Cincinnati, OH

Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION: Designed by famed architect Cesar Pelli, this state-of-the-art venue contains three stunning performance spaces: Procter & Gamble Hall - seats 2,719; Jarson-Kaplan Theater - seats 437, and Fifth Third Bank Theater is the most intimate venue seating up to 280; also features the Weston Art Gallery, hosts of numerous national and regional touring art shows in the Backstage Entertainment District

BOX OFFICE: best to purchase online or 2 hours before the event

ADDRESS: 650 Walnut Street

PARKING: features more than 6,000 paid parking spaces in a 2 block radius

PHONE: 513-721-3344

WEBSITE: http://www.cincinnatiarts.org/venues/aronoff

Riverbend Music Center & PNC Pavilion
DESCRIPTION: These two amphitheatres offer a full schedule of music and entertainment from May through September; Blues, Jazz, R&B, and Hip-Hop artists often perform here, so you should check the venue’s calendar before visiting

BOX OFFICE: located at the main gate, Mon-Fri 11a-6p, Sat 10a-2p and additional hours on show days

ADDRESS: summer home of the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops

PARKING: on-site; parking fees are includied in the ticket price for most events

PHONE: 513-232-5882

WEBSITE: http://www.riverbend.org

Cincinnati Music Hall
DESCRIPTION: This massive and historic venue is judged to be among the best concert theaters in the world; built in 1878 this Cincinnati showpiece has been renovated to remain the region’s premier venue for all types of music and seat 3,516 patrons; make a special effort to see Jazz, Blues or R&B artist is performing here to experience the marble floors, sculpted ceilings and tremendous sounds within this grand old lady

BOX OFFICE: best to purchase online or 2 hours before the event

ADDRESS: 1241 Elm Street

PARKING: features more thousands of paid parking spaces in a 2 block radius

PHONE: 513-744-3344

WEBSITE: http://www.cincinnatiarts.org

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1986 and moved to this location in 1988, this professional theater is dedicated to producing new plays before they open in NYC, Toronto or LA; it also presents a wide range of regional plays and has the distinction of being the first theatre in the nation to present plays while they were still running on Broadway; its productions include the Tony Award Winning Side Man, The Guys, Underneath the Lintel, and the Pulitzer Prize Winning Dinner With Friends

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 10a-5p, and 2 hours prior to performances; weekend hours vary

ADDRESS: 1127 Vine Street

PARKING: 12th Street garage is nearby

PHONE: 513-421-3555

WEBSITE: http://www.cincyetc.com

Covington, KY

Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: A 17,000 square foot venue located in a former Andrew Carnegie library with an adjoining theatre, both over 100 years old; now home to an award-winning art gallery and the renovated 465-seat Otto Budig Theatre; the Carnegie provides arts exhibitions, theatre events and arts education programming in its 2,400 square foot education center

BOX OFFICE: Tuesday - Friday 12p- 5p and 2 hours prior to performances
ADDRESS: 1028 Scott Blvd

PARKING: surrounded by parking lots

PHONE: 859-957-1940

WEBSITE: http://www.thecarnegie.com