get in mah belly: the best cincinnati fish fries

i started a fish fry quest 3 years ago and i have been addicted ever since.  cheap, tasty food + cheap beer + pretty much the best people watching ever… that is like my idea of heaven.  here are the best fish fries.  you can thank me i… . . . → Read More: get in mah belly: the best cincinnati fish fries

Each Note Secure: Help Cincinnati bands get to SXSW

As a native of the Cincinnati area, and a former resident of Austin, Texas, I have a sizable place in my heart for both cities. So when the bands from my hometown are planning a trek to Austin for the best music festival in the world, my ears perk … . . . → Read More: Each Note Secure: Help Cincinnati bands get to SXSW

The Food Hussy!: Road Trip: "American Pickers" wannabes and Aurora, IN

Hubby and I are big fans of American Pickers on History Channel and have decided we want to start checking out estate sales. We know we have no idea what we’re doing but it’s a fun way to spend a couple hours on a Saturday.So off we head to Petersburg,… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Road Trip: "American Pickers" wannabes and Aurora, IN

Visualingual: Ghost Graffiti in Cincinnati

A few months ago, I started photographing ghost graffiti — graffiti that’s been painted over. I can understand that this must be really frustrating for property owners, but the gathered visual evidence of this phenomenon is fascinating and even inspiring in its own strange way. Of course, this isn’t limited to Cincinnati, but that’s where [...] . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Ghost Graffiti in Cincinnati

5chw4r7z: "today we’re turning the page in Cincinnati…"

So said Mayor Mallory last Friday, this is a project that everyone in Cincinnati can be pround of. As the mayor said this was a grass roots initiative pushed by bloggers, facebookers, twitterers and everyone else who got out the word and helped educata… . . . → Read More: 5chw4r7z: "today we’re turning the page in Cincinnati…"

UrbanCincy: Hundreds of Cincinnatians celebrate groundbreaking for the Midwest’s first modern streetcar

On what turned out to be virtually perfect weather for Cincinnati in mid-February, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Cincinnati Streetcar this past Friday. The event was announced to the public a week prior, and included dignitaries and media from not only Cincinnati but from around the United States. The [...] . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Hundreds of Cincinnatians celebrate groundbreaking for the Midwest’s first modern streetcar

Each Note Secure: Pop Empire scores Harley-Davidson ad

Great local music news to start your day today, as local boys Pop Empire have been tapped by the folks at Harley Davidson for use of one of their songs. The Cincinnati based duo (now trio) have been working hard around the area for a couple years now, and … . . . → Read More: Each Note Secure: Pop Empire scores Harley-Davidson ad

5chw4r7z: Cincinnati Streetcar Ground Breaking

“today we’re turning the page in Cincinnati…” ~ Cincinnati Mayor Mark Malloy[where: 45202]Cincinnati streetcar comments? . . . → Read More: 5chw4r7z: Cincinnati Streetcar Ground Breaking

UrbanCincy: World’s first game-sourced film to debut in Over-the-Rhine next Saturday

The 2011 MidPoint Music Festival ended nearly five months ago, but one of its products is about to have a major impact on the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood it calls home. On Saturday, February 25, a production team will hold a world premiere of what is believed to be the first-ever, game and crowd-sourced film. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: World’s first game-sourced film to debut in Over-the-Rhine next Saturday

Visualingual: Elsewhere

Cincinnati Museum Merger a Model for Other Cities?: in major local news, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is merging with the Cincinnati Museum Center. Well, Not Exactly…: is Westwood engaging in a pissing contest with the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati? Charley Harper: A Bird’s Eye View: Drew of Kitsch Cafe checked out this Modern [...] . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Elsewhere

UrbanCincy: Metro to implement new flexible payment options March 1

Beginning March 1, all 342 Metro buses will accept a new monthly payment system which allows riders to purchase rolling 30-day passes at any time. Transit officials also say that additional upgrades will be coming and include the introduction of a tap-and-go card later this summer. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Metro to implement new flexible payment options March 1

Each Note Secure: Bunbury Festival comes out swinging

We had our doubts when we didn’t hear a peep from the folks at the upcoming Bunbury Festival since their kick off party last summer. It turns out, they were just busy booking huge headlining acts for their inaugural festival this summer in Cincinnati. Yes, you are reading … . . . → Read More: Each Note Secure: Bunbury Festival comes out swinging

UrbanCincy: New tilt-shift video captures University of Cincinnati’s award-winning campus

A new tilt-shift video captures the University of Cincinnati’s award-winning uptown campus. Brian Spitzig’s two-minutes video triumphantly showcases UC’s main campus while set to Coldplay’s ‘Paradise’. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: New tilt-shift video captures University of Cincinnati’s award-winning campus

Visualingual: Clay Factory Ceramics Ghost Sign in Over-the-Rhine

The Clay Factory Ceramics ghost sign shows vases and nude women. Umm… Spotted at 1707 Race St. in Over-the-Rhine, just South of Findlay Market. . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Clay Factory Ceramics Ghost Sign in Over-the-Rhine

UrbanCincy: A revitalized Washington Park intends to serve as a historical, cultural bridge

From the remodeling of Italianate brownstones to the renovation of Music Hall, change can be seen throughout Over-the-Rhine. No change, however, has been as significant, both in scale and in reconnecting with the significance of the past as the $48 million renovation of Washington Park. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: A revitalized Washington Park intends to serve as a historical, cultural bridge

Each Note Secure: Taft opens ballroom, announces three great shows

It looks like the answer to the question of who would fill the void left by the loss of Southgate House might be ready to be answered. My eyebrows raised last week when I got a press release announcing the opening of a brand new room at the already … . . . → Read More: Each Note Secure: Taft opens ballroom, announces three great shows

Visualingual: Personalized Seed Bomb Favors for Bridal Showers, Weddings and Baby Showers

About six months ago, we started offering personalized favors for weddings and commitment ceremonies, and here are a few of the orders we filled last year, including the dramatic purple version for Rachel and Isaac’s wedding at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in Ft. Wayne, IN. This photograph by Karen Karki shows the favors in situ: [...] . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Personalized Seed Bomb Favors for Bridal Showers, Weddings and Baby Showers

5chw4r7z: Cincy Winter Beerfest

Did you make it to the Beer Fest, everyone was there, I shook more hands than Mitt Romney.Some people had battle plans more complex than the first invasion of Iraq. To me, that’s making beer drinking too much like hard work. I just looked for anything … . . . → Read More: 5chw4r7z: Cincy Winter Beerfest

UrbanCincy: Cincinnati to break ground on streetcar project next week with Ray LaHood

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory announced today that the city will break ground on its $110 million modern streetcar line next Friday. The ceremony will take place at 1pm outside of Memorial Hall, and city officials will be joined by Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. . . . → Read More: UrbanCincy: Cincinnati to break ground on streetcar project next week with Ray LaHood

Visualingual: Elsewhere

P&G “Storytelling Lofts” in OTR?: my latest contribution to Make Cincinnati Weird. Michael A. Uhlenhake – Architect, Developer and OTR Resident: interesting view on OVer-the-Rhine from a 20-year resident. Love Bugs: awesome article about two of Cincinnati’s most beloved artists, Charley Harper and his wife Edie. Cincinnati’s ‘Urban Walls’ Movement Looked to Spark Thoughtful Design: [...] . . . → Read More: Visualingual: Elsewhere

Weather for Cincinnati

Today Friday
It is forcast to be Rain Showers at 10:00 PM EST on February 23, 2012
Rain Showers
61°/43°
It is forcast to be Chance of Rain at 10:00 PM EST on February 24, 2012
Chance of Rain
48°/30°