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Published September 10CityBeat’s Local Band Highlight: Jess Lamb
Picture it: a laser-lit, smoky room, floor-to-ceiling screens pulsing with light and color, reinforcing the trance-like rhythm so you forget it’s long past your bedtime – you’re dancin’, baby! Here in the Queen City, the dance scene is vibrant and alive. Throw a stone, and you’ll…
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Published September 1010 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend (Sep 11 – 13)
You’d think in the middle of September, it’d feel like fall is just over the horizon. Not so, as it’ll either be hot or rainy all weekend. Still, there’s plenty to do all over the city. If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events…
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Published September 09CAM to showcase new Terence Hammonds exhibition exploring Black history
This fall, the Cincinnati Art Museum will spotlight local artist Terence Hammonds in an exhibition showcasing Black history and cultural imagination. The exhibition, titled “Terence Hammonds: Soul is a Ham Hock in Your Cornflakes,” combines select objects from across the museum’s…
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Published September 09Milkman celebrates four-year anniversary with special ‘Quad’ burger
One of Over-the-Rhine’s favorite restaurants is celebrating its fourth anniversary in a giant way. Milkman, the fast-casual restaurant near Washington Park known for its burgers and shakes, is introducing a towering ‘Quad’ burger to commemorate the occasion. The burger features…
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Published September 09Best Cincinnati Bengals fantasy performances of the last decade
Every season in the NFL produces performances that feel less like a single game and more like statistical outliers — explosive outings where quarterbacks pile up passing yards, running backs break off long scoring runs, and receivers turn routine targets into multi-touchdown…
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Published September 09Cincinnati Comic Expo returns downtown with plenty of new experiences
In the past few years, the Cincinnati Comic Expo has been forced to set up shop in Sharonville due to the ongoing renovations at the First Financial Center. After a few years in the suburbs, the convention is returning to downtown Cincinnati—with some major names in tow. “We’re…
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Published September 09Cincinnati chili is one of Ohio’s most iconic foods — just not officially
Ask any American what they think the best dish is, and you’ll likely get an emphatic response about some local joint that makes top-tier food. It could be a regional delicacy that you just have to try or a local comfort food you won’t find anywhere else. Every state has a dish…
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Published September 08Everything we saw at the Ludacris concert at Great American Ball Park
Despite a tough evening on Sept. 4 for the Cincinnati Reds, the night was salvaged by an outrageous performance by rapper Ludacris, who took the field following the game. Click through to see everything CityBeat freelancer Ron Valle took at the postgame Ludacris concert.
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Published September 08Dent Schoolhouse celebrates 30th anniversary with major new upgrades
One of the country’s most famous haunted houses is celebrating 30 years of business in a big way when it reopens this Friday. The Dent Schoolhouse, located at 5963 Harrison Avenue, has made several renovations to celebrate three decades in business. Major additions include a new…
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Published September 08Findlay Market launches annual Halloween drive for costumes, candy
Findlay Market has once again launched their annual Halloween drive, providing free costumes and candy to children in need. For the past several years, the Costume & Candy Drive has allowed families in need to access free Halloween costumes and accessories in preparation for…
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Published September 08Photos: Reds lose to Brewers
The Reds lost to the Brewers 10-7 on Sept. 4, but not without a few highlights. In the first inning, Elly De La Cruz drove in Dane Myers, who had singled, stole second base, and scored from there. In the top half of the second inning, Dane Myers leaped against the wall and robbed…
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Published September 08Nearly half of households using Ohio food banks have had to choose between paying for rent or food
More than half of households surveyed that visited an Ohio food bank were forced to choose between paying for utilities or paying for food, according to a new report. That 57% statistic was even higher for households with children, which stands at 65%, according to the Ohio…