Jul 21 – Aug 4, 2021
Cincinnati’s Roller Skating Community Breeds Inspiration, Entrepreneurship and a Few Thrown Elbows
Son Volt Plans Cincinnati Tour Stop in September
30 years ago, the future of Alternative Country was in question as Uncle Tupelo, one of the pioneers of the genre, disbanded. Upon release of the band's debut album, it looked as if Uncle Tupelo would be at the top of the Alternative Country charts for years to come — that is until singer and songwriter Jay Farrar…
Cincinnati Ice Cream Legend James T. Aglamesis Honored with Street Designation
A beloved ice cream parlor owner who passed earlier this year soon will have a lasting honor. Cincinnati City Council unanimously voted Aug. 4 to give Allston Street in Oakley the honorary secondary name of James T. Aglamesis Way, so named for the longtime purveyor of Cincinnati's famous Aglamesis Bro's Ice Cream and Candy. Also…
Touring Roundup: The Boxmasters (Billy Bob Thornton!), Sun Volt, The Killers Make Cincinnati Plans
As we begin to move into the fall months, indoor concert venues across the Queen City are beginning to fill their lineups for September and October. This week’s roundup features a number of Rock and Country artists that will be performing at various venues throughout the city. The Boxmasters, Aug. 14, Top Cats Known for…
Jason Mraz Talks About His Feel-Good New Album in Advance of Friday’s Show at the ICON Music Center
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz says he was actually looking for a way to stay home when everything shutdown because of the pandemic. “I do love touring,” he says via phone from his San Diego home. “Plus, the other crew members and musicians get to work when I work. But you’re also just chasing a carrot. In…
Universities in Greater Cincinnati Make COVID-19 Safety Plans for Fall
Like they've done throughout the pandemic, institutions of higher learning in Greater Cincinnati are preparing for another semester of COVID-19 safety protocols. But this time, precautions may look a little different, depending on the school. As the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus quickly spreads throughout Kentucky and Ohio, the Centers for Disease Control…
LGBTQ+ Community and Allies Raise Voices After Anti-Trans Speaker at Crossroads Church
Members of Cincinnati's LGBTQ+ community and their allies are asking Crossroads Church in Oakley to support everyone — or to stop pretending. On July 18, David Mahan gave a controversial guest sermon at Crossroads that included transphobic notions, angering local activists and even some members of the Crossroads congregation, people have told CityBeat on background.…
Recent Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Openings: Nine New Places to Nosh
Summer is here, and Cincinnati’s food scene is heating up. Here are nine recent additions if you’re looking for somewhere new to eat. Oakley Kitchen Food Hall Greater Cincinnati’s culinary scene is rapidly expanding, and with the opening of incubator kitchen and event space Oakley Kitchen Food Hall, area chefs and food entrepreneurs have the…
Kentucky’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Soars to 10%, Highest Since June
The highly transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus is showing no signs of slowing down in Kentucky, it seems. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear shared some sobering figures during a media briefing on Monday, saying that the Commonwealth has experienced 38 straight days of its COVID-19 test positivity rate increasing (the positivity rate is the number…
Proud Hound Ethical Coffee Roaster Has Opened a Café and Southern-Inspired Kitchen in Silverton
If you’re standing in the lobby of Proud Hound Coffee’s recently opened Silverton café and are reminded of Wes Anderson’s aesthetic, that’s intentional. Co-founders Daniel Smith and David Holman are big fans of the film director. Similar to Anderson’s films, the brand’s distinctive color palette, geometric symmetry and minimal-but-playful atmosphere make it instantly recognizable. A…
Ohio Redistricting Commission, Lawmakers Set to Meet to Redraw State’s Congressional and Legislative Maps
New congressional and legislative maps will soon start to take shape in Ohio. The Ohio Redistricting Commission convenes for the first time this Friday, ahead of August 16, when the U.S. Census Bureau is set to release key demographic data used for redistricting. Jeniece Brock, policy and advocacy director for the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, which…
Sungaze Releases Powerful Sophomore Album, This Dream, in the Shadow of — and Partially Inspired By — the Pandemic
Dreams are among the oddest dichotomies in the human experience. Whether in the context of our aspirations and goals for an unwritten future or the non-linear arthouse movies our brains concoct while we’re sleeping, dreams are incredibly powerful and yet delicately ephemeral. We construct our lives around vaporous thoughts that lead us to an illusory…
Former Price Hill Masonic Lodge Now Home to ARCO Community, Art and Event Center
The former Price Hill Masonic Lodge that sat vacant on Price Avenue for 30 years recently gained a new identity and purpose. Local neighborhood development nonprofit Price Hill Will (PHW) acquired the building in 2014 and by 2019 secured $10 million to renovate the structure. The redone space, now called ARCO, debuted July 25 as…
Little Miami Scenic Trail Is One of the Nation’s Best Urban Trails for 2021, ‘Afar’ Magazine Says
When it comes to seeing the sights and sounds of Greater Cincinnati by foot — or by bike — we’ve known for a while that the Little Miami Scenic Trail is one of the best around. But it's always nice when other people finally catch on, isn't it? Afar magazine, a guide focused on experiential…
A New Bakery for Dogs Opens in Rookwood, Serving Scratch-Made Cookies and ‘Pupcakes’
All dogs deserve a treat, and Three Dog Bakery in Rookwood Commons has plenty of pup pastries and oven-baked goodies for your furry best friend. The Kansas City-based company, which was founded in 1989, has more than 50 retail bakeries across the globe, and now one is right here in the Queen City. The bakery…
Thousands To Take Over Ohio River This Weekend for Nation’s Largest Paddling Celebration, Paddlefest
After last year's event was landlocked due to the pandemic, Paddlefest paddlers are ready to get back into the water. Founded by a group of friends in 2001 with just 275 paddlers, the 20th Paddlefest is expecting more than 2,000 people to make their way down part of the Ohio River on Saturday, Aug. 7. …
Biden Urges State and Local Leaders to Postpone Evictions while Rental Aid Is Distributed
President Joe Biden on Monday called on state and local governments to put their own pause on federal evictions for at least two months, and urged them to use $46.5 billion provided by the coronavirus relief package for tenants and landlords. But the White House said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Cincinnati Councilmember Greg Landsman to Introduce Legislation to Empower Neighborhoods, Curb Crime
A new piece of legislation from a Cincinnati City Council member could empower neighborhoods and help prevent or reduce some of the violence and blight that the region has seen in recent years. Council member Greg Landsman said Monday that he will introduce legislation next week to re-establish the city's "Safe and Clean" fund with…
UC Health Launches First Cincinnati Clinic for COVID ‘Long-Haulers’
While infection with COVID-19 can cause everything from mild or even nonexistent symptoms to hospitalization and death, some patients who recover have lingering health issues as a result of the virus. They are known as COVID "long-haulers" or those with "long-COVID." The National Institutes of Health (NIH) officially calls the condition "post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2…
Matt Berninger of The National Covers Velvet Underground’s ‘I’m Waiting for The Man’ for Tribute Album
Matt Berninger of The National just dropped a cover of The Velvet Underground’s “I’m Waiting for The Man,” and it is fiiiiiire. The single is part of an upcoming album titled I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico, which features track-by-track covers of the Velvet Underground’s debut record. The full…
Kings Island Ends Daily Operations for 2021 Season on Aug. 15
Summer seems to have flashed by in the blink of an eye. As we enter the month of August, kids are preparing for their return to school, and a local entertainment destination is preparing to wrap up its summer season. Kings Island announced on Aug. 2 that the park will end its daily operations on…
Cincinnati’s Moonbow Medicinals Aims to Provide Herbal Care for All Wombs
Mugwort. Cramp bark. Wormwood. Raspberry leaf. Nettle. Yarrow. These are just a few of the herbs Ellie Mae Mitchell, founder of Moonbow Medicinals, regularly uses in her practice as a womb worker. Many of these same herbs historically have been used by midwives to assist women in all stages of childbirth. Mitchell — who is…
Taft’s Brewing Co. Brings Back Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Ale Collab Beer… In August
Fall is right around the corner, and two local breweries are ready to welcome the flavors of the season — albeit a tad bit earlier than we may have expected. Frisch's Big Boy and Taft's Brewing Co. have once again teamed up to bring back their beloved Pumpkin Pie Ale. The seasonal brew features notes…
Cincinnati Food Bank Barely Misses Out on $15,000 Worth of Beef in National Contest
A national beef donation contest wasn't the cash cow that a local foodbank had hoped it would be, but they still walked away with something. The Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati barely missed winning $15,000 worth of beef in a recent contest from JBS Holdings, an American food processing company. In the Beefitarian City Showdown, the Freestore…
Ohio’s Dave Yost Joins Other Attorney Generals Attempting to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined 23 other state attorneys general in a court filing asking the U.S. Supreme Court to return “the question of abortion” back to the states, and overturn Roe v. Wade. The court brief comes as the nation’s highest court considers a challenge to Mississippi’s law banning abortion at 15-weeks. The…
The Killers Coming to Newport’s New PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION This September
PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION is Newport's brand new riverfront concert venue, slated to officially open Aug. 29 — an answer to the also-freshly-minted Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center at The Banks in Cincinnati (capitalization both their own). A boon for live music fans in the area, both have indoor and outdoor stages and both have an inaugural…
Counties Near Cincinnati Have ‘Substantial’ COVID-19 Risk Thanks to Delta Variant
When COVID-19 vaccines became widely available earlier this year, Cincinnatians largely rushed to get theirs. But with a vaccination plateau and the coronavirus becoming even more transmissible in recent weeks, Southwest Ohio isn't quite out of the woods. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Hamilton County now has a "substantial" risk…
Chef Alex Chin of Cincinnati’s Shanghai on Elm (Formerly Shanghai Mama’s) Has Passed Away
The local restaurant community suffered a deep loss with the passing of Chef Alexander Chin of Shanghai on Elm over the weekend. The restaurant, which relocated and rebranded earlier this year from its longstanding location on Sixth Street as Shanghai Mama's, announced Chin's death via a Facebook post on the morning of Aug. 2. "It’s truly devastating…
Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ is a Batshit Crazy, But Watchable, Disaster
To fully understand and appreciate the demented, fuck-all phantasmagoria that is Disney’s latest beloved ride-to-feature film effort, Jungle Cruise, one has to go back 42 years to The Black Hole. Featuring an all-star cast (Anthony Perkins, Ernest Borgnine, Maximilian Schell), and a wonderfully loopy premise, The Black Hole arrived just before Christmas 1979 with ready-made merchandising that seemed…
The City Flea is Back in August with a Special Kids Market Featuring Vendors Ages 4-14
The City Flea will be back at Washington Park this weekend, but with a tiny twist. This Saturday's pop-up (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7) will also include a special Kids Market featuring mini makers ages 4-14. The City Flea has been a vital part of the small business community of Cincinnati for a decade, and…
New Delta Variant Studies Show the Pandemic Is Far from Over
The coronavirus’s Delta variant is different from earlier strains of the virus in worrying ways, health officials are discovering. And those differences may mean a return to some of the restrictions that vaccinated people thought were in the past. The variant is not only more contagious than earlier strains, it also makes people sicker. And…
City Base Cinemas Now Open Near Kenwood Towne Centre, with Two Virtual Reality Rooms and Full Bar
A new movie theater has opened near the Kenwood Towne Centre — and this one includes heated seats, virtual reality rooms and a full bar. City Base Cinemas opened July 29 in The Kenwood Collection (that building where Whole Foods and Crate & Barrel are), featuring 12 auditoriums, one of which is reserved for private…
Surprise Baby Red Panda Born at Cincinnati Zoo
A sad situation has turned into a bit of tiny, unexpected joy at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Red panda Lin has given birth to a new cub after miscarrying in May. The new baby arrived on July 16 and both are mama and cub are doing well, spending most of their time in…
Ohio’s Public Universities Expand Criminal Charges for Hazing
Ohio’s public universities say they plan to keep students convicted of criminal hazing from being a part of any of their institutions. That’s one part of what they say will be the next steps after a law expanding criminal penalties for hazing was passed by the legislature in June. The law, and the pledges announced in a…
In Kentucky, County Jails Pocketed $9 Million in Phone Call Profits During Coronavirus Pandemic
A new report finds county jails made more than $9 million from payments made for phone calls by incarcerated people, the year before and during the coronavirus pandemic. The report by Mike Harmon, the state's auditor of public accounts, examined more than 70 county jails' communication services and equipment contracts that were active between July 2019…
Ohio House Rep from Cincinnati Co-Sponsors Recreational Marijuana Bill
As marijuana becomes more mainstream, some legislators want Ohio to join the growing list of states legalizing the drug for recreational use. House Bill 210, which would legalize recreational marijuana, is co-sponsored by Democratic state Representatives Sedrick Denson of Cincinnati and Terrence Upchurch of Cleveland. Their bill would also allow for the expungement of some…
Report Reveals Growing Divide Between Ohio Wages and Rent
The gap between rent and wages continues to widen in Ohio, according to new research. The annual Out of Reach report showed the fair-market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ohio is $865. In order to afford that level of rent, as well as utilities, a household must earn at least $16.64 cents per hour. That's nearly…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Attracts More FirstEnergy Scandal Attention, Including from Hungry Democrats
In the year after the Ohio House Bill 6 scandal first broke in July 2020, much of the focus was on state Rep. Larry Householder. Householder has since been booted from the legislature and awaits trial. Attention is shifting further toward Gov. Mike DeWine as the investigation continues to develop. The governor has not been…
Fall Arrived Early: MadTree Brewing’s Pumpcan Spiced Ale is Back, Baby
August is nearly here, which means September isn't far behind, and with it comes the flavor of the season — pumpkin. If you've been looking forward to crisp autumn nights after this swelteringly thick heat, we have great news for you. Cincinnati's MadTree Brewing is ushering in the fall season early. That's right, Pumpcan is…
Beshear: Kentucky Schools Should Mask Up Due to COVID-19 Spikes, Statewide Mandates Still Possible
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was direct in his message to schools Thursday: Be smart about COVID-19 precautions or face consequences. During a media briefing on Thursday — two days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resumed recommending mask wearing — Beshear strongly pushed universal masking for Kentucky's schools that are returning to in-person…
CityBeat Is Hiring a Marketing & Events Director
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CityBeat Is Hiring a Digital Content Editor
Cincinnati CityBeat is a Euclid Media Group company. EMG is a progressive media, marketing and events company that connects local businesses with influential, culturally engaged audiences through world-class events, marketing services and fiercely independent editorial content. We grow businesses by building meaningful relationships between them and our community, while creating unique and memorable experiences in…
The Squirrels of the Ohio Statehouse Have Been Famous for 150 Years. Here’s Why
When people thought of the Ohio Statehouse, a reporter wrote in the early 1960s, one defining image came to mind: Not the important policy debates inside or the many famous figures that have traversed its halls. No, the reporter wrote. People thought of the squirrels. Since its completion in 1861, the Ohio Statehouse grounds have…
State Rep. Brigid Kelly Announces Run for Hamilton County Auditor
Last week, the ever-outspoken and questionably-Democrat Dusty Rhodes announced he would not seek reelection as Hamilton County Auditor when his term ends. This week — after a teasing a "big announcement" — State Rep. Brigid Kelly (D-Cincinnati) declared her intent to run for the seat in 2022 for the term that begins in 2023. In a July…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office to Reduce Collaboration with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Policy
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office soon will stop collaborating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on detaining people living illegally within the county. Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said Tuesday that HCSO expects to finalize a new policy soon that reduces the department's collaboration with ICE when there's not a signed judicial warrant. During a Zoom meeting…
What the CDC’s New Mask Guidance Means, and 9 Other Greater Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Wow, what a week! With the Delta variant causing COVID-19 cases to rise in Kentucky and beyond again, even the NFL is taking action. But Cincinnati also is getting one of the FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, so it hasn't been all bad news. Read the stories below to get the scoop. With COVID-19 Spiking…
REVIEW: Foo Fighters’ Sold-Out Show at ICON Music Center a ‘Loud, Glittering and Magical Night of Music’
I love live music. However, concerts made me anxious — even before the pandemic. Crowds, lines, body odor and the potential risk of someone with a gun were just necessary evils for seeing my favorite bands “live and in-person.” Thanks to COVID-19, I hadn’t been to a concert in nearly two years. While I didn’t…
Downtown’s Mercantile Library Announces Expansion, Will ‘Nearly Double’ in Size
Downtown's The Mercantile Library has some big news: They're getting bigger. The city's most magical luddite escape and unofficial Room of Requirement (for all you Harry Potter fans out there) sent an email to members today announcing the expansion. The library, located on the 11th floor of 414 Walnut St., has now acquired the building's…
10 Things To Do In Cincinnati This Weekend (July 30-Aug. 1)
From gorging on goetta to drinking some brews in the burbs, there's plenty to do in Greater Cincinnati this weekend. FRIDAY, JULY 30 Glier's Goettafest — After skipping a year due to the pandemic, Glier's Goettafest is back, bringing all of the goetta-infused creations you never knew you needed to both Newport's Festival Park on the Levee…
All of the Goetta Creations You Can Eat at This Weekend’s Glier’s Goettafest
After skipping a year due to the pandemic, Glier's Goettafest is back, bringing all of the goetta-infused creations you never knew you needed to both Newport's Festival Park on the Levee and Covington Plaza on the riverfront for two weekends of fun and flavor. The event will span eight days — July 29- Aug. 1 and Aug. 5-8…
Columbus-Based Al’s Delicious Popcorn to Bring Cincinnati-Style Chili Popcorn to Over-the-Rhine
If you're tired of consuming Cincinnati-style chili inside or on top of the usual suspects — on a 3-Way, coney, french fries or in a burrito — a Columbus-based popcorn shop is offering a novel way to get your fix. Al's Delicious Popcorn is slated to open a location on Main Street in Over-the-Rhine in…
Mason’s Sonder Brewing to Host Third-Annual Brews in the Burbs Festival
Brews in the Burbs is back this summer, bringing more than 30 Greater Cincinnati breweries together for a beer-centric celebration. The third-annual event will take place from 6-10 p.m. on July 31 at Mason's Sonder Brewing. In addition to brews, folks can expect bites from local food trucks and live music, all while contributing to…
Cincinnati Nabs a 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match for TQL Stadium
The FIFA World Cup is coming to Cincinnati. Or part of it, at least. Carl Lindner III, the majority owner of FC Cincinnati, announced via livestream Wednesday that TQL Stadium in Cincinnati's West End will host one of the 2022 World Cup Qualifying Matches for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team. The match will take…
Touring Roundup: Joan Jett, Dream Theater Plan Cincinnati Concerts
Cincinnati diversifies the genres represented at live concerts this year with the latest Rock, Soul and Metal announcements. Below, check out who's coming soon to the Queen City. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Cheap Trick, Aug. 27, PNC Pavilion The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame groups will co-headline a tour that includes a…
Art After Dark Final Friday Cocktail Parties Are Back at the Cincinnati Art Museum
After more than a yearlong hiatus, Art After Dark final Friday cocktail parties are back at the Cincinnati Art Museum. This Friday, July 30, head to the museum to celebrate and investigate current exhibit Paintings, Politics and the Monuments Men. While typically ticketed, admission to this show is free during Art After Dark. The exhibit explores…
Cincinnati Children’s Recommends All Kids Wear Masks When Returning to In-Person School
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over — and residents within the United States should take immediate measures to protect themselves and their loved ones. And Cincinnati Children's agrees. During a special address on Tuesday, CDC director Rochelle Walensky warned that the highly infectious Delta variant…
With COVID-19 Spiking Quickly, CDC Again Recommends That Everyone Mask Up Indoors — Even If You’re Vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over — and residents within the United States should take immediate measures to protect themselves and their loved ones. The best way to do that? Vaccination, experts say. During a special address on Tuesday, CDC director Rochelle Walensky warned…
Findlay Market and Sam Adams Teaming Up to Release Special ‘From the Market’ Lager
National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 1-7, and Findlay Market is celebrating with free food samples from local farmers — plus a new local beer. Market neighbor Sam Adams has partnered with Findlay to craft a special "From the Market" lager. The lager will be infused with ingredients from market merchants, including "white tea leaves…
Prost! Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Is Back for 2021 — with an Extra Night of Celebrating
Dust off your dirndl because Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is back in 2021 and it's bigger than ever. After last year's giant public party was canceled due to the pandemic, organizers are making up for it this year by adding an extra day (with festivities starting on Thursday) and extra hours. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati will run 5 p.m.-midnight…
Historic Mount Lookout Staple Named Best Burger in Ohio by Food & Wine Magazine
Summertime evokes a certain collection of senses: the feel of a warm summer breeze, the sound of kids playing outside and the mouthwatering waft of burgers on the grill. But when you aren't in the mood to fire up the barbecue, there are a wide variety of restaurants who have you covered (case in point,…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Says He Wasn’t Aware of Alleged $4.3 Million Bribe of Utility Regulator He Appointed Until FBI Raid, Resignation
Gov. Mike DeWine distanced himself Monday from a utility regulator he appointed who was accused last week of accepting millions in bribes from FirstEnergy Corp. FirstEnergy said in a court filing last week that it paid Sam Randazzo $22 million in consulting fees in the decade leading up to his appointment as chairman of the Public…
Cincinnati’s New Black Music Walk of Fame Celebrates Key Performers and History
At The Banks downtown, the Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center recently celebrated its grand opening and is loading up on performances for the upcoming months. And now that the space is ready to welcome visitors and musical acts alike, Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece is making sure the venue pays tribute to some of…
Ohio Department of Health: New Guidance on COVID-19 Won’t Include Mask Mandate — For Now
The Ohio Department of Health said new COVID-19 guidance for schools as they plan for a new school year will include safety recommendations, but no mandate for mask-wearing, even for the unvaccinated. (Editor's note: As of press time July 27, the Centers for Disease Control reportedly soon will issue new guidance recommending that all students…
Ohio Senate Candidate JD Vance: Parents Deserve More Votes Than Child-Free Citizens Do
Apparently, you won't be good at legislating if you don't have children — especially if you're a Democrat. That's what Middletown native and Republican Ohio Senate candidate JD Vance claimed during a speech at the Future of American Political Economy conference, held July 23-24. "The 'childless left have no physical commitment to the future of this…
Glier’s Goettafest Now Spans Two Weekends — and Two Northern Kentucky Cities
There are now two full weekends — and two separate locations — to get your goetta fix during Glier's Goettafest. After skipping a year due to the pandemic, Glier's Goettafest is back, bringing all of the goetta-infused creations you never knew you needed to both Newport's Festival Park on the Levee and Covington Plaza on the riverfront for…
‘Queen of Neo-Soul’ Erykah Badu Returns to Cincinnati in November
The woman who widely has been called the "queen of Neo-Soul" is coming back to Cincinnati for the first time since headlining the Cincinnati Funk Fest in 2018. Erykah Badu, the Grammy Award winning singer, is set to perform at Heritage Bank Center at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, headlining a tour that also includes…
New Indie Bookstore Opening on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine This August
Luddites rejoice! There's a new independent bookstore opening in Over-the-Rhine. Joy and Matt's Bookshop will be located at 1515 Vine St., and is slated to host a grand opening Aug. 14. Helmed by Matt Stonecash and Haixia “Joy” Niu, the duo hopes to both provide books to the community and encourage discovery. “I loved The…
New Modern Mexican Cantina Pop-Up Coming to Downtown’s Crown Republic Gastropub
A new flavor is coming to downtown's Crown Republic Gastro Pub. On Tuesday nights, the restaurant group — which also owns Losanti Steak House and Rosie's Cocktails & Pies — will host a special "Cantina" pop-up inside Crown Republic. The Cantina will be open from 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, with limited seating. The first pop-up takes…
Ohioans on Medicaid Will Get $100 if They Get Their First COVID Vaccine by Sept. 15
Ohio Medicaid recipients who get their first COVID vaccine shot between now and Sept. 15 will receive a $100 gift card, the state's managed care organization announced this week. It previously had been offering $50 to those who received their first dose by Aug. 15, but the timeline was extended and the reward boosted in…
NFL Will Fine Players on Cincinnati Bengals and All Teams $14K for COVID-19 Violations
Let's hope that Cincinnati Bengals players are vaccinated from COVID-19 — or that they have deep pockets. Late last week, the National Football League (NFL) issued a memo outlining that league teams — including the Cincinnati Bengals — would pay fines and other penalties if they developed COVID-19 outbreaks due to unvaccinated players. And now…
CityBeat Is Hiring Editorial Interns for Fall Semester
If you are a journalism or multimedia/communications student looking for an internship, CityBeat is currently accepting applications for the fall semester for our Editorial Internship. Students must be doing the work for school credit. Editorial Internship Compensation: Recommendations for college credit; parking reimbursement of up to $5/day Schedule: Varies based on credit requirements, but generally 8-10 hours per week…
Immersive, Multi-Sensory Van Gogh Experience Opens at Indianapolis Museum of Art
An Indianapolis art museum will soon have the honor of presenting the colorful world of Vincent van Gogh as never seen before. An immersive, multi-sensory exhibit named The LUME will take over the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields starting July 27 and running through May 2022. “As the largest exhibition experience in Newfields’ 137-year history, guests will be…
In Advance of Riverbend Concert with The Black Crowes, Dirty Honey Singer Talks About His Classic Rock Influences
Dirty Honey singer Marc LaBelle grew up playing hockey and listening to Rock & Roll. For him, the two things just seemed to go well together. “The music went hand in hand with these long hockey road trips that my dad and I would go on,” he says. Dirty Honey opens for the Black Crowes,…
Covington’s AmerAsia Selling Frozen Dumplings to Support Restaurant, Staff While Kitchen Undergoes Repairs
Covington's beloved KungFood Chu's AmerAsia announced last week that they will be closing their restaurant for a bit after receiving news that their kitchen hood is broken. In a Facebook post, the restaurant — which undertook some some major upgrades to the dining space and patio area over the course of the pandemic — reached out…
Controversial Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes Says He Won’t Run for Reelection
Local Democrats soon will have one fewer among them — even if there's dissent over whether or not he was a Democrat in the first place. Outspoken Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes announced Friday that he would not seek reelection when his term ends in 2023. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Rhodes had considered running…
Cincinnati Reds to Celebrate ‘Long Strange Trip’ With Jerry Garcia Bobblehead on August 3
It’s been 26 years since the Cincinnati Reds have won a playoff series, and in the words of Jerry Garcia, “What a long, strange trip it’s been.” While the team's playoff chances aren't looking so hot this year, there’s always something that draws us down to Great American Ball Park. This time, it’s some Psychedelic…
Hillsboro Incel’s Plot to Murder Women in Mass Shooting at Ohio Sororities Thwarted by Federal Agents
A self-proclaimed "incel" from Hillsboro has been arrested for plotting to murder — or, as he puts it, "slaughter" — a large number of sorority students at an unnamed Ohio university. Tres Genco, 21, was apprehended on July 21 and has been charged by a federal grand jury with "attempting to conduct a mass shooting of…
Cincinnati’s Rose Lavelle Scored Team USA’s First Goal at the Tokyo Olympics This Weekend
Rose Lavelle is doing Cincinnati proud. The Queen City's hometown soccer midfielder scored the U.S. Women's National Team's first goal in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, kicking off an absolute annihilation of New Zealand. After an unexpected shutout from Sweden on July 21 — the team's first loss since January 2019 — Team USA rallied a…
Graeter’s Ice Cream Releases Fifth Secret — and Limited Time — Bonus Flavor of the Summer
Graeter's Ice Cream has a secret this summer — six of them. The company is introducing six limited-time Bonus Flavors and each will be kept a total secret until the day it's released. Each Bonus Flavor will be available for a limited time and once it's gone from Graeter's shops and online, it will be…
Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer, Hatched in Ohio, Was Conceived and Steered by FBI
Last fall, six men with ties to right-wing militia groups were arrested for an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The conspiracy, which was hatched in Dublin, Ohio, became an international story and was later regarded as a spiritual precursor to the Jan. 6 riot and putsch at the U.S. Capitol. But the plan, as…
NFL Sets Penalties for COVID-19 Outbreaks Within All Franchises, Including Cincinnati Bengals
The National Football League has a message for its players: Get vaccinated. On Thursday, the NFL reportedly issued a memo announcing new consequences that teams would face if a COVID-19 outbreak would occur among unvaccinated players. The penalties would apply to all teams within the league, including the Cincinnati Bengals. If a coronavirus outbreak were…
LGBTQ+ Supporters in Oakley Are Pushing Back Against Crossroads Church’s Recent Controversial Sermon
Nearly a week after a controversial sermon at Crossroads Church in Oakley, members of Cincinnati's LGBTQ+ community and their allies are asking the church to support everyone — or to stop pretending. On July 18, David Mahan gave a guest sermon at Crossroads that included transphobic notions, angering local activists and even some members of…
Neko Case to Kick Off Longworth-Anderson Series at Cincinnati Memorial Hall in September
Crowds will pack Memorial Hall in Over-the-Rhine once again this fall for the fourth installment of Cincinnati’s contemporary music series. The Longworth-Anderson Series, a music event that was launched in 2017 by the Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society, showcases nationally known music artists of many genres, ranging from Bluegrass to Hip Hop. The series has hosted…
Live Nation Offering $20 Tickets to Select Concerts, Including Kings of Leon, Jonas Brothers and Maroon 5
Concert promoter Live Nation just announced it will celebrate the return of live music this summer by offering $20 "all-in" tickets to select concerts featuring acts such as 311, Jason Aldean, Jonas Brothers, NF, Alanis Morissette, Judas Priest, Kings of Leon, Primus, KORN, the Black Crowes, Coheed and Cambria, Lindsey Stirling, the Doobie Brothers, Florida Georgia…
Fort Mitchell’s Braxton Barrel House Launches Taco Fuerte Food Truck
Fort Mitchell is adding another culinary option to its line-up of great eateries, and this one will be parked right outside of a local favorite taproom. Taco Fuerte food truck hosts its grand opening on July 23 and will be located outside of Braxton Barrel House. The truck will boast a selection of hand-crafted creations…
The Dog that Was Stuck in the Wall, and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week (July 19-23)
It’s been a busy week. Between a heroic rescue of trapped pooch, a visit from President Biden and an in-depth look at Cincinnati's roller-skating community in Cincinnati, a lot has happened. Catch up below! Beshear: COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreading Quickly Among Unvaccinated Kentuckians Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, says…
Bogart’s Announces Fall Concert Calendar, Including Two Walk the Moon Dates
Bogart's in Corryville has just announced its lineup of live music for the end of summer and start of fall — and it's packed. Take special note of the Oct. 2 and 3 concerts, as hometown heroes Walk the Moon will play both nights. Tickets for those shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday,…
In Celebration of National Chili Dog Day, Skyline is Releasing 100 Limited-Edition Sneakers
You've got your chili-themed ugly Christmas sweater and Skyline sweatsuit, hat and socks. Now all that's missing from your wardrobe are some kicks. And in celebration of National Chili Dog Day (July 29), Cincinnati chili chain Skyline is hosting a sweepstakes with 100 limited-edition sneakers for fans who want to represent our local chili in…
Brent Spence Bridge Lanes to Change This Weekend. Fun.
If you thought trying to get across the river on the Brent Spence Bridge was a pain in the ass before, changes coming this weekend aren't going to help matters. From 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Sunday, northbound traffic on I-71/75 before the Brent Spence Bridge in Northern Kentucky will be decreased to one lane. Then,…
Ohio Abortion Providers Press Forward as State Regulations Grow
Ohio’s largest abortion clinic says it will continue seeing patients and providing care as it awaits the impact of the most recent wave of regulations by the state, and further efforts in the state legislature. The nonprofit Preterm in Cleveland has been open for 47 years, through legal barriers galore, on the state, federal and…
Where to Cheer Cincinnati Soccer Star Rose Lavelle as She Chases Olympic Dreams in Tokyo This Week
With the Olympic Games swinging into gear this week, watching the festivities might take a little creativity due to the time zone differences between Tokyo and Cincinnati. But if you’re a die-hard soccer fan, getting up at sunrise shouldn’t be a problem, especially when it comes to cheering on Cincinnati native and global soccer star…
12 Things To Do In Cincinnati This Weekend (July 23-25)
FRIDAY, JULY 23 Grand Carnivale at Kings Island — Kings Island's Grand Carnivale parade and party is back for 2021 after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. The 16-day festival started on July 17 and runs nightly through Aug. 1. Grand Carnivale celebrates the food and cultures of China, Germany, France, India, Italy…
Touring Roundup: See Leon Bridges, Neko Case, Gary Clark Jr. Perform in Cincinnati Soon
While this week’s touring roundup isn’t as large as in weeks past, the new shows feature something for everyone. Whether you want to get down to some 1980s Pop, groove to modern Soul or get a laugh from some of the nation’s most well-known comedians, Cincinnati has that for you. Clive Farrington, July 24, Bircus…
A Tale of Two Ohios as Delta Variant Spreads: The Vaccinated and Protected, and the Other 52%
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the medical director for the Ohio Health Department, said this week that the reality of the pandemic right now is that there are two Ohios. "An Ohio that is vaccinated and protected on the one hand," he said, "and an Ohio that is unvaccinated and vulnerable to delta on the other." As…
Here’s Where U.S. President Joe Biden Will Go While in Cincinnati for CNN’s Town Hall Wednesday
The President of the United States is in Cincinnati today, so plan for traffic snarls and logistical puzzles if you're out and about. U.S. President Joe Biden is in the Queen City on July 21 for a town hall hosted by CNN, as CityBeat reported last week. The event, which begins at 8 p.m., is…
Phratry Records and A.M. Nice Perform Virtual Concert to Benefit The Southgate House Revival
At multiple points throughout 2020, it appeared that many local concert venues would be forced to close their doors for good. Now, even as coronavirus restrictions have relaxed, these concert settings — especially independent venues — are struggling to recover from a year and a half with no live music revenue. One such venue is…
Beshear Calls for Financial Report on Kentucky State University as Its President Resigns and Lawsuits Escalate
There's a whole lot happening down in Frankfort, apparently. Kentucky State University is seeing some chaos as university officials attempt to quell concerns and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear gets involved. In an emailed statement Tuesday, Beshear called for an independent review of the university's finances. This comes on the heels of the Lexington Herald Leader…
Young Son of Cincinnati Reds’ Nick Castellanos Designed a Shirt, and You Can Buy It
It looks like there’s a young artist with a bright future in fashion in Cincinnati. As Cincinnati Reds right fielder Nick Castellanos walked the purple carpet of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Denver last week, the National League starter rocked a t-shirt that featured a curious design. The shirt was a 29th birthday…
NY Mets Announcer Gary Cohen Calls Skyline Chili ‘Disgusting.’ Cincinnati Reds, Skyline Disagree in Tweet.
Here in the Queen City, we frequently have to deal with outsider morons who have no culinary acumen when it comes to the local delicacy that is Cincinnati-style chili. Deadspin once called it "horrifying diarrhea sludge," and now New York Mets announcer Gary Cohen went off on the dish during Monday night's broadcast of the Reds…
The Cutaway Bar is Now Open at Oakley Kitchen Food Hall, with Longfellow’s Mike Stankovich at the Helm
You can now enjoy a boozy beverage to wash down your plethora of gourmet eats from the new Oakley Kitchen Food Hall. The dining hall's new bar The Cutaway officially opened on July 21, with owner of popular Over-the-Rhine bar Longfellow Mike Stankovich at the helm. A post made by Stankovich announcing the bar's opening…
Cincinnati’s Roller Skating Community Breeds Inspiration, Entrepreneurship and a Few Thrown Elbows
Ever since a handful of videos went viral on social media, roller skating seems to be everywhere. It’s hard to say exactly which post started it. There’s the TikTok of actress Ana Coto cruising on skates to music by J.Lo from last April, which had more than 14 million views by summer. Then there are…
Monster Jam Returns to Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center in September
Although the morning commute on I-75 can feel like a competitive sport, we can guarantee that it has nothing on the event that motorsport giant (literally!) Monster Jam is bringing this fall. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, all your favorite monster trucks finally will roll back into town Sept. 4-5 at Heritage Bank…
