Cincinnati Public Radio

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Spring Into “Art in Bloom” at the Cincinnati Art Museum

Embrace the spring season with Art in Bloom at the Cincinnati Art Museum. If you love fine art and floral decor, this highly anticipated biannual event might be a must-see program for you and your loved ones.From vibrant floral displays inspired by fine art to kid-friendly activities, this three-day event could be a great way to spend time with friends and family from April 26 to April 28.All floral displays placed throughout the museum galleries were created by nearly 60 floral artists across N...

CB Moves for Parkinson’s Creates a Community Beyond Dance Classes

Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy presents CB Moves for Parkinson’s, a dance class designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s Disease.“Our expert faculty use movement and music to stimulate the body and mind, providing a supportive forum for fitness, expression and community for participants of all ages,” according to the Cincinnati Ballet.From jazz to modern dance and even ballroom dancing, there are a variety of styles of dance to choose from.Regardless of which class you choose...

University of Cincinnati Welcomes Grammy Winning Cellist as CCM Professor

Nick Photinos, a College Conservatory of Music (CCM) alumnus and a four-time Grammy award winning cellist will start his journey of teaching this fall as a CCM Professor of Chamber Music and an Eminent Scholar at the University of Cincinnati (UC).Ohio Eminent Scholars are state funded positions at a university that attract individuals outside of Ohio according to Photinos.The purpose of an Eminent Scholar is to draw in individuals who have a wide array of experiences.A few of Photinos’ experienc...

Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience brings art to life for Summer 2023

Are you and your family looking for a local adventure? Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience could be your next summer highlight.  
 “What it really comes down to, is that we create these opportunities for people to experience art in a new and unique way,” said John Zaller, the Executive Producer of Exhibition Hub who helped bring the immersive experience to life.  
The immersive experience consists of a four-part journey through the world of Claude Monet: 360 degrees, VR, art and life and inte...

Joí Dean

Name: Joí DeanExpertise: Life and Arts reportingEducation: University of CincinnatiFavorite Cincinnati neighborhood: Clifton — go Bearcats!HighlightsExperienceDean has over four years of experience in the world of journalism. As a Bearcat, she started out as a contributor for the student-led newspaper, The News Record, where she created a series called "Breaking Barriers" where she told the stories of minority students on campus. She eventually moved her way up to staff reporter and to the posit...

“Be Still” Portrait Series Celebrates Cincinnati Natives Through Cutting-Edge Technology

If you’re looking for a new activity to experience this summer, the “Be Still” multi-medium portrait series could be a great option to consider. “Be Still,” funded by ArtsWave, was created and founded by Cincinnati native, Ingrid Woode.Ingrid Woode is a musician, photographer, filmmaker and producer of her self-made company, IWP, LLC.Despite having a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in chemistry, Woode has always been interested in art.While growing up with a mother who was a mus...