June 2014
Features
-
Screeeeeeam! An Oral History of The Beast
The Beast is the longest wooden coaster in the world, and after nearly 49 million rides, still draws coaster buffs from around the globe.
The Exile
Kostya Kennedy went looking for the once and future Hit King and brought back a deep, nuanced portrait of a fallen sports hero stuck in limbo. A conversation with the author on what we think of Pete Rose now.
St. Vincent Ferrer Fall Fest
We caught Midnight Special rocking an unabashedly faithful version of “Don’t Stop Believing.”
St. Gabriel Catholic Church Festival
Take the fun and fellowship of a parish fete and add a charming historic neighborhood as its setting and you begin to understand the appeal of the St. Gabriel festival.
St. Rita Fest
What started as “visiting day” for students and their families back in 1916 has morphed into the mother of all Cincy church festivals.
St. Paul Catholic Church Festival
The Chicken Charlie dinner at St. Paul Catholic Church in Florence is kind of a big deal.
Sts. Peter & Paul Picnic
At Hickory Grove picnic grounds in California, Kentucky, you are truly in “God’s country.” City folk might imagine these rolling green hills are in the middle of nowhere, but you’re a mere 24.4 miles from Fountain Square.
Holy Cross-Immaculata Mt. Adams Festival
At Holy Cross-Immaculata’s annual party, the faithful queue up for a chicken dinner cooked by Dixie Cherrington.
St. Teresa of Avila Festival
As parking lot festivals go, St. Teresa of Avila’s is pretty classy thanks to its 92-year-old church building.
West Fest
For the side of town that so often receives little-brother status, West Fest is its annual revenge.
Glier’s Goettafest
It’s not a church thing. If the crowd is here to worship anything, it’s Glier’s goetta, in all its oddest incarnations.
St. Joseph Festival, Crescent Springs
School starts just a couple of weeks later, but if that’s not soon enough, St. Joseph may have the answer.
Alexandria Fair and Horse Show
The centerpiece of all the action is the horse show, which runs in seven sessions; more than 100 classes will take to the show ring before it’s all said and done.
St. Cecilia Parish Festival
Church festivals and tweens go together like hot dogs and mustard.
Panegyri Greek Festival
After four decades in Finneytown, the Panegyri Greek Festival is practically a force of nature.
St. Veronica Church Festival
St. Veronica’s has all the earmarks of a classic Catholic church fest.
Germania Society of Cincinnati Oktoberfest
There’s Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the boozy chicken dance spectacular. And then there’s what we like to think of as the real deal: the Germania Society of Cincinnati Oktoberfest.
How I (Finally) Learned to (Stop Whining and) (sort of) Tolerate (Cincy’s Infamous) Chili
A halfhearted (but sincere!) defense of the ethnic junk food America loves to hate.
-
Frontlines
Dr. Know: June 2014
Melon-centric mating rituals at the Hyde Park Kroger, whither Columbia Township, and the special language of local festivals.
Bruno Mars at U.S. Bank Arena
A lot of people asked “Bruno who?” when Bruno Mars headlined this year’s Super Bowl halftime extravaganza. Now you know.
Bill Donabedian on Bunbury and Buckle Up
It’s a busy summer for this music man.
Three Art Exhibitions Coming Our Way
America’s Eden, Cries in the Night, and Face to Face.
Dudley Taft Album Release
Beneath those grungy guitar riffs, Dudley Taft’s new album carries a lot of history.
Jose Antonio Vargas, Documented
Journalist, filmmaker, and activist Jose Antonio Vargas’s life has been a nonlinear journey for the meaning of America. Follow the bumpy road that brings him to The Mercantile Library this month.
American Primitives at Weston Art Gallery
Artist Todd Slaughter Takes on Elites
The Ohio Roots of Freedom Summer
The little-known but crucial role Oxford played in the civil rights struggle.
The Mandolin Magic of Sarah Jarosz
Sarah Jarosz is a road scholar, mandolin fiend, and a star in the making.
The Cincinnati Anthology Taps Local Literary Talent
A book packed full of local love.
Radar
Summer Style Guide
Keeping cool in the Queen City, no matter your destination.
Findlay Market is Keeping Things Fresh
Here’s the scoop on some not-to-miss vendors at Ohio’s oldest continuously run public market—and what’s new there this summer.
Style Counsel: Melanie Ervin
Her Occupation: Project Manager, Strategic Assistance for Strive Together; Her Style: Professional Chic
Long Weekend: Paducah
This Kentucky town offers an outsize arts and culture experience.
Stone Light, Stone Bright
Andrew Neyer’s Stone Light combines clean lines and raw concrete in an unexpectedly refined way.
Land Between the Lakes
The nation’s only land reserve dedicated to recreational activities.
Lights, Penguin, Watch Clock!
Designer Andrew Neyer’s minimalist, elegant (and clever) product line is growing. Prepare your homes.
Columns
Letter from the Editor: June 2014
Summer, and a young man’s mind turns to…the fact that he’s not young anymore.
Broken Time
Music can change your life in a flash. Sometimes with a high note, sometimes a downbeat.
Sexting Among Minors Can Lead to Sex Offender Charges
Sexting, cyberharassment, and the harsh realities of digital adolescence.
Dine
The Palace
A deft young hand in the kitchen brings new direction and vitality to a fine-dining institution.
Sichuan Chili
Authentic Sichuan cuisine cranks up the heat in Evendale.
Tableside with…CAVU Coffee’s Emily Schanie
Remembering the coffee she served as a former flight attendant, Emily Schanie turns sheepish. But since opening CAVU Coffee in West Chester, all that’s behind her.
Recipe: Swiss Chard and Sunchoke Gratin
Chef Nick Marckwald of Hen of the Woods creates a crunchy, savory gratin that will please health- and flavor-conscious eaters alike.
Farm Beach Bethel Gets Growing
Catch a laid back vibe at Farm Beach Bethel.