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top us if you’ve heard this one: A music venue, a football team, a Cincinnati neighborhood, a concrete company and Hamilton County all walk into City Hall… Gears are still grinding on a complex land swap deal that would clear the way for a music venue at Cincinnati riverfront development The Banks, even as construction work preparing for the venue is underway. Part of the debate centers on the role Cincinnati City Council will play in the complicated deal. A council committee held a special hearing in Price Hill on Sept. 3 to discuss that land swap. That meeting got contentious as tensions between Hamilton County officials and Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley continued. Cranley says he has big questions about the land swap he wants answered, including how much taxpayers will have to pay for key pieces of land currently owned by building materials company Hilltop Basic Resources. The county says it is still negotiating that figure. The mayor, who favors a different site for the venue at The Banks, also wants information about traffic and environmental impacts of the land swap, as well as information about where a proposed asphalt production facility would go. Cranley has said he is worried it will be located near the Queensgate shelter for those experiencing homelessness. The mayor also took issue with the idea that the riverfront property would be used as a surface lot for the Bengals, which he called “terrible planning.” Council members David Mann and Amy Murray, however, would like council to

begin discussing ordinances introduced earlier this week around two possible ways that a land exchange could work — one in which the city transfers ownership to Hilltop and another in which the city leases the land to Hilltop for 40 years with the issue to take the land back afterward. “The ordinances we advanced are simply first drafts,” Mann said in council’s meeting. “There are a lot of contingencies that would need to be resolved. We do have a committee structure; that’s where these things should be discussed. That is the reason for these proposals.” But Cranley does not want to refer those ordinances to committees so council can consider them until his questions are answered, he has said. “There were a lot of questions that weren’t answered during the (Sept. 3) hearing,” he said during council’s meeting. The delayed ordinances, in turn, resurfaced debate about a contentious gray area in the city’s charter — the so-called mayoral “pocket veto.” A 2010 legal opinion by the city solicitor’s office says that the city’s 1999 amendments to its charter gave the mayor more power, but did not allow the mayor to hold legislation indefinitely as a way to quash

it. Cranley acknowledged that point. But there is debate about when, exactly, the mayor must refer legislation so council can consider it. Mann says he isn’t sure whether he’ll support either of the current deals on the table but maintains it is vital that city council be involved in the deal-making process with Hilltop and the county and that the mayor’s refusal to refer the ordinances “emasculates” council. “The legal opinions make very clear that any member of council has the right to introduce legislation,” Mann says. “(Cranley’s move) is disrespectful of the rules of council, which require him to refer legislation within two meetings.” Mann noted that council already voted to approve the location of the venue — at a site the mayor opposed — last year, and that council’s involvement could be key in getting all parties to an agreement about that site. The battle over mayoral power is just the latest in the long, winding road for the proposed venue at The Banks, which will likely compete with a coming new venue across the river in Newport. That venue will be built by Columbus-based PromoWest Productions, the promoter that lost its bid

to build on the Cincinnati side of the river to MEMI. Cranley backed PromoWest’s bid and opposed the one from MEMI. Current plans for the proposed venue by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s concert promotion arm MEMI call for it to be located on a site called Lot 27 near Paul Brown Stadium, where the Cincinnati Bengals could veto the project due to a clause in the team’s lease with the county. The team has indicated it will not stand in the way of the venue provided the city and county replace the parking lot where the venue is slated to go — a space fans use for tailgating. That, in turn, has set in motion efforts to swap land with longstanding business Hilltop, which owns 15 acres nearby that it uses to manufacture building materials. It wants land at two city-owned sites near the Ohio River in Queensgate and Lower Price Hill in exchange for the land south of the stadium that would be used to replace the Bengals’ parking lot. Some residents in Lower Price Hill have asked questions about the relocation, though a deal could soon be worked out there as well. Hilltop currently has a CONTINUES ON PAGE 08

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Chabot Campaign Finance Irregularities Draw Federal Scrutiny BY N I C K SWA R T S EL L

Questions are swirling around irregularities in campaign finance reports from the campaign of U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot, who represents the west side of Hamilton County and all of Warren County. On Aug. 27, the Federal Elections Commission sent James Schwartz, the campaign treasurer of the long-tenured Republican, a letter raising questions about $123,625 that appeared on an amended campaign report but did not appear on the campaign’s original report. In the aftermath of that letter, Fountain Square Group, a campaign strategy firm run by Jamie Schwartz, abruptly deleted Its Facebook page. Schwartz has been a longtime high-level campaign staff member for Chabot, as well as an employee in his congressional office, and Fountain Square Group has a number of contracts with other local Republican campaigns, including Hamilton County Commission candidate Andy Black. Mark Braden, an attorney for Chabot’s campaign, said in a statement that Chabot is the victim of “financial malfeasance.” “Congressman Chabot was shocked and deeply disappointed to be informed yesterday afternoon that his campaign committee may be the victim of financial malfeasance and misappropriation of funds,” the statement reads. “Unfortunately, the misappropriation of funds by some campaign treasurers has been far too common an occurrence over the years.” Braden said in the statement that the campaign is cooperating with an investigation into the missing money and is

conducting an audit of the campaign’s finances. He said the campaign will be making no further comment in the meantime. Hamilton County GOP Chair Alex Triantafilou echoed the campaign’s explanation. “It appears that Steve Chabot, like millions of Americans and even other members of Congress, has been victimized in a possible financial crime,” Triantafilou tweeted Sept. 4. “This unfortunate and shocking development will never deter Congressman Chabot and Republicans from advancing our important agenda.” Chabot, serving his 12th term in Congress, handily beat Democratic challenger Hamilton County Clerk of Courts Aftab Pureval last year, netting 51 percent of the vote in a district that includes both blueing Hamilton County and deep-red Warren County. One of the more dramatic issues in that campaign hinged on questions around Pureval’s use of money from his Clerk of Courts campaign account for his congressional run. The Ohio Elections Commission eventually dropped most of the charges against Pureval, who was fined $100 for paying a photographer who captured his congressional bid announcement from his Clerk of Courts campaign account. Two Democrats — former military pilot Nikki Foster and health care executive Kate Schroder — are vying to challenge Chabot in 2020. Foster called on Chabot to resign via a Sept. 4 Twitter post. Schroder called on the House Ethics

Committee to investigate Chabot’s spending during a news conference Sept. 6 in downtown Cincinnati to discuss the allegations around Chabot’s campaign finances. “Taxpayers and donors deserve to know the truth,” she said. “Chabot is accountable for the dollars that have been entrusted with him.” That news conference by the state Democratic Party included Ohio Democratic Party Chair David Pepper, Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair Gwen McFarlin, as well as Schroder and Foster. During the news conference, Democrats sought to paint Schwartz as a major player both within Chabot’s campaign and congressional office and in the campaigns of other Republicans. “What we’ve seen with Mr. Schwartz is that he has been a major leader of each and every campaign for reelection of Steve Chabot,” McFarlin said. “He’s also served as an outside vendor, receiving more than $2 million from the Chabot campaign over his career. His company has served as a campaign spokesperson for Chabot. Mr. Schwartz has been a deputy chief of staff in Chabot’s congressional office as well.” Pepper said that Chabot is responsible for whatever lapses allowed the money to go missing, citing statements Chabot made about Pureval during the race between the two suggesting he could face jail time. He also questioned why the campaign’s treasurer had such close ties with a major vendor. “Already we’re seeing Chabot’s lawyer

Facing $20 Million Shortfall, Hamilton County Commission Could Opt for Sales Tax Extension BY N I C K SWA R T S EL L Hamilton County’s $276 million budget for fiscal year 2020 will likely be $20 million in the red, according to Hamilton County Administrator Jeff Aluotto, a reality that could lead county commissioners to extend a .25 cent sales tax levy. Voters passed the so-called “icon tax” in 2014 to raise $200 million for the restoration of Union Terminal. It is set to expire in April next year. Aluotto says extending the tax would raise $60 million through 2021. Continued collection of the tax would be sufficient to close the upcoming funding gap, Aluotto says. The county has struggled with increasing costs, a sales-tax-revenue-sapping deal for Cincinnati’s two riverfront stadiums as well as CONTINUES ON PAGE 08

today acting as if Chabot somehow wasn’t involved, or even making statements that the campaign wasn’t involved,” Pepper said. “They’re clearly attempting to evade responsibility. But as Steve Chabot the CONTINUES ON PAGE 08

University of Cincinnati Sells Historic Over-the-Rhine Property BY N I C K SWA R T S EL L The University of Cincinnati has entered into a contract to sell Over-the-Rhine’s Emery Center, which includes the historic and sometimes contentious Emery Theatre.

UC says it isn’t in the apartment business and wants to sell the building to focus on its mission of providing higher education and research. Neyer and Frutkin say they hope to explore upgrades to the apartments and common areas as part of the project. Neyer is the retired president and CEO of Al. Neyer Construction and currently runs STNL Development. Frutkin is founder of

The Emery Theatre hosted the Cincinnati

Mary Emery’s will stipulates that the theater must remain open for public performances. In 2016, UC paid $200,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by fundraisers from New York who attempted to raise money to renovate the theater under the name Requiem Project. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s roots go back to 1919. The Emery is familiar to the group — it performed there until 1969. “While there is a lot of work to be done and many unknowns, we look forward to furthering the discussions to see if we can return TCT to its original home from 100 years ago,” Children’s Theatre managing director and CEO Kim Kern said in a statement.

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“We are very excited to begin exploring the development possibilities of the Emery Center and Theatre,” Neyer said in a statement. “While we have lots of due diligence ahead, the opportunity to serve as

The university and a developer converted the building to apartments in 2001. UC leases those apartments to a group called Emery Center Apartments.

“UC’s commitment as a public citizen to preserve and use the building was such that we leased to Emery Center Apartments Limited Partnership for $1 a year,” UC Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Robert Ambach said in a statement. “Beyond that, the university provided grants and loans toward renovation, maintenance and care of the building that total over $3 million since 1999. In addition, ECALP borrowed city funds toward the renovation. From the proceeds, these university and city loans must be repaid.”

Symphony orchestra from 1912 to 1936. The theater was once considered one of the best in the country, but is “beyond repair,” according to university documents.

The Emery, designed by famed local architect Samuel Hannaford, includes 59 apartments, the theater, retail space on the ground floor occupied by Coffee Emporium and office space. Included in 100 Central Parkway’s bid is support for the potential use of the theater by the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.

The Emery, constructed in 1911 as the Ohio Mechanics Institute, is named for philanthropist Mary Emery. The school, which was absorbed into UC in 1969, closed its doors in 1988.

City Center Properties. The university says it hopes to recoup costs associated with building maintenance and renovation with the sale and will invest the rest of the money resulting from the building’s sale — expected to be roughly $2 million — into research and teaching.

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The university announced Sept. 3 that it signed a $8.55 million contract with a development partnership called 100 Central Parkway, LLC, led by local developers Dave Neyer and Chris Frutkin.

custodians of a gift from Mary Emery to the citizens of Cincinnati is an honor. We look forward to determining the possibilities for one of Cincinnati’s crown jewels.”

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purchase option on land it would transfer to the city for the completion of a longawaited park in Lower Price Hill if the land swap were to be approved. Some groups in Lower Price Hill support that plan; other residents, however, are still skeptical. Meanwhile, Cranley has promoted an alternate location for the MEMI venue, called Lot 24, farther from the stadium. That location doesn’t need the Bengals’ permission and already has a parking garage podium constructed. In a letter sent last month, Cranley wanted several questions and concerns answered. Among them, Cranley asked for detailed plans of Hilltop’s proposed new location, including how trucks and other vehicles will access the site; an unredacted copy of the contract between Hilltop and the county for the site in question; the exact location of a proposed asphalt plant Hilltop wants to construct; that appraisals of both properties in question be published before a deal is made; and other questions about the property transfer related to loss of city revenues, as some of the land Hilltop wants from the city is currently leased to another company. “I believe it is vital to the public interest and to the city’s consideration of any proposed transaction to know how much

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money the public is spending on this purchase of Hilltop’s existing site,” Cranley wrote in his letter. Hamilton County Commission President Denise Driehaus, however, says the deal is a good one and expressed concerns that without the music venue deal, Lot 27 will remain undeveloped. Driehaus also says she has worked with city council members to broker a deal in Lower Price Hill and get everything lined up for Hilltop’s relocation. “We have been working with Council Member (Amy) Murray to engage community members in Price Hill and business owners in Queensgate throughout this process,” she wrote in a statement. “Hilltop has gone above and beyond in their efforts to solicit feedback from the community, resulting in a proposal for a state-of-the-art facility in Queensgate and a land swap to finish out Price Landing Park. “Along the way, Hilltop’s proposal has been presented at three public meetings, Hilltop has invited members of the community to tour its current facility, and another public hearing is scheduled for September 3 in Price Hill. To date, Hilltop has received favorable responses from residents and community leaders in Price Hill and Queensgate.”

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candidate himself said, that’s not good enough. It’s not going to fly... you’re supposed to be in charge.” It appears the letter from the FEC about Chabot’s campaign financing irregularities was addressed to Jamie Schwartz’s father, Jim R. Schwartz. The FEC has had “James Schwartz, Sr.” listed as treasurer since 2011 and the Chabot campaign said Sept. 9 they believed the elder Schwartz had been treasurer since that time. But Jim R. Schwartz Sr. released a statement Sept. 9 disavowing any major role in Chabot’s campaign or the controversy around its handling of financial contributions. “I am not now, nor have I ever been, the treasurer of the Steve Chabot for Congress campaign,” the statement from his attorney Daniel J. McCarthy reads. “I have never served the campaign in any official capacity, including as treasurer, at any time. I played no role in the campaign other than as an occasional volunteer. I had no knowledge of the use of my name on any campaign documents or filings until recent reports.” The younger Schwartz has not released a statement yet. The FEC has asked Chabot to respond to its questions by Oct. 1.

dwindling revenues from the state’s local government fund. Hamilton County lost $66 million in state funding between 2011 and 2017, Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes has said. The county’s three Democratic commissioners have not said whether they would approve the sales tax extension. A move last year to boost the county’s sales tax by .2 percent met with strong resistance from conservatives, who mounted a petition drive to repeal the hike. County commissioners rescinded the proposed increase. Tax opponents would need roughly 23,000 signatures to get a tax repeal referendum on the ballot this time around. Commissioners will hold public meetings next month to gather input about the county budget. Two of those meetings will take place Oct. 3 and Oct. 10, with a third yet to be announced. Locations for those meetings have yet to be decided.

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BLOOMS & BERRIES FARM MARKET AND GARDEN CENTER

Fall on the farm kicks off Sept. 21. Events include a themed five-acre corn maze (and a straw maze), cow train rides, fresh apple cider, pumpkin patch hayrides, caramel apples, duck races and a farm animal petting zoo. Hayrides to pick your own pumpkins start at 10 a.m. on weekends and 11 a.m. during the week. There’s also a craft beer garden for grown-ups. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 21-Oct. 31. $9 Monday-Friday; $12 Saturday-Sunday. 9669 S. State Route 48, Loveland, bloomsandberries.com.

BONNYBROOK FARMS

This farm is a haven of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, wagon rides, animals and more. Fall Farm Days include adventure wagon rides, a “crazed” corn maze, giant slingshots, clodhopper golf, archery, an underground slide and farmyard play area. There’s an extra fee for the pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Noon-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Sept. 28-Oct. 27. $16; $14 seniors and active military; free ages 4 and under. 3779 State Route 132, Clarkesville, bonnybrookfarms.com.

BROWN’S FAMILY FARM MARKET

This family market features hayrides to the pumpkin patch on Saturdays and Sundays where you can pick your gourds. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 21-Oct. 31. Free admission. 11620 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, facebook. com/brownsfarmmarket.

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BURGER FARM & GARDEN CENTER

Head to the farm’s annual Fall Pumpkin Festival, held every weekend in October, featuring more than 30 family-friendly activities including a puppet show, live music, mini zip lines, a carnival, pony rides and paintball. Buy mums, gourds, apple cider, corn stalks and pumpkins. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own or chuck a mini pumpkin (or pet a bunny) for an additional fee. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Sept. 28-Oct. 28. $10; free children 2 and under. 7849 Main St., Newtown, burgerfarms.com.

EVANS ORCHARD CIDER MILL

This fifth-generation family farm and cider mill grows apples, peaches, pumpkins and more — many of which you can pick yourself. U-pick pumpkin and apple season starts in September; pick up a bags and an orchard map in the store and then purchase your picks by weight. Other fall fun includes a petting zoo, hayride, corn maze, pony rides and corn bins to play in instead of sandboxes. Visit the market and cafe for tasty treats. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Through Nov. 27. Prices vary depending on activity. 198 Stone Road, Georgetown, Kentucky, evansorchard.com.

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A fall fest on a 250-acre dairy farm with hayrides, a pick-yourown pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hay maze and more. Some activities are free and some are ticketed. Country Fireside Nights are held Sept. 28 and Oct. 4, during which you can experience the magic of the farm at night with a lantern-lit hayride, a pumpkin launcher and bonfire. 4-7 p.m. MondayThursday; 2-7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Through Oct. 31. 1835 Sherman Mount Zion Road, Dry Ridge, countrypumpkinsky.com.

This 60-year-old fruit farm (formerly Hidden Valley Fruit Farm) got a makeover as Hidden Valley Orchards, with a coffee bar, bakery and cider bar. Fill up on all things apple — cider, dumplings, cobbler, fritters, donuts and custard — pick a pumpkin, take a hayride and find more family fun every weekend in September and October. Check the website to see which apples and pumpkins are available as U-pick throughout the season. There’s a Caramel Apple Fest Sept. 21-22, Apple Cider Fest Weekend Oct. 5-6 and a Pumpkin Festival Oct. 12-13. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 5474 State Route 48, Lebanon, hiddenvalleyorchards.com.

IRONS FRUIT FARM

Take a tractor-driven hayride to pick your own pumpkins at this fourth-generation family farm — then feast on apple fritters, cinnamon-cider donuts, cookies and more from the on-site bakery. There is also a themed corn maze, apples available for purchase and friendly farm animals. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. hayrides weekends; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 27-Oct. 31. $5 corn maze Sunday. 1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon, ironsfruitfarm.com.

KINMAN FARMS

The farm Fall Fest features a hayride to the back of the farm where you’ll find bonfires, games, Great Pumpkin Express rides, a five-acre corn maze, a carnival tent, live bands and a game area. Take a pony ride or hop aboard the Great Pumpkin Express ride through the cornfield and enjoy the story of the Great Pumpkin. A hayride will return you to the front of the farm when you’re ready. Noon-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-7 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 20-Oct. 28. $10. 4175 Burlington Pike, Burlington, kinmanfarm.com.

MCGLASSON FARMS

This six-generation family-owned vegetable and fruit stand features produce to purchase on-site, or you can even pick your own. Apples, gourds, pumpkins, potatoes, tomatoes, mums and more are available for purchase; contact the farm for more info on U-pick opportunities. The farms’ famous fall festival generally starts the first weekend in October with live Bluegrass and Americana bands on weekends. 5832 River Road, Hebron, mcglassonfarms.com.

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This farm is family-friendly with things to do for all ages during Fall Festival Weekends, which start the third weekend in September and run through October. There are horse-drawn or tractor-drawn hayrides, a 15-acre corn maze, an interactive playground, live Bluegrass music and pedal cart races. Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch or head to the produce barn to enjoy apples — and fresh-pressed apple cider — straight from the orchard. Some activities require tickets. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 20-29; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Oct. 5-31. 1737 State Route 131, Milford, shawfarms.com.

SUNROCK FARM

Nothing screams fall more than a pumpkin patch, and Sunrock Farm offers two-hour pumpkin patch tours throughout the month of the October; see the patch and pick your own gourds. Guests can also milk a goat, gather eggs, hold chickens and more during separate hands-on guided tours of the farm itself. Pumpkin patch tours Oct. 1-31. $12. 103 Gibson Lane, Wilder, sunrockfarm.com. *Note: Before making the drive, double check all dates, times and costs with each farm.

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General admission to this fest includes access to the four-acre corn maze, hayrides, a tractor play area, duck races, pipe swings, ball zones and more. Walk to the pumpkin paradise to select your own pumpkin (priced by size), or indulge in some cinnamon-sugar donuts, kettle corn, pumpkin butter, caramel apples, roasted nuts and apple cider. Guests can also rent bonfire pits with benches. Niederman lights the bonfire, you provide the snacks to roast over the open flame. 6-9 p.m. Thursday;

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This family-friendly fest features horse-drawn wagon rides, a model train display, a corn maze, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, pony rides, wine tastings, a farm stand, craft vendors and home-cooked food. Special weekend activities kick off Sept. 28 and include live music from local Folk, Americana and Bluegrass faves. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. Sept. 28-Oct. 27. $5 weekends; free weekdays (not all activities are available); some events and activities cost an additional fee. 6922 Four Mile Road, Melbourne, neltnersfarm.com.

6-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 27-Oct. 27. $10. 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Road, Hamilton, niedermanfamilyfarm.com.

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FRIGHT S Haunted houses and trails of terror to freak you out until November

ALL HALLOWS EVE TERROR TOWN

The former grounds of the Old West Fest have been transformed into a Dodge City ghost town — literally. Well, almost literally. A prop fabrication and haunted attraction team has transformed the space into an immersive 19th-century Terror Town with shops, vendors, restaurants, bars and an outdoor movie theater screening classic horror films. There are also theater performances, games and a 30-minute haunted trail based on Wild West folklore. Through Nov. 3. $25. 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg, allhallowsevellc.com.

BRIMSTONE HAUNT

Home to three separate attractions, guests can opt to venture through Brimstone Farm haunted hayride, the Forgotten Forest or Psychosis. The farm was a prosperous place until it was laid bare by the curse in the corn. Now it’s home to monsters, madmen and all other iterations of macabre characters whose main goal is to cause chaos on your twisted ride. The Forgotten Forest, a higher-intensity scare experience, is a quarter-mile walk through a supernatural wood. Psychosis offers “disturbing scenes of horror that will pull you further from reality” in an indoor experience. Opens Sept. 27. $15 Haunted Hayride; $12 Forgotten Forest; $8 Psychosis; $27 combo; +$20 fast pass. 472 Brimstone Road, Wilmington, springborohauntedhayride.com.

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According to legend, the bodies of several missing Dent Schoolhouse students were discovered in barrels in the building’s basement — and the janitor did it. Housed in an actual public school, Dent offers real ghost tours and lights-out experiences for those looking for a true fright, plus lights-on tours for kids and wimps. Touch passes are available if you want to let the actors touch you. A Christmas Nightmare returns this year (Dec. 6-7 and 13-14) for a little yuletide terror. Sept. 13-Nov. 2. $20-$25 general admission; +$20 fast pass; +$30 front of the line. 5963 Harrison Ave., Dent, frightsite.com.

HALLOWEEN HAUNT

Fear awaits at Kings Island’s annual Halloween Haunt, named the “Best Theme Park Halloween Event” in the country by readers of USA Today. There are seven outdoor scare zones (Pumpkin Eater, Coney Maul, Dance of the Macabre, International Street Fear, Rivertown Reaping, Zombie Mall and Shipwrecked), spine-tingling live shows and freaky haunted mazes. Plus, experience the park’s everyday thrill rides like the Beast, Vortex and Mystic Timbers. Before the sun sets (noon-6 p.m.) on Saturdays, visit the family-friendly Great Pumpkin Fest or HalloTween, a slightly less scary Haunt. Sept. 20-Oct. 26. Tickets start at $33.99. Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, visitkingsisland.com.

HERITAGE VILLAGE HAUNTED VILLAGE

Described as a “slight fright,” this haunted attraction is completely kid-friendly, offering trick-or-treating, balloon art, wagon rides and a lower-key haunted house experience that won’t leave the youngsters with recurring nightmares until Christmas. Although there is a headless horseman… 6-10 p.m. Oct. 11-12; 18-19; 25-26. $10; free members and kids 2 and under. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, heritagevillagecincinnati.org.

HIGHWAY 50 FRIGHT FIELD

This cornfield and haunted woods attraction is back with a vengeance on a real 1830s farm near an actual Indian archaeological site — both of which are rumored to be haunted. Keep an eye out for zombies on winding trails throughout the woods, and when the sun sets, try your luck at maneuvering a nighttime corn maze. Operation Termination Zombie Paintball arms you with 100 paintballs against a horde of zombies. Oct. 4-26. $15 adults; $12 kids. 11294 State Route 50, North Bend, highway50frightfield.com.

LAND OF ILLUSION

Why only have one haunted house when you could have six? Land of Illusion has six frights to choose from: Killer Klowns, Temple of Terror, Phobia, Zombie Sniper Patrol, Middletown Haunted Trail and Dr. Psycho’s Haunted Estate, plus live music and/or DJs every Friday and Saturday. They also have a full bar: the Vodoo Lounge and Creepy Café. Through Nov. 2. $39.99; $59.99 with fast pass. 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, landofillusion.com.

THE MAYHEM MANSION

As legend has it, when bootlegger Robert Haverford’s 8-yearold daughter Elizabeth died, he poisoned Elizabeth’s mourners and himself in an elaborate alcohol-fueled murder-suicide plot in the family home. Allegedly actually haunted, this collection of gung-ho actors will attempt to scare you to death in the former mansion. Outside, Haverford’s Hollow Terror in the Woods zombie paintball challenge is an interactive zombie trail. Sept. 20-Nov. 2. $18; $12 ages 10 and under; $10 zombie challenge; $3 paintball shooting range; +$5 fast pass. 13966 DeCoursey Pike, Morning View, themayhemmansion.com.

MOUNT HEALTHY HAUNTED HALL

Experience 20 different scenes at this favorite local haunt, featuring a host of classic creatures like the Wolfman, Frankenstein and zombies. In addition to its central house, the hall is comprised of tents, backyard areas and a swirling, brainbending vortex. Popular scenes returning this year include the Hellavator, Satan and Bate’s Motel. Sept. 27-Oct. 26. $10; $2 discount with a canned good donation; $15 fast pass. 7700 Seward Ave., Mount Healthy, mthealthyhauntedhall.com.

QUEEN CITY IS HAUNTED

On this guided walking tour of downtown and OTR, hear stories of grisly murders, ghastly deaths and other disturbing tales buried deep within Cincinnati’s storied past. Now offering a two-hour Ultimate Queen City is Haunted Tour, which ends in the most haunted room of OTR’s boutique Symphony Hotel. Through Nov. 2. $25-$35. Tour begins at 1332 Vine St., Overthe-Rhine, americanlegacytours.com.

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USS NIGHTMARE

The death dredge is celebrating more than 25 years of horror. On a dark, foggy night, the William S. Mitchell steamboat careened into a bridge, killing many on board, including the captain and his daughter. Ever since, anyone who has worked on the now-defunct ship has been doomed to die onboard, cursed to forever haunt the vessel along with the other deceased. Fifteen percent of people who attempt to make it through the USS Nightmare “jump ship.” Nov. 2 offers an allnight-long Captain’s Extreme Tour. Sept. 13-Nov. 2. $20-$50 general admission; RIP Experience starts at $30. 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, ussnightmare.com.

WILMINGTON HAUNTED HOLLOW RIDE

Hop on a bus straight out of hell and be trailed by fire-belching semis. Riders will venture through fog-filled tunnels, an abandoned mine, an eerie hallow and more, with peculiar creatures hitching rides along the way. Other on-site attractions include two indoor haunted houses and Death Trap, a group adventure where one of you is “locked” inside of a coffin and the remaining participants must work together to complete a task to get you out — like a very, very twisted escape room. Sept. 21-Nov. 2. $28; $48 VIP speed pass; $22 Haunted Hallow only; $5 Death Trap. 1261 W. Dalton Road, Wilmington, wilmingtonhauntedhollowride.com.

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Surprise! Newport is haunted, too. Take a lantern-led walking tour and listen to tales of murder, suicide, decapitation and the horrifying origin of Bobby Mackey’s famous portal to hell. Through Oct. 26. $25. Tour begins 18 E. Fifth St., Newport, americanlegacytours.com.

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Hold on tight: During this hellish hayride through a cornfield, riders are stalked and taunted by creatures hidden amongst the crops. Familiar faces like Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface and a bloodied take on Santa Claus appear alongside zombies, backwoodsmen, clowns and chainsawwielders. Cash only. Sept. 13-Oct. 26. $14 hayride; $10 Farmer’s Revenge; $23 combo. 4172 Belleview Road, Petersburg, sandylandacres.com.

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OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

For weekends steeped in magic, chivalry, Arthurian flair and fantasy vibes, don your favorite corset or suit of armor and pick your favorite themed weekend to join in. Cheer on your favorite jouster with a giant turkey leg in hand, then wash it down with ale. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27. $23 adult; $21 seniors/military/fire/EMS; $9.50 child. 10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, renfestival.com.

MURDER ON THE MENU

Spring, 1879: A gunshot rings out near Washington Platform; the body of a young businessman is soon found dead in the alley across from City Hall. It’s Cincinnati’s oldest unsolved murder case, and the night begins with a walking tour of the crime, followed by a four-course dinner, during which the rest of the story unfolds. Dishes are what was common in Cincinnati circa the late 1800s and are paired with local craft beer. 6-9 p.m. Sept. 19; Oct. 17. $50. Washington Platform, 1000 Elm St., Downtown, queencityhistory.com.

CINCINNATI COMIC EXPO

Cincinnati’s largest comic con and pop culture expo is back for its 10th-annual show and features artists, publishers, authors, cosplayers and fans from around the globe including slated guests Morena Baccarin (Deadpool, Gotham), Kathy Najimy (Hocus Pocus), Emmy Raver-Lampman (The Umbrella Academy), Jewel Staite (Firefly), Alan Tudyk (A Knight’s Tale) and Will Wheaton. 3-8 p.m. Sept. 20; 10-7 p.m. Sept. 21; 10-5 p.m. Sept. 22. $20-$55 adult; $5 kids 8-12; meet and greets and photo ops cost extra. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, cincinnaticomicexpo.com.

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FIRE UP THE NIGHT

International teams head to Coney Island to compete in a fireworks face-off. All three competitors — Belgium, Vietnam and Russia— go head to head in a pyrotechnic showdown for international bragging rights. The winner will be determined by a panel of judges. Gates open 4 p.m.; fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21. $25 per carload. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., California, coneyislandpark.com.

treats and no tricks. Check out mazes, trick-or-treating and the park’s Halloween-themed events and décor, suitable for all ages. Noon-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 22-Oct. 27. Tickets start at $34.99. 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, visitkingsisland.com.

GREATER CINCINNATI RESTAURANT WEEK

Launched in 2017, this arts and cultural festival explores Jewish and Israeli traditions through art, food and music for all ages. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22. Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, ishfestival.com.

Become a culinary tourist in your own city during CityBeat’s Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week. Local eateries like Alfio’s Buon Cibo, Sartre OTR, Pompilio’s, Coppin’s, the Brown Dog Cafe and many others will offer $26 and $36 three-course prix fixe menus (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity). Sept. 23-29. $26-$36. Visit greatercincinnatirestaurantweek.com for a full list of participating restaurants.

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to music from more than 35 bands on three stages including Rumpke Mountain Boys, Young Heirlooms, Sylmar, Frontier Folk Nebraska, Common Center, Hickory Robot and more. 9 p.m. Sept. 27; 2 p.m. Sept. 28; noon Sept. 29. $25 per day; $40 weekend pass; $100 VIP. Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., East End, rhythmbrewfest.com.

COUNTRY APPLEFEST

Whether you pronounce it caramel or caramel, get ready to get some of the delightful sugary stuff stuck in your teeth. This fall festival is a celebration of all things apple: candy apples, cider, fritters, pies and more. Relish in the apple extravaganza and shop arts and crafts like pottery, jewelry and handmade, possibly apple-scented soaps. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Sept. 28; 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sept. 29. Free admission. Warren County Fairgrounds, 665 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, countryapplefest.com.

Christian Moerlein Brewing, the Brewing Heritage Trail, Cincinnati Escape Room and Cincinnati Landmark Productions. It’s a trip back in time, through a darkened brewery and into an abandoned cellar. They’ve added lights-on tours this year. 7 p.m. Fridays and 6 p.m. Saturdays in October. $25. Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom, 1621 Moore St., Over-theRhine, hauntedbrewerytour.com.

KENTUCKY WOOL FESTIVAL

Drive through winding country roads before landing at the Kentucky Wool Fest; be greeted by the wafting scent of fried food, twangy banjos, a petting zoo and vendor booths with handcrafted items — everything from threads to keep you warm to goat-milk soap and lots and lots of wool. Watch sheep herding and sheep shearing demos as well as artisans turn wool into yarn and fiber works. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 6. $5. 48 Concord Caddo Road, Falmouth, kywoolfest.org.

GREAT OUTDOOR WEEKEND

Feel that brisk breeze with Green Umbrella’s annual outdoor events sampler. Great Outdoor Weekend presents opportunities for children and adults to try different outdoor recreation and nature awareness programs available in Greater Cincinnati. Each fall there are more than 100 events available. Sept. 28-29. Free. Various locations. greenumbrella.org/gow.

DONAUSCHWABEN OKTOBERFEST

The 27th-annual Donauschwaben Oktoberfest features more than 25 beers on tap, homemade food, live German-style entertainment, a car show and more. Oct. 4-6. $3 adults; free for children 12 and younger. Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain, cincydonau.com.

OKTOBERFEST ZINZINNATI

Cincinnati is a city steeped in German heritage; celebrate that with North America’s largest Oktoberfest, second only to the OG in Munich. Feast on sauerkraut balls, goetta, cream puffs, bratwurst, pretzels, limburger cheese, etc. There will also be bratwursteating contests, the “World’s Largest Chicken Dance,” German music and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 22. Free admission. Second and Third streets between Walnut and Elm streets, Downtown, oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.

HAUNTED BREWERY TOUR

Take this haunted tour along the Cincinnati Brewing Heritage Trail and stop at the Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom to solve a creepy puzzle. In this interactive mystery, you’ll hear five haunted tales and use clues to figure out which story isn’t based on history. The production is a collaboration between S E P T. 11 -1 7, 2 0 19

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CINCINNATI PIZZA WEEK

AC2 LIVE

Emmy Award-winning host Andy Cohen and award-winning anchor and correspondent Anderson Cooper will host an “intimate evening” interviewing each other and accepting questions from fans. 8 p.m. Oct. 4. $60-$100. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org.

Grab your official Cincinnati Pizza Week passport and embark to area pizza joints during this CityBeat event that brings $8 pies to pizza lovers. Go online for updates and participating eateries. Nov. 4-10. $8 pizzas. Various locations. More info cincinnatipizzaweek.com.

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ART ON VINE

Tricks and treats aren’t just for humans — zoo residents get in on the fun with special pumpkin enrichment activities every weekend in October. Kids can trick-or-treat at stations scattered throughout the grounds, catch a show from Phil Dalton’s Theater of Illusion and even hop on the Hogwarts Express. Costumes are encouraged, as is bringing along your own treat bag to help the zoo go green. Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 5-27. Free with zoo admission: $15 adults; $9 kids. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, cincinnatizoo.org.

CLIFTONFEST

This annual arts fest takes over Ludlow Avenue for a weekend of art, music and shopping. Enjoy the spirit of the neighborhood with live art drawings on the sidewalk, performances from local bands on two different stages and artisan shopping. Register your four-legged friends for the pet parade (costumes encouraged). 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 5. Free admission. Ludlow Avenue, Clifton, cliftonfest.com.

Grab snacks from local food trucks as you browse wares from more than 60 vendors — you’ll find everything from artworks and crafting materials to home goods and jewelry. October’s event is the final outdoor installment of the season; afterward, Art on Vine heads back indoors at Rhinegeist. Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, artonvinecincy.com.

YOUNG’S DAIRY FALL FARM PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Slip on your fave sweater and take a road trip to Yellow Springs, Ohio for all things pumpkin at Young’s Jersey Dairy farm’s 43rd-annual Fall Farm Pumpkin Festival. Bowl with ’em, paint ’em, eat ’em donut-style (and cinnamon-encrusted), take a tour of the town’s cheese-making facility and learn how to milk a cow. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6. 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, youngsdairy.com.

BLINK

The BLINK 2019 art and light festival will span 30 blocks and cross the Ohio River with large-scale projection mapping, murals, interactive light sculptures, live entertainment and more. This is Cincinnati’s second time putting on BLINK, and after a substantially successful inaugural event in 2017, they are expanding their perimeter from Findlay Market to Covington — making illuminating the Roebling an important focal point of the festival. In addition to parades, food and fun, there will also be live musicals performances, including one from AltPop act Grouplove. Oct. 10-13. Free. Over-the-Rhine’s Findlay Market to Covington, blinkcincinnati.com.

HERE COME THE MUMMIES

This eight-piece Funk band of bandaged, ancient mummies heads to Bogart’s. 7 p.m. Oct. 12. $25. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, bogarts.com.

OHIO SAUERKRAUT FESTIVAL

Since 1970, this festival has offered sauerkraut in and on everything from fudge to pizza. It also includes a ton of arts and crafts vendors — more than 460 from over 25 states. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 12; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13. Free admission. 10 N. Main Street, Waynesville, sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com.

CINCINNATI COFFEE FESTIVAL

This caffeine-filled festival kicks off the weekend with a trade day on Oct. 11 for those interested in the coffee business. The rest of the weekend is open to the public and fellow coffeelovers. Featuring local and regional roasters, bakers and latte art competitions. 10 a.m. Oct. 12; 11 a.m. Oct. 13. $12-$15; $20-$25 VIP. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, cincinnaticoffeefestival.com.

SECOND SUNDAY ON MAIN

Check out what’s poppin’ in OTR at this eclectic monthly street festival. Over 40 shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and other vendors will be open, with a bonus biergarten lounge, food trucks and other themed fun. 6-11 p.m. Oct. 13. Free. Main Street between 12th and Liberty streets, Over-the-Rhine, secondsundayonmain.org.

HOCUS POCUS HALLOWEEN

Ever since Hocus Pocus hit theaters in 1993, we’ve all been yearning for a sequel to this Halloween cult classic. In the meantime, we’ll have to celebrate the original. Commiserate with other diehards at Hocus Pocus Halloween, a festival in downtown Middletown, Ohio. On Oct. 13, come out with the kiddos in tow for trunk-or-treat, arts and crafts vendors, live music, spooky “sorg” tours and, most importantly, a film screening of Hocus Pocus at dusk. Oct. 26 is for the grown-ups, with a 21+ Halloween dance, tarot card readings, spooky drinks and snacks, live music, a costume contest and more. 1 p.m.-dusk Oct. 13; 8 p.m.- midnight Oct. 26. Windamere Event Center, 2 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio, downtownmiddletown.org.

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ZOMBIE BALL: DANCE OF THE UNDEAD

Don your best zombie, vampire or otherwise-undead getup for this annual event. Imbibe beer and wine — including spooky cocktails — and fill up on a horror-themed buffet before embarking on a haunted hayride or heading inside a zombie photo booth. For a few extra bucks, get the VIP treatment: You’ll arrive at the party in an actual hearse and strut down a blood-red carpet. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 19. $30 individual; $50 couple; packages available. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, pyramidhill.org.

THE CITY FLEA

It’s flea time again. The City Flea takes over Washington Park with tons of tented vendor booths featuring everything from jewelry, artisan eats and dog treats to vintage finds, plant friends and ceramics. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19. Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, thecityflea.com.

WEEKEND OF FIRE

Calling all spice lovers: Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire presents all things hot, including, salsas, dry rubs, hot sauces and bloody marys. Bring pals who can take the heat and peruse over 50 vendors. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 5; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6. $10 adults; $2 kids. Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, junglejims.com.

AUTUMN COLOR WALKING TOUR

Take in the colors of changing fall foliage on this walking tour through Spring Grove. The cemetery and arboretum’s horticulture staff will highlight the best views. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 20. Registration opens on Sept. 21. Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village, springgrove.org.

FALL FOOD FEST AT FINDLAY

Celebrate autumn harvest’s bounty with Findlay Market vendors. There will be pumpkin painting, live music, craft cocktails, a “spooky scavenger hunt” and seasonal beers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20. Free admission. Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-theRhine, findlaymarket.org.

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

Best-selling author and “master of satire” David Sedaris tells new stories, hosts an audience Q&A and signs some books. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21. $50-$60. Procter & Gamble Hall at the Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org.

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features “powerful talent and mystical acts,” with a dark cirque theme. Find tarot card readers, vendors and thrilling aerial entertainment. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 25. $20; $75 VIP. Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-theRhine, facebook.com/ passionproductionscincy.

OFFICIAL HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL

Get extra spooky this season. Put on your coolest, cutest, scariest or sexiest costume and hop from bar to bar in Over-the-Rhine and The Banks. Attendees will get some treats to take home and discounts on drink and food specials. Do the “Monster Mash” all night long. 2-10 p.m. Oct. 26. $20-$30. Check-in TBA. facebook.com/ barcrawllive.

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The weekend will include writer workshops, author signings and plenty of readings. This year features illustrator Zachariah OHora and author Laini Taylor. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26. Free. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, booksbythebanks.org.

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The Gorman Heritage Sunflower Festival oozes cuteness. Take a stroll through towering golden sunflowers — and snip a bundle to take home. The fest also includes hayrides, vendors, a sunflower field maze, food trucks, pumpkin picking and a MadTree beer garden. Sunflowers are $1 per stem or $10 per dozen. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6. $8 adults; $5 kids 3-17/ seniors; free kids under 3. Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Evendale, gormanfarm.org.

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Ring in Halloween with this pop-up drag brunch at Metropole, complete with glitter, fangs and heels galore. Sip specialty themed cocktails and dig into a family-style brunch prepared by chef David Kelsey. Costumes are encouraged — “You better werk, witch.” 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27. $35. Metropole, 609 Walnut St., Downtown, metropoleonwalnut.com.

The 12th-annual Wine Festival features wine from all over the world — more than 400 wines from more than 90 wineries — with bite-sized delicacies, charcuterie and other hors d’oeuvres. Sip and savor. 7-10 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9. $60 grand tasting; $155 connoisseur; $25 non-drinker; $75 connoisseur non-drinker. Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, junglejims.com.

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Northside Record Fair sets up shop at Northside’s North Church displaying thousands of records of every genre. The event features merchandise from the likes of Shake It Records and Black Plastic Records, and you can also submit your personal collection and peddle your wares among the other vendors. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2. $5; $10 early bird entry. North Church, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside, northsiderecordfair.com.

Head to Rhinegeist to sample the extraordinary, generally unobtainable and the unexpected. Breweries from across the country will be descending on Cincy with their rarest brews for this craft beer celebration. Because this event is so popular, there are now two sessions. Session 1: 1-5 p.m.; Session 2: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 2. Ticket Prices TBA. Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, rhinegeist.com.

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ART: Leaves of Plates is a deep dive into the historical natural texts at the Lloyd Library and Museum. See review on page 29. ONSTAGE: Fun Home gets its heartbreaking local premiere at Ensemble Theatre. See review on page 30.

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“New Romantic” sound, a swishy, swaggering brand of New Wave. The band would release just one more album — 1981’s Prince Charming (featuring the hit “Stand and Deliver”) — but remain one of the most memorable artists from the early U.K. Post Punk scene. Friend or Foe came out following the breakup of the Ants and featured the singles “Goody Two Shoes,” “Friend or Foe” and “Desperate But Not Serious.” It was Ant’s most successful solo album. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. $29.50-$55.50. Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown, tafttheatre.org. — MIKE BREEN

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See review on page 31. DANCE: Kaplan New Works Series The Cincinnati Ballet presents six world premiere works — three choreographed by company dancers and three from favorite female choreographers (Heather Britt, Andrea Schermoly and Sarah Van Patten) — in this innovative annual performance series. The pieces in the 14th Kaplan New Works Series are physical, imaginative, sometimes spiritual and touch on themes ranging from the passing of time and the act of grieving from “the other side of the death marker” to the human cycle of addiction, all interpreted through movement. Through Sept. 22. $29-$74. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cballet.org. — MAIJA ZUMMO

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MUSIC: Bad Suns bring Post Punk to the 20th Century Theater. See Sound Advice on page 42. MUSIC: Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach plays all of Skid Row at the Blue Note. See

Sound Advice on page 42. CLASSICAL: Renée Elise Goldsberry with the Cincinnati Pops Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry — perhaps best known as Angelica Schuyler, who she portrayed in the smash-hit Hamilton — will lend her voice to Pop, Soul and Broadway favorites, joined by the Cincinnati Pops. With John Morris Russell as conductor, this marks Goldsberry’s first performance in the Queen City. “I call it a celebration of love. I put together a lot of songs people know and love: Pop songs, spiritual songs, Jazz songs,” Goldsberry says. She adds that the second half of the show features songs she’s known for from Broadway. Aside from her role as Angelica, her credits include Nettie Harris in The Color Purple, Mimi Márquez in Rent and Nala in The Lion King. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $25. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Overthe-Rhine, cincinnatisymphony.org. — MACKENZIE MANLEY CONTINUES ON PAGE 26

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MUSIC: Snarky Puppy Progressive Jazz ensemble Snarky Puppy has built up a fervent fan base and a stack of glowing reviews thanks to its imaginative combination of Jazz, Rock, Funk, R&B and Pop. The legit “big band” (the group contains well over a dozen players, including a horn and string section) was formed by multi-instrumentalist Michael League in Texas in 2004 when he was a freshman at the University of North

Texas. In 2014, Snarky Puppy won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance for its collaboration with singer Lalah Hathaway on the track “Something.” Since then, besides topping the readers’ polls of Jazztimes and DownBeat year after year, the collective won two more Grammys, both for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album (for Sylva, released on venerable Jazz label Impulse! in 2015, and Culcha Vulcha, which was distributed by the massive major label Universal — in conjunction with League’s own longtime imprint, GroundUP — in 2016). New album Immigrance finds Snarky Puppy’s hot streak continuing, with strong debuts on multiple charts and positive reviews from Rolling Stone and several other major outlets. 8 p.m. Wednesday. $40; $45 day of show. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington, madisontheater.com. — MIKE BREEN

MUSIC: Morrissey Morrissey has long been one of the more polarizing figures in music. Beginning with his work with the influential British band The Smiths in the early ’80s, some music fans were put off by his mopey lyrics and swooning vocal moan, while many others, of course,

MUSIC: Adam Ant Alternative music legend Adam Ant is performing his 1982 debut solo album Friend or Foe in full for the first time on his current tour. Ant rose to fame with his iconic eponymousish band Adam and the Ants, which formed during Punk’s formative years in the U.K. Ant was burned by Punk impresario Malcolm McLaren, who swiped the entire original Ants lineup to create Bow Wow Wow, but the singer bounced back with a renewed fervor, releasing his influential sophomore album, 1980’s Kings of the Wild Frontier, which introduced the band to the masses as leaders of the

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MUSIC: Shonen Knife Japanese Punk Pop legends Shonen Knife began pumping out their gleeful brand of hyper-melodic/hyper-energetic Pop Rock in 1981. Influenced by the same artists as their American Punk Pop peers (The Ramones, Beach Boys, etc.), the group was one of the first Indie/Alternative Rock bands to break big outside of Japan. And Shonen Knife has maintained a loyal cult following in the years since, earning numerous TV, film and commercial song placements along the way to help pay the bills. Shonen Knife currently features founders (and sisters) Naoko Yamano (vocals/ guitar) and Atsuko Yamano (bass/vocals), plus drummer Risa Kawano. Shonen Knife recently released its 19th album, Sweet Candy Power, on Buffalo, New York’s Good Charamel Records. 8 p.m. Wednesday. $17; $19 day of show. Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport, southgatehouse. com. — MIKE BREEN

were completely (sometimes obsessively) enamored with him. When the singer split off for a solo career in the late ’80s, he developed one of the most cultishly loyal fanbases in all of music, while also raising the ire of others for everything from his militant animal rights stance to his frequent concert cancelations. In the past couple of years, Morrissey has gained even more haters with his vocal support of conservative U.K. politicians, whom some accuse of being, at best, anti-immigrant and, at worst, racist. But Moz’s extensive body of work hasn’t somehow retroactively lost its importance to music and he certainly still has the respect of many of his peers and scores of younger artists. In May, Morrissey released his 12th solo studio album, the covers collection California Son, which features the singer’s takes on songs by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and others with guests including Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste and Ariel Engle of Broken Social Scene. Performing in Kettering near Dayton this week with Interpol, Morrissey’s last show in Southwestern Ohio was in 2015, when he played Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. $69-$119. Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, fraze. com. — MIKE BREEN

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EVENT: Cocktails & Couture at the Cincinnati Art Museum Shop and sip as you step back in time at the Cincinnati Art Museum during Cocktails & Couture, a pop-up that examines history through vintage fashion vignettes and cocktail tastings concocted by Molly Wellmann. Local boutiques will have items for sale and there will be a high-end vintage fashion show as you take a final look at the Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style exhibit, which closes

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EVENT: Torn Light Parking Lot Sale Ludlow Avenue is about to have a party in the parking lot when Torn Light Records hosts its first parking lot sale. Partiers can thumb through thousands of LP and 45 records while a live DJ provides the soundtrack. There will be coffee poured from Deeper Roots, beer from 3 Points Urban Brewery and a raffle of giveaways provided by U-Turn Audio and the Esquire Theatre. Torn Light Records made its name for its huge selection of noise, Punk, Jazz, underground exploitation films and a curated selection of 20th century sci-fi and fantasy paperbacks. Six vendors will share their collections with interested buyers. Soul, Funk, Pop, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic and Classical fans should stop by to dig through the crates, there’s sure to be a substantial amount of rare and collectible treasures in the parking lot. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Free. Torn Light Records, 356 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, tornlightrecords.com. — SEAN M. PETERS

Sept. 15. Kimono highlights the effect the traditional Japanese garment has had on fashion and culture, highlighting textiles, prints and paintings from the 1870s to contemporary fashion. The exhibit includes classic Japanese kimonos juxtaposed with modern takes by Asian, European and American designers including Coco Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Rei Kawakubo, Junya Watanabe, Yohji Yamamoto, Tom Ford, Iris van Herpen and more. 6-9 p.m. Friday. $15 (includes swag bag, two cocktail tickets and light bites); $30 VIP (includes fashion show seat); $37 front row VIP. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams, cincinnatiartmuseum.org. — MAIJA ZUMMO FILM: Field of Dreams at Great American Ball Park If you screen it, they will come. Great American Ball Park is hosting a movie night featuring Field of Dreams, the 1989 Oscar-nominated sports fantasy starring Kevin Costner as an Iowa corn farmer who has myriad aural and visual hallucinations about ripping out a portion of his field to build a baseball diamond. Costner is visited by a series of ghosts, including the banned 1919 White Sox players (aka those who intentionally lost the World Series in a game against the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money),

a dead doctor and his deceased dad to manifest some kind of allegory for personal redemption. 7:1510 p.m. Friday. Free. Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown, mlb.com. — MAIJA ZUMMO

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MUSIC: The Raconteurs play the Taft Theatre. Visit citybeat.com to read an interview with the band from last week’s cover story. EVENT: West Side Brewing Oktoberfest West Side Brewing is turning its Oktoberfest into a fiveday party. The brewery kicks things off on Saturday with a stein-holding contest and a performance from the Zinzinnati Bierband, and will have various German-inspired food, special beer releases, events and entertainment through next week. The party ends Thursday with a show from Bidinger Musikanten, a 16-piece band from Germany. Through Sept. 19. Free. West Side Brewing, 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood, facebook. com/westsidebrewing. — GARIN PIRNIA ART: Camp Washington Second Saturday Art Walk Head to Camp Washington to take a little walking tour of the neighborhood’s vibrant up-and-coming arts and culture scene. During this month’s art walk, you’ll have a chance to check out the CampSITE Sculpture Park for vendors, music and food; open hours at the FRINGE bookstand; the Ballard Borich opening at Gallery Askew; a wine tasting at P H O T O : H O L D E N M AT H I S

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Mom ’n ’em; later hours at Sunny Blu Coffee; a Home Makers double exhibition opening at Wave Pool gallery; and the Sagar Galolia opening at The Welcome Project. Earlier in the day, the American Sign Museum (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Swing House (noon-4 p.m.) are open. 5-10 p.m. Saturday. Free. facebook.com/ madeincampwashington. — MAIJA ZUMMO

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EVENT: Burlington Antique Show More than 200 dealers converge the third Sunday of the month (through October) to exhibit and sell their authentic wares — Midcentury Modern, Art Deco, pre-war, Industrial and more. It’s generally pretty crowded, so if you’re a real hunter, aim for early-bird admission ($6; 6-8 a.m.) 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $4. Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington, burlingtonantiqueshow.com. — MAIJA ZUMMO

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monthly pop-up with the goal of connecting immigrants and refugees to each other and their U.S.-born neighbors. Monday, all are invited to a special farm-totable dinner that will feature the cooking of immigrant chefs. The dinner coincides with Welcoming Week, which includes thousands of events held across the country to unite immigrants and non-immigrants in the same communities. Cincinnati’s Table is an effort of The Welcome Project, a social enterprise started in 2017 by Wave Pool and Heartfelt Tidbits, an immigrant/refugee resource. 5-8 p.m. Monday. Free. Cincinnati State, 3520 Central Parkway, Clifton, facebook.com/wavepoolgallery. — MORGAN ZUMBIEL

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at Bunbury at the last minute but promised they’d be back to headline in 2019. However, blink blanked on this year’s fest as well. But disappointed local fans got some good news when it was announced that blink’s tour with Hip Hop star Lil Wayne was coming to Riverbend. Lil Wayne has worked with blink-182 drummer Travis Barker in the past, so the seemingly odd pairing is not completely out of nowhere. Still, the tour has had some bumps. It was supposed to kick off in late June at Columbus’ Nationwide Arena, but that show was postponed. Despite reports that audiences have been mostly blink lovers — Wayne apparently didn’t enjoy that early on, even once seeming to suggest that he was pulling off the tour — recent reviews from the road make it sound as if things have been smoothed out and both co-headliners are performing solid sets. Wayne (performing with a full backing band) even comes out at the end of the show for a “mash-up”-style version of “What’s My Age Again?” 7 p.m. Monday. $37.50-$138.50. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend. org. — MIKE BREEN

EVENT: Dog Swim Pawty at Ziegler Pool Ziegler Pool is getting ready to close for the season, which means things are going to the dogs. Ziegler is hosting a Dog Swim Pawty for friendly, licensed and vaccinated canines. Pups are invited to cool off in the pool, make new friends and hang out with their human companions. Each dog ticket includes admission for one person. Full rules and regulations are online. 5-5:45 p.m. or 6-6:45 p.m. Sunday. $15 online; $20 at the gate; $5 additional humans. Ziegler Pool, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/zieglerpark. — MAIJA ZUMMO

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ARTS & CULTURE Unearthing History at the Lloyd Library Leaves of Plates is a culmination of local artist collective Future Retrieval’s months of research into the Lloyd’s vast collection BY M O R G A N Z U M B I EL

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combing through and digitizing what they estimate to be at least 100 books, gravitating toward those where the artists had taken creative liberties. They were initially trusted with just a few rare books at a time but soon had cartfuls of books all at once — including Florae Austriacae, a copy of which sold at auction for over $58,000 in 2014. Being trusted with the care of these books “felt like a really earned thing,” says Parker. “All stuff is precious and important, but it never felt like anything was off limits or untouchable or unusable.” They also uncovered evidence of the human lives the books had touched before they ever found their way to the stacks at the Lloyd — the aforementioned 1624 German book had drawings and notes inscribed in the back pages, while others hid fern fronds pressed between their pages and even a London train ticket from the 1850s. “It feels special. Like a discovery,” Parker says. “Each book we would pull, we would feel like, ‘Do people know this is here?’ We kept going deeper and deeper down this rabbit hole, finding some of the most gorgeous plant and botanical images we’ve ever seen. We found some things that I don’t think (the Lloyd) knew that they had.” Leaves of Plates runs through Nov. 22 at the Lloyd Library and Museum. More info: lloydlibrary.org.

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intricately detailed paper-cut works that imitate the gorgeous illustrations that once appeared in so many scientific texts. One shows a cluster of white, blue and orange-capped mushrooms sitting atop a log, while in another a singular, bright red poppy stands tall. A few, like a tangled tribe of other-worldly looking seaweed varieties, are replicas of works by the famed English botanical illustrator Elizabeth Twining. Surrounded by an array of aluminum silhouettes of flowers and the like, Davis and Parker have created an assortment of floral-patterned apothecary jars — a nod to those once used by John Uri, Nelson Ashley and Curtis Gates Lloyd at the Lloyd Brothers Pharmacists beginning in 1885 (the three brothers founded the Lloyd Library and Museum). In addition to being avid collectors, the brothers also practiced eclectic medicine, which was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and favored the use of botanical remedies. Rookwood Pottery-esque with velvety matte glazes, Davis and Parker created upward of 30 drawings that were transferred onto the pots via a silk screen underglaze overlaid on the raw clay “like a temporary tattoo,” says Parker. The jars are displayed in Curtis Gates Lloyd’s original pre-Civil War library cabinet. As it turns out, bringing the past to life is no small effort. Davis and Parker spent the first two months of their residency

appeared on their student loan forms. “The way we work is that we kind of dig up old stuff and refresh it,” Davis says. “We were being very sarcastic and thought it was funny, and on the other hand it was actually very descriptive of our process.” At first, Davis and Parker thought they might make a handful of ceramic pots for display at the library. Instead, they’ve managed to transform an entire room into a botanical wonderland. Larger-than-lifesized cardboard cutouts of mushrooms, foliage, dandelions and flowers of all kinds appear like giant versions of pop-up storybooks. In the center of the room, the pair has constructed a pseudo-scientific lab arranged from would-be alchemic devices. Ceramic stoves, Bunsen burners, beakers and bottles emulate the images Davis and Parker discovered in many of the Lloyd’s books, like an edition that chronicled Napoleon’s survey of Egypt in 1798 produced for the French government. They also drew inspiration from a German manual on alchemy and philosophy from 1624 with incredible imagery depicting themes of duality: night and day, male and female, fire and water. “If you’re looking in these very, very old books about early chemistry and medicine and science…they were looking for transmutation and the elixir of life,” Davis says. “There’s all these dueling, mirroring things. We’ve been responding to that as us.” The walls are lined with several

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tanding over a massive volume of Florae Austriacae — a 1770s illustrated guide to Austrian flowers by Dutch scientist Nikolas Joseph Jacquin, currently housed at downtown’s Lloyd Library and Museum — Guy Michael Davis reviews the difference between leaves and plates. A “leaf,” he clarifies, is an entire sheet of paper, front and back. A “plate” is the term for a single illustration on a page (one side of a leaf). It’s simple library terminology necessary to classify the thousands of rare, sometimes centuries-old books on science, herbal medicine, botany and alchemy at the Lloyd. He and Katie Parker — the husband and wife duo behind local studio Future Retrieval and the Lloyd’s first-ever artists in residence — often encountered the term “leaves of plates” as they dug through the library’s vast collection. Now, their months of research and studio time have culminated in a mixedmedia exhibition — Leaves of Plates — inspired by the botanical illustrations found throughout the Lloyd’s volumes. With an expertise in ceramics, Parker and Davis have gained recognition locally and beyond for their work centered around floral motifs and natural history, completing residencies at the Taft Museum of Art, through the Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship (Davis at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. and Parker at Cooper Hewitt in New York City) and the Iaspis, an international studio program in Stockholm, Sweden. Locally, their permanent installations can be seen at The Carnegie in Covington and Branch in East Walnut Hills. They officially adopted the Future Retrieval moniker in 2008 after moving to Cincinnati to teach at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, naming themselves after a confusing legal term that

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Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County has already successfully solidified itself into the theatrical canon as a modern classic, acting as a poignant window into the violence — both physical and emotional — that family members can commit against one another. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s nearly three-and-a-halfhour production of Letts’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play bares it all. August: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s cast of August: Osage County Osage County follows the PHOTO: MIKKI SCHAFFNER PHOTOGRAPHY tenuous reunion of the Weston family as they rally with venomous contempt. around matriarch Violet in the wake of Meanwhile, Corinne Mohlenhoff Philtheir father Beverly’s disappearance. lips brings a firm determination for sanity Both Violet and her husband struggle to Violet’s filial counterpart, Barbara, who with unaddressed substance abuse shares her mother’s genetic predisposition problems: Violet with prescription pills for dry wit and a dark outlook on life. As and Beverly with alcohol. In an attempt the play progresses, we begin to see the to get away from it all, Beverly has been erratic cracks in her steadiness. known to skip town on occasion. But, in Kelly Mengelkoch and Maggie Lou this instance, something feels differRader round out the Weston women with ent. What is usually a two-to-three day crushed timidity and vibrant optimism, getaway has prolonged into five, and in respectively. Truly, August: Osage County his absence he has left newly hired home is a production in which every actor is due assistant, Johnna, to see that the house their own section, if space were not an runs smoothly. issue. And so the estranged Weston sisters Another unique aspect to the production — Barbara, Ivy and Karen — return to is its approach to the sense of time. The their childhood home, along with their family dryly remarks that the household respective families, to support their does not strictly adhere to the constraints distraught and unstable mother as they of day vs. night — as Violet has inexplicably await news of Beverly’s whereabouts. duct-taped the curtains shut, the only indiBut the Weston family is light on cation of time comes from lighting cues. support and heavy on disdain. Disdain for Scenic designer Shannon Moore and their father’s abandonment. Disdain for lighting designer Justen N. Locke use this their mother’s addictions and her erratic quirk to their artistic advantage. Lighting behavior. And disdain for each other — cues fade seamlessly from one part of the both for their successes and their failures. set to another, effortlessly shifting the In short, the Westons are a family. audience’s focus at the proper times. Though they wade through a lifetime of The use of a beautiful cyclorama is resentment, they’re still present to lend a another unique way Locke uses lighting to hand or bat away the haze of umbrage that indicate time of day. A beautiful watercolor fogs their interactions to reminisce fondly palette made solely from light projects or crack dark jokes. onto the backdrop of the set, shifting from This ensemble show, directed by dawn to dusk as the days drone on. producing artistic director Brian Isaac In his curtain speech, Phillips said that Phillips, never drags and certainly never August: Osage County is a show that people falls prey to the propensity the subject should see. And it’s true. matter has for pure despair. Instead, each Though the play is certainly a cast member shines in their own neurotic, devastating marathon of both familial and damaged way. Perhaps most impressive personal tragedy, there is a brutal and raw of all, each actor expertly maneuvers the honesty to this modern portrayal of family tense atmosphere like a perfect game of life. It’s complex, emotional, painful and chess. While some characters shift to the certainly never cut and dry. Though heavy foreground for their moments, others on the darker aspects of life, it is incredibly maintain the necessary background moving in a way most plays or movies don’t energy to keep the production moving. spend the time or effort to achieve. Leslie Brott plays the quick-witted and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s mean-spirited Violet with the fluid energy August: Osage County runs through Sept. of a snake — content to slither around the 28. More info/tickets: cincyshakes.com. house in a drug-fueled haze, but sharp enough to strike at her family members

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Pique’s ‘Clubhouse’ Revisits Childhood BY B R O DY K EN N Y

There are many fits of laughter when from the ceiling around the bed and act speaking with the founders of Pique, an as a replica of “bed sheet spaces” made by experimental art gallery in Covington, but children. the most rapturous — and most telling — “When I think about clubhouses, it’s sort happens when they refer to a CityBeat artiof like a space you’re creating that’s safe cle published about their space in 2016, and it’s for everybody,” Whittle says. taped to the side of their fridge. Maghathe’s clubhouse — made with Founder Lindsey Whittle, her multitheir partner, Griffin Ritze — takes inspiracolored hair adorned in a headpiece made tion from their Palestinian heritage; viewof lens-less eyeglasses, reads the article’s ers are presented with a clear acrylic box concluding lines: “Pique seems poised to that contains dirt and stones. With those make even a short-term difference in the materials, they’re asked to rebuild somelocal arts scene. Experiments can fail, of thing that’s “basically unrebuildable.” course. But that’s also how you learn.” “Ours is probably the farthest apart from She and cofounder Annie Brown seem positively tickled by how their experiment has panned out. On Sept. 5, Pique not only celebrated its fourth birthday (complete with cake and pizza rolls), but also marked the culmination of an ongoing event known as The Clubhouse. If you didn’t make it to the event, the clubhouses will remain on view for a few weeks. For this show, Whittle, Brown, Whittle’s husband Clint Basinger (who, durClint Basinger as Future-Clint in his clubhouse ing our interview, was referred to as “FuturePHOTO: MACKENZIE MANLEY Clint”), artist Noel Maghathe and an assortment of other local artists made clubhouses. Most what a traditional clubhouse would look of the works were constructed inside the like,” Maghathe says. gallery over several weeks, allowing visiThat’s fitting, as Pique isn’t interested tors to witness the progress. in adhering to concepts like “tradition” or The whimsical connotations of clubeven “genre.” houses are heavily noted, with many Whittle makes a point of her and Brown hearkening back to their childhood for being “anti-curators” — not giving any inspiration. However, speaking with the stipulations to the artists for how exactly artists about the concepts explored in their they should express themselves. respective spaces reveals a depth that adds “We curate in the sense that we pick further pathos to their work. the people we think will do something Basinger, whose clubhouse is part of interesting,” Whittle says, “but we really Pique’s “middle gallery,” had the initial let them explore the ideas they need to idea for the showcase. Decorated with explore in this space.” sheets featuring pop culture icons like the There are some arguably “less tradiJustice League and The Simpsons, a video tional” traditions that Pique keeps up. One of Basinger recounting childhood stories is marathon shows. This past April, Pique as Future-Clint is also included. hosted “Perform-a-thon,” a 24-hour expe“I just think my childhood is a huge part rience with 35 artists, as part of the Conof who I am and it’s been interesting to temporary Arts Center’s performing arts see these artists delving back into their festival This Time Tomorrow. The gallery childhood and sort of re-examining where has plans to repeat the event next spring. they came from and who they are, and who Although Pique might not have the they’re becoming from that,” Basinger says. biggest team in terms of quantity, Whittle Though Brown didn’t have a childhood finds that there is strength in numbers clubhouse, she did spend much of her when it comes to quality. childhood outdoors. She says the intention ”If you have a small amount of people, with her clubhouse, which she worked on but they’re amazing people, you can do a off-site, is to make the audience feel as if lot,” Whittle says. they are outside. The Clubhouse is currently on display at Whittle’s clubhouse is in the bedroom Pique (210 W. Pike St., Covington). More area, where Pique typically hosts Airbnb info: facebook.com/piquesocialmedia. guests. Abstract shapes are suspended

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If you haven’t committed to watching walks all over her meek yet smarmy Succession (9 p.m. Sundays, HBO) — the husband Tom (Matthew Macfadyen), while buzzworthy prestige series in its second giving him just enough power to make him season — perhaps you are turned off feel important. by the idea of watching a power-hungry, Youngest is Roman (Kieran Culkin), who over-privileged family bicker over control would normally be categorized as a ne’erof their all-reaching global empire. do-well playboy if he wasn’t such a sexual Understandable. Most of us are trying enigma. A cheeky fuckwit, his character to avoid those types of stories in the might rub some the wrong way, but I think news every day, and savvy audiences are he’s great comic relief, and critics agree increasingly calling for stories either far — Culkin’s the one Succession actor to be removed from this realm (like Game of nominated for an Emmy at this month’s Thrones or Stranger Things) or very in touch awards show. (The series is also nominated with gritty, personal human emotion (like as an outstanding drama, for writing and Euphoria or Fleabag). directing, plus casting and its original title Succession is often angled as an upper-crust drama, but in fact, coming from the likes of Will Ferrell and Adam McKay (among other producers), it succeeds as a dark comedy, a satire full of despicable characters that are inexplicably delightful to watch. And that’s thanks in part to a heavy-hitting ensemble cast that makes up the dysfunctional Roy family. Logan Roy (Brian Cox) is the patriarch and founder of media and entertainment Matthew Macfadyen (left) as Tom and Nicholas Braun as Greg. conglomerate Waystar Royco. He’s played a game PHOTO: GRAEME HUNTER /HBO of “Will he or won’t he retire?,” while the truth is, no matter his age or health, he’s probably theme music — more on that later.) not handing over the keys anytime soon. And then there’s Greg (Nicholas Braun), Logan pits his children and lackeys alike Logan’s grandnephew who is completely against one another, only to change the foreign to the wealth and politics of terms of the fight, keeping himself clean the family. Essentially, Greg is us. After while the rest of the bunch wrestles in the getting fired from one of the company’s mud. amusement parks, he journeys to New York Logan’s oldest son from his first to meet his wealthy relatives for the first marriage, Connor (Alan Ruck), mostly time, in hopes of a new job. And boy, does stayed out of the fray last season, living out he land one. Under Tom’s wing (and what an idyllic life on his New Mexico Ranch. a fantastic duo they make), Greg becomes But now, unqualified and technically more and more ingrained in the company unemployed, Connor announces his bid and all that it entails, for better and worse. for president — not of the company, but of And while Greg may seem like a bumbling the United States — with the promise to fool, he just might stumble into success. Or eliminate taxes, daring the government to bring the entire family down. Or both! sue him for not paying his. From the first notes of the intoxicating Kendall (Jeremy Strong) is Logan’s theme song (a total earworm that’s oldest son from his second marriage. A recently gotten the meme treatment), recovering addict who feels the most Succession is a safari ride through the entitled to run Waystar, he got into some lifestyles of the rich and infamous — you major trouble last season. But one dead want to look but not touch. The subject cater waiter is nothing daddy can’t clean matter is the stuff of dramas — mergers, up — as long as you do everything he says. backstabbing, corporate corruption — Now, Kendall’s in a bad way, a puppet for but it’s treated with a comedic approach, his father, devoid of real connections or whether it be from the razor-sharp writing, control. fantastic actor delivery or the almost With a background in politics, Siobhan documentary-style cinematography with “Shiv” (Sarah Snook) is easily the smartest well-played quick zooms à la The Office. and most capable Roy, but don’t let that Jim Halpert could never. trick you into thinking she’s not coldContact Jac Kern: @jackern blooded like the rest of her family. She

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Magnificent Mediterranean in Mason Phoenician Taverna serves excellent Lebanese cuisine in an unassuming suburban strip mall BY PA M A M I TC H E L L

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potatoes. We didn’t get to try anything from the flatbreads part of Phoenician’s menu, each of which is described as a pie (spinach, cheese, mixed herbs, or lamb and beef). Nor did we sample any of the soup-andsalad offerings, many of which definitely sound interesting. Fattoush — mixed fresh vegetables with toasted pita and dressed with a pomegranate-sumac-garlic sauce — and an eggplant salad called shakshouky would be obvious choices for a return visit. Desserts (all $6) pleased our palates with fresh, clean tastes and subtle flavorings. Ashta — chilled clotted cream topped with not-too-sweet orange blossom syrup and chopped pistachios — and knafe bel jibne were especially lovely. The latter is a warm semolina-crusted tart with sweetened cream cheese; simple and refreshing. We came away feeling a little envious of people who can pop into Phoenician Taverna on a regular basis, including someone I know who says she can walk there. Having easy access to this wonderful cooking definitely makes that commute more enticing. And one more thing: Mr. Matar, would you consider opening a second location in the city?

lemon, garlic, tahini, pomegranate seeds and olive oil — or a less familiar (to us) m’hammara (walnut) dip ($6.75). He didn’t hesitate for one second: walnut dip, he said — a house specialty. And what a good call that was. The dip, more of a spread really, contains ground walnuts, roasted red pepper, onions, spices, pomegranate reduction and plenty of olive oil. Lathered on a handsized hot pita straight from the oven, it was heavenly. What struck me about this first morsel of food I tried at Phoenician and most of everything else we ate was the subtlety of its spicing. You might think you’d be able to identify specific spice flavors, but it was harder than I thought. It was a mélange with allspice and cinnamon and… what else? The combinations were genius, and not once did pepper or chili notes burn my tongue or lips, as happens more often than I like in less skillful cookery. The hot mezza vegetarian list had mouth-watering items such as a cheese pie and a spinach pie (fatayer b’sbanigh in Lebanese), described as homemade dough filled with spinach, pine nuts and sumac onions in lemon and extra virgin olive oil. I thought that sounded irresistible, but my companion really wanted the falafel ($6). From the non-vegetarian mezza, we settled on sujuk ($7), a sausage made with

lamb, beef and garlic and served warm in a rich tomato sauce. They described the sausage as “spicy,” but once again, it wasn’t hot spice but another combo of those fragrant, sweet flavors that wowed me in the walnut spread. With a glass of French rosé wine, this course was ethereal and I would have been happy stopping here — and maybe adding the spinach pie. But we kept going, ordering main dishes and even dessert. The menu lists less than a dozen main dishes, everything from fatteh bel — “a traditional yogurt dish with chicken, lamb or eggplant” served in layers with chickpeas, warm yogurt garlic sauce and sautéed pine nuts — to a simple kebab of meat chunks and vegetables over rice. It was going to be hard to top or even equal those delectable mezzas, I thought, and sure enough, the main course wasn’t quite as brilliant. I blame myself though for deciding to “go light” and dial back the calories after a lot of first-course indulgence. My grilled salmon ($19) with grilled veggies was virtuous but dull by comparison. My companions selected a portion of ouzi ($16), braised chunks of lamb over spiced rice, tastier than my salmon but still not as interesting as the apps. Our third main course, called sharat ghanam ($23), was the best, I thought — slices of grilled lamb loin topped with a fragrant herb sauce and served with tender

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f you live and work in the city, as I do, there aren’t too many reasons to trek out past I-275. And finding something to eat usually isn’t a sufficient enough excuse to make the drive. But when I kept hearing about a restaurant that serves superb, authentic Lebanese food in a strip center in a suburb I consider far from home, I decided it was time to make an exception. Phoenician Taverna in Mason has established a glittering reputation in its half-dozen years of operation, recently turning up on local top 10 lists with downtown and Over-theRhine establishments helmed by famed chefs with names like “Salazar,” “Falk” and “de Cavel.” OK, let’s go. Despite the assistance of a GPS, my urbanite dining companions and I still got lost trying to find Phoenician Taverna’s Mason Montgomery Road address. But we eventually got there just in time for a 7 p.m. reservation. The restaurant sits near one end of a generic row of shops and services. Its tidy dining room consists of tables, booths, a bar where we noticed a couple of solo diners, and an open kitchen. Owner Wassim Matar greeted us at the hostess stand and showed us to a booth near the back. It was a slow Thursday dinner service — Matar said they’d had a super busy lunch and were slammed the previous night, but we happened to hit at a quiet time. My companions and I all love Mediterranean flavors, but we weren’t familiar with the Lebanese names of the menu items and it took a while for us to process the enticing descriptions. We went one menu section at a time, settling on an array of appetizers before tackling our main-course options. Appetizers, or “mezza” on the menu, are listed in three sections: cold mezza vegetarian, hot mezza vegetarian and not vegetarian. We decided to try one from each category. I asked our server whether we should go with their version of baba ghannouge — a smoky eggplant dip with

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Where to Eat Zinzinnati’s Best Wurst BY S E A N M . PE T ER S

Oktoberfest is fast approaching and, for fans of German food and beer, that’s simply wunderbar. Seeing how Cincinnati is historically a hot spot for German immigrants, it’s no surprise our city has plenty to offer when it comes to German cuisine. To get into the spirit of Oktoberfest (and perhaps to build up your tolerance for dunkelweizen and schnitzel), now’s the time to visit some of Cincinnati’s favorite restaurants that serve the best of the wurst. Get your mind and body ready for Oktoberfest with these local restaurants and biergartens

Mecklenburg Gardens This is typically the first local restaurant that comes to mind when Cincinnatians are asked about German food. The bier garden at Mecklenburg’s is canopied by 150-year-old grapevines, under which you can enjoy a huge selection of both German and local beers. Wash down your triple goettawurst and spaetzle with a 1-liter glass boot of doppelbock or hefeweizen. Try the Zinzinnati sausage sampler, which includes slices of bratwurst, mettwurst and goettawurst with sauerkraut, peppers, onions and Düsseldorf mustard. Their sauerkraut balls are some of the most popular snacks at Oktoberfest, as are the reuben egg rolls, das ist sehr gut. Founded in 1865, it was named one of the best biergartens in America by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2017. 302 E. University Ave., Corryville, mecklenburgs.com.

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Located inside the Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom in Over-the-Rhine, the Frankfurtary is conveniently close to a lot of beer. Now, it’s not mandatory to eat sausage with a beer in hand, but it really heightens the experience. Life is short and, as they say in Germany, “Alles hat ein ende, nur die wurst hat zwei” (everything has an end, only the sausage has two). The Frankfurtary serves brats, metts and wursts, including currywurst and some veggie options; overstuffed sandwiches;

giant Bavarian-style pretzels made with brewers’ grain; and sausage boards with mustard, cheese, bread and kraut. Bonus: Moerlein’s seasonal Fifth & Vine Oktoberfest Marzen is back on tap (and in cans). 1621 Moore St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook. com/wienerwurstsmike.

Kreimer’s Bier Haus Overlooking the banks of the Great Miami River in Cleves, the bier haus has a phenomenal kitchen offering up classic German dishes, hand-cut steaks, sandwiches and seafood. The family-owned restaurant has seasonal outdoor seating (we’re in season) and even a “river bar” to keep any outdoor throats from getting too dry. The backyard Bavarian biergarten has three decks, fire pits and a ton of Black Forestinspired wood features, from picnic seating to a whimsical cuckoo-clock-looking German grill house, which serves snacks like sauerkraut balls, pretzel bread, bier cheese and plenty of meaty metts. Try the schwein rib-eye topped with sauerkraut and covered with the “haus-made” schwein sauce, served with a potato pancake. 6052 OH-128, Cleves, bierhauswest.net.

Parlor on Seventh Designed to honor the heritage of Covington as a crossroads in national trade, when commerce and cultures collide, their culinary techniques and ingredients tend to meld together into a tasty hybrid — in this case, of German and Southern United States tabletops. The menu at Parlor has a predominately German presence, with hints of Kentucky fare. Try the smoked turkey reuben made with house-smoked turkey breast, braised sauerkraut, swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on local swirl rye. The brat or hot mett are also a good choice or try two types on the sausage platter. 43 W. Seventh St., Covington, parloronseventh.com.

Hofbräuhaus Newport It’s always Oktoberfest at the Hofbräuhaus and Newport is home to the first authentic

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German Hofbräuhaus in America, modeled after the legendary Munich location. This is where you go to immerse yourself in German vibes, music, food and drink. Nobody bats an eye at lederhosen. Drink plenty of dunkel along with your schnitzel and kasespätzle — sautéed spätzle with Swiss cheese, diced onion, creamy sauce and topped with “frizzled” onions and chives. Like chicken instead? Get the grillhendl, a half chicken roasted “Oktoberfest style” with their housemade cold Bavarian potato salad. 200 E. Third St., Newport, hofbrauhausnewport.com.

Wunderbar! This spot makes their sausages in-house daily, so if you’re the kind of person who’s curious to see how the sausage is made, this Covington attraction is for you. Several notable sausages include the feuer, or spicy “fire” wurst; the sweet and savory cran-sage; and their version of currywurst, Germany’s curious postWorld War II invention, featuring a spicy curry-cumin sausage topped with a curry

sauce. Their menu also offers pretzels with beer cheese or spundekas, a spreadable savory cheese paste, along with pierogies, dumplings, doner kebabs, reubens, schnitzel… Of course, there’s plenty of beer to pair. 1132 Lee St., Covington, facebook.com/ wunderbar.covington.3.

Laszlo’s Iron Skillet The Molnar family, originally from Hungary, has been serving Eastern European cuisine in Cincinnati since 1973. During that time the family business has seen both fire and rain temporarily shut them down — a flood in 1997 and a house fire in 2013 — but they’ve bounced back, and their kitchen has served Union Township well since 2015 with a roomy biergarten and full bar. Sauerkraut & Kielbasa is a surefire favorite dish and the menu offers 10 types of schnitzel — breaded and fried or sauteed — including a “Cincinnati”-style pork tenderloin, fried and topped with goetta and black pepper cream sauce. 1020 Ohio Pike, Withamsville, laszlosironskillet.com.

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Food Waste Forum — Green Umbrella’s Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council hosts this event to review the progress the area has made on reducing food waste, and also to identify future needs. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $50. Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-theRhine, greenumbrella.org.

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Flavor of Findlay — The Flavor of Findlay is an annual fundraiser that brings together market merchants with local chefs and bartenders to create collaborative tasting stations. This year, there will be 12 stations, each featuring unique food plus a wine pairing from Market Wines. Station pairups include Jean-Robert de Cavel of French Crust and Mike Luken of Luken’s Poultry, Fish & Seafood, Christian Gill of Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey and Stephanie Webster of The Rhined and Elias Leisring of Eli’s BBQ and Isis ArrietaDennis of The Arepa Place. There will also be a special event cocktail from Molly Wellmann, a silent auction and a DJ. 6:30-9 p.m. $75; $125 VIP. Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-theRhine, findlaymarket.org.

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Old Milford Oktoberfest — Little Miami Brewing Co. throws the inaugural Old Milford Oktoberfest with live music; a stein-holding competition; food from Lehr’s, Pickles & Bones and Padrino; beers from Little Miami; and games. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. Little Miami Brewing Co., 208 Mill St., Milford, facebook.com/ littlemiamibrewing. Oaktoberfest — Celebrate “Oaktoberfest” in Oakley Square. The free event features performances from School of Rock and a Polka band, Aglamesis Bro.’s ice cream, a chicken dance, kid’s entertainment and brews from MadTree. 5-9 p.m. Free. Geier Esplanade, 2980 Madison Road, Oakley, facebook.com/ oakleyentertainmentseries. West Side Brewing Oktoberfest — For five days, West Side Brewing will have various German-inspired food, events and entertainment like a stein-holding competition and a live performance from Bidinger Musikanten, a 16-piece band from Germany. Through Sept. 19. Free admission. West Side Brewing, 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood, facebook.com/ westsidebrewing.

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16 Lots Goat Yoga — 16 Lots will host two goat yoga sessions as part of their second anniversary party weekend. Yoga tickets include your choice of a mimosa or a pint of Lulu Blonde Ale. Other events throughout the weekend include new beer release as well as the return of old favorites and live music. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. $25. 753 Reading Road, Mason, facebook.com/16lots.

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Cincinnati’s Table — This traveling monthly series has the goal of connecting immigrants and refugees to each other and their U.S.-born neighbors. All are invited to a special farm-to-table dinner at Cincinnati State that will feature the cooking of four to five immigrant chefs. The dinner coincides with Welcoming Week, which includes thousands of events held across the country to unite immigrant and non-immigrant communities. 5-8 p.m. Free. Cincinnati State, 3520 Central Parkway, Clifton, welcomecincinnati. org.

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Pretzel/Advice Exchange Cart — A roving hot pretzel cart will be wandering around Findlay Market on Friday and Saturday afternoons offering a warm sourdough pretzel in exchange for advice for future or current Cincinnatians. This is part of the Advice for Future Homecomers project at People’s Liberty. Noon. Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/pplslbrty.

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the books you read when you were kid. Now, you’re actually there. That alone was exciting. I loved it.” Even though many of the songs take aim at how democracy has fallen into decline, a sense of optimism comes through in songs such as the title track and the album closer “What Tomorrow Brings.” “The basic tenant through all of this criticism is that people are basically good,” Baker says. “We’re very hopeful. There’s a theme that these pitfalls need to be combatted. Science is a widespread topic (on the album), but it’s about being successful. We’ve always had that undercurrent even in our most scathing criticisms of a momentary glitch.” Bad Religion has been through numerous lineup changes over the decades, so what’s held it together all this time? “Good songs. That’s it,” Baker says. “If you don’t have songs, you don’t have a band. We realized long ago that the band is much more important than any one member. That’s the key. You have to respect the material.” Bad Religion performs Sept. 23 at Bogart’s. Tickets/more info: bogarts.com.

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Trump’s use of the term “alternative facts,” features harmony vocals and has a great hook, and a gorgeous guitar riff carries “Candidate.” “Downfall” is downright infectious and ventures into Pop Punk territory. “Bad Religion is basically self-produced, so it’s more like adding to the team rather than handing over the reins to one particular guy,” Baker says. “Having Carlos this time brought a modern understanding of how to update Bad Religion sonically without in any way pandering. It’s interesting what he did with the soundscape. He had nothing to do with arrangements or lyrics — all the traditional roles of a producer. I like what he did. It sounds great. It’s fun to listen to. It’s not an onslaught. I’m an older gentleman. I like things that are fun to listen to. I don’t need to be challenged.” The band recorded at Sunset Sound, an L.A. studio where many classic Rock acts have cut albums. “One day, you’re in the room where Van Halen was recorded, and the next day you’re in the room where Led Zeppelin II was recorded,” Baker says. “It’s pretty vintage. You’re steeped in that history. It’s a beautiful spot. I recorded there and at Electric Lady (in New York). It’s part of all

million there. “The arrogance (of Trump) is what I’m touching on. It’s palpable, but maybe that’s just a product of the 21st century.” The group’s first studio release in six years, Age of Unreason commences with “Chaos From Within,” a song that features the guttural vocals and driving guitars for which the band is known. “Do the Paranoid Style” comes off as a call-to-arms as it advocates standing up to oppression. “There are a number of songs that are Trump songs,” Baker says. “They’re not just ‘fuck Trump’ either. (Singer) Greg (Graffin) and (guitarist) Brett (Gurewitz) have a lot of experience. This is after a five-year gap between records. If you think about the difference between now and five years ago, it’s pretty astonishing. I wouldn’t say this record is a product of the Trump administration because these songs came together along a non-specific timeline but what a great time to put out a record about this. We’re pretty happy about it.” Joe Barresi produced Bad Religion’s last few albums, but Carlos de la Garza helmed this release, and Baker says he helped give the songs their sonic edge. If anything, the album might be more melodic than past efforts. “My Sanity,” a song that references

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ad Religion guitarist Brian Baker wasn’t a member of the Punk Rock band when it formed in Los Angeles in 1980. But he wasn’t just sitting idle. Rather, he played in Minor Threat, the great Washington, D.C.-based Hardcore act that had a short but impactful run. After moving to Los Angeles, he lobbied to join Bad Religion, a group that, like Minor Threat, wrote songs that addressed political and social issues. “(Minor Threat and Bad Religion) were on opposite sides of the country, but it’s like I’m in the same class, like Punk Rock ’80,” Baker says via phone from a Portland, Maine tour stop. “I was a huge Bad Religion fan. I was working in a rehearsal studio at the time. I didn’t have a band and started to lobby both guitarists, telling them that if the other guitarist leaves, call me up. One of the guys split, and the other guy called me. I had seeded the ground, and that’s how I did it.” Years later, the band continues to be a force. Its latest album, Age of Unreason, features blistering Punk Rock tunes that take aim at President Trump and his many divisive policies. “From people who care about other people — and that doesn’t mean Democrat or Republican — there is an obvious understanding that the current administration doesn’t care about people,” he says. “There’s no public service. The gloves are off. For the closeted racists in the early ’80s, the environment was less encouraging. When you have a permission slip from this addled swamp monster, it’s disgraceful.” Baker says Ronald Reagan inspired the same response from the Punk Rock community when he was President in the 1980s. And yet, even Reagan wasn’t as callous as the current POTUS. “The difference is that pretending to give a shit is gone now, too,” he says. “It’s even more offensive. They don’t have the sense to lie a little smoother. That’s what made American politics this whole time. (Former U.S. President) Calvin Coolidge wasn’t interested in regulating big business either, but he didn’t take a picture of his inaugural parade and announce that there were 17

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The recent mid-year sales report from the Recording Industry Association of America revealed that streaming now accounts for 80 percent of revenue in the music business. Meanwhile, vinyl sales have grown slightly as well over the past year, but already low CD sales have become stagnant. Barring some sort of CD renaissance, it’s likely that vinyl sales will outpace CDs as soon as the end of this year. Several outlets, including Rolling Stone, say it will be the first time vinyl has outsold CDs since 1986. But it’s still a relatively small slice of the sales pie. Despite the growth, vinyl sales still only accounted for 4 percent of all music revenue in the first half of 2018.

Lana vs. Critic

Thanks to the decline of critical music outlets and the ease of sharing knee-jerk reactions on social media, artists seem to be more frequently hitting out against music critics these days (and — usually unintentionally — sending their army of followers to them for follow-up attacks). It’s more understandable when the angry response is to a negative review, but Lana Del Rey recently attacked legendary writer Ann Powers over a nuanced, thoughtful and ultimately glowing review. Powers’ essay about Del Rey’s new Norman Fucking Rockwell! seemed to trigger the singer with a relatively off-the-cuff mention of her use of personas in her career. “I don’t even relate to one observation you made about the music,” Del Rey sniped on Twitter in a Mean Girls-ish attempt to belittle one of the greatest music writers of all time.

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The Cincinnati Entertainment Awards will return for its 22nd-annual ceremony/party on Nov. 24 at Over-the-Rhine’s Memorial Hall, where local musicians will be honored for their accomplishments over the past year. But first things first. Before the winners can be determined, there have to be nominations. And this year, CityBeat (which founded the CEAs in 1997) is again asking the public for input to help determine Artist of the Year winners Triiibe at the 2018 CEAs which local music acts will PHOTO: EMERSON SWOGER appear on the final ballot. The public can nomiforged by the music’s architects. One nate artists in 18 categories, ranging from person who’d never be denied a Billboard “Best Live Act,” “New Artist of the Year,” chart entry for those foundational reasons “Singer/Songwriter,” “Best Music Video” is Wilmington, Ohio native Shawn Bell, and “Album of the Year” to genre awards whose new album with his group Blowin’ for Hip Hop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, the Damn Fuses is defiantly Country, Metal and several other styles of music. steeped in the grounded, no-bullshit The CEAs are intended to celebrate fundamentals of the genre’s pioneers, from Greater Cincinnati musicians’ work in early Honky Tonk trailblazers like Hank 2019… and a little bit from 2018. Because Williams to Outlaw renegades like Merle the 2018 CEA nomination process began Haggard. in October 2018, local artists’ accomplishBoth of those legends get a shout-out ments from then through now (i.e. work on Red, White and Honky Tonk Blues, a done in the past 12 months) should be concollection of nine songs about heartbreak, sidered for the 2019 awards. Nominations hard working and hard living. Bell — who are reserved for bands, singer/songwriters fronts the group on vocals and also plays and other music creators from the Greater harmonica — lays out his musical philosoCincinnati area who primarily write the phy immediately on album opener “A Real music they perform. Country Song,” on which he sings about The last day for public nominations is sitting down to write a hit but soon realSept. 18. From this first round of public izing he can’t because he’s got “nothing in nominations, a “long list” of the top votecommon with the shit they playin’ today.” getters in each category will be compiled “Think it’s safe to say, you’ll never hear and presented for consideration to the me played on the radio,” Bell sings. members of the Cincinnati Entertainment The Blowin’ the Damn Fuses band helps Awards nominating committee, which drive the dedication to tradition home with includes writers, radio hosts, venue a sturdy base of simple swaying rhythms representatives and other local music (anchored by bassist D.T. Short and drumexperts. The committee decides the final CEA ballot, so your nominations are a mer Scott Smith), strong guitar work from critical step in the process. Larry Mink and Nick Giese (who currently The last day for public nominations is tours with David Allan Coe) and Bell’s Sept. 18 at noon. The final nominees will scorching harmonica playing and rumbe announced in early October. bling, low-register vocals. (Guitarist Kevin Visit citybeat.com/music/cincinnatiAshcraft is currently in the live band.) If entertainment-awards to find the link you like your Country to be no-frills and for the first-round public nominations, sound best played at 2 a.m. in a dark honky as well as more info on the Cincinnati tonk club, Bell and Co. are right up your Entertainment Awards. proverbial alley. Bell and Blowin’ the Damn Fuses will Getting the ‘Honky Tonk Blues’ host an album release party for Red, White Earlier this year, Billboard famously and Honky Tonk Blues this Saturday, Sept. decided to make Lil Nas X’s ubiquitous hit 14 at Bobby Mackey’s Music World (44 “Old Town Road” ineligible for the Country Licking Pike, Wilder, bobbymackeys.com). music charts, saying it didn’t qualify The Fuses will play at 8 p.m., followed by because it didn’t contain enough elements Mackey and his Best Damn Band. of the genre. Get more info at facebook.com/ It could be argued that most hit Country blowinthedamnfuses. today doesn’t contain enough of those Contact Mike Breen: vaguely defined elements, especially if measured against the traditional sound mbreen@citybeat.com

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best-selling novel Less Than Zero. After touring the album relentlessly, Bad Suns took a yearlong vacation from one another and then announced in 2018 that they had signed with Epitaph Records. Bad Suns’ Epitaph debut, Mystic Truth, was released back in March to typically positive reviews. Bowman has cited the band’s sabbatical as a key component to the creation and success of Mystic Truth and has called it the band’s coming-of-age story, a triumphantly mature reaction to their early angsty doubts and fears. Don’t miss the group live this week. Like the bands that inspired them, Bad Suns has successfully translated their blazing live energy to the studio, but the stage is still where their incendiary skills are best presented. (Brian Baker)

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and “I Remember You.” The band’s wild-eyed frontman Sebastian Bach — who, in his reality-show heyday, introduced the word “mothertruckers” to the lexicon — is hitting the road this fall for an extensive 30th-anniversary tour during which he will be performing Skid Row’s breakthrough debut in full (minus the other members of the original band and with his own backing crew). Skid Row’s debut went quintuple platinum and preceded a couple of controversies involving Bach, including fallout from wearing an “AIDS Kills Fags Dead” T-shirt onstage, which he later said was given to him by a fan and put on without knowing what it said. The incident didn’t hurt Skid Row too much in terms of popularity and sales, though — 1991’s Slave to the Grind hit No. 1 upon its release and went double platinum. The T-shirt mess did cost the group a potential tour opener — Nirvana cited Bach’s homophobic shirt as the reason for not hitting the road with Skid Row, though surely conflicting musical tastes were also a factor. (Fun fact: Kurt Cobain and Co. almost chose Skid Row as their band name before settling on Nirvana.) Skid Row was further burned by Nirvana when its third album in 1995 flopped due, at least in part, to Metal and Hard Rock losing popularity in the wake of Alternative and Grunge music’s rise. Bach parted ways with the band a year later. As Skid Row soldiered on with new members (they’re still going today), Bach entered the world of Broadway musicals, scored a role on TV’s Gilmore Girls and hit the reality TV circuit on shows like Celebrity Fit Club and Gone Country. (Mike Breen)

line that creative geniuses must learn to walk — the ability to control and channel obsessions without being controlled and channeled by them. It’s doubtful that singer/songwriter/multiinstrumentalist Mark Kozelek considers himself and his work from that perspective but geniuses rarely acknowledge their gifts or encourage any conversation that might allow the subject of their perceived greatness to be broached. That may be the reason that Kozelek rarely does press for his albums or tours anymore, preferring to allow his reflective and deeply emotional work, in all its forms, to speak for itself. A native of Massillon, Ohio, Kozelek came to prominence in the early ’90s with his first major band, Red House Painters, one of the leading lights of the nascent Slowcore movement. The group’s albums were critically heralded as among the best releases of the ’90s, and continue to hold up as brilliant musical achievements two decades later. Sadly, conflicts arose with the American arm of their label, 4AD, who released Red House Painters, from their contract. The band’s final lineup reformed as Sun Kil Moon in 2001, pursuing a similar direction with distinct Classical guitar influences. In 2010, Sun Kil Moon effectively became Kozelek’s solo project, with a rotating cast of musicians (the current lineup has been in place since 2015). Kozelek also began recording under his own name during the legal wrangling with 4AD. His first EP and full-length album consisted of radical reimaginings of Bon Scott-era AC/DC songs. Since then, Kozelek has released nine studio and 16 live albums alone and in collaboration with other artists, plus another eight Sun Kil Moon albums, including the latest, I Also Want to Die in New Orleans, which was released in March. As Sun Kil Moon hits the road to promote New Orleans, Kozelek is readying a variety of new projects: a new album with Petra Haden — last seen here in Cincinnati as a member of the Megan Mullally/Stephanie Hunt band Nancy and Beth — titled Joey Always Smiled, slated for early October, and the second volume of his collaboration with avant Folk artist Jim White and Sun Kil Moon member Ben Boye, which will drop next March. Kozelek is also publishing a limited-edition hardcover book, Nights of Passed Over 2, a memoir of sorts that will document his lyrical output over the past decade. (BB)

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TAFT THEATRE Adam Ant with Glam Skanks. 7:30 p.m. Alternative/Pop/Rock. $29.50-$55.

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Allen4President, The Starlight-City, Squadly, $ir Que$t, Dee Spitta and more. 9 p.m. Hip Hop. Free.

NORTHSIDE TAVERN Meth, Heel Turn and more. 9 p.m. Indie Rock. Free.

THE PIKE BAR AND GRILL - Ricky Nye. 6 p.m. Blues/ Boogie Woogie. Free. SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (REVIVAL ROOM) - Stellar Circuits, Hawking, Hillary Hahn and Harlot. 9 p.m. Rock. $10, $12 day of show.

WASHINGTON PLATFORM - Grassroots Ramble. 8 p.m. Bluegrass. $10 (food/drink minimum).

FRIDAY 13

20TH CENTURY THEATER - Bad Suns with Liily and Ultra Q. 8 p.m. AltRock. $20, $22 day of show.

ARNOLD’S BAR AND GRILL - Jazz Coasters. 8 p.m. Jazz/Swing/Various. Free.

STANLEY’S PUB - The Casket Company with Feral Friends, Forest Fox and Machines of Ambivalence. 9 p.m. Rock/Metal. $5.

BLIND LEMON - Jamonn Zeiler. 9 p.m. Acoustic. Free.

TAFT THEATRE - Lord Huron with Hazel English. 7:30 p.m. Indie Rock. $35-$65.

URBAN ARTIFACT Hip Hop Night featuring

LOUNGE - Steve Schmidt Trio. 9 p.m. Jazz. Free.

KNOTTY PINE - Flatline. 10 p.m. Rock. Cover.

CAFFÈ VIVACE - Harry Allen. 8 p.m. Jazz. Cover (shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.).

THE COMET - Hulk Hogan’s Heroes with Ohio Sons and Invisible Engine. 9:30 p.m. Rock. Free.

MANSION HILL TAVERN The Jamie Carr Band. 9 p.m. Blues. Cover.

FOUNTAIN SQUARE Naked Karate Girls. 7 p.m. Rock. Free. FRETBOARD BREWING COMPANY - Emily Miller Band. 8 p.m. Country. Free. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT - Queen City Serenaders. 9 p.m. ’30s/’40s Swing. Free.

BLUE NOTE HARRISON - Sebastian Bach. 6 p.m. Rock. Sold out.

JAG’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD - My Sister Sarah. 9:30 p.m. Rock/Pop. Cover.

BOGART’S - Starset. 7 p.m. Rock. $25.

JIM AND JACK’S ON THE RIVER - Jamison Road. 9 p.m. Country. Free.

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THE MAD FROG - DJ Swamp with Paulk, Firecat 451 and more. 9 p.m. EDM/Various. $10.

MOTR PUB - Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster with Spencer Thomas and Dusty Bryant. 10 p.m. Singer/Songwriter. Free. NORTHSIDE TAVERN The Grove, See You in the Funnies and more. 10 p.m. Rock/Various. Free. PEECOX ERLANGER Saving Stimpy. 9:30 p.m. Rock. $5. PLAIN FOLK CAFE - Kevin Fox. 7:30 p.m. Rock/Pop/ Various. Free. RICK’S TAVERN - Project Doyle. 10 p.m. Rock/Pop. Cover.

RIVERFRONT LIVE School of Rock: Black Sabbath Tribute. 7 p.m. Rock. $6.

SCHWARTZ’S POINT - Ron Enyard Quartet. 8:30 p.m. Jazz. Cover. SILVERTON CAFÉ - Basic Truth. 9 p.m. R&B/Soul/Funk. Free. SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (REVIVAL ROOM) - Honeysuckle with Josh Nolan. 7:30 p.m. Progressive Folk. $8, $10 day of show.

SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (SANCTUARY) - Chely Wright. 8 p.m. Country. $20, $25 day of show.

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STANLEY’S PUB McStarKatz. 9 p.m. Rock/Jam/Various. $15.

TAFT THEATRE Gladys Knight. 8 p.m. R&B/Pop. $39.50-$75.50.

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COMMON ROOTS - Open Mic. 8 p.m. Various. Free.

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CAFFÈ VIVACE - Mandy Gaines Trio. 8 p.m. Jazz. Cover.

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BLIND LEMON - Billy Otten. 8 p.m. Acoustic. Free.

STANLEY’S PUB - Moselle with Chromatic Crew. 10 p.m. Jam/Funk. $5.

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TAFT THEATRE - The Raconteurs with Olivia Jean. 8 p.m. Rock. $49-$79. URBAN ARTIFACT Jackie Venson with Fickle Hellcat and Freedom Nicole Moore. 9 p.m. Blues/ Rock/Pop/Various. $10, $12 day of show.

WASHINGTON PLATFORM - Mike Wade & Nasty ‘Nati Five. 9 p.m. Jazz. $10 (food/ drink minimum).

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BLIND LEMON - Jeff Henry. 8 p.m. Acoustic. Free.

HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT - Rob Allgeyer. 10:30 a.m. Jazz. Free. LATITUDES BAR & BISTRO - BlueBirds. 8 p.m. Rock/R&B. Free.

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MEMORIAL HALL Keb’ Mo’. 8 p.m. Blues. Sold out. MOTR PUB Madqueen. 8 p.m. Indie Rock. Free.

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WASHINGTON PLATFORM - Camille Saba Smith. 9 p.m. Jazz. $10 (food/drink minimum).

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ARNOLD’S BAR AND GRILL - The Tadcasters. 8 p.m. Americana. Free. BLIND LEMON - Brad Lark. 6 p.m. Acoustic. Free.

BOBBY MACKEY’S Bobby Mackey and his Best Damn Band with Shawn Bell and Blowin’ the Damn Fuses (album release show). 8 p.m. Country BROMWELL’S HÄRTH LOUNGE - Mandy Gaines with The Steve Schmidt Trio. 9 p.m. Jazz. Free.

CAFFÈ VIVACE - Harry Allen. 8 p.m. Jazz. Cover (shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.). CLUB TRIO - Pandora Effect. 8 p.m. Rock. Free.

THE COMET - Old City, The Kyle Sowashes and Darlene. 10 p.m. Indie Rock. Free.

FRETBOARD BREWING COMPANY - Mistar Anderson. 8 p.m. Hip Hop/Funk/ Soul. Free.

HAMILTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - Lando’s Old School Music Fest featuring Donell Jones, Lyfe Jennings, Stokley and Solo. 3 p.m. R&B/Soul. $40-$85. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT - Jim Anderson Quartet. 9 p.m. Jazz. Free.

JAG’S STEAK AND SEAFOOD - The Good Hooks. 9:30 p.m. Rock/Various.

Cover. JIM AND JACK’S ON THE RIVER - Michelle Robinson Band. 9 a.m. Country. Free. KNOTTY PINE - 90 Proof Twang. 10 p.m. Country/ Rock. Cover.

THE MAD FROG FWD Fest with Avanti, Everyone Dies In Utah, The World I Knew, Softspoken, Daywalker, Derailed, Louisiana Lot Lizards, Shoe in Guy, Kyla Mainous, The Obnoxious Boot and more. 3 p.m. Rock/Metal/Hardcore/ Various. $10.

MANSION HILL TAVERN - Prestige Grease. 9 p.m. Blues. Cover. MAURY’S TINY COVE Ricky Nye. 7 p.m. Blues/ Boogie Woogie. Free.

MOTR PUB - Ernie Johnson From Detroit with Hellnaw. 10 p.m. Funk/ Afrobeat/Various. Free.

NORTHSIDE TAVERN - Tooth Lures a Fang, Human Heart and more. 10 p.m. Indie Rock. Free. PLAIN FOLK CAFE - Blue Rock. 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass. Free. RICK’S TAVERN - Bad Habit. 10 p.m. Rock. Cover. SCHWARTZ’S POINT - Carlos Vargas-Ortiz Trio. 8:30 p.m. Jazz. Cover.

SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (LOUNGE) - Actually!, Sovereign Being and Drop the Sun. 9:30 p.m. Rock. Free. SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (REVIVAL ROOM) - A Tribute to Billy Joel with The Shirt & Tie Stiffs and The Jukes. 8:30 p.m. Pop/Rock. $15, $20 day of show.

SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (LOUNGE) Blake Berglund and Belle Plaine. 6 p.m. Country. Free.

SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (SANCTUARY) - School Of Rock Mason Music Festival: Warped Tour (1 p.m.); Lollapalooza (3 p.m.); Rock on the Range (5 p.m.). 1 p.m. Rock/Tribute. $6.

Armstrong. 8 p.m. Acoustic. Free. MCCAULY’S PUB - Open Jam with Sonny Moorman. 7 p.m. Blues/Various. Free. MOTR PUB - Super Doppler with Jay Madera. 9 p.m. Country Rock. Free.

RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER - Blink-182 and Lil Wayne with Neck Deep. 7 p.m. Rock/Pop/Hip Hop. $37.50-$138.50.

WOODWARD THEATER - Sun Kil Moon. 8 p.m. Indie Rock. $20, $25 day of show.

TUESDAY 17

ARNOLD’S BAR AND GRILL - Cheryl Renée. 7 p.m. Blues. Free. BLIND LEMON - Nick Tuttle. 8:30 p.m. Acoustic. Free. BREWRIVER CREOLE KITCHEN - The Twirlers. 7 p.m. R&B/Classic Pop/Standards. Free. CAFFÈ VIVACE - Mandy Gaines and Brad Myers. 7:30 p.m. Jazz.

THE COMET - Last Gasp Collective, Stoop Kids, Joesph and Sylmar. 10 p.m. Indie Rock/Various. Free. HILTON NETHERLAND PALM COURT - Emily Jordan Trio. 6 p.m. Jazz. Free.

MADISON THEATER Marianas Trench with The Unlikely Candidates. 8 p.m. Pop Rock. $25, $30 day of show.

WASHINGTON PLATFORM - Traditional New Orleans Jazz Brunch with the Buffalo Ridge Jazz Trio. 11:30 a.m. Jazz. $10 (food/drink minimum).

WESTSIDE VENUE - Blues Jam with Jimmy D. Rodgers and Lil Al Thomas. 7 p.m. Blues. Free.

WIEDEMANN BREWERY AND TAPROOM - Ricky Nye and Paul Ellis. 5 p.m. Blues/ Boogie Woogie. Free.

MONDAY 16

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NORTHSIDE YACHT CLUB - Bury Your Dead with UABB, Great American Ghost, BAN and Treason. 7 p.m. Metal. $20, $22 day of show. SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL (REVIVAL ROOM) - Kacy & Clayton with Mark Cretcher. 8 p.m. Psych Folk. $12, $15 day of show.

STANLEY’S PUB - Trashgrass Troubadours with Harmless Varmints. 9 p.m. Bluegrass. $5.

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