Jammin Into January The To Do List

Ok, Ok, I know it's starting late but there is a reason for it. With so much stuff going on in Dec, I just thought it would be good to kinda let that all sink in first. But, now we prepare to enter 2012 and it should be an interesting year. If the Mayans are right, best make the most of it. If not, hey why not make the most of it anyway. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... Lets start with Holidays as always.
Jan 1st is New Years Day (HAPPY NEW YEAR)
Jan 16th is MLK Day
Jan 23rd Is Chinese New Year (year of the dragon this time around)

January is
Oatmeal Month
Hot Tea Month
Soup Month

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

More to come shortly.
Have you made a resolution yet?
Have you already broken it?
Do you even know what last years was?
Do you even know what year it is?

Moving on

The Cavalcade Of Customs is Jan 13-15 At The Cincinnati Convention Center 248-373-1700

Also at the Convention Center The Travel Sports and Boat Show Jan 20-22 & 25-29
797-7900 admission $11, kids 13 and under free $3 off with plus card if purchased at Kroger


Disney Live 3 Fairy Tales Jan 22nd the coliseum 2 shows 421-4111

More holidays next then sports and the flavor of the month
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MORE HOLIDAYS
January 1 - 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 , National Bean Day
January 7 - National Tempura Day, 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 (extra pickles with mine please, thanks a bunch)
January 15 - National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 15 - National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day
January 16 - National Fig Newton Day - International Hot and Spicy Food Day
January 17 - National Hot Buttered Rum Day
January 18 - National Peking Duck Day (traveling to Peking for the duck not required, but it would be a nice touch)
January 19 - National Popcorn Day
January 20 - National Buttercrunch Day
January 21 - National Granola Bar Day
January 22 - National Blonde Brownie Day, National Soup Swap 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 (get your munch a bunch on)
January 30 - National Croissant Day
January 31 - National Brandy Alexander Day

Sports is next
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Ok sports in a few but first we need a flavor of the month (with an explanation, of course)

Moving on.... We need a flavor of the month for January, but first an explanation. (which I just mentioned. spooky isn it. or not) 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, they are still going strong through the weekend and I guess we could carry over the holiday flavors til next month. But, that's not how we always roll now is it. We need a little something different as we start a new year. Now sure a new flavor would be a great way to start a new year 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

Now sports is next

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For those who may or may not have questioned my not starting with the Bearcats Bowl game, it's actually in December. But since it is on New Years Eve Day (if there is such a thing)
The Bearcats Take on Vandy in the Liberty Bowl Dec 31st at 3:30 on ABC GO BEARCATS!

HOOPS:
LETS GO BEARCATS
University of Cincinnati Official Athletic Site

1st at Pitt 7
4th vs Notre Dame 7
7th vs St Johns 2
9th at Georgetown 9
14th vs Villanova noon
18th at Uconn 7
21st at West Va 3
23rd Vs Syracuse 7
28th at Rutgers 6

Xavier
4th at lasalle 6
7th at Fordham noon
11th vs Duquesne
14th vs St Bonaventure noon
18th vs St Joes 7
21st at Dayton 1
25th vs St Louis 7
28th at Charlotte 7

Xavier Musketeers Official Athletic Site - Xavier University

All Other NCAA Hoops (both mens and womens )
Men's Basketball Division I - NCAA.com


HOCKEY
Cyclones
Cincinnati Cyclones - Home

Soccer
Kings
Cincinnati Kings Pro Indoor

NFL FOOTBALL
1 more game in the regular season
DA BEARS Jan 1st 1pm vs Minnesota
The Bengals Jan 1st Vs Baltimore 4:15


Playoff Schedule (of sorts)
Jan 7-8 Wildcard games
Jan 4-15 Divisional games
Jan 22nd Conference Championships
Jan 29th The Pro Bowl


Lots more to come
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Nuclear Cowboys Freestyle Motocross Jan 27&28 at the Coliseum call 800-745-3000 for ticket info

Monster Truck Monster jam at the Gardens Jan 14th 800-745-3000 for tickets

In very related or unrelated upcoming events (depending on your perspective)

The Annual Bridal Show at the Downtown Convention Center Jan 7-8 984-1708

Wedding Showcase at Sharonville Convention Center Jan 14-15 891-4701

Indoor party On The Plaza (so it's not actually on the plaza but go ahead and work with me on this one) at the ANderson Center Fri Jan 27th 5:30-9:30

All mascot Broom ball game on fountain square Jan 14th meet and greet 11:30 game at noon (admission is of course free)

Levee Funny Bone

Go Bananas Comedy Club - Providing Live Stand-Up Comedy in Cincinnati for 20 years


More to come
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Penguin Days at the Zoo = 1/2 price admission Jan 2-Feb 29th
Penguin Days Are Here! Half Price Admission - The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

At The Aquarium, All kids get in for $2 through Feb 29th with a paying adult. Up to 2 kids with each adult admission
Newport Aquarium| Explore the Aquarium | Cincinnati/Newport Events and Specials


More to come
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miss Teen Cincinnati Pageant. School for creative and performing arts Jan 15th 4:30 368-8108

All American Girl Fashion Show auditions at Beechmont Toyota Jan 14th 9-11:30
Helping Families Care for Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses - Aubrey Rose Foundation

Dancesport Fest KNY Convention Center Jan 14th 8am 740-969-2431


more to come
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MLK Day March Jan 16th Commemorative Civil Rights March, 10:30 a.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Downtown. March to Fountain Square for 11 a.m. interfaith prayer service. Continues to Music Hall for noon commemorative program. Free. 513-230-5235;

Discover The Dinosaurs NKY Convention Center Jan 20-22 Admission $14, kids 2-11 and seniors $9 , 2 and under free 859-261-1500

More to come
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