Around Town

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Presents: The Living Dead

We went back to the theatre for the first time since the pandemic began and it was to one of our favorite places to see a show, The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company!  This intimate theatre makes you feel like you are up close and personal with the performers and their shows are always impressive.  The Living...
Golden Gelato in Covington

Golden Gelato in Covington

Until recently I did not know how much I love gelato.  Thanks to a dear friend giving me a Golden Gelato gift card for Christmas I was introduced to one of the most scrumptious treats I have ever had. Golden Gelato There is a gelato shop in Covington called Golden Gelato and these folks really...
The Elusive Cow

The Elusive Cow

The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area boasts some of the most charming and interesting river cities.  Bellevue, Kentucky is home to many gems worth exploring like restaurants, bars, a brewery, and so many interesting shops.  Bellevue is also home to The Elusive Cow, an incredible eatery that serves up delicious food in a laid-back...

Free Shakespeare in the Park presented by Cincy Shakes {2022}

Every Summer Cincy Shakes sends performers out into the parks and green spaces of Greater Cincinnati to bring Shakespeare’s works to the public.  The shows are free and fun for the whole family.  The performances are always entertaining and performed with zeal and passion. We have not seen The Twelfth Night yet, so I am...

Sake Bomb Sushi & Korean BBQ

If you are in the mood for Sushi in Northern Kentucky look no further than Sake Bomb Sushi & Korean BBQ on Dixie Highway.  Their food is amazing and the service is fantastic. This place is a favorite of our family because the Sushi lovers get top notch rolls and those of us who are ...
Broadway in Cincinnati Presents: The Lion King

Broadway in Cincinnati Presents: The Lion King

The Lion King on Broadway may just be one of my all time favorite productions that Broadway in Cincinnati has brought to town.  The show was breath-taking and entertaining from start to finish.  Last week I took my son Sam to see The Lion King and it was the first time either one of us...

All-New Harlem Globetrotters Pushing The Limits World Tour

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Cincinnati this weekend and we can’t wait to see them!  Stay tuned for a review after the show.  In the meantime, here’s a promo code for upcoming cities in the tour. UPDATE 12.28.19 ~ REVIEW: Today we saw the Harlem Globetrotters.  It was my first time seeing them and...
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

I do not consider it the holiday season until we have been to see Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!).  It is one of my most favorite holiday season experiences.  This show is HILARIOUS and squeezes all of the holiday madness and magic into one performance with just four actors. ...
The Frog Princess at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

The Frog Princess at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

We were in the audience for the opening night of The Frog Princess at Ensemble Theatre  Cincinnati and it was a wonderful way to kick off our holiday season.  The Ensemble Theatre puts on a family friendly musical each holiday season.  And when I say that it is “family friendly” that does NOT mean that...
Broadway in Cincinnati Presents: HELLO, DOLLY!

Broadway in Cincinnati Presents: HELLO, DOLLY!

This week we attended the opening night show of Hello Dolly, presented by Broadway in Cincinnati at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.  We had a fabulous date night starting at Arnold’s for a delicious dinner before heading to the show. This classic Broadway production is bright and colorful and full of joy!  The dancing...
Streetside Brewery & Street Chef Brigade

Streetside Brewery & Street Chef Brigade

Streetside Brewery and Street Chef Brigade are a bang up team on the east side of Cincy that you need to visit for great grub and craft brews.  Sometimes I leave a brewery and feel sad.  Streetside is one of those places.  I wish they were in my own back yard.  But because we enjoy...
Broadway in Cincinnati Presents: Mean Girls

Broadway in Cincinnati Presents: Mean Girls

Broadway in Cincinnati’s latest show to hit the stage at the Aronoff Center for the Arts is Mean Girls and it is fantastic!  Ella and I had a perfect mother-daughter evening with dinner and a show.  We both agreed that we like Mean Girls even better on the stage.  The Broadway production of Mean Girls...