Soapicks September 7-13

Collected Stories
September 8-26
Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine Street

Inspired by a true story, Collected Stories by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies, about an accomplished author with a romantic past, and her bright-eyed young protege. This recent Broadway hit explores the vexed emotional and legal question of a writer’s right to create art from biographical material of another person’s life.

Vegas 360 Exhibit
Through September 26
Cincinnati Art Museum

Why Las Vegas? "Why not Las Vegas?" said Thomas Schiff, whose early photographic work was in black and white. Organized by the Las Vegas Museum of Art, Vegas 360, the exhibition by Cincinnati photographer Thomas Schiff, features large scale works that "capture the eccentricity of the Strip - its ambient, floating dazzle of light in space that always eludes ordinary film and photography."

Over the Rhine Chamber Leads Luncheon
Thursday, September 9, 11:30 a.m.
OTR Chamber's Office, 111 East 13th Street

Held every second Thursday of the month, this program allows  members of the OTR Chamber to get to know meet and learn about each other's businesses, services and products to establish growth in relationships in the expanding community. Each attendee has the chance to speak briefly about their business and share their thoughts - and business cards, too. For more information call (513) 241-2690.

Passport to Beer
Friday, September 10, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Mill Race Banquet Center, Winton Woods, 1515 W. Sharon Rd.

Taste hoppy, malty and light brews from across the globe at the Passport to Beer Friday. Beer lovers can choose from over 25 lagers, ales, porters and stouts to stamp their passport and broaden their beverage palate. Brewmasters will be on hand to answer brewing questions. Registered guests will received a complimentary pilsner glass and can even mix and match a pack of beer to take home for $3.00 a bottle. Enjoy live music by Big Whiskey and heavy hors d’oeuvres to complement your oat sodas. Cost is $22.95 per person, 21 year and older. More information and tickets can be found here.

More Beer Here
Friday through Sunday, September 10-12
Fountain Square

Cincinnati has a long and proud tradition in the brewing of beer, and the Cincinnati Beer Fest brings local distributors and brewers together in one place for a beer tasting and sampling event.
3oz beer tastings will start at $1 and there is no admission fee.  In addition to over 200 different flavors of beer, there will be over 30 live music acts plus multiple food and merchandise vendors. Event times are: Friday, September 10: 6-11pm, Saturday, September 11: Noon - 11pm, and Sunday, September 12: Noon - 9pm.

Golden Ticket Art Show
Saturday, September 11, 7:00 p.m.
Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave.

Clifton Cultural Arts Center will showcase the works of 96 local artists, all who live or work within a three-mile radius of the CCAC campus in Clifton. Local artists submitted works this summer and winners were chosen by notable local art figures; the winners will be announced at 7:00 p.m. Free event, free parking; open to the public.

Gateway Tour of Living
Sunday, September 12, 12:00pm - 4:00 p.m.
Corner of 12th and Vine, Downtown

Browse the newest loft condos available in the Gateway Quarter ranging from the $100s - $300s and choose your dream space in downtown. Shop the unique boutiques in the area, register for door prizes and stop by Second Sunday on Main to see why this neighborhood is the perfect place for you to move and thrive, on the cusp of downtown and Over the Rhine.