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BLINK Returns this Fall with More Artists and Artworks than Ever Before
In mid-October, Cincinnati will once again be awash in the glow of colorful murals, shimmering light displays and vibrant art installations as BLINK returns with more of, well, everything — more artists, more artworks, more events and a bigger footprint than ever before. From Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine to Covington in Kentucky and now in…
Cincinnati Zoo Announces Opening of New Elephant Trek Habitat
After years of planning and construction, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s biggest habitat in its nearly 150-year history is set to open to the public this fall. On Wednesday, the zoo announced that Phase 1 of the brand-new and much-anticipated Harry and Linda Fath Elephant Trek will open on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The herd…
Elegy: A Framework and Campaign in Crisis, the JD Vance Story
Amanda Bailey didn’t know, when she moved into her new house on McKinley Street in Middletown, Ohio, that she would be living inside a spectacle. “I was literally unpacking my car,” Bailey tells CityBeat on a sticky afternoon in August. “My neighbor came out. He introduced himself, told me he’s lived in the neighborhood for…
Wildweed, Cincinnati’s Newest Foodie Obsession, is Well Worth the Praise
At last, the wait is over. For the past couple of years, rumors, news stories and announcements suggested that a notable chef would be opening a highly anticipated new place downtown. After the location on Walnut Street was confirmed, I went by the building for months, wondering when David Jackman’s fans would be able to…
New Cincinnati-Founded Streetwear Brand Dinner Rush is Made by Line Cooks, for Line Cooks
Dinner Rush is a burgeoning online community dedicated to uplifting and supporting members of the food and beverage industry. On the surface, it’s a streetwear brand made by and for members of the industry. Everything is designed in small batches by Tony LaQuatra, a veteran of the design industry, and, more recently, a dedicated member…
Cincinnati Musician Yoni Wolf Details Sonic Journey Behind Band WHY’s New Album
WHY?’s freshly minted eighth album, The Well I Fell Into, is yet another compelling entry in the ongoing sonic adventures of Cincinnati-based frontman Yoni Wolf and his merry band of co-conspirators. It’s a breakup album, 14 wistful songs that burrow into one’s consciousness through layered arrangements, modestly expressive vocals and lyrical concerns both intimate and…
20 Northern Kentucky Bars and Restaurants Land on List of America’s Best Bourbon Bars
Nearly two dozen Northern Kentucky bars and restaurants have been named as some of the best establishments in the country for bourbon. The Bourbon Review, a magazine dedicated to all things bourbon, recently published its 2024 list of “America’s Best Bourbon Bars.” The magazine’s editorial board has been compiling this annual list since 2013. The…
Hard Rock Casino’s Council Oak and YouYu to Participate in Cincinnati Restaurant Week, With an Added Bonus
Cincinnati Restaurant Week just got even better as Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati announced Tuesday that its two restaurants will be taking part this year, and they’re also adding a little extra incentive to dine with them. Restaurant Week returns Monday-Sunday, Sept. 23-29 with participating restaurants offering $26, $36, $46 and now $56 three-course prix fixe…
Prosecutor: No Charges Against Steve Raleigh in Montgomery Inn Assault Investigation
WCPO 9 Chief Meteorologist Steve Raleigh will not face charges for his involvement in an alleged assault that left two elderly people severely injured in June. Clermont County Prosecutor Mark Tekulve announced on Sept. 17 that there was no evidence Steve Raleigh violated any criminal law during the viral Montgomery Inn parking lot incident. “During…
Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno Calls for Deportation of Springfield Legal Immigrants, Amid Threats
Terroristic threats continued against Springfield officials and public buildings over the weekend and into Monday. In the midst of them, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno called for the protected status of legal Haitian migrants in Springfield to be revoked and for them to be deported back to their violence-riven country. The city in southwestern…
Ohio Supreme Court Approves Redistricting Summary with Only Two Small Revisions
The Ohio Supreme Court largely approved ballot summary language for November’s Issue 1 anti-gerrymandering amendment on Monday, sending the language back to the Ohio Ballot Board for two revisions. A 4-3 Republican majority rejected 6 of 8 revisions requested by anti-gerrymandering advocates, while Democratic justices on the court said that was inadequate and that the…
Over-the-Rhine’s Wódka Bar Appears to Have Closed Permanently
One of Over-the-Rhine’s bars appears to have closed permanently. Wódka Bar, an Eastern European-style cocktail bar that offered an extensive list of vodkas, hasn’t made an official announcement of its closure, but it is now listed as permanently closed on Facebook and Google, and its website has been set to private. CityBeat has reached out…
Rent is Eating up a Greater Share of Tenants’ Income in Almost Every State, Including Kentucky
There were 21 states where a majority of tenant households spent 30% or more of their incomes on rent and utilities last year, compared with just seven states in 2019. Nationwide, about 22 million renters are shouldering that percentage. Anyone paying more than 30% is considered “cost burdened,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
National Scorecard Shows Some Ohio Congress Members ‘Perfect’ in Support of ‘Pro-Democracy’ Reforms
A new nonpartisan report card on democracy showed “near perfect” scores for some of Ohio’s congressional delegation and bottom-of-the-barrel scores for others, “showing democracy is not yet experienced equally” in the state, according to creators of the report. The 2024 Democracy Scorecard by Common Cause looked at action by U.S. Congress members on “voting rights,…
Cincinnati Band Heavy Hinges Doesn’t Hold Back in their Latest EP
As your feet hit the floor and the sunlight of a new day radiates your room, you begin to feel a tug deep within you. This sensation grows as you steady your breathing, trying to quiet the tension. Then it hits you, this feeling spawns from your greatest saboteur. Cincinnati’s own Heavy Hinges (HH), known…
Vance Once Denounced Far-Right Conspiracy Mongering in “Hillbilly Elegy”
Republican senator-turned-vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance has promoted a false conspiracy theory about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, but the pages of his 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy reflect a Vance weary of the impacts of misinformation. On Sept. 9, Vance took to X, formerly Twitter, to claim that Haitians “who shouldn’t be in this country” are…
Why the Far Right Lies about Immigrants
When my dad moved to southwest Ohio in the early ’70s, the Dayton-Springfield area’s second city was home to over 80,000 people. When I was growing up nearby in the ’90s, it was 70,000. Today, it’s less than 60,000. Springfield’s decline looks like an awful lot of Rust Belt cities and towns. And behind those…
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Defends Conspiracy Theory about Haitians in Springfield
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Wednesday did his bit to amplify a conspiracy theory that Haitian immigrants legally present in Springfield, Ohio, are stealing and eating pets, ducks and geese. The conspiracy has been debunked by the Springfield mayor, city manager and chief of police, as well as by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.…
Don Your Capes for Cincinnati Museum Center’s Halloween Off the Rails Night
Superheroes and villains will assemble at the Hall of Justice (a.k.a. Union Terminal) for a night of spooky fun at Cincinnati Museum Center’s Halloween-themed Off the Rails Night. Off the Rails is a 21+ series that allows guests to explore the museum after hours and enjoy themed programming and food, as well as a cash…
Cincinnati Named One of Three Finalists to Host Sundance Film Festival
Cincinnati could be seeing stars after it was named one of three finalists to host future Sundance Film Festivals. On Thursday, the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the final phase of its Request for Proposal (RFP) process to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. Cincinnati, as well as Salt Lake City/Park City, Utah, and…
Ohio Appeals Court Hears Arguments in Gender-Affirming Care Case
An Ohio appellate court heard arguments from both the state and attorneys for two transgender children on a recent law banning gender-affirming care for minors. Representatives from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the ACLU of Ohio presented their arguments to the Tenth District Court of Appeals on Wednesday, as the court decides whether gender-affirming…
Outcome of Ohio Supreme Court Races will Affect Private School Vouchers
A school voucher lawsuit currently in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas will likely make its way before the Ohio Supreme Court eventually — meaning whichever candidates are elected to the state’s high court this fall could end up ruling on this pivotal school funding case. Six candidates are running for three seats on…
New Board Game Bar ‘Free Parking’ Opens in College Hill
A new place to grab a beer and turn your friends into enemies with an intense game of Monopoly is now open in College Hill. Board game bar Free Parking will celebrate its grand opening at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. The bar, located at 6200 Hamilton Ave., has been hosting soft-opening hours for…
Here’s How Many Third-Trimester Abortions Happened in Ohio in 2022
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate running against current Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, made false claims about abortions during the Sept. 10 presidential debate. “You could do abortions in the seventh month, the eighth month, the ninth month, and probably after birth,” Trump falsely stated when asked if he would support a…
Suspected I-75 Shooter Easily Purchased a Weapon of War
One of the everyday pleasures of living on the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest in London or my hometown of Morehead is being surrounded by woods and hills. Unless a sniper is loose in them. I’m writing this as schools have been closed for two days and law enforcement continues to search part…
Ohio Families Share Stories of Loved Ones Who Died by Suicide, Call for Mental Health Awareness
This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline. Donna and Jeff Heck carry their daughter Dani’s obituary with them. “We are part of the club that nobody wanted to be in,” Donna Heck said. “Part of the club that lost someone that…
State Money Secured for University of Cincinnati’s Cyber Range Project
A cyber security project from the University of Cincinnati will receive $6.5 million in funds from the state’s capital budget, according to a Sept. 9 press release from State Rep. Rachel Baker (D-Cincinnati). UC’s Ohio Cyber Range Project is a cyber security learning and teaching tool for students and educators, ranging from K-12 to collegiate…
An Upscale Restaurant and Winery Could Soon be Coming to Cincinnati’s West Side
The West Side of Cincinnati may soon be getting a new upscale restaurant. At their bi-monthly meeting Monday night, Green Township trustees approved a purchase contract with Cooper’s Hawk, a restaurant and winery chain based in Illinois. The agenda from the meeting states the sale would come from a portion of property located at 6194…
Blogger The Gnarly Gnome Announces Return of Cincy Beer Week
Cincinnati beer blogger The Gnarly Gnome is bringing back an event this October to draw all of Cincinnati’s beer lovers together. Cincy Beer Week is the newest iteration of Cincinnati Beer Week, an event that ended after 2017, just as the city’s beer scene was beginning to take off, says The Gnarly Gnome (a.k.a. Andrew…
CityBeat Wins SPJ Award for Story on Cincinnati Potter’s Field
CityBeat took home the top prize at the Greater Cincinnati Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Excellence In Journalism Contest this year. CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening is the winner in the Government/Community Issues Reporting category for her October 2023 feature on the quest to identify bodies buried at West Price Hill’s sprawling Potter’s Field.…
Kroger Wellness Festival Announces More Celebrity Guests, Programming Schedule
More celebrities are joining this year’s Kroger Wellness Festival as organizers announce the official programming schedule. The Kroger Wellness Festival will return to downtown Cincinnati, now on Fifth Street across six stages, on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 27-28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. The official programming schedule includes more than 50 food demonstrations, fitness…
Indiana AG Pushes Police to Implement ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Antisemitism Policies
A new program spearheaded by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks to train up the state’s law enforcement officials to “combat antisemitism” and implement “zero-tolerance” policies that ensure Jewish Hoosiers are protected. Staff at the attorney general’s office said the training — set for Sept. 20 — is scheduled early in the new academic year…
Vance, Yost Targeting Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, with Ignorant Fear-Mongering Disturbs me Deeply
Sometimes the disgusting sewer of presidential year politics hits a little too close to home, and you end up watching a national conversation play out largely divorced from reality or the actual experiences of communities intimately connected to your own life. That’s what happened to me Monday as I watched Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance…
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Releases Official 2024 Beer Guide
The beer will soon be flowing in downtown Cincinnati as the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside Munich returns this month. And organizers are sharing exactly what kind of brews will be filling everyone’s steins with the release of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati’s Official Beer Guide. The 48th annual Oktoberfest Zinzinnati will host 25 breweries representing local, regional, national…
Sharon Woods to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Destination Playground
Great Parks, Hamilton County’s parks system, is celebrating the completion of a new playground with a grand opening ceremony. The $3-million Sharon Centre Outdoor Playground is a 10,000 square foot destination playground featuring designs inspired by the park’s unique surroundings and nearby creek, including bird nest-shaped play structures, a crayfish-inspired climber, dragonfly wobble boards and…
Middletown Pride Launches LGBTQ+ Movie Matinee Series
Middletown Pride and the Sorg Opera House are teaming up this fall to present the Queer Movie Matinee, a series of LGBTQ+-themed movie showings at the historic opera house on South Main Street. After the sixth-annual Middletown Pride Festival hosted over 3,000 attendees, the organization decided to host other LGBTQ+-centered events throughout the year, beginning…
ArtsWave Announces Newest Season of ‘Flow, An African American Arts Experience’
Flow, An African American Arts Experience is returning this October with a cross-venue subscription events series. Flow began in 2020 and aims to cultivate an environment for more Black-centered arts on a local and national level by building an audience that appreciates Black artistry. The event series, hosted by ArtWave — Cincinnati’s primary source for…
Construction Begins on Downtown Cincinnati’s New Elm Street Plaza
Crews have broken ground on a new plaza in downtown Cincinnati that will provide both a flexible bonus venue for the renovated Duke Energy Convention Center, as well as a space for public use and community programming. Elm Street Plaza, located on the 500 block of Elm Street, which is now permanently closed to vehicular…
Taft Museum of Art’s Newest Exhibit Celebrates African American Beauty and Visual Culture
The Taft Museum of Art has announced their newest exhibit for the fall season, Posing Beauty in African American Culture, a multimedia project that explores the history of African American beauty and visual culture. This exhibition is in collaboration with FotoFocus Biennial and Curatorial Assistance Traveling Exhibitions, and curated by Deborah Willis, PhD, a leading…
Here’s When to Expect the Leaves to Change Color in Greater Cincinnati this Fall
As summer draws to a close and we start to welcome all things autumn — and spooky-themed — there’s still one thing missing: fall weather, the last piece needed for the full fall experience. So, when will we finally see those orange and yellow leaves that are the true sign of fall’s arrival? Fall officially…
Walz Underlines Democrats’ Support of LGBTQ+ rights, Slams Vance on School Shootings
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Saturday night touted his and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights in a keynote address he delivered at the Human Rights Campaign’s annual gala — and also criticized comments by his GOP opponent Sen. J.D. Vance that school shootings are a “fact of life.” “It’s a fact of…
Koch-funded Veterans Group that Backed Closing Chillicothe VA Working to Elect Bernie Moreno
Back in 2022, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown visited Chillicothe to meet with local veterans and workers at the nearby VA hospital. Under a set of recommendations meant to streamline the VA, Chillicothe’s hospital was on the chopping block. The Asset and Infrastructure Review, or AIR, Commission report, came from Trump administration effort to overhaul the…
After The Drinkery Renovations are Delayed, Bar’s Owners Rename it ‘The Setback’
It’s always good to have a sense of humor, especially when life throws some roadblocks in your way. 4EG, which owns several bars and restaurants across Cincinnati, is proving it can laugh at itself after the rebranding of its bar, The Drinkery, went a little haywire. 4EG announced in July that it was closing its…
Starlight Doughnut Lab is Bringing Back its Skyline Chili Dip Doughnut for Bengals Season
In honor of the start of the Cincinnati Bengals’ football season, Norwood’s Starlight Doughnut Lab is bringing back its creation of the ultimate tailgate snack: the Skyline Chili Dip Doughnut. The savory doughnut is a seasonal fan-favorite at Starlight. It’s made from scratch with the shop’s 24-hour brioche doughnut, served hot and made to order.…
Bengals Fans Can Get a Free Buzz Cut at This Pregame Barbershop Pop-Up
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made a buzz earlier this summer after he debuted a bright blonde buzz cut. Now, ahead of the Bengals’ season opener on Sunday, Sept. 8, fans can get their own buzz cuts or tiger stripes at a special barbershop pop-up. BuzzBallz, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand, partnered with the Bengals on…
Election Security Group Praises Cybersecurity Efforts while Chiding Eleventh-Hour Voting Changes
The Center for Election Innovation & Research has some good news and a few pointed critiques ahead of this November’s election. In a survey of states’ efforts to protect their voter registration databases from cyber-attacks, the group found election administrators have made great strides in protecting the voter rolls from outside threats. CEIR executive director…
Frank LaRose Says it’s Easy to Vote in Ohio. But He Keeps Making it More Difficult
Secretary of State Frank LaRose is fond of saying that “it’s easy to vote and hard to cheat” in Ohio elections. But his recent — and not-so-recent — conduct seems to contradict both halves of that formulation, a watchdog says. Just two months before a presidential election, the state’s top elections officer continues to change…
Northside Record Fair Teams Up With Factory 52 for Eastside Music Market
An event perfect for Cincinnati music lovers is coming to Factory 52 this weekend. The Northside Record Fair is partnering with Factory 52 to present the Eastside Music Market on Saturday, Sept. 7. Known for its vibrant community atmosphere and unmatched selection of vinyl records, the Northside Record Fair is a staple for collectors across…
ArtWorks Launches ‘Get Out the Vote’ Mural Project to Inspire Voter Engagement
ArtWorks has launched its nonpartisan “Get Out the Vote” mural project in collaboration with arts organizations across the state and Shepard Fairey, a renowned street artist, to create a large-scale mural in Cincinnati. The project, due to Ohio’s importance in the 2024 election, aims to kindle voter enthusiasm and drive overall voter participation. In addition…
Taste of Belgium Shutters Two More Restaurants
Cincinnati restaurant chain Taste of Belgium announced the closure of two more of its restaurants. This comes just months after the closure of three of its other bistros. Taste of Belgium shared on social media Wednesday that its Crestview Hills and Fields Ertel locations were closed. Jean Francois Flechet, the founder of Taste of Belgium,…
Meet the Candidates Running for Ohio Supreme Court
Six candidates for Ohio Supreme Court will be on the November ballot in three different races. The outcomes will decide the balance of the court and have major impacts on a wide variety of issues that affect the lives of Ohioans, from education and environmental issues to gerrymandering and elections to civil and reproductive rights.…
In a ‘Town Hall’ With No Questions, Trump Grouses About Polls, Attacks Debate Host
Former President Donald Trump questioned polls showing a close race against Vice President Kamala Harris and complained about the conditions of an upcoming debate during a Fox News interview Wednesday in Pennsylvania. Under questioning from a friendly interviewer, Sean Hannity of Fox News, in front of an arena of cheering supporters in Harrisburg, the Republican…
BLINK Releases Map of Festival’s Official Footprint
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s urban cores will soon be bathed in light and art as BLINK is set to return this October, and we’re now getting a good look at the paths of all the murals, installations, projections and more with the release of the official festival footprint. BLINK, the nation’s largest immersive light and…
Greater Cincinnati Visual Arts Exhibits to Check Out This Fall
The Greater Cincinnati area is a melting point for all things visual arts. From various galleries and large museums to nonprofit organizations and universities showcasing their work, there is a wide range of mediums and topics represented. This fall, Cincinnati welcomes a fresh lineup of visual arts exhibitions and performances you don’t want to miss. …
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Bring Tour to Dayton
Beatle Ringo Starr will be making a local appearance at Fraze Pavilion on Sept. 15 with a handful of famous friends for the latest version of his hit-heavy supergroup, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. Starr is more famous than famous. The Beatles are a cultural landmark and reference point for a seemingly endless list…
Sound Advice: Kings of Leon Just Want to Have Fun
Upon releasing their ninth studio album, Can We Please Have Fun, earlier this year, Kings of Leon embarked on a world tour that kicked off on Aug. 14 and will be stopping in Cincinnati mid-September. The band of brothers, including Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill – along with their cousin, Matthew Followill – have been…
Sound Advice: Bob Dylan Joins Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Gang in Cincinnati
Living legend Bob Dylan continues his never-ending tour with a stop in Cincinnati on Sept. 11 to join fellow songwriters Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp at the Outlaw Music Festival. With the exception possibly of Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, Dylan is one of the last greats from an incomparable era of music — an…
Sound Advice: Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Returns to Cincinnati
Who knew being an outlaw could extend one’s lifespan? Everyone mentions Willie Nelson’s longevity and the fact that he is still making music and touring at the age of 91. That fact is certainly remarkable but not surprising for a guy who continues to do what he loves no matter what outside expectations or the…
Soft Kill’s Tobias Grave Discusses New Album, Kentucky Roots Ahead of Cincinnati Show
Kentucky roots run deep for Tobias Grave, frontman of post-punk band Soft Kill. His father, Toby Francis, and uncle, Elwood Francis, were the first of the family to escape Hazard, Kentucky, and hit the road to work with some of the most iconic bands of the ‘80s. This would inevitably introduce Grave to the punk…
Sound Advice: Cincinnati is Saying ‘Yes’ to Omar Apollo
Omar Apollo is stopping in Cincinnati on his “God Said No” world tour, following the release of his second studio album. After gaining a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist in 2023 for his first album, Ivory, Apollo followed this explosive debut with God Said No. At 14 tracks and 45 minutes long, the…
How to Eat All Around the World Without Leaving Greater Cincinnati
International travel is a dream for many people, but for many reasons — ranging from time to money to finding kid-friendly destinations — it’s a lot easier said than done. If you want to experience different cultures and get out of your comfort zone without breaking the bank or making life more difficult, one way…
Esperanza Spalding is Still Finding the Joy in Music
Esperanza Spalding is a musical lifer. The Portland, Oreg. native has already packed more into her 39 years on planet Earth than some twice her age, releasing a series of crafty, jazz-informed albums that ride high on her expressive bass playing, versatile voice and contagious enthusiasm. Then there are her collaborations with a bevy of…
Interior Design Business House of No Era Brings Stylishly Curated Interiors to Cincinnati
Carly Sioux is returning to her roots here in Cincinnati. The interior designer, artist and businesswoman brings along her stylishly curated interiors business, called House of No Era, which is setting up shop in Camp Washington. Sioux initially worked in freelance interior design in New Orleans, settling there from 2016 to 2023. During the pandemic,…
Cincy Shakes’ ‘Fat Ham’ Explores Big Issues with a Sense of Humor
Playwright James Ijames said in a recent interview with American Theatre magazine, “I have always loved Hamlet, and I wanted to bring it a little closer to my experience and to write it in the voice of my family, who are from the South.” Fat Ham, the play he wrote based on this inspiration, might…
Bill Maher Talks Kamala Harris, J.D. Vance and More Ahead of Cincinnati Show
Bill Maher’s style of sharp humor mixed with sometimes angrily impassioned commentaries on our state of affairs has been a mainstay of talk-show television for 34 years — first on Politically Incorrect and, since 2003, on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher. He causes plenty of controversy with his often-iconoclastic views that challenge the comfort…
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season Has Plenty of Star Power
When conductor Louis Langrée departed last May, he left the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) at the top of its game — a supple, flexible ensemble whose performances of contemporary works were often as thrilling as those of symphonic warhorses. The CSO’s 2024-25 season reflects the orchestra’s stature as it anticipates the arrival of Music Director…
Theater Productions Taking Place Across Greater Cincinnati this Fall
Like every good harvest table, this fall’s theater offerings in Cincinnati have a little bit of everything, whether you want to laugh or cry, sing or scream. The city of Cincinnati, named by Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts in 2022 as one of the nation’s most artistically vibrant cities, has a thriving theater…
FotoFocus Biennial is Back with Largest Showcase of Lens-Based Art in Program’s History
There are several events that highlight Cincinnati’s ever-expanding art scene. From BLINK to the Cindependent Film Festival, the Queen City consistently showcases why it’s one of the premier art towns in America. One of Cincinnati’s most popular art events is the FotoFocus Biennial, a series of events that highlights the art of photography both from…
