Swim from Cincinnati to Kentucky in the Great Ohio River Swim
Hundreds of swimmers will take to the Ohio River during the open-water Bill Keating Jr. Great Ohio River Swim on Sunday, Aug. 25. Officially named after Keating — one of the first people to sign up for the inaugural event in 2007, who later lost a battle with brain cancer — the event is a…
Become a Real Barbie Girl at the Dreamhouse Living Tour Stop in Cincinnati
You can shop and accessorize just like Barbie as her truck tour makes a stop in Greater Cincinnati this weekend. In honor of the 60th anniversary of the world’s favorite doll moving into her Dreamhouse, the Barbie Dreamhouse Living Tour is again making its way across the United States with exclusive merch in all shades…
Sound Advice: Cincinnati to Hear the Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. You might not expect America’s last, great surf rock band to hail from landlocked Nashville, Tennessee, but then maybe you’ve never witnessed Los Straitjackets in their wild habitat: synchronized onstage in Mexican wrestling masks and matching suits wielding their salty blend of surf rock, twang…
University of Cincinnati Students Combat Climate Change Through Net Impact and UC Sustainability Student Groups
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. The world is on fire — figuratively, metaphorically and literally. Temperatures and ongoing heatwaves are breaking historical records. On-and-off Canadian wildfires are turning Ohio skies into smog. It’s safe to say that Gen Z especially is feeling the heat. And it’s getting hot in here.…
Sound Advice: Daniel Caesar to Bring Critically Acclaimed R&B Tunes to Cincinnati
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. Daniel Caesar is embarking on a gauntlet of a world tour. The second leg of his “Superpowers World Tour” includes 33 stops, one of which is at the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Aug. 31. Known for his insouciant demeanor and music, Caesar exudes…
Broadway in Cincinnati’s ‘MJ The Musical’ to Provide Theatrical Take on the Creative Genius of Michael Jackson
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. After seeing a theater production, you’re likely to recall the acting, the scenery and the costumes. But if it weren’t for effective — and often dramatic — lighting, you wouldn’t see any of it. In fact, lighting is a key factor in effective theatrical storytelling.…
Sound Advice: Reclaim Your Teenage Angst at the Ohio is for Lovers Festival
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. The guys in the long-running Dayton, Ohio-based band Hawthorne Heights are lovers of various related rock and roll subgenres delivered by everyone from Blink-182 to far lesser-known purveyors with descriptors like emo, screamo, pop punk, power pop, melodic hardcore and more. As such, the quartet…
Sound Advice: Smashing Pumpkins Bring ‘The World is a Vampire Tour’ to Cincinnati
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. In July 1993, the Chicago-based quartet released their debut album, Siamese Dream, in a year that saw some of the greatest albums of the modern era released. The album’s opening track, “Cherub Rock,” sends shockwaves to the listener’s ears. Angst-ridden frontman Billy Corgan stated the…
Lloyd Library’s Newest Exhibit, ‘A Foray into Fungi,’ Explores the International (and Local) World of Fungi
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. Did you know that without fungi, there would be no alcohol in the world – nor a ton of other things essential to life on Earth? Mycologist Nicholas Money likes to highlight the brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces) in the Fungi Kingdom as one of countless and…
‘Airborne’ at 30: How Cincinnati’s Film Industry Continues to Take Flight, Three Decades Later
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the release of Rob Bowman’s Airborne (September 17, 1993, for those keeping track), it’s worth reflecting on the celebrated cinematic presence of the Queen City. Along with introducing audiences to Jack Black and Seth Green, the movie…
Darlingside Discusses Latest Album, ‘Everything is Alive,’ Ahead of Cincinnati Performance
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. With COVID in our back seats instead of our rearview mirrors, it’s conceivable that artists’ music continues to be refracted through the prism of the past three years. Darlingside guitarist, banjoist and vocalist Don Mitchell understands how that assumption applies to the Boston quartet’s latest…
Sugar Shack by the Tracks Serves Up Sweet Treats and Retro Vibes in Lockland
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Aug. 23 print edition. A brand new ice cream parlor on the Lockland and Reading border is serving up ice cream, sundaes and good times. Sugar Shack by the Tracks is owned and run by a local family — Erika, John, and their two sons. (The family did not…
Over-the-Rhine Bar HomeMakers Launches Inaugural Margarita Week
Over-the-Rhine bar HomeMakers is whipping up some special margaritas to get your taste buds dancing this week. HomeMakers is hosting its inaugural Margarita Week from now through Sunday, Aug. 27. Featuring a lineup of five innovative, house-made margaritas, the event celebrates the artistry of margarita-making and offers the chance to sip and savor drinks crafted…
The Final Concept at Newport on the Levee’s New Food Hall Has Been Announced
The final concept for the upcoming Newport on the Levee micro food hall has been announced. Asian street fare concept Stick and Buns will be one of four restaurant spaces opening in The Galley on the Levee. Stick and Buns’ menu will showcase street food favorites encompassing different Asian dishes, like their pork belly bao…
Mason Company Webhelp Americas to Lay Off Up to Half of Workforce
A tech company based locally has recently announced plans to lay off up to 150 staff members over the course of the next two months out of their approximately 300 total employees. Webhelp Americas, which is originally based in Paris, France, but has a branch locally in Mason, Ohio, primarily works in the field of…
Review: Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Exudes a Unique Spirit
The Outlaw Music Festival celebrating the great Willie Nelson made a stop at Riverbend Music Center on Sunday, Aug. 13 for a rain-free, sunny summer day of music. Summer isn’t the same without a trip to Riverbend, with historic Coney Island next door and the Ohio River just behind the stage, adding an air of…
John Cena, Venus Williams and More Celebrities Coming to Cincinnati for the Kroger Wellness Festival
Some big names are coming to Cincinnati for the annual Kroger Wellness Festival this September. The Kroger Wellness Festival is a two-day health and wellness event featuring more than 100 panel discussions, food demonstrations, fitness classes and musical performances. The festival will take place across six stages at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati on Friday-Saturday,…
Guest Commentary: Cincinnati Native Vivek Ramaswamy Can’t Slick Talk His Way Past His Disturbing Authoritarian Mindset
Ohio’s horse in the first Republican presidential primary debate struts with the confidence of a Preakness thoroughbred. Cincinnati native Vivek Ramaswamy is turning heads as a slick, self-assured newcomer with all the charm and charisma of Harold Hill, the fast-talking traveling salesman in The Music Man. Hill is a poser trying to con the naïve…
Relive Your Childhood at These Greater Cincinnati Breweries’ Book Fairs for Adults
Remember the magic as the Scholastic Book Fair’s rolling metal shelves, piled high with new books with glossy covers and crisp pages, transformed your school’s library or gym into a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told? Or maybe you stood in line at the checkout eagerly waiting to blow all your mom’s money…
Abortion Amendment Ballot Language Submitted, Ballot Board Set to Meet Aug. 24
Gearing up for an Ohio Ballot Board meeting where constitutional amendment language regarding reproductive health will be considered, groups pushing for the measure want to see the entire text of the amendment on November ballots. In a letter received by the Ohio Secretary of State on Monday, attorney Donald McTigue represented petitioners for the constitutional…
Keystone Bar & Grill in Covington Shutting Its Doors in September
Covington is losing a hub of mac & cheese and beer as Keystone Bar & Grill announced it’ll be permanently closing the doors of its Greenup Street restaurant. Dan Cronican, managing partner of 4EG, the group that owns the Keystone eateries, made the announcement on the restaurant’s social media Monday. “Fans of Keystone, lovers of…
Cincinnati is Under a Heat Advisory and an Air Quality Alert
While last week’s brief breezy moments gave us a sense of false fall, this week’s weather is here to remind us that summer will continue to roar on. The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a heat advisory on Aug. 21, in effect from noon to 9 p.m. The heat index values are expected to…
The Hub OTR Hosting Final Shows and a Skatepark Fundraiser Ahead of Move
As Over-the-Rhine bar and music venue The Hub OTR prepares to move into its new space, it’s teaming up with the Cincinnati Skatepark Project to close out a decade of shows and do some good for the community. In November, The Hub OTR announced it was moving from its spot at 1209 Main down the…
Bob Dylan is Bringing His Rough and Rowdy Ways to Cincinnati
The Voice of a Generation himself will be playing in Cincinnati this fall. Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is bringing his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour to the Andrew J Brady Music Center Oct. 20. Dylan’s Andrew J Brady Music Center performance is his second in Cincinnati on his worldwide tour, spanning 17 countries on three…
Former Legislators Join Call to Action on Infant Mortality in Ohio
Infant mortality continues to be an issue in Ohio, and two former legislators who worked to bring the problem to the forefront are urging the state to do more. Former Democratic state senator Charleta Tavares and former Republican senator Shannon Jones were a bipartisan duo who spent 2017 getting Senate Bill 332 through the General…
Guest Commentary: What Would Recreational Marijuana in Ohio Look Like?
While the conversation about the November election has revolved around abortion protections, that won’t be the only issue Ohio voters decide on. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol recently submitted enough signatures to get a vote on recreational cannabis on the ballot. The proposal, known as the Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative, would legalize the…
Kid Rock Was Caught Drinking Bud Light After Throwing Fit About Trans UC Alum
LOL. Last night Kid Rock was pictured drinking a Bud Light at a concert after he led an effort to cancel the company. It wasn’t long ago he shot up a case of Bud Light with an AR-15. https://t.co/HpQS6DHyri pic.twitter.com/fPW2rG64M7 — Sawyer Hackett (@SawyerHackett) August 18, 2023 Kid Rock joined a cancel culture crusade against Bud…
Johnny Cash’s Songs Tell a Story of America in Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Ring of Fire
An enduring cultural icon, country singer-songwriter Johnny Cash’s five decades as an entertainer from 1954 until his death in 2003 made him an object of constant and lasting fascination. Over the course of his legendary career, he wrote more than a thousand songs and released dozens of albums. One of the best-selling music artists of…
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Performing Its First-Ever Video Game Music Concert, “Heroes”
The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is leveling up with its first-ever video game music concert this September. The world tour of “Heroes: A Video Game Symphony” will come to Music Hall Sept. 16-17. Featuring iconic and fan-favorite game music from franchises like “Final Fantasy,” “The Elder Scrolls,” “Fallout,” “Halo” and more, the concert will be performed…
Newport’s 16 Lots to Host End-of-Summer Bash Featuring Mimosas, WEBN Fireworks and Drag
As its first summer at Newport on the Levee comes to a close, 16 Lots Southern Outpost is throwing a big, two-day, end-of-summer bash, complete with mimosas, fireworks and the Levee’s first-ever Pride event. The brewery’s Labor Day weekend party kicks off Saturday, Sept. 2 with a drag brunch, featuring some of Cincinnati’s most beloved…
Recreational Weed is Headed to the November Ballot in Ohio, and 4 Other News Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
Smell that? It’s the winds of change, maybe. Not only will Ohio be deciding the future of abortion access in the state this November, but recreational marijuana will now appear on the ballot. South of the Ohio River, Eric Deters made a harsh pivot by canceling “Freedom Fest” once Trump backed out (he’s a little…
Yet Another Group ‘Protecting’ Ohioans Springs up to Oppose Recreational Marijuana Measure
An initiated statute will appear on November’s ballot in Ohio asking voters whether to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and over. Less than an hour after the organization backing the effort announced it cleared the bar, a group opposing the marijuana measure made its presence known. And the name might sound familiar. As with…
In Many Ways, Ohio Sec. of State LaRose’s Troubles are Symbolic of His Party’s, Experts Say
It used to be a cliche in American politics that Democrats fall in love, while Republicans fall in line. It now might be hard to find somebody Democrats are universally in love with. But under Donald Trump, the Republican imperative to fall in line is stronger than ever — even if it means taking positions…
Jack Harlow Bringing One-of-a-Kind Hometown Tour to Truist Arena
Grammy-nominated artist and Louisville native Jack Harlow is bringing a one-of-a-kind tour to cities across the Commonwealth, including in Highland Heights. The “First Class” rapper is taking his third-annual hometown shows to a new level with the “No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour,” performing in six Kentucky cities. The tour will head to Northern…
Tickets for Cincinnati Coffee Festival Now on Sale
Start spreading the “brews:” The Cincinnati Coffee Festival returns this fall with all the coffee and pastries you could ever want, and tickets are now on sale. The Cincinnati Coffee Festival returns to Music Hall Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21-22 for its sixth year. A major fundraiser for the Ohio River Foundation (ORF), organizers say…
Advocates for Victims of Sexual Abuse Call on Ohio AG to Investigate Ohio’s Catholic Churches
National, state and local advocacy groups are calling on the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to investigate possible sex crimes within the state’s six Catholic dioceses. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), Ohioans for Child Protection, and Greater Cincinnati Voice of the Faithful, made the announcement during an Aug. 16 press conference…
Proposed Recreational Marijuana Law is Headed to the November Ballot in Ohio
A proposed recreational marijuana law will be on Ohio’s November ballot after all. The Secretary of State’s office verified 4,405 additional valid petition signatures — bringing the grand total to 127,772, Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Wednesday in a letter to the campaign. 124,046 signatures were needed. Related The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like…
Proposed Ohio Abortion Rights Amendment Gets National Endorsement from Human Rights Campaign
A national group has endorsed the proposed reproductive rights constitutional amendment on which Ohio voters will decide in November. Human Rights Campaign, a group known for its LGBTQIA+ advocacy work, put their support behind the ballot initiative to put abortion rights into the Ohio Constitution in an announcement this week. “Human Rights Campaign members and…
Maternity Care Becoming Harder for Ohioans to Access, Experts Say
In Ohio, 13 of 88 counties are maternity care deserts, affecting approximately 97,000 women, according to data provided by March of Dimes. A county is classified as a maternity care desert if there are no hospitals providing obstetric care, no birth centers, no OB-GYNs and no certified nurse midwives, according to March of Dimes. Bianca Zarders,…
Cincinnati Artist Creates Statement Photography in Response to Shein Pop-Up at Kenwood Mall
Shein’s recent pop-up at Kenwood Towne Centre has ignited a fervorous response, not only from shoppers and fast-fashion critics, but also from a local artist who wants you to boycott the retail Goliath. Shoppers arrived in droves to stand in long winding lines for a chance to shop Shein (pronounced SHE-in) products IRL from Aug.…
Feel Like a Kid Again at the Big Bounce Stop in Cincinnati
If you’re longing for the days of the simple, carefree fun of being thrown into the air, an event coming to Cincinnati is ready to feed your nostalgia. The Big Bounce America, the largest touring inflatable event in the world, will be in Colerain Township from Sept. 16-24 at the Olympian Club. And with both…
‘Love Wins,’ ArtWorks’ Newest Downtown Mural, Celebrates 50 Years of Cincinnati Pride
An ArtWorks mural honoring 50 years of Pride in Cincinnati will be unveiled along one of the busiest corridors downtown later this month. In June, the Queen City saw its 50th Pride Parade, and at the end of August, it will gain a celebratory work of art at Queen City Radio on the corner of…
Yard Vybz Nyaminz in West Chester Serves Up Authentic Jamaican Cuisine and Chill Vibes
In West Chester, there’s a new family-owned restaurant serving up authentic Jamaican food and good times. David and Nicole Williams opened Yard Vybz Nyaminz Jamaican Restaurant on Cincinnati Columbus Road last October. David brings nearly 20 years of restaurant and hospitality experience with him to the business. “This was a dream of mine for many…
Would November’s Abortion Rights Amendment Limit Parental Rights in Ohio? Experts Say No
Opponents of the Ohio reproductive rights amendment appearing on this November’s ballot contend the changes would eliminate parental consent laws. Notably, their arguments focus on gender affirming care, rather than abortion. The reproductive rights amendment The proposed ballot measure would reinstate a standard in Ohio similar to the one imposed nationally by the U.S. Supreme…
Review: Midcentury Hitmakers Come Together for Magical ‘Happy Together Tour’ in Dayton
The “Happy Together Tour” made its yearly summer stop at Fraze Pavilion, the amphitheater tucked away in a park among fountains and the Midcentury buildings and houses of suburban Kettering, on Aug. 10. The acts change year to year, but the staple remains The Turtles (featuring the legendary Flo and Eddie) who started the Happy…
Paint, Sip and Give at the Pendleton Art Center
An exclusive paint-and-sip event at the Pendleton Art Center will benefit the Tri-State’s federation of social justice charities while honoring famed pop artist Keith Haring. Only three of 11 seats at the event are left, but anyone can make a donation to the cause. A $65 ticket will grant entry to an evening of art…
Nick Offerman is Bringing His Standup Show to Cincinnati This Fall
The funnyman who inspired a generation to “Never half-ass two things. Whole-ass one thing,” will bless all of Cincinnati with his wise wit and comedic genius this October. The actor, humorist and woodworker Nick Offerman, best known for his role as parks director Ron Swanson in the NBC hit Parks and Recreation, added seven new…
Cincinnati Metro Turns 50, Historical Memorabilia on Display Downtown
Fountain Square is alive with Metro love. Cincinnati Metro leaders are celebrating the city-owned public transit system’s 50th birthday with music, vendors and food trucks around Fountain Square on Aug. 15 until 2 p.m. Metro is celebrating its milestone birthday with 50-cent fares on Aug. 15, but the transit service will be driving down memory…
Somerset Hosting Fundraiser for Over-the-Rhine School
With back-to-school season in full swing, an Over-the-Rhine bar is trying to send some neighborhood kids back to the classroom in style, and you can help. This week, Somerset will be hosting a back-to-school fundraiser for its neighbor, Rothenberg Preparatory Academy. The money donated will go toward the school as well as its free closet, Rothenberg…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Legislators Want Chaplains in Public Schools, So Let’s Give Them Pagan Priestesses and LGBTQ+ Affirming Pastors
This commentary was originally published in the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. HB 240 proposes allowing paid and volunteer chaplains to act as counselors in Ohio public schools. Inspired by a recently passed Texas law, the bill would continue requiring schools to employ licensed counselors but also allow additional counseling from chaplains. The…
Marijuana Initiative Could End Up On Ohio November Ballot Alongside Reproductive Rights Amendment
Legalizing recreational marijuana could be on the November ballot in Ohio alongside the reproductive rights amendment — which could bode well for those hoping to legalize cannabis, legal experts say. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol is trying to get a citizen-initiative on the ballot that would legalize and regulate cultivation, manufacturing, testing and…
Face Off With Friends and Family in a New Immersive Game Show Experience in Sharonville
If you’ve ever wanted to go head-to-head with your friends and family while competing in fun and wacky game show challenges, you’ll soon have the chance with the opening of Game Show Battle Rooms in Sharonville. Game Show Battle Rooms is an immersive experience where friends, families and co-workers face off in custom game show…
Country Star Luke Combs Bringing ‘Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old’ Tour to Cincinnati For Two Nights
Country superstar Luke Combs is heading to Cincinnati next year. The multi-award-winning and platinum artist is bringing his “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old” tour to Paycor Stadium for two concerts on Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 in 2024. Joining the “Hurricane” singer on stage that Friday night will be special guests Cody Jinks,…
Review: ‘Landscape with Invisible Hand’ Envisions Alien Invasion as Corporate Takeover
A black-comic story of an alien invasion — or, more exactly, an alien insinuation — Landscape with Invisible Hand can’t be faulted for a lack of ambition. Through its science-fictional funhouse mirror, the film manages to reflect a number of urgent contemporary issues — primarily income inequality, but also the deformation of our behavior by…
Eric Deters: Trump No Longer Coming to “Freedom Fest”
Former President Donald Trump has pulled out of Eric Deters’ 2023 “Freedom Fest” in Northern Kentucky, causing the entire festival to be canceled, organizers announced on Aug. 13. Deters, a conservative YouTuber, podcaster and former candidate for Kentucky Governor, said Trump will instead be campaigning in Iowa in a video posted to Facebook. “It was…
Kennedy Heights Arts Center’s Wish You Were Here Exhibit Captures the Nostalgia of Travel
The Kennedy Heights Arts Center’s new photography exhibit is capturing the spirit of adventure and exploration and making us all say, “I wish I was there.” The new juried exhibit, Wish You Were Here, features local artists’ most-loved vacation photographs and the stories behind them. The idea behind the exhibit is to showcase those breathtaking…
Cincinnati Sneaker Boutique Corporate Partners With Jordan on New Shoes
A Cincinnati-based sneaker boutique has teamed up with one of the biggest names in the industry to create a shoe paying homage to the Queen City. For its 15th anniversary, Corporate, which has a store in Hyde Park, as well as ones in Indianapolis and Dayton, is releasing the Jordan Air Ship, a collaboration between…
Opinion: UC Football ‘Arrives’ at an Altered Destination
A former Cincinnati sportswriter friend, now a social justice studies professor at Miami (Ohio) and somewhat detached from sports interest, greeted me in out-of-the-blue fashion at a recent meeting for lunch. “What about college football?” he asked, with a big roll of the eyes. Quite coincidentally, I had already begun work on this CityBeat column. …
Breaking the Stigma: ADHD Can Make Rejection Feel Even Worse
Sitting in high school classes was “always a struggle” for a young Joshua Claytor. He filled his papers with “doodles.” Certain math concepts eluded his understanding. Despite these early signs, it took the Vine Grove man decades to learn he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — ADHD. When he got diagnosed last year at 42…
Delhi Parks Director Says Vulnerable Ducks Will Be Rescued By End of Summer
Help is on the way for a large group of abandoned ducks at Delhi Park, according to the township’s Parks & Recreation department. The parks department’s director Randy Supe told CityBeat via email they’ve been working with the nonprofit Mid Ohio Waterfowl Rescue in Shelby, Ohio, (about a three-hour drive from Delhi Township) to rehome the…
Guest Commentary: November Vote Could Give Ohio Among the Strongest Abortion Protections in the Region
Last week, Ohio voters rejected Issue 1. This was a constitutional amendment put forth by abortion opponents in the state legislature to make it harder for Ohio voters to enshrine abortion protections in the Ohio Constitution. After this vote, the next big policy decision for Ohio around abortion protections will be the “Ohio Right to…
Covington Korean-Inspired Pub Chimaek Closes Permanently
Korean-inspired pub Chimaek has abruptly closed its doors. The restaurant posted notice of the closure to its Facebook page Friday afternoon. It didn’t offer a reason, only saying it will work on rebranding a different idea. “Thank you for all the support and love we’ve received till today. A new concept will be coming shortly.…
Graeter’s Final Bonus Flavor of the Summer is Taking Us to the Tropics
Graeter’s Ice Cream has announced the final of five limited-time bonus flavors, and this one makes us want to devour it while lying on a beach somewhere. The local favorite French pot ice cream maker has released four other secret bonus flavors this summer, and it just unveiled the last one: Passion Fruit Guava Sorbet.…
Cincinnati Museum Center and Rhinegeist Team Up On Beer 375 Million Years in the Making
The Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is teaming up with Cincinnati brewery Rhinegeist to create a limited-edition beer to celebrate the museum’s upcoming fossil exhibit, Ancient Worlds Hiding in Plain Sight. Tiktaalik Cold Double IPA will be released Sept. 4, with a portion of the beer’s sales being donated to CMC. “Cincinnati’s prehistoric past and its…
Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Cincinnati
The 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower takes place from July 17 through Aug. 24, as the earth passes through the debris path of the Swift-Tuttle comet. Skygazers may see the most action overnight on Aug. 12 and early morning on Aug. 13, but you can still see plenty of the meteor shower before and after that. According…
Cocktails and Creatives Event Will Blend AI Art and Mixology
Do AI art and mixology, well, mix? We’re about to find out at a brand-new event at Covington’s Second Story bar. Featuring a blend of art and cocktails in a fun and festive environment, Cocktails and Creatives is a one-of-a-kind concept dreamed up by the team behind the Cincinnati Alchemy Fest. Six local bartenders will…
Frank LaRose’s Very Bad Day: Sec. of State Dodged Press, Issued Angry Statement as Issue 1 Failed
It’s unclear whether, going into Tuesday, Frank LaRose anticipated that the measure he was championing was going to fail — even though related issues have gotten trounced in state after state after state. But by Election Day, early voting had been torrid for weeks — especially in big cities where people were likely to vote against Issue…
Ohio Supreme Court Sets Date for Arguments in Abortion Appeal
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments next month in a case regarding the indefinitely paused six-week abortion ban as it also decides whether to intervene in the November abortion ballot initiative process. The state’s highest court set oral arguments for Sept. 27, when the Ohio Attorney General’s office will make their case as to…
Ohio Community College Tweaks Offerings to Match Local Job Market
Sometimes the only choice is to evolve. That was the case for Lorain County Community College in northeastern Ohio, in the heart of the rust belt, when the surrounding manufacturing industry began to crumble in the 1990’s. The college had been founded in part to train workers for automotive and steel manufacturing jobs, and suddenly…
New LoVe Nightclub to Bring Sultry Vibes to Downtown Cincinnati
A new nightclub is expected to open in downtown Cincinnati later this year. Rico Grant, who also owns Gallery at Gumbo and Cinema OTR, signed a lease with 3CDC for a space at its 4th & Race development, where he plans to open LoVe Nightclub. Grant describes LoVe as chic, elevated and sultry, with Tiffany…
CityBeat Has a New Owner
CityBeat has a new owner — but that owner may look a bit like the old one. Chris Keating, previously the chief operating officer of Euclid Media Group, announced today that he has completed his purchase of four of the eight alt-weekly newspapers previously owned by the publishing company. Keating will now own and operate…
The Banks Hosting 30th Anniversary Screening of The Sandlot With Original Cast Members
Don’t be an L-7 weenie: Relive the nostalgia and come out to The Banks Thursday, Aug. 17 for a special screening of The Sandlot and get the chance to meet some of the original cast members. Regarded as one of the best baseball movies of all time, The Sandlot is a 90s cult classic that…
Shein is Hosting a Cincinnati Pop-Up; Here’s Why it Might be a PR Stunt
Shein (pronounced SHE-in), the online mega-retailer, announced on Aug. 9 it would be selling its fast-fashion clothes in Cincinnati’s Kenwood Towne Centre for four days only. “With new products being added every day, the shop will feature favorites from SHEIN’s womens, curve and men’s collections,” reads a release from a PR agency promoting the pop-up.…
New Snoopy-Themed Kids’ Play Area and Roller Coaster Coming to Kings Island Next Year
As its summer season starts wrapping up, Kings Island is looking forward to 2024 with the announcement of a new kids’ play area and roller coaster. The theme park says it’s expanding its award-winning kids’ area with Camp Snoopy, an immersive adventure play space, and Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers, Kings Island’s first family boomerang coaster,…
Local, National Groups Praise Issue 1 Defeat, Buckle up for November Fight
They’ve finished the battle, now it’s time for the war. That’s the sentiment on both sides of the Issue 1 fight, who have now pledged to come out of the ballot measure’s defeat and move on to the abortion referendum in November. Both, unsurprisingly, expect to come out ahead. “Whether it’s reproductive rights, voting rights…
The Tome Owners Open New Bookstore and Boutique in Northern Kentucky
The owners of the former Mt. Washington bookstore The Tome announced that they would be opening another bookstore — this time combined with a new name, concept and location across the river. J.M. Clark and his wife, Autumn Spencer, shuttered their bookstore on Beechmont Avenue in July, but not before teasing they would bring back…
Cincinnati Museum Center’s New Cr(EAT)e Culinary Studio Explores Science, History and Community Behind Food
The Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is cooking up a new way for everyone to learn more about food and the science, history and community influence behind it. In November, CMC will open its new Cr(EAT)e Culinary Studio, a versatile programming space that turns the kitchen into a laboratory, allowing all ages to explore the science…
Metro Celebrates 50 Years of Service, Partners with BlaCk OWned to Release Limited Edition T-shirt
This month Metro is celebrating 50 years of service to Cincinnati and Hamilton County. A commemorative T-shirt was unveiled today to celebrate the occasion. Designed by Cincinnati’s locally-operated clothing shop, BlaCk OWned Outerwear, the shirt is branded with Metro’s signature blue and green colors and features an animated bus full of riders. Means Cameron, owner…
Vulnerable Ducks Remain at Delhi Park — For Now
The call wasn’t an unusual one for Jimmy Longbottom: A number of domestic ducks had been abandoned at Delhi Park’s Clearview Lake and needed to be saved. As one of the only people who rescue domestic ducks in the area – if not the only person – through his LLC, Longbottom Bird Ranch, he gets…
Federal Judge Allows Ohio School Policy on Transgender Bathroom Use
A federal judge has ruled that an Ohio school district can go forward with a policy allowing trans students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. “Not every contentious debate, concerning matters of public importance, presents a cognizable federal lawsuit,” U.S. District Judge Michael J. Newman wrote in his decision. A group of…
Guest Commentary: After Issue 1, Ohioans Have a New Opportunity to End GOP Stranglehold
When the Ohio GOP came up with Issue 1 as a cheap ploy to thwart a constitutional amendment to enshrine the right to abortion and contraception in the Ohio state constitution, they thought this was a slam dunk, assuming that the historic trends of low voter turnout for August elections would be the way to…
