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Downtown’s Historic Terrace Plaza Hotel Awaits Final Landmark Designation Decision from Cincinnati City Council
A historically significant Cincinnati building that people either love to love or love to hate soon will receive the final hearing in its journey toward gaining designated local landmark status. Or maybe not. After making its way through Cincinnati’s Historic Conservation Board — which voted to approve it — and the City Planning Commission —…
Rockin Taco Festival to Take Over Covington Plaza This Weekend
Tacos and tunes are slated to take over Covington Plaza this June. The second-annual “FedEx Ground Rockin Taco Festival” runs from June 24-26 and offers “a splash of Latino culture on the banks of the Ohio River,” per an event description. The weekend is slated to include Mexican street-style eats from a dozen vendors, live…
DeWine Wins Primary Again, Will Face Nan Whaley in Ohio’s Race for Governor This November
Ohio’s current governor is one step closer to retaining his position, but he’ll have to face a challenger first. Republican Mike DeWine is projected to win the Republican primary for governor for the second time, according to uncertified election results from Ohio’s May 3 primary election. As of 9:45 p.m. Tuesday night, DeWine has more…
Cincinnati Leaders Plan for Abortion Fight After Roe v. Wade SCOTUS Leak
On May 2, the eve of Ohio’s primary election, Politico reported on a leaked draft opinion from an unidentified U.S. Supreme Court clerk that suggested a majority of the court will vote to overturn the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion. While the court won’t issue a ruling until June, some local leaders…
Mad Cheese Offers Vegan Alternatives for Cincinnati Charcuterie Addicts
Heather Donaldson and her husband Reggie went vegan in 2019 to lower their carbon footprint, but like many people, they really didn’t want to give up cheese and charcuterie. Donaldson says in an email to CityBeat that she “wasn’t thrilled with the commercial vegan options available,” so she set out to learn how to make…
Milford’s Matt Noonan Is Hiking the Appalachian Trail to Raise Mental Health Awareness
Every year, more than 3 million people walk a portion of the Appalachian Trail, the world’s longest hiking-only path. A fraction of them are “thru-hikers” who set out to complete the trail, end to end, in one trip. Making the 2,194-mile journey is a feat in its own right. A Milford man set out March…
Sound Advice: The Who Finally to Play Cincinnati Show After COVID-19 Delay
Find your squeeze box and hop onto the magic bus, because The Who finally is returning to Cincinnati on May 15. It will be the legendary Rock band’s first local performance since Dec. 3, 1979, when tragedy struck at Riverfront Coliseum. On that day, 11 people were trampled to death when an impatient crowd pushed…
Sound Advice: Faye Webster to Add Intimate Storytelling to Haim’s Cincinnati Show
There’s a particular lilt to Faye Webster’s voice. The Atlanta-bred singer/songwriter conveys a lot without straining to do so, a laid-back approach that infuses her first-person tales with a unique intimacy, as if she’s whispering directly into your ear. Now 24, Webster has been writing songs since age 14, the result of a musical childhood…
Sound Advice: Leon Bridges to Bring Warm Vibes to Cincinnati
Leon Bridges, who comes to Cincinnati on May 6, is the answer to every surly soul in the world who has ever lamented that “they just don’t make music like they used to anymore.” Bridges’ warm version of R&B and Soul feels straight out of the 1960s while still being firmly planted in the modern…
Sound Advice: Garth Brooks Will Spend Two Days in Cincinnati’s Jungle
After grumbling from several pandemic-related teases, Cincinnati already was stoked about Garth Brooks finally, truly, for real this time coming to town. But now the city will get even more of him — and in the house the Bengals built, to boot. Just a few weeks ago, the world’s favorite Country star announced that he…
Review: Findlay Market Features Nationally Lauded Food and Drink
I remember when Newsweek named Findlay Market as one of the ten best markets in the whole world. That was in 2019, and Findlay was the only U.S. market to make the list. We knew the market was special, and it was terrific to see this acknowledgment. The market has blossomed so much in recent…
Cincinnati-Based Illustrator Mark Neeley Finds Success in L.A. With Video Series ‘The Aquarium Drunkard Picture Show’
The beauty of animation is that it’s always evolving. Cincinnati animator and illustrator Mark Neeley is experiencing that now, as he prepares a new episode of his video series The Aquarium Drunkard Picture Show. An offshoot of L.A.-based online music magazine Aquarium Drunkard, the series launched in 2020 as half-hour episodes that blend music videos,…
Cincinnati’s Own ‘Fluke Skywalker’ Radiates ‘Star Wars’ Magic
There’s no disturbing lack of faith when it comes to Force followers in Cincinnati. Star Wars Day – held each year on May 4, or May the Fourth (be with you) – typically brings out the region’s Jedi, Sith and creatures from a galaxy far, far away, delighting fans of George Lucas’s space saga. But…
Kiss’ Farewell Tour Will “Lick it Up” at Wright State University’s Nutter Center in Dayton
As Kiss delves further into a farewell tour that was interrupted by the pandemic, lead singer and guitarist Paul Stanley knows what he’ll miss most about the band he co-founded with bassist/singer Gene Simmons in 1973 in New York City. “There’s nothing really that can compete or come close to the combustive emotional nature of…
J.D. Vance, Tim Ryan to Compete for Ohio’s U.S. Senate Seat in November
The Republican and Democratic primary races for Ohio’s soon-vacant U.S. Senate seat couldn’t have been more different. Republican Middletown native J.D. Vance conquered a swath of opponents for the Republican nod after a contentious, frequently head-scratching campaign. As of 10 p.m. May 3, Vance is the projected winner with 236,450 votes – 31.5% of Republican…
Cincinnati Legends The Afghan Whigs Announce Show at Bogart’s
One of Cincinnati’s greatest musical exports is finally coming home. The Afghan Whigs shared a slew of tour dates on May 3, including a Sept. 11 show at Bogart’s in Corryville. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. May 6. See the full slate and info on the Afghan Whigs’ website. The new dates join…
Cincinnati Reds Fan Says He Wants to Poop in Great American Ball Park’s Toyota Tundra
To say it has been a shitty Reds season so far would be an understatement. And one fan has a plan to make it a little shittier. Reddit user anohioanredditer posted to the Cincinnati Reds subreddit that they want to poop in the bed of the promotional Toyota Tundra parked on an elevated platform near the TriHealth…
Severe Storms and Possible Tornadoes Developing in the Cincinnati Area
Storms have been affecting the Cincinnati area all day and it looks like some might even have the potential to develop into tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) post in Wilmington, chances of tornadoes are rising as thunderstorms in eastern Indiana move east toward greater Cincinnati. “Before storms develop, think about your shelter…
Tuesday’s Game Is Do or Die for Cincinnati Cyclones’ Kelly Cup Quest
Who doesn’t love a little playoff tension? The Cincinnati Cyclones will try to keep their Kelly Cup dreams alive on May 3 when the team takes on the Toledo Walleye in the final game of the ECHL’s semi-final series for the Central Division. The teams each have won three games in this best-of-seven showdown. Heading…
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval Named One of 2022’s 100 Most Impactful Asian and Pacific Islanders by National Group
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval is ringing in Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with some new accolades (and a new goatee). Gold House — a self-described national “Asian and Pacific Islander changemaker community, fighting together for socioeconomic equity” — has released its 2022 A100 List. The annual collection, unveiled each May, “honors the 100 Asians and Pacific Islanders…
YouYu Asian Street Food Restaurant Opening in Hard Rock Casino
Patrons of Cincinnati’s Hard Rock Casino will now be able to slurp some noodles in between sessions at the slot machines. The in-house YouYu Asian street food-inspired eatery opened its doors on May 3. According to a release, “YouYu offers Balinese, Korean, Taiwanese, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese dishes.” The menu includes sections dedicated to sushi,…
Northside’s Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition to Close
Fans of pinball and PBR will soon have to say goodbye to a favorite Northside haunt. Arcade Legacy announced on its Facebook page that Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition will be closing effective May 23. But it’s not all bad news. The gaming group says they have found a large space in Sharonville and will be…
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Joe Blystone Shares Photo Standing in Front of Swastika
A longshot candidate challenging Ohio’s incumbent governor in a Republican primary shared a photo of himself in front of a sign depicting an image of syringes arranged as a swastika — the chosen symbol of Nazi Germany as it waged a systematic slaughter of millions of Jews and others in Europe. Joe Blystone, a cattle…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan Was Deeply Involved in Attempted Coup to Overturn 2020 Election
The net is tightening around Jimbo. As more damning text messages, testimony and phone call records encircle the pint-sized pol from Urbana, Jim Jordan should be breaking out in a cold sweat. The 4th District U.S. congressman should be squirming in his shirt sleeves with each new revelation trickling out about his behind-the-scenes treachery leading…
Here Are the Big Things You’ll Vote on for the Primary and Other Elections in Ohio on May 3, 2022
Elections in Ohio this year are kind of chaotic. Are they happening? Are all of the candidates on the ballot? Has your district changed? Will the results even count? We’re going to be honest – we don’t have all the answers, and the Buckeye State doesn’t, either. Ohio is in a bit of a boondoggle this…
Ziegler Pool in Over-the-Rhine Now Open for the Season
A hip swimming — and sunbathing — destination is open for the season in Over-the-Rhine. Ziegler Pool, attached to Ziegler Park (1322 Sycamore St.), opened for the summer on May 2. A project of 3CDC, helmed by outside pool managers SwimSafe (not the Cincinnati of Cincinnati, which operates its own public pools), Ziegler features three distinct sections:…
Ohio Redistricting Committee Will Meet May 4 to Discuss Redrawn District Map Boundaries Yet Again
The Ohio Redistricting Commission will reconvene soon for the first time since the state supreme court rejected their fourth attempt at legislative maps April 14. In a letter to his fellow ORC co-chair state Sen. Vernon Sykes, House Speaker Bob Cupp said it is “unwise” and “not feasible” for the commission to meet before May…
Live Nation to Offer $25 Tickets to Many Upcoming Cincinnati Concerts
Live Nation has announced the return of Concert Week, a promotion offering $25 all-in tickets to more than 3,700 shows taking place across North America this year. The week-long program marks the kick-off to the summer concert season. The ticket offer includes performances in clubs, theaters, amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums, featuring acts such as New Kids…
Cincinnati Reds Set New Franchise Record for Losses, Are Now Literally the Worst They’ve Ever Been
It’s official. The Cincinnati Reds have never been this bad. Upon wrapping up a losing series with the Colorado Rockies on May 1, Cincinnati’s home team owns both Major League Baseball’s worst record and the Reds’ record for the worst start in franchise history. ESPN says the Reds also are tied for the MLB’s second-worst…
Two-Day Music Festival Whimmydiddle to Return to Hamilton in August
Whimmydiddle music festival is returning to Hamilton this year on Aug. 19 and 20. The popular festival hosted at RiversEdge will feature country and blues singers like headliner Folk duo Shovels & Rope. The lineup also includes Charley Crockett, Larkin Poe, Sierra Ferrell, Goodbye June, Cole Chaney & Wolfpen Branch, Drayton Farley and Logan Halstead.…
The Lash Experience by Marie to Bring Lash Extensions, Microblading and More to Over-the-Rhine
Main Street in Over-the-Rhine will soon be a destination for beauty buffs with the planned spring opening of The Lash Experience by Marie. Helmed by esthetician and three-times certified lash artist Sydney Marie Huntley, The Lash Experience will primarily focus on lash extensions and microblading, with additional services including waxing, beard facials and other eyebrow care.…
New Soul Food Restaurant Opens in Over-the-Rhine
Entrepreneur Candice Holloway is bringing a taste of her grandmother’s cooking to Over-the-Rhine. Holloway officially opened Soul Secrets, a Southern-style comfort food eatery, on April 30 at 1434 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. The fast-casual restaurant focuses on soul food with a menu that includes family-recipe fried chicken, fried fish, cornbread, collard greens, hoppin’ John and mac…
Broadway in Cincinnati Receives Backlash After Last-Minute Cancellation of Frozen Showing Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Broadway in Cincinnati received backlash on social media after the theater company had to cancel a showing of Frozen due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases. The company wrote on Facebook at 8:07 p.m. Saturday night that it would be canceling the 8 p.m. showing of Frozen, saying, “We received this news at 7 p.m.…
Trump Tries to Rally Enthusiasm for Ohio Senate Candidate ‘J.P. Mandel,’ Who Does Not Exist
Does a political endorsement really count when the endorser doesn’t know the name of the endorsee? During a rally in Nebraska on May 1, former U.S. President Donald Trump reminded his admirers about the candidates he’s recently endorsed for various offices, including Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat that Sen. Rob Portman will soon vacate. The problem?…
Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating Teachers During Divisive Times and Workforce Shortages
Teacher Appreciation Week starts today to honor teachers for their dedication and hard work. In Ohio, one of the biggest struggles facing the profession is workforce shortages. Even before the pandemic, Ohio had seen a nearly 50% drop in enrollment in teacher preparation programs. And Melissa Cropper — president of the Ohio Federation of Teachers…
Groups Sue Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and State over Anti-LGBTQ Medical Provision
Challenging a clause in Ohio’s last budget bill, the ACLU and a health care system that focuses on LGBTQ+ care sued the state and Gov. Mike DeWine on April 29 over a provision that allows doctors to deny health care based on a matter of “conscience.” ACLU of Ohio and Equitas Health announced the lawsuit…
Dave Chappelle Receives Approval to Host Another Series of Outdoor Shows in Yellow Springs This Summer
Comedian Dave Chappelle will be hosting a slew of outdoor shows in Yellow Springs this summer. On April 28, the Miami Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in Greene County voted 4-0 to approve a conditional use request by Steve Wirrig–owner of Wirrig Pavilion on Meredith Road in Yellow Springs–to put on a series of…
Poll: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Is The Most Popular Democratic Governor In America
We knew Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was popular, but the most favored Democratic governor in the United States? That was a surprise. Beshear earns the honor, if you go by Morning Consult’s new poll, released April 28. Fifty-nine percent of registered voters in Kentucky approve of Beshear’s job performance, while 36% disapprove. Republican governors are…
Nolia Kitchen Brings New Orleans-Style Cuisine to Over-the-Rhine, and More Cincinnati Restaurant News You May Have Missed This Month
April was chock full of restaurant openings in Cincinnati, from authentic New Orleans dining to a brand new burger spot. While we did say goodbye to a couple of beloved Queen City eateries, Cincinnati’s culinary scene also experienced some wins throughout April. Restaurant Openings Nolia Kitchen Brings New Orleans-Style Dining to Cincinnati Nolia opened April…
Fan Holding a Baby Has Reds’ Best Play, and 8 Other Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
With 162 games on the Major League Baseball docket, there’s plenty of Cincinnati Reds news to cover. But this week, plenty of important things completely unrelated to fans’ disdain for the Castellini family happened, too. Below, check out the big headlines. Scooters in Cincinnati Now Automatically Stop at 6 p.m., City Officials Say If you’ve…
Cincinnati Cyclones’ Kelly Cup Fate Could Be Decided This Weekend
The Cincinnati Cyclones twisted things up for the Toledo Walleye Thursday night in the quest for the Kelly Cup. After a thrilling 2-0 shutout over the Walleye at Heritage Bank Center on April 28, the Cyclones are now 3-2 on the series, trying to win four out of seven games to advance to the next…
Clean Energy Future? Chamber Pushes for ‘Clean Hydrogen Hub’ in Ohio
An association of natural gas, transportation and tech businesses are pushing for a piece of an $8 billion federal investment to create a “clean hydrogen hub” in Ohio. Hydrogen, the most abundant chemical element in the universe, could overtake coal, oil, and gas as America’s predominant source of energy, its proponents say. It’s lightweight and…
National Report Ranks Several Cincinnati-Area High Schools Among Top Ten in Ohio
U.S. News and World Report released its list of the top high schools in the country and some Cincinnati-area schools received high rankings. Nearly 24,000 schools were ranked by the magazine using criteria that included college readiness, state assessment proficiency and performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth and graduation rate. Walnut Hills came in…
Places to Stop for a Drink Along the Flying Pig Route This Weekend
Misery loves company — and sometimes, even drunk company. If you want to participate in the Flying Pig Marathon, but you don’t want to run 26.2 miles, you can always offer encouragement to the runners while sipping on drinking at one of Cincinnati’s fine establishments. Spend your Sunday afternoon at these bars along the Fly…
11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 29-May 1)
Friday, April 29 2022 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Race (April 29-May 1) Whether you’re a runner or not, the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is something to take note of when you live in the Queen City. Not only does the annual event bring together fitness-minded members of the community looking to challenge themselves with a…
Cincinnati Zoo to Open Three New Animal Habitats Next Summer
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has announced a new use for the closed Bear Hill. Next summer, the area will host three different habitats: Bear Ridge, Sea Otter Coast and a habitat full of “North American backyard wildlife,” per a release from the zoo. “The lower grotto area, which will become Sea Otter Coast,…
Ohio Voters Say They Don’t Know Which Republican Senate Candidate Is Best (or Worst)
Amid the maniacal bids to out-conservative one another, and the near fisticuffs, perhaps the most abiding feature of this year’s Republican U.S. Senate primary has been voters’ uncertainty. In a crowded field it might seem that voters would have an easy time finding a candidate whose message resonates. Instead, the limited polling available keeps showing…
Everything You Can Try at Taste Of Cincinnati Food Festival this Memorial Day
Get your elastic waistbands ready: Taste of Cincinnati is returning in 2022 with the largest selection of food ever. Launched in 1979, this giant food festival will take over Fifth Street in Downtown from May 28-30. This year, there will be 36 restaurants and 18 food trucks participating in the festival, adding up to over…
John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down Now Filming in Various Locations Throughout Cincinnati
The setting of the upcoming film adaptation of John Green’s book Turtles All the Way Down might look familiar to Cincinnatians. That’s because, over the next two months, the filming of the on-screen adaptation of John Green’s bestselling novel Turtles All the Way Down will be taking place in various locations throughout Cincinnati. Principal photography…
16 Lots Brewing Company to Open New Location at Newport on the Levee
Newport on the Levee is getting a new nautical-themed brewery. 16 Lots Brewing Company in Mason has announced plans to open a new location on the banks of the Ohio River this year. Opened in 2017, 16 Lots creates its own brews, developing everything from hazy IPAs like the Lots in My Eye PA! to The…
Cincinnati Cyclones Continue Kelly Cup Playoffs This Week
The Cincinnati Cyclones’ playoff fate could be decided as early as Thursday. On April 27, Cincinnati’s minor-league professional hockey team will continue its march toward the Kelly Cup with another semi-final game against the Toledo Walleye. The Cyclones are 2-1 on the series, trying to win four out of seven games to advance to the next…
Ohio Secretary of State Says Democrats Might Wreck Election Integrity, Touts Trump, Who’s Suspected of Election Fraud
Ohio’s top elections official on Sunday tweeted that if Democrats win in Ohio they might undermine secure elections. Then he boasted of an endorsement from someone who is himself under investigation for possible election fraud. It might demonstrate the needle Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is trying to thread as he runs on a…
Burritofest at The Comet in Northside Promises Two Days of Live, Local Music
Burritofest, a music festival at Northside bar The Comet, “intends to give patrons a little bit of several different ingredients… much like the burrito itself,” according to a release. On May 13 and 14, local bands and comedians spanning a variety of genres will take the stage both inside the bar and outside in the…
Smale Riverfront Park Named One of the Nation’s Best Riverwalks
USA Today readers across America have spoken and they have voted Cincinnati’s Smale Riverfront Park as the No. 2 “Best Riverwalk” in the nation. Smale took home second place honors in the newspaper’s 10Best competition. The 10Best series asks a collection of experts to whittle down nominees in a category — in this case, Best…
Where to Find Free Outdoor Workout Classes in Cincinnati this Spring
Looking to change up your workout routine? Want to get a good workout in while enjoying the beautiful spring weather? Parks across Greater Cincinnati are offering plenty of free weekly pop-up programs, ranging from yoga to boxing, all led by different studios and instructors. Check event Facebook pages for weather-related cancellations. Trapercize with BBF Health…
Watch: Dad Catches Foul Ball While Feeding Baby at Cincinnati Reds Game
There was a spectacular catch during Tuesday’s Cincinnati Reds game, but the play didn’t come from a pro ball player. Jacob Kingsley caught a pop-up foul ball when the Reds hosted the San Diego Padres on April 26. No big deal, right? Foul catches happen a lot in baseball and certainly at Cincinnati’s Great American…
Gov. Beshear Awards $175,000 to Newport’s Purple People Bridge for Repairs and Improvements
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear showed some love for Campbell County today when he awarded more than $400,000 to help fund several outdoor improvement projects, including $175,000 earmarked for the Purple People Bridge. Opened in 1872, the Purple People Bridge was constructed for railroads and later welcomed streetcar and automobile traffic. The bridge became a pedestrian walkway…
Phil Castellini Reportedly Sent Apology Note to Cincinnati Reds Staff After Making Callous Comments About Fans
Cincinnati Reds chief operating officer Phil Castellini must be feeling the heat — and we’re not talking about Hunter Greene’s fastball. More than a week after chiding fans for questioning why the Reds front office had cut payroll and gotten rid of productive players for yet another season, Castellini reportedly apologized — but not to…
Kentucky Turtle Derby Brings ‘Slowest Two Minutes in Sports’ Back to Derby Weekend
When the Kentucky Derby was postponed in 2020 due to COVID, bourbon brand Old Forester resurrected a replacement. The Kentucky Turtle Derby first pitted terrapin against terrapin in a super slow shell-to-shell race in 1945, when the regular Kentucky Derby was postponed due to World War II. Thanks to Old Forester, the reptile race returned…
Scooters in Cincinnati Now Automatically Stop at 6 p.m., City Officials Say
Scooting somewhere around town? You’d better wrap things up by 6 p.m. Cincinnati officials posted to government social media channels on April 25 that electric scooters — operated by Bird and Lime within the city limits — now are available for use only between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The scooters previously had been operational until…
Kings Island Brings Music Back to Timberwolf Amphitheatre with Avett Brothers Concert in June
Kings Island is bringing music back for its 50th anniversary this season. The park’s popular Timberwolf Amphitheatre — the reported birthplace of the term “Parrothead” for Jimmy Buffett fans — will once again play host to some big summer concerts starting in June. “Since Timberwolf opened in 1982, some of the most popular performers of…
Cincinnati Will Close These Roads for the 2022 Flying Pig Marathon This Week
Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon is back for 2022. After being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the seminal race made a special appearance in October. Now, the Flying Pig is returning to its traditional calendar slot of the first Sunday in May. Along with the big marathon on May 1, there will be…
Newport’s New Riff Distilling Expanding with 10-Acre Barrel Warehouse in Northern Kentucky
There will soon be more reasons to raise a glass in Northern Kentucky — and more bourbon to fill it. The Newport-based New Riff Distilling has announced it is expanding with plans to build a new barrel warehouse on a 10-acre site in Silver Grove, Kentucky. According to a release, the warehouse will be able…
As Pandemic Ebbs, Fears Grow That Ohioans Will Be Improperly Forced Off of Medicaid
Ohioans are no doubt greatly relieved that the coronavirus pandemic appears to be winding down — and taking with it the sickness, death and inconvenience of the past two years. But as it does, thousands of Ohioans will be hustled off of Medicaid, the health program for the poor and disabled. And it’s unclear what…
CityBeat is Searching For Freelance Writers
Are you obsessed with all things Cincinnati? Are you always raving to your friends about the newest restaurants, art exhibits and under-the-radar places in Cincinnati? Want to write about it? CityBeat is looking for experienced writers to cover food and dining, local music and arts and culture beats on a freelance basis. Compensation: Pay is…
Cincinnati’s Visionaries + Voices Artists to Be Featured on Bounty Paper Towels
Typically works of art aren’t meant to be touched, but that’s not the case with a new line of Bounty paper towels. The household staple, produced by Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble, will soon feature the work of artists from local nonprofit Visionaries + Voices, whose mission is to provide “exhibition opportunities, studio space, supplies and…
Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Nick Castellanos Says Wealthy Owners are ‘Starving Baseball out of These Cities’
Major-league baseball players are paid to be good at the game, but that doesn’t mean they don’t understand team owners’ bigger financial interests. In recent months, former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos has made clear his disappointment with the team’s front office for not extending him a genuine offer after he’d entered free agency in…
A New Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Is Coming to Avondale and the City Wants Your Input
The city of Cincinnati is inviting residents to share their thoughts on the design of a new Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. The memorial, which is slated for completion in August 2023, will be located at the northeast corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive East and Reading Road in Avondale. The completion date will…
Blue Ash Is Hosting a Contest to Name Its Snow Plow
Ever feel like naming oversized vehicles should be practiced more places than just at monster truck rallies? Well, fans of puns, plows and snow-free streets will rejoice at the city of Blue Ash’s current contest. The Blue Ash Public Works Department is hosting a poll to name its 7500 Tandem International Dump Truck snow plow. …
Cincinnati TSA Stops Woman Traveling Through CVG with Bag Full of Goetta
One woman traveling through the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) was stopped by TSA for suspicious items in her carry-on. Turns out the items in her bag were more delicious than suspicious. When Chelsea Cawood Trinidad was flying back home to Tulsa from Cincinnati, she stuffed eight packages of Glier’s Goetta into her luggage to…
Donald Trump Is Coming To The Kentucky Derby For A $75,000 Per Ticket Fundraiser
Former president Donald Trump will be in attendance for the 148th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs next month, according to a copy of an event invitation shared online by New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman. “MAGA AGAIN!” reads the top of the invitation, which invites guests to spend the Kentucky Derby at Churchill…
Former President Donald Trump Rallies in Ohio Ahead of Next Week’s Primary Election
Saturday saw Ohio’s first taste of summer, and thousands poured into the Delaware County fairgrounds, still spongy from spring rain. The throng crowded against metal barriers hours before former President Donald Trump arrived, their faces steadily reddening under the beating sun. The jumbotron screens played campaign ads, a promo for Donald Trump’s coffee table book…
Only 8 Cincinnati Public Pools Are Opening This Summer. Here’s How You Can Swim There
Looking for a way to cool down as temperatures rise? While the city of Cincinnati has 24 public pools, only eight swimming spots are opening this summer due to staffing shortages, according to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC). That number could increase, however, as the CRC is still hiring staff. (The recreation website lists information for…
Free Narcan Training Available to Nightlife Workers, Cincinnati Residents on Monday
The public line of defense against fentanyl-laced drugs begins today. On April 25, the Coalition for Community Safety (CCS) is launching its training to recognize drug overdoses, administer emergency medication like Narcan and perform CPR. The training is aimed at Cincinnati bar and nightlife workers who frequently deal with people who are on substances, but…
Cincinnati Bands Tweens and Vacation Discuss City’s Special Music Scene Ahead of Local Performances
Cincinnati is no stranger to being a music city, with a rich history of record labels, venues, legendary performances and a long list of influential underground (and not so underground) bands and musicians. Some of the current contributors to this history are carrying on a tradition that can be traced back to the ’70s (as…
We Want to Claim Cincinnati’s Pirate Island, and 8 Other Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Cincinnati is due for a relatively quiet week soon, right? Nope, sorry, no serenity here. In recent days, the Queen City has dealt with new COVID-19 norms, discovered an itty-bitty island, watched a rookie throw triple-digit fastballs and got high AF (if you’ve still got cravings, Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week can help). Follow along for…
Celebrate Record Store Day at Cincinnati’s Top Record Stores, as Chosen by CityBeat Readers
Saturday, April 23 is Record Store Day, and to celebrate, we’re highlighting Cincinnati’s top three record stores as voted by Cincinnatians in the CityBeat 2022 Best Of Cincinnati® readers poll. No. 1 – Everybody’s Records Everybody’s Records is a classic record shop in Pleasant Ridge. June 1, 1978, was the exact date Marilyn Kirby opened…
10 Cincinnati-Area Concerts You Won’t Want to Miss This Summer
It’s almost summer, guys! One of the best hallmarks of the season (apart from sipping drinks at your favorite rooftop bar, perhaps) is the long lineup of artists and bands set to grace Cincinnati’s music venues. After a long absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists are once again embarking upon tours that have…
More Cincinnati Bengals Players Tapped to Throw First Pitch at Reds/Cardinals Game Friday
If Joe Burrow could do it, why not other Cincinnati Bengals? Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple, safety Vonn Bell and defensive end Trey Hendrickson will throw out the ceremonial first pitch when the Cincinnati Reds welcome the St. Louis Cardinals to Great American Ball Park on April 22. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:40…
Kentucky’s Abortion Providers Able To Resume Operations After Judge Blocks ‘De Facto’ Ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Kentucky’s new layered and restrictive abortion law, which the state’s two abortion providers call a “de facto” ban. Last week, Planned Parenthood and EMW Women’s Surgical Center, the only two abortion providers that remain in Kentucky, ceased operations and launched lawsuits against the new law, House Bill 3, which…
Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Expand Access to Ivermectin, Other Debunked COVID-19 Cures
Several Ohio House Republicans have revived efforts to expand COVID-19 patients’ access to ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine and other drugs that have been shown to be ineffective in treating the disease. The legislation would compel health departments to enter into agreements to “promote and increase distribution” of the drugs. If health departments decline to do so, the…
Cincinnati Is in Full ‘Semen Tree’ Season, Thanks to Those Stinky Callery Pears
Right now, it smells like all of Cincinnati’s residents just got laid. Simultaneously. Over and over and over. Callery pear trees are to blame, pushing out a pungent scent as they bloom each spring around the region. What your nose derives from the trees is like a carousel of terribleness. For some, Callery pear trees…
Kentucky’s Gov. Andy Beshear Launches 4 Steps To Explore Medical Marijuana Legalization Via Executive Action
4/20 round two? Gov. Andy Beshear gave marijuana proponents something to celebrate today when he announced that he’ll be exploring how he can legalize medical marijuana after the legislature failed once again to do so. At his weekly Team Kentucky update, Beshear laid out four steps that he’ll be taking. The first step is the…
Newport Aquarium Announces Birth of King Penguin Chick, Reopening of Penguin Encounters Just in Time For World Penguin Day
World Penguin Day is April 25, and the Newport Aquarium is inviting guests to celebrate with them. The aquarium has two important things to celebrate in the penguin world: the hatching of a king penguin chick and the reopening of Penguin Encounters, a warm-weather exhibit where guests can see African penguins. Head over to the…
11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 22-24)
This weekend boasts opportunities to try local vegan food, repair your old junk or even catch a ballgame. Friday, April 22 Art Academy of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Parks Present: Earth Day Students from the Art Academy of Cincinnati have partnered with Cincinnati Parks and the Cincinnati Art Museum to host a free Earth Day event…
Cincinnati City Council Unanimously Approves $250,000 for Summer Policing Plan to Reduce Gun Violence
Funding is now in place for the Cincinnati Police Department to try to make this summer less violent than in years past. During the April 20 Cincinnati City Council meeting, council members unanimously approved $250,000 to be earmarked for police overtime pay when the CPD launches its plan to address summer gun violence. The money…
Establishments in Cincinnati and Other Ohio Cities Earn Multiple Awards in U.S. Open Whiskey and Spirits Championship
Ohio dominated the awards section of the 2022 U.S. Open Whiskey and Spirits Championship. Cincinnati Distilling and Dayton Barrel Works were both named in the top five whiskey distilleries, with Cincinnati coming in second and Dayton coming in fourth. “We are absolutely ecstatic! The US Open Whiskey and Spirits Competition results are in for 2022…
Five Ways to Make a Difference On Earth Day in Cincinnati
This Friday marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, an international holiday in support of environmental protection that began in the U.S. in 1970. More and more cities across the world, just like Cincinnati, are recognizing Earth Day, spreading environmental information, and getting the community involved. Here are seven ways to make a difference on…
Sound Advice: North By North Joins Cincinnati-Based Bands Fruit LoOops and Dearest for a Raucous Good Time
By their own count, Chicago Garage Rock duo North By North has been booked for nearly 800 shows since 2016, performing almost nightly on their marathon tours. The band’s third album Get Weird — released in 2020 — offers a more fleshed-out glimpse of their raucous live sound. Sharing Bluesy, nostalgic inclinations with The White…
Federal Court Will Intervene if Legislative Redistricting Plan Isn’t Decided By Late May
A federal court says without action in the latest legislative redistricting process, they will institute a previously rejected map into the 2022 election. The three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division has previously held back from making decisions in the uncertain redistricting effort concerning state Senate and…
Cincinnati-Based Really Good Boxed Wine Lives Up to Its Name
Boxed wine has an unfortunate association with inferior vintages made to be chugged at sorority mixers. While major boxed wine brands available at the grocery store have their share of the market, most wines that connoisseurs consider palatable historically are bottled instead of boxed. That’s changing, though. Wine has come a long way, and it looks…
Cat Power’s Chan Marshall Talks About Her Latest Covers Album Ahead of Indianapolis Show
When she was in high school, singer- songwriter Chan Marshall, who records and performs as Cat Power, saw the Replacements play. At the concert’s end, singer-guitarist Paul Westerberg arrived without his band to sing the tune “Answering Machine.” Marshall was struck by the performance, and she acknowledges the Replacements’s influence on her on her new…
Review: Mama’s on Main in Covington Is Delicious Red-Sauce Italian
Covington’s Main Street — the heart of historically designated MainStrasse Village — boasts one of the best assortments of restaurants in Greater Cincinnati. A lion’s share of credit for that abundance goes to a restaurant group informally known as Otto’s Restaurant Family. MainStrasse residents Emily Wolff and Paul Weckman opened Otto’s in 2003, bringing sophisticated versions of Southern…
Sound Advice: H.E.R. Is a Must-See for Powerful R&B, Dazzling Stage Presence
H.E.R., who recently made waves with her soulful single, “Damage,” is set to blaze through the Andrew J Brady Music Center this month. That track most recently earned her a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance, though it was the song “Fight For You” — written for the film Judas and the Black Messiah —…
Texas Psych Rock Trio Khruangbin to Bring Its Distinct Blend of Global Music to Cincinnati
Until recently, Khruangbin hadn’t played a show in well over a year. Nor had the Houston Psych Rock trio done any of the songs from their 2020 album, Mordechai, onstage. So before bassist Laura Lee, drummer Donald Ray “DJ” Johnson Jr. and guitarist Mark Speer were able to return to the road in late 2021, they…
Garth Brooks Adds Second Show for Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati will be getting even more of the world’s favorite country star. Garth Brooks took to social media to announce that he will perform a second show at Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium in May. Brooks already is scheduled to entertain the Queen City on May 14 and now has added a concert for May 13.…
Broadway in Cincinnati Announces the Performances Set to Appear in its 2022-2023 Season
Broadway in Cincinnati’s 2022-2023 season has been announced, featuring eight productions, including two shows rescheduled from the largely canceled 2019-2020 season. The series’ general manager, Genevieve Holt, says it’s always a bit of a puzzle to put a season together, balancing what’s touring and what audiences will appreciate. Cincinnati has a strong subscriber base. Holt…
Could Ohio Really Get $375 Million from Recreational Weed? Research Says Yes
Recreational marijuana in Ohio could mean up to $375 million in annual tax revenue for the state, according to new research from Ohio State University. The study, released just in time for America’s annual, informal marijuana celebration day Wednesday, uses tax estimates from an initiated statute effort to legalize marijuana in the state, possibly via…
