Another major player in Cincy’s cultural scene is the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, or CSO. The fifth oldest orchestra in the US, the CSO is well known throughout the world for its recordings and tours. For over 200 years, the CSO has brought evolutionary music to Ohio and continues to do so with its year-round performances. Hear them play in the historic Music Hall!
Named in honor of Cincinnati’s first African American mayor, the Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park acts as a permanent outdoor tribute of the city’s dedication to world unity and global understanding. Designed to resemble a friendship bracelet, this sumptuous park features intertwining walkways, gardens bursting with flowers and several sculptures dotting the landscape.
Find faith in the human spirit at the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education. This heart wrenching yet inspiring museum showcases the tragedy as well as the tenacity of the human condition. Honor those who lost their lives to the Holocaust and those who survived; and let their stories teach you lessons about the necessity of tolerance, inclusion and social justice in the modern world.
Learn about Latino culture, values and traditions at the Cincy Cinco Fiesta in Fountain Square. Celebrate this Mexican holiday with educational events, live music and dance performances, and food that is muy deliciouso! The whole family can take part in activities and competitions that have made this festival known world-wide, such as creating the world’s largest piñata or the longest taco.