Cincinnati Spotlight

Airing every weekday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on 90.9 WGUC, Cincinnati Spotlight highlights the latest goings on from the Queen City’s vibrant arts community. Also available on-demand via this website and SoundCloud, our online presence often includes extended interviews and special content.

Spotlights are recorded and produced by our on-air talent: Elaine Diehl, Megan Lavilla, and Brian O’Donnell.

Would you like to suggest a subject for Cincinnati Spotlight? Drop us a line.

Innova Theatre Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Steel Magnolias

Elaine Diehl May 19, 2026

Dayton’s Innova Theatre presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

Summerfair at Coney Island May 29-31

Elaine Diehl May 18, 2026

For more than 50 years, Summerfair has been dedicated to supporting visual and performing arts in Greater Cincinnati.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center Presents Coming of Age: New Works of the Hairitage Series by Erin M. Smith Glenn

Elaine Diehl May 15, 2026

Kennedy Heights Arts Center presents Coming of Age: New works of the HAIRitage Series by Erin M. Smith Glenn

“Holding Hope” With Queen City Opera This Sunday Afternoon

Elaine Diehl May 14, 2026

“HOLDING HOPE” with Queen City Opera this Sunday afternoon.

KYSO Plays S and G This Friday at NKU!

Elaine Diehl May 13, 2026

In 1965, the duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel parlayed their new folk/pop sound, featuring poetic lyrics, beautiful melodies, and vocal harmonies, to become

Cincinnati Opera Announces Upcoming Season

Elaine Diehl May 12, 2026

Evans Mirageas, the Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of our Cincinnati Opera has details about this summer’s Festival.

Olea Ensemble Celebrates Friendship in Season Finale Program

Megan Lavilla May 11, 2026

As part of the 2025/26 OLEA theme, “You Are (Not) Alone,” OLEA Ensemble’s season-closing concert will offer a joyful and heartfelt celebration of friendship, community, and artistic connection.