Blue Ash's standing as a progressive, sophisticated community is evident by its support of the cultural arts. Established in 1987, the Blue Ash/Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is considered among the Midwest's finest regional orchestras.

The Symphony's frequent performances are among an impressive schedule of free concerts, festivals and other cultural events the community sponsors each year. Raymond Walters College also features many arts and cultural events, programs and classes on its Blue Ash campus.

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Each year, Blue Ash puts the region on the map with events such as:

• SummerBration, a 3-day event featuring national entertainment, food and family activities
• Taste of Blue Ash, a 3-day event that attracts over 200,000 people
• Independence Day Celebration, featuring the region's largest Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza
• Airport Days aviation event at the Blue Ash Airport
• Free concerts on Towne Square, voted by America On Line (AOL) users in 2004 as the "City's Best Place for Live Music"
• Free concerts in the park at the Blue Ash Amphitheater.

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The Region's Rich Cultural Legacy

Cincinnati is nationally renowned for supporting the arts. The city's Fine Arts Fund is ranked among the nation's top three united arts annual fundraising campaigns (total dollars). This stellar support allows the city to maintain world-class arts institutions such as:

• Cincinnati Ballet
• Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
• Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
• Cincinnati Opera
• Cincinnati Art Museum
• Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art
• More than 100 other museums and galleries

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For more information about lifestyle, arts, culture and recreational amenities in Blue Ash and the Greater Cincinnati region visit:

• Northern Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network
• Enjoy the Arts