December 2016
Features
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Behind the Scenes at Playhouse in the Park
Grand streets. Artful vomit. Crumbling masonry. At Playhouse in the Park’s scene shop in Walnut Hills, magic happens.
A Man in Need
A doctor with a drug problem and a sob story, a good Samaritan with cash on hand, and a chance meeting that became a public lesson in crime, crowdsourcing, and the limits of privacy in a big little town.
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Frontlines
The Nutcracker’s Fritz Talks Baby Mice, Football, and Breaking the Nutcracker
“People have this stereotype about ballet that it’s a girl in a tutu jumping around. It’s so much more than that.”
Dr. Know: Saving a Mechanical Bear, Missing Bushes, and Bengals Tailgates
Cincinnatians of a certain age are prone to relaying nostalgic stories of the Shillito’s Elves anytime the calendar turns to December, though this one isn’t quite as cute.
Heroin: How Did We Get Here?
Heroin’s deadly hold on the Cincinnati region is indisputable. How did it happen? A brief history.
We Approve: Rosemary Clooney’s White Christmas Album
Rosemary Clooney’s White Christmas is just the right amount of winter wonderland.
An Enquirer Reporter Makes Her Own Murder Podcast
The unsolved 1978 murder of Miami University student Elizabeth Andes left a lot of unanswered questions, so Cincinnati Enquirer reporters Amber Hunt and Amanda Rossmann created Accused, an eight-part podcast in search of answers.
Cincinnati Museum Center Exhibits the Longest Viking Ship Ever Discovered
The Roskilde 6 is on loan from the National Museum of Denmark.
Top of the Class 2016
As we bid adieu to 2016, we honor the instigators, spotlight-hoggers, and internet sensations that have graced the pages of this section and the story of our lives over the past year.
Radar
This House Has an Actual Prohibition-Era Hidden Bar
Big surprise: The homeowner was related to legendary bourbon maker Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle.
Block Party: Ft. Mitchell Homes for Sale
A neighborhood full of ranches and Cape Cod homes.
Gift Guide 2016
Giving gifts should not be stressful, yet that never seems to be the case. The good tidings we bring? We did the research for you.
9 Holiday Cards We Want to Receive
Send season’s greetings like you mean it.
Cincinnati Cruiser Makes Customized Longboards for Queen City Skaters
Cincinnati Cruiser has taken long-boarding from a childhood fascination to a full-fledged business.
Style Counsel: Nicole Gunderman
“I’m not some expert on sustainable fashion. But I have that intention.”
Columns
Letter from the Editor: December 2016
Journalism is, actually, a tough job that somebody does have to do, because the underpinnings of our republic depend on it. So we’ll keep doing our job and trust that you’ll keep reading.
What’s Next For the Old Peters Cartridge Factory?
If Ken Schon gentrifies the old Peters Cartridge Factory will the buyers come?
Letter From Katie: A Song for J.D.
The best dogs come unexpectedly, and show us the way home.
Vultures Need Love Too
Raptor Inc., the Milford-based nonprofit, rescues injured birds of prey, rehabilitates them, and returns them to the wild whenever possible.
Dine
A Better Babka
This holiday treat is somehow cake, bread, pastry, and croissant all in one.
We’ve Rounded Up the Best Bubbly for Your Holiday Parties
Ring in the new year with a quality cuvée.
Kirby’s is a Sports Bar with a Bistro Menu
Burgers and nachos share valuable menu real estate with upscale items like Prince Edward Island mussels and Cajun-style ravioli with homemade marinara.
Going Dutch at LISSE
LISSE tries to carve out a unique identity, for a steakhuis.
Story Inn is a Hidden Gem
Ready to take date night to the next level? We recommend the long, scenic drive to Brown County, Indiana, where you’ll find the Story Inn.
Nittha Siam Kitchen Brings The Heat
This little unsung hero in Highland Heights is a boon for the Northern Kentucky University crowd
Tableside with Caitlin Steininger and Kelly Trush
Two sisters and the tradition of ending every day at the table.