The Insider Arts + Culture Newsletter Aug 18-25, 2009 If you have trouble reading this message, you can view the online version here (and post to Facebook and MySpace also!) Join our Facebook Group here! Zeit Recommends: New and Old World on Fountain Square Weds 7-9 pm
This week's World Wide Wednesday features Music from Europe and the Americas, showcasing Canela and Passage. Canela will play a selection of music from Columbia and Spain, while Passage will play original compositions with Flavors of France and Brazil. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 19 at Fountain Square, Free. If canceled due to rain, the concert will relocate to the old Banana Republic in Tower Place Mall downtown, above the Food Court. Click here to view the entire season's schedule and lineup! To see an audio slideshow of the performers, visit www.kurtstrecker.com/www 
World Tour Event @ Madison Theater 
Join the Frank Duveneck center in their annual fundraiser with a concert of global proportions! This year features five performances of music from around the world, including: Celtic - Harper Japanese - Nakama Middle Eastern - Mayan Ruins, with bellydancer, Zahara and hoop dancer Cameron Cousins African - Atumbi Afro-Cuban Jazz - Poco Loco & Duveneck Rueda Team This year the FDACC will award the Frank Duveneck Medal for Achievement in the Arts to Arlene Gibeau. The event begins at 7 pm on Thursday, Aug 20 at Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave in Covington. $15. Purchase tickets here! It's Commonly Jazz Series Goes Green!  It's Commonly Jazz is kicking off its 24th season in the newly renovated setting at Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park.
Their theme this year is "Staying Green." They are using environmentally sensitive promotional materials and their music artists have been selected with an environmentally sensitive approach. This year's outstanding lineup includes… August 20: Terell Stafford w/ Erwin Stuckey Trio August 27: Mandy Gaines and her Dream Band Every Thursday in August, 6pm-8pm. Free. Eden Park, Seasongood Pavilion More info: www.itscommonlyjazz.com Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis at the Blue Wisp! 
It's not often that the Marsalis brothers come to town! Mark your calendars for Aug 21-22 for the Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, featuring: Delfeayo Marsalis, trombone Jason Marsalis, drums Dan Faehnle, guitar Jim Connerley, piano Jim Anderson, bass 8:30 pm Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 The Blue Wisp Jazz Club, 318 E. 8th Street, 45202 $20 (513) 241-WISP (9477) Produced by LAG Productions, contact (513) 821-0641 Sogbety Diomande's West African Celebration Aug 21-23, 2009
 Sogbety Diomande's 3rd annual West African Celebration, will be held this weekend at Templed Hills Camp and Conference Center, 5734 Durbin Rd., Bellville,OH 44813. Fun for the whole family!
On Friday night to kick off the weekend, Keshvar Project www.keshvarproject.com will put on an amazing performance with Middle Eastern musicians and belly dancers!! Many of you remember when Highlands of Ohio brought Gaiananda to the Opera House in Bellville back in 2005. Keshvar Project is the same group with new dance numbers and fabulous costumes. This will be a night to remember. There will be an African dance class after the performance and late night campfires.
Saturday there will be 2 African dance classes and 2 drum classes, a belly dance class, African food, vendors, kids classes and activities all day, and then a big West African performance with master dancers and drummers at 9pm followed by late night campfires.
Sunday will start with a djembe class, kids crafts, brunch with African food and will end with a large dance class led by Vado Diomande. This class becomes quite a performance.
Local Artist Show @ Malton Gallery  The Malton Gallery will be featuring four local photographers on Sunday August 23rd from 3-6pm. Stop by to meet Mike Meldon, Brian Ferguson, Mel Steinhauer and Doug Spata. Ask questions, view their work and purchase any pieces on show. Enjoy live music? The Jon Kohne Trio will be playing from 4-6!
Upcoming ... Cincinnati Salsa Festival, Aug 27-30 
This festival, started last year, becomes an annual event this year and features wonderful entertainment for all ages – music, dance and more. The roster of fun includes a Guinness World Record Attempt at Largest Salsa Class, a Kids Zone with games, pony rides and petting zoo, dance workshops, delicious concessions by local restaurants and many world class performances including headliners Chamaco Rivera and the Casablanca Tribute to Tito Puente. Cincinnati Salsa Fest brings together people of all ages to celebrate and share in the fun, exciting world of Salsa. The festival takes place from Aug 27-30, 2009 in downtown Cincinnati. It kicks off from 7-10 pm on Aug. 27 with a free concert by Son del Caribe and a free Salsa class on Fountain Square. Friday, Aug 28 features the Chicago Mambo All-Stars and the preliminary round of the Tri-State Salsa Open Championship, a regional dance contest. In addition to live music, there will also be a bachata/meringue room on the lower level, hosted by DJ Lexuz. 9 pm -1 am at the Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E 6th St. $15. Saturday, Aug 29 involves dance workshops from 10 am – 2 pm at the Hyatt Regency, 151 W 5th St, followed by the first full day of the Salsa Festival at Sawyer Point (open noon-10 pm). At 6 pm there will be an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Salsa Class. The evening will feature the After-Party at the Hyatt Regency from 10 pm – 3 am, showcasing the Casablanca band and the final round of the Tri-State Open Championship. Sunday, Aug 30 features dance workshops from 10 am – 2 pm at the Hyatt Regency, followed by the second full day of the Salsa Festival at Sawyer Point from noon – 9 pm. Performers: Thursday Kick-off: Son del Caribe – one of Cincinnati's favorite local Salsa bands Pre-Party Headliner: Chicago Mambo All Stars – hot Latin band from Chicago Saturday headliner: Chamaco Rivera – international star from Puerto Rico Afterparty and Sunday headliner: Casablanca Orchestra with Jose Rosa – amazing orchestra with virtuoso percussionist Jose Rosa, will play a tribute to Tito Puente, the King of Latin Jazz Sunday afternoon: Poco Loco – one of Cincinnati's most exciting new Latin Jazz ensembles, Poco Loco plays music that reflects the roots of Salsa, the dance music of the Palladium days. Pricing: Admission to Pre and After Parties is $15. Dance Workshops are $15 each or $95 for a pass to all 8 workshops. Entry to the Salsa Festival at Sawyer Point and the Kickoff at Fountain Square are free. For more details on performers, pricing or any other aspects of the festival, please visit www.cincinnatisalsafestival.com Vine-L Friday Afterparty @ Below Zero with the Medicine Men Friday Aug 28! Enjoy a perfect end to a night of gallery-hopping and music for Final Friday and Vine-L Friday's after-party, at Below Zero Lounge! Below Zero is a contemporary lounge with a great atmosphere and 75+ different types of vodka. 1122 Walnut Street, Downtown. Featured musical guests are the Medicine Men - an award-winning group known for their work with H Bomb Ferguson. Be prepared to be blown away by their wall of sound. 10 pm - 1 am Friday, Aug 28. $5-10 donation. 
Emery Jam @ Emery Theatre Aug 29 For one night only, come see great local music featuring 500 Miles to Memphis with The Sundresses, Kristen Key and Eclipse! The music kicks off at 5 pm (doors open at 4:30) and Christian Moerlein beer and Lucy Blue Pizza will be available. This will be an amazing night for a great cause! Give Back Cincinnati has worked with the Emery for two hands-on events over the past two years, and now is your opportunity to see the theatre in action! Give Back Beyond Cincinnati (GBBC) is hosting a fundraising concert at the historic theatre. Online presale tickets are $20 ($25 day of show) and are on sale here! Proceeds from the event will be used to help send Give Back Cincinnati Members to Guatemala as they partner with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the village of Xela. The Emery Theatre is located at the corner of Central Pkwy and Walnut downtown, and was home to the Cincinnati Symphony until 1936. It is a sister theatre to Carnegie Hall in NYC as both were based on the same designs and because of their superior acoustics. For more information on the Emery click here. 
Talk Like a Pirate, Drink Like a Fish! A 2 Floor Grand Re-opening Party/FunRaiser DJ, Live Music, Contests, Giveaways, Performances, Pirates, Mermaids First Floor: Under The Sea Second Floor: Upper Deck with The Plank 
SAVE THE DATE World Music Fest! World Music Fest is back, and bigger than ever! This year, the festival is expanding to an all-day, all-ages event at seven venues: The Avenue, Baker Hunt, Covington Artisans Enterprise Center, Leapin Lizard, Madison Theater, MarX Gallery and Step-N-Out Studio. There will also be a VIP dinner at Baker Hunt on Friday, Oct. 16 and a good chance the event may extend to Sunday, Oct. 18. Stay tuned for more info and make sure to save the date! 
| Subscribe to the Zeit Insider here To submit your event or place an ad, click here Featured Artist Nakama! See them live Thursday, Aug 20 @ Madison Theater, 7 - 11 pm See an audio slideshow here Nakama is a trio featuring traditional Japanese music with a modern twist. Koto, flute and percussion meld together to create an ambiance of peaceful elegance and beauty. Enjoy the soothing sounds of nature through the koto – reminiscent of falling water, the flute – like wind in the leaves, and light percussion – the distant rumbling of clouds. Tasteful, simple and gentle, the music will carry you to the mountains of Japan … and a world of tranquility and quiet contemplation. For booking inquiries, please contact lizwumusic@gmail.com
Have Your event at the Blue Wisp! 318 E 8th St • 513-241-9477 www.thebluewisp.com Blue Wisp Jazz Club Mon 8/17 8:30pm •$5 Jazz Jam Session
hosted by Sandy Suskind
Tue 8/18 8pm • $5 Mambo Diablo (Hot Latin Music) Wed 8/19 8:30pm • $10 Blue Wisp Big Band
Thu 8/20 • 8:00 pm Chicago vocalist Alison Ruble $10 10:45 pm Blue Wisp Open Mic Night Fri 8/21 4:30pm • Free Al Beasley Quartet
8:30pm • $20 Delfeayo Marsalis, trombone; Jason Marsalis, drums; w/Dan Faehnle, gtr; Jim Anderson, bs; Jim Connerly, pno.
12:30-2:30am • $5 Suggested donation
Delbert Williams plays the blues
Sat 8/22 8:30pm • $20 Delfeayo Marsalis, trombone; Jason Marsalis, drums; w/Dan Faehnle, gtr; Jim Anderson, bs; Jim Connerly, pno. $20 12am • $4 Mike Mcintire Marmalade Brigade
Sun 8/23 7:30 pm • $5 Enyard/Drees/Finucane/Karlsberg Artist Opportunities!
She Screams Without Sound Call to Artists For the student and amateur artist. Prizes will be awarded. Entries will be displayed on Fountain Square and in other Cincinnati locations. Application deadlineSeptember 25th For more details and application, please contact Christy McGovern: cmcgovern@womenhelpingwomen.org Artisan's Enterprise Center Call to Artists The Covington AEC is holding its first bi-annual call to artists! For more information, visit www.covingtonarts.com  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 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. |
