In the heart of downtown Cincinnati, on the 2nd floor of the historic Carew Tower, is Ohio’s premier provider of fine writing instruments, leather goods and gifts. Pens are their passion, and you can find over three dozen lines of fine pens including Cross, Diplomat, S.T. Dupont, Lamy, Monteverde, Parker, Pilot/Namiki and Waterman. Ask to see the exquisitely crafted Cross Botanicals-upscale pens featuring floral patterns on the barrel of the pen, engraved into the surface and lacquered to protect the beauty.   Appointments’ pens are available in fountain, ballpoint and fiber tip, and you can also find mechanical pencils and other writing implements, each one perfect for the writing aficionado in your life…or yourself.

In addition to pens, Appointments also carries a lovely selection of fine leather goods, bags and accessories from brands such as Johnston & Murphy, Bosca and Chiarugi. Whether you are looking for something to use for work, such as a computer bag, finely tooled day planner or briefcase, or something for personal use, like a messenger bag or travel toiletry kit, Appointments will have just the item you are looking to find.

What else can you find at Appointments? How about swords? Yes, they do carry swords! It might sound odd, but it would make a great gift for a history buff or battle enthusiast. You can also find globes, clocks, barometers, walking sticks and exquisite shaving sets, all fabulous gift items or perfect for your office or library at home. Vintage pieces from Cincinnati’s historic Rookwood Pottery, bells from the Verdin Bell Company, Caswell-Massey soaps, stationery from Crane & Co., Bulova clocks, Legere pocket watches and glassworks from Glass Eye Studios are some of the unique items Appointments carries. They endeavor to stock only the highest quality and longest lasting products so that anyone can enjoy many years of service and enjoyment from them.

Whether you are shopping for a gift for a friend, boss, employee or loved one, the shelves at Appointments are sure to hold the treasure you seek. Stop in Cincinnati’s true one-of-a-kind store today.

Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery invites you to attend our upcoming exhibition, ‘PERFECT 10’, on Friday Jan. 27, 2017 from 6 to 9 pm. This exhibition will be in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district on Main Street. The exhibition will run until Mar. 10, 2016.

Join us at Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery to celebrate a decade of showcasing the artistic talents of artists with disabilities. 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, “friend” or “follow” the gallery on FaceBook and Twitter, and/or contact the gallery.

Located in the heart of the Roebling Point Neighborhood in Covington, Kentucky, Piccolo Casa provides elegant and simple Italian dishes composed of the best locallysourced ingredients that can be found. Inspired by the flavors of Northern Italy, the menu is sure to bring all the warmth and joy of the region to the casual and friendly atmosphere of the cozy, inviting dining room. What a treat to dine at for your next evening meal.

Piccolo Casa knows great food starts in the neighborhood. They source the very best seasonal ingredients from local farms, forager, and fishermen and weave them into creative and elegant meals. Dishes are infused with the spirit of Northern Italian cuisine, served in a warm and comfortable environment.

At Piccolo Casa, you can choose between so many delectable dishes, starting with wagyu salami or 12 month prosciutto to the daily chef’s pasta…ending with one of the house made desserts. Don’t forget…gratuity is already included in the price! So reasonable and beyond wonderful.

A memorable meal.

IN ANCIENT TIMES, China was known as the Land of the Divine. Everyone, from emperors to the common people, believed that their culture was a gift from heaven. They lived in harmony with the universe and saw a connection among all things. Traditional Chinese culture carried these principles for thousands of years—until this world was lost.

We now invite you to visit this lost civilization. Watch  Shen Yun at Aronoff Center on Dec. 22 and Dec. 23.

www.ShenYun.com/Cincinnati   844-44-SHOWS (74697)

The Cincinnatian Hotel is a local gem: a gorgeous hotel in a prime location that’s perfect for both leisure and business travel. Built in 1882, this stunning historic hotel was once the tallest building in Cincinnati (at 8 stories) and designed by the same architect as Music Hall and City Hall. It was the finest hotel of its time – and that hasn’t changed. With 146 rooms, including 7 suites, the old-world charm and sumptuous luxury still shines amidst the modern day amenities.

Not only is The Cincinnatian Hotel a 20-year Anniversary Award Winner of the AAA 4-Diamond Award, but The Palace Restaurant is a 26-year Anniversary Award Winner of the AAA 4-Diamond Award as well. In celebration of these legacy awards, the hotel and restaurant are going back to their classic design in both the rooms and menus.

At The Palace, you will find legacy items on the menu, harkening back through years of traditional fine dining excellence. And the hotel itself will continue providing the world-class guest service their clients are accustomed to, as well as finishing up the renovation and modernization of all public areas.

For the holidays, The Cincinnatian is the perfect place for your out-of-town guests. They are promoting the opportunity to “take the elevator home,” so if you live downtown and want a luxurious, comfortable place for your family and friends to stay during their visit to Cincinnati, look no further than The Cincinnatian.

Looking for something to do over New Year’s Eve? The Cincinnatian has guest room packages for everyone’s taste, so be sure to look on their website at www.cincinnatianhotel.com or check them out on social media.

From local residents and Tri-State visitors to the seasoned world traveler, everyone loves The Cincinnatian…now come discover it for yourself.

When you are at a hotel or resort, and you are getting unparalleled service, do you ever wonder how the managers at those properties ended up in those positions? You can thank the firm of Patrice & Associates!

Patrice & Associates has spent the last 27 years placing managers in hotels, resorts and casinos; in fact, they are the largest hospitality recruiting firm in the country. With 84 US offices, in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami and now Cincinnati, they have their fingers on the pulse of the entire hospitality arena. Patrice & Associates has 6 recruiters on staff in this market, building relationships with Tri-State area hotels and casinos and looking to find them only the top, A-level talent that’s out there. As contingency recruiters, they work hard to make the best possible matches, and with a 90-day guarantee on placements, both client and recruit are able to concentrate on ensuring they are a good match. Recruiters at Patrice & Associates work as career coaches; their goal is to be sure that the needs of the client and of the candidate coincide, and with a 95% retention rate, it’s obvious they know what they’re doing.

Serving clients such as Marriott International, The Cheesecake Factory, Darden Restaurants and their flagship client, Luby’s/Fuddruckers, Patrice & Associates is well-known and well-versed in the hospitality business. Whether you are a hotel looking for quality managers or a hospitality expert looking for a new opportunity, Patrice & Associates should be your first call. For more information, the corporate website is www.patriceandassociates.com and locally you can go to www.patricejobs.com/mrubick or call Mark Rubick at 513-227-6325.