Student-Created Newsletter Highlights Achievements of The University Honors Program

From UC News:

Student-Created Newsletter Highlights Achievements of The University Honors Program

The newsletter includes an interview with Raj Mehta, director of the University Honors Program and the new vice provost for International Affairs.

Cincinnati Landmark Productions presents The Wedding Singer - Jul 27-Aug 5!

From Kimberly McGinnis, former RAPP Program Coordinator:

Performance Dates & Time

Friday July 27th 8:00 pm
Saturday July 28th 8:00 pm
Sunday July 29th 8:00 pm
Wednesday August 1st 8:00 pm
Thursday August 2nd 8:00 pm
Friday August 3rd 8:00 pm
Saturday August 4th 8:00 pm
Sunday August 5th 2:00 and 8:00 pm
Gold Section $20 (rows E, F, G, H)
Adults $14
Seniors/College Students $12
High School and Younger $10

Seating Chart

View the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts seating chart.

In THE WEDDING SINGER, it's 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party, until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. With a brand new score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980's, THE WEDDING SINGER takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.
Call the Box office for tickets
513-241-6550 or
click here to purchase online (ticket fees apply to online sales) 

"The Principles of Hip Hop" - Jul 28th @ Columbus State Community College!

Hip Hop Institute Showcase

“The Principles of Hip Hop”

Saturday, July 28^th, 5-730pm

Columbus State Community College

315 Cleveland Avenue, 4^th Floor, 43215

FREE ADMISSION!

Confirmed Performers

·                 Jon Sands, Writer & Spoken Word Artist

·                 Krate Digga, DJ from Mighty SoundChamps

·                 Marshall Shorts, Visual Artist & BRUSH Experience creator

“The Next Big Thing” Presentations

·         Presenter:  Searius Add

Title:  Hip Hop - Consciousness and Current Events
This presentation will draw a correlation between major events in America over the last 3 decades and rap lyrics during that same time span.

·         Presenter: Racquel L. Armstrong

Title: Hip-hop as a Teaching Tool

As an English teacher in the public school system, it is imperative that I develop innovative ways to teach timeless concepts and skills.  With the increased teacher accountability tied to state and national norms and achievement tests, the K-12 education sector is scrambling for strategies to use in order to reach our inner city youth.  It is my philosophy, however, that we use everyday mediums in order to teach complex concepts.  It is through the analysis of several elements of hip-hop including MC-ing and Graffiti writing that we can teach our underserved students how to access, understand, and formulate knowledge of our world.

·         Presenter:  Bess Bolton

Title:  Green Technology is the Newest Hustle

This presentation will show how youth started Hip Hop as a hustle; unknown, different, radical, etc. and how it evolved and is still a hustle today and profitable. Green technology is similar with green cars, wind turbines, etc. and will need the youth to recognize that there knowledge about this newest hustle could be quite profitable for the hip hop community.

·         Presenter:  Javier Sanchez

Title:  Guard My Heart

Spoken Word piece with an accompanying slide show.

·         Presenter:  Mexie Wilson

Title: The 5th Element – Doin the Knowledge

Most people are aware of the 4 elements in Hip Hop, but many don't know about the 5th Element - Doin The Knowledge. I will explain the meaning of the 5th element and how I personally practice and participate in the element through Hip Hop Activism.

Contact:  Kimberly Brazwell | 614.287.2426 | kbrazwel@cscc.edu

GLSEN Pay-What-You-Can Screening of Xanadu - Aug 9th!

From GLSEN Greater Cincinnati:

Join us August 9th for a preview performance of Xanadu! Roll up your leg warmers for an evening of funny and feel-good '80's pop-rock pandemonium. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, first come first served, beginning at 6:30pm with proceeds benefitting GLSEN Greater Cincinnati. The show starts at 7:30pm.

Based on the 1980 Olivia Newton John movie, beautiful Greek muse Kira has journeyed from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in a quest to inspire struggling chalk artist Sonny to create the most resplendent and staggering work of art the world has ever known… the roller disco! But can Sonny capture the imagination of a jaded landlord to save his disco from the wrecking ball, and will Kira’s jealous muse sisters destroy Sonny and Kira’s forbidden love? Featuring musical hits including 'Magic', 'All Over The World', 'Suddenly' and 'Evil Woman'.


RSVP and share the facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/418492478193366/

Dramakinetics Trivia Fundraiser - Aug 2nd!

From Dramakinetics of Cincinnati:

Dramakinetics Triva Fundraiser
Thursday, August 2nd
6:00PM to 9:00PM

Northside Tavern

4163 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223

Come join us for a night of trivia, food, raffles, split the pot, and door prizes!!!! All proceeds go to Dramakinetics, a Northside based, non-profit organization that hosts performing arts classes for children and young adults! 

$10 Entry Fee Includes:
-a seat on a trivia team of 4-6 people (bring your own team too)
-a chance at our secret door prize
-free food!
-a chance to help a growing Northside non-profit reach out to more youth in our community!

Stick around after, because Karaoke Fantastic begins at 9pm following trivia!!!

Food and prizes generously provided by:

Melt Eclectic Deli
AJ Greene of the Cincinnati Bengals
Esquire, Mariemont, Kenwood Theaters
Pomodori Pizza
Tantrum
Jewelry by Shareese


Want to know more about the fun and function of Dramakinetics?
Check 'em out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramakinetics
On the web: http://dramakinetics.org/
Email: info@dramakinetics.org

"Gourmet Grub for Good" - Aug 11th!

From Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati:

Gourmet Grub for Good
Saturday, August 11th
7:00PM to 10:00 PM

Mayerson J.C.C.

8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

Gourmet Grub for Good Highlights:

• Guys AND Gals compete for culinary greatness! Guys, Griddles and Grub now known as Gourmet Grub for Good!
• 300 guests come together for great food and a great cause!
• Up to 50 amateur chefs present their specialties in one of 6 categories: appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, side dishes and desserts. 
• Guests sample as many dishes as they wish and vote for their favorite in each category.
• Prizes presented to winning chefs
• Great musical entertainment and premium wine raffle.
• Silent auction filled with enticing artwork, jewelry, gifts and special theme packages.


Individual tickets $40 in advance/$50 at door
Host tickets $100; Patron/Table Sponsor tickets $250; Corporate Sponsorships begin at $500

Tickets: http://www.cintishares.org/GGG2012.htm

Save the Date: Asian Student Welcome - Aug 31st!

From Ethnic Programs & Services:


Asian Student Welcome
Friday, August 31st
5:00PM-7:00PM
TUC Great Hall

On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs and Services, Department of Student Life, the Office of Ethnic Programs and Services, and the UC Asian American Association (AAA) we would like to invite you to attend the Asian Student Welcome. The program is dedicated to welcoming students of Asian descent to the University of Cincinnati. Please come and enjoy some free refreshments with your friends!