Xavier Poised for Another Late Season NCAA Run
Jerry Dowling The nation's leading baseball players are dropping their kids off at school for the last time before the rigors of spring training condemn them to the serious business of playing golf and sitting around in their underwear. Meanwhile, a college basketball season bearing little resemblance to design or purpose percolates with less…
Daveed’s: A Work of Art
Daveed's logo is a painter's palate, with a spoon and fork instead of paintbrushes. Upon entering, you understand why: The beautifully lit interior features large, boldly expressionistic oils and sleek, contemporary sculptures. These deeply personal choices set a perfect tone for what's to follow. This "arty" aesthetic is the guiding principle for the entire dining…
News to Use
Where is King's Dream? Martin Luther King III and Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.) headline the panel discussion, "Where is the Dream Today: Reflections on Civil Rights Activism Past and Present." The program is at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Cintas Center at Xavier University. Admission is free, but seating is limited. To make reservations,…
Cover Story: A Strong Force
Dustin Roberts Dustin Roberts Name/Organization: Dustin Roberts, President of Hyperspace, the official Star Wars fan club Years as President: Not even one (became president in June 2006) How did you get the position: The presidency was awarded to Roberts because he signed up the most new members to Hyperspace. Duties: "I'm occasionally asked to…
News: Discussing Fear and Loathing
Bruce Jacobs The drug war has led to miltaristic policing and racial profiling, according to author Bruce Jacobs, who speaks next week in Yellow Springs. Politics, race, police brutality — these are just some of the topics Bruce Jacobs thinks Americans need to be openly discussing as a means to counter the culture of…
Cover Story: Apple Polisher
Joe Lamb Terry Crooker Name/Organization: Terry Crooker, President of AppleSiders Years as President: "I just started in January on this term. I've been president several other times over the years. We generally try to turn the president over every year." How did you get the position: "There's a general election, but mostly it's by…
Film: Shooting Star
Patti Perret Sienna Miller as Edie Sedgwick in director George Hickenlooper's Factory Girl. Along with his paintings, silk-screen prints and outré movies, Andy Warhol also created the modern notion of "celebrity." If you wanted it bad enough, you could have it. You didn't have to do anything important to earn it. You could just…
News: A Richer Name
J.D. Cutter Parts of Eastern Avenue are now to be known as Riverside Drive. Longtime residents say the change by city council ignores their wishes and caters to wealthier people who have moved to the area. Some working class families who've lived along Eastern Avenue for decades say an upcoming name change of a…
Support the Troops, Bring Them Home
I enjoyed the article "Together Against War" (issue of Jan. 31) about U.S. soldiers wanting a withdrawal from Iraq. I believe that President Bush and Congress should end the war and give the soldiers what they're asking for: a withdrawal. It isn't right for our American soldiers to be over in Iraq fighting for something…
Backyard Tire Fire — Vagabonds and Hooligans(OIE)
Backyard Tire Fire — Vagabonds and Hooligans On the first pass through a Backyard Tire Fire album, it's tempting to keep a checklist of every band or artist whose sound bubbles up through BTF's Americana party mix. And while the list is potentially long and fairly illustrious, it's the subsequent listens that prove the…
Water Striders
Even after glancing at the title of this piece I think to myself, what exactly am I looking at here? I see what could pass for a pair of scissors. I also notice a distinctly geometric, seemingly abstract pattern. But wait — suddenly my eyes uncross, "abstract" patterns meld into clearly identifiable forms and…
Cover Story: Taking the Time
Jenell Walton Jenell Walton Name/Organization: Jenell Walton, President of the Cincinnati Association of Black Journalists Years as President: Five months How did you get the position: "I said, 'I'll do it.' No one objected." Duties: Plan programs, recruit members, liaison with national organization Salary: None Trusted second in command: Tiffany Luckey of The Cincinnati…
Locals Only: : Goose
Goose Goose Jason Arbenz, frontman for soulful, highly-melodic original Rock foursome Goose, has a tradition that has turned into something fun and challenging to his friends and bandmates. While looking through a book about Wilco, Jason saw a photo with a list scribbled on it. The list had several names of bands with cheese…
Rumors, Lies and General Misunderstandings
· Acclaimed Indie crew Wussy performs a little post-Valentine's Day gig at the Northside Tavern Saturday, joined by The Sweep, a new group featuring former members of the excellent local band pictureshow (check some of their songs out at myspace.com/sweepthis). Wussy singer/guitarist Lisa Walker reports that the band is currently wrapping up work on their…
Menomena — Friend and Foe (BARSUK)
Menomena — Friend and Foe This Portland, Ore., trio recently signed to Barsuk Records and this is their debut release for the label. Online 'zine Pitchfork likes them, which seems to be hugely indicative of a band's success nowadays. The songs are a result of Deeler, a computer program that Brent Knopf (keyboardist/guitarist) wrote.…
Upcoming Concert Reviews of Adrian Legg, Annuals and More…
Favored Nations Entertainment Adrian Legg Adrian Legg Saturday · Whiskey Dick's It's something of a cliché to say that a guitarist knows his instrument inside out, but as far as British fingerpicker Adrian Legg is concerned, the cliché is a literal truth. After ditching his childhood oboe for the guitar in his teenage years,…
Restoring Fault to Workers Comp Decisions
Sixteen-year-old high schooler David Gross had a job at a Dayton area KFC. Part of his job was to clean out the pressure cookers. When he was hired, Gross received an employee handbook that contained, among other things, safety rules. One of these rules cautioned workers never to boil water in the cookers to clean…
Alan Patrick Kenny
Deogracias Lerma Alan Patrick Kenny's New Stage Collective will present a full season of shows at its new home on Main Street. Exciting news recently from ALAN PATRICK KENNY, who's performing Songs from an Unmade Bed at Know Theatre through Wednesday: NEW STAGE COLLECTIVE (NSC), his summertime project for four years, is taking up…
Cover Story: Move Over Hugh Hefner
Joe Lamb Chris Cicchinelli Name/Organization: Chris Cicchinelli, President of Pure Romance Years as President: Now in third year How did you get the position: Appointed by mother, company founder Patty Brisben, after he had four years running company operations Duties: Overseeing the company's day-to-day operations, including a management staff of 12 and 96 employees…
Cover Story: Hail to the Presidents of Cincinnati
Sean Hughes Hail to the Presidents of Cincinnati Monday is Presidents Day, when Americans celebrate two of our most accomplished leaders, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and by extension all those who have served the nation as chief executive. Even W. Schools, banks and post offices will close Monday, and a few retail stores…
Art: Cubical Culture
Nicole Klagsbrun ruth and humor: A video still from John Pilson's "Above the Grid" which is part of his SkyScraper Souls exhibition at the CAC. John Pilson's new exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center, SkyScraper Souls, is not as straightforward as it might seem. Pilson's work — black-and-white portrait photography as well as two-channel…
Onstage: Still Ticking
Sandy Underwood Double vision: Eva Kaminisky and Josh Shirley star in 1:23. Several people have asked me what 1:23 is about. Carson Kreitzer's new play, premiering this month at the Cincinnati Playhouse, could be seen as one of those yanked-from-the-headlines pieces, since it was inspired by three women who drowned their children. But it…
Cover Story: A French Kiss
Joe Lamb Barbara Klaw Name/Organization: Barbara Klaw, President of Alliance Française Years as President: Since May 2006 How did you get the position: "It's an election. It's very informal, (whichever members) show up vote. You're nominated first. Then the people that are already the officers of our organization discuss it amongst themselves and see…
Film: World Wide Buzz
Thinkfilm Ryan Gosling's nominated performance in the little-seen Half Nelson was likely aided by the growing presence of blogs and Web sites dedicate to all things Oscar. One sure winner at this year's Academy Awards will be the Internet. More specifically, it will be the awards-oriented Web sites and blogs that have come together…
Music: The Pursuit of Happyness
Chas Krider A chance run-in with a Miles Davis sideman and a call to tour with old friend Shawn Smith enouraged Ohio music vet Harold Chichester to go solo. "The snow just started within the last hour, just fine little snowflakes but it's a winter wonderland," says Harold "Happy" Chichester from his Columbus studio.…
Cover Story: No. 1 Booster
Joe Lamb Tom Juengling Name/Organization: Tom Juengling, President of the Rosie Reds Years as President: Three How did you get the position: Elected by members Duties: Oversee events, make on-field presentations on Reds' Scholarship Day Salary: Volunteer Trusted second in command: Tammy Little How many people do you boss around? "You oversee things, but…
The Affair– Yes Yes To You (KOSHER)
The Affair— Yes Yes To You What is it about bands that start with "the" and end with one word? Something about that quality of a band name lends expectations for either a great album or a British Rock group that will sing sappy introspective laments. Not the case with Brooklyn's The Affair. Vocalist…
Diner: The Art of the Meal
Bright, clear flavors. Interesting textures. Sophisticated presentations. Witty interpretations. Daveed's chic take on dining is definitely not your momma's meatloaf. Chef/owner David Cook's artistry challenges our familiar expectations, but the results are distinctive and delicious. Even dishes that sound familiar have interesting elements that surprise and delight. I was absolutely intrigued by this restaurant. It…
Living Out Loud: : Sex, AIDS and Happiness
It wasn't a shock when I heard my cousin was dying. It wasn't a shock when I heard he had died. I guess it helps, not being surprised. Really, though,I don't think I've fully accepted that my favorite cousin is gone forever. We both had unstable childhoods, so Eli was always in and out of…
Music: Sending Out An S.O.S.
J.D. Cutter The Police To Mssrs. Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland and Gordon "Sting" Sumner, Hi, The Police! You probably don't know me (unless you read all of your fanmail in the '80s and recall each person who wrote), but my name is Mike Breen and I was an ardent, obsessive fan. Your music meant…
Psssst! Can You Sneak Me a Light?
Natalie Hager It's taken four years, but city council seems ready to join David Crowley against the war. If you ask a fellow smoker for a light in Cincinnati, you can get a ticket from the police. No, this doesn't have anything to do with the new smoking ban in Ohio; the problem is…
