The month of February is full of exciting promotions for the Cincinnati Cyclones. It all begins on Friday, February 1st when the ‘Clones celebrate the City of Cincinnati for 5-1-3 Night. The Cyclones will give away a Genius of Water Fountain bobblehead presented by Talemed to the first 3,000 fans, plus, there will be 5-1-3 concession specials featuring $5 Craft Drafts, $1 Sodas, and $3 Burgers. The next night is our annual Cyclones Fight Cancer Night. The Cyclones will raise awareness for all types of cancer by wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game.

 After the first of three Dollar Beer Nights on Wednesday, February 13, featuring $1 PBR and Miller High Life, the ‘Clones will be honoring Cincinnati’s hog heritage and the Flying Pig by becoming the Cincinnati Flying Pigs for one night only on Friday, February 15. The Cyclones will once again be wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off following the game, and throughout the game, ultramarathon runner Harvey Lewis and WLWT meteorologist Randi Rico will be continuing the marathon theme by running for charity. At the start of the game, these Flying Pig Marathon runners will run on a treadmill until the end of the second intermission. Fans can pledge a per mile donation to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati by visiting https://pledgeit.org/cyclones.

 The final major promotion in February is the annual Meijer Kids Club Game on Sunday, February 17. Meijer Kids Club members are invited to paint the U.S. Bank Arena ice following the 3pm matinee, and non-kids club members can purchase a Paint Pass for only $5. The Clones will wrap up the month with a pair of Dollar Beer Nights on February 20 and 21, featuring $1 PBR and Miller High Life.

Rookwood has been exploding with new, exciting ventures: from food to shopping to business centers, this area is the hot place to be.  The latest in innovation?  Fueled Collective.

What is Fueled Collective? Essentially, it’s an urban country club: a unique blend of work space, event space, and social space that’s never been seen before in Cincinnati.  This fresh concept brings people together in a variety of ways that enhance not just their work life, but their social life too.  From hosting an event at the private bar, to holding meetings in an out-of-the-box location, to sharing workspace with other innovators and entrepreneurs, Fueled Collective offers something for every occasion.  Think of it as your new lifestyle center, taking you from work to fitness to play, without having to leave the building.

Upgrade your office by taking a chance on their inspiring, shared workspace; you’ll be surrounded by top-notch thinkers and original perspectives.  It’s a great way to achieve goals in a new atmosphere.

Thinking about a place to host your clients, coworkers and friends?  Bring them to Fueled Collective and hold an event at the private bar.  It’s also a great place to network and see what’s happening on the Cincinnati business scene.

Fueled Collective has so many options: the Gallery is a cozy space for impromptu meetings and after-work cocktails; the Library is a great place to focus and get things done, without having to be quiet; the Assembly boasts floor to ceiling windows and comfy seating for taking a meeting or relaxing with a coworker; the Mezzanine is the place to go when you need a change of scenery to help recharge your brain; the Carriage House provides private, locked offices for those times when you’ve got a project to complete and can’t have any of those outside distractions (although a break is always nice!); and then there’s the Drawing Room, where their open floor plan lets you go from couch to conference to the bar with just a few steps.

After working, you can release stress and stay in shape with two different gyms: one is a traditional facility with weights and exercise machines; the other is a boutique fitness center with everything from B to Y (boot camp to yoga!).  Any member can take advantage of the fitness centers, too.  And after a good workout, why not meet a friend or colleague for a drink?  Unlike the average country club, you don’t need to be a member to buy a round, and the prices are quite economical.  Plus, if you get hungry, Fueled Collective is making arrangements with local eateries to deliver right to the door (think Bravo, Taste of Belgium, Seasons 52).  

For special nights out, Fueled Collective has monthly events such as wine, whiskey and craft beer nights, where you can sample the hottest sips and learn all about them.  Members get a discounted rate, but non-members are welcome to join in too.  In the works are Happy Hours and networking sessions, where you can enjoy a social lifestyle while still being professional.

How can you take advantage of this gem of a resource?  Well, you can get a day pass and get full access to all the amenities (from gym access to social club access to a private desk in a locked office) or you can go all in with a membership.  Part-time memberships are available, with increasing days of shared workspace access and exercise classes and full-time memberships virtually give you the run of the place!

 

Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery invites you to attend our 12th anniversary exhibition, ‘Dirty Dozen, on Friday Jan. 25, 2019 from 6 to 9 pm. This exhibition will be displayed in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district.  The exhibition will run until Mar. 8, 2019.

Join us at Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery to experience the original art and meet the featured artists. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Art Beyond Boundaries will exhibit a variety of paintings, sculptures, photography, and other media by talented, local and regional artists. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.  Admission is free.

Art Beyond Boundaries provides a professional, mainstream fine arts exhibition venue for artists with disabilities, located at 1410 Main Street in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district. With your support, we can continue providing a gallery, workshops, programs, and services for our artists and people with disabilities. For more information, “friend” or “follow” the gallery on FaceBook , Twitter, Instagram, and/or contact the gallery.

 

Does this winter weather have you dreaming of sunshine, palm trees and beaches? Here’s some good news! CVG offers nonstop charter flights to some wonderful tropical destinations that will have you sipping cocktails and soaking up the sun in no time!

Seven night packages to Jamaica will begin 1/22/19 and depart every Monday through 4/22/19 with nonstop service! You can experience a wide range of resorts for all budget types on this incredible island. There’s still limited availability at the unique and coveted overwater bungalows and villas which are simply breathtaking! Have you ever wanted to stay in a Treehouse? We have some in Negril that are all inclusive with a beach club, swim up bar and even VIP expedited service through customs and immigration! 

Six night non stops to Punta Cana begin February 16th and will run every Saturday through August 3rd. Currently, some resorts are running specials offering a 6 night all inclusive/adult only experience for under $1500 a person! If you like turquoise blue water, palm tree lined white sandy beaches & beautiful resorts then Punta Cana may be the spot for you!

Lastly, there are some new and exciting resorts in Cancun/Riviera Maya Mexico that are grabbing lots of attention as well! Nonstop flights to this destination begin very soon on January 6th and will run every Sunday through the end of 2019. Whether you want a boutique style resort with rooftop pools, swanky decor and easy access to shopping on 5th avenue a more secluded resort with included & unlimited spa treatments and 5 star cuisine, Mexico really does offer it all. 

So, grab some friends or your special someone, give us a call and get excited about beating the winter blues by booking one of these great packages today! Text or call us at Travel Happy Agency, 513-275-8086 7 days a week. 

Debbie Boyd – Lead Travel Consultant in the Greater Cincinnati area.  

Website: Travelyhappyagency.com Email: Debbie@travelhappyagency.com 

 

Everyone knows the best place to go for Cincinnati gear – Cincy Shirts, of course.  And if you’re an FC Cincinnati fan (and really, who isn’t?), Cincy Shirts is the ONLY place to go for officially licensed FC Cincinnati shirts, sweatshirts, signs, flags, ornaments, and so much more.

When FC Cincinnati was acquired by Major League Soccer, they went to bat for Cincy Shirts with the MLS to be sure that they stayed the only official source for gear; Cincy Shirts and FC Cincinnati have been partners since before their first game!  Now that the hit soccer club is in the MLS, Cincy Shirts has the only single team MLS licensing ever granted: so why look anywhere else?

Cincy Shirts has two in-house designers who don’t just create logo items; they take the time and effort to put a Cincinnati spin on what they dream up, so you’re getting more than an FC Cincinnati item, you’re getting a little piece of the hometown with it.  Everything is locally printed as well, so they really put the “Cincinnati” in FC Cincinnati.

Items will be available for purchase starting January 1st, so head down to any of their three locations: Over-the-Rhine at 1301 Main Street; Hyde Park at 2709 Observatory Ave.; and downtown Loveland at 295 W. Loveland Avenue for all your FC Cincinnati desires.  They’re open Monday through Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4:00pm.  Can’t drop by the store?  Order online at www.cincyshirts.com.  

You can’t leave town without a little piece of FC Cincinnati, so drop by and get your gear at Cincy Shirts.

 

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Banks in Cincinnati, SkyStar, a 150-foot-high mobile observation wheel is open through June. SkyStar will operate on Freedom Way at The Banks, across from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

“SkyStar is America’s largest portable observation wheel and it lights up the sky with over 1 million colored LED lights,” said Todd Schneider of SkyStar. “This experience provides unique views of downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, the Suspension Bridge and the Ohio River.” 

Each of the 36 gondolas is enclosed, climate controlled and can hold up to six passengers. Skystar offers a private experience and riders won’t be paired with strangers. The SkyStar experience consists of four revolutions and lasts approximately 12 minutes.

• Hours

Monday through Thursday – 4 to 10 p.m. 

Friday – noon to midnight

Saturday – 10 a.m. to midnight

Sunday – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Tickets are $12.50 each and available now at www.skystarwheel.com.