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Taste of the World

On Nov. 10, the Tristate chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society held its 15th annual Taste of the World, a celebration of the best local food and drink. Participating restaurants included P.F. Chang’s, Chart House, Mellow Mushroom, Mazunte, Madisono’s, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Current Catering, Dewey’s Pizza, Alfio’s buon cibo, Montoyas Mexican Restaurant, Brio Tuscan Grille, Stone Creek Dining Company, Keystone Bar & Grille, Hofbräuhaus, Frisch’s, Karrikin Spirits and Dave and Buster’s. The event’s title sponsor was Party Source.

1 Doug Saunders explored the event’s bourbon options. 2 TJ Christie and Jay Erisman with the team of Cutting Edge Selections 3 The event was held at the Newport Aquarium. 4 Jen and Mike Kelly 5 Guests were invited to sample food provided by area restaurants. 6 Nicole O’Connell, Molly Wood, Gina Wesley and guest 7 Jeff Morris, Dawn Berryman, Sara Radigan, Cory Haucke and guest

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Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA Annual Gala The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA held its annual gala Nov. 1 at JACK casino.

The evening’s special guest was Jeff Berding, FC Cincinnati president and general manager.

1 A person from each table brought up the event’s centerpieces (balls signed by the FC Cincinnati team) and joined Jeff Berding, president and general manger of FC Cincinnati, for a picture. 2 Jeff Berding, president and GM of FC Cincinnati, and Alfonso Cornejo, president of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA with an FC Cincinnati super fan. 3 The Cincy Mascot (Cincy-Cinco Festival) and two FCC cheerleaders joined the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA team for a photo. 4 Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA Board of Directors from left: Monica Perdomo, George Fee, Daniel Conde, Ruben Contreras, keynote speaker Jeff Berding, Alma Bartos, Alfonso Cornejo, Karla Boldery, Ron Reblando and Michael Beck 5 2018 Scholarship recipients

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Cincinnati Museum Center

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On Nov. 10, Union Terminal celebrated a significant moment in time—the completion of the first restoration in the National Historic Landmark’s 85-year history.

More than 800 guests gathered in the grand Rotunda for a glimpse at refreshed historic spaces, a peek at Cincinnati Museum Center’s newest exhibits and a celebration of iconic proportions as the Art Deco masterpiece’s past is preserved and its future secured.

1 Bob McDonald delivers remarks to more than 800 under the grand Rotunda.

2 Cincinnati Museum Center CEO Elizabeth Pierce helps the crowd celebrate and leads a singing of “Happy Birthday” for John Ruthven. 3 Gala co-chairs Ann Drackett Thomas and Dr. Judith K. Stein 4 Guests were given the opportunity to virtually walk Union Terminal’s original concourse while standing in what remains.

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Scene American Cancer Society’s Striders’ Ball More than 300 people joined together to help make a difference in the fight against cancer at the 23rd annual American Cancer Society’s Striders’ Ball, Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott. The evening’s honorees were cancer survivor Erin Lawry, volunteer Cris Collinsworth of ProScan Fund and Dr. Frank Smith from Medpace. Steve Abbott served as the executive chair for this fun, meaningful derby-themed event that raised $145,000 for the Society’s patient programs and resources and to fund lifesaving research.

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1 Amy Huseman, Heather King and Amy Zepf 2 Diane and Steve Abbott, event chair 3 Diane Kidd, Steve Abbott and Candyce Jefferies 4 Ginny and Michael Ruberg

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Hyde Park Center for Older Adults January Delight Hyde Park Center for Older Adults hosted January Delight - An Evening of Live Art and Music for the community on Jan. 4. Four Bridges String Quartet, which includes current and former Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra musicians Rebecca Culnan, first violin; Dan Culnan, cello; Cherie Benedict, second violin; and Belinda Burge, playing viola, performed.

1 Hyde Park Center for Older Adults members 2 The concert was held in the center’s second f loor lounge. 3 Sue Kitzmiller Blaney’s art was auctioned at the event.

4 Ninet y people attended the event.

5 Sue Kitzmiller Blaney sketched the musicians as they played.

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Scene Archbishop McNicholas High School Distinguished Alumni Awards Archbishop McNicholas High School honored four outstanding alumni at its Distinguished Alumni Awards night on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The awards are presented annually to coincide with the ordination anniversary of Archbishop John T. McNicholas on Oct. 10. This year, McNicholas recognized Sr. Jeannie Masterson ’61 with the Full Stature Special Achievement Award, MiMi Chamberlin ’79 and Dr. Bradley Mathis ’87 with the Distinguished Alumni Award, and Jim Hay ’77 with the Outstanding Service Award.

1 2018 Distinguished Alumni honorees, from left: Dr. Bradley Mathis ’87, MiMi Chamberlin ’79, Sr. Jeannie Masterson ’61 and Jim Hay ’77 2 McNicholas board member and last year’s Distinguished Alumni honoree Mike Clark ’84 with wife Linda ’84 and McNicholas principal David Mueller 3 McNicholas Board President Sarah Frank Fogarty ’78 and Dr. Bradley Mathis ’87

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Northern Cincinnati Restaurant Week The first-ever Northern Cincinnati Restaurant Week was held Nov. 12-18. Particpants were able to enjoy food from restaurants throughout the region north of Ronald Reagan Highway. Participating restaurants included Basil’s on Market, The Brown Dog Cafe, Dingle House Irish Pub, Flip Side, Gracie’s, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Matt the Miller’s Tavern, Meritage Restaurant and Parkers Blue Ash Tavern.

1 Matt the Miller’s Tavern 2 Glazed lamb chops from Meritage Restaurant 3 Meritage Restaurant in Glendale 4 Brie Quesadilla from Brown Dog Café

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Royalmont Academy Graduation Royalmont Academy celebrated the graduation of nine senior students in 2018. The preschool-through-12th grade college preparatory Catholic school is located in Mason and currently has 142 students. The nine graduates were offered a total of $2.8 million in scholarships.

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1 Nine students graduated this year.

2 Two recent graduates started attending the school in preschool. 3 Valedictorian Ashton Weber and salutatorian Matt Conner 4 Royalmont’s recent graduates are attending the University of Notre Dame, Benedictine College, Ave Maria University, Marian University, Miami University, University of Cincinnati, Wright State and the Galen College of Nursing. 5 There are 17 students in the current freshmen class, double the size of the recently graduated senior class.

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“St. Rita is the best thing that could have happened to Tegan.

They made learning meaningful for him.” – Francesca

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Scene YoGoat at Rivertown Brewery and Barrel House Rivertown Brewery & Barrel House hosted YoGoat Cincinnati Dec. 16 at its Monroe location. Seventy guests attended the event, which consisted of two 45-minute sessions with yoga and roaming baby goats. With their ticket, guests also received two aftersession Rivertown beers, a signature pint glass, empty 32-ounce growler, YoGoat headband and pen. The brewery plans to host YoGoat Cincinnati for another event in the spring.

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1 Studies have shown that goat yoga can immediately increase happiness and positive vibes while decreasing blood pressure and positively impacting the immune system. 2 YoGoat Cincinnati led the yoga sessions and brought the goats. 3 The event was hosted at Rivertown Brewery and Barrel House in Monroe. 4 The goats roamed throughout the barrel house during the yoga sessions. 5 The goats were dressed in festive costumes. 6 Seventy people attend the event.