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.

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. 

Founder and president, Tamara White, PhD, in front of the original building on Race Street, prior to the start of construction.
New Over-the-Rhine gallery offers inaugural artist’s Empowerment Grant

The recipient’s work will be displayed at Bader + Simon when the gallery opens early in 2025. 

Kelly Schneider Morgan, a 3rd generation owner of Bellevue's Schneider's Sweet Shop, holds up a tray of the shop’s best-selling opera creams. Schneider’s has operated since 1939 and still uses some of the original equipment to make chocolate.
Knowing beans about love

Aromas of chocolates and coffee exude Valentine’s Day.  

Family-owned art store in Over-the-Rhine turns 100

Suders is an informal gathering space and important resource for the Cincinnati art community.

Findlay Market makes NYE a blast

Whether you’re throwing a party, hanging with a few neighbors, or staying home to tuck your kids in at 9pm, New Year's Eve planning is a breeze at Findlay Market.

Patrons socialize during happy hour at Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge.
A holiday tour of Over-the-Rhine

While this list is in no way exhaustive, consider these suggestions if you’re getting to know the neighborhood again, or for the first time.

Yard & Company’s growth results in move to newly designed location in OTR

The space was designed by Cincinnati-based design firm Otherwhere, the group responsible for the buildout of Somerset OTR.

Small business owners learn the latest technologies to advance their business.
Tech and business go hand-in-hand at Nitro! bootcamp

The goal of NITRO is to equip small businesses with technology tools and guide them onto a path to $1M in revenue or more.

NITRO! Bootcamp returns to ‘supercharge’ minority-owned businesses

The program covers a variety of topics, including accounting, communication, project management, document cloud shortage, inventory, and more.

NKU graduate wins regional collegiate playwriting competition

The play deals with childhood friends who reconnect and discover new insights about themselves and their lives.

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