Cincinnati Ballet – Kenton County Public Library

December 24 & 25

All locations of the Library will be closed December 24 & 25. However you can still access great books, video and audiobooks on our site. Have you used Hoopla? We have some great suggestions over on our 25 Days of e-Christmas blog. Hoopla content is always available! No waiting and no fines! Looking for a great read? Many of your favorite authors and hot new titles are over at our ebook site Overdrive. Can't decide what to read? Check out the titles on our Hot Reads blog or A Wynk, A Blynk and a Nod to Books for children's books.

By frilling|December 19th, 2014|Categories: Featured Post|Tags: Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Orchestra, Kenton Library, Nutcracker, nutcracker giveaway, Rolando Sarabia, Venus Villa|Comments Off

Nutcracker Voucher Giveaway

In a world where sugarplums dance, rats are kings and toys come to life, one little girl goes on the adventure of a lifetime through the Land of Sweets. But is it all a dream? There's only one way to find out. Accompanied by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's iconic score, Frisch's Presents The Nutcracker, presented since 1974, is Cincinnati's favorite holiday tradition. Revel in the magic as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince meet exciting characters, absorb the bright colors and enjoy the classic adventure of The Nutcracker. PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES Friday, December 19 - 7:30 pm Tuesday, December 23 - 2:00 pm SP Saturday, December 20 - 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 23 - 7:30 pm Saturday, December 20 - 7:30 pm Friday, December 26 - 2:00 pm SP Sunday, December 21 - 1:00 pm Friday, December 26 - 7:30 pm Sunday, December 21 - 5:30 pm Saturday, December 27 - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 27 - 7:30 pm *SP denotes Sugar Plum Parade: Take a walk across the stage to see the sets, costumes and dancers up close! International ballet dancers Venus Villa and Rolando Sarabia will be joining Cincinnati Ballet for several weeks this December to perform in The Nutcracker. Both Villa and Sarabia have enjoyed distinguished careers that have allowed them opportunities to dance all over the world. Villa is originally from Cuba and has danced with the Royal Ballet, the English National Ballet and Vienna Staatsoper Ballet. Sarabia, also from Cuba, is a gold medal winner at the International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, as well as multiple other international competitions. They will be dancing the roles of the Snow King and Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier for select [...]

By Gina Stegner|December 12th, 2014|Categories: Featured Post, giveaway|Tags: Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Orchestra, Kenton Library, Nutcracker, nutcracker giveaway, Rolando Sarabia, Venus Villa|Comments Off

GIVEAWAY: FRISCH’S PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

Whether you are looking for the perfect date night or a family adventure, the holidays wouldn't be complete without The Nutcracker. The tradition returns for the ultimate family experience including stunning sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky's melodious score, played by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The beloved story of Clara and her nutcracker doll turned handsome prince is the dream-like adventure we cherish with loved ones season after season. Personally, I love the Nutcracker! This is the perfect opportunity to introduce your kids to the art of ballet or take a break and go with a friend or as a date night. Performances run Dec.20-22, and Dec.26-29 at the Aronoff Center. Single tickets start at $32, and may be purchased by visiting www.cballet.org. Thanks to the generosity of the Cincinnati Ballet, we have 2 tickets to see Frisch's Presnets the Nutcracker at the Aronoff to give away to one lucky reader. The winner will also receive the book "Mia's Nutcracker Ballet" by Robin Farley. GIVEAWAY: Thanks to the generosity of the Cincinnati Ballet, we have vouchers good for TWO TICKETS to see FRISCH'S PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER at the Aronoff Center Dec.20-22, and Dec.26-29, 2013. For your chance to win tickets to see this performance, just leave a comment below saying why you want to go. BONUS ENTRIES: 1. Subscribe to the blog and comment here that you did. 2. Like Kenton County Public Library on Facebook and comment here that you did. 3. Share this post via Facebook and tag the Kenton County Public Library or on Twitter (@Kenton Library) and comment here that you did. All entries will be verified. You must comment separately for bonus entries. Kenton County Public Library employees and those living in their household are not eligible to [...]

By frilling|December 3rd, 2013|Categories: giveaway|Tags: Aronoff Center, Cincinnati Ballet, giveaway, Kenton Library, mia's nutcracker ballet, Nutcracker, ticket giveaway|Comments Off

Cincinnati Ballet Surprise Giveaway

The Kenton County Public Library is giving away a voucher for two tickets to the Cincinnati’s Ballet’s Prodigal Son. You get to pick the date: March 22 or 23. This triple bill includes Prodigal Son, Extremely Close and Concerto #4. The choreography for the Prodigal Son is done by George Balanchine and the music by Sergei Prokofiev, performed by Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Carmon DeLeone. The Prodigal Son serves as a reminder of unconditional love. Prodigal Son stands as an enduring testament to the redemptive grace of a father’s love and the power of forgiveness as a wayward son finds his way back home. In conjunction with Prodigal Son, Cincinnati Ballet is pleased to present Extremely Close. The music and dance are weaved together to provide a thought-provoking and beautiful piece. Concerto #4 is a world premiere work, choreographed and created by Cincinnati Ballet’s own Associate Artistic Director Devon Carney. Set to the fourth composition of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti, Concerto #4 “is a work without story,” says Carney. How the Giveaway Works: You can enter several ways. The more times you enter, the more chances you have to win. Enter by noon on Friday, March 15. We will randomly choose a winner who will be announced on our Facebook page and emailed. 1. Comment on this post saying why you want the tickets (required to enter). 2. Become a fan of the Kenton County Public Library Facebook page and comment here that you did. 3. Share this contest through Twitter, Facebook, email or text and comment here that you did. 4. Follow this blog by hitting follow and comment that you did. Disclaimer: The Cincinnati Ballet gave the Library the two tickets to giveaway to one lucky winner. The winner must [...]

By frilling|March 13th, 2013|Categories: Around the Community, giveaway|Tags: Aronoff Center, ballet orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, Concerto, Extremely Close, giveaway, library, Prodigal Son, uncoditional love|Comments Off

Romance In the Library

The Kenton County Public Library wants to help bring a little romance to your life! We have two tickets to the Cincinnati Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet and a $25 gift card to Petal Pushers Florist to give away. But first, let’s talk about some of the ways the Library can help with your love life, or at least your love for literature. Have you been looking for love in all the wrong places? Never fear because you can always find love at the Kenton County Public Library! With Valentine’s Day coming up on February 14th, the Library is guaranteed to have something for everyone of every age and interest. Romance blossoms in the written word and the Library has books for adults that will touch your heart, like Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford; tickle your funny bone like Bridget Jones’ Diary by Helen Fielding; bring a tear to your eye like Dear John by Nicholas Sparks; or lure you into a seductive past like My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander. If you’re looking for young adult books, try a twist on love with Lauren Oliver’s Delirium, or the prospect of immortal love in Eternally Yours by Cate Tiernan. Prefer eBooks or Audiobooks? Do an advanced search by subject and pick “Romance.” You can read reviews of all of these books on Goodreads. Want a romantic movie to enjoy? Try a classic such as Casablanca or Breakfast at Tiffany’s, or choose modern day classic like Love Actually or The Notebook. One of my personal favorites comes from growing up in the 80’s – who can forget Lloyd Dobler and his boom box playing Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” from [...]

By frilling|February 5th, 2013|Categories: at the library|Tags: Cincinnati Ballet, free flowers, love for literature, love is in air, love life, Petal Pushers Florist, romance novels, romantic movies, Romeo and Juliet, valentine books, valentine events, valentine's craft|Comments Off