One of Cincinnati's oldest neighborhoods, Hyde Park has become a favorite among young professionals. Hyde Park Square has evolved to become a thriving hub of activity while still preserving its original charm. Upscale specialty shops and restaurants surround the charismatic fountain in the middle of the square.
A delightfully walkable neighborhood, Hyde Park seems to enjoy an unusually significant number of dog-walkers, joggers, rollerbladers and tricked out baby strollers criss-crossing its tree shaded side streets.
By: Rene Brunelle, 8/24/2010
Catch an award winning Sundance documentary, enjoy big bands and bigger beers in Ault Park, get literary for Final Friday at the Writer's Salon, catch a movie and an exhibition downtown, or tailgate in style at Fountain Square, all in this week's Soapicks.
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By: Casey Coston, 8/10/2010
This week Soapdish columnist Casey Coston goes back to school and dispels the myth that Cincinnati's best educational bets lie outside city limits. With a wealth of opportunities in Cincinnati's urban core - from nationally ranked high schools to innovative montessori and science and technology programs - Coston finds there's more than meets the eye when considering educational choices in the Queen City.
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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, 7/13/2010
90 years after its outdoor debut, Cincinnati Opera makes a return to the Zoo for a free show. Join Watch This for A Clockwork Orange viewing, or take a spin at Studio S in Hyde Park. Head north with the Cincinnati Pops to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park for a little Gershwin in the summertime, learn how to urban garden at Park + Vine, or visit downtown for one of your last chances to channel design inspiration from Inspired by Anne at Landor & Associates.
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By: Sean Rhiney, 7/13/2010
Darren Phan's childhood journey to the United States began tragically with an escape from Vietnam that ultimately took his father's life. Now the 33 year old Cincinnati restauranteur invokes lessons learned from his family's sacrifices and a lifetime of sharing food across the dining table into his restaurants.
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