Saturday Morning
We are coordinating a variety of activities around the city on Saturday morning, to help you explore the city, embrace your inner creative, and connect with other Spice Cabinet members. All events listed below are private tours and experiences shared with other Pantsuit Politics listeners. A few things to note:
All tours are subject to a minimum number of attendees.
Once you have identified your preferred activity, visit our Jotform page and make your choices.
You will receive a confirmation email once your spot is confirmed, and invoiced if needed.
If timing allows, you may select more than one activity.. The time frame for each activity is noted in the description. While most activities take place at the same time, there are some that would allow you to enjoy more than one, keeping in mind travel time between locations. (For example, the early coffee tour and then Underground Freedom Center or Underground Tour).
Online sign ups are now closed. If you would like to check for last minute availability, email hello@christimatthews.com
Candle Lab Creation Session
The in-store experience typically takes about 20-45 minutes. To get started, simply start smelling! With over 100 fragrances, we’re willing to bet you’ll find more than a handful you’ll love. That’s where our knowledgeable and fun team of scent experts come in – we’ll help you narrow down your list to just a few of your favorite scents that blend perfectly together. You’ll design your label and mix your oils at our Fragrance Bar to create your custom scent. Our team will be there with you from start to finish to ensure you leave with a scent blend that is uniquely yours.
Once candles are poured, they take 90 minutes to 2 hours to set and cool before they are ready to go home with you. This is a great time to visit one of our neighbors for a bite to eat or a drink or just do a little walking around the neighborhood for some shopping. If you are unable to pick up your candle the same day, don’t worry– we hold onto them for up to a year.
Time- 11am – 11:45am (Candle pouring)
Cost: $35 (option to upgrade to other container options onsite)
Cincinnati Art Museum
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features a diverse, encyclopedic art collection of more than 73,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year
Private tour of museum highlights with a docent. Learn about a selection of the Cincinnati Art Museum’s masterpieces. See objects from around the world and from various periods in art history. After your tour, stick around the museum and explore the rest of their collection.
Time: 11am-1pm (plus time to explore the museum on your own)
Cost: Free
Cincinnati Museum Center
See three unique locations in one visit at the Cincinnati Museum Center.
First, you’ll visit Barbie™: A Cultural Icon which takes you from 1959 to present day, examining how pop culture and fashion trends have shaped this global phenomenon. The exhibition features a collection of over 300 artifacts from the 66-year history of Barbie.You’ll also find numerous photo ops throughout the exhibition for shareable moments.
Next, you’ll have a docent lead tour of the Holocaust and Humanity Center for an immersive learning experience. Be inspired by local stories of resilience and survival, and learn how to meet your moment and become an upstander today. The HHC awarded the Upstander Irwin Hurley Award for Perspective to Pantsuit Politics in 2024.
Finally, The Museum of Natural History & Science at Cincinnati Museum Center offers a world of science, history and nature through interactive exhibits and amazing artifacts. Guests can reach their own “ah-ha” moment through creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Time: 9am-11am Barbie Exhibit & Holocaust and Humanity Center docent tour. Follow with History and Science Museum self-paced exploration
Cost $50
Giraffe Feeding and Cincinnati Zoo Visit
Stroll behind-the-scenes of the Giraffe Barn and stand toe to toe with the Zoo’s tallest residents – the Maasai Giraffe! Marvel at their long eyelashes and even longer purple tongue as they grasp their favorite fresh leaves from your waiting hand. Come learn about giraffe behavior, nutrition, and husbandry practices. Don’t miss this mesmerizing experience! This experience supports Wild Nature Institute. The Wild Nature Institute researches Masai giraffe in Tanzania to help ensure the species’ survival.
This tour also includes parking and tickets to explore the zoo before or after your Giraffe experience.
Time: Giraffe tour takes place from 10:20-11:00am. You may explore the zoo before and after on your own or with other listeners.
Cost: $150
Glass Workshop
Join us for Glassroom Time! Our open-format glass workshop is designed for students of all skill levels. Work your way through our fun and approachable glass fusing projects. When you join a Glassroom Time workshop, you will be greeted by our friendly staff who will show you all your glass project options, get you settled at your table, and are always available to help. Creations available- Pendant, Plant Marker, Coaster
Time:10-11am
Cost: $35, option to upgrade to other creations onsite.
La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie Tour
"You've never experienced coffee this way! Our La Terza guide will invite you into conversation, engaging you with questions and facts about the history, origin and process of how coffee makes it to your cup. You'll be walked through our facility, learning about what we do and how we serve the community with our business.
During this special experience, you'll get an exclusive look at our coffee collaboration with Pantsuit Politics, including the story behind their signature blend and the remarkable woman-owned coffee producer whose beans make it possible. We'll share photos and details about the producer's sustainable farming practices and commitment to quality.
Finally, you'll get an upfront look at the roaster, how it works and participate in roasting your own batch of the Pantsuit Politics blend. At the end of the tour you can take samples of your freshly roasted brew home with you!"
Time: 10:30am-11:45am
Cost: $15
Underground Freedom Center
Through permanent and traveling exhibits, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center shares the stories of freedom’s heroes, from the era of the Underground Railroad to contemporary times, challenging and inspiring us all. Our physical location in downtown Cincinnati is just a few steps from the banks of the Ohio River, the great natural barrier that separated the slave states of the South from the free states of the North. Since opening in 2004, we have filled a substantial void in our nation’s cultural heritage. Enjoy a private tour of the museum with a docent.
Time: 12pm-2pm
Cost: $30