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  • Spring Experience

    Dance Company: Boston Ballet

    Spring Experience
    Citizens Opera House 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States
    The 2026 Spring Experience is made up of three contrasting works that showcase the versatility of Boston Ballet dancers and the varied styles of contemporary ballet storytelling—Jerome Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering, William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman, and Lia Cirio’s After. Featured Image: Viktorina Kapitonova and SeokJoo Kim in Lia Cirio’s...
  • Spring Experience

    Dance Company: Boston Ballet

    Spring Experience
    Citizens Opera House 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States
    The 2026 Spring Experience is made up of three contrasting works that showcase the versatility of Boston Ballet dancers and the varied styles of contemporary ballet storytelling—Jerome Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering, William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman, and Lia Cirio’s After. Featured Image: Viktorina Kapitonova and SeokJoo Kim in Lia Cirio’s...
  • Spring Experience

    Dance Company: Boston Ballet

    Spring Experience
    Citizens Opera House 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States
    The 2026 Spring Experience is made up of three contrasting works that showcase the versatility of Boston Ballet dancers and the varied styles of contemporary ballet storytelling—Jerome Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering, William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman, and Lia Cirio’s After. Featured Image: Viktorina Kapitonova and SeokJoo Kim in Lia Cirio’s...
Find your Gatsby moment at these Cincinnati locations, where old-world elegance meets modern sparkle.

The lights of Cincinnati shimmer like champagne bubbles rising—effervescent, luminous, and just a touch indulgent. In a city steeped in heritage and imagination, there are corners where the Jazz Age feels very much alive, where Art Deco architecture, clinking glasses, and velvet banquettes recall the splendor of The Great Gatsby. Here’s where to channel your inner daisy Buchanan and capture that roaring ’20s magic. 

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse

The Gatsby Room

Downtown’s legendary steakhouse hides a secret: a private dining room designed to replicate a set from The Great Gatsby. Marble fireplaces, Venetian chandeliers, and rich wood panels will make every photo shimmer.

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Speakeasy Style, East Walnut Hills

A hidden cocktail lounge inspired by Prohibition-era glamour. Sip a Sidecar beneath dim chandeliers and gilded mirrors—a space born for soft focus and vintage filters.

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Art Deco Opulence at the Hilton Netherland Plaza

Inside one of America’s most celebrated Art Deco landmarks, The 1931 glows with geometric design, mirrored walls, and brass details that feel straight from Gatsby’s ballroom.

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Beaux-Arts Beauty

Built in 1897, this mansion’s ornate columns and marble interiors invite a sense of old-world luxury perfect for editorial-style portraits.

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Skyline Sophistication

Perched above the city, this Newport gem delivers sweeping skyline views and European romance.

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Historic Grandeur in Bloom

This Tudor estate is pure cinematic splendor. Stroll the gardens, sweep down the staircase, or pose on the terrace—every angle is a timeless tableau.

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Hidden Glamour in Mount Adams

A classic cocktail bar glowing with candlelight and speakeasy soul—the final stop for a night that refuses to end.

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Find Your Gatsby Moment

Slip into your finest and step into Cincinnati’s golden age. From the marble glow of Jeff Ruby’s to the mirrored glamour of The 1931, capture your most dazzling moment—or uncover a hidden gem of your own. 

Tag @enfacemagazine and use #GatsbyinCincy in your photos and stories for a chance to be featured. Because in this city, the sparkle isn’t just on the stage; it’s everywhere champagne dreams come to life. 

© 2025 En Face Ballet Collection Creative Studios. Concept and Design by En Face. Photos by En Face Ambassadors Abby Kay & Isabelle Haas. 

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