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Join us on Friday, May 9 at 6 PM for the screening of part one and two of Laying the Foundations, a multimedia storytelling project spearheaded by Asa Featherstone, IV, chronicling Black shoppers' impact on Findlay Market over the years. Through honest portraits, interviews, and archives, it highlights the deep impact Black communities have had on the market—past, present, and future. This project is about visibility, truth, and reclaiming space in a city shaped by gentrification and change. After each screening, we will host a panel discussion to dive even deeper into the subject matter covered in the film.

Schedule of Events
6:00 PM: Doors open

6:15 - 6:45 PM: Part 1 Laying the Foundation (19 minutes)

6:45 - 7:15 PM: Panel Discussion

7:15 - 7:30 PM: Part 2 Laying the Foundation (15 minutes)

7:30 - 8:15 PM: Panel Discussion / Q+A

This special event is free to the public, but, due to limited seating, we require registration ahead of time. This event will be held at KIWAVI - 1805 Elm Street, Floor 2, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Doug Benson has hosted the weekly comedy podcast Doug Loves Movies since 2006, which is recorded in front of live audiences in Los Angeles and at clubs all over the U.S. Benson and his guests talk about movies and then play movie related games. Guests have included such notables as John Lithgow, film critic Leonard Maltin, Brian Posehn, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt and Jon Hamm. If you love movies, you'll love DOUG LOVES MOVIES!

Commonwealth Sanctuary is Cincinnati’s home for exquisitely curated live entertainment. Each week we bring you hilarious stand-up comedians, intimate concerts, unique theater productions, live podcast recordings, and so much more.

Commonwealth Sanctuary is housed in the recently renovated, historic former Tower Methodist Church, originally built in 1914. It is no longer a church! Rather, we have converted the purpose of this beautiful old building to bringing you exquisitely curated live entertainment. We have, however, gone to great lengths to preserve the original character of the building while updating for it’s new purpose. We retained all the original stained glass windows and custom-built, curved pews.

We have added a full concession stand with draft beer and wine, as well as many canned drinks, including cocktails and Delta-9 beverages. We partner with local Dayton, KY business Kate’s Catering for our prepared food options. We have added full lighting and sound systems, as well as a complete broadcast-quality video system for recording events and live podcasts. We are exclusively partnered with Third Rule Media to produce our recorded content.

THE BENSON MOVIE INTERRUPTION: YOUR CHOICE is a show where comedian Doug Benson (SUPER HIGH ME, @midnight) invites some of his comedy friends to sit in the front row of the theater with mics, cracking wise during a screening of a movie that YOU choose. That’s right, audience members are encouraged to bring a dvd/blu ray of a film they would like to see ripped apart (lovingly) and a vote will be held to determine which one we watch.

Commonwealth Sanctuary is Cincinnati’s home for exquisitely curated live entertainment. Each week we bring you hilarious stand-up comedians, intimate concerts, unique theater productions, live podcast recordings, and so much more.

Commonwealth Sanctuary is housed in the recently renovated, historic former Tower Methodist Church, originally built in 1914. It is no longer a church! Rather, we have converted the purpose of this beautiful old building to bringing you exquisitely curated live entertainment. We have, however, gone to great lengths to preserve the original character of the building while updating for it’s new purpose. We retained all the original stained glass windows and custom-built, curved pews.

We have added a full concession stand with draft beer and wine, as well as many canned drinks, including cocktails and Delta-9 beverages. We partner with local Dayton, KY business Kate’s Catering for our prepared food options. We have added full lighting and sound systems, as well as a complete broadcast-quality video system for recording events and live podcasts. We are exclusively partnered with Third Rule Media to produce our recorded content.

Enjoy a magical evening of late-night shopping, food, drinks, and an outdoor movie under the stars! Browse MAC shops after hours, grab a bite from food vendors, and unwind at this relaxed summer event.

Support local entrepreneurs and shop small this holiday season! Find exclusive deals, handcrafted gifts, and one-of-a-kind treasures while meeting the passionate business owners behind The MAC.