Looking for somewhere new to eat for the holidays?  Look no further than Trotta’s Steak and Seafood, right across the Ohio River in Dayton, KY.

Hand-cut steaks…fresh, never frozen, seafood…amazing weekly features…Trotta’s is a family-owned and operated dining experience that you just can’t pass by.  Owner Kathleen Trotta is a fine-dining expert who decided to finally open her own place and offer Cincinnati exceptional quality in steaks and seafood.  She likes to keep the menu fresh, with new items popping up daily; diners will never get bored with a dinner at Trotta’s!  By creating new recipes and only using the freshest ingredients, Kathleen makes sure there’s always something new and exciting to order.

With the holidays looming closer, now’s the time to book your holiday party at Trotta’s; they’ve got a fabulous private dining area with its own side door entrance so your guests can slip in and out in privacy and of course, you’ll get the same wonderful service as you would in the main dining room.  Or, if you are just looking for a great place for a group dinner or a date night out, Trotta’s fits the bill with its old-school supper club ambiance, live music and cozy firepits.  

Having just received a Diner’s Choice Award from Open Table, Trotta’s is even busier than ever; people come from all over to dine here, locals and folks from as far away as Indianapolis!  This is THE destination for any occasion: holiday parties, holiday dining or just a fun night out with friends and family.  Treat yourself – and everyone else in your life – to a fine-dining adventure at Trotta’s Steak and Seafood.

 

If your holiday gift list includes stunning diamond studs, exquisite gold jewelry or perhaps a unique piece for that special someone in your life, look no further than Eddie Lane’s EDB Diamond Showroom.  No one in Cincinnati -and we mean NO ONE- has a better selection or better prices than this jewelry store that’s been voted Best Jeweler in Cincinnati by Consumer Choice for the past four years.

A multi-generational company, Eddie Lane himself retired three years ago, and his daughter Cindy Lange stepped into his shoes.  Eddie still comes into work every day, and along with the dedicated, passionate staff, provides the best in customer service and jewelry advice available.

Eddie Lane’s EDB Diamond Showroom is proud to source their own diamonds and create their own studs. Customers are getting the very best in both quality and style, and there is nothing they can’t customize for their loyal clientele.  The staff here prides themselves on keeping their customers on budget, too; there is something at every price point, and no one will let you walk out spending more than you had planned.

Currently, Eddie Lane’s is fired up for holiday shopping, and new shipments of diamonds arrive daily.  You can’t beat the selection, and it’s always a good plan to shop early to be sure you get just the earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces or any other fine jewels you are looking for.  

Eddie Lane’s EDB Diamond Showroom is the only jewelry store in town you need to shop at for all your holiday needs.  Visit them in Downtown Montgomery and you’ll see the rumors are true: Eddie Lane’s IS the best!

 

Follow CRYSTAL, the lead character, on an exhilarating tale of self-discovery as she dives into a world of her own imagination. Feel the adrenaline as she soars through this surreal world at high speed to become what she was always destined to be: confident, liberated, and empowered. CRYSTAL invites you to suspend reality and glide into a world that springs to colorful life with astounding visual projections and a soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music with the signature sound of Cirque du Soleil.

Crystal runs from December 27-30 with 7 performances. Go to www.usbankarena.com for showtimes and tickets.

 

Ale to the Queen City, November 23 and 24, will feature more than 20 local craft beers, signature Cincinnati dishes, and live music. The outdoor event will take place on Mehring Way between Elm Street and the Roebling Bridge. Coffee and hot chocolate will also be served, with the option to add some holiday “spirits.”

The festival is a celebration of Cincinnati, the holiday season and the region’s rich brewing heritage. It’s the perfect time to meet up with friends and family to keep Thanksgiving weekend going!  

Ever wonder how brewers invent new beers or come up with those beer names? Curious about home brewing? You can quench your thirst for knowledge at the event as you hear stories and ask questions about the Cincinnati region’s favorite beers during “Tales & Ales” sessions. 

Info

• Beer tickets: To be purchased on site and are $1 each. 1 ticket = 3 oz. sample or 5 tickets = full-size beer. 

• Hours: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

• Web: www.aletothequeencity.com for complete event information and a list of participating breweries.

 

An expected 500 artists will donate original pieces to support the nonprofit’s mission.

ArtWorks’ signature fall event, Secret ArtWorks, returns on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 7–10 p.m., at The Banks. Secret ArtWorks showcases artistic talent from Greater Cincinnati and beyond in the form of a hundreds of 5×7-inch works of art that will be up for sale at the event. This party plays host to art lovers and patrons including Cincinnati’s most enthusiastic art connoisseurs, city leaders and young professionals.

ArtWorks has been collecting the art pieces that will be for sale at the event. The organization is expecting to collect over 800 individual pieces for the event.  Secret ArtWorks keeps the identity of the artists under lock and key until the secret works of art are purchased. Guests at the event select their mini masterpiece based only on what the piece looks like. A voucher is included in most ticket levels.

New this year, ArtWorks is working with six local art curators to create unique selections. Curators include, Allison Banzhaf, Amanda Carlisle of Wooden Hill, Barbara Hauser of Red Door Project, Cal Cullen of Wave Pool, David Smith of Marta Hewett Gallery, and Sara Vance Waddell.  “We love that the event supports both ArtWorks and so many local artists,” said Hauser of P&G Cincinnati Community Relations and co-chair of Secret ArtWorks. “Cincinnati is such a hub of creative talent, that is why I started the Red Door Project four years ago and am thrilled it will be part of the event.”

All proceeds support ArtWorks’ year-around programming. This year ArtWorks has employed 175 Youth Apprentices and 69 Teaching Artists to complete 30 projects, including 13 permanent murals and more. Annually, ArtWorks invests close to $800,000 directly into paycheck for emerging talent and visuals artists in the region.

 “ArtWorks is here to create a region where everyone benefits from incredible art,” said Tamara Harkavy, ArtWorks CEO and artistic director. “Secret ArtWorks highlights the creative genius of our community and invites everyone to celebrate it.”

 The event sponsors include The Enquirer/Cincinnati.com, Fifth Third Bank, Procter and Gamble, Cincinnati Reds and Huntington Bank. Catering partners include Jeff Thomas Catering, Essen, Injoy, Taste of Belgium, Jefferson Social, Heidelberg Distributing, Rhinegeist Brewery and Watershed Distillery.

Tickets for the November 16 event range from $50 – $1,500. Many ticket prices include food and drink tickets and vouchers to select a Secret work of art. Entertainment will be provided by Penny Tration, AfroChine, DJ Pillo, Aryn Fox and a photobooth by Floyd Johnson of OATW. Secret ArtWorks will be held at 145 Second Street East (the former Howl at the Moon location). For more information and tickets visit ArtWorksCincinnati.org.

Mecklenburg Gardens is hosting their 1st Annual Harvest Dinner! Come join the festivities on November 9th. Ticket includes admittance to the event along with a full pig roast featuring fall and german sides.They will also be featuring 3 local breweries with their seasonal biers on tap. Enjoy live music from the Polka Warriors all night! Your ticket will automatically enter you in for door prizes as well.

Ticket prices are $24 for adults, $12 for kids (10 and under). The event takes place Friday Nov. 9,  from 7 to 10:00 p.m.  See you there!