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After The Drinkery Renovations are Delayed, Bar's Owners Rename it 'The Setback'
Published: September 6, 2024 18:54
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…
Starlight Doughnut Lab is Bringing Back its Skyline Chili Dip Doughnut for Bengals Season
Published: September 6, 2024 18:50
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.…
Bengals Fans Can Get a Free Buzz Cut at This Pregame Barbershop Pop-Up
Published: September 6, 2024 17:51
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…
Election Security Group Praises Cybersecurity Efforts while Chiding Eleventh-Hour Voting Changes
Published: September 6, 2024 14:24
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…
Frank LaRose Says it’s Easy to Vote in Ohio. But He Keeps Making it More Difficult
Published: September 6, 2024 13:39
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…
Northside Record Fair Teams Up With Factory 52 for Eastside Music Market
Published: September 5, 2024 17:59
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…
ArtWorks Launches 'Get Out the Vote' Mural Project to Inspire Voter Engagement
Published: September 5, 2024 16:41
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…
Taste of Belgium Shutters Two More Restaurants
https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/taste-of-belgium-shutters-two-more-restaurants-18110687
Published: September 5, 2024 15:23
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…
Meet the candidates running for Ohio Supreme Court
https://www.citybeat.com/news/meet-the-candidates-running-for-ohio-supreme-court-18110379
Published: September 5, 2024 14:03
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…
In a ‘Town Hall’ With No Questions, Trump Grouses About Polls, Attacks Debate Host
Published: September 5, 2024 13:28
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…
Sound Advice: Kings of Leon Just Want to Have Fun
https://www.citybeat.com/music/sound-advice-kings-of-leon-just-want-to-have-fun-18106759
Published: September 4, 2024 20:46
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…
Sound Advice: Bob Dylan Joins Willie Nelson's Outlaw Gang in Cincinnati
Published: September 4, 2024 20:45
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…
Sound Advice: Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival Returns to Cincinnati
Published: September 4, 2024 20:33
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…
Sound Advice: Cincinnati is Saying 'Yes' to Omar Apollo
https://www.citybeat.com/music/sound-advice-cincinnati-is-saying-yes-to-omar-apollo-18106705
Published: September 4, 2024 20:32
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…
Soft Kill's Tobias Grave Discusses New Album, Kentucky Roots Ahead of Cincinnati Show
Published: September 4, 2024 20:32
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…
Esperanza Spalding is Still Finding the Joy in Music
https://www.citybeat.com/music/esperanza-spalding-is-still-finding-the-joy-in-music-18106365
Published: September 4, 2024 20:15
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…
How to Eat All Around the World Without Leaving Greater Cincinnati
Published: September 4, 2024 20:15
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…
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Bring Tour to Dayton
https://www.citybeat.com/music/ringo-starr-and-his-all-starr-band-bring-tour-to-dayton-18106627
Published: September 4, 2024 20:14
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…
Interior Design Business House of No Era Brings Stylishly Curated Interiors to Cincinnati
Published: September 4, 2024 19:46
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…
Cincy Shakes’ 'Fat Ham' Explores Big Issues with a Sense of Humor
Published: September 4, 2024 19:41
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…
Bill Maher Talks Kamala Harris, J.D. Vance and More Ahead of Cincinnati Show
Published: September 4, 2024 19:38
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. …
Greater Cincinnati Visual Arts Exhibits to Check Out This Fall
Published: September 4, 2024 19:35
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 Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season Has Plenty of Star Power
Published: September 4, 2024 19:33
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…
Theater Productions Taking Place Across Greater Cincinnati this Fall
Published: September 4, 2024 19:31
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…
BLINK Releases Map of Festival's Official Footprint
https://www.citybeat.com/arts/blink-releases-map-of-festivals-official-footprint-18105952
Published: September 4, 2024 18:38
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…
FotoFocus Biennial is Back with Largest Showcase of Lens-Based Art in Program’s History
Published: September 4, 2024 18:34
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…
BLINK Returns this Fall with More Artists and Artworks than Ever Before
Published: September 4, 2024 18:32
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…
Swing States Prepare for Vote Certification Showdown in November
Published: September 4, 2024 16:10
Clairene Jorella was furious. In the northern stretches of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the Crawford County Board of Canvassers had just opened its meeting to certify the August primary when Jorella, 83 years old and one of two Democrats on the panel, laid…
River Circus 'Flotsam' to Dock at Sawyer Point This Weekend
https://www.citybeat.com/arts/river-circus-flotsam-to-dock-at-sawyer-point-this-weekend-18105087
Published: September 4, 2024 16:02
A ragtag troupe of circus performers is coming to Cincinnati this weekend, but they won’t be arriving by plane, train or automobile. Like a storybook come to life, Flotsam River Circus will arrive in the Queen City on a handmade raft that will float them…
Citizens Caught in Ohio Noncitizen Voting Audit Say Latest Letter Offers Incomplete Information
Published: September 4, 2024 14:39
Since initially flagging hundreds of alleged noncitizens on Ohio’s voter rolls, Sec. of State Frank LaRose has begun sending letters to those who are, in fact, citizens. The letter congratulates them “on being an active participant in our democracy!” and…
Fairfield to Host Beatles Rooftop Tribute Band and Festival
https://www.citybeat.com/music/fairfield-to-host-beatles-rooftop-tribute-band-and-festival-18104214
Published: September 4, 2024 14:13
Come Together, a touring Beatles tribute band, is making their Cincinnati debut Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Community Arts Center in Fairfield with over two hours of Beatles jams and a balcony view. The group, composed of six members each with individual…
concertnova Announces New Leadership, 2024-25 Season
https://www.citybeat.com/music/concertnova-announces-new-leadership-2024-25-season-18099286
Published: September 3, 2024 20:20
concertnova, the innovative collective known for pushing the boundaries of classical music, is stepping into a new era with the announcement of its 18th season. This milestone year brings not only a fresh season of immersive collaboration, but also…
Hamilton County Dems Condemn Latest Efforts to Tamp Down 'Voter Fraud'
Published: September 3, 2024 20:02
Hamilton County Democrats have delivered a resounding condemnation of voting restrictions proposed by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. In a letter to Senate President Matt Huffman and House Speaker Jason Stephens from Aug. 29 – first obtained by the…
Greater Cincinnati Fashion Show to Celebrate Future of Sustainable Outdoor Clothing
Published: September 3, 2024 18:23
A fashion show celebrating the future of sustainable and outdoor apparel returns to Greater Cincinnati this month. Roads Rivers and Trails (RRT), an outdoor store in Milford, and Adventure Crew, a nonprofit that connects local city teens with nature and…
Northside Distilling and CABVI Team Up to Release Braille Bourbon Whiskey
Published: September 3, 2024 16:43
Northside Distilling Co. and the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) are teaming up again for the release of Volume 3 of their Braille Bourbon Whiskey. This is the third time the bourbon will be available, and CABVI says it…
'Hillbilly Elegy' Revisited: Breathitt County, J.D. and Me
https://www.citybeat.com/news/hillbilly-elegy-revisited-breathitt-county-jd-and-me-18097477
Published: September 3, 2024 15:52
Sigmund Freud says we embrace mythical origin stories of leaders, warriors and saints to disguise their true identity and to give them mystical powers or political agency. Freud gives the example of Moses in the Bible, who grew up as a young man of wealth…
Ohio Family Moves to New York Because of Anti-Transgender Legislation
Published: September 3, 2024 15:24
Shannon Gallagher and her family saw the writing on the wall as bills targeting transgender youth were being introduced in the Ohio Statehouse last year. Their youngest child Alex, now 17, is transgender non-binary and their family no longer felt welcome…
Cincinnati’s Talk Low Music Festival Wants to Change the Way We Listen to Experimental Music
Published: September 3, 2024 15:20
The Talk Low Music Festival is bringing five days of experimental music to Cincinnati this month, spanning three local venues and featuring artists from all over the world. The festival’s objective is to create a unique context for deep listening. “Deep…
Mini Golf, Restaurant and Bar Concept Opens at Newport on the Levee
Published: September 3, 2024 15:16
A new miniature golf concept is now open at Newport on the Levee. Par 3, located on the Promenade level next to The Galley food hall, calls itself an innovative and modern approach to traditional mini golf that focuses on “competitive socializing” through…
BBQ Joint Sweets & Meats to Open Dine-In Restaurant in Avondale
Published: August 30, 2024 15:20
Popular Cincinnati BBQ joint Sweets & Meats is opening a new dine-in restaurant this September. The new brick-and-mortar space will be located in Avondale at 3440 Burnet Ave. inside the Herald Building at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The official…
Cincinnati Zoo Helps Re-establish Extinct-in-the-Wild Bird Species
Published: August 30, 2024 14:34
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is helping save the world, one animal at a time. The zoo recently played a major role in a program that would help re-establish a bird species that’s been extinct in the wild since the ‘80s. In a press release, the zoo…
Anti-Gerrymandering Advocates Say Ohio Supreme Court Should Tell Ballot Board to ‘Start Over’
Published: August 30, 2024 14:05
Advocates pushing an anti-gerrymandering amendment in Ohio to remove politicians from mapmaking in favor of a citizen commission said the state’s ballot board should be forced to start over on summary language for the November proposal. Attorneys said the…
Ohio Republicans Introduce a Bill to Update the State’s College Athlete NIL Law
Published: August 30, 2024 14:00
College football season kicks off this weekend in Ohio and a pair of Republican lawmakers are trying to get rid of gray areas in the state’s name, image and likeness (NIL) law. State Reps. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, and Jay Edwards, R-Nelsonville, announced…
Newport and Covington Adopt a Bicycle Transportation Plan
https://www.citybeat.com/news/newport-and-covington-adopt-a-bicycle-transportation-plan-18069425
Published: August 29, 2024 19:08
Northern Kentucky cities Covington and Newport recently adopted a plan to connect and expand their bicycle infrastructure. Local transportation advocacy nonprofit Tri-State Trails spearheaded the Covington + Newport Bicycle Transportation Plan. After over…
Local, State Agencies Given Millions in Grants to Combat Drug Addiction
Published: August 29, 2024 18:02
Nearly $5.5 million in grant funding has been awarded to reduce the impact of opioids, stimulants and other illegal substances in Ohio’s communities, according to a press release shared by the Office of Criminal Justice Services on Aug. 28. The funding for…
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week Returns With Three-Course Meal Specials
Published: August 29, 2024 17:52
Support local restaurants and indulge in some delicious specials for Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week this month. Restaurant Week returns Monday-Sunday, Sept. 23-29 with participating restaurants offering $26, $36, $46 and now $56 three-course prix fixe…
How Project 2025’s Education Policies Mirror Ohio Bills and Universal Private School Vouchers
Published: August 29, 2024 15:13
From universal private school vouchers to stripping away diversity and inclusion requirements, censoring classrooms, and targeting LGBTQ students — some of Ohio’s education laws and bills mirror the goals outlined for a second Trump administration in…
Prison Populations Impact Rural, Urban Power in Ohio’s Census and Redistricting
Published: August 29, 2024 15:10
Anti-gerrymandering groups in Ohio and nationally are looking to correct what they say is a representational flaw in redistricting regarding prison populations. As it stands now, those incarcerated in the country’s state and federal prisons are counted in…