It’s almost September, which means sweet summertime is dwindling. But don't let that stop you! The Reds are still in season, Coney Island has a few more weekends open, and concert venues like the Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center are just getting started. Check out some end-of-summer experiences we suggest around Greater Cincinnati and enter to win tickets at the end of this blog.

Cincinnati has plenty of concert venues to enjoy around the city, including Riverbend, PNC Pavilion, and the two newest- Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center and PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION. Each of these new venues have an outdoor and indoor stage, with ICON located in Smale Park and OVATION in Newport, KY. Whether you prefer indie-rock, country, pop, or rap, there are artists to excite everyone. Below are just a few upcoming concerts around town:

• Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: September 9th at PNC Pavilion
• Dead & Co: September 11th at Riverbend Music Center (scroll to the end of this blog to enter to win VIP tickets)
• The Killers: September 20th at PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION
• The Jonas Brothers: September 21st at Riverbend Music Center
• Earth, Wind & Fire: October 1st at ICON Music Center (venue shown below)

Coney Island

Did you know that Coney Island converted to a full water park? Although the old rides are gone, new features like the Challenge Zone have made a splash this season. The Challenge Zone is the largest Aquaglide pool obstacle course in the entire country- with 150 feet of slides, monkey bars, and balance beams! Scroll to the end of this blog to enter to win tickets for Labor Day weekend at Coney Island.

Reds games (of course!) 

There is one guarantee for Cincinnatians each summer- Reds baseball will keep us on the edge of our seats. Cincinnati Bell’s Fioptics District is perfect for a Reds game with family or friends. Grab a drink (or Skyline chili dog) with your $9 voucher per ticket, play ping-pong and cornhole with your kids on the rooftop, and enjoy the game with an amazing view from left field! Scroll to the end of this blog to enter to win tickets to one of the last games in the regular season.

Prefer to watch from home? Cheer on Joey Votto, Nick Castellanos, and your favorite players on Bally Sports Ohio, Fioptics channel 527HD/ 27SD.

Virtual fun

Never underestimate a virtual experience!

• If you’re a Broadway fan, check out Virtual Broadway Experiences with Aladdin to get up close and personal with your favorite stars through a one-on-one virtual meeting, lesson, or even just a pre-recorded message.
• The Cincinnati Museum Center makes it easy to experience and learn right from your own couch- for free! Watch tons of videos of experiments and scenes from the museum’s “Wonder Zone”.
• Revel Urban Winery is located in the heart of Over-the-Rhine, but it also offers an amazing virtual wine tasting experience. Taste wines that are made 100% onsite from fruit sourced from all of over the world, discover interesting food pairings, and learn more about the wine making process.
• Check out our resource page for tons of virtual options for education, wellness, food, and more to keep you connected at home.

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