3CDC Newsletter 01.09.25
There’s snow place like downtown Cincinnati! An exhilarating journey awaits at Heritage Bank Center as Cirque du Soleil makes a whimsical weekend-long visit to The Queen City for CRYSTAL, beginning tonight! Feel your adrenaline soar as you dive into a world of playful imagination with the show’s protagonist, Crystal, as she learns to see things differently and become whom she was always destined to be: herself. Using larger-than-life visual projections on ice (a Cirque du Soleil first) and a soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music with the signature sound of Cirque du Soleil, CRYSTAL transports audiences on an unforgettable visual and auditory experience full of magic and wonder. Book your tickets now for this one-of-a-kind show!
Thaw out at Findlay Market’s hottest tasting event of the year! The historic Over-the-Rhine market’s annual Chili Fest is back on Sunday from 10AM to 4PM. Hungry revelers will warm up from the inside out as they taste spicy samples from over 30 participating merchants in and around the Market House. Plus, the Findlay crew is hosting their second annual Red Hot Rumble, a friendly hot sauce competition between merchants, live music from local artists, family-friendly activities, and more! During the event, Findlay Market will be collecting canned food items for Our Daily Bread, a market neighbor and Cincinnati’s largest soup kitchen. Donate a canned good at Jane’s at any time during Chili Fest Weekend to receive a raffle entry for your chance to win tickets to a future event! Chili tasting tickets are sold in bundles, and they’re going fast. Buy yours today and get ready to feel the best and most delicious kind of burn!
Happy Ginuary! Fifty Fifty Gin Club, an intimate cocktail bar in the heart of Over-the-Rhine, is kicking off the year Sunday afternoon with a Sober Curious Cocktail Class. Are you sober, sober curious, or do you simply enjoy learning new techniques? Join in and discover how to make no- and low-proof cocktails that pack a better punch than just cranberry juice. The course includes cocktails, food pairings, and flight tastings, as well as an introduction to bar tools, a guide to curating your at-home bar, tips and tricks on entertaining at home, and discussion about what it means to be sober curious. Class is in session at 1PM—save your seat today!
Start this year with an appetite for giving back. On Wednesday, you're invited to Mita's in the heart of the Fountain District for Helping Hands - Hurricane Relief Dinner. In September 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated the United States, leaving a profound impact on Appalachia. Asheville was decimated by unprecedented flooding, and the state as a whole experienced over $50 billion in damages. Inspired by the power of community, Chef Jose Salazar is joining forces with Asheville's renowned Chef William Dissen to raise funds to help him support his staff and rebuild his restaurant. The ticketed, seated dinner will include an unforgettable five-course tasting menu and wine pairings showcasing Appalachian-inspired dishes crafted by Chef Dissen and the Mita's team. The event starts at 5PM. Tickets won’t last long—reserve your seat to support this vital cause today.
