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One of the cool things indicative of Cincinnati is the trompe l'oeil mural painted on the side of the Brotherhood (Kroger) Building on Central Parkway downtown. You'll see this mural of Cincinnatus painted in a classical setting where the trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) effect causes you to think the building curves in where the dome is painted into the mural. I always pause for a second to take this view in.
The painting was commissioned by the Kroger Company for their Centenniel in 1983 and they chose NYC artist, Richard Haas, to execute it.
Located on the Brotherhood (Kroger) Building on Central Parkway along Central Parkway.
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 Immaculata Church Historical
Marker - Cincinnati by BeatChick, 1 more photos
In addition to its role in the Good Friday pilgrimages, the church is also lovely architecture. You'll also find this to be one of the best spots to look out over the city & enjoy a sunrise or sunset.
Inside of the church you will find altarpieces painted by Cincinnati artist Frank Duveneck's art teacher, Johann Schmitt. Leave a Comment
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 Oh puh-leaze by kdoc13
Oh no, it would be easy to say please when asking for something. Like Please pass me the large greasy pork sandwich. But no! This is not your ordinary city.
Here the locals use it in place of the more common "excuse me." So if someone didn't hear what you just said, they don't say "What?" Or "Excuse me?" They instead say "Please?" And boy is it annoying!!!! It takes many years of getting used to if you aren't already accustomed to it.
How many times has a local looked at me and said "Please?" while I just sat there trying to figure out why they were imploring me to do something, or asking for some favor. It is really frustrating, but that is pretty much Cincinnati anyway. Leave a Comment
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 Cincinnati Music Hall by kahunayummy
Springer Auditorium is known the world over for its extraordinary acoustics and its lavish old world decor. With its plush seating for 3,516, it serves as home for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera and the May Festival Chorus, among other local performing arts organizations. In addition, throughout the year it hosts a large number of touring performances, conferences, concerts and awards ceremonies. The fully-equipped stage with a complete lighting system, hydraulically-operated orchestra pit and roomy backstage area make any type of production or performance possible.
Music Hall Ballroom - One of the most versatile spaces in Cincinnati, the Music Hall Ballroom is the second largest meeting space in the city. It is frequently used for large receptions, exhibitions, fashion shows, class reunions and breakfast, lunch and dinner gatherings. It can also be used for stage performances and lectures.
The Ballroom is also equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. The large bar area makes the Ballroom a perfect place for parties, according to the groups who come back year after year for annual functions.
Corbett Tower - This upstairs reception room is charming. The exquisite decor and sparkling chandeliers, equally resplendent as the Auditorium, provide a unique setting for a wide variety of events, ranging from weddings and receptions to grand dinners and parties. The stage, controlled sound and light systems, dance floor, kitchen, bar facilities make Corbett Tower as practical as it is elegant.
Music Hall as a national historic monument and as one of the world's foremost performing arts and entertainment facilities. Leave a Comment Phone: (513) 744-3344Other Contact: 1243 Elm St. Cinti, Oh
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 by frankcanfly
Some History from the Skyline Chili Website:
A storied past. A bright future.
In 1949, on a hilltop overlooking Cincinnati, Ohio, Nicholas Lambrinides and his sons opened a small restaurant and began serving what would soon become a Cincinnati icon—Skyline Chili. The name came from the impressive view of the city's outline against the sky and has since become synonymous with a unique dish known as Cincinnati-style chili. Today, there are more than 100 Skyline Chili restaurants in four states, a credit to the vision of Nicholas Lambrinides and his sons—men who had the determination to perfect a truly new dining experience way back in 1949.
A simple product…simply made.
Since the beginning, the appeal of Skyline Chili to operators and customers alike has been its simplicity and unique taste. Our famous, easily assembled 3-, 4-, and 5-Way chili dishes, along with our unique Coney Island "Cheese Coneys," represent nearly 75 percent of sales. From an operator's standpoint, you can imagine the efficiencies this creates in the back of the house and in providing fast service to our guests. Customers place their order with a Skyline Chili table server and, within minutes, they receive a delicious meal.
The quality of our secret recipe chili is no mystery.
Skyline's secret-recipe chili is cooked daily at our commissary to maintain a high level of quality. The commissary, which is centrally located just outside Cincinnati, produces the chili and packages it so that it only needs to be reheated at each restaurant unit. This "heat and serve" method helps our restaurants achieve consistent quality and keeps food preparation simple. We constantly strive to find ways to keep our restaurant operation streamlined. Leave a Comment
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 by frankcanfly
Go to Price Hill Chili for a Goetta Cheese Omelette!!
You can even buy it from the nation's only 'meat vending machine' in Covington, OH. Leave a Comment
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The day after Thanksgiving is when I believe the Christmas season should begin.... they do it correctly here.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Fountain Square. Leave a Comment
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 Home of the Flying Pigs by kahunayummy
Pigs fetch fat prices
“Topigary,” the purloined pig, led the pack at the Big Pig Gig auction with a winning bid of $37,500.
Where have all the pigs gone?
Award winners
We asked you to vote for your favorite pigs from the Big Pig Gig for what we're calling the Hammy Awards.
Art critic's picks
Pork in the road
Dauber is well known in the custom-car field as a master free-hand paint striper and flame painter. Now, he can add pig artist to his resume.
The artists behind the CAM's pigs
What to do with a Big Gig Pig?
As our painted pigs head to the auction block Nov. 13, Jim Borgman answers the question on everyone's mind.
Where the pigs are
Cincinnati has more pigs than Chicago has cows. And they're more Pigturesque.
New Big Pig Gig map Listing of all pigs
Tourists steal pig
Two 26-year-old tourists tried to steal a piggy early Thursday morning. They landed, instead, in the pokey.
Please don't abuse the pigs
Hogspital fixes broken pigs
Here is a view (Top Left) of the famous flying pigs in Sawyer Point park. They symbolize Cincinnati's past as being the Pork capital of the U.S. or Porkopolis. They stand proudly on top of smokestacks representing Cincinnati's heritage of being a major port on the Ohio River for steamboats in the 19th Century. Leave a Comment
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 by frankcanfly
On Saturdays, Sporty's Aviation Services hosts a free Hot Dog cookout.
Located at Clermont County airport in Batavia. Leave a Comment
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