Cincinnati Wedding magazine readers gathered at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Rookwood Commons to hear from local experts about important wedding planning topics.

Cincinnati Magazine welcomed the 2010 class of "Top Doctors" to Porsche of the Village, Maserati of Cincinnati and Volvo of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Magazine and Richter & Phillips welcomed more than 150 guests to the 7th annual Super Lawyers and Rising Stars reception.

Hollis Bulleit (far right) in flapper attire at a Bulleit Bourbon-hosted bar.

2009 Best of the City

James Free Jewelers and Cincinnati Magazine co-hosted a launch party for the "Social Datebook" publication where guests mingled with designer Charles Krypell, sampled New Orleans-inspired refreshments and high-fived an orange & black-striped Bengal. The event also did double-duty as a fundraiser, raising over $12,000 for the Marvin Lewis Community Fund. Chef Renee Schuler and her culinary team at "eat well" served such goodies as bite-size chicken and waffles, Creole crab salad and bananas foster parfaits. Ketel One and Nuvo provided the evening's signature cocktails. And event furniture was courtesy of Accent on Cincinnati. Discover a complete guide to fall fundraisers atwww.cincinnatimagazine.com under the "Social Datebook" heading. Photography by Paula Norton. 

Over 400 subscribers attended the debut "Chili & Cornbread Fest" proving that yes, chili is a popular, year-round dish. The event was held at the Three Chimneys Clubhouse and Design Home at The Vintage Club in Montgomery. "Chili & Cornbread Fest" was presented by Brooks Beans and Cincinnati Magazine with support from Martha White and Husman's. Guests sampled chili from Eckerlin Meats, Melt, Palomino, Paula's Café and Skyline. Chili fans also raved about original dishes, featuring Brooks Beans, created by students from the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Bulleit bourbon, Michelob Ultra, Budweiser and Tradewinds provided drinks. And goody bags offered treats including Husman's snacks, a Martha White spatula, rolls of Tums and for the spill-prone, a mini Tide to Go stain remover pen. Photos by Paula Norton.

Cincinnati Magazine subscribers celebrated the many holidays of June at SunSpot Pool & Patio's newly expanded showroom of stylish outdoor furniture. In recognition of National Iced Tea Month and National Dairy Month, guests enjoyed ice cream from United Dairy Farmers and sweet and flavored iced teas from Tradewinds. Ketel One martinis were served to salute National Dry Martini Day. And Elegant Fare's event menu - inspired by many food-themed holidays - included homemade strawberry shortcakes, papaya & mango salsa, smoked turkey spirals and other goodies. Photos by Paula Norton

Over 300 guests joined Cincinnati Magazine to celebrate May’s “Hometown Favorites” issue at Mariemont Inn in Mariemont. Guests explored the Mariemont Inn’s beautiful new rooms and suites while enjoying samples from some of Cincinnati’s most popular spots. Aglamesis Bros. and United Dairy Farmers dished up some of their most popular ice cream flavors, and UDF showed off their vintage “Little Dipper” ice cream truck. Glier’s Goetta and Avril-Bleh & Sons Meat Market set up grills outside to prepare goetta sliders and sausages, Camp Washington Chili served up their famous coneys, LaRosa’s treated guests to many varieties of their famous pizza and Busken Bakery displayed donuts and Smiley Face cookies. The National Exemplar served creative and delicious hors d'oeuvres and the Sweeterie shared delicious cupcakes and cookies. Guests also viewed a 2009 Maserati Grand Turismo S and lined up to enjoy Ketel One Vodka martinis served from a sleek ice bar. Special thanks to Ketel One Vodka and to Scott Biehl from Maserati of Cincinnati. Photos by Paula Norton.

 In celebration of Mother Earth and Mother's Day, Cincinnati Magazine welcomed over 250 subscribers to Marvin's Organic Gardens for "Eco Chic II." Guests sampled hors d'oeuvres from "eat well" while enjoying drinks at an organic wine & martini bar. Rita Heikenfeld and Leslie Shimer hosted culinary and gardening seminars to enthusiastic audiences while staff from The Soapbox Soap Company (located in Lebanon) demonstrated soap making. And Farm Fresh Delivery shared wonderfully sweet strawberries with guests who visited their display to learn more about the company's year-round home delivery of organic produce and natural groceries.         Photos by Paula Norton.   

 The Midwest Culinary Institute (MCI) at Cincinnati State was thedestination for food and wine lovers who came to celebrate the 5thanniversary of 1 Night, 12 Kitchens. The event raised funds forCincinnati State College Foundation culinary scholarships.  While exploring the school's teaching kitchens and culinary labs, guestssampled dishes including miniature bone-in filet over braised pork fromJag's Steak and Seafood, quail egg stuffed raviolo carbonara from BOCARestaurant Group and smoked trout and avocado salad from Nectar.     Many guests kicked-off their culinary weekend with a private dinner atThe Summit Restaurant at MCI. The dinner featured the talents of MasterChef Peter Timmins of The Greenbrier, Master Chef John Kinsella of MCI and Jerry Comfort, wine educator for Beringer.  1 Night, 12 Kitchens is produced by Cincinnati Magazine and MCI.Sponsors included Kroger, WKRC TV/Local 12, the Certified Angus Beef® brand, AMP, Herbs & Spice and Everything Nice, Foster's Wine Estates Americas, Diamond Foods, U.S. Foodservice and Accent on Cincinnati. Photos by Paula Norton  

 Macy's and Cincinnati Magazine hosted over 300 guests at Fashion with Passion. This spring fashion show featured women's and men's apparel from I.N.C, plus savvy advice from style expert Laurie Wilson.  Guests also picked up a fashion tip from Cincinnati Parks Board Superintendent Gerald Checco, who stopped by to talk about the 2009 Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory. For those visiting the show (which runs through June 21), Checco suggested wearing bright colors that mimic flowers in order to attract the exotic butterflies from India. Gift baskets featured fragrance samples of Daisy, the new scent from Marc Jacobs. Oriental Wok served refreshments. Photos by Paula Norton. 

Cincinnati Magazine hosted the area's premier dental professionals and their staff at a "Top Dentists" reception. The event was held at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. Guests enjoyed Ketel One martinis and NUVO, a French sparkling liqueur while sampling seared duck breast rolls, raspberry brie custard tartlets and black & white sesame-crusted salmon from catering partner Elegant Fare. The BMW Store served as exclusive automotive sponsor for the reception. Photos by Paula Norton.

Cincinnati Magazine welcomed 130 guests to the SuperLawyers and Rising Stars reception at Richter & Phillips Jewelers. Guests sampled seared roast tenderloin of beef roulades, sake-cured Atlantic salmon and shrimp cocktail with housemade cocktail sauce and fresh horseradish, all from The Oceanaire Seafood Room. Thanks to Richter & Phillips, Ketel One, The Stratford and Haberer Registered Investment Advisor, Inc. for sponsorship support. Photos by Paula Norton.

 Cincinnati Magazine produced Holiday Fusion, a cocktail event held at The Party Source in Bellevue, Kentucky. Cincinnati Magazine readers, EQ at The Party Source guests, and Cincinnati young professionals learned how to shake and stir sophisticated drinks, and culinary instructors from EQ at The Party Source gave tips for preparing festive holiday appetizers.  Guests sampled drinks from Cruzan Rum, VOX Vodka, Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve, Korbel, Beringer, and Goose Island Beer.  Guests voted for their favorite young professional group during the event. The YP group with the most votes was Give Back Cincinnati, who won $2,000 in event proceeds.  HYPE, Q102 and FOX19 served as event sponsors. Photos by Paula Norton. 

Over 300 guests joined Cincinnati Magazine to celebrate December's Best of the City issue at D zin in DeerfieldTownship. While exploring D zin's room settings and furniture assortment, guests sampled food and drink from Best of the City winners Take the Cake, Rue Dumaine, Grippo's, Yagööt, The Party Source, Café Bella, El Meson Restaurant, Donna's Gourmet Cookies, Corwin Peddler and Miyoshi. Partygoers also picked up goodies from the Best of the City honorees Ulta and Marvin's OrganicGardens. Photography by Paula Norton

 Macy's, Cincinnati Magazine and the Cincinnati Art Museum hosted the 2nd annual "Fashion with Compassion." Over 300 guests enjoyed the fashion show featuring women's and men's fashion from I.N.C along with commentary from style expert Laurie Wilson. The evening had an Asian flair in celebration of the Cincinnati Art Museum's "China Design Now" exhibition. Oriental Wok provided refreshments, offering guests traditional favorites in Chinese take-out boxes. Goody bags featured fortune cookies, sandalwood soaps, silk change purses, fragrance samples from Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker and a special savings certificate from Oriental Wok. Photography by Paula Norton. 

 Cincinnati Magazine readers enjoyed an advance screening of the film "Hairspray." Proudly displaying their goodie bags are Kate Boggs, Tracey Burgoon, Ron Burrage and Judie List Sweeney. 

 Cincinnati Magazine, Cincinnati Park Board, and Dimensions Design-Build partnered to create a vertical garden at this year's Cincinnati Home and Garden Show. 

 Cincinnati Magazine celebrated the publication of its 4th annual Social Datebook with a launch party at James Free Jewelers. Nearly 100 guests enjoyed champagne, martinis and hors d'oeuvres & desserts from Elegant Fare. Joining James Free Jewelers as co-sponsor was SouthShore whose condominium project will add SouthBeach style to river front development. Photos by Paula Norton. 

 Law & Politics and Cincinnati Magazine welcomed nearly 90 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars to a premier networking event at Jean-Robert at Pigall's. Guests were treated to unique pairings of food and drink crafted by Jean-Robert de Cavel. Special thanks to our event partners Maserati, Findlandia vodka and Woodford Reserve bourbon.  Photos by Paula Norton 

 Cincinnati Magazine honored the area's "Top Doctors" at a cocktail & hors d'oeuvres reception at the Sales Center of SouthShore, Newport's premier waterfront address. Additional sponsors included James Free Jewelers, Thomson-MacConnell Cadillac, Margaritaville Spirits and Stirrings. Catering by Elegant Fare. Guests also enjoyed a special culinary demonstration by Amy Tobin, Culinary Director of EQ at The Party Source. Photography by Paula Norton 

Cincinnati Magazine recognized its "Best of the City" recipients at a December issue launch party at the Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery. Guests enjoyed chocolate and other sweets from "Best of" winners Marble Hill Chocolatier, North College Hill Bake Shop, Frieda's Bakery, The Clough Pike Market, Embrace Sweets and Coffee Emporium. Another party favorite: Ketel One's ice bar which offered guests extra-cool martinis. Special thanks to Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, Sub-Zero and Wolf for their support of December's "Best of the City" launch party. Photos by Paula Norton

More than 700 people attended the 3rd Annual "Taste of the World Wine & Beer Festival" to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event was held at The Newport Aquarium and raised more than $75,000 to support the Society's mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

Cincinnati Magazine produced Holiday Fusion, a fundraiser for the Katrina Collaboration, on Friday, November 24. Nearly 200 guests visited EQ and The Party Source to support the organization and sample great party food and cocktails. Q102's Jennifer Fritsch, the evening's official "Cocktail Queen," hosted the Cocktail Shake-Off, a competition to determine the evening's best cocktail. Photos by Paula Norton

Cincinnati Magazine hosted its November issue launch party at Universal Grille (909 Vine Street). Downtown residents, business owners, politicians and other movers & shakers celebrated the November issue's focus on "the new downtown." Photos by Paula Norton

Cincinnati Magazine and the PETSuites in Sharonville celebrated the magazine's October issue with a launch party for dogs and their owners. Guests enjoyed appetizers and dog house-shaped cookies from Elegant Fare. Special guests included animal communicator Donetta Zimmerman and psychic Victor Paruta. Photos by Paula Norton