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Saturday, May 25 1:00 – 3:00 pm
All Community Members Welcome! Come together with neighbors and friends to break bread and share stories: CCAC invites you to a free Community Potluck to connect new and long-time Cincinnati residents. Please bring a dish to share if you can. Kindly RSVP using the form below. Walk-ins are welcome! Come early (11 am) to watch CCAC's Spring Student Recital beforehand.How to RSVP
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Sale!
Sunday, May 12 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tour a diverse sampling of Clifton's most unique homes and gardens.Location
Start your tour at Clifton Cultural Arts Center's new home: 3412 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati OH, 45220Tickets
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Add on tickets to "A History of Gaslight Clifton" on May 4 for just $5 -
Saturday, April 27 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Since 1987, Cincinnati has seen tremendous growth in salsa music from the days of the Havana Martini Club featuring a salsa band every Sunday evening to the twenty-two weeks of Salsa on the Square during the summer months. But, how did salsa music evolve? How did it get to Cincinnati? This workshop will time-travel back to Cuba, the origins of salsa music. It will visit and explore the evolution of salsa music through each decade from the 1920s to the 2000s and its arrival in Cincinnati. We’ll listen to music from the 1930s during the rhumba era, the mambo craze of the 1950s, boogaloo of the 1960s in New York City, and finally the salsa explosion of the 1970s. If you want, come with your dancing shoes!- Age: Adults (18+)
- Session: One Time Workshop, meets on April 27, 2024
- Instructor: Victor Vélez
- Cost: Free! Suggested donation of $10 per student.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: April 24, 2024
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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, March 30 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Create beautiful cards that have a handmade look using ink and your own linocut stamp.- Age: Adults and mature teens 13+
- Session: One Time Workshop, meets on March 30, 2024
- Instructor: Mary Woodworth
- Cost: $60/student
- Class Size: minimum of 7 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: March 27, 2024
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Friday, May 17 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars each month for the most fun evening of creativity that you'll find. Craft a unique piece of art while enjoying the evening's signature cocktail (or any other drink). At this month at Crafts & Cocktails, you can work with alcohol ink to fashion colorful and functional abstract works of art.- Age: Adults 21+
- Session: One Time Workshop, meets on May 17, 2024
- Instructor: Melinda Welch
- Cost: $60/student (includes 1 drink ticket)
- Class Size: minimum of 7 students registered to run class; no more than 24 students total
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: May 16, 2024
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Charleston and Lindy Hop are inexplicably linked together technically and historically. This class will focus on some of the more complex movement ideas in Lindy Hop. They feature lots of kicking and are very fun, but also demand higher-level partnering and movement technique. This class will be a fun challenge and inspiration.- Age: Adults
- Session: April 2 - April 23 (4 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost:
- One (4-week) Session of Partnered Charleston: $40
- One (4-week) Session of Partnered Charleston and Lindy Hop: $60
- Drop In (1-hour) Partnered Charleston: $15
- Drop in (2-hours) Partnered Charleston and Lindy Hop: $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.
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.
Charleston, Shim Sham, and Big Apple are some of the African-American dances that became world-wide crazes and are featured in this class. We’ll introduce you to “vernacular” movements such as Suzy Q, Shorty George, Tacky Annie, Spank the Baby, and Camel Walks so you can “speak the language” of Swing Dance.- Age: Adults
- Session: April 30 - May 21 (4 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium/Low
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost:
- One (4-week) Session of Vernacular Jazz: $40
- One (4-week) Session of Both April 2024 Classes (Balboa and Vernacular Jazz): $60
- One A la Carte (1-hour) May Class: $15
- Both A la Carte (2-hours) May 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: April 26, 2024
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Born in Southern California during the Swing Era, Balboa is a close position partner dance that mixes well with Lindy Hop and Charleston. Legend has it that the dance halls in that region were so packed that dancers had to confine their movements to smaller spaces, giving rise to the style and technique of Balboa.- Age: Adults
- Session: April 30 - May 21 (4 weeks)
- Difficulty Level: Medium/Low
- Instructor: Joel Domoe
- Cost:
- One (4-week) Session of Balboa: $40
- One (4-week) Session of Balboa and Vernacular Jazz: $60
- Drop In (1-hour) Balboa: $15
- Drop In (2-hours) Balboa and Vernacular Jazz: $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: April 26, 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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Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Connect with your creativity by practicing mindful movements and meditation surrounded by art. All levels welcome, beginner-friendly. (This wellness class is offered in collaboration with World Peace Yoga and is timed to coincide with the exhibit HAIRitage, presented by CCAC's "New Woman" artist-in-residence, Erin Smith Glenn.)- Session: March 13 - March 27 (3 weeks)
- Ages: Adults and mature teens 16+
- Instructor: World Peace Yoga
- Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Payment options:
- $18/ drop-in
- $45/ 3-week session
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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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Saturday, May 11 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Take inspiration from the brilliant Cincinnati-based American Modernist artist Charley Harper to create 3D animals out of simple shapes.
Families with children of all ages are invited to attend; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note! Registration covers the entire family: only one registration per family is needed.
- Ages: Family workshop, best for children ages 4+ with an adult
- Session: One-Time Workshop, meets on May 11, 2024
- Instructor: Jessica Geary
- Cost: $40/family (tuition assistance available!)
- Class Size: 5 families needed to run workshop; no more than 10 families registered.
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline: EXTENDED May 10, 2024
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Saturday, April 20 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with fun activities based on the children's book "You Live Inside." This illustrated book uses rhymes to show us how things live inside each other, starting from the universe to the planets to you and finally reaching what’s inside of you! We'll be joined by the author for a fun and joyous morning!- Ages: All ages
- Session: April 20, 2024
- Instructor: Victor Vélez
- Cost: Pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5)
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
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Saturday, May 18 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learn to draw lions and tigers and bears (oh my!), as well as elephants, giraffes, and more! Discover some of the techniques used by real cartoon artists as you draw, color, and create your own cartoon zoo.- Ages: Ages 7-12
- Session: One-Time Workshop, meets on May 18
- Cost: $60/student
- 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: May 15, 2024
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Add a DIY flair to your look with your own custom-made jewelry. Join a laughter-filled and memorable experience where you'll learn the basics of jewelry construction, like how to string, crimp, and finish your work. Find out how to bring balance and harmony to your piece so it doesn't droop, and unveil the secrets of color theory to make your jewelry pop! Walk away from the evening with a necklace and earring set of your own making.
- Age: Adults and mature teens 16+
- Session: One-Time Workshop
- Session 1: Tuesday, March 19 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
- Session 2: Tuesday, April 16 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
- Session 3: Tuesday, May 21 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
- Instructor: Dawn Grady
- Cost: $80/student
- Class Size: minimum of 6 students registered to run class; no more than 20 students total
- Class Location: CCAC's new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
- Registration Deadline:
- Session 1: EXTENDED! March 15
- Session 2: April 12
- Session 3: May 17
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Tuesday, May 21, 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: May 21, 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, May 14, 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: May 14, 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, May 7, 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: May 7, 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 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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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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Tuesday, Jan 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: January 9, 2024
- Instructor: Kelli Gleiner
- Cost: Free, suggested $5 per class donation
- Class Size: maximum of 8 children registered per program day
- Class Location: The Upside Brew (329 Ludlow Avenue)
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Tuesday, Jan 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: January 2, 2024
- Instructor: Kelli Gleiner
- Cost: Free, suggested $5 per class donation
- Class Size: maximum of 8 children registered per program day
- Class Location: The Upside Brew (329 Ludlow Avenue)
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Sale!
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
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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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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
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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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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