Shop Hundreds of Works by Local Artists at the Hyde Park Square Art Show
One of Cincinnati’s oldest and most respected art shows returns to Hyde Park Square this fall. The 59th annual Hyde Park Square Art Show will take place Sunday, Oct. 5 and feature more than 200 fine artists, both local and from across the country. They’ll be exhibiting and selling works in a variety of mediums,…
Northside Distilling and CABVI Team Up to Release Braille Bourbon Whiskey
Northside Distilling Co. and the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) are teaming up again for the release of Volume 3 of their Braille Bourbon Whiskey. This is the third time the bourbon will be available, and CABVI says it expects the spirit to sell out within weeks again. This limited-edition bottle…
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week Returns With Three-Course Meal Specials
Support local restaurants and indulge in some delicious specials for Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week this fall. Restaurant Week returns Monday-Sunday, Sept. 23-29 with participating restaurants offering $26, $36, $46 and now $56 three-course prix fixe menus. Along with meals, many restaurants will also offer seasonal-inspired cocktails made with Restaurant Week sponsor Maker’s Mark. “Restaurant Week…
Pick Your Own Glass Pumpkin from This Colorful Pumpkin Patch in Hocking Hills
One Hocking Hills artist’s decorative and delicate spin on the traditional pumpkin patch is returning this fall. Jack Pine Studio in Laurelville is hosting its fifth annual Glass Pumpkin Festival Friday-Sunday, Sept. 20-22, which will feature thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins in a variety of colors and finishes in a “patch” on the grounds of…
We’re Playing I Spy Cincinnati in The Bikeriders’ New Trailer
Director Jeff Nichols’ (Loving, Mud, Take Shelter) new film The Bikeriders may be set in Chicago in the ‘60s, but all we can see is Cincinnati in its new trailer. The Bikeriders stars big names like Tom Hardy (Venom, Dunkirk, Inception), Austin Butler (Elvis), Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), Michael Shannon (Knives Out, The Shape of…
Newport Haunted Ship USS Nightmare to Start Boarding for Spooky Season
The USS Nightmare is docking in Newport for another spooky season full of spine-tingling thrills and frights. The haunted steamboat’s Capt. William S. Mitchell and his crew of ghastly ghouls are waiting to greet you when it opens for boarding Friday, Sept. 15. The ship’s immersive sets, chilling soundscapes and visual effects promise an experience…
Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance Criticizes SpaceX Lawsuit
Last week, the Department of Justice sued SpaceX, alleging the company routinely discriminated against refugee or asylee job seekers. In a letter, Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance criticized Attorney General Merrick Garland for pursuing the case. Vance contends SpaceX may have made a good faith mistake, while downplaying the ongoing pattern of discrimination the…
Abortion Rights Groups Ask Ohio Supreme Court to Order Full Amendment Text for November Ballots
In the fight against Ohio Ballot Board language that reproductive rights groups say is deceptive, an attorney has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to order the full text of the proposed amendment to be used on November ballots. The Ohio Ballot Board approved language last month for voters to see on their ballots that took…
Sound Advice: John Hiatt to Bring Earthy Blend of Folk-Rock to Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. Indiana has spawned its fair share of first-class music artists, from Hoagy Carmichael to the Jackson Five to John Mellencamp, but its best music export may just be John Hiatt. The Indianapolis-born singer-songwriter has been delivering stellar roots rock since the mid-’70s, with countless records…
Sound Advice: KC and The Sunshine Band Bringing Quintessential Disco Hits to Cincinnati
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. Quintessential disco band KC and The Sunshine Band “keep it coming” and turn the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati lawn into a full blown ‘70s dance club on Sept. 15. With some of the biggest songs of the 1970s, mixing dance music, funk, potent pop and…
Sound Advice: Clem Snide to Play Dazzling, Intimate Show at Southgate House Revival
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. Singer-songwriter Eef Barzelay founded Clem Snide as a trio out of Boston in 1991. They steadily gained notice — as well as a couple more band members — through a series of albums powered by a playful, often rollicking songwriting style touching on rock, pop,…
Sound Advice: Being Dead Welcomes Cincinnatians Into Their Delightfully Strange Universe
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. Being Dead reminds us that music can be oodles of fun. From their debut full-length When Horses Would Run, to their colorful Instagram, to their library of delightfully unhinged music videos, the Austin band welcomes you into a merry and strange universe. Core members Falcon…
Cincinnati Band Young Eyes Release Triumphant, Genre-Bending Debut Album
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. Heavy is a word thrown around nonchalantly in today’s music world. Anything with an amplified guitar and an angry frontperson seems to qualify and it has quickly become nothing more than a reductive description. It would be simple, and apt, to describe the Cincinnati-based quintet,…
A New Way to Dine: A Look at Meal Prep Services in Greater Cincinnati
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. It’s no secret Cincinnati has a vibrant food scene, offering a range of culinary delights from diverse global inspirations to cherished local cuisines. And the good food doesn’t stop with just restaurants: the Queen City is also home to locally owned meal prep businesses that…
Review: Annata Wine Bar & Cellar and Ripple Wine Bar Transforming O’Bryonville into Wine-Lover’s Paradise
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. Seemingly overnight, O’Bryonville has become something of a wine-lover’s paradise. The neighborhood now boasts not one but two bona fide wine bars, each helmed by savvy oenophiles who are adept at connecting with both novice and experienced wine drinkers—and everyone in between. Annata Wine Bar…
J.D. Vance Pushes for Ban on Mask Mandates as Ohio Cases Continue to Rise
U.S. Senator J.D. Vance doesn’t want anyone to even suggest requiring masks, even as coronavirus cases continue to rise. “Freedom to Breathe Act” On Sept. 5, Vance introduced the “Freedom to Breathe Act,” which would prohibit any federal official, including the President, from issuing mask mandates applying to domestic air travel, public transit systems and…
Sociologist Studies Cincinnati Neighborhoods to Explore ‘Racial Capitalist Harm’
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. What do we want our cities to be? Why are they the way they are and how can we make them better for everyone? These questions seem broad, but when Sarah Mayorga asks them in her latest book Urban Specters, the reader is urged to…
‘Rain Man,’ the Film that Propelled Cincinnati’s Film Industry, Turns 35
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. When Fathom Events — the presenter of special cinematic screenings in North American movie theaters — announced its upcoming 35th anniversary presentations of Rain Man, it didn’t mince words about the 1988 film’s legacy. It’s worth remembering as a “Powerful and Poignant film,” the media…
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Play Asks ‘What Does the Constitution Mean to You?’
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. In the contentious world of politics in 2023, our American Constitution is often a tangled thicket to dive into. Many people don’t have a firm grasp of what it says, where it came from and how it should be applied to our nation today. As…
Fall Arts Preview: Greater Cincinnati Theater Companies, Universities to Present Well-Rounded Offerings Throughout the Fall
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. If you’re a theater fan, September is welcomed as the month when Cincinnati’s local theaters launch their new seasons. If you’re someone who’s just been thinking about checking out a show or two, well, you’re in the right place, too. Already underway is Ring of…
Fall Arts Preview: A Number of Artistic Adventures Await Cincinnatians This Fall
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. Fall might mean the days are getting cooler, but inside Cincinnati’s venues, the temperatures are rising. We’ve had all spring and summer to get excited about the respective season lineups for Cincinnati’s performing arts organizations, and finally, the time is nigh. From world premiere choreography…
Fall Arts Preview: The National Bring Back Homecoming Festival Five Years After Inaugural Event
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Sept. 6 print edition. The National need little introduction at this point in their long-running existence. The band — which, as ever, features frontman Matt Berninger, guitarists Aaron and Bryce Dessner, drummer Bryan Devendorf and bassist Scott Devendorf — has been a fixture on the musical landscape for two…
New Bakery and Dessert Shop Opening in Findlay Market’s Launch Space
Something sweet is coming to Findlay Market this week. Bakery and dessert shop Eliza Jane’s BakeShop will host its grand opening at the market Friday, Sept. 8. Eliza Jane’s BakeShop is the newest resident of the market’s Findlay Launch program, a storefront accelerator that allows food entrepreneurs to build real-world experience while lowering the risks…
Japanese Convenience Store Daruma Opening in Court Street Plaza
A new Japanese convenience store, called a konbini, is coming to downtown Cincinnati. Local chef Hideki Harada, who owns Japanese restaurant Kiki in College Hill and Sen, a fish and seafood butcher shop in Findlay Market, will open Daruma along Court Street Plaza later this year. Daruma will carry items like Japanese household staples, like…
Guest Commentary: How Do We Teach History at Ohio State? A Distinguished Professor Explains
I had hoped, as someone who has taught at Ohio State for nearly forty years and bleeds Scarlet and Gray, that we would be spared the attacks on higher education that have broken out across the nation. I had hoped that the accomplishments of our students and alumni, their ability to think critically, independently and…
Coming Soon in Ohio? ALEC Releases New Raft of Model Legislation
The American Legislative Exchange Council unveiled 23 new pieces of model legislation this summer — potentially offering a sneak peek at upcoming agenda items in Ohio. The organization, commonly known as ALEC, is a kind of “bill mill,” drafting and disseminating proposals state lawmakers can try out back home. Among the organization’s ideas? Prohibitions on…
Go on a Blind Date With Your Next Favorite Book at This Westwood Pop-Up
Blind dates with people can be tricky. But blind dates with books? Those are a lot more promising, and you won’t have to deal with the guilt of ghosting if the date turns into a DNF (did not finish). If you just finished a 500-page commitment and are ready to get back out into the…
‘Derail the Sale’ Group Plans Event to Sway Cincinnati Voters from Approving Norfolk Southern Sale
An organization that opposes the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR) to rail giant Norfolk Southern is holding a “teach-in” event on Sept. 7 that they hope will open voters’ eyes to the dangers of the proposed rail sale. “‘Derail the Sale’ is a non-partisan campaign that has an interest in stopping the sale…
The Oscar Mayer Frankmobile is Heading to Greater Cincinnati
America’s favorite wiener on wheels is heading for the Cincinnati area this week — all 27 feet of it. The famous Oscar Mayer Frankmobile (formerly known as the Wienermobile) will be making stops at local Krogers and events starting Wednesday. Fans can take a tour inside the famous Wienermobile, which will have some Instagram-worthy photo…
Guest Commentary: JD Vance is One of the Top Recipients of Oil and Gas Money. Now He’s Shilling for Their Interests
J.D. Vance, the wealthy venture capitalist who moved back to Ohio to become a U.S. Senator as a reborn MAGA zealot, owes his deep-pocketed benefactors big time. Chief among them are the titans peddling fossil fuel. Vance was among the top 20 of all recipients of oil and gas donations in the 2022 campaign. He…
Couple That Travels to Costco Locations Around the World to Visit Liberty Township Costco
David and Susan Schwartz have been around the globe three times visiting every Costco Wholesale store in their path. Actually, it’s more like they’ve been around the globe three times visiting every country on their path to a Costco. The Schwartzes set out on a mission to visit at least one Costco in every state…
Dave’s Hot Chicken is Coming to Greater Cincinnati
A popular Nashville hot chicken chain is expanding to the Greater Cincinnati area over the next few years. Best known for its chicken tenders and sliders that come in varying levels of heat from no spice at all to “Reaper,” Dave’s Hot Chicken is a rapidly growing fast-food chain that got its start in a…
Staggering Number of Ohio Kids Have Lost Medicaid Coverage
As kids’ Medicaid eligibility review gets underway, experts are concerned about the number of Ohio children losing federal health insurance. Kelly Vyzral, senior health policy associate with Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio, said because Ohio does not disaggregate information by adult or child, there is little data available on why kids are dropping off. She added whether…
Lakota School Bus Drivers Strike Over On-Board Camera Concerns
Lakota Local School District bus drivers voted to go on strike on Aug. 31 after failing to reach an agreement with Lakota’s bussing contractor Petermann Transportation. “We are extremely disappointed with this outcome and the impact it will have on our students and their families,” newly-appointed district superintendent Elizabeth Lolli wrote in an update to…
It’s Not Just CVS. Other Big Pharmacy Chains Cut Hours, Close Stores
Walmart is cutting hours at its busy pharmacies, while Rite Aid — which is already selling off stores — is expected to file for bankruptcy protection, news organizations have reported over the past week. The news comes after inspectors have found that CVS’s understaffed stores in Ohio have in some instances lacked controls to protect…
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose Says Redistricting Urgent After Year of Inaction
It’s been more than a year since the Ohio Redistricting Commission met to adopt a Statehouse redistricting map. But on Aug. 30, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said the work urgently needs to be finished by the end of September. In a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine and other members of the Ohio Redistricting…
Zany and Fearless, ‘Bottoms’ Takes on High School from a Raunchy Lesbian Point of View
If this was 20 years ago, Bottoms would kill on the gay & lesbian film festival circuit. As someone who has written about LGBTQ film fests in the past, I found this uber-zany, proudly queer, teen burlesque just the kind of fun, frivolous nonsense programmers would look for to balance out the slew of well-meaning…
Lakota School Bus Drivers May Strike, Here’s What We Know
Bus drivers for Lakota Local Schools, one of Ohio’s largest public school districts, could go on strike starting Sept. 1. That’s according to an email sent to Lakota parents from new district superintendent Elizabeth Lolli. She said employees for Petermann Transportation, the third-party company that handles bus routes for Lakota, are meeting on Aug. 31…
Interactive Dance Series Showcases Cincinnati Choreographer’s Work
Attending the upcoming Synergy Dance Series at Artsville will grant you the opportunity to become part of a choreographer’s creative process. The inaugural dance series, supported by ArtsWave and the Greater Cincinnati Dance Alliance, was designed to allow choreographers to workshop their creations via on-the-spot audience feedback. Twelve choreographers were selected by a panel of…
Guest Commentary: Real-life Nightmares the New Normal Under Extreme Abortion Laws Like Kentucky’s
Think of a 12- or 13-year-old little girl you know. Picture her in your mind. Think about what she likes to do, what her favorite color is, what subjects she likes at school and what she struggles with. Now imagine her with a baby in her arms. Her baby, fathered by the man who raped…
Ohio Republican Lawmakers Propose Allowing Chaplains in Public Schools
State Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus, R-Paris Township, has filed legislation proposing to allow Ohio’s public school districts to employ chaplains. The proposal comes after Texas lawmakers approved a similar measure over the objections of civil rights groups, academics and even some chaplains themselves. Can they do that? Stoltzfus’ measure would allow districts to hire chaplains or…
Over-the-Rhine Walk-Up Window 13th Street Alley Closes
Another Cincinnati eatery has permanently closed. 13th Street Alley, a walk-up window in Over-the-Rhine, recently posted a sign to its window stating the restaurant was closed for business. “We would like to thank all our customers who supported us since 2018 thank you, and God bless you,” the sign reads. 13th Street Alley, located on…
Cincinnati-Area Letter Carriers Demand Protections from Violence on the Job
Local letter carriers for the United States Postal Service (USPS) are planning a demonstration at Fountain Square to demand more action to protect mail carriers from on-the-job violence. In an Aug. 30 press release, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 43, the union for Cincinnati-area USPS workers, said letter carrier attacks are on…
Cincinnati’s Inhailer Radio Putting on Indie Music Festival at Woodward Theater
You can rock out with local bands and help support an independent Cincinnati radio station at indie music festival Inhailer Inspired this November. At Inhailer Inspired, 16 area indie bands will take the stage at Woodward Theater over two days to perform original songs and covers by artists who inspire them. All proceeds will be…
Skyline Celebrates Cincinnati Bengals Partnership With Collectible Game Dey Cups
Football is back, and Skyline Chili is celebrating its new partnership with the Cincinnati Bengals with a collectible series of “Game Dey” cups. In April, the Bengals announced a multi-year deal for Skyline to take up the mantle as the team’s official chili partner following a long partnership with Gold Star Chili. In addition to…
Braxton Brewing is Releasing a Line of Beers in Cincinnati’s Favorite Flavors
After announcing a partnership on a limited-time brew with a popular Cincinnati bakery, Covington’s Braxton Brewing Co. is taking it a step further with a line of “Cincinnati Favorites.” This fall, the brewery is launching a line of limited-time beers that highlight the flavors of Cincinnati and reflect the city’s rich and unique food history.…
Protest to be Held Against Ohio’s ‘Drag Ban’ in the Hometown of the Representative Who Proposed it
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. On Saturday, Sept. 2, Ohioans will gather at the Mercer County Courthouse in Celina to protest HB 245, a bill that would ban drag performances in locations other than “adult cabaret.” The setting of the protest in rural west-central Ohio is…
More Incarcerated Ohioans Could be Able to Take College Courses Through Pell Grants
More incarcerated Ohioans could soon be eligible to take college classes while behind bars. Pell Grants for incarcerated students went into effect on July 1 — meaning an estimated 760,000 additional incarcerated people could be eligible for a Pell Grant through prison education programs, according to the U.S. Department of Education. “Prison education programs reduce…
Campaign Officials: Vivek Ramaswamy Will Stop Rapping “Lose Yourself”
Campaign officials for presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy tell CityBeat the Cincinnati native will stop performing Eminem songs during campaign stops after the rapper told the Republican to back off. The 38-year-old “anti-woke” tech entrepreneur who wants to dismantle the Department of Education has surged in the polls recently. Through mostly self-funded campaigning, the millionaire Republican…
You Can Go on a Culinary Adventure in Peru With Cincinnati Chef Jose Salazar
If you have a passion for food and travel, renowned Cincinnati chef Jose Salazar is offering you the culinary journey of a lifetime. Through a trip with travel company Modern Adventure, Salazar, who owns popular Cincinnati restaurants like Mita’s and Goose & Elder, will help lead a cultural and culinary adventure through Peru next year.…
Economists: Abortion Protections Will Lead to Better Outcomes for Ohio Women
Abortion rights will be on the ballot in November, and Ohio Republican politicians who oppose them are again trying to stack the deck. However, a majority of economists who were surveyed this month said that such rights will improve economic prospects for women — especially those who are poor. After the U.S. Supreme Court in…
Guest Commentary: LaRose Pushes Unfair, Inaccurate Language on Ohio Reproductive Rights Amendment
Play fair or play dirty. Issue 1 showed Ohio voters how state Republicans play when they can’t persuade. Extremists know most Ohioans support the right to abortion within limits. The outright ban on abortion gerrymandered pols seek is wildly unpopular. Convincing rational minds otherwise is pointless. So Ohio’s GOP overlords cheat to win. Lawmakers rushed…
Downtown Cincinnati Korean Restaurant Haru Closes
A downtown Cincinnati Korean restaurant has permanently closed its doors. Haru, which was located at 628 Vine St., is now listed as permanently closed on Google and the restaurant’s social media. Its website was also taken offline. The only announcement came in the form of a sign in the restaurant’s window, but no reason was given.…
Braxton Brewing Teams Up With BonBonerie on Limited-Time Beer
A popular Northern Kentucky brewery is partnering with a beloved Cincinnati bakery to create a new, limited-time stout for beer lovers with a sweet tooth. Covington’s Braxton Brewing Co.’s new Opera Cream Stout, inspired by O’Bryonville’s The BonBonerie’s beloved Opera Cream Torte, is hitting Kroger’s shelves and Braxton’s taproom in early September. It’ll be available…
A New (Almost) Vegan Restaurant is Coming to Downtown Cincinnati
A new vegan-focused restaurant is coming to downtown Cincinnati. Almost V’Gan Lounge is expected to open at the Court Street Plaza early next year. 3CDC says local entrepreneurs and Almost V’Gan co-owners Jarvis Shaw and Sean Reed signed a lease at 34 E. Court St., where they’ll open their sit-down eatery geared toward health-conscious diners…
Pour-Your-Own-Drink Bar and Restaurant Copper & Flame Closing Saturday
A popular bar and restaurant in Over-the-Rhine will close its doors permanently after Saturday. Copper & Flame, known for its unique “pour-your-own-drink” concept and street food-style fare, announced on social media this weekend that its last day will be Saturday, Sept. 2. “This week, I made the painful decision to close Copper & Flame. I’m…
Ohio Redistricting Commission Set to Begin Work Again
Two years on from the first attempt at congressional and statehouse redistricting in Ohio, a commission of elected officials is set to begin again next month. The Ohio Redistricting Commission announced it will meet on Sept. 13 “for organizational purposes and to begin the process of drafting a General Assembly redistricting plan,” according to an…
New Ohio Black Student Equity Report Sheds Lights on Discrimination, Campus Policing
A little more than half of Black students, 54%, surveyed at Ohio universities, reported feeling discriminated against because of their race. This is according to the new Ohio Black Student Equity Report from the Ohio Student Association, a statewide grassroots organization. “Some had very negative experiences or uncomfortable experiences or didn’t feel comfortable going to the…
Shake Shack is Coming to Greater Cincinnati
The wait is nearly over: Popular milkshake and burger chain Shake Shack is finally opening its doors in Greater Cincinnati this fall. Liberty Township approved a proposal to build a Shake Shack in early 2022, the first location in Greater Cincinnati and the ninth in Ohio. It’ll be located at 7669 Blake St. at the…
“CHOOSE LIFE” Signs Considered Campaign Signage, and 4 Other Cincinnati News Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
The battle on abortion rights got wordy this week, with the famous “CHOOSE LIFE” signs in Cincinnati finally getting the official campaign signage designation from Hamilton County elections officials, at least on Nov. 7. And Republicans at the Ohio Statehouse have decided the ballot language voters will see when they decide on the issue; too…
UC Officials: Student Sexually Assaulted by Man Posing as Resident Advisor
Police are looking for a man they say sexually assaulted a University of Cincinnati student while posing as a resident advisor. According to the UC office of Public Safety, the assault took place on Aug. 24 around 3 a.m. at The Deacon, an off-campus apartment for UC students at 424 Straight St. The suspect is described…
Walmart to Begin Carrying Greater Cincinnati Startup’s Personal Care Products
A Greater Cincinnati startup that makes personal care items targeted toward Gen Z will be expanding access to its line of products thanks to a Golden Ticket. Woman-founded company Clean Age in Terrace Park was awarded Walmart’s Golden Ticket, the highest award in its startup pitch competition, in 2022. As the winner, Clean Age will…
Ohio’s Final Abortion Ballot Question is Full of Republican Propaganda
In a 3-2 split decision Thursday, the Ohio Ballot Board rejected using the full text of a proposed reproductive rights amendment on the ballot in November, adopting instead summary language written by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office that was criticized for being incomplete and inaccurate. The board’s approval of the language – which is…
Ohio Ballot Board Sets Language for Proposed Recreational Marijuana Law
The Ohio Ballot Board unanimously voted Thursday to solidify the language voters will see for the proposed recreational marijuana law in the November election. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol is backing the ballot proposal which would legalize and regulate cultivation, manufacturing, testing and the sale of marijuana to Ohioans 21 and up. It…
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2023 Details Have Dropped and They Deserve a Bunch of ‘Prosts’
Break out the steins and raise ‘em for a hearty “Prost!” The largest Oktoberfest outside Munich is returning to Cincinnati this year in a new location and with some new features. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati organizers shared details Thursday about the upcoming festival, which celebrates Cincinnati’s German heritage and beer (lots and lots of beer). The festival…
Cincinnati’s Appalachian Culture to be Celebrated with Arts Showcase
An arts showcase co-sponsored by the Urban Appalachian Community Coalition and Originary Arts Initiative is coming to the Carnegie Heritage Center of Columbia Tusculum on Sept. 1 to celebrate Greater Cincinnati’s diverse Appalachian culture. Appalachian Flow: A Creative Community Showcase will feature displays of all kinds of art that represent Appalachian culture and the Ohio…
In ‘Between Two Worlds,’ a French Journalist Goes Undercover to Explore the Lives of the French Working-Class
Freshly divorced and effectively destitute, former homemaker Marianne (Juliette Binoche) arrives in the northwestern French coastal city of Caen seeking a fresh start. She haunts employment offices and job fairs, looking for an employer who will take a chance on a middle-aged woman with a 23-year gap in her résumé. There’s only one option for…
Study: Bengals Fans Are Kinda Annoying
As it turns out, America thinks Cincinnati Bengals fans are pretty annoying, according to new research from Gambling.com. Gambling.com set out to find which NFL teams’ fans are the most annoying by analyzing posts on social media – the primary place to gripe about other people. “Over the course of a season, there can be…
More than 600 Volunteers Needed for October Rotary Do Days Blitz
Local celebs are looking for more than 600 people to participate in a three-day volunteer blitz this October. Called Rotary “Do Days,” the Rotary Club of Cincinnati has collaborated with CincinnatiCares.org, an online volunteer matching service that pairs volunteers with community needs. Projects range from serving meals to stocking shelves, painting fences, planting gardens, stuffing…
Upcoming CAC Exhibit Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Hadid-Designed Building
An upcoming exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center will feature commissioned artwork from eight international artists celebrating the 20th anniversary of the museum’s building designed by Zaha Hadid. A Permanent Nostalgia for Departure: A Rehearsal on Legacy with Zaha Hadid opens Sept. 22. It is a group exhibition in which artists were asked to create…
Medical Marijuana Cultivation Sites Could Also Harvest Adult-Use Weed If Ohio Initiative Passes
Thousands of marijuana plants grow in a highly controlled environment from seed to harvest at a cultivation facility in Buckeye Lake. PharmaCann, Inc., a Level I medical marijuana cultivation facility, harvests 36 times a year in Licking County. “Everything’s controlled,” PharmaCann Manager of Cultivation Tommy Black said. “Everything from the light, the light’s intensity to…
What to Know About Kentucky’s Dominant COVID-19 Strain
The “vast majority” of Kentucky’s COVID-19 cases are now the variant EG.5 – also known as “Eris” – according to Louisville infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Burns. This variant is “slightly more contagious … but overall not very different from the original omicron” strain, Burns told press Wednesday. EG.5 is an omicron descendant, according to…
Dog Daze Pawty at ACES Pickleball + Kitchen is Helping All the Good Boys and Girls
Tails will be wagging tonight at the Dog Daze Pawty to benefit two Greater Cincinnati organizations helping animals. ‘Pawty’ guests (both two-legged and four) can join spirit-maker Good Boy Vodka on the dog-friendly patio at ACES Pickleball + Kitchen at Factory 52 in Norwood from 6-9 Thursday night. Guests are encouraged to bring donations to…
The Comet’s Burritofest Spinoff Series to Showcase Local Musicians
To keep the fun of their annual music festival going, Northside’s The Comet is hosting a monthly music showcase featuring local talent across a variety of genres. Burritofest spinoff Burrito Bites will be held the last Friday of the month August through October and feature five music acts, as well as plenty of burritos and…
Hamilton County Elections Officials: “CHOOSE LIFE” Signs are Campaign Signs on Nov. 7
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Cincinnati Right to Life is not an official partner of Ohio Right to Life. Instead, Cincinnati Right to Life is a member organization of The Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio, a political advocacy group that Cincinnati Right to Life formed in 2017 that…
Cincinnati Pizza Pop-Up Raising Funds for Hawaii Wildfire Victims
A Cincinnati pizza pop-up is doing its part to help victims of the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. Companion, a “Neopolitanish” pizza pop-up with a Sunday residence at Oakley Wines, will be at the wine shop and bar this Sunday to raise funds for the Maui Food Bank by selling its twist on Hawaiian pizza. “Though…
Here’s What to Know About New Federal Policies for Repaying Student Loans
Following the Supreme Court’s summer ruling against 40 million federal student loan borrowers who would have qualified for debt relief, the Biden administration crafted a year-long delay in repayments. The policy, known as an on-ramp, is set to begin next month. Additionally, hours after the Supreme Court’s decision, the Department of Education unveiled a new…
LaRosa’s Montgomery Inn Pizza and Rondos Are Back For a Limited Time
Two of Cincinnati’s most iconic flavors are reuniting for a limited time. LaRosa’s Montgomery Inn Pizza and Rondos are back on the menu, rekindling a partnership that first started almost 20 years ago. “Our collaboration with Montgomery Inn has always been about celebrating two exceptional flavors that define our city. The return of Montgomery Inn…
Mifepristone Ruling Won’t Change Rules in Ohio
An appeals court ruling doesn’t change the rules in Ohio for a medication used not only to terminate pregnancies, but also for miscarriage treatment. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that mifepristone could stay on the market, but that ruling will be on hold as the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s…
