ballet tech cincinnati will soon change its name to arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati. In 2007, the company moved from the far north suburbs where it was collocated with a small ballet school, to its own venue in Kennedy Heights and began to transform the community. Soon, it became clear that "ballet tech" does not nearly describe the breadth of what the organization does, how it impacts the community, and the future direction of the organization. Producing Artistic Director and President, Board of Directors Marvel Gentry Davis explains, "Clearly, we are a great dance company and school. But we have never been focused solely on ballet. Now that we are leading arts innovators in dance, a part of the regional arts center movement and District A revitalization of the community, we really want our name to reflect who we are as leaders in arts innovation, community impact, and movement, encompassing all the genres of dance that we teach and perform, and the fact that we are leaders in the regional arts movement and international dance with our Gala of International Dance Stars.

ballet tech cincinnati is on an aggressive timeline to make the name change and brand transformation in time for its new fiscal year starting September 1, 2010 and to start its 10th Anniversary Season at the Aronoff Center. The 2010-2011 Season Series premieres with the World Premiere of TwiNight: from Dracula to Edward on Friday and Saturday, October 15-16, 2010. The season will continue with the premiere of the Leaping for Literacy Production, Lord of the Jungle on April 15-16, 2011, highlighting the Tarzan Stories from Edgar Rice Burroughs and include a Cincinnati Arts Association SchoolTime performance on Friday morning, April 15, 2011. The highlight of the entire regional dance season, the 10th Annual Gala of International Dance Stars premieres on Saturday, August 13, 2011 for one night only, featuring the best dancers, best companies and best choreography in the world.

This is a reminder for your calendar, a request to attend and a chance for your input or suggestions.

Each year since the opening of the ARTS CENTER and the purchase of the Community Tent by the Community Council, you have co-sponsored and co-funded the Concert on the lawn at the Arts Center during the week before or after Memorial Day. .

Past honorees have included the Tuskegee Airmen, Veterans and Active Military Personnel, First Responders in our Community, the 100th Anniversary of the KH Presbyterian Congregation. There are usually 200-300 people in attendance at the Concert to show-case the outstanding community assets in Kennedy Heights..

This year we will give recognition to the SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS who serve children in our community. This will include the closest schools, of course, in Kennedy Heights, Silverton, Amberley Village and Pleasant Ridge and the other choices for high school, private school and home school for our children..

I am aksing each school to submit a list of honorees ( students, teachers, parents, retired staff, -it's their choice -) and a banner, shield or flag for display for that evening. Participating School Representatives are invited to arrive a 6 pm for refreshments and greeting in the ARTS CENTER with the Officers and Members of the KH COMMUNITY COUNCIL..

Please mark your calendar and the times of the concert and honorable mentions at intermission during the concert. .

Agenda for THURSDAY JUNE 3, 2010 KENNEDY HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER 6546 MONTGOMERY RD Please make plans to attend that evening and bring friends, neighbors, educators, grandchildren, etc. The KH Council co-funds this event each year by funding the Concert Band, the tent license and refreshments. Arts Center Personnel and Volunteers help with the Tent, preparations for food and parking and other logistics. The participation of all has made this a signal community event, a gathering on the lawn of Lewis Kennedy's home and a place to recognize those who make our community great. Any suggestion is welcomed as we try to improve the concert each year. In addition, this would not happen if it were not for the financial and personal commitment of Council...

• 5:30- 6:00 PM KH Community Council Officers and and Volunteers convene at Center
• 6:00 - 7:00 KH OFFICERS MEET AND GREET REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SCHOOLS for Refreshments and Congratulationsinside the ARTS CENTER
• 6:15 MUSICAL PREVIEW ON THE STAGE
• 7:00 - 8:30 PM SYCAMORE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
• INTERMISSION ---RECOGNITION OF THE HONOREES FROM SCHOOLS
• 8:30 REFRESHMENTS IN THE ARTS CENTER

It's time again to celebrate the many beautiful homes in our Neighborhood with the Kennedy Heights Landscape Awards.

Download the form below and nominate your friends and neighbors. Honor their beauty and creativity!

Help provide an enriching experience for a kid this summer!.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center is transforming the lives of children through participation in the arts. Through a wide range of innovative arts programs led by experienced teaching artists, students of all ages are expanding their creativity, gaining skills and connecting with their community..

The community we serve is wonderfully diverse - racially, culturally and economically - and KHAC strives to include everyone.

The Lindner Scholarship Fund, named in honor of benefactors Carl and Edyth Lindner and Robert and Betty Lindner, provides scholarships for arts classes and camps for students with financial need, as well as supports free outreach programs that bring the arts to underserved populations. Each spring, the community is invited to contribute to this fund to ensure that ALL students can experience the arts regardless of economic circumstance.

This year's goal is to raise $5,000 by June 30, 2010. Please help us meet this goal with your contribution to the Lindner Scholarship Fund today..

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Also, KHAC's I See Africa exhibit continues through June 5, 2010. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 513.631.4278 or email info@kennedyarts.org.

The Giving Garden has been selected by Whole Foods in Oakley as a recipient of the proceeds from their Wooden Nickel Program for the next 3 months! So if you shop at Whole Foods during May, June and July and you use a reusable shopping bag, each time you check out, you will receive a 5-cent refund. You can decide if your refund should be applied towards your purchase, or donated to the Giving Garden. Customers who choose the donation option will receive a wooden nickel for each reusable bag. So shop Whole Foods, bring a bag, and put your nickel in the holder for Giving Garden!
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The Folks at Citizens for Civic Renewal are holding a all city meeting on Saturday, June 5th, from 9 to noon. This will be the final opportunity for you to weigh in with your fellow citizens before the results of the entire effort are presented to the City of Cincinnati Finance Committee for consideration in their Policy Budget. visit their web site for more details
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Kennedy Heights was featured in a couple of articles on Soapbox media this month. Check out their website and read more about the coming cultural center and the Kennedy Connector.
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We're still looking for a driver to participate in the Mayor's Cup Soapbox Derby. The derby draws racers ages 8 to 60 from all over the tri state area for one fun Saturday in June. The ultimate goal of the Mayor's Cup is to have all 52 neighborhoods participating with the top community council's taking home large cash prizes. Last year the winning community council received $5,000. This is a fun, family friendly event that brings individuals from a community together. To participate a neighborhood must find a driver between the ages of 8-13 that lives in the neighborhood and they must have an approved soapbox derby car. The race will be held June 19th and the registration fee is $50. Please mention the derby at your April community council meetings. If you are interested in participating or purchasing a car contact Doug Newberry, director of the Cincinnati Soapbox Derby. Doug's phone number is 885-1373 and his e-mail is rubba500@yaho o.com

The Kennedy Heights Community Council next meeting will take place Tuesday, June 15th 2010. Come and find out all of the great things happening in our community.

The Board of directors meeting is held immediatly prior to the Council meeting beginning at 6pm

Contact the Kennedy Heights Community Council:
6463 Kennedy Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
513.531-4041
kennedyheights.org
khcc@kenne dyheights.org