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6 The Queen City: Giving Thanks

10 KEY Cover Story: Saengerfest and The Spirit of Christmas

14 City Source

16 Southbank Shuttle Map

18 Support Local Music

20 Calendar of Events

22 KEY Dining: Come for the Food, Stay for the Jazz

24 Dining Unlocked: Tasty Turkey Alternatives

26 Entertainment Unlocked

28 Shopping Unlocked: Holiday Gift Guide

30 Editor’s Pick: How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical

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OFFICIAL CITY GUIDEGreater Cincinnati/Northern KentuckyVOL. 70 NOVEMBER 2013 NO. 11

Contents

Welcome!On behalf of the citizens of Cincin-nati, I am pleased to welcome you to our city. Our central geographic location and our picturesque setting along the Ohio River make Cincinnati an ideal desti-nation for both leisure and business.You will find that Cincinnati offers world-class accommodations, award-winning restaurants, and diverse shopping opportu-nities. From our museums and galleries, to our sports and recreational activities, this truly is a unique city. Our residents and visitors alike mingle on Fountain Square, dine in our top-notch restaurants, and shop in our vibrant and lively downtown area. Whatever your tastes, there is sure to be something for you to do and enjoy.A stay in Cincinnati is the beginning of a lifetime relationship with one of the finest cities in America. I am confident that your first visit here will not be your last.

Sincerely,

Mark Mallory, Mayor


W ith little money, the German’s of Cincinnati added steel cut or pin head oats to their sausage along with salt, pepper, bay leaves, rosemary and thyme creating the local favorite of Goetta. Growing popularity around the country, Glier’s Goetta has only been available to the Cincinnati area…UNTIL NOW. To accommodate our Brat, Mett and Goetta lovers around the country, Glier’s can now be shipped ANYWHERE throughout the USA and makes the perfect gift this holiday season.


Photo by Annie and Toby Varland varlandphotography.com

Cincinnati, also known as the Queen City, is a city rich in his-

tory and culture with exceptional visual and creative arts, professional sports teams and top notch muse-ums. Whether you are a resident or a visitor there is always something to learn, see and do in Cincinnati and our neighboring cities of Covington and Newport. For those reasons and many more, it’s no surprise that in 2012 Lonely Planet Travel Guide named Cincinnati number three of the top ten travel destinations in the United States.

Cincinnati offers all the benefits of larger cities like Chicago and New York while maintaining the small hometown hospitality. In this section we like to bring interesting facts and opinions. This is what we have for you in this month’s issue:

Giving ThanksNovember is recognized as the month of giving thanks and at the top of the list is our military. The list of people to thank grows as we add Joyce Elkus, and the volunteers and partners for founding and donating their time and services to the Armed Forces Ticket Association, also known as AFTA.

The Queen City

“The city is indeed, justly styled the Queen of the West: distinguished for order, enterprise, public spirit, and liberality, she stands the wonder of an admiring world.”

- B. Cooke, The Inquisitor and Cincinnati Advertiser, 1819

by Michele Roth

Photo by Annie and Toby Varland varlandphotography.com

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Cincinnati AFTA was created so active members and veterans of the Armed Forces and their families would have free and deeply discounted tickets available for the Arts, Entertainment and Sporting events and attractions in the area. Since its inception in 2008, 57,800 tickets have been distributed at a fair market value of over $2,237,000. Visit www.afta-cincinnati.org for more information on obtaining tickets, upcoming events and how to become a Ticket Partner or Corporate Partner. All donations including financial donations are appreciated. So thank you to the volunteers at AFTA, both the Ticket and Corporate Partners and a great big THANK YOU to all the members of our Armed Forces.

AFTA Ticket PartnersBroadway Across America

Cincinnati Art Museum

Cincinnati Ballet

Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra

Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Great Wolf Lodge

Newport Aquarium

Taft Museum of Art

Western Southern Financial Group

For more information and a complete list of Ticket Partners visit www.afta-cincinnati.org.

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Saengerfest and The Spirit of Christmasby Sue Cunningham

The holiday season is upon us and we can be thankful for the

return of Saengerfest with four-teen participating choirs per-forming at five historical venues. Sängerfest is German for “Singing Festival”. In 1838 the first German singing society in the United States was formed in Cincinnati and the first Sängerbund (singing group) performed at Sängerfest Hall which was also known as Cincin-nati Exposition Hall. The Venetian Gothic style structure was built by architects Hannaford, Samuel & Sons and in 1876 it was converted to a music hall.It is believed that this festival (some being competitions) started in Hambach, Bavaria around 1830. The festivals expanded all over Europe and there were many male-only choirs, some smaller having hundreds of participants and some larger having thou-sands of participants. Some were even know to be part of political demonstrations. The popularity of Saengerfest in Cincinnati grew and by 1870 it consisted of approximately two thousand singers and 60 choirs and gained national attention as it brought thousands to the Over-the-Rhine area. The introduction

of Maifest in 1873 infringed on the support and many participants broke away from the singing festi-val which eventually became the demise of Saengerfest with the last festival being held in 1952.In 2012 the World Choir Games came to Cincinnati making it the first U.S. city to host the “The Olym-pics of Choral Music” and brought thousands of spectators and thou-sands of vocalists making up 400 choirs to Cincinnati for two weeks. The success of this event also inspired American Legacy Tours to bring back Sängerfest and make it an annual event.Back for its second year, this event can be enjoyed by the entire family as you stroll through historic Over the Rhine, share the traditions and history of this rich culture and celebrate the Spirit of Christmas. Brad Hill of Ameri-can Legacy Tours shares, “There is nothing quite like Christmas Saengerfest, in addition to hearing amazing Christmas music, guests can take in the beauty of the his-toric churches in Over-the-Rhine.” These participating churches and businesses with both local and national significance deserve recognition due to their contribu-tions for rebuilding and assisting the community.


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Saengerfest and The Spirit of Christmas

Memorial HallMemorial hall sits at 1225 Elm Street and was built in 1908. The building, designed by Samuel

Hannaford has been a meeting place for veterans and the citizens of Cincinnati. This site has hosted many political debates and heard many speeches by famous politi-cians including Teddy Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryant.

Christian Moerlein BreweryReturning to Cincinnati in 2012 the Chris-tian Moerlein Brewery now resides in the Husman Potato Chip factory at 1621 Moore Street as part of the craft beer movement. The Select Lager has the honor of being the first beer to certifiably pass the strict Reinheits-gebot (the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516.)

St. Francis Seraph This Roman Catholic Church at 14 East Liberty Street was established by the Fran-ciscan Friars in 1859. Providing assistance to many in need, St. Francis is an important part of the Over the Rhine Com-munity with several pro-grams including the Day Laborer Bag Lunch program and a soup kitchen for those in need.

First LutheranFirst Lutheran Church was built at 1208 Race Street in 1894 although the congregation began in 1842. This mission-oriented church has a community lunch program,

Food Pan-try and their Basic Reading program and GED classes have empow-ered numerous individuals.

Cover Feature continued on page 12...

“There was such excitement and movement. I loved the variety of performances. This was my favorite holiday event and

I can’t wait to attend this year.”- Michelle Tschofen


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Voices of Indiana Children’s Choir @ Memorial Hall

Young Professionals’ Choral Collective (yp/CC) @ Moerlein Brewery

Saturday, December 7th5 & 6 Hyde Park United Methodist

Church Choir @ Nast Trinity Christ Church Cathedral Choir

of Children & Youth @ First Lutheran

Cincinnati Sound Chorus @ St. Francis Seraph

Cincinnati Boychoir @ Memorial Hall

5 & 7 Young Professionals Choral Collective (yp/CC) @ Moerlein Brewery

7 & 8 Awaken the City Gospel Band @ Nast Trinity

Southern Gateway @ St. Francis Seraph

May Festival Youth Chorus @ Memorial Hall

Young Professionals Choral Collective (yp/CC) @ Moerlein Brewery

This November be thankful for the return of Saengerfest and this December enjoy the Spirit of Christmas and start a new holiday tradition.

December 6th and 7th6P – 11PTickets $20 per day Recommended parking at Washington Park

Nast TrinityNamed after Reverend Wil-liam Nast this United Meth-odist Church is located at 1310 Race Street. Reverend Nast successfully organized the first German Method-ist Episcopal Church known as Nast Memorial. In 1958 it merged with Trinity Church becoming Nast Trinity helping adults and children with their mentoring program and by providing weekly community meals.

The Dates, The Times and The ChoirsFriday, December 6th 6 & 7 Sound Effect @ Nast Trinity SCPA Primary Select Choir

@ First Lutheran MUSE Women’s Choir

@ St. Francis Seraph Cincinnati Boychoir

@ St. Francis Seraph7 Young Professionals’ Choral

Collective (yp/CC) @ Moerlein Brewery

8 & 9 Awaken the City Gospel Band @ Nast Trinity

Kopling Saengerchor @ First Lutheran

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus @ St. Francis Seraph

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1ST – 7TH2013 CONSTELLA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND FINE ARTSVarious Venues 513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

1ST – 10THBROADWAY IN CINCINNATI PRESENTS: FLASHDANCE THE MUSICALAronoff Center for the Arts513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

1ST – 16TH CABARETCincinnati Play-House in the Park, Marx Theatre513-345-2242 www.cincyplay.com

1ST & 2ND CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: PEPE ROMERO PLAYS RODRIGOMusic Hall513-381-3300 www.cincinnatisymphony.org

1ST & 2NDCONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER PRESENTS: DOUG VARONE & DANCERSAronoff Center for the Arts513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

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1ST – DECEMBER 30TH DRAGON INVASION EXHIBITCreation Museum800-778-3390 www.creationmuseum.org

1ST – DECEMBER 29TH DR. CRAWLEY’S INSECTORIUMCreation Museum800-778-3390 www.creationmuseum.org

1ST – 10THOF MICE AND MENCincinnati Shakespeare Company513-381-2273 www.cincyshakes.com

1ST – 30TH TELLIN TALES: STORIES AND LEGENDS IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ART Taft Museum of Art513-241-0343 www.taftmuseum.org

3RD & 17TH POPS CLASSICS KUNZEL’S GREATEST HITSMusic Hall513-381-3300 www.cincinnatipops.org

5THTHE BLACK CROWESTaft Theatre800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

6THDAR WILLIAMS20th Century Theater513-731-8000 www.the20thcenturytheatre.com

8TH – 16THCINCINNATI MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS: A CHORUS LINEAronoff Center for the Arts513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

8TH THE FEATURESTaft Theatre800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

9THBONNIE RAITTTaft Theatre800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

9THCINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. FT. WAYNEU.S. Bank Arena513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

9TH – DECEMBER 29TH THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED)Cincinnati Play-House in the Park, Thompson Shelterhouse513-345-2248 www.cincyplay.com

12THCPI NEW VOICES: BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLONAronoff Center for the Arts513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

13THCINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. ORLANDOU.S. Bank Arena513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

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15THANDY MCKEETaft Theatre, In the Ballroom800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

15THAN EVENING OF THE CLASSICSCincinnati Memorial Hall513-381-0348 www.cincinnatimemorialhall.com

15THCINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. WHEELING NAILERSU.S. Bank Arena513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

15THCOLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD: TWO MAN GROUPAronoff Center for the Arts513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

15THTRAMPLED BY TURTLESTaft Theatre, In the Theatre800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

17THCINCINNATI BENGALS VS. CLEVELAND BROWNSPaul Brown Stadium513-621-8383 www.bengals.com

18THBUDDY VALASTRO: THE CAKE BOSSAronoff Center for the Arts513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

19THCINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. EVANSVILLEU.S. Bank Arena513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

19THSOULBIRD PRESENTS A SONGVERSATION WITH INDIA ARIETaft Theatre, In the Theatre800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

19THTHE PRIESTSAronoff Center for the Arts513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

19THTOAD THE WET SPROCKET WITH LEE DEWYZE20th Century Theater513-731-8000 www.the20thcenturytheatre.com

20THFRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS, THE SMITH STREET BAND AND KOO KOO KANGA ROOTaft Theatre, In the Ballroom800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

23RD CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. READINGU.S. Bank Arena513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

23RD HERE COME THE MUMMIESTaft Theatre, In the Theatre800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

24TH CINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. WHEELINGU.S. Bank Arena513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

27TH – DECEMBER 29TH A CHRISTIMAS CAROLCincinnati Play-House in the Park, Marx Theater513-345-2248 www.cincyplay.com

27THCINCINNATI CYCLONES VS. WHEELINGU.S. Bank Arena513-421-7825 www.cycloneshockey.com

27TH – DECEMBER 1ST DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICALAronoff Center for the Arts513-621-2787 www.cincinnatiarts.org

29TH – DECEMBER 22ND A CHRISTMAS CAROLCovedale Center for the Performing Arts513-241-6550 www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

29TH ART AFTER DARK: INDULGING THE SENSESCincinnati Art Museum513-721-2787 www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org

30THREVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BANDTaft Theatre, In the Ballroom800-745-3000 www.tafttheatre.org

30THRHAPSODY IN BLUEMusic Hall513-381-3300 www.cincinnatisymphony.org

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Dining

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The 1920’s introduced us to the Jazz Age, where musi-

cians played live and smoke filled the air. Those days are not gone the air has just cleared. The Blue Wisp has been the place to go to hear local and national jazz acts since 1973. But don’t just go for great jazz, go for award winning food.The Blue Wisp is a destina-tion for a great dining ex-perience with a full menu including starters, entreés and desserts. Chef Marciel Herring shares, “We wanted our menu to offer excep-tional cuisine at a reason-

By: Thomas Bell

Come for the Food, Stay for the Jazz

able price and I think we have successfully achieved that goal.”Start with the Cranberry Goat Cheese Salad, mixed greens, dried cranberries, tomatoes and baked goat cheese croquettes served with balsamic vinaigrette or the Blackened Bleu Salad with tender beef medallions and Blue cheese crumbles. The Tomato Boursin Bisque soup is also a great way to start.The entrée might be a dif-ficult decision thanks to the culinary artistry of Chef Mar-ciel. Favorites include Beef


Dining

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Come for the Food, Stay for the Jazz

Tender Medallions with red wine demi-glacé and roasted creamy bleu cheese crumbles served with sides of cream cheese chive mashed pota-toes and grilled asparagus or the Stuffed Pork Chop, a double boned pork chop with wild rice, wild mushroom and parmesan stuffing served with roasted fingerling potatoes; and a brussel sprout, mush-room medley finished with a rum apple glaze. The Wild Mushroom Lasagna made with fresh mushrooms, sweet cream sherry and mozzarella cheese is a vegetarian delight.

Round off this excellent dining experience with Vanilla Bour-bon Bread Pudding. Warm homemade bread pudding with dried cherries topped with vanilla bourbon caramel sauce and finished off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

While your taste buds are still tingling kick back and enjoy the great jazz that the Blue Wisp has been known for since 1973. “We are known as the place to go to hear the best Jazz from local and national acts but people don’t realize that we are an award win-ning restaurant,” says General Manager Ken Moore. For an all-inclusive night out make a night of it at the Blue Wisp, come for the food and stay for the Jazz.

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DINING Opening the doors to what’s inside area restaurants.Unlocked

Steak ShawnPrepared By Behle Street Café

Stuffed Pork ChopPrepared By The Blue Wisp

Tasty TurkeyAlternatives

The Italian SamplerPrepared by Pompilio’s

The Julius Caesar

Roasted Boar

Prepared by Europa Bistro


www.thebluewisp.com

700 Race Street (Corner of 7th and Race) 513-241-9477

The Blue Wisp

Cincinnati’s Premiere Jazz Club and

Award Winning Restaurant

the heart of Mainstrasse Village.

600 Washington Avenue, Newport, KY 859-581-3065

www.pompiliosrestaurant.com

Just Like Mamma Used To Make.

Experience the memorable scene in one of the great classic films Rain Man.

BOSWELL’S Great Food, Great Times!

859.291.4100 50 Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington

www.behlestreetcafe.com

WWW.WERTHEIMSRESTAURANT.NET

514 WEST SIXTH STREET 859-261-1233

MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE, COVINGTON, KY

Authentic German and equally delicious Non-German cuisine served in our elegant and cozy restaurant the heart of Mainstrasse Village.

in the heart of Mainstrasse Village.

Wertheim’s Restaurant

BOSWELL’

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859.261.3663 50 East RiverCenter Boulevard

A great Italian & European culinary

Covington, KY 41016

experience is awaiting you!

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www.europabistrocafe.com


513-681-8100 1686 Blue Rock Street, Norhside

www.boswellalley.com

3307 Clifton Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45220513-221-7222

facebook.com/MediterraneanKingMon-Thur: 11-9 pm • Fri: 3 - 10 pm

Sat: 12-10 pm • Sun: 12 - 9 pm

Hummus • FalafelKabobs • Shawerma


ENTERTAINMENT Opening the doors to things to do around the city.

Scuba Santa™ @ The Newport Aquarium November 23rd Thru January 1st FREE with General Admission

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Art After Dark, Indulging The Senses with Jess LambPerformingNov. 29th 5 pm - 9 pm

How The Grinch Stole Christmas The MusicalNov. 27th throughDec. 1st

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Cincinnati Art Museum Presents:

Broadway Cincinnati Presents:

Newport on the Levee Funny Bone Presents:

Michael Winslow Thursday, Nov. 28th @ 8 pm

Friday, Nov. 29th @ 8 pm and 10:30 pmSaturday, Nov. 30th 7:30 pm and 10 pm


Opening the doors to things to do around the city.

Scuba Santa™ @ The Newport Aquarium November 23rd Thru January 1st FREE with General Admission

BOSWELL’

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513-721-2787 953 Eden Park Drive

Cincinnati, OH 45202

www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org

we bring people and art together

BOSWELL’

S Great Food, Great Times!

(859)957-2000

OVER 25 YEARS. MILLIONS OF LAUGHS.

One Levee Way, Suite 2125 Riverwalk Level of Newport on the Levee

www.funnybonecentral.com

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(859)261-8500

Dining, Sightseeing & Holiday Cruises

101 Riverboat Row Main Street Newport, KY 41071

www.bbriverboats.com


SHOPPING Opening the doors to what’s inside local specialty shops.Unlocked

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Great Gift Ideas!

Sweater, Scarf and Gloves available at Hunt Club Clothiers

River Romance II, Pastel over Giclee by M. Katherine Hurley

available at Fifth Street Gallery

Biltmore Fedora available at Batsakes Hat Shop

Reds Bottle Opener and Crosley Field Pen

available at Appointments


BOSWELL’

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513.721.9345

Batsakes Hat Shop

One West Sixth Street

Best shoe shine shop in town!

Downtown Cincinnati

Borsalino • Stetson • Kangol • Tilley Salentino • Caps • Top Hats

Since 1907

Great Gift Ideas!

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“appointments -the business store”

Southern Ohio’s largest seller of fine writing instruments with over twenty lines, with refills and accessories.Large selection of Cincinnati’s famous Rookwood art tiles and other fine gift iand other fine gift items.

phone: (513) 421.7430email: [email protected]: www.411pens.com

BOSWELL’

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Fine Art Glass • Photography • Jewelry Wearable Art

Paintings • Sculptures • Ceramics

Collaborative of Cincinnati Artists

513•579•9333 55 West 5th Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.5thstreetgallery.com

Wearable Art

Gentleman’s Clothiersince 1974

(513) 721-2004Carew Tower Arcade

441 Vine StreetCincinnati, OH 45202

Ask about our Hunt Club professional service, call us to arrange

a consultation today.www.huntclubclothiers.com


How The Grinch Stole ChristmasRe-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale

with hit songs like “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.” The whimsical world of Whoville

comes to life in this delightful musical production. Don’t miss this record-breaking Broadway hit

this holiday season.


Editor’s Pick

A 160 Year Old Tradition! See award winning choirs from the World Choir Games and visit five great venues in Over-The-Rhine. Enjoy great Beer from Christian Moerlein and food from Taste of Belgium, Servatii’s and more. Shop at the Holiday market, tour the Churches, Hall, and Brewery and help support numerous organizations with one ticket. Shuttle buses will be available to move patrons from venue to venue.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 5:00 to 10:00

Online tickets: $20 per day. Tickets are purchased online at www.christmassaengerfest.com

Check in and Parking at Washington Park. This event will sell out so purchase your tickets early. Get to your favorite choir prior to the start time as doors for each show close as the choir begins to sing.


Editor’s Pick

A 160 Year Old Tradition! See award winning choirs from the World Choir Games and visit five great venues in Over-The-Rhine. Enjoy great Beer from Christian Moerlein and food from Taste of Belgium, Servatii’s and more. Shop at the Holiday market, tour the Churches, Hall, and Brewery and help support numerous organizations with one ticket. Shuttle buses will be available to move patrons from venue to venue.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 5:00 to 10:00

Online tickets: $20 per day. Tickets are purchased online at www.christmassaengerfest.com

Check in and Parking at Washington Park. This event will sell out so purchase your tickets early. Get to your favorite choir prior to the start time as doors for each show close as the choir begins to sing.


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