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Cincinnati News
By Amanda Ciani
An art rendering of the Music Garden — made possible by a $150,000 grant — which is being added to the Highfield Discovery Garden.
Spring Time means outdoor time!
Great Parks of Hamilton County has secured a $150,000 grant for a brand-new Music Garden
Now there are even more play destinations for kids in local parks. With Great Parks receiving a new grant for $150,000, everyone can look forward to an interactive Music Garden at Highfield Discovery Garden. The new area — to be completed by the end of the year — will be a hands-on space featuring a stage that will be used for musical performances and more. With a walkway shaped as a treble clef surrounded by flowers and foliage, this new area will become a go-to spot for strolling and gathering. And there's more from the parks, too. AJ Jolly Park is best known for its great camping and golf course, but now they will be known for having a wonderful ADA Accessible and inclusive playground. The playground’s construction is slated to open in June 2022. Visit ajjolly. com for more information. In Wyoming — our northern neighbor by 20 minutes — there are plans for a brand-new, accessible playground called Crescent Park Playground. This space will feature swings, spinning components, climbers and more. Construction begins this summer. Visit wyomingohio.gov for updates.
An artistic rendering of the pirate king from Pirates of Penzance.
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Cincinnati Opera's
The Cincinnati Opera's new lineup includes the 2022 Summer Festival. Highlights taking place at Music Hall include La Boheme; The Pirates of Penzance; Aida and more. Of special note are two community celebrations: Opera for All and Opera in the Park. This free day of family-friendly concerts will take place June 12, starting with Opera for All at Music Hall at 3 p.m. Experience special demonstrations, performances and hands-on activities. The fun will continue at a free 7:30 p.m. show at Washington Park by opera stars from the 2022 season, the Cincinnati Opera Choirs and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Learn more about these performances by visiting cincinnatiopera.org.
Jane Austen's Stunning Fashion at the Taft
The Taft promises to be well dressed this summer! Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility will be at the museum June 11 - September 4. This limited-engagement exhibit will feature ornate gowns, wedding dresses, jackets, etc. worn by Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Judie Dench, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. Beloved Jane Austen characters will come to life while the exhibit delves into themes of class, gender and social dynamics.
Learn more about the costume collection by visiting taftmuseum.org.
CAM Offers Special Events for Art Kids
The Cincinnati Art Museum is partnering with community organizations this month for a variety of special events and programs. Offerings from The Black Future Series include Active Imagination, a youth artist workshop exhibition (April 26 - May 2); a ROMAC panel discussing the history of Black artists (April 14); and the Walnut Hills Jazz Progressive with Cincy Nice performing at Art After Dark (April 29).
Find out more about these and more programs by visiting cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
iSpace and Gorman Heritage Farm Partner Up
Explore the wonders of the world with a new partnership between iSpace and Gorman Heritage Farm. The two organizations purchased a 16,000-square-foot building at 10020 Reading Road in Evendale, and are remodeling it for classrooms, iMission rooms, office space and a large event area. The grand opening takes place next month.
Find out more about the programming offered by iSpace at ispacestem.org. Learn more about Gorman Heritage Farm at gormanfarm.org.
Florence Y'alls Will Play at New Stadium
Baseball season is back! The Florence Y’all’s and Thomas More Saints’ baseball teams have created a unique partnership to benefit both teams. The Florence Y’all’s will be playing at the newly renamed Thomas More Stadium this year. The stadium is getting a brand-new scoreboard and video board in left field. The Thomas More Saints will play this year's games at the Crestview Hills campus, but will join the Y’all’s at Thomas More Stadium in 2023.
