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.

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Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Announces Upcoming Season

Elaine Diehl April 28, 2026

ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI announces upcoming season

Elizabeth Hawes: Radical American Fashion at Cincinnati Art Museum

Elaine Diehl April 27, 2026

If fashion had a crystal ball, Elizabeth Hawes would have owned it.

CMT Presents Rent at the Jarson-Kaplan Theatre

Elaine Diehl April 24, 2026

Cincinnati Music Theatre closes their season with RENT.

Cincinnati Camerata Presents a Bit of Whimsy in Their 2026 Spring Concerts This Weekend

Elaine Diehl April 23, 2026

Cincinnati Camerata dances into the seasons with their Spring Concert

Estrada Do SOL Plays Memorial Hall This Monday Night

Elaine Diehl April 22, 2026

Vocalist Andrea Cefalo and Pianist Brian Cashwell, founders of the Cincinnati based Brazilian band ESTRADA DO SOL, specializing in MPB and traditional Bossa Nova and Samba, preview their upcoming show.

Sail Away With the Forest-Aires This Weekend at Anderson Center Theatre

Elaine Diehl April 21, 2026

Founded in 1962, The Forest-Aires Women’s Chorus is dedicated to providing students in our community with an enriched educational experience through the study and performance of choral music.

Viva Voices 5th Anniversary Season Continues

Elaine Diehl April 20, 2026

For 5 years, Viva Voices have been Sharing the joy of singing with ALL!

Revolution Dance Theatre Presents “Skye” at the Aronoff in 2 Shows April 25

Elaine Diehl April 17, 2026

Skye is a concert dance experience about courage, transformation, and the call to become more than the world expected.

Spring Jazz Line-up at Caffe Vivace

Elaine Diehl April 16, 2026

So much jazz coming to the stage at Caffe Vivace!

Organ Concert Series at Hyde Park Community UMC Presents Thomas Sheehan

Brian O'Donnell April 15, 2026

The Organ Concert Series at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church continues this Sunday at 4 with a free concert by organist Thomas Sheehan. Director

Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents “How to Train Your Dragon”

Elaine Diehl April 14, 2026

TCT is elated to present the JR. version of How to Train Your Dragon.

“Porgy and Bess Remixed” at Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Elaine Diehl April 13, 2026

Jazz Hall of Fame vocalist Kathy Wade, May Festival chorus member and dynamic soloist Robert Lomax, the Cincinnati Jazz Academy Combo and director Ralph DiSylvestro present an intimate evening featuring favorite tunes from Porgy and Bess.