So, its been awhile (again) since i posted - still busy with the crafting stuff and bound to be even more busy as i approach next weekend's OTR festival (info below). I'll be vending there and at Second Sundays on Main under my "Uniquely Upcycled" brand so stop by!
Here's some cool stuff to check out in the meantime:
Kings and Queens of Trivia, Fri 5/14 @ Adonis
The Planned Parenthood Young Professionals group is excited to present the 3rd Annual Kings and Queens of Trivia event! Join us for a drag show, sex trivia contest, food, drinks and prizes. The event is hosted by the amazing Hershae Chocolate, featuring performances by Cincinnati's darling Krystal LaMour!For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.ppyp.org.
Mobo Fundraiser, Sat 5/15 @ Mayday
On Saturday, May 15th, MoBo Bicycle Cooperative will host its 4th Annual Fundraiser Party at Mayday (4231 Spring Grove Ave.) in Northside. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The event will run until midnight. Tickets are $8 for members and $10 for non-members and include a complimentary drink.The evening’s theme is MoBo Tango, and will feature a diverse mix of musical acts including The Tillers, The Chocolate Horse, harpist Elizabeth Motter, and DJs Northside Nick and Fishfischer. Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the evening from favorite local eateries, drink specials run all night long, and a silent auction and raffle will be held until 10 p.m. All funds raised will support programming and overhead costs for the upcoming season. This event is part of Mayday’s month-long MayFest celebration and Cincinnati’s Bike Month.Thanks to our event sponsor, Christian Moerlain, Metro Scooter for tshirts and every business and individual who has generously donated items for the auction.
Or, if you want to stay downtown after the big ball game, there's:
Grammer's Beer Garden Grand Opening Party - 5/15 8pm-midnight
No cover, pretty self explanatory - Comet Bluegrass Allstars will be playing.
Movie Night @ Grammers on Tuesday nights at 8pm & 10pm. This month is honoring bike month, so if you stop by you'll see a bike themed movie! They have this every month so if you miss it, make sure you go when the weather is nice - they'll play the movies outside and you can enjoy a beer while taking in a show - FOR FREE!
Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost ArkWednesday, May 26th, 7 p.m.THE 20TH CENTURY THEATRE IN OAKLEY! 3021 Madison Road FREE!!!Yes, the awesome 20th Century Theater is letting us screen one of our movies in their giant space on their giant screen, and it’s going to be one of the best Cincinnati nights you’ve ever had. FOOD AND DRINK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE (including alcoholic drinks), so please come hungry/thirsty! (Seriously, they’re unbelievably nice for letting us do this - and for free - so if you’re coming, please buy a beer or soda or popcorn or other food/drink so they can get something out of this.) Another free movie opportunity here, folks and the 20th century is being used for what it was originally intended! Bring your sense of nostalgia and enjoy!
2nd Annual OTR/Gateway Summer Celebration, 10AM - 7pm
Vine St. between 12th and 13th Sts., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH kicks off at 10:00 AM with the GO OTR 5K Run. The rest of the day will be filled with music, food, art and craft. 8 food vendors, 20 art/craft vendors, 6 bands on the main stage, Christian Moerlein Beer Truck, The Gargantuan Gay Garage Sale. Good times all around!
Park + Vine Pleather Anniversary Party - 5/28 6pm-10pm, 1109 Vine Street
Park + Vine is celebrating three years (our pleather--not leather--anniversary) of green business 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 28. We’re commemorating this day with vegan fare from local foodie pals, a lineup of local musicians and American Sign Language interpreters organized by Liz Bowater, and a big push to help the Cincinnati Zoo collect cell phones on behalf of gorilla habitat conservation. In the spirit of giving, we’re donating 10 percent of all purchases May 28 to Future Blooms, a community beautification project of Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. Northside resident Joy Lohrer will give tours of her veggie car and demonstrate how to run a diesel vehicle with waste fryer grease 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Final friday in OTR - tonight!
I have been pretty hit or miss with updating this lately. Primarily, that is because i have started my own little crafting business and have been greeted with more interest than i expected. I am now selling my items in three stores in Cincy under my label "Uniquely Upcycled" and the items being sold are handbags, accessories and some clothing made from materials that have been upcycled or refabricated from their original purpose. I have been keeping very busy, building inventory at Fabricate, Park + Vine and Atomic 10 and am happy to say it has panned out.
Tonight is Final Friday in Pendleton, on Main Street and on Vine. Atomic 10 is on Main Street, and is a very cute vintage boutique that is bursting at the seams with fabulous clothing (some of which i would love to use for raw materials, were it not for the high quality of the clothes). The owner was enthusiastic about selling the bags for Final Friday, but totally caught me off guard when she asked if she could have me kick off a monthly spotlight on a "featured artist" who makes use of upcycled materials. That being said, tonight I am being highlighted at her store!
If you have time, come down to Pendleton, Main Street or Vine Street and see what our arts community has to offer! If anything, you know there will be free food and drink (at some of the galleries) and excellent art/people watching! Highlights on other events can be found below:
On a separate note, here is a cool event that Cincinnati Parks is running which i thought i would highlight:
Art and nature - best things for the soul there is!
Tonight is Final Friday in Pendleton, on Main Street and on Vine. Atomic 10 is on Main Street, and is a very cute vintage boutique that is bursting at the seams with fabulous clothing (some of which i would love to use for raw materials, were it not for the high quality of the clothes). The owner was enthusiastic about selling the bags for Final Friday, but totally caught me off guard when she asked if she could have me kick off a monthly spotlight on a "featured artist" who makes use of upcycled materials. That being said, tonight I am being highlighted at her store!
If you have time, come down to Pendleton, Main Street or Vine Street and see what our arts community has to offer! If anything, you know there will be free food and drink (at some of the galleries) and excellent art/people watching! Highlights on other events can be found below:
- Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street – World Peace Jubilicious at Park + Vine: Feb. 26 Detour to Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, for artistic vegan fare from Chef Mark Stroud and kombucha and kraut from Fab Ferments. Local musician Doug Kreitzer will perform his favorite peace raps.Donations are greatly appreciated and will benefit Cincinnati’s own World Peace Earth Foundation. Be sure to check out Patrick Murphy Welage's laughter yoga class 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at You Do Yoga, 1319 Main Street, en route.
- The Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson Street - Know Theatre will host a cabaret themed party with dancing, singing, and socializing to help support local actors in Cincinnati through the Acclaim Award's Guest Equity Artist Grant.Tickets are $10 or if you attend "Adding Machine: A Musical" that evening, they are only $5!"Adding Machine" cast members and local professional actors will be performing musical numbers. Additional performers to be announced. Cash bar will be available.
- Venice on Vine, 1301 Vine Street - Venice on Vine will provide a special "Taste of Venice" with samples of our pizzas and hoagies. Also a photo exhibit, title TBA.
- The Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson Street - reception and gallery talk for "Gary Gaffney: Sabbatical Exhibition." The reception is from 5-9 p.m.; gallery talk by Professor Gaffney at 7 p.m.
On a separate note, here is a cool event that Cincinnati Parks is running which i thought i would highlight:
Maple in Mt. Airy
Saturday, March 6th · Programs start at 11:30am, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Mt. Airy Forest
Learn how people have tapped into this sugar source for centuries, interact with costumed sugar makers from the past, and taste maple sap, sugar and tea. Program lasts approx. 1 1/2 hrs.
Program Fee
: $7 per person*A FREE pancake breakfast is provided before the Maple in Mt. Airy program begins, but seatings are by reservation only. Spots fill quickly - call 321-6070 to make reservations.
Art and nature - best things for the soul there is!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
new tenant @ Findlay!
From today's Soapbox Media, news of another vendor @ Findlay who is carrying items that are lovely and tasty! Stop by here for some delightful sweets and then grab a cup of tea @ Churchhills Fine Teas while shopping for wine, meats, and all sorts of other fun stuff there! I cant wait for the City Council to get off their duffs and start working on the street car so I can go down there on snowy days like today and not have to worry about parking (my bike likely won't cut it). As more fun vendors sign on, the parking situation is going to get worse and worse....
A long vacant space at Findlay Market will soon be filled by Skirtz & Johnston Fine Pastries and Chocolates. According to Findlay Market President/CEO Robert Pickford, the bakery will occupy a double store front at 111/113 West Elder Street on the south side of the Market House next to Krause's.
Pickford noted that the 1,342 square-foot space has not previously been occupied and has been available for about 26 months.
"This brings Findlay Market to 86 percent occupancy," said Pickford who went on to say that if current prospects work out that the occupancy rate could reach 90 percent soon. Skirtz & Johnston also fills several long awaited product niches in the market's overall product mix according to Pickford.
Going forward Findlay Market is hoping to secure additional fresh produce vendors, and preferably additional full-time fresh produce vendors like Daisy Mae's Market. Ethnic groceries, pubs and cafes, and other more traditional retail formats are also being pursued to fill out Findlay Market's product mix.
"The new bakery will bring activity, color, great aromas, and new life to the south side of the market square," said Pickford.
The new vendor for Findlay Market joins after a tremendous year for the historic marketplace that experienced a 23 percent increase in customer traffic with roughly 758,000 shopping visits made to Findlay Market in 2009. During that time the market also welcomed four new full-time businesses, and added Tuesday as a sixth day of operation year-round.
A long vacant space at Findlay Market will soon be filled by Skirtz & Johnston Fine Pastries and Chocolates. According to Findlay Market President/CEO Robert Pickford, the bakery will occupy a double store front at 111/113 West Elder Street on the south side of the Market House next to Krause's.
Pickford noted that the 1,342 square-foot space has not previously been occupied and has been available for about 26 months.
"This brings Findlay Market to 86 percent occupancy," said Pickford who went on to say that if current prospects work out that the occupancy rate could reach 90 percent soon. Skirtz & Johnston also fills several long awaited product niches in the market's overall product mix according to Pickford.
Going forward Findlay Market is hoping to secure additional fresh produce vendors, and preferably additional full-time fresh produce vendors like Daisy Mae's Market. Ethnic groceries, pubs and cafes, and other more traditional retail formats are also being pursued to fill out Findlay Market's product mix.
"The new bakery will bring activity, color, great aromas, and new life to the south side of the market square," said Pickford.
The new vendor for Findlay Market joins after a tremendous year for the historic marketplace that experienced a 23 percent increase in customer traffic with roughly 758,000 shopping visits made to Findlay Market in 2009. During that time the market also welcomed four new full-time businesses, and added Tuesday as a sixth day of operation year-round.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Grammar's Bar showing movies on Tuesdays!
I know folks in Chicago who have outdoor movie nights in their local neighborhoods, where they project the movies onto a screen/sheet and i always thought it was such a great idea. Capitalizing on that idea, Grammar's has been doing something similar in the winter months at one of the larger rooms at their bar, with hopes to carry it over to the warmer part of the year. Its free to view and eat the popcorn and except for booze you buy, you dont even need to fork over dough for a ticket! What a great date idea. Tonight they're showing all Quentin Tarantino movies, with one starting at 6pm, 10 and 12. Each week its a different movie. Here's the blurb from City Beat, and you can easily sign up for updates by becoming a fan on Facebook.
Bored on Tuesday nights? Head to Grammer’s for their weekly movie night. Each Tuesday the bar screens two cult classic movies like The Breakfast Club or Dazed and Confused inside the Tarbell Room. The action has moved indoors because it’s freaking cold out, but in the spring the movies will be projected outside, “bike-in” style, in the beer garden. And, as always, Grammer’s will be providing drinkers and movie-goers with limitless free popcorn. To learn what movies are being screened each week, join the “Tuesday Night Movies at Grammer’s” group page on Facebook. They send out an e-mail the Monday before. Or just stop by the bar at 10 p.m. Free.
Bored on Tuesday nights? Head to Grammer’s for their weekly movie night. Each Tuesday the bar screens two cult classic movies like The Breakfast Club or Dazed and Confused inside the Tarbell Room. The action has moved indoors because it’s freaking cold out, but in the spring the movies will be projected outside, “bike-in” style, in the beer garden. And, as always, Grammer’s will be providing drinkers and movie-goers with limitless free popcorn. To learn what movies are being screened each week, join the “Tuesday Night Movies at Grammer’s” group page on Facebook. They send out an e-mail the Monday before. Or just stop by the bar at 10 p.m. Free.
Friday, January 22, 2010
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):
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 $10.00
- Mini Wheels Burger; American cheese, lettuce, tomato, balsamic onion marmalade + Mike’s mayo
- Mini Wheels Veggie Burger; Beets, brown rice, lentils, onions, carrots, mushrooms, eggs and more…
- Mini Cincinnati Cuban; Sliced ham, Roasted Cuban pork, Baby Swiss, Grilled onions, Dill Pickle, Butter, Mustard
- Mini Wheels Crispy Chicken, seasoned flour/buttermilk, with lettuce and tomato
- Mett Grilled! Served with mustard, sauerkraut, onions, jalapeño peppers, relish.
Chili Fries de Mike; A basket of crinkle cuts topped with Mike’s Chili & Cheddar
Friday, January 15, 2010
Breast Cancer Benefit @ York St Cafe Fri and Sat
We all know someone who has been touched by cancer in some way shape or form. This weekend, there is a very cool event going on at a very cool place - The York St Cafe! There are bands, raffles, art and of course - food downstairs, so if you have time and an extra 10$, 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.
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
Friday, January 8, 2010
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:
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!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Holiday cheer
As we move into the last full week before Xmas, there is an abundance of ways to get in the holiday spirit! Below are just a few:
- 2009 Holiday Floral Show November 21st through January 3rd
Krohn Conservatory
Theme "Lucia's Garden"
This year, beloved Swedish holiday traditions inspire our holiday floral show. Come learn and enjoy some of those traditions while strolling among drifts of red poinsettias, cyclamen and amaryllis. Our natural holiday tree features hundreds of ornaments handmade by park volunteers, and attractions include an outdoor live nativity scene. We have many special events going on throughout the show - call (513) 352-4080 for more info.
Holiday Hours:
Extended Krohn Hours - December 19th-30th, 10am-8pm Outdoor Nativity Scene open from 9am-9pm
Please note: The Krohn Conservatory will close at 5pm on Friday, December 25th. I heard that on Sunday from 1-3, Santa will be taking time off of his very busy pre-sleigh schedule to visit the show, so if you have kiddos, stop by! Also, the sale of the flowers from this show will take place on Jan 5th, with doors opening @ 10am. - Shopping and Caroling in the Gateway Quarter - I'm having trouble finding solid info on this, but according to the downtown calendar, there will be extended hours for the Gateway Quarter shops this evening, and members from the Cincinnati Men's Chorus will be serenading shoppers while they scurry about. I believe this goes until 8pm.
- If you miss that, there's always the Sweet Peace Holiday Bake Sale @ Park + Vine - Sweet Peace Bakery will be having a bake sale in Park + Vine on Sat, from 11-4pm. Stop by and have some sweets while you peruse the goods in the store or down the street!
- The Cincinnati Men's Chorus will be busy this weekend, as Saturday and Sunday they will be putting on what sounds to be a really fun chorale concert to get you toe-tapping to holiday tunes. Glorious: Simply stunning holiday music plus - a new mini-musical featuring beloved songs from holiday specials, created as a joint project by Cincinnati Men's Chorus, Turtle Creek Chorale, Heartland Men's Chorus, Seattle Men's Chorus, and the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC. and two new songs from Melissa Etheridge: "Glorious" and "Ring the Bells," accompanied by harp and handbells. Where Harriet Tubman Theater-National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Contact 513.542.2626. Tickets are 20$ in advance, 25$ at the door, but if you don't want to spend the dough, you can volunteer and get in free! - If you are looking for a more traditional holiday chorale setting, on Sunday @ 5pm, Christ Church Cathedral on 4th will be hosting "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols". While I'm not sure what the "festival of nine lessons" is, I'm always down with holiday tunes in a church where acoustics are usually very good. I wish the website gave more info on what they will be singing, but I'm sure it will be beautiful nonetheless. Where: Christ Church Cathedral 318 E. Fourth St.Cincinnati, OH 45202
If you have kiddos to entertain (or if you are just a kid at heart), here are a few things not to be missed:
- Just on 4th street you will find the Duke Holiday Train Display featuring 1,000 feet of track and 300 miniature train cars. Theme: Dreaming of Sugar Plums, Lollipops and Gingerbread on 4th. Its on the 1st floor, you can see it from the outside, and its really pretty neat. They spend months putting this thing together, so its the real deal. Best part, its free! From Duke "Train display featuring 1,000 feet of track and 300 miniature train cars. Theme: Dreaming of Sugar Plums, Lollipops and Gingerbread."
- Walk one block over to Fountain Square, and you are smack dab in the heart of all the holiday events downtown. You have ice skating (Santa will be out there Sat 12-1 and Sun 1-2 if the kids want to put in another plug for their holiday gifts.) Skate rental is $2.50, and there are warming tents and hot drinks available. Friday and Saturday nights there are some fireworks, and between 6-7 Santa rappels down the side of the 5/3 Building, but not before you get some holiday choir music at 6. I think Santa is not allowed to appear unless the crowd is singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", so be ready to belt it out! You can also hop on the "Holiday Jolly Trolley" (10am-6pm) outside of the Westin Hotel, ride around downtown and it stops at all the major holiday attractions. The paid carriage rides will also be available if its too crowded or if you want a more intimate ride.
- Giant Gingerbread display in the lobby of the Hilton Netherland Plaza. After you get good n chilly from doing Fountain Square activities, grab a quick cup of hot chocolate or coffee @ Tazza Mia then walk up to the BEAUTIFUL lobby of this old hotel and enjoy the Gingerbread artistry on display. On a side note, as previously noted, the restaurant in the lobby, Orchids Palm Court has a GREAT happy hour if you are able to go have a drink. If you are looking for a quieter locale, you can also head over to the Hyatt to see a holiday gingerbread display AND train display in one place. Its free.
- If you'd rather not be out in the cold at all, there are still plenty of good options to get in the holiday spirit.
- Don't forget the Newport Aquarium has Scuba Santa (he hangs with the sharks!) daily - not sure on the times of Santa's appearance, but I'm sure squealing of children will alert you to his appearance. Admission is 20$ for adults, 13$ for kids 2-12.
- The Museum Center has a toy exhibit that is free (!) and is open 7 days a week, so you can go there, be wowed first by the rotunda and then check out their "Toys Thru Time" exhibit where they will have toys from the 1800s to present. Will a Furbie make it in? Go and find out! Parking will cost you, but I'd say its probably worth it. Now open through January 3, 2010 John A. Ruthven Exhibit Gallery
- There is also a holiday pj party on Sunday (12/20) if you can get your info to them in time: North Pole Pajama Party December 20 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
We are throwing a North Pole Pajama Party and you're invited! Wear your favorite PJS and drink hot chocolate, decorate sugar cookies, create fun crafts, enjoy holiday inspired performances and an elfin DJ spinning holiday tunes. Get out on the dance floor with the elves and Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Make your reservation by December 17 by calling (513) 287-7021. $20 member child, $25 non-member child, $10 adult
Finally, don't forget about all the great holiday season shows or shows that are just plain fun!
- Miracle on 34th St - Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 19$-21$. 241-6550
- Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Know Theatre, 15$ for adults, 12$ in advance. 300-5669
- The Santaland Diaries (for adults), Columbia Performance Center, 12-20$. 888-588-0137
- A Christmas Carol, Playhouse in the Park, 25$-67$, 421-3888
- Once Upon a Mattress, Aronoff Center 20-25$, 621-2787
- The Taming of the Shrew, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 20$-26$. 381-2273
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
New Busken Bakery Downtown
Hopefully this place will eventually have weekend hours - I'm still going to prefer Shadau Breads to Busken, but its still good to see another business open downtown. The 9th street location was TERRIBLE.
From the Cincinnati Business Courier:
Busken opened a new downtown location today at Walnut and Seventh in a space owned by the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
This marks the fifth time the bakery has opened a store downtown.
“If we could survive the downtown business climate following the 2001 riots, I knew things couldn’t get much worse,” said Vice President Brian Busken in a news release. “It would be foolish to leave now, there is too much positive momentum and our city center is slowly but surely becoming a destination.”
The store, which has access to the Aronoff Center’s commercial kitchen, will focus on growing the bakery’s breakfast and lunch catering business. The catering, which is available to any downtown business 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, was previously operated out of Busken’s Ninth and Central location, which closed in preparation for the opening of the new store.
From the Cincinnati Business Courier:
Busken opened a new downtown location today at Walnut and Seventh in a space owned by the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
This marks the fifth time the bakery has opened a store downtown.
“If we could survive the downtown business climate following the 2001 riots, I knew things couldn’t get much worse,” said Vice President Brian Busken in a news release. “It would be foolish to leave now, there is too much positive momentum and our city center is slowly but surely becoming a destination.”
The store, which has access to the Aronoff Center’s commercial kitchen, will focus on growing the bakery’s breakfast and lunch catering business. The catering, which is available to any downtown business 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, was previously operated out of Busken’s Ninth and Central location, which closed in preparation for the opening of the new store.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Main Street Holiday Stroll & Shop + more!
I'm out of town this weekend, so I'm going to miss out on a lot of great stuff to get me in the holiday mood, but hopefully the turn out will be great to all these events. If i get back early, I'm definitely checking out some of these Sunday holiday arts sales!
- Main Street Holiday Stroll & Shop, 12/5 (11-7) + 12/6 (12-5): Main Street in OTR keeps the foot traffic high during the summers with the "Second Sunday on Main" events, but this is a new one for the holidays. All of the stores and galleries will be open during these times, and will be happy to sell their goods or just get the foot traffic up in their stores. Be sure to stop by Iris Bookcafe and have a hot cup of something to ward off the chills!
- Here's to Our Health Happy Hour, 12/3 (tonite!) 5:30-8:00 PM @ ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY, 1410 MAIN STREET in OTR. This is a partnering between Community Shares and YP Cincy, so there should be a great mixture of folks there. Basically its an event to raise awareness about the healthcare groups that Community Shares supports in the area. There is a 5$ suggested donation @ the door for wine and snacks. Here's a little blurb on what each of these organizations does: Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati is a partnership of 27 local nonprofit organizations building social and economic equity and a healthy environment in Greater Cincinnati. YPShares is for young professionals and others who strive to engage and inspire the next generation of community supporters to become passionately committed to causes that promote social and economic equity and a healthy environment.
- 7th Annual St Nick Day Sale 12/5 10-2 @ Peaslee Neighborhood Center (215 E. 14th St Cincinnati, OH ). There will be Syracuse Cultural Worker items, Equal Exchange coffee, tea, hot cocoa; Divine Chocolate; international art and crafts from Ecuador, Ghana, Madagascar, El Salvador and more; local artist Mary Ann Lederer’s art, local authors and more. This sale benefits the IJPC(Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center) - more info on them can be found at: http://www.ijpc-cincinnati.org/
- Gifts That Make a Difference Sarah Center, 1600 Vine St., OTR 8am-6pm, 12/3-12/5 - Shop for jewelry, bags, wall hangings, quilts, and tableware, and support a great cause. The Sarah Center is an outreach ministry of St. Francis Seraph that teaches women how to sew, quilt, paint, enamel and make jewelry. Its across the street from St Fracis Seraph church.
- Main Street Holiday Stroll & Shop, 12/5 (11-7) + 12/6 (12-5): Main Street in OTR keeps the foot traffic high during the summers with the "Second Sunday on Main" events, but this is a new one for the holidays. All of the stores and galleries will be open during these times, and will be happy to sell their goods or just get the foot traffic up in their stores. Be sure to stop by Iris Bookcafe and have a hot cup of something to ward off the chills!
- Here's to Our Health Happy Hour, 12/3 (tonite!) 5:30-8:00 PM @ ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY, 1410 MAIN STREET in OTR. This is a partnering between Community Shares and YP Cincy, so there should be a great mixture of folks there. Basically its an event to raise awareness about the healthcare groups that Community Shares supports in the area. There is a 5$ suggested donation @ the door for wine and snacks. Here's a little blurb on what each of these organizations does: Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati is a partnership of 27 local nonprofit organizations building social and economic equity and a healthy environment in Greater Cincinnati. YPShares is for young professionals and others who strive to engage and inspire the next generation of community supporters to become passionately committed to causes that promote social and economic equity and a healthy environment.
- 7th Annual St Nick Day Sale 12/5 10-2 @ Peaslee Neighborhood Center (215 E. 14th St Cincinnati, OH ). There will be Syracuse Cultural Worker items, Equal Exchange coffee, tea, hot cocoa; Divine Chocolate; international art and crafts from Ecuador, Ghana, Madagascar, El Salvador and more; local artist Mary Ann Lederer’s art, local authors and more. This sale benefits the IJPC(Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center) - more info on them can be found at: http://www.ijpc-cincinnati.org/
- Gifts That Make a Difference Sarah Center, 1600 Vine St., OTR 8am-6pm, 12/3-12/5 - Shop for jewelry, bags, wall hangings, quilts, and tableware, and support a great cause. The Sarah Center is an outreach ministry of St. Francis Seraph that teaches women how to sew, quilt, paint, enamel and make jewelry. Its across the street from St Fracis Seraph church.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Events for Nov 20-22 weekend
Wow, there are a lot of great arts/crafts/holiday-ish events going on this weekend! Here are a few highlights i want to share:
Friday Nov 20 - So many art openings/benefits!
- Secret Artworks 6-9 Westin Hotel - i went to this a few years ago and the ticket price (and food offerings) have vastly increased since then, but it was a pretty cool event nonetheless. If you have some serious coin to drop, its for a good cause. Its an exhibition and sale of 5x7 inch pieces of artwork that you buy and you don't find out who the artist is until after the sale is over. I went to a similar event in Rochester that a friend of mine was in and at both shows i really enjoyed the vast array of style and ability contained in each show. 100$/person in advance, 125 at the door - benefits Artworks. http://www.artworkscincinnati.org/.
- Inkbleeds II: The Art of the Screenprint 5-9pm this opening is at the Art Academy's Pearlman Gallery and will feather posters from the rock scene from various area print makers including Powerhouse Factories which i have always heard does good work. A friend of mine is a print maker currently, so to get to know how the process works would be an excellent way to spend a Friday night for me. Ph #562-6262 The after party will be @ below Zero Lounge @ 10pm, and it should make for an interesting crowd b/c of the following event.....
- Gay BINGO @ Below Zero Lounge 6:30-10pm. Be there for all of the crazy fun, the outrageous costumes, the fabulous prizes and totally unconventional bingo games. Plus you will be supporting the Ensemble Theatre and STOP AIDS. 20$/person. http://www.belowzerolounge.com/cal.html
- Fabricate Grand Opening (inside of Red Polly) in Northside 7-11pm - full disclosure: this is actually a place a former coworker of mine is opening up. That being said, I'm a crafty person who's not all that talented and this really appeals to me. In addition to the store opening, there is an art exhibit that is up by Chris Salley and there will be great music as well as food and drink. The long term goal for this place is to be a place for crafters to show/sell their work, pick up supplies and have a general space to gather and craft. http://www.fabnorthside.com/
Saturday Nov 21 - get into the holiday spirit!
- BuyCincy's Cincinnati Unchained, is 11-6pm More than 30 stores citywide are offering deals, gifts and charitable donations during this annual campaign that highlights locally-owned businesses.
- Balluminaria @ Eden Park (at Mirror Lake) 4-6pm - There will be a bunch of tethered hot air balloons that will ring the "lake" that will be lit up as the light fades. The pictures I've seen of this event are amazing, and i think its supposed to be dry on that day. There will also be carollers and a Santa visit for those of you who go with kiddies. I personally have never been up close and personal with hot air balloons, so this sounds awesome. Parking will likely be short, so be prepared to walk, bike or take the bus.
- Winter Floral Show - A Swedish Holiday @ Krohns Conservatory 10-5pm - This will feature all sorts of lovely flowers, a beautiful Xmas tree and a train and Cincy landmark display. They used to get Wifi there too so if you want to cruise the net, have a coffee and read the paper, its a lovely place to do so. This place is open 7 days/week, so find an off time and go see the show!
- Indie Craft Show @ Northside Tavern 12-6pm - this is the first year for this show, and were my skills more up to par i would have totally submitted work to it. That being said, i hope this is a monstrous success so they have more! There will be crafts for sale (duh) by 20 vendors, gelato and music to keep the creative vibe going. http://craftysupermarket.wordpress.com/
- Chef Rob's Cooking class @ Kroger Fresh Fare in Kenwood 1pm - with all the great cooking classes being offered lately, the ones which are FREE are sometimes given short shrift. Not here, especially in these kind of times! This class is focused mostly on Thanksgiving food - turkey, sweet potatoes, gingered carrot salad and angel food cake with ganache and berries (YUM). You have to call to register though. 686-7900.
- Xmas @ Xmas (sorta) @ Below Zero 8-11 - alright so i already mentioned stuff going on at this place before, but damn if they don't have good planners! (Seriously, they have an event weekly for Glee!) Anyway this is another benefit, this time for the Cincinnati Men's Chorus, who incidentally are very good. They will have holiday music being performed cabaret style and it will be hosted by Penny Tration (a fabulously hilarious drag queen). Is it ever really too early to start the holiday singing? http://www.belowzerolounge.com/cal.html
Sunday Nov 22 - ZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Rest, relax and root on the Bengals. WHO DEY!
Friday Nov 20 - So many art openings/benefits!
- Secret Artworks 6-9 Westin Hotel - i went to this a few years ago and the ticket price (and food offerings) have vastly increased since then, but it was a pretty cool event nonetheless. If you have some serious coin to drop, its for a good cause. Its an exhibition and sale of 5x7 inch pieces of artwork that you buy and you don't find out who the artist is until after the sale is over. I went to a similar event in Rochester that a friend of mine was in and at both shows i really enjoyed the vast array of style and ability contained in each show. 100$/person in advance, 125 at the door - benefits Artworks. http://www.artworkscincinnati.org/.
- Inkbleeds II: The Art of the Screenprint 5-9pm this opening is at the Art Academy's Pearlman Gallery and will feather posters from the rock scene from various area print makers including Powerhouse Factories which i have always heard does good work. A friend of mine is a print maker currently, so to get to know how the process works would be an excellent way to spend a Friday night for me. Ph #562-6262 The after party will be @ below Zero Lounge @ 10pm, and it should make for an interesting crowd b/c of the following event.....
- Gay BINGO @ Below Zero Lounge 6:30-10pm. Be there for all of the crazy fun, the outrageous costumes, the fabulous prizes and totally unconventional bingo games. Plus you will be supporting the Ensemble Theatre and STOP AIDS. 20$/person. http://www.belowzerolounge.com/cal.html
- Fabricate Grand Opening (inside of Red Polly) in Northside 7-11pm - full disclosure: this is actually a place a former coworker of mine is opening up. That being said, I'm a crafty person who's not all that talented and this really appeals to me. In addition to the store opening, there is an art exhibit that is up by Chris Salley and there will be great music as well as food and drink. The long term goal for this place is to be a place for crafters to show/sell their work, pick up supplies and have a general space to gather and craft. http://www.fabnorthside.com/
Saturday Nov 21 - get into the holiday spirit!
- BuyCincy's Cincinnati Unchained, is 11-6pm More than 30 stores citywide are offering deals, gifts and charitable donations during this annual campaign that highlights locally-owned businesses.
- Balluminaria @ Eden Park (at Mirror Lake) 4-6pm - There will be a bunch of tethered hot air balloons that will ring the "lake" that will be lit up as the light fades. The pictures I've seen of this event are amazing, and i think its supposed to be dry on that day. There will also be carollers and a Santa visit for those of you who go with kiddies. I personally have never been up close and personal with hot air balloons, so this sounds awesome. Parking will likely be short, so be prepared to walk, bike or take the bus.
- Winter Floral Show - A Swedish Holiday @ Krohns Conservatory 10-5pm - This will feature all sorts of lovely flowers, a beautiful Xmas tree and a train and Cincy landmark display. They used to get Wifi there too so if you want to cruise the net, have a coffee and read the paper, its a lovely place to do so. This place is open 7 days/week, so find an off time and go see the show!
- Indie Craft Show @ Northside Tavern 12-6pm - this is the first year for this show, and were my skills more up to par i would have totally submitted work to it. That being said, i hope this is a monstrous success so they have more! There will be crafts for sale (duh) by 20 vendors, gelato and music to keep the creative vibe going. http://craftysupermarket.wordpress.com/
- Chef Rob's Cooking class @ Kroger Fresh Fare in Kenwood 1pm - with all the great cooking classes being offered lately, the ones which are FREE are sometimes given short shrift. Not here, especially in these kind of times! This class is focused mostly on Thanksgiving food - turkey, sweet potatoes, gingered carrot salad and angel food cake with ganache and berries (YUM). You have to call to register though. 686-7900.
- Xmas @ Xmas (sorta) @ Below Zero 8-11 - alright so i already mentioned stuff going on at this place before, but damn if they don't have good planners! (Seriously, they have an event weekly for Glee!) Anyway this is another benefit, this time for the Cincinnati Men's Chorus, who incidentally are very good. They will have holiday music being performed cabaret style and it will be hosted by Penny Tration (a fabulously hilarious drag queen). Is it ever really too early to start the holiday singing? http://www.belowzerolounge.com/cal.html
Sunday Nov 22 - ZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Rest, relax and root on the Bengals. WHO DEY!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Upcoming events 11/13-11/15
With the weather starting to cool off, there are a lot of things going on this weekend (indoors) that will keep folks in the area active!
1. Kristen Chenoweth @ Music Hall - what can i say about her? I loved her in "Pushing Daisies" and LOVED Wicked, so its a no-brainer that her show with the CSO this weekend would appeal! There are shows @ 8pm Friday and Saturday night, and an afternoon one on Sunday (maybe another one on Sat?) and tickets are really reasonable. You get to hear her do some standard broadway tunes and they do promote the fact that she will be doing one or two songs from Wicked. Tix are anywhere from 20$ and up. Sold!
2. MUSE Concert - $15 Saturday 8pm or Sunday at 3pm @ St John's Unitarian Church in Clifton. I have not heard MUSE sing before, but from what I've been told, they are very powerful concerts. For the most part, the song list is nothing I've heard before, but it all seems to be centered around peace, justice and the celebration of women.
3. White Christmas @ the Aronoff - it still seems a bit early for this kind of stuff, but i guess its never too soon to get in the holiday spirit! Tix vary from 24.50 to 64$, but reviews are already very positive for the show. The show runs through 11/22 which i find somewhat odd, but maybe they'll have another holiday-ish show after that. (Technically, this show starts its run tonight.)
4. Bad Veins and You, You're Awesome @ Aliveone in Mt Adams- I've been jonesing to see Bad Veins, especially after all the press they've been given and here's a chance. Though i won't personally be going to this show (hate the parking in Mt Adams and Alive One seems like a VERY claustrophobic venue to play), I'm sure it will be a good one. they start @ 11pm and will be including some DJ's, so I'm not really sure what time either band will begin to play. Since they're only open until 2:30, hopefully people are punctual!
5. Moerlein Keg Tapping Friday @ the Cincinnati Central Turners Club House - festivities start @ 4pm, and the tapping is at 7. They will be tapping the keg for the Moerlein Kristalkindt Winter Warm Ale and admission is free. Not sure what the beer itself will cost, but it sounds like the place is kind of cool, and never having been to a proper keg tapping (aside from in college) it may be a novel experience. It sounds like the location is pretty cool and parking is available (also for free). More info here: http://www.gacl.org/gaclhot.html
6. Organ recital @ Christ Church - Sunday @ 5 Bryan Mock will present an organ recital in Christ Church Cathedral's glorious acoustic space. The concert is part of a series of organ recitals offered at the Cathedral on the third Sunday of each month, October through May. Admission is free. I personally think of the Simpsons episode when the church organist plays "In the Garden of Eden", but i'm not opposed to free concerts played with interesting instruments. The Cathedral is located at 318 East Fourth Street. For more information call (513) 621-1817.
1. Kristen Chenoweth @ Music Hall - what can i say about her? I loved her in "Pushing Daisies" and LOVED Wicked, so its a no-brainer that her show with the CSO this weekend would appeal! There are shows @ 8pm Friday and Saturday night, and an afternoon one on Sunday (maybe another one on Sat?) and tickets are really reasonable. You get to hear her do some standard broadway tunes and they do promote the fact that she will be doing one or two songs from Wicked. Tix are anywhere from 20$ and up. Sold!
2. MUSE Concert - $15 Saturday 8pm or Sunday at 3pm @ St John's Unitarian Church in Clifton. I have not heard MUSE sing before, but from what I've been told, they are very powerful concerts. For the most part, the song list is nothing I've heard before, but it all seems to be centered around peace, justice and the celebration of women.
3. White Christmas @ the Aronoff - it still seems a bit early for this kind of stuff, but i guess its never too soon to get in the holiday spirit! Tix vary from 24.50 to 64$, but reviews are already very positive for the show. The show runs through 11/22 which i find somewhat odd, but maybe they'll have another holiday-ish show after that. (Technically, this show starts its run tonight.)
4. Bad Veins and You, You're Awesome @ Aliveone in Mt Adams- I've been jonesing to see Bad Veins, especially after all the press they've been given and here's a chance. Though i won't personally be going to this show (hate the parking in Mt Adams and Alive One seems like a VERY claustrophobic venue to play), I'm sure it will be a good one. they start @ 11pm and will be including some DJ's, so I'm not really sure what time either band will begin to play. Since they're only open until 2:30, hopefully people are punctual!
5. Moerlein Keg Tapping Friday @ the Cincinnati Central Turners Club House - festivities start @ 4pm, and the tapping is at 7. They will be tapping the keg for the Moerlein Kristalkindt Winter Warm Ale and admission is free. Not sure what the beer itself will cost, but it sounds like the place is kind of cool, and never having been to a proper keg tapping (aside from in college) it may be a novel experience. It sounds like the location is pretty cool and parking is available (also for free). More info here: http://www.gacl.org/gaclhot.html
6. Organ recital @ Christ Church - Sunday @ 5 Bryan Mock will present an organ recital in Christ Church Cathedral's glorious acoustic space. The concert is part of a series of organ recitals offered at the Cathedral on the third Sunday of each month, October through May. Admission is free. I personally think of the Simpsons episode when the church organist plays "In the Garden of Eden", but i'm not opposed to free concerts played with interesting instruments. The Cathedral is located at 318 East Fourth Street. For more information call (513) 621-1817.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Crawl of the Dead
A friend of mine just told me about this GREAT event going on in Covington on Halloween. There are a lot of cool costume parties around town tonight and tomorrow, but this one gets mad points for creativity. Info below from WCPO.com and the following link takes you to the official site http://www.crawlofthedead.com/crawls/info/covington_zombie_crawl:
Zombie Crawl Unleashes The Undead
COVINGTON, Ky. – City will be taken over with the living dead.Imagine one part performance art, one part party and two parts B-movie Bash and there who have yourself the Zombie Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 31.
The City of Covington is heading up the event and it begins at Molly Malone's, making it's way through various bars in Covington and then ends up at Leapin Lizard around 9 p.m. Beginning at Molly Malone's 112 E. Fourth St., meet at 6 p.m., enjoy Malone's until 7 p.m. then roll out for an entire evening of “Undead” entertainment in Covington's most Zombie-friendly venues. 2nd venue - Down under Bar, 126 Park Place - Zombie Haiku Reading. They supply the Haiku (or write your own), you supply the reading. 3rd stop - Sidebar, 322 Greenup St. - Zombie Band (details to come) and a Zombie Drink special.4th up - The Avenue, 411 Madison Ave. - Take part in a “Thriller” Dance and take in Billy Tackett's phenomenal artwork.Grand finale - the longest haul of the evening … a push up through the center of Mainstrasse. We'll be headed to Leaping Lizard to party through the night at their Zombie Party and B-Movie Bash.
Costumes are encouraged but not required, however, the event is free for those in costumes. There will be costume contests and zombie attacks throughout the night. Admission is $5 for those without costumes. The event will include a DJ and dancing all night long, zombie drink specials and spooky cocktails. Party goes until 1 a.m. with two floors and two full bars.
IF YOU GO:When: Oct. 31, at 6 p.m.What: B-Movie Bash Halloween Party/Zombie CrawlStart: Molly Malone's at 112 E. Fourth St.Finale: Leapin Lizard at 726 Main St.
Zombie Crawl Unleashes The Undead
COVINGTON, Ky. – City will be taken over with the living dead.Imagine one part performance art, one part party and two parts B-movie Bash and there who have yourself the Zombie Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 31.
The City of Covington is heading up the event and it begins at Molly Malone's, making it's way through various bars in Covington and then ends up at Leapin Lizard around 9 p.m. Beginning at Molly Malone's 112 E. Fourth St., meet at 6 p.m., enjoy Malone's until 7 p.m. then roll out for an entire evening of “Undead” entertainment in Covington's most Zombie-friendly venues. 2nd venue - Down under Bar, 126 Park Place - Zombie Haiku Reading. They supply the Haiku (or write your own), you supply the reading. 3rd stop - Sidebar, 322 Greenup St. - Zombie Band (details to come) and a Zombie Drink special.4th up - The Avenue, 411 Madison Ave. - Take part in a “Thriller” Dance and take in Billy Tackett's phenomenal artwork.Grand finale - the longest haul of the evening … a push up through the center of Mainstrasse. We'll be headed to Leaping Lizard to party through the night at their Zombie Party and B-Movie Bash.
Costumes are encouraged but not required, however, the event is free for those in costumes. There will be costume contests and zombie attacks throughout the night. Admission is $5 for those without costumes. The event will include a DJ and dancing all night long, zombie drink specials and spooky cocktails. Party goes until 1 a.m. with two floors and two full bars.
IF YOU GO:When: Oct. 31, at 6 p.m.What: B-Movie Bash Halloween Party/Zombie CrawlStart: Molly Malone's at 112 E. Fourth St.Finale: Leapin Lizard at 726 Main St.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
hold on to your pumpkins after 10/31!
4th Annual Pumpkin Chuck Saturday, Nov. 7th
Stanbery Park 12-5pm Rain or Shine The Stanbery Park Advisory Council proudly presents its annual pumpkin hurling event. Bring your own pumpkin to chuck on their famous Trebuchet (cost: $2 per chuck) or buy a doomed pumpkin from their patch (cost: $5 per chuck). Please note - the SPAC reserves the right to limit the weight and size of the pumpkins to chuck. Come watch the orange orbs fly, kerplunk, and splat, and chat with the gorgeous Pumpkin Queen. Enjoy home-baked goodies, gourmet cakes, pies and other luscious culinary delights; hot and cold drinks; live music; face painting and more. For additional information, contact Margaret M. Stigler at (513) 236-5467.
Stanbery Park 12-5pm Rain or Shine The Stanbery Park Advisory Council proudly presents its annual pumpkin hurling event. Bring your own pumpkin to chuck on their famous Trebuchet (cost: $2 per chuck) or buy a doomed pumpkin from their patch (cost: $5 per chuck). Please note - the SPAC reserves the right to limit the weight and size of the pumpkins to chuck. Come watch the orange orbs fly, kerplunk, and splat, and chat with the gorgeous Pumpkin Queen. Enjoy home-baked goodies, gourmet cakes, pies and other luscious culinary delights; hot and cold drinks; live music; face painting and more. For additional information, contact Margaret M. Stigler at (513) 236-5467.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Gear up for Halloween!
While i'm not totally sure about when the hours of trick or treating will be (I'm guessing Saturday 5-8pm?), i am stocked up on candy and ready for the weekend to hit! Below are some cool events that would be fun to check out:
SEGWAY POLO ON THE SQUARE - OCT 29
Who needs horses when you can ride a Segway? For the first time ever, Fountain Square will host a Segway Polo Match this Thursday, October 29 at noon. The match will be shown on the giant video board and play-by-play announcers will provide live commentary. So grab lunch and head to the Square, you'll even have the opportunity to take a Segway ride yourself. For more information on the Segway Polo Match, call Shawn Jenkins at (513) 225-1583. For more information on Segway Cincinnati and Segway tours click here.
THE FAMOUS NEON'S LEASE SIGNING PARTY - OCT 29 Neon's is back! Come celebrate the official rebirth of Neon's at their lease signing party on Thursday, October 29 starting at 5:00 p.m. and help them kick off the process of restoring both the building and the name. For the first time in over two years, the garden at Neon's will be open with brews, bocce and good times to be enjoyed. This will be an outdoor, cash only event. So come down, have fun and get a preview of what is to come for next spring. Neon's is located at 208 East Twelfth Street. Call (513) 479-1030 for more information.
FRIDAY NIGHT BLOWS TO BENEFIT ARTWORKS - OCT 30
The Art Academy of Cincinnati's River City Works in collaboration with ArtWorks presents Friday Night Blows, a free public glassblowing demonstration this Friday, October 30. Get there early for the best parking spots and hot food. Don't forget your sunglasses! Friday Night Blows is at River City Works, 532 East Twelfth Street, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or to view the Online Art Preview click here.
BITE ME BALL AT CAC - OCT 30
It's that time of the year again, when everyone dons their spookiest disguise and descends upon the town for a night like no other. The Contemporary Arts Center is throwing a party that's sure to satisfy your frightful fancy. Come in your most creative costume and cruise the galleries, shop the CAC store and enjoy music by Projectmill. DJ and cash bar from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Members are free; Nonmembers pay CAC admission. Click here for more information.
DEVIL'S BASH, NIGHTMARE ON 7TH AND IMMORTAL'S BALL AT BLACKFINN
Blackfinn Saloon, at 19 East Seventh Street, is hosting three events this Halloween weekend! Start on Thursday, October 29 at the Devil's Bash and enjoy the Witches Brew Special all night long. The Nightmare on 7th Street Bar Crawl is Friday, October 30. Enjoy a cash prize costume contest and for one $5 cover get into 3 bars: Blackfinn, Suite and Lodge Bar. Halloween night Saturday, October 31 is Blackfinn's Immortal's Ball where you can win $1,000 in prizes/cash for the best costume. For advance tickets/VIP call (513) 721-3466.
HALLOWEEN ON THE SQUARE - OCT 30 Halloween on the Square kicks off this Friday, October 30 at noon for the Fountain Square Costume Contest. Come dressed in your most creative, funniest, or scariest costume and win some great prizes! Also on Friday drop off your PRE-carved pumpkins between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. The pumpkins will be judged at 8:00 p.m. and one lucky person will win a $500 grand prize. Finally, make sure to come down Saturday, October 31 from 8:00 p.m. to midnight for the Monster Mash Bash and enjoy Halloween-themed live music, ghoulish lighting effects, refreshments and other "scary" surprises. All of the Halloween events are free and open to the public. Fountain Square is located at Fifth and Vine streets in downtown Cincinnati. For more information click here.
ARTNET: A NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR VISUAL ARTISTS - OCT 30 ArtNet, a project of the Cincinnati Arts Association's Building Diverse Audiences Advisory Committee, will offer local visual artists an opportunity to meet peers, develop collaborative projects and discover resources within the community. The evening of networking is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Aronoff Center's Weston Art Gallery. Admission is free, however advance registration is requested. For further information or to make a reservation, contact CAA Director of Education and Community Relations, Steve Finn, at (513) 977-4163 or click here.
CINCINNATI TOURS: GHOSTS OF THE QUEEN CITY Take a haunted tour downtown this Halloween season. Cincinnati Tours offers the most unique look at the city through one-of-a-kind historical, sightseeing, seasonal and ghost tours. Their specialty tour is "Ghosts of the Queen City", which is a combination of history and ghost investigations. Click here to find out more.
NO TRICKS, JUST GOURMET TREATS AT PENDLETON STUDIO 313 - OCT 30 This week's Final Friday at Studio 313 is an exciting pre-Halloween evening hosted by Fusion Catering, the hot new caterer even the ghouls are whispering about. Paintings, photography, jewelry and ceramics are all 10% - 50% off. Also, the opening reception for Andrea Millette's exhibition "Women and Shoes" will also be held Friday, October 30 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Judi Parks fine art studio 313 AT THE PENDLETON, 1310 Pendleton Street, in Over-The-Rhine. Also open Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For further details, call (513) 843-2710 or click here.
THE SHAOLIN WARRIORS PERFORM AT MUSIC HALL - NOV 1 The acclaimed Shaolin Warriors - the Kung Fu Masters of China - bring their remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery to Cincinnati's Music Hall for one night only on Sunday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here or by calling the Aronoff Center Ticket Office at (513) 621-2787.
SEGWAY POLO ON THE SQUARE - OCT 29
Who needs horses when you can ride a Segway? For the first time ever, Fountain Square will host a Segway Polo Match this Thursday, October 29 at noon. The match will be shown on the giant video board and play-by-play announcers will provide live commentary. So grab lunch and head to the Square, you'll even have the opportunity to take a Segway ride yourself. For more information on the Segway Polo Match, call Shawn Jenkins at (513) 225-1583. For more information on Segway Cincinnati and Segway tours click here.
THE FAMOUS NEON'S LEASE SIGNING PARTY - OCT 29 Neon's is back! Come celebrate the official rebirth of Neon's at their lease signing party on Thursday, October 29 starting at 5:00 p.m. and help them kick off the process of restoring both the building and the name. For the first time in over two years, the garden at Neon's will be open with brews, bocce and good times to be enjoyed. This will be an outdoor, cash only event. So come down, have fun and get a preview of what is to come for next spring. Neon's is located at 208 East Twelfth Street. Call (513) 479-1030 for more information.
FRIDAY NIGHT BLOWS TO BENEFIT ARTWORKS - OCT 30
The Art Academy of Cincinnati's River City Works in collaboration with ArtWorks presents Friday Night Blows, a free public glassblowing demonstration this Friday, October 30. Get there early for the best parking spots and hot food. Don't forget your sunglasses! Friday Night Blows is at River City Works, 532 East Twelfth Street, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or to view the Online Art Preview click here.
BITE ME BALL AT CAC - OCT 30
It's that time of the year again, when everyone dons their spookiest disguise and descends upon the town for a night like no other. The Contemporary Arts Center is throwing a party that's sure to satisfy your frightful fancy. Come in your most creative costume and cruise the galleries, shop the CAC store and enjoy music by Projectmill. DJ and cash bar from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Members are free; Nonmembers pay CAC admission. Click here for more information.
DEVIL'S BASH, NIGHTMARE ON 7TH AND IMMORTAL'S BALL AT BLACKFINN
Blackfinn Saloon, at 19 East Seventh Street, is hosting three events this Halloween weekend! Start on Thursday, October 29 at the Devil's Bash and enjoy the Witches Brew Special all night long. The Nightmare on 7th Street Bar Crawl is Friday, October 30. Enjoy a cash prize costume contest and for one $5 cover get into 3 bars: Blackfinn, Suite and Lodge Bar. Halloween night Saturday, October 31 is Blackfinn's Immortal's Ball where you can win $1,000 in prizes/cash for the best costume. For advance tickets/VIP call (513) 721-3466.
HALLOWEEN ON THE SQUARE - OCT 30 Halloween on the Square kicks off this Friday, October 30 at noon for the Fountain Square Costume Contest. Come dressed in your most creative, funniest, or scariest costume and win some great prizes! Also on Friday drop off your PRE-carved pumpkins between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. The pumpkins will be judged at 8:00 p.m. and one lucky person will win a $500 grand prize. Finally, make sure to come down Saturday, October 31 from 8:00 p.m. to midnight for the Monster Mash Bash and enjoy Halloween-themed live music, ghoulish lighting effects, refreshments and other "scary" surprises. All of the Halloween events are free and open to the public. Fountain Square is located at Fifth and Vine streets in downtown Cincinnati. For more information click here.
ARTNET: A NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR VISUAL ARTISTS - OCT 30 ArtNet, a project of the Cincinnati Arts Association's Building Diverse Audiences Advisory Committee, will offer local visual artists an opportunity to meet peers, develop collaborative projects and discover resources within the community. The evening of networking is scheduled for Friday, October 30 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Aronoff Center's Weston Art Gallery. Admission is free, however advance registration is requested. For further information or to make a reservation, contact CAA Director of Education and Community Relations, Steve Finn, at (513) 977-4163 or click here.
CINCINNATI TOURS: GHOSTS OF THE QUEEN CITY Take a haunted tour downtown this Halloween season. Cincinnati Tours offers the most unique look at the city through one-of-a-kind historical, sightseeing, seasonal and ghost tours. Their specialty tour is "Ghosts of the Queen City", which is a combination of history and ghost investigations. Click here to find out more.
NO TRICKS, JUST GOURMET TREATS AT PENDLETON STUDIO 313 - OCT 30 This week's Final Friday at Studio 313 is an exciting pre-Halloween evening hosted by Fusion Catering, the hot new caterer even the ghouls are whispering about. Paintings, photography, jewelry and ceramics are all 10% - 50% off. Also, the opening reception for Andrea Millette's exhibition "Women and Shoes" will also be held Friday, October 30 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Judi Parks fine art studio 313 AT THE PENDLETON, 1310 Pendleton Street, in Over-The-Rhine. Also open Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For further details, call (513) 843-2710 or click here.
THE SHAOLIN WARRIORS PERFORM AT MUSIC HALL - NOV 1 The acclaimed Shaolin Warriors - the Kung Fu Masters of China - bring their remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery to Cincinnati's Music Hall for one night only on Sunday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here or by calling the Aronoff Center Ticket Office at (513) 621-2787.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Events happening this weekend
I'm out of town this weekend, and although i'm eager to go home and see family and friends, i'm kind of bummed that i'm missing out on so much! Check out a compliation of things happening around downtown below - there's a really fun mixed bag of things going on!
THE 7th ANNUAL BENGAL'S BASH - OCT 23Help the Bengals get ready to banish the Bears this Friday, October 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Backstage Alley by Nicholson's for the final Bengal's Bash! Meet Bengal's players, Ben-Gal cheerleaders, and 700 WLW personalities. Enjoy live music, $1 beers, and a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Bengals game, dinner at Do Downtown Restaurants, and other great prizes. Click here for more information.
BIKE/PAC PEDAL TO THE PARKS - OCT 24Cincy Bike-Abouts is a series of rides designed to get people comfortable with riding bikes on public streets. Sponsored by Bike/PAC and Hamilton County Planning, all rides leave from Fountain Square at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays and feature lots of fun stops, a little geocaching on route, and a food social to finish up. Click here for more information.
FIRE MUSEUM HOSTS FIRE BALL - OCT 24
The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati, 315 W. Court Street, hosts its Fire Ball this Saturday, October 24 starting at 7:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear red, black and white clothing to show their Fire Ball Spirit as they explore the Fire Museum, sample gourmet hors d'oeuvres and enjoy light spirits. The Barnacles and DJ Don Wegman will perform and a special auction is planned to raise funds for the Museum. Tickets for the Fire Ball are just $50 per person and can be purchased by calling (513) 621-5553.
THE CINCINNATI BALLET PRESENTS SWAN LAKE - OCT 23 to 25The Cincinnati Ballet is proud to present Swan Lake, a tale of enchanted love, this Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25. All performances will be held at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street. Single tickets start at just $25. Bring your little princess on October 24 for the Swan Lake Princess Tea Party. Also, be sure to ask about the great family package deals available, including three different Cincinnati Ballet performances all starting at just $72. Click here for more information.
On The Dogwalk Baby - Oct 25Don't hide your precious pooch in those little tiny purses any longer, prance him or her up and down the 6th Street Promenade for the MainStrasse Village 8th Annual Dog Costume Pawrade this Sunday. After the Pawrade concludes, register your K-9 to participate in the costume contest where the $5 registration fee benefits the Kenton County Animal Shelter and gets your pooch a free doggie goodie bag. Three Top Prizes will be awarded-Best Original Costume, Best Store Bought Costume & Best Theme Costume. Festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Don't miss an afternoon of fun with friends, family and of course, man's best friend.
WWII VET TO SPEAK ABOUT "LARGEST SEA BATTLE" AT MAIN LIBRARY - OCT 26
In honor of Veterans day coming up, World War II Navy veteran Ted Gardner will discuss his experiences in the Battle of Leyte Gulf at the Main Library, 800 Vine Street, on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. The talk will coincide with the 65th anniversary of the battle and will look at the strategy, tactics and personal experiences of the U.S. Navy. The program will be held in the Reading Garden Lounge of the Main Library. For more information call (513) 369-6900.
THE 7th ANNUAL BENGAL'S BASH - OCT 23Help the Bengals get ready to banish the Bears this Friday, October 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Backstage Alley by Nicholson's for the final Bengal's Bash! Meet Bengal's players, Ben-Gal cheerleaders, and 700 WLW personalities. Enjoy live music, $1 beers, and a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Bengals game, dinner at Do Downtown Restaurants, and other great prizes. Click here for more information.
BIKE/PAC PEDAL TO THE PARKS - OCT 24Cincy Bike-Abouts is a series of rides designed to get people comfortable with riding bikes on public streets. Sponsored by Bike/PAC and Hamilton County Planning, all rides leave from Fountain Square at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays and feature lots of fun stops, a little geocaching on route, and a food social to finish up. Click here for more information.
FIRE MUSEUM HOSTS FIRE BALL - OCT 24
The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati, 315 W. Court Street, hosts its Fire Ball this Saturday, October 24 starting at 7:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear red, black and white clothing to show their Fire Ball Spirit as they explore the Fire Museum, sample gourmet hors d'oeuvres and enjoy light spirits. The Barnacles and DJ Don Wegman will perform and a special auction is planned to raise funds for the Museum. Tickets for the Fire Ball are just $50 per person and can be purchased by calling (513) 621-5553.
THE CINCINNATI BALLET PRESENTS SWAN LAKE - OCT 23 to 25The Cincinnati Ballet is proud to present Swan Lake, a tale of enchanted love, this Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25. All performances will be held at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street. Single tickets start at just $25. Bring your little princess on October 24 for the Swan Lake Princess Tea Party. Also, be sure to ask about the great family package deals available, including three different Cincinnati Ballet performances all starting at just $72. Click here for more information.
On The Dogwalk Baby - Oct 25Don't hide your precious pooch in those little tiny purses any longer, prance him or her up and down the 6th Street Promenade for the MainStrasse Village 8th Annual Dog Costume Pawrade this Sunday. After the Pawrade concludes, register your K-9 to participate in the costume contest where the $5 registration fee benefits the Kenton County Animal Shelter and gets your pooch a free doggie goodie bag. Three Top Prizes will be awarded-Best Original Costume, Best Store Bought Costume & Best Theme Costume. Festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Don't miss an afternoon of fun with friends, family and of course, man's best friend.
WWII VET TO SPEAK ABOUT "LARGEST SEA BATTLE" AT MAIN LIBRARY - OCT 26
In honor of Veterans day coming up, World War II Navy veteran Ted Gardner will discuss his experiences in the Battle of Leyte Gulf at the Main Library, 800 Vine Street, on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. The talk will coincide with the 65th anniversary of the battle and will look at the strategy, tactics and personal experiences of the U.S. Navy. The program will be held in the Reading Garden Lounge of the Main Library. For more information call (513) 369-6900.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Another great restaurant option opening!
The buddakhan place has stood empty and padlocked for at least 5 months - I'm so glad someone is taking up residency, and someone who can make the place work! I never understood how people thought the food at Buddakhan was any good, i personally kind of found it greasy, and was totally confused by the atmosphere in there - rock music, tv screens and an eastern decor? Didn't get it - hopefully this will work well for Jean Robert, and he can use the money he'll make to buy the old Gajah Wong West building in Northside (seriously, that building is a GEM, even if the location is kind of off the beaten path....)
Jean-Robert de Cavel to open restaurant
New eatery will take over former Buddakhan location by Dec. 1
By Polly Campbell • pcampbell@enquirer.com • October 13, 2009
Jean-Robert de Cavel says he will soon be back in the restaurant business. And back Downtown.
He plans to open Jean-Robert’s Table at 713 Vine St. by Dec. 1.
This time, the French-born chef said, he will be the sole investor in the restaurant, and he will not be re-creating the brand of fine French cuisine that he was known for as executive chef at Maisonette and more recently at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s. Both those Downtown restaurants have closed, although Pigall’s reopened last month as Local 127. De Cavel is not involved with Local 127.
He said he wants Jean-Robert’s Table to be more down-to-earth than his previous places.
“This will be a place where people will feel comfortable. You will be able to dine casually at a moderate price. But it’s Jean-Robert style.”The restaurant will take over the former location of the bar Buddakhan. De Cavel said he likes the space because it’s close to good parking, attracts a lot of foot traffic and is near the Garfield Suites hotel at 2 Garfield Place, which caters to businesses. He said he looked at locations in other parts of the city and the region, but his preference remained downtown Cincinnati. He said he had offers to go to other cities in the U.S. and France, but Cincinnati pulled him to stay.“I love Cincinnati,” he said. “The support we have from friends here means so much. That’s why I stay. I want a little restaurant, where I can feel it is mine, where people know me, and I can be a part of the community. I’m an urbanite. I want to give the city the restaurant that it deserves.”He said the restaurant will seat 80, with room for 20 at the bar. He does not plan to invest heavily in a redesign.“I’m recycling a restaurant,” he said. “It already has a nice feeling, and I want to focus on the food and service.”
His menu will be French, but casual and flexible. He said it will include some French bistro classics but won’t be bound by tradition. He plans to make the menu seasonal, inspired by French regional cooking. The average check might be $30, but he said that if he wants to put foie gras on the menu as a special for $25 or offer sweetbreads, he’ll do it. Lunch will be less expensive than dinner, he said.
Since Jean-Robert at Pigall’s closed in February, de Cavel has worked as an adviser at the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State, has done catering and is currently preparing Friday night dinners before Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concerts at Music Hall.He said he will stay involved at Midwest Culinary, and the symphony dinners will continue.“But I need a home base,” he said. “A place that’s good fun, where the service is attentive.”
Jean-Robert de Cavel to open restaurant
New eatery will take over former Buddakhan location by Dec. 1
By Polly Campbell • pcampbell@enquirer.com • October 13, 2009
Jean-Robert de Cavel says he will soon be back in the restaurant business. And back Downtown.
He plans to open Jean-Robert’s Table at 713 Vine St. by Dec. 1.
This time, the French-born chef said, he will be the sole investor in the restaurant, and he will not be re-creating the brand of fine French cuisine that he was known for as executive chef at Maisonette and more recently at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s. Both those Downtown restaurants have closed, although Pigall’s reopened last month as Local 127. De Cavel is not involved with Local 127.
He said he wants Jean-Robert’s Table to be more down-to-earth than his previous places.
“This will be a place where people will feel comfortable. You will be able to dine casually at a moderate price. But it’s Jean-Robert style.”The restaurant will take over the former location of the bar Buddakhan. De Cavel said he likes the space because it’s close to good parking, attracts a lot of foot traffic and is near the Garfield Suites hotel at 2 Garfield Place, which caters to businesses. He said he looked at locations in other parts of the city and the region, but his preference remained downtown Cincinnati. He said he had offers to go to other cities in the U.S. and France, but Cincinnati pulled him to stay.“I love Cincinnati,” he said. “The support we have from friends here means so much. That’s why I stay. I want a little restaurant, where I can feel it is mine, where people know me, and I can be a part of the community. I’m an urbanite. I want to give the city the restaurant that it deserves.”He said the restaurant will seat 80, with room for 20 at the bar. He does not plan to invest heavily in a redesign.“I’m recycling a restaurant,” he said. “It already has a nice feeling, and I want to focus on the food and service.”
His menu will be French, but casual and flexible. He said it will include some French bistro classics but won’t be bound by tradition. He plans to make the menu seasonal, inspired by French regional cooking. The average check might be $30, but he said that if he wants to put foie gras on the menu as a special for $25 or offer sweetbreads, he’ll do it. Lunch will be less expensive than dinner, he said.
Since Jean-Robert at Pigall’s closed in February, de Cavel has worked as an adviser at the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State, has done catering and is currently preparing Friday night dinners before Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concerts at Music Hall.He said he will stay involved at Midwest Culinary, and the symphony dinners will continue.“But I need a home base,” he said. “A place that’s good fun, where the service is attentive.”
Mayberry - a new joint to eat downtown.
I need to do some digging to find out whether Tom's Pies is still around, but in the meantime I'm glad to see a storefront get filled with another great dining option! I hope they will be open during weekends or at night - there's nothing worse than being left out of the culinary loop in downtown, which happens all too often. The thing that i love is that the food is very gourmet-y, but super reasonable. I haven't gotten to have one of the great sammies and sides they make at World Food Bar yet, but everytime i walk by their counter, I'm salivating!
World Food Bar Restaurant Group opening Mayberry downtown this November
Soapbox, 10/13/2009
This November, the team of chef Josh Campbell and Corey Weitmarschen will open Mayberry at 915 Vine Street in Downtown Cincinnati. The restaurant is the second establishment for the team which opened World Food Bar earlier this year.
Once open, Mayberry will have a grass-roots American eatery menu style including their specialty known simply as "The Burger" - a certified Angus Burger topped with Scott Farm Pepper Bacon, sweet onion marmalade and fried egg on a brioche bun.The World Food Bar Restaurant Group says that the breakfast and lunch eatery will serve "casual no-fuss food" and offer all lunch entrees for $7.
The 1,060 square-foot restaurant space offers seating for approximately 30 people, with an additional 8 spots outside along Vine Street. Campbell and Weitmarschen also say that the atmosphere will be "clean family fun" that will feature a modern twist in the decor. "Mayberry is going to focus on the who, what and where of Cincinnati with the efforts of paintings by artist Tomas Englert," said Campbell about the new restaurant space. The new restaurant will employ six people and be the group's first sit down restaurant. "World Food Bar was an opportunity to be noticed in the community, but we're looking forward to this new venture," said Campbell. "It is the perfect location in the central business district."
Mayberry will be open Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm in the former Tom's Pot Pies location (map) near the Court Street Marketplace.
World Food Bar Restaurant Group opening Mayberry downtown this November
Soapbox, 10/13/2009
This November, the team of chef Josh Campbell and Corey Weitmarschen will open Mayberry at 915 Vine Street in Downtown Cincinnati. The restaurant is the second establishment for the team which opened World Food Bar earlier this year.
Once open, Mayberry will have a grass-roots American eatery menu style including their specialty known simply as "The Burger" - a certified Angus Burger topped with Scott Farm Pepper Bacon, sweet onion marmalade and fried egg on a brioche bun.The World Food Bar Restaurant Group says that the breakfast and lunch eatery will serve "casual no-fuss food" and offer all lunch entrees for $7.
The 1,060 square-foot restaurant space offers seating for approximately 30 people, with an additional 8 spots outside along Vine Street. Campbell and Weitmarschen also say that the atmosphere will be "clean family fun" that will feature a modern twist in the decor. "Mayberry is going to focus on the who, what and where of Cincinnati with the efforts of paintings by artist Tomas Englert," said Campbell about the new restaurant space. The new restaurant will employ six people and be the group's first sit down restaurant. "World Food Bar was an opportunity to be noticed in the community, but we're looking forward to this new venture," said Campbell. "It is the perfect location in the central business district."
Mayberry will be open Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm in the former Tom's Pot Pies location (map) near the Court Street Marketplace.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Awesome weekend in Cincy
There is so much great stuff going on this weekend, the city is busting at the seams! Although i missed MPMF last weekend (again), i fully intend to make it up with all the cool stuff going on around downtown!
First off, stuff going on Friday night:
Exploring Cincinnati Betts House, 416 Clark St., West End5-8pm, Fri 2 Oct FREE Exploring Cincinnati is an exhibit of the photography of local artists Sherman Cahal, Craig Moyer and Ronny Salerno. The exhibit runs at the Betts House until 19 Nov.
Sip Shop Socialize (A Progressive Wine walk) in OTR's Gateway Qtr. Friday 5pm - 7 pm then over to Below Zero Lounge for the "Be Social Cabaret"
First off, stuff going on Friday night:
Exploring Cincinnati Betts House, 416 Clark St., West End5-8pm, Fri 2 Oct FREE Exploring Cincinnati is an exhibit of the photography of local artists Sherman Cahal, Craig Moyer and Ronny Salerno. The exhibit runs at the Betts House until 19 Nov.
Sip Shop Socialize (A Progressive Wine walk) in OTR's Gateway Qtr. Friday 5pm - 7 pm then over to Below Zero Lounge for the "Be Social Cabaret"
PopopolisFountain Square, downtown 7-11pm, Fri 2 Oct and Sat 3 Oct
FREE Two stages of non-stop live music will keep the Square poppin' on Friday and Saturday nights. Friday's kick-off begins with a reunion of bands who played in the Southgate House Popopolis days back in 1998 to 2002. Saturday, local and regional Pop bands take the stage. Schedule of bands is here
Hyper Gallery Hop 6-10pm
Location: Downtown Covington, multiple venues
Description: The Hyper Gallery Hop will be the kick off event of Full Spectrum, a month long series of weekend art events in the City of Covington. Stop in at the Artisan Enterprise Center located at Seventh and Washington to choose one of three distinct gallery hop tours featuring art and art related excitement! Shuttles provided by Gold Key Transportation Pick up points are in front of the Artisans Enterprise Center and will take you to Mainstrasse and the East end of Covington to enjoy each of the tours on offer. Website here
Cool stuff on Saturday -
1st Annual Westwood Art Show
Westwood Town Hall Grounds, 3017 Harrison Ave., Westwood12-5pm, Sat 3 Oct
This event features 30 local artists, music by Barddas, a wine tasting from Henke Winery, and tasty treats from Larosa's and Sweet Miss Confections.
PopopolisFountain Square, downtown 7-11pm, Fri 2 Oct and Sat 3 Oct
FREE Two stages of non-stop live music will keep the Square poppin' on Friday and Saturday nights. Friday's kick-off begins with a reunion of bands who played in the Southgate House Popopolis days back in 1998 to 2002. Saturday, local and regional Pop bands take the stage. Band schedule is here.
Spring Grove Weekend Walkabout: Trees - Vivid & VibrantSpring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati10am, Sat 3 Oct$5 suggested donation. How many times have you strolled through 'The Grove' and wondered, 'What kind of tree is that?' Join a docent on this fun tour of the many trees that make Spring Grove an officially sanctioned arboretum. Tours depart from the tent near the main entrance. Website here
Fantasy Fest
Date of Event:Saturday, October 3rd12 – 6:30pm Parade and Festival
7:30pm Razzmatazz Gala at Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main Street
Description:Fantasy Fest, a family friendly event for both young and young at heart takes place in MainStrasse Village and includes an afternoon of crafters and street performers. Fantasy Fest invites visitors to tour Mainstrasse, where over 70 tiny doors can be found as portals from the fairy realm! At 5:30 everyone is invited to participate in the foot parade around the Islands and down Main Street. The Razzamatazz Gala to be held at the Leapin Lizzard Gallery beginning at 7:30 pm will feature the music of Sylvester and the River City String Band, Barbara Baxter and Mr. Elf and includes a Fairy Window Auction.The Auction is a Fund Raiser For a Scholarship program For Baker Hunt Children's Art Classes. This is an opportunity to participate and wear your FANTASY FINERY! Website here
And don't forget the Nina and the Pinta (or was it the Santa Maria) are still docked @ Newport! Have a great weekend!!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The Candy Bar - now in Covington
I get the weekly Soapbox email, with info on things going on in the downtown area, including Covington and Newport. When i read the article below, i was so excited. I had heard that candy stores are doing very well in the recession, and hope this place also has the same luck.
The Candy Bar has brought the old neighborhood style candy shop back to Nky
Soapbox, 9/22/2009
Joe Barta has always had a dream to open up a candy store like the old neighborhood style he remembers as a child. On Labor Day weekend Barta's dream came true when he opened The Candy Bar in Covington's Mainstrasse Village.While the business has always been a dream of Barta's, he had always thought it might be a retirement venture until the struggling job market fast-tracked his plans earlier this year. After tossing the idea around with his family, Barta then took his general business plan to Northern Kentucky University's Small Business Development Center where they refined his plan and determined that his business venture was indeed a good one.
The Small Business Development Center was a "tremendous help" according to Barta who was unsure whether it was the right time to open such an establishment. "Fortunately we were able to get the traffic from the UK/Miami football game, Riverfest, and Oktoberfest celebrations on Mainstrasse," said Barta.The 300 square-foot store located between the fountain and clocktower on Mainstrasse is in a spot that Barta loves. "It's family friendly, there is a park immediately across the street, and has access to lots of festivals," he says. "I would love to buy the building and move my family upstairs while running the store out of the retail space on the first level," said Barta.The Candy Bar currently offers around 250 different types of candy; some of which date back more than 100 years. The types of available candy is still growing - as a unique feature the store offers a board at the front of the shop where customers can request a particular candy that they may remember from their childhood.Barta notes that candy bars sell for around $1, and several candies are sold as two or three for a quarter. "Candy is a treat and you don't need the supersize me mentality when it comes to buying candy."
The Candy Bar does not sell a lot of bulk sizes. The store is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm, Sunday from 1pm to 8pm and is closed on Mondays.
The Candy Bar has brought the old neighborhood style candy shop back to Nky
Soapbox, 9/22/2009
Joe Barta has always had a dream to open up a candy store like the old neighborhood style he remembers as a child. On Labor Day weekend Barta's dream came true when he opened The Candy Bar in Covington's Mainstrasse Village.While the business has always been a dream of Barta's, he had always thought it might be a retirement venture until the struggling job market fast-tracked his plans earlier this year. After tossing the idea around with his family, Barta then took his general business plan to Northern Kentucky University's Small Business Development Center where they refined his plan and determined that his business venture was indeed a good one.
The Small Business Development Center was a "tremendous help" according to Barta who was unsure whether it was the right time to open such an establishment. "Fortunately we were able to get the traffic from the UK/Miami football game, Riverfest, and Oktoberfest celebrations on Mainstrasse," said Barta.The 300 square-foot store located between the fountain and clocktower on Mainstrasse is in a spot that Barta loves. "It's family friendly, there is a park immediately across the street, and has access to lots of festivals," he says. "I would love to buy the building and move my family upstairs while running the store out of the retail space on the first level," said Barta.The Candy Bar currently offers around 250 different types of candy; some of which date back more than 100 years. The types of available candy is still growing - as a unique feature the store offers a board at the front of the shop where customers can request a particular candy that they may remember from their childhood.Barta notes that candy bars sell for around $1, and several candies are sold as two or three for a quarter. "Candy is a treat and you don't need the supersize me mentality when it comes to buying candy."
The Candy Bar does not sell a lot of bulk sizes. The store is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm, Sunday from 1pm to 8pm and is closed on Mondays.
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