I really have no words to describe this event... and if you know me, that's no easy feat…read more It's been described as a pop up fancy dinner. Part flash mob. Part picnic. Part fancy revelry. And when it all comes together, absolutely breathtaking! It's a semi exclusive event. Word of mouth and friends of friends basically. You and your friends meet up with a smaller group of about 50 people. Then these groups meet up with 5 more groups and you're transported to the secret location for that year. That's when 1100 people this year spilled out of buses or from various downtown points and set up tables in long rows. Then proceeded to their picnic spread. There is an option to purchase baskets made by places like Orchids and Eat Well Celebrations. From what i saw they were huge! Had plenty to feed 2 and then pass some around. These will cost you though, anywhere from $60-$100. You will be lucky to get into the event itself. It's premise is friends coming together, Therefore it's a friends of friends type gathering. Those that went this year, will be given a spot next year, and they can invite one other couple. Then if there is room, it will go to a wait list. The thing that seems to stop people is the fact that you do have to pay $24 a person, plus a one time $5 membership fee, to allow you to attend the events in the future. The fee goes towards venue rental, security, entertainment, and most importantly, the liquor license that allows us to consume wine and Champagne in a public area. The most difficult yet kind of fun part, is finding everything you'll need. You're to bring a small square table (under 32x32 inches) 2 white chairs, a table cloth, nice place settings, glasses, a table setting/decorations, and a picnic basket with your dinner in it, as well as your drinks for the evening. You also are to dress all in white. They do have really nice contests though. They have a best table one, and a most elegant/creatively dresses group (of 2-4 couples); both offer a dinner for 6 cooked by chefs, such as Jean Robert of JR's Table. And then there is the most elegantly/creatively dressed couple; this prize is a trip with airfare to Antigua! This year being in Lytle park was gorgeous! Queen City tower, and the Taft museum flanking us, lights in the trees, darn near everyone with candles. You arrive in a huge group and get set up quickly. at about 7:15 napkins are waved and you start on your 3 courses. Or whatever else you've prepared. I used this as an excuse to have a little fun and indulge myself. I saw meat and cheese and fruit trays, dips and spreads and salads. Then you move on to your main course and lastly dessert. Everyone was friendly, and I saw most tables sharing with their neighbors, who most hadn't met before this evening. It was a great time, and you could take your time and just enjoy it. Then at around 9 Sparklers were lit by everyone and balloons were released. For whatever reason, this was one of the highlights of the evening. I cant put into words how beautiful it was at that moment. Then it was time to party. Champagne flowed freely, the dj was playing awesome music on the make shift dance floor and Framester was taking awesome photo booth shots! It was just so much fun, half the people didn't want to leave at 11. But sadly it was time to go as magically and quickly as we arrived. I already can't wait til next year!

Great event in Cincinnati, Ohio! Diner en Blanc was started…read morein Paris as a pop-up picnic for some friends and 25 years later has expanded all over the world. Cincinnati first experienced Diner en Blanc in 2012 and the fun of the event is its held at a secret location, no one knows the location until you arrive on the site. 2012 it was held at Lytle Park Downtown by the Taft Museum of art, a magical evening of 1,000 people in white, 2013 1,700 people enjoyed another wonderful evening in white at Washington Park and this year 2014 2,000 people took over Fountain Square for the night. Diner en Blanc everyone comes dressed in white, you bring all of your picnic supplies, table, chairs, food and drink and have a ball for an amazing evening in September in Cincinnati!

We were out exploring and we saw this awesome mural. I got home and read up on it and according to…read morethe website. "Local artist and designer Christian Dallas and one Youth Apprentice completed Reaching New Heights, a new mural inside the GE Aviation complex in Evendale, celebrating GE's commitment to active service members, veterans, and the engines that keep them safe. Our team and GE employees worked together on Dallas' design which celebrates military heritage, featuring several planes and iconic engines throughout history. Reaching New Heights is generously supported by GE Aviation."

Me. Red legs is one of the iconic mascots for mlb's team the Cincinnati reds. This piece of public…read moreart outside of the reds home stadium great American ballpark features mr redlegs statue sitting on a park bench. Very fun piece of public art that is hot spot for fun photo ops for the little kids and the big kids heading into a reds baseball game. Very cool and unique piece to add to all the wonderful statues and monuments around this stadium. Nice works by the home team and the city to be creative with the ballpark.

This annual tradition in Northside always falls 4th of July and weekend and is a complement to the…read moreNorthside 4th of July Parade. Music is great and styles vary. It very much represents the usual flair that is live music in Northside. You can find everything from acoustic, to punk, to funk, to rock! Some acts are unheard of and some are Cincinnati music must-sees. Beer selection is great and priced similar to the neighborhood bars-- not jack d up because they can. Cavalier has been the distributor the last few years so you get Urban Artifact, Mad Tree, Eight Ball, etc. Food always includes NYPD Pizza (yum!!) and the best food trucks around!! And best part? It still has the funky friendliness that embodies everything in Northside. Highly HIGHLY recommend this festival for the music-loving crowd.

Ugh. I worked a booth at this year's event, and I have to say that for a carnival there were some…read morepeople in pretty crappy moods. When I got there the organizer was biting everyone's heads off and acted like it was an inconvenience for me to be there. Then some lady cussed me out in front of her little girl for daring to advertise 'free' popcorn but requiring people to put down their email address to get it. O-kay. I know it was incredibly hot out, but jeez. I'll stick to the backyard BBQ next year.

Looking for a great area to live? The City of Southgate is located just five minutes south from…read moreDowntown Cincinnati. It boasts that small town feel with the conveniences of living close to the city. Most of the houses in Southgate were built during the 1950s, and it is easy to find some still equipped with vintage appliances and pastel colored tile bathrooms. The houses are close together, but in a way that boasts the "Wonder Years" sort of charm. Kids ride bicycles down the street. Neighbors talk to each other and are eager to lend a hand. Little girls still wear mismatched socks and camp tee shirts, rather than looking like Miley Cyrus. You can even find city council rolling up their sleeves and partaking in community projects. Having attended many of their city council meetings, the city itself is one of the best governed in Northern Kentucky. Councilmembers genuinely care about the upkeep of the city and love being involved with the community. Southgate has Memorial Day parades, dinners with the Fire Department, and a well-organized community yard sale that benefits charity, plus many other activities throughout the year. Home to the Southgate Community Center, the city utilizes this gorgeous building for cookouts, including National Night Out, which honors the city's first responders. The event allows citizens to look inside emergency vehicles and see tools used by the professionals. Southgate is also known as a National Arbor City, for its continuous work in planting new trees in public areas. Whether a resident or a visitor, Southgate is a great place to be!

The crème de la crème of suburbs, Fort Thomas is the real life Stepford: exquisite houses,…read moreperfectly manicured lawns, friendly neighbors, and joggers out exercising every hour of the day. While the sound of "suburbs" may make some cringe, this city is safe, quiet, and just a five minute drive from Downtown. What you'll find here: - Low home insurance rates, as the city has a paid fire department - Frequent visibility of police patrol - St. Elizabeth Hospital - The city's branch of the Campbell County Public Library - Fort Thomas Schools, offering some of the best education and extracurriculars in the area - Well-paved sidewalks that connect all over town. It's a very walkable community, but most of the city is residential. - A handful of local eateries: sandwich shops, coffee, fancy restaurants, and even a candy shop. - A town center filled with white-collar local businesses, from dance studios, wedding planners, lawyers and more. - The Fort Thomas Museum, focusing on the city's Civil War history. - City architecture is uniform, reflecting a cobblestone look of the 1800s. You won't find obtrusive corporate signs here. - Grand, luxurious mansions, 1800s homes, and upscale apartments. - Gated properties and nuclear families Downsides: - Fort Thomas Schools tacks on an additional fee to utility bills, regardless if you have kids in the school system. - Gas stations are taxed heavily for being in Fort Thomas, causing prices to be at least 10 cents higher than at the Kroger gas station down the street in Newport City Limits.

We went here for a traveling fast pitch event. The town was small and it had some uniqueness to it…read more Common things like hotels, McD's, and such, but I drove through the town and almost missed the 'town square' if you know what I mean. I dont know any good reason to stop here, maybe they have some festival I dont know about. Anybody???