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October 2019 BLINK® Transforms Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Oct. 10-13 MAYOR’S WELCOME Dear Friends: On behalf of the great City of Cincinnati, I am delighted to welcome you to our region! Cincinnati is in the midst of a booming renaissance and I am honored you have chosen to visit. Our 52 diverse neighborhoods, each with its own fascinating architecture, culture, business center, and personality, are sure to make you enjoy your stay. We have invested billions of dollars in recent development to transform our city into a world-class destination rich in things to do stretching from The Banks to College Hill. We are cultivating vibrant places to live, develop, and grow, and I assure you are visiting a city with much to take pride in. Key Magazine Cincinnati is a great resource for learning about the many attractions we have to offer in the area. With top-rated museums, theaters, and a top-five zoo in the nation, we are confident there is something for everyone. We are honored to welcome thousands of visitors among our guests each year, and know your decision to visit the Queen City will not leave you disappointed. Thank you for coming to Cincinnati. I look forward to the reviews of your wonderful stay. Sincerely, John Cranley Mayor, City of Cincinnati 4 KEYCINCINNATI.COM OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE OCTOBER 2019 VOL. 75 NO. 10 Mayor’s Welcome . 4 Cover story . 7 What’s Going On . 8 Conventions . 10 Benefit of the Month . 12 Restaurant of the Month . 13 Destination of the Month . 14 Event of the Month . 15 Greater Cincinnati Area Map . 16-17 Downtown Map . 18 Exhibit of the Month . 19 Key Magazine Real Estate . 21 Over The Rhine Map . 22 Downtown Dining . 23 Central Dining . 24 Northern Dining . 26 Kentucky Dining . 26 Shopping Guide . 27 Art Galleries . 28 Published Monthly by: Patty Youkilis ............... Publisher Barbara Rothstein ..... .Account Manager Beth Kotzin .................... 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If you are run- ning low of the current month’s issue, please call 513- 235-7965 for re-stock. 6 KEYCINCINNATI.COM COVER STORY BLINK® to transform Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky owntown Cincinnati is a beautiful place; and awe that BLINK brings. from walking on the riverfront parks and BLINK started only two years ago in 2017, when crossing the Purple People Bridge over the two separate organizations, Brave Berlin and The OhioD River…. to the beautiful architecture by Over- AGAR presented idea concepts for an outdoor light the-Rhine and Findlay Market. festival to Tim Maloney of the Haile Foundation. Malo- From October 10th until the 13th, down- ney combined these concepts, and BLINK was born. town Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will be Rich Walburg, spokesperson for BLINK, de- transformed into a beautiful outdoor art museum. scribes the unique opportunity BLINK brings for the Spanning more than 30 city blocks, BLINK is one of city of Cincinnati, “Cincinnati is a creative, inclusive the nation’s largest light, art, and projection mapping and innovative future city. BLINK is a monumental events, and is completely free to the public. event that showcases all that our region has to offer. Featuring light-based sculptures and installa- Because it’s free and open to the public, people from tions, brand-new art murals, and interactive art, around our region, the nation and the globe will BLINK is illuminated by ArtsWave. ArtsWave is a local come together in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky organization that supports hundreds of art projects to enjoy a shared moment of art and light.” and organizations through impact-based grants. BLINK is produced by The AGAR, ArtWorks, For four days, from 7 until 11 P.M., downtown Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Foun- Cincinnati will transform into a one-of-a- kind place dation, Jr/U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati in the world. As BLINK is the only outdoor art event of USA Regional Chamber. For more information, maps, its kind, during these four days, Cincinnati will attract and many other resources, visit BLINK’S website, people from all over the world that want to come and BlinkCincinnati.com. witness the magic, and enjoy the shared inspiration 7 KEYCINCINNATI.COM WHAT’S GOING ON IN OCTOBER ARONOFF CENTER Jidenna: 10/20 ART BEYOND FOR THE ARTS Clique Night: 10/21 BOUNDARIES 650 Walnut Street UFO: 10/22 1410 Main Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 That Arena Rock Show-Big Cincinnati, OH 45202 A Night With Janis Joplin: 10/1 Hair Halloween: 10/25 513-421-8726 Bryan Stevenson: 10/2 JB Smoove: 10/26 Them: 10/1-11/8 Assia Live In Concert: 10/4 Loud Luxury: 10/28 AC2 Live: An Intimate Evening Ice Nine Kills: 10/30 Alias Grace:10/1-10/27 with Anderson Cooper & Andy Chris Lane: 10/31 The Lifespan of a Fact: 10/19- Cohen: 10/4 10/30 What Moves Us 7: 10/6 CINCINNATI BALLET MasterChef Junior Live: 10/7 COMPANY CINCINNATI POPS Jersey Boys: 10/15-10/20 1555 Central Parkway ORCHESTRA The Mersey Beatles: 50 Years Cincinnati, OH 45214 1241 Elm Street of Abbey Road: 10/17 513-621-5219 Cincinnati, OH 45202 That Golden Girls Show! A The Wizard of Oz: 10/25-11/3 General Information: 513-621- Puppet Parody: 10/19-10/20 1919 or Box Office: 513-381- Dream State: 10/19 CINCINNATI BENGALS 3300 An Evening with David Sedaris: vs. Arizona Cardinals: 10/6 America’s Wonders in 3D: 10/21 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 10/20 10/4-10/6 Express Urban Appalachian Showcase: 10/24 CINCINNATI CHAMBER CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE Robert Dubac’s Book of ORCHESTRA COMPANY Moron: 10/25-10/26 105 West 4th St. 719 Race Street Suite 314 Cincinnati, OH 45202 BELTERRA CASINO & HOTEL Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 777 Belterra Drive 513-723-1182 Titus Andronicus: 10/9-10/30 Florence, Indiana 47020 CCO+VAE: Vivaldi and Faure: 812-427-7777 10/18 CINCINNATI SYMPHONY Three Dog Night: 10/5 ORCHESTRA 38 Special: 10/19 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CTR. 1241 Elm Street 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45202 BOGART’S Cincinnati, OH 45203 General Information: 513-621- 2621 Vine St. 513-287-7000 1919 or Box Office: 513-381- Cincinnati, OH 45219 In the Audubon Tradition: 3300 513-872-8801 opens 9/13 Dvorak New World Symphony: Yung Gravy: 10/1 Destination Moon: The Apollo 10/25-10/26 Catfish & The Bottlemen: 10/2 11 Mission: opens 9/28 Cody Johnson: 10/3 CINCINNATI ZOO The Four Horsemen: The CINCINNATI OPERA 3400 Vine Street Ultimate Tribute to Metallica: 1243 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 10/4 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-281-4700 U2 Revue: 10/5 Nothing in October The Drunken Botanist: 10/4 Hardy: 10/10 HallZOOween: 10/5-10/27 Who’s Bad-Ultimate Michael CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE Zoo Brew: 10/10 Jackson Tribute: 10/11 IN THE PARK Thane Maynard’s Night of Here Come the Mummies: 962 Mt. Adams Circle Stories: 10/26 10/12 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Taking Back Sunday: 10/18- 513-421-3888 (Box Office) 10/19 Once on This Island: 10/1-10/6 8 KEYCINCINNATI.COM WHAT’S GOING ON CONTINUED CONTEMPORARY ARTS CTR. A Bread Maker’s Garden: 9/1- The Poetry of Nature: Hudson 44 E. 6th St. 10/20 River School Landscapes from Cincinnati, OH 45202 the New-York Historical 513-345-8400 MILLER GALLERY Society: 10/5-1/12/20 Saya Woolfalk: 7/12-10/27 2715 Erie Ave. Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: Cincinnati, OH 45208 TAFT THEATER 7/12-10/27 513-871-4420 317 E. 5th St. Jens Schwarz: 9/20-10/27 Art Couture: Stephen Wilson: Cincinnati, OH 45202 Robert Colescott: 9/20-1/12/20 9/19-11/2 513-232-6220 Sandra Cinto: 10/1-7/24/20 Million Dollar Quartet: 10/2 MUSIC HALL Nate Bargatze: 10/5 ENSEMBLE THEATRE 1241 Elm St. Casper the Friendly Musical: CINCINNATI Cincinnati, OH 45202 10/12-10/13; 10/18-10/20 1127 Vine St. 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Billy Gardell: 10/20 Cincinnati, OH 45202 The World Famous Glenn Together Live: 10/23 513-421-3555 Miller Orchestra: 10/2 Ben Folds: 10/24 Sex and Education: 10/15- Spooky Tunes with the Spine Rhett Miller: 10/25 10/26 Tingling Mighty Wurlitzer: Trisha Yearwood: 10/26 10/30 Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly: GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB The Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream Tour: 8410 Market Place Lane NEW RIFF DISTILLERY 10/28 Cincinnati, OH 45242 24 Distillery Way Boz Scaggs: 10/30 513-984-9288 Newport , KY 41073 Ramon Rivas: 10/3-10/6 859-261-7433 UC COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY Ms. Pat: 10/10-10/13 Riff & Racing: 10/20 OF MUSIC Annie Lederman: 10/17-10/20 Shake N Stir: 10/22 W. Corry St. and Jefferson Sam Evans: 10/24-10/27 Ave. NEWPORT AQUARIUM Cincinnati, OH 45221 HEBREW UNION COLLEGE: 1 Aquarium Way 513-556-4183 SKIRBALL MUSEUM Newport, KY 41071 Lady Windermere’s Fan: 10/2- 3101 Clifton Avenue Mermaids & Pirates: 10/1- 10/6 Cincinnati, OH 45220 10/14 The Curious Incident of the 513-221-1875 Mermaid Cove: 10/1-10/14 Dog in the Night-Time: 10/17- Mermaid Meet & Greet: 10/1- 10/20 HOLLYWOOD CASINO 10/14 42nd Street: 10/24-10/27 777 Hollywood Blvd.