Local Legends

If You Go

The Golden Ticket Opening Reception
Friday, Nov. 4, 6–8 p.m.
CCAC @ Short Vine Gallery
2728 Short Vine St.

Additional information at cliftonculturalarts.org/golden-ticket.

Some of the best regional artists are participating in the 13th annual Golden Ticket juried exhibition at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC), presented by Summerfair. This prestigious exhibition features the artwork of exceptional local artists, all vying for “Best in Show" and the coveted “People's Choice” award, voted on by attendees.

The exhibition opens on Friday, Nov. 4 with an opening reception celebrating the artists, judges, and the community.

“The Golden Ticket is proof how many exceptional artists work right here in our area,” says Jayne Utter, managing director of Summerfair. “The 43 artists in this year's exhibition are the cream of our crop. Some sell at Summerfair, others are award-winners in our outreach programs.”

The annual Golden Ticket exhibition showcases diverse, talented artists living or working within a 25-mile radius of the CCAC. Over $1,500 in prizes will be awarded for Best in Show, second and third place, and honorable mention. The artist with “Best in Show” will also have a solo exhibition hosted by the CCAC.

Janiene Baker | Katie Baker | Christina Baitz-Brandewie | Carol Blum | Beth Belknap Brann | Alan Brown | Greg Buening | Christopher A Cain | Stephen Childress | Don Cluxton | Lisa Hueil Conner | Brooke Crowley | Daniel Dickerscheid | Samantha England | Judith Effa Ford | Leslie Getz | Tina Gutierrez | Devan Horton | Francis Huffman | Jonathan Kamholtz | Michael Kitei | Debra Bushman Kopena | Paul Kroner | Veronica Lash | Becky Linhardt | Tom Lohre | Scott Meyer | ChengLun Na | Carole Price | Kat Rakel-Ferguson | Jazmina Robinhawk | Jacqui Rohner | Kate Rowekamp | Anisha Sangshani | Thelma Shotten | Linda Susman | Teresa Tolentino | Rory Torstensson | Mark Ullrich | Joanie Wiedner | John Wiehe | Jan Wiesner | Mark Wiesner | Clinton Wood III

“The Golden Ticket has featured some of the most well-known and celebrated artists in the region, but also created a launching pad for many emerging artists,” said CCAC Executive Director, Leslie Mooney. “We are so proud and honored to be able to showcase the work of the incredibly talented artists who live and work in the Greater Cincinnati region.”

The jury for this year’s Golden Ticket was Mary Campbell Zopf, retired executive director from Muse Machine; Brandon Hawkins, co-Owner and lead teaching artist with Soul Palette; Jee Eun Lee, assistant professor of ceramics at Northern Kentucky University; and David C. Smith, the owner of Eisele Gallery.

“It was very exciting hearing the results from the jury this year because we have a nice balance of familiar names and new artists,” says Emily Versoza. CCAC’s gallery coordinator. “That’s really what the Golden Ticket is all about – celebrating impressive local talent at all stages of their career.”

Since 2018, CCAC has used the space on Short Vine Street for exhibitions and programs. Earlier this year, however, CCAC broke ground for its new facility, located at 3412 Clifton Ave.

“For years CCAC has hosted Summerfair’s Emerging Artist Exhibition,” says Utter. “So it was easy to choose them when we were looking for an organization for our next ‘Big Give,” especially when they were looking for donors to support their new building.”

“With our four-year commitment came the honor of being the presenter of The Golden Ticket,” Utter says.

On the Dark Side

If you like your Halloween chills with a murderous local twist, take a trip with “The Darkside of Brewing Tour – Tales of Cincinnati’s Haunted and Gruesome Past.”

This limited-edition seasonal guided walking tour from the Brewing Heritage Trail, which continues through Nov. 5, offers tales of macabre events – grave robbing, a serial killing saloonist, and other murderous and deadly mayhem. The tour also includes a visit to an abandoned city street overtaken by nature, as well as a flashlight tour of the underground cellar complex of a historic abandoned Cincinnati brewery.

Tours begin at the Brewing Heritage Trail Tour Center, 1939 Race St., and end at the same location.

The non-profit Brewery District CURC organizes historic brewery tours and started the first large-scale heritage tour program in Over-the-Rhine in 2006. It is a non-profit organization committed to making Cincinnati’s historic Brewery District a healthy, balanced, and supportive neighborhood economy by preserving, restoring, and redeveloping our unique brewing history and historic urban fabric through projects like the Brewing Heritage Trail.

In addition to the limited-edition seasonal tour, the Brewing Heritage Trail offers a wide range of tours throughout the year such as “Built on Beer”, “Brewers & Barons”, and “Brunch, Beer, & Breweries” tours. For a complete schedule of tours, times, and tickets, visit brewingheritagetrail.org.

Setting the Scene

Backlot 2022

Saturday, October 29, 7 – 11 p.m.
Waypoint Aviation, Lunken Airport

Event attire: Hollywood Glam

VIP cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m., with general admission at 7 p.m.

Music provided by Fixx Band, and valet service is available at Waypoint Aviation.

Get tickets!

Ready for your close-up?

Celebrate the movie industry and the local crews and talent that keep the industry growing during Film Cincinnati’s fourth annual Backlot gala.

“We are excited to bring Backlot back to celebrate the work of our local crews and talent, as well as to welcome the motion picture industry to Greater Cincinnati,” said Kristen Schlotman, executive director of Film Cincinnati.

With the theme “Hollywood Glam,” Backlot is Film Cincinnati’s largest fundraiser, helping the non-profit continue to bring in major motion picture production teams to the Greater Cincinnati area. In 2017 and 2018, the last years figures are available, the motion picture industry had an economic impact of nearly $80 million in the Cincinnati area, according to the University of Cincinnati Economics Center. 

Along with celebrating local talent, the event will honor Sarah Green with their Founder’s Award. Green is an Oscar and Emmy-nominated producer known for powerful auteur-driven work in film and television. She currently is in town for Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders, starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer. She also is in post-production for Michael Shannon’s directorial feature debut, Eric LaRue.

Green produced Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life with Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain and Sean Penn, which won the Palme d’Or at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award.  Other notable productions include Nichols’ Mud, Midnight Special and Loving, Malick’s The New World, Knight of Cups and Song to Song, Julie Taymor’s Academy Award-winning Frida, Karyn Kusama’s Girlfight, and John Sayles’ The Secret of Roan Inish. 

Film Cincinnati, celebrating its 35th year in 2022, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to attracting, promoting and cultivating film, television and commercial production throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Since its beginning in 1987, Film Cincinnati has brought hundreds of films to Greater Cincinnati, plus thousands of commercials, music videos, documentaries and industrials.

Screen Time

If You Go

Cinema OTR
1517 Vine St.

Open Wednesday and Thursday, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

If you’re looking for a mix of good music, classic films, and Black culture, Cinema OTR is the place to be.

Located in the heart of OTR, the new bar and lounge is dedicated to ‘90s R&B, hip hop, and classic Black films. Who doesn’t love a good throwback movie while enjoying a cocktail?

Cinema has even dedicated their cocktail menu to classic Black films. Their specialty drink, “Nina” was inspired by the film “Love Jones” (1997), an iconic film to this day, that represents Black love, life, careers and the possibilities in between. The character, Nina, was a young, beautiful, and outgoing woman. The cocktail is said to be a perfect balance of bold and beautiful, just like Nina.

Cinema also has special events throughout the week, including Matinee Day Party,The Games Watch Party (Who Dey!), and The Late Show. Vsit their Instagram page for a full schedule.

– Tiasia Cockrell

Horsing Around

Prepare thyself for fun, feasts (on massive, roasted turkey legs), mayhem, and more at the Ohio Renaissance Festival!

Pro Tip:

Beautiful fall weekends add to magic at the Renaissance Fair. So, be patient and plan ahead to avoid the long lines.

This weekend and next are your last chances to get in on the fun in Warren County.

Not sure what to wear, see or do? We solved that for you with a trip of our own!

Inside the festival walls you’ll find endless forms of entertainment. There’s also artisans selling their goods, shops and of course, plenty of beer and food.

Show time

The entertainment in the shire is non-stop! Just listen for the laughs and follow the signs to find a show.

One of our first stops took us to the Mudd(e) Show, where classic literary tales are performed in the shire’s Muditorium.

Grab a leg

You mustn’t miss the delicious turkey legs!

Get your front row seat (if you dare). We watched Dante’s Inferno (slightly muddy) but the muddiest shows of all, The Viking Show and Jerkules prove to be massive messy fun.

From there, we wandered into a few shops, tried on cloaks, and crowns and then grabbed a few beers.

There’s a great variety of brews and food to choose.

Joust a lot of fun

The full armored joust is another “can’t miss” event.

Combatants compete in high-energy shows multiple times a day.

There’s truly so much to do and see at the Renaissance Festival and don’t worry about missing something. There’s activity everywhere you turn!

For ticket info and more, click here.

Street, Lights, People

More than 2,500 participants from 85 groups will shine a light on cultural heritage, identity and pride, the Cincinnati region, and our connections as humans throughout space and time during the BLINK parade on Thursday, Oct. 13.

The parade steps off at 7:30 pm, and participants will light up Fifth Street from Broadway to Elm streets, with a special Parade Finale near Fifth and Elm.

Parade Torchbearers

For the first time, the parade features local TorchBearers, nominated by the community, that will be carrying glowing BLINK torches 10 Torchbearers were chosen by a committee:

• Will from Make-A-Wish

• Kristen Schlotmann

• Toilynn O’Neal Turner

• Lee Turner

• Jo Martin

• Ian & Jessica Orr

• Gary Dangel

• Charlotte Reed

• Sherry Hughes

• Isaac Wright

The parade is the official kickoff to BLINK™, the nation’s largest light, art, and projection mapping experience. Sitting at the crossroads of innovative art and new technology, BLINK embodies the spirit of world-building, connecting artists who craft their own unique environments within the Cincinnati cityscape.

This free, four-night event runs from 7 to 11 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 16.

With more than 100 installations and projections, it will hard, though not impossible, to see everything at BLINK. This year, events are broken into five zones, spanning 30 blocks from Seventh Street in Covington to McMicken Avenue. So you could do a little more than a zone a night and try to do it all.

But if you want to capture the spirit of the event and wander through all of the art and events, we’ve picked a few highlights in each zone to act as a guide.

COVINGTON

In The Middle
by Antaless Visual Design
Mother Of God Church, 119 W. Sixth St.

Through the use of lights and shadows, the expansion of time and space, the multiplication of objects, the application of physical/mathematical laws, the project appears as a continuous succession of ideas that pursue the logic of reasoning and at the same time the logic of the imagination.

Arcade of Light
by Kemper Sauce Studios
Madison Ave. and W. Fifth Street

Find an interactive collection of retro style games built on the latest in microcontroller technology. Each piece is designed to be fun and approachable, with an exaggerated scale that imparts a sense of childlike wonder. The installation draws on the unique experience of the ARCADE: where undiscovered worlds live behind blinking neon lights and a new friend may be just a quarter away.

Cinemagic
by Spotted Yeti Media
Madison Ave and Sixth St

With endless entertainment at your fingertips, it’s often a quest to find just the right thing to watch. CINEMAGIC takes you on a journey through worlds influenced by film and television masterpieces. With a touch of whimsy and magic, watch as Ms. W. Panes navigates her streaming options searching for the perfect escape to a world of make believe.

 Drawing inspiration from the building’s geometric exterior, CINEMAGIC transforms physical architecture through touchscreen navigation, opening portals to imagination.

Drone Show Viewing Area – Presented by CVG Airport
Madison Ave. at the Riverfront

The Eyes Up Drone Show – Presented by Altafiber will be visible from both sides of the river. Show times are Thursday, 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

THE BANKS

Eyes Up Drone Show – Presented by Altafiber
Smale Park

Show times Thursday, 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m

The BLINK Drone Light highlights the Suspension Bridge, using the Roebling as the back drop for the nightly shows. The show includes 300 drones for an approximately 10-minute show with a sequence of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating in harmony.  

The Banks Zone is made possible by P&G, extending its relationship that has been in place since BLINK’s inception in 2017.

“The P&G Zone is the welcome mat for BLINK greeting attendees from the highways and the bridges alike. It’s so critical for us to make a great first impression for BLINK attendees and we couldn’t do that without the partnership with P&G,” says BLINK co-founder Andrew Salzbrun.

The Golden Garden at The Black Music Walk Of Fame
by PRG
Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St.

The Golden Garden at the new Cincinnati Music Black Walk of Fame celebrates the greatness that has risen from our city and an appreciation for the greatness that lives within each of us.

Visit for an expansive experience within the BLINK footprint that invites guests to gather, bask in the golden glow of their light, and lounge together under the stars. Within the footprint, you’ll also find the light-based installations Parastella and fences.

Enchanted Forest
by Kolar Design
Smale Riverfront Park

Wander into the Enchanted Forest, explore the secrets of the fairy trees, and discover a magical moonlit forest clearing! The Enchanted Forest at Schmidlapp Lawn is a place where you can dance, listen, relax and celebrate community throughout Blink 2022.

Fences
by Immerge Interactive
Smale Riverfront Park

Fences is an interactive light installation, where patterns are generated by the motion of foot traffic along a custom LED display. The 72-foot long and 7-foot high artwork creates lighting effects through color, shape, and brightness across 9,000 individually controlled LEDs. As viewers walk along the path, video tracking creates patterns that are displayed alongside them. Over time, the interactions layer to create generative patterns that visualize the current viewers and the history of those who have visited the space.

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Care Bear
by Michael Coppage with Jason Snell and Adam Wicktora
Walnut and Seventh streets

Care Bear is an adaptation of Michael Coppage’s Black Box Project. The project will address current events and topics of importance in a nuanced, artistic way, celebrate Cincinnati and it's people, places and things. the goal of the project is to turn a 55ft Black man into a teddy bears, showing the softer, funnier, side and grounding him in his humanity. This extension of the Black Box project goes interactive by adding animated elements by Jason Snell and Adam Wicktora.

Fifth Third Bank Presents ElectriFi
Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets

Energy makes our lives better. It is all around us, yet we can be limited by it—by the finite amount we have and how to cleanly produce it. But not today. Today we celebrate our ability to generate energy from sustainable sources such as the sun while we reflect upon the opportunities this creates for future generations.

Featuring The ARRAY, A B!G ART work by:

• Paul Magnuson

• Devin Giles

• Laura Anzola

• Mathew Waddell

• Chris Depape

• Stephen Rhoades

• Fifth Third Bank

Mural 84.51
by Tristan Eaton

At 18, LA-born artist Tristan Eaton designed his first toy for Fisher-Price, and quickly became a driving force in the world of ‘Art Toys.’ Upon graduating from the School of Visual Arts in New York, Eaton revolutionized the art toy works as the founding creative director of the legendary KidRobot. Shortly after, he founded Thunderdog Studios, where he amassed a roster of high profile clients including Nike and Universal. In the years since, Eaton has become one of the most prominent international muralists. He earned the coveted job of rendering the classic Universal Monsters at Universal Studios and an elusive licensing deal with Marvel, kicking off the partnership with a limited run of a Marvel’s The Avengers fine art print series that sold out in just five minutes. His endeavors have also ventured into the metaverse. Eaton’s first ever animated paintings combine spray paint--one of Eaton’s most prolific mediums--and digital art--which has become wildly popular thanks to the NFT Renaissance. Eaton’s work can be seen in the Museum of Modern Art's (MoMA) permanent collection as well as the Cooper Hewitt Museum. Most recently, the Long Beach Museum Art (LBMA) hosted a 25-year career retrospective of his work.

The Manifold Potential
by Lightborne
Contemporary Arts Center

A celebratory exploration of possibilities; how the alchemies of light, sound and time can be wielded to alter the perceived world, using the iconic CAC architecture as our inspiration and canvas. We’re drawn to the anamorphic potential of animated light colliding with the structure, augmenting the perceptions of viewers with a revelry of vibrant animations that explore the lines, surfaces and volumes of the building, letting the architectural forms lead us on a journey through the manifold variations hidden within.

Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink

During BLINK, Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink will be popping up at Court Street Plaza, located between Vine and Walnut streets. The rink has nearly 9,000 square feet of space. Walk-ups are also welcome, cashless payments only or make a reservation.

The Frisch's Mobile Roller Rink is operated by 3CDC.

Asianati Night Market
23 W. Court St.

The first ever Asianati Night Market brings the tastes, sights, and sounds of classic Asian night markets to Court Street (between Race & Vine)!

• Asian street food stalls with curated "Night Market" menu items

• Family-friendly glow-in-the-dark activities & games

• Rows of iconic Night Market lanterns

• Asian-inspired art & light installations

Night markets have been the cornerstone of many Asian cultures for centuries symbolizing a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community experience with delicious, accessible late-night street food.

Sponsored by P&G and Frost Brown Todd.

OVER-THE-RHINE

The Inside Out
by Lightborne

 As active participants in the audio visual design field, we strive to make the impossible possible: to provide our audiences with an escape from a world of limitations, and aggravations

The engines of creativity contained within our walls are ready once more to create a shared experience with our city. Join us as the worlds we’ve created break free from the concrete confines of our physical space and transform our street and neighborhood.

TIMISIEN
Architects of Air
Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St.

The luminarium is accessible to wheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties. Visitors remove their shoes before entering an airlock. Once inside they can wander freely or just lay back and enjoy the ambiance of the structure.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. $15 for adults, $10 for children 2-10, under age 2 are free. Tickets can be purchased on-site or fast passes are available at zieglerpark.org.

Mr. Dynamite
by  Kyle Eli Ebersole

James Brown is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians of the 20th century. 

Brown spent the formative years of his career on the Cincinnati-based King Records label producing some of his earliest hits and providing inspiration and guidance to a generation of musicians. Highlighting the vibrant mural created by Artist Jenny Ustick and Artworks. This projection sends you on a musical journey that honors the legacy of Mr. Dynamite.

Disco Ball Y’all
by Disco Ball Y’all
Elm and 12th streets

The current Guinness World Record for largest disco ball is found on the Isle of Wight in England. This ball was confirmed as measuring nearly 33 feet in September of 2014.

Disco Ball Y’all’s vision is to create a disco ball that measures 67 feet, more than doubling the current world record. This landmark would then be gifted to the city of Louisville. Why, you ask? Here's why:

1. Louisville is the world's largest producer of disco balls.

2. This disco ball will exemplify the energy, innovation, passion, and wonderful weirdness that we know exists in our great city.

3. It is our duty as Americans to ensure that this record is broken, and the title brought to its rightful home in the good ole U.S.A.

I Am Ezz
by Jason Snell with Jim Cunningham and Citoak
1537 Republic St.

On a canvas created for ArtWorks’ 100th mural, “I Am Ezz” is an audio/visual anthem dedicated to local legend, Ezzard Charles.

In 12 verses of spoken word layered atop a record from the 1961 album, “Ezz-thetics”, “I Am Ezz” follows our unlikely hero on his epic journey from Jim Crow South through Cincinnati’s West End to an against-all-odds rise as champion of the world—inside the ring and out.

FINDLAY MARKET

The Findlay Market Zone will be home to a number of new murals which will remain a part of the city’s artistic landscape for years to come.

Sister City
by Jenny Ustick  & Sean P. Hafer
Dunlap Street

Sister City is a visual love letter to the people, history, and culture of Ukraine.

Artist team Jenny Roesel Ustick and Sean P. Hafer are University of Cincinnati DAAP Professors and active artists and designers who have teamed up to create a mural and projection mapped animation for BLINK Cincinnati 2022.

This mural, sponsored by the Cincinnati–Kharkiv Sister City Partnership, Cincy4Ukraine, and the College of DAAP at the University of Cincinnati was created to remind us of the strength and beauty of Ukrainian culture and the enduring friendships between the people of Kharkiv and Cincinnati. Sean P. Hafer and his students have created projection mapped animations to be projected onto the permanent mural.

The DogFish
by DogFish Crew

The DogFish, a historic Burning Man Art Car or “Mutant Vehicle”, has participated in the art and culture event for 23 years.

Burning Man is a week long global gathering in the Nevada desert where we come together to create a “participative temporary metropolis” based around art, music and community on the “playa”. The DogFish has returned to Cincinnati, and is creating a place to gather, dance and share some of its magic and mysticism with BLINK community.

WHO DEY!
by Lindz & Lamb

Hear that Bengal growlin’ mean and angry
Here he comes a prowlin’ lean and hungry
An offensive brute
Run, pass or boot
And defensively he's rough, tough
Cincinnati Bengals
That’s the team we're going to cheer to victory
Touchdown Bengals get some points upon that board
And win a game for Cincinnati

Circuit Breaker

Looking for a quick break, a snack, and a drink while enjoying BLINK?

There’s a bunch of places you can do just that…for free!

Check out our list below for some of the spots where you can rest, refresh, and recharge (your phone!).

BLINK IN THE BALLROOM

Music played on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ while sipping on a cocktail? Wer’re in!

Presented by Friends of Music Hall and Cincinnati Arts Association, BLINK in the Ballroom, runs Oct. 13 to 16, 7 to 10 p.m. Acclaimed theater organist Trent Sims will playing a medley of new and classic songs on the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer Organ each night in the Music Hall Ballroom. Guests can also see the remarkable Music Hall model made with botanical materials by Applied Imagination from Alexandria, Ky., which will be included in the Krohn Conservatory’s holiday exhibit.

During the day, Music Hall will offer tours (Oct. 14 and 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Oct. 16 at noon). Tour tickets are required. 

BLINK in the Ballroom is free and open to the public. Concessions will be available for purchase. Restrooms will be open.

FINDLAY MARKET

A feast for all your senses. There’s a ton to see and do here!

During BLINK, the Findlay Market Zone will be feast for the eyes (and stomach) with dozens of murals, light projection mappings, along with food to enjoy. Explore the vibrant Outdoor Night Market, with food and drink specials from storefronts, bars, and more.

See the Outdoor Market lineup for more.

BLINK AT BRAXTON

Don’t forget the BLINK fun in NKY!

BLINK is back in Covington. Braxton Brewing Company will have two installations, but you can also grab a beer (of course!) and check out the views of the other works from their rooftop.

The Lift One to Light in the Lumen Lounge will be in front of Braxton, with an inflatable, illuminated bar on Seventh Street, complete with experiential music and seating. On the roof, you can experience the Glowing Garden.

On Thursday, The Loft on Braxton's second floor welcomes NKY Pride Center for a BLINK Drag show.

BLINK AT THE CAC

Rest, refresh, and shop!

Stop by the CAC during your BLINK adventures! While the facade will be illuminated and animated by the brilliant minds at Lightborne, the CAC’s Lobby, Lower Level, and 2nd Floor Galleries will be open during.

Enjoy a cash bars, use their restrooms, and see two of their current exhibitions, Images on which to build, 1970s-1990s and Baseera Khan Weight On History.

On Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6–10 p.m., Market Bleu, a quarterly event showcasing artisan handmade products, takes over the CAC Lobby. Enjoy shopping along with treats from Fausto at the CAC amidst the energetic entertainment of BLINK.

HARD ROCK CASINO

Black Jack and burgers served all weekend long!

Whether it’s before the lights go on or after BLINK has gone dark, head to Hard Rock Cincinnati for drinks, dinner, and fun, plus the chance to recharge your phone while you’re doing all that! You’ll need it for all those Instagram-able pics you’re taking.

The Hard Rock Cafe, home of its legendary burger, is open until midnight, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to midnight.

YouYu has Asian-inspired street food, with a late-night menu of savory broths and noodles, sushi, and more. Don’t miss their coconut buns – a yummy, sweet treat, day or night.

The restaurant is open, 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Pm, Friday - Saturday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Looking for a classic, late-night slice? Brick’d Pizza offers real Neapolitan pizza cooked in a brick oven, over fire. This chef-led pizzeria also offers pastas and sandwiches. Find great dishes from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sunday. 

AGAR

Artists battle it out in Secret Walls

One of the coolest parts of an already cool event is Secret Walls.

This competition between muralists in town for BLINK will be held at AGAR, 1205 Walnut St., on Friday, Oct. 14, from 8 to 11 p.m.

The artists competing are Jason Alghussein, The Cats Eye Art, Chris Caudill, Chroma Projects, DEVI, Dye Brothers, Danny Gamble, LAmour Supreme, Tenzing, Michael Thompson, and Jenny Roesel Ustick.

An Apple a Day

An apple a day just feels right, especially now that it’s Fall.

Irons Fruit Farm
640 Stubbs Mills Road in Lebanon
Open Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m. –6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. October.

We took a trip to Irons Fruit Farm in Lebanon to gather up a bushel or two and had the best time!

Irons Fruit Farm is a fourth generation farm with a market, plenty of apple picking/buying options, a corn maze, hay rides to find that perfect pumpkin, and more.

Grab an apple cider donut!

There’s donuts and then there’s this. We had to grab a few before we left.

If your schedule allows, stop by on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds. The hayrides won’t be available but you’ll practically have the apple crates to yourself.

All the apple goodness

Apples, apple butter, apple fritters, apple tarts..

Hoop It Up!

Saturday Hoops works to change the lives of youths in Cincinnati.

It started with Saturday basketball, but then came volleyball, yoga, ballet, jumprope, and more.

These gatherings grow bigger and bigger during the summer, but with the weather turning cooler, the organization needed a bigger indoor space to continue its growth.

Enter, Lincoln Recreation Center in the West End.

“We’re so excited! This is year 19 for Saturday Hoops. The program began and it was January - May and that was it. 5 years ago we had a summer program at Ziegler Park. And now, we’re here year round at the Lincoln Rec Center.. We’re really excited to serve hundreds of families here in the West End.” said Saturday Hoops Director, Adam Turer.

Last week, on a cool, fall day, Saturday Hoops welcomed local students and volunteers at Lincoln Rec Center to kick off its Fall Season.

Photos courtesy of Saturday Hoops

Their friends at Bigger Than Sneakers unveiled the fully stocked Saturday Hoops Resource Closet. Kids will be invited to grab a new pair of shoes, a basketball, a toy or anything else they’d like.

Turer says they’ll gauge this by the awards given out at the end of each day.

“We’re really excited that Saturday Hoops is now officially a program of CYC, one of the biggest and best youth mentoring programs in Cincinnati. We’ve hired program coordinator, Jason Brown and we’re really excited to see it expand and grow throughout the city,” he says.

Relish the Idea

PIckleball, anyone?

More and more, the answer is yes.

Monster Smash
Oct. 7–9
Sawyer Point Pickleplex
815 East Pete Rose Way

CPC members get discounted registration. All event registrations include either a boxed lunch or a food truck voucher and a drink ticket that can be used for beer, seltzer, water, or a soft drink

For more information, check out the event page.

The nation’s fastest-growing sport has a chokehold on Cincinnati, from professional tour stops to neighborhood pickup games in cul-de-sacs from Walton to West Chester.

The sport, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, rose to recent prominence during the pandemic, but it’s been around since 1965. It draws fans of all ages, from all corners of the country, with players now eclipsing the five million mark nationwide.

Why? Several reasons, according to pickleball experts here and around the country. It has a low barrier of entry – all you need is a paddle, a small court and a net – and, according to Mitch Dunn, co-founder and president of the CIncinnati Pickleball Club, it’s “easy to learn – but difficult to master. The sport attracts people looking for something athletic that is easy to pick up. Once they start playing though, they often find that the "difficult to master" part is what really hooks them. It's that part that makes the sport so addictive.” 

Dunn and fellow co-founder Karen Games launched the Cincinnati Pickleball Club (CPC) in January 2020 – before the pandemic saw pickleball participation rise exponentially.

“We saw a huge opportunity for the tri-state. We made it our mission to turn Cincinnati into the hub of midwest pickleball, “ Dunn said. “We were confident we could pull this off because of Cincinnati's heritage as a tennis town.”

Since then, CPC has grown into one of the largest pickleball organizations in the midwest, with more than 1,500 members. The group has helped draw both professional pickleball tours to the city, with multi-year commitments.

Dunn points out, “Since we launched we have hosted eight major tournaments, run year-round league play that attracts roughly 200 players per session, given over 1,000 lessons, and hosted more Club events than we can count.”

And the allure of pickleball has made it to the city level as well. The city of Cincinnati saw enough potential in the sport to renovate the Sawyer Point Pickleplex, a $600,000 complex that will be the site of the third annual Monster Smash, a pickleball tournament sponsored by CPC, Oct. 7–9.

“Monster Smash is our last tournament of the year, and we think it's the most enjoyable tournament,” said Dunn. “It's a celebration of pickleball, Halloween, and the fall weather that Cincinnatians love.”

It also includes live music, a college division, a beer booth, and food trucks throughout the weekend. And the best part: anyone can enter.

“Even if you're not playing, we encourage people to come down to Sawyer Point and watch some of our gold medal matches. Pickleball is as fun to watch as it is to play.”

In addition to competition, Monster Smash will also feature open play once tournament play concludes.

“Pickleball is a game for all, regardless of your athletic prowess,” Dunn said. “I play with 12-year-olds and 87-year-olds in the same day, and have great experiences with both. So if you're curious, come out and join the Club. Pickleball is hugely beneficial for both your physical and mental wellbeing.”

Well and Good

New season, new outlook!

If Fall has you ready to start new endeavors with new energy, especially for your health and well-being, don’t miss the the Kroger Wellness Festival.

The festival includes panels, demonstrations, and entertainment to help people along their wellness journey. This year’s presenters include Olympian Abby Wambach, New York Times best-selling author Chrissy Teigen, entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel, and Grammy-winner Carrie Underwood.

The festival is designed to help people live healthier lives by taking a holistic approach to healthy living and raise awareness of how Kroger and its products can help improve both your physical and mental heal

Here are a few highlights, but view the full schedule. For a playlist of musical performers click here.

FRIDAY, SEPT 23

11 a.m. – Olympian, Activist, Author

Prepare to be empowered and energized by Abby Wambach, world champion, author, activist, and soccer legend, during this moderated conversation and public Q&A session, powered by Gatorade Fit. Public meet and greet to follow.
Johnson & Johnson Stage

1:15 p.m. Cooking Simply with Chrissy Teigen

Author of New York Times bestseller Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat, Chrissy Teigen will host a 30-minute cooking segment, presented by Simply®.
Laura’s Lean Stage

2 p.m. – Becoming a Food Entrepreneur

Stories and advice from powerhouse food founders and how they found success, featuring Kyle Cooke, TV personality and founder of Loverboy.
BODYARMOR Stage

2 p.m. – Chef’s Shortcuts

Join Chef Brian Malarkey, Top Chef and 10x Award-Winning Restaurateur, as he shares his top tips to hacking it in the kitchen. Featuring Chef Christian Gill and Kroger’s Ashley Martinez.
Laura’s Lean Stage

2:30 p.m. –America’s Foodie Family

Mother-daughter duo Chrissy and Pepper Teigen discuss the importance of embracing cultural traditions while making them your own.
Johnson & Johnson Stage

3:15 p.m. – Down to Business

Entrepreneur, author and reality TV star Bethenny Frankel shares her approach to fearlessly leading with her gut, embracing being a “multi-hyphenate woman” and laying a foundation for greatness through investing in her wellness.
BODYARMOR Stage

6:15 p.m.–Curvy Cardio

Join Morgan Angelique Owens for Curvy Cardio, where every body can move in a healthy and happy way!
American Greetings Stage

SATURDAY SEPT 24

12:30 p.m.–Mental Health and the Media

Exploring tips to develop healthy social media hygiene for better quality of life, featuring TV Star Dylan Barbour and TikToker Megan Mitchell.
American Greetings Stage

2:15 p.m.–30-Minute Mind-Blowing Meals with Home Chef

Explore easy-to-make dishes with Chef Vanessa Miller and iHeart Radio’s JonJon!
Laura’s Lean Stage

2:30 p.m.–Cardio with Carrie Underwood

BODYARMOR presents a special 30-minute full body cardio blast workout led by 8-time GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar and fitness entrepreneur Carrie Underwood and her trainer Eve Overland.
BODYARMOR Stage

3 p.m. – Flipping Out with Dominique Dawes

Join a whole-family gymnastics activity led by 3x Olympic Gymnast Dominique Dawes, owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies.
Johnson & Johnson Stage

Around the Cluck

“…and we just happen to be in the greatest city in the world!”

This year’s World's Largest Chicken Dance at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is not throwing away its show, as the cast of HAMILTON steps in to lead the dance.

Cast members will take the stage in front of tens of thousands of people in on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. on the Turfway Park Main Stage, at Second and Elm Streets.

HAMILTON National Tour (c) Joan-Marcus

Saturday also marks a new name for the dance. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is renaming of the World’s Largest Chicken Dance in honor of longtime Chamber employee and local media legend Rich Walburg. Walburg was the Chicken Dance’s biggest fan and had a hand in booking some of the most popular grand marshals over the years.

After leading the chicken dance at Oktoberfest, the cast heads back to the Aronoff Center, where HAMILTON is playing through Oct. 2, as a part of Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati’s season presented by TriHealth.

Kegs-cellent Adventure

Ready to get the party started?

Cincinnati Mayor, Aftab Pureval, has proclaimed Friday, Sept. 16 a half-day holiday in Cincinnati. 

“Nobody else in the country does Oktoberfest as big and as proudly as we do here in Cincinnati,” said Mayor Pureval. “And we should continue to recognize its importance to our community and local businesses.”

While not an official half-day holiday, with this proclamation, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati® and Mayor Aftab Pureval encourage the Cincinnati region to come downtown early and celebrate on Friday, Sept. 16 starting at 11 a.m. 

“We’re opening up the event this year with some of our fan-favorite festivities,” said Maddie Regan, vice president of events and experiences at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. “We hope the city and region can take advantage of the half-day holiday and make their way down to this amazing Cincinnati tradition.”

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati festivities will begin with the Running of the Wieners, Friday, Sept. 16 at 12 p.m. at the Turfway Park Main Stage at Second and Elm Streets. In this event, 100 dachshunds will don costumes and compete to determine Zinzinnati’s fastest wiener dog.

It will be followed at 2 p.m by the Gemütlichkeit (Goodwill) Games. This annual event features local media personalities competing in stein carrying and barrel rolling competitions. The festivities continue on Saturday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati has a lineup of more than 130 different varieties of beer and alcoholic beverages from national and local breweries.

“We’re excited to offer a beer list with a variety of options and flavors,” said Spencer Mapes, lead event manager for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. “Along with our official beer, Samuel Adams, local favorites like Madtree, Rhinegeist, and Urban Artifact will be participating in the event.”

Food also plays a big part in Oktoberfest, and this year, more than 30% of the vendors are new to the event. Patrons will enjoy choosing from more than 150 food options, both traditional along with new twists on favorite dishes.

Of course, Oktoberfest also includes a diverse entertainment line-up, with more than 30 acts ranging from traditional German music to indie rock appearing on multiple stages all weekend long.

Get all the details at https://oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/food/.

Leading the Way

If You Go

23rd Goering Center Family & Private Business Awards
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4:30 p.m.
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, 1000 Broadway

Order tickets now.

“Each year, the Goering Center recognizes companies that represent the ideals of the Center and what we know to be the qualities of great organizations,” said Carol Butler, president of the Goering Center. “Our annual awards provide businesses with a unique opportunity to showcase their successes and the impact they are making in our community.”

This year 11 local companies and two business leaders will be honored at this years’s annual Goering Center Family & Private Business Awards on Sept. 13.

This year’s honorees include

• Batesville Products, Inc.

• Baxter Burial Vault Service

• BRG Realty Group

• Crescent

• Heaven Hill Brands

• Kingsgate Logistics

• New Republic Architecture

• New Riff Distilling

• RiskSOURCE Clark-Theders

• trak group

The John Goering Impact Award will honor Sid Barton, PhD, Professor Emeritus and Professor-Education in the John and Gloria Goering Professor of Family and Private Business, Department of Management.

The Greater Cincinnati Family Business Hall of Fame recognizes companies or individuals who have made a long-term community impact through their employment growth, philanthropy, community engagement and enhancement of our community image. This year’s inductee is JANCOA.

The Premier Sponsors of the event are Clark Schaefer Hackett, Fifth Third Bank and USI Insurance Services. Additional support of the event is provided by First Financial Bank, Cincinnati Commercial Contracting, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, FORVIS, Valuation Research Corporation, New Riff Distilling and Beer House Distributing/Cavalier Distributing, Wood Herron and Evans, and ALINITI. The creative and media partners are Game Day, Prestige AV & Creative Services, Spot On Productions and the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Best in Class

Legion of Excellence Gala 2022

The 21st Annual Legion of Excellence recognizes the academic achievements of current UC scholar-athletes and the UC Athletics Hall of Fame inductees.

Friday, September 23, 2022
Fifth Third Arena
2700 O’Varsity Way
Cincinnati, OH 45221

6 p.m – Reception
7 p.m. –Dinner and program

Individual Event Ticket = $125
Sponsor a Student-Athlete = $100

Get tickets now!

The Legion of Excellence annually recognizes the academic achievements of current UC scholar-athletes from each sport, new inductees to the James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame and UCATS Order of the Black Blazer along with a winner of the Strubbe Distinguished Service Award and the first Bob Goin Service Award for contributions to Bearcats Athletics.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark federal law that prohibits gender discrimination in educational programs and activities, the 2022 Class for the James P. Kelly UC Athletics Hall of Fame will be the first to feature all women and will include Jacqueline Keire (swimming and diving), Kathy Klump (track and field), Laura Lauder (volleyball) and Laurie Pirtle (longtime women's basketball coach).

“We are thrilled to honor these Bearcats legends,” Director of Athletics John Cunningham said. “From the track to the courts and the pool, these women proved to be the best of the best during their collegiate careers at the University of Cincinnati. They serve as shining examples for our current student-athletes of how hard work can lead to success, and what it means to be a Bearcat for life.”

Cincinnati's 2022 Hall of Fame Class

Jacqueline Keire

Swimming and diving,
2013–17
Keire was a three-time All-American for the Bearcats in 2015, 2016 and 2017. She qualified for the NCAA Championships all four years of her career and was a three-time AAC Most Outstanding Swimmer honoree. She collected 13 conference championships and still holds nearly every UC record in the events she swam. She also won a gold medal for Team Canada at the 2017 World University Games.

Kathy Klump

Track and field, 2008–12
Klump was a three-time All-American and four-time BIG EAST champion middle distance runner for the Bearcats track and field team from 2008 to 2012. She earned First Team All-America accolades in 2012 by placing fourth in the 800-meter run at the NCAA Indoor Championships and sixth in the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Klump was the 2012 BIG EAST Most Outstanding Indoor Track Performer and set five school records, including the indoor 500-meter (1:10.08), indoor 800-meter (2:04.57) and outdoor 800-meter (2:03.35) runs.

Laura Lauder

Volleyball, 2000–03
Lauder was a three-time all-conference setter, who finished her career 10th in NCAA history in assists per game (13.87 in the 30-point scoring format). She finished first in the UC record book in career assists (5,946) and helped the Bearcats to a pair of conference championships and four NCAA Tournament appearances. In 2003, she earned All-Conference USA First Team accolades, honorable mention All-America and Conference USA Setter of the Year honors. A member of the C-USA All-Decade Team, Lauder was also C-USA Co-Freshman of the Year in 2000.

Laurie Pirtle

Women’s basketball
head coach, 1986–2007
Pirtle is the winningest coach in Cincinnati women's basketball history with 310 victories over her 21 years at the helm of the Bearcats. She had seven straight winning seasons from 1996-97 to 2002-03. Pirtle guided the Bearcats to four appearances in the Women's NIT and three appearances in the NCAA Tournament, earning UC's first-ever NCAA Tournament win in 2002. Cincinnati won the Conference USA Tournament and finished with a record of 27-5 in 2002. She was a two-time Conference USA Coach of the Year and retired in 2007.

In addition to the Hall of Fame, the Legion of Excellence annually recognizes the academic achievements of current UC student-athletes from each sport, new inductees to the UCATS Order of the Black Blazer along with a winner of the Strubbe Distinguished Service Award and the Bob Goin Service Award for contributions to Cincinnati Athletics.

The James P. Kelly UC Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honor and pay tribute to those individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions in the field of intercollegiate athletics and helped bring recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to the University of Cincinnati and its athletics programs through participation, support, or interest. The Hall of Fame is named in honor of Jim Kelly, Sr., who was associated with UC for over 40 years as an athlete, assistant coach, and administrator.

Choosing the Right Course

The Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G brings the best women golfers in the world to town. This week, get a behind-the-scenes look at the Kenwood Country Club preps and plans, hear interviews with organizers, and see how you can be part of the action.

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We chatted with KCC’s grounds crew about the work it takes to keep their course in tip-top LPGA shape (Insider info: it always looks this good).

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Tee time

Watch some of the best female golfers in the world, enjoy golf clinics and more.

Events

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Winner takes all

Including this gorgeous trophy and oh yeah, a $1.75 million dollar purse.

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Volunteer opportunities

Looking for a way to get in on the LPGA action?

Here's your chance

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Baking and Entering

Bust a Crust

Sunday, Sept. 25
7:30 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – Race start

Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
4521 Spring Grove Ave.

Find out more and register at bustacrust.org.

Having trouble getting motivated for a 5K? Would pie sweeten the deal?

Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY is getting ready for its second annual Pie-K 5K run/walk. This family-friendly race is ideal for runners and walkers of all ages – the course at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is paved so it can accommodate strollers and wagons.

After the race, all participants enjoy pie and, of course, whipped cream! The Pie-K festivities also include other treats, along with an awards ceremony and music by DJ Brandon Scott Perry of Sound for Day.

The Pie K serves as the official kick-off to Bust a Crust!, Meals on Wheels’ largest fundraiser. These events help Meals on Wheel feed more than 10,000 local seniors. Pre-orders for Bust a Crust! will be taken at the Pie-K, long before online ordering begins in October.

This year, packet pickup for the race will be on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fleet Feet store in Glendale, 267 E. Sharon Road. Runners/walkers who pick up their packets on that day will also receive 20 percent off merchandise in the store.

Those who register online can make an additional gift to honor a special senior in their lives with a donation in their name. Senior honorees are recognized in signage along the race route. Participants can also write a senior’s names on their race bibs. The Pie-K offers the chance for people to remember seniors they love in a way that brings together community and promotes health and well-being.

All participants receive a race T-shirt and commemorative medal. Trophies are awarded to the overall top three male and female runners and walkers.

High (School) Fashion

Superman has his cape, Wonder Woman has her bracelets, and Captain America has his shield. Every hero wears something that makes them feel stronger, more capable, and the best version of themselves.

Couldn’t we all use an outfit like that?

As we enter back-to-school season, we asked a few teens what their go-to outfit is to feel confident, comfortable, and cool.

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My favorite thing to wear is this outfit!

I love the tie in the back of the shirt and the shape of the jeans. I like wearing clothes that speak to me so I can show off my style while feeling cute and confident!

–Annabelle, 16, Dixie Heights

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I like to mix basic pieces and more edgy streetwear styles. I do wear a lot of black. It matches everything!

My favorite things to wear are oversized sweaters and sweatshirts in the cooler months. The oversized tops offer a nice contrast with tighter pants. They are also incredibly comfortable and fend off chilly classroom temperatures.

Don’t worry about whether you look cool, although I’m 100% sure you will. Focus more on what clothes make you feel most comfortable and in your element. That energy will shine through!

– Dani, 14, SCPA

I prefer to wear athletic clothing, including skateboarding-inspired brands. I don’t even skateboard, but they are often clothes that fit me well and that I feel good in. Oh, and I lean toward wearing warm colors. They look good with my skin tone!

My favorite things to wear are jogger-style khaki pants. I personally don’t like wearing jeans. The joggers are a little more dressed up and just as versatile. They are also stretchy and fitted at the bottoms, which makes them comfortable to sit, work, run, and relax in.

My advice for kids picking out clothes for the school year is just pick up clothes that you like. Clothes that show who you are. Colors that are you. Be creative and have fun with it!

 – Damien, 16, SCPA

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My favorite piece to wear is a short, pastel rainbow dress. It is from a company called Selkie Collection, based in the UK/Europe and was a birthday gift to myself last year. I wear it in fancy and casual settings.

I like wearing this dress because it was the first super fancy, expensive thing I bought for myself with my own money. Last summer was my first job, and when that project was over, I used the money I saved up working to buy this dress. I am proud to own this dress because I worked very hard at my first job and this dress serves as a reminder of that.

I like to wear this dress because of the poofy skirt and gorgeous color, they make me feel confident and powerful. Being non-binary and dressing as feminine as I like to, I often get mistaken for a girl. This dress helps me remember that no matter what other people say, I am by no means a girl, and get to dress however I want.

My advice to people looking to feel cooler and more confident in their clothes is to research different styles and aesthetics. Pinterest has been pretty good for me personally for ideas, try some different stuff out and experiment, it's a great way to find new pieces, and to trust that you will find something that works for you and that you like.

No one is inherently “cooler” or “better” than you because they dress a certain way.

– Phoenix, 17, Walnut Hills High School

NFT FYI

If blockchain has you bewildered and NFTs turn your language NSFW, a new technology conference can help.

The Art Academy of Cincinnati, Disrupt Art, Cintrifuse, Fifth Third Bank, and organizations across the country are launching MidwestCon. this weekend, Aug. 12 to 14. This immersive experience of art, culture, and technology, will be held at the AAC.

“Innovation doesn’t just live on the West Coast. It doesn’t just live on the east coast. It doesn’t just live in Miami,” said Rob Richardson, the founder of MidwestCon. It’s right here in Cincinnati. We can be the spark for innovation in the Midwest.”

The Metaverse and Web3 technology are reshaping the global economy. Today it’s a $100 billion market; tomorrow it will touch on every aspect of entertainment, finance, and culture.

Experts from the local community and around the country will discuss investing, NFTs, DeFi, cybersecurity, and the future of art, entertainment, and fashion in the metaverse.

Ready to jump into the metaverse IRL – Get tickets now!

Schedule

Friday, August 12
Registration begins at 9 a.m.

9 a.m. – Morning Meditation with Naama O. Pozniak

9:30 a.m. – Morning Intention Setting with Fari Jaan

10:10 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Remarks from Rob Richardson

10:15 a.m. – Coffee Chat with Special Guest and
Rob Richardson • Kimbo Slice Jr • Jesse Foreman

10:40 a.m. – The Evolution of the Internet Presented by NFTCLT

11:12 a.m. – NFTS 101, Community Presented by LovableCurves with Lisa Kuntze "Lovable Curves"

11:33 a.m. – The Age of Teleportation Presented by the KryptoKhemist with Link Green “The KryptoKhemist” 

11:55 a.m. – Disruptor’s Crash Course AMA with
Link Green "The KryptoKhemist" • Lisa Kuntze "Lovable Curves"

12:12 p.m. – Wallet Setup / Claim Your Unstoppable Domain Credits

12:24 p.m. – Disrupt Art NFT Gallery

1 p.m. – Lunch Break

1:05 p.m. – Afternoon Stretch and Reset with Marcel Powers

2:30 p.m. – The Web3 Renaissance – “How Art Catalyzed a Movement” with Rob Richardson • Myrina Renaissance • Jacob Voelzke • Link Green “The KryptoKhemist” • Flower Cheyeld

2:52 p.m. – Transforming Business and Banking in a Blockchain World with Diamond Doll • Edmond M. Allmond • Maxwell Posival • Barbara Bickham • Lee Mosbacker

3:14 p.m. – From the Block to the Blockchain – Empowering Underrepresented Creators and BUIDLers with Tony Bravado • Christoper Green “KNXTTI” • Tommy Trillfigger • Doug McCollough • Felicia Dunson

3:36 p.m. – Cinema on the Blockchain with David Bianchi

4 p.m. – A Guide to Transitioning Your Business from Web2 to Web3 with Rob Richardson • LaTosha Ward • Danielle Petty • Dani Kimble

4:22 p.m. – Utilizing Blockchain Applications to Generate Social Impact with Nick Fontova “Mr. Pink” • Branden Hutton • Jamar Montgomery • Charles Mbata

4:44 p.m. – Harnessing Brand Power on the Decentralized Internet with Rob Richardson • Jon Thompson • Dessie Brown • Tal Navarro

5:06 p.m. – Breaking the Rules – The Changing Landscape of Music with Zanib Salih • Leo Pastel • Alexander Star • Charm Taylor

5:28 p.m. – Building Community in a Trustless Ecosystem – Why Safe Education and Onboarding Matters with Tony Bravado • Jamar Montgomery • Richard Zreik • Diamond Doll

6 p.m. – Fireside Chat – Astrology and Web3 with Fari Jaan • Rahme’el Bey

6 p.m. – Dinner Break

6:20 p.m. – Evening Sound Healing Meditation with Diamond Doll

7 p.m. – Disrupt the Flow with KLOU • Draagan the Artist • Turich Benjy • Caly Bevier • Brady Funke • Tony LeRoy • Leo Pastel • Zanib Salih • Alexander Star • Tommy Trillfigger • Monica Windom

9:30 p.m. – After Party 

Saturday, Aug. 13
Registration begins at 9 a.m.

9 a.m. – Morning Meditation with Naama O. Pozniak

9:30 a.m. – Morning Intention Setting with Fari Jaan

10:14 a.m. – Coffee Chat with Special Guest
Rob Richardson • Mayor Aftab Pureval

10:40 a.m. – Web3 Cincinnati with Rob Richardson • Leo Pastel • Andrew VanSickle • Nick Fontova “Mr. Pink” • Annie Burke

11:12 a.m. – CyberSecurity in the Digital Age with
Tony Bravado • Eku Williams • Jason Martin

11:33 a.m. – Protect Your Content! IP, Trademark, and Licensing of NFTs with Edmond M. Allmond • Alex Washington III • Gaea Kassatly • Rob Richardson

11:55 a.m. – Innovation Girl’s Demo withRichard Zreik

12:18 p.m. – Young Disruptors

12:40 p.m. – Prioritizing Wellness in Web3 with Fari Jaan • Naama O. Pozniak • Lisa Kuntze “Lovable Curves” • Shira Lazar

1 p.m. – Lunch Break

1:05 p.m. – Practices for Self-Care in Web3 with Seven Brown

2:30 p.m. – House of First Panel with Andrew VanSickle • Tony Bravado • Diamond Doll • Nick Fontova “Mr. Pink”

2:52 p.m. – Women Who Disrupt Web3 with Rob Richardson • Shira Lazar • Tal Navarro • Jessica Greenwalt

3:14 p.m. – Indepenent Films Meets NFTs with Richard E. Pelzer II • Marquette Williams • David Bianchi

3:36 p.m. – David Bianchi Spoken Word 

3:58 p.m. – Ready Player One? A Guide to the Token Economy with Tony Bravado • David Lopez-Kurtz • Link Green “The KryptoKhemist” • Matthew Ball

4:20 p.m. – Future Applications of AR and VR with Rob Richardson • Jeni Barton • Maryana Ryumshin • Barbara Bickham

4:42 p.m. – Bots on the Blockchain with Shawn Pickett

5:14 p.m. – NFT Marketing and Mass Adoption – How to Generate a Growing and Active Ecosystem with Nick Fontova “Mr. Pink” • Jon Thompson • Brian Thomas • Mariah Howard • Dessie Brown

5:34 p.m. – NFTs, But Make it Fashion with Annie Burke • Flower Cheyeld • Derius Carruth • Stacey Vest • Jessica Marquez

6 p.m. – Dinner Break

6:05 p.m. – Evening Sound Healing Meditation with Diamond Doll

8 p.m. – Non-Fungible Awards

8:30 p.m. – Mint the Runway Fashion Show

Kick-off Time

Can we get a “WHODEY”?

Pregame at The Banks

Friday, Aug. 12, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., v. Arizona Cardinals

Saturday, Aug. 27, 3–6 p.m. v. Los Angeles Rams

Sunday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. v. Pittsburgh Steelers

Thursday, Sept. 29, 4 – 8:15 p.m. , v.Miami Dolphins

Sunday, Oct. 23 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., v. Atlanta Falcons

Sunday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., v. Carolina Panthers

Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 – 4:30 p.m., v. Kansas City Chiefs

Sunday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., v. Cleveland Browns

Monday, Jan. 2, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m., v. Buffalo Bills

Sunday, Jan. 8, TBD, v. Baltimore Ravens

Join fellow Bengals fans this Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. before the Bengals game against the Arizona Cardinals at The Banks.

This season, every Bengals home game kicks off with the new Pregame at The Banks tailgate party that includes fun for all ages.

During the preseason, Pregame at The Banks runs from Joe Nuxhall Way to Rosa Parks Street.

Enjoy live music in the Bud Light Party Zone with 4th Day Echo playing on the stage located near Joe Nuxhall Way.

Pregame at The Banks spans three blocks in the DORA district on E. Freedom Way running from Joe Nuxhall Way to Race Street and features music, food, drinks and games.

Test out your football skills at the CareSource Play 60 activity area on the lawn across from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Visit the Jungle Zone presented by Toyota for interactive games, face painting, inflatables and a DJ near Race Street.

The next Pregame at The Banks will be Saturday, Aug. 27, from 3–6 p.m. before the Super Bowl LVI re-match, as the Bengals game take on the Los Angeles Rams.