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Bourbon, barbeque and art at Cincinnati Art Museum party

11/16/2016 12:00:00 AM

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CINCINNATI— We’ve got proof that you’ll have a great time on Thanksgiving eve with bourbon, barbeque and a barrel full of fun at the Cincinnati Art Museum’s FREE event, Art After Dark: Kentucky Renaissance, Wednesday, November 23, 5–9 p.m.

Normally on the last Friday of the month, this Art After Dark moves to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, one of the most celebrated party nights of the year. The evening is also a tribute the museum’s One World Wednesday evening events.

Art After Dark guests will enjoy FREE access to special exhibitions Van Gogh: Into the Undergrowth and Kentucky Renaissance: The Lexington Camera Club and Its Community, 1954-1974, happy hour drink specials, live music, free bourbon tastings and Eli’s barbeque available for purchase.

The schedule consists of:

  • Happy hour from 5–6 p.m. and specialty bourbon cocktails. Guests 21+ only.
  • Live music from The Part-Time Gentlemen, Cincinnati’s own folk and Americana band, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Great Hall
  • Free bourbon tastings from New Riff Distilling from 5–8:30 p.m. or while supplies last. Valid ID required. Guests 21+ only.
  • Award-winning and world-famous Eli’s BBQ will be available for purchase. Cash only.
  • Guided tours of special exhibition Kentucky Renaissance at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Self-guided tours of Van Gogh and Kentucky Renaissance 5–8:30 p.m.

Art After Dark admission and parking are FREE to the public. Arrive early for the best parking. To learn more, visit http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/artafterdark.

About Cincinnati Art Museum

The Cincinnati Art Museum is supported by the generosity of individuals and businesses that give annually to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Cincinnati Art Museum with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Cincinnati Art Museum gratefully acknowledges operating support from the City of Cincinnati, as well as our members.

General admission to the Cincinnati Art Museum is always free. The museum is open Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. with extended Thursday hours until 8 p.m. cincinnatiartmuseum.org

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