Look your best in 2016 with Kurtzman Plastic Surgery

LK for storyIt’s the New Year…time for those resolutions to begin! Most New Year’s resolutions have to do with your health and wellness….get fit and get trim! Kurtzman Plastic Surgery is here to help you reach your goal….a better body for 2016. The summer will be upon us before you know it.   Get your body “bathing suit- ready” with Lawrence Kurtzman, MD, FACS….voted “Top Doc 2015” once again by Cincinnati Magazine!

This boutique plastic surgery practice offers all the procedures that can help you put your best face (and legs, midsection or bustline!) forward for the New Year and in to summer. Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience…. he provides top-notch care in a comfortable, private, positive environment. As a solo practitioner, Dr. Kurtzman is available to his patients 24/7. He offers personalized, attentive care to each and every patient. Procedures are performed either in his office or in a surgery center, which is far more pleasant and personal than a hospital….much smoother and quicker in and out for patients also.

New for 2016, Dr. Kurtzman is now offering KYBELLA…….GET RID OF THAT DOUBLE CHIN!

When seeking a plastic surgeon, it’s important to find a physician who is qualified to perform the procedure you are interested in. When it comes to treatments for the face…..like Botox, Juvederm, and Sculptra, Dr. Kurtzman is a national trainer, so you can be sure you have the most up-to-date and safest procedure possible.

What might you want to indulge in? A brow lift, liposuction, laser hair removal? These services, and many others, are available at Kurtzman Plastic Surgery.   This is THE perfect time of year to consider a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or a facelift – you’ll look toned, tight, and totally ready to hit the pool this summer.   Dr. Kurtzman also specializes in pectoral, bicep, buttock, and calf implants for men….look more muscular and defined when you bare it at the beach!

Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman, board-certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery….it does make a difference….never settle….www.kurtzmanplasticsurgery.com

Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery presents ‘Cloud Nine’

art beyond boundaries exteriorArt Beyond Boundaries Gallery invites you to attend the anniversary exhibition, “CLOUD NINE”, on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 6 to 9 pm. This exhibit celebrates the gallery’s ninth year on Main St. in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district. The exhibition will run until March 11, 2016.

 

Join us at Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery, experience the original art and meet the featured artists. 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, visit www.artbeyondboundaries.com, “friend” or “follow” the gallery on FaceBook and Twitter, and/or contact the gallery.

Americano Burger Bar

americano-slide1Americano Burger Bar is now open on the ground floor of the 84.51 building at 545 Race St. Cincinnati’s hottest burger joint and bar is the third venue from Chef Cristian & Amanda Pietoso. They opened FORNO Osteria & Bar in Hyde Park earlier this year and it has been named one of the top new restaurants of 2015. Americano is quickly becoming a favorite, and Via Vite on Fountain Square has been a staple of Italian food since 2007.

America is a country like no other—an eclectic mix of cultures and traditions. It’s a melting pot of ideas and a celebration of what makes us all different, but yet very much the same. Inspired by this rich heritage, Americano Burger Bar has taken American staples we all love, and elevated them with international flavors from around the world. Their slogan is simple, ‘Beer, Burger, Fries, Repeat.’ Chef Cristian Pietoso says, “People ask me, as an Italian, will I put my own spin on the burger? I won’t. It needs to be what it is,” he said. “At the same time, what is American food? It’s really a collage of so many things.”

The burgeoning lunch crowds are a sign that Americano is already a hit. On any night a steady crowd enjoys the shuffleboard, Foosball tables and the extensive craft beer selection. Simon Pelkey, General Manager, says they are already adding more tables and preparing the outdoor patio ahead of schedule to handle the volume. Americano is one of the few late night options downtown. Their kitchen is open until midnight most nights and 2am on the weekends. Visit www.AmericanoBurgerBar.com

Letter from the Publisher: What a year!

PeaceWow… Our fine city has surely seen an incredible year. The All-Star game pu our hidden gem of a city on the map.... In the spotlight shining so bright for one full week. The world got to see that Cincinnati is THE place for major events! 

We welcomed visitors from all over with open arms......thanks Cincinnati. You literally stepped up to the plate. 

Every August, our city shines again with The Western & Southern Open.... An 
anticipated event every end of summer… Always welcoming the tennis stars...hello Roger and Serena! They both walked away with the trophy....And so does our city. 

Now the whole country is watching as our beloved Bengals are having the season of their lives. You can feel the passion and spirit all over the city… 
Everywhere you look on game day you see a sea of orange and black. Bengal 
stripes are everywhere! We continue to wish them luck in their upcoming 
schedule… let's finish the season with playoff wins and cross our fingers 
for......Super Bowl! 

We'd like to remember Lauren Hill and the true legacy she has left this 
town....remembering that dreams can come true..,for Lauren....and for 
Cincinnati. Her spirit lives on..... And wishing continued strength and prayers for Leah Still....what a fighter!!! 

A heartfelt THANK YOU...to all Key Magazine Cincinnati readers, advertisers, online fans, distributors, and my dedicated staff...you make everything 
possible. 
 
From the staff of Key Magazine Cincinnati… and from my family to yours… wishing you a very merry holiday season… And peace.

Patty Youkilis
Owner/Publisher
Key Magazine Cincinnati

Meredes-Benz of Ft. Mitchell’s annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children combines fun with fundraising

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Be sure to mark February 9, 2016 down on your calendar – you don’t want to miss The 25th Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children presented by Mercedes Benz of Fort Mitchell!

Produced by the Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association (NKRA), this event is a don’t-miss for anyone who likes to have a little fun, New Orleans-style, while also helping Tri-State area homeless children get the food they so desperately need. Everyone can enjoy this culinary-tasting experience, with lots of food and beverages from over 50 local restaurants and beverage purveyors. Graze your way through the Northern Kentucky Convention Center while listening to live jazz entertainment from Robin Lacey and DeZydeco Band, and feast your eyes while you’re sampling the goods on stilt walkers, clowns, live and silent auctions, and the exciting and prominent Mardi Gras Parade, led by the Beechwood High School Marching Band.

This year’s Mardi Gras court features Mardi Gras King Mike McConnell, of 700WLW and Mardi Gras Queen Sheila Gray, of Local 12 News. Grand Marshall is Giovani Bernard, running back for the Bengals, and the whole event will be emceed by Harry Stephens and D-Lo from KISS 107.

All proceeds from the 25th Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children goes towards food purchases for Bethany House Services, Brighton Center’s Homeward Bound and Welcome House of Northern Kentucky. This event has raised over $1,348,370.00 since its’ inception, and the money is a true gift to these agencies, giving them enough to stock their pantries for at least a full year. “It’s a truly regional event,” says event Chairman Gordon Snyder, “and a great way the restaurants can give back to their community.”

Mercedes Benz of Fort Mitchell has been a proud sponsor of this event for three years, and are glad to name Local 12-WKRC Cincinnati, FOX19, Remke, Mondelez, KISS 107, 700WLW, iHeart Media and Starr Printing as promotional sponsors. Tickets are available for $60/person, which provides admittance for the entire event from 6:30pm-10:00pm; you can purchase tickets at Mercedes Benz of Fort Mitchell, Hofbrauhaus Newport, Marriott RiverCenter, Embassy Suites RiverCenter, by phone at 859-291-6572, or online at www.2016mardigras.org. VIP tickets are available for $80, which allows you entry to the event at 5:30pm.

Enjoy great food, listen to great entertainment, see local celebrities and help those in need: come to the 25th Annual Mardi Gras for Homeless Children!

Frisch’s presents “The Nutcracker” at the Cincinnati Ballet

cb_nutcrackerEvery holiday season, Cincinnati can enjoy the sweet adventure and holiday tradition of The Nutcracker, presented by Frisch’s at the Cincinnati Ballet. Frisch’s has sponsored The Nutcracker since its first performance in 1974. It has been reimagined many times, most recently in 2011 by Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan.

Clara receives the gift of a lifetime when her beloved Nutcracker doll comes to life! Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey to a wondrous world full of fantastic characters. The Snow Queen and her King will help you find your way to the Land of Sweets where the Sugar Plum and Cavalier are waiting to welcome you with sweet treats and exotic celebrations! Indulge yourself in Tchaikovsky’s most popular work, with live instrumentation by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and revel in the magic and wonder that is Cincinnati’s favorite holiday tradition.

The Nutcracker runs from December 18th-December 27th; tickets are available for purchase by contacting the Cincinnati Ballet.