Award-Winning Film ‘The Chambermaid’ To Be Screened at Garfield Theatre
\\ The Chambermaid centers on twenty-something Eve, who works as a maid in Mexico City’s high-end Hotel Presidente Intercontinental. Director Lila Avilés’ feature debut, the film takes the viewer from hotel room to hotel room as Eve (Gabriela Cartol) cleans the 21st floor. A single mother who travels to work via bus for two hours…
Five ‘Everyday Experts’ Will Pitch Policy Ideas to Cincinnati City Council Members
Ever come up with a way to solve a big civic problem in Cincinnati? Maybe you're a lowkey policy wonk trying to get the ear of someone in the city who can put your brilliant plan into action. Five Cincinnatians will get a shot to convince three members of Cincinnati City Council that their idea…
Cincinnati’s Warrick & Lowell Showcase Deft Country/Americana/Roots Rock Hybrid on New ‘Absinthe Nights’ Album
Music is a family affair for Folk/Americana outfit Warrick & Lowell, a Cincinnati band that veers wildly from hardcore Country to blunt ballads and all-out Roots Rock, with glimpses of small-town sophistication unearthed along the way by worn hands and bald tires. It’s a frantic, heartbreaking and reckless trip down a remote gravel road and,…
Cincinnati-Based Art Pop Artists WHY? Surprise-Release New Visual Album, ‘AOKOHIO’
After offering clips over the past few months, globally-acclaimed Cincinnati-based Art Pop faves WHY? today surprise-released their visual album, AOKOHIO. The audio version of the album is due this Friday from Joyful Noise Recordings, which is also releasing a cool triple-LP color-10-inch vinyl box set version. The compelling half-hour short film — which is spliced…
Could Cincinnati City Council Vote Be First Step Toward Revamping Metro Bus Funding?
After years of uncertainty about the financial state of Metro, Cincinnati City Council today took a first step toward a new funding model for the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority's bus service. There are still plenty of dominoes left to fall, but council's vote could prime a countywide sales tax levy to fund bus service — something…
You Can Kill 30 to 50 Feral Hogs Anytime You Want in Ohio — and with Myriad Weapons
The internet has lost its mind over feral hogs — specifically 30 to 50 of them. It all started innocently enough, when Americana singer-songwriter Jason Isbell tweeted about assault weapons: If you’re on here arguing the definition of “assault weapon” today you are part of the problem. You know what an assault weapon is, and…
Watch the Latest Music Video from Cincinnati Indie Pop Band Sungaze
Mesmerizing Cincinnati Indie Pop band Sungaze has released its latest music video. The clip for "This River" premiered Aug. 5 via The 405. The song is taken from the group's recently-released debut album, Light in All of It. The video follows "New Familiar," which was released late last year. The dusty desert scenes and vintage…
Live Music in Greater Cincinnati: This Week’s Concerts and Club Shows (Aug. 7-Aug. 13)
WEDNESDAY 07 BLIND LEMON – Thom Stephenson. 8 p.m. Acoustic. Free. *BURNET WOODS BANDSTAND – Wednesdays in the Woods with Jake Speed and the Freddies. 7 p.m. Folk. Free. CAFFÈ VIVACE – Blue Wisp Big Band. 8 p.m. Big Band Jazz. $10. FOUNTAIN SQUARE – Reggae Wednesday with Gizzae. 7 p.m. Reggae. Free. HILTON NETHERLAND…
Climb to the Top of the Zoo’s Elephant House for a Wild View During This Limited-Time Fundraiser
For a limited time (through Friday, Aug. 9), visitors to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden have the opportunity to experience a particularly wild view from the top of the historic elephant house. The tour is part of the zoo's Behind-the-Scenes Experiences program, where guests can choose from a variety of unique events such as…
Cincinnati Country Music Veteran Dallas Moore Releases “Mama & Daddy,” the First Single from His Forthcoming Album
The website Taste of Country recently debuted "Mama & Daddy," the rowdy first single from Cincinnati-based Country singer/songwriter Dallas Moore's forthcoming album, Tryin' to Be a Blessing. The site called it an "exuberant track would be right at home in any barroom in the world." “I originally wrote the song 'Mama & Daddy' several years…
How the Soul Funk Label Colemine and Plaid Room Record Store Landed in Loveland
If you visit Loveland, Ohio midweek in the middle of the afternoon, you can get a good sense of its soothing small-town vibe. Nestled along the Little Miami River in the northeastern corner of Hamilton County (with parts of the city also touching Warren and Clermont counties), Loveland is probably best known to most residents…
Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling Are Bringing Their Live Talk Show to the Taft Theatre
On the heels of FOX's Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot, Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth — both stars of the classic, original 1990s teen drama and also the upcoming BH90210 — will be going on a national tour. One of their stops is Cincinnati's own Taft Theatre on Nov. 12. Billed as the ultimate "girls night out," Spelling and Garth — who…
Stir Cooking Classes and Dinner Parties Highlight the Culture, Cuisine and Stories of Cincinnati Immigrants
Watch the counter at Dean’s Mediterranean Imports for long enough and you’ll be surprised at how many different people pass by. The specialty store in Findlay Market is a place where those from myriad backgrounds and countries converge over a common bond: food. After standing behind this counter for years, owner Kate Zaidan realized that…
Unataza Coffee’s Brick and Mortar Shop Coming Soon to Dayton, Kentucky
Local coffee pop-up Unataza Coffee, which also plans and guides coffee plantation trips to Honduras, announced that it is opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Dayton, Kentucky via a post on Facebook Aug. 5. https://www.facebook.com/unataza.coffee/posts/2879098362161870 Unataza Coffee began in 2015 when owner Alejandra Flores wanted to find a way to connect two of the places that she loves most through a…
Party at the Contemporary Arts Center After Hours During Revelry: Unleashed
The Contemporary Arts Center promises a wild night, as inspired by its current Creatures: When Species Meet exhibit. According to the museum, “this exhibition brings together an international coterie of artists and academics that enlist this untamed, ‘wild’ other as partners in the production of art.” And this after-hours party includes “bawdy tours,” art-making activities,…
Wild About Wine Combines Alcohol and Animals at the Cincinnati Zoo
Part of the Cincinnati Zoo’s Toast to the Wild series, Wild About Wine is a super-popular after-hours party that invites the public to wander the zoo grounds while sipping on glasses of vino. After listening to feedback, this year’s event features extended hours, more zoo access and a larger selection of drinks to sample. Each…
The 164th-Annual Hamilton County Fair Kicks Off with a Demolition Derby
Rev your engines and get your 4-H Club ready: the 164th-annual Hamilton County Fair is back with a midway full of rides and games, livestock displays, arts and crafts exhibits, carnival food, giant tomatoes and all the rest of the wholesome county antics you’d expect. The fair will include agricultural exhibits and the All American…
All the Fish, Lobster and Other Ocean-Dwellers You Can Eat During Newport’s Great Inland Seafood Festival
Some say the mighty Ohio River could never compare to the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean and all its seafood fare. This four-day festival says otherwise. Grab all the fresh fish you can as local restaurants bring the coast to the Midwest. There will even be whole Maine lobsters, oysters on the half-shell, king crab…
Comedy Central Regular Caleb Synan Heads to Go Bananas in Montgomery
Comedian Caleb Synan first gained national attention as one of the new faces at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal a few years back. In addition to starring in two different web shows for Comedy Central, he has also appeared on Conan, as well as Last Comic Standing. “My dad’s growing his own food…
Norwood’s Pugaritaville Festival Raises Funds for the Bluegrass Pug Rescue
The Cincinnati Pug Meet Up Group hosts its annual PugFair to raise funds for pug rescue and shelter organizations. Grab your parrot head hats and throw on some leis: the theme for this year's festival is Pugaritaville. The festival takes place in Norwood's Waterworks Park from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Sept. 21. While the event is…
Play Giant Yard Games and Have a Cocktail During the Taft Museum of Art’s House Party
Head to the Taft Museum of Art for a House Party before heading home. It’s a happy hour cocktail bash featuring the Screaming Goat food truck, an art-making station from Visionaries + Voices, live music from Knotts, s’mores from Quaintrelle Confections, giant yard games (Jenga, Connect Four, tic tac toe, etc.) and access to the…
Gov. DeWine Calls for Expanded Background Checks, ‘Red Flag’ Law in Wake of Dayton Mass Shooting
In the aftermath of a mass shooting that killed nine people and wounded dozens of others, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today called for new efforts to reduce the risk of a future massacre. The core of DeWine's proposals — which do not include walking back support for eliminating licensing requirements for concealed carry of firearms…
Washington Park Screens Classic 1980s Sci-Fi Film ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ for Free
Washington Park’s Summer Cinema series continues with yet another classic that’s fun for the whole family. Watch as a boy befriends a little alien while attempting to return him to his home planet in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Concessions are available on-site, so feel free to grab snacks — Reese’s Pieces, perhaps? 9-11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.…
Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Cincinnati Zoo During the History and Hijinks Tour
The Cincinnati Zoo’s 50-year animal care veteran and trainer Gary Denzler leads this immersive after-hours tour telling tales about the second oldest zoo in America. Travel back in time as Denzler leads you around the grounds and regales you with “fun and factual” stories about the people, animals and history that have made the Cincinnati…
Bellwether Music Fest Returns for Second Year This Weekend with Cake, Beach House, Guided By Voices, Real Estate and More
In Paste magazine’s roundup of the “Best American Music Festivals in 2019,” it name-drops the Bellwether Music Festival, the Southwest Ohio event (founded by Bunbury and MidPoint Music Festival creator Bill Donabedian) that debuted last year in Waynesville, Ohio (about 45 minutes north of Cincinnati) with a lineup that included The Flaming Lips, Japanese Breakfast,…
Shop Local and Drink Local at the O.F.F. Market Inside Oakley’s MadTree Brewing Barrel Warehouse
It’s a sip-and-shop Saturday at the Oakley Fancy Flea. Head to MadTree Brewing’s Barrel Warehouse for an indoor maker market featuring artists, thrifters, craft culinary pop-ups, jewelry makers, clothing boutiques, ceramicists and everyone in between offering locally made and sourced items for her, him, home, kids and pets. The stated goal of the O.F.F. Market…
Join a New Orleans-Style ‘Second Line’ Brass Band Parade During OTR’s Second Sunday On Main
Over-the-Rhine’s monthly summer street festival takes it to New Orleans for a Second Line parade — a tradition that reflects the line of dancers who follow the main event (hence the name). Starting at 1 p.m., participants can follow the Nasty Nati Brass Band in a short procession around Over-the-Rhine with the Q-Kidz Dance Team…
Cincinnati City Council Member Files to Save Historic West End Church Marked for Wrecking Ball
The second-oldest structure built as a synagogue still standing in Cincinnati is at the corner of John Street and Bauer Avenue in the West End — just blocks from the coming FC Cincinnati soccer stadium. At least, it stands there for now. The team purchased Revelation Missionary Baptist Church at 1556 John St. in May,…
Seventies Hitmaker Boz Scaggs to Bring His ‘Out of the Blues’ Tour to Cincinnati
Seventies Blues/R&B/Rock singer Boz Scaggs was supposed to perform last month at Rising Star Casino in Indiana, but undisclosed health issues caused the show (and other dates) to be canceled on doctor's orders. But on Oct. 30, Scaggs will return to the Tri-State for a concert at the Taft Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday,…
Blue Ash’s Envision Cinema Has Added Mini Bowling to Their Entertainment Hub
Envision Cinemas is a Blue Ash entertainment destination boasting a state-of-the-art theater with seven movie auditoriums, a generous menu and a full-service bar with a wide variety of brews — with service accessible from the comfort of their 500 luxury reclining theater seats. The theater just kicked their entertainment offerings up a notch by adding…
California Rockers Joyce Manor Join Saves the Day in Over-the-Rhine This Week
The members of Joyce Manor unabashedly wear their Emo hearts on their tattoo sleeves, peeling off searing Pop/Punk licks and detailing the romantic and social plight of contemporary youth, all while revisiting/tweaking the evolutionary timeline of Weezer and finding spiritual kinship with Alkaline Trio, The Get Up Kids, AFI, Descendents and other giants of the…
Cincinnati’s Western & Southern Open Returns to the Lindner Family Tennis Center
The Western & Southern Open returns to the Lindner Family Tennis Center for its 120th year Aug. 10-18 for a can’t-miss occasion for Serena Williams superfreaks or just casual fans who want a reason to wear their preppiest polo shirts and see who the first player is to devolve into a racket-smashing temper tantrum. The…
The Rise of Healing Crystals
Editor's Note: Gene Jackson was indicted in August 2020 on charges of rape and gross sexual imposition by a Hamilton County grand jury. If you believe you were victimized by Jackson, please contact Blue Ash police Detective Jeff Lewis at 513-745-8555. It was an old man at an Oklahoma City biker bar over three decades ago that first…
After Two Years Visionaries and Voices’ Visionarium in Oakley Has Closed
After two impactful years of operating a storefront and studio space on Oakley Square, the Visionarium has closed its doors for the last time. The Visionarium opened in 2017 as an extension of Visionaries + Voices, a local nonprofit that has worked with artists with disabilities since 2003. Through its studios in Northside and Springdale,…
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s Rivermusik Takes on Bluegrass
The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra is certainly known for its robust collaboration, especially during its annual Summermusik programming. With the festival in the midst of its fifth season, one concert that quickly turned heads from the get-go was Rivermusik, which adds Bluegrass to the mix. The performance was curated by CCO assistant concertmaster Sujean Kim. Soprano…
Could Zoning Policy Increase Affordable Housing in the West End?
With big changes underway in Cincinnati's West End, conversation has grown around preserving and boosting affordable housing in the historically low-income neighborhood. A proposal from Cincinnati City Council member David Mann hopes to help with that aim by asking city administration to look into amending the city's zoning policies to incentivize the inclusion of affordable…
Minimum Gauge: Jury Rules That Katy Perry Hit “Dark Horse” Ripped Off Christian Rap Song
HOT: Costly ‘Horse’ A federal jury has ruled that Katy Perry’s 2013 hit “Dark Horse” borrowed heavily from a 2008 Christian Hip Hop track by Flame (with guest Lecrae) called “Joyful Noise.” Perry and her collaborators and label were ordered to pay the rapper nearly $2.8 million for the alleged infringement. Musicologists argued in court…
Take a Tour of Five Licking Riverside Historic District Homes on this Exclusive Covington Tour
If you've ever wandered the streets of Covington's beautiful Licking Riverside Historic District and longed for a look inside one of the opulent homes, this October you may have the chance to be the voyeur you've always wanted to be. The Covington Home Tour, led by American Legacy Tours, invites guests on a guided walk…
Covington Design Firm BLDG Acquires We Have Become Vikings
Covington-based design firm BLDG Refuge announced it has acquired another studio across the river: We Have Become Vikings. The acquisition brings BLDG's number of employees to more than 25. Located in Over-the-Rhine, We Have Become Vikings is helmed by Jason Snell and has made itself known locally for "engaging audiences by melding a unique blend…
Roots Rockers 500 Miles to Memphis Celebrate Paper + Plastick Vinyl Release with Free Fountain Square Show
To kick off 2019, Cincinnati Roots Rock greats 500 Miles to Memphis self-released their fifth full-length album, Blessed Be the Damned, the group’s return-to-form after a brief hiatus. The album received positive notice from critics and also led to the band’s return to a fairly consistent touring regimen. That roadwork likely won’t be slowing down…
State Lawmaker: Mass Shootings Caused by ‘Drag Queen Advocates, Homosexual Marriage, Open Borders’
State Rep. Candice Keller of Middletown stirred controversy over the weekend with a social media post claiming that mass shootings are caused by same-sex marriage, marijuana use, violent video games, former President Barack Obama and protesting, among other things. Keller says she has received threats due to the statements and is staying away from the…
Vietnamese Eatery Saigon Noodle Bar Opening Soon in West Chester
The city of West Chester will soon be home to a new Vietnamese eatery called Saigon Noodle Bar. The restaurant will host its grand opening on Aug. 14 beginning at 11 a.m. and will be located at 9220 Allen Road, off of Union Center Boulevard. "The restaurant will offer authentic Vietnamese cuisine as well as special…
How to Donate to the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund
On the heels of a deadly mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, the country was ravaged with another tragic slaying in downtown Dayton, Ohio, early Sunday morning, leaving at least nine dead, and 27 wounded. For fellow Ohioans who want to help the victims and families affected by this senseless tragedy, the nonprofit organization Dayton Foundation has…
HomeMakers Bar Brings a Retro Vibe, Midcentury Cocktails and Fun Finger Foods to Over-the-Rhine
HomeMakers Bar is a new Over-the-Rhine venture from owner duo Catherine Manabat and Julia Petiprin, awash in retro vibes and aiming to celebrate makers of all kinds. “(It’s) this idea that Cincinnati is our home. We both made this; we choose to call this place home,” Manabat says. She and Petiprin are transplants from Los…
Black Police Group Calls for Resignation of Police Union President
Tension continues around Cincinnati's historic police reform efforts — this time centered around the president of Cincinnati's police union as well as one of the lead figures behind the city's court-ordered 2003 Collaborative Agreement. The Sentinels, a fraternal organization representing black police officers, is calling for the resignation of Fraternal Order of Police Queen City…
Graeter’s Ice Cream Announces Final Secret Bonus Flavor of the Season
Graeter's Ice Cream has a secret — five of them. The company is introducing five limited-time Bonus Flavors and each will be kept a total secret until the day it's released. Each Bonus Flavor will be available for a short time and once it's gone from Graeter's shops and online, it will be retired for…
Nine Dead After Mass Shooting in Dayton
A shooter opened fire about 1 a.m. Aug. 4 in Dayton's Oregon District, killing nine people and injuring 27, Dayton police say. In a news conference later that day, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley told reporters that the shooter was wearing body armor and carrying an assault rifle with 100-round magazines. Law enforcement officials have said…
Rüya Coffee Will Pop-Up at Clifton’s Rohs Street Cafe Each Month Starting in September
The Queen City's favorite — and only — Turkish coffee shop will soon have a permanent pop-up location. Starting in September, Rüya Coffee will take over a room in Clifton's Rohs Street Cafe (245 W. McMillan St., Clifton) one day every month. The exact date and time for the first pop-up is yet to be…
Sugar Ray and Rob Schneider to Play Free Shows at Indiana’s Rising Star Casino
Rising Star Casino and resort, located in Rising Sun, Indiana, will host a Labor Day weekend celebration with free live shows from a variety of entertainers…and a possible time machine that will take guests straight to the bliss of the 1990s. The weekend kicks off with a performance from comedian Rob Schneider on Saturday, Aug.…
Dayton Burger Week Will Continue and Raise Funds for the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund
UPDATE: Our hearts are with all of those affected by the senseless act of violence that occurred this past weekend. We’ve discussed with many of the restaurants involved in Dayton Burger Week and they wish to continue the promotion in an effort to continue to bring the community together. On behalf of the restaurants involved, we will…
Power Pop Legend Ken Stringfellow of The Posies is Coming to Cincinnati’s Christ Church Cathedral
Singer/songwriter Ken Stringfellow will be coming to town next month for a show at downtown’s Christ Cathedral Church. Tickets are available now starting at $25 for the special Sept. 25 concert. Stringfellow would be a Power Pop legend for his work with The Posies alone. Formed in the late ’80s in the Pacific Northwest with…
Cincinnati Zoo’s Dog Nanny Called Up from Retirement to Help Care for Baby Cheetah
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has brought dog nanny Blakely out of retirement to help its neonate team care for a new baby cheetah — the single survivor of a litter of three born on July 7 in the zoo's cheetah breeding facility in Clermont County. First-time mom Neena was not receiving enough stimulation…
Learning to Say Goodbye in ‘The Farewell’
My grandmother died over 25 years ago. I remember the last few months before her passing quite well. After college I was living and working in Philadelphia; my Nana was in Asheville, North Carolina. After she had a serious stroke, my mother, who was living here in Cincinnati, went home to set her up in…
Trump Campaign Rally Draws Big Crowds, Protests — and Scuffles
Almost a year and a half before the 2020 election, Cincinnati Aug. 1 got a taste of the intensity that will come with the next contest for the nation's highest office. A campaign rally for Republican President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence almost filled U.S. Bank Arena's 17,550 seats — and also brought…
Blue Ash’s Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati is Closing its Doors
Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati, located in Blue Ash, announced its plans to close down in a Facebook post today (Aug. 1). According to the post, the brewery plans to close by the end of September, "or sooner…depends on how long the beer we have left lasts us." The brewery goes on to explain the…
Here is Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Trump Rally in Cincinnati
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will appear in Cincinnati at U.S. Bank Arena for a campaign rally. Some tips ahead of the event: • People are already lined up outside the arena for the rally. Doors for the event open at 4 p.m. and the rally is scheduled to start at 7…
Upcoming Dog-Friendly Days and Events at Cincinnati Breweries
We’re in the Dog Days of Summer — literally. Several breweries are hosting dog-themed events for humans and their furry friends. On Aug. 4, Grainworks gets into the lazy days of summer with Pools, Pooches & Pints. Bring your pup to splash in a doggie pool and enter them into a dog swimsuit contest. Snow cones and…
Get $1 Petite Filet Sandwiches at Morton’s The Steakhouse During National Filet Mignon Day
There's a "National Day" for everything it seems but, hey, we aren't complaining. Any day that brings us prime beef on the cheap is a good day in our book. Morton's The Steakhouse, located in Carew Tower, is celebrating National Filet Mignon Day (Aug. 13) with $1 petite filet sandwiches from 5-10 p.m. at the…
Hip Hop Artist Jidenna’s ’85 To Africa’ Tour is Coming to Cincinnati
Acclaimed Hip Hop artist Jidenna recently announced a new Afrobeat-tinged album project, 85 to Africa, and subsequent tour, which includes a Cincinnati stop. Jidenna will play Bogart's on Oct. 20. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Aug. 2) at 10 a.m. via livenation.com. According to the description accompanying the recently-released trailer for the new album, 85…
Southwest Ohio’s Largest and Tastiest Food Truck Festival is This Saturday
Food trucks and sweet, sweet summertime inevitably go hand in hand. And this weekend (Aug. 3) there's a festival dedicated to the beloved mobile eateries, with bonus live music and a selection of craft beer and wine to wash it all down. StreetEats Miami Food Truck & Music Festival will take place at the Eastside…
Sugar Rush Brings a Wonderland of Sweet Treats to the Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati's annual summertime celebration dedicated to all things sweet is back from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Sugar Rush, hosted by CityBeat Events, takes place at the Cincinnati Art Museum, where over a dozen local bakeries, ice cream shops and candy stores will converge to make it the sweetest spot in the city. Guests will vote…
Graeter’s Ice Cream Unveils New Pint Design for 150th Anniversary
As Graeter's Ice Cream approaches its 150th anniversary, the company has unveiled a new packaging design to celebrate the occasion. Slated to hit grocery store shelves and scoop shops later this summer, the updated pints have a darker, richer color palette that calls to mind Graeter's infamous gigantic chocolate chunks (you can't rightly call them…
Live Music in Greater Cincinnati: This Week’s Concerts and Club Shows (July 31-Aug. 6)
WEDNESDAY 31 BLIND LEMON – Thom Stephenson. 8 p.m. Acoustic. Free. CAFFÈ VIVACE – Blue Wisp Big Band. 8 p.m. Big Band Jazz. $10. FOUNTAIN SQUARE – Reggae Wednesday with The Flex Crew. 7 p.m. Reggae. Free. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT – Mike Darrah Trio. 6 p.m. Jazz. Free. *MOTR PUB – Hibou with Dark…
Report: Gov. DeWine Says Ohio Can’t Find Execution Drugs
Ohio officials are unable to secure the drugs necessary to put inmates to death via lethal injection, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said today, and must cease using them or risk being unable to buy the drugs for other purposes. Companies that sell the drugs have balked at the state using them for executions without telling…
‘Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am’ Warmly Captures the Life and Work of the Esteemed Author
The documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is much like the person it attempts to capture: warm, thoughtful, eloquent, resonant. It weaves together the life and work of the much revered and studied author, who became the first black woman to ever win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993 for Beloved. At the…
Locally Made Documentary ‘Hardface’ to Screen at Esquire Theatre
Last year Cincinnati-based director Mark Hood's documentary Hardface premiered at the inaugural Cindependent Film Festival. This Saturday, Aug. 3, audiences will have a second chance to catch it at the Esquire Theatre at 7 p.m. Shot entirely on 16 millimeter film, the feature-length doc follows fighter-turned-trainer Richard "Hardface" Mason as he begins to train boxers at…
Police Union President Predicts ‘Socialist Rule’ After Cincinnati City Councilman Proposes Network to Aid Immigrant Families
Days after Cincinnati City Council members, nonprofit groups and immigrant advocates announced support for an emergency network to aid immigrants whose family members could be caught up in deportation raids by federal agents, Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police President Dan Hils posted on social media linking the motion to "socialist rule of totalitarian government." A…
Big Projects Coming to The Banks — But There Are Still Unknowns
Officials with the Joint Banks Steering Committee have pledged that a long-hoped-for music venue at The Banks is on schedule, unveiling some new renderings showing the $24 million indoor/outdoor attraction. At a steering committee meeting July 30, developers also presented a $90 million, 15-story Class A office development at The Banks set to break ground…
Cult Favorite Mexican Eatery Mazunte Opens its Downtown Centro Location
At Mexico’s southern tip lie three small coastal fishing villages: San Agustinillo, La Ventanilla and Mazunte, whose combined population tops out at just more than a thousand. Thatched roof huts of dried palm overlook golden sandy beaches, frolicking sea turtles and stunning ocean views, luring eco-tourists who seek the last of the world’s pristine, undeveloped…
Meet Instagram Queen Baddie Winkle at Bellevue’s Fairfield Market This Saturday
The internet's favorite fashion icon, all-around inspiration and certified badass g-ma will grace our presence at Bellevue's Fairfield Market this Saturday, Aug. 3. Helen Ruth Elam, aka Baddie Winkle on social media, is a 92-year-old internet personality from Knoxville, Tennessee who stole the hearts of social media users across the world when her social media…
UB40 Brings Chart-Topping Reggae Covers to Riverfront Live
Though one of the most successful Reggae acts of all time, UB40 doesn’t always seem to get the appropriate credit deserved for carrying the music to broader audiences. Perhaps it’s due to the bulk of their success coming from cover songs, even though that in itself is a part of Reggae’s storied tradition — early…
Duo Jamestown Revival’s Warm and Outdoorsy Americana Comes to Top Cats
People who doubt that music has the ability to transport you to a different place have clearly never spent time with Jamestown Revival’s three near-perfect albums. The first time I heard Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance’s “California (Cast Iron Soul)” filter through my car radio, I was taken back to my time in the Golden…
Cincinnati Rockers Black Tractor Shred the Gospel on Satirical New Album
Long-running rockers Black Tractor have returned to spread some new gospel to the masses. Since the early ’00s, the Cincinnati band has been thrilling regional audiences with an over-the-top live show and a hard ’n’ heavy Rock & Roll sound that’s spiked with enough kitschy, outlandish humor to put them in the wheelhouse of fans…
