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e tried something a little different for this third annual issue of Discover magazine: We went with a theme.

Our goal was to tell you ways in which you can “live it up” in Greater Cincinnati, pampering yourself, a friend or loved one in any number of ways.

Soothing spa treatments. Spectacular meals. Luxurious lodging. It’s all in here. Plus the usual lists of attractions, arts, shopping and sports that we’ve had in the past.

And before you get to our picks, you’ll find out what some local celebrities love to do around town. Channel 19 co-anchor Sheila Gray favors Jean Robert at Pigall’s.

Musician Jake Speed is a big fan of Shake It Records.

Singer Kathy Wade looks to the Krohn Conservatory for special occasions. And there’s a lot more on pages 14-16.

I was waiting for a massage at Spa Chocolat in January (my wife signed me up for a time slot after I got her and her sister a gift certificate there). A woman came in and told the friendly folks at the service counter that her husband was about to turn 50 and she wanted to do something really special for him.

OK, so I was eavesdropping. But that conversation made me believe we were on to something here.

Everybody has something to celebrate at some point.

Right?

So look inside. There are some great ideas for the next special occasion in your life.

Michael Perry, Discover editor

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Ever wonder what some of the most expensive hotel rooms in Cincinnati look like? Check them out in Cincy Business. Page 60.

To share your comments about this publication, e-mail mperry@enquirer.com, or send notes to 312 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Inside this issue 8 Cincy Vitals

Pick a number, any number: We have all sorts of stats from the region, including demographic breakdowns, weather, housing and income data.

14 Cincy People What’s your favorite place to celebrate? We asked eight local celebrities that question and several others.

Quick stop: Three names you should know.

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True hollywood story: A local couple marries E! style.

Also: Unique places to hold wedding ceremonies, planning advice, ideas for bachelor and bachelorette parties. Pages 21-23 Relax, will ya: Special spa choices for men and women. Page 24 Let’s get physical: How to find a personal trainer. Page 26 Special delivery: 10 unique gift ideas to make someone’s day. Page 28 Happy birthday to you: Three places to hold a fun party for kids. Page 30 Pick a school, any school: We have information on more than two dozen area higher education institutions. Page 32 Sheila Gray, co-anchor for Fox 19 Morning News, shares some of her favorite things about the area. Page 14.

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About the cover Photo illustration: Ron Huff, Michael E. Keating Pictured: The hands belong to Mary Sowers, co-owner of Hyde Park Hair and Body Works. The model was hired out of Chicago and happened to be Cincinnati native Shadia Haddad, a former St. Ursula Academy volleyball star.

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The Cincinnati Bell/WEBN fireworks draw roughly 500,000 people every Labor Day weekend. Check out area events for the next year. Pages 90-92.

40 Cincy Food

Calling all shopoholics: More than 20 shopping options in the area. Page 70

Nothing could be finer … than dining at these restaurants.

Isn’t it romantic: Set the right tone with the right meal. Page 42 Special seating: Eat in the kitchen and watch the chef at work. Page 44 Can’t find an ingredient? Check out these specialty stores. Page 45 Little help for moms: These places aim to make your dinner planning easier. Page 46

74 Cincy Arts Take everyone often: Try a family membership to a museum or theater.

Something for everybody: More than 35 places to visit or catch a show. Page 76

80 Cincy Sports

48 Cincy Fun Return on your investment: Memberships to area attractions can be a great value.

Plenty to do: Check out our list of 16 things to do.

Page 52 Quick stop: Hot air balloon rides are another way to have some fun. Page 58

60 Cincy Business Sleep like a celeb: We tell you about the most luxurious hotel rooms in town.

Be it ever so humble: If you like the comforts of home, try a local bed & breakfast. Page 64 Travel in style: Here are five limo options for a special night out. Page 68

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Miss our 2006 edition?

You can still go online at Cincinnati.Com/ Discover to view PDF pages. Last year, we told you about 30-some local participants in reality TV shows (that number has definitely grown), what the book "Weird Ohio" said about our area and which 20 National Historic Landmarks call Greater Cincinnati home.

There are also a limited number of 2006 editions of Discover available for purchase.

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The Great American wedding: Two baseball fans get married on the Reds’ diamond.

Hey, Reds fans: How to get messages on the scoreboard – and more. Page 82 Party with the Blue Blob: How to get local college mascots at your event. Page 83 Feel the speed: Try the Richard Petty Driving Experience. Page 84 Be a sport: Connect with professional or college teams in town. Page 86 Hot item: Get tickets for the 2008 Ryder Cup in Louisville. Page 88

90 Cincy Calendar Clip and save: One year, more than 160 events to choose from. Hang on to this calendar of events.

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FROM DAYTON: Take I-75 South to I-275 East/South to SR 32 East (approx. 2 hrs.)

FROM COLUMBUS: Go South on US 23 through Chillicothe to SR 32 West. (approx. 2 hrs.)

FROM HUNTINGTON, WV: Travel US 52 West to US 23 North to SR 32 West. (approx. 2 hrs.)

TO GET TO MILLERS, ONCE IN ADAMS COUNTY: FROM THE WEST ON SR 32: Turn right at SR 247, turn left at Graces Run Rd. and go 6.5 miles. (Graces Run becomes Wheat Ridge Rd.) FROM THE EAST ON SR 32: Turn left at SR 41 (traffic light) and go just over 6 miles to Wheat Ridge Rd. Turn right and go a little over a mile.

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DISCOVER VITALS Our area by the numbers

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1,547,217

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Percentage of population that is male

Population (Ohio only)

2.1%

75

Percentage of population that is female

Hamilton County

74

Dearborn County

Increase in population from 2005

35.7

Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race breakdown

Average age of males

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2006 pop.

106,900 351,498 86,657 192,457 46,445 803,748 153,588 199,514

Boone (Ky.) Butler Campbell (Ky.) Clermont Dearborn (Ind.) Hamilton Kenton (Ky.) Warren

2006 age: 18+ 78,475 265,772 65,824 142,588 37,091 605,372 114,447 147,734

2011 pop.

124,465 367,143 85,077 204,535 52,248 769,548 155,734 232,974

2011 age: 18+ 93,049 281,369 65,594 154,054 40,395 585,962 117,204 175,326

Source: Claritas Inc.

Total employment in area (includes the counties of Butler, Clermont, Warren and Hamilton).

995,557

The area workforce makeup

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Executive & Professional Management Sales and marketing Health, legal and social professionals Engineers, scientists and computer professionals Educators Journalists and creative professionals

33.51% 7.72% 12.23% 4.37%

Administration & Support Management support Administration and clerical support Technical support

27.60% 3.72% 20.19%

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Source: Claritas Inc. Note: Statistics on this page are for the Ohio portion of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary Market Area, which includes Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana.

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Population counts and projections County

Asian 2%

Other 1%

Increase in price of houses since 2000

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Hispanic/ Latino 1%

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Service Personnel Health-care personnel Food and beverage Personal services Protective services

12.60% 1.83% 6.99% 2.50% 1.29%

Trade & Labor Construction Installation and repair Craft production Machine operators Assemblers Transportation Agriculture Laborers

26.29% 3.65% 6.38% 2.35% 3.59% 1.81% 3.65% 1.14% 3.70%

Source: Claritas Inc.

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Airport Temperature Avgerage Avg. Max Temperature Average Min. Temperature Max Temperature of 90 or Higher Min Temperature Below Freezing

Jan. Feb. Mar. April May 28.1 31.8 43.0 53.2 62.9

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58.0 73.5 71.0 68.0 67.5

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BUTLER COUNTY Place Beckett Ridge College Corner Fairfield Hamilton Jacksonburg Middletown Millville Monroe New Miami Olde West Chester Oxford Ross Seven Mile Sharonville Somerville South Middletown Trenton Wetherington

2006 total pop.

9,363 438 42,386 61,112 87 52,001 886 9,680 2,626 225 22,587 2,135 679 13,165 354 263 10,637 1,205

Area in square miles 4.86 0.27 20.99 21.61 0.02 25.66 0.59 15.51 0.89 0.35 5.88 1.70 0.76 9.81 0.29 0.11 3.79 0.70

Median Average Households Median value of income per square household household per person mile income units 37,851 710.9 $83,241 $196,457 22,334 808.3 $41,429 $91,316 27,697 825.2 $56,996 $143,502 19,927 1,146.5 $39,878 $104,273 16,810 1,578.9 $43,250 $105,769 21,870 859.7 $40,606 $112,220 23,448 585.4 $52,110 $122,348 28,957 242.5 $64,918 $149,772 17,550 1,073.3 $40,388 $79,103 35,200 2,44.3 $78,571 $160,417 14,524 1,051.7 $28,853 $158,434 21,430 474.9 $47,986 $123,537 22,833 341.7 $50,352 $125,765 33,121 622.1 $53,820 $140,533 15,897 451.7 $38,158 $87,667 17,234 906.5 $46,667 $88,750 23,653 1,041.5 $57,738 $135,919 86,320 630.4 $184,956 $390,805

Place Blanchester Butlerville Carlisle Corwin Five Points Franklin Harveysburg Hunter Landen Lebanon Loveland Park Loveland Maineville Mason Middletown Monroe Morrow Pleasant Plain South Lebanon Springboro Waynesville

2006 total pop.

4,375 292 5,425 322 3,333 12,457 702 1,708 13,748 19,889 1,737 11,539 1,638 29,735 52,001 9,680 1,524 173 2,977 16,286 3,055

Area in square miles 2.96 0.15 3.40 0.30 2.89 9.11 0.66 1.61 4.68 11.77 1.47 4.65 0.24 17.61 25.66 15.51 1.69 0.11 1.67 8.81 2.27

Median Average Households Median value of income per square household household per person mile income units 18,580 586.4 $39,434 $106,109 22,320 695.9 $60,526 $96,667 21,632 590.1 $51,272 $135,688 27,492 431.4 $62,500 $136,538 47,354 391.9 $120,833 $270,810 20,841 564.2 $42,420 $116,394 20,830 369.9 $51,103 $128,279 26,129 429.6 $49,639 $134,620 34,615 1,151.6 $71,894 $174,929 24,510 600.5 $55,030 $158,465 28,974 428.4 $51,585 $143,378 32,794 976.3 $64,972 $160,143 33,404 2,835.4 $71,121 $165,669 36,762 5,98.8 $82,583 $195,712 21,870 859.7 $40,606 $112,220 28,957 242.5 $64,918 $149,772 18,714 335.9 $38,639 $122,440 19,682 574.1 $56,944 $91,034 17,985 726.6 $40,323 $82,928 35,722 640.0 $84,319 $212,043 26,894 545.7 $55,538 $154,209

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HAMIILTON COUNTY Place Addyston Amberley Arlington Heights Blue Ash Bridgetown North Cherry Grove Cheviot Cincinnati Cleves Covedale Deer Park Dent Dillonvale Dry Run Elmwood Place Evendale Fairfax Fairfield Finneytown Forest Park Forestville Fruit Hill Glendale Golf Manor Grandview Greenhills Groesbeck Harrison Indian Hill Kenwood Lincoln Heights Lockland Loveland Park Loveland Mack North Mack South Madeira Mariemont

2006 total pop.

879 3,337 816 11,710 12,321 4,292 8,206 308,590 2,668 6,275 5,573 8,658 3,314 6,390 2,422 2,866 1,771 42,386 12,791 18,057 10,310 3,507 2,152 3,627 1,381 3,725 6,670 7,606 5,619 6,795 3,790 3,363 1,737 11,539 3,734 5,900 8,340 3,113

Area in square miles 0.87 3.48 0.26 7.66 3.37 1.13 1.16 77.97 1.59 2.80 0.86 6.01 0.90 4.75 0.33 4.77 0.76 20.99 3.99 6.51 3.68 1.25 1.67 0.58 4.36 1.23 2.94 3.70 18.53 2.33 0.74 1.22 1.47 4.65 3.08 3.70 3.37 0.85

Average income per person 18,057 52,158 20,833 42,113 26,548 27,933 22,860 23,195 22,148 33,907 25,297 29,323 26,619 49,216 14,651 50,871 22,185 27,697 28,817 25,273 35,216 35,540 57,131 21,737 23,251 27,139 25,661 21,010 88,646 37,922 14,084 18,302 28,974 32,794 36,970 41,061 36,954 37,032

Households per square mile 371.4 373.4 1,389.1 619.9 1,513.5 1,305.0 3,261.4 1,801.9 583.0 879.5 2,921.8 614.2 1,633.0 431.6 2,948.6 211.5 937.8 825.2 1,262.0 1,097.6 1,141.2 1,038.4 570.8 2,769.0 116.1 1,237.0 886.7 764.2 107.5 1,318.5 2,039.2 1,223.2 428.4 976.3 390.8 538.4 951.3 1,543.3

Median household income $43,295 $93,569 $36,596 $72,596 $52,697 $75,403 $40,809 $33,606 $56,477 $66,827 $45,363 $58,021 $50,781 $117,927 $31,586 $109,671 $47,265 $56,996 $60,814 $55,382 $69,089 $72,374 $94,828 $42,887 $41,014 $50,913 $57,483 $51,904 $186,875 $60,597 $21,873 $33,318 $51,585 $64,972 $91,062 $97,500 $69,693 $68,493

Median value of household units $71,250 $268,284 $87,857 $186,117 $129,342 $162,863 $111,547 $120,746 $126,946 $150,544 $123,655 $148,146 $130,911 $241,352 $77,037 $263,066 $123,148 $143,502 $135,350 $127,691 $182,297 $145,674 $257,229 $96,287 $125,000 $125,362 $130,181 $128,848 $892,333 $223,560 $78,512 $89,296 $143,378 $160,143 $199,088 $217,608 $195,919 $265,464

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6,348 3,982 4,659 10,029 3,132 6,701 2,312 545 9,324 10,106 7,490 19,953 5,136 4,538 10,258 13,165 3,551 4,709 9,741 4,462 2,135 4,811 12,728 3,426 3,226 2,611 7,732

3.76 1.44 3.11 5.32 0.77 1.42 2.32 1.08 1.84 1.94 2.52 3.12 2.07 1.05 2.92 9.81 1.11 1.11 4.96 1.54 1.20 2.97 4.09 0.80 1.34 2.59 2.88

26,576 26,751 36,204 50,857 23,138 21,850 38,600 39,440 21,353 22,313 25,104 21,170 24,868 26,260 25,939 33,121 36,744 22,441 26,965 21,114 49,444 47,660 27,975 31,107 40,107 28,338 47,661

DEARBORN COUNTY (IND.) Place Aurora Bright Dillsboro Greendale Hidden Valley Lawrenceburg Moores Hill St. Leon West Harrison

2006 total pop.

4,072 5,822 1,648 4,401 4,548 4,773 698 437 281

815.6 1,120.9 576.6 684.9 1,546.9 2,182.7 389.3 214.7 2,158.0 2,020.6 1,044.8 2,798.8 857.6 1,539.6 1,559.2 622.1 1,128.0 2,123.0 841.0 1,233.0 585.2 584.3 1,262.1 1,798.5 941.9 458.0 975.0

$37,823 $56,231 $69,589 $101,164 $52,053 $37,364 $59,427 $69,318 $42,261 $50,408 $61,664 $38,103 $64,611 $70,037 $44,488 $53,820 $88,848 $38,619 $48,440 $42,765 $118,220 $98,221 $52,659 $64,628 $66,229 $49,216 $103,221

$135,249 $132,478 $145,488 $268,163 $107,966 $109,525 $137,453 $175,000 $106,225 $95,672 $127,173 $117,365 $127,827 $144,295 $118,817 $140,533 $172,996 $122,326 $134,178 $117,145 $389,231 $251,951 $138,289 $136,895 $183,986 $98,718 $303,712

Median Average Households Median value of income per square household household per person mile income units 18,586 600.5 $37,479 $115,188 27,435 135.8 $74,949 $173,690 18,653 645.5 $35,197 $107,904 28,922 307.6 $54,832 $136,272 33,828 383.5 $82,565 $177,722 18,255 405.5 $32,602 $110,547 16,870 513.7 $45,430 $84,186 23,318 21.2 $49,318 $164,286 18,381 1,582.4 $28,000 $86,316

Area in square miles 2.78 14.31 1.01 6.05 4.22 4.90 0.48 7.16 0.09

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2006 total pop.

3,250 1,667 2,583 120 2,880 892 11,539 6,348 266 3,752 4,436 3,483 144 2,334 519 772 5,731 2,507 3,013

HouseArea in Average holds per Median square income square household miles per person mile income 1.37 21,161 937.3 $51,257 1.46 23,920 458.0 $47,794 1.34 16,469 746.1 $34,403 0.20 18,833 246.2 $41,429 1.20 31,002 877.0 $71,024 0.27 12,598 1,277.2 $24,273 4.65 32,794 976.3 $64,972 3.76 26,576 815.6 $37,823 0.40 15,611 253.7 $37,946 1.68 19,974 907.3 $40,554 1.95 24,877 845.6 $62,586 1.51 31,039 916.8 $60,026 0.42 19,583 131.9 $43,333 3.44 21,117 247.5 $46,586 0.24 22,375 781.9 $48,750 0.40 18,655 893.9 $28,889 2.28 23,662 1,035.1 $48,571 1.91 22,118 531.4 $44,321 1.75 26,216 740.6 $56,086

CAMPBELL COUNTY (KY.) Place Alexandria Bellevue California Claryville Cold Spring Crestview Dayton Fort Thomas Highland Heights Melbourne Mentor Newport

2006 total pop.

8,566 5,939 80 2,286 4,088 391 5,488 15,388 7,419 455 170 15,622

Area in square miles 5.38 0.94 0.24 6.97 4.75 0.10 1.33 5.67 2.27 0.90 0.54 2.72

Average income per person 26,862 21,459 19,156 29,404 31,038 23,817 17,078 31,779 23,133 28,480 33,132 18,909

Median value of household units $128,117 $127,180 $109,264 $71,111 $142,355 $72,571 $160,143 $135,249 $97,200 $121,496 $141,887 $142,572 $84,615 $126,008 $106,818 $119,595 $128,236 $106,192 $135,867

HouseMedian holds per Median value of square household household mile income units 565.8 $68,207 $141,070 2,773.2 $41,343 $87,556 104.2 $53,125 $120,833 124.6 $61,005 $121,973 344.0 $70,552 $160,386 1,365.4 $60,372 $114,118 1565.9 $35,241 $71,758 1,134.4 $57,360 $159,409 1,395.3 $43,959 $98,620 1,64.4 $63,929 $132,203 1,26.9 $77,206 $94,615 2,402.6 $33,586 $84,723

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1,326 3,519 2,758 269

1.22 1.42 3.71 0.05

18,007 29,699 36,820 28,309

KENTON COUNTY (KY.) 2006 total pop.

780 42,405 3,921 3,341 9,010 7,913 16,934 148 7,524 5,534 18,739 149 2,658 314 4,494 2,808 734 6,958 7,750 85 2,618

Place Bromley Covington Crescent Springs Crestview Hills Edgewood Elsmere Erlanger Fairview Fort Mitchell Fort Wright Independence Kenton Vale Lakeside Park Latonia Lakes Ludlow Park Hills Ryland Heights Taylor Mill Villa Hills Visalia Walton

Area in square miles 0.31 13.14 1.43 1.92 4.18 2.50 8.33 0.73 3.13 3.46 16.77 0.06 0.77 0.30 0.86 0.78 4.94 6.26 3.71 0.27 3.49

BOONE COUNTY (KY.) Place Burlington Florence Oakbrook Union Walton

2006 total pop.

14,925 26,313 9,492 4,414 2,618

Area in square miles 8.45 9.87 3.26 3.23 3.49

435.4 1,170.6 339.9 2,239.1

$40,345 $87,937 $48,951 $100,291 $60,010 $122,923 $62,879 $103,261

HouseMedian Average holds per Median value of income square household household per person mile income units 17,708 1061.3 $37,357 $76,222 20,771 1391.9 $36,360 $88,897 31,083 1175.7 $50,701 $176,620 39,698 745.1 $68,347 $190,251 37,581 735.6 $90,063 $182,305 20,807 1203.2 $50,152 $100,312 24,202 824.2 $48,543 $119,066 27,753 80.3 $67,188 $94,706 37,269 1,083.3 $55,145 $183,768 32,556 709.2 $58,509 $160,796 24,020 394.3 $61,362 $138,631 22,919 948.3 $52,083 $90,000 42,168 1,544.4 $65,939 $156,358 12,205 380.5 $26,500 $44,118 20,683 2,141.0 $44,000 $91,264 35,660 1,739.4 $49,205 $167,279 21,853 56.3 $53,594 $123,052 31,313 418.6 $70,221 $148,275 41,253 761.8 $85,608 $183,821 9,176 133.8 $18,056 $108,333 24,024 289.7 $53,564 $121,472

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CINCY TASTE “If I want something sincerely Cincinnati, we go to Montgomery Inn.”

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Where do you go to celebrate a special occasion?

My husband Ric and I like to try different places for special occasions, not just for variety, but because it gives us the impetus to get to more places around town. Some of our favorites have been JeanRobert at Pigall’s, Nicola’s, Daveed’s, Boca and The Precinct. In fact, a Valentine’s dinner at Nicola’s was where we decided to try to have another baby! (Gray is on maternity leave.)

Your favorite local restaurant?

Jean-Robert at Pigall’s. Not only is Jean-Robert one of the nicest people I know, he truly is a genius with food. Having a meal there is an event.

Where do you take out-of-town guests?

If I want something sincerely Cincinnati, we go to Montgomery Inn. But I also love Jean-Ro Bistro because of its atmosphere and excellent food.

Your favorite local event?

Germania’s Oktoberfest.

Your favorite local attractions?

Cincinnati Museum Center, Kings Island, Cincinnati Reds games and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

The Cincinnatian you’d most like to have lunch with?

Cincinnati native Steven Spielberg. I’d love to talk with him about what he remembers about Cincinnati, about creating the movie "blockbuster," and about his successful marriage to Kate Capshaw.

Where do you go to celebrate a special occasion?

It depends on the nature of the occasion, but if it’s really special, I like Orchids or the Palace.

Your favorite local restaurant?

Orchids, because I’m a vegetarian and they do the most incredible non-meat dishes.

Where do you take out-of-town guests?

It’s all based on age and interest, but my No. 1 stop would be the zoo because I think it’s spectacular. No. 2 is the Cincinnati Art Museum, and the No. 3 stop would be Eden Park.

Your favorite local event?

Bar none, it would have to be the fireworks (Riverfest).

It’s so exciting and on such a grand scale, it’s one of the true regional events that cuts across age lines, economics, gender, geography, everything.

Your favorite local attraction?

It’s kind of generic – it’s downtown Cincinnati. I take people on walking tours because it’s such a wonderful downtown and people are so amazed. It really wows them when I take them into the Carew Tower arcade – the finest example of art deco architecture in the U.S. The Cincinnatian you’d most like to have lunch with?

Päavo Jarvi. I think it would be great to know him, or even just listen to him.

Where do you go to celebrate a special occasion?

I’ve celebrated many birthdays, Valentine’s Days and New Year’s Eves at Arnold’s Bar & Grill, especially when the Cincinnati Dancing Pigs are playing their vintage jug band music.

Your favorite local restaurant?

I love the cozy atmosphere of Myra’s Dionysus. They serve the best plate of hummus in town, and I can’t get enough of the new falafel sandwich.

Where do you take out-of-town guests?

River Walk in Covington.

An artist recently painted a collection of murals that brings the history of the Ohio (River) to life. There’s also a series of statues along the street, one of which inspired a song I wrote about the first female riverboat pilot. The song and lady are known as "Captain Mary."

Your favorite local event?

Rivertown Breakdown – a one-day festival of the Cincinnati area’s best roots music. I’m never more proud of Cincinnati’s music scene than on this day when we all get together and help raise money to help clean up the Ohio River.

Your favorite local attractions?

Shake It Records has got to be the most eccentric record store in the country and one of my favorite local attractions. Whether I’m buying music or not, I always have a great time just checking out the odd collections that blanket the walls, like their Biz Markie cereal box or their Hank Williams etching.

The Cincinnatian you’d most like to have lunch with?

Pete Rose, so I could ask him what I can do to help put him in the Hall of Fame.

Where do you go to celebrate a special occasion?

We do a lot of celebrating at home because I’m a wonderful cook and love doing special meals. But when we go out to celebrate, it’s (the original) Montgomery Inn. We celebrated (husband) Bob’s 80th birthday there in April.

Your favorite local restaurant?

We actually have two. We live in Loveland, and I think Bravo is wonderful for Italian food. We also like it because it’s family all the way. Our other favorite is Roberto’s. It’s only been open a couple of months, but it’s some of the best international food you can find.

Where do you take out-of-town guests?

Union Terminal, definitely, just to stand there and look. The other is the Art Museum. You can’t do better than either one.

Your favorite local event?

That’s easy, I can’t wait every year for opera season to open in the summer. I look forward to it from the close of the season to opening night.

Your favorite local attractions?

Believe it or not, it’s the Little Miami River. I could sit there and watch it all day.

The other is Tall Stacks. It brings such incredible life and energy to our city.

The Cincinnatian you’d most like to have lunch with?

Päavo (Jarvi). I love the Symphony and Music Hall.

And Paavo is such an elegant conductor, so charming, I fall in love easily, can you tell? I think he should give a dinner party for all of us who love him. He could just stand there and be charming and I’d be happy.

Where do you go to celebrate a special occasion?

My wife, Linnea, always picks them, but I’ve become really partial to McCormick & Schmick’s downtown in the Westin.

Your favorite local restaurant?

I like Floyd’s of Cincinnati on Calhoun. I don’t eat a lot of red meat, but I really love the chicken.

Where do you take out-of-town guests?

We go downtown to Palomino’s. The food’s wonderful and the view of Fountain Square is a major bonus.

Your favorite local event?

I love and look forward to the Heritage Tours they do out of the Museum Center every year. I also love this (private) Memorial Day party a friend gives every year in Mount Adams – she has about 500 people and most of them are ones you want to see but haven’t seen since last year.

Your favorite local attractions?

That’s easy – the Aronoff Center when they have a big and beautiful Broadway play there.

The Cincinnatian you’d most like to have lunch with?

It’s a toss-up. Either Bill Cunningham or Andy Furman because I think they’d be the most entertaining lunch date in town.

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Where do you take out-of-town guests?

No one who visits me gets out of town without a visit to Graeter’s. Especially the Hyde Park one because there are a couple good restaurants and some really nice galleries right there.

Your favorite local event?

The Reds Opening Day. It’s not that I go every year, it’s because it’s a new beginning – yard work with the Reds on radio, a beer C.F. Payne, nationally known magazine on the deck when illustrator (Time, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, you’re finished.

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The Cincinnati Art Museum.

Where do you go to celebrate a It’s incredible and has so many special occasion? paintings that I truly love. After Usually it’s Embers in Kenwood, that, I’d have to say Union Termibut I also love the Palace because of nal because of the incredible arthe atmosphere. chitecture.

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Cincinnatian you’d most like to Well, I’m on a diet (40 pounds so have lunch with? far) but I still don’t have a single faI’d have to say Jim Dine so I vorite. It depends on what I feel like could give him grief about this areating – if it’s steak, I go to Embers, tificial distinction between “fine for big healthy salads, I like Through art” and illustrations. It really is the Garden. artificial and it really is baloney.

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Where do you go to celebrate a special occasion?

Always the Krohn Conservatory.

We just booked it and celebrated my mom’s 80th birthday there last October. It’s beautiful, fragrant and you have plenty of room to move around.

Your favorite local restaurant?

The Mount Adams Bar and Grille.

I gotta have the apple pie there a lot.

And the burger with grilled onions?

Can’t get enough.

Where do you take out-of-town guests?

We go to Mount Adams and drive around, check the views, then hit some of the parks. We have the best there are. I also like to take them to the Cincinnati Zoo and Newport Aquarium.

Your favorite local event?

The Crown Jewels of Jazz (an August concert she produces with nationally known jazz singers) and almost anything at the zoo.

Your favorite local attraction?

The Art Museum and always a stop at the restaurant.

Cincinnatian you’d most like to have lunch with?

I’d have to say George Clooney.

That wouldn’t be too hard on the eyes, now would it?

Where do you go to celebrate a special occasion?

Usually Arnold’s. It’s been a favorite place of mine for years just for the patio. And as for the acoustics, there’s no better place to sing or hear music.

Your favorite local restaurant?

The Cricket Lounge at the Cincinnatian Hotel – it’s elegant, the food’s good, the music’s great but not so loud you can’t talk.

Where do you take out-of-town guests?

I take them to the river. We go to Riverside Drive on the Covington side. I love the statues, the view and the houses lining the street.

Your favorite local event?

The Appalachian Festival every Mother’s Day weekend at Coney Island. So many of the events here have gotten so huge you can’t move or dally around talking to people.

But the Appalachian Festival has kept small and cozy and true to its roots.

Your favorite local attraction?

The river. Not a person, not some theme park, just the river. I find it endlessly fascinating.

The Cincinnatian you’d most like to have lunch with?

It would have to be Lib Stone and David Herriman (arts philanthropists) because those two know where every body is buried.

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Before the ceremony began, guests saw a trivia slide show on the couple, much like the movie trivia that moviegoers see before the feature film.

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Then they watched McKenrick walking down the red carpet toward her husband-to-be, wearing a champagne-colored silk dress and carrying a clutch purse instead of flowers.

After the ceremony, guests filed out of the theater for “intermission” in the lobby, where they snacked on popcorn, soft pretzels and nachos and were interviewed by a guest posing as an E! News reporter.

Then they returned to the theater for the reception, which included a Blues Brothers tribute from Leroy Ellington & the E-Funk Band, a DJ and dancing.

“For a year, Chris and I worked so hard to plan everything around the ceremony for our guests,” McKenrick said. “In the end, the ceremony became the most beautiful part. It was just us, being ourselves for everyone to see.”

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The Peterloon Estate in Indian Hill has 36 rooms, 19 fireplaces and 21 bathrooms. The mansion can be reserved for special events, including weddings.

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ant your wedding ceremony or reception to really wow your guests?

Here are five sought-after spots to celebrate tying the knot.

Prices listed are subject to change and may be negotiable; call for information.

Hilton Netherland Hall of Mirrors. The focal point of this two-story ballroom is a majestic staircase and an enormous golden mirror. Most receptions range from $75-$125 per person. 35 W. Fifth St., downtown, (513) 421-9100, www.hilton.com.

Peterloon Estate. Some rooms in the 1920s mansion and the grounds – which include a large lawn, formal garden, circular pool and eight-acre lake – can be reserved for special events. $7,500 to rent the facility for weddings; couples provide catering.

8605 Hopewell Road, Indian Hill, (513) 791-7600, www.peterloon.org/ events.htm.

Drees Pavilion at Devou Memorial Overlook. Amenities include an outdoor gazebo, a terrace and a ballroom. It features a stunning view of the Cincinnati skyline. $2,400-$3,000 to rent

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The Phoenix. The 19th-century former gentleman’s club features a marble staircase, Tiffany stained-glass windows and 35-foot ceilings. Most receptions range from $44-$100 per person. 812 Race St., downtown, (513) 721-8901, www.thephx.com.

Museums are perfect places to put your wedding on exhibit. m Cincinnati Art Museum: Room rentals range from $750-$6,000 plus $1,000 nonrefundable deposit; catering charge ranges from $75-$200 per guest. 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams, (513) 639-2347, www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. m Contemporary Arts Center: Room rental ranges from $2,000-$5,000; catering charge starts at $30 per person.

44 E. Sixth St., downtown, (513) 3458400, www.contemporaryartscenter.org/facilityrental. m National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: Minimum of $3,200 for Saturday night events; catering charge ranges from $30-$70 per person. 50 E. Freedom Way, downtown, (513) 333-7574, www.freedomcenter.org/about/facility-rental.

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Could you use help planning?

Here are some tips to find the right wedding consultant

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hould you hire a wedding consultant to plan your wedding? Yes, if neither you nor your families have the time or desire to plan your wedding, if you’re planning an out-of-town wedding or if you simply prefer – and can afford – professional help, wedding planning Web site www.theknot.com says.

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You can expect to pay a consultant 10 percent to 15 percent of your total wedding budget, The Knot says.

Some consultants charge by the hour, while others charge a flat fee depending on what you hire them to do – you don’t always have to hire a consultant to cover every single detail of your wedding from start to finish.

For example, you can schedule a consultation where the consultant provides a preparation guide and a list of vendors to check out. You can hire a consultant just to oversee things on the day before and day of the wedding. Or you can contract a consultant to work with you on a freelance basis to do specific tasks, such as scouting out locations, in which case you likely will pay by the hour.

To find a consultant, ask friends and family members, check local listings on wedding planning Web sites like The Knot or www.weddingchannel.com or call the Association of Bridal Consultants at (860) 355-0464.

The Knot recommends you ask yourself the following questions when you contact potential consultants: 1. Will the consultant commit to your budget and not push you in the direction of things you can’t afford?

2. Will the consultant devise a master plan mapping out all the little details, from announcements to decor?

3. Can the consultant name the best and most original locations in your area that would be suitable to your wedding size, style and budget?

4. Is the consultant familiar with the best florists, photographers, ca-

terers, bands and DJs in your price range? Can she or he explain their strong points to you briefly?

5. Can the consultant get any vendors to give you discounts?

6. Will the consultant read over the vendor contracts for you and keep an eye out for any traps?

7. Can the consultant create a timeline that tells everyone involved in the wedding what to do and when to do it? How will she or he make sure that everyone sticks to the schedule?

8. Will the consultant handle the invitations, from wording and ordering to the addressing and mailing?

9. Can the consultant counsel you on etiquette matters and alert you to hot wedding trends?

10. Will the consultant coordinate delivery, arrival and setup times with photographer, florist, musicians, caterer or banquet manager, etc.?

11. For the day of the wedding, will the consultant be willing to oversee the entire event by supervising vendors, troubleshooting emergencies and soothing nerves? Can she or he share any anecdotes that required performing above and beyond the call of duty?

12. Will the consultant be willing to step in as your advocate, conveying your visions and desires to vendors when you don’t feel up to the task?

13. Will the consultant help plan and book your honeymoon?

Whatever you do, The Knot cautions, don’t hire a consultant who doesn’t want to listen, is bossy, tries to convince you of what’s best for you, critiques your ideas, has no references or won’t sign a written agreement.

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Listen up guys and gals …

Before walking down the aisle, consider some of these suggestions for bachelor or bachelorette outings

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ooking for fun places to throw your bachelor or bachelorette party? On any given weekend, you can find both brides- and grooms-to-be celebrating their last days of singleness at the Hofbrauhaus in Newport (www.hofbrauhausnewport.com), in Cincinnati’s trendy Mount Adams neighborhood (www.mtadamstoday.com) and in Covington’s historic MainStrasse area (www.mainstrasse.org).

Beyond the bars, here are some other great ideas:

Five great bachelorette party ideas 1. Throw a Pure Romance party so everyone in the bridal party can stock up on “relationship enhancement” products from the privacy of someone’s home. (866) 766-2623, www.pureromance.com.

2. Indulge yourself at a spa party at Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa’s Kenwood, Northgate or West Chester Township locations, which offer private rooms. Minimum of six people required. (513) 923-5562, www.mitchellssalon.com.

3. Make your own perfume with French-grade natural essences at a private party at Studio des Parfums Galimard. Groups of six or more receive a 10 percent discount. 3218 Madison Road, Oakley, (513) 3217273, www.studiogalimardcinci.com.

4. Chow down on premium confections at a private chocolate tasting party at Marble Hill Chocolatier, 1989 Madison Road, O’Bryonville, (513) 3210888, www.marblehillchocolatier.com.

5. Create your own handbags with a Pursenalities on the Go inhome party. (513) 253-9400, www.otgpurse.com.

Five great bachelor party ideas 1. Horse around at Turfway Park in Florence, which offers live Thoroughbred racing during the fall, winter and early spring and simulcast racing from top tracks across the country year-round. 7500 Turfway Road, (800) 733-0200 or (859) 371-0200, www.turfway.com.

2. Pummel your pals at Diehard Paintball in Silver Grove, (859) 7817486, www.diehardpaintball.com; Hueston Woods Paintball in College Corner, (513) 664-3500, www.hwpaintball.com; Paintball Country in Hamilton, (513) 7793228, www.paintballcountryohio.com; or Queen City Paintball in Harrison, (513) 942-2255.

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Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa has three locations that offer private rooms for a day of party pampering.

3. Race around in go-carts at Eastgate Adventures, 3232 Omni Drive, Eastgate. $5.25 for a four-minute ride, $4.25 per ride for groups of eight to 20. (513) 753-8000.

4. Bet on a good time at any of the area’s three casinos in nearby southeast Indiana: Argosy Casino, (888) 274-6797, www.argosy.com/ cincinnati; Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, (888) 235-8377, www.belterracasino.com; or Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, (800) 472-6311, www.grandvictoria.com.

5. Tee off at any of the area’s nearly 100 golf courses. Go to www.Cincinnati.Com/golf for course information and tips from the pros.

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Paintball is good clean fun for the groom-to-be, except when he gets paint splatted all over him.

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A Spa for All Whether you’re a chocoholic or workaholic, there’s one nearby for you How to get the most from your massage

By Amy Howell

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ooking for a little pampering beyond the basic manicure/ pedicure and Swedish massage? Let a specialty day spa indulge your senses and soothe what ails you.

For the busy man, tired mom-to-be, stressed chocoholic, achy golfer or anyone with sub-par energy, here are a few local spas that offer something a little special:

For the busy man THE BETTER MAN SALON AND SPA 11031 Montgomery Road, Montgomery (513) 489-8400, www.bettermansalon.com Barcaloungers, plenty of Sports Illustrated magazines and TVs tuned to sports or news are just a few signs that there’s something different about this place. The Better Man Salon and Spa caters to what men find luxurious. Facials include 40 minutes of hand and foot massage, pedicures include a leg and calf massage, and a basic haircut includes a scalp and shoulder massage along with an eye-pack treatment and warm face towels.

Full-service haircut: $33 Deep tissue massage: $75/hour GQ facial: $65/hour Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday for walk-in service; appointments 6-9 p.m. Saturday only.

For the chocoholic SPA CHOCOLAT 8944 Columbia Road, Deerfield Township (513) 583-8400, www.thespachocolat.com Eat your heart out, Willy Wonka.

From shampoo to face masks to massage oils, every product and service at Spa Chocolat is cocoa-based. There’s the Chocolat Repair Treatment for damaged hair, the Chocolat Teaser massage and the ever-popular Chocolat Layer facial. Couples can dip into a chocolate fondue fountain while getting massaged on tables with built-in foot spas. For those without a sweet tooth, non-chocolate products are also available.

Chocolat Layer facial: $70 Chocolat Covered Strawberries or Peruvian Indulgence manicure: $40; pedicure: $60 Couples massage: $140/hour

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Amber Howard has a chocolate mask applied during a facial treatment at Spa Chocolat in Deerfield Township. Most products and services at Spa Chocolat are cocoa-based.

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No matter what day spa or type of massage you choose, there are some things you can do to help your mind and body achieve ultimate relaxation, relieve muscle tension and heal tissue injuries. Here are some tips from the American Massage Therapy Association: m Do not eat just before a massage session. m Be on time. If you arrive in a rushed state, it will take longer to relax. m Give the massage therapist accurate health information. m During the massage, report any discomfort or distractions from the environment, like the room temperature, music volume or lighting. m Feel free to give feedback to the therapist regarding the amount of pressure or speed of the massage. m Talk or don’t talk – whatever you prefer. If your massage therapist encourages you to talk or not talk, it’s usually based on whether it seems to help you let go of tension and get in touch with yourself. m Remind yourself to breathe. People often limit their breath when they feel anxious or if a sensitive area is massaged. m Concentrate on the feeling of the massage to help quiet your mind. m Drink extra water after the massage. m Give yourself some quiet time after the massage to absorb the benefits.

For tips on finding qualified massage therapists and day spas, visit: American Massage Therapy Association, www.amtamassage.org; International Spa Association, www.experienceispa.com; or the Day Spa Association, www.dayspaassociation.com.

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Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; reservations required on Saturday nights for couples massage.

For the mom-to-be BECOMING MOM PREGNANCY SPA & IMAGING CENTER 5685 Deerfield Boulevard, Deerfield Township (513) 770-6730, www.becomingmomspa.com Who deserves a day at the spa more than a pregnant woman? Becoming Mom offers all-natural skin products, massage therapists who are certified in prenatal massage and formaldehyde- and tolumene-free nail polish that is safe for baby and luxurious for mom. Proud parents-tobe can find out whether it’s a boy or a girl with a 2-D ultrasound or take in a live streaming video of their baby at the imaging center.

Facials: $75 and up Pregnancy massage: $75/50 minutes; $95/80 minutes 2-D imaging: $99 3-D/4-D imaging: $185-$245 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday; noon-5 p.m.

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For the super-stressed CARA OWSLEY SIA SPA 8127 Montgomery Road, Kenwood Sableúx Salon & Spa in Crestview Hills has a golf massage that can lower your stress level – and your golf score.

(513) 985-0777, www.siaspas.com At SIA Spa, your personal dosha – a Sanskrit term that, loosely translated, means “personal harmony” – deterKINGS DODGE mines the type of treatments and even the type of oil you receive. The therapists at SIA, which stands for South Indian Ayurveda, trained in India to learn the ancient practice that uses massage, meditation, yoga, diet, herbs and oils to heal and balance the body. One of the most popular – and relaxing – treatments is the shirodhara. Warm herbal oil is streamed across the forehead to calm the nervous system and open the “sixth chakra,” which is the “third eye” in ayurvedic philosophy.

Full-body massage (abhyanga): $150/75 minutes Shirodhara treatment: $60/30 minutes Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 GARY LANDERS What makes Kings Dodge the perfect p.m. Sunday.

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SABLEÚX SALON & SPA 2808 Turkeyfoot Road, Crestview Hills (859) 341-1656, www.sableux.com If your shots seem to head straight for the sand trap, you might be able to blame your faulty golf swing on muscle tightness. Sableúx Salon & Spa offers a golf massage that, if done regularly, could improve your score by three strokes. Based on an assessment of your golf swing and technique, the therapist guides you

through a series of stretching exercises to improve flexibility, and then performs a 30-minute massage focused on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck and hips.

First session: $100/90 minutes Additional sessions: $75/60 minutes Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

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Esthetician Shawna Kinhalt gives Alex Padilla a facial at The Better Man Salon and Spa in Montgomery.

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Looking for a good personal trainer?

Here are some of the premier local places to get in shape: Athletic Strength and Power.

Developed by Ted Lambrinides, a former assistant strength coach at Ohio State University who now serves as a consultant to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers, ASAP provides programs for strength and power, speed and agility, cardio and strength training and more. Fees range from $30-$80 per 30-60-minute workout. Locations in Covington and downtown. (513) 721-4888, www.athleticstrengthandpower.com.

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Trainers (left to right) Paul Baker, Matt Wiedemer and Patrick Baker will put you to work.

Need someone to pump you up?

By Lauren Bishop lbishop@enquirer.com

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hink you need a personal trainer to get in shape?

Think again.

“I don’t believe that most people need personal trainers, even though I am one,” says local trainer Rocco Castellano. “People may just need a (fitness) plan.”

But a personal trainer might be a good idea if you have a specific goal – say, running a marathon, healing an injury or losing a significant amount of weight. If that’s what you want, you can expect to spend about $35$55 an hour, although high-end trainers can charge much more (Castellano, for example, charges $150 for a one hour, 15 minute consultation and $110 an hour for one-on-one personal training sessions).

Choosing a personal trainer can be tricky, Castellano cautions. Just about anyone can take a test and become certified to be a personal trainer from

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any one of dozens of major certifying bodies. But just because a trainer is certified doesn’t mean he or she is qualified. To make sure you choose a qualified trainer to fit your needs, here are some tips from Castellano: m Call at least three trainers who specialize in your fitness goals. Ask friends, doctors, chiropractors, nutritionists and other wellness professionals for recommendations. m Do an Internet search on each trainer. Then interview each one and ask specific questions, such as: What degrees or certifications from accredited organizations do you have? How long have you been training clients? (The certification alone doesn’t mean the trainer knows anything; the amount of time he or she has been on the job is more important, Castellano says.) m Beware of complimentary consultations and evaluations. Good trainers wouldn’t give away their time unless they were desperate for business, Castellano says. During your consultation, the potential trainer should be listening at least half of the

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time, he says. m Beware of package deals. Quality trainers can’t afford to discount their rates, Castellano says. You can expect to pay ahead to ensure you make it to your training session, but never pay for more than one week, or three sessions, in advance. m Ask whether the trainer will guarantee results. Quality trainers will present fitness strategies and give you proper tools – such as food journals, orientation manuals and written plans with goals and benchmarks – to carry out your plan and guarantee the results. m Ask yourself whether potential trainers look like they practice what they preach. m Determine whether the goals you agree on are specific. If a trainer doesn’t set specific goals for you or keeps you longer than your intended goals, he or she is likely milking you, Castellano says. Quality trainers want their clients to reach their goals and show off their new bodies so they’ll serve as walking advertisements.

BEAT Personal Training. Run by twins and chiropractors Paul Baker and Patrick Baker, BEAT (Baker Enhanced Athletic Training) offers comprehensive fitness and nutritional programs that include an initial twoday consultation. Fees vary for onehour sessions but typically range from $37-$65, depending on package discounts (typical packages are six months). Locations in Fairfax, Mason, Fairfield, West Chester Township, Blue Ash and Loveland. (513) 621-2328, www.beatpersonaltraining.com.

HealthStyle Fitness. Claiming to be the only company in Cincinnati that offers weight-loss and fitness programs that guarantee results or your money back, Brian Calkins’ HealthStyle Fitness offers both one-on-one personal training and small group fitness training. Private personal training ranges from $50-$75 per hourlong session; a 16-week small-group fitness transformation program is $449; a private complete fitness transformation program is $1,299.

(513) 325-0886 or (513) 9817584, www.briancalkins.com.

Power 3 Fitness Coaching. Power 3 offers personal training ($55-$75 per hour plus $100 enrollment fee), fitness coaching ($299-$775 plus $100 enrollment fee), and home and corporate equipment and design consulting ($100 per hour). Consulting and monitoring services also offered for $20-$95. (513) 679-2235, www.schwartzlabs.com/power3.

Rocco Castellano. Castellano offers personal training, fitness boot camps at Newport on the Levee. A one hour, 15 minute consultation is $150; personal training sessions are $110 per hour; shared sessions are $55 per person per hour. (513) 421-2651, www.askrocco.com.

National Rankings Place St. Elizabeth Among the Very Best

Excellent Benefits!

Attractive Relocation Package!

Competitive Salary!

St. Elizabeth Medical Center has been recognized among the best in nation by three prestigious distinctions. When you compare the hospitals that achieved all three honors, you find only three - one in Michigan, one in Pennsylvania and one in Northern Kentucky - St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

• Gainsharing over $2300 this year for full-time associates • Strong nurse/physician relationships • Nursing loan repayment program • Unit based councils • On-site BSN program • Located minutes from Cincinnati

HealthGrades named St. Elizabeth at one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals. Hospitals receiving this prestigious award have ranked in the top 5% in the nation for clinical excellence five years in a row. The HealthGrades study measures outcomes across many areas, including heart, stroke, pulmonary, and orthopedics.

Solucient named St. Elizabeth one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals. This award recognizes hospitals that have achieved excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance, efficiency, and growth in patient volume. This is the second time St. Elizabeth has been recognized with this honor; the first time was in 1998.

In 2006, St. Elizabeth became the first and only Greater Cincinnati hospital to achieve Magnet™ Status, the gold standard for nursing excellence nationally and internationally.

Make Contact Submit your resume in confidence: • You may apply online at • Fax (859) 301-5178 www.stelizabethjobs.com • Mail: St. Elizabeth Medical Center, • Call Human Resources Human Resources, 20 Medical Village Dr, weekdays, (859) 301-2150 Suite 271, Edgewood, KY 41017 • Download an application or register your interest online, www.stelizabethjobs.com

Any one of these three significant achievements should bring patients and families assurance that they have access to some of the finest healthcare in the nation.

To be one of only three hospitals in the nation to achieve Magnet Status, America’s 50 Best and Solucient Top 100 is a tremendous achievement that reflects the dedication and commitment of everyone at St. Elizabeth - physicians, nurses, board, administration, management, staff, as well as community supporters.

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For the sugar addict who can’t get enough

“It’s the thought that counts.”

We’ve all said or heard that. And while a person’s virtuous side might agree with that old adage, many of us also think a sweet “thought” is that much more special when it is accompanied by a sweet “thing.” Especially when it comes from that special someone in your life.

Turn your thoughts into things and brighten a mundane day at the office with a special delivery from these area retailers to your loved one’s job:

Cater to your honey’s sweet tooth with a special delivery from Aglamesis Brothers. You can send assorted nuts, candy, chocolates (don’t miss the opera creams) or ice cream and Italian ice. Ice cream orders must be made in multiples of six pints. Candy starts at $2.45; ice cream is $80 for six pints (shipping cost is included). m For more information: (513) 531-5196, www. aglamesis.com Graeter’s, another local hot spot for cool treats, also delivers its signature candies and frozen confections. The company has enticed customers with its sweets since 1870. It’s safe to say they know what they are doing. Candy starts at $9.95; ice cream is $50 for six pints and $80 for 12 pints (shipping cost is included). m For more information: (513) 721-3323, www.graeters.com

For the newcomer to our fair city Your sweetheart was so enamored that he or she decided to pick up and relocate to Cincinnati just to be with you.

Well, aren’t you special? Show how much you appreciate it and have a gift basket full of Queen City cuisine from Cincinnati To You delivered to your mate’s office. Send Cincinnati staples like Montgomery Inn barbecue sauce, Esther Price chocolates, LaRosa’s tomato sauce, Worthmore’s mock turtle soup and, of course, Skyline chili. You select the items, so you can fill it with your favorite recommendations. From $6.99. m For more information: (800) 862-4629, www.cincinnati-to-you.com

For the kid at heart who likes to cuddle Experts say you should keep public displays of affection at the office to a minimum. But you can give your sweetie a hug without sending the human resources department into a tizzy.

Just contact The Hug Delivery Co. and send Hugsby, a golden brown teddy bear, in your place. Thinking of You packages feature the company’s signature stuffed animal which arrives in a gift bag with a personalized card.

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Your darling’s desk will overflow with tasty treats when you send The Ultimate Sweet Basket from the local dessert company Embrace Sweets. It includes four assorted brownies, 10 cookies and three miniature cakes which are available in carrot, German chocolate, Grand Marnier or coconut. The baked goods arrive in a keepsake wicker basket, ready to be devoured. There is no delivery fee to downtown locations.

From $45. m For more information: (888) 905-2345, e-mail eat@embracesweets.com; items are also available at Findlay Market.

You can also load up your better half’s snack drawer with a gift basket from Baskets & Things.

The Gourmet Snack basket is chock full of cheese, meat, crackers, cookies, caramel corn, coffee, nuts, and fine chocolate. From $39.99. Or you can create a custom basket and select your sweetie’s favorites from a long list of items such as tea, fruit and assorted candies. Whatever you decide to send, your guy or girl will be ready when the afternoon snack attack hits. From $34.99. m For more information: (513) 793-7749, www.basketsandthings.net

For the loved-one who is a health-nut If your mate is too busy with work to go to the gym, arrange to have the gym go to your mate. Quantum Mobile Fitness is a “mobile studio,” outfitted with Nautilus equipment and free weights, that will travel to your beloved’s office. Inside the gym onwheels, a personal trainer is ready, to coach your honey through cardiovascular and strength training sessions.

The mobile gym service travels throughout Greater Cincinnati. Oneon-one training sessions start at $85, and gift certificates are available. m For more information: (513) 870-0314, www.mobilefitness.com You can also send sweet treats that won’t sabotage your loved one’s New Year’s resolution to tone up and trim down. Edible Arrangements, a national chain with local franchises in Fort Thomas and Kenwood, has just the thing. They offer artfully-arranged fruit that is designed to give the appearance of flowers. Place an order and send a bouquet that truly does look good enough to eat. The Delicious Fudge Delight arrangement is brimming with fresh strawberries, daisy-shaped pineapple slices and a jar of all-natural fudge for dipping.

You can even select sugar-free fudge if your sweetheart is uber-health-con-

scious. $70 plus shipping. m For more information: (859) 781-2345 or (513) 745-9465, www.ediblearrangements.com

For the sports fanatic who loves the Reds or Bengals If your significant other is a diehard fan of the Reds or the Bengals, these gifts will help you earn some major points: A photomural of Great American Ball Park from Sky Box Sport Scenes is sure to please the devout Reds fan in your life. Although not the most cubicle-friendly gift (it is, after all, 8 feet high and 12 feet wide), it would be great for the corner office that has everything except a bird’s eye view of home plate. $399.99 plus tax and shipping. m For more information: (888) 652-7467, www.reds.com Your favorite Bengals fan will appreciate an authentic game helmet.

It features the same logos, snap-on chin strap and other elements of the ones worn on game days. It’s available at the Bengals’ Pro Shop online store. It would be perfect for the avid Bengals fan and a cool addition to a display of collectibles in the office. $275 plus tax and shipping. m For more information: (513) 455-8484, www.bengals.com

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Local dessert company Embrace Sweets has a gift package that includes brownies, cookies and miniature cakes.

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Try these sites for a special birthday bash Rustic Ruckus: Great Wolf Lodge Throw a slumber party in the woods at the newly opened Great Wolf Lodge in Mason. The hightimbered, four-story, water park resort features 401 all-suite guest rooms and six pools holding 380,000 gallons of water.

The birthday party begins in the birthday boy or girl’s suite, decorated with a happy birthday banner.

Room service delivers a large pizza and soft drinks, birthday cake, four party favor bags including eight game tokens each for the arcade, candy, a festive birthday party hat, a Great Wolf Lodge stuffed animal keepsake and a disposable camera.

Partiers can choose from a variety of suites, including some with fireplaces, then fire water cannons at one another and shriek to their heart’s content on the 11 waterslides.

Room specials start at $189; birthday packages start at $125. A souvenir birthday animal backpack delivered to the suite before arrival includes GWL playing cards and Tshirt, two candy treats, a Northwoods toy, and 20 game tokens for $55.

For more information, visit www.greatwolf.com, 2501 Great Wolf Drive, Mason. Reservations: (800) 913-9653.

Bat Cave Bash: Cincinnati Museum Center Party in a glacier – or in a bat cave – at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

The Museum of Natural History & Science hosts parties for children ages 5 to 10 with themes of dinosaurs or caves. Animal- and constructionthemed parties for children ages 4 to 10 take place in the Duke Energy Children’s Museum.

Packages include admission for 15 guests (two must be adult chaperones) to the selected museum, two parking passes, a 75-minute birthday party with party presenters, a theme-related program with activities, a half-sheet themed birthday cake, beverages, decorations, plates, napkins and Polaroid group photo. Cost is $160 for mu-

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Your child can party with polar bears and dinosaurs – or in a bat cave at the Museum of Natural History and Science. seum members, $185 for nonmembers, $10 per additional guest up to 10. All parties take place on Saturdays and Sundays. Call (513) 287-7021 to schedule two weeks in advance.

Hang 10 Party: The Beach Waterpark Dude, surf’s up at your birthday party on the sandy, palm-strewn shores of the Beach Waterpark. For $250, 10 birthday surfer dudes or dudettes can hang 10 in Ohio’s largest wave pool, the only watercoaster in the Midwest and 49 water rides.

The party includes a catered meal with drinks and goodie bag (burgers, pizza, hot dogs or deli tray), a reserved hour on Sunny’s Deck, birthday cake, a birthday gift for the guest of honor, a return ticket for the birthday guest, two chaperone admissions and parking passes for three cars. 2590 Waterpark Drive, Mason, (513) 398-7946, www.thebeachwaterpark.com. Cost is $25 each for the first 10 guests (no minimum), $20 for each additional guest, $15 each if a season pass holder.

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Miami University, located 35 miles north of Cincinnati, was ranked 21st among the top public universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report in 2007.

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Academy of Court Reporting Office of Admissions 630 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 723-0520 acr.edu

Antonelli College Office of Admissions 124 E. Seventh St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-4338 antonellicollege.com

Art Academy of Cincinnati Office of Admissions 1212 Jackson St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 562-8740 artacademy.edu

Art Institute of Cincinnati

Art Institute of Ohio

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Office of Admissions 8805 Governors Hill Dr. Suite 300 Cincinnati, OH 45249 (513) 771-2821 artinstitutes.edu/cincinnati

Athenaeum of Ohio/ Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Office of Admissions 6616 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 231-2223 mtsm.org

Brown Mackie College Office of Admissions 1011 Glendale-Milford Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45215 (513) 771-2424 socaec.com

Chatfield College North Fairmount Campus 2569 St. Leo Place Cincinnati, OH 45225 (513) 921-9856 chatfield.edu

Cincinnati Christian University Office of Admissions 2700 Glenway Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45204 (800) 949-4228 ccuniversity.edu

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Office of Admissions 645 North Bend Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45224 (513) 761-2020 ccms.edu

Cincinnati State Office of Admissions 3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 861-7700 cincinnatistate.edu

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Office of Admissions 2139 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 585-2403 thechristcollege.org

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More than 400 Bariatric operations have been performed at the Tristate Surgical Weight Loss Center at The St. Luke Hospitals. These operations include Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Lap-Band, and open and laparoscopic Revisional Bariatric operations. Dr. Tom Sonnanstine, Medical Director of the Center, is a Center of Excellence Bariatric Surgeon and is the only Advanced Laparoscopy/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship-trained Surgeon in the Tristate.

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College of Mount St. Joseph Office of Admissions 5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, OH 45233 (513) 244-4531 msj.edu

Gateway Community and Technical College Office of Admissions 1025 Amsterdam Road Covington, KY 41011 (859) 441-4500 gateway.kctcs.edu

God’s Bible School and College Office of Admissions 1810 Young St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 721-7944 gbs.edu

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Office of Admissions 375 Dixmyth Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220 (513) 872-2743 www.goodsamaritan college.com

Hebrew Union Miami University Office of Admissions College-Jewish Institute 301 S. Campus Ave. of Religion Oxford, OH 45056 Office of Admissions 3101 Clifton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220 (513) 221-1875 huc.edu

Indiana Wesleyan UniversityCincinnati Office of Admissions Cincinnati Education and Conference Center 9286 Schulze Drive West Chester, OH 45069 (513) 881-3601 cincinnati.indwes.edu

ITT Technical Institute Office of Admissions 4750 Wesley Ave. Norwood, OH 45212 (513) 531-8300 itt-tech.edu

Ivy Tech State College Office of Admissions 500 Industrial Drive Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 (800) 715-1058 ivytech.edu

(513) 529-2531 muohio.edu

Northern Kentucky University Office of Admissions LAC400/Nunn Drive Highland Heights, KY 41099 (859) 572-5100 nku.edu

Northwood University Office of Admissions 2163 Chamber Center Drive Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 (859) 344-4600 northwood.edu

Thomas More College Office of Admissions 333 Thomas More Parkway Crestview Hills, KY 41017 (859) 341-5800 thomasmore.edu

Union Institute & University Office of Admissions 440 E. McMillan St. Cincinnati, OH 45206 (513) 861-6400 tui.edu

Xavier University Office of Admissions ML 5311/3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207 (513) 745-3301 xu.edu

University of Cincinnati Office of Admissions 340 University Pavilion P.O. Box 210091 Cincinnati, OH 452210091 (513) 556-1100 uc.edu

University of Phoenix Cincinnati Campus 9050 Centre Point Drive, Suite 250 West Chester, OH 45069 (513) 772-9600 phoenix.edu/cincinnati

Wilmington College Office of Admissions 251 Ludovic St. Wilmington, OH 45177 (800) 341-9318 www.wilmington.edu

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Now, this is fine dining Looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion? You can’t go wrong with this list

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f you want to splurge on dinner, there are plenty of restaurants in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that can take your money and turn it into a special experience.

Celebrations, meetings, important life passages – if the sky’s the limit, here’s where to go:

Jeff Ruby’s six restaurants If you’re into conspicuous splurging, any Jeff Ruby restaurant is your place.

All (Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Carlo & Johnny, South Beach Grill, Jeff Ruby’s at Belterra, Tropicana and the Precinct) have big steaks, nice seafood and rawbar choices on the menus. Top of the line is a steak and lobster tail combo.

Pair any steak from the menu with a lobster tail, from 9 to 16 ounces.

They’re market priced, but a typical choice, a 9-ounce steak with a 9-ounce lobster tail, might be $59. Make them 16 ounces each and you’ll pay $90 for your entrée. For information on all the Ruby restaurants, go online at www.jeffruby.com.

Jag’s Jag’s has impressive seafood and steak, including $67.95 worth of tenderness in the form of an 8-ounce Kobe beef filet with au gratin potatoes and spinach. Also, there’s a piano lounge and nightly entertainment. 5980 West Chester Rd., West Chester Township, (513) 860-5353, www.jags.com

Jean-Robert at Pigall’s The consumption is not so conspicuous at the warm, serene Jean-Robert at Pigall’s; you just know you’re eating at our most highly-esteemed French restaurant. You can order the standard three-course menu, but since you’re being indulgent, try the menu gourmand.

It’s five courses for $97, or $134 with wine – obviously the more indulgent choice. 127 W. Fourth St., downtown, (513) 721-1345, www.pigalls.com

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Carlo & Johnny in Montgomery has oysters and crab legs among its raw bar offerings.

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it depends on the quality and expense of the ingredients. 8660 Bankers St., (859) 525-6564, www.miyoshirestaurant.com

Daveed’s in Mount Adams will serve a meal of six or eight courses with a perfect glass of wine selected for each.

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Miyoshi in Florence beautifully presents its seafood dishes, such as this sushi plate that includes salmon and octopus.

Miyoshi Japanese cuisine has its own “menu gourmand.” It’s called kaiseki, a multicourse presentation of seasonal foods served in the beautiful, natural style Japan has patented. Miyoshi, a Japanese restaurant in Florence, can arrange a kaiseki meal for two or more people. You tell them how much you want to spend, they’ll create a meal of 6-7 courses. It could be $50 a person; they have done them for $120 a person;

Peking duck is one of the great creations of Chinese cuisine, and you can have it at Oriental Wok in Fort Mitchell if you order 2-3 days in advance. The skin is lacquered and crispy, and the dish is served with thin Chinese pancakes. It’s $75 for a duck, which serves 4-6 people. 317 Buttermilk Pike, (859) 331-3000, www.orientalwok.com

Amor de Brazil It’s up to you how indulgent dinner is at Amor de Brazil in Deerfield Township. The Brazilian steakhouse charges one moderate price for a meal you can eat until you decide to stop. The buffet is a salad bar with an advanced degree, and the meat is brought to you on skewers until you say when. $43.99.

5150 Merten Drive, (513) 336-0043, www.amordebrazil.com

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The quickest way to spend the money that’s burning a hole in your pocket is on fine drinks. Single-malt scotch offers scope for dropping as much as $35 on a pour of 25-year-old Macallan. Nicholson’s, downtown, has a vast selection of scotch. If you prefer fine American whiskey, Nicholson’s sister restaurant DeSha’s in Symmes Township has about 18 ultra-premium, small-batch and single-barrel bourbons. Their Blanton’s 93-proof is $6.75 for a 2-ounce pour. Or have a classic Manhattan made with their proprietary Woodford Reserve and flamed fruit for $7.50. Nicholson’s, 625 Walnut St., (513) 564-9111; deSha’s, Harper’s Point, (513)2479933, www.tavernrestaurantgroup.com

For some people, a splurge is choosing the greatest bottle of wine on the menu; for others it’s having the perfect glass with each dish. At Daveed’s in Mount Adams, you could order, say, the 2003 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon for $330. Or go for the blind tasting menu. David Cook makes dinner for you, and chooses wine for each course. It’s $20 per course; you could do 6 or 8 courses. They need 3-4 days notice and offer it Tuesday-Friday. But maybe the ultimate indulgence is to have Cook come to you – the whole blind tasting menu can be done in your home (in which case, it will cost you more). 934 Hatch St., (513) 7212665

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Restaurants where romance is an appetizer Here are 10 dining spots that will help you stage an evening of love

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or some people, romantic means â&#x20AC;&#x153;splurge,â&#x20AC;? in which case any of the restaurants from the previous fine dining list will work. But sometimes romance is a little subtler, a little more quirky and personal.

Here are a few suggestions for excursions that might make your hearts beat a little faster:

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Feed your loved one a chocolate fondue dessert from the Melting Pot in Symmes Township.

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The Celestial Steakhouse

BB riverboat cruise

The Celestial Steakhouse has all the standard romantic trappings: great food, expansive view and music for dancing. Sit in the corner at Table No. 1, where the view is just a little more sweeping, order a Kobe beef filet and afterward, dance to the Frank Vincent Trio in the Incline Lounge next door.

1071 Celestial St., Mount Adams, (513) 241-4455, www.thecelestial.com

The food is pretty standard, but standing by the rail on the top deck while sliding under our Ohio River bridges offers the best view in town.

And it can be a little chilly, calling for an arm around the shoulder. 1 Madison Ave., Covington. (859) 261-8500, www.bbriverboats.com

Terrace Café

Have dinner among fine art. Think of all those wonderful paintings and sculptures full of passion and beauty in the Cincinnati Art Museum collection.

Then take a seat outside on the terrace overlooking the sculpture garden. 953 Eden Park Drive, (513) 639-2986, www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org

Orchids

This fine-dining restaurant located in the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza has an elaborate French art deco atmosphere so evocative of a romantic era that it always feels something great is going to happen here. The food matches the expectations. 35 W. Fifth St., downtown, (513) 421-9100, www.hilton.com

The Melting Pot

What can start your day better than Belgian waffles on the terrace on a beautiful weekend morning? 3316 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, (513) 321-5943, www.coffee-emporium.com

Cozy booths, molten cheese fondue, and companionably cooking together at the table. Oh, and there’s fruit to dip in melted chocolate and feed to each other. There’s also a variety of wines and mixed drinks. 11023 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township, (513) 5305501, www.meltingpot.com

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I don’t know about you, but when a server takes a minute out from waiting on tables to sing “Some Enchanted Evening,” that gets me in the mood.

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Waiters from McCormick & Schmick’s bring out dessert. The restaurant, across from Fountain Square, offers good food and privacy for its customers.

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An absinthe or a martini and then, on Thursday nights, salsa dancing and tango is pretty hot. There’s Latin guitar or jazz on Fridays and Saturdays to get your feet tapping. 2875 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills, (859) 426-1042, www.argentinebean.net

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There are a few booths along one wall with curtains you can close to get some solitude in a crowded room. Don’t worry: The waiter will knock before opening them to serve you your food. 21 E. Fifth St., Downtown, (513)721-9339, www.mccormickandschmicks.com

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The Cincinnati Asian Market in Evendale has products imported from Asia, such as dates, aromatic seeds and sunflower seeds.

Special foods and beverages sit on these area stores shelves

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upermarkets are amazingly well-stocked these days, with expensive balsamic vinegar, French cheese, imported olives and exotic fruit on the shelves. But sometimes you need just that one particular ingredient, or an array of ethnic groceries, or specialized shopping advice. That’s when these specialty stores come in handy: m A great selection of rice crackers is part of the display at Tokyo Oriental Food Shop: also Japanese noodles, frozen foods and produce.

10738 Reading Rd., Evendale, (513) 563-5990 m CAM (Cincinnati Asian Market) has food imported from China, Japan, the Philippines and Thailand.

It’s fun to just look: you’ll find food you didn’t know existed. 10400 Reading Rd., Evendale, (513) 733-1828, www.huaxin.us m For the latest trends in fancy food and fine wine, Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine crams a lot into a small space. 2707 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, (513) 533-4329 m Bridgetown Finer Meats is just one of many excellent butcher shops in the area, where you can talk to the

butcher, make special orders, and have meat cut the way you like it.

6135 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, (513) 574-3100, www.bridgetownfinermeats.com m Findlay Market is Cincinnati’s historic public market, with farmers from spring through fall, butchers, a spice store, bakeries, Italian delis, German food and lots more. 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, (513) 665-4839, www.findlaymarket.org m Take a cooking class or pick up produce in season at Kremer’s Market, 755 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, (859) 341-1066, www.kremersmarket.com

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m The produce at Pipkin’s Fruit and Vegetable Market is local when possible; it also carries locally made products and nursery plants. 5035 Cooper Rd., Montgomery, (513) 791-3175 m German Cuisine has a great butcher department, with sausages made in-house, plus European products – and a lunch restaurant. 6417 Dixie Highway, Florence, (859) 7461200, www.german-cuisine.com m Churchill’s in Tower Place Mall, carries a small stock of English, Irish and Scottish foods, including a variety of biscuits and tea. 28 W Fourth St., downtown, (513) 421-1455, www.churchillsgifts.com

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Churchill’s downtown sells a variety of English, Irish and Scottish foods, including tea and biscuits. m Known for good deals on wine, Trader Joe’s also has its own brand of fine foods: very good on olive oil, nuts, snacks and frozen food. 7788 Montgomery Rd., Kenwood, (513) 984-3452, www.traderjoes.com m Jungle Jim’s carries almost anything you can think of from around the world, including produce, meats and cheeses.

5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, (513) 6746000, www.junglejims.com m Clough Pike Market has lots of prepared food and bakery items from JeanPaul Belmont. 6660 Clough Pike, Anderson Township, (513) 231-4666, www.cloughpikemarket.com

Somewhere between shopping, cooking and eating out, quick meal assembly stores are the latest fad aimed at busy moms. Book a session online and come to the store where you’ll find already-prepared ingredients. You assemble them into meals that you take home and freeze. There are several chains popping up:

My Girlfriend’s Kitchen 6180 Tylersville Rd., Mason, (513) 770-3260, www.mygirlfriendskitchen.com Sessions: Afternoon and evening Wednesday-Friday; morning and afternoon Saturday Cost: $189 for 12 meals serving 4-6 Sample dish: Southwest Turkey vs. the Aztec Mummy Unique quality: Emphasis on fun atmosphere, family-friendly dishes

Dream Dinners West Chester Township: 7743 Cox Lane, (513) 779-3555; Blue

Ash: 9715 Kenwood Rd., (513) 9849866, www.dreamdinners.com Sessions: Mostly evenings Thursday-Saturday Cost: $220 average for 12 meals for 4-6 Sample dish: Ginger-baked apple pork chops Unique quality: Original and biggest chain, new price structure for smaller meals

Dinner’s Ready 7201 Wooster Pike, Plainville, (513) 272-6325, www.dinnersready.com Sessions: Throughout the day and evening, Thursday-Saturday Cost: $168 for eight meals, $234 for 12 meals; each serving 4-6 Sample dish: Grilled mahi-mahi with ginger-mango relish and vegetable saute Unique quality: “Test-drive” a meal for $20

Homemade Express 9405 Cincinnati-Columbus

Rd., West Chester, (513) 7795833, www.homemadeexpress.com Sessions: Weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons Cost: $200 for 12 meals serving 4-6 (can be split for 24 meals serving 2-3) Sample dish: White chicken chili, baked spaghetti Unique quality: Locally owned single store, baking mixes and gift baskets available

Dinner by Design 5944 S. Ohio 48, Maineville, (513) 494-9440, www.dinnerbydesignkitchen.com Sessions: Daytime Monday-Saturday; evening Tuesday-Friday Cost: Six-meal session $109; 12meal session $199 (each entrée serves 4-6 people) Sample dish: Herbed pork loin, cheese smashed potatoes Unique quality: Prepared entrees available in a grab and go freezer.

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Chef’s kitchen tables are a way to eat in a few restaurants here that let foodies in on the inner workings of their favorite place.

You can watch the hustle and bustle of the kitchen and see how a topnotch restaurant puts together multiple, elaborate courses. A chef will serve you dinner, and tell you how the dish is constructed. m The chef’s table at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s, downtown, is a coveted seat, booked up beyond the regular dining tables. The table area has its own airconditioning system, is set with linen and crystal just like the tables in the dining room. “It’s surprisingly quiet back there,” says maitre d’ Richard Brown. Jean-Robert de Cavel will bring you your dishes; or if he’s out of town, his chef de cuisine, Jeremey Donahue, will.

Brown says occasionally a couple books the kitchen room, but he thinks it’s more fun when there are more people. There is a $300 minimum, even for a couple. The table can either

order the regular 3-course dinner, which is $74, order the 5-course $97 menu gourmand, or they can simply ask the chef to cook for them, which might involve as many as 12 courses.

That’s $125 plus $55 for wine. The chef’s table is booked on weekends through June, but weekdays are not as booked. Call maitre d’ Richard Brown for reservations at (513) 721-1345. m At Boca in Oakley, the chef’s table is really a chef’s counter. There are four seats that directly face the small kitchen, where the chefs work as a team to turn out Italian dishes, some from the wood-fired ovens.

It’s actually a great place to eat if you’re on your own: you don’t have to sit at a table by yourself, and there’s plenty to look at while you eat. Ask for it when you make a reservation. (513) 542-2022 m Buca di Beppo, Norwood, offers authentic Italian dining among its cooks. Buca has unique U-booths and will serve 2-6 people. There’s no minimum order. Call (513) 396-7673. m The Palace at The Cincinnatian Hotel is planning to begin offering a chef’s table in their newly-remodeled kitchen. Details are not yet available.

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e’re talking about living it up, right? Then think about not just visiting some of our area attractions once, but going back again and again again. Usually it only takes a couple of visits to make season or year-long membership worthwhile.

Especially for families, it’s tough to beat passes to these places:

The Beach Waterpark 2590 Waterpark Drive, Mason (513) 398-SWIM www.thebeachwaterpark.com Real palm trees, sand, Ohio’s largest wave pool, the only watercoaster in the Midwest and 49 water rides.

For the Christmas season, Holiday Fest features a live Nativity scene, carriage rides, ice skating rink and millions of lights. Weekly summer teen dance fest, reggae fest.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. peak summer season June to August; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. rest of season. Opens May 19 for the season.

Family season membership: $198 for family of four with two adults and two children under 48 inches or $72 each adult, $27 for seniors and children under 48 inches includes unlimited visits all summer and to Holiday Fest; bring a friend for half price Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 20 percent off food and merchandise; free appreciation meals; free parking after 5 p.m.; discounted swim lessons.

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Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati (513) 287-7000 www.cincymuseum.org The Cincinnati Museum Center, boasting three museums in the oh-socool Art Deco Union Terminal buildings, plus an IMAX theater. Ever wonder what Cincinnati looked like a century ago? A model of Cincinnati in the early 1900s features trains and an adjacent vintage streetcar from the 1940s. The Children’s Museum, opened in 1998, includes Little Sprouts Farm and Kids Town, an interactive exploration area. Includes Children’s Museum, Natural History Museum, History Museum.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Family membership: $99 family; day DAVID SORCHER pass: $10.25, $7.25 child ages 3 to 12, $9.25 seniors ages 60+, $4.25 An early 1900s model of Cincinnati is on toddlers ages 1 to 2. display at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati (800) 944-4776 www.cincyzoo.org The second oldest zoo in the nation, opened in 1875, this zoo is rated one of the top five in the country by Zagat guides and boasts 510 animal species and 3,000 plant varieties. Favorite seasonal family events include Zoo Babies in the spring, HallZOOween in the fall and the Festival of Lights at the holidays.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., extended holidays Family membership: $79, $69 for single parent families. Day pass: $12.95, children ages 2 to 12 $7.95, $10.95 seniors age 62+, free under 2.

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6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason (800) 288-0808 www.pki.com Whether you’re toting tots or teens, this park has something for your brood with more than 80 rides, shows and attractions in its seven themed areas, including the famous Beast, the world’s longest wooden coaster and an Australian themed waterpark, Boomerang Bay. Nick Universe features 18 rides and attractions, including popular Nickelodeon characters.

Hours: Vary seasonally, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days Family membership: $340 for four season passes; $49.95 for children ages 3 to 6 and seniors 62 and up. Day pass: $29.95 ages 7 to 61 online; $24.95 CRAIG RUTTLE ages 3 to 6 and seniors 62+.

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Coney Island is the oldest amusement park in the area, dating back to 1870.

Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati (513) 232-8230 www.coneyislandpark.com Families have been coming to Coney since 1870. It has the world’s largest recirculating pool with 3 million gallons of water. It’s 200 feet by 401 feet long, has four water slides and vintage Ferris wheel, carousel, bumper cars, miniature golf, arcade and that classic old-time amusement park vibe.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Family membership: $395 family season pass. Day pass: $19.50, $9.95 ages 2 to 3, $9.95 after 4 p.m.

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Kings Islands’ Congo Falls will keep riders cooled off all summer long. The amusement park has more than 80 rides total.

Adventure awaits YOU There’s no need to sit around the house with all these attractions

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or all those who say there is nothing to do around here, we present 16 attractions with owners who would beg to differ. If you’re a fan of roller coasters or thrill rides, we’ve got them covered. If you’re more of a hiker, or enjoy horseback riding, we have just the activities for you. The bottom line: No matter what kind of sense of adventure you have, we have an attraction that will put a smile on your face by the end of the day. The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area is loaded with things to do for all ages.

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Boone County Arboretum at Central Park

777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg, Ind. (888) 274-6797; argosy.com/cincinnati This riverboat casino offers about 2,300 slot machines and 80 gaming tables in its three-deck facility, which can accommodate more than 4,000 passengers.

There’s a multilevel entertainment pavilion that’s home to restaurants, bars and lounges, and also a 300-room hotel.

Hours: Open 24 hours daily Admission: Free

9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, Ky. (859) 384-4999; bcarboretum.org Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is the nation’s first arboretum within an active recreation park setting. Its 121 acres have more than 2,700 trees and shrubs. Its collection includes specialized arrangements of plant families and obscure selections rarely observed by the public. All this can be viewed while strolling along miles of paved walking trails that wind through woodland settings and athletic fields.

There is also a children’s garden and a wildlife viewing area.

Hours: Dawn to dusk daily Admission: Free

BB Riverboats 101 Riverboat Row, Newport (859) 261-8500; bbriverboats.com BB Riverboats has been a staple of the local riverfront for the past 25 years. Its cruises are more than just boat trips – they’re a chance to learn about the history of the river, enjoy a meal or dance under the stars. BB Riverboats offers a wide variety of cruises ranging from lunch and dinner trips to sightseeing jaunts and all-day excursions.

Hours: Vary by cruise Admission: Varies by cruise

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Belterra Casino Resort & Spa 777 Belterra Drive, Belterra, Ind. (888) 235-8377; belterracasino.com The 38,000-square-foot riverboat casino features 1,600 slot machines and more than 40 table games. The property has six restaurants and a hotel with 608 rooms.

Hours: Open 24 hours daily Admission: Free

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The Dude Ranch in Morrow offers a taste of the Old West. Horseback rides, campfires and hay rides are just a few attractions it offers.

Big Bone Lick State Park 3380 Beaver Road, Union, Ky. (859) 384-3522 parks.ky.gov/stateparks/bb The park, named after the warm salt springs that once attracted herds of giant mastodons, wooly mammoths, ground sloths and other prehistoric visitors bills itself as “the center of American paleontology.” Fossilized animal remains were discovered in 1739, and many of them are on display in the Big Bone Lick Museum. But this park also offers much to do outdoors, with hiking trails, a 7.5-acre lake, picnic and camping areas, and facilities for tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball, horseshoes and miniature golf.

Hours: Dawn to dusk daily Admission: Free

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11013 Kenwood Rd., Blue Ash (513) 791-7245; www.cincinnatirailway.com The Cincinnati Railway Company offers an array of charter excursions on regularly scheduled Amtrak routes, as well as charters in the Cincinnati area. Via Amtrak’s Cardinal, it can connect to any Amtrak or Via Canada route by connecting through Chicago or Washington DC. Alternatively, it can offer a one- or two-day trip on a private train in Ohio or Indiana. By offering a Dome Car, Business Cars, and a Companion Sleeping Car, Cincinnati Railway can accommodate groups as small as four or as large as 50 or more. A custom charter excursion can be designed to meet almost any imaginable need.

Availability: Allow two to three months notice for private charters

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3205 Waynesville Road, Morrow (513) 563-7524 Spend your day having fun cowboy style, or maybe play a little paintball – this place offers both. Enjoy a horseback ride with a real cattle drive, just like in the Old West. Make a day of it and enjoy additional activities such as a hayride, a marshmallow roast around a campfire, a game of horseshoes and a visit to all the friendly animals in the children’s petting zoo. Or play paintball – guests 14 and older are provided with all the latest equipment, including 50 paintballs per person.

Hours: Vary Admission: $4-$54.95 depending on activity

pool, a health club and several dining options, including a deli, a buffet and a sit-down steakhouse. Nearby is Southern Indiana’s only Scottish links-style golf course.

Hours: Open 24 hours daily Admission: Free

Gorman Heritage Farm 3035 Gorman Heritage Farm Lane, Evendale (513) 563-6663; gormanfarm.org This 120-acre historic homestead, first settled in 1789, lets visitors experience the workings of a farm up close. Guests also can relax by taking in the scenery while strolling the trails. The farm includes wooded areas, a former Indian trail, a freshwater spring and a creek for milling operations, fields for crops and rocky areas for quarrying. Special events, such as a Civil War re-enactment, often are scheduled, and there are demonstrations and classes for both children and adults, covering subjects ranging from wildlife to gardening to beekeeping.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WednesdaySaturday; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday Admission: $5 adults, $3 children

Krohn Conservatory 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati (513) 421-5707; cincinnati-oh.gov/ parks This nationally recognized conservatory, located in Eden Park, is home to more than 3,500 species of plants from all over the world.

Permanent displays show plants in their natural settings, ranging from a desert environment to a rainforest-like atmosphere with a 20-foot waterfall. Special events are held throughout the year, including floral displays and Cooking with Krohn, a program in which area chefs and horticulturalists combine to create a special culinary experience. One of the most popular programs at the conservatory is the annual Butterfly Show, in which thousands of these colorful creatures fly freely in the facility’s showroom.

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Admission: Free; special events vary in price

Spring is heralded by the arrival of lambs at Gorman Heritage Farm in Evendale.

Shear Excitement, a festival that includes sheep shearing demonstrations, happens down on the farm.

Grand Victoria Casino 600 Grand Victoria Drive, Rising Sun, Ind. (800) 472-6311; grandvictoria.com A variety of table games and more than 1,500 slot machines are offered at this dockside casino and resort.

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Lazer Kraze 3187 Western Row, Maineville, Ohio (513) 339-1030; www.lazerkraze.com This three-level arena, with special lighting and a sound system, is the area’s largest laser-tag facility.

It’s one of only two tri-level arenas in the Midwest and nine in the country. There’s also a large arcade that’s home to more than 40 video and interactive games.

Hours: 3-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday Admission: $8-$18

Lebanon, Mason & Monroe Railroad 198 S. Broadway, Lebanon (513) 933-8022, www.lebanonrr.com These nostalgic train rides, which depart from Lebanon Station and travel along the original Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railroad line, offer the experience of travel from days gone by. The trains have restored 1950s GP-7 diesel-electric locomotives, commuter coaches built in 1930 and an open gondola car on the rear. Special rides are offered, including Clifford the Big Red Dog and Thomas the Tank Engine themes for kids and mystery motifs and dinner rides for adults.

Hours: Vary by trip Admission: Varies by trip

Loveland Castle 12025 Shore Road, Loveland, Ohio (513) 683-4686; lovelandcastle.com Harry Andrews built this castle on a bank along the Little Miami River, stone by stone, beginning in 1929.

It hosts events year-round, including a haunted castle in October.

There also are picnic facilities, games and tours.

Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April-September; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends November-March Admission: $3

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Jousting is a common sight at the Ohio Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg. The annual event runs weekends from Sept. 2 through Oct. 22.

Dining choices abound, with such authentic fare as roasted turkey legs, fresh-baked bread, stews, fish and chips and steaks offered. Beer and wine also are available.

Hours: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 2-Oct. 22.

Admission: $16.99 adults; $9.99 ages 5-12.

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Ohio Renaissance Festival Ohio 73, Harveysburg (513) 897-7000; renfestival.com This annual event recreates a 16thcentury English village on its 30-acre site. Hundreds of costumed performers provide an authentic atmosphere and roughly 100 shows each day, including jousting battles by knights on horseback. Musicians, dancers and storytellers roam the grounds and perform on one of the venue’s 12 stages, providing further entertainment. Guests also can take in archery demonstrations, and even take up a bow and arrow themselves. An openair marketplace provides a place for more than 130 merchants and craftsmen to show their wares and demonstrate their talents.

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10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati (513) 521-7275 www.hamiltoncountyparks.org Located in Winton Woods, this 100-acre demonstration farm includes animals, orchards, gardens and fields of crops. There’s also a working windmill and a display of antique farm equipment, and pony rides are offered. Parky’s PlayBarn, an indoor, two-story playground with soft safety flooring, gives the kids a place to burn off some excess energy.

Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m.

Sunday in spring and autumn; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m.

Sunday in summer Admission: Pony rides, Parky’s PlayBarn, wagon rides $2 each

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Kids make models of constellations out of 35mm film cans at the Wolff Planetarium.

Wolff Planetarium 3251 Brookline Dr., Cincinnati (513) 321-6070; cincinnatioh.gov/parks Located in Burnet Woods, Wolff Planetarium can seat 20 people under its 12foot dome, where they’ll view stars in all seasons and all latitudes. This is one of the nation’s oldest planetariums, and it’s decidedly low-tech. There are no prerecorded programs; your journey will be led by an experienced naturalist who will go into detail about the facts and myths of various celestial bodies. Audience participation is encouraged. For world travelers planning a trip to the southern hemisphere or the arctic circle, the planetarium can provide a preview of stars that can be seen there.

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t doesn’t matter what your idea of fun is, you’ll find it somewhere around town. A view from the clouds? Check. A seeand-be-seen night on the town?

Easy. A romantic hilltop lunch with a view? No problem.

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m Balloon Impressions offers hot air balloon rides out of Warren and Clermont counties. Rides – 50 to 70 minutes, depending on landing sites – run $190 for one, $350 for two and $500 for three. Specialty flights for couples, complete with champagne and munchies, are $550. Call (513) 272-3333. m Always Touch the Clouds flies

out of Fairfield, but if your yard is big enough, pilot Dan Keith will haul his balloon to you. Hour rides – give or take a few minutes depending on landing sites – are $175 a person, up to four people, depending on weight. Call (513) 675-2813. m Gentle Breeze Balloon Co. offers hour-plus rides seven days a week out of the Warren County Airport at $200 person with group rates available for six or more. For really special occasions, it offers $550 rides for couples and includes a bottle of wine in a nicely stocked gift packet. Operators recommend reservations one to three weeks in advance by calling (513) 932-9007. Check www.gentlebreeze.com for more info.

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The martini. But the trend now is to flavor the base liquor (usually vodka) with liqueurs so it morphs into such treats as a cosmopolitan, appletini, chocolatini or even raspbertini.

Some of the most popular places to sip them while people-watching include the Waterfront (14 Pete Rose Pier, Covington), Havana Martini Club (Fifth and Vine streets, downtown), and the Incline Lounge at the Celestial (1071 Celestial St., Mount Adams).

Out to Lunch Lunch with the significant other is always fun, but when it’s accompanied by a drop-dead view, well, it’s magical. Try one of these:

m Devou Park: Perched high on a hillside in Covington, it offers sweeping river and downtown skyline views and, if you need to walk off lunch, scenic drives and walkways. Spread a blanket and enjoy. m Mount Echo Park: Located on Cincinnati’s West Side and as high on a hill as Devou, it also offers sweeping views – better looking to the east – and even comes with picnic tables and a shelter if you’re not the “roughing it” type. m Serpentine Wall and Sawyer Point Park: They’re incredibly popular with downtown workers who pop into a deli, grab a sandwich and hike to the river. The Wall has built-in seating, but isn’t very private. Sawyer Point has nooks and crannies, most of them shaded, where you can spread a blanket or latch onto a picnic table.

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The Cincinnatian’s Emery Presidential Suite is fit for a president – and it is where George W. Bush stayed during a visit to Cincinnati.

An A-list overnight stay If you’re willing to pay the price, you can stay in the best hotel rooms in Cincinnati

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here can you go in Cincinnati to get the kind of luxury and pampering that only the rich and famous are accustomed to?

For an experience that is fit for a king (or a president), Cincinnati’s finest hotels offer over-the-top suites that are the homes away from home for many A-list celebrities and the Washington elite while they visit the Queen City.

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President George W. Bush, Michael Douglas, Jane Fonda, John Kerry, George Clooney, Oprah Winfrey, Al Gore and Nancy Reagan are just a few of the notables who have trusted their overnight comfort to these luxury hotels.

The same amenities and service can be had by anyone, but you must be prepared to accept the bill.

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Vernon Manor’s Presidential Suite is 2,000 square feet and has housed celebrities such as Tiger Woods and former President John F. Kennedy.

The Cincinnatian, The Hilton Cincinnati Netherlands Plaza, The Garfield Suites, all downtown, and Vernon Manor, in Avondale, all offer luxury suites. Each hotel boasts its own unique style, three of them with longtime roots in the city.

The Cincinnatian, a Mobil fourstar, four-diamond hotel well-known for its service and luxury, is the oldest among the four, having been built in 1882. Originally designed with over 300 guest rooms, the hotel was completely remodeled in 1987 and now houses 146 guest rooms.

Important architectural details such as the hotel’s original marble and walnut grand staircase where left in place, however, to highlight its historic nature.

The Emery Presidential Suite is named after the hotel’s original builders, Thomas and Joseph Emery, brothers who opened it as the Palace Hotel in 1882 and charged $3 to $4 per night.

The suite was built in the style of a luxury New York apartment when the hotel was remodeled and boasts amenities such as two fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, a spacious master bedroom and bathroom with separate his and hers vanities and a large

The Netherland Plaza’s soaring ceilings and impressive art pieces, such as its ziggurat-shaped fountain in the Palm Court area, set off the architecture and transport guests back in time to a period when dressing for dinner was part of luxury travel.

There are two large suites at the Netherland Plaza, both offer two-story layouts with four bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms. The parlor area has two-story windows and ceilings and looks out over downtown, and the spacious floor-plan gives the suite the feel of a grand apartment.

Also downtown, but much more recently constructed, is The Garfield Suites Hotel, which offers one of the most spacious presidential suites in the Midwest, according to Mick Douthat, director of sales. The 2,800square foot suite that includes five ERNEST COLEMAN Garfield Suite’s Presidential Suite has a rooftop patio that overlooks Cincinnati. bedrooms and four full bathrooms, even offers a rooftop patio with views ice comes with each room, including overlooking the city. whirlpool tub, according to StephaJust north of the city off of Readthe presidential suite. nie Lockwood, director of sales. A ing Road is the Vernon Manor Hotel, Also boasting a rich history is the guest bedroom and bath are also part which also dates to a bygone era, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, of the suite. which was completed in 1931 and de- having been built in 1924. The presiThe Cincinnatian’s central downsigned in the lavish Art Deco style us- dential suite here offers 2,000 square town location makes it convenient feet complete with two bedrooms for guests to reach any entertainment ing natural materials, such as Braziland bathrooms, a living and dining ian rosewood, Italian marble and and sporting events taking place in area and a galley kitchen. nickel-silver fixtures. the city and 24-hour concierge serv-

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The Cincinnatian 601 Vine St. (513) 381-3000 Emery Presidential Suite Cost: $1,500/night The 1,300-square foot suite includes two bedrooms, living room, dining area, foyer and 2 ½ bathrooms. Amenities include two fireplaces, a wet bar, 34-inch color TV and stereo surround sound, vaulted ceilings, plus remote control blinds are offered. The master bedroom features a king-size bed, a fireplace and an oversize master bath with whirlpool tub, marble tile, a fireplace, his and hers vanities and an extra large shower.

VIPS who have stayed here: President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, George Clooney and Sarah Ferguson.

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35 W. Fifth St. (513) 421-9100 Cincinnatus Suite and St. Nicholas Suite Cost: $1,400/night each These 1,900-square foot, two-story suites, which are identical, include four bedrooms, 4 ½ bathrooms, dining room, living room, kitchen area, and foyer. The amenities include 20foot ceilings in the living room with ceiling-height windows, wide-screen TV, stereo system and custom designed furniture. The master bedroom features luxury linens, down comforter and a master bath with whirlpool tub and marble tile.

VIPS who have stayed here: Ted Turner and Jane Fonda, Celine Dion and former President Richard Nixon.

400 Oak St. (513) 281-3300 The Presidential Suite Cost: $700/night The 2,000-square foot Presidential Suite includes two bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, living room with cathedral ceilings, dining room, foyer, and galley kitchen with sub-zero appliances. Amenities include a television, terry bathrobes and complete set of kitchen dishes and utensils. The hotel and its address (400 Oak St.) were also featured in the 1986 Academy award-winning film "Rainman" starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.

VIPS who have stayed here: Tiger Woods, President John F. Kennedy and Renee Zellweger.

2 Garfield Pl. (513) 421-3355 The Presidential Suite Cost: $599/night This spacious 2,800 square-foot, two-story suite includes five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, a kitchen, wet bar, big-screen TV, fireplace and a large rooftop deck overlooking downtown. The master bedroom includes views of Music Hall and Union Terminal and its own separate balcony. The hotel is located right in the heart of downtown Cincinnati.

VIPS who have stayed here: John Kerry, Tim McGraw, Vince Vaughn and Patti LaBelle.

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iving it up in Greater Cincinnati means different things to different people.

To some, it is partying with the trendiest folks in town; to others, it is discussing the merits of the no-huddle offense with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer.

However, one of the most basic ways to live it up here is to immerse oneself in luxury â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and there is no better place to do that than at one of the finer bed and breakfasts of Greater Cincinnati.

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Amos Shinkle Townhouse Built in 1854, Amos Shinkle Townhouse is one of the oldest residential buildings in Greater Cincinnati. Originally serving as the home for Amos Shinkle, the man responsible for the construction of the Roebling Bridge, the house was converted to a B&B in 1985. The building has been visited by several notable figures throughout its existence, most notably President Ulysses S. Grant, a personal friend of Shinkle. The Shinkle Townhouse, which has seven rooms, is located just over the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati, and within a mile of Newport on the

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Levee. The New York Times called it "One of the most beautiful places to sleep in the (Cincinnati) area."

With a building rich in history and amenities, Amos Shinkle is fit for a king, or at the very least, a 19thcentury president.

Rates: $95-165/night Web site: www.amosshinkle.net Phone: (859) 431-2118 Address: 215 Garrard St. Covington, KY 41011

The Clifton House Originally built in 1900 as a single-family home, the Clifton House has a way of bringing people together. When Nancy Thierry purchased the building in 2001,

she hired one of the premier house restorers in the Cincinnati area, Gus Thierry, to renovate the Clifton House. The two eventually became engaged and were married in the house, one of the 50 weddings the Clifton House has hosted since its inception. The Clifton House also has an extensive library featuring some of the books written by the many authors who have stayed there. There are four rooms available, plus the Clifton Cottage, a carriage house with its own entrance.

Rates: $125-225/night Web site: www.thecliftonhouse.com Phone: (513) 221-7600 Address: 500 Terrace Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220

Eden Park Manor Eden Park Manor officially opened in January 2007 and is one of the newest B&Bs in Greater Cincinnati.

But to describe Eden Park Manor as “new” is somewhat misleading – the building was constructed in 1886. Every effort has been made to preserve and restore many of the original light fixtures, doors and porches. However, Eden Park is not without its modern features, such as the seven-person hot tub, which sits in the backyard. The amenities and services include a daily gourmet organic breakfast. Five rooms are available.

Rates: $110-130/night Web site: www.edenparkmanor.com Phone: (513) 961-9400 Address: 2226 Park Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45206

Gaslight B&B Situated on a hilltop in the historic gaslight district of Clifton, the aptly named Gaslight B&B has an aesthetically pleasing exterior featuring a large willow tree and a bubbling waterfall. Built in 1909, the house suffered extensive damage in a fire on New Year’s Eve 1998. However, the Gaslight, like so many other area B&Bs, is a dazzling monument to the wonders of house restoration. While the Gaslight possesses many of the classic elements of a traditional B&B, the building features many modern amenities, as well. Each of the four rooms features cable television along with a bed that puts the “king” in “king size.”

There also is an exercise room.

Rates: $115-150/night Web site: www.gaslightbb.com Phone: (513) 861-5222 Address: 3652 Middleton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220

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Six Acres Bed and Breakfast (above) was built in the 1800s and used later to hide slaves, as a stop on the Underground Railroad. After years of deterioration (left), the building was renovated.

The Clifton House Bed and Breakfast (below) has an elaborate staircase.

Owners Nancy and Gus Thierry restored the house to its current state.

Six Acres B&B Built as a single-family home in the mid-19th century, Six Acres Bed & Breakfast has a unique historical tradition. Shortly after its construction, the house served as a stop on the Underground Railroad, which has earned it landmark status. Visitors can tour a third-floor room that was used to hide runaway slaves, and after its conversion to a B&B in 2004, a secret basement chamber was discovered. Several guests have claimed to see a female ghost dwelling in Six Acres, though all agree the ghost is friendly. Six Acres offers 10 rooms in two buildings on the grounds. The B&B was doing such good business, it bought the second building in September 2005 and opened that for business about six months later. The second building is ideal for families.

Rates: $99-149/night Web site: www.sixacresbb.com Phone: (513) 541-0873 Address: 5350 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224

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Constructed as a single-family mansion in 1871, the Symphony Hotel has had many functions throughout its history. Located across from Music Hall, it served as a temporary home for many local musicians before being converted into a hotel in 1945. It was eventually abandoned and fell into disrepair, until the current owner purchased the building in 1996. After extensive repairs and renovations, the Symphony Hotel won a Restoration Award from the Cincinnati Preservation Association in 1997, confirming its status as one of Cincinnati’s classic buildings.

Rates: $69-99/night Web site: www.symphonyhotel.com Phone: (513) 721-3353 Address: 210 W 14th St Cincinnati, OH

Located within walking distance of Newport on the Levee, the Weller Haus is an oasis of 19th-century elegance. The inn is furnished with a myriad of antiques and decorated with artwork from the late 1800s. The Weller Haus, like several other area B&Bs, purportedly hosts guests of the supernatural variety in addition to their many non-paranormal guests. Innkeeper Leanne Saylor has had a run-in with one of the resident ghosts before.

“I came down to the kitchen and my garbage can lid was turning. It’s one of those cans with a push top lid that swings back and forth, but it was completely going around in circles.”

Rates: $109-199/night Web site: www.wellerhaus.com Phone: (859) 431-6829 Address: 319 Poplar St. Bellevue, KY 41073

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enting a limousine can make a special occasion even more special or a night on the town with friends safer and more social.

There are many options for picking a limo. You have to find out which is best for your needs. Here are five options:

Most stylish way to drive around town: 1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine You’d expect to read about this vintage automobile in “The Great Gatsby,” but thanks to painstaking restoration and maintenance, you can hire this car to whisk you around present day Cincinnati. Originally owned by legendary businessman Samuel Kaye, this dark-blue Cadillac is one of the leading causes of jaw dropping in Greater Cincinnati.

Contact: A Bee Limousine, (513) 336-8108, www.abeelimo.com How much: $150/hour, two-hour minimum rental

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There are few better ways to turn heads than by pulling up to a club in a Hummer limo that’s close to 17 feet long. Many of these Hummer limos feature multiple televisions, DVD players, stereo systems and extra leg room. In terms of raw opulence, it’s difficult to top a Hummer limo.

Contact: Your Chauffeur Limousine, (513) 671-9955, www.yclimo.com How much: $125-$225/hour

Best way to arrive at a wedding: Ultra-stretch Lincoln Towncar limousine For weddings, it’s hard to go wrong with the traditional Towncar limo, which includes mirrored ceilings, mood lighting, stereo system and a wet bar. The car’s exterior is sleek and stylish, and the Towncar provides an air of dignified class that newer, gaudier SUV limos often lack. Many limo services offer special wedding packages, which include “Just Married” decorations, red carpet service and champagne.

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Most companies charge an hourly rate, which seems relatively inexpensive at first glance. However, almost all limo services require a three-hour minimum rental, along with a 20 percent gratuity. Additionally, you may be charged extra based on fuel consumption and parking fees. Make sure to get a price quote that includes all the extras.

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Samuel Kaye once owned this 1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine.

Contact: M&M Limousine Co., (513) 598-5530, www.mmlimo.com How much: $89-$129/hour

A unique way to ride around town: Ambusine For those people (all two of them) who have looked at ambulances driving by and wished there was some way that they could have a party in one of them comes the Ambusine, the only converted ambulance limousine in the Greater Cincinnati area (perhaps there is a

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reason this is the only one). Seating 10 to 12 people, the ambulance features a television, DVD player, stereo and built-in cooler.

Contact: Executive Choice Limos, (513) 793-1664, www.eclimos.com How much: $75-$95/hour

Best choice for just riding around all night: 28-passenger party bus: There are many limousines with sleeker and more glamorous exteriors than party buses or luxury coaches.

However, the traditional limousine is simply an elegant, luxurious way to go from party to party, whereas a party bus or luxury coach is the party.

Many of these vehicles feature amenities like satellite television, karaoke machines, multiple wet bars, state-ofthe-art sound systems, and in some cases, a bathroom. A warning to anyone who hires a party bus to take them bar-hopping: you probably won’t want to get off the bus until the night is over.

Contact: A. Limousine Associates, (513) 922-4772, www.alimousine.com How much: $100-$143/hour for a 28-passenger party

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Companies who get four stars when it comes to customer service access to the Web are becoming the norm. But you have to buy a pretty pricey car to get such service. Lexus RiverCenter in Covington, Performance Lexus in the Kings Auto Mall in Warren County, and the BMW Store near Kenwood Road boast some of these amenities.

3. One national company famous for customer service is Nordstrom. When will we get one here?

Several high-profile national retailers announced plans in the last year to come to Cincinnati, including Crate & Barrel, Ikea and Nordstrom.

Nordstrom will open in the Kenwood Towne Centre in late 2009; Crate & Barrel nearby in October 2008. Ikea will locate on Union Centre Boulevard in West Chester by spring 2008.

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According to nationally known customer service expert Robert Spector, some of the best Cincinnati companies for customer service are the Vernon Manor in Avondale; Wassler’s Meat Market in Bridgetown; and Camp Washington Chili – places he visited this year as research for his upcoming book on customer service.

2. Where do you get the best service when you buy a car?

Stale donuts, cold popcorn and ketchup-drenched hot dogs eaten in a back-breaking plastic seat are relics of the past in a growing number of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky auto showrooms. Instead, backrubs from masseuses, cappuccinos from Starbucks kiosks and Wi-Fi

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Attention, area shoppers Have we got a variety of places for you to spend your hard-earned money Deerfield Towne Center

Anderson Towne Center

Mason-Montgomery Road and Irwin Simpson Road, Mason (513) 241-5800 (Anderson Real Estate; contact stores individually) www.shopdeerfieldtownecenter.com More than 60 shops and restaurants make up this open-air market.

Retail attractions include Anne Taylor Loft, Birkenstock and Coldwater Creek. Restaurants include Mimi’s Cafe, Claddah Irish Pub, Qdoba and The Polo Grille. Located off I-71 at Exit 19.

Hours: Vary by store.

7500 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township (513) 232-2075 www.vrei.net Anchored by the largest Kroger ever built, this open-air shopping center also houses a Kmart and Macy’s. In addition you’ll find restaurants such as Carrabba’s Italian Grill, TGI Friday’s, Quizno’s, CiCi’s Pizza and Moe’s Southwest Grill. To top it all off, you can kick back and relax at Caribou Coffee.

Hours: Vary by store.

Cincinnati Mills 600 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Forest Park (513) 671-7467 www.cincinnatimills.com Cincinnati Mills offers shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

Among some of the more unique offerings: Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Mikasa Factory Store, Guess Factory Store, Nine West Outlet, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Babies ’R’ Us, Danbarry Dollar Saver Cinemas and WonderPark. Some of the newer stories include Urban Behavior, Lane Bryant Outlet and Petite Sophisticate Outlet. Cincinnati Mills also is home to bigg’s and two children’s play areas: A Place to Grow and PBS Kids Backyard. Cincinnati Mills is in Forest Park and Fairfield, roughly 16 miles north of Downtown Cincinnati at Exit 39 off I-275, west of I-75 and I-71.

Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Macy’s is the anchor store at Anderson Towne Center, which includes several restaurants and specialty retailers and the world’s biggest Kroger.

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The Streets of West Chester, an upscale entertainment and shopping complex, is located east of Interstate 75 at the Union Center Boulevard exit.

Crestview Hills Town Center 2929 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills (859) 341-4353 www.ShopCrestviewHillsTownCenter.com There are more than 70 specialty stores and restaurants, including Dillard’s department store, Bed Bath & Beyond and Borders Books, the anchors. Among the newer retailers: The Children’s Place, DSW, Citizen’s Bank, Limited Too, Distant Treasures and Victoria’s Secret. There are more than 15 places to eat, too, including Mike & Jimmy’s Chophouse, McAlister’s Deli, Shane’s Rib Shack and Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

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1100 Fashion Ridge Road, Dry Ridge (859) 824-9516 www.outletbound.com Twenty-five stores and restaurants, including Nike, Big Dogs, Vanity Fair, Book Warehouse and Liz Claiborne. Located approximately 35 miles south of Cincinnati, of I-75, Exit 159.

Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday; Noon-6 p.m.

Sunday.

4601 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township (513) 752-2290 www.shopeastgate-mall.com Eastgate Mall is home to Dillard’s, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Sears and over 90 other stores and places to eat.

Among some of the stores: PacSun, Christopher & Banks, The Children’s Place, Hot Topic, Motherhood Maternity, Charlotte Russe and B. Moss Clothing Co. The mall is located off I-275 at Exit 63 (St. Route 32).

Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday.

Florence Mall

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Forever 21 is one of 180 specialty retailers at Kenwood Towne Centre in Kenwood. Dillard’s and Macy’s department stores are the mall’s anchors.

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2028 Florence Mall, Florence (859) 371-1231 www.florencemall.com Florence Mall features 130 specialty stores and a 15-unit food court that includes Sarku Japan, Sbarro, China Max, Gold Star Chili, Quizno’s Subs and Dairy Queen, and a Woolly Mammoth Playland.

Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday.

Kenwood Towne Centre 7875 Montgomery Road, Kenwood (513) 745-9100 www.kenwoodtownecentre.com Kenwood Towne Center has three leading department stores and 180 specialty retailers. The center boasts such retailers as the Cheesecake Factory, WilliamsSonoma, Aveda, Bebe, Build-ABear, Chico’s, L’Occitane, MAC Cosmetics, Pottery Barn, Sharper Image, J. Crew and Coach.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

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Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way, Newport (866) 538-3359 www.newportonthelevee.com Newport on the Levee offers 350,000 square feet of fun, open spaces, shopping, international dining, an AMC 20-stadium-style seating movie theater, Newport Aquarium, and dramatic views of the Cincinnati skyline. Selected as the No. 1 mall/shopping attraction for families in the U.S. by Zagat Survey in May 2004.

Hours, June through August: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Hours, September through May: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Rookwood Commons and Pavilion in Norwood incorporates some of the site’s original buildings into its design. www.streetsofwestchester.com The upspale mall offers several unique shops and fine dining options, including P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and Mitchell’s Fish Market.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m MondaySaturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday

Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township (513) 385-5600 www.mynorthgatemall.com Northgate Mall has more than 1.1 million square feet of retail space, and is comprised of more than 100 specialty shops and four department stores: Macy’s, Dillard’s, JC Penney and Sears. Information about upcoming mall events, directions and a complete store directory is available 24 hours a day by calling (513)3855600.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MondaySaturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday

Tower Place Mall Fourth and Race streets, Downtown (513) 241-7700 www.towerplace.com The three-level shopping center features dozens of exclusive shops and renowned retail establishments.

The mall also has a large food court that includes close to a dozen dining options.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m MondaySaturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Rookwood Commons and Pavilion 2699 Edmondson Road, Norwood (513) 366-3532 www.shoprookwood.com Rookwood Commons includes 45 upscale merchants and an eclectic mix of dining, including Don Pablo’s, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and Potbelly Sandwich Works.

Hours: Vary by merchant.

Saks Fifth Avenue 101 W. Fifth St., Downtown (513) 421-6800

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Northgate Mall in Colerain Township offers more than 1.1 million square feet of retail space, including Skeffington’s Formal Wear www.saksincorporated.com/ Enjoy exclusive designer collections for men and women.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MondayWednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m.

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The Streets of West Chester 9465 Civic Center Blvd., West Chester (614) 883-1075 (general information; contact stores directly)

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Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike, Springdale (513) 671-0120 www.tricountymall.com Tri-County Mall is anchored by Macy’s, Dillard’s and Sears, and features a large selection of apparel for men, women and children. The mall’s center court features a waterfall fountain. The food court offers an extensive selection of eateries.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MondaySaturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday

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Searching beyond the malls Downtown Lebanon

This “Antiques Capital of the Midwest” and “Home of the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival” is a microcosm of American heritage with its dreams and accomplishments. The community historian breathes life into Waynesville’s storybook architectural shapes with walking tours of the historic heart of the village, setting the stage for various unique aspects of village history guiding tours while dressed in period costume.

Hours: Vary by merchant.

Mulberry Street, Lebanon (513) 932-3060 www.ci.lebanon.oh.us A diverse collection of shops, from ice cream parlors to antique dealers to formal restaurants, downtown Lebanon gives the city a unique small-town cachet. Lebanon is a city rich in history and heritage.

Its civic pride is evident in its cleanliness, warmth, and fervent desire to include everyone in the community.

The city is framed by gently rolling hills and the scenic Little Miami River. Two major interstate highways are readily accessible, including Interstate 75 located 7 miles to the west and I-71, which borders the city to the south.

Hours: Vary by merchant.

Fairfield Avenue Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue shopbellevueky.com An art gallery and craft stores selling handmade soaps, jewelry and chocolates are among the businesses that line the six-block stretch.

Hours: Vary by merchant.

Downtown Waynesville

Hyde Park Square

Main Street, Waynesville (513) 897-8855 www.waynesvilleohio.com Older than the state of Ohio, the village of Waynesville offers a combination of history and culture as it developed in southwestern Ohio.

2700 Erie Ave., Hyde Park www.hydeparksquare.org Acquired in 1903 when Hyde Park was annexed to Cincinnati, it was maintained by the city until it was transferred to the park board in

1917. The fountain on the square was donated by the Kilgour family on Nov. 6, 1900. Following a complete restoration and revamping, Hyde Park Square was rededicated on Sept. 18, 1976, for the bicentennial. The square has the feeling of an open-air market.

Hours: Vary by merchant

MainStrasse Village 406 W. 6th St., Suite 201, Covington (859) 491-0458 www.nkyvillage.com Centered around Covington’s old German area, the MainStrasse Village is not only a historic district, but a community where people live and raise their families. It is also a collection of unique shops and restaurants set in a neighborhood of parks and Victorian and Classic Italianate homes of the mid-to-late 1800s. Designated a national historic district, the City of Covington and the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitor’s Bureau initiated the development of the area in the late 1970s. Improvements include the

100-foot Carroll Chimes Bell Tower, the Goose Girl Fountain, Northern Kentucky Visitor’s Center and additional trees and walkways.

Hours: Most shops, restaurants and attractions are open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily

O’Bryonville Business District Madison Road, O’Bryonville www.obryonville.com Most days of the week, the galleries and shops in historic O’Bryonville shopping district close by 6 p.m., but each third Thursday of the month more than 20 O’Bryonville businesses offer extended hours to attract prospective buyers with unique antique furniture, collectibles, furnishings, gifts, clothing, stationery, artwork and fine jewelry. The evening is relaxed and uncomplicated; patrons stroll along the newly renovated tree-lined sidewalks, stopping at shops and galleries to sample complimentary wines and refreshments, while browsing the district’s eclectic offerings.

Hours: Vary by merchant.

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Fuel the imagination There are plenty of shows, exhibits to keep the whole family art smart

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hat did Simon Kenton third-grader Taylor McDonald think after seeing the Children’s Theater production of “Aladdin, Jr.” at Taft Theater last fall?

“It’s better than the DVD (movie) because there are real people and costumes.”

Certainly, children’s shows and movies are a great source for developing a young one’s imagination, but consider the number of museums, concert halls and theaters in the area that can have a greater impact.

Family memberships are available for symphony performances, puppet shows and art displays – ready to entertain parents and children alike year-round.

Here’s a list:

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Sharon Shay watches her daughter, Yali, 3, do a painting during the Family Sundays program at the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center where, on the last Sunday of the month, the CAC brings in a local artist to work with children in the UnMuseum.

The Children’s Theater productions have included “Aladdin, Jr.,” which ran last fall. Upcoming shows include Disney’s “High School Musical” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

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a north, south and central location three times a year.

Family season tickets: $96 for a family of four for all shows at the Art Museum. Individual ticket prices vary based on venue.

Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati (513) 639-2984 www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org Founded in 1881, this belle époque beauty is one of the oldest art museums in the nation and has some 80,000 works of art – including a kid favorite, an Egyptian mummy. The halls crawl with kids on Family First Saturdays when there are puppet shows, musicians, scavenger hunts and crafts in the education center.

The Asian Gallery opened this May. Club Chihuly members, Chihuligans, receive their own membership card, a personalized birthday greeting, an invitation to a special July event and a packet with a “design-your-own” Chihuly chandelier art activity and a special treat each time they check in at the “Chihuligan” station during Family First Saturdays.

Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; open until 9 p.m. Wednesday Family membership: $75 includes unlimited access to all special exhibitions plus four guest passes per year to a special exhibition and subscription to the Art Museum’s members magazine, 10 percent discount at Museum Shop and the Terrace Café, free or half-price admission to educational programs and events, invitations to member-only events, video borrowing privileges at the Art Museum’s Mary R. Schiff Library, member-only group travel packages to destinations all over the country and the world.

Day pass: free admission.

Contemporary Arts Center 44 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati (513) 345-8400 www.contemporaryartscenter.org A crazy-cool building designed by internationally known architect Zaha Hadid in 2003 sports sixth floor children’s UnMuseum with tactile, interactive exhibits like “Paavo’s Hands” where kids wave their hands to conduct music or teeter-totter inside a vintage 1950s trailer. Family art lab on fourth Sundays with crafts programs and pre-school art play the second and fourth Thursday.

Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday (free from 5-9 p.m.), 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Wednesday to Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Family membership: UnMuseum family membership $65; $7.50 day pass, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students, $4.50 children 3 to 13, free under 3.

The Children’s Theatre Performs at the Taft Theatre 5th and Sycamore streets, Cincinnati www.thechildrenstheatre.org (513) 569-8080, ext. 10 For 80 years this company has been staging slickly produced musicals. Eye-popping choreography, costumes and sets are the signature of

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati (513) 333-7500 www.freedomcenter.org This monument to freedom at the gateway of the Underground Railroad (some 500 routes went through Ohio) features arts and culture exhibits and occasional performing arts events, such as historical plays about the Civil War and heroes of the Underground Railroad, and gospel choir concerts. Experiential exhibits for children include a walk through a darkened forest simulating a flight to freedom.

Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday Family membership: $65, includes fall and spring member events, discounted guest tickets, invitations to Underground Railroad tours, 10 percent off in café; $12, $10 seniors 60+, $10 students, $8 children ages 6 to 12, free under 6.

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Dennis Shelton, creative director of Madcap Puppet Theatre, sits with the puppet creation Craggitt as Waterman looms in the background. this local company producing children’s classics like “Aladdin, Jr.” and “Tom Sawyer.” This season features Disney’s “High School Musical,” opening Oct. 26; “Seussical Jr.,” opening Dec. 7; “Robin Hood,” opening Feb. 29; and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” opening April 11.

Family season tickets: Family ticket to all four shows $64 orchestra, $56 balcony 1, $28 balcony 2. Individual tickets: $7 to $18 per show.

The Cincinnati Opera Children’s Concerts 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati (513) 241-2742 www.cincinnatiopera.org Opera and schoolchildren go together like champagne and macaroni and cheese, right? Not so fast. Each year the Cincinnati Opera produces a handful of bright, scaled-down 45minute operas for kids, shows like “Alice in Operaland.” Classical music lovers of the future get a taste of opera at Saturday morning shows.

Family season tickets: $36 for a family of four for three shows; $3 for each performance.

Cincinnati Symphony Lollipop Concerts 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati (513) 621-1919 www.cincinnatisymphony.org These bite-sized concerts, often with special effects and costumed characters, for the small set are engaging and brief – a great first introduction to classical music. “Carnival of the Animals” 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10 and “Peter & the Wolf” 10:30 a.m. March 8, 2008.

Family season tickets: $32 for season’s two concerts for one adult and child; single tickets $12, $6 children.

Madcap Puppet Theatre 3316 Glenmore Ave., Cincinnati Performs at Cincinnati Art Museum, Carnegie Theatre Covington, Mason Community Center (513) 921-5965 www.madcappuppets.com Children love the larger-than-life puppets, some over 10 feet tall, and whimsical shows that incorporate traditional international tales and fables in beautifully designed productions at

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Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati (513) 421-3888 www.cincyplay.com/shows/ nextgen Interactive performance series with an international flavor featuring music and theater from around the world especially geared for children ages 4 and up. Recent season featured Japanese dance, Rwandan music and stories from Ireland, Africa and Haiti.

Admission: $5 children 4-18, $6 adults. No membership package.

Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike St. (513) 241-0343 www.taftmuseum.org Ever want to peek inside a 177year-old Cincinnati mansion? Visit the Taft Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, to stroll through an opulent family home circa 1820 to see a collection of over 700 European and American works of art. Monthly Saturday family art programs.

Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Family membership: $60 includes free admission, free or reduced admission to special exhibitions, members’ receptions and previews, 10 percent discount in shop, quarterly members’ magazine, family tours. Day passes: $7, $5 seniors PAM FISHER

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Here are other art alternatives around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Museums/Exhibits American Classical Music Hall of Fame 4 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati (513) 621-3263 americanclassicalmusic.org A non-profit organization devoted to celebrating the past, present and future of American classical music.

Hours: By appointment or during performances.

Admission: Free.

American Sign Museum 2515 Essex Place, Cincinnati (513) 258-4020 signmuseum.org Founded to inform and educate the public, as well as business and special interest groups, of the history of the sign industry and its significant contribution to commerce and the American landscape.

Hours: By appointment only.

Admission: A donation of $10 per adult is suggested. Call for group rates.

Arts Consortium of Cincinnati 1515 Linn St., Cincinnati (513) 381-0645 geocities.com/cincyarts Located inside the Cincinnati Museum Center, this is the Queen City’s premiere center for African-American art and culture. The organization has operated continuously since 1972.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Admission: Free.

Behringer-Crawford Museum 1600 Montague Rd., Covington (859) 491-4003 bcmuseum.org The Behringer-Crawford Museum is a center for the collection, presentation, study and enjoyment of Northern Kentucky’s natural, cultural, visual and performing arts heritage.

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Admission: $4 adults (18-59); $3 seniors (60+); $3 children (3-17); free for BCM members and children under 3.

Cincinnati Fire Museum 315 W. Court St., Cincinnati (513) 621-5553 cincyfiremuseum.com

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The Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky., which opened to the public in May, is a 60,000-square-foot facility.

Located in a 1907 National Register firehouse, the museum preserves Greater Cincinnati’s firefighting artifacts while honoring all the heroic firefighters, past and present.

Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sundays.

Admission: $6 adults; $5 seniors; $4 children.

Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati (513) 287-7000 cincymuseum.org Union Terminal holds three museums – the Cincinnati History museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and Duke Energy Children’s Museum.

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

Admission: $7.25 adults; $5.25 children (3-12); $6.25 seniors (60+).

Cincinnati Observatory Center 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati (513) 321-5186 cincinnatiobservatory.org The Cincinnati Observatory Center presents free lectures and tele-

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scope viewing on most Thursday evenings. The observatory is also open for stargazing on most Friday nights and many Saturday nights for a nominal charge per person.

Hours: Vary by event.

Admission: Varies by event.

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum 100 Main St., Cincinnati (513) 765-7576 reds.com The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum offers a comprehensive look into the sport’s heralded past.

Hours: (non-game days) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday; (game days) 10 a.m.-7 p.m Sunday-Saturday. The museum is open only to fans with same-day game tickets.

Admission: $8 general admission; $6 seniors (55+); $5 youth (3-12).

Creation Museum 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, Ky. (888) 582-4253 creationmuseum.org

The Creation Museum is a 60,000-square-foot center that takes visitors on a walk through the history of the Bible, designed by a former Univerals Studios exhibit director.

Visitors will be treated to animatronic dinosaurs, a planetarium and a special effects theater.

Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday.

Admission: $19.95 adults (13-59); $9.95 children (5-12, children under 5 are free); $14.95 seniors (60+).

German Pioneer Heritage Museum 4790 West Fork Rd., Cincinnati (513) 598-5732 gacl.org/museum.html The German Heritage Museum serves as the focal point in presenting and displaying German-American culture. This museum is the first of its kind in the region, and a testament to the many contributions German immigrants have made toward the building of the Ohio Valley.

Hours: 1-5 p.m. Sundays (from May 21 through Dec. 3 only).

Admission: Free.

Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra

Harriet Beecher Stowe House 2950 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati (513) 751-0651 ohiohistory.org/places/stowe/ The house was built by Lane Seminary in 1833 to serve as the residence of the institution’s president. Harriet Beecher moved to Cincinnati from Connecticut in 1832 with her father, Dr. Lyman Beecher, who had been appointed president of the seminary.

It was in Cincinnati where Harriet learned about the evils of slavery, which inspired her book, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”

Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. TuesdayThursday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Admission: Free; donations accepted.

1406 Elm St., Cincinnati (513) 723-1182 cincychamberorch.com The orchestra debuted in 1974 at the College of Mount St. Joseph. In 1976, it became professional.

Hours: Vary by event.

Admission: Varies by event.

Cincinnati Music Hall

Hebrew Union College – Skirball Museum 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati (513) 221-1875 huc.edu/museums The museum’s permanent exhibition, An Eternal People: The Jewish Experience, focuses on the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, and maps the journeys of Holocaust refugees and survivors, liberators and rescuers.

Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayThursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; and by appointment.

Admission: Free.

Heritage Village Museum Sharon Woods, U.S. 42, Sharonville (513) 563-9484 heritagevillagecincinnati.org Return to small-town life of 100 years ago and engage in educational activities that will help you appreciate how changes in the 19th-century family life in southwest Ohio relate to your own experiences.

Hours: May through October, noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. April, November and December; noon-4 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission: $3 children (ages 5-11; under 5 are free); $5 adults (12+).

John Hauck House Museum 812 Dayton St., Cincinnati (513) 721-3570 Visit the Italianate home of a prominent Cincinnatian in its original location in what was known as “Millionaire’s Row.” Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Friday; also open noon-4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month.

Admission: $3 adults; $2 seniors (60+); $1 children.

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton (513) 887-9514 pyramidhill.org Pyramid Hill is one of few sculp-

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The Cincinnati Ballet’s new season starts in September and runs through May. The Nutcracker runs December 19-29th at the Aronoff Center. ture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the “most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country” by Atlantic Monthly. There are 45 sculptures over 265 acres.

Hours: April through October – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Tuesday-Sunday; November through March – 8 a.m.-5 p.m; Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Admission: Tuesday through Friday – $3 adults, $1.50 children (ages 5-12); Saturday and Sunday – $4 adults, $1.50 children (ages 5-12). Members are admitted free during regular park hours.

Verdin Bell and Clock Museum 444 Reading Rd., Cincinnati verdin.com/info/museum.htm The sound of Verdin bells rings from more than 30,000 churches and cathedrals while these clocks, street clocks and towers beautify and enhance thousounds of communities. The Verdin Company was started in 1842 in Cincinnati.

Hours: Guided tours are given between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdayThursday. Call for reservations.

Admission: $3.

Warren County Historical Society Museum 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon (513) 932-1817 wchsmuseum.com The Warren County Historical Society Museum is housed in a three story, 28,000-square-foot brick building. It contains artifacts from prehistoric eras to the 1830s and mid-20th century periods.

Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Noon-4 Sunday.

Admission: $4 adults, $3.50 seniors (65+).

Theater/Music Aronoff Center for the Arts 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati (513) 721-3344 cincinnatiarts.org/aronoff Designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the state-of-the-art facility opened in October 1995. The Center consists of three stunning performance spaces: Procter & Gamble Hall, Jarson-Kaplan Theater and Fifth Third Bank Theater.

Hours: Vary by event.

Admission: Varies by event.

Carnegie Visual Performing Arts Center 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington (859) 491-2030 thecarnegie.com The venue has five art galleries, a magnificent turn-of-the-century theater and a brand new education center.

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-3 p.m. Saturday.

Admission: Varies by event.

Cincinnati Ballet 1555 Central Parkway, Cincinnati (513) 621-5282 cincinnatiballet.com Classical, modern and children’s productions run October through May. Hours: Vary by event.

Admission: Varies by event.

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1241 Elm St., Cincinnati (513) 744-3344 cincinnatiarts.org/musichall Music Hall is home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera and the May Festival Chorus, among other local performing arts organizations. The facility includes the Springer Auditorium for performances as well as the Music Hall Ballroom, Corbett Tower and the Critic’s Club.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: Varies by performance.

Cincinnati Opera 1243 Elm St., Cincinnati (513) 241-2742 cincinnatiopera.org On June 27, 1920, Cincinnati Opera Association began its life as the second oldest opera company in the United States with a sold-out performance of Martha. In 1972, Cincinnati Opera moved from the Zoo Pavilion to its present venue, Music Hall. The company has also added performances and begun performing in repertory on “Festival Weekends,” attracting visitors from 34 states for each of the past three seasons.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: Varies by performance.

Cincinnati Pops 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati (513) 232-6220 Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops are the most successful Billboard Classical Crossover recording artists ever. Of the 83 Cincinnati Pops Telarc releases, 54 have appeared on the Classical Crossover or Classical Billboard charts.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: Varies by performance.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival 719 Race St., Cincinnati (513) 381-2273 cincyshakes.com CSF produces Shakespeare, William Beckett, Moliere, Sophocles and more in a contemporary, accessible fashion.

Hours: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Admission: $22 adults; $20 seniors; $18 students. Group rates available.

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Newport on the Levee, Newport (859) 581-7625 shadowboxcabaret.com The facility at Newport on the Levee, christened Shadowbox Cabaret South, features a 250-seat, three-tiered, warehouse-feel theatre with state of the art lighting and sound equipment. Patrons are seated at large round tables where they can order appetizers like pizzas and nachos, and a variety of sodas, beers, and cocktails from performers doubling as wait-staff.

Hours: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; noon Friday; 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

Admission: $10-$25; group discounts available.

1241 Elm St., Cincinnati (513) 621-1919 cincinnatisymphony.org The CSO entered a new era in September 2001, when the dynamic young conductor Paavo Järvi succeeded Jesús López-Cobos (now Music Director Emeritus) and stepped to the podium as the orchestra’s 12th Music Director.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: Varies by performance.

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati (513) 421-3555 cincyect.com Cincinnati’s professional premiere Off-Broadway theater, dedicated to producing passionate, provocative, powerful plays and musicals.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: Varies by performance.

Greaves Concert Hall

435 E. Mehring Way, Cincinnati (513) 241-6550 ERNEST COLEMAN

The Shadow Box Theatre staff in Newport doubles as performers and waitstaff, serving appetizers and drinks.

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights (859) 572-6399 The 637-seat Greaves Concert Hall offers listeners a warm and intimate setting with superb acoustics and sight lines.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: Varies by performance.

lacomedia.com Featuring six Broadway-style shows a year, along with a buffet, La Comedia has been producing shows for over 30 years. For each production, talent is cast from auditions in New York City as well as locally, ensuring that the performers in the productions are the best available.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: $44-$59.

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra

Madison Theater

540 Linden Ave., Newport (859) 431-6216 kyso.org The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1992 and is a full 70- to 90-piece orchestra. It has collaborated with many other local art organizations including the Cincinnati Ballet and Playhouse in the Park.

Music director is James R. Cassidy.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: Varies by performance.

730 Madison Ave., Covington (859) 491-2444 madcappuppets.com The Madison Theater boasts a capacity of approximately 1200 guests, two venues, a state of the art sound and lighting system, as well as 3 full service bars. There are two fully retractable screens that will allow for private or public viewing of various media from DVD to computer projection. The theater offers a variety of live music, comedy, sports and film events.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: Varies by performance.

Know Theater 1120 Jackson St., Cincinnati (513) 300-5669 knowtheater.com Know Theatre of Cincinnati has staked its identity as Cincinnati’s premiere multicultural contemporary theatre company. We offer diverse programming that opens the dialogue between people of different backgrounds in Cincinnati.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: $15-$25.

La Comedia Dinner Theatre 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro (800) 677-9505

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Monmouth Theatre 636 Monmouth St., Newport (859) 655-9140 monmouththeatre.com The Monmouth Theater is one of Greater Cincinnati’s newest entertainment venues. On any given weekend, your choices can range from poetry to jazz standards to Shakespeare to Elvis.

Hours: Vary by performance.

Admission: Varies by performance.

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Playhouse in the Park 962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati (513) 421-3888 cincyplay.com The playhouse produces an eclectic mix of comedies, dramas, established hits, and world premier. The playhouse attracts over 190,000 people annually to its twotheater complex during an 11month season (August-June). In 2004, the playhouse was honored with the Regional Theatre Tony Award. One of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry, it honors a non-profit professional regional theater company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theater nationally.

Hours: The box office is open: Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; TuesdayFriday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, noon-8 p.m.

Event times vary.

Admission: Varies by performance.

Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati (513) 287-7000 cincymuseum.org Cincinnati Museum Center’s OMNIMAX Theater surrounds viewers with super-sized images and exceptional visual and audio quality, making them feel as if they are “in the picture.” It features a five-story, 72-foot-diameter, tilted, domed screen and a digital sound systems.

Hours: Vary by film.

Admission: $7.25 adults; $6.25 seniors (60+); $5.25 children (ages 3– 12). Group rates are available.

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The city of Cincinnati purchased the Showboat Majestic in 1967 to serve as a focal point for the developing Central Riverfront. Until 1988, it was leased to the University of Cincinnati as a summer stock theatre for its students. Now, under the administration of Cincinnati Landmark Productions, in cooperation with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, the Majestic is a professional summer stock theatre utilizing local performers.

Hours: 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m on Sunday.

The box office is open by telephone 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Admission: $15 adults; $14 seniors; students and groups of 15 or more.

Stained Glass Theatre 802 York St., Newport (859) 291-7464 footlighters.org Footlighters, Inc. was established in 1963 by a small group of community theatre volunteers who wanted to bring theater opportunities to the west side of Cincinnati. In 1986, Footlighters moved to Newport, when they took posession of the tornado-damaged Salem United Methodist Church and converted it into the Stained Glass Theatre.

Hours: Varies by performance.

Admission: $17. Group rates available for 10 or more. Call (513) 4748711 for tickets.

Taft Theatre 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati (513) 721-8883 taftevents.com The Taft Theatre features musicians, comedians, childrens’ shows and theater producations. Handicapped seating is available, as well as hearing-enhancement devices.

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Jennifer Ross and Jason Evans (center) were married at Great American Ball Park and had their reception in the stadium’s 4192 Club.

A wedding at home (plate) Local couple thrilled to have ceremony at Reds’ ballpark

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magine getting married at home plate of Great American Ball Park on a summer evening during baseball season. It’s a nice idea, but it almost seems like pure fantasy.

However, Jason and Jennifer Evans made this fantasy a reality in August 2006, when the two were married at home plate in front of 100 of their closest friends and relatives.

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Plan your Reds wedding Great American Ball Park plays host to an average of two on-field weddings a year.

That costs $2,500, but you have to hold your reception at the ballpark, too (there are four different areas to do that; prices vary).

Call (513) 765-7065.

ly, they had only planned to have their reception at one of GABP’s meeting facilities, but when they were informed about the possibility of conducting the actual wedding ceremony on home plate, they both jumped at the chance.

The couple was married by Brandon Faris, a longtime friend who became an ordained minister so he could perform their wedding. While many ministers may not have liked

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the idea of marrying a couple at the same place where Ken Griffey Jr. wields his Louisville Slugger, that could not have been less true for Faris. “I was thrilled to perform the ceremony at home plate, I don’t think anyone will ever forget Jen and Jason’s wedding,” Faris said.

The Evanses say that their friends and family could not have been more excited about their ballpark wedding. “Our friends and family absolutely loved the idea!” gushed Jennifer.

After arriving at the stadium, the wedding party took photos in the dugouts and at home plate. As the guests arrived, they were seated in the luxurious Diamond Club section directly behind home plate, affording the guests an excellent view of the proceedings. The ceremony com-

menced as “Here Comes the Bride” was piped in over the stadium loudspeakers and the bride walked out of the first-base dugout to meet the groom at home plate.

It is probably safe to say that no one enjoyed having the ceremony on the field more than the 4-yearold ring bearer and best man, Evan Conatser. While Jennifer was admittedly worried that Evan, the son of the best man, would try to steal second base during the ceremony, Evan handled himself like an old pro. “It helped that he got to wear his Reds cap during the wedding,” she said.

The couple, who held their reception just down the right-field line at Club 4192, enjoyed the experience.

“I can’t imagine a better way to get married,” Jennifer said.

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Batting practice, mascots, great seats? Go for it Scoreboard messages Want to send a special message in a big way? The Reds will put your message on the left-field scoreboard for $35 per line. Call (513) 7657100.

Batting practice For $2,500, you can fulfill your childhood dream of taking batting practice on the GABP field. The Reds provide the equipment, grounds crew and a pitcher, so you and your friends can focus on unleashing your inner Griffey. It is a group price. Call (513) 765-7065.

Premium seating For those who crave the ultimate baseball viewing experience, there

are the Diamond Seats. These $225 seats are closer to home plate than the pitcher’s mound, and include complimentary in-seat food and beverage service and a pre-game buffet in the private Diamond Club.

Call (513) 765-7210.

Luxury boxes GABP also offers luxury suites that accommodate 16 people. They offer seating both indoor and out, television monitors, catering and climate control. Cost varies. Call (513) 765-7500.

Mascot appearances The Reds’ mascots, Mr. Red, Mr. Red Legs and Gapper, are available to entertain guests at corporate events, birthday parties and other special occasions for $80 to $150 an hour. Call (513) 765-7000.

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and offers comfortable seating, an array of dining tables and caterPaul Brown Stadium has 100 ing. Available on a single-game luxury suites that can accommobasis, the deck costs $11,000date 25 to 30 people. Various $16,000. companies and individuals own The VIP Club Party takes place 96 suites, leaving four available for in a private area in the already prithe general public to rent. The vate Club Lounge in Paul Brown suites, which include amenities Stadium, and offers parties of 30 such as a full wet bar, private restto 150 catering, luxurious furnirooms, satellite television and cliture, television monitors and a mate control, cost $14,000 to rent bar. Prices start at $10,000 per per game. Call (513) 455-8434. game. Call (513) 455-8434.

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not football themed, but newlyweds often enter the lounge to the ubiquitous “Welcome to the Jungle” anthem. Call (513) 455-8434.

Events PBS is active in the offseason, offering facilities to host all kinds of events. PBS requires a minimum of 50 people for a group event. Room rental fees vary depending on group size and room availability. Call (513) 455-4830.

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The Bearcats offer public tours of the locker rooms in the newly constructed Varsity Village, where fans can go behind the scenes to check out where UC athletes prepare for games. It’s free. Call (513) 556-2170.

You and your group can provide the halftime or postgame entertainment by playing on the official Miami hardwood at Millett Hall, during or after a home basketball game.

Available with purchase of 20 or more tickets. Call (513) 529–1700.

Request a birthday wish on the scoreboard at a men’s basketball game for $20. This package includes the person’s name on the Cintas Center scoreboard at halftime, a PA announcement and a performance of “Happy Birthday” by the Xavier Pep Band. It costs $20. Contact xubirthday@gmail.com.

plays host to “Cattitude,” a giant tailgate party offering fans a chance to mix and mingle with fellow Bearcat fans in Marge Schott Stadium.

Admission is free; food and drinks are available for purchase. Call (877) 228-7849.

Bearcat Family Zone Before home football games, the Sheakley Lawn transforms into a utopia for young football fans. The Bearcat Family Zone, which is free, includes youth clinics, interactive games and an official pregame pep rally. Call (513) 556-0838.

Xavier’s mascot, the Blue Blob, gets a hug from 2 year-old Jack Crane of Mount Washington. You can rent the Blob for $25/hour pending availability.

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Mascot and Spirit Team appearances You can hire the Bearcat mascot and/or the Spirit Team to appear at your event. Cost varies. Call (513) 556-3463.

Ice hockey VIP package You can get the full red-carpet treatment at RedHawks hockey games, including (but not limited to) a ride on the Zamboni, recognition on the PA system and the video board and a tour of the arena. Available with purchase of 20 or more tickets. Call (513) 529–1700.

Perform the national anthem American Idol aspirers can sing the national anthem before RedHawk home games, or they can perform at halftime in front of thousands. Available with purchase of 20 or more tickets. Call (513) 529–1700.

High-five line You and a group of up to 25 members can line the locker room entranceway and "high five" the RedHawks as they take the floor to warm up. Available with purchase of 20 or more tickets. Call (513) 529–1700.

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Behind-the-scenes tours Get a look at the locker room, training room and Cintas Center facilities. Free with purchase of women’s basketball group ticket package.

Call (513) 745-3378.

Mascot appearances The Blue Blob and/or D’Artagnan can appear at your event to add Musketeer cheer. Availability is limited. Cost is $25 per hour. Call (513) 745-2856.

Youth basketball team scrimmages at halftime Your favorite pee-wee basketball team can take the floor at halftime of select women’s games. Free with purchase of women’s basketball group ticket package. Call (513) 7453378.

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If ever you’ve dreamt of being Jeff Gordon or Danica Patrick, you can do it at Kentucky Speedway, as part of the Richard Petty Driving Experience.

Just 40 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati on Interstate 71 in Sparta, the speedway offers real racing entertainment for up to 1,000 people.

Experiences start at $99 per person.

“Going 165 mph on four wheels is like being a bug on the windshield of an F-16,” wrote the Enquirer’s Peter Bronson after he took a ride in 2001.

“It makes the wildest ride at Kings Island feel like the plastic pony on a pole in front of Kmart.”

The Petty Experience has expanded from one location in 1994 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., to 25, including NASCAR staples like Indianapolis, Daytona and Bristol.

“The typical thing nowadays is two words: team building,” said John Gedney Jr., group event sales manager for the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Kentucky Speedway. “That’s any function where you can interact outside of the work environment. That’s what we can sell – team building in a social setting.”

Gedney says the Experience will obviously appeal to those who love motor sports, but it can also interest thrill-seekers and those who have never watched a race.

“Anyone will enjoy it,” Gedney says. “It’s all about the experience.”

To learn more For group discounts and reservations: Email: jgedney@1800BePetty.com (859) 743-5745; www.1800BePetty.com

The Experiences m Ride-Along Experience, $99 Ride shotgun in a two-seat stock car driven by a professional instructor. m Ultimate Race Experience, $249 Experience a simulated race from the passenger seat. Ride for six laps from flag to flag. m Rookie Experience, 1 Session, $399 You’re in the driver’s seat for eight laps around the track. The program can last up to half a day. m King’s Experience, 2 Sessions, $799 A high-thrill, 18-lap program. Lasts up to half a day. m Experience of a Lifetime, 3 Sessions, $1,249 Think you can handle 30 laps? Improve your driving line, increase your speed and consider a career change.

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Great American Ball Park averaged 26,352 fans for Reds games in 2006. Bobbleheads, dollar hot dogs and fireworks usually draw the largest crowds.

Catch a game You can take your pick of sporting events to attend around here

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he Greater Cincinnati area provides more to watch than the Reds and Bengals, our two professional teams with long-time fan followings. There’s minor league professional baseball, soccer and football (men’s and women’s). There’s college sports at every level, including a UC football team that went to a bowl game last year and a Xavier basketball team that was within seconds of knocking No. 1 Ohio State out of the NCAA Tournament.

Roger Federer, the world’s top tennis player, competes here in August. Olympic volleyball players are here Aug. 30.

There’s horse racing and auto racing, and a new women’s golf tournament that concludes today. Have a ball ...

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PRO TEAMS Cincinnati Reds 100 Main St., Cincinnati, 45202 (513) 765-7000; reds.com Members of Major League Baseball’s National League Central Division. Play home games at Great American Ball Park, downtown.

Tickets: Range from $5-$215. Purchase online at reds.com, by phone at (513) 381-7337 or at the ballpark, the Majestic Dugout Shop (21 E. Fifth St., downtown) and select tickets.com lo-

cations (Visitors Center on Fountain Square, Meijer, Play It Again Sports).

Cincinnati Bengals One Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, 45202 (513) 455-4800; bengals.com Members of the NFL’s AFC North Division. Play home games at Paul Brown Stadium, downtown.

Tickets: Range from $55-$73. Purchase online at bengals.com, by phone at (513) 621-8383 or at the stadium.

Cincinnati Cyclones

muredhawks.com Members of the Mid-American Conference (NCAA Division I).

Tickets: Vary by sport. Purchase online at muredhawks.com, by phone at (866) 684-2957 or on campus at Millett Hall.

100 Broadway, Cincinnati, 45202 (513) 421-7825; cycloneshockey.com Members of the East Coast Hockey League. Play home games at U.S. Bank Arena, downtown.

Tickets: $12-$22.50. Purchase online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (513) 421-7825.

Xavier Musketeers 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, 45207 (513) 745-3000; goxavier.com Members of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I).

Tickets: Vary by sport. Purchase online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (513) 562-4949 or on campus at Cintas Center.

Cincinnati Excite 530 Northland Blvd., Cincinnati, 45240 (513) 648-9248; cincinnati-excite.com Members of the American Indoor Soccer League. Play home games at GameTime Training Center, Fairfield.

Tickets: $12 adults, $9 students, $7 children under 10. Purchase online at ticketweb.com or by phone at (513) 648-9248.

Florence Freedom 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, Ky., 41042 (859) 594-4487; florencefreedom.com Members of minor-league baseball’s Frontier League. Play home games at Champion Window Field, Florence. Season is scheduled from May into September.

Tickets: Range from $6-$9.50. Purchase online at florencefreedom.com, by phone at (859) 594-4487 or at the ballpark.

Cincinnati Jungle Kats 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, 45202 (513) 381-8873; junglekatsfootball.com Members of the Arena Football League 2 (AF2). Play home games at U.S. Bank Arena.

Tickets: Range from $10-$25. Purchase online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (513) 562-4949 or at the arena.

Cincinnati Kings P.O. Box 998, Cincinnati, 45201 (513) 721-5464; cincinnatikings.com Members of the United Soccer Leagues Second Division. Play home games at Town & Country Sports, Wilder.

Tickets: Range from $6-$9 individuals; $30 families. Purchase online at ticketmaster.com or at the field on game days up to two hours before kickoff.

Cincinnati Ladyhawks 7620 Joseph St., Cincinnati, 45231 (513) 772-5425; cincinnatiladyhawks.com Members of the U.S. Soccer League – W-League. Play home games at Lakota West High School. The season is scheduled to take place May through July.

Tickets: $8 adults, $5 students

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T.J. Houshmandzadeh and the Jungle could be roaring a lot at night this season. The Bengals have four night games scheduled, two at Paul Brown Stadium. (ages 5-18), free (4 & under), $45 adult season tickets; $25 student season tickets, $120 family season tickets. Call (513) 772-5425.

Cincinnati Sizzle 916 Surrey Trail, Cincinnati, 45245 (513) 236-2886; cincinnatisizzle.com Members of the National Women’s Football Association. Play home games at La Salle High School.

Tickets: Can be bought on game day at La Salle High School.

Kings Comets 1065 Reading Road, Mason, 45040 (513) 459-4883; kingscomets.com Members of the Mid-Continental Football League. Play home games at Princeton High School.

Tickets: $6 adult, $4 teens, $2 ages 6-12. Purchase online at kingscomets.com.

COLLEGES Cincinnati Bearcats 2600 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, 45221 (513) 556-4603; ucbearcats.com Members of the Big East Conference (NCAA Division I).

Tickets: Vary by sport. Purchase online at ucbearcats.com, by phone at (513) 556-2287 or on campus at the Lindner Center ticket office.

Miami RedHawks 501 E. High St., Oxford, 45056 (513) 529-1809;

Masters, Aug. 10-19. Men’s event is one of the top tournaments in the world.

Tickets: Vary by event and day. Purchase online at cincytennis.com or ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (513) 651-0303 or (513) 562-4949.

Kentucky Speedway 5120 Sparta Pike, Sparta, Ky., 41086 (859) 567-3400; kentuckyspeedway.com Remaining events for the 2007 season: July 13 – ARCA RE/MAX series; July 14 – NASCAR Craftsman Truck series; Aug. 10-11 – IRL Indy Pro Series; IRL IndyCar series.

Tickets: Vary by event. Purchase online at kentuckyspeedway.com, by phone at (888) 652-7223.

Florence Speedway

Northern Kentucky Norse Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Ky., 41099 (859) 572-5220; nku.edu Members of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (NCAA Division II).

Tickets: Vary by sport. Call (859) 572-6639

Mount St. Joseph Lions 5701 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, 45233-1670 (513) 244-4200; msj.edu Members of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (NCAA Division III).

Tickets: Vary by sport. Call (513) 244-4311

Thomas More Saints 333 Thomas More Parkway; Crestview Hills, Ky., 41017 (859) 341-5800; thomasmore.edu Members of the Presidents Athletic Conference (NCAA Division III).

Tickets: Vary by sport. Call (859) 344-3536

Cincinnati State Surge 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, 45223 (513) 861-7700; www.cinstate.cc.oh.us/Athletics Members of the National Junior College Athletics Association.

Tickets: Vary by sport. Call (513) 861-7700.

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12234 U.S. Route 42, Union, Ky., 41091 (859) 485-7591; florencespeedway.com Schedule includes Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks and Pure Stocks.

Tickets: Vary by event. Call (859) 485-7591

AVP Cincinnati Open 9933 Alliance Rd., Blue Ash (800) 280-2330; mustseeavp.com Men’s and women’s pro beach volleyball tournaments will be held Aug. 30-Sept. 2 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason.

Tickets: $18 per session general admission; $28 reserved box; $75 VIP. Call (800) 919-6272 or order at tickets.com.

The Duramed Championship The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills, 3155 Sherilyn Lane, Batavia, 45103 (513) 929-4263; duramedchampionship.com The inaugural Duramed Championship, part of the Duramed Futures Tour, a developmental tour for the PGA, concludes today at The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills in Batavia.

Tickets: $5 general admission each day; $100 VIP hospitality admission

River Downs Racetrack 6301 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, 45230 (513) 232-8000; riverdowns.com Live thoroughbred racing and simulcasting.

Tickets: Free admission

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Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Dr., Mason, 45040 (513) 651-0303; cincytennis.com Western & Southern Financial Group Women’s Open, July 14-22; Western & Southern Financial Group

7500 Turfway Road, Florence, Ky., 41042 (800) 733-0200; turfway.com Live thoroughbred racing and simulcasting.

Tickets: Free admission

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Get ready for the world The 2008 Ryder Cup will be just down the road in Louisville

2008 Ryder Cup When: Sept. 16-28, 2008 Where: Valhalia Golf Club, Louisville, Ky.

Ticket prices

Tuesday Daily Grounds Ticket: $40 Wednesday Daily Grounds Ticket: $40 Thursday Daily Grounds Ticket: $75 Friday Daily Grounds Ticket: $90 Saturday Daily Grounds Ticket: $90 Sunday Daily Grounds Ticket: $100 Weekly Grounds Ticket: $435 Weekly Pavilion Ticket: $555

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he United States is hoping to claim its first Ryder Cup since 1999 – and before a home crowd.

The best of America’s golfers and the best of Europe’s will tee off for international bragging rights in the 37th Ryder Cup matches Sept. 16-21, 2008, at Louisville’s Valhalla Golf Club.

America last hosted the biennial matches in 2004 in Bloomfield Township, Mich., where they lost 18½-9½.

Valhalla, designed by Jack Nicklaus, hosted the PGA Championship in 1996 and 2000, and the U.S. Senior Open in 2004.

The games will be played under match play rules, so each game’s result is based on holes won. The first two days of play feature fourball (each

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The 2008 Ryder Cup’s 12-member U.S. team could likely include Tiger Woods (left) and Zach Johnson, who won this year’s Masters. member of the two-man team plays his own ball) and foursomes (the twoman teams alternate shots). The last day is singles: 12 one-on-one matches. A team gets a full point for each match victory, and each side gets a

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Europe has won five of the last six meetings, and the last three straight.

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Save these dates for concerts, plays, county fairs and more AUGUST

JUNE

22-24: Panegyri, Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Finneytown. (513) 591-0030 23: Cincinnati Soap Box Derby, Gilbert Avenue, Walnut Hills. cincinnatisoapboxderby.com 26: John Mayer with Ben Folds, U.S. Bank Arena.

26: Chicago with America, Riverbend Music Center.

27: Def Leppard with Styx and Foreigner, Riverbend.

28, 30: “Cosi Fan Tutte,” Cincinnati Opera, Music Hall.

29: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Riverbend.

29-July 1: America’s Celebration – Newport Motorcycle Rally, newportmotorcyclerally.com 30: Hyde Park Blast. hpblast.com

JULY

1: All American Birthday Party, downtown riverfront. Rozzi’s fireworks at 10 p.m. sawyerpoint.com 2: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, and k.d. lang, Riverbend.

3: LaRosa’s Balloon Glow, Coney Island.

3: Red, Rhythm and Boom, Mason, (513) 229-8500 3: Northside Rock ‘n’ Roll Carnival, www.northside.net 4: Northside 4th of July Parade and Festival. www.northside.net 4: Red, White and Blue Ash. blueash.com 4: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Red, White and Boom!, Riverbend.

5-7: Spirit Song Fest, with Newsboys, TobyMac, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp; Kings Island. spiritsongfestival.com 6-7: Ohio River Way Paddlefest, Four Seasons Marina. ohioriverway.org 7: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Music from “Dreamgirls, ” with Bootsy Collins. Riverbend.

8: Second Sunday on Main – Global Salsa-tion, Over-the-Rhine. secondsundayonmain.org 12, 14: “Nixon in China,” Cincinnati Opera, Music Hall.

13-15: St. Rita Fest, St. Rita School for the Deaf, Evendale. srsdeaf.org 14: Taylor Hicks, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta. Concert before NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. kentuckyspeedway.com 14-22: Western & Southern Financial

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A Jimmy Buffet show at Riverbend is like a day at the beach with all your Parrothead friends.

Group Women’s Open, Mason. cincytennis.com 14-15: CincyLatino Festival, Sawyer Point, downtown Cincinnati. cincylatino.com.

14-Aug. 26: Krohn Conservatory summer show, Jamaican Me Crazy. (513) 421-5707 15: MainStrasse Village Classic Car Show, Covington. mainstrasse.org 16-21: Warren County Fair, Lebanon. warrencountyfair.org 17-22: Kenton County Fair and Horse Show, kentoncountyfair.blogspot.com 21-Sept. 23: Saul Steinberg: Illuminations, Cincinnati Art Museum.

21: Cincinnati Rollergirls, Cincinnati Gardens. cincinnatirollergirls.com 21: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, with Vanessa Williams. Riverbend.

22: Bridalrama, Duke Energy Center. bridalrama.net

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22-28: Butler County Fair, Hamilton. butlercofair.com 22-28: Clermont County Fair, Owensville, Ohio. clermontcountyfair.org 25-26: Sheryl Crow, Fraze Pavilion, Kettering.

25, 27, 29, 31: “Aida,” Cincinnati Opera, Music Hall.

26: Jimmy Buffett, Riverbend. SOLD OUT 27-28: Macy’s Music Festival, Cincinnati, Paul Brown Stadium, downtown Cincinnati. macysmusicfestival.com 27-28: Lite Brite Indie Pop and Film Fest, Southgate House, Newport. litebritetest.com 28: FreedomFest, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. freedomcenter.org 28-29: Vectren Dayton Air Show, Dayton International Airport. vectrendaytonairshow.com

1: Vans Warped Tour, Riverbend.

1-5: Hamilton County Fair, Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Carthage. hamiltoncountyfair.com 2-5: World’s Longest Yard Sale, MainStrasse Village, Covington, to Gadsden, Alabama. 127sale.com 3-4: Cincy Blues Fest, Sawyer Point. cincyblues.org 3-5: Glier’s Goettafest, Newport Riverfront. goettafest.com 5: Morning Glory Ride, downtown Cincinnati. morninggloryride.org 8: 311 with Matisyahu, Riverbend.

9-12: Great Inland Seafood Festival, Newport Riverfront. greatinlandseafoodfest.com 10-11: Scribblejam, Annie’s, 4343 Kellogg Ave. scribblemagazine.com 10-12: Union Center Boulevard Bash, Butler County. unioncentreblvdbash.com 10-19: Western & Southern Financial Group men’s tennis tournament, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason. cincytennis.com 11: Gala of International Ballet Stars, ballet tech cincinnati, Aronoff Center for the Arts. cincinnatiarts.org 11: Mount Adams Music Festival, The Monastery, St. Paul Street, Mount Adams.

12: Second Sunday on Main – Celebrate Equality and Freedom on Main, Over-the-Rhine. secondsundayonmain.org 16: Kenny Chesney, Riverbend. SOLD OUT. 17-19: Greater Cincinnati Boat Festival, Newport Riverfront. newportky.gov 17-19: Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration, www.midwestbfrc.com 18: Bernadette Peters, Aronoff Center for the Arts. www.cincinnatiarts.org 18: Hootie and the Blowfish, Freedom Field, Florence 22: Dave Matthews Band with Pete Yorn, Riverbend.

24-26: Taste of Blue Ash. Peter Cetera performs, blueash.com 24-26: Germania Society Oktoberfest, Colerain Township. germaniasociety.com 29-Sept.3: Alexandria Fair and Horse Show, Campbell County.

30-Sept. 2: AVP Crocs Cup Cincinnati Open (sand volleyball), Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason. avp.com

SEPTEMBER 1: Rush, Riverbend.

1: Cruise-A-Palooza, Coney Island. coneyislandpark.com 1-Oct. 21 (weekends only): Ohio Renaissance Festival, Harveysburg. renfestival.com 2: Penn Station Riverfest and Cincinnati Bell/WEBN Fireworks, Sawyer Point and Newport Festival Park.

4-Oct. 5: “Dracula,” Playhouse in the Park. cincyplay.com 7-9: Harvest Home Fair, Cheviot. harvesthomefair.com 7-9: MainStrasse Village Oktoberfest, Covington.

7-9: The Junction Trail Festival, Milford. thejunctiontrailfest.org 7-Oct. 7: “Romeo & Juliet,” Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. cincyshakes.com 9: Second Sunday on Main – Eco-Mainia, Over-the-Rhine. secondsundayonmain.org 9: Dog Day, Beach Waterpark.

10: Bengals season opener, vs. Baltimore, 7 p.m., Paul Brown Stadium 10: Light up Cincinnati 14-15: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Music Hall. Paavo Jarvi conducts.

Awadagin Pratt, piano.

15-16: Cincinnati Celtic Festival, Yeatman’s Cove, downtown Cincinnati. cincinnatifolklife.com 15-16: Tour of Remodeled Homes, Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky. hbanky.com

15-Dec. 31: A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

15-Oct. 28: Krohn Conservatory fall show, An Oriental Mosaic.

22: Country Applefest, Lebanon, countryapplefest.com 22: Steve Schmidt Trio, Plaza Jazz Series, Burnet Woods, corner of Clifton and Ludlow. (513) 352-4080 22-23: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, downtown Cincinnati. www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com 22-23: Blue Ash Airport Days, airportdays.com 22, 23, 29, 30: Falloween Fest, Coney Island.

22-Oct. 21: “Othello,” Playhouse in the Park.

25-Oct. 7: “My Fair Lady,” Broadway Across America Cincinnati. cincinnatiarts.org 26-29: MidPoint Music Festival, downtown Cincinnati. mpmf.com 28-30: Newport Oktoberfest. newportky.gov 28-30, Oct. 5-7: Parade of Homes, Steeplechase Community, Union, Ky. Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky. hbanky.com 28-Oct. 17: 20/20 Festival, cincinnatiarts.org 29: Bill Cosby, Belterra Casino Resort, Florence, Ind. 29-30: Great Outdoor Weekend, Cincinnati Nature Center. CincyNature.org

OCTOBER TBD: FearFest, Kings Island, pki.com; Shocktober, Cincinnati Museum Center; U.S.S. Nightmare, Newport, www.ussnightmare.com.

5: Brad Paisley, Rodney Atkins, Taylor Swift, Riverbend.

5-7: Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath & Design Show, hartproductions.com 5-27: Keeneland Fall Meet, Lexington, keeneland.com 6: Reggae Run, Ault Park, reggaerun.com 6-7: Sunflower Festival, Gorman Heritage Farm. gormanfarm.org 6-7: AppleButter Festival, Hueston Woods Pioneer Farm.

7: Hyde Park Art Show, hydeparksquare.org 11-13: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Music Hall. Paavo Jarvi conducts. Vadim Repin, violin.

13-14: Black Walnut Festival, FarbachWerner Nature Preserve, Colerain Township.

13, 14, 20, 21: “Rise for Freedom: The John P. Parker Story,” Cincinnati Opera, Jarson-Kaplan Theater. cincinnatiopera.com 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28: HallZOOween, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

16-Nov. 16: “Altar Boyz,” Playhouse in the Park.

19-21: Cincinnati Antiques Festival, Sharonville Convention Center. cincinnatiantiquesfestival.org

19-21: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Music Hall. Wayne Brady, entertainer; Erich Kunzel, conductor.

20-31: Ghosts of Pirate Cove, Newport Aquarium.

26-28, Nov. 2-3: “Disney’s High School Musical,” Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 2-4: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Stravinsky Festival, Paavo Jarvi conducts. May Festival Chorus, Robert Porco directs.

3-Dec. 23: “The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!),” Playhouse in the Park.

9-11: Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market, Northern Kentucky Convention Center. hartproductions.com 13-25: “Camelot,” Broadway Across America Cincinnati. cincinnatiarts.org 16-18: Germania Society Christkindlmarkt.

16-Jan. 1: PNC Festival of Lights, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

17-Jan. 1: Krohn Conservatory winter show, A Holiday Tradition.

22: Thanksgiving Day Race, downtown Cincinnati. thanksgivingdayrace.com 23: Light up the Square, downtown Cincinnati.

23-25: Winterfair, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington. ohiocraft.org 23-Jan. 1: Santa’s Water Wonderland, Newport Aquarium.

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19 Poison with special guests Ratt & White Lion

26 Chicago / America 27 Def Leppard with special guests Foreigner & Styx JULY 2007

2 Lyle Lovett and His Large Band and k.d. lang & The Coral Reefer Band

29 Incubus with special guests The Bravery and Simon Dawes AUGUST 2007

1 2007 Vans Warped Tour 8 311 with special guests Matisyahu and The English Beat

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22-March 16: “The Glass Menagerie,” Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

24 and March 2: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Burt Bacharach, songwriter; Steven Reineke, conductor.

29-March 2: “Robin Hood,” Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

DECEMBER

TBD: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, U.S. Bank Arena. ringling.com TBD: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown Cincinnati. saintpatricksdayparade.com 1-9: Cincinnati Home and Garden Show, Duke Energy Center. hartproductions.com 4-April 4: “Doubt,” Playhouse in the Park.

28-29: Cincinnati International Wine Festival, winefestival.com 28-April 20: “King Lear,” Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

30: Heart Mini-Marathon, heartmini.org

1: Historic Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade and Christmas Festival, (513) 932-1100 1-30: “A Christmas Carol,” Playhouse in the Park.

7-9: “Seussical, Jr.,” Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

14-16: Happy Holidays from the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kunzel conducts, with Manhattan Transfer.

14-16: “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Broadway Across America Cincinnati. cincinnatiarts.org 14-16: Cincinnati Winter Sports Festival, Duke Energy Center and Northern Kentucky Convention Center. cincinnatiwintersportsfestival.com 15: Reindog Parade, Mount Adams. mtadamstoday.com 29-30: Boar’s Head Festival, Christ Church Cathedral. boarsheadfestival.com

JANUARY

26 Jimmy Buffett

1 Rush

23-Jan. 1: Holiday Junction model train exhibit, Cincinnati Museum Center. cincymuseum.org 23-Jan. 6: Holiday Fest, Beach Waterpark, Mason.

23-Dec. 31: Holiday train display, Duke Energy building, 4th and Main streets. duke-energy.com 30-Dec. 1: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Hans Graf conducts. Terence Wilson, piano.

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9: “Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour,” U.S. Bank Arena.

9-Feb. 3: “Wicked,” Broadway Across America Cincinnati. cincinnatiarts.org 12-13: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi conducts. Alexander Toradze, piano.

15-Feb. 15: “The Blonde, The Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead,” Playhouse in the Park.

Jan. 17-19: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi conducts. JeanYves Thibaudet, piano.

18-27: Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show, Duke Energy Center. hartproductions.com 25-Feb. 10: “Endgame” by Samuel Beckett / “No Exit” by Jean-Paul Sartre, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

26-28: Longhorn World Championship Rodeo, U.S. Bank Arena

FEBRUARY 1-2: Ice Fest, Hamilton. cityofsculpture.org 2-March 2: “Crime and Punishment,” Playhouse in the Park.

3: Super Bowl XLII, Glendale, Ariz.

9-10: Bridalrama, Duke Energy Center. bridalrama.net 9-10: Fine Arts Fund Sampler Weekend, fineartsfund.org 19-March 2: “Sweeney Todd,” Broadway Across America Cincinnati. cincinnatiarts.org 21-24: Cincinnati Auto Expo, Duke Energy Center. hartproductions.com 22-23: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Adams conducts. Leila Josefowicz, electric violin. May Festival Cho-

MARCH

APRIL 10-12: Sweet Adelines International spring competition, Northern Kentucky Convention Center 11-13: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

15-27: “The Color Purple,” Broadway Across America Cincinnati. cincinnatiarts.org 19-20: Everything Baby Show, Duke Energy Center. everythingbabyshow.com 22-May 23: “Ella,” Playhouse in the Park. cincyplay.com 24-26: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Jarvi conducts. Pinchas Zukerman, violin.

19-27: Cincinnati Spring Flower Show, Coney Island. cincyflowershow.com

MAY TBD: Zoo Babies, The Cincinnati Zoo TBD: “Jersey Boys,” Broadway Across America Cincinnati. cincinnatiarts.org 2-25: “Long Day’s Journey into Night,” Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

4: Flying Pig Marathon, flyingpigmarathon.com 9-11: The Magical Music of Disney, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kunzel conducts.

10-June 8: “Around the World in 80 Days,” Playhouse in the Park.

17-18: The Beach Waterpark preview weekend, thebeachwaterpark.com 30-June 1: Summerfair, Coney Island. summerfair.org

JUNE 11, 13, 15: “Madama Butterfly,” Cincinnati Opera summer festival. cincinnatiopera.com 26, 28: “Lucie de Lammermoor,” Cincinnati Opera summer festival.

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