Ensemble Theatre begins 2017 with a sweetheart of a show, the thoroughly engaging, thoroughly current First Date, a small but plenty entertaining musical about nice-but-not-exciting Aaron (Michael Carr) and prickly serial dater Casey (Sarah Hoch) who meet for a blind date at a sophisticated Manhattan watering hole. A savvy and wryly affectionate look at the […]
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Roebling Suspension Bridge to Close Thursday for Cincinnati Bell Commercial
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge will be closed for part of Thursday and you can thank the Super Bowl for any traffic problems. Cincinnati Bell is shooting a commercial on the iconic structure and the spot is slated to air locally during the Sunday, February 5 game. The bridge will be closed to vehicular […]
Driver Arrested After Crashes in Covington, Cincinnati
A man is behind bars after he was involved in car crashes in Covington and Cincinnati. Covington Police responded to the promenade on Sixth Street between Main and Philadelphia Streets in Mainstrasse Village at around 11 p.m. They found a utility pole down, and part of a bumper and a license plate belonging to a […]
Travel + Leisure: Cincinnati, Hotel Covington Among Best 50 Places to Travel in 2017
Another week, another shout out for Cincinnati and Covington in a national magazine. Last week, Vogue called out the neighboring cities as among 5 that are making America’s Rust Belt shine again. This week, Travel + Leisure weighs in with its list of the 50 best places to travel in 2017. The new article offers up details about […]
Vogue Magazine: Covington & Cincinnati Make Rust Belt Shine Again
A new article in Vogue magazine highlights “5 industrial cities making America’s Rust Belt shine again“. But the prestigious national lifestyle magazine actually profiles six cities, because it pairs Cincinnati and Covington together. That’s right: On a list from Vogue that highlights major cities like Chicago and Detroit (as well as Milwaukee and Pittsburgh), Covington is specifically called out […]
Kentucky Symphony Crosses River for “Touched by an Angel” at Landmark Church
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra offers an appropriate theme for its Nov. 20 concert at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in downtown Cincinnati: Touched by an Angel. The KSO will explore sacred and liturgical music, uncover historical contexts, and debut an area premiere, collaborating with the Cathedral’s professional choir, led by Anthony DiCello, for a sacred […]
Roebling Suspension Bridge to Be Inspected, Closed Temporarily
The Roebling Suspension Bridge between Covington and Cincinnati will be inspected for several days, forcing some temporary closures for vehicles and pedestrians. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Thursday that the historic bridge is to be inspected Monday through Friday next week, Oct. 24 – 28, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The […]
Covington Chef Partners with Pizzeria to Support Findlay Market
A Covington chef is teaming up with a pizzeria chain to support Findlay Market. Pizzeria Locale – the Colorado-based chain that has locations in Cincinnati and Mason, Oh. – is working with chef Stephen Williams on “The Findlay”, a pizza inspired by Williams’ love of the Over-the-Rhine market. Williams is known for Bouquet, the celebrated […]
What to See on Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati Stages in October
October on local stages looks irresistible. Start with Pulp, featuring lots of Cincy Shakes vets in a noir comedy that’s part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere (these are both very good things) at Know Theatre. Then it’s over to Cincinnati Shakespeare for a must-see Giles Davies in the title role of […]
20 Photos from Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is in full swing in downtown Cincinnati. You have more chance to catch it – on Sunday! The new streetcar – the Cincinnati Bell Connector – is also making the rounds. RCN’s Brian Frey checked out the on Saturday and produced the slideshow below.

