Kicking Off 2010 With The January To Do List

[cincygreg]

Have you made your New Years Resolution? Will you make a resolution? Would you rather not and just kinda make it up as you go along throughout the year? Are you interested in resolving and previous resolutions which you may or may not have left unresolved? Why am I going on and on about this? I HAVE NO IDEA! SOOOOOOOOOOOOO... Moving on, we need a to do list of options. And that is what they are, options. Dont have to do them, dont even have to read them if you dont want to. In fact, you should resolve to not waste time reading things that make you mad so you can be less stressed this year. (probably a good start tword happiness)
Of course, the month kicks off with a doozy as the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats play Florida in the Sugar Bowl Jan 1st at 8pm!
But we'll deal with sports in a bit.
Oh, what the heck here's the entire bowl schedule
2009-10 bowl schedule - ESPN
(yeah, I know I got a late start on January, but I was kinda into the who-ha days of Decemeber which are still going on. Yes kids, you still have time to get your who-ha on)

HOLIDAYS!
Jan 1st is New Years Day
Jan 18th is MLK Day

More holidays here
Printable Calendar of Daily Holidays & Observances from Brownielocks.

January is...
hot Tea Month
Soup Month
Oatmeal Month
Creativity Month
and
Shape Up USA Month

More holidays in a few.


The Annual Travel Sports and Boat Show is at the Convention Center Jan 15-17 and 20-24 call 797-7900 for more info

Cincinnati Winter Beerfest at the Hyatt Downtown Jan 30th 5-11 859-653-6844 for more info

Curious George Live at NKU Jan 8-10 call 800-745-3000 for details

The Elvis Tribute Spectacular at the Taft Theatre Is Jan 16th at 8pm call 877-598-8497 for details

The Annual MLK Day march is Jan 18th starting at the Freedom Center at 10:30 with a stop and presentation at Fountain Square at 11 am then on to Music Hall

The National Gymnastics Judges Cup at the NKY Convention Center Is jan 8-10
National Judges Cup

The Cincinnati Gymnastics Club Parents Event at the NKY Convention Center is Jan 15-17
Cincinnati Gymnastics




Much more to come
Hoops and more sports are next plus more days to celebrate!

[cincygreg]

Might as well get the other holidays posted so you can work on your plans for each and every one of them (or at least the ones you plan to celebrate)


January 1 - National Bloody Mary Day
January 2 - National Cream Puff Day
January 3 - National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
January 4 - National Spaghetti Day
January 5 - National Whipped Cream Day
January 6 - National Shortbread Day
January 6 - National Bean Day
January 7 - National Tempura Day
January 7 - Fruitcake Toss Day
January 8 - National English Toffee Day
January 9 - National Apricot Day
January 10 - National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
January 11 - National Hot Toddy Day
January 12 - National Marzipan Day
January 13 - National Peach Melba Day
January 14 - National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
January 15 - National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 15 - National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
January 16 - National Fig Newton Day
January 17 - National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18 - National Peking Duck Day
January 19 - National Popcorn Day
January 20 - National Buttercrunch Day
January 21 - National Granola Bar Day
January 22 - National Blonde Brownie Day
January 23 - National Rhubarb Pie Day
January 23 - National Pie Day
January 24 - National Peanut Butter Day
January 25 - National Irish Coffee Day
January 26 - National Peanut Brittle Day
January 27 - National Chocolate Cake Day
January 28 - National Blueberry Pancake Day
January 29 - National Corn Chip Day
January 30 - National Croissant Day
January 31 - National Brandy Alexander Day

Did you also know that January is Fat Free Living Month (which is nearly impossible to do if you celebrate all these days but do what you can with it) Balance is the key!

More to come

[cincygreg]

HOOPS!

LETS GO BEAR-CATS
2nd at Rutgers 8pm
4th vs Pitt 7pm
6th vs Cal St Bakersfield 7:30
9th at Seton Hall 6pm
13th at St Johns 7pm
16th vs Not Dame 4pm
20th vs South Florida 7pm
24th at Louisville noon
30th vs Providence 8pm

For all Bearcat Sports go here
GoBEARCATS.com - Official Athletics Website of the University of Cincinnati


Xavier
3rd at Wake Forest 5:30
7th at LaSalle 7
10th at George Washington noon
13th vs Charlotte 7:30
16th vs Dayton 11am
20th at Temple 7
23rd vs Rhode Island 6
28th vs Dusquense 7
31st vs Fordham 2pm

Xavier Musketeers Official Athletic Site

NKU
Basketball vs. Bellarmine

Miami
Miami University RedHawks Official Athletic Site


Hockey
Cincinnati Cyclones | Cincinnati Cyclones

BroomBall On The Square
Mon-Wed 6-8:30 Sat 9-11 through Feb 26th 621-4400 for more info

FOOTBALL!
We covered the Bowl game up top but...

My Bears did not make the post season this time around yet the Bengals did. They will play their first round game either Jan 9th or 10th
The full playoff schedule is here
NFL Schedule: Playoffs
But it wont be filled in til the seeds are set which will happen this sunday.

The WWE invades the Coliseum for ECW/Smackdown Jan 26th at 6:45

The Hot Rob Thunder Nationals are at The Nutter Center Jan 22-23 call 800-745-3000 for more info

The Cavalcade of Customs is at the Convention Center Jan 8 3-10 9 10-10 & 10 11-7 call 352-3750 for more info

The Bridal Show at the convention Center (which may or may not be full contact) is Jan 2nd& 3rd 10-5 both days call 989-1708 for more info

More to come

[WillieMcGee51]

51-24 Florida.


Is there a mercy rule?

[cincygreg]

Moving on.... We need a flavor of the month for January, but first and explanation. You see, holiday flavors went over so well, and since the holidays (who-ha days) didnt end until this weekend... I figured I'd wait to post this til the holidays, ho ho days, who ha days were over. But, now it's time. The last two Januarys we did new flavors as the flavor of the month as a way to ring in the new year and that would be a good way to go again in my opinion, so feel free to try something new in January as well start off 2010. But, that's not how we always roll now is it. We need a little something different as we start a new decade. Now sure a new flavor would be a great way to start a new decade but as we look forward we always have fond memories of things past (well not all things past but at least a few hi-lites here and there so work with me on this one) Yes, we have had those moments where we may have indeed tried something new and it became our new favorite. We may have tasted something so awesome that it forever be etched into our taste buds. (I dont actually recommend trying to etch something into your tastebuds, but you get the point) So much so that the mere mention of it or seeing it makes us feel good and want some more (in moderation, of course) You know if your tastebuds really could talk it would make things easier, They could say stuff like "we need a little more bbq sauce in here", or "easy on the hot sauce dude" or "slow up on the licking your gonna freeze your brain and then he'll be complaining to us all day" they could even request something cool and refreshing when it gets a little hot in there. or not. Where was I? Oh yeah, explaining the flavor of the month which I still have not mentioned. My bad. Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo go ahead and try something new to start off the new year and the new decade but I am going to say that the flavor of the month is you! Ok, Ok hold on. SHEESH! The flavor of the month is you because the flavor of the month is your favorite flavor. Whatever flavor that it. Chocolate, strawberry, snozberry, raspberry chip, tutti frutti, bubble gum, cookie dough, fudge double triple ripple, pickled frog lips (I'm gonna pass on the pickled frog lips but please feel free to have at it and knock yourself out. Not sure where you could get it though.) Now, I understand that your favorite may not be available right now (peachness perhaps) but I'm sure you have at least one that you dig while it's not around. As usual (and especially this month) all chips, chunks, dips, dunks, swirls,twirls.... (you know the rest) are in as well. Celebrate the new year with an old friend. The flavor that you yourself dig the most. (and maybe get a second dip of something new to go with it )
More to come

[cincygreg]

The Aubrey Rose Foundation is holding it's auditions for the American Girl Fashion Show once again. Dont know all the date, but one of them is Jan 16th at the place where I work, Beechmont Toyota. You can sign up or find out more here
Welcome to the Aubrey Rose Foundation

Whisper Love is being presented by CCM Jan 9-10 call 513-556-4183 for more info or go to
College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) - University of Cincinnati

At the Aronoff (and featuring a couple CCM grads) it's Spring Awakening Jan 12-24
Call 800-982-2787 for more info

The Remodeling Expo at the Sharonville Convention center is jan 15-17 call 800-374-6463 for more info

The Jungle Book is being presented at Kreuger Auditorium at UC Clermont Jan 15-16 recommended for kind K-8 call 558-1215 for details

Toby and The Ice Goblin is being presented by Madcap Puppets at XU's Gallagher Center Theatre Jan 16-17 call 745-3576 or go to
http://www.madcappuppets.com

Levee Funny Bone

http://www.gobananascomedy.com/

More to come

[cincygreg]

The African Culture Fest is at the Museum Center Jan 16-18 call 287-7000 for more info

The Monster Truck nationals are at NKU Jan 29-30 call 859-442-2652 for more info

Jeff Dunham will be at NKU Jan 31st

And if you happen to dig really little guys with webbed feet wearing formal wear (mostly tuxes) Penguin Days at the Zoo Are Jan 4-Feb 28 find out more here
http://www.cincinnatizoo.org/events/penguindays.htm


More to come

[cincygreg]

The WEBN Frog stakes will be run once again at Turfway park Jan 30th

Masquerade Ball at the Atrium Hotel hosted by the germania society Jan 23rd 513-829-2281 for more info

Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Society Jan 20-Feb 14th call 381-2273 for more info

Til Death Do Us Part Receptions Banquet Center Jan 22-30 call 254-3344 for more info


Cyrano at The Anderson Center for grades 6-12 Jan 23rd 3pm call 688-8400 for more info

The Fall From heaven is at The Playhouse In The Park Jan 23-Feb 20 call 345-2242 for details or go to
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park | Home

My Name Is Asher Lev at the Ensemble Theatre Jan 27-Feb 14 call 421-3555 for more info


Peter And The Wolf presented at Miami University Middletown Jan 29 (2 shows) 727-3415 for more info

More to come
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