Bach's Brunch

As part of Bockfest, that beer celebration that happens in early March, the Over the Rhine Foundation is bringing back the Bach’s Brunch, formerly called Bock to Bach Brunch, to celebrate the churches of Over-the-Rhine. (I’m not sure what the Bach connection is, but I don’t name these things).

The Bach’s Brunch, benefiting the Over the Rhine Foundation, begins 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 4, at the Bell Event Centre. The buffet lunch includes a tribute to guitar, with performances from the Faux Frenchmen (gypsy guitars), David Martin (classical guitar) and Greg Schaber(harp guitar and parlor guitar).

Tickets are $15. Reserve tickets in advance so organizers can get a head count, but you can pay for tickets at the door. Details: 513-721-1317.

Personally, I’m interested for a couple of reasons. If you haven’t been to the Bell Event Centre, you’re missing out. It’s gorgeous! In a former life, it was St. Paul’s Parish Church on the edge of Over-the-Rhine, and has spectacular 35-foot high stained glass windows. When it was slated for demolition, the Verdin Bell Company bought the building (the Pendleton building too), and converted the church to an events center. (Pendleton became an arts center).

I’m also getting married at the Bell Event Centre later this year, and want to sample the food! There’s one in-house caterer, and every report I’ve heard is that the food is spectacular.

Maybe I’ll see you there March 4!