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  • mike_otten@yahoo.com
    5 contributions
    Review of: Cincinnati Art Museum
    Amazing, peaceful, and beautiful museum. Thank you!
    Favorite part of tour? Having not been to the Museum in 50 years (I was intown visiting family), I completely expected what I found: a beautiful, well maintained, exciting museum with representations of all art forms, styles, periods, and media. Once in and past the greeting counter, you walk through a darkened space, highlighting a magnificent painting by Kinhinde Wiley, the guy who did the beautiful post-presidency portraits of Obama and Michelle. Then on to the seemingly myriad rooms with Van Goghs, wonderful art glass sculptures, Rookwood Pottery wallscapes, and so much more - even the Miro and Steinberg murals saved from the soon-to-be demolished Terrace Hotel in downtown. Anyway, we spent half the day there and could easily returned the following day. Next time! GO, walk, and relax with the beauty the Museum houses.
    Written 31 May 2022
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  • TWB
    Cincinnati, OH2,220 contributions
    Review of: Cincinnati Music Hall
    Nice Renovation
    This was my first visit since renovations were complete; it turned out nice and though revitalization was necessary, I found it a much more magnificent place prior to. Swan Lake was great. Bar service fantastic; you can even preorder for intermission. Absolutely beautiful place and must visit if in Cincinnati if at all interested in arts and/or history.
    Written 31 July 2020
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  • tromba61
    Oakwood (Montgomery County), OH701 contributions
    Review of: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
    A Must See
    My wife and I enjoyed this excellent theater today for the first time. We enjoyed the great show, "The West Side." The writing, the actors, directors, lighting, sets––all terrific. The view of Cincy is amazing; parking was easy. We can't wait for the next show.
    Written 31 October 2021
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  • UsuallyNotGrumpy
    Columbus, Oh3,921 contributions
    Review of: Taft Theatre
    Great old venue! Good seats. Excellent acoustics!
    I drove down from Columbus to see Steve Hackett perform the entire Genesis “Seconds Out” albums and more live. It was an excellent show! I’ve waited over 50 years to hear “Supper’s Ready” performed live. No overwhelming light shows or theatrics but fantastic music! I liked it better than the Roger Waters show I saw later that year.

    It’s an ornate old theater that’s been lovingly restored. Right downtown on the south east side. The Phelps hotel is right around the corner if you’re looking for a nice place to stay while in town. Seats are comfy and I don’t think there’s a bad view in the entire place.

    Great music, great venue and a reasonably quick serving bar. I was truly a happy camper! Go! Enjoy!
    Written 12 August 2022
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  • Ken K
    Cincinnati, OH31 contributions
    Review of: Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
    Nice Intimate Theater
    We've been here for two shows over the last two years and plan on coming back many more times. The players are always good with tons of energy. I say intimate because every seat is a good seat and you feel like each actor is looking right at you. Especially the master of ceremonies from Pippen. We saw Spamalot here on our first visit. Looking forward to next year.
    Written 22 September 2019
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  • Laura A. Hobson
    Cincinnati, OH29 contributions
    Review of: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
    Cincy Shakes Provides Top Notch Bard Entertainment
    In its relatively new home, attendees can sit in the round only six rows away from the thrust stage. Patterned after The Globe Theater in England, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company has ramped up its productions not only with the building, but also continued excellence in production, acting, sets, costumes, design, lighting, fight scenes, sound, playbill and overall themes.
    Written 11 October 2019
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  • midwestnewy0rker
    Silver Spring, MD566 contributions
    Review of: Ensemble Theater
    Fantastic renovation
    Attended our first show of the new season. (Fun Home). Great show. Talented cast. Love the renovated theatre. Very impressive. Beautiful job. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the shows this year.
    Written 22 September 2019
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  • Chris Osborne
    2 contributions
    Review of: Esquire Theatre
    Lovely Local Theatre
    I love this theatre. Always have from the days of when I used to live on Ludlow and work at the Uno's. Fantastic local theater , of which many don't exist anymore. The staff are always amazing, and I hope it stays around forever.
    Written 14 July 2022
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  • LiketoeatCincinnati
    Cincinnati, OH2,416 contributions
    Review of: Know Theatre
    Excellent Small Theater
    This is a small theater but with high production value. The setting is intimate and the performers do a wonderful job. It did get a bit warm starting during the middle of each act. I know that they were running the AC beforehand but turned it off during the performance.
    Written 19 August 2018
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  • Bonnie M
    Indianapolis, IN29 contributions
    Review of: Cincinnati Opera
    Romeo and Juliet
    Saw Saturday nights performance for Romeo and Juliet. It was an outstanding night for everyone from the performers to the audience. I highly recommend not overlooking this company.
    Written 30 June 2019
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  • busymom914
    Fremont, OH23 contributions
    Review of: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
    Great show!
    We watched 42nd Street on 4/6/2019. The theatre was clean. Seats were comfortable. This was a really great show!!
    Written 8 April 2019
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  • Jesie
    Hamilton, OH213 contributions
    Review of: Aronoff Center for the Arts
    Something to look forware to.
    Have had season tickets for the past 17 years. Have never been disapointed. There are now 10 of us in out group. We meet for dinner and then enjoy the show.
    Written 19 December 2019
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  • michelle s
    Columbus, OH71 contributions
    Review of: Riverbend Music Center
    Was there for many concerts most recently iron maiden
    Love this venue. Lots of bathrooms so you never have to wait in line even if it is a sold out show. Also there are tons of bars too so you don't have to wait in long lines. Merch stands are everywhere to keep the lines short. And there's is a variety of food to choose from.
    Written 20 August 2019
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  • WattsWordWizard
    Liberty Township, OH24 contributions
    Review of: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
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    It was a great evening of professional music- top level performances. Performers were approachable following the performance. An added plus.
    Written 8 January 2020
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  • alan oestreich
    4 contributions
    Review of: Ludlow Garage
    good food in home of 20th century rock usic
    The somewhat small menu choices are excellent and wide ranging, Our salad was large and excellent and the hot main dishes were tasty and generous. fine service. Pnly slightly loud at 6pm. A fine restaurant seeped in 20th century rock music history.
    Written 31 January 2020
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