The Insider Arts + Culture Newsletter Sept 2-9, 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: Songs of Unity on Fountain Square Weds 7-9
This week's World Wide Wednesday features Songs of Unity, featuring Mandala Rainbow Tribe, Eclipse and Dance With Me. Mandala Rainbow Tribe is an ensemble that plays deep, earthy grooves melded with the sweet and sensous voice of Nyeemah. Eclipse fuses WorldBeat influences with Hip-hop soul and Jazz progressions, creating a funky, eclectic sound. Dance With Me is a local dance company that incorporates vocals into fun choreography and educational programming. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 2 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 
Morpheus Ensemble @ Rohs Street Cafe, Thursday Sept 3 _250-x-375.jpg) When's the last time you heard some West Coast Jazz, ala Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan?
The Morpheus Ensemble plays in the West Coast style of "cool" Jazz, incorporating a laid back, mellow feel and melodic approach.
The group features Dan Barger and Jen Grantham on sax, Josh Moore on bass and Chris Novy on drums.
This is part of a monthly PIF Jazz series, every first Thursday at Rohs Street Cafe.
8-11 Thursday, Sept 3, Rohs Street Cafe, 225 W Mc Millan. $3-5 donation.
For more information on Play it Forward, visit www.pifcincy.org Upcoming ... Global Tea Concerts Sept 13 and 27 
Enjoy a journey of the senses in an event that will transport you around the world through tastes and sound. International teas will be complimented by delicious desserts and beautiful music evocative of France, Spain, Brazil and Latin America. Concerts are on Sunday Sept 13 and 27 from 3-5 pm at Essencha Teahouse, 3212a Madison Ave in Oakley. Admission is $20/person or $30/couple and includes tea, refreshments and live music. Vegan options are available upon request (let them know when you RSVP). Sunday Sept. 13 features French Jazz by Passage, with Sylvain Acher on guitar and Mike Milliron on percussion. They play delightful original chansons, incorporating French lyrics and elements of Gypsy style Jazz and Bossa Nova. Sunday Sept. 27 features sounds of Spain and Latin America by Canela, with Nicholas Tuttle on guitar and Liz Wu on percussion. This lively duo has a melodic and percussive sound that is both spicy and sweet, like cinnamon (canela). They incorporate everything from Spanish Flamenco to Cuban Son, with a hint of Middle Eastern modalities. Live Salsa Night @ Leapin Lizard 9-17 _250-x-386.jpg) Get your Salsa groove on to live music and free dance instruction every third Thursday!
Live music by Poco Loco and free dance instruction by Salsa Underground! All in the beautiful, spacious Leapin Lizard events space. 8-11 pm Thursday Sept 17, Leapin Lizard, 726 Main St. Covington, $5 Talk Like a Pirate, Drink Like a Fish! A Two-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 _400-x-399.jpg)
SAVE THE DATE World Music Fest! World Music Fest is back, and bigger than ever! This year, the festival is expanding to an full-weekend, all-ages event at six venues: The Avenue, Baker Hunt, Covington Artisans Enterprise Center, Leapin Lizard, Madison Theater and Step-N-Out Studio. There will be a VIP dinner at Baker Hunt on Friday, Oct. 16 and headliners will perform Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Madison Theater. Stay tuned for more info and make sure to save the date! _400-x-615.jpg)
| Subscribe to the Zeit Insider here To submit your event or place an ad, click here Featured Artist Nyeemah MacDonald! See her live Wednesday, Sept 2 @ Fountain Square, 7-9 pm Visit her MySpace here "This music, these words are from my soul, my spirit. They are free forms of expression that are healing for me - an amalgamation of lyrics, tones, and energies creating an atmosphere that promotes power, love, growth and balance. I dont have a specific style; rather my music is a blend of elements that touch on a universal language from spoken word to driving afro-cuban percussion to Tibetan chants, jazz, blues, hip hop, and calming ethereal sounds. I play and sing the songs that move me. I compose my music using live instruments, tracks, my voice and of course my lyrics. My intention is to spread the healing, spread the bliss, spread love. Come on now and join me. Get all ten of your toes free and walk in the green grass with me, cause this light here is FREE." 
Special Notice! City Council may vote to eliminate the city of Cincinnati's recycling plan. To learn more, and to take action, click here 
Have Your event at the Blue Wisp! 318 E 8th St • 513-241-9477 www.thebluewisp.com Blue Wisp Jazz Club Mon 9/07 8:30pm •$5 Jazz Jam Session
hosted by Sandy Suskind
Tue 9/08 8pm • $5 Mambo Diablo (Hot Latin Music) Wed 9/09 8:30pm • $10 Blue Wisp Big Band
Thu 8/27 • 8:00 pm $5 Enyard/Drees Quartet w Finucane, Karlsberg & Felson Fri 8/28 4:30pm • Free Al Beasley Quartet
8:30pm • $10 Rusty Burge Quartet
12:30-2:30am • $5 Suggested donation
Delbert Williams plays the blues Sat 8/29 8:30pm • $12 New York Vocalist Sachal Vasandani Quartet 12am • $4 Mike Mcintire Marmalade Brigade Sun 8/23 7:30 pm • $5 Souse Artist Opportunities!
World Music Fest needs volunteers! Be a part of the action! World Music Fest is back, bigger than ever ... and needs your help! To learn about volunteer opportunities, click here 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 deadline September 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 Cool Links! For local news on nightlife, entertainment and current events, check out the Cincinnati Defender For info on local bands and the music scene, visit Cincy Groove Magazine For all things Jazz in town, go to The Jazz Half - Jazz fans can also sign up to the Jazz Meetup Group For weekly updates on concerts and other cultural events of note, sign up for Tri-State Treasures by sending the message "subscribe" to jkesner@nuvox.net If you are a professional woman who enjoys networking and socializing, the Women's Professional Meetup Group is for you! If you like supporting local businesses, try consulting Buy Cincy If you live or hang on the East side of town, hit up the East Side Vibe |
