Joe Statzer, spokesman for Pyramid Hill, said this is the second year of Eat for Art, an opportunity for networking with new people and seeing new places.
Statzer said the park raised $20,000 during last year’s events. The funds go into the park’s operational budget for everyday maintenance of the 265 acres.
“A lot goes into the maintenance to keep it looking beautiful and prepared for the visitors that come here every day,” Statzer said. “We’re a nonprofit, and it’s an expensive park to run.”
The events are by reservation only and each have a different theme and price, such as “Noche de Vino” with Spanish food and music. Statzer said the theme of each event is developed by park staff and the residents hosting the event.
“Maybe they have a certain heritage or descent, or their house has a certain layout outside or an entertainment room,” Statzer said.
Dinners range from $50 to $100 per person. To reserve a spot at one of this year’s events, contact Rick Batdorf, office manager at Pyramid Hill, at (513) 868-1234 or email pyramid@pyramidhill.org. Statzer said anyone interested in hosting an “Eat for Art” event next fall should contact Pyramid Hill.
“It’s an idea to get the park out to people,” Statzer said. “We try different things to get people to come to the park.”
Events in September
“Mama Mia…Oy Vey!” at 5 p.m. Sept. 9. Hosted by Joani and “Jungle” Jim Bonominio and Honi and Neil Cohen at the Bonominio home. Tickets are $100 for this Italian-Jewish picnic.
“A Taste of Hamilton, a Sip of Ohio” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Hosted by Mayor Pat Moeller and City Manager Joshua Smith at Pyramid Hill’s Overlook Patio. Tickets are $50 for this event with local food favorites and micro-brews from Rivertown Brew Company.
“Autumn Equinox Party in the Woods” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Hosted by Barbara Wilks and Nick and Nanci Lanni at the new Pyramid Hill sculpture “Refuge.” Tickets are $50 for an alfresco dinner, beer, wine and music.
“Noche de Vino” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Hosted by Matt and Nicole Pfirman. Tickets are $60 for Spanish food, wines and music.
“Martinis and Motown” at 7 p.m. Sept. 29. Hosted by Susan and John Stretch. Tickets are $70 for music and dinner-by-the-bite from Chef Troy Meyers of Troy’s Café in West Chester Twp.
Events in October
“Autumnal Seated Dinner” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Hosted by Rhonda and Tom Brown. Tickets are $75 for a seasonal meal from Chef David Cook of Daveed’s Next restaurant in Loveland.
“Elegant Wine Dinner in Historic Lofts” at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Hosted at the renovated Historic Mercantile Lofts in downtown Hamilton. Tickets are $100 for a seated dinner with paired wines.
“Artrageous Autumn Evening” at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Hosted by George and Debbie Lang at their Wetherington Golf & Country Club home. Tickets are $60 per person; $100 per couple for cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
“Fun, Music and Small Plates” at 7 p.m. Oct. 20. Hosted by Bret and Krista Parrish. Tickets are $50 for dinner-by-the-bite featuring the cuisine of Chef Megan Halverson and live music by Dave Cochran.
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