Get ready to embrace the festive spirit at Cincinnati’s Christkindlmarkt, where holiday traditions come alive with a European flair along the scenic riverfront! This winter, Moerlein Lager House invites locals and visitors alike to experience this beloved German-inspired market, held at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn and Stage in Smale Riverfront Park. Adjacent to Moerlein Lager House, the Christkindlmarkt transforms the space into a charming open-air village filled with seasonal treats, unique gifts, and heartwarming entertainment.

Explore artisan-crafted goods like German nutcrackers, ornaments, and holiday decor, alongside savory foods and sweet treats. Sip on warm Glühwein, savor Bavarian roasted nuts, or cozy up with hot chocolate as you stroll through festive chalets. New this year, visitors can enjoy the Mercedes-Benz of Ft. Mitchell Igloo Boardwalk and Stock Yard’s Holiday Ice Rink for an enchanting winter experience.

For more details on dates, activities, and vendor offerings, visit
cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com 

Make this winter season one to remember at Christkindlmarkt, where cherished traditions meet festive cheer right in the heart of Cincinnati.

At E+O, Earth & Ocean are lovingly combined, refined, and explored, creating a truly unique culinary experience. The Earth and Ocean concept is defined by a passion for Asian Cuisine and world class hospitality. Calling upon influences from the Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, and other Asian countries, E+O starts with a dish then works backwards, procuring the highest quality local ingredients before bringing it to life. Earth and Ocean means more than just a range of menu options. E+O stands for our commitment to doing whatever it takes, going wherever we must, in order to find the freshest ingredients and combine them in a way that creates a nuanced, unique, culinary experience. Expertly trained and committed to their craft, our chefs are determined to deliver a culinary experience unlike anything our guests have experienced before. By constantly refining key aspects of our menu, our chefs work to unlock the true beauty that lies between Earth & Ocean.

Located on West Freedom Way in downtown Cincinnati, E+O is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday from 11:00am- 9:00pm, and Friday from 11:00am- 10:00pm. E+O also offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am- 3:00pm. Happy Hour, that includes discounts on select appetizers, sushi, burgers, and alcoholic beverages, is offered Monday through Friday from 2:00pm – 6:00pm. E+O is ideal for business meetings, celebratory gatherings, birthdays, and more. Reservations are encouraged; however, walk-ins are always welcome. Reservations can be made online at www.eokitchen.com

ABB presents, “In Pursuit of Empathy” as its contribution to the 2024 FOTOFOCUS Biennial, “Back Stories”. This is a collection of documentary, narrative, abstract and/or conceptual lens based imagery that represents the artists’ perception of empathy. There is a planned artist talk by Maurice Harris that augments the display of Mary BarrRhodes and Ben Britton’s photos of paintings reconstructed over music as living, moving projections.

Featured artists in this group show are: Jymi Bolden, Ben Britton, Stacey Dolen, Dorothy Feldis, Tim Harrier, Dee Henry, Jane Hobson, Dave Kempton, Gary Lerma, Larry Pytlinski, Mary Barr Rhodes, Craig Rouse, Ann Segal, Brad Smith, Sue Wilke, and J. Miles Wolf.

Alara, one of Cincinnati’s hottest new restaurants.

A world away from the ordinary, Alara invites you to an immersive dining experience that encourages exploring, sharing, and tasting your way through innovative dishes that are expertly prepared and exquisitely presented. Featuring a seasonal New American menu emphasizing prime meats and seafood, the culinary team utilizes luxury ingredients to create fun and approachable dishes for every diner. With an open kitchen that fosters a social atmosphere, Alara strips away the conventional formalities of fine dining while focusing on high-quality food and next-level hospitality in a lively yet elegant setting.

Located on Madison Road in  Madisonville,  Alara is open for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 4:00pm-10:00pm, and Friday and Saturday from 4:00pm-11:00 pm. In addition to the stylish main dining room, our three private dining spaces are ideal settings for business events or celebratory gatherings alike. Happy hour is offered Monday-Friday from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm in the bar area. Reservations are encouraged but walk-ins are always welcome. You can make a reservation online at AlaraCincinnati.com.

The BIG3, the professional 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, is coming to Cincinnati’s CFG Bank Arena on July 28, 2024. Each event features six games between 12 teams comprised of Hall of Fame coaches – such as Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving and Nancy Lieberman – and the best and most competitive 3-on-3 players in the world, such as 7x NBA All-Star Joe Johnson, 2021 NBA Champion Jeff Teague, Franklin ‘Frank Nitty’ Session, and other former NBA, college, and international basketball stars. 

The BIG3 has strong roots in the state. Ohio-native Charles Oakley is the coach of Killer 3’s, and Xavier alumnus Jordan Crawford plays for the 2023 BIG3 Champion Enemies. The league is also partnering with P&G for several initiatives around the Cincinnati event, including supporting the Cincinnati Music Festival (July 25-27) and the construction of a Nancy Lieberman Dream Court, part of the league’s overall mission to give back to the communities and cities in which the BIG3 stops each summer.  

The league’s seventh season, which is currently underway, has debuted to record ratings on CBS, Paramount+, X, and a new program with premier creators and influencers. The first two weeks of the season played in Oakland, CA, and Tampa, FL, to near-sold-out crowds and more than 7 million live viewers across all platforms. Next year, the BIG3 will be transitioning away from a touring model and become based in cities for the first time in league history. A selection of the initial markets will be Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, and London. 

Tickets for the BIG3’s stop in Cincinnati and all other season seven dates can be purchased at big3.com/tickets.

Corteo at Cirque du Soleil returns to Cincinnati on May 9 through 12, 2024.

About Corteo

Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy, and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.

The Stage

Set Designer Jean Rabasse has divided the Venue and its rotating stage in tow, with each half of the audience facing the other half, so they see not only the performance, but also have a performer’s eye view of the audience. This is a first for Cirque du Soleil.

When it comes to the visuals of the stage, it was a visit to the exhibition “The Great Parade: Portrait of the Artist as Clown” at the national Gallery of Canada that inspired Jean Rabasse to paint the CORTEO Procession on the curtains. His design was influenced by the work of such painters as Willette, Picasso, Tiepolo, Pelez, and Knight.

The Costumes

To create over 260 costumes for Corteo’s cast, Costume Designer Dominique Lemieux set out to accentuate the natural beauty of the artists. She used more than a hundred different fabrics and trims, concentrating on a subtle color palette that includes blues, pinks, fuchsia, and gold with appliquéd spangles and jewels.

Most of the fabrics were dyed, sublimated, and silk screen printed to give them a patina of age while retaining the attributes necessary for high-performance acrobatics.

More about Corteo

Corteo first premiered in Montreal in 2005 and has visited more than 60 cities in 19 different countries as a Big Top show before transforming to an arena show in 2016. More than 9 million people have been enthralled by the world of Corteo.

Don’t miss Corteo in Cincinnati, OH at Heritage bank Center from May 9th through May 12th. Get your tickets to Corteo online at www.cirquedusoleil.com/corteo.