Lance Armstrong is Incomparable
Jerry Dowling It's about this time of year when we remember winners are hard to come by in Cincinnati. The Reds are beginning to auction off veteran players, hoping to salvage their fifth consecutive losing season with a handful of prospects. The Bengals will be in camp soon, attempting their first winning season in 15…
The People’s Radio
C. Matthew Hamby "The girls don't seem to care what's on/As long as it plays till dawn …" — Steely Dan, "FM" I haven't been sleeping well lately. For the last few weeks, I've had this recurring dream during which I stumble upon a huge sum of money and decide to purchase a high-powered FM…
News to Use
A Show of Hands for Literacy The Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati (LNGC) kicks off its 16th annual "Hands Across the River" fund drive as business and civic leaders from both sides of the Ohio River join hands in support of a more literate community. The Literacy Network connects tutors and learners of all ages.…
Puttin’ Out the Bone
Could Paul Hackett do the impossible? The 2nd Congressional District in Southern Ohio has what we call in politics a 30 percent D.P.I. (Democratic Performance Index). That means, regardless of the number of Democrats and Republicans registered in its counties — including half of Hamilton and running in a line as far east as Portsmouth…
Employment
A TRAVEL JOB: Young business group seeking 12 sharp individuals! Receive $500 signing bonus!! Must be able to travel. Call Diane 1-877-724-3386 toll-free Today! (AAN CAN) ACTIVISTS Working America GET INVOLVED! STOP The Conservative Agenda $370-$460 Per Week Fight For Social Justice Organize Fundraise Make A Difference! Call 513-681-5438. Ask for Hazel AIOLI: A SAUCY…
Diner: Homemade and Authentic
When you can walk into a place and immediately recognize the aroma of a pot of pinto beans on the stovetop, the piquancy of fire-roasted peppers or even the masa in a warmed tortilla, you know you are experiencing some of the great contributions made by Mexico to the culinary lifestyles of the United States…
Light and breezy
If you're feeling like a damp sponge in a steam room, you must be in Cincinnati in late July. Fear not, even when the heat and humidity settle in for their annual visit, there are still plenty of wines to be enjoyed if you drink the same way you dress for summertime in the city…
Rentals, Roommates & Real Estate
BANK FORECLOSURES! Homes from $10,000! 1-3 bedroom available! HUD, Repos, REO, etc. These homes must sell! For Listings Call 1-800-820-6515 ext. 3015. (AAN CAN) HOME BUYING ASSISTANCE Having trouble qualifying for a home loan? CarePlus Financial will assist you to become qualified. Guaranteed. Free consultation 866-262-PLUS (7587). (AAN CAN) Rentals 5 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN 1,…
Holy Writ
Republican mayoral candidate the Rev. Charlie Winburn says it's unfair to judge him by things he wrote to a specific audience 17 years back. Now his defense has gained support from a somewhat surprising quarter, Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune, a Democrat. It starts back in 1989, when Winburn published a book called Ruling and…
Nights at the Opera
Throwing out the baby with the bath water regarding the heavily hyped Richard Danielpour-Toni Morrison opera, Margaret Garner, means dismissing appreciative packed houses, community good will and the bragging rights that accompany the first commission in Cincinnati Opera's 85-year history. (Opera Company of Philadelphia and Michigan Opera Theater partnered on the production.) Badmouthing Margaret Garner…
News: GROWth Spurt
Matt Borgerding Positive relationships with women will help girls build skills, according to (L-R) Vicki Dansberry and Stacie Strotman. Writing in journals and learning about nutrition might seem a soft response to the havoc Covington's poverty, flashes of violent crime and grim educational statistics can reek on its young girls. But organizers and funders of…
Endorsement
Once again the nation's political focus is on Ohio, and once again cash and carpet-bagging consultants have flowed into our region to influence a campaign. Last year, both parties — particularly the Republicans — targeted Ohio as a key swing state in the presidential race. They ended up being right, of course, as President Bush…
Cover Story: Blues You Can Use
FRIDAY · MAIN STAGE · 5:30-6:20 p.m.: Brown Street Breakdown Hard-rockin' Blues from Dayton. 6:35-7:35 p.m.: John Nemeth featuring Nick Moss Nemeth is no stranger to Blues festivals, having played at numerous fests across the globe since the mid-'90s. A Bluesman since his high school days, the Boise, Idaho-based singer/songwriter/harmonica player has performed with the…
Telephone Services
LAVALIFE Where singles click. Call now to meet 100s of local singles in Cincinnati. 513-651-5151 Enter code 115. Must be 18+. Text date with local singles! Read profiles, send messages, EVEN TALK LIVE! FREE! On your cell phone text the word "SINGLE" to "5FREE". Women always text for
Watsu
In the early 1980s Harold Dull began to take the stretches of Zen shiatsu into the warm water of the pools at Harbin Hot Springs in northern California. First called Bodywork Tantra, it came to be called "watsu" (short for "water shiatsu"). Watsu is a floating massage performed in water that is 95 degrees. The…
Miscellaneous
RIDESHARE Why Rideshare? You save money. The average person spends $4600 a year to run a car.You can save about $3500 a year ($300 a month) by sharing your ride to work with three other drivers. That's savings in gas, tires, mileage, and maintenance. Call 513-241-RIDE or visit www.rideshareonline.org to find out more.
Cover Story: Woke Up This Morning with Sawyer Point on My Mind
Lucky 13 Anyone who listens to the Blues, anyone who plays the Blues and everyone who loves the Blues will tell you it's more than a mere genre of music. It's a feeling that emanates from deep within the soul of one human being and is planted deep in the soul of another. It's a…
Musicians Exchange
BAND REHEARSAL SPACES Large, carpeted, private rooms w/ security. Heat & electric included. Call 513-478-6560. LOUD & CLEAR INC. Band rooms available! Rehearsal rooms available in building with security system. $135. a month. plus a $100. Deposit. Call 513-421-0488 THE CINCINNATI JAM FACTORY Band Rehearsal Spaces Off-street parking, 24 hour access. Call John @ 513-665-4658…
Home Services
KATHY'S PAINTING & Minor Home Repair.Free Estimates, Reliable, Quality Work.20+ years exp.References Avail.Call 513-489-7378.
Bombs, Belts and Other Right-Wing Tools
Sean Hughes/photopresse.com Greg Terhune (left) with MoveOn talks to Rod McFaull on Fountain Square. The anti-war movement isn't served by being disrespectful to the soldiers President Bush sends to kill and die there. Pfc. Timothy Hines Jr., a 21-year-old husband and father from Fairfield, died of injuries sustained in Iraq from an improvised explosive device…
Brite Eyes Second Year
As someone, somewhere wisely once said (or put on a T-shirt, I can't remember), "Corporate (fill in the blank) sucks!" The creators of the Lite Brite Indie Pop and Film Test seem to concur, as they celebrate and champion independent music and film for the second year this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Southgate…
Artists Exchange
ACTORS MALE/FEMALE needed for Independent Movie shooting August in Cincinnati released Nationally 2006. All ages needed the older the better contact syn616@hotmail.com ART STUDIO SPACE for rent. Historic restoration, exposed brick, natural light,200-1500 sq. ft, will subdivide. $200-750/month. Call Ben 513-258-8235. ARTIST'S FIGURE MODEL wanted. female with curvy, well developed figure. 2 hour paid photo…
Music: Hot and Bothered
Lollapalooza 2005 was a frustrating ride. From shitty weather to transportation obstacles to a mixed bag of music, the experience was often underwhelming. Yet thatÕs not to say there isnÕt plenty to report. In the spirit of CityBeatÕs Best of Cincinnati picks, I give you my Best of Lollapalooza 2005. Much is left out (namely…
Wellness Directory
Acupuncture CAROLE PAINE, C.Ac Chronic and acute pain, injury and trauma, chronic disease and health maintenance. College Hill Prof Bldg., 1639 North Bend Road, (513) 317-3660. Bodywork BE ENERGIZED Experience endorphin release. Try Esalen, a full body, Japanese technique promoting feelings of euphoria. Maria 859-380-7793. HANDS & FEET Energize yourself with technique that targets these…
Truth About Priest Abuse Must Be Told
A friend forwarded your cover story ("Sins of the Father," issue of July 20-26) to me, and I am compelled to write in response. First, I want to compliment you on your excellent writing. People don't always understand how sensitive, difficult and complex this subject is. You have certainly captured that. As a former clinical…
Living Out Loud: : Looking for the Tooth Fairy
Man, the food tasted so good. I had dinner over at Margo's tonight. She's a writer for our paper and a damn fine cook. She fixed me a pasta dish I could actually eat. It was probably the first real meal I've had in more than 10 days. I don't know who to blame for…
2005 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards
Rich Sofranko CSF's Josh Neth in a sensitive moment as Ophelia in The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged), reviewed below During the past year did you see a theater performance in Greater Cincinnati that you admired? If so, there's a good chance that actor or play or musical has been nominated for a 2005…
For Sale
100% PROFIT:Stuff in the closet? Garage sale? One person's crap is another's treasure: SO SELL IT. Go to: www.citybeat.com/freeclassifieds. Type in your ad. It runs for 3 weeks! (don't forget to include contact info within your ad). 1900'S ANTIQUE BABY cradle in excellent condition asking $800 .Call 513-227-4570 1927 AMERICAN SANITARY of Louisville claw foot…
Upcoming Concert Reviews of Chicaco Afrobeat Project, Blanche and More…
Blanche Chicago Afrobeat Project Thursday · The Mad Frog Imagine John Coltrane, Bob Marley, Quincy Jones and Malcolm X all rolled into one person. It takes this amalgam to approach the impact that Fela Kuti had on music in Africa and beyond. When he passed in 1997, this performer, composer and political activist left a…
Film: Humor and Pathos
(L-R) Director Don Roos, with actors Lisa Kudrow and Steve Coogan, on the set of Happy Endings. BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — This interview with Happy Endings writer/director Don Roos starts on a light note and soon moves into such serious topics as teen sexuality, gayness in America and career fulfillment. Just as his film does.…
A look at three recent releases by local favorites
· ZACHARY J. MECHLEM — SAMEERA: MODERN MUSIC FOR BELLY DANCE It's hard to imagine an artist more perfectly suited to modernizing belly dance music than Zach Mechlem. In addition to his acclaimed Eastern Fusion trio, Mohenjo Daro, he has made numerous forays into popular music as a composer and multi-instrumentalist, all with impressive results.…
Classic s
Hey, everybody, I'm on vacation — my first in years — so I'll be running some much-loved, frequently requested classic Savage Loves for next few weeks. A couple of months ago you invited women to send in cunnilingus tips for straight guys. We're still waiting for that column, Dan. What gives? Didn't any women send…
Pious or Against Us
The Creation Museum, currently under construction in Petersburg, Ky., will depict the Earth's history based on a strict, literal interpretation of the Bible rather than on the theory of evolution. Planned exhibits will present evidence of the six days of creation; Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden; Noah's Ark; the nearly 1,000-year life…
