The Insider Arts + Culture Newsletter January 2010 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!
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Hafla for a Cause @ Aquarius Star Jan 8  Please join in on a new monthly event at Aquarius Star - an open drum and dance session benefiting the nonprofit organization Play it Forward!
Featured hosts include Tree of Life, Al-Yanna Dance Company and Dante's Gypsy Circus. All are welcome to drum and dance! Friday, Jan 8 at Aquarius Star, 329 Ludlow Ave. $5 suggested donation. More info available here.
Poco Loco @ The Art Museum Jan 10 Come to enjoy some great Latin Jazz in a beautiful atmosphere during the Art Museum's Sunday brunch series. Featuring Poco Loco! 2-3 pm, Sunday Jan 10 @ The Art Museum in Eden Park. 
Play it Forward Presents a Night of Guitar and Percussion @ The Blue Wisp Jan 10 Featuring Toca Madera, Viaje and Chico Futuracho Toca Madera is a duo comprised of Nick Tuttle on guitar and Liz Wu on percussion. Together, they perform music of Spain and Latin America, from Flamenco-style ballads (ala the Gypsy Kings) to Cuban Sons (ala the Buena Vista Social Club). Their music combines soulful singing with haunting melodies, layered over flowing rhythms evocative of far away lands and distant times. Viaje is a project led by Sylvain Acher, incorporating hints of Gypsy Jazz and French chansons. His compositions are whimsical and delightful. Chico Futuracho is a musical movement headed by Jacob Rathburn Hundley. A fusion of Jazz, Flamenco and Pop, his original works are fun, catchy and sometimes bizarre - but always entertaining. 7-11 pm (doors @ 6:30) at The Blue Wisp, 318 E 8th St. $5-10 suggested donation. More info here. _400-x-584.jpg)
No Saints No Saviors @ The Redmoor Jan 15
 Great music always deserves a good tribute - No Saints No Saviors is a band comprised of top-notch local musicians: Sonny Moorman, Pete Snow, Nick Giese, Dave Fair, Bob Nave, Tom Hammann and Michal Oliver. They play the bluesy, foot-stompin' music of the Allman Brothers.
Monday nights are usually the only night they can be seen live (at Shady O' Grady's), but on Jan 15, they will perform a special show at The Redmoor. For more info, click here . To read a recent review by Eastside Vibe, click here . 8 pm - 1 am, Friday Jan 15 at The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave. $12 at the door. Opening act by Willy D at 8 pm. _400-x-467.jpg)
Tribal Night @ Leapin Lizard Jan 21 _400-x-579.jpg)
Join us for one of the hottest new events in town - tribal night at Leapin Lizard - a monthly evening of dance, drums, drink, food, vendors, music and more! The night kicks off with an open belly dance and drum jam hosted by Al-Yanna. Bring a drum or just yourself! Beginner session from 7-7:30 (drum and dance instructional tips available) followed by intermediate/advanced drum & dance jam from 7:30-8. From 8:15-9:15, Mayan Ruins will perform psychedelic tribal music with belly-dancer Zahara (there will also be an open dance portion). From 9:30-10:30, Acarya will perform original acoustic tribal rock - dancing is very much encouraged! There will also be fantastic crafts vendors set up, including The Flying Cat and much more! Don't forget there will be a potluck table (food only/no drinks) - please bring something delicious to share and also partake! The event goes from 7-11 Thursday, Jan 21 at Leapin Lizard, 726 Main Street, Covington. Tribal night is held every month on the third Thursday. $5 cover For more info on the performers: Al-Yanna Dance Troupe: http://www.al-yannabellydancers.com Mayan Ruins: http://www.myspace.com/mayanruins Acarya: http://www.myspace.com/acaryaband ** If you are interested in vending, please email zeitproductions@gmail.com More info available here. _400-x-274.jpg)
Solo Tabla featuring Jim Feist @ Shine  Jim Feist has been performing and teaching the tabla for the last 20 years. He has traveled to India for extended stays to learn tabla from the late, legendary Ustad Allah Rakha, and Vibhav Nageshkar. For the past decade Jim has been under the tutelage of Ustad Allah Rakha's celebrated disciple, Pandit Yogesh Samsi.
Jim was awarded the American Institute of Indian Studies (Smithsonian) grant for performing artists in 2006 and became affiliated with the University of Mumbai Hindustani Music Department. He has been a featured clinician at Marshall University and has lectured at Taylor University among many others. He has had successful solos at Washington University, University of Toledo, and Indiana University to name a few. This event will be a rare solo concert. 7 pm Saturday, Jan. 23, Shine Yoga Center 3330 Erie Ave. $12. (Children under 12 are FREE!) Listen to Jim on his website http://www.classicaltabla.com Winter Gala Dance Show Jan 24 If you like the show "Dancing with The Stars”, you will not want to miss this event! Doreen Beatrice, Professional Ballroom Dancer/Instructor/Choreographer and Director of the Step-N-Out Dance Studio in Covington, is producing the third annual Winter Gala Dance Show. You will see top professional ballroom dancers from the Tri-State as well as amateurs performing your favorite dances along with some other styles for you to enjoy. Proceeds from the show will be gifted to the Eva G. Farris Educational Endowment at The Carnegie for the advancement of studies in the Visual and Performing Arts. 3 p.m. Sunday Jan 24 at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY 41011. Tickets $16 and available at www.thecarnegie.com or 859-957-1933.
Live Music @ Ichiban in Mt. Lookout Jan 28 _400-x-267.jpg)
There is a new Japanese restaurant in Mt Lookout (in the old Aqua location) that combines a beautiful aesthetic with a welcoming ambiance and creative cuisine. The menu offers a great variety of options, both traditional Japanese fare and sushi rolls. On Thursdays, they offer half-price sushi in the evening! On Thursday, Jan 28, they will begin hosting live music from 9-11 pm, featuring a guitar and vibes duo with Wes Davidson and Liz Wu. LAG Productions and Jazz Alive Present Dana Hall "Into the Light" Jan 29-30 Jazz Alive and LAG Productions present a CD Release party for Dana Hall "Into the Light” Featuring Dana Hall, drums; Terell Stafford, trumpet; Tim Warfield Jr. tenor & soprano saxophones; Bruce Barth, piano and Rodney Whitaker, bass 8:30 pm Friday, Jan 29th and Saturday, Jan 30th at The Blue Wisp, 318 E 8th St. 513-241-WISP $20. More info: www.thebluewisp.com Jazz Alive is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the uniquely American music art form of Jazz and its practitioners. _400-x-531.jpg)
Upcoming: Tie Dye Ball at The Redmoor Feb 26 _400-x-550.jpg)
Take a blast to the past with some very groovy music! Two groups, The Spookfloaters and Jerry's Little Band, will alternate sets from 9:30-1:30. The Ludlow Garage CD and Play it Forward Compilation 1 will be on sale. There will also be silent auction and raffle items. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Play it Forward, a nonprofit dedicated to helping musicians. 9:30-1:30 Friday Feb 26 at The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave. _400-x-78.gif)
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Local authors Jim Hunt and Bob Risch just released a riveting book about Watergate burgular Frank Sturgis, Cuba On My Mind. It's an extraordinary story: Burgling Watergate may have been Frank's easiest assignment. Using over 30 aliases he trained guerillas in 12 countries on 3 continents, took part in assassination plots and the overthrow of 7 governments. He was a spy and counterspy for the CIA. He fought with Che Guevera and Fidel and against them. He was Castro's casino czar, he knew mob bosses. He helped plan and took part in the Bay of Pigs invasion. He plotted to ransom the USS Pueblo and trade places with the Iran hostages. At 17, he was a decorated member of the famed 1st marine Edson's Raiders and at 37 a suspect in JFK's assassination. The book is available online - click here. Artist Opportunities!
ÆQAI is a Cincinnati-based e-journal for critical thinking, review and reflective prose on contemporary visual art. Read the journal at www.aeqai.com Join the Aeqai Facebook group! 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" tojkesner@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 Arts afficionados and critics should subscribe to Aeqai, a local electronic journal on contemporary art. For the ladies - Cincinnati's free online women's magazine isCincyChic. For local business and development news, check out SoapBox. A great source for the quirks and perks in town is Make Cincinnati Weird. For general info on all things Cincinnati, visit www.cincy.com |
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