By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Summer Reading is Back! May 30 – July 31 This summer our theme was inspired by Ohio’s American 250 celebration themes for June, “Ohio Outdoors,” and July, “Ohio Gathers.” We’re calling it: Camp Read! Kids 0-12 are invited to participate in a 25 day challenge to read, create, discover, and explore Hamilton County... Continue Reading →
The 48th Annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Recently Returned with Over 250 Vehicles on Display
The 48th Annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, presented by Barchetta Charitable Fund, recently returned to Ault Park. The premier automotive showcase featured North America’s finest collector automobiles and motorcycles. With over 200 cars and motorcycles on display, the internationally recognized automotive event celebrated style and performance with the featured theme “100 Years of Mercedes-Benz,” sponsored by Porsche of the Village. On Saturday,... Continue Reading →
Your “YES” Means Nothing if You Can’t Say “NO”
BY ANNA FERGUSON, AUTHOR & YOGA INSTRUCTOR We live in an era of unprecedented connectivity. We have endless tools to reach one another, yet many of us feel more disconnected and "unseen" than ever. We’ve all felt the sting of being ghosted or left in limbo by people we once felt close to. Often, we... Continue Reading →
Free Shakespeare in the Park Tour Kicks off July 14th
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) has announced its much-anticipated schedule of this summer’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park tour, featuring the favorite comedy Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare directed by CSC’s Robert Carlon Stimmel. Between July 14 and September 6, over 40 parks across the tri-state area will host free performances in Hamilton, Warren,... Continue Reading →
IMPACT 100 WILL AWARD $430,000: SEVEN FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Women-led Philanthropic Group to Award Four $100,000 Grants and Three $10,000 Awards in Cincinnati Region After evaluating 146 applications for grants, the women of Impact 100 have selected the seven outstanding local nonprofits that will be eligible for one of four $100,000 grants and three $10,000 awards to be presented at a gala celebration in... Continue Reading →
FotoFocus Announces 74 Exhibitions and 65 Venues for the 2026 Biennial: The Long View
FotoFocus announced its list of featured exhibitions and venues for the 2026 Biennial: The Long View, taking place during the month of October with the Opening Program scheduled for September 30–October 3. The largest of its kind in America, extending across museums, galleries, universities, and public spaces in Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky,... Continue Reading →
Digging In: Managing “Volunteers”
By Jennifer Smith Fair warning, these plants can be quite generous! Most gardeners are familiar with plants that need division every few years. Hostas, lilies and iris are sure to come to mind. Having plants that contribute new offsprings makes it easier and certainly more cost effective to create a lush garden. The downside is... Continue Reading →
A PUBLIC READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Takes Place in EDEN PARK ON JULY 4TH
FEATURING 20 READERS FROM ACROSS CINCINNATI WITH PERFORMANCES BY BURGESS BYRD AND NO PROMISES VOCAL BAND “A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence” to honor America’s 250th birthday, will take place on July 4th, 2026, at 9:30 am at Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park. The “American Experiment” will be refreshed by this entertaining, fast-paced, free... Continue Reading →
Hyde Park author wins international science fiction contest, takes home grand prize
By Robin Gee Author Michael Kuester is a first-place winner in The Writers of the Future contest, a prestigious international science fiction contest created by L. Ron Hubbard to help support new writers in speculative fiction. Kuester’s short story, “In Living Color” will be included in the Writers of the Future, Vol. 42 anthology. In... Continue Reading →
A Quiet Engine: Manifest Gallery Continues Pursuit to Support Artists
By Christian Meininger, Contributor Though understanding Manifest Gallery may appear difficult on the surface, it can be broken down into two parts: an art gallery and art studio. For 22 years, the gallery has existed on Woodburn Avenue, showcasing the work of artists from 48 countries and all 50 states. During the same period of... Continue Reading →
