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Inside the 'Huge' Weekend of Events at the Cincinnati Art Museum

This weekend, CAM will be debuting a new exhibit and hosting a performance by Talib Kweli.

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Sep 26, 2024 at 3:55 pm
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This weekend, the Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) is hosting the first opportunity to see their new major exhibition, Discovering Ansel Adams, and the final opportunity to see their current exhibition, The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century.  

CAM’s newest exhibition, Discovering Ansel Adams, showcases the life and work of Ansel Adams, one of America’s most well-known landscape and wildlife photographers, through his photographs, correspondence and personal items. The exhibition debuts this Friday, Sept. 27 and will be available for viewing through Jan. 19. The exhibition is free for members and tickets are still available to purchase for non-members at cincinnatiartmuseum.org. 

As one door opens another closes, and CAM's current exhibition The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century is closing this weekend. The multimedia exhibition investigates the influence of hip-hop on society through some of its most influential artists, fashion brands and music ephemera. The exhibition is open until Sunday, Sept. 29 and is free to view for members and non-members this weekend. 

Additionally, CAM hosts their Art After Dark event this Friday, Sept. 27, featuring music from acclaimed hip-hop artist Talib Kweli, DJ Bandcamp, DJ Arie and DJ Trub, with live performances from Heroes Rise Street Dance Academy. The event will also include food for purchase from local vendors and free admission to any ticketed exhibitions. Art After Dark will take place in the parking lot of CAM, rain or shine, from 5-10 p.m. 

Learn more about CAM’s busy weekend at cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

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25 Touristy Things Every Cincinnati Resident Should Do at Least Once

Be in the Heart of It All at Fountain Square520 Vine St., DowntownIf you want to get to the heart of Cincinnati and its people, Fountain Square is the place to start. Home to the Tyler Davidson Fountain (a.k.a. The Genius of Water), Fountain Square sits right in the middle of Downtown Cincinnati at Fifth and Vine streets and plays host to numerous events and programs throughout the year, including the beloved UC Health Ice Rink in the winter, Salsa on the Square and Frisch’s Roller Rink. It’s within walking distance to some of Downtown’s best restaurants, like Via Vite, Jeff Ruby’s, Sotto and Mita’s, making it the perfect place to stop before or after dinner with friends. Fountain Square also has its own mini-bar, Fountain Bar, where you can buy a pop, beer, seltzer or mixed drink while you enjoy live music or just people-watching.
Take in the View at Smale Riverfront Park166 W. Mehring Way, The BanksYou can’t be a Cincinnati tourist if you don’t stop to look at one of our most iconic landmarks: the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. While it’s true the best view of the bridge is from Covington with Cincinnati’s skyline in the background, Smale Riverfront Park offers stunning views of the bridge, plus a whole lot more. Recently voted one of the top five riverwalks in the country in USA Today’s 10Best, Smale connects downtown from Paul Brown Stadium to Great American Ball Park with 45 acres of greenway. The park features public art, interactive fountains, playgrounds and giant swing sets that give a hell of a view of the Ohio River. Not only that, but you can walk or bike the paved trail from Smale through Sawyer Point, Yeatman’s Cove and down to Montgomery Inn and Friendship Park, or over the Purple People Bridge into Newport, all without getting near a car. And at Smale, you’re near all the fun The Banks has to offer, like the Andrew J Brady Music Center, Carol Ann’s Carousel, The Banks’ DORA (designated outdoor refreshment area) and quality Cincinnati establishments like Moerlein Lager House, E+O Kitchen and The Filson. Eat and Shop Your Heart Out at Findlay Market1801 Race St., Over-the-RhineIt would almost be a crime to miss out on seeing Findlay Market. Ohio’s oldest-operating public market, Findlay Market is easily recognized by its candy-colored awnings and buildings and the bustling people around it throughout the day. But the market isn’t just colorful; it’s also a treasure trove of some of Cincinnati’s best food and shops. Satisfy your sweet tooth with gelato from uGOgelato or Dojo Gelato or a pastry from Moxy. For lunch, you can try Colombian arepas at The Arepa Place or a croque monsieur at French Crust. Eckerlin Meats has Cincinnati staple goetta you can cook up, and The Rhined is your go-to spot for all things charcuterie (and don’t forget to stop in Market Wines to find the perfect wine to pair with your board). You can also find artisan goods like all-natural soap from Maumee World Traders, candles and honey from Bee Haven or CBD products from Cincinnati Hemp Company. Get Smart at the Cincinnati Museum Center1301 Western Ave., West EndUnion Terminal is home to several smaller museums within the Cincinnati Museum Center, including the Cincinnati History Museum and the Children’s Museum, both of which were named in the top 10 best museums of their kind by USA Today’s 10Best. Not only does the Cincinnati Museum Center host extraordinary traveling exhibits, like Dinosaurs of Antarctica or The Science Behind Pixar, its history museum allows visitors to step back in time to become immersed in Cincinnati’s history, from the earliest settlers to traditions only found here, like our chili. The museum has everything from costumed interpreters to a recreation of the bustling Public Landing as it was in the 1850s and a replica of the Queen of the West, a side-wheel steamboat. At the Children’s Museum, kids can dive into arts, culture and science. The museum has over 1,800 hours of programming each year and offers hands-on fun for kids of all ages with its eight themed play areas, including two designed for younger children. You can also catch a documentary in the museum’s state-of-the-art IMAX theater or hear the stories of courage and perseverance from survivors at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. Meet Fiona and the Gang at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens3400 Vine St., AvondaleWhen you visit the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, the first thing you’ll want to do is meet true Cincinnati royalty. Fiona, her baby brother Fritz, mom Bibi and step/dad Tucker will all be at Hippo Cove waiting to see you. There are also tons of other adorable animals to stop and see while you’re there, from elephants and manatees to giraffes and lions. If you’re lucky enough to go in April, you’ll see an explosion of color from the tulips and daffodils of Zoo Blooms. And toward the end of the year, the zoo comes alive with millions of bright, twinkly lights for the Festival of Lights. Take in a Performance at Music Hall1241 Elm St., Over-the-RhineCincinnati is a hub for great art in every medium, and that’s never more apparent than when you attend a show at Music Hall, which is arguably a work of art in and of itself. Want to catch a live symphony of a Star Wars soundtrack or see the Cincinnati Ballet in action? Head to this historic landmark. Friends of Music Hall, its nonprofit arm, also offers tours of the building so you can dive deeper into its history and see what’s happening behind the scenes (and maybe even meet a ghost). And right across the street is the beautifully renovated Washington Park, which is a great place to unwind, see free live music or enjoy a drink at its patio bar, The Porch. Bask in the Neon Glow of the American Sign Museum1330 Monmouth Ave., Camp WashingtonThis one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to the art and history of commercial signs and sign-making holds the stories of a not-often-seen side of American history. You can wander through the American Sign Museum’s collection and ever-present neon glow to learn more about these stories, as well as see what goes into preserving or restoring old signs.
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