friends

ƒ May 26, 8:30 p.m. Citizen Cope (solo acoustic)

ƒ May 27, 8:30 p.m. After 7

Madison Theater | Covington. 859-491-2444. https://madisontheater.com

ƒ May 5, 8 p.m. Mo Lowda & The Humble

ƒ May 15, 7:30 p.m. Tigercub

ƒ May 19, 7 p.m. OTEP

ƒ May 20, 8 p.m. Dopapod

ƒ May 26, 7 p.m. The Birthday Massacre

ƒ May 27, 8 p.m. Foris

Matinee Musicale | Anderson Hills United Methodist Church. www.matineemusicalecincinnati.org

ƒ May 7, 3 p.m. Silver-Garburg Piano Duo

May Festival | Music Hall, Over-theRhine. 513-381-3300. www.mayfestival.com

ƒ May 19, 7:30 p.m. Bach’s “Magnificat”

ƒ May 20, 7:30 p.m. “American Voices,” Marin Alsop, conductor

ƒ May 25, 7:30 p.m. Mozart’s “Requiem”

ƒ May 27, 7:30 p.m. Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand”

MegaCorp Pavilion at Ovation | Newport. www.promowestlive.com

ƒ May 6, 7 p.m. Houndmouth

ƒ May 9, 7 p.m. Goth Babe

ƒ May 20, 6 p.m. Koe Wetzel, The Cadillac Three, Pillbox Patti

Memorial Hall | Over-the-Rhine. 513-977-8838. www.memorialhallotr.com

ƒ May 1, 8 p.m. Majesty – A Tribute to Queen

ƒ May 4, 8 p.m. The Electric Light Experience feat. Evil Woman - The American ELO

ƒ May 8, 8 p.m. The New Pornographers with Wild Pink

ƒ May 10, 7:30 p.m. KT Tunstall & Martin Sexton

ƒ May 17, 8 p.m. The Musical Box: “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”

ƒ May 24, 8 p.m. The Gilmour Project (Music of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”)

Muse Café | Westwood. www.musecafecincy.com

ƒ Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Phil DeGreg Trio

New Downbeat | ARCO, Price Hill. www.newdownbeat.com

ƒ May 21, 7 p.m. Premieres Concert

Queen City Cabaret | The Carnegie, Covington www.queencitycabaretcincy.com

ƒ May 5, 7:30 p.m. “Walkin’ After Midnight: A Tribute to Patsy Cline”

The Redmoor | Mt. Lookout Square. www.theredmoor.com

ƒ Fridays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. Rock and jazz music

Riverbend Music Center | Coney Island. www.riverbend.org

ƒ May 6, 8 p.m. Billy Idol

ƒ May 12, 8 p.m. Brit Floyd

ƒ May 27, 7:30 p.m. Dave Matthews Band

RiversEdge | Marcum Park, Hamilton. www.riversedgelive.com

ƒ May 25, 6 p.m. Eggy

Rockin’ the Roebling | Smale Riverfront Park. www.facebook.com

ƒ May 18, 6 p.m. Floyd and the Walkmen

ƒ May 25, 6 p.m. Natural Progression

Seven Hills Symphony | Walnut Hills High School, Evanston. www.7hillssymphony.org

ƒ May 21, 3 p.m. Pops Concert

Sorg Opera House | Middletown. www.sorgoperahouse.org

ƒ May 6, 8 p.m. Riders in the Sky

ƒ May 13, 8 p.m. Noah Guthrie & Good Trouble

ƒ May 20, 8 p.m. The Belairs

Southgate House | Newport. 859-431-2201. www.southgatehouse.com

ƒ Nightly. Rock, alternative blues, etc.

Sycamore Community Singers | Sycamore Presbyterian Church, Symmes Twp. www.sycamorecommunitysingers.com

ƒ May 24-25, 7:30 p.m. A Little Bit Country & A Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll

Taft Theatre | Downtown. https://tafttheatre.org

ƒ May 14, 8 p.m. Natalie Merchant

ƒ May 16, 7:30 p.m. The Wood Brothers w/ Shovels & Rope

Trinity Episcopal Church | Covington. 859-431-1786. www.trinitycovington.org

ƒ May 17, 12:15 p.m. Midday Musical Menu: Jack K. Cox, tenor

Warren County Historical Museum | Lebanon. www.wchsmuseum.org

ƒ May 12, 7 p.m. Cincy Notables: Female Barbershop Quartet

Woodward Theater | Over-the-Rhne. 513-345-7981. www.woodwardtheater.com

ƒ May 2, 7:30 p.m. Snail Mail

Opera

Cincinnati Opera | 513-241-2742. www.cincinnatiopera.org

ƒ May 15, 7:30 p.m. Opera Fusion: New Works “The Righteous” (Cohen Family Studio Theater, CCM)

ƒ May 24, 7 p.m. Opera Rap” Community Conversations: “The Knock” (Fort Thomas Armory Mess Hall)

Theater

Beechmont Players | Anderson Center. 513-233-2468.

www.beechmontplayers.org

ƒ May 5-12. “The Matchmaker”

Broadway Across America | Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-721-3344, www.cincinnati.broadway.com

ƒ May 17-June 4. “Moulin Rouge”

Cincinnati Arts Association | Procter & Gamble Hall, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-621-2787. www.cincinnatiarts.org

ƒ May 11, 7 p.m. “Madagascar the Musical”

Cincinnati Landmark Productions | Incline Theater, East Price Hill. 513-2416550. cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

ƒ Thru May 14. “Clue: The Musical”

ƒ May 31-June 25. “Footloose”

Cincinnati Music Theatre | JarsonKaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-621-2787. cincinnatimusictheatre.org

ƒ May 12-20. “Kinky Boots”

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-2273. www.cincyshakes.com

ƒ May 12-June 3. “Trouble in Mind”

(513) 333-7500 | freedomcenter.org

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston, © Robert Houston

Organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Supported by the CVS Health Foundation.

College-Conservatory of Music | Cohen Studio Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati. 513-556-4183. https://ccm.uc.edu

ƒ May 13, 8 p.m. Aaron Lazar: “From Broadway to Hollywood”

DownTowne Listening Room | www.downtownelisteningroom.com

ƒ May 20, 7:30 p.m. Comedy Music Show: Steve Goodie + Eric Gnezda (Florence)

Drama Workshop | Cheviot. 513598-8303. www.thedramaworkshop.org

ƒ May 12-28. “Stepping Out”

Ensemble Theatre | Over-the-Rhine. 513-421-3555. www.ensemblecincinnati.org

ƒ May 27-June 18. “Maytag Virgin”

Fairfield Footlighters | Fairfield. 513-867-5348. www.fairfieldfootlighters.org

ƒ May 26-28. “Mama Won’t Fly”

Falcon Theatre | Newport. 513-479-6783. www.falcontheater.net

ƒ May 12-27. “Flyin’ West”

Fitton Center | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. www.fittoncenter.org

ƒ May 20, 7:30 p.m. Murder Mystery Night: Prohibition Murder

Footlighters | Stained Glass Theatre, Newport. 859-291-7464. www.footlighters.org

ƒ Thru May 7. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder”

Heritage Bank Center | Downtown. www.heritagebankcenter.com

ƒ May 20, 7 p.m. Straight Jokes No Chaser Comedy Tour

Know Theatre | Over-the-Rhine. 513-300-5669. www.knowtheatre.com

ƒ Thru May 14. “Bankers”

Lebanon Theatre Company | Lebanon. 513-932-8300. www.ltcplays.com

ƒ Thru May 7. “The Book Club Play”

Loveland Stage Company | Loveland. 513-443-4572. www.lovelandstagecompany.org

ƒ May 5-21. “Twelfth Night”

Lumos Players I Maineville. www.facebook.com/LumosPlayers

ƒ May 5-13. “Children of Eden”

Mariemont Players | Mariemont. 513-684-1236. www.mariemontplayers.com

ƒ May 4-21. “Cry It Out”

Mason Community Players | Mason Community Playhouse. 513-398-7804. www.masonplayers.org

ƒ May 4-13. “The Dining Room”

Northern Kentucky University | NKU Corbett Theatre, Highland Heights. 859-572-5464. https://theatre.nku.edu

ƒ May 5-6. “Guys and Dolls Jr.”

Playhouse in the Park | Mt. Adams. 513-421-3888. www.cincyplay.com

ƒ Thru May 14. “August Wilson’s Seven Guitars” (Rouse Theatre)

ƒ May 20-June 25. “Origin Story” (Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre)

Sorg Opera House | Middletown. www.sorgoperahouse.org

ƒ May 19, 8 p.m. Etta May & The Southern Fried Chicks

Sunset Players | Art Center at Dunham, Price Hill. 513-588-4988. www.sunsetplayers.org

ƒ May 5-20. “Daddy Long Legs”

Taft Theatre | Downtown. www.tafttheatre.org

ƒ May 4, 8 p.m. Druski, comedian

ƒ May 7, 7 p.m. Chris D’Elia, comedian

ƒ May 18, 8 p.m. David Cross, comedian

ƒ May 19, 7:30 p.m. Colleen Ballinger: Miranda Sings

ƒ May 20, 8 p.m. Demetri Martin, comedian

Village Players | Ft. Thomas. 859-392-0500. www.villageplayers.org

ƒ Thru May 6. “She Kills Monsters”

Visual Art

1628 Ltd. | Piatt Park, downtown. www.1628ltd.com

ƒ Thru May 19. Nicole Trimble: “Real People” • Emily Wiethorn: “Love You More”

21c Museum Hotel | Downtown. 513-578-6600. www.21cmuseumhotels.com/cincinnati

ƒ Thru August 2023. “Refuge: Needing, Seeking, Creating Shelter”

A.R.T Art Resource Team | Wyoming. www.artresourceteam.com

ƒ Thru May 6. “Swimming Upstream,” ceramics exhibition by E.I. Baird + Dawn Perrin. Also, paintings by Mary Barr Rhodes

Art Academy of Cincinnati | Over-the-Rhine. 513-562-6262. www.artacademy.edu

ƒ May 1-15. “Magical Paragons vs. Ominous Stygian Doom”

 Reception: May 5, 5-8 p.m.

Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center | Covington. 859-431-0020. www.bakerhunt.org

ƒ Thru Aug. 19. Community Art Show

ƒ May 13, noon-5 p.m. 52nd Annual Duveneck Art Show

The Barn | Mariemont. 513-272-3700. www.artatthebarn.org

ƒ May 4-7. Hog Bristle Painters: “Hog Heaven 23”  Reception: May 4, 5-8 p.m.

ƒ May 5-14. Kim Pickard: “Water and Thread”  Reception: May 5, 6-8 p.m.

Behringer-Crawford Museum | Devou Park, Covington. 859-491-4003. www.bcmuseum.org

ƒ Thru May 14. “Kentucky Craft Luminaries: Sharing the Stories”

Carl Solway Gallery | West End. 513-621-0069. www.solwaygallery.com

ƒ May 12-July 14. ARCHIVES: Carl Solway Gallery 1962-2023.  Reception: May 12, 5-8 p.m.

Caza Sikes | Oakley. 513-290-3127. https://cazasikes.com

ƒ Thru May 5. “Two Women, Two Stories, One Current”

Cincinnati Art Museum | Eden Park. 513-721-2787. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org

ƒ Thru May 7. “Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer”

ƒ Thru Sept. 24. “Roberto Lugo: Hi-Def Archives”

ƒ May 26, 5-9 p.m. Art After Dark

“Water & Thread”: An Exhibition of Watercolors and Fiber Art by Kim Howard Pickard runs May 5-14 at The Barn in Mariemont.

Clay Alliance | MLK & Woodburn, East Walnut Hills. www.clayalliance.org

ƒ May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring Pottery Fair

Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Short Vine, Corryville. 513-497-2860. www.cliftonculturalarts.org

ƒ May 5-June 2. Tina Gutierrez: “Rare Creatures”  Reception: May 5, 6-8 p.m.

Contemporary Arts Center | Downtown. 513-345-8400. www.contemporaryartscenter.org

ƒ Thru May 7. School Outreach Program Student Art Show. Reception: May 7, noon-2 p.m.

ƒ Thru Aug. 6. “Ecologies of Elsewhere”

ƒ Thru Sept. 24. FotoFocus - Baseera

Khan: “Weight of History”

ƒ Thru Oct. 7. Robert O’Neal: “Open to All” • Luis Camnitzer: “Monuments to Unknown Heroes”

Essex Studios | Walnut Hills. 513-4762170. www.essexstudioscincinnati.com

ƒ May 12-13, 6-10 p.m. Art Walks

Fitton Center | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. www.fittoncenter.org

ƒ May 6-July 7. “51st Hamilton Current”

Iris BookCafe and Gallery | Over-the-Rhine. 513-260-8434. www.irisbookcafeotr.com

ƒ Thru Aug. 31. “Bruce Checefsky, mixed Salad: A Spring and Summer exhibition”

Kennedy Heights Arts Center | Kennedy Heights. 513-631-4278. www.kennedyarts.org

ƒ Thru May 27. “When Liberation Comes”

• 15th Annual Student Art Show

Krohn Conservatory | Eden Park. 513-421-4086. www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks

ƒ Thru June 18. “Ceramics in a Garden” Roy Cartwright, Lisa Merida-Paytes, Robert Pulley, outdoor sculpture. Mary Heider, curator

Manifest Gallery | East Walnut Hills. 513-861-3638. www.manifestgallery.org

ƒ Thru May 19. “Drawn 2023” annual survey of drawing • “Multi-Figure” works including multiple figures • “Chimaera” hybrids and/or merged forms

Mary Ran Gallery | East Hyde Park. 513-871-5604. www.maryrangallery.com

ƒ May 12-June 3. Hans Päpke paintings and sculptures.  Reception: May 12, 5-8 p.m.

Miami University Art Museum | Oxford. 513-529-2232. www.miamioh.edu/cca/art-museum

ƒ Thru June 13. “Art and Devotion: An Art and Architecture History Capstone Exhibition” • “Current Forms: Ohio Figurative Ceramics”

Middletown Arts Center | Middletown. 513-424-2417. www.middletownartscenter.com

ƒ May 4-June 28. Encaustic Artists Collection featuring works by Kate Santucci, Mary Beth Whitley and Charlene Fox

ƒ May 12-June 29. Annual Student Exhibition. Reception: May 12, 6-8 p.m.

Miller Gallery | Hyde Park Square. 513-871-4420. www.millergallery.com

ƒ May 10, 5:30-8 p.m. Troy House: “Sole Italiano”

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | The Banks, downtown. 513-333-7500. www.freedomcenter.org

ƒ Thru June 11. “Solidarity Now! 1968 Poor People’s Campaign”

PAR-Projects | Northside. www.parprojects.com

ƒ Thru June 17. Elena Masrour: “Bingo, I’m the King, Now”

Pendleton Art Center | Pendleton. 513421-4339. www.pendletonartcenter.com

ƒ Final Fridays, 5-9 p.m., open studios

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | Hamilton. 513-868-1234. www.pyramidhill.org

ƒ Thru Aug. 6. “Coral Beliefs”

Save Our Souls Art | Grail Oratory, Loveland. www.sosartcincinnati.com

ƒ Thru May 12. “Stations of the Cross” paintings by Robert J.M. Morris

Skirball Museum | Hebrew Union College, Clifton. https://csm.huc.edu

ƒ Thru July 2. Frank Stella: Had GadyaIllustrations After El Lissitzky

ƒ Thru July 30. “Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin”

Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery | Mount St. Joseph University, Delhi. www.msj.edu

ƒ April 14-May 13. 2023 Senior Thesis

Degree Projects: Art/Fine Art; Graphic Design

Taft Museum of Art | Lytle Park, downtown. www.taftmuseum.org

ƒ Thru May 14. “Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art”

ƒ Thru June 4. “Universal Magnetic: New Works by Terence Hammonds”

Visionaries & Voices | Northside. 513861-4333. www.visionariesandvoices.com

ƒ Thru June 2. “The Bird Show”

Warren County Historical Museum | Lebanon. www.wchsmuseum.org

ƒ Thru June 3. Susan Mahan-Mixed Media

Wash Park Art | Over-the-Rhine. 513-291-3626. www.washparkart.com

ƒ Thru May 20. “Earth”

Weston Art Gallery | Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-977-4165. www.cincinnatiarts.org/weston-art-gallery

ƒ Thru May 7. 2023 NCECA Annual:

“I Contain Multitudes”

ƒ May 16-June 4. “Canstruction 2023”

• Weston Works Art Challenge.

 Reception: May 20, 3-5 p.m. 

The Datebook With a

Spotlight on the Movers and Makers behind Greater Cincinnati’s Fundraisers, Friend-Raisers and Community Events

MAY 1, MONDAY

Know Theatre, A Cabaret Bash | OTR Stillhouse, Over-the-Rhine.

DETAILS: Celebrate 25 years of Know Theatre and 20 Years of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival. Performances from artists of the Know & Fringe’s past, present and future. Dinner-by-the-bite, drinks, silent auction.

 knowtheatre.com

Major R. McNeil Scholarship Fund, Annual Golf Outing | 8 a.m. TPC River’s Bend Golf Course, Maineville. DETAILS: Benefitting Withrow High School graduating seniors who have been accepted to a college or advanced technical/vocational training program.  513-317-1890, majmac@aol.com

MAY 2, TUESDAY

Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, 11th United “FORE” Youth Golf Classic | 8 a.m. Vineyard Golf Course, Anderson Twp. DETAILS: Morning round and afternoon shotgun start. Lunch and dinner, plus Q&A with Anthony Muñoz, Dave Lapham and Byron Larkin.  cycyouth.org/golfouting

MAY 3-7, WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY

CET, Summer Action Auction | Virtual. DETAILS: New, online-only auction offering items and experiences associated with outdoor, summer and early fall activities. Supports CET’s PBS programming.  cetconnect.org/ summer-action-auction/

MAY 3, WEDNESDAY

Cancer Family Care, Unsung Hero Awards | 6-9 p.m. Hilton Netherland Plaza. DETAILS: Program, dinner, award presentations. Dress code: business. Tickets start at $45.  one.bidpal.net/unsung23/welcome

NextUp, Leading with Courage: A Confidence Workshop | 2-6 p.m. Anderson Pavilion, Smale Park.

DETAILS: Dorothy Enriquez of The Elevate Collective leads workshop to build leadership skills. $45/member; $55/non-member  nextupisnow.org, courage

MAY 4, THURSDAY

Boys Hope Girls Hope, HopeFest

| 6-8 p.m. Covington Yard. DETAILS: Derby-themed party. Outdoor games, raffles, bourbon and food trucks.

 bhghcincinnati.org

Cincinnati Recreation Foundation, City Hall Reunion | 5-7 p.m. Washington Park. DETAILS: Reunion of Cincinnati mayors, council members, city managers, administrators, staffers, media and friends. Tickets include entry to the event and two drink tickets. Tickets: $50-$1,000.

 eventbrite.com,

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Partners in Action Luncheon | Noon-1 p.m. Cintas Center, Xavier University. DETAILS: Celebrating 20 years of supporting educational work and the mission of the Sisters. No charge, but contributions are welcome.

 513-679-8113, sndohio.org

St. Elizabeth Foundation/ Hospice, Night to Remember |

6:30-9 p.m. The Carnegie, Covington. DETAILS: Shared memories, cocktails, food and silent audtion. Emcee: Sheree Paolello of WLWT. Free, but Hospice donations welcome. Valet parking. 859-301-7878 or natalieciulla@ stelizabeth.com

 stelizabeth.com/hospicersvp

MAY 5-7, FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Flying Pig Marathon | Weekend of shorter races, fitness expo and other related events leading to full marathon at 6:30 a.m., Sunday. Supports numerous local charities.

 flyingpigmarathon.com

MAY 5, FRIDAY

Cancer Support Community, Par-Tee for Hope | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Topgolf, 9568 Water Front Dr., West Chester. DETAILS: High-tech, climatecontrolled hitting bays. Ticket includes three hours of gameplay, food and beverages, bar, access to golf clubs and pro, contests, prizes and swag.

 mycancersupportcommunity.org

MAY 6, SATURDAY

Cincinnati Public Schools, End of the Year Community Celebration | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Roberts Academy, 1702 Grand Ave., Cincinnati. DETAILS: Family activities, live music and entertainment provided by LaMega, giveaways, contests, CPS swag giveaways and interactive games. Food available for purchase. CPS departments and community partners answer questions and provide resources.

 cps-k12.org

Greater Milford Area Historical Society, Historic Home Tour | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Milford DETAILS: Home tour of ten properties in Milford, Miamiville and Camp Dennison. Self-guided tour; best experienced by driving between homes – some properties will be within walking distance. Tickets limited; $35 in advance, $40 day of the tour.

 milfordhistory.net

MAY 7, SUNDAY

Little Brothers - Friends of The Elderly, Italian Dinner | 4-7 p.m. 5530 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati. DETAILS: Tour facility, learn more about mission and vision, meet team members, learn how to get involved and support elderly friends by purchasing a dinner.

 littlebrotherscincinnati.org

Ohio Valley Voices, Annual Pickleball Tournament | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Five Season Family Sports Club, 345 Thomas More Pkwy., Crestview Hills. DETAILS: Women’s teams, 9 a.m.-noon; mixed doubles teams, 1-4 p.m. Select your time and desired playing level. Open

Julie Holt and Dr. Odayme

Quesada (pictured with Rosie Red) are co-chairing the Go Red for Women

Experience to benefit the American Heart Association on May 12 at Great American Ballpark.

to new-to-pickleball or seasoned pros.  ohiovalleyvoices.givecloud.co/events

MAY 10, WEDNESDAY

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati, ‘Still Working 9 To 5’ Documentary Screening | 6 p.m. UC’s Mainstreet Cinema, 2766 UC Main St. DETAILS: Screening of documentary “Still Working 9 To 5.” Performance by MUSE, Cincinnati Women’s Choir. Tentative virtual Q&A with filmmakers after screening. Tickets: $25.

 givebutter.com/cNxBw1

YWCA, Career Women of Achievement Luncheon | Noon-1:30 p.m. Duke Energy Convention Center. DETAILS: Honoring eight Greater Cincinnati-area women for leadership, vision and renowned professional success: Kelly Beatty, Catrena Bowman, Liz Carter, Julie Holt, Danya Karram, Alecia Townsend Kintner, Charmaine McGuffey, Dr. Ndidi Unaka. Tickets start at $100.  ywcacincinnati.org

MAY 11, THURSDAY

Autism Connections, Art Across the Spectrum | 6-9 p.m. Peterloon Estate, 8605 Hopewell Rd, Indian Hill. DETAILS: Small bites, drinks, live and silent auction to celebrate autistic artists’ talents. Proceeds support community of individuals and families passionate about uplifting autism community through education, resources, connections and lifelong support. Tickets: $125 for individual; $500 per couple.

 e.givesmart.com/events/vqD

Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its annual Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky awards at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming on May 18.

Hearing Speech + Deaf Center, Kretschmer Service Award Gala | 6 p.m. Great Hall, Tangeman University Center, University of Cincinnati. DETAILS: “Open bar reception, dinner, awards program, and auction.” Recognizes Phyllis Breen, Nancy Fluharty, Carol Leslie, JoAnn Prendeville and UC College of Allied Health Sciences. Sponsor opportunities. Tickets: $150.

 hearingspeechdeaf.org

MAY 12, FRIDAY

American Heart Association, Go Red for Women Experience | 8 a.m.-noon. Great American Ball Park.

DETAILS: Breakfast and mingling, followed by program and batting practice, team building and activities on the field. Co-chairs: Julie Holt, VP and chief nursing officer of Christ Hospital Health Network, and Dr. Odayme Quesada, medical director, Christ Hospital Women’s Heart Center. Tickets: $250.

 ejoinme Cincinnati Go Red

Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Low Vision Head Borne Devices Demo Day | 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. 2045 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati. DETAILS: Free event for anyone affected by severe vision loss. Try on various low-vision devices and speak with vendors about equipment.  cincyblind.org

Easterseals Redwood, Annual Express Fundraiser | 6-11 p.m. Turfway Park Racing & Gaming, Florence.

DETAILS: Live music by Naked Karate Girls, food stations, open bar, live/silent auctions and raffles. Tickets: $100.

 secure.qgiv.com/event/express2023

Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Duke Energy Convention Center. DETAILS: Keynote: Dr.

Katharine Wilkinson, author and strategist; 60+ speakers, expo, art show, networking reception.

 midwestsustainabilitysummit.org

Visionaries + Voices, Double Vision | 6:30-10:30 p.m. Memorial Hall, OTR. DETAILS: Piano music by Ricky Nye, live & silent auctions, pop-up store, complimentary light bites, open bar.

Tickets: $65.

 eventbrite.com,

MAY 17, WEDNESDAY

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, Annual Meeting | 7 p.m. Mayerson JCC - Amberley Room, 8485 Ridge Rd., Cincinnati. DETAILS: Celebrating outgoing board chair Debbie Brant and welcoming incoming chair Josh Blatt. Dessert reception to follow.

 jewishcincinnati.ticketspice.com/ jfc-127th-annual-meeting

ProKids, Friends of Children Breakfast | 8-9 a.m. Cintas Center.

DETAILS: Testimonials and presentation by ProKids Executive Director Tracy Cook.

 prokids.org/breakfast

MAY 18, THURSDAY

Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards

| 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Turfway Park Racing & Gaming, 7500 Turfway Rd., Florence. DETAILS: Honoring women who exemplify notable achievement, outstanding service in their professions or to the Northern Kentucky community. Outstanding Women of NKY Honorees: Christy Burch, Sarah Giolando-Matlin, Vickie Henderson and Ashley Norton. Other honorees include: Farduwsa

ChangingGears Cincinnati will host its Grand Prix on May 20 at Lunken Airport with proceeds providing affordable transportation for people working their way out of poverty.

Hassan, Carolyn Thomas Thompson, Lisa Desmarais, Terrie Lee Frasure, Jenna E. Dunham and E. Holly Jenkins. Tickets: $60.

 web.nkychamber.com/events

MAY 20, SATURDAY

Changing Gears, Grand Prix | 6-10 p.m. Hangar 2, Lunken Airport. DETAILS: Adult-only event. Pedal kart, relay race – four-person teams around indoor track with obstacles along the way. Food, drinks, post-race pedal kart rides. Tickets: $40-$300.  changing-gears.org/grand-prix

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Great Strides | 9 a.m. Sawyer Point Park.

DETAILS: Register to participate in person or virtually for three-mile walk.  fightcf.cff.org

Melanoma Know More, Susan Roebuck Memorial Golf Outing | 8 a.m. Aston Oaks Golf Club. DETAILS: Contests, raffles, split the pot, mulligans for sale. Cost: $100 each, $400 per foursome; includes greens fees and carts, lunch and beverage tickets.  melanomaknowmore.com

St. Joseph Home, Incline to the Finish Line 5K | 9 a.m.-noon. 10722 Wyscarver Road, Cincinnati. DETAILS: 5K, meal, trophies. Registration: $40 adults; $20 children. Option to join fundraising team on behalf of a resident.  secure.getmeregistered.com,

MAY 22, MONDAY

Bayley Senior Care Center, George Knittle Memorial Bayley Golf Classic | Noon. Western Hills Country Club.

DETAILS: Golf, prizes, box lunch, drinks, cocktail reception, awards and raffle. Country club attire. Hosted by Bill Hemmer, Fox News anchor and Cincinnati native.  bayleylife.org/bayley-events

MAY 24, WEDNESDAY

American Jewish Committee, Judge Learned Hand Award | 5:30 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. DETAILS: Honoring lawyer Kathy Brinkman for her decades of legal professional excellence. Keynote speaker: AJC CEO and former U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch. Committee members: Victoria Chester, Ken and Carol Kabel, Neil and Donna Mayerson, Sarah Topy, Dr. Donald and Beth Wayne, Pete and Ann Williams.

E. Holly Jenkins

Jenna E. Dunham Terrie Lee Frasure

Lisa Desmarais Carolyn Thomas Thompson

Ashley Norton

Vickie Henderson Sarah Giolando-Matlin

Farduwsa Hassan

Christy Burch

YOUR CENTER FOR INSPIRATION

The SPCA Cincinnati is rooted in this local community. Not many organizations can say they’ve accomplished a century and a half’s worth of work, and we are very proud to continue this lifesaving legacy started so long ago,” said Mike Retzlaff, SPCA Cincinnati’s President and CEO. “The Fur Ball Gala is a top-tier production, providing our guests with a first-class experience. It has always been the ideal place to showcase our accomplishments as well as previews of where we are headed as an organization. There’s no bigger night in animal welfare in our region.”

I n honor of their 150th Anniversary, the SPCA Cincinnati has introduced its 150th Giving Circle ahead of the Fur Ball Gala. The Circle focuses on five key areas of programming that are funded solely by generosity: Chow Now Pantry, Shelter2Shelter, Veteran Initiative, Humane Education, and Medical Care. The SPCA Cincinnati is seeking 15 passionate people to form its 150th Giving Circle to allocate collective contributions in these key areas of its business to save more animals’ lives! Details on how to become a participant are available at spcacincinnati.org .

The SPCA Cincinnati’s 21st Annual Fur Ball Gala, Presented by IAMS™, will be held Saturday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center. The theme is 007 CATsino Royale, so get your evening gowns and tuxedos ready for a spectacular affair designed to benefit animals in our region and celebrate the SPCA Cincinnati’s 150 years of humane service to our community!

Guests will enjoy an open bar, a signature cocktail presented by Absolut, appetizers, a plated dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions, the Whiskey Wall, the Wine Wall, a trip raffle, a 3-Day Drive in a Porsche (with a two-night stay at French Lick Resort) raffle, testimonials, rescue stories, and adoptable pets that gala guests can adopt the following morning at the SPCA Cincinnati in Sharonville. Visit spcacincinnati.org/events for tickets. No need to attend to donate, enter the raffle, or register for the online Silent Auction.

The SPCA Cincinnati thanks the Fur Ball Planning Committee and their 2023 Fur Ball Chair, Ellie Clements, for her commitment to the SPCA Cincinnati’s cause. The organization also thanks Diane Corman, Silent Auction Chair, for her passion and dedication over the years. Fur Ball is the SPCA Cincinnati’s largest fundraiser and helps care for the thousands of homeless and injured animals that enter their doors every year. In the past five years, the SPCA Cincinnati has sheltered more than 35,000 homeless animals. Thanks to all the Fur Ball 2023 Sponsors and Donors for making the Fur Ball possible!

Contact Maggie Rixson to reserve your date 513-326-6462 mrixson@cityofsharonville.com 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 45246 www.sharonvilleconventioncenter.com

Olga Meshoe Washington will give the keynote address for Breakfast for Israel at 75 on May 24 at the Mayerson JCC. The event will be hosted by Jewish National Fund-USA to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary.

MAY 24, WEDNESDAY (CONT.)

Jewish National Fund-USA, Breakfast for Israel | 8:30-9:30

a.m. Mayerson JCC. DETAILS: Co-chairs: Barbara Greenberg, Mark Mayer and Morrie Wiener. Keynote: Olga Meshoe Washington. Celebrating Israel’s 75th anniversary and highlighting several of the organization’s programs. No cost to attend. Dietary laws observed.

 jnf.org/BFIOhiovalley

 513-621-4020, cincinnati@ajc.org

MAY 25, THURSDAY

European American Chamber of Commerce, Annual Gala | 8:30-10:30

The European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati will host its annual gala May 25 at Drees Pavilion in Covington, featuring guest of honor Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Belgian ambassador to the United States.

p.m. Drees Pavilion. DETAILS: Celebration of the region’s vibrant international business community. Keynote: Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Belgium’s ambassador to the United States. EACC member: $175; general admission: $200.

 europe-cincinnati.com

MAY 27, SATURDAY

Cincinnati Cancer Advisors, Fundraising Concert | 8 p.m. School for Creative and Performing Arts, Overthe-Rhine. DETAILS: Second annual fundraising concert featuring nine-piece Philip Myers Band with special guest John Elefante, former lead singer of Kansas.

 cincinnaticanceradvisors.org/events

MAY 31, WEDNESDAY

Woman’s City Club, Annual Seasongood Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Midtown, 2145 Dana Ave., Evanston. DETAILS: Speaker: Teresa Theetge, Cincinnati police chief. Marian A. Spencer Education Awards. Tickets: $55.

 womanscityclub.org/programs/ seasongood-luncheon/

JUNE 1, THURSDAY

OneSource Center, Support for Young Nonprofits | 9-10:30 a.m. 936 Dalton Ave., Cincinnati. DETAILS: Threesession (also June 15 and 29), in-person workshops with tips, tactics and tools to gain traction in fund development. Attendance requested at all three sessions. Hands-on guidance from expert facilitators. Registration limited to eight participants. Registration: $150.

 onesourcecenter.org

JUNE 3, SATURDAY

Cincinnati Ballet, Club B in Wonderland | 6 p.m. VIP, 8 p.m. general admission. Valentine Center for Dance, 1801 Gilbert Ave. DETAILS: Performances by company dancers, celebrity emcee, DJs, gourmet foods, open bars and dance party.

 cballet.org/events/club-b

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, REVEL Gala | 5 p.m. Otto M. Budig Theater. DETAILS: Reception with cocktails and dinner by-the-bite, awards celebration, option to add on closing night performance of “Trouble in Mind.” Tickets start at $250.

 cincyshakes.com

Young Professionals Choral Collective, Spies & Lies Gala | 6-11 p.m. 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Rd., Oakley. DETAILS: Emcees: Evan Milward & Lady Phaedra. VIP dinner, cabaret performance, choir concert, live band, dance party, silent auction, raffles and other fundraising activities. Tickets: $60, week of show: $75.

 ypccsing.org

JUNE 5, MONDAY

Stepping Stones, The Golf Classic | O’Bannon Creek Golf Club, Loveland, OH. DETAILS: Tee off for charity in morning or afternoon flight followed by food, refreshing drinks, exciting hole challenges, raffle prizes and more.

 steppingstonesohio.org/golf-classic

JUNE 6, TUESDAY

Health Care Access Now, Community Health Worker Day | 1701 Mercy Health Pl., Cincinnati. DETAILS: A day of self-care, food and fun.

 healthcareaccessnow.org

Miami University, Disc Golf Course Dedication | 4:30 p.m.

Miami University Regionals - Hamilton Campus. DETAILS: Brief ceremony, refreshments, music and games for the family. Disc Golf Mini Clinic will follow dedication at 5:15 p.m. First 50 attendees receive one free Miami branded disc (putter).

 miamialum.org/AlumniWeekend

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Young Professionals Choral Collective will present the Spies & Lies Gala , featuring cabaret and concert performances, on June 3 at the 20th Century Theater in Oakley.

JUNE 7, WEDNESDAY

ACG Cincinnati, Deal Maker Awards | 4:30 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom.

DETAILS: Honoring Bob Coughlin, founder of Paycor, with Lifetime Achievement Award. Gourmet food, open bar, networking, dessert reception, cocktails. Tickets start at $165.

 acgcincinnatidealmaker.org

Miami University, Hiking Trails Grand Re-Opening | 4:30 p.m. Miami University Regionals - Middletown Campus. DETAILS: Brief ceremony, refreshments, music, self-guided trail walk and games for the family.

 miamialum.org/AlumniWeekend

JUNE 8, THURSDAY

Talbert House, Fatherhood Celebration | 4:30-6:30 p.m. Memorial Hall. DETAILS: Networking, appetizers, drinks and brief program celebrating Fathers of the Year.

 talberthouse.org

Warren County Foundation, Community Service Awards and 25th Anniversary Celebration | 7 p.m. Manor House, 7440 Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason. DETAILS: Happy hour, dinner, program and fireworks display. Awards to community leaders, businesses and services organizations. Tickets: $60.

 warrencountyfoundation.org

JUNE 9-10, FRIDAY-SATURDAY

RAPTOR Inc., Birds Gone Wild | June 9, 6-9 p.m. June 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eisele Gallery, Madisonville.. DETAILS: Featuring a variety of original artworks inspired by nature and created by the Masterworks for Nature. Twelve artists

will sketch and paint the live, feathered ambassadors of RAPTOR Inc.

 raptorinc.org

JUNE 9, FRIDAY

Cincinnati ToolBank, Par-Tee Golf Outing | The Mill Course. DETAILS: All foursomes include 18-hole greens and cart fees, two drink tickets per player and a Southern BBQ buffet.

 cincinnatitoolbank.org

Women Helping Women, Journey to Joy: Celebrating 50 Years | Music Hall Ballroom. DETAILS: Speakers, cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent auction. Black tie or formal attire encouraged.

 womenhelpingwomen.org

JUNE 10, SATURDAY

CABVI, Fun Fest | Noon-4 p.m. Washington Park. DETAILS: Games, prizes, live DJ set, carnival food, cornhole tournament. Free admission.

 cincyblind.org/funfest

Holocaust & Humanity Center, Upstander 5K | 8:30 a.m. Union Terminal. DETAILS: Scenic route underneath historic Union Terminal and throughout the West End. Live music, family activities, breakfast and pickleball tournament.

 holocaustandhumanity.org

JUNE 11, SUNDAY

Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ault Park. DETAILS: This year honoring Porsche and VW Beetle. Will Sherman Automotive Art Show featuring more than 200 cars and motorcycles, craft beer garden, brunch, award ceremony. Tickets: $35.

 ohioconcours.com

CINCINNATI BRIEFING

20TH ANNUAL Giving USA 2023

Reading the Tea Leaves–GUSA

2022

Returning for her 20th year as keynote speaker will be Melissa S. Brown, philanthropic research professional and former editor of Giving USA.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Registration & Continental Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:45 am

Program and Q&A: 8:45 – 11:45 am Register at theyunkergroup.com

JUNE 11, SUNDAY (CONT.)

Holocaust & Humanity Center, Upstander Awards | 6 p.m. Union Terminal. DETAILS: Gala-style event with live music, art experiences, and awards ceremony celebrating Cincinnati’s best and brightest upstanders. Emcee: Katie Couric.  holocaustandhumanity.org/events/ upstander-weekend

Serenity Recovery Network, Annual Golf Outing | Noon-8 p.m. Pebble Creek Golf Course. DETAILS: Golf, dinner, food, drinks, networking, entertainment, silent auction, raffles, split the pot. Registration: $125.  serenityrecoverynetwork.org

JUNE 12, MONDAY

CancerFree KIDS, Paxton’s Golf Outing, Corporate Day |  cancerfreekids.org

Wesley Chapel Mission Center, I Am Inspired to Live Youth Summit 2023 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center, West End. 45203. DETAILS: Keynote speaker and presenters designed to motivate and inspire youth participants to deter gun violence and youth suicidal thoughts.  513-721-6204, wcmcotr.org

JUNE 16, FRIDAY

Cincinnati Zoo, Zoo La La | 6:3011 p.m. DETAILS: 21+ event. Early entry experiences, live entertainment, dinner by-the-bite, drinks, and Zoo After-Dark. Tickets $125; early entry $175.

 cincinnatizoo.org/events/zoo-la-la

Masterworks for Nature presents “Birds Gone Wild” to benefit RAPTOR Inc ., with opening weekend June 9-10 at the Eisele Gallery in Madisonville.

JUNE 23, FRIDAY

Cincinnati Art Museum, A Happening | 6-10 p.m. DETAILS: 21+ event. See new exhibition “Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds.” Live music, inspiring food creations, and surprises throughout the night. Co-chairs: Natalie Leonard, Rachael Magowan, Vaughn Smith. Tickets: $150.

 cincinnatiartmuseum.org events-programs/fundraisers 

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Nonprofit News

Joseph House breaks ground for facility to treat veterans

Joseph House celebrated the beginning of construction on a new treatment facility, Joseph House New Horizons, located in Camp Washington. The three-story building will serve female and physically disabled veterans for the first time, and provide clients suffering from PTSD the individual space necessary to lessen triggers and associated symptoms. A capital campaign is underway to raise funds for the new facility, with support already secured from the VA, DAV, the City of Cincinnati and others. Joseph House will remain at its current location in Over-the-Rhine until work on the new facility is complete.

UC West Chester recognized with magnet status for nursing

UC Health’s West Chester Hospital has achieved magnet designation for a second time as a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The hospital was first awarded magnet status in 2017 and was the youngest hospital in history to receive the high honor. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence and is considered one of the highest national honors for professional nursing practice.

Blind association recognized by Ohio Business Magazine

Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired received a 2023 Ohio Success Award as a nonprofit making a significant impact in the community. Presented by Ohio Business Magazine, the fifth annual Ohio Success Awards honors growth companies, nonprofits and governmental organizations across the state of Ohio.

The Ohio Success Awards recognizes companies that have demonstrated growth in revenue and employees, as well as involvement in their community and service in their industry; nonprofits that have made a significant impact on the communities they serve; and governmental organizations that have created unique value or opportunities based on their ingenuity, partnership and perseverance.

At the Joseph House ground breaking: Luke Blocher, Cincinnati Development Fund chief strategy officer; Chris Klug, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs public affairs specialist; Anthony Spaetzel, U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s office field representative; Alicia Patterson, Joseph House executive director; Sheryl Long, Cincinnati city manager; Marc Burgess, DAV national adjutant and CEO; and Donald Lionberger, Joseph House resident

REDI Cincinnati honors Barrett’s regional spirit

REDI Cincinnati honored Western & Southern chairman, president and CEO John F. Barrett as the Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Upward and Onward! Award winner. Named in honor of the late attorney and Greater Cincinnati economic developer, the award recognizes an individual who embodies the qualities of regionalism, activism, spirit and optimism.

“I truly believe that Cincinnati is the best place to live, work and celebrate life,” said Barrett. “Our entire region has so much going for it, but what distinguishes our city from others is its untapped potential, and it’s also why investing in its growth, prosperity and vibrancy is so important.”

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Pickleball for all: Games adapt for people with challenges

Starting in May, Cincinnati Tennis Foundation will offer one of the first adaptive pickleball programs with the financial support of Larry Blundred, founder of Ollie Otter Enterprises, a pickleball-focused company. Pickleball, a mix of tennis and ping-pong, is the fastest-growing sport in America, and adaptive pickleball is a program for people with physical, cognitive and developmental challenges. Blundred’s contribution to the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation will also provide annual scholarships and additional programming support.

Local groups join campaign to combat growing antisemitism

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and Jewish Community Relations Council have joined the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism as an official partner of #StandUpToJewishHate, a new national campaign to mobilize all Americans – especially non-Jews – to combat antisemitism by using the blue square emoji as a unifying symbol of support. Jews make up 2.4% of the American population yet are victims of 55% of religiousbased hate crimes. That discrepancy is the cornerstone of this new campaign, created through a $25 million investment by billionaire businessman and New England Patriots owner Robert K. Kraft and his family.

Dumas wins Jefferson Award for using golf to teach values

Ron Dumas, who uses golf to build stronger futures for at-risk children, received the 2023 Greater Cincinnati Jefferson Award for outstanding community service, part of the national Jefferson Award program that is known as the Nobel Prize for community service. Dumas, of Clifton, founded Reaching Out for Kids in 1997, using golf to teach life values and promote education. The free program serves more than 350 young people annually. Dumas becomes a finalist for one of the five national Jefferson Awards presented in New York in October.

Flying Pig scholarship program helps 10 seniors go to college

The Flying Pig Community Scholars Program has announced its 2023 scholarship program award recipients. The scholarship program, an expansion of Pig Works existing youth initiatives, provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Cincinnati area who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and running.

Since its inception in 2018, the Flying Pig Community Scholars Program has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to deserving students in the community. This year, the program expanded from four winners to 10 winners (five female and five male). Each winner receives a $5,000 scholarship toward post-secondary education.

Boone administrator Earlywine recognized by NKY chamber

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented Jeff Earlywine, Boone County administrator, with the NKY Community Award during its board of directors luncheon in March. The award is sponsored by First National Bank of Kentucky and is given to individuals, businesses or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky region that have made a positive impact in the community. Earlywine will retire July 31 after 17 years with the county. From overseeing day-to-day county government activities to bearing responsibility for administrative decisions, Earlywine has spent 41 years in public office.

Energage names Talbert House a Top Workplace for 2023

Talbert House announced it has earned the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage, which develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across 60 markets for regional Top Workplaces awards. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 culture drivers that are proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks.

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce honored retiring Jeff Earlywine. Pictured: Brent Cooper, John Hawkins, Gary Moore, Jeff Earlywine, Lytle Thomas and Steve Pendery with Earlywine’s NKY Community Award

Pickleball in Cincinnati is being adapted for people with physical, cognitive and developmental challenges.

At the Rotary Jefferson Award ceremony: Joe Dehner, Noel JulnesDehner, club president Steve King, Jefferson Award winner Ron Dumas, nominee Bruce Kintner, and club members Doug Adams and Bill Shula

Children’s literacy group Winn Reading opens new office

Winn Reading, a literacy nonprofit serving children throughout Cincinnati, opened a new headquarters office at 7801 Beechmont Ave. in Anderson Township. The new work and meeting space will support Winn’s growing efforts to provide literacy-based events, tutoring and resources to children in preschool to third grade. Kay Limbach started Winn Reading in 2021 after seeing how the pandemic had created massive learning gaps, particularly among the most vulnerable children. Winn has quickly grown and supports 15 classrooms with volunteer literacy mentors. Winn volunteers also hold regular storytime events in coordination with local bookstores.

Playhouse tops campaign goal for funds to build new theater

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park celebrated the completion of its capital campaign with a ribbon cutting for its new mainstage theater complex, featuring Moe and Jack’s Place — The Rouse Theatre. The $50 million project began construction in 2021. “Thank you to all the donors that gave generously and made this amazing achievement possible,” said Robert Reifsnyder, who co-chaired the capital campaign with Woody Taft. “We exceeded our fundraising goal by just over $1.3 million for a grand total of $51,230,174 in funds available to build this new facility and usher in a new era for the Playhouse.”

Ride Cincinnati cyclists top $1 million for cancer research

Ride Cincinnati has revealed its 2022 fundraising total – a record-topping $1.05 million raised for local cancer research.This brings the total to more than $6.6 million raised in the cycling event’s 16-year history. Organizers have opened registration for the 2023 event, happening Sept. 16-17. This year’s ride will depart from downtown Cincinnati and features five route options, including a new 10-mile route (10, 15, 24, 36 and 64 miles), as well as the popular kickoff celebration and after-party. Proceeds go directly to life-saving cancer research and care in Greater Cincinnati.

honors

Bob Coughlin, Founder of Paycor with the Lifetime Achievement Award

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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To register or learn more: acgcincinnatidealmaker.org

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At the new Winn Reading headquarters: Nancy Howard, administrative assistant; Andi Curry, board member; Kay Limbach, Winn founder and president; Mitza Costantini, board member; Kristy High, vice president; and Riley Limbach, social media manager

Rob Reifsnyder chaired the successful Playhouse capital campaign.

2022 Ride Cincinnati raised $1.05 million for cancer research and care in Greater Cincinnati.

Dr. Gary P. Zola will retire from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and from the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives. As of July 1, 2023, he will become the AJA’s executive director emeritus. After completing a planned 18-month sabbatical, Dr. Zola will officially take on the role of the Edward M. Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the American Jewish Experience and Reform Jewish History on Jan. 1, 2025.

Interact for Health has hired Caitlin Bentley as senior program manager of rural community engagement. In her new position, Bentley will foster relationships and develop a deep understanding of the rural communities within Interact for Health’s 20-county service area.

Grant Us Hope , the Cincinnati-based non-profit focused on preventing youth suicide across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, named Brian Cunningham as chief operating officer and acting executive director. Cunnimgham has served as the organization’s director of operations since March 2022. He assumed the role following the departure of CEO Scott Inskeep. 

Chip Nielsen and Jane Portman recently joined the board of trustees of IPM Food Pantry, an organization dedicated to alleviating food insecurity in the Cincinnati area. Nielsen brings extensive experience from the business and real estate sectors to IPM, on whose board he has served before. Portman and her husband, former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, have served the Cincinnati community for decades as board members and volunteers.

The member charities of Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati elected seven new members to its board of directors: Sheena Brooks, director of graduate

education, Northern Kentucky University; Liz Clemons, associate director, Office of Public Safety, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden; Danielle Craig Hemphill, vice president of communications and education, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region (member representative); Shauntel Dobbins, founder and financial therapist, Financially U; La’Shawnta Lewis, executive director, Parents for Public Schools of Greater Cincinnati (member representative); Tara J. Mosley, director of customer development, the Mars Agency; Rev. Donnie Garrett Jr., senior pastor, New Life Missionary Baptist Church.

Nonprofit TruPartner Credit Union named Kevin Dreyer as its chief financial officer. For over 85 years, the nearly $200 million-asset credit union has served its community and has over 16,000 members. Dreyer, with 20 years of industry experience, most recently was accounting and finance manager for MyUSA Credit Union.

The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center promoted Kara Driscoll to director of marketing and events. Trinity Johnson, an 11-year veteran of the organization, has been named director of stewardship. Robyn Steiner Lamont , former executive director of Refugee Connect, has been named director of development.

Tiger Lily Press has named Blanche Pringle Smith as its new board secretary.

Allied Construction Industries named Justin Koenes, vice president at Danis Building Construction Co., its new board president. The Cincinnati region’s commercial construction trade association also announced four new board members (not pictured): Andrew Donohoe, shareholder, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm; Tonya First , strategic director

ESI Electrical Contractors; Jeff Smoker, vice president, preconstruction, Skanska USA Building Inc.; and Brad Wilhelm, vice president of operations, Universal Contracting. Donohoe will also serve as treasurer.

The American Sign Museum named Casey Goldman-Davis as curator of collections and programming. Goldman-Davis comes to the ASM after four years at the Dayton Art Institute, where she most recently served as curator of education. Additional experience includes stints at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Ringling Museum of Art.

The museum also elected eight new members to its board (not pictured): Cate Becker, president, recreation management services/general manager, The Grizzly Golf and Social Lodge; Jonathan Buening , director, Community Campaign, ArtsWave; Shaun Davidson, branch manager-Forest Park, Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library; Dennis Devlin, chief executive officer, CLARITY Research & Strategy; Tricia Suit , director of content, Game Day Communications; Monty Taylor, membership development representative, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber; Cecelia Tio, corporate counsel, Lumen Digital, LLC; Katie Wilson, manager, gas field operations, Duke Energy.

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Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic announced former Cincinnati City Council president Chris Seelbach as new executive director. Named by the Humane Society of the United States of America the 2019 “Humane Legislator of the Year,” Seelbach has a long history championing animal rights. In addition, OAR also reported the promotion of Blair Caviness (not pictured) to chief operating officer after two years as clinic director. 

Kara Driscoll Trinity Johnson

Sheena Brooks Jane Portman Caitlin Bentley Brian Cunningham

Dr. Gary P. Zola

Kevin Dreyer

Shauntel Dobbins Danielle Craig Hemphill

Casey Goldman-Davis

Robyn Steiner Lamont

Liz Clemons

Chris Seelbach Blanche Pringle Smith

Chip Nielsen La’Shawnta Lewis

Justin Koenes

Tara J. Mosley Rev. Donnie Garrett Jr.

Warren Co., Duke foundations grant $40K to small businesses

The Warren County Foundation, in cooperation with the Duke Energy Foundation, has made a total of $40,000 in small business assistance grants to 23 recipients in the Morrow, southeast Warren County and Franklin-Carlisle areas.

Gold Star’s Chili Day campaign raises $24K for Freestore

Gold Star announced that $24,000 will be donated to the Freestore Foodbank’s childhood hunger programs following its annual National Chili Days fundraising campaign. The money raised during the February event will allow the Freestore Foodbank to provide 72,000 meals to children in need throughout the community. Gold Star’s donation benefits the Freestore Foodbank’s Kids Cafe, School Pantry and Power Pack childhood hunger programs, ensuring children in food-insecure households have access to nutritious meals. The ongoing partnership has raised over $190,000 in seven years. In 2022, the Freestore Foodbank distributed more than 37.7 million meals to 264,000 individuals in Tristate neighborhoods.

Scripps gave $8.1 million to charitable causes in ’22

The Scripps Howard Fund and Foundation, the philanthropic arms of the E.W. Scripps Co., gave more than $8.1 million in charitable gifts during 2022, a nearly 30% increase from 2021. Throughout its 60 years, the Scripps Howard Foundation has exemplified the Scripps motto of doing well by doing good, serving more than 1.5 million people through its support of journalism education, childhood literacy and improving communities where Scripps does business. Last August, the Scripps Howard Fund launched as a newly created public charity.

Talbert young professionals raise $15K for housing help

The Talbert House Ambassadors raised over $15,000 through its Home is Where the Heart fundraiser. Funds will support the agency’s housing service line in providing affordable and supportive housing for adults, veterans and families who are overcoming barriers such as mental health, poverty and domestic violence.

The Talbert House Ambassador Board is a group of young professionals supporting Talbert House through volunteering, fundraising and advocacy in an atmosphere that promotes social connections and professional networking. Platinum sponsor was FORVIS.

Aviatra expands with $216K to assist female entrepreneurs

Aviatra Accelerators, a nonprofit accelerator dedicated to empowering women and small businesses with education, resources and connections, has received $216,000 in funding from the Ohio Third Frontier. The funding will be divided over a three-year period to cover operational expenses that will allow Aviatra to further expand its programming in Dayton, Ohio, for female entrepreneurs in a variety of industries, including technology. Ohio Third Frontier is an internationally recognized, technology-based economic development initiative that is working to change the trajectory of Ohio’s economy. Third Frontier works with innovative startups of all types across the state and its partners provide access to business expertise, mentorship, capital and talent to highlight the state’s competitiveness in emerging job pathways for the workforce of today and the future. Aviatra’s funding was awarded by Dayton’s Entrepreneurs’ Center as part of the $14.9 million Ohio Third Frontier grant it received in 2022.

Molina, iHeartMedia partner to help Meals on Wheels

Molina Healthcare of Ohio, in partnership with iHeartIMPACT and Meals on Wheels America, delivered meals to homebound older adults throughout Cincinnati and neighboring communities. The volunteer event served as a celebration of a $50,000 grant provided by iHeartIMPACT, a division of iHeartMedia that focuses on aligning brands with nonprofit

Leaders of Talbert House Ambassadors program Sam Rossell, APG Office Furnishings (board chair 2019-20); Lacey Luxon, Sage Therapeutics (chair 2020-21); Jamie Heidrich, Fifth Third (chair 2021-22); Meredith Fossett, DeVry University (current chair); and Kate Gormley, Myriad Genetics (current vice chair).

organizations, on behalf of Molina to support three Meals on Wheels programs throughout southern Ohio. The Meals on Wheels network continues to struggle with the fallout of the pandemic, economic uncertainty and unstable conditions. Funding from Molina and iHeartIMPACT has been imperative in addressing current challenges and building capacity for those programs, helping to drive long-term sustainability beyond immediate funding. The grant will provide 5,000 meals and friendly visits to program members while also providing funding to upgrade kitchen equipment and support pet and social service initiatives.

Construction trade association announces $75K in scholarships

Allied Construction Industries, through donations to its 501(c)(3) organization, Greater Cincinnati Construction Foundation, announced 25 scholarships totaling $75,000. “We’re committed to closing the talent and skills gaps in our workforce. One of the ways we do that is by filling the pipeline with as many talented, skilled professionals as we can,” said Jordan Vogel, ACI executive director. The scholarships averaged $3,000 each and the top recipient was Walton Hahn, a pre-junior at the University of Cincinnati majoring in construction management, who received $7,500 toward his education.

Tom & Chee donates $4K to Cure Starts Now cancer work

Tom & Chee – the Cincinnati-based restaurant brand famous for its melts, soups, salads and grilled cheese donuts – announced a $4,000 donation to the Cure Starts Now to help battle pediatric brain cancer. A portion of the proceeds from The Cowboy – an original limited-time melt – along with funds raised via an auction, brought the gift to a total of $4,000. 

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Ryan Mooney-Bullock

‘On brand’ in serving sustainability

RyanMooney-Bullock has been told she’s “always on brand.” If she’s not working in her role as executive director of Green Umbrella, Greater Cincinnati’s regional sustainability alliance, she’s probably taking a hike, spending time outside with her family or tending to their urban homestead in Spring Grove Village. Its 11 acres are home to a large vegetable garden, fruit trees, ducks, chickens, bees and goats, which help with invasive plant control (although Mooney-Bullock still spends plenty of time chain sawing honeysuckle).

“Climate (and) environmental work isn’t just my job,” she said. “It’s how I live and truly guides almost every decision I make.”

That lifestyle is fitting for the leader of an organization working to create a “resilient, sustainable region for all,” as its mission reads. Green Umbrella brings together hundreds of member organizations and individuals who share MooneyBullock’s passion for improving our region’s environmental health.

“The organization really serves as a connector,” Mooney-Bullock said. “I like to think of myself as a spider in a big web, sensing who is touching down, what they’re interested in and how I can connect them.

“I really love being able to ignite people’s interest in environmental issues and then figure out how they can plug into what’s going on, whether as an individual or as an organization … so they can all help create what’s coming next,” she said.

Mooney-Bullock’s own interest in the environment sparked at a young

age and was fueled by her family, her faith and lots of time outside.

Growing up on the East Side of Cincinnati, she spent hours playing in the little ravine behind her home. She even joined a regional environmental club for kids. (Recycling was a hot topic back then.)

“I always just felt some level of connection with the natural world, and I was pretty outraged that people would treat it like garbage,” she said.

In her social justice-oriented, politically active family, those early environmentalist tendencies both fit with the dynamic and set her apart, giving her an issue she could take on as her own.

Faith also helped shape her environmental ethic. “I recognize the divinity in the whole world, and that helps inspire me to take care of it and connect with it,” said MooneyBullock, who attends services at Christ Church Cathedral.

From early interest to career

It might seem as if MooneyBullock’s environmental career was a foregone conclusion, but that wasn’t her first inclination. She started at the University of Chicago with the goal of being an overseas doctor. Getting into the pre-med coursework, though, she realized it wasn’t for her. So she switched to environmental studies, another major that combined her interests in science and social justice.

A summer internship with the Center for Neighborhood Technology, a Chicago-based

sustainability think tank, morphed into a full-time job after graduation.

“It was focused on how can urban spaces be really sustainable, and how can we advocate for policies that create sustainability within urban spaces?” she said.

After a few years, though, she realized she didn’t want to spend all of her time at a computer doing research and writing.

“I wanted to be speaking to people who weren’t already convinced about these issues and helping to raise the next generation of environmental activists,” MooneyBullock said.

So she headed back to school, earning her master’s in environmental science with a teaching certificate at Antioch University New England. When she finished her degree, she and her husband, Jesse, moved back to Cincinnati to be closer to family and to the hills and trees they loved so much. (They met in 1995 while students at Walnut Hills High School and have now been married for 21 years.) She spent the next three years teaching science at Princeton High School.

After a few years at home to start her own family – she and Jesse have four kids, ages 6 (in May) to 16 – she made the transition from

formal to informal education by joining the staff of the Civic Garden Center. There, she launched the Green Learning Station, an environmental education center, and helped craft education programs. That’s also when she got to know Green Umbrella, serving on one of its action teams.

Chad Edwards, principal at Emersion DESIGN and a former Green Umbrella board member, recalls meeting Mooney-Bullock back then. The architect was teaching a seminar about sustainability at the University of Cincinnati and invited Mooney-Bullock to speak.

“She was super passionate, exceptionally knowledgeable and really high energy, so the students really engaged,” he said.

“I get energized when I get to be in front of people and share my passions,” Mooney-Bullock said, tracing her love of public speaking back to her high school years as a “theater kid.”

In 2017, after a few more years at home with young children, Mooney-Bullock joined the Green Umbrella staff as communications and program manager. When she applied for the executive director role a year later, Edwards, who was on the hiring committee, recalled

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their previous interaction and took notice.

He’s since been impressed with the organization’s growth under her leadership.

“The way she’s been able to adapt and grow into the role has been, in my mind, pretty tremendous,” he said. “She’s been able to take us to the next level.”

Wade Johnston, executive director of Tri-State Trails, agrees. He worked with Mooney-Bullock first as a colleague and then with her as his supervisor at Green Umbrella. (Tri-State Trails became its own nonprofit in February.)

“She has a really great pulse on the sustainability movement here in Greater Cincinnati,” he said. “Under her leadership, Green Umbrella has matured a lot and become more sophisticated … I’m impressed by what she’s accomplished.”

Growing an organization

New initiatives launched or adopted during her tenure include:

• The 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan, lead by city and county officials with strong support from Green Umbrella on plan development, including co-facilitating community engagement efforts and co-designing the equity framework.

• Cincinnati 2030 District is a network of healthy, sustainable and high-performing buildings.

• Common Orchard Project plants orchards around Greater Cincinnati to provide fresh food, tree canopy and green space.

• Greater Cincinnati Regional Climate Collaborative connects government entities seeking to address climate impacts and become more sustainable.

• CPS Outside connects local organizations focused on providing outdoor experiences and environmental education for Cincinnati Public Schools students.

• Faith Communities Go Green mobilizes religious communities interested in climate

change (now co-supported by EquaSion).

All that growth required people. When she took the reins, the organization had a staff of four; today, they’re at 13, not counting four Tri-State Trails employees who were formerly Green Umbrella staff. It also took money: Green Umbrella increased its annual budget from $720,000 to $2 million under her watch.

Mooney-Bullock is proud of the work they’ve done but recognizes there’s a lot more to do. “I try to pause and celebrate our successes, but I’m always thinking about the next thing, because there’s so much to do,” she said.

And although Green Umbrella focuses on organizations, advocacy and policy, its work really comes down to people.

“Pretty much everything we do is around how does this affect people?” she said. “I think people want to know how the work we’re doing is going to make their community better in a lot of ways: health, quality of life, economic impacts.”

As an example, she pointed to planting trees and decreasing emissions to improve air quality – which helps people living with asthma.

That way of framing things brings together diverse groups of people with a range of political beliefs, Edwards said. Green Umbrella works in a 10-county region that includes audiences ranging from urban to suburban to rural.

“She has been very mindful of helping people understand that (sustainability) is something we can all agree on and rally around; this does not have to be divisive,” Edwards said. “She’s been able to pull people together … and show them that we can all work together for the common good and for each individual’s good.”

Johnston remarked on MooneyBullock’s optimism in a field where “it’s easy to be frustrated and feel cynical or hopeless. Ryan is upbeat and genuine and leads from her heart,” he said.

“I’m really encouraged by human resiliency and our ability to come up with amazing solutions,” MooneyBullock said. “We have most of the

ideas we need to really create a more sustainable future. We just need to be all hands on deck going in that direction.”

Cincinnati is apparently a good place to be doing environmental work, for a few reasons.

“The City of Cincinnati has had a climate and sustainability plan longer than most cities, especially Midwestern cities,” she said. “My assessment is that people are pretty impressed when they hear what’s going on in Cincinnati.” The region has a huge amount of green space, an asset that must be protected, she said.

Additionally, the region is considered a “climate haven,” meaning experts predict the impacts of climate change won’t be as devastating here as in other parts of the country, she said. “We are expecting a significant increase in population for this reason.”

Mooney-Bullock hopes Green Umbrella’s continued work connecting people and organizations to work on sustainability will help our region produce solutions that no one

entity could tackle on its own.

“I hope that we are successful in making Greater Cincinnati a region where everyone has access to health and environmental quality and that it’s a beautiful place to live for generations,” she said. 

What you can do

Mooney-Bullock offers a few easy ways anyone can make an environmental impact:

• Plant trees, especially native ones

• Take advantage of “green” incentives for energy and transportation

• “Green up” your commute by walking, biking, taking the bus or driving an electric vehicle

• Make small adjustments to your home’s temperature

• Be more intentional about how much food you buy, and use what you buy to avoid food waste that will end up in the landfill and produce methane.

75 has never looked so good

Presented by Benefiting Juvenile Arthritis

My great outdoor escape is…

M&M asked readers to answer this question and send us a photo to illustrate.

The Riverfront City Parks

I truly love the history and heritage, commerce, vitality and views – and the rewards of a good meal somewhere there and back in my trek across the Roebling. – Lora Helou

The accessibility of Friendship Park allows every generation of my family to enjoy the beauty and serenity of a city park easily. The paths allow you to see, touch and smell the greenery, and the view of the Ohio River is calming. – Crystal Kendrick

I love escaping to play pickleball outside at Sawyer Point. Mornings, daytime, evenings, weekends – these courts are the place to be! – Sandy Greenwald

I appreciate Ault Park’s history, views, tree groves, etc., and we all know that our seasons like to blend, so it’s particularly interesting when I need to wear a winter coat to enjoy the blooms! – Maria Dehne

Eden Park is absolutely gorgeous, with winding walking paths that take you from Mirror Lake, past Krohn Conservatory, to the Twin Lakes – it brings a sense of relaxation and reflection to me that is so needed with a busy schedule! – Tara Osborne

Hanging with happy people, delicious food, movie classics, live theater and the joy of listening to great jazz leaves me feeling good! – Alice Frazier

T he blooms in Ault Park – from the tulips to the cherry blossoms – aren’t just beautiful to enjoy, they’re a real-life metaphor for the beauty that coincides with change. – Bridget Jancarz (with her mini goldendoodle, Violet)

Pictured: Deanna Morgan, Sondra Kendrick, Crystal Kendrick

Roebling Bridge

Friendship Park

Pickleball, Sawyer Point

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Seasongood Pavilion, Eden Park

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Rivers & Trails

 In the 1990s, dad and I would log miles — me on rollerblades and him in running shoes — on the quiet “outer loop,” and these days I’m more inclined to kayak or hike there.

– Sara Cullin

I love exploring the quiet coves with my kayak, gliding along to view the lake’s resident bald eagles, kingfishers and other wildlife. – Kelly Watson

I enjoy the seemingly endless hiking trails of Hueston Woods and relish the chance to take in the views overlooking Acton Lake, especially a sunset on a crisp spring evening after a challenging round of disc golf. – Brian Hiles

The Forest Cincinnati Nature Center

There is much to see and do – now with the Beechmont Bridge Connector completed, and other construction later this year, it will be an unencumbered ride from downtown Cincinnati to Xenia.

– Scott Bowers

Every season delights your senses as you follow meandering trails through a variety of habitats, including grasslands, marshlands and old growth forest. – Kate Albert

and their two sons

I hear the water running through the creeks and the wind blowing through the trees; I see all types of wildlife and beautiful foliage. – Paul

I’ve hiked or run my favorite trail in every condition: rain, snow, gray or sunny. The woods reveal differences each day. – Jane Gerhardt

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Whether it’s hammock or campfire sessions, a mindfulness hike, or so much more, being in this space takes my therapy practice from the couch, to making magic happen. – Christy Brock

The winter might be my favorite season to run the trails at Cincinnati Nature Center; it’s a season of stillness and quiet, as the sleeping trees tower over my solo runs. – Abby Tuke

 I never tire of enjoying each season’s changes on the many trails within their borders.

– Beverly Prentice

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Pictured: Joe Albert (Kate’s spouse),

Hueston Woods

Little Miami Scenic Bikeway Trail

East Fork State Park

Miami Whitewater Forest

Notables: Nature & the Environment

Movers & Makers asked organizations working in service of nature and the environment to introduce their notables to our readers, part of a regular feature highlighting people making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit community.

Dave Schmitt widens impact of Mill Creek Alliance’s work

After 25 years as an environmental attorney, Dave Schmitt became executive director of Mill Creek Alliance in 2017. Under his watch, MCA has expanded its award-winning environmental education and water quality monitoring programs, with emphasis on communities impacted by environmental justice issues. He is a leader in efforts to complete both the Mill Creek Greenway Trail section of the CROWN and the Triangle Trail linking multiple suburban communities and three major county parks. In his time, MCA has also raised over $7 million to complete stream restoration projects along Mill Creek. The stream, once nearly lifeless, is now home to over 60 species of fish, bald eagles, ospreys, beaver, mink and many other species, and regularly hosts paddling, pedaling and fishing outings.

When not at work, Schmitt’s favorite pastimes are hiking, especially near Red River Gorge, and cheering for the FC Bayern Munich soccer team. 

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Braden Trauth’s innovative projects, teachings rooted in ecological ethics

Since 2008, Braden Trauth has lived his belief in permaculture as the most holistic approach to sustainable, regenerative systems as it is rooted in ecological ethics and principles. He spends his personal and professional time designing and establishing projects and systems that strengthen local resilience through education and activism. Cincinnati Permaculture Institute has educated more than 250 adults, dozens of whom now lead projects of their own. They are authors, homesteaders and farmers with flagship installations, teachers of regenerative agriculture and food production, and nonprofit leaders. Trauth established Growing Value Nursery which provides perennial, edible plantings at nonprofit prices. He led the design, installation and maintenance of food forests/forage gardens in Cincinnati neighborhoods, touching hundreds of people in Evanston, Madisonville and Lincoln Heights, and at the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and Cincinnati Public Schools. His legacy of determined solutions, innovative thinking and progressive action is part of a global resilient future. 

Nicole Gunderman’s passions: resilient food systems and family

Nicole Gunderman is executive director of Gorman Heritage Farm. She builds partnerships with regional organizations that support the farm’s mission to educate about agriculture, nutrition, sustainability and the environment. Gunderman has a passion for creating a food system that is environmentally, socially, and economically resilient for the benefit of all, and to this end works closely with the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council, the Hamilton County Farm Bureau, the Mill Creek Alliance and others. Each summer, Gunderman facilitates a graduate course for Project Dragonfly at Miami University called, “Issues in Cincinnati Conservation.” She holds an MA in biology with an emphasis in regenerative agriculture and farm-based education.

In her free time, Gunderman enjoys traveling, horseback riding and spending time with her husband, son and their two dogs. In 2015, she and three friends founded a women’s social bourbon club called The 51% – Bourbon’s Better Half. 

Miriam Wise works to get more city teens outside

Miriam Wise, Adventure Crew’s director of support and engagement, joined the nonprofit in 2015 and has worked tirelessly to advance the organization’s mission: connecting city teens with nature and each other through outdoor adventures. She has been a driving force in growing the organization to where it is today, 10 years after its founding. Her contributions have included helping develop and execute the nonprofit’s first strategic plan, building its development strategy from the ground up and conceiving new programs. Adventure Crew has gained a broader audience through projects such as Ohio River Paddlefest. Under Wise’s direction, the nation’s largest paddling event grew to become the major annual fundraiser for the Crew. Her innovative approach keeps the organization moving forward, and her ability to build relationships keeps supporters engaged.

When she’s not working, Wise enjoys sipping a good cocktail with friends, cooking tasty meals and, of course, spending time outside. 

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NetZero at the zoo: Mark Fisher leads conservation progress

Soon after Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s VP of facilities and sustainability, Mark Fisher, started working at the zoo in 2006, he noticed that the water bills were high. He led the charge to fix leaks, install low-flow toilets and faucets, reduce use and capture and reuse rainwater. Thanks to these efforts, the zoo has saved 2 billion gallons of water. Fisher was also responsible for installing a 1.56 megawatt solar canopy over the zoo’s main parking lot in 2011. It held the title of “largest publicly accessible urban solar array in the country” for a decade. Fisher is now focusing on improving the zoo’s waste management systems so it can be NetZero (water, electricity and waste) by 2025.

When Mark isn’t at the zoo, he enjoys outdoor activities, especially hiking with his family. He also founded an adventure club for zoo employees so he can share his passion with coworkers. 

Jennifer Hafner-Spieser raises more than flower beds at Parks Foundation

As executive director of Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Jennifer Hafner-Spieser has done much more than raise millions on behalf of Cincinnati Parks. She’s on a mission to help everyone do more in the city’s historic park system by making the parks more welcoming and more accessible to everyone. From there, visitors turn into advocates, who often turn into lifelong supporters and donors. To Hafner-Spieser, it’s all about partnerships. She worked with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to welcome their be.well program into our parks, a nationally recognized, award-winning keystone of what park partnerships look like. She’s approaching the new Sawyer Point roller skating rink with the same thoughtfulness, inviting new groups with programs that set trends across the country.

A member of Leadership Cincinnati Class 45, Hafner-Spieser is known for her karaoke covers of Whitney Houston songs and hosting family dinners featuring her Nonna’s meatballs and sauce. 

Eileen Budo brings P&G logistics expertise to Last Mile Food Rescue

Eileen Budo was recently named chief executive officer of Last Mile Food Rescue, succeeding co-founder Julie Shifman. Budo had served as chief operating officer since joining Last Mile at its inception in 2019. Prior to joining Last Mile, Budo honed her logistics expertise as a senior executive at P&G, securing multimillion dollar partnerships with suppliers around the world and crafting the first shared service for P&G manufacturing plants. Her logistics expertise has been critical to Last Mile’s success in diverting 5 million pounds of desirable food from the landfill and delivering it to those who need it most.

An Air Force veteran, Budo proudly served in the Air Force Systems Command and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Budo holds dual citizenship in the US and the Republic of Ireland. She is an avid reader, loves visiting the Jersey Shore and traveling the world. 

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FOCUS ON: Notables

Ania Cosby helps communities improve beauty and safety

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Ania Cosby works full time as the community engagement coordinator at Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, responsible for managing the Safe & Clean grant program. Meanwhile, she’s completing her master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in social justice at the University of Cincinnati. She has overseen the distribution of nearly $500,000 in community grants, which have helped communities in ways such as increasing pedestrian safety, reducing gun violence and supporting beautification. She believes all communities should have the ability to live safely and be supported so that they can thrive and grow.

Cosby’s favorite things to do when she is not working are to explore Cincinnati and look at nature. Her favorite things to do in Cincinnati are looking at art downtown, trying new foods in her neighborhood restaurants, and going to local events. 

Christy Noll works to preserve natural landscapes of NKY

Christy Noll, executive director of The Boone Conservancy since 2019, strives to conserve the natural lands of Northern Kentucky. Noll has spent nearly 20 years in the nonprofit sector and is happy to match her passion for the outdoors with the mission of the conservancy. Noll believes that collaboration is the secret to growing the outdoor recreational opportunities throughout our region. Elsewhere in the community, Noll spearheads the multiagency Boone County Ohio River Initiative with the National Park Service, is the conservation committee chairperson of the Ohio River Way and serves on the executive committee for the Kentucky Land Trusts Coalition. Outside of work, Noll loves spending time with her family, getting lost in a good book, painting, and exploring beautiful local streams – she’s currently learning to fly fish. 

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Rich Cogen is a champion for the entire Ohio River watershed

Since founding Ohio River Foundation in 2000, Rich Cogen has led ORF to regional and national prominence and has become one of Cincinnati’s largest conservation nonprofits. Under Cogen’s leadership as executive director, ORF’s staff has grown its youth programs to educate and train more than 60,000 students to be the next generation of environmental stewards. ORF’s restoration program has installed thousands of trees and plants to create native habitat, stabilize riverbanks and reduce pollution. Cogen has raised more than $2 million to remove dams and barriers, restoring and reconnecting more than 500 miles of creeks, rivers and streams. ORF is the only organization dedicated to protecting and improving the water quality of the entire Ohio River watershed, and it is recognized as the lead advocate for strong federal laws and regulations to protect the watershed’s water quality.

When not working, Cogen enjoys hiking the region’s parks and trails.

Carrie Harms helps make it possible to recycle and reuse, not discard

Carrie Harms is the warehouse director for the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub. Her interest in diverting items from the landfill began in 2009 when she got involved with ZeroLandfill, which coordinated the reuse and distribution of samples from the design community. By 2010, Carrie was running the program. In 2020, Harms connected with others who were also trying to divert items from the landfill and helped found the Hub. Since then, the Hub has diverted 31 tons of ZeroLandfill and the entire Hub operation has diverted 204 tons total (ZeroLandfill, plastics, electronics, etc.) from the landfill.

You can find Harms during her downtime in her tropicalthemed sun porch admiring her lovely garden. If you catch her out and about she’ll likely be sporting UC gear – she’s a proud alum. 

Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson champions climate and environmental justice

Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson leads the Climate Safe Neighborhoods partnership at Groundwork Ohio River Valley. HawkinsJohnson also ensured that resident and community voices were elevated throughout the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan. Whether organizing workshops, supporting community councils or connecting resident experience to policy, Hawkins-Johnson is a champion for environmental justice.

In her spare time, Hawkins-Johnson connects nature to poetry and other creative writings. She also recently bought a stack of vinyl records at the Northside Record Fair. 

Got (electrical) junk?

Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hub warehouse, 911 Evans Street, Queensgate

Drop off your old electronics at Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub’s spring recycling event.

Acceptable electronic items include household appliances, computers, accessories and more. TVs, computer monitors, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, batteries, light bulbs and smoke detectors require fees to cover disposal costs for hazardous waste components.

Electronics are also accepted during regular Hub business hours.

 Details on fees, hours and volunteering: www.cincinnatirecyclingandreusehub.org

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Green Umbrella summit to imagine possibilities of sustainability

Friday, May 12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Duke Energy Convention Center

Green Umbrella’s 10th annual Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit will include a full day of programming, with 60-plus speakers and an exhibitor expo around the theme, “Imagine What’s Possible.” The 2023 theme invites attendees to come together in collective hope and renewed resilience amid the climate crisis.

Each year, the conference brings together hundreds of visionary leaders to share inspiring, forwardthinking and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a healthier, more resilient, sustainable and equitable future.

Joining the 2023 Summit as

keynote speaker is Dr. Katharine Wilkinson, a bestselling author, climate strategist and teacher.

Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials will also engage in a roundtable discussion with attendees around the newly-created Green Cincinnati Plan, which makes recommendations to lift up frontline communities, drive innovation and create jobs, increase greenspace and tree canopy, build dense, walkable neighborhoods, and more.

This year’s plenary panel features three prominent sustainability leaders who will dig deep into climate justice action and possibility at the neighborhood, metro, and national levels.

Throughout the day, more than

60 speakers will join the 20 breakout sessions covering topics such as climate resilience, electrification, food waste, decarbonization, and more.

During the program, Green Umbrella will honor two organizations and three individuals for their impact, innovation and leadership at the Summit:

• Sustainergy Cooperative, Sustainability Impact Award.

• Your Store of the Queen City/Meiser’s Fresh Grocery and Deli, Sustainability Innovation Award.

• Chris Clements, Meg Maloney, and Aaron Parker, Sustainability Leadership Award.

Farmland converted to six acres of endangered oaks

Cincinnati Nature Center has converted six acres of farmland into a new ecosystem for oak trees –called an oak savanna.

Oak savannas are a cousin of oak forests. The major difference is the amount of shade. Oak savannas are open, with only 10% to 50% of the forest floor shaded by canopy. This mixture of sun and shade also creates a gradient of moisture in the soil, leading to a spectacular diversity of plants.

Thousands of species call Cincinnati Nature Center’s 1,800 acres home, and the center sees it as its job to protect those species. Sometimes those efforts might be defensive – like removing invasive plants that can quickly take over

native flora. But sometimes those efforts are offensive – like creating a whole new ecosystem where wildlife can flourish, like the new oak savanna.

Why are oaks endangered?

Before European settlement, several areas of the country were covered in oak savannas. But as cities and suburbs grew, natural fires, which help maintain these plant communities, were suppressed –and savannas were destroyed.

Today, only 30,000 acres of Midwestern oak savannas remain. This is approximately 0.06% of the original acreage, making them one of the most endangered habitats in the world.

In 2022, Cincinnati Nature

Center decided to help this vanishing ecosystem by converting six acres of farmland into a native oak savanna.

In what was once a row-cropped field, the center began by planting a diverse mixture of savanna wildflowers and grasses. Volunteers then planted more than 30 oaks of various species, as well as an assortment of 30 or so other savanna tree species, including hazelnut and American plum.

In three or so growing seasons, when restoration is complete and the savanna is mature, it will be the only oak savanna in Clermont County.

 www.cincynature.org

The event will also feature an expanded art exhibition featuring 27 regional artists whose work aligns with this year’s summit theme. Curated by local artists Devan Horton and Sarah Richard, the exhibition will feature a variety of mediums including paintings, sculptures, performances, sustainable fashion, and interactive and participatory installations.

Tickets are $175 for Green Umbrella members, $200 for nonmembers and $60 for students. Cost includes full day of programming, breakfast, vegetarian lunch, awards program, expo and art exhibition access and networking reception.

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Meiser’s Fresh Grocery and Deli, Sustainability Innovation Award

Meg Maloney, Sustainability Leadership Award

Chris Clements, Sustainability Leadership Award

Aaron Parker Square, Sustainability Leadership Award

Sustainergy Cooperative, Sustainability Impact Award

Cincinnati Nature Center volunteer helping to plant native oak trees on what will be only the oak savanna in Clermont County

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Playhouse grand opening honors major donors

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s all-new Mainstage Theatre Complex, featuring Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre, is officially open. The Playhouse celebrated the completion of its capital campaign March 13 with a ribbon cutting and grand opening gala for the new, state-of-the-art facility and mainstage. The gala honored major donors to the capital campaign and included a special performance by Broadway legend and original “A Chorus Line” performer Donna McKechnie. The program featured a video with heartfelt insights and sentiments shared by lead donors and longtime Playhouse supporters Moe and Jack Rouse, Richard Rosenthal, Jennie Rosenthal and Digi and Mike Schueler. The Rouse Theatre and Schueler Lobby officially opened March 16 with an all-new production of “A Chorus Line.”

The cast and creative team of “A Chorus Line” at the opening night cast party

Luna Amin and Austin Schiff

Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison with Shiloh Goodin, Cassie in “A Chorus Line”

The all-new Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, featuring Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre

Kitty, Richard and Jennie Rosenthal

Ellen van der Horst, Bernie McKay, Zack Weber and Rob Reifsnyder

Moe and Jack Rouse

Jennifer and Robert Castellini, Jennifer and Woody Taft

Mike and Digi Schueler

Judy Ellis, Margo Ross and Debbie White Richardson with Drew Lachey, who played Zach in “A Chorus Line”

Cincinnati Parks Foundation

planning annual Hats Off Luncheon

The Cincinnati Parks Foundation kicked off planning for its annual Hats Off Luncheon at Anderson Pavilion. The event brought together the foundation’s Women’s Committee members and Hats Off volunteers to meet the event chairpeople. This year’s theme, “Your Parks Start Here. Come on In!,” was revealed.

The luncheon’s honorary co-chairs are Michael Betz, Cincinnati Parks Foundation board member and senior strategist of category marketing at Givaudan, and Rhiannon Hoeweler, vice president of experience and impact at MadTree Brewing Company.

The 17th annual Hats Off Luncheon, which will host nearly 1,000 attendees, supports the preservation and enhancement of Cincinnati’s parks. The event will occur on Friday, Oct. 6 at the John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park.

Parks foundation Executive Director Jennifer Hafner-Spieser, Engagement Coordinator Emily Parker, event co-chair Michael Betz, event co-chair Rhiannon Hoeweler, Marketing and Communications Director Jennifer Buchholz and Philanthropy Officer Jennifer Devine

Renee Schuler, board member Deana Taylor-Brewer and Women’s Committee member Alysa Ortega

Rhiannon Hoeweler and Michael Betz, 2023 Hats Off Luncheon co-chairs

Master Provisions gala raises over $120K

Nearly 300 guests from across the region attended Master Provisions’ inaugural gala in late February. Held at the new North by Hotel Covington, Bridges to Blessings raised more than $120,000 to help Master Provisions feed 70,000 people monthly in the Cincinnati region, support sustainability projects in eight nations, and train students with special needs.

The gala, presented by Verst Logistics, featured emcee Liz Bonis of Local 12 News and music by Soul Pocket Band. Special guests included Giovani Bernard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Drue Chrisman of the Cincinnati Bengals and Vincent Rey, the Cincinnati Bengals team chaplain.

Bernard also presented a $5,000 donation from the Bernard Family Foundation.

 www.masterprovisions.org

Kyle and Jenna Stadtmiller, Chris and Devinne Verst

Vincent Rey and Shane Armstrong

Shane Armstrong

Kayleigh Patton, Laura Berkemeier and Molly Wellmann

Tony Higdon and Samantha Jean Moore

Roger Babik

Joanna Click, Travis Nipper, Alexandra Young, Amy Prather, Tom Raterman, Tammy Johnson, Lisa Raterman, Courtney Seyfried, Heather Taylor, Monty Taylor, Megan Jackson, Hannah Pasquini and Nikki Herrmann; Not pictured: Bina Patel and Julie Drake

Mikella Chrisman and Drue Chrisman

Bina Patel and Dr. Viral Patel

Mike Sipple Jr., Tess Brown and Mike Hammons

Chloe and Giovani Bernard

Michael Young and Todd Johnson

Association for Professionals in Aging honors three

The Association for Professionals in Aging raised over $2,000 for its scholarship fund at its annual awards luncheon, held at Seasons Retirement Community in Kenwood. The program also recognized the following 2023 Award recipients for outstanding contributions to area seniors:

• Ken Wilson, Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio – Outstanding Project in the Field of Aging.

• Shannon Braun, Episcopal Retirement Community – Outstanding Leader in the Field of Aging.

• Luda Gikhman, Jewish Family Services –Outstanding Service Provider in the Field of Aging.

Over 100 professionals attended the sold-out luncheon, sponsored by Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown and Artis Senior Living of Mason.

The APA is the largest Greater Cincinnati organization of professionals who work in the field of aging. APA provides an outlet for area professionals to attend continuing education courses, network and advocate for seniors in our community. Its scholarship fund has provided $35,000 to area college students pursuing a career in the field of aging.

APA board president and luncheon emcee Sylvia Dwertman

Tiffany Santos and Mary Mendel

Suzanne Burke, Tracey Collins and Ronnie Spears

Award winners Luda Gikhman, Ken Wilson and Shannon Braun

ROBERT & DEBRA CHAVEZ

10-TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER ARTURO SANDOVAL TRUMPET

TESSA

PREU, MUSIC DIRECTOR

Ohio Valley Voices raises $300K at 15th annual gala

Nearly 500 people attended the Ohio Valley Voices 15th annual gala in March at the Hilton Netherland Plaza. The gala celebrated the success of OVV’s programs, children and alumni. It was the largest event in OVV’s history, raising $300,000.

Ohio Valley Voices teaches children with hearing loss to listen and speak using hearing aids and cochlear implants. For their contributions to OVV, the night honored John Caulfield as the Raise Your Voice Award recipient and Louisa Peet as the Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

The program spotlighted OVV children and was hosted by OVV alumni. The event was sponsored by Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. and Ohio Valley Founding Families, and was chaired by Jennifer and Steve Burns.

Tom Bosse, John Caulfield and Molly Wellmann

Kim Parker, Barbra Gargiulo, honoree Louisa Peet, Joseph Gargiulo and Claudia Peet

Bill McBrayer, Charlotte McBrayer, Chuck Myer and Ginny Myer

Christine and Charles O’Bannon

Gala co-chairs Jennifer and Steve Burns

OVV Executive Director Maria Sentelik and honoree John Caulfield

Clovernook Center raises $113K at inaugural event

Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired raised $113,000 in February at its inaugural weekend event, Vision Over Sight.

The celebration kicked off with the seventh annual Ohio Regional Braille Challenge, where students of all abilities, even emerging Braille readers, had a chance to qualify for the national competition. Students gathered at the Cincinnati Museum Center to test their Braille skills in five categories: reading comprehension, spelling, charts and graphs, proofreading, and Braille speed and accuracy.

The weekend concluded with the inaugural Vision Over Sight dinner and awards celebration, honoring Wilbert “LeRoy” Johnson, world-renowned blind jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker and Cincinnati-based restaurateur Nicola Pietoso, all visionaries and advocates for the blind and visually impaired community.

The event took place at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Money raised will benefit Clovernook Center’s mission to ensure universal accessibility and inclusion for people who are blind or have low vision.

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Stephanie Jones, honoree Matthew Whitaker, Chris and Sally Faust

Chris Faust, honoree Wilbert “LeRoy” Johnson and Matthew Shad

Brian Anderson

Matthew Shad, honoree Nicola Pietoso and Chris Faust

Yvette R. Simpson, Joe Hoffecker, Chris Seelbach and Craig Schultz

Nuxhall Foundation board members split for retreat with Bananas

In March, members of the board of directors for The Nuxhall Foundation and the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields attended a fullday leadership retreat in Savannah, Ga., with the Savannah Bananas – the world famous baseball team that focuses on making the game fun, putting fans first and always entertaining.

In addition to its fundraising campaign for The Hope Center, a new 30,000-square-foot indoor facility specifically for athletes with special needs, The Nuxhall Foundation has been rolling out appearances by its new mascot, Joey The Can-Do Kangaroo. Joey wears leg braces to help him walk and run. Foundation board member Chad Caddell also created a companion children’s book that tells Joey’s story, giving the team the opportunity to connect with schools to deliver character education programs with Joey’s message.

 www.nuxhallmiracleleague.org

McDowell Society hosts Music Hall women’s program

Cincinnati MacDowell Society hosted "The Women of Music Hall and MacDowell," a program featuring CMS member and historian Thea Tjepkema, also known as Mrs. John Morris Russell, in the Taft Suite at Cincinnati Music Hall. CMS members learned about founding and ongoing members who were performing artists or were counted among the more influential patrons of Music Hall and its activities, including CMS founding member Anna Sinton Taft, who became the third president of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and endowed the concertmaster chair. Members also learned more history about premier performing female artists who have passed through Music Hall’s stage, including Adelina Patti, Sarah Bernhardt, Madame Sissiereta Jones, Anna Pavlova and Halina “Madame Fifi” Feodorova.

Nuxhall Foundation board member Jennifer Smith with Savannah Bananas team owner Jesse Cole and his father, Kerry (on left)

Board member Bonnie Nuxhall and foundation president and board chair Kim Nuxhall with former MLB star and Savannah Bananas pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee

(Back) Bananas team members present board member Ron Riedy (and wife Jackie Riedy) with a birthday cake during the game.

Nuxhall Foundation board member Chad Caddell (in blue) with members of The Man Nanas (AKA the Dad Bod Dance Squad)

Board member Chad Caddell (far right) presented a gift to the members of the Savannah Bananas staff who made the leadership retreat possible – a banana trophy with a personalized inscription.

Eliza Gantt, Setsuko LeCroix, Thea Tjepkema and CMS President Maryanne McGowan

Gala For Literacy Raises $185K for Queen City Book Bank

The Queen City Book Bank hosted its inaugural Gala for Literacy: One for the Books fundraiser in February at the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. More than 350 guests helped set a record by raising $185,000 for literacy programs. The evening celebrated the students, teachers, volunteers and supporters who work together to make the QCBB programs a success.

Recognition was also given to early champions of the QCBB’s new, curated book distribution program, and to partners for dedicated service throughout the year:

• Rob and Carrie Gould

• The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation

• The Scripps Howard Fund

• Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio, Exceptional Community Partner

• Adopt A Book, Exceptional Education Partner

• Karen Reiber, Volunteer of the Year

• Dr. Peter Ruehlman, Tutor of the Year

• Bjorn Burrell, Extra Mile Award

• Stacey Jones, Teacher of the Year

Chamber Orchestra celebrates new season

The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra celebrated the announcement of its 2023 Summermusik season with a sold-out party at Revel OTR in March. A performance by CCO assistant concertmaster Sujean Kim and music director Eckart Preu was followed by an introduction to the season and a viewing of the orchestra’s performance from its October 2022 We Are One festival. Summermusik 2023 runs Aug. 5-26.

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Assistant concertmaster Sujean Kim and music director Eckart Preu

Adam Centner, representing awardee Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio

Emcee Carol Williams and best-selling author and illustrator Loren Long

Awardee Stacey Jones

Awardee Karen Reiber and Michelle Otten Guenther

Emcee Carol Williams, Kaeli Erskine, Casey Ruschman, Meredith Delaney, Bernard McKay, Leslie Maloney, Carrie Gould, Rob Gould and Michelle Otten Guenther

Guests at the sold-out season announcement party at Revel OTR

Girl Scout fundraiser honors six local changemakers

In March, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio honored six local changemakers at Women of Distinction Presents: Girls Change the World.

The honorees included:

• Sharon Crall, chief engineer, GE Aerospace

• Lisa Nolan, executive director, Dress for Success Cincinnati

• Barbara Turner, former president and CEO, Ohio National Financial Services, community leader and philanthropist

• Gretchen Clements and Sophia Meadows, Girl Scouts

• ETHICON | Johnson & Johnson Surgical Technologies

The event was a fundraiser for the organization’s outreach programming in underserved neighborhoods.

Elizabeth Johnson, Ph.D., a long-time Girl Scout leader and assistant principal at Rees E. Price Academy in East Price Hill, gave the keynote address.

GSWO board members Pam Viscone, Carole Williams and Monique Sewell chaired the event. Local 12 news anchor Sheila Gray served as emcee.

Junior League’s ‘Silhouette’ fashion fundraiser draws 300

In early April, 300 members, friends and supporters of the Junior League of Cincinnati gathered at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to experience “Silhouette,” the Junior League’s spring fashion show fundraiser. The runway show featured the newest trends from 17 Cincinnati-area boutiques modeled by JLC members and friends. Funds raised support its mission to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training. The fundraiser also contributes to JLC’s program partner, the Family Nurturing Center.

AT&T sponsor representative Mark Romito with Aimee Sproles

(Back row) Event host Betsy LaMacchia, Ethicon’s Randy Byrum and Andreas Ward, honoree Lisa Nolan, Ethicon’s Lakishia Delaney and GSWO CEO Aimée Sproles; (front row) honorees Gretchen Clements, Sharon Crall, Barbara Turner and Sophia Meadows

Co-chairs Monique Sewell, Pam Viscione and Carole Williams

Keynote Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Johnson

Models Ashley Yanzsa, Amy Grace Standel, Katie Ziegler, Callie Ziegler, Caroline Trennephol and Erica Bock

Models Samantha Evans, Nazly Mamedova, Xaviera Edwards and Aimee Paxton

Models Lucy Lane Yashna, Patel, Kristen Pung and Jacqueline Rose

Olivia Blanton, Liz Mason, Nichole Clarke, Taylor DeWald and Rebecca Bryson

JLC core team members Samantha Zehnder, René Robers, Kate Fortlage and Erinn Carlson

GSWO staff Rhonda Starghill and Erin Horsley

St. Rita hosts scholarship benefit

St. Rita School for the Deaf hosted its 47th Annual Dream Makers Scholarship Benefit to raise much needed funding to support tuition assistance for its students. The evening also featured a special honor of 2000 St. Rita alumnus and professional golfer Kevin Hall, and his parents Jackie and Percy.

Big hearts: Run/walk draws 17,000, plus two proposals

The 46th annual Heart Mini-Marathon & Walk drew more than 17,000 participants to downtown Cincinnati in March. The event was chaired by Angie Wirick, chief financial officer of presenting sponsor AtriCure. This year’s Heart Mini raised nearly $3 million for the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. A few hearts were extra full after completing the event with two marriage proposals at the finish line.

Hardy and Barbara Herring; honorees Percy, Jackie and Kevin Hall; and Oris, Hannah and Terry Ridley

St. Rita School for the Deaf President Angela Frith (right) and interpreter Ashley Gardner

Angela Frith, Kevin Hall and John Frith

Display of Kevin Hall memorabilia

Tri-ED becomes BE NKY to build and elevate region

A celebration unveiled BE NKY Growth Partnership, the new name for the economic development company in Northern Kentucky providing private and public sector leaders with the expertise they need to build their businesses and elevate the economy in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties.

BE NKY, previously Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, serving the region since 1987, led the successful location or expansion of 765 business projects, representing more than 74,150 primary industry jobs created with capital investment of more than $9.3 billion.

The new name evolved from the success of BE NKY’s Build + Elevate Northern Kentucky investor campaign in 2022, which raised more than $4.6 million, surpassing the $4.5 million goal. The investor campaign funds four new areas of work: data-informed community decision-making, activating the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, delivering customized workforce solutions and targeting business growth.

 www.BE-NKY.com

Musicians for Health supports VR for patients

Musicians for Health held a Jazz Champagne Brunch in early April at Kenwood Country Club for 150 people. Funds raised will be used to purchase 20 virtual reality headsets for various cancer facilities, including the UC Barrett Cancer Center, for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and bone marrow patients receiving transplants.

BE NKY Growth Partnership Vice President of Strategy Christine Russell speaks to BE NKY Real Estate and Project Manager Mark Grauwelman at the company’s new name and rebranding launch party.

Paul Meier, Crestview Hills mayor; Jeremy Worley, BE NKY Growth Partnership client relations manager; and Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt, Duke Energy vice president of community relations and economic development

Lee Crume, CEO of BE NKY Growth Partnership, and Wayne Sisson, COO off FEAM AERO

Jazz pianist Alex Montello

Musicians for Health founders Joyce Elkus and Zac Greenberg

Dr. Phil Leming and Teresa Leming

(Back) Ronna Willis and Dr. Jim Willis; (front) Don Lerner, Phyllis Lerner, Dr. Jack Hahn and Barbara Hahn

Cancer survivor Michelle Young

Dr. Bill Barrett and Jeralyn Barrett

Santa Maria throws East Price Hill block party

In April, Santa Maria Community Services threw a neighborhood block party that brought East Price Hill to life.

The block party included interactive booths and resources offered by various local organizations including BLOC Ministries, Ladies of Leadership, SORTA/Metro, The IDEA school of Price Hill, and Refresh Collective, among others.

The Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile was also there to provide information and counseling on services, educational tools and financial products. The mobile classroom served over 65 people, assisting them in achieving their financial goals.

People Working Cooperatively celebrates silver anniversary

People Working Cooperatively celebrated the silver anniversary of its annual fundraiser, ToolBelt Ball presented by Macy’s, in March at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. For 25 years, the nonprofit has hosted the gala to raise money for its Modifications for Mobility program, which provides home modifications for low-income, elderly homeowners and people living with disabilities in the Tristate.

Hosted by WCPO’s Craig McKee and Tanya O’Rourke, the gala included a cocktail reception, online and in-person auctions, Booze Pull, entertainment and a three-course gourmet dinner. The event grossed more than $390,000. The net proceeds will be used for renovations needed for a local family to stay safely in their home and allow more accessibility and independence for their 6-yearold son with cerebral palsy, as well as others on its Modifications for Mobility waitlist.

Jock and Deb Pitts with Teresa and Jim Huxel

Dan Cahill, Jill Cahill, Misha Bell, Kim Mott and Mike Dennemann

Jim and Lisa Greatorex with Lori and Scott Crosswhite

Angie Carson, Matt Miele (Silver) and Lisa Biello

Carl Wynne, Leticia Martinez and Ryan Cash

Kelsie Wilkins, Austin Tebelman and Chevella Johnson with Santa Maria CS

Letitia Webb with Refresh Collective, Lexi Tapke, Santa Maria Youth Development Program Participant and Aryawna Friesen with Refresh Collective

Kimberly Huckleby and Robin Choates with Ladies of Leadership

Aisha Mathis with Santa Maria CS

For an aging mom, food is comfort, excitement and, always, love

In 2020, my mom fell and broke her ankle. It needed surgery, and she needed me. So I went over to Bloomington and kept her company in the hospital. I was worried about her; at 92, she was rather frail and I didn’t know what consequences of the surgery there might be. But it didn’t take too long and when she came out of her anesthesia, one of the first things she said was, “You know, I think I could go for some Indian food.”

I was so relieved and amused I would have gone and gotten her some right then, but it was deep Covid and I wasn’t supposed to leave the hospital and come back. There was a snowstorm outside. The bleakness of that week in the hospital while they waited for her electrolyte levels to stabilize would have been helped by the vividness of a good hot spicy eggplant curry.

Mom hasn’t expressed a desire for Indian food again, but I remember that craving she had for something vivid, something delicious and unconventional, now that she has moved to Cincinnati and I’m kind of in charge of her happiness.

It doesn’t seem right, does it, that at the end of a well-spent, eventful life, someone ends up in an assisted living apartment, alone a lot of the time, and cut off from everything her life had once been made up of.

We could at least get her close to one of her children. Last year we packed her up, changed the phone number she’d had since 1960 and moved her to Cincinnati. She lost some connections in Bloomington, but is now ten minutes from me. Sometimes I wonder if she got the short end of that choice. We’ve always gotten along really well, but I don’t know if I’m especially good at

the caretaker role. I’m basically lazy, I don’t worry quite enough, and my biggest character flaw is impatience. Mom’s 94 now. She’s somewhat diminished, but not a different person than ever. In fact, parts of her are more “her” than ever. They do seem to be the parts that have always pushed my buttons. I’m getting better at it, I hope, but it isn’t easy for either of us.

She’s in remarkably good health, but can’t see or hear too well, so choices of entertainment are limited. The things she’s always loved, like reading books and the New York Times, looking at art, or doing crafts, are too hard.

I visit about every other day, and always try to bring her something. I pick out audiobooks for her, read her old letters and play guessing games. But what I most love to do for her is bring her food.

On Sundays, my husband Neil and I take her a meal. I’ve always liked to cook for people, but catering for Mom these last few months is the most gratifying cooking I’ve ever done. It means so much to her, and she eats so much better when it’s food she loves.

Sometimes I cook what you’d think of as comfort food. She loves good mashed potatoes. I brought over chocolate chip cookie dough and baked them in her oven so she’d get the smell as well as the warm, melted chocolate. I made her a casserole that she sometimes prepared when she was feeding a family of eight, made of noodles and ground beef and cream cheese and scallions.

She likes to take fruit from the fruit bowl downstairs, but forgets to eat it, so I made applesauce out of some apples going soft and we ate it warm with baked sweet potatoes. She has mentioned to me how good it was several times since.

But comfort food for her is also the opposite of smooth and bland: like tart grapefruit with rich buttery avocado in a salad, reminding her of her California roots. Or bright red cranberry chutney I’ve made to stash in her refrigerator. She asks for

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a sharp blue cheese spread. She likes vegetable dishes with dollops of plain yogurt mixed with herbs. And always a good homemade salad of varied greens, dressed with oil and vinegar, like she has made at least a thousand times in her life. Taste buds dulled by age need something that makes a statement.

She really loves sushi, I think partly because it’s a little unexpected and helps her declare she’s more than just the stock figure of a diminished white-haired lady, undistinguished from other white-haired ladies. Also, it’s delicious and we’ve begun to pick our favorite place to get it on a Sunday.

Every dish I can make for my mother holds some kind of story from our family’s life, or reflects a commonly held preference, evokes travels or long-gone day-to-day life. I’m surprised food isn’t one of the five “official” love languages.

The very best thing is when someone else comes to visit, like one of her perfect grandchildren or another sibling or old friend. Feeding people was a skill of hers, but she often had a bit of anxiety about being the hostess. We set the table with some nice plates and wine glasses. We make sure to have chairs and enough room for everyone. We could be anywhere we’ve ever lived or cooked. Life feels normal. Best, I take something she gave me and that I’ve worked on since childhood, and return the gift. 

Polly Campbell covered restaurants and food for the Cincinnati Enquirer from 1996 until 2020. She lives in Pleasant Ridge with her husband, and since retiring does a lot of reading, cooking and gardening, if that’s what you call pulling weeds.

She writes monthly on a variety of topics, and she welcomes your feedback and column suggestions at editor@moversmakers.org.

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