3CDC Newsletter 12.05.24
Do you hear what I hear?! The Queen City is bringing the merriment and the melodies this week downtown! Tomorrow, the multi-platinum Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is taking over the Heritage Bank Center for a holiday rock opera like no other. This year's tour marks the grand return of The Lost Christmas Eve to the stage for the first time since 2013. Audiences can expect an all-new, dazzling spectacle packed with pyrotechnics, lasers, and the incredible storytelling synonymous with TSO. The celebration continues with a high-energy second set featuring the group's greatest hits and fan favorites. Tickets for the afternoon and evening performances are available online!
This weekend, experience the soaring melodies of Baroque music blended with the joyous spirit of the holiday season at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’sperformance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio. The rich harmonies and intricate counterpoint come together in jubilant choruses and tender arias, narrating and reflecting upon the stories of the Feast of Christmas. Conductor Richard Egarr will lead the May Festival Chorus and soloists in the timeless glories of music that resonates with the warmth and wonder of Christmas. The show starts a 7:30PM on Friday and Saturday nights at Music Hall. Reserve your seats today!
Holiday harmonies meet festive fun in Over-the-Rhine on Saturday at the inaugural Holly Jolly Jamboree hosted by the OTR Chamber of Commerce! The family-friendly Vine Street festival is highlighted by a holiday choir competition featuring 11 high school choirs, a vendor marketplace perfect for holiday shopping, and an appearance by everyone’s favorite jolly old elf at Imagination Alley! More than an event, Holly Jolly Jamboree is a wonderful opportunity to experience OTR’s charm as well as support the countless local shops and restaurants that make the neighborhood uniquely vibrant. The event starts at 11AM!
Back by popular demand, The Children’s Theater of Cincinnati’s production of Santa Claus: The Musical is coming to Taft Theatre’s stage on Saturday! After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa and Mrs. Claus announce their decision to hang up the big red suit and train a replacement. Enter Nick: a website designer and single dad to tech-savvy daughter, Bee. With pressures mounting—and a jealous, naughty elf thwarting their every move—will everyone in Santa’s Workshop come together in time for Nick to take the reins? The heartwarming story is jingle jam-packed with a sleigh full of fun, energy, and original holiday music that is sure to put joyful audiences in the spirit of the season! Showtimes vary by date—check out the ticket page for more details.
