Drawing Attention
Summerfair's annual poster competition is now open! Artists are invited to submit design concepts now for the always collectible poster.
Summerfair Cincinnati Poster Competition
Interested in submitting a design for the 2024 poster competition?
Poster objectives:
To inform the public about Summerfair; including mandatory information specified in the competition rules
To convey that Summerfair is Cincinnati’s premier annual celebration of art and artists
To provide a marketing tool that promotes the event
While Summerfair is held at Coney Island (east of downtown Cincinnati), Summerfair is a non-profit organization that is NOT affiliated with Coney’s day-to-day park or pool venue, therefore, no images related to Coney, should be included in the design.
Winning artist receives $3,000.
For details and to submit, visit www.summerfair.org/poster-competition.
Odds are you’ve seen one of Summerfair’s iconic posters. You may even have a one or two in your own home.
Each year, Summerfair commissions an artist to create a new poster exclusively for the current year. The poster serves as the cornerstone of the marketing campaign and is destined to become a collector’s item.
Because of that, the poster’s design has to be adaptable for multiple uses, including the billboards, programs, T-shirts, tote bags and other merchandise.
Judges will review all poster entries in January and choose a few entries to present to Summerfair’s members, who then vote on the winning design. The screening committee is composed of selected Summerfair Cincinnati members and professionals in the art community.
One Step Ahead
ArtsWave is partnering with American Legacy Tour for a new tour showcasing the city's vibrant arts scene. See how you can go “Behind the Curtain“!
“Behind the Curtain: Inside Cincy’s Arts”
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Tours are $39, a person, with a discounted rate of $750 being offered for group tours. A portion of the ticket price and 100% of all tour donations support 150+ arts organizations, projects and artists through ArtsWave.
Book individual tours.
Group tours for families, friends, teams and co-workers can be booked directly at artswave.org/artstour.
Looking for something fun to do with out-of-town visitors over the holidays? Why not show off Cincinnati!
ArtsWave, in partnership with American Legacy Tours, has created a new walking tour that showcase the city’s vibrant arts scene.
“ArtsWave is excited to be able to offer ‘behind the scenes’ experiences in some of Over-the-Rhine’s premier arts venues,” says Alecia Kintner, ArtsWave president and CEO. “This is one of Cincinnati’s original ‘arts districts’ – adding economic vibrancy to the neighborhood, providing exceptional entertainment, and anchoring arts education. It’s time the stories are connected and shared.”
The new two-hour tour includes stops at iconic arts organizations, going inside four to five of them, depending on the day. Included on the tour will be information about Know Theatre Cincinnati, Art Academy of Cincinnati, The Children’s theatre of Cincinnati, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Friends of Music Hall, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Arts Association, Memorial Hall, School for Creative and Performing Arts and ArtsWave.
“We’re so glad to do this – our arts are an integral part of our region’s fabric – and now we’re telling that part of the region’s story,” says Brad Hill, American Legacy Tours chief operating officer.
Tours stops vary, depending on production schedules, and may include stops on sets, stages, stage manager’s perches, within art galleries, educational facilities and other places not typically seen by audiences.
Based on a Tree Story
Before the celebration of Light Up the Square on Fountain Square this Friday, get to know this year's tree!
Kick off the holiday season at Light Up the Square. This beloved annual celebration, features live music, dance performances, an appearance by Santa Claus and a dazzling fireworks display.
The UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank, will be open for skating from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What kind of tree are you?
Friday, Nov. 24
6–9 p.m.
Enjoy a bigger and better FULL HOUR show this year full of dazzling performances, fireworks, and of course the lighting of the Prolink Tree from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
More details at myfountainsquare.com/events/prolinks-light-up-the-square/
I’m a 55-foot Concolor Fir. Commonly called a white fir, we’re pretty much the ideal tree for a holiday celebration.
Where are you from?
Mansfield, Ohio. Go Pioneers!
Did you always want to be a holiday tree?
When you’re a little sapling in a forest, you always hope you’ll have the chance to be part of a holiday celebration.
But I never imagined I’d be at the center of such a great tradition as Light Up the Square! To be chosen as the holiday tree for a whole city – and be in so many pictures with families – That’s pretty amazing!
What’s been your favorite thing about Fountain Square so far?
I love the ice skaters! The music is playing all day and it’s so much fun to see people (of all skill levels!) on the ice and having fun.
It’s also fun to be at the corner of Fifth and Vine. I understand that’s a busy and popular intersection! I feel like I’m really in the heart of the city and get to enjoy the excitement of the season.
Every once in a while I can also get a glimpse of river, which is pretty cool!
What are you most looking forward to seeing in Cincinnati?
I’m ready for the lights!
We’ve done some tests but I’m looking forward to have the lights on All. The. Time. And of course, having the star lit. It’s beautiful!
What’s your favorite holiday song?
“Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift.
Talkin' Turkey (and more!)
The Tisdel Showroom at the Kenwood Collection held a grand opening just in time for the holidays! Take a look at the kitchen of your dreams.
Tisdel Showroom
Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Virtual and in-person consultations available; appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome.
Learn more at the Tisdel Distributing website.
A Thanksgiving wine pairing hosted by Hart & Cru, while browsing the luxe Tisdel Showroom? Yes, please!
Recently, Cincinnati People tagged along with local influencers, foodies and media for a fab pre-Turkey Day wine pairing session, hosted by Hart & Cru and Tisdel Distributing.
We sipped, strolled, and took a few selfies in our dream kitchens! All while learning about the amazing offerings at Tisdel and Hart & Cru, just in time for Thanksgiving Day.
What a treat!
What is Tisdel?:
It’s the best of the best in the kitchen world!
Tisdel Distributing is the exclusive distributor of Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, Faber, Best and Scotsman in the midwest and mid-south regions.
They’re the direct link between the manufacturer and more than 100 dealer showrooms!
The Tisdel Distributing Showroom at The Kenwood Collection can help you go from delicious inspiration to memorable meals in a space that truly reflects the way you want to cook, live, and entertain. You’re invited to tour, taste, and test drive with a team of product specialists.
Stop in & browse THE SHOWROOM
Dreaming of the perfect kitchen? Need a nudge in the right direction? Just stop in and browse the showroom, with no pressure to buy a thing!
Tisdel prides itself on providing personal product consultations that let you experience how the appliances will look and perform. With a special product concierge, you’ll be guided through your entire project.
From answering questions and providing helpful solutions to offering advice and assistance, you’ll have the opportunity to turn knobs, open drawers, ignite flames, and experience your favorites to determine the best fit for your lifestyle.
More than just a pretty face
Tisdel hosts chef-led events in its live demonstration kitchen, showcasing the many cooking modes, features, and capabilities possible with Wolf. You can register for an upcoming event directly on their website!
What's the Big Idea?
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative is one of 15 finalists in the 2023 “Big Ideas Bright Cities,” which recognizes organizations creating Skills-Friendly Cities.
2023 Big Ideas Bright Cities Challenge Finalists
Achieve Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota
ACLAMO, Norristown, Pennsylvania
America Needs You, New York, NY / Los Angeles, CA
Café Momentum, Dallas, Texas
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Cincinnati, Ohio
Hopeworks 'N Camden, Camden, New Jersey
The LEAH Project, Boston, Massachusetts
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, Springfield, Massachusetts
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, Inc., Hartford, Connecticut
Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
MyPath Mahoning Valley, Warren, Ohio
Southern California College Attainment Network, Los Angeles, California
The Center for Teen Empowerment, Somerville, Massachusetts
United for College | Career Success, Houston, Texas
Youth Job Center, Evanston, Illinois
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative is one of 15 finalists in the 2023 Big Ideas, Bright Cities Challenge.
As a finalist, they are in running to receive a $100 thousand award and will be part of a year-long incubator working with nonprofits, businesses + policymakers in youth skills development.
CYC’s “big idea” is to make Cincinnati the “City of Mentoring” – A place where every young person has access to a caring adult to help guide them on their pathway to success in education, career and life.
The Big Ideas, Bright Cities Challenge honors teams of nonprofits, education organizations, and cities working with the business community to create innovative programs that help prepare young people for meaningful careers.
For the next year, all 15 Finalist will be part of an incubator program to share leading practices and connect with business and city leaders invested in youth skills development. The Skills Friendly Cites Network will help their ideas to grow and inspire others.
This is the second cohort of winners in the Challenge, run by the Global Business Coalition for Education, a movement of businesses committed to ending the global education crisis. The initiative is made possible by support from Dell Technologies and Deloitte.
“With this Challenge, we’re spotlighting groundbreaking work across the country to nurture skills in young people and help set them up for success,” said Justin van Fleet, executive director of the Global Business Coalition for Education. “This is our way of encouraging youth-serving nonprofits, companies and cities to work together, building skills for the next generation.”
The 15 finalists outstanding represent organizations and cities from 9 states across the U.S. have been chosen from a wide pool of applicants to join the growing network of Skills Friendly Cities thanks to their exceptional “big ideas” to provide young people with essential skills for workforce readiness, addressing the growing skills gap.
The Challenge invited organizations to develop bold, innovative ideas that equip young people with skills to participate in the workforce and address the Ten Standards for a Skills-Friendly Cities.
That organization will receive a $100,000 grant, and the remaining 14 finalists will each receive grants to expand their impact. All 15 organizations will join the growing network of Skills Friendly Cities and take part in our year-long community incubator program to learn from experts, connect with the business community, share ideas and scale up.
The Grand Prize Winner will be announced Mid-November
Any Way You Slice It
As the calendar turns to November, it's time to think about Thanksgiving! Make the meal prep a little easier this year and let Meals on Wheels help with dessert. When you buy pies for their Bust a Crust! fundraiser, you're not only getting delicious pies from area restaurnts, you're also supporting local seniors.
Order pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies at bustacrust.org.
Orders of 20 or more pies are also available for discounted prices.
Move over, turkey! Everyone knows pumpkin pie is the real star of the show on Thanksgiving.
Make sure you have the very best pie – for the least amount of effort – by picking up this year’s holiday dessert from Bust a Crust!, Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY annual fundraiser.
You can buy pies throughout the month of November, then pick them up for Thanksgiving at Frisch’s and Taste of Belgium. Pies will be available all of Frisch's Cincinnati locations, and Taste of Belgium’s restaurants in Crestview Hills, Findlay Market and Kenwood.
Proceeds benefit the thousands of local seniors helped by Meals on Wheels. In addition, customers can buy a pie for a senior at bustacrust.org.
The popular pie sale is one of the largest fundraisers in the nation raising money to provide meals and essential services to older adults.
The Breakfast Club
PXG Cincinnati surprised 100 golfers with a free round of golf at Aston Oaks Golf Club to celebrate its new store in Kenwood.
Wake up, you’re a winner!
PXG Cincinnati
8127 Montgomery Road
Open Tue–Sat, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More at www.pxg.com/en-us/locations/cincinnati.html.
PXG Cincinnati surprised 100 golfers on Friday with a free round of golf at Aston Oaks Golf Club to celebrate its new store opening in Kenwood.
Golfers lined up early for the first tee time at 7:50 a.m. at the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in North Bend. The PXG Cincinnati fitting team provided free club demonstrations, and offered each golfer a sleeve of PXG golf balls and a certificate for a free club fitting at the Kenwood retail store.
“We chose Cincinnati to open a retail outlet because we know Cincinnati loves to golf,” said Quinn Holmes, PXG Cincinnati Retail Store Manager. “PXG is an experiential brand and it comes to life when customers get to work with our fitters one-on-one like today’s golf course takeover. Everything we do is truly custom and the stores are a unique way to showcase who we are."
Building the Future
Community leaders gathered to honor four Cincinnati Construction Leaders and support the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.
The community showed up in a big way for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati on Tuesday morning.
More than 300 community leaders gathered this morning at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center to honor four Cincinnati Construction Leaders: Tim Steigerwald, CEO of Messer Construction, Molly North, CEO of Al. Neyer, Bill Baker, Vice-President and Managing Partner of MSA Design and Michele O’Rourke, CEO of O-Rourke Wrecking Company, for their community leadership and to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.
The BIG Breakfast raised $240,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.
“The BIG Breakfast serves dual roles for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati as it provides a forum for a discussion on the importance of mentorship in our community while raising important funds to support our mission of matching Bigs and Littles,” said John Heater, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati.
The BIG Breakfast fund-raising event, now in its fifth year, was co-chaired by Ben Haenning of Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Kyle Shumate of Clark Schaefer Hackett, and hosted by Rico Grant of Paloozanaire and Jamie Smith of the Business Courier.
Keeping It Short
The crowds came out for the FCC3 and brought home a winner for FC Cincinnati! The quick 3-mile race at The Banks brought out families, fans, and a Flying Pig, followed by a watch party for the FC faithful to see the team win the Supporters Shield.
FC Cincinnati had plenty of support from the hometown crowd for their match in Toronto!
After the FCC3 presented by Medpace, fans gathered at the TQL Total Quality Logistics Watch Party at The Banks to cheer the team on to winning the Supporters Shield.
The top 3 finishes were, for men, Kaden Mendenhall, Brian Dewine, Jack Cordonnier, and for women, Rocio Bauer, Erica Smith, and Ahalya Nirmalan.
The watch party included Cincinnati favorites like LaRosa’s pizza, Skyline chili, and Rhinegeist.
Get Creative
BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave has issued its official call for artists to make the Queen City shine for its return in 2024.
BLINK creates a unique –and FREE – opportunity to experience some of world’s most innovative and engaging art throughout the city center, for both art lovers and artists.
Now you have a chance to be a part of it!
Ready to be a part of BLINK? Deadline to apply is Dec.15, 2023
Find more information and apply today!
With the 2024 edition of BLINK scheduled for Oct. 17–20, BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave is looking for artists to make the Queen City shine. As one of the most transformative art events in the country, and the nation’s largest light, art, and projection mapping experience, the BLINK call to artists invites visionaries to join the experience.
Artists across all media are invited to submit, whether they be local luminaries or worldwide visionaries. Artists who work in projection mapping and digital animation, mural painting, and lighted installations are invited to participate in the collaborative effort that makes BLINK possible.
Last year's incredible contributors included Mz.Icar Collective and Kendra Stepp-Davis’s The Full Set: Their Flowers Edition, which took the concept of nail art and quite literally elevated it with a sculpture that towered above eager viewers, to Faith XLVII and Inka Kendzia’s collaboration, which showed the artist’s existing 2019 mural in a new light, the results are mind-blowing. With work from Portuguese visual artist and illustrator Add Fuel, Afro-surrealist visual artist Vince Fraser with Underworld Black Arts Festival and Napoleon Maddox, and iconic visual artist Shantell Martin partnering with ArtWorks youth apprentice artists to create a new mural near historic Findlay Market. Cincinnati-based artist Michael Coppage worked in collaboration with Jason Snell to illuminate a projection installation of Coppage’s Black Box series on the side of the Weston Gallery.
BLINK 2022 was an impressive display, foreshadowing what is to come next year. With both a commitment to community and a global perspective, the event highlighted incredible local talent including Jenny Ustick’s mural honoring the 33-year Sister City Partnership between Cincinnati and Kharkiv, Ukraine, a brand new mural by Max Sansing with a projection component by Chaske Haverkos, and Lindz and Lamb’s ode to the Bengals in Findlay Market.
BLINK provides the opportunity to showcase work to a vast and diverse audience, engage with a dynamic community, and enrich the Cincinnati cityscape, adding value to the traditional experience of showing work. With no application fee, this is the ideal opportunity for artists from all walks of life to embark on a new creative journey.
On the Right Foot
Run don't walk to cheer on FC Cincnnati when you join the Flying Pig and FC Cincinnati Friendly (and the party!) at The Banks on Sept. 30.
Flying Pig And FC Cincinnati Friendly and
FCC Watch Party
Sept. 30, 6 p.m.
The Banks
FCC Watch Party, 7:30 p.m.
Register and find more information!
It’s estimated that soccer players run about 7 miles a game, on average. If you aren’t quite up that distance, the FCC3 is a good way to run (or walk) a bit and enjoy a soccer game by watching it!
The FCC3 starts with a 3-mile walk/run followed by a watch party at The Banks as FC Cincinnati takes on Toronto on the road.
The FCC3 presented by Medpace is a partnership between FC Cincinnati Foundation (FCCF) and Pig Works and benefits FCCF and Flying Pig Charities.
Following the run/walk, the free TQL Watch Party includes the FC game on the big screen, food from Cincinnati favorites, craft beer and beverage stations, a Kroger Family Fun Zone, an eMLS interaction, mascots, and photos boooths!.For runners, walkers and FCC supporters alike, this is a can’t-miss celebration. A reminder: bring your IDs as staff will be carding for all alcohol ticket redemption and purchases.
All race participants will receive a shirt, finisher medal, finish area refreshments, access to the TQL Watch Party, and a drink ticket. Non-alcoholic drink options will also be available. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers.
Nine to Drive
The Joe Burrow Foundation made a road trip, visiting restaurants participating in the inaugural Dine for 9 fundraiser, in Athens and Cincinnati.
Joe Burrow may have struggled on the field last weekend, but the Joe Burrow Foundation found success with the inaugural Dine for 9.
To kick-off the fundraiser, Robin and Jimmy Burrow, who along with being the parents of QB1 also run the foundation, made a road trip! Take a look at a few stops along the way at participating restaurants in Athens and Cincinnati.
More than 250 restaurants in the Tristate donated 9 percent of their profits on Sept. 9 to the foundation. Diners were also able to donate directly at JoeBurrow.org.
In the Bag
LPGA Tour pro Mina Harigae shares her insights with fans about PXG gear at the Queen City Championship.
Mina Harigae took time to meet with fans during the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G and talk about, what else, golf.
Harigae plays PXG clubs and shared her insights about the difference using the right gear makes for her.
Even if you can’t play like Harigae, you can look the part. PXG has unveiled its latest apparel and accessories for the fall and winter seasons. This drop feature must-have classic and new silhouettes that offer technical innovations and thoughtful details for enhanced performance on and off the golf course.
This seasonably smart collection elevates classic golf-wear, and introduces layering essentials and innovative, lightweight, easy to pack outerwear. PXG’s classic black, white, and gray colorways anchor monotone, color block, and printed styles, while military green, blue, and purple hues add variety and depth to the series.
Learn more about the new collection at PXG Stores and www.pxg.com/apparel.
Defying Gravity
Magical machines took flight before hurtling into the Ohio River at the Red Bull Flugtag. We talk wiht the team from Cincinnati Fear about the day!
Those daring young men (and women) in their flying machine, took to the skies, and the water, during Saturday’s Red Bull Flugtag.
One of the teams, Cincinnati Fear, made a valiant effort off the launch ramp before a stunning nose-dive into the Ohio that made its way into Red Bull’s highlight reel of the event. Their flying machine, created by MSA Design, still took the pilot on flight of almost 40 feet!
Over 30 teams made the leap, with judges Jessica Dimon, Nick Goepper, Chad Johnson, Chloe Pavlech, and Cale Saurage scoring participants on the showmanship of their pre-flight dance performances as well as their final descents. Nearly 30,000 people watched the proceedings from the Serpentine Wall and nearby bridges for Flugtag’s only U.S. stop of the year.
The final results were
First Place: Flite Test (Minerva, Ohio)
Second Place: Living Lost Land and Waters (East Moline, IL)
Third Place: The Neanderthals (Phoenix, AZ)
People’s Choice, presented by T-Mobile: Thunderdome (Cincinnati, OH)
Longest Flight, presented by CVG International Airport: The Smoke Eaters (Ripon, WI) with a distance of 54 feet
A Seat at the Table
Joe Burrow Foundation and Kroger feed hungry kids.
Joe Burrow has been tackling food insecurity since his 2019 Heisman Trophy speech. The Bengals quarterback launched his foundation last year with a focus on finding ways to offer support to communities in Ohio and Louisiana.
This summer the Joe Burrow Foundation teamed up with MyWhy Cincinnati and Kroger to provide fresh fruit to more than 7,500 local students at nearly 40 area schools in Cincinnati Public Schools, CISE and Charter districts.
Interested in supporting the Joe Burrow Foundation? Visit joeburrow.org.
Plugged In
Connecting tech entrepreneurs, investors and professionals, Black Tech Week returned to Cincinnati July 18–20, 2023. In its second year in the Queen City, the event attracted more than 3,000 participants, who learned from a who’s who of panelists, speakers and experts about technology, innovation and business.
After successes in Cincinnati in 2022 and 2023, Black Tech Week is now off to Detroit, for Black Tech Weekend – a spinoff of the main conference. The abbreviated conference in October will once again bring together founders, innovators and creatives of color to experience the Black Tech experience.
BTW always looking for sponsors to drive next year’s event, which will once again return to OTR. If interested, visit www.blacktechweek.com/sponsors.
Connecting tech entrepreneurs, investors and professionals, Black Tech Week returned to Cincinnati July 18–20, 2023. In its second year in the Queen City, the event attracted more than 3,000 participants, who learned from a who’s who of panelists, speakers and experts about technology, innovation and business.
Participants heard from more than 100 speakers in 50 workshops across the three-day event. Just as important as the business of the conference was the social component of Black Tech Week (BTW), which hosted events in Over-The-Rhine throughout the week, extending networking hours and connections.
During Black Tech Week, The Bell Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to create digital equity in the communities it serves over the next five years through a series of focused grants to organizations that are expanding access to broadband Internet.
“Broadband Internet is essential in order for individuals across all demographics to access education, employment, and healthcare opportunities,” said Christi Cornette, Chief Administrative Officer of altafiber and a Bell Charitable Foundation board member. “Creating digital equity is a natural focus area for the Bell Charitable Foundation, and will benefit our current and future partner organizations and those they serve.”
altafiber, which formerly did business as Cincinnati Bell in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, has invested more than $2 billion into expanding its fiber network across the Greater Cincinnati region and Dayton, as well as Hawaii, where the company does business as Hawaiian Telcom. altafiber’s network delivers gigabit Internet connectivity to residential and business customers across its operating areas.
“Through a commitment to digital equity, altafiber enables all people to access the connectivity that is so important to our mental wellness,” said Nancy Eigel-Miller, founder of 1N5. “Whether it is through the accessibility of online tools to find a provider or resources, virtual training opportunities, or simply the ability to stay connected with friends, family, and mentors, increased connectivity in our communities will help 1N5 to impact the mental health of even more individuals across Greater Cincinnati and beyond.”
The keynote conversation with actress, writer, and producer Issa Rae was the highlight of the week, delighting a capacity crowd with her candid conversation with Black Tech Week host and organizer Candice Brackeen.
See interviews with speakers and presenters!
Black Tech Week was an integral part of Cincinnati’s largest tourism weekend of the year. The event was hosted alongside the annual Cincinnati Music Festival, presented by P&G, which thrust Cincinnati into the national spotlight celebrating Black music, culture, media, and business. According to Visit Cincy, hotels reached an average of 81% occupancy rate over the weekend.
Blue Christmas
Santa made a stop at Coney Island to celebrate Christmas in July to benefit Toys for Tots.
If you didn’t think the countdown to the holidays was already on, we’ve got some news for you!
Your favorite place for summer fun just wrapped up a Christmas in July celebration. As part of the fun, Coney Island held a Toys for Tots drive.
Guests to Coney Island were encouraged to bring any new or gently used toys. The U.S. Marines raised a total of $756.77 during Coney Island’s inaugural Christmas in July celebration.
“We were honored to host the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots fundraising event during our Christmas in July celebration,” said Tricia Mullin, a spokesperson with Coney Island. “We’re happy to support such a worthy cause at Coney Island’s Nights of Lights each year, and we thank the U.S. Marines who volunteered for the event, as well as our season passholders and guests for their generosity in delivering hope to less fortunate children.”
Santa even stopped by before he had to head back to the North Pole, since Christmas is less than five months away!
Testing the Waters
Don’t miss the 2023 USRowing Summer National Championships at East Fork Lake State Park July 13–16.
USRowing Summer National Championships
The competition schedule (men’s and women’s):
Thursday, July 13: Time trials for U17 and Youth, Semi Finals in afternoon
Friday, July 14: Semi-Finals in morning for U17 and youth, Grand Finals in afternoon
Saturday, July 15: Time Trials in morning for U23 and Open, Semi-finals in afternoon
Sunday, July 16: Semi-finals in morning for U23 and Open and Grand Finals in afternoon
Races start at 7:30 a.m.–8 a.m. each day.
For more information, visit www.discoverclermont.com.
The 2023 USRowing Summer National Championships will return to Harsha Lake at East Fork Lake State Park in Bethel, Ohio from July 13–16.
Hosted by the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Championships will be a four- day regatta and will determine National Champions in the U16, U17, Youth, U23, and Open categories.
“We are happy to have the USRowing Summer National Championships return to Clermont County this year,” said Jeff Blom, president of the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Our community really supports the event and the athletes, and we expect this year’s Championships to bring in approximately $2 million in economic impact to Clermont County and the Cincinnati region.”
The event is free and open for the general public to attend to enjoy a day of rowing competition on the lake with free parking.
To date, more than 1,400 athletes from 71 rowing clubs across 20 states, District of Columbia and Canada are represented in this year’s field.
One local Cincinnati athlete to root for is Chris Bak. He won the gold medal in the men’s solo event at the 2022 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals (as well as the bronze medal in the mixed quadruple sculls with coxswain) and has qualified for the 2023 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals this year (in both those events) as well. Chris will be racing in the Open Single and Open Double at summer nationals.
“We look forward to bringing the USRowing Summer National Championships back to Clermont County's Harsha Lake,” said USRowing CEO Amanda Kraus. “Harsha has a long history of hosting top national rowing events, and we look forward to working with the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau to provide our athletes, coaches, and fans with an outstanding experience.”
All Too Well
Are the Bengals Swifties? See their fave songs.
Though “Welcome to the Jungle” is the most familiar song at Paycor Stadium, that doesn’t mean the Bengals aren’t up on current music.
If QB Joe Burrow makes good on his idea to try to catch the sold-out shows at Paycor Stadium, it would be the greatest quarterback sneak of all time. Though Burrow claims he’s not a Swiftie, what about the rest of the team?
Check out a few of the players’ favorite T. Swift tunes. Even though one pick is 100% not right, we have to admit, it IS a banger, too.
Works Like a Charm
A glamorous new event space, The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby, opens downtown
Who better to bring a sense of glamour and excitement to Cincinnati event spaces than Jeff Ruby.
The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby combines fine dining and art deco in the heart of downtown’s arts district
Named after Tamara de Lempicka, one of the foremost artists of the Art Deco movement, Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment has transformed the first Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse into a stunning new private event venue.
The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby
700 Walnut St.
(513) 246-3100
www.jeffruby.com/the-lempicka-event-center
The Lempicka provides a luxurious backdrop for weddings, corporate and social events, fundraisers and other celebrations for groups from 25-250 people. Buffet options start at $60 per person and plated menu options start at $95 per person.
Ruby has long admired the work of de Lempicka, who is often mentioned in the same sentence as Georgia O’Keefe, Frida Kahlo and Louise Bourgeois and is considered one of the most famous female artists of our time. He has drawn inspiration from the artist in the signature murals that adorn each of his steakhouses. At the grand opening, Ruby introduced his great granddaughter, Marisa de Lempicka, who shared stories about her great grandmother who was nicknamed “The Baroness with a Brush.”
This week, The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby opened on Walnut Street across from the Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts. The new event venue will offer a culinary experience with chef-driven menus from breakfast, brunch along with plated and buffet dinners. Buffet options start at $60 per person and plated menu options start at $95 per person.
“The Lempicka is going to stand out because of the quality ingredients that will be used, the way those ingredients are prepared, respected, and the passion of the culinary staff,” said Executive Chef Luke Anzano. “There is nowhere in Cincinnati that offers our scale of fine dining plated meals for large events.”