Yesterday, my last flight was supposed to be a deadhead flight from Atlanta to Cincinnati. Woo Hoo! What a great way to end a trip. Your still on the job but you are not “working” that flight. The flight on my trip was not until after 6:00 pm but we were there in time to take the 4:30 pm, so why not? I should have gotten the hint from Murphy when it was hard to get that reservation to happen and not just a quick call to scheduling. Noooooo. I wanted to get home earlier instead of hanging out in Atlanta waiting for the storms in Cincinnati to get worse.

So, I finally made it on board the aircraft (along with the other “working” crew members) and of course was sitting next to some crazy person. He supposedly used to work for the same airline as myself except in a ground position.

“I think we should tell the pilots that third piece down there is shaking“, he said.

“No, it’s made to do that and is fine“, I reply.

And, we wait. After more speculations on the delay and other insane stories from Mr. 18A, we learn that the there was a truck parked behind us and that’s why we had not moved.

“We would have never left a truck parked anywhere it wasn’t supposed to be“, comments Mr. Wonderful.

Thankfully we start to push back away from the gate. Unfortunately we didn’t get very far before we found out that there was a storm over the airfield and there was a ground delay of at least 20 minutes and we were about number 25 in line. No worries. I had my drawing pad and my computer so I was still happy. Next of course came the entire airport closing down to all take offs and landings. Still, no problem. We don’t want anyone getting hurt, right.

“There’s a plane taking off over there.There’s another one”. “Okay, that means we are number 23“, suggests Mr. 411.

Considering the fact that we were still not moving and no word from the pilots yet, I was a bit skeptical. It only took a few more minutes before the airport re-opened and we actually started to move. I tried to just plan out my kitchen on paper while waiting to get into the air and was doing quite well until the guy next to me proceeded to call his ride in Cincinnati and tell them that we would be taking off in 15 minutes and be in Cincinnati in an hour. Delusional?

Great. “Now you pissed off Murphy”! Little did I know that I was way more on tract than I thought. That is just a superstition, Isn’t it?

Since we were in the air and I only slept about three hours the night before, I closed my eyes to rest. A wave of lightness fell over me as I began to drift off into a well needed nap. Then, a large wave of lightness fell over me as I was lifted into the air when the aircraft began traveling through the storm clouds! I attempted to keep my eyes closed and ignore the turbulence but that didn’t last that long since it was getting rougher and rougher. The next thing that floated away was my purse. I wish that I could have gotten a picture of that. If only I knew since I had never seen such a site in my almost 13 years with the company. I did manage to get quite a few pictures of the amazing fury of clouds staring back at me from the other side of the windows.

Cumulonimbus calvus

So, What exactly constitutes “severe turbulence”? According to airliners.net, severe turbulence is turbulence that causes large abrupt changes in altitude/attitude:

1. In most cases, severe turbulence will be unanticipated
2. Unsecured items are tipped over or tossed about
3. Standing or walking is impossible without hold on to part of aircraft
4. Occupants are forced violently against seat belts

I cannot imagine that we would have been given that flight pattern or even allowed to take off at all if it was that type of turbulence was expected, which is why you should always wear your seat belts while you are seated just like we tell you. Luckily I did have mine on although at first it wasn’t very tight because I physically lifted out of my seat. I can only imagine if I were up and serving or didn’t have it on at all. It would be a blatant lie if I said that I wasn’t a little nervous. I’d also be lying if I said that after a prayer or two and the sight of those beautiful  cumulonimbus clouds (my favorite) beckoned to be photographed and I was soon laughing out of both fear and delight. Usually nothing bothers me however, I felt like I wasn’t under control just sitting in the back. I noticed that a young girl a row back was crying and shaking with the activity tossing us about causing a vail of courage to drape over me like the courageous caregiver I hope I am as a flight attendant, so I gave her my boat speech. For the rest of the flight (along with sincere apologies for laughing while she was terrified), I talked with her and her parents about what was going on, the whys and hows and other situations. Anything to try and make her feel better.

The pilots were able to pull the aircraft through the storm and to calmer winds with anticipation of sunny skies the rest of the way to Cincinnati. With all due respect to the guy next to me and his hopes and optimism , I heard four chimes causing a feeling of doubt to once again entire my gut. First of all, when I hear 4 chimes, I think the worst and if it were not for the fact that I have heard this before on Mainline (Delta), I would have been terrified for sure! I just heard one of the flight attendants calling to the other one “Answer it”! My mind wonders if something was going to fall off!? No, nothing that drastic. Apparently one of the computer systems warned that the aircraft’s structure was flexed a little too much in the turbulence and it cannot go through any more rough air, which is exactly what would happen if we continued to Cincinnati to land. There is a chance that it could have been just a message from the aircraft’s computer system however, I am so glad that these pilots did not take that chance. The aircraft is made to have wings that flex since they are flying through the air, which can be quite strong. They are not made to intentionally go through severe winds though. Better safe than sorry.

Emergency landing in Lexington, KY! The last few hundred feet until we land at the alternate airport was spent preparing just in case something out of the ordinary happened. I knew that we would be followed by emergency responses (firetrucks) so I warned the young girl behind me of it and assured her that it was only precautionary so that she didn’t panic. I didn’t expect the EMT and police to be in the parade as well. Although Mr. Optimist next to me was so sure that a threat had been called in, I found out that one of the pilots was injured during the turbulence.

Although no one else was hurt physically, I know of at least 4 people that would not be getting back onto a plane any time soon! I told you that guy made Murphy angry!

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Yes. I made it on time to work. Sounds like something so simple and yet if you saw the procedure to “get to work”, it wouldn’t sound as easy as you would think. Unless you show up half an hour early to work just to sign in! The tram no longer goes to Concourse A in Cincinnati since they closed it to the public and usually the escalators are not functional either, which means that all of the employees from more than one airline have to share one very slow elevator to get up to the top level. Pull heavy suitcase, flight case, lunch bag and whatever else through thick carpet up a hill and past the “people movers” that also are out of service. Add in one coded turnstile (not made for a person and their bags), three coded doors and a set of stairs and you’re almost there.

Makes security sound like fun. What? Never!

Check in, back up the stairs, grab my bags, walk past the unusable moving walkway, through the thick carpet (luckily now downhill) through the coded door and down the escalator [which is for some glorious reason is working] past the tram that whizzes by with speed as if laughing, up the escalator and off to gate 5.

Okay, so that was a bit dramatic. I wrote it that way as a dramatic lead into the fact that the aircraft wasn’t even at the gate and the flight was delayed for at least an hour. Oh yeah, it’s nothing new. After all, it’s New York City. But, why NYC?

If you didn’t already know, New York City has some of the busiest and most congested airports in the country and JFK in particular is down to one runway, which only adds to the issue when weather is a factor. I was only on as a passenger going to work this time so I sat in the back and listened to the passengers talk as we boarded and then tried to get out of Cincinnati. I found it funny when the woman in front of us said “just put it at your feet and put your sweater over it”. Oh yeah, because that works every time. Really? A sweater simply suspended in air all by itself. It didn’t work and the passenger that was so ill advised still had to push the bag forward. She lived.

So, what happened to make the aircraft come in late in the first place thus delaying ours you ask? Weather. Since I am sure that you can understand a snowball, we’ll use that analogy. That aircraft was held up by Air Traffic Control due to weather. This in turn caused our flight to be delayed by an hour, which caused the next flight taking that aircraft to be late and the aircraft we were taking out to be late. See, just like a snow ball that starts out small and continues to grow, so do the problems affecting more than one flight. “But why don’t they just use another aircraft”, I have been asked? Unfortunately, the airlines cannot afford to simply have another airplane and crew to take flights just because it would make everyone else’s life easier. Actually, they do have other crew members [most of the time] that could come over if say I decide that I am sick and can’t go. However, we are a bit less expensive that an entire aircraft.

The bigger possible problem are the passengers that are either going overseas or to see a Broadway show. Luckily, JFK offers a lot more options to get to overseas destinations than cities like Cincinnati that only offers a flight to Paris. I found three flights to Rome, two flights to London and five flights to Paris. Unfortunately for the passengers last night, there is only one flight to Casablanca and it leaves out of Terminal 1 at 8:01pm (Delta leaves out of Terminals 2 and 3). At first I thought that they should have left earlier however, if you think about it, they actually had 4 hours to get there and it was only due to the delay that they probably missed it.

So what should you do if you are making such a long flight that only happens once a day? Check the weather that morning and always remember that by 4:00pm, the world of travel could have seriously deteriorated. This is especially true for big cities like New York City.

to be continued….

I have been going to Boston since I started back in 1997 traveling between there, New York City and Montreal; however, I never really took the time to get to know her. The times that I have actually stayed the night were mostly spent just passing the time in the hotel. Either I wasn’t there for very long or simply didn’t think that I could get to the city area by myself. I went once with my husband and once with my crew, both times simply looking at the buildings, grabbing a cup of Starbucks and watching the ducks in Public Park. Never really seeing Boston.

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Yesterday, I was there again except this time with my Mom who I wanted to show those same adorable duck statues and beautiful flowers that line every corner of Boston Commons and Public Park. I know someone who should be relocating there next year so I really took notice this time and actually felt a stronger connection to the place. I feel a bit silly that all of these years I stayed in the hotel instead of getting out and enjoying the view.

Downtown Boston (and just about everywhere in the area) is unbelievably easy to get to. Right at the airport, there is a bus that will take you to the Blue Line, which can in turn get you to anywhere that you would like to go. Only $2 per person, per trip to start and very easy to figure out. If you are unable to read the map of train lines (red, blue, orange, ect.) I found the staff extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Take the train Inbound from the airport to get to the city center and don’t get too comfortable because it’s not that far away! We debated at getting off at State Street or Government Square but thanks to a fellow passenger, we chose State. That way, we were able to see Faneuil Hall , a tribute to the Holocaust and a lot of really great architecture. One of my favorite things about the city from what I is the diversity in not only people but the landscape. Old meets new, modern with classic. All sharing the space together and not phased by the other. Churches from the 1800′s are not uncommon next to all glass offices.

Finally, after asking a mail person or two for directions (they are the most knowledgeable people to ask for directions!), we found Boston Commons. It is a large park, much larger than anything I could find in Cincinnati (due to lack of space), with vendors and readers, sleepers, families and runners. As with any town worldwide, there was a person or two that really needed to put their shirt back on. Yes madame, I am talking to you. I fell in love with the fact that people were napping in the middle of the park without a care in the world. They didn’t appear to be intoxicated or disheveled, simply enjoying the warm sun on a beautiful day. This could be us Cincinnati at Washington Park. The park is laid out with green grass and flowers surrounding walking paths and statues like a tribute to the Civil War.

Different statues every few hundred feet or so, a small lake and even a Ferris wheel. Flowers and perfectly manicured  lawns, portable food including a pickle vendor who tells me, “These aren’t pickles. These are Grillo’s Pickles”!  Walking through the streets and past more than one local cemetery and then into the park, school children learned  from period dressed guides that taught them the history of the land. A large gated playground filled with children,  squirrels that looked light they may have been asking for food. But, where are the duck statues? Across the street at the  Public Gardens.

The first thing that you see is a beautiful black rod iron gate, flowers and a sign of what is expected and prohibited from the park. Walking into the park, I saw them. Mrs. “Duck” and her babies strolling along in perfect arrangement.. I think that I may like this park even more. To our left, we saw the Swan Boats gliding through the water with passengers in tow. Two live swans laying as if king and queen of the ducks appeared to be preparing for parenthood sitting on a bed of hay and feathers with ducks sleeping around them. Workers lay mulch and feed trees all over the park enhancing the work of natural art did not seem to disturb the park goers due to the size and layout of the park. The lake feels like the center piece to me and is a grand piece de resistance.

From the parks, we strolled the streets looking for something to eat. Not just anything but fare local to the area. Lobster anyone? I was hoping for something other than Legal Seafood only because it seems like just another franchise. Of course, that’s exactly where we ended up.

Before finding a place to eat, we headed into the mall for a quick look around. A truffle shop selling chocolates for $30/pound and a Gucci store, where we mistakes the security guard for a sales person he was dressed that good!

After not really finding anything other that a Legal Seafood in the Mall, at least two Starbucks and a bagel place, Mom and I started to head back toward the airport. She told me that there was a Legal Seafood located on the water somewhere where she stayed on time. After asking just one more person, we found it less than a block off the Aquarium exit ( MBTA station). And guess what.? It was fantastic. We ordered the trio roll  (lobster, crab and shrimp meat packed in to a toasted flat side hot dog roll) and a cup of Lobster Bisque. The cole slaw was a little too bland but the rest of it was fantastic and much more food than we could have eaten had we not shared. I also loved the fact that it was on the water, which made it even better.

A couple looks at the bay dotted with boats of all sorts and we headed back to take our flights. All in all a perfect day!

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Cincinnati Béallet World Premier: The Sammy Project

Choreographer: Darrell Grand Moultrie

May 7 – 8  Aronoff

As I have done in the past, I attended a rehearsal for the Cincinnati Ballet’s upcoming production. I arrived at the Central Parkway location about 10 minutes early and sat in the lobby listening to the music for the production of In The Upper Room, which is choreographed by Twyla Tharp and set to music by Philip Glass. At around ten minutes until the hour, I walked upstairs to watch from the balcony. I do not think that I was up there for any more than 3 minutes when Darrell saw me and motioned that he was coming upstairs. When he came up, I extended my hand which was met with a hug. I was told that he was a really gracious person and this was a wonderful first impression. I was already really impressed that he took the time to come upstairs and excited that I was then invited to then come downstairs to watch from the floor. Front and center to watch my favorite dancers!

Before, during and after the rehearsal, Darrell explained the thought process and what was going on through out and how it will look during the actual performances. Unfortunately, duty calls and I have passengers to get in and out of New York City where Mr. Moultrie came in from, but I got a great vision of what I will be missing.

With songs like “ The Candy Man“, “Lady Is The Tramp” and “For Once In My Life”, the quirky and fun personality of Sammy Davis Jr. is beautifully remembered. Broadway, television and film star, singer and dancer, Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. was an artist to be admired. Enter Mr. Marshall L. Davis, Jr. (not related).

Marshall L Davis Jr. Dance Solo

Marshall, who came to Cincinnati with Darrell from New York City, dances with Dawn Kelly in a duet as well as in an almost solo (part viewable in the link above) showcasing his tap dancing as a tribute to the late Sammy Davis Jr.. Amazingly enough, I was just looking up some video on Youtube and found one that has Sammy Davis Jr. tap dancing while singing about the fact that no one tap dances anymore because it’s all about the choreography! So, do you think he would be pleased that a choreographer has staged a production around him with someone in it who is indeed tap dancing?

Watching the dancers yesterday reminds me that they are not only amazing artists but strong athletes. If you do not believe me, you have even more of a reason to come this weekend. This type of modern ballet is more than arabesque and pliés. I could actually see in front of me the pilates moves I so wish I was in shape enough to do. On stage, they are professional and trained making it look effortless. Off stage, you see the breathing of someone who just worked really hard. I am not saying that productions like the Nutcracker are not physically demanding as well although more systematic and controlled. Not only this but they are incredible actors.

I enjoyed watching the mix of serious detail and thought mixed with bits of improv and “freaking out” showing the fun side of the man of honor. Solo’s mixed with partners, groups of dancers intertwining together, The Sammy Project is sure to be well worth the trip. I thank the dancers and Mr. Moultrie for allowing me to have this opportunity. Have fun, break a leg and make Mr. Davis, Jr. proud!

Dear Cincinnati Ballet,

Things change and people change. Although my love for the ballet and for my dancing friends has not faltered, it seems that we have gone our separate ways. It’s a shame that after only one month of different schedules things have turned out the way they have though. I wish you all the best you deserve.

Thank you for the friendships that I made and good luck in all you do. Your dancers are amazing people and athletes, both graceful and strong in spirit and body and will do wonderfully in anything they want to do. Don’t forget this.

I thank Terry for an amazing opportunity to meet these people and write for the ballet as much as I could. Hopefully, I was able to touch someones life and spread the word of this art to many people. Thank you!

To the dancers that befriended me, your strength, courage and beauty are noticed both on the floor and off and I miss you all. Our lives are so totally different and I lived part of mine vicariously through you, something I am so grateful for. Anything you want to do is possible. Keep up the good work and enjoy life!

Sincerely,

Christina at Will Fly For Food Blog

Hello World. I am so excited to say that I let my paranoia get the best of me. A simple misunderstanding that was easily corrected and unfortunately the work of evil computers. Gotta love em when they work. I went to a rehearsal today and loved every minute of it!

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Autism Speaks Now!

I am participating in a walk for Autism Speaks next month and would love it if you would support me in this endeavor. Come out and join me or donate to the foundation.

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OR right on the Walk Now For Autism Speaks site and enter my name

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Thanks for supporting these wonderful and beautiful children that need our help.

While I am not saying that Cincinnati does not have it’s own charms and advantages, I just spent the last few hours walking around the Cleveland, Ohio and am still on a high from everything I saw. From what I was told, I didn’t even see half of it. That may be true but this city is a lot bigger so it’s not a fair comparison to judge apples to apples. What I can tell you is that this city has a thing or two we should pay attention to.

The city is broken down into Districts and are easily accessible free Trolleys, buses or taxis. With maps of each District, the city is also easily accessible by foot.

I really like Fountain Square and think that the hotels around it offer great choices but am I going to get hit while trying to get from the mall to Fountain Square? The traffic at 5th Street and Vine is insane! People trying to cross the streets from Carew Tower to Macy’s, Macy’s to Fountain Square, The Westin Hotel or restaurants and Fountain Square. This area could definitely benefit from a road closure, at least on weekends. a suggestion is to offer paid parking farther out with free transportation around the big areas.

With that said, I am not convinced that Cincinnati’s transportation is adequate. Does this mean that I am a Street Car fanatic? Not sure. What about the  trolley car that is used for special occasions? I just rode one here and it’s only some Wednesday in April, not a holiday. It’s there, doesn’t require tracks and could bring more revenue into the shopping and eateries. They have a bus system also and trains too. Yes, trains! Right underneath the Tower City Center/Terminal Tower, there is a rail system that is part of the RTA and will take you not only to the AIRPORT but other places as well.

I do not expect anyone to put train lines under Carew Tower; however something that just popped into mind is that just like Cleveland is made up of different areas,

(i.e.,Playhouse Square, Gateway District, Civic Center, Warehouse District and more), what if the  Cincinnati Museum’s train station was used more efficiently and had a train that went out to/toward the airport? If it were also able to go up to Columbus and beyond, like I heard was a recent discussion, that could serve the traffic problem, right? I am sure that it would cost a pretty penny to complete however, how could so many other cities be wrong? I have been in two cities in less than a week that offer this transportation. I am sure that there are those who believe grid lock and smog are the better answer but they probably don’t drive it everyday.

We have the “Theatre District” already in place and I love it. We even have a “Financial District”. So the city is on to a good start. I wonder if a museum on the bottom floor could bring in some extra funds. Would anyone find it beneficial to add signs showing a map of the city/areas? The Gateway Quarter looks to me like it could be a move in the right direction also, if enough people can be convinced that downtown is a place they want to be but will that project continue all the way to Liberty? It worries me that just a couple of blocks away hasn’t shown any signs of clean up. Bringing Kroger in to the mix for a better Downtown store may be the final touch on the street to add to the great restaurants and chic shopping. Personally, I’d like to know what’s going on with Main Street and the Casino.

Speaking of the Street Car Debate, what exactly would this offer and how quickly could it be put in to place? The cable cars/trolley system in San Francisco is fantastic however, it has been in place for a long time. I know that there are trolley’s in Cincinnati somewhere because I rode them. Again, during the holidays. Why just the holidays? Have you ever tried to park at Findlay Market on the weekend? Have you ever tried to get to a ball game with limited parking and $20 event parking? No thanks, I’ll walk for $20! Even the Museum Center is a joke sometimes to find a spot. Why not use a parking garage farther out, charge a reasonable fee and shuttle people around by those lovely trolley cars collecting dust somewhere? Sure, you can take a bus, when it decides to show up but some people (the ones we need to come into the city and shop, stay and play) still have to drive at least part way. There has to be a better way to make money and serve the people than annoying parking “police” that meter watch.

So many questions, so little time! So much potential.

What I did get to see was the amazing architecture not unlike Cincinnati, where old meets new, glass and brick. Big and small, grand and meager in size not taking away from the view but adding to it. I was simply looking around enjoying the scenery when I saw an amazing statue area that intrigued me so I crossed the street to take a close look. What I saw as the objects grew closer, were soldiers carrying weapons of the past. It was an honor to the soldiers of the civil war from the area. Inside, stood an even greater tribute with the names of 9000 names written out on the wall and life size statues of some of the war hero’s and the women behind them, including one I recognized right away to be former president, Abraham Lincoln.

The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument

Downtown, Public Square.  Free

Another thing that stood out as amazing as doable in Cincinnati was Cleveland’s 4th street. Set between Euclid and Prospect Avenues, 4th street is not accessible to vehicular traffic. It is simply a block of restaurants on either side of the street with inside and outside dining with fantastic choices of all different cultures. I am told by the waiters there that it’s really popular on the weekends and allows for guests to mingle with each other and really have a great time.

In the Tower City Center, I was pleasantly surprised to find a fantastic mall. it’s not your typical mall where everything is clumped together though. Shops and restaurants are scattered (nicely) amongst at least three floors. Everything from Greek to Chinese, Houlihan’s to Taco Bell and then the popular Auntie Anne’s, The Sweet Factory graced the bottom floor along with a Foot Locker, Bath & Body Works and a few stores I had never heard of. I grabbed a quick bite to eat and took it over to where a jazz band was setting up as a preview for tomorrow’s start of Jazz Fest.

Even with the problems that every city faces, Cincinnati is making improvements that I hope works. I live Downtown and love it. I can walk to anything and can only imagine how much better it would be if better planning and transportation were put into place because:

Cincinnati Rocks Too!

When people ask me where I live, I say “Downtown”. If I say Over The Rhine, I get one of two responses; either “Oh?”, or “Oh.” Either it’s a great thing or they’re suddenly afraid for my life. I just laugh and say, oh please, I live across from an over priced Italian restaurant. Not exactly the ghetto even if the occasional happens.

Last night I walked to what I call the ghetto Kroger, even though I know it’s not really the ghetto, it’s my ghetto because it’s a world still unfamiliar to me. something that I cannot comprehend. The people that work there are really nice and the locals don’t bother me so who cares. The thing is that if you walk a block south, you come upon a new neighborhood. One of glass and steel, possibly more over priced and trendy restaurants, although I hear the Senate is really good, chic shops and a nice if not yet expensive plant shop. So, how do you go from total poverty and graffiti to what you want to make a trendy area to live?

Today, as I walked down what used to be a great street bustling with nightlife on the weekends, the one we call Main Street, I am saddened to see people dressed with such disrespect in their clothing and their mouths. Every other word contains only 4 letters even when speaking to the little children they drag along or yell at to keep up. Painted screams on the walls of abandoned buildings telling no ones business and the names they want to represent even if in poor representation. Where are the parents? It’s something I often ask and yet I may already know the answer.

The court house on Main Street is once again a flutter with new stations parked in the lot across the street, anchors telling the story to be sent back live. I do not even need to know what’s going on because it’s just another case of out own war being fought right here on our streets against each other. Where is God? Standing by and trying to remain a part of our every day lives yet being pushed further away each day from the children who really need him. I guess that the violence and the loss of hope is better for some. Not me.

Once you get further into the downtown area, things start to shape up. Newer buildings, or at least ones that are kept up. Just like on vine street only blocks from the rubble of old, life is trying to be stirred and redirected into the structure. Is it enough though? Restaurant row, beginning on 6th and Main, is the first thing that I saw after my bus started to move. I mention to the woman sitting next to me that “Mr. Sushi is supposed to be a good place”. As I should of expected, the reply was that it’s expensive. I am not sure what she thinks is expensive though since is it is after all sushi. It’s good to see though that assuming it is expensive no matter what it is that I have noticed a lot of buzz and people filling the restaurant every time that I have passed. This has to be a good sign, right?

For now, I will just have to wonder and go to work as we pull up to my stop. Have a great day!

2010/11 SEASON:

NEW WORKS
September 9–19, 2010
Cincinnati Ballet Center

SLEEPING BEAUTY
October 22–24, 2010
Cincinnati Music Hall

THE NUTCRACKER, presented by Frisch’s
December 16–26, 2010
The Aronoff Center for the Arts

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
February 11–13, 2011
The Aronoff Center for the Arts

FIREBIRD
March 18–19, 2011
The Aronoff Center for the Arts

CINCINNATI BALLET + OVER THE RHINE (Nationally touring band)
April 29–30, 2011
The Aronoff Center for the Arts

I just checked out the blog of an acquaintance and was so pleased to see her post about the Cincinnati Ballet’s upcoming performance of Cinderella. Yeah!

I am so excited, I cannot wait until Friday!

Thanks Kate and please check out Kate’s Random Musings for well put words.