Eat All the $7-$8 Burgers You Can During Cincinnati Burger Week
What’s a more essential summer meal than a burger? Luckily, you’ll have the chance to try a host of $7 to $8 burgers during Cincinnati Burger Week, July 7-13. Back for its 11th year, Cincinnati Burger Week brings meat-lovers and vegetarians alike savory, mouthwatering burgers from over 100 local restaurants. You can also track your…
Pop-Up Dunch Blurs the Lines Between Dinner and Lunch, Past and Present
This story is featured in CityBeat’s May 31 print edition. After a decade in the industry, Chad Esmeier and Michael Villareal are at the helm of their new pop-up, Dunch, a nomadic dining concept where they put nostalgia at the forefront. The name is a joke. No, really — it started out as a saying between…
Do You Know Your HB 6 From 8 From 68? Here’s Your 2023 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legislation
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. Over 490 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the United States since the start of the year. This is both a new record and more than double the number introduced in 2022, according to the ACLU. Due to…
Sound Advice: Dex Romweber to Play at Southgate Revival House in Support of New Record, Good Thing Goin’
This story is featured in CityBeat’s May 31 print edition. Underground music legend Dex Romweber is known for his passionate performances and recordings exploring new territory in old forms — breathing new life into older musical traditions. As frontman of the influential rockabilly-punk duo Flat Duo Jets, Romweber influenced a new generation of musicians with…
Sound Advice: ’80s and ’90s Indie Rock Band Pixies to Perform at Andrew J Brady Music Center
This story is featured in CityBeat’s May 31 print edition. Here comes your band. When thinking of indie rock bands from the late ’80s to the early ’90s — bands that helped to redefine the alternative rock scene — it’s difficult not to place the Pixies on the top of your list. With songs about…
Leveling Up: Level One Bar + Arcade Offers Pinball, Nintendo Video Games and Creative Cocktails
This story is featured in CityBeat’s May 31 print edition. While plenty of adults these days have a nostalgic connection to arcade video games, it was a love for pinball that gave rise to an arcade bar called Level One. And much like playing a game of pinball, a bit of luck helped the bar’s…
Bruce Cockburn’s New Album, O Sun O Moon, Takes Listeners on a Hopeful, Honest Quest
This story is featured in CityBeat’s May 31 print edition. Over the course of his 53-year career as a solo recording artist, Bruce Cockburn has won admiration for the finely crafted imagery and poetically descriptive details of his personal and political songs, the subtly emotional quality of his vocals and the virtuosity of his guitar…
An Artistic Quest for Calm: Wave Pool Hopes to Slow Down Speeding Drivers With a New Art Installation in Camp Washington
This story is featured in CityBeat’s May 31 print edition. Wave Pool is taking art to the streets this summer with the mission to create safer roads through their Art for Pedestrian Safety project. Wave Pool executive director Cal Cullen recalls a handful of occasions that Wave Pool’s building has been crashed into by vehicles…
Sound Advice: Legendary Jazz Musician Pat Metheny Brings Side-Eye Project to Memorial Hall
This story is featured in CityBeat’s May 31 print edition. What if a legendary jazz performer invited up-and-comers to collaborate on a project that blended his new music with his classic songs, encouraging the youngsters to add fresh interpretations? That’s the thinking behind guitarist extraordinaire Pat Metheny’s 2021 Side Eye album, which features drummer Marcus…
Cincinnati Ballet Provides Immersive Dance Experience with Second-Annual Bold Moves Festival
This story is featured in CityBeat’s May 31 print edition. The Cincinnati Ballet is closing out its 2022-2023 season with the second-annual Bold Moves Festival, featuring world-renowned choreographers’ work across two programs, interactive events and immersive performances, providing an opportunity for many to experience a new style of dance. The festival features two programs held…
The Show Must Go On: How Cincinnati’s Music Venues Are Still Surviving Challenges Brought On By The COVID-19 Pandemic
This story is featured in CityBeat’s May 31 print edition. In March of 2020, music venues across the world were forced to temporarily close as cases of COVID-19 began to rise. For the first time ever, Cincinnati’s music venues had to think outside the box to give locals the one thing they desperately needed amid…
Cincinnati Museum Center Gifted Original Design Records of Union Terminal’s Interior Designer
Furniture, personal papers, drawings and business records of the man responsible for Union Terminal’s interior Art Deco style have found a new home at Cincinnati Museum Center. French-American architect and interior designer Edgard Sforzina is one of the artists behind the Art Deco masterpieces inside former train station and now-museum Union Terminal. Now, thanks to…
School Bus Stolen From Cincinnati; Indiana Police Chase Driver Through Multiple Corn Fields
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the school bus was stolen from Grand Avenue; the bus was stolen from Grandview Avenue in East Walnut Hills. A man is in police custody after stealing a school bus in Cincinnati and driving more than an hour west to Shelbyville, Indiana, plowing through multiple…
Organizations Hosting AAPI Heritage Month Closing Party in Walnut Hills
Several organizations are helping end Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this week with a fun celebration. Cincinnati’s AAPI Heritage Month Closing Party will be held at Five Points Alley in Walnut Hills on Thursday, June 1 from 5-9 p.m. The event is free and is put on by Asianati, Asian American Pacific…
Terrorism and Travel Advisories Issued for LGBTQ+ Americans Ahead of Pride Month
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. On May 24, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory, confirming a heightened threat of anti-LGBTQ+ violence ahead of Pride month. The advisory warns that institutions, individuals and events associated LGBTQ+ communities will become “likely targets of…
Anti-Abortion Groups Warn of Potential ‘Late-Term Abortions’ in Ohio. Experts Say Term is False.
Opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment have said Ohioans should be wary of legalizing abortion for fear of “late-term abortions.” But medical experts and abortion rights advocates are quick to point out that the term isn’t used in reproductive health. In a recent publication by the Catholic Conference of Ohio, the group encouraged standing against…
Cincinnati Police Get $10 Million Boost in Proposed 2024 City Budget
The first draft of the next Cincinnati budget includes increases for the Cincinnati Police and Fire Departments but a decrease to the overall General Fund as the city endures rising inflation and braces for a possible recession. As the pandemic continues to fade in the city’s rearview, so do American Rescue Plan dollars once used…
Catch Some Live Music Outside This Summer at These Greater Cincinnati Concerts
Jam out by day, and sing under the stars at night: Cincinnati’s concert season is back in full swing. From Riverbend Music Center’s PNC Pavilion to PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation in Newport, your nights are sure to be rocked away. Check out which venues are the best for your summer nights below: Riverbend Music Center’s…
Disney’s Live Action Remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’ is a Sanitized Multicultural Fantasy in Search of a Lot More Soul
There’s nothing like watching a live-action remake of a Disney animated movie to remind you how much times have changed. The Little Mermaid, the Mouse Factory’s latest redo of a beloved cartoon classic, manages to be an even safer update of the G-rated original, which already took Hans Christian Andersen’s sad fairy tale and made…
When Asked about Holocaust Deniers, Ohio Sen. Cirino Said Colleges ‘Should be About Accepting Even Views That are Uncomfortable’
Ohio state Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, danced around a question about college professors interacting with a student with “a dissenting view” of the Holocaust on May 24 during the House Higher Education Committee Meeting. State Rep. Casey Weinstein, D-Hudson, asked Cirino, “If a student had a dissenting view about the Holocaust, which there is a very…
Biden Student Debt Relief Plan Revoked in U.S. House Vote
The U.S. House on May 24 voted to overturn the Biden administration’s one-time student debt relief plan that is currently on hold awaiting a Supreme Court decision expected within weeks. Before the 218-203 vote on the resolution, the White House said President Joe Biden would veto it, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has the…
Small Business Owners Could Receive $10K from Hamilton County, and Four Other News Stories You Might Have Missed this Week
Starting a small business comes with big bills, but Hamilton County launched a new Office of Small Business to help boost your small business dreams. Speaking of business, opponents of a bill at the Ohio Statehouse that would ban gender-affirming care for minors want lawmakers to stay out of theirs. And finally, a handful of…
‘Survivor’ Hosting Casting Call on Put-in-Bay on June 15
Survivor will bring its search for contestants for its 47th season to the islands of Lake Erie in June. Cleveland’s Channel 19 will be hosting the affair on June 15 at two locations on Put-in-Bay (The Boardwalk, 341 Bayview Ave., and The Keys, 227 Bayview Ave.) from noon to 4 p.m. that day. Producers will…
Spousal Rape Loophole Continues in Ohio, Despite Years of Bipartisan Support
Members of Ohio’s General Assembly have tried to close a loophole that protects spouses from being charged with sex offenses for years without success. Bipartisan sponsors have once again introduced a bill that would eliminate exceptions for spouses in cases of rape, sexual battery, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, gross sexual imposition and sexual…
Ballot Measure Making it Harder to Amend Ohio’s Constitution Facing Second Lawsuit
The organization One Person One Vote has filed a new Supreme Court case related to an August amendment proposal looking to make it more difficult to change Ohio’s constitution. The organization has already challenged lawmakers’ attempt to place the question, which would raise the bar for voters to pass amendments from 50% to 60%, on…
NBA Champ Stephen Curry is Releasing a Bourbon With the Help of Boone County Distilling Co.
Soon a new Kentucky bourbon will hit the shelves, thanks to a partnership between a Northern Kentucky distillery and an NBA legend. Four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry is launching his own spirit, Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The bourbon was a joint venture between Curry’s SC30 Inc., Napa Valley’s Amuse Bouche…
‘This is None of Your Business.’ Ohioans Testify Against The Proposed Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. A third hearing was held on Wednesday for HB 68, the “Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act.” If passed, the bill would ban gender-affirming care in the state of Ohio. It would also prohibit physicians from prescribing cross-sex hormones or puberty…
Cincinnati Parks’ System Ranks as One of the Best in the Country, According to Study
Cincinnati Parks are getting national praise and recognition after Trust for Public Land released its annual rankings, with the Queen City’s parks system placing sixth out of the largest 100 U.S. cities. Trust for Public Land is a nonprofit with the mission to “create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for…
Over-the-Rhine’s Oldest Street Festival Second on Main Returns for 19th Year
Second Sunday, Over-the-Rhine’s oldest street festival, is coming back this summer for its 19th year. The neighborhood festival is free and runs from June through September on historic Main Street. Featuring vibrant arts and music programming, a diverse lineup of vendors, the Pet Wants Water Bark and a biergarten and lounge, Second Sunday on Main…
Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival to Debut Stories from Around the World — Including a Business in Norwood
More than 50 films that represent over 12 countries and countless unique stories make up this year’s Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival. The three-day event is not only the first of its kind in the nation, but, as of last year, was ranked among the top film festivals in the world. In 2022, MovieMaker magazine named…
Travel Back to 2003 for American Idol Alums Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken’s Tour Stop at Memorial Hall
Fans of the OG American Idol (with the Simon Cowell sneer, Randy Jackson’s famous “It’s gonna be a no from me, dawg” line, Paula Abdul’s overall intoxicated-appearing demeanor and paying 10 cents to text your vote in) will get to relive the excitement of the early aughts as Season 2’s winner, Ruben Studdard, and runner-up,…
Ohio Trans Youth Health Care Ban Sponsor Claims No Religious Motive, But Sermon Suggests Otherwise
A four-year-old recorded sermon given by Ohio state Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, may shine a light on the religious motivations behind Ohio’s proposed health care ban for trans youth. The sermon, which was posted on the YouTube channel of Fremont Baptist Church, where Click is a pastor, shows Click defending conversion therapy and suggesting that homosexuality…
Ohio Republicans Introduce Bill to Ban Trans Students From Bathrooms in Schools and Universities
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. More than 20 Ohio Republicans have signed onto a bill that would restrict bathroom access for transgender people at all Ohio schools and universities. HB 183 was introduced on Tuesday by Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Adam Bird (R-New Richmond), along…
Only About Half of Cincinnati’s Pools are Slated to Open by June 12
Looking for a way to cool down as temperatures rise? As lifeguard shortages continue, Cincinnati Recreation Commission will only open about half of the city’s pools by mid-June. The 3CDC-managed Ziegler Park pool opened earlier in May but now requires weekend reservations to limit overcrowding. The city will open three more pools for Memorial Day…
New Fantasy-Themed Craft Brewery and Meadery Fabled Brew Works Opening in Erlanger
In fantasy literature, all the best quests begin in a tavern. It’s where villagers gather ‘round tables with mead in hand, trading tales, or where a weary traveler stops for a drink and meal only to have their plans upturned by a wizened, old man with a task only they can do. These taverns are…
Small Businesses Get a Big Boost From New Hamilton County Office and Grants
Hamilton County residents can strengthen their small business or get their idea off the ground thanks to a new county office and grant program. The Hamilton County Commissioners’ office held its first-ever Small Business Day on May 22 at the Sharonville Convention Center to mark the opening of the new brick-and-mortar Hamilton County Office of…
Queer is Punk: Trans-Owned Awarewolf Apparel in Cincinnati Delivers Subtlety With Sharp Edges
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. When Landon Reed founded Awarewolf Apparel in 2015, he never expected the queer clothing and lifestyle brand to grow so quickly. Within a year, Reed was able to quit his job at Zumiez, the Seattle-based streetwear brand, and focus on Awarewolf…
Onolicious Hawaii Opens New Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in Downtown Cincinnati
Onolicious Hawaii is officially graduating to a new brick-and-mortar restaurant Tuesday. The Hawaiian barbecue joint recently moved out of its 120-square-foot food stall in Oakley Kitchen and into a space in Court Street Plaza downtown. Owner Vincente Benedett says he’s excited to join the burgeoning food and entertainment district of Court Street Plaza. “Our previous…
Guest Commentary: Ohio Republican Attack on Higher Ed Will Devastate Our Widely Respected Colleges and Universities
Bad news, Buckeyes. Ohio has officially gone down the Florida rabbit hole on Ohio State University and every other public college and university in the state. The new abnormal of legislative extremism in Columbus hit a whole new level of atrocious last week with passage of a bill “to rescue higher education in Ohio from…
The Tome Bookstore in Mt. Washington to Close, But That’s Not the End of Their Story
A beloved Mt. Washington bookstore is slated to close this summer, but that’s not all to be written, say the owners. The Tome Bookstore announced Monday, May 22 that they will shutter their brick-and-mortar store on Beechmont Avenue July 1. They say despite their patrons’ best efforts, there wasn’t enough community support to keep them…
Report Details Fast-Growing CEO Tax Loophole Giving Multi-Millionaires Huge Retirement Advantages
A new report shows that a group that least needs to shelter its retirement savings — multi-million-dollar CEOs — enjoys far more generous tax benefits than the average working stiff. And that assumes the working stiff even makes enough to set some money aside in a 401(k). The report, published Thursday, May 18 by the…
Former One Directioner Niall Horan Bringing Solo Tour to Cincinnati Next Summer
Another former member of the legendary boy band One Direction is bringing his solo act to Cincinnati next summer. On Monday, Niall Horan announced dates for “The Show” Live on Tour – his biggest tour yet and his first headline act since 2018’s Flicker World Tour – including a stop at Riverbend Music Center on…
Cincinnati’s Oldest Record Store, Mole’s Record Exchange, is Closing
A Clifton store that’s been selling music and providing happy memories for many since 1974 is shutting its doors for good next month. On Facebook, Mole’s Record Exchange, Cincinnati’s oldest record store, said it will be closing permanently on June 3, just shy of its 49th anniversary. “We are confirming the rumors…. Mole’s Records (&…
Guest Commentary: Pro-Life Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron Needs to Say What He Values Most — Children or Gun Rights
The morning after Kentucky’s primary elections, when all talk centered on newly-minted GOP nominee Daniel Cameron and whether or not he would pick Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles as his running partner, I was sitting on my back porch, reading about the recovery of Louisville Police Officer Nick Wilt. Wilt was shot in the head five…
Opinion: The Cincinnati Reds’ Smaller Payroll Shouldn’t Stop Them From Winning
It can be done. Small-market baseball can work, this despite the enormous economic disparities of the least level playing field in professional sports. While the Reds were falling to last place amid a weekend sweep by the New York Yankees, the two best records in the game belonged to two of the three smallest payrolls.…
Road Trip? Study Says Ohio is a Top State to Vacation in This Summer
As people start making summer travel plans, Cincinnatians apparently don’t have to go too far to get to a top vacation spot, according to a recent study from Gambling.com. In fact, we’re already here. This study looked at the best states to vacation in this summer, with Ohio taking the fifth spot, behind Virginia, Florida,…
Fox News Digs Up 2021 Cincinnati Public Schools Memo That Mentions Trans Students
Cincinnati Public Schools is pushing back against an article posted on the Fox News website that resurrects an excerpt from a 2021 Cincinnati Board of Education memo. The article, posted May 18, says the board instructed the district to “consider reporting child abuse to child protective services if a student’s parents are unsupportive of his…
Sample and Vote For Your Favorite Cocktails at Cincinnati Alchemy Fest This Weekend
You can help decide which of Cincinnati’s bartenders make the best drinks at the annual Cincinnati Alchemy Fest this weekend. Smoke Justis is hosting Alchemy Fest Sunday, May 21 from 2-8 p.m. Fifteen crafty local bartenders will compete in a preliminary round – five to each round. Each 45-minute preliminary round will be sponsored by…
Ohio Ballot Board Approves Language for August Amendment Proposal Despite Objections
The Ohio Ballot Board has approved language for an August ballot measure from Ohio Republican lawmakers. The proposal asks voters whether to make it harder to pass future constitutional amendments by requiring 60% of the vote. The board’s two Democrats and an outside organization currently suing to block the August election criticized the ballot language…
Andrea Pallaoro’s Beautifully Rendered ‘Monica’ Portrays a Trans Woman’s Return to Her Terminally Ill Mother
After seeing Monica, the new film by Italian writer-director Andrea Pallaoro, I’m sure opinions will be divided. Shot in a narrow aspect ratio and composed almost entirely of static shots, Monica could be dismissed as a chilly exercise in rigid formalism. Other (harsher) critics will label its heavy subject matter and infrequent bursts of levity…
Black Market Botox Seized in Cincinnati by Feds, and Four Other Cincinnati News Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
Whether its drugs or Botox, this week’s news reminds us to be careful about what you put in your body. Federal authorities in Cincinnati seized a bonkers amount of black market Botox and other cosmetic injectables earlier this month, and they’re urging people to err on the side of caution when looking for ways to…
Call for Opponent Testimony to Ohio HB 68, Which Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care
This story was originally published by the Buckeye Flame and republished here with permission. A third hearing will be held on May 24 for HB 68, the “Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act.” If passed, the bill would ban gender-affirming care in the state of Ohio. It would also prohibit physicians from prescribing cross-sex hormones…
Tom Sandoval & The MOST Extras to Perform in Cincinnati Later This Month
Even to those less inclined to watch reality television, the term “Scandoval” might be vaguely familiar. In March, it was revealed that Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss, longtime cast members on the Bravo reality television show Vanderpump Rules, were having an affair. To put it plainly, what has ensued since their affair was exposed has been…
Miami University Faculty Vote “Yes” to Unionizing, But State Bill Could Prohibit Faculty Strikes
Tenured and tenure-track faculty at Miami University have voted to form a union, with 65% of eligible faculty voting in favor of the union. The votes were tallied at the State Employment Relations Board in Columbus on May 17 after a two-week long mail-in election and a year-long campaign from the Faculty Alliance of Miami…
Katie Couric’s Coming to Cincinnati to Help Present the Holocaust and Humanity Center’s Upstander Awards
A TV journalism legend will be in Cincinnati this June to help honor local people who are fighting for what’s right. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center recently announced the finalists for their 2023 Upstander Awards. The Upstander Awards recognize individuals in the region who use their character strengths to stand up…
Looking to Sell Your Home for Cash? Read This First
You’ve seen the ads in your neighborhood. They’ve flashed across your television and buzzed your phone to life at odd hours. The slogans and phone numbers might change, but the pitch is the same: “We buy houses for cash.” Thousands of real estate investors across the country use a variety of techniques to find potential…
Ohio Senate Passes Higher Education Bill to House that Could Significantly Alter the Ohio College Experience
The Ohio Senate passed a massive higher education bill that would significantly alter college campuses. Wednesday’s 21-10 vote comes a week after changes and clarification were made to Senate Bill 83, which was introduced by state Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland in March. SB 83 now moves to the House for committee consideration. Republican state Sen.…
A New Oyster Restaurant is Moving into the Former PearlStar Location in Over-the-Rhine
Fans of PearlStar and its oysters were devastated when the restaurant abruptly closed its doors in February. But now, a new dining option is moving into its place in Over-the-Rhine and bringing its own oyster and seafood dishes with it. Veteran restaurateurs and owners of The Pony and Liberty’s Bar & Bottle Garth Lieb and…
One-Woman Magic Show About Consent and Animal Rights Heads to Cincy Fringe Festival
A one-woman magic show about agency, consent and animal rights is coming to Cincinnati’s 20th annual Cincy Fringe Festival. Magic For Animals comes from the production designer of Oscar-nominated film Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Liz Toonkel. The show, in partnership with Los Angeles Performance Practice, will include thought-provoking acts of magic that mirror…
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s 2023-2024 Season Will Debut ‘Slice-of-American-Life’ Shows
In a recent phone conversation with Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s Lynn Meyers, I mentioned that her company’s audiences love what ETC does — premiering shows not seen locally. It’s a fact borne out by many subscribers, who renew even before the next season’s shows have been announced. Meyers acknowledged the truth of this, but also added,…
Cincinnati’s American Sign Museum Restores and Showcases Rare, Historic Holiday Inn Sign
Back when neon signs weren’t reserved for the Las Vegas strip, they littered highways, byways and towns across the U.S. Bright, blinking lights lured travelers to nearby attractions like diners, hotels or casinos. And one iconic sign stood out among the lot. In the ’50s, The Holiday Inn Great Sign was an icon of the…
Hey, Cincinnati, You Only Have a Few Days Left to Apply for the Red Bull Flugtag
Time is running out for you to sign up for a once-in-a-lifetime chance for you and your friends to take flight over the Ohio River. Red Bull is bringing its Flugtag – an event that challenges teams to build a flying machine and pilot it – to Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove Saturday, Aug. 12.…
How to Test Your Cocaine and Other Drugs for Xylazine
Xylazine, or “tranq dope,” a drug with “flesh-eating” effects, has been found laced into the wider illegal drug supply in Ohio and across the country. An Ohio organization that combats overdoses is now offering ways to find out if your drugs are cut with the deadly “zombie” drug. The SOAR Initiative (SOAR stands for Safety,…
The Two Bills Battling to Reform K-12 Social Studies Curriculum in Ohio
Ohio legislators on both sides of the aisle are hoping to change how students learn about things like government affairs and history. On one side, Democrats and supporters presented their argument for changing the model curriculum for K-12 social studies in a press conference on Tuesday, May 16, with members of education associations and minority…
Ohio Republicans Choose to Fight Abortion Amendment the Hard Way
Earlier this month the Ohio Republican Party central committee met in a downtown Columbus ballroom. The state party has a lot to celebrate. Republicans across the country underwhelmed in 2022, but not in Ohio. The GOP carried the big-ticket statewide races, won every state supreme court race and two ballot measures. But the prevailing mood…
It’s Official: The National’s Homecoming Festival is Returning to Cincinnati This September
Have The National gods finally smiled upon Cincinnati? Yes, yes they have. The National’s Homecoming Festival is officially returning to Cincinnati Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-16. It’ll be the first time since its inaugural 2018 edition that the festival will come to Cincinnati. Billboard called the event a “ritual of renewal, discovery and surprises in…
