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Fall Arts Preview: Here’s Everything BLINK 2022 Is Bringing to Cincinnati and Covington
For four nights this October, the streets and structures of Greater Cincinnati will be fizzing with illuminations, immersive activations and — if 2019’s event numbers are any hint — 1.3 million people during the third BLINK festival. The large-scale event — back for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic — touts…
Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ Returns to Cincinnati for Four-Week Stint
A touring company of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster Broadway hit, Hamilton, is on its way back to Cincinnati for a second appearance at Downtown’s Aronoff Center for the Arts. It will be onstage Sept. 6-Oct. 2. The show that tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton has created a revolutionary moment in theater. It’s…
Everything You Need to Know About Cincinnati’s Western & Southern/WEBN Riverfest Fireworks
Cincinnatians are getting ready to make their annual pilgrimage to the banks of the Ohio River — and any building with a riverfront view — for the 46th Riverfest firework display. Launched more than four decades ago to celebrate the 10th anniversary of radio station WEBN (102.7 FM), this Labor Day bash officially signals the…
New Art Exhibit, Podcast Detail Zanesville Animal Tragedy
TRIGGER WARNING: This article discusses violence against animals and suicide. A new exhibit is set to open at the Art Academy of Cincinnati in conjunction with a podcast detailing what some refer to as Zanesville Massacre, where 49 exotic animals were gunned down by Muskingum County police in a frantic effort to maintain public safety.…
9 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Aug. 26-28)
Friday, Aug. 26 Germania Society Oktoberfest The Germania Society is hosting its 50th Oktoberfest this weekend — the event’s first time back since 2019, thanks to the pandemic. Self-proclaimed as “Cincinnati’s original and most authentic Oktoberfest,” this event promises tons of German food, German music, German merchandise and, of course, German beer. There will be…
Hexagon House Brings DIY Ethos to Music Lovers in Northside
One of Cincinnati’s newest and most varied venues sits on a hilltop in Northside, hosting carefully curated performances and events from musicians from a variety of genres and backgrounds. It’s called Hexagon House, and it’s also the home of venue curator, Liz Wolf. Surrounded by the colored glow of carefully positioned lamps and paper lanterns, acts perform from a deck to an audience spread…
Fall Arts Preview: Cincinnati Ballet Launches Its Next Chapter
Jodie Gates is taking the Cincinnati Ballet to new heights. As the new artistic director of the ballet, following the 25-year reign of previous artistic director and onetime CEO Victoria Morgan, Gates is inheriting an established company on the cusp of its next chapter. “This first year, obviously, I’m going to do a lot of listening and assessing by being…
Fall Arts Preview: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s New Season Full of Exciting Collaborations and a Performance by Common
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s 2022-23 season is one of positivity and light in the wake of the global events that have occurred in the past two years. Highlights of the fall lineup demonstrate why the CSO has become a touchstone for innovative and inclusive programming: an epic symphony, world premieres of film and film scores, and a renowned hip-hop master making…
Fall Arts Preview: Cincinnati’s FotoFocus Biennial Returns in October
When you hear or read the phrase “world record,” what comes to mind? That’s the question more than 600 artists and curators are exploring during the regional 2022 FotoFocus Biennial, a month-long series featuring more than 100 artistic exhibitions, installations and events centered around photography and lens-based art. This year’s biennial, which takes place in October, is the Cincinnati-based nonprofit’s sixth…
Fall Arts Preview: Cincinnati Theaters Prepare New Onstage Offerings
The advent of September means the start of theater season in Cincinnati, as local companies get ready to launch their 2022-23 productions. The lineups promise everything from dramas and comedies to hit Broadway musicals and the world premiere adaptation of a 1960s horror film. The Playhouse in the Park is finding novel ways — and locations — to produce its shows…
In Ohio House Campaign, Jim Obergefell Prepares to Fight Again for LGBTQ+ Protections
Jim Obergefell hasn’t gone door-knocking since the early ‘90s. As a University of Cincinnati student and leaf raker in Clifton’s Gaslight District, he was raising money for the University of Cincinnati Men’s Chorus. But now Obergefell is going door to door asking for the citizens of Ohio’s House District 89 to elect him as its…
Review: An Updated Abigail Street Offers a Quieter Space for Enjoying Expertly Crafted Meals
I don’t need an excuse to eat at Abigail Street, inarguably one of Cincinnati’s most reliably excellent restaurants. Go there with a few people, order and share two or three items per person, and you’re all but guaranteed to have a memorable feast of a meal. But I’m happy to have a reason not only…
The Afghan Whigs Prepare for a Genre-Bending Homecoming Performance at Bogart’s
Musical acts that defy categorization and are difficult to describe are rare, fascinating creatures. While so many artists’ styles and sounds can often be compared or harkened back to a musical ancestor or predecessor, a few make it extremely difficult to determine their musical lineage. Take, for example, The Afghan Whigs. The band formed in…
Fifty Fifty Gin Club in Over-the-Rhine is a Gin Lovers Paradise
Walk into Fifty Fifty Gin Club in Over-the-Rhine and you’re in a different era. It’s still Cincinnati, but time’s turned back in all the right ways. Nostalgia pours from the blue walls, sandy wood furniture and red lighting. The room makes you feel like you’re about to run into an old friend. The drink of…
Sound Advice: Indie Faves Interpol and Spoon to Co-Headline Cincinnati Tour Stop
Are there two more consistently on-brand musical outfits over the last two decades than Interpol and Spoon? Masters of angular guitar grooves, each rose to prominence at the turn of the century — Spoon with 2001’s Girls Can Tell, the band’s jump from arty, minimalism inspired by the band Wire to songcraft-centric hook machine; Interpol with its 2002 debut Turn on the Bright Lights, a…
Sound Advice: The Black Keys’ Cincinnati Connections Set to Electrify Riverbend Music Center
Before becoming global sensations, the Black Keys were home-state garage blues heroes who ultimately made several lasting connections in the Cincinnati area. The Akron duo of guitarist/vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney had music in their DNA from the start – legendary cult guitarist Robert Quine was Auerbach’s cousin, and saxophonist Ralph Carney, who played with Ohio art rock unit Tin Huey, Tom…
Sound Advice: Thundercat to Turn Newport’s MegaCorp Pavilion into His Den Sept. 6
Stephen Lee Bruner is a curious guy. The Los Angeles native has packed enough into his 37 years of life to rival those twice his age. Better known as his performing alter-ego Thundercat, Bruner grew up in a musical family, learning to play bass when most kids were still messing with LEGOs. Jazz was his first love, but, at 16, he became…
Sound Advice: Married Duo Sylvan Esso to Hit Cincinnati Sept. 7
The duo behind Sylvan Esso is a study in contrasts. Singer Amelia Meath is a diminutive whirlwind. Physicality is as much a part of her performance as what comes out of her mouth. It’s as if she is shaking the lyrics from her body. Her husband and creative partner, Nick Sanborn, is the programming/producing guru, his lithe frame and long hair perpetually perched over…
Enjoy Free Tacos and Margaritas Made With Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Tequilla at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Live This Weekend
It’s hard to not love Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and for many, it’s hard not to love margaritas, especially free ones; both of those will be combined at an event this weekend. On Aug. 27-29, Teremana Tequila, a small batch tequila company founded by The Rock, will be hitting the road in the mobile food…
Cincinnati Parks Giving Away Free Trees to Residents During Fall ReLeaf Program
Cincinnati Parks is giving away free trees to area residents, and the only thing you need to do is sign up to get one. For the past 35 years, Cincinnati Parks’ fall ReLeaf program has been helping to build the city’s tree canopy by providing more than 20,000 trees to residents at no cost. The program…
Cincinnati-Based American Cornhole Organization Heads to Field of Dreams in Iowa
Cincinnati is going back to the Field of Dreams – but not for baseball. This week, the Cincinnati-based American Cornhole Organization (ACO) will host the Go the Distance Festival at the Field of Dreams filming site in Dyersville, Iowa. The site has become a popular tourist destination for fans of the 1989 Kevin Costner film Field…
Ten Ohio Counties, Including Butler County, Ban Wind, Solar Projects Under New State Law
At least 10 Ohio counties have passed resolutions blocking the development of new utility scale wind and solar projects within all or part of their jurisdictions in the last year. The counties’ moves come after the October 2021 enactment of a state law giving the locals the veto power over renewable energy generation sites — a…
Cincy Brew Ha-Ha Brings Tons of Craft Beer and Dozens of Comedians to Sawyer Point
The 13th Cincy Brew Ha-Ha comedy and beer festival takes over Sawyer Point this weekend. There will be more than 25 comedians spread across three stages — including headliners Zainab Johnson on Friday and Robert Kelly on Saturday — plus more than 40 different craft beers to try, per an event description. Johnson is known…
After Two Year Hiatus, Cincinnati’s Germania Society Oktoberfest Is Back for Its 50th Anniversary
After taking two years off due to the pandemic, the Germania Society of Cincinnati is hosting its 50th Oktoberfest this weekend — the event’s first time back since 2019. Self-proclaimed as “Cincinnati’s original and most authentic Oktoberfest,” this event promises tons of German food, German music, German merchandise and, of course, German beer. There will…
Wendy’s Removes Lettuce From Sandwiches in Ohio and Other States Due to E. Coli Outbreak
Ohio-based fast food chain Wendy’s has announced that they are removing the lettuce from their sandwiches after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received reports of sickness related to E. coli bacteria. According to the CDC, there have been reported outbreaks in four states: Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylvania. There are currently 37…
Chef Jose Salazar and Deeper Roots’ Bodega-Inspired Daylily Deli Sets Opening Date
Columbia Tusculum’s Daylily Deli — chef Jose Salazar and Deeper Roots Coffee’s New York-style bodega — has set an official opening date. After hosting a sneak peek over the weekend, the grocer, coffee shop and deli will be hosting a soft opening starting Aug. 23, according to an Instagram post. The grand opening will be…
Dorothy Lane Market’s Buckeyes Called Out as Best Snack in Ohio by Food + Wine Magazine
Ohio has one more reason to refer to itself as the Buckeye State. And it’s a sweeter accolade than just referencing our abundance of Buckeye trees and the existence of The Ohio State University’s mascot Brutus Buckeye. Food & Wine magazine recently compiled a list of the “Best Snack in Every State” and Ohio’s beloved…
Cincinnati Reds Veteran Joey Votto Out for Remainder of the 2022 Season
Joey Votto is done – at least for now. The longtime Cincinnati Reds’ first baseman had surgery on his left rotator cuff on Aug. 19 after not appearing in a game since Aug. 16. He was yanked from the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Aug. 17 and placed on the 60-day injured list. Reds…
The National Releases New Song “Weird Goodbyes” with Bon Iver
Cincinnati darlings The National have re-entered the chat. The band released a new song at noon on Aug. 22 featuring Bon Iver and the London Contemporary Orchestra called “Weird Goodbyes.” The band said on Facebook that “Weird Goodbyes” is the first single for their next studio album. “It’s about letting go of the past and…
BLINK Cincinnati Announces Second Round of International, Local Artists to Illuminate the Fest
Things keep getting brighter for Cincinnati’s 2022 BLINK art and light festival. From Oct. 13-16, BLINK will convert 30 blocks of downtown Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine and Covington into a glowing experience, complete with projection mapping on local architecture, animated murals and large-scale light sculptures. Organizers have announced a second wave of local, national and international artists…
The Public Can Now See Fritz the Baby Hippo at The Cincinnati Zoo
Fritz the baby hippo, brother of Cincinnati star Fiona, has now because famous in his own right and people are clamoring to see him. If you’ve been waiting on bated breath to see the little guy, you’re in luck, but you’ve got to be lucky with timing. Fritz has been behind the scene since his…
Sidewalk Barricades Have Over-the-Rhine Residents, Business Owners Asking ‘This is a Joke, Right?’ to City Leaders
Metal barricades now jut out on either side of the front door of Over-the-Rhine art-supply store Indigo Hippo, zig-zagging around trees and parking meters between East 13th and 14th streets. They’re one tactic that multiple city departments are using to try to reduce gun violence on Main Street as a direct result of the Aug. 7…
Walk the Moon to Headline the Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial Closing Concert
Cincinnati native Walk the Moon will be coming back to the Queen City for a concert that marks the end of the Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial celebration. The year-long celebration marking the 200-year anniversary of the founding of Cincinnati’s first Jewish cemetery will culminate in a concert at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Oct.…
The Filson Queen City Kitchen & Bar to Open at The Banks this September
The Banks is getting a brand new sports bar this September. Located between the Reds and Bengals stadium The Filson Queen City Kitchen & Bar will be a great spot to catch any game. The 10,000 square foot space, designed by local designed firm Drawing Department, features a 200-piece interactive memorabilia collage curated by Cincinnati…
Joe Burrow Is a Cover Boy, and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Students throughout Greater Cincinnati are heading back to class, but there are plenty of issues that both parents and teachers are questioning, including masking and curriculum. Meanwhile, the price of Cincy’s favorite cheap indulgence has gone up, racist cops finally might face some real consequences and two beloved Bengals are making big moves. Catch up…
See the Glorious Hair on Ohio, Kentucky Kids in USA Mullet Championships
Mullets are here to stay. Kids and teens from both Ohio and Kentucky are finalists in the USA Mullet Championships, and their hair is nothing but showstopping. The “business in the front, party in the back” hairstyle was popular in the ’80s, but it has persevered in pockets of the nation and reemerged as the…
11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Aug. 19-21)
Friday, Aug. 19 Black Family Reunion The 34th-annual Black Family Reunion features a weekend-long event that “unites communities and highlights the strengths and values of the Black Family,” per a description. Using this year’s theme of “Bold & Beautiful,” programming includes special speakers, live musical acts, a festival, a parade, a job fair and a…
‘Unreasonably Cold, Snowy’ Weather Predicted for the Cincinnati Area this Winter
The Farmers’ Almanac recently release its extended winter weather forecast… and it’s not looking good guys. It’s hard to picture during the sweaty month of August, but this upcoming winter is expected to be “unreasonably cold and snowy” in the Ohio and Northern Kentucky region. The Farmers’ Almanac suggests pulling your flannel and snowshoes out…
Masking Not Required for Cincinnati Public Schools, Despite Administration’s Own Safety Plan
Cincinnati Public School students and their families are gearing up for a new school year starting Aug. 18, but packing a mask won’t be a requirement for CPS parents, despite the administration’s own COVID-19 safety plan amid high coronavirus case numbers. Hamilton County experiencing high COVID levels Hamilton County has had a high level of…
Here’s Why Cincinnati Cyclones’ Dollar Beer Night Is Now $2 Beer Night
Nothing says autumn like cheering for the home hockey team while buzzed on delicious, cheap beer. The Cincinnati Cyclones know that just about better than anybody. For years, the Cyclones have attracted hockey fans to Heritage Bank Center with its highly anticipated dollar-beer promotions. Who doesn’t love beer for just $1? The economy, apparently. The…
Former Cincinnati Bengals Cornerback Ken Riley One of Three Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Paw by paw, a Cincinnati Bengal is moving one step closer to having the Pro Football Hall of Fame as his new den. The Hall of Fame selection committee has selected the late Ken Riley as one of three finalists for the 2023 induction class. If approved, the former cornerback would become just the second…
Cincinnati Filmmaker’s Comedy ‘Movers Ultimate’ Hits Streaming Services This Week
Local filmmaker Ben Rood’s newest movie Movers Ultimate is available to view on Vudu, iTunes, Amazon and Google Play starting Aug. 19. The movie was filmed in 2020 in Cincinnati and tells the tale of a moving company’s weird day at work as they load up several trucks from an affluent McMansion and unload at…
Cincinnati Cyclones’ 2022-2023 Season Includes a Game as the ‘Cincinnati Hippos’
Cincinnati is obsessed with Fiona, the famous hippopotamus at the Cincinnati Zoo. Fiona chocolate. Fiona artwork. Fiona’s new little brother. CityBeat readers even choose Fiona over Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for the title of “Best Cincinnatian.” So it comes as no surprise that the Cincinnati Cyclones will be getting in on the hippo action during…
TableTalk: Wyoming Meat Market’s Shelbi Nation Shares How to Make Your Next Tailgating Party Fancy AF
Shelbi Nation, owner of Wyoming Meat Market, can often be found doing one of two things on the job: breaking down a full wagyu cow on the market’s chopping block, or outside, grilling up those magnificent cuts. She’s ambitious, sensible and hard-working, yet enthusiastically indulgent when the time’s right. Nation is a promising culinary entrepreneur…
Bogart’s to Host Dolly Parton-Inspired Country Western Disco this December
“This ain’t no disco / This ain’t no country club either,” once uttered by Sheryl Crow in her 1993 hit “All I Wanna Do,” is also now the perfect description for an event taking place at Bogart’s in December. The Dolly Disco: The Dolly Parton Inspired Country Western Disco Dance Party is set to take…
Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow Graces Sports Illustrated Cover for September
Come on. We all knew he was cover-boy material. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and fashion icon Joe Burrow’s star has been rising, and now he’s got one more way of proving it. Burrow is featured on the cover of the September issue of Sports Illustrated, which begins hitting newsstands Aug. 17 (it was unavailable at the…
Cincinnati Rollergirls Return to the Rink After More Than Two Years
It’s been more than two and a half years since Cincinnatians have seen some hard-hitting roller derby action, but the wait is finally over: The Cincinnati Rollergirls (CRG) are ready to return to the rink. After taking a pandemic-related hiatus, the CRG have announced two fall games — one at the Cintas Center at Xavier…
Barleycorn’s Brewhouse Opens in Wilder this Week
Northern Kentucky chain Barleycorn’s has recently opened its first brewhouse. Barleycorn’s Brewhouse officially opened on Aug. 15, per a Facebook post, in Wilder, Kentucky. The spot, which was previously a fire station, is described as a “new twist on a classic, hometown brand.” The brewhouse focuses on featuring local craft beer and food plus their…
Guest Commentary: Despite Rampant Threats to the FBI, Ohio’s GOP Leadership Remains Nearly Silent
Some prominent Ohio Republicans have been calling for congressional oversight of the FBI in the wake of its search of former President Donald Trump’s home and club in Florida. But so far, only three have condemned last week’s attack on the Cincinnati FBI office that appears to be the result of a man’s anger over…
Cincinnati Animal CARE Expands with New Pet Adoption Center Near Pleasant Ridge
Cincinnati Animal CARE now has more room to get its pets from the shelter and into happy forever homes. The Hamilton County shelter and animal welfare agency announced it is opening a Pet Adoption Center at 3262 Highland Ave. in Columbia Township (close to the Lowe’s near Pleasant Ridge). Animals won’t be housed here but…
Pick Your Own Sunflowers at the Gorman Heritage Sunflower Festival this October
In search of an Instagrammable way to usher in the fall season? Tickets are on sale now for the Gorman Heritage Sunflower Festival. On Oct. 1-2, guests will be able to enjoy hay rides, live music, food trucks and craft vendors as well as pick-your-own pumpkins and sunflowers. Kids can meet farm animals and learn more…
Cincinnati’s Red Light Jazz Room Music Series Features Innovative Performances of Gospel, Jazz and R&B
Let the record show that when Lex Nycole gets an idea, she cannot be stopped. The freelance curator has been dreaming up event projects for years. And even as she takes on jobs curating and producing for various arts organizations around the city, she’s manifesting her vision. Recently that vision has been the Red Light…
Rosie’s Cocktails & Pies to Close Temporarily for Re-Concept
Downtown Rosie’s Cocktails & Pies is set to close temporarily for a ‘re-concept.’ According to owner Crown Restaurant Group (CRG), Rosie’s, which first opened in the spring of 2021, is closing its indoor dining on Aug. 24 and is set to reopen in early September as Rosie’s Italian. CRG says they are transforming the space…
Study: 90% of Ohio Parents Trust Teachers to Choose Class Content
A new study shows Ohio parents want to see students receive support inside and outside of the classroom, and they trust teachers to know how to lead their children. In a study conducted over six months by the Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio in partnership with Baldwin Wallace University’s Community Research Institute, more than 1,000 k-12 parents…
Tennis Fan’s Ukraine Flag ‘Too Big’ at Cincinnati’s Western & Southern Open, Security Claims
The Russia-Ukraine battle continues even on the tennis court. Officials at Cincinnati’s Western & Southern Open reportedly asked a tennis fan to remove their large Ukraine flag from Lindner Family Tennis Center on Aug. 14. According to Ben Rothenberg, a senior editor for Racquet magazine who’s in Cincinnati to report on the tournament, either Anna Kalinskaya or…
Fretboard Brewing To Open Location Inside of Upcoming Norwood Development Factory 52
Blue Ash’s Fretboard Brewing is opening a Norwood location inside of the Factory 52 development. Upcoming Factory 52 is a 20-acre mixed-used development project that already has many new businesses announced including Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Asheville-based Hi-Wire Brewing. According to a Facebook post from Factory 52, the Fretboard Brewing location will be housed…
Guest Commentary: Gov. Mike DeWine Expresses Respect for the Courts — Except When it Comes to Redistricting
Just after he signed a bill dramatically restricting abortion on April 11, 2019, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expressed great respect for the courts and the rule of law. But more than three years later — in a case involving Republican gerrymandering — DeWine’s staff seems to be saying he doesn’t have to listen to the…
34th Annual Black Family Reunion Includes Job Fair, Live Music, Cultural Festival and More This Weekend
Live entertainment, keynote speakers, health services and more take place this weekend as part of Cincinnati’s annual Black Family Reunion event. Now in its 34th year, the widely attended event will be held Aug. 18-21. Events will take place throughout the city from Sawyer Point Park to Fountain Square to Avondale. All events are free…
Cincinnati Leaders Propose Zero-Tolerance Policy for Police Officers Caught Using Racial Slurs on the Job
After the suspension of two Cincinnati Police Department officers who used racist slurs on the job came to light in the past month, some city leaders are pushing for a zero-tolerance discrimination policy. Iris Roley is the city’s consultant for issues related to the Collaborative Agreement; a set of police-community relationship values outlined between CPD,…
Dress in Florals and Metallics for the Contemporary Arts Center’s Regional Gala This Weekend
The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is hosting a its big annual gala on Aug. 20 Named after the museum’s exhibit The Regional, featuring 23 contemporary Midwestern artists — and currently on view a the Kemper Museum in Kansas City — the Regional Gala will include artworks for auction, food and drinks from Fausto, beer from…
Cincinnati’s New ‘Darkside of Brewing Tour’ Features Murder, Mayhem and a Visit to an Underground Beer Cellar
If you need a dose of liquid courage to do something scary, the new Brewing Heritage Trail “Darkside of Brewing” tour might just be for you. Starting Sept. 9 and running through Nov. 5, this spooky series takes attendees into Cincinnati’s “haunted and gruesome” brewing past on a walking tour — which includes a visit…
The Summer Cincy Beerfest Moves Locations to TQL Stadium in the West End
Cincy Beerfest is taking its summertime drinking event to a new destination, kicking off festivities at TQL Stadium, home of hometown Major League Soccer team FC Cincinnati. This one-day-only celebration of all things craft beer features two sessions full of samples. Admission include 25 beer tickets and a 5-ounce mug. If you opt for early…
Watch: Teaser Trailer for Timothée Chalamet’s Greater Cincinnati-Filmed Cannibal Love Story ‘Bones and All’
The world has had its first look at director Luca Guadagnino’s new film, Bones and All, and it is especially exciting for Cincinnatians. Actor Timothée Chalamet dropped the teaser trailer for the movie — which was partially filmed in Greater Cincinnati and nearby Maysville, Kentucky — on his social media on Aug. 10. While the…
Attorney: Louisville Police Officer Charged In Breonna Taylor Warrant To Plead Guilty
Former Louisville Metro Police Department officer Kelly Goodlett plans on pleading guilty to a federal charge that she conspired to falsify a warrant for Breonna Taylor’s home, her attorney said during a virtual court hearing on Friday, Aug. 12. Asked by a prosecutor whether they were correct in believing Goodlett would plead guilty to the…
Texts, Calendars, Emails Link Gov. Mike DeWine to FirstEnergy’s Bribery Scandal
Gov. Mike DeWine and his administration played a hands-on role passing an allegedly pay-for-play nuclear bailout and appointing an industry-friendly regulator who has since been accused of taking a $4.3 million bribe, documents and messages show. Calendar records show DeWine, a Republican, met repeatedly to discuss energy policy with FirstEnergy Corp. officials and at least…
The Cincinnati Zoo’s Newest Baby Hippo Has Officially Been Named
The Cincinnati Zoo’s newest addition to their hippo bloat has been officially named. Famous Fiona the hippo’s little bother is named Fritz! The name was chosen by the public who was given two options: Fritz or Ferguson. Zoo officials say that Fritz got 56% of the 220,000 total votes. “We would have been happy with…
Over-the-Rhine Employees, Residents React to New Weekend Parking Restrictions After Recent Shooting
Cincinnati police leaders are laying out changes in Over-the-Rhine since the Aug. 7 shooting on Main Street that left nine injured. “You will see an increased police presence both at the Banks and at the Main Street entertainment district,” said interim Cincinnati Police Department chief Theresa Theetge during an Aug. 11 press briefing. Police recently…
Wizarding World-Themed Pop-Up Cocktail Bar ‘Pennifold’s Pub’ to Open in Findlay Market this Weekend
Enjoy a nostalgia-filled trip into the wizarding world at Gorilla Cinema’s pop-up Pennifold’s Pub in Findlay Market. If you’re ever in a cool themed bar in Cincinnati, there is a good chance Gorilla Cinema is behind it, and they didn’t disappoint with this limited-time cocktail bar. Starting at 4 p.m. Aug. 12 guests can experience…
FBI Kills Armed Suspect in Wilmington, and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
“What a year this week has been,” as the meme goes. This week, Greater Cincinnati found itself in the spotlight for an FBI chase, a nightlife district shooting, a new stadium name, a baseball game played in a field of corn and Pete Rose’s continued repugnant comments. Catch up on the headlines below. Authorities Shoot…
Authorities Shoot Armed Suspect Who Led FBI on Chase to Wilmington
The FBI’s pursuit of an alleged armed gunman ended in death Thursday. Details continue to emerge about the day-long Aug. 11 incident in which a variety of law enforcement agencies ended up in a standoff near Wilmington with a man who had attempted to break into the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cincinnati field office in…
Cincinnati Reds Lose 4-2 in 2022 MLB Field of Dreams Game, but Corn Still Makes Everybody a Winner
“Is this heaven?” “No. It’s Iowa.” The Field of Dreams game itself didn’t go so well for the Cincinnati Reds – the Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati 4-2 – but there were plenty of magical moments in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 11 that made players and fans alike marvel about baseball’s ability to transcend almost everything.…
Cincinnati Police Arrest Two People for Aug. 7 Over-the-Rhine Shooting
Cincinnati Police have arrested two people for the Aug. 7 shooting in Over-the-Rhine that left nine people injured, said Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters. Diablo McCoats, 29, and Jarvis Barnes, 34, were arrested this week. It is unclear if investigators were tipped off about their identities after offering a $5,000 reward to the public. Both men…
Wilmington-Area Residents Under Lockdown As FBI Chases Gunman
Update, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 11: Clinton County’s emergency management department says it has been advised that “law enforcement operations and response has ended. Some operations will continue on-scene.” The Ohio Department of Transportation says that all roads in the area have reopened to traffic. Cincinnati’s FBI office has not yet issued a statement. CityBeat’s previous…
Listermann Brewing Company Trail House Has Permanently Closed
Listermann Brewing Company has announced the closure of their Trail House. Listermann, which has been around since 1991, announced via social media that they closed the Trail House, located in Norwood, so that they could focus their attention solely on “brewing operations and our taproom.” “We thank you for your support and hope you will…
Over-the-Rhine’s New Bar ‘Cinema’ is Dedicated to Black Films and ’90s R&B
Over-the-Rhine has another new bar, this one is perfect for movie buffs and lovers of ’90s hip-hop and R&B Cinema, which was opened by local entrepreneur Rico Grant on Aug. 6, is “dedicated to ’90s R&B, hip-hop and classic Black films,” per a release from 3CDC. Guests enjoy DJ sets that feature ’90s and early…
The Hamilton County Fair Kicks Off Thursday with Wrestling and a Rodeo
Rev your engines and get your 4-H Club ready: the Hamilton County Fair is back with a midway full of rides and games, livestock displays, arts and crafts exhibits, tons of fried food, giant tomatoes and all the other wholesome county antics you’d expect. The 167th Hamilton County Fair takes place Aug. 11-14. Gates open at 4 p.m.,…
Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto Explains Emotional Significance of Thursday’s MLB Field of Dreams Game
Field of Dreams makes us cry. But hearing Joey Votto talk about Field of Dreams really, really makes us cry. The Cincinnati Reds are in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 11 to battle the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams game, an homage to the 1989 Kevin Costner film Field of Dreams. In the…
Vote Now: Choose Between Two Names for the Cincinnati Zoo’s Newest Baby Hippo
The Cincinnati Zoo has a new baby hippo and fans now have the chance to help name the cutest addition to the zoo’s family. Of course, as the baby is famous Fiona’s little brother (he even has her signature ear wiggles), the name has to start with an F. The two options to choose from…
On Newsstands Now: Here’s Everything You’ll Find in CityBeat’s Latest Issue
“Reading is fundamental,” countless teachers, cartoon characters and public service announcements told children in the 1980s and 1990s. But since then, the United States has gone through multiple recessions, there’s no time for relaxing due to the multiple jobs necessary to pay rent, and conversation frequently has been relegated to phone and laptop screens. Raising literacy…
Here’s What the Cincinnati Reds’ Field of Dreams Uniforms Look Like
The Cincinnati Reds will go back in time during Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams game this week – and their uniforms will, as well. MLB recently unveiled the special uniforms that the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs will sport during the Aug. 11 Field of Dreams game, which will take place in Dyersville, Iowa, and…
Frisch’s Mainliner Throws Retro 75th Anniversary Party with Hot Rods, Coke Floats and Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut
Earlier this year, Frisch’s Big Boy announced it would be celebrating its 75th anniversary — in part — by adding Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs to the menu for a limited time. So it only makes sense that the local chain would tap the most famous Nathan’s fan to appear at the Frisch’s anniversary party this…
University of Cincinnati Bearcats Ranked in the Top 25 of USA Today’s Coaches Poll
Coming off their historic playoff run, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats have been ranked 22nd out of the top 25 college football teams in the country by the America Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in the preseason college football “USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.” The Bearcats ended the 2021-2022 season with an undefeated regular season…
Guest Commentary: Landmark Federal Climate Bill Could Change Ohio’s Energy Landscape
On Sunday, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that will reduce spending while at the same time offering nearly $370 billion is new initiatives to fight climate change. While Ohio has many options for mandating clean power and pricing carbon that will reduce carbon emissions, the Inflation Reduction Act…
