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.

5+ Questions with Maggie Brennan

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!

5+ Questions with Michael Wilson

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

5 Questions with Melvin Grier

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

5 Questions with Laura Ann Gentry

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.

LAS Underground presents Ron Jones Quartet at Jazz at the campSITE

Join us for LAS Underground presents Ron Jones Quartet on Wednesday, June 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Jazz at the campSITE in partnership with Jazz Alive.

LAS Underground is supported by the generosity of the thousands of young professional contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The program is also made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Tips are appreciated and will be split between the band and LAS Underground. Donations are tax-deductible and will be matched, dollar for dollar, thanks to The George and Margaret McLane Foundation.

CMHS Promotes Staff and Welcomes New Board Members to Expand Preservation & Programming Efforts

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.

Share the Love with AmazonSmile

Did you know that you can generate donations while shopping for your valentine, at no extra cost?

Simply start your shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/30-0268492 to confirm Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society as your charity of choice, and AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your eligible purchase price to our organization!

Downtown Cincinnati Inc. 12 Days of Giveaways

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.)

WeShare Text-to-Give and Holiday Giving

Good Deeds

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Good Deeds, a fundraising platform that gives you the opportunity to support our organization simply by donating cash back from your everyday purchases.

With Good Deeds, you can raise money for the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society and Longworth-Anderson Series just by shopping online as you normally would. Every little bit gets us closer to our goal!

How It Works:
Shop your favorite brands on the Good Deeds app.
Save by earning cash back on your purchases.
Give all or some of that cash back to the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society.
Together we can make a difference. Invite friends and family to start fundraising together:
Support us!

We hope you’ll take advantage of the opportunity to raise money for a great cause (at no cost to you)!

Download the Good Deeds app and select “Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society” as your nonprofit of choice—it only takes a few minutes to start shopping.

Cincinnati Gives 2020 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 2020 challenge runs from November 30 at 5 p.m. through December 10 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!

Urban Axes Movember

Help our friends at Urban Axes raise money for Movember! Purchase a Movember Supporter Package add-on by Sunday, November 22, to get a free drink and have a chance to win awesome prizes, including a pair of complimentary lower balcony tickets to any 2021 Longworth-Anderson Series concert!

Book now and add the Movember Support Package to your group event.

ArtsWave Arts Relief

With the dimming of lights in the arts sector went millions of dollars in revenue and thousands of jobs. Help us bring them back. The time for #ArtsRelief is now! Add your name to ArtsWave’s appeal to city, county, state, and federal officials.

Flavor of Findlay Silent Auction

Check out our contribution to Findlay Market’s Flavor of Findlay Silent Auction on Thursday, September 10! Bid on package #114 as well as 50+ other unique experiences, amazing baskets, fun getaways, and more.

Our donation is helping to raise much-needed funds to support local food programs, community-building initiatives, and beautification at and around the market.

Don't miss this perfect opportunity to support historic Findlay Market from the comfort of your own home! Start bidding, purchase raffle tickets, or donate today at Flavor20.givesmart.com or by texting "Flavor20" to 76278.

Everything But The House Arts Relief Sale

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to help 30 Cincinnati arts nonprofits, including the Longworth-Anderson Series!

Everything But The House has teamed up with ArtsWave, the engine for the arts, to offer one-of-a-kind Uncommon Experiences, with 100% of proceeds benefiting local organizations. The auction runs through Sunday, July 12, at 8 p.m.

#ArtsUnite