The Essence of Emeralds
A Night of Legacy & Light: 7 Decades
With Special Guest Speaker
Susan L. Taylor
Longtime editor‑in‑chief of Essence magazine — the publication she shaped into a world‑renowned brand of more than eight million readers — Susan L. Taylor is a best‑selling author and founder of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, which has enlisted more than 250,000 mentors for America's children. She joins us for an evening of legacy and light.
Choose Your Evening
Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, an inspiring keynote, and dancing at the First Financial Convention Center as we celebrate seven decades of friendship and service in Cincinnati.
Ticket prices include the online purchase service fee.
Guest
per person · $5 online service charge included at checkout
- Dinner and program - 6 pm
- Choice of entrée: beef, chicken, or vegetarian
- Keynote by Susan L. Taylor
- Live music and dancing
- VIP cocktail reception not included
VIP
per person · $11 online service charge included at checkout
- Cocktail reception with Susan L. Taylor - 5 pm
- Dinner and program - 6 pm
- Choice of entrée: beef, chicken, or vegetarian
- Keynote by Susan L. Taylor
- Live music and dancing
Reservations close October 27 by midnight.
Digital Ads
The Cincinnati (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated invites businesses, community partners, family, friends, and supporters to celebrate seven decades of friendship, service, and community impact with a digital ad displayed electronically during the Gala.
Place a Digital Ad
Celebrate, congratulate, or promote your business or organization. Your ad may congratulate the chapter, recognize a member, share greetings, or highlight your business, organization, products, or services.
- Purchase your ad below
- Check your email for your confirmation and upload link
- Upload your artwork online before the deadline
- We confirm receipt and display it during the Gala
- FormatHorizontal 1920 × 1080 pixels
- FileOne-page JPEG or PNG only
- ResolutionHigh-resolution · 300 dpi at 100% of original size
- SubmissionsOnline only — emailed submissions will not be accepted
- Artwork due October 27 by midnight.
The Evening
Doors open at five o'clock.
- VIP Cocktail Reception An intimate hour with keynote speaker Susan L. Taylor. VIP guests only.
- Dinner and Program Seated dinner with your choice of entrée, and the evening's program.
- Keynote — Susan L. Taylor Former Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine.
- Live Music and Dancing With 2nd Wind, until nine o'clock.
Attire
Black tie. Guests are invited to wear emerald, gold, and sparkles in honor of the occasion.
Your Guests
You will be asked at check out to provide the names of everyone attending on your ticket as well as the name of the Link who invited you.
Meals
Choose beef, chicken or vegetarian for each guest when you order, so the kitchen can prepare for your table.
Confirmation
You will receive an email confirmation. If it does not arrive, your order has not processed — please check your junk folder, then contact us.
Refunds
All tickets are non-refundable. If the event is cancelled by the Chapter, purchasers receive a full refund within 30 days.
Questions
Write to the Cincinnati (OH) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated at [email protected] and a member of the committee will help you.