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Publishers’ Letter 4 Arts/Culture 5 MUST-SEE fall arts preview: Music | By Ray Cooklis 5 Stage | By David Lyman 6 Visual Art | By Cynthia Kukla 8 The A/C List: music, theater, visual art and more 10 CSO leading field in DEI | By Douglas Bolton 17

The Datebook 14 Upcoming fundraisers and community events: Rockin’ at Riverfest, CET Action Auction, Sunflower Rev It Up, Dress for Success Fashion Show, Baker Hunt Twilight in the Gardens, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Dan Beard Council Kart Races, Paws in the Park, Suits That Rock, LLS Light The Night, Toolbank’s Hammers & Ales and MANY more …

In the News 28 Names in the News 29

Gifts/Grants 32 FOCUS ON: Arts & Culture 34 Cincinnati’s ‘Black renaissance’ | Byron McCauley interviews Choate, Horton and Lee 34 Thirty Notables in Arts & Culture 37 Cincinnati Cares: ways you can help 43

Guest colunm 45 Tips for NPO search committees | By Michele Plessinger

Snapshots 46 Photos from recent events, including: Cincinnati Opera Pride Night, Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council Voices of Giving Awards, Altafiber golf outing, Beechwood Home sporting clays, CAA’s Dancing for the Stars, Bayley Golf Classic, Cincinnati Toolbank Par-Tee, Putt for Penguins, Easterseals/Redwood merger, Findlay Market Juneteenth, PLAN of Southwest Ohio fundraiser, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Golf Classic, JFC annual meeting, Canoes and Conversations

The Last Word 66 Polly Campbell: The amazing Amy Katzman On the cover: David Choate, Gee Horton and Kick Lee. Photo: Tina Gutierrez for Movers & Makers, ©2022

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s the keepers of the M&M calendar (the most comprehensive in town!), we get to watch as event listings shift from exterior to interior in anticipation of a cooler clime ahead.

We asked three of our category experts to share the autumn events they most anticipate. See Page 5 for their selections and some context: David Lyman (stage), Ray Cooklis (music) and Cynthia Kukla (visual art).

Another perquisite that comes with curating the calendar is noticing the names of those increasing their mark on our region. We have been watching three emerging artists for several years now, and we have been pleased to see them receive more and more opportunities. We asked journalist, author and PR maven Byron McCauley to have a conversation with these three about being a Black artist in Cincinnati today: musician Kick Lee, dancer David Choate and visual artist Gee Horton. See Page 34.

Many organizations are making concerted efforts to expand the

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diversity of their personnel and their artistic offerings. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has taken a lead role in this. Learn more about this effort, care of our Doug Bolton, on Page 17.

We are also showcasing 30 “Notables” in the arts beginning on Page 37. Some names you might know, but many of these important contributors operate behind the scenes, some as movers, some as makers.

And we would be remiss if we left out those who make arts performances possible – audience members. Polly Campbell shares her appreciation of frequent-arts-flier Amy Katzman, whom you have

likely bumped into somewhere.

Amy’s passion and devotion are legendary. See Page 66.

Thanks for checking out this season-kickoff issue. Special gratitude to those who helped us bring this print issue to you: photographer Tina Gutierrez, interim editor Doug Bolton, copy editors Ray Cooklis and Tom Consolo, and our volunteer team of proofers.

Now, put aside that remote control, tablet or phone and go experience some art. Please?

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For their work on this issue, our gratitude to: • Doug Bolton, interim editor • Tom Consolo and Ray Cooklis, copy editors • The volunteers who helped proofread this issue: Cathy Heldman, Joan Kaup and Shasta Taber

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MUST•SEE Dare we even say it? “Back to normal”? Ever since the COVID pandemic brought the 2019-20 performing arts season to a halt, we’ve been looking forward to the day when our musical organizations could resume a full schedule. Looks like we’re just about there, though none of us are likely to take the miracle of live performance for granted again. Let’s count our blessings.

 Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6; Rouse Symphony No. 6

Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco

To its everlasting credit, the CSO commissioned Christopher Rouse, one of the greatest symphonic composers of our time, to write his Symphony No. 6, which the orchestra premiered in 2019, a month after the American composer died of kidney cancer. This season’s reprise is paired with another final sixth, the famous “Pathétique” by Tchaikovsky, also completed shortly before the composer’s death. Hard to argue with that pairing, though Mahler’s Ninth, his last completed Christopher Rouse symphony, would have been an intriguing (though too-lengthy) match, as Rouse patterned his symphony after Mahler’s. (Side note: The CSO does perform Mahler – his glorious “Resurrection” Symphony – the weekend before, Sept. 24-25.) Sept. 30, 11 a.m., and Oct. 2, 2 p.m.

Music Hall; www.cincinnatisymphony.org

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MUSIC By Ray Cooklis

 Matinée Musicale Steven Banks, saxophone; Xak Bjerken, piano Banks, a leading and passionate advocate for the classical saxophone, makes his Cincinnati debut on the heels of winning an Avery Fisher Career Grant – the first ever Saxophonist Steven Banks awarded to a saxophonist. He’s been cited for his potential as “one of the transformational artists” of our century – high praise, but Banks is earning it. He champions the traditional repertoire, advances new works, gives lectures on the history of Black composers and has become quite a composer himself – his latest work will be performed this season in Carnegie Hall. Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hall; www.matineemusicalecincinnati.org

 CCM Opera ‘Dialogues of the Carmelites’

by Francis Poulenc French composer Poulenc was noted for his frothy, witty (some say superficial) musical style.

But he reached a deeper emotional depth and seriousness of purpose with this 1957 opera, based on the true story of an order of nuns guillotined Director Robin Guarino during the French Revolution after they refused to renounce their vocation. It’s a masterpiece on many levels, touching on religious, political, social and psychological issues, with very approachable music, much of it gorgeous. As Poulenc put it, “You must forgive my Carmelites. It seems they can only sing tonal music.” Nov. 18-19, 8 p.m., and Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Corbett Auditorium; https://ccm.uc.edu/onstage.html

Titus Underwood, Evin Blomberg, Gabriel Napoli and Ilya Finkelshteyn

The Pacifica Quartet

 Chamber Music Cincinnati

 Linton Chamber Music

Soprano Karen Slack and the Pacifica Quartet

‘Musical Explorations’ with oboist Titus Underwood, violinist Evin Blomberg, violist Gabriel Napoli and cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn

The music of James Lee III (see Linton Chamber Music at right) makes yet another Cincinnati appearance with the Midwest premiere of “A Double Standard” for soprano and string quartet, co-commissioned by CMC with Carnegie Hall and others. The program also includes works by Black composers Florence Price and Margaret Bonds, plus Antonin Dvorak’s last string quartet. Oct. 9, 4 p.m. New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Carthage and Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hall; www.cincychamber.org

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There’s plenty to explore in this program, with music from Mozart and Beethoven to Heitor Villa-Lobos and James Lee III, a leading Black composer whose brilliant music is familiar to CSO audiences. But the can’t-miss piece here is a string trio by Gideon Klein, which he wrote amid the horrors of captivity in the Nazis’ Terezin concentration camp. Klein composed and organized concerts at Terezin, where many fine composers and performers were imprisoned. He died at Auschwitz in 1945. Nov. 6, 4 p.m. First Unitarian Church, Avondale; www.lintonmusic.org Movers & Makers

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STAGE By David Lyman

 Broadway in Cincinnati

 Cincinnati Ballet

‘Hamilton’

Kaplan New Works Series

No surprise here.

“Hamilton,” Lin Manuel Miranda’s edgy, hip-hop-infused bio-musical of one of our Founding Fathers, was as immense a hit during its first visit to Cincinnati as it had been on Broadway. How popular was it? During its three-week run at the Aronoff Center, there were 62,808 tickets available. Just NINE went unsold.

When I saw the show for the first time, I was convinced Hamilton poster that there was no way it could possibly live up to the hype that preceded it. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Not only is it a grade-A entertainment, but it is also a profound political statement on American history – even the history that is unfolding around us. Take the hint. Buy your tickets now. Sept. 6-Oct. 2, Aronoff Center, downtown; www.cincinnatiarts.org

For most people who have a hunger for intriguing ballet, Cincinnati Ballet’s New Works Series is a treat. It’s a chance to see choreography that purposefully charges off into new creative directions with a devil-may-care attitude that is, as often as not, wonJodi Gates derfully invigorating. This year, the two-week series promises revelations on a new level. This is our first chance to get a hint of the company new artistic director Jodie Gates hopes to build here. Mind you, she will have been running the company for only six weeks before the opening night. She has several new dancers in the company. And though none of the choreography in these programs is hers, her many decades of involvement in ballet at the highest levels is sure to give us a sneak peek of what she values most on the stage. Sept. 8-18, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown; www.cballet.org

 Playhouse in the Park All over town This is a Playhouse season unlike any other in its 60-plus years of presenting professional theater.

It’s not that the productions are so radically different from any other season’s. Rather, it’s that the first half of the season won’t take place Playhouse Artistic at the Playhouse’s hilltop location Director Blake Robison in Eden Park. That’s because, at the end of last season, the Playhouse razed its longtime mainstage, the Marx Theatre.

Rising out of that rubble is a new mainstage, Moe and Jack’s Place – the Rouse Theatre. But since that new theater won’t be ready to house a show until March, the Playhouse is taking its first three productions on the road. Some folks consider it chancy; I think of it as a grand adventure and an opportunity for people in our area to experience a Playhouse show without traveling far from home.

• Sept. 25-Oct.23, “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” Jarson Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown • Oct. 15-Nov. 6, “Frida . . . A Self-Portrait,” The Carnegie, Covington • Nov. 12-Dec. 4, “The Lion,” Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, Price Hill www.cincyplay.com

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 Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati ‘Sweat’ Some theaters exist solely to entertain us. And sometimes, that’s precisely the emotional boost we need. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati isn’t averse to lighthearted shows. But more often, you’re likely to find the ETC stage playing host to an intellectually challenging exploration of society’s frailties. Sometimes, those shows are devastatingly frank. Other times, they Lynn Nottage tear at our hearts. Sometimes, as with Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat,” they are both. The show won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for drama as it explored the once-thriving city of Reading, Pa., and its descent to become the poorest city in America. The loss of well-paid industrial jobs that created a solid middle class is only part of the story that has become all too familiar in the U.S. in the past half-century. Nottage is brilliant in the way she takes those headlines and turns them into personal stories that touch all of our lives. Sept. 17–Oct. 9, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine; www.ensemblecincinnati.org

 Know Theatre of Cincinnati ‘Lizard Boy’ “Unusual” barely scratches the surface as a word to describe Justin Huertas’ 2015 musical. The Know’s tag line of “Comic book lore and an indie rock score collide in a fateful night of adventure, music and love” – that’s a lot better. But it doesn’t let you know that the leading character is a guy with ultra-scaly Justin Huertas skin – the Lizard Boy – and possibly some superpowers. And that there’s a Siren, too, and that the story takes place in a town that is still haunted by a dragon attack 20 years earlier. There is love, too – of course – and a nightlong quest that gives the show the hallmarks of a delicious comic book fantasy. Nov. 18-Dec. 11, Know Theatre, Over-the-Rhine; www.knowtheatre.com

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9 0 1 Op ening Our For 108 years Matinée Musicale Cincinnati has offered recitals by classical musicians destined for worldwide fame. Two exceptional artists open our 109th season — one from Cincinnati whose early career already is impressive; the other making his Cincinnati debut with Matinée Musicale Cincinnati before returning to our city next spring to perform with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Catch these rising stars before they catch on with the world.

Sunday October 2, 2022 7 PM Memorial Hall

Christina Nam

Friday October 28, 2022 7:30 PM Memorial Hall

Steven Banks

CINCINNATI DEBUT

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CLASSICAL SAXOPHONE

Rohan De Silva

Xak Bjerken

• Youngest competitor (age 14) and Top Prize Winner of the 2017 Cooper International Violin Competition

• Winner of 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant — first time awarded to a saxophonist

• Made her solo debut at age 9 with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

• First Prize winner at the 2019 Young Concert Artists International Auditions — first saxophonist in its 59year history to join its ranks

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PIANO

• A 2019 National YoungArts Winner • Full scholarship Greene Foundation Fellowship student of Catherine Cho and Donald Weilerstein at the Juilliard School “The stunningly talented Christina Nam brought the afternoon to a serene ending with her fierce commitment and emotionally charged interpretation of the [Bach] Partita number 2…The end of the concert was first followed by awed silence and then by grateful applause for Nam…” —Rafael de Acha, Rafael’s Music Notes

“Steven Banks all but stole the show…He proved to be a remarkably nimble saxophonist who not only played his instrument with pristine clarity and enviable precision but knew how to add emotional heat to his interpretation…

He dazzled, and those who came to listen cheered.”

—Herald Times “…Banks has the potential to be one of the transformational musicians of the twenty-first century.”

—Seen and Heard International

Tickets:

MemorialHallOTR.org or 513-977-8838 MatineeMusicaleCincinnati.org

MUST•SEE fall arts season

The new arts season is always highly anticipated by culture lovers.

This is the year for Fotofocus, a biennial extravaganza exploding onto our visual arts scene in Cincinnati and the region. Its programs dominate many exhibition venues from here to our state capital. But there are more thematic exhibits and media being showcased besides the diverse, thoughtful and sometimes provocative photo-based and lens-based presentations of Fotofocus. Here is what we hope you consider hot for the fall season.

The Extravaganza That Is Fotofocus FotoFocus, the largest photography and lens-based art biennial in America, will consist of approximately 100 exhibits featuring more than 600 artists, curators and participants under this year’s theme, “World Record.” Exhibits began popping up in late August, but there is a week of special programming Sept. 29Oct. 8. Try to see these Fotofocus offerings:

 Contemporary Arts Center Trio of Fotofocus exhibits “On the Line: Documents of Risk and Faith” is a powerful group exhibition

by Dawoud Bey, Mohamed Bourouissa, Mary Mattingly, Wendy Red Star, artists whose work engages the complex and contested relationship humans have with notions of environment, wilderness, nature and place. Multimedia artist Baseera Khan’s work addresses cultural appropriation and migration, realized in collages, sculptures, video and more. “Images on which to build” shows photographic Mary Mattingly, “Pull,” documentation of activism, education 2013, C-print, 40”x40”, and media production within trans, Robert Mann Gallery queer and feminist grassroots organizing of the 1970s through the 1990s. Sept. 9-Jan. 15, “On the Line: Documents of Risk and Faith”; Sept. 30-Feb. 12, “Baseera Khan: Weight on History” and “Images on which to build”; www.contemporaryartscenter.org

 Miami University Art Museum Steve Schapiro: ‘A Lens for Freedom: Civil Rights Photographs’ Acclaimed photographer and photojournalist Schapiro traveled from Ohio to Mississippi to photograph the work of the Freedom Summer volunteers and many iconic moments and figures of the 1960s civil rights movement: Rev. Martin Luther Steve Schapiro, King Jr., Medgar Evers, John Lewis and “Woman and Flag” countless others. A whole roster of programs is worth attending. Through Dec. 10, Miami campus, Oxford; www.miamioh.edu/cca/art-museum 8

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VISUAL ART By Cynthia Kukla  National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ‘Free as they want to be’: Artists Committed to Memory This rich group exhibition features 20 artists working “on the frontlines of the events that have shaped our world over the past several years.” The exhibition examines the social lives of Black and white Americans using photographs and photographic records of the land, of home and in photographic albums, at historic sites and in public memory. Sept. 30-March 6, www.freedomcenter.org

Catherine Opie, Untitled #4, Richmond, Virginia (monument/ monumental), 2020

 Taft Museum of Art ‘Craft and Camera: The Art of Nancy Ford Cones’ Between about 1900 and 1939, on a small riverside farm in Loveland, Cones made thousands of photographs featuring country life, fantastical visions and literary characters, costuming her neighbors, friends and family who posed around the farm and its environs. Working in partnership with her husband, James, who printed her work using a variety of techniques and papers, Cones conceived evocative subjects that emulated 19th-century European paintings. Oct. 1-Jan. 15, www.taftmuseum.org

Nancy Ford Cones (American, 1869–1962), Mama’s Kodak, about 1912, gelatin silver print. Collection of W. Roger and Patricia K. Fry

 Cincinnati Art Museum ‘Galloping Through Dynasties’ After seeing the magnificent Clydesdales in Cincinnati Opera’s “Aida” this summer, isn’t it great that we have an exhibit focused on beloved equines? “Galloping Through Dynasties” explores the evolution of Gong Kai (1222–1307), Noble Horse (Jungutu), Yuan dynasty (1279–1368), handscroll, ink on paper, Chinese horse painting in its symOsaka City Museum of Fine Arts, Abe Collection bolic and its stylistic aspects. There are approximately 60 art works from U.S. museum collections and one from Japan.The horse is one of the oldest and most interesting painting subjects in China. This exhibition takes us from the ancient Zhou dynasty (ca. 1045-771 B.C.) to the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), when in the early 20th century the iron horse began its rivalry and ultimately marginalization of this magnificent animal. It is so refreshing to see attention paid to the research and exhibition of the subject of the horse in Asian art, and these Chinese ink paintings are breathtaking. Oct. 7-Jan. 1, www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org

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ESCHER STRING QUARTET with TERENCE WILSON Metropolitan Opera Soprano KAREN SLACK and 2021 GrammyWinning PACIFICA QUARTET Sunday & Tuesday, October 9 & 11 New Jerusalem Baptist Church / Memorial Hall

• MIDWEST PREMIERE: A Double Standard for Soprano and String Quartet by James Lee III—Co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall, CMC, Chamber Music Detroit, Shriver Hall Concerts (Baltimore) • Works by Florence Price, Margaret Bonds―and Terence Blanchard (from Champion and Fire Shut Up in My Bones) • Dvořák: String Quartet No. 14, Op. 105

Sunday & Tuesday, December 4 & 6 New Prospect Baptist Church / Memorial Hall

• Works by Bartok, Brahms, and Walker

“…world’s most exciting string quartet.”

—Gramophone Magazine

JUILLIARD STRING QUARTET Sunday & Tuesday, May 21 & 23 Corinthian Baptist Church / Memorial Hall

• Five Time Grammy Winner • Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 6, Op. 80 • Tyson Davis: String Quartet No. 2 (2022)— Commissioned with the Kennedy Center and DaCamera (Houston) • Beethoven: String Quartet in B Flat Major, Op. 130

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Monday, March 14 • Memorial Hall ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY • Six Time Gramophone Award Winner • Works by Dvořák, Korngold and Martinu

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Sunday & Tuesday, November 13 & 15 Word of Deliverance Ministries / Memorial Hall

• Works by Bonds, Dvořák, Hailstork, Holland, Leon, Perkinson, Previn

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The A/C List ARTS/CULTURE | The List

Cultural Exhibits/Tours American Legacy Tours | 859-9518560. www.americanlegacytours.com Historic tours in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky American Sign Museum | Camp Washington. 513-541-6366. www.americansignmuseum.org Permanent collection Archaeological Research Institute | Lawrenceburg. 812-290-2966. www.exploreari.org Hands-on educational experiences ArtWorks Mural Tours | www.artworkscincinnati.org Walking tours of Pendleton, Over-the-Rhine and downtown Behringer-Crawford Museum | Devou Park, Covington. 859-491-4003. www.bcmuseum.org Artifacts and history of Northern Kentucky

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Brewing Heritage Trail Tour Center | 513-604-9812. www.brewingheritagetrail.org Tours regarding Queen City beverage heritage

Thru Jan. 8. “America’s Epic Treasures” featuring “Preternatural” by Michael Scott

Cincinnati Fire Museum | downtown.

513-621-5553. www.cincyfiremuseum.com Permanent collection

Cincinnati Type & Print Museum | Lower Price Hill. www.cincinnatitypeprintmuseum.org Permanent collection of equipment, tools and artifacts

Cincinnati Food Tours | Findlay Market. 513-602-5602. www.cincinnatifoodtours.com Tours regarding Queen City food heritage

Friends of Music Hall | Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. 513-621-2787. www.friendsofmusichall.org Indoor and outdoor tours of Music Hall

Cincinnati Museum Center | Queensgate. 513-287-7000. www.cincymuseum.org Current exhibits. “A Year on the Edge” • “An Unfinished Revolution: Women and the Vote” • “Inspired by Nature: The Art and Activism of Charley Harper” • “Made in Cincinnati” Thru Sept. 5. “The Science Behind Pixar” Thru Oct. 2. “Our Shared Story: 200 Years of Jewish Cincinnati”

Greater Cincinnati Police Museum | Pendleton. 513-300-3664. www.police-museum.org Permanent collection Harriet Beecher Stowe House | Walnut Hills. 513-751-0651. www.stowehousecincy.org Current exhibit. “Our Neighborhood Story: A Tour of this Walnut Hills Block” • “The Cause Dearer to Me Than Any Other in the World”: Isabella Beecher Hooker

and Suffrage • “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence” Heritage Village Museum | Sharon Woods. 513-563-9484. www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org Saturdays in September & Oct. 7-9, 7-8:30 p.m. Spirits by Starlight Ghost Tours Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Columbia Settlement 1788 Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dot, Dash and the Pony Express Holocaust & Humanity Center | Cincinnati Museum Center. 513-487-3055. www.holocaustandhumanity.org Media, artifacts, art and interactive exhibitions regarding the Holocaust Krohn Conservatory | Eden Park. 513421-4086. www.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn Thru Oct. 16. Science of Color featuring Prismatica

ARTS/CULTURE | The List Lloyd Library and Museum | downtown. 513-721-3707. www.lloydlibrary.org Permanent exhibit. George Rieveschl Jr.: History of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Memorial Hall | Over-the-Rhine.

513-977-8838. www.memorialhallotr.com Sept. 12, 3-6:30 p.m. Ohio Open Doors Memorial Hall Tours Milford Historical Society | Milford.

513-248-0324. www.milfordhistory.net Permanent exhibit. Historical art, artifacts and more Mt. Adams Civic Association | Mt. Adams. 513-235-3957. www.mtadamscincy.org Historic walking tours National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | The Banks.

513-333-7500. www.freedomcenter.org Permanent collection exploring themes of individual freedom Raptor Inc. | Milford. www.raptorinc.org Sept. 25, 1-4 p.m. Open House Rookwood Pottery | Over-the-Rhine.

513-381-2510. www.rookwood.com Select Fridays & Saturdays.

Behind-the-scenes tours

City Flea | Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine. www.thecityflea.com Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts and crafts fair

Madeira Farmers Market | Dawson Road at Miami Ave. Madeira www.madeirafarmersmarket.com Thursdays 4-7 p.m.

East Walnut Hills Farmers’ Market | Madison Road at Woodburn Avenue. www.ewhfarmersmarket.com Fridays, 3-7 p.m. Food and beverages

Northside Farmers Market | North Church, Northside. http://northsidefm.org Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. Regional food and beverage market

Findlay Market | Over-the-Rhine. www.findlaymarket.org/events Sept. 8, 6:30-9 p.m. Flavor of Findlay

Oktoberfest Newport | Newport’s Festival Park. www.cincinnatifestivalsandevents.com Sept. 23-25

Great Outdoor Festival | www.greatoutdoorweekend.org/events Sept. 24-25. Special events at area parks Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati | Sharon Woods. www.hispanicchambercincinnati.com Sept. 18, 3-7 p.m. Hispanic Heritage Festival Hyde Park Farmers’ Market | Hyde Park Square. www.hydeparkfarmersmarket.com Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Regional food and beverage market

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | Hamilton. www.pyramidhill.org Sept. 24-25. Art Fair Renaissance Covington | Third and Greenup streets. 859-261-7111. www.rcov.org Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Covington Farmers Market

Film ArtsConnect | www.theartsconnect.us Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. “Encanto” (Clifford George Park) Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. “Space Jam: A New Legacy” (ArtsConnect Front Field) Cincinnati Museum Center | OMNIMAX. 513-287-7000. www.cincymuseum.org/omnimax Now showing: “Ancient Caves” • “Into America’s Wild” Cincinnati World Cinema | Garfield Theatre, downtown. 859-957-3456. www.cincyworldcinema.org Sept. 14, 7 p.m. LunaFest Sept. 18, 4 p.m. LunaFest

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513-221-1875. https://csm.huc.edu Permanent exhibit: “An Eternal People: The Jewish Experience” White Water Shaker Village | Harrison. www.whitewatervillage.org Sept. 10 & 25, 2-5 p.m. An Afternoon of Shaker History Tour

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati | The Banks, downtown. www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com Sept. 16-18

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ARTS/CULTURE | The List FotoFocus | Various locations. www.fotofocusbiennial.org/see-art Sept. 29-Oct. 8. FotoFocus Biennial 2022: “World Record” Great Parks of Hamilton County | Woodland Mound. www.greatparks.org Sept. 23, 6 p.m. Movies in the Park: “Encanto” HorrorHound Weekend | Sharonville Convention Center. www.horrorhoundweekend.com Sept. 9-11.

Newport on the Levee | www.newportonthelevee.com Sept. 29, 6 p.m. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” NightLight 513 | P&G Pavilion, Sawyer Point. www.nightlight513.com  Adults-only movie nights: Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. “Bridesmaids” Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. “The Dark Knight” Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | Hamilton. 513-868-1234. www.pyramidhill.org

Sept. 16, 6:30-10 p.m. Family Fun on the Hill: “Jumanji” / Game Night on the Hill Washington Park Cinema | Over-the-Rhine. www.washingtonpark.org Sept. 7, 9 p.m. “Remember the Titans” Sept. 14, 9 p.m. “10 Things I Hate About You” Sept. 21, 9 p.m. “Encanto” Sept. 28, 9 p.m. “Black Panther”

Literary/Lectures Barnes & Noble | 513-972-5146. stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3408 Sept. 6, 3 p.m. Discussion: Elena Armas “The American Roomate Experiment” (virtual) Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Discussion: Anthony Marra “Mercury Pictures Presents” (virtual) Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Discussion: Stephanie Garber w/ Shelby Mahurin “The Ballad of Never After” Sept. 28, 7 p.m. Discussion: Kerri Maniscalco w/ Holly Black “Kingdom of the Fear” (virtual)

Cincinnati Poetry Slam | Artsville, Madisonville. www.cincinnatipoetryslam.com Sept. 10, 5 p.m. Sixteen poets in three-round poetry slam Holocaust & Humanity Center | Cincinnati Museum Center.. 513-487-3055. www.holocaustandhumanity.org Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Holocaust Speaker Series (virtual) Joseph-Beth Booksellers | Rookwood Commons. 513-396-8960. www.josephbeth.com Sept. 3, 11 a.m. Discussion: Robert Viney “American Turning Point – Repairing and Restoring Our Constitutional Republic: Becoming One Indivisible Nation in the Era of Divisiveness” • Signing: Naomi Kinney “Kids of King: Faith, Family, and Love will see you through it all!”

Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Discussion: Judith TurnerYamamoto “Loving the Dead and Gone” Sept. 10, 11 a.m. Signing: Michael Harvey “Let’s Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians”

Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Discussion: Elena Armas w/ Kerry Rea “The American Roommate Experiment” Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Discussion: Nita Sweeney “Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Insight” Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Discussion: Catherine McKenzie w/ Jessica Strawser “Please Join Us” Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Discussion: Alexander McCall Smith “A Song of Comfortable Chairs” Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Discussion: Mitzi Szereto w/ Lindsey Danis and Janel Comeau “The Best New True Crime Stories: Unsolved Crimes & Mysteries” (virtual) Sept. 24, 11 a.m. Signing: Joe Caramagna “Aru Shah and the End of Time: The Graphic Novel” Sept. 27, 9 p.m. Discussion: Kerri Maniscalco “The Kingdom of the Feared” (virtual) Sept. 28, 7 p.m. Discussion: Judith Orloff “Thriving as an Empath: 365 Days of Self-Care for Sensitive People” (virtual) Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Discussion: Silas House “Lark Ascending” Lloyd Library and Museum | Downtown. 513-721-3707. www.lloydlibrary.org Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Kevin Grace: “The Medicinal Heritage and Ethnohistory of Mustard”

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Mercantile Library | Downtown.

513-621-0717. www.mercantilelibrary.com Sept. 21, 6 p.m. Albert Pyle Urban Lecture: Dr. Nisha Botchwey Network of Executive Women | Courtyard by Marriott - Rookwood. www.nextupisnow.org/regions/cincinnati Sept. 15, 9 a.m. Teresa Resch: “Breaking Through & Paving Paths”

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Sitwell’s Coffee House | Clifton. www.facebook.com/poetryatsitwells Sept. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Poetry Night: Laurel Chambers & Roberta Schultz Urban Appalachian Community Coalition | Clifton. www.uacvoice.org/cultural-events Final Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m. Place Keepers Wide Open Mic (virtual)

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Urban Consulate | Mercantile Library, downtown. urbanconsulate.com/events Second Monday, 7-9 p.m. Monthly Salon with Tim Barr

ARTS/CULTURE | The List Women Writing for a Change | Silverton. 513-272-1171. www.womenwriting.org Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Discussion: Crystal Wilkinson “Perfect Black”

Music 4-Way Quartet | www.4-wayquartet.com Sept. 1, 7 p.m. “From Bach to The Beatles” (Rhinegeist Brewery, Over-the-Rhine) Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. “The Best of Beethoven” (The Transept, Over-the-Rhine) Bach Ensemble of St. Thomas | St. Thomas Episcopal, Terrace Park.

513-831-2052. www.bachensemble.org Sept. 4, 5 p.m. Bach Vespers Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony | Blue Ash Town Square. 513-549-2197. www.bamso.org Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Labor Day Concert Brady Music Center | The Banks. www.bradymusiccenter.com Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Interpol, Spoon, The Goon Sax Sept. 5, 8 p.m. Jack Harlow, City Girls Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Sam Hunt, Travis Denning Sept. 14, 8 p.m. Blackbear, State Champs, Heart Attack Man Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. Black Veil Brides, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Crown The Empire

Cincinnati Parks | Schott Amphitheatre, Sawyer Point. www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks Sept. 9, 6-10 p.m. Amped Up Concert Series: Swan

Classical Revolution | Listing Loon, Northside. 216-407-4194. www.classicalrevolutioncincinnati.com Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Chamber music in casual bar setting

Cincinnati Song Initiative | Presbyterian Church of Wyoming. www.cincinnatisonginitiative.org Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. “To the Distant Beloved”

College-Conservatory of Music | University of Cincinnati. 513-556-4183. https://ccm.uc.edu Sept. 3, 4 p.m. 50th Anniversary Guitar Program Concert (Corbett Theater) Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. CCM Philharmonia, Chamber Choir, Chorale: “Hope, Fate, Triumph” (Corbett Auditorium)

Cincinnati Symphony & Pops | Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-3300. www.cincinnatisymphony.org Sept. 10-11. (Pops) “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” Sept. 16-18. (Pops) “Hear Me Roar: A Celebration of Women in Song” Erica Gabriel, Mandy Gonzalez, vocalists Sept. 24-25. (CSO) “Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony” Joélle Harvey, Kelley O’Connor, May Festival Chorus, vocalists Sept. 30-Oct. 2. (CSO) Tchaikovsky and Rouse: Final Symphonies

Collegium Cincinnati | Christ Church Cathedral. www.collegiumcincinnati.org Sept. 25, 4 p.m. “Our Desire For Life,” Stephan Casurella, conductor. Music of Tallis, Byrd and Viktor Ullmann Concerts on the Commons | Winton Road and Farragut Ave., Greenhills. www.greenhillsohio.us Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Vernon McIntyre and the Appalachian Grass Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. Wyoming Winds Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Pandora Effect

Fitton Center for Creative Arts | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. www.fittoncenter.org Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. “Burning Down the House” Just Strange Brothers tribute to The Talking Heads Great Parks of Hamilton County | Sharon Woods Cardinal Crest Meadow.

513-521-7275. www.greatparks.org Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Jump ’n’ Jive Big Band Hard Rock Casino | Downtown. www.hardrockcasinocincinnati.com Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Clint Black Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Dwight Yoakam Kentucky Symphony Orchestra | 859-431-6216. www.kyso.org Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. KSO Summer Park Concert Series: “The Pack is Back” (Devou Park) Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m. Encore (Tower Park) Ludlow Garage | Clifton. www.ludlowgaragecincinnati.com Sept. 8, 8:30 p.m. Incognito Sept. 9, 8:30 p.m. Donna the Buffalo

Chamber Music Network | Cincinnati Art Museum. www.chambermusicnetwork.org Sept. 3, noon-4 p.m. Chamber Palooza!

Christ Church Cathedral | Downtown.

513-621-1817. www.cincinnaticathedral.com Sept. 11, 3 p.m. Rhineburg Brass Tuesdays, 12:10 p.m. Music Live@Lunch: Sept. 6. Rhineburg Brass Sept. 13. Sassafras Grass - Blues, bluegrass, Irish & swing Sept. 20. Brasilia - Brazilian jazz Sept. 27. Wild Carrot - American roots folk music

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ARTS/CULTURE | The List Ludlow Garage (cont.)

Sept. 10, 8:30 p.m. Spyro Gyra Sept. 14, 8:30 p.m. The Kruger Brothers Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m. Jake Shimabukuro Sept. 16, 8:30 p.m. Todd Barry Sept. 17, 8:30 p.m. Christopher Cross Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. Dustbowl Revival Sept. 22, 8:30 p.m. Haley Reinhart Sept. 23, 8:30 p.m. Jim Messina Sept. 24, 8:30 p.m. Joan Osborne Sept. 30, 8:30 p.m. Lalah Hathaway Madison Theater | Covington.

859-491-2444. www.madisontheater.com Sept. 8, 9 p.m. Magic City Hippies Sept. 15, 8 p.m. Crywank & Chastity Sept. 17, 8 p.m. King Buffalo Sept. 18, 8 p.m. John Craigie Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Abby Holliday Sept. 25, 8:30 p.m. Cycles Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Lucinda Williams and her Band Memorial Hall | Over-the-Rhine.

513-977-8838. www.memorialhallotr.com Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Girl Named Tom Sept. 8, 8 p.m. The Paul Thorn Band w/ Angela Perley Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Watkins Family Hour Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Sierra Hull

Sept. 29, 6-8 p.m. Josiah Wolf Trio/ Friends & Founders Reception

Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. Five Finger Death Punch

Over-the-Rhine Museum | Findlay Park, Over-the-Rhine. 513-813-7309. www.otrmuseum.org Sept. 30, 5 p.m. Findlay Park Summer Series: The Ludlow Trio

RiversEdge | Marcum Park, Hamilton. www.riversedgelive.com Sept. 1, 6 p.m. Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones - Tribute to Prince + Moonbeau Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. Desert City Ramblers + 90 Proof Twang Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Signs of Life The American Pink Floyd

PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation | Newport. www.promowestlive.com Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Thundercat Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Set It Off Sept. 12, 7 p.m. IDLES Sept. 17, 6 p.m. Kevin Gates Sept. 18, 4 p.m. $uicideboy$ Sept. 23, 6 p.m. Jelly Roll Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Big Wild Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. Palaye Royale Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. Zach Bryan Riverbend Music Center | Coney Island.

513-232-6220. www.riverbend.org Sept. 3, 7 p.m. The Black Keys Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m. ODESZA, Sylvan Esso, Elderbrook, NASAYA Sept. 10, noon. Ohio is for Lovers Festival Sept. 11, 8 p.m. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Lee Price

Rockin’ the Roebling | Smale Riverfront Park, The Banks. www.acebook.com Sept. 1, 6 p.m. Bad Habit Taft Museum of Art | Lytle Park, downtown. 513-241-0343. www.taftmuseum.org Sundays, Sept. 11-Oct. 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Fall Jazz Series Taft Theatre | Downtown. www.tafttheatre.org Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Southern Soul Music Festival TempleLive at River Front Live | East End. www.riverfrontlivecincy.com Sept. 7, 8 p.m. Blacktop Mojo Sept. 8, 8 p.m. Crowbar Sept. 10, 8 p.m. Freekbass Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Wednesday 13 Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Pecos & The Rooftops Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Prizoner w/ Crown Watts Sept. 23, 7 p.m. That Arena Rock Show Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. HYRYDER Washington Park | Over-the-Rhine. www.washingtonpark.org/events  Mondays, 6 p.m. Jazz at the Park: Sept. 12. Dee Marie Band Sept. 19. Jazz Attack Sept. 26. Retro Nouveau  Fridays, 6 p.m. Friday Flow R&B Series: Sept. 2. Urban Mystic Woodward Theater | Over-the-Rhine.

513-345-7981. www.woodwardtheater.com Sept. 30, 8:30 p.m. Carriers w/ Speaking Suns and Christian Nicholas Gough Xavier Music Series | Gallagher Theater.

513-745-3161. www.xavier.edu/musicseries Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Bryan Wallick, piano

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CenterStage Players | Lockland High School. 513-558-4910. www.centerstageplayersinc.com Sept. 30-Oct. 9. “The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later” Cincinnati Landmark Productions | 513-241-6550. www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com Thru Sept. 11. “Carousel” (Incline Theater) Sept. 15-Oct. 9. “My Way: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra” (Covedale Theater) Cincinnati Music Theatre | Fifth Third Bank Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown. 513-621-2787. www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org Sept. 2-10. “Between the Lines/Outside the Margins” Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Over-the-Rhine. 513-381-2273. www.cincyshakes.com Thru Sept. 4. Shakespeare in the Park: “Twelfth Night” (various locations) Sept. 9-Oct. 1. “King Lear” Drama Workshop | Cheviot. 513598-8303. www.thedramaworkshop.org Sept. 30-Oct. 16. “Radium Girls” Ensemble Theatre | Over-the-Rhine. 513-421-3555. www.ensemblecincinnati.org Sept. 17-Oct. 9. “Sweat” Fairfield Footlighters | Fairfield Community Arts Center. 513-867-5348. www.fairfieldfootlighters.org Sept. 23-25. “And Then There Were None” Fitton Center for Creative Arts | Hamilton. 513-863-8873. www.fittoncenter.org Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Lexington Children’s Theater: “Digging Up Dessa” Footlighters | Stained Glass Theatre, Newport. 859-291-7464. www.footlighters.org Sept. 22-Oct. 9. “Pippin” Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre | Parrish Auditorium, Hamilton.

513-737-PLAY. www.ghctplay.com Sept. 29-Oct. 2. “Steel Magnolias” Know Theatre | Over-the-Rhine.

513-300-5669. www.knowtheatre.com Sept. 23-Oct. 9. “it’s not a trip it’s a journey”

ARTS/CULTURE | The List Lebanon Theatre Company | Lebanon. 513-932-8300. ltcplays.com Sept. 3-12. “Harvey” Mariemont Players | Mariemont. 513684-1236. www.mariemontplayers.com Sept. 8-25. “This Random World” Mason Community Players | Mason.

513-398-7804. www.masonplayers.org Sept. 16-25. “The Yellow Boat” Memorial Hall | Over-the-Rhine. www.memorialhallotr.com Sept. 10, noon & 2 p.m.

“Pinkalicious The Musical” Northern Kentucky University | Corbett Theatre, Highland Heights.

859-572-5464. https://theatre.nku.edu Sept. 23-Oct. 2. “Violet” Playhouse in the Park | Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, downtown.

513-421-3888. www.cincyplay.com Sept. 25-Oct. 23. “Murder on the Orient Express” Queen City Vaudevillians | Falcon Theatre, Newport. www.queencityvaudevillians.com Sept. 10, 7 p.m.

The Story Collective | Mason Community Playhouse. www.thestorycollective.org Sept. 30-Oct. 1. “Variety!”

Sunset Players | Arts Center at Dunham, Price Hill.

513-588-4988. www.sunsetplayers.org Thru Sept. 3. “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” Taft Theatre | Downtown. www.tafttheatre.org Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Kurtis Conner Sept. 29, 6 p.m. Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Eddie B., comedian Tri-County Players | Bell Tower Arts Pavilion, Evendale. 513-471-2030. www.facebook.com Sept. 30-Oct. 11. “Black Coffee” Village Players | Ft. Thomas.

859-392-0500. www.villageplayers.org Sept. 30-Oct. 8. “The Taming” Xavier University | Gallagher Theater. 513-745-3939 www.xavier.edu/theatre-program Sept. 16-18. “Rabbit Hole”

Visual Art 1628 Ltd. | Garfield Place, downtown.

513-320-2596. www.1628ltd.com Thru Nov. 18. “Deeply Rooted, Deeply Held: An Exploration of the Natural World” 21c Museum Hotel | Downtown. 513-578-6600. www.21cmuseumhotels.com Thru July 2023. “Refuge: Needing, Seeking, Creating Shelter,” artists from across the globe explore the search for refuge.

Art Academy of Cincinnati | Over-the-Rhine. 513-562-6262. www.artacademy.edu Thru Sept. 23. Claire Flath: “Life on the Ark: A Visualization” Art Beyond Boundaries | Over-the-Rhine. 513-421-8726. www.artbeyondboundaries.com Thru Sept. 9. “Freshly Squeezed Summer” ARTclectic Gallery | Silverton.

513-822-5200. www.artclecticgallery.com Sept. 1-Oct. 31. Ken Landon Buck

Thru Sept. 4. Henry Mosler “Behind the Scenes: In Celebration of the Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial” Thru Oct. 2. Joseph Urban: “Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom” Sept. 30-Jan. 15. FotoFocus “Natural World”

Basketshop Gallery | Contemporary Arts Center. www.basketshopgallery.com Thru Sept. 11. “BroadCast: Office for Joint Administrative Intelligence and Elucidated Voyyd” Campbell County Public Library | Newport Branch Library, www.cc-pl.org Sept. 2-28. Hand-painted Porcelain Exhibit

Cincinnati Museum Center | Queensgate. 513-287-7000. www.cincymuseum.org Thru Jan. 8. Michael Scott: “America’s Epic Treasures featuring Preternatural”

Campsite Sculpture Park | Camp Washington. www.campsitesculpturepark.com Sept. 29-Oct. 31. FotoFocus - Liz Roberts: “Post Blonde”

Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford. www.cincynature.org Thru Sept. 10. “Nature in Focus” photography exhibition

Caza Sikes | Oakley. 513-290-3127. www.cazasikes.com Sept. 16-Oct. 15. Rick Koehler, Angie Zimmerman-Hater, Tom Seward

Clifton Cultural Arts Center | Short Vine, Corryville. 513-497-2860. http://cliftonculturalarts.org Thru Sept. 23. “False Weights”

Cincinnati Art Galleries | Downtown.

513-381-2128. www.cincyart.com Thru Sept. 28. “Painting to the Music of Time”

Contemporary Arts Center | Downtown. 513-345-8400. www.contemporaryartscenter.org Thru Sept. 11. “Artist-Run Spaces” • “Center of Unfinished Business”

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

ArtsConnect | Springfield Twp.. www.theartsconnect.us Thru Oct. 19. E.I. Baird ArtsWave | Washington Park. www.artswave.org Thru Sept. 7. CMF Outdoor Museum ArtWorks | V² Gallery, Walnut Hills.

513-333-0388. www.artworkscincinnati.org Thru Oct. 7. “Visual Remix,” Kah Yangni and youth artists Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center | Covington. 859-431-0020. www.bakerhunt.org Thru March 4. Baker Hunt DBL The Barn | Mariemont. 513-272-3700. www.artatthebarn.org Sept. 2-11. Queen City Art Club Exhibition. Reception: Sept. 2, 4-6 p.m.

Sept. 16-26. Gail Morrison/GAIA: “Blossoms & Leaves” Reception: Sept. 16, 5-8 p.m.

Sept. 30-Oct. 9. “BIG ART : Giving Wings & Wheels to Imagination” Reception: Sept. 30, 3-8 p.m.

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ARTS/CULTURE | The List Contemporary Arts Center(cont.)

Sept. 9-Jan. 15. FotoFocus - “On The Line. Documents of Risk and Faith” Reception: Sept. 30, 8 p.m.

Sept. 30-Feb. 12. FotoFocus - Baseera Khan: “Weight of History” • “Images on Which to Build, 1970-90” • Cameron Granger: “The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Heaven” Reception: Sept.

30, 8 p.m.

DAAP Galleries | University of Cincinnati.

513-556-2839. https://daap.uc.edu Sept. 1-Oct. 31. FotoFocus - “New Tides” (Meyers Gallery) Sept. 11-Nov. 20. FotoFocus - “Paul Briol: Passed Forward, a Selection from the UC Art Collection” (Reed Gallery) Eisele Gallery of Fine Art | Mariemont.

513-791-7717. www.eiselefineart.com Sept. 9-Oct. 1. “Viewpoint” Reception: Sept. 9, 5-8 p.m.

Eva G. Farris Gallery | Thomas More University, Crestview Hills. 859-344-3300. www.thomasmore.edu Thru Sept. 8. Carol Grape: “Reverent Boundaries” Sept. 15-Oct. 3. William “Cody” Goodin: “The Madness in My Head” Reception: Sept 15, 4-7 p.m.

Fairfield Community Arts Center | Fairfield. 513-867-5348. www.fairfield-city.org Sept. 24-Nov. 13. Annual Community Artist Showcase. Reception: Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m.

Fitton Center | Hamilton.

513-863-8873. www.fittoncenter.org Thru Sept. 9. “Cut Fire Fuse” FotoFocus| Various venues. www.fotofocus.org Sept. 29-Oct. 8. “World Record” Biennial Program Week Glendale Heritage Preservation | Glendale. 513-771-8722. www.glendaleheritage.org Thursdays & Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

“1865 Glendale in 3D – Photographs

by F. Glessner” Iris BookCafe and Gallery | Over-the-Rhine. 513-260-8434. www.irisbookcafeotr.com Sept. 30-Dec. 31. “PhotOH2: Other Photographers from the Heartland”

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Kennedy Heights Arts Center | Kennedy Heights. 513-631-4278. www.kennedyarts.org Thru Sept. 17. “Voices from CZECHIA” Krohn Conservatory | Eden Park. 513421-4086. www.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn Thru Oct. 16. Science of Color featuring Prismatica Lloyd Library and Museum | Downtown. 513-721-3707. www.lloydlibrary.org Sept. 30, 5-8 p.m. FotoFocus - “Visions of Nature Across Time and Place” Manifest Gallery | East Walnut Hills.

513-861-3638. www.manifestgallery.org Thru Sept. 9. “Nude 14” annual survey of the uncovered human form • “Artifex Ex Machina” works made in collaboration with machines • “Staged” art made through meticulous setup and planning • “Deconstruct / Reconstruct” Eric Lubrick, photography/installation Miami University Art Museum | Oxford. 513-529-2232. www.miamioh.edu Thru Dec. 10. “Miami Interconnected: Land | Identity | Community” • Steve Schapiro: “A Lens For Freedom: Civil Rights Photographs” • “PhotOH: Photographers of the Heartland” Michael Lowe Gallery | Downtown. www.michaellowecollection.com Sept. 29-Oct. 31. FotoFocus Tony Oursler: “Crossing Neptune” National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | The Banks. www.freedomcenter.org Thru Nov. 27. “Beyond Guilt” Sept. 30-March 6. FotoFocus - “Free as they want to be”: Artists Committed to Memory Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights. 859-572-5148. https://nku.edu/gallery Sept. 29-Nov. 4. FotoFocus “This is Kentucky” Reception: Sept. 29, 5-7 p.m.

Off Ludlow Gallery | Clifton.

513-201-7153. www.facebook.com Thru Sept. 16. Joshua Maier Sept. 23-Oct. 28. Steve Plattner (FotoFocus) Pendleton Art Center | Pendleton. 513-421-4339. www.pendletonartcenter.com Sept. 30, 5-9 p.m., open studios

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | Hamilton. 513-868-1234. www.pyramidhill.org Thru September. “Leverage” Large Scale Sculpture by Brett Price Thru July 25, 2023. Melanie Yazzie Outdoor Exhibition Thru Nov. 12. Sarah Nguyen: “Broken Nature” • Ron Fondaw: “Drawing In-Between” Sept. 24-25. Annual Pyramid Hill Art Fair

VADA Gallery | Clifton. 513-259-7446. www.vada-gallery.com Thru Sept.10. Mary Barr Rhodes: “The Divine Energy” Sept. 17, 5-9 p.m. “Autumn Equinox Hues with Artist Josie Gearhart”

Skirball Museum | Hebrew Union College, Clifton. http://csm.huc.edu Thru Sept. 4. “Sally Priesand Paves the Way” and “Holy Sparks”: Celebrating Fifty Years of Women in the Rabbinate

Wash Park Art | Over-the-Rhine.

513-291-3626. www.washparkart.com Thru Sept. 10. Stephen Geddes, Robert J. Morris, Dana Tindall, Tom Towhey: “Maintraum in the Wake”

Solway Gallery Building | West End. 513-621-0069. www.facebook.com/ mauricematteiandthetempers Sept. 23, 5-9 p.m. Maurice Mattei: “Urban Dwellers,” drawings and poems

Wave Pool Gallery and The Welcome Project | Camp Washington. www.wavepoolgallery.org Thru Sept. 17. Nikita Gross: “Ode to the Crone” Thru Sept. 25. 2022 “Welcome (M)Art,” Art/Food Residency: Christopher Leitch: “Cooking From Memory”

Studio Kroner | Downtown. www.studiokroner.com Sept. 1-30. Mark Ulriksen Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery | Mount St. Joseph University, Delhi. www.msj.edu Thru Sept. 9. Exhibition of Mount Student Art & Design. Reception: Sept. 9, 5-7 p.m.

Sept. 26-Oct. 28. FotoFocus Illuminating Memory: Ruth Adams & Deborah Orloff Summit Hotel | Madisonville.

513-527-9900. www.thesummithotel.com Thru Sept. 25. Mark Patsfall and Clay Street Press Taft Museum of Art | Lytle Park, downtown. 513-241-0343. www.taftmuseum.org Thru Sept. 4. Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility • Jane Austen in London: A Wall-Sized Map

Warren County Historical Museum | Lebanon. www.wchsmuseum.org Sept. 9-Oct. 22. Paintings of Martha Welsh

Weston Art Gallery | Aronoff Center, Downtown. 513-977-4165. www.cincinnatiarts.org/weston-art-gallery Sept. 16-Nov. 6. Michael Coppage: “American+” Reception: Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Sept. 29-Oct. 31. FotoFocus Liz Roberts: “Post Blonde” Reception: Oct. 8, 8-10 p.m.

Westwood Art Show | Westwood Town Hall. www.westwoodartshow.com Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Xavier University Art Gallery | A. B. Cohen Center. www.xavier.edu/art-department/art-gallery Thru Sept. 23. “Human Rights/Derechos Humanos, Prints by Oaxaca and Cincinnati Artists” 

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CSO leading orchestra field in yet another category

By Douglas Bolton

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he Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is worldin pushing us into electronic delivery. But status quo is renowned for many things. But now it is aiming not good enough. I want to constantly be identifying what for prominence in what is arguably its most important voices are missing.” endeavor.

A longtime arts supporter in Cincinnati by virtue of her In the wake of the pandemic and the George Floyd killrole as one of the highest-ranking Procter & Gamble Co. ing that has reset America’s race and equity conversations, executives, CSO executive committee member Melanie the CSO has led the nation in both ramping up its 2019 Healey agreed to join the board three years ago because diversity goals and achieving them, as compared to most she saw progress in its diversity work – even before the of its peers. crisis of 2020. She said the only impatience she has about “The Cincinnati Symphony has been the leader putting the CSO, led by CEO Jonathan Martin, is that it doesn’t into action some of the aspirational goals of our field,” said get enough credit nationally for what’s been accomplished.

Douglas Hagerman, board chair of the League of American “This is a journey, I know,” Healey said. “It doesn’t hapOrchestras and former board chair of pen overnight. But the level of comthe Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. mitment by the board and the pasIn March 2021, the CSO was the sion Jonathan has for this, we will first top orchestra in America to hire achieve the goal of being the leading a chief diversity and inclusion officer, orchestra in this area.”

The CSO is a catalyst for a role filled by Oxford native Harold A long-time DE&I professionbringing people together.

Brown. Now, as many as five maal, executive committee member Gerron McKnight knew he was in jor orchestras have followed suit. In … We’re showing the August, the CSO reported that one the right place during his orientapower of an organization of its signature programs aimed at tion in 2019 when every presentalike ours, in a city with getting under-represented musicians tion included diversity strategies.

“The CSO is a catalyst for bringhired in full-time roles by major ora history of segregation, chestras had achieved its highest level ing people together in the Greater what the power of being of success.

Cincinnati community,” said More change is on the horizon for McKnight. “We’re showing the intentional can do for Cincinnati’s largest arts organization power of an organization like ours, a community. and board. in a city with a history of segrega– Gerron McKnight “We’ve made some great progress tion, what the power of being intenat CSO, but still have lots of work tional can do for a community.”

Executive committee member to do on our DE&I plan,” said Rob McDonald, chair of the CSO board for the last three years.

Anne Mulder said the change in the board’s diversity during her tenure has been significant. But what excites her He’s been working closely on transitioning execution the most is the effort to broaden the audience with new of the symphony’s DE&I work with chair-elect Dianne Rosenberg, whose term is now beginning. music and neighborhood concerts.

“Our challenges are really growing pains,” Rosenberg “This kind of change is a big challenge,” she said. “But said. “In the context of how orchestras everywhere are our leadership is committed to this. I give Rob (McDonald) changing, we are at the forefront.” a lot of credit for supporting this change.”

The CSO’s goals are ambitious. The organization wants Dianne Rosenberg has been a community leader for deto double under-represented audiences to 8% by 2025. It cades. It’s prophetic that her term as CSO board chair is hopes to achieve 14% BIPOC representation at CSO auonly beginning now, as it will benefit from a change in her ditions by 2025. It had set a board diversity goal of 20% thinking that resulted from her participation in a Racial Black/Latino members by 2025, a goal already exceeded Equity Institute two-day workshop in 2018. thanks to Melanie Chavez’s leadership of the nominating “It changed me as a person,” she said. “I feel fortunate committee. Black/Latino membership on the board is at that I can serve and help lead this organization at this 33%, double 2015’s 16%. Members under 40 are at 28% time. Our DE&I work is one of the most important parts, vs. none in 2015. if not the most important part. We have a lot on our plate Every meeting of the organization’s 49-member board to do. We are in a place as an orchestra that is enviable. We – purposefully smaller than the previous 60-member should honor our past, but we must use the momentum board – includes a focus on a 10-point DE&I strategy, said we have to address these important issues going forward.

Charla Weiss, executive committee member and leader of “DE&I is not about the numbers,” she said. “It is not the symphony’s DE&I committee. looking at our board and saying we have the right mix. It is much deeper. It is essential, not an option, for the orga“Our vision is to be the most relevant orchestra in America,” said Weiss. “But this is not just about the board. nization and for the community.”  This is about the entire ensemble. COVID did us a favor Movers & Makers

Dianne Rosenberg

Rob McDonald

Harold Brown

Charla Weiss

Melanie Healey

Anne Mulder

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SEPT. 4, SUNDAY Best Point Education & Behavioral Health, Rockin’ at Riverfest |  STORY, this page.

Boy Scouts of America Dan Beard Council, Festival of Fireworks | 5-10 p.m. Mt. Adams. DETAILS: Prime view of fireworks; private, safe, and family-friendly event; shuttle service and activities for all ages. ¼www.danbeard.org/festival-of-fireworks CCJO Salon, Fireworks + Flugelhorn | 7:30-10 p.m. One Lytle Place, downtown. DETAILS: Dessert, light bites, drinks, intimate living room concert with Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra musicians and front-row view of WEBN Fireworks. Tickets $100. ¼https://cincinnaticontemporaryjazzorchestra.thundertix.com SEPT. 5-11, MONDAY-SUNDAY Kroger, Queen City Championship | Kenwood Country Club. DETAILS: Children 17 or under receive complimentary admission with a ticketed adult, and all active, retired military members and veterans will also gain entry free of charge. Spectators have several levels of ticketing options. ¼www.queencitylpga.com/tickets SEPT. 7-10, WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY CET/Think TV, Action Auction | CET, Think TV 16.  STORY, this page.

SEPT. 8-18, THURSDAY-SUNDAY Cure Starts Now, Cones For The Cure | Participating Graeter’s locations.

DETAILS: Raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancer research. ¼www.thecurestartsnow.org SEPT. 8, THURSDAY Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Cincinnati’s Finest Finale | 6:30 p.m. Mad Tree Brewing Co., Oakley.

DETAILS: Food, drinks, music, entertainment, silent auction. ¼https://finest.cff.org/cincyfinest

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Movers & Makers

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

Findlay Market, Flavor of Findlay | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Over-the-Rhine.  STORY, Page 19.

SEPT. 9, FRIDAY Cincinnati Compass, Cincinnati Rhythm | 6-10 p.m. Waypoint Aviation, Lunken Airport. DETAILS: Local food with international flavor, drinks and entertainment. Tickets: $25. ¼www.cincinnaticompass.org Redwood, Night at the Races | 6-10 p.m. The Gardens at Park Hills.

DETAILS: Bet on pre-recorded races, buffet-style dinner, open bar, basket raffles and split the pot. Tickets: $35. ¼www.redwoodnky.org SEPT. 10, SATURDAY Angels’ Castle, Garden Cocktail Party | 4-8 p.m. Porras-Ryes Residence, Madeira.  STORY, Page 19.

Tom Hayes

Ramon Rodriguez

Brian Brockhoff

Co-chairs, $600K goal set for Rockin’ at Riverfest Sunday, Sept. 4, 5-11 p.m., Anderson Pavilion, Smale Riverfront Park This year’s co-chairs of Best Point Education & Behavioral Health’s Rockin’ at Riverfest are Tom Hayes and his wife, Mag Gajus, Ramon and Christina Rodriguez and Brian Brockhoff.

Rockin’ at Riverfest is Best Point’s biggest fundraiser – the goal this year is $600,000 – and fuels the comprehensive education, behavioral, and mental health services it provides to more than 18,000 children and families of Greater Cincinnati.  www.bestpoint.org

Down Syndrome Association, Buddy Walk | 9 a.m. Sawyer Point. DETAILS: Pre-party, mile walk, after-party. ¼www.BuddyWalkCincy.org Karen Wellington Foundation, FUN Run 5K and Recipient Celebration | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Voice of America MetroPark, West Chester.  STORY, Page 20.

Life Learning Center 2022 Seasons Change Gala | 6-10 p.m. PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation. DETAILS: Honoree Bob Sathe, chairman of MCF Advisors.

Happy hour with entertainment by Pones Inc. Dinner and program, 7 p.m., ¼www.lifelearningcenter.us Stepping Stones, Bloom | 7-11 p.m.

Valley View Foundation, Milford. DETAILS: Food trucks, silent auction, live music.

Emcee: JonJon from Kiss 107. ¼www.steppingstonesohio.org Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center, Night At The Races | 7-11 p.m. Wyoming Civic Center.

DETAILS: Video-taped horse racing, casino-style games, concession-style food, silent auction and $50,000 raffle. ¼www.vicrc.org

Volunteer Crystal Kendrick at a past auction

55th version of Action Auction begins online Sept. 5 Wednesday, Sept. 7-Saturday, Sept. 10, live broadcast One of the few PBS stations still hosting an auction – and one of even fewer with an on-air showcase – the CET/Think TV Action Auction celebrates its 55th anniversary this year, with online bidding starting Sept. 5.

The Sept. 7-10 broadcast will be available on CET, Think TV 16, the stations’ livestreams and the PBS video app. Local leader Dr. O’dell Owens is back as the chair of the event.

Funds raised during the auction help support CET and Think TV’s efforts on air, online and in the community, from national and local programming to training for educators to resources for families.  www.actionauction.givesmart.com, www.events.CETconnect.org

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Eight award-winning short films by and about women with discussion led by WIF and BWCC

Samples offered at a tasting station Chef Jose Salazar prepares his dish.

Flavor of Findlay benefits local food entrepreneurship Thursday, Sept. 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine Findlay Market’s Flavor of Findlay features food from top local chefs and market merchants, wine pairings, silent auction, games, raffles and emcee Mollie Watson from Q102. All proceeds benefit Findlay Market's local food entrepreneurship initiatives, food access for low-income individuals, community-building efforts and sustainability programming.  www.betterunite.com/2022flavor

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Angels’ Castle to hold second garden cocktail party Saturday, Sept. 10, 4-8 p.m., Porras-Reyes Residence, Madeira Angels’ Castle will hold its second annual Garden Cocktail Party and Silent Auction. Tickets start at $175 per person. The event will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, cocktails and live entertainment. The nonprofit’s board also will provide an update on progress on its 22-acre site in Springfield Township.

Angels’ Castle, founded in 2018 by the Reyes family, will offer day camp for young adults with special needs and housing for 32 young adults with special needs who are aging out of high school.  www.bit.ly/3zF4mUj

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DATEBOOK SEPT. 11, SUNDAY Behringer-Crawford Museum, freshART | DETAILS: Gala and auction of art works. ¼www.bcmuseum.org/activities/ freshart Sunflower, Rev It Up for Parkinson’s | 7:30 a.m. Sawyer Point Park.  STORY, this page.

SEPT. 12, MONDAY Ohio Open Doors, Memorial Hall Tours | 3-6:30 p.m. DETAILS: Two tours bridged by social hour (cash bar), jazz from pianist Dan Karlsberg. Reserve for 3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. tour. Two guests per reservation. Registration limited to 20 for each. ¼www.memorialhallotr.com SEPT. 13, TUESDAY Impact 100, Equity Conversations: “Race and Racism in Cincinnati” Docuseries | 5:30 p.m. Peaslee Neighborhood Center, Over-the-Rhine.

DETAILS: Explores Cincinnati’s history from the racial margins, describing how race and racism have shaped the city. ¼www.impact100.org

NKY Chamber, Annual Dinner | 6:30 p.m. Northern Kentucky Convention Center. DETAILS: Theme of “Destination: NKY,” networking cocktail reception, buffet dinner, awards program. Individual: $120; table of 10: $1,200. ¼www.NKYChamber.com/AnnualDinner Over-the-Rhine Community Housing, Celebrating Our Beloved Community: Walk Our Blocks | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Washington Park.

DETAILS: Food, drinks, awards, walking the blocks of Over-the-Rhine, meeting neighbors. Registration: $75. ¼www.otrch.org/cobc Santa Maria Community Services, The Sharing Table | 6-9 p.m. ARCO/ Price Hill Will. DETAILS: Meal, drinks, appetizers, soups, desserts, live music, raffle prizes. Guest speaker: Dr. O’dell Owens. Emcee: Courtis Fuller. Tickets start at $75. ¼www.santamaria-cincy.org/events SEPT. 16, FRIDAY Hospice of Cincinnati, Circle of Caring | 5-7 p.m. 4360 Cooper Rd., 45242. DETAILS: TBA ¼www.hospiceofcincinnati.org SEPT. 16-17, FRIDAY-SATURDAY

SEPT. 15, THURSDAY Center for Respite Care, Transformation Awards | 7 p.m.

Virtual. DETAILS: Hosted by Liz Bonis of WKRC-TV. Honoring those making positive difference in Greater Cincinnati and supported center’s clients. Honorees: Annie Timmons, president of Friars Club; LaSoupe and its founder, Suzy DeYoung; Mary Magdalen House; and Diana Klinedinst and Martha Schueler, volunteers of the decade. ¼www.centerforrespitecare.org Clermont Senior Services, Flight Night | 5-8 p.m. Paradise Pavillion at Jungle Jim’s, Eastgate. DETAILS: BBQ dinner, bourbon flights, bourbon pull, Punch-a-prize board, auctions.

Tickets: $55. ¼www.clermontseniors.com/flightnight Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, Fall Event | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Indian Hill home of Allison and Eric Kahn. DETAILS: Lunch by-thebite, wine, boutiques, silent auction. ¼www.lys.org/fallevent

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Movers & Makers

Ride Cincinnati ‘22 | Yeatman’s Cove.

DETAILS: Non-competitive scenic bike tour featuring 8, 15, 25, 50 and 100mile routes. Ends with party at Yeatman’s Cove. Supports local cancer research and care. ¼www.ridecincinnati.org/register

Jane’s Joggers participating in a previous Sunflower event

Sunflower Rev It Up supports Parkinson’s research Sunday, Sept. 11, 6:15 a.m., Sawyer Point The Sunflower Rev it Up for Parkinson’s Walk/Run/Ride includes a 1K walk, a 5K run/walk and a 60K bike ride through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The 60K bike ride begins at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K walk/run begins at 9 a.m., with the 1K starting at 9:05 a.m.

Sunflower Rev It Up proceeds have funded important Parkinson’s disease research at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute, including understanding the genetics of Parkinson’s disease, understanding and treating depression in Parkinson’s patients and harnessing the power of the placebo effect for those with Parkinson’s disease.  www.sunflowerrev.org

SEPT. 17, SATURDAY Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s | 9 a.m.-noon.

Square at Union Center, West Chester.  STORY, Page 22.

Breast cancer survivors to team up at inaugural event

Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, Twilight in the Gardens | 7-9:30 p.m. At the center, Covington.  STORY, this page.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., VOA Park, West Chester

Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition, Physician Musician | 6:30-9:30 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral.  STORY, Page 22.

The Karen Wellington Foundation hosts its first KWF FUN Run 5K & Recipient Celebration.

The race starts at 9 a.m. along a course packed with unexpected twists and turns – including a cannoli stop provided by Del Gardo’s Cannoli Bar (founded by breast cancer survivor Steve Del Gardo). A celebration to honor the 1,500 recipients of the foundation’s spa- and other fun-day activities follows the race.

Retroactive Band will perform, and there will be food trucks, a kidzone, KWF mission moments, raffles and more. Proceeds support the foundation’s mission to help families living with breast cancer.  www.runsignup.com/Race/OH/WestChester/KWFFUNRun  www.karenwellingtonfoundation.org

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Kroger Health leader chairs Dress for Success’ 21st fashion show Tuesday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. registration and raffle, noon luncheon and show, Hard Rock Casino

Patrick Louis, Deb Gomez, Andy Muntel and Nickie Vockell

Cancer Family Care volleyball tournament hits 10-year mark Saturday, Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Grand Sands Volleyball, Loveland The 10th annual Dig Deep Volleyball Tournament benefits Cancer Family Care’s Treehouse Children’s program, which provides free counseling services for any child between the ages of 5-18 who has been affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Teams of four or six participate in at least four games of volleyball. The event also includes a raffle and a split-the-pot.  www.bit.ly/digdeep2022

Dress for Success Cincinnati’s 21st Annual Fashion Show will include a celebration of Dress for Success clients, a presentation of seasonal fashions from the Wingate Collection and a special commemoration of Dress for Success Cincinnati founder Mary Ivers.

Honorary chair is Danielle Lewis Jones, head of communications Honorary chair Danielle Lewis Jones for Kroger Health. After the death of her infant son, Jones in 2015 started the Angel Baby Network to help families cope with the devastating effects of child loss.

Presenting sponsor is Western & Southern Financial Group. Individual tickets purchased before Sept. 1 are $100.  www.dfscincy.org/news-and-events/fashion-show

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Twilight in the Gardens guests will vote on ‘top chef’ Saturday, Sept. 17, 7-9:30 p.m., Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, Covington The Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center will celebrate 100 years of “creating” in Northern Kentucky with its Twilight in the Gardens, Battle of the Chefs event. Twilight will be filled with live music, art demonstrations, a chance raffle, an art show by Baker Hunt artists and signature dishes by the Baker Hunt chefs. Guests will vote on the next Baker Hunt “Top Chef.”

Proceeds will go to programming and expanding outreach programs.

Baker Hunt offers professional instruction in nearly all art media, serving more than 3,500 students from school age to adult through art classes and workshops each year.  www.bakerhunt.org/product/twilight-in-the-garden Movers & Makers

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DATEBOOK SEPT. 17, SATURDAY (CONT.) Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, Teal Power 3K Walk-5K Run | 9 a.m. Summit Park of Blue Ash. DETAILS: Families, survivors and friends honor and celebrate our sisters. Teal store, vendor booths, raffle. ¼www.runsignup.com/tealpower5k Flying Pig, Hudepohl 14K/7K Brewery Run | 7:30 a.m. DETAILS: Participants receive race shirt, commemorative pint glass and poster. Post race party with brews and snacks. ¼www.hudy14krun.com Cancer Family Care, Dig Deep Volleyball Tournament | 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Grand Sands Volleyball, Loveland.  STORY, Page 21.

Cincinnati Pride, 5K Run/Walk | 9 a.m. Lunken Playfield. DETAILS: Registrants receive race bib, t-shirt and race medal. Pre-run activities include DJ and group warm up. Prizes awarded.

Pets welcome – leashed or in carrier. ¼www.cincinnatipride.org/events.html

SEPT. 22, THURSDAY Association of Volunteers, Design Cincinnati | 6:30 p.m., Kenwood Country Club. DETAILS: Mixologist Molly Wellman is featured guest. ¼www.designcincy.org Reset Ministries, Annual Gala | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Receptions, Erlanger.

DETAILS: Highlights success of Resets residents overcoming significant life challenges and addiction. Dinner and program. Tickets: $100; sponsorships start at $1,000. ¼www.resetministries.org/ annual-reset-banquet SEPT. 23-24, FRIDAY-SATURDAY Kroger, Wellness Festival | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The Banks, downtown.

DETAILS: Celebrity fitness-challenges, cooking demos, family fun zone, product sampling and industry experts focused on physical, mental and emotional well-being. ¼www.kroger.com/f/wellness-festival

Music wellness nonprofit hosts ‘Physician-Musician’ fundraiser Sept. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition will host “Physician-Musician: An Experimental Journey through Music & Medicine,” featuring Mike Garson, best known as David Bowie’s piano man, that brings together world-renowned musicians with Dr. Barry Bittman, a pioneer in mind-body wellness. Established in Dr. Barry Bittman 2009, the CMWC is the nation’s first communitywide recreational music and wellness coalition with evidence-based programs that improve both physical and mental health. The organization, now including 120 members, was founded by Arlene de Silva, a classically trained pianist who worked as a senior executive in senior care. De Silva created this path to bring wellness through evidence-based music-making to all ages and abilities.  www.musicandwellness.net/physician-musician

SEPT. 23, FRIDAY Their Voice of Greater Cincinnati, Golf Themed Sneaker Gala | 6:3010:30 p.m. May We Help, Mariemont.

DETAILS: Food, open bar, live band, DJ, raffles. Mr. Redlegs will appear. Host: Meredith Stutz of WLWT-TV. Tickets $100. ¼www.theirvoice95.org SEPT. 19, MONDAY Clermont Chamber of Commerce, Golf for Kids | 10 a.m. Elks Run Golf Club, Batavia. DETAILS: Contest holes, raffles, bottle pull, lunch, dinner, awards.

Registration starts at $50. ¼www.clermontchamber.com SEPT. 20, TUESDAY Dress for Success Cincinnati, Fashion Show | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Hard Rock Casino.  STORY, Page 21.

Impact 100, Annual Awards Celebration | Music Hall Ballroom.

DETAILS: Four local nonprofits will be awarded $101,000 each. Presentations by finalists, plus community, cocktails and lite bites. ¼https://impact100.org

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Boy Scouts of America Dan Beard Council, Annual Southwest Ohio Pursuit Law Enforcement Kart Race | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Motorsports Country Club, Batavia.  STORY, Page 23.

Cincinnati Zoo, Zoofari | 7 p.m.midnight. DETAILS: Celebrating Zoo Director Thane Maynard’s 45th anniversary. Dinner-by-the-bite, cocktails, entertainment. Tickets $250. ¼www.cincinnatizoo.org/events/zoofari Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 25th Anniversary Glow Party | 5:30-11 p.m. DETAILS: Desserts, drinks, special toast and hot air balloon glow. Tickets start at $125. ¼www.pyramidhill.org/glow UC College-Conservatory of Music, 30 Years of Stephen: The Music of Stephen Flaherty | 8 p.m. Corbett Auditorium. DETAILS: Theatrical concert featuring music of CCM alumnus and Tony award-winning composer Stephen Flaherty. Students representing seven of CCM’s eight divisions joined by alumni and Broadway performers. Proceeds benefit CCM student scholarships. ¼https://ccm.uc.edu

Volunteers Gia Taylor, Steve Bosse, Julia Samet

Local Alzheimer’s walk seeks to remain among largest in nation Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m., Square at Union Center, West Chester Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m., Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, downtown The Cincinnati Walk to End Alzheimer’s was the eighth largest walk in the nation in 2021, a feat it hopes to repeat or surpass at this year’s Oct. 1 event. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with information booths, flower tables, color-choosing and memory-wall activities. A 9:45 Promise Garden Ceremony will be followed by the walk at 10 a.m., finishing about noon.

The West Chester Walk occurs Sept. 17. Together, the Cincinnati and West Chester events aim to raise about $1.3 million. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.  www.alz.org/walk

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Sonder Brewing hosts 5K, hoists beers to benefit Greater Project Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m., Sonder Brewing, Mason

Racing at the Motorsports Country Club

Scouts host two days of kart racing Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, 11:00 a.m.-6 p.m., Motorsports Country Club, Batavia The Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its annual Law Enforcement Kart Race Sept. 23 and its annual Dan Beard 100 Kart Race on Sept. 24. These fast-paced events are sponsored by companies, individuals, foundations and by local law enforcement.

Police departments across Southwest Ohio have made donations to support the Law Enforcement Kart Race. Each department’s four-member team races against other departmental teams. Ribbons and trophies are awarded to the top finishers. In Saturday’s event, groups sign up to race on a 26-foot-wide, 1-mile road course.

Proceeds benefit over 10,000 young people and families in the scouting program in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

Donations support programming and outreach services for those unable to participate in traditional scouting programs.  www.danbeard.org/dan-beard-100-kart-race

Sonder Brewing hosts the Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K to benefit the Greater Project. The Greater Project’s goal is to connect people with opportunities to invest in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Cincinnati, Africa and India.

The festivities begin with the 5K, then continue with German-style beers from 15 local breweries, festive food, kids activities and live music.

Awards will be given for best individual/team costumes and top 20 male/female costumes. Participants receive Oktoberfest-themed shirts, and medals are awarded for the Kids Root Beer Run.  www.tinyurl.com/ Oktoberfest5K2022  www.greaterproject.org Adam Steinke

United Pet Fund organizes ‘Paws in the Park’ benefit Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Summit Park, Blue Ash “Paws in the Park,” sponsored by the Summit Hotel, will benefit United Pet Fund, a consortium of pet-friendly Greater Cincinnati nonprofits. A market will feature pet- and non-pet-related goods, canine portraits, pup art activities and other items benefiting humans and pets. There will be performances by Super Collies, seen on “America’s Got Talent,” and live music from local band Eleven Arrows.

The benefit also features food trucks, agility courses and a costume contest. The pup with the most creative costume will receive gift cards from Dewey’s Pizza, Barre3, Fleet Feet and more.  www.unitedpetfund.org/ muttstache-dash-5k Zeke Zekoff, founder of United Pet Fund

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DATEBOOK SEPT. 23-25, FRIDAY-SUNDAY Dayton Art Institute, Oktoberfest | DETAILS: Fall festival, art, beer. ¼www.daytonartinstitute.org/ oktoberfest SEPT. 24, SATURDAY Boy Scouts of America Dan Beard Council, Annual Dan Beard 100 Kart Race | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Motorsports Country Club.  STORY, Page 23.

Brighton Center, Wine Over Water | 6-10 p.m. Purple People Bridge. DETAILS: Drinks, food, live entertainment. ¼www.brightoncenter.com The Carnegie, Suits That Rock | PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation, Newport.  STORY, Page 25.

May We Help, A Night in New York | 6:30-10 p.m. TQL Stadium. DETAILS: Performance artists, food, drink, silent auction, music, magic, dance. $150/ person. ¼www.maywehelp.org Greater Project, Sonder & Friends, Oktoberfest 5K | 10 a.m. Sonder Brewing, Mason.  STORY, Page 23.

United Pet Fund, Paws in the Park | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Summit Park, Blue Ash.  STORY, Page 23.

SEPT. 25, SUNDAY Cure Starts Now, Angel Run | 1 p.m. St. Jude Apostle Parish, Bridgetown.  STORY, Page 27.

Meals on Wheels, Bust a Crust!

Pie-K 5K | 8:30 a.m. Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. DETAILS: Family-friendly race for runners, walkers and everyone of all ages. ¼www.muchmorethanameal.org/PieK SEPT. 26, MONDAY DePaul Cristo Rey, Golf Classic | Noon. Western Hills Country Club.

DETAILS: Four-person scramble, skills contests. Lunch and cocktail reception with prizes. ¼www.depaulcristorey.org

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SEPT. 29, THURSDAY Melanoma Know More, Music for Melanoma | 6:30-11 p.m. Kenwood Country Club. DETAILS: Live music, food, two drink tickets and cash bar, silent and live auctions, raffle, wine wall, bourbon pull. Tickets start at $150. ¼www.melanomaknowmore.com NewPath Child & Family Solutions, Heart & Hope Gala - Be the Spark | 5:30-8 p.m. Anderson Pavilion, Smale Park. DETAILS: Emcee: Ashley Dawn of B-105. Drinks, appetizers, dinner, award ceremony. Attire: professional, semicasual. Tickets: $120. ¼www.newpath.org/events/gala Ohio Valley Voices, Annual LOVVE Amplified Fashion Show | 5-9 p.m.

Fowling Warehouse, Norwood. DETAILS: Fun, fashion, refreshments, raffles, silent auction and creation of community quilt.

Tickets: $80. ¼www.ohiovalleyvoices.org SEPT. 30, FRIDAY The Ion Center, Toast for Hope | 6:30-10:30 p.m. DETAILS: Open bar, food stations, auctions, live music from Floyd Live! w/ Don Gauck. Complimentary valet parking. Black and gold cocktail attire encouraged. Tickets: $125. ¼www.ioncenter.org/events Junior Achievement, Ladies Sporting Clays and Wine Tasting | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Elk Creek Hunt Club & Sporting Clays, Owenton. DETAILS: Compete with 46 other teams shooting sporting clays, reception, hors d’oeuvres,and wine tasting. ¼www.juniorachievement.org/web/ ja-oki-cincinnati/home OCT. 1, SATURDAY Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s | 9 a.m.-noon.

Sawyer Point. DETAILS: Information booths, flower tables, memory wall, Promise Garden Ceremony. ¼www.alz.org/walk Cooperative for Education, Fall Fiesta | 7-9 p.m. Virtual. DETAILS: Online program, silent auction, luxury raffle and more, in celebration of 25th anniversary. Registration is free and required. Register by Sept. 22 to be entered to win a door prize. ¼www.coeduc.org/fiesta

School for Creative & Performing Arts, Beatles Tribute Concert Fundraiser | DETAILS: TBA ¼https://scpa.cps-k12.org OCT. 5, WEDNESDAY America Cancer Society, Paint the Square Pink | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fountain Square. DETAILS: Local media, corporate sponsors of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and local breast-health organizations partner for this event.

Presenting Sponsor: Fifth Third Bank. ¼www.makingstrideswalk.org/Cincinnati OCT. 6, THURSDAY Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund, Pink Ribbon Event | Brady Music Center.  STORY, Page 27.

Junior Achievement, Greater Cincinnati Business Hall of Fame | Cintas Center.  STORY, Page 27.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Light The Night | 5:30 p.m. Yeatman’s Cove.  STORY, Page 25.

Thomas More University, Bishop William A. Hughes Award Dinner | DETAILS: Honors those who have made significant contributions to Catholic higher education. Advancement@thomasmore.edu or 859-344-3344. ¼www.thomasmore.edu OCT. 7, FRIDAY Cincinnati Children’s, Andy Grammer Benefit Concert | 8:30 p.m. Aronoff Center. DETAILS: Multiplatinum artist Andy Grammer in a special performance to benefit Cincinnati Children’s. Tickets start at $55. ¼www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/ kaleidoscope-1 Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Annual Hats Off Luncheon | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Smale Riverfront Park.  STORY, Page 27.

Wave Foundation, Annual Nauti Nite | 7:30-11:30 p.m. Newport Aquarium. DETAILS: Attire: blue cocktail.

Food and drink from local vendors, animal encounters, live entertainment and silent auction. Tickets start at $100. ¼www.wavefoundation.org/events/ nauti-nite

OCT. 8, SATURDAY 1N5, Warrior Run 5K | 5:15 p.m.

Mariemont Dogwood Park. DETAILS: Family-friendly event includes 5K run/ walk, 1-mile walk, Kids’ Fun Run, food, music and carnival-style kids’ games. ¼www.1n5.org/warrior-run 4C for Children, Champions Gala | 6-11 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. DETAILS: Cocktail reception, dinner program, dancing, after-party, live music. Attire: Black tie, masquerade optional. ¼www.4cforchildren.org/gala Cincinnati ToolBank, Hammers & Ales | 7-10 p.m. Elevar Design Group, Queensgate.  STORY, Page 27.

Hope4Ukraine, Sounds of Hope Benefit Gala Concert | 5:30-10 p.m.

Roger Bacon High School. DETAILS: Concert including Ukrainian folklore dance group Kalina, pianist Tony Weinstein, CCM’s Preparatory Ballet Program, vocal-instrumental group Veresen and ballroom dancers Olga Filatova and Patrick Clements. Reception, raffle and silent auction drawing. ¼www.hope4ukraineproject.org/gala May We Help, SOAR Expo | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunken Airport. DETAILS: Showcasing healthcare products, services, mobility devices and adaptive sports and recreation for people with disabilities. Keynote: Professional wheelchair basketball player Jacob Counts. ¼www.givebutter.com/kW6IN8 Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center, Havana Nights Gala | Airport Marriott.

DETAILS: Food, entertainment, music. ¼www.nkycac.org/about-us/advocates-5 PigWorks, Queen Bee Half Marathon | DETAILS: Live entertainment, swag, chocolates, massages, medals and after party. ¼www.queenbeehalf.com OCT. 9-10, SUNDAY-MONDAY American Cancer Society, Cincinnati Golf Classic | Kenwood Country Club.

DETAILS: Sunday: Reception, including auction, mission program, dinner and live entertainment. Monday: Morning flight: 8 a.m., afternoon flight: 1 p.m.

Lunch, dinner. Event chairs: David Arends and Ken Black. ¼www.CincinnatiGolfClassic.org

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Nancy Grayson, Sheila Baker and Ramona Blaine perform at 2019 Suits That Rock.

Suits That Rock moves to Ovation Saturday, Sept. 24, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation, Newport Suits That Rock – the Carnegie’s signature annual fundraiser in support of its arts education programs – has a new home, thanks to a partnership with PromoWest Pavilion. A local music tradition for 15 years, Suits That Rock will feature executives from local companies leaving the boardroom in favor of the stage – this year spotlighting music worthy of the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The move to Ovation follows the success of 2021’s event at the Covington Plaza Outdoor Amphitheater, which raised a record of more than $150,000 for local arts education programming for children.  www.thecarnegie.com

2022 Suits That Rock line up RETURNING SUITS: Cliff Adams, Sheila Baker, Ramona Blaine, Tom Bosse, Paul Bromwell, Steve Brunner, Sarah Cameron, Kevin Canafax, John Caulfield, Rick Dews, Elaine Diehl, Jan Diehl, John Domaschko, David Ellis, Gregg Fusaro, Matt Godsted, Ed Hughes, Kathy Laverde, Melissa Lutz, Dave Miller, Bob Mitchell, Susan Morgan, Graeme Murray, Ken Poleyeff, Tim Schigel, Greg Shumate, Gary Wright.

GUEST SUITS: Olivia Amlung, Dan Cahill, Chrissy Dunn Dutton, Fernando Figueroa, Leigh Fox, Nancy Grayson, Louis Kelly, Shari Lauter, Tanya Price, Christine Rochester, John Vitucci.

LLS’ Dawn Berryman with Light The Night leadership team volunteers Alicia Wilhelmy of Seemless Printing and Kate Schroder of Interact For Health

‘Light The Night’ returns in-person to Yeatman’s Cove Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m., Yeatman's Cove, downtown The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky market will celebrate its 2022 Light The Night campaign with a return to an in-person event. The campaign benefits LLS and its funding of research to find cures for blood-based cancers.

Participants in communities across North America carry illuminated lanterns to take steps to end cancer – white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer. Friends, family and co-workers form walk teams.  To form a team or to learn more: 513-698-2432 or christina.bold@lls.org  www.lightthenight.org/events/cincinnati-n-ky

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DATEBOOK OCT. 10-15, MONDAY-FRIDAY Cintrifuse, StartupCincy Week | DETAILS: TBA ¼www.startupcincy.com OCT. 12, WEDNESDAY Bethesda Foundation, Celebration of Angels | 5-8 p.m., Manor House, Mason. DETAILS: Presentation of Mary Jo’s Angels Award for having improved quality of life for cancer survivors. ¼www.bethesdafoundation.com/ events/mary-jos-angels OCT. 13, THURSDAY Life Enriching Communities Foundation, A Musical Feast | 7 p.m. Virtual. DETAILS: LECF partners with CCM students to create a unique artist-residence-program. Virtual musical performances. Online Silent Auction: Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-Oct. 13, 9 p.m. ¼www.lec.org/amf OneSource Center, Celebration of Partners | 5:30-8:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, First Financial Club. DETAILS: Dinner, entertainment and program.

Emcee: WKRC-TV’s Bob Herzog. ¼www.onesourcecenter.org/ please-join-us OCT. 14, FRIDAY Stepping Stones, Annual Sporting Clays Tournament | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sycamore Pheasant Club, Loveland. DETAILS: New and experienced shooters welcome. Besides clay shoot, live auction and exclusive raffle packages. Dinner and winner announcements follow tournament. ¼www.cincysportingclays.org OCT. 15, SATURDAY Beechwood Home, Annual Gala | 6-10 p.m. Kenwood Country Club.

DETAILS: Cocktails, dinner and dancing to Soul Pocket. Honorees: Most Rev. Earl Fernandes and Dr. Robert W. Neel IV. ¼www.beechwoodhome.com Bethany House Services, Ales to Zinfandels | 7-10 p.m., Glendale Lyceum. DETAILS: Wine and beer tasting with fine wines, craft beers, appetizers and desserts. Music, silent auction, raffles and more. Tickets start at $100. ¼www.bethanyhouseservices.org 26

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Cycle for Life | Rhinegeist Brewery Distribution Center, Camp Washington.

DETAILS: Features 15, 30, and 45-mile ride through downtown and Ohio River Scenic Byway to Lunken Airport.

Morning fuel stations, fully marked routes. Finish back at distribution center for festival of craft beers, live music and more. ¼https://fightcf.cff.org/site/ TR?fr_id=9244 Journey to Hope, Hope Celebration Gala, Raffle and Silent Auction | 7-10 p.m. Cincinnati Woman’s Club. DETAILS: Raffle open online Oct. 7. Hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, raffle and jazz. Tickets: $75 ¼www.jtoh.org Parental Hope, Swing for Hope Golf Outing | 9 a.m. Devou Park Golf Course. DETAILS: Golf, cart, donut breakfast, water bottle, boxed lunch, three drink tickets, bloody mary and mimosa bar, prizes. Tickets: $100 or $400 per foursome. ¼www.parentalhope.org/ swingforhope2022 OCT. 20, THURSDAY St. Vincent de Paul, RetroFittings | 6 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. DETAILS: Showcases original designs from UC DAAP students. On-site boutique with items from SVDP thrift stores, silent auction and fundraising program. ¼www.retrofittings.org

American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Cincinnati | Yeatman’s Cove.

DETAILS: 5K walk and run options available. Walk registration is free; 5K run registration coming soon. Event chair: Donna Salyers. ¼www.makingstrideswalk.org/Cincinnati OCT. 22-23, SATURDAY-SUNDAY Ohio River Foundation, Cincinnati Coffee Festival | Music Hall. DETAILS: Local and regional coffee roasters, coffee and tea shops, bakers, pastry shops and chocolatiers. Latte Art Throwdown, Latte Art in Action, demonstrations and presentations, live music. ¼www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/ cincinnati-coffee-festival-2022 OCT. 23, SUNDAY Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, 2022 Taste of MNM | Noon-2 p.m.

Purcell Marian High School. DETAILS: TBA ¼www.mercyneighborhoodministries. org OCT. 27, THURSDAY Boys Hope Girls Hope, Hearts for Hope Gala | 6 p.m. Paul Brown Stadium, East Club Lounge. DETAILS: Honoring late Michael Burke Sr. Cocktail hour, silent auction, raffle, dinner, live auction and music. FindLaw senior client development consultant Mike Brown will host. ¼www.bhghcincinnati.org

OCT. 21, FRIDAY Enquirer, Woman of the Year | ¼www.enquirerwoy.com Guiding Light Mentoring, Annual Igniting Future Leaders Gala | 7-9 p.m. The Ventura, Norwood.

DETAILS: Seated dinner, awards and scholarship ceremony, silent and live auction. Keynote: Kevin Hines. Emcee: WLWT’s Ashley Kirklen. Tickets $100. ¼www.guidinglightmentoring.org/ annual-gala OCT. 22, SATURDAY Africa Fire Mission, Chama Fundraiser | 6-10 p.m. Cincinnati Fire Museum. DETAILS: Admission to museum, live and silent auctions, special program, dinner and VIP wine tasting. Tickets start at $25. ¼www.africafiremission.org

Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Dream Makers: Forward Together | 5:30-8:30 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom.

DETAILS: Cocktails, appetizers, program, dinner. Emcee: Kyle Inskeep, WKRC-TV. Tickets start at $175. ¼https://dreammakers.cycyouth.org

Tender Mercies, Annual Gala: A Bewitching Night | 6:30 p.m.

Newport Car Barn, Newport. DETAILS: Hosts: Local 12’s Bob Herzog and Sheila Gray. Entertainment from Soul Pocket.

Live and silent auctions. ¼www.tendermerciesinc.org/events OCT. 29, SATURDAY Children’s Law Center, Inc., Boots, Bourbon, & Biscuits | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Receptions Event Hall, Erlanger.

DETAILS: Brunch, bourbon-tasting bar, open bar, live music and entertainment, auction. Tickets: $65. ¼www.childrenslawky.org/ boots-bourbon-and-biscuits Learning Grove, Gala in the Grove | 6 p.m. North by Hotel Covington.

DETAILS: Cocktails, dinner, live music, silent and live auction. ¼www.learning-grove.org NOV. 3, THURSDAY 55 North, North Star Soirée | Hilton Netherland Plaza. DETAILS: Honoring Suzanne Burke, president/CEO, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. ¼www.55north.org NOV. 4, FRIDAY Cincinnati Museum Center, Layers of Nature | 7-11 p.m. DETAILS: Adults only/21+ event. Light bites, cocktails, programming, live music and exclusive access to CMC’s exhibits. Plus, explore two newly opened exhibits, Made in Cincinnati (opening Summer 2022) and John A. and Judy Ruthven Get Into Nature Gallery (opening Fall 2022). $150 Early bird tickets available through Oct. 7.

Tickets $225. ¼www.cincymuseum.org/layers 

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DATEBOOK Brian Tiffany and Deana Taylor

Tiffany and Taylor co-chair Hats Off Friday, Oct. 7, John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park, downtown After two years as a hybrid community picnic, the Cincinnati Parks’ Hats Off Luncheon will return to an in-person event. Traditionally a spring event but moved this year to the fall, the luncheon is one of the city's premier fundraisers, supporting Cincinnati Parks.

Guests enjoy a champagne reception followed by a gourmet luncheon, organized by the Women’s Committee of the Cincinnati Parks.

To date, the event has raised more than $4 million. The Hats Off co-chairs are Brian Tiffany and Deana Taylor.  www.cincinnatiparksfoundation.org/programs/ hats-off-luncheon/#HOL-get-tickets

Proscan event to honor Chambers Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:30-11 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, The Banks The 2022 Collinsworth Proscan Fund Power of Pink honoree is Janet Chambers, founder of I Have Wings. The Power of Pink award was created in 2007 to honor the efforts of a Tristate individual or organization that has used first, or second-hand experience with breast cancer to give back to the community. The award recognizes often unnoticed people who dedicate their time to promoting breast health.

A staple of the social calendar since 2002, first as a luncheon and now as an evening celebration, the Janet Chambers Pink Ribbon The Party Continues this year features a concert by KC and the Sunshine Band. There are no tables, only theater seating. Light snacks, soft drinks, and pizza available gratis and cocktails available for purchase at concessions.  www.ccpf.org

New Queensgate location set for ToolBank’s Hammers & Ales Saturday, Oct. 8, 7-10 p.m., Elevar Design Group, Queensgate The Cincinnati ToolBank will host its 10th Hammers & Ales fundraiser at a new Queensgate location. Over nine years, Hammers & Ales has welcomed nearly 2,500 guests and raised more than $150,000 to support the ToolBank’s mission of lending tools to charitable organizations across Greater Nick Yust and Mike Nauman compete Cincinnati. in a tool game at a previous event Hammers & Ales is a night filled with local food trucks, craft brews from our Brewers Philanthropy Awards winners, dancing to a DJ from the Cincinnati Music Accelerator, tool-themed games with great prizes and a silent auction. Tickets start at $35.  www.cincinnatitoolbank.org/events/hammersandales

Cure Starts Now adds West Side Angel Run to its portfolio Sunday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m., St. Jude Apostle Parish, 5924 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati Sophie’s Angel Run, a staple of Cincinnati’s West Side since 2008, annually attracts thousands of families, friends and runners. The Meinhardt family started the 5K run/walk in 2007 after losing their daughter Sophie to a rare and aggressive brain tumor.

In 2021 the campaign was able to raise more than $85,000, which benefitted Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and provided $5,000 in scholarships to students at local Catholic schools.

In 2022, the event was renamed “The Angel Run,” with event coordination turned over to the families of The Cure Starts Now. The Meinhardt family is still involved and wants to ensure the event can continue to provide value for years to come.  www.csnevents.redpodium.com/the-angel-run-2022

Business Hall of Fame honors five inductees Thursday, Oct. 6, Cintas Center, Xavier University Junior Achievement of OKI Partners, in cooperation with the Cincinnati Museum Center, will induct five new laureates into the Greater Cincinnati Business Hall of Fame in a black-tie event at Xavier University’s Cintas Center. The selection committee is dedicated to inspiring tomorrow's business leaders and entrepreneurs through its laureates, including this year’s class: David Foxx, d.e. Foxx & Associates; Phillip O. Geier Jr. (deceased),

David Foxx

Phillip O. Geier Jr.

David J. Joseph

Cincinnati Milacron; David J. Joseph (deceased), The David J. Joseph Co.; Mary Miller, Jancoa Janitorial; and Bob Morgan, The Cincinnati Insurance Companies. Proceeds from the event support Junior Achievement’s

Mary Miller

Bob Morgan

programs in financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship for area students in grades K-12.  www.HOF.JAPartners.org

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In the News

Alphonzo Wesson, Jonathan Knosp, Kathy Wade and Carissa Ray at the 58th annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards

Oil portrait of Robert G. Stachler

by Carl J. Samson

Robert Viney

Community members participate in groundbreaking for the new academic center: Paul Meier, mayor of Crestview Hills; Melissa Lueke, former member of the board of trustees and co-chair of the Second Century Campaign; Wilbert Ziegler ’53, honorary chair of the Second Century Campaign; Judith A. Marlowe ’69, chair of the Thomas More board of trustees; and Joseph L. Chillo, president of Thomas More University.

Learning Through Art wins two more Emmys

Local author signing book on repairing our divisions

Thomas More holds groundbreaking for new academic center

Learning Through Art Inc., led by co-founder and CEO Kathy Wade, won two Ohio Valley EMMY awards: Children/Youth/Teen (19 and under) Long or Short Form Content for their Books Alive! For Kids Special A Black Anthology of Music: The Resilience of Jazz; and Performer/ Narrator/Program Host (across all categories) for cast member Rico Bruce Wade as the special performance episode’s book reader as well as a performer. The production crew of Kathy Wade, Carissa Ray, Jonathan Knosp, Alphonzo Wesson and Jeff Barklage were recognized for their win with Emmy statues at the 58th annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards ceremony in Columbus. Rico Bruce Wade was not able to attend the ceremony in person, but his award was accepted by his niece, Karlyn Wade-Richardson.

Mason resident Robert Viney, a former marketing executive at Procter & Gamble Co. and Arm & Hammer, will sign copies of his book, “American Turning Point,” at 11 a.m.

Sept. 3 at Joseph-Beth Cincinnati. “Most Americans,” Viney said, “believe government is on the wrong track, is broken and is not capable of solving our major problems.” Viney said his book presents fact-based, unbiased and nonpartisan actions that people can take.

Thomas More University held a groundbreaking for its newest academic center, a 34,000-square-foot building that will house advanced technology and state-of-the-art classroom environments. The ceremony took place near the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel parking lot, located behind the Thomas More Saints baseball field. The groundbreaking was part of the inaugural Alumni and Family Weekend, five days of events and celebrations to welcome alumni and families to campus, while including current students. The inaugural Saints Sustainability Celebration was also observed.

Samson oil portrait honors legacy of Taft Law’s Stachler Taft Law has honored the late Robert G. Stachler, a prominent Cincinnati attorney, with an oil portrait by acclaimed Cincinnati artist Carl J. Samson. Recently unveiled at the Taft Center, the painting depicts a standing Stachler wearing his noted Bengals tie. “We are delighted to have this magnificent work hang in our offices as a reminder of Bob Stachler’s legacy,” said James Zimmerman, head of Taft’s Cincinnati office. Stachler joined Taft Law in 1957 and rose to serve as head of the firm’s litigation practice for more than 25 years. He represented numerous Fortune 500 companies, the Cincinnati Bengals and former Cincinnati Reds player/manager Pete Rose. Stachler retired from Taft in 2000 and died in July 2019.

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Girls on the Run, Gamma Phi Beta mark 10th year of partnership Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and Girls on the Run International are celebrating a decade of partnership in their mission to empower and support confident girls and women. Since 2012, Gamma Phi Beta has raised more than $4 million for Girls on the Run, which has served 1.6 million girls during those years.

The two nonprofits have shared the philanthropic focus, Building Strong Girls, with more than 75,000 Gamma Phi Beta collegiate members since 2012.

Gamma Phi Beta at the University of Cincinnati, Miami University and Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati have served approximately 20,000 girls over the partnership.

“At Girls on the Run, everything we do connects directly back to our mission to inspire all girls to be joyful, healthy and confident,” said Annie Horn, executive director of Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati.

Brighton Center celebrates opening innovative housing project Brighton Center will hold a grand opening of its Opportunity House on Sept. 14. The home near Northern Kentucky University aims to develop post-secondary educational opportunities and stabilize housing for young adults 18-24. Opportunity House will provide the support and pathway to labor market success for those who traditionally have experienced barriers to completing education beyond high school. Opportunity House features 15 efficiencies and a one-bedroom apartment with individual bathrooms and kitchenettes. The building includes a large group room, classroom, full kitchen and small meeting rooms. Brighton Center is engaging volunteers to serve dinner for the residents and stock the property with household goods. 

NAMES IN THE NEWS

2022 Honorees (from left): Philanthropist of the Year: Bill Burwinkel Volunteer of the Year: Stacey Meyer Youth in Philanthropy: Joseph Kayne Outstanding Corporation: John Richardson of Sugar Creek Lifetime Achievement Award: John Olberding

Five named winners in annual National Philanthropy Day recognition T

he Cincinnati chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has named its honorees for the 2022 National Philanthropy Day recognition of outstanding community service. The chapter will recognize the honorees – nominated by local nonprofits – at a Nov. 17 luncheon at Music Hall. This year’s winners:

 Philanthropist of the Year

West Sider William J. Burwinkel is the founder and chairman of the board of National Marketshare Group Inc., a manufacturer’s representative. A U.S. Army veteran in Vietnam, Burwinkel is the 2003 founder of the Adopt A Class Foundation and is active in bringing Greater Cincinnati businesses and community groups together to serve as mentors and role models for urban children.

He was a 2011 Cincinnati Business Courier Second Act award recipient. In recognition of his years of service and dedication, including 21 years on its board, the Dan Beard Council of Boy Scouts of America awarded him its highest non-scout honor, the Silver Beaver Award. Burwinkel participated in Leadership Cincinnati class 31 in 2009. He was appointed to the board of Great Parks of Hamilton County in 2016 and was re-appointed in 2020. The Rotary Club of Cincinnati named Burwinkel a recipient of its annual Jefferson Award for community and public service.

 Volunteer of the Year

The loss of her mother to suicide in 1988 and the impact Fernside had on her emotional journey afterward led Stacey Meyer to a lifetime of service with the nonprofit, which provides grief counseling to children.

Meyer is a fine-wine manager at Heidelberg Distributing Co., where she has worked since 2004. A Sharonville native and Princeton High School 1996 graduate, Meyer earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Cincinnati. Meyer began

volunteering at Fernside at 18 as a group night facilitator, a role she continues today. Meyer’s passion for wine and food led her 13 years ago to create a food and wine fundraising event for Fernside. First called Gourmet Sensation, it’s now known as Gourmet Melodies, held this year in August.

and La Soupe. Several years ago, SugarCreek started a rescue program to donate food that would otherwise have gone to landfills to LaSoupe and Master Provisions. Between 700 and 900 pounds of food a year have been saved through the program.

 Youth in Philanthropy

John Olberding has been a principal of Chanticleer Consulting since 2010, and he is the former president and CEO of Skystone Ryan, a Cincinnati-based firm that at one time had 14 U.S. and seven international affiliate offices. His 40-year career in nonprofit development has included directing successful capital, annual and planned giving programs; executive searches; and training and strategic plans. He has worked with more than 250 health, religious, educational, cultural, environmental and social service organizations locally, nationally and internationally.

Olberding is a second-generation fundraising professional. His father, Greg Olberding, was one of seven founding members of the Cincinnati AFP chapter in 1979, and both father and son have served in leadership roles and been honored by the chapter numerous times. John Olberding is a Miami University graduate, and he did graduate work in theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, where he also served as director of development before entering the consulting field. He is an author and frequent speaker at national conferences. Olberding also has been a community volunteer, coach or board member with North Avondale Montessori, Clark Montessori High School, Church of the Nativity Parish Catholic Inner-City School Endowment, Fountain Square Fools and St. Ursula Villa.

In addition to his work with nonprofit organizations, Tristate sports fans may know him for his work as press-box public address announcer for the Cincinnati Bengals and official statistician for Xavier University men’s basketball.

Joseph Kayne is the founder of a new nonprofit, the Power of Music, which helps relieve social isolation by bringing music to community groups. Kayne is involved with theater and singing at Indian Hill High School, where he is a senior. Last year, he appeared as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” and Laurie Laurence in “Little Women.”

Kayne also competes in mock trials and is editor-in-chief of The Hill, the school’s newspaper. Kayne was born in New York City but has lived in Cincinnati for 10 years.

 Outstanding Corporation

John G. Richardson was only a teenager in Chicago when SugarCreek was founded in Washington Court House in 1966. He worked for the company through high school and college, learning every aspect of the business. Shortly after graduating from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, he became plant manager of the then newly acquired facility in Dayton, Ohio. Since taking over the company in 1990 when his father, John S. Richardson, retired, he has transformed the family-owned business from a raw bacon manufacturer with $50 million in annual sales to a widely diversified company with more than $1 billion in annual sales and six facilities, including two in Cincinnati. Richardson has contributed to his community for years, helping local sports teams, building low-cost housing and day care centers, and being a consistent supporter and sponsor for various fundraising events and campaigns, especially for Stepping Stones

 Lifetime Achievement Award

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NAMES IN THE NEWS

Melissa McDonald

Enock Sadiki

Patrick Raverty

Cheryl Young

Vanita Ellington

Manny Hernandez

Ashleigh DuBois

Stephanie Cornett

Jason Harris

Greg Carmichael

Ramona Toussaint

Felicia Zakem

Angela Crawford

Joe Moffett

Jacob Edmonds

Jennifer Holladay

Steve King

Sarah L. Weiss

Jodie Gates

Daniel Betts

Jennifer Dougherty

Susan Goldberg

Andy Holzhauser

Chad Molley

Chandler Patterson

Kristal Renner

Robert Shapiro

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World Affairs Council-Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky welcomes new staff members Melissa McDonald as global education lead and Enock Sadiki as summer global guide fellow. It also named new board members Patrick Raverty and Cheryl Young.

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Vanita Ellington has joined the African American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s Minority Business Assistance Center as outreach coordinator, providing certification assistance, access to capital opportunities and outreach to business clients.

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Learning Grove named Manny Hernandez of First Financial Bank and Ashleigh DuBois of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to its board of directors.

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Community Shares named Stephanie Cornett as its new development officer.

Cornett will assist in fundraising activities to benefit Community Shares and its member charities interacting with individual donors, corporate workplaces and foundations.

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Center for Independent Living Options added Jason Harris to its board.

Greg Carmichael, executive chairman and retired CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp, has been named the 2022 campaign chair for the United Way of Greater Cincinnati.

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Ramona Toussaint has been named executive director at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center.

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Felicia Zakem has been named the new director of community planning for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, working to align the Federation and its partner agencies’ impact to reflect community needs and trends.

Sarah L. Weiss is stepping down as the chief executive officer of the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center after 18 years with the organization, effective Sept. 22.

Its board chair, David Wise, will assume interim CEO duties while Weiss will serve as a senior advisor.

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Leadership Excelleration has named Angela Crawford its new chief marketing officer and consulting partner.

Joe Moffett has been named dean of Arts & Sciences at Gateway Community & Technical College.

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Jodie Gates assumed her position as the artistic director of Cincinnati Ballet and Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy, effective Aug. 1.

Jennifer Holladay, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s manager of information and volunteer services, has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Employee of the Year Award by the National Industries for the Blind board of directors.

Beech Acres Parenting Center has named eight new members to its board: Cincinnati Recreation Commission Director Daniel Betts; Cengage Group vice president Jennifer Dougherty; University of Cincinnati Foundation academic medicine corporate and foundation relations director Susan Goldberg; Donovan Energy partner Andy Holzhauser; Erlanger-Elsmere Schools Superintendent Chad Molley; Homefull special projects coordinator Chandler Patterson; Fifth Third Bank senior portfolio manager Kristal Renner; and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine pediatrics professor Robert Shapiro.

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The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) named Jacob Edmonds as its business growth manager, a newly created role.

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Montgomery resident Steve King, a vice president of Wealthquest and a 16-year member of the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, has been installed as president of the club.

Cincinnati Nature Center named Karen Sieber as its new director of development.

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Alfonso Cornejo

Holly Mazzocca

Kay Geiger

Paul Verst

David DeBruine

Akira Drummonds

Corey Heller

Jenny Collopy

Mike Dunn

Becky Beaulieu

Dora Anim

Penelope Orr

Eleanor Haussler

Joce Arvisais

Marie Rusincovitch

Nikki Hollis

Kathy Kelly

Mike Michael

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Interact for Health named Alfonso Cornejo, president of Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA, and Holly Mazzocca, president of Bartlett Wealth Management, to its board of directors.

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The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce named Kay Geiger, recently retired president of PNC Bank, Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, and Paul Verst, chairman/chief executive officer of Verst Group Logistics and Zenith Logistics, as recipients of the NKY Community Award.

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Best Point Education & Behavioral Health named David DeBruine as the winner of its inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award.

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The Crossroads Center named Akira Drummonds as behavioral health services clinical director.

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The Christ Hospital Health Network hired Corey Heller as its new chief human resource and people officer. Jenny Collopy assumed the role of interim vice president, chief marketing and communications officer.

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Lighthouse Youth & Family Services named Penelope Orr as its senior human resources director.

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Last Mile Food Rescue named recent Deloitte retiree Eleanor Haussler to its board.

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Mike Dunn, who nearly doubled the size of Cincinnati’s St. Vincent de Paul nonprofit, is leaving the charity at the end of the year for an undisclosed new opportunity.

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Taft Museum of Art named Rebekah (Becky) Beaulieu as the museum’s next Louise Taft Semple President and CEO, effective Sept. 19.

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Dora Anim, a Greater Cincinnati Foundation executive, has returned to her roots – taking the helm of Bethany Legacy Foundation, a startup health foundation in Madison, Ind.

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services named Joce Arvisais as its new chief financial officer.

Marie Rusincovitch has joined the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative as chief development officer, and Nikki Hollis was recently promoted to chief program officer.

The TriHealth board of trustees named Kathy Kelly chair of its board, succeeding Ralph (Mike) Michael, who will continue as vice chair of the board. 

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Gifts/Grants Ann Viancourt, community partnership manager-healthcare and schools, Freestore Foodbank, with Megan Torbeck, marketing manager, LaRosa’s Inc. at a check presentation at The Learning Grove in Price Hill, one of the Freestore Foodbank’s school pantry locations.

WAVE foundation reports more than $75K in grants

Local arts groups secure $3.2 million The Ohio Arts Council awarded nearly $3.2 million to 98 arts organizations in Hamilton, Butler and Warren counties as part of its July grantmaking process. The council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities. The arts council board approved $18.25 million in grants at its July 20 meeting. The 98 local grants were part of 764 grants approved at the meeting, constituting its major fiscal year 2023 funding round. The local grants ranged from $1,000 to nearly $750,000, the latter figure awarded to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

First Financial grants $25K to Upspring First Financial Bank and the First Financial Foundation provided $25,000 to UpSpring, a Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky organization focused on empowering children experiencing homelessness. The funding supports UpSpring’s annual fundraiser and summer enrichment camp for children, now in its 25th year and serving 120 students.

PWC wins $10,000 grant from Sule Foundation People Working Cooperatively, a $12 million nonprofit that provides home repair, weatherization and accessibility modification services for low-income homeowners, has received $10,000 in funding from the Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation. The average cost of a repair for PWC is $1,500.

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Buddy card sales result in $35K donation to Freestore LaRosa’s Family Pizzerias presented a check for $35,000 to Freestore Foodbank to support its school pantries program throughout Greater CincinnatI. The funds will be used to stock the Freestore’s 58 school pantries in 19 counties with shelf-stable and frozen food items, as well as health and hygiene products. LaRosa’s contributed $5 to the school pantries effort from every $10 Buddy card purchased by guests at all Greater Cincinnati LaRosa’s Family Pizzerias from April until early June.

First Financial delivers 128 backpacks First Financial Bank operations associates delivered 128 backpacks to the United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Backpacks for Success program, which assembles, collects and distributes backpacks filled with school supplies for students. The number of backpacks nearly tripled the internal goal the First Financial team set at the beginning of the campaign.

Foundations help with $122K pool restoration at St. Joseph Home St. Joseph Home celebrated the reopening of its warm-water pool area this summer, thanks to grants from the Farmer Family Foundation, the Sutphin Family Foundation and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The home has had a warm-water pool since 1992, but it had been closed for three years in need of repair.

WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium received several recent grants totaling more than $75,000. A $50,000 award from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation supports the Living Curriculum Initiative at Cincinnati Public Schools. The fall 2022 relaunch of Gill’s Club is being funded by the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee. A gift of $1,000 came from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Summertime Kids 2022 in support of Camp WAVE. A grant renewal of $25,000 from the Charles H. Dater Foundation provides support for the Community Outreach Scholarship Fund.

AYE awards $45K in scholarships to 26 students Advocates for Youth Education announced the winners of its 2022 college scholarships: Thirteen area seniors were selected for scholarships in the amount of $3,500 each, for a total of $45,500. AYE members donate their own money each year to provide these scholarships. The scholarships are for African American high-achieving seniors who are involved in the community and have financial need. AYE members are a diverse group of successful women, primarily African American.

Sule foundation grants $10K to North Fairmount’s summer camp North Fairmount Community Center has received a $10,000 grant from the Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation for its free summer camps for the children of North Fairmount. The “I Love Myself Summer Camp” welcomed children ages 5 and up to receive snacks, summertime academic reinforcement, healthy physical activities, introduction to career paths and more, while providing a safe and healthy environment.

Wave Pool receives NEA grant for Welcome (M)Art Wave Pool received its first National Endowment for the Arts grant for $20,000 to continue the Welcome (M)Art program in 2023. Wave Pool calls Welcome (M)Art an opportunity for social discourse that blurs the lines between art gallery, grocery and dinner party. Artists can create immersive and interactive installations at the Welcome Project, a storefront at Wave Pool in Camp Washington focused on the immigrant and refugee experience that includes a small food market and teaching kitchen.

55 North secures $55,000 in funding for senior services Local nonprofit 55 North received two grants to support its services for seniors. The John Hauck Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, awarded 55 North $20,000, while the Marge & Charles J. Schott Foundation gave the organization $35,000. 55 North’s support services are available to anyone age 55 years or older who lives in Norwood or in Cincinnati’s East End, Hyde Park, Madisonville, Mt. Lookout, O’Bryonville and Oakley neighborhoods.

Foundation grants aid Leadership Council board training Leadership Council for Nonprofits announced it received grants from two local foundations in support of its BOLD, or Board Orientation + Leadership Development, program. The Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation approved a two-year grant totalling $13,000, and Greater Cincinnati Foundation gave $10,000. Both grants will enable the Leadership Council to help address racial discrepancy in nonprofit board leadership through strategic outreach, recruitment and partnerships.

Santa Maria receives support for workforce development, preschool programs Santa Maria Community Services received $45,000 from the U.S. Bank Foundation for its workforce development program, targeted toward individuals who face barriers to employment, financial and education goals.

Santa Maria also has been awarded a one-year

grant from the SC Ministry Foundation for its Promoting Our Preschoolers program, a family-focused, kindergarten-readiness program that works with families, schools and the community through home visits. SC Ministry promotes the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, which founded Santa Maria in 1897.

Kentucky Colonels grants salute N.Ky. nonprofits

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Grant to help Ohio River Foundation fight invasive plants The Ohio River Foundation has received a $25,000 grant from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation to support invasive plant and tree removal by the Ohio River Valley Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area. ORV CISMA is a coalition of nonprofits, agencies and businesses working to coordinate efforts toward controlling and removing invasive species in a 22-county area in the Ohio River valley.

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Stoking the flame of Cincinnati’s ‘Black renaissance’ Interviews by Byron McCauley with dancer David Choate, artist Gee Horton and musician Kick Lee David Choate and Gee Horton with Byron McCauley “You don’t paint what you see, you paint what you feel.”

– Romare Bearden, 20th century American artist

“I believe dance came from the people, and it should be delivered back to the people.”

– Alvin Ailey, founder of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater

“Music is music, ultimately.

If it makes you feel good, cool.”

– Prince, musician, composer, entertainer

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ou probably recognize those artists – Black American trailblazers in arts and culture.

While Cincinnati’s muscular arts infrastructure rivals bigger cities with bigger budgets, the city has struggled to cultivate, retain and elevate Black and Brown performers. Movers & Makers wanted to address the disparity. Meet David Choate, dancer; Gee Horton, visual artist; and Kick Lee, musician and music entrepreneur.

Choate, a self-trained dancer, is the founding director of the Revolution Dance Theater, a Cincinnati nonprofit organization building cultural diversity in dance and leveling the playing field for minority dance students. He is also house manager for the Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts. Horton is a Cincinnati selftrained visual artist whose work can be found in the Mercantile Library and the Cincinnati Art Museum, among others. Lee is executive director of the Cincinnati Music Accelerator, making Cincinnati a music city through advocacy, job placement and education.

I spoke with Choate and Horton together, and Lee separately. Content has been edited for clarity and brevity.

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performances they can relate to gives kids an opportunity to try something new and see if they like. If my life and my story changed like that, then I just wonder how much more impact we can have if we scale that up to so many more.

McCauley: Thank you again for joining me and allowing me to participate in interviewing you guys. The arts in Cincinnati have always been a treasure for us because it’s a core value entrenched in our city. But I want to talk David about being an African American Choate man doing art in Cincinnati.

Choate: I am the founding producing artistic director for Revolution Dance Theater. We get to create art that employs, promotes and attracts African Americans. This is quite interesting when you think about my background because I had zero, I guess, direct connection to dance or the arts in general. I actually thought I was not a fan of plays, musicals, but ballet in particular.

McCauley: Wow.

Choate: I remember seeing one as a kid and it never being explained to me. And thinking “There’s no words to this, what is going on here?” But obviously, fast forward through working, through stage management, through lighting and design and kind of being in that world, I took a ballet class to get an understanding of the Photo by Tina Gutierrez for Movers & Makers terminology. And someone said that they saw something in me McCauley: That’s often the case. You find and they gave me a chance to train and I besomebody, you light a fire in someone and then came a professional dancer from there. Starting they burn for themselves. Gee, tell us your Revolution Dance Theater has given me the story. tools and the opportunities to change other people’s lives as well.

Horton: I don’t come from the traditional There’s a stigma, particularly around baldisciplinary practice of being formally trained. let, as it relates to Black people. More than a I too had that non-traditional route into my stigma, there’s a history, a documented history, artistry. And also, what I heard from David’s of discrimination against African Americans talk, is that I found a sense of identity through when it comes to ballet. So, to be a part of that which has been directly tied to my mission doing the same exact thing, corporately, as as an artist. And really that is to create works individuals did for me is so special. To bring

FOCUS ON: Arts & Culture of art that highlight the Black experience in a way that promotes beauty, complexity, and also a form of resistance.

I was in the corporate space and trying to navigate that world. Since I’ve made that transition, it’s been a lot of unraveling of … the best way I can say is … learned behaviors and roles in which I’ve played and had to play in work environments. And so there’s this ability to unravel and break away from all those different forms of conditioning. And my art has given me the perfect platform to work through, as well as tell stories and narratives really rooted in showing the world how beautiful Black people are.

McCauley: When you can move people with the thing that you love to do – especially being Black males in this country – the way you express yourself in dance and art really is kind of transcendent. So, talk to me about how those experiences sort of shaped your lives, but also the lives of others.

Choate: It’s affirming for me. So another part of my history is growing up in the Black church.

I’m actually a licensed minister still – well I guess my license never got taken away [laughs].

So, I have this entire point of my life where I got to stand up pretty much every Sunday behind a microphone with the goal of trying to inspire change or to create, impact or inspire hope. But it was in some ways very limiting because it was always tied to “but you have to believe in this thing” or “we have to first make an agreement here.” What is so great to see, particularly in the African American space, is that I can still communicate those messages of hope. I can still try to inspire change. I can still try to have this excellent impact but instead of “preaching” from a stage, using art to do it.

Horton: I appreciate every bit of that. I think in relationship to me and my art, when you take the source of my inspiration and how tapping into that and creating it and what that can do to impact and inspire others … It’s really wild when I think about it because all of my subjects are real people and real people who are directly connected to me. I tend to focus on relatives who are adolescents, teenagers, and at this very moment within my practice my subjects are teenage adolescents because I’m really into exploring that transformation into adulthood, because we don’t talk about that enough.

McCauley: Neither one of you are classically trained. David, you did lighting work and Gee, you were a social worker and a basketball

coach. That’s really a diverse background from which to emerge into your calling. Was there a moment when you thought, “I have to do this thing,” regardless of, say, the promise of monetary gain?

Choate: I can tell you that I was not motivated by money for sure. Being in retail was my background, and I like business and I like things that make sense – structures and processes. They sold me on trying to go far in the corporate space. There’s a guy that I was kind of pacing along with for the longest time and right now he’s one of [the] senior vice presidents of Walgreens. It’s really nice, and so I think “Oh, I could be making his salary …” [All laugh.]

accepted the commission at the Mercantile. I felt like the walls were caving in and I had this dual identity. I would consider myself Gary Horton who worked in the corporate space during the day, but a visual artist at night. The start of 2020, I consider that was the death of Gary Horton and Gee Horton was born.

I say that because it relates to my process of creating this portrait of Peter H. Clark, who was the first African American member at the Mercantile, but beyond that, he was a pioneer in CIncinnati. He was an advocate, an abolitionist, and did a lot to really support teachers … Black folks who were navigating and migrating from the South up North looking

Choate: It was literally not about Gee just dance. I was challenged at Horton a very young age that you don’t start a business [because] it’s something you wanted to do or even because it’s your hobby. There needs to be a need that you are solving, a gap you’re filling. When I learned about the disparities as a professional dancer, I was kind of looking around and I’m the only one in the room all the time.

Hearing about dance legends like Raven Wilkinson being threatened by the KKK trying to get off her tour bus. Just to perform ballet? Really? Having to lighten her skin just so she could be on stage with her white counterparts.

Arthur Mitchell, legendary guy, handpicked by George Balanchine himself, but he can’t perform his work on national TV because it’s asinine for a Black man to dance with a white woman. That motivated me. So everything that I just talked about now contributes to the fact that before my organization, it had been 16 years before any single Photo by Tina Gutierrez for Movers & Makers Black woman had been employed to dance ballet in Cincinnati and we have a major national ballet company right for a better way of life. And he saw that Black here in our city. That’s a problem. teachers needed to be in Black schools teaching Black students. In the process of creating Peter McCauley: That’s very powerful. Changing the H. Clark, I was kind of creating who I was as world through art. There’s an aspect of social well. justice here. Gee, you were commissioned by the Mercantile Library, and you had an instalMcCauley: Do you have hope for the future of lation at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Talk your occupations, of your gifts in Cincinnati? about that journey.

How do you continue to manifest that?

Horton: I felt like at the time when I took the leap to become a full-time artist, I had just

Horton: Honestly, I think the future is really bright within the creative collective in our city.

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FOCUS ON: Arts & Culture In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that I think, in relation to Black artists and Black creatives in CIncinnati, there’s truly a renaissance happening. I don’t know if a lot of people really understand that. I think for folks like David, myself and Kick, we’re in the thick of it and we’re just so focused on our own individual lanes. But I do feel like we are an extension of a legacy that was already created before we got here. I think the work that we’re doing now is really rooted in optimism and I think that the future is bright for this young demographic of creatives that are coming up.

Choate: I am cautiously optimistic when I think about the future because of two things, and not to go too deep, but If we’ve learned anything from history is that mankind learns nothing from history [laughs], so seeing how things have happened over time you would think, “This is it. Things are finally going to change.” But then as time passes … disappointment. So when I look at the instances, sort of the beginning of this really big wave, particularly across the country, but really here in Cincinnati as well … when I’m looking at George Floyd and the riots and … a lot of organizations changing their funding focus to align and corporations changing their philanthropy to align with supporting Black organizations, I think it is beautiful to see so many people rally around us at this moment, but I pray that it is what Gee said, that it is a true renaissance. And the word that we shamefully plug is not renaissance, but revolution.

Kick Lee with McCauley McCauley: Kick, talk about your journey in music and music education in Cincinnati.

Lee: Our community in Cincinnati was never built for Black and Brown individuals in arts and culture. Primarily because there weren’t enough Black and Brown people in arts and culture to help really develop interest or give people the opportunity to truly understand our creative genius. But due to the pandemic, I feel like all of that has changed, because now people of all backgrounds do value and now do understand what we bring to the overall field of arts and culture.

McCauley: Why just during the pandemic?

What do you think spurred that?

Lee: I think what spurred that is people had nothing else to do but be at home, sit, watch and listen. They literally had nothing to do but pay attention, and because of that they became more focused and aware of the

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problems going on overall in the world, but as well in arts and culture. And as I’ve always told many people – still to this day – I feel like arts and culture is what helped all of us survive the pandemic. No matter where you looked, no matter where you went, no matter what you saw, it was art that interpreted the issues of what’s going on in our world and our society, especially with Black and Brown people.

McCauley: You founded the Cincinnati Music Accelerator and I think one of your core values is to “put an end to starving artists.” Talk about the importance of that.

Lee: So the meaning behind “putting an end to the cycle of starving artists” is pretty much in what it says. Really working to end that term that’s saying “the starving artist” because art is more than just a person being creative, it is a career option. It is an opportunity for someone to not just make a living, but a life and sustainable one. And with where we are now, I am pretty much focused primarily on bringing more and better awareness to that through the art of music, but of course as a whole in the arts and culture world.

McCauley: Anytime you look back to pre-civil rights, it always left Black people behind. But now, that seems to be changing.

Lee: We’re in the middle of a Black renaissance, specifically here in Cincinnati. And with that happening I feel like our arts and culture community and ecosystem will be bigger, broader, brighter, and more inviting and welcoming to those who don’t feel like they are welcome or those who don’t even know that they are welcome. Because folks like myself and my peers are paving the way for it to be more

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McCauley: You’re a young man but you’re a veteran in the music industry and you’ve been blessed that your talent has apparently allowed you to shift the paradigm around the concept of “the starving artist.” How have you done that and how are you teaching others to do that?

Lee: Well, one way we have done that is we found innovative and creative ways to bring better Photo by Tina Gutierrez for Movers & Makers awareness as well as better focus on music creatives and our music ecosystem inclusive, to be more inviting, to bring better as a whole. And various ways we do that is we awareness, to bring broader opportunities, and partner with 3CDC and have been funded to truly show that we are a people, individuals

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Notable leaders in Arts & Culture Movers & Makers asked the major arts & culture organizations in the region to introduce their “notables” to our readers, part of a new regular feature highlighting influential people in various sectors of Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit economy. The organizations were invited to identify their notables within three categories or identify their own category.

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Brian Isaac Phillips, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, is celebrating his 20th season of artistic leadership. Phillips has guided the company to artistic and financial success, including the opening of The Otto M. Budig Theater and the completion of Shakespeare's 38-play canon, making CSC one of the first five theaters in the U.S. to accomplish this milestone. In September 2022, Phillips will be recognized by Mayor Aftab Pureval and the City of Cincinnati for his service at CSC. The proclamation states that “Brian’s commitment to producing Shakespeare and the Classics in innovative and inspiring ways has made Cincinnati Shakespeare Company a destination for an estimated two million theatergoers from all lip over the Midwest over the a c P hil s Is a last 20 years…” Phillips an serves on the Westwood Works board and, when not working, he loves to travel with family. 

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In addition to leading fundraising efforts, Scott and his team are responsible for the museum’s Layers series, an adults-only evening and fundraiser. If you’re looking for Schuster on the weekend, you’ll find him on the fairways of Miami View Golf Club in Cleves or exploring Cincinnati with his wife and kids. He’s also a member of the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business faculty, which keeps him connected to his alma mater. 

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Eric Newsom, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, serves as vice president of philanthropy. He leads the Freedom Center’s fundraising efforts and is key in executing development initiatives as the organization approaches its 30th anniversary. His customer-focused experience and mission-driven approach are valuable additions to the organization’s leadership team. Previously, Newsom om ews spent 25 years in the retail sector, working in marketcN ing, sales, operations and various leadership roles, including with Dillard’s and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Newsom is an avid news reader and professional sports fan, particularly basketball. Originally from Cleveland, Eric loves vacationing in warm weather and the beach. 

During her seven years as theater director, Maggie Perrino has worked tirelessly to raise The Carnegie’s profile by creating programs for everyone. She's also navigated productions through a pandemic and revised The Carnegie's theater season er r in o ie P format in 2022. In April gg and May of 2021, Perrino reinvented the theater's spring production series by hosting outdoor productions to keep patrons safe during peak COVID times. Perrino then reimagined the theater's 202223 season by introducing its new Summer Theater Series in repertory format. The series featured many of the same cast in productions of “Into The Woods,” “Rent” and “George Remus, The Musical,” June through August on Carnegie's Otto M. Budig Stage. 

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Pettiford came to CCM from Stanford University, where he served as assistant dean of students in the Graduate Life t if o r d Pet Office. Prior to that, he served in several key dd administrative roles at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Pettiford spent over 15 years as a working actor in numerous Broadway, Off Broadway and National Tour productions, as well as commercials, voice overs and international performances. 

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Marjoram Lynn, Cincinnati Opera’s New Works Development artistic coordinator, is a longtime opera lover.

A classically-trained musician and performer, Lynn also brings a love for art, drama and new music to their role. Lynn assists in the execution and planning of Opera Fusion: New Works, a nationallyunique partnership with UC’s CollegeConservatory of Music focused on new works development, and they are also involved in the company’s ef- Lynn m forts to commission new arjora M operas. Lynn sources and creates supertitles, including those for the 2022 world premiere operas “Fierce” and “Castor and Patience.”

Beyond the new/unique sides of opera, their dominant interest is diversity and representation in opera. 

Elizabeth Hardin-Klink, Contemporary Arts Center, is creative learning director, where she oversees the development and implementation of all creative t h H ar di n - K li n k programming. After join- lizabe ing the CAC in 2013, Hardin-Klink increased family programming attendance by 240%, established a teen curriculum and developed a new homeschool curriculum. She maintained programming through the pandemic, effectively shifting to virtual and currently offering a mix of digital and in-person activities. Her curriculum is part of nearly 300 total community activities connecting with nearly 33,000 people. Hardin-Klink is also a key leader in the completion of the Creativity Center, which will drastically increase the CAC facility’s capacity for creative exploration. 

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Marcus is committed to DEIA and inclusive management and brings a fresh perspective to one of the area’s largest arts organizations. 

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Carmen Greiner, Cincinnati Boychoir, is the newly appointed executive director. Greiner oversees the Boychoir’s operations and financial resources and, with the artistic director, helps develop the season and tour schedule, ensuring that the programs support the mission and vision of the Boychoir. Greiner joined the Boychoir immediately after graduating with her MBA/ MA in arts administration from the University of re i n e r en G Cincinnati. Her arm education and history as a choral singer give her an informed perspective on children’s choral organizations, and she also provides a unique perspective as a member of Gen Z in a leadership role. Outside of work, Greiner enjoys fiber arts and is also a euphonium player. 

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As museum manager, Michael Hurst is the epitome of 21c Museum Hotel’s core value of engaging the community. He finds a way to partner with and offer its platform to local artists and organizations of all kinds, and what’s most important to him in this partnership is that it benefits both parties; both gain something meaningful in return. He gives much to the team, and even more so when given the opportunity to support the community. From recent work to support local artists rst el H u like Michael Coppage cha Mi and Emma Robbins, Ruya, Beyond Ballet, White Whale, Greater Cincinnati Native American Coalition and countless others, you don’t have to look far to find his impact in this community. He takes 21c’s inclusiveness to another level. 

Kyle Wynk Sivashankar, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, is vice president of human resources. Sivashankar has spearheaded initiatives to advance diversity, equity and k Si v a s h a n k a r W yn inclusion in the workplace. y le Under his leadership, the CSO was named a 2020 leader in gender equity

by Ellequate, formerly known as Queen City Certified. Sivashankar was recently selected by the League of American Orchestras to serve on its inaugural LGBTQIA+ leadership committee. An advocate for reform in the industry, Sivashankar has shared his expertise with arts organizations in Cincinnati and across the country. Favorite thing to do when not working: International travel, spending time with his husband and working out. Something of interest that most don’t know: A first-generation college graduate, he started his career working with blind and visually-impaired adults and children. 

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Shawnee Turner, Contemporary Arts Center, is director of interpretation and visitor experience. Her responsibilities include oversight of front line staff, school programming, in-gallery learning and didactics, editing, the docent program and training. She also manages the CAC’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility plans and has earned certificates e Turner in Diversity and w ne ha Inclusion and Cultural Competency.

Under her leadership, the CAC has begun a process of self-reflection and improvement through an IDEA lens, with regular reporting and assessment, ensuring that the organization truly embodies its mission of bringing art and creative process to all people. 

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Marcus Margerum, Contemporary Arts Center, has been serving as interim director since July 2021, having joined the CAC in March 2021 as deputy director and chief business officer. Under his leadership, the CAC served approximately 46,000 people across all programs in the 2021 season, with 32,000 enjoying free or low-cost community programming. Margerum is overseeing the long-awaited renovations to the UnMuseum, soon to be reopened within a new Creativity Center. Margerum is a graduate of Leadership Cincinnati, Class of 45 and is on the board of the Cincinnati African American Chamber. 

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She joined Cincinnati Opera in spring 2021, helping spearhead the company’s Summer at Summit, presenting live opera performances in a COVID-safe way. This outdoor season at Blue Ash’s Summit Park was a huge success, selling out weeks in advance. 

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Dr. Stephanie Lampkin, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, serves as curator, managing the museum’s growing collections and contributing to the research and installation of permanent and temporary exhibitions. Her role and expertise were instrumental in helping the Freedom Center earn reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums during the 10-year renewal process. Prior to joining the Freedom Center, Lampkin worked in a variety of historical institutions, including the Delaware Historical Society and Science History Institute. She holds a masters and doctorate in history from the University of Delaware. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, gardening, karaoke and tennis. She played cello in school and hopes to learn guitar. 

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Arts & Culture ArtWorks MISSION: We transform people and places through investments in creativity.

American Legacy Theatre MISSION: To nurture the growth and develop-

ment of both the American audience and artist in every community it impacts.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati MISSION: To educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

Cincinnati Boychoir MISSION: To enhance and deepen every boy’s creative expression, community engagement and cultural appreciation through the vocal arts.

Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra MISSION: We create intimate, transforma-

tive experiences that connect the musically curious.

Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society MISSION: A trustee-led nonprofit dedicated to preserving the history of Memorial Hall and enhancing it as a place for culture, arts and community.

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus MISSION: Strive for excellence; support and

nurture our members; entertain our audiences; work for justice, inclusion and harmony between the LGBTQ community and the community at large.

Cincinnati Public Radio MISSION: Cincinnati Public Radio is the

trusted, independent source of journalism, music and culture empowering a vibrant, engaged and informed community.

Cincinnati Observatory Center MISSION: To maintain the integrity and heri-

tage of an historic 19th century observatory and to educate, engage and inspire our community about astronomy and science.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company MISSION: A resident ensemble theater company bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for all.

Contemporary Arts Center MISSION: Bring art and the creative process to all people through exhibitions, performances and experiences that open minds.

Fitton Center for Creative Arts MISSION: Building community excellence through the arts and culture.

Friends of Music Hall MISSION: To preserve, improve, promote and provide education about Cincinnati Music Hall.

Indigo Hippo MISSION: To keep usable materials out of the

waste stream, getting them into the hands of our community through our thrift store and arts programming.

Ish Festival MISSION: Bring people together in explora-

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tion of Jewish and Israeli arts and cultural traditions.

Learning Through Art Inc. MISSION: To provide quality performing

arts programs in support of arts education, literacy, community development and engagement, encouraging multicultural awareness and understanding.

Manifest MISSION: To stand for quality in the

visual arts; importance of creative research; meaningful and accessible artbased experiences; deep learning outside academia; rigorous documentation of exceptional art for posterity.

May Festival & Vocal Arts Ensemble MISSION: We exist to engage, energize

and connect our community with the highest quality performances of great choral music.

MUSE Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir MISSION: An inclusive and feminist cho-

ral community advocating for peace and social justice.

ROYAL Theatre Company MISSION: To be the premier youth-

focused performing arts center in southwestern Ohio.

Taft Museum of Art MISSION: Cincinnati’s home for art.

Wyoming Fine Arts Center MISSION: Our mission is to educate, cre-

ate experiences, and nurture appreciation in music and other creative and performing arts across all ages, races, abilities and backgrounds.

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Ten Thousand Villages Cincinnati MISSION: We create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair-trading relationships.

HOW YOU HELP: We rely on more than 1,000 volunteers to help us accomplish our mission. Volunteers help out with many aspects of our operations, from the warehouse to the sales floor.

ABOUT US: We are a fair-trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. Featuring products from more than 130 artisan groups in over 30 countries, we have been bringing fair trade to the Queen City for over 15 years.

WAYS TO HELP: Share artisan stories – Unpack a hand drum from India. Learn about Fair Trade. Show a child where Kenya is on the map. Transport recyclables to the recycling center. Restock the store of handicrafts. This is just a sampling of the activities undertaken by volunteers. Store Volunteer – Help by greeting and interacting with customers, unpacking and checking orders, assisting with displays and operating the cash register. Offsite Sale – Volunteers help pack, prepare the event space, transport necessary items, work the sale, return product and more. Offsites are fun, flexible and a great way to share the mission of Fair Trade one step further.

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Wave Pool MISSION: Wave Pool creates community fulfillment through artistic opportunities.

HOW YOU HELP: As a small and fairly young organization, we rely on volunteers to help us keep our doors open, our community engaged and our programs running smoothly. Whether by volunteering to teach a class, gallery sitting for just a couple hours a month or helping set up for one of our outdoor community festivals, you will be making a difference for Wave Pool, artists in Cincinnati, and our city as a whole.

ABOUT US: Wave Pool is a socially-engaged art center that acts as a conduit for community change through artist opportunities and support.

Pairing communities’ knowledge of their needs with artists’ sense of possibility, Wave Pool provides a structure whereby contemporary art and artists can be integral contributors to the fabric and success of our city by helping us build relationships and collective knowledge around complex issues, centering the insights and experience of those most intimately affected.

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ilman Partners’ Nonprofit Leadership Practice team recently hosted a roundtable discussion focused on succession planning and leadership transition. Local nonprofit leaders gathered to hear experiences from the panel, which featured Tianay Amat, president and CEO of Cincinnati Works, Peggy Zink, outgoing president and CEO of Cincinnati Works, as well as Sharon Fusco, Redwood’s executive director and CEO, and Jeffery Hassan, Redwood’s board president.

The panelists discussed lessons learned in their leadership transitions. Here are the highlights of their discussion:

Plan the process The search process for a leadership successor cannot be rushed. One organization on the panel completed the transition in less than a year, while the other took a bit more time.

Identify when the transition will occur and work backward from then.

Leadership transitions for nonprofits are complex and nuanced. The board of any nonprofit organization serves as the strongest advocate for successful transition. Documenting the plan and timeline, and communicating those elements to the board, is critical. This is an opportunity to assess the organization and examine the need for cultural change, discuss internal vs. external candidates, and to create a search committee and clarify its responsibilities.

Form a balanced search committee The search committee should represent the diversity of the organization and the community it serves. The panelists agreed that choosing members of varying ages, races, genders, and tenures with the organization helps to maintain objectivity throughout the process. Including board members is helpful, too, because of their knowledge of the organization. Being a member of a search committee is a time-consuming endeavor. Each search committee member will commit extra time to finding qualified candidates.

A search committee should be formed six to nine months before the transition. Some of its members will be involved even after the baton is passed – essentially morphing from a “search committee” to a “transition

committee” to help orient the incoming leader. While the board must be highly involved in the process, it’s a good idea to limit involvement for the sake of efficiency.

Avoid situations where the full board wants to interview the candidates. Instead, give the board reports of interview progress and invite board members to a reception at which they can meet candidates prior to the final vote.

Leadership transitions for nonprofits are complex and nuanced. The board of any nonprofit organization serves as the strongest advocate for successful transition.

Maintain open communication Exiting leaders must communicate openly with the board from the start of the process.

Set up regular meetings to discuss details like a timeline, successor qualifications and leadership styles, and progress. Donors, politicians and members of the community who would be affected by a change in the organization must be kept in the loop. As one panelist said, “When people are writing checks, they want to make sure the organization is stable and has a good future.” Employees should also be informed about the transition. The nonprofit world is rooted in commitment and transparency, so it’s logical for the leader to be transparent with staff about high-level details.

Select the best candidates Nonprofit work is driven by mission and values, and these must stay at the forefront of any leadership transition. Ask yourself: Is your organization a place that will attract strong candidates? Are the candidates’ values aligned with your mission? The best candidates are often the ones who ask the most questions. A panelist reminded the group that hiring great talent is a two-way street. A

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quality candidate should be inquisitive about many facets of the opportunity, and the outgoing CEO should act as a salesperson for the role and organization.

Clarify who is in charge The amount of time it takes for the new leader to step fully into the role depends on leadership style. One panelist stated that she wanted a quick transition and a “clean break” that would reflect her as the new leader.

Another panelist had the opposite experience, asking the outgoing CEO to stay connected for a few months to offer guidance and support. One panelist said that, as the predecessor, she wanted to step into the background so the new leader could be seen as clearly in charge. While staying connected for purposes of mentoring, she chose not to take an influential board position. Hosting a ceremony to mark the official change of leadership also helps make it clear to staff and community members who is now in charge.

Nonprofit leadership transitions can be disruptive for community members, staff and donors. It is crucial to plan and communicate openly through the process of identifying and orienting a new leader, and starting as early as possible is beneficial to any organization.  Plessinger is a partner and co-lead of the Nonprofit Leadership Practice team at Gilman Partners. Gilman Partners is an executive search, talent acquisition, and leadership development firm with more than 40 years of experience in recruiting. Gilman Partners performs more than 100 searches each year, including nearly 20 nonprofit executive searches. www.gilmanpartners.com

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Cincinnati Opera pirate party celebrates and supports inclusivity, advocacy Cincinnati Opera hosted its annual Pride Night celebration in July, an event celebrating the organization’s welcoming and inclusive tradition in the LGBTQ+ community. Music Hall’s Corbett Tower was transformed into a pirate-ship ballroom where more than 200 guests danced following a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance.” Drag artists Stixen Stones and Honey Stix-Chimera performed live. Cincinnati Opera also honored Board Member Doug Ignatius and his husband, Bruce Preston, for their longtime love and support of the arts, and for their advocacy for both Cincinnati Opera and the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Night raised more than $20,000 to support the company’s diversity, equity, inclusion and access efforts.  www.cincinnatiopera.org

Honorees Doug Ignatius and Bruce Preston with Cincinnati Opera Board President Liz Kathman Grubow and event chair Brian Tiffany. Timothy Giglio, Christian Miller, Kent Shaw and Bruce Preston

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Christopher Anderson, Center Stage board associate Katherine Anderson, John Fredeking II and incoming Center Stage Board Chair Brett Willson

Drag artists Honey StixChimera and Stixen Stones

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Christian Patterson, Tess Klibanoff, Meredith Miller, Bryan Shaeffer and Shaun Shaeffer

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Voices of Giving Awards honor 17 philanthropists

Honorees Dr. Lawrence Brennan and Karen Enzweiler, Karen Zanger, Mike West, Sue West and Laura Menge

The Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council recently honored 17 philanthropists with Voices of Giving Awards for their generosity and foresight in contributing to charitable organizations. The 24th annual awards event, held at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, paid tribute to Greater Cincinnatians who have chosen to leave a charitable legacy with a bequest or other type of planned gift to a favorite organization. All honorees were selected by their benefiting cause. Co-chairs of the awards committee were Felicia Zakem and Lauren Copeland. The council is a professional association for people whose work includes administering planned gifts.

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2022 Voices of Giving honorees and their nominators:

Honoree Ellen Camm, Gail Kist-Kline, Heather Sherwood and honoree Bill Camm

Mindy Rosen and honoree Paula Steiner Derek Petruskevich, honorees Lisa and Keith Daniels

• Rich and Lynn Arnold, St. Joseph Home • Deanna Behrens, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens • Thelma and Harvey* Bergman, Marjorie Bergman Adler and Steven Adler, Mallory Mandel Adler and Jeffrey Adler, and BreeAnna Rosen Berman and Michael Berman, Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati • Dr. Lawrence Brennan and Karen Enzweiler, Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Beth Benson, Amy Fecker, Donna Mancini and honoree Deanna Behrens

• Dr. William “Bill” Camm and Ellen Camm, Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences • J. Keith and Lisa M. Daniels, Northern Kentucky University

Kitty Lensman, honorees Tim and Barb Rawe, and event co-chair Lauren Copeland

• Lee and Rosemary Fisher, Miami University • Rilla Foster, CET-Cincinnati Public Television

Honoree Rilla Foster and emcee John Lomax

• Dr. Kelly Hale, Cincinnati Public Radio • Trish and Ron Hanna, Maple Knoll Communities • Tim and Barb Rawe, Brighton Center • Carolyn Scheve, Mount St. Joseph University • Corky Steiner and Rick* Steiner, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati • Paula Steiner, Freestore Foodbank • Jami Vallandingham, CET-Cincinnati Public Television • Mike and Sue West, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Honoree Jami Vallandingham, Dan Virzi, Sue Ellen Stuebing and Kitty Lensman

• Barbara Weyand, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park *posthumously

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Mary Kay Koehler, 2022 president of Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council

Jessica Steiner, Joey Steiner, Ellen Steiner and honoree Corky Steiner

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Executive Leadership Committee member Alicia Wilhelmy of Seemless Printing, 8-year-old Jack Pomeroy and his mom, Sara Pomeroy with the Cincinnati Ballet.

Jack is a Leukemia survivor and 2022’s honored hero.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society kicks off ‘Light The Night’ campaign Local Leukemia & Lymphoma Society staff, along with the 2022 executive leadership committee, hosted a June kickoff breakfast at Kenwood Country Club for the Light The Night campaign. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky business leaders were invited for networking and breakfast followed by a program about cancer in the workplace and how companies can make a difference in the lives of blood cancer patients.

With events in over 100 U.S. markets, Light The Night is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s longest-running and largest campaign and fundraising event. Participants can walk in honor, support and memory of those who have battled cancer. In Cincinnati, Light The Night takes place Oct. 6 at Yeatman’s Cove.  www.lightthenight.org/events/cincinnati-n-ky Photos by Teah Longland Photography

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Executive Director Tom Carleton and board member Dr. Peter Ruehlman Jack Pomeroy and his father, Sid, a member of the executive leadership committee from Messer Construction. Jack was diagnosed with leukemia at 2 years old and is in remission.

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Altafiber golf outing boosts Bell foundation

Altafiber CEO Leigh Fox with University of Cincinnati men’s basketball coach Wes Miller

Altafiber hosted its annual golf outing, benefiting the Bell Charitable Foundation, at Coldstream Country Club. Several celebrities attended, including Byron Larkin, Wes Miller, Sean Miller and DerMarr Johnson. With more than 170 in attendance, the golf outing and subsequent silent auction raised more than $100,000 for the foundation, which was created in 2020 and will focus on economic and social mobility, environmental sustainability, technology, and health and well-being. Funding for the foundation comes mainly from altafiber, which gives over $1 million annually to charitable causes. Altafiber vendors Palo Alto Networks, Mulesoft/Salesforce, Accenture and KGPCo/Corning were among the contributors.  www.bellfdn.org

Todd Lewinski and Bob Spencer placed first in the tournament. Three youth First Tee members with First Tee Executive Director Alicia Yund

Sporting clays event benefits Beechwood Home residents More than 70 sporting clay enthusiasts gathered at the Sycamore Sporting Clays Club in Miamiville to compete and support the Beechwood Home, whose 80 residents cope with neurological conditions such as ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease. Event participants enjoyed a morning of shooting, a lunch prepared by the club and awards for the best shooting skills. All proceeds benefited programs at the Beechwood Home.  www.beechwoodhome.org

The high overall team prize went to Drake Perry, George Heffner and Jeff Blum (with trophies). Also pictured are Beechwood Home CEO Patricia Clark and Dan Shiels. George Heffner (in green) also took home the men’s high overall prize. Lisa Hinton from Mellott and Mellott took the ladies’ high overall prize, presented by Dr. Patricia Clark, Beechwood Home CEO, and Dan Shiels.

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Prime Cincinnati GM wins 14th ‘Dancing for the Stars’

Prime Cincinnati general manager Sebastian Castillo and his dance pro, Doreen Beatrice “Dancing for the Stars” alum and judge Terry Foster, Ginger Loftin and Cincinnati Arts Association CEO Steve Loftin

Prime Cincinnati general manager Sebastian Castillo and his dance pro, Doreen Beatrice, received a perfect score of 30 to take first place at the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 14th “Dancing for the Stars” in June at the Music Hall ballroom. The popular event, inspired by the hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” pairs Cincinnati celebrities with local professional dancers in a competitive program at which the audience votes and judges scores determine placings. Skystone Partners President Elizabeth Knuppel placed second, and Mercy Health director of external relations Jill Jansen placed third. WOW Windowboxes CEO Bret Schneider raised nearly $20,000 to claim the fundraising award.

“Dancing for the Stars” is CAA’s largest fundraiser, and this year’s event raised more than $85,000 for the nonprofit’s arts education programs, including the Overture Awards – the nation’s largest locally run high school arts scholarship competition. Now in its 26th year, the Overture Awards has granted over $950,000 to Tristate students and schools. Founded in 1992, CAA oversees programming and management of the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall.  www.cincinnatiarts.org

Dance pro Bonita Brockert with partner WOW Windowboxes CEO Bret Schneider

Skystone Partners President Elizabeth Knuppel and pro dancer Josh Tilford

Judges Michael Betz, Amy Tobin and Terry Foster Sinclair Broadcast Group (owner of WKRC-TV) senior vice president Jon Lawhead and dance pro Maura Garuccio

The 2022 “Dancing for the Stars” crowd enjoyed dancing.

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Hemmer’s golf outing raises over $50,000 for Bayley The 17th George Knittle Memorial Bayley Golf Classic at Western Hills Country Club came back in full swing after two years’ hiatus due to the pandemic. The event, founded and hosted by Bill Hemmer, co-anchor of Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom,” raised more than $50,000 for the Bayley, a nonprofit retirement and wellness community in Delhi that was founded in 1990 by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Hemmer created the event as a tribute to his late grandparents, Helen and George Knittle, who were Bayley residents. Over 17 years, the event has raised more than $1.5 million.

This year’s event included the opportunity to watch Bayley residents create art, assisted by artist Maureen Born, as part of the Opening Minds through Art program.

Bayley is a certified member of this intergenerational art program for people with dementia, funded through the Scripps Foundation at Miami University. More than 100 golfers participated. Turner Construction was this year’s tournament sponsor.  www.BayleyLife.org

Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer, Bayley President and CEO Adrienne Walsh and Bayley Board Chair Doug Bennett

Bayley Activity Director Rosemary Eagle Artist Maureen Born and Bayley Activity Supervisor Rosemary Eagle with Bayley residents creating art

Plante Moran’s Greg Hensley

Georganne Knittle Hemmer with George Knittle, of Kansas City, who is not a relative but is a Bayley supporter because of the shared name.

Golfers have a Par-Tee to support ToolBank The Cincinnati ToolBank hosted over 100 golfers at Winton Woods Golf Course for its annual Par-Tee for the ToolBank golf outing. Groups consisted of event sponsors, ToolBank board members and organization supporters.

The outing generated over $35,000 to aid the ToolBank’s mission and its tool-lending program for nonprofits, schools, churches, community groups and other charitable organizations. Golfers received co-branded gifts from sponsors, including Bartlett Wealth Management, Grant Thornton and Richards Industrials.

On-course games helped golfers, including a cornhole throw to deduct a stroke and a tape measure to shorten putts. Dinner included proximity prizes and raffles for Puma Golf items and donated products from Stanley Black & Decker. Republic Services chipped in to support the golfers’ BBQ dinner.

The winning foursome comprised ToolBank board members Julie Italiano and Lonnie Grayson along with ToolBank supporters Mark Merkel and Chad Cutter.  www.cincinnatitoolbank.org

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Chad Huedepohl, Doug Nurre, Troy Kehr and Justin Taulbee Matthew Thomas, Christina Croswell, Steve Boemker, Adam Butcher and Andy Plancarte

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Reds broadcaster Jim Day with Phil Castellini, Reds president and COO

Reds telethon generates $230K A recent Cincinnati Reds’ game featured the 10th annual Reds Community Fund Telethon, presented by PNC Bank and made possible by Bally Sports Ohio. The fundraiser generated more than $230,000.

The telethon highlighted the fund’s key programs and stories, offering a gift package featuring a 1920s Reds replica jersey, Reds aviator sunglasses and other gifts for a $100 donation.

The action kicked off with a pregame show featuring Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench, who spoke with Reds broadcaster Jim Day. Fellow Reds broadcaster and former pitcher Chris Welsh joined board members and volunteers to take orders in the call center.

Day also interviewed Reds RBI softball players Presley Kruse and Andralyn Brown. Kruse, set to attend Mount St. Joseph University, was the 2022 recipient of the MLB RBI for RBI Scholarship and the Cincinnati RBI Scholarship. Brown, who will continue her softball career at Kentucky State University, was named the 2022 Youth Academy Member of the Year.

Reds President and Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini joined Day to highlight a community makeover that took place on Aug. 4 in Lincoln Heights.  www.mlb.com/reds/community

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Speaking to Reds broadcaster Jim Day, Andralyn Brown was named 2022 Youth Academy Member of the Year.

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Angels’ Castle hosts fundraiser at Peterloon Estate Angels' Castle recently hosted dinner and drinks at Peterloon Estate in Indian Hill to introduce guests to the mission and vision of the three-year-old nonprofit. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails, a raffle and a five-course dinner from Garnish Catering. The founding Reyes family plans to build a residential treatment campus for young adults with intellectual disabilities on 22 acres in Springfield Township.  www.bit.ly/3zF4mUj Nick Glasgow, Elizabeth Doriott, Derek C. Hindman, Keith Bookbinder, Maria Mason, Cheryl Bernstein, David Bernstein

Angels’ Castle Board President Dr. Beatriz Porras and Peterloon Estate Executive Director Jamie Rodgers

Type & Print Museum gets $20K from ‘Plumber Open’ Cincinnati Type & Print Museum was the recipient for the first time of the eighth annual Super Plumber Open golf outing, organized by the Teepe Family Foundation. A sold-out event of 144 golfers in June at the Clovernook Country Club led to a $20,000 donation to the museum.

The museum is one of more than 25 programs within BLOC Ministries, which works to improve life in Lower Price Hill. The museum’s goal is to provide a trade and skills that lead to self-sufficiency, breaking the cycle of addiction and other negative patterns for Lower Price Hill residents.

By 2025, the museum hopes to have placed 60 individuals in well-paid jobs in the printing industry, in which Cincinnati has long been a leader.  www.cincinnatitypeprintmuseum.org

Bruce Walton, Gary Walton, James Murphy and Mike Walton

Second ‘Paws in the Park’ attracts crowd to Tower Park More than 100 gathered for the second annual “Paws in the Park” at Tower Park in Fort Thomas. The event, which benefits Campbell County FURever Friends, included a performance by the Performance Dog of Ohio and music by the Derek Alan Band. Tim Koester of Fidant Wealth Partners was a sponsor.  www.campbellcountyfureverfriends.org

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Chris Morris with RJ the donkey and Kelly Kremer Performance dogs of Ohio

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FC Cincinnati, Flying Pig join forces, raise $150K for charities

The FC Cincinnati Foundation and Pig Works/The Flying Pig Marathon hosted the third annual FCC3. Participants took part in a 3-mile run or walk before entering TQL Stadium for the TQL Watch Party as FC Cincinnati took on Philadelphia Union on the road. With over 3,000 participants, the event – sponsored by Medpace – raised over $150,000 in support of FC Cincinnati Foundation and Pig Works Charities.  www.fccrace.org FCC3 top finishers Will Cadwell (15:15.2), Patrick Johnson (15:54.2), Stephen Pair (16:18.5), Katarina Smiljanec (17:40.6), Sarah Clark (18:19.3) and Tricia Brichler (19:09.3), pictured with Pig Works CEO Iris Simpson Bush, WKRQ-FM’s Mollie Watson, FC Cincinnati President Jeff Berding and Kate Solomon, FC’s vice president of community relations and executive director of the FC Cincinnati Foundation.

Fulcher golf outing raises $63,000 for WAVE Foundation WAVE Foundation is benefiting from more than $63,000 raised at the David Fulcher Putt for Penguins, the 11th annual golf outing hosted by former Cincinnati Bengals player David Fulcher and his wife, Judy.

The outing at Wetherington Golf and Country Club in West Chester attracted dozens of celebrities. Presenting sponsor was the Joe and Laura Haas family.

WAVE is an independent nonprofit working in partnership with the Newport Aquarium.  www.wavefoundation.org

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Cincinnati Bengals great David Fulcher (center, white shirt) recruited former teammates and other local sports celebrities.

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Easterseals, Redwood bridge Ohio River with interstate merger Officials of Cincinnati-based Easterseals and Northern Kentuckybased Redwood gathered on the Purple People Bridge with community leaders, staff, clients and their families to announce that the two agencies would merge to serve clients across all of Greater Cincinnati. The new Easterseals Redwood is the premier regional provider of solutions and support for individuals with disabilities, veterans and those facing economic challenges. The organization serves more than 7,000 individuals and families in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky from birth through adulthood with child care, therapy services, education and workforce development programs.  http://eastersealsredwood.org

Sharon Fusco, CEO of Redwood, and Pam Green, CEO of Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber President Brendon Cull

Redwood Foundation Board Debbie Tweddell

Redwood Board Chair Jeff Hassan spoke at Easterseals-Redwood combination announcement.

OneNKY Alliance President and CEO Karen Finan

Findlay Market salutes Blackowned partners for Juneteenth Findlay Market hosted a Juneteenth weekend celebration showcasing its Black-owned businesses and community partners.

A panel discussion brought together community leaders and business owners to discuss the history and importance of the holiday. The panel included Tim Barr (Cincinnati Young Black Professionals), Alice Frazier (It’s Commonly Jazz), Paul Booth Sr. (city of Cincinnati) and Adoria Maxberry (artist and educator), and was moderated by Black Is Excellence founder Kai Stoudemire-Williams.

Nick Jackson Speaks had conversations with several merchants and vendors about the importance of Juneteenth.

Merchants included Kevin Foston of Makers Bakers, Damien Thompson of Honey Child Pops, Ebony Williams of Flavors of the Isle.

The celebration concluded with a ticketed tasting. Proceeds support market merchants, outdoor market vendors and Findlay Kitchen members. More than 2,000 tickets were sold.  www.findlaymarket.org

Panelists Paul Booth Sr., Alice Frazier, Tim Barr and Adoria Maxberry

More than 20 Black-owned businesses participated in the Juneteenth tasting event, including Chico’s Cheesecakes.

Chamaele, a Black-owned honey shop owned by Jayni Walker, participated in the Juneteenth tasting event.

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Furniture Fair golf outing raises $95K for Leukemia & Lymphoma The Furniture Fair Golf Outing, benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, was held at Shaker Run in Lebanon. Fortyfour foursomes helped raise $95,000 at the event. Furniture Fair is also presenting sponsor of Cincinnati’s Light The Night walk on Oct. 6 at Yeatman’s Cove.  www.lightthenight.org/events/cincinnati-n-ky The LLS team, Max Hilb, Matt Stockwell, Nate Krugman and Ryan Rizzo, had a blast on the course.

Dawn Berryman and Bill Daniels shared this year’s net donation amount.

Kyle Cannon got ready to hit the links at Shaker Run. The Ashley Furniture team enjoyed an amazing day supporting LLS. at jun gl e ji m s i n te rn ati on al m ar ket

The Furniture Fair volunteer staff got golfers ready for a great day of golf.

Lisa Daniels and Jennifer Vogel dropped snacks off to the golfers.

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PLAN donors kick off annual giving program Donors and friends of Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Southwest Ohio enjoyed an evening at the Cincinnati Museum Center and explored the Neil Armstrong Space Exploration Gallery to celebrate the launch of the organization’s annual giving program, "One Trip around the Sun." PLAN helps families develop long-term care plans, works with families to find a way to support those plans financially and carries out a lifetime as a family surrogate.  www.planswohio.org

PLAN donors gathered in the Museum’s Center’s Armstrong gallery. PLAN Board Members Gary and Debby Sparks

The Power of Music spreads joy to community in song The Power of Music, a nonprofit that seeks to enrich the lives of people who are isolated or detached from the broader community by bringing them live music performed by high school students, has visited many area nonprofits this year. Some of the performances were at the Victorian at Riverside, Catholic Charities and Easterseals. The organization was founded by Indian Hill High School senior Joseph Kayne. “It was truly beautiful seeing the effect this amazing music group brought to the individuals we serve,” said an Easterseals activity coordinator.  www.powerofmusicih.org

Barb Brookbank, a resident of the Victorian at Riverside in Covington, with students from Indian Hill High School’s The Power of Music. (Back row) Luis Vega-Torres, Franny Bell, Sydney Frost, Sarika Singh, Joseph Kayne, Preston Marx, Joshua Knehans and Marko Petrovic; (front row) Barbara Brookbank, Natalie Cathy, Emma Stacey and Hrishi Rawat

Youth program helps clear invasive plants, remove trash, improve trails Members from Groundwork Ohio River Valley and partners Cincinnati Parks, the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Metropolitan Sewer District, Cincinnati Zoo and Great Parks gathered in Mt. Airy Forest to celebrate summer season accomplishments by the Green Team, the nation’s largest youth green workforce program.

Centered in environmental justice and climate change equity, youth employees accomplished hundreds of hours of professional development and fieldwork: invasive species were cleared from over 40 acres, 1,400 pounds of Nadia trash removed from waterways, and five miles of trails were enhanced.

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Golfers tee up to raise money for St. Elizabeth Healthcare More than 200 golfers took part in St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Golf Classic held at Eagle Creek Country Club in Dry Ridge and the Sugar Ridge Golf Course in Lawrenceburg. The event, presented

by CalComm Indiana Communications Consultant and KLH Engineers, raised nearly $65,000 to help services at St. Elizabeth Cancer Center grow and to support other St. Elizabeth programs.

Community generosity, dedicated donors, St. Elizabeth associates and a commitment to improving care allow St. Elizabeth to expand to regions beyond Northern Kentucky, including Southeast Indiana.  www.stelizabeth.com/community-outreach/foundation Michael Schuster, Bill Santen Jr., Great Oaks President and CEO Harry Snyder, Rob Linneman

St. Elizabeth Healthcare oncologists Dr. Doug Flora and Dr. Dan Flora

Great Oaks event raises $40,000 for foundation Golfers and crafters came together at Blue Ash Golf Course to support the Great Oaks Education Foundation. The annual Great Oaks Education Foundation Golf Classic raised over $40,000. The foundation plays a vital role in expanding access to quality careertechnical programs and services for youth, and changes students’ lives through support before and after graduation.  www.greatoakseducationfoundation.org

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Translator shares Rumi’s work across centuries to support the Well New York-based poet, translator and singer Haleh Liza Gafori offered insights from her new book, “Gold,” to Cincinnati to benefit The Well and Mindful Poetry Moments. Three events over two days with partners the Hive, WordPlay and Embra Studio brought the wisdom of 13th century sage and mystic Rumi to more than 150 guests through Gafori's new translations and raised nearly $10,000 for The Well. Nourished by the nonprofit A Mindful Moment, The Well provides programs, practices and connection that mix the arts and wellness. Its signature program, Mindful Music Moments, inspired Mindful Poetry Moments, a program for youth and adults that was incubated with the national On Being Project.  www.thewell.world One of the programs of The Well, Mindful Poetry Moments, in action at Hyde Park Elementary.

Sinclair recognizes apprentice program grads Sinclair Community College recognized and celebrated 21 students who completed their Ohio Registered Apprenticeships during a special ceremony at its Dayton campus. Sinclair’s apprenticeship program includes 25 employers, 12 programs approved by ApprenticeOhio and over 65 apprentices.

Apprenticeships are a “learn-while-you-earn” model that combines on-the-job training, provided by the employer that hires the apprentice, with job-related instruction provided by Sinclair. Apprentices’ wages increase as they acquire skills. Sinclair is one of only 10 Ohio community colleges to be awarded a U.S. Department of Labor grant (via ApprenticeOhio) to offer an apprenticeship program.  www.sinclair.edu

Sinclair Community College recognized and celebrated students who completed their Ohio Registered Apprenticeships during a July 20 special ceremony at the college’s Dayton campus.

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The Well Board President Alisa Smith with fellow board member Rana Dotson from Maryland in the opening meditation at the Woodward.

Haleh Liza Gafori brough joy, poetry and Persian song to the Woodward Theater in July.

Staff and board members of The Well include Trustee Maggie Brennan; True Body Project Program Manager Kami Lerma; Mindful Music Moments Program Manager Bryce Kessler; outgoing Associate Director Rowe Schnure; founder Haleh Liza Gafori; Director Stacy Sims; Board President Alisa Smith; Trustee Rana Dotson.

Joe Pieroni of DMAX Ltd. in Moraine discussed the apprenticeship program and the partnership with Sinclair Community College.

Matthew Longfellow from ApprenticeOhio spoke during the recognition ceremony.

David Crosley, president of Waibel Energy Systems, and apprentice Zack Beatty

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Community gathers for Jewish Federation’s JCRC annual meeting “Lighting the Way Forward” was the theme of the 2022 annual meeting for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s Jewish Community Relations Council. A major highlight was the success of the Leaders in Light Institute, a cohort of 27 leaders in Cincinnati who completed the nine-month course on combating antisemitism and preserving democracy. This year’s meeting honored past director Jackie Congedo and past assistant director Justin Kirschner for their contributions, and welcomed new director Rabbi Ari Ballaban and new assistant director Jeremy Spiegel. JCRC Board President Mark Barsman updated the crowd on JCRC’s accomplishments, Federation CEO Danielle V. Minson tied together the work of JCRC and the Federation’s Community 2030 plans, and guest speaker and writer for The Atlantic Yair Rosenberg closed the meeting with a presentation on antisemitism.  www.jewishcincinnati.org

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati CEO Danielle V. Minson, JCRC Board President Mark Barsman, writer Yair Rosenberg Justin Kirschner, Jackie Congedo, Mark Barsman and Sherri Goren-Slovin

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Thank you to the 2022 Honor Ride partners and teams who invested in our community’s veterans!

At Easterseals Redwood we NEVER turn a veteran away, regardless of discharge status.

Our pledge is to connect veterans in our community to employment and other resources they need to find success and purpose in their lives.

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Mendelsohn, Happen partner to provide kids with artistic outlet In partnership with Cincinnati-based art nonprofit Happen Inc., the Mendelsohn Foundation for the Arts hosted children served by Upspring at Mendelsohn’s high-tech Norwood production facility to help the kids develop a short film. Happen’s “Lights, Camera Action” program teaches children ages 10-12 how to write, direct and develop their own short film. This summer’s film was based upon the children’s experience of a tour of the Ice Age Exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

“The kids made all of their own costumes, sets and props using every bit of their creativity and imagination,” said Happen founder Tommy Rueff, who launched the nonprofit in 1999 after selling his ownership in Barefoot Advertising. “Upon completion of the film, they were then treated like stars with a ‘red carpet’ film premiere at the Museum Center.” The children’s movie may be viewed at https://1l.ink/MTF3H7Q. Dr. Jon Mendelsohn has been using high-tech camera and production equipment in a 900-square-foot section of his offices since 2019 to educate patients. “We have seen firsthand the impact that our storytelling efforts with regards to plastic surgery have played in the lives of our patients,” said Mendelsohn, “and so it was only natural for our foundation to support children in our community who are developing their own storytelling skills.”

Mendelsohn established his foundation in 2005 to provide children the opportunity to explore the arts through activities that educate, develop and stimulate their sense of self-image and promote increased awareness of self and others.  www.351face.com/mendelsohn-foundation-for-the-arts  www.happeninc.com

Honorary Ride Directors Wyoming Ohio Cycling Foundation Purple Heart Sponsors Alpha Delta Phi- Miami Chapter Architectural Glass & Metal Company, Inc. Ethicon Veterans Leadership Council Hixson Architecture and Engineering Interiors Kroger Health Messer Construction

The Nelson Stark Company NextStep Networking Strategic Benefits of Cincinnati The Thomas J Dyer Company The Woodhouse Day Spa Valley Interior Systems Inc. Zumbiel Packaging

Champion Leader Teams Air Force – We Ride at Dawn Army – Keep Chopping Wood Macklin Building Value Castenson’s Tricycles and Wobbly Wheels Combat Vet Easterseals Redwood First Financial Bank Military Veterans Plus Gorilla Glue Honor Ride Team Greater Cincinnati Building Trades Council Katz Teller / Truepoint Kroger Veterans ARG Mutant Military

Paycor Valor Peck Hannaford + Briggs Republic Blue Salters Family for Vets Scripps – Team Giles Scripps – Team MOB Team Armstrong – Cobb Team Dent Team Karl Team Stanley Pershern Team VLC – Honor a Vet. Help a Vet. WOCF

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Children in Happen Inc.’s “Lights, Camera Action” program with their UpSpring instructors – Adam (back row) and Stephon (front) Children participating in Happen Inc.’s “Lights, Camera Action” program made their own props and costumes.

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Golf classic helps Mason Food Pantry mark 50th birthday

Check donation at Red, Rhythm and Boom with Mason Food Pantry Executive Director Charmetra Bailey, head golf pro Andy Horn and general manager Cate Becker

The inaugural Mason Golf Classic, held at the Grizzly Golf & Social Lodge in Mason, benefited the Mason Food Pantry as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. The pantry provides food, health care, products and more to individuals and families experiencing financial or other hardship. The golf tournament included men’s, women’s, junior and senior divisions. The event raised $2,500.  www.masongrizzly.com  www.masonfoodpantry.org

Revived North Fairmount community gym opens after two-year upgrade With a new hardwood basketball floor and inviting new activity spaces, the North Fairmount Community Center gymnasium reopened to the neighborhood after a major, twoyear refurbishment made possible by over $28,000 and scores of volunteer hours from First Financial Bank, the First Financial Foundation and First Financial’s wealth management division, the Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group. Community leaders and First Financial associates marked the project’s completion with a celebration and ceremonial check presentation. Before the renovation, the gym had become storage space and wasn’t safe for recreation, said Linda Klems, executive director of the North Fairmount Community Center.  www.nfcommunitycenter.org

Roddell McCullough of First Financial with Sherwin Anderson of the North Fairmount Community Center, Linda Klems of North Fairmount Community Center and Greg Harris of the Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group

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Wonda Winkler, Joe Klare, Michelle E. Reid, Madison Smith, Christina Schreiner Spille, Hannah Edelen and Chris Cook

NKY Chamber names seven winners in young professional award program Seven Northern Kentucky young professionals were named winners in their respective categories during the 2022 Next Generation Leader Award finalist event hosted by the Northern Kentucky Young Professionals at the Newport Aquarium. The NGLAs recognize professionals under 40 working to better Northern Kentucky; three finalists in seven categories were selected by a panel of community leaders. In addition, Wonda Winkler, president and CEO of Brighton Center Inc. and Brighton Properties Inc., was presented the 2022 NKYP Legend Award, given to a community leader that has inspired leadership and career success among young professionals.

Leader Award finalists by category are: Education – Hannah Edelen, Holmes Middle School; Entrepreneurship – Chris Cook, TKOR Holdings (Arlinghaus Electric, Beaumont Building Group, BBG Concrete, Cru Cutters Landscape Services, Landworx Excavation, Kramer Pools); Medical & Healthcare Service – Christina Schreiner Spille, Faith Community Pharmacy; Professional Services – Michelle E. Reid, Strauss Troy Co., LPA; Public Relations, Media and Marketing – Cara Brooks, Duke Energy; Public Service and Community Based Organizations – Joe Klare, The Catalytic Fund; Skilled Trades & Technology, Madison Smith, Fifth Third Bank.  www.nkychamber.com/leadership/northern-kentucky-young-professionals-nkyp

Volunteers fix nearly 20 vehicles at quarterly car care clinic The Samaritan Car Care Clinic recently held a quarterly maintenance event for low-income families. Volunteers performed 16 oil changes and did other routine vehicle maintenance for mostly single moms referred to the clinic by Lincoln Grant Scholar House and Life Learning Center, both based in Covington. A donor provides children’s books for the clinic to pass out each quarter. The event coincided with LGSH’s Juneteenth celebration.

The clinic is building a permanent home to increase the car-care services it can provide.  www.samaritancarcare.org

Clinic volunteers Mike Truman and Rachel Geiman staffed the clinic’s information table during Lincoln Grant Scholar House’s Juneteenth celebration. Children enjoyed gift of books at the Samaritan Car Care Clinic maintenance event.

Volunteers for the June 18 Samaritan Car Care Clinic maintenance event: Jacob Miller, Roger Schwartz, Ethan Taylor, Brant Fischer, Shari Caldarelli, Ron Pieper, Alan Nguyen, Tom Seeger and Bruce Kintner.

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Elected officials, community leaders gather at Mill Creek Greenway More than 120 mayors, council members, government officials and stakeholders from the city of Cincinnati, Hamilton County and 14 Hamilton County suburbs kicked off summer with the third annual Canoes and Conversations event on the Mill Creek in Evendale.

Hosted by Evendale Mayor Richard Finan, Mill Creek Alliance Connecting Active Communities Coalition, Tri-State Trails, Great Parks, Hamilton County Planning + Development and Duke Energy, officials explored the Mill Creek by canoe or hiked the future trail. Recent stream improvement projects, recreational opportunities and the future Triangle Trail were showcased.

The adventures were followed by a program including a business panel with speakers Pete Metz (Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber), Todd Castellini (The Port), Todd Gailar (The Acres) and Mayor Ruby Kinsey-Mumphrey (Lincoln Heights); they discussed the many economic and community development benefits of trails.

Attendees also heard remarks from elected officials and perused displays showcasing trail planning and construction successes.

The “Triangle Trail” will link many Mill Creek communities with three Great Parks facilities: Winton Woods, Glenwood Gardens and Sharon Woods. Planners hope to connect the Triangle Trail to the Crown’s urban Mill Creek Greenway Trail.  www.themillcreekalliance.org  www.tristatetrails.org  www.greatparks.org

Canoe participant and Councilman Joseph Imbus of Arlington Heights is inducted into the Mill Creek Yacht Club by Commissioner Denise Driehaus and Commodore Bruce Koehler (with backs to camera).

Evendale resident Leanne Berke Linda Keller of the Mill Creek Alliance and Mayor Aharon Brown of Forest Park

Elected officials enjoy a recreational and educational canoe float down the Mill Creek.

State Rep. Catherine Ingram and Mayor Richard Finan of Evendale provide remarks in support of trails during the luncheon.

John Juech of Duke Energy and Cincinnati Councilman Mark Jeffreys prepare to embark on the canoe adventure.

20th Anniversary Celebration September 30, 2022 PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION, Newport, KY After Party Concert following Dinner and Auction Event 5:30pm-8:00pm Dinner 8:00pm-11:00pm After Party Concert

Join us for an unforgettable evening to fund childhood cancer research and celebrate our Champions who have battled pediatric cancer.

Tickets available at www.cfkcelebrationofchampions.org Movers & Makers

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THE LAST WORD | Guest editorial by Polly Campbell

Arts patron Amy Katzman:

Doing the thing she loves to the absolute max

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hen my husband and I go to concerts or any performance, of course we look around for anyone we know. With amazing regularity, we spot a woman with a familiar head of long gray-red hair, wearing colorful glasses and a flowy dress, using a cane or maybe a rolling walker. Yep, there’s Amy, we’ve said for years, always with amused pleasure at her sheer omnipresence at the cultural events of the city.

She has health issues that would keep most people home. But Amy Katzman shows up.

She shares our interest in rootsy rock and folk, funk and legacy rock bands, serious theater and anything from Louisiana. But while we don’t do opera much, Amy goes to all of them. She’s also always at every ballet and any contemporary dance concert, her favorite art form.

While we go to several productions at theaters around town, she has season tickets to the Playhouse, Ensemble and the Know. She went to 20 of the 30 Fringe Festival shows this year. If we do something outside our usual interests, like concert:nova, there she is. I see her at Mercantile Library lectures.

Performance art. Neighborhood festivals. She does something every night of the week. Well, often she does stuff all day.

She’s aware it could be called an obsession. She’s trying to control her FOMO (fear of missing out).

But there’s just so much great stuff to see and do. “It’s amazing how much there is and what high quality,” she said.

There really is. Every night.

Looking at her packed calendar and listening to her makes me feel like there is a banquet of art and entertainment in Cincinnati and I’m just dining on crumbs.

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pain made it hard to really develop her legal career. She has a master’s degree in Admiralty Law from Tulane University in New Orleans.

She got a music education at the same time. “That was my favorite year,” she said. She went to every single thing she could, in a city that lives and breathes music. She then went to Columbus, where she continued the habit, and then returned to work with her father in Cincinnati.

In 2008, I heard she had cancer.

she’s been up against it for 14 years now. Oh, it did take a back seat a few years ago when she had a heart attack and a quadruple bypass surgery. Of course, I kept thinking we were not going to be spotting her at shows any more, but nothing seems to stop her. I saw her just last week at the Cincinnati Opera production of “Fierce,” and at a performance of New Orleans funk bassist George Porter at Fretboard Brewery.

Is it any surprise that she thinks her self-fashioned program of arts

Amy Katzman. (Inset) Katsman has attended 44 New Orleans Jazz Fests.

Disappointed that it was COVID-cancelled in 2021, she celebrated with a friend on her front porch by listening to WWOZ’s Jazz Fest highlights online while wearing some of her old festival passes.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. “It was not a good prognosis,” she said, “It had a 10% survival rate.” Two doctors in the country specialize in it, and one is Dr. John Byrd, then in Columbus. (He has recently moved to Cincinnati to head up the Internal Medicine Department at UC.) “Dr. John B.Y.R.D.,” she emphasized, to make sure I knew how important he has been to her.

He put her in a trial for a drug that probably wouldn’t work so she could then try another drug he thought might. “But he didn’t let me into that second trial,” she said. “He told me the cancer was completely gone. He calls me his miracle patient.”

It wasn’t quite that simple. It came back, she had another drug,

therapy might be the reason she’s still here? She does cardiac rehab, but she also keeps up the program of soul-feeding music and words and dance. And the close-up view of her mortality maybe drives her not to say no to things.

During COVID, she found all kinds of satisfying experiences online, like streaming Jacob’s Pillow dance festival. But even though she could still be doing that, she’d rather go out, with a mask and a regimen of Evusheld, an investigative drug that gives some immunity to people with compromised immune systems.

She knows all the people at all the box offices in town. “They are really kind to me about accommodating what I need,” she said.

“Sometimes I think I live a selfish life, just indulging myself and my love of performance.”

I’m not sure about that. I mean, who cares? She’s earned it.

But should we all be a little more like Amy? Well, I know I couldn’t keep it up. But seeing someone doing what they love to the absolute maximum is a lesson for anyone.

And showing up matters. After all, it’s not really art if there’s no one there to witness it. A lively, meaningful arts scene needs performers and patrons, but also, obviously, needs audiences and paying customers. They do it to delight us, so go be delighted.

“I’ve been to performances where I was the only person there other than the performer’s mother,” said Amy. She often chooses between two possibilities for the day by deciding which one needs her presence more. Some of her favorite performances have been the least mainstream: She learned to love opera after seeing Cincinnati Opera’s 1998 production of Janacek’s “Jenufa” directed

by Nick Muni.” She remembers performances like “Wit” at the Playhouse with Dale Hodges, or Dayton Contemporary Dance’s “Children of the Passage” with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and the silent Japanese Butoh performers at the Taft years ago.

So go see the local band, the experimental theater, your first contemporary dance performance.

Take a chance, open your mind, and get a therapeutic dose. And look around for Amy.  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.

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