Clifton Cultural Arts Center Announces Fourth Season of Sunset Salons

August 25, 2016

Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) is thrilled to announce the fourth season of its vibrant, engaging conversation series Sunset Salons. Spanning from September 2016 – May 2017, each installment will include a discussion topic of cultural relevance, featured panel of local experts, hands-on activities, and heavy hors d’oeuvres courtesy of series sponsor Kroger.
The 2016 – 2017 season installments include:

  • Bridging Cultural Divides (September 28, 2016): Gather with local civic leaders to discuss the immigrant experience, a topic currently dominating this national political season.
    • Featured panel: Adebola T. Olowe, Sr., Bi-Okoto Cultural Institute; Shaykh Ismaeel Chartier, Clifton Mosque; Lourdes Ribera, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Cincinnati 39004; Raj Mehta, University of Cincinnati International Affairs; Shakila Ahmad, Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati; Sharline Martin, Indian American Chamber of Commerce; Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati Enquirer
  • Celebrations (November 16, 2016): Just in time for the holiday season, a conversation about religious observances and holiday customs led by local spiritual leaders.
  • Authors (January 25, 2017): Area authors come together to share pointers for publication and insights into their writing process.
  • Coffee (March 22, 2017): Experience a caffeine kick like no other as Cincinnati baristas, purveyors, roasters, and enthusiasts convene to answer all your pressing questions about coffee.
  • Garden & Landscape (May 24, 2017): Make your garden perennially lovely and annually spectacular with tips and tricks for planning and preparing your summer garden.

For each installment, doors will open at 6:00pm for heavy hors d’oeuvres and mingling over striking art in the CCAC Herrick Gallery; featured panel and group activity will begin at 6:30pm. Tickets to each event are $10/advance and $12/door with season subscriptions available for $45; tickets can be purchased by calling (513) 497-2860 or by visiting www.cliftonculturalarts.org. Sunset Salons is made possible through support from The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, Kroger, ArtsWave, and the Ohio Arts Council.