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December 17, 2009
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, D E C . 1 8
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
The Great American Aran Afghan Knit Along, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Knit On, 735 Monmouth St. Squares feature variety of stitches from basic cables to more challenging designs. For advanced beginner to advanced knitters. Family friendly. $210 for 21 sessions in advance; $12 per session, plus materials. Registration required. 2915648. Newport.
ART EXHIBITS
Gone Baby Gone, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. York St. Cafe, 738 York St. Works by Linda Tabler. Through Jan. 9. 261-9675. Newport. Holiday Bling, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Passionate Arts Center, 31-33 W. Pike St. Gallery 31. Paintings, photographs, textiles, pottery, calligraphy, stained glass, jewelry, sculpture and more. Light refreshments provided. Through Dec. 23. 393-8358. Covington. The Colors of Nature, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Art on the Levee Gallery, 1 Levee Way, Oil paintings by Jose Luis Nunez. Through Jan. 5. 2615770. Newport.
ATTRACTIONS
Light Up the Levee Holiday Light Show, 6 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, In front of Barnes & Noble 6:10 p.m. Featuring LED lights dancing in synchronization to holiday music. Shows every 20 minutes with last show at 11:50 p.m. and pre-programmed to take place 18 times nightly. Free. 291-0550; www.newportonthelevee.com. Newport.
FOOD & DRINK
Wine Tasting, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. StoneBrook Winery, 6570 Vineyard Lane, $5. 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs. Fish Fry, 4:45 p.m.-8 p.m. Newport Elks Lodge, 3704 Alexandria Pike, Fish, steak, shrimp, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets and sides. Dinners and sandwiches. Carryout available 4:45-8 p.m. Benefits Newport Elks Lodge #273. $2.25-$8, 25 cents carryout. 441-1273. Cold Spring. Early Bird, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Vito’s Cafe, 654 Highland Ave. Suite 29, Prix fixe menu: Soup or salad and entree special. 442-9444. Fort Thomas.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Holiday decorations throughout Aquarium, Scuba Santa’s Post Office and Reindeer Roundup game. Scuba-diving Santa Claus performs in dive shows with sharks daily. Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444. Newport.
MUSIC - CHORAL
Dickens Carolers, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Riverwalk Level. 291-0550. Newport.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
Strange Brew, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, DJ music and dancing continues to 2 a.m. $5. 441-4888; www.guysndollsllc.com. Cold Spring.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Frequency 94.1’s Thank God It’s Not Christmas Music Show, 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. With Gym Class Heroes, Pilot Around the Stars, Famous Mr. Nobodies and Small Time Crooks. $25. Presented by Mix 94.1 Radio Station. 4912444. Covington.
MUSIC - INDIE
Matt Jones, 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Juney’s Lounge. Michiganbased indie-folk artist. Ages 21 and up. Free. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Jim Short, 8 p.m. Dinner available. $16. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Comedian and actor. Ages 21 and up. 9572000. Newport.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Oliver!, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Musical based on “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens. With Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. $25, $20 members, $18 students. Through Dec. 27. 957-1940. Covington. Holiday Hoopla, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, Newport on the Levee, Sketch comedy shorts and music by BillWho? Dedicated to the hustle and bustle of the season. $20$30. Reservations recommended. Through Jan. 9. 581-7625. Newport.
SPORTS
Thoroughbred Racing, 5:30 p.m. Holiday Meet. Holiday Meet. Dollar Friday: Draft beer and hot dogs $1 each. DV8 performs. Homestretch Restaurant: Prime rib buffet, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15.95. Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Free. Through Dec. 31. 3710200; www.turfway.com. Florence. S A T U R D A Y, D E C . 1 9
AUDITIONS
Katalyst Talent Agency Open Call, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Katalyst, LLC, 525 West Fifth Street, Suite 118, All experience levels seeking representation with Katalyst. First come, first served. Requirements at web site. Free. 581-4555; www.katalyst.tv. Covington.
ATTRACTIONS
Jellyfish Gallery, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission; $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444; www.newportaquarium.com. Newport. Frog Bog, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 212. 261-7444. Newport.
FOOD & DRINK
Taste of Kentucky, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sample Kentucky Proud food items including Ruth Hunt candy, Weisenberger Mills mixes, Elmwood Inn Fine Teas and John Conti gourmet coffee. Kentucky Haus Artisan Center, 411 E. 10th St. Free. 261-4287; www.kentuckyhaus.com. Newport.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Strolling Santa, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Santa passes out candy to children. Guests can use own cameras for photos with Santa. 291-0550. Newport. Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444. Newport. Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BehringerCrawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Breakfast with Santa Cow, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Chick-fil-A Florence, 4980 Houston Road, Children receive free mini-moo cow and photo with Santa Cow. Family friendly. 5944600; www.chick-fil-a.com/houstonroad. Florence.
For more about Greater Cincinnati’s dining, music, events, movies and more, go to Metromix.com. Christmas at the Creation Museum, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Holiday musicals and planetarium presentation of “The Christmas Star” inside museum, tickets required. Creation Museum, Included with admission: $21.95 ages 13-59; $16.95 ages 60 and up; $11.95 ages 5-12; free military, police and firefighters; free ages 4 and under. 888582-4253. Petersburg.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
Strange Brew, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, $5. 4414888; www.guysndollsllc.com. Cold Spring.
MUSIC - CONCERTS Robin Lacy and DeZydeco and Ricky Nye Inc. 8 p.m. With Ricky Nye. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Christmas in New Orleans party. Family friendly. $10. 491-2444. Covington.
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ON STAGE - COMEDY
Jim Short, 7:30 p.m. Dinner available. $16. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000. Newport.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Mark Woodrum of Villa Hills discusses trains with his daughter Sarah Ann Woodrum (left) and family friend Lex Boggs of Campbell County, Nov. 27 at the toy train display at the Behringer-Crawford Museum in Covington. It is the largest interactive train display in Northern Kentucky with more than 25 stations and 250 feet of track. For more information, visit www.bcmuseum.org or call 491-4003. The museum is located at 1600 Montague Road and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday and closed major holidays.
Breakfast and Lunch with Saint Nicholas, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wertheim’s Restaurant, 514 W. Sixth St. Food available a la cart. Free. Reservations recommended. Presented by MainStrasse Village Association. 261-1233. Covington. Wine Tasting, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. StoneBrook Winery, $5. 635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs. Wine Tasting, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Camp Springs Vineyard, $1. 448-0253; www.campspringsvineyard.com. Camp Springs.
Dickens Christmas Celebration, 2 p.m.4:30 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Reading of “A Christmas Carol” by Mr. Dwight Blubaugh, member of Cincinnati Historical Dance Society. Performed in period costume and accompanied by other society members. Followed by finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and holiday treats. $25, $22 children; $20, $18 children for members. Reservations required by Dec. 18. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Children’s Christmas Play, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Grant’s Lick Baptist Church, 941 Clay Ridge Road, Children of church present play telling Christmas story and how much Jesus means to them. Reception follows performance. Free. 635-2444. Alexandria.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
ON STAGE - THEATER
Oliver!, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $25, $20 members, $18 students. 957-1940. Covington. Holiday Hoopla, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. Reservations recommended. 581-7625. Newport. S U N D A Y, D E C . 2 0
FOOD & DRINK
Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers, 2 p.m. Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Celebrate the season with special Christmas concert, featuring holiday songs. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Florence.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Strolling Santa, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Newport on the Levee, 291-0550. Newport. Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Free ornament craft noon-3 p.m. while supplies last. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 212. 261-7444. Newport. Holiday Toy Trains are on Track, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3-17. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
Holiday Hoopla, 7 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. Reservations recommended. 5817625. Newport.
RECREATION
Paintball Camp, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Town and Country Sports and Health Club, 1018 Town Drive. All experience levels. Ages 10 and up. 45. 442-5800; www.towncountrysports.com. Wilder. M O N D A Y, D E C . 2 1
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KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Billie’s Skyline Tavern, 430 Johns Hill Road, A variety of drink specials, including $2 Bud Light Limes. Ages 21 and up. 441-6713. Highland Heights. Acoustic Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub Newport, One Levee Way, Nautical Room. With Bootleg Red. Includes Little Kings drink specials. Free. 513-4856502; www.claddaghirishpubs.com. Newport.
ART EXHIBITS The Colors of Nature, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Art on the Levee Gallery, 261-5770. Newport.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Holiday Hoopla, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. Reservations recommended. 581-7625. Newport.
RECREATION
Town & Country Drop N Shop, 9 a.m.-noon, Town and Country Sports and Health Club, $10. Registration required by Dec. 17. 4425800; www.towncountrysports.com. Wilder.
ATTRACTIONS
Light Up the Levee Holiday Light Show, 6 p.m. Newport on the Levee, Free. 291-0550; www.newportonthelevee.com. Newport.
HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444. Newport.
ART EXHIBITS Gone Baby Gone, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. York St. Cafe, 261-9675. Newport. The Colors of Nature, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Art on the Levee Gallery, 261-5770. Newport. ATTRACTIONS
Penguin Parade, 10:15 a.m. Newport Aquarium, Free. 261-7444. Newport. Light Up the Levee Holiday Light Show, 6 p.m. Newport on the Levee, Free. 291-0550; www.newportonthelevee.com. Newport.
MUSIC - STUDENT PERFORMANCES
Turpin High School Orchestra, 11 a.m. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Free. 291-0550. Newport. T U E S D A Y, D E C . 2 2
FOOD & DRINK Tuesday Tastings, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub Newport, One Levee Way, Nautical Room. Sample five in-house wines and five menu items paired to compliment each wine. Ages 21 and up. $10. Reservations recommended. 513-485-6502; www.claddaghirishpubs.com. Newport. HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS
Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Newport Aquarium, Included with admission: $20, $13 ages 2-12. 261-7444. Newport. PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Museum Center celebrates Train Weekend Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 19-20. Already hosting Holiday Junction in the history museum, a large collection of model trains in a winter wonderland (through Jan. 3,) Train Weekend celebrates the mode of transportation with an extra focus on the holidays. “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” a live recreation of a 1940s radio program, is in the Newsreel Theater at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Character interpreter William Turner will offer stories from the Pullman porter days at Union Terminal from the 1940s at 2 p.m. Saturday, in the history museum. For more activities and information, visit www.cincymuseum.org or call 513-287-7000.
RECREATION
Town & Country Drop N Shop, 9 a.m.-noon, Town and Country Sports and Health Club, 1018 Town Drive, Supervised fun while parents prepare for holidays. Ages 6-13. $10. Registration required by Dec. 17. 442-5800; www.towncountrysports.com. Wilder.
PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Ballet performs its yuletide tradition, “The Nutcracker,” tonight through Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Aronoff Center. The production will feature Tchaikovsky’s score performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Opening night tickets are $30; remaining performances are $30-$70. There will be Sugar Plum Parades after the 2 p.m. performances Dec. 22 and Dec. 26, in which parents can escort their children across the stage to be greeted by the performers. For tickets and information, visit www.cincinnatiballet.com or call 513-621-5282. Pictured is ballerina Janessa Touchet.