Cincinnati Rock Machine
Cincinnati Rock Machine Further proof that Cincinnati musicians are learning the lesson that, if you build it up, they will come: the Cincinnati Rock Machine series. This new monthly showcase, presented by exceptional locals Spindle, Anonymous Bosch and Saving Ray, features those three acts plus a rotation of solid up-and-coming national and regional artists,…
News: Getting Ready to Resist
Jymi Bolden Hazel Tulecke, Bill Houston and Sister Alice Gerdeman (L-R) discuss civil disobedience. While the U.S. military prepares to invade Iraq, some Cincinnatians are considering civil disobedience in opposition to the war. The Empowerment Workshop for People Against War, held Jan. 11 at St. Joseph Church in the West End, included two sessions…
Locals Only: : Adventures in New Lo-Fi
The Sundresses One of the great new voices on the local scene is the "new lo-fi" trio, The Sundresses. Band members Jeremy Springer, Makenzie Place and Brad Schnittger have played only about a dozen shows, but they are quickly becoming one of the more talked about new bands in the city. The Sundresses come…
Terrill and Schwartz: Galleries-a-Go-Go
What's with the disappearing act, Cincinnati? With so many new things to admire, our lasting character fades slowly but surely. Consider the whitewashing of the rocker hall of fame mural that used to be at the corner of Reading Road and MacGregor — you know, where you buy Nike impostors out of the back of…
I Had a Dream: Reflections on Martin Luther King Day
"Morals cannot be legislated, but behavior can be regulated." —The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Lemme holla at you today, my people, 'cause even though we're face down in these tripped-out times I still had this dream. It's a dream deeply dipped in the American nightmare. I had a dream that one day black folks…
221 Stark St.
Jymi Bolden 221 Stark St. Address: 221 Stark St., Over-the-Rhine Owner: Paula Blevins Value: $13,600, according to the Hamilton County Auditor's Office Year Built: 1883 Comments: The city of Cincinnati Department of Buildings and Inspections has ordered this building condemned. "The building has been heavily damaged by fire; the roof system that remains on…
Cover Story: Breath of Fresh Air
Jymi Bolden If you stick with Pilates, says Stacy Sims (right), you'll feel better, look better and maybe even get a new body. It's 8:30 at night, a day or two before Christmas, and I'm strapped into a device called the Reformer — the Reformer! — at Stacy Sims' Over-the-Rhine Pilates studio. I'm clutching…
Diner: Born Again
Do you believe in reincarnation? I do now that I've been to the new What's for Dinner? restaurant in O'Bryonville. By everyone's estimation, it's been a remarkable transformation from the old Brickyard bar into this eatery worthy of San Francisco. The high quality of the catering company of the same name hasn't changed, but the…
This Weight Won’t Budge
Whether while dieting or working out, everyone reaches a plateau at some point. It seems progress evades even the most dedicated. There is, however, a way to counter these sticking points. Although there are some simple tips to losing weight, there's no miracle solution. Unfortunately, we must at some point sacrifice either time or tasty…
Cover Story: A Healing Orgy
Jymi Bolden Looking for "big love" in all the right places, the author (on mat) works with Dana Pilolli of Light Touch Physical Therapy. I spent 2002 feeling diagonally parked in a parallel universe. I tried to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attacked me at once. Maybe it's juggling…
Listings
Art Opportunities 97X COMMUNITY GALLERY AND ARTISAN GROUP — A virtual art gallery of digital art, photography, sculpture, poetry, food and art has opened its doors on the pages of chris.klinger@ketterngoh.org or write to: Rosewood Gallery, 3600 Shroyer Road, Kettering OH 45429. Deadline for submissions is March 1. Music Opportunities ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION — The…
Whirlygig: 61
Crumbs and Bones Everyone has moments where they feel they're undervalued or less than appreciated. Anyone who has responsibility for grocery shopping and household laundry service would agree that accolades don't come flowing from the benefactors or these chores. It's taken for granted that services will continue to be rendered, and usually that's the case.…
Home Work
You played your hand, and now the fun begins. The tree and wrapping paper have been disposed of, and a place on the shelf for that sweater you'll never wear (and should be disposed of) has been found. Soon you'll receive another gift, but for many it's not one that can be returned or shelved.…
News: Unfair and Unchanged
Jymi Bolden Under Gov. Bob Taft, funding for public education remains inequitable, according to both a national professional journal and the Ohio Supreme Court. Ohio Gov. Bob Taft says education is his No. 1 priority. But despite hype about increased school spending, Ohio still has serious problems with funding for public education. Under Taft's…
