As one of Cincinnati's oldest neighborhoods, Oakley is a unique mix of the old and the new. Sometimes overshadowed by its trendy neighbor, Hyde Park, Oakley's eclectic residents know they've got a great thing going in a neighborhood that definitely holds its own. Oakley's Madison main drag features a wide variety of shops and restaurants anchored by the chaming Oakley Square. Don't miss Dewey's Pizza, Kona Bistro, Oakley Cycles, King Arthur's Court toy store and the very cool Blue Manatee Bookstore featuring one of the best collections of children's literature in the city.
Oakley landmarks include the 77 year old 20th Century Theatre which hosts concerts and special events as well as the Alglamesis Brothers Ice Cream Parlor and Candy Shoppe which has been around since 1913.
By: Rene Brunelle, 8/30/2010
Bop to beer and ballet, sweep up style & inspiration at The Brush Factory, experience a vintage fashion show, tap your toe to jazz in East Price Hill and watch thousands of shade-sporting ducks swim down the river all in one week in Cincinnati
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By: Jane Durrell, 8/3/2010
This week, Cincinnati welcomes British performance artist Luke Jerram and his brightly colored, outdoor pianos. Brought to the Queen City by Cincinnati Public Radio in celebration of their anniversary, Jerram and a team of talented local artists will paint playable pianos in public spaces over the next month.
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By: Rene Brunelle, 7/20/2010
From classic opera to modern women taking the leap into the business world, this week Cincinnati offers adventures that run the gamut. Get artsy and eco- friendly with the family or enjoy summer tunes outside. No worries- summer hasn't hung up its hat quite yet.
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By: Sheila Owens, 11/17/2009
Cincinnati supports locally owned and operated retailers with BuyCincy's Unchained day of shopping. Pieced Together opens at the Collector Art Group and the 2009 Opera Ball is going Parisian. The 13th Annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards honors 19 categories worth of talented local musicians.
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By: Sean Rhiney, 11/17/2009
Cincinnati's suburbs could use a facelift. Nationally, sprawl and declining family populations are leaving behind outmoded and vacant strip malls and underutilized buildings and the midwest is no exception. By using urban design solutions developed by national experts to recycle these underperforming spaces and implementing innovative ideas developed locally in UC's Niehoff Urban Design Studio, Cincinnati has a great opportunity to revitalize its aging, inner ring suburbs and turn these spaces into the focal point of walkable communities.
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