From “Rocky Horror Picture Show” to “Twilight” in concert, here’s a list of local fall art activities to be on the lookout for this October.
1. Rocky Horror Picture Show
Presented by The Henry Konstantinow Studio Theatre, the annual NKU “Rocky Horror Picture Show” is scheduled for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Directed by Belle Scholles, NKU’s Halloween production follows Brad and Janet, a young couple who find themselves at the eccentric mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where music, dancing and madness ensue. At the “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” audiences are encouraged to dance and sing along, engaging with the antics of the shadow cast, where actors perform alongside the movie projected behind them. The Esquire Theatre in Cincinnati will also screen the musical on Oct. 11 and Oct. 25
Tickets to NKU’s “Rocky Horror Picture Show” are available here.
2. NKU art exhibitions
SOTA’s art galleries are presenting two shows from Oct. 2 to Oct. 30. In the Main Gallery, “Trial & Error,” curated by NKU graduate Hez Sumner, showcases artwork based on themes of exploration and risk. The collection of paintings, photographs and other types of media is from past and current NKU students. “Thresholds: Nothing is Fixed Here,” in the Third Floor Gallery, is curated by Casey Dressell and features contemporary artwork that explores transitory states of being.
3. Hyde Park Square Art Show
Held on the first Sunday of every October, the Hyde Park Square Art Show has more than 200 artists who display and sell artwork in various media. Aside from a juried exhibition, visitors can browse stalls for handmade jewelry, ceramics, paintings and more. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hyde Park Square on Oct. 5, the 59th art show also offers food and drinks from local vendors, such as ice cream and coffee.
4. Shows at the Aronoff
From Oct. 14-26, the Aronoff Center for the Arts presents “The Notebook,” the musical. Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, the play follows protagonists Allie and Noah, two star-crossed lovers who battle time and memory to be together. To learn more or buy tickets, visit here.
Watch the iconic romance movie “Twilight” at the Aronoff, accompanied by the swell of strings with a live orchestra to follow along with the film. On Oct. 28, the vampire love story of Edward and Bella unfolds on the big screen, punctuated by rock and orchestral music. To learn more or buy tickets, visit here.
5. Cincinnati Art Museum exhibitions
“Rediscovered Treasures” is on display from Sept. 19 to Jan. 18, with historical East Asian artworks, from Chinese scrolls to Japanese armor. The collection reflects the museum’s effort to research and rediscover the history behind each piece, offering a new perspective on the artworks.
From Oct. 10 to Jan. 4, the museum also presents “Recall. Reframe. Respond. The Art of Paul Scott.” The exhibition explores the ceramics of Paul Scott, a British artist who redefines pottery with various techniques. Scott’s works blend history with contemporary, taking traditional pottery and utilizing other approaches, such as printmaking.
Both exhibitions are free to the public.