Events: You Tarzan, She Jane
Geoff Raker Jane Goodall at the Cincinnati Museum Center It all started with a loincloth. And not the one Johnny Weismuller wore. Seeing one of filmdom's earliest hunks in his signature role left a bad taste in the mouth of primatologist Jane Goodall. "That's not Tarzan!" she remembers saying when she first saw the…
Peter Case
Peter Case It's a distant memory now, but Peter Case is considered one of the grandpappies of the Power Pop movement, thanks to his role in influential bands like the short-lived Nerves and the not-much-longer-lived Plimsouls in the early '80s. Case has made an amazing, convincing transformation into one of the best Americana/Folk singer/songwriters…
Why Not Buy Nothing?
At exactly what point do we have enough stuff to achieve the American dream? When we have the three-bedroom house, two-car garage and white picket fence? When we have the in-ground pool and hot tub? How about the winter home in Florida? Or the industrial-sized kitchen, home theater and gold-plated espresso machine? A few years…
News: Sprawl Kills
David A. Rowe An environmentally-friendly housing project in Cleveland, EcoCity Cleveland, uses solar power for dramatic savings on utility costs. Sprawl is a product of more than a desire for new homes and good schools — it's propelled by fear, racism, conservative land developers, outdated tax structures, restrictive zoning and fragmented local governments. Sprawl…
Diner: Middle of the Road
Diners at Feldy's Fine Food & Spirits get a feedback form to rate the food, the service, the setting — basically what I'm supposed to evaluate here. The range goes from 1 to 5, 1 being "Poor" and 5 being (and I quote) "Customer Delight." I found that proud detail to be tellingly charming. You…
Listings
Art Opportunities 97X COMMUNITY GALLERY AND ARTISAN GROUP — A virtual art gallery of digital art, photography, sculpture, poetry, food and art has opened its doors on the pages of elaine.garver@abilitiesfirst.org or vicki.fleming@abilitiesfirst.org. ACLU OF OHIO — Volunteers are needed for the Southwest Chapter of the ACLU of Ohio. Our interests are in the areas…
Home Work
Juliet: Romeo, oh Romeo When will thou cease this needless suffering? Does not thy evening end in savage misery having alighted to and dismounted from my balcony in dark and gloom of night? Does not this nocturnal pageantry weigh heavy on thy heart, thy loins burning in agony as the mind searches for a more…
2144 Selim Ave.
Jymi Bolden Address: 2144 Selim Ave., South Fairmount Owner: Wayne and Vickie Eccard Value: $137,200 Year Built: 1898 Comments: This large building has six bedrooms and three bathrooms, according to the Hamilton County Auditor's Office. "I've had a series of misfortunes with the building," says owner Wayne Eccard. He says there was a burglary…
Music: The Zen of Zak
Singer/songwriter Zak Morgan makes smart children's music that doesn't make parents cringe. Zak Morgan is psyched. With his second CD due out in January, the Cincinnati musician has been crisscrossing America, recording with some of the biggest Folk and Alternative Rock names in the business. "The coolest part was getting David Wilcox," Morgan says.…
News: Young Pride
The Greater Cincinnati Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgendered and Questioning Youth Summit has a serious purpose, but that's not to say it won't also be fun. The free conference, which meets from 8:30 a.m-10 p.m. Saturday at Northern Kentucky University, provides an opportunity to learn about GLBT issues in a supportive environment. The program features workshops…
Locals Only: : Mallory
Mallory Together for a little over a year, 2002 finds local Indie Rock trio Mallory celebrating a debut disc and numerous local music accolades, however the band will tell you their destiny was cemented early on by the sum of its parts. "The first time the three of us played in that dank basement…
News: Closed Doors, Open Wounds
Jymi Bolden Victoria Straughn of Citizens Concerned for Justice led a caravan to Clermont County to protest what she called the hiring of "rogue cops" by suburban police departments. Protesters marking the anniversary of Roger Owensby Jr.'s death should not be intimidated by the police officers watching them, Victoria Straughn told a rally in…
Head Job
I use humor. I use it to diffuse the stereotype of the angry black bitch and to stunt my hate-filled, presumptuous and bigoted growth. I guffaw to keep from screaming. Seth wanted to rub my head. He should've asked first. The answer still would've been a hell no. But I deserve the option. Last weekend…
Out on the Town
Walking Away Once in a while the distinct urge to run away strikes me. The idea of getting away from it all, even if just for a few hours, is a treasure. Sometimes a hot bath will do just the trick. Other times I feel the need for south of the border. Imagine lying poolside…
