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My Soapbox: Jason Langdon, Cincinnati Mini-Maker Faire

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Louisville had a fire-breathing pony. New York had 3-D printers and makerbots galore. Cincinnati Maker Faire Founder Jason Langdon looks forward to seeing what the local science, DIY and art community has to offer in the city's first all-ages, all-genres celebration of maker culture this October in Washington Park.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Diversity, Education + Learning, Entrepreneurship, Move to Cincinnati, Parks + Greenspace, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent

Westwood, Oakley, Over-the-Rhine

Raw music in a digital age: Young Heirlooms find beauty in folk traditions

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, April 23, 2013

After years of work and an expansive list of side jobs, Christopher Robinson and Kelly Fine illustrate the value of dedication to their music with the release of the first Young Heirlooms' studio album, a self-titled collection born and brought to life in Cincinnati.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Talent

Oakley

Soapdish: 'Pop-up' creativity sates local appetites

Casey Coston Tuesday, August 21, 2012

The term “pop up” has become quite fashionable in the cultural lexicon as of late, applying to everything from retail to restaurants to picnics. Soapbox columnist Casey Coston takes a tour of Cincinnati's "pop-up" scene.

Cincinnati, City Building, Entrepreneurship, Food, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Talent

West End / Brighton, Oakley, Northside, Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

The New Revolutionaries: Shaping the future with art, strings and passion

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Tatiana Berman wants to get Cincinnati noticed. Her fresh take on the city's established arts scene shaped her Constella Festival, now headed into its second year and poised to strike a powerful economic as well as artistic chord.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Move to Cincinnati, Non-Profit, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Talent

Mt. Adams, Oakley, Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

What The New York Times forgot: Our innovative parks

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, June 19, 2012

With the Smale Riverfront Park open and Washington Park debuting July 6, we take a closer look at how the Cincinnati Park Board's oft-overlooked innovations move, and in some cases outright push, the city forward.

Alternative Energy, Cincinnati, City Building, Education + Learning, Green, Health + Wellness, Leadership, Non-Profit, Parks + Greenspace, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Sustainability

Clifton, Corryville, Mt. Lookout, Mt. Adams, Price Hill / Covedale, Oakley, Northside, Downtown, Uptown, Over-the-Rhine

Thinking inside the box pays off for Oakley's Blue Manatee

Chris Graves Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Kids love to turn boxes into toys. The experts at Blue Manatee in Oakley turned that inevitability into an award-winning product that stimulates imaginations while it promotes local businesses and sustainability.

Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Diversity, Education + Learning, Entrepreneurship, Move to Cincinnati, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Talent

Oakley

Russo's 'Star' turn celebrates personal passion, arts in Cincinnati

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Regina Russo, the marketing director at the Cincinnati Art Museum, has seen two record-breaking attendance years since she left her post at FOX19 to promote art for a living. Now she's stepping out, literally, for the sixth annual Dancing for the Stars competition and fundraiser. In the process, she's living out "a dream deferred."

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Move to Cincinnati, Non-Profit, Philanthropy, Quality of Life, Talent

Oakley, Hyde Park, Over-the-Rhine

The Upstart: Mike Bott

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Branding + Design, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Tech, IT, Jobs, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent, Venture Capital

Oakley, Over-the-Rhine

My Soapbox: Mike Bott, GM, The Brandery

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, February 07, 2012

As he steps in to the newly created role of general manager of The Brandery in OTR, Mike Bott, at just 30, is ready to give ambitious startups the tools they need to survive, and thrive, in Cincinnati.

Branding + Design, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Tech, Jobs, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent

Oakley, Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

Building the Waffle House from Scratch

Henry Sweets Thursday, February 10, 2011

A Taste of Belgium's founder, Jean-Francois Flechet, has spent the last four years growing his empire in Cincinnati from a single waffle iron at Findlay Market to four locations and 30 employees in two cities.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Talent

Downtown, Oakley, Over-the-Rhine

The Year In Photos

Soapbox Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Managing photographer Scott Beseler takes a look back at the photos from our top stories of 2010, showcasing some of the people, places and things that define our region.

Architecture, Arts + Culture, Arts + Culture, Quality of Life

Clifton, Mariemont, Covington, Newport, West End / Brighton, Mt. Lookout, Mt. Adams, Oakley, Northside, Downtown, North Avondale, Columbia Tusculum, Hyde Park, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills / O'Bryonville, Over-the-Rhine, Madisonville

The Great Outdoors

Alyce Vilines Tuesday, September 21, 2010

This week's official arrival of fall will be met with unparalleled fanfare as dozens of organizations and hundreds of volunteers throughout Greater Cincinnati roll out the green carpet with a "weekend sampling of the great outdoors." The cornucopia of events and activities - centered on family fun alfresco - is designed to showcase the abundance of our area's environmental resources and initiatives, and to call attention to the importance of outdoor activity and back-to-nature experiences for the health of our children and our community.

Education + Learning, Parks + Greenspace, Quality of Life, Regionalism

Mt. Adams, Oakley, Northside, Downtown, Uptown, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills / O'Bryonville

Soapicks August 31-September 6

Rene Brunelle Monday, August 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

Arts + Culture

Newport, Oakley, Downtown

'Play Me I'm Yours' Comes to Cincinnati

Jane Durrell Tuesday, August 03, 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.

Arts + Culture, Quality of Life, Talent

Pleasant Ridge / Kennedy Heights, Mariemont, Covington, Newport, Mt. Lookout, Oakley, Northside, Downtown, Uptown, Hyde Park, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills / O'Bryonville, Over-the-Rhine

Soapicks July 20-26

Rene Brunelle Tuesday, July 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.

Arts + Culture

Oakley, Downtown, Over-the-Rhine

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