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COMMUNITY NEWS Northside Neighborhood Yardsale Returns
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A MONTHLY GLIMPSE INTO THE LIVES OF NORTHSIDERS
northside 4th of july parade| 2014 PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNERS
The ballots are in, and this year’s float favorites are: (Clockwise from top left) First Place: DANCEFIX. Photo by Tom Rick; (Top right) Third Place: Able Projects/ Gallery Automotive/Galaxie Skate Shop. Photo by Bob Scott; (Center) Second Place: Chicken Lays an Egg. Photo by Sam Womelsdorf; (Bottom right) Fourth Place: The Dent School House; (Bottom left) Fifth Place: Mighty Ohio Scooter Club. Photo by Bob Hollis. 2 vol. 1 | Issue 11 AUG 14’
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-NORTHSIDE TIDBITS -LITTLEFIELD GROUNDBREAKING -NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY YARDSALE -HAPPEN GOES GREEN -NORTHSIDE TEENS ‘EARN AND LEARN’
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artwork: Julie Lonneman, Tom Rick, Bob Scott, Sam Womelsdorf, Bob Hollis, Peter Stevens, Happen Inc. , CAIN, Jeni Jenkins, James Kinsman, James Heller-Jackson, Barry Scwartz, Karen Andrew, Mark Christol
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-INTERVIEW: KRISTEN KREFT OF THE PERFECT CHILDREN
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Happen Inc. Volunteers led by Tommy Reuff
EVENT: APPLE STREET MARKET PARTY
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rintmaker Julie Lonneman created the art for this month’s cover, a 12” x 9” reduction linocut. Julie maintains a studio at the Off the Avenue building on Knowlton Street. In 2009, she documented scenes along Knowlton Street through a series of relief prints, a project funded through an Individual Artist’s Grant from the City of Cincinnati. She is a member of the Tiger Lily Press print cooperative. Julie also works as a graphic designer and illustrator, mainly for print publications. Her illustrations have been published in the United States, Canada, Germany and Australia.
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Groundbreaking|WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
NORTHSIDE TIDBITS
NORTHSIDE’S SOUTH BLOCK WELCOMES THE LITTLEFIELD
Northside Community Council Updates Syringe Exchange Project At the July meeting, Northside Community Council voted unanimously to support a needle exchange pilot program. The pilot will last 6 months, operating one day a week, offering users a clean needle in exchange for a dirty needle. The program is already in operation in other locations, and helps bring users into treatment, reduce the spread of disease, and reduce the number of used needles discarded as litter. Senior Living Options Northside will see 56 new apartments coming in at the corner of Knowlton and Mad Anthony. The apartments will offer an affordable housing option for our seniors looking to stay in Northside, with some healthcare and assisted living options onsite. Neighborhood Yard Sale Get ready! Over 30 yard sales already announced for August 9th, 9:00-2:00. Find a map of sales, or add your own at www.northsideyardsale.com. Next Meeting Community Council will meet 7:00 PM, Monday, August 18 at McKie Rec Center.
PAR-Projects update Wednesday July 23, 2014 - PAR-Projects, a Cincinnati-based arts organization located in Northside, announced the purchase of a parcel of land in Northside. The land, located at 1662 Hoffner St. also includes a small building that will be used for office space and outdoor performances. PAR-Projects’ goal is to build an art & education center for Northside that focuses on teaching practical arts at a community accessible level. More about theit upcoming plans and fundraising goals will be launching soon.
Friday, July 25, 2014 - Littlefield Groundbreaking Northside - Members of the Cincinnati City Council joined the Northside Business Association and Northside Community Council in welcoming the owners, Matt Distel, Chad Scholten and Mike Berry and the bar manager John Ford, in cutting the ribbon on the latest redevelopment in the South Block of Northside. Originally built in the 1870’s by the Littlefield family, this historic structure has been revitalized to house Northside’s first Bourbon bar. Photos: Peter Stevens.
Dance with me “Help Open the Doors” Kickstarter Campaign
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July 2014 - Dance With Me (DWM), an entertainment company that strives to produce quality arts enrichment & entertainment at affordable rates, launched a Kickstarter Campaign in July. The campaign is aimed at helping owner Ben Walker open a dance/rehearsal studio in Northside at 1757 Chase. Walker is seeking $15,000 in funds that will go towards operating costs including rent, insurance, and studio equipment. DWM has successfully choreographed and produced productions for the greater Cincinnati community since 2008. DWM also provides arts enrichment & classes for private schools, public schools, after-school programs, and recreation centers. Go to www.kickstarter.com to help fund this project.
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f you’re new to Northside or happen to work weekends, you may not be aware of one of the community’s institutions -- The Northside Community Yard Sale. For many years C.A.I.N. (Churches Active In Northside) located on Hamilton Ave did a great job of coordinating this event the same weekend as “Corridor 127,” also known as The World’s Longest Yard Sale. For 10+ years, their volunteers put together a yard sale map so neighbors could find each others’ wares, trinkets and furniture. life & culture 45223
They also opened their parking lot to community members looking to participate in a central yard sale location, which is more in tune with the Corridor 127 event. After many years of success, the group found the event difficult to relate to their overall mission and noticed the planning was becoming a bit cumbersome to handle amongst all of the great work they were doing for the community, especially during the summer months. When they made the tough decision to pass the torch, the good
folks of Building Value (another great Northside organization) realized they had the space to keep the event alive, so over the past few years they’ve been putting in the long hours to organize and promote the event. Still, it was never a perfect fit for the group, so this year the community yard sale was once again passed on to whomever would take it on -- via The Northside Community Council. As one of the few members continued next page
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Happen Inc. Goes Green This Summer
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(Left) Happen’s Nature Team at Northside Grange (Center) Happen and Youth Works weed the Lingo Parking Lots (Right) Pat Agnew teaches composting. Photos: Happen Inc.
his summer Happen, Inc. explored nature in Northside with several camps and special events focused on the environment and healthy lifestyles. Happen worked directly with over 200 children ages ranging from 6 to 17 in all the Happen Gardens located in Northside. Happen also teamed with Youth Works to provide eight Thursday night Family Art Picnics at Fergus Park and The Happen Nature Team met on Tuesday mornings twice a month in the Happen Gardens. Combined with the efforts of Youth Works, Whiz Kids and Happen volunteers, Happen has served over 1,200 people during our summer outdoor events in Northside.
Happen also harvested 107 pounds of greens for CAIN in just the spring and early summer. Happen’s Nature Team has already planted the fall garden and are looking forward to harvesting even more greens for CAIN later this year. The Nature Team children were also able to visit and learn about local businesses in Northside focused on promoting neighborhood gardens. Jerome from Northside Grange spoke to children about the varieties of greens they could grow in the fall and why he decided to start a local business focused on pet and urban farm supplies. Naturalist, Pat Agnew worked with our Nature Teams and Teen groups on learning the best practices
for composting. Faces Without Places, an organization dedicated to helping homeless children, brought two busses of children to the Happen Outside space on Hoffner Street for a morning of games and activities focused on fruits and vegetables. Special thanks goes to Camp Washington Business Association who donated several planters that Happen has distributed throughout Northside. Look for some of the planters filled with wildflowers in front of North Presbyterian church and in Hobart alley. All the efforts this summer celebrates Happen’s Garden theme “Community is more than where you live, ™ It’s how you live with other
of the Northside Community Council board with experience hosting and producing large-scale events in Northside and surrounding areas, I took on the responsibility of accepting the torch, with the understanding that I’d be making it into more of a PAR-Projects experience in an effort to loop it into our annual offerings. And for those who don’t know, PAR-Projects is the organization that’s been working to build an art & education center for Northside, out of repurposed shipping containers. You may have noticed our #MakersMobile shipping container gallery space floating around and/or
heard about our recent land acquisition. Familiar or not, with this article, I’d simply like to invite you to join us for the re-birth of The Northside Community Yard Sale. On Saturday, August 9th, from 9am to 2pm, please join us in the green space behind Django Western Taco (along Blue Rock at the corner of Hamilton), where you’ll find this year’s central location. We’ll have maps so you can locate your shopper-welcoming neighbors, smiles to help with whatever mother nature presents us with, and excited wishes of “Happy Hunting!” to
help put you in the mood. Per usual, we’ll also be hosting some of your eclectic neighbors, but this year a few highlights from outside of Northside such as the “Big SIS” tent (of Rosie Kovacs & Jessie Cundiff) will be joining us and featuring fanciful handme-downs as well as pricing options that will allow your dollars to benefit one of their favorite non-profits, Dress for Success! There may even be a few surprises like a live DJ and art-inspired takeaways from PAR. All said, this is our transitioning year so we hope you’ll excuse any missteps we may (or may not) have made along
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people.” All these activities and summer is not even over! If you enjoyed Happen’s Free Pony Rides at “Happen Outside” (1617 Hoffner St.) last month then you don’t want to miss A Day Of Pirates on August 9 at Happen Outside. Art activities for parents & children 4201 Hamilton Ave (& Chase) HOURS: 3:30 - 7:30PM (Tue.-Thu.) 10am - 5PM (Sat.) www.happeninc.org (513)751-2345
BY TOMMY RUEFF Happen, Inc.’s founder and Executive Director
the way. More importantly though, we hope you’ll look forward to the new generation of the Northside Community Yard Sale hosted by PAR-Projects. Interactive maps, art markets, live entertainment and good food are things you can expect us to start integrating into one of our favorite Northside events as the years progress. For now though, you can stay tuned in at www.NorthsideYardSale.com
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Northside Teens ‘Earn AND Learn’ with CAIN | ANOTHER SUMMER OF “GOOD FOR THE HOOD” ed to better prepare them for future success. The hope is that participants see they are able to make an impact in their community, which will inspire them to continue making positive, life-giving decisions in their future. This year’s stellar participants include: James Austin Carr, Alijah Clark, LaMarzi Glover, Curtis L. Hopey Jr., MiVonn Jackson, Timothy Jones, Davon Jorden, Destiny King, Malia King, Jaden Miller, and Andrew Welch. Five-year veteran supervisor and program coordinator, Kathy Y. Wilson motivates and inspires teens to do their best. The students were very appreciative of the program and the opportunities which included representing CAIN in the 4th of July parade, helping clean-up Hoffner Park after July 10, CAIN, Students, Program Coordinator Kathy Wilson, and the 4th of July Rock-n-Roll Carnival, several CAIN Director MiMi Chamberlin celebrate the summer’s success with a clean-sweeps of Hamilton Avenue, a field certificate ceremony. Photo: CAIN trip to the Cincinnati Opera and a session with Stacy ‘Sun’ Smith, founder and owner of his summer eleven Northside teens particSoap Box tees. ipated in Churches Active in Northside’s Curtis Hopey, Jr., a 16-year old who wants Earn And Learn Employment Readiness to go to college for mechanical engineering, is a Program. Aimed at 13, 14 and 15-year 2-year veteran of the program. He said that he olds, the focus of Earn and Learn is neighborhood values the program because it helps keep kids off beautification, community service, and job etithe streets during the summer by offering them quette. Students earn a stipend upon completion an appealing alternative. Curtis served as Teen of the program. Assistant and said “I’m not just in it for the money, Since 2001, and dependent on available but also the other kids.” Jaden Miller enjoyed the funding and partnerships, CAIN has coordinated hard work the program required of her and was various teen summer employment offerings for 10 grateful for the opportunity to obtain more work to 20 teens each summer. The summer opportuniexperience for the future. ties are designed to help teens at a critical point This is the final summer for CAIN’s Earn and in their personal development to gain skills needLearn Program that has been a key part to many young teenagers’ lives. The program has offered hope to teens who need it most and has inspired Schaeper’s Pharmacy… a future generation. Serving the Families of Northside FOR MORE INFO: For Over 28 Years! Churches Active in Northside (CAIN) 4230 Hamilton Avenue Your Headquarters for Flu Shots & 513-591-CAIN (2246) Medicare Part D Plan Selection www.cainministry.org Assistance!
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By Stefan Pleli Stefan Pleli, a junior marketing major at Xavier University, is working this summer at Churches Active in the Northside through the Scripps Howard Foundation Nonprofit Internship Program. life & culture 45223
July 8, Earn and Learn Students with Stacey ‘Sun’ Smith, at Churches Active in Northside Photo: CAIN
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tacey ‘Sun’ Smith, founder and owner of Soapbox tees, designed and printed CAIN’s Earn and Learn t-shirts this year. Sun was born and raised in Northside and donates her time to serving both in and outside the community. Earlier this year she held a T-shirt fundraiser, from which proceeds went to a school in Haiti. Founded in 2007 in Cincinnati, OH by Sun, Soapbox Tees is a creative, urban, and socially conscious lifestyle clothing company. Sun’s vision is to design clothing that represents a variety of influences, a reflection of her environment and passions. As an activist, writer, and devout volunteer, Sun’s experiences working with low-wage workers establish workers rights, connecting displaced people in the community with sustainable resources, fuels her drive for promoting social responsibility. Soapbox Tees remains committed to the principles that took it from scribbles on a pad to textile art. Their success is a result of their commitment to raising social awareness and fundraising for national and global causes. For the consumer, Soapbox Tees delivers a universal message that breaks stereotypes and ethnic boundaries.
WE, TOO, ARE HUMANs: WHERE IS MY PATIENT NAVIGATOR?
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Introduction: Cancer Care Needs Dramatic Change. There is too little help in making good decisions about critical decisions. If you are poor, without insurance, a minority, or of average intelligence, then you are lost in the maze, a set of structures set up to confuse, intimidate, and frustrate anyone who is facing very tough medical conditions. Poor people are in greater danger of dying from the system of heath care in Cincinnati and this country. This is not a new situation. Instead of finding a welcoming for the very sick by the health profession, a set of thoughtful and understandable suggestions for consideration that include risks, and a willingness to provide the time to explain treatments and listen to concerns, the patient, their family, and their support persons are often told through body language, arcane procedures, and verbal abuse, that they are in the “wrong place” at the “wrong time.” Even so-called “best” hospitals, doctors, and social workers seem to need a major lawsuit to wake up to the need for adult communication between health care providers and patients. This crisis in health care delivery is solvable. Other cities and countries have found that assisting the patient through one on one activities by a lay person, a nurse, a doctor, or a family member can dramatically reduce doctor error, clarify treatment and follow up procedures, and increase life expectancy for anyone who is sick with cancer or any threatening health condition. Institutions like Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and the Medical College of Georgia are still the exceptions for patient navigation through the health care obstacle course. Yet, patients in Cincinnati can make a difference in demanding that hospitals, doctors, nurses, and hospital staff review the evidence on patient navigators and implement some variation of what is now happening in other cities.
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What is Patient Navigation and How Did It Start? A Patient Navigator can be a friend who is able to be an ally of the patient. This means keeping the patient’s interest at the center of the discussion; or, clarifying medical terminology until it is clear; or, being a spokesperson for the
patient when the patient needs to know the experience of the health professional with this kind of cancer; or, helping the patient seek a second opinion even if the first physician seems to have covered all the questions. With a diagnosis of cancer, the patient, especially the patient who may be poor, may be totally unfamiliar with doctors, hospitals, patient rights, and the meaning of critical terms related to treatment. The Patient Navigator, perhaps assigned by the hospital, perhaps being sent from a patient group, can step in and provide some important guidance to the process of negotiating the hospital as well as coping with the emotions connected to having cancer. Without a Patient Navigator, the likely result is increases in patient ignorance, sketchy patient compliance with medical procedures, and severely limited patient success. For too many patients, especially poor patients, this means unnecessary death. Harold P. Freeman, M.D., a cancer specialist and former president of the American Cancer Society, started the first research on using Patient Navigators to raise the survival rate of poor blacks and Hispanics who have cancer treatments in 1990. His research at Harlem Hospital in New York City, largely among African Americans, was seeking to see if having a Patient Navigator would significantly change the health outcomes of African Americans diagnosed with cancer. Amazing results happened over 5 years: Survival rates from cancer changed from 39% to 70%. Freeman believed that the success was related to three factors: “First, the center /Harlem Hospital Cancer Control Center/ offered free and low cost screening mammography, which allowed for early diagnosis. Second, the Patient Navigation program promoted treatment with no delay. Finally, the improved outreach and public education were believed to have played an important role in the new findings.” Currently, there are 85 institutions in 33 states with 181 trained navigators.
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Patient Navigation and America’s Unequal Health Systems: The American Health System has ranked last compared to other countries in providing equitable health care. Patient Navigation approaches face a daunting reality. According to The Commonwealth Fund’s analysis: “The U.S. ranks last on measures of equity. Americans with below average incomes were more likely than their counterparts in other countries to report not visiting a physician when sick; not getting a recommended test, treatment, or follow up care; or not filling a prescription or skipping doses when needed because of costs. On each of these indicators, one third or more lower income adults in the U.S. said that they went without needed care because of costs in the past year.” Each of these issues could be dramatically assisted by Patient Navigators. Moreover, the introduction of the Affordable Care Act has created opportunities and challenges for poor people and the population in general. Some insurance choices have involved out of pocket expenses that are just too high for poor families and thus reduce particilife & culture 45223
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pation in health choices. Or, patients are stuck with choices of poor quality hospitals and services, especially poor people. For rich and poor alike, post surgery survival is linked to hospital quality: Patients are more likely to die at hospitals that serve low income communities. Again, with Patient Navigators there could be both better outcomes for the patient and improvements in hospital quality.
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Cincinnati Health Issues and Patient Navigation: The absence of a Patient Navigation process in Cincinnati only increases what is a dire situation facing the poor. There is no question that health access dramatically affect life and death in our poorer neighborhoods. Recent data has shown that poor black neighborhoods have a 66.4 to 68.2 years of life expectancy while affluent neighborhoods have 83.2 to 87.8 years of life expectancy. Underlying this grim statistic is the reality that “(a)lmost 20 percent of African American adults in Cincinnati went without seeing a doctor because they couldn’t afford it...” (L. Bernard-Kuhn(3/23/14) Effort seeks to close the gap in health care. The Enquirer.. P. A4.) 53 babies died in Cincinnati and a poorly developed system “...of programs for expectant mothers and young children is not a reliable way to reduce infant deaths or make sure that babies get off to good starts.” (K. Ramsey(6/2/14) What is the best way to save babies? The Enquirer. P. A8.) Patient Navigators can make a major contribution just like Freeman’s program in Harlem in 1990.
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. A Personal Note: Cancer has entered my life from two directions, my wife and my brother. Each day I wonder what my life would be like if one of the hospitals and one of the doctors we are working with had connected us with a Patient Navigator. Like other cancer patients and support people, rich or poor, we are proceeding without our questions and concerns being responded to by a consistent, friendly, and cancer knowledgeable ally. Finding good doctors, nurses, oncologists, surgeons, and insurance staff has proceeded with too much uncertainty for my taste. I am sure that many support members of people with cancer feel the same way. A Patient Navigator is one giant step toward a caring system for rich and poor. I have a dream that one day any patient with cancer can be matched with a Patient Navigator to accompany him/ her on their journey. Perhaps patients can come together and start a program, or a hospital, insurance company, or physician group will step forward.
BY Steve Sunderland sundersc@ucmail.uc.edu Steve is a founder of the Peace Village and a professor of peace and educational studies at the University of Cincinnati. He has been a Northsider for over 10 years. vol. 1 | Issue 11 AUG 14’ 7
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The Kitchen Factory Band members Kerstin Bladh, Veronique Allaer and Christopher Campbell Photos submitted by Veronique Allaer.
(Left) Melissa Cox Howard behind the counter at the Kitchen Factory (Top) The Kitchen Factory, 1609 Chase Avenue (Above) The late-night slice window at the Kitchen Factory Photos: Ericka McIntyre
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t the corner of Apple and Chase, you’ll find the Kitchen Factory. Or the Lunch Box. Or the late-night pizza slice window, depending. But you’ll always find a friendly greeting and good food. The Kitchen Factory feeds a mix of Northside regulars and new folks who happen by or wander in. On the weekdays, it’s the kind of place a busy mom can pop in and grab a slice for herself and her kids to fuel a hectic afternoon; the kind of place where two friends, one a dedicated vegetarian, the other a decided carnivore, can get cozy over sand-
the details The Kitchen Factory is open as The Lunch Box, Monday–Friday, 11 AM to 3 PM, serving vegan sandwiches, salads, slices, and more; and for pizza on Thursday evenings from 5 PM to 9 PM. The Kitchen Factory’s late-night slice window is open Friday–Saturday, 9 PM to 3 AM, serving vegan and non-vegan slices. Phone: 591-3333. 8 vol. 1 | Issue 11 AUG 14’
wiches and salads for lunch and catch up. And on weekends, it’s the kind of place you can go at 2:30 AM when you just really need a slice. (Soon, it will be the kind of place you can go for dinner, too—starting August 1st the Factory will be open Thursday through Saturday evenings, offering their spin on Italian fare.) I stopped in one recent lunch shift to talk to Melissa Cox Howard, the Factory’s proprietor, about the place, the neighborhood, the food, and her mission. While I’m there, a customer asks if he can “really” get vegan pizza. Melissa cheerily assures him, it’s vegan. (And, it’s good; it was voted “Best Vegan Pizza” by CityBeat). Another new guest says she’s always looking for good vegetarian-friendly places. She and Melissa chat about how healthy food can be enjoyed, not just endured. Of her dishes, Melissa says, “We all love mac & cheese— give me the flavor Grandma made, but give me the healthy version of it so I don’t feel crummy after I eat it.” The Factory’s “Crack & Cheese” (vegan mac & cheese) achieves just that.
Melissa opened the Kitchen Facwas intentional. Melissa says that tory in 2012 with an idea to cook for while managing the kitchen at Melt people, and help others cook for peofor five years, she fell in love with the ple, too. The Factory is part restauneighborhood. She was running the rant, part new restaurant incubator. vegan lunch counter at Park + Vine, She rents the Factory to chefs who’d and wanted to bring that concept like to test the waters before taking here. She says of Northside, “It’s an all the risk of opening a new place. open-minded neighborhood…. PeoOutfits like Meatball Kitchen held ple here want new things, so it’s the successful pop-ups here, and are now best place for this restaurant to be. full-fledged restaurants on their own. It’s a neighborhood that’s growing, Melissa sees this as her mission— a walking neighborhood…a good feeding people healthy food, nurturfit for what I want to do.” She counts ing small businesses, and passing on the success of restaurants the Factory what she’s learned after thirty-five has helped to launch as her greatest years in the business. She started as a dishwasher and worked her way up success: “Because this is what we’re to chef. In between, she’s cooked for supposed to be doing—helping each four U.S. Presidents, Prince Charles, other, not kicking each other back in and the Prime Minister of Israel; and the ditch. And my kitchen is the small famous musicians from Frank Sinatra way that I can do that.” to Stereolab. But who does she love feeding most? Northsiders. The Factory’s menu board reads, “We love cooking for YOU!” and when you see By Ericka McIntyre Melissa’s passion about her customers, Ericka McIntyre is a freelance writer and her staff, her food, and this neighbor- editor who lives in, works in, and loves hood, you know it’s true. Northside. Opening the Factory in Northside
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people of northside|MEET NEIL ANDERSON SCARRED BUT FAR FROM BROKEN
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his month through a series of successful “errors” I was introduced to Neil Anderson of Pullan Avenue. Neil, a seven year resident of Northside, moved here originally from Clifton. Neil is a massage therapist specializing in catering to the individual needs of each client. His technique is conscientious care so that everyone leaves better than they came. He assured me that “even if you only have fifteen minutes I can make a difference.” He explained that many of his clients have a frustration with conventional medicine and struggle with not being listened to. Neil takes special care to listen to his clients when they come to him and gives them tools to empower themselves when they leave, like suggestions for at home exercises or better ways to sit in a desk chair. Neil wasn’t always a self-employed massage therapist. In the late 80’s he worked in a factory and was burnt severely on his arm from an industrial accident. You do not have to look too closely to see the scars from the skin grafts on his arm. He healed after months of recovery and went back to work in the factory, a job he didn’t feel made a difference. He started doing massage therapy about nine years later. He took a two year program and has been licensed since 2000 and he has not looked back. As he puts it “I don’t hate Monday mornings anymore.” He finds the value in doing something you love is the payoff even if it takes time for the financial value to come to
Welcome to the “People of Northside” where each month we feature different members of our eclectic neighborhood to remind you why you call Northside home. If you would like to see an article published on a member of the community or to write your own article on a person that interests you email us at Northsidermonthly@gmail.com.
fruition. One of my favorite takeaways from my time with Neil was his insight to be in Northside is to why he loves Northside and its place in Cincinnati: to be in a place where your “Cincinnati is a town where past, your identity markers, identity is important,” he are not seen as determinants explains, “the high school for where your life can go” you went to, the town where you grew up, what your parents did, whether or not you went to UC, your religious beliefs, those have been the traditional markers of identity in Cincinnati for a long time… to be in Northside is to be a place where your past, your identity markers, are not seen as determinants for where your life can Photo: Lindsay Cavagnaro go… Living in Northside those identity markers are just seen as part of the music of your life. They’re not your final destination or final statement of who you are. You’re kind of free to create your own identity in Northside.”
BY Lindsay Cavagnaro Lindsay is relatively new to Northside moving here in November of 2012. She was drawn here by the sense of community and acceptance Northside offers and plans to stay and contribute for many years to come.
people of northside|MEET GARY TURNER
NORTHSIDE’S WINDOW WASHER/ELVIS IMPERSONATOR
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f you are lucky to be sitting at Melt or Django on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, you just might catch a glimpse of the elusive window washer. His name is Gary Turner, and for thirty-four years he has been cleaning the windows of Northside businesses with the dexterity of an artist. Though Gary now resides in St. Bernard and works a full time job during the week, he still carves a few hours out of his busy schedule to keep Northside transparent--washing and polishing the windows of Sidewinder, Ruth’s, Blue Jay’s, Bistro Grace and the Littlefield, to name a few. Some lucky patrons and business owners the northsider monthly | life & culture 45223
who catch Gary at the end of a wash and ask are treated to an incredible Elvis impersonation. Gary says that aside from the daily grind of work and life, he’d love to get “on one of those singing competitions.” It is Gary Tuner and many others who keep Northside clean, unique, and never dull.
BY Rae Hoffman Rae Hoffman lives in Northside with her pug, Athena. She has a BA and MFA in Poetry. She has been published in Kenning, Poetica Magazine, Red River Review, and is forthcoming in Mojo. vol. 1 | Issue 11 AUG 14’ 9
music makers|INTERVIEW
Kristen Kreft of The Perfect Children
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ig laugh. Warm smile. She wears an old arch top guitar with just as much swagger as her customary cowboy boots and pillbox hat. She’s not here to impress you, but she does it anyway. Get used to it. Another big laugh. Kristen Kreft is the lead singer for a local “Garage Soul” band with a hot new CD prepped for imminent
the details WHO: Kristen Kreft of The Perfect Children WHAT: CD Release Party (“Get Me Mine”) WHEN: Friday, August 22 Where: Northside Tavern HOW: Featuring Brian Olive and DJ Harvination MORE: www.theperfectchildren.com/ www.northsidetav.com/cincy/ 10 vol. 1 | Issue 11 AUG 14’
release. As their website says: “The Perfect Children are the romp and stomp; the fresh wound of broken love; laughing in spite of pain. They are a girl with something to say and a boy to help deliver the message, cathartic but engaging. Their energy is infectious, the notes ring out and the space between is an emotional exhalation-personal but vague. They live at the intersection of Holly Golightly, Dex Romweber, Nina Simone, Al Green, and Otis Redding.” Once you see their show, it’s easy to see why they were nominated for not just “Best Live Act,” but also “Best R&B/Soul/Funk Band” at last year’s Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. There’s a raw intensity that’s built among the members Beth Harris and Nicole Potter Borngrebe handle the harmonies, while drum and bass du-
ties fall to Adam Shelton and Victor Strunk. Blues meets punk meets gospelbilly at the crossroads of Woo and Hoo. A deal is made. On Friday August 22, The Perfect Children will release their newest CD“Get Me Mine” at Northside Tavern. Special guests include Brian Olive and DJ Harvination. We asked Kristen a bunch of random questions and to our delight she answered them:
What was the first musical instrument you ever played? I started the Baldwin Technique on a Cigar Box and Ruler in preparation for the violin which I began around three and played until I was about 6…then I started piano.
What was the last song you were listening to? Man Smart, Woman Smarter—Harry Belafonte
Did your parents play music? I grew up in a uniquely musical environment as my father worked at Fraternity Records and Counterpart Studios. He plays guitar and has the coolest collection of instruments of anyone I know.
What were you listening to that song on? (car stereo, elevator speakers, etc) My 1993 Toyota Previa Mini Van— LOUD!
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Were you allowed to go outside much when you were a kid? I was not allowed to be inside a lot if it was nice out. I remember practicing violin under the apple tree in our side yard.
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Name or describe your dream musical instrument. Money is no object. Great question! I have found that what is more important to me is the Amp rather than the instrument. I play now, through a Fender 1966 ProReverb amp that pretty much makes me feel like a rock star every time I plug it in. I suppose I wouldn’t turn my nose up at a 1955 Les Paul though. I also have a vintage Wurlitzer Electric Piano that is really my dream piano, so looking at my answer, I seem to be a pretty happy girl. You get to jam with anyone in the world. Ever. Who is it? WOW!! EVER??? UGGG…. Well Nina Simone. Because she would school me on EVERYTHING!!! Complete this sentence: “I’m so Northside,
because…” I get my breakfast at Sidewinder. (see below breakfast question.) What do you usually eat for breakfast? Coffee.
right now as it is in a kind of limbo…. but, being a single mom of a 4 year old, I am literally going to see a movie at a theater , for the first time in 4 years tomorrow. So, there’s that.
Name a movie title that describes how you feel about the music industry: 20 Feet From Stardom. I am, at heart, a vocalist. I love to sing. I live to sing. If I could do anything in the world ever, it would be to sing. Aside from fronting a band and writing material, I whole heartedly enjoy singing backup and supporting other artists. The bond that you experience simply singing with other like minded vocalists is spiritual, other worldly, telepathic even. So that really doesn’t answer your question per say, but I don’t think there is a movie that speaks to the industry
Which is your favorite- live shows or studio recording? I love both. They are so incredibly different. Live is so raw, naked, and in the moment. It takes on what ever is happening in your life at that very moment in time. All of your love and fear and happiness and silliness and seriousness comes out in seconds. No apologies. The studio is a different kind of naked. It’s the kind of vulnerability that you only share with those you are in a
Who first told you that they liked your music? My mom and dad.
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relationship with. It’s a sacred time that I cherish deeply. What’s shaking in the next year or two for ya? I plan on releasing “Get Me Mine” and then spreading it around regionally. I want to share these songs and this band with everyone I can.
BY ANDYMAN HOPKINS Andyman Hopkins is a local musician and/ or an audio engineer. He is a husband, a father, and a proud Northsider since 1992. He likes guitars, BB guns, Asian food, and hiking. Feel free to drop him a line! AMSQmail@gmail.com vol. 1 | Issue 11 AUG 14’ 11
The Apple Street Market Party NORTHSIDE’S GRASSROOTS GROCERY STORE GETS A BOOST
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he status of the bittersweet closing of the old Save-A-Lot grocery store in Northside has just been upgraded to “sweet”. The Apple Street Market will be a full service grocery store, focusing on the diverse needs, personality, and interests of Northsiders. Promising fresh produce, deli items, and quality meats, Apple Street Market is a cooperative business, owned by contributors from the neighborhood. $100 makes you a stakeholder, while local nonprofits, such as the Cincinnati Union Cooperative Initiative (CUCI), are helping with the launch, as well. In order to boost awareness of the coop, Northsider Rachelle Caplan headed the Apple Street Market Party, with games, live music, food trucks, and booths. On Saturday, July 19, supporters converged on the future stomping grounds of the new grocery 12 vol. 1 | Issue 11 AUG 14’
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store, 4145 Apple Street. The event featured a BMX demo by Dominic LoPresti (from SPUN), a JellonS poon Race (Happen Inc.), a food justice discussion (Village Green), and live musical performances by Kristen Kreft, Beth Harris, Eugenius, Folded Patches, Mavis Concave, and Abiyah. “The Apple Street Market Party was a testament to the diversity and passion of the Northside community,” says performer Abiyah. Her favorite highlight being “a fantastic impromptu freestyle rapping and singing session by several of the neighborhood youths.” The performers share an unclouded appreciation for the cooperative. “It’s great to see such a diverse community come together for progressing such an important project for the area,” boasts performer Eugenius. The party was certainly made up of a
wide variety of ages, demographics, and walks of life; a positive representation of the community. The most popular booth was the Happen Inc. Tomato Toss learning game. The Happen Inc. booth awarded tomatoes to kids who were able to identify dairy ingredients on the packaging of food products. The tomatoes then were tossed by competitors into a giant Campbell’s Soup can. The competitor who was able to knock over the giant can was awarded a gift certificate to Happen Inc.’s Toy Lab. “We are around 130 Community Owners,” event organizer Rachelle Caplan explains. “We received close to over 800 responses to our survey from households in Northside and 900 responses from households in College Hill. We originally wanted to open early 2015 but we need support from the community to reach that scheduled
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date. If we don’t get it then we can’t open that early, so we will see how August goes.” FOR MORE INFO: If you are interested in becoming a memberowner, visit applestreetmarket.coop for more details. Shareholders will enjoy select grocery discounts, informative newsletters, the right to run for a seat on the Apple Street Market board of directors, patronage refunds in profitable years, and more. Your share is fully refundable.
BY nick mitchell Nick is a touring musician and the co-founder of Grasshopper Juice Records. He and his wife moved to Northside two years ago in appreciation of its alternative culture.
food access|APPLE STREET MARKET
MORE THAN
A CHANCE TO SET AN EXAMPLE FOR THE CITY AND NATION
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pple Street Market is a project by the Cincinnati Union Cooperative Initiative to have a full-service grocery at the Save-A-Lot location. Apple Street Market began its Community-Ownership drive Monday, June 2nd. As of July 20th, we have over 100 Community-Owners with an election upcoming August 24th and August 25th for the Community-Owner Board member.
the details Purchase a Community-Ownership share and donate so that your neighbors may do the same. The Community-Ownership Contract form and information is on our websites: www.applestreetmarket.coop www.applestreetmarket.org
This project was initiated when Northside’s only grocery store, Save-A-Lot, closed in September 2013, leaving the neighborhood without a large-scale grocer to serve the community. We need to raise a substantial amount of equity from the community to start another
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full-service grocery, and to convince other sources of funds that Apple Street Market would have a real consumer base to survive and thrive. For our schedule to work, we need a substantial amount of Community-Owners by the end of August. Around 2,000 Community-Owners would ensure success by demonstrating a loyal consumer base. The landlord of the former Save-A-Lot has been patient and generous, giving us time to fundraise and letting us host a community party in the parking lot on July 19th. However, there is no guarantee that the landlord will be able to afford waiting much longer. Other tenants are interested, and that building is the last affordable and feasible space for a grocery without the project being cost prohibitive. This opportunity, to replace our last full service grocery, is not just an opportunity to have a cooperative or to have a grocery store within walking distance, Apple Street Market is a chance to show the nation that a need can be met by the people of a community uniting over a common goal. Too often communities have to rely on waiting and hoping that a well-funded investor will bring the type of business that is necessary for it. The investment trend since the 1970’s has been an increase in temporary and part time jobs and a decrease in well paid full time jobs. This has decimated the middle class and left America with a consumer base increasingly reliant on credit and unable to pay for the goods, houses, and services available. The Cincinnati Union Cooperative Initia-
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tive is trying to reverse that trend by creating good jobs and worker-ownership so that employees can sustain their families FOR MORE INFO: visit our website at without government assistance. www.applestreetmarket.org All across the city and nation For questions, or to get involved: food deserts are appearing as lower • Casey Whitten-Amadon (Project and middle income neighborhoods Manager); cwhittena@yahoo.com are seeing their grocery stores leave. (513) 368-9694 This has real measurable effects on the health of a community. Lack of Mail your Community-Owner contract proximity to a grocery store decreaswith check or money order to: es the likelihood of a healthy diet Apple Street Market Cooperative and measurably increases related P.O. Box 24192 diseases and health problems. Cincinnati, OH 45224 Northside is already a fantasSign checks or money orders to “Cincintic community, known for its unique nati Development Fund FBO Apple Street and progressive atmosphere, for the Market” or “Cincinnati Development Fund” best Fourth of July parade, for its for “Apple Street Market.” This account tolerance, and for the beauty of the will be held in Escrow by the Cincinnati Development Fund at Northside Bank until surrounding parks. Northside is also we reach viability amount, which is at least known for its diversity, where peo$150,000. No money will be spent until that ple of all walks of life and different amount is reached. levels of income feel welcome. If Apple Street Market succeeds, the BY Casey Whitten-Amadon entire city and nation will look to Northside for yet another reaCasey is a licensed attorney in the State of Ohio specializing son, because we have shown an in Labor Law, Employment Law, example of how a food desert is and Labor Relations. He works solved from within. We cannot do with CUCI as project manager it without you, and you cannot do for Apple Street Market Cooperative and is the it without your neighbors. We have Stand-In Director for the Worker-Owner class. Born in College Hill, Casey’s family first moved to to do this together or not at all.
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COLUMN: FOOD CULTURE
INTREPID URBAN FARMER | ALL CHARD UP!
as you are about to deal with the enormity of the task ahead of you… harvest. That big seed order that you managed to get in the ground is about to explode. Let’s think about this in a more realistic, personal way and take notes that will be put in a place that you won’t forget this coming January. How much time will you have to cook and preserve? What kind of diet do you personally enjoy and feel is good for you? I raise tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, green beans, garlic, Swiss Chard “Bright Lights” variety. Photo: Ginger Dawson zucchini, and cucumbers among other things; I ooking back to January, you rememalways have the time to deal with all of it, ber that being in the house all of the one way or another. But I always like to fine time really got old. Cabin fever really tune my choices. I feel that greens are very had its claws in you. Your thoughts good for you and well, I just really LIKE turned to gardening, of course, and just them. I attribute this to an early devotion when you were at your most vulnerable, to my favorite cartoon character, Popeye. you were inundated with a crushing amount With spinach, Popeye saved the day and of seed catalogues in the mailbox. Olive Oyl’s honor was preserved again! It was time to plan the new years’s Though I don’t believe I had a clear picture garden! It was easy to get overly ambitious of exactly what “honor” meant at the age and be swayed by every catalogue’s pitch of six. and every glorious picture. The choices What is a good way to incorporate were overwhelming. Which tomatoes? greens into the overall garden plan? Which peppers? Which eggplant? Before I have raised spinach. It is an early you knew it, you had a list that a team of season crop, as it can’t tolerate the heat migrant workers couldn’t keep up with. and bright sun of mid-summer. It is very Of course you will be planting toeasy to grow, but, before you are ready matoes, peppers, beans, garlic, etc... But for it to be over, it’s over. And generally by let’s stop for just a moment RIGHT NOW that time I am very busy getting the rest of
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the garden going. What is a good substitution for spinach? What ones will be able to last an entire season? New Zealand Spinach is a good choice. Not really a true spinach, it has the taste and culinary uses of regular spinach. The leaves are tender, slightly succulent in appearance, and grow on a short vining stem. In warmer climates, it is perennial. Wouldn’t that be great?! But, those of us here in zone 6 will have to be contented with annual plantings... (shoot! No rest for the wicked). This plant is very easy to grow and doesn’t suffer much at all from any diseases or insect attack. I was happy with New Zealand Spinach, but it really was too much to deal with in conjunction with a full planting of Swiss Chard. I had greens coming out of my ears and it was overwhelming. This year, I planted only Swiss Chard. It really is my favorite green. I have a sentimental bias for it. It was my Grandfather’s favorite. He was an old school gardener of epic proportion. You can cook with it just as you would spinach, kale, or any other type of green. It’s only comparable drawback is that it isn’t that great eaten fresh in salads. But, that’s about it. Swiss Chard is easy to grow. You direct-seed it in spring after the last frost, usually right around Mother’s Day (let that be your rule of thumb). I have found that it is a good idea to cover the rows right after planting so that the birds don’t make a buffet out of it. Trust me, the little monsters will, if you don’t take precautions. I use a combination of a type of grid fencing folded into a long tent and then covered with a fiberglass window screen. You can buy this stuff at the hardware store. I prefer it to other garden fabrics. The screen lets in the sun and rain easily, and is infinitely durable. I also like the fact that it is easy to
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see through. It is important to monitor you garden’s progress, and the easier it is to do this, the better. Honestly, you really should check your plants at least once a day. Successful gardening takes dedication. It takes dedication and the willingness to fail… many times. I have done that… the failing, I mean… many times. Take heed and benefit from my past failures. I’m doing this for mankind. We don’t ALL have to suffer. But, honestly, a gardener (being an independent cuss, generally) always seems to have to find his/her own way, so carry on and learn from those mistakes! When the chard starts to push against the tent, just remove it and let it grow. You can start harvesting when the outer leaves are of a size that looks right to you. There are several ways to harvest chard. I, personally, start trimming off the outer leaves when they are roughly a foot long in size. They will get very large and have stems the thickness of a stalk of celery, but usually I can’t wait that long. If you look closely down into the center of each plant, you will see little leaves starting to make their way. This will continue for the rest of the season. Swiss chard gives a big payoff for the effort. In the future, I plan on experimenting with kale and other greens. It is the experimentation and tinkering with gardening that keeps me engaged. I hope, however, that I will remember to refrain from planting every member of the greens family in one season. Now, where am I going to hide these notes?
By ginger dawson
Good, good, good vibrations
COLUMN: HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Got ten minutes a day? enon that makes walking nature’s medicine is also why standing on a low-intensity vibration plate can be so beneficial. When feeding vibration along the long bones of the body for just a few minutes each day, research has documented improvements in:
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hat if standing on a vibrating plate for 10 minutes a day could help you with a host of health issues? I have been recommending this modality for many years now, and the research around it just gets more exciting each day. The backstory. In response to astronauts’ rapid bone loss when in space, 25 years ago NASA-funded research of vibration for healing went into full swing. At that time, vibration was already well known for its damaging effects. For example, when subjected to vibrations over 1 g-force, joint damage and neurovestibular disorders occur. Truck and race car drivers, fighter pilots, and jack hammer operators know that extreme vibration is not a good thing. Yet, the muscles in a healthy body contract and release (vibrate) about 30 times per second during walking. With each heel strike, a little less than one g-force is channeled up through the body. This phenom-
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Musculoskeletal pain. Research is now expanding into how vibration may help with spinal cord injuries, bone grafts (hip replacements, spinal fusions, etc.) and even challenging neurological issues such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis. How does it work? In studying the cellular response to vibration, researchers found that when low-intensity vibration mimics the contractile characteristics of healthy muscle, a biologically relevant signal is sent to adult stem cells. These stem cells have a choice to become fat, muscle, bone, or cartilage cells. Instead of choosing to be fat cells,
than 1 g-force regardless of Hz or exposure time.
• Many vibration plates on the
market range up to 8 Gs. You may have stood on one of these in your chiropractor’s office, holistic center or fitness facility. There is nothing gentle about these. Bigger is not always better. This is particularly true when it comes to vibration.
• Safe vibration levels have been well studied and documented by OSHA, NIOSH, CDC, ISO and others.
• For some people, walking doesn’t provide the all the stimulus they
BY Cynthia M. Allen Cynthia Allen is a partner in Future Life Now which specializes in wellbeing and growth. She is an expert in walking, joint health and just about anything related to movement as a Certified Bones for Life Trainers and Feldenkrais Practitioner. Reach her at 513.541.5720, www.futurelifenow. com, or email her at CynthiaAllen@ futurelifenow.com.
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events calendar – AUGUST
FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND NORTHSIDE THIS MONTH. Northside Branch of the Cincinnati Public Northside Branch of the Cincinnati Public Every Thursday – Karaoke with Bree @ ONGOING EVENTS: First Monday – Northside Business Association Monthly Meeting @ Happen, Inc. 4201 Hamilton Ave. (6PM) The Northside Business Association is a resource for all Northside Businesses and works to continually improve the neighborhood. More info: call 513-5414745 or email: bdemske@el`la.net
Third Monday (Fourth Monday January and
February) – Northside Community Council Monthly Meeting @ McKie Rec Center 1655 Chase Ave. (7PM) Get involved with issues that directly affect our community! The NCC is a volunteer, community-based organization that provides an opportunity for all individuals in the community to participate in Northside’s present and to chart Northside’s future.
Every other Monday – The Qtet @ Northside
Tavern 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9PM) Influences range from Miles Davis to Van Halen. Jazz. Front room. Cost: Free www.northsidetav.com
Every other Monday – Northside Jazz
Ensemble @ Northside Tavern 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9PM) From Funk, Reggae and Soul to Rock, Free Jazz, Blues and straightahead Jazz and back again, this tight fourpiece puts familiar tunes in a brand new bag. Jazz. Front room. Cost: Free. www.northsidetav.com
Every Monday – The Marburg Collective @
The Comet 4579 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Indie/Jazz. www.cometbar.com
Every Monday – Adult Pictionary w/ Steven
Walls (Vampire Weekend at Bernie’s) @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Game Show/Comedy www.thechameleonclub.com
Every Monday – Trivia @ Northside Tavern
4163 Hamilton Ave. (8PM) Cost: Free. www. sexytimekaraoke.com
Every Monday – Bomb’s Away Comedy Open Mic @ Mayday (8PM) Cost: Free. 4227 Spring Grove Ave. www.maydaynorthside.com
Every Tuesday – Movies & Games @ Northside Branch of the Cincinnati Public Library 4219 Hamilton Ave. (3PM) For information, call 513-369-4449 Every Tuesday – Teen Movie Madness @ 16 vol. 1 | Issue 11 AUG 14’
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Library 4219 Hamilton Ave. (3PM) Ages 5-12. For info call 513-369-4449
Every Tuesday – Zumba @ McKie Center (6PM) 1655 Chase Avenue. ”If you are perfect don’t come”- you’ll ruin our demographic.
Every Wednesday – Northside Farmers Market @ Hoffner Park 4104 Hamilton Ave. (4-7PM) This twelve-month market brings tri-state farmers to the city of Cincinnati to sell their produce, meat, eggs, crafts and fruit. NFM prides itself on bringing fresh and locally produced food to the vibrant community of Northside. More info: www. northsidefm.org
Every Tuesday – Bike Night @ The Comet 4579 Hamilton Ave. (7pm) Motorcycle enthusiasts gathering. Free. Bikes, Burritos and Brews. www.cometbar.com Every Tuesday – Artist In Residency: Kate Wakefield @ The Comet 4579 Hamilton Ave. (10pm) Free. Indie/Folk. www.cometbar.com Every Tuesday – Cinthesizer Live Podcast @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave. (7pm) Free. Electronic. www.thechameleonclub.com Every Tuesday – Technodrome Tuesday w/ Immortal Meteor @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave. (10pm) Free. Hip Hop. www. thechameleonclub.com Every Tuesday – Trivia Tuesday @ Mayday
(8PM) Trivia every Tuesday, with prizes and specials. Cost: Free. 4227 Spring Grove Ave. www.maydaynorthside.com
Third Tuesday– Square Dance @ Northside
Every Wednesday – Live Acoustic Wednesdays @ Bistro Grace 4034 Hamilton Ave (6:30-9pm) we support local events, breweries and musicians. We are centrally located in thre Northside. We have quality food at reasonable prices and a full bar. We offer happy hour prices, drink specials and half off wines. Come join our friendly staff and enjoy our beautiful patio. Free. BistroGrace.com Every Wednesday – Hump Day Karaoke @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave. (8pm) Free. Karaoke. www.thechameleonclub.com Every Wednesday – Sexy Time Live Band Karaoke @ Northside Tavern 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9PM) Live band karaoke. Back room. Cost: Free. www.sexytimekaraoke.com
Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. (8-10:30 pm) All dances taught. Live music by the Northside Volunteers. Beer on tap. Suggested donation $5-10 to caller. It’s hip, it’s what’s happening. Each month features a different local / regional caller and live old-time music and dance. Historic tavern, resonate wooden floor for dancers, small stage for all-volunteer band. July 15 – Calling by Local Yokels (Russ Childers, Judy Waldron, Susan McElroyMarcus, Mike White)
Third Wednesday – Learning Lab Gathering
First wednesday– The Chris Comer Trio @
Every Thursday – International Folk Dancing
The Listing Loon 4124 Hamilton Ave. (8PM) A piano based jazz trio. Cost: Free. More info: www.ChrisComerTrio.com
Every Wednesday – Open Shop @ Mobo Bicycle CoOp 1415 Knowlton Ave. (69PM) Come work on your bike. For info: mobobicyclecoop.org or mobobicyclecoop@ gmail.com Every Wednesday – Kreative Kids @
hosted by Starfire @ McKie Center (6PM) 1655 Chase Avenue. Citizens are gathering every month to meet-up over community building and inclusion. The gatherings are a springboard for people’s ideas around community related projects, as well as opportunities to learn from local citizens. Hosted by Starfire, free, and open to all. Each gathering begins with a potluck. For information Sarah@starfirecouncil.org
@ Clifton Community Arts Center, 7-9 PM. Line/circle dances from Eastern Europe/ Middle East. No partners necessary, no experience necessary. Teaching available. For information, call 541-6306 or e-mail kspencer1@zoomtown.com. Cost $3.
Every Thursday – Slow and Steady Bike Ride @ Leaves from Hoffner Park 4104 Hamilton Avenue (7PM) Cost: Free. Join this welcoming and easy bike ride.
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Boswell’s, 1686 Blue Rock. (8pm) Free. Great food, great drinks, great karaoke! www.facebook.com/hotwheelsentertainment
Every Thursday –The D.B. Jazz Duete @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave. (7pm) Free. Jazz. www.thechameleonclub.com Every first & third Thursday – Comma
Comma Chameleon (Comedy Night) @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. www.thechameleonclub.com
Every SECOND & Fourth THURSDAY – Throwback Thursday w/ AP (Night Bees / Counterfeit Money Machine) @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave. (8pm) Free. Poetry / Live 90’s Music Videos. www. thechameleonclub.com LAST Thursday – Folk & Fiction @ The Listing Loon 4124 Hamilton Ave. (6-11PM) Reading and musical performances. Cost: Free. More info: facebook.com/folkandfiction final friday – cartRAGE (Chip-tunes) @
The Chameleon Club, 4114 Hamilton Ave. (9PM) Free. Electronic / Chiptunes. www. thechameleonclub.com
Every SATURDAY – Zumba @ McKie
Center (12PM) 1655 Chase Avenue. ”If you are perfect don’t come”- you’ll ruin our demographic.
Every Saturday – International Folk Dancing
@ Twin Towers’ Hader Room (8-10:30 PM). Line and circle dances from Eastern Europe/Middle East. No partners necessary, no experience necessary. Teaching available 8-9 PM. For information, call 541-6306 or e-mail kspencer1@zoomtown.com. Cost: $5. 5343 Hamilton Ave.
Every Second Saturday – Northside Second Saturdays (6-10PM) Come see art, shop, imbibe and eat in one of Cincinnati’s most creative and diverse neighborhoods. Featuring new art openings, later hours, bar drink specials, interactive events and promotions that vary monthly with participating businesses. Every Second Saturday – Hook & Ladder (Vinyl Night) w/ Margaret Darling (The Seedy Seeds, Devout Wax) @ Chameleon 4114 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Vinyl / Variety.
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Every Second Saturday – Galaxie Art
Show & Skate Park Fundraiser w/ Chris Luessen, Jill Cleary, & More @ Chameleon 4114 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Galaxie Skate Shop, 4202 Hamilton Ave. (6pm) Free. Art. galaxieskateshop.blogspot.com
Every Second Saturday – Basement Reggae w/ Abiyah & Grover @ The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Reggae. www. cometbar.com first sundays– Bulletville @ Northside
Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Live music. Front room. Free. www.northsidetav.com
third sundays– DJ Harv @ Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Front room. Free. www.northsidetav.com Final sundays– The Tillers @ Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Live music. Front room. Free. www.northsidetav.com Every Sunday– Comet Bluegrass Allstars @
The Comet. (7:30PM & 9PM) The Comet house band plays two sets every Sunday. Cost: Free. 4579 Hamilton Ave.
Final sundays – Bummer Night w/ John Hays @ Chameleon 4114 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Folk/Punk/Songwrite www. thechameleonclub.com Weekdays –– OPEN STUDIO @ Happen,
Inc. 4201 Hamilton Avenue. 3:30 - 7:30PM (Tue.-Thu.) & 10am - 5PM (Sat.)
UPCOMING EVENTS: Friday, August 1, Drugstore Audio & Pluto Revolts @ Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Indie/Rock. www.northsidetav. com Thursday, August 7, What to Do When You Know What to Do But Can’t Get Yourself to Do It @ Future Life Now, 4138 Hamilton Avenue., Suite B (5:30-7:30pm). $75. Register at 513541-5720. www.futurelifenow.com Friday, August 8, Lucas Brode, Jennifer Simone, & Mr. Akimbo @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton
Ave., Free. Indie/Solo. www.thechameleonclub. com Saturday, August 9, The Harlequins, Lemon Sky, & Mardou @ Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Indie/Rock. www. northsidetav.com Friday, August 15, Head In The Louds & Ziggity Boo @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave., Free. Hip-hop. www.thechameleonclub. com Saturday, August 16, Northside Skate Park Benefit: Strange Mechanics, Heretics of Funk, Dealer, Wonky Tonk, Eugenius, Abiyah, Night Bees, Juan Cosby, Mr. Pointy @ Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Indie/Jam/Hip-hop. www.northsidetav.com Thursday, August 21, Healing Effects of Lowintensity Vibration @ Future Life Now, 4138 Hamilton Avenue., Suite B (6:00-7:30pm). FREE. Register at 513-541-5720. www. futurelifenow.com
thechameleonclub.com Friday, August 22, Brian Olive @ Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Indie/Rock. www.northsidetav.com Saturday, August 30, 80’s Night w/ DJ Zulu @ Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave., Free. 80’s/Dance/VJ. www.thechameleonclub.com Saturday, August 30, The Cliftones @ Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave. (9pm) Free. Reggae. www.northsidetav.com
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Happen Northside: Happen’s Kid Film Critics
Reviews of THE MUMMY (1999)
““I was terrified. I liked the black and white one bette” -Kayla “It was a lot different than the other one. It was bit more scary and the bugs were really creepy. The mummy looked a lot scarier and it wasn’t even wrapped up” -Sweet Pea “ I did not like the fight on the bus. I did not like the fight at the beginning. I did not like the bugs. I did not like the camels. The original movie was less scary than the remake ” -Victoria
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ast month, Happen’s Kids Critics failed to fall sway to the supernatural charms of the original 1932 version of The Mummy, starring the legendary Boris Karloff, so for August, it was time to jump forward, 67 years to investigate the Stephen Sommers remake. Rather than focusing exclusively on the story of Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), the ancient high priest cursed for his forbidden love, this update sets its
sights on the swashbuckling adventures of a roguish soldier (Brendan Fraser) who reluctantly agrees to lead a beautiful scholar (Rachel Weisz) to the secret tomb - of course, they find themselves racing against a team of mercenary treasure hunters eager to claim the riches within. Accidents will happen, and before long, the soldier and the scholar must figure out how to prevent Imhotep from gaining complete control over limitless powers and unleashing them on the world. Let Happen’s Kids Critics reveal to you whether or not this edition of The Mummy is worth getting wrapped up in - before the release in 2016 of another reboot of the franchise. - TT Stern-Enzi, Cincinnati Film Critic
Each month, Happen’s Kid Film Critics received their own official Happen film critic packet and a press badge. TT Stern-Enzi, Cincinnati film critic, provided insight about the film and guided the children as they wrote this month’s film reviews. Read the reviews, and be sure to watch The Mummy (1999) ART ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN 4201 Hamilton Ave (& Chase) HOURS: 3:30 - 7:30PM (Tue.-Thu.) & 10am - 5PM (Sat.) www.happeninc.org (513)751-2345
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