Superbowl Party in OTR

Usually i'm home sitting on my butt during the game, but i saw the info below on the Urbancincy blog site and thought i would share it. 20$ for an open bar of locally brewed beers? AWESOME!

Super OTR Bowl Party at Venue 222 - 2/7

If you're still looking to make plans for the big game, look no more. Venue 222 and the Over-the-Rhine Foundation are co-hosting the first annual Super OTR Bowl Party from 5pm to 10pm on Sunday, February 7 at Venue 222's urban event space on 14th Street.
The cover charge for the event is $20 and will not only get you in the door, but also get you all the Moerlein Lager & Ales, Little Kings, Hudy Delight, Hudy 14-K, and Burger Classic you care to enjoy. Event organizers also say that there will be wine, soda and water also available. Food will be available for purchase (menu below) from Cincinnati's latest and greatest food mavens - Cafe de Wheels.
The best part about the event, besides the terrific food and drink available, is that all of the proceeds will go to support the Over-the-Rhine Foundation and their efforts to make the historic neighborhood the centerpiece of a revitalized Cincinnati. Organizers also state that there will be several large televisions and projection screens for game/commercial viewing.
Venue 222 (map) is located in the heart of the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, and is well-served by Metro bus routes. Reservations are required due to the limited seating available, and can be made online.

Cafe de Wheels Super OTR Bowl Menu
(beef provided by Avril-Bleh, rolls by Giminetti, and veggies from Daisy Mae's):

• Burger /Sandwich Combo PICK TWO include Regular or Sweet potato fries $8.00 with 3 minis $10.00
• Mini Wheels Burger; American cheese, lettuce, tomato, balsamic onion marmalade + Mike’s mayo
• Mini Wheels Veggie Burger; Beets, brown rice, lentils, onions, carrots, mushrooms, eggs and more…
• Mini Cincinnati Cuban; Sliced ham, Roasted Cuban pork, Baby Swiss, Grilled onions, Dill Pickle, Butter, Mustard
• Mini Wheels Crispy Chicken, seasoned flour/buttermilk, with lettuce and tomato
• Mett Grilled! Served with mustard, sauerkraut, onions, jalapeño peppers, relish.
  Chili Fries de Mike; A basket of crinkle cuts topped with Mike’s Chili & Cheddar

Breast Cancer Benefit @ York St Cafe Fri and Sat

We all know someone who has been touched by cancer in some way shape or form. This weekend, there is a very cool event going on at a very cool place - The York St Cafe! There are bands, raffles, art and of course - food downstairs, so if you have time and an extra 10$, check this cool event out!

One More Girl On A Stage Breast Cancer Benefit at York Street Café
Friday January 15 and Saturday January 16
$7 per night or $10 for a weekend pass, 18 and up welcome

The event includes a silent auction, split-the-pot raffle and an art gallery showing by several area artists.

• Sarah Baker (Photography) Sarah has been interested in photography for 6 years and has primarily focused on the documentation of her Mother's battle with breast cancer, which has now become terminal. She is currently a junior at The Art Academy of Cincinnati. She attended Oak Hills High School and graduated in 2007.
• Nancy Schafer (Photography) Nancy's passion for photography began over 30 years ago. She had a compelling interest in chronicling event and people-keeping a moment in time for all-a photograph. Nancy loves shooting live music performances and is a big supporter of local musicians.
• Amand Phirman (Drawing) Amanda describes her work: "My black and white line drawings are a reflection of my process of comparing the urban and wilderness landscapes. The warped sense of space not only allows the viewer to see an organic formation of architecture- specifically early urban style homes- but also imitates a type of walking. These drawings are part of a series in which I continue to explore the similarities between the urban and wilderness landscapes as I am currently a student in my junior year at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. "
• Jason Bechtel and Jeff Sevier (Photography) Jason and Jeff are the official photographers of the Cincinnati Rollergirls. They also have captured many great local and national music performers. Jason was the first official photographer of The Rivertown Music Club as well. Their display will feature lots of local ladies doing rock and roll kind of things.
  

Music:

Friday, January 15th
2nd Floor Stage: 7pm Vicki D'Salle 7:45pm Lauren Houston 8:45pm Tupelo Honey10 Vicki D'Salle 10:45pm Wonky Tonk 11:45pm Darlene (*thanks so much to Dana Hamblen and her new band for filling this spot last minute due to an illness!!)

Acoustic Stage 3rd Floor 7:30pm Raison D'etre 8:30pm Shiny and The Spoon 9:30pm Kate Haralson 10:30pm Carol Walker 11:30pm Audrey Cecil and Amanda Lucas

Saturday, January 16th
2nd Floor Stage 7pm Keshvar Project 8pm Vicki D'Salle 9pm J Dorsey Blues featuring Kristen Kreft 10pm Lydia Loveless 11pm Kelly Thomas and Ryan Malott with full band 12pm De Los Muertos

Acoustic Stage 3rd Floor 7 pm Robin and Joani Lacy 8pm Blue Confessions 9pm Honneycombs 10pm Smitten Hicks 11pm Jenny Ward 12pm Stick Figure Drawings

Jan 8-10

For whoever reads this blog, let me first say i'm so sorry that i've done such a terrible job lately with updating my blog! Honestly, i've been really slammed lately with my side business - i currently am sewing women's bags, clothes and gender neutral accessories made from upcycled matierals. If you are on facebook, please feel free to look up Uniquely Upcycled!

In the meantime, heere are some good events to check out this weekend:

• 10th Anniversary SaleMetronation, 1213 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine11am Fri 8 Jan-4pm Sun 10 JanFREEStop by Metronation to congratulate George and Jerry on their store's 10-year anniversary, and enjoy 10% off any purchase of $10 or more, any single item from the clothing clearance rack for $10 regardless of itsoriginal price, an additional 10% off other clearance items, plus enter the raffle to win one of ten $10 gift certificates.
• A New Year of Art The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington 6-9pm, Fri 8 JanFREE-$8
• Families Create: Art Maps!Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., downtown10am-noon, Sat 9 Jan$8-$12Chicago-based Cincinnatian Steve Zieverink will guide you through his awe-inspiring site-specific installation and help you map the wonders of an artistic landscape you create.
• Rookwood Pottery Tour Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr., Mt. Adams2-3pm, Sat 9 JanFREETour the CAM's Rookwood Pottery collection with a trained docent and lean about Rookwood Pottery and its history. Admission is free but parking is $4. -
• College Hill Coffee Company is celebrating their 4th Anniversary with FUN this weekend! Tonight Adam Sanregret & Tracy Walker. 7:30-9:30pm. College Hill Coffee Company
  6128 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
• A Shot in the Dark @ Fabricate -7-11pm at Fabricate 4012 Hamilton Ave. (Enter through Red Polly @ 4016). If you’ve ever been to see any band at almost any bar in Cincinnati, chances are you’ve seen Scott Beseler up in the mix snapping sweet-ass shots of the musicians that rock our faces off. He photographs his life and his life entails going to a lot of rock shows. This show is a rare chance to catch Beseler’s photography on display, as he almost never has art shows. Musical guests, The Cut In The Hill Gang, will play at 10:15 p.m. at Fabricate with additional entertainment provided by PROJECTMILL DJ’s, along with potable beverages and hors d’oeuvres.
• After the show opening, follow everyone down to Mayday for the Fabricate After-Party that will be a rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza of epic proportions! The following 10 bands, several of which are featured in Beseler’s photography, will be playing mini sets: The Lions Rampant, You You're Awesome, The Jellyhearts, The Chocolate Horse, The Cincinnati Suds, Oxford Cotton, Matthew Shelton, My Wife the Tiger, J. Dorsey All-stars, Wonky Tonk

Full disclosure: the items i am sewing are being carried at Fabricate, but that's no reason for me not to promote a kick ass show! I went to last month's DAAP show and bought a peice, so i can vouch for the owner's good taste. Definitely go to see the show and maybe see if you like what i made!