This Just In
New Millett showroom hosts Ballet benefit
David A. Millett, a long-time Cincinnati interior designer and home décor consultant, will open his second showroom, at Rookwood Commons, with a benefit for Cincinnati Ballet. The fundraiser will be 6-9 p.m. Feb. 21, with a portion of all sales through the month of March also donated to the Ballet. Call 562-1138 or email tgambrel@cincinnatiballet.com.
Glamorous night for Ohio Valley Voices
Ohio Valley Voices will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday, Feb. 27, with “A Night of Old Hollywood Glamour.” Guests are invited to glam it up and dance to Leroy Ellington and the E-Funk Band. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Redmoor in Mt. Lookout. Valet parking is available. Call 791-1458
‘Canstruction’ builds up food supplies
More than a dozen of Cincinnati’s best design, architecture, construction and engineering teams will showcase massive sculptures built entirely out of canned food items during Canstruction, March 2-15 at the Weston Art Gallery. Canstruction is a benefit for the Freestore Foodbank. The 8×8x8-foot sculptures highlight the issue of hunger in Greater Cincinnati. Displays will also be at Cincinnati Public Library and the Duke Energy building on East Fourth Street. Go to www.freestorefoodbank.org.
Home City’s ‘cold’ cash for CISE
Eight inner-city Catholic schools got a record boost from the most recent Home City Ice Charity Golf Outing.
Organizers contributed $34,823 to CISE, the Catholic Inner-city School Education network, in a ceremony featuring a “giant” check. This year’s proceeds topped the previous record by $4,000. Presentation was made by Home City COO Ted Sedler, CFO Jay Stautberg, and outing coordinator Tammy Adams. Accepting the check on behalf of CISE were board chair Bob Hodge, Cary Powell and Scott Golan. Go to http://www.cisefund.org or call 421-3131.
Monument to Black Brigade at new park
The Black Brigade was made up of hundreds of black volunteers who helped erect barricades in Northern Kentucky during the Civil War. A monument commemorating their service is planned for the future Cincinnati Riverfront Park overlooking the Roebling Suspension Bridge. A video describing the new Black Brigade Monument is available online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4HvipQfeUE Visit crpark.org or call 543-8109.
Culinary classes
Home cooks who would like to hone their culinary skills – or even become gourmet cooks – have their choice of classes this winter at the Midwest Culinary Institute on the Cincinnati State campus.
The Kroger Creations Community Cooking Classes focus on traditional favorites involving wines, pastries and the preparation of classic meals. New are several classes that focus on healthy dining options.
Some of Cincinnati’s best known chefs will teach, including Todd Kelly of Orchid’s at the Palm Court, Shawn McCoy of Brown Dog Cafe, Lisa Kindle of the BonBonerie, Paul Dagenbach of DeSha’s, Mike Wong of Oriental Wok, Jean Philippe Solnom of JP Chocolatier and Joanne Drilling of Slim’s.
A six-course Master’s Series sequence for serious home cooks will be taught by Certified Master Chef John Kinsella of the Midwest Culinary Institute, with assistance from MCI alumnus Sarah Huskey.
Classes start at $65 for adults. Those who buy two classes get a third one free (except Master’s Series). Call 569-1643 or visit www.midwestculinary.com.
