365CIN Newsletter Dec. 4

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Bridgett Raffenberg
December 04, 2023

sponsored by Fountain Square

The UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank is an outdoor ice rink that takes over Fountain Square from November 4 through February 19. The rink is open seven days a week with varying hours and a variety of events including Skate Lessons, Soundtrack Skates, Bengals Tailgates & Watch Parties, Giveback Skates and more.
Learn more at MyFountainSquare.com

Goodnight, Monday.

This news made my day!

I am a big Shake Shack fan. I first had it in NYC and just can’t get enough. It’s a burger joint. Nothing outstanding, really… but I love it!

“Shake Shack serves elevated versions of American classics using only the best ingredients. It is known for its delicious made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hand-spun milkshakes, house-made lemonades, beer, wine, and more.” (source)

They’re opening their first greater Cincinnati location this month. It will be located at Liberty Center. Proposed opening date is December 7 (check before you go though!).

ESSENTIALS FOR TUESDAY (12-5-23):

Weather: Tuesday’s forecast is showers with a high of 44° | 59% chance of precipitation

Tuesday’s Do: Fifty West is hosting a Holiday Ornament Painting Class, 6-8pm. Unleash your creativity and indulge in the joy of holiday ornament decorating. Whether you’re a seasoned decorator or a first-timer, this class is designed for everyone. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a family affair. And it makes great homemade Christmas gifts! Registration required.

365Cincinnati thanks our flagship sponsors for supporting this year’s Home for the Holidays

From meaningful gift giving to delectable dining to closet staples, the OTR Chamber of Commerce has got you covered through locally owned and operated businesses.

Holiday Junction (featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains) will surprise and delight the entire family - from the youngest to the oldest! Now open at Cincinnati Museum Center.

SIGN UP:

Willow’s Home and Gifts invites you to join in for a Christmas Cactus Class and Holiday BINGO! You’ll be planting an adorable Christmas Cactus plant in a white winter mug while you all play Holiday Bingo for prizes! Happening December 13, 5-6:30pm. Tickets required.

Grab your tickets for a 19th Century Holiday Guided Tour at the Heritage Village Museum, happening this weekend, Dec. 6-8. Visit Kemper House, Fetter General Store, Schram Print Shop, Vorhes House, Chester Park Train Station, Elk Lick House, and Hayner House and learn how Christmas celebrations changed and evolved over the course of the 19th century in Southwestern Ohio. Tours will leave every hour from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and each tour is slightly under an hour long. Timed tickets required.

Say what you want but we are “Die Hard is a Christmas Movie” family :). Go investigate for yourself when it shows on the big screen at AMC Theatres on December 8. Tickets required.

This holiday season, Parky’s Farm is all BAAAAAAHHH, and no humbug! Step into a world of festive wonder, where you’ll learn about winter life at Parky’s Farm under the glow of twinkling lights. Enjoy hayrides, pony rides, carolers, farm animals, Santa, his reindeer, a holiday beer garden, and more!

Learn More at GreatParks.org

Cincinnati Museum Center had their grand opening for the new “cr(eat)e Culinary Studio” today.

Part science, part history, part food… this space features ovens, ranges and multiple food stations stocked with all the equipment and tools to turn recipes into experiments and microwave misfits into culinary scientists.

I watched as they made ice cream with liquid nitrogen today, learned about the history of French Toast, and took some steps to make holiday red homemade pasta (colored with beet juice).

You’ll find the cr(eat)e Culinary Studio on the entry level of the museum, off to the right when you enter the building. It’s right next to the gift shop. Be sure to go check it out on your next visit to Cincinnati Museum Center.

They will be holding kid-centric programming in this space. Watch for upcoming Summer Camp offerings.

Upcoming classes include:

  • Homeschool Cooking Club: Science by the Bite

  • Junior Chefs (for parents and children ages 7-14)

  • and coming soon - classes for Young Adults (17+)

COMING SOON 📅

12/5-12/17: Mrs. Doubtfire is coming to the Aronoff Center, presented by Broadway in Cincinnati.

12-8: Crib of the Nativity, the live nativity scene that’s out in the lawn of the Krohn Conservatory, will be open and ready for visitors, 9am-9pm. Free.

12/9-12/10: City Flea will be at Factory 52 (Norwood) for their Holiday Market, 12-4pm both days. They’ll have 50+ vendors and will have new vendors each day. Shop local at this outdoors event.

12-9: It’s the holly jolliest bunch of Santas you’ll see! It’s time for the 16th Annual Santacon!

12-12: A Balloon Glow will be happening in Middletown starting at 7pm. Come out and watch some of Southwest Ohio's balloon pilots light up the night sky. Weather dependent.

PIC OF THE DAY:

My favorite lantern at Festival of Lights 🙂 #teamsloth