In case you haven’t seen these already, here are three videos about two spots you need to check out and one event you need to experience in Cincinnati.
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Transit video contest(s)
I have recently been made aware of not one, but two video contests going on for transit causes. The first is sponsored by Cincinnatians for Progress and is asking people to submit videos through YouTube that, “describe why Cincinnati should vote NO on the charter amendment.” CFP is asking that links to the YouTube videos be sent to cincinnatiansforprogress@gmail.com.
CFP will then share the best videos with Cincinnati’s online community, local news media and the winning video will be shown at a special screening event and might even be used in a TV commercial this fall to help defeat the Anti-Passenger Rail Amendment.
The next video contest is being sponsored by the American Public Transit Association and is asking for people to submit videos about why they “dumped the pump.” Winning entries in the Dump The Pump Video Contest are eligible to win a year of free transit, an iPod touch and $25 VISA cash cards. Entries must be submitted by September 18th.
I will forever be a celebrity in my own head after the back/side of my head was featured prominently in Mia Carruthers‘ debut music video that came from Taking The Stage’s first episode. At the very end of the video is when I make my move and get a full frontal with the camera as I head back out onto McMillan Street. After we heard Mia perform this song a good six times everyone at Baba Budan’s knew the lyrics.
What makes all this relevant is that Taking The Stage has reportedly been picked up for a second season, and will still have the popular Mia Carruthers on the show with several other yet to be announced cast members. So be on the lookout for MTV’s film crews at a random spot around town, because you too could be the next Randy Simes.
If you have trouble viewing the embedded video below, you can watch the video directly on MTV’s site here.
Starting this Sunday, August 16th candidates for Cincinnati City Council will be at Findlay Market’s Biergarten will restore the age-old tradition of gathering at Over-the-Rhine beer gardens for political discussion and debate.
Organizers say that council members, mayors and U.S. presidents gathered in Over-the-Rhine at one its many beer gardens in the 19th and early 20th centuries. “Today, the neighborhood is no longer the epicenter of political destinies that it once was, but it is at the core of numerous issues that impact the entire city.”
Both incumbent and non-incumbent candidates have been invited to answer questions and engage in conversation with the public about their plans for the City. Each candidate will be given 10 minutes to address the public.
The Findlay Market Biergarten opens at noon and will host the discussions from 1pm to 3pm on August 16th and 23rd. Guests will be able to choose from Christian Moerlein, Little Kings, Hudy Delight and Burger beer products.
Confirmed candidates for this Sunday, August 16 include:
Jeff Berding, Chris Bortz, Laketa Cole, Tony Fischer, Greg Harris, Chris Monzell, Roxanne Qualls, Wendell Young, George Zamary
Confirmed candidates for next Sunday, August 23 include:
Darryl Cordrery II, Kevin Flynn, Nicholas Hollan, Amy Murray, Laure Quinlivan, Lamarque Ward, Bernadette Watson, Charles Winburn
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More Than Fair
When was the last time you saw a live Demolition Derby?
I live, work, and normally entertain myself in the city – but everyone could use a little country culture every now and again. Even though the Reds were in town and it was Salsa Night on the Square, I visited the Hamilton County Fair tonight. I went to support my parents, who entered quilts and photographs (and brought home ribbons I might add) but ended up spending hours there and really enjoying myself.
Photos by S.L. Hanners
I won’t tell you everything that’s there – you’ll have to find that out for yourself. Instead I give you the top 10 list of things you MUST DO at the Hamilton County Fair.
- Ride the flying ice cream truck.
- Board a retro classic (and very aerodynamic looking) bus.
- Pet a piglet.
- Watch cars wreck into each other until only one driver is standing.
- See a vintage boat that appeared in the James Bond movie “Live and Let Die”.
- Learn where milk comes from and try it yourself.
- Check out the new ‘Go Green’ display.
- Buy a telephone booth.
- Avoid horse droppings.
- Discover something new about where you live.
The price is right – $8 each gets you into the exhibits, demonstrations, the grandstand entertainment, and all the rides on the fairgrounds. Last but not least, I was impressed to see – wait for it – recycling bins available at a festival in town. Finally someone is giving us a place to put those empty plastic soda and beer bottles! Even the biggest festivals in the city haven’t achieved that feat yet. Way to go Hamilton County Fair, you’re more than fair in my book!!
The Hamilton County Fair continues through August 15th. Find out more at their website.
Special thanks to Brianne Fahey, formerly of Live Green Cincinnati, for submitting and producing this content. If you have a story, lead or piece of information that you would like to have shared on UrbanCincy just shoot us an email at UrbanCincy@gmail.com.