Wildest Dreams
She's taken home Grammy's Album of the Year and Time's Person of the Year, but Taylor Swift also (sort of ) picked up a Spirit of Cincinnati award!
Taylor Swift had a pretty good week.
She became the only person – ever – to win a Grammy for Album of the Year four times.
Taylor Swift had a pretty good year.
She became a billionaire, played sold-out shows around the world, and was named Time’s Person of the year. Oh, and her new boyfriend is playing in the Super Bowl.
Capping off all of those accolades, though, has to be the Spirit of Cincinnati Award. While she didn’t technically win, the astonishing power of her Eras Tour and awe-inspiring fervor of her fans were the catalyst for the Swiftinnati Taygate at The Banks, which was presented with the Erich Kunzel Queen City Advocate Award. recognizes those whose actions have attracted positive media coverage of the Cincy region.
Erich Kunzel Queen City Advocate Award recognizes those whose actions have attracted positive media coverage of the Cincy region. The award is one of the Visit Cincy Spirit of Cincinnati Awards, which annually recognize the influencers and advocates of the local hospitality region who have gone above and beyond to drive the Cincinnati region forward.
"Swiftinnati" offered a safe space for fans to gather and also offered a media room for visiting journalists to have a place to rest and learn more about the region. Cincinnati was featured in more than 300 stories leading up to and after the concert, including a front-page story in the Wall Street Journal. In total Cincinnati saw more than 446,000 media impressions and an ad equivalency of more than $7 million dollars.
On the Run
Runners braved the rain for the first official training run of the Flying Pig Marathon last Saturday at Factory 52.
26th Flying Pig Marathon
May 4–5, 2024
For more information about training or to register for a race visit flyingpigmarathon.com.
No one just decides to run 26 miles. It takes planning, effort, and support to tackle a marathon.
As the Flying Pig Marathon heads into its 26th year, runners had their first opportunity to join an official training run last Saturday at Factory 52 in Norwood.
First time this year, runners were able to end their group training runs under the beloved Finish Swine!
And the Nominees Are
Take a look at the Oscar nominees with ties to the Queen City and check out the continued success of Film Cincinnati
The road to the Academy Awards runs through Cincinnati. This year’s Oscar nominees have plenty of connections to Cincinnati, according to Kristen Schlotman, executive director of Film Cincinnati
“Barbie:” Actor Ryan Gosling shot “Ides of March” in Cincinnati in 2013 with George Clooney while Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach shot “White Noise” in Ohio two years ago.
“The Holdovers:” Director Alexander Payne was in Cincinnati in 2019 for a Netflix untitled feature, along with producers Chris Stinson and Amy Green who shot the Zak Effron movie, “Extremely Wicked,” about Ted Bundy in NKY. Producer Mark Johnson produced “Rain Man” in Cincinnati. Nominated Best Actor, Paul Giamatti also starred in “Ides of March” in Cincinnati.
“Killers of the Flower Moon:” starring Robert De Niro, who was in Cincinnati last year filming “Wise Guys/Alto Knights,” which will premiere this fall.
“Maestro:” actress Maya Hawk shot “Wildcats” in Louisville last year with many Cincinnati crew and producer Steven Spielberg who is originally from Cincinnati.
Jeffrey Wright, nominated for Best Actor, starred in “The Public,” with Emilio Estevez, filmed in Cincinnati in 2017.
“Oppenheimer” actor Casey Affleck filmed “Old Man and a Gun” with Robert Redford in Cincinnati debuting in 2018.
“Past Lives” producers Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler along with David Hinojosa have made many movies in Cincinnati, including “Carol,” “Goat,” “Mercy” and “Dark Waters.”
“Poor Things” director Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Ed Guiney shot “Killing of a Sacred Deer” in Cincinnati in 2016. The movie also stars Mark Ruffalo, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor and starred in “Dark Waters” which shot in Cincinnati in 2018.
With all of that star power, it’s little wonder that Cincinnati was recently named one of the Best Places to Live and Work in the U.S. film industry by MovieMaker Magazine. Cincinnati remained #11 on the list of one of the most prestigious industry accolades offered for film commissions. Film Cincinnati, which is dedicated to attracting, promoting, and cultivating film, television, and commercial production throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, supported 26 projects in 2023.
Among Film Cincinnati’s projects in 2023 were “Alto Knights” (formerly titled “Wise Guy”), directed by Barry Levinson, and starring Robert DeNiro, which will be released in the fall of 2024, and “Nutcrackers” starring Ben Stiller with filming in locations throughout Greater Cincinnati over the last two months.
A new study on Film Cincinnati’s economic impact shows the local film industry brought in $258 million dollars to Greater Cincinnati between 2019 and 2022. The report by the UC Economic Center also shows the film industry created 1,873 jobs during that same time.
Film Cincinnati was a chief lobbyist this year in support of an increase in the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit. In support of the film industry, state lawmakers voted to pass the tax credit increase, from $40 million to $75 million, starting in July 2024.
Run the World
YWCA Greater Cincinnati names Juwana Glover as new chief program officer, as Debbie Brooks retires after 25 years of service.
Brooks
The YWCA Greater Cincinnati announced today that Juwana Glover has been named the Chief Program Officer to fill the role held by Debbie Brooks, an accomplished leader in the social services field. Brooks is retiring after 25 years of service to the YWCA Greater Cincinnati.
“On behalf of the YWCA Greater Cincinnati, I want to recognize the dedicated career of Debbie Brooks who has tirelessly served as an advocate for families in our community over her entire career,” said Rickell Howard Smith, President of CEO of the YWCA Greater Cincinnati. “We wish her well in a very deserving retirement and thank her for her many contributions over two decades of service.”
Glover
Glover is a transformational leader who is passionate about program development, community advocacy, performance improvement and equitable practices. She has been a leader in the social services field for nearly two decades, including seven years working with domestic violence survivors. Glover is an alumna of the University of Cincinnati, Mount St. Joseph University and Cincinnati State where she earned multiple degrees in Social Work while maintaining her LSW. She serves on the board of directors for New Life Furniture and is Racial Equity Chair for Strategies to End Homelessness.
“Juwana has spent her entire career positively impacting YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women through her work with domestic violence survivors, families experiencing homelessness, and advancing racial equity on multiple fronts,” said Smith. “We welcome Juwana to the YWCA Greater Cincinnati as Chief Program Officer to lead the important work of our organization.”
Take the Plunge
What if we told you going to extremes – temperature-wise – was good for you. Not convinced? We Tried It at Contrast Studios.
How does 20 minutes in a sauna sound right about now?
How about a dip in 50° water?
Would you do both?
We tried it!
There’s a term for that and it’s called contrast therapy.
Contrast Studios
9725 Montgomery Rd
Montgomery, OH, 45242
Contrast Studios
Find out more at (513) 832-0300 or Info@contraststudio.com.
Contrast Studios, which recently opened, offers both. It’s the first of it’s kind in the Midwest. (Lucky us!)
We stopped by to learn about the benefits. Check out the video below and see if it’s worth the hype.
we tried it
Hit It Off
Need to get moving? Check out a video from fitness instructor Tierra Turnage from the Kroger Wellness Festival with a high-intensity training (HIT) workout.
Looking for a fast but effective workout? This one is a HIT!
High-intensity training sessions incorporate rounds of short high-intensity cardiovascular bursts followed by brief periods of rest.
Ready to get started? Check out this video from the Kroger Wellness Festival with Tierra Turnage!
Turnage founded Tii Fit Wellness in 2018.
Having worked in corporate America for 10, she wanted to promote wellness within the workplace.
Her experience allows her to help organizations develop and execute wellness initiatives within the workplace. Tii Fit Wellness assist organizations with creating practical, sustainable, and budget friendly wellness initiatives that focus on the well-being of their employees.
Get in on the action
Have you ever wanted to... be a part of a feature film, get a behind the scenes peek of a movie set, or hold a slate and yell "action!" (ok, maybe not this part).
Well, here's your chance!
Film Cincinnati just announced a Casting Call for a new Greater Cincinnati film project. All the info you need is below!
WHAT:
Film Cincinnati, in partnership with New Media and director Shal Ngo, announce casting is now open for a feature film, “Control Freak,” scheduled to start production this winter in Greater Cincinnati
WHEN:
Filming dates are tentatively scheduled for mid-February and run about a month
WHERE:
Principal shooting is set for Covington and surrounding areas
A downtown Cincinnati street is transformed during one (of the many!) Film Cincinnati projects.
WHO:
The producers are looking for actors to fill three principal roles, as well as 79 background actors. Principal roles include “The Sanshi,” a costumed demon; Aunt Thuy, female Vietnamese in her ‘50s and “Sang,” male Vietnamese in mid-60s.
The production also will cast 79 background actors and two stand-ins for the principals.
HOW:
Principal actors should email casting director Abigail Esmena at abi@auditionroom513.com with name, role interested in and height. Background actors should apply here.
Having a Ball
Celebrate a scandovalous evening at Hard Rock Casino, get the joint jumping at Music Hall, or experience a winter welcome at The Banks for New Year’s Even.
Cyclones: New Year's Eve + Indoor Fireworks
Heritage Bank Arena
Dec. 31, 6 p.m.
cycloneshockey.com/game/2023/12/31/new-years-eve-indoor-fireworks
End your 2023 in a family-friendly setting with the Cyclones and a 6:00pm start time. Stick around for the show of the year when we shoot off fireworks...INSIDE!
New Year’s Ellington at 125
Cincinnati Pops
Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
cincinnatisymphony.org/pops-season/nye-ellington.
JMR and The Pops ring in 2024 with the sophisticated jazz stylings of Edward “Duke” Ellington to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the legendary pianist and composers’ birth. Jazz vocalist Denzal Sinclaire will bring Ellington's lyrics to life with his velvety baritone, and dancers from Revolution Dance Theatre join in to lend their artistry to Ellington's arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite. Dust of yo ur finest or come as you are, and get ready to swing into the new year in style with the classic and elegant sounds of “Duke.”
Foxy Shazam: New Year's Eve 2023
with special guest Tweens
The Andrew J Brady Music Center, 8 p.m.
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
bradymusiccenter.com/concerts/foxy-shazam-new-years-eve
Foxy Shazam is coming home! The Cincinnati rockers return to The Andrew J Brady Music Center with special guest Tweens to bring in the New Year with their hometown fans. Featuring a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight, this concert will be the foxiest New Year’s Eve celebration The Queen City has ever seen.
They’re the chills that ran down your spine in that basement club where you lost your wallet, got kicked in the head and had the best night of your life. They’re the taste of the lemonade you were drinking when the traffic jam hit but that song you love came on your radio. They’re the drool bouncing off your sneakers when your jaw drops because you’ve NEVER heard a band like this before. Foxy Shazam are a memory you haven’t even made yet.
New Year’s Eve Party Benefitting Dragonfly Foundation
Moerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall Way
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Find out more!
Ring in the New Year with Molly Wellmann wit an unforgettable night at Moerlein Lager House, benefiting The Dragonfly Foundation.
The evening includes a heavy appetizer buffet, open bar, DJ, champagne toast, and specialty cocktails by guest bartender Molly Wellmann.
Proceeds benefit the Dragonfly Foundation helping pediatric cancer patients and their families.
(20)24 Bit NYE at Rhinegeist
Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St.
Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Find out more!
Rhinegeist take you inside the game and transforming the Taproom into a neon-drenched, pixelated playscape full of beer, games, and dancing! Get a bit nostalgic in the “living room," satisfy your pinball fix in the retro arcade, or dance the night away on a gamified digital dancefloor. Unlock a variety of beer, wine and cocktails to keep your thirst bar fully replenished. Balloon drop and champagne toast bonus level at midnight. Life is a game and you’re the main character!
New Year's Eve with James Kennedy
Hard Rock Casino, 1000 Broadway
Dec. 31, 10:30 p.m.
www.hardrockcasinocincinnati.com/events/nye2024
Join the hottest party in the city at Hard Rock Cincinnati this New Years Eve! James Kennedy will perform a FREE New Years Eve party on the Hard Rock Cafe stage. Hard Rock Cafe will open at 10:30 p.m. featuring DJ Xanati with James Kennedy ringing in the new year starting at 11:30 p.m.
Tin Roof
160 Freedom Way
Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
Find our more!
Ring in the New Year at the Roof! Featuring live performace by Top Shelf. With the “fast pass” you can skip the line and have guaranteed entry before 10 p.m. VIP tables available.
2023 Wrap-up Video
2023 was an incredible year at Game Day Communications! We were honored to work with so many of our great clients on amazing events throughout the region. And we're looking forward to a bigger and better 2024!
Swiftinnati…Taste of Cincinnati…Flying Pig Marathon…And so much more.
Take a look back at a truly incredible year in Cincinnati!
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.