More than 400 donors who gave to the Edward Stern Endowment for Artistic Excellence attended a party to honor the legacy of Playhouse in the Park’s Producing Artistic Director Ed Stern. The event was chaired by Ronna Willis. Artists from all over the country came to the party to surprise Stern, who is retiring. Raul Esparza performed a song from Tony Award-winning “Company.” Pamela Myers and Thom Sesma added some flavor of London by reprising songs from “Sweeney Todd.” Local actress Dale Hodges performed an original song called “Big Bad Ed.” Photos by Phil Groshong

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Opening night of “Frisch’s Presents The New Nutcracker” featured a black-tie gala chaired by Susan Shelton and Kathryn Harsh. The premiere gala at the 580 Building included a light supper, silent auction and music before the performance. Afterwards, guests returned for dessert and dancing. The event was hosted by Cincinnati Ballet’s volunteer organization, BRAVO!

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Cincinnati Ballet’s new production of “The Nutcracker” was celebrated with a family tradition: the Children’s Nutcracker Luncheon. The luncheon was hosted by Cincinnati Ballet’s BRAVO! volunteers and chaired by Keke Sansalone and Michelle Frodge. Photos by Game Day Communications and Dawn Meadow

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