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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...
Cirque du Soleil Returns to Cincinnati with AXEL

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Cincinnati with AXEL

EDIT 1.23.2020 ~ QUICK REVIEW of Cirque du Soleil AXEL Tonight we saw the second ever ice show from Cirque du Soleil, AXEL.  And like every Cirque show before this, we were BLOWN AWAY.  How is it that this company keeps creating the most stellar of productions?!?! If you have never seen a Cirque du...
Lucious Q

Lucious Q

Have a hankering for some off the charts BBQ?  Head to Lucious Q in Pendleton and you will not be disappointed.  You will go for the BBQ but stay for the sides, slushes, live music and the ultra chill vibes.  Lucious Q is just a seriously cool place to hang out with some awesome food....
The Art of Burning Man at the Cincinnati Museum Center

The Art of Burning Man at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Recently we went to see Burning Man at the Cincinnati Art Museum.  This exhibit, entitled “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man” was an eye opening, hands on experience for the whole family.  I will readily admit that I knew just a little bit about this unique desert experience before this exhibit.  One of my...
Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

The Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is a beautiful oasis in the midst of a bustling city.  We visited Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus for the first time recently and were astounded at all the conservatory and gardens had to offer! We planned our visit because I really wanted to see the Chihuly collection...
Buona Vita Pizzeria

Buona Vita Pizzeria

When you are in the mood for a filling and delicious Italian feast set your course for Buona Vita Pizzeria in Crescent Springs.  They have a great selection of homemade Italian dishes, something to please everyone’s appetite in your family. Buona Vita Pizzeria has been family owned for years, operating for a long time in...
GIVEAWAY:  Park Hills MKT & Garden Tour Tickets

GIVEAWAY: Park Hills MKT & Garden Tour Tickets

The Park Hills MKT & Garden Tour is back for it’s second year to give people a peek into the gorgeous gardens of Park Hills while learning more about nature and gardens at mini-workshops set up around town.  This one of a kind event offers something for everyone throughout the town all weekend long. It...
CUBA: Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean at the OMNIMAX

CUBA: Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean at the OMNIMAX

The OMNIMAX at the Cincinnati Museum Center has a new show opening this week and you are not going to want to miss it.  CUBA: Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean fits an amazing amount of information into just forty minutes of footage and stories that will captivate you from the opening scenes to...