Who's got IT? We got IT.
By: David Holthaus, 9/30/2008
Moving to the heartland from India in the late '80s, Mahendra Vora became a one-person information technology hub, starting and successfully exiting about a half-dozen high-tech firms. His latest venture is his most expensive and ambitious yet, and he's done it all without ever once thinking about moving to Silicon Valley.
Red Bull hits the soap slope
By: Rene' Brunelle, 9/30/2008
Red Bull promises to give Cincinnati wings at the Red Bull Soapbox Race, pumping thrills down the hills of Mt. Adams. The man-powered and fabricated soapbox cars will exude flair with fast and furious aptitude, showcasing once-in-a-lifetime skill on the hill from forty teams of local and national, amateur and professional soapbox rockers.
Creating places that matter
By: Kevin LeMaster, 9/30/2008
This weekend, the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati chapter of the Urban Land Institute open convene the Building Valued Neighborhood Conference, a two-day open exploration of how form based codes can attract talent and develop "places that matter."
Soapdish: What a weekend!
By: Casey Coston, 9/30/2008
Cincinnati truly outdid herself this past weekend and Soapdisher, Casey Coston was on the scene. Between the success of the Downtown Tour of Living and Midpoint Music Festival, the city was alive in a way that bodes well for our collective future. The good news is, this is happening more and more.
Neigbhorhood Profile: A day on MainStrasse
By: Sheila Owens, 9/23/2008
Just across the Ohio River, nestled in the heart of Covington, sits the German descended MainStrasse Village. With over 30 different eateries, shops and galleries, the Village has it all. I invite you to spend just one day discovering this little slice of Germany which sets in our own backyard.
Soapicks September 23-28
By: Sheila Owens, 9/23/2008
With hurricane Ike gone and electricity back on, Cincinnati continues to bring a line-up of Fall events which you absolutely cannot miss. This week it’s rock and roll’s turn to blow into town as the MidPoint Music Festival takes over stages everywhere. Also sweeping in is the 20/20 Arts Festival which kicks-off Cincinnati’s arts season. Making smaller vibrations are short films from around the world and a radio’s look at this year’s Presidential race.
The return of Midpoint!
By: Rick Bird, 9/23/2008
All downtown is a stage this year for organizers of the Midpoint Music Festival expanding the six-year-old indie band bacchanalia into several central downtown venues in addition to maintaining its Over- the-Rhine base. It amounts to one of the Midwest’s largest three-day showcases for alternative and indie rock in a walkable, urban environment that will highlight downtown Cincinnati venues, not to mention over 185 original music acts.
Ladies night is back
By: Feoshia Henderson, 9/16/2008
Ladies Night in Cincinnati isn’t just about free drinks. Retailers across the city are tapping into the power of the purse sponsoring Ladies Night Out events to create long lasting shopping relationships.
the sundresses released
By: Jeff Syroney, 9/16/2008
On fire with the anticipation of their latest release, the sundresses is a Cincinnati band determined to make it to the top through a combination of great music, innovative business strategy and a fierce loyalty to themselves. While at it, they wouldn’t mind bringing the modern recording industry to its knees.
Soapicks September 16-22
By: Sheila Owens, 9/16/2008
Europe has a hold on Cincinnati this week as our top picks reflect influence from across the Atlantic Ocean. From European White wine on Fountain Square to Zinzinnati’s famed Oktoberfest and the music styling of a Croatian music sensation, rediscover your heritage around town. If you’re not of the European decent, no worries, we’ve got some reefer for you to enjoy!
SoapDish: The rise of the Banks
By: Casey Coston, 9/16/2008
The lights dim on the Bartlett Building but the Banks digs in as Casey Coston shares his thoughts about the latest downtown doings.
Can form-based codes restore Cincinnati's urbanity?
By: Kevin LeMaster, 9/9/2008
City of Cincinnati staff, in conjunction with several local groups including the Cincinnati chapter of the Urban Land Institute, is exploring the use of form-based codes as an alternative to the traditional zoning process. Can this new development tool restore Cincinnati's business districts to the historic, dense, and walkable nodes that they were built to be?
Soapicks: September 9-15
By: Sheila Owens, 9/9/2008
There's more to do in this city than you can shake a stick at and with the National Baptist Convention in town this week, you can bet downtown is going to be hopping. Here are some events you might want to check out...
Cincinnati's Metrosexual Awakening: A New Breed of Men or Old-Hat?
By: Jonathan DeHart, 9/2/2008
"Clothes make the man," Mark Twain once said. With the advent of the metrosexual, this quip is truer than ever. Or is it? Cincinnati's fashion savvy debunk this convenient catch-phrase and shed new light on the male makeover taking place around town.
World travel served to you one bite at a time
By: Liz Wu, 9/2/2008
A trip to India, Lebanon or Ethiopia may not be within your budget, but you can travel there by taste. With Cincinnati's wide selection of ethnic dining options, those looking to explore new culinary horizons probably won't even have to leave their neighborhood.
Soap Dish: Midday observations from 4th and Vine
By: Casey Coston, 9/2/2008
Soapbox raconteur, Casey Coston is back with a delicious tale of off the beaten treasures one can find with a free afternoon downtown. It’s enough to make you want to punch the time card a couple hours early and meet your paramour du jour for an unexpected romantic encounter while the rest of the city adjusts to position its nose closer to the grindstone. Is that the sound of autumn approaching?