Its funny how closed for "renovations" has become the cure for what ails you among restaurants and bars. I remember back when what was McFaddens closed for "renovations" when really they had been busted serving minors and were shutdown for 3 days.
Which takes us to last week, I met up with Dave, of UrbanCincy.com fame and his lovely fiancee after their epic cake tasting day for drinks at Nichols
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Nicholson's close for "renovations"
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The Men’s ATP Master’s Series wrapped up play in Cincinnati at the Western & Southern Financial Tournament on Sunday. Roger Federer won his fourth title at the Western & Southern Financial Tournament. The Western & Southern Financial Men’s ATP Master’s Series is held every year at the Linder Family Tennis Center in Mason outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. This tournament has grown each and every yea
Maria Sharapova came into the final on Sunday looking strong as she cruised through the opening rounds of her first appearance at the Western & Southern Financials Women’s Open Tournament. However, at the end of the day the story would shift to the reigning U.S Open Champion, Kim Clijsters. Maria Sharapova had won the first set 2-6 and was on match point 3-5 late in the second when a
Phish is halfway through the second leg of their extensive summer tour. On Thursday evening the band visited Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville, In. The August 12th show was the sixth performance of Phish’s eleven show tour. The first half of the summer tour included eighteen stops, which was a prominently Eastern U.S. run. This second leg of the summer tour started with a three sh
Riverbend Music Center, a short jaunt East of downtown Cincinnati, was host to John Mayer on Tuesday July 27th. The 2003 Grammy Award winner played a blazing set to a loud crowd. John was so enthused with the energy the crowd delivered, he played 10 minutes past the 11:00 Riverbend curfew.
Sting brought the Royal Symphonic Orchestra with him on his July 20th visit to Cincinnati at Riverbend Music Center. Sting, having recently come off multiple worldwide tours with The Police, brought a completely different presentation of his genius musicianship. Sting and The Royal Symphonic Orchestra was able to deliver fresh and incredible interpretations of classic Sting and Police favorites
Nicola's
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When we got an email from Kate inviting us to Nicola's last Saturday, I didn't have to think twice, I replied by email and text with a resounding YES!
You know how it goes, its never the right time, or occasion or whatever, but we were done procrastinating and had to check out what everyone else has been going gaga about for all these years. And It didn't disappoint, amazing. This is what manual
You know how it goes, its never the right time, or occasion or whatever, but we were done procrastinating and had to check out what everyone else has been going gaga about for all these years. And It didn't disappoint, amazing. This is what manual
a hot time at the ol ballpark tonight
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The first game i've been to in a couple weeks, and just stepping out of the condo on 4th it already felt different, we weren't the only ones on the street, even clear over at Plum. You could tell something big was going on. I wonder how the play-offs are going to feel? If last night was any indication its going to feel electric.
I can't believe after sticking up for Leake all day yesterday thats
I can't believe after sticking up for Leake all day yesterday thats
hello strong social ties nice to meet you
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An awesome story in the NY Times about people moving away from conspicuous consumption and gravitating towards experiences. I've been saying this for awhile but its nice to be reassured by the Times that its not just my imagination. There's been actual studies done, and not surprising they've found that pair of shoes you've lusted for, that happiness fades fast.
An experience meanwhile slowly fa
An experience meanwhile slowly fa
Downtown Dash & Block Party
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Or as it was officially known, The Secret & Old Spice Downtown Dash & Block Party at St. X Church, but that's a big mouthful.
But it is for a good cause, they raised and distributed $3,000 to 6 local charities the Crossroad Health Center, St. Peter Claver Latin School, the Peaslee Neighborhood Center in Over-the-Rhine, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Downtown Residents Council and the Dr
But it is for a good cause, they raised and distributed $3,000 to 6 local charities the Crossroad Health Center, St. Peter Claver Latin School, the Peaslee Neighborhood Center in Over-the-Rhine, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Downtown Residents Council and the Dr
Fontayne-Porter daguerreotypes
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Opening this months Wired Magazine and paging through I got super excited finding this story and the accompanying pictures which I instantly identified as Cincinnati. Wired calls this series of pictures, the Fontayne-Porter daguerreotypes, the most famous of that type ever taken, and in 1848, daguerreotypes where super high tech.
East Hyde Park citizens are disputing the classification of their homes in the MLS system as having an Oakley address. Read more about how it is impacting residents here.
$14.4M Red Cross headquarters poised for LEED-Gold certification
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When the American Red Cross celebrated the opening of a new $14.4 million Disaster Operations Center in Evanston last month, local leaders and community members were celebrating much more than new and improved facility, they were celebrating a new and improved facility that focuses on sustainability.
The SouthShore condominium tower was the first high-rise tower constructed in Newport, Kentucky. More than a year after its completion, the luxury condominium tower is almost fully occupied and has developers eying a second tower along with a new 100-slip marina.
Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance takes efficiency blitz to Wyoming
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Volunteers from the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA) knocked on over 700 doors in the City of Wyoming this weekend as part of their Wyoming Energy Efficiency Blitz. In April, GCEA received $17 million for energy efficiency retrofit projects through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, making this blitz possible.
TEDxCincy to highlight city’s diversity and ideas
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Local creative minds have organized a day-long conference that will feature innovative speakers, entertainment and more at the first TEDx Cincy event that will gather intellectuals from the fields of technology, entertainment and design. TEDx Cincy is scheduled to take place on October 7th in downtown Cincinnati at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
“Explore Cincinnati” for July 22, 2010
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Dave Menninger talks to Travis about Hive13, Cincinnati's own hackerspace, and their first year of existence. Travis provides news updates on The Banks; Cincinnati Riverfront Park; Streetscaping in Clifton Heights, Corryville, and Evanston; and Water Works.
Hive13 celebrates first year as Cincinnati’s hackerspace
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To celebrate their first year of operation for Cincinnati's hackerspace, Hive13 is throwing a party at their Camp Washington space that will include music, refreshments, and games. The party will start at 7pm on Saturday, July 24.
Officials in Recife, Brazil are working to implement a redevelopment plan for the historic Dantas Barreto Corridor developed by students at UC's nationally-acclaimed School of Planning. The recommendations are expected to be implemented by 2012 in preparation for the 2014 World Cup visitors.
Dave Rolfes: A Year at UrbanCincy
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Dave Rolfes reflects on his first full year writing with UrbanCincy. He looks back on how he got engaged over this time, helped to make a tangible impact on the city's urban core, fought stereotypes, and walked the proverbial walk when it came to supporting Cincinnati's center city.
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