The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

04/23/2025

Join the Community French Horn Choir
with The Cincinnati French Horn Collective
Coordinator: Gregory Holdiness
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Meets weekly:
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm
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The Cincinnati Horn Collective is a welcoming group for French horn players of all levels—Beginner, Novice, Amateur, and Professional. We gather to enjoy making music together in a fun, low-pressure environment. Whether you're looking to learn, improve, or simply keep playing, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow horn players in the Cincinnati area.

Interested in joining?
Contact Gregory at (513) 560-5692 or [email protected]
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questions? email [email protected]

04/22/2025

Kids Summer Chess Club
Wednesdays, 1-3pm​
Sessions: June, July, August
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All chess equipment and chess sets are provided.
Open to all, including parents. Parents are welcome to come and hang out, play, or get work done.

$60 per month or $60 for four (4) Wednesday sessions.
$20 daily drop in rate for one-time sessions.

Parents can sign up at chessearth.com/summer-kids-chess-club/

04/03/2025

Support TCCCT while grocery shopping! Kroger will donate to our organization every time you shop with them. Just link your Kroger shopper's card!

Kroger Plus Community Rewards:
IV793
1) Register your Kroger Shoppers card digitally at https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
2) select The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum or use code IV793 to connect your shoppers card rewards with our organization and SAVE.
3) Every time you shop at Kroger and use your shopper’s card, Kroger donates a small percentage to TCCCT.

03/31/2025

April Eight’s Whimsical Spring Tales: Fairies, Gnomes & Nature Wonders
​Saturday, April 5th at 10:30 AM
Register: https://thecarnegiecenterofcolumbiatus.regfox.com/april-eights-whimsical-spring-tales-fairies-gnomes-nature-wonders

Step into a world of enchantment this spring with Whimsical Spring Tales! Join professional storyteller April Eight, of the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast, for an interactive journey brimming with nature-inspired stories, songs, and crafts. With April’s charming puppets, playful tunes, and plenty of audience participation, children will be transported into a magical realm of fairies, gnomes, and woodland creatures!

Come dressed as a fairy, gnome, or a playful puppy or curious cat—and get ready for an hour and a half of imagination and fun. After the interactive stories and songs, all children will create a nature-inspired craft, led by professional artist Melinda Welch.

It’s the perfect way for families with children to celebrate the wonders of spring, nature, and a sprinkle of whimsical magic, all while making cherished memories together!
$8pp

22 foot ceilings adorned with sparkling cornice lights and chandaliers, The Carnegie Center re-creates the aura of early 1900's grandeur. The guest capacity of this beautiful 1906 library is 185 seated, or 350 at a standing reception.

03/31/2025

"Community Acts: Unforgettable Stories of Organ Donation"
THIS Friday, April 4th
at the Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum,
6:30-8:30 pm FREE

We will bring the non-profit mission of (living) organ donation to life through personal testimony, with music, poetry, visual art, and homemade treats woven in.

* Anna Curvin has been on the kidney donation list for 3.5 years. Her picture is on the flyer. The story she will tell alongside others represents a very powerful purpose for community connection and collaboration. So do several other folks who will join us in conversational interchange.

* This unique "for everyone" event is sponsored by Urban Appalachian Community Coalition, the Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, and Originary Arts Initiative in partnership with Off the List and Network for Hope.

* You will be surprised by what you learn about organ donor and recipient experiences through personal stories and medical facts. You'll also be enlivened by some great music by Jolly Old Hawk, and poetry/art by Place Keepers leaders, Kyra Liedtke and Froggie Leman.

If you arrive a little bit before the 6:30 start time, you'll be greeted by folk music, delicious homemade treats, and resource tables. We'll hold this good creative energy throughout the evening!

No admission fee or registration -- just come as you are and bring friends.

03/20/2025

Hey Friends, If you want to join Riverside Choir - Cincinnati, choir director, April Mann, is offering a little Discount Code to get started. FBFRIEND gets you $10 OFF. So come join us - we start April 7th! Bring a friend! The code expires 3/27.

Join Our Community Choir “This was a wonderful experience, socially and musically! It gave me a place to learn new songs and sing with like-minded people in a setting that was warm and welcoming. A perfect way to spend Monday nights.” — Riverside Choir Participant SPRING SESSION of RIVERSIDE C...

03/04/2025

Kids Summer Chess Club
Wednesdays, 1-3pm​
Sessions: June, July, August
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Weekly chess club this summer at TCCCT! All chess equipment and chess sets are provided.
Open to all kids. Parents are welcome to join if they like!

$50 per month or $50 for four (4) Wednesday sessions.
$15 daily drop in rate for one-time sessions.

Parents can sign up at www.chessearth.com/summer-kids-chess-club/

02/28/2025

Blues Dance Cincinnati: Blues and Swing Night
open dance, Tuesdays, twice monthly
3/7 & 3/25, 7pm,
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7pm Lesson, 8-10pm Open Dance; $10 at the door
Absolute Beginners and all ages welcome! Pre-registration not necessary.
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Blues dancing is an umbrella term for a family of historical and modern dances done to blues music. Rooted in African movement, blues dance places a high value on improvisation, rhythm, polyrhythm, and solo movements. Most partner dance forms have risen from cultural groups during periods of growth and creativity.

Join us at 7:00 for an hour long lesson on Ballroomi'n blues and learn to dance to artists like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and even modern jazz and blues artists.
$10 cover includes the lesson and 2 hour dance afterwards.

No experience or partner required.
The event is BYOB.

02/19/2025

Common Stitch: Community Sewing Group
(Sewing, knitting, embroidery Meetup)
When: Sundays, 3/9, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and community! Enjoy snacks, mocktails, and the company of like-minded creatives while working on your own sewing, knitting, or embroidery project. Sewing machines are welcome!

All levels are welcome, but basic knowledge of your chosen craft is essential for working independently. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's a place for you here!

Let's create, connect, and have fun together! Space is limited to 25 participants.

Cost: FREE- donation of $5-10 recommended.
What to Bring: Your project, essential craft supplies. (details listed on the sign-up page)
What's Included: Iron and ironing board, snacks, mocktail station, and a supportive community!

02/07/2025

Classes for Seniors!
Recommended ages 60+, but all welcome.
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Chess for Seniors
2nd Wednesday of Month, 11am
FREE!
Learn chess, socialize, and stimulate your mind! Robert Chenault with Chess Earth can help anyone at any age play chess! Enjoy

Art with Abrakadoodle
9/23, 10/30, 11/18 1:30pm
FREE!
Ceneetra Anderson with Abrakadoodle leads seniors through guided art class. Each class you will make a different, unique item, no matter what level of artistic talent you hold!

02/02/2025

For years, TCCCT has hosted top local performing art productions, which brings rich art and new talent directing to the community. Here's an article about an actor who got started performing for our community! Check out upcoming 2025 FREE performances at TCCCT here: https://www.thecarnegiecenter.org/copy-of-artist-in-residence

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/theater/2025/01/31/broadway-in-cincinnati-life-of-pi-taha-mandviwala/77935037007/

The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum offers many great community programming opportunities - fun for all ages and interests!

01/16/2025

Sunday Chess. Jan. 19th
3rd Sunday of the Month for 2025
10am - New Start Time
The Carnegie Center
3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
We provide all Chess Sets and Clocks at "Sunday Chess"

Tournament Entry Fee $30. G/60 d/5. Play 3 Games. USCF Rated.
After all players have registered, we divide players into sections, from strongest and highest rated to lower rated players.

FREE PLAY In the Skittles Room - You don't have to play in the tournament, chess players can hang out and play casual chess all day long. Bring a lunch and a friend. Watch the TV.

https://new.uschess.org/sunday-chess-cincinnati-3rd-sunday-month