May 18 Saturday
Join us for a buzzing celebration of our precious pollinators at the inaugural Great Parks Pollinator Festival! Explore educational exhibits, enjoy family-friendly activities, and shop unique spring crafts from local artists. Learn about the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystem and discover how you can support their conservation efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to have fun and help protect our planet's pollinators!
Our spring indie craft show will have 100+ makers selling their handmade wares at Music Hall Ballroom, with a live DJ, hands-on craft activities, great local food and swag bags of crafty goodies for the first 100 shoppers! Crafty Supermarket is an indie craft show of metropolitan proportions in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our juried show features crafters, artists and makers from all over North America and draws shoppers from the tri-state and beyond. Founded in 2009, Crafty Supermarket is a great day of crafty shopping where consumers get to meet their makers!
Please join us for the opening reception of "Promised Land," featuring the works of renowned landscape painter and Northern Kentucky University (NKU) Professor of Painting Kevin Muente on Thursday, March 14, from 6-9 pm.
Kevin Muente's paintings capture a timeless essence, presenting characters facing relatable challenges and fostering a deep connection with the audience. The artist's soul-stirring narrative unfolds on the canvas with expressions, gestures, and frozen moments that provoke contemplation. The landscape envelops the figures, adding a unique freshness to the narrative, akin to a cinematic experience.
In Muente's words, "The stories I tell speak to the soul. We may not know who these characters are, but we still connect to their problems and desires. We empathize with them. Their world helps us to examine our world.”
PROMISED LAND runs from March 14 – April 13, 2024
Events include:• Reception: 6-9 pm, Thursday, March 14• Artist Talk: 1-2 pm, Saturday, March 23• Closing reception: 1-4 pm, Saturday, April 13
Discover more about “Promised Land” at http://www.studiokroner.com/kevin-muente.
Mark your calendars! Studio Kroner is thrilled to showcase the remarkable work of Brad Davis, winner of the 2023 Cincinnati Art Club's ViewPoint 55 show, in his solo exhibition "Heirlooms" running from May 10 to June 1, 2024.
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, May 10, 6-9 pm
Brad's paintings revolve around urban environments, elevating their commonplace aspects through a thoughtful and personal reconstruction. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, May 10, from 6-9 pm, and gain insights into the artist's vision at the Artist Talk on Saturday, May 18, from 1-2 PM. Don't miss the Closing Reception on Saturday, June 1, to bid farewell to this captivating exhibition.
About the Artist:
Brad Davis is a Cincinnati-based painter whose work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. He earned his BFA from the Art Academy of Cincinnati and his MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Brad's paintings are in the permanent collections of renowned institutions like the Union League of Philadelphia and Capital One Bank.
"My paintings are centered around the urban environment and seek to transform its banality through careful and personal reconstruction," says Brad Davis. "Through painting Cincinnati's ever-changing landscape, I hope to preserve what will inevitably be lost: those treasures that become our city's heirlooms.”
Join us at Studio Kroner and immerse yourself in Brad Davis's remarkable "Heirlooms" exhibition, where he skillfully captures the essence of Cincinnati's urban landscape and invites you to witness the city's treasured heirlooms through his unique artistic lens.
Creative Asian Society will have its annual exhibition to celebrate AAPI month at the Elevar Design Group gallery in downtown Cincinnati. The exhibition is titled Dragon, Etc., The eleven artists in the exhibition each interpret the images and concept of dragons differently.
On Friday May 3rd, from 6pm to 9:30pm, there will performances and demonstrations by the artists as well as refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
The art will be available for viewing on Saturdays from 1pm to 5pm, starting May 4th and continuing to May 25th. The art is also available for viewing during Elevar’s normal business hours, 9am-4pm, from April 22nd to May 31st.
More details about the artists and the exhibit can be found at https://www.casohio.org.
Elevar Design Group gallery is just on the west side of the I75 at 555 Carr St., just off the Ohio River. It’s 1.9 miles (6 minutes) from Fountain Square.
Enjoy docent-led tours of the Taft’s permanent collection, newly reinterpreted and reinstalled.Available with general admission reservations. Capacity is limited. Tours meet in Fifth Third Lobby. Includes admission to special exhibitions and the museum’s permanent collection galleries located in the Taft historic house.
Great Parks is collaborating with Miles for Monarchs for the Great Parks Pollinator 5k. The Pollinator 5k is a timed, family-friendly run that allows you to support the Miles for Monarchs campaign – a nationwide effort designed to engage participants in personal wellness while supporting monarch butterfly conservation. Registration includes a custom race medal, a seed packet from Shaker Trace Nursery, stickers from Great Parks and Miles for Monarchs, and a discount for the Miles for Monarchs online merch store. Enjoy the scenery at Miami Whitewater Forest while running on our paved, flat course. The run takes place during Pollinator Festival hours, so be sure to stop by our educational booths, vendor booths and food trucks before or after your race!
An evening of laughs with headlining comedian EMILY CATALANO and friends! Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.
Emily Catalano is a Los Angeles-based comedian originally from San Francisco who made her late night stand-up debut on CONAN.
She was selected by Time Out LA as one of 10 Comics to Watch in 2020. Her Don’t Tell clips have been seen by many, probably including you!
She’s also super cool and isn’t awkward at parties or anything and totally knows how to pronounce ‘Merlot’ now.
Comedy @ Commonwealth, Northern Kentucky’s newest comedy club, is housed in Commonwealth Sanctuary, the historic, former Tower Methodist Church, built in 1914. The original stained glass windows and custom-built, curved pews are all still on site. Now, in its new life as a Community Events Venue, this beautiful old building hosts the best stand-up comedy, music, theater, and cinema that you can find in the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area. The facility features a full sound system, programmable stage lighting, a 150-inch rear projection movie screen, and a concession stand where we serve a full menu, including beer, wine, and cocktails.
Sweet Upbeat Music Show:Steve Saunders & Scott Siefferman2 Fun Acts in a Fun Florence Bakery May 18, 2024 @ 7:30 pm DownTowne Listening Room (Florence KY) Sponsor: Memorie Makers Café & Cupcakery See Site for Info & Invite http://www.downtownelisteningroom.com
Symphonie Fantastique by Hector Berlioz. A romantic masterpiece of sound and emotion. Featuring the 2024 Scholarship winner.