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, one can't do better than Northside. Home of the legendary 4th of July parade, The Northside Farmer's Market, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati, and a community council with over 200 members, 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 and Mt. Airy Forest, the largest park in Cincinnati.
By: Sheila Owens, 1/11/2010
Catch best-selling author, Walter Mosley, discuss Heaven, Hell, books and plays at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park or show your support during One More Girl On A Stage. For a Better World is the latest opening at Kennedy Heights Arts Center and Soapbox's managing photographer Scott Beseler focuses his rock and roll voyeuristic eye in A Shot in the Dark at Fabricate all month.
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By: Virginia Baker, 10/20/2009
From Art Beyond Boundaries' gallery on Main Street to Visionaries and Voices' home base in Northside, Cincinnati's talented visual arts community works hard to include all newcomers; making it clear that artists are artists just the same - no matter what obstacles they must overcome to create their work.
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By: Soapbox, 9/29/2009
Cincinnati visual artist Tim McMichael takes us on a tour of his favorite spots in the Queen City to catch cutting edge art, buy precious vinyl, or just take in a good view.
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By: Matt Cunnigham, 9/1/2009
Cincinnati's storied manufacturing past may become its future as more and more innovative green ideas developed nationally will be able to capitalize on the region's infrastructure and talent pool to develop new products and processes. But it gets better: Green ideas are pouring out of the Queen City too, from startups to innovative grant programs, and putting us at the forefront of the environmental revolution.
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By: Sheila Owens, 6/9/2009
June is Pride month and The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati is celebrating things right with Squealin' with Pride in '09 this weekend. Cincinnati World Cinema screens Who Does She Think She Is?, a story about artistic housewives from across the globe while Mixx Ultra Lounge presents Soulful Gardens, a celebration of the spoken word and good food.
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