CinCinnati WelCome
Friends,
On behalf of the City of Cincinnati, I am thrilled to welcome you! We are honored to host you in our great city, and I can’t wait for you to learn all about what makes us special.
You’re going to have a wonderful stay as you get to know our 52 diverse, vibrant, and walkable neighborhoods. Each community in our city is home to distinct and rich cultures, business centers, and personalities – but together, they make up one unified and proud Cincinnati. From downtown to College Hill, from the West Side to the East Side, you will find stunning architecture, exciting entertainment opportunities, and ener getic residents ready to welcome you. We love our home, and we can’t wait to show you why.
Key Magazine Cincinnati is a great resource for learning about all the amazing attractions we have to offer in the area. With top-rated museums, theaters, parks, and restaurants – and one of the highest ranked zoos in the nation – there is something for everyone in the Queen City.
We are honored to welcome thousands of visitors among our guests each year, and we know your decision to visit will not leave you disappointed. Thank you for coming to Cincinnati, and we’re excited to see you back here soon.
Sincerely,
Aftab Pureval Mayor, City of CincinnatiCover Story
Prime Cincinnati for the holidays… and soon...Primo Middletown!
Prime Cincinnati, known for the best steaks, seafood, pasta, live music, cocktails…and perfect to celebrate New Year’s Eve…. with a fabulous night lined up…is THE place to be! And in February, you’ll be able to dine in a new, HOT location in Middletown.
Nelson Castillo, owner of Prime Cincinnati at 580 Walnut St. ( also Street City Urban Gourmet), is opening Primo Middletown in the former BeauVerre Riourdan Studios Building in Downtown Middletown.
Primo Middletown, like Prime, will focus on USDA Prime, certified Angus Beef steaks, along with an expanded menu to include Italian dishes, like veal chops and Osso Buco…classics for an Italian steakhouse. Castillo also ordered a pasta maker from Italy which he will use to supply his restaurants, and
also sell retail pasta. Their will be wine dinners with menu pairings, and a high-end wine list that pairs well with an Italian steakhouse.
Primo Middletown will also have a secret speakeasy accessible through the kitchen, which will feature more than 100 rare and allocated Bourbons. Unlike Prime, Primo’s speakeasy will also have a cigar lounge. A membership to either speakeasy, sold for $1000 annually – will allow access to both.
Watch for more announcements as Castillo gets closer to the Grand Opening of Primo Middletown….it will be fabulous…and a welcome new hotspot for the Middletown and greater Cincinnati patrons of fine dining!
For more New Year’s Eve details and to make a reservation at Prime Cincinnati…visit PrimeCincinnati.com.
What’S GoinG on in DeCember
ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cirque Dreams Holidaze: 12/212/4
C S Lewis on Stage: Further Up & Further In: 12/2-12/4
Jesus Christ Superstar: 12/612/18
Revolution Dance Theater Presents: Hot Chocolate: 12/912/10
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas: 12/20 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis: 12/26
ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES
1410 Main Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726
Changing Perceptions: Collaborating Alone
BOGART’S
2621 Vine St Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801
Club 90s Presents: BTS Army Rave 18+ WEBN Eggnog Social Featuring The Struts with Special Guests: 12/8
Whitey Morgan: 12/9 Bad Bunny Dance Party 18+: 12/10
The Dolly Disco 18+: 12/16
A Very Motherfolk Christmas: 12/17
Arlo McKinley: 12/31
CINCINNATI
ART MUSEUM
Reservations ONLY 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-ARTS (2787)
Natural World: 9/30-1/15/23 Galloping Through Dynasties: 10/7-1/1/23
CINCINNATI BALLET CO. 1555 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-5219
The Nutcracker: 12/16-12/24
CINCINNATI CYCLONES
Heritage Bank Center 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 vs . Walleye: 12/2 vs Nailers: 12/7 vs Nailers: 12/9 vs . Komets: 12/16 vs Wings: 12/28 vs Walleye: 12/31
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
1301 Western Ave Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000
A Year on the Edge: now open America’s Epic Treasures featuring Preternatural by Michael Scott: now through 1/8/23 Dinosaurs of Antarctica: opens 10/14
Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains: now to 1/2/23
CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK (under construction, performances at The Aronoff Center for the Arts) 962 Mt . Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3888 (Box Office)
The Lion: 12/1-12/4 Mr & Mrs Fezziwig’s Holiday Party: 12/14-12/18
CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA
1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-381-
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Paycor Stadium vs Chiefs: 12/4 vs . Browns: 12/11
3300 Holiday Pops: 12/9-12/11
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: 12/29-12/30
New Year’s Eve: Billie Holiday Playbook: 12/31
CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273
Little Women: 11/11-12/3 Every Christmas Story Ever Told: 12/8-12/31
CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300
Gershwin & The Planets: 12/212/3
CINCINNATI ZOO
3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700
PNC Festival of Lights: 11/181/8/23
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CTR.
44 E 6th St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-345-8400
Napoleon Maddox: 10/181/8/23
On the Line: Documents of Risk and Faith: now until 1/15/23
Baseera Khan: Weight on History: now until 2/12/23
Images on Which to Build, 1970s-1990s: now until 2/12/23
Cameron Granger: now until 2/12/23
ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI
1127 Vine St . Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3555
The Dancing Princesses: 11/3012/30
GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB
8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288
Mike Cronin: 12/1-12/4
Sean Patton: 12/8-12/11
Mark Chalifoux: 12/15-12/18
Christmas Night 2: Ranta Claus and His Helpers: 12/25
Dave Waite: 12/23-12/30
New Year’s Eve with Dave Waite: 12/31
HEBREW UNION COLLEGE: SKIRBALL MUSEUM
3101 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-221-1875
Jewish Cincinnati: A Photographic Record By J Miles Wolf: opening 10/27
HERITAGE BANK CENTER 100 Broadway
Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111
The Harlem Globetrotters: 12/30
KROHN CONSERVATORY
1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086
Celestial Holiday: 11/5-1/8/23
MUSIC HALL
1241 Elm St . Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS)
Happy Holidays with The Mighty Wurlitzer: 12/9 Winter Ball: 12/10
NANCY & DAVID WOLF HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY CENTER
1301 Western Ave Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-487-3055
Weekly Holocaust Speaker Series via Zoom every Wednesday at 11:00am: https:// www holocaustandhumanity org/speaker-series/
NEW RIFF DISTILLERY
24 Distillery Way Newport, KY 41073 859-261-7433
Grain to Glass: 12/7 Barrel Proof Tour & Tasting: 12/7
NEWPORT AQUARIUM
1 Aquarium Way Newport, KY 41071 Scuba Santa: now to 12/24
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART
316 Pike St . Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343
Craft and Camera: The Art of Nancy Ford Cones: 10/11/15/23
Fakes, Forgeries, and Followers in the Taft Collection: 10/222/5/23
TAFT THEATER
317 E . 5th St . Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-232-6220
Hip Hop Nutcracker: 12/1 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr : 12/10-12/11, 12/16-12/18
Old Crow Medicine Show: 12/29
WESTON ART GALLERY
650 Walnut St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-977-4165
Candace Black: Accoutrements: 11/18-1/15/23
Steven Thurston: Lost in Translation – Deception and Desire: 11/18-1/15/23
Mary Jo Bole: Family White Elephants: 11/18-1/15/23
ConventionS & SpeCial eventS
Coney Island Nights of Lights
6201 Kellogg Avenue
Cincinnati, OH Now to 1/2/23
Winter Nights, River Lights Newport on the Levee One Levee Way Newport, KY Now to 1/8/23
Bally Sports Ohio RedsFest
Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm St . Cincinnati, OH 12/2-12/4
Kings Island Winterfest
6300 Kings Island Dr Mason, OH 12/2-12/31
Gem & Jewelry Show
Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 12/9-12/11
C&E Gun Show
Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 12/10-12/11
buSineSS of the month
Shop at LouLou’s
Meet Nancy Rembold… The woman behind the shopping magic and experience at Lou Lou’s!
Nancy is a Dayton native… She met her husband at Bowling Green State University… And then moved to Cincinnati. Lou Lou’s was always her dream! Nancy worked in a small boutique in College and fell in love with the concept of “boutique” shopping!! Shopping small is simply good for your heart! You are putting dollars directly back into your community!
The concept behind Lou Lou’s was to create a lifestyle brand that doesn’t complicate fashion, but instead simplifies it via their thoughtfully curated collection of clothing and accessories. Nancy wants to bring the joy of fashion to everyone!
The ladies that work at LouLou’s create the “magic” .. you feel like you are shopping with your best friend! Let them help you with all your holiday events, gifts…etc! Lou Lou’s carries many different brands and products for all ages! You can shop in the store or online..whichever works best!
Free gift wrap through the holidays, and the women of Lou Lou’s are also happy to assist in gift selections.
Lou Lou’s Boutique is open 7 days a week…. Open 24/7 online! Check out the online store at ShopLouLous.com
Or in-person at 6145 Bridgetown Road, just minutes from Downtown.
Happy Holidays to all, and happy shopping!
‘Collaborating Alone’ exhibit of the month
Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery invites you to our upcoming annual inclusive exhibition, ‘Changing Perceptions: Collaborating Alone.’ ABB will display a variety of paintings, sculptures, photography, and other media by talented, local and regional artists both with and without disabilities.
Art Beyond Boundaries provides a professional, mainstream fine arts exhibition venue for artists with disabilities, located at 1410 Main Street in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district. With your support, we can continue providing a gallery, workshops, programs, and services for our artists and people with disabilities. For more information, “friend” or “follow” the gallery on Facebook, Instagram, and/or contact the gallery.
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returninG event of the month
Shen Yun Brings 5,000 Years to Cincinnati
Shen Yun, a New York-based company, was founded in 2006 by an impressive group of Chinese artists. Their dream was to create a renaissance for mankind’s most ancient heritage. Today, their wish has become an international phenomenon.
Shen Yun performs in 150 cities worldwide. With breathtaking dances, gorgeous costumes, live orchestra, and dynamic backdrops, this is a show brimming with themes of courage, hope, and triumph of good over evil. Shen Yun is the world’s only company depicting Chinese culture as it had been before it was nearly destroyed by decades of communist rule.
Each year, the company debuts a new lineup
of original music and choreography, ranging from classical Chinese dance to traditional ethnic and folk dance styles to theatrical depictions of beloved stories.
Shen Yun features hundreds of handmade costumes—showcasing apparel from China’s 5,000 years of history. Their exquisite colors blend seamlessly with the animated backdrops, instantly transporting the audience to another world. The animation also contains a few surprises, but those are best left for the performance.
Shen Yun Performing Arts will return to Aronoff Center for the Arts Jan. 28-29. Tickets: 844-4474697 and Shenyun.com/Cincinnati.
Freedom to travel! fitneSS GetaWayS
It’s all open! The last frontier besides China opened their gates for visitors. Japan signifies that the world is ready for international travel when they eliminated ALL restrictions late last month. Whether you are going to Asia, or just something nearby like Cancun, this news offers a positive indicator that we have moved away from the pandemic paranoia onto travel freedom. You might notice airline prices will be a bit higher due to staffing shortages but don’t hesitate to make your plans to visit the world. On a side note, Cincinnati! News Flash!! British Airways showed up at CVG to bring a direct flight to London! And Delta reinstated the direct to Paris from CVG this summer. While the world opens, a new study from Kayak shows that 70 percent of Americans who will be traveling this season are stressed by all the challenges that the busy airports will bring, including flight delays and long lines. But there are plenty of ways to help lessen these challenges without shelling out tons of money. I recommend TSA pre-check and Clear. Both are low cost and major time savers.
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GRANDVIEW TAVERN
2220 Grandview Dr . Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 859-341-8439
One of Northern Kentucky’s premier food and beverage entertainment business . Established in 2007 and still going strong Over a decade of research and development has forged a casual upscale concept, second to none .
HOFBRAUHAUS
200 E 3rd St , Newport, KY 41071 859-491-7200
The first authentic Hofbräuhaus in America, modeled after the legendary 400+ year-old Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany! Guests are now able to enjoy many of the traditions from Germany that have made Hofbräuhaus famous . From the traditionally decorated rooms in the building to the beer that is
brewed on-site, and of course the excellent German fare .
POMPILIO’S
600 Washington Ave ., Newport, KY 41071 859-581-3065
Pompilio’s has been serving the tri-state area home-cooked Italian meals for 80 consecutive years!
RIVERFRONT PIZZA
617 W 3rd St Covington, KY 41011 859-261-4800
Whether you’re craving carry out pizza, pasta, chicken parmesan with spaghetti, a fresh salad, or a hoagie, Riverfront Pizza offers gourmet Italian food that will satisfy your appetite .
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CAFE ALMA
6111 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-620-8526
Our mission at Café Alma is to encourage the habit of healthy eating, living a well-balanced lifestyle and spreading the knowledge we have about the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet .
CHICKEN ON THE RUN
7255 Ohio Ave . Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-791-6577
Low-key haunt for burgers, sloppy joes & other hearty American eats, plus craft beer & sports on TV
RED FEATHER KITCHEN
3200 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 45209 513-407-3631 A contemporary American farm to table res taurant located in the Oakley neighborhood of Greater Cincinnati Offering an upscale casual dining experience with an emphasis on clas sic culinary techniques and slow, careful preparations Enjoy forty wines by the glass, 200+ by the bottle, house made craft cocktails and a comprehensive list of micro-brewed beers
TURF CLUB 4618 Eastern Ave Cincinnati, OH 45226 513-533-4222
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COPPER AND FLAME
1115 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-0484
An experiential drinkery in the heart of Overthe-Rhine Industrial-chic taproom with brick walls serving hearty comfort food plates & self-serve draft beer .
MONTGOMERY INN BOATHOUSE
925 Riverside Dr . Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-721-7427
Cincinnati’s famous rib joint!
NICOLA’S
1420 Sycamore St . Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-721-6200
Chic venue presenting contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm space with exposed-brick walls .
PRIME CINCINNATI
580 Walnut St , Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-579-0720
Known for its USDA Prime Steaks, exquisite cuisine, extensive wine selectionand outstand ing service .
STREET CITY
On 6th Street Between Main & Walnut 580 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-873-7529
Street City Pub offers urban gourmet fare, live music, a street-side patio, and all-day happy hour .
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THE PARK POUR
4815 Cooper Road Blue Ash, Ohio 45242 513-376-7247
Great coffee, light bites, cocktails and exciting wines . A comfortably familiar spot for conversa tion with friends, work meetups or grabbing a bottle of wine on your way home .
BROWN DOG CAFE
1000 Summit Place Blue Ash, OH 45242 513-794-1610
Chef Shawn and his culinary team proudly present an ever-changing, eclectic menu featuring sustainable Hawaiian fish, steaks, and more
THE ORIGINAL MONTGOMERY INN 9440 Montgomery Rd Montgomery, OH 45242 513-791-3482
Cincinnati’s famous rib joint!
MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 7875 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 45236
Reservations: (513) 794-0670
Carryout: (513) 794-0676
Banquets: (513) 794-0672
Stop by Maggiano’s at Kenwood Towne Centre for season-fresh Italian food in Cincinnati, pre pared by Chef Karl Lenz and inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes
ShoppinG GuiDe
ADC FIne Art
1013 York St Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-723-1222
APPOINTMENTS
441 Vine St #20 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-7430
CINCY SHIRTS 1435 Main St . Cincinnati, OH 513-510-5774 2709 Observatory Ave . Cincinnati, OH 513-832-2125 295 W . Loveland Ave . Loveland, OH 45140 513-340-4373
EDDIE LANE’S DIAMOND SHOWROOM 9301 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 513-793-4111
UPPER EDEN 1120 St Gregory St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-1120
JACOB JAMES 3446 Edwards Rd Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-376-6288
Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273
Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH 513-752-2294
Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231
Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100
Liberty Center 7628 Liberty Way West Chester, OH 513-644-0900
Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359
Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600
Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 513-241-5800
Sycamore Crossing/Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 877-225-5337
Tri-County Mall
11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120
Voice of America Centre
7598 Voice of America Drive West Chester, OH 513-792-5000
OUTLET MALLS
Cincinnati Premium Outlets 400 Premium Outlets Drive Monroe, OH 513-539-0710
Tanger Outlets 8000 Factory Shops Blvd Jeffersonville, OH 740-948-9091/800-407-5005
antique ShopS
Grand Antique Mall
9701 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 513-554-1919
Wooden Nickel Antiques
1410 Central Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 513-241-2985
Ferguson’s Antique Mall
4939 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-921-1111
Covered Bridge Antique Mall
7508 Hamilton Ave Cincinnati, OH 513- 521-5739
Bromwell’s
117 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 513-621-0620
The Antiques Warehouse Camp Washington Cincinnati, OH 513-319-5405
Design Smith Gallery
1342 Main St Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382
English Traditions Inc.
2041 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-321-4730