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Contents 6 The Queen City: What Do You Remember? ®
OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE
10 KEY Cover Story: Celebrating 50 Years and Cincinnati’s Beloved Holiday Tradition
Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
14 City Source
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18 Support Local Music 20 Calendar of Events 22 KEY Entertainment: Ten Years and Two New Friends 24 Dining Unlocked: Homemade For The Holidays 26 Entertainment Unlocked 28 Shopping Unlocked: Holiday Gift Guide 30 Editor’s Pick: PNC Festival of Lights
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
by Michele Roth
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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:
What Do You Remember?
This holiday season when crossing items off your gift list, we thought it might be fun to reminisce. Here is a collection of pictures kindly shared with us by cincinnativiews.net of various department stores Cincinnati consumers once relied on for their holiday shopping.
Mabley & Carew Mabley and Carew were located where Fountain Square is today. The Department store opened in 1881 and closed in 1930.
“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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H. S. Pogue Company The flagship store of Henry and Samuel Pogue was located at 4th and Race where the Tower Place Mall stands today and was well known for their elaborate Christmas displays.
The McAlpin After The Shillito Company moved in 1877 from its West 4th location McAlpin, Polk & Company moved in and even expanded into the Mitchell Furniture building and again with the Aeolian Pianos building.
Rollman’s Department Store Rollman’s Department Store also located at 5th and Vine opened in 1867 on the site of the Havlin Hotel.
Alms & Doepke Company
The Shillito Company The John Shillito Co. opened in 1830 on West 4th until a larger building was required so a new store was built at 7th and Race.
The Alms & Doepke Department Store was located on Central Parkway on the edge of downtown in Over-the-Rhine. They closed in 1955, the building is now on the National Register of Historic Places and owned by Hamilton County. All pictures used with permission from www.cincinnatiview.net. KEY KEY CINCINNATI CINCINNATI DECEMBER NOVEMBER2013 2013
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Cover Story
Celebrating
and Cincinnati’s Beloved
by Thomas Bell
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he 2013-14 Season marks the 50th Anniversary of Cincinnati Ballet and the 1963 milestone of when the first auditions were held. Today, Cincinnati Ballet is recognized as one of the country’s leading midrange ballet companies and under the creative direction of Victoria Morgan, continues to bring new and historic performances which captivate audiences including the whimsical production of Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker. “Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker is simply spectacular, with vivid colors and whimsical design, quick-moving action, KEY CINCINNATI DECEMBER 2013
and lively, entertaining, even surprising, moments,” shares Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan. Frisch’s has been the title sponsor of Cincinnati Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” since 1974 and since its inception, that same year, more than a million people have seen Frisch’s Presents the Nutcracker. “In the program for that first production, though, the company noted the “specific and extraordinary support” of Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc. Frisch’s not only championed that first production, but it has supported every subsequent one since. Indeed, Cincinnati Ballet’s production is now known as Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker,” writes author David
Holiday Tradition
Lyman in the book Cincinnati Ballet Celebrates 50. This season’s production includes 150 kid’s roles, 200 costumes, 20 elaborate sets and 15 scenes as well as the return of celebrated dance power couple, Adiarys Almeida and Joseph Gatti, former principal dancers of Cincinnati Ballet and most recently of Boston Ballet as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cotton Candy Cavalier, and as the Snow King and Snow Queen for select performances. Victoria Morgan also shares, “I am so looking forward to working with Adiarys and Joseph again. They are a dynamic, talented and high energy couple on stage and off.”
Photos by Peter Mueller
50 Years
Live instrumentation by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra of the 50th Anniversary Season production of Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker will have children mesmerized and adults will once again have Sugar Plum fairies dancing in their heads.
Act I
Scene 1 Blanche’s Kitchen There is a flurry of Christmas Eve activity as the maids, butlers and chef prepare for a Christmas Eve party where friends and family of the Stahlbaum’s will gather to open presents and celebrate the holiday. The Stahlbaum’s son Fritz and their daughter Clara try their best to be helpful, but that is not without its complications. Cover Feature continued on page KEY CINCINNATI DECEMBER 201312...
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Scene 2 The Party
Everyone’s having a marvelous time dancing, laughing and opening gifts. Suddenly, Herr Drosselmeyer, the mysterious doll maker, bursts in and surprises all with unexpected acts of magic like the appearance of a beautiful doll that Clara wants for Christmas. Mother Stahlbaum denies her the doll and Clara is sad until Herr Drosselmeyer gives her an adorable Nutcracker. She dances around the room showing off her splendid gift and a jealous Fritz grabs it from Clara and breaks it. Herr Drosselmeyer comes to the rescue and mends the Nutcracker. As the festivities come to an end everyone goes off to bed.
Scene 3 The Battle
Clara sneaks down to check on her beloved Nutcracker and as the grandfather clock strikes midnight mischievous mice try to steal her precious Nutcracker. Drosselmeyer appears and the mice scurry as the tree, parlor furniture and toys begin to grow. A battle ensues between the mice and toy soldiers. The Mouse King appears and the Nutcracker, having escaped the mice, has grown to life-size and challenges the Mouse King to a duel. It is a fierce fight but the Mouse King is distracted by Clara’s imaginary friend, Minnie, the poodle, allowing the Nutcracker to wound his foe. The mice scamper away and Clara sees her Nutcracker transform into a handsome prince. They then journey to the magical snow forest where they meet the Snow Queen & King. A beautiful flying ornament descends to take Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Sweets.
her. She graces them with a special dance when an enormous flying ornament appears carrying Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. The Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them to the kingdom and Clara is reunited with Minnie, her poodle, and together they recount the fierce battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. The entire kingdom cheers as the Nutcracker reenacts his victory. Each character honors them with a special dance. As the celebration continues, the Land of Sweets transforms before their eyes into a beautiful garden full of flowers with flowing petals and one brilliant pink rose. Finally, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cotton Candy Cavalier do a grand dance as a special treat for Clara. All the characters join together for a rousing finale. As their dancing concludes, the flying ornament descends to take Clara and her Prince away from the Land of Sweets. Clara opens her eyes and she finds herself at home in the parlor room with Minnie by her side and her beloved Nutcracker watching over her, always. Choreography: Victoria Morgan Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Carmon DeLeone
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Act II: The Land of Sweets
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November 2013 Calendar of Events
1ST – JANUARY 5TH
(CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS) ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS Taft Museum of Art 513-241-0343 www.taftmuseum.org
1ST – JANUARY 19TH
(CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS) ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS COVERS AND CALENDARS Taft Museum of Art 513-241-0343 www.taftmuseum.org
1ST – 29TH
A CHRISTIMAS CAROL Cincinnati Play-House in the Park, Marx Theater 513-345-2248 www.cincyplay.com
1ST – DECEMBER 29TH
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED) Cincinnati Play-House in the Park, Thompson Shelterhouse 513-345-2248 www.cincyplay.com
1ST – JANUARY 12TH
(CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS) TELLING TALES: STORIES AND LEGENDS IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ART Taft Museum of Art 513-241-0343 www.taftmuseum.org
1ST – JANUARY 5TH TOYS THROUGH TIME Cincinnati Museum Center 513-287-7000 www.cincymuseum.org
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WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATIONS – HANUKKAH Cincinnati Museum Center 513-287-7000 www.cincymuseum.org
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GOBLIN ZOMBI Taft Theatre, In the Ballroom 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org
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HOLIDAY HARMONIES Cincinnati Museum Center 513-287-7000 www.cincymuseum.org HOLIDAY JUNCTION FEATURING DUKE ENERGY HOLIDAY TRAINS Cincinnati Museum Center 513-287-7000 www.cincymuseum.org
1ST – 4TH
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(CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS) HOLIDAY SEASON KICKOFF Taft Museum 513-241-0343 www.taftmuseum.org
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org
1ST – JANUARY 4TH
ZOE KEATING Taft Theatre, In the Ballroom 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org
PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens 513-281-4700 www.cincinnatizoo.org
1ST – 24TH
THE MISTLETONES Cincinnati Museum Center 513-287-7000 www.cincymuseum.org
1ST – JANUARY 1ST SCUBA SANTA Newport Aquarium 800-406-3473 www.newportaqurium.com
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WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATIONS – CHINESE NEW YEAR Cincinnati Museum Center 513-287-7000 www.cincymuseum.org
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CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. KALAMAZOO U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com
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THE 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS Know Theatre of Cincinnati 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE MIGHTY WURLITZER Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org
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STRAIGHT NO CHASER – UNDER THE INFLUENCE TOUR Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org
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AN EVENING WITH ART GARFUNKEL Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org
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PANDORA PRESENTS MANNHEIM STREAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org
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SKYLINE CHILI CROSSTOWN CLASSIC U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-4111
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TAB BENOIT Taft Theatre, In the Ballroom 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org
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WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATIONS – DIWALI Cincinnati Museum Center 513-287-7000 www.cincymuseum.org
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ANAMANAGUCHI Taft Theatre, In the Ballroom 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org
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CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. KALAMAZOO U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com
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CINCINNATI BALLET PRESENTS: FRISCH’S PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER Aronoff Center for the Arts 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org
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CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. ELMIRA U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com
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CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. ELMIRA U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com
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OVER THE RHINE Taft Theatre, In the Theatre 800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org
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Celebrating Ten Years with two new friends, Snowflake and Snowball By: Sue Cunningham
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his year Scuba Santa celebrates his 10th anniversary with the world-renowned Scuba Santa’s® Water Wonderland at the Newport Aquarium. To celebrate this joyous occasion and in recognition of this special milestone, Scuba Santa brought along a pair of rare white American Alligators. Delivered directly from the North Pole in two rather large crates, Snowflake and Snowball are two of less than approximately 100 known white alligators in the world and they are now on display at the region’s most unique family-fun holiday running now until January 1, 2014. Scuba Santa® with his magical underwater sleigh, seahorses and Pixie the Elf will entertain and delight guests in 350,000 gallons 22
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of water while surrounded by Shark Rays, Tiger Sharks, Eels and Denver the Sea Turtle. And don’t miss Scuba Santa’s special underwater reading of ‘Twas the Night before Christmas from his magic storybook. You can also play the Reindeer Roundup game and help Scuba Santa® find his missing reindeer and visit Scuba Santa’s® Post Office and write a letter. These fun activities are free with your general admission. The Newport Aquarium is a state-of-the-art facility and
an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and Scuba Santa® has been called one of the most unusual holiday experiences in America. Experience the joy of this annual family holiday tradition and celebrate ten years with Scuba Santa and all his friends.
“From introducing the first Shark Ray on display in the Western Hemisphere, to exhibiting “Mighty Mike” – the biggest and baddest American Alligator outside of Florida, Scuba Santa’s generous gift of two rare white alligators is just another example of Newport Aquarium providing our guests with ‘more new to see and do,’” said Lynn Margason, Marketing Director.
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DINING Unlocked
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BOSWELL’S Great Food, Great Times!
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ENTERTAINMENT Unlocked
Opening the doors to things to do around the city.
Frisch’s Presents
The Nutcracker
@ Aranoff Center For The Arts December 20th - 29th
Newport on the Levee Funny Bone Presents: Gary Owen
Thursday, Dec. 19th 8 pm
Blurred Lines
Friday, Dec. 20th 8 pm & 10:30 pm
Dec. 27th 5 pm - 9 pm
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Cincinnati Art Museum Presents: Art After Dark
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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
Chiarugi Bags
available at Appointments
Ensemble available at Hunt Club Clothiers
Assortment of Specialty Hats available at Batsakes
Jim Otrembiak Modern Impressionism Painting 28
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available at Studio 224
Modern Impressionism BOSWELL’
Gentleman’s Clothier since 1974
S Studio 224, 1310 Pendleton Art Center
jotrembiak@zoomtown.com
www.jimotrembiak.com
Batsakes Hat Shop BOSWELL’ Since 1907
S 513.721.9345
One West Sixth Street Downtown Cincinnati
Borsalino • Stetson • Kangol • Tilley Salentino • Caps • Top Hats
Best shoe shine shop in town!
(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.
www.huntclubclothiers.com
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
Tis the Season for the PNC Festival of Lights!
This holiday tradition includes favorites like the North Polar Express Train Ride, S’mores-N-More and the Madcap Black-Light Puppet Show. New to the 237 miles of LED lights that cover over 70 acres is the new Wild Lights Show on Swan Lake. 30
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