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Christmas Saengerfest taking place in Over-the-Rhine

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, December 13th, 2012, 5:26pm
Christmas Saengerfest taking place in Over-the-Rhine

OVER-THE-RHINE, OH (FOX19) - A traditional German Christmas festival is being held Friday and Saturday at Downtown Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine: St. Francis Seraph Roman Catholic Church, First Lutheran Church, Nast Trinity United Methodist Church, Memorial Hall, and The Christian Moerlein Brewery.

Cincinnati is known as the American home of Saengerfest, a German-American choir festival that started in Over-the-Rhine around 1849.  Saengerfest pre-dates Cincinnati’s treasured May Festival Chorus, but has not been hosted here since 1952.

“Reminiscent of those held in Germany, Saengerfestivals would take place in different cities throughout the United States.  We’ve merged what traditionally was a springtime festival with holiday caroling to create this new annual Christmas Saengerfest,” said Dave Kohake, co-owner of American Legacy Tours.

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Yo Gabba Gabba Live returning to the Aronoff Center

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 5:35pm
Yo Gabba Gabba Live returning to the Aronoff Center

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The return of Yo Gabba Gabba Live to Cincinnati is sure to please the preschool set of children who are the target fans of the Nickelodeon television show.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! is returning to the Aronoff Center on January 10, 2013 with a new show, Get the Sillies Out! featuring DJ Lance Rock, Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, and Plex, and of course, hip hop legend Biz Markie.

There are two shows scheduled for this date with tickets going on sale Wednesday, Dec.5.

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The holidays at Washington Park features Santa and caroling

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, November 29th, 2012, 5:11pm
The holidays at Washington Park features Santa and caroling

OVER-THE-RHINE, OH (FOX19) - Holiday activities for the entire family are coming to Washington Park every Saturday in December.

Kids and parents alike are invited to make snowflake sun-catchers, compete in a holiday scavenger hunt—and take photos with Santa on Saturday, December 1.

“Caroling in the Park” is another weekly holiday event  that will take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (from now until December) from 6pm to 8pm. The concerts will feature performances by local choirs from across the Tri-State. This week, join the Young Professional’s Choral Collective (YPCC), for an evening of holiday-filled fun, followed by a special Saturday performance featuring the YPCC and the Southern Gateway Chorus.

Visit www.WashingtonPark.org for more information about Santa’s Workshop and Caroling Choirs. 

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Public Library offers activites to entertain everyone during the holidays

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Thursday, November 29th, 10:01 am
Public Library offers activites to entertain everyone during the holidays

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County is offering a wide variety of holiday activities and events at several branches through December. Come watch a favorite holiday movie, hear a story, decorate a cookie, make homemade wrapping paper, or listen to some seasonal music. There’s plenty to do and ehre's just a sampling.

Some Holiday Highlights:

Christmas Spider Ornaments at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Madeira Branch — Make a beaded spider ornament in honor of the famous folktale of the Christmas Spider. Registration required. 7200 Miami Avenue. 513-369-6028.

Snow Princess Tea Party at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Groesbeck Branch —Enjoy a story and a movie while having delicious snacks. Everyone will make their very own princess ornament. All girls ages 4-10 are encouraged to dress as a princess. 2994 W. Galbraith Road. 513-369-4454.

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Celebrate the season on Metro's Holly Jolly Downtown Trolley

Submitted by Cincinnati Metro
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012, 3:11pm
Celebrate the season on Metro's Holly Jolly Downtown Trolley

CINCINNATI,OH (FOX19)  — Metro’s Holly Jolly Downtown Trolley showcases the seasonal magic of downtown Cincinnati through the windows of an old-style trolley.

Two decorated trolleys provide shuttle service in the heart of downtown. The FREE rides are available on Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturdays, Nov. 24 - Dec. 22, from noon - 5 p.m.

Trolley service runs about every five minutes.  You can board in front of the Westin on Fifth Street or at designated Holly Jolly Downtown Trolley stops on Fifth Street and Fourth Street.

For more information, call Metro at 513-621-4455 weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., or visit www.go-metro.com.

Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 17 million rides per year. 

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Come experience Holiday Dazzle Days at the Main Library Dec. 1, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15

Submitted by Lisa Mauch Publ... on Monday, November 19th, 9:42 am
Come experience Holiday Dazzle Days at the Main Library Dec. 1, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Tis the season to be jolly! So why not make a visit to the Main Library part of your downtown holiday tradition?  Whether you are 2 or 92, there’s something for all ages.  Bring your entire family to enjoy all the excitement surrounding “Dazzle Days” during the first three Saturdays in December. From 1-4 p.m., there will be lively music and interactive performances all in the spirit of the season presented by popular entertainers in the Reading Garden Lounge.  

On Dec. 1, the musical performances by Grammy nominee Zak Morgan at 1 p.m. and College-Conservatory Music Voice Instructor Will Reed at 3 p.m. will add holiday cheer to your afternoon. In between performances, make ’n take a craft together as a family or watch your kids’ faces light up as they create their own holiday mementos.

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Black Nativity - A Celebration of a Holiday Classic

Submitted by Cincinnati Black Theatre Company, by CBTC Theater
Sunday, November 18th, 2012, 4:32pm
Black Nativity - A Celebration of a Holiday Classic

Cincinnati Black Theatre Company

presents

Black Nativity  - A Celebration of a Holiday Classic

Opening Dec 14th - Dec 15th, 2012

7:30pm,2:00pm Showtimes

"The Homecoming” by Carlos Edwards Act 1 – Modern Day Nativity

"Black Nativity"  by Langston Hughes Act 2 – A Gospel Celebration

Cincinnati Black Theatre Company presents its annual Christmas gift to the community with its performance of this holiday favorite. The majestic and brightly-staged production tells the original biblical story of the Nativity through scripture and verse. Along with inspirational music and dance. Based on the Gospel of St. Luke, combined with the poetry of Langston Hughes, this Musical- offers a rousing- and touching- reminder of what the holiday is truly about.

 

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