Soapicks December 8-14

Different Kind Of Radio City Spectacular
December 10
Give Christmas a little hell this holiday season with the All-American Rejects as they perform along with the Barenaked Ladies, Ingrid Michaelson and Jason Castro of American Idol this Thursday night. This remarkable and eclectic collaboration of musical talent will be under one roof for the annual Q102 Jingle Ball at Taft Theater. The ball benefits the Lighthouse Youth Services - a multiservice agency providing social services to children, youth and families in southeastern Ohio. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m.; click here for tickets.

Sealy Certified
December Dec 11-13
Anyone who saw Jennifer Lopez duke it out with Jane Fonda in the 2005 movie "Monster-in-Law," knows that mother-in-laws can be vicious creatures. Join Jersey Production Incorporated as they retell the tale of Princess Winifred the Woebegone and her quest to land Prince Dauntless the Drab in Once Upon A Mattress at Jarson-Kaplan Theater this weekend. The only thing standing in Winnie's way is the Prince's mom, Queen Aggravaine, who attempts to foil her son's marriage with vegetables. The show is only here for two weekends, so get your tickets to the in-law mattress rumble of the century now.

Cincy Fashionistas
December 12
See sketches come alive this weekend with Fabricate's latest exhibit, Made In Cincinnati. The boutique/gallery/supply shop in Northside teams up with the UC DAAP Fashion Design Student Association in order to give patrons a unique look into the chaotic world of fashion. The exhibit features fashion art in the form of sketches, paintings and sculptural designs along with clothing and accessories. Items on display will also be for sale so you can kill two birds with one stone, get in a little Christmas shopping and take in an art show. Not only can you see how a design goes from pencil scratch on paper to beautiful clothing, but you'll also have a chance to speak with the designers themselves. Made In Cincinnati opens this Saturday with a reception from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at  Fabricate, located at 4012 Hamilton Avenue. Enjoy potable beverages, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment provided by the DJ's of PROJECTMILL.

Sorry Charlie, It's Not Your Classic Carol
December 13
We've all seen Scrooge's bah humbug butt drug through the past, present and future in the classic tale "A Christmas Carol." Well crashing Scrooge's journey of enlightenment this year is a tipsy Santa, Rudolph, Frosty and every other memorable holiday character lodged in Christmas stories, carols and T.V. specials. Join Michael Carleton, John Alvarez, and Jim Fitzgerald of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for 90 minutes of mockery and laughs that would put even the Grinch in a good mood. The fourth annual production of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) kicks-off this Sunday at Arnold's Bar and Grill. Nothing is safe in this seasonal farce as every Christmas carol ever sung, holiday traditions from around the world and seasonal icons take fire. Performances are Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. There are only nine performances scheduled and tickets go fast so don't delay or you'll be the one bah humbugging it. Click here tickets.
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