Ohio National Guard's 122nd Army Band Rocks Memorial Hall!

Our nation’s armed forces have some of the finest bands in the world. Since 1944, the Ohio National Guard's 122nd Army Band has carried on that tradition. Members of the unit hail from every corner of Ohio (plus a few other states). The band’s mission, similar to that of all military music ensembles, is to strengthen troop morale and build a positive connection between the public and the National Guard.

You can hear this incredible band free of charge Friday, July 5, 2024, presented by Memorial Hall and the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS). The 122nd utilizes its resources to perform dozens of concerts each year across the state featuring ensembles ranging from the traditional concert band to smaller jazz, pop, and rock groups. The program at Memorial Hall is titled “Rewind to the 80s,” sponsored by Jim & Marilyn Wellinghoff, and presents a smaller rock band.

If you were expecting a bunch of traditional military marches by John Philip Sousa and Broadway music, you will be surprised and enchanted by this throwback program full of neon nostalgia and electrifying hits.

So put down the Gameboy, put on your sweatbands, grab your Walkman, and let's meet at Memorial Hall! You bring the big hair and a fanny pack full of quarters for the arcade; we'll bring the mix tape of music that defined the ‘80s. It's gonna be tubular!

Tickets available now at www.memorialhallotr.com.

Memorial Hall is a collaboration of CMHS, 3CDC, and Hamilton County.

Memorial Hall and the Longworth-Anderson Series—Creating Connection

The essence of live music performance is the potent connection between the musicians and their audience.

Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall is one of the most intimate venues in the region to foster this connection. But don’t just take our word—listen to what Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) concert attendees have to say:

  • “Memorial Hall is the best venue in Cincinnati! I think it inspires musicians to play their best.”

  • “The LAS concerts are the most fun I’ve ever had at a concert. The reception is great because you get to talk with many other fans before the show. The concert venue is so intimate - it’s almost like the show is happening in your living room!”

  • “It is a showplace of exquisite beauty. A venue from older times when a theater was built with acoustics in mind, but also grandeur, a theatrical space that takes your breath away when you first walk through those doors. It makes one stop dead in his tracks to just absorb the beauty and history that permeates throughout the entire building. You can almost feel the remnants of wonderful past performances.”

  • “The intimacy of Memorial Hall draws me in close to the artists.”

  • “I’m a Cincinnati native, but this was my first time at Memorial Hall, and it was the most stunning venue. Loved the intimate feel of the concert.”

  • “The venue was just AMAZING. I've seen a lot of shows, in a lot of venues, but I felt immediately that this place was special.”

The word “intimate” is dominant in most reviews of the Memorial Hall experience—which might not have been a surprise to Samuel Hannaford & Sons, who designed the building in 1908 as a memorial to veterans of the Civil War and Spanish-American War. The Hall was originally a meeting place for veterans in the early 20th Century, and a welcome location for community events. The Cincinnati Preservation Association led the first renovation of the Hall in 1990-1992 with a more comprehensive renovation completed in 2016 by the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS), 3CDC, and Hamilton County.

That latter restoration placed Memorial Hall as one of the catalysts of the revitalized arts district surrounding Washington Park. The next year saw CMHS’s inception of the LAS, which presents Grammy Award-winning and other nationally recognized performers in a variety of contemporary music genres.

Perhaps Samuel Hannaford & Sons didn’t set out to create the most personal and welcoming concert hall in the Tri-State area, but nearly 120 years later, Cincinnati music lovers are grateful.

—Scott Seward

Memorial Hall and Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society present 2022 Veterans Salute

In collaboration with Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Queen City Concert Band
Sunday, November 6, 2022 @ 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Memorial Hall proudly continues its century-long mission of honoring Cincinnati veterans with a full day of patriotic programming.  Visual arts, symphonic music, and history coalesce in an evocative celebration of our armed services.

11:30 a.m. – Greater Cincinnati Military Veterans Throughout the Ages
Lecture presentation featuring Professor Richard Davis, historian Daryl Smith, Captain Steve Murray (Desert Storm), and Bob Abrams (Vietnam).  Special guest Major Ed Burke represents World War II.

12:30 p.m.-7 p.m. – Cincinnati Veterans Art Exhibition
Mediums included in past veteran shows have included painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography; applied art that includes ceramics, woodcarving, needlework, and leatherwork; and craft kits such as string art, fabric art, and wood building.  This exhibition is part of a veteran’s therapy and provides recognition for their artistic accomplishments.

5 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. – Queen City Concert Band “Veterans Salute” Performance
Memorial Hall’s longtime resident wind symphony will offer a variety of patriotic selections with themes reflecting the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform during America’s significant domestic and foreign wars.  A Military Honor Guard will be on hand representing all branches of the United States military.  Reception immediately following concert.  All are welcome.

The Veterans Creative Therapy Art Exhibition and Military Dress Display will also be available for viewing on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All programs free of charge.  Reservations required.

Event SponsorJim & Marilyn Wellinghoff

Music Trivia Night

Join the Longworth-Anderson Series, Last Call Trivia, and Higher Gravity on Wednesday, August 31, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for this very special Music Trivia Night, with Grammy-themed Q&A and amazing craft beer on tap!

Hosted by Adam Stone, this 60-minute game is FREE to play (team registration recommended). Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams.

Special thanks to Higher Gravity for generously donating $1 from every draft, house wine pour, cocktail, and liquor pour from the event to LAS.

Higher Gravity is located at 4106 Hamilton Avenue in Northside. Free and metered street parking available in the surrounding area.

Flavor of Findlay Silent Auction

The Longworth-Anderson Series is pleased to provide a pair of complimentary tickets to any upcoming concert for the Flavor of Findlay Silent Auction on Thursday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m.!

Flavor of Findlay is Findlay Market's premier annual fundraising event where top local chefs collaborate with market merchants to create unique and delicious dishes. Our donation supports their biggest fundraising event of the year, contributing to vital food entrepreneurship programs, community-building initiatives, and beautification at and around the Market.

Please click here for details.

Rumi Nights: Poetry, Song & Friendship Silent Auction

Join our friends at Woodward Theater on Thursday, July 14, from 6:30-9 p.m. for this signature event with Haleh Liza Gafori and guests for a night of Rumi, music, and friendship to benefit The Well and Mindful Poetry Moments. Features light bites, cash bar, and a robust arts & wellness auction, including complimentary tickets to any upcoming Longworth-Anderson Series concert.

Gafori is a translator, vocalist, poet, and educator born in New York City of Persian descent. Her recent book, GOLD, published by New York Review Books/NYRB Classics, features her translations of poems by Rumi, the 13th century sage and mystic.

LAS at Music City on Main

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!

Friends of Memorial Hall Reception & Tour

In appreciation of their support of historic preservation efforts, Friends of Memorial Hall are cordially invited to join us for a special reception and building tour on Tuesday, June 7, co-presented by the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS) and Memorial Hall.

The evening will consist of two tours bridged by a 6:30 p.m. social hour in the ballrooms, including one complimentary beverage, light bites from Urban Stead Cheese Co., live music from jazz pianist Dan Karlsberg, and brief remarks about the exciting events and developments at Memorial Hall.  Tours will be given by CMHS Chairman Bill Baumann and a guide from Cincinnati Museum Center Heritage Programs.

Please click here and enter code “HANNAFORD” to make a reservation for one of the two tour times:  5:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.  Up to two guests may attend per reservation.  Registration is required and limited to the first 20 registrants for each tour.

Thanks to the generous support of our Friends, we are able to fulfill our mission of preserving and celebrating beautiful Memorial Hall. Join the Friends of Memorial Hall today and take advantage of this unique opportunity!

The 122nd Army Band Rock in the USA

Celebrate Ohio’s armed services with a FREE concert by Flashbang, the 122nd Army Band's popular rock band, on Sunday, June 26, at 7 p.m., presented by the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society and Memorial Hall.

Performing a wide repertoire of entertaining popular music, from rock to pop to country to everything in between, Flashbang has been entertaining the soldiers of the Ohio National Guard and the people of the State of Ohio for years. The band has rocked the house at the Tri-C Rock Off at the House of Blues in Cleveland, the Franklin County Fair, Akron Rib, White & Blue Festival, and more. Flashbang also regularly performs in schools to promote music education and recruit for the Ohio National Guard.

Masks are optional for this event. Confirmation of vaccination status is not required.

Reserve your tickets here!

Ohio Open Doors Memorial Hall Tours

Explore a beautifully restored Beaux Arts gem as historic Memorial Hall, “home” of the Longworth-Anderson Series, opens its doors for free tours on Monday, September 12. The evening will consist of two tours bridged by a social hour (cash bar) in the ballrooms, featuring live music from jazz pianist Dan Karlsberg.

Please click here to make a reservation for one of the two tour times: 3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Up to two guests may attend per reservation. Registration is required and limited to the first 20 registrants for each tour. Co-presented by the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society and Memorial Hall, with support from Cincinnati Museum Center Heritage Programs.

About Ohio Open Doors:

Ohio Open Doors was created in 2016 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. Passed by Congress and signed into law in 1966, the National Historic Preservation Act made preserving historic, architectural, and archaeological resources whenever possible a policy of the federal government. Ohio continues to rank among our nation’s leading states in preserving historic places.

5 Questions with Cheryl Coy Stamm

Get to know Cheryl Coy Stamm, President of the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society!  In addition to her leadership role with CMHS, Cheryl is Principal Owner at CCS Software Solution Consulting, LLC, Advisory Board Chair of Aviatra Accelerators, and a development committee member of the Cincinnati Art Museum.

We salute and thank Cheryl for five years of dedicated service on the CMHS Board of Trustees, where she is active on multiple committees in support of trustee nominations, marketing & communications, and development & fundraising efforts.

1. What's your first (or favorite) memory of live music?
This is going to date me, but… a Beatles concert when I was little, around 11 or 12 years old.  One of my friend’s parents took us, a group of girls, down to Cincinnati Gardens to see them.  I was screaming!   My parents loved to dance—they would have twist parties at their house and my dad would let me come down and twist in my pjs.  My parents loved music so much and they loved dancing.  I can picture it so vividly.

2. Which LAS concert did you enjoy most?That’s tough… it’s a toss-up between Rosanne Cash and Pink Martini.

3. What do you love about Memorial Hall?
I love the theater in and of itself—the intimacy—it’s so beautiful and makes for a great live music experience. 

4. What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Nobody can outdo me on “Love Shack” and the B-52s.  No matter when I do it (and I do it a lot), it’s my go-to.  And I’ve seen them in concert so many times.  I love the B-52s.

5. Do you play an instrument?
Not currently, but I did take piano lessons for twelve years, all through school, first to twelfth grade.  I can read music—it was all classical.  I took lessons again as an adult, but I still like the fact that I can look at and understand sheet music.  I’m also a tap dancer; as an adult, I tapped in shows.  I love to dance.  I was a fairly good tap dancer, but more for fun.  I would do recitals and there were kids, too… I was in adult group and [my husband] Carlin would be taking pictures and someone would say, “Do you have a child in this program?”  We did Broadway shows like 42nd Street and A Chorus Line.  We had the fishnets, heels, little outfits, and black shorts!

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Vote for Us in CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati 2022 Awards!

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 Gives 2021 Challenge

The Cincinnati Gives Challenge is a friendly fundraising competition whereby local charities compete to raise the most money, with the top teams winning cash prizes from Cincinnati Magazine. We're back at it this year and looking for your support! The 2021 challenge runs from November 29 at 5 p.m. through December 9 at 5 p.m.

In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join the “Friends & Founders of the Longworth-Anderson Series” and be part of the exciting story of Cincinnati’s multi-genre, contemporary music series featuring Grammy Award-winning talent at beautiful, historic Memorial Hall.

The “Friends & Founders” are a special group of enthusiasts helping establish this premier series. Become a member during the challenge and enjoy a range of benefits while supporting one of the region's most fun, unique music experiences.

Best of all, your gift will be matched thanks to the generosity of The George and Margaret McLane Foundation.

We would be grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you back at Memorial Hall soon!

We're Hiring!

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

PostedNovember 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.

Memorial Hall presents Veterans Art Exhibition

Ticket holders to our sold-out John Hiatt and The Jerry Douglas Band concert on Tuesday, November 9, in the Longworth-Anderson Series will have the opportunity to experience the Veterans Art Exhibition currently on view at Memorial Hall!

In celebration of Veterans Day, featured artwork will include pieces created by local veterans who have participated in the Creative Arts Therapy program at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. Mediums included in past veteran shows have included painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography; applied art that includes ceramics, woodcarving, needlework, and leatherwork; and craft kits such as string art, fabric art, and wood building. This exhibition is part of a veteran’s therapy and provides recognition for their artistic accomplishments.

LAS at Second Line Sunday on Main

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!

5 Questions with Josh Gerth

Get to know longtime Memorial Hall supporter and concert & event sponsor Josh Gerth!

We salute and thank Josh 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 concert was Paul Simon and might also be one of my favorites… next to Journey, of course.

2. Which LAS concert did you enjoy most?
My favorite LAS concert was Marty Stuart, but I’m really looking forward to John Hiatt in November.

3. What do you love about Memorial Hall?
It is an incredibly intimate and powerful place to listen to live music.

4. Are you a good singer? What’s your go-to karaoke song?
I am terrible singer but I can do a pretty incredible karaoke version of “Baby Got Back”.

5. Do you play an instrument?
See answer above.

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5+ Questions with Maggie Brennan

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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.

Join the Friends of Memorial Hall!

Built in 1908 by the Grand Army of the Republic, the Hamilton County Memorial Hall building proudly stands in the heart of the revitalized arts district of Over-the-Rhine.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, recent renovations to the building, which were completed in 2015-16, have allowed for the preservation of its historic character and renewed utilization with more than 250 performances, concerts, lectures, meetings, weddings, and other events held there annually.

Although renovations were completed in 2016, preservation of the Hall is ongoing so it does not fall into disuse as it did in the second half of the last century. Thanks to our partners and donors, we are able to keep the doors open and lights on in this ”perfect gem” of a theater.

Today, with the support of the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society and 3CDC, Memorial Hall is proud to present the “Friends of Memorial Hall” support group. It is through this initiative that we will continue our mission of preserving and celebrating the lasting history made within the walls of the Hall.

Become a Friend today at the $50+ level and 100% of your contribution will support historic preservation efforts at Memorial Hall. Through the support of our Friends, together we will protect this place of arts, culture, and community for years to come.

Memorial Hall is a collaboration of the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society, 3CDC, and Hamilton County.

5 Questions with Adalia Powell-Boehne

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!

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