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Kamal Kimball

Kamal Kimball is a freelance writer and co-founder of Ampersand Creative Services.

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New York-based filmmakers bringing live, interactive event to Memorial Hall on Jan. 27

On Jan. 27, a duo of New York-based indie filmmakers, Brent Green and Sam Green, are bringing their unique Live Cinema experience to Memorial Hall.

Woodward Theater won $150,000 national grant to restore its historic marquee

The community rallied around the Woodward Theater and its owners, who set out on a journey to renovate the building's historic marquee. Thanks to a $150,000 grant from the Vote Your Mainstreet contest, the marquee will be restored next year.

You’d better not pout: Six events to get you in the holiday spirit

Soapbox rounded up some of the biggest and best events that Cincinnati has to offer this holiday season, and sprinkled in a few fun and unexpected ideas for a little extra festive magic.

Supercade bringing spot for the whole family to Westwood this spring

As part of the ongoing development efforts in Westwood, Leslie and Bill Rich are bringing a family-fun arcade to the neighborhood. Supercade has an opening date of March.

Five local gems that rock the Queen City’s crown

Yes, it's kind of subjective, but a few things are so quintessentially Cincinnati that, left un-shouted, they tend to blend into our beautiful landscape. Here are a few Soapbox favorites. Spoiler: there will be (some) chili.

King Records’ legacy lives on through new collaborative education program

Despite launching the career of James Brown and spawning major hits like “The Twist,” Cincinnati-based King Records fell into relative obscurity. A new program from Xavier and the Evanston neighborhood is here to change that. 

Big-budget movies enjoy tax relief, local charm in Cincy’s growing film economy

Soapbox sits down with Kristen Schlotman, executive director of the nonprofit Film Cincinnati. Schlotman's team helped bring 10 major motion pictures to the region last year, and she expects that number to keep growing.

Sacred Harp singers gather for a meeting in early January. They will hold a convention in Cincinnati in March.
25th annual Ohio Sacred Harp convention keeps folk tradition alive

On March 4 and 5, more than 100 regional and international "shape-note” singers will come together for the 25th annual Ohio Sacred Harp Singing Convention.

Clifton Market will be like many grocery stores, with defined departments like a deli and a bakery.
Long-awaited Clifton Market to celebrate grand opening this weekend

It's been three years since planning began, but Clifton Market is finally ready for its grand opening. The store, which is housed in the former Keller’s IGA on Ludlow Avenue, will celebrate its long-awaited debut this weekend with three days of festivities.

A former employee of Nation Kitchen + Bar is opening a biscuit-centric restaurant in Pendleton.
Another restaurant concept coming to Pendleton neighborhood this summer

This summer, a new restaurant concept is joining the 1200 block of West Broadway in Pendleton. Boomtown Biscuit Bar, which is slated to open in June.

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