The Golden Days of Radio The Golden Days of Radio Program Date: The Cincinnati Woman's Club Players, Directed by Mrs. Carol Parsons [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Anonym / 10/27/2018 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 14650 Article rating: No rating Let’s return to the days of old-time radio through the talents of the CWC Players and the creativity of an original script written by long-time College Club member Carol Parsons, who also serves as director. The always-hilarious CWC Players put their own twist on classic radio, which thrived from the late 1920s through the 1950s. Read more
Contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen to World War II Contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen to World War II Program Date: A squadron in the US Army Air Corps [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Anonym / 11/10/2018 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 14497 Article rating: No rating The Tuskegee Airmen were an all-black squadron who served as the first military aviators in the US army Air Corps (AAC), a precursor of the US Air Force. Trained at the Tuskegee Army Field in Alabama, they flew more than 15,000 individual sorties in Europe and North Africa during WWII. Their impressive performance earned them more than 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses and helped encourage the eventual integration of the US Armed Forces. Mrs. Carol Kortecamp…………………………………………………Chairman of the Day Read more
Beginning Again: Ohio Justice and Policy Center Beginning Again: Ohio Justice and Policy Center Program Date: Presented by Tyra Patterson [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Janet McDaniel / 1/26/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 14689 Article rating: 2.0 Hear the compelling story of an 11-year-old child who was unjustly incarcerated for 23 years and rebounded to become a contributing member of society during this College Club program featuring the subject of the story herself: Tyra Patterson. Having earned her GED and studied to become a paralegal, Tyra was exonerated in January, 2017, and reoriented herself into our community. Upon meeting Tyra, you will be amazed at the resiliency of the human spirit as displayed by this delightful and energetic young woman. Dr. Janet McDaniel…………………………………………………Chairman of the Day Read more
Harriet Beecher Stowe: Freedom Seeker of Cincinnati Harriet Beecher Stowe: Freedom Seeker of Cincinnati Program Date: Presented by Christine Hartlieb, Executive Director [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Nancy Cavanaugh / 2/23/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 0 14185 Article rating: No rating This interactive presentation focuses on the life events and experiences that Harriet Beecher Stowe faced during the 18 years she lived in Cincinnati and how these experiences enabled her to write an impactful anti-slavery novel. Stowe House Executive Director Christine Hartlieb also will discuss the history of the house after the Beechers left and its ties to African American experiences in the 20th century. Mrs. Nancy Cavanaugh…………………………………………Chairman of the Day Read more
REMEMBERING WHEN: THE LOST TEA ROOMS OF DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI REMEMBERING WHEN: THE LOST TEA ROOMS OF DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI Program Date: Presented by Cynthia Beischel, author [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Sue Eades / 3/18/2023 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 0 8414 Article rating: No rating The Lost Tea Rooms of Downtown Cincinnati…it was such a different world then! There was a sense of occasion when going to town. Using firsthand experience stories and gathered information, Cynthia will take you back in time to the days of enjoying an afternoon downtown and having lunch in a popular tea room. Get ready to enjoy the flavors of history on many levels. Books will be available for purchase at this meeting. March 18, 2023 Board meeting – 11 am Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon. Club sandwich, orange tomato soup, chips/pickle spear, chocolate lovelies. Sue Eades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairperson of the Day Carole Rauf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hostess Read more
WHEN SHAKESPHERE RODE INTO TOWN WHEN SHAKESPHERE RODE INTO TOWN Program Date: 5/15/2027 12:00:00 PM Presented by Kevin Grace, former head of UC's Archives and Rare Books Library [EasyDNNnews:ProgramDate] Paula Steiner / 5/15/2027 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM 0 440 Article rating: No rating WHEN SHAKESPEARE RODE INTO TOWN MAY 15, 2027 12:00 Presented by Kevin Grace, former head of UC's Archives & Rare Books Library Who knew there were quite a few stories connecting Shakespeare to Cincinnati, from the earliest days of the city’s settlement to the present day? The rich heritage shows how much Cincinnatians loved the Bard over the past 200 years. A few attention-grabbers from historical accounts include: “An actress died on stage just when her character was supposed to die.” “A 70-year old Hamlet thrilled the audience and inspired a Cincinnati landmark.” “A fire broke out in a Cincinnati theater and ‘Hamlet’ left the stage to guide the audience to safety.” Join us for this unique presentation about these amazing connections! Board Meeting at 11 am. Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon. The Club’s past presidents will be honored at this program. Chairperson of the Day: Paula Steiner Hospitality: Janet McDaniel Read more