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Art: Imperishable Beauty at the Cincinnati Art Museum

By Selena Reder

After a brief postponement, Imperishable Beauty — an exhibition of Art Nouveau jewelry that has been organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston — is at the Cincinnati Art Museum. This exhibition will look particularly at artisans who worked in precious metals and gemstones to craft a language in jewelry that dialogued with work in stained glass, painting and printmaking — even architectonic forms such as the famous Metro station entrances found throughout Paris. Through Jan. 17.

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Events: Baby Alpaca Video Premiere

By Matt Morris

It’s not that the gently, lazy shimmering music of Baby Alpaca does not in itself evoke imagery of a dreamland through atmospheric layering of sounds and descriptive lyricism, but on Monday a fully realized video vision of the music will be premiered at the Contemporary Arts Center. The song “Vodka Lemonade” is a lolling prescription for escapism, camaraderie and feasts of cocktails and recreational drugs. 7-11 p.m.

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Michael McIntire and the Marmalade Brigade (Profile)

Howler/growler takes on New Orleans via Clifton

By C.A. MacConnell

Vocalist/guitarist Michael McIntire and I met a long time ago (double digits) in a faraway land (a Clifton street corner). There, he busted out Acoustic/Blues/Gypsy Jazz with his Tom Waits-ish, down and dirty voice. Collecting stories, he still plays Ludlow Avenue, and he's known for his welcoming presence and affectionate attitude toward his guitar.

Onstage

Hitting the Right Marx

Comedian Lewis Black knocks politics to the mat with a (far) left hook

By Aaron Epple

Lewis Black recently turned 61 and, like many of his generation, was influenced by the social comedy of George Carlin, Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor. It was worth asking if Black felt that stand-up comedy was still evolving or if, like Rock & Roll, it had played itself out and was searching for an identity.

News

Truth Emergency

The top stories ignored or underplayed by the mainstream news media in 2008-09

By Rebecca Bowe

Every year since 1976, Project Censored has spotlighted the 25 most significant news stories that were largely ignored or misrepresented by the mainstream press. Now the group is expanding its mission — to promote alternative news sources. But it continues to report the biggest national and international stories that the major media ignored.

Living Out Loud

If I Were a Betting Man

By Larry Gross

If I were a betting man, I'd bet the approval of Issue 3 on Nov. 3 points Cincinnati in a new direction. I'd bet that a gambling casino at Broadway Commons makes this city a bit more progressive. And I'd bet Citizens for Community Values will try to keep us from using the casino.

Movies

Yoo Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg (Review)

Documentary recounts the career of Gertrude Berg

By Steven Rosen

Aviva Kempner follows up her extremely popular documentary 'The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg' with another one about a Jewish-American whose impact on American popular culture was vast and deep in her lifetime but has since faded from popular consciousness: Gertrude Berg, the actress, writer and producer who created the Molly Goldberg character for radio and television. Grade: A-.

Diner

Siam Orchid (Review)

Bellevue eatery needs a tune-up

By Anne Mitchell

Siam Orchid is tiny but inviting and in a great location. Neighbors in Bellevue like to get out and support their local eateries, so I hope this restaurant polishes its rough edges and earns their patronage.

 
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