eastsider magazine

Cincinnati may be thought of as a German town, but everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. There is plenty of green beer and Danny Boy to go around, but there are also St. Patrick’s Day events for every age and interest.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
In 1967, several members of Cincinnati’s Ancient Order of Hibernians first thought of the idea of a St. Patrick’s Day parade here in the Queen City. read more »

Joshua Radin will once again visit the east side, performing at The 20th Century Theatre in Oakley on March 4. Opening acts for the Cleveland native will be Meiko and Jesse Harris.

While reminiscent of artists like Elliot Smith and Nick Drake, Radin has a sound that is uniquely his own – both cerebral and soulful. Some may recognize his music from television shows and movies like Grey’s Anatomy, Scrubs, and The Last Kiss.

But the singer/songwriter has built a substantial and loyal following through a steady stream of touring and the release of two full-length albums: We Were Here (2006) and Simple Times (2008).

Eastsider recently spoke with Joshua Radin and learned how he got his start and where he, and the music industry, may be heading in the future. read more »

In these uncertain financial times, doing any type of decorating makeover on your home might seem unlikely due to monetary restrictions. Your home should be an oasis, a shelter from all the chaos going on in the world, a place to decompress and recharge. So how do I suggest enlivening your sanctuary? Paint. It’s a cheap solution with major impact. read more »

Now in it’s 19th year, the Cincinnati International Wine Festival attracts attendees from all over the Midwest, and wineries from all over the globe – while donating its proceeds to dozens of local charities.

The impetus behind the first festival in 1991 was simply to promote the wine industry. The event was the idea of Russ Wiles, who worked for Heidelberg Distributing Company, a beer and wine wholesaler in Ohio and Kentucky. read more »

There are only two things you can count on: death and taxes. And with April 15 closer than you may realize, tax day will soon be upon us. If you are like most human beings, you have yet to even begin thinking about your tax return – let alone preparing it.

There are the traditional routes of pulling out pencil and paper and doing it yourself, or putting up the cash to have a professional deal with the receipts and write offs for you. Both are viable options. But an ever-growing number of people are using tax preparation software. Today’s tax prep programs are convenient, inexpensive, and capable of handling simple or complex returns. read more »

We live in a “new” era. Forty is the new 30, green is the new black, geek is the new cool… you get the picture. So when it comes to decorating your home or office, old is the new new. From kitschy to classic, vintage posters can transform a space into fun and vibrant or rich and sophisticated.

If you aren’t familiar, throw out all of your preconceived notions about posters. Vintage posters are works of art that come in all sizes, styles, and price ranges. And like artwork, they are not only a decorative addition but an investment, as they appreciate in value. read more »

Dr. Seuss – Theodor Suess Geisel – was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. Each year, his birthday is celebrated in bookstores and libraries around the country in conjunction with the Read Across America campaign. Though his work is known worldwide, many do not know the story behind the man who created some of the best children’s books of all time. read more »