Movers & Makers Magazine

Findlay Market officials, city leaders, and family and friends of “Good Ol’” Jim Scott will gather at the corner of Race and Liberty streets in Over-the-Rhine for the official unveiling of “Jim Scott Way.” The site is the kickoff spot for the annual Corporation for Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, for which Scott served as the longtime spokesperson.

Conservation, history and diverse cultures are all on tap. We love our Mozart, our Monet and our Music Hall, but other compelling events await. Check out an über-interesting French film or learn about conserving natural resources through Native American dance. A little gypsy jazz for lunch, anyone? Everything you need to stay culturally current is ready and waiting. You can get your Culture FIX this week at the link below.

A coalition of Northern Kentucky is cities is looking for social service providers to apply for nearly $700,000 in federal funds to help serve its most vulnerable populations. City of Covington, Kentucky City of Newport, KY City of Dayton, Kentucky City of Bellevue Kentucky City of Ludlow City of Erlanger CITY OF FLORENCE

A national design competition is underway to create a public art installation in the Covington Central Riverfront neighborhood, a 23-acre district aimed at reconnecting the city to its waterfront and surrounding communities. Partnering with the City of Covington, Kentucky on the project are The Carnegie, The Center for Great Neighborhoods, ArtsWave and the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation.

Cincinnati Ballet?has announced its 2025-2026 season, which will be the first under former dancer and new permanent artistic director?Cervilio Miguel Amador.

The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio?has named Cincinnati native and former Oakland city council member?Treva Reid?as the new executive director of the?Holloman Center for Social Justice.

Well, faith and begorrah, it looks like we’ll have some spring at last. Combined with later sunsets, the warmup is our annual cue to get back out in the world. You’ll have no shortage of options. Whether it’s the wearin’ of the green, avant-garde chamber music, saving endangered wildlife or a Hollywood classic on stage, we’ve got you covered. Culture FIXer Thomas Consolo has more below.

“We are enormously grateful for the generosity of this donor, and this gift is a testament to the community’s belief in our vision for The Emery Theater,” said Kim Kern, president and CEO of The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati. “We hope (the donor’s) challenge inspires others to step up and join us in preserving this historic landmark and creating an extraordinary venue where future generations will experience the magic of live theater.”

Local nonprofit Green Umbrella Regional Climate Collaborative partnered with Slow Food USA and Whole Kids on a new policy toolkit that gives school districts a framework to create tailored wellness initiatives addressing their communities’ evolving needs. Learn more about the Local School Wellness Policy Toolkit at the link below.

A pair of sports legends with deep Greater Cincinnati connections will headline this year’s Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. Cincinnati Reds Corporation for Findlay Market