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Inside this issue

DiscoverTheRegion

4 Who are we? A handful of vital statistics as we break down the area.

DiscoverFood

6 Chili our way: Ever wonder how we became so enamored with our version of chili? We tell you that – and so much more.

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20 Hidden treasures: We help you find great antique shopping at fairs and malls.

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12 Giddyup: You don’t have to go west, young man, to saddle up for lessons or a leisurely horse ride. 16 So much to do … Take a look at our list of local attractions and pick a new one to visit this year.

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24 Something for everyone: Our arts community is big business that offers big variety. 28 The list goes on and on … Museums. Operas. Theater. Symphonies. Puppets. We’ve got it all.

Janessa Touchet, principal dancer for the Cincinnati Ballet, and the Wolf from Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre. Photo illustration: Michael E. Keating and Stephanie Tobias

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32 Get some fresh air: There are plenty of options for outdoor enjoyment. 34 Root, root, root: College, pros, autos, Looking for something to do? The National Underground Railroad tennis, golf. You can watch almost any Freedom Center is one of the many options in town. Check out kind of sport you can imagine here. the list of arts and cultural activities on Page 28.

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DiscoverTheRegion Gender facts 49.3%

Percentage of the population that is male (176,591)

May 23-25: Taste of Cincinnati, Downtown May 29-31: Summerfair, Coney Island June 5-7: Summerbration, Blue Ash June 20-21: Juneteenth Festival, Eden Park June 26-28: Panegyri Greek Festival, Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Finneytown June 26-28: Goettafest, Covington July 4: Red, White & Blue Ash July 31-Aug. 1: Macy’s Music Festival, Paul Brown Stadium, Downtown Aug. 7-9: Glier’s Goettafest, Newport Aug. 14-16: Boulevard Bash, West Chester Aug. 14-16: Midwest Black Family Reunion, Sawyer Point, Downtown Aug. 28-30: Taste of Blue Ash Sept. 6: Riverfest, Downtown Sept. 11-13: Oktoberfest, Covington Sept. 13: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals (season opener), Paul Brown Stadium Sept. 19-20: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, Downtown Sept. 24-26: Midpoint Music Festival

Average Average Average High Low Precipitation

50.7%

Percentage of the population that is female (181,891)

Area’s race breakdown African American

Asian 1% Other 2% Caucasian 93%

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Weather statistics

Northern Kentucky weather is moderate with temperatures averaging 31 degrees in winter and 73 degrees in summer. Annual rainfall is 41 inches.

January

2.6

February

2.7

March

4.2

April

3.8

May

4.3

June

3.8

July

4.2

August

3.4

September

2.9

October

2.9

November

3.5

December

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ll across this country, people are eating the same lunch in the same fastfood restaurants that have sprawled everywhere you go. But here in Greater Cincinnati, we’re crazy for a fast food that you can’t find anywhere else, a unique specialty that is “one of the nation’s most distinctive plates of regional food,” as roaming road food writers Jane and Michael Stern say in their upcoming book “500 Things to Eat Before It’s Too Late.” We have Cincinnati-style chili, that improbable culinary creation and emotional fixation on an oval plate. Other local specialties have spread out from their birthplaces: You don’t need to go to Buffalo to get Buffalo chicken wings, or to Philadelphia for a cheesesteak. But to try a four-way, you mostly have to head to a 50-mile-wide target whose bull’s-eye is probably somewhere near Boudinot and Glenway avenues. No one else really “gets” it. People from other cities think it’s weird, in fact. How can we call it chili, they snicker, when it’s more the texture of spaghetti sauce, and in fact is ladled over spaghetti? What’s with the cinnamon? There are historical answers to those questions. First, you have to remember that it started as a hot dog sauce. And that its spice palate is not, like Texas chili, Mexican-inspired. It’s Greek. It is a complex, warm spice

Out-of-towners just don’t get it, but we love our chili over a hot dog, spaghetti or even baked potatoes.

blend of cinnamon and cumin and probably coriander and … well, no one knows what else, as every chili recipe is by tradition secret and carefully guarded. The Greek salad you often can get on the side, and the common combination of chili and gyro parlor are the other hints of the chili’s origin. To be specific, we should say Cincinnati chili is Macedonian. The fathers of Cincinnati chili, the Kiradjieffs, came here from Macedonia, then part of Greece. John and Tom immigrated to New York in 1920, where they sold hot dogs, improving them with a ground-meat sauce they spiced with flavors that were familiar to them from home. When they moved to Cincinnati in 1922, they opened a little place next to Empress Theater downtown and started serving the sauce on noodles

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as well as hot dogs. At some point, they added cheese and the optional onions and beans. Cincinnatians embraced the Kiradjieffs’ invention, and the variations on it from others, such as the Lambrinides and Sarakatsannis and Kostopoulos and Bazoff families. We haven’t let go since. Chili here is no quaint historical tradition – it is a way of life, or at least a way of lunch. We have an extraordinary emotional connection to our chili, eating 2 million pounds of it a year, and to our particular brand. If you’re new to this area, a warning: Don’t stand between a Cincinnatian and his or her five-way. You won’t get stampeded; you will simply get walked over – repeatedly, as we travel a well-worn path from our office or home to our favorite parlor, often

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several times a week. (We might even pass or drive by one or two others to get to the one we consider “ours,” even if it’s the same chain. The Clifton Skyline is not the same as one in Anderson Township.) We devise our own special ways to vary our order beyond the usual three-, four- and five-way by asking for more or less cheese, on the bottom or on the side, or getting creative with the hexagonal crackers that always come with it. And something you may notice about those out-of-towners who visit or move here and get all snotty about the chili: They come around. After a few months, you’ll see them with the bib tied on, engaging in arguments about the relative merits of Pleasant Ridge and Price Hill chili, and cutting their spaghetti with a fork.

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k Cincinnati-style chili is popular in Jordan and throughout the Middle East. The Daoud family, who immigrated here from Jordan and opened Gold Star, also went back to Jordan and opened chili parlors, including Chili House. You can be in Amman and see photos of Cincinnati on the wall of a restaurant. k The Fourth and Sycamore store is the largest Skyline location. It’s popular for wedding rehearsal dinners, even wedding receptions at midnight. k All chili recipes are proprietary and are locked up in a safe or known only to one or two people. It’s easy to detect that there’s cinnamon and other warm spices in most recipes. It’s long been conjectured that chocolate is an ingredient. “It’s not what you think it is,” is all that Charlie Howard of Provided/Empress Chili Gold Star will say. k Many recipes for making chili Empress Chili, where the legend of Cincinnati chili at home start with browning the began in 1922. beef. Wrong – the ground beef is simmered without browning it first. k Early chili parlors were named for theaters. Empress was next to the Empress Theater, and when it became the Gaiety Theater, there was a Gaiety Chili next door. 20th Century Chili was next to the 20th Century Theater in Oakley, and Park Chili in Northside was across from the Park Theater.

If you don’t know, chili by ‘way’ is: Bowl of chili Two-way: Chili on spaghetti Three-way: Chili on spaghetti, with a fluffy toupee of bright-orange cheese Four-way bean: Kidney beans between the chili and cheese Four-way onion: Chopped raw onions instead of beans Five-way: All of the above But those are just the classic combinations. Now you can get chili on: k Baked potatoes k Fries k Burritos k Salad k Pizza And some places offer their own sixways: k With garlic at Dixie k With hot dogs cut up and dotted on the top at some Gold Stars k With jalapenos at Blue Ash

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And, of course, you’ve always been able to add hot sauce to spice it up. A newer classic that deserves its own place in the “way” lineup is chili dip: a layer of cream cheese topped with chili, onions and cheddar, baked and served with tortilla chips. A few parlors offer this, but mostly it’s made at home with frozen or canned chili and taken to parties. And you can order: Sloppy or wet: Technically, this means a little more chili juice, but most people think it means more chili – if so, you’ll be charged more Dry: Chili juice drained Inverted: Cheese on the bottom so it melts Cheese on the side: So it doesn’t melt Every pre-schooler’s favorite: Threeway, hold the chili

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Where to

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The chains Like Avis and Hertz, Coke and Pepsi, or Elder and St. Xavier, Skyline and Gold Star are the two big chili names that rule Greater Cincinnati in a dynamic, eternal faceoff. “When you survey people in Cincinnati, their preference for a chili brand is one of the most strongly held opinions they have,” said Charlie Howard, marketing director for Gold Star. So the question of which one tastes best is not really resolvable, and in the end, probably irrelevant. The best chili place is wherever the waitress knows your name, or wherever your parents took you on Fridays. Skyline: In this corner, originally from the West Side, is the chain with the most locations (134) and biggest name. It was founded in 1949 by Nicolas Lambrinides in Price Hill, and its view of downtown inspired the name. It’s now, ironically, owned by out-of-towners – an investment group from Rhode Island. But it’s pure Cincinnati, from the bibs to the lightning-fast table service to the Greek salads. To find a location, see www.skyline chili.com Gold Star: In the other corner, the Daoud family and their almost 100 company and franchise stores, is the younger of the two chains, founded in Mount Washington in 1965. The hot dogs are made locally by Bluegrass Meats, the buns by Klosterman and the chili crackers by Kroger. You might see their ChiliMobile around town. www.goldstarchili.com Two other chains are smaller, but, of course, have their own loyal fans: Empress is the original chili parlor. It was opened by the Kiradjieff family next to the Empress Theater downtown in 1922. That location is gone, but there are now 11 locations in Ohio and Kentucky. It’s all still made in the commissary by Sam

Kiradjieff, son of one of the founders. 8340 Vine St., Hartwell, 513761-5599. Dixie is the Kentucky-based chili chain. Go into the Monmouth Street store in Newport and play some of the wide selection of country music on the jukebox to get the full experience. They have sandwiches, soups and salads on their menu as well. One of their signatures: a sixway with chopped garlic. If you want to get a feel for how long chili has been a part of Cincinnati-area foodways, look at the old photos on the wall, showing scenes at Dixie since it started in 1929. For locations: www.dixiechili.com

Craving a three-way or coney at 3 a.m.? You’re not alone, especially on a weekend. Head to Camp Washington Chili to dine retro-style.

The independents Many people think the most authentic Cincinnati chili experience comes in neighborhood parlors, each with its own recipe. Neighborhood restaurants tend to have chili as one choice on a much larger menu, which almost always will include double deckers. Even restaurants that aren’t strictly chili parlors often have it on the menu – but this list is of restaurants with chili in their names.

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Covington Chili: It’s been there since the 1930s, more or less unchanged. Gyros, too, and breakfast all day. 707 Madison Ave., 859261-6066 Gourmet Chili: Want to smoke as you eat your chili? Here you can, or wake up with a cheap breakfast and coffee. Gyros, double deckers and burgers. 843 Monmouth St., Newport, 859-491-9022

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Camp Washington Chili: When out-of-towners, like the James Beard Association or Bon Appetit, want to commemorate Cincinnati chili, they almost always gravitate to Camp Washington. It used to be the archetypal chili parlor: a long, narrow room with swivel seats, and owner John Johnson behind the

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At Dixie Chili, the ways go all the way to six, with garlic as the last ingredient.

At Empress Chili, you can switch it up between a three-way and double decker.

counter more or less every hour of the day and night. When Hopple Street was widened, the original was bulldozed, and Johnson’s daughter, an architect, designed a new building with a retro look. Camp Washington is open 24 hours a day Monday-Saturday, and breakfast is the great thing to get here besides chili. Johnson’s still there, too. 3005 Colerain Ave., 513-5410061, www.campwashingtonchili .com Delhi Chili: “When you come in here, everybody pretty much knows everybody else,” said Tom Kostopoulos, who owns this diner with his brother Jim. It was started by their father and uncles in 1963, soon after they arrived from Greece. There’s chili, as well as homecooking specials like baked chick-

en, double deckers and other chili parlor staples. 4875 Delhi Pike, Delhi, 513-921-9779 Park Chili: Phillip Bazoff, who owns this Northside neighborhood anchor, says it’s the oldest chili parlor in the same location in Cincinnati. His father, Norman, started it in 1937. His mother, whom the whole neighborhood knew only as “Mom,” presided over it for years, earning the respect of teenagers and kids who hung out there. They were serving double-decker hamburgers before Big Boy, and their breakfast mess has been on the menu since the 1960s. 4160 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-541-9902 Price Hill Chili: Probably the most famous of the independent parlors, Price Hill Chili is a major West Side institution. It’s ground

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Chili Time: A true Cincinnatian may get the urge to eat chili any time of the day or night. Fortunately, several parlors are open late, including this institution that’s served St. Bernard since 1963. It’s open 22 hours a day, from 6 a.m.- 4 a.m. (though they don’t open until 9 on Sunday). They sell a lot of breakfast, too, and the usual menu of burgers and double deckers. 4727 Vine St., St. Bernard, 513-641-1130 Blue Ash Chili: Spicy chili is naturally good with beer, but most chili parlors don’t serve alcohol. Blue Ash Chili does. Probably even better known for its gigantic double-deckers than its chili, Blue Ash Chili is opening a second location in Mason. 9565 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, 513-984-6107 Pleasant Ridge Chili: This neighborhood icon with the retro neon sign is open from 9 in the morning to the wee hour of 4:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, so you know it’s seen a lot since it opened in 1964. If you don’t feel like having chili, they’re also famous for their fries smothered with gravy and cheese, and a variety of pies. 6032 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, 513-531-2365

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zero for West Side high school sports fans, particularly if they wear Elder purple. Their menu goes well beyond chili, with breakfast for after Mass, their famous doubledecker ham and roast beef “Hippo,” a full dinner menu and a full bar and lounge. 4920 Glenway Ave., Price Hill, 513-471-9407 Sam’s Chili: Sam started his chili parlor downtown in 1967 and moved it to Price Hill in 1980. The giant potted plants are 26 years old, giving the small dining room a bit of a jungle feel. Here’s a mystery: Sam owns the place but the hamburgers are called Joe burgers. Joe’s the guy who makes them. 3900 Glenway Ave., 513-471-8671 U.S. Chili: They make their own goetta and grind their own breakfast sausage here. You can start your day with it as early as 5:15 a.m. They also make their own gyro meat, and, of course, their personal brand of chili. 2965 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington, 513-5414665 West Side Chili: West Side got its start manufacturing a chili starter mix, sold in grocery stores. In 2007, it expanded into this cozy space, which feels more like a café than a chili parlor, with a striking wall painting of Union Terminal and a nicely fixed-up ladies’ room. The original mix is the basis of five varieties of chili: regular and vegetarian in regular or spicy, and TexMex. The vegetarian, made with soy “meat,” is on the sweet side, but if you haven’t had the real thing in awhile, it may satisfy the cravings left over from your meat-eating days. Also: a drive-through and beer and wine. 6520 Glenway Ave., Green Township, 513-574-0999

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re you a nature lover, an animal lover, or a thrill seeker – or maybe all three? Then horseback riding could be the perfect activity for you. You don’t need experience or a background in horses, just an interest in having fun, horse enthusiasts say. In addition to local 4-H riding clubs in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, there are a number of local stables that offer horseback riding lessons and available trails for beginning, average or advanced riders. A good place to start is the Northern Kentucky Horse Network – a nonprofit collaboration of the state’s cooperative extension serv-

wife Judy operates East Fork Staice, horse owners and businesses. bles in Ohio, said first-time riders Network representative Anna take it one step at a time there. Zinkhon said the group, which has “We make sure you have some more than 200 members, offers edcomfort level,” he said. ucation, information and experiWisbey, a former thoroughbred ences for those interested in the trainer, grew up horse industry. around horses “We connect ‘You get a certain because his fathpeople to horse satisfaction out of it. er was a trainer, resources,” They have Zinkhon said, It gets in your blood … too. 28 horses and 50 including lesmiles of scenic sons, boarding, it’s a way of life trails. training, veterifor some people.’ East Fork ofnarians and fers lessons, more. Ken Armstrong summer camps Zinkhon, and parties, and also works with who runs Misty Ridge Farm in Campbell County, said the first pri- special-needs children. “We specialize in defensive ridority is to learn to ride a horse. No matter your skill level, riders ing skills” to prevent accidents, he said. need to become at ease on a horse. Sean Fox, co-owner of the George Wisbey, who with his

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Looking for something different and fun to do? Head to one of the many riding centers around town, like this one at First Farm Inn in Petersburg.

Northern Kentucky Horse Center, has about 35 horses and operates more than 250 acres. About 400 people a year come for lessons, boarding and trails, as well as birthday parties and summer day camps. “Our goal is to make horseback riding accessible and affordable,” Fox said. It varies with every stable, but the average cost for a lesson is about $35 an hour – or $60 an hour for a private lesson. Riders range from toddler up to people in their 70s. Geri MacMillan’s daughter Ali, 16, has been taking lessons twice a week at the Horse Center. She is on the show team and helps at the stables on the weekend. “Everyone there is friendly and helps her achieve her goals,” the Union mother said. “They’re like

DiscoverFun family.” Pam Cornett, owner of 3-C Farm Horsemanship School in Morrow, has been in the horse business for 45 years. “The more you learn as a rider, the more you can do,” she said. “The sky is the limit here.” Cornett said riders get confidence in themselves and find companionship with others. Green Tree Riding Stables owner Ken Armstrong said horseback riding can be a fun challenge for people. “You get a certain satisfaction out of it,” he said. “It gets in your blood … it’s a way of life for some people.” Riding can be just what you

need for body and mind, said Stephanie England-Grey, owner of Little Britain Stables in Burlington. “Exercise, self-esteem, a sense of responsibility and camaraderie” are among the benefits of riding and being with the horses, she said. England-Grey said children as young as 2 years old can begin to ride. She’s learned a lot about horseback riding in her 30 years in the business. From training toddlers to ride or helping teens compete in horse shows each year, there’s personal satisfaction that comes with being around horses, she said.

Marsha Mangine of Union has taken her daughter Angela, 12, to Little Britain Stables for many years. Mangine, a physical therapist, said the lessons started when her daughter was 4, to correct a hip problem. “Three horses and a pony later, she’s still riding,” she said. Angela, who attends St. Paul School in Florence, is at the barn four or five days a week. She owns two show horses and has ridden in two world championships. “She’d rather be in the barn than anywhere else,” Mangine said. “From cleaning stalls to grooming the horses, she loves everything about it.”

Explore nature from horseback at A.J. Jolly Park in Campbell County.

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Airview Farms and Stables, 5861 Woolper Road, Petersburg; boarding, lessons, hay sales; 859-586-0419 Briarwood Farm, 6520 East Bend Road, Burlington; lessons, training; 859-5868732 Cross Ridge Farm, 12574 Andrews Road, Walton; 859-485-4518 Double H Ranch, 8040 Howe Road, Burlington; lessons, training, trails; 859586-1399 First Farm Inn, 2510 Stevens Road, Petersburg; lessons, trails; 859-586-0199; www.firstfarminn.com Intrepid Farms, 12637 Dixie Highway, Walton; lessons, training, summer camp; 859-653-7826 Johnny Walker Stables, 5276 Bullittsville Road, Burlington; lessons; 859-6892600 Little Britain Stables, 5309 Idlewild Road, Burlington; lessons, training, trails, camps; 859-586-7990 Lookout Hills Farm, 3300 Burlington Pike, Burlington; lessons, camps; 859-5865950; www.lookouthills.com Misty Ridge Farm, 5210 Owl Creek Road, Camp Springs; lessons; 859-781-5779;

www.mistyridgefarm.com Northern Kentucky Horse Center, 13463 Poole Road, Verona; lessons, trails, camps; 859-485-6542; www.nkyhorse.com Robin Hill Farm, 1005 Stephenson Mill Road, Walton; lessons, trails; 859-4851493; www.robinhillfarm.net Saddlelake Equestrian Center, 2369 Nelson Road, Melbourne; training, lessons; 859-635-3773 Sandy Run Stables, 1234 North Bend Road, Hebron; lessons, trails; 859-6897833 Steppin’ Hi Stables Inc., 12405 Hutton Drive, Richwood; lessons, trails; 859-485-4654 Note: Also contact the Northern Kentucky Horse Network at www.nkyhorsenetwork .com.

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3-C Farm Horsemanship School, 3783 E. Foster Maineville Road, Morrow; lessons, trails; 513-899-2730; www.3Cfarmhorsemanship school.com Branch Hill Farm, 9974 S. Ohio 48, Loveland; lessons; 513-248-0330; www.branch hillfarm.com Camargo Stables Co., 8605

Shawnee Run Road, Indian Hill; lessons; 513-561-8101 Dancing Horse Farm, 4080 Weisenberger Road, Lebanon; lessons, training; 513-9330343; www.dancinghorse farmoh.com Derbyshire Stables, 7730 Camp Road, Camp Dennison; lessons, camps, training; 513-675-1547; www. derbyshirestables.com Dyas Farm, 2251 Ohio 28, Goshen Township; lessons; 513-625-1317; www.watsonqh.com East Fork Stables and Trail, 2215 Snyder Road, Batavia Township; lessons; 513-7977433; www.eastforkstables .net Green Tree Stables, 6322 Greentree Road, Middletown; lessons; 513-424-7126 Hamilton County Park District (Winton Woods Riding Center), 10073 Daly Road; lessons, trails; 513-9313057; www.greatparks.org Lochmoor Stables, 1834 Oregonia Road, Lebanon; hunter/jumper lessons, summer camps; 513-932-7332; www.lochmoorstables.com Poplar Creek Horse Center, 3400 Macedonia Road, Tate Township; lessons, training; 513-734-2500; www.poplar creekfarm.com

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Experienced riders, especially those with their own horse, have more options. Most stables will board horses for a monthly fee, which varies, but is around $150 for boarding only. Training and access to a riding track, trails or other amenities may cost extra. If you just need a place to ride, there are a handful of public trails across the region: A.J. Jolly Park, off Ky. 27 south of Alexandria; 859-625-4423; www.campbellcounty.ky.gov/ countyservices/parks Caesar Creek State Park, 8570 E. Ohio 73, Waynesville; 513897-3055; www.heartofohio.com/ caesarcreekstatepark.htm East Fork State Park, 3294 Elklick Road, Bethel; 513-734-4323; www.heartofohio.com/eastfork statepark.htm Hueston Woods State Park, 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner; 513523-6347; www.heartofohio.com; huestonwoodsstatepark.htm Middlecreek Park Trails, 5501 Middlecreek Road, Burlington. 859-334-2117, www.boone countyky.org/parks/ParkInfo/ MiddleCreek Ryland Heights Wilderness Trail, 9411 Locust Pike, Covington. 859-363-7707

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Argosy Casino and Hotel: The riverboat casino offers more than 2,600 slot machines and 70 gaming tables in its three-deck facility, which can accommodate more than 4,000 passengers. There’s a multilevel entertainment pavilion that’s home to restaurants, bars, lounges and a 300-room recently remodeled hotel with free Wi-Fi. Hours: Open 24 hours daily. Admission: Free. 777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg; 888-274-6797; www. argosy.com/cincinnati BB Riverboats: BB Riverboats has been a staple of the local river-

front for more than 25 years. Its cruises are more than boat trips – they’re a chance to learn about the history of the river, enjoy a meal or dance under the stars. BB Riverboats offers a variety of cruises ranging from lunch and dinner trips to sightseeing jaunts and all-day excursions. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 101 Riverboat Row, Newport; 859-261-8500; www.bbriver boats.com The Beach Waterpark: The Beach has real palm trees, sand, Ohio’s largest stand-alone waterpark and 51 water rides. In July and August, there’s Surf Rock Friday evenings, Hot Salsa Sounds Saturday afternoons and Reggae Fest Sunday afternoons. For the Christmas season, Holiday Fest features a live Nativity scene, ice skating and other favorites. This year’s season begins May 16. Hours: Opens at 10 a.m.; closing times vary. Admission: $27.99; $10.50 children 48 inches and shorter and senior citizens; free for ages 2 and younger. 2590 Water Park Drive, Mason; 513-

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398-7946; www.thebeachwater park.com Belterra Casino Resort & Spa: The 38,000-square-foot riverboat casino features 1,700 slot machines and more than 45 table games. The property has six restaurants and a hotel with 608 rooms. It also features a premium day spa and a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course. Hours: Open 24 hours daily. Admission: Free. 777 Belterra Drive, Belterra; 888-235-8377; www.belterracasino.com Big Bone Lick State Park: The park, named after the warm salt springs that once attracted herds of giant mastodons, wooly mammoths, ground sloths and other prehistoric visitors, bills itself as “the birthplace of American vertebrate paleontology.” Fossilized animal remains were discovered in 1739, and many of them are on display in Big Bone Lick Museum. But this park also offers much to do outdoors with hiking trails, a 7.5-acre lake, picnic and camping areas, and facilities for tennis, volleyball, basket-

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ball, softball, horseshoes and miniature golf. Hours: Dawn to dusk daily. Admission: Free. 3380 Beaver Road, Union; 859-384-3522; http://parks.ky.gov Boone County Arboretum at Central Park: Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is the nation’s first arboretum within an active recreational park setting. Its 121 acres

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ety of activities and shows. Primary among them is Sunlite Pool, which was built in 1925 and – at 200 feet wide and 401 feet long and with a capacity of 3 million gallons of water – is the world’s largest recirculating swimming pool. Coney Island also has water slides and many classic amusement park rides. New this year is the waterslide Twister, Coney’s first major addition in 30 years. Visitors also can ride in pedal boats on Lake Como, enjoy live shows at Lakeside Pavilion, dance to live music at Moonlite Gardens, or play miniature golf and a variety of arcade games. Picnic facilities also are available. Hours: Vary; mostly 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission: $21.95; $10.95 ages 2 and 3. 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township; 513-232-8230; www.coney islandpark.com EnterTRAINment Junction: Features 80,000 square feet of trainthemed fun, including the world’s largest indoor train display, a children’s play area, a railroad museum, and a chance to engineer your own locomotive around a track in a hand-cranked railroad car. Hours: Vary. Admission: $12.95; $11.50 seniors; $9.95 ages 3-12. 7379 Squire Court, West Chester; 513898-8000; www.entertrainment junction.com Gorman Heritage Farm: This 120-acre historic homestead, with some buildings dating to 1835, lets visitors experience a working farm. Guests also can take in the scenery with a relaxing stroll on the trails. The farm includes wooded areas, a former Indian trail, a fresh-water spring, a creek for milling opera-

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tions, crop fields and a cutting garden. Special events, such as Civil War battle re-enactments, often are scheduled, and there are demonstrations and classes for both children and adults, covering subjects ranging from wildlife to gardening to beekeeping. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5; $3 ages 3 to 17; free for ages 3 and younger; special event prices vary. 10052 Reading Road, Evendale; 513-563-6663; www.gormanfarm .org Grand Victoria Casino: A variety of table games and more than 1,400 slot machines are offered at this dockside casino and resort. There’s also a 200-room hotel, a pool, a health club and several dining options, including a deli, a buffet and a sit-down steakhouse. Nearby is Southern Indiana’s only Scottish links-style golf course. Free valet parking. Hours: Open 24 hours daily. Admission: Free. 600 Grand Victoria Drive, Rising Sun, Ind.; 800-472-6311; www.grand victoria.com Kings Island: This park encompasses seven themed areas, including two designed for small children. There are more than 80 rides, shows and attractions. The park is well known for its roller coasters, especially the Beast, the world’s longest wooden coaster. New this year is Diamondback, featuring a 215-foot first drop and speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour with a splash-down landing. For the youngsters, there’s Nickelodeon Universe, which has 18 rides and attractions featuring popular characters. Boomerang Bay, an Aussie-

themed water park, offers a chance to cool off. Seasonal events are held in the fall and winter. Hours: Vary; typically 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission: General admission (ages 3-61, 48 inches and taller) $47.99; general admission junior/senior (ages 3 and under, under 48 inches tall; ages 62 and up) $31.99; best prices available online. 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason; 800-288-0808; www.visitkingisland.com Krohn Conservatory: This nationally recognized conservatory, located in Eden Park, is home to more than 3,500 species of plants from all over the world. Permanent displays show plants in their natural settings, ranging from a desert-type environment to a rainforest-like atmosphere with a 20-foot waterfall. Special events are held throughout the year, including floral displays and Cooking with Krohn, a program in which area chefs and horticulturalists combine to create a special culinary experience. One of the most popular programs at the conservatory is the annual Butterfly Show, in which thousands of the colorful creatures fly freely in the facility’s showroom. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: Free; special event prices vary. 2100 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park; 513421-5707; www.cincinnatiparks .com Lebanon, Mason & Monroe Railroad: These nostalgic train rides, which depart from Lebanon Station and travel along the original Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railroad line, offer the experience of travel from days gone by. The trains have restored 1950s GP-7 Please see next page

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diesel-electric locomotives, commuter coaches built in 1930 and an open gondola car on the rear. Special rides are offered, including many themes for children and mystery motifs for adults. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 127 South Mechanic St., Lebanon; 513-9338022; www.lebanonrr.com Loveland Castle: Sir Harry Andrews built this castle on a bank along the Little Miami River, stone by stone, beginning in 1929. It hosts events year-round, including a haunted castle in October. There also are picnic facilities, games and tours. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April through September; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends November through March. Admission: $3; special event prices vary. 12025 Shore Road, Loveland; 513-683-4686; www.lovelandcastle.com Newport Aquarium: Newport Aquarium, which opened in May 1999, showcases more than 7,000 aquatic creatures from around the globe in a million gallons of water. Featuring a 385,000-gallon shark tank, a coral reef and a rainforest

environment, it was named the No. 1 aquarium in the Midwest in Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide in 2004. This state-of-the-art facility puts visitors close to the action, leading them through 200 feet of underwater tunnels, over seethrough floors and past walkaround exhibits. An 8,000-gallon display, complete with icy cliffs, puts penguins on center stage while guests take in the show on theaterstyle seating. Hours: Vary; typically 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $20; $13 ages 2 to 12; free 2 and younger. 1 Aquarium Way, Newport; 859-261-7444; www.newport aquarium.com Ohio Renaissance Festival: This annual event recreates a 16thcentury English village on its 30acre site. Hundreds of costumed performers provide an authentic atmosphere and roughly 100 shows each day, including jousting battles by knights on horseback. Dining choices abound, with such authentic fare as roasted turkey legs, freshbaked bread, stews, fish and chips and steaks offered. Beer and wine also are available. Hours: 10:30

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any of Ohio’s 200-year-old towns are teeming with treasures: old stuff out of kitchens, dining rooms and parlors that pre-dated electricity; fine, locally crafted furniture, frames and architectural pieces salvaged from Victorian houses; and newer collectibles, including 20th-century toys, tableware, clothing, jewelry, hardware, books and so on. And the beauty of it is, many of these antiques are for sale – at prices significantly lower than on either of the coasts. Spring, summer and fall make up the antiquing season in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Sure, you can shop antiques stores and malls year-round, but the real deals are found at the outdoor shows held at fairgrounds throughout the area. From just about anywhere in the region, three well-established antiques markets are within a 90-minute drive, in Burlington, Lawrenceburg and Springfield.

Burlington Located at the Boone County Fairgrounds (5819 Ky. 338, Burlington), this sprawling show draws as many as 250 dealers every third Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. during “the season” (April-October). Pretty much everything sold here predates 1970, though some crafty folks make new items out of old materials and sprinkle them throughout their booths. The show used to draw some European antiques dealers, but now most of the tables and shelves set up by sellers are filled with pieces of Americana, from delicate doilies and historical papers to still-working 150-year-old rifles and carpentry tools. Hard-core antique collectors arrive as early as 6 a.m., flashlights in hand, to reap early-bird rewards. They have to pay $2 more than the $3 entrance fee for the privilege. There’s plenty of parking inside the gate, and some booths are under cover. If it’s sure to rain, however, this is not the place to be, despite the fairgrounds’ improved and more prolific pavement. This year’s remaining shows are May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. For informa-

Boone County Fairgrounds is a hot spot for antiques shopping every third Sunday from April through October. The show draws up to 250 dealers and early-bird shoppers arrive at 6 a.m. with flashlights.

tion on the show, contact manager Tony Pham at 513-922-6847 or go to www.burlingtonantiqueshow .com.

Lawrenceburg OK, this Indiana show’s name is the Tri-State Antique Market, but everyone refers to it by its location: Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds on U.S. 50, a short drive off Interstate 275 just before it crosses over the Ohio River. Put on by Queen City Shows (they also do the 20th Century Cincinnati show in February and the Ohio Country Antiques Show in Wilmington Oct. 17), this show feels a little smaller than Burlington’s because it is more compact. The inventory – none of which is supposed to be newer than 30 years old but most of which is way older – runs from primitive to midcentury modern. One thing Lawrenceburg has over its Kentucky kin show is quality food. The aroma of kettle corn prevails near the entry, homemade food (and ice cream!) can be found in the barn, and there are several food wagons on the premises. About one-quarter of the show is under roof, in case it rains.

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Show dates in 2009 are June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6 and Oct. 4. Adults pay $3 to get in; children are free. The dealers start packing up and are mostly gone by 3 p.m. For information on the show, call 513738-7256 or go to www.queen cityshows.com.

Springfield We’ve saved the biggest for last. Can you believe the Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market is 10 times as big as Burlington’s and Lawrenceburg’s? That claim by the management might be true, but beware – you will have to dodge a number of flea and garden-supply shops along the way at its extravaganzas in May, June and September. Cheap T-shirts and hanging ferns aside, this is the granddaddy of our regional shows. It’s so big you absolutely must pick up a map at the entrance, and be sure not to put it down and lose it or you might lose yourself. Seriously. The loudspeaker is constantly calling out pleas like: “Will the booth holding a pot-metal chicken feeder for a buyer from West Virginia please call the office. He can’t find you.”

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Springfield’s regular two-day shows are mostly indoors, but its three-day extravaganzas draw thousands of dealers, some from many states away. You’ll find fine colonial furniture from a New York dealer in a booth next to a North Carolina dealer specializing in English furnishings and estate jewelry. Springfield’s many barns probably could house all the dealers at the Lawrenceburg and Burlington shows combined, so if it sprinkles, you can still shop for hours. And its large, outdoor food court features fresh foods, cooked or grilled on the spot. Show dates are May 15-17 (extravaganza), June 26-28 (extravaganza), Aug. 15-16, Sept. 18-20, (extravaganza) Oct. 17-18, Nov. 2122 and Dec. 12-13. Two-day shows cost $3 a day and run 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Extravaganzas add noon-5 p.m. hours Friday. Cost is $5 a day. Early birds are welcome Friday, but the fee is $10. For information on the show, call 937-325-0053, or go to www.springfieldantiqueshow.com. The show is at Clark County Fairgrounds, just north of Interstate 70 east of Springfield at exit 59.

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Tips for buyers

Antique shopping is a great way to find treasures, but it’s also meant to be a good time. Make sure you’re prepared before starting the day.

vertible, you might have to drive the minivan to the dealer’s house in Indianapolis next weekend to pick it up. 6. Don’t forget your cell phone. You might lose your shopping companion in the crowd; you might have to call home to get permission to buy that butcher block you always have wanted; or you might

have to call your mom to see if she still has grandma’s Depression glass sugar bowl whose matching creamer you think you’ve found.

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1. You can rent booth space through the shows’ Web sites. Spaces usually cost about $50 or more for single-day shows.

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1. For most items, you should not pay full price. As in buying a house, prices are always negotiable. Ask: “Is this your best price?” And go from there. 2. Fairness is epidemic and gentility is the norm when negotiating. If you think a price is too high, you might not know the whole story. Instead of giving the seller a low-ball offer, either ask questions politely or walk away. 3. Know that a good deal is not necessarily inexpensive. A good deal is something you’ve got to have and is priced fairly. It’s something you’ll kick yourself for not buying when the show’s over. 4. Bring something to carry your treasures in. Many people use oldfashioned shopping carts. You might find one to buy at the show for $10 or $15. 5. Drive your largest vehicle. Generally, there’s no lay-away at these events, so if you buy a chifferobe that doesn’t fit in your con-

2. Research the value of your items online before setting a price. Use a search engine like Google to get an idea of what online dealers are asking. (Don’t rely on eBay; action there is slow these days and its market is worldwide.) Taking condition of your item into consideration, determine the lowest price you’d accept for it and then increase that price to create negotiating room. 3. Set up your display on tables at home first to be sure it’s well-organized and attractive to buyers. 4. Keep a log of your sales. It’s a good teaching tool and prepares you for your wife, mother or daughter asking what price you got for her vintage Barbie doll. 5. Bring plenty of bags and newspapers to pack up the items you sell. Also bring a comfortable chair and plenty of food and water to get you through the day. 6. Keep your expectations low and your cheer high. Sellers who get crabby because they don’t think they’re selling enough are unpleasant to deal with and end up selling less.

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Antiques malls range from massive to quaint BY BRENT COLEMAN

any antiques collectors caught the bug one day in a little shop in a little town on a day when there was little else going on. In our region, that shop might have been in Waynesville, Lebanon, Milford or Miamitown – all of which have quaint Main Street-style antiques shops. The next step in contracting a chronic case of antiquing is the discovery of the mall. For those who embrace their sickness, there are few better places to live than Southwestern Ohio. Antiques malls are divided into booths rented by dozens of different dealers, some who inherited their pack-rat tendencies, others who developed them over time, got carried away and now find themselves selling things they bought at antiques malls 15 years ago. As a primer, we offer six malls that range from the massive Heart

of Ohio Antique Center to the historic Venice Pavilion Antique Mall. Florence Antique Mall: This is Northern Kentucky’s largest, offering 50,000 square feet of booths and glass cases. It features in-depth collections as well as new items arriving every day. The mall is open daily except for major holidays. 8145 Mall Road, 859-371-0600, www.florenceantiquemall.com Heart of Ohio: The largest mall in the area, with 116,000 square feet of carpeted space, Heart of Ohio takes a good day to cover. It features 350 glass cases with small items and 400 booths with large items. Heart of Ohio is open daily except for major holidays. Located east of Clark County Fairgrounds, north of Interstate 70 at exit 62. 937-324-2188, www.heartofohio antiques.com Ohio Valley Antique Mall: This spinoff of the defunct Brass Armadillo mall in Springdale has more than 65,000 square feet of space in Fairfield’s Woodridge Plaza.

Find a deal at Florence Antique Mall in Northern Kentucky with 50,000 square feet of shopping.

Closed only on Christmas, OVAM is one of the few malls with night hours, staying open until 9 p.m. 7285 Dixie Highway (Ohio 4), 513-874-7855 Grand Antique Mall: Known for its themed booths of eclectic antiques and tidy aisles, this Reading Road mall offers a pleasant twohour experience five miles inside the I-275 beltway. Among its many collections are vintage kitchen ap-

pliances, clothing and apparel, grandfather and wall clocks, telephones and art pottery. 9701 Reading Road. 513-554-1919, www. grandantiquemall.com Duck Creek Antique Mall: Last year marked the 15th anniversary for Duck Creek, on the eastern edge of Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood. Many of the dealers who started the mall are still there, and empty booths are a rarity. The mall’s inventory runs the gamut. Its Ohio pottery selection is vast, particularly if you are a fan of Rookwood. 3715 Madison Road, 513321-0900, www.duckcreekantique mall.com Venice Pavilion Antique Mall: Here’s a small-town place for you. Located at the main intersection in Ross (Ohio 126 and Ohio 128), this mall has been rearranged to make shopping easier, but it still features many glass cases, creaky floorboards and the original tin ceiling over the main floor. 4299 Hamilton-Cleves Road, 513-738-8180

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make the experience enjoyable, accessible and ingrained in the culture of the region. e’re known for our “For some people, a quality arts sports teams, our unique style of chili and experience is going to a world-class institution,” said Mary McCuleven our penchant for lough-Hudson, president and CEO reality television, but this region is also known for its arts scene. Think of the Fine Arts Fund, an aggregator of community resources that alevery metropolitan area has two world-class art museums, two sym- located $11 million to more than 90 arts organizations in 2008. phonies, a Tony Award-winning “We have more than our fair theater and many other organizashare of those compared to other tions dedicated to the visual and cities,” she said. “But I think it’s performing arts? Think again. the variety and the depth and We’re one of the few. breadth of offerings we have And when we consider ecothat makes our arts comnomic impact in our munity so exceptioncommunity, it’s easy al.” to boast that several The report Fortune 500 comalso confirms panies are headwhat many quartered here, have known but the arts is for years – we also a player. couldn’t enjoy According this thriving to Americans arts scene for the Arts’ without volunmost recent inteers, who in formation, our re2005 donated gion’s more than 350 527,899 hours to local professional cultural ornonprofit arts and ganizations and art Provided culture organizaagencies generated Mia Curruthers, an SCPA nearly $280 million student, performs. She’s fea- tions. This level of in local economic tured on "Taking the Stage." commitment has activity in 2005. been a substantial part of our reThis is an average of $10 million gion’s history, and it is why Greater more per year than regions with Cincinnati is known as the arts similar populations. mecca of the Midwest. And the report lists our arts scene as supporting about 10,000 full-time equivalent jobs and gener- Starting early ating $33 million in local and state One of the main reasons why the government revenue. region sports a deep artistic bench The arts are a business, and a big is education. Many arts organizaone at that, but no one in the arts is tions specialize in outreach, getting dancing on piles of extra cash, esinto the schools and communities to pecially in light of the recent ecoexpose residents to the arts at a nomic downturn. young age. Money raised from private and The Fine Arts Fund helps supcorporate donations, ticket sales port more than 500,000 arts experiand grants is put back into the orga- ences for local children every year, nizations to further the goal of all and there are plenty of schools here arts and cultural institutions: to to foster that education.

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Not only do we have the School for Creative & Performing Arts, currently gaining further notoriety with its show on MTV, “Taking the Stage,” but several area universities are home to great programs. UC’s College-Conservatory of Music and the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning are known feeders into our arts community. “This area really is packed with talented kids,” said Tim Perrino, executive artistic director of Cincinnati Landmark Productions that operates the Showboat Majestic, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts and the Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre. “Many of the ones who go off to New York or Chicago after they graduate come back when they’re ready to settle down and start a family,” he said. “They remember what we have here when they were at CCM, NKU or Mount St. Joe. When they come back to visit or move back home, they want to get involved locally.” And it’s not just adults who are getting involved. There are plenty of organizations that welcome younger artists. From the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati to ArtWorks and even certain productions at the Playhouse in the Park and the Cincinnati Ballet, kids picking up a paintbrush or taking the stage is common practice in the community. “We have a dancer with us now who’s been with us since he was 8 years old,” said Marvel Gentry Davis, producing artistic director and president of the board of directors for ballet tech cincinnati. Now a dance major at SCPA, Tabari Crook “saw one of our performances at age 7 and said to himself, ‘I can do that.’ When you see excellent entertainment, you are captivated and can be taken to a whole other place,” she said.

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Shaking things up For some, it’s not just a matter of seeing excellent entertainment, but more about relating to the artists. In the past few decades, many arts organizations have started with the intent of bringing more diversity into the local arts scene. Gentry Davis’s organization is one of those. “We realized what we can bring to the community is innovative and diverse productions that are also entertaining and attractive to a broad audience,” she said. “We use a lot of local artists with the whole idea to make the stage look like our community looks. Our dancers come in all ages, shapes, sizes, colors, ethnic backgrounds Gentry Davis and dance experience.” This fall’s production by ballet tech is “The Emerald City,” loosely based on the stories of Oz. “We’ll have the girl with the dog and the scarecrow and some sort of wizard,” said Gentry Davis, “and we’ll take a whole lot of liberties with it from there.” And while ballet tech performs many family-friendly events, another organization devoted to diversity is typically meant for more adult audiences. “Know Theatre of Cincinnati has a different take than some of the other theater companies,” said Jay B. Kalagayan, founder and director of development. “We focus on diversity in our artists, programming and audience. Not just racial diversity but sexual orientation, age and economic class as well.” Please see next page

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Encore, encore! k An estimated 30 million people have viewed national telecasts of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on PBS. Since 1980, 10 million recordings of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops have been sold on the Telarc label, and 55 of the Pops recordings have appeared on the Billboard charts, a record unmatched by any other orchestra. k Cincinnati Opera is the second-oldest opera company in the nation, and its artistic director, Evans Mirageas, was named one of the 25 most powerful people in U.S. opera. k Cincinnati Art Museum, the first purpose-built art museum west of the Alleghenies, was rated in the 2004 Zagat Survey as the best art museum in the nation (in a three-way tie with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago). k Playhouse in the Park is one of America’s oldest regional theaters. It is the winner of two Tony Awards, and its 1997 production of “In Walks Ed” was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. k Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is the oldest orchestra in Ohio and the fifth-oldest in the United States. k Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati was the first theater in the nation to present plays while they were still running on Broadway, including several Pulitzer Prize-winning plays. k Summerfair was named one of the top 10 fine art shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine.

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“Cincinnati has some of the oldest arts organizations in the country,” he said. “These organizations are in the hearts and minds of regular users of the arts. New groups like Know Theatre and the Cincinnati Fringe Festival serve as a gateway to developing new arts audiences. Hopefully these regular users and new audiences will cross over and try the spectrum of arts Cincinnati has to offer.”

It’s all about accessibility “Many people don’t realize how good we have it here,” said David Lombardi, Emmy-winning digital effects artist and chair of the arts and entertainment committee for Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory’s Young Professional Kitchen Cabinet. Lombardi and his wife, Erin, recently moved back to Cincinnati after living in Los Angeles, where they faced an “intimidating” arts scene. “There’s a velvet rope in L.A.,” he said. “There’s a long list of very wealthy people waiting to get involved in the arts there. Even just trying to go to an arts event is difficult because of the traffic and the high costs.” Luckily cost is not always a deterrent to enjoy our arts scene. Many museums offer free admission deals and price-points are now accessible at most arts venues. And while you can join Enjoy the Arts for discounts or check out www.cinstages.com for highlights of the best deals around, thousands enjoy the best price: free. The first Friday evening of the month in MainStrasse Village and the last Friday of the month in Over-the-Rhine, plenty of folks are out strolling the streets checking out work by local artists. “We call it edutainment,” said Eileen McConkey, a local artist who has a studio in Over-theRhine’s Pendleton Arts Center, which claims to have the largest collection of artists under one roof in the world. “People who have no inclination for visual art or who may have never been inside a museum come out and can talk with the artists,” she said. “The flavor of Final Friday makes it a great spot for a date or night out with friends.”

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The Aronoff Center for the Arts hosts many local performances and touring Broadway shows.

Another free “artventure” takes place at Devou Park in Northern Kentucky. The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra brings its unique style of orchestral music to appreciate crowds three times each summer. Beginning its 15th summer series, the KSO is known to incorporate zoo animals, aerobics classes and even limbo contests into its productions. “I’ve always hated the condescending art that gets too big for its britches,” said James R. Cassidy, executive director of the KSO. “It’s important for people to gather and to get away from computer screens and televisions and get with the other people out there in the world to enjoy some kind of performance,” he said. And in this region, it’s easy to do. Whatever your arts preference, there is something for everyone here. “The arts in Cincinnati are more accessible in many ways than in other cities,” said D. Lynn Meyers, producing artistic director of Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, which is known for its dedication to the production and development of new and premiering plays. “To begin with, they are affordable,” she said. “Every venue offers senior, student, group and last-minute ticket deals, and in today’s economy that is essential. The physical accessibility is really addressed by good parking at most venues and good seating options. The programming is diverse and designed to reach a wide range of interests and tastes. Cincinnati is a big city with a lot of arts options with the warmth of a small town that cares about its residents.”

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American Classical Music Hall of Fame: A nonprofit celebrating the past, present and future of American classical music. Hours: By appointment or during performances. Admission: Free. 1225 Elm St., Downtown, 513-621-3263, www.americanclassicalmusic.org American Sign Museum: Founded to educate the public of the history of the sign industry and its contribution to the American landscape. The museum houses 150 vintage signs. Hours: By appointment only with a minimum of three days notice. Admission: A donation of $10 per adult is suggested. 2515 Essex Place, Walnut Hills, 513258-4020, www.signmuseum.org Arts Consortium of Cincinnati: Located inside the Cincinnati Museum Center, this is the Queen

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Museum is a 60,000-square-foot center that takes visitors on a walk through the history of the Bible. Visitors will be treated to animatronic dinosaurs, a planetarium and a special effects theater. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $21.95, $16.95 seniors 60+, $11.95 children 5-12, children under 5 are free. 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, 888582-4253, www.creationmuseum .org German Pioneer Heritage Museum: The museum serves as the focal point in presenting and displaying German-American culture. Hours: 1-5 p.m. most Sundays from May 18 through October and for special events. Admission: Free. 4790 West Fork Road, Green Township, 513-598-5732, www.gacl.org/museum.html Harriet Beecher Stowe House: The house was built by Lane Seminary in 1833 as the residence of the president. Harriet Beecher moved to Cincinnati from Connecticut in 1832 with her father, Dr. Lyman Beecher, who had been appointed

president of the seminary. It was in Cincinnati where Harriet learned about the evils of slavery, which inspired her book, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Hours: Vary. Admission: Free; donations accepted. 2950 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills, 513-7510651, www.ohiohistory.org/places/ stowe Hebrew Union College – Skirball Museum: The museum’s permanent exhibition, “An Eternal People: The Jewish Experience,” focuses on the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, and maps the journeys of Holocaust refugees and survivors, liberators and rescuers. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayThursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment. Admission: Free. 3101 Clifton Ave., Clifton, 513-2211875, www.huc.edu/museums Heritage Village Museum: Return to small-town life of 100 years ago and engage in educational activities that will help you appreciate 19th-century family life in southwest Ohio. Hours: Vary. Admission: $5, $3 ages 5-11; children under 5 are free. Sharon Woods, U.S. 42, Sharonville, 513-563-9484, www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: This monument to freedom at the gateway of the Underground Railroad (some 500 routes went through Ohio) features interactive arts and culture exhibits and special programs. Experiential exhibits for children include a walk through a darkened forest simulating a flight to freedom and stories of how the Underground Railroad worked. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $9, $7 students and seniors 60+, $7 children ages 6 to 12, children under 6 are free. 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown, 513-333-7500, www.freedomcenter.org Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum: Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the “most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country” by Atlantic Monthly. There are 45 sculptures over 265 acres. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, 513-887-9514, www.pyramidhill.org Taft Museum of Art: A National Historic Landmark built in about 1820, the Taft is home to nearly 700 works of art, including European and American master paintings, Chinese porcelains and European decorative arts. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $8; $6 students and seniors 60+, 18 and younger free, free to all Wednesdays. 316 Pike St., Downtown, 513-241-034, www.taft museum.org Verdin Bell and Clock Museum: The sound of Verdin bells rings from more than 30,000 churches and cathedrals. The Verdin CompaPlease see next page

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20th Century Theatre: 3021 Madison Road, Oakley, 513-731-8000, www.the20thcenturytheatre.com Aronoff Center for the Arts: 650 Walnut St., Downtown, 513-721-3344, www.cincinnatiarts.org/aronoff Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center: 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, 859-491-2030, www.thecarnegie.com Cincinnati Music Hall: 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-744-3344, www.cincinnatiarts.org/musichall Covedale Center for the Performing Arts: 4990 Glenway Ave., Covedale, 513-241-6550, www.cincinnati landmarkproductions.com Greaves Concert Hall: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, 859-572-6399 Madison Theater: 730 Madison Ave., Covington, 859-491-2444, www.madisontheateronline.com Monmouth Theatre: 636 Monmouth St., Newport, 859-655-9140, www.monmouththeater.com Riverbend Music Center: 6250 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township, 513-232-6226, www.riverbend.org Taft Theatre: 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown, 513-721-8883, www.taftevents.com U.S. Bank Arena: 100 Broadway St., Downtown, 513-421-4111, www.usbankarena.com

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ny was started in 1842 in Cincinnati. Hours: Guided tours are given between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdayThursday. Call for reservations. Admission: Varies. 444 Reading Road, Over-the-Rhine, 513-2414010, www.verdin.com/info/ museum.htm Warren County Historical Society Museum: The Museum contains artifacts from prehistoric eras to the 1830s and mid-20th century periods. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 Sunday. Admission: $5, $4.50 seniors 65+, $3.50 students 5-18, children 5 and younger are free. 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, 513-932-1817, www.wchsmuseum.com

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ballet tech cincinnati: Each year btc presents dance programs featuring professional and pre-professional dancers, classes and the Gala of International Dance Stars. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 6543 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights, 513-841-2822, www.ballettechcincinnati.org Broadway Across America/Cincinnati: Features the hottest touring shows straight from Broadway performed at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Remaining shows this season include “A Chorus Line,” “Dora the Explorer” and “Mamma Mia.” Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 120 E. Fourth St., Downtown, 800-294-1816, www.broadway acrossamerica.com/Cincinnati The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati: The Children’s Theatre introduces young audiences to the performing arts through professional, fully-staged productions that appeal to parents and educators while teaching morals and values. Weekday performances are held for local school students, while weekend shows are for the public. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 2106 Florence Ave., Walnut Hills, 513569-8080, www.thechildrens theatre.com Cincinnati Ballet: Classical, modern and children’s productions run October through May. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 1555 Central Parkway, Downtown, 513621-5282, www.cincinnatiballet .com Cincinnati Black Theatre Company: CBTC promotes and pre-

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serves the culture of African Americans through theatre and theatre arts education, and ensures greater artistic performances, participation and appreciation for the arts within the African American community, as well as within Greater Cincinnati’s general public. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 5719 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, 513-241-6060, www.cincyblacktheatre.org Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra: Now in its fourth decade, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Mischa Santora, has grown in size and scope to become one of the cultural cornerstones of the Greater Cincinnati area. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 1406 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-723-1182, www.ccocincinnati.com Cincinnati Opera: On June 27, 1920, Cincinnati Opera Association began its life as the second oldest opera company in the United States. Shows scheduled for this season include “Figaro” and “Carmen.” Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 1243 Elm St., Over-the-

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Rhine, 513-241-2742, www.cincinnatiopera.org Cincinnati Pops: Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops are the most successful Billboard Classical Crossover recording artists ever. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, 513381-3300, www.cincinnati symphony.org Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: Produces Shakespeare, Samuel Beckett, Moliere, Sophocles and more in a contemporary, accessible fashion. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 719 Race St., Down-

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town, 513-381-2273, www.cincyshakes.com Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Music Director is Maestro Paavo Järvi. The Symphony also produces the Lollipop Concerts for kids. These engaging and brief shows are a great introduction to classical music and typically take place in the fall and spring. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-381-3300, www.cincinnatisymphony.org Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati: Home to regional, world and off-Broadway premiere productions and is dedicated to the production and development of new works and works new to the region. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-421-3555, www.cincyetc.com Know Theatre of Cincinnati: Know Theatre of Cincinnati is dedicated to presenting affordable and thought-provoking entertainment. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-300-5669, www.knowtheatre .com Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre: Madcap is nationally recognized for its original children’s theatre productions, and for inschool educational programs that include performances, workshops and residencies. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 3316 Glenmore Ave.,Western Hills, 513-921-5965, www.madcappuppets.com Playhouse in the Park: The Playhouse produces an eclectic mix of comedies, dramas, established hits and world premieres. It has won the Tony Award in 2004 and 2007. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park, 513-421-3888, www.cincyplay.com Shadowbox Cabaret: Patrons are seated at large round tables where they can order appetizers and drinks from performers doubling as waitstaff. Hours: Vary. Admission: Varies. 1 Levee Way, Newport, 859581-7625, www.shadowbox cabaret.com Showboat Majestic: The Majestic is a professional summer stock theater using mostly local performers.Hours: 8 p.m. WednesdaySaturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission: Varies. 435 E. Mehring Way, Downtown, 513241-6550, www.cincinnati landmarkproductions.com

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Backyard Frisbee? Uh, not quite BY RACHAEL LARIMORE

incinnati has become so legendary for creating the phenomenon that is cornhole that one could believe that tossing bags at boards is how residents spend their entire summer. But, while that is a wonderful way to while away an afternoon, our area offers an abundance of sports and recreation opportunities for those who like to get out and explore.

Disc golf just one of the ways to have fun outdoors

Those on the East Side have a real jewel in the Little Miami river, which offers not only the obvious canoeing and kayaking opportunities, but is adjoined by a bike trail that stretches from MilDid you know you can go hiking without trek- ford all the way up to Xenia. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, a solo king more than 10 minutes from downtown? You adventurer or a parent looking for an activity for can, at Mount Airy Forest. And thanks to the your kids, there is something for you. Best of all, Hamilton County Park District, you can boat, hike, fish or golf at various points east, west and many of the activities are free, or at least cheaper than parking your car at a Reds game. north of the city.

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Enjoy the view from Chimney Rock in the Red River Gorge, a 29,000-acre designated “geological area” in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

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Park District charges $2 for a onevisit permit or $5 for an annual pass. More information: The Greater Cincinnati Flying Disc Association’s Web site offers a wealth of information on courses and tournaments. If you’re interested in joining, it offers leagues in the spring, summer and fall, and hosts coursechallenge tournaments one Saturday a month. www.cincinnatidiscgolf.com

As Dave Marlow, president of the Greater Cincinnati Flying Disc Association, points out, the area is a hotbed for disc golf, with more than 25 courses available. KENTUCKY Idlewild: Marlow calls Idlewild in Burlington one of the top 10 courses in the country. This one is for pros, with four holes longer than 600 feet, including the 1,001-foot No. 15. It’s difficult, but scenic. Banklick Woods Park: This 24hole course (six extra holes were added in 2004) in Independence is largely wooded, which makes it challenging. Warning: Don’t put your disc in the drink; several holes play along a creek. OHIO Miami Whitewater Forest: It’s

just a nine-hole course compared with the usual 18, but it’s good for beginners. But if you think you’re getting too good too quickly, the 400-foot No. 8, the longest hole on the course, might surprise you. Mount Airy Forest: An excellent course right in the city that offers a mix of open and wooded holes. A good choice for those who are physically fit, as the course is very hilly. Woodland Mound Park: Like Miami Whitewater, Woodland Mound is part of the Hamilton County Park District and is a good course for beginners. As such, the course can be busy on weekends as families try their hand on the mostly open layout. But during the week, it plays quickly. Cost: Varies among courses. All parks are free if you walk in, but to park your car, the Hamilton County

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Hiking Cincinnati is known for its hills (and the myth that it was built on seven hills), but to really “get lost,” as Tri-State Hiking Club organizer Scotty Richards puts it, you’ll want to venture outside the 275 beltway. If you need some hiking buddies, Richards recommends checking out his group’s site at www.meetup.

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com/hike-cincinnati. Mount Airy Forest: This is a popular hiking spot for city dwellers, offering the opportunity to forget you’re in an urban area while still being just minutes from downtown. The park, Cincinnati’s largest, offers 14 miles of picturesque hiking trails that vary from easy to strenuous. The Tri-State Hiking Club meets here occasionally, and there is a Mount Airy Forest Hiking Club that meets Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Cost: Free. Cincinnati Parks Foundation; 513-357-2621 Cincinnati Nature Center/Rowe Woods: Tucked along a country road just outside of Milford you’ll find the 1,025 acre Rowe Woods. There are more than 18 miles of hiking trails, some paved and some rather hilly and rugged. Scotty Richards describes it as one of the

DiscoverSports best places to hike near the city. Cost: $5 for adults and $1 for children ages 3-12 weekends; $3 for adults and $1 for kids Tuesday through Friday. (Mondays are free.) Annual memberships are available, too. 513-831-1711; www.cincy nature.org John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge: Hiking on the more than 20 miles of trails in the state park and adjacent Clifton Gorge can serve to remind you why the Little Miami is designated as a National Scenic River. And when you’re finished, it’s a short trip to Yellow Springs for lunch, coffee or shopping. Cost: Free. 937-767-1274; http://ohiodnr.com/?Tabid=750; http://ohiodnr.com/?Tabid=882 Red River Gorge: It’s a trek, but well worth it for the serious hiker. The gorge is a 29,000-acre designated “geological area” in the Daniel Boone National Forest. One of the big draws is the 100 or so natural arches, which the park’s Web site describes as the “greatest concentration of arches east of the Rocky Mountains.” The gorge probably isn’t the best choice for

Great Miami River Recreational Trail: It’s not as developed as the Little Miami trail, but for now, cyclists can bike from the Fitton Center Trailhead in Hamilton to Waterworks Park in Fairfield, a journey of about six Biking miles. Plans are Little Miami under way to Scenic Trail: The extend the trail trail runs from Litmore than 37 tle Miami Golf Cenmiles from Fairfield ter in Terrace Park all to Piqua in Miami the way to SpringCounty. Cost: Free. Up for an 80-mile ride? field. Don’t want to www.miamivalley Check out the Little go almost 80 miles trails.org/gmiami Miami – or just do part. .htm one way? There are many places where you can park your car and access the trail, includ- Canoeing and kayaking Sharon Woods and Winton ing Terrace Park, Milford, LoveWoods: These parks, both part of land and Morrow. The trail is built the Hamilton County Park district, mostly on abandoned railroad land, offer canoe and kayak rentals. The so it is flat and perfect for family lake at Sharon Woods is small, just outings. Don’t be surprised to see 35 acres, but is narrow and winds joggers and walkers. Cost: Free. through the park, surrounded by www.miamivalleytrails.org/ woods and wildlife. Winton miami.htm

the faint of heart: Richards describes one hike he took that was between 8½ and 9 miles and had an elevation increase (read: climb) of 2,500 feet. Cost: A oneday permit is $3; an annual permit is $30. www.red rivergorge.org

Woods’ lake is 188 acres with a conveniently located boathouse. Cost: Kayak or canoe rental is $9.39 an hour at both parks. Sharon Woods 513-769-4326. Winton Woods 513-931-1849, www.hamiltoncountyparks.org Little Miami River: The Little Miami is a popular destination for paddlers. Don’t have your own canoe? Plan an outing with Loveland Canoe & Kayak. Rent a canoe or kayak, or bring your own and staff will shuttle you and your watercraft. Groups receive discounts for the company’s picnic facilities. 513-683-4611; www.loveland canoe.com Whitewater River (Indiana): Whitewater Canoe Rental offers trips from its bases in Brookville and New Trenton, Ind., as well as trips on Brookville Lake. Canoe trips range from the beginner level to an 18-mile adventure that is ideal for experienced paddlers. The outfitter also offers kayaks, and tubing and rafting trips. Cost: Varies, discounts are available for groups. 800-634-4277; www.whitewater canoerental.com

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Cincinnati Reds: Members of Major League Baseball’s National League Central Division. Play home games at Great American Ball Park, Downtown. Tickets: Range from $5-$235. Purchase online at www.reds.com, by phone at 513-381-7337, at the ballpark or at area Meijer stores. 100 Main St., Downtown, 513-765-7000, www.reds.com Cincinnati Bengals: Members of the NFL’s AFC North Division. Play home games at Paul Brown Stadium, Downtown. Tickets: Purchase online or by phone at 513621-8383. One Paul Brown Stadium, Downtown, 513-621-3550, www.bengals.com Cincinnati Cyclones: Members Show your team spirit at the Bank of Kentucky Center, home of the Northof the East Coast Hockey League. ern Kentucky Norse. Play home games at U.S. Bank Arena, Downtown. Tickets: $10$22.50. Purchase online or by Xavier Musketeers: Members of Kings Comets: Members of the phone at 513-421-7825. 100 Broad- Mid-Continental Football League. the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Play home games at Princeton High Division I). Tickets: Vary by sport. way, Downtown, 513-421-7825, School, July-October. Tickets: $6. Call 513-745-3411 or purchase on www.cycloneshockey.com campus at Cintas Center. 3800 VicFlorence Freedom: Members of 7947 Manor Drive, West Chester, minor-league baseball’s Frontier 513-485-0627, www.eteamz.com/ tory Parkway, Evanston, 513-745League. Play home games at Cham- kingscomets 3000, www.goxavier.com pion Window Field, Florence. SeaNorthern Kentucky Norse: Colleges son is scheduled from May into Members of the Great Lakes Valley September. Tickets: Range from $6 Conference (NCAA Division II). Cincinnati Bearcats: Members (lawn), 8.50 (reserved) and $10 of the Big East Conference (NCAA Tickets: Vary by sport. Call 859(VIP – includes wait service). Pur572-6639. Nunn Drive, Highland Division I). Tickets: Vary by sport. chase online and/or at Champion Heights, 859-572-5100, Purchase online, by phone at 513Window Field www.nku.edu 556-2287 or on box office beMount St. Joseph Lions: Memcampus at the ginning April 6. bers of the Heartland Collegiate Lindner Center Athletic Conference (NCAA Divi7950 Freedom ticket office. sion III). Tickets: Vary by sport. Way, Florence, 2600 Clifton Call 513-244-4311. 5701 Delhi 859-594-4487, Ave., University www.florence Road, Delhi, 513-244-4200, Heights, 513freedom.com www.msj.edu 556-4603, Cincinnati Thomas More Saints: Members www.ucbearcats Sizzle: Memof the Presidents’ Athletic Confer.com ence (NCAA Division III). Tickets: bers of the Miami RedVary by sport. Call 859-344-3536. Women’s FootHawks: Memball Alliance; 333 Thomas More Parkway, bers of the MidCheer with mascot Belle at a Florplay April-AuCrestview Hills, 859-341-5800, American Conence Freedom baseball game at gust. Play home Champion Window Field. www.thomasmore.edu ference (NCAA games at La Cincinnati State Surge: MemDivision I). Salle High School. Tickets: $10, $7 bers of the National Junior College Tickets: Vary by sport. Purchase seniors and children, free ages 4 Athletics Association. Information: online, by phone at 866-684-2957 and younger. Purchase tickets at or on campus at Millett Hall. 501 E. 513-569-1897. 3520 Central Parkgames. 513-236-2886, www. way, Clifton, 513-861-7700, High St., Oxford, 513-529-1809, www.cincinnatistate.edu cincinnatisizzle.com www.muredhawks.com 34 SUMMER 2009 CINCINNATI.COM/DISCOVER

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Kentucky Speedway: Remaining events for the 2009 season: Meijer 300 Presented by Ritz, June 13; Click it or Ticket. Buckle-Up! Kentucky 150, July 18; Built Ford Tough 225 Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealers, July 18; Meijer Indy 300 Presented by Red Baron and Edy’s, Aug. 1; Kentucky Indy Lights 100, Aug. 1. Tickets: Vary by event. Purchase online or call 888-652-7223. 5120 Sparta Pike, Sparta, 859-567-3400, www.kentuckyspeedway.com Florence Speedway: Schedule includes Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks and Pure Stocks. Tickets: Vary by event. For yearround information, call 859-4930034. 12234 U.S. Route 42, Union, 859-485-7591, www.florence speedway.com Turfway Park: Live thoroughbred racing and simulcasting. Tickets: Free admission every day, except for Lane’s End Stakes Day. 7500 Turfway Road, Florence, 800-733-0200, www.turfway.com River Downs Racetrack: Live thoroughbred racing and simulcasting. Tickets: Free admission. 6301 Kellogg Ave., California, 513-2328000, www.riverdowns.com Western & Southern Financial Group Masters and Women’s Open: Women’s Open, Aug. 8-16, Masters (Men’s) Aug. 15-23. Tickets: $5-$48 single session pricing varies. Purchase online or call 513651-0303. Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Dr., Mason, 513-651-0303, www.cincy tennis.com AVP Cincinnati Open: Men’s and women’s pro beach volleyball tournaments will be held Sept. 4-6 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. Tickets: From $5 general admission; others vary. Call 800-781-4296 or order online. Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Dr., Mason, 800-2802330, www.mustseeavp.com The Duramed Championship: The Duramed Championship, part of the Duramed Futures Tour, a developmental tour for the LPGA, takes place this year June 15-21 at The Golf Center at Kings Island. For information, call Tom McGill, Game Day Communications, 513929-GAME. 6042 Fairway Dr., Mason, 513-929-4263, www.duramedchampionship.com

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