Reflections Eternal
The quintessential Patti Smith discusses Mapplethorpe, her time in Cincinnati and an upcoming Contemporary Arts Center exhibition and concert
Bicycles Through the Ages
A generally agreed upon timeline of major bicycle developments
State of the Bike Union in Four B's
Everybody Snacked, Nobody Crashed
Three CityBeat staffers do things on bikes they'd normally do in a car
Pedal Pushers
Organized rides in the Queen City
Navigating the Novelties
The Cincy Fringe Festival returns to Over-the-Rhine in all its fringy glory
Clean Exchange
Local advocates have a needle exchange program ready to treat a recognized epidemic. Will authorities give it their blessing?
0 Comments · Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Two local advocates are in
the process of securing private funding to operate a syringe exchange
program called the Cincinnati Exchange Project. But even though the program is approved, it still faces one major stumbling block — Ohio’s laws
regarding drug paraphernalia possession.
Life in the Fast Lane
Fast cars, sketchy women, Cuban lawsuits and sleazy agents. What will it take to slow down Aroldis Chapman?
2 Comments · Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Two months into the 2012 baseball season,
the Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher was flying high. In the Reds’ front office, though,
worries about Chapman persisted. Not about his choice or location of
pitches. About other stuff, like his compliance with traffic laws and
his choice of companionship. Some insiders fear that the 24-year-old
Cuban’s personal life is approaching, well, the velocity of his
fastball.
Like We Were Made for it
How Cincinnati came to acquire the 2012 World Choir Games
1 Comment · Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Sometimes the greatest discoveries in life arise from a Google search.That’s
exactly what led Todd Duesing to stumble upon the 2012 World Choir Games — a
fortuitous click of his mouse that, unbeknownst to him, would help pave
the way for an unparalleled boost in morale in the Cincinnati urban
riverfront.
Found in Translation
Preparing to host international visitors has been a labor of love
0 Comments · Tuesday, July 3, 2012
More than 4,000 volunteers have stepped up to take on a
job no one asked them to do: welcome the expected 90,000 national and
international choirs, families and visitors to Cincinnati for the World
Choir Games.
What's So Funny?
Cincinnati's comedy scene is bursting with talent and opportunity
1 Comment · Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Cincinnati is known for making many
things: chili, soap, aircraft engines. Lately, though, the Queen City is
being recognized for producing comedy, as several current headlining
comedians started their stand-up careers here and more are making their
way into the national spotlight.
Boom, Bust or Both?
While state legislators overhaul Ohio’s energy industry, questions about the sustainability and safety of fracking go unanswered
2 Comments · Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Ohio's rush to embrace fracking has raised questions about the
sustainability and safety of the process during a time when legislators are
moving full-speed ahead with legislation that will regulate the
industry for the next 20 years — if it lasts that long.
Face It
Cincinnati Fringe Festival is ready to roll for its ninth year of adventurous theater
1 Comment · Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The four images on the cover of the 2012 Cincinnati Fringe Festival program (included in CityBeat’s
May 16 issue) featured various people smushing their faces against a
window. Cross-eyed, surprised, disgruntled, quizzical, amused — it’s a
diverse set of reactions, all appropriate responses to shows that Know
Theatre will present May 29-June 9.
Fresh Energy
Homegrown Theatre draws on local talent
0 Comments · Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Leah Strasser and Tyler Smetts have lived in Cincinnati. In fact, they’re first cousins. She’s an actor; he’s a writer. They’ve been talking about creating a
year-round theater company that draws on homegrown talent, and the 2012
Cincinnati Fringe seemed like the perfect moment to take the next step
by undertaking a production.
2012 Summer Film Preview
Typical sequels dominate the summer slate, but smaller festival favorites offer hope
0 Comments · Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The visions are as fresh as the day they
entered my impressionable head. As a child weaned at the entertaining
teat of 1980s blockbusters like Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Empire Strikes Back, Ghostbusters and Back to the Future, I have a soft spot in my movie-snob heart for a good summer popcorn movie.
The Great Cincinnati Music Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge of all things local music
0 Comments · Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Are you ready for some trivia?! In the summer of 2008, CityBeat
ran the first “Great Cincinnati Music Trivia Challenge,” featuring
questions about local musicians and Cincinnati musical events from
several eras and multiple genres.
Bike Month Events!
0 Comments · Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Cincinnati's annual celebration of the two-wheeled lifestyle returns in May. We've got the official Bike Month calendar, provided by Queen City Bike and the Cincinnati Department of Transportation. Events run all month long, and "Bike to Work Week," May 14-18, will offer free coffee and treats for those who want to try cycling to or from work for the first time.
So You Want To Be A Cyclommuter?
Bike advocates offer tips on making the most of your commute
2 Comments · Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The light bulb that is Cincinnati’s
cycling culture is shining brighter than ever as more people switch out
steering wheels for handlebars for their morning and evening treks to
and from work. The reasons are multitude: to keep in shape, save a hunk
on gas, use green transportation or just to slip some fresh air into the
long days at the office.
Hit the Trails
Urban trails offer a safe haven from automobile traffic, but more are needed
2 Comments · Wednesday, May 2, 2012
A couple
of years ago I was heading up William Howard Taft Road to Gilbert
Avenue and was nearing the intersection in the left turn lane when a
contractor’s van started tailgating me. The driver whaled on his horn
for me to move. Now, seriously, this guy had a gas pedal and could go
much faster than me.
Full Steam Ahead
Locals put Cincinnati on the map of steampunk empire
0 Comments · Wednesday, April 25, 2012
“I’m known to many as Aloysius Fox, and I am
actually British,” says the enigmatic founder of The League of
Cincinnati Steampunks. Though role-playing is a significant part of the
literary genre-turned-cultural movement, Aloysius assures that his
charming European swagger is, in fact, authentic (he notes that he moved
to the States from Britain in the mid-1990s).
Where My Ladies At
MC/producer J-Phunq & the women of Cincinnati's Hip Hop scene
6 Comments · Wednesday, April 11, 2012
During the last few years, as I’ve
been getting out and networking with women at shows, I’ve discovered why
Cincinnati’s Hip Hop community as a whole continues to be isolated.
It’s a complicated mix of sub-communities that only intersects because
of certain key people, and, not surprisingly, the connectors are women.
