Cincinnati City Council Pumps Brakes on CPS Deal
A deal announced by Mayor John Cranley and Cincinnati Public Schools around the city's tax abatement policies hit some skepticism today in Cincinnati City Council's Budget and Finance Committee. That committee refused to advance legislation cementing a new deal between the district and the city for consideration at council's Thursday meeting because they say some…
Meet Your Mascots: A Field Guide to Cincinnati’s Sporty, Furry Friends
Detail and character — these are the two principles that have helped University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music alumni Randy Kent build a mascot empire in Cincinnati. Since founding Stagecraft, Inc. in 1975, Kent, who earned a degree from CCM in costume design and technology, and his wife, Mary, have created and distributed hundreds of…
The Cincinnati Art Museum Goes Monochromatic for This Month’s Art After Dark Cocktail Party
In celebration of exhibition The Levee: A Photographer in the American South — an 83-picture suite consisting primarily of vivid black-and-white landscape photographs taken by Indian photographer Sohrab Hura — the Cincinnati Art Museum is going monochromatic for this iteration of Art After Dark. Listen to live music, eat some grub, sip specialty cocktails and…
Greater Cincinnati’s Human Rights Campaign Throws Its Annual Color Ball Fundraiser and Party
The Greater Cincinnati Human Rights Campaign hosts its annual Color Ball party and fundraiser. This formal event includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment and guest speakers. The stated mission of HRC Cincinnati is "The Greater Cincinnati Chapter as part of the National Human Rights Campaign and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation…
Megan Bickel’s Paintings Explore the Relationship Between Allusion and Illusion at OTR’s Bunk Spot
Louisville-based multidisciplinary artist and writer Megan Bickel has, in her own words, recently been spending much of her time “meditating on two words as they relate to one another in their contemporary context: allusion and illusion.” See her explore that relationship at Bunk Spot’s first art opening of the year. Titled of an event, assigned…
The Howard Stern Show’s Jessica Kirson Headlines Go Bananas Comedy Club in Montgomery
“I was a funny kid, but not a fan of stand-up comedy,” says comedian Jessica Kirson. “I was a big fan of Saturday Night Live, as well as Carol Burnett. But I was just never exposed to stand-up.” It was at the behest of her grandmother that she finally tried stand-up. These days, besides being…
Hamilton County Commissioner Dumas Taps Hilton as Chief of Staff
Hamilton County Commissioner Stephanie Summerow Dumas will have a high-profile new chief of staff pending approval by the full county commission. Following the departure of her former chief of staff Paul Sohi, Dumas has tapped Bishop Bobby Hilton for that role. Hilton is a well-known Forest Park pastor and outspoken civil rights activist in Cincinnati. …
Below Zero Lounge and Queen City Radio Host Australia Day Fundraisers for Wildfire and Wildlife Relief
The devastating wildfires currently happening in Australia have burned more than 24 million acres, impacted at least half a billion animals and killed at least 30 people, according to the BBC. And people around the globe have stepped up to either help try to control the fires or assist in recovery — including Cincinnatians. Local…
January’s Tea Dance Brings DJs and Dancing to Over-the-Rhine’s Holiday Spirits
This is Tea Dance Cincinnati. People cross through crowds to greet old and new friends alike as others pose for photos, embrace one another and, of course, dance. Music resounds through the space as rainbow-colored flags, shirts and decor spark the scene. An LGBTQ tradition from the 1940s and ’50s, these events historically functioned as…
Findlay Market Hosts Its Annual Chili Cook-Off and Hot Sauce Boss Competitions
Do you have the right ingredients to win the title of Chili Meister? Findlay Market is hosting its 16th-annual Chili Cook-Off to crown a new king or queen of Cincinnati chili. In addition to the long-running chili contest, the market will also be naming a “Hot Sauce Boss.” Each chili competitor will bring four quarts…
The Jewish & Israeli Film Festival Screens Award-Winning Movies Across Greater Cincinnati Through February
Award-winning films from across the world converge for this month-long festival that celebrates both established and emerging filmmakers. Film screenings will be held through Feb. 27 at various venues across Greater Cincinnati. Opening night, Jan. 23, features 2018’s The Unorthodox. (Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the Mayerson JCC.) Directed by Eliran Malka, the film follows…
‘Funniest Person in Cincinnati’ Gabe Kea to Record First Comedy Album at Go Bananas in Montgomery
It’s already shaping up to be a big year for comedian Gabe Kea. He recently returned from Indianapolis, where he headlined a club and squeezed in a feature slot for Kevin Nealon. Back home in Cincinnati, he’s taking care of his daughter. “She’s in preschool, so most days I take her and pick her up,”…
Vogue Ballroom Culture Meets Baroque Music During the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Proof Party
Classical music will meet urban club culture at Music Hall — not a sentence you hear every day. But that’s the theme of Singulis et Simul, the latest installment in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s experimental CSO Proof series, which presents more casual performances that draw from a variety of genres and disciplines and strives to…
Acrobats, Aerial Artists and Dance Troupes Take Over OTR’s Rhinegeist Taproom for MOVE
Normally when drinking beer at a local taproom, you’re not going to see a ton of movement among your fellow patrons, outside of glasses being lifted to mouths and maybe a few people milling about. But at Rhinegeist’s MOVE, the movement will be almost nonstop… and graceful. The annual event — first held at Rhinegeist…
Indulge in All-You-Can-Eat Bites and Beverages at CityBeat’s This Is Brunch at The Phoenix
Keep Friday night’s party going or cure your weekend hangover with This Is Brunch, a Saturday soiree full of sweet and savory bites and plenty to drink. Sip on bloody marys and mimosas while guests and judges vote for the city’s best in each category, and sample brunch items from the likes of Sugar n’…
Sans Bar to Host Alcohol-Free Cocktail Pop-Up in Over-the-Rhine
Sans Bar is an alcohol-free drinking destination based out of Austin, Texas. And they're taking their concept on the road, offering pop-up events across the U.S. to cultivate an evening of "authentic connection, ambient music and zero-proof cocktails." The Sans Bar experience is coming to Cincinnati on Feb. 29 and will take over Over-the-Rhine's Graydon…
Where to Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Cincinnati
Not looking forward to the Year of the Rat? Fear not: The first animal in the Chinese Zodiac has little to do with the actual rodent. In the zodiac, each animal represents unique characteristics of various personality types. This year’s animal, the rat, is actually a symbol of wealth and surplus, and is thought to…
Nickelback to Play Hit Album ‘All The Right Reasons’ in Full in Cincinnati This Summer
Lots of people love 'em; lots of people hate 'em. As such, it seems likely that Riverbend will be packed this summer when one of music's biggest punching bags (fairly or unfairly) and meme favorites Nickelback play Cincinnati on June 27. The band will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of their No. 1 album All…
Alicia Keys to Bring World Tour to Cincinnati This August
Singer/songwriter Alicia Keys last night announced that her seventh album, Alicia, would be released on March 20. Today the world tour in support of the album was announced and it includes an Aug. 19 concert at Riverbend's PNC Pavilion. Tickets to see Keys this summer in Cincinnati go on sale Monday, Jan. 27 at 10…
Cincinnati News Anchor Tricia Macke’s Son Makes SportsCenter with First Basket of College Basketball Career
Northern Kentucky native Spencer Macke — son of longtime Cincinnati news anchor Tricia Macke — made the first basket of his college basketball career last night. The three-point shot earned him the adoration of fans… and ESPN's Scott Van Pelt. A Fort Thomas native and star high school basketball player at Silver Grove, Macke is…
Covington’s Libby’s Southern Comfort Celebrates One Year Anniversary with a Week of Specials
Covington's Libby's Southern Comfort celebrates its one year anniversary with a week full of food and drink deals. The restaurant will offer a different special each day, kicking off the party on Tuesday, Jan. 21 with a $10 two-piece chicken dinner and $5 Cheerwine bourbon slushies. On Wednesday, the eatery will offer a $4 kids'…
Cincinnati Music Legend Greg Dulli to Return to The Woodward Theater on Solo Tour in Late April
Singer/songwriter Greg Dulli — a Hamilton, Ohio native and cofounder of The Afghan Whigs, one of Cincinnati's all-time greatest musical exports — has announced the North American dates for his tour behind his first official solo album, Random Desire, which is slated for a Feb. 21 release. The tour kicks off in Ireland in March,…
Fairview Man Arrested for Alleged Arson in Jackson Brewery Fire
Last month, one of northern Over-the-Rhine's iconic but long-vacant brewery buildings suffered a four-alarm fire that engulfed its roof and nearly claimed the structure entirely. Now, officials say they believe the blaze was set on purpose — and they've arrested a suspect. According to Hamilton County Court documents, 24-year-old Andre Dargahi of Fairview was arrested…
Hitmakers Hall & Oates and Alternative Pop Legends Squeeze to Play Cincinnati This Summer
Hitmakers Hall & Oates are bringing their North American summer tour to Cincinnati this summer. And they're bringing influential British Alternative Pop band Squeeze along for the ride. Daryl Hall & John Oates and Squeeze — along with KT Tunstall — will perform at Riverbend Music Center on July 12. Tickets for the concert go…
The Y’alls? The Go-Goettas? The No Sox? The Florence Freedom Baseball Team to Announce New Name Today
There will soon be no more Freedom in Florence, Kentucky. The Frontier League Baseball team the Florence Freedom is changing its name. The team and city officials are holding a press conference this evening (Jan. 21) to announce the new name and mascot. Yep, that means the old Y'all water tower mascot, Y'all Star, is…
Phish’s Mike Gordon Plays Cincinnati’s 20th Century Theater This Week
Mike Gordon might well be one of the highest-profile bassists on the planet, due largely to his consistent role as the stringed half of Phish's rhythm section over the past 37 years (barring a two-year hiatus and a five year “break up”). In that time, Gordon has become renowned as a fluid and inventive bassist…
Billy Wilder’s Dark Rom-Com Classic ‘The Apartment’ Screens This Weekend at The Esquire
If you’re under 70 years old, there’s a good chance you’ve never had the opportunity to watch Billy Wilder’s masterful The Apartment on the big screen. That changes this coming weekend (Friday-Monday) as The Esquire hosts four screenings of the 1960 film, starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine at her effervescent best. It feels weird…
Cincinnati Hip Hop Artist Devin Burgess Goes It ‘Alone’ on New Album
Devin Burgess’ talents are multifaceted. The Cincinnati Hip Hop artist is perhaps best known for his crafty studio work — he’s worked with numerous other artists, be it providing beats, mixing or mastering. His skills as an MC are less known, but only because his focus has, particularly of late, mostly been on the recording…
Riverbend Announces Country Music Concerts for 2020 Megaticket Packages
Riverbend Music Center has announced details for its 2020 Country Megaticket promotion. The annual offer packages multiple Country concerts together for a single "megaticket," with prices ranging from $345 to $899. This year, Riverbend boasts an especially hearty Country music lineup. Presented by B-105 and Carrier Dealers, the 2020 Megaticket packages include tickets to 10…
Nonprofit PAR-Projects Looks to Create a Permanent Arts Complex in Northside’s Old Industrial Area
When the Northside-based nonprofit art organization PAR-Projects was starting a decade ago, it led a somewhat nomadic existence. Rather than having a central location, it used two large shipping containers as mobile galleries, while also working with others on exhibits and classes. That began to change in 2016, when it acquired a vacant, 6,000-square-foot wooden…
Nina Segal’s Play ‘In the Night Time’ Copes With Parenthood in a Dying Age at Know Theatre
CRITIC'S PICK We live in an age of unsurpassed existential dread. The ravaged environment, the unforgiving economy and the chances of nuclear war are grimly relevant topics that encircle us like hungry vultures. Our era’s sense of inherited doom makes it hard to believe that it’s kind to bring children into this world, but we…
Cincinnati Aussie Animal Benefit Show to Feature Local Music and Raffles to Raise Funds for Australian Wildlife
On Thursday, Jan. 23 at The Comet (4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside, cometbar.com) there will be a benefit to raise funds for organizations trying to assist and save the millions of animals in Australia impacted by the fires. Local musician MayaLou Banatwala (Heavy Hinges, Mynah Tones) organized the Aussie Animal Benefit show, which will include raffles…
Cincinnati Mourns the Death of Two Pendleton Restaurant Industry Members
Hearts are aching across the Queen City after two devoted Pendleton restaurant industry members passed away this past week. PJ Neumann, proprietor of Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey and former member of Nation Kitchen & Bar, and Mike Bold, server and bartender at Nation Kitchen & Bar, died just days apart. Social media channels have been…
Hamilton County Democrats Issue Endorsements in Local Races
The Hamilton County Democratic Party voted Saturday on whom it will endorse in its coming 2020 primary elections — including candidates in some pivotal and contentious local races. The party's nominating committee recommends those endorsements, which are then approved by its executive committee, which is made up of high-profile elected local officials. Among those receiving…
Apple TV+ Original Show ‘Servant’ Delivers Shyamalanian Twists
Creepy dolls, vulnerable babysitters and haunting homes with a life of their own are all staples of the horror genre — and pretty played-out ones at that. But Apple TV+’s Servant — from creator/writer Tony Basgallop and the king of supernatural twisty fare, M. Night Shyamalan — expertly blends the quintessentially spooky elements of the…
Looking Back at a Decade’s Worth of Films in Four Acts
How do you distill a decade’s worth of films down to the essentials? In this case, it has nothing to do with focusing solely on 10 years’ worth of top 10 lists, and cutting and pasting each onto a list ready for a quick ranking. A critical and subjective re-evaluation must take place. It wouldn’t…
Middletown’s Rolling Mill Brewing Co. Partners with Gluten-Free Cincinnati for Celiac-Friendly Beer, Treats and Trivia
On Feb. 1, Middletown’s Rolling Mill Brewing Co. will partner with Gluten-Free for Cincinnati to raise awareness for celiac disease. For a $5 donation, guests can play trivia, sample gluten-free beers and snack on gluten-free treats from Ella Bella, Tina’s Sweet Treats and First Watch, among others. The event starts at 6 p.m. Rolling Mill…
It’s Penguin Awareness Day — Here’s How the Cincinnati Zoo is Celebrating
In case you didn't get the memo — or see the trending hashtag on Twitter — today marks Penguin Awareness Day. Created to shed light on the funky, water-loving flightless birds, the celebration comes on the heels of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden's recent welcoming of two new hatchlings. The first little blue penguin…
West Side Brewing Hosts its Third Annual Chili Cook-Off
West Side Brewing asks: “Do you have an award-winning chili recipe?” If you do, enter the third-annual chili cook-off, which takes 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 — however, you must enter by Jan. 25. The contest is limited to 25 entries and winners will be based on votes by a panel of judges. Entry is…
Veteran AltRock Band Guster to Bring Comedy and Acoustic Music Tour to Cincinnati
Veteran Alternative Rock band Guster — who broke through in the ’90s and have maintained a loyal fanbase ever since — are embarking on their first acoustic tour in eight years. The "An Evening of Acoustic Music and Improv" tour will bring the band to Over-the-Rhine's Memorial Hall for two shows in March. Tickets ($30-$50)…
Pendleton’s 3 Points Urban Brewery Hosts Weekly ‘The Bachelor’ Watch Parties with Discounted Rosé
Calling Bachelor Nation: If you're a fan of The Bachelor, beer, roses and/or rosé, stop by 3 Points Urban Brewery every Monday for a viewing party. Who will hottie airline pilot (and spurned Bachelorette hopeful) Peter Weber pick to be his co-pilot? Watch parties take place 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mondays and feature $5 rosé specials — a…
Galentine’s Day Parties and New Brews, Including Listermann’s Fiona Beer and Fifty West’s Electrolyte Quencher
It’s a new year and a new decade, which means a lot of new beers, anniversary parties and winter holiday celebrations, including February Galentine’s Day events. Galentine’s Day — a celebration of female friendship inspired by an episode of Parks and Recreation — traditionally takes place on Feb. 13, but any day is a good day to…
Mon Petit Choux, a Café and Patisserie from the Owner of Cheviot’s Maribelle Cakery, to Open on Court Street Downtown
The owner of Cheviot’s Maribelle Cakery is breaking out of her cake mold to bring French pastries to downtown’s Central Business District. Nine years after buying Maribelle from the original owners, Angela Grillo is branching out with her new venture, Mon Petit Choux, which is set to open in the next couple months on Court…
Illustrator N.C. Wyeth, Who Inspired Creators of ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Game of Thrones’, Gets Retrospective Exhibition at Taft Museum of Art
Come February, you can unearth the work of a 20th-century artist that inspired the likes of Star Wars and Game of Thrones. Large-scale, vivid and fantastical, the illustrations of Newell Convers Wyeth — known as N.C. Wyeth — will be on display at the Taft Museum of Art via a retrospective exhibition titled N.C. Wyeth: New Perspectives.…
Cincinnati’s Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse To Honor Likely Bengal Joe Burrow with Creole-Inspired Dish
Cincinnati's Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse is offering a special dish to honor Joe Burrows, who the Bengals will likely select with the top pick in April's NFL Draft. The dish is inspired by Burrow's recent Heisman Trophy acceptance speech "where he recognized his (Athens, Ohio) hometown and brought awareness to the issue of food insecurity in…
Popular Electronic Duo Big Gigantic to Bring 3D Concert Experience to Cincinnati
"The coolest fucking thing I've ever seen in my life." That's what a fan says of Big Gigantic's "3D" live show in a video they released after the progressive Electronic music duo's annual Rowdytown festival in 2018 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. It's a way overused buzz word but from the looks of it,…
Cincinnati’s Skyline Chili Now Serves Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake
Cincinnati-style chili chain Skyline recently announced an exciting addition to its menu. The restaurant has teamed up with The Cheesecake Factory to offer a decadent new dessert: red velvet cheesecake. The cheesecake features layers of red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting. According to comments made by Skyline Chili on Facebook, they plan to feature…
Eminem Works Cincinnati Into Some Crazy Wordplay on Surprise New Album
Eminem has name-checked Cincinnati on his surprise new album, Music to Be Murdered By. The lyric comes in a blitz of Ohio references and some crazy wordplay. “Those Kinda Nights” feature guest Ed Sheeran and includes the following lines: Holy Toledo, it's Miss Ohio That’s the best ass I’ve seen in a while We should…
Queen City Bulldog Rescue Opens a Dog Food Pantry in Bellevue, Kentucky
Across the river and into the heart of Bellevue, Kentucky is Queen City Bulldog Rescue. But don't let the name fool you — they're about more than the sweet, wrinkly dog breed. Last month, the nonprofit ushered in a new initiative: a dog food pantry meant for anyone who might need help feeding their four-legged…
Cirque du Soleil’s AXEL Puts Acrobats on Ice for a Romantic Rock & Roll Skate Show
Want to up the ante on a typical high-flying, acrobatic Cirque du Soleil show? Put it on ice and add sharp, pointy skates. Cirque du Soleil AXEL blends ice skating with acrobatics and live music to create an “adrenaline-fueled” adventure. Like most Cirque storylines, the plot of AXEL is slightly fantastic, described on the website…
Grace Potter Talks About Her Hopeful Recent Solo Album ‘Daylight’ Ahead of Upcoming Cincinnati Concert
Grace Potter is reflective when she discusses the past five years of her personal and professional life, and you don't have to be psychic to discern the emotional roller coaster she's ridden in that span. Her 2015 solo album was titled Midnight, and her latest album is diametrically dubbed Daylight. “I wasn't trying to be…
Kentucky Man Convicted of Assault Outside Trump Rally Sentenced to 120 Days in Jail
A Kentucky man will spend four months in jail for his role in an altercation outside a rally for President Donald Trump in Cincinnati last summer. A Hamilton County jury Jan. 9 found Dallas Frazier guilty of misdemeanor assault for punching protester Michael Alter multiple times at the Aug. 9 campaign rally for Trump. Frazier…
Barenaked Ladies, Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket to Play Cincinnati This Summer
Riverbend's PNC Pavilion will transform into a ’90sPalooza fest this summer when the Barenaked Ladies' Last Summer On Earth 2020 tour comes to town. The Canadian band will be joined by special guests Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket at PNC Pavilion for the July 21 concert. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 24…
Calling All Bill Murray Fans: A Pop-Up Art Show Dedicated to the Actor is Coming to Newport’s Artifact Gallery
Actor Bill Murray — a man enshrouded in his own mythos — will soon have a pop-up art show dedicated to his likeness in Cincinnati. Dubbed An Ode to Bill Murray, Newport's Artifact Gallery will play host to a free one-night-only art show featuring works entirely inspired The Murricane. (I, too, find this nickname horrendous…
Cincinnati Red Bike to Open Center at Findlay Market
Cincinnati bike-share Red Bike announced this week it is expanding a partnership with Over-the-Rhine's Findlay Market in the form of a new center designed to be a "one stop shop" for members. The Red Bike Market Center will be open the same hours as the popular, historic market Tuesday through Sunday and will be geared…
Kings Island Announces Opening Date for New Orion Giga Coaster
Kings Island is adding a new giga coaster called Orion to its line-up of thrill rides. One of only seven giga coasters in the world (according to a release), Orion will offer its first public ride on the park's 2020 season opening day: Saturday, April 11. What is a giga coaster, you ask? To be specified…
Boom Box Buns to Open Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in Over-the-Rhine
Steamed bun-centric eatery Boom Box Buns opened a walk-up window in October 2018 at 1324 Main St., quickly becoming a must-visit evening weekend stop when traversing through Over-the-Rhine, and gathering a loyal following. The eatery recently announced its plans to launch a brick-and-mortar location at 1400 Republic St., slated to open in late February or early March.…
New Queer Bar Good Judy’s to Open in Northside
The team behind bar and dance club Mixwell's is opening a new queer bar in Northside, Good Judy's. The bar hosts its grand opening with a weekend-long celebration Jan. 17-19. Good Judy's will take over Mixwell's original space at 4169 Hamilton Ave. The owners have renovated the bar to offer a fresh new look and focus.…
Cincy Shirts To Donate Proceeds From New Fiona Shirts to Help Australian Wildlife Fund
Cincy Shirts has released a new T-shirt to raise money for the care of the animals affected by the massive wildfires in Australia. And they're getting a little help from a hometown icon. The new shirts feature Cincinnati Zoo fave Fiona the hippo cuddling up with a koala bear and a kangaroo. "Support Our Friends…
Mayor, Cincinnati Public Schools Propose Deal Over Tax Abatements
Mayor John Cranley and Cincinnati Public School officials today announced a potential end to a months-long battle over the city's ability to grant tax incentives to developers who are building or rehabbing commercial projects. Next, Cincinnati City Council will need to approve the deal — a vote that may hinge on a program that is…
Cincinnati Nonprofit Providing Clothes for Trans Youth Gets Boost From Big-Name Fans
Learning how to be yourself can be hard when you're young. It's especially difficult when you're navigating questions about your gender identity. Last September, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit called Transform launched in the back room of Nancy Dawson's makeup boutique Brideface to make that process a little easier for area transgender and non-binary youth ages 6-18…
Here’s an ’80s Interview with Trent Reznor About Electronic Music and His Local Ohio Band, Exotic Birds
Nine Inch Nails will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year as part of the 2020 class, as announced yesterday, and with that achievement, it seems like a fine time to check in with a younger Trent Reznor in his appearance on the Cleveland Breakout Concert Series, which aired on…
The Robert Downey Jr.-Starring ‘Dolittle’ Captures the Charm of Its Source Material
Shortly after British author Hugh Lofting published The Story of Doctor Dolittle in 1920, adaptations for radio and film followed. They never stopped. An animated series came out in the '70s, a stage musical made its debut in 1998 and Eddie Murphy starred in a comedy released that same year. Now, Robert Downey Jr. portrays the…
Carriage House Farm Says Goodbye to Over-the-Rhine’s Findlay Market
Carriage House Farm, based in North Bend, has said goodbye to Over-the-Rhine's Findlay Market. Carriage House was a devoted vendor at the historic market, but after a period of "poor economic returns" from the venture, the owners have made the decision to focus business back on growing their farm. Farm manager Richard Stewart made the…
Psychedelic Funk Group Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Return to Covington in March
Popular Funk/Jam band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is releasing its latest album, Presto, on Jan. 24. On March 5 the group will kick off a tour in support of the album in Cleveland. The tour makes its way to Covington's Madison Theater on March 11, where the quartet will play with special guests Goose. Tickets…
Alternative Pop Band Grouplove to Return to Cincinnati After Triumphant Headlining Set at Last Year’s BLINK
After a triumphant headlining appearance at Greater Cincinnati's BLINK art, light and music festival last year, popular AltPop band Grouplove will be returning to the Queen City in 2020. Tickets to see Grouplove with Le Shiv at Bogart's on April 10 go on sale Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. via Live Nation. Each ticket…
Indie Rock Singer/Songwriter Stef Chura to Play Free Cincinnati Show This Weekend
Stef Chura’s voice is simultaneously modest and singular, with an emotive vibrato that brings to mind a cross between cult folkie Victoria Williams and Rilo Kiley-era Jenny Lewis, another artist not afraid to reveal her fears and frustrations in song. A native of rural Michigan, Chura moved to the Detroit area in 2012 and started…
Vice Mayor Christopher Smitherman Says He Will Not Run For Cincinnati Mayor
The first announced contender for Cincinnati's next mayoral election in 2021 says that he's dropping out of contention. Vice Mayor Christopher Smitherman, an independent, released a statement today revealing he will discontinue his run for mayor to focus on his family. A year ago today, Smitherman's wife Pamela succumbed to breast cancer — a driving…
Report: Ohio Students of Color Shut Out of Advanced Learning
Despite their ability to succeed at advanced coursework, new research shows, black and Latino students in Ohio and other states often are locked out of opportunities for advanced learning. The report from the Education Trust examined the underlying causes of the disparities and found two main drivers. Kayla Patrick, a policy analyst for the trust, said schools…
Superstar DJ Steve Aoki is Coming to Cincinnati
One of the most popular DJs in the world, Steve Aoki, has just announced the dates fpr his The Color of Noise Tour and it includes a March 10 stop at Bogart's. Aoki founded Dim Mak Records, a record label and events/lifestyle company, back in 1996. The label has served as the launching pad for…
Newport Aquarium is Offering Free Admission for Kids as Part of Winter Family Days
If you're looking for a way to escape Cincinnati's current spell of all-over-the-place weather, the Newport Aquarium keeps it a balmy 72 degrees no matter the time of year. And through March 1, kids get in free. The offer comes as part of Winter Family Days, where one child aged 2-12 gets in free with…
Cincinnati City Council Passes Ordinance Requiring Security Deposit Alternatives for Rental Housing
Cincinnati resident and IRS employee Kendra Davis is looking to move to the city's east side so her daughter can have better access to her school as well as parks and museums — but there are some barriers in the way, she says. Among them is the daunting amount of money she'll need to pay…
Covington’s Pique Gallery New Quarterly Zine Club Kicks Off This Month
From the first science fiction fanzines of the 1930s to the feminist riot grrrl zines of the 1990s, niche groups and underground movements have long ridden the wave of independence in the form of self-publishing, and the DIY scene is still very much alive and well in Cincinnati. The next Zinecinnati fest isn’t until May 23…
Drug Overdose Deaths Down in 2018, Ohio Department of Health Says
Drug overdose deaths in the Buckeye State fell in 2018, the Ohio Department of Health says in an annual report released late last month. But the number of deaths is still very high. Ohio saw about 1,100 fewer deaths due to drugs that year than it did in 2017, but still averaged about 72 deaths…
Live Music in Greater Cincinnati: This Week’s Concerts and Club Shows (Jan. 15-21)
WEDNESDAY 15 BLIND LEMON – Thom Stephenson. 6 p.m. Acoustic. Free. *CAFFÈ VIVACE – Blue Wisp Big Band. 8 p.m. Big Band Jazz. $10. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT – Pat Kelly Trio. 6 p.m. Jazz. Free. KNOTTY PINE – Dallas Moore and Lucky Chucky. 10 p.m. Country. Free. MANSION HILL TAVERN – Losing Lucky. 8…
Nine Inch Nails, Doobie Brothers and Notorious B.I.G. Among the Acts to Be Inducted Into the Rock Hall in 2020
Earlier today, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame officially announced this year’s inductees, and Nine Inch Nails, the Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers and T. Rex all made the cut. Additionally, Jon Landau and Irving Azoff, two managers and music executives, will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award. Kraftwerk, MC5, Motörhead,…
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan and Steve Winwood to Play Cincinnati This Summer
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan (led by Donald Fagen) and Steve Winwood are touring together this summer. And the Earth After Hours tour is coming to Cincinnati. The two legendary acts are scheduled to perform at Riverbend Music Center on June 28. Tickets for the concert go on sale Saturday, Jan. 25…
Rising Country Star Morgan Wallen Brings Rock-y Approach to Cincinnati’s Taft Theatre
When he performed at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse last year with Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen took a Rock & Roll approach to his performance. He blasted a smoke machine at the start of his set, and he regularly encouraged the audience to “get rowdy.” A ZZ Top-like guitar riff kicked off “Happy Hour,” one of…
Cincinnati Indie Rockers Blossom Hall Pay Tribute to Pixies with Live Album, Weekend Show
In 2018, Cincinnati Indie Rock band Blossom Hall played a Halloween show as the Pixies, the wildly influential AltRock band that inspired thousands of musicians big and small with their recorded output in the ’80s and ’90s. The set — featuring Nancy Paraskevopoulos on bass and vocals, Phil Cotter on guitar and vocals and Zach…
Proposed Ohio Law Would Allow Police to Pull Over Drivers for Phone Use
In the near future in the Buckeye State, you could end up paying a fine for checking your Instagram direct messages. A bill introduced yesterday in the Ohio House of Representatives would allow police to pull over drivers they witness using their phones, tablets or other electronics while driving. Distracted driving is already illegal in…
Pendleton’s BrewDog Offering Bottomless ‘Sober AF’ Alcohol-Free Beers During Dry January
If you're participating in Dry January or are sober for any reason, BrewDog in Pendleton has a promo for you. During their "Drink All You Can Jan" event, bar patrons can get free and unlimited refills of any BrewDog alcohol-free beer through the month of January. According to a PR blurb, "The campaign is aimed…
Solve Riddles to Find Treasure Chests Full of Real Gold Hidden in Harrison
The Rook, a board game bar that was once an Over-the-Rhine entertainment destination, merged with Harrison's Divrsion Arcade in June of last year. Divrsion is a modern take on the gaming world and includes virtual-reality based gaming as well as classic board games in its arsenal. Modern games have all kinds of plots and themes:…
Cupid’s Undie Run for Charity Returns to Cincinnati and it’s Exactly What it Sounds Like
Help fight neurofibromatosis (NF) in your underwear. Cupid's Undie Run returns to Cincinnati on Feb. 15 and 100 percent of the net proceeds from the race go to NF research via the Children's Tumor Foundation. According to Cupid's Charity (the nonprofit that hosts the run), "NF is a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow…
Poll: Almost Half of Ohioans Know Someone Who Regularly Uses Marijuana
As Ohio's medical marijuana program embarks on its second year, health-care advocates are trying to better understand the prevalence of marijuana use, as well as its perceived safety. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the country, and the latest Ohio Health Issues Poll found nearly half of Ohio adults have a friend or family…
Clermont County Joins Other Counties in Passing ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ Legislation
The Clermont County Commission yesterday voted unanimously to declare the county east of Cincinnati a Second Amendment sanctuary, becoming the second suburban Greater Cincinnati county to do so recently as the gun rights resolutions sweep conservative parts of the U.S. Northern Kentucky's Kenton County Commissioners passed a similar resolution Jan. 9, and neighboring Boone County…
Downtown’s Burrito Joe’s Has Closed its Doors After 25 Years
A downtown lunchtime staple has closed its doors. Burrito Joe's served the Queen City for 25 years, offering “handmade, fast and fresh” Mexican dishes and building a fiercely loyal following of hungry fans. The eatery officially closed on Dec. 31, and announced the news via their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/BurritoJoes/posts/2622205987828679 The fast food restaurant offered a variety…
Vince Neil to Play Lawrenceburg Casino Before Playing Stadiums with Mötley Crüe This Summer
Mötley Crüe is "reuniting" this summer after a whole four years of retirement, playing stadiums across the country with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett. If you're extra hyped about catching the Crüe when they headline Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on July 2, you can start getting in the Mötley mood a little earlier…
Shop Local and Sip Local at the Art on Vine Makers Market in the Rhinegeist Taproom
A craft market mingles with craft beer at Art on Vine’s indoor winter market beneath the vaulted ceiling of Rhinegeist’s Over-the-Rhine taproom. Once a small college project, shoppers can now browse the wares of up to 70 local artists, crafters and creators peddling fine arts and handmade goods while sipping on something sudsy. Noon- 7…
Adults Wearing Giant One-Piece Pajamas to Descend on Over-the-Rhine for the Onesie Bar Crawl
If New Year’s Eve was for dressing to the nines in glitter and Roaring Twenties party favors, then what is Jan. 18 for? Decking out in pseudo-pajamas and rolling up to Over-the-Rhine destinations for “the comfiest party of the year,” apparently. Dress in your coziest onesie and enjoy drink and food specials at bars like…
Cincinnati Women’s March and Rally to Launch from Sawyer Point Saturday
Cincinnati will once again join other cities across the country in hosting a women’s march protesting gender-based inequities and promoting progressive causes related to issues like economic justice and environmental stewardship. In a news release, organizers with United We Stand Cincinnati say the 2020 Cincinnati Women's March and rally will take place Jan. 18 from…
The Cincinnati Cyclones Bring the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the Heritage Bank Center for ‘Marvel Weekend’
Beyond the (ingenious) $1 beer nights, the Cincinnati Cyclones have always done a great job of drawing in fans by mixing the on-ice hockey action with various themed promotions that make the games fun for the entire family. This year already, the ’Clones have hosted games themed around things like Batman, Star Wars, Disney princesses…
The Freedom Center Celebrates MLK Day 2020 with a Breakfast, March, Free Admission and More
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day kicks off at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center with the sold-out King Legacy Awards Breakfast in the grand hall. The keynote speaker is businesswoman Betty Daniels Rosemond, a Freedom Rider during the 1960s who advocated and fought for equality. (The Freedom Riders consisted of African-American and white civil rights…
Comedian Murray Valeriano to Perform This Week at Cincinnati’s Go Bananas
A lot of comics pick up TV writing gigs after they’ve been doing stand-up for a while. For Murray Valeriano, it was the opposite. “I was doing a weekly show at a comedy club with my two partners,” he explains. “It was a mix of stand-up, sketch and improv.” The trio got a pilot deal…
FotoFocus’s ‘Second Screens’ Series Kicks Off With Groundbreaking Director Agnès Varda’s Final Film
FotoFocus kicks off their Second Screens series — which will bring film screenings to different venues across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky every second Tuesday of each month in 2020 — with the Cincinnati premiere of Agnès Varda’s final film, 2019’s Varda by Agnès, “a personal and whimsical look back at the director’s prolific career.”…
Rookwood Pottery and Graeter’s Re-Release Fiona Ice Cream Bowls Just in Time for Her Third Birthday
On Jan. 25, Rookwood Pottery and Graeter's Ice Cream are re-releasing 1,000 coveted Fiona-branded ice cream bowls in honor of the sassy hippo's third birthday. The birthday party will take place at the Rookwood Pottery OTR flagship store (1920 Race St., Over-the-Rhine) from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes behind-the-scenes tours of Rookwood's operations,…
Remus Revival Party Throws It Back to the Era of Cincinnati’s King of the Bootleggers
Jan. 20 marks 68 years since the death of German-born, Cincinnati-based criminal defense lawyer George Remus and several area revelers will be joining together to raise a glass in his honor. As a lawyer, Remus was considered a pioneer in the use of the “by reason of insanity” defense, but that’s not why he’s being…
Irish “Celtgrass” Band We Banjo 3 Returns to Cincinnati for Sold-Out Memorial Hall Concert
Popular quartet We Banjo 3 dubs its style of music Celtgrass, which is as good a way as any to describe its engaging Irish-meets-Americana sound. NPR called them “The Irish Punch Brothers,” which also works. The group was formed in the early ’10s in Galway, Ireland (fittingly, they’re currently based in Nashville) and features two…
Heroes and Hockey: Cincinnati Cyclones to Host Marvel Weekend
Beyond the (ingenious) $1 beer nights, the Cincinnati Cyclones have always done a great job of drawing in fans by mixing the on-ice hockey action with various themed promotions that make the games fun for the entire family. This year already, the ’Clones have hosted games themed around things like Batman, Star Wars, Disney Princesses…
Cincinnati Metal Band Blessed Black to Celebrate Debut Album Release This Weekend
Heavy Metal is an evolving genre that has spent decades expanding on the early successes of its pioneers, resulting in tracks that are increasingly louder, faster and more intricate. But in recent years there has been a rise in young bands lovingly throwing it back and paying homage to the likes of Black Sabbath and…
Serials! Brings 12 New Plays and a “Delightful Theatrical Deathmatch” to Know Theatre
Does restless leg syndrome render you incapable of sitting through a full-length theater production in one go? Do you have faith in your fellow theatergoers to honor the democratic process? Have you ever wished for the unwieldy power of a theater critic in a fierce rush of post-production adrenaline and opinionated frenzy? Serials! 10: Thunderdome…
Two Rare Winter Tornadoes Touched Down North of Dayton This Weekend, the National Weather Service Says
Storm systems that rushed across the south and midwest helped usher in a duo of weak tornadoes north of Dayton on Saturday, the National Weather Service reports. A powerful cold front spawned both of those twisters in Miami County. They were EF-0, a rating indicating very low-power tornadoes. One touched down about 10:11 p.m. in…
Cincinnati is the Eighth Worst City in America for Bed Bug Infestations
Pest control company Orkin has released its 2020 ranking of the 50 most bed-bug infested cities in America and Cincinnati was in the top 10 — No. 8 to be exact. But that's good news: Last year we ranked No. 5 in a similar Terminix poll. Washington, D.C. ranked No. 1, followed by Baltimore, Chicago, Los…
The Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes the First Babies of 2020: Two Little Blue Penguin Chicks
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has welcomed its first babies of the new year: two Little Blue Penguin hatchlings. The first was born on Jan. 6 and the second on Jan. 7 to mom, Reuben, and dad, Chip. The babies don't have names yet, but the zoo is accepting ideas via Facebook, Twitter and…
Cincinnati Museum Center Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day With ‘Pursuing His Dream’ Event
The Cincinnati Museum Center will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with “Pursuing His Dream,” a day of musical performances, vendors and lectures celebrating the iconic civil rights leader and activist. Activities include black history trivia, storytelling with Omope Carter Daboiku, a D.R.U.M.S. percussion performance and workshop and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20.…
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s 125th Anniversary Concert Pulls Out All the Stops
Celebrate the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s 125th year at their special anniversary concert, which will feature both new and classic works. The sounds of George Gershwin, who performed with the CSO in 1929, will return via a special performance of Rhapsody in Blue recorded for player piano. Also on deck is Scriabin’s Symphony No. 5. Based…
Cincinnati Hip Hop Artist Santino Corleon Track Used in ‘Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time’ Commercials
Though we're just days into the new year, veteran Cincinnati Hip Hop artist Santino Corleon is already having a helluva 2020. If you've seen the commercials for the TV show Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time — the game show's prime-time tournament on ABC featuring its greatest champions — you've heard Corleon. His song "GOAT"…
Dave Simonett of Progressive Bluegrass Faves Trampled By Turtles Announces Cincinnati Concert
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Simonett will be busy over the next few months with Trampled By Turtles, the popular progressive Bluegrass ensemble he founded in Duluth, Minnesota back in 2003. But after his main gig's current run of dates, Simonett will be stepping out on his own. Simonett's Red Tail, his first solo album under his own…
Democrats Appoint Former Hamilton County Commissioner’s Chief of Staff as Temporary Replacement
The Hamilton County Democratic Party voted Saturday to appoint Victoria Parks to serve the remainder of Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune's unfinished term. Parks’ appointment makes the commission entirely female and majority African-American for the first time in county history. Parks joins fellow Democrats Denise Driehaus and Stephanie Summerow-Dumas on the commission. She was sworn…
Multi-Platinum Pop Rock Band Matchbox Twenty is Coming to Cincinnati This Summer
Multi-Platinum Pop Rock band Matchbox Twenty today announced an extensive 2020 summer tour that includes a Cincinnati stop. Last year, singer Rob Thomas played Riverbend Music Center's PNC Pavilion. Thomas and his old bandmates will play the big shed at Riverbend this year when Matchbox Twenty comes to town on Aug. 27. The Wallflowers will…
Legendary Rapper Rakim to Perform in Cincinnati Next Month
Influential Hip Hop artist Rakim is coming to Cincinnati next month. The legendary MC is slated to perform on Feb. 12 at Riverfront Live. Tickets to the all-ages concert go on sale Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. via ticketweb.com. Rakim exploded onto the Rap scene in the mid-’80s with his partner Eric B. The…
New Southern Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Spot The Kitchen by Butler’s Pantry Opens in Covington’s RiverCenter
Chefs Mitch Arens (formerly of Coppin's at Hotel Covington) and Stephen Williams (Bouquet Restaurant & Wine Bar) have teamed up to launch The Kitchen by Butler's Pantry, a new breakfast, brunch and lunch spot at Covington's RiverCenter Towers. Plans for dinner service are in the works, according to a release. The Kitchen by Butler's Pantry is…
2020 Academy Award Nominations Announced
This morning (Jan. 13), Issa Rae and John Cho announced the 2020 Academy Award nominations. Those having a great morning include Scarlett Johansson (who was nominated for both Lead Actress and Supporting Actress Oscars) and Parasite, the South Korean thriller that scored a Best Picture nomination, a rarity for a foreign language movie (it received…
Disney’s Sun-Drenched ‘The Lion King’ is a Musical Wonder via Broadway in Cincinnati at the Aronoff Center
Much like its 1994 film counterpart, Broadway’s The Lion King (currently onstage at downtown's Aronoff Center through Feb. 2) opens with a punch of sun-drenched vibrancy. Its scope feels larger than life — like gazing into the expanse of Africa’s Pride Lands. A Disney classic, the audience knows where this story is going from the moment Rafiki…
Cincinnati Rollergirls to Move to the Cintas Center for 2020 Season
The Cincinnati Rollergirls are on the move. The roller derby team has announced that for its forthcoming 2020 season, it will host matches at the Cintas Center on the campus of Xavier University. Founded in 2005, the team has played on Xavier's campus since 2017, when it moved to the 3,000-seat Schmidt Memorial Fieldhouse after…
Downtown’s We Olive Will Close at the End of January
Downtown artisan eats retail shop and wine bar We Olive announced in a Facebook post on Jan. 9 that they will close their doors this January. "Hi Friends – I hope the holidays treated you kindly and that you are enjoying a wonderful new year," owner Leah Jones wrote in the post. "I am sadly…
Make a Sign (or a Few) for Cincinnati Women’s March at This Kennedy Heights Art Center Workshop
Raised fists. Lady Liberty. Pink uteruses. These are some of the symbols that dominated protest signs in over 700 women’s marches worldwide the day after President Trump’s inauguration in 2017. Organize with fellow change-makers ahead of this year’s Cincinnati Women’s March (which takes place Saturday) with a sign-making workshop at the Kennedy Heights Art Center.…
Catch the Buzz on Beekeeping with Bee Haven at Urban Artifact as Part of Science on Tap Series
Catch the buzz on beekeeping at Urban Artifact, as hosted by Science on Tap, a monthly event spearheaded by March for Science Cincinnati that brings working scientists to pubs across the city. This month, local business Bee Haven Honey will discuss the pollinators’ importance and their various hives — some of which are tucked in…
Nonprofit Urban Consulate Hosts First Parlor Talk at The Mercantile Library
As philanthropic lab/experiment People’s Liberty wrapped up its fifth and final year in Cincinnati, it helped usher in two entities with a similar ethos: In Our Backyards and the Urban Consulate. The latter will find a home at The Mercantile Library, where the organization will host community-oriented conversations aimed at bringing people together to share…
Newport’s The Baker’s Table Named No. 4 Best New Restaurant by ‘USA Today’
Newport's The Baker's Table has stolen the hearts of diners near and far, landing itself on USA Today's list of best new restaurants, coming in at No. 4. The made-from-scratch eatery is no stranger to national attention. Earlier this year, it was featured on Eater's best new restaurants in America (from May 2018 to May 2019) list, which…
Cincinnati Clinic Will Likely be Able to Continue Providing Abortions, Planned Parenthood Says
A Mount Auburn women's health clinic will likely be able to continue providing abortions under Ohio law, according to Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Ohio, which runs the facility. The clinic faced losing a variance to a 2013 Ohio law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at local hospitals. The Mount Auburn clinic got around…
Here’s Where to Expect Traffic and Construction on Interstate-275 Next Week
If travel along I-275 is part of your daily commute, count yourself warned: Parts of the interstate will be closed due to construction throughout next week, according to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily — starting Monday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 17 — there will be…
‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Singer Rodriguez is Coming to Cincinnati in February
Singer/songwriter Rodriguez — a cult favorite and subject of the 2012 Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man — is scheduled to appear in Cincinnati on Valentine's Day. Tickets for his Feb. 14 performance at Clifton's Ludlow Garage — billed as "A Night of Music and Conversation with Rodriguez" — go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 14…
12 Cincinnati Soups Baby Yoda Would Love
Hopefully by now you’ve seen Baby Yoda — yes, a tiny, adorable mini Yoda creature from Disney+’s Star Wars series The Mandalorian who is so cute he made legendary German director (and Mandalorian star) Werner Herzog cry on set with his “heartbreaking beauty.” Baby Yoda is a cultural sensation who has been turned into countless…
Big Updates Coming for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Roughly a year after successfully asking Hamilton County voters to approve a $19 million-a-year, 10-year levy increase, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County this week unveiled plans for how it will spend that money to revamp its 41 branches throughout the county. Every branch will get some updates, according to library officials, but…
Unconventional Canadian Bluegrass Band The Dead South to Play Cincinnati’s Bogart’s
Over the past six years, The Dead South has become something of a phenomenon within and beyond the Bluegrass realm by melding their traditional foundation with the passion and energy of an Indie Rock band. The Saskatchewan, Canada quartet — described in press materials as "a rock band without a drummer, a bluegrass band without…
Here Are 10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Cincinnati (Jan. 10-12)
The weekend is here, and while the weather is looking a little wet, there are still plenty of fun things to get you out of the house. Watch The Lion King at Downtown's Aronoff Center Feel the love tonight with the Broadway-adaptation of Disney’s ever-popular animated (and now live action) film The Lion King. More than…
Experimental Metal Band Today Is the Day Announces Springtime Cincinnati Concert
Progressive, experimental Metal act Today Is the Day is releasing a new album, No Good To Anyone, in late February and they'll be hitting the road hard in support, kicking off a nearly 40-city cross-country U.S. tour on Feb. 26 in Maine. On March 3, mastermind Steve Austin and his band will play Cincinnati's Northside…
Cincinnati Native Casey Weissbuch Premieres “The Bodies,” the Latest Single from His Eponymous-ish Band Wisebuck
Experienced multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Casey Weissbuch — a native of Cincinnati now based in Brooklyn who has played with the likes of Colleen Green, Bully, Mitski and Diarrhea Planet — has a new Indie Rock band called Wisebuck. Soundwise, think Pavement, Elliott Smith, Silver Jews, Wilco and Guided by Voices. Other musicians working with Weissbuch…
Kentucky Man Found Guilty of Assaulting Protester at Cincinnati Trump Rally
A Hamilton County jury today found a Kentucky man guilty of misdemeanor assault for punching a protester multiple times outside a campaign rally for President Donald Trump last August in downtown Cincinnati. Dallas Frazier, then 29, jumped out of a red pickup truck just north of U.S. Bank Arena (which has since been renamed the…
FYI: Snow Banks at The Banks is Canceled This Friday and Saturday
The new Snow Banks at The Banks attraction is taking some time off on Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11 because of forecasted rain and storms. The attraction is slated to reopen noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Tickets purchased online for Jan. 10 and 11 will be honored for any remaining 2020 dates, says…
Trump Lands in Ohio Tonight for First Campaign Rally of 2020
President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is starting off the new year in the Buckeye State as the Republican holds his first rally of 2020 in Toledo tonight. The choice highlights Ohio's continued relevance in America's political landscape, though recent elections have seen the state shift from a straight-up swing state toward the right. Trump won…
Cincinnati is on Track to Shatter 130-Year-Old High Temperature Record This Weekend
According to the National Weather Service, on Jan. 11, 1890, the temperature in Cincinnati soared to a record 67 degrees. This Jan. 11, it looks like we're going to smash that record. Break out your winter shorts, because the NWS is predicting a high temperature of 70 degrees this Saturday. It won't be the nicest…
The Over-the-Rhine Museum Has Officially Purchased a Permanent Home
The Over-the-Rhine Museum — inspired by New York City’s popular Lower East Side Tenement Museum — has been in the works since 2015. And the project came closer to reality when the nonprofit recently announced they had officially purchased a permanent home at 3 W. McMicken/12 Findlay St. for $165,000. The museum aims to bring to…
Downtown Cincinnati’s Bloom to Offer Free Monthly Laughter Yoga Sessions
If one of your New Year's resolutions for 2020 was to elevate your mental health wellness, this mid-week mindfulness activity by downtown's Bloom might be just what the doctor ordered. The hypnotherapy and coaching practice is offering free laughter yoga sessions every third Wednesday of the month. If you're not familiar, as the name implies,…
Director Sam Mendes’ Film ‘1917’ is a Towering Work of War Cinema
Saving Private Ryan, Patton, Apocalypse Now, The Deer Hunter, The Hurt Locker, Inglourious Basterds, Dunkirk, Schindler's List and The Bridge on the River Kwai all have more than one thing in common. Not only are they all acclaimed war films — many of them Oscar nominees and Best Picture winners — they are also all not as good as 1917, the…
Help the Australian Bushfire Firefighting Effort with an Australia Day Fundraiser at Queen City Radio
The devastating wildfires currently happening in Australia have burned more than 18 million acres, impacted at least half a billion animals and killed 27 people, according to CNN. And people around the globe have stepped up to either help try to control the fires or assist in recovery, from celebrities at the Golden Globes putting out the…
Cincinnati Health Clinics Offer 2,600 Free Flu Shots in January
Ah, yes, it's that time of year again when you and all your co-workers, friends and acquaintances fear the cold, clammy hand of the dreaded fever-inducing, mucus-making virus known as influenza. But you can avoid that clammy hand! Or at least decrease the chances it will grab you and throw you down on the couch…
Blue Manatee Employee Wins Holiday Bonus From Bestselling Author James Patterson
Blue Manatee's Jill Burket-Ragase won a holiday bonus from a well-known figure in the literature world: bestselling author James Patterson. As part of his annual Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program, 500 bookstore employees from across the United States were on the receiving end of a $500 gift from the author. The winners were chosen from a…
Cincinnati’s Only Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens This Week
The only medical marijuana dispensary inside Cincinnati city limits is set to open its doors this week after months of preparation. Have a Heart Cincy is operating a 9,000 square-foot facility at 8420 Vine Street for recipients of the state's medical marijuana card. That card has been issued to more than 85,000 Ohioans with any…
Lineup for Cincinnati’s 2020 Bunbury Music Festival to Be Announced Jan. 30
’Tis the season of summertime music festival lineup announcements. Following Bonnaroo's recent 2020 announcement, later this month, Cincinnati's Bunbury Music Festival will unveil theirs. On Thursday, Jan. 30, Bunbury will return to Over-the-Rhine's Woodward Theater to host its annual lineup announcement party. The festival returns to Cincinnati's Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove June 5-7. The…
The Cincinnati Zoo Is Offering Discounted Tickets During its Penguin Days Promotion
The temperature is dropping and so are Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's admission prices. Cleverly dubbed ‘Penguin Days,’ the zoo is offering discounted tickets every day through March 13 during the wintertime promotion. Ticket prices vary from $7-$9. Even cooler? On Saturdays and Sundays, visitors can enjoy special animal encounters and penguin parades. Yes, you…
Country Singer Sunny Sweeney Plays Northern Kentucky’s Southgate House Revival This Weekend
Don't let Sunny Sweeney's given name lull you into a false sense of security about her songwriting disposition. She can certainly exude the positivity expected from someone christened with her bright and shiny moniker, but she's also walked her share of dark roads and is more than capable of conveying that experience in her music.…
Jimmy Buffett’s Slack Tide Tour is Coming to Cincinnati
As is tradition, Jimmy Buffett will be performing in Cincinnati this summer. Buffett’s Slack Tide Tour will bring him and his Coral Reefer Band back to Riverbend Music Center on July 14. Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. via ticketmaster.com. There is a six ticket limit per customer.…
Break Your New Year’s Resolutions and Stay Couch-Bound With These Five Streaming Suggestions
As 2020 cycles in, you’ve likely noticed a bounty of new (and old) content on streaming. While I’m no authority on what’s “best” — here are a few suggestions on what to stream as cold weather sweeps in. The Mandalorian If you haven’t heard of this Disney+ Original, you really do live in a galaxy far,…
City of Cincinnati to Explore Changing the Name of McMicken Avenue
Cincinnati City Council approved a motion today asking the city to explore a change to one of the urban core's major arteries. Cincinnati City Councilmember Jeff Pastor introduced the motion asking city administration to report on the feasibility of changing the name of McMicken Avenue, which runs through Over-the-Rhine and Fairview. The street is named…
Braxton to Can Beer Inspired by Covington’s 1800s Bavarian Brewing Company’s Lager
Three years ago, Covington's Braxton Brewing Co. resurrected the local Bavarian Brewing Company's 1800s Bavarian lager to pay homage to that city's iconic brand. And starting Jan. 11, fans can get a taste of the select-style lager in six-pack cans at the taproom, Kroger stores and wherever Braxton beer is sold. The lager — a…
Cincinnati City Council Votes to Keep Property Tax Rollback
Cincinnati City Council voted today that this year won't be the year the city jettisons its unusual property tax rollback. For the last 20 years, the city has set the millage on its property tax collections so that it collects a fixed sum — about $29 million — instead of collecting property taxes at the…
‘Vogue’ and ‘Food & Wine’ List Cincinnati’s Khora as One of the Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2020
Vogue magazine (yes, that Vogue) has released a list of the most anticipated American restaurant openings of 2020 and, somewhat surprisingly, Cincinnati is on that list. The round-up — which includes restaurants in cities like Boston, L.A., New York and Chicago — highlights 27 eateries from some of "the country's most iconic cooks" and other…
Einstein Bros. Bagels Is Giving Away Free Bagels for National Bagel Day
National Bagel Day is Jan. 15 and Einstein Bros. Bagels locations are celebrating by giving away a free bagel and schmear with purchase. The company's goal is to "bake your day" by giving away free bagels and to "bake" someone else's day, too — each guest will also get a "coupon for a free bagel…
Can’t Get Enough Baby Yoda? The Cincinnati Library is Offering Some DIY Merch-Making Options
Baby Yoda has been "having a moment" for several weeks now, thanks to his scene-stealing turn in the new Star Wars series The Mandalorian and the subsequent flood of memes and gifs. Disney was slow to roll out merchandise for da Baby (officially known as "The Child") but did manage to get a few items out…
Greater Cincinnati Landscaping Firm Owner Sentenced in Scheme Creating Fake Minority-Owned Company
A federal judge yesterday sentenced the owner of a Newtown-based landscaping company to 21 months in prison and assessed a $25,000 fine for his role in a scheme creating a fake minority-owned firm to win state and local government contracts. Doug Evans started Evans Landscaping while he was in high school and grew it into…
DeWine: Legalizing Marijuana for All Ohio Adults Would Be a Mistake
Recreational marijuana use is now legal in both Michigan and Illinois, but don't expect that to happen here on Gov. Mike DeWine's watch. In an interview this week, DeWine said legalizing marijuana for adults would be a mistake. The governor told the Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau that today's marijuana is more potent than…
Cincinnati Electro Post Punk Band The Serfs to Issue Debut Full-Length Album Through Germany’s Detriti Records
As in medieval times, serfs seem to be everywhere in the new millennium. Unlike in medieval times, many of today’s serfs are Serfs, proper nouns with a musical mindset. You can’t swing 10 leaping lords without hitting a band called The Serfs these days. In our general area alone, there’s a Power Pop/Rock band out…
Oakley’s Asiana Thai & Sushi Named One of ‘America’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2020’
Yelp's seventh-annual 'America's Top 100 Places to Eat' round-up was released yesterday, and a Cincinnati eatery made the list. Asiana Thai & Sushi, located at 3922 Edwards Road in Oakley, serves made-from-scratch entrees, sushi and non-alcoholic beverages that are "authentic to the way they are made in Thailand," according to their site. The list is…
Project Censored Reveals Its Top 10 Most Important Underreported Stories of 2019
Every year, Project Censored — a media research program founded in 1976 with the stated mission of exposing and opposing news censorship and promoting independent investigative journalism, media literacy and critical thinking — scours the landscape for the most important stories that the mainstream corporate media somehow missed, and every year the task seems to…
Live Music in Greater Cincinnati: This Week’s Concerts and Club Shows (Jan. 8-14)
WEDNESDAY 08 BLIND LEMON – Tom Roll. 8 p.m. Acoustic. Free. CAFFÈ VIVACE – Blue Wisp Big Band. 8 p.m. Big Band Jazz. $10. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT – Jim Connerley Trio. 6 p.m. Jazz. Free. *KNOTTY PINE – Dallas Moore and Lucky Chucky. 10 p.m. Country. Free. *MOTR PUB – Slutbomb with Chelshots and…
Study: Corporations Avoided Paying $74 Billion in 2018 Federal Income Tax
During the first year of the Trump administration's new tax law, 91 Fortune 500 companies didn't pay a dime in federal income tax, according to a new study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. Report co-author Lorena Roque said using legal loopholes, corporations avoided paying $74 billion into the nation's coffers in 2018…
Recent Cincinnati Restaurant Openings and Closings You May Have Missed
Cincinnati's restaurant industry is constantly evolving. Booming growth is, unfortunately, often balanced out by closures. In recent weeks, in particular, there seems to have been an almost overwhelming amount of action on the scene, with new spots opening up seemingly overnight across the city and longtime staples quietly closing their doors at every turn. Here…
