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irst, my plea. Please start loving us. Please start caring enough about us when entire communities of people who look and sound just like us try to kill our spirits, our souls, when they try erasing us like we’re mistakes and smears. Please do this despite what we ourselves say about our ownselves. I am afraid to be a black American woman. I am proud to be a black American woman. Sometimes I’m tired of being a black American woman in America. Now, our connection. I’ve had nothing but time to watch America try to destroy us. Since I was last here I’ve been walking, breathing and seeing funny; a lot about me’s been distorted and just different. After a lifetime of having never been cut, at last count there are seven surgical scars across my weirdly gangly body, now home to the unnatural: a defibrillator, stints, stitches and a chest line leading directly to my heart. It’s how I receive dialysis three days a week when I sit in the blood-scrubbing chair. I’ve been temporarily and completely sightless in one eye. After excruciating treatments and surgery, on Easter my sight returned fully in colors I hadn’t seen since Amsterdam. Writing? I fill Dollar General composition books in my elegant chicken scrawl documenting what my body’s become, how it’s shapeshifting, how my weakened physicality has rendered me publicly vulnerable for the first time in my 53 years. Writing left me rhythmless before the landscape of letters. Oh. And I now have nine toes. Regardless of my frailty I never stop thinking. My brain: She strong. Until black women are guaranteed safety here, no one can be safe. We’re the girders, the foundation, the under rowers of every system this nation operates on. Three stories starring black girls and women triangulate my anger, hope and sadness for us in America. In one week, the trials and triumphs of black women came into full focus. First, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granted Cyntoia Brown clemency after a 15-year prison stint — half her life — for killing and robbing a john. Then, Texas police caught the two black men accused in the shooting death 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes while she rode in the car with her mother and young sisters. The shooter and driver thought they were affiliated with a rival gang. Finally, with the airing and public flailing of Surviving R. Kelly, Kelly is being
unequivocally exposed as the darkly exploitative pedophile many of us blacks have known he is for decades. Decades. I initially took this news cycle personally. What else is a black woman to do when other black women are under siege? I cannot go about my life obsessing over my minutiae, getting lost in self-pity. It’s settling in me: Black female bodies are so much trash, worth neither the worry nor the saving. Watching Surviving R. Kelly in bed, my partner safe beside me, I could not figure out which was more jaw-dropping: the sheer number of girls, teens and women Kelly allegedly seduced, raped, beat, held hostage and urinated on or that rumors — graphic rumors and undeniable videotaped proof — have been allowed to run “ rampant like a feral dog in the black community of man. Subtract blame for now; reconcile the depravity of this. Marinate on how many complicit people comprise the ecosystem of Kelly’s hothouse for all this to grow: guards, drivers, lackeys, cooks, assistants, managers, record executives, (his) family members. I’m thinking now about his incarcerated oldest brother and his older sister. He was nearly orgasmic describing his relief at Kelly’s June 2008 acquittal on child pornography charges for a videotape of the singer allegedly paying then urinating on a then-12-year-old girl. The sad, sorry sick specter of Bill Cosby’s insatiable appetite for having unresponsive and non-consensual sex with the hordes of women who came forward is proof R. Kelly is prosecutable. That is, if there is a district attorney in Cook County, Illinois, Fulton County, Georgia, or Broward County, Florida, who gives one good goddamn about the safety, security and inalienable rights of black American women. And what of the treatment of victims of sex crimes? Why did she wait so long? Same reason you don’t go immediately to the doctor, reprimand your children, confront your boss or get your car fixed at the first sign of trouble. Embarrassment. Fear. Shame. Fatigue. Depression. Black Twitterverse and black Facebook are lit, pinging with finger pointing
— mere distractions from the victims, the evilness of the allegations against R. Kelly and the apathy still lulling black folks to sleep, to the dance floor, to streaming his music. We’ve all been seduced by R. Kelly, too. The thing pedophiles love more than an unprotected, gullible victim is people who will find their own reasons to look at what the pedophile is doing, then look away. We’ve served him well. We kept quiet because “Ignition,” “Step In the Name of Love” or “I Believe I Can Fly” is our shit. This isn’t my first time being sickened by R. Kelly. In an earlier version of this column
With the airing and public flailing of Surviving R. Kelly, Kelly is being unequivocally exposed as the darkly exploitative pedophile many of us blacks have known he is for decades. Decades.”
years ago in this very space I called, to no avail, for black radio to quit playing Kelly’s music in the wake of the leak — no pun intended — of the now-infamous “pee tape.” Black lives must only matter when they’re men killed in epidemic proportions. Now the ground is swelling with blowback against Kelly. His record company dropped him, refusing to release new music until he’s cleared; a former manager turned himself in to answer charges of threatening the family of a Kelly accuser. Further, Kelly owes $80,000 in back rent for the Chicago studio alleged to be the site of untold alleged assaults. Maybe we’re close(r) to punishment. There’s no real justice. For the record, I’ve always hated Kelly’s music. It’s rife with clichés, saturated by banal carnality. Turns out he’s been singing about what he’s allegedly done to his victims. I write about what America’s doing to us. See how deeply we need one another? Contact Kathy Y. Wilson: letters@citybeat.com
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NEWS Can the Terrace Plaza Find New Life Through Historic Designation? The landmark Modernist hotel is one of the first of its kind. A new proposal would give it local landmark status — even as it sits in legal limbo. BY N I C K SWA R T S EL L
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incinnati City Council member David Mann has filed an application with the city's Historic Conservation Board seeking to make downtown's Terrace Plaza Hotel a local historic landmark, a move that could provide more protections as developers eye redevelopment of the Modernist building. The proposal comes as at least one developer eyes big changes for the mostlyvacant building, the ownership of which is currently caught up in legal limbo. Constructed in 1948, the Plaza was the first International Style hotel to be built in the United States and was one of the first hotel construction projects launched after World War II. Its prominent place at 15 W. Sixth St. downtown and its innovative interior and exterior design belied Cincinnati's conservative reputation at the time. Filled with Modernist art, futuristic features like push-button elevators, a television in every room, guest-operated climate control and a distinctive eighth-floor terrace supported by a block-long, windowless facade that housed department stores, the building was a premonition of the coming sleek aesthetics of the 1950s and beyond. What's more, the majority of the design work was completed by a 24-year-old female architect named Natalie de Blois, who launched her career working for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, now a major architectural firm, on its first hotel project. But the 20-story structure has been largely vacant for more than a decade, save ground-floor retailers like Batsakes
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Hat Shop. There are numerous structural and aesthetic fixes that need to be made — boarded-up windows need to be replaced, plants are growing from the structure, key operational components are missing from the building and more. Plus, the former hotel's future is tied up in litigation between two competing buyers. Despite those challenges, Mann says the building should be kept intact because it is hugely significant to the story of Cincinnati. "I think it's important that the Terrace Plaza be preserved as it is," he said at a news conference at the Cincinnati Art Museum in front of "Mural of Cincinnati," a Modernist mural by artist Saul Steinberg that once graced the hotel's restaurant. "As you research the history of this building and learn about what it meant to this community and architecturally to the world, it is an amazing story. This is the first postWorld War II hotel like this. It came to have national significance. It had a wonderful female architect who began her career with this building. The Emery family made
sure it was produced and constructed in a way that respected what we would expect in our community. They brought together artists and famous sculptors." Mann has personal connections to the hotel. He says he learned about his first election win — by a slim 430-vote margin — at 4 a.m. after hours spent waiting for returns in a hotel room at the Terrace Plaza. "I have memories of all these things at the Terrace Plaza," he said. "Dining at the Gourmet Room. Folks ice skating on the terrace. Haircuts in the basement and dining in the basement in the cafeteria." Mann gave credit for the landmark effort to members of the American Institute of Architects, the Cincinnati Preservation Association, Heritage Ohio and other groups who have worked toward the listing. "These historic buildings all tell a story," Cincinnati Preservation Association Executive Director Paul Muller said at the news conference. "That's one of the reasons they resonate with people so much. The Terrace Plaza tells a different story than Over-theRhine or Music Hall or Union Terminal. It
tells a really important part of Cincinnati's history, which is our role in innovation. That's really something that happened in Cincinnati. People went to sleep thinking it was the end of World War II and woke up thinking they were in a George Jetson future. Everything was push-button, no elevator operators. There was modern art. This building really shook the world. The Terrace Plaza set a new standard for how the world could be shaped by Modernism, both in functionality and in the arts, and it's really important that it be preserved." But there could be plenty of complications ahead for any effort to redevelop the building. A group called JNY Capital purchased the property in August, and another prospective buyer, Anderson Birkla, promptly filed a lawsuit against JNY and the building's former owners. That company had been working to purchase the building, going so far as to draw up plans for a $61 million, mixed-used CONTINUES ON PAGE 09
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Transit advocates with the Better Bus Coalition say they will pursue an amendment to Cincinnati's charter that would boost the amount the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority gets for its Metro bus service from the city's earnings tax. The amendment would boost the portion of the city's income tax that pays for Metro from 0.3 percent to 0.5 percent. That money could only be used on Metro — not the streetcar — under the proposed amendment. The current 0.3 percent tax generates about $55 million a year for SORTA. Metro could get about $90 million under the tax boost, assuming the city's income tax receipts stay steady. Better Bus Coalition President Cam Hardy says the group wants to put the amendment before voters in November this year, and will be hiring organizers to do door knocking and help collect the more than 6,000 signatures needed to get the amendment on the ballot. The push comes after SORTA's Board of Directors opted last year not to pursue a Hamilton County sales tax levy that would have created a county-wide revenue source for bus service. Proceeds from Cincinnati's earnings tax have provided most of the money to operate Metro since 1973, an unusual arrangement for a major city. "The Better Bus Coalition is frustrated with the outright lies that have come from the SORTA Board," Hardy said via an email. "For at least 8 years they have been punting this issue, leaving bus riders to have to deal with a very inadequate system. We recognize that the problem is bigger than Cincinnati, but while City Hall, the county and the unions fight, we will lead the charge in asking Cincinnati residents to tax themselves a little more so we can
have 24-hour bus service, 15-minute frequencies on most routes and more importantly the budget shortfall will be filled. As a bus rider myself, I think it's important that this issue goes to the taxpayers and then we can let them decide. We have been dictated to long enough when it comes Metro bus to this issue. We will be PH OTO: NIC K SWARTSELL heard." The group estimates that the increase would cost a person in Cincinnati making $40,000 a year — slightly above the city's median income — roughly an additional $6.67 a month. Currently, those who work in Cincinnati pay 2.1 percent for the city's overall earnings tax — the city's main revenue source. Beside the city's earnings tax, the bulk of the rest of the money Metro uses comes from bus fares ($18.9 million in 2017) and federal sources ($11.5 million). Ohio ranks 45th among states when it comes to public dollars per capita spent on transit, even though it ranks 14th in ridership. In 2015, Ohio, the nation’s seventh-most populous state, spent just 63 cents per person on
A crowd of a few hundred braved the cold rain on Saturday to gather under the Purple People Bridge at Sawyer Point for a last-minute rally and march to protest for women’s rights. Cincinnati Socialist Alternative, Democratic Socialists of America Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky and the local chapter of the International Socialist Organization organized the event in about a week after organizers with the Ohio Women’s March chapter announced an event they were planning would be canceled for logistics and financial reasons.
public transit. In contrast, every other one of the nation’s 10 most-populous states spent dollars, not cents, per person. In 2017, for example, SORTA got just $800,000 from the state of Ohio. SORTA, which faces a roughly $184 million deficit in coming years that could result in continued fare hikes or service reductions, could opt to put the Hamilton County tax levy on either the May 7 or Nov. 5 ballot this year. A levy at the .9 percent level could fund major improvements like bus rapid transit lines, 24-hour service on major lines, increased bus frequency and new routes. If county voters approved CONTINUES ON PAGE 09
Cincinnati City Council Votes to Include Senior Services in Human Services Funding
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Cincinnati City Council Jan. 16 voted to make services for seniors one of the issues it prioritizes for the city's United Way-administered human services fund. The legislation comes after the OTR Senior Services Center, which has provided meals and a place to socialize for older residents of Overthe-Rhine, nearly closed in November. The center once got as much as $116,000 in city funding, but that ended in 2015 after dwindling for years. That, combined with cuts to
the funding that the center received from United Way, put the center on shaky financial ground. Cincinnati Area Senior Services covers all operating and maintenance costs on the building even though it is city-owned. The city eventually stepped in and provided $50,000 in emergency funding to keep the center open, and is in the process of approving a new, no-cost lease with CASS for the city-owned facility that will let the nonprofit rent out the building's second floor as a revenue source. Sittenfeld, however, says there needs to
be more structural changes to the way the city funds organizations like CASS so the senior center doesn't find itself in the same position again. "What we do not want is to be back in the same situation year after year," Sittenfeld said at a news conference at the senior center announcing the human services legislation. In the last three years, the center has received no money from the city as the focus for human services funding has shifted to other
areas, including workforce development. That funding, which is allocated to service organizations with advice from the United Way, has in the past few years been set aside for violence prevention, addressing homelessness and workforce development. Council member David Mann joined his colleagues in voting for the legislation, but pointed out that Sittenfeld's legislation doesn't automatically address the senior center's long-term funding issues and said that council could also vote to include other priorities in the future.
The Women’s March started in 2017 to protest the inauguration of President Donald Trump and drew thousands of people locally. While this year’s event was smaller than those in the past two years, it was high energy, and speakers from all three organizations had plenty to talk about, from national issues like the wage gap between men and women and recent and ongoing teacher’s union strikes in Los Angeles, Kentucky and elsewhere to local issues like Cincinnati’s battle over tent cities for those experiencing homelessness this summer and proposed deregulation of Ohio River pollution controls by multi-state commission ORSANCO. After remarks from organizers, attendees joined a march through the southern portion of downtown, chanting and carrying rain-soaked signs. “It’s been two years since Trump was elected,” ISO organizer Ashley Theissen said. “These have been two years of attacks on everyone in this country except for the ruling class. He’s gone after the last remaining shreds of the safety nets that protect the working class. He has slashed environmental regulations that protect our water and air. He has banned countless Muslims and refugees from entering our country. He’s attacked LGBTQ people and Title IX protections. These attacks are all a part of a larger strategy to divide and conquer us. We must understand that strategy and build robust democratic movements that fight back against their violence and exploitation. It’s been two years since Trump was inaugurated, and they’ve been two years of struggle and resistance.”
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a levy at that level, Better Bus Coalition's proposed city charter amendment stipulates that the city's earnings tax dedicated to Metro would decrease to .1 percent. However, the likelihood that the board will vote to put a levy on the May 7 primary election ballot is diminishing. It didn't vote to do so at its monthly meeting Jan. 15, and its next meeting, Feb. 19, is after the Feb. 6 Hamilton County Board of Election's deadline for ballot issues for the primary. The board could call a special session to vote on a May levy before that deadline, opt to wait until November to put the levy on the ballot, or not do so at all. The deadline for a November levy is Aug. 7. The Better Bus Coalition says the funding, wherever it comes from, is badly needed. Transit accessibility to jobs increased in Cincinnati by 6.78 percent in 2017, according to a report by the University of Minnesota’s Accessibility Observatory. But that improvement is just a start for a region where most jobs aren’t accessible by public
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transit at all. Thousands of riders on SORTA’s Metro system face long, convoluted commutes, some riding for more than an hour and taking transfers to get from one Cincinnati neighborhood to another just a few miles away. Those riders include people like Whitney Harmon, whom CityBeat spoke to in 2017 for a story on Metro. Harmon rides the bus an hour each way from her home in Winton Terrace to her job as a cook downtown. Others face even longer commutes. Of the Cincinnati metropolitan area’s 1,018,914 jobs, just 2,157 are accessible within 20 minutes, according to the Accessibility Observatory's report. Those numbers are lower than Ohio’s other big cities, and the gap gets even bigger for jobs accessible within 40 to 60 minutes. Both Columbus and Cleveland have more than 74,500 jobs reachable by transit in that time. Despite having more jobs overall, the Cincinnati metropolitan area has just 48,793 jobs you can reach via public transit in an hour.
redevelopment of the property. That plan, however, calls for stripping the Terrace Plaza's unique windowless brick facade — a move preservationists say would destroy the character of the building. Birkla's lawsuit currently sits with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Judge Michael Barrett. Representatives from Birkla have said that they understand the concerns about the building's historic integrity, but also say that the structure presents a towering redevelopment challenge and that it simply isn't feasible to rehab the Terrace Plaza with the current seven-story windowless brick facade. There aren't many tenants out there for that amount of space without windows, the firm says. But historic preservationists disagree and say that Birkla's proposed changes could cause the building to lose its place on the National Register of Historic Places. "An alteration as extreme as removing all the brick from a building like the Terrace Plaza would change the physical
integrity of the building to such a great degree that it would, in my opinion, jeopardize the National Register listing,'' former Cincinnati Historic Conservation Board member Beth Sullebarger told The Cincinnati Enquirer last year. Mann points out the building's second floor once had windows and says he's seen credible plans that would put parking on the other windowless floors. There is also an economic case to be made for preserving the building, the Cincinnati Preservation Association’s Muller says. "If it isn't historic preservation, we immediately lose historic federal tax credits, which could cover 20 percent of the project costs, and the potential for Ohio tax credits, which are 25 percent," he says. "The argument that it's either economic development or preservation died a long time ago in Cincinnati. Preservation is economic development and we've proved it. The Terrace Plaza can do that again."
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Look, we probably don’t need to do much to convince you to drink a beer (that is: if you do drink alcohol, don’t have a gluten intolerance, etc.). And our city is overflowing with local options. We were actually recently named the fourth best city for beer drinkers in America by some survey — although we like to think we’re No. 1 — outranking Seattle, Boulder, Colorado and Milwaukee because of our plethora of unique local brews. While it’s easy to toss back a six-pack at home, there’s nothing better than seeing where your beer was born with your own eyes and grabbing a fresh pint from the taproom bar. Cincinnati is #blessed to have a thriving craft beer community where drinkers win when they patronize the spaces that make our city so very hoppy. Here is a list of some of the essential breweries and taprooms for fans of local beer and the recommended beers to drink there. Note: This is not a complete list of places to grab a beer in the city or all of Cincinnati’s breweries. Please check with the taproom for the availability of each listed brew.
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Just close enough to lure Over-the-Rhine foot traffic, Pendleton’s 3 Points is an easy and design-forward destination for a casual pint. Predicated on three points — art, experience and beer — and located at the intersection of three points — Reading Road and Liberty and Main streets — Cincinnati artists interested in more exposure should look up this brewery: 3 Points utilizes art produced by locals to promote each beer in their portfolio and also to decorate the taproom. The art builds community and creates an engaging space, which can also be used for co-working during the day (doors open at 9 a.m. MondayFriday). “We want there to be something for everyone, so that everyone can enjoy Pendleton,” says Aaron Westendorf, the brewery’s marketing manager. “Along with the beer we make, we also proudly serve a full bar offering of wine and cocktails. In early 2019 we will also be opening our fried chicken restaurant, CHX, attached to the brewery, giving people a true all-around experience.” What to try: Origami, a “Post Coast IPA” that unfolds nicely on the palate with original tropical artwork by local printmaker Matthew Dayler, whose work can also be found wrapped around 3 Points’ bar face. 3 Points Urban Brewery PHOTOS: HAILEY BOLLINGER
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Visit the brewery during wintertime and upon entering it feels like you’ve found refuge from a storm. “Our taproom was designed to be warm and inviting — a place you want to stay for a while,” says co-owner Mike Burton. Their beers are inspired by traditional German styles and brewmaster Jeff Cosgrove fastidiously adheres to the methods and recipes that made Old World lagers and pilsners so especially crushable and delicious. The brewery’s name is taken from a historic land purchase by Revolutionary War officer Major William Mason, who bought the 16 lots of land that later developed into modern day Mason. Just as their beer is steeped in historic tradition, their name also pays homage to the history of the city where they brew. The taproom also houses Mad Monks Pizza Co., operated by the owner of Habanero in Clifton. What to try: The Major, a pilsner for the ages. “If you don’t like that, you don’t like beer,” Cosgrove says.
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Fans of Old World-style beers will feel right at home in this taproom, which specializes in European ale and lager recipes. “All who enter experience personal service, fun activities like trivia and music, food trucks and, most of all, a place to relax and enjoy friends and family,” says co-founder Doug Menkedick. Named for its location 13 miles “below” Cincinnati, the space is right on the Ohio River and boasts 13 taps behind a 20-seater bar. With a corner pub-vibe, their small-batch beers can be enjoyed with friends, family and dogs — or in the beer garden when the weather warms. What to try: Lock & Dam #37, a Scotch ale that’s malty, deep in color and well balanced.
Ludlow, Kentucky’s nonexistent craft beer scene sent in the clowns, leading to the launch of Bircus Brewing Co., a branch of an original concept launched in Ghent, Belgium. Pronounce it like “beercuss,” a hybrid of beer and circus, as the brew shares the limelight with carnival performances at the taproom. “The world of the circus it not quite as old as beer, but in a very crowded space, Bircus aims to differentiate with an experience that is unique to our region,” says Paul Miller, “Chief Goof-Officer” of the brewery. Stop by for a real circus experience from exciting regional performers, or book Bircus — and its traveling beer trailer with rooftop performance capabilities — to come to you. Performers can do everything from breath fire to fly on the trapeze. Miller also just purchased a school bus to take patrons around a Northern Kentucky brewery loop so you can drink while they drive. What to try: The Bearded Lady, a bready kölsch with orange whiffs. Handsome and beautiful.
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It all started with the story of an infamous Kentucky outlaw: Bad Tom confessed to killing six men before meeting his maker at the scaffolds in Jackson, Kentucky — “bad whiskey and bad women” were to blame, so he said. Today, Bad Tom Smith Brewing (founded by a distant relative) harkens back to that outlaw legacy with the motto of “Bad ass in a glass.” Their East End taproom is set to expand in the near future, but as of now their “Bad Ass Beer Club” grants members unlimited $3 pints of approved beers on the tap list (for a small membership fee), along with a great selection of branded swag. A second taproom can be found in Cleveland, Ohio. What to try: Jailbreak Churro Brown Ale — flavored like a dessert that can be found in the desert, you won’t want to desert this drink after your first sip.
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Arguably one of the best reasons for Cincinnati beer drinkers to cross the Roebling Bridge into Covington, Braxton has made quite an impression on the local brewing scene. Currently undergoing a $5 million expansion, which includes the construction of a rooftop patio, the taproom and brewery serves more than beer and spirits: it’s also a cultural landmark thanks to its widespread success. Rooted in the ethos and innovation forged in a Midwestern garage — founder Evan Rouse started homebrewing when he was just 16, before he could even taste his creations — Braxton’s constant evolution has yielded a Braxton Labs location in the Party Source, for super experimental brews; distribution in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee; and a forthcoming Braxton-made Vive hard seltzer. What to try: Storm, a golden cream ale available all year round, could easily become the default six-pack you bring to parties.
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“The ultimate goal of Brink is to share our love of craft beer with the community,” says co-founder Sarah McGarry. “It was really important to us to find a location that allowed for us to be an intricate part of the neighborhood fabric and we have exactly that at our home in College Hill.” The gathering space is loaded with features encouraging interaction, including a 20-seater community table, reclaimed-wood bar and a gigantic Scrabble board that’s very popular with patrons after a few pints from the brewery’s wide-reaching tap list. Head to the bathroom to see more than three decades’ worth of collected beer labels from Uncle Jack — it was his fridge, chock full of artisan beers, and his neighborly values that inspired the McGarrys to open Brink in February 2017. What to try: Damocles. One of Brink’s focuses for 2019 is to collaborate with other breweries and this milky and flavorful Black IPA was brewed with Bellevue’s Darkness Brewing.
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Beer is a common ground between many different kinds of people, so this brewery’s name is not a reflection of the beer’s quality but instead serves to encourage the idea that the taproom be treated like a common area, where anyone is welcome. That’s essentially the reason Mark and Amy Lortz opened their taproom and brewery in downtown Mason, to both nurture the community and thrive off its resources. “We rely heavily on local ingredients and inspiration, including coffee locally roasted, honey locally sourced and hops that are produced mostly in the state of Ohio,” Mark says. “We strive to continue to find more and more ingredients that can be provided to us from regional sources.” What to try: Maggs 59, a honey ale named for their daughter and her lacrosse jersey number. It has a 3.1 percent ABV, which makes it easy to throw several back.
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This 1860s malt house taproom features a selection of brews now synonymous with Cincinnati craft beer and our strong German heritage — Christian Moerlein immigrated to the Queen City from Bavaria and launched his brewery in 1853. (It closed for a while after Prohibition but was resurrected in 1981, and was the first American beer to pass the 16th-century Reinheitsgebot Bavarian Purity Law.) Ask your prostmeister, aka your bartender in the taproom, for a tour of the brewing area while you enjoy something made under their roof and you’ll get a good education on what a successful brewery looks like. This is a big player in Cincinnati’s beer culture, home to the springtime Bockfest beer (and goat) festival and also home to Wienerwurst Mike’s Frankfurtary, which serves up encased meats like brats and metts. What to try: OTR, an American red ale, amber in color and pleasantly hoppy.
What started as homebrewing experimentation between friends led to the opening of Darkness Brewing, so the spirit of adventure is still quite alive in the Bellevue taproom, located just down the street from Party Source. Their specialty is dark beers (you could say they have a heart of darkness). CityBeat’s official recommendation is to become a regular patron of the bar so that, years down the line, you can walk in and say, “Hello Darkness, my old friend.” What to try: Man on the Moo, a milk stout that’s sure to win over drinkers who “don’t like” dark beer.
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Founded in 2015 by brewers Tony Meyer and Chris Frede, two science professionals turned stay-at-home dads, DogBerry was built on a search for happiness and a passion for sharing good beer. With fresh ingredients from local and regional producers, DogBerry quickly outgrew their original taproom and had to expand into a larger space — complete with picnic tables, couches and skee-ball. What to try: DogBerry offers several “smoked” beers. Campfire Story is a smoked porter nitro with a mild cherry wood smoke taste on the backend. A little sweet, a little smoky.
This brewery has an excellent kitchen to complement their line of beers and makes for a satisfying table experience. If you’d like to stay on your feet while you enjoy a few pints, Fifty West has turned a stretch of Wooster Pike into a veritable outdoor recreation corridor. Across the street from the flagship brewpub sits Fifty West Canoe & Kayak, Fifty West Cycling and Fifty West Production Works (home to six sand volleyball courts). All are geared toward building community through shared experiences, which include drinking craft beer and getting outside: It’s all about an active lifestyle, says brewery co-owner Bobby Slattery. What to try: Doom Pedal, a hazy white ale that’s cheerful and clean drinking.
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Named by co-founders Bob and Betty Bollas for the Fibonacci Sequence — a concept found in math, nature, classical architecture and even the hop plant itself — the nanobrewery has a lot of exciting developments set for spring of this year. “Before Fibonacci opened, it was my vision to operate an urban farm alongside the brewery,” Betty says. “A little less than four years later, this vision will become a reality through Fibonacci. We hope that the Mount Healthy community — and the Cincinnati community as a whole — will join us in celebrating the expansion which will allow us to have a separate private event space, Airbnb rooms, a beer garden and our urban farm with chickens and goats.” What to try: Horapha, a saison farmhouse ale made with locally sourced Thai basil, honey and lemon.
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Bradley Plank, Jim Klosterman and Joe Sierra, the trio behind Blue Ash-based Fretboard Brewing Company, seek the perfect marriage of their two passions — music and beer — by providing creation spaces for local musicians to rattle off riffs while grabbing brews at the taproom. What could have simply been a traditional German-bier-inspired brewery was electrified into an incredibly active live music venue with a pro grade sound system. Fretboard’s main stage hosts live performances nearly every night, putting an emphasis on the sort of rootsy Blues tunes and Americana that are nearly synonymous with microbrewed beverages. Maybe the consistent barrage of sonic waves positively affect fermentation? What to try: Vlad (the ImPilsner), a riff on Dracula’s original alias. Clean and flavorful with absolutely no blood in the recipe.
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This straightforward taproom sits you right next to the production facility so you can ponder exactly how many pints are in one of those gigantic tanks as you sip an undetermined fraction of its total volume. What to try: Black & Blue, a blueberry oatmeal stout — we all know the best part about oatmeal is that it keeps you regular, so it’s a good thing this beer blend is available year-round.
Originally a brewer supply store, this family-owned business recently celebrated its 10th anniversary as a microbrewery. On top of the excellent rotating beer list available in the taproom, Listermann is an invaluable resource to local brewers thanks to the equipment, consulting and encouragement offered by the family. “We brew beers throughout the year with a portion of our proceeds going to various causes,” says marketing rep Kristen Ballinger. “This past year we have worked with the Cincinnati Zoo, King Records, Elementz, Women Helping Women and the Cincinnati Art Museum on beers where we have donated proceeds of our draft and bottle sales.” Listermann is also home to Renegade Grille, a static location of Renegade Street Eats food truck, and has local Skinny Piggy Kombucha on tap. What to try: Nutcase Ale, malty and flavored with peanut butter — bring your own fruit jam to pair.
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Founded by brothers-in-law Dan Lynch and Joe Brenner, Milford’s Little Miami Brewing Company sits on the banks of its namesake river, pouring 11 beers alongside a selection of brick-oven pizzas. The small-batch brewery offers 16 different brews on tap, from classics to experimentals and seasonals made with real fruit, like their Juicy Fruit IPA made with passion fruit. What to try: Pterodactyl is worth a sip based on its name alone. It’s a classic Bavarian wheat beer infused with hints of banana and clove.
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If you were to look past the wide availability of their beers around the city and only base your opinion on the taproom experience, MadTree would still rank high. “With 32 taps in the taproom, we are constantly brewing new beers with different flavor profiles as we continue to explore beer — and non-beer — flavors,” says Mike Stuart, who runs the brewery’s human resources and social media. “And it’s not just the brewers that are leading this charge: employees from all over the brewery have opportunities to create and brew their own recipes.” The gigantic Oakley taproom features a 10,000-square-foot beer garden and more than enough space to accommodate all the beer-drinking, cornhole-playing, dog-loving humans who want to visit. What to try: Happy Amber — good body and a sweet finish.
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Their taps show an appreciation for craft beer staples with subtle nuances that don’t distract from the original intentions of a traditional glass of beer but indulge the many flavor extrapolations one can gather from a simple pint. Distillation is an upcoming addition to Northern Row’s repertoire, so cocktails are waiting for those who don’t want a good beer. The taproom will open soon, but for now their beers can be found in bars and restaurants all over town. What to try: Barleywine; a challenging drink to make well, but not hard to enjoy.
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Named for the first day Ohio was recognized as a state, March First Brewing and Distilling opened in 2017 and boasts an impressive variety of drinks made on the premises, including beer, cider, whiskey, schnapps, vodka, rum and hard seltzer. The current taproom is soon to become their event space, while a new 4,000-squarefoot taproom is planned for the near future. What to try: Traditional cider — crisp, semisweet and effervescently juicy.
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A brewpub at its finest, right down the street from Queen City Comics and Everybody’s Records. The kitchen challenges nearby Gaslight Cafe for best burger in Pleasant Ridge (but old school locals know better) and the beer, wine and cider selection has something for everyone. Keep an eye out for their new development going in next door — the Fermentorium — where the brewers will experiment with aged brews in barrels sourced from spirit and wine production. What to try: C.R.E.A.M., a dry hopped cream ale that pays homage to the Wu Tang Clan — a trend among Cincinnati brewers.
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The taproom is minimalistic. There are places to sit — including wooden pallet couches — therefore, there are places to drink. While some distractions like board games and giant Jenga are around, the main draw is designed to be the drinks on tap. “We focus on beer first,” says brewer Jason Surniak. “We are not about glitz, glam or gimmicks or giant shiny tanks staring you in the face. We are a small-batch craft brewery that is focused on serving high-quality beer that is true to style, where every beer is the experience… the way it should be.” What to try: James Nut Brown, a slightly bitter brown ale with no shortage of soul.
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Some out-of-towners might not even know there is a Cincinnati outside of Rhinegeist. This brewery has taken over the local beer scene in recent years thanks in part to their phenomenal branding and, overall, thanks to consistently solid beers. The taproom is like an adult playground with so much room for activities. If you get hungry, try a burger from downstairs Sartre, delivered to you via pneumatic tube (just like The Jetsons). We live in a golden age of convenience. What to try: String Theory, if you can find any of the limited release. This funky blonde ale drinks like a dry pét-nat with plenty of funk.
There’s no need to truck over to Boston for fresh Sam Adams. This taproom — across from the Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewery — features indoor and outdoor space, spans nearly 9,000 square feet and offers an array of unique beers brewed both onsite and across the street. These include fan favorites like the Cincy-inspired 513, Boston Lager and Summer Ale. “We’ve been dreaming of opening a taproom in the neighborhood since we purchased the brewery 21 years ago, so we could share our beers with local drinkers,” says Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch. “Cincinnati is my hometown with such a rich brewing history and I’ve seen our city blossom as a craft beer mecca that is home to some of the finest breweries and taprooms in the country.” What to try: Coffee Pale Ale, a taproom exclusive that’ll perk you right up.
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Step into the Barrel House (aka the taproom) and two of the best things in the world are before you: retro arcade games and fresh, delicious beer. “We really pride ourselves on having a style for all palates. We also do a lot of blending work at the taps — Lemon Bar + Raspberry Flicker is amazing — to ensure each of our guests who are looking for a beer get exactly what they want,” says Lindsey Roeper, CEO of the brewery. This is an essential stopping point for even the most casual beer drinker, because local beer pairs wonderfully with Tetris. What to try: Roebling Nitro Porter; tastes like a vanilla latte with a kick in the right direction.
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Sonder Brewing built its brewery and taproom on what was a vacant lot consisting of a 40-foot mound of dirt and a fire hydrant a few miles away from Kings Island. Their grand opening was Oct. 27. This new brewery not only boasts an impressive taproom and brew facility, but the quality of their beer is next-level considering the very young age of the company. “While Sonder does not shy away from producing any style or flavor of beer, like our Mango Milkshake IPA, Belgian Wit and Tiramisu Stout, we have a passion for brewing traditional German styles with 100-percent German ingredients as well, like Zauber, our traditional Zwickelbier Lager,” says Jennifer Meissner, the brewery’s VP. What to try: Send It!, a brut IPA that fans of dry sparkling wine will cozy right up to.
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Serving up an eclectic blend of craft beer mainstays and funkier experiments, this brewery taproom is large, open and modern, making it a great gathering place for the community. The folks in Columbia Tusculum convene at Streetside Brewery not only for the myriad events scheduled throughout the week, but, of course, for the beers. “Our brewery philosophy is to continually offer new and exciting varieties,” says managing brewer and owner Garrett Hickey. “While we’re known for a handful of staples and customer favorites, we always strive to bring something new to the table.” People really gravitate toward their weirder brews like Cereal Milk, a milkshake blonde with blueberry and strawberry, and Robe, a red velvet donut stout collaboration with Holtman’s Donuts. What to try: Goseface Killah, a Wu-Tang Claninspired plum gose that ain’t nothin’ ta fuck wit’.
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Two breweries, same loyalties. Taft’s Brewing Co. renovated a historic church for the Ale House in OTR, which led to an impressive home base for the company; while the Brewpourium in an old streetcar warehouse feels more like a traditional brewpub. The beer in both is excellent, so when deciding which location to visit, ask yourself this: Would you rather have a tri-tip steak or pizza? Go to Taft’s Ale House for the former and the Brewpourium for the latter. The Brewpourium’s New Haven, Connecticut-style apizza is some of the best pizza in the city. New Haven “apizza” is a crispy and coal-fired version of Neapolitan pizza the brewery chose to offer over other styles (e.g. New York, Chicago) because William Howard Taft — former president, Cincinnati native and brewery namesake — went to Yale in New Haven. What to try: Culebra Cut, a brown ale with a toasted coconut finish.
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Swine City is Fairfield’s first and only brewery — so far. Helmed by owners Dan and Debby Ebben, both native Fairfielders, the 5,000-square-foot open layout and acre-and-a-half of land are a family-friendly community space. “They have two children of their own and know how hard it is to find a place to bring the kids and hang out after a long day at work,” says taproom manager Christopher Schulz. The brewery frequently plays with sippable styles, so taproom selections vary from IPAs and stouts to sours and cream ales. What to try: Good Enough for Me Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Amber. Schulz says the brew, fermented over golden raisins, is a fan favorite.
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Ironically, there’s not much Irish-inspired beer being brewed by Urban Artifact in the lower level of St. Patrick’s church and, if there was any green beer, it’d only be the result of a particular fruit variety. “Our team is dedicated to balanced flavor combinations, focused on highlighting the amazing qualities and blends of different fruit and food flavors in beer,” says Scott Hand, Urban Artifact’s chief of organization. Best known for their blend of sours and ales, the brewers at Urban Artifact have a large variety of different beers for you to sample. Their live music program is excellent, hosting solid local and touring acts, and check out radioartifact. com for their very own radio programming. What to try: Sliderule, a chocolate raspberry gose that’s a great starting point for someone new to sours.
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When you walk into this large taproom, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting when you order a beer off the tap list. “We don’t give any of our beers a name,” says head brewer Colin Foy. “Our German-style Hefeweizen is simply called ‘Hefeweizen;’ our Session IPA is simply ‘Session IPA.’ With one glance, a customer can know exactly what will be inside that can or keg. We’re hoping to be known as a brewery that dependably brews exceptional, classic styles, as well as the occasional release of something extra-special.” What to try: Double IPA — it’s so bitter it’ll make your eyes water. That’s a good thing to some folks.
Lauded for their high-quality beer and close ties with the community, Woodburn seems to be in the midst of a transition that has drawn some criticism and grist for the rumor mill, with original head brewer and former co-owner Chris Mitchell no longer with the company. Regardless, the brewery is keeping on keeping on: they announced a biergarten expansion in November; are maintaining regular taproom hours and creative craft beer lineup; and have partnered again with Krohn Conservatory for a new collaborative beer — a Blood Orange Cream Ale — using Krohn-grown produce. What to try: The 9.3 percent ABV chocolate cherry or chocolate mint imperial stout.
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Cincinnatians who are at least twice the legal drinking age may remember the omnipresence of Wiedemann Bohemian Special Pilsner cans at every family gathering back in the day. Well, “back in the day” is back, so to speak, as Wiedemann has reopened under new owners and a whole new recipe book. Betsy and Jon Newberry are responsible for reviving the brand and have converted a former funeral home into one of Cincinnati’s most charming brewery/taprooms. The full kitchen offers enough to encourage an entire day to be spent sampling their modernized interpretations of Wiedemann beer brewed since 1870. “We live in a city built on brands,” says Jon, “and we’re honored to be able to revive one of Cincinnati’s most-storied brands and keep it going hopefully for another 150 years.” What to try: A “half & half” of Royal Amber and Blonde Ale, an idea introduced to CityBeat by Betsy.
This taproom’s proximity to Newport on the Levee makes it an ideal destination for shoppers who’d like to have a pit-stop pint. Traditional English, Irish and Scottish beers are the house specialty, though the draft list is no stranger to IPAs, wheats and blonde ales. “We don’t rely on trends or gimmicks to influence the beers we do. Every beer we do is a good, drinkable beer,” says Karen Schiltz, who owns Wooden Cask with her husband Randy. And it’s true, too. There are no illusions about what you’ll get when you order a beer, as the drink’s essential essence is reached with each draft on tap. What to try: Yorkshire English Pub Ale Nitro — it’ll quell your inner soccer hooligan.
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MUSIC: Celtgrass originators We Banjo 3 play the Ludlow Garage. See Sound Advice on page 44.
VISUAL ART: The World Illuminated: Highlights of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s Lantern Slide Collection showcases the magical photographic slides from the library’s archives. See feature on page 32.
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traditional toast to the haggis — during which Burns’ commemorative poem to the Scottish national dish will be read — with alcohol and more. Opt for a VIP ticket and get access to a Scottish buffet, welcome cocktail and passed appetizers. Make sure to iron your nicest kilt for this authentic gathering. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Free admission; $39.95 VIP. Nicholson’s, 625 Walnut St., Downtown, nicholsonspub. com. — BEN REES
successful solo career and worked on successful projects like Gnarls Barkley. Goodie Mob returned in 2013 with the album Age Against the Machine and has been doing sporadic reunion jaunts ever since. Joining Goodie Mob for its Cincinnati show are a pair of hometown Hip Hop greats — Triiibe and Sons of Silverton. 8 p.m. Wednesday. $40. Top Cats, 2820 Vine St., Corryville, topcatscincy.com. — MIKE BREEN
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MUSIC: Funk/Fusion ensemble Lettuce plays Madison Theater. See Sound Advice on page 44. COMEDY: Dave Ross Dave Ross was a standup comedy fan who had no plans of becoming a comic. Instead, he began a career as a radio DJ before figuring out that the station’s
management really didn’t care about the air staff. A colleague decided to try stand-up, so Ross figured he should, too. Comfortable behind a radio mic, it took him a little time to get his stage legs. Today, he headlines comedy clubs across the country. Most of his comedy is drawn from his personal life. “My roommate asked if I wanted to go to his dance-fighting class,” he tells an audience. “I would love to go to the Two Things That Made High School Suck Class. Why don’t we combine two more things that embarrass me on their own? ‘Dude, come to the bar tomorrow night — it’s Job Interview-Ask to Borrow Money Night!’” Through Sunday. $8-$14. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery, gobananascomedy.com. — P.F. WILSON
EVENT: S’mores + Beer Pairing at Braxton It’s a sweet winter indulgence for the craft beer and craft marshmallow enthusiast. This grown-up s’mores party features handmade marshmallows from Quaintrelle Confections paired with Braxton beers for five courses of old-fashioned sweets and suds. The menu includes Storm cream ale paired with a cinnamoncaramel s’more, Blown Gasket porter paired with a peanut butter-cup s’more and Wintertrip pineapple Berliner weisse paired with a lemon bar s’more. But wait, there’s’more: Doors open at 6 p.m. for a welcome pint. RSVP required. 6-8 p.m. Thursday. $30. Braxton Brewing Co., 27 W. Seventh St., Covington, braxtonbrewing.com. — MAIJA ZUMMO
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MUSIC: Goodie Mob With Atlanta being the home of this year’s Super Bowl, music fans initially speculated that the half-time show could be a great celebration of “Dirty South” Hip Hop, a form of the great American musical art form for which the city is particularly renowned. The NFL decided Pop band Maroon 5 was a better fit for some reason,
but at least one of the city’s Hip Hop legends — Outkast’s Big Boi — will appear on the main stage at the game (as a special guest, alongside Travis Scott). Another Atlanta music icon — Jermaine Dupri — was tasked with booking a concert series leading up to the big game, and Dupri was wise enough to put together a solid lineup of crucial Georgia artists, including Goodie Mob. The Hip Hop quartet formed in the early ’90s and, alongside Outkast, were key members of the Dungeon Family music collective. Big Gipp, Khujo, CeeLo and T-Mo grew up together in the Atlanta area and dropped their Southern Hip Hop masterwork, Soul Food (on which the rappers coined the phrase “Dirty South”), in 1995. After a couple more albums, the group sat out the 2000s, as CeeLo fostered his hugely
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EVENT: Burns Night Celebration Ready to party like a true Scot? Downtown gastropub Nicholson’s is hosting its 21st-annual Burns Night Celebration. This feast is a Scottish tradition to honor the 18th-century poet Robert Burns. Festivities will include Celtic music from the band The Lost Celts, dancing from the Cincinnati Highland dancers, a
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ATTRACTION: Fabulous Foliage at Krohn Conservatory We all know Cincinnati weather is not the most predictable. Luckily, the Krohn Conservatory is giving us a sneak peek into the majestic colors of spring. The conservatory will transform into an eye-popping floral show displaying plants of all colors of the rainbow. Get up close and personal with beautiful tulips, fragrant hyacinths and fabulous daffodils. The show also includes installations of popular “living walls,” or structures that feature real and growing plants. Through March 10. $4 adults; $2 youth; free children 4 and under. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams, cincinnatiparks.com. — KIARA REECE
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MUSIC: Cincinnati legendary Indie Rockers Throneberry reunite at the Woodward Theater. See interview on page 41. ART: Red Door Project The Red Door Project is a community-driven Final Friday pop-up art show and auction held in a different location each time. This Friday, head to 3 Points in Pendleton for an exhibit and sale themed around the idea of “Staring Point,” with featured artist Brian Beck. Beck is a painter who “attempts to transcribe as well as alter everyday occurrences, dreams or reality, intertwined with unconscious reality.” Beck will be joined by other local artists who answered the public call for work, as well as a Turkish coffee pop-up from Rüya Coffee. Rüya, formerly located in the People’s Liberty Globefront Gallery space, will be at 3 Points offering community, coffee and fortune telling via coffee ground readings. 6-9:30 p.m. Friday. Free admission. 3 Points Urban Brewery, 331 E. 13th St., Pendleton, facebook.com/ thereddoorproject. — MAIJA ZUMMO EVENT: Art After Dark: Ice Ice Baby Head to the Cincinnati Art Museum this Friday to celebrate what some would argue is the best decade in history: the 1990s. The museum will be paying homage to ’90s culture in the form of a silent disco, playing all the hits of era. Dress in your finest flannel and babydoll tee and pop a scrunchie in your hair while you enjoy a free party featuring
performances from the dance group Pones, food available for purchase from Django Western Taco, cocktails and guided tours of the art museum. 5-9 p.m. Friday. Free Admission. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams, cincinnatiartmuseum.org. — BEN REES
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ART: U.K.-based social practice artist Sophie Lindsey brings her joke booth to Wave Pool to uncover the Funniest Joke in Cincinnati. See feature on page 31. MUSIC: Panic! at the Disco takes over U.S. Bank Arena. See Sound Advice on page 45. EVENT: Mascot Broomball What is better than watching Mr. Red battle it out on the ice with Binny the Recycling Bin using only a broom? Watch our local mascots put on skates for a humorous broomball match on Fountain Square’s ice rink. This 30-minute competition will take place outside, so remember to pull out your winter coat. Stick around after to meet and take some cool photos with your favorite mascots — Rosie Red, Big Boy, Twister and Gapper are all slated to be there. Ice skating is open to the public after. 11 a.m-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Free admission. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown, myfountainsquare. com. — KIARA REECE
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EVENT: Garage Brewed Moto Show Start your engines this Saturday because the Cincinnati Café Racer & Vintage Motorcycle club is hosting its fifth-annual Garage Brewed motorcycle show inside the taproom at Rhinegeist. This event is the perfect time and place to view motorcycle collections, unique or antique bikes and home-built motorcycles alike. Collectors, enthusiasts and racers will be unearthing and showcasing more than 50 of their most odd, rare and incredible creations. A panel of judges will be on hand to award prizes to the best bikes in categories including Garage Custom, Pro Custom, Classic Bike, Race Bike and People’s Choice (voted on by the public). In addition to bikes, attendees can view and bid on custom-painted Biltwell helmets to benefit Operation Combat Bikesaver. Noon-midnight Saturday. Free Admission. Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, garagebrewed.com. — BEN REES
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EVENT: Findlay Market Chili Cook-Off The 15th-annual Findlay Market Chili Cook-Off pits amateur chefs against each other in a heated battle to see whose food will reign supreme and which home cook will earn the title of Chili Meister. Judges from OTR Engine Co. 5, Gold Star and MadTree Brewing will be sampling each selection to pick an official winner and the public is invited to sample the spoils as well. Entry into the competition is full, but head to Findlay Market from noon to 1 p.m. to watch; the winner will be announced at 1 p.m., and then free samples of competition chili will be availble (while supplies last). And at 3 p.m., stick around to check out the Hot Sauce Boss competition. If you want to sample special chili from market vendors, purchase tickets in advance to dine on goodies like Greek chili from Areti’s Gyros, Texas beer bacon chili from Eckerlin Meats and banana pepper bread and jalapeño bread from Em’s Sourdough. If you want some libations to sooth a spicy tongue, head to the Fire & Ice cocktail bar or MadTree beer bar and check out live music from Everything’s Jake. Noon-4 p.m. Sunday. $2 sample ticket; $10 for six sample tickets; $20 for 15 sample tickets. Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, findlaymarket.org. — MAIJA ZUMMO
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EVENT: Rabbie Burns Supper The Caledonian Society of Cincinnati hosts an evening
FILM: Dinosaurs in a Mining Facility This low-budget sci-fi film may not have Jeff Goldblum, but it does have dinosaurs. Dr. Stone’s mining facility just got a new employee: Ian. Will he rise to hero status or become dino fodder? Five years in the making, Dinosaurs in a Mining Facility bills itself as 75-minutes of campy wonder written by Jordin Goff and starring Christian Gough, Jacob Stephens, Ethan Partin and Jackson Deal. You may also know Goff as the drummer in local band The Yugos. The movie is part of the Mini Microcinema’s The Mini Mini Series, which tackles a new theme each month, with January showcasing films by Midwesterners. 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesday. $5 suggested donation. The Mini Microcinema, 1329 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, minicinema.org. — MACKENZIE MANLEY
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EVENT: Onesie Bar Crawl Why waste all of that time getting ready to go out when you can wear your pajamas to the bar? Bar Crawl USA is hosting the third annual Onesie Bar Crawl across Over-the-Rhine. Get out your favorite Batman onesie, plushie animal outfit or even your favorite Christmas PJ set and join Cincinnati locals at eight OTR watering holes including MOTR Pub, Mr. Pitiful’s, Revel OTR and Below Zero. Your ticket
to commemorate Scottish poet Robert Burns. Since 1827, the Caledonian Society has been devoted to preserving and promoting Scottish culture and heritage in the area. Head to Western Hills’ Receptions location for an entire themed celebration. There will be bagpipes, drums, Highland dancing and sing-alongs, a bonnie knee contest, kilts, a buffetstyle dinner, a tasting of haggis— a traditional savory Scottish dish made of sheep offal and suet and boiled in a bag, which may or may not be made of the animal’s stomach — and a tossing of haggis, as well as a cash bar. Kilts or Highland attire suggested but not required. 6-10 p.m. Saturday. $35; RSVP required. Receptions West, 3301 Westbourne Drive, Western Hills, caledoniansociety.org. — MAIJA ZUMMO
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The Joke’s On Us U.K. conceptual artist Sophie Lindsey and Wave Pool collaborate on a traveling joke booth to understand the city’s sense of humor BY B R I A N B A K ER
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and experience jokes?” As internet culture becomes dominant, the traditional formats of how humor is shared has shifted, she points out. Instead of flipping through a joke book, for example, we might scroll through a Twitter feed. She wants to explore this evolution throughout her residency. Cullen notes that a small publication of the jokes collected during Funniest Joke in Cincinnati will be released after the project’s conclusion. “It would be great if the project is able to make humor more visible in the everyday and can reveal something new about (the city’s) identity,” Lindsey says. Cullen echoes that, saying she hopes for a citywide connection and understanding to be established. “I would love for people to find humor in each other and be open and find connections through this joke booth that they otherwise wouldn’t have had,” she says. “Especially in this super divisive political climate, humor is often a way to cut through the biases and alienation.” Funniest Joke in Cincinnati will be stationed at Wave Pool gallery (2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington) through Feb. 23. More info: wavepoolgallery.org.
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ambitious project she’s ever taken on as an individual. “I’ve been involved in lots of social projects led by other artists, through the Scottish arts organization Deveron Projects,” she says. “While I’ve begun to explore this approach within my practice, it has been on a much smaller scale.” Lindsey remains open to the process of how the jokes themselves will be collected. “The joke booth will mainly collect them through people writing them down,” she says. “These will be presented each day in the gallery to create an evolving map of the city. I also have posters going up around the city that have a number for people to text or leave a voicemail of their jokes.” Want to contribute your own joke? Text or call 415-490-8495. Or, you can search for Lindsey’s booth in person. If people sharing their jokes want it to be recorded (versus written), she’s open to that, too — later on, videos of the project could be a possibility. The map mentioned will be on display at Wave Pool’s gallery space, which will be open to the public during scheduled drop-in events. “I’m also interested in how people interpret what a joke is,” Lindsey says. “Could memes be considered jokes? How has social media changed the way we see
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Joke in Cincinnati’s hub, Lindsey will move the booth to various locations. Context, she says, is key. To glean a greater understanding of Cincinnati’s identity through humor, she says it’s important to explore different neighborhoods in order to build an image of the community. And while the concept itself has been established, the execution is remaining fluid. “I’m focused on gathering jokes from people and passersby, so I’ll position the joke booth in different situations,” Lindsey says. “This could be on the street, in supermarkets or any other public spaces where people are present. I am also considering how to input jokes collected back into the city, however this will develop throughout the project.” Lindsey is well-suited to the project’s task: She holds a B.A. in critical practice from the University of Brighton and she’s currently pursuing her master’s in performing public space from Fontys University in the Netherlands. Lindsey’s experiences include photography, performance and video art and, like the joke booth, site-specific installations. Her body of work in her brief but impressive career is evidence of an insatiable curiosity to find answers to societal questions through art. Still, Funniest Joke in Cincinnati is a large leap for her. She calls it the most
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wo cows are standing in a field. One says, “Aren’t you afraid of mad cow disease?” The other says, “Why should I be? I’m a squirrel.” That pun is essentially what U.K.-based artist Sophie Lindsey is looking for during her five-week “Art Space is Your Space” residency at Wave Pool. She’s setting up a mobile joke booth for the project, titled Funniest Joke in Cincinnati, to be stationed mainly in the Camp Washington art gallery with the goal of collecting jokes from around the Queen City. It kicks off with a soft opening 6-9 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 26). Pop-up comedy events and workshops are slated throughout next month, culminating in a “chicken crossing the road” parade and closing reception Feb. 23. “I believe jokes can be very localized,” says Lindsey in an e-mail interview. “While there are often given structures — people walking into bars or chickens crossing roads — the variations demonstrate the different priorities, concerns and contradictions that exist within a place. I’m hoping this project will allow people to reflect on the identity of the city, and maybe discover perspectives they weren’t aware of.” On the hosting side, Wave Pool is the natural choice to present Funniest Joke in Cincinnati. The organization was founded in 2015 with the stated goal of connecting artists with each other and the communities in which they live and work through experimental, thought-provoking projects. The gallery’s Art Space is Your Space residency launched in 2015. When Lindsey applied last year, the joke booth concept struck a chord with the gallery and its jurists. “We loved the idea of having something that was easily accessible and understood, but also kind of cutting edge and contemporary for an art gallery,” says Cal Cullen, Wave Pool’s executive director and co-founder. “It was unusual, so that’s why we selected it. Art galleries take themselves way too seriously.” Though Wave Pool will serve as Funniest
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Lantern Slide Show Illuminates Past BY J U D E N O EL
Molly Donnermeyer holds a small, black square up to a fluorescent light. A pen-and-ink drawing of a mastodon appears on the now-illuminated surface of the object: a glass plate, the shape and heft of a stone coaster. Beneath the main branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, a storage room is furnished with an antique dining set and filled with the library’s entire collection of these glass plates, formally known as lantern slides. They’re catalogued in a row of old filing cabinets, each marked with a Dewey Decimal number and a short caption. Old photos of the Cincinnati Zoo? They’re in there. Illustrated versions of fairy tales? You’ll find some on file. Aesthetic shots of ancient Greek busts? There are quite a few, and they look pretty sharp rendered in grayscale. A glass slide capturing a busy day on Fountain Square. “There’s nothing like coming down here to see these in person,” P H O T O : C O U R T E S Y C I N C I N N AT I P U B L I C L I B R A R Y Donnermeyer, a reference librarian, says as she lines up a row of randomlyplucked slides on a lit surface. “You pick these up and you’re like, ‘What are these and slides of hymnal lyrics were in high little gems?’” demand. Visitors will be able to see a selection Of the slides currently on display, of these slides for themselves on the Donnermeyer is particularly intrigued by Main Library’s second floor through a photo of an extremely small horse once Feb. 28 as part of an exhibit titled, The owned by the Cincinnati Zoo. World Illuminated: Highlights of The “I really like the idea of it being as Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton popular as Fiona,” she speculates. County’s Lantern Slide Collection. Since She also points to a display of slides the turn of the 20th century, the library taken from the Better Housing League, a has collected more than 62,000 of these progressive coalition that documented slides, which were meant to be viewed their housing surveys and used the magic on a primitive, projector-like apparatus lantern to present their findings. The called a “magic lantern,” also known as a slides were taken on a lecture tour to push stereopticon. against tenement housing, promoting The collection began in 1904 when better living spaces for low-income the library launched a lecture series families. Today these photos provide an aimed at women working in factories, in-depth look at daily life in 1916. says reference librarian Rob Amend. “It’s really interesting that if you look Though the magic lantern was originally at these images and visit their actual conceived in the 17th century as a form of locations, they don’t look too different, entertainment and visual storytelling, it maybe apart from the cars,” Donnermeyer gained popularity as an educational tool says. equivalent to a PowerPoint presentation. On Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m., graphic “The purpose was to educate the local designer Derek Scacchetti will use these factory girls,” Amend says. “In reality, slides to give a virtual tour of Cincinnati though, most of the people who attended at the turn of the century. Local historian (the lectures) were factory men, their wives Anne Delano Steinert will then discuss and the elderly. It was pretty well-received.” the slides’ influence on the building of The slides proved popular enough for suburban communities like Winton the library to start producing their own: Terrace and Greenhills — the latter of In 1908, the library brought in a staff which was featured in-depth in a CityBeat photographer named Elmer Foote to create cover story earlier this month. slides of local landmarks and architecture. At their peak, Amend says, the slides The World Illuminated: Highlights were more frequently checked-out than of The Public Library of Cincinnati DVDs are today. By 1908, there were and Hamilton County’s Lantern Slide 10,000 slides in circulation, and they Collection will be on display at the library’s were checked out more than 32,000 Main Branch (800 Vine St., Downtown) times. Patrons could borrow the slides for through Feb. 28. For more info: visit three to four days — and for just one day cincinnatilibrary.org. around Christmas, when religious images
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Spruce Up Your Feed with Local Artists BY M AC K E N ZI E M A N L E Y
I’m always on the prowl for new artists — and Instagram is a great tool to find them. If you need help exploring, here’s a handful of local accounts to liven up your feed. Cedric Michael Cox: @cedric_michael_cox Vibrant swirls and slants of surreal abstraction mark painter Cedric Michael Cox’s work. As the bio on his website states, his work often delves into themes of mythical literature and the relationships between the physical body, musical allegories and natural and man-made landscapes. His work has been showcased in a handful of local galleries and museums, including the Contemporary Arts Center, The Carnegie and the Weston Art Gallery. Peta Niehaus Dew: @doodlesonthedaily Peta Niehaus Dew began her quest to post a doodle for every day nearly a decade ago in 2010. Her work is bright, simple and cozy. Some illustrations depict dogs smiling idly or sleeping soundly; others feature grinning tapioca balls floating lazily in pastelcolored boba tea that looks good enough to slurp. She also posts the occasional animated cartoon or #relatable comic. The Diggingest Girl: @thediggingestgirl Emily Howard’s work is like the pages of a fantastical novel come to life. Scroll through her feed and you’ll find Ron Weasley giving a dour side-eye, Matilda with a book clutched to her chest, a snake slithering in a garden, many inquisitive cats and empowering femme figures. Based in Erlanger, she’s a block printmaker and illustrator with over 54,000 followers on Insta. She carves into surfaces of wood and linoleum and fills those spaces with ink to create thick, graphic lines, which are a signature of her illustrations.
Cincy Urban Sketchers: @cincyurbansketchers Cincy Urban Sketchers is a collective of professional and hobby artists who meet monthly to draw various Queen City scenes, many of which end up on the club’s Insta. They’ve drawn exhibits at the Air Force Museum, used a karate practice as an opportunity to sketch moving subjects, sketched dinosaurs at the Cincinnati Museum Center and have been just about everywhere — from Music Hall to the Walnut Hills Cemetery. Blythe Russo: @blythe_russo Recently, artist Russo has been in the process of illustrating work for One More Wheel, a children’s book written by Colleen AF Venable, which will be released in August of this year. Her often narrativedriven is drawn with delicate lines and soft colors. If you need to chill, her feed feels like snuggling up on the couch with a cup of tea. Nicholas Moegly: @nicholasmoegly Nicholas Moegly has designed concert tour posters for the likes of Midwestern Emo heroes American Football, folksy legends Avett Brothers and beyond. His dreamy and distinctive illustrations often depict nature scenes. Personally, I’m geeked over how good his hand-lettering work is. Linnea Campbell: @linneacampbellceramics If you’re into critters, Campbell’s work is covered in them. She illustrates animals — like foxes, mice, bears and bees — onto various ceramic pieces, such as bowls, coasters and plates. Flowers and plants also often act as subjects. All of her work is painted in soothing, laid-back colors that are oh-so aesthetically pleasing.
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Casey Riordan Millard: @sharkgirlart Shark Girl is Cincinnati’s unsung mascot. Perhaps Casey Riordan Millard’s most well-known sculpture is situated in the Contemporary Arts Center’s UnMuseum. Wearing a blue dress with a pink bow around the waist, a gray storm cloud perpetually floats over a girl’s shark-shaped head. Millard’s Instagram isn’t only brimming with sketches of her iconic character, however — surreal artwork steeped in childhood whimsy can also be found.
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Joshua Stout: @joshuastoutart Josh Stout has been an artist for 15 years; he even worked as a producer of 2017’s BLINK art and light festival. If you’re into pop culture, he draws everything from cartoon dinosaurs dressed as Batman to Tina Belcher from Bob’s Burgers. You may have also seen his work while walking downtown. Located on Eighth and Main streets on the side of Algin Retro Furniture, one of his murals depicts a ballerina Fiona the hippo dancing her heart out.
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The Mini Gets Nostalgic All Year Long BY M AC K EN ZI E M A N L E Y
Over-the-Rhine’s Mini Microcinema is about to roll out their newest series, which will celebrate a different film’s anniversary each month. But the endeavor also marks the Mini’s first set of ticketed screenings since opening in 2015. The majority of the works screened at the cinema, aside from the series of 12 ticketed films, will still be free — with a $5 suggested donation at the door. The 35-seat theater was founded, in part, to address the city’s need for a nonprofit that considers film a serious art form. Sex, Lies, and Videotape Last year, they screened over 120 films and saw more than 3,000 PHOTO: CRITERION COLLECTION people walk through their doors. “We want to remain free and accessible to all and want to continue the classroom Aug. 11 with Rock n’ Roll offering a variety of programming while High School, co-directed by Allan Arkush also paying all of our filmmakers, artists and Joe Dante. Jim Jarmusch’s Ghost Dog: and distributors that we show,” says cinThe Way of the Samurai hits the cinema ema founder C. Jacqueline Wood. Sept. 22 and things get spooky with WilIn order to challenge the economic liam Castle’s House on Haunted Hill and system of cinema, they have to get funds The Tingler Oct. 27. The year is rounded out from nontraditional means. In the past, by Wes Anderson’s wonderfully whimsithat has been from grants, donations and a cal Fantastic Mr. Fox on Nov. 10 and the membership program, the latter of which oldest film of the series, The Third Man, was introduced last year. directed by Carol Reed and celebrating its “But the more screenings we do, the more 70th anniversary, on Dec. 15. it costs, and we want the Mini to continue “What I love about this model that I came at that pace,” Wood says. up with is that every year the 12 films for Each film in the anniversary series will the fundraiser will change,” Wood says. cost $25; along with the screening itself, “Next year obviously will be 2020. Films will snacks and drinks are included in the be having their big decade anniversaries in price of admission. The ultimate goal is 2020; it’s kind of fun to think about that as to raise about $5,000 toward their overall a model to structure the series.” operating budget. All in all, the series will allow the Mini to Steven Soderbergh’s thriller Sex, Lies, showcase timeless films that still resonate and Videotape — released 30 years ago — with audiences today — despite being will kick things off on Jan. 27. Bartender Liz released 10, 20, 30 years ago or beyond. Wolf of OTR’s Please will serve up themed This year, the Mini also welcomes cocktails, popcorn will be up for grabs and another series: The Mini Mini. Each month, patrons can buy limited-edition commema curated batch of films will center around orative posters made by local artists. a different theme. Janurary honed in on Most of the films slated to screen for the films by Midwesterners and next month series are relatively well-known, unlike the will focus on the “Female Frame.” Other Mini’s usual underground, experimental topics include generations, sports and line-up. Of this, Wood says they wanted athleticism, labor and politics, LGBTQ and to try something outside of the normal international horror. All of the screenings programming. are free with a $5 suggested donation. “We have a very small programming “There’s lots of different people in this committee of people that help run the city that want to see different kinds of Mini — they’re all volunteers,” she says. work,” Wood says of the series. “We’re “We battled for months over this list, really happy to meet that need, but we also trying to pick an interesting representation understand that sometimes it’s hard to of genres, different time periods.” grasp onto certain themes.” Other films to be screened include Shown in a “thematic thread” each Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest on month, Wood hopes the series will draw in Feb. 17; Hal Ashby’s Being There on March a wide range of tastes and interests. 24; Howard Hawks’ Rio Bravo on April 28; and Ridley Scott’s Alien on May 19. For more info on The Mini Microcinema Bob Fosse’s All that Jazz will show a (1329 Main St., Over-the-Rhine) and to week prior to the Cincinnati Pride festival reserve tickets, visit mini-cinema.org. on June 15. Catch François Truffaut’s The 400 Blows July 21 and usher kids back to
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Watching a Reality Wonderland BY JAC K ER N
It’s been said for years now that we’re living in a prime era for prestige TV — critically acclaimed shows are popping up on nearly every network and the line between film and television continues to blur as A-listers sign on to more and more series. Add to that streaming platforms that are constantly churning out new content, and there are more quality options than ever before. Television just keeps getting better, and it turns out that applies to the lowbrow world of reality TV, too. Some of the best so-called “unscripted” series are all airing now.
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Mondays, ABC): Thirty women live in a mansion as they compete for the heart of a stranger they just met, whom they all expect to propose in a matter of weeks. Ah, a tale as old as time! But seriously, this is its 23rd season. So how are producers keeping it fresh after 17 years? By casting a hunky former football player with a soft spot for charities… and keeping his virginity intact. A castoff from the last season of The Bachelorette, Colton’s sexual experience (or lack thereof) is questioned and joked about ad nauseam as if it’s some mythical condition. But, I mean… is this guy going to lose his V-card on TV? And more importantly, why is he seen in a preview jumping a gate and escaping the mansion?
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Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club
Wednesdays, Fox): Most performance competition shows aim to catapult a talented everyman into star status, but this breakout hit takes celebrities and conceals their identities as they belt out hits, leaving audiences to guess who’s behind the fabulous, elaborate costumes. It might sound like a dumb premise until you’re 40 minutes into an episode and in a hot debate over who’s behind the raven garb. (It’s gotta be Ricki Lake, right?) Every episode features hints and clues for each masked singer and ends with one revealing their true identity. Obsessive theorizing isn’t just for Game of Thrones anymore! So far we’ve seen Terry Bradshaw, Tommy Chong and the Steelers’ Antonio Brown get unmasked, and I predict Donny Osmond, Tori Spelling, T-Pain and Gladys Knight are among the stars still in the game.
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(8 p.m. Tuesdays, MTV): We haven’t seen much of Lindsay on screen since her eponymous 2014 trainwreck docuseries with Oprah. What has she been up to? Apparently, building a nightclub empire across the pond, including a boozy yet “family-friendly” beach house in Mykonos, Greece. MTV is definitely positioning this as its answer to Vanderpump Rules, promising interpersonal drama amid a group of hot service industry
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Bravo): What started as a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills spin-off following the sexy staff of Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant SUR has evolved into a reality juggernaut that has accumulated cult status, celebrity fans (like Rihanna and Chrissy Teigen), several dedicated podcasts (Sexy Unique Podcast is my fave) and high-profile features (most notably in Vogue). Now in its sixth season, the show feels a bit more produced, and its stars have become something of celebs in their own right (few if any actually still work at SUR). But fear not — birthday meltdowns and cheating scandals still abound, six years later. Pro tip: Watch the drama unfold IRL on the cast’s social media.
folks imported from the States. Living and working together, these “V.I.P. ambassadors” are tasked with representing the Lohan Brand — the details of which are never explained or elaborated upon — while navigating the murky waters of pleasing “boss bitch” Lindsay and her sassy, made-for-TV business partner Panos. I’d go easy on the Pump Rules comparisons, but I can definitely see this mess getting picked up for additional seasons.
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topping added another creamy, sweet element. Of all the foods we tried, I’d definitely return for the fried oysters and the bread pudding. And because I’m happy to have this place in my neighborhood — I can’t wait for that rooftop bar.
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with the woodwork, lighting and other décor, although Worthington said the wall art is still to come. The customers we saw at dinner included families with children, couples and groups of friends of various genders and ages — a room almost as diverse as Clifton itself. As per usual when I go out for a “review” meal, I ask my companions not to duplicate their orders so we can try as many different dishes as possible. We were a table of four and managed to split three appetizers and two desserts, and each of us had a different main course. Nobody was in the mood to try one of the house cocktails — something I will save for another visit; we instead ordered from a small selection of wine and a larger choice of brews. Our appetizers made it to the table before Gaslight Bar we had finished the drinks, & Grill which was a good thing. 351 Ludlow Two of the three apps met Ave., Clifton, with everyone’s approval: the 513-861-3663, excellent fried oysters ($11) gaslightbarandand what the menu listed as grillclifton.com; a “beet plate” ($8) — very Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. thinly sliced red and yellow Monday-Saturday beets with a large-ish servcreamy as it should be and ing of mild creamy cheese seasoned with leeks, asparaand balsamic drizzle. A gus and asiago cheese. friend said calling it “beet Just as tasty was the carpaccio” would have been Greek spaghetti ($14; more descriptive, and I agree. $2 upcharge with added bacon), nicely al The one appetizer that we didn’t appreciate dente and boasting hearty flavors of tomato, was bruschetta ($9) with goat cheese, fig jam olives, onion and feta. The “chef’s choice” and prosciutto. The bread was nice and toasty designation on the menu recommended duck but someone in the kitchen had a heavy hand confit ravioli, although the $27 price tag was with the fig jam, which overwhelmed all the notably high for a pasta dish. Three very other ingredients with a cloying sweetness. large ravioli stuffed with a generous amount Next came one of those lengthy waits for of duck meat came enrobed in the richest main courses that seems to happen much too of brandy cream sauces — over the top, in often in my recent dining experiences. When my opinion. My dining companions and I I grumbled about it, my friend said, “That’s couldn’t finish it, even when we all pitched in. the way of the world these days.” As our The only disappointment among entrées entrées arrived, a plate of risotto — probwas the grilled pork tenderloin ($22), which ably too hot and/or too slippery to handle arrived overcooked even though I’d asked for — went crashing to the floor out of a server’s it medium/medium rare, and the meat was hands. The staff apologized profusely and drowned in too much vinegary sauce. chef Mediodia himself brought out the redo, We took a staffer’s advice when choosing affording the chance for a quick chat with dessert: He said the bread pudding ($7) was him. He told us about the research he had the bomb. I am usually underwhelmed with done about the long history of the building most restaurants’ versions, which turn out in all its many guises, including the past 60 too thick and bready with no hint of pudding. years as the library branch. The mushroom This one surpassed my expectations by being risotto ($16) was delicious, by the way, pleasantly moist. The browned marshmallow
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omething new and different has come to my ’hood, and I’m pretty jazzed about it. Gaslight Clifton has a small business district along Ludlow Avenue anchored by a few establishments that draw not just Cliftonites but also people from other parts of town. These “destination” businesses include the Esquire Theatre, the restaurant Postmark and the music venue Ludlow Garage, which books a wide range of mostly acoustic acts and has a bar and casual restaurant upstairs from the concert hall. Now the owners of Ludlow Garage, Dave and Claudia Taylor, have renovated a historic building across the street and opened the Gaslight Bar & Grill in the old Clifton branch of the public library. It serves lunch and dinner six days a week, includes an expansive bar with a dozen seats and, when the weather warms, they’ll debut Clifton’s first rooftop patio. Whether this corner restaurant becomes another destination or mostly serves folks who live nearby, it’s already attracting enthusiastic crowds, especially in the evenings. As a Cliftonite, I’ve watched the renovations and rooftop buildout happen over the past summer and fall and couldn’t be happier to have the space morph into what I hope will be a good hangout. Along with Chef/General Manager Kevin Worthington and Chef de Cuisine Manuel Mediodia, the Taylors opened the doors just after Thanksgiving and have seen “steady business,” according to Worthington. “We’re not slammed, which is great,” he added. Worthington and Mediodia put together the dinner, lunch and drinks menus toward what I would characterize as straight-ahead American comfort food with a few high-end flourishes. You can get soups, salads and sandwiches in the $5-$13 range or try pricier pasta entrées ($14-$27) or meat/seafood dishes ($18-$32). I’ve had both lunch and dinner at Gaslight. While it’s pleasant to have a new lunch option on Ludlow, dinner is Gaslight’s strong suit, along with giving the neighborhood the best bar it’s had over my 20-year time as a resident. The corner location provides plenty of natural light from the windows facing busy Ludlow Avenue; grab a window seat if you can, as it’s fun to see who passes by. The bar is at the back of the room and there are a few high-top tables that act as a transition space between seating for meals and stools for bar patrons. I like what the Taylors have done
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Burns Night Celebration at Nicholson’s — Celebrate poet Robert Burns at Nicholson’s with this annual party. There will be Celtic music, a performance from the Cincinnati Highland dancers, poetry, bagpipers, a toast to the haggis and more. VIP tickets include a Scottish buffet, welcome cocktail, passed appetizers and dessert. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free; $39.95 VIP. Nicholson’s, 625 Walnut St., Downtown, facebook.com/ nicholsonsgastropub.
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Handmade Pasta Workshop — Get up close and personal with pasta in this class. Make pasta from scratch two ways: with a traditional crank and a Kitchen Aid. Class size is limited. 6-9 p.m. $175. The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, junglejims.com.
Vegan Dinner 2019 at Mercer OTR — This five-course vegan dinner focuses on seasonal winter vegetables, paired with wine and cocktails that incorporate fresh juice and purées. 7-9:30 p.m. $95. The Mercer OTR, 1324 Vine St., Over-theRhine, facebook.com/ themercerotr.
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Urban Artifact Beer Dinner at Bauer — Chef Jackson Rouse has created a four-course dinner to pair with beers from Urban Artifact. 7-9 p.m. $75. Bauer Farm Kitchen, 435 Elm St., Downtown, facebook.com/ bauerfarmkitchen. 2019 Winter Wine Tasting and Art Show — The sixthannul winter wine tasting and art show features a tasting provided by DEP’s, hors d’oeuvres from Jeff Thomas Catering, an art show from the Cincinnati Art Club and live music. 7-10:30 p.m. $30 (6 tastings); $50 (12 tastings; 2 people); free admission and hors d’oeuvres. The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 3738 Eastern Ave., East End, thecarnegiecenter.org.
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Pierogi and Paczki Class — Sarah Dworak of Babushka Pierogies leads this class. She’ll teach attendees her grandmother’s pierogi and paczki recipes and outline all the steps to make each. Bring a rolling pin and container. 1-3 p.m. $65. Findlay Kitchen, 1719 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, findlaykitchen.org. Onesie Bar Crawl — Wear a onesie, pajamas or sweatpants to this pub crawl and get a food and/or drink special at each stop. Crawl includes a koozie, T-shirt and other goodies. 2-10 p.m. $17.50-$22.50. Leaves from 16-Bit, 1331 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, eventbrite. com/e/3rd-annual-onesiebar-crawl-cincinnati-tickets-49396743991.
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SUNDAY 27
Chili Cook-Off at Findlay Market — The 15th-annual Findlay Market Chili CookOff pits amateur chefs against each other in a heated battle to see whose food will reign supreme and which home cook will earn the title of Chili Meister. Judges from OTR Engine Co. 5, Gold Star and MadTree Brewing will be sampling each selection to pick an official winner and the public is invited to sample the spoils as well. Noon-4 p.m. Free admission. Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, findlaymarket.org. Brunch, Brews and Baseball at the Moerlein Lager House — Every Sunday through March 10, head to Moerlein Lager House for brunch and a flight of beers and then head to Great American Ball Park for a Major League Clubhouse Tour. Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $45 adults; $40 21 and under; free 5 and under. Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown, redsmuseum.org/brunch.
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Toscana d’Inverno Wine Dinner at Forno — A seasonal Tuscan five-course meal paired with wine. Stuzzichini and cocktails start at the bar at 6:30 p.m. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70. Forno Osteria & Bar, 3514 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, fornoosteriabar.com.
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Rabbie Burns Supper — The Caledonian Society of Cincinnati hosts an evening to commemorate Scottish poet Robert Burns. There will be bagpipes, drums, Highland dancing and sing-alongs, a bonnie knee contest, kilts, a buffetstyle dinner, a tasting and tossing of haggis and a
cash bar. 6-10 p.m. $35; RSVP required. Receptions West, 3301 Westbourne Drive, Western Hills, caledoniansociety.org.
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Pajama Pawty at Higher Gravity — Grab your fourlegged friend, change into a pair of pajamas and head to Higher Gravity for a puppy pajama party. There will be popcorn for humans, PUPcorn for doggies, reps from Fifty West, swag from Red Dog and more. Remember to dress your dog in pajamas too. 6-8 p.m. $10 suggested donation to benefit Cincinnati Pit Crew. Higher Gravity, 4106 Hamilton Ave., Northside, highergravitycrafthaus.com.
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Trot Out the Encores Cincinnati Indie Rock band Throneberry reunites to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its internationallyacclaimed debut, Sangria BY B I L L F U R B EE
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have extended to a career,” Womelsdorf says. “(But) we were knocking on a door that ultimately eluded us.” After Throneberry called it a day, Womelsdorf co-founded the band Culture Queer, which still performs around Greater Cincinnati. Arbenz and Cavins formed a group called Goose and Arbenz was also a member of former Cincinnati singer/ songwriter Eric Diedrichs’ band Cari Clara. “Sam has been fortunate musically, so the Throneberry days are not necessarily his glory days,” Arbenz says. “As for the other three of us, there’s no doubt that they were.” Womelsdorf affirms his anticipation for the reunion, alongside appreciation for coming of age as part of our region’s strong music scene. “I knew (rehearsing the songs) would be fun, but it’s been super rewarding,” the guitarist says. “That time in our lives was rich with friends, and this town has always been so supportive. This has been a great catalyst for reconnecting with people.” “It’s been such a long time,” Arbenz adds. “We’ve all made a bunch of friends who weren’t around in the Throneberry days. For me it’s a great opportunity to get friends to finally see what I won’t stop talking about.” Throneberry plays Friday, Jan. 25 at The Woodward Theater with Speaking Suns and Ruby Vileos. Tickets/more info: woodwardtheater.com.
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instrumentation was a combination of a Classic Rock/R&B-revived formula, with a ’90s influence. I went to see Throneberry play for the first time at Sudsy’s and had a great time. Another fun recollection (is) the band’s European tour, and the response in England was fantastic.” Of the spotlight quickly turning their way, Arbenz says, “We always looked to our sides and saw (fellow Cincinnati bands) Ass Ponys, Afghan Whigs, Lazy, Roundhead, Schwah — I thought we were in their class, but it seemed a little random. We felt very fortunate.” Sangria was recorded in Cincinnati at Ultrasuede with Dulli and Curley, but Throneberry’s next two albums — beginning with 1996’s Trot Out the Encores — would be tracked a long way from home. Particularly in a brand-new, state-of-theart studio built by Hanover in Los Angeles. “She built a first-class studio called Royaltone, and we were their guinea pig band,” Arbenz says. “We had Joe Chiccarelli (a producer who has worked with acts like U2, Beck and Elton John) on board, and we’d do those records over the course of eight or 10 weeks. We were way more under the microscope. The results may have sounded better, but it was hard work, long days, a whole new world.” Looking back, the musicians acknowledge that some of their aspirations maybe weren’t ultimately met, but they remain grateful for the experiences. “With a hint of frustration, we were exposed to a level of success that would
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Nineteen-ninety-four saw us doing some of the coolest stuff we did — touring with Weezer and Lush, playing on BBC radio.” “But,” Arbenz pauses, “there was some whiplash involved.” Fast-forward to just a couple years later and the band was in a much trickier position. “Our last year-and-a-half was fairly difficult,” he says. “We started to have more heads involved in the decisionmaking process, from our label, management and major label distributors that were involved. There was more of a notion of ‘let’s write a single,’ and I think that’s a death knell, rather than living up to your own artistic ideal. We got a little distracted by the business.” Case in point: Throneberry’s third and final LP, Squinting Before the Dazzle, was recorded in November of 1996, but didn’t see release until June of 1998. “During those 18 months, there were major label distributors that had to give their blessing,” Arbenz says. “They didn’t hear a single, so we recorded more songs. We went to New York to work with Eli Janney from (acclaimed Indie Rock act) Girls Against Boys. We ‘tarted up’ a couple of our tracks, hoping it would make them more appealing. In the end, I think we lost our window of opportunity with that long delay.” Womelsdorf chimes in: “The golden reign of Indie Rock was coming to a close,” he says. Throneberry’s first show was in 1990. Arbenz and Cavins had already gigged locally with Liquid Hippos, and Womelsdorf approached them about collaborating on new music. McCabe came along soon afterward. “I lived with (Ultrasuede studio co-founder and Afghan Whigs bassist) John Curley at that time, so we had the advantage of being able to record frequently,” Arbenz says. “We’d do weekend shows in Dayton, Columbus, things like that.” After mailing out demos to a few prominent labels, it only took Alias all of three short days to get in touch. At the time, Cincinnati was getting a lot of national attention, becoming one of several cities to be deemed “the next Seattle,” a reference to the post-Nirvana fame that came to the Washington city’s music scene. “I flipped out over Jason’s voice,” recalls Alias Records owner Delight Hanover. “The
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n 1993, Cincinnati band Throneberry found themselves abruptly thrust upon an exploding Indie Rock landscape, with ears from around the globe tuning in for the group’s next move. “We got really lucky at the outset,” singer/ guitarist Jason Arbenz says. The band’s first 7-inch record (“Touched,” for Lexington, Kentucky’s Alias Records) was a “Single of the Week” for Britain’s hugely influential New Music Express publication, which gave the band notable coverage with its debut album still seven weeks away. “It was mind blowing to get that attention based on just a 7-inch, but with that came anticipation,” Arbenz says. “It was a double-edged sword.” About that track: Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs, a friend of the band members, had caught the group’s set at local club Sudsy Malone’s and asked to produce a recording of the song. “He said, ‘Let me produce that and you’ll get a record contract.’ And he turned out to be dead right,” Arbenz says with a laugh. At that time, Throneberry, named for notorious ’60s professional baseball player “Marvelous” Marv Throneberry, featured Arbenz, bassist Paul Cavins, drummer Steve McCabe and singer/guitarist Sam Womelsdorf. Michael Horrigan followed McCabe on drums; after Horrigan departed to join The Afghan Whigs, Todd Drake and Benson Wright joined the band for live shows. Throneberry recorded three albums and a handful of EPs for Alias, a label whose roster also included seminal Indie Rock acts like Archers of Loaf, Yo La Tengo and American Music Club. Throneberry’s 1994 debut LP, Sangria, would be hailed by the U.K.’s Melody Maker as “practically boozy with great songs.” Along with touring Europe with the Whigs, the group did stints on the road with Urge Overkill, Grant Lee Buffalo and the Meat Puppets. To commemorate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Sangria’s release, Throneberry decided to get back together for a hometown show. Arbenz, Womelsdorf, Cavins and McCabe will perform on Jan. 25 at The Woodward Theater in Over-the-Rhine. “Around the release of Sangria, the future was wide open,” Arbenz says. “It seemed like there was no ceiling. Things moved along very quickly for us; we kind of jumped in the deep end.
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Depending on your tastes and tolerance of the Jazz vocal stylings of Kelsey Grammer, the theme from ’90s/early ’00s sitcom Frasier is either one of the worst or one of the best TV show theme songs ever. But if you loathe it and are a huge fan of the band The National, a new version of the song may just turn your whole world upside down. A rendition reimagined in the Indie Rock band’s style is so spoton vocally and musically, there might be an outbreak of simultaneous binge sessions of Frasier re-runs and The National’s discography. It’s apparently the work of producer/composer/musician Bobby Lord, who has worked with artists like Jack White and Jenny Lewis. Lord tweeted the minute-long audio clip from his @mysweetlord account on Jan. 19.
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The shock over the November 2018 death (from injuries sustained in a car crash in late October) of Dave Davis reverberated heavily in many corners of the Greater Cincinnati music community. As a mastering and recording engineer, Davis — 57 at the time of his passing — had a hand in numerous recordings released by local artists (and others) over the past four decades. If you’ve listened to music made by Cincinnati artists in that time span, odds are you’ve heard Davis’ work. His résumé includes releases by The Ass Ponys, The Bears, Freekbass, Electric Citizen, The Greenhornes, The Seedy Seeds, The Tigerlilies, Midnight Star, Heartless Bastards and many, many others. Davis also taught sound design at the University of Cincinnati. This Sunday (Jan. 27) at 4 p.m., there will be a memorial concert at Over-the-Rhine’s Woodward Theater (1404 Main St., Overthe-Rhine, woodwardtheater.com) dubbed “Mastering Our Universe: A Tribute to Dave Davis.” The event features four bands that represent the four decades of Davis’ engineering/mastering work. Joining veteran Cincinnati Indie Pop legends The Fairmount Girls are Wussy (in the acclaimed band’s first full-band show since last year’s springtime release party for its What Heaven Is Like album), a reunited Sundresses and Pike 27, which is coming off of an extended hiatus to perform. Proceeds from the show (and from a silent auction) go to fund a new scholarship for a woman studying audio at UC. According to the Facebook event page, “This is a realization of a personal goal that Dave had expressed, specifically to bring more women into the audio industry.” Tickets for the Mastering Our Universe concert are $15 in advance through cincyticket.com.
In the wake of the dueling documentaries about Fyre Festival on Hulu and Netflix, Ja Rule would like everyone to please direct their hate and mockery elsewhere. The rapper co-founded Fyre in 2017 with Billy McFarland and sold it as a high-end (and highly expensive) experience in the Bahamas with models, tastemakers and performers like Major Lazer and Blink-182. It ended in cancelations, with none of the accommodations being anywhere near what was advertised. Ja Rule tweeted that both documentaries failed to paint the full picture, taking credit for the “amazing vision” but saying he “would NEVER SCAM or FRAUD anyone.” He also pointed out questionable sources behind the docs, alleging that Hulu paid McFarland (who was sentenced to six years in prison for his role) and Netflix paid FuckJerry (which marketed and publicized Fyre) to participate in the respective projects.
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This Friday (Jan. 25), rootsy Cincinnati rockers 500 Miles to Memphis return with their fifth album, Blessed Be The Damned, marking the culmination of a bit of a comeback for the group. In 2017, 500MTM took a brief hiatus, cutting back on its regular touring jaunts. But last year saw a return to the stage, the completion of Blessed and the release of a live album and an acoustic Bluegrass EP through 500milestomemphis.bandcamp.com. The only lifelong member of 500MTM, Ryan Malott formed the band in 2003. The group’s mix of Country/Americana twang with spunky Modern Rock/Punk spiritedness has always been an alluring aspect of 500MTM. But it would be far less compelling without Malott’s exceptional songwriting, which has brought an emotive soulfulness and a barrage of earlatching hooks to each album. Despite the genre-specific touchstones, Malott’s songs have always had a sense of timelessness and Blessed Be The Damned is no different. Album-opener “The River” is a slight callback to the tone-setting first track on 500MTM’s 2007 breakthrough, Sunshine In A Shot Glass. Where that album’s “All My Friends Are Crazy” introduced the proceedings with rowdy foot-stomps, “yee-haws” and a high-energy, fiddle-laden Country rave-up before exploding into more contemporary Rock mode, “The River” begins with a rousing slice of Appalachian Gospel, with the layered choral voices soon giving way to beefy electric guitar and the rollicking, ceilingscraping drumming of Kevin Hogle. The opening track’s abrupt splitting apart of the group’s two primary personality traits is a bit dramatic but wildly effective as a welcoming introduction. Still, one of the band’s most impressive feats is a more seamless blending of Country/ Americana and Rock/Punk, a mix that is especially vibrant and powerful on Blessed. Other highlights include “No Doubt About It,” which gives Social Distortion a run for its money in the “What if Johnny Cash was a punk rocker?” department. The brief “Piggie Boy” and “In My Chest” feature some of the Bluegrass tendencies 500MTM indulged on last year’s EP, while the musicians go to the edge of the other end of the spectrum on the thunderous “What a Waste,” which is the closest the band has ever come to straight-up Metal. This Saturday (Jan. 26), 500 Miles to Memphis celebrates Blessed’s release at the Southgate House Revival (111 E. Sixth St., Newport, southgatehouse.com). Kicking off at 8:30 p.m., the show features several opening acts, including local favorites like Noah Smith and Eric Bolander, Dayton’s Red Hot Rebellion, Nashville’s Mercy Bell and Chicago’s Mutts. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Visit 500mtm.com for more info.
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Like the Ben Folds Five, there is a bit of misdirection in We Banjo 3’s nomenclature. First, there are typically only two banjos involved in the band’s presentation. And there are four total members — two sets of brothers (Enda and Fergal Scahill and Martin and David Howley), all hailing from Ireland. There doesn’t seem to be a mystical three anywhere in We Banjo 3’s composition (although David Howley does play banjo like Enda Scahill and Martin Howley, but he’s usually on acoustic guitar), but I have a theory: Maybe they had other iterations of the band and came up with this one on the third attempt? Perhaps We Banjos 1 and 2 didn’t work out — 3 may well have been the charm? Whatever the etymology of the band’s name, the brothers Scahill and Howley are gifted musicians who have, individually and collectively, won many critical achievement awards at home. Since the group’s 2011 formation, We Banjo 3 has attracted a legion of fans with a hybridized style they’ve dubbed “Celtgrass,” a mash-up of traditional Celtic music and Americanized Bluegrass (itself rooted in the conventions of British Folk). Over the course of eight years and five albums, We Banjo 3 has completed and expanded that circle of musical evolution. Originating in Galway, We Banjo 3 released its debut album, Roots of the Banjo Tree, in 2012; The Irish Times ultimately awarded it Traditional Music Album of the Year honors. Since then, We Banjo 3 has added four more albums to its impressive catalog, including its latest, 2018’s Haven. All of We Banjo 3’s albums have been ecstatically received by critics around the world and notched a good deal of commercial success as well. Haven topped the
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Billboard’s Bluegrass chart when it was released. This latest album in particular encapsulates everything that WB3 does infinitely well: crack musicianship, well-crafted lyrics that deliver deep messages, engaging stories and party directions that are both heartfelt and uplifting, and almost scientifically balanced senses of humor and gravity. David Howley said in an interview with NYS Music last year that the band had the ability to “make people dance like newborn giraffes and sing like they wrote the lyrics themselves.” We Banjo 3 has also helped elevate the banjo’s status from joke butt (What’s the definition of perfect pitch? Throwing a banjo into a dumpster without hitting the sides) to respected instrument with the players’ sterling musicianship and brilliant songwriting. (Brian Baker)
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Thursday • Madison Theater In November of last year, in the span of a week, spacey Funk/Fusion ensemble
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Although Panic! at the Disco emerged from Las Vegas in 2005 just after hometown heroes The Killers took the world by storm with Hot Fuss, the quartet was hardly part of the city’s scene, which was dominated at the time by Death Metal acts. Inspired by the likes of The Beatles, Zombies and Beach Boys, PATD forged its own angsty and emotional brand of Indie Rock. The band first drew national attention when Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz signed the group to his Decaydence imprint before PATD had played a single show. The band had emailed Wentz a link to its online demos; driving to Las Vegas from Los Angeles to hear them play three songs, Wentz was impressed enough to make them the first acquisition for his then-new label. Panic! at the Disco was trolled mercilessly online but had the last laugh when its 2005 debut album, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, sold over 500,000 copies in four months, spurred largely by the MTV Video Award-winning “I Write Sins Not Tragedies”; the album was eventually certified double platinum. The following May, PATD experienced the first of many line-up shifts when bassist Brent Wilson was dismissed for a lack of musical progress; founding members Ryan Ross (guitar/vocals) and Spencer Smith (drums) would depart in 2009 and 2013, respectively, leaving only vocalist Brendon Urie as the sole original band member and primary creative force. Urie wrote 2016’s Death of a Bachelor with a slate of co-writers and, except for the horn parts, played every note on the album. For last year’s Pray for the Wicked, Urie duplicated that process with a roll call of backing vocalists and horn and string players. Critics noted the increased theatricality of Wicked, which might have been due to Urie’s 10-week Broadway run in the lead role of the hit Kinky Boots. Panic! at the Disco may have started out as a quartet, but it sure seems like it was destined to become the outlet for Brendon Urie’s creative totality. (BB)
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Lettuce played shows with Waka Flocka Flame and the Colorado Symphony orchestra. That gives a clue to the (mostly) instrumental sextet’s dynamic appeal and multi-dimensional musical approach, but only a very small one. Guessing what the band sounds like based on those concertmates would be like guessing what Edvard Munch was trying to paint in “The Scream” based solely on the color scheme. Listening to Lettuce is, of course, the best way to truly understand the group’s compelling, psychedelic mystique, which sits at the interstellar crossroads of Flying Lotus, Miles Davis, The Beastie Boys’ The Mix-Up, Tower of Power, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Thundercat, Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters and Funkadelic. Lettuce’s origins go back to 1992, when the musicians met as teenagers at a summer program at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. When they returned to attend school at Berklee a couple of years later, they began to play together in local clubs, eventually getting into touring and developing a fanbase that ultimately extended all the way to Tokyo. Lettuce released its debut album, Outta Here, in 2002. Lettuce has released a slew of albums since, including 2015’s Crush (which topped the Jazz charts upon its release) and 2017’s Witches Stew, a blissfully loose and impulsive live tribute to Miles Davis’ landmark 1970 album Bitches Brew. But Lettuce shows its true self best onstage, with an improv-minded mastery that has helped to make the group hugely popular in Jam band circles. The deep Funk grooves, eclectic horn work and masterful guitar and keyboard/organ riffing are swirled together deliciously, combining to create an experience that is both dancefriendly and cerebral. Lettuce’s current tour is in conjunction with the nonprofit voter education organization headcount.org’s Cannabis Voter Project, which is traveling with the band and sharing information at each stop. The
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ARNOLD’S BAR AND GRILL - Todd Hepburn. 7 p.m. Piano/Various. Free. CAFFÈ VIVACE - Blue Wisp Big Band. 8 p.m. Big Band Jazz.
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THE GREENWICH Who Used to Dance? Songs and Stories for Our Elders with Napoleon Maddox, Andrea Cefalo, Brad Myers and more. 8 p.m. Jazz/Various. $5. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT - Jim Connerley Trio. 6 p.m. Jazz. Free.
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LUDLOW GARAGE We Banjo 3. 8:30 p.m. Celtic/Bluegrass/Various. $30-$50.
THE MAD FROG - Hip Hop Open Mic. 9 p.m. Hip Hop. MOTR PUB - The Hollow Roots with Heavy Hinges and Ornament. 10 p.m. Blues/Rock/Roots/Soul/Various. Free.
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SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (LOUNGE) Ray Vietti with The Harmed Brothers and Sean Geil. 9 p.m. Americana. Free. SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (REVIVAL ROOM) - The Other Favorites. 8 p.m. Americana. $18, $20 day of show.
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TOP CATS - Goodie Mob with Sons Of Silverton and Triiibe. 8 p.m. Hip Hop. $40.
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URBAN ARTIFACT Tooth Lures a Fang with National Barks. 9 p.m. Indie/ Rock/Pop. Free.
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ARNOLD’S BAR AND GRILL - Philip Paul Trio. 7 p.m. Jazz. Free. BLIND LEMON - Mark Macomber. 7:30 p.m. Acoustic. Free. BOGART’S - Dylan Scott. 8 p.m. Country. $23.50. CAFFÈ VIVACE - Julia Higgins Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Jazz. THE GREENWICH - Rusty Burge Quartet featuring Steve Schmidt. 8:30 p.m. Jazz. $5.
HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT - Brad Myers Trio with Mandy Gaines. 6 p.m. Jazz. Free.
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MADISON THEATER - Lettuce. 9 p.m. Funk/ Fusion/Jam/Various. $22, $25 day of show.
MOLLY MALONE’S IRISH PUB (COVINGTON) - Missy Werner Band. 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass. Free.
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MOTR PUB - Noah Smith’s Crooner Circus. 10 p.m. Singer/Songwriter showcase. Free. OCTAVE - Freak Mythology. 11:30 p.m. Rock. SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (REVIVAL ROOM) - Scott Mulvahill and Stephen Day. 7:30 p.m. Americana. $10.
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SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (SANCTUARY) - Wayne Hancock with Joe’s Truck Stop. 8 p.m. Country/Honky Tonk. $15, $18 day of show.
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12 MILE CREEK WINERY - Encore Duo and Friends. 5:30 p.m. Acoustic Classic Rock. Free.
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ARNOLD’S BAR AND GRILL - Chelsea Ford and the Trouble. 8 p.m. Americana. Free. BLIND LEMON - Donna Frost. 9 p.m. Acoustic. Free. BLUE NOTE HARRISON Muscadine Bloodline. 8 p.m. Country. $12. BROMWELL’S HÄRTH LOUNGE - Eric Lechliter with The Steve Schmidt Trio. 9 p.m. Jazz. Free. CAFFÈ VIVACE - Steve Allee Trio. 8:30 p.m. Jazz.
THE COMET - Fine Lines. 10 p.m. Rock. Free.
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THE GREENWICH Sonny Moorman’s Final Friday Blues. 8 p.m. Blues. $5.
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HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT - Marc Fields Quartet. 9 p.m. Jazz. Free. JAG’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD - Brass Tracks. 9:30
p.m. Classic Rock. $5. JIM AND JACK’S ON THE RIVER - Deuces Wild. 9 p.m. Country. Free. KNOTTY PINE - 90 Proof Twang. 10 p.m. Country. Cover.
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LUDLOW GARAGE - Jake Shimabukuro. 8:30 p.m. Ukulele/Various. $35-$65.
MANSION HILL TAVERN - Jamie Carr Band. 9 p.m. Blues. Cover. MARTY’S HOPS & VINES - Just Two Howlers. 9 p.m. Classic Rock. Free.
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MOTR PUB - Lab Partners with Darlene. 10 p.m. Indie Rock. Free.
PLAIN FOLK CAFE - Full Moon Ranch. 7:30 p.m. Americana/Folk. Free. THE REDMOOR - The Art of Songwriting with Mike Walker, Matt McGinn, Joey Hyde and Brett Tyler. 6 p.m. Country. $50-$75. RICK’S TAVERN - Wayward Son. 10 p.m. Rock. Cover. SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (LOUNGE) - The Cousin Kissers. 9:30 p.m. Country/Americana. Free.
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SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (REVIVAL ROOM) - Punk Rock Night Cincinnati Presents Katie Chaos Birthday Bash with Trash Knight, NonCompliant, The Nothing and Blazing Gentlemen. 9 p.m. Rock/ Punk/Various. $5. URBAN ARTIFACT - Ben Sparaco and The New Effect with Vibrant Troubadours and Tyler Strobl. 9 p.m. Rock/Various. WASHINGTON PLATFORM SALOON & RESTAURANT - Jim Smith Quartet. 9 p.m. Jazz. $10 (food/drink minimum).
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WOODWARD THEATER - Throneberry with Speaking Suns and Ruby Vileos. 8 p.m. Rock. $10, $12 day of show.
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20TH CENTURY THEATER - AJA. 8 p.m. Steely Dan tribute. $25.
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ARNOLD’S BAR AND GRILL - Moonshine Drive. 8 p.m. Bluegrass. Free.
BLIND LEMON - Will & Olivia. 9 p.m. Acoustic. Free. BOGART’S - Battle of the Brits: The Music of Queen vs. David Bowie. 9 p.m. Queen/Bowie tributes. $12. BROMWELL’S HÄRTH LOUNGE - Cybele with The Steve Schmidt Trio. 9 p.m. Jazz. Free. CAFFÈ VIVACE - Mambo Combo. 8:30 p.m. Latin Jazz.
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FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER - Franz Klaber Orchestra. 8 p.m. Big Band/Swing. $18. THE GREENWICH - Push Play. 8:30 p.m. R&B/Funk. $8. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT - FrenchAxe. 9 p.m. Jazz. Free. JAG’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD - Gee Your Band Smells Terrific. 9:30 p.m. ’70s Pop/Dance/Rock. $5. JIM AND JACK’S ON THE RIVER - Dan Varner. 9 p.m. Country. Free. KJ’S PUB - Saving Stimpy. 9:30 p.m. Rock. Free. KNOTTY PINE - Partytown. 10 p.m. Pop/Country/Rock/ Dance. Cover. LUDLOW GARAGE - Jackopierce. 8:30 p.m. AltRock. $15-$35.
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MANSION HILL TAVERN - Mistermann & the Mojo Band. 9 p.m. Blues. Cover. MARTY’S HOPS & VINES - Working Title. 9 p.m. Steampunk. Free. MCCOY’S PLACE - Acoustic Pete Blues Trio. 6:30 p.m. Blues/Rock/Americana/Various. Free.
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MOTR PUB - Sons of Silverton. 10 p.m. Hip Hop. Free.
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NORTHSIDE TAVERN - Joshua Powell and the Great Train Robbery with Carian. 10 p.m. Indie Rock. Free.
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NORTHSIDE YACHT CLUB - Worlds Scariest Police Chases with Houseghost and Hammered with Jesus. 9 p.m. Punk/ Hardcore
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OCTAVE - Peridoni. 7 p.m. Progressive/Jam/ Rock/Various.
PLAIN FOLK CAFE - Kade Puckett. 7:30 p.m. Acoustic/ Various. Free. REDWINE & CO. - Linus Tate Acoustic Duo. 8 p.m. Acoustic. Free.
Rock Mason Metallica Tribute (7 p.m.). 7 p.m. AltRock/ Metal. $6 in advance, $8 day of show. MOTR PUB - The Midwestern. 8 p.m. Folk Rock. Free. NORTHSIDE TAVERN - The Shiny Things. 8 p.m. Rock. Free.
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SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (SANCTUARY) - Kind Country with Vince Herman and Restless Leg String Band. 8 p.m. Jamgrass/Roots. $15, $18 day of show.
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TAFT THEATRE - The Magpie Salute. 7:30 p.m. Rock. $25, $30 day of show.
RICK’S TAVERN - Empty Garden. 10 p.m. Rock. Cover.
URBAN ARTIFACT - Beasts of Joy. 9 p.m. Acoustic/ Various
SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (REVIVAL ROOM) - Static Tension (release show) with Feral Friends and Signal The Revolution. 8 p.m. Rock. $5, $10 day of show.
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SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (SANCTUARY) - 500 Miles to Memphis (release show) with Dead Man String Band, Noah Smith, The Z.G.’s, The Mutts, Mercy Bell, Eric Bolander and more. 8:30 p.m. Rock/Roots/Punk/ Country/Various. $12, $15 day of show.
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URBAN ARTIFACT Motel Faces, New World Natives, Julius and McGuff & the Dumpster Fires. 9 p.m. Indie/Rock/ Various. $5.
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U.S. BANK ARENA Panic! at the Disco with Two Feet and Betty Who. 7 p.m. AltPop. $30.75-$70.75.
WASHINGTON PLATFORM SALOON & RESTAURANT - Pat Kelly Trio with Eugene Goss. 9 p.m. Jazz. $10 (food/drink minimum).
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WOODWARD THEATER - Mastering Our Universe, A Tribute To Dave Davis featuring Wussy, The Fairmount Girls, Pike 27 and The Sundresses. 4 p.m. Rock/Various. $15.
MADISON LIVE - The Brook & The Bluff with Saint Sterling. 8 p.m. AltRock. $12, $14 day of show.
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MOTR PUB - Juliet Dinallo with Strum N’ Honey. 9:30 p.m. Americana. Free.
NORTHSIDE TAVERN Northside Jazz Ensemble. 10 p.m. Jazz. Free.
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SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (SANCTUARY) - Lissie with Ray Vietti. 8 p.m. Americana. $18, $20 day of show.
TUESDAY 29
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