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Soapicks January 6-12

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Looking for a way to work off those holiday pounds? Well GET UP and GET MOVING because Cincinnati is just as hopping in 2009 as it was 2008. This week we've got Dying City the play, The Painters exhibit at Carnegie, an art collision and The Turnbull AC's releasing their debut album over and over.

CinciMedia, 3D tech, and the Pride of Cincinnati

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What do Lithuania, a local university, and a poorly thrown Frisbee have in common? Find out what Karl Treier had in mind as he took the reins of CinciMedia, and as CEO, relocated its headquarters here.

Soapdish: Cranes and sidewalks

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Soapdish columnist, Casey Coston is back from holiday hiatus with a lot on his mind including his love for center city sidewalks as well as the number of riverfront cranes popping up in the face of the economy.

Soapicks December 16-22

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Christmas is just around the corner and chances are you're doing some last minute shopping. But don't forget to take a break from the holiday hoopla to check out what's going on this week such as an art celebration of Cincinnati's Golden Age, a Christmas gathering on Ludlow or music by the Heartless Bastards.

A love letter, or how to find your place in Cincinnati

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Margy Waller recently took a job at the Fine Arts Fund's Arts and Culture Partnership which meant she would need to leave her D.C. apartment and find a new place to live in Cincinnati. We asked if she would write about her search for a new home here on the pages of Soapbox.

Plugging into social media across Cincinnati

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Keeping up with the Macintoshes - as well as the news, trends, latest celebrity gossip or whatever else you might be into, is a lot easier than it used to be thanks to the virtual explosion of the new social media landscape. But staying ahead of the pack, as new technology is created faster than we can invent uses for it, proves to be little challenge for some Cincinnatians.

Happy Holidays from Soapbox!

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:33:40 GMT

Soapbox will be taking the next two weeks off in order to allow our staff and writers time to refresh as well as spend time with their family and friends. We will return on January 6, 2009!

Soapicks December 9-15

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mark your calendars!

The Soapbox crew is hosting the first annual Bubbles and Holly Holiday Spectacular on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at the downtown Cincinnati Athletic Club located at 111 Shillito Pl. The party starts after work at 6:00pm and all Soapbox readers, writers and well wishers are invited. Music and videos will be provided by Soapbox�s own Mix Master, Casey Coston.

Snow flakes are falling and temperatures continue to drop. This week head inside to stay warm with holiday parties big and small, a Club Clau décor art exhibit and a Christmas play that will have you laughing out loud.

Congregation Beth Adam: progressive Judaism coming to a computer near you

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

All things change - even 3,300 year-old religious traditions. With 28 years of progressive involvement under its belt, Blue Ash-based Congregation Beth Adam has taken things to the next level: an online congregation. Rabbis Robert Barr and Laura Baum discuss progressive religion, the conception of Beth Adam�s cyber synagogue and what it means for the future of Judaism.

Life Sciences Bloom in Blue Ash

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Create excitement about a prospective employee�s new city. Train them for promotions. Invest in a mentoring program. This is a recipe for success for companies seeking to attract and retain talent. The City of Blue Ash understands this and is taking strong strides to draw and keep lucrative life science industries to the growing city North of Cincinnati.

Soapdish: 52 Card Pickup

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati is the home of 52 individual and unique neighborhoods that, some say, serve as the the "key to city's success." But how did we come to have such a rich, quilted patchwork of localities and how will these 52 different personalities work to create a charged and united region? Soapdisher turned explorer, Casey Coston takes us on a quick tour...

Soapicks December 2-8

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mark your calendars!

December is here and you all know what that means: letters to Santa, crowded mall parking lots and a collection of unique winter activities. This week enjoy CCM dancers shakin' it, a Winter Yoo-Hoo of gifts, Santa rappelling and a NVISION fashion show! Oh and a reminder to all you artists out there, the Cincinnati Fringe Festival is now accepting submissions!!

How green jobs are taking root in Cincinnati

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With the volatility of energy prices, the sagging economy and the continued loss of manufacturing jobs across the Midwest, the environmentally conscious or modern �Green� phenomena is set to become more than a marketing tag or a trend for the Cincinnati region.

Choosing Independently

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Whether it�s shopping for gifts, updating your wardrobe or choosing a great spot to dine, Cincinnati offers an ever-increasing choice of independent businesses that help citizens reengage with the social fabric of their community.

Soapicks November 18-24

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati ushers in a new batch of stimulating activities. From dining with some of your not-so-closest friends to rockin� out to 80�s ballads, spending a night in Spain, handing out awards and running up hills for fun, there�s no time to sit and watch the leaves change this week!

A different kind of lending institution

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:27:29 GMT

No one knows what the future holds for our economy but Cincinnatian�s are rediscovering their local libraries as valuable resources when budgets are tight. Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati are home to some of the largest and most successful libraries in the nation with services that may just surprise you.

Why they chose Cincinnati

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:19:43 GMT

Special Note. Because of the Thanksgiving holiday next week, Soapbox will re-run our last issue this week and will resume telling the new Cincinnati story next Tuesday. We now return you to your regularly scheduled dose of Cincinnati talent, innovation, diversity and environment news.

As cities clamor to attract new residents, Cincinnati is faring better than you might imagine. Lured by its blend of charm and laid back sophistication, many discerning professionals are choosing Cincinnati from the milieu of possibilities.

Soapicks November 11-17

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the days grow shorter and colder, the nights in Cincinnati continue to heat up. This week enjoy a whirlwind Fire & Ice Soiree, secret works of art, a fashion show from afar and a little Jazz for Lease.

Finding room for Blue Whitespace to grow

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Make room for Blue Whitespace. With a new parent company, a slew of awards and accolades and a passion for design, this marketing firm is moving up and out and showing clients nationwide Cincinnati knows good design.

SoapDish: YP Worry?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Every major American city is looking for ways to attract and retain the much sought-after and elusive �Young Professional,� but it takes a lot more than happy hours and catchy names to secure change-inducing talent. This week, Soapbox columnist Casey Coston takes a look at how the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce's HYPE initiative as well as a number of other similar organizations are taking a new approach to plugging the proverbial brain drain.

Rising Sun over Northern Kentucky

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Japan is the largest source of foreign direct investment in greater Cincinnati. However, it�s not all business. There is a thriving Japanese community that has grown up around the Toyota-centric northern Kentucky economic base, which has forged strong cultural ties between the Bluegrass State and the Land of the Rising Sun.

Soapicks November 4-10

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

November is here and so continues the fall fun. This week Cincinnatians have a couple choices for socializing: the VERMILLION party or Dress for Success drinks and charity. A local family shares their treasured Chinese art, CATS hits the stage and McCormick & Schmick�s pay tribute to military veterans.

Cincinnati's Architectural Nuance

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati boasts a long list of historical and contemporary architectural statements dotted throughout downtown and Over-the-Rhine. Soapbox now gives you 10 great reasons to cut a new swath across your city as we explore some of the most stunning and surprising buildings in the region.

Cookin' up something good

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At an age when most people are wrapping up their undergraduate years and launching their careers, Caitlin Steininger spearheaded Cooking With Caitlin, a multi-layered culinary campaign focusing on using food and family to get Cincinnatians back around the dinner table. Now, 21-year-old Steininger, and her partners, Steininger�s sister, Kelly Trush, and Molly Sandquist, are taking their tips and tricks out of the kitchen and onto the web, prompting a tech-savvy generation of foodies to trade their cookbooks for computers.

Soapicks October 28-November 2

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It�s that time of year again when the scariest of scary come out to play: little ghosts, goblins and Sarah Palin look-alikes. That�s right, it�s HALLOWEEN in Cincinnati and we�ve got a week of freakishly fun events. Get face-to-face with a T-Rex, listen to Souse�s soothing sounds, chuck a pumpkin or meet your favorite author downtown.

Advancing technology through research

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Universities are the perfect breeding grounds for revolutionary ideas that become medical and technological advancements. They have experienced researchers and teachers, and a continual infusion of new ideas from incoming students. Existing and start-up businesses are looking for innovations to help them excel and know researchers have the necessary expertise. This relationship fueled technology transfers.

Soap Dish

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati's moth balled, but not forgotten, Emery Theater at Central Parkway and Walnut is showing signs of life and a potential comeback thanks to the efforts of community super-heroes and events like CityBeat's Cincinnati Entertainment Awards on November 23.

A walk in the park

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While parks have often had wooded hiking trails -- along with ball fields, golf courses and picnic groves -- paved walking/cycling paths are a relatively new phenomenon. But they're becoming increasingly popular in Cincinnati, as residents look for new and varied ways to enjoy healthy walks. Even including labyrinths.

Soapicks October 21-26

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It�s hot one day and cold the next but at least the fun Cincinnati has to offer is staying constant. This week we�ve got a little history with Abe, a little comedic romance in Love Song and a lot of moving and shaking between the canvases at Pendleton Art Gallery and the stages at Scribble Jam.

The xYz's of Cincinnati's New Workforce

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Millennials, those twenty-something�s from Generation Y, are causing a stir in Cincinnati�s workforce. Bringing a whole new set of ideals, goals and skills, Millennials are making their mark on Cincinnati businesses.