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Events

  • Event poster for 'Flow into Fall' on September 25 from 6-8 pm, promoting yoga, dance, and sound bath activities to celebrate the season, with suggestions for items to bring.

    Flow into Fall!

    October 16, November 13, December 18, 6-8pm 

    Led by Marie Asbury, 500RYT of Soaring Soul Wellness

    ​Celebrate the season through somatic and ecstatic dance, gentle yoga stretches and sound bath with guided meditations. Freely flow to the external rhythms or let the internal rhythm guide you. Drumming, clapping and vocal release encouraged. Stretch, get cozy, and let go of stress like leaves off the trees in a relaxing soundscape of singing bowls, gong, water sound instruments and loving meditations. 

    Suggested items to bring: water for hydration; yoga mat for stretches; and pillow, eye mask and blanket for sound meditation comfort. Substance free event. Programming is for all bodies, ages, and abilities. Tickets at SoaringSoulWellness.com. New monthly event, join us for FREE (or donation) this time! Registration is required and closes when sold out or 24 hours prior to event.  

    Register Here
  • Close-up of hands folded on colorful, ornate silk sarees with gold embroidery and jewelry.

    Culture of India

    November 16th, 1pm​

    Arts, Craft and Design

    ​Hosted by Padma Chebrolu

    Offering interactive experiences arts education, wellness retreats, therapy and shows through movies, dance, music, books, yoga, meditation, breath work, mandala rangoli henna stencil art, storytelling, poetry, cooking classes, sari draping attire, speaking engagements, cultural education, and language interpretation to foster environmentally vibrant and artistic communities. Through our art, we support clean drinking water and clean air efforts for the well-being of our future generations! ​​

    More Information
  • Santa Claus sitting on a leather armchair, surrounded by decorated Christmas trees and wrapped presents.

    Neighborhood Noel

    December 25th, 5-7pm

    Mark your calendar for a holiday community event on December 5, 2025, 5:30-8:30pm. Live holiday caroling, wassail, Santa, crafts and festivities in junction with the Tusculum Holiday Open House event!

  • Appalachian Flow Moving Stories

    Sunday, November 2, 4-6pm

    at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum; 3738 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

    Workshop: $25

    Showcase: $5-15

    Live music by Tangled Roots and local Columbia-Tusculum musician April Combs Mann.  Inspiring writing and art contributions by UACC Place Keepers.  Bring family and friends to this community celebration to enjoy stories... poetry, prose, and spoken word...visual art...heritage music.  We'll offer a heritage food tasting table, live art demos, and dynamic community resource tables, too!  

    The TCCCT-Carnegie's regular partnership with Urban Appalachian Community Coalition and Originary Arts Initiative will bloom to include The Harriet Beecher Stowe House.  We're proud to collaborate with this dynamic organization in a shared mission to inspire people through historical place keeping, creative empathy, and community storytelling. Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin had local and worldwide impacts.  The historical cultural stories related to Cincinnati's Great Migration and Urban Appalachian heritage challenge all of us to embrace MOVING STORIES as a valuable community resource.  Stories matter--they expand our minds and perhaps even save our lives... 

    EASY LOW COST (plus pay-as-you're-able) registration options for both the creative writing workshop and the Appalachian Flow Moving Stories showcase.

    PRICING

    Moving Stories Creative Writing Writing Workshop 

    Led by Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour & TCCCT Artist-in-Residence Sherry Cook Stanforth 

    Suggested support $25, with pay-as-you're able option

    Appalachian Flow Moving Stories Showcase

    Pay-As-You're-Able | Suggested Donation

    REGISTER
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Performances

  • A child with spiky hair, seen from behind, is playing a video game with a controller in hand. The TV screen displays a pixelated image of a green zombie with purple clothing, emerging from a black, bubbling, tendriled port, surrounded by colorful maze-like patterns.

    Zombie Thoughts

    10/26/25, 1PM FREE

    Performed by Playhouse in the Park

    By Jennifer A. Kokai and Oliver Grey Kokai-Means. Directed by Katie Gifford-Baskerville

    Meet Sam and Pig, your two avatars in this video game-inspired show about overcoming anxiety. Sam is intelligent, anxious and armed with a book. Pig is goofy, distracted and armed with a rubber chicken. Join Sam and Pig on a journey through the video game “Zombie Thoughts” as the audience controls the game in this interactive adventure! As they complete the levels, Pig and the players in the audience help Sam overcome anxiety by defeating the monsters and trials the game throws in their way. Zombie Thoughts is a game-changer for talking to kids about feelings in a way they’ll find fun and wholly entertaining!

     Zombie Thoughts has been reviewed and endorsed by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Behavioral Analyst for its depiction of and treatment suggestions for Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

    Recommended for Third grade and up.​

    Register Here
  • A man dressed as a Christmas elf, with antlers, a red and white striped bow tie, and holiday accessories, holding a sledgehammer, standing in front of a festive backdrop with the words "DUB SHOW".

    Reindeer Games

    11/30/25, 1PM FREE

    Performed by The Children's Theatre

    Come on down! YOU are the next contestant on Reindeer Games! Join in on the Holiday fun…game-show style! This interactive experience allows audiences to participate in holiday-themed games, songs, and commercials featuring Santa’s four-hoofed sleigh team as both hosts and contestants. Experience laughs, merrymaking, and holiday cheer as we put our hooves to the test to see who can win the Reindeer Games!

    Register Here
  • Horn

    Horns A Plenty

    12/15/25, 11:45pm

    ​The annual Horns A Plenty Christmas is a holiday charity event featuring a large French horn choir that raises money for music scholarships, and has historically held performances in the city. This year, TCCCT hosts this special holiday event! Ticket information TBA.

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Workshops & Groups

  • Two people clinking glasses of white wine at a celebration or dinner party in a warmly lit setting.

    Deep Listening Gong Journey

    Hosted by Soaring Soul Wellness

    11/8/25, 6-7:30pm

    ​Join Soaring Soul Wellness in welcoming Dr. Arin Levy of Enso Sounds & Healing Arts to Cincinnati for an immersive gong meditation designed to cultivate stillness, deep listening, and presence. Surrounded by the resonant tones of up to 16 gongs, singing bowls, and other sound elements, you’ll be guided into a meditative state that supports nervous system regulation, reflection, and restoration.

    The session begins with a brief grounding to help us arrive fully in the space and community. We’ll take a moment to appreciate all sounds as healing, and release expectations of our time together. After a short guided meditation, Arin will weave a tapestry of improvised sound into a sonic story that unfolds intuitively. After the sound fades, we’ll rest together in a moment of silence to integrate the experience and appreciate the sounds we heard, and the stillness we feel. 

    Please arrive 15 minutes early to get settled. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and any props you need to rest comfortably on the floor. We honor this space through a shared agreement of quiet, stillness, and mutual respect—to support an inclusive, caring environment where each participant is free to simply be.

    Register Here
  • Orange circular logo with white text that reads 'Singing Mamas'.

    The Mama's Sing

    Thursdays from 10-11:15am October 2nd - December 11th - $149 for 10 weeks.

    The Mamas Sing is a 10-week circle for mothers, grandmothers, aunties, friends, and any female- or GNC-identifying supporters—babies and young children welcome! Come as you are and lift your voices together in a relaxed, supportive space. Singing by ear boosts mood, eases stress, and is wonderful for easing postpartum depression. After we sing we'll share a cup of tea. No experience needed; leave refreshed, connected, and uplifted.

    Hosted by: April Combs Mann - Storyteller | Songleader, Creator of The Cinci Sing and April Eight Songs & Stories

    Learn More & Register
  • Cover of a music album titled 'The Riverside Sing' with a yellow background and blue text.

    The Riverside Sing

    Mondays from 7-8:15PM September 8th to November 17th - $149 for 10 weeks.

    An intergenerational All-Comers Choir for the Joy of Singing in Community.

    The Riverside Sing is 10 weeks of community singing together. Each week, we gather in a welcoming circle to learn songs by ear and lift our voices in harmony. Singing isn’t just fun—it’s proven to boost mood, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. No experience is needed; just come as you are and leave uplifted, connected, and renewed.  

    Learn More & Register
  • Logo of Cincinnati Horn Collective featuring a stylized horn and the text 'CHC Cincinnati Horn Collective'.

    Community French Horn Choir

    1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm; 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm

    ​The Cincinnati Horn Collective is a welcoming group for French horn players of all levels—Beginner, Novice, Amateur, and Professional. We gather to enjoy making music together in a fun, low-pressure environment. Whether you're looking to learn, improve, or simply keep playing, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow horn players in the Cincinnati area.

     Interested in joining?

    Contact Gregory at (513) 560-5692 or gmholdin34@gmail.com

  • Two couples dancing in front of a jazz band in a brightly lit room with large windows.

    Blues Dance Cincinnati: Blues and Swing Night

    2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

    7pm Lesson,  8-10pm Open Dance

    Absolute Beginners and all ages welcome! Pre-registration not necessary.

    Blues dancing is an umbrella term for a family of historical and modern dances done to blues music. Rooted in African movement, blues dance places a high value on improvisation, rhythm, polyrhythm, and solo movements. Most partner dance forms have risen from cultural groups during periods of growth and creativity. 

    Join us  at 7:00 for an hour long lesson on Ballroomi'n blues and learn to dance to artists like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and even modern jazz and blues artists. 

    $10 cover includes the lesson and 2 hour dance afterwards.

    No experience or partner required. 

    The event is BYOB.

    RSVP Here
  • Illustration for the Common Stitch Meetup featuring sewing supplies like thread, scissors, fabric, and a sewing machine.

    Common Stitch Meetup

    Second Sunday of the Month.  12:30 - 3:30pm

    Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and community!  Enjoy snacks, mocktails, and the company of like-minded creatives while working on your own sewing, knitting, or embroidery project. Sewing machines are welcome!

    All levels are welcome, but basic knowledge of your chosen craft is essential for working independently. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's a place for you here!

    FREE- donation of $5-10 recommended.

    What to Bring: Your project, essential craft supplies. (details listed on the sign-up page)

    What's Included: Iron and ironing board, snacks, mocktail station, and a supportive community!

    Sign Up Here
  • People playing chess at a table in a room with wooden floors, walls, and bookshelves, with sunlight coming through the windows.

    Community Open Chess

    Community Open Play and Optional Tournament

    10am-5pm; Every 3rd Sunday of the month!

    ​​​​Free Open Play

    Stop in to relax and play casual chess and experience/witness a real chess tournament (optional.) ALL ages and levels of experience are welcome! Hosted by chess instructor, Robert Chenault.

    ​Blitz Tournament - $30. Tournament is G/60 - 3 Rounds. 

    Sunday Chess Tournament - $30.  Time Control: G/60  d/5.  Each Player receives 60 minutes with a 5-second delay.

    Tournament Format: USCF-Rated. 3 Round Swiss. Play 3 Games against players in your section.

    After all players have registered, we divide the players into section groups: 8 player sections. 6 player sections. 4 player sections.

    Sections are arranged by rating using the latest monthly published ratings.

    1 half-point bye is allowed if declared before round 1.

    Current US Chess membership is required.

    ​Games start at 10:00am.

    Play 3 USCF games. G/60; d5. We divide the players into sections.

    Hang out and play casual chess in the skittle's room with the Community.

    Food and Chess Merch & Chess Swag available for sale.​

    Register Here
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Special Events for Seniors

Recommended ages 60+, but all welcome.

  • People playing chess at a table in a room with wooden floors and walls, and bookshelves in the background.

    Chess for Seniors

    2nd & 4th Wednesdays of Month, 11am

    FREE!

    Learn chess, socialize, and stimulate your mind! Robert Chenault with Chess Earth can help anyone at any age play chess! Enjoy 

    Register Here
  • People at a table with art supplies, engaged in painting or drawing activities in a classroom setting.

    Art with Abrakadoodle

    3rd Monday of the month, 11:30pm

    FREE!

    Ceneetra Anderson with Abrakadoodle leads seniors through guided art class. Each class you will make a different, unique item, no matter what level of artistic talent you hold!

    Register Here
  • Three pumpkins with fall leaves around them

    Fall/Halloween Celebration

    10/31 from 11 AM- 1 PM

    Whether you celebrate Halloween or just enjoy the Fall season, we invite you to join us for a nostalgic fall celebration featuring music, food, and an Apple Cider Bar. Feel free to wear a Halloween costume or a fall festive outfit.

    Registration required by October 22nd to Kara at Meals on Wheels at 513-223-4630.

    RSVP Here
  • Two candy canes crossed behind a sprig of holly with red berries.

    Holiday Celebration

    12/18 from 11AM – 1 PM​

    RSVP Here
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Thank You to our Programming Sponsors

  • Tarvin Plumbing
  • Ackermann CPA
  • Forcht Bank