The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
2023 Winter/Spring Programming
Frisch Marionettes: Variety Show: January 29th at 1pm
Marionette Variety Show! A lively upbeat show for all ages featuring handmade puppets and trick marionettes performing in songs, dances and comical routines! FREE Admission
Community BINGO Nights 2/3/23, 4/14/23, 8/11/23, 6pm
APRIL BINGO IS CANCELED
Join us for our NEW community BINGO nights at The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum. $20pp- 15 games
Produce Pop-Ups
Free produce for the community: 1/17, 2/21, and 3/13 at 10am. Bring your own bags. Sponsored by Freestone Foodbank
Frisch Marionettes: Variety Show
Playhouse in the Park performs STELLALUNA
FREE admission
By Saskia Janse; Adapted from the book by Janell Cannon; Directed by Daunielle Rasmussen
Feb 26 , 2023 at 1pm
Mother Bat loves her baby, Stellaluna, with all her heart. But when an owl knocks Stellaluna out of her nest one night, she finds herself in Mama Bird’s nest with all her baby birds. Stellaluna adopts the ways of her newfound family, but when she has an opportunity to show them what life is like as a bat, they’re reluctant to do so. This popular children’s story lifts up the powers of friendship and understanding.
Recommended for pre-k and up.
Runtime: 45 minutes
NATE THE GREAT, performed by Playhouse in the Park
The Musical
Music & Lyrics: Brett Ryback
Book & Lyrics: John Maclay
Directed by Ariana Moses
April 30, 2023 at 1pm; FREE
Nate the Great is on the case! When Annie tells Nate that her new painting has gone missing, the world’s greatest boy detective sets out to solve the mystery. He tracks down clues and puts suspects to the test — and then, another mystery unfolds. Nate finds himself facing the biggest challenge of his career. And worse yet, Mom is all out of pancakes! This fun-filled musical reminds us of the importance of friendship and opening our minds to new possibilities.
Recommended for kindergarten and up.
Runtime: 60 minutes.
Cincinnati Opera Storybook Hours
4/1, 5/7, 6/11 1pm
Storytime with Cincinnati Opera! We are delighted to offer this interactive program featuring stories based on the art form of Opera! Cincinnati opera teaching artists will read an opera storybook and sing and/or play recordings of operatic selections. The students will be lead in a craft activity following the story. For example, with The Magic Flute, students will create their own Papageno and Papagena masks (a bird catcher and his bride.) Our teaching artist will engage students with questions about key ideas and details to ensure their understanding of the story. A fun and creative experience.
New Liberty Orchestra Concert and Dance
April 23, July 22
Live 12 piece band! Bring your dancing shoes or just enjoy an afternoon of fabulous music from the 1910s, 1920s, and 1930s. Whether you choose to whirl around the dance floor or take in the sights and sounds you’ll enjoy this event! $15pp at the door
Bring your dancing shoes or just enjoy an afternoon of fabulous music from the 1910s, 1920s, and 1930s. The Carnegie Center is hosting the NLDO and you're invited! Ragtime, hot jazz, and the roots of swing are what's on tap - enjoy a nice coda to your weekend, whether you choose to whirl around the dance floor or take in the sights and sounds for a Sunday afternoon concert, all are invited.
Admission is $15 cash or card to enjoy this 12 piece band. If you plan to dance, please bring dance shoes or leather-soled shoes only, at least on the floor. Carnegie Center has just restored and renovated their floor, so let's help keep it nice!
Sun, Apr 3, July 24, and October 9 @ 2:00PM
Art Classes Hosted by The Collective
3738 Eastern Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45226
Shibori Indigo Dye Class with Julie Amann
May 14th
In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of Shibori and Indigo dyeing. Shibori is a Japanese resist dye technique of folding and binding fabric in order to create beautiful patterns with indigo dye. You will be able to produce a beautiful and unique item!
Shibori dyeing is truly an amazing craft, as every piece you dye is a little bit of a mystery. We promise you'll love the process of folding fabric, dyeing it, then unfolding it to reveal the organic results. Join us for an amazing afternoon of shibori magic!
Register: https://thecollective513.regfox.com/shibori-dye-class-at-the-carnegie-hosted-by-the-collective
KICK of Summer Reading Book Event! June 10th
A collaborative event with The Bookery to celebrate the National reading event! Details forthcoming
