The Insider Arts + Culture Newsletter June 17-24, 2009 If you have trouble reading this message, you can view the online version here (and post to Facebook and MySpace also!) Zeit Recommends: Island Flavors on Fountain Square Wednesday 7-9 p.m. 
This week's World Wide Wednesday features the upbeat sounds of Soca and Calypso music by Nature Reggae Band, along with Caribbean dance by Flora Leptak-Moreau. Fountain Square from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. Free. Click here to view the entire season's schedule and lineup! To see an audio slideshow of the performers, visit www.kurtstrecker.com/www Mt. Adams Cinema in the City A free outdoor movie series starts Thursday, June 18 with Some Like it Hot (1959), featuring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. Seating begins at 7:30 and movies start at dusk. Seasongood Pavilion, Eden Park. Free. 
Music Now presents Toumani Diabate live at the Zoo - Sunday, June 21 
Toumani Diabate is a master kora player (21-string traditional African Harp) from Mali who has performed with many acclaimed artists such as Bela Fleck, Roswell Rudd, Taj Mahal and Bjork. Most recently he released the critically acclaimed, The Mandè Variations. You can hear this amazing artist live on Father's Day, 7pm June 21 at the Cincinnati Zoo. Tickets are $6-12. Kids 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at http://www.musicnowfestival.org The MusicNOW Festival is co-presented by Chamber Music Cincinnati with support from the Fine Arts Fund, CityBeat, WNKU and WVXU. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit Music Now Upcoming ... Ladies Spa Night at MarX Gallery Friday June 26 Take a night to treat yourself at the Professional Women's Meetup Group Spa Night. Open to members only, but joining the group is free! The evening will start off with refreshments (everyone brings a snack or beverage) and then continues with a fun presentation on Ayurveda and a Life Coaching session. Then, everyone gets to self-pamper with free mini manicures and other spa treatments, accompanied by live Native American flute music performed by Sunflower. To learn more and sign up, visit the Meetup Group! 6-10 p.m. Friday June 26 at MarX Gallery, 520 Madison Avenue. $1 donation. Henry Farny Park Dedication Saturday, June 27 
This park, three years in the making, celebrates the life and work of renowned artist Henry Farny, who lived from 1890-1907 in Covington, KY. The park features contemporary art by David Rice. Party at the kickoff like it's 1899! Henry Farny is rumored to be there, as well as other surprises. Also, there will be free pizza from noon-1 pm! The event goes from noon-2 with the dedication at 1 on Sat. June 27. Yard Sale for the troops July 17-18 The American Legion Post 203 is holding a huge yard sale July 17 & 18 at the post. The are looking for items to be donated to sell at the sale. It is a great time to clear out that clutter and do some good. If you have oversized items they would even be willing to come pick them up. The legion sends many care packages to our troops, and these packages mean a lot to the recipients. Donated items can be dropped off at the Legion the phone number there is 859 291-8834. Nothing you want to get rid of, then think about stopping by and finding a treasure or two. They are located close to Value City in Latonia, at 3801 Winston Ave Covington KY 41015. World Wide Wednesdays on Fountain Square World Music Concert Series every Wednesday from 7-9 on Fountain Square through Sept 9 All ages and free to public! June 17: Island Flavors featuring Nature and Flora Leptak-Moreau June 24: Songs of the River featuring The Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band July 1: Celtic Crossroads featuring Greg Harper, Ceol Mhor, The Caledonian Society and The Flock July 8: Reggae Fever featuring Super Massive and Duppy a Jamba July 15: An evening in East Europe featuring Russian Duo and Romanian Nai July 22: Light up the Party featuring Luminescent Orchestrii July 29: Songs of Spain featuring Vivo Flamenco and Flamenco Talk Aug 5: Big Fat Greek Concert featuring Greek Tycoons Aug 12: Tribal Rhythms featuring Mayan Ruins and Keshvar Orchestra Aug 19: New and Old World featuring Canela and Passage Aug 26: African Explosion featuring Kinobe with Soulbeat Africa and Olubanjo Adigun Sept 2: Sounds of Unity featuring Mandala Rainbow Tribe and Eclipse Sept 9: Songs from the Earth featuring Lost in Holland and Acarya For more info, visit www.kurtstrecker.com/www | Featured Artist Nature Reggae Band! Visit their MySpace page here Nature Reggae Band transforms the essence of raw energy into something tangible and true. They seek to personify Love through music. Juggling everything from Reggae to Ska, Calypso and Soca, Nature delivers original material as well as favorite hits. Nature combines Vocals, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keys and Saxophone to create their fresh and unique sound. You can hear them live this Wednesday, June 17, at Fountain Square from 7-9. 
Subscribe to the Zeit Insider here To submit your event for the weekly newsletter, please contact: zeit@zeitproductions.com Artist Opportunities! Great 2-Bedroom Apartment for rent!! Old world Charm! 2-br apartment for rent in Bellevue, KY. Great location! Historical District. City View. Walking distance to the river and parks. High ceilings, exposed brick, clawsfoot tub, 2 bedrooms, free cable/internet, free dishwasher, washer/ dryer in unit. Secured entry! Won't last long, move in June 1. 713 Fairfield Ave at O' Fallon. Call Mary Jo @ 859-620-3554.  Art Off Pike Call to Artists
For the fifth year, Art Off Pike will be held in the heart of the Covington Arts District, on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 11 am – 5 pm. There is space for 100 artists; applications are due by July 15, 2009. Feel free to forward this info to all of your friends. For more info, contact Jean St. John, Director of Community Arts Initiatives, Center for Great Neighborhoods, 859-547-5536 Call to Musicians, Comedians and Entertainers! Two local celebrities (from the #1 Superbowl Commercial "Free Doritos") have created a comedy/variety show they're calling The Recession Proof Comedy Show. It's going to feature stand up comedy, sketch comedy, improv comedy, magic, music, video and more. They are looking for special musical guests, kind of like Saturday Night Live ... Featured musical guests will perform a song during the show, and can perform a set after the comedy show ends. Each week will be a different show at Monmouth Theater in Newport, KY. Different stand ups, sketches, musical guests, etc. This theater has great acoustics and seats 80 people or so with tables so it's quaint as well. They hope to video every week so artists will receive copy of edited video and full ownership of course! Where: The Monmouth Theater, Newport KY. What: Recession Proof Comedy Show - Stand Up, Sketch, Improv, Magic, Music & More. When : 8 Fridays in a row, beginning July 10th. Who: Steve Booth, David Hyden, Kim Sherwood, Breezy Redden, Brendon Yancey plus guest comedians and musical guests every week. Why: Cuz we all need a good laugh or three and for only $8 there's no reason NOT too! For more info or to sign up to perform, contact Steve at 513-787-4243 Marilyn Monroe Look-Alike Contest - CASH PRIZE Argosy Casino is changing its name to Hollywood Casino at the end of June - and to celebrate, they're hosting a Marilyn Monroe Look-Alike Contest on Fountain Square! Deadline to enter is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. Contestants will check in on Fountain Square at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 26, dressed and ready. Contestants must bring photo ID and sign a liability and publicity release on site. Contestants will speak for 30 seconds and do a runway walk. After a final parade of all contestants, judges will choose the winners. A grand prize of $500 will go to one Best Overall winner, with $250 each going to winners in Best Appearance and Best Acting categories. To enter, send an e-mail to intern@3cdc.org with your full name and "Marilyn Monroe Contest" in the subject line. Entry is FREE and open to U.S. residents 18 years of age and older. More info at http://www.myfountainsquare.com/monroe World Music concert series on Fountain Square May 27-Sept 9 Do you like listening to great music and helping people at the same time? Play it Forward, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is seeking volunteers to work the beverage booth during the World Wide Wednesday series at Fountain Square. The job entails serving beverages from approximately 6-9 p.m. on Wednesdays with tips benefiting Play it Forward. Many dates are available, from May 27-Sept. 9. You can enjoy a live concert of international music and help a charity at the same time! Must be 21 or over. To volunteer, please email playitforwardcincy@gmail.com and for more info on PIF, please visit www.pifcincy.org FULL SPECTRUM CALL TO VOLUNTEERS If you'd like to get involved with some great arts events, there is a fantastic opportunity to do so with FULL SPECTRUM. This is going to be a series of large-scale, multi-media arts events in Covington every weekend in October. There will be everything from historic tours to juried art exhibits to a World Music festival to a film festival to a haunted art house and a zombie parade. To learn more, please contact Natalie Bowers at 859-292-2322. |
