Going Public

This weekend, Cincinnati Public Radio embraces the middle of its name, with programs and performances to bring the community into their brand-new home in Evanston. The Welcome Weekend is a chance to celebrate the completion of the new building, named the Scripps Family Center for Public Media, for WGUC, WVXU and WMUB.

CPR Welcome Weekend
Scripps Family Center for Public Media
2117 Dana Ave.
Saturday, April 26, 12–4 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 1–5 p.m.

For a full schedule visit cinradio.org/building-connections/welcome-weekend/

The Welcome Weekend includes performances in spaces throughout the new building by local arts organizations, including by Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Song Initiative, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Zoo and Antonio Violins will both be in attendance with petting zoo experiences. Though one will be a little furrier or scalier than the other!

Cincinnati Museum Center will bring their “One World, Many Cultures Exploration Station,” for visitors to explore cultures from Africa, Asia, and South and North America through clothing, crafts, games, celebrations, music, and photographs.

Food trucks, including Foster’s Foodies and Quite Frankly will available, along with scoops by Graeter’s Ice Cream. New neighbor Cream + Sugar Coffee will have frappes, frozen hot chocolate, iced teas, and cold brews will be on the patio, in case you need a jolt of caffeine!