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NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
NKU student combines love for animals, business
For most college students, starting a business doesn’t easily fit into a busy schedule that revolves around studying, doing homework, working, and trying to squeeze in a social life.
That didn’t stop Taylor Landrum, a U.S. Air Force veteran and NKU entrepreneurship student, from launching Fur Sure Dog Care last May.
For most college students, starting a business doesn’t easily fit into a busy schedule that revolves around studying, doing homework, working, and trying to squeeze in a social life.
That didn’t stop Taylor Landrum, a U.S. Air Force veteran and NKU entrepreneurship student, from launching Fur Sure Dog Care last May.
SOAPBOX MEDIA
Features
OTR couple transforms home into music venue
At first glance, 213 Orchard St. is simply a beautiful, two-story brick home nestled in historic Over-The-Rhine. But a few nights throughout the year, music lovers Liz and John McEwan transform the first-floor library of that home into a private venue--213 Listening Room. The 15-by-27-foot space accommodates up to 40 people to enjoy intimate events ranging from house concerts and film screenings to poetry readings.
At first glance, 213 Orchard St. is simply a beautiful, two-story brick home nestled in historic Over-The-Rhine. But a few nights throughout the year, music lovers Liz and John McEwan transform the first-floor library of that home into a private venue--213 Listening Room. The 15-by-27-foot space accommodates up to 40 people to enjoy intimate events ranging from house concerts and film screenings to poetry readings.
Great Parks help attract, retain and connect young professionals
Parks have long been a gathering place for families, neighbors and visitors to unwind and take advantage of the outdoors without driving far from home. But Cincinnati's local parks aren't just geared toward kids and baby boomers. Whether you enjoy the challenge of a strenuous hike or prefer to sit quietly and watch the fireflies next to a campfire, there are countless activities at Cincinnati's local parks to help young professionals disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Parks have long been a gathering place for families, neighbors and visitors to unwind and take advantage of the outdoors without driving far from home. But Cincinnati's local parks aren't just geared toward kids and baby boomers. Whether you enjoy the challenge of a strenuous hike or prefer to sit quietly and watch the fireflies next to a campfire, there are countless activities at Cincinnati's local parks to help young professionals disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
For Good
Boone County volunteers prepare to get their hands dirty at Reforest NKY 2016
More than 2,200 volunteers have planted 33 acres of trees over the past nine years in an effort to restore Northern Kentucky’s woodlands. Reforest NKY will travel to England-Idlewild Park in Boone County April 2 to continue its effort in expanding Kentucky’s landscape. The volunteer-based reforestation event is headed by the Northern Kentucky Urban and Community Forestry Council (NKUCFC) and relies on help from local organizations and commissions to keep going.
More than 2,200 volunteers have planted 33 acres of trees over the past nine years in an effort to restore Northern Kentucky’s woodlands. Reforest NKY will travel to England-Idlewild Park in Boone County April 2 to continue its effort in expanding Kentucky’s landscape. The volunteer-based reforestation event is headed by the Northern Kentucky Urban and Community Forestry Council (NKUCFC) and relies on help from local organizations and commissions to keep going.
Fighting Chance mentors young men through boxing
When Megan Schmittauer began boxing at the Punch House in Norwood last year, she had no idea three young boys would soon change her life. Schmittauer, 28 at the time, was just starting her boxing career and was fascinated with their persistent workouts. Her friendship with AJ, EJ and Tyrik began with a trade — for every workout tip and trick the boys gave her, she gave each of them a piece of gum.
When Megan Schmittauer began boxing at the Punch House in Norwood last year, she had no idea three young boys would soon change her life. Schmittauer, 28 at the time, was just starting her boxing career and was fascinated with their persistent workouts. Her friendship with AJ, EJ and Tyrik began with a trade — for every workout tip and trick the boys gave her, she gave each of them a piece of gum.
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MAGAZINE
UC alumnus discovers father's connection with night baseball
Crosley Field was damp and chilly from the previous day's rainstorm, and a veil of smoke hung low to the ground from the fireworks eruption just minutes before. It was 1935, and 20,500 Cincinnati Reds fans waited in darkened silence as President Franklin Roosevelt flipped a gold ceremonial Western Union telegraph switch at the White House, sending a signal to Cincinnati. Within seconds, an explosion of light drenched the stadium as 632 floodlights illuminated a major league ballpark for the first time in history.
Crosley Field was damp and chilly from the previous day's rainstorm, and a veil of smoke hung low to the ground from the fireworks eruption just minutes before. It was 1935, and 20,500 Cincinnati Reds fans waited in darkened silence as President Franklin Roosevelt flipped a gold ceremonial Western Union telegraph switch at the White House, sending a signal to Cincinnati. Within seconds, an explosion of light drenched the stadium as 632 floodlights illuminated a major league ballpark for the first time in history.
DAAP toy designing grads share their inspiration
Most creative types have that ‘Eureka!’ moment -- a flash of genius preceded by a mental impasse. For toy designer Mike Hoeting, DAAP ’89, that pristine moment of clarity is much more than just ‘Aha.’ It starts with excitement, and then extreme paranoia immediately sets in. Fear morphs into panic as he dives into hours of research to make sure someone else didn’t come up with the design first and so no one does.
Most creative types have that ‘Eureka!’ moment -- a flash of genius preceded by a mental impasse. For toy designer Mike Hoeting, DAAP ’89, that pristine moment of clarity is much more than just ‘Aha.’ It starts with excitement, and then extreme paranoia immediately sets in. Fear morphs into panic as he dives into hours of research to make sure someone else didn’t come up with the design first and so no one does.
UC welcomes, dedicates 15-foot Bearcat statue
A bearcat waits in a tree, mouth agape with large, sharp fangs, letting out an angry scream. Hanging by its tail and one claw wrapped around the tree to give it balance, its other claw reaches out, ready to strike. The new 15-foot tall, two-ton, bronze statue near Fifth Third Arena and the Marge Schott Baseball Stadium isn’t exactly the cute and cuddly bearcat some might expect. Instead of a benign pussycat, nationally acclaimed artist Jon Hair created a ferocious yet iconic representation based on the zoological and anatomical quality of a bearcat.
A bearcat waits in a tree, mouth agape with large, sharp fangs, letting out an angry scream. Hanging by its tail and one claw wrapped around the tree to give it balance, its other claw reaches out, ready to strike. The new 15-foot tall, two-ton, bronze statue near Fifth Third Arena and the Marge Schott Baseball Stadium isn’t exactly the cute and cuddly bearcat some might expect. Instead of a benign pussycat, nationally acclaimed artist Jon Hair created a ferocious yet iconic representation based on the zoological and anatomical quality of a bearcat.
CITYBEAT
Park board accepting design ideas for riverfront carousel
Construction is underway for a 1,661-square-foot glass-enclosed carousel to sit at the foot of Vine Street overlooking the Ohio River, and ArtWorks is currently working with Cincinnati Parks and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to gather input from Cincinnati residents for possible design ideas.
Construction is underway for a 1,661-square-foot glass-enclosed carousel to sit at the foot of Vine Street overlooking the Ohio River, and ArtWorks is currently working with Cincinnati Parks and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to gather input from Cincinnati residents for possible design ideas.