January 2026 No. 21

New Blog: Preston Powers

Sculptor of Music Hall Statues

of Reuben Springer and Charles Aiken

For over 140 years, visitors to Music Hall have been greeted by two iconic marble statues. If they could talk, they would reveal stories about their sculptor, Preston Powers, his remarkable family of artisans, and the people immortalized in stone who deeply believed in the power of music to bring beauty to Cincinnati.

Read our latest FMH Blog about Preston Powers: Sculptor of Music Hall Statues of Reuben Springer and Charles Aiken.

Upcoming Beer Tour

Tickets Still Available for

Thursday, January 29 at 5:30 p.m.

Friends of Music Hall partners with Rhinegeist Brewery to bring you a unique tour experience. Enter the world of late nineteenth-century history as the tour uncovers the surprising intersection of the Cincinnati beer industry and its contributions to the development of Music Hall. Tour parts of the building and quench your thirst with beer selections from Rhinegeist. Hops and history: a two-for-one activity that’s bound to please the palate and the intellect.

Valentine's Tours

Tour and Taste of Chocolate

Friday, February 13, 2026

10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.

USE CODE: VALENTINE

for early access



Tickets released for public sale on January 24

Give your Valentine the gift of an Indoor Tour of Music Hall led by a knowledgeable Friends of Music Hall tour guide, along with a delicious 4-pack of Ruby’s delectable chocolate truffles. Ruby’s Chocolates are handmade in Cincinnati.

The 90-minute indoor tour explores a variety of private and public spaces in this National Historic Landmark in the heart of Over-the-Rhine. If your special someone has an interest in history, music, theater, architecture, preservation, or Cincinnati culture, this will be a real treat! 

Silent Movies Made Musical

with the Mighty Wurlitzer

Friday, April 17. 2026

7:00 p.m.

Cincinnati Music Hall Ballroom

Buckle up for a swashbuckling adventure as The Mark of Zorro, the classic 1920 silent film, comes to life in the Music Hall Ballroom with live accompaniment on the Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ. Join Friends of Music Hall as we recreate the nostalgic magic of this landmark movie, featuring renowned organist and silent film scorer Clark Wilson.

Watch Douglas Fairbanks as Don Diego Vega, the seemingly foolish nobleman whose masked alter ego, Zorro, combats injustice with skill, wit, and a flashing sword. Every duel, flourish, and daring escape is heightened by the soaring tones of the Wurlitzer, performed live by Wilson—one of the foremost silent film accompanists.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind evening of cinematic adventure showcasing the Wurlitzer organ, the instrument designed for its silent movie accompaniment and sound effects to replace an entire orchestra!

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