12 Days of Halloween: Day Seven — Haunted House Stop
There are just five days until Halloween, and CityBeat is giving you some spooky inspiration for how to get into the haunted holiday spirit. Come back to citybeat.com each day for new Halloween tips. A Halloween season is not complete without a trip to a haunted house (unless you're too scared like some of us…
Everything You Need to Know About the Flying Pig Marathon This Weekend
It's not only Halloween weekend, but also Flying Pig weekend! That means you can fuel up with both bananas and candy. After being postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Flying Pig Marathon & Queen Bee Half Marathon Weekend is back and better than ever Oct. 29-31. Since 1999 the Flying Pig Marathon has…
Northern Kentucky’s Calliope Sweets Crafts Psychedelic Gelatin Creations with Vintage Flair
Consider, if you will, the gelatin mold. Sixty years ago you’d be hard-pressed to find a household that didn’t have one nestled in a cupboard with the bundt pans and pie plates. Jelly desserts and gelatin-encased foods were expected at dinner parties. These days, your best shot at finding a gelatin mold is next to…
Cincinnati’s American Legacy Theatre Aims to Tackle Social Issues Through Performance
While Matthew David Gellin was an undergraduate theater major at the University of Buffalo in 2007, he was questioning his chosen career. “I feel like I’m wasting my life,” he told his advisor. “I hate theater.” Asked what was troubling him, he confessed to love his studies and performing, but that wasn’t enough. He had…
How to Vote and Where to Find Your Polling Location for the Nov. 2 Election in Cincinnati
Cincinnati’s 2021 general election is shaping up to be a doozy and will effectively change the city’s entire leadership. Voters will decide who will launch the city’s next era as mayor while also filling nine Cincinnati City Council spots from among 35 candidates. [Here's a primer on candidates and ballot issues] Voter registration has closed…
Cincinnati Comedian Blake Hammond to Tape Amazon Prime Special at MOTR Pub
Blake Hammond heard the siren’s call of stand-up comedy not long after he learned the alphabet. As a somewhat sickly child, Hammond spent a fair amount of time at home with the television, and his go-to viewing preference in the late 1980s and early ’90s was The Comedy Channel (precursor to Comedy Central) — particularly…
Please Stop Sending Cannabis Vapes in the Mail, Says USPS
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has officially banned the mailing of vaping products — and that includes cannabis, as well as federally legal CBD vapes and nicotine. The agency announced the final rule on Oct. 21 to comply with legislation passed last year to stop nicotine vapes from being shipped through the U.S. mail. While…
Here are the Cincinnati Candidates and Issues on the Ballot for the General Election on Nov. 2
Hamilton County’s 2021 general election is shaping up to be a doozy and will effectively change the city of Cincinnati’s entire leadership. Voters will decide who will launch the city’s next era as mayor while also filling nine Cincinnati City Council spots from among 35 candidates. Here’s what to look forward to at the polls…
Kombuchinnati Brewing Company Wants to Put Cincinnati on the Nation’s Kombucha Map
Ione Sally has big plans for putting Cincinnati on the nation’s kombucha map while providing entrepreneurship and learning opportunities to those who traditionally don’t get them. But first, he has to get back to work, and he needs the community’s support to do it. Sally launched Kombuchinnati Brewing Company, a small-batch kombucha business, in 2019…
Comedian Dave Chappelle Doubles Down on Anti-Trans Language, Mocks LGBTQ+ Comic Hannah Gadsby
Comedian and Yellow Springs resident Dave Chappelle is finally, pointedly addressing the controversy his anti-transgender comments and jokes have caused. The storytelling comedian currently is under fire for his Oct. 5 Netflix special The Closer, in which he intentionally misgenders a transgender friend who had died. In the special, Chappelle also defends Harry Potter author J.K.…
2021 Trick-or-Treat Times in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Halloween is Sunday, which means trick-or-treating is fast approaching for Greater Cincinnati's little goblins and ghouls. When asked about the door-to-door candy custom, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky, told FOX News's Chris Wallace recently, “I would say put on those costumes, stay outside and enjoy your trick-or-treating.” The City of Covington released some…
Cincinnati Reds’ Jonathan India Is Baseball America’s MLB Rookie of the Year for 2021
It looks like the Cincinnati Reds' 2021 season ended on a positive note after all. Baseball America magazine has named the Reds' second baseman Jonathan India as its 2021 Rookie of the Year. In bestowing the honor, the publication lauded India's hitting, value and morale boost, with writer Bobby Nightengale saying: The results were immediate…
Mason’s Abortion Ban Passes, Even Though No Abortion Providers Are Actually Located There
If you want an abortion, you'll have to get one somewhere other than Mason — even though there are no abortion providers there, anyway. After attempting to ban abortion within the city limits in previous council meetings, Mason City Council finally went through with it on Monday. During the Oct. 25 meeting, council members voted…
Dog Survives 170 Foot Fall at Red River Gorge this Weekend
Rescuers say it was a miracle that Tyson, a pitbull mix, was “basically unhurt” after a 170-foot fall off a cliff in Red River Gorge this weekend. Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team (WCSRT), the gorge’s volunteer technical rescue team, said in a Facebook post that they received a 911 call Sunday, Oct. 24 around…
The League of Women Voters’ 2021 Hamilton County Voter Guide is Live with Nonpartisan Info on Candidates, Ballot Issues
Each year, CityBeat publishes the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area's "Voter Guide." This 2021 guide breaks down how to vote in Hamilton County, as well as provides information about local candidates and ballot issues. The guide publishes the education, work experience, affiliations and endorsements for each of the candidates and provides their…
12 Days of Halloween: Day 6 — Costume Time
There are just 6 days until Halloween, and CityBeat is giving you some spooky inspiration for how to get into the haunted holiday spirit. Come back to citybeat.com each day for new Halloween tips. Alright, so we’re coming down to the wire here with just six days left before Halloween, so if you don’t have…
Cincinnati Pizza Week Serves Up $9 Pies from Participating Restaurants, Nov. 8-14
Cincinnati Pizza Week is returning for its sixth year. For seven days, Nov. 8-14, pizza lovers will have the opportunity to visit participating Cincinnati Pizza Week locations to enjoy $9 pizzas (minimum 10-inch pies) plus specials on Great Lakes beer. Cincinnati Pizza Week is the perfect opportunity for Queen City locals to embrace the food and…
LaRosa’s Opens Its First Strictly To-Go Pizzeria — with Drive-Up Window — on Cincinnati’s West Side
Cincinnati family favorite pizzeria LaRosa's is now making it easier to grab a pie and go with the opening of their LaRo to Go location on the West Side. Located at 4289 Delhi Pike, this LaRosa's is specifically geared toward diners ordering pizza to-go, with a novel drive-tru window. "With LaRo to Go, a busy…
Mason City Council to Vote Again on Ordinance to Ban Abortion
Mason City Council is voting again on an ordinance that is set to outlaw abortion and declare Mason a “sanctuary for the unborn.” According to the meeting agenda, Ordinance 2021-108 will be discussed Monday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. during the council's bi-monthly meeting. Council says they will be voting on the abortion ban, whether…
Over-the-Rhine’s Sundry & Vice Expands into Indianapolis with Second Location
Over-the-Rhine's apothecary-style drinking destination Sundry & Vice has expanded into a whole new state with the opening of its second location in Indianapolis' Bottleworks District. Housed inside the Bottleworks Hotel — a boutique accommodation in the district's self-described "$300 million, 12-acre urban mixed-use development reimagining the iconic Coca-Cola building in downtown Indianapolis" — Sundry & Vice will…
The Bengals Win Again! Which Means You Get Free Gold Star Chili Today
In a continued and shocking turn of events for Cincinnati sports fans, the Bengals have once again beat another team to continue their winning streak, making them 5-2 as the AFC's top seed, per bengals.com. The Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravels 41-17 on Sunday, which means Gold Star chili is giving away buy-one-get-one-free 3-, 4- and…
Bon Iver Is Coming to the OVATION in Newport in June 2022
Justin Vernon is bringing his much-beloved Bon Iver project to Cincinnati in 2022. The band just announced they’ll be hitting the road for a 23-date U.S. tour, starting in March. A release says this will be Bon Iver’s “first run of live shows since selling out arenas like Barclays Center on the heels of their acclaimed…
Comedian Dave Chappelle Plans Cincinnati ‘Untitled’ Screening and Performance as Anti-Trans Accusations Continue
Comedian and Ohio resident Dave Chappelle is bringing his Untitled documentary to Cincinnati next month. Chappelle's documentary revolves around performing outdoors in Yellow Springs during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It also addresses the local activism that occurred in the rural town after white former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed…
Ohio Residents Could See Lower Prescription Drug Prices if Budget Reconciliation Plan Goes Through
Congress has an opportunity to help lower prescription-drug costs for Ohioans, who, along with other Americans pay roughly three times as much for the same medications as people in other countries. The average annual cost of prescription drugs increased 26% between 2015 and 2019, while the average income for Ohioans rose only 14%. Mindi Patterson…
Ohioans Can Now Get — and Mix-and-Match — Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Boosters
Tens of millions of additional Americans are now eligible to receive a booster dose of one of the COVID-19 vaccines, after federal health officials gave the green light late on Oct. 21 to follow-up doses of the shots made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Anyone who received the one-shot J&J vaccine is now eligible for a…
Bill to Arm Ohio Teachers Returns to State Legislature
A new version of a bill to allow personnel to be armed in schools has returned to the Ohio legislature, this time with slight changes that could give school districts more control. House Bill 99 was quickly presented in the Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee on Oct. 21, only to have a few provisions in…
Ohio’s Prison Workforce Has Lowest Vaccination Rates of all States
Ohio’s prison authority, the largest government agency in the state tasked with overseeing the 43,000 inmates in its custody, is the least vaccinated entity in Ohio’s government, according to state data based on employee-submitted records. About 28% of employees within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction are vaccinated against COVID-19 and have submitted proof of it,…
12 Days of Halloween: Day Five — Magic Supplies Restock
There are just 8 days until Halloween, and CityBeat is giving you some spooky inspiration for how to get into the haunted holiday spirit. Come back to citybeat.com each day for new Halloween tips. Before the spooking can commence, witches and wizards and other magical practitioners must make sure their magical supplies are fully stocked. …
12 Days of Halloween: Day Four — Murder Mystery
There are just 9 days until Halloween, and CityBeat is giving you some spooky inspiration for how to get into the haunted holiday spirit. Come back to citybeat.com each day for new Halloween tips. Can’t have a Halloween season without a little mystery, so head to Braxton Brewing Co.'s taproom Saturday, Oct. 23, to start…
12 Days of Halloween: Day Three — Witches Brew
There are just 10 days until Halloween, and CityBeat is giving you some spooky inspiration for how to get into the haunted holiday spirit. Come back to citybeat.com each day for new Halloween tips. Craft beer-loving witches and warlocks, get ready to party at Ault Park with your favorite Cincinnati microbreweries. The HallowEve Brew Bash…
‘Dune’ Is a Nerdy Sci-Fi Epic That’s Worth Viewing in Theaters
There is no problem with Dune. It's amazing. Go see it. Director Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner: 2049) has crafted a big, fat, nerdy sci-fi epic that's worth viewing in theaters. It opens simultaneously (today, Oct, 22) on HBO Max, but the massive scope of the film and its attention to visual detail reward viewings in premium…
Birria Tacos Are a Top-5 Worldwide Food Trend, Not Just a Cincinnati Favorite
Birria tacos aren’t just having a Cincinnati moment, they're in the world's top five food trends. Indeed, a new study of social media traffic shows that tacos made with the rustic chile-laden stew rank as the fifth-most-popular food trend in the world right now. Meal replacement shake company Exante combed through online data to determine…
12 Days of Halloween: Day Two — Ghost Hunting
There are just 11 days until Halloween, and CityBeat is giving you some spooky inspiration for how to get into the haunted holiday spirit. Come back to citybeat.com each day for new Halloween tips. What is a Halloween season without a good haunting? You could wait for a ghost to come to you or you…
The New niteMKT Brings Immersive Art, Live Music and More Than 30 Vendors to Woodburn Brewing
A new pop-up market concept is taking over Woodburn Brewing this Saturday, offering immersive art, live music and more than 30 vendors. The niteMKT, from founders Rome Ntukogu (of Far-i-Rome Creative) and artist Anh Tran, aims to "highlight the possibilities of connecting to a community, building into it and creating space for others to find their way…
Largest Coffee and Tea Festival in the Midwest Takes Over Music Hall This Weekend
The fourth Cincinnati Coffee Festival takes over Music Hall this weekend. Labeled the "largest coffee and tea festival in the Midwest," this year's event will be broken out into five sessions (9 a.m., 12:30 and 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday) to help limit overcrowding. The fest will feature 50 coffee roasters, coffee and tea shops, bakers,…
Cincinnati Named One of the Best Soccer Cities in America
As FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Delegation get ready to visit the Queen City on Oct. 22 to examine Cincinnati as a potential host of the 2026 World Cup, WalletHub has released a new study that may help bolster our cause. Cincinnati is ranked as one of the top 20 best places in America for…
Kentucky’s Redneck Rave Ends With No Impalements But Lots Of Drugs
There were no impalements at last weekend’s Redneck Rave in Blue Holler, an off-roading park near Mammoth Cave Kentucky. No throats slit. No choking. There were nine arrests and 17 citations, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office, but mostly for drugs and traffic violations — including what might have been the county’s largest drug bust. Over…
15 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 22-24)
As October begins to wind down, there a still a couple of weekends left to enjoy local U-pick pumpkin patches and haunted attractions (We recently went on a real paranormal investigation of Terror Town). This weekend also promises costume contests for humans and dogs, plus a festival devoted to coffee and another devoted to cocktails. Here are…
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Offers ‘Hall’-O-Ween Activities This Month
It may be the off-season, but the Cincinnati Reds still want to scare up a good time. This month, the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame is celebrating "Hall"-O-Ween with Halloween-themed activities. Through Oct. 30, the Hall has opened its "haunted" theater to visitors during regular museum hours. In addition, the Hall will host special Halloween-weekend…
10 Digits — Not 7 — Are Required When Dialing in Greater Cincinnati Starting Oct. 24
Your fingers soon will get a bit more of a workout when dialing a phone. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 24, residents within Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky) must dial 10 digits for all numbers, including local ones. The days of leaving off the area code and simply dialing seven numbers are gone! In 2020, former U.S.…
Gov. DeWine Unveils Ohio’s New License Plate ‘Sunshine in Ohio’ — And It’s Kinda Cute?
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Registrar Charlie Norman unveiled the new Ohio license plate at a press conference Thursday morning. This 'Sunshine in Ohio' design is the first new plate since 2013 and the 76th standard plate in the state, according to Norman. The art depicts a sunset over an amalgamation of…
Alt Rock Legend Bob Mould Supports New Album ‘Blue Hearts’ at Memorial Hall on Oct. 22
Bob Mould’s latest album, Blue Hearts, kicks off with a song called “Heart on Sleeve,” which opens with this pointed lyrical observation: “The Left Coast is covered in ash and flames/Keep denying the winds of climate change/The Deep South sinking into the sea/But you don’t believe me.” Mould, of course, has never been known for…
Philly Rockers Mannequin Pussy Bring a Roller Coaster Ride of Emotions to Woodward Theater Oct. 21
Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice is a whirlwind of a frontwoman, raging one minute and whispering the next. It then comes as no surprise that the Philadelphia-based band’s latest release, an EP called Perfect, is yet another roller-coaster ride of emotions, five songs in 14 minutes that — like MP’s most recent full-length record, 2019’s Patience…
Coalition Rallies at Ohio Statehouse, Demands Redistricting Hearings
The Equal Districts Coalition held a "People's Redistricting Hearing and Rally" on the Ohio Statehouse steps on Wednesday, calling for public hearings on congressional redistricting maps that they said should have already been held by the official Ohio Redistricting Commission. Despite a looming Oct. 31 deadline, the Ohio Redistricting Commission has as yet scheduled no public meetings on…
Ohio Senate Passes Bill Blocking Cities From Limiting Concealed Knife Carry
Last year, lawmakers passed legislation allowing Ohioans to carry an array of concealed, non-firearm weapons like butterfly knives, switchblades, springblades and billy clubs. On Wednesday, the Senate passed legislation ensuring that Ohio’s cities don’t try to pass legislation on the local level that would limit this newfound right. Current law, enacted earlier this year, allows for…
Kids Ages 5 to 11 are Next in Line for COVID-19 Vaccines as White House Rolls Out Plans
Smaller needles. Redesigned shipments to ease the storage needs in pediatricians’ offices. And enough vials of the COVID-19 vaccine to inoculate the 28 million U.S. children between ages 5 and 11. Those are among the plans announced by the White House on Wednesday as federal and state officials prepare for a regulatory decision to be made on…
Cincinnati Apparently Is One of the Top 50 Cities for Vampires
Sink your teeth into this: Cincinnati is full of vampires. Ok, maybe not actual vampires. But apparently, we do have the kinds of things that would help a bloodsucker feel at home outside of a Sunnydale hellmouth. National yard-care service Lawn Love recently shared a new study that dives into the best and worst U.S.…
Ohio Representatives File New Anti-Trans Bill, Targeting Healthcare Providers
Ohio House lawmakers are running back a fight over trans youth in the state. But this time, instead of focusing on school sports, the proposal would prohibit offering minors any kind of gender affirming treatment — from hormones to surgery. The measure, H.B. 454, puts the onus on healthcare providers by defining that treatment as “unprofessional…
Cincinnati Museum Center’s ‘The Science Behind Pixar’ Exhibit Is Now Open
The Cincinnati Museum Center’s upcoming exhibition The Science Behind Pixar is opening this Friday, Oct. 22. The exhibit is an interactive experience that showcases the uses of STEM (science, technology engineering and mathematics), imagination and curiosity, the museum says in a release. Guests can come face-to-face with Pixar characters like Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode and WALL•E.…
Cincinnati Bengals’ C.J. Uzomah Breaks Fan’s Phone During Viral Celebration with Joe Mixon, Offers New Phone and Tickets
It was the viral moment of the weekend. Cincinnati Bengals fan Sebastian Day had traveled to Detroit for the Oct. 17 game against the Lions, but he didn't expect to be part of the action. Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah scored in the fourth quarter and proceeded to celebrate with teammates at Ford Field, running…
Watch ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ at Music Hall with Live Orchestral Accompaniment from Cincinnati Pops
Over-the-Rhine's notably haunted Music Hall will get an extra dose of spooky spirit this weekend, when the Cincinnati Pops screens Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. The orchestra, conducted by Christopher Dragon, will perform Danny Elfman's cinematic score live with the film. So as Jack Skellington proclaims "This is Halloween," the Pops' woodwinds, brass and strings will…
Former COVID-19 Skeptic in Kentucky Is Hospitalized, Urges Widespread Vaccination
Marshall County, Kentucky, resident Ethan Koeler said he was skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccine. Then the 29-year-old contracted the novel coronavirus and was hospitalized for two weeks with a fluid-filled chest cavity and collapsed lung. Koeler is now urging his fellow Kentuckians to consider getting vaccinated, as part of a statewide campaign called "Take it from…
Giant Indoor Holiday Light Display Coming to Duke Energy Convention Center This Winter
Holiday light viewing doesn’t have to be cold or seen through your car window. Instead, enjoy the seasonal spectacle at downtown's Duke Energy Convention Center this year. Tickets for Lumaze, an “all-indoor Christmas light festival and market,” are on sale now, according to a press release from organizers. The celebration kicks off Nov. 26 and…
Comedians Sal Vulcano, Chris Distefano Plan New Year’s Eve Show at Taft Theatre
Need to laugh when we ring in our third pandemic year? Comedians Sal Vulcano and Chris Distefano will perform a joint show Friday, Dec. 31, at the Taft Theatre. Tickets for the New Year's Eve show go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at the box office and through TicketMaster. Vulcano is best…
Teenage Sisters from Hamilton Win Battle Round on Singing Competition Show ‘The Voice’
Greater Cincinnati's Cunningham Sisters won a soulful battle on Tuesday’s episode of NBC singing competition show The Voice. Gospel duo Macie and Marie Cunningham — 15-years-old and 14-years-old, respectively — perform under the name the Cunningham Sisters. Hailing from Butler County, they say come from a long line of musicians who grew up singing in…
Is Cincinnati a Good City for Aspiring Chefs? Kind Of, New Study Says
Launching a career in hospitality isn't the easiest thing in the world, especially during a global pandemic. But everyone's gotta eat, so chefs may stand a better chance than those in other industry careers. But can a chef just starting out survive in Cincinnati? A new study says possibly! A new study from yard resource…
REVIEW: In Playhouse World Premiere ‘The West End,’ Cincinnati History is Front and Center
For the first time in 18 months, the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park has a live theater production onstage. In fact, it’s a world premiere: The West End, by Cincinnati born-and-bred playwright Keith Josef Adkins. His play Safe House, debuted at the Playhouse in 2014. That story, rooted in a past experienced by his mother’s family…
Senate Bill Would Help Ohio Workers Who Are Shut Out of Unemployment
A new report found a U.S. Senate bill would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits to nearly 600,000 Ohio workers. The Unemployment Insurance Improvement Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), would lower the threshold for how much workers must be paid in order to qualify for benefits if they lose their job. Michael Shields, researcher for Policy Matters…
Downtown’s Court Street Lobster Bar to Permanently Close Friday Oct. 29
Court Street Lobster Bar says they will permanently close their downtown East Coast seafood shack on Friday, Oct. 29. The owners announced the news on Facebook Tuesday afternoon. They say it was a difficult decision, but “ultimately, we had to take a realistic look at the current climate of the restaurant industry and determined that…
This ‘Steak Dinner’ Is Actually a Cake from Fat Ben’s Bakery in Cincinnati
As Surrealist René Magritte would say: This is not a pipe. And this steak dinner is not a steak. It is instead a hyperreal cake creation from Ben Arington, the pastry artist behind Cincinnati's Fat Ben's Bakery. Arington, known for his over-the-top, imaginative baked goods, has been in the pastry and food field for more than…
12 Days of Halloween in Cincinnati: Day One — Pumpkin Preparation
It's Oct. 20, which means there are just 12 days until Halloween, and CityBeat is giving you some spooky inspiration for how to get into the haunted holiday spirit. Come back to citybeat.com each day for new Halloween tips. Of course, we can’t forget one of the most important Halloween traditions: putting Jack-O-Lanterns on your…
Anthropologists to Examine Human Bone Found in Missing Delhi Family’s Vehicle Submerged in Ohio River
A local cold case may finally close soon. Officials are preparing to lab-test a bone found in a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder that was pulled out of the Ohio River on Oct. 14. Delhi Township Police confirmed Oct. 15 that the vehicle had belonged to Stephanie Van Nguyen, a Delhi woman who, along with her two…
11 Fans Have the Chance to Win Frisch’s Big Boy Burgers for a Year
If you can't get enough of Frisch's double-decker, tartar-sauce-topped signature burger, 11 of you are in luck. The local diner chain is hosting a special contest to give away a year's worth of Big Boy burgers to 11 lucky winners. Eleven of the fans who enroll in the Frisch's Big Boy rewards program and buy…
After First No.1 Song, Jack Harlow Announces Five Shows In Louisville
Hip Hop artist Jack Harlow is having a week. First, he reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in his career for his collaboration with Lil Nas X on the song “Industry Baby,” a hyper-catchy Hip Hop anthem produced by Kayne West and Take A Daytrip. And then he announced…
Cincinnati Is One of the Best Cities for a Quickie — But Not That Kind
"Let's meet at 2 p.m. Thursday. It'll be so hot." Americans apparently are saying things like that more frequently, but it's not because they're grabbing quickies at a cheap roadside motel (or maybe they are; we don't judge). Instead, they're taking short, spontaneous trips to try to shake off the pandemic ennui and make up…
Migos Plans Thanksgiving Weekend Concert in Cincinnati with Ohio Native Trippie Redd
Cincinnatians will have a chance to dance off next month's pumpkin pie when Migos visits the Queen City. Migos, the multi-award-winning Hip-Hop trio from Georgia, will perform Sunday, Nov. 28, at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the venue's box office and at Ticketmaster.com.…
Senate Closes Over-the-Rhine Location After 12 Years
After over 12 years of service, Senate in Over-the-Rhine has closed its doors. The gourmet hot dog gastropub announced on Facebook Saturday that it was their last day of service at the OTR location. They will be expanding their sister restaurant and next-door neighbor Abigail Street into the space. “In 2009 we set out to…
Seventh Street Downtown to Be Renamed Jean-Robert de Cavel Way in Honor of Chef’s 60th Birthday
Beloved local chef Jean-Robert de Cavel is turning 60 and the City of Cincinnati wasn't going to let the celebration pass without paying tribute to one of its favorite residents. At 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Seventh Street — at the corner of Seventh and Vine, where de Cavel's recently shuttered restaurant Table was located —…
Pop Pianist/Songwriter Andrew McMahon to Bring His Three Pianos Tour to the ICON Music Center Oct. 22
Singer/songwriter/pianist Andrew McMahon — formerly of Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin — is bringing his "Three Pianos Tour" to Cincinnati. The tour takes its name from McMahon's memoir, Three Pianos, self-described as a "searingly honest and beautifully written memoir about the challenges and triumphs of his life and career, as seen through the lens of his personal connection to three…
Calls for State, Local Police Reform Renewed After Dayton Officers Pull Paraplegic Man from Car by Hair
During a traffic stop late last month, Dayton police officers pulled Clifford Owensby from his car by the hair. Owensby, who is paraplegic, repeatedly told the officers he could not get out of the car, that he wanted them to call a supervisor, that they could hurt him by pulling him from the vehicle. They pulled…
University of Cincinnati Named Top 5 Best Value College in Ohio
College isn't cheap — just ask the 42.9 million Americans still saddled with student loan debt. But if you are planning on getting an undergraduate degree, some universities offer more bang for your buck than others. Financial tech company SmartAsset has just released their rankings of the Best Value Colleges in Ohio. And the University…
The Cincinnati Zoo Has Vaccinated 80 Of Its Animals Against COVID
The animals at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden are just like us — at least in the way that they, too, have been getting the COVID-19 shot. The zoo says for the past six weeks, its vet techs have been administering doses of the SARS-COV-2 vaccine to 80 animals, including "big cats, great apes (gorillas, bonobos,…
Ohio Cities Are Among the Best for Retirement in 2021, U.S. News Says
You wouldn't think that Ohio would be a choice location for seniors in their golden years, but here we are. In its 2021 rankings released Tuesday, U.S. News & World Report lists six Ohio cities among the top 100 places to retire. For the Greater Cincinnati region, Cincinnati comes in at No. 70 — a…
Cincinnati Public Library Branches Host Free COVID Vaccinations and Free COVID Testing
The Cincinnati Public Library system is usually an indispensable resource for Queen City residents, but that has become even more true during the pandemic. In September, the library began carrying free at-home rapid COVID tests at certain branches. And this month, different locations are offering free COVID vaccinations. In partnership with Hamilton County Public Health,…
Here’s What We Experienced During a Real Paranormal Investigation at Terror Town with Cincinnati Experts
There are ghosts in Terror Town. Sure, the horror attraction in Williamsburg has its share of costumed ghouls, but those are only actors. The theme park, which formerly was home to the kid-friendly Old West Festival and now focuses on disturbing, adult-oriented terror, sees its fair share of otherworldly visitors, especially on the trails beyond…
The Bengals Beat the Detroit Lions, Which Means You Get BOGO Gold Star 3-Ways Today
The Bengals beat the Detroit Lions yesterday — 34-11, the Bengals' first "back-to-back road win since the 2015 AFC North title season," says bengals.com — which means free chili today, Oct. 18. As the "Official Chili of the Cincinnati Bengals," Gold Star serves up a special deal every time the Bengals triumph in a home — or away —…
After Barfing On Field, Bengals Jackson Carman Doesn’t ‘Recommend’ Eating Mom’s Spaghetti in Detroit
UPDATE: A complex turn of barfing events. Carman now says he in fact did not eat at Mom's Spaghetti before Sunday's game. He still threw up though, and you, as a human, can still eat at Mom's Spaghetti in Detroit, Eminem's restaurant inspired by his lyrics about pasta and barfing. Bengals guard Jackson Carman has some dining…
Booster Shot of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended by FDA Panel
A federal vaccine advisory panel on Friday endorsed a second dose of Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine, meaning millions more Americans are expected to soon join the line for booster shots. Anyone who received a J&J shot at least two months ago will be eligible for an additional dose, under the committee’s recommendation. The…
Styx, Patti LaBelle Heading to Cincinnati’s Hard Rock Casino in November
Two legendary artists in very different genres will be in Cincinnati soon. Progressive Rock band Styx and R&B/Gospel/Pop queen Patti LaBelle will hit the Hard Rock Casino in Pendleton next month as the venue builds out its winter music calendar. Styx will take the stage Saturday, Nov. 6, while LaBelle will perform Friday, Nov. 26.…
Plant-Based Proteins Could Be Coming to a Taco Bell Near You
Is there anything better than biting into a Cheesy Gordita Crunch from Taco Bell after a night out? Honestly, no. Well, if you're a vegetarian, you might not have ever got to experience the pure joy of this — until now. Taco Bell is testing its new "Cravetarian" menu exclusively in Detroit all this month.…
Cincinnati Cocktail Corner: Concoctions from Hotel Covington’s New Recipe Book
For some fun, Friday inspiration, CityBeat will be sharing cocktail recipes to inspire our readers every week. This week, Coppin’s Restaurant & Bar in Hotel Covington shared with us some of their signature cocktails. You can find these concoctions in their new cocktail recipe book, Cheers to Five Years, which celebrates five years of business for the…
Want to Launch a Farm? Kentucky Is One of the Top States for it, LawnStarter Says
Do you dream about chucking Cincinnati city life and embracing your "Green Acres" dreams? Your opportunity may be closer than you think. According to a new study from lawn-care service LawnStarter, Kentucky is one of the top U.S. states in which to start a farm — and succeed at it — in 2021. The Commonwealth sits at…
FDA Panel Recommends Booster Shot of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Millions of Americans who received Moderna’s two-shot COVID-19 vaccine are expected to be eligible soon for booster shots, after a federal advisory panel on Thursday recommended a third dose for older and higher-risk adults as well as certain workers. The unanimous recommendation from the Food and Drug Administration vaccine panel came a few weeks after federal…
A Mississippi Court Case Could Pave the Way for New Abortion Bans Across the U.S.
A six-week abortion ban in Texas enacted in September forced those seeking abortion services in the Lone Star State to look across state lines for care. But the timing couldn’t have been worse for Texans living near the state’s eastern border. The law took effect as neighboring Louisiana was reeling from the destruction of Hurricane…
Abortion Is Still Legal in Mason, and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
It's been quite a week for lawmakers in both Ohio and Kentucky, but it's Cincinnati Taco Week through Oct. 17, so at least we can endure the political arguments with a hefty side of guac. Let's dig into this week's big stories. Mason's Abortion Ban 'Emergency' Legislation Fails and U.S. Supreme Court Hears Kentucky Abortion Case Abortion…
New 2021 Fiona Ornament to Be Released This Weekend by Rookwood Pottery
If your holidays are in need of a dose of 1,600-pound cuteness this year, Rookwood Pottery is ready to release their 2021 Fiona ornament. Since 2017, Rookwood has been crafting a seasonal tribute to everyone's favorite hippo, when Rookwood Art Director Mary Guanciale created a disc featuring Fiona on the front and the story of…
It Finally Feels Like Fall in Cincinnati! Is It Going to Last?
So it finally feels like fall in the Queen City and we all want to know: How long is it going to stay like this? If the National Weather Service is correct, we should all be waking up Saturday to a cool, crisp fall morning after storms throughout the night. There is an early 40%…
An Urban Pumpkin Patch Is Popping Up in Downtown Covington This Weekend
Can't make it out to a farm to pick a pumpkin? Well, in Covington, the pumpkins are coming to you. The Kenton County Library is hosting their first-ever "urban pumpkin patch" on Sunday, Oct. 17. In what is usually the Reading Garden, located off the children's activity room on the lower level of their Covington…
Ohio BMV Launches Self-Service Kiosks
The joke is that waiting in line at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is like entering the first circle of hell, but salvation may be at hand for those interested in simply renewing their vehicle registration. Earlier this week, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, as part of InnovateOhio, and Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman introduced a…
Elvis Costello to Bring Decades of Hits to Cincinnati’s ICON Music Center Oct. 16
At this point in the pandemic, we could all use a little "Peace, Love and Understanding," couldn't we? Leave it to Rock legend Elvis Costello and his trusty Imposters to soothe our frayed minds and hearts. The longtime bard and modern Rock hero returns to Cincinnati on Saturday, Oct. 16, for the first time since…
Ohio Republicans Push to Waive Gun Training, Permit Requirements for Concealed Carry
Both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly are plodding forward on legislation to waive training requirements to carry a concealed weapon. While current law allows state residents to openly carry a weapon, it only allows those 21-and-up to obtain a concealed carry permit after completing an 8-hour training course and passing a background check. House…
14 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 15-17)
Cincinnati is in the spooky spirit this weekend with free horror movie screenings, a wizard-themed pub crawl and HallZOOween at the Cincinnati Zoo. There are also several shopping opportunities, including a special pop-up on a former horse farm in Lebanon, plus a Fall Food Fest at Findlay Market. Need more ideas for things to do…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s ‘Sadie the Science Lady’ Really Wants You to Stop Vaping
Do you really know what's in your vape pen? A new video series from St. Elizabeth Healthcare aims to find out. Led by "Sadie the Science Lady," the bite-sized videos are targeted at educating children and teens about the cringe-worthy science behind vaping and prevent them from picking up the habit in the first place. Sadie…
Boutiques Along Historic West Fourth Street Downtown Offering Special Deals During ‘Fall On Fourth’
Downtown Cincinnati's Historic West Fourth Street district is transforming into one of the city's newest shopping destinations, and 3CDC is helping boost its profile with participating retailers during "Fall on Fourth." From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16, merchants will be offering special deals or discounts, along with a special passport. Complete the passport and return…
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market Takes Over Former Horse Farm in Lebanon for Weekend Pop-Up
Greater Cincinnati's Charm at the Farm vintage market is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year and hosting the final market of 2021 from Oct. 15-17. Held on the grounds of a 56-acre former horse farm in Lebanon, Ohio, the weekend pop-up features everything from vintage furniture and farmhouse-style gifts to clothing and jewelry. Entry is…
Everything You Can Eat at Findlay Market’s Fall Food Fest
Findlay Market is celebrating the season with a special weekend-long Fall Food Fest. The two-day event takes place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17, during which time market vendors, merchants and farmers will be offering special fall dishes for guests to sample. There will also be drink specials and live music all weekend. Tickets…
Cincinnati’s Wizard Pub Crawl Invites all Wizards, Witches and Muggles to Drink and Dress Up
The fifth-annual Cincinnati Wizard Pub Crawl is taking off, not from platform 9¾, but perhaps from a more magical place: a bar. This Saturday, Oct.16, all wizards, witches and muggles are invited to "celebrate wizardry, drink potions and party all night long," says event producer Bar Crawl USA — aka get drunk in Harry Potter-themed…
Vote for Cincinnati Reds’ Nick Castellanos to Win MLB’s Hank Aaron Award
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos had a pretty notable 2021 season. Now he may get some hardware for it. Castellanos is one of seven National League finalists for Major League Baseball's Hank Aaron Award, which honors the player with the strongest offensive season in each league through home runs and RBIs. The award is named for baseball…
LaRosa’s and Braxton Brewing Co. Pair Up to Release Special LaRosa’s Lager
Braxton Brewing Co., famous for pairing up with Graeter's Ice Cream to release special beer collaborations, has teamed up with another Cincinnati classic: LaRosa's. The brewery has joined forces with the family pizzeria to release a special LaRosa's Lager, "a unique beer that pairs perfectly with LaRosa's classic family recipe sauce or for any occasion,"…
Costumed Fiona Statues Will Be Hidden Across the Cincinnati Zoo During Its HallZOOween Weekends
For the remaining weekends in October, the Cincinnati Zoo will be undergoing a slightly spooky transformation for HallZOOween. From noon-5 p.m. on Oct. 16 and 17, Oct. 23 and 24 and Oct. 30 and 31, guests can enjoy special themed activities, including a Hogwarts Express Train Ride and Scare-ousel. Kids can bring their own bags…
Cincinnati Art Museum to Screen Arthouse Horror Films in Its Parking Lot
UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to weather. The CAM says, "We will reschedule an indoor screening in 2022, so stay tuned for future updates." If you're looking for a more high-brow horror experience this Halloween, the Cincinnati Art Museum is screening two bizarrely wonderful freaky films in its parking lot. During its Horror…
Aftab Pureval Releases First TV Ad as Cincinnati Mayoral Election Approaches
The race to become Cincinnati's next mayor is in full swing, and one candidate just launched his first his first television ad. On Thursday, Aftab Pureval shared an ad titled "Every Corner" that makes note of Cincinnati's many neighborhoods and their residents' shared concerns: "jobs, crime, affordable housing," according to the ad. "We’ll grow our…
Once Again, Ohio House Stops Vaccine Mandate Bill: ‘We Don’t Have the Votes’
For the second time in three months, Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp has halted legislation aimed to limit the ability of employers, colleges, hospitals and others to impose vaccine mandates. Cupp’s announcement came amid a flurry of private caucus meetings, unseen proposed amendments, aggressive lobbying tactics and tense rhetoric from members on a heated issue…
Cincinnati Recreation Commission Plans 2021 Trunk-or-Treat Events
Get that candy, kids! The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is planning a number of trunk-or-treat events throughout the city this month. To help protect your little ghouls and goblins, organizers will be practicing COVID-19 safety precautions, including limited capacities, sanitization stations and individually wrapped treats. Participants will go through a wellness check upon entry, and face…
Meet Some Spiky Friends in a Special Wild Encounter at the Cincinnati Zoo This October
Are you as in love with the Cincinnati Zoo's porcupine Rico as I am? Because if so, you can spend some time with the little spiky sweetie at the zoo’s newest Wild Encounter, Porcupine Time. Meet Rico, the prehensile-tailed porcupine, and a star of the zoo’s social media (other than Fiona of course). And you can’t forget…
The Canadian and Mexican Borders Will Finally Open for Vaccinated People
For the first time since the pandemic started, the U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders will finally reopen to non-essential travel — but only to those vaccinated against COVID-19. According to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the administration "will begin allowing travelers from Mexico and Canada who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to enter the United…
Gas Prices Are Up Across the Nation. Here’s Where To Find Cheap Gas in Cincinnati
There is no denying gas prices are high right now, the highest they’ve been since 2014. And while many of us are kicking ourselves for not getting hybrids and not being rich enough for a Tesla, there are still some places to get cheap(er) gas around Cincinnati. According to a post on GasBuddy, a Speedway…
Magic Shop Hierophany & Hedge Is a Slice of Arcana and Alchemy in Covington
Hierophany & Hedge is Covington’s new magic shop. Opened in May, this place doesn’t hawk gags and goofs for local birthday-party magicians, but instead is a shop where the secrets of ancient ritual can be unearthed from obscure tomes, where components for protective talismans are found — a place where magic isn’t only real, but…
Hotel Covington Celebrates 5 Years with Release of Signature Cocktail Recipe Book
A mug of Liquid Knowledge at Coppin’s Restaurant & Bar in Hotel Covington is comprised of a lot more than just ginger, lime and bourbon. The mug itself, designed and created by Rookwood Pottery, represents a network of local collaboration that Hotel Covington works hard to maintain. One sip of the signature cocktail refreshes the…
Thrills on Wheels Mobile Cinema Brings Family-Friendly Halloween Shorts to Neighborhoods Across Cincinnati
Since the start of the pandemic, the team behind Cincinnati’s Cindependent Film Festival has found ways to keep the spirit of independent films alive, even in the midst of pivots and postponements that have become a sobering reality for the arts and entertainment industry. For example, they launched “Cindependent and Chill” this year as a…
Cincy PHLUSH Advocates for Basic Human Dignity by Pushing to Install More Public Restrooms in Cincinnati
Public restrooms are generally nondescript, sterile places, and the Portland Loo at 9 W. Mehring Way on the far end of Smale Riverfront Park is no exception. It’s squat, gray and utilitarian, and since its 2015 installation it has existed in quiet obscurity next to Paul Brown Stadium, which is shuttered for half the year.…
Cincinnati to Welcome FIFA, U.S. Soccer Officials to Paul Brown Stadium as World Cup Pursuit Continues
Cincinnati continues its quest to host the 2026 World Cup and soon will welcome international soccer officials to bolster its chances. FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Delegation will visit the Queen City on Friday, Oct. 22, to tour Paul Brown Stadium, soccer training facilities and Fan Fest locations, an Oct. 13 press release from the…
The Go-Go’s Kathy Valentine, Gina Schock Compare Notes on Books and Bands Before Their Oct. 30 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Just a day before they get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and perform at the Oct. 30 ceremony at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Go-Go’s members Gina Schock and Kathy Valentine will participate in a book signing event and interview at the Rock Hall. The entire band, including Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock,…
Ohio House Republicans Propose Legalizing Marijuana for 21+ Recreational Use
Two Ohio House Republicans on Tuesday proposed legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Ohio. In legislation that has not yet been formally introduced, Reps. Jamie Callender and Ron Ferguson pitched a program that would allow Ohioans 21 and older to purchase marijuana from licensed distributors or grow up to six plants in their home. “Adults…
Sound Advice: Enigmatic Rapper Kevin Gates Hits Bogart’s Wednesday and Thursday
Kevin Gates is nothing if not enigmatic — a confessional emcee whose oeuvre extends far beyond the recording studio. Over the past decade, the Louisiana artist has made an art form out of spectacle, weaving near-hysterical webs of raw emotion and contradiction that sound as indebted to Blues as they do Southern Trap. He’s both…
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Kentucky Abortion Law
U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving a 2018 Kentucky abortion law that bans a medical abortion method used after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The Kentucky law later was struck down as unconstitutional. Attorney Heather Gatnarek with the ACLU of Kentucky said the issue before the court involves the role of the state's Republican attorney general,…
