Cincy 6: A Look Ahead
BLINK! Oct. 8-11, 2026....Need I say more?
– Leslie Mooney
BLINK is returning in October next year and I cannot wait to see what they have planned for our city! And personally, I want to keep making steps towards becoming a full time content creator and keep using my platform to highlight all the beautiful people and businesses that make our city great.
– Melissa Lewis
BLINK, Oct. 8–11, 2026. It's already blocked off in my calendar!
– Linsey Kraeling
I think in 2026, Im most looking forward to continuing to grow my brand and build my business and continue to amplify Cincinnati, the city I love so much! Not for fame or money, but because I truly do love our city and I want people to put some respect on our name!
We are a city with so much to offer and I can’t wait to see how BLINK is going to be transformed this year and how our sports teams do in 2026 (a championship of some kind would be amazing!) I am excited to continue to be here to help assist brands and experiences in their growth and development and be the go to guy for people to see what is happening in Cincy! And it will be even better surrounded by friends and family!
– Andrew Maloney
A World Series in Cincinnati, a Super Bowl Parade at The Banks and an MLS Trophy at TQL Stadium! (Editor’s note: From your lips to God’s ears.
–Jackie Reau
The Children’s Theatre is bringing the Brush Theatre of Seoul’s production of “Doodle Pop” to The Emery this June 2026. The interactive animation projections and live whiteboard drawings are going to be incredible, so unique, and not to be missed!
– Krista Katona Pille
Growing the Pig! I’m looking forward to (hopefully) our biggest Flying Pig Marathon field ever and another year of building community, movement, and joy across Greater Cincinnati.
– Doug Olberding
Opening Day parade and game!
– Bridget England
Cincinnati Opera’s production of “Lalovavi,” set for July will be the is the first work in their three-opera commissioning initiative, The Black Opera Project. With sci-fi influences and the Opera’s usual high standards in production values, it’s not to be missed. It’s also a great reminder that Cincinnati is still home to groundbreaking and innovative arts, with tremendous community support to do new things and inspire change.
– Tricia Suit
I'm doing a beer collaboration for St. Patricks Day!
– Michelle Jones
I am looking forward to more time with my kids this year, an incredible team that I get to work with and the events and impact we plan on making in 2026!
– Rachel DesRochers
I'm looking forward to seeing which poster wins the Summerfair poster competition for 2026. I love working with the winner and creating all the advertising and merchandise for Summerfair 2026. Save the date: May 29–31, 2026.
– Jayne Utter
The literary scene in Cincy!
– Holly Brians Ragusa
“Swan Lake” by Cincinnati Ballet with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
– Debbie Brant
In 2026, I’m looking forward to various projects and new opportunities that center storytelling, education, and machine learning in ways that are practical, human, and community-focused. I’m excited to keep building work in Cincinnati across film, technology, and music, collaborating with people who care about craft, clarity, and impact, and staying open to opportunities where those skills can be put to meaningful use.
– Yemi Oyediran
This April, we will name this year’s YWCA Career Women of Achievement and I can’t wait to introduce you to the new class! Each year, 10 women honored, increasing community awareness and appreciation of the diverse contributions of women in the workforce and in the region. Since the program began, almost 400 women have been recognized, creating a powerful academy of past honorees.
– Rickell Howard Smith