Dan Ledbetter Photography: Events

RECENT EVENTS

2010-09-14T03:52:00.000-07:00

Upcoming 2010-2011 Events!

To See the Full Gallery of Photos of each of the event below:

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(in some cases you may have to contact us for the event code)

CHCA High School, The Odd Couple, October 1, 2, and 3

See The Old Couple photo album here!

Highlands High School, Twelfth Night: October 21-24

CHCA Electric Strings Concert: October 26

West Clermont Dance Company: October 30

Campbell County High School, The Diviners, November 12 and 13

Walnut Hills High School: The Sound of Music, November 18-20

Lebanon Jr. High School: Seussical Jr., November 18 and 19

Seven Hills Middle School: Antigone, November 19 and 20

Highlands Middle School: Once on This Island, November 18, 20-22

Glen Este High School: Fame, December 3-5

Lebanon High School: Thoroughly Modern Millie, December 10-12

Campbell County Middle School: Little Women, December 17

DKS and Mitchell Finke: West Side Story, January 7-9

CHCA Middle School: Seussical, January 14-16

Campbell County High School: The Odd Couple, February 18-20

CHCA ArtBeat, April 9, 2011

Cincinnati Hills' A Magical Musical Night of Disney

2009-11-16T07:37:00.001-08:00

The school's All-School Revue took place this past weekend. Be sure to click on one of the photos below to see more photos at Flickr. The full gallery will be available soon, linked above.

Ballet Tech Cincinnati, The Emerald City

2009-10-17T04:21:00.000-07:00

CHCA High School, The Three Musketeers

2009-10-17T04:17:00.000-07:00

Troy Bausch, the Technical Director

Highlands HS Cast and Crew of Twelve Angry Jurors

2009-10-17T03:30:00.000-07:00

Some random photos of the cast and crew. Click on any image to be carried to Flickr to see the rest of the cast.

Jason Burgess, the Director

CincinnatiUSA CVB June Fam Tour

2009-06-23T09:03:00.000-07:00

The CincinnatiUSA CVB's Fam Tour, short for Familiarization Tour, began at the Duke Energy Center, where the guests were treated to a tour of the convention center on Segways. There was a brief Segway orientation and then every one was off.

Dan Lincoln, President and CEO of the Bureau, was seeking any takers to race him around the facility.

After the tour of the facility, the hosts and guests gathered on the second level for a reception, with the cuisine provided by Ovations and the decor by Accent on Cincinnati.

The cayenne sour cherry heart-shaped chocolate was to die for!

There was an unexpected performance by the extremely funky Exhale Dance Tribe, performing to Bootsy Collins track. Bootsy appeared with the dancers as a surprise.

After the reception, the crew walked to Fountain Square and had some drinks and hor'dourves at Via Vite.

From Via Vite, we walked to Bootsy's, where, along the way, we came upon a street performer.

Barrie Perks, Vice President, Sales and Services of CincinnatiUSA CVB, and ever the party pooper, threatened to extinguish the man's entertainment.

The guests finished the first half their Fam at Bootsy's.

On Friday morning, everyone gathered on the terrace of the Hilton’s Belvedere Room. It was a spectacular morning.

After breakfast, we hopped on a private coach and toured downtown. One of our stops, the Reds Stadium.

A visit to Cincinnati would not be complete without lunch at Skyline, where Cincinnati's vice mayor joined us.

The guests concluded their tour at Cincinnati's National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

The finale included a wonderful brief concert by Cincinnati's Super Choir. (The young boy in the white suit. He's got a killer voice!)

World Choir Games 2012 Press Conference

2009-06-22T06:30:00.000-07:00

Cincinnati, OH will be the first American city to host the bi-annual World Choir Games in 2012. The announcement took place on Thursday on Fountain Square.

What an honor for Cincinnati!

(See all the photos here.)

Appropriately, opening the festivities was the Cincinnati Children's Choir.

President of Interkultur, Gunter Titsch, being interviewed by Cincinnati's Channel 5 news.

Cincinnati Opera represented at the press conference. What a voice!

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra represented at the presser. The violinist plays a mean banjo, which, he told me, he taught himself.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins, a resident of Cincinnati.

Bootsy signs autographs

Girls choir/ensemble from Cincinnati's School for the Creative and Performing Arts

Dan Lincoln, President and CEO of CincinnatiUSA CVB, Gunter Titsch, President of Interkulter, and Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory.

Mr. and Mrs. Bootsy Collins listen to the choir.

Hamilton County Commission David Pepper

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory and First Lady of Ohio Frances Strickland

Mayor Mallory presents a proclamation to Interkultur

Cincinnati's very own Kolping Sangorchor

Pops conductor extraordinaire and the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer

What a great turnout!

The First Lady of Ohio and Who Dey cuttin' the rug

Venus Kent of the CincinnatiUSA CVB played an important role in securing the World Choir Games 2012 for Cincinnati. Kudos to Venus!

Gunter Titsch and Dan Lincoln

Showbiz Dance Academy 2009 Dance Portraits

2009-06-15T03:42:00.000-07:00

Yes, that is my daughter NOT looking at the camera!

Ballet Tech Cincinnati, Myth

2009-05-12T04:07:00.000-07:00

The dancers of Ballet Tech Cincinnati performed Myth at the Aronoff recently. This is a very talented group of performers. Ballet Tech Cincinnati, under the very capable leadership of Marvel Gentry Davis, has several performances throughout the year. Be sure to check them out.

West Clermont Dance Academy

2009-05-12T03:12:00.000-07:00

The 7th Annual An Evening of Dance

West Clermont Dance Academy

2009-04-22T02:35:00.000-07:00

This week I photographed the West Clermont Dance Company's dance portrait. Next week, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturda, the Company will be performing their seventh annual An Evening of Dance. Be sure to include it as one of your weekend activities.

You can go here to Flickr and do the slideshow thing or scroll down. Enjoy the photos!

CHCA Hall of Excellence, Inaugural Induction Ceremony

2009-04-10T06:47:00.000-07:00

The Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy held there first annual Hall of Excellence Induction Ceremony, recognizing those individuals within the school's athletic community. The keynote speaker: Anthony Munoz, himself a Hall of Famer.

Randy Brunk, Head of Schools

Anthony Munoz, keynote speaker, former Cincinnati Bengal, Hall of Famer

Cliff Hern, Athletic Director

Ryan Betscher, Class of 2000, Football

Audra Falk, Class of 2001, Tennis

Amanda Holbrook, Class of 1998, Basketball

Ron Bell, Former Head of Athletic Committee

Bob Gardner, Former Athletic Director

Dr. Mark Synder, Former Team Physician

CHCA performs Into the Woods

2009-03-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, CHCA High School brought the theater community one of their greatest productions, Into the Woods. As always, the young thespians were incredible. Susan Jung is to be commended for the wonderful directing she gave the students. And, Troy Bausch outdid himself again with the technical piece. This was some of the finest lighting I have seen.

Enjoy the photos!

To see more, you can click on any of the above images, and you will be transported to Flickr.

Walnut Hills JH performance of Willy Wonka

2009-03-04T09:28:00.000-08:00

The junior high students of Walnut Hills will be performing Willy Wonka this weekend, beginning this Thursday. Be sure to check out these talented kids. If any of you have ever seen the Willy Wonka with Gene Wilder (was Gene Wilder, right), the young man playing Willy sounds just like him. He's wonderful.

Walnut Hills High School, Romeo and Juliet

2009-02-11T09:54:00.000-08:00

Walnut Hills Cast of of Romeo and Juliet

2009-02-10T07:16:00.000-08:00

The following are a few random photos of the cast of Walnut Hills' Romeo and Juliet production, taking place this weekend. Click on any of the photos and you will be directed to Flickr, where you can view the rest of the cast photos.

Actually, this young lady is their stage manager.

And, if memory serves me correctly, this is Romeo.

CHCA's Steel Drum Band, Lab Band, and EJO w/special guest Son del Caribe

2009-02-10T06:38:00.000-08:00

This past weekend the CHCA bands put on a incredible performance with special guests Son del Caribe, a Cincinnati-based latin music group. It was the sound of Caribbean music all evening.

Dan Grantham, CHCA Music Director. The kids' superb playing ability is a testament to Dan's incredible leadership.

The Steel Drum Band, a fairly new addition to the CHCA line-up of musical groups.

You may recognize this young lady as a Cincinnati television commercial celebrity.

Rhythm section of the Lab Band. (Did I spell rhythm correctly?)

Matt Warner is a new addition to the CHCA music staff, preparing the children in Middle School for Lab Band and EJO. His sax playing rocked the joint. Or, should I say jazzed the joint.

EJO rhythm section.

EJO brass

Son del Caribe performing at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

2009-02-10T06:29:00.000-08:00

Son del Caribe, a Cincinnati-based latin music group, were the special of CHCA, performing with the school's Steel Drum Band, Lab Band, and Electric Jazz Orchestra.

The rhythm section

The out front folks, who worked hard to liven up the audience.

Como se dice "Cuttin' the rug" en espanol? (Forgive my imprecise Spanish.)

Glen Este High School performs Footloose

2009-01-23T08:33:00.001-08:00

CHCA Middle School production, High School Musical

2009-01-22T04:44:00.000-08:00

The middle schoolers of CHCA performed before a soldout crowd four nights in a row the famous Disney show, High School Musical.

BREAK FOR A CRASS COMMERCIAL MESSAGE: Upcoming productions I will be photographing include: Walnut Hills' production of Romeo and Juliet, Lebanon High School's production of Footloose, Glen Este High School's production of Footloose (which debuts this Friday night), and Walnut Hills Junior High's production of Willy Wonka. Please contact me if you, as a theater director, believe you, the young thespians, and their parents would benefit from the quality work you see on this site.

Cincinnati Ballet Nutcracker Kids

2008-12-16T16:11:00.000-08:00

I returned to the Aronoff to photograph the kids on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Portraits were made of each of the children in their costumes. Below are more candids I took of the kids backstage.

The kids killed time playing games.

A make-up artist prepared the kids for the stage.

The soldiers were waiting to be called out for the battle scene.

Cincinnati Ballet Nutcracker Kids

2008-12-13T07:43:00.000-08:00

Children of the Otto M. Budig Academy of the Cincinnati Ballet have an opportunity each year to perform in the Ballet's yearly performance of the Nutcracker. This year I have the honor of photographing the Nutcracker kids. My first day with them was during a technical rehearsal, during which time I took a few candids of them hanging around backstage and during spacing (in a nutshell, being at the right place at the right time on stage).

For some of these kids, this was their first time on the big stage. Looks like they are oohing and ahing at the hugeness of it all. The stage, indeed, is quite impressive.

Walnut Hills Performance of Rent

2008-11-18T06:33:00.001-08:00

This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 20, 21, and 22, at 7:30, the students of Walnut Hills High School will be performing Rent, a rock musical, which tells the story of impoverished young artists trying to make their way in New York. Yesterday, I photographed their dress rehearsal. This is a fine collection of young actresses and actors. Be sure to make it out to see their show.

West Clermont Dance Academy

2008-11-17T05:52:00.000-08:00

West Clermont Dance Company of the West Clermont Institute for the Performing Arts (WeCIPA) performed last Friday, which, I believe, is their first school performance of the year. Be sure to make a note to yourself to check their web site at the end of April for the dates of their annual An Evening of Dance in May.

CHCA Strings Concert

2008-11-17T02:53:00.000-08:00

Midwest Cheer Elite

2008-11-10T02:12:00.001-08:00

Midwest Cheer Elite is a collection of exceptional cheer dancers. They have shelves and shelves of trophies on the walls to attest their excellence. I was honored to photo these young athletes. Enjoy some photos from that shoot.

CHCA Jr. High Football vs. Clark (8th) and New Richmond (7th)

2008-10-16T06:29:00.000-07:00

The undefeated CHCA 8th Grade team played the undefeated Clark. CHCA won. What a game! Clark was a formidable opponent. (Clark is in white uniforms. New Richmond, the 7th graders, are in red, some of whom you'll see below.)

The white-uniformed player was a powerhouse. When he hit a player, you could hear the impact from half way across the field. It took four guys to finally get him down during this play.

Women's Health Experience

2008-10-13T06:40:00.000-07:00

Please go here to view the photo gallery and to purchase prints. Go here to view the blog entry, where there are highlights of the event.

CHCA's Cotton Patch Gospel

2008-10-10T02:49:00.000-07:00

The young thespians of CHCA will be performing their fall production, the Cotton Patch Gospel, beginning this weekend (tonight) in the Lindner Auditorium,. October 10th and 11th at 7:30 and October 12th at 3:30. You can check out the schedule of all of the CHCA fine arts performances here. The following are some highlights of the show.

Edgewood Football Parents

2008-10-06T05:42:00.001-07:00

UPDATE: Photos are available for viewing. Go here.

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Enjoy some highlights of the day.

CHCA JV vs. Dayton Christian

2008-09-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

CHCA JV Football vs. Western Brown

2008-09-14T04:10:00.001-07:00

102nd Infantry Division 60th Reunion Photos

2008-09-03T08:58:00.001-07:00

CHCA Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Summit Country Day

2008-08-27T02:58:00.001-07:00

CHCA Jr. Varsity vs. Wyoming Jr. Varsity Football

2008-08-23T16:30:00.000-07:00

Some favorites:

National Softball Association tournament at Tealtown

2008-07-06T14:42:00.001-07:00

Mason Fastpitch Softball

2008-06-28T13:09:00.000-07:00

The following are highlights from a recent Mason Youth Organization softball game:

CHCA Middle School Band Concert

2008-05-22T07:09:00.000-07:00

Mr. Thomas, Middle School band director, is moving on. This was his last performance with the kids he has so expertly trained. We wish you and yours well, Mr. Thomas.

Members from the High School's EJO joined the Jazz Band.

CHCA EJO and Lab Band Concert

2008-05-20T09:11:00.001-07:00

If you have never heard EJO perform, you are missing one of life's sweetest treats. This band of young musicians is, without a doubt, as good as any professional big band you will find in Cincinnati. Do yourself a favor and create a reminder in your Outlook to check CHCA's Fine Arts calendar of events and attend one of their performances next year. You'll be glad you did.

Black American Softball Association Game

2008-05-17T13:57:00.000-07:00

CHCA High School Choral Concert

2008-05-14T15:35:00.001-07:00

Showbiz Dance Academy

2008-05-11T15:21:00.000-07:00

The following are some of the photos I recently took of the the Showbiz Dance Academy students. The academy is located in Landen. The owner/instructor is Kristie Eckman.

I am a little partial to this one. She's my oldest daughter.

And, this is my youngest. Yeah, they are 11 years apart!

WECIPA's An Evening of Dance

2008-05-08T16:24:00.001-07:00

WECIPA is the acronym for the West Clermont Institute of Performing Arts. Last weekend the dance troupe had their sixth annual An Evening of Dance. The dancers, under the leadership of Anne Irwin, are an incredibly talented group. The following are some highlights:

CHCA Sacred Music Concert

2008-05-07T15:46:00.000-07:00

The setting in St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was exquisite and performance was inspiring. Good job CHCA.

AAU Girls Super Regional Tournament

2008-03-28T09:06:00.000-07:00

FINAL UPDATE: Saturday games are now available. The games and/or teams photographed consist of:

U10 Stars
U11 Breakers
U11 Bruins
U12 Stars
U12 Dayton Hoopstars
Lady Hoopstars vs. Cincy Swish
MBA Warriors vs. Breakers

UPDATE: Friday games are now available. Saturday games forthcoming. Friday games consisted of:

Hoopstars vs. Vipers
Ohio Team vs. West Virginia Thunder
Southern Ohio Magic vs. Angels
Indiana Elite vs. Dayton Metro
MBA Elite vs. Bruins
Cincy Swish vs. Jaguars
Angels vs. Vipers
Indy Wildcats vs. WV Breakers

UPDATE: Photos of the championship games on Sunday are available now for viewing. Games played on Friday and Saturday are forthcoming.

While you wait for the photos, some highlights from the championship games on Sunday.