Cincinnati occasion venues open right now for touring, asking questions | Life

Community members who’re planning a marriage, company occasion, fundraiser or particular celebration are invited to expertise 4 of Greater Cincinnati’s occasion venues throughout DelightMore’s Multi-Venue Open House.

“We are showcasing all four venues. It’s 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, and clients and prospective clients are welcome to attend. We have people who have already booked, coming to the event, as well as guests who are looking for event space, and those who have recently gotten engaged,” mentioned Don Vonderhaar, CEO and co-owner of DelightMore.

During the open home, friends can go to all 4 of DelightMore venues throughout one occasion – together with Carnegie Hall at Newport, Mercantile Immersive, The Transept and The View at Mt. Adams. DelightMore’s Multi-Venue Open House is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, August 2.

“We want to highlight what DelightMore is about and let people know about our hospitality and event management services, but we also wanted to showcase that each venue has its own character,” Vonderhaar mentioned.

Mercantile Immersive, for instance, is a 360-degree immersive venue that options cinematic LED shows, spatial audio and dynamic lighting. The revolutionary area is in contrast to every other within the Midwest area. The downtown Cincinnati venue has been used for company branding occasions, galas and weddings. With every occasion, each wall, speaker and floor turns into a part of the expertise.

“Mercantile Immersive is a completely immersive venue. It’s 360-degrees, so no matter where you look in the room, it’s immersive. It’s in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, located between Fourth and Fifth Streets. It’s the former, original Contemporary Arts Center space,” mentioned Vonderhaar. “We have a library of scenes you can choose from, but it’s also completely customizable. There’s nothing like it in the Midwest.”

He mentioned individuals are “amazed that something like this is in Cincinnati.”

“It’s been touted as the mini-Sphere. The Sphere is in Las Vegas,” Vonderhaar mentioned. “What’s cool about Mercantile Immersive is it brings immersive technology together with the catering and hospitality aspect that DelightMore offers. It’s creating a memorable event, so people in the Midwest can have a one-of-a-kind experience. The possibilities are endless as far as what people can experience.”

The open home occasion will give individuals a chance to match areas, collect concepts and discover the right setting for weddings, company conferences, nonprofit galas and milestone celebrations.

Guests can tour every of the venues at their very own tempo, whereas having fun with complimentary, chef-prepared bites and meet DelightMore’s occasion specialists all through the afternoon.

Guests can even join with representatives from native distributors, together with Primetime Party and Event Rental, Orange Chair, and Lightborne, the artistic content material accomplice behind the immersive experiences at Mercantile Immersive and projection mapping at The Transept, together with different occasion professionals.

Founded in 2023 by the merger of Funky’s Catering and Vonderhaar’s Catering, DelightMore combines greater than 70 years of hospitality experience with service, artistic occasion design and award-winning delicacies. In addition to its 4 unique venues, the corporate has a 29,000-sq. ft. facility that homes its design heart that includes personalised planning, menu tastings, décor consultations, an expansive linen assortment and extra. DelightMore is a catering, hospitality and occasion administration firm.

Advance registration is encouraged for the occasion, which supplies visitor entry to all 4 DelightMore venues throughout the open home. The occasion is free to attend and open to all.

From intimate celebrations to large-scale company occasions, DelightMore creates memorable experiences by distinctive hospitality, artistic occasion design and seamless execution. To study extra about DelightMore’s companies and venues, go to DelightMore.com.

DelightMore’s operated venues embrace:

Carnegie Hall at Newport, 401 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY – Built in 1898 and famous as the primary public library for Campbell County, Kentucky, facilities embrace three appointed ranges, a grand ballroom and an inviting out of doors residing patio. Italian Renaissance structure with marble columns and tall ceilings.

Mercantile Immersive, 120 E 4th Street, Downtown Cincinnati – One-of-a-kind 360-degree immersive venue that includes cinematic LED shows, spatial audio and dynamic lighting. Custom multimedia experiences are created in partnership with Lightborne, which transforms the area into environments in contrast to anyplace else within the area.

The Transept, 1205 Elm Street, Located in Over-The-Rhine, simply south of Music Hall, this restored German Gothic church options hovering ceilings, stained glass and architectural character with uncovered brick. Custom projection mapping by Lightborne creates revolutionary visible experiences.

The View, 1071 Celestial Street, Mt. Adams – Located within the former Celestial Steakhouse area atop Mt. Adams, this modern venue is highlighted by panoramic skyline views of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, dramatic home windows and newly renovated occasion areas.