🌱 Cincinnati Magazine 'Best Of' List + The Nutcracker Ballet Begins

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Cincinnati Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Milder; breezy in the p.m. High: 53 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Cincinnati Magazine has once again listed its "Best of City" in the December issue, and some of our favorite spots made the list. Cincinnati has some amazing restaurants, and this list celebrates not only longtime favorites but new places that will leave your mouth watering. The list includes the best places to take children, the best spots for music, and even the ideal locations to say "I do." This list is a wonderful reminder of why people love Cincinnati! (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
2. The Cincinnati Ballet will be performing "The Nutcracker," and the show promises to be a sincere sensation. Performances will run on select dates starting Dec. 15 and ending on Dec. 24. Ballet officials say that this season the show will feature new dances, new costumes, and new sets. This is a great show for the whole family to enjoy together. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. The Cincinnati Federal Building was evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered in the mail room. According the the mail room employee, a cardboard postal envelope arrived at the building with suspicious residue on the outside. The material was tested and determined to be nonhazardous. Officials say there is no indication the package was sent with any malicious intent. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Gershwin & The Planets at Cincinnati Music Hall (4:00 AM)
• Redsfest at Duke Energy Convention Center (3:00 PM)
• Winterfest at Nathanael Greene Lodge at Veterans Park (5:00 PM)
• The Gathering Community: Comedy Show at The Warehouse Church OTR (6:00 PM)
• Funky Ducks at The Redmoor (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cincinnati Bengals are in the playoff push! Their next game is on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)
• Soccer fans, head to The Banks this Sunday! They're hosting an awesome U.S. Soccer Watch Party starting at 9:00 a.m. (FC Cincinnati via Facebook)
• The Cincinnati Museum Center's holiday train tradition is back! Rocky Mountain Express is playing at the OMNIMAXTheater, and will take your breath away. (Cincinnati Museum Center via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.