Sound Advice: Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ Tour Comes to Cincinnati
Billie Eilish was a thing before she could even sing — or at least that’s what she thinks about her evolution from a 14-year-old homeschooled “weirdo” to the world-renowned artist she is today. “I’ve never felt like a singer,” Eilish said in a recent interview with Vogue. “I’ve never had that as my identity. The…
Sound Advice: The Last Waltz Tour 2024 Brings Legendary Lineup to Cincinnati
An all-star lineup of musicians is coming together to perform music from the night of The Band’s 1976 last concert, which featured a cast of some of the biggest names in music. The lineup includes legendary Grammy-winning producer and go-to collaboration guy Don Was, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers members Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench,…
New CCM Dean Pete Jutras Focuses on Growth and Innovation at University of Cincinnati
Pete Jutras took over as dean of the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and Thomas James Kelly Professor of Music on Aug. 1, arriving with an impressive background in teaching, administration and innovation. He taught piano and piano pedagogy at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music for 18 years, receiving national…
Cincinnati Archdiocese Cuts Ties with Girl Scouts
Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr announced the Archdiocese of Cincinnati would be ending its relationship with the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, due to their “impoverished worldview regarding gender and sexuality.” In a letter published on Oct. 28 and shared with the roughly 500,000 Catholics in the region, Schnurr wrote that “Scouting…
Trouble Looms for Frisch’s as Two More Locations Ordered to Vacate Premises
Over a dozen Greater Cincinnati area Frisch’s Big Boy restaurants are in danger of closing, with eviction cases in several local counties set to go before judges in the coming days and weeks. In September, Frisch’s landlord, Orlando real estate company NNN Reit, filed eviction notices for more than 20 Southwestern Ohio Frisch’s locations, including…
Skate into the Holiday Season at the UC Health Ice Rink at Fountain Square
Nothing says winter or the holiday season in Cincinnati quite like ice skating downtown. The UC Health Ice Rink will open for the season Nov. 2 at Fountain Square, and this year, no reservations are required. After being the only place in the Tri-State area to offer the chance to drive a bumper car on…
Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Here Yet, but Kentucky is Among States Getting the Rules Ready
Early one morning last year, as state Rep. Josh Bray left his small town of Mount Vernon in southeastern Kentucky to make his way to the Capitol in Frankfort, he decided to count how many drivers he saw texting or distracted by something else. He quit counting after 24 when he saw a truck driver…
Immigrants Contribute Billions to Ohio Economy, Bolster Workforce
Immigrants have contributed billions of dollars to the Ohio economy over the years, according to a new national study. The study conducted by immigrant workforce development group Upwardly Global and the American Immigration Council, showed in taxes alone immigrant households in Ohio paid $7 billion in 2022, with $2.4 billion of those in state and…
Review: The Second City Shines in its 65th Season
At the age of 65 you might think that The Second City, the legendary Chicago comedy troupe, would be ready to retire. But between now and the holidays, there’s strong evidence at the Cincinnati Playhouse’s Shelterhouse Theatre that no one is slowing down. This is the fifth time that Second City has brought a comedy…
BLINK 2024 Lit Up Cincinnati with Art and Music, But Newport Could Shine a Little Brighter
On the third weekend in October, I had the pleasure of visiting one of Greater Cincinnati’s most well-known attractions, BLINK, the nation’s largest immersive light and art festival. The festival spanned from Thursday, Oct. 17 — kicking off with the BLINK parade — to Sunday, Oct. 20, and featured illuminated murals, projected installations, light sculptures…
Relive the Early Aughts at the Pop2000 Tour at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
That’s hot: Don your best trucker hats, puka shell necklaces and low-rise jeans and get out your Sidekick to text your BFF because the music of the 2000s will be back in Cincinnati for one night only this winter. The era of “Bye Bye Bye,” “All or Nothing,” “On the Way Down” and “Summer Girls”…
Indiana Death Row Inmate Joseph Corcoran Files to Reopen Appeal Window
Legal counsel for an Indiana man on death row have petitioned for the Allen County Superior Court to throw out a two-decade-old ruling that struck the option for post-conviction relief. Joseph Corcoran was convicted of murdering four people in Fort Wayne in 1997 and was sentenced to death in 1999. It wasn’t until earlier this…
Experts: Don’t Necessarily Expect to Know the Winner on Election Night
Anybody who lived through the 2020 election probably doesn’t want to hear this, but a panel of expert last Thursday said it’s likely that we won’t know who our next president is going to be on Nov. 5. Results announced on Election Night are far from official. Those don’t come for weeks. Rather, they’re projections…
The Koch Network is Spending Millions to Support Candidates Throughout Ohio
Whether on your doorstep or in your mailbox, political fliers are impossible to avoid during a presidential election. In Hamilton County, one flier gained voters’ attention for all the wrong reasons. The ad proclaimed “Tim Landsman’s Policies Are Dangerous,” and featured a photo of the U.S./Mexico border, alleging the candidate “prevented critical monitoring of terrorists…
CityBeat Talks with Creator Behind ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’ Ahead of Cincinnati Book Tour Stop
You may have seen the account on Instagram: photos of colorful and symmetrical buildings and real-life places that evoke a sense of adventure and whimsy, scenes that make you go, “That could be in a Wes Anderson film.” Accidentally Wes Anderson (@accidentallywesanderson on Instagram) was born from couple Wally and Amanda Koval’s desire to have…
Controversial Commentator Jordan Peterson Adds Cincinnati Stop to Lecture Tour
A polarizing cultural commentator has announced an added stop in Cincinnati to his pre-book tour lecture series. Jordan Peterson, an author and public figure with a doctorate in clinical psychology, has been touring the nation with a lecture that explores themes from his upcoming book, “We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine.” Now,…
Cincinnati Zoo Staffer Loses Thumb Following Bonobo Bite
A Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden primate care team member was taken to a hospital Friday morning after a bonobo bite left the staffer with a “partially amputated” thumb, according to zoo officials. A spokesperson for the zoo told CityBeat the incident happened behind the scenes in the Jungle Trails habitat. “During morning rounds, a…
Voices of America Country Music Fest Announces Second Headliner
West Chester will be getting a little bit country again next summer with the return of the Voices of America Country Music Fest. From Thursday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, some of the biggest names in country music will be hitting the stage at Voice of America MetroPark for the third-annual festival. On Friday,…
Ohio’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Overturned by Hamilton County Judge
A Hamilton County judge has permanently overturned Ohio’s six-week abortion ban that had been tied up in court since its inception in 2019, but was put into effect for several months after Roe. v. Wade was overturned. Hamilton County Judge Christian A. Jenkins had already temporarily stopped enforcement of the law when the case entered…
Ohio Spent Nearly a Billion Dollars on Private School Voucher Scholarships in 2024
Ohio spent nearly a billion dollars on private school scholarship programs for the 2024 fiscal year, the first full year with near-universal school vouchers. The total scholarship amount for Ohio’s five private school scholarship programs was $970.7 million, according to final data from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Well more than a third…
Review: ‘Saturday Night’ Film Captures the Chaos Behind SNL’s Iconic Debut
On Saturday, October 11, 1975, I took my new girlfriend/future ex-wife on a date. We were only about three and a half months into our relationship, so still very much in that initial getting-to-know-you phase. She lived with her parents about 30 minutes outside of my hometown in Michigan, and when I picked her up…
Pete Rose’s Family to Hold Public Visitation at Great American Ball Park
Those who wish to pay their respects to the “Hit King” Pete Rose will be able to do so at Great American Ball Park this November. Rose, a former Cincinnati Reds player and member of the Big Red Machine, passed away last month at the age of 83 at his home in Las Vegas. On…
Study: Ohio is the Spookiest State in the U.S.
Maybe this comes as no surprise to anyone in or near Ohio, but Ohio is the spookiest state in the country, according to a recent study by High 5 Casino. With Halloween almost upon us, High 5 Casino wanted to see which states ranked the highest in spooky factors, including haunted attractions, horror-themed escape rooms,…
Organizers: BLINK’s 2024’s Asianati Night Market Drew a Record Crowd
Fan-favorite BLINK activation Asianati Night Market returned for the 2024 festival, bringing with it plenty of delicious food, interactive games and displays to celebrate Asian culture — all of which helped draw a record-breaking crowd, according to organizers. During BLINK, the immersive activation transformed Court Street Plaza into an authentic, bustling Asian night market. Organizers…
An Ohio Supreme Court Candidate Forum was Held on Tuesday but Republicans Didn’t Attend
Even though all six Ohio Supreme Court candidates were invited to speak at a recent forum held in partnership by the City Club of Cleveland and the Ohio Debate Commission, only the Democratic candidates showed up. The three Democratic candidates — incumbent Justice Michael Donnelly, incumbent Justice Melody Stewart, and Judge Lisa Forbes — spoke at the…
Checking Out the Key Indiana House Races up for Grabs this Year
The entire Indiana House is on the ballot, with nearly 170 Hoosiers vying to claim one of 100 seats. Some districts have three-way races and others are guaranteed to have new officeholders after incumbents left. Candidates in competitive districts are optimistic about their chances. But about three-dozen incumbents face no opposition at all. Republicans hold…
Roney’s Opens New Location in Cleves
Milford fast-casual restaurant Roney’s, best known for its cowboy-themed decor and roast beef sandwiches, celebrated the grand opening of its new restaurant in Cleves Wednesday. The new Roney’s opened at 151 Cooper Ave. in the former Roy Rogers space. Roy Rogers announced last month that it would be closing that location after less than two…
An Inside Look at How the Hamilton County Board of Elections Keeps Your Vote Safe
Since the 2020 election, concerns about foreign interference, cyberattacks and uncounted votes have grown among the American public, prompting many to question the security of their ballots. With Election Day less than two weeks away, officials are ramping up efforts to reassure voters about the integrity of the electoral process. In this atmosphere of voter…
Two Spooky NKY Attractions Added to ‘Kentucky After Dark’ Program
Two spooky attractions in Northern Kentucky were added to a passport program that highlights some of the best haunted travel stops in the Commonwealth. Kentucky After Dark was launched in 2023 to promote the spookiest sights in the Commonwealth — from haunted houses and ghost tours to UFO sighting spots and a paranormal museum. The…
Live Immersive Horror Experience Coming to Taft Theatre
Enter at your own risk, and prepare for a fright — “Insidious: The Further You Fear,” a live immersive horror experience, is coming to Taft Theatre in January to bring a night of terror you’ll never forget. Based on the popular film series, Insidious, this live theatrical show is hosted by Specs and Tucker, the…
Rock Legends Unite for an Unforgettable Weekend at Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
The Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival has dropped its lineup of rock and metal mayhem for the 2025 festival, jam-packed with rock legends. The four-day festival will take place at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus from Thursday, May 8 to Sunday, May 11, and will feature headliners Korn (Thursday), Metallica (Friday and Sunday) and…
Taylorville: A Taylor Swift Tribute Band is Coming to Ludlow Garage
The ultimate homage to pop sensation Taylor Swift is making its way to Ludlow Garage on Dec. 29, and you don’t want to miss it. Taylorville: A Tribute to Taylor Swift is a tribute band based out of St. Louis that performs all across the Midwest, featuring vocals by Sinead Angele Fahey, with accompanying music…
PAC with Ties to Richard Uihlein Donated $500,000 to Ohioans for a Healthy Economy Action Fund
A conservative group heavily funded by Republican megadonor Richard Uihlein — who has supported candidates who falsely denied the results of the 2020 election — donated half a million dollars to a PAC with ties to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce over the summer, according to recently published Federal Election Commission data. The Fair Courts…
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Announces Six Voter Fraud Indictments Two Weeks from Election Day
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced six indictments for voter fraud Tuesday stemming from referrals made by Secretary of State Frank LaRose earlier this year. Even as Yost insisted on the importance of the investigations and prosecutions he sought to calibrate the scope of the issue. Voting is a “sacred right” Yost insisted, and the…
‘Rutka’ at the Playhouse: A Message of Hope from the Darkness of WWII
When news of Cincinnati Playhouse’s production of Rutka: A New Musical came out — a story based on a young Jewish girl’s diary during World War II — some people wondered if it might be similar to The Diary of Anne Frank. Truth to tell, these are different stories, even though both girls were born…
Black Voters in Ohio will be Impacted by Issue 1
Opponents of Ohio’s Issue 1 redistricting reform claim it would be bad for communities of color. Supporters of the proposal to replace politicians with a citizens commission point to the ways the current maps crack and pack Black voters. The Issue 1 proposal would replace the current Ohio Redistricting Commission made up of seven elected…
Report: Billionaire Investors Driving Homelessness, Housing Costs
A shortage of affordable housing in the U.S. is driving up rents and mortgages and keeping many without homes. A report published Monday points to an important cause of the problem: billionaire investors parking their money in real estate and keeping homes vacant. The report by the progressive Institute for Policy Studies points out a…
Evan Nolan Sits Down with CityBeat to Discuss New City Council Appointment, Backlash
Evan Nolan is the newest member of Cincinnati City Council, taking the seat formerly held by Reggie Harris, who resigned in September to join the Biden administration. An attorney for law firm Katz Teller with extensive ties to the Hamilton County Democratic Party, Nolan was one of six finalists for the council seat interviewed by…
Shahzia Sikander’s ‘Collective Behavior’ Comes to the Cincinnati Art Museum This February
Collective Behavior, an exhibition by renowned artist Shahzia Sikander, will premiere at the Cincinnati Art Museum and Cleveland Art Museum in February 2025. The exhibition is a compilation of Sikander’s journey as a feminist, Pakistani, Muslim, American artist and presents over 100 pieces of art across multiple mediums spanning her 35-year career. After receiving her…
Fireball Giving Away Free Shots in Honor of Cincinnati Bengals’ First AFC North Win
Cincinnati Bengals fans are breathing a sigh of relief after the team’s first AFC North win Sunday (and second win in a row and third overall win), defeating the Cleveland Browns 21-14. And a division win means Fireball Whisky, an official Bengals sponsor this year, is offering fans a chance to win a free shot…
Rhetoric Versus Reality: Addressing Common Misconceptions about Immigration
MYTH: Immigrants increase crime rates Among the most persistent political talking points raised by opponents of immigration is that migrants bring crime with them into the U.S. “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best,” former President Donald Trump famously said on the campaign trail in 2016. “Has anybody ever seen the movie…
New Record Store to Open in Over-the-Rhine
A local music enthusiast is taking his love of music to the next level. Cincinnati native Timothy Henninger will open a record store on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine later this year. For Henninger, opening a record store continues a lifelong passion for vinyl records and music. “I’ve had so many memorable experiences in record stores…
More than 660,000 Ohioans Have Already Voted in the 2024 Election
More than half a million Ohioans have cast their ballot in the election so far. Combining absentee and early voting, more than 660,000 Ohioans have voted as of Friday morning, according to the Ohio Secretary Of State. A majority have been through early voting, which takes place at your local county Board of Elections. Early…
Sound Advice: Ghoul Gala Returns to MOTR Pub with Girl Gordon’s Electrifying Halloween Bash
On Oct. 25, musical powerhouse Girl Gordon will be presenting the second-annual Ghoul Gala at MOTR Pub in Over-the-Rhine. Decked out in Halloween attire, this local quartet will fill the room with their aggressive and melodic original songs, shaking the foundations of one of Cincy’s favorite venues. In 2022, Jerika Hayes (bass), Hannah Blanchette (guitar),…
Sound Advice: Award-Winning Cuban Group Buena Vista Social Club to Visit Cincinnati
Though Americans have been allowed to visit Cuba since 2016 (though not for what they consider to be “tourist activities”), few Americans ever make this exotic trip. But all is not lost, since the Buena Vista Social Club orchestra still export their authentic brand of Cuban music to cities all over America, including Cincinnati. Ry…
Sound Advice: Folk Legend Judy Collins Brings Decades of Hits to Memorial Hall
Every decade since the 1960s, folk/pop singer Judy Collins has released at least one album. In fact, she’s released more than 60 albums during her career, including 36 studio albums. In 1961 she released her first record, A Maid of Constant Sorrow. However, she’s best known for the Joni Mitchell-penned “Both Sides Now” — which…
Sound Advice: Punk Pioneer Richard Lloyd of Television Rocks MOTR Pub this Month
Richard Lloyd, innovative and influential guitar player and founding member of essential punk band Television, will perform at MOTR Pub on Oct. 23. Lloyd grew up in New York City, associating with the biggest rock and roll acts of the ‘60s and ‘70s in his teen years, hanging around concert halls and learning what it…
Third Eye Brewing Releases Limited-Time ‘Star Trek’ Beer
Beam us up, Third Eye Brewing Company, because this Sharonville brewery has released a limited-time beer in celebration of the Cincinnati Comic Expo this weekend. “Star Trek Powers of Illusion – Talosian Lager” was made in collaboration with the Cincinnati Comic Expo and the Federation of Beer. This interstellar brew was released Friday and will…
Nonprofit Transform Cincy is Raffling Off Two Tickets to See Taylor Swift in Indianapolis
You can enter for the chance to win tickets to see Taylor Swift in Indianapolis and help a Cincinnati nonprofit that supports transgender and gender nonconforming youth at the same time. Local charity Transform Cincy is raffling off two center-stage, row 33 floor seats for Swift’s Friday, Nov. 1 concert at Lucas Oil Stadium, the…
Lying, Liars, and the Lies that they Tell
When politicians lie to us, they are tacitly calling us stupid and weak. Stupid enough to believe their lies; weak enough to accept them. As such, lying is a contemptuous act. Humans are social creatures. Lying is anti-social, and a debasement of both human nature and the trust and order on which we have built…
Guns: Where do Trump and Harris Stand?
This is one in a series of States Newsroom reports on the major policy issues in the presidential race. A mass shooting at a Georgia high school in September thrust the issue of gun violence to the forefront of the presidential race. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agree that gun violence…
Cincinnati Animal CARE Looking for the Person Who Threw a Dog Over Its Fence
Hamilton County’s open-intake animal shelter, Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC), is asking the community for help identifying a person who threw a dog over a 6-foot fence into the facility’s play yard. CAC says the incident happened Wednesday just before 6 p.m. Surveillance video shows a car pull up alongside CAC’s fence. A person, who cannot…
Ohio Election Administrators say their Workers are Overworked, Underpaid, and Strained by Attacks
Ohio’s local election workers are overworked, underpaid and strained by conspiratorial attacks, and the state could be doing more to leave politics out of the election process, according to a voting rights group who talked with local election administrators. All Voting is Local Ohio partnered with research firm Public Circle, LLC, to study the evolution…
Both Sides Criticize Current Redistricting System During Ohio Issue 1 Forum
At an Ohio Issue 1 forum Wednesday, both sides criticized Ohio’s current redistricting system, but supporters of the proposed amendment said it would stop gerrymandering by removing politicians from the process, while opponents said it would create other problems. The Citizens Not Politicians Issue 1 proposal on the ballot would replace the current Ohio Redistricting…
Northern Kentucky Native Adrian Belew Discusses Legendary Career Ahead of Cincinnati Show
Adrian Belew is one of one. The Northern Kentucky native’s 50-year musical odyssey gained momentum in the late ’70s as a guitar guru for a who’s who of rock royalty — from Frank Zappa, who “discovered” him, to David Bowie, who once called him a “promising young Kentuckian.” Then there is his eclectic, creatively restless…
New Over-the-Rhine Brewery to Open for Sneak Peek During BLINK
A new brewery is temporarily opening its doors in Over-the-Rhine this week, just in time for BLINK. Mellotone Beer Project, located in the former Taft’s Ale House at 1429 Race St., will open for the first time Thursday, Oct. 17 for a sneak peek during BLINK. Dennis Kramer-Wine, the former director of culture and founding…
Aspiring KY Actress Charged with Murder, Abuse of Mother’s Corpse
A Kentucky woman has made national headlines after state police discovered the remains of her 68-year-old mother behind their small-town home, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder have added to its peculiarity. Torilena Fields, 32, of Mount Olivet has been indicted in Robertson County, Ky., on charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering…
The Cincinnati Anime Film Festival Returns this Month with a Spooky Twist
The Cincinnati Anime Film Festival is returning on Oct. 26 to the Hollywood Drive-In Theater in College Hill, located in the parking lot of Manga Manga, but this time with a family-friendly spooky twist. The festival, presented by comic book shop Manga Manga, debuted in June with a screening of Ghost In The Shell, and…
This Year’s Largest Supermoon Arrives Tomorrow: Here’s How to Check it Out
Prepare for an out-of-this-world sight tomorrow night, as the largest supermoon of the year will come into view over the eastern horizon. A supermoon occurs when the full moon occurs at a time when the moon is closest to the Earth, making it larger and brighter in the sky. This will be the third out…
Cincinnati Storytelling Festival Returns to Westwood this November
The fourth annual Cincinnati Storytelling Festival returns to Westwood this November for a weekend of fairy tales, scary stories, comedic chronicles and everything in between. The Cincinnati Storytelling Festival was co-founded four years ago in 2020 by professional storyteller and theater artist Paul Strickland, with the ultimate goal of bringing people of all ages and…
What Does Springfield, Illinois in 1908 Tell Us About Springfield, Ohio in 2024?
Lying about Black people is nothing new in political campaigning. Despite the thorough debunking of false rumors that Haitian immigrants were eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio, former President Donald Trump and his GOP allies insist on repeating the lies. “If I have to create stories,” admitted JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, “that’s what I’m going…
JD Vance Takes a Stand Against Skyline Chili Ice Cream
No, it’s not photoshopped — JD Vance has taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce that he and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will put a halt to a rumored collaboration between two Cincinnati dining staples if elected. On Oct. 15, a Redditor posted in the r/Cincinnati and r/Kroger forums that they had…
Spend your Halloween at the Lloyd House Castle’s Sinners and Saints Party
This Halloween, your plans just got a little bit spookier, and tastier. Cincinnati’s Lloyd House Castle is hosting their Sinners and Saints-themed Halloween party on All Saints Day and is encouraging you to bring your best costume, heavenly dish and sinful drink. The Lloyd House Castle is rich with Cincinnati history and has served as…
LaRose Shares ‘Exclusive Announcement’ on Election Integrity with Anti-Abortion Group
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has provided an announcement on election integrity “exclusively” to anti-abortion Ohio Right to Life, the group said in a Monday press release. It contains a link to a YouTube video in which LaRose talks about how Ohio elections are safe because the nuts and bolts of the process are…
