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A tape of MLK delivering a speech in Dayton, first discovered in 2009, rediscovered and presented on WCSU-FM.
January 17 - March 14, 2026 Rooms of Grief is an exhibition exploring the emotional spaces we move through when loss reshapes our world.
Kennedy Heights Art Center presents Rooms of Grief, an exhibition that invites artists to explore the spaces we inhabit when loss rearranges our world. Each “room” becomes a metaphor, where silence, memory, and renewal coexist. This exhibition seeks work that interprets grief not only as sorrow, but as transformation, revealing the textures, colors, and shapes of what remains and what begins again.
Co-curated by Ena Nearon, Ten Talents Network and Mallory Feltz (KHAC).
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 17 from 6-8pm. Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and community as we open this contemplative and deeply human exhibition. Light refreshments will be provided and live harp music by Lin Grieser. This event is free and open to the public.
59 Exhibiting Artists:
Patricia Acker, Ebony Alli, Lisa Andrews, Cora Arney-Georgilis, Lauri Ann Aultman, Brooke Cahill, Nina Caporale, Susan Carlson, Ben Casuto, Samuel Casuto, Robert Coates, Heather Conley, Isabella Crowe, Billie Cunningham, June Pfaff Daley, Leslie Lehr Daly, Dan Dickerscheid, Deborah Dixon, Mary Anne Donovan, Judith Effa Ford, Melvin Grier, Nikita Gross, Zephyr Grove, Ell Halim, Kendall Hall, Donna Hardy, Robin Hartmann, Art Hasinski, Jessica Grady Heard, April Huerta, Lindsey Hurst, Ruth Jose, Michael Kearns, River Kirby, Deborah Kovacs-Sturdevant, Cynthia Kukla, Robyn Lince, Lindsay McCarty, Micah Mickles, Carol Mohamed, Amy Mueller, Mia Natas, Zoë Peterson, Kat Rakel-Ferguson, Su Ready, Fatemeh Rezaei, Janet Rocklin, August Roth, Anastasia Schneider, Gerrie Schon, Jamie Schorsch, Zachary Severt, Charlemae Sexton, Kimberly Wilfong Sigman, Emily Sites, Matt Steffen, Shawn P. Sweeney, Megan Taylor, Brianna Wallace
Additional programming includes a Panel Discussion on navigating grief on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 1 – 3pm at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center Lindner Annex, 6620 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213, which is free and open to the public.
A facilitated Art Therapy workshop (free, but registration required as space is limited) is being planned as well, and more information will be on KHAC’s website soon.
Image: Uncertain Times, Art Hasinski, Digital Print, 2024
Kennedy Heights Art Center presents Rooms of Grief, an exhibition that invites artists to explore the spaces we inhabit when loss rearranges our world. Each “room” becomes a metaphor, where silence, memory, and renewal coexist. This exhibition seeks work that interprets grief not only as sorrow, but as transformation, revealing the textures, colors, and shapes of what remains and what begins again.
Co-curated by Ena Nearon, Ten Talents Network and Mallory Feltz (KHAC).
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 17 from 6-8pm. Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and community as we open this contemplative and deeply human exhibition. Light refreshments will be provided and live harp music by Lin Grieser. This event is free and open to the public.
59 Exhibiting Artists:
Patricia Acker, Ebony Alli, Lisa Andrews, Cora Arney-Georgilis, Lauri Ann Aultman, Brooke Cahill, Nina Caporale, Susan Carlson, Ben Casuto, Samuel Casuto, Robert Coates, Heather Conley, Isabella Crowe, Billie Cunningham, June Pfaff Daley, Leslie Lehr Daly, Dan Dickerscheid, Deborah Dixon, Mary Anne Donovan, Judith Effa Ford, Melvin Grier, Nikita Gross, Zephyr Grove, Ell Halim, Kendall Hall, Donna Hardy, Robin Hartmann, Art Hasinski, Jessica Grady Heard, April Huerta, Lindsey Hurst, Ruth Jose, Michael Kearns, River Kirby, Deborah Kovacs-Sturdevant, Cynthia Kukla, Robyn Lince, Lindsay McCarty, Micah Mickles, Carol Mohamed, Amy Mueller, Mia Natas, Zoë Peterson, Kat Rakel-Ferguson, Su Ready, Fatemeh Rezaei, Janet Rocklin, August Roth, Anastasia Schneider, Gerrie Schon, Jamie Schorsch, Zachary Severt, Charlemae Sexton, Kimberly Wilfong Sigman, Emily Sites, Matt Steffen, Shawn P. Sweeney, Megan Taylor, Brianna Wallace
Additional programming includes a Panel Discussion on navigating grief on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 1 – 3pm at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center Lindner Annex, 6620 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213, which is free and open to the public.
A facilitated Art Therapy workshop (free, but registration required as space is limited) is being planned as well, and more information will be on KHAC’s website soon.
Image: Uncertain Times, Art Hasinski, Digital Print, 2024
Trent Darby brings you upbeat jazz to energize your morning at 9 AM. Funky Friday's are back!
Research Connection Podcast focuses on research activities and projects that are occupying the attention of CSU research faculty and students. You can listen to this and other Extension podcasts on wcsufm.org - John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (JWGCESTA)/1890 Land-Grant Program
Naykishia Darby, Thee Cardigan Professor, reads excerpts from some of her favorite (and topical!) poets and authors. Presented by wcsufm.org.
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Café Jazz is a mix of original vinyl recordings with contemporary jazz releases on CD. The show is energetic, classic and classy. The show also features the very best of the Bebop era and Straight Ahead jazz.
Formerly hosted by Richard (Gene) Knight...
Rest in Peace.
-the staff of WCSU
Formerly hosted by Richard (Gene) Knight...
Rest in Peace.
-the staff of WCSU
Highly successful businesses understand the importance of underwriting as well as the importance of social responsibility. What if you could do both and save money?
Download the WCSU Public Radio App. The WCSU Public Radio App allows you to conveniently listen to your favorite jazz and news programs on your favorite mobile device.
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Brother Ronald L. Murray, Your Soldier For The Lord, will get you up and moving with the best in traditional, contemporary and inspirational music.
You will hear stories about how our lives, all living beings and our living systems are intertwined: big and small, close and far, including us, human beings.
"Catch the Flo" is a weekly music show hosted by contemporary jazz keyboard artist, Marcus Johnson. "Catch the Flo" features jazz music, both straight and smooth.
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“As a filmmaker, my goal is to inspire the audience to reflect on life and personal questions while entertaining them and making them laugh at the same time.” - Jennifer Sharp
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!
Our WCSU interview with Jennifer is here- scroll below and listen to our Community Conversation on an exciting and beautiful piece of film!