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Jane Austen Ball
February 21, 2026, 7pm
Led by Flying Cloud Vintage Dance
*No at-door sales. Registration closes 2/20 at midnight.
The Flying Cloud is a local historical dance group who performs historical ballroom dances from six different periods from the early 1800s through the 1930s. Join them for a Jane Austen Ball featuring dance from the Regency period. Guests will watch, learn, and dance period dances! Costume (Regency Style) is admired, but not required. For those new to vintage dance, contemporary formal attire is also appropriate for balls. Leather-soled or soft-soled shoes required. Light refreshments are served.
$35pp
A Regency Ball was an elegant, rule-bound social event of England’s Regency era (roughly 1811–1820), where dancing, etiquette, and marriage prospects intersected. Central to social life—particularly among the gentry and upper classes—these balls served not only as entertainment but also as vital venues for courtship and social networking. Live musicians played popular dance tunes of the day, and attendees participated in English country dances, cotillions, and reels. The dances were highly structured and performed mostly in square sets or long reels, requiring dancers to be familiar with the steps and figures in advance.
Jane Austen lived and wrote squarely within the Regency period, and her novels provide some of the most vivid literary records of its social world. Balls and dances frequently appear as pivotal scenes in her works—moments when relationships shift, characters reveal their true natures, and social tensions come to the surface. Austen herself loved dancing and regularly attended local balls and assemblies. She is inseparable from this world, as her novels both depict and subtly critique the social dynamics enacted at such gatherings, securing her place as one of the most enduring voices of the Regency era.
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Chill with Chai Latte & Cookies
presented by Cultural Centre of India
Feb 14th, 2025 | 11 AM – Noon
Sip. Savor. Connect.
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a cozy cultural experience! Step into the warmth of beloved Chai Time, where friends and families gather to relax, connect, and share stories. Enjoy a delightful tasting journey with six unique Chai Latte flavors—Original Masala, Ginger, Cardamom, Saffron, Lemongrass, and Vanilla—paired with an assortment of sweet and savory cookies. Think of it as a “wine tasting” experience, but with chai!
A perfect outing for couples, friends, and families Sample, sip, and savor in a relaxed setting Take home new memories (and maybe a new favorite chai!)
Open to all ages. Seating is limited—reserve your spot early, this event will sell out fast!
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Beginner Ai Workshop
Beginner AI (Artificial Intelligence) Workshop
April 26, 1pm
hosted by Culture of India
Location: The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Step into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this beginner-friendly workshop! You’ll discover free, easy-to-use AI tools that can make everyday life simpler, smarter, more efficient, and even more creative. Learn how AI can help with writing, organization, communication, problem-solving, and fun creative projects. This interactive session will include live demos, hands-on practice, and plenty of time for Q&A. Open to all ages and abilities—no prior experience required. Just bring your curiosity (and your devices) and get ready to explore how AI can work for you! Reserve your spot today as Seats are limited—register early!
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Artist In Residence, Dr. Sherry Cook Stanforth and Originary Arts Initiative
2026 Programs
3/5 Homemade Jam
4/24 Poetry Jam:
4/29 Mission in Motion
5/22 I Remember Story Exchange
6/26 Spirit of Song
7/18 Homeshores Creative Writing Workshop
8/9 Arts Entwined
9/18 Jamboree and Brews
11/1 Appalachian Flow
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Galentine's Day Candles and Cocktails
Friday, February 13, 7pm
*No at-door sales. Registration closes 2/12 at midnight.
Celebrate love and friendship with your lady friends at TCCCT’s Galentine’s Candle Making! Enjoy light bites while going on a sensory journey with Candlespice Company. Custom design and pour your own natural soy candle to give as a special gift or treat yourself and home!
$35pp
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Ghostlight Stage Company 72hr Art Festival
2/27-3/1
On March 1, 2026, The Ghostlight Stage Company will present our 72 Hour Arts Festival, an interactive gallery of interdisciplinary work at the Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, featuring original pieces created by local professional artists over a 72-hour period. This pay-what-you-can event, with VIP experiences available, invites the public to engage with newly devised visual, performance, and multimedia art that reflects the spontaneity and collaboration of a whirlwind creative weekend.
Showings will occur in 1-hour time slots. Please sign up for the time slot you plan to attend, as seating and viewing room is limited.
ASL Interpretation is available for the 2pm time slot.
Audio Description is available for the 3pm time slot.
General admission: $15
More information: https://www.theghostlightstageco.com
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Stand-Up Comedy – Indian Style!
Mar 13th, 2025, | 7-8 PM
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter! Celebrate the lighter side of life with a family-friendly stand-up comedy show—Indian style. Expect clever jokes, cultural twists, and hilarious storytelling that will leave you smiling long after the show ends.
A refreshing evening of comedy for all ages Perfect for families, friends, and date night Good vibes, great company, and guaranteed laughs
Seats are limited reserve yours now before this comedy night sells out!
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Trolley and Tea
May 17, 2pm
Learn all about the historic sites of Cincinnati’s oldest neighborhood on a trolley tour! Led by Dinese Young, author of Columbia Tusculum: A History of Cincinnati’s Oldest Neighborhood and Executive Director of The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum. The trolley tour ends with a tea held at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum!
$45pp
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Mothers Day Special - Indian Aromatic Eco Luxury Candle Making Event
May 10, 2026
Open to supervised kids and adults. No candle making experience needed.
Mothers Day Special - Come with your loved ones. Indian Heritage Inspired Aromatic Eco Luxury Candle Making Event.
This workshop invites you to explore the rich heritage of Indian art and fragrance (think turmeric, jasmine, lavender, more) through the mindful, hands‑on candle‑making with eco-friendly ingredients. In this relaxing session you will:
* Blend traditional Indian aromatic elements and scents with quality soy wax to create your own custom candle.
* Receive all supplies included so you can dive right in.
* Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned crafter, this workshop provides a welcoming space to experiment, express your creative and fragrance‑signature, and share in community.
• Variety of Scents & Aromatherapy Benefits: Unique fragrances, each infused with natural botanicals that promote relaxation, stress relief, and wellness. Perfect for creating a calming atmosphere at home or during special events.
• Eco-Friendly & Clean Burn: Made with 100% natural soy wax that is safe for both your home and the environment. Soy wax candles are an eco-conscious alternative candles.
• Ideal Gift for Occasions: A thoughtful and elegant gift for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or any special occasion. The chic tin container and soothing scents make it a perfect present for loved ones.
Parking: Available around The Carnegie Center building (13 spots back of the building) and free on Donham and Eastern Avenues.
Performances
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Harriet Tubman: Straight Outta the Underground
NEW DATE! 2/8/26, 1PM
Performed by Cincinnati Children’s Theatre
For elemantary ages
Bring the past to the present and change the future with this one-woman interactive storytelling experience. Uncover the truth about America's 200-year-old struggle with slavery when you play a part in this historic retelling. On this journey, you'll follow Harriet Tubman, the most recognized conductor of the Underground Railroad. Nicknamed "Moses," Harriet Tubman lived up to her name by gaining her own freedom, as well as traveling back and forth from North to South over 19 times and freeing over 300 slaves!
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Tortoise and Hare
3/14/26, 1PM FREE
Performed by Playhouse in the Park
Written By Deondra Kamau Means
Directed by Piper N. Davis
A fresh adaptation of the one of the world’s best-known fables! Does slow and steady really win the race? Hare believes that speed is the way to win, while Tortoise believes that consistency is the key. Even though they have been pitted against each other for centuries, Tortoise and Hare will find that the only way to win the race is to work together, using their individual character strengths and teamwork to overcome the obstacles and challenges in their way. This new play with music puts a contemporary spin on a heartwarming and gripping tale for audiences of all ages
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Shamrocks and Shennanigans
3/17/25, 6pm
"An hour spent with master storyteller Paul Strickland is an hour well spent, and one you should not miss.” – Cincinnati Enquirer
Paul Strickland is a professional storyteller and theatre artist who lives in Kentucky. He has well over 7 hours of unique family friendly stories in his repertoire, including reupholstered folk tales, fairytales for adults and future adults, tall-tales and even historical stories that just happened to have never happened.
Cost: Free and open to the public
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A Piratey Peter Pan
3/22/26, 1PM FREE
Playhouse in the Park performs a swashbuckling, interactive version of the classic where everyone's a pirate, bringing the magic of Neverland to local audiences. It's an engaging, family-friendly adventure with Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and the Lost Boys, all with a pirate theme
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Storytelling for Summer Reading
6/14, 1pm Paul Strickland
FREE
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Lou the Baby Dinosaur
6/28/26, 1pm
River City Puppets
Lou, a baby dinosaur who never seems to grow old, is discovered in a hidden cave by a boy named Buddy. Together they choose to grow up, step forward, and face an unpredictable world with open hearts.
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Much Ado About Nothing
8/30/26, 1pm
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
No romantic comedy is complete without a couple of lovers, their group of scheming friends, and a destination wedding. Hero and Claudio may have found their other half, but their friends, the two fiery, and staunchly single, Beatrice and Benedick, can’t stand each other. Good thing the other wedding guests are on hand to trick the hapless couple into falling hopelessly in love. You’re invited to this witty rom com complete with rumors, enemies-to-lovers, and saucy gossip. And if Beatrice and Benedick both believe “it’s not me, it’s you,” maybe it is Much Ado About Nothing.
Workshops & Groups
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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.
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Cincy Sing Choir
Mondays from 7-8:15PM
$149 for 10 weeks.
Winter Session: January 26-March 30
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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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Community Open Chess
Community Open Play and Optional Tournament
10am-5pm; Every 3rd Sunday of the month!
(May 2026 moved to 5/24)
(November 2026 moved to 11/22)
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.
Special Events for Seniors
Recommended ages 60+, but all welcome.
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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
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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!
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Spring Social for Seniors
3/30/26, NOON -2PM
We invite you to join us for a nostalgic spring celebration featuring music, food, and fun!
Registration required by October 22nd to Kara at Meals on Wheels at 513-223-4630.
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Holiday Celebration
12/18 from 11AM – 1 PM
SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Culture of India
Send your kids on a cultural journey Thursdays this July with Culture of India. Single classes are $35, or sign up for the series for $120. Ages 5-11 recommended. Parents can join if they’d like!
7/9, 1pm: Bollywood Beat interactive Dance Show
7/16, 1pm: Kids in the Kitchen
7/23, 1pm: Art of India
7/30, 1pm: Clay Crafts -

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