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THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT THE 2023 GOURMET MELODIES!

It was a spectacular evening of gourmet food, fine wine & craft beer, and music from some of Cincinnati's best musicians! We're already looking forward to next year's event, but for now, enjoy some of the highlights of this year's!

We’re thrilled to announce that over $70,000 was raised to support advanced illness and end-of-life services provided by Hospice of Cincinnati. Thank you!

This year we raised over $70,000 for Hospice of Cincinnati!

Thank you for joining us at this spectacular night!

Left: Beth Marko, Roopa Singh, Courtney Seitz, and Amy Scharffe | Right: Dr. Manish Srivastava

Proceeds from this event ensure that Hospice of Cincinnati can continue providing the best possible and most meaningful advanced illness and end-of-life experience for all who need care and support in our community. 200 Guests showed up in support of Hospice of Cincinnati and because of your involvement we were able to raise a total of $70,000!

Jacob Perez

Singer/Songwriter Jacob Perez is new addition to this year’s Gourmet Melodies. Fresh of the release of his debut album, Get Well, Jacob touches on the joy of living life every day with hopefulness and wonder. Jacob is sure to captivate a room with his Americana inspired performances.

Singer Jacob Perez

Transatlantis

Where Music Embraces 2 Continents”. Lead by Sylvain Archer, Transatlantis combines jazz melodies with a fresh and attractive spin. Transatlantis brings experience and expertise to the stage with each performance and is sure to bring a room of listeners to life.

Bacchanal Steel Band

The Bacchanal Steel Band is the Midwest’s premiere Caribbean ensemble. Since 1998, Bacchanal has been entertaining listeners with their combination of calypso, soca, reggae, pop and classical music. Bacchanal is sure to bring a fun and entertaining performance to Gourmet Melodies!

Midwestern Swing Band

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Midwestern Swing has been providing listeners Country & Western Swing with a decidedly Midwestern jazz attitude since 2015. The group performs a wide range of classics and rare gems of the genre served up with some tasty originals. The palpable energy of this band needs to be seen live and in person.

Amazing music, fine food & drinks were just a few of the highlights of the night!

The local brew corner was something new that was added this year! We'd like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of the brewery and coffee shop businesses that donated to this - it was a hit!

Thank you to all of our silent auction donors! So many people when home with some incredible packages and experiences!

The incredible work of HOC deserves to be celebrated, and there is no celebration quite like Gourmet Melodies! - Event Chair, Gabriella Scacchetti

Nothing but smiles as 200 people gathered at the beautiful Anderson Pavilion.

Ritter Daniher - Diane Altmix, John Altmix, Andy Daniher, Michele Daniher

It's so inspiring to see a room full of people come together with the same heartbeat to help a cause as worthy as Hospice of Cincinnati. Thank you for sharing this night with us.

HOC Senior Leadership

WHO SAYS ADULTS CAN'T HAVE FUN?

Some chose to channel their inner kid again by right the Carol Ann's Carousel; which was exclusively open for Gourmet Melodies' guests only!

Row 1 - Left: Peggy Yang | Right: Katie Buescher | Row 2: Gabriella Scacchetti, Event Chair | Row 3 - Left: Sue Craycroft & Jana Widmeyer | Middle: Liz & Kevin Faller | Right: Caroline McMurry & Billy Thomas | Row 4 - Left: Don Lykins | Right: Jen Beeson
"I AM SO PROUD OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT TO CELEBRATE HOC, AND IT REAFFIRMS MY BELIEF THAT EVERY PARTY NEEDS A CAROUSEL." - EVENT CHAIR, GABRIELLA SCACCHETTI
Top Left: Norine & General Gettys | Top Right: Stephanie & Uly Tandoc | Row 2 - Left: John & Julie Ward, John & Bridgette Hutson, Tiffany & Chad Boyd | Row 2 - Right:Mary Jo & Scott Philhower | Row 3: David, Vicki, & Gale Scacchetti | Middle: Erin Vanover & Jill Birri | Right: Deirdre Prestel & Olivia Bunton

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENREROUS SPONSORS!

Through all avenues of giving, whether it was text-to-give or sponsoring, your contribution and involvement makes a direct impact on patients & families that utilize the services of Hospice of Cincinnati. Each year, we are so impressed at the generous donations from local businesses that supply our silent auction - a heart felt thank you to all of you for your support! We want to remind you that you have ALL made a difference and as each annual event comes to a close we can't wait to get planning again to make it even better than before!

Erin Hurlburt, Vicky Ott, and Brigid Montieth

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Interested in learning more about HOC or Gourmet Melodies?

Cintas - Bob, Nancy, and Jessica Mitchell