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.

Ryan Santos (center) will open his Please restaurant in Spring 2016

Innovative chef Ryan Santos finds spot for a brick-and-mortar restaurant

Chef Ryan Santos has finally settled on a spot at the corner of 14th and Clay streets in Over-the-Rhine for a brick-and-mortar restaurant version of his Please pop-up dinners.

Top Soapbox stories of 2015

Before the expected avalanche of "year in review" lists and features, we offer this stroll down memory lane to reconnect you with the biggest Soapbox stories of 2015.

ArtsWave: Arts are “an absolute necessity” for Cincinnati growth and vibrancy

ArtsWave's new Blueprint for Collective Action is aiming to ensure that Cincinnati's amazing arts will support the vibrant regional economy and enable a more connected community.

Rendering of new townhomes on West 15th Street near Elm
Another new townhouse development planned for OTR

Maestro Development/Daniels Homes plans to construct nine 3,600-square-foot townhomes on West 15th Street near Elm, with four units already purchased for between $650,000 and $1 million.

CraftForce founder Dustin Grutza (center) is filmed for "Innovations With Ed Begley Jr." on Discovery Channel
CraftForce startup plans national expansion for its job search platform

After being featured on the Discovery Channel, CraftForce is planning national expansion of its job site for skilled trades, with an updated website and new app to debut in early 2016.

The annual Constella Festival has been presented at Memorial Hall and other venues
Constella 2016 will push classical music boundaries to engage audiences

Constella Festival of Music and Fine Arts has announced its 2016 season, which is invigorated with new collaborations that push expectations and conventions for classical music into new territory.

Crafty Supermarket brings its holiday event back to Music Hall Nov. 28
Holiday shopping events feature work from lots of local artisans and entrepreneurs

The weekend after Thanksgiving will provide Cincinnati shoppers with many opportunities to get local goods and regional crafts in lieu of big-box Black Friday shopping, starting with Crafty Supermarket, City Flea Small Mall and Brick 939.

Cincinnati Art Underground's debut show runs through Jan. 2
New contemporary art gallery opens in Over-the-Rhine

Art enthusiast Rachael Moore has opened Cincinnati Art Underground at 1415 Main St. in Over-the-Rhine. The gallery’s debut show opened Nov. 13.

Construction on Cincinnati Shakespeare's new home in Over-the-Rhine is expected to begin in April
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company sets the stage for new OTR theater

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will construct a new theater/rehearsal/office complex at the site of the former Drop Inn Center at 12th and Elm Streets in Over-the-Rhine, with plans to open before the start of its 2017-18 season.

Noble Denim's co-founders are opening a storefront for their new brand, Victor Athletics
Noble Denim founders open Victor Athletics storefront, partner for Brush Factory launch

Noble Denim founders Abby and Chris Sutton are opening an Over-the-Rhine storefront for their organic cotton clothing, including the new Victor Athletics brand, on Nov. 21, followed by a Black Friday launch for Brush Factory's new furniture line.

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