Relationship counselor Rhonda Audia, MSW, LISW, is the “Guru for Two.” After 22 years developing an expertise in helping couples and their relationships, this self-proclaimed guru — from the Hindu definition as one who has the power to disperse darkness — has some thoughts on love, happiness and the existence of Mr. Right.
Desperately Seeking Soulmate?
Couples counselor Rhonda Audia offers a relationship reality check
0 Comments · Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wedding Guide 2009
0 Comments · Friday, January 29, 2010
Cincinnati's guide to making that special day unique and wonderful.
Addressing the Situation
Personalize your wedding with a few simple steps
0 Comments · Monday, January 25, 2010
Having a beautiful and meaningful wedding while saving money and the Earth might seem far out of reach at times, but it can be accomplished.
Love Boats, Enchanted Forests and More
Alternative venues contribute to unique weddings and receptions
0 Comments · Monday, January 25, 2010
Weddings and receptions can occur anywhere. They don’t have to be in a church or a rented hall. They could be outdoors or at your favorite bar or an art museum. They could even be on a boat.
Wedding 101
Bridal events help you sort your options
0 Comments · Monday, January 25, 2010
The number of variables that go along with planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. But bridal exhibitions and conventions make it easier to sort out the lists of what you want, what you can afford and what’s available.
Nice Day for a Green Wedding
Managing your costs, reducing your carbon footprint
0 Comments · Monday, January 25, 2010
Most little girls at least have a blueprint of their wedding plans before they’re even in grade school. It starts simple enough: a bouquet of dandelions, a gown from the dress-up box and mud pies for dessert. However, their expectations most likely have changed. Check out these eco-friendly and moneysaving tips from the Tristate’s top professional wedding planners.
More than a Piece of Paper
Commitment ceremonies have great meaning, state-sanctioned or not
1 Comment · Monday, January 25, 2010
Two brides sporting slick tuxedo vests or a drag show at the reception? Spouses Lisa and Adrienne Ray wouldn’t have had it any other way. The duo, who moved away last year, returned to Cincinnati to have a commitment ceremony celebrating their recently legalized marriage with friends and family.
Sugarcreek MetroPark Hike
0 Comments · Thursday, January 7, 2010
Located on Dayton’s lower east side, Sugarcreek MetroPark is part of the Five Rivers MetroParks system. With 618 acres, complete with 550-year-old oak trees, creek crossings, a fossil-collecting area, tallgrass prairie, woodlands, and an Osage orange–tree tunnel, you’ll find several places to lose yourself.
The Winners Are ...
10 locals win prizes for pledging to 'shop local' this holiday season
0 Comments · Thursday, December 24, 2009
CityBeat's holiday season promotion has wrapped up, and we thank the hundreds of Cincinnatians who took the pledge to support Greater Cincinnati's economy by supporting locally owned independent businesses. Everyone who pledged to spend at least $100 of their holiday gift purchases to "shop local" were entered into a drawing for a prize package from participating businesses; here are the winners.
NYE 2010: Worst Case Survival Guide
1 Comment · Wednesday, December 23, 2009
There are certain skills that must be mastered in order to fully maximize your New Year's Eve experience. Party hopping, sobering up, staying up late, barfing discreetly and finding that special someone when the ball drops need to be practiced and master before Dec. 31. You don't have much time.
2009: The Year in Review
CityBeat writers and editors make sense of the year's happenings
0 Comments · Wednesday, December 23, 2009
This time of year is known for lots of traditions, from holiday office parties to Christmas trees and menorahs to last-minute dashes to the mall. A favorite tradition among the media is the Year in Review.
Caldwell Park
0 Comments · Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Caldwell Park is a great place to take your family hiking. Several beautiful valley overlooks are peppered throughout the preserve. The Ray Abercrombie and Ravine Creek trails are very scenic, and the Paw Paw Ridge Trail provides some solitude. Be sure to venture behind the nature center to the platform overlooking the valley.
Cincinnati Art Museum - Ghost Hunt
0 Comments · Thursday, October 15, 2009
Just as the Cincinnati Art Museum contains treasures from antiquiety to modern times gathered from all around the world, the ghosts that roam its cavernous halls after the lights are out are equally international and timeless. The Egyptian mummy. The medieval Spanish monk. The Victorian-era artist.
Cincinnati Music Hall - Ghost Hunt
0 Comments · Thursday, October 15, 2009
Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast. If music can, indeed, calm the hearts of wild animals, might it not also calm the restless spirits of those who have died and wander the earth as ghosts? I could think of no better place to find the answer to that question than Cincinnati Music Hall.
Heritage Village Museum - Ghost Hunt
0 Comments · Thursday, October 15, 2009
I've known Lonna Kingsbury for almost a decade and if she says a place is haunted, I believe her. Lonna is an artist, actress, and writer who has been involved with many arts projects in the Cincinnati area over the years. Once, Lonna was alone as she crossed the village and stepped up onto the porch of the Hayner House.
