This weekend kicks off the official summer
travel season, which means May to September is ripe for taking road
trips. Instead of stopping at prosaic chain restaurants advertised along
the interstate, let the Cincinnati-based startup Roadtrippers.com plan
your ultimate expedition.
On The Road
Over-the-Rhine-based Roadtrippers.com wants to be your go-to travel destination
1 Comment · Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Eye Test
0 Comments · Wednesday, May 22, 2013
I’ve become a believer in the eye test.
It goes all the way back to Thomas, the ever-doubtful disciple, who just
couldn’t bring himself to believe the testimony of his brothers in
faith following the Crucifixion.
Capturing Queen City
Local photography site Capture Cincinnati focuses on Cincinnati's best features
0 Comments · Wednesday, May 15, 2013
This winter I upgraded my point-and-shoot
camera to a mirrorless Sony NEX. Finally having a nice camera to use, I
googled “photography contest” and came across a curiously titled site
called Capture Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Rollergirl 'Big Ugly' Talks Track
1 Comment · Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Cincinnati Rollergirl rookie Sydney “Big
Ugly” Greathouse is anything but unsightly. She has an infectious smile
to match her peaceful demeanor, which probably has something to do with
the fact that she blows off steam by beating up her friends at practice
three times a week.
Comics Unleashed
Local writer/musician Chris Charlton produces some of the freshest new comic books on the market
1 Comment · Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The gap between comic books when I was a
kid and comic books today is like the difference between Bruce Wayne and
Batman. My obsession dates back to the Big Three: DC, Marvel and Dell.
Nonconformist Nuptials
0 Comments · Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The Northside Bridal Expo at bar/event
space Mayday has gathered a group of local and independent businesses
that understand the concept of different and put them all in one place
so your unconventional, individual wedding ideas — from catering and
floral to planning and makeup — can come to life.
Live and Unvarnished
Pete Rose comes home for Opening Day
0 Comments · Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Ask a non-Cincinnati native of a certain
age what they know of the Queen City, and inevitably Pete Rose and the
Big Red Machine will come up. Hey, probably better that than the
Mapplethorpe controversy, WKRP in Cincinnati or Jerry Springer’s various post-mayoral hijinks.
The Unholy Revolution
0 Comments · Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Kelsey Kalnow started as a collector,
grabbing up unique vintage items, stocking her closet and selling what
she didn’t want. Today, she’s an entrepreneur; the creative and driving
force behind global plus-size clothing line Unholy Hips.
Shriek Week
The HorrorHound convention is a mecca for local fans of the genre
0 Comments · Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Once a year Cincinnati likes to let the
freaks out — but we’re not talking about Halloween. After a 16-month
absence, HorrorHound Weekend descends onto Sharonville promising
vis-à-vis celebrity encounters, film screenings, burlesque performances
and horror author signings.
Where Art Meets Construction
How Mark Dejong renewed a dilapidated $5,000 Camp Washington house
1 Comment · Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Mark Dejong bought a
turn-of-the-century building four houses down from the warehouse in
which he lives in late December 2011 for a mere $5,000 — an opportunity
he couldn’t pass up.
