8pm | Ballroom - Fitton Center for Creative Arts

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Membership
Become a member of the Fitton Center
for Creative Arts. Your membership
helps us continue to serve our artists,
students and local partners with a
variety of arts programming available
only through the Fitton Center. Please
note that membership benefits are
renewable annually and subject
to change.
A Message from the
Executive Director
Ian MacKenzie-Thurley
The 2016-2017 Season at the Fitton Center for
Creative Arts brings together a wonderful series of
performances, events, classes and exhibitions. While
all of our programs are open to the public, I would like
to encourage you to become a member at the Fitton
Center. Not only will you continue to support our
mission, but you will also enjoy a host of discounts on
tickets, classes and workshops, as well as discounts
throughout the city with our Community Rewards
program. There truly is something for everyone at
the Fitton Center, and I’d like to extend you a warm
invitation to join us here to explore, enjoy and engage
in everything that we have to offer.
About the Fitton Center
Expect the unexpected! Come curious
and leave inspired. The Fitton Center for
Creative Arts isn’t just a building – it’s
an experience. We are a non-profit arts
organization that has been a part of
the community for over 20 years. Visit
us soon and see what we have to offer.
Learn something new in one of our art
classes or workshops that are open to
Our Mission:
•Up to 25% discount on
performance tickets
•D
iscounted camps, classes,
workshops, and lessons - $20 off
each class; $10 off each workshop
• 10% discount on all venue rentals
• 5% discount on all artwork purchases
•S
pecial mailings and invitations
announcing exhibition openings,
classes, workshops and events
•E
ligibility to participate in
the biennial Fitton Center
Member Showcase
all ages. Be enthralled by extraordinary
musicians, actors and dancers at one
of our live performances. Stroll through
our remarkable art galleries, or you
can take the opportunity to reserve
one of our diverse venues for your
special event. Become a part of the
Fitton Center, and redefine the way you
experience the arts in Hamilton!
The Fitton Center has partnered with
local businesses to bring you Fitton
Community Rewards. Our mission is
to build community excellence
through the arts and culture. With the
growth of our organization and the
community, we want to emphasize our
desire to be a part of that development,
all while expanding the value of your
membership. It’s an easy way to support
your community and add benefits
to your membership. All you have to
do is present your membership card
at participating locations, and you’ll
receive the special discount or offer
they provide.
Go to www.fittoncenter.org for a list of
participating businesses, and look for
the window cling in their front windows.
Cost
• Individual $30
•S
pecial offerings from local
businesses participating in the Fitton
Community Rewards program
Office Hours
Building community excellence through the arts and culture.
2 | 2016-2017 Season Brochure
Fitton Center members enjoy the
following privileges:
•M
embers are able to exclusively
purchase performance tickets, one
week prior to going on general sale
at the Season Launch event.
Monday – Thursday (Galleries open until 8:00pm)
Friday
Saturday
All member benefits for one person
• Family $60
All member benefits for up to two adults
and all dependents living in the same home
Purchasing Tickets
9:00am – 7:00pm
Tickets for events and performances can be
purchased at the Fitton Center Box Office:
9:00am – 5:00pm
10:00am – 2.00pm
SundayClosed
Gallery Hours
The Fitton Center galleries are always accessible
during regular office hours and also prior to
performances and public events. All exhibitions are
free and open to the whole community.
• In person at the front desk during business hours
• By phone at 513 863 8873 x110
• By mail, with a ticket order form to
101 S. Monument Avenue, Hamilton OH, 45011
• Online at www.fittoncenter.org
• Box Office open 1 hour prior to each performance
facebook.com/FittonCenter
Contact the Fitton Center
Phone 513 863 8873
@Fitton_Center
[email protected]
Webwww.fittoncenter.org
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Season Overview
January 2017
2016 – 2017
August 2016
19
19
5:00pm
5:00pm
Season Launch
Riverview Terrace
Hindsight Reception (show runs thru Sept. 30)
Galleries
September 2016
7
30*
11:30am
7:30pm
11
11:30am
Jamie Ramsey—Cincinnati Reds
Ballroom
14
7:30pm
The Skivvies
Theater
20*
7:30pm
The Dinosaur Diary of Dr. T-Rex
Great Shows for Kids
Ballroom
The Faux Frenchmen
Theater
21
7:30pm
February 2017
Lt. General Rick Lynch—US Army (Retired)
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane—
Lexington Children’s Theatre
Ballroom
1
11:30am
Johnnie Jackson—#blackboyabroad
Ballroom
Theater
4
2:00pm
Romeo and Juliet—Cincinnati Shakespeare Co.
Theater
4
4:00pm
Wherefore Art Reception (show runs thru Mar. 24) Galleries
24*
7:30pm
Alex Zerbe—Zaniac
Theater
25
8:00pm
WintersEdge
Ballroom
October 2016
5
11:30am
Sheriff Richard K. Jones—Butler County Sheriff
Ballroom
14
7:30pm
The Secret Garden
Theater
15
2:00pm
The Secret Garden
Theater
15
7:30pm
The Secret Garden
Theater
16
2:00pm
The Secret Garden
Theater
28*
7:30pm
The Barber of Seville—Cincinnati Opera
Ballroom
29
5:00pm
Forged & Fired Reception (show runs thru Jan. 6)
Galleries
29
8:00pm
WintersEdge
Riverview Terrace
November 2016
March 2017
1
11:30am
Mike Dingeldein—Community Revitalization:
Quality of Life Comes First
Ballroom
4
7:30pm
OTR Improv
Theater
10*
7:30pm
The Ugly Duckling—The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Theater
11
7:30pm
Phil DeGreg & Brasilia
Ballroom
18
7:30pm
Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra
Theater
25
8:00pm
WintersEdge
Ballroom
Ballroom
2
11:30am
KellyAnn Nelson—Cincinnati Boychoir
Ballroom
April 2017
11
7:30pm
Hank Mautner’s Swing Heritage Orchestra
Ballroom
7:30pm
Alice in Wonderland—Lexington Children’s Theatre Theater
5
11:30am
Tony Orr—Hamilton City Schools
18*
19
7:30pm
Life On Mars—A Tribute To David Bowie
8
7:30pm
Two on Tap: The All-Singing, All-Dancing Tap Sensation Theater
28*
7:30pm
Cows Don’t Fly and Other Known Facts—
Ballroom
29
5:00pm
Hamilton Current Reception (show runs thru July 7)
Galleries
8:00pm
WintersEdge
Ballroom
Theater
December 2016
2*
7:30pm
A Christmas Carol—The Children’s Theatre
of Cincinnati
Theater
29
7
11:30am
Evans Mirageas—Cincinnati Opera
Ballroom
May 2017
10
7:30pm
A Fitton Family Christmas—Ft. Nancy James
Theater
3
11:30am
Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi—Artist and Advocate
Theater
11
2:00pm
A Fitton Family Christmas—Ft. Nancy James
Theater
13
7:30pm
An Evening with Joe Sackenheim
Ballroom
*Free Family Reception at 6:30pm
Fitton Showstoppers!
Series Beverage Sponsors: MillerCoors
and G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.
The Fitton Family Theater comes
alive with this electric and eclectic
new series of phenomenal shows,
ranging from New York’s hottest
stage act to the return of our own
Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony
Orchestra to the Fitton Center.
Price
$20 member
$25 non-member
Fitton Family Theater
Life On Mars
A Tribute To David Bowie
Saturday, November 19, 2016 | 7:30pm
Life On Mars is more than a concert.
It’s an experience! Alex Lusht leads a
10-piece band that rides a tour de force
of light and sound that will take you on
a journey from David Bowie’s early years
in South London, through the edge of
the stratosphere as Ziggy Stardust and
re-emerging as the Thin White Duke.
Bowie’s music comes to life in a show that
will transport you to a time where rock was
driven by the song, the style and the star!
The Skivvies
Saturday, January 14, 2017 | 7:30pm
Fitton Center Rising Young Artist
turned-NYC hit Nick Cearley returns
to his hometown with partner and
Broadway performer Lauren Molina
with an original cabaret show where
satire collides with the sultry. The
New York Times praised them as “a
hot musical comedy duo specializing in
unexpected arrangements, incongruous
mashups and, of course, highly toned
displays of skin,” while the Wall
Street Journal calls them “smart,
sophisticated…ingenious.”
Sponsored by:
Chaco Credit Union, Inc.
A Fitton Family Christmas
Featuring Nancy James
Saturday, December 10, 2016 | 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2016 | 2:00pm
(Matinée Event)
With a touch of nostalgia and plenty of
Christmas cheer, Fitton Showstoppers
presents a Christmas variety show
for the whole family to enjoy. The
incomparable Nancy James will
lead the River City band and
singers, as well as a very special
red-suited guest, for a performance
that is sure to bring festive joy
to the season!
Sponsored by: Bud & Marie Brown
Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home
Hamilton-Fairfield
Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, March 18, 2017 | 7:30pm
The HFSO returns with the world
premiere of a 1940s saxophone
concerto with orchestra, composed by
the audacious, Pulitzer Prize-winning
Henry Brant. This concert will also
feature beloved classics of the era
from Ellington, Dorsey, Goodwin and
Gershwin, led by maestro Paul Stanbery.
Sponsored by: Ruder-Bever Family
Phil DeGreg & Brasilia
The Fitton Center is delighted to
present a stunning array of Jazz &
Cabaret performers this season. This
series will take you on a sensational
musical journey, from the jazz clubs
of Brazil and cafés of Paris through
to the swinging 1940s and classic
Broadway favorites, all performed in
the intimate setting of our Carruthers
Signature Ballroom.
Price
$20 member
$25 non-member
Carruthers Signature Ballroom
South American rhythms meld
effortlessly with traditional jazz styles
as Brasilia takes to the stage and delves
deep into the heart of Latin Jazz. Led
by internationally renowned pianist,
Phil DeGreg, Brasilia performs popular
Brazilian standards and original music
in the samba, bossa-nova, choro, baião,
and frevo styles, with plenty
of improvisation!
Hank Mautner’s Swing
Heritage Orchestra
Friday, November 11, 2016
7:30pm (Veterans Day)
The 1940s are back in all
their roaring glory with
this superb group
of musicians led
by the incredible
Hank Mautner on
trumpet. Get into
the swing of
things as
we honor
our local
heroes
this
Veterans
Day. Special
pricing for those who
have served in the
armed forces: Fitton
Center member
veterans will receive
free admission; non-member
veterans will receive
member-priced tickets.
Sponsored by: Joel & Marilyn Schmidt
The Faux Frenchmen
Saturday, January 21, 2017 | 7:30pm
These Cincinnati favorites forge
their own take on Gypsy Jazz, a
blend of traditional gypsy, European
classical and popular music with
jazz originating in 1930s Paris.
Challenging the boundaries between
European and American jazz, The
Faux Frenchmen offer a style that is
distinctly their own.
Sponsored by: James Winkle
An Evening with
Joe Sackenheim
Saturday, May 13, 2017 | 7:30pm
Far more than a triple threat, Badin High
School graduate Joe Sackenheim is
an accomplished actor, dancer,
singer, creator, director, and
producer. A former drama
director at Hamilton
High School, he now
heads Hollywoodbased Sackenheim
Entertainment. With a
quick wit and an even
quicker smile, he and
his special guests bring
comedy, music and more to
the stage.
Sponsored by: Joel &
Marilyn Schmidt
Fitton Playhouse
OTR Improv
It’s impossible to tell what will happen
when these brilliant performers take
the stage with few inhibitions and
over-the-top humor. Improvisation,
courage, wit and comedy come
together with this high-energy
show. Only two things are certain –
expect to be entertained, and expect
the unexpected!
Quality, affordable and engaging
theater has always been a staple of
the Fitton Center for Creative Arts,
a tradition we are proud to carry
on with the Fitton Playhouse series
in the Fitton Family Theater. A fully
staged musical, classic Shakespeare,
theatrical improv and spectacular
dance shows come to life on the
Fitton stage!
Price
$20 member
$25 non-member
The Secret Garden
Friday, October 14, 2016 | 7:30pm
Saturday, October 15, 2016 | 2:00pm
(Matinée Event)
Saturday, October 15, 2016 | 7:30pm
Sunday, October 16, 2016 | 2:00pm
(Matinée Event)
This fully staged production of the
classic Broadway musical tells the
story of Mary, an unhappy and unloved
10-year-old, who after her parents’ death
is sent to live with distant relatives. Mary
begins to find joy in her new life among
the gardens and unexpected friendships
in a heartwarming classic about the
healing power of nature and those
around us.
Sponsored by: Jim & Emily Fuhrman
The Bard’s ageless tragic love story
comes to life - and death - onstage
with the Cincinnati Shakespeare
Company. Not only one of the
most popular plays in theatrical
history, Romeo and Juliet is widely
regarded as possessing among
the most beautiful dialogue ever
written. The free opening reception
for the exhibition Wherefore Art will
immediately follow the performance
in our galleries.
Sponsored by:
Ruder-Bever Family
Two on Tap
The All-Singing,
All-Dancing Tap
Sensation!
Saturday, April 8, 2017 | 7:30pm
Be taken back in time to an era
when couples like Fred & Ginger
and Mickey & Judy filled the silver
screen with undeniable chemistry,
effortless harmony, and precision tap
dancing. Gorgeous vocals, exciting
choreography, and unique musical
arrangements all take center stage in a
two-act show that has entertained tens
of thousands worldwide.
Sponsored by: Nancy & Bob Cottrell
Fitton Family Fridays
Series Reception Sponsor:
G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.
The Barber of Seville
Cincinnati Opera
Free Family Reception | 6:30pm
Fitton Family Fridays are geared
toward children and families of all
ages. Enjoy everything from plays
by local children’s theater groups
to interactive concerts and national
comedy acts. A free reception of
kid-friendly drinks and appetizers is
served prior to each show.
Price
$13 adult non-member
$11 adult member
Up to 4 free tickets to
Friday, November 18, 2016 | 7:30pm
Series Sponsor:
In loving memory of Vaden Fitton
from his family
Series Catering Sponsor:
Two Women in a Kitchen
Alice in Wonderland
Unforgettable characters burst through
the looking glass and onto our stage
– join Alice, the Cheshire Cat and the
Mad Hatter for a fantastical evening
of delirious fun through one of the
most popular and influential stories in
children’s literature.
Friday, October 28, 2016 | 7:30pm
With soaring music and ageless comedy,
the Cincinnati Opera brings Rossini’s
popular masterpiece and accessible
format to performance lovers of all
ages. The lovestruck Count Almaviva
longs to win the heart of the beautiful
and quick-witted Rosina, with help from
the cunning title character, Figaro.
children under 16 are
available with each adult
ticket purchased.
+ Free Reception
The Miraculous Journey
of Edward Tulane
Friday, September 30, 2016 | 7:30pm
Selfish, silly and vain, Edward is a china
rabbit lavished with love and attention
until an accident sets him on an
unexpected path of self-discovery. This
tale of loss and recovery, of kindness and
compassion, is based on the beloved book
by Kate DiCamillo, the best-selling author
of The Tale of Despereaux and Because
of Winn-Dixie.
A Christmas Carol
The Children’s Theatre
of Cincinnati
Friday, December 2, 2016 | 7:30pm
Share a timeless holiday tradition with
your loved ones this December. Over the
course of one incredible night, the mean
and miserly Mr. Scrooge rediscovers the
joy and meaning of Christmas – with
help from a few supernatural friends.
Fitton Family Fridays
(Continued)
Price
$13 adult non-member
$11 adult member
Up to 4 free tickets to
children under 16 are
available with each adult
ticket purchased.
+ Free Reception
The Dinosaur Diary of Dr. T-Rex
Great Shows for Kids
The Ugly Duckling
The Children’s Theatre
of Cincinnati
Friday, January 20, 2017 | 7:30pm
Friday, March 10, 2017 | 7:30pm
The prehistoric world comes to life
as students learn language arts and
science through a thrilling show as they
watch, hear, and touch realistic one-ofa-kind puppets and museum quality
fossils. This interactive show motivates
children to discover the amazing world
of dinosaurs through the essential skills
of writing and reading.
Cows Don’t Fly and
Other Known Facts
Alex Zerbe
Zaniac
Friday, February 24, 2017 | 7:30pm
World-class prop comic Alex Zerbe
has appeared on national TV shows,
including America’s Got Talent and
Last Comic Standing, performed in
14 countries, and sung in over 12,000
showers. Experience a comedic
onslaught of absurd ideas and odd skills
and see why this two-time Guinness
World Record holder was voted
Seattle’s Funniest Physical Comedian.
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s
classic tale, follow a down-trodden
duckling who believes he is ugly and
worthless because of his distinct
appearance. Through his family and
friends, he realizes his self-worth as he
transforms into a beautiful swan. This
timeless story offers a wonderful lesson
in overcoming adversity and accepting
our differences.
Friday, April 28, 2017 | 7:30pm
Based on Paul Brett Johnson’s popular
children’s book series, Cows Don’t Fly
captures the vision of a world where
extraordinary things happen on a
regular basis. Adapted for the stage by
Lexington Children’s Theatre, seeing is
disbelieving in this reality-bending show.
WintersEdge
Series Sponsor: Tom & Susan Stephenson
Series Partner: RiversEdge
The Fitton Center is excited to continue
its partnership with RiversEdge as the
concert series’ winter home this season,
bringing local rock, pop, country and
blues bands into the Fitton! This year, all
of the WintersEdge shows will be FREE
and open to all ages (anyone wishing to
purchase alcohol will be ID checked). All
bands are chosen in collaboration with
the RiversEdge committee. This season
the focus will be on presenting energetic
local acts from the greater Hamilton and
Cincinnati area.
Price
Saturday, October 29, 2016
8pm | Riverview Terrace
Saturday, February 25, 2017
8pm | Ballroom
Saturday, March 25, 2017
8pm | Ballroom
Saturday, April 29, 2017
8pm | Ballroom
FREE
Riverview Terrace
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RiversEDGE
Park Amphitheater Overlook Bike Path
Celebrating Self
Sheriff Richard K. Jones
Butler County Sheriff
Series Sponsor: Journal-News
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 | 11:30am
Series Dessert Sponsor: Hillandale Family of Communities
Now in his third term as Butler County Sheriff, Richard
K. Jones has served in that department for over two
decades, following more than 25 years working for the
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.
Sheriff Jones’s experience complements his dedication
to the community in which he was born and raised.
The Celebrating Self series has become
one of Butler County’s most interesting
and dynamic luncheon events. Presented
in the elegant Carruthers Signature
Ballroom, Celebrating Self will play host
to a diverse array of engaging speakers
who will enlighten, educate and enthrall
audiences on topics at a national level and
also close to home. Accompanied by a
delicious lunch and live music, be sure to
mark your calendar and bring a friend!
Catering Sponsor: Fairfield Foodies Catering Co.
KellyAnn Nelson
Cincinnati Boychoir
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 | 11:30am
Price
$17 member
$22 non-member
Lt. General Rick Lynch
US Army (Retired)
KellyAnn Nelson is a passionate supporter and
advocate for choral music as an artistic, educational
and administrative leader. Currently, she is the
Director of Education & Outreach for the Cincinnati
Boychoir, as well as the Managing Artistic Director
of the Young Professionals’ Choral Collective of
Cincinnati (YPCC) and conductor for the Cathedral
Choir of Children & Youth.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 | 11:30am
Over the course of more than 30 years in the
US Army, Lt. General Rick Lynch served his
country all over the world, from Kosovo and
Italy to Iraq. Prior to entering the private
sector as Executive Director of the University
of Texas at Arlington Research Institute, the
Hamilton native oversaw the management
of 163 Army installations, with a $12 billion
budget and workforce of 120,000. He is
now the CEO of his own company, RLynch
Enterprises, and recently published a book
on adaptive leadership entitled Adapt
or Die: Leadership Principles from an
American General.
Catering Sponsor: Fairfield Foodies
Catering Co.
Evans Mirageas
Cincinnati Opera
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 | 11:30am
Widely considered one of the most talented
and respected artistic leaders in the classical
music industry today, Evans Mirageas serves
as the Cincinnati Opera’s Harry T. Wilks
Artistic Director. He carries a broad range
of experience in both opera and symphonic
music, as well as a long history of successful
partnerships with many of the world’s
leading singers and conductors.
Celebrating Self
(Continued)
Price
Mike Dingeldein
CORE Fund & City of Sculpture
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 | 11:30am
Community Revitalization: Hamilton’s recent revitalization
momentum can be linked to strategic focus on the
quality of life in our community. Hamilton is seeing an
entire community rally around the idea of Live – Work
– Learn – Play – Create in ways that make us believe
in ourselves again. Mike will present a case for quality
of life and how it is moving us forward and creating a
buzz in the entire Midwest region.
$16 member
$21 non-member
Catering Sponsor: Fairfield Foodies Catering Co.
Jamie Ramsey
Cincinnati Reds
Tony Orr
Hamilton City Schools
Wednesday, January 11. 2017 | 11:30am
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | 11:30am
Jamie Ramsey has been part of the team behind
the team at the Great American Ballpark since 1997.
Working his way from the grounds crew to front
office to his current role as Assistant Director of
Media Relations and Digital Content. The Hamilton
native and ’94 Hamilton High School graduate’s
Better Off Red podcasts and blog can be found
on Major League Baseball’s website, MLB.com.
Superintendent Tony Orr came to Hamilton in 2015,
following a combined 15 years overseeing two other
Ohio school districts and several years as a middle
and high school teacher. Recognitions of Mr. Orr’s
work include an Outstanding Achievement Team
Award in Education for work with students with
disabilities and a Citizen Education Award from
the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Johnnie Jackson
#blackboyabroad
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | 11:30am
Miami University educator and PhD student
Johnnie Jackson explores the narratives of
African-American men who study abroad
during college in Europe, Latin America, and
Asia. After earning his Bachelor’s in the US,
the Ohio native lived in South Korea for two
years, teaching English and coordinating a
teacher exchange program. Research for his
doctoral dissertation project on this topic
is deeply rooted in issues of equality, social
justice, and abolition.
Catering Co.
Catering Co.
Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi
Artist and Advocate
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 | 11:30am
2016 inductee to the Quilters Hall of Fame
Museum, Dr. Mazloomi is a leader in educating
the public about the diversity of interpretation,
styles and techniques among African-American
quilters. Dr. Mazloomi’s own quilts have been
exhibited extensively at the Smithsonian and
beyond. Her organization, Women of Color
Quilters Network, has been recognized by the
International Labor Department in Geneva
and the United Nations.
Event Sponsor: Kathleen
Klink
Fitton Center
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Music Café
Attracting regular patrons every
month, Music Café is free to the
public and is truly a wonderful
experience offering aspiring
musicians the opportunity to
perform in front of a live audience.
With participants from all over
Southwestern Ohio, it has proven to
be one of the Fitton Center’s most
popular series. Performances are the
4th Tuesday of each month in the
Carruthers Signature Ballroom.
Price
FREE
Hamilton on Stage
Performances are held on the fourth Tuesday
of each month at 7:00pm in the Carruthers
Signature Ballroom.
August 23, 2016
September 27, 2016
October 25, 2016
We are pleased to be able to support
local community theater companies
and emerging talent in the Fitton
Family Theater. These communitybased performances are produced
by external producers, with the
Fitton Center providing these
productions with subsidized space
for rehearsals and performances, as
Ohio Stage Company
November 22, 2016
Thurs.-Sat., September 15-17, 2016 | 8pm
Sunday, September 18, 2016 | 3pm
Thurs.-Sat., February 9-11, 2017 | 8pm
Sunday, February 12, 2017 | 3pm
Fri.-Sat., June 23-24, 2017 | 8pm
December 27, 2016
January 24, 2017
February 28, 2017
March 28, 2017
April 25, 2017
May 23, 2017
June 27, 2017
July 25, 2017
Purple Paint
A burgeoning Hamilton group entering
its second season – OSC will put on four
productions over the course of the season.
Friday, November 4, 2016 | 7:30pm
Saturday, November 5, 2016 | 7:30pm
Sunday, November 6, 2016 | 2:00pm
Doors open 1 hour before performance
Playwright Bridget Easton Ossman
presents her play Purple Paint,
developed with the help of the
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative and
workshopped at the Aronoff Center.
A Depression-era Appalachian family
struggles to survive and maintain
dignity in Hamilton native Bridget
Easton Ossman’s play, loosely based
on the life of Ercel Eaton. Fourteenyear-old burn victim Maddie O’Connor
records her family’s history-in-themaking, centering on a hard-working,
serious and ambitious father, a miner
seeking the chance to become a farmer
amidst formidable odds.
well as equipment, technical staff and
marketing support. While tickets may
be booked through the Fitton Center
box office, these performances are
not presented by the Fitton Center.
Box office proceeds go directly to
the companies, so no membership
discounts are available.
Miami Valley Ballet Theatre
Saturday, May 20, 2017 | 2:00 & 7:30pm
Hamilton’s own Miami Valley
Ballet Theatre returns with a new
Contemporary Dance Show. Located
downtown, MVBT helps train and shape
the area’s youth into not only skilled,
disciplined dancers, but also responsible
citizens with a passion for the arts.
Ticket prices for community performances listed under Hamilton On Stage are set by the hiring company
and not subject to member discounts.
Exhibitions
Come as you are and leave inspired!
It’s FREE to stop by the Fitton Center
galleries anytime, where you can
explore constantly evolving visual art.
Bring your family to make crafts at the
Creation Station or bring your lunch
and camp out on a gallery couch. Bring
a group for a guided tour or come solo
for some quiet time. Come often so you
don’t miss any of the exciting artists
featured this year!
Price
FREE
Gallery Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:00am – 8:00pm
Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am – 2:00pm
Galleries are also open during weekend
performance events.
Exhibition Receptions
Our receptions are FREE casual social
events that are open to the public. The party
includes live music, passed hors d’oeuvres,
a cash bar and a river view from the terrace
when weather allows.
Jump In!
If you would like to:
• Exhibit your own or your groups’ art
• Schedule a group gallery tour or field trip
• Purchase art
• Volunteer
Please contact the Director of Exhibitions,
Cathy Mayhugh at [email protected]
or 513 863 8873 x122.
Wherefore Art...
On View: February 4 – March 24, 2017
Exhibition Opening: Saturday, February 4,
2017 | 4:00-6:00pm
Hindsight
On View: August 6 – September 30, 2016
In sculpture, photography and painting,
artists ponder personal, cultural and
universal relationships.
Exhibition Opening: Friday, August 19,
2016 | 5:00 - 9:00pm (as a part of the
Season Launch event)
Before the exhibition reception, enjoy
a 2:00pm matinée performance of
Romeo and Juliet by the Cincinnati
Shakespeare Company.
The nature of things becomes clearer
as artists lead us through abandoned
buildings, family photo albums and
other aspects of the past.
In a photomontage series titled
The Boxes, Chung Chak (San Mateo, CA)
explores alienation, difference
and tolerance.
A solo series of large-scale painted
industrial landscapes by Morgan Craig
(Philadelphia, PA) reveals effects of greed
in a free trade world.
In a solo show of mixed media sculpture
called Fabricated Environments, Ron
Longsdorf (Reading, PA) investigates the
emotion of personal relationships tied to
materials and things.
Ginger Owen-Murakami (Kalamazoo, MI)
and Vicki VanAmeyden (Battle Creek, MI)
collaborate to create fabric environments
titled Heritage Habitats, which use iconic
images from family albums.
A diverse community of artists living at
Artspace Hamilton Lofts presents a group
exhibition of works that reveal messages,
moods and visions from the past.
Premier Sponsor: Penny Brooks
Forged & Fired
On View: October 29, 2016 – January 6, 2017
Exhibition Opening: Saturday, October 29,
2016 | 5:00 - 7:00pm as part of German
Village Pubcrawl & WintersEdge Events
Find inspiration in the hot new art of
seven local makers shaping works from
mixed media, ceramic and metal.
A group show celebrates the artists
of InsideOut Studio, an initiative of
the Butler County Board of
Developmental Disabilities.
Premier Sponsor:
Ruder-Bever Family
Contributing Sponsor:
Anonymous
Kim Rae Taylor’s (Cincinnati, OH)
layered paintings are wrought from
experimentation with multiple materials
and ignited by nature and poetry.
A group show sparked by a love of metal
and clay is energized by the ideas of six
area artists: Kate Demske, Celene Hawkins,
Cheryl Pannabecker (Cincinnati), Carrie
Pate, Joseph Paushel (Hamilton), and Don
Williams (Kettering).
Supporting Sponsor: Gerry Hammond
Contributing Sponsor: The Weltzer Family
Exhibitions
(Continued)
Gallery Gigs
Price
FREE
This collaborative program
enables young musicians to
gain valuable experience as
paid performers, providing
live music for our four
exhibition receptions and
other events.
Sponsored by: AM Sound LTD
Hamilton Current
Community Gallery
Art Accepted: March 30, 31 and
April 1, 2017
Hundreds of budding artists of all
ages feel excitement and confidence
as they see their work displayed
each year over the course of 10 to 12
shows in our Community Gallery. The
Fitton Center often collaborates with
local schools, care facilities and other
community organizations to celebrate
the talented artists in our area.
On view: April 29 – July 7, 2017
Exhibition Opening: April 29, 2017
5:00 - 7:00pm
Hamilton’s Local Art Competition
Formerly called the Greater Hamilton
Art Exhibition, this juried visual art
show features multimedia work from
a 60-mile radius of Hamilton, Ohio.
Ride the wave of a city revitalized by art!
This highly competitive show pulls the
best new art in the area to the Fitton
Center galleries. Open to all media,
content and styles, and selected by a
new pair of professional judges each year,
this show promises to offer an electrifying
selection of art in the community’s hub on
the Great Miami River.
Premier Sponsor:
Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital
Supporting Sponsor:
LCNB National Bank
Contributing Sponsor:
Miami University Regionals
Artwork Purchase Award
Committed to the support of living
artists, the Artwork Purchase Award
sponsors have generously agreed
to purchase artwork from the Fitton
Center’s gallery exhibitions from
throughout the 2016-2017 season.
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Season Sponsor: Penny Brooks
Gallery Geeks
Informal gallery talks connect
art lovers as they discuss pieces
on display while enjoying light
refreshments. These free events
include core groups of students
joined by the public, and
participants often have the chance
to meet and talk with the exhibiting
artists, gaining deeper insight into
their processes.
Sponsored by: Butler Tech
Creation Station
The Creation Station is the Fitton
Center’s freeform expression hub
– like the galleries, this activity
center is available to the public at
no cost any time the center is open.
People of all ages and skill levels
can become makers with various art
supplies like blocks, construction
paper, glue, crayons and markers
in this hands-on educational
component that complements each
exhibition currently on display.
Sponsored by: STARTEK
Summer Camp
Creativity
Camp Creativity is an exciting lineup
of art-themed camps for young artists,
musicians, actors and dancers. We
offer more than 20 different week-long
camps that allow students to spend
quality time learning and creating with
professional artists and teachers. Full
details of all Summer Camps at the
Fitton Center will be available in the
Spring of 2017.
Sponsored by: Carruthers Family Fund
Fitton Center
Arts Education
The Fitton Center’s arts education
program continues to remain an integral
component of our primary mission of
bringing hands-on arts experiences to
more than 1,000 students of all ages.
With classes ranging from pottery and
painting to digital photography and
mosaics, the Fitton Center offers a diverse
selection of courses that will appeal to
the first timer and experienced artist
alike. Generous discounts are available to
members for all classes and workshops.
Scholarships are also available.
Season Sponsor: Harry T. Wilks
Family Foundation
Scholarships
Art + Wine
The Fitton Center Scholarship Fund was
created in order to give all students of any
age the opportunity to experience a class
at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts. We
encourage teachers, counselors, family
and friends to invite students who may
benefit to apply. Applications are available
by calling 513 863 8873 or by downloading
an application at www.fittoncenter.org.
Scholarships are limited to one per student
per year.
Create some unique art while you
enjoy wine and snacks. The Art +
Wine monthly workshop nurtures the
creative spirits of many emerging adult
artists in our community. We strive to
create a comfortable environment at
an affordable cost for beginning artists.
Blend hands-on painting with art history,
technique lessons and knowledgeable
instructors for a wonderful social and
educational experience. Bring a date
or a group of friends and family for a
fun and relaxed evening. Two glasses of
wine and light snacks included in cost of
the class. 21+
Season Sponsor: Joel & Marilyn Schmidt
Sponsored by: Craig & Susan Wilks
Volunteer Program
Hundreds of volunteers dedicate their
time and talents every year to publicly
support and make things happen here
at the Fitton Center. As a non-profit
organization, we rely heavily on their
support – it is critical to our success.
These volunteers seat people at our
shows, help install art, give tours,
provide administrative support and
assist with community events, spreading
our message and accomplishing our
mission. For more information please
call 513 863 8873.Sponsored by: Bill &
Jackie Groth
Community Events
The Fitton Center is proud to support
and participate in more than a dozen
community events throughout Hamilton
each year. Free family arts activities
are presented by the Fitton Center at
the Alive After 5 monthly events in
downtown Hamilton, Pyramid Hill Art Fair
& Operation Pumpkin in the fall, as well as
IceFest in January 2017.
Sponsored by: STARTEK
Community Outreach
StreetSpark
The Fitton Center’s Community
Outreach Program makes arts education
accessible for thousands of individuals
and families across greater Hamilton
and the Butler County region each
year. This program is at the core of the
Fitton Center’s community-focused
mission and allows us to bring quality
experiences in the arts to people of all
ability levels, and backgrounds. Some
community partners include the YMCA,
Booker T. Washington Community
Center, Boys & Girls Club of Hamilton,
as well as other social service and
care organizations.
Formed through a partnership between
the City of Hamilton and the Fitton
Center for Creative Arts, StreetSpark
is a new program founded to further
the arts identity in the city through
exciting murals and public art projects.
The program creates arts engagement
by producing high quality art, creating
opportunities for local artists and
enhancing the visual appeal of the city.
With the goal of fueling Hamilton with
art, StreetSpark will bring visible murals
and artwork into our community. This
program is energizing our streetscape,
creating awareness of the arts,
and sparking new development
throughout Hamilton.
Sponsored by: Judge John (Jack) &
Shirley Moser
Two murals have been created during
the summer of 2016 in Hamilton.
Artists were invited to submit a range
of designs, and the winning murals were
chosen by a selection committee of arts
professionals in our area. StreetSpark
is off to a great start and we look
forward to adding more public art to our
cityscape soon!
Make Way for McCloskey is based on the books by
Robert McCloskey, Blueberries for Sal © 1948, Homer
Price © 1943 and Make Way for Ducklings © 1941.
Used by Permission.
Venue Rentals
Riverview Terrace
We are conveniently located in
downtown Hamilton, right on the
Great Miami River, which provides
excellent views from several of our
spaces. With ample parking and
adaptable interior spaces, the Fitton
Center is the perfect venue to suit all
of your needs.
Day Capacity 230-250
Enjoy fabulous views of the Great Miami
River on our Riverview Terrace. Take
advantage of one of the only rooftop spaces in Hamilton, with outdoor
seating and canopies also available.
Evening
The Hamilton Rotary Vista Room
Ballroom — 75-250
Monday – Thursday
Friday & Sunday
Saturday
Hourly
Seated Capacity 80 | Standing 125
$750 $1500
$1000 $1700
$1500$3000
$400 $700
The Hamilton Rotary Vista Room features
180 degree views from our beautiful
glass enclosed space with a perfect
view of the Great Miami River. Full bar
service, wireless internet, linens, sound
system, and an outdoor terrace area that
make this the perfect space for smaller
receptions, ceremonies, and anniversary
or birthday parties.
Vista Room — 80
Monday – Thursday
$325 $425
Friday & Sunday
$450 $625
Saturday
$700$1000
Hourly$250
Theater — 241
Monday – Sunday
Seated Capacity 241
The Fitton Family Theater features
permanent high back seating, a wooden
stage floor, load-in access directly to
the parking lot, well appointed dressing
rooms as well as fully digital lighting and
sound systems.
The Fitton Center is the ideal venue
for weddings, receptions, bridal and
baby showers, parties, reunions,
holiday parties, corporate meetings
as well as performances. We have a
variety of unique settings for your
next event here in Hamilton.
Room — Capacity
Fitton Family Theater
Call for Pricing
1st & 2nd Floor Galleries — Standing Room Only
1st and 2nd Floor Galleries
Monday – Thursday
Friday & Sunday
Saturday
Seated Capacity 230-250 | Standing 300
Seated Capacity 125-150
This outstanding room features wall-towall cherry paneling, crystal chandeliers,
warm traditional décor with red velvet
seating, dance floor, wireless internet,
and full bar service with two portable
cherry bars. Additional features include
a baby grand piano, sound system,
lighting, and a fabulous view of the
Great Miami River and surrounding area.
Your guests will enjoy 4 large rooms
filled with the current exhibition of the
month by local and regional artists.
Exhibitions will vary from watercolors
and acrylics, sculptures, quilts and
more. A perfect way to entertain your
guests while waiting for the bride and
groom to arrive.
$150 $250
$250 $400
$300$500
Riverview Terrace — Tent Coverage ($500)
Monday – Thursday
Friday – Sunday
$150
$300
$300
$500
For more information, contact
Kathy Monnin at 513 863 8873
or [email protected]
Funders & Sponsors
PRINCIPAL FUNDERS
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Lifestyle Landscape
Solutions, LLC
Two Women In
A Kitchen
Brown-DawsonFlick Funeral Home
The Presbyterian Church
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
• Anonymous
• Bill & Jackie Groth
• Bill Wilks
• Bud & Marie Brown
• Carruthers Family Fund
• Craig & Susan Wilks
• Gerry Hammond
• Harry T. Wilks Family
Foundation
• In loving memory of Vaden
Fitton from his family
• James Winkle
• Jim & Emily Fuhrman
• Joel & Marilyn Schmidt
• Judge John (Jack) &
Shirley Moser
• Kathleen Klink
• Nancy and Bob Cottrell
• Penny Brooks
• Ruder-Bever Family
• The Weltzer Family
• Tom & Susan Stephenson
How to support the Fitton
There are many ways to support
the Fitton Center for Creative Arts.
Many of our programs require
special funding in order to thrive.
Individuals or corporations can help
by being an event or series sponsor,
or consider contributing to our arts
education campaign in the fall. For
more information on this or any of the
following programs, please contact the
Director of Development, Alisa Miller at
513 863 8873 x115.
Ways to Give:
How Far Does Your Giving Go?
•O
ne-time or recurring taxdeductible gift. Your gift helps us
continue our programming and
enables us to continue our mission
of building community excellence
through the arts and culture. This
can be done in honor of someone
for their birthday or anniversary or
in memory of a loved one.
• $100. Allows one student to take
one summer camp, one class session
or five private music lessons. Allows
one student to attend art class at
the Boys and Girls Club for one year.
Provides lodging for a visiting artist
for one night.
•B
uilding Community. With the
dedicated and continued support
of donors since 1993, the Fitton
Center has been able to positively
impact thousands in our community
through quality arts education
programming and community
engagement. The intent of the
Building. Community. Fundraising
Campaign (formerly know as
Common Threads) is to ensure that
these programs continue.
• $200. Provides honorariums for two
art competition judges. Art supplies
for ten students in summer camp.
• $500. Provides art supplies for
children and adults at Booker T.
Washington for one year. A year’s
worth of art supplies at the Creation
Station. Send five students to camp.
• $1,000. Pottery supplies for seven
6-week classes. A year’s worth of
canvases, paint and art supplies for
Art +Wine.
•E
vent Sponsorship. Sponsoring
an event provides a great way
to broaden your audience and
improve your company’s exposure,
while allowing for continued arts
entertainment at the Fitton Center.
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eritage Society. Making a lasting
contribution to the Fitton Center
by naming us as a beneficiary in
your will.
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