The Know Theatre an “Artists Playground”

The Know Theatre is one of the best places to see amazing shows and get involved in the performing arts community in Cincinnati for people of all ages.  They’re also recognized for the featured murals on and near their building.  So next time you’re going to an event at the theater or just in the area, take a walk around to discover several incredible wall pieces that are perfect to take pictures of or with!

“Our goal is to create an artistic playground where artists and audiences can come together to produce and experience work that could not be done anywhere else.” – The Know Theatre

The theater is located in OTR at 1120 Jackson Street, down a block from the Art Academy of Cincinnati.  On the AAC building and in nearby parking lots there are more murals that are just steps away!  

“We want to create a community that includes artists and audience, volunteers, and staff, as well as random passersby who just stop in to say “hello.” – The Know Theatre 

Photos by: Christen Collins

Right across from the Academy are two murals in the parking lot of the theater that are delightful to experience and promote positivity.  The first is known as “Lookin Good” by XYLENE and is painted on the wall of the Know Theatre. This giant painting looks like a glowing neon sign and has an awesome message for everyone to enjoy and feel good about!

Photos by: Christen Collins

The second mural is brought to life for the public by ArtWorks and their team of creatives titled, “Ice Cream Daydream” which is a colorful look into the wonderful world of imagination.  It’s cute, it’s quirk, and will surely make you smile! 

“This fantastical mural brings youthful energy and vibrancy to the district of Over-the-Rhine.” 

-ArtWorks

Photo by: Christen Collins


On the other side of the building is another parking lot between Jackson and Walnut Street with more huge murals. These works of art are two separate murals that you can’t miss!  One of the murals is a huge happy cat called, “Crazy Cat, Crazy Quilt”, that was also made by ArtWorks. This piece is inspired by the great Edie Harper who attended the Art Academy of Cincinnati when it was in Eden Park at the Cincinnati Art Museum. 


“Sometimes an idea is triggered by a title and its fun-potential.” 

  • Edie Harper 
  • Charley Harper Art Studio

On the south side wall of the theater is a stellar mural that has a surrealist vibe that sends Cincinnati into a dimension that is wacky and wild!  XYLENE creates an alternative universe where aliens have taken over the city!  Spend some time scanning over the painting searching for some of the local wonders and landmarks that appear throughout the piece.  

The Know Theatre is currently playing the sci-fi – dark- comedy, “Sleeping Giant” and is one of the venues for the Cincy Fringe Festival every year.  For more information on their latest showings and events check out their website and follow them on social media to stay up to date on all the exciting new things that are happening in the creative community!

Savings & Deals in the City (8/8)

21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
Free Month of Dis-Loyalty and Bigger Discounts
Newport Syndicate
BOGO Murder Mystery Dinner
Ohio Weddings
FREE Ticket with Code: every23
Junebug Jewelry Designs
15% Off National Black Business Month Special
513 IV
15% Off for New Customers
Café Alma
50% Off Sleepy Hour
Five Iron Golf
20% Off Events Booked Before September
MediMorph
$150 Lip Flip
Montgomery Inn
$10.99 Wagyu Wednesday
LouVino
1/2 Priced Bottles on Wednesdays 

Hilltop History

Cincinnati has some amazing views from its hilltops that surround the basin where Over-the-Rhine and downtown are located. On top of the hills are beautiful little parks. Two of my favorites are Fairview Park and Bellevue Park in Clifton Heights, which are within walking distance, with a classic Clifton saloon halfway between… perfect to stop in for a refresher.

I met my friends from BMW Store and Everything Cincy at Fairview Park, which also happens to be my backyard. It was a hazy day, but you could still take in the beautiful view. Fairview is located between Warner and Klotter St, and Ravine Street to the east. There is a one-way mile-long, tree-lined road that winds through the park with the entrance at 501 McMillian Street and ends at Ravine Street just below Warner.The land where Fairview sits was once called Brighton Hill when it was owned by Col. John Riddle. He was the blacksmith at Ft. Washington and at one time one of the largest landowners in the city. After his death, the southwest part of the hill was used as a quarry, and the meadow on the east side was a large vegetable garden. The produce was hauled down the hill to be sold in the downtown markets. By the 1850s, the land was subdivided into lots to be sold. Isaac J. Miller, who was a prominent lawyer and politician, purchased three lots on the newly built Fairview Ave. His house is still there! Miller helped build up the community of Fairview Heights. He, along with other prominent men of the city, helped to have the Fairview incline built at the end of Fairview Ave from McMicken Street and connected to a crosstown streetcar by way of McMillian. This connected the Millcreek valley to Clifton. The Fairview incline was the last incline to be built out of all five inclines in the city. It was built in 1894 with second-hand machinery salvaged from the rebuilding of the Bellevue incline.Almost all of the inclines had some kind of entertainment house at the top of the hills. Mt. Adams had the Highland House, Mt. Auburn had The Lookout House, the Elm Street incline had Bellevue House, and Price Hill had The Price Hill House. Fairview, however, didn’t have a big entertainment house, but it did have a small saloon and wine garden located on the Miller property on the hillside. You can still see the entrance to the wine cellar that supplied the saloon from the road in the park.

After taking in the views at Fairview, make your way east down Warner St. When you hit Clifton Ave, slip on into Murphy’s Pub for a cold one. Chances are, if you went to the University of Cincinnati, you’ve had a drink at Murphy’s. Originally, in 1938, the building that Murphy’s is in was a place called Virgil Hann’s Cafe. In 1958, Charles Mahoney opened Mahoney’s Pub until 1969 when two local men by the name of Mr. Bailey and an Irish man named Mr. Murphy took it over. Apparently, Mr. Murphy went back to Ireland and was never heard from again, so they named the bar after him. Murphy’s has always had cold beer and great music on their little stage in the back room. I remember when I was 17 in 1989, seeing the band Nirvana at Murphy’s. This was before they became big, and the show was like 2 or 3 bucks to get in. It was freakin’ EPIC!!! My friends and I all had fake IDs from the photo place on the corner of McMillan and Ohio, IYKYK. Today, students still flock down to Murphy’s, and on St. Patrick’s Day, it’s absolutely insane there!After having a drink and reminiscing about the good old days, we make our way down Warner to Ohio St and make a right. A little way down is the entrance to Bellevue Park and another beautiful view of Downtown Cincinnati.

In the early 1830s, the place near where Bellevue Hill is was a little village called Jerusalem. In 1876, an incline was built from the end of Elm Street up to the summit of Bellevue, which connected Downtown to Clifton, Burnet Woods, and the zoo. Along with the incline, the Bellevue House was built. The Bellevue House was a large entertainment venue with a dance hall, billiard rooms and ballrooms, a beer hall, and a beer garden. They only served Moerlein beer, which made sense seeing that the Brewery was down the hill from the incline on Elm and Christian Morelein himself lived on Ohio Street at the top. It featured a huge octagon tower with wrap-around verandas to take in the view. The whole structure seemed to float over the cliffside. The building was designed by famous architect James W. McLaughlin. Going up to the Bellevue House was special. Families would dress in their Sunday best, men would bring their best girl, they would eat German food, and sing and dance to nostalgic German songs. The best orchestras would play at the Bellevue. They would go through at least 100 kegs of beer a day! The Bellevue was a Sunday playground of gorgeousness to break up the monotony of the workweek in German-American lives. It must have been so much fun. Unfortunately, the Bellevue House, along with other hilltop entertainment venues, closed in the late 1880s, mostly due to blue laws prohibiting the selling of alcohol on Sundays. The building was turned into a car house for streetcars until 1901 when the whole structure burned to the ground. The Elm Street incline lasted until 1927 and then closed. In the 1940s, the Cincinnati Park Board purchased the land from the Cincinnati Railway Company for a city park. Irwin M. Krohn was the parks chairman at the time and proposed maybe building another beer hall on the site, but that fell through. In the 1950s, the beautiful modern canopy structures were built by Carl Freund. We still get to enjoy them today along with the magnificent view! We are so lucky to live in such a jewel of a city with such a rich history that can be admired from the hilltops!

Written by: Molly Wellmann

30 Auction Experiences to Benefit Inner City Youth Opportunities 30th Anniversary!

Auction Experiences:

1. 2 person Art Mural Walking Tour from Art Works + $150 Baru Gift Card

2. 2 Cincinnati Ballet Tickets + 2 Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Tickets + $150 Gift Card to Nicola’s

3. 2 Pitch Seats for FC Cincinnati + $100 Montgomery Inn Gift Card

4. 2 Season Passes to Nightlife 513 + 1 Night Stay at Hotel Covington

5. 2 Tickets Behind Reds Visitors’ Dugout + 4 Tickets to Florence Yall’s Game + Throw Out First Pitch

6. 2 Tickets to Monday Night Bengals Game in the BetFred Suite + 2 Tickets Behind Reds Visitors’ Dugout

7. 4 Tickets to Any Show at Mega Corp + $100 16 Lots Gift Card

8. 4 Tickets to Brewery Heritage Tour + 2 Tickets for Brew Bus Tour + $100 Gift Card to Moerlein Lager House

9. 4 tickets to Cincinnati Music Festival for Fri & Sat Night + $100 Gift Card to E+O on the Banks

10.Behind the Scenes and Tasting Tour at New Riff distillery for 13 People

11. BMW Weekend Fun Drive + 325 Auto Car Full Detail at Kenwood Mall + $150 Jeff Rubys Gift Card

12. Brazilian BBQ Dinner Experience for 8 People with 6 Types of Brazilian Meat Cuts – Private Party

13. Dinner for 2 and Staycation at 21c

14. Dinner for at 8 Bakersfield + 8 Tickets to Friday Night Art Class with Not Your Average Paint & Sip Class by James Reynolds

15. Dinner for at 8 Pep & Dolores + 4 Tickets to Shakespeare Theatre Shows of Choice

16. Flying Pig Package = Hand-Blown Glass Flying Pig, Gardenhouse Pottery, Pedal Wagon 6-Seater Tour, 1792 Bourbon 1.75 bottle, $100 Montgomery Inn Gift Card, $100 Lucius Q Gift Card     

17. Golf Foursome + Dinner at Ivy Hills

18. Pedal Wagon Ride + Rhinegeist Private Brewery Tour for 4 People + Tote Bag, T-Shirt, 2 Glasses, 2 Koozies, Hat, Keychain, Sticker, and 1 Enamel Pin

19. Private Party at 5 Iron Golf + $100 Gift Card to OTR Funplex + Free Play at Rotolo & Velocity Sports

20. Private Picnic for 2 with Sunday Afternoon Picnic + Cincinnati Mini Weekend Fun Drive

21. Riverbend 6 VIP seats to Jason Aldean

22. Riverbend 6 VIP seats to Luke Bryan

23. Staycation at Summit Hotel + Facial at Woodhouse Day Spa

24. Table for 4 at Montgomery Inn Cigar dinner

25. 4 VOA Country Music Festival Tickets + Lori’s Roadhouse Gift Card

26. 1 Year Membership to Unexpected, Speakeasy/Bourbon Bar Owned by Prime Cincy

27. 4 Tickets to Attend Murder Mystery Dinner at Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar

Live Auctions:

28. Behind the Scenes Zoo (Fiona) Tour + Annual Family Membership

29. Reds Suite + Honorary Captain of Game

30. 1 Week at Vacation Home in Palm Desert, CA

Things to do Tuesdays; Solo in the City with Tiff in the Morning

Hi I’m Tiff of Tiff in the Morning on Kiss 1071 (heard weekdays 6-10a on iHeartRadio)


I do a lot of things alone…As someone who lived solo in city of Cincy for 4 years I’ve got this down to a science. Join me for tips on how to enjoy experiences alone during various activities…


Tonight I went to a comedy show/dinner at OTR eatery at the DT Kroger. Its centrally located in the city and the atmosphere lends itself to causal conversation, good food, and… grocery shopping if needed.


*Bonus Tiff tip: grocery shopping is a great conversation starter.


For this type of setting my number one recommendation is to sit and chat with the bartender, it’s not groundbreaking, but it’s a great start. Bartender who are not busy are often open to chatting, sharing recommendations, and will often bridge the gap to other people solo in the bar.

Easy questions to start:

  • “What do you recommend on tap?”
  • “What’s a typical night here look like?”
  • “ What else happens at this place, that I might like?”

My second recommendation is; If you find common ground with someone, exchange Instagram handles. This eliminated having to exchanges numbers with someone who don’t really care about (yet.)


*Bonus Tiff tip: FOLLOW UP! That’s my secret sauce, if I meet you and we hit it off, I will reach out and
DM within a day or two. I never wait for someone to come to me, its nothing personal, but people get
caught in their busy schedules.

  1. My final recommendation is… just do it. You usually wont regret the experience, but it’s natural for your mind to talk you out of it… hell! Our body literally protects us from things that are uncomfortable.

*bonus Tiff tip: I usually tell myself “Stay for 30 mins Tiff, then you can decide.”


Everything Cincy has loads of things to get you started … she does all the research, so you don’t have too, then stop by Tiff in the Morning Tuesday 9:20 for tips of the week.

Follow @thetiffpotter & @everythingcincy for more.

Jobs in the City (3/14)

Rhinegeist Brewery
Positions Hiring For: VP of Hospitality & Taproom Experience
Rhinegeist Brewery is a regional craft brewery based in the historic Over-The-Rhine in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. We have built a strong and dedicated team of employees that believe in the power of beer to bring people together, create fantastic ideas, and build a community. Our unique group of employee-owners believes that it is our responsibility to make inspiring beverages and cultivate memorable experiences. We strive to find high-quality, creative solutions with a fierce spirit of independence as we grow. Rhinegeist welcomes all people and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Click Here to Apply.
YMCA
Positions Hiring For: Lifeguards, Day Camp and Overnight Camp Counselors
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is a non-profit organization focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Click Here to Apply.
Lebanon Peddlers Mall
Positions Hiring For: Cashier/Customer Service
Peddlers Mall is a family-owned and operated chain of flea markets with 17 locations across KY, IN, & OH. Peddlers Mall has been in business for over 25 years and specializes in old (vintage, antique, repurposed, thrifted) and new merchandise. Our mall is filled with everything from antiques to uniques.

Click Here to Apply.
Crafts & Vines
Positions Hiring For: Kitchen Staff
Crafts & Vines is located in beautiful MainStrasse Village, Covington, KY. They offer fresh, local craft beers, craft cocktails, and wines on tap with a relaxed atmosphere!

To learn more and apply email craftsandvines@gmail.com
Brighton Center
Positions Hiring For: Cook, Financial Wellness Coach, Program Coordinator, Residential Assistant, Lead Teacher, and More.
Brighton Center wraps a community of support around individuals and families by tackling the issues that prevent people from becoming self-sufficient, removing the barriers they face, and creating hope so that goals can be achieved and dreams realized. Our mission is to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment and leadership.

Click Here to Apply.
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
Positions Hiring For: Spa and Massage Therapist, Sous Chef, Event Server, Restaurant Host, Front Desk Agent, and More!
At 21c Museum Hotels our dynamic team engages in an environment that fosters fun, originality, and genuine hospitality for our guests. Our history of accolades – such as consecutive Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards rankings – and strong performance in guest surveys show that 21c is truly redefining the art of hospitality. 21c strives to inspire our guests, our community and our team through thought-provoking contemporary art exhibitions and innovative art, hotel and food and beverage experiences. 21c started with the art, and that is what continues to drive and define the company.

Click Here to Apply.

The Art of Shopping

Cincinnati has many wonderful artisan shops and boutiques throughout the area that feature unique handcrafted pieces that are decorative and functional. Support local artists and small businesses by shopping at thoughtfully crafted stores that highlight creativity in the community.

Peddler’s Mall

This impressive store is the perfect place to take a step into nostalgia with its wide variety of items that make you feel like you’re on an adventure discovering rare and beautiful pieces that are from the past.


“Whether you are looking for retro clothing, repurposed furniture, antique decor, vintage memorabilia… Peddlers Mall has it all, y’all.”

Enchanted Moments

Explore everything that magic and mystery have to offer with this metaphysical gift shop that offers educational workshops located in downtown Milford!

We are more than just a brick-and-mortar gift shop. We are a community of like-minded individuals sharing our collective gifts and experiences with our growing family. We have a shared belief centered around the natural world and the Divine Feminine. We know that everyone has their own path to enlightenment, and we welcome and encourage individuals from all paths of lives.”

Lucky Cat Museum and Gift Shop

Make an appointment to visit this delightful Japanese influenced gallery and store in the Essex Studios.

“Why? Because cats. That’s why.”

Indigo Hippo

This creative gem is an amazing nonprofit that sells artwork and secondhand art supplies that is affordable. You can find all the materials you need for your next project at this influential store in the art district of OTR on Main St.

“We aim to make creativity accessible to everyone by offering creative materials to the community with pay-what-you-can pricing.”

Jet Black Vintage

Sustainable fashion has been elevated to a new meaning with the way Jet Black Vintage curates the looks they put together to create a clothing line that’s a vibe.

“Exploring our connection to fashion and comfort.”


https://www.everythingcincy.com/listings/jet-black-vintage-shopping-cincinnati-oh

Little Mahatma

“The Little Great One” is a mesmerizing international that sells one-of-a-kind pieces and artifacts from all around the world. Each item tells a story and gives insight to different places and customs. Located near Washington Park, the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and tons of restaurants and shops to enjoy.

Kismet

Kismet is a travel inspired retail store that celebrates the life on earth. This whimsical boutique is nestled in O’Bryonville in addition to other locations throughout Ohio.

“Our vision is to bring locally sourced and worldly inspired products to our community through a unique shopping experience.”

Align Retro Furniture

This funky furniture store is a fabulous spot to check out vintage and local inspired pieces that have a modern flair. They are partnered with Urban Timber Cincinnati and even offer design consulting for the space you’d like to style. Located right down the street from the famous Arnold’s Bar and Grill, which is known for showcasing creatives of all kinds.

Vada Gallery

This special gallery makes an incredible effort to support and uplift the creative community. They are collaborating with local artists to sell and showcase their work in a welcoming environment. The owners are a friendly and enthusiastic family that is embracing and sharing their love for art and people.

“Let us connect you to local artists to bring the magic of the arts to you.”

Hail

If you’re looking for something quirky and a little out of this world you should go to this fascinating oddities and record store located in the historical Mainstrasse Village in Covington, Ky. The shop is humorous and educational, you’ll be sure to laugh and discover something new each and every time.


“You just gotta hop over the river and you’ll be right here! Don’t worry. We heard you’re big jumper.”

Article & Photos by:
@christencc

Jobs in the City (2/14)

Cincinnati Art Museum

Positions Hiring For: Event Sales Coordinator 
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features a diverse, encyclopedic art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year.

Click Here to Apply.
Aglamesis Brothers

Positions Hiring For: Shift Manager
Aglamesis Brothers’ rich, super premium ice creams and deliciously decadent chocolates have been delighting Cincinnatians for well over a century. To this day, our family still uses the same Old World recipes, simple, wholesome ingredients, and traditional confectionery techniques that our ancestors Thomas and Nicholas Aglamesis used when they opened their first parlor here in the Queen City in 1908.
Click Here to Apply.
Cincinnati Shakespeare

Positions Hiring For: Managing Director
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a resident ensemble theatre company bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is always looking for talented new artists for various roles within the organization. These roles are both onstage and behind the scenes. If you love community, theatre, and commitment, we encourage you to apply.

Click Here to Apply.
Shiners on the Levee

Positions Hiring For: Servers
The casual barbeque eatery with live country music and entertainment will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Offering a traditional smokehouse-barbeque-inspired menu, they will have a selection of shareable appetizers, salads, sandwiches, smoked meats & more. There will be a lineup of event programming including live music, line dancing and karaoke.
Click Here to Apply.
Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom

Positions Hiring For: Package Operator
There’s a spot at the bar for everyone at Sam Adams. We’re dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe environment for our coworkers, guests, and partners – free of discrimination and intimidation – where every single person is always treated with respect and dignity. Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.
Click Here to Apply.
FC Cincinnati

Positions Hiring For: Communications Game Day Staff
FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team playing at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. FC Cincinnati is an ambitious, disruptive club that is brand and fan focused, that embraces competition with a zeal for winning on and off the field, and where employees are held accountable for excellent execution of plans that build the club and serve the community. Our goal is to put forth an amazing experience to the diverse audiences that pass-through TQL Stadium and followers online. Each and every team member helps us accomplish this goal.Click Here to Apply.
Maki Mano

Positions Hiring For: Server
Proud to provide a fresh seasonal delicacy. From our store to your home. Come join our family!!! Here at Maki Mono we share a fun, exciting, and disciplined work environment on a daily basis.
Click Here to Apply.
Restore Hyper Wellness 

Positions Hiring For: Nurse
Decrease inflammation, optimize your sleep, boost energy and defy the signs of aging. No matter what your do more goal, Restore Hyper Wellness Hyde Park is here to support you every step of the way. Get guidance from our experts, inform your path forward with data, and access the most cutting-edge modalities in wellness. Create your customized plan today and get ready to meet the best version of you.
Click Here for Full Details.