Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery invites you to attend our next exhibition, ‘Summertime: Hot & Bothered,’ on Final Friday, May 31, 2019 from 6 to 9 pm. This will showcase the work of both emerging and seasoned artists with disabilities in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district.  The exhibition will run until July 15, 2019.

Join us opening night to experience the original art and meet the featured artists. The gallery will exhibit a variety of paintings, sculptures, photography, and other media by local and regional artists. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.  Admission is free.

Art Beyond Boundaries provides a professional, 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 with disabilities. For more information, “friend” or “follow” the gallery on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, and/or contact the gallery.

 

If you haven’t had a chance to schedule your summer vacation, don’t fret! We still have space available on our nonstop charter flights to one of our favorite destinations on the Pacific Coast, the incredible Cabo San Lucas!

We have 6 night nonstop flights departing from CVG every Sunday through July 28, 2019. There are currently packages starting as low as $800 pp including flights, round trip transportation to and from the resort, the all inclusive resort experience as well as taxes & fees! Wow!

Whether you are looking for a family friendly resort or an exclusive romantic getaway for two, Cabo has something for everyone! Do you love the spa? Some of our resorts even include spa treatments in the all inclusive package. How about golf? Green fees are included at specific resorts! Want a private catamaran for you and your best pals? We can arrange that as well! 

Take advantage of these nonstop flights while they are still available! Give us a call and we’ll help you find just the right spot. We love making your getaways as fun and flawless as possible! Text or call us today! 

Debbie Boyd – Founder & Lead Travel Consultant, Travel Happy Agency  

Cell: 513-275-8086

Website: Travelyhappyagency.com 

Email: Debbie@travelhappyagency.com 

 

There’s nothing better than getting a good laugh and having a good time while supporting a great cause.  And it’s easy to do in Cincinnati because Window World has their 6th annual “Laughter is the Best Medicine” event coming up on Friday, June 7th.

Held at The Syndicate in Newport, Kentucky, this event raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is Window World’s national philanthropy.  Window World’s local comedy show and dinner has raised over $200,000 for St. Jude!  Window World nationally has raised over $9 million.  The money raised will help defray the costs of treating patients at St. Jude’s, because no one ever receives a bill when they are a patient…..not for medical care, food, lodging, medications…everything is taken care of so families can focus on treatment and healing.

The evening begins at 7pm, and your ticket will get you appetizers, a buffet dinner and all you can drink until 11 pm.  A national comedian will entertain you during the evening.  The headlining act is Jeff Jena.  Your emcee for the night will be John Oslica, owner of Window World Cincinnati. A patient, or a patient’s family  will be on hand to discuss their experiences with St. Jude Hospital, as well as a representative of the hospital itself.  Don’t forget to drop by the silent auction, featuring items such as trip packages, jewelry, gift card raffles and a wine raffle, as well as participate in the live auction, all hosted by an auctioneer who specializes in “Laughter is the Best Medicine” events.

Want to buy tickets?  Just go to www.windowworldcincinnati.com and click on the link to purchase!  Tickets are $100 each, or $185 a couple; tables of ten are available for $1000.  

Come ready to laugh and have a great time, and help Window World support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

 

Taste of Cincinnati®, presented by Kroger and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, will feature 34 restaurants and 19 food trucks at the May 25-27 event. The event, which opens at 11 a.m. each day, will showcase close to 300 Cincinnati-made menu items along with a wide variety of beers and diverse entertainment. Taste of Cincinnati will be held on Fifth Street from Main to the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway.

The nation’s longest running free culinary arts festival, is also adding the Eat & Run 5K to its menu, Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m. The start and finish line for the inaugural run and walk will be at Sentinel and Culvert Streets in downtown Cincinnati. Registration is now open at www.TasteofCincinnati.com. 

“As the Taste of Cincinnati festival continues to evolve and innovate through food, drinks and entertainment, we’re proud to add what we know will become a new Cincinnati tradition, the Eat & Run 5K. We may even cook up a few surprises along the route,” said Cynthia Oxley, director of Taste of Cincinnati.

Eat & Run 5K participants will receive a commemorative medal, t-shirt, and a complimentary beverage at Taste of Cincinnati. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place finishers in the men’s and women’s categories.

Additionally, Taste of Findlay Market will return to Taste of Cincinnati. The specialty section will feature nearly two dozen rotating food vendors from Cincinnati’s Findlay Market and “foodpreneurs” from their food business incubator, Findlay Kitchen, will serve delicious fresh-prepared “bites.”

Born in 1979, Taste of Cincinnati enjoyed a record-tying crowd of 550,000 in 2018.

 

Asian Food Fest, presented by Kroger and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber in partnership with the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati is set to happen at a new and expanded site, Saturday, May 11, noon-10 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, noon-8 p.m., on Freedom Way, between Elm and Walnut Streets, at the Banks. Fans of Asian Food Fest will enjoy a mouthwatering tour of Asian foods, in the form of small plates, priced from $2–$6. The event is free and open to the public.

Additionally, “Secret Menu” items will again be available at Asian Food Fest. The term “secret menu” comes from a frequent practice at many Asian restaurants in America. These establishments often have a secret menu available only upon request. The menu features more traditional and authentic Asian dishes.

“As Cincinnati’s Asian food scene continues to expand, Asian Food Fest is evolving and staying ahead of pace,” said Bao Nguyen of the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati. “This is our ninth production of Asian Food Fest, and we’re proud to have created a new and continuously growing Cincinnati tradition.”

Other vendors and the SkyStar observation wheel will also operate throughout Asian Food Fest weekend. SkyStar provides unique views of downtown Cincinnati, Covington, the Ohio River and the Roebling Suspension Bridge. It features more than one million LED lights. Each of the 36 gondolas is enclosed, climate controlled and can hold up to six passengers. Skystar offers a private experience and riders are not paired with strangers. The SkyStar experience consists of four revolutions and lasts approximately 12 minutes.

Asian Food Fest celebrates the culture, cuisine, entertainment and drinks of Asian communities including Cambodia, China, Hawaii, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Learn more at www.asianfoodfest.org.

Husband and wife team, hospitality veterans, and lifelong Northern Kentuckians, Matt Haws (Co-Founder of Grandview Tavern & Grille) and Kathleen Haws are proud to announce the opening of Ripple Wine Bar. Passionate about creating experiences, Matt and Kathleen believe their establishment fills a much-needed gap in Covington’s growing landscape of entertainment and dining options.

Ripple is a laid-back wine bar featuring a rotating list of curated vintages and a seasonal small-plate menu. The kitchen is under the directions of Chef Will Smith, a Covington native. The bar, which is just around the corner from Madison Avenue, will also serve local brews and spirits. Their goal is to create a neighborhood gathering place that promotes wine’s approachability through education and tasting. 

“We invested in a temperature-controlled cruvinet system to allow our guests the ability to taste more wine without ever compromising its quality.” Says Matt. “With our cruvinet, we are able host more than 40 wines in house and offer each of them as a half glass pour, full glass, half bottle or full bottle.” Kathleen adds.  

 Matt and Kathleen hope Ripple encourages more people to enjoy life, share experiences, and appreciate the beauty of wine. The name of the bar is inspired by one their favorite songs (not one of their favorite beverages). As the poet, Robert Hunter, writes, “reach out your hand if your cup be empty. If your cup is full may it be again.” 

The Ripple Team worked with Orleans Development on the renovation of the nearly 100-year old space at 4 West Pike Street, and sought to incorporate much of the original architectural elements. 

Ripple Wine Bar is open from 4 – 11 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 4 PM until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, with availability for private events on Sundays. They will accept reservations for their second-floor seating area as well as private events.

Visit  www.ripplewinebar.com