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Enjoy the Arts has merged with ArtsWave! Read more about our evolving history & merger details at http://bit.do/AWmerge and about exciting changes to ArtsPass at http://bit.do/newArtsPass

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ArtsPass expands range of deals offered in 2017

If you haven’t taken a look at the ArtsPass portal recently, you may have missed some exciting changes. Thanks to a merger with Enjoy the Arts, ArtsPass is really taking its New Year’s resolutions to heart, but instead of shedding some proverbial holiday weight, we’re packing it on – the deals, that is.  Check out the many new arts partners joining us this year, not to mention the new shops and restaurants hopping on board. Whether you’re joining us from Enjoy the Arts or you’re a loyal ArtsPass donor, this year we have double the deals. Some highlights include: the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra’s big band throwback with Prince’s Purple Rain, Brush Factory “bff” furniture designs with a flair for feng-shui and well-matched musical compositions, and seats in the Contemporary Arts Center’s Black Box so up-close-and-personal, you can feel the sweat.   Combining forces also means we’re combining resources. CincYPerks passholders (our burgeoning young patrons for the arts,) now will also receive pop-up offers for free tickets from Cincinnati favorites like the Know Theatre, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Opera. Sign me up! And now on CincyArtsGuide, you can stay abreast with our Top 5 ArtsPass deals twice a month. We’ll also share with you new and unique ways to utilize your pass, or make you wish you had one (better get on that).  The best part of all? Your generous donation to ArtsWave not only gets you an ArtsPass (be sure to select that option) but also go to support 100 arts organizations as part of the ArtsWave Community Campaign. These grants also include a whole network of support, trainings, and networking for our grantees.  Who doesn’t love a direct reward for giving back to the arts you enjoy throughout the year? Learn more at http://www.theartswave.org/discover/artspass.

What is ArtsPass? ArtsPass is a perk program for ArtsWave donors at the $75 level or above. With ArtsPass, passholders can claim buy one, get one free deals and deep discounts to more than 100 participating arts and culture organizations, restaurants, shops, and the Cincinnati Reds! Plus, stay up-to-date on upcoming events and deals with our bi-monthly ArtsPass e-newsletter. Under 40? Opt in for CincYPerks. Get all the benefits of the ArtsPass, plus exclusive deals and invitations to some of Cincinnati’s hottest events.

Read more at theartswave.org/impact

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Enjoy the Arts joins ArtsWave to inspire new generation of arts enthusiasts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2016

MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner [phone], [email protected]

Enjoy the Arts joins ArtsWave to inspire new generation of arts enthusiasts

Enjoy the Arts becomes part of nation’s largest community campaign for the arts

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center announced today that Enjoy the Arts will be joining ArtsWave as it continues to build a new audience of arts lovers.

Enjoy the Arts, a program in residence of Cincinnati Museum Center, is a membership program that gives anyone age 35 and younger free tickets, ongoing discounts, exclusive invitations and insider information to enjoy Cincinnati’s world-class arts scene for an entire year. The membership has included benefits for productions by the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Art Museum, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Constella Festival and Cincinnati Fringe Festival, to name just a few. Enjoy the Arts became part of Cincinnati Museum Center in 2008 where the program continued to grow for the past 8 years.

ArtsWave is the region’s local arts agency and the nation’s first and largest community campaign for the arts, supporting more than 100 arts and community organizations. They share Enjoy the Arts’ mission of introducing the region’s arts scene to a new generation of advocates and enthusiasts through their ArtsPass and CincYPerks programs. Together, Enjoy the Arts and ArtsPass can have an even greater impact.

“Cincinnati has an incredible community of cultural organizations that is critical to the region’s identity and vibrancy, and Enjoy the Arts has been instrumental in fostering an appreciation for that arts community in young professionals since 1981,” said Elizabeth Pierce, president and CEO of Cincinnati Museum Center.

Starting January 3, 2017, Enjoy the Arts members will become ArtsWave ArtsPass members. ArtsPass is a program that connects people to buy one, get one free offers and deep discounts to more than 50 participating arts organizations. The ArtsPass also includes offers from restaurants, shops and the Cincinnati Reds, as well as exclusive offers and invitations to young professionals through its CincYPerks program. CincYPerks is open to any ArtsPass holder 40 and younger.

“Like our ArtsPass and its CincYPerks discounts for young professionals, the Enjoy the Arts program has used the power of the arts to deepen people’s roots in Greater Cincinnati,” said Alecia Kintner, CEO of ArtsWave. “We’re excited to bring these programs together to continue the legacy of Irma Lazarus: sparking increased interest in the arts, forging new friendships and fun across the region, and uniting people to drive a creative tide of innovation.”

An ArtsWave ArtsPass is $75 and is good for 12 months. For more information or to purchase your ArtsPass visit www.theartswave.org/discover/artspass. Enjoy the Arts memberships will not be sold after December 1.

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We've got a new bundle of joy coming your way this New Year! Make sure you've snagged your 2017 #ArtsPass, the new love child of @artswave and @enjoythearts, including deep discounts to 100+ arts experiences, restaurants, and shops around Greater Cincinnati - plus delve into all the Young Professional perks you cherished with Enjoy the Arts. Come revel with us at http://www.theartswave.org/discover/artspass. (at ArtsWave)

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Whether you're looking for the perfect stocking stuffer or fulfilling your New Year's resolution to get out of the house, come revel with @artswave and your 2017 #ArtsPass - complete with 100+ offers and the holly jolly goodness of Enjoy the Arts! Discover more at www.theartswave.org/discover/artspass. #CincyArts (at ArtsWave)

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Have you been naughty or nice? Are you on Saint Nicholas’ good side or on Krampus’ bad side? Join us as we celebrate the Bavarian folklore of Krampus. We will be exploring Cincinnati’s rich German Heritage in collaboration with the @cincymuseum at one of the city’s oldest breweries, @moerleinbeers. Join us in the taproom for brewery tours, BYO-Tee screen printing, and a little Vanna White rendition from Krampus himself. Join us DECEMBER 8! #EnjoyTheArts #CincyArts (at Christian Moerlein Brewing Co.)

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BREAKING NEWS! @enjoythearts is merging with @artswave, joining forces to enliven and engage audiences of arts lovers across the city. Read more about our evolving history (thanks Irma!) and more about the merger details in the @cincymuseum press room: https://www.cincymuseum.org/press Let's do this! #cincyarts

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Collegium Cincinnati will whisk you to the ancient deserts in their historically enlightened peformance of Georg Friderich Handel's 'Messiah'. Led by Christoper Eanes, remarkable voices will blend with skilled instrumentalists in this dynamic holiday show. 'Messiah," Decemeber 11 at the Christ Church Cathedral. Visit enjoythearts.org to save 10% on tickets! #EnjoyTheArts #CincyArts (at Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati)

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@cincyartmuseum's 'Van Gogh: Into the Undergrowth' walks you through Van Gogh's landscape paintings covering canvas and career. With more than 20 borrowed works from American, Asian, and European collections combined with paintings by Théodore Rousseau, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin, this masterful show is not one to miss. Open now until January 8, 2017, visit enjoythearts.org for discounted tickets! #EnjoyThe Arts #CincyArts (at Cincinnati Art Museum)

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Blending pop culture with traditional Folk Art, Tony Dotson is a self-proclaimed "outsider artist" using his works to tell a story in his exhibit 'Tony Dotson: An American Outsider '. Cincinnati native and artist Edie McKee Harper, known for using many art mediums is honored in her exhbit 'Edie McKee Harper: A Retrospective'. Join @thecarnegie on December 9 for the Opening Reception in celebration of both art exhibits. Enjoy the Arts members can save on pieces for sale, visit enjoythearts.org for more information. #EnjoyTheArts #CincyArts #TheCarnegie (at The Carnegie)

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Cincinnati's Vocal Arts Ensemble presents 'A Candlelit Christmas' this holiday season. Led by Assistant Conductor Stephanie Nash, the Vocal Arts Ensemble Choir joins the old with the new in a nostalgic concert under the warm radiance of candelight. December 9 you can make your way to St. Francis De Sales Church for a musical experience you won't forget. Visit enjoythearts.org for BOGO tickets information. #EnjoyTheArts #CincyArts #VAE

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About 20,000 leagues under the sea lies an interactive, Christmas celebration flowing with magic. @newport_aquarium 'Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa' opens November 25 with fun for the whole family including Shark Ray Bay Theater, Gator Alley, and of course, Scuba Santa! Special exhibits and decorations make this holiday experience one of kind. 'Water Wonderland' runs through December 31 so visit enjoythearts.org to save $3 off adult and $2 off child admission! #EnjoyTheArts #CincyArts #NewportAquarium (at Newport Aquarium)

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Visit Hundred Acre Wood with the @sunsetplayerscincy this winter season with "The House at Pooh Corner" production. The fear of being shipped off to 'Education' has sent Christoper Robin and his friends Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and the gang running deep into the forest to hide. As the mystery of 'Education' and what Christoper and his friends will do without each other becomes more clear, a decision must be made. Playing at The Arts Center of Dunham from December 2-11, visit enjoythearts.org for discounted ticket information! #EnjoyTheArts #CincyArts #SunsetPlayers

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Get into the Christmas spirit this season at the @craftysupermkt located at @uofcincy’s Rec Center with gift shopping, festive food, and FREE holiday photos on November 19! WARNING: This is not your typical “mall Santa”!! Stop by the @enjoythearts and @cincymuseum booth Saturday to pose with Santa’s naughty partner in crime, Krampus himself. Take a picture, get some swag, and learn more about ‘A Krampus Carol’, an event on December 8 at the @moerleinbeers Taproom! #EnjoyTheArts #CincyMuseum #Krampus (at crafty supermarket)

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The Roaring Twenties are alive with magical creatures in this 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' - inspired night at @arnolds_cincinnati TOMORROW, November 17! @cincymuseum's CurioCity Series presents 'Wizards Seeking Flappers' - so throw on a dress, button up a suit, and don't forget your wand for an evening of jazz, wizards, and drinks. Visit enjoythearts.org for $5 off your ticket! #EnjoyTheArts #CincyArts #CincyMuseum #CurioCity (at Arnold's Bar and Grill)

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Holiday tradition in Cincinnati means the @cincinnatizoo's annual 'Festival of Lights' hosted by PNC for the 34th year this holiday season! Toyland Express Train rides, themed areas, a new Swan Lake Light show, and much more will all be light up by the thousands of twinkling lights draping the zoo this winter. Open from November 19 to January 1, enjoythearts.org has your discounted tickets- $5 off adult & $2 off child admission! #EnjoyTheArts #CincyArts #FestivalOfLights #CincyZoo (at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden)

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Big Band Divas give a lift, roaring through Cincinnati

Despite the tension that has inhabited itself in our Queen City, what with the recent election and other decisions at the cusp of being made, the arts have brought Cincinnatians together. Patrons have found a common ground within the arts community and came out despite maybe emotional strength to support the CCJO and one another in celebrating some of the great female legends in music!

I sincerely felt this way - what with growing up with my grandmother humming show tunes and big band numbers, this performance turned out to be quite the treat for me. When “That’s why the Lady is a Tramp” carried through the pipes of the saxophone, I almost fell out of my seat with happiness and excitement! Rob Parton and his Big Band Orchestra definitely knew how to put on a show and keep the audience entertained!

The sounds of the big brass instruments and the rat-tat of the drums sent me back to a time before my time. I went back to the 20s and the 30s and the 40s, back when there was controversy in the heart of every city. Although the 20s may have been rough for women suffragettes or racial tension or even a stock market drop, the people of those decades still came together to celebrate the beauty of music.

Music binds people together and we see it in the tone of the instruments and lyrics pouring out of artist’s mouths. We can learn a lot from artists and jazz bands that have presented their gifts to us throughout the years and as human beings we always come together through music, whether it’s pop, hip-hop, jazz, folk or the theatre, music provides a common denominator that we can relate to and feel accepted by.

The CCJO kicked off their second performance of the Big Band series November 10 at The Redmoor in Mt. Lookout and it was quite the hit! The theme for the night was titled, Big Band Vocal Divas and the audience was presented by some musical arrangements inspired by artists such as Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Lena Horne and many other greats! The musical mastermind behind the show was Rob Parton and his Big Band Orchestra, followed by the vocal contributions of Kristy Parton and Leslie Beukelman.

According to CCJO’s Artistic Director, Rob Parton, the main goal of the CCJO 2016-2017 series is to play a set of concerts that “showcases and highlights music from the American Songbook.” Parton also went on to mention that he hoped to provide a concert that both entertained and engaged listeners, while featuring music written specifically for CCJO by a range of Cincinnati composers and arrangers.

“I like making people aware that the Big Band-Jazz Orchestra is still a viable although expensive, and exciting ensemble to see live,” exclaimed Parton.

The night of the performance, Parton made it very apparent how he felt about the Big Band world and his passion behind it, for he shouted, “The Big Bands are NOT dead,” which was followed by an uproar of applause and agreeing whistles.

The next performance to feature in the Big Bands 2016-17 series is titled Night in Brasil and will kick off on January 19 at 7:30 pm at The Redmoor. For a complete list of upcoming CCJO performances and ticket information, you can visit www.cincinnatijazz.org!

Spoiler Alert: The CCJO will be taking a trip back in time to commemorate the late Prince with brand new arrangements from the legendary artist. According to Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra General Manager, LeAnne Anklan, last year the Radiohead show was sold out and turned out to be standing room only, so I encourage you to purchase your tickets now for CCJO Meets Prince, to avoid the awkwardness of standing shoulder to shoulder at a performance!

Author, photographer: Sam Kalany

Editor: Sarah Ditlinger

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Instigated by a playground fight, savage instinct causes major upheaval of what begins as parental dialogue and turns into marital meltdown in the play 'God of Carnage'. Cathartic, hilarious, and yet still elegant, this 2009 Tony Award winner takes its audience on a wild ride. Grab a seat at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater November 17-December 4 with 50% savings at enjoythearts.org! #EnjoyTheArts #CincyArts (at Warsaw Federal Incline Theater)