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OK, half the world has weighed in on Christina Aguilera’s butchering of the lyrics to our National Anthem. Do you think she was just nervous? Or, did the person feeding her the lyrics through her earphone flub it up? Or, as a reader here posted, was there...
Posted: 2/7/2011 7:45 PM in Arts in Focus
Dream Nest
Years ago, before I went to art school, I made stuff. Being naturally artistic, this stuff was well crafted and made with a tremendous sense of play. I made mobiles with broken stained glass that was wrapped with wire – like jewels. I made painted paper...
Posted: 2/7/2011 7:42 PM in Micromovements:
Musical news from around the region
CONCERT CANCELED: The Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra has canceled its February tribute to John Williams. Paul Stanbery, music director and CEO, writes in the orchestra’s newsletter: “Grateful for the many generous contributions though we may be,...
Posted: 2/7/2011 6:01 PM in Arts in Focus
ArtsWave tries to make changes positive
Lauren Bishop’s story on changes at the former Fine Arts Fund opens with: “When the Fine Arts Fund changed its name to ArtsWave and announced planned revisions of its goals last September, the reaction from some was ‘huh?’” ArtsWave kicks off its $11...
Posted: 2/7/2011 5:37 PM in Arts in Focus
Valentine's Day whodunit benefits Stop AIDS at Below Zero
Below Zero Lounge holds its first inter-active murder to benefit Stop AIDS Cincinnati with “The Last Night at the Speakeasy” on Valentine’s Day, and marking the anniversary of the infamous St. Valentines Day Massacre. (Ooooh! Mayhem!) Our talented friends,...
Posted: 2/7/2011 1:00 PM in Theater Buzz
KY police: Man hid drugs in penis
Yeah, this is awkward. WLKY reports: “A Fairdale man faces charges after Louisville Metro Corrections officers said they discovered suspected crack cocaine in the foreskin of his penis. “According to the arrest report, officers asked Antoine Banks if...
Posted: 2/7/2011 12:16 PM in No ... Really.
Brad Bernstein now at View
Brad Bernstein, most recently of Lavomatic, has moved to The View, the restaurant in the Edgecliffe Condominiums, which is owned by the Stephens Restaurant Group, best known for Bella Luna in the East End. In addition to the new chef (who is reportedly...
Posted: 2/7/2011 12:09 PM in wine me, dine me
Super Bowl Ties 1987 Overnight Ratings
This just in at 3:45 p.m.: Fox 19′s ratings for Super Bowl XLV were higher than the premlimary national overnight market ratings average. After a recalculation to include the final 10 minutes of the game, WXIX-TV averaged a 48.3 rating and a 69.3% audience...
Posted: 2/7/2011 11:12 AM in TV and Media Blog
Steven Reineke renews with New York Pops
Steven Reineke, who has led the New York Pops for two seasons, has committed to remain with that orchestra for another five years as music director. His new contract goes through the 2015-16 season, the orchestra announced last week. Since taking over...
Posted: 2/7/2011 10:56 AM in Arts in Focus