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Playhouse in the Park: Off the Hill Series
THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE
October 13, 2pm
Adapted by DWAYNE HARTFORD
Based on the book by KATIE DiCAMILLO
Free admission with advanced registration:
Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit, and he is loved by a little girl named Abilene. On an ocean voyage, he is accidentally thrown overboard. So begins his miraculous journey home, in which he learns the meaning of love and loss, and how to find the courage to love again.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
STUART LITTLE
February 16 at 2pm
Adapted by JOSEPH ROBINETTE
Adapted from the book by E.B. WHITE
Free admission with advanced registration:
Stuart Little is a lovable mouse whose adventures vividly come to life through a series of delightful scenes. Based on E.B. White’s endearing classic, this adaptation presents the marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse who is trying to survive in the great, big world.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
April 19, 2pm
By ERNIE NOLAN
Adapted from the book by ADAM RUBIN
Illustrator DANIEL SALMIERI
Free admission with advanced registration:
Do you know what dragons really love? Tacos, of course! Chicken tacos, beef tacos, big tacos and tiny tacos. As a boy and his dog watch a television show about dragons, they unexpectedly get caught up in the “Dos and Don’ts” of what to feed them. But if they accidentally eat spicy salsa, watch out!
Recommended for ages 3 and up.
CT Historical Society
FIRST MEETING: OCTOBER 2, 6:30PM AT THE CARNEGIE CENTER
Join the newly formed Columbia Tusculum Historical Society, which is a club organized by The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum to preserve and pass on historical information about Columbia Tusculum- Cincinnati’s Oldest Neighborhood. Requirements to join include attendance of two meetings per year, documentation of one historical assignment, and volunteering at one society event. To join, email Dinese Young at events@thecarnegiecenter.org.
Carnegie Coffee and Conversations
RSVP is required for these FREE events! email:
ADHD Parent Support Group
Wednesday, November 6, 6:30pm
Do you have a child with ADHD? Join a support group designed specifically to help PARENTS cope with the challenges in raising a child with ADHD. Most books and workshops focus on what you can do for your child. This group is designed to give parents the support they need to cope themselves. Each monthly session will cover a specific topic and parents will have discussion time to share their own strategies and challenges. Contact events@thecarnegiecenter.org to RSVP!
Columbia Tusculum: Cincinnati's Oldest Neighborhood
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 9:30am
FREE with registration: https://thecarnegiecenterofcolumbiatus.regfox.com/columbia-tusculum-history-of-an-historic-neighborhood
Have you ever been curious about the historic significance of Columbia Tusculum? Do you know the history of The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum? Have you ever heard of Benjamin Stites? Columbia Tusculum is Cincinnati's oldest neighborhood, and there's a wealth of information to discover about the history of your community!
Carnegie Coffee and Conversations to learn about the history of Columbia, the first white settlement in the Northwest Territory, the history of The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum and its connection with Andrew Carnegie, see some vintage photos, enjoy free coffee/donuts and visit with neighbors.
Tusculum Holidays
Tusculum Holidays 2020
Saturday, November 28, 2020
12:30-4pm
FREE admission
show by Cincinnati Children's Theatre
Holiday Show at 1pm
Santa at 1:30pm
Holiday Craft
Hot Cocoa and Cookies
Local Shopping
Children will enjoy a holiday show, treat, craft and Santa visit while parents shop with local vendors.
RSVP for show:
Spring Beer Tasting
Around the World in 80 Ounces……with Beer Dave
Saturday April 18th, 2020 7-10pm
Develop and expand your brew palate with Beer Dave as he takes you on a Beer Tasting adventure around the globe. Beer Dave is a connoisseur of beers and will teach you how to taste and savor a wide variety of beers in new ways!
12 BEERS PRESENTED, appetizers and dessert included- $30pp or $50 per couple.
Due to the direct instructional approach by Dave Gausepohl, this special seated tasting event has LIMITED TICKETS, and we will not offer at-door admissions. Pre-register today!
Winter Wine Tasting
7th Annual Winter Wine Tasting and Art Show:
Saturday, January 18, 2020
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. REGISTRATIONS AFTER 1/17/20 OR AT-DOOR ADMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
6 Wines Presented
$30 admit one
$50 admit two
Wine tasting presented by DEP’s Fine Wine
Complementary Hors d’oeuvres by Jeff Thomas Catering
Art Show presented by the Cincinnati Art Club
Library Laptop Kiosk
The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum hosts open hours on Sundays from 12-4pm to provide access to the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's laptop kiosk. Library card holders can check out and borrow a new laptop computer for up to four hours of use for free at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum. Community members can also arrange check check out a laptop during the week by emailing events@thecarnegiecenter.org.
Concert Nova
A Tribute to Sallie Wadsworth
September 22, 2-4pm
Philanthropist and friend of concert:nova, Sallie Wadsworth, lived her life cultivating and contributing to the vibrant arts culture that exists in Cincinnati today.
In addition to her vital contributions to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Taft Museum of Art and Playhouse in the Park, she with husband Randolph Wadsworth have been integral to concert:nova's success.
On Sunday September 22, 2019, to honor Sallie's legacy, we cordially invite you to join us in the West room of The Carnegie Center at Columbia Tusculum for a special concert curated by our artistic directors. Desserts and prosecco will be served. Tickets are $50 per person.
Tickets:
Concert Nova is a fresh and dynamic chamber music ensemble that blends together the traditional and contemporary with a visual twist to explore a modern, kinetic and powerful new concert experience.
Made up of musicians from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, we aim to reinvent classical music.
concert:nova aims to show the value and importance of collaboration across an array of artistic disciplines to change and build new creative channels.
Follow us on our blog: http://concertnova.wordpress.com
Ballroom & Latin with Jim Dennis
With or without a partner!
PRICE: $5 per class, per person
*Open dancing included with lesson
7-9pm
Group instruction for adults in ballroom (smooth and rhythm), swing, Latin and Salsa. No registration necessary; new students always welcome. Jim Dennis is a dance instructor and enthusiast with over 15 years of experience and has taught on cruise ships and in local Cincinnati venues. Contact Jim: jimdennis@twc.com
January: 8, 15, 22, 29
7PM: East Coast Swing
8PM: Foxtrot (Silver)
9PM: Open dancing
February: 5, 12, 19, 26
7PM: Cha Cha
8PM: Foxtrot (Silver)
9PM: Open dancing
March: 5, 12, 19, 26
7PM: Cha Cha
8PM: Hustle
9PM: Open dancing
April: 2, 9. 16. 23, 30
7PM: Night Club Two Step
8PM: Hustle
9PM: Open dancing
Sunday Ballroom Socials
American Legacy Theatre
Spinning Into Butter performed by American Legacy Theatre
Spinning into Butter explores the dangers of both racism and political correctness in America today. At the center is Sarah Daniels, Dean of Students.
2019 Performances: February 1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17
Love theatre? Great. Hate theatre? Great. Want to move our community forward?
American Legacy Theatre is theatre for social change. While breaking and reimagining many conventions, A.L.T. provides professional theatre that is accessible - affordable, relevant and exciting to all people, all voices.
Tickets:
Questions: Matthew Gellin, matthewgellin@americanlegacytheatre.org
Ballroom Dance Socials Group class from 6-7, general dancing from 7-8:30pm
Get up and dance! Learn from international dance instructor and competitor, Jozsef Parragh. Preregister by emailing or just drop in!
Admission $15 No experience necessary.
July 7, August 25, September 8