WHHS Walnut Gatherings
2025 Walnut Gatherings
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Saturday, April 19 | 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Secret Agents, Mystery Women, and International Spies — your misson: support WHHS! Come as your favorite James Bond character or just as you are! Inspired by the elegance and glamour of James Bond films, the evening offers a perfect blend of thrill and refinement for an unforgettable night.
You only live once so buy a ticket before you die another day! This party will leave you shaken, not stirred.
Place: Home of Aubrey & Paul Backscheider | 1116 Fuller St (Mt Adams)
Hosts: Deb & Jon Allison | Aubrey & Paul Backscheider | Kate Chard & Rich Gilman | Becky & David Gash | Holly & Tom Hankinson
Menu: Finger foods, classic martinis (shaken, not stirred, of course), beer and wine
Entertainment: A night of thrilling casino games on 3 different floors, a rooftop deck with a beautiful city view and the FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire soccer game at Soldier Field will be on
Price: $40 / person
Friday, April 25 | 7:00 PM
Back by popular demand, a chance to show off that useless information you have in your head! Join us for a Trivia Night hosted by a professional trivia company - Questionable Company. Come with your friends as part of a team, assemble a team once you are here, or go it alone! Sign up right away - this one is sure to be another sell out.
Place: Home of Erin & Todd Kelley | 2959 Alpine Terrace (Mt Lookout)
Menu: Heavy bar bites with vegetarian and GF options. Beer, mix your own bar station & non-alcoholic drinks
Entertainment: Questionable Company - a professional trivia company, their highly engaging host, prizes and music
Price: $40 / person **
** If you want to attend but can't afford to, please email your name, your 10th graders name, and your cell phone number by Friday, April 18 to walnutgatherings@gmail.com - a total of 2 free tickets will be confidentially awarded.
Friday, May 9 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Do you think you are smarter than a Walnut Hills student? Now you have a chance to prove it! Come join us for Trivia Night. Come with your friends as part of a team, assemble a team once you are there, or go it alone!
Place: West Side Brewing | 3044 Harrison Ave (Westwood)
Hosts: Michele Kay | Dawn Kurchak
Menu: Catch-a-Fire Pizza | Beer & soft drinks ** includes 1 drink ticket and pizza (additional drinks available for purchase)
Entertainment: Prizes for each of the 3 rounds and a GRAND prize
Price: $30 / person
Saturday, September 13 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM (or until the cops raid the joint)
Escape the ordinary and embrace the thrill of the forbidden. Step back in time to the roaring 20s in this intimate hidden gem of a bar. Feel free to dress to impress...vintage cocktail couture encouraged but not required.
Place: Fifty-Fifty Gin Club | 35 E 13th St (OTR)
Hosts: Arija & John Ashcraft | Laura Broermann | Krissy Reinstatler | Dorothy Wilson
Menu: Light bites, sophisticated classic Prohibition-era cocktails crafted by a skilled mixologist ** includes 1 drink ticket (additional drinks available for purchase)
Entertainment: Secret password required for entry, glittering conversations, Gatsby Glamour Prize for the Best Dressed
Price: $35 / Person
Friday, September 26 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Join us for a spirited soirée sponsored by parents from the senior class. We'll be offering handcrafted cocktails and mocktails paired with a curated menu of delicious gourmet bites. Mix and mingle as you learn how to make your own drink or we will be glad to pour one for you!
Place: Home of Grace & Tim Royalty | 232 Greendale Ave (Clifton)
Hosts: Amy & Daniel Carey | Sharon D’Souza & Bob Finlay | Sylvia & Bryan Nelson | Laura Power & Joe Girandola | Grace & Tim Royalty
Menu: Cocktails & mocktails (plus beer, wine, zero-proof and non-alcoholic drinks); heavy hors d'oeuvres
Entertainment: Mix, taste and celebrate!
Price: $45 / person
Friday, October 17 | 7:00 PM
Whether you're a trivia master or just here for the fun, this event is perfect for everyone. Come with your friends as part of a team, assemble a team once you are here, or go it alone! You will compete in rounds of clever, quirky, and sometimes questionable trivia questions hosted by the one and only Questionable Company, the trivia experts who bring the laughs, the challenges and the good times. Sign up soon, spots are limited.
Place: Home of Erin & Todd Kelley | 2959 Alpine Terrace (Mt Lookout)
Menu: Heavy bar bites with vegetarian and GF options. Beer, mix your own bar station & non-alcoholic drinks
Entertainment: Questionable Company - a professional trivia company, their highly engaging host, prizes and music
Price: $40 / person **
** If you want to attend but can't afford to, please email your name, your 10th graders name, and your cell phone number by Friday, October 10 to walnutgatherings@gmail.com - a total of 2 free tickets will be confidentially awarded.
Come together for a fun 50 minute reformer pilates class at Attune Movement. Engage your body and breath in thoughtful, effective movement to improve posture, flexibility, and strength. After, we'll enjoy wine, drinks, charcuterie, snacks and community.
Place: Attune Movement Pilate Studio | 3751 Eastern Ave - 2nd Floor above Daylily Deli (Columbia Tusculum)
Hosts: Christy Lefever | Jenny Ragland | Andrea Tutt | Emily Whaley | Jaime Willis
Menu: Charcuterie and wine
Entertainment: Innovative instructor, energized music (a killer playlist), and WHHS community
Price: $40 / person
Please join us for a friendly soirée to celebrate all things bourbon: ranging from the familiar to the exotic, light bites and other beverages for the non-bourbon drinkers. This party will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the nuances of bourbon and a whole new set of friends!
Place: Home of Amy & Jim Kattman | 1314 Observatory Drive (Mt Lookout)
Hosts: Chris Koper-Almand | Adrea & Keith Beatty | Sarah & Jonathan Evans | Erinn & Tyler Green | Amy & Jim Kattman | Heather Quinley & Tom Polger | Grace & Tim Royalty | Sonia & Harish Sonecha | Kirsty & Marshall Winner
Menu: Bourbon & other sippers (unlimited bourbon pours, including premium pours, beer, wine and non-alcoholic); inspired heavy hors d'oeuvres
Entertainment: Swirl, sniff, taste and toast!
Price: $50 / person
Please join us for a rare bourbon and cocktail gathering in a gorgeous 1920's art deco cocktail parlour! We will taste rare and allocated bourbons — perfect for savoring while celebrating life with other Walnut parents. For those with the utmost discerning bourbon palates, purchase your spot ASAP - only 20 spots available for this intimate evening!
Place: Home of Joe & Leah Beckman | 3658 Ashworth Dr (Hyde Park)
Hosts: Eileen & Eric Aber | Leah & Joe Beckman
Menu: Rare and allocated bourbons, cocktails and wine; light appetizers
Price: $50 / person
Saturday, April 19 | 7:30 - 10:30 PMSecret Agents, Mystery Women, and International Spies — your misson: support WHHS! Come as your favorite James Bond character or just as you are! Inspired by the elegance and glamour of James Bond films, the evening offers a perfect blend of thrill and refinement for an unforgettable night.
You only live once so buy a ticket before you die another day! This party will leave you shaken, not stirred.
Place: Home of Aubrey & Paul Backscheider | 1116 Fuller St (Mt Adams)
Hosts: Deb & Jon Allison | Aubrey & Paul Backscheider | Kate Chard & Rich Gilman | Becky & David Gash | Holly & Tom Hankinson
Menu: Finger foods, classic martinis (shaken, not stirred, of course), beer and wine
Entertainment: A night of thrilling casino games on 3 different floors, a rooftop deck with a beautiful city view and the FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire soccer game at Soldier Field will be on
Price: $40 / person
Friday, April 25 | 7:00 PMBack by popular demand, a chance to show off that useless information you have in your head! Join us for a Trivia Night hosted by a professional trivia company - Questionable Company. Come with your friends as part of a team, assemble a team once you are here, or go it alone! Sign up right away - this one is sure to be another sell out.
Place: Home of Erin & Todd Kelley | 2959 Alpine Terrace (Mt Lookout)
Menu: Heavy bar bites with vegetarian and GF options. Beer, mix your own bar station & non-alcoholic drinks
Entertainment: Questionable Company - a professional trivia company, their highly engaging host, prizes and music
Price: $40 / person **
** If you want to attend but can't afford to, please email your name, your 10th graders name, and your cell phone number by Friday, April 18 to walnutgatherings@gmail.com - a total of 2 free tickets will be confidentially awarded.
Friday, May 9 | 7:00 - 10:00 PMDo you think you are smarter than a Walnut Hills student? Now you have a chance to prove it! Come join us for Trivia Night. Come with your friends as part of a team, assemble a team once you are there, or go it alone!
Place: West Side Brewing | 3044 Harrison Ave (Westwood)
Hosts: Michele Kay | Dawn Kurchak
Menu: Catch-a-Fire Pizza | Beer & soft drinks ** includes 1 drink ticket and pizza (additional drinks available for purchase)
Entertainment: Prizes for each of the 3 rounds and a GRAND prize
Price: $30 / person
Saturday, September 13 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM (or until the cops raid the joint)Escape the ordinary and embrace the thrill of the forbidden. Step back in time to the roaring 20s in this intimate hidden gem of a bar. Feel free to dress to impress...vintage cocktail couture encouraged but not required.
Place: Fifty-Fifty Gin Club | 35 E 13th St (OTR)
Hosts: Arija & John Ashcraft | Laura Broermann | Krissy Reinstatler | Dorothy Wilson
Menu: Light bites, sophisticated classic Prohibition-era cocktails crafted by a skilled mixologist ** includes 1 drink ticket (additional drinks available for purchase)
Entertainment: Secret password required for entry, glittering conversations, Gatsby Glamour Prize for the Best Dressed
Price: $35 / Person
Friday, September 26 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM Join us for a spirited soirée sponsored by parents from the senior class. We'll be offering handcrafted cocktails and mocktails paired with a curated menu of delicious gourmet bites. Mix and mingle as you learn how to make your own drink or we will be glad to pour one for you!
Place: Home of Grace & Tim Royalty | 232 Greendale Ave (Clifton)
Hosts: Amy & Daniel Carey | Sharon D’Souza & Bob Finlay | Sylvia & Bryan Nelson | Laura Power & Joe Girandola | Grace & Tim Royalty
Menu: Cocktails & mocktails (plus beer, wine, zero-proof and non-alcoholic drinks); heavy hors d'oeuvres
Entertainment: Mix, taste and celebrate!
Price: $45 / person
Friday, October 17 | 7:00 PMWhether you're a trivia master or just here for the fun, this event is perfect for everyone. Come with your friends as part of a team, assemble a team once you are here, or go it alone! You will compete in rounds of clever, quirky, and sometimes questionable trivia questions hosted by the one and only Questionable Company, the trivia experts who bring the laughs, the challenges and the good times. Sign up soon, spots are limited.
Place: Home of Erin & Todd Kelley | 2959 Alpine Terrace (Mt Lookout)
Menu: Heavy bar bites with vegetarian and GF options. Beer, mix your own bar station & non-alcoholic drinks
Entertainment: Questionable Company - a professional trivia company, their highly engaging host, prizes and music
Price: $40 / person **
** If you want to attend but can't afford to, please email your name, your 10th graders name, and your cell phone number by Friday, October 10 to walnutgatherings@gmail.com - a total of 2 free tickets will be confidentially awarded.
Pilates Night Out! - EVENT CLOSED
Thursday, March 13 | 7:00 PMCome together for a fun 50 minute reformer pilates class at Attune Movement. Engage your body and breath in thoughtful, effective movement to improve posture, flexibility, and strength. After, we'll enjoy wine, drinks, charcuterie, snacks and community.
Place: Attune Movement Pilate Studio | 3751 Eastern Ave - 2nd Floor above Daylily Deli (Columbia Tusculum)
Hosts: Christy Lefever | Jenny Ragland | Andrea Tutt | Emily Whaley | Jaime Willis
Menu: Charcuterie and wine
Entertainment: Innovative instructor, energized music (a killer playlist), and WHHS community
Price: $40 / person
Bourbon Tasting - EVENT CLOSED
Saturday, March 15 | 7:00 - 11:00 PMPlease join us for a friendly soirée to celebrate all things bourbon: ranging from the familiar to the exotic, light bites and other beverages for the non-bourbon drinkers. This party will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the nuances of bourbon and a whole new set of friends!
Place: Home of Amy & Jim Kattman | 1314 Observatory Drive (Mt Lookout)
Hosts: Chris Koper-Almand | Adrea & Keith Beatty | Sarah & Jonathan Evans | Erinn & Tyler Green | Amy & Jim Kattman | Heather Quinley & Tom Polger | Grace & Tim Royalty | Sonia & Harish Sonecha | Kirsty & Marshall Winner
Menu: Bourbon & other sippers (unlimited bourbon pours, including premium pours, beer, wine and non-alcoholic); inspired heavy hors d'oeuvres
Entertainment: Swirl, sniff, taste and toast!
Price: $50 / person
Rare Bourbon and Cocktail Party - EVENT CLOSED
Saturday, April 12 | 7:00 PMPlease join us for a rare bourbon and cocktail gathering in a gorgeous 1920's art deco cocktail parlour! We will taste rare and allocated bourbons — perfect for savoring while celebrating life with other Walnut parents. For those with the utmost discerning bourbon palates, purchase your spot ASAP - only 20 spots available for this intimate evening!
Place: Home of Joe & Leah Beckman | 3658 Ashworth Dr (Hyde Park)
Hosts: Eileen & Eric Aber | Leah & Joe Beckman
Menu: Rare and allocated bourbons, cocktails and wine; light appetizers
Price: $50 / person
What are Walnut Gatherings?
Walnut Gatherings are parties/special events hosted by parents at WHHS with the goal of celebrating community, meeting new friends, and raising funds in support of our school. Each of these events (12-15 throughout the year) features a variety of venues, cuisine, and entertainment and are open to the entire Walnut community. 100% of ticket sales are donated to the Walnut Parent Association. These events build and strengthen our Walnut Hills community, while raising money for our school.
Some examples of past Walnut Gatherings are:
How can I attend a Walnut Gathering?
Parties will be first available during the WalnutFest online auction. Any parties that aren’t sold out, will be listed on the Walnut Gatherings page, and will also be publicized in Under the Dome throughout the year. Some parties sell out quickly, so don't wait to purchase your tickets! New parties may be added during the year, so check back on this page to see what’s new.
Interested in throwing a party to support our school?
We are always looking for fabulous new ideas, involving more people, and reaching the entire Walnut community. Eastside, Westside, Central or wherever, we would love to hear your idea! Variety is the spice of life, and we would like to include new party ideas and locations. We have some ideas too, if you enjoy organizing and throwing parties. Please contact: WalnutGatherings@gmail.com
Walnut Gatherings are parties/special events hosted by parents at WHHS with the goal of celebrating community, meeting new friends, and raising funds in support of our school. Each of these events (12-15 throughout the year) features a variety of venues, cuisine, and entertainment and are open to the entire Walnut community. 100% of ticket sales are donated to the Walnut Parent Association. These events build and strengthen our Walnut Hills community, while raising money for our school.
Some examples of past Walnut Gatherings are:
- 80’s Dance Party
- Murder Mystery Dinner Party
- Cinco De Mayo Celebration
- March Madness Bier und Basketball
How can I attend a Walnut Gathering?
Parties will be first available during the WalnutFest online auction. Any parties that aren’t sold out, will be listed on the Walnut Gatherings page, and will also be publicized in Under the Dome throughout the year. Some parties sell out quickly, so don't wait to purchase your tickets! New parties may be added during the year, so check back on this page to see what’s new.
Interested in throwing a party to support our school?
We are always looking for fabulous new ideas, involving more people, and reaching the entire Walnut community. Eastside, Westside, Central or wherever, we would love to hear your idea! Variety is the spice of life, and we would like to include new party ideas and locations. We have some ideas too, if you enjoy organizing and throwing parties. Please contact: WalnutGatherings@gmail.com
