Disney’s NEWSIES is coming to the Aronoff stage in March and it is going to be an amazing show! While I love every type of theatre, I get extra excited when a show comes to town that allows me to take my sons and expose them to the magic that is the theatre. I was big into… [read more]
Make Your Own Book at the Public Library of Cincinnati
We all know winter days can feel long, especially when it’s too cold for the kids to spend time outside. Even though most of us may be tempted to curl up on the couch with a good book, avoid cabin fever by taking a trip to the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and… [read more]
Go Over The Edge for Elders – GIVEAWAY
We love it when a fantastic cause and a fun event come together. Over the Edge for Elders fits that bill and then some! Episcopal Retirement Homes (ERH) has been dedicated to improving the lives of seniors in our community since 1951. In an effort to put a twist on the typical ‘walk-a-thon’ fundraiser they… [read more]
Disney’s Aladdin JR. at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Last weekend my kids and I watched another spectacular performance at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati—Disney’s Aladdin JR. My kids have declared this show their favorite among all the others they have seen at the Taft. It’s my favorite this season, not only because I’m a huge Bob Herzog fan, but because they brought to… [read more]
Macy’s Fountain Place Celebrates National Believe Day Friday
One of the things we talk to our children about, particularly during the holidays, is giving back to our community, and those in need. This Friday, Macy’s at Fountain Place downtown will echo that sentiment as they celebrate Macy’s sixth annual National Believe Day on Friday, December 12 by doubling their donations to Make-A-Wish for every… [read more]
The Snow Queen at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati REVIEW
Friday night I took my younger two kids, ages 5 and 7, to see The Snow Queen at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. They were expecting a performance like Frozen, even though I explained that this was something different. I was a little worried they’d be disappointed when they didn’t see Elsa or hear Let… [read more]
Ensemble’s Sleeping Beauty No Snooze
If you read our blog regularly, it’s no secret that we love theatre, and that we love Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC). Today, several of us were invited to attend a preview of Sleeping Beauty, ETC’s annual family friendly fairytale production which opens December 3, 2014. Let us just get right to the point…. From the magical notes sung… [read more]
Cincinnati Aronoff Center: Dirty Dancing
When I was in high school, my friends and I wore out my VHS copy of Dirty Dancing…yes, you remember VHS tapes, right? We loved that movie! When I found out that the stage version of Dirty Dancing was coming to the Aronoff Center this month, I was thrilled! I had always loved the music,… [read more]