Flipping For February's To Do List

**cincygreg** · January 19th, 2009, 10:33 PM

And a fun festive february full of frivolity it shall be. Yeah, I know I know this whole thread will be about valentines day right!?!?!?! NOPE! I will, of course mention that Valentines day is Feb 14th but there is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much more going on in Feb that I decided to start it a little early.
Feb is a party month. Dont believe me? Well, super bowl sunday is Feb 1st and lots of people throw super bowl parties. And what about one of the most known parties of the year, Mardi Gras? Fat Tuesday is Feb 24th this year (more on that in a second) And how can we forget that our old pal Punxsutawney Phil resurfaces Feb 2nd to let us know how much more winter we can expect.
Groundhog .org - the Official Site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
Oh yeah, Presidents day is Feb 16th.
More Holidays Here
Printable Calendar of Daily Holidays & Observances from Brownielocks.
Need more, how about these...

February is:
Canned Food Month
National Cherry Month
National Snack Food Month
Great American Pies Month
National Grapefruit Month
National Potato Lovers Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
North Carolina Sweet Potato Month
Berry Fresh in the Sunshine State Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month

February 3
Carrot Cake Day

February 4
Homemade Soup Day

February 5
National Chocolate Fondue Day

February 6
National Frozen Yogurt Day

February 7
National Fettucine Alfredo Day

February 8
National Molasses Bar Day

February 9
National Bagels and Lox Day

February 10
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day

February 11
National Peppermint Patty Day

February 12
National Plum Pudding Day

February 13
National Tortini Day

February 14
National Cream Filled Chocolates Day

February 15
National Gumdrop Day

February 16
National Almond Day

February 17
National Cafe Au Lait Day

February 18
National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

February 19
National Chocolate Mint Day

February 20
National Cherry Pie Day

February 21
National Sticky Bun Day

February 22
National Margarita Day

February 23
National Banana Bread Day

February 24
National Tortilla Chip Day

February 25
National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day

February 26
National Pistachio Day

February 27
National Kahlua Day

February 28
National Chocolate Souffle Day
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OK, you may be asking about the fact that I suggest you Flip into February. Well, can you say CIRCUS!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!??!
Of course you can. The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus comes to the NKU Arena Feb 27-March 1st 859-442-2652 (dont fret if you miss these dates, it comes accrss the river to Cincinnati very very soon after

Welcome to Ringling Bros. Circus!

The greater Cincinnati Auto Expo is Feb 19-22 at the Cincinnati Convention Center
11am the 19th and 20th with matinee specials and kids get in free both days with a paying adult. 21st 10am 22nd 11am $3 off admission at kroger with your plus card

The Winter Bridalrama at the Convention Center is Jan 31 and Feb 1 at 11 am call 888-323-2966 for more info

The Home and Remodeling Show at the NKY COnvention Center is Feb 6-8 call 859-331-9500 for more info

And Speaking of the NKY Convention Center, the annual Fat Tuesday party to benefit homeless children is Feb 24th from 6:30-10pm call 859-291-NKRA for ticket and sponsership info

Lots more to come

**cincygreg** · January 25th, 2009, 10:45 AM

How About Some HOOPS!

UC BEARCATS!
http://gobearcats.cstv.com/
1st at Villanova noon
4th vs Notre Dame (coliseum downtown) 7:30
7th at Georgetown noon
11th vs ST Johns 7:30
14th at Pitt 4pm
21st vs Louisville 2pm
26th vs West Va 7pm

Xavier
http://goxavier.cstv.com/
5th vs temple 7pm
7th at duquesne 7pm
11th at dayton 7pm
14th vs fordham 4pm
19th at charlotte 7pm
22nd at Geroge washington 1pm
26th at St josephs 7pm

NKU
http://www.nku.edu/~athletics/

Cincinnati State
http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/Athletics

Mount St Joseph
http://www.msj.edu/view/athletics.aspx

HOCKEY
http://www.cycloneshockey.com/

Baseball.
Pitches and catchers report on Feb 14th. Regular position players can report on Feb 17th. Manditory report date for all player feb 22nd

Sort of sports related...
The Polar Bear Plunge at the Levee is Feb 7th. Registration starts at 9am, the plungin begins at 11am call 502-695-8222 for more info

Non Sports related
The Annual Mainstrasse Mardi Gras is Feb 21-22 from 8pm-1am. 21 and over only call 859-491-0458 for more info

The Midwest Winter Beerfest at the Covington Radisson is Feb 6th at 7pm call 859-653-6844 for details

More to come

**cincygreg** · January 26th, 2009, 12:32 PM

We need a flavor to savor this month now dont we. (we've done it every other month, so why stop now) With valentines day being in the month of Feb, it would be very easy to just make chocolate the flavor of the month and it would be a solid choice but.... We need to look deeper. For in that box of chocolates there would be a mint chocolate and there is a mint chocolate day in Feb (and who doesnt like a hint of minty freshness) but still, we need to take a broader approach to this. Also in the box would be a chocolate covered cherry and yet again, a solid choice could be made for chocolate cherried. You know, I always wondered why they dont always just leave the stem on those to make them less messy. Moving on. Think think think... Chocolate almond or with any nut would be good (because sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you may not feel like a nut but you may still, in fact, be a nut then again sometimes you dont.) Nuts, cherries, chocolate maybe mint sounds like that would make a pretty tasty sundae. WAIT A MINUTE! THAT'S IT! What's more romantic than sharing a sundae and what better way to celebrate the flavor of the month than having it be the sundae of whatever flavor you want. Chocolate, strawberry, snozzberry, butterscotch, caramel, marshmallow, pickles (well, maybe not so much with the pickle sundae but if that's your thing have at it and knock yourself out)
Hey, even frozen yogurt with the right toppings could be considered a sundae (even regular yogurt in parfait form is a sundae of sorts.
So get down with your sundae loving self this Feb (do it on sunday if the sundae on sunday thing still floats your boat and enjoy whatever flavor you like.
As always all chips, chunks, dips, dunks... (you know the rest) are in as well.

More to come

**cincygreg** · February 2nd, 2009, 09:48 PM

The Cincinnati Home and garden Show is at the Convention Center Downtown Feb 28-March 8 Admission $11, 13 and under free. Call 797-7900 for more info

The Appalacian Culture Fest at the Museum Center is Feb 21&22 starting at 11am

Taste Of KY For Chocolate, tea and coffee lovers is at the KY Haus Artisan Center Feb 14th & 21st at 11am call 859-261-4287 for more info

20th Century Cincinnati at the Sharonville Convention Center is Feb 28-March 1st call 738-7256 for more info

More to come

**cincygreg** · February 5th, 2009, 10:43 AM

First of all, Feb is Black History Month (forgot to mention that up top, my bad)

Through Feb 28th up to two kids 2-12 get in free with each paying adult at the newport aquarium. Kids under 2 always get in free! 859-261-7444 for more info

The Beechmont Players Present The Pirates Of Penzance Feb 27-28 & March 1, 5 6&7 call 513-BEECHMT for ticket info

The Cincinnati Ballet Presents Peter Pan at the Aronoff Feb 13-15 call 621-5282 for more info

http://funnyboneonthelevee.com/

http://gobananascomedy.com/index.php

Laughathon at the Taft Theatre Feb 14th 8pm call 877-598-8703 for more info

A Night Of Comedy At The Newport Syndicate Feb 21st 8pm call 706-1142 for more info

The Fine Arts Sampler Weekend Is Feb 21-22
http://www.fineartsfund.org/sampler
(family events include family fun at the playhouse in the park)

Speaking of the Playhouse
Travels of Angelica Feb 5-15
Blackbird Feb 7-March 8
http://www.cincyplay.com/

Menopause The Musical at The taft Theatre Feb 5-8 call 877-598-9703 for more info

Gem Of The Ocean at the Ensemble Theatre Feb 5-22 call 421-3355 for details

The Seagull presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Co Feb 5-8 Call 381-2273 for info

more to come

**cincygreg** · February 13th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Racing For Kids at Turfway benefitting childrens hospital is Feb 21st at 12:30 call 859-689-0437 for more info

Cincinnati Heart Strings Ball Feb 21st at 6pm at the Convention Center call 281-4048 for details

Winter In The Tropics at the Krohn Conservatory Feb 21st 7pm call 381-0729 for details

Boys and Girls Club Bash at the 20th Century Feb 21st 8pm call 421-8909 for info

A Night Of magic at the Contemporary Arts Center Feb 20th 7pm cal 579-3111 for details

Mardi Gras at Findlay market Feb 22nd 11am 665-4839 for more info

Banklick Woods Park Renaming Independence KY Feb 16th 11am 859-525-7250 for more info

The Wild Side Of Love at the Zoo Feb 14th 7pm call 559-7767 for more info

More to come

**cincygreg** · February 16th, 2009, 09:09 AM

The Childrens Theatre Presents High School Musical 2 Feb 20-March 1 call 569-8080 for more info (extension 10)

Early Spring Flower Show at Krohn Conservatory Through March 15th 10 am daily call 357-2621 for details.

Cincy Blues Fest at Music hall Feb 27th 8:30

Get Smart About Art At Music Hall Ballroom Feb 21st 11:30 am call 871-2787 for details

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt Accousitc Show at the Aronoff Feb 19 8pm call 621-2787 for more info

More to come