Your Insider's Guide to the Cincy Region

Welcome to our blog! Find out about local favorites, fun things to do, the best restaurants and shopping, all the events, and more here in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. 

Cincinnati's Opera Hits the High Notes

Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly respected opera companies in the country. We're lucky to have this cultural institution in our community, and a night at the opera in Cincy is a perfect way to immerse yourself in our local arts and entertainment scene…

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4 Things to Know About Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

The Ensemble Theatre is a staple to Cincinnati's thriving local arts scene. Located in historic Over-the-Rhine, this is THE venue to catch bold, contemporary theater and award-winning education and community programs. Sound like something you'd be into? Here's our guide to the Ensemble Theatre and…

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Classic & Contemporary Theater at Playhouse in the Park

Double the fun with two theaters and varied productions Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (photo: Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith and Associates) The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is not just one, but two theaters. The original Shelterhouse Theatre celebrated its opening night in 1960 and was followed…

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Professional Theater for Families

A unique and magical place Children's Theatre of Cincinnati The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is a unique and magical place full of history right here in the heart of our region. It’s a theater for children. The common misconception is that The Children’s Theatre has only kids on stage. This…

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Bringing the Bard to Life

Taming of the Shrew at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (photo: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company) The Cincinnati region's cultural scene is thriving, offering visitors an abundance of options in both performing and visual arts. One of those treasures is the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – a regional…

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A Beginner's Guide to Attending the Cincinnati Ballet

"Bold Moves" Cincinnati Ballet (photo: Peter Mueller) One of the things I’ve loved most about growing up in Cincinnati is the vibrant arts scene we are lucky to have. One part of that is the Cincinnati Ballet, which puts on several productions a year including the beloved Frisch's Presents The…

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Arts & Culture For All

"Bold Moves" Cincinnati Ballet (photo: Peter Mueller) The Cincinnati region's rich cultural offerings are key to its unique identity. From its 18th-century beginnings as a frontier settlement, music was a social and civilizing influence that made the wilderness feel like home. Today…

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Performing Arts Reign Strong in Cincinnati

Aronoff Center for the Arts The Cincinnati region's wealth of cultural institutions and organizations are central to its identity. When the city was no more than a frontier outpost, music was considered a civilizing influence to make the wilderness more like home. As the city grew, so did the…

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