Making Waves Blog

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is staging a world-premiere biographical sketch of the iconic poet, memoirist and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou.

The City of Cincinnati is seeking a new Poet Laureate who can promote the art of the spoken word and compose poems that capture the essence of Cincinnati.

Greater Cincinnati’s arts are showing their power in building our region’s reputation as a top place to live, work, play and learn.

ArtsWave Pass continues to be one of the most popular benefits of supporting ArtsWave, and now it's easier than ever to get and use one.

MamLuft&Co. Dance is already treasured for their efforts to bring modern dance to Greater Cincinnati. In 2018, they aim to climb higher.

It's December in Greater Cincinnati, and our arts traditions are flourishing. Some things never change, but happily, some things do.

In "The Inventive Princess of Floralee," part of Know Theatre's Theatre for Young Audiences Tour, kids learn to think like a scientist through the arts.

"Behind the Buildings" makes a great stocking stuffer. Get a copy today for the Greater Cincinnati arts lover on your holiday gift list.

Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is bringing back their family-friendly production of "Black Nativity," an exuberant retelling of one of the Bible's most celebrated narratives, featuring the joyful sounds of gospel music, energetic dance and prophetic storytelling.

"Through the Lens," a book of photography by Matt Zory, chronicles the historic renovation of Music Hall behind the scenes. Zory is also assistant principle bassist for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

At events like BOARDWay Bound's Speed Dating, the ArtsWave office reinforces the beliefs that ArtsWave most fervently upholds. Now, with help from Kolar Design, we're taking our environmental design one giant step forward.

David's Column, a sculpture in neon outside our building, was recently dedicated. It serves as a beacon, both literally and figuratively, of the arts and innovation that have blossomed in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.

If you're looking for a world-class cultural festival this weekend, Bi-Okoto has you covered with "What's Old is Contemporary," a fusion of traditional and modern Indian and African music and dance.

Last Saturday, eight local celebrities and their professional dance partners performed at the Dance With Your Heart Charity Gala, including ArtsWave's own Janice Liebenberg.

Over and over we see how people’s minds are opened and changed about Cincinnati once they come to visit. Recently, ArtsWave had the chance to wow visitors when we hosted 25 community arts campaign leaders from 10 different cities.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company continues to innovate in their new theater, offering a new solution for parents who are looking for an easier way to participate in the arts.

M. Hopple & Co.'s CityArt Holiday Card Contest now has winners: four local artists, as well as the entire Cincinnati arts scene.

BLINK transformed Cincinnati for four days last weekend, bookending a week that started with other extraordinary events in Over-the-Rhine. The impact of these events will continue to transform our region for years to come.

Music Hall has been open to the public for just about two weeks, and already the extensive renovations are serving as a model for success to other cities. New York City, to be more specific.

One of the first concerts to be played in the newly-renovated Music Hall will feature Gregory Porter, who is being called "the next great jazz singer."