That $40 Longworth-Anderson Series (LAS) concert ticket you just bought gets you a lot more than seeing a fantastic artist at one of Cincinnati’s most intimate concert halls.
That’s because LAS pre-concert receptions at Memorial Hall include regional performers and enough food for a delicious dinner provided by Ollie’s Trolley and N.Y.P.D. Pizza! Want to taste some craft beer? Yes, that’s included too, courtesy of HighGrain Brewing Co.
Eating out in Over-the-Rhine for less than $25 per person is practically impossible, so the notion of terrific entertainment and a meal built into your ticket price is especially appealing.
“We try to match the food to the type of music that night,” says Ollie’s Trolley owner and chef Marvin Smith. “I like being creative; I don’t like cooking the same thing every day.”
The receptions set the tone for a wonderful evening, an “amuse-bouche” for the ears and taste buds before the main event. "The LAS receptions make the concerts feel like an intimate shared experience and really differentiate Memorial Hall from other venues,” said one concert-goer. "I very much appreciated the pre-concert reception. It gave me an opportunity to meet some of the area’s proprietors and sample some delicious considerations.”
Another patron said, “I truly was blown away with everything start to finish. The staff were helpful and warm. The venue was beautiful. The reception was the icing on the cake. I will definitely be back."
Building community, showcasing local vendors and artists, enjoying a small party with your friends, and having the opportunity to meet new friends to share the same experience—all for one low price.
—Scott Seward
