Local residents can enjoy the
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden for just $1 during the
Macy’s Kids, Cultures, Critters and Crafts Festival this Wednesday.
The summer festival, hosted by
Learning Through Art (LTA), is returning for the ninth year in a row. LTA is an organization committed to increasing community participation in the arts and humanities as well as encouraging multicultural awareness and understanding.
“We’re celebrating the mosaic beauty of those living in Cincinnati all day long,” says Kathy Wade, LTA co-founder and CEO. “We want to encourage people to meet their neighbors.”
Performers this year range from DJ Pillo to
Jesse Mooney-Bullock (puppeteer),
Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center,
Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati and
Robin Lacy and DeZydeco. Some performers, such as the
Cincinnati Circus,
Anaya Belly Dancing and
Mariachi Band Zelaya, will be roaming and not on the main stage.
LTA also has a new partner this year:
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center will introduce the Cincinnati Children’s Wellness Zone. The zone will feature hands-on activities and encourage children to experience the importance of health habits.
Metro is offering 50 cents for a one-way bus trip or $1 round-trip bus fare from anywhere on Route 46, Wade says.
Do Good:
• Attend the festival and meet your neighbors.
• Check out the all-day
event schedule.
• Follow LTA on
Twitter for updates.
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