For those seeking an urban environment with a funky blend of Victorian homes, eclectic and traditional businesses, a long tradition of community activism, and one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Cincinnati, you can't go wrong with Northside. Home of the legendary 4th of July parade, the Northside Farmer's Market, Shake It Records, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati, popular watering holes like the Comet and Northside Tavern, and an active community council, Northside is all about preserving its strong grass roots heritage. One of Cincinnati's most walkable neighborhoods, Northside also features multiple green spaces including Hoffner Park, the central site of numerous festivals.
Evan Wallis
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Matt Distel’s West Side roots and long history in the Cincinnati art scene led to his latest post, as executive director of the non-profit Visionaries and Voices in Northside. Before V&V, the former associate curator at Contemporary Arts Center left his hometown to serve as director of the Hudson Valley Center of Contemporary Art in upstate New York. Soapbox’s Evan Wallis talks to Distel about the Cincinnati art scene and his hopes for the future of V&V.
Evan Wallis
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2011 ended with a four-star Rolling Stone review for Cincinnati’s Wussy. In honor of the latest acclaim for their release Strawberry, Soapbox’s Evan Wallis sat down with Northside's Lisa Walker, Wussy singer and guitarist, to talk about the local music scene, inspiration and how SXSW-bound Wussy defines success.
Elissa Yancey
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Sure, it's wet. And cold. And there is more than enough bad news to go around. But this month, Soapbox heads out of 2011 in style, with a look at the prospects for our city's future and the faces who will keep us inspired, and growing, into 2012.
Evan Wallis
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
At Design Impact, Ramsey Ford and Kate Hanisian take their design and community development skills around the world, building sustainable social solutions that combine creativity and mutual respect.
Evan Wallis
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
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