Over-the-Rhine

As more visitors discover — and regional residents rediscover — the charms of Over-the-Rhine (aka OTR), most are delighted to find a neighborhood rich in art, history, and community plus plenty of food and drink establishments and independent retailers. Architectural treasures like Music Hall and Memorial Hall sit side by side with the School for Performing Arts and Washington Park in this neighborhood that's been heralded as a national leader in urban transformation. Vine Street, Main Street, Race Street, and Pendleton are the area's hot spots for an eclectic array of restaurants and shops near the EnsembleWoodward, Cincinnati Shakespeare, and Know theaters. Findlay Market, between Race and Elm Streets north of Liberty Street, is Ohio's oldest continuously-operated public market where you will find locally sourced food, cafes and restaurants as well as the Rhinegeist Brewery taproom. The community's remarkable 19th-century buildings feature one of the country's largest collection of Italianate architecture and provide a dramatic background to the diverse residents that call OTR home.

Here’s some cool spots to take the plunge before summer’s over

Make a splash at these and many other public pools in the region.

Rendering of IRS site
Building the Cincinnati basin and beyond

Community tactics include infill construction, adaptive reuse, restoring existing multi-family housing stock plus planned development to provide more housing.

Allez Bakery says “go” on growth

“Improving my quality of life was definitely a motivator in starting my own business,” said founder and owner Tom McKenna.

5 ways to outsmart the summer slide

Art museum, parks and recreation, and library pros are here for this with programming that wins with kids of all ages  

The musical mural, “Azúcar!," pays tribute to the famous Afro-Cuban singer and pan-Latina icon, Celia Cruz.
ArtWorks dedicates Cuban cultural mural in Cincinnati’s OTR neighborhood

Artist Jorge Rodriguez Diez shares his inspiration for “Azúcar!”

Dynamic dad’s days

Diverse opportunities for year-round fun for fathers and families.  

Entrepreneurs showcase their growth with technology tools

A captivated audience hears how local Nitro! Bootcamp participants have embraced new tech tools and coaching.  

CNU 32.Cincinnati Comes to Town

“Cincinnati was chosen for its history, distinct neighborhoods, unique communities and places, and how it has been rebuilt harnessing its own diversity to overcome adversity.”

Ceramic artist Terri Kern's work has evolved from emphasizing functional to creative pieces, especially vessels and jewelry.
Artists lean into social media

A muralist and a ceramic artist discuss how they promote.  

Winterfilm 2023 winner, Eric Bosso, is a shot from the movie for this year, in which he is one of two lead characters.
It’s about the big local picture: Winterfilm XI competition and celebration

Annual screening of the entries and the awards presentation is a party not to be missed. 

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