What Should Judges Know About the Experts They Use?
The Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas regularly appoints psychologists to evaluate child custody cases, but how much do judges know about the psychologists they use? Apparently not enough. Domestic relations judges often assign Michael Borack, a Cincinnati psychologist who specializes in child custody evaluations and domestic violence, to meet with parents. Borack says he…
Food, drink, etc.
What's the latest buzz in food downtown? Looks like it's from SISTER HONEY BEES, a new "restaurant" that specializes in individual delivery and lunch catering. At www.sisterhoneybees.com you'll find a complete rundown of the food selections — cold salads, hot meals, fruit and lunch crepes and sandwiches. From the Web site you can order individually…
The Power of Words
I thought it would make a pretty good story. Six DAAP graduates move to Portland, Ore. — some knowing each other, some not, some with jobs in hand, some unemployed. They find nirvana in the Northwest. I ask them two questions: Why did you leave Cincinnati, and would you ever come back? They tell me…
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…
632 Race St.
Doug Trapp Address: 632 Race St., Downtown Year Built: 1919 Owner: Fifth Third Bancorp (with a lease controlled by Hardee's restaurant) Value: $560,500 Comments: It's been several years since anyone bought a burger inside this four-story building, which once housed a Hardee's restaurant and before that a Burger Chef. It's been many decades since…
Gary Gaffney’s Citywide Debut
Gary Gaffney is a veteran Cincinnati artist, but his artwork speaks directly to the new millennium. He makes use of everyday objects inventively. Religious icons, nature drawings and popular images are the foundation of his mixed-media objects. In a piece like "Connect," part of Gaffney's series of collages on display at Suzanna Terrill Gallery in…
News: Trial and Error
Jymi Bolden Attorneys Bill Gallagher, John Cranley and Mark Vander Laan (L-R) are collaborating to bring the Innocence Project to Cincinnati. Innocent people are wrongfully convicted in this country, and DNA testing has shown the cases aren't isolated or rare. While some claim that eventual exoneration proves the system works, what it proves is…
Drums and Tuba
Eccentric trio Drums and Tuba return to Cincinnati this week for what should be one of the more unusual shows to check out locally. Those still lamenting the loss of Dayton's Tooba Blooze over a decade ago will be happy to know that the tuba's place in Rock & Roll is alive and well…
Diner: Talkin’ Turkey
If Christmas is all about the presents, then Thanksgiving is definitely all about the eating. The menu is literally the meat and potatoes of the day. No one wants to mess with the blessed turkey, dressing and cranberry combination, the holy trinity of the holiday. This year, let how about giving thanks with something…
Home Work
I know what you're thinking. It's almost as if I can practically feel it. The layoffs resulting from corporate downsizing continue, and quarterly reports are as chilly and dismal as the weather with new cases of "Enronitus" reported almost daily. The potential for war lurks in the background, and retail sales forecast for the holiday…
Whirlygig: 53
In the Absence of Love Money can't buy love, but I was commenting to someone this week that it certainly gives one more options. His retort, "Or is it the illusion that you have options?" Either way, my point was that I'd rather live on love or the absence of love than be driven by…
Holiday List: ings
BRUMBLAY GARDENS' OPEN HOUSE — If you need hand-crafted holiday gifts like Christmas ornaments and spice jars, then you need to go to Brumblay Gardens' Christmas Open House. Also, check out the outdoor train display. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Through Dec. 1. 13130 Sparta Pike, Moores Hill, Ind. 812-744-4203. CHATEAU POMIJE'S ARTS…
Locals Only: : East Arcadia
Mike Montgomery East Arcadia If progression is any measure of success, then the members of the Cincinnati-based Punk band East Arcadia have surpassed even their own expectations by leaps and bounds. For a group of guys whose initial intentions in starting a band were to write songs, hang out with their friends and have…
Out Takes: Outtakes
Doug Trapp Jason Snell (left) of Readymaid with Thomas Condon at the Southgate House · I have seen the future of Rock & Roll, and it is … instrument switching? If you happened to attend the New Music Showcase at the Southgate House in Newport on Nov. 8, you just might think so. The…
Music: Earles of Wisdom
Steve Earle's song "John Walker's Blues," about "American Taliban" John Walker Lindh drew ire from conservative pundits, though none of them had even heard the song. Considering his new album Jerusalem examines the consequences of post-9/11 America, it seems fitting to be talking with Steve Earle on Election Day. From Tennessee you can almost…
News: The Right to Referendum
Jymi Bolden Loveland is denying citizens the right to vote on their future, according to David Miller (left) and Paul Elliott. A Revolutionary War veteran's estate is at the heart of a battle over Loveland's future. But perhaps even more significant than the conflict between commercial development and residential character is the struggle by…
Events: Strings (Re)Attached
Jymi Bolden Andy Wolf (left) and Jules Azzi have teamed up to create new musical instruments at Over-the-Rhine's Azzi & Wolf's Fine Violins, serving string players in Cincinnati and beyond. There are many ways to characterize the relationship between Jules Azzi and Andy Wolf: Friends, business partners and musical kindred spirits, they are also…
