I have
long, skinny fingers except when I go Christmas shopping. Once I’m in a
store listening to Christmas music and hearing all that holiday cheer,
my fingers swell up. This has been happening since the 1980’s. My
fingers are no longer fingers. They’re long, fat sausages that are tired
of picking up stuff and trying to decide what to buy somebody.
Local Love
Neighborhood business districts make holiday shopping fun and rewarding
0 Comments · Tuesday, November 22, 2011
With the official kickoff to the holiday
season just days away, some are preparing to don their riot gear and hit
the malls, while others plan to remain in their comfy pajamas and point
and click their way through their shopping list. Either way, local
merchants are encouraging Cincinnati residents to “shop local” by
visiting Cincinnati venues either in person or virtually this holiday
season.
Holiday Event Listings
0 Comments · Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Enjoy the holiday events, attractions, music, theater and arts offerings Cincinnati has to offer.
Looney Tunes
John Kasich: Congressman, Fox News host, governor … aspiring music critic?
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 14, 2011
In 1999, a young Ohio State alum named
John Kasich was featured in a newspaper article about his potential run
for President of the United States. Nothing out of the ordinary there.
But what was a bit strange, in hindsight, was the way the paper (the San Francisco Chronicle, no less) described this young buck looking to become the most powerful man on the planet.
Advice for a Bob Evans Enthusiast
Dear Gov. Kasich, expand your horizons and taste what the Queen City has to offer
1 Comment · Wednesday, September 14, 2011
I’m pretty sure that Gov. John Kasich has
more important things to think about than his favorite restaurant. But
it is clear that Kasich thinks that Bob Evans is pretty damned cool.
During his campaign last year, it was reported that Kasich staffers had
to set all Bob Evans locations into the GPS devices in campaign cars,
although one staffer noted that it really wasn’t necessary since Kasich
knew where they all were located anyway.
Cool Things To Do This Fall
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 14, 2011
This year marks the second anniversary of Cincinnati’s Crafty Supermarket Holiday Show,
a gathering of more than 50 local crafters, artists and designers
making it easy to find those special gifts for all your holiday
shopping.
Fall Ball
Debating the potential of the University of Cincinnati’s football and basketball seasons
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 14, 2011
College football season is already upon
us, but what many sports fans often fail to realize is that college
basketball is just around the corner. With 10 more weeks of University
of Cincinnati football scheduled to overlap the school’s November
basketball exhibition games, it’s safe to say that this fall is going to
involve watching many, many athletic competitions.
Cincy Shakes It Up
Classic theater company has a cool approach to its work — onstage and off
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 14, 2011
There’s a lot to be celebrated about
Cincinnati’s varied theater scene, but one of the coolest aspects might
not be immediately obvious: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s stock in
trade is shows that were written four centuries ago. So how is that
cool? Well, let me count the ways. Let’s consider actors, plays and
outreach.
Too Cool Kasich vs. The Liberal Elites
How Republican strongarm tactics may benefit Dems this fall
1 Comment · Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Smarmy, round-shouldered and sporting a
haircut that makes his head look just a little asymmetrical, Ohio Gov.
John Kasich cuts a striking pose in his weekly video addresses. Checking these out
gets you close to the Governor’s mansion in that way that Facebook gets
you close to your friends — that is to say, very and not at all.
Cool Issue 2011:
2 Comments · Wednesday, September 14, 2011
We don’t need to spend a lot of time explaining to you, dear CityBeat
reader, that John Kasich is not cool. You’re obviously a smart, cool
and very attractive person if you’re reading our Cool Issue fall
preview, while Kasich is a stuffy Republican who thinks it’s cool to
sell bridges to private companies. “Look everybody! A toll booth! Cool!”
Brave New World
Short-term study abroad programs offer long-term benefits
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Most people are familiar with the typical study abroad setup: living with a host family and taking classes at a university with local students for a full semester. Area universities offer a plethora of options for students interested in broadening their horizons through such study abroad programs. In addition, short-term immersion programs over spring, winter or summer breaks have become increasingly popular.
Textbook Buyer’s Guide
Planning and research are key to lowering textbook costs
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 10, 2011
College is expensive. There’s no doubt about it. College is also incredibly finite. One can lose the opportunity to attend easily. One of the biggest culprits of failure is, well, literal academic failure. Thus one must be armed with all the right tools to succeed.
The Value of the Degree
Today’s competitive job market is forcing students to consider the future of their fields
0 Comments · Wednesday, August 10, 2011
No one has to tell a college student that the job market is scarce. Now, more than ever, it seems like students are struggling with choosing the “right” degree — one that interests them but will also provide job security and a steady income for a lifetime. Even after making that tough decision, some students still wonder even as graduation approaches: Will the degree be worth the sweat, blood and money that went into it?
Ever-Changing Scene
Creative endeavors continue to complement Cincinnati's staple gay bars
0 Comments · Wednesday, June 22, 2011
In Cincinnati, the oscillation of gay culture keeps the community on its toes for several reasons. Cincinnati is not a large city. It only lends to reason that as a result of a smaller population, the gay community itself is also small and more sensitive to anomalies in the social fabric. When gay bars and gay businesses close, it’s a big deal. And there have been some big deals this year.
Seelbach 4 All
Bucking status quo comes naturally for gay candidate
1 Comment · Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Seelbach, 31, is making his first run for Cincinnati City Council this fall after having worked on several political campaigns for candidates and issues. A Democrat, he is an openly gay man who lives in Over-the-Rhine with his partner, Craig. Although another gay person, conservative John Schlagetter, ran twice unsuccessfully for City Council in 2001 and 2003 as a Charterite, Schlagetter never trumpeted his orientation. By comparison, Seelbach thinks it’s important that he be honest and forthcoming about his personal life when seeking public support.
