3CDC Newsletter 02.06.25
There’s no shortage of engaging, exciting, and powerful downtown events celebrating Black History Month and Black voices and culture! All week long, catch the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Primary Trust, at Playhouse in the Park! Written with profound affection for the hero at its center, Primary Trust is an achingly beautiful, modern-day tale that will restore your faith in others. Meet Kenneth, a shy, 38-year-old Black man who sells books by day and drinks mai tais with his best friend Bert by night. When Kenneth is suddenly laid off from his job, the walls of his comfortable, predictable life start to crumble. The transformation gives way to remarkable revelations as Kenneth finds kindness and friendship in unlikely places. Hailed by critics as “utterly absorbing” (The Daily Beast) and “wonderfully vivid” (The New York Times), this recent off-Broadway hit paints a heartening portrait of a life that’s far from simple. Showtimes vary by date!
Saturday starting at noon, join the Rhinegeist team for a celebration of Black creativity and impact within our community! They are releasing Ginger Mack, a tropical beer with ginger, named after Theodore Mack Sr., owner/operator of one of America’s first Black-owned breweries, Peoples Brewing Co.! The event will also include music by DJ Queen Celine, a pop-up market featuring a variety of Black-owned food and product vendors, and more! This event was brought to life by Rhinegeist’s BIPOC and Allies Employee Resource Group. The United Way of Greater Cincinnati Black Empowerment Works will receive $1 for each pint of Ginger Mack sold. The event is free and open to the public!
Experience the electrifying blend of “Queen Bey” and orchestral music’s King on Tuesday night at historic Music Hall during the Beethoven X Beyoncé concert! Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, the 1800s' ultimate dance club track, becomes the backdrop for an innovative fusion. Fifteen chart-topping hits from Beyoncé’s iconic discography—including “Girls,” “Crazy in Love,” “Sorry,” “Halo,” “Cuff It,” “Single Ladies,” and “Texas Hold ‘Em”—are seamlessly interwoven into this musical journey. Prepare to be mesmerized as three powerhouse female soloists—accompanied by a guest drummer, guitarist/keyboardist, and bassist—team up with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra to deliver a night of pure musical magic. Tickets won’t last long; reserve your seat today!
“Let the world see what they did to my boy.” The heart-wrenching words spoken by Mamie Till-Mobley as she insisted upon an open casket for her 14-year-old son who was brutally murdered for whistling at a white woman in Money, Mississippi, in 1955, catalyzed the Civil Rights Movement in America. Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See is the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s latest special exhibition, which tells the story of how a mother’s bravery and fight for justice 70 years ago fueled the civil rights movement in America. The exhibition challenges you to make a ripple for justice in your own community. The Freedom Center is open 10AM–5PM every day this weekend. Make plans to experience this powerful exhibition.
