Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West Seventh Street
http://www.covingtonarts.com
The Artisans Enterprise Center, sponsored by Essencha Tea, is the headquarters of the Covington Arts District,
and offers 5,000 square feet of exhibition and event space. It is centrally located within the downtown
area of Covington and will host an Asian-themed exhibition curated by Dan Brown as well as a variety of
groups performing Asian Music. Asian teas will also be served.
Saturday Oct. 17, from 1-7 pm Asian Art and Music,
FREE
The Avenue
411 Madison Ave
http://www.theavenuelounge.com
The Avenue is a contemporary, urban venue that features a spacious fresh air patio in addition to a swanky,
sophisticated lounge. It is the main destination for after-work cocktails and parties in the area.
The Avenue will sport an Island theme for the festival, incorporating Tropical, Latin and Cajun music.
Saturday Oct. 17, from 4-9 pm Tropical Music,
FREE
Baker Hunt
620 Greenup Street
http://www.bakerhunt.com
Founded in 1922, Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center is Covington’s oldest arts education campus,
including the Baker Hunt Mansion and Family Museum, the Kate Scudder House and the Auditorium and
Studio. It offers a wide variety of learning experiences for adults and children and serves more
than 1,500 tri-state area students annually. Baker Hunt will host the VIP mixer on Friday night,
as well as the Continental Breakfast and Kid's Zone on Saturday morning and afternoon.
Friday, Oct. 16 from 6-10 pm VIP Mixer sponsored by CCM
$30 (includes tour of the historic house,
food, wine and live music by CCM Combo and
Faux Frenchmen as well as tickets to the Global After-party,
Mainstage and a ticket voucher to a CCM performance)
VIP Mixer tickets available for purchase here:
Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 am - 1 pm
Continental Breakfast and 10 am - 3 pm Kids Zone
FREE
Enjoy music from Europe with a continental breakfast of Taste from Belgium Waffles, fruit and tea and
explore the Kids Zone with special hands on workshops and storytelling!
Chez Nora
530 Main Street
http://www.cheznora.com
Located in historic MainStrasse Village, this popular lunch and dinner spot blends old world charm and
contemporary architecture into a multi-storied, multi purpose destination.
A Rooftop Terrace Bar and Jazz Club offers live music five nights a week and spectacular views of downtown
Cincinnati and the scenic Ohio River. Chez Nora will host a variety of Latin, Gypsy and Global Jazz.
Saturday, Oct. 17 from 2:30-7:30 pm Latin, Gypsy and Global Jazz
Leapin Lizard
726 Main Street
http://www.leapinlizardgallery.com
Leapin Lizard is a beautiful old church revamped into an attractive Alternative Arts & Events space.
This will be the location of a Morrocan style Bazaar, featuring 10 performances on two stages throughout
the day. There will also be tables set up for vendors to exhibit their wares and share information.
This will also be the place to come Saturday night, for the Global After-Party,
featuring DJ Roma Boombox!
Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon-6:30 pm Soloists and Middle Eastern music
FREE
Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 pm - midnight Global Afterparty with
DJ Roma Boombox
$5
Madison Theater
730 Madison Ave
http://www.madisontheateronline.com
Madison Theater is a cornerstone of the local music scene - a large venue that can accommodate up to
1500 people. They frequently host national acts, and this year will be hosting the headliners of World
Music Fest on Sunday evening. Tickets are available now at www.madisontheateronline.com
Sunday, Oct. 18 from 5-10 pm (doors open at 4:30 pm) featuring
Javier Mendoza,
Nicholas Tuttle,
Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters,
Acarya, and
Super-Massive.
$12 pre-sale,
$15 at the door.
Step-N-Out Studio
721 Madison Ave
http://www.stepnoutstudio.com
Step-N-Out is an independently owned dance studio specializing in Dancesport, Latin, Tango, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Ballroom, First Wedding Dance and more. It is also one of the largest studios in the tri-state area, with three mirror-lined dance floors on separate levels. World Music Fest will host five dance groups on the ground floor throughout the day, which will perform as well as give dance workshops.
Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon-5 pm FREE Contemporary, Indian, Caribbean, Chinese and Salsa Dance
