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The Featured Event for the month of June!
Event: Textural Rhythms Exhibit
Venue:National Underground Railroad Freedom Center;
50 East Freedom Way;
Cincinnati, OH 45202 513.333.7500
Dates: June 15th through August 14th
Why is this the event of the month?
Textural Rhythms is a showcase of jazz–inspired African-American quilts, presented by Curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Visit the Freedom Center to personally experience the collaborative energy of colour and rhythm, expressed with love from the heart and soul. Discover the stories behind the quilts, and how they relate to jazz and life.
On June 19th at 2:00pm, join Dr. Mazloomi for a discussion on quilting, and a personal tour through Textural Rhythms. Call 513.333.7705 for reservations. For more information, visit www.nurfc.org. To see more of Dr. Mazloomi’s work, visit her website at www.carolynlmazloomi.com.
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Cincinnati Jazz Artist Music!
Listen to clips from some of the many Cincinnati-area Jazz Artists! From here, music from the Artists can be easily purchased and downloaded!
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