KEY Cincinnati November, 2013 Issue

DINING • SHOPPING • ENTERTAINMENT • RESOURCES

NOVEMBER 2013

OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE

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Shopping

Entertainment

Attractions

Dining

Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky

Saengerfest

and The Spirit of Christmas

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Contents 6 The Queen City: Giving Thanks

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OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE

Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky

10 KEY Cover Story: Saengerfest and The Spirit of Christmas 14 City Source 16 Southbank Shuttle Map

VOL. 70 NOV EM BER 2 0 1 3 N O . 1 1

18 Support Local Music

KEY MAGAZINE CINCINNATI

20 Calendar of Events

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Contributing Writers Michele Roth Sue Cunningham Thomas Bell

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Welcome!

On behalf of the citizens of Cincinnati, I am pleased to welcome you to our city. Our central geographic location and our picturesque setting along the Ohio River make Cincinnati an ideal destination for both leisure and business.

You will find that Cincinnati offers worldclass accommodations, award-winning restaurants, and diverse shopping opportunities. From our museums and galleries, to our sports and recreational activities, this truly is a unique city. Our residents and visitors alike mingle on Fountain Square, dine in our top-notch restaurants, and shop in our vibrant and lively downtown area.

Whatever your tastes, there is sure to be something for you to do and enjoy.

A stay in Cincinnati is the beginning of a lifetime relationship with one of the finest cities in America. I am confident that your first visit here will not be your last.

Sincerely,

Mark Mallory, Mayor

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ith little money, the German’s of Cincinnati added steel cut or pin head oats to their sausage along with salt, pepper, bay leaves, rosemary and thyme creating the local favorite of Goetta. Growing popularity around the country, Glier’s Goetta has only been available to the Cincinnati area…UNTIL NOW. To accommodate our Brat, Mett and Goetta lovers around the country, Glier’s can now be shipped ANYWHERE throughout the USA and makes the perfect gift this holiday season.

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Cincinnati

The Queen City C Giving Thanks

by Michele Roth

incinnati, also known as the Queen City, is a city rich in history and culture with exceptional visual and creative arts, professional sports teams and top notch museums. Whether you are a resident or a visitor there is always something to learn, see and do in Cincinnati and our neighboring cities of Covington and Newport. For those reasons and many more, it’s no surprise that in 2012 Lonely Planet Travel Guide named Cincinnati number three of the top ten travel destinations in the United States.

Cincinnati offers all the benefits of larger cities like Chicago and New York while maintaining the small hometown hospitality. In this section we like to bring interesting facts and opinions. This is what we have for you in this month’s issue:

November is recognized as the month of giving thanks and at the top of the list is our military.

The list of people to thank grows as we add Joyce Elkus, and the volunteers and partners for founding and donating their time and services to the Armed Forces Ticket Association, also known as AFTA.

“The city is indeed, justly styled the Queen of the West: distinguished for order, enterprise, public spirit, and liberality, she stands the wonder of an admiring world.”

- B. Cooke, The Inquisitor and Cincinnati Advertiser, 1819

Photo by Annie and Toby Toby Varland Varland varlandphotography.com

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AFTA was created so active members and veterans of the Armed Forces and their families would have free and deeply discounted tickets available for the Arts, Entertainment and Sporting events and attractions in the area. Since its inception in 2008, 57,800 tickets have been distributed at a fair market value of over $2,237,000.

Visit www.afta-cincinnati.org for more information on obtaining tickets, upcoming events and how to become a Ticket Partner or Corporate Partner. All donations including financial donations are appreciated. So thank you to the volunteers at AFTA, both the Ticket and Corporate Partners and a great big THANK YOU to all the members of our Armed Forces.

AFTA Ticket Partners Broadway Across America Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati Ballet Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens Great Wolf Lodge Newport Aquarium Taft Museum of Art Western Southern Financial Group For more information and a complete list of Ticket Partners visit www.afta-cincinnati.org.

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Cover Story

Saengerfest

and The Spirit

by Sue Cunningham

T

he holiday season is upon us and we can be thankful for the return of Saengerfest with fourteen participating choirs performing at five historical venues.

Sängerfest is German for “Singing Festival”. In 1838 the first German singing society in the United States was formed in Cincinnati and the first Sängerbund (singing group) performed at Sängerfest Hall which was also known as Cincinnati Exposition Hall. The Venetian Gothic style structure was built by architects Hannaford, Samuel & Sons and in 1876 it was converted to a music hall.

It is believed that this festival (some being competitions) started in Hambach, Bavaria around 1830. The festivals expanded all over Europe and there were many male-only choirs, some smaller having hundreds of participants and some larger having thousands of participants. Some were even know to be part of political demonstrations.

The popularity of Saengerfest in Cincinnati grew and by 1870 it consisted of approximately two thousand singers and 60 choirs and gained national attention as it brought thousands to the Overthe-Rhine area. The introduction

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of Maifest in 1873 infringed on the support and many participants broke away from the singing festival which eventually became the demise of Saengerfest with the last festival being held in 1952.

In 2012 the World Choir Games came to Cincinnati making it the first U.S. city to host the “The Olympics of Choral Music” and brought thousands of spectators and thousands of vocalists making up 400 choirs to Cincinnati for two weeks.

The success of this event also inspired American Legacy Tours to bring back Sängerfest and make it an annual event.

Back for its second year, this event can be enjoyed by the entire family as you stroll through historic Over the Rhine, share the traditions and history of this rich culture and celebrate the Spirit of Christmas. Brad Hill of American Legacy Tours shares, “There is nothing quite like Christmas Saengerfest, in addition to hearing amazing Christmas music, guests can take in the beauty of the historic churches in Over-the-Rhine.”

These participating churches and businesses with both local and national significance deserve recognition due to their contributions for rebuilding and assisting the community.

“There was such excitement and movement. I loved the variety of performances. This was my favorite holiday event and I can’t wait to attend this year.”

- Michelle Tschofen

of Christmas Memorial Hall

St. Francis Seraph

Memorial hall sits at 1225 Elm Street and was built in 1908.

The building, designed

by Samuel Hannaford has been a meeting place for veterans and the citizens of Cincinnati. This site has hosted many political debates and heard many speeches by famous politicians including Teddy Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryant.

This Roman Catholic Church at 14 East Liberty Street was established by the Franciscan Friars in 1859. Providing assistance to many in need, St. Francis is an important part of the Over the Rhine Community with several programs including the Day Laborer Bag Lunch program and a soup kitchen for those in need.

Christian Moerlein Brewery

First Lutheran

Returning to Cincinnati in 2012 the Christian Moerlein Brewery now resides in the Husman Potato Chip factory at 1621 Moore Street as part of the craft beer movement. The Select Lager has the honor of being the first beer to certifiably pass the strict Reinheitsgebot (the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516.)

First Lutheran Church was built at 1208 Race Street in 1894 although the congregation began in 1842.

This mission-oriented church has a community lunch program, Food Pantry and their Basic Reading program and GED classes have empowered numerous individuals.

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Nast Trinity

Named after Reverend William Nast this United Methodist Church is located at 1310 Race Street.

Reverend Nast successfully organized the first German Methodist Episcopal Church known as Nast Memorial. In 1958 it merged with Trinity Church becoming Nast Trinity helping adults and children with their mentoring program and by providing weekly community meals.

The Dates, The Times and The Choirs Friday, December 6th 6 & 7 Sound Effect @ Nast Trinity

SCPA Primary Select Choir @ First Lutheran

MUSE Women’s Choir @ St. Francis Seraph

Cincinnati Boychoir @ St. Francis Seraph 7 Young Professionals’ Choral Collective (yp/CC) @ Moerlein Brewery 8 & 9 Awaken the City Gospel Band @ Nast Trinity

Kopling Saengerchor @ First Lutheran

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus @ St. Francis Seraph

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oices of Indiana Children’s V Choir @ Memorial Hall Young Professionals’ Choral Collective (yp/CC) @ Moerlein Brewery

Saturday, December 7th yde Park United Methodist H Church Choir @ Nast Trinity

Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Children & Youth @ First Lutheran

Cincinnati Sound Chorus @ St. Francis Seraph

Cincinnati Boychoir @ Memorial Hall 5 & 7 Young Professionals Choral Collective (yp/CC) @ Moerlein Brewery 7 & 8 Awaken the City Gospel Band @ Nast Trinity

Southern Gateway @ St. Francis Seraph

May Festival Youth Chorus @ Memorial Hall

Young Professionals Choral Collective (yp/CC) @ Moerlein Brewery 5 & 6

This November be thankful for the return of Saengerfest and this December enjoy the Spirit of Christmas and start a new holiday tradition.

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City Sources

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Police/Fire/Ambulance.........................911 AAA Emergency Roadside Assistance ................................................ 800-222-4357 Cincinnati Police (Non-Emergency) ................................................ 513-765-1212 Cellular.................................................... *55

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AIRPORTS Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.............. 859-767-7020 Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field ................................................ 513-321-4132

ATTRACTIONS American Legacy Tours/Saengerfest ......................................... 859-951-8560 www.americanlegacytours.com Ad on page 31.

BB Riverboats..........................859-261-8500 www.bbriverboats.com.

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Cincinnati Art Museum......... 513-721-2787 Cincinnati Fire Museum........ 513-621-5553 Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal...................... 513-287-7000 Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden................. 513-281-4700

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Contemporary Art Center.....513-345-8400 Funny Bone Comedy Club...859-957-2000 www.funnybonecentral.com.

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Horseshoe Casino..................512-252-0777 www.horseshoecincinnati.com Ad on page 32.

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Taft Museum of Art................ 513-241-0343

PERFORMING ARTS Broadway Across America.. 513-241-2345 Cincinnati Arts Association.. 513-621-2782 Cincinnati Ballet.....................513-621-5219 www.cballet.org.

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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park ................................................ 513-421-3888 Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra ................................................ 513-381-3300

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November 2013 Calendar of Events

2013 CONSTELLA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND FINE ARTS Various Venues 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

1ST – 10TH

BROADWAY IN CINCINNATI PRESENTS: FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

1ST – 16TH

CABARET Cincinnati Play-House in the Park, Marx Theatre 513-345-2242 www.cincyplay.com

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CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: PEPE ROMERO PLAYS RODRIGO Music Hall 513-381-3300 www.cincinnatisymphony.org

1ST & 2ND

CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER PRESENTS: DOUG VARONE & DANCERS Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

1ST, 2ND & 3RD

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS 100 YEARS OF MAGIC U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-4111 www.usbankarena.com

1ST – 10TH

DRACULA Covedale Center for the Performing Arts 513-241-6550 www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

1ST – DECEMBER 30TH DRAGON INVASION EXHIBIT Creation Museum 800-778-3390 www.creationmuseum.org

1ST – DECEMBER 29TH DR. CRAWLEY’S INSECTORIUM Creation Museum 800-778-3390 www.creationmuseum.org

1ST – 10TH

OF MICE AND MEN Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 513-381-2273 www.cincyshakes.com

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1ST – 30TH

TELLIN TALES: STORIES AND LEGENDS IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ART Taft Museum of Art 513-241-0343 www.taftmuseum.org

3RD & 17TH

POPS CLASSICS KUNZEL’S GREATEST HITS Music Hall 513-381-3300 www.cincinnatipops.org

5TH

THE BLACK CROWES Taft Theatre 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

6TH

DAR WILLIAMS 20th Century Theater 513-731-8000 www.the20thcenturytheatre.com

8TH – 16TH

CINCINNATI MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS: A CHORUS LINE Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

8TH

THE FEATURES Taft Theatre 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

9TH

BONNIE RAITT Taft Theatre 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

9TH

CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. FT. WAYNE U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

9TH – DECEMBER 29TH

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED) Cincinnati Play-House in the Park, Thompson Shelterhouse 513-345-2248 www.cincyplay.com

12TH

CPI NEW VOICES: BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

13TH

CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. ORLANDO U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

Event Dates Subject To Change

15TH

ANDY MCKEE Taft Theatre, In the Ballroom 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

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15TH

FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS, THE SMITH STREET BAND AND KOO KOO KANGA ROO Taft Theatre, In the Ballroom 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

15TH

CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. READING U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

15TH

HERE COME THE MUMMIES Taft Theatre, In the Theatre 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

AN EVENING OF THE CLASSICS Cincinnati Memorial Hall 513-381-0348 www.cincinnatimemorialhall.com

23RD

CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. WHEELING NAILERS U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

23RD

COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD: TWO MAN GROUP Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

24TH

15TH

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES Taft Theatre, In the Theatre 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

17TH

CINCINNATI BENGALS VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS Paul Brown Stadium 513-621-8383 www.bengals.com

18TH

BUDDY VALASTRO: THE CAKE BOSS Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. WHEELING U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

27TH – DECEMBER 29TH

A CHRISTIMAS CAROL Cincinnati Play-House in the Park, Marx Theater 513-345-2248 www.cincyplay.com

27TH

CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. WHEELING U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

27TH – DECEMBER 1ST

19TH

DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

19TH

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Covedale Center for the Performing Arts 513-241-6550 www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. EVANSVILLE U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

29TH – DECEMBER 22ND

SOULBIRD PRESENTS A SONGVERSATION WITH INDIA ARIE Taft Theatre, In the Theatre 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

29TH

19TH

THE PRIESTS Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

19TH

TOAD THE WET SPROCKET WITH LEE DEWYZE 20th Century Theater 513-731-8000 www.the20thcenturytheatre.com

ART AFTER DARK: INDULGING THE SENSES Cincinnati Art Museum 513-721-2787 www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org

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Dining

Come for the Food, Stay for the Jazz By: Thomas Bell

T

he 1920’s introduced us to the Jazz Age, where musicians played live and smoke filled the air. Those days are not gone the air has just cleared. The Blue Wisp has been the place to go to hear local and national jazz acts since 1973. But don’t just go for great jazz, go for award winning food.

The Blue Wisp is a destination for a great dining experience with a full menu including starters, entreés and desserts. Chef Marciel Herring shares, “We wanted our menu to offer exceptional cuisine at a reason-

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able price and I think we have successfully achieved that goal.”

Start with the Cranberry Goat Cheese Salad, mixed greens, dried cranberries, tomatoes and baked goat cheese croquettes served with balsamic vinaigrette or the Blackened Bleu Salad with tender beef medallions and Blue cheese crumbles.

The Tomato Boursin Bisque soup is also a great way to start.

The entrée might be a difficult decision thanks to the culinary artistry of Chef Marciel. Favorites include Beef

Tender Medallions with red wine demi-glacé and roasted creamy bleu cheese crumbles served with sides of cream cheese chive mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus or the Stuffed Pork Chop, a double boned pork chop with wild rice, wild mushroom and parmesan stuffing served with roasted fingerling potatoes; and a brussel sprout, mushroom medley finished with a rum apple glaze. The Wild Mushroom Lasagna made with fresh mushrooms, sweet cream sherry and mozzarella cheese is a vegetarian delight.

Round off this excellent dining experience with Vanilla Bourbon Bread Pudding. Warm homemade bread pudding with dried cherries topped with vanilla bourbon caramel sauce and finished off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

While your taste buds are still tingling kick back and enjoy the great jazz that the Blue Wisp has been known for since 1973. “We are known as the place to go to hear the best Jazz from local and national acts but people don’t realize that we are an award winning restaurant,” says General Manager Ken Moore. For an all-inclusive night out make a night of it at the Blue Wisp, come for the food and stay for the Jazz.

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DINING Unlocked The Italian Sampler Prepared by Pompilio’s

Steak Shawn Prepared By Behle Street Café

Opening the doors to what’s inside area restaurants.

Tasty Turkey

Alternatives

Stuffed Pork Chop Prepared By The Blue Wisp

The Julius Caesar Roasted Boar Prepared by Europa Bistro

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Cincinnati’s Premiere Jazz Club and

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Just Like Mamma Used To Make.

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50 Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington

Mon-Thur: 11-9 pm • Fri: 3 - 10 pm Sat: 12-10 pm • Sun: 12 - 9 pm

www.behlestreetcafe.com

BOSWELL’ S

A great Italian & European culinary experience is awaiting you!

Authentic German and equally delicious Non-German cuisine served in our elegant and cozy restaurant in the heart of Mainstrasse the heart of Mainstrasse Village.Village.

Wertheim’s Restaurant 859-261-1233

514 WEST SIXTH STREET MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE, COVINGTON,

WWW.WERTHEIMSRESTAURANT.NET

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859.261.3663

50 East RiverCenter Boulevard Covington, KY 41016 www.europabistrocafe.com

BOSWELL’S Great Food, Great Times!

513-681-8100 1686 Blue Rock Street, Norhside www.boswellalley.com KEY CINCINNATI NOVEMBER 2013

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ENTERTAINMENT Unlocked

Opening the doors to things to do around the city.

Scuba ™ Santa @ The Newport Aquarium

November 23rd Thru January 1st

FREE with General Admission

Newport on the Levee Funny Bone Presents: Michael Winslow Thursday, Nov. 28th @ 8 pm Friday, Nov. 29th @ 8 pm and 10:30 pm Saturday, Nov. 30th 7:30 pm and 10 pm

Cincinnati Art Museum Presents: Art After Dark, Indulging The Senses with Jess Lamb Performing Nov. 29th 5 pm - 9 pm 26

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Broadway Cincinnati Presents: How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical Nov. 27th through Dec. 1st

BOSWELL’

we bring people and art together

S 513-721-2787

953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202

www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org

BOSWELL’S BOSWELL’

Dining, Sightseeing & Holiday Cruises

101 Riverboat Row Newport, KY 41071 Main Street

Great Food, (859)261-8500 Great Times!

OVER 25 YEARS. MILLIONS OF LAUGHS.

Great Food, Great Times!

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(859)957-2000

www.bbriverboats.com

One Levee Way, Suite 2125 Riverwalk Level of Newport on the Levee

www.funnybonecentral.com

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SHOPPING

Opening the doors to what’s inside local specialty shops.

Great Gift Ideas!

Unlocked

Biltmore Fedora

Sweater, Scarf and Gloves

available at Batsakes Hat Shop

available at Hunt Club Clothiers

River Romance II, Pastel over Giclee by M. Katherine Hurley available at Fifth Street Gallery

Reds Bottle Opener and Crosley Field Pen available at Appointments

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Gentleman’s Clothier since 1974

BOSWELL’

Collaborative of Cincinnati Artists

Paintings • Sculptures • Ceramics Fine Art Glass • Photography • Jewelry Wearable Art Wearable Art

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513•579•9333 55 West 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.5thstreetgallery.com

Batsakes Hat Shop BOSWELL’ Since 1907

S 513.721.9345

(513) 721-2004 Carew Tower Arcade 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

Ask about our Hunt Club professional service, call us to arrange a consultation today.

One West Sixth Street Downtown Cincinnati

Borsalino • Stetson • Kangol • Tilley Salentino • Caps • Top Hats

www.huntclubclothiers.com

Best shoe shine shop in town!

Southern Ohio’s largest seller of fine writing instruments with over twenty lines, with refills and accessories.

Large selection of Cincinnati’s famous Rookwood art tiles and other fine gift items. i

phone: (513) 421.7430 email: appointments@411pens.com website: www.411pens.com “appointments the business store”

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Editor’s Pick

How The Grinch Stole Christmas Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale with hit songs like “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.” The whimsical world of Whoville comes to life in this delightful musical production.

Don’t miss this record-breaking Broadway hit this holiday season.

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A 160 Year Old Tradition!

See award winning choirs from the World Choir Games and visit five great venues in Over-The-Rhine. Enjoy great Beer from Christian Moerlein and food from Taste of Belgium, Servatii’s and more. Shop at the Holiday market, tour the Churches, Hall, and Brewery and help support numerous organizations with one ticket. Shuttle buses will be available to move patrons from venue to venue.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 5:00 to 10:00 Online tickets: $20 per day.

Tickets are purchased online at www.christmassaengerfest.com

Check in and Parking at Washington Park. This event will sell out so purchase your tickets early. Get to your favorite choir prior to the start time as doors for each show close as the choir begins to sing.

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So come spike your adrenaline. Win it all. And leave your legacy. We anticipate big things.

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GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-589-9966 KEY CINCINNATI NOVEMBER 2013