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Downtown Cincinnati Entertainment Center
Use this resource for all your entertainment needs including Museums, Zoo, Pro Sports, Parks, Theaters, Dining, Shopping, Night Clubs and Calender of Events.
Cincinnati is packed full of fun during the winter months! Special Hotel Packages, Downtown Dazzle, Ice Skating on the Square everywhere you go there will be something special to do. In addition to all the following listed venues on this page check out www.cincinnatiUSA.com and www.downtowncincinnati.com for special events.
Money Magazine lists Cincinnati as one of the 6 cities to live in!
Soapbox, 9/22/2008 In the midst of a nationwide housing crisis, Money magazine came up with a list of the six “best places to buy a home these days,” and put Cincinnati on it. Money said its list is of “the six cities where home prices are likely to rise the most - or fall the least - in the next 12 months.” Of Cincinnati, the magazine said, “The city's manufacturing-heavy economy should benefit from the falling dollar. Commercial building is up, and high-end developments are moving in.”
Home prices have indeed been relatively stable in Greater Cincinnati compared to other metropolitan markets. A 20-city housing study recently reported by the S&P Case Schiller Group found that the average home-selling price in Cincinnati fell 2.5 percent from October 2006 to October 2007, compared to an average drop of 6.1 percent in the 20 cities surveyed.
Money's ranking "is great news considering the national trends," said Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory. "The ranking confirms the strength of our housing market."
Writer: David Holthaus
Source: Money magazine
See all our great city has to offer from free activities to the finest world class events we have it all. That's why more people are moving to Cincinnati and our downtown.
Walk to everything you need for a healthier more fulfilling life style!
We are always looking for new information on where to go, what to do in our city, so please contact us with updates!
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Happy Father's Day Downtown Dads!
Thank you to everyone who attended the fantastic social on Thursday evening @ Neon's! Our next social event is July 26...
READ ON for some great Downtown programs and events, including SUMMER ARTS, Cincinnati PRIDE, DRC Volunteer Days @ GABP and much more!
Please forward this E-News to a friend and colleague. Ask them to contact us to add them to our E-News list, too, if they are not already receiving our weekly updates. Reminder: Tell those businesses you frequent: I LIVE DOWNTOWN!
THIS E-NEWSLETTER BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS COUNCIL
NEWLY UPDATED DRC Homepage: http://www.ILiveDowntown.com ~ http://www.ilivedowntown.com/events.lasso
PS: BRAVO Taqueria Mercardo! Have you checked out Downtown's new authentic Mexican place? They are open 7 days a week including evenings. Learn more: http://www.downtowncincinnati.com/PlanYourVisit/Category/Establishment.aspx?EstId=10584
PPS: Become a fan of the DRC on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Downtown-Residents-Council/392805063823?ref=search&sid=1564658260.1192180958..1
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GREAT UPCOMING DOWNTOWN EVENTS AND PROGRAMS --- CALENDAR - SUMMERTIME FUN - DOWNTOWN NEWS AND NOTES CLICK HERE http://www.ilivedowntown.com/events.lasso FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH EVENT!
CINCINNATI PRIDE / EQUINOX CINCINNATI DOWNTOWN & on FOUNTAIN SQUARE -- JULY 2-4 Fun events all weekend, plus Fireworks - Highlighted by the July 4th Pride Parade @ 11 am. Join in the fun, line Fifth Street for the parade!
FULL Pride & Equinox Schedule, visit http://www.equinoxcincinnati.com or visit the DRC Calendar, http://www.ilivedowntown.com/events.lasso
SUMMER ARTS AT THE LIBRARY IS BACK - JUNE and JULY WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE DRC!
The Downtown Residents Council is pleased to be a part of this valuable program produced by the Children’s Learning Center of the Main Public Library that benefits our city’s youth.
ATTEND: Participating children with parents do not need to rsvp -- Just show up at the Children's Learning Center at 10:30 am or 7:00 pm on Wednesdays this June and July.
Below are the dates & titles of each evening program:
SUMMER ARTS SCHEDULE: (Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 P.M.) June 9 – Georges Seurat--Pointillism: Connect the Dots June 16 – M.C. Escher--Puzzling Pictures: I'm Confused!
June 23 – Josef Albers--Simple Painting: An Eye for Color June 30 – Norman Rockwell--Patriotism: It's a Grand Ol' Flag July 7 – Maya Linn--Memorial: Make Memories July 14 – Frank Lloyd Wright--Windows: Reflect Nature July 21 – Pablo Picasso--Simplicity: Basic Shapes July 28 – Claude Monet--Impressionism: See the Light VOLUNTEER TODAY for a Wednesday evening - PLEASE CONTACT:
Carolyn Janssen, Children's Department, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County carolyn.janssen@cincinnatilibrary.org or (513) 369-6922
FOR AN EVENT FLIER, Please Email info@ilivedowntown.com
AN EVENING WITH THE PHANTOM @ BELOW ZERO - JUNE 21 @ 7 PM
WHERE: Below Zero Lounge • 1122 Walnut Street • www.BelowZeroLounge.com • (513) 421-ZERO (9376)
TICKETS: $15 in advance at: www.CincinnatiArts.ORG - (513) 621-ARTS (2787), $20 at the door (Below Zero Lounge) Two drink minimum requested; age minimum = 21 years old
INFORMATION: Let the Music of the Night haunt you on Monday, June 21 when cast members from the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera performs a special musical cabaret at Below Zero Lounge to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS and STOP AIDS Cincinnati.
DRC VOLUNTEER DAYS/NIGHT @ GABP - JULY 21, 22 and AUGUST 15 The DRC has received 40 tickets for volunteers and participants of Summer Arts from the Reds Community Fund, http://www.reds.com.
THANK YOU to the Reds Community Fund for partnering with the DRC again this year!
The 40 total tickets have been allotted over 3 games.
+ Wednesday July 21, 7:10 pm game vs. the Washington Nationals Thursday
+ July 22, 12:35 pm game vs. Washington Nationals Sunday August 15, 1:10
+ pm game vs the Florida Marlins
First priority for tickets will be to provide to youth artists and their families, program presenters and Summer Arts volunteers. If tickets are not utilized by Summer Arts participants, we will offer to volunteers of other DRC community initiatives. For more information, to request a flier on Summer Arts, to learn how to volunteer for the program, to request a pair of tickets or to get on the waiting list for tickets, please contact info@ilivedowntown.com
HELP WANTED: CVB LOOKING FOR PART-TIME HELP!
The Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for someone to fill a part-time admin position, and has thought a Downtown Resident would be the perfect fit! Interested? Please contact: Sherry Stieritz, 513.632.5364 - SStieritz@CincyUSA.com for job description and application process.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: Frank Lloyd Wright conference coming to Cincinnati in September needs volunteers The FLW Building Conservancy will hold their annual meeting September 21-26, 2010 at the Hilton Netherland – and they need volunteers to help! Conference volunteers will enjoy special benefits, including complimentary access to all morning lecture/panel discussions, meals at assigned events (if applicable) and an invitation to the special event at the Westcott House in Springfield.
Interested?? Contact Linda Tache ltache1@juno.com to get more information about available volunteer assignments and shifts.
You can learn more about the conference at http://www.savewright.org
FROM INVEST IN NEIGHBORHOODS NEWSLETTER:
THIS WEEK IN CITY COUNCIL
Budget and Finance Committee - noon June 21 (special Meeting); Agenda: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/noncms/council/uploads/agendbf1.pdf
Job Creation Committee - 1 pm June 21; Agenda: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/noncms/council/uploads/agendjc.pdf
Subcommittee on Major Transportation & Infrastructure Projects - 10:30 am June 22; Quality of Life Committee - noon June 22; Agenda: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/noncms/council/uploads/agendql.pdf
Livable Communities Committee - 2 p;m June 22 (Special Meeting); Agenda: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/noncms/council/uploads/smlc1.pdf
Livable Communities Committee - 6 pm June 22 (Special Meeting); Agenda: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/noncms/council/uploads/smlc2.pdf
CHECK OUT THESE GREAT SUMMER EVENTS!
JULY 30 and 31 - Macy's Music Festival! http://www.macysmusicfestival.com AUGUST 6 - Downtown Dash and Run returns to St. X Church! http://www.downtowndash.org
REAL TO REEL FILM SERIES @ MAIN LIBRARY - JULY 20
Tuesday, July 20 @ 7 PM - "Food, Inc." in the Tower Room.
Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner, "Food, Inc." is a 2009 American documentary film that examines corporate farming in the United States, concluding that the meat and vegetables produced by agribusiness have many hidden costs and are unhealthy and environmentally-harmful.
MORE INFO - PLEASE CONTACT: Emily.Baute@CincinnatiLibrary.org or (513) 369-6959
WINE TASTING SUPPORTING CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION - AUGUST 28
Formerly called Wines & Chimes
Sat. Aug. 28, 2010 -- 6pm - 10pm @ Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza - 35 West Fifth Street
Enjoy an evening tasting wonderful wines, delicious appetizers, a great silent auction, raffles, and more all supporting Crohn's & Colitis.
Contact Jenny Southers at 513-772-3550 or jsouthers@ccfa.org or to register go to http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/swohio
ARCHITREKS TOURS OF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ARE BACK! DOWNTOWN AND OTR TOURS!
THE DRC IS A 2010 SEASON SPONSOR OF THE DOWNTOWN TOUR!
Offered by the Cincinnati Preservation Association May through October, these guided walking tours are a great way to explore Cincinnati history and architecture and learn fun and interesting facts about our city.
DOWNTOWN TOUR INFO: Every first and third Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. Tours last about 2 hours. The downtown tours begin at the Contemporary Arts Center , at the corner of 6th and Walnut Streets. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the CAC at the time of the tour (no need for advance purchases).
OTR tours are the second/fourth Saturday mornings and depart from the Coffee Emporium.
MORE: Please visit the Architreks website to consult the complete schedule of tours: http://www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks
FOUNTAIN SQUARE WEEKLY EVENTS RETURN FOR SUMMER! MUSIC AND MOVIES ARE BACK!
FSQ LOUNGE MONDAYS - Mondays, Jun 7-Aug 30 minus Jul 5: 7pm to 9pm. Come and enjoy sophisticated, low-key jazz every Monday evening. http://www.myfountainsquare.com/lounge
SOUTHERN SOUNDS TUESDAYS - Tuesdays, Jun 1-Aug 31: 7pm to 9pm. The area's best blues and country bands and performers. http://www.myfountainsquare.com/southernsounds
ISLAND HAPPY HOUR WEDNESDAYS - Wednesdays, Jun 2-Sept 1: 5pm to 9pm. Low drink prices and DJ till 7 pm, then laid-back reggae till 9 pm. http://www.myfountainsquare.com/reggae
ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS - Thursdays Jun 3-Sept 2: Noon to 1pm. Some of the best local musicians performing folk, Celtic, blues, Americana, and roots music. http://www.myfountainsquare.com/acoustic
SALSA THURSDAYS - Jun 3-Sept 16: 7pm to 10pm. In addition to the hottest salsa bands in town, dance instructors demonstrate and teach the basic moves. http://www.myfountainsquare.com/salsa
INDIE SUMMER - Fridays, Jun 4-Sep 3: 7pm to 11pm. A great way to start the weekend! Four local, regional, and occasionally national bands play alternative and indie rock every Friday night. http://www.myfountainsquare.com/indiesummer
SMOOTH SUNDAYS – Sundays, Jun 6-Sep 5 minus Jul 11: 6pm to 9pm. End the weekend with an evening of soul and R&B as you kick back and watch the sun set behind the buildings of the city. http://www.myfountainsquare.com/smooth
Music series sponsored by PNC.
STRAUSS & TROY MARKET ON THE SQUARE -Tuesdays, May 4 to Sept 28, 11am-2pm
FAMILY DAYS - Saturdays June 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 10am to Noon, http://www.myfountainsquare.com/family
PLUS SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – Saturdays, Jun 5-Aug 28: 7pm. Presents two feature films each week during the summer on Fountain Square's big screen in Cincinnati's biggest living room. http://www.myfountainsquare.com/movies
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO: LET'S GET READY TO RUMBA! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeHzvFzUlcg
FIRE MUSEUM OF GREATER CINCINNATI -- NEW NAME - SAME PURPOSE
The Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati (new name!) is celebrating its 30th year with the opening of a new exhibition: "30 Years of Collecting." This exhibition features unique Cincinnati-related artifacts from the former CIGNA Corporation museum, courtesy of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History as well as artifacts from the Fire Museum’s collection.
WHERE: 315 West Court Street - http://www.cincyfiremuseum.com - (513) 621-5553
WHEN: Open Tuesday – Friday 10AM-4PM, Saturday & Sundays Noon – 4PM. ADMISSION: $7.00 adults, $6.00 seniors, $5.00 children. Children 6 & under FREE
PLEASE NOTE: Mention you are a member of the DRC and get $1.00 off each regular admission(Does not apply for special events); special exhibition open through December 31, 2010.
FROM TENEMENTS TO TOWNHOUSES - VIEWING @ BETTS HOUSE THROUGH SEPTEMBER!
From Tenements to Townhouses will be on view through September 30. We’re open Tues, Wed & Thurs, 11 am – 2 pm, two Saturdays a month, and other days and times by appointment. http://www.BettsHouse.org
SEE WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE GATEWAY QUARTER!
Learn about the great stores and winter happenings; visit the Q's Calendar: http://www.otrgateway.com/Gateway_Quarter_Retail_Page/Events_Calendar.html
SECOND SUNDAY ON MAIN IS BACK FOR SEASON FIVE!
Second Sunday on Main, A hip, eclectic neighborhood event, presented by the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce, begins its fifth season on May 10 and continues through September 13 on the second Sunday of every month from 12 – 5 p.m. in historic Over-the-Rhine on Main Street between 13th and Liberty. The event is free and open to the public. http://secondsundayonmain.org/about/
FOOD/MUSIC: HILTON OFFERS DRCers FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF
Bring your DRC card to the historic Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza's Palm Court Restaurants and Bar. Orchids was named Cincinnati's #1 restaurant by Cincinnati Magazine. Enjoy FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF food when your DRC card presented. Great happy hour with half-price martinis in The Bar at Palm Court.
Use your discount for food in both our restaurants and don't forget to join us for our fabulous Sunday Brunch.
DRC discount not valid for holiday buffets, Dickens Brunch, alcohol, tasting menus or to purchase gift cards.
35 West Fifth Street - 513-421-9100 http://www.orchidsatpalmcourt.com
FOOD/MUSIC: INCREDIBLE SUMMER LINE-UP AT BLUE WISP
From the Blue Wisp Big Band to the sounds of our City's best jazz, the Blue Wisp is the place to be this winter. For more information and full line-up, please visit http://www.thebluewisp.com or call 513-241-WISP(9477). The Blue Wisp is located located at 318 East 8th Street.
FOOD/MUSIC: STILL GOING STRONG: THANK GRAPES IT IS TUESDAY EVERY TUESDAY!
T.G.I.T. Wine Tastings At City Cellars 5:30 to 7:30 - Downtown Resident Owned/Operated
SPECIAL GUEST appearances every other week by Downtowner Greg Harper! Learn more about Greg at: http://www.myspace.com/gregoryharpermusic
TGIT is Every Tuesday at City Cellars at 908 Race Street http://www.citycellars.biz
FOOD/MUSIC: WASHINGTON PLATFORM SECOND SUNDAY NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon with a tasty Louisiana buffet & a side of smokin' hot jazz!!
1000 Elm St. - 513/421-0110 - http://www.washingtonplatform.com
Home of Cincinnati's ORIGINAL Annual Oyster Festival!
FYI: CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL TO HOLD CHOIR AUDITIONS - JULY 28 through AUGUST 6
Positions are open for both professional and volunteer choristers. The cathedral is also building a roster of substitute choristers to serve as needed.
Audition requirements can be found at http://www.christchurchcincinnati.org/music/auditions. For more information and to schedule an audition, contact Stephan Casurella, the cathedral's director of music, at 513.621.1817 or scasurella@cccath.org.
FYI: DEACONESS URGENT CARE NOW OPEN IN CLIFTON
Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. Located on the Deaconess Hospital campus at 311 Straight Street , Cincinnati , Ohio 45219
Deaconess Urgent Care offers fast, affordable treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. No appointments necessary. Most insurances accepted. Deaconess Urgent Care physicians are available to see you, exactly when you need them. Lab services and onsite medical imaging available if needed. Our location in Clifton provides easy access to downtown residents.
Call Deaconess Urgent Care at (513) 559-2236 or visit http://www.DHUrgentCare.com for more information.
FYI: STUDENT SEEKS FEEDBACK FROM DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS ON URBAN FORESTY
Andrew McKenrick (amckenrick@inbox.com), an MSc student studying Arboriculture and Urban Forestry at Myerscough College, is preparing a dissertation and would like input about Cincinnati's urban forest from community council members. Please take a few minutes of your time to give feedback on the trees in your area as well as your priorities/concerns for trees in our neighborhood.
Survey Link -> http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/290803/perceptions-and-preferences-of-cincinnati-street-trees
FYI: VOLUNTEER WITH DOWNTOWN YOUTH - ALL IT TAKES IS ONE HOUR A WEEK!
Big Brothers Big Sisters has formed a new partnership with the LeBlond Boys and Girls Club. We need mentors to go to the club on Thursdays. You can choose from 4-5pm or 530-630pm. Play basketball, swim, read, work on art projects and have great conversation. Your encouragement will help them make good decisions and develop self-confidence. For more information, email Cameron@bigsforkids.org or call 513-421-4120.
FYI: EDUCATE YOURSELF - SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES - EVERYONE WANTS TO HELP!
Request an updated panhandling brochure that you can share with friends and colleagues. A great tool to help people make better change with their spare change.
Click here: http://www.ilivedowntown.com/EverybodyWantstoHelp.pdf for a pdf copy of this great updated item.
FYI: JOIN IN @ A DOWNTOWN SECTOR MEETING!
Regularly held meetings, led by sector leaders, serve to identify and solve quality of life issues within the sector. Welcoming all, meetings are attended by the District 1 and DSU officers, residents, businesses and representatives from DCI.
MORE INFO: http://www.downtowncincinnati.com/AboutUs/GetConnected/DowntownSectorGroups.aspx
FYI: HAVE SOME FUN...TAKE THE ONE!
When was the last time you visited the Museum Center ? Do you like to walk to the Art Museum or Playhouse in the Park, but do not want to make the return trek, or visa versa? Have not been to our wonderful zoo in a while? Why not?! You can take the #1 Bus from Downtown to all these great places. Learn more by visiting: http://www.go-metro.com/routes/Rt1.pdf or http://www.go-metro.com
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DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS COUNCIL NEWS ------- DRC MEETING NEWS AND NOTES ------- WHAT'S NEW WITH THE DRC
For FULL LISTING OF EVENTS, VISIT THE DRC CALENDAR located at: http://www.ilivedowntown.com/events.lasso
UPCOMING DRC MEETING:
JULY 13 - DRC Monthly Meeting
JULY 21, 22 and AUGUST 15 - DRC Volunteer Days @ GABP
JULY 26 - DRC Social - FSQ Lounge
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