Final Days of the International Butterfly Show

Final days for the International Butterfly Show at the Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park. June 19th & 20th

"Discover the wonder and spectacle of the International Butterfly Show, held each spring at Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati, Ohio's beautiful Eden Park. Walk among hundreds of butterflies from across the world, all flying freely among exotic flora and cultural experiences to offer an impressive display that cannot be missed." -CincinnatiUSA.com

Location:

1501 Eden Park Drive

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Hours:

Open Daily 10 AM - 5 PM

Rates:

Adults- $6; Seniors- $5; Children (Under 17)- $4; Ages 4 and under are Free; Family Packs (2 adults and up to 6 children)- $20

More Info:

Phone: (513) 421-5707

Maxwell Concert Canceled

The Maxwell concert has been canceled. Ticket refunds will be issued at point of purchase.

2010 Panegyri Greek Festival

The 2010 Panegyri Greek Festival is back. Get your mouth ready for some delicious Gyros, Baklava and other Greek dishes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Then to help burn off those calories enjoy the festivities by listening to great music and dancing the night away.

June 25, 26 & 27

Friday: 5 PM - 11 PM

Saturday : 3 PM - 11 PM

Sunday: 1 PM - 8 PM

$2 (children 12 and under free)

A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Freestore Foodbank Power Pack Program

Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Finneytown hosts this annual big, fat Greek celebration, which draws thousands for food and fun the last weekend in June.

Greek fare such as baklava, souvlaki, gyros and dolmas - much of it made by members of the congregation - is a huge draw. And it's a hoot to watch hundreds of people join in the folk dancing, led by children of the local Greek community, who've practiced for months. Everybody's welcome, whether you know the steps or not.

Crafts, from jewelry to paintings, are on sale, and the Greek music doesn't quit.

There's a free parking shuttle from St. Xavier High School at 600 North Bend Road.

source: CincinnatiUSa.com For more info click here

11th Annual Larosa's Balloon Glow @ Coney Island

When: July 3, 2010

Where: Coney Island

Join in all the excitement at Coney Island for the 11th Annual LaRosa’s Balloon Glow!

Enjoy your day with fun filled entertainment for the family including Live music and Coney Island's Classic Rides.

The evening entertainment will be filled with delight as you watch the sky illuminate when as many as 20 hot air balloons of every color “glow” and light up the sky.

**The grand finale for the event is a spectacular Rozzi’s

Famous Fireworks display over Lake Como beginning at 10pm.

Macy's Music Festival Cincinnati's 2010 All Star Line-Up

Macy's Music Festival Cincinnati's 2010 all star line-up is a mixture of Old School and New. Both nights give you a taste of Old School R&B and today's neo-soul, Hip-Hop R&B to delight your music taste buds.

Tickets are available now:

Phone: 513.886.7706 or 513.373.7185

Email: cincyticketman@fuse.net

www.cincyticketman.com

Freedom Game Returns to Cincinnati

Major League Baseball and the Cincinnati Reds have announced that Great American Ball Park will be the host site for the fourth annual Major League Baseball Civil Rights Game. The Cincinnati Reds will play against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Major League Baseball Civil Rights Game is be a regular season game and played at a major league ballpark. The Civil Rights Game pays tribute to one of our country's most significant eras of social change and honors Major League Baseball's involvement in the historic struggle through which legendary African American players broke barriers and made important contributions to American society. "Major League Baseball is committed to the significance and impact of this very important event," said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig. "Major League Baseball is excited to bring the Civil Rights Game to its new regular-season host City of Cincinnati. We hope that the community will embrace its importance and its message as we remember and honor the African American pioneers of our game."

The game will culminate two days of events commemorating the Civil Rights Movement.

"As the final stop to freedom at the northern end of the Underground Railroad, Cincinnati played a significant role in the struggle to free our country from slavery and civil rights injustice," said Robert H. Castellini, Reds President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are proud that our team and our city will be involved with Major League Baseball and the Civil Rights Game in helping promote awareness of how baseball played a part in one of the most significant social changes in our nation's history." "Cincinnati is proud to host the first regular-season Civil Rights Game," said Mayor Mark Mallory. "Cincinnati was the first point for freedom for many people. The Civil Rights game is an excellent opportunity to continue our ongoing national efforts to advance civil rights." Cincinnati, a city rich with civil rights history, once served as a heavily traveled site in the passage to freedom for slaves during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The hidden trails, which became known as the "Underground Railroad," were the sites where many men and woman overcame harsh conditions and many dangers to free themselves from slavery. A stone's throw away from the Great American Ball Park is the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, which opened its doors in 2004 and now serves as a reminder of the many stories about freedom's heroes and challenges everyone to take courageous steps for the freedoms of today.

"Cincinnati was the first point for freedom for many people. The Civil Rights game is an excellent opportunity to continue our ongoing national efforts to advance civil rights.” -- Mayor Mark Mallory

Events start Friday May 14, 2010 through Sunday May 16, 2010The Civil Rights Game is Saturday night, May 15, 2010 vs. St. Louis Cardinals.

The 2010 Gillette Civil Rights Game promises to be just as memorable as last year’s game at Great American Ball Park. Purchase discount tickets from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and bring your family and friends for an evening of baseball, fun and memories.

source: cincinnati usa Buy Tickets click here

The Sammy Project

The Cincinnati Ballet presents: The Sammy Project. The onstage dance production is set to the music of Sammy Davis Jr. Two contrasting works by Twyla Tharp, choreographer, and Darrell Grand Moultrie.

Where:

Aronoff Center, Procter & Gamble Hall

650 Walnut St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone: 513-621-2787

When:

Friday, May 7, 2010, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 8 p.m.

Girlfriends, Glamour & GOLD!

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Girlfriends, Glamour & GOLD; the three words that sparks most females interest. The Cincinnati Museum has a new exhibit for you and your girlfriends to have a day filled with fun and drinks.

Event Information (cincymuseum.org):

Ladies, Cincinnati Museum Center is offering you a “golden” opportunity to have some fun with your girlfriends!

An evening of fun, food and glamour awaits you at “Girlfriends, Glamour & GOLD: Ladies Night Out at Cincinnati Museum Center,” a new girlfriends-themed party that will take place the second Wednesday of each month through May 12.

Sponsored by Cincy Chic and WKRQ-FM Q102, the parties offer ladies the opportunity to check out our new limited engagement exhibit, GOLD, for a special price of just $10. Guests also enjoy a happy hour-style experience complete with snacks, a cash bar and local boutiques.

April Boutiques

Stella & Dot with Ceci David

Votre Vu with Julena Bingaman

DeGroot Handbags

FENNO Fashion

Janice's Jewelry

May Boutiques

Votre Vu with Julena Bingaman

DeGroot Handbags

FENNO Fashion

And, as an added bonus, the first 100 ladies to reserve their tickets over the phone or online for each event will receive a swag bag full of goodies at no additional charge!

Also joining the fun will be Q102 personality Holly Morgan.

Local presenting sponsors for the exhibit are the Johnson Investment Counsel and Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter.

WHEN:

April 14 and May 12

6 to 9 p.m.

COST: $10 (tickets to the exhibit are normally $14.75)

HOW TO ORDER TICKETS:

Click HERE or call (513) 287-7021.

Madea's Big Happy Family Review

Tyler Perry's 'Madea's Big Happy Family' hit Cincinnati April 7th at the Cintas Center with a lot of laughs. I love how Madea stops the show and puts the people in the audience on front street. Madea checked those for walking in late and even stopped the show a few times when he saw someone recording the show/taking pictures with their cell phones.

As always the story line was inspiring, insightful and a reminder of how important it is to have a relationship with God.

I found this on snippet of the play on Youtube and you can see how Perry was not having the being tardy and recording the play:

The singing was amazing and I really enjoyed the two guys Perry found on Youtube singing the Brady Bunch theme song, the Craig Lewis Band. These guys totally stole the show as far as singing.

If you missed the show in Cincinnati, don't worry, it will be back in Ohio in Columbus on May 4th at the Nationwide Arena and on May 5th in Toledo at the Lucas County Arena.

More Details About Cincinnati's Soul Food Festival

2010 Cincinnati Soul Festival presented by Celebrity Entertainment and The Grown Folks Society on Saturday June 5th.

Performers: Toni Tony Tone, SWV, Bell Biv Devoe and Zapp.

Paying tribute to the music of Gerald Lervert and Sean Levert (Levert II, Men At Large & The Rude Boys)

Door opens at 4pm and show starts at 6pm

Hamilton County Fairgrounds - 7700 Vine Street, Cincinnati Ohio

Advance tickets $35.00 VIP $55.00 For more information click here

Elle Woods Wants to See You

Elle Woods wants to meet you. Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to the Arnoff Center May 11 - 23rd.

The fun filled world of Elle Woods we all fell in love with in the blockbuster film Legally Blonde has turned into a hit Broadway show.

Los Angeles Times says, "Delightful.... A Rip-Roaring Good Time".

Tickets are on sale now!!!!

call for more info: 1800.982.2787 or go to www.Ticketmaster.com

Top Chef Winner Stephanie Izard Coming to Cincy for a Cook Off

Bravo's Top Chef Season 4 winner Stephanie Izard is coming to Cincinnati for a cook off. On April 16th Stephanie Izard will be here ready for a food demonstration and cook-off challenge with local Cincinnati Chef Jean-Robert De Cavel.

The demonstration and cook-off is part of Kindervelt's Cook For A Cause event, which raises funds for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Event details: The event will bring together talent from America’s number one food show on cable and local food guru Jean-Robert de Cavel in a unique culinary challenge with mystery ingredients, selected by the opposing Chef. The demonstration will be followed directly by a luncheon. Tickets are $65 for general admission seating, and can be purchased until Monday, April 12th.

For tickets and more information 513-561-0041

Kevin Hart I'm A Grown Little Man Comes to Cincinnati

Comedian/actor Kevin Hart is coming to Cincinnati with his live stage performance "I'm A Little Grown Man".

When: March 27th @ 8pm

Where: Taft Theater

R&B Singer Monica Performing @ WIZ FM 23rd Red-Carpet Anniversary Party

R&B singer Monica is set to perform at the WIZ FM 23rd Red-Carpet Anniversary celebration this weekend at the Duke Energy Center. Tickets are still available.

When: March 27, 2010 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Where: Duke Energy Convention Center, Grand Ballroom

525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cost: $40

Phone: 513-679-6000

Monica's new album Still Standing now in stores.

Soul Food Festival Brings Favorite 90's R&B/Hip-Hop Groups: SWV, BBD & Tony Toni Tone

Soul Food Festival comes to Hamilton County Fair Grounds. Some of 90's best R&B/Hip-Hop groups will be performing: SWV, BBD and Tony Toni Tone.

When: June 5th

More info coming soon once its released.

Chad Ochocinco Brought Soul to DWTS Dance Floor

Cincinnati Bengals Chad Ochocinco brought his A game to the ball room dance floor. Who would have known he could move his hips so well. Ochocinco brought soul to DWTS in full force. Cheryl Burke just might be working on her 3rd DWTS trophy thanks to Chad. This pairing is dynamic and a must keep.

Cincinnati's New Moon DVD Midnight Release Party Brought Out Twi-Fans

Cincinnati, Tri-County Mall: Suncoast Video hosted a Twilight-New Moon midnight release party with New Moon stars Kiowa Gordon (Embry) and Tinsel Korey (Emily) Friday night (March 19th). The turn out was huge and fans were hyped.

The fans were there decked out in there Twilight gear from sweatshirts, tee-shirts, jewelry (necklaces, charm-bracelets, and tote-bags.

I decided to drive over since the mall is only 5 minutes away from my house and took my 13 year old son and 8 year old daughter (she is a Twilight fan). The mall had over 300 people waiting in line to meet Kiowa and Tinsel.

Kiowa and Tinsel personally autographed 300 New Moon DVD's. The meet and greet had some restrictions: You could only take a picture (weren't allowed to take photos with them), ask 2 questions and you were allowed to shake their hands.

Both Kiowa and Tinsel were very friendly. Kiowa is much cuter in person and Tinsel is a pure natural beauty (I loved her hair).

My daughter was so shy. Tinsel was very sweet, told her to come over and shake her hand. After meeting both of them my daughter said walking away she would never wash her hands again because she just met two movie stars. I just laughed. So thanks Kiowa and Tinsel for making my 8 year old's day, that is something she will remember (she immediately went to school and bragged to all her friends).

Independent Film Coming to Cincinnati

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Independent Film-maker Jim Amatulli will be making his new supernatural drama film 'Life After' here in Cincinnati this summer.

Amatulli announced on his Facebook page that he was awarded the $1.2 miilion in Ohio tax credit by The Ohio Department of Development. "The Ohio Film Office has approved my next film, “Life After”, for the Ohio Tax Credit. Ours is the first Southern Ohio film approved since the inception of the program last summer. The state hopes the film goes into production as soon as possible, so my objective is to push to complete funding in order to produce this summer in Cincinnati", says Jim.

'Life After' synopsis: A cemetery caretaker bedeviled by spirits in search of lost treasure.

Casting: Negotiations are in process and no word yet as to who will be playing the lead roles. Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Amatulli mentioned that actress Patricia Neal and David Zayas (Showtime's Dexter) have expressed interest in supporting roles.

"Life After' will be the 3rd feature film by Amatulli's Arte Films which is based out of Cincinnati. Amatulli recently worked with Heather Locklear and Billy Raye Cyrus in his musical drama "Flying By" (now available on DVD).

Kathleen Turner Bringing Her Magic To Playhouse Stage

Legendary/ Oscar nominated actress Kathleen Turner brings her magic to Playhouse in the Park stage. The screen and stage actress will be starring in Matthew Lombardo's Broadway show "High". This is the show's world premiere and it will be opening up Playhouse in the Park's 2010-2011 season.

Turner will play the role of a tough-talking and formerly hard drinking nun working in a church sponsored rehab center. Turner's character reluctantly agrees to sponsor a defiant 19 year old drug user and soon becomes convinced he is keeping a secret that is vital to his recovery. As Turner's character struggles to unlock the mystery she begins to question her own beliefs.

Tickets for "High" go on sale August 16, 2010.

For more information call Playhouse in the Park box office @ 513.421.3888, (800).582.3208