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The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum hosts a range of social, cultural and educational events all year long. See below, or email events@thecarnegiecenter.org to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.

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Lunch and Learn: Myaamia People in Columbia

11/24, noon
Lunch and Learn: Myaamia Presentation- Who lived in your neighborhood of Columbia Tusculum BEFORE the white settlers?  Join us on 11/24 at 12:00 pm to for a presentation by Logan York the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Learn about Miami native history, culture and the programs and initiatives of the Tribe today. FREE lunch refreshments! RSVP:

Summer Classes and Shows

Blues Dance Cincinnati

Please click the Summer Programming tab under "Programming and Events" at the top of this page for a list of shows, programs and classes for the summer.

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Blues Dance  Cincinnati: Blues and Swing Night

open dance

September 10 and 24

October 15 and 29

November 12 and  30

December 10 and 21

 

7pm Lesson,  8-10pm Open Dance; $10 at the door

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

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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.

If you have questions you can call or text Sarah at 513-503-3300.  

Common Stitch

Common Stitch

(Sewing, knitting, embroidery Meetup)

 

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!

 

Let's create, connect, and have fun together! Space is limited to 25 participants.

 

When: Sundays, 9/29, 10/13, 12/8

Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Cost: 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!

Optional Donation:

 

Your generous donation will help us cover the cost of refreshments and time spent setting up the event. Any amount is welcome, with a suggested range of $5-$10. Donations can be made via Venmo (details on sign-up page) or cash at the event.

Riverside Singers Community Choir

Join the Community Choir! Riverside Singers:  2024

 


THE RIVERSIDE CHOIR
An intergenerational All-Comers Choir for the Joy of Singing in Community.
Early Bird pricing ends September 1st.
Early Bird $145 / after September 1st $165.
20% Discount for additional family members from the same household.

Let’s sing together! The Riverside Choir is an a-political, secular choir, joining our voices in song, creating community and joy. If this sounds like fun, this choir is for you! Songs will be drawn from a variety of folk traditions and contemporary Americana and choral music.

The Riverside Choir will meet on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:15 PM at The Carnegie Center in Columbia-Tusculum from September 16th through November 25th.

All songs are taught by ear. You don’t have to feel like a “singer” to join us. No audition or prior singing experience is necessary, just come and enjoy the process of singing with a group. Content is geared towards ages 9 and up. All children must be accompanied by a singing adult. No performance required.

This choir is led by April Combs Mann. She has been in choirs since she was three years old and has sung on stages across the US and Europe. April has led both adults and children in song through the years. This choir is a long-held dream for her. Let's sing!

The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226 - easy parking.

Sign up now to get Early Bird Pricing:
https://aprileight.com/choir/p/riverside-choir

Cincinnati, Ohio 45226 - easy free parking

 

 

April Combs Mann

April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast and Blog

aprileight.com and iTunes and GooglePlay

Community Chess

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Chess Earth hosts 

Community Open Play

Tournaments

Learn and Play for Seniors

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Senior Chess Program Dates at Carnegie Center

- July 10  (Wednesday 1:30pm) Senior Chess Program

- August 7  (Wednesday 1:30pm) Senior Chess Program

 

 

Open Play & Tournament Schedule. 12noon to 7pm 

FREE Open Play or optional Pay to Play Tournament

August 18th, Sunday

September 8th, Sunday

October 20th, Sunday

November 17th, Sunday

December 22nd, Sunday

Preschool Art with Abrakadoodle

Preschool Art Classes at The Carnegie Center Hosted by Abrakadoodle

ages 3-5

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9/23, 10/30, 11:18 at 12:30pm

ages 3-5

 

Bring your preschooler for arts and enrichments with Abradadoodle! This monthly class will rotate arts projects to stimulate young creative minds! For more information about Abrakadoodle, visit: https://www.abrakadoodle.com/oh-greater-cincinnati/

Classes for Seniors

Classes for Seniors!

Recommended ages 60+, but all welcome.

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Chess for Seniors

9/11, 10/9, 10/23, 11am

FREE!

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

 

Art with Abrakadoodle

9/23, 10/30, 11/18 1:30pm

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!

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Wine Toast

Connecting Community Through Wine:

Daring Pairings Wine Classes

Mondays, 6:30pm;  $50; 2 for $90

Michael Schwartzmann uses wine, pairings, and knowledge to encourage fun, engaging, and memorable experiences that can last a lifetime.

We use wine, pairings, and knowledge to encourage fun, engaging, and memorable experiences that can last a lifetime.​

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9/23 "Other" Grapes from Spain"​

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10/7 Up the Rhone to the Soane-Avignon to Dijon (South Rhone Valley)

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10/14 Up the Rhone to the Soane- Avignon to Dijon (North Burgundy)

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10/28 "California Wine Areas You Ain't Heard Of"

Wine Toast
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