🌱 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Celebrates Christmas + Girl Struck By Car

Hello, Cincinnati! My name is Nicole, and I'll be filling in for your usual curator Sean today. Now, here's everything that's happening in town, in five minutes or less.

But first, today's weather:

A rain or snow shower; cold. High: 40 Low: 29.

Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve' at the Heritage Bank Center. This performance has become an annual holiday tradition across the country, and Cincinnati residents are ready to celebrate. There will be two performances that will support multiple charities: the 3:00 p.m. performance will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Association and the Cincinnati Zoo, while the 7:00 p.m. performance will be presenting New Path Child & Family Solutions, Music Resource Center and Toys For Tots with a portion of the proceeds. Visit the link for dates and tickets. (Heritage Bank Center)
2. A young girl was hit by a vehicle in Walnut Hills on Tuesday morning. The 12-year-old girl, who has not been identified, was struck just before 7:30 a.m. on William Howard Taft Road near Victory Parkway. The driver of the vehicle stopped and is cooperating with the police. The girl was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (FOX19)
3. The 2nd Annual Black Book Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19. Hosted by Regal Rhythms Poetry, the event will celebrate aspiring and published authors who are Black, indigenous, or people of color. The Book Fair is free, but space is limited. Visit the link to get involved. (EventBrite)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Business Networking One-Day Training at the Regus PNC Center (9:00 AM)
• Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour at Findlay Market (11:00 AM)
• The Hi-Fi Comedy Showcase at Pavilion Street (1:00 PM)
• Andy Frasco & The UN at the 20th Century Theater (7:00 PM)
• Brother Elsey & Oliver Hazard at Top Cat's (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Jonathan India became the eighth Cincinnati Red to earn the title of National Rookie of the Year one year ago yesterday. Happy Anniversary! (Cincinnati Reds via Instagram)
• The Animal Art Auction is on! You can place bids for some amazing masterpieces made by your favorite animals at the Cincinnati Zoo! (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The 2023 Pro Bowl nominees for the Cincinnati Bengals are up! Check out the link to vote for your favorites. (Cincinnati Bengals via Facebook)
• Imago's 8th Annual Plaid Friday Hike is scheduled for Nov. 25, but you can register now! Choose from one of two gorgeous hikes at the link. (Price Hill Will via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.