Midwest Popular Culture/American Culture Association Conference
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
35 West Fifth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
October 3-5, 2008
The focus is on energy at our Cincinnati area conference. The conference headquarters hotel is the Millennium Hotel. Conference registration and some sessions and events will be at the Duke Energy Center, as will the exhibits and the NSTA Science Store. Additional events will be held at the Millennium Hotel and Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.
The conference will begin with concurrent sessions on Thursday, December 4, at 8:00 AM. The conference will end on Saturday, December 6, at 12 Noon with the closing of the exhibits.
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
October 17 - October 19, 2008
Description:
45 of the finest antique dealers from 19 states, Portugal and the UK offering for sale 18th and 19th century English, American, French and Continental furniture and accessories including Porcelain, silver, brass, prints, fine art, jewelry, clocks, antique boxes, fireplace equipment and barometers. The 43rd annual Cincinnati Antiques Festival benefits Convalescent Hospital for Children, Childrens’ Hospital Medical Center.
Location:
Sharonville Convention Center
Directions:
I 75 to Sharon Road Exit.
Turn West and proceed to Chester Road
Turn right on Chester Road
Covention Center is at 11355
Times:
Fri 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission & Parking:
$10 unlimited admission over three days Parking Complimentary
Website: http://cincinnatiantiquesfestival.org
Telephone: 513-561-0950
Email: mhuenefeld@aol.com
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
September 25 - September 27, 2008
Description:
The MidPoint Music Festival is the Midwest’s biggest and best independent music festival drawing over 50,000 people. Next year, Cincinnati USA will host 300 artists from the US and abroad. There will also be three days of speakers, panels, workshops, and mentor sessions. With so many artists, industry professionals, and music fans…Music Starts Here!
Performers:
300 independent original bands/artists from the US and abroad.
Location:
Cincinnati USA
Directions:
N/A
Times:
All Day
Admission & Parking:
$5.00 / day to access specific venue.
$10.00 / day to access all venues.
$25.00 / to access all venues all three days.
$100 to access conference and all venues all three days.
Website: http://www.mpmf.com
Telephone: 8775728690
Email: musicstarts@mpmf.com
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
September 20 - September 21, 2008
Description:
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati began in 1976 near Fountain Square to attract visitors Downtown and to celebrate Cincinnati’s deep German heritage. Since then, the event has grown to be North America’s largest Oktoberfest. Over 500,000 people attend each year.
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati showcases the rich German heritage of Southwestern Ohio, as well as tasty samples of German-style music, food and beer. Nearly 600 volunteers contribute their time and energy to stage the event.
Location:
5 blocks of Fifth Street; Race Street and Fountain Square
Directions:
Ocktoberfest Zinzinnati is held on 5 blocks of Fifth Street, between Race Street and Broadway, downtown Zinzinnati. From the north (I-75) I-75 south to the Fifth Street exit, straight ahead to event site. From the northeast (I-71) I-71 South to Third Street exit. Turn right (north) at Broadway, Main or Vine, two blocks to event site. From the south (I-75 and I-71) North across the Ohio River to Cincinnati; Use Fifth Street exit, straight ahead to event site. From the southeast (I-471) North across Ohio River to Cincinnati; Use Sixth Street exit. Event is one block to the left (south). Street Closings Closing at 6 p.m. Friday and reopening at 5 a.m. Monday: Fifth Street between Vine and Sentinel streets Walnut Street between Fourth and Sixth streets Main Street between Fourth and Sixth streets Sycamore Street between Fourth and Sixth streets Broadway between Fourth and Sixth streets No parking will be permitted on any of those streets, however access wil
Times:
Sat, Opening ceremony 10:30 am, event 11:00 am - 12:00 am; Sun, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Admission & Parking:
Admission and parking are free.
Website: http://www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com
Telephone: 513-579-3191
Email: chooven@gccc.com
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
September 12 - September 13, 2008
Description:
The Cincinnati Celtic Festival features a wide variety of traditional and modern Celtic music to entertain people of all ages. In addition there are educational programs for adults and children, cultural exhibits and art. Music - the best in international and regional festival music. Theatre – performances by the American Irish Theatre company. Dance – local Celtic dance schools featuring world ranked Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Canadian dancers. Shopping - more than fifty vendors of hand made and imported art, jewelry, clothing and more. Food and Drink – Irish brands, domestic beers, and a fabulous array of foods featuring both popular local fare and traditional Celtic dishes. It’s a fabulous weekend event for the whole family.
Location:
Yeatman’s Cove
Admission & Parking:
Admission is $8 for adults 13 years of age and over. Children 12 and under are free. Only $5 for students with an ID and senior citizens.
Telephone: 513-579-3191
Email: chooven@gccc.com
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
September 06, 2008
Description:
Are you ready or a weekend of Salsa, Salsa, Salsa? That’s right, Media Latina, LLC will be hosting Cincinnati’s VERY FIRST Salsa Festival that will take place at the beautiful riverfront Sawyer Point Park cresting the Ohio River on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 12:00 noon till 11:00 PM. This weekend has worked out to be a great Chicago/Cincinnati celebration with the Cincinnati Reds playing the Chicago Cubs. The weekend will be starting off with a Pre-Party on Friday (9/5/08) at Step’n Out Studio in Covington, KY featuring Angel Ortiz from New York, and DJ Lexus from Chicago, then Saturday (9/6/08) the Cincinnati Salsa Festival is bringing Chicago’s talented dancers from “The Dance Academy of Salsa” and musicians like “The Chicago Mambo All Stars”. Then the Cincinnati Reds playing the Chicago Cubs from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, and closing the festival will be legendary salsa headliner “Lalo Rodriguez”, a three time Grammy Winner. That’s not all, following the festival will be an After-Party featuring “The Chicago Mambo All Stars”, and “Son Del Caribe”. The very first Salsa Festival in Cincinnati is guaranteed to be a fully packed event with thousands of spectators enjoying the attempt to have the largest Salsa Class in the “Guinness Book of World Record”. You do not want to miss this amazing event full of entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
Performers:
Three time Grammy winner “Lalo Rodriguez” The Chicago Mambo All Stars DJ Lexus from Chicago Tropicoso and Son de Caribe from Cincinnati DJ Aikon from Cincinnati
Location:
Sawyer Point Park
Times:
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Admission & Parking:
Free Admission General parking-minimum $3.00
Website: http://www.cincinnatisalsafestival.com
Telephone: 513-939-0936
Email: info@cincinnatisalsafestival.com
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
August 08 - August 10, 2008
Description:
What is the Bash? Union Centre Boulevard Bash is a three-day outdoor music, food & fun festival. What can I do there? Enjoy great food and your favorite beverages from a sampling of local restaurants in a party atmosphere while listening to great sounds from local and national bands. How much does it cost? There is no admission charge. When is the Bash? Friday, August 11, 5 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, August 12, noon-midnight and Sunday, August 13, noon-10 p.m., 2006. Where is the Bash? Union Centre Boulevard is in West Chester Township just a few miles north of the Tri-County area of Cincinnati, just off I-75. See directions. Please note: Pets, (unless used for handicap assistance), bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, poles and sticks are prohibited in the event site during operating hours. No coolers, bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages or weapons can be brought into the event site.
Performers:
Friday, August 12, 2005 5:30-7 p.m. ESP 8-11 p.m. Rusty Griswolds Saturday, August 13, 2005 1-2:30 p.m. Tenpenny 3:30-5 p.m. Patsy’s Decline 6-7:30 p.m. Off the Hook 8:30-10 p.m. Smash Mouth Sunday, August 14, 2005 WGRR Oldiesfest 1-2:30 p.m. Leroy Ellington & the E-Funk Band 3:30-5 p.m. The Van-Dells 5:30-7 p.m. Sonny Geraci of the Outsiders and Climax 8-9 p.m. Davy Jones Local bands:
Location:
Union Centre Boulevard
Directions:
On Union Centre Boulevard just west of I-75, Butler County, Ohio The event will be held on Union Centre Boulevard just west of I-75 and north of I-275 in West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio. From Cincinnati: go north on I-75 to Union Centre Boulevard exit (first exit north of I-275) and turn left (west) to event site. From Dayton: go south on I-75 to Union Centre Boulevard exit and turn right (west) to event site. Parking is available around the event site for $2, including Lakota West High School lot.
Times:
Fri, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am; Sat, 12:00 pm - 12:00 am and Sun, 12:00 pm -10:00 pm
Admission & Parking:
Parking is available around the event site for $5, including Lakota West High School lot.
Website: http://www.unioncentreblvdbash.com
Telephone: 513-579-3191
Email: chooven@gccc.com
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
August 01 - August 02, 2008
Description:
The Cincy Blues Society sure knows how to put on a good show and this year we celebrate our 15 year Anniversary! This year the festival runs for two days and there are three stages of the best in Blues, the main stage has National blues headliners, the Arches Stage featrures Boogie Woogie Piano on Friday and best in accoustic blues on saturday, and Gospel stage features roots music! Admission is $5 per day! You will surely be entertained. Food and drink are also on hand, so head on out see why Cincinnati rivals New Orleans and Chicago for rockin’ blues. See our website for details.
Performers:
TBA for 2006. Check our website for past performers/photos
Location:
Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point Park
Directions:
705 East Pete Rose Way Directions from the North: Take I-71 South to Reading Rd. (Rt. 42 South) exit. Go to Central and turn left onto Eggleston. Proceed to the lot. From the South: Take I-75 North to I-71 North. Take the Vine St. exit left to 3rd Street and turn right onto Broadway. Then turn right on 2nd Street. Proceed past the Coliseum to the lot.
Times:
Fri, 5:00 pm - 11:00 p.m.; Sat, 12:00 pm - 11:00 p.m.
Admission & Parking:
Admission is $5 with children under 12 and Blues Society members free. Surface parking in various lots.
Website: http://www.cincyblues.org
Telephone: 513-289 5394
Email: info@cincyblues.org
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
August 22 - August 23, 2008
Description:
Beer and Comedy Festival serving over 60 different beers and features 40 comedy performances in a spectacular venue on the banks of the Ohio River making it easily accessible to residents in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky. A live band also offers musical interludes for the patrons in the audiences and surrounding beer gardens. Plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages options available as well.
Performers:
TBD
Location:
Sawyer Point Park
Times:
Fri, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am; Sat, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Admission & Parking:
No fee for admission, $5 for wristband to purchase alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages purchased separately. Parking available in surrounding lots for $5 per vehicle.
Telephone: 513-702-2330
Email: psheeransr@yahoo.com
