Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. Béla Fleck is a fifteen-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining it with Far East …

WMKV revives the glory days of Music Hall Ballroom with this big band concert and dance with The Harry James Orchestra.  During the golden era of the big bands, Harry recorded a number of hits, including ‘I've Heard That Song Before’, from the motion picture Youth on Parade (1942), ‘You Made Me Love You’ (1941), the number-one …

Cecil Jackson & Dry Ridge Band Cecil Jackson & Dry Ridge Band have been performing bluegrass music together for 30+ years with some legendary musicians! Plus, Cecil Jackson is the Cincinnati Zoo’s head elephant manager! Shiny Old Soul Shiny Old Soul has taken to the description “cosmic Roots” given their fusion of a bluesey, roots, and …

Dane Cook has maintained his reputation as one of today's most prolific stand-up comedians, while simultaneously distinguishing himself as a charismatic and versatile actor in a variety of film and television projects. Cook recently returned to the stage with his directorial debut of Troublemaker which premiered on Showtime. The show was filmed in the Fall of 2013 and …

Hear tunes from the great Seattle grunge band with special guest SPKR with a tribute to Blind Melon.

Tiffany Jenkins is a wife, mother, author, content creator and recovering addict. Although best known for her funny viral Facebook videos, Tiffany speaks shamelessly, openly and honestly about her past and addiction, as well as her struggles with depression and anxiety. Tiffany’s story of hope has had such an overwhelming response from her supporters that …

Bob Herzog is back as our host for the 6th installment of Cincy's hottest Sing-Off, ArtsWave CincySings! Also returning will be our illustrious panel of judges including Reds legend Bronson Arroyo and Emmy Award-nominated vocalist Kathy Wade. Check out the highlights of last year's competition above and come out this April to join in the …

Brother Smith Brother Smith is a young five piece band, native to the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area. Led by Brothers Wes and Aaron Smith, the group has created a unique blend mixing the heart of Country, the creativity of Funk, and the passion of Soul.  Brother Smith’s humble beginning as two brothers with a passion for …

A fashionable fundraiser for the Eight Days & One Hour Foundation’s Stephen Morsch Nursing Scholarship Enjoy: Shopping, sipping, light bites, silent auction, photo booth, runway fashion show, and fun fundraising activities Tickets: $30 Front Row VIP Ticket: includes swag bag, 3 drink tickets, light bites, and front row seat along runway $20 VIP Ticket: includes …

Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, returns to the stage in 2019 with its most ambitious and best production yet, a very special 40th Anniversary retrospective of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, ‘The Wall’. Released in November 1979, a semi-autobiographical concept album from the mind of Pink Floyd founding member Roger Waters, …

As we look toward Opening Day of the Cincinnati Reds, round third and head to Music Hall for a fun program about the great American pastime. Hear the classic poem "Casey at the Bat," sing along to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," and, of course, root for the Reds in their 150thanniversary! Experience instrument …

AS THE PREMIERE FUNDRAISER FOR THE CURE STARTS NOW, ONCE IN A LIFETIME GALA IS ONE OF CINCINNATI'S MOST UNIQUE GALAS.  Join over 900 guests as they enjoy a 3 course gourmet meal, open bar, 400 package silent auction, once in a lifetime experience live auction and entertainment.  This event never disappoints to deliver a …

Who will be voted Cincinnati’s best celebrity dancer?  Which stars have the right moves to rule the dance floor?  Find out on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 when the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) celebrates the thirteenth season of its annual fundraiser Dancing for the Stars at the Music Hall Ballroom to benefit CAA’s Overture Awards – the nation’s …

NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award®‐winning saxophonist and Tony Award® nominee Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of one of the finest jazz quartets today, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Marsalis’ most current recording with his quartet is Four MFs Playin’ Tunes. On this album, the song takes center …

It's a tradition—each year the May Festival Chamber Choir and May Festival Youth Chorus fill the gorgeous Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption with song. Marvel at the world's largest handmade stained glass window while listening to works by Poulenc, Bach and Vaughan Williams, as well as the world premiere of a piece commissioned by the May …

Jeff Tweedy has released WARM, a solo album of all new material. WARM was produced and recorded entirely by Jeff at Chicago’s now legendary studio, The Loft (with help from some of his usual collaborators – Spencer Tweedy, Glenn Kotche and Tom Schick). WARM follows the acoustic retrospective release, Together at Last(2017), and Wilco’s 2016 album, Schmilco.  Jeff …

Honey & Houston Hailing from Northern Kentucky, Lauren Houston and Heather Turner are the fuel behind the fire of Honey & Houston.  Joined by multi-instrumentalist Mark Cretcher and drummer Daniel Peterson the band has quickly become a fixture on the Cincinnati scene, playing high-profile festivals like Buckle Up and the Whispering Beard as well as opening …

NICK OFFERMAN is an actor, writer and woodworker, best known as the character of Ron Swanson on NBC’s hit comedy series “Parks & Recreation.” The show, in which he starred with Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, and Aziz Ansari, wrapped its 7th and final season in 2015. For his work on the show, Offerman won a Television …

Whitney Houston was a diva of rare talent with a powerhouse voice that touched our hearts and souls. Join the Pops and vocal sensation Rashidra Scott to celebrate the musical legacy of the Whitney songs you know and love, including How Will I Know?, Where Do Broken Hearts Go? and of course, I Will Always Love You.

2019 Cincinnati Go Red For Women Experience We can do this together! Fifteen years ago, Go Red For Women was born as a campaign to raise awareness among women about their great health threat – heart disease. Slowly, the campaign grew into a movement – one that not only brought together thousands of women annually …

Mama Said String Band Mama Said String Band is a five piece group based out of Louisville, Kentucky. Their combined musical backgrounds, spanning multiple cultures, styles and genres, with a strong focus on vocal harmony and innovative instrumentation, builds a unique aural medley. Known for having a strong female presence, they gather influences from Bluegrass, Folk, …

Enjoy a relaxing train ride through Southwestern Ohio while enjoying a glass of Wine and Chocolate samples. The Wine and Chocolate Train features Stone Cellars and Sutter Home wine in an informal atmosphere. Each passenger will be treated to two complimentary single serving wine bottles. A Complimentary chocolate sampler from the Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory …

A comedian, actor, and writer, Patton Oswalt continues to find success in all areas of entertainment. From his award-winning comedy specials to his many memorable film roles and guest appearances on his favorite TV shows (including Parks and Recreation, for which he received a TV Critics Choice Award), Oswalt continues to choose work that inspires him and entertains …