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  • Jazz in the Heights 2019

    • 15 May 2019
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    Kennedy Heights Arts Center pleased to present the third annual Jazz in the Heights, a summer concert series featuring world-class jazz performers. Jazz in the Heights 2019 will include three concerts: WonderJazz: Stevie Wonder Reimagined on June 9; The Dixie Karas Group..

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  • Announcing our 2019 Artists-in-Residence

    • 8 February 2019
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    We are excited to announce that poet Wendy McVicker (Athens, OH) and artist Nancy Gamon (Cincinnati, OH) have been selected as our 2019 Artists-in-Residence.  Wendy has been an Ohio Arts Council Teaching Artist since 2000, and loves bringing people together to discover..

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  • Creating a Home

    • 26 November 2018
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    It’s probably no coincidence that the Kennedy Mansion began its life in 1875 as a home—the home of neighborhood founder Lewis Kennedy. Today, Kennedy Heights Arts Center is still creating a home. Although it no longer houses a single family, the center..

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  • Summer Art Camps 2026

    • 28 February 2023
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    Unleash your creativity and imagination this summer at Kennedy Heights Arts Center! We offer a variety of one-week camps..

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  • Call for Summer Camp Volunteers!

    • 1 January 2022
    • Posted By Ellen Muse

    Are you a high school student (ages 14 – 18) who is helpful, creative, models leadership, and likes working..

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  • Cincinnati Jazz Academy High School Concert featuring Bill Pierce

    • Saturday, May 9th 7:30 pm
    • Kennedy Heights Lindner Annex, 6620 Montgomery Rd

    This special performance highlights a year of dedication, growth, and musical excellence. Students will showcase their artistry in a dynamic collaboration with a distinguished guest artist—an opportunity that reflects both their hard work and the power of mentorship in action. Come experience..

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    Cincinnati Jazz Academy Elementary and Junior High Ensembles End of Year Performance

    • Wednesday, May 13th 6:00 pm
    • Kennedy Heights Arts Center Lindner Annex 6620 Montgomery Rd

    Celebrate the next generation of jazz musicians at this end-of-year concert featuring our Elementary and Junior High Ensembles. This performance offers a glimpse into the full student journey—highlighting growth in technical skill, confidence, and collaboration across grade levels. From foundational rhythms to..

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  • Founders Day

    • Tuesday, May 19, 5:30-7:00PM
    • KHAC Lindner Annex

    Join us for our annual Founders Day celebration, an evening dedicated to the artists, students, donors, and supporters who make this work possible. We’ll reflect on the past year at Kennedy Heights Arts Center—sharing the impact of our programs, stories from participants,..

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