Aglamesis Bro’s is Calling All Artists for Its Ice Cream Day Poster Contest
July 20 is National Ice Cream Day, and to commemorate the occasion, local ice cream parlor Aglamesis Bro’s will once again host its National Ice Cream Day Poster Contest. This will be the fifth year for the contest. Aglamesis says it’s excited to continue the tradition of collaborating with artists to create unique posters celebrating…
Sound Advice: Post Malone to Bring Unforgettable Summer Concert Experience to Cincinnati
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. It’s safe to say that local Post Malone superfans shed a few tears when they heard the exciting news that he’s set to stop in Cincinnati for his tour, “If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d be Crying.” It’s also safe to say that some eyes will…
Carl Solway Gallery’s ‘Archives’ Exhibition Reveals Six Decades of Art and Ephemera
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. The Carl Solway Gallery’s current exhibition, Archives, highlights ephemera, sculpture and drawings from its 61-year history, functioning as a tribute to the work of the late gallerist Carl Solway and the artists he loved. Archives: Carl Solway Gallery 1962-2023 is broken up into multiple parts,…
Sound Advice: Nostalgic Sunshine Pop Group The Association to Perform in Cincinnati This Summer
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. The Association, a 1960s pop royalty group, is set to appear at Ludlow Garage in July. Indicative of the sound of the sunnier side of the ‘60s FM radio dial, The Association released a string of hits that have stood the test of time and…
3 Doors Down Revisiting 2002 Album ‘Away From The Sun’ On Tour Set to Visit Ohio
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. As a 40-plus-minute conversation in mid-May with 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold wound down, he pondered a question about whether, after 25 years of major success, his band has any goals left to pursue. “You know, I don’t feel like there’s anything that we’re…
Sound Advice: Jungle Brothers Will Be Doin’ Their Own Dang at Cincinnati Show
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. In the late ‘80s, hip-hop was still in its nascent phase. Acts like Run-D.M.C., Beastie Boys and Public Enemy had mainstreamed the genre, but in 1987, Jungle Brothers — DJ Sammy B, Mike Gee and Afrika Baby Bam — came along and infused house and…
Sound Advice: Cincinnati Musician Annie D Brings Unique Sound to Southgate House Revival
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. A high-energy set of stellar indie pop songs is what you’ll experience at the Southgate House Revival on Friday, July 7. Annie D (AKA Ann Driscoll), along with bandmates and local legends Chris Robinson on guitar and vocals, Patrick Zopff on bass, Erin Williams on…
Birds of a Feather: Queer Birders of Cincinnati Flock Together
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. More and more members of the LGTBQ+ community are gathering together and populating spaces that haven’t always welcomed them. Although queer nature groups are on the rise across the nation, there’s one in Cincinnati that’s gained popularity quickly. Queer Birders of Cincinnati caters to a…
Sober-Curious Summer: How Cincinnatians are Navigating the Complexities of Summertime Sobriety
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. Walking into the monthly High Vibe Dance Party at Alice in Over-the-Rhine feels like walking into any other club experience: there’s dancing, laughter and an infectious urge to join the party. The energy is so captivating it is hard to believe it’s an alcohol-free event.…
Rusk Kitchen + Bar in East Walnut Hills Offers Stylish and Cozy Spot to Have a Good Time
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. Woodburn Avenue in East Walnut Hills has seen an energizing resurgence recently, with numerous shops, bars and restaurants opening in the last decade. From breweries, salons and specialty boutiques mixed with long-standing pet care and board game shops, it’s easy to get swept up in…
The Burger Issue: Budget-Friendly and Indulgent Burgers You Can Find at Greater Cincinnati Restaurants
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 28 print edition. If there is one food that can be easily adapted to satisfy any sort of appetite, it’s the burger. From the simple diner classic to decadent double-deckers loaded with ingredients you can’t pronounce, Cincinnati restaurants are sure to have a burger on the menu that…
Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Development Fund Announce Projects in First Round of ‘Historic’ Affordable Housing Funding
Hamilton County will soon see a boost in the number of affordable homes and apartments. County commissioners and the Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF) Tuesday announced the first group of projects receiving an unprecedented amount in funding to build and restore affordable housing units. In 2021, the county received $158 million in federal funding from the…
Eric Deters: Donald Trump is Coming to Northern Kentucky for “Freedom Fest”
Former President Donald Trump is headlining Eric Deters’ “Freedom Fest” in Northern Kentucky this September, Deters announced Tuesday, June 27 on Twitter. “Mark your calendar. Save the date! The Midwest’s LARGEST and BEST patriotic political event in America!” Deters said in a June 27 Tweet, along with a list of notable guests. Mark your calendar.…
Great Parks’ New Proposed Trail System Would Link Hamilton County’s Western Parks and Communities
Great Parks is planning big things for its western parks, and it’s inviting the public to give their input. Hamilton County’s park system is planning the development of the West Region Blueway & Trail System, a proposed series of blueways, or water trails, and shared-use trails along the Great Miami and Whitewater rivers that would…
Cincinnati’s ‘Cincifatty’ Swim Party Embraces Difference and Celebrates People for Who They Are
This article was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and is republished here with permission. Kate McCracken began the Cincifatty body liberation community in 2019. The Facebook-based, intensely body-positive community has, since then, shared clothes, advice, recommendations and messages of body positivity both online and at events like clothing swaps, book clubs, tea parties and pool…
Father-Son Duo Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez Hosting Fireside Chat at Memorial Hall
This July, you can see iconic father-son duo Martin Sheen and Emilio Estévez as they talk about film, family, life and their roots in Ohio. Film Cincinnati will be hosting a fireside chat with Sheen and Estévez at Memorial Hall Friday, July 7 as part of the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, which runs July 6-8.…
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Review of Ohio State University Doctor Sex Abuse Case
The United States Supreme Court declined to consider an appeal by the Ohio State University of a case involving an athletic doctor found to have committed nearly 1,500 sexual assaults and at least four dozen rapes during his tenure. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the case, more than 200 survivors of…
Bellevue is Renaming One of Its Streets After Taylor Swift
A street in Bellevue is getting a name makeover ahead of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” run in Cincinnati this weekend. The city of Bellevue proclaimed Taylor Avenue will now be known as “Taylor Swift Avenue” for the rest of this week. On Thursday, the city is swapping out the street signs for pink ones bearing…
City Council Votes to Make Cincinnati a “Safe Haven” for Gender-Affirming Care
As state lawmakers in Columbus push forward a bill that would bar gender-affirming care for minors, Cincinnati City Council has unanimously passed a resolution that aims to give more protections to the trans community. Councilmember Reggie Harris put forward the resolution during a June 26 council meeting. The legislation reaffirms “unwavering support for transgender, non-binary residents,…
Watch the Night Light Up at Coney Island’s Annual Balloon Glow July 3
Fourth of July is usually all about the fireworks, but Coney Island has another illuminating tradition lighting up the night. Coney Island’s annual Balloon Glow returns Monday, July 3 and will showcase 10 vibrant, illuminated hot air balloons. “Coney Island is our community’s treasured, family-friendly gathering place,” Coney Island’s spokesperson Tricia Mullin said in a…
Three People Injured in Over-the-Rhine Shooting Near Longfellow
Cincinnati Police said three people were shot in a busy section of Over-the-Rhine on June 25. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. near Brown Bear Bakery on 1300 Clay Street, according to CPD. The area is near Main Street’s entertainment district and the popular bar Longfellow. Police said three people were shot, including a woman,…
Allison Russo on 2024 Senate Race: “Any One of These Republican Candidates Would Support a Total Abortion Ban”
As Ohio Democrats are reflecting on one year since the Dobbs decision, they are also looking ahead to next year’s U.S. Senate Race in Ohio. “Let me make one thing clear — every single candidate running for Ohio’s seat supports an abortion ban, including bans that make no exceptions for rape or incest,” House Minority…
Rape Survivor Advocates Push for ‘Right to Know’ Provisions in State Budget
The Ohio House put language in the state budget granting sexual assault survivors the “right to know” what’s happening with their rape kit and developments in their case. The state Senate pulled that provision out. Not because they oppose the idea, but because they contend it should advance as a standalone bill. The state has…
Graeter’s Ice Cream Releases 2023’s Third of Five Limited-Time Bonus Flavors
Graeter’s Ice Cream has announced the third of five limited-time bonus flavors, and this one is their take on another refreshing summertime treat. 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: Lemon Meringue Pie. Graeter’s says this flavor…
One Year Later: What Abortion Patients’ Stories Can Tell Researchers About Life After Dobbs
After the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization effectively overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, CityBeat writers joined forces with Cleveland Scene writers to forecast the future for abortion patients in Ohio. At the time, abortion providers feared a reality in which patients sought pregnancy-ending drugs on the…
New ArtWorks Mural Will Celebrate Cincinnati Pride and the LGBTQ+ Community
Love wins again as a new, kaleidoscopic mural is planned for Cincinnati. ArtWorks announced Friday, June 23 the addition of a mural celebrating Cincinnati’s LGBTQ+ community and 50 years of Pride in the Queen City. Local artist Matthew Dayler of Chroma Projects designed the mural, which will depict protests, triumphs and celebrations in the LGBTQ+…
Find Your New Furry Best Friend at the Second-Annual Miamitown Pet Palooza
A big pet adoption drive is taking over Miamitown this Saturday. SPCA Cincinnati and other nonprofit adoption agencies are taking part in the second-annual Miamitown Pet Palooza. The adoption drive will take place on Ferry Street, which will be blocked off to vehicle traffic between SR-128 and Hill Street. In addition to adoption opportunities, Pet…
Jeff Ruby Opens First Event Venue The Lempicka
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment celebrated the opening of its first-ever event venue this week. The Lempicka opened Thursday, June 22 in the former Jeff Ruby Steakhouse on Walnut Street downtown. The Art Deco space is described as a one-of-kind venue that will provide a luxurious backdrop for events, from weddings to fundraisers, with room for…
Starbucks Baristas Resist Abrupt Removal of Pride Flags in Ohio Stores
This article was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and is republished here with permission. Starbucks barista Chelsea Cruea was taken aback when her manager sat her and a few coworkers down for a shift meeting last May. “You guys aren’t going to like this,” Cruea said the manager told her and her coworkers. “But…
Father of Three Executed Clermont County Children Pleads Not Guilty in Court
Chad Doerman, the father who confessed to investigators that he executed his three young sons, has reportedly pleaded not guilty in court. The murders Doerman, 32, was arrested on June 15 after police responded to a home on Laurel Lindale Road in Monroe Township, about 30 minutes east of downtown Cincinnati. The sheriff’s office said…
Gathering Signatures to Put Abortion Amendment on November Ballot is ‘Going Very Well’
Less than two weeks until the deadline, Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights is saying abortion rights advocates will get the signatures needed to put a measure on the November ballot that would enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution. Abortion advocates attempting to get the amendment on the ballot need to collect 413,000 signatures by…
34 Kids Have Been Shot in Cincinnati in 2023, and 4 Other Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
As the number of kids getting shot in Cincinnati goes up, one man at Cincinnati Works is urging community members to mentor kids who are at risk of ending up behind or in front of a gun. Counseling and connection within the trans community has become a lifeline for patients at a 100-year-old mental health…
In ‘Past Lives,’ Writer-Director Celine Song Explores the Pull of the Lost Loves and Lives Unlived
Writer-director Celine Song’s melancholic romantic drama Past Lives opens with a heck of a shot. The camera slowly zooms in on an Asian woman and two men — one Asian, one white — chatting at a bar. Their conversation is muffled by ambient sound, but a pair of offscreen observers can be heard, attempting to…
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Unveils First Summer Concert Series Event Theme and It’s Groovy
It’s officially summer and the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra is prepared to get its groove on. The KSO is bringing a summer series of free, family-friendly entertainment to Northern Kentucky. The 29th Summer Series kicks off July 8 and 9 with a throwback theme that can’t be ignored. “Boogie Nights” is coming to Devou Park in…
We Finally Have a Number for Taylor Swift’s Expected Economic Impact on Cincinnati
Taylor is stimulating more than just our emotions. Cincinnati’s economy is about to get a swift boost thanks to the “Eras Tour.” The Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Center for Research and Data and Visit Cincy have announced the potential overall economic impact of Taylor Swift’s upcoming two-night performance at Paycor Stadium on Friday, June 30 and…
Video: Ohio Republican Lawmaker Shoves LGBTQ+ Rights Protester
A transgender rights protest made the headlines last week when Rep. Scott Wiggam (R-Wooster) was caught on video physically shoving a protester. The protester, Christopher Conomy, was banging a drum with the colors of the trans flag painted on the sides. The video depicts Wiggam rushing along the path to the steps of the statehouse,…
Ohio House Passes Bill Blocking Gender-Affirming Care and Trans Athletes
The Ohio House of Representatives passed a controversial bill that would prevent doctors from providing gender-affirming care to trans youth and prevents trans athletes from participating in Ohio women’s sports. The 64-28 vote on Wednesday, June 21 comes a week after House Bill 6, dubbed the “Save Women’s Sports Act”, was added to House Bill…
FC Cincinnati Could Make MLS History Tonight
If FC Cincinnati beats Toronto FC on June 21, the team will match the Major League Soccer record for most consecutive wins to begin a season at home. The beloved Orange and Blue are undefeated at TQL Stadium in the regular season. That’s nine straight wins at home, with an overall record of 12-1-4. Toronto…
Colerain Football Legend, Mister Simpson, Dead at 36
A local football legend is dead in his mid-30s, and the cause remains hazy. Mister Simpson, 36, died on June 20, according to the Hamilton County Coroner. Simpson is known in the community for his outstanding football career in arguably the best high school football team in Cincinnati-area history: 2004 Colerain High School (15-0). He…
How You Can Help the Family of the Three Boys Killed in Clermont County
Editor’s note: The details in this story may be disturbing to some readers. A community still in shock and mourning the brutal deaths of three children is asking for support. The New Richmond Youth Sports Association has started a fundraiser selling t-shirts to support the Doerman family. Chad Doerman, 32, confessed to planning and carrying…
Kentucky Abortion Providers Want to Dismiss Challenge Against Near-Total Abortion Ban
In a surprise move, Kentucky’s two licensed abortion providers have asked a judge to dismiss their case seeking to overturn the state’s near-total ban on abortion. The joint motion on behalf of Planned Parenthood and EMW Women’s Surgical Center comes just before the anniversary of the June 24, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike…
Calling all Film Nerds: Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival is Seeking Volunteers
The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine, is seeking volunteers for this year’s festival. Organizers plan to present over 50 films in a variety of Cincinnati venues, including Music Hall, the Contemporary Arts Center, the Art Academy of Cincinnati and Woodward Theater. The…
Voter Deadlines Approaching for Ohio’s August Special Election
Deadlines are coming up quick for Ohio voters participating in the Aug. 8 special election over State Issue 1, which seeks to make it harder for voters to amend the Ohio Constitution by raising the threshold from 50% to 60% and increasing the number of counties from 44 to 88 when it comes to collecting…
In ‘Asteroid City,’ Wes Anderson Stages an Alien Invasion as Only Wes Anderson Can
Insistently eccentric, involuted and reflexive, Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City will likely only reinforce his detractors’ animus toward the filmmaker’s elaborate but undeniably insular world-building, but admirers — and I’m among them — will delight in the dizzying variations he works on signature themes and tropes. Although Asteroid City sometimes comes perilously close to the Rube…
Are You Ready For It? Nonprofit Hosts Ticket Raffle for Taylor Swift’s Cincinnati Concert
We just want to stay in that Taylor Swift haze — Ms. Swift is stopping by Cincinnati on her “Eras Tour” Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 for two once-in-a-lifetime performances. And if you were one of the (many) fans that missed out on tickets after that Ticketmaster fiasco, here’s your chance to win…
Cincinnati Works: More Mentors are Needed to Slow Down Skyrocketing Youth Shootings
Mitch Morris is trying to keep up with the rising number of children and teens getting shot in Cincinnati. “Two [shootings] back-to-back about a month ago,” Morris said. “We had two teens shot up here in Winton Hills. That’s why we try to stay out here and stay visible in the community.” Morris leads the Cincinnati…
CVG Airport Sucks for Summer Travel, According to New Report
You might have to be more willing to go with the flow and plan ahead if you’re flying out of CVG International Airport soon. A new report from Forbes Advisor says the airport is one of the worst for summer travel. Out of the U.S.’s 100 busiest airports, CVG ranked as the sixth-worst for summer…
Augusta Distillery Bourbon Named Best in the World at Prestigious Competition
A Northern Kentucky distillery is getting some national recognition after being named the Best Bourbon in the World at an event many call the Oscars of the spirit industry. Augusta Distillery won the honor at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for their Buckner’s 13-year single barrel expression. The competition featured more than 3,700…
OTR Cocktail Bar Lost & Found Featured in Esquire Magazine Show ‘In Transit’
Whimsical cocktail bar Lost & Found, among other bars, restaurants and other Cincinnati attractions, was recently featured in the Esquire magazine show In Transit, during host and editor-at-large Dave Holmes’ visit to the Queen City. In Transit follows Holmes as he visits cities across the United States and their must-see spots. Each episode features a…
Ohio Redistricting Slated for Later this Summer, Senate President Predicts
Once the Ohio two-year budget cycle is finished by June 30, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman expects work to begin again on redistricting for statehouse maps, with September as a likely date for them, he told reporters last week. Both Ohio’s U.S. Congressional district maps and statehouse maps were declared unconstitutional gerrymanders multiple times by…
Ohio Lawmakers and Religious Lobbyists Coordinate on Anti-Trans Legislation
Text messages obtained by the Ohio Capital Journal through public records requests show Ohio lawmakers and religious lobbyists from the Center for Christian Virtue coordinating on anti-trans legislation moving through the Ohio Statehouse. Brought forward on Feb. 16, House Bill 6 — otherwise known as the Save Women’s Sports Act — has become one of the…
34 Kids Have Been Shot in Cincinnati in 2023
After a June 17 shooting in South Fairmount, the total number of kids that have been shot in Cincinnati this year has climbed to 34; more than triple that of 2022. Saturday’s shooting happened around 9 p.m. at the 2200 block of Quebec Road, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. Emergency response crews arrived to…
Could Kentucky Approve the Use of Psychedelics to Treat Opioid Addiction?
The commission that manages the state’s opioid-settlement money voted June 13 to hold two public hearings to discuss the idea of funding development of an opioid-use disorder treatment using the psychedelic drug ibogaine. Two members of the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission questioned the idea, one saying it seems to benefit a company developing a treatment,…
Guest Commentary: Pride Month Would Not Exist as We Know it if Juneteenth Did Not Happen
This commentary was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. Why so loud June? June has become an incredibly significant month in America. Companies are figuring out how to incorporate LGBTQ+ Pride into their daily existence visibly and boldly. It can get really colorful. With the racial and social justice uprisings…
ArtsWave Announces Plans for Black and Brown Artist Showcase and African American Arts Grant Program
In celebration of Juneteenth, ArtsWaves, the nonprofit engine for arts in Greater Cincinnati, announced plans for its third-annual artist showcase, the “Truth & Healing Artist Showcase,” which is part of their Black and Brown Artist Program. The showcase will feature new works by 18 of the area’s leading Black and Brown artists at the National…
How a 100-Year-Old Clinic in Hamilton County is Connecting Adults with Gender-Affirming Mental Health Care
This story contains topics related to suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 to get in touch with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Karla Perry gets lunch every week with her dad, but it’s not always the happiest of occasions. “My dad says he’s doing his best to tolerate…
New Westwood Ice Cream Shop Offers Classic Dips and Boozy Slushies
The summer just got a little sweeter: New ice cream shop Aubrey + Zach’s opened in Westwood Friday. The shop is adjoined to W Bar + Bistro on Epworth Avenue in Westwood’s Business District. A grand opening celebration was held Friday morning. Aubrey + Zach’s menu features ice cream, as well as milkshakes, with flavors…
The Rockin Taco Festival is Heading Back to Covington Plaza
Take in the view of the Cincinnati skyline during this culture-packed weekend filled with Mexican food, family activities, music, vendors, and your choice of margaritas, ice-cold beers, Ole Smoky Moonshine frozen drinks or nonalcoholic beverages. The third-annual Rockin Taco Festival is sure to spice up your weekend with over a dozen Latin singers and dance…
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater’s ‘Footloose’ Director Shares His Vision for the Summer Production
Cincinnati’s Warsaw Federal Incline Theater is back with another hit summer show. This production of Footloose, a musical about a teen who moves into a small town and helps overturn a ban against dancing, is an adaptation based on the 1998 Broadway musical and is on the Warsaw stage until June 25. Warsaw Federal Incline…
Yelp Says the Best Lobster Roll in Ohio Can Be Found in Milford
If you’re wondering where the best place to get a lobster roll nearby this summer is, Yelp says it’s *cue Mike Castrucci’s voice* in Milford. Yelp recently listed the best lobster rolls in each state, with Milford’s The Governor taking the prize for Ohio. The Governor’s lobster roll is an often-featured special made with lobster…
Prosecutors: Clermont County Man Lined Up, Executed Three Young Children
Editor’s note: The details in this story may be disturbing to some readers. New Richmond school leaders are responding after a Clermont County man allegedly brutally shot and killed his three sons, ages 3, 4 and 7, on June 15, according to the Clermont County Sheriff’s office. The shooting happened Thursday around 4 p.m. at…
You May Be ‘The 1’ To Win Taylor Swift Floor Seats By Helping Neighbors in Need
It’s definitely not a Cruel Summer — Taylor Swift is stopping by Cincinnati on her “Eras Tour” Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 for two once-in-a-lifetime performances. And if you were one of the fans that missed out tickets after that Ticketmaster fiasco, here’s your chance to win some and help vulnerable neighbors in…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Senate Republicans Aim to Make Poor Families Suffer Even More Enormous Hardship and Pain
Every day that the Ohio Statehouse is in session is a dangerous day for the most vulnerable Ohioans. On Thursday, the unconstitutionally gerrymandered Republican supermajority in the Ohio Senate passed their version of the two-year state budget, attacking poor families’ access to affordable housing, food and medical care. All of these things are already severely…
Kentucky’s Juvenile Detention System Still Struggling With ‘Critical Staffing Issues’
Despite salary increases, persistent understaffing is forcing a shuffling of Kentucky juveniles being held in detention. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice plans to move girls from a detention center in Campbell County to one in Boyd County for an estimated 90 days in response to staffing difficulties. The boys being held in Boyd County…
City Leaders Apologize for Racist 1948 “Master Plan,” and 4 Other Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Cincinnati city leaders made clear this week that past city officials directly targeted Black residents when decimating a large section of the West End to build I-75 in the 1950s. While the apology to the community was long overdue, Mayor Aftab Pureval said remedies have already begun. Kroger is working with the FBI to investigate…
Kroger Releases Statement After 7th Cincinnati-Area Bomb Threat in One Week
Another Kroger location, this one near University of Cincinnati’s campus, received a bomb threat around 4 p.m. on June 14. UC Emergency- Police responding to emergency reported on 1 W Corry Blvd. Please keep clear of area. Be observant/take action as needed. More info so — UC Public Safety (@UCPublicSafety) June 14, 2023 UC Police…
Cookie Chain Dirty Dough Cookies Opening First Greater Cincinnati Location This Month
The war of the cookie chains will soon make its way to Cincinnati as Utah-based Dirty Dough Cookies prepares to open its first franchise in Anderson Township at the end of the month. According to Dirty Dough’s website, the chain started in a dorm room kitchen in Tempe, Arizona, and is now rapidly expanding across…
Guest Commentary: Why a Federal Judge Found Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law Unconstitutional
The drag shows will go on. At least for now. On June 2, 2023, Judge Thomas Parker, a Trump-appointed federal district court judge in western Tennessee, ruled that Tennessee’s “Adult Entertainment Act” violated the First Amendment’s free speech protection. The act had been passed by the Tennessee Legislature and signed into law by Tennessee Gov.…
There’s a ‘Yarty’ in Cincinnati this Weekend
yART stands for Yard Art and there’s a “yARTy” in Cincinnati this weekend. Combine the wholesome fun of a yard sale with the careful curation of local artists and you get an event full of all kinds of unique art and entertainment – and yes, it’s actually in someone’s yard. In the name of accessibility…
Ohio Bill Banning Trans Athletes Added to Bill to Limit Health care for LGBTQ Youth
A bill that would prevent trans athletes from participating in Ohio women’s sports was woven into a bill that would limit health care for LGBTQ+ youth and passed the Ohio House Public Health Policy Committee — all in the same meeting. House Bill 6, dubbed the “Save Women’s Sports Act”, was added to House Bill…
More and More Kids are Getting Shot in Cincinnati
Seven people were shot on the night of Tuesday, June 13 on the west side of Cincinnati, including two minors, furthering the recent trend of younger shooting victims in the city. A 36-year-old man was shot on Gracely Drive in Sayler Park around 7:20 p.m. on June 13, Lt. Jonathan Cunningham of the Cincinnati Police…
Sound Advice: CityBeat Predicts One of Taylor Swift’s Surprise Songs at Paycor Stadium
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 14 print edition. Taylor Swift is reclaiming her girlhood one sold-out stadium show at a time, and she’s coming to Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium on June 30 and July 1. The Ticketmaster-breaking sale for “The Eras Tour” perfectly foreshadowed the record-breaking craze that has been the “Eras,” um, era.…
Sound Advice: Toad the Wet Sprocket Aims to Make Upcoming Cincinnati Appearance ‘All You Want’
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 14 print edition. When Toad the Wet Sprocket’s “All You Want 2023 Tour” arrives at the Taft Theatre later this month, the seats will surely be filled with fans ready to sing along. MTV darlings in the early ‘90s, the band (made up of Santa Barbara, California, pals…
Sound Advice: My Morning Jacket to Bring Sonic Tunes to Cincinnati
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 14 print edition. My Morning Jacket brings their larger than life sound and cosmic live show to town from just down the road. Frontman Jim James’ expressive vocals and songwriting alongside the high-powered and dynamic band propelled My Morning Jacket to being one of the most revered bands…
Sound Advice: Counting Crows are Here to Prove that Classic Rock is not Extinct
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 14 print edition. Every time it looks like classic rock may finally be extinct, a sonic relic from the past, some veteran band steps up and still proves its vitality and connection to rock’s vintage years. Consider the Counting Crows, who began their illustrious career in 1993 with…
Young the Giant is Taking their Immersive Tour to Cincinnati to Promote their Latest Album, ‘American Bollywood’
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 14 print edition. Young the Giant head out on tour this summer in support of American Bollywood, an album that is easily the most ambitious and complex work to date from the band. Written primarily by singer Sameer Gadhia, whose parents moved from India to the United States…
Enjoy Authentic Italian Food at Newly-Opened VV The Italian Experience in Mt. Lookout
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 14 print edition. A new café and shop, VV The Italian Experience, opened in April on Mt. Lookout Square, promising to dish up an authentic Italian experience in the Queen City. Owners and husband-and-wife team Melissa and Andrea De Giorgi moved from Italy to Cincinnati eight years ago…
Review: Hyde Park’s Al-Posto Serves up Elevated Italian Fare with a Stunning Backdrop
This story is featured in CityBeat’s June 14 print edition. The home of Teller’s of Hyde Park for 25 years reopened this spring as “Italian-inspired” Al-Posto, an Italian phrase which translates to “at the spot.” Based on one weeknight dinner, it seems that the restaurant already is a hit – and for good reason. I…
American Airlines Just Made it Easier to Fly From Cincinnati to Cancun With Nonstop Flight
American Airlines is launching a new nonstop flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Cancun later this year, officials announced Wednesday. This is the first international destination from CVG for American Airlines. Service is expected to start weekly from Dec. 9 to March 30, 2024. Passengers can begin buying tickets on Sunday, June 18.…
The B-Line Celebrates National Bourbon Day By Adding Five New Stops Along The Trail
In honor of National Bourbon Day today, The B-Line, a group of Northern Kentucky bourbon-centric distilleries, bars and restaurants, has announced five new stops along the self-guided trail. Joining the ranks of The B-Line are Pompilio’s in Newport; Revival Vintage Bottle Shop, Lisse Steakhuis and Knowledge Bar & Social Room in Covington; and Caproni’s on…
Ohio Ballot Board Approves Language for 60% Amendment Proposal Along Party Lines, Again
One day after an Ohio Supreme Court ruling, the Ohio Ballot Board revised the language for State Issue 1, the Aug. 8 proposal asking voters to require future constitutional amendments clear a 60% supermajority for passage. The court ordered board members to fix inaccuracies in the ballot language they adopted about a month ago. And…
Ohio Lawmaker Polls: Governor Should Decide Education Leader, State Laws Should Regulate Bathrooms
Recent polling of the Ohio General Assembly showed majority lawmaker support for executive-branch level selection of the new Ohio Department of Education leader, and legislative regulation of school bathroom policies. The polling, conducted regularly by Gongwer News Service and Worth PR, showed expected partisan splits on issues regarding education, children, and parents. Democrats polled by…
