Hello all,

I hope everyone has had a great holiday and I wish you all a wonderful New Year!


Everywhere you look, there will be lists telling you how to spend the end of 2008. To be easy on the eyes, I will limit my picks to three:

1. If you wish you were in New Orleans, you need to head to Arnold's Cafe for New Year's Eve. They are fixing a special Cajun menu (with vegetarian options) as well as hosting a live Cajun band, CEA nominees Lagniappe. $39.95 covers dinner and $10 covers music and champagne. Food service begins at 5 and the band starts at 9 p.m. The festivities go until 2:30 a.m. (though the band plays until 1 a.m.) Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations are recommended. 210 E. 8th St. Info: 513-421-6234.

2. If swing is your thing, foxtrot down to York St. Cafe, where they will also be serving a special a la carte menu ... and featuring the Swingtime Band in their upstairs space for dancing and revelry the night long. $20 cover for the music, dinner items are priced individually. Dinner starts around 5:30 and music starts at 8:30. 738 York St. Newport. Info: 859-261-9675.

3. Or, if you prefer a little edgy, Carnivolution is the solution. This mixed bag of fun involves everything from fire dancing to live music to carnival games. $20 at the door. It's happening at The Mockbee from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2260 Central Parkway.

 

Have fun and a great 2009!

Last update: 30-12-2008 21:22

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The Weekend Update (WU)

Featured Artist: Jane Andra

Jane Andra is an extremely creative person and a gifted artist. She is a Jazz vocalist and singer-songwriter, and recently released her first original album, Hot Like the Sun. She is also an experienced web designer. If that isn't enough, she also makes beautiful hand-crafted jewelry. You can learn more about her music here, about her web design here and browse her MySpace here.

Friday Dec. 19: Ready for some holiday spirit? The Oak Hills High School Jazzlanders will sing your Christmas favorites with a Jazz twist. Soft drinks and snacks are served during the show. Show starts at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) at Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St. Newport, KY 41071. $5. To RSVP, call 859-655-9140. For information: http://www.monmouththeatre.com

Saturday Dec. 20: Whisk yourself away to a tropical island this weekend - at least a close second. Son Del Caribe, one of Cincinnati's most popular Salsa bands, will be playing from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. at Javier's Restaurant, 8th and Walnut Street, Downtown. $10 cover.

Sunday Dec. 21: If you like your theatre in a more casual setting, this is the show for you! Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told. According to their website, "Using just three actors, a very tipsy Santa, and a little help from the audience, Every Christmas Story Ever Told!! crams an entire season’s worth of stories, carols, and television specials into 90 minutes of non-stop laughs." All this, and you can eat/drink in the "theatre." 7:30 p.m. $20, $15 students.

**If you are a photographer or aspiring photographer, there is a call for photos of neighborhood shots. This can be anything, from a streetscape to an action shot to a storefront. If you are interested in contributing, please contact liz@zeitproductions.com All photos will be credited on a new website that goes live soon!

***If you would like to share info on an upcoming cultural or artistic event you believe is of note, or would like to nominate an artist for recognition in the blog, please email liz@zeitproductions.com

Last update: 18-12-2008 23:26

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Featured Artist: Matt Shelton

Matt Shelton is an amazing visual artist as well as an incredible musician. He is in a number of musical projects, and also currently has a beautiful exhibit of lightboxes at NVision. A short video on these lightboxes can be viewed here.

His music can be heard at: www.myspace.com/msheltonmusic

His next live show is on Friday, 9/28 at Kaldi's at 12th and Main downtown, from 9 p.m. - midnight. No cover.

Thursday Nov. 27:

Thanksgiving! Before you go visit the folks, head over to the Duke Energy Convention Center for Give Back Cincinnati's Fall Feast. It's a big smorgasbord with live music, a kids zone, free food and a great coming together of more than 1,000 people. The party, which is open to everyone, goes from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with meals beginning at 11 a.m. and served until 1:30 p.m. Turkey will be dished up by Jean Robert and his team of chefs. Entrance is free!

Friday Nov. 28

A fun, local original rock band will stir things up at The Comet - kicking off the night for Bullying Ben Jones and Souse. Music starts around 9 p.m. Check it out, and save room for the Comet's delicious burritos and specialty salsa! The Comet is located at 4579 Hamilton Ave. in Northside.

To hear some of Kid Jupiter's tunes, visit: www.myspace.com/kidjupiterlives

Saturday Nov. 29

Music lovers, take note: there is yet another amazing benefit concert honoring Katie Reider, featuring a long list of some of the area's best musicians! The lineup features:

Whitney Barricklow, Carole Walker, Tracy Walker, Crick Gypsies, Screaming Mimes, Lines and Spaces, Kelly Thomas & The Fabulous Pickups, The Bad Words, Catie Curtis, Lauren Houston, G. Burton, Downtown Country Band, Tupelo Honey

Proceeds benefit Chris Walker and Play it Forward, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping musicians in times of emergency.

Doors open at 8, show starts at 8:30 p.m. at The Southgate House in Newport, 24 E 3rd St. $7 cover. info: http://www.southgatehouse.com/

Sunday Nov. 30

What better way to wrap up a long weekend than to celebrate to the funky sounds of The Bluebirds at Allyn's Cafe in Clifton. The big jam starts at 9 p.m. Check out their music at: www.myspace.com/thebluebirdsbigband

**Call to photographers! If you are a photographer or aspiring photographer, there is a call for photos of neighborhood shots. This can be anything, from a streetscape to an action shot to a storefront. If you are interested in contributing, please contact liz@zeitproductions.com All photos will be credited on a new website that goes live soon!

***If you would like to share info on an upcoming cultural or artistic event you believe is of note, or would like to nominate an artist for recognition in the blog, please email liz@zeitproductions.com

Last update: 27-11-2008 00:17

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Hi everyone!

It's not quite the new year, but there are going to be some slight changes to the blog. It will continue to highlight some of the great cultural, arts and music events happening in the area - and will also include some new features ... such as an artist of the week.

Each blog will begin with a link to an outstanding local artist. Cincinnati is bursting with talent - please take a moment to check out these links and get to know some of the amazing people in our community!

This week's featured person is Sharon Udoh. Besides being a genuine and generous-spirited person, she is a very talented musician, visual artist and web designer. If you've ever gone to a live show, you've probably already seen her ... she's in a bunch of bands.

Sharon Udoh: http://wannabedesigner.com/ 

Friday Nov. 21: Here is your chance to see world-renowned finger-style guitarist Richard Smith, along with Academy of Country Music Fiddler of the Year Stuart Duncan - playing alongside two of Nashville's in-demand studio musicians, Pat Bergeson (guitar) and Charlie Chadwick (bass). This acoustic dream team, called Hot Club of Nashville, will perform Hot Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt, with some Bluegrass pickin' thrown in the mix. Opening the show is Cincinnati's own Gypsy Jazz band, Faux Frenchmen. Music fans of all genres will be blown away by the musicality and virtuosity of this exciting show. 8 p.m. (doors and bar open at 6:45) at 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Ave. Tickets $20. Info: www.hotclubofnashville.com

Saturday Nov. 22: MUSE women's choir celebrates a quarter-century of singing songs for peace and justice with their upcoming concert, No Friend Like a Sister - which premieres compositions by Nicola LeFanu, who wrote these pieces in honor of MUSE's 25th anniversary. The composer will be attending this world premiere, a concert of hope and humor. 8 p.m. (and 3 p.m. Sunday) at St. John's Unitarian Church, 320 Resor Ave. Tickets $8-15, one free child admittance with each adult. Info: www.musechoir.org

Sunday Nov. 23: The historic Emery Theatre is making more history - and you can be a part of it! First, there are free tours of the theatre; the Emery Theatre Corp is working very hard to reopen the venue after a decade of dormancy. From 4-5 enjoy snacks and displays at a reception at Coffee Emporium. There will be a private tour of the theatre from 5-5:30, followed by a toast (back at Coffee Emporium) from 5:30-6. At 6 p.m. the theatre opens for the annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, and the award ceremony begins at 7, and honors outstanding musicianship in 19 categories ... as well as live performances by Bootsy Collins, Clinch Mountain Boys, Eclipse and The Seedy Seeds. An after-party follows at Know Theatre, with a performance by the Comet Bluegrass All-Stars. It's a full day of music and a chance to see the Emery in come-back mode! Entrance to the CEA awards is $20; for those interested in donating to the Emery Theatre, checks can be made to Emery Center Corp. at Coffee Emporium, 110 East Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202. For info on the tour or Emery donations: 513.421.9453 & jkaup@cinci.rr.com. For info on the CEAs: http://cea.citybeat.com/.

**If you would like to share info on an upcoming cultural or artistic event you believe is of note, or would like to nominate an artist for recognition in the blog, please email liz@zeitproductions.com

Last update: 20-11-2008 18:41

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