CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Johnny Schott, a musician and concert/event producer whose Cincinnati career dated from before a stint with Cincinnati band the Heywoods, died Wednesday at his home in Tennessee. 

Musician and friend Leroy Ellington says Schott woke up Wednesday morning, said good morning to his wife, and collapsed to the floor a few minutes later.

Schott was highly visible on the Cincinnati music scene in the late 60's and early 70's, including a some time with the Heywoods before they had their biggest hit; he was the co-writer of one of their songs called "The Watcher".  Brian O'Donnell of WVXU interviewed Schott about his early career and the interview in two parts can be heard here and here (2nd guest) on

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Summerfair Cincinnati, a non-profit 501(c) 3 with offices in Anderson Township, will host its annual exhibit featuring the artwork of students from five area colleges and universities. Fifteen local art students have been selected to display their artwork in Summerfair Cincinnati’s 2012 Emerging Artist Exhibition on display Feb. 10 through Feb. 29.

The Emerging Artist Exhibition will feature students who were nominated by their professors and juried into the exhibit. They represent the next generation of artists to emerge in the local arts community.

“The art these students submit is outstanding,” said Sharon Strubbe, Executive Director of Summerfair Cincinnati. “This exhibit is a wonderful opportunity for the students to showcase their best work, and for the community to see the young talent that Cincinnati has to offer.”

The exhibition will showcase a diverse collection of art.

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - On February 10 and 11, 2012, the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati will be rocking with more than 25 local blues bands. The Cincy Blues Society's Winter Blues Fest celebrates over two decades of supporting the Blues with the same great music, but a new location. The annual festival showcases the best local and regional Blues musicians for two nights, from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am.