CCM's 'Take 5' Mixes Culture and Cocktails
Looking to sharpen your arts savvy? Join the Young Friends of CCM for
Take 5
, a five-part series of social events with a scholarly twist. Held on the campus of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, this new event series offers attendees a chance to grab a glass of wine and relax with friends as CCM's renowned experts and artists give an insider's point of view on the performing arts, spanning genres from jazz to classical, traditional to contemporary.
Admission to Take 5 is $15 for the general public and FREE to Young Friends of CCM members, including the discussion session, complimentary wine and light bites. For additional information or to inquire about joining the Young Friends of CCM, please call 513-556-2100.
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The Young Friends of the
College-Conservatory of Music present
TAKE 5
Description:
The Young Friends of CCM present a five-part series of social events with a scholarly twist. Join friends for wine and light bites as CCM's faculty experts and artists offer an insider's view to an array of art forms.
When & Where:
* Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006: JAZZ
* Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006: MUSICAL THEATER
* Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007: CHAMBER MUSIC
* Tuesday, March 20, 2007: PIANO
* Tuesday, May 1, 2007: OPERA
All Take 5 sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Baur Room on the campus of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. For directions, visit the CCM Web site: www.ccm.uc.edu.
Admission:
$15 general public, including light bites and beverages; FREE for Young Friends of CCM members. Call 513-556-2100 to inquire about joining the Young Friends.
Reservations: 513-556-2100
Event Sponsor: The Netherland Rubber Co.
Media Sponsor: CityBeat
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About the Young Friends of CCM
The Young Friends of CCM is a group composed of individuals in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are interested in supporting the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Membership is open to individuals who donate $35 or more, with current members hailing from a variety of backgrounds, professions and neighborhoods. The Young Friends host events in conjunction with the CCM performance season (September through June), as well as general events to showcase CCM's unparalleled range of performances and award-winning facilities.
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Visit the CCM Web site for more information: www.ccm.uc.edu.
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