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News Politics

Public forum to answer commonly asked questions about city budget

Plan Cincinnati is hosting a a learning forum about the city’s budget on Wednesday, August 18 in downtown Cincinnati. The forum is designed to answer many of the questions posed by citizens at working group meetings, for the evolving comprehensive plan, over the past year.

The forum will include Cincinnati Budget Director Lea Eriksen, and will answer many commonly asked questions like:

  • Where does our City’s revenue come from?
  • What are our operating expenses?
  • What is the difference between the capital budget and operating budget?
  • How much money do we receive from the Federal Government and the State of Ohio?
  • How much does the City get from property tax or income tax?

The Budget Learning Forum will take place on Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the J. Martin Griesel Room (7th Floor) of Centennial Plaza II (map) in downtown Cincinnati. The event is free and open to the public. On- and off-street automobile parking, free bicycle parking, and Metro bus service (plan your trip) is available for this event.

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News Transportation

Vote for Metro’s “Tell Us Your Story” contest winners through 8/31

After Metro kicked off the “Tell Us Your Story” in May 2010, hundreds of bus riders submitted their stories about how transit benefits their lives and their community in terms of jobs, the environment, energy independence, and overall quality of life.

The many entries have now been whittled down to five finalists for both written and video submissions, and now Metro is asking the public to vote on its favorite entry in both categories. The winning entry from each category will a year of free rides on Metro, while the remaining four entries will each win a month of free rides.

“Riders shared stories about growing up, family traditions, poems, songs and raps with one thing in common – the difference Metro made in their lives,” said Metro CEO, Marilyn Shazor.

The five written story finalists include Teresa Roush from Wilmington, Ernest Disney Britton from Hyde Park, Jalilisha Dixon from Finneytown, Kelly Drinan from Amberley, and Sidney Coleman from Silverton. To read their entries visit the contest’s website. Below, you can view the five video finalists for the “Tell Us Your Story” contest.

Online voting runs through August 31st, and the grand prize winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 1. Ten voters will also randomly be selected to win prizes of their own.

Videos A and B

Videos C and D

Video E

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Arts & Entertainment News

Newport Bourbon Tours – Saturdays in August

The folks over at Newport Walking Tours have put together another variation of their tour through Newport for Saturday evenings in August. In the past we have reported on their treks through Newport exploring the gangster past, as well as their trips through historic Over-the-Rhine reliving some of Cincinnati’s colorful days, and now for the remaining Saturdays in August they are hosting the Bourbon & Bootleggers Dinner Party and Tour.

The commonwealth of Kentucky is known for the production of bourbon, which is a slightly sweeter version of whiskey made with at-least 51 percent corn, and the state takes great pride in its bourbon history. Even today, 95 percent of all bourbon made in the world comes from Kentucky, most notably the center area of the state ranging from Lexington in the east to Bardstown in the west. While you could travel down further down into the state, this tour takes place in our very own urban core and will definitely give you a local flavor as to what Newport’s hand is in the history of bourbon.

The tour starts at Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar, with arrival at 6:15pm. Prior to departing, you will learn a bit more about bourbon and sample different types at the bar prior to the tour. The walking tour then leads you around Newport, and is followed by dinner featuring dishes with bourbon in them such as Smokey Bourbon Brisket and Creamy Bourbon Chicken.

The bourbon samples, dinner, and tour cost $45.  The Bourbon & Bootleggers Dinner Party and Tour runs each and every Saturday evening throughout the rest of  August. Space is very limited, so organizers encourage those interested to purchase tickets ahead of time online.

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Arts & Entertainment News

2010 Mt. Adams Music Festival to offer free admission – 8/14

The 5th annual Mt. Adams Music Festival is the spot to check out some great live music on Saturday, August 14 from 3pm to 11:30pm. This year’s festival will feature six rock bands including national recording artist New Medicine.

Joining New Medicine at this year’s festival is AutoVaughn, Gran Bel Fisher, Northern Liberties, Buffalo Killers, and Josh Krajcik. A sample of each of the bands’ music can be found on the festival’s website, along with AutoVaughn’s ‘The Cycles’ below.

Due to the growth in sponsorships, this year’s festival will have free admission. Organizers also state that light food and drink are going to be available for purchase, with beer provided by Christian Moerlein.

Parking tends to get crowded in Mt. Adams (map), especially in the evenings, so plan to take Metro bus service (plan your trip), carpool, walk, or ride your bike.

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Business News

Pet Wants to celebrate grand opening at Findlay Market with “Yappy Hour” festivities

Pet Wants will celebrate its official grand opening at historic Findlay Market today from 4pm to 7pm. Store owners Michele Hobbs and Amanda Broughton are encouraging pet owners to bring their pups to the store to take part in Findlay Market’s first “Yappy Hour.”

Hobbs and Broughton say that those attending will be treated to door prizes, live music, and 20 percent off purchases.  Other Findlay Market vendors like Market Wines, Daisy Mae’s Market, Silverglades, and Skirtz & Johnston will be providing light food and drinks.

The urban feed market is the first of its kind in Cincinnati’s center city. The store specializes in natural foods and treats, and also offers free delivery to its urban clientele. The owners also pride themselves on stocking food products that are made in Ohio, and pet toys that are made of organic and/or recycled materials.

Pet Wants’ grand opening Yappy Hour is free and open to the public. Free on- and off-street parking is available nearby including the Findlay Market merchant parking lots. The market provides free bicycle parking, and Metro bus service is also available (plan your trip).

Normal operating hours for Pet Wants (map) are Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 6pm. Orders or questions can be submitted by calling (513) 721-8696, or emailing petwants@gmail.com.