Join the Kennedy Heights Arts Center this summer and bring your friends for their free summer concert series on the lawn at the Center. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner if you wish. You don't want to miss the wonderful array of local entertainment from around the city, from Cajun music to Gospel and Jazz our summer concert series will have you moving your feet. All ages are welcome and it's free!

The Summer Concert Series kicks off next Thursday, June 24, with a fun, high-energy performance by Lagniappe, Cincinnati's own Cajun band.

Here's the schedule of the upcoming shows:

• Thurs, June 24 Lagniappe - Cajun music with dance instruction before the show
• Sunday,July 18 Sunday Jazz Jam with Ballet Tech's House Jazz Band (6-9pm)
• Thurs, July 22 Nativity Code - Featuring Jamie Steele and his All-Stars
• Thurs, July 29 Irish Music and Dance with Maureen Kennedy and the Irish Heritage Center
• Thurs, Aug. 5 Gospel Glory - Featuring The Encampment Worship Team Lead by Cleveland Dodds, saxophonist Bruce Menefield's Omni Praise and more
• Thurs, Aug. 12 Tracy Walker - Folk Music for a Hot Summer Night
• Thurs, Aug. 19 The Erwin Stuckey Band and Ricky Nye - Rock The House with Blues and Jazz

After years of planning by a number of Kennedy Heights residents, our new welcome signs can be spotted at several locations throughout the neighborhood.

The signs feature the logo that was first introduced at the 2008 Progressive Dinner; a refreshed version of Kennedy Heights' classic "Yin Yang" design that has served the community for many years signifying the racial harmony that has long been a hallmark of the neighborhood. The design was created by Kennedy Heights resident Erik Brown.

A committee including past community council president Ernie Barbeau, current vice-president Clete Benken and webmaster Rick Boyer have been working with various Staff members of the City of Cincinnati to shepherd the installation of the signs.

The signs can be found at the following locations: NE corner of the intersection of Kennedy Ave. and Congreve Ave., on Red Bank Rd. Just north of Drake Park, on Woodford Rd. very near Benken's Garden Center, at the NE corner of Kennedy Ave. and Aikenside Ave., on the SW corner of Plainfield Rd. and Zinsle Ave., and two signs on Montgomery, the SE corner of Montgomery Rd. and Orchard Ln. and a sign across from the Kroger/Furniture Fair site.

Many thanks go to all of those who saw these projects through to completion. With the new Kennedy Heights Cultural Center and other great things happening, this new look shows how our neighborhood is "moving up" in the world!

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!

The Caring Place needs YOU!!! Many of us have birthday celebrations coming up, so we want to use this opportunity to give back to the community by asking for donations for The Caring Place instead of gifts. This is KHAC's community-based art project on behalf of The Caring Place. All donations go to The Caring Place which is a non-profit organization that provides services to members of this community in need of food, clothing, furniture, rent and utility assistance, etc.

Donate at the KHAC anytime between NOW and Tuesday June 29th! Place donations in the colorful box on the KHAC front porch.

Items most needed are...

Baby food and personal care items such as shampoo, deodorant, soap, tooth paste, etc. Other needed items include canned food, clothing, shoes, toys, etc.

Birthday party details:

Date: Tuesday, June 29th
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Kennedy Heights Art Center- 6546 Montgomery Road

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!!!

The Caring Place, located at 6312 Kennedy Ave. in the Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church, was established in 1982 by a coalition of churches serving Golf Manor, Kennedy Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Silverton. Its goal is to provide a variety of services to members of our communities who find themselves in need of food, clothing, furniture, rent and utility assistance, family development and support groups.

Twinight: From Dracula to Edward Auditions June 26-27! Be a part of the Movement and our 10th Anniversary Season Opener Twinight, which will premiere on October 15-16, 2010 at the Aronoff Center. Auditions will be on Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27 from 2-6PM. Saturday, June 26th, 2-3:30PM Auditions for dancers, tumblers and gymnasts age 5-10 and 4-6PM for age 11 and up; and on Sunday, June 27th , 2-3:30PM Auditions for dancers, tumblers and gymnasts age 5-10 and 4-6PM for age 11 and up. 3:30PM Cast/Parent meeting each day to answer questions and provide show information. All auditions will be held at the ballet tech cincinnati world headquarters in Kennedy Heights, 6543 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213. Dancers should bring ballet, jazz, tap or pointe shoes, if qualified.
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New Summer Class Schedule!
Zumba is our newest class, fusing hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Classes start June 7 every Monday at 6-7 PM.

Modern (Horton) class will start on Monday, June 21st. This is an athetic Horton based class focusing on really moving through space, musicality, and intent behind movement. (For dancers with some experience) FREE HORTON MODERN CLASS on Monday, June 21st !

Jazz / Musical Theater is also a brand new class offered this summer for those interested in increasing their movement repertoire and will focus on several techniques such as Fosse and Jerome Robbins. The class will include extensive stretching, technique, and working of combinations. Also, performance quality of dance and projection of body movement will be emphasized. Previous experience in Jazz or Musical Theatre is not necessary, but may be beneficial. Check our website for all class and scheduling details.

The Kennedy Heights Community Council next meeting is on summer break. The next regurly scheduled meeting will take place in September

The Board of directors will continue to meet throughout the summer on the third Tuesday of the month starting at 7pm

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