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On Friday, June 20, the Contemporary Arts Center debuts the first solo museum exhibition by New York based painter, Marcus Leslie Singleton.
Lies! Betrayal! Romance! Murder!
No, it's not a Hollywood blockbuster or a reality TV show, it's opera. As Cincinnati Opera season begins its 105th season, see why it's the perfect time to fall in love with all the music, drama, and magic at Music Hall this summer.
Think you know a lot about the local history? Discover more with powerful new storytelling platform, the Freedom Journey app from America's River Roots, that connects users to stories of courage and resistance that defined America’s path to freedom along the Ohio River.
Don't miss your chance to see the Mid-Century Modern works of The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick, as it ends a nationwide tour at the Taft Museum of Art, opening June 7.
Summerfair Cincinnati, one of the oldest and largest continuous art fairs in the country, returns to Coney Island May 30 to June 1. Get insight into the event’s history, what to expect this weekend, and how they support local artists all year long, from Jayne Utter, managing director.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati closes its season with the regional premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” by award-winning playwright Jocelyn Bioh.
At the end of its 2025 Campaign, ArtsWave announced it raised $12.3 million for the region’s arts, demonstrating remarkable resilience in a year marked by economic and funding uncertainty in the arts.
Christina Vassallo, CAC director, is one of only seven arts execs chosen for the DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management Fellowship.
Grammy-award winner Renée Fleming, the 2025 May Festival Director, has curated a series of powerful storytelling that explores the voice in everything.
The group exhibition “Ohio Now: State of Nature,” opens Friday, May 2 at the Contemporary Arts Center, with works by artists from across the state
Celebrate summer a little early! Summerfair – recognized as one of the best fine arts and crafts fair in the nation – is getting ready for this year’s event at Coney Island. You can join the fun with the release of a new beer and this year’s poster at HighGrain Brentwood.
Looking for a fun beach read? Are you in charge of the next book club pick? Just looking for a place cool place to hang out? You're in luck! Head to one of the many independent bookstores in the region for book recommendations, thoughtful gifts, and sense of community.