By Mary Casey-Sturk Cincinnati has an amazing arts community with multiple art centers where residents can explore galleries, attend programs, learn a new hobby and even catch a play. This is part of what makes the area a great place to live-access to the arts in all shapes and forms. Community-based arts centers are the... Continue Reading →
Natural Bridge State Resort Park will host Living Archaeology Weekend, a free event bringing together artisans, heritage specialists, and the public to explore the area's rich cultural traditions on Sept. 18-19. On Friday, Sept. 18, the event will host dozens of preregistered school groups only. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the event is open and free... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith Plant a garden that pleases you, first and foremost. People often wonder aloud, What will the neighbors think of my new garden? What will happen when I sell my house? Will my garden look out of step with the rest of the gardens on the street? To the final question my reply is, I... Continue Reading →
Calling All Artists for Plein Air Competition, with evening Reception and Awards The Woman's Art Club of Cincinnati Foundation announces prizes for the upcoming plein air competition to be held in Mariemont. The William G. and Jane Helms Charitable Foundation has generously donated sponsorship for the event. First Place will be $750, Second is $500... Continue Reading →
Story and photos by Mary Casey-Sturk My Columbus-based sister recently surprised me by taking me to The Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio for an afternoon of walking, chatting and shopping. Despite a rainy start, we enjoyed the arboretum immensely and I’ll be heading back one day soon! Founded in 1929 by Berman and Bertie Dawes... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith How does one become a gardener? With my first house I decided, perhaps influenced by my mom who’s an avid gardener, to plant a garden. Later in life I thought nothing of adopting a park for a few years as well as several plots in Ault Park, where my parents were also... Continue Reading →
Free music festival returns enters its 22nd season. Iconic ‘90s alternative rock band, Toad the Wet Sprocket, has been announced as the headliner for the 2026 Merchants & Music festival in Fort Thomas, KY and will be performing on Saturday, September 19 at 9 p.m.. Toad the Wet Sprocket has been a defining force in... Continue Reading →
Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Homegrown on Haubner Hill is the brainchild of Angie King. Located in California, Kentucky, this flower farm has been bringing smiles to hundreds who visit for U-Pick flowers, photography sessions, workshops and more. You may have met King at Flea-in-the Fort or at other area markets. I visited Homegrown... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk, Indian Hill Living Editor From a palatial estate created for the Emery family to an event space that hosts thousands annually, Peterloon is one of the most well-known homes in Cincinnati. Developer John J. Emery’s real estate company worked to revitalize much of downtown following the Great Depression. Among his buildings were... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Harlan Hubbard (1900–1988) will always be connected to Fort Thomas and remembered for his art, travels, and writing. Bellevue-born Hubbard studied in New York City and later at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He settled in Fort Thomas in 1919, where he built a house for his mother and himself, a rental... Continue Reading →
