IMPRESSIONS OF EGYPT IMPRESSIONS OF EGYPT PRESENTED BY TONY & DONNA PERZIGIAN Janet McDaniel / 1/23/2016 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 7663 Article rating: No rating The Perzigians will describe their experiences living in Egypt from December 2010 until June of 2014. When they departed from Cincinnati, they expected to encounter many adventures, but they did not expect to be present for the historic event of the Arab spring. Their presentation will highlight their everyday life as well as the revolutionary political events. Chairman of the Day: Diane Sakmyster Read more
THE NEW HORIZONS DIXIELAND BAND OF CINCINNATI THE NEW HORIZONS DIXIELAND BAND OF CINCINNATI DIRECTED BY PETE METZGER Glenna Baumbaugh / 12/12/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8266 Article rating: No rating The New Horizons Dixieland Band of Cincinnati offers jazz and blues in addition to Dixieland tunes. The band is composed of men and women and includes five graduates of music conservatories. The other musicians are amateurs who love playing this peppy and fun kind of music. Audiences of all ages find the beat and toe-tapping melodies irresistible. A sing-along featuring holiday favorites will allow the audience to join in the merriment. Chairman of the Day: Betsy Bazell Read more
THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN PRESENTED BT ROSEMARY DEITZER Glenna Baumbaugh / 11/14/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8460 Article rating: No rating North Platte was a small town in the middle of Nebraska on the Union Pacific Railroad. During World War II, this was a major route for moving soldiers across the country for training and to the East and West coasts for training and debarkation. A town of only 12,000 people, North Platte welcomed and fed 6 million soldiers during the war. Union Pacific Depot canteen was open 24 hours a day for 4 years. This story honors our veterans and the wonderful people of North Platte. Chairman of the Day: Mary Russell Read more
THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN THE MIRACLE OF THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN PRESENTED BY ROSEMARY DEITZER Glenna Baumbaugh / 11/14/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8566 Article rating: No rating North Platte was a small town in the middle of Nebraska on the Union Pacific Railroad. During World War II, this railroad line was a major route for moving soldiers across the country for training and to the east and west coasts for training and debarkation. A town of only 12,000 people, North Platte welcomed and fed six million soldiers during the war. Union Pacific Depot canteen was open 24 hours a day for four years. This story honors our veterans and the wonderful people of North Platte. Chairman of the Day: Mary Russell Read more
THE CINCINNATI WOMAN'S CLUB PLAYERS DIRECTED BY MRS. CAROL PARSONS Glenna Baumbaugh / 10/24/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8392 Article rating: No rating The CWC Players are for the first time presenting an improvisation. Cast members enlighten the audience by discussing a play they are planning. The improvisation is based on last year's Seven Nuns in Las Vegas, but it looks like there will be lots of showgirls and only a few nuns. Come and enjoy the fun. Chairman of the Day Ms. Vivian Morgan Read more
QUEEN CITY NOTORIOUS PRESENTED BY J.T. TOWNSEND Glenna Baumbaugh / 10/10/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9093 Article rating: No rating J.T. Townsend is a freelance writer and lifelong resident of Cincinnati. He is the author of regional bestsellers, Queen City Gothic and Queen City Notorious. He is also the former true crime historian for Snitch Magazine and his work has appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Word Magazine and Clews. In this intriguing program, Townsend delves beyond the tabloid headlines and exposes the sinful motivations of memorable villains. Chairman of the Day: Mrs. Sue Eades Read more
THE CCM YOUTH BALLET COMPANIES DIRECTED BY JONNIE LYNN JACOBS-PERCER Glenna Baumbaugh / 9/26/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8747 Article rating: 4.0 CCM Senior Youth Ballet Company is made up of junior and senior high school students who are serious about ballet. The Mini and Junior Ballet Company is made up of children ages 8 through 13 and focuses on guiding young students in their performance skills and ballet technique. "The Carnival of Animals" and other dance selections will demonstrate their accomplishments. Read more
Armchair Adventures in Outdoor Photography Armchair Adventures in Outdoor Photography Presented by Brian Jorg Glenna Baumbaugh / 5/9/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 7990 Article rating: No rating Brian Jorg, nature photographer, public speaker, and Cincinnati Zoo horticulturalist, travels the world to capture the beauty of nature in photographic images. The ‘one-of-a-kind’ presentation will focus on some of the ‘adventures’ he has encountered over the years researching photographing, and observing nature in the great outdoors. This sometimes humorous look back includes close encounters, from grizzles and black bear to rattlesnakes and tarantulas, as well as reflecting on some of the most magnificent landscapes, from Alaska to East Africa and the Amazon to Nova Scotia. Mrs. Ruth Hubbard-Barnes………….….………..………………………...……..….Chairman of the Day Read more
Bamso Brings Us Its Best! Bamso Brings Us Its Best! Director Michael Chertock Glenna Baumbaugh / 4/11/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8175 Article rating: No rating What better time than springtime for an opportunity to hear three talented winners of the 2014 Jack & Lucille Wonnell Young Artist Concerto Competition, sponsored by the Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (BAMSO). Their scintillating performances are from the main symphonic sections: (1) Strings, (2) Piano, (3) Brass, Reeds, and Woodwind. The Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Michael Chertock, the distinguished keyboardist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Asst. Professor of Piano at University of Cincinnati's CCM. Mrs. Carole Rauf……………...………..…...….…Chairman of the Day Read more
Dressed For The Occasion: A Study of Fashion from 1910 - 1970 Dressed For The Occasion: A Study of Fashion from 1910 - 1970 Presented by Bette Sherman Glenna Baumbaugh / 3/28/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8488 Article rating: No rating Bette Sherman, fashion historian, will take us on an excursion through nine decades of style and fashion. They call her the “Queen of Stuff” because her personal, extensive collection gives a peek into a century of fashion industry history. She is the go-to girl for props for Hollywood movies! “A lot of what I collect was meant to be thrown away,” Sherman says. From lithograph powder tins and antique advertising to authentic 20s flapper dresses and vintage handbags, Sherman has it all, and will speak about fashion as well as bring items from her fabulous collection. Mrs. Diane Sakmyster……………………………………………Chairman of the Day Read more
Living With Dementia: New Possibilities Through Art Living With Dementia: New Possibilities Through Art Carol Parsons, Mr. Lokon, Dr. Elizabeth Lokon, Glenna Baumbaugh Anonym / 3/14/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 7660 Article rating: No rating People with dementia may have been robbed of their memory, but not their creative capacity. Learn about Opening Minds through Art (OMA), a groundbreaking intergenerational program, based at Miami University since 2007. We’ll hear from its founding director, Dr. Elizabeth “Like” Lokon, MGS, Ph.D. who is also a gerontologist, educator and Senior Research Associate at Miami’s Scripps Gerontology Center. The program’s mission is “to build bridges across ages and cognitive barriers through art.” Dr. Valerie Ubbes...…...………..…….…………………………………...…Chairman of the Day Read more
Face To Face With C. F. Payne Presented by Chris Payne, Artist-Illustrator Glenna Baumbaugh / 2/28/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8025 Article rating: No rating C.F. Payne is an artist-illustrator whose artwork has graced the covers of Time Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times Book Review and more. He has been commissioned by paint countless politicians, authors and entertainers. He has illustrated ten children’s picture books, including The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Micawber by John Lithgow. His artwork had been exhibited at numerous museums and college and university galleries. He painted the mural on the Music Hall parking garage of some of the famous people who have graced the city. Come and hear from this remarkable professional! Miss Cheryl Anne Sallwasser………..…………..…………………………..Chairman of the Day Read more
The Success and Challenges for Cincinnati Public Schools The Success and Challenges for Cincinnati Public Schools Presented by Mary Ronan Glenna Baumbaugh / 1/24/2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 7729 Article rating: No rating College Club member Mary Ronan, Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will talk to us about the current status of our school system. Whether negotiating labor contracts, hitting the pavement to pass tax levies, boosting academic expectations, or overseeing the district’s 10-year, $1 billion Facilities Master Plan, Ronan’s down-to-earth experience and lofty educational vision have brought CPS recognition as Ohio’s highest-performing urban school district since 2009. Mrs. Mary Russell….....……………………………………….……………..Chairman of the Day Read more
Snowmen, Sleigh Bells, and Holiday Memories Snowmen, Sleigh Bells, and Holiday Memories Presented by Melissa Bonetti and Musicians Janet McDaniel / 12/6/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8453 Article rating: No rating What better way to begin the holiday season than a delightful holiday songfest on St. Nicholas Day! Melissa Bonetti and other performers from the UC College Conservatory of Music (CCM) will sing a variety of those favorite melodies that put us in the gala holiday mood. Some of the songs will be done in caroling style, some will be jazzy, and others classical. Melissa is a master’s student at CCM with a beautiful mezzo voice who will delight all of us with her talent. Dr. Janet McDaniel…...……….…………………………………………Chairman of the Day Read more
Seven Nuns At Las Vegas Seven Nuns At Las Vegas The Cincinnati Woman's Club Players Glenna Baumbaugh / 11/1/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8157 Article rating: No rating This production, a comedy, was originally performed at Notre Dame University in 1954. It is a hilarious play about the adventures of seven nuns who find themselves in a very unique situation. The CWC Players will delight you with this adaptation by College Club member, Carol Parsons. You won’t want to miss it. Mrs. Carol Parsons.............................................................................Chairman of the Day Read more
A Look at the Macabre A Look at the Macabre Presented by: Diane M. Shields, Historian Glenna Baumbaugh / 10/11/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 9490 Article rating: No rating What better time than October to take a look at why we are so fascinated with strange happenings that can indeed border on frightening, gruesome, and mysterious. After all, Halloween is devoted to ghouls, specters, vampires and demons! During this program, we will examine some real-life situations that frighten us and yet intrigue us! And then a little tongue in cheek at how literature and entertainment pull us in even deeper. Read more
Put a Little Jazz in your Life! Put a Little Jazz in your Life! Directed by Kerry Cruse Glenna Baumbaugh / 9/27/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 8591 Article rating: No rating The Walnut Hills High School Jazz Ensemble has become recognized throughout our community for its high-octane performance level. Not only has it competed frequently in local and regional competitions, it has performed with the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras, and graced venues such as the Cincinnati Art Museum, Taft Museum and the downtown Public Library. Ms. Kathy Monahan........................Chairman of the Day Read more
Lights, Camera, Queen City Action! Lights, Camera, Queen City Action! Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film Commission Anonym / 7/25/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 6764 Article rating: No rating Kristen Erwin is the Executive Director for the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film commission, where she began working as an intern in 1997. Kristen has an interesting job interacting with movie studios, independent film and music company directors and executives to extol the virtues of shooting their movies, TV shows, and music videos in the Cincinnati metro area. She gets to scout the area looking for unique neighborhoods and homes that might serve as shooting locations, and knows the nooks and crannies of this town better than most. Mrs. Sue Eades….…………….…........…….…………...………………………...….Chairman of the Day Read more
Why Shakespeare? Comedic Excerpts Why Shakespeare? Comedic Excerpts Presented by The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Glenna Baumbaugh / 5/17/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 7557 Article rating: No rating Three professional actors from The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company answer a common question: “Why do we still study Shakespeare today?” They will present interesting facts about Shakespeare, incorporate an opportunity for audience participation, and perform scenes from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Macbeth”, “Comedy of Errors”, and others as part of their comedic presentation. Please join us for this lunch and program. Mrs. Mary Reed Lyon Chairman of the Day Read more
The State of the Arts in Cincinnati The State of the Arts in Cincinnati Presented by Janelle Gelfand Glenna Baumbaugh / 4/26/2014 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 7890 Article rating: No rating Janelle Gelfand was named Classical Music Critic for The Cincinnati Enquirer in 1993 and has written for the paper since 1991. She is an accomplished pianist, having traveled with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on three European tours and two tours to Japan. When the Cincinnati POPS toured mainland China and Singapore for the first time, she was there. She was a professor of music history at the Cincinnati College Conservatory. She will share her knowledge of the arts in Cincinnati with us. Mrs. Helena Pieratt Chairman of the Day Read more