Over 300 young professionals joined guests of the Opera Ball for an after-party, where they enjoyed cocktails, desserts, and DJ-spun dance music. The Russian-themed event, surrounding a large ice sculpture of the Kremlin and glittering white trees, drew an elegantly adorned crowd to the Hall of Mirrors at Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Photos by Amy Elisabeth Spasoff.
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A flurry of activity surrounded John Morris Russell’s return to Cincinnati as conductor-designate of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. First, a press conference, then making the rounds renewing friendships made during his stint here as associate conductor of the CSO from 1995-2006. Then, rehearsals with the Pops orchestra, a donor’s reception, and the Pops’ holiday concert featuring Debby Boone. All in all, a busy first month. Photos by Mark Lyons
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The Bachelors continued a longstanding tradition by hosting the Bachelors Cotillion in late December. This cotillion marked the 82nd anniversary of the first Bachelors Cotillion held in 1928. Five debutantes were presented to family and friends this year. This tradition originally signified eligibility to marry, but now marks the passage into adulthood. Photographs courtesy of Richard Stirling and Sandra Fuller.
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All-star infielder Kevin Youkilis hit a home run for kids in December when he teamed up with the nonprofit, Josh Cares, for a special event at The Green Diamond Gallery in Montgomery, which houses a one-of-a-kind collection of baseball memorabilia. The Boston Red Sox star, a Sycamore High School and University of Cincinnati graduate, established “Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids” to help children in the New England area. Josh Cares Child Life Fellowship program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center works to ensure that no critically ill or injured child suffers through a lengthy hospitalization feeling alone. Also attending were New Orleans Saints player Troy Evans, former Detroit Tiger Jon Warden and Paul O’Neill, who played for both the Reds and the New York Yankees. WCPO's Denny Janson served as emcee. The event raised nearly $50,000 for Josh Cares.
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