an afternoon walking around downtown

These last two images are from the Cinciditarod which looked like a blast (and a helluva workout).
And that Burger Chef in the alley? Lots more exploration and information here!

cocktail

Around town

Stopped by the CAC to check out the latest exhibits.

I met artist Cedric Michael Cox recently and immediately enjoyed his charisma.
His work is also up at the CAC and a detail from his installation appears above.
I’m doing a disservice to the entire composition and scale of the piece,
but you can get a bit of feel [...]

HOME WORK

Checked out the opening of HOME WORK in a part of the West End that I’d never visited.
This is one of the charms of Cincinnati… The neighborhoods are really distinct and there are
always new places to discover. Though they might remind you of somewhere else
(this enclave seemed lifted from Brooklyn), they feel authentically transplanted and integrated.
The whole [...]

Shepard Fairey mural on the side of Arnold’s

Liberty Tire

A night on the town

Caught Alex Reymundo at the comedy club this night and cried tears of laughter.
Funny guy. Made me blush (and that’s a challenge).
Caught this view after the show let out.

this concept was much cooler in that movie

You know, that whole, “Sometimes there’s so much beauty in the world” thing.
Sometimes it’s just, um, rubbish.
Don’t get me wrong, I still think there’s lots of beauty out there.
I mean, look at that blue sky!

Terry’s Turf Club

Finally, I visited Terry’s Turf Club for what is very possibly my favorite burger. (Dare I say ever?)
The ambiance was warm from the neon and jovial moods of patrons and staff.
The beer selection was sublime.
And the burger was Delicious.

Ollie’s