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Vol 10, Issue 234 May 7-May 13, 2008
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2008 Women's Issue - See Jane Run Women and politics, and why it makes a difference that we're involved by Feoshia Henderso 05-07-08


The Clinton Campaign Legacy Local women discuss the Clinton effect and how women win in politics by Feoshia Henderson 05-07-08


Riding the Wave of Change Wulsin says her profession and her gender have informed her candidacy by Elena Stevenson 05-07-08


Kentucky Woman Art meets feminism through the Kentucky Foundation for Women by Chris Charlson 05-07-08


Babies at Risk Minority preemie and mortality rates a question of access and education, but there is help by Elena Stevenson 05-07-08


Connecting the Dots Making the world a better place one leader at a time by Katie Ford Hall 05-07-08


Restricted Access How legislation, moral views and pricing are changing the availability of birth control locally by Maija Zummo 05-07-08


Women by the Numbers It's not all good in Ohio and Kentucky by Feoshia Henderson 05-07-08


Where to eat Serving up 250 Great Restaurants by Staff 04-30-08


Dining Guide 2008 Your Table Is Ready by Staff 04-30-08


Look Who's (Still) Eating Cincinnati's Best Chefs In The Spotlight by Staff 04-30-08


Ruling Class How Corporate Power and Money Control Cincinnati... or Not by Margo Pierce 04-23-08


Unplug, Rethink and Simplify Your Life 10 ways you can make the world a greener place by Stephen Carter-Novotni 04-16-08


The $26 billion Question Presidential candidates need to address Great Lakes clean up by Bruce Fisher 04-16-08


Get Green In Greater Cincinnati The Green Guide by Staff 04-16-08


The Next Step The Oxford International Film Festival grows up quickly by tt stern-enzi 04-09-08


Full Throttle Director Bruce McDonald jazzes up simple adventure with The Tracey Fragments by Ian Caddell 04-09-08


Now... and Again Unique music festival MusicNOW keeps getting bigger and better by Mike Breen 04-02-08


Bird Songs Andrew Bird utilizes every kind of music in making his own by Brian Baker 04-02-08


The Real Guitar Hero Bill Frisell is one of contemporary music's most original and influential forces by Brian Baker 04-02-08


Best Of Cincinnati 2008 All 'Bests' Are Local by John Fox 03-26-08


Under the Same Roof August Wilson's final Play, Radio Golf, offers fresh insights into race and class at ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati by Rick Pender 03-19-08


They're So Veins Local Indie Rock duo Bad Veins draws major buzz from the music industry and waits patiently for the payoff by Mike Breen 03-12-08


Up From the Underground Largely unknown in his adopted home town, Justin Green's accomplishments in cartooning and sign painting are put on display by Brian Baker 03-05-08


The Fierce Urgency of Now Obama challenges Cincinnati to hope and to 'keep making progress' by John Fox 02-27-08


What's at Stake on Tuesday by Kevin Osborne 02-27-08


The Guides for Art Pilobolus offers modern movement for a modern world by Julie Mullins 02-20-08


Of Human Bondage The plantation might be gone, but slavery lives on in the U.S. by Margo Pierce 02-13-08


'It Was Awesome!' Join Eliza Rushmore, Kream Abdul Jabballs, Chocolate Drop, Ryder Strong and Anniething Goes for a stroll through CityBeat's second annual Love & Sex Survey by Staff 02-06-08


2007 Person of the Year: Making a big difference Jason Riveiro speaks for the little guys in the war of words over immigration by Kevin Osborne 01-30-08


Fresh Voices, New Stories and New Approaches to Storytelling Despite all its hype, Sundance remains the place to show your indie film by Jason Gargano 01-23-08


Die the Way You Live Befriending death and planning for the inevitable by Stephen Carter-Novotni 01-16-08


Remember the Publico As a small, independent art gallery closes, an ode to hard work, by Matt Distel 01-09-08


Coming Attractions Can Greater Cincinnati Afford To Host A Major Film Festival? Can It Afford Not To? by Steven Rosen 01-02-08


Strange Change Polls defied, voters mobilized, janitors victorious by Kevin Osborne 12-26-07


The Year in Film & Music: Bowl Cuts, Dicks & Day-Lewis 'Best of' observations on the year in movies by Jason Gargano 12-19-07


It's Sad and Beautiful World Screw a list! My 2007 recollections cannot be contained by your silly number system! by Mike Breen 12-19-07


Essential Home Viewing 'Best DVDs of the Year' lists are odd beasts by Phil Morehart 12-19-07


The Killer(s) Inside From cable TV to film, 2007's killers spread the sickness by tt stern-enzi 12-19-07


Listopia 2007 Greater Cincinnati musicians and writers pick their favorite musical things and moments of the year by CityBeat Staff 12-19-07


Psychotic Festival Soothsayers and sages at your service by Gregory Flannery 12-12-07


You're Getting Warmer KYOTO It's Been 10 years since the Kyoto Accord was struck; why has so little been accomplished? by Bill McKibben 12-05-07


Activism, Environment, Politics Without U.S. participation, the Kyoto Accord was doomed by Ed Smeloff 12-05-07


Ask the Environmentalist Well-known experts weigh in on the Kyoto Accord by Staff 12-05-07


Bob Loves You Tyrants of Big Oil just want to be your friend by Greg Harman 12-05-07


A Countercultural Christmas How to opt out of holiday consumerism by Stephen Carter-Novotni 11-28-07


'Santa, I Want a New Dildo' Mistletoe isn't the only way to get some by Kevin Osborne 11-28-07


Christmas for One How to avoid the family tradition and have a good time this season by Danny Cross 11-28-07


Yule Love Losar Lesser-known winter holidays underscore cultural diversity by Margo Pierce 11-28-07


Good Gifting Trim the tree right, boys, and get some trim by Judy McGuire 11-28-07


Try This on Dec. 25 10 unconventional ways to make merry by Gregory Flannery 11-28-07


Censored! The big stories the nation's major news media missed in the past year by Amanda Witherell 11-20-07


The H-Bomb that never stopped exploding More than a local Blues novelty, H-Bomb Ferguson was a true original by Brian Baker 11-14-07


The Show The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards - Music 2007 by John Fox 11-14-07


Thank You! Presenting Sponsor: Scion by John Fox 11-14-07


CEA 2007 MUSIC NOMINEES by John Fox 11-14-07


The Tooth Fairy McMicken Dental helps improve by Jared Holder 11-07-07


Into the Light CityBeat endorsements will help you roll through Election Day by John Fox 10-31-07


Book of a Lifetime Tim and Donna Lucas' self-published magnum opus finally sees the light of day by Jason Gargano 10-24-07


Staying on Their Toes A roundtable discussion with the leaders of Greater Cincinnati's dance companies, who work to keep the art form thriving by Julie Mullins 10-17-07


Newcomer Is a Renaissance Woman Jeanne Mam-Luft by Julie Mullins 10-17-07


See Dance Now Upcoming Events by Julie Mullins 10-17-07


Born & Raised A long line of locally-produced football talent leads all the way to a Top 20 University of Cincinnati program by Danny Cross 10-10-07


Raising the Bar Cincinnati City Council challengers offer ideas and energy but face an uphill battle against 'comeback' candidates and no open seats by Kevin Osborne 10-03-07


Indie Innovation The MidPoint Music Festival stays alive by providing essential tools for fans and artists by Danny Cross 09-26-07


Parties, Panels and Workshops ... Oh My! There's more action at MidPoint than just independent artist showcases all night long by Mike Breen 09-26-07


Sounds Like a Music Festival Use the tools, sound like Tool or be a tool by John Fox 09-26-07


MPMF Schedule Thursday by CityBeat Staff 09-26-07


MPMF Schedule Friday by CityBeat Staff 09-26-07


MPMF Schedule Saturday by CityBeat Staff 09-26-07


In the Know, in the Groove Jay Kalagayan, Jason Bruffy and their Know Theatre partners aren't finished growing by Rick Pender 09-19-07


Cleaning Up Matt Ryan tries to help others and work himself out of a job by Kevin Osborne 09-19-07


The Beer Is Back in Town Greg Hardman promotes Moerlein, Hudy, music and his adopted hometown by MICHAEL SCHIAPARELLI 09-19-07


Can't Knock Her Hustle Local poet Jennie Wright is busy but keeps her commitments working together by Mildred C. Fallen 09-19-07


Mending the City's Bones Steven Bloomfield and Ken Schon enjoy bringing back Cincinnati's industrial buildings by Steven Rosen 09-19-07


The Thinker Odili Donald Odita plans to turn the CAC lobby into a conversation about art by Laura James 09-19-07


Bodies in View Wendy Seifert tackles a revealing photography project as an AIDS fund-raiser by Julie Mullins 09-19-07


Add It Up Mute Math capitalize on their summer 'buzz band' breakthrough by Alan Sculley 09-19-07


Off to a Running Start Trevor Grubbs and Feralmade Gallery bring new energy to Northside by Selena Reder 09-19-07


Cool Issue 50 Coll People You Should Know This Fall by CityBeat Staff 09-19-07


Tax Revolt More than crime and punishment are on the line in Hamilton County jail referendum by Kevin Osborne 09-12-07


Home Is Where the Hurt Is Domestic violence has unexpected victims by Margo Pierce 09-05-07


Domestic Violence Awareness Month Getting educated and active by Margo Pierce 09-05-07


State of the Arts: New Directors New Direction In their first shared interview, the city's newest arts leaders reflect on their impressions of Cincinnati, the local arts scene and the relative importance of parking by Laura James 08-29-07


Influence? They Got It Twenty arts-centric people who make (or can make) Cincinnati a more interesting place to live by Jason Gargano 08-29-07


State of the Arts: How the Arts Saved Cincinnati And how we learned to love our new arts facilities by John Fox 08-29-07


State of the Arts: How the Arts Saved Cincinnati And how we learned to love our new arts facilities by John Fox 08-29-07


State of the Arts: How the Arts Saved Cincinnati And how we learned to love our new arts facilities by John Fox 08-29-07


State of the Arts: How the Arts Saved Cincinnati And how we learned to love our new arts facilities by John Fox 08-29-07


Pied Piper CEA Hall of Fame inductee Jack Louiso thrills kids and adults with live theater by Rick Pender 08-22-07


Run Of Show Monday August 27 by CityBeat Staff 08-22-07


Next Comes Burning at the Stake Is Ohio getting too tough on sex offenders? by Margo Pierce 08-15-07


Some Sex Offenders Get the Light Touch Dinkel case shows complexity of abuse by Margo Pierce 08-15-07


Education: Ultimate Protection Tips for protecting yourself and your kids by Margo Pierce 08-15-07


Respectfully, I Say to Thee Veteran MC Jaz-O's name should be better known by Mildred C. Fallen 08-08-07


Wise Intelligent Gets Personal The 'poor righteous' MC brings a message on his new CD, The Talented Timothy Taylor by Mildred C. FallenINTERVIEW By Mildred Fallen 08-08-07


Jam Plan If you're planning on attending Scribble Jam by Mike Breen 08-08-07


More than Scribbles Graffiti artists come in from the street at ArtWorks by Laura James 08-08-07


Surviving Iraq Combat is only half the battle by Michael Altman 08-01-07


Cincinnati Area Soldiers Killed in Iraq Remembering those who have served by Michael Altman 08-01-07


Going the Distance Through trial by fire, Ryan Malott and his band 500 Miles to Memphis come of age by Mike Breen 07-25-07


Dirty Laundry Uniform giant cintas under fire by unions, regulators and Congress by Kevin Osborne 07-18-07


Relief in Sight? The Reds reach the All-Star break knowing that if they can get a little better in the bullpen they can get a lot better in the standings by Bill Peterson 07-11-07


The Pretenders The Ohio Express were five young Ohio kids pumping out Bubblegum Pop hits in the '60s -- or were they? by Larry Gross 07-04-07


The Real Green Acres Moving from the city to the country and learning to love it by Margo Pierce 06-27-07


Justin Jeffre's journey from Pop star to media activist His Everything by Gregory Flannery 06-20-07


Blog Launches Newspaper Newest contributor to local independent media by Ben L. Kaufman 06-20-07


Fantastic World Creation Museum tells a whopper of a tale, with a literal interpretation of Genesis only the beginning by Lew Moores 06-13-07


Fun with Gays and Lesbians The closet couldn't possibly hold all this activity by Kevin Osborne 06-06-07


Cincy Fringe 4.0 Clear your calendar, because there´s lots to see by Rick Pender 05-30-07


Summer Adventures High-energy sports that´ll knock your socks off by Stephen Carter-Novotni 05-30-07


Graphic Content Part III Distel, Harper, Berkenblit and Stamper put on a show at the CAC by Laura James 05-30-07


Summer Wheeze One man´s quest to conquer his irrational fear of suddenly (and inexplicably) ´hip´ ´70s Soft Rock by Mike Breen 05-30-07


´We Will Win´ ACORN prepares summer voter registration campaign focused on low-income citizens by Drew Gibson 05-30-07


Moths to the Flame Fire arts are catching on by Elizabeth Wu 05-30-07


Ruthe Pearlman´s Extraordinary Vision Art Beyond Boundaries presents a retrospective exhibition by Sarah Stephens 05-30-07


The Natural Actress Sarah Polley transitions to filmmaking with sublime results by Matthew Hays 05-30-07


The Bedroom Maestro Peter Adams´ forthcoming second album is already receiving nods of approval from the music industry by C.A. MacConnell 05-30-07


Summer Critics´ Picks How CityBeat thinks you should spend the hot days 05-30-07


Hot 100 The only events calendar you´ll need this summer 05-30-07


Leaving the Light On Preparing foster kids for life on their own by Margo Pierce 05-23-07


The Trick to Riding in Cincinnati Local BMX scene a raging success despite lack of venues and support by Danny Cross 05-16-07


Less Risk, More Reward New ramps accelerate BMX progression by Danny Cross 05-16-07


Women's Issue 2007 Equal in Name Only by Margo Pierce 05-09-07


Her Heart Belongs to Daddy And with 'Purity Balls,' so does her vagina by Pat Morris 05-09-07


Veiled for Allah Muslim women speak about life beneath the veil by Nur Saben 05-09-07


Choosing Our Battles So whatcha got, and who gets it? by Stephanie Dunlap 05-09-07


Moving Beyond Needlepoint Education for women has made great strides, but... by Lynda Hoffman-Jeep 05-09-07


Peace Not Presents This year Mother's Day returns to its roots by Margo Pierce 05-09-07


All Wo/Men Are Created Equal... They just need better titles by Katie Ford Hall 05-09-07


The Taxing Cost of Reproduction How having children costs women money by Allyson Jacob 05-09-07


Summer Movie Preview The season of big, high-concept blockbusters by Jason Gargano 05-02-07


Blockbusters Be Damned Twenty largely under-the-radar movies for your summer enjoyment by Jason Gargano 05-02-07


Once in a Lifetime John Carney's romantic, music-fueled 'Once' is a perfect break from summer's big-budget bombast by Steven Rosen 05-02-07


Where Are the Girls of Summer? High-profile, meaty female roles are few and far between by tt stern-enzi 05-02-07


Funny Business Summer comedies don't get the blockbuster treatment but can sneak up on audiences by Rodger Pille 05-02-07


Where to Eat: 2007 CityBeat's restaurant writers help you navigate the local dining scene by Lora Arduser, Craig Bida, Chris Kemp, Anne Mitchell and MICHAEL SCHIAPARELLI 04-25-07


Servers Sound Off Here's the inside scoop on the job, the customers and the food by Interviews by Lora Arduser 04-25-07


Gourmet Takeaway Options and quality expand for carryout connoiseurs by MICHAEL SCHIAPARELLI 04-25-07


Where to Eat Like a Lady Female chefs and restaurateurs dish on their favorite spots by Interviews by Lora Arduser 04-25-07


Equal Environmental Rights Ending the link between poverty, race and pollution by Cover Story By Margo Pierce 04-18-07


Why We Smoke Loving it to death, despite knowing better by Gregory Flannery 04-11-07


Move Along Enforcement of Ohio's smoking ban could begin by the end of April ... or not by Gregory Flannery 04-11-07


Smoking Hot The cultural icons who made us want to light up by Mike Breen 04-11-07


Right Here, Right NOW MusicNOW festival founder/curator Bryce Dessner explains why Cincinnati is — and always will be — the right place by Brian Baker 04-04-07


Best of Cincinnati 2007 Music to Our Ears by John Fox 03-28-07


Orchestrating The Eruption Adam Rosing and Cinypunk Fest Strive To Highlight Cincinnati's Dynamic Musical Community by Kevin Warwick 03-21-07


Prevent Defense Uncovered stadium document reopens old arguments and bad feelings about the Bengals' lease deal with Hamilton County by Kevin Osborne 03-14-07


Blowing off the Dust Local artist Luensman plans many surprises as he takes over the entire Cincinnati Art Museum by Laura James 03-07-07


Studio 54, Where Are You? Cincinnati searches for its next downtown scene by CHRISTOPHER TOMLIN 02-28-07


Welcome to The Soapbox District? Entrepreneurs preach a new vision for West Fourth Street by CHRISTOPHER TOMLIN 02-28-07


Do You Feel Lucky, Punk? Local casinos, before or after the cards fall by Rodger Pille 02-28-07


Where Do You Go for the After Party? Restaurants for sobering up or winding down by Mary Ellen Mitchell 02-28-07


Fuming Over the Smoking Ban Local hookah joints and cigar bars fight to light-up by Mary Ellen Mitchell 02-28-07


Raving On Underground Electronic music is alive and well in Northside by Katie Freshley 02-28-07


The Light Dims After almost 130 years, The Cincinnati Post faces its final months by Kevin Osborne 02-21-07


The Deal That Changed Everything JOA either preserved -- or doomed -- competition by Bob Driehaus 02-21-07


Why The Post Mattered And why its writers, editors and readers cared by Lew Moores 02-21-07


The Final Year What would you do if you ran The Post and had a year to live? by Gregory Flannery 02-21-07


When Nouns and Verbs Were Enough Remembering good old days at The Post when editors and straightforward writing ruled by Graydon DeCamp 02-21-07


Hail to the Presidents of Cincinnati They deserve a slice of Presidents Day glory, too by John Fox 02-14-07


A Strong Force Westsider lands official Star Wars fan club presidency by Mike Breen 02-14-07


No. 1 Booster First male leader of Rosie Reds answers the call by Gregory Flannery 02-14-07


Move Over Hugh Hefner The story of one man and his 14,000 sisters by Margo Pierce 02-14-07


A French Kiss Speaking the language, loving the culture and drinking the wine by Julie Mullins 02-14-07


Taking the Time Channel 9 reporter/anchor wants to help fellow journalists by John Fox 02-14-07


Apple Polisher Leader of local user group still gets excited about computers by Jason Gargano 02-14-07


'Can I Lick Your Face?' 2007 Love & Sex Survey results reveal more about Cincinnati than we actually wanted to know by Readers 02-07-07


Sincerely Sundance Watching movies in the indie film world's Mecca by Jason Gargano 01-31-07


Bigger, Louder, Faster, Better As the Sundance Film Festival goes more commercial, the films themselves are still worthwhile and exciting by Steven Rosen 01-31-07


A Matter of Trust Is the end of Cincinnati's Collaborative Agreement over police reforms a success -- or premature? by Kevin Osborne 01-24-07


Free From My Psychotic Fall One woman's bipolar story, from the trenches to the hope by C.A. MacConnell 01-17-07


The Youth Shall Set You Free: 2006 Person of the Year Through Elementz, Gavin Leonard builds a unique blend of Hip Hop culture and political awareness, street cred and foundation support, fun and purpose by Gregory Flannery 01-10-07


'I'm in a Singular Position' Ohioan Dennis Kucinich bases his latest presidential run on clear opposition to the war in Iraq by Daniel Sturm 01-03-07


Cops Fund Drug Rehab CPD reforms meant more money for crime prevention programs by Bootsie Princeton 12-27-06


Mayors for a Day Mallory promotes new government of the people, for the people and by the people by Fluffy Beaverbrook 12-27-06


Over the Top City laughs all the way to The Banks by Jenafer Hanson-Smythe 12-27-06


We Are the Champions Local teams dominated, leading city sports to new heights by Charles Perspiration 12-27-06


A Year to Dismember Balls, vomit and tap-dancing: A look back at what rocked the music world in 2006 by Mick Brain 12-27-06


D.I.Y. Locals Only Best local band of 2006? You work it out ... we're tired by ERICA VON MADLIB 12-27-06


Absolutely Yeah Yeah Yeah Fall Out Boy by Thom L. Thames 12-27-06


Boom Town The arts exploded all over in 2006 by rich Suspender 12-27-06


A Golden Buzz Dancers move, pose and swim their way through Busby Berkeley's best by Josefina Milenska 12-27-06


Tasty Treats Independent restaurants, many from out of town, led a dining renaissance in Greater Cincinnati by James Beardless 12-27-06


An Arc for the Ages Local filmmaker stunned Hollywood with a powerful triptych by tt stern-enzi 12-27-06


Happy Just to Be Nominated The Oscars finally get it right by Reed Rothchild 12-27-06


The Year in Film and Music: Real Life vs. Reel Life Movies this year told the 'truth' ... and history was made by Alan Scheidt 12-20-06


The Year in Film and Music: Listopia 2006 CityBeat writers and Cincinnati music scene players pick their faves of 2006 by Mike Breen 12-20-06


The Year in Film and Music: Head Games Conventional film narrative is being trumped by more complex story lines by Steven Rosen 12-20-06


The Year in Film and Music: The Long Goodbye Robert Altman leaves behind a singular body of work by Jason Gargano 12-20-06


Remaking County Government Portune and Pepper have big plans for change by Kevin Osborne 12-13-06


Designs on Art CAC mixes the past, present and future of Cincinnati design in a new exhibition, Graphic Content by Laura James 12-06-06


Holiday Issue 06 - Giving, receiving, dealing Catering to Job Skills: Over-the-Rhine organizations serve meals along with life lessons by Margo Pierce 11-29-06


Winter Wine Guide Make the Holidays Sparkle by MICHAEL SCHIAPARELLI 11-29-06


Seasonal Fun Stuff Delight in Lights, Trees, Ice Skating, Trains and Scuba Santa by Julie Mullins 11-29-06


Time of the Season Seasonal Affective Disorder can be one of winter's cruelest gifts by Hannah Roberts 11-29-06


Boxed Goods Thinking Inside the Box (Set) by Mike Breen 11-29-06


Bright Lights Holiday Performances Will Keep You Humming by Rick Pender 11-29-06


Giving Art Galleries Offer One-of-a-Kind Gift Ideas by Julie Bernzott 11-29-06


Watch This Giving the Ultimate Complete Collector's Edition DVD (Vol. 1) by Jason Gargano 11-29-06


In the Family Way Reclaiming what conservatives have stolen by Gregory Flannery 11-21-06


We Are Family New demographics don't necessarily mean different values by James Proffitt 11-21-06


Kids Got Rights Parents, not lawyers, are the liberators by Margo Pierce 11-21-06


Noise for Tots Children's music that won't make parents want to put a gun to their heads by Mike Breen 11-21-06


Benefits for the New Family Corporations are recognizing what has already changed by Kevin Osborne 11-21-06


Yes, We Can All Just Get Along Start with compassion, and that includes business by Hannah Roberts 11-21-06


Soul Man The CEAs honor Kenny Smith's lifelong dedication to Funk and Soul by Brian Baker 11-15-06


Foggy Memory Breakdown Looking back at a decade of the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards ... as best we can by Mike Breen 11-15-06


CEAs By The Numbers 11-15-06


The Show The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards - Music 2006 11-15-06


The Michael W. Bany Scholarship Fund Congrats to the Bany Recipient 11-15-06


The Art of Happiness Tibetan arts aren't just pretty things by Margo Pierce 11-08-06


Bone Up, Then Vote for Change Time for a clean sweep by John Fox 11-01-06


Sex, Love and Longing John Cameron Mitchell's Shortbus is as sweet as it is subversive by Jason Gargano 10-25-06


Long Journeys to Fulfillment Shortbus uses sex to show our attempts (and failures) at human connection by tt stern-enzi 10-25-06


Outstanding in His Fields From bible college student to prison psychologist to Congressman, Ted Strickland has been a leader; now he seeks to test his skills as Ohio governor by Jim Phillips 10-18-06


Dale's Deals Impeached and under investigation, Mallory still has a good chance to win state rep race by Kevin Osborne 10-11-06


Beer Goggles A look at the past, present and future of Cincinnati's breweries by Bob Briehaus 10-04-06


Tapping into Brewery Heritage Developers work to organize Brewery District in Over-the-Rhine by Bob Driehaus 10-04-06


Do or Die Time Senate candidate Sherrod Brown says he's ready; he'd better be, because the Democrats might not get another chance like this by Charu Gupta 09-27-06


Back to the 'Point Repeat performers sound off about the MidPoint Music Festival by Ezra Waller 09-20-06


FiveAlive It's all about the music at MidPoint, except for all the ancillary events, parties, podcasts and blogs by Mike Breen 09-20-06


MPMF Thursday September 21 By Citybeat Staff 09-20-06


MPMF Friday September 22 by CityBeat Staff 09-20-06


MPMF SATURDAY September 23 by CityBeat Staff 09-20-06


PANELS AND WORKSHOPS Tech Do's and Don'ts by Mike Breen 09-20-06


MPMF VENUES Where to go by CityBeat Staff 09-20-06


PANELSANDWORKSHOPS Tech Do's and Don'ts by Mike Breen 09-20-06


The First Rule of Cool Issue: You Talk About Cool Events, Arts, Music, Movies and People by CityBeat Staff 09-13-06


Spanking New Space Reopened theater at Carnegie Center promises diverse programming by Rodger Pille 09-13-06


More Than Words Local trio Ampline amps up for the fall release of their second album, Rosary by Brian Baker 09-13-06


Sounds Abound in Cincinnati 10 Cool Music Events This Fall by CityBeat Staff 09-13-06


Love Bites Northern Kentucky native Jon Schroder counts on raw-edged performances in his directorial debut, Jimmy and Judy by Jason Gargano 09-13-06


Pick of the Pics 18 Cool Movies This Fall by CityBeat Staff 09-13-06


DIY Art Local classes get everyone, especially beginners, involved in making art by Stephen Carter-Novotni 09-13-06


Cool Elections In an hour or less, you can influence history by Gregory Flannery 09-13-06


Baltimore and Over-the-Rhine The Wire offers an urban civics lesson every week on HBO by tt stern-enzi 09-13-06


100 days of cool Change of plans -- this is where it's at by CityBeat Staff 09-13-06


Stand Outs The best of the best to see and do this fall by CityBeat Staff 09-13-06


It's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Cool People by CityBeat Staff 09-13-06


Katrina Lives A year of devastation and stubborn hope by Margo Pierce 09-06-06


Memory of the Flood A year of suffering, hoping and rebuilding in and around New Orleans by Jason Berry 09-06-06


State of the Arts - Branching Out Seven artists discuss living in Cincinnati while working elsewhere by Laura James 08-30-06


The Art of Urban Pioneering Covington bets its economic future on a three-part arts district by Stephen Carter-Novotni 08-30-06


Young Influentials Take Root in Cincinnati The 'next generation' of artists and arts leaders come of age; how are they doing? by John Fox 08-30-06


Fall Arts Calendar Something for everyone all season long by Hannah Roberts, Julie Mullins and Maija Zummo 08-30-06


Empire of the Sun Cirque Du Soleil Performers Work Hard At The Circus Life Yet Make It Look So Easy by Julie Mullins 08-23-06


Bringing a Different World View to Cincinnati Cirque du Soleil supports a big organization under the big top by Margo Pierce 08-23-06


Finding Ken Blackwell Defining a candidate who switches parties and doesn't do interviews by Lew Moores 08-16-06


Behind The Badge Citizen's Police Academy gives glimpse of a Cincinnati cop's life by Margo Pierce 08-09-06


The Politics of the Jail What's behind the proposed tax hike? by Kevin Osborne 08-02-06


LiteBrite festival shines focus on Indie music and film Mission: Improbable - Mission of Burma defies the odds (again) with their best album in 27 years by Brian Baker 07-26-06


Head games Brothers of the Head documents the Howe brothers' tragically brief Rock & Roll odyssey by Jason Gargano 07-26-06


Man of the People Kendall Bruns' documentary The Haircut is another of the artist's public interactions by Jason Gargano 07-26-06


Brite's Lights Lowdown on all the band highlights at Lite Brite by Mike Breen 07-26-06


Screen Gems Lite Brite's film offerings are a little out there by Jason Gargano 07-26-06


The Unbearable Lightness of Being Contemporary Sean Scully's Wall of Light exhibition celebrates a gifted artist who's neither radical nor cutting edge by Jean E. Feinberg 07-19-06


Making A Killing Ohio's death penalty has plenty of critics, both inside and outside the criminal justice system by Margo Pierce 07-12-06


Getting Off The Streets Fear, Danger, Addiction Among Prostitutes - And Now Hope by James Proffitt 07-05-06


Micro Democracy Cincinnati's Community Councils Are Grassroots Democracy At Work - Good, Bad And Ugly by Kevin Osborne 06-28-06


Independents' Daze Desdemona Festival brings in some of the coolest acts from Indie Rock and beyond by Mike Breen 06-21-06


Jump Into the Fire Critics be damned, as Desdemona Festival performers The Fiery Furnaces follow their own artistic instincts by Brian Baker 06-21-06


'High' Times Seductive up-and-coming Cincinnati foursome The High and Low want to take their time, do it right by Hannah Roberts 06-21-06


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My Right Foot Amputees get busy with life in all its weird,wonderful ways by Larry Gross 06-14-06


20 Years, and Out A high school reunion frames the past, present and future of GLBT life in the Queen City by Eric Hunter 06-07-06


Our Back Story Highlighting Cincinnati's GLBT history by Eric Hunter 06-07-06


Fighting the Good Fight The organizations influential in the gay rights struggle by Eric Hunter 06-07-06


On the Edge 2006 Cincinnati Fringe Festival will take you places you've never been by Rick Pender 05-31-06


Building Desdemona It's not easy, but Nick Spencer thinks a cutting-edge music festival on the riverfront is well worth the hoop-jumping by Mike Breen 05-31-06


Just Go With the Even Flow A fan's retrospective of growing up in Pearl Jam's footsteps by C.A. MacConnell 05-31-06


Heavy Petting Barely out of high school, Be Your Own Pet looks to be the summer's buzz band by Brian Baker 05-31-06


Lying Down on the Job 'Dead Body Guy' was dying to do local short film by Rodger Pille 05-31-06


The Big Pictures A month-by-month preview of the summer's most anticipated movies by tt stern-enzi, Jason Gargano and Rodger Pille 05-31-06


Opera, With Mud Local pubs offer a month-long home away from home for soccer's World Cup by Chris Kemp 05-31-06


Water, Water Everywhere Take a dip and relax all summer long by Stephen Carter-Novotni 05-31-06


Hot Topics Public office (and other vices) are up to voters as campaigns heat up this summer by Gregory Flannery 05-31-06


Connecting Cincinnati ZipScene wants to bring people together this summer by Christine Mersch 05-31-06


Cincinnati in Three Dimensions Art conference puts city at the crossroads of international sculpture movement by Jane Durrell 05-31-06


Critics' Summer Picks Your best bets for summer events by Staff 05-31-06


On Any Given Friday Sometimes art imitates life, but in Over-the-Rhine by John Fox 05-24-06


A Higher and Higher Education Why has college tuition increased so steadily for so long? Try computers, competition and state cuts by Doug Trapp 05-17-06


Girls On Girls: Womens Issue '06 What women talk about with each other by Margo Pierce 05-10-06


Sex Advice for a New Generation Taormino finds a new language for what we all feel inside by Julie Mullins 05-10-06


'Thank God for Cosmopolitan' How women learn about sex by Julie Mullins, Margo Pierce and Hannah Roberts 05-10-06


Just Another Freakin' Gift Is being single in a married world really a piece of cake? by Jessica Canterbury 05-10-06


Cat Fight The anatomy of female friendship by Hannah Roberts 05-10-06


Phemale Pharmacology Why can't politicians keep their hands off our bodies? by Stephanie Dunlap 05-10-06


The Divine Feminine and The DaVinci Phenom On becoming whole again by Mary Pierce Brosmer 05-10-06


Girlfriends As Grandmothers Dispensing knowledge with and without cookies by Mary Pierce Brosmer 05-10-06


The Word on Sexual Harassment Controlling the conversation and the work environment by S.A. Strickley 05-10-06


Bag Lady Syndrome The psychology of money for women by Margo Pierce 05-10-06


Ms. Myths Fiction can make women's live mytherable by Pat Morris 05-10-06


Naughty Stepchild Alleged FCC violations could imperil the future of WAIF Community Radio by Margo Pierce 05-03-06


WHERE TO EAT:2006 Your ultimate guide to navigating the local dining scene by Craig Bida 04-26-06


Tips from the pros Where Greater Cincinnati's tastemakers eat by Craig Bida 04-26-06


When Silence Becomes Singing Antonio Adams draws language we can see by Kathy Y. Wilson 04-19-06


Left of Eden Religious Liberals In Cincinnati by Stephen Carter-Novotni 04-12-06


Saints of the Christian Left Witnessing in the violent Middle East region by Stephen Carter-Novotni 04-12-06


Long Live The Rebellion Five years later, We're still Learning About our 'riot' by Gregory Flannery 04-05-06


Whatever Happened to the Mother? Timothy Thomas' family is still healing by Gregory Flannery 04-05-06


Useful Myths Everything you thought you knew about the riots is wrong by Gregory Flannery 04-05-06


Chronology of the Uprising A month in the life of Cincinnati by Gregory Flannery 04-05-06


Whatever Happened to the Officer? Stephen Roach is enjoying life by Margo Pierce 04-05-06


Never Forget Revisit CityBeat coverage of the unrest and its aftermath by Gregory Flannery 04-05-06


Best of Cincinnati 2006 Three cheers for 10 years: CityBeat's 10th anniversary Best issue is the biggest and best yet. 03-29-06


South X Midwest Greater Cincinnati's South By Southwest 'Class of 2006' shines bright deep in the heart of Texas by Brian Baker 03-22-06


David Singleton and the Ohio Justice and Policy Center advocate justice for all And Just Us for All... by Kathy Y. Wilson 03-15-06


Right to a Private Life Momeyer retires as Planned Parenthood CEO, proud of her role in promoting health and responsibility in politically charged times by Stephanie Dunlap 03-08-06


Coming Home Returning to New Orleans, a UC professor tests the power of memory and of community by Jonathan Alexander 03-01-06


'I'm Like a Quilt' Folk artist Denise Burge pieces her life together as she goes by Steve Ramos 02-22-06


A City That Works Reshaping Cincinnati into a city for people, not cars by John Schneider 02-15-06


When Lust Takes Over Sexual Addiction Is Way More Than A Bad Habit by Margo Pierce 02-08-06


Community Spirit: 2005 Persons of the Year Community Shares nurtures many of the area's most worthy causes by Gregory Flannery 02-01-06


Community Shares Members In describing the organizations that make up Community Shares, the staff groups them under five headings:

02-01-06


Everyone a Star The digital revolution means more movies are being made in more places, but the desire to be seen and sold still leads to Sundance by Steve Ramos 01-25-06


Coming & Going At Shootout time, UC and Xavier each face their own image problems by Bill Peterson 01-18-06


Sew Cool Cat Chow's CAM show explores women and their clothing as three-dimensional art by Jane Durrell 01-11-06


Might As Well Jump Facing fears and leaping for a new future by Chris Kemp and Doug Trapp 01-04-06


Shedding Her Skin Covington teen doesn't want to 'sit on the couch and be dead' by Doug Trapp 01-04-06


Who Wants to Buy a Hug? P&G executive finds that becoming an entrepreneur can be a bear by Doug Trapp 01-04-06


Leaping into Buildings in a Single Bound Northside man can't help himself from helping his community by Chris Kemp 01-04-06


You Asked for It 2005 was a year of big change by Gregory Flannery 12-28-05


The Year In Film & Music Breaking News: Films dealing with journalism make a comeback in 2005 by Rodger Pille 12-21-05


The Good, the Bad and the Sucky The 100 best and worst things about the world of music in 2005 by Mike Breen 12-21-05


Listopia 2005 CityBeat writers & friends remember the year in music in convenient list form by CityBeat Staff 12-21-05


Hot Docs Another good year for documentary films by Steven Rosen 12-21-05


Return of the Rebel Jean-Luc Godard highlights the year in DVD by Jason Gargano 12-21-05


Critical Shortage Area film critics are a dying breed by Steve Ramos 12-21-05


Rest of a Salesman Pawnbroker Will Richshafer, the 'poor man's banker,' gets ready to close shop for the last time by Steve Ramos 12-14-05


Heart Attack Emotional abuse can hurt as much as the physical kind by Margo Pierce 12-07-05


No Visions of Sugarplums Local theaters are shaking off the cobwebs for holiday shows by Rick Pender 11-30-05


When They Reminisce Over You, My God A journey through the secret life of wax by Kathy Y. Wilson 11-23-05


Big Brother Beat Allegorical spins with a dead DJ by Mildred C. Fallen 11-23-05


Hustle & Flow When the flip hits the fan by April L. Martin 11-23-05


The Life Jibri Built Jibri Wise One really is by Mildred C. Fallen 11-23-05


Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Butch Gibson itches for a scratch by Kevin Britton 11-23-05


A Lyricist's Lounge BJ Digby offers sick songs of survival by Mildred C. Fallen 11-23-05


T.R.O.Y. Lists Reminiscing over favorite songs by CityBeat Staff 11-23-05


Name Check (respect) 11-23-05


Holey Moley, They Pack a Punch National exposure for local music tunes more ears to Greater Cincinnati's sounds by Mike Breen 11-16-05


The Baron Gets His Due Celebrated drummer John Von Ohlen's rich, accomplished history has earned him the latest seat in the CEA Hall of Fame by Brian Baker 11-16-05


Living a Legacy Ten years after Michael Bany's death, the scholarship fund in his name continues to thrive by Mike Breen 11-16-05


The Nominees Start Here 11-16-05


He Lights up Their Lives Luensman's CEA trophies are a playful nod to this year's winners by Julie Bernzott 11-16-05


The Show 2005 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards 11-16-05


Drug War Victory The First Step Is A Permanent Cease Fire by Margo Pierce 11-09-05


Spare Some Change? The Mayor Race 11-02-05


Drawing Blood In Cold Blood broke Truman Capote; will a movie based on his experience do the same for its lead actor and director? by Steve Ramos 10-26-05


See How They Run In Politics, It Isn't Easy Being Green by Stephanie Dunlap 10-19-05


The Outsiders Two Dozen Challengers Compete For Attention On City Council Ballot by Jennifer Edwards 10-19-05


Start the Press! The News Record and 125 years of journalism at UC by Kathy Y. Wilson 10-12-05


The Early News Hole Belatrasco reports how UC got started by Kathy Y. Wilson 10-12-05


Write On 2005 Literary Issue - Welcome to CityBeat's annual literary issue. As one would expect, these pages are devoted to written words: those who create them, those who read them, those who like them. by Jason Gargano 10-05-05


Mercantile Library Short Story Competition: Second Place Winner Open Wide by Amy Purcell 10-05-05


Mercantile Library Short Story Competition: Third Place Winner The Road to Ajusco by Shirlie Briggs 10-05-05


Word Junkie Brock Clarke's love of literature presents itself in myriad ways by Jason Gargano 10-05-05


Get on the Same Page Local writers' groups offer support and encouragement by Christine Mersch 10-05-05


Track Three: Easter Mercantile Library Short Story competition winner by C.A. MacConnell 10-05-05


The Art of Mystery Jack Kerley's deft dialogue powers his memorable mysteries by Jason Gargano 10-05-05


Writing Round-up More local literary endeavors of note by CityBeat Staff 10-05-05


Sounds of the City Progressively growing MidPoint Music Festival overwhelms downtown with independent, original music by Mike Breen 09-28-05


Voters, Start Your Engines The music nominees are in for the ninth annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards by Mike Breen 09-28-05


Best (and Worst) in Show Sifting through MidPoint's highs and lows by Mike Breen, Mildred C. Fallen, Jacob Richardson and Ezra Waller 09-28-05


(In)Focus and to the Point MidPoint 05 has it all: 300 bands, including Cincinnati's (in)camera, interesting workshops and speakers and the best buzz around by Hannah Roberts 09-21-05


Inspiration 'point Blurb City, here we come! by Mike Breen 09-21-05


MPMF Panels & Speakers Think you know everything about music and the biz that surrounds it? Well, you don't. by Mike Breen 09-21-05


MPMF THURSDAY September 22 09-21-05


MPMF FRIDAY September 23 09-21-05


MPMF SATURDAY September 24 09-21-05


Powers Behind the Powerhouse Factory Cool posters, cool art, cool artists by Kathy Y. Wilson 09-14-05


Declaration of Independence Local Web site could be independent Hip Hop's Rosetta Stone, opening ciphers and revealing the music business code by Mildred C. Fallen 09-14-05


Cool Flicks A highly subjective list of fall films that look to be very cool by Jason Gargano and Steve Ramos 09-14-05


Cut-and-Paste Culture Look and listen at these local museums shows by Laura Leffler 09-14-05


People who make Cincinnati a Little Cooler 09-14-05


Attack of the Pod People Why I'll never own an iPod, and why I might by Mike Breen 09-14-05


The 100 Days of Cool Happenings 09-14-05


Cool Happenings 09-14-05


True Body and the Write Stuff Engaging girls to deal with their bodies and our culture by Donna Covrett 09-07-05


'Just Because We Paint Our Lips Pink Doesn't Make Our Words Any Sweeter' Girls talk, we listen by Donna Covrett 09-07-05


State of the Arts 2005 It's the quality, stupid by John Fox 08-31-05


Fall Arts Calendar Something for everyone all season long by Nichelle M. Bolden, CityBeat Staff and Jessica Turner 08-31-05


Centering on the Arts Performing and visual arts might be closer than you think by Christine Mersch 08-31-05


Getting it Done These are the local arts people who do more than talk by RICK PENDER, CityBeat staff 08-31-05


Drawn to Be an Artist Clifton cartoonist Carol Tyler is a late bloomer by Steve Ramos 08-31-05


Fighting Words The Struggle of being Alicia Reece by Gregory Flannery 08-24-05


A Gentle Faith Nonviolence is key to the Jain way by Cameron Knight 08-17-05


'I'm Hungry" For Colored Folks Who've Considered Leaving When the 'Nati Wasn't Enuf by Dani McClain 08-10-05


A Factory For Art The Art Academy of Cincinnati Bets It's Future On An Old Building and On Over-The-Rhine by Steve Ramos 08-03-05


Woke Up This Morning with Sawyer Point on My Mind Cincy Blues Fest hits lucky 13 and gears up for the biggest event in its history by Brian Baker 07-27-05


Blues You Can Use The Full Schedule at the 2005 Cincy Blues Fest, plus 'must-sees' by Mike Breen 07-27-05


One man's struggle to survive a priest's abuse Sins of the Father by Gregory Flannery 07-20-05


Opening the Door Kenny Leon stages Cincinnati Opera's ambitious Margaret Garner and invites everyone in

by Rick Pender 07-13-05


The 'New' Coroner's Office Six months in, O'dell Owens is making change by Nichelle M. Bolden 07-06-05


Swimming Against The Tide David Pepper Has Spent His Life Defying Expectations by Stephanie Dunlap 06-29-05


Refugees No More Ten years later, Bosnians feel at home in Cincinnati by Saleha N. Ghani 06-22-05


Leaving Horror Behind After Slovenia by Saleha N. Ghani 06-22-05


The Wild, Wild Web The Information Superhighway can be a mean street by Leslie Blade and Gregory Flannery 06-15-05


Equal, Not Separate Local gay rights movement takes its first major post-Article 12 step with the formation of Equality Cincinnati by John Fox 06-08-05


Pride Thrives Cincinnati's GLBT festival that refused to die by Gregory Flannery 06-08-05


What a Rush Fringe Festival brings back edgy performance art for a second year by Rick Pender 06-01-05


Hip Hop Danger Unleashed