Cincinnati/ Arts & Culture
Published on October 22, 2019
Cincinnati boasts a hot lineup of performing and visual arts events this weekPhoto: Deanna J/Unsplash

Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?

We've rounded up five artsy events around Cincinnati this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from an exhibition of paintings to Edgar Allen Poe-inspired readings.

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Exhibition of Paintings by Bessie and Herman Wessel 

From the event description:

Cincinnati Art Galleries is hosting an exhibition of paintings by Herman and Bessie Wessel opening this Friday. The show will run through November 27.

When: Friday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m.
Where: Cincinnati Art Galleries, 225 E. Sixth St.
Price: Free
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Open Studio Party at Nancy Gamon Studio

From the event description:

This is an awesome night to come visit because there's a 1970s party going on, sponsored by the Kennedy Heights Art Center. It will be an evening of disco dancing, games, crafts and food of the era. Read all about the good times in store here. When you're ready for a break from the dance floor, stop by my studio and give my Spirograph a try. Browse my current selection of art, clothing, fabric, greeting cards and home decor items - live and in person. Light bites will be available. While you're here, see "You Are My Sister" on exhibit in the Annex Gallery.

When: Friday, Oct. 25, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Lindner Annex, 6620 Montgomery Road, Studio 2
Price: Free
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Titus Andronicus

From the event description:

This Halloween season, murder, mayhem and mutilation abound, as Shakespeare's bloodiest play descends on the CSC stage. Roman general Titus Andronicus returns victorious from 10 years of war, his archnemesis Tamora Queen of the Goths in tow and in chains.

When: Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 1195 Elm St.
Price: $28-$71 
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The Wizard of Oz

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Follow the yellow brick road to a land of enchantment. Choreographer Septime Webre transforms "The Wizard of Oz" into a magical ballet with music by Matthew Pierce. Experience the regional premiere with dazzling sets, costumes and special effects.

When: Friday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.
Where: Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St.
Price: $29-$117
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Michael Blankenship's Poe-Pourri

From the event description:

Bold notes of character with a whiff of horror, these stories and poems of Edgar Allen Poe feature Jared Joplin, Ernaisja Curry and Michael Blankenship. The Studio Series presents works by artists and companies across genre and form and are performed typically as readings. Readings play a major role in the development of new work, enabling artists to hear their writing out loud and absorb the audience's reactions.

When: Friday, Oct. 25, 10 p.m.
Where: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St.
Price: $25-$35
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