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The Women of the American-Italian Society share their best recipes in their own cookbook
On June 17, 1956, in St. Joseph Hall in Hamilton, 58 women were initiated as charter members of The Women of the American-Italian Society. This June, the organization will hold its 57th anniversary.“The society was founded with the idea of forming an organization which would bring together other women of ...
Blanchester man uses layoff as inspiration to publish children’s book
When William Powers, of Blanchester, was layed off from his engineering job in 2009, he turned to a children’s book he had written years prior.“Since things weren’t going well, I thought I better have a plan B and started thinking in terms of writing,” said Powers, who has been an ...
West Chester library starts adult paranormal book club
There’s paranormal activity at the MidPointe Library in West Chester Twp.Each month, Programming Specialist Lauren Robinson and three library members discuss ghostly fiction and nonfiction in the library conference room.“This book club is for those who are interested in more than just your run-of-the-mill reads,” said Robinson.What book are you ...
The Top 10 Upcoming Things To Do
1.) Memorial Day Parades Three Butler County communities will be holding parades to commemorate our fallen heroes throughout history on May 27. For Fairfield, meet at Veterans Memorial Park, 701 Wessel Dr. in Fairfield at 10 a.m. For Middletown, meet at Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave. in Middletown at 9 ...
Taste of Cincinnati expects 500,000
When the 35th Taste of Cincinnati takes place over Memorial Day weekend it will bring together around 45 southwestern Ohio restaurants, more than 70 entertainment acts and an estimated 500,000 gourmets looking for palate pleasers. “Taste of Cincinnati is a Cincinnati tradition. It wouldn’t be Memorial Day Weekend without Taste. ...
Kings Island: Free admission for military this weekend
MASON — In honor of Memorial Day, all active and retired members of the military this weekend receive free admission to Kings Island, the 364-acre amusement and waterpark. Members of the military can get free admission Friday through Monday. A valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ...
Small deli serving up big, cheesy sandwiches
The tongue-in-cheek sign at the front counter explains why one must be patient after ordering a sandwich at 5th Street Wine and Deli in Dayton’s Oregon District. 1) It’s because we care, it’s not because we are lazy. 2) Every sandwich is made to order, thus they’re special. Kind of ...
Experimental theater will let its freak flag fly
The Cincinnati Fringe Festival, presented by the Know Theatre of Cincinnati, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and the staff at the Know plan to commemorate the milestone accordingly.“Our kickoff party will be the birthday party,” said Alexandra Kesman, managing director of the Know Theatre. “There will be cake, ...
Festivals’ can’t-miss dishes
More than 200 Cincinnati-area chefs and foodies came together to judge the dishes that will be featured in this weekend’s Taste of Cincinnati food festival. Nine southern Ohio restaurants earned awards for this year’s Best of Taste Awards in four categories: Appetizer (Crab Rangoon by Thai Taste); Entree (Honey Sweet ...
THE TOP TEN UPCOMING THINGS TO DO
1.) Music Kaleidoscope - Torben AspTormen Asp is a Denmark native who plays electronic music inspired by Kraftwerk, Vivaldi, Mozart, and others. He has released seven albums, the latest being 2012’s Short Stories. See him at Miami Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St. in Hamilton on May 20 at 7 p.m. ...
One hundred romance authors hold public book signings at annual convention
Learn the details of your favorite romance novel at the 9th annual Reader & Author Get Together on Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9 at the Cincinnati Marriott North in West Chester Twp.“I go to a lot of writing conferences, but you never have time to sit and talk ...
The Beach Waterpark reopened
When the Beach Waterpark announced it would be closed for the 2012 season many pass holders wondered if anyone would step up to take it over, or if the popular attraction would be mothballed. At the time, the news release quoted spokesman Ralph Vilardo Jr. saying the closing was, “the ...
Water sports complex is wide awake
The Wake Nation Cincinnati water sports complex opened for its preseason on May 1. This month, while the hardcore wakeboarding and wake skating enthusiasts make the most out of the limited springtime hours, two new features will be installed well in time before the expanded summer hours beginning June 1.“One ...
Shameless? Rich moms' tactics to cut lines at Disney
According to reports, some wealthy Manhattan families have discovered a new way to skip the long lines at Walt Disney World — and likely found a new way to be despised by the "99-percenters." The New York Post is reporting some wealthy families are now hiring disabled people to pose ...
Pixar director, movie fans angered by Disney changes to 'Brave' character
The plucky heroine from the Pixar movie Brave has received a make-over from Disney that left fans of the movie angry and led the character’s creator to call the changes sexist. The changes were made for the doll version of the red-haired heroine Merida from the Disney/Pixar movie. The Marin ...
Dayton band The Werks is taking the country by storm - one festival at a time
If there is one thing you will never heard said about The Werks (or its members) it is that they don’t work hard. The Dayton band is on the road, out playing with friends, recording an album or generally just immersed in music nearly 100 percent of their lives. This ...
Author visits Ridge Junior School
Jennifer McGowan, of West Chester Twp., wrote her first book at age 12. Now, the published author will give writing advice to the 7th and 8th graders of Ridge Junior School on Tuesday, May 14.“I want to tell students about the writing process and how open it is, especially in ...
Ohio wildlife author visits Morrow library
Explore the jungle with Dr. John Becker at the Salem Twp. Public Library in Morrow from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 13. This author of 26 children’s books served as Jack Hanna’s right-hand man during his eight years at the Columbus Zoo.Relive his adventures through stories and videos in ...
Kiley Brodeur, Marketing and Communications Associate at Cincinnati Art MuseumThe Cincinnati Wing celebrates 10 year anniversary
The Cincinnati Art Museum is not only a celebration of the arts, but it is also an important piece of U.S. history.Founded in 1881, it is the first purpose-built art museum west of the Alleghenies. Its collection of more than 60,000 works is one of the most comprehensive collections in ...
The Top 10 Upcoming Things To Do
1.) See How They Run Mistaken identities, nosy neighbors, and wartime tensions drive this screwball comedy about a small village in 1940s England, performed by the Fairfield Footlighters. See it at the Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr. in Fairfield from May 17-26. Performance times are 8 p.m., Friday-Saturdays, ...
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