PERFORMANCES

June 8, 1pm: Madcap Puppets performs Monsters of Baseball

​FREE The sign at the ballpark says “No Monsters Allowed!”, but that doesn’t stop Roscoe from sneaking a little monster named Gus in to see a baseball game. It seems they’re not alone as more monsters begin slipping into the ballpark to join the fun! Giant puppets bring the history and tradition of baseball alive through songs, stories, and funny family friendly improv! There’s room for everyone at America’s favorite pastime.

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July 27, 1pm Riverside Puppets: Wonders of Wiggly River

FREE Join an adventurous fisherman and a chatty wish fish as they dive into a world of enchanting folktales! With a cast of fantastical puppet creatures, they unravel the mysteries of a misunderstood river monster.

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July 27, 4:30pm Irish Harp Concert

Enjoy a talented performance by Riley School of Irish Music student, Maggie Michael. This Ohio Arts Council Apprentice Presentation is a FREE performance for the community! Come and learn about Irish music, art and harp opportunities in Cincinnati! Maggie performs as a second year apprentice under master harpist, Marta Cook.

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August 10, 1pm Shakespear in the Park:

A Midsummer's Night Dream   

FREE​

Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.​

Enjoy a talented performance from one of Cincinnati's top theatrical companies in the comfort of your own community! 

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August 24, 1pm Ice Cream & Opera

Purchase a delicious ice cream treat and watch a free outdoor performance with Cincinnati Opera.

Free outdoor vocal performance from Cincinnati Opera singers and ice cream for purchase. 

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SPECIAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

Presented by our Artist in Residence, Originary Arts Initiative

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Spirit of Song- Ballad Writing Workshop, Songwriter Wide Open Mic, & Mini Concert

Friday June 27th, 2025 

6-9pm

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Tap into your creative side alongside TCCCT Artist-in-residence Sherry Cook Stanforth and two other songwriter-musicians -- April Combs Mann and Ellen Mershon. Bring your lyrical ideas and projects to a supportive ballad writing workshop that features creative sharing, guided writing prompts, practical advice, and camaraderie for your songwriting path.  After the workshop, we'll gather for a songwriter's wide open mic. Share one of your own originals -- or simply bring friends and family to enjoy a creative, inspiring performance.  

 

Ballad writing workshop is open to beginning and experienced songwriters -- 6-7:30 in the East Room. Cost -- $25. |

 

The Songwriter Wide Open Mic and Mini-Concert is FREE to all. (Donations appreciated but not expected)  -- 7:45-9 pm in the West Ballroom.  

 

Co-sponsored by Urban Appalachian Community Coalition and The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, in partnership with Originary Arts Initiative. 

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Sponsored and Hosted by Originary Arts Initiative (OAI)​ in conjunction with the Urban Appalachian Community Coalition

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Homeshores Creative Writing Workshop

July 26, 2025, 2pm

Spend an evening with awarded authors in a supportive creative writing circle inspired by the power of home place memories and the natural realm. We'll provide guided writing prompts that invite new projects and hone specific craft techniques. Opportunities to share and ask questions, too. Special submission calls and contest information will also be provided. 

 

Cost $35. Complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks. Sponsored by UACC, in partnership with OAI and TCCCT.

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EVENTS

 

 Summer Reading Event! May 18th, 1-3:30pm FREE

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Guest authors, crafts, free books, read alouds and more! Sign up for the Cincinnati Public Library's summer reading program while you're here! RSVP

​Schedule:

    1:00     Pages 'N Paws: Read to Therapy Dogs!

    1:30     Cincinnati Opera Storybook Hour

    2:00    Danise DiStasi

                  Author of Louie's Little Legs series

                  Read-Aloud and Book Signing

   2:30      Julie Whitney 

                  Author of Astra The Lonely Airplane

                  Read Aloud and Book Signing

All Day:

         The Bookery, book sales

         Free books from Queen City Book Bank

         Winn Reading

         Public Library  Summer Program ​

         Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

         Reading Crafts!

         Snacks!

Community Art Day and Exhibition: August 16th

Community Art Project

Community Art Day and Exhibition: August 16, 1-4PM; FREE Event

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1:30, 2:30, 3:30 Hands-On Collaborative Mural Design for Unity Tunnel by L.D. Nehls

 

All Day: Artist Exhibit and Sale, crafts, refreshments, vendors

 

1pm, 2pm: Abrakadoodle Art for kids 

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Collaborative Art Project: Unity Tunnel Project

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Calling all community volunteers to help design and paint a Unity Mural in Columbia Tusculum! Led by artist L.D. Nehls, this collaborative project welcomes participants of all ages to contribute to a vibrant mural in the pedestrian tunnel beneath the railroad, connecting Eastern Avenue and Congress Avenue/Stacon Street. By blending art with community engagement, we aim to transform this dull passage along the Columbia Tusculum bike path into a colorful, unifying landmark that brings our neighborhood together! 

 

Collaborative mural design will take place on August 16th during the Community Art Day, and collaborative mural painting is scheduled for 9/20/25 and 9/21/25!

 

CLASSES

 

🕊️ Songbird Mamas & Baby Singing Group

A weekly song circle for new mothers and mothers-to-be

Songs for soothing, bonding, and belonging

 

Come sing with your little one in a cozy, heart-centered circle of mamas and babies. We’ll share lullabies, folk tunes, and simple songs that nourish calm and connection—no experience needed, just a voice. Mamas are welcome with or without baby in arms.

 

Led by storyteller and song leader April Eight, this is a space for rest, rhythm, and the joy of singing together. Crying babies and sleepy mamas are welcome. After we sing, we’ll share a simple nibble and sweet time together. $120 for 7 weeks of gatherings. Payment plans available. 

 

 

🧺 Tuesdays | 10:45–11:45 AM

📅 May 20 – July 1 | Free sampler: Tuesday, May 13

📍 The Carnegie Center – 3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH

👩‍🍼 For mothers with babes in arms or on the way

 

Find out more and sign-up at: https://aprileight.com/songbirdmamas

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Self Defense Workshop

Introduction to Self Protection by  True Defense

August 2, 1:30pm; $5pp

Introduction to Self-Protection:

 

*    How to take on the role of being your own bodyguard.

*    Using the best personal safety habits, so that you are not targeted

by predators.

*    How and when to use counter violence to deter an attack or an

ambush.

*    How to use verbal, physical, and emotional boundaries to keep

unknown threats at a distance.

*    Best Practice for at home and about to keep your family members

safe.

 

90 minutes

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Summer "Active" Yoga

Yoga with Kim Neitchi

all ages

Summer Series

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm 

6 classes for $75

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Kids Summer Chess Club

Wednesdays, 1-3pm​

Sessions: June, July, August

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All chess equipment and chess sets are provided. 

Open to all, including parents.  Parents are welcome to come and hang out, play, or get work done. 

 

$60 per month or $60 for four (4) Wednesday sessions. 

$20 daily drop in rate for one-time sessions. 

 

Parents can sign up at chessearth.com/summer-kids-chess-club/

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Learn to Play Mahjong!

LEARN TO PLAY! 6/28 & 7/12, ​1-3pm

$100 for lesson series

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Mahjong is a wildly popular Asian game of skill, strategy, and luck. To distinguish it from mahjong solitaire, it is sometimes referred to as mahjong rummy. Taught by Say Sha Sha founder and CT resident, Alicia Wilhelmy. Introduction classes will be held in June 28, 1-3pm.