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WNKU dropping NPR for all-music format

Cincinnati Business Courier Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Public radio station WNKU-FM will quit broadcasting National Public Radio programs to instead air a locally produced all-music format at the start of February due to changing audience interests.

Two shows in particular that will be cut are NPR's "All News Morning Edition" and "Fresh Air" program that airs in the evening during rush hour commutes. The new all-music format will feature a mix of indie rock, alternative rock, alternative country, world music and blues.

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'X' Marks the Spot - Cincinnati

SlashFood Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Cincinnati is a food town. Dating back to its 'porkopolis' meatpacking days to the famous Cincinnati-style chili that has birthed chili parlors all over this region of the country.

But Cincinnati's contemporary food scene goes beyond those chili parlors that dot the landscape. Being at the crossroads of the Midwest, South, and East regions of the United States Cincinnati is bombarded with a variety of flavors and influences that make the city a heaven for foodies.

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Three Cincinnati Restaurants Make Trails' Most Romantic List

Trails Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Daveed's at 934, Primavista, and Scotti's Italian Restaurant made Trails' list of America's Most Romantic restaurants. The three Cincinnati restaurants represent three different romantic feels in three different areas of the city.

Scotti's has been providing top-notch Italian cuisine in downtown Cincinnati since 1911, while Daveed's recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary of serving contemporary American cuisine. Primavista, which sits on the city's west side boasts tremendous Italian food and spectacular city views.

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Cincinnati in top 10 most literate cities

Cincinnati Business Courier Tuesday, January 12, 2010

According to a study, Cincinnati ranks as the 9th most literate city in the United States - one spot better than last year's ranking. Cincinnati ranked as the most literate city in Ohio and third best in the Midwest.

Cincinnati scored particularly well for its respected public library system and for the availability of bookstores. Access to Internet resources is the category in which Cincinnati ranked lowest. The city has consistently ranked in or just outside of the top 10 most literate cities for several years now.

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$85 Million Fund for Cincinnati Music

New York Times Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Cincinnati's musical institutions just got a bit healthier after a massive $85 million fund was created by Louise Dieterle Nippert to support classical music in the city.

The new fund will provide $3 million a year to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, $500,000 to the Cincinnati Opera, $200,000 to the Cincinnati, and the rest of the fund being split up amongst a variety of smaller musical institutions.

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Lachey Helping Save the Music in Cincinnati Public Schools

WCPO Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Cincinnati Public Schools received $150,000 from VH1's Save the Music Foundation with help from Nick Lachey who is a CPS alum and foundation ambassador.

The money will help restore instrumental music programming in Cincinnati's largest public school district. To celebrate, a string ensemble composed of CPS students performed at the announcement with instruments they received in October.

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Gallerie Zaum hosts marathon reading of Moby Dick

Kentucky Post Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Over the weekend, Gallerie Zaum hosted the region's first-ever marathon reading of Moby Dick. The classic American novel was to be read in 20 minute segments over the course of two days in Newport.

In addition to the marathon reading of Moby Dick, a complimentary Moby Dick inspired art exhibit titled "Chasing the Whale in Northern Kentucky Local Artists Respond to Moby-Dick" was also held. The combination marked the first time a Moby Dick marathon reading has ever been conducted in the presence of a similar art exhibition.

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CPS kids to play at White House

Cincinnati Enquirer Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Twelve students from the Cincinnati Public School District have been invited to play at the White House this week as part of an ongoing White House Music Series organized by First Lady Michele Obama.

Eleven students from the School of Creative and Performing Arts, and one student from Walnut Hills High School will travel to Washington D.C. and partake in lessons with master musicians and then perform at the White House.

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Cincinnati's Freedom Center may have new path

Cincinnati Business Courier Tuesday, November 03, 2009

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center may become an "independent establishment" within the federal government if museum officials have their way. The move would increase funding and exhibit prospects.

The discussions started when museum officials learned of legislation being pushed forward to create a national emancipation museum - something U.S. Representative Steve Driehaus believes already exists with the Freedom Center in Cincinnati.

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MTV crews filming in Cincinnati, Nky

Cincinnati Enquirer Tuesday, October 27, 2009

MTV film crews have descended upon the Cincinnati region once again as they film a group of Milford teenagers who claim to fight crime as masked superheroes. The film crews are shooting for a reality series pilot.

A second MTV film crew was also in town shooting the second season of the popular "Taking the Stage" reality show that follows the lives of several students at Cincinnati's famous School of Creative and Performing Arts. There was also a third film crew in town finishing a "16 and Pregnant" episode at Notre Dame Academy in Park Hills, KY.

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Ohio's Best Team: Not the Buckeyes

Wall Street Journal Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats have quickly launched their way into the National Championship picture after coming off of a Big East Championship run last year that put the team into their first Orange Bowl game and this year's impressive start that finds them ranked in the top ten. Now Ohioans have the tough choice of choosing between the perrenially ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and upstart Bearcats.

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Cincinnati Museum Center receives top honor

Kentucky Post Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Museum Center at Union Terminal has been named as one of ten recipients of the prestigious 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service award for outstanding contributions to the community.

The award is the nation's highest honor for museums and libraries. The Museum Center will receive a national medal and $10,000 at a ceremony in Washington D.C. for its outstanding contributions to the community in either social, educational, environmental or economic standards used for judging.

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Freedom Center sharpens focus

Columbus Dispatch Tuesday, October 13, 2009

As the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center celebrates its fifth anniversary, its working to trim its focus during rough economic times.

Since its opening on the Cincinnati riverfront in 2004, the museum has reduced its budget and staff to adjust to lower than expected attendance. A cut in ticket prices this year and several traveling exhibits are credited with boosting attendance.

The Freedom Center continues to draw rave reviews from educators and students visiting the museum. Officials also expect a boost in attendance to occur following the completion of the $1 billion riverfront development surrounding the museum known as The Banks.

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Kings Island scraps Halloween display of dead celebrities

USA Today Tuesday, October 06, 2009

In response to negative feedback, Kings Island amusement park has decided to dismantle its planned Halloween Haunt display featuring skeletons of prominent dead celebrities.

The display was to include skeletons dressed to appear like former Tennessee Titan QB Steve McNair, Heath Ledger, Sonny Bono and Michael Jackson. Officials at the amusement park state that their intentions were not meant to be distasteful, but the public reaction indicated that many people thought differently.

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Supporters rally to save Cincinnati libraries

Ohio News Network Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Supporters brought out the big names to a recent rally meant to save the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory, US Congressman Steve Driehaus and wildlife expert Thane Maynard were all in attendance.

The Cincinnati library system is facing a $16 million deficit for 2010, and if an upcoming levy fails as many as 20 branches might be closed. Issue 7 will ask voters of Hamilton County to decide on a proposed tax increase to support the library system and prevent the branch closures.

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