February 2021
Features
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Django Kroner Speaks for the Trees
He’s not really The Lorax, but with his company The Canopy Crew, Django Kroner builds treehouses that get people into the woods.
Kelly Rectenwald Merges Chemistry and Anthropology as an Art Conservator
As the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Associate Objects Conservator, Kelly Rectenwald is in charge of repairing and preserving the museum’s 3-D objects.
Travis and Susan Fessler Run Their Own Circus
Breathing fire is just part of the gig for Travis and Susan Fessler of PB and J Circus. They share how the pandemic has impacted their work and the worst and best parts of performing.
Chris Miday Helps People Rebuild Their Lives by Deconstructing Buildings
As part of Building Value’s efforts to train their clients in the construction trade, Chris Miday manages a team of deconstructors.
Rev. Olivia Hamilton Ministers to Children and Families
At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program, Rev. Olivia Hamilton helps people make sense of difficult situations through faith.
Jazz Saxophonist Kayla Upthegrove Brings the Music
Jazz saxophonist Kayla Upthegrove expresses herself through music, which has been a challenge during the pandemic.
Nicole Smith Makes Connections with the Homeless Through Her Work With GeneroCity513
At GeneroCity513, Nicole Smith collaborates with other nonprofit agencies to make our community a better place by serving the homeless.
Cathy Bernardino Bailey Leads the Greater Cincinnati Water Works
Cathy Bernardino Bailey started her career at the EPA, and now she keeps our water system moving as the Executive Director of Greater Cincinnati Water Works.
Skylar Halpin Protects the Nation’s Health Through Her Family Plumbing Business
As the General Manager of Halpin Plumbing, Skylar Halpin is a third-generation plumber, a trade that’s essential to every part of our lives.
Phil Zumdick Takes Care of a Local Cemetery
What does a sexton do? For Phil Zumdick, who takes care of Mother of God Cemetery in Ft. Wright, it’s a helping profession.
Red Stewart Airfield in Waynesville Keeps Tail Wheel Aviation Alive
People come from all over to experience “flying like a bird” at the old-fashioned, family-run grass airfield in Waynesville.
Lick Run Finally Comes Back to the Surface
The Metropolitan Sewer District brought a South Fairmount creek into the light after 130 years. Will it spark the neighborhood back to life?
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Frontlines
Covington’s Frank Duveneck Gets His Due at the Cincinnati Art Museum
A new exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum takes a look at Frank Duveneck and aims to elevate him from local hero to his rightful place in the art world.
Dr. Know: A Cartoon Intersection, Clifton Heights Development, and So Long Skywalk
We explore troubling issues, including a peculiar intersection in Madisonville, the evolution of a former nightclub, and the purpose of Skywalks.
Jed Portman Rediscovers the Midwest
Jed Portman’s Midwesterner newsletter celebrates the surprisingly diverse food culture of “flyover country.”
Radar
Taylor Long Designs Sustainable Size-Inclusive Swimwear
Model Taylor Long had an a-ha moment during a shoot that led her to launch Nomads Swimwear, a fun and sexy swim brand that makes size inclusion a priority.
Columns
Editor’s Letter, February 2021: What Does It Mean to Work These Days?
Our February issue offers a snapshot of Cincinnati at work. Eleven people share what their work means to them and how the pandemic has impacted them.
St. Francis Seraph Ministries Feeds the Homeless and the Hungry
Keeping Over-the-Rhine’s St. Francis Seraph Ministries soup kitchen open throughout the pandemic took a lot of work—and faith.
In This UC Laboratory, Shaking a Car Is All in a Day’s Work
The Structural Dynamics Research Laboratory at the University of Cincinnati answers questions about force, motion, and acoustics.
Should We Be Proud That Cincinnati Pioneered Invasive Music?
In 1947, Cincinnati’s Transit Radio, Inc. proposed that radios be installed in city buses so passengers could enjoy music (and commercials) while riding, but the hype didn’t last long.
Dine
Sinners & Saints Tavern Won’t Leave You Hungry
East End Texas smokehouse-sports bar mashup Sinners & Saints Tavern has a Southern-inflected menu and an athletic design aesthetic.
Greg Metze Makes a Splash at Colorado’s Old Elk Distillery
The former master distiller at MGP of Indiana in Lawrenceburg made some of your favorite bourbons. Now he’s working with Colorado’s Old Elk Distillery.
Nada’s Revamped Menu Is Vibrant and Authentic
The new Nada, which launched a fresh menu and a new online ordering system in September, is doing extraordinary work in difficult times.
Farmer Nate’s Hot Sauce Was Born in Covington
Nathanael Nunemaker’s garden bounty led him to create Farmer Nate’s Hot Sauce, a brand that emphasizes flavor before heat.
This Cotton Candy Is a Real Sugar High
Kira Fluker-Burch’s Kandi Artisan Candy Clouds delivers sweet treats for kids and adults—including a CBD blend.