On September 26, 2010, over 1,500 people from Greater Cincinnati and beyond came together for Paint the Street: an event conceived by ArtsWave that transformed a half-mile of center-city pavement in Over-the-Rhine into a vibrant and colorful visual art installation. read on…

Cincinnati is well known for its picturesque views.  Devou Park in Covington, the observation deck of Carew Tower downtown, and Bellevue Park in Clifton all offer beautiful vistas of downtown, the Ohio River, and the seven hills of Cincinnati. Soapbox and Seven/Seventy-Nine show you two different and equally unique ways to see Cincinnati. One way is a river-level view from the duck boat tours operating out of the Newport Aquarium -- the other is a birds-eye view from the helicopter tours operating out of Newport's Riverboat row. Come along for the ride and experience Cincinnati like you've never seen it before. read on…

Feature films love Cincinnati's old world architecture, particularly its preserved turn-of-the-century neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine which has hosted more than a dozen film projects over the past 25 years. Soapbox and Seven/Seventy-Nine take a present-day look at locations from one of those feature films, the award winning drama "Traffic," ten years after the production was partially shot in Over-the-Rhine, Downtown, and Hyde Park. We found that while some things have stayed the same, many of the locations used in the film for their gritty reality have already transformed or will soon be transforming right before our eyes - and all without the magic of Hollywood special effects. read on…

CCM graduates Dustin Chow and Steven Schaefer are responsible for creating an award-winning short musical film, "Today." Featuring a dozen CCM musicians, "Today" was produced as part of UC's Senior Showcase and won the College Television Award for Best Use of Music. The CTA's are sponsored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation. The score was composed by Chow's band, Where They Landed, and engineered by Jason Nix.  Andy Gasper was the Director of Photography. read on…

Cincinnati is home to one of the largest touring puppet theaters in the country.  Madcap Puppet Theatre, which began when a Cincinnati native returned to his hometown after working with Muppets/Sesame Street creator, Jim Henson, is now nationally recognized for original in-school educational programs that include performances, workshops, and residencies.  In addition to playing at schools, Madcap's giant puppets frequently play libraries, festivals, museums, and an occasional performance with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.  Find out more as Soapbox and Seven/Seventy-Nine go inside Madcap Puppet Theatre. read on…

Last month saw the turning of a page in the Cincinnati dining scene as Jean-Robert at Pigall's closed its doors for the last time. Soapbox photographer and long time associate of Jean Robert de Cavel, Scott Beseler documented a special final seven-course meal at the Chef's kitchen-side table. Restaurants come and restaurants go, but talent and innovation are both renewable resources. Happily Chef Jean Robert de Cavel will remain in Cincinnati. We look forward to pulling up a chair to his next exciting project. Bon Appetit! read on…

The Fine Arts Fund campaign kicks off this week with a week full of events including a "Night of Magic," hosted by the Fine Arts Fund Friends at the Contemporary Arts Center on Friday, February 20. Mix and mingle and prepare to be dazzled. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. The official kickoff event gets things moving on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Macy’s Fountain Place store across from Fountain Square on Fifth & Vine Streets. The campaign runs through April 30. Join some 44,000 other donors who contribute to keep the arts alive and kicking in the Queen City. read on…

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber's HYPE (Harnessing Young Professional Energy) Initiative uses the power of social media to create a compelling case for living, working and playing in Cincinnati. Even in a strained economy, creative talent is choosing location over jobs in determining where to live. Here, HYPE demonstrates why Cincinnati can deliver both careers and quality of life.  read on…

UC Boasts some of the most remarkable architecture statements in the region. Recently, Soapbox asked Michaele Pride, Director of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at DAAP, to take us on a tour of these campus gems.Special thanks to Sue Ann Painter, director of the Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati, for her help with this piece. read on…

A look at summer in Cincinnati through the eyes of the Soapbox video staff. read on…

Daniel Libeskind’s contemporary global statement, The Ascent opens in conjunction with Contemporary Arts Center’s exhibition featuring  the artists’ substantial body of work. read on…