blue manatee children’s bookstore and decafe (blue manatee) is excited to celebrate the classic children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with two days of fun, March 21& 22, 2014. March 20th marks the 45th anniversary of the beloved book, and blue manatee is celebrating that weekend with two days chock full of fun. Starting Friday, March 21… [read more]
Win tickets to see Acting Up’s “Once Upon a Mattress”. (CLOSED)
One of the great things about living in Greater Cincinnati is the opportunity to experience the arts with your kids. I think they become even more engaged and excited when they can see their peers participating. One local young performers theater group really gives youth a chance to shine. Acting Up not only produces a full… [read more]
Macy’s Arts Sampler Returns Saturday, March 15
It’s Baaack! ArtsWave’s Macy’s Arts Sampler returns this Saturday, March 15 and will offer Tri-State families the opportunity to “sample” a wide variety of FREE arts events and performances at community arts centers and other arts organizations across the Tri-State. We love ArtsWave’s Macy’s Arts Sampler because at the heart of it, it is all… [read more]
The 7th Annual Yellin’ Helen Bowlathon aims to Strike Out Cancer
Last year we told you the story of Helen Wichmann who, in 2007, after battling hard for years, lost her battle against ovarian cancer. After months of extended hospital stays, chemotherapy, radiation, pain, and surgeries, she was given the gift of being able to spend her last days at home, and pain free, by Hospice… [read more]
Fashion for the Cure
I love it when kids help other kids. I love it even more when all their hard work and dedication is going to an amazing cause. You can also help out and enjoy a night of fashion, flair and fun during Fashion for the Cure. The event is March 19 at Sycamore High School and the… [read more]
Canstruction Returns to Downtown, Benefits Freestore Foodbank
Check out cool, unique sculptures made from canned goods AND help feed those in need? Sounds like a win-win to us! Starting next Tuesday, March 4 and running through Sunday, March 23, Canstruction – a large-scale art exhibit featuring sculptures constructed of canned goods and other non-perishable foods – will be on display at various downtown Cincinnati… [read more]
Cincinnati Home & Garden Show Returns (Giveaway)
Giveaway has closed. Congratulations to Brenda, Ed, Rebecca and Susan! With spring just around the corner (we really hope it gets here soon….) there’s no better time to check out The Cincinnati Home & Garden Show than now. The region’s largest and longest-running spring showcase returns this weekend (March 1-2) and March next (March 5-9) to the Duke… [read more]
Cincinnati Library Hosts Comic Con Drawing Contest
Artists of all ages are invited to submit their artwork to the Cincinnati Library Comic Con drawing contest. Artwork that relates to comic books, graphic novels or manga can be entered between March 1-31 at any branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Entrants should submit their black & white or color drawing… [read more]