Sound Advice: Viagra Boys, shame to Bring Catchy Punk to Woodward Theater
One of the most exciting shows to come to town this year will be at the Woodward Theater in Over-the-Rhine featuring two of the most significant punk bands to emerge in recent years: Stockholm, Sweden’s Viagra Boys and London’s shame (stylized with a lowercase S), along with Los Angeles band Kills Birds. All three bands…
Sound Advice: Cincinnati-Based Turtledoves to Serve Lush Harmonies at MOTR Pub
If you want to immerse yourself in songs bursting with lush harmonies and sweeping cinematic sounds, make your way to MOTR Pub. Turtledoves, a synth and guitar duo from Cincinnati comprised of Alex and Ashley McGrath, pride themselves on enveloping their live audience in musical colors and textures, taking the listener on a moody yet…
Cincinnati’s Alphas Comedy Troupe Empowers Women Through Creativity
Just as we celebrate shopping local, we also should prioritize laughing local — that’s where the comedy troupe Alphas can help. The all-women group performs an original variety show every month at Clifton Comedy Theatre and say they’ve sold out every performance in their half-year together. Alphas was founded by director Patricia Mullins and consists…
Artists Curate Music, Dance, Visual Art and Trusted Space in ‘Warmth’
In early 2022, Cincinnati artists Alex Stallings and Cj Wooten brought a new music exploration series to the Queen City. WARMTH Culture is led by queer individuals and people of color and is named for the safe and welcoming energy each event strives to create. With a focus on hip hop, R&B, and house music,…
Sound Advice: Jarobi Prepares DJ Show for BLINK Event at Woodward Theater
Jarobi, a founding member of the legendary and influential hip-hip group A Tribe Called Quest, is set to make an appearance at the Woodward Theater. The group came out of the Native Tongues collective of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s that also included hip-hop luminaries De La Soul. Jarobi is featured and acts as…
Cincinnati Author’s New Novel ‘Grave Things Like Love’ is a Sweet but Spooky Coming-of-Age Story
Elaine, the protagonist of Cincinnati-based young-adult author Sara Bennett Wealer’s latest release Grave Things Like Love, is known to her small town as “funeral girl.” The nickname isn’t a stretch — she lives above a funeral home that has been in her family since the 1800s. It’s assumed that she’ll one day take over her…
Kurt Vile Coming to Cincinnati with Plenty of Philadelphia Freedom
Kurt Vile can be hard to pin down — a long-haired, skinny-jeaned 42-year-old with melodies for miles and a mind that moves in unexpected directions. The Philadelphia-bred singer, songwriter and ace guitarist is a self-described musical obsessive, the kind of guy who immerses himself in every aspect of his chosen endeavor. Speaking to CityBeat via…
Affordable Eats: 25 Greater Cincinnati Spots to Grab a Meal for Under $13
With inflation sending grocery costs soaring, high gas prices and a looming recession, the saying “a dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to” feels more apt than ever these days, especially when it comes to dining out. It may seem like you can’t even grab lunch anymore without shelling out at least $15,…
Review: ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Pulls into Downtown Cincinnati for a Winning Whodunit
If you’ve been paying attention to the Cincinnati theater scene, you probably know that the Playhouse is not “in the park” this fall while construction wraps up on its new mainstage (the Marx Theatre, its longtime “big” theater, was recently demolished). As a result, three Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park productions will be presented elsewhere…
Pickup Truck Smashes into Alabama Fish Bar in Over-the-Rhine
The Cincinnati Police Department responded to a crash in Over-the-Rhine on Oct. 4, where a vehicle had careened into Alabama Fish Bar. According to officers, an allegedly intoxicated male had crashed his black pickup truck into the door of the restaurant, located at the corner of Liberty and Race streets. Police did not identify the…
6 Memorable Moments from the Cincinnati Reds’ Dismal 2022 Season
The Cincinnati Reds’ 2022 season won’t be one that fans or players will want to remember forever. Yes, there have been a few brilliant or funny moments, and individual players have tried to fill the big gaps that trades have wrought. Overall, though, this season is a dud, and CityBeat already is looking forward to…
Get Paid to Work the Polls in Hamilton County on Election Day in November
The Hamilton County Board of Elections says it still needs hundreds of poll workers to helm election-day operations on Tuesday, Nov. 8. “It takes a small army to put on an election for Hamilton County,” says Board of Elections director Sherry Poland in an Oct. 4 news release. “We still need 300 people to answer…
Rare Beer Fest Brings More Than 50 National Breweries to Rhinegeist in Over-the-Rhine
For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, Rare Beer Fest is returning to Rhinegeist’s taproom in Over-the-Rhine. The festival, which launched in 2017, brings together more than 50 breweries from across the country, serving “rare and sought-after offerings…not normally accessible to the Ohio market,” per a release. Rare Beer Fest is divided…
Concrete Barriers, Dedicated Bike Lanes Likely Coming to Girl Scout Bridge
It’s been more than a month since a driver struck and killed Gloria San Miguel on the Girl Scout Bridge connecting Newport and Covington, sparking a push to quickly install protective barriers for cyclists on the bridge. Devou Good Foundation — an organization that supports active transportation in Greater Cincinnati — was prepared to install…
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to Host After-Dark Performances in Outdoor Corn Maze This Month
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is bringing scary stories to tell in the dark to a whole new level. Throughout the month of October, the Playhouse will host outdoor, after-dark performances of Children of the Corn Maze: In Search of the Greenville Ghost as part of their “Off the Grid” series. This immersive experience will…
Local Noise: Cincinnati Band Lung Releases Powerful New Album ‘Let It Be Gone’
To help keep readers plugged into Cincinnati’s local music scene, CityBeat is highlighting album releases from local musicians in a monthly column entitled “Local Noise.” Lung may just be the hardest working band in Cincinnati. The duo, consisting of cellist/vocalist Kate Wakefield and drummer Daisy Caplan, frequently spends half a year or more on tour…
Clifton’s Mad Frog Demolished, Making Way for New Apartment Development
Clifton’s Mad Frog is no more. The decades-old, green-hued music venue and bar at 1 E. McMillan St. has been demolished after closing in July of this year. At the time, owner Aydin Kol — who purchased the property in 1996 and ran it for 26 years — wrote on Facebook that the closure was due to…
Here’s the Official BLINK Cincinnati Map to Guide You to All 101 Installations
The immersive BLINK art and light festival is getting ready to take over more than 30 blocks of downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky from Oct. 13-16. And this year, there’s even more to see — from an illuminated opening parade to a drone show to an Asian Night Market and the return of the Architects…
Cincinnati Bengals’ Sam Hubbard Launches ‘Hubbard’s Cupboards’ Charity Initiative in Mt. Healthy Schools
Four Mt. Healthy schools are set to benefit from the Sam Hubbard Foundation’s first program: Hubbard’s Cupboards. Stocked with school supplies from Crayons To Computers and healthy snacks from Kroger, the cupboards will offer much-needed help to students at each school. “Our goal with Hubbard’s Cupboards is to set students up for success by ensuring…
Cincinnati’s Wizard Pub Crawl Invites Revelers to ‘Drink Potions and Party All Night Long’
The sixth-annual Wizard Pub Crawl returns this year, and while there will not be any real wizard potions, there will be a lot of alcohol. On Oct. 8, all wizards, witches and muggles can “join hundreds of others as we celebrate wizardry, drink potions and party all night long,” says event producer Bar Crawl USA.…
Ohio Abortion Report Shows Slight Increase in 2021 Before Reversal of Roe v. Wade
The Ohio Department of Health’s latest annual count of abortions conducted in the state showed a slight increase in 2021, the year before Roe v. Wade was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court this summer. The data showed that 60% of abortions happening in the state were in pregnancies of less than nine weeks. Though…
Give Feedback on Metro’s Proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridors
Cincinnati Metro has unveiled four possible options for new rapid bus corridors that the agency says will allow riders to travel faster than ever. Brandy Jones, senior vice president of external affairs for Metro, says there’s a big difference between a regular city bus and bus rapid transit (BRT). “The closest comparison is if you’re…
Ohio, Kentucky Rank Among Top 10 States in Smoking-Related Deaths, Study Finds
Ohioans and Kentuckians are still dying in large numbers due to smoking-related illnesses and health complications. In a recent study by NiceRx, Ohio was ranked at No. 8 on a list of U.S. states with the highest smoking-related deaths, with 171 per 100,000 adults in the state dying in 2019. Ohio is also home to…
Welcome to ‘Blursday’: How Living in a Pandemic Distorts our Sense of Time
Time hasn’t made much sense since spring 2020 for many people, myself included. In February 2020, during the Before Times, my family traveled to Barcelona, a relatively carefree trip that now feels like a lifetime ago. Other times, I feel like I blinked, and three years vanished. How can my son be starting fifth grade?…
New Bronze Statue Celebrates West End Boxing Legend Ezzard Charles
There’s a new spot where Cincinnati boxing fans can go to reminisce about one of the city’s greats. City officials unveiled a bronze statue of World Heavyweight Champion boxer Ezzard Charles in the West End on Oct. 1. Charles, who grew up in Cincinnati, was known in the boxing world as the “Cincinnati Cobra” and,…
Level One Bar + Arcade to Open in Former 16-Bit Space in Over-the-Rhine
It’s “game on” again in Over-the-Rhine as Level One Bar + Arcade has signed a lease to open in the former 16-Bar Bar+Arcade space at 1331 Walnut St. This will be the second location for the Columbus-based Level One. And, similar to its Columbus flagship, the OTR Level One will offer a mix of “pinball…
Gov. Mike DeWine’s Initiatives to ‘Support Parents’ in Ohio Headed for Budget Cycle Next Year
Gov. Mike DeWine’s office has released a set of initiatives they say will work to improve child outcomes throughout the state, if passed in the next state budget. The “Bold Beginning” initiatives are broken down into “health care,” “family stability,” and “leading the way” categories, with a focus on health coverage for mothers and infants.…
Study: Weaker Concealed Carry Laws Linked to Increase in Gun Crimes, Including in Ohio
Weakened concealed carry laws are associated with an estimated 9.5% increase in rates of criminal assaults with firearms, according to recently published research published. That relationship is most pronounced in places that allow people convicted of violent misdemeanor crimes to carry a concealed firearm. Those states are associated with an estimated 24% increase in assaults…
The Plain Dealer Printed an “Overtly Transphobic” Ad, Shocking and Angering Readers
On Sunday, Sandy Varndell thumbed through her weekend edition of The Plain Dealer expecting to catch up on the latest local news. Instead, the founder and president of OutSupport—a Medina-based LGBTQ+ support organization—opened Ohio’s largest newspaper to an ad that stopped her in her tracks. A pattern of bigoted ads The ad was paid for…
$2 Specialty Tacos Are Back at 50 Restaurants During Cincinnati Taco Week Oct. 17-23
Taco lovers rejoice: a week of $2 tacos is right around the corner for the Fifth Annual Cincinnati Taco Week, Oct. 17-23. For the entire week, participating restaurants all around the Queen City will serve $2 speciality tacos. It’s like Taco Tuesday, but seven times as good. Some restaurants will offer as many as three…
These are the Cincinnati Restaurants Participating in the Asian Night Market During BLINK Cincinnati
If you need dinner plans for BLINK this year, the Asianati Night Market has your back. Brought to Cincinnati by the producers of Asian Food Fest, the Asianati Night Market will feature eats from 10 local Asian restaurants, according to a release. ”We plan on sending your taste buds on a trip throughout Asia,” JP…
Cincinnati is No. 13 in the USA for Vegans and Vegetarians, According to New Study
In a recent WalletHub report, Cincinnati ranked No. 13 out of the 100 largest vegetarian and vegan-friendly cities in the United States. This ranking is a large jump from last year’s report, which placed the Queen City at No. 45. WalletHub conducted their study by analyzing the 100 largest cities in the United States and…
Cincinnati Activist Iris Roley to be Inducted into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame
Cincinnati community activist and advocate for police reform Iris Roley is being inducted into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Iris Roley is a founding leader of the Cincinnati Black United Front and the city’s consultant for issues related to the Collaborative Agreement; a set of police-community relationship values outlined between CPD, Cincinnati Black…
A Cincinnati Artist Confronts Racism, Social Injustice with Latest Installment at Weston Art Gallery
Entering the Cincinnati Arts Association’s Alice F. and Harris K. Weston Art Gallery in the Aronoff Center for the Arts, visitors are immediately confronted with its latest installment, American+. Cincinnati-based artist Michael Coppage’s interdisciplinary excellence is solidified in this immersive experience, which challenges social injustice and racial disparities that exist in our language and culture.…
Decades of Hamilton County Court Documents Now Publicly Available Online
A new online system gives the public access to decades of Hamilton County court documents. Before, a public records request would need to be made for court documents, but now court records for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Court of Appeals, Domestic Relations Court and Municipal Court can be accessed online, according to…
Republicans Bring the ‘Yikes,’ and 8 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
It’s been a bangin’ sports week for Cincinnati, with back-to-back Bengals wins and FC Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium being called the best in the world. But of course, it’s election season, and you know what that means: never-ending attack ads. Catch up on the big headlines below. Hamilton County Judge Puts Ohio Abortion Ban on Two-Week…
Cincinnati Bengals Make History Twice with Big Win over Miami Dolphins
The Cincinnati Bengals are officially on a roll – and that means freebies for fans. The Bengals clobbered the Miami Dolphins 27-15 in front of 67,260 fans on Sept. 29 at Paycor Stadium – the team’s largest crowd in history. And in a second milestone for the history books, the Bengals did it while wearing…
Trans Homecoming Princess at Cincinnati’s Mariemont High School Advocates for Herself and Trans Youth
It has been quite the rollercoaster week for Cassie Steiner. The 15-year-old trans sophomore received a call on Tuesday, Sept. 27 with the wonderful news that she was voted in by her peers as homecoming princess at Mariemont High School. Less than 24 hours later, a second call came in letting the Steiner family know…
Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 10 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in October
Fall is in full swing: there’s a chill in the air, pumpkin flavor is back and giant skeletons are in front yards. Fall also signals the arrival of some new and returning beloved Cincinnati music events, from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra premiering avant-garde contemporary compositions as part of FotoFocus to an annual Halloween costume party,…
Guest Commentary: How the COVID-19 Pandemic May Leave a Long-Term Imprint on Our Health
At the start of another school year, I’ve been thinking about the differences between 2021 and 2022. Last year, many schools had mask mandates, testing programs and quarantine rules (SN: 3/15/22). This year, masking is optional and testing and quarantines are out (SN: 8/19/22). We’ve shed measures that stop the spread of the coronavirus and…
3CDC, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful to Install Artwork on Downtown Traffic Boxes
Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) and Keep Cincinnati Beautiful (KCB) are collaborating on a new project to beautify the city. 3CDC has been working on a project of its own to remove graffiti from city areas, including traffic boxes. To clean the units, it chose to partner with KCB, whose mission is to revitalize…
Everything to Know for the Cincinnati Bengals’ ‘Color Rush’ White Uniform Game Vs. the Miami Dolphins
Finally, it’s here! For years, Cincinnati Bengals fans have begged for white helmets, and the time has finally come. When the Bengals take on the Miami Dolphins at Paycor Stadium on Sept. 29, they’ll sport a new look that will be one for the history books. Below, get the lowdown on the new uniforms, the…
Jeff Ruby’s Downtown Steakhouse is Relocating to The Foundry Next Week
On Oct. 2, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse will serve its final dinner in its flagship location at 700 Walnut St. The award-winning Cincinnati eatery is relocating to the Foundry in Fountain Square. The new location will open its doors on Oct. 8. Dinner service for Oct. 2 is already at reservation capacity, according to a press…
Angilo’s Pizza in Sharonville Reopens After Year-Long Closure
Angilo’s Pizza in Sharonville is now open after being closed for nearly a year. In November, an SUV plowed into the store during operation. Due to the damage, the store was boarded up and closed indefinitely. But on Sept. 28, the local pizza chain shared on its Facebook page that the Sharonville location is now open for…
TQL Stadium Named Best in the World
TQL Stadium is less than two years old, but it already has had some impressive moments. The most recent? Being named the best venue in the entire world. Bi-monthly sports venue publication Mondo|Stadia named TQL Stadium as “Best Venue” for 2022 at the World Football Summit on Sept. 28. The publication commented that in addition…
15 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Super-Sized Weekend (Sept. 29-Oct. 3)
This weekend is so packed that CityBeat is adding two extra days to the usual event recommendations. Read on for sports, history, family fun, music and more. Thursday, Sept. 29 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins at Paycor Stadium Are you ready for some football? The Cincinnati Bengals are riding high off their first regular-season win…
Holiday Junction Train Display Returns to Cincinnati Museum Center This Holiday Season
Holiday Junction is returning to the Cincinnati Museum Center for its 75th appearance — and with it, the wildly popular and intricate Duke Energy Holiday Trains. The memorable tradition starts Nov. 11. A holiday season in Cincinnati seems like a waste without the annual visit to Cincinnati Museum Center for Holiday Junction. From a garden…
BLINK Festivities to Kick Off With Illuminated ‘BRIGHT Bike Ride’ Through Downtown Cincinnati
2022’s BLINK festivities will once again have an “unofficial” kick off with the dazzling and fun BRIGHT Bike Ride on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Art on the Street’s BRIGHT Bike Ride has very few restrictions and only one ask: Come ready to shine. Participants can bring bikes, skateboards, skates, scooters and any other wheeled device. Riders…
Tickets are Still Available to Deadmau5 Performance in Cincinnati This Weekend
Canadian music producer, DJ and LED enthusiast deadmau5 is bringing his “We Are Friends” tour to Cincinnati this weekend, Oct. 1, and tickets are still available. The “We Are Friends (WAF)” tour features a small collection of deadmau5’s favorite DJs and performers. The show will also feature a DJ set from NERO with support from…
Days of Knights, an Authentic Medieval Living History Event, is Returning to Lancaster Next Weekend
Looking for a “screen free,” historically accurate romp through history this fall? Well, that’s oddly specific. But, okay. A trip to Lancaster, Ohio, for Days of Knights on Oct. 8 and 9 can make it happen. Set in the sprawling 350-acre Charles Alley Nature Park, Days of Knights promises a fun, interactive and historically nuanced…
Cincinnati Museum Center’s 1940s Day Features Costume Contest and Vintage Fun
Take a step back in time at Cincinnati Museum Center’s 1940s Day on Oct. 2. Celebrating all that was gorgeous and fun about the 1940s (while still acknowledging the problems of the past), 1940s Day is a chance for history buffs, vintage clothing and car fanatics, and avid learners to come together under the shadow…
Hamilton County Judge Puts Ohio Abortion Ban on Two-Week Hold Once Again
A Hamilton County judge yet again kept an abortion law from being enforced as the lawsuit continues its way through the court. Judge Christian Jenkins pushed the abortion law back another two weeks in a ruling on Tuesday, Sept. 27, as confirmed by the ACLU, who represent abortion clinics in the lawsuit who are hoping…
New Ad Demands Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Apologize to Child Rape Victim: “Dave Yost, You Disgust Me”
A new campaign ad from Ohio attorney general candidate Jeff Crossman takes aim at current AG Dave Yost and his remarks about a 10-year-old rape victim who was forced out of state to obtain abortion care. “Dave Yost, you disgust me,” a Northeast, Ohio woman named “Geri” says directly to the camera in the ad.…
Gold Star to Celebrate Cincinnati Bengals’ White Uniforms with White Cheddar on Sept. 29
What are you doing Sept. 29? The only right answer is, “Watching the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins and eating some white cheddar-topped Gold Star coneys.” Gold Star will serve “White Bengal” white cheddar on all cheese-topped orders on Sept. 29, when the Bengals take on the Dolphins at home at Paycor Stadium. According…
‘Little Folk Singer’ Ani DiFranco Set to Play Madison Theater in October
Wanna relive the late-’90s DIY scene? Legendary singer-songwriter and feminist activist Ani DiFranco is rolling through Covington on Oct. 15 for a stop at Madison Theater. DiFranco originally was set to pass through Greater Cincinnati in fall of 2021 in support of her latest album Revolutionary Love, released that year. The tour was postponed due…
New Ad: Cincinnati Republican Steve Chabot Is Watching You Fuck
Big Brother is always watching – including in the bedroom, apparently. That’s the message behind ads targeting a handful of right-wing Republicans who have signaled an intent to prohibit contraceptives, including U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot, who leads the 1st Congressional District that encompasses much of Cincinnati. Separate ads, developed by the Democrat-supporting Progress Action Fund, use…
David Koechner from ‘The Office’ to Bring Laughs and Trivia to Cincinnati This Weekend
David Koechner, The Office’s Todd Packer, is doing a special run of stand-up performances as well as hosting an afternoon of The Office trivia at the Liberty Funny Bone on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. He’ll make five appearances while in Greater Cincinnati. Koechner is doing two stand-up shows each evening, but his special Saturday…
DJ Duo SLANDER to Perform at MegaCorp Pavilion on Heels of Full-Length Debut Release
Right around the time when electronic music was having a surge in popularity, Scott Land and Derek Andersen just happened to be sitting across from one another at a dance music festival in Los Angeles. After talking a bit and getting to know one another, they realized they were both students at the University of…
Scientists are Developing a Face Mask That Can Sense Airborne Viruses
Face masks — the unofficial symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic — are leveling up. A mask outfitted with special electronics can detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and other airborne viruses within 10 minutes of exposure, materials researcher Yin Fang and colleagues report Sept. 19 in Matter. “The lightness and wearability of this face…
Kentucky Doctors Remind Residents that COVID Boosters, Seasonal Flu Shots Can Prevent Illness This Winter
State health experts are warning the flu and COVID season could be severe, and are urging Kentuckians to stay on guard. With COVID restrictions loosened or no longer in effect in many places, researchers said they are seeing evidence the flu will make a strong comeback. Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and…
Lloyd Library’s Exhibit ‘Visions of Nature’ Aims to Generate Awareness About Regional Conservation Efforts
The past meets the present at the Lloyd Library and Museum’s latest exhibition Visions of Nature across Time and Place. See the natural wonder of a bumblebee perched on a flower, milky light reflected on a water stream, a sun-dusted dandelion and more captured by local photographers Rick Conner and TJ Vissing at The Nature…
Tour a World War II-era Naval Ship at Sawyer Point
Want to stand on the deck of a World War II-era ship that took part in the invasion of Omaha Beach on D-Day? All aboard! Head to Public Landing at Sawyer Point between Sept. 28 and Oct. 3 to see a 328-foot landing ship designated LST (Landing Ship, Tank) 325 that is capable of transporting…
Terrace Plaza Hotel Sold to Indianapolis-Based Developer for $10 Million
A Cincinnati skyscraper with a storied past has finally been sold after months of legal battles and other setbacks. On Sept. 19, the Terrace Plaza property in Downtown was sold for $10 million to Cincinnati Development III LLC, according to a report from the Hamilton County Auditor’s office. Cincinnati Development III LLC is an affiliate…
Tickle Pickle to Open Second Location in Norwood
One of Cincinnati’s favorite burger joints will have a new spot at which to tickle patrons’ taste buds. Tickle Pickle, the Northside staple, has plans to open a second location inside Listermann Brewing Company in Norwood. According to a press release, the business plans to launch the satellite location at the taproom in mid-October. Tickle…
Parents Confused, Outraged About Ohio School’s Letter Regarding LGBTQ+ Policies
In the latest display of the tightrope Ohio schools are currently walking with regards to LGBTQ+ issues, one school district sent a letter to families that has left some parents confused, angry and ready to take action. Dr. John R. Kellogg, superintendent of the Westerville City Schools District (WCSD) in the Columbus suburb, sent the…
Cincinnati Bengals Finally Win First Game of the 2022 Season, So You Get Free Gold Star Chili
After two frustrating losses to open the 2022 season, the Cincinnati Bengals finally won their first game over the weekend – and that means freebies for fans. The Bengals beat the New York Jets 27-12 on the road at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 25, with quarterback Joe Burrow throwing for three touchdowns and 275 yards.…
Data: Ohio Had Record Fatal Overdoses, Gun Deaths, Car Crashes in 2021
Last year saw the highest numbers of fatal overdoses, gun deaths, homicides and motor vehicle fatalities among Ohioans over the last 15 years, according to data from the state health department. It was also the third-worst year on record for suicide deaths of Ohioans, just off the high mark set in 2018. Taken together, the…
Policy Decisions Are Driving Ohio Voting Registration Numbers
We’re 50 days away from the 2022 midterms, and advocates are encouraging Ohioans to not only learn more about the candidates on the ballot, but the importance of the offices they wish to hold. Collin Marozzi, deputy director of the ACLU of Ohio, explained state and local officials have a much bigger effect on the…
Cincinnati Reds Bean 99 Batters, and 10 Other Greater Cincinnati News Stories You May Have Missed This Week
It’s been a hell of a week, full of arrests, lawsuits and questionable legislation. But it’s not all doom and gloom, thank goodness. Cincinnati also is enjoying a boost from Black businesses, innovative musicians and new restaurants. Moreover, CityBeat’s new print edition is on newsstands now, featuring a cover story about a university program that’s…
Affidavits: Southwest Ohio Teenager Raped by Family Member Forced to Go to Indiana for Abortion Care
A Hamilton County judge has temporarily restored abortion care access in Ohio until Oct. 14. Judge Christian Jenkins issued an order Sept. 14 that temporarily blocked enforcement of Ohio’s six-week abortion ban; he then extended that order by another two weeks on Sept. 20, according to court documents. Until Oct. 14, abortion access has returned…
Joey Votto, Man of the People, Watches Cincinnati Reds Game with Fans
Joey Votto’s playing season may be over, but he’s not far from the ballpark. The Cincinnati Reds’ longtime first baseman was at Great American Ball Park for the team’s Sept. 21 win against the Boston Red Sox. He wasn’t in the dugout or the broadcast booth, though. Instead, Votto sat among fans – regular people…
Celebrate Comics, Television, Board Games and More at the Cincinnati Comic Expo This Weekend
Celebrities and comic creators will gather at the Duke Energy Convention Center this weekend for the Cincinnati Comic Expo. A pop culture party, the lineup of film and TV stars slated to attend includes Christopher Lloyd, William Shatner, Richard Dreyfuss, Tom Arnold, Bonnie Wright and more. There’s also a stacked supply of comic creators, from…
Report: Cincinnati in Top 10 U.S. Cities for Largest Year-Over-Year Rent Increase
The pandemic-fueled, single-family housing frenzy may be cooling down a bit, but it seems Cincinnati rents haven’t reached their limits yet. According to a Sept. 15 report from Rent.com, Cincinnati is one of the top-10 U.S. cities with the biggest year-over-year average rent increase for August. Moreover, that spike is being felt by renters of…
Spoil Your Pup at Paws In the Park in Summit Park This Weekend
Enjoy an afternoon of pet-focused fun at Summit Park this weekend. Paws in the Park is an event that benefits the United Pet Fund, which provides assistance to independent animal care facilities across the Midwest. There will be a shopping area with both human and animal-related vendors plus “pup-art” activities and a “Yappetizer” bar. Live…
Cincinnati Band A.M. Nice Releases New Album ‘Half Past Tense’
Here’s a fun fact for A.M. Nice fans headed to the Southgate House Revival this Saturday, Sept. 24 to celebrate the release of the post punk trio’s new album, Half Past Tense. If you saw the band’s virtual video benefit, recorded last summer at and for SHR, you didn’t see A.M. Nice do live versions…
Gov. Mike DeWine, J.D. Vance Decline to Face Opponents in Ohio Debate Forums
Republicans running for the U.S. senate and governor’s office in Ohio declined to face their opponents in a debate, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept. 21. Both incumbent Gov. Mike DeWine and U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance will not appear at the planned October forums hosted by the Ohio Debate Commission, an independent outfit with ties to…
Guest Commentary: An Ohio Teacher Was Fired in 1974 for Being Bisexual and You Need to Know Her Name. Especially Now.
Does the name Marjorie Rowland ring a bell? No?! Well, Rowland is someone you definitely need to know, especially with the current legislative assault on the autonomy of Ohio’s teachers. The new book Mad River, Marjorie Rowland, and the Quest for LGBTQ Teachers’ Rights details Rowland’s journey of being fired as a guidance counselor in 1974 for…
Former Cincinnati Resident Sarah Jessica Parker Visits the Queen City to Promote Launch of Wine at Kroger
Sarah Jessica Parker —the all-around badass, Sex and the City star and serial entrepreneur hailing from Cincinnati — has paid a visit to the Queen City to promote the launch of her award-winning wine at Kroger. Parker recently visited the Kroger on the Rhine location to celebrate the launch of her wine brand Invivo X,…
Listen: Massive Nights Releases New Album, “Trash Pop”
Even though it released at the tail end of the season, local hip-hop group Massive Nights’ newest album “Trash Pop” is overflowing with summer jams. There’s an undeniable harmonic drive to these poppy hip-hop tunes, a comfortable mix of equal parts Wiz Khalifa and Blink-182. Starkly different styles intermingle, but their melding is complimentary. As…
Madisonville’s Element Eatery Food Hall Sets Grand Opening – and The Verve Pipe Is Playing It
Is there any better way to celebrate the opening of a food hall than with some 1990s alt rock? Madisonville’s Element Eatery would say no, as the 34,500-square-foot space gets ready to host its grand opening on Sept. 24 with a concert from The Verve Pipe. Yes, that Verve Pipe — whose single “The Freshman”…
Cincinnati Police Arrest 14-Year-Old Boy for Killing a Teen in Over-the-Rhine Despite Recent Anti-Violence Measures
A 15-year-old is dead after more than a month of controversial efforts from the Cincinnati Police Department and city leaders aimed at reducing gun violence on Over-the-Rhine’s Main Street. On Sept. 20, investigators announced the arrest of a 14-year-old boy for the shooting death of 15-year-old Shawn Lewis near OTR’s entertainment area. CityBeat is not publishing…
BLINK Cincinnati Announces Third and Final Wave of Participating Artists
Wildly popular immersive art experiences BLINK Cincinnati is coming soon, and the final wave of participating artists has officially been announced. Oct. 13-16, BLINK will convert 30 blocks of downtown Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine and Covington into a lineup of literally and figuratively glowing visual, auditory and kinesthetic encounters. Well-known muralist Tristan Eaton is set to create…
On Newsstands Now: Here’s Everything You’ll Find in CityBeat’s Latest Issue
In March 2019, ESPN reached an agreement on a 12-year $1 billion media rights television contract with the American Athletic Conference, leaving member universities with a short window to facilitate the logistics of creating broadcast-worthy productions. For its part, the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music rose to the challenge, creating a partnership with ESPN…
Chrissy Teigen Wants to Know Where to Eat in Cincinnati and We Have Some Recommendations
Chrissy Teigen — the multi-hyphenate model, TV personality and sometimes problematic expert user of social media — is heading to the Queen City this weekend, and it’s not because she’s the wife of locally born-and-raised singer/producer/EGOT winner John Legend. The bestselling cookbook author and avid foodie will be here as a headliner for the Kroger Wellness Festival. And,…
Cincinnati Reds Set MLB Hit-By-Pitch Record as 2022 Season Shuffles to Its Sad End
The Cincinnati Reds are in yet another losing season, but the team is still setting records – just not necessarily the kind fans want. The Reds lost to the Boston Red Sox 5-3 at Great American Ball Park Sept. 20, which – given the season the Reds are having – isn’t much of a surprise.…
Journalist, YouTube Personality Andrew Callaghan of Channel 5 to Host Live Show in Cincinnati
“The only honest man left in news” is coming to Cincinnati. Andrew Callaghan, the creator and journalist behind the YouTube series Channel 5, will be hosting a live show at The Ballroom at Taft Theatre in Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 18. Channel 5 is a spinoff of Callaghan’s original channel All Gas No Brakes, and…
Cincinnati Native Clockwork DJ Keeps Ticking
Garrett Uddin, known locally and globally as Clockwork DJ (or DJ Clockwork, or to fans and friends, simply Clock), is feeling – how do we say this delicately? – under the weather. He spoke at an Art Academy of Cincinnati event the previous evening and then DJ’ed the afterparty, where there was an open bar.…
Artists, Makers Open Their Doors in Camp Washington for ‘Made in Camp’ Community Event
Nestled between Clifton and Fairmount and preceded by a century-long history of manufacturing and production, today’s Camp Washington is teeming with creative energy. Artists, makers and manufacturers have reimagined former factories and buildings as new spaces for creation and innovation. Many of them will open their doors to the public for tours and demonstrations for…
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Unconventional 2022-2023 Season Opens with Agatha Christie Classic
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will not produce shows in Eden Park this fall. The Marx Theatre, the Playhouse’s longtime mainstage, has been demolished to make way for the new “Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre.” For several months, access to the existing Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre will also be restricted. Instead, Playhouse shows will move to three other venues around town:…
