Local 12 (WKRC) reports that amidst financial struggles and an increased need for its services, Cincinnati’s largest homeless shelter, Bethany House Services, has plans to consolidate its programs in Bond Hill. The programs, which are currently spread across five shelters in Fairmount, Westwood, College Hill and Bond Hill, will be anchored in a new 50,000 square foot, $500,000 facility adjoining St. Aloysius.
Sounds of sweet "Summertime" filled Bond Hill tonight as the Jim Anderson Quintet with Kathy Wade the third night of the Crown Jewels of Jazz Heritage Festival. Crowds were larger than ever. If you weren't part of the crowd, don't miss the final performance next week at St. Aloysius by Alex Bugnon. WHAT: The Crown Jewels of Jazz Heritage Festival WHEN: Every Wednesday in July WERE: The Lawn of St. Aloysius, 4721 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237 COST: FREE FOOD: Food trucks tonight were Fire on High and Kona Ice PARKING:...
Night two of the Crown Jewels of Jazz Heritage Festival brought cooler temperatures and more food than before, all set off by the sounds of Rick VanMatre's Quintet. VanMatre is a classically trained and widely traveled saxophonist, a sensibility that is apparent in the restraint, precision and rarification in his music tonight. While VanMatre and company tried out some newer material, sweet and savory food offerings were both well represented tonight, with yums provided by The Cheesecakery, Hungry Bros, Quite Frankly, Granny's Goodies and Pretzelfuls. If you haven't been yet,...
The FREE and fabulous Crown Jewels of Jazz Heritage Festival kicked off tonight with Vanessa Rubin and Her Organ Trio at St. Aloysius. Though the day had been hot, the sun started to set as the band began to play and gentle breezes cooled the crowd. It was a great night for bringing sound and color once again to Reading Road, in Bond Hill. If you missed tonight, don't miss next Wednesday's performance, also on the lawn at St. Al's, by the Rick Van Matre Quintet, on July 11th. ...
St. Aloysius was swinging tonight, awash in bright lights and filled with the sounds of music. Delfeayo Marsalis fronted the Uptown Jazz Orchestra and guests drifted from room to jazz-filled room, enjoying wine, a Creole tasting tour, and the sounds of Ed "Sax" Thomas -- all in support of Learning Through Art, a Bond Hill-based organization led by the iconic vocalist and visionary Kathy Wade. If you missed it, you will still have the opportunity to enjoy FREE jazz on the lawn at St. Aloysius every Wednesday in July, courtesy...
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