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University of Cincinnati 200 Bicentennial and Next Lives Here displayed on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Photo by Andrew Higley/University of Cincinnati

Photo Gallery: 'MOMENTUM' light show caps UC's Bicentennial Community Week

By John Bach Email John 513-556-2019

1 minute read April 8, 2019

Photos by Lisa Ventre, Joseph Fuqua II, Andrew Higley and Jay Yocis from UC Creative Services

McMicken Hall became the backdrop for a massive light show as part of Community Day at the University of Cincinnati on Saturday, April 6. The party was part of UC's year-long celebration of its Bicentennial in 2019 and capped off UC Community Week.

The Momentum Projection-Mapping Light Show was created and staged by Brave Berlin, a Cincinnati design and production company.

Oscar Robertson image displayed on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Photo by Jay Yocis/University of Cincinnati

MOMENTUM Projection-Mapping Light Show lit McMicken Hall to celebrate UC's Bicentennial during preview night Friday April 5, 2019. Photo by Lisa Ventre/University of Cincinnati

MOMENTUM Projection-Mapping Light Show lit McMicken Hall to celebrate UC's Bicentennial during preview night Friday April 5, 2019. Photo by Lisa Ventre/University of Cincinnati

MOMENTUM Projection-Mapping Light Show lit McMicken Hall to celebrate UC's Bicentennial during preview night Friday April 5, 2019. Photo by Lisa Ventre/University of Cincinnati

MOMENTUM Projection-Mapping Light Show lit McMicken Hall to celebrate UC's Bicentennial during preview night Friday April 5, 2019. Photo by Lisa Ventre/University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati Faculties and Students images displayed on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

University of Cincinnati screaming Football Fans images displayed on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

University of Cincinnati Faculties and Students images displayed on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

University of Cincinnati screaming Football Fans images displayed on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

The word Bearcat adorned McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Photo by Andrew Higley/University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati Students faces adorned McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Photo by Andrew Higley/University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati Students faces adorned McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Photo by Andrew Higley/University of Cincinnati

Dr. Holly McGee, left and Jenny Wohlfarth posed for a photo during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Local band The Touchables performed for the crowd during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Dr. Holly McGee, left and Jenny Wohlfarth posed for a photo during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Local band The Touchables performed for the crowd during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

UC students and families played corn hole out on McMicken Commons during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

UC students enjoyed themselves out on McMicken Commons during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

UC students and families played corn hole out on McMicken Commons during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

UC students enjoyed themselves out on McMicken Commons during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Deejay Hilliard performed during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Left to right Steve McGowan, Kimberlee J. Dobbs UC Bicentennial Co-Chair and Dan Reynolds posed with Boldly Bearcat illuminating on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Steve McGowan and Dan Reynolds are co-owner of Brave Berlin. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Bearcat images dispalyed on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Photo by Jay Yocis/University of Cincinnati

Left to right Steve McGowan, Kimberlee J. Dobbs UC Bicentennial Co-Chair and Dan Reynolds posed with Boldly Bearcat illuminating on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Steve McGowan and Dan Reynolds are co-owner of Brave Berlin. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Bearcat images dispalyed on McMicken Hall during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Photo by Jay Yocis/University of Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati president Neville G. Pinto and Marian Spencer images displayed on McMicken Hall with Van Wormer Hall gleaming blue dome during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Kids played with their glow sticks during Momentum Projection-Mapping Light Show Saturday April 6, 2019. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

University of Cincinnati president Neville G. Pinto and Marian Spencer images displayed on McMicken Hall with Van Wormer Hall gleaming blue dome during Community Day to celebrate UC's Bicentennial Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Kids played with their glow sticks during Momentum Projection-Mapping Light Show Saturday April 6, 2019. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

Left to right UC students Kaleb Kinebrew, Kameron Kinebrew, Denzel Welch and Dwayne Johnson posed for a photo with Momentum Projection-Mapping Light Show Saturday April 6, 2019 at McMicken Commons on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati/Joseph Fuqua II

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