October 2017
Features
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Encyclopedia Cincinnati: 1967-2017
We’ve made it 50 years. (That’s 600 issues.) In celebration of the magazine’s golden anniversary, we look back on the countless characters and stories that filled our pages (or should have) and take stock of the way we were, and the way we are.
#CM50: When We Were Very Young
In 1967, Cincinnati had two daily newspapers and no riverfront stadiums, school kids wrote essays in longhand, their parents could name every council member, and racial inequality stubbornly held sway. Ten notable Cincinnatians look through the lens of their own experiences to reflect on the city’s transformation—for better or worse.
Bob Woodiwiss: The Man Who Spewed Too Much
Poke around a town long enough and you learn all its secrets. Now it’s time to start blabbing.
Marty Brennaman Is Still Coming In Loud and Clear
Marty Brennaman has been the voice of the Reds for more than four decades. But his most impressive feat has been keeping a voice of his own.
#CM50: Growing Up
As our city shrunk over five decades, it has also blossomed into a major metropolis and matured in its approach to civic challenges.
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Frontlines
They Persisted
Documentary filmmaker Andrea Torrice explores the untold story of the African-American mothers who led the charge for educational equality in Hillsboro, Ohio.
BLINK Aims to Establish Cincinnati’s Artistic Vision
The hope is to attract half a million visitors over the four nights, and the potential economic impact for shops, restaurants, and hotels is massive.
Black Violin Blends Hip-Hop With Classical Music
Black Violin’s Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus know they’re unexpected.
Dr. Know: Bizarro Music Hall Acts, Pizza Physics, And The Mystery Of Birney/Burney Lane
Please welcome: professional wrestling, boxing, basketball, barn dances, and more—because until our town had venues like the Cincinnati Gardens and a convention center, Music Hall did double and triple duty.
Check Your Election IQ With Our Election Season Crossword Puzzle
It seems like it never ended, but alas: Election time is upon us again. Check your knowledge! Remember why it’s called silly season! And then go vote November 7. You know, democracy and all.
New Sincerity Works Releases a New Album
New Sincerity Works is an aberration. There’s no endless assault of self-promotion; it’s simply a group of lifer musicians in the Cincinnati scene who know how to make music and enjoy making it together. Last month, the Mike Tittel–fronted six-piece released its third album, Wonder Lust, a synthed-up, guitar-heavy exploration of looking for love while getting older.
Radar
Adorable East Walnut Hills Cottage Is Very Adorable
The 100-year-old East Walnut Hills cottage looks like it was lifted straight from a storybook.
Long Weekend: Presque Isle State Park
Aim for Erie, Pennsylvania, and you’ll find a Great Lakes getaway with history to spare.
Style Counsel: Jill Franco
This Montessori school teacher gets extra credit for snazzy shoes.
Columns
Editor’s Letter, October 2017: Happy 50th Birthday to Us
Fifty years is a notable milestone, and a natural opportunity for reflection.
There’s a Crypt Underneath St. Francis Seraph Church, and You Can Go Look At It.
It isn’t often that a group of families will come together and request a mass grave for their long-dead relatives. But that’s just what happened at Over-the-Rhine’s St. Francis Seraph Church.
Dine
Cooking With Caitlin Goes from Blog to Brick-and-Mortar with CWC the Restaurant
For over-the-top hospitality and an intoxicatingly good time, I heartily recommend CWC the Restaurant.
Nepalese Cuisine is a Welcome Addition to the Northside Buffet
Bridges, the Nepalese joint occupying Melt’s former spot in Northside, pulls the transition off without a hitch.
Leyla Mediterranean is a Turkish Delight in Anderson Township
As most Mediterranean food fans know, rule number one is to come with your crew.
Q&A with The Farmstand Market and Café’s Tricia Houston
After selling a portion of her Gallatin County farm, Tricia Houston followed her passion for supporting local farmers and food, opening The Farmstand Market and Café in Union in July.
Roundup: Five Southern Comfort Food Spots
Southern flavors season menus all over town.