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UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank

Nov 2 - February 17  | Various Times

The UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank is an outdoor ice rink that takes over Fountain Square from November 2 through February 17. Rink amenities include 600 pairs of rental skates, the WGU Warming Tent, a full-service concessions tent with hot and cold snacks, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, on-site parking, and restrooms. The rink is open to skaters of all ages. The rink operates seven days a week with Pre-Holiday, Holiday, and Post-Holiday hours listed below. No reservations required, all admissions are walk-ups only. The 2024/2025 Ice Rink season will be ice skating only. After three years of use, the bumper cars have reached the end of their useful life. Rather than buying a new fleet at this time, we have decided to focus on the skating experience. Questions? Please call 513-297-6069 during rink hours. Read on for more information and FAQs. COST: Ice Skating is $10 and includes admission and skate rental. Payable by credit or debit card or mobile payments (Visa/MasterCard/AmEx). Children ages 3 and under are free with paid adult admission and must be accompanied on the ice at all times. All children under 55 inches must be accompanied by an adult while on the ice. Admission and skate rental close one hour before the rink closes. Times are subject to change due to weather or special events. HOURS: Pre-Holiday Season: November 2nd - December 19th (hours subject to change) Monday - Wednesday | 3p - 8p Thursday & Friday | 3p - 10p Saturday | 9a - 11p Sunday | 9a - 8p *Thanksgiving Day (November 28th) | 12p - 10p *Black Friday (November 29th) | 9a - 11p Holiday Season: December 20th - January 5th (hours subject to change) Monday - Sunday | 9a- 11p Post-Holiday Season: January 6th - February 17th (hours subject to change) Monday - Wednesday | 3p - 8p Thursday & Friday | 3p - 10p Saturday | 9a - 11p Sunday | 9a - 8p In the case of unseasonably warm or inclement weather, please call 513-297-6069 for the rink status. *we are OPEN on all holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve.

Nov 2 - Feb 17 | Various Times

 

Queen City Concert Band

November 10 | 2PM

Visual arts and symphonic music coalesce in an evocative celebration of our armed services as Memorial Hall proudly continues its century-long mission of honoring Cincinnati veterans. Tickets to the Queen City Concert Band performance are free of charge, but reservations are required. Tickets are not required to view the Veterans Art Exhibition. Queen City Concert Band Veterans Salute Concert Sunday, November 10, 2:00pm 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. Reception immediately following concert. All are welcome. Cincinnati Veterans Art Exhibition Experience a showcase of work by veterans participating in the Cincinnati VA’s Creative Arts Therapy / Recreation Therapy program. 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. Gallery Hours Saturday, November 9, 2024 – 7:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday, November 10, 2024 – 2:00pm – 5:00pm Monday, November 11, 2024 – 6:00pm – 8:30pm Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – 5:00pm – 6:15pm Reservations are not required to view the exhibition; admission is free of charge during the hours above.

Matilda, the Musical

Nov 8 - Nov 16 |Various Times Matilda the Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. This whimsical and wonder-filled production leaps off the page, onto the stage and is sure to entertain both the young, and the young at heart.

Holidays Around the World

November 10 |1PM

Embark on a global journey as we explore the stories and traditions behind holiday cocktails from various parts of the world. From Mexican Ponche Navideño to Italian Negroni Sbagliato, you'll gain insights into the cultural significance and techniques that make each sip a delightful adventure.

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Swan Lake

November 10 | 5PM

  Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at Taft Theatre on Sunday, November 10. A full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score and the exquisite Artistic Direction by Andrei Litvinov, bringing the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life. Be spellbound by the iconic variation of Little Swans, Odile’s 32 fouettés, and the graceful movements of the talented Ukrainian dancers. With over 200 custom scenery pieces adding grandeur and beauty, this production promises to be a spectacular visual treat. Book your tickets now and be transported into a world of enchantment, where the beauty of dance and the power of love intertwine in a truly captivating performance. Join us to celebrate Classical Arts Entertainment's 10th anniversary with an unforgettable experience!

Posing Beauty in African American Culture

October 5-January 12, 2025

Trace the relationship between African American beauty and visual culture from the 1890s to the present through documentary, commercial, and fine art photography. Posing Beauty includes more than 100 works by photographers including Charles “Teenie” Harris, Leonard Freed, Anthony Barboza, Carrie Mae Weems, Hank Willis Thomas, Sheila Pree Bright, Renee Cox, Mickalene Thomas, and others.

Movie Mornings at the Ice Rink

Sundays | 10AM-12PM There’s nothing better than enjoying a cozy holiday movie on a Sunday morning! Why not add ice skating into the mix? On select Sundays throughout the season, bring the family down to the UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank to enjoy a Sunday morning movie played up on the LED Board while you skate!

Movie Lineup:

November 10th | Frozen November 17th | Happy Feet November 24th | Ice Age

Barbara Probst: Subjective Evidence

Sept. 27-Feb. 9

Barbara Probst is a German photographer living between Munich and New York. In 2000, she began taking multiple images of actors in a single scene, shot simultaneously with several cameras via a radio-controlled system. The resulting series convey a complex, playful, and darkly cinematic vision of people in time and space. Probst’s works span photographic genres: landscape, still life, fashion, portraiture, and street photography. Her multi-perspective approach results in quasi-three-dimensional views of her subjects while activating philosophical problems around the question of optical authority: what is visual truth when multiple perspectives are in play? Does more visual data result in greater realism, or less? Subjective Evidence is the first American survey of Probst’s 25-year career. The exhibition opened first at the Kunstmuseum Luzern, in Lucerne, Switzerland, and will travel to the Sprengel Museum in Hannover in December 2024. A full-color catalogue, published by Hartmann Books, accompanies the exhibition, and includes essays by the three institutional curators, Fanni Fetzer, Kevin Moore, and Stefan Gronert.