Presented by Friends of Cincinnati Classical Academy

2026 Classical Renaissance Gala

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About This Event

Join us for the Classical Renaissance Gala at Cincinnati’s historic Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Netherland Plaza. The evening will celebrate the success of Cincinnati Classical Academy and feature a keynote address by CLASSICAL’s own, Michael S. Rose.

  • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • Time: 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Location: Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Netherland Plaza
  • Address: 35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Directions)
  • Dress Code: Formal attire, Black-tie optional

Keynote: Why I Lead a Classical School

Michael Rose, a national leader in the classical education movement, is founding Headmaster and Superintendent of Cincinnati Classical Academy. He holds degrees in Architecture (DAAP), English (Brown), and Education (Xavier). He is a veteran teacher and holds an Ohio principal license and the post-grad Certificate of School Management and School Leadership from Harvard Business School. He is author of The Art of Being Human: What “Old Books” Can Tell Us (and Warn Us) About Living in the 21st Century (Angelico Press, 2023). His forthcoming book, The Subversive Art of a Classical Education, will be published in January 2026 (Regnery). He is the author and editor of Classical Compass Rose, available on Substack, and a primary contributor to The Sentinel.

For any questions, please contact Katie.MetzConsulting@gmail.com

About This Event

Join us for the Classical Renaissance Gala at Cincinnati’s historic Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Netherland Plaza. The evening will celebrate the success of Cincinnati Classical Academy and feature a keynote address by CLASSICAL’s own, Michael S. Rose.

  • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • Time: 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Location: Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Netherland Plaza
  • Address: 35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Directions)
  • Dress Code: Formal attire, Black-tie optional

Keynote: Why I Lead a Classical School

Michael Rose, a national leader in the classical education movement, is founding Headmaster and Superintendent of Cincinnati Classical Academy. He holds degrees in Architecture (DAAP), English (Brown), and Education (Xavier). He is a veteran teacher and holds an Ohio principal license and the post-grad Certificate of School Management and School Leadership from Harvard Business School. He is author of The Art of Being Human: What “Old Books” Can Tell Us (and Warn Us) About Living in the 21st Century (Angelico Press, 2023). His forthcoming book, The Subversive Art of a Classical Education, will be published in January 2026 (Regnery). He is the author and editor of Classical Compass Rose, available on Substack, and a primary contributor to The Sentinel.

For any questions, please contact Katie.MetzConsulting@gmail.com

Getting There

Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Netherland Plaza
35 W 5th St.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
United States