The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum hosts a range of social, cultural and educational events all year long. See below, or email events@thecarnegiecenter.org to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
Thanks to our Programming Sponsors!
Galentines Candles and Cocktails
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
2/15, 5:00 pm
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​Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a Custom Candle Pour Experience! Gather your best gals for a morning of creativity and connection at our Galentine’s Day Candle Pour Event! Choose from 3 hand-selected (lovely!) oils—blend them together or use them individually to craft your own custom scent.
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What: Create your own 8 oz custom soy candle. A complimentary cocktail is provided. Feel free to bring your own to supplement.
When: Saturday, February 15th at 5pm •
Where: 3738 Eastern Ave. 45226 •
Cost: $35 per candle
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Enjoy this hands-on experience that’s as fun as it is memorable! Let’s pour some candles and celebrate friendship! Spaces are limited, so book your spot today!
Community Open Chess
Chess Earth hosts
Community Open Play and Optional Tournament
January 19
February 16
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
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Stop in to relax and play casual chess and experience/witness a real chess tournament (optional.) ALL ages and levels of experience are welcome! Hosted by chess instructor, Robert Chenault.
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FALL 2025 Neighborhood Noel
2025 Neighborhood Noel
Mark your calendar for a holiday community event on December 5, 2025, 5:30-8:30pm. Live holiday caroling, wassail, Santa, crafts and festivities in junction with the Tusculum Holiday Open House event!
Artist in Residence:
Originary Arts
Braiding Communities Series
Co-sponsors -
Originary Arts Initiative
Place Keepers
Urban Appalachian Community Coalition
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The "I Remember" Story Exchange
Friday, May 23th, 2025
6:30-8 pm
FREE, donations accepted
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This intergenerational story circle event invites you to share about your family, homeplace, heritage, culture, veterans, life lessons, change, heirlooms handed down, recipes, unusual encounters, local legends, personal overcomings, creative visions, embraced values, and so on. Free admission and light refreshments.
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Spirit of Song - Ballad Writing Workshop and Community Sing
Friday June 27th, 2025
6-9 pm
Experience a ballad writing workshop followed by open mic sharing and a "community sing" concert led by some of Cincinnati's favorite folk musicians. Low cost registration for workshop. Free "sing" concert. ​​
Primary sponsor: Originary Arts Initiative (OAI)
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Living Story: Creative Renewal Retreat
July 25, 2025
6-8 pm
$TBD
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Hone your craft skills and spark new projects in this high energy writing circle. Prompts will offer a unique twist on "home" territories to inspire your poetry, short fiction, and flash memoir. Led by Sherry Cook Stanforth and a surprise guest author.
