Resting on a hill overlooking the north side of Cincinnati, Clifton offers a wide range of experiences from a college atmosphere with the city's largest school, the University of Cincinnati, to an international center for cutting-edge medicine featuring University, Children's and Good Samaritan hospitals. Clifton's history has been preserved in historical buildings and homes — from modest to millionaire. Trendy shops and restaurants can be found on Ludlow Avenue in the Gaslight District, along with the Esquire Theatre, yoga studios, Clifton Market and a newly renovated branch of the Cincinnati Public Library. Even though Clifton is tightly compacted with large buildings and interesting architecture, green space does exist at Burnet Woods.
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Strata-G Communications last year offered more than $75,000 in financial and pro-bono communications services to arts organizations across Cincinnati. That work for organizations including the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Summerfair and the Cincinnati Opera, has earned the downtown Cincinnati firm a top spot in the Americans for the Arts' annual "Business Committee for the Arts (BCA) Ten" competition.The designation is awarded to companies for their "exceptional support of the arts in the United States." Strata-G is the only Cincinnati-based companies on the list, and one of few mid-sized companies named in the award. Other winners include: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, ConocoPhilips and Devon Energy Corporation. "We strongly believe in the power of the arts to inspire our employees, not only to enhance their own creative abilities but to play a larger role in enhancing the cultural opportunities available throughout the region," explained managing partner Jeff Eberlein.To celebrate the award, the 43-person company will soon launch a campaign offering a year of pro-bono services to two arts organizations in the Cincinnati area."Being nominated for and winning the BCA 10 award further reinforced in us the role that business can play in supporting area non-profits. We wanted to step up once again and show our gratitude to and support worthy arts organizations," Eberlein said.Among Strata-G most long standing pro-bono arts relationships is with the Clifton Cultural Arts Center. Strata-G has worked with the non-profit since 2006 by building its initial branding and identity, including designing a logo and web site. CCAC was founded in 2004 around saving two historic building the Clifton School and McDonald Estate Carriage house after Cincinnati Public Schools announced it was closing the school. The CCAC turned those facilities, which sit on nine-acres, into an urban campus for arts education and exhibits. The organization contacted Strata-G for its expertise, which kicked off the relationship. Since then, Strata-G has continued provides ongoing Web site maintenance, e-mail campaigns, direct mail and PR.CCAC executive director Ruth Dickey credits Strata-G with helping the organization stand out and attract supporters."As a budding organization in an already vibrant arts community, we needed to partner with a team of creative and insightful professional marketers to share our remarkable story with the community and promote how members of the Greater Cincinnati community can get involved. Strata-G continues to go above and beyond to truly help the CCAC become a reality," Dickey said.Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Barbara Flick, Strata-G CommunicationsPhotography by Scott BeselerYou can follow Feoshia on twitter @feoshiawrites
On December 5, Cincinnati Metro will launch a new route focused on fun. Four brand new 30-foot mini hybrid buses will run a re-routed route 1, now deemed the "One for Fun!" Presented by Hollywood Casino, the vehicles (funded 100% with federal stimulus dollars) will seat approximately 25 people and the route will run from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., every 30 minutes, Monday through Sunday, offering around 54 trips a day. The re-vamped beat will stop at dozens of Cincinnati's best spots for arts and entertainment. The attractions include the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Music Hall, Great American Ballpark and Paul Brown Stadium. "The One for Fun bus will make it even easier for visitors and people in this region to participate in the unique and special arts & culture of our community - the theater, music, dance, galleries, museums, zoo, and more," said Margy Waller, vice president of ArtsWave. "Our arts make the community vibrant and fun. And here at ArtsWave, we're excited that Metro is making it so easy for everyone to come together through the arts," Waller added. The route replacing the current Rt. 1 Museum Center-Zoo will improve the route for both local residents and visitors to Cincinnati. "It's going to be such a convenient route for visitors," said Jill Dunne, public affairs manager at Metro. "If someone is staying at a hotel downtown and their spouse is going to a conference or if they're on vacation, they can hop on Route 1 go to the attractions, get back on and get back without having to call a cab or finding other transportation or parking. It will be the best way to hit all these attractions, making it a great asset to the city."The Metro, which has been serving the Cincinnati area since 1973, has received positive reactions during an open house held in October. The increased frequency on the route, the new busses wrapped in cool, distinctive designs and the added locations hope to attract more riders who haven't had the chance to get familiar with the Metro system. The route will still service the same neighborhoods and hospitals as the previous route did. Metro has also partnered with the Cincinnati Park Board to have Eden Park and the Krohn Conservatory on the new One for Fun bus route. "The Krohn Conservatory is free admission to the public, and adding the direct bus service makes it even more accessible for our citizens," said Julie Horne, chief public information officer for Cincinnati Park Board. The Krohn Conservatory partners with the Cincinnati Zoo and area students on research projects; the new service will improve the ability for students to visit for their projects.The One for Fun will visit 55 unique attractions and the route is around one hour from end to end. Riders can purchase an unlimited monthly pass for $70, buy tokens at the Mercantile Building in Government Square or pay the standard route price of $1.75 in cash with exact change. For more information, check out the One for Fun route and Cincinnati Metro.Writer: Rene BrunellePhotography provided.
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