Soapicks September 8-14

Springer Style Shakespeare
September 9
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company goes Jerry Springer with their latest production, Lion In The Winter. This Shakespearean drama portrays a royal family who's looking to name a new king to the throne and that will be no easy task as this monarchy comes complete with a manipulative dad, jailbird momma, and three pampered and sly sons.  But this kind of drama wouldn't be Springer or Shakespeare worthy unless you threw in a jealous lover and her power-hungry brother, who are also out for the throne. The only thing missing from this scenario is a trailer and a mullet, but a castle and 12th century hair styles will have to do. So don't miss Jeff Goldman's Academy Award-Winning screenplay and the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's season opener, Lion In The Winter. Show continues Thursdays through Sundays through October 11. Click here for tickets and times.

Pouring Down Fun
September 11
Fountain Square is pouring on the fun this Friday night from 5:00-11:00 p.m. with THE Cincinnati Beer Festival. Over 170 different beers from local distributors and brewers will be on hand for your enjoyment. Just think about it: a beer tasting and sampling event which honors the long and proud tradition of Cincinnati's beer brewing, set in an outdoor environment where you don't have to snake your way through a million people just to get served and to top it all off, you can line your stomach with delicious Mexican food from Abuelo's or chicken wings from Washington Platform-both will have food available for purchase. Guests can purchase tickets (10 for $10) that may be exchanged for a 3-oz taste (one ticket) or a full 12-oz pour (4 tickets). So Get a full pour or get a half pour, just get down to Fountain Square for THE Cincinnati Beer Festival.

Get Up, Get Out, Get Art
September 12
Who knows how many pretty days are left before the cold weather of Cincinnati sets in. That being said, get up off that couch and get outside while you still can! Don't know where to go? Look no further than the Bellevue Renaissance's 8th Annual Art In The Park, going on this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Bellevue Beach Park. View and purchase fine art and crafts from over 70 regional artists that will be on display along with a juried art competition. But there's a lot more than just art in this park. There will be live music, yoga, Nia and Thai Chi demonstrations, free chair massages, a Taste of Bellevue at the Bellevue Culinary Arts Café and a performance of Romeo and Juliet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. This fun-filled day will conclude with fireworks and a concert in the amphitheater area of the park. With something for everyone and more, Art In The Park is a perfect place to spend your Saturday afternoon.

Sip A Trip
September 13
How would you like to experience the romance that is Paris or the free spirit that runs with the bulls in Seville and all you have to do is take a sip of tea. Join the Essencha Teahouse in Oakley this Sunday afternoon for their Global Tea Concert-a tea tasting that will lead your senses through France, Spain, Brazil and Latin America. Enjoy international teas, scrumptious desserts and beautiful music reminiscent of the featured countries. Setting the mood is the group Passage; they incorporate French lyrics and elements of Gypsy style Jazz and Bossa Nova. The global affair goes from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and admission is $20 per person or $30 per couple. If you can't make it this Sunday, no worries, Sunday September 27 there will be another tea-filled journey around the world with the sounds of Spain and Latin America provided by the duo Canela. Reservations can be made by phone at 513-533-4832 or email [email protected].