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April 17, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Treat your senses to a delectable journey through the tantalizing worlds of chocolate and wine! Join us for a captivating discussion where we'll unwrap the rich histories of these beloved treasures and discover the secrets to savoring each exquisite sip and sumptuous bite to the fullest. Lisa Cooper Holmes of Haute Chocolate will be your guide, sharing the key to perfect pairings and the science of enhancing flavors. But it's not just talk - we'll tantalize your palate with samples that'll awaken your appreciation for the finer things in life. Get ready for an evening of pure, unadulterated indulgence!Featured Panel
- Lisa Cooper Holmes, Haute Chocolate
Location
Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3412 Clifton Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220Tickets
$10 in advance | $12 at the doorThank you to our generous sponsors
Drs. Patricia Klein and Reid Hartmann
LISA COOPER HOLMES is the Proprietor, Queen, and “Choco Boss” of the fabulous Haute Chocolate in downtown Montgomery. Lisa’s journey into chocolate began in 1979 here in Cincinnati, when her quests to make the perfect brownie and to put a unique spin on chocolate truffles converged. Thus began her chocolate boutique in Cincinnati, opening with just two products: brownies and truffles. Lisa and her elves have been tempting Cincinnatians for more than 30 years, marketing over 60 unique products of her exquisite creation throughout the country. For those who inquire, the logo for Haute Chocolate features a pig – named Reginald. He was inspired by the “truffle pigs” in Europe who sniff out the best truffles for culinary preparation.
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May 22, 2024 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Prepare to journey behind the scenes of America's power hub as we sit down with the remarkable Michael Collins, once a reporter for the Cincinnati Post and The Kentucky Post and now USA Today's White House correspondent. In this engaging expert panel discussion, we'll delve into the inner workings of the White House press room, uncovering the intricate dance of reporters, officials, and the President. Gain insights into the highs and lows of traveling with the Commander-in-Chief and breaking world-changing news. Hailing from Whitesburg, Kentucky, Michael's journey to the heart of political journalism – covering one presidential funeral, two papal visits, six inaugurations, and 15 White House Correspondent Dinners, as well as riding on Air Force One eight times and taking 55 (and counting) COVID tests – is an inspiring tale in itself. Join us for an enlightening evening as we unravel the stories behind the headlines and the incredible career of a journalist who brings the White House to the world.Featured Panelist
- Michael Collins, USA Today White House correspondent
- Panel facilitated by Maryanne Zeleznik, Cincinnati Public Radio’s Vice President of News and 'Morning Edition' Host
Location
Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3412 Clifton Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220Tickets
$10 in advance, $12 at the doorThank you to our generous sponsors
Drs. Patricia Klein and Reid Hartmann
Michael Collins is a White House correspondent for USA Today. He has been a Washington-based reporter for over 20 years, first with Scripps Howard News Service, where he covered Congress and other issues for Scripps' papers in Ohio, Kentucky, California, and Tennessee. He has been with USA Today for eight years and covered the White House for the past five years. As a White House correspondent, he has reported from France, Italy, Poland, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Before arriving in the nation’s capital, Collins was a reporter for The Cincinnati Post and its sister paper, The Kentucky Post in Covington. He spent five years in Frankfort, Ky., as The Kentucky Post’s state capital bureau chief, where he covered the governor and the legislature. He also served as night city editor and editorial writer. A native of Whitesburg, Ky., he is a 1984 graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and served as editor of the student newspaper, the College Heights Herald. He is a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame and the recipient of the 2019 College Heights Herald Award for outstanding contributions in journalism.
Maryanne Zeleznik came to 91.7 WVXU in 2005 from WNKU where she served as News and Public Affairs Director for 20 years. At WVXU, she is responsible for all news and public affairs programming, hosts Morning Edition Monday through Friday, and fills in to host Cincinnati Edition.
Maryanne has won numerous regional and national journalism awards including the Leo C. Lee Award for significant contributions to public radio news from the Public Radio News Directors Incorporated, as well as awards from Ohio Associated Press, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, and the Cincinnati Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She was named Best Talk Show Host in Cincinnati in 2017 by CityBeat readers. In 2016, The Salesian Guild honored her as Distinguished Communicator of the year.
She lives in Fort Thomas with her husband, daughter and their dog Zoe.
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Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being. Similar to Yoga, Pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility. Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection. Class payment options:- $10 per class for a single class
- $80 for a 10 class pass
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Tuesdays or Thursdays, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. or 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This exciting semester-long after school class with Clifton Cultural Arts Center will allow students to express themselves using painting, fiber arts, collage, drawing, and much more in a number of different projects. The only limit to what you can create is your imagination! Walkover service from Clifton Area Neighborhood School and Fairview-Clifton German Language School* provided. Tuition includes a snack and all class supplies. Tuition assistance available.- Ages: Grades K-2
- Session: Spring 2024 - 19 weeks
- Tuesday sessions run Jan 2 – May 14, 2024. No class Mar 26!
- Thursday sessions run Jan 4 – May 16, 2024. No class Mar 28!
- Instructor: Melinda Welch
- Cost: $305/student
- CCAC is a Qualified Education Service Provider in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program and also offers tuition scholarships.
- Class Size: minimum of 5 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: Ongoing! Class tuition prorated based on start date: contact CCAC with questions.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Nia technique is an expressive body-mind movement and fitness program incorporating dance, martial arts and healing arts, including yoga. It is a cardiovascular program that uses whole-body, expressive, grounded movement. Nia is adaptable to most levels of fitness, age and body types. Class payment options:- $10 per class for a single class
- $6 per class for students (with a valid student ID) and seniors (over 65 years)
- $80 for a 10 class pass
- $140 for a 20 class pass
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Wednesdays or Fridays, 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Participate with your toddler in singing, moving, dancing, listening, and playing simple instruments – while developing a strong musical bond with your child. Toddlers and their adults will sing, chant, move, dance, listen and play simple instruments: this class provides a full mix that allows them to be active, which is how they learn. We'll channel the toddler's energy productively, facilitate expression of feelings, assist in improving memory through repetition, and develop further musical aptitude and focused listening.- Ages: 16 months - 3.5 years with parent/guardian
- Session: 19 weeks
- Wednesday sessions run Jan 3 – May 22, 2024. No class Feb. 7 or Mar. 27!
- Friday sessions run Jan 5 – May 24, 2024. No class Jan. 26 or Feb. 9; snow day make up class on Mar. 29!
- Instructor: Shea Haney
- Cost: $245/student
- Class Size: minimum of 5 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: CCAC’s new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: Ongoing! Class tuition prorated based on start date: contact CCAC with questions.
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Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Get a great aerobic workout when you practice this Latin-inspired dance exercise routine.- Ages: Adults and mature teens 16+
- Session: Weekly (ongoing)
- Instructor: Robin Goodrich
- Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Payment options:
- $9/ single class
- $70/ 10-class pass
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Tuesdays or Thursdays, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. or 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This exciting semester-long after school class with Clifton Cultural Arts Center will allow students to express themselves using painting, fiber arts, collage, drawing, and much more in a number of different projects. The only limit to what you can create is your imagination! Walkover service from Clifton Area Neighborhood School and Fairview-Clifton German Language School* provided. Tuition includes a snack and all class supplies. Tuition assistance available.- Ages: Grades 3-6
- Session: Spring 2024 - 19 weeks
- Tuesday sessions run Jan 2 – May 14, 2024. No class Mar 26!
- Thursday sessions run Jan 4 – May 16, 2024. No class Mar 28!
- Instructor: Prari Parran
- Cost: $305/student
- CCAC is a Qualified Education Service Provider in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program and also offers tuition scholarships.
- Class Size: minimum of 5 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: Ongoing! Class tuition prorated based on start date: contact CCAC with questions.
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Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Are you ready to explore Africa without your passport? This class is not just an Afro-dance workout. It's an education, a journey, and a new way of merging the dynamic dance moves of Afro beats with an intensive full-body workout. You'll learn to move your body in ways you didn't know it could move while burning calories and having fun. Add cultural flavor to your workout routine. This class will feed your mind and soul as you learn the moves and rhythms paired with energizing music from the African continent.- Ages: Adult
- Session: Ongoing
- Instructor: Basko
- Class Location: CCAC’s new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Class payment options:
- $20 for a single class
- $108 for a 6-class pass (10% discount)
- $204 for a 12-class pass (15% discount)
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Tuesdays, 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Emerging in the 1920s as a combination of the rhythm, styling and technique of African Dance (a la The Charleston) with the lead/follow partnering aspects of European dances (like the Waltz), Lindy Hop takes its name from a coincidental historical event of the same time period: the first ever trans-atlantic flight piloted by Charles Lindberg in 1927. Created by African-Americans and traditionally danced to Big Band Jazz Music, Lindy Hop is the “founding father” of all future Swing Dance idioms.- Age: Adults
- Session: April 2 - April 23 (4 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost:
- One (4-week) Session of Lindy Hop: $40
- One (4-week) Session of Both April 2024 Classes (Partnered Charleston and Lindy Hop): $60
- One A la Carte (1-hour) April Class: $15
- Both A la Carte (2-hours) April Classes: $20
- Class Size: minimum of 8 students required to run class, no more than 16 enrolled.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: March 29, 2024
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Tuesdays, 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.
The term “Jitterbug” means many different things to many different people of many different backgrounds. This class will start with the most universal 6-count rhythms and movements across all idioms of Swing Dance. We’ll get you on the dance floor quickly and present fundamental concepts that will guide the development of your technique and style in the future.- Age: Adults
- Session: March 12 - March 26 (3 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Low
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost: $45/student
- Class Size: minimum of 8 students required to run class, no more than 16 enrolled.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: EXTENDED! March 9, 2024
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Blues music is diverse. So is Blues Dance. As we explore how to dance to blues music, we will focus on the “conversation” you have with your partner while dancing and how to establish and maintain great communication with each other. Difficulty level: Medium/Low- Age: Adults
- Session: March 12 - March 26 (3 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium/Low
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost: $45/student
- Class Size: minimum of 8 students required to run class, no more than 16 enrolled.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: EXTENDED! March 9, 2024
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Tuesday, Apr 2, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
In this art class for the preschool set (ages 2-4), we will read and explore a different picture book each week and then make our own art inspired by the story using a variety of materials. Dress to allow for a mess! Grownups must stay with their young artists during the class. Space is limited: registration is required to reserve your seat! View and register for upcoming Art + Tales events by clicking here.- Ages: 2-4 with an adult
- Session: April 2, 2024
- Instructor: Kelli Gleiner
- Cost: Free, suggested $5 per class donation
- Class Size: maximum of 12 children registered per program day
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Avenue)
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Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Tai Chi is the slow, meditative Chinese martial art practiced to promote health, balance, mental calm, and clarity. Come and join us to learn and practice this profound and wonderful art. No previous experience is necessary.- Ages: Adults and Mature Teens 14+
- Session: Ongoing, meets year-round
- Instructor: Uri Sella
- Cost: Pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5/class.) Pay online below or in person before class with cash/check
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- How to Register: Email classes@cliftonculturalarts.org with “Tai Chi” in the subject line.
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Wednesdays or Fridays, 11:00 - 11:40 a.m.
The Cycle of Seasons is a musical celebration of the four seasons using activities that build on the child's growing independence and competencies. It nurtures the children's ability to use language and capitalizes on their delight in dramatic play within the musical context. Classes are filled with songs, movement activities, exploration of instruments, and imaginative stories for children to make their own. Encourage the child's moving, singing, verbal, and listening skills and tap into the child's vivid imagination and lay the foundation for creative development via story-telling and poetry.- Ages: 3-5 with parent/guardian
- Session: 19 weeks
- Wednesday sessions run Jan 3 – May 22, 2024. No class Feb. 7 or Mar. 27!
- Friday sessions run Jan 5 – May 24, 2024. No class Jan. 26 or Feb. 9; snow day make up class on Mar. 29!
- Instructor: Shea Haney
- Cost: $245/student
- Class Size: minimum of 5 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: CCAC’s new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: Ongoing! Class tuition prorated based on start date: contact CCAC with questions.
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Saturday, April 27 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Create your own fashion line! You'll develop a fashion portfolio consisting of casual wear, party and evening dresses, swimsuits, and accessories. Students will also design fabric swatches to complement their portfolio. The day will end with a fashion display! Students should pack a non-refrigerated lunch.- Ages: Ages 8+
- Session: One-Time Workshop, meets on April 27
- Cost: $90/students
- Class Size: Minimum of 7 students required to run workshop, no more than 15 students registered.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: April 26, 2024
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Tuesday, Apr 16, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
In this art class for the preschool set (ages 2-4), we will read and explore a different picture book each week and then make our own art inspired by the story using a variety of materials. Dress to allow for a mess! Grownups must stay with their young artists during the class. Space is limited: registration is required to reserve your seat! View and register for upcoming Art + Tales events by clicking here.- Ages: 2-4 with an adult
- Session: April 16, 2024
- Instructor: Kelli Gleiner
- Cost: Free, suggested $5 per class donation
- Class Size: maximum of 12 children registered per program day
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Avenue)
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Tuesday, Apr 9, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
In this art class for the preschool set (ages 2-4), we will read and explore a different picture book each week and then make our own art inspired by the story using a variety of materials. Dress to allow for a mess! Grownups must stay with their young artists during the class. Space is limited: registration is required to reserve your seat! View and register for upcoming Art + Tales events by clicking here.- Ages: 2-4 with an adult
- Session: April 9, 2024
- Instructor: Kelli Gleiner
- Cost: Free, suggested $5 per class donation
- Class Size: maximum of 12 children registered per program day
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Avenue)
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Wednesdays or Fridays, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Play musically with your baby through bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, dancing, moving, and singing. Music play activities are designed to increase your child’s curiosity about music, to develop listening skills and a sense of beat, and to establish the foundation for singing and musical thought.- Ages: newborn - 18 months with parent/guardian
- Session: 19 weeks
- Wednesday sessions run Jan 3 – May 22, 2024. No class Feb. 7 or Mar. 27!
- Friday sessions run Jan 5 – May 24, 2024. No class Jan. 26 or Feb. 9; snow day make up class on Mar. 29!
- Instructor: Shea Haney
- Cost: $245/student
- Class Size: minimum of 5 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: CCAC’s new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: Ongoing! Class tuition prorated based on start date: contact CCAC with questions.
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Wednesday, April 24 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Discover techniques used to add color directly onto fabrics, experimenting with shape and palate.- Age: Adults and mature teens 16+
- Session: One Time Workshop, meets on April 24, 2024
- Instructor: Barbara Sferra
- Cost: PRICE DROP! $45/student
- Class Size: minimum of 3 students registered to run class; no more than 20 students total
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: EXTENDED! April 21, 2024
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Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Have you ever wondered how it feels to publish a book? You get a box in the mail, open it, and it's the first copy of your book with your name printed. You just became an author! This one-day writers' retreat will change your mindset on becoming an author. Throughout the workshop, participants will:- Explore questions like: why do you want to publish a book? In what genre do you want to write? What is preventing you from starting your book right at this moment?
- Learn best practices on your writing space, time, and designing a writing system.
- Participate in group discussions and exercises to motivate you to start and continue until you become an author.
- Explore traditional and online publishing.
- Learn how to visualize your book before it's published.
- Take part in a Q & A session with a local author.
- Ages: Adults 18+
- Session: One-Time Workshop on June 8, July 13, and August 3
- Instructor: Victor Vélez
- Cost: $150/session (includes lunch and Writers' Workbook)
- Class Location: CCAC’s new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Class Size: 3 – 10 students enrolled per session.
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Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
In this art class for the preschool set, children will be encouraged to discover and create using various media including painting, pastels, sculpture, and printmaking.
- Ages: 3-5
- Session: 11 weeks (Mar 16 – May 25, 2024)
- Instructor: Melinda Welch
- Cost: $150/student
- CCAC is a Qualified Education Service Provider in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program and also offers tuition scholarships.
- Class Size: minimum of 4 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: March 11, 2024
LISA COOPER HOLMES is the Proprietor, Queen, and “Choco Boss” of the fabulous Haute Chocolate in downtown Montgomery. Lisa’s journey into chocolate began in 1979 here in Cincinnati, when her quests to make the perfect brownie and to put a unique spin on chocolate truffles converged. Thus began her chocolate boutique in Cincinnati, opening with just two products: brownies and truffles. Lisa and her elves have been tempting Cincinnatians for more than 30 years, marketing over 60 unique products of her exquisite creation throughout the country. For those who inquire, the logo for Haute Chocolate features a pig – named Reginald. He was inspired by the “truffle pigs” in Europe who sniff out the best truffles for culinary preparation.
Michael Collins is a White House correspondent for USA Today. He has been a Washington-based reporter for over 20 years, first with Scripps Howard News Service, where he covered Congress and other issues for Scripps' papers in Ohio, Kentucky, California, and Tennessee. He has been with USA Today for eight years and covered the White House for the past five years. As a White House correspondent, he has reported from France, Italy, Poland, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Before arriving in the nation’s capital, Collins was a reporter for The Cincinnati Post and its sister paper, The Kentucky Post in Covington. He spent five years in Frankfort, Ky., as The Kentucky Post’s state capital bureau chief, where he covered the governor and the legislature. He also served as night city editor and editorial writer. A native of Whitesburg, Ky., he is a 1984 graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and served as editor of the student newspaper, the College Heights Herald. He is a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame and the recipient of the 2019 College Heights Herald Award for outstanding contributions in journalism.
Maryanne Zeleznik came to 91.7 WVXU in 2005 from WNKU where she served as News and Public Affairs Director for 20 years. At WVXU, she is responsible for all news and public affairs programming, hosts 
