Soapicks April 21-27

Last Day for the American Dream
April 25th

What is your vision of the "American Dream?" Whether it's a riff on our Founding Fathers "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" line or picket fences around a downtown loft, InkTank opens the door to possibility with Project American Dream Series. A writer's workshop run by Bottom Dog Press, Inc authors Terry Hermsen and Jeff Gundy begins Saturday April 25th. Both authors will conduct simultaneous workshops from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at InkTank World Headquaters. The Series is limited to 20 participants and today (Tuesday) is the last day for pre-registration. For more information contact Ryan at 513-542-0195.

PB&J-Not the Smuckers Kind
April 24

Ikea isn't the only swedish institute in town this week.

Peter, Bjorn and John-a humble yet quirky trio from Stockholm-will perform Friday night at Southgate House as part of their United States concert tour. This Indie Rock band combines the harmonica, guitars, keyboards and strange percussion patterns to form what they call "good music." PB & J have been turning out songs for a decade now and claim two of those years were successful. Don't miss their one night performance in the Ballroom. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance or $25 day of show. Click here for tickets.

Treasure Hunt
April 25

Everyone loves a good treasure hunt and all maps lead to The Greenwich as the bar and poetry joint unveils its latest exhibit, Art of the Everyday. Area artists display paintings, drawings, photos, ceramics, assemblages and other mixed-media works that demonstrate the hidden treasures of our everyday existence. This Saturday get upstairs at The Greenwich for the exhibit's opening reception beginning at 7 p.m. The exhibit continues through May 30.

Pansies Stimulus 2009
April 26

Cincinnati has a stimulus plan of their own and it comes in the way of pansies this weekend. The P&G Flower Carpet on Fountain Square will be dismantled this Sunday and the potted pansies are yours for the taking. The best part, they're absolutely free!  The only catch, a limit of 6 pots per person at a time. Dismantle of the 24,000 plants begins at 8 a.m. on Fountain Square.