CONNECTIONS with Kari and Donna D
Connections with Kari and Donna D — Speed Dating & Curated Connections. Where first impressions spark something more…
Cincinnati · In-person singles events

Get off the dating apps
and get into real life.

No swiping. No endless texting. Just real people, real conversation, face to face — hosted by Kari and Donna D.

See the first event ↓ How to attend
Speed dating  + curated connections In person  in Loveland, Ohio $30  · invitation only
Counting down to Christmas Connection — Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM
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First event

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Christmas Connection

A festive evening of speed dating and curated connections — made for Cincinnati singles ages 48–62 who are ready to meet in real life this holiday season.

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Evening event

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Two festive hours of speed dating
and curated connections

DVD Brew

1555 Loveland Madeira Rd
Loveland, OH

Get directions →
Ages 48–62

Cincinnati area singles · Invitation only
Tickets $30 · Space is limited

Invitation only: Christmas Connection is a vetted event. Fill out a short application first — guests who are a fit receive a personal invitation with a private link to buy their $30 ticket. No ticket sales at the door.

Illustration above evokes the evening’s warm, social atmosphere — photos from the event will be shared after Dec 19.

Illustration of a man and woman smiling across a small candlelit table with champagne flutes at a speed dating event
Why in person?

Chemistry doesn’t happen on a screen

You can’t hear a laugh, feel a spark, or know if there’s something there from a profile. That’s why we’re bringing it back to first impressions — in the same room.

  • ✓Meet many people in one evening — short, relaxed conversations, hosted so it never feels awkward.
  • ✓Curated, not random — an event designed for Cincinnati singles who are ready to meet in person.
  • ✓No pressure — if it’s mutual, we’ll help you connect after. If not, you still had a great evening out.
Speed dating & curated connections

How it works

Simple, hosted, and designed to feel easy — even if it’s your first time.

STEP 01

Apply to be vetted

Christmas Connection is invitation only. Start with a short application so we can make sure the room is a great mix of Cincinnati singles.

STEP 02

Get invited & grab your ticket

If you’re a fit, you’ll receive a personal invitation with a private link to buy your $30 ticket. That ticket is your seat — space is limited and there are no door sales.

STEP 03

Show up & spark

Come as you are to DVD Brew on Dec 19, 5–7pm. Kari and Donna D host the evening and guide you through short, one-to-one conversations — and where it’s mutual, we’ll help you connect after.

Meet your hosts

With Kari and Donna D

Two hosts, one idea: dating should happen in real life — with real conversation, a warm room, and people who actually show up.

Kari

Co-host, Connections with Kari and Donna D

More about Kari coming soon.

Donna D

Co-host, Connections with Kari and Donna D

More about Donna D coming soon.

“Where first impressions spark something more…”

Tickets & invitations

Christmas Connection is invitation only

Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM · DVD Brew, Loveland
For Cincinnati singles · Tickets $30 · Space is limited

$30 per ticket Invitation only — apply first Tickets sold by private link
1 · ApplyFill out the short application form to be vetted.
2 · Get invitedApproved guests receive a personal invitation.
3 · Buy your ticketYour invitation includes a private link to buy your $30 ticket.
Apply to Attend →

The application takes just a few minutes. There’s no public ticket link and no sales at the door: the only way in is application → invitation → ticket.

While you wait — what are you hoping for?

Tap one. It just personalises this page for you — nothing is sent or saved.

Pick one above and we’ll set the tone for your evening.

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Pass it along to a single friend who’d love a night out. Print this page and the flyer comes out on its own.

Connections with Kari and Donna D — Speed Dating & Curated Connections
Christmas Connection

Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM
DVD Brew · 1555 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland, OH
Ages 48–62 · Tickets $30 · Invitation only

QR code linking to the Christmas Connection application form
Scan to apply

Want in? Scan the QR code to fill out the short application and be vetted. Invited guests receive a private link to buy their $30 ticket.

Good to know

Questions

Who is Christmas Connection for?

Singles in the Cincinnati area, ages 48–62, who want to meet people in person — off the dating apps and in real life.

When exactly is it?

Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at DVD Brew in Loveland.

How do I get a ticket?

Christmas Connection is invitation only. Fill out the short application form to be vetted; if you’re a fit, you’ll receive a personal invitation with a private link to buy your $30 ticket. Tickets aren’t sold publicly or at the door.

How much are tickets?

$30, sold to invited guests only through the private ticket link in your invitation.

Where is DVD Brew?

DVD Brew, 1555 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland, OH. Tap “Get directions” in the event details above to open it in Maps.

I’ve never done speed dating. Is that okay?

Absolutely — most guests will be first-timers. Kari and Donna D host the whole evening, walk you through how it works, and keep conversations moving so you can just relax and be yourself.

Will there be more events after Christmas Connection?

Christmas Connection is our first event. More speed dating and curated connection events are planned — details will be announced on this site.