West Side Brewing’s Inclusive Braille Ale Returns to Help Those With Vision Loss
Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) and West Side Brewing are teaming up for the sixth year of crafting an inclusive brew that will help raise money to help those with vision loss. The award-winning, fan-favorite Braille Ale Raspberry Gose, brewed with raspberries and spices, will be re-released Thursday, June 26. West…
Kings Island’s Grand Carnivale is One Big Worldwide Block Party, and You’re Invited
Take part in a celebration of cultures from around the world all in one place starting this Saturday at Kings Island’s Grand Carnivale. The amusement park’s biggest summer event, Grand Carnivale is an international festival highlighting the music, food and fun from countries like China, Spain, France and more. The day-to-night global block party includes…
Sound Advice: GZA to Perform ‘Liquid Swords’ at Upcoming Cincinnati Performance
This story is featured in CityBeat’s July 26 print edition. Has it really been nearly three decades since Liquid Swords emerged from the labyrinthine mind of GZA? The 1995 album remains one of the significant Wu-Tang Clan universe offshoots, a crime-world-infested avalanche of words and beats that influenced an entire generation of hip-hop heads to…
Sound Advice: Sweeping Promises Brings Visceral Whirlwind to MOTR Pub
This story is featured in CityBeat’s July 26 print edition. A few years back, Sam Richardson, founder and operator of Cincinnati-based Feel It Records, received a cold email submission from a duo out of Kansas called Sweeping Promises. What he heard immediately activated his antenna — catchy art-punk that conjures The Go-Go’s by way of…
Sound Advice: Kentucky Native Dwight Yoakam Boasts a Different Sort of Twang
This story is featured in CityBeat’s July 26 print edition. The first thing we hear Dwight Yoakam utter in the opening moments of his debut album, 1986’s Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., is the following declaration: “Well, I’m a honky-tonk man, and I can’t seem to stop.” Aptly dubbed “Honky-Tonk Man,” it’s one of many covers…
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Revives Colorful and Witty Production of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
This story is featured in CityBeat’s July 26 print edition. The Irish playwright Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was a consummate provocateur, and his most delightful satire of British snobbery, The Importance of Being Earnest (1895), remains a frequently produced comedy after more than a century. So popular and spot-on, the show inspired a sequel earlier this…
Northside’s Retro-Modern Park Diner Hopes to Become Vibrant Gathering Spot
This story is featured in CityBeat’s July 26 print edition. They say good things come to those who wait, which holds true for the newly opened The Park Diner in Northside. After six years of hard work, the husband and wife team of Kevin Pogo Curtis and Allee Thompson are delighted to finally welcome customers…
Sound Advice: Band of Horses Brings Setlist Full of Soaring Indie Hits to Cincinnati
This story is featured in CityBeat’s July 26 print edition. Band of Horses frontman Ben Bridwell has the type of voice that echoes on and on and on, the perfect complement to the reverberating guitars he loves so much. He sounds like he means it, a bearded sad bastard who’s delivered a handful of the…
Fairview Fest Has Become Annual Celebration of Local and DIY Music in Cincinnati
This story is featured in CityBeat’s July 26 print edition. Fairview Fest started as a house show in 2020, celebrating the birthday of Sweet Action band member Connor Loughran. This year, the annual tradition returns on Aug. 12 at Oddfellows Liquor Bar. This time, it returns with the support of an official venue, 20 bands…
Famed Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval to Perform Afro-Cuban Music Alongside Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra
This story is featured in CityBeat’s July 26 print edition. Acclaimed trumpeter Arturo Sandoval has a packed summer schedule of international and national gigs, and fortunately, he’s scheduled for an appearance with Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s Summermusik series Aug. 19-20. Sandoval highlights Summermusik’s “A Night in Havana,” playing his Trumpet Concerto No. 2 on Saturday evening…
Cincinnati Journalist’s ‘The Mental Game’ Podcast Discusses Mental Health Matters with Celebrities
This story is featured in CityBeat’s July 26 print edition. It’s easy to talk to Brandon Saho. Sitting windowside at 1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab downtown, we discuss favorite sports teams (University of Cincinnati football, he said without hesitation), high school on the west side of Cincinnati and how well sour cream goes with…
Ohioans Will Vote On Abortion Rights on Nov. 7
Ohioans will get to vote on abortion rights in the state this November. On July 25, the Secretary of State’s office confirmed that abortion rights advocates submitted 495,938 valid petition signatures from a total of 55 counties in the state, fulfilling the percentage requirements for verification. The petition asked voters to sign in favor of an…
You’re Going to Have to Wait a Little Longer to See the Cincinnati Zoo’s Baby Sloth
Fans of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Linne’s two-toed sloth Lightning are wishing her a speedy recovery as vets monitor her health issues after giving birth. Lightning gave birth to her pup, Juno, in early June, and while the baby is healthy and doing great, Lightning suffered some postpartum complications, the zoo said. “Juno…
Bengals’ Fans Can Expect ‘Elevated’ Experience This Season with Changes to Paycor Stadium
The Cincinnati Bengals’ home opener will be here before we know it. And the game on Sept. 17 against the Baltimore Ravens will look and feel a little different. Fans can expect an elevated experience at Paycor Stadium this season, including upgraded concessions, new bars, vibrant murals and new video boards among other exciting changes,…
Arts Nonprofits to Unite In Cincinnati To Focus On The Earth
Local photography and lens-art nonprofit FotoFocus is teaming up with Creative Time, a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to innovative public art, for a special series of public talks and performances in Cincinnati this October. FotoFocus and Creative Time’s series, The Convening, will take place over the weekend of Oct. 20-21. Friday, Oct. 20, the organizers…
Cincinnati Metro Increases Access to Bus Terminal after Greyhound’s Controversial Suburban Move
After Cincinnati’s Greyhound station made the controversial move from Downtown to the suburbs, Metro has stepped in to enhance access to the station. On July 24, Metro announced it will soon add new service along Route 43 to serve the new Greyhound/Barons Bus station at 398 E. Galbraith Road. Route 43 will now provide 24-hour…
Thousands of Paddlers to Compete in Annual Ohio River Paddlefest
On August 5, about 2,000 kayakers, canoers and paddle boarders will race the Ohio River during this year’s Paddlefest. Participants will navigate a 9-mile or 4.2-mile route along the river, which launches at the Schmidt Recreation Complex in Riverside. Paddlers will follow the Ohio river’s bend that leads to finish lines at the halfway point…
New Ohio Bill Would Allow Unlicensed Chaplains to Work in Public Schools
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. Ohio House Republicans have proposed new legislation that would permit public schools to employ unlicensed chaplains. HB 240 was introduced on July 11 by Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus (R-Paris Township). The bill has nine Republican co-sponsors, including Rep. Gary Click (sponsor of…
Majority of Ohioans Favor Amendment Protecting Abortion Rights, Latest Poll Says
The latest release from a Suffolk University/USA Today poll conducted earlier this month indicates a strong majority of Ohioans support a reproductive rights amendment. Importantly, just as past polls have suggested, that backing falls at 58%, just short of the 60% threshold that could be necessary for passage if Issue 1 is approved by Ohio…
Covington’s Newest Mural Features a 20-Foot-Tall Colonel Sanders as a Shogun Warrior
The king of Kentucky Fried Chicken has landed in Covington as one of the city’s newest murals. In a nod to both KFC and Japanese culture, the mural Shogun Sanders features a 3D-esque Colonel Sanders as a Shogun warrior towering over an extraterrestrial scene. It now lives on the Earth To Kentucky building in Mainstrasse Village.…
Hoity Toity Donuts to Bring Small-Batch Gourmet Donuts to Walnut Hills This September
A new donut shop that’s challenging what you thought you knew about the classic pastry is getting ready to open its doors in Walnut Hills. Hoity Toity Donuts announced it will hold its grand opening weekend Friday-Sunday, Sept. 15-17. “This journey has been years in the making and we are looking forward to having you…
CPD: Cincinnati Police Officer Attacked with Own Weapons During Investigation
City leaders are speaking out after a Cincinnati Police Department officer was allegedly attacked with his own equipment by a person he was investigating. According to a statement from CPD, Central Business Section officers were sent to Sawyer Point Park around 7 a.m. on July 23 for reports of a person “exposing themselves” near the…
CMHA to Renovate More than 130 Affordable Housing Units in East Walnut Hills
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is preparing to completely renovate two public housing properties in East Walnut Hills. The Riverview San Marco Project will oversee the transformation of more than 130 affordable housing units in both the Riverview at 2538 Hackberry St. and the San Marco at 1601 Madison Road. All units will remain affordable…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Parents, Stay in your Own Lane: the Kids are Queering Prom
This guest commentary was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. I struggled with my sexuality and gender in a public high school where no one was out. When I agreed to attend prom with a guy friend, I feared a Carrie prom experience. Like many fellow Gen-Xers, I cut my…
Ohio Abortion Clinics Continue to Help Out-of-State Patients as Bans are Put in Place
As groups await legal battles on abortion, as well as hope for a November ballot initiative to include reproduction rights in the Ohio Constitution, abortion clinics are also looking to help surrounding states where bans have taken hold. Indiana has been the most recent state surrounding Ohio to see an abortion ban approved — set…
Issue 1 Sees High Early Turnout — and High Stakes
Turnout numbers for the first weeks of early voting for the Aug. 8 special election have started to roll in, and they’re big. Between the first day of early voting on July 11 and July 20, a total of 9,082 voters cast their ballot at the Hamilton County Board of Elections office in Norwood. Registered…
Review de Renaissance: Beyoncé Cradles All of Louisville in a Retro-Futuristic Groove
The understatement of acknowledging Beyoncé’s return to one of the Midwest’s finest most beloved platforms and our dearest neighbor, Louisville, as a phenomenal show would pain me. Where do we even start when encapsulating the vast array of imagery and memories all uniquely enriched with their own flavors and potencies? What Queen Bey displayed and…
Good Coffee and Community Are on the Menu at Westwood’s Fable Cafe
Third places – those places between home and work or school, where you can gather, catch up with a friend and just be – are essential to a community, whether it’s a brewery, park…or a coffee shop. Brandie Potzick wants Fable Cafe to be one of those third places in Westwood. That’s partly why she…
‘Barbie’ is Existential Brilliance — and Also a Lot of Fun
We are living in difficult times. Girls’ self-harm and suicide rates are spiraling; women are more burned out than ever taking the second shift. Boys are slipping behind in school and struggling to graduate; men are more and more often the victims of deaths of despair. Could Barbie be to blame? It’s tempting to trace…
A Barbie-Themed Drag Brunch Is Coming To Cincinnati, and Yes It’s As Pink As It Sounds
C’mon, Barbie, let’s go party: Event curator Hidden is bringing its Barbie-themed drag brunch to Cincinnati this fall. Promising to be a one-of-a-kind event celebrating all of Barbie’s fabulousness, the drag brunch is coming to downtown Cincinnati Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 4-5. Hidden says the event will take place somewhere on Race Street, but a specific venue…
Find out Where ‘Forever Chemicals’ are Contaminating Kentucky Water
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” are in Kentucky’s rivers and lakes. The chemicals are in municipal water treatment plants. They’re accumulating inside Kentucky’s fish. That is what the Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection has found the past few years as it has investigated how widespread PFAS is in Kentucky’s…
Ohio Educators Concerned About Impact of DEI Legislation
Higher education institutions across the United States are getting an increase in attention. In Ohio and many other states across the country, there has been an increase in restrictions on higher education and what can be taught in these institutions. Significant pieces of legislation have been passed or are being passed to ban or limit…
Chipotle to Give Out Free Entrees in Honor of Soccer Star Rose Lavelle
Chipotle is supporting a hometown soccer hero by giving out free entrees whenever the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) scores in the FIFA World Cup. Starting July 21, fans will watch as Cincinnati’s own Rose Lavelle plays with USWNT on the international stage, hoping to bring home a third consecutive world title. Chipotle’s “Bowls for…
‘Fluke Skywalker’ Faces Child Pornography Charges: What We Know
Local Star Wars cosplayer “Fluke Skywalker,” who is known nationally for using his uncanny resemblance to Luke Skywalker to entertain kids, is facing child pornography charges. The charges According to court reports, John Stevens, 59, faces eight counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor. Court reports detail videos and photos found on Stevens’ phone…
Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria Opening Its First West Side Restaurant
A popular local pizza joint is expanding again with plans to open its sixth restaurant and its first one on the west side of Greater Cincinnati. Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria made the announcement on Facebook Wednesday, writing, “Attention Strong’s Pizza family and fans. We are proud to announce…..Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria; West Side.” While the…
Families of Transgender Youth Consider Leaving Ohio Over Proposed Legislation
Ember Zelch would rather give up a $10,000 college scholarship than stay in Ohio. The 18-year-old was one of 150 students who won a scholarship in 2021 as part of Ohio Vax-2-School, a statewide contest aimed at boosting COVID-19 vaccination rates among younger Ohioans. Zelch, however, is leaving that money on the table because she…
How One Woman Narrowly Avoided a Bad Deal With a “We Buy Ugly Houses” Franchise
In the year since her husband died, Royanne McNair felt increasingly lonely in North Las Vegas. With most of her children and grandchildren in the Midwest, she decided to sell the house she and her husband had already paid off and move back to Ohio. Her goal was to be there by July 29, the…
THNKS FR TH MMRS: CityBeat Reviews Fall Out Boy’s Cincinnati Concert
On a hot night in July, approximately Warped Tour degrees outside, thousands of Fall Out Boy fans took over Riverbend Music Center. I, myself, being one of them. Attempting to maintain my professionalism, my inner teenager was giddy. Fall Out Boy has been one of my favorite bands for as long as I can remember.…
Hoxworth Blood Center Urgently Seeking Donors
Hoxworth Blood Center, the second oldest blood bank in the country and internationally-recognized leading center in transfusion medicine, is urgently seeking blood donors. Hoxworth Blood serves over 30 hospitals and medical centers in the area and collects more than 100,000 units of blood products to aid in saving lives. Since trauma and accidents are typically…
CPD Captain Cleared of Discrimination After Leaked Audio Recording
A Cincinnati Police Department captain who was being investigated for alleged discrimination by the department and city has been cleared of any wrongdoing, the city announced July 18. Captain Danita Pettis of CPD District 2 was temporarily reassigned on June 28 while the city’s HR department and CPD’s internal investigators looked into claims that she…
Hey Early Birds, Frisch’s is Bringing Back its Breakfast Bar
Frisch’s Big Boy, the popular American restaurant of 75 years, plans to bring back their all-time favorite breakfast bar. Participating locations are set to offer their bar on weekdays at a value price until 11 a.m. Their breakfast bar is slated to have all the American breakfast favorites, from scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and spicy…
What to Expect at This Year’s Cincinnati Music Festival
Thursday, the Cincinnati Music Festival (CMF) kicks off its 59th year of bringing some of the biggest names in R&B, soul, jazz and hip hop to Cincinnati. Since 1962, the music festival has attracted thousands of people to the city; hosted stars like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind and Fire; and continually made…
Harm of Anti-LGBTQ Laws Includes Economic Pain for Communities, Families
Roberto Che Espinoza had been thinking about leaving Tennessee after the 2024 election, but in June, they noticed that the state attorney general was seeking medical records on gender-affirming medical care, which Espinoza, a nonbinary transgender man, said included their own records. “Being on any kind of list … I knew after the release of…
Guest Commentary: LaRose Said Issue 1 Helps Prevent Corruption, But it May Make it Worse
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has claimed that a proposal to make it much harder to pass citizen-initiated amendments to the Ohio Constitution would have prevented an aspect of the biggest bribery scandal in state history. But LaRose, who announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Monday, has refused to discuss his own role in the…
These Are the 15 Community Projects Getting Millions in Federal Funding
More than a dozen local projects are being given a funding boost from the federal government. In April, Congressman Greg Landsman submitted 15 Cincinnati-area projects to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration for specialized federal funding. Each year, members of Congress can submit up to 15 projects from their home district to the committee for…
Rock and Roll Artists Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter Bringing Their World-Record-Breaking-Attempt Tour to Covington
Rock and roll musicians and songwriters Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter are on a mission to perform 50 shows in 50 states in less than 50 days, and this country-galloping tour is heading to Northern Kentucky. Allman and Frankenreiter, joined by singer-songwriter Matt Costa, are bringing their “See it All American Tour” to the Madison…
Big Daddy Kane Makes Bonus Appearance Ahead of the Cincinnati Music Festival
Ahead of an appearance at The Cincinnati Music Festival this weekend, a legendary hip-hop MC is stopping by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to discuss and celebrate hip-hop’s influence on the world. Big Daddy Kane and The Ohio State University professor, Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, will form a discussion panel activated by the PBS…
Guest Commentary: Instead of Being a Responsible Elections Chief, Frank LaRose is Being an Openly Partisan Hack
“One of the things I love about this work is it’s completely nonpartisan. The vast majority of the other secretaries of state take the same approach. What we do here is about protecting the foundation of our democracy.” – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, 2020. That same guy is actively campaigning for passage of…
Ohio Republicans Introduce Bill to Ban Drag Performances in Locations Other Than ‘Adult Cabaret’
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. Ohio Republicans introduced a bill on Monday to ban drag performances in locations other than “adult cabaret.” HB 245 is sponsored by Reps. Angela King (R-Celina) and Josh Williams (R-Oregon) and co-sponsored by 41 other Republican representatives. The bill defines an…
Graeter’s Ice Cream Releases 2023’s Fourth of Five Limited-Time Bonus Flavors
Graeter’s Ice Cream has announced the fourth of five limited-time bonus flavors, and this one is really popping off. The local favorite French pot ice cream maker is releasing five secret bonus flavors this year, and it has just unveiled the next in line: Buttery Popcorn. Graeter’s says this flavor features sweet and salty, buttery ice…
Findlay Market Offers Recyclable Drop-Off This Month
Findlay Market is hosting recycling events in July to help make the Earth a little greener. Partnering with Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse as part of its Greening the Market Sustainability initiatives, Findlay Market will offer recycling of select items on Saturdays, July 21 and July 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market held…
All-Ages Entertainment Destination In The Game Coming to Liberty Township
A new place for people of all ages to play is expected to open in Greater Cincinnati this summer. Family Entertainment Group, a company focusing on game room design, is opening its eighth In The Game location in Liberty Center in August. The arcade will offer 17,000 square feet of fun for both kids and…
Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink Rolled Out for Cincinnati Music Festival Week
The annual Cincinnati Music Festival (CMF) returns to The Banks this weekend, and ahead of all the concerts, you can also expect some more fun happening downtown, including the Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink. The Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink is returning to Court Street Plaza Wednesday-Sunday, July 19-23, with some special events to celebrate CMF. “The…
Yes, We’re in Another Air Quality Alert
It’s been the summer of the Canadian wildfire haze, and the thick fog has once again reached dangerous levels in the Cincinnati area. Over the weekend, the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency issued another Air Quality Alert for July 16 and 17. The impacted range includes Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio;…
MAP: State Officials Announce 27 EV Charging Stations Along Ohio Freeways
State officials announced $18 million in federal funding to support the development of 27 new electric vehicle fast-charging stations. The money comes from the bipartisan infrastructure package approved by Congress in 2021. Private businesses will invest another $6 million in the current buildout. Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled the locations in a sprawling garage just west…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Added to Ohio Medical Marijuana List, Autism Rejected
Irritable bowel syndrome patients can now use medical marijuana for treatment. The State Medical Board made IBS the 26th qualifying condition for medical marijuana under Ohio law, and rejected obsessive-compulsive syndrome and autism spectrum disorder as qualifying conditions during Wednesday’s meeting. “While this addition will help expand patient access to medical marijuana and help many…
MEOW: Cincinnati Lands in Top 10 U.S. Cities for Cougar Relationships
Summer in Cincinnati just got a whole lot hotter. According to Cougar Life, a dating site created to “empower modern mature women,” the United States is chock-full of older women and younger men who believe age is just a number, but Cincinnati outranks most U.S. cities as a “summer hotspot” for female-led age gap dating.…
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Costume Designer Shares Behind-The-Scenes Perspective
Built by the Ackerman family in 1947, “the Covedale” was one of the most popular and modern post-war cinemas. For almost 30 years, Cincinnatians treasured Covedale as the community’s go-to for movies. But in the early 1990s, Covedale was shut down and soon became Cinema Grill, an establishment showing second-run movies while serving members dinner.…
Watchdog: It’s Great That Ohio’s Intel Incentive Deal Has Been Inked, But There are Holes
A watchdog group is praising state officials for signing an agreement with Intel to make sure the chip manufacturer lives up to its promises in exchange for huge taxpayer incentives. But, it says, the deal doesn’t go nearly far enough. Intel announced in January 2022 that it would build an enormous semiconductor plant in New…
For the Fifth Consecutive Year, Ohio Democrats Introduce Bill to Permanently Designate June as Pride Month
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. In the final week of June, Ohio Representatives Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) and Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) introduced HB 225, which would permanently designate the month of June as Pride Month. “I was shocked and dismayed to find out that [June] wasn’t…
Greater Cincinnati County Fairs For Funnel Cakes, Demolition Derbies and More
These county and state fairs are ready to give you a boatload of fun in the sun this summer. From beauty pageants, livestock shows and demolition derbies to funnel cakes, freshly squeezed lemonade and cake auctions, these fairs have something for every family. County Fairs Warren County Fair This fair full of history brings you…
Review: Cincinnati Rock Band Howl at the Sky’s Debut Album is a Raucous Good Time
There are some albums that are brimming with confidence from the first note — an album that knows exactly what it delivers, so the listener best strap in, shut up and crank the dial. In Line for the End Times, the debut release from Cincinnati-based rockers, Howl at the Sky, is just one of those…
Voters will Decide CSR Sale to Norfolk Southern on Nov. 7
The board that manages the affairs of the Cincinnati Southern Railway has voted to put the railway’s sale on the Nov. 7 ballot. A “Yes” vote would mean Norfolk Southern, a multi-billion dollar rail corporation that controls much of Ohio’s railroads, would give Cincinnati $1.6 billion for its city-owned Cincinnati Southern Railway. The city would…
Thunderdome Restaurant Group to Open American Concept in Former Royce Space
Thunderdome Restaurant Group is moving into Royce’s former spot in downtown Cincinnati’s The Foundry, near Fountain Square. Royce, which was owned by Nashville restaurateur Terry Raley, closed suddenly in February, along with its sister restaurant, PearlStar. “It’s unfortunate things didn’t work out with Royce and PearlStar but we are confident there will be significant interest…
Could Alicia Reece Really Bring Beyoncé to Cincinnati?
Local leaders are officially asking Beyoncé to fly her disco horse to Cincinnati this August for her visual epic, the “Renaissance Tour.” Beyoncé’s Aug. 3 show in Pittsburgh was canceled last week, with the singer citing production logistics and scheduling issues. Now, Hamilton County Commission President Alicia Reece is reportedly asking Queen Bey to come…
Guest Commentary: What Would Ohio Look Like Under Issue 1?
One thing that has been on my mind as Ohio considers increasing its threshold for constitutional amendments is the impact such a change will have on the economy. Issue 1 is the constitutional amendment put forth by Republican legislators with the goal of making a statewide vote on abortion rights more difficult. The amendment would…
Million Dollar Quartet Director Tells CityBeat Why the Show is a Must-See
Since its first mainstage production in the summer of 1983, Kincaid Regional Theatre (KRT) has called the rural town of Falmouth, Kentucky, home, and has produced professional musical theater that has delighted audiences with talent from across the country. Today, KRT has expanded to year-round programming, including educational and community-based theater. This summer, Brett Price,…
LGBTQ+-Owned and Operated Tillie’s Lounge Keeps it Friendly in Northside
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. In the center of Northside, next to a yoga studio and an art gallery and across the street from a coffee shop and a vintage clothing store, is Tillie’s Lounge, an LGBTQ+-owned bar. Step inside, and you’re transported to a 1930s speakeasy.…
Queen City Radio Owners Buy Longtime Service Station in College Hill
Popular Over-the-Rhine bar Queen City Radio says it’s looking to expand after purchasing a building in College Hill. The building at 6014 Hamilton Ave. – a longtime service station formerly owned by Hank Pearce of Pearce’s Auto Care – was transferred to Queen City Station II LLC on July 10, according to the Hamilton County…
Cincinnati Nonprofit Last Mile Food Rescue Wants Your ‘Expired’ Food
Last Mile Food Rescue is on a mission to rescue food that would otherwise be thrown away and deliver it to those in need around Cincinnati. The nonprofit organization relies on a group of about 800 volunteers and its small in-house team to locate and retrieve food from participating restaurants, large events, warehouses, individuals and…
Cincinnati Art Museum Acquires Two New Ceramics for its Decorative Art Collection
The Cincinnati Art Museum’s decorative arts collection just got bigger by the size of two teapots. While the ceramic additions by artist Roberto Lugo are modest in size, they hold a message greater than their tangible capacity. The works, “Annie Ruth and Robert O’Neal Teapot” and “Bootsy Collins and Kathryne Gardette Teapot” feature portraits of…
POV: Creepy Sex-Peeping Republican Watches You Screw in New Ad Against Issue 1
A steamy political ad that was used to campaign against the re-election of Ohio congressman Steve Chabot has been tweaked for the Issue 1 debate. In the ad, a man and woman are passionately kissing in bed, wearing only their underwear. “Do you have a condom?” the woman asks. He affirms that he does and…
Artists to Paint Live in Washington Park for Fourth-Annual CMF Outdoor Museum
Celebrate 50 years of hip-hop this month at the fourth-annual CMF Outdoor Museum. The CMF Outdoor Museum is a free, public art exhibition that’s the first in a series of events leading up to the Cincinnati Music Festival. This year’s theme is “For All Life’s Beats: A Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop.” As part…
This Greater Cincinnati Gold Star Now Has Tom + Chee on the Menu
You won’t find Tom + Chee down the road from the Anderson Township Gold Star Chili anymore; instead, you can find it down their menu. Tom + Chee is now serving its signature favorites at the the Gold Star location, so now you can get your Creamy Tomato Soup alongside a cheese coney with a…
Despite Pandemic Pay Boost, Low-Wage Workers Still Can’t Afford Basic Needs
Employers grappling with a nationwide labor shortage gave the largest pay increases to low-wage workers between 2019 and last year. But even so, many of those workers — more than 40% of all U.S. households, by one estimate — are struggling to cover the inflated costs of basic expenses. In the past several years, businesses…
Early Voting Begins for Issue 1 Asking to Make it Harder for Voters to Amend the Ohio Constitution
Early voting began on July 11 for Issue 1, the amendment on the Aug. 8 ballot requiring all future Ohio Constitutional amendments clear 60% for passage. Lawmakers put the proposal on the ballot, and they’ve faced criticism from the outset. Opponents argued — correctly — that lawmakers wanted to change the rules in order to…
