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Farmers Markets are in season in Cincinnati. There are tons to enjoy, from Findlay Market to the Hyde Park Farmers Market, and dozens of other markets, farms, and food stands that provide local and organic goodies.

Here are 10 reasons to make local and organic foods a part of your daily life – not just a summer fad.

1. Reduce The Toxic Load: Keep Chemicals Out of the Air, Water, Soil and our Bodies
Buying organic food promotes a less toxic environment for all living things. According to the USDA, only 0.5 percent of crop and pasture land is organic. That leaves 99.5 percent of farm acres in the U.S. at risk of exposure to noxious agricultural chemicals. read more »

Cincinnati Children’s Home is expanding, and they’ve got the party to prove it.

The area along Madison Road and Red Bank Expressway between Madisonville and Oakley is bursting with new construction and roadway improvements. In the center of all the revitalization, tucked away on 40 tree-filled acres, sits The Children’s Home of Cincinnati. Incorporated in 1864 and located on Madison Road since 1917, the private, nonprofit organization is experiencing a revitalization of its own. read more »

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra has a special summer season planned for Riverbend Music Center’s 25th anniversary season. With more Billboard charted recordings than any other orchestra in the world and PBS specials that have reached 30 million television viewers, the Pops performs four exciting different concert programs along the banks of the Ohio River in June, July and August-starting with the return of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on June 18 with Erich Kunzel on the podium. This program featuring the nation’s most famous choir includes choral masterworks, American folk tunes, hymns, music from around the world and patriotic favorites. read more »

Walking downtown, The Cincinnatian Hotel is a familiar sight – bellmen in their crisp uniforms, a steady stream of limos and high-end cars at the valet, and its reputation for excellence as both a hotel and as a restaurant. What many of us don’t realize is that tucked inside the hotel is The Palace Restaurant, a treasure that is beginning a new chapter of its existence under Chef Jose Salazar and Pastry Chef Summer Genetti.

Historically, The Palace Restaurant has had a reputation similar to Pigall’s and the Maisonette: a place for blue bloods, old money, and celebrities who visit Cincinnati to dine, and not for the average Cincinnatian, except, perhaps, for special occasions. Chef Salazar wants to change this by appealling to a broader audience with playful food, lower prices, and a place to have an extraordinary experience on an ordinary day. read more »

The Ault Park Concours d’ Elegance is one of the most anticipated automobile events in the Midwest. Each year about 200 rare and beautiful automobiles are assembled in the gardens of Cincinnati’s Ault Park in Mt. Lookout. Major themes for this year’s show are Excellence In German Design and Engineering, Morgan’s 100th Anniversary, and Indian Motorcycles.

With our German heritage, many Cincinnatians know about Mercedes, Porsche, and BMW. Visions of 300SL Roadsters and Porsche Speedsters quickly come to mind, and they’ll be on hand. But what about Horch, Adler and DKW? A little less name recognition for these German models, but they too will be on display along with others more familiar brands like Audi, Opel and Volkswagen. read more »

Hello Cincinnati! My name is Cheryl Koopman, and I’m the co-founder of the Hyde Park Blast. Since its inception 8 years ago, our mission has been to produce one of the city’s favorite fitness and fun events, while raising money and increasing awareness for the charities involved with the types of cancer and cancer-related community resources, including The Leukemia Society, the Wellness Community, Give Back Cincinnati, and CancerFree Kids.

For those of you who have heard about the Handasyde Hill, don’t worry! The Blast is open to runners and walkers of all abilities! We also have events later in the day for competitive cyclists, residents, the rest of the community, and our favorite party-goers! read more »

On June 20, the Reds will play host to the Chicago White Sox and the 2009 Civil Rights game. Four men will be honored at Great American Ballpark in recognition for their efforts towards social justice and equality: Bill Cosby, Hank Aaron, Muhammad Ali, and Donald Dixon.

While you most likely have heard of the first three names on that list, the last may not be so familiar.

Don Dixon is the pastor at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. And the appropriateness of this honor is only understood when you learn that his passion for community outreach and civil rights is only trumped by his love of the Cincinnati Reds.

“It really is an addiction. And it’s one that goes back to when I was an 8-year-old listening on the Philco radio. I was the only one in the house who could really hear the ball game in the middle of all the static. So I listened whenever I could, static or not. I was a true Reds fan. I could quote stats and all that stuff. And it has never changed. I can still remember those days, and that radio. read more »

Whether you’re relaxing at home or on vacation, warm summer evenings make a perfect time to stargaze. Away from the city lights you can look for the Milky Way stretching from horizon to horizon like a great river in the sky.

When you see the Milky Way, you are looking at (Carl Sagan impression) billions and billions of stars. This is where most of the stars in our galaxy reside.   There are so many stars in our line of sight that they appear as milky clouds. read more »