It's
recently been brought my my attention (ahem, I'm looking at you, Zach), that I haven't written in a while.
Of course, I knew this was true, and have been chastising myself over my
lack of web presence these days -- heck, I've hardly even tweeted! The
reality is, I've been busy -- really busy. Work is nuts (but going
well), and I've been traveling like a crazy person for one wedding after
another.
This week, I am home in the Mitten -- and I'm so happy to spend a few
brisk fall days in my favorite state. However, there is lots going on in
Cincinnati this week that I am bummed to be missing -- especially the
start of FotoFocus.
This is the inaugural year for the month-long festival dedicated to the
art of photography. The brainchild of Thomas R. Schiff, FotoFocus is
bringing the work of more than 500 artists to more than 50 venues in
Cincinnati -- from small, intimate galleries, like the Alice F. and Harris K. Weston Gallery, to more unexpected places, like the Holy Cross
Church Mount Adams Monastery in Mt. Adams. In addition to the photography, workshops for
professional and amateur photographers alike will take place throughout
the month -- and, of course, there will some fabulous parties.
Kicking off the social aspect of FotoFocus is SIDESHOW, happening
October 5 in the Backstage Theater District Alley. Yes -- an alley,
which will be transformed into a
vintage/high-tech carnival
complete with music, food, booze, entertainment, stunts, daredevils,
artist-made games, rides, and even an audio-visual fun house. Tickets
are $25 -- unless you purchase a FotoFocus FOCUS, ZOOM or FLASH Passport, then admission to the party is included.
It's fitting that if we start the month with a Sideshow, we should end
it with a freakshow -- which is why CARNEVIL is the theme of the
FotoFocus wrap party. CARNEVIL -- happening October 27 -- will be the
freakiest, creepiest, sexiest Halloween party Cincinnati has ever seen.
All the freaks will be out to play at the haunted Thompson House Mansion
in Newport, Kentucky. Tickets are $50, unless you purchase a FotoFocus
Passport, which not only includes admission, but early entrance and an
open bar for the first two hours of the event.
Follow FotoFocus on Facebook or Twitter to stay up-to-date about all the
happenings this month, or check out the calendar of events. It's an exciting time to be in Cincinnati -- and
hopefully I'll have a little more time to write about my FotoFocus
experiences throughout the month.
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