Museums have the power to shape and reflect their communities, making organizations like the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center community anchors and conveners of dialogue. They provide insight and perspective into our shared history, providing lessons from the past that are priceless in our ongoing quest for equity. Further, the Freedom Center creates a collective heritage, a more complete history that unites our local and national community. Access to the Freedom Center and its galleries equips a new generation of freedom seekers and advocates with the education and resources needed to make positive personal and collective impact.

That’s why the Freedom Center, with the support of the Fifth Third Foundation, created Fifth Third Community Days – free admission on the fifth and third Sunday each month, plus MLK Day and Juneteenth, through 2026. The free admission includes special exhibitions and community programming that enhances the visit. 

“Our Fifth Third Community Days are transformative for our community,” said Woodrow Keown, Jr., president and COO of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. “Fifth Third Foundation’s support provides opportunities for more people to learn about freedom through an immersive experience at the Freedom Center. In the process, we can create more advocates for equity and bring about meaningful social justice change by inspiring future generations of freedom seekers.”

Upcoming Fifth Third Community Days include October 16 & 30, November 20 and December 18.

Learn more at freedomcenter.org/53-community-days

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Breast cancer affects everyone – it doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman. That’s why I’m stepping up to fight breast cancer with all I have. Since I’m in a position to make a difference within my community, I believe I have an obligation to do so. By raising money and awareness through Real Men Wear Pink, I’m helping to save more lives from breast cancer.

Why I Support the American Cancer Society…Every day, the American Cancer Society is saving more lives from breast cancer than ever before. They’re helping people take steps to reduce their risk of breast cancer or find it early, when it’s easier to treat. They provide free information and services when and where people need it. They fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and they’re working to ensure access to mammograms for women who need them.

I am most excited to make an impact. Being raised by my mother while my father was at work, we developed a relationship that could never be replicated or traded for anything in the world. I am genuinely excited to be able to be a part of a group that will raise money to put an end to breast cancer. 

Castillo is one of the Top Ten Real Men Ambassadors, and won the 2022 Dancing for the Stars! 

Specials thanks and support to Jeanette Alteneau from TriHealth,  and Deborah Morgan of Cincinnati Arts Association for nominating Sebastian! 

On September 26 from 7-10 pm, Prime Cincinnati and Cutting Edge Selections present a special Wine Dinner featuring one of Australia’s Top Wineries of 2022.

Cameron Ashmead of Elderton Estates will lead the tastings and describe the rich history of his family business.

Executive Chef Alec Robbins will be pairing the Elderton selections with a 5-Course dinner of Prime Cincinnati flavors and unique creations. 

Reservations are required and very limited. Seating is communal. 

$115 per individual or $220 per couple.

For reservations, 

e-mail Zach@PrimeCincinnati.com

Fans anticipating the return of Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville will be treated to an event that will be well worth the

wait. Leading independent festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has pulled out all stops to curate a truly one-of-a-kind weekend unlike any other festival experience – adding a full fourth day for the first time just to fit it all in – to be held September 15-18 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

Bourbon & Beyond’s incredible headlining talent begins with Jack White and Alanis Morissette Thursday, September 15; followed by Kings of Leon and Brandi Carlile on Friday, September 16; Pearl Jam and Greta Van Fleet on Saturday, September 17; and a very special closing night Sunday, September 18 including Kentucky native Chris Stapleton as well as The Doobie Brothers 50th anniversary celebration featuring Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee.

“We really captured lightning in a [bourbon] bottle with this lineup. Honestly, it’s one of the best billed festivals in 2022,” says Danny Wimmer Presents founder Danny Wimmer.

Having welcomed 91,000 fans in 2019, Bourbon & Beyond has become the premier destination event of the fall, combining incredible nonstop music with the best food and spirits Kentucky has to offer!

Bourbon & Beyond is proud to present The Louisville Cocktail Competition: A search for the perfect cocktail infused with Kentucky Bourbon to represent the city of Louisville will begin soon. Be a part of history in the making and witness the final round of the competition at Bourbon & Beyond to declare the winning recipe for the soon-to-be infamous “The Louisville” cocktail served at bars across the globe. More details regarding this exciting contest to be announced in the coming months.

Passes on sale now at BourbonandBeyond.com

 

 

And Louder Than Life…..

When the 2021 edition of Louder Than Life concluded last September – having welcomed a recordbreaking crowd of 160,000 people in Louisville.

Festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents have an incredible lineup for Louder Than Life…September 22-25, at its home at the Highland Festival Grounds At KY Expo Center In Louisville, KY.

The massive list of talent includes nearly 100 music artists across four full days, headlined by Red Hot Chili Peppers in one of their first shows back with all four original members, Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, and KISS, with additional must-see performances from Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Bring Me The Horizon, Alice In Chains (and a separa-te set from Jerry Cantrell), Alice Cooper, Incubus, Evanescence, Lamb Of God, Tenacious D, Yungblud, Chevelle, Papa Roach, Halestorm, Mastodon, In This Moment, The Pretty Reckless and many more.

Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe…“We look forward to returning to Louisville for Louder Than Life 2022 and this time to share the stage with KISS, Slipknot, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, and of course our Richmond, VA buddies in GWAR.”

To see the lineup check www.louderthanlifefestival.com

Tent and RV camping options are available and include in and out festival privileges. The Louder Than Life campgrounds are adjacent to the festival grounds. Advance parking passes can also be purchased for single days and the full weekend.

Louder Than Life is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of America’s largest independent producers of destination music festivals. Since debuting in 2014, Louder Than Life has continued to develop and grow. In 2019, Louder Than Life welcomed more than 128,000 fans over three days, earning its spot as the largest rock festival in America.

Passes On Sale Now at 

www.LouderThanLifeFestival.com

The Center for Independent Living Options, Inc. (CILO) invites you to join us on the evening of Friday, September 16, 2022, for the sixth annual Jazzed About Art at The Woodward Theatre in Over-The-Rhine. The evening will begin with a 6:00 PM cocktail hour followed by a catered dinner buffet by Ollie’s Trolley. Throughout the evening you will enjoy live jazz from Art Gore and The Jazz Knights with Vocalist Mandy Gaines, and our fabulous raffle prizes will be on display with raffle tickets available for purchase.

 Jazzed About Art is an annual event that raises needed funds to support Art Beyond Boundaries, CILO’s inclusive art program and fine art gallery in Over-The-Rhine. Since 2005, this program has assisted hundreds of talented artists with disabilities to grow artistically by providing a professional mainstream exhibition venue where they can establish themselves in the art community. Each year the gallery hosts several themed exhibitions demonstrating a range of talents and skills spanning every type of medium.

If you have any questions, or perhaps would like to discuss other ways you might support the event, please contact us.

Jymi Bolden – Gallery Director

Anthony Jenkins – Gallery Assistant

Contact: 513.421.8726

artbeyondboundaries@gmail.com

Rob Festenstein – Executive Director at CILO

Contact: 513.241.2600

rfestenstein@cilo.net

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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati®, presented by Samuel Adams, returns to downtown Zinzinnati September 16-18, 2022. This Cincinnati tradition is the nation’s largest Oktoberfest and showcases the rich German heritage of southwestern Ohio. 

First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America’s largest Oktoberfest. Last year, more than 700,000 people enjoyed the sights, sounds, and tastes of downtown as 2nd and 3rd Street were transformed into a colorful Bavarian village serving up German-style food, entertainment, and beer.

The featured events kick off with the famous Running of the Wieners, which includes 100 dachsunds donning costumes and running heats to determine Zinzinnati’s fastest wiener dog. Other events throughout the weekend include the World Brat-Eating Championship, Frocktoberfest/Socktoberfest Pageant, Stein Hoist Championship, fan-favorite Chicken Dance, and more!

Of course, what would any Oktoberfest be without the beer and food? More than 2,000 barrels of beer from 100+ different styles will be consumed at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, and throughout the weekend it is estimated that more than 80k+ brats, 3.6k pounds of sauerkraut, 23k+ pretzels, and 87k+ metts will be consumed.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati activities begin Friday, September 16 at 11 a.m. and continue through the weekend. Visit oktoberfestzinzinnati.com for more information.

The 4th annual Cincinnati Tattoo arts festival is coming September 2-4th at the Duke energy convention center.  This year features 400 tattoo artists from all over the country, and all top local shops.  Come down, get tattooed onsite.  We also have handcrafted art and accessory vendors, clothing, jewelry, art and more.  Meet TV celebrities from Inkmaster TV, VH1 black ink, and more.  Fun for the whole family, only $20 a day, or $40 for the weekend.  Witness Death Defying side show acts from Ringling brothers James Maltman, Americas got talent stars Captain and Maybell, Sideshow Magic by Magic Brian, and the music magic comedy of Nigel Balckstorm, Evening burlesque sideshow with The Queen of Pain Verona Fink.  Also Featuring the Finale act each night of Live human Suspension where performers swing from the ceiling from piercings through their bodies.  Check out Villainarts.com for tickets and show times.