Libby’s Southern Comfort in Covington Giving Away Free Toilet Paper with Carry-Out Order
Libby's Southern Comfort in Covington is offering their carry-out meals with a side of toilet paper, a rather coveted item in these trying times. Restricting the special offer to tonight (March 17) and tomorrow (March 18), the eatery is providing diners with a small menu of to-go meals available for pick up from 4-8 p.m. throughout…
Battle Over Ohio’s Postponed Primary Election Date Takes Shape
If you thought the cliffhanger coronavirus COVID-19 triggered on the eve of Ohio's now-postponed primary election was over, well, buckle up. The Ohio Democratic Party and a woman from Reynoldsburg are suing Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose in the Ohio Supreme Court over the move canceling in-person voting yesterday, saying that there should be…
Digital Things to Do in Cincinnati While We’re All Social Distancing
In a press briefing on Thursday, March 12, Gov. Mike DeWine announced an executive order prohibiting mass gatherings in Ohio with more than 100 people. And on Sunday, March 15, he announced that all restaurants and bars would be closed — except for carry-out and delivery. Gov. Andy Beshear announced a similar order on Monday,…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day From Your Front Porch
We may be practicing social distancing, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate ole St. Patrick together — from afar. A public local Facebook event has been circulating, asking folks to partake in the tradition, while respecting coronavirus safety concerns. "It's St. Patrick's Day. Have a front porch, stoop or balcony? Then join us all…
Cincinnati Officials Unveil Plan for Those Experiencing Homelessness With Coronavirus Symptoms
Some Cincinnati residents who are experiencing homelessness and exhibiting possible symptoms of coronavirus COVID-19 will be housed in the city's recreation centers under a new plan revealed today. The centers will be staffed by nurses and set up so that safe social distance can be observed. So far, one such facility has been set up…
One of Cincinnati’s Oldest Manufacturers is Moving — But Not Far
You may not hear about it often, but a humming, privately-held company tucked away in Camp Washington has been churning out a core product for almost 175 years. Powell Valves has seen a civil war, two world wars, economic downturns and boom times. And soon, it will face another big change — a relocation from…
Greater Cincinnati Bars, Restaurants and Bottle Shops Offering Alcohol for Carry-Out or Delivery
On Sunday, March 15, Gov. Mike DeWine issued an order to close all Ohio bars and restaurants to sit-down service, and on Monday, March 16, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued a similar order. All of this is to stem the spread of COVID-19. And while you can't dine or drink inside of a bar or…
Covington’s Butler’s Pantry to Expand to a Market to Better Serve the Community
Butler's Pantry, a grab-and-go deli located inside Covington's RiverCenter is expanding its offerings to better serve the community amidst coronavirus concerns and mandates. Transforming into a "corner store," on top of its usual fare, like made-to-order sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, coffee and smoothies, the market will be stocking a variety of fresh and dry…
Rescheduled Dates for Greater Cincinnati Concerts Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns, Mandates
Music fans looking forward to an upcoming concert that, over the past few days, has been canceled are obviously disappointed. And it's even more of a letdown given the isolation and anxiety caused by the coronavirus-related closures and restrictions — enjoying a great live music experience would be especially rejuvenating and cathartic right about now.…
Ohio Has Extended Unemployment Benefits for Those Impacted by the Coronavirus — Here is How to Apply
Earlier this week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced an executive order expanding the state's unemployment benefits for those who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus COVID-19 or who have had to go into isolation or quarantine due to the virus. The new virus has swept across the globe. While many cases are relatively…
Jerry’s Jug House in Newport is Offering Green Beer for Carry-Out
Jerry's Jug House in Newport is looking out for everyone still committed to celebrating Saint Patrick's Day by offering green beer for carry-out. From 2-8 p.m. you can grab a crowler of the emerald beverage to drink alone or with the people in your house/apartment/etc. also social distancing/self-quarantining. https://www.instagram.com/p/B91318Coi0H Other alcohol carry-out starts at 4…
The 146th Kentucky Derby Has Been Rescheduled in the Wake of Coronavirus Outbreak
The Kentucky Derby announced this morning, March 17, that it will be rescheduling their 146th annual event due to coronavirus restrictions. The Kentucky Derby derby has been moved from May 2 to Sept. 5 and the Longines Kentucky Oaks has been moved from May 1 to Sept. 4. According to a release from the organizers,…
UC Health Announces Opening of Drive-Thru COVID-19 Screening and Testing Clinic
UPDATE: According to an email received April 6, "At this time, given the demand, UC Health’s Drive-Thru COVID-19 Screening and Testing Clinic is available for UC Health employees and first responders, only." UC Health has announced the opening of a drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing clinic on its Clifton Campus. Screenings/tests will be done by…
Boombox Buns Goes From Over-the-Rhine Walk-Up Window to Brick and Mortar
Nathan Friday is the man behind Boombox Buns, Over-the-Rhine’s source for homemade Chinese-style steamed buns, also known as baozi or bao. Boombox is the first brand within Friday’s company, Together We Eat, and it likely won’t be the last. He made his debut as a restaurateur when he opened Boombox Buns for weekend-only, walk-up-window business on…
Over-the-Rhine and Findlay Market Eateries Offering Carry-Out and/or Delivery
The OTR Chamber has put together a helpful list of restaurants in the neighborhood that are currently offering carry-out, pick-up or delivery — and they shared it with us to share with you all. Findlay Market did the same, so that list is in here, too, Here's who is offering what: 3 Sweet Girls Cakery…
A Frightening Descent: ‘Pipeline’ at Ensemble Theatre Company
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ensemble Theatre opens its 2021-22 season with a relaunch of Dominique Morisseau’s Pipeline. They staged a single performance on March 11, 2020, the night it opened, before COVID cut the production short. Its set has remained on ETC’s stage since then. CRITIC'S PICK According to statistics from the American Civil Liberties Union, black students…
Guest Tips $1,000 on Check at Hyde Park’s Oriental Wok
A guest visiting Oriental Wok's Hyde Park location left a rather generous tip for one of the restaurant's employees on March 14, proving that despite widespread uncertainty and fear with growing coronavirus concerns, the world is still looking out for each other. The Chinese restaurant, a staple in the Greater Cincinnati area for over 40…
May’s Flying Pig Marathon Rescheduled Because of Coronavirus Concerns
The 22nd-annual Flying Pig Marathon, originally slated to take place May 1-3, has been rescheduled for Oct. 9-11, 2020. In a media statement, the race said: "We’ve prided ourselves in producing the Flying Pig Marathon as a fun event that rewards the emotions and significant accomplishments of all our participants. With that, we’ve also made…
Ohio Health Director Orders Polls Closed
Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton ordered the state's polls closed for the March 17 primary over concerns about pandemic virus COVID-19. Those going to their polling places will be greeted with signs advising the locations are closed. DeWine has suggested that absentee voting be extended and that in-person voting take place June 2. In her…
Newtown’s DIY Distillery Brain Brew Lets Drinkers Customize Their Own Bottle of Whiskey in About an Hour
Brain Brew CEO Doug Hall says he doesn’t want you to buy his line of whiskey, which is now available at The Party Source. Believe me, you’ll want to — it’s some of the best whiskey I’ve had in years and sells for a fraction of top-shelf prices thanks to a new aging process he…
City of Cincinnati Issues New Social Distancing Orders to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley and City Manager Patrick Duhaney today issued new orders they say are designed to prevent the spread of the pandemic coronavirus COVID-19. So far, there have been no confirmed cases of the virus in Hamilton County, but the number of confirmed cases statewide shot up to 50 today, with 14 of…
Art Academy’s Benjamin Cook Founds the Social Distance Gallery, and It’s Already Amassed Over 14,000 Followers
Most universities, in an effort to comply with "social distancing," have moved to remote learning. For art students, this presents a particular challenge: much of their education traditionally entails exhibiting their work in public spaces. That's where @socialdistancegallery comes in. The platform is a response to the COVID-19 virus, which the World Health Organization has…
The Party Source is Offering Online Ordering and Curbside Pick-Up
Bellevue/Newport mega liquor store The Party Source (95 Riviera Drive) is offering customers online ordering and curbside pick-up. Great news if you're practicing social distancing and avoiding shopping in person, but still want alcohol. Place your order at thepartysource.com or call 859-291-4007. You can call or text when you arrive and someone will bring your order out to…
Cincinnati’s Crown Republic Gastropub Offering DIY Pasta Kits to Cook at Home
Chef Anthony Sitek of downtown's Crown Republic Gastropub and Over-the-Rhine's Losanti is offering his scratch-made pasta in DIY dinner kits that can be made at home, beginning March 16. They are available for pick-up at Crown Republic; curbside pick-up is available. Gov. Mike DeWine has issued an order to close all Ohio bars and restaurants…
‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Airing Segment About Cincinnati’s Sole Bros Sneaker Nonprofit
The Kelly Clarkson Show filmed a segment at Union Terminal in February for her talk show's #Obsessed: Good Neighborhood feature. According to a release, during that segment "she features a city and all the great things going on there." The thing that inspired her to visit the Queen City was local nonprofit The Sole Bros, who were…
A List of New Stuff to Stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and Disney+
Stuck inside? Us too. Here's everything that's already landed on — or is coming to — streaming platforms near you. From Disney+ releasing Frozen II to keep the kiddos occupied to Wayne's World providing slacker vibes for slacker times on Hulu to Netflix's bounty of originals and Amazon Prime's take on an Agatha Christie classic.…
Former Cincinnati City Councilmember Tamaya Dennard Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery, Other Charges
Former Cincinnati City Councilmember Tamaya Dennard pleaded not guilty in federal court today on bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion charges. Dennard entered her plea before federal Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman at 1:30 p.m today. Her case will continue before federal Judge Susan Dlott. A grand jury March 12 approved charges that are identical…
Cincinnati Rock Band Foxy Shazam Reschedules Sold-Out Comeback Concert at Taft Theater for This Summer
Many concert venues and clubs in Greater Cincinnati have been canceling or postponing live music events coming up in the next few weeks, usually through at least the end of the month. The most recent update from downtown's Taft Theatre stated that the venue would be postponing shows through at least April 5. But Cincinnati…
Kentucky Resident With Coronavirus Dies; State Will Ban In-Person Bar and Restaurant Service
A resident of Kentucky has died after he contracted a confirmed case of COVID-19, Gov. Andy Beshear said during a briefing today. Beshear said the state currently has 21 confirmed cases of the virus as of last night and that the state will order the closure of bars and restaurants to in-person business today. There…
Cincinnati Zoo Offering Digital Safaris During Coronavirus Closure
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is currently closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic and will remain closed until further notice. But since you can't go to the zoo, the zoo is coming to you. The institution will be offering digital alternatives to connect with its audience during this time, including hosting a series…
Here’s a List of Greater Cincinnati Restaurants Offering Carry-Out, Delivery and Curbside Pick-Up
We put a call out on our website and social media asking restaurants to share with us their different carry-out, delivery and pick-up options going into effect after Gov. Mike DeWine issued an order to close all Ohio bars and restaurants as of 9 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued a similar…
Is Your Cincinnati Restaurant Offering Carry-Out During Ohio’s Bar and Restaurant Shut Down? Let Us Know
Gov. Mike DeWine has issued an order to close all Ohio bars and restaurants as of 9 p.m. Sunday, March 15 in light of the coronavirus pandemic. "We are literally at a crucial, crucial, crucial stage," DeWine said today in a press conference, emphasizing that the order was designed to save lives. That closure applies…
DeWine Orders Bars, Restaurants Closed to Dine-In Customers in Ohio in Response to Coronavirus
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced today that his administration will order the closure of all bars and restaurants in the state at 9 p.m. tonight. DeWine stressed that carryout and delivery would still be allowed, but that sitting and eating or drinking in establishments would be forbidden for the time being. "We are literally at…
DeWine: Ohio Considering Ordering Restaurants, Bars to Close
In response to the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the state, Gov. Mike DeWine's administration is considering an order that would require the state's restaurants and bars to close, he said on cable news shows today. DeWine also revealed that Ohio schools may not reopen this season due to the virus. "The experts tell us…
Some Local Musicians Continue to Play Greater Cincinnati Shows But Most Touring Acts Have Postponed Concerts Amid Coronavirus Concern
In the wake of coronavirus concerns, recommendations and, in Ohio, mandates over public gatherings, most touring musical acts have canceled imminent tour dates — and sometimes full, lengthy tours. In Greater Cincinnati, it's difficult to find any touring bands or solo acts that haven't at least postponed dates. Larger venues in Ohio hosting touring artists…
Where Have Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Popped Up in Ohio and Kentucky?
Cases of coronavirus COVID-19 continue to emerge in Ohio and Kentucky as the global pandemic increases its foothold in the U.S. But those confirmed cases haven't been evenly spread across those states, and none have been confirmed in Hamilton County or Northern Kentucky just yet. Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton said she believed…
Kroger to Limit Hours in Greater Cincinnati, Other Markets in Response to Coronavirus
Cincinnati-based grocery giant Kroger will limit the hours its stores are open in Greater Cincinnati and other markets as part of its strategy to respond to coronavirus COVID-19, the Cincinnati Business Courier reports. Those reductions in operating hours will allow staff to restock shelves and clean the stores, the company says. Kroger locations around Cincinnati…
Cincinnati Zoo and Newport Aquarium Among Latest Closures Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has announced it will be closing to the public starting Sunday, March 15 for the safety of its staff and the public during the current COVID-19 outbreak. The institution says it will remain closed until further notice. It will also be canceling or postponing "any large events of 100+…
Beshear: Kentucky Now Has At Least Three New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said today that Kentucky has confirmed at least three, but possibly as many as five, new cases of coronavirus COVID-19. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state to at least 14. Confusion over whether two reported cases from a lab at the University of Louisville were new…
From Film to Streaming to TV Series: What’s the Best Way to Translate a Story from Page to Screen?
What’s the best way to translate a story from the page into a more life-like form? The new media landscape expands the possibilities in intriguing ways. Once upon a time, live theater ushered words and characters to eager audiences, granting life beyond the reader’s imagination. Then film captured motion, creating an opportunity to share and…
ArtsWave Announces Cancelations While Calling Attention to Sustaining Support for Local Arts
Heeding Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's order to prohibit public events of 100 persons or more — in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 — ArtsWave released a statement yesterday calling attention to the impact it will have on working artists and also announcing the cancelation of OTR Arts Day, meant to take…
Greater Cincinnati Bar and Restaurant Owners Discuss Impact of Coronavirus on Small Businesses
UPDATE: On Sunday, March 15, Gov. Mike DeWine passed an order closing all bars and restaurants. This does not include carry-out or delivery. After Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine passed an executive order on Thursday, March 12 prohibiting mass gatherings of 100 or more to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, a slew of event…
CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati Celebration is Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
In light of the global COVID-19 outbreak, CityBeat has made the decision to postpone our annual Best of Cincinnati event, which was scheduled for Wednesday, March 25. While disappointed, the health and safety of event attendees, vendors and staff are the highest priority for our business. We are following the lead of our city, state…
Here’s How to Make Toilet Paper Out of CityBeat Newspapers
Things are getting weird out there, folks. If you've hopped on social media or watched the news over the past several days, you're probably quite familiar with the COVID-19 virus and concerns that have swept across the world. Businesses are temporarily shutting down, events are being canceled or rescheduled, and everybody is buying up all…
Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center and Taft Museum to Close for Three Weeks Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center and Taft Museum of Art have released a joint press release announcing that they will all be closing for three weeks — from today through April 3 — over COVID-19 concerns. "You can imagine how difficult it was to come to a decision about closing the three art…
DeWine: 13 Cases of Coronavirus in Ohio; Four Reported Cases in Greater Cincinnati
There are 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Ohio, though many more cases are probably going undetected, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton said today. That number includes four cases discovered by UC Health at its West Chester facility — the first confirmed in Greater Cincinnati. Those cases…
Coronavirus: How Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Schools Are Addressing Food Insecurity
As school closures are announced nationwide, the effects of COVID-19 are becoming real for millions of students and their families, including those in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Cincinnati Public Schools — which has about 36,000 students — announced on March 12 that it will cease in-person instruction beginning March 17 until April 3 per Ohio…
UC Health Confirms First Coronavirus Cases in Greater Cincinnati
UC Health has announced the first confirmed COVID-19 cases in Greater Cincinnati. Four patients were seen at UC Health’s West Chester Hospital and treated and released. No further details were given. COVID-19 UPDATE: UC Health confirms that four patients have tested positive for COVID-19. Initially seen at UC Health’s West Chester Hospital, they have been…
Krohn Conservatory Postponing Opening of 25th-Annual Butterfly Show, Closing Until Further Notice
Krohn Conservatory has announced it will be closed until further notice as of 5 p.m. Friday, March 13. They said in a release that also means that the opening of their 25th-annual butterfly show, Butterflies of Bali, is postponed. It was slated to open March 21, feature thousands of butterflies and pay tribute to the…
Camp Washington’s Wave Pool Offers Online Live-Streaming Option for Upcoming Exhibition Openings
On March 12, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced an order to prohibit mass gatherings — aka 100 or more persons in a single space — in the state in response to concerns over the COVID-19 virus. Along with Mayor John Cranley declaring a state of emergency on March 11, this has triggered the cancellation of…
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to Close Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will close all of its 41 locations at 6 p.m. today in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The library will remain open as a polling location for March 17 primary election. All library staff will be compensated for the hours they were scheduled…
Cleveland Clinic Discovers Five New Cases of COVID-19 in First Day of Internal Testing
\\Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic told CNBC Friday morning that the hospital system had discovered five positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday, the first day of its in-house testing process. (The remarks come at the tail end of the interview embedded above, ~7:15.) Mihaljevic said that some of the new cases were patients who had alerted…
Cincinnati Rollergirls Home Opener and First Game at Xavier’s Cintas Center Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The Cincinnati Rollergirls have canceled their March 21 home opener against the Appalachian Roller Derby (Boone, North Carolina) amid current coronavirus concerns and after Gov. Mike DeWine issued an executive order prohibiting gatherings of 100 people or more. It would have been the team's first game at their new home: the Cintas Center at Xavier University. …
Rhinegeist is Closing Its Over-the-Rhine Taproom for the ‘Immediate Future’ Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Rhinegeist is closing its Over-the-Rhine taproom (1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine) for the "immediate future" to ensure the safety of its employees and the general public amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and Gov. Mike DeWine's executive order prohibiting gatherings of 100 people or more. According to a Facebook post, the brewery says, "To ensure the…
Cincinnati-Based Ultimate Air Shuttle Temporarily Suspending Flights Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Cincinnati-based Ultimate Air Shuttle has announced that they will temporarily suspend select flight destinations amid Coronavirus concerns. "In this rapidly changing environment we are all in, due to the Coronavirus 19, we have witnessed unprecedented demand changes," a press release from the airline reads. "The majority of our small to large corporations have issued travel bans until…
Here is What Area Hospitals Are Doing to Prepare for Coronavirus
Ohio's top health official says as many as 100,000 people may have novel coronavirus COVID-19 undiagnosed — a figure that could put strain on a number of the state's vital systems soon. As Ohio Health Director Amy Acton made that stunning announcement March 12, executives and physicians from five area hospital systems said they've been…
Pour-Your-Own-Drink Bar Copper and Flame to Open in Over-the-Rhine
An experiential new bar concept will be opening on Over-the-Rhine's Vine Street this summer in a space that might seem familiar. Copper and Flame will take over the space formerly occupied by The Rook OTR, a game board bar and eatery that closed last spring (and later reopened in conjunction with Harrison's Divrsion Arcade.) The bar…
MLB Postpones Start of the 2020 Baseball Season Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Major League Baseball has made the decision to delay the start of the 2020 season due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. The season was supposed to kick off with all 30 teams — including the Cincinnati Reds' home opener at Great American Ball Park — playing games on Thursday, March 26. MLB said…
Clifton’s Esquire Theatre Offering $1 Corona Beers to Say Thanks to Patrons During Coronavirus Outbreak
Clifton's Esquire Theatre is well-known for its movie offerings, from mainstream and foreign to special themed events and midnight screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. It's also about to be known for dollar beers. While many events are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled due to the current coronavirus outbreak, the Esquire Theatre is maintaining its screening…
‘Pride & Prejudice’ at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a Witty, Romantic and Feminist Take on the Austen Classic
The most popular of Jane Austen’s novels is getting the stage treatment. Witty, highly-quotable, and oozing with romance, Pride & Prejudice will grace Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s stage. Directed by Sara Clark and adapted by playwright Kate Hamill, the work has been hailed as “unlike any adaptation of Jane Austen one has seen before.” In a…
Lots of Cincinnati Events Are Getting Canceled Due to Coronavirus. Here’s Why That Is Important
By now, you've likely heard a million things about COVID-19 — a new virus that started in Wuhan, China late last year and has swept across the globe since. The virus has sickened more than 118,000 people across the globe and killed almost 4,300 at a minimum, the World Health Organization reported March 11. To…
Meet Adoptable Dogs and Raise Funds for Cincinnati’s Adore-A-Bull Rescue at the Seventh Annual Pints & Pitties
UPDATE: As of March 12, this event is still slated to occur. The rescue posted to the event page: "Hello Everyone! We have been closely monitoring as events unfold relating to the coronavirus. The health and safety of our volunteers and attendees is of the utmost importance. We will continue to monitor this situation. As…
‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ Stars to Host Live Improv Show at Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center
Improv comedy has played a huge role in the backgrounds of many of comedy’s biggest stars — troupes like Second City, the Groundlings and, more recently, UCB have essentially served as the minor leagues for Saturday Night Live since the program’s beginning. But the peak exposure for the art form itself (SNL, obviously, is scripted)…
Major League Soccer Suspending Season for 30 Days Ahead of FC Cincinnati Home Opener Over Coronavirus Concerns
Major League Soccer announced today that it will suspend its 2020 season for 30 days due to concerns over COVID-19. The suspension comes just days before FC Cincinnati's home opener at UC's Nippert Stadium. Other leagues have taken a similar route. The National Basketball Association announced last night that it is suspending its season amid…
Hamilton County Recorder Candidate Poses with Actual Recorder in Hilarious Political Ad
Democrat Eric Wolterman is running for Hamilton County Recorder, a position that several puppets in a friendly informational video Wolterman's campaign created (see below) explain as the person "keeping track of your real estate documents after you buy a home." The office also issues Veteran ID cards, military service discharge documents, living wills and power…
Colerain Township’s Big Art’s BBQ to Close After 21 Years
A Greater Cincinnati barbecue staple is permanently closing its doors after 21 years of serving the community. Big Art's BBQ, located in Colerain, announced in a Facebook post that its last day open will be March 12. After restaurant owner Big Art passed away unexpectedly in 2016, the family took over and has worked hard…
Telenovela Twists and Turns in Playhouse’s ‘Destiny of Desire’
Perhaps you’ve heard of telenovelas, those soap opera-ish dramas popularized by the Telemundo channel and adored by more than 2 billion viewers worldwide. If you have, then the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of Destiny of Desire should be on your dance card in the weeks ahead. And if you haven’t, well, perhaps you…
Former Cincinnati City Councilmember Tamaya Dennard Indicted by Grand Jury
A federal grand jury indicted former Cincinnati City Councilmember Tamaya Dennard on wire fraud, bribery and attempted extortion charges, U.S. attorneys announced yesterday afternoon (March 11). Dennard has denied wrongdoing and her attorneys say she will fight the charges. The grand jury approved charges that are identical to those on which Dennard was arraigned on…
Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Canceled This Saturday
Cincinnati's St. Patrick's Parade is cancelled amid fears about the spread of COVID-19. The announcement comes after local and state officials March 12 implored organizers of mass gatherings to consider canceling those events in the face of the pandemic. “The 54th annual Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade scheduled for this Saturday, March 14th will be cancelled," Cincinnati St. Patrick's…
Pop Star Niall Horan is Coming to Cincinnati This Summer
Pop star Niall Horan — who rose to fame as a member of the group One Direction — has announced the second leg of his Nice to Meet Ya Tour and it includes a stop in Cincinnati. Horan will perform at Riverbend Music Center on July 18 with special guest Sam Fischer. Tickets ($29.50-$89.50) go…
The March 26 Reds Opening Day Parade is Canceled, Organizers Say
The 101st Reds Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, slated to be held Thursday, March 26, is being canceled or postponed according to event organizers. The Findlay Market Opening Day Parade website says, "Our 101st Anniversary Parade has been cancelled/postponed due to the Corona Virus issue." So whatever happens in the future in regards to it…
The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is Partially Canceled in Response to Coronavirus Prevention Efforts
The Cincinnati International Wine Festival has announced that it has canceled portions of its annual event as a preventative measure in response to COVID-19 updates. "In accordance with updated recommendations at the state and local level today regarding preparedness and response to COVID-19, the Cincinnati International Wine Festival is now cancelling the Grand Tastings, Education Sessions…
First Case of ‘Community Spread’ Coronavirus Confirmed in Ohio; Mayor John Cranley Declares State of Emergency for Cincinnati
Ohio officials announced today they have confirmed a fourth case of novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the state — a 53-year-old man in Stark County, where Canton is located. That case is especially alarming because the man has said he has not traveled lately and has not come in contact with anyone who has a confirmed…
Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser Planned After Car Crashes into Northern Kentucky’s The Farmstand Market & Cafe
A fundraiser is being held to benefit Union, Kentucky's Farmstand Market & Cafe after the restaurant was hit by a car on March 4. The accident happened after Farmstand was closed for the day. A dozen chefs from Greater Cincinnati restaurants are coming together for a chili cook-off on March 16 to raise funds to help…
Empanadas Aqui Opens Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in Mason
Venezuelan food truck Empanadas Aqui has opened their highly anticipated brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Mason. The eatery takes over the space formerly occupied by Troy's Cafe at 322 Reading Road. Owners Pat Fettig, Brett and Dadnitri Johnson first opened their food truck in 2014 as a way for Dadnitri, a Venezuela native, to share a taste…
Clifton Gaslight Eatery Lydia’s on Ludlow to Reopen Under New Ownership This Spring
Clifton Gaslight eatery Lydia's on Ludlow closed its doors in February, but the cafe is reviving under new ownership this spring. According to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page, a new Lydia will be taking the reins. Lydia Ludwig, who used to manage Newport on the Levee's Cosmic Coffee House, which also closed in…
Cincinnati Health Department Wants to Bridge the 25-Year Life Expectancy Gap Between These Cincinnati Neighborhoods
The average person in Cincinnati lives to be more than 76 years old. But there are some big differences in how that number actually shakes out depending on where in the city you live. And, troublingly, the city's life expectancy has dropped slightly since last decade. In Lower Price Hill, the average life expectancy is…
From Disney Villains to Buddy the Elf: the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 101st Season
The United States' oldest professional theatre for young audiences turns 101 this year. The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's 2020-21 season embraces both recent and classic childhood favorites, from a doctor that can speak to animals to an overgrown elf that pours maple syrup on his spaghetti. Here's what TCT has in store for their MainStage…
Wahlburgers Giving Away Free Sloppy Joes to Anyone with ‘Jo’ in Their Name on National Sloppy Joe Day
If you're named Joe, Joey, Josephine, Jo-Anne or even Jodie, head to Wahlburgers downtown on March 18 for a free sloppy joe. March 18 is National Sloppy Joe Day (who knew?) and the burger bar, founded by the titular Wahlbergs — Mark, Donnie and chef Paul — are giving away their "Mom's Sloppy Joe" to…
L.A. Based Metalcore Band Bad Omens to Headline Riverfront Live on Friday the 13th
L.A.-based Metalcore sensation Bad Omens has notched several impressive accomplishments in the five years since their formation. Guitarist and Richmond, Virginia resident Noah Sebastian started compiling lyrics while playing with DC-area band Immortalize with a thought toward assembling his own group. In 2015, Sebastian first recruited guitarist Nicholas Ruffilo and then-bassist Vincent Riquier, who suggested…
Founder of La Terza Coffee Opens Adesso Coffee Shop in Downtown Mason
Downtown Mason is growing, welcoming a new coffee shop to its line-up of locally owned restaurants and drinking destinations along Main Street. Adesso Coffee opened its doors on March 8, offering traditional Italian espresso beverages as well as a menu focused on seasonal bites that represent the flavors of the Ohio Valley. Shop owner and…
Avondale’s Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney Announced as Dennard Replacement on Cincinnati City Council
Cincinnati City Council will be back up to nine members shortly after it gets its second new member in a week. Councilmember P.G. Sittenfeld today announced Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney as his pick to replace Tamaya Dennard, who resigned March 2 after she was arraigned on federal bribery and extortion charges. At a news conference this…
Live Music in Greater Cincinnati: This Week’s Concerts and Club Shows (March 11-17)
WEDNESDAY 11 20TH CENTURY THEATER – Theo Katzman with Rett Madison. 8:30 p.m. Pop/Rock/Various. $20. BLIND LEMON – Thom Stephenson. 8 p.m. Acoustic. Free. CAFFÈ VIVACE – Blue Wisp Big Band. 8 p.m. Big Band Jazz. $10. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT – Phil DeGreg Trio. 6 p.m. Jazz. Free. *MADISON THEATER – Pigeons Playing Ping…
Cincinnati Deemed Eighth Best Large City in America for College Basketball Fans
Although the NCAA tournament doesn't begin until next week, the country is already infected with March Madness thanks to the many conference tournament taking place this week. In Cincinnati, fans of Xavier and the University of Cincinnati are excited to see if their teams will win their respective conference tournaments and get an automatic bid…
Live Updates: Everything Cincinnatians Need to Know About Coronavirus
This blog will be updated frequently as new information emerges. Scroll down for general information about COVID-19. Live Updates: March 17, 7:07 p.m. Oh, yeah — it's St. Patrick's Day. Celebrate responsibly (and from a safe distance). A local Facebook event asks folks of the Queen City to pour themselves a drink and wave to…
Skirball Museum’s ‘Archie Rand: Sixty Paintings From the Bible’ is an Exhibition of Biblical — and Comical — Proportions
Rendered in expressionistic comic-book style, Adam and Eve — yes, that Adam and Eve — stand aghast by the tree of life as a snake coils around it. Animals blur in the background and a thickly-outlined speech bubble protrudes from the man’s mouth: “WE’RE NAKED.” Double underline. That’s how the Skirball Museum’s current exhibition, Archie Rand:…
Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden Both Cancel Cleveland Rallies, Citing Coronavirus Concerns
Both of the front-running Democratic presidential primary contenders have canceled rallies in Cleveland tonight over concerns about the fast-spreading COVID-19 virus. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has canceled his rally, scheduled to be held Tuesday (March 10) at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, according to an email sent out by his campaign. Mike…
When and Where to Watch the Local NCAA Teams During Conference Tournament Play This Week
Experts are predicting most of the regional men's collegiate basketball teams are likely to get into the NCAA tournament this year, but winning their respective conference tournaments this week would give them an automatic bid. Dayton doesn't have to worry too much right now about that, though — in the midst of a historic season,…
Hamilton County Board of Elections Will Move 24 Polling Locations in Senior Living Facilities Over COVID-19 Concerns
A day after the state of Ohio confirmed its first three cases of COVID-19, and just a week before the state's primary election, state officials have asked that polling locations in senior citizen living facilities be moved. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose ordered the move this week. Twenty-four locations in Hamilton County are in…
Black Sabbath and Dio Drumming Legend Vinny Appice Returns to Cincinnati to Rock with Local Musicians for Sabbath Tribute
This Saturday (March 14) at the Blue Note in Harrison, Ohio sees the return of Supertzar: An Evening of Black Sabbath, a tribute to the Hard Rock pioneers that features some veteran local musicians and a very special guest — legendary drummer Vinny Appice, a former member of Black Sabbath who appeared on the band's…
Underground Hip Hop Fave R.A.P. Ferreira to Play Urban Artifact This Week
When your given initials spell out the word “RAP,” is a stage name really necessary? For New England emcee Rory Allen Phillip Ferreira, doing so would have once been too obvious a choice, smacking of predestination. Instead, he’s spent the last decade writing himself into narratives of his own creation. Since the release of his…
Lakota Schools to Close Friday in a Test Run for Possible COVID-19 Response
A local school district is closing this Friday to test its remote learning procedures in case a longer-term shutdown is necessary due to coronavirus COVID-19. In a message sent to parents, Lakota Local Schools Superintendent Matthew Miller said that students are to do classwork remotely on March 13. “The purpose of this exercise is simply…
Jaw-Dropping Young Blues Guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram to Rock The Mad Frog
Talk about pressure. When jaw-dropping guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram was just 19, Rolling Stone called him the possible “future of Blues” and compared him to unparalleled guitar gods B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Prince. Ingram certainly has the chops to take on such lofty expectations, concocting a sound fueled by his booming voice and soulful,…
Ohio State University Suspends On-Campus Classes Due to Coronavirus Concerns
In light of three recently confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Cuyahoga County, Ohio (by Cleveland), the Ohio State University has issued an update and some guidelines on its website "being proactive in an effort to prevent illness and continue the important work of the university," a release says. To limit exposure, the school has decided to…
Cincinnati Singer Secures Spot on Nick Jonas’ Team on ‘The Voice’
Mason, Ohio native Michael Williams just nailed his blind audition on the 18th season of NBC singing competition The Voice, securing a spot on coach Nick Jonas' team. Blind auditions are just what they sound like: The coaches — Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton — turn their little rotating sci-fi space chairs…
Prog Legends King Crimson and Frank Zappa’s Band are Coming to Southwestern Ohio This Summer
Last year, Prog Rock/Art Rock legends King Crimson celebrated their 50th anniversary with an extensive tour. They're keeping up the roadwork in 2020 with a just-announced summer North American tour with The Zappa Band, a group featuring members of Frank Zappa's old backing group. The We Paint Electric Rhythm Colour Tour will be coming to…
Skyline Chili Offering a 3-Way with Green Noodles for Saint Patrick’s Day
Skyline Chili is bringing back its "Green Way" to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. For one day only — March 17 — Skyline locations will be offering 3-ways, 4-ways and 5-ways with "shamrock green" pasta. This decade-old tradition "is a fun way to celebrate Cincinnati’s long-standing Irish history and heritage," says a release. The dish does not…
DeWine: Three Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Ohio
Three cases of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine announced this afternoon. DeWine declared a state of emergency in Ohio following the revelation. "The state of emergency that I've declared in #Ohio is a legal necessity that allows state departments and agencies to better coordinate in their response," DeWine tweeted…
Bread and Puppet Theater Brings Whimsy, Sourdough Rye and a Rabble-Rousing Good Time to Price Hill
UPDATE: Bread and Puppet Theater’s Diagonal Life: Theory and Praxis has been postponed, according to event organizers. A date has yet to be announced. It is a known fact that Peter Schumann can make at least two things: larger-than-life paper mache puppets and some very good loaves of sourdough rye bread. As he well should —…
PJ Harvey Documentary to Screen at The Woodward Theater in April
The 2019 documentary film A Dog Called Money will be screened at The Woodward Theater next month. The movie, which chronicles the extensive and unique creative process behind acclaimed British singer/songwriter PJ Harvey's 2016 album, The Hope Six Demolition Project, will be shown on April 14 at 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are available now for…
Cincinnati is One of the Unhappiest Cities in America
According to WalletHub, living in Cincinnati might be a bummer. The website just released a study ranking "2020's Happiest Cities in America" and we kind of sucked. It looked at 180ish of the largest cities in the U.S. and researched 30 "key indicators" of happiness, then put them in three categories: Emotional & Physical Well-Being,…
City of Cincinnati to Hold Summit Tuesday on Coronavirus Preparations
The City of Cincinnati will hold an event Tuesday to update key groups about its preparations for COVID-19, a novel variant of the coronavirus that can cause respiratory illness and, in rare cases, death. The disease, which was first reported in the Wuhan area of China, has spread rapidly to other parts of the world…
Ratt, Skid Row, Slaughter and Cinderella’s Tom Keifer to Bring ’80s Metal Package Tour to Cincinnati
Some ’80s Heavy Metal hitmakers are teaming up for "The Big Rock Summer Tour," which will bring them to Cincinnati in June. The tour featuring Ratt, Skid Row, Slaughter and Cinderella's Tom Keifer — four bands that, according to a tour press release, have collectively sold more than 60 million albums — will come to…
Kentucky Reporting There are Now Four Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus in the State
On Friday, March 6, the public was notified that the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Ohio's neighboring states of Kentucky and Indiana. Both Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb have declared a state of emergency in their respective states. The first Kentucky case was confirmed in Lexington and that patient…
Cincinnati City Councilmember Will Propose Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags
An ordinance Cincinnati City Councilmember Chris Seelbach will propose today (March 9) would bar grocery stores and restaurants from issuing single-use plastic bags. If approved, establishments would be able to charge at least 5 cents for thicker, multi-use plastic bags or paper bags that are fully recyclable and made of at least 40 percent recycled…
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are Both Coming to Ohio on Tuesday
UPDATE: Sanders' campaign sent out a time change email stating the rally, now held with Bernie 2020 National Co-Chair Senator Nina Turner, will take place at 7:30 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. Doors still open at 6 p.m. and the location is still the same. Both Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders are coming to…
First Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Kentucky and Indiana
The first cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ohio's neighboring states of Kentucky and Indiana. The Kentucky case is in Lexington; the Indiana case is in Marion County (where Indianapolis is located). Both individuals are in isolation and the Lexington patient is in a medical facility receiving treatment; the Indiana patient is just described…
The 17 Best Ways to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Cincinnati
It’s rare for Cincinnatians to run out of reasons to gather and drink beer on the weekend, but Saint Patrick’s Day brings a distinct level of “enthusiasm” to the activity. It would probably be easier to make a guide of places not offering some variation of green drink specials and Irish music to celebrate the boozy holiday, but…
Gold Star Is Giving Away Two 24K Gold 3-Ways on Saint Patrick’s Day
Cincinnati's Gold Star chili is giving away two 24K gold 3-ways on Saint Patrick's Day: one original-recipe meaty one and one made with Beyond Meat for vegetarians. Each dish is worth $300. And they are entirely edible, like, except for the plate. Not only will the lucky winners receive golden 3-ways, they will also receive…
Lauryn Hill Returns to Cincinnati for Headlining Taft Theatre Show
Have you ever heard parents with just one kid joke that they “got it right on the first try” when asked why they’re not having more children? That might not be why acclaimed Soul/Hip Hop/Pop singer/songwriter Lauryn Hill has only made one studio album, but the answer would be sufficient. Though she has done impressive…
Pixar’s ‘Onward’ is Predictably Solid Family Fare
Like virtually all Pixar films, from 1995's Toy Story to 2017's Coco, the premise of Onward, which opens Friday (March 6) in wide release, is built on solid imaginative foundations. Set in a fantasy land that resembles suburban U.S.A., the film is a standard teenage quest story in which the protagonists happen to be trolls…
Nonprofit Batavia Radio Station WOBO to Host Third-Annual ‘Bluegrash Bash’ Festival in June
This June, Batavia, Ohio radio station WOBO (listen at 88.7 FM or wobofm.com) is bringing to Owensville, Ohio an impressive lineup of popular and acclaimed Bluegrass acts for its third-annual Bluegrass Bash, a four-day music festival at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Running June 4-7, the festival is a fundraiser for the radio station, which has…
Alaska Airlines Coming to CVG, Will Offer Daily Flights to Seattle
Want to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport directly from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport? Starting Aug. 18 you can on Alaska Airlines. According to a release from CVG, Cincinnati is the 93rd nonstop destination served from Alaska Airlines' hub in Seattle and "will connect two dynamic regions, each with thriving technology and business centers." “The…
Does a New Ohio House Bill Level the Playing Field, or Single Out Transgender Youth?
Defenders of LGBTQ rights contend new legislation in Ohio is part of a broader effort across the country to undermine equality. The bill would exclude transgender students from participating in sports that match their gender identity. HB 527 would apply to all public schools and colleges, as well as private schools that are members of a…
Ohio Child Welfare Agencies Cope with High Turnover
Ohio's child welfare agencies are grappling with historically high caseloads, and there's often not enough resources to provide timely services to children and their families. One in four Ohio caseworkers left his or her position in 2017, and turnover is even higher in some counties. Sara Wright, children's services administrator for the Champaign County Department…
ArtsWave’s Power of Her Day Features 50 Free Female-Centric Events, Exhibits and Performances in a Single Day
From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 7, seven area arts organizations and venues are hosting more than 50 different performances, exhibits and events during ArtsWave's Power of Her Day. The day features "female-centric, female-storied, female-led and female-involved works of all types," says an ArtWorks release, and is a single-day sampling of their season-wide women-focused initiative, which…
Rev. Al Sharpton to Speak at National Underground Railroad Freedom Center This Summer
Rev. Al Sharpton will be in Cincinnati July 23 to offer the keynote address during The State of Black Culture event at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Vibe Cincinnati, the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce are hosting the free event, which…
Ohio’s Primary Election is March 17. Here’s What You Need to Know
It's that time again — primary season is here in Ohio, and with it, all the usual political debates, campaign mailers and yard signs. Primary elections usually have lower turnout than general elections, but there are plenty of contests worth voters' attention this year on the local level. And oh yeah — Ohio voters will…
Ohio March 17 Primaries: 1st Congressional District
Two Democrats are competing for the chance to take on Republican congressional veteran U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot in his district that includes the western portion of Hamilton County and all of Warren County. Clifton healthcare executive and former Cincinnati Board of Health member Kate Schroder has scored the Hamilton County Democratic Party's endorsement in that…
Ohio March 17 Elections: Democratic Party Primary for Hamilton County Prosecutor
The contest within the Democratic Party over who will take on Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters this November has been a relatively quiet one, but it could prove pivotal. The prosecutor's office is one of the last Republican strongholds in a county that used to be mostly red, and Democrats have salivated over the prospect…
Ohio March 17 Elections: Issue 7 — Hamilton County Metro Bus and Road Levy
One issue voters won't have to wait until November to see all the way through: a proposed .8 percent Hamilton County sales tax increase for the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority's Metro bus service. Some of the money from that tax levy would also pay for infrastructure upgrades on local roads and bridges that also…
Ohio March 17 Election: Hamilton County Commission Primaries
Democrats have a three-way race to consider for an open seat on the Hamilton County Commission left by the retirement and passing of former commissioner and long-time political powerhouse Todd Portune. Former State Reps. Alicia Reece and Connie Pillich and community activist Kelli Prather are battling it out for that seat, which is currently occupied…
Cincinnati Mexican Restaurant Goes Viral After Owner Helps Elderly Customers with Meal
Amid the clamor of the ongoing presidential election cycle, an international coronavirus freakout and local city council drama (again), you couldn’t be blamed for wanting some positive news. Allow us to counter the chaos with a heartwarming story to cheer your mid-week slump. On Feb. 23, Cincinnatian Ashley White was enjoying a meal at Los…
Ohio March 17 Election: Democratic Party Presidential Primary
The race to become the Democratic Party's nominee to challenge President Donald Trump has changed rapidly in the past week, with Super Tuesday results tilting advantage in the race from left-leaning U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont to moderate former Vice President Joe Biden. Now that Super Tuesday — when 13 states conduct their primaries…
Northern Kentucky’s Unataza Coffee and Rüya Collaborate on Special International Women’s Day Pop-Up
Turkish coffee pop-up Rüya is partnering with Dayton, Kentucky's Honduran cafe Unataza Coffee on a special International Women's Day event. The collaboration celebrates the strong immigrant women in the Cincinnati community by offering a taste of each of the owners' home countries and a connection through coffee. "Cup by cup, conversation by conversation, we both…
ASCAP Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Cincinnati’s Jimmy B’s Bar & Grill Over Styx, Peter Frampton Covers
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers — better known as ASCAP — has filed a lawsuit against Cincinnati's Jimmy B's Sports Bar & Grill over claims of copyright infringement. The performance-rights group collects licensing fees from those who use their members' music, then redistributes the money to the members ASCAP represent — a…
Ohio March 17 Elections: Hamilton County Sheriff Democratic Party Primary
One of the most contentious primary races so far in the county has been the battle between incumbent Democrat Sheriff Jim Neil and his challenger and one-time employee, former Justice Center Commander Charmaine McGuffey. McGuffey got the Hamilton County Democratic Party's endorsement in January — unusual for someone challenging an incumbent in a primary. Neil…
Longtime CityBeat Film Critic tt stern-enzi on His New ‘(Re)view’ Esquire Theatre Series
tt stern-enzi has nearly two decades of film criticism under his belt. Now you can dive into the works that shaped his career via a recently debuted Esquire Theatre series. Full disclosure: stern-enzi has written regularly for CityBeat since 2001 and was a longtime contributor to the Dayton City Paper up until its closure in…
Longtime David Letterman Bandleader Paul Shaffer Celebrates the Queen City’s Musical Roots with the Cincinnati Pops
In 2017 ahead of his scheduled (and ultimately canceled) show at Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, Ohio, Paul Shaffer, longtime bandleader for David Letterman’s classic late-night talk shows was asked by CityBeat’s Steven Rosen about some of his most memorable moments from his time on TV and he cited backing up James Brown as “the most…
Country Music Hitmakers LANCO Play Bogart’s This Weekend
Brandon Lancaster is living the dream — literally. The frontman of LANCO has seen the hit single “Greatest Love Story” top the Country charts. But having the hit single isn’t the dream he’s talking about. It’s what he sees on stage night to night, as an outgrowth of the single’s success, that has Lancaster smiling.…
Chicago Indie Rock Duo Ohmme Join Soften for Free Cincinnati Show This Weekend
The best installments in NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts series are the sets that defy their cramped space, not merely stripping down the artists’ studio sound, but opening up new avenues of sound. In Ohmme’s case, though, the inverse is true. Armed with two electric guitars and a drummer, the Chicago-based duo of Macie Stewart and…
Downtown’s Lloyd Library Celebrates ‘Women and Nature in the Arts, Sciences and Letters’ with a New Exhibit
As the United States celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, the Lloyd Library and Museum opens an apt exhibition: Women and Nature in the Arts, Sciences and Letters. Described as a “tribute to the female scientists, authors, artists and illustrators in the Lloyd collections,” the show features works by the likes of Maria Sibylla…
Purrfect Day Cat Cafe to Open in Covington This Summer
Great news for feline lovers (and folks who enjoy coffee): A cat cafe will soon open up shop in Covington. Purrfect Day Cafe is slated to open early this June next to Libby's Southern Comfort. According to Northern Kentucky native and cafe "purrprietor" Chuck Patton, the cafe will collaborate with local animal shelter Kenton County…
Coppin’s at Hotel Covington to Raise Funds for Those Affected by Devastating Nashville Tornado Via Signature Cocktail
A devastating tornado ripped through the East Nashville area on March 3, killing 24 and leaving many more missing, with ruined homes and businesses in its wake. And the local Coppin's at Hotel Covington has decided to lend a hand to those affected by supporting Nashville service workers and their community. Now through March 22,…
FUSIAN Offers Limited-Time Lobster Sushi Roll Collaboration with Luke’s Lobster
FUSIAN loves making collaboration sushi rolls with both local and national businesses and past mash-ups have included a barbecue sushi roll with Eli's BBQ and a hot chicken roll with Columbus' Hot Chicken Takeover. This current limited-time collaboration revisits a 2018 relationship with Luke's Lobster, a sustainable fishery that sources its lobster from Maine. The…
Learn How to Restore Your Historic Home During the NKY Restoration Weekend
Do you own one of Greater Cincinnati's myriad historic homes? Do you have issues finding things like correctly sized doors, window weights or wooden baseboards that are half an inch taller than baseboards you can find at general hardware/homegood stores? Do you religiously watch This Old House for tips on the best way to replace…
Cincinnati Folk Singer Jake Speed Presents 22nd-Annual Woody Guthrie Celebration This Weekend
Veteran local folksinger Jake Speed is Greater Cincinnati’s foremost torchbearer of the legacy of music icon Woody Guthrie. Besides making original music that celebrates the legend's Folk music blueprints (including Guthrie's lyrical mix of humor, passion and social justice), more than two decades ago Speed hosted his first WoodyFest, playing Woody tunes and spinning Woody…
Betsy Sundermann Sworn in on Cincinnati City Council
West Side Hamilton County Probate Court Magistrate Elizabeth "Betsy" Sundermann was sworn in as a Cincinnati City Councilmember today (March 4), replacing fellow Republican Amy Murray, who is leaving for a job in the Trump administration. "Cincinnatians place their trust in us to do the best for them, and that's what we have to do,"…
Cincy Shakes’ 2020-21 Season Boasts Tales of Laughter, Tragedy, History and a Taste of the Future
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s just-announced 27th season offers another collection of works broadly defined as classics — not just plays by the Bard, but legendary storytelling from American and British playwrights and novelists. Three shows on the company’s Over-the-Rhine stage are adaptations of great movies. And one that’s very recent imagines a future story about British…
Cincinnati Zoo’s Fiona Will Send You a Personalized Message Through the Cameo App
You can now send (or receive, if you're lucky) a personalized message from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's famed hippo princess Fiona through the Cameo app. Of course, Fiona is a hippo and cannot speak English — that we know of — but she may munch on some lettuce and nuzzle her mom Bibi…
Film ‘Emma.’ Serves Up a Vibrant, Delectable Take on the Jane Austen Classic
As the titular Emma, Anya Taylor-Joy never utters “Ugh, as if!,” the famous words of her modern counterpart Cher Horowitz in the Clueless adaptation. But she exudes them in every judgmental side-eye and snarky eyebrow arch. Love or loathe this spoiled heroine, director Autumn de Wilde’s take on this Jane Austen tale is, in a…
Legislation Seeking to End Ohio’s Death Penalty Coming to State Senate
A bipartisan group of state senators is sponsoring legislation seeking to end Ohio's death penalty, supporters announced at a news conference today. State Sens. Nickie J. Antonio, a Democrat, and Peggy Lehner, a Republican, are joint sponsors of the legislation. Republican State Sen. Kristina Roegner will be a co-sponsor. Antonio says she and others have…
World-Renowned DJ Steve Aoki Uses His Platform for More Than Just Music
Of all the fascinating bullet points on Steve Aoki’s curriculum vitae — son of late Benihana founder Rocky Aoki, owner/operator of renowned independent label Dim Mak, in-demand producer/remixer/collaborator, author and tireless philanthropist — perhaps the one that stands out in the boldest relief would be “one of the world’s most acclaimed DJs.” As it happens,…
‘Steven Universe: The Movie’ is Coming to the Big Screen in Greater Cincinnati as Part of Nationwide Sing-A-Long Event
On Monday, March 23, movie theaters across the country will be showing Steven Universe: The Movie on the big screen for the first time. Presented by Fathom Events, fans are encouraged to interact with the film for the nationwide "Sing-A-Long Event," so brush up on the lyrics to the movie musical's songs if you're planning…
Who Will Fill Cincinnati City Councilmember Tamaya Dennard’s Seat? Here’s What We Know
Cincinnati City Councilmember Tamaya Dennard resigned March 2 following allegations from federal attorneys that she accepted $15,000 in exchange for votes on public business. Now, one of her fellow Democrats on council must wrestle with how to replace her. Cincinnati's charter requires a councilmember to designate one of their colleagues to appoint their replacement should…
Classic Hamilton Drive-In Movie Theater Opens for the Season This Weekend
Pack up your blankets and gas up the whip: Hamilton's Holiday Auto Theater is kicking off the season this weekend. Returning for its 72nd year, the classic drive-in movie theater will screen two films on March 6 and 7: animated film Onward at 7:15 p.m. and The Call of the Wild, featuring Harrison Ford at 9 p.m. Tickets…
Kitty Brew Cat Cafe is Hosting an ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Release Party
Animal Crossing: New Horizons, one of the year's most hotly anticipated video games, will hit the shelves later this month (March 20). It comes eight years after the popular franchise's New Leaf installment, so suffice it to say, fans are beyond hyped. (And freaking out over the fact you can toast bread, among other new features.) If…
Obscure Foreclosure Process Snubs Ohio Taxpayers
For years, Elliot Feltner's father-in-law operated an auto body shop in Cleveland. Later in life, a stroke debilitated the old mechanic, and his care proved a heavy burden for Feltner's wife, Linda. Not long after burying her father, in 2009, Linda Feltner discovered her chronic cough was more than just bronchitis: it was cancer. She…
Bill in Ohio House of Representatives Would Outlaw Abortion if Roe v. Wade Falls
As the U.S. Supreme Court begins hearing what could be a pivotal abortion case out of Louisiana today, an Ohio lawmaker is preparing for the potential repeal of Roe v. Wade. Clermont County State Rep. John Becker, a Republican, introduced a bill yesterday that would forbid abortions in Ohio unless a mother's life or major…
10 Things You Can Do While Washing Your Hands for the CDC-Recommended 20 Seconds
Human hands are gross — amazing for doing things that require opposable thumbs, like texting, opening bananas, driving cars, etc., but are generally covered in poop. Fecal bacteria is everywhere (Popular Science has a list of shitty places in a story titled "You cannot escape poop bacteria") and if you don't wash your hands, that…
Cincinnati Band The Grove Hosts Fifth-Annual Cancer Research Benefit Concert This Weekend
Cincinnati Rock band The Grove recently released a new single, “Seven Pounds,” and they’re also gearing up for the fifth edition of their annual charity concert, which features an overflowing lineup of some of the Queen City area’s best and brightest musical acts. Those two career benchmarks represent a true “circle of life” moment in…
Evanston’s Sugar + Cream Coffee House Announces Grand Opening Date
Cincinnati's Evanston neighborhood will soon be home to a new cafe called Cream + Sugar Coffee House in the space once occupied by a coffeeshop called Community Blend. The shop is owned by two African-American women, Taren Kinebrew and Crystal Grace, who have been friends for over three decades and have individual businesses and nonprofit organizations…
Cincinnati Indie Rock Greats Wussy Host Hometown Tour Kick-Off Concert This Week
It’s been a while since Cincinnati Indie Rock heroes Wussy have toured as a full five-piece. The group’s Chuck Cleaver, Lisa Walker and John Erhardt have done trio dates around the Midwest as part of a “living room” tour (playing small, intimate DIY gigs in places like St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis), while in December…
Live Music in Greater Cincinnati: This Week’s Concerts and Club Shows (March 4-10)
WEDNESDAY 04 BLIND LEMON – Tom Roll. 8 p.m. Acoustic. Free. CAFFÈ VIVACE – Blue Wisp Big Band. 8 p.m. Big Band Jazz. $10. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT – Josiah Wolf Trio. 6 p.m. Jazz. Free. MEMORIAL HALL – Dave Mason. 8 p.m. Rock. Sold out. MOTR PUB – Ricky Nye & Matt Wiles. 10…
Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills Named One of Insider’s Most ‘Beautiful Places You Didn’t Know Existed’
Online publication Insider recently put together a round-up highlighting beautiful lesser-known destinations in the U.S. The list recognizes 20 beautiful locations ranging from the Pelindaba Lavender Farm in San Juan County, Washington to Soldier Pass Trail in Sedona, Arizona with photographs showing off their beauty. And an Ohio landmark happened to land a spot on the…
