Celebrating Art, Nature, and Wellness at BLINK CINCINNATI 2024

The Osher Center is partnering with the Cincinnati Parks Foundation on an exciting BLINK installation created in partnership with Kolar Design, Moerlein Lager House, Warm Construction, Hollywood Casino and Graphic Village, at the Schmidlapp Lawn of Smale Riverfront Park, adjacent to Moerlein. The Cincinnati Parks Foundation’s installation will highlight the healing nature of Cincinnati's parks, and their emerging partnership with the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati.  The Foundation will provide a mindfulness-to-movement experience with a focus on community and wellness to give attendees different ways to experience the park from day to night. 

As you explore Blink, be sure to stop by the Schmidlapp Lawn for special classes provided by the Osher Center, including yoga, tai chi, and movement from 1:00 – 4:30 pm, with 30-minute classes offered every hour on the hour. You’ll be rested and recharged, ready to explore all that Blink has to offer including the Foundation’s outdoor disco.  Plus, stop by the Moerline Lager House for a healthy menu powered by culinary medicine experts from the Osher Center.

BLINK Class Schedule

Join Cincinnati Parks Foundation and the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati at the Schmidlapp Lawn at Smale Riverfront Park for special classes that emphasize the connection of nature and wellness.

Friday, October 18, 2024:

• 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm Tai Chi in Nature with Derek Johnson, L.Ac, MSOM, DMQ, Certified Medical Qigong & Tai Chi Instructor, Osher Center for Integrative Health
• 5-6 p.m. Drum Circle led by Praise Ekeng & Baoku Moses, Ijo Ugo Performing Arts
• 8-11 p.m. Outdoor Dance Party with Heroes Rise & DJ Vader

Saturday, October 19, 2024:

• 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm Yoga in Nature with Tian Philson, RYT200, Osher Center for Integrative Health
• 5-6 p.m. HealthRHYTHMS Drum Circle led by the Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition
• 8-11 p.m. Outdoor Dance Party with Heroes Rise & DJ Vader

Sunday, October 20, 2024:

• 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm Get Moving in Nature with Victoria Morgan, MFA, retired Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Ballet, Osher Center for Integrative Health
• 5-6 p.m. Drum Circle led by Praise Ekeng & Baoku Moses, Ijo Ugo Performing Arts
• 8-11 p.m. Outdoor Dance Party with Heroes Rise & DJ Vader

Special Plant-Based Menu in Collaboration with the Moerlein Lager House

• Mediterranean Hummus Bowl: Hummus bowl topped with quinoa, spinach leaves, red onion, Heirloom cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, drizzled with lemon infused extra virgin olive oil.
• Oven-roasted Vegetable Farro Bowl: roasted yellow onion, cauliflower, red pepper, tossed with olive oil, cumin, paprika, cardamom, cinnamon and lemon juice. Served on a bowl of farro in creamy tahini sauce.
• Impossible Chili: Bowl of our house special chili made with plant-based protein

What is BLINK?

BLINK is the nation's largest immersive event. The awe-inspiring free public art event takes place over four nights in the urban core of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with large-scale projection mapping, media light sculptures, murals, and more by local, national, and international artists.

The immersive experience is made possible through the collaboration of the Cincinnati Parks, Osher Center for Integrative Health, Kolar Design, Moerlein Lager House, Clear Sound Design, Graphic Village, Warm Construction, and High Tech Signs.