Taste the rainbow / scott beseler | Show Photo

Arts + Culture

Contemporary Arts Center

Home to world class symphony, opera, and ballet companies, and art museums that blend the historic (Taft, Cincinnati Museum) with contemporary exhibitions at the CAC and our many independent galleries in OTR and Brighton, the Queen City knows its art. For stage buffs, two-time Tony winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in Mt. Adams and Ensemble and Know Theatres in Over-the-Rhine debut contemporary and original pieces of work, while cutting edge theatre (Fringe) and music (Midpoint) festivals round out the arts calendar.

Arts + Culture Features

My Soapbox: Aaron Rubinstein, artist

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, June 04, 2013

One artist has been a part of Cincinnati's Summerfair since its inception. This year, Aaron Rubenstein's daughter, also an artist, joined him to continue the family tradition.

Locals set off on #besomebody world tour

Maria Seda-Reeder Tuesday, June 04, 2013

What does it take to #besomebody? Three locals set off to share an international message of self-determination and positivity, fueled by branding expertise and creative street cred.

Fringe's tin anniversary filled with heart

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Find out what Cincinnati's Fringe Festival really needs as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Producing Artistic Director Eric Vosmeier gives Soapbox's Elissa Yancey the scoop.

My Soapbox: Jason Langdon, Cincinnati Mini-Maker Faire

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Louisville had a fire-breathing pony. New York had 3-D printers and makerbots galore. Cincinnati Maker Faire Founder Jason Langdon looks forward to seeing what the local science, DIY and art community has to offer in the city's first all-ages, all-genres celebration of maker culture this October in Washington Park.

Seeing stars: Innovative collaboration brings top performers to school stages

Jessica Noll-Korczyk Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Bringing local, national and international artists to work with students at Cincinnati's School for Creative and Performing Arts does more than whet their appetite for the arts. It builds disciplined, savvy learners with deep bonds rooted in Over-the-Rhine.

View All

Arts + Culture Videos

Random Snacks of Kindness

ArtWorks Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Every summer, ArtWorks Cincinnati unleases a fleet of young art apprentices into the city—they build murals, create theater scenery and spread public art across the region. This year's projects include Random Snacks of Kindness, a new kind of entrepreneurial training program that quite literally feeds the work of non-profits. Video courtesy ArtWorks.

Young Heirlooms: Traveling Band

Young Heirlooms Tuesday, April 23, 2013

'Traveling Band' is a track from the first studio album by Cincinnati-based Young Heirlooms. Video courtesy Young Heirlooms.

Modern Makers

Scott Beseler Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Soapbox's Scott Beseler shares a visual feast of food art and more at the latest installment of Modern Makers, feature chef Frances Kroner of Feast.

At the CAC: DJ Rupture

Dutty Artz Tuesday, April 02, 2013

A Brookyn-based artist premieres his reinvisioning the work of a pioneering gay African-American composer, pianist and vocalist in a multimedia performance at the Contemporary Arts Center. Soapbox offers a preview of DJ/Rupture's work in advance of his two-night stint, April 5 and 6.

The Kentucky Struts: Country Road

Keith Neltner Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Northern Kentucky filmmaker and designer Keith Neltner, who recently launched Neltner Small Batch, collaborates with musicians, both local and national. Here's an example of his art direction, and directoral skills, with The Kentucky Struts. Video courtesy Keith Neltner.

View All