What’s New
Don’t miss us at Second Sunday on Main, Over-the-Rhine’s eclectic monthly street festival, July 10 from 12-5 p.m. on Main Street between 12th and Liberty. The theme is Music City on Main, celebrating some of Cincinnati’s top local talent and warming up for the Cincinnati Music Festival. Stage programming by Cincinnati Music Accelerator.
Experience an incredible array of local artists, delicious eats, and small businesses selling their wares!
Thanks to Cincinnati CityBeat readers for nominating Memorial Hall, “home” of the Longworth-Anderson Series, for two Best of Cincinnati 2022 awards—”Best Building” in the City Life category and “Best Concert Venue” in the Music & Nightlife category.
If you love this historic, “perfect gem” of a theater as much as we do, please take a couple minutes to register and vote here! You can vote once per day through Sunday, February 13.
We’ve identified additional opportunities to write in votes for Memorial Hall, the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society, the Longworth-Anderson Series, and LAS Underground below. Thanks for your continued support!
Arts & Culture
Local Tour: Memorial Hall – write in
New Thing: LAS Underground virtual concert series – write in
Old Thing: Memorial Hall – write in
Opportunities for Local Artists: LAS Underground virtual concert series – write in
City Life
Building: Memorial Hall – select from list
Local Cause: Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society – write in
Place to Take a Visitor: Memorial Hall – write in
Music & Nightlife
Concert Venue: Memorial Hall – select from list
Local Music Promoter: Longworth-Anderson Series – write in
Music Festival/Event: Longworth-Anderson Series – write in
Trivia Night: Longworth-Anderson Series music trivia night – write in
Shops & Services
Wedding Reception Hall: Memorial Hall – write in
Wedding Venue (Indoors): Memorial Hall – write in
Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society is hiring a Marketing & Development Intern to support our historic preservation and programming efforts, including the Longworth-Anderson Series!
Position: Marketing & Development Intern
Posted: November 11, 2021
Reports to: Executive Director of the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society and Longworth-Anderson Series
About the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society:
Established in 2004, the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS) is a trustee-led, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and enhancing Memorial Hall as a place for culture, arts, and community. In 2012, CMHS led the revitalization of Memorial Hall, resulting in its comprehensive renovation completed in 2016 by the Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC), CMHS, and Hamilton County. CMHS provides community input for the operation and programming of Memorial Hall; provides high-quality entertainment for a diverse audience through its annual, multi-genre, contemporary music series, the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) and LAS Underground virtual concert series; coordinates the “Friends & Founders of LAS” support group; and along with 3CDC coordinates the “Friends of Memorial Hall” support group, dedicated to preserving the Memorial Hall building.
About the Longworth-Anderson Series:
Launched in early 2017 by the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society, the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) features Grammy Award-winning and other nationally recognized performers and bands at beautiful, historic Memorial Hall. This annual series showcases artists from a variety of contemporary music genres including alternative, Americana, bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, hip hop, jazz, pop, R&B, reggae, rock, soul, and world music. Events that are part of the series provide an entire evening of entertainment including pre-concert receptions with live local music, light bites, and beer & wine tastings from popular regional restaurants, craft beer brewers, and wine distributors.
OUR GOALS:
Present each year a diverse lineup of Grammy Award-winning and other top-quality acts across a range of contemporary music genres for our community to enjoy;
Become a perennial and popular part of Cincinnati’s entertainment calendar;
Demonstrate the value of having the Memorial Hall theater as an integral part of the arts district around Washington Park
Job Description:
The Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society seeks a part-time Marketing & Development Intern for the 2022 season.
Memorial Hall is located at 1225 Elm Street in Over-the-Rhine. The intern will work remotely from their personal computer. Hours are flexible, to be coordinated in advance with the Executive Director, tracked, and reported on a regular basis. Some evenings and weekends are expected for concerts and other special events.
The intern will have the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a medium-sized nonprofit organization. They will be invited and encouraged to propose specific projects related to marketing and development, in addition to performing administrative tasks as assigned.
Duties & Principal Responsibilities:
The intern’s duties include supporting the Executive Director in the implementation and coordination of:
Operational aspects of Longworth-Anderson Series concerts and receptions, assisted by Memorial Hall’s on-site staff;
LAS Underground virtual concerts;
Social media, website, and other marketing activities;
Promotional partners and media coverage;
Playbill advertisements and in-kind donations;
Food & beverage partners for pre-concert receptions;
“Friends & Founders of the Longworth-Anderson Series” and “Friends of Memorial Hall” support groups, including donor benefits, acknowledgments, and presentation of the annual “Friends & Founders Reception”;
Community engagement, including special events (e.g. “Music Trivia Nights,” etc.), partnerships, surveys, and giveaways;
Volunteer recruitment and onboarding;
Memorial Hall preservation efforts and other CMHS activities (e.g. Veterans Day programming, presentations, tours, etc.) at Memorial Hall;
Key records, metrics, and mailing lists
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment as a junior or senior in arts administration, marketing, business administration, or a related arts/humanities discipline
Skills & Competencies
Dependable and willing to work independently on special project(s) as assigned, in addition to performing day-to-day tasks;
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders ranging from artists to community partners;
Detail-oriented and organized;
Creative problem-solving skills and resourcefulness;
Energetic, positive outlook and collaborative spirit;
Commitment to organizational values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and audience access;
Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
Desirable Attributes
Demonstrated community involvement, including other internships or volunteer work;
Interest in the arts, contemporary music, and/or historic preservation;
Familiarity with marketing and public relations strategies, including experience with social media;
Design experience
To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates may send their cover letter, resume, and two professional references to Cori Wolff, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society and Longworth-Anderson Series, at cori@longworth-andersonseries.com.
Applications are due by December 15, 2021. Starting date is flexible, ideally January 2022.
The internship is part-time (approximately 1-2 days per week) at a mutually agreeable rate and period based on organizational needs and student’s program parameters. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status is required for employment.
Don’t miss us at Second Sunday on Main, Over-the-Rhine’s eclectic monthly street festival, August 8 from 12-5 p.m. on Main Street between 12th and Liberty. The theme is Second Line, celebrating the great New Orleans tradition with an incredible array of local artists, delicious eats, and small businesses selling their wares.
Come buy a drink or two from the Longworth-Anderson Series crew… all tips benefit our nonprofit contemporary music series!
Get to know Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS) Secretary Maggie Brennan!
We salute and thank Maggie for her service to the CMHS Board of Trustees and the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) Advisory Committee, supporting the development, programming, fundraising, marketing, and execution of this premier series.
1. What's your first (or favorite) memory of live music?
When I was a kid my dad played in a softball league and following the games we would go to Les Flick's Home Like Inn for dinner and the blues.
2. What LAS concert(s) have you attended? Which did you enjoy most and why?
Lucius. Frankly, I'm a fan of female artists and Lucius can harmonize like no other.
3. What artists do you hope to bring to the LAS?
Vagabon, Ólafur Arnalds, Chet Faker, Tank and the Bangas, Celeste
4. What do you love about Memorial Hall?
I fall more in love with Memorial Hall each time I visit.
5. Describe the Cincy music scene in three words.
evolving, talented, accessible
6. What genres of music do you like?
All and any with the exception of heavy metal and super poppy.
7. What was the most recent CD/vinyl you purchased?
My most recent purchase was from Joy Ike; she had a show at the Music Resource Center in June.
8. What album would you take to a desert island (assuming you had a record player!)? Patty Griffin's A Kiss in Time
9. What songs are on your pandemic playlist? What was your favorite album of 2020-21?
NPR's playlist, Isle of Calm
10. What song reminds you of childhood? “Elvira” — The Oakridge Boys
11. What song reminds you of summertime? “Heavy Metal Drummer” — Wilco
12. What's your favorite love song?
“A Groovy Kind of Love” — Phil Collins
13. What song makes you want to dance? “Radio” — Sylvan Esso
14. Do you play an instrument?
No, but I have had the harmonica and ukulele on a Post-it for a while.
15. How has music impacted your life?
It brings me joy. I enjoy listening to it alone and with friends in person.
16. Who is the most underrated musician?
Kishi Bashi
17. What artists have you met in person?
The Head and the Heart, Of Monsters and Men, Ben Lee
18. If you could go back in time and meet any musician, who would it be?
Nina Simone
19. What advice would you give to a budding musician?
Call me; I'll be your agent.
Get to know singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adalia Powell-Boehne of KNOTTS!
We salute and thank Adalia for her service to the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) Advisory Committee, supporting the development, programming, fundraising, marketing, and execution of this premier series.
1. What’s your favorite memory of live music?
My favorite memory of live music was seeing Lauryn Hill at the Aronoff a few years ago. The tour was her Miseducation album and that album has accompanied me through so many life stages; it was HUGE to see her up there singing it live and to see she had touched so many others the same way.
2. Describe the Cincy music scene in three words.
supportive, diverse, DIY
3. What artists do you hope to bring to the LAS?
Would love the LAS to bring Blood Orange or Solange.
4. What advice would you give to a budding musician?
Join Facebook music groups and read books on music management; trust your first instincts in writing — the first take is probably the best.
5. Which LAS show did you enjoy most and why?
The LAS Lucius show was AWESOME!
Get to know photographer Michael Wilson!
We salute and thank Michael for his service to the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society Board of Trustees and the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) Advisory Committee, supporting the development, programming, fundraising, marketing, and execution of this premier series.
1. What's your first (or favorite) memory of live music?
First memory of live music is from going to church... a favorite memory of live music was hearing Doc Watson play Merle Haggard’s “If We Make It Through December” in a small cabin in North Carolina while I was photographing him. Only me and one of Doc’s good friends were in the room. The song sounded like it could have been 400 years old when Doc played it.
2. What LAS concerts have you attended?
Los Lobos, Nils Lofgren
3. Which did you enjoy most and why?
Andy Newmark was playing drums for Nils Lofgren... loved seeing him play. He has played on some of my favorite albums including one of my desert island albums, Avalon by Roxy Music.
4. What artists do you hope to bring to the LAS?
Emmylou Harris/Buddy Miller, Lyle Lovett, Brad Mehldau, Bill Frisell, Josh Redman... and in some perfect world, Van Morrison and Elvis Costello!
5. What do you love about Memorial Hall?
It is a graceful building reflecting a distinct era in public architecture — beautifully preserved. I love the intimate scale of the theater. I love that it is being used.
6. What was the first CD/vinyl you purchased? The most recent?
Most recent vinyl purchased was a used copy of Crack’d Rib by Cal Collins with the Steve Schmidt Trio. Most recent CD purchased was Wall-Message by Russian composer Vladimir Martynov.
7. What album would you take to a desert island (assuming you had a record player!)?
A Different Kind of Tension — Buzzcocks, Television — Television, Avalon — Roxy Music, Goldberg Variations — Jeremy Denk, Thelonious Alone in San Francisco — Thelonious Monk, Look Up — Bob Neuwirth, Another Green World — Brian Eno
8. What's your favorite love song?
secular: “I’m In Love With You” by Steve Forbert or “Yes, Yes, Yes” by NRBQ
sacred: “Bless the Lord O My Soul” Liturgy of St. John Chrysostomus by Sergei Rachmaninoff
9. How has music impacted your life?
Greatly... even though I am not a musician, the way music has moved me is what I aspire to as an artist.
10. What artist(s) have you met in person?
Have been fortunate to meet many musicians due to my work... from Ralph Stanley to Philip Glass, David Byrne to Doc Watson. Some that come to mind... B.B. King, Richard Thompson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, John Hiatt, John Prine, Brad Mehldau, Leo Kottke, The Cheiftains...
11. If you could go back in time and meet any musician, who would it be?
J.S. Bach, Thelonious Monk, Roy Buchanan
Get to know photojournalist Melvin Grier!
We salute and thank Melvin for his service to the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society Board of Trustees and the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) Advisory Committee, supporting the development, programming, fundraising, marketing, and execution of this premier series.
1. What’s your first memory of live music?
Living in the old West End and about two blocks from the Cotton Club, I was too young to be admitted but I could hear the big band music coming through the door.
2. What LAS concerts have you attended?
The Tillers, Pat Metheny
3. What genre(s) of music do you like?
jazz
4. What artists do you hope to bring to the LAS?
José James, Charles Lloyd
5. What’s your favorite love song?
”The Secret Garden” from the Quincy Jones album Back On The Block
Get to know Laura Ann Gentry, Owner of LAG Productions, LLC and President of Jazz Alive!
We salute and thank Laura for her service to the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society Board of Trustees and the Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) Advisory Committee, supporting the development, programming, fundraising, marketing, and execution of this premier series.
1. What's your first memory of live music?
My first concert at Dayton Hara Arena when I was twelve years old. Heatwave, Rufus with Chaka Khan, and Michael Henderson.
2. What genres of music do you like?
I enjoy all genes of music except heavy metal, but I love jazz.
3. What song reminds you of summertime?
“Summer Madness” — Kool & The Gang
4. Are you a good singer? What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Yes, I am a good singer. I started singing when I was five years old in my mom's church. I sang in some type of organized format (choir, choral groups, musical theater, garage bands, R&B cover bands) from five years old until I graduated from college. I sing any chance I get, but I've never sung karaoke.
5. What artists have you met in person?
I've met many artists in person, but I went into full fan mode when I met alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett. I started crying when I told him how much his song "She Waits for the New Sun" meant to me.
Cori Wolff has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS) and Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS). Wolff has directed the contemporary music series featuring Grammy Award-winning and other nationally recognized artists such as Keb’ Mo’, Mavis Staples, and Marty Stuart since February 2018. In this broadened capacity, she will continue to work alongside Chair Bill Baumann and the CMHS Board of Trustees to grow the LAS and LAS Underground virtual concert series, with a renewed focus on preserving and enhancing historic Memorial Hall as a place for culture, arts, and community.
Photograph by Marlene Rounds, Photographer
The board also salutes new trustees Amy Conroy, Destinee Thomas, Karen Tully, and Michael Wilson, whose expertise in fundraising, marketing, music, and preservation will advance the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Additionally, CMHS welcomes Darren Blase, Jim Blase, Karla Boldery, NaQuia Chante, and Adalia Powell-Boehne to the LAS Advisory Committee, a diverse group of music enthusiasts, promoters, and writers who support the development and execution of this premier series.
Today we’re shouting out to The Theatregoer with this #Cincy12DaysOfGiveaways box. Downtown Cincinnati Inc. (DCI) knows how much you miss seeing shows, so Rookwood Pottery made an Aronoff Center tile to cherish at home. You’ll also receive two (2) tickets to a Longworth-Anderson Series 2021 concert, two (2) tickets to Cincinnati Music Festival, and two (2) tickets to the Cincinnati Art Museum.
How to Enter:
Follow @downtowncincy on Instagram
Comment in today’s post with the best play or musical, in your opinion
Tag a fellow performing artist
(Giveaway open to United States residents only. Must be able to pick up winnings at DCI’s office. Giveaway is in no way endorsed or affiliated with Instagram. All contest rules may be found in DCI’s Instagram bio. Winner announced December 17, 2020.)
The Longworth-Anderson Series is excited to announce a partnership with The Red Door Project this month. It will be their second time utilizing gorgeous Memorial Hall and their first time partnering with LAS. The theme is “Blue Note”! This is inspired by our blues concert, Keb’ Mo’ Solo w/ special guest Jontavious Willis.
As always, gallery owner Barbara Hauser is mixing things up a little. The exhibition will open to the public on SUNDAY, September 15, from 1-3 p.m. at Memorial Hall. A cash bar will be open and serving up mimosas to go along with a Sunday afternoon show. Come out and support local art!
Ticket holders to Sunday night’s sold-out Keb’ Mo’ Solo concert at 8 p.m. will also have an opportunity to bid on art at the pre-concert reception from 6:30-8 p.m.
If you have questions or need more information, please email RedDoorProjectCincy@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.
The Longworth-Anderson Series is excited to announce a partnership with The Red Door Project in September. It will be their second time utilizing gorgeous Memorial Hall and their first time partnering with LAS. The theme is “Blue Note”!
As always, gallery owner Barbara Hauser is mixing things up a little. The show will be on SUNDAY, September 15, and there will be two parts to it — an open exhibition to the public from 1-3 p.m. at Memorial Hall and a private showing for ticket holders to Keb’ Mo’ Solo during the pre-concert reception from 6:30-8 p.m. The concert is sold out with 556 people attending. Artists are welcome to attend the reception.
1. Create a piece of art inspired by the theme “Blue Note.” Only two pieces per artist and all artwork is subject for review and at the discretion of the gallery owner.
2. Submit your piece on Wednesday, September 11, any time between 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall. Make sure it is ready to display. Before heading over, register online here.
3. Come to the show on SUNDAY, September 15, at Memorial Hall in Over-the-Rhine. We’ll open the doors at 1 p.m. and go on until 3 p.m., when your piece will be sold to the highest bidder. If your piece is purchased, you’ll receive 75% of the sale! Artists are welcome to come back for the reception from 6:30-8 p.m.
4. Special note: Due to the space being an active event space, we encourage you to take your artwork home at the end of the night at 8 p.m. if it does not sell. If you are unable to do so, you can pick up your piece during Memorial Hall’s business hours, preferably the next day. If artwork is left longer than two weeks, it becomes the property of The Red Door Project.
If you have questions or need more information, please email RedDoorProjectCincy@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.
