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Concert Nova Presents Cincinnati Sandbox
A sandbox is a place for experimentation: materials can be assembled, taken apart, and reshaped into something new. Cincinnati Sandbox takes that idea into the concert hall, exploring what happens when composers and performers reconsider the materials already around us. Wood, metal, glass, found objects, and discarded materials become instruments, each contributing its own sounds and physical qualities to the music.
Mezzo Soprano Jamie Barton Returns to Memorial Hall
Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton returns to Cincinnati this Sunday, the 25th, at 3 p.m. at Memorial Hall, presented by Matinee Musicale. Administrative Director Judy Martin has all the details
Panda Fest Cincinnati 2026
Panda Fest Cincinnati will take place October 16–18, 2026, at Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH. It’s one of the largest outdoor Asian food and culture festivals in the U.S., featuring over 90–80 Asian food vendors, 200+ Asian street food options, and 30+ merchandise vendors
Between Forms: Music, Sculpture, and the Living Landscape
Next weekend is a rare opportunity to visit a very special (private) property. Between Forms offers an immersive afternoon of music, sculpture, and nature in Felicity, OH. Much more than a concert, CN Executive Director Brianna Matzke has the scoop on today’s spotlight.
Talk Low Festival: Rachel Grimes X concertnova, September 26th
Concertnova joins composer and pianist Rachel Grimes, a founding member of the influential indie chamber ensemble Rachel’s, for a career-spanning program drawn from Music for Egon Schiele, The Doctor from India, The Way Forth, and other works. The performance features Grimes alongside concertnova’s chamber ensemble, including the world premiere of a new arrangement of “Memories Flickering” from The Blue Hour. The festival program also includes Faith Coloccia and Tashi Dorji.
The Long Lives We Carry at SOS Art Cincinnati
SOS Art Cincinnati and the Clifton Cultural Arts Center invite you to the Foto Focus Biennial 2026 exhibit. The Long Lives We Carry begins on September 25th. This exhibit features photos by the late artist Gordon Baer and Jano Reco.
Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane
September 2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth. To honor the enduring legacy of one of jazz’s most transcendent voices, the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves will release a tribute album that revisits Coltrane’s seminal 1963 collaboration with Johnny Hartman (coming in the fall of 2026 on Blue Note Records), to be followed by a worldwide tour. https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/branford-marsalis
Concert Nova Presents Wine + Beethoven on 9/11
Discover Beethoven’s lifelong passion for wine through five European wines paired with live selections from five of his string quartets.
Come Together Live: The Beatles’ Legacy on the Mighty Wurlitzer
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary 1966 Cincinnati concert with Come Together Live: The Beatles’ Legacy on the Mighty Wurlitzer.
Big Things Are Happening With the Cincinnati Youth Choir
The Cincinnati Youth Choir is excited to welcome two new co-directors and host a free workshop for choir educators across the tri-state area. Some amazing things are happening this season!
Cincinnati Guitar Society Presents Guitarist William Kanengiser
Cincinnati Guitar Society presents guitarist William Kanengiser this Monday evening in CCM’s Werner Recital Hall at University of Cincinnati. President of the Guitar Society, Sarah Wilke, has details.
For a Better World 2026 | SOS Art
You’re invited to “For a Better World 2026”, an art exhibit featuring original drawings and poems. This is the yearly SOS art book on peace and justice by Greater Cincinnati Artists.
Cincinnati Youth Choir Celebrates America @250
Peggy Kennedy Sings the Beatles: One Fan’s Personal Journey at Know Theatre
Virtuosity, Vision and the Viola With Roberto Diaz
Virtuoso violist, Roberto Diaz comes to Cincinnati to perform at CCM at UC on May 8 & 9. CCM Professor of Viola, Catharine Lees, has the info!
Organ Concert Series at Hyde Park Community UMC Presents Thomas Sheehan
The Organ Concert Series at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church continues this Sunday at 4 with a free concert by organist Thomas Sheehan. Director of Music and resident organist Brenda Portman has details.
The Greater Cincinnati Guitar Society Presents Guitarist Nicholas Goluses
The Greater Cincinnati Guitar Society presents guitarist Nicholas Goluses on Sunday afternoon at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center. President of the Guitar Society, Sarah Wilke has more.
Nicholas Pridonoff Joins the Cincinnati Youth Choir
On Air Now Middays with Elaine Diehl
Ronn McFarlane in Concert!
President & Artistic Dir Sarah Wilke has all the details.
The Bach Ensemble of St Thomas Presents Vespers
The Bach Ensemble of St Thomas presents Vespers this Sunday at 5 at the church in Terrace Park. Artistic Director Carlton Monroe fills us in on the programs.
The Annual Summerfair Poster Competition in Progress Now!
The annual Summerfair Poster Competition is underway, with an entry deadline in early January. Managing Director of Summerfair Cincinnati, Jayne Utter has the details.
The Knox Music Series Presents Benjamin Britten’s St. Nicholas Cantata
The Knox Music series at Knox Presbyterian Church in Hyde Park presents Benjamin Britten’s St. Nicholas Cantata on Sunday at 2 pm. Interim Director of Music at Knox, Matthew Swanson, has all the details.
Bridget Kibbey at Memorial Hall
At Memorial Hall this Sunday afternoon, the 16th, at 3pm is Matinee Musicale’s next concert. Here with are all the details on today’s WGUC Cincinnati Spotlight, Matinees Musicale’s Administrative Director Judy Martin.
World House Choir to Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Pauli Murray
The 100-voice World House Choir will present Sincerely Yours: Pauli Murray, a newly commissioned choral work honoring the life and legacy of Pauli Murray—poet, lawyer, Civil Rights activist, priest, and trailblazer for social justice. Dr Catherine Roma has details WHC to Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Pauli Murray – World House Choir
Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Launches the 2025-26 Organ Concert Series
This Sunday afternoon at 4, the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church launches the 2025-26 Organ Concert Series, and with the details of Sunday afternoon’s free concert, resident organist at Hyde Park Church, Benda Portman
Musica Sacra’s 60th Anniversary Season Begins This Sunday
Musica Sacra’s 60th anniversary season begins this Sunday afternoon, October 26th, with a concert in the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington at 3 pm.
Broadway in Cincinnati Presents The Notebook, the Musical
“Beginning Tuesday, Oct 14 and running through Sunday, Oct 26th, The Notebook- The Musical plays at the Aronoff Center in Proctor & Gamble Hall. Genevieve Holt has the scoop for us.
Megan Moore Performs at Memorial Hall
” This Sunday afternoon at 3p Megan Moore, a Cincinnati native, sings a recital in Memorial Hall. Judy Martin has all the details for us.
Leonala Alejandro in Concert!
The Greater Cincinnati Guitar Society is hosting the 2024 GFA winner, Leonela Alejandro, Saturday evening, Oct 4, at Playhouse in the Park. Sarah Wilke, president of Greater Cincinnati Guitar Society, has all the details
With Friends, for Friends, Celebrating Neal Gittleman
In this special event, the Dayton Philharmonic will celebrate Neal Gittleman and the Orchestra. The concert begins with three world premieres by area composers, longtime collaborators, and friends of the Philharmonic: AK Jaquith, Steven Winteregg, and Michael Schelle. Then, in an homage to those onstage and in the audience, Maestro Gittleman leads the orchestra in Elgar’s Enigma Variations, a gorgeous work which Elgar wrote in honor of his own friends.
“After Three Decades, DPO Artistic Director Neil Gittleman Retires”
Neal Gittelman recently retired after 3 decades leading the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Over that period, Neal made numerous trips from Dayton, down I-75 to WGUC, to share details about concerts the Dayton Philharmonic would be performing. We’re grateful for the collaboration we had with Neal & the Dayton Phil. And wish him nothing but the best in his retirement years. What were some of the highlights during his 30+ years in Dayton ? Neal fills us in. http://parkerartists.com/Neal-Gittleman.html
Matinee Musicale Announces Their 112th Season
For more than 100 years, dedicated members have promoted musical excellence in the Greater Cincinnati area through their recital series and membership activities. Matinee Musical begins its 112th season on Sunday, September 7, at 3 pm, featuring Manami Suzuki.
Johanna Cremer and Amanda St. Aubyn have details on this year’s Loveland Art Crawl coming up on Saturday.
SOS Art 2024 - Art Academy of Cincinnati
Saad Gosen, Founder and President of SOS (Save our Souls) ART has news about upcoming exhibits.
The Greater Cincinnati Guitar Society to Present the CCM Guitar Workshop
Sarah Wilke, president of the Greater Cincinnati Guitar Society, and Dr. Christopher Wilke, director of Guitar at CCM, have the scoop on this year’s CCM Guitar Workshop and concert by Grammy Award-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux.
Concert Nova Presents: Ysaÿe in Cincinnati With Benjamin Beilman
Renowned violinist Benjamin Beilman joins concert nova for a celebration of Ysaÿe’s legacy in Cincinnati. Experience Beilman performing on the same legendary Giuseppe “del Gesù” Guarneri violin played by Ysaÿe, the Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, just over 100 years ago. Pianist Gloria Chien and the Poiesis Quartet join Beilman for works by Ysaÿe and Chausson’s Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet. concert nova
Meet in the Middle: Black Midwest Music and Photography W/Asa Featherstone IV
ConcertNova presents a couple of concerts, on April 13 & 14 in Northside. CN Executive Director Brianna Matzke and photographer Asa Featherstone IV with the details.
Sunday afternoon at 5 The Bach Ensemble Chorale of St Thomas will be making beautiful music in St Thomas Episcopal Church in Terrace Park.
Thu Le in Concert!
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Dayton Opera Artistic Director Kathleen Clawson Talks About the Biggest and Most Brilliant Opera Production of the Season: Aida
Tenor Lawrence Brownlee & Pianist Donald Lee at Memorial Hall
Tenor Lawrence Brownlee & pianist Donald Lee III are in concert this Sunday at Memorial Hall. Matinee Musicales’ Judy Martin has details for us.
Carissimi’s Jephte at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
The Cincinnati Early Music Festival presents a Sunday concert at Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington and Krista Cornish Scott has details.
Cincinnati Early Music Festival February Events
February is full of early music concerts, and Krista Cornish Scott rounds out the month’s Early Music events on the WGUC Cincinnati Spotlight.
Knox Music Series Presents an Early Valentine for Music Lovers
The Knox Music Series presents an Early Valentine for Music Lovers, on Saturday, February 8th at 7:00 pm. Earl Rivers, Director of Music has more!
Brandon Jack Acker and Christopher Wilke in Concert!
The Greater Cincinnati Guitar Society presents a concert on Saturday, February 1st at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 7:30 pm with Brandon Jack Acker and Dr. Christopher Wilke performing rare duos on theorbos and baroque guitars. Click here to learn more.
Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Organ Concert Series 2025
Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Organ Concert Series continues NEXT Sunday afternoon, Feb 2nd at 4 pm. Organist and Exec Dir of this series Brenda Portman has details.
Dayton Philharmonic Presents Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
This Saturday & Sunday the Dayton Philharmonic are in Dayton’s Schuster Ctr for a concert that includes pianist Ian Parker playing Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto.
This Saturday evening in Dayton’s Schuster Center, experience Messiah beginning at 7:30.
The Knox Music Series Presents L’Enfance du Christ
This Sunday afternoon The Knox Music Series presents L’enfance du Christ (The Childhood of Christ) by Hector Berlioz at 5:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Michigan and Observatory Avenues in Hyde Park.
Dayton Philharmonic Presents Elf in Concert
The Dayton Philharmonic has holiday fun with Elf in Concert on November 22 & 23 in Dayton’s Schuster Center.
DoppelflöteSunday, November 10th, 2024 at 4PM
Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church has a couple terrific events coming up on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Ben Owen, Director of Music, has details.
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