Mobo Bicycle Coop
Steve's new Price Hill home
Steve's new Price Hill home
Originally uploaded by cincinnatista.
After seeing every piece of available real estate in the city. Steve has a new home. And what a home it is! Congrats on the new digs.
The Polyphonic Spree - The Quest For The Rest
The Polyphonic Spree - The Quest For The Rest. I finally made it.
Communcation
Tech Support: ’I need you to right-click on the Open Desktop.’
Customer: ‘OK.’
Tech Support: ’Did you get a pop-up menu?’
Customer: ‘No.’
Tech Support: ’OK. Right-Click again. Do you see a pop-up menu ?’
Customer: ‘No.’
Tech Support: ’OK, sir. Can you tell me what you have done up until this point?’
Customer: ’Sure. You told me to write ‘click’ and I wrote ‘click’.’
Parker Flats may 6, 2008
Parker Flats may 6, 2008
Originally uploaded by cincinnatista.
Balcony railings installed on the 2nd floor! Windows almost complete. Drywall starting. Thanks 5chw4r7z!
Laurel Court
Laurel Court
Originally uploaded by ekalb.
Check out the opulence of Laurel Court, College Hill, Cincinnati.
LaurelCourt.com
Laurel Court
Building-Cincinnati.com highlighteed the tours for Laurel Court this Sunday. Friends of mine live only a few doors down from the mansion in College Hill. I have passed by the large iron gates at the street many times. As well as heard many stories about the retractable glass roof over the center courtyard. And seriously grand interiors. I plan on taking the 3:00 pm tour this Sunday. Anyone else want to go?
Photos from LaurelCourt.com
Cement slides, Beaver poop and stars
City Kin posted a photo of one of Cincinnati's cement slides. As a kid one of my favorite places was the Alms Park cement slide that followed the incline of the hillside. It appears that the city has possibly renovated the slide at Burnet Woods? The renovation of the nature center looks interesting. Never have seen Beaver poop before. I really do not review poop to determine it's origin. I usually step over it.
Thinking about being a kid again. It seems the Wolf Planetarium that used to be in the old Natural History Museum at Eden Park. (Where WCPO is located now on Gilbert). Is now located in Burnett Woods at the Nature Center. This upcoming event might be a neat thing to see. It's only $2.00.
May 16th, 2008
Wolff Planetarium Show in Burnet Woods
Date and Time: May. 16th at 07:00 PM to May. 16th at 08:00 PM
Location: Burnet Woods
Description: Hercules Isn't Too Bright - Come join us at Trailside Nature Center for an introduction to the Spring constellations and some of the legends connected to them. Programs are open to adults and children ages 5 and older accompanied by an adult. Seating is limited; please call 751-3679 for reservations. Fee: $2.00 per person. Public planetarium shows presented by Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory. Planetarium programs are available to school classes and groups by appointment; call 321-6070 for school reservations; 751-3679 for after-school groups.
Chicago Weekend
Had a great time in Chicago this past weekend. Rode Megabus so did not have to worry about parking and saved some gas money. I had heard bad things about it but found none of the issues mentioned affected the trip. The only annoyance were some women early in the trip that felt that everyone needed to hear their conversation as if it were a school field trip. Stayed at the W downtown. But now know that the train goes right past early in the morning. Scared the crap out of me hearing a train roaring past the building at breakneck speed. But the bed itself made up for the train annoyance. Pure luxury. Drew and I had a shopping spree at H&M. I ended up buying a pin stripe suit. I hate pin stripes, but this suit is too nice for the price.
My friends Jason and Alex were a blast to hang out with Friday evening. They were more than generous in buying dinner for Drew and I at Jack's restaurant. Toting us right from the hotel door in the rain. I look forward to seeing their new digs once it is complete. We got a taste of the place driving up past the Park and to the lobby of this huge building. It will be spectacular. And probably finished even before I get a move in date for Parker Flats.
Every time I am in downtown Chicago I find some new building that influences my excitement for city living. During the day I think I walked past the post office at least several times. It looks like a fairly simple modern building but on a much larger scale than usual. What was truly dramatic was seeing it at night lit up. The huge modern glass box became this museum sculpture come to life. The building is the size of a Cincinnati city block. Yet there seems to be no interior supports. It is two stories, but only the first level has offices. Leaving the dramatic open space above offering views across the business labyrinth within. Of course I did not have my camera in hand!
Drew took me for my first Sukiyaki at a restaurant. They put all the fresh ingredients in a cook pot right on the table. It was delicious. Earlier in the day we had been checking out all the second hand shops in Wicker Park. Who knew you could get $26 for a used t-shirt? There was some interesting items. I bet Cincinnati probably has better offerings for less. Only not located all on one street. We did stop by the Marc Jacobs store. Had some interesting retail displays of huge colorful galoshes placed all over the store. Must be a Chicago thing. We then stopped by Crate and Barrel's CB2 store. I am in love with one of the beds that I had seen in their catalog. But that is now nixed due to a footboard issue and foot hangover the mattress requirements.
Unfortunately I had been careless with my packing. I have no idea where it happened, but somehow during my packing and arriving in Chicago I lost the print out for tickets to see Margaret Cho. Totally sucks. I am usually good about double checking everything before and after I arrive on a trip. This time I was so excited and leaving in the early morning I failed to do any of the travel checklists I usually do. I know it made it into the bag. But I was not careful re-checking once I got other items in/out of the same location. Since I did not buy the tickets directly from Ticket Master. Plus the person I bought them from was out of town on their own vacation. Tina Fey had to entertain with her new movie Baby Mama.
The last day was spent at the Magnificent mile. It was a bit overcast, but manageable for Chicago's overly windy stormy days. Checked out the river and made a friend. On a whim, stopped in the Burton store and bought myself the coolest Jacket at 40% off. Now I have a reason to enjoy Spring rain. Thanks to Chad giving us the luxury ride home from the bus when we arrived back in town. And a big thanks to the boyfriend for having to drag me around as well as follow me on my whims.
IMGP2790
IMGP2790
Originally uploaded by erinmarie5767.
Pictures on the internet can show up anywhere!
Cincinnati Streetcars!
Yes! Cincinnati will once again have streetcars. City Council approved to move forward with the plan. One of the only arguments against streetcars that peaked my interest was someone that disagreed with using Portland, Oregon's streetcars as an example. Saying that much of the development happening around the streetcar lines there was already in planning. That Portland's streetcars had little to do with it's success. After investigating and reading a bit more I disagree with that assessment. Cincinnati already is far ahead from where Portland was in their development planning when they began their streetcar. Cincinnati's destinations for a streetcar are far more advanced and interesting than the empty warehouse district that eventually became Portland's successful Pearl district. We boast two massive sports stadiums where thousands of out-of-town visitors with millions of dollars to spend. A streetcar will provide the opportunity to explore the city without hassle. One of the best ways to promote development over an area is to offer an unchanging Streetcar route. Developers have been staking out the Brewery district north of Findley Market. Providing a great potential tourist destination with the famous Rookwood Pottery within the same few blocks. What better way for sports fans to finish a game than to visit the Brewery District on the other end of the Streetcar route! Already the Gateway Quarter with it's new shops and Art Academy have radically transformed the Vine Street entrance to Over The Rhine. Adding to the new mix is the Performing Arts School being built with newly restored Washington Park across from the impressive Music Hall. There are more destinations and interesting places to visit than many cities twice Cincinnati's size. There is a short list of cities that offer Ten different live theatre venues all within walking distance to each other. Unfortunately there are many locals that fail to take advantage or appreciate what Cincinnati offers them today. I expect many of them will regret they did not make the investment when they had the opportunity to do so in their very own city. In fact Drew just noticed a building renovation that offered reasonably priced condos in OTR. I looked up the owner of the property and found that it was a San Francisco developer. Hmmm. People wake up. Your city is changing without you. Pretty soon it will be filled with people moving from out of town that appreciate what great city living is all about. Then the local stories will be "I remember when you could not pay someone to buy property in OTR and now no one can afford it".
Delivery
Today I am expecting a delivery from UPS. I have waited over six months to finally get it! The UPS driver had better wake me up when it arrives. UPS drivers like to fill out the "be back tomorrow" form and leave it on the door without even knocking or ringing the doorbell. Causing me to drive to UPS directly to pick it up myself. Frustrating. Fed Ex has been much better about actually delivering packages.
Zona at Hathaway's Cincinnati
The finest breakfast/lunch lady in the city! Sit down a spell at her counter in Hathaway's Cafe. Located in the Carew Tower. Zona will take care of you.
Zona at Hathaway's Cincinnati
Originally uploaded by ekalb.
Brewery District
Lots of things happening in Over The Rhine concerning the "Brewery District". I had a notice from the city in 2006 that my property at the edge of the neighborhood had changed status from manufacturing to residential mix. This would allow the old empty brewery buildings to be turned into residential housing rather than manufacturing only. It looks like it really is happening now. I missed the Clyffside kickoff where they presented the new Ohio Historial marker. As well as the FREE BEER! I love the felt marker "Master Plan" showing the route for the Street Car. But I also approve of the marker for re-creating the Bellevue incline up to Clifton.
Spring Clean
I have so much to do around the apartment it is insane. I have been avoiding tackling all the projects because they seem so overwhelming. I really want to get the apartment clean and organized. Especially since my move to Parker Flats will be sometime this summer. No, I still do not have any specifics on that date. But progress looks much more promising than it has in the past. I know once I start putting things in order I will catch that cleaning bug. Then it will be much more motivating. The what, when, where and how is the issue.
80 %
I stopped working out a couple of weeks ago because my elbow was giving me problems. I had gone to the doctor and he recommended that I keep from doing movements that caused pain. Duh. As well as putting ice pack on it and taking aspirin as needed. I could get a cortisone shot that would help the healing process. But it is very painful. So I have avoided the needle. I did return to my trainer last week. But it turns out that the training that day was going through serious workout challenges that tested the limits on my body. I became ill during and after the workout. What was stupid of me is that I had been sick earlier that week and the workout took a toll on me. I ended up stuck in bed miserable rather than enjoying my days off. I look forward to getting back to my workout routine, but only after I am fully well. Today I am feeling 80%.
Parker Flats April 7, 2008
Parker Flats April 7, 2008
Originally uploaded by cincinnatista.
Looks like my unit is getting windows. Hoo Ha
Adaptive Reuse Design Projects
Another cool blog that shows how stuff can be recycled into something useful. Weburbanist - recycled.
International Dance Party
International Dance Party! The full length video of this crazy and funny party machine! from Niklas Roy on Vimeo.
The Web's best free stuff
Yet another list of The Web's best free stuff | IDGSister | News | March 24, 2008 | By Preston Gralla and Erik Larkin, PC World, IDG News Service
Rembrant from the Louvre
Friday Drew and I visited the Cincinnati Art Museum to see the Masterpiece Quilts from the Shelburne Museum. Before we left we decided to also see Rembrant: Three Faces of the Master. The exhibition was just off the hall where many of the museums other Dutch works are on display. As we were reviewing the Rembrant exhibit we came upon a very large framed portrait in a sealed glass box. Wondering what the fuss was for this particular work over all the others that were out in display without cover. I looked down at the date and it said 1600. We were looking at a 400 year old painting. But even better, a work on loan from the Louvre in Paris. I was fairly astonished, but when I read SoapboxMedia.com about the USA Today article I was really impressed. The Cincinnati Art Museum is the first in the US to see this painting from the Louvre. I have some guesses as to why. As Drew stated to me, as big as the Cincinnati Art Museum is. It only has the capacity to exhibit 3% of the art works it owns. The rest is kept in storage or on loan to other musuems. But I have a guess that the museum's Dutch collection of paintings as well as it's newly hired internationally known museum director Aaron Betsky may have had some influence. Now to rub this in my co-worker's face that tell me that our Museum does not compare to museums of other cities. Apparently this year marks the Museum's 125 anniversary. A milestone only reached by 6% of all the museums in the country. A museum with a collection of sixty thousand pieces spanning six thousand years.
Union Terminal's 75th Anniversary
Cincinnati Museum Center At Union Terminal
Originally uploaded by ryanmarch7.
I am excited about Union Terminal Celebrating it's 75 Anniversary. There will be plenty of events to check out the behind the scene functions of this incredible piece of architecture.
Some interesting links:
The website for the CincinnatiMuseum.org
History of Union Terminal Wikipedia.org
Special section at the Cincinnati Enquirer
ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
March 29
High Steel Tours climb into the rafters above the Rotunda. $15; $10 members, sign up at the Heritage Program table in the Rotunda.
“Died Young,” a 29-minute WCET documentary about the terminal’s history. Free, Newsreel Theater.
Mosaic Figures Game, find the mystery mosaic figure and win passes to the museum. Free, Rotunda.
10:15 a.m.: “Gateway to the City: Cincinnati Union Terminal at 75” exhibit ribbon cutting, Ruthven Gallery. Free through Oct. 12.
11 a.m.: Opening of the terminal’s 1958 time capsule and voting on what should be in the 2008 capsule; a performance by Nick Lachey’s winning choir Team Cincinnati (minus Lachey). Free, Rotunda.
“Living Murals,” selected mural figures “speak” about their lives. Free, Rotunda.
1:30 p.m.: “Trains! Trains! We All Love Trains!,” an interactive musical for ages 4-8. Free, Losantiville Café.
3:30 p.m.: The Singing Trainmen belt out a musical journey through railroad history. Free, Reakirt Auditorium.
March 30
High Steel Tours, “Died Young,” Mosaic Figures Game and “Living Murals” continue.
1:30 p.m.: “Trains! Trains! We All Love Trains!”
3:30 p.m.: The Singing Trainmen.
April 14
“Music in the Museum” with organist Gerre Hancock on the 1929 E.M. Skinner concert organ, accompanied by May Festival Chorus. $18, Rotunda. Tickets: 513-287-7001; www.cincymuseum.org, or at the door if not sold out.
April 17
Tour the Geier Collections and Research Center, a behind-the-scenes look at artifacts not on display. Free; reservations required. 513-287-7021. 8:30-10 a.m. Also May 14 (3:30-5 p.m.), June 10 (8:30-10 a.m.), July 22 (4:30-6 p.m.).
April 19-20
Celebrating Union Terminal’s Architecture, led by docents of the Cincinnati Heritage Programs. Includes a high steel visit. $15, $10 for members, reservations required: 513-287-7021. Also May 17-18; Sept. 20-21; Oct. 11-12.
May 15
NPR’s StoryCorps mobile unit arrives today for the public to record their oral histories for free for the Library of Congress. Reservations accepted starting May 1: 800-850-4406; www.storycorps.net. Through June 7.
May 23
Free Friday gets you into all three museums 4-8 p.m. (excluding Omnimax and "Bodies" exhibit). Repeats June 27, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 12.
June 6
“Union Terminal in the 1940s: Half-Day Guided Tour” led by Heritage docents, visits the USO, Newsreel Theater, World War II exhibit, outdoor train platforms, offices of the terminal’s president and includes a ‘40s-style lunch from an authentic ’40s menu. $45 (register by May 28): 513-287-7021.
June 21-22
1940s Weekend includes adding your memories to the terminal’s oral histories collection, swing dance lessons, 1940s cars, Rotunda tours, visits to Tower A, food demonstrations based on WWII rations, ‘40s movies, cartoons and newsreels and a ‘40s-style radio program. Rotunda and High Steel tours also available, $15, $10 for members, 513-287-7021.
Oct. 10
Diamond Jubilee Gala, a black tie affair. Details to be determined.
Oct. 24
Children’s Museum celebration in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Children’s Museum’s move into the building. Continues through Nov. 4.
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