Hebrew Union College’s Skirball Museum Exhibit Explores the Legacy of Cincinnati’s Jewish Community
Memory is a big deal in Judaism. Zakhor — the Hebrew imperative meaning “remember” — appears upwards of 200 times in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. The exhortation has served Jews well. Over a millennia of diasporic dispersal, the Jewish people remained a people precisely by virtue of heeding the calls to…
Cincinnati TikTok Influencer Adelia Killian Aims to Change the Plus-Size Influencer Industry
Adelia Killian’s marketing instincts kicked in early. At the age of 10, Killian, whose birth name was Lauren, knew that her middle name, Adelia, fit her better. At the age of 18, she officially changed her name to Adelia. “Adelia always felt more ‘me,’” she says. “In school, I was never the only Lauren and…
The Gift Guide: Cincinnati’s Favorite Boutiques Where You Can Shop Local This Holiday Season
The winter holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it begins the mad rush to get the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Finding unique and tailor-made items is a time-consuming and stress-inducing task – but it doesn’t have to be. Skip the online shopping and instead take this time to explore and embrace the…
Cincinnati Fans Still in Virtual Line for Taylor Swift Tickets Hours After Start of Verified Presale
The ticket-buying experience for Taylor Swift’s “The Eras” tour has been nothing short of a total shit show. Swift announced an additional 17 shows to “The Eras” tour on Friday, Nov. 11— including a second stop in Cincinnati. She’ll now be performing at Paycor Stadium both Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 with…
Medical Marijuana To Be Legal In Limited Circumstances In Kentucky
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear used an executive order on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to effectively legalize medical marijuana for Kentuckians diagnosed with 21 “severe” medical conditions, ending the Commonwealth’s longstanding total prohibition of the drug. The catch is that the marijuana must be legally purchased out of state. “Kentuckians suffering from chronic and terminal conditions are going…
Review: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s ‘Little Women’ Still Possesses Meaningful Magic
Playwright Kate Hamill has carved out a special niche in today’s theater world, adapting classic novels into playscripts. This season, she’s among the most produced playwrights in the country, including her adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women currently onstage at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. She also created the script for Cincy Shakes’ production of Jane…
Green District Opening Third Cincinnati Location Near UC’s Main Campus
A new place to grab some healthy meal options is coming to the Clifton area. Green District, a popular Louisville-based chain known for its salads, grain bowls and wraps, announced it’s opening a third Cincinnati location near the University of Cincinnati’s main campus. The fast-casual restaurant will be located at 257 Calhoun St. in U…
Local Laughs: 5 Cincinnati Comedy Shows to Catch in November
November is the month when we give thanks, and the Queen City can be very thankful that we have two top-level comedy clubs, as well as a number of theaters and other venues that host live comedy. Here are the top five can’t-miss comedy gigs in Cincinnati during the month of November. Kevin Bozeman at…
Nearly-100-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor, World War II Veteran Loaning Uniform to Cincinnati Museum
A 99-year-old Holocaust survivor and United States Army veteran is loaning his “Eisenhower jacket” – part of his uniform during World War II – to be displayed in the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center at Union Terminal. Dr. Al Miller escaped Nazi Germany with his family and arrived in the U.S. in…
Here’s Who Donated to Ohio Candidates in the Final Weeks of the Midterm Elections
Donors spent a lot of money in Ohio during this year’s election. Campaign advertising tracker AdImpact estimated $344 million went into ads on TV, online or over the radio. OpenSecrets, which tracks federal campaigns, showed candidates raising about $100 million — and that didn’t take into account the final week of fundraising. During…
Read Pete Rose’s Letter Once Again Asking MLB to Consider Him for Baseball Hall of Fame
The infamous “Charlie Hustle” is asking for another chance. Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose has sent a letter to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred requesting, once again, to be considered for inclusion in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Rose, who had a record-setting 4,256 hits during his career, …
Shillito’s Elves To Be Displayed at Fountain Square This Holiday Season
One of Cincinnati’s most beloved holiday traditions is returning for another year, but this time in a new location. The famous Shillito’s Elves will now be on display at the Foundry near Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati. The decades-old elves first got their start in the storefront window of Cincinnati’s first department store, Shillito’s, in…
P!nk Bringing ‘Summer Carnival 2023’ Tour to Great American Ball Park Next Summer
Singer P!nk, known for her edgy pop music, is bringing her next tour, “Summer Carnival 2023,” to Cincinnati. According to the tour’s official website, P!nk will be performing at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Brandi Carlile, Grouplove and KidCutUp will join her. Tickets go on sale to the general public on…
J.D. Vance Gets Out of Jury Duty for Starting ‘New Job’
While J.D. Vance will soon make decisions on behalf of Ohioans as Senator-elect, at least one Hamilton County citizen has been spared his judgement this week. Vance, who lives in Cincinnati’s East Walnut Hills neighborhood, tweeted a picture of himself outside the Hamilton County Courthouse on Nov. 14 saying he was dismissed from jury duty.…
Here Are Ohio’s Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes, According to Google Trends
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re all daydreaming about the turkey and sides we’re going to pile on our plates. But what dishes on the Thanksgiving table do Ohioans reach for the most? To find this out, BetOhio.com analyzed data from Google Trends. They looked at the search terms for the most popular Turkey Day sides in…
Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt to Bring Holiday Cheer to Smale Riverfront Park
UPDATE: Organizers say this event is now free due to the generosity of donors. The story below has been updated to reflect that change. A new Christmas market is coming to downtown Cincinnati. This year, the riverfront at Smale Park will come alive with holiday cheer at the inaugural Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt. The market will…
Guest Commentary: What Ohioans Can Learn from Abortion, Marijuana, and Minimum Wage Ballot Initiatives
Every election season, the top headlines are around candidates. Which party was able to win, which candidates took office at the federal level, the state level, local government, judicial offices: this is what takes the majority of our headspace. But because of a gift given to the people during the progressive era, election season is…
Nate Nunemaker of Farmer Nate’s Sauce Debuts ‘Covington Gold Dust’ Seasoning to Spice Up Taco Night
Farmer Nate Nunemaker of Farmer Nate’s Sauce Co. has built a good reputation as a purveyor of delicious hot sauces, but he’s taken his first step into the taco seasoning game with “Covington Gold Dust.” The new seasoning tin, available for sale on the company’s website, is a decently spicy blend of onion, chili, paprika…
Man in Underwear to Become Human Turkey Carcass for PETA’s ThanksVegan Cincinnati Stop
One PETA member is taking a stand against eating turkeys this Thanksgiving by taking a seat (or by lying down, really). According to a release from the animal rights group, a man wearing nothing but nude-colored underwear will “let himself be ‘trussed up’ alongside giant ‘turkey carcasses’ on a huge cutting board, giving passersby food…
‘Saturday Night Live’ Spoofs Ohio’s Midterm Elections in New Video
If Ohio’s midterm elections weren’t comical enough — what with the unconstitutionally gerrymandered Republican-drawn congressional map and all — Saturday Night Live has taken to spoofing the Buckeye State’s race for Attorney General in a new video. Produced by comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy and featuring new SNL cast member Molly Kearney — the first out, non-binary…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Legislation Presents Hellscape Week Ahead for Trans Ohioans
Trans Awareness Week kicked off on Nov. 13 and culminates in over a dozen Trans Day of Remembrance events across Ohio at the end of the week. But to get there, trans Ohioans and their allies need to navigate a legislative hellscape of a week. Here’s what the week ahead looks like: Monday, Nov. 14…
Frisch’s Mainliner to Host Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest With Famous Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Frisch’s Big Boy is hosting a pumpkin pie eating contest, and a big star in the world of competitive eating will be there trying to eat enough pie for three large families. Joey Chestnut, who is famous for his Fourth of July hot dog-eating skills, is partnering with Frisch’s for the contest…
New Brent Spence Bridge Plans Give Cincinnati Nearly 10 More Acres of Land
The Banks will get nearly 10 more acres of land back in new changes to the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval announced Nov. 10. “The Cincinnati Department of Transportation and Engineering, in coordination with ODOT, KYTC and the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, has been working around the clock to listen to…
Cincinnati City Council Deploys Survey for Future of Tick-or-Treat
The City of Cincinnati is asking parents and community members (and, yes, kids) to share their thoughts on the future of trick-or-treat in the city. The city posted a link to a short and sweet survey on Facebook on Nov. 10 . The questions include, “What day would you prefer to have official Halloween Trick…
Cincinnati’s Downtown Surface Parking Lot Ban Extended to April
City leaders are taking steps to reduce surface parking in the Downtown and Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods, but new lots will still be popping up in the near future thanks to applications submitted just before the ban went into effect. Cincinnati City Council approved an ordinance banning permits on new surface parking lots for three months in…
Ohio Transgender Choir Hits All the Right Notes
“You don’t have to be the most amazing singer. You don’t have to have any experience or background in singing or music. You just have to want to make music.” Co-founded and directed by Tracy Grady, the Cleveland Transgender Choir is a small ensemble of transgender and non-binary singers at Baldwin Wallace (BW) University. The…
Ohio Activists Plan Abortion Ballot Initiative After GOP Sweeps Supreme Court
When Republicans swept all three races for the Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday, Nov. 8, they swept away hopes that the court would find that the state Constitution protects the right to an abortion. So on Wednesday, abortion rights activists were strategizing over when and how to get a measure on the ballot that would…
Kentucky’s Forecastle Music Festival Will ‘Take A Pause’ In 2023
Forecastle, the major summer music festival at Waterfront Park, announced Friday, Nov. 11 that it will be “taking a pause” in 2023. In a social media post, festival organizers wrote: “Forecastle Festival will be taking a pause in 2023. It’s incredible to see what this festival has become and how the Louisville community has grown…
Guest Commentary: Experts Weigh in on Effects of Voter Intimidation Laws, Mail-in Voting
With control of Congress and statehouses at stake, voters across the nation headed to the polls on Election Day 2022. That was after more than 42 million people had already voted early or by mail. The Conversation asked four scholars to give their initial observations on the voting, in an election whose outcome may be be…
Where Cincinnati Ranks as Best Places for Veterans to Live, According to WalleyHub Survey
When it comes to best places for veterans to live, Cincinnati ranks in the top half of America’s largest cities, according to a new survey from WalletHub. In a list of the United States’ 100 largest cities, Cincinnati came in at No. 45. Columbus came in at the top third of the list at No.…
Free Meals and Deals Cincinnati Service Members Can Enjoy This Veterans Day
Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and several local and national organizations are offering special discounts to active military members and veterans to thank them for their service. Be sure to provide proper identification. And note that not all locations of national chains have to participate, so it’s best to check with your nearby restaurant…
Taylor Swift, More Election News, and a Gazillion Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Whew. We’re not sure how this keeps happening, but Taylor Swift has once again made a big tour announcement while elections still are in the public consciousness – and it’s the second time this month! Catch up on this week’s major headlines below, broken up into election and non-election sections. Some election highlights Mike DeWine…
Taylor Swift Adds Second Cincinnati Show to ‘The Eras’ Tour Schedule
Taylor Swift is making not one, but now two appearances in Cincinnati next year. Swift announced an additional 17 shows to “The Eras” tour on Friday, Nov. 11— including a second stop in Cincinnati. She’ll now be performing at Paycor Stadium both Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 with supporting acts MUNA and Gracie…
Mac & Cheese Throwdown at The Phoenix Will Decide Who Has the Best Mac & Cheese in Cincinnati
Things are about to get cheesy in the Queen City: Local restaurants are about to throwdown in the quest to be named Mac N’ Cheese Champion of Cincinnati. The Mac & Cheese Throwdown is happening Friday, Nov. 11 from 6-9 p.m. at The Phoenix in downtown Cincinnati. The participating restaurants are: Mighty Good Talons Soul…
Tristan Eaton Mural Paying Homage to Cincinnati Music Icons to be Dedicated Saturday
The completion of Ohio’s largest, and Cincinnati’s newest, mural will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 12. The mural by artist Tristan Eaton pays homage to some of the biggest music legends who either are from or who got their start in Cincinnati. They include blues singer Mamie Smith, jazz-pop songstress and actress Doris Day, funkateer Bootsy…
Advocates Continue Commemorating Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legacy with Historical Markers
For (literally) hundreds of years, gay bars have provided this critical sustenance in the lives of both LGBTQ+ individuals and the LGBTQ+ community writ large. Now a new effort is underway to memorialize one of Ohio’s most legendary gay bars with what would be only the state’s third-ever LGBTQ+-related historical marker. In 2009, a marker…
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub is Collecting Political Yard Signs
Now that midterm elections are over, those political yard signs are just taking up space. But instead of just trashing them, you can recycle them thanks to Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub. The Recycling & Reuse Hub is partnering with Cincinnati’s Office of Environment and Sustainability to collect signs, election-related and otherwise. They ask you…
Kentucky Faces Another Risk from Natural Disasters: Seasonal Depression
Mental health experts say this winter may be especially difficult for people who have lost homes or loved ones in the eastern Kentucky floods, and those who are rebuilding after last year’s deadly tornadoes in the western part of the state. Marcie Timmerman, executive director of Mental Health America of Kentucky, said the increased stress…
Everything Cincinnatians Need to Know from the November 2022 Midterm Elections in Ohio and Kentucky
The midterm elections of 2022 held a few surprises for everyone, it seems. While some races in Ohio and Kentucky were a bit predictable, others caught national attention for flipping the script. Below, catch up on some of the local, regional and state races and issues that CityBeat focused on, and then head to your…
Hawaiian BBQ Restaurant Onolicious Opening Downtown Cincinnati Location
The growing entertainment hub of Court Street Plaza in downtown Cincinnati is getting another new place to eat. Hawaiian barbecue joint Onolicious has signed a lease for a new spot at 1005 Walnut St., just around the corner from the recently revitalized plaza, according to a press release from 3CDC. Onolicious’ original location is in…
Coney Island’s Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Lights Display Returns Nov. 11
The holiday season has officially commenced: Coney Island’s Nights of Lights returns Friday, Nov. 11. You can enjoy this annual show from the warmth and comfort of your car while you drive past the dazzling light displays. More than two million lights are synchronized to a mix of classic and rocking holiday music you’ll tune…
2022 Midterm Results in Ohio and Kentucky That You May Have Missed
After a long night of keeping up with the nail-biting Ohio Senate election or the high-stakes gubernatorial race, there are a few midterm results in Ohio and Kentucky you might have missed along the way. The results below are preliminary until certified in about two weeks, but these results have been verified by the Associated Press.…
Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes Three New Manatees to Rehabilitation Program
Manatee Springs at the Cincinnati Zoo got some new residents over the weekend. The zoo says it welcomed three 1-year-old manatees – Soleil, Calliope and Piccolina – to its facility for their second stage of rehabilitation on Saturday, Nov. 5. Florida Fish and Wildlife rescued the manatees from different parts of southwest Florida in the…
In Abortion Rights Victory, Kentucky Voters Shoot Down Constitutional Amendment
In a major victory for abortion rights in Kentucky, voters on Tuesday, Nov. 8 rejected a ballot measure that would have introduced language into the state’s constitution saying that nothing in the document secured or protected abortion rights. Abortion remains illegal in Kentucky as the result of a “trigger” law banning abortion in the wake…
Cincinnati Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Issue 11, Eliminating Mayor’s Pocket Veto
Voters in Cincinnati have decided with broad approval to eliminate the mayor’s ability to stall legislation through a loophole known as the pocket veto. As of 11:30 p.m. with 92% of precincts reporting, 80% of Cincinnati voters approved Issue 11, according to the Associated Press. Results are preliminary until certified in about two weeks. Issue 11…
Cincinnati City Council Member Greg Landsman Defeats Incumbent Steve Chabot, Flips 1st Congressional District
Greg Landsman is projected as the new state representative for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, defeating incumbent Steve Chabot, according to data from the New York Times. As of 10:19 a.m. Nov. 9, Landsman has more than 151,418 votes and Chabot has 137,213, with more than 95% of the votes in. Results are preliminary until certified in…
J.D. Vance Defeats Tim Ryan in Ohio’s Pivotal U.S. Senate Race
After months of razor-thin polling in a race that garnered a national spotlight, ballots indicate Republican J.D. Vance has defeated Democrat Tim Ryan in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race. As of 9:54 a.m., with more than 95% of ballots counted, Vance has 53.3% of the vote, or more than 2,147,000 votes, according to the New York…
Lebanon Vice-Mayor Adam Mathews Takes Ohio’s 56th District over Joy Bennett
Early poll numbers indicate that Adam Mathews has been elected as state representative for Ohio’s 56th district, defeating Joy Bennett, according to data from the New York Times. As of 11:15 p.m., Mathews has more than 60% of the votes and Bennett has more than 40%, with at least 95% of the votes in. Results…
In Ohio’s 89th District, D.J. Swearingen Defeats Jim Obergefell, Who Helped Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Early poll numbers indicate that incumbent D.J. Swearingen has been re-elected as state representative for Ohio’s 89th district, defeating challenger Jim Obergefell, according to data from the New York Times. As of 10:40 p.m., Swearingen has more than 62% of the votes and Obergefell has more than 38%, with at least 94% of the votes…
Mike DeWine Retains Ohio Governor Seat, Defeating Challenger Nan Whaley
Early poll numbers indicate Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has been re-elected to the governorship, defeating challenger Nan Whaley, according to data from the New York Times. As of 9:15 p.m., DeWine has more than 1,100,000 votes and Whaley has more than 775,000, with 41% of the votes in. Results are preliminary until certified in about…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Discusses Ohio Influence Ahead of Cincinnati Performance
As the story goes, the prog band Savatage originally recorded “Christmas Eve Sarajevo 12/24” in 1995. The song would suddenly become a hit and then reappear on Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s debut, 1996’s Christmas Eve and Other Stories, and launch the band into the major seasonal touring franchise that it is today. Drummer Jeff Plate, a member…
Over-the-Rhine’s The Hub to Relocate to Larger Space Formerly Occupied by St. John 3:16 Baptist Church
Over-the-Rhine bar and music venue The Hub plans to move from 1209 Main St. to 1215 Main St. in the next year. The bar’s owner Lindsey Swadner says the new location, which was previously occupied by St. John 3:16 Baptist Church, will be a major upgrade in terms of space to accommodate more concertgoers for…
Cincinnati Parks Ready to Break Ground on Lytle Park Renovation Project
The renovation project for Lytle Park is ready to break ground. The Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners says the project will revitalize the underused park at the southeast corner of downtown Cincinnati. The groundbreaking will happen next week. The board said Lytle Park’s renovation became imperative following the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Lytle Tunnel ventilation…
West Chester to Debut ‘Southwest Ohio’s Largest Country Music Festival’ Next Summer
West Chester will be getting a little bit country next summer. In August, the Voices of America MetroPark in West Chester will be hosting the first-ever Voices of America Country Music Fest. From Friday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 13 in 2023, some of the biggest names in country music will be hitting the stage…
Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest Returns for First Time Since 2019
A baseball tradition is back after a two-year hiatus. Redsfest, a Cincinnati Reds fan gathering and activity convention, is returning this year for the first time since 2019 – just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The family-friendly event will feature current and former player appearances, autograph and photograph sessions, batting cages, pedal cars, mascot performances…
Election 2022: Cincinnati’s Guide to the Major Local and State Races
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. Midterm elections in the United States are vital to shaping the city, region, state and country, but they typically don’t involve tons of drama. That has changed for the 2022 general election, though. In the wake of 2020’s political throwdown and…
COVID-Denial, Election-Denial Not Far Apart, OSU Researchers Found
You’ve probably heard of “gateway” drugs, but a group of researchers at Ohio State University say there’s such a thing as a “gateway conspiracy.” A duo of surveys done by psychology researchers and supported by the National Science Foundation seek to bolster the field of “conspiracy theory research,” which an announcement of the study said…
How to View the Beaver Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse Tuesday Morning
The last total lunar eclipse until 2025 is happening Tuesday, and Cincinnati will be able to see it – if you’re willing to get up early or stay up late. The eclipse, called the Beaver Blood Moon lunar eclipse as it is happening during November’s full Beaver Moon, starts at 3:02 a.m. Tuesday when the…
Local Noise: Cincinnati Hip-Hop Artist Tokyo Daniels! Prepares for Several New Releases
Hip-hop is at its best when it is raw, honest, and absolutely refuses to be ignored. Cincinnati artist TOKYO DANIELS! (stylized by the artist in all caps but published as Tokyo Daniels! from here forward) has only been active since the summer of 2020 but already has an album, EP and several singles under his belt. Found within…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Supreme Court Races Will Determine Republican Dominance in the State for Years to Come
What could be more bitterly ironic than Republican Ohio Supreme Court justices being elected in 2022 in reflection of the 54-46 differential of average Ohio voter patterns, and then that new partisan Republican court rubber-stamping gerrymandered Statehouse and Congressional districts that give the GOP undue supermajority advantages that far out-kick the same differential? That might…
Joe Mixon Nabs FIVE Freaking Touchdowns in Cincinnati Bengals’ Thrashing of Carolina Panthers
Well somebody had an incredible day. During the Cincinnati Bengals’ 42-21 win over the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 6, running back Joe Mixon pulled in five touchdowns. Five. Five touchdowns. A number that could win a game on its own. Five. Have we mentioned five? Mixon’s five touchdowns at Paycor Stadium set a new Bengals…
Dayton, Kentucky’s Smoking Ban Now In Effect
Tobacco users, think twice before lighting up in Dayton, Kentucky: You could be breaking a newly enacted law. As of Nov. 6, smoking is now prohibited inside all buildings and places of employment where the public is permitted. This includes “offices, hotels, factories, churches, bars, restaurants, bingo halls, bowling alleys, and stores,” according to a…
Cincinnati Bengals Prepare to Battle Carolina Panthers at Paycor Stadium
The Cincinnati Bengals (4-4) will take on the Carolina Panthers (2-6) at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium on Nov. 6, and fans are hoping the team makes it over the season’s hump intact. The Bengals are coming off a disappointing 32-13 loss to cross-state rival Cleveland Browns – a game in which Cincinnati’s offense was pretty much…
Guest Commentary: What’s Keeping Atheist Candidates from Winning Office?
The midterm elections are likely to return to Congress elected representatives who hold a range of religious beliefs. But while self-identified Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists and Hindus currently rub shoulders in the corridors of power, one group is noticeably absent: atheists. And despite a growing number of openly nonreligious candidates running for office, it remains…
Catch-a-Fire Pizza Opens New Restaurant and Bar in Historic Downtown Lebanon
Popular pizzeria Catch-a-Fire Pizza has opened its third location – this time in the heart of historic downtown Lebanon. The wood-fired pizzeria will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The official ribbon-cutting will be at 11 a.m., and the first 100 guests will be entered into a raffle…
Ohio Election Mayhem, Taylor Swift, and 11 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Wow, what a week. Cincinnati (and Ohio) is gearing up for midterm elections, the way we get around town is changing in several ways, a couple of local pro athletes are experiencing firsts (albeit for very, very different things) and the goddess of love and heartbreak is planning a Queen City tour stop. Catch up…
Massive Airplane Hangar, 250 Jobs Coming to CVG Airport in Northern Kentucky
An aviation company broke ground on Nov. 1 on a massive airplane hangar at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) that will bring 250 new jobs to Hebron and the Greater Cincinnati area. The company, F&E Aircraft Maintenance (FEAM AERO), announced plans to build a 150,000-square-foot, three-bay hangar at CVG back in March. The hangar, which…
Preserving a Pictorialist: Taft Museum of Art Hosts Exhibit of Loveland Photographer Nancy Ford Cones’s Work
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. Turn-of-the-century photographer Nancy Ford Cones garnered national attention from the likes of Kodak and National Geographic for her dreamlike depictions of rural life in Loveland. Despite being one of the leading female pictorialists of her time, Cones’s work was mostly lost…
Sound Advice: Amon Amarth to Bring Viking-Themed Metal to Cincinnati
Have you ever wanted to go to a metal show but would prefer if the mosh pit was filled with a bunch of sweaty people pretending to row a boat instead of pushing one another? Then Amon Amarth is about to make your (very specific) dream come true. The Swedish band has been peddling their…
Sound Advice: The Menzingers to Celebrate ‘On the Impossible Past’ 10th Anniversary at Bogart’s
The Menzingers emerged from a herd of buzzing rock bands infected by the likes of The Promise Ring and The Get Up Kids (among other, less obvious touchstones) — sensitive boys whose longing is there on the surface for all to see and hear. The Pennsylvania-bred quartet — guitarist/vocalist Greg Barnett, drummer Joe Godino, bassist…
Jazz Legend Fred Hersch Returns Home to Cincinnati for Xavier Music Series
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. Fred Hersch claims to be slowing down, but his calendar says otherwise. When Hersch and his trio return to his hometown for Xavier University’s music series on Nov. 10, he’ll be coming off gigs at New York’s Village Vanguard and in…
Sound Advice: ’80s Soundtrack Legend John Cafferty to ‘Cruise’ into Cincinnati’s Ludlow Garage
For music fans of a certain age, the saxophone embodies a romantic mystique not often heard anymore. The instrument evokes the nostalgic past, hot summer nights and dark nightclubs. With their horn-injected, throwback rock-n-roll, John Cafferty and his Beaver Brown Band still invoke many of these connotations. This six-piece outfit started back in the early…
Sound Advice: Puscifer’s Cincinnati Show Promises Hijinks and ‘Probing’
The promo trailer for Puscifer’s latest tour jaunt (dubbed “The Existential Reckoning Tour Version 2.0”) is a doozy — a mock, K-TEL-like TV commercial brought to us via “A Pusciforce TMZanon Jam.” The two-minute clip opens with frontman Maynard James Keenan dressed in character as “Dick Merkin,” a secret agent clad in a black suit,…
Cincinnati Residents Call Out Greyhound for Moving Bus Terminal to the Suburbs
Cincinnati’s Greyhound bus station has moved out of downtown and into the suburbs after the sale of its longstanding downtown terminal – and residents aren’t happy about it. On Nov. 2, Greyhound officially began operations at the new terminal location at 398 E. Galbraith Rd.. That’s 13 miles north of the old Downtown bus terminal…
Driver’s Education Could Return to Cincinnati Public Schools for First Time in 20 Years
Drivers ed could be returning to Cincinnati Public Schools after a recent traffic blitz revealed a large number of young unlicensed drivers. The Cincinnati Police Department’s citywide blitz between Oct. 10 and Oct. 21 was aimed at reducing crashes by targeting speeding and reckless driving. The department told Cincinnati City Council’s public safety and governance…
Luciano Acosta, Brandon Vazquez Become First FC Cincinnati Players Ever Named to MLS Best Xi
The 2022 season may be over, but Cincinnati’s pro soccer team keeps hitting big milestones. Major League Soccer announced its Best Xi selections Nov. 2, and FC Cincinnati’s attacking midfielder Luciano Acosta and forward Brandon Vazquez made the cut. This marks the first time that FC Cincy players are on the list that celebrates the…
Proud Hound is Now Serving Up Late-Night Burgers and Beer Two Nights a Week
Silverton cafe and roastery Proud Hound will now be open late two nights a week, giving night owls (or at least early-evening owls) a new option for burgers and beer. The cafe says in addition to its regular breakfast and lunch hours, it will be open from 5-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The current…
Study Looks at How Cincinnati Stacks Up When It Comes to Sandwich Lovers
Does Cincinnati “loaf” sandwiches? Maybe, but not as much as other cities, we “sub”-pose. In honor of National Sandwich Day, a new study from Lawn Love is taking a look at which U.S. city is the best sandwich lovers, ranking the 200 biggest cities. According to the study, Cincinnati ranks in the top half of the…
Review: Rosie’s Italian Continues Crown Restaurant Group’s Thoughtful Restaurant Empire
Rosie’s Italian, along with its sister restaurant, Crown Republic, is located in a relatively out-of-the-way corner of downtown Cincinnati. It’s on the northeast side of the central business district, notable mostly for the density of high-rise apartments. Many are in recently renovated buildings, and they are almost fully occupied. I know this from having gone…
Cincinnati’s Books by the Banks Turns the Page on the Pandemic, Returning After a Two-Year Hiatus
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. Books are the best. They can take us places otherwise unimaginable. They’re intimate and immersive, a form of communication that transports and informs us like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our consciousness in a visceral way, including how we…
Transportation Advocacy Group Opposes Switching Over-the-Rhine Corridor to Two-Way Traffic
Community advocates, business leaders and city leadership are at a crossroads when it comes to managing traffic on Main Street in Over-the-Rhine. The potential for Main Street to be switched from a one-way street to a two-way street was discussed during Cincinnati City Council’s public safety and governance committee meeting on Nov. 1. John Brazina,…
15 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Nov. 4-6)
November already has the perfect mix of events that celebrate fall weather while looking ahead to wintry activities. Choose your favorites below. Friday, Nov. 4 Germania Society Christkindlmarkt The Germania Society’s Christkindlmarkt is self-described as the “oldest and most authentic Christmas market” in Cincinnati. Featuring a pavilion and heated tents filled with local vendors and…
‘Celestial Holiday’ Brings Model Trains and Mini Botanical Landmarks to Cincinnati’s Krohn Conservatory
Now that Halloween is over, the holiday season has begun in Cincinnati. And Krohn Conservatory is kicking things off with a new winter floral exhibit: Celestial Holiday. The conservatory will be transformed into “a glowing winter wonderland surrounded by sparkling lights and shining stars,” per an event description. Attendees can expect the return of the…
Cincinnati Hard Rock Sportsbook’s First Legal Bet Goes to – Who Else? – Pete Rose
Sports betting finally is coming to Ohio, and a Cincinnati sports celebrity has become the obvious choice to place the first bet. Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose will lead the festivities in the Queen City, ringing in the new year at the upcoming Hard Rock Sportsbook, the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati’s betting…
Newport Aquarium Welcomes Three New Sand Tiger Sharks — And You Can Help Name Them
The Newport Aquarium has welcomed three new sand tiger sharks to its Surrounded by Sharks exhibit. The sharks will join several other species in the exhibit, including shark rays Sweet Pea, Sunshine and Scooter and the black tip reef sharks. The aquarium says the sharks are two males and a female and will play important…
‘Dinosaurs of Antarctica’ Have Descended on the Cincinnati Museum Center
Step back 200 million years in time to the prehistoric Antarctic at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The museum’s newest exhibit, Dinosaurs of Antarctica, takes guests on a journey not to an icy landscape, but to a verdant and tropical one. Back then, Antarctica was covered in swamps, seas and warm forests as part of the…
Krampus is Coming to the Germania Society’s Christkindlmarkt in Colerain Township This Weekend
Bad little boys and girls better keep an eye out, because Krampus is coming to town. Everyone’s favorite furry, horned goat demon is descending on the Germania Society’s Christkindlmarkt this weekend, thanks to Krampuslauf Zinzinnati. “While Sankt Nikolaus (German for Saint Nicholas) brings good children candy and treats, legend states that Krampus punishes bad children…
J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan Make Final Appeal to Voters in Ohio Senate Race
In a Fox News townhall on Nov. 1, one week from election day, Ohio’s U.S. Senate candidates tackled questions from the audience and moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum about energy, the border, abortion, the Paul Pelosi attack, and more. The event takes the place of the third debate both campaigns have said they wanted…
Black Violin’s ‘Authenticity’ Will Be the Centerpiece of a Dynamic Cincinnati Show
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. Any music act with a unique sound – such as Black Violin’s fusion of classical music and hip-hop – is bound to sound familiar from album to album. But violinist Kev Marcus has no problem seeing a difference between Take The…
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval Schedules ‘State of the City’ Address
How’s Cincinnati doing? What’s on tap for the city’s future? And what is the current administration doing to push the Queen City forward? Cincinnati mayor Aftab Pureval will speak on all of that and more when he presents his first State of the City address this month. Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 — just…
In Their Own Words: Ohio’s 89th Congressional District Candidates D.J. Swearingen and Jim Obergefell
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. In October, CityBeat sent questions to pairs of candidates in several key local and state elections. Candidates in each race received the same series of questions, the same instructions for completing and returning their answers, and the same deadlines for publication.…
In Their Own Words: Joy Bennett and Adam Mathews, Candidates for Ohio’s 56th Congressional District
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. In October, CityBeat sent questions to pairs of candidates in several key local and state elections. Candidates in each race received the same series of questions, the same instructions for completing and returning their answers, and the same deadlines for publication.…
In Their Own Words: 1st Congressional District Candidates Steve Chabot and Greg Landsman
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. In October, CityBeat sent questions to pairs of candidates in several key local and state elections. Candidates in each race received the same series of questions, the same instructions for completing and returning their answers, and the same deadlines for publication.…
In Their Own Words: Ohio Candidates for Governor, Mike DeWine and Nan Whaley
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. In October, CityBeat sent questions to pairs of candidates in several key local and state elections. Candidates in each race received the same series of questions, the same instructions for completing and returning their answers, and the same deadlines for publication.…
In Their Own Words: Candidates for Ohio’s U.S. Senate Seat, J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. In October, CityBeat sent questions to pairs of candidates in several key local and state elections. Candidates in each race received the same series of questions, the same instructions for completing and returning their answers, and the same deadlines for publication.…
Ohio’s District 56 Voters Unsure About Statehouse Candidates
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. Saturday mornings in Cincinnati’s northeastern suburbs can be busy yet routine. Many residents opt for a morning coffee run or maybe a workout class. Some may gather their families for another Kings Island visit or two before the end of the…
If Passed, Cincinnati’s Issue 11 Could Rein in Mayoral Power
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. Cincinnati voters will decide on Nov. 8 how much power they want the mayor of the city to wield. Issue 11 would eliminate the mayor’s “pocket veto,” the loophole in a charter amendment that allows the mayor of Cincinnati to postpone…
How to Cast Your Vote in Ohio’s 2022 General Election
Editor’s note: This story is featured in the Nov. 2 print edition of CityBeat. Ohio’s Nov. 8 general election is coming up quickly, and the routine shuffling of districts, polling places and election regulations can leave voters looking for resources. Registering to vote To cast a ballot on Nov. 8, Ohio voters must have registered…
TableTalk: Mixologist Julia Petiprin of Fifty Fifty Gin Club Shares How to Make the Perfect Martini
Martinis can be intimidating if you’re new to the drink. Forever associated with high society and tuxedo-clad espionage, the martini is simply a cocktail meant to shine a spotlight on whichever quality liquor you choose to stir in (we’re sticking with gin martinis here; use your favorite brand). Since the drink comes with a lot…
