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Exhibits
Battle of the Bling It’d be easy to lapse into hyperbole: to say that the rivalry that existed between artisans Peter Carl Fabergé, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Rene Lalique was comparable to a three-way, battle royal between Mohammed Ali, Mike Tyson and George Foreman. (You can practically see the esteemed designers in a boxing ring, striking blows with luxury goods instead of knockout punches.) The truth is, while the trio’s competition for praise and wealthy patrons in the early 19th century was real, it never led to any brawls. Rather, it inspired an influx of creativity and a collection of stunning jewelry and decorative designs — and the era’s art enthusiasts had ringside seats for the entire event.
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Theater
Kicking off the Holidays Toy soldiers on parade. A living nativity. Waltzing teddy bears. And the most famous kick line in the world. It’s Christmastime in the city near you, as the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring The Rockettes” takes center stage in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton. For 75 years, the dance troupe has stepped lively in New York’s legendary Radio City Music Hall, and the lavish holiday show has become as much a part of winter in Manhattan as horse-and-carriage rides through Central Park and ice-skating at Rockefeller Center. To spread the cheer, touring companies bring a bit of the Big Apple to audiences around the country at this time of year. “There’s something so magical about the show,” says Cincinnati’s Kara Jones, who’s been a Rockette for two seasons. “It brings tears to my eyes when I see my leg as part of the famous kick line that I’ve admired since I was a child.” Jones, who also teaches dance at Cincinnati’s Ballet Theatre Midwest, was smitten by the ensemble when she was a toddler, after watching them perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” >>
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Restaurants
Blue Olive Jazz Club, Canton As dining experiences go, sharing great food with loved ones is as good as it gets. That is, until you offer a jazz aficionado the opportunity to wine and dine with the likes of Billie Holiday, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Suddenly, those dear friends and relatives don’t stand a chance. But patrons at the Blue Olive Jazz Club in downtown Canton get to revel in both familiar company and musical legends ― not to mention a hip atmosphere where cool tunes and upscale cuisine are always on the menu. It’s hard to tell that executive chef Scott Welch and several of his family members opened the Blue Olive Jazz Club just seven months ago. (Its sister property, the 250-seat Chronicles the Restaurant, is housed upstairs and is currently undergoing renovations.) Whether it’s the sprawling club’s earthy interior of brick pillars, oak tables and brown-leather seating, its black-and-white images of icons such as Holiday, Davis and Coltrane, or its inviting mixture of fine dining and comfort food ― including the 5-inch-thick Frenched Pork Chops and the popular Lobster Macaroni and Cheese: a blend of fresh lobster, gnocchi, truffle-laced bread crumbs and gorgonzola, brie and goat-cheese cream ― the Blue Olive Jazz Club feels like a destination that’s been beloved in Canton for decades. >>
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