Downtown Residents' Council Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

INDIE SUMMER on Fountain Square

7 to 11 pm on Friday, July 30

Great Bands Take the Stage

INDIE SUMMER - Friday, 7pm to 11pm.
A great way to start the weekend! Four local, regional, and occasionally national bands play alternative and indie rock every Friday night. www.myfountainsquare.com/indiesummer

Movie Night on Fountain Square

Saturday evening, July 31

Over the Hedge and King Kong

It's the drive-in without the cars!
One of our most popular summer events, Toyota's Movie Night presents two feature films each week during the summer on Fountain Square's big screen in Cincinnati's biggest living room.

Families, couples, and groups of friends bring their own blankets, chairs, and pillows. Adult beverages, soft drinks, and movie snacks are available for purchase.
www.myfountainsquare.com/movies

Macy's Music Festival

Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31

Paul Brown Stadium - Downtown Cinti

Macy's Music Festival at Paul Brown Stadium, Friday, July 30th and Saturday, July 31st, shows start at 7:30 pm.

Friday's lineup includes: Charlie Wilson, Teena Marie, Jaheim, Melanie Fiona, Cameo.

Saturday's lineup includes: Frankie Beverly and Maze, Jill Scott, En Vogue, K'Jon, Raheem DeVaughn

For more information: www.macysmusicfestival.com

Cloth Diapering Cuteness

2 pm on Sunday, August 01

Park + Vine in the Gateway Quarter

Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Our two in-house mamas, Caitlin Porter-Loverin and Elizabeth Whitton, tailor each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine’s package discounts.

CONGRATULATIONS WISSELS!

August 01

Ben and Melanie Welcome Baby Boy!!!

CONGRATS BEN & MELANIE! WELCOME GAVIN JOSEPH!
Ben and Melanie Wissel welcomed the newest Downtowner, Gavin Joseph, at approximately 11 am Sunday morning, July 25!
Mom and 8 lb, 11 oz Baby Boy Wissel are doing great!
To send a message to the Wissels, you may email info@ilivedowntown.com and your email will be forwarded.

PHOTO: To see a photo of Mom and son, please visit: www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=195397&id=392805063823&saved#!/pages/Downtown-Residents-Council/392805063823

Fountain Square Weekly Schedule

Week of August 02

From Music to Movies!

FOUNTAIN SQUARE WEEKLY EVENTS RETURN FOR SUMMER! MUSIC AND MOVIES ARE BACK!
FSQ LOUNGE MONDAYS - Mondays, Jun 7-Aug 30 minus Jul 5: 7pm to 9pm. Come and enjoy sophisticated, low-key jazz every Monday evening. www.myfountainsquare.com/lounge
SOUTHERN SOUNDS TUESDAYS - Tuesdays, Jun 1-Aug 31: 7pm to 9pm. The area's best blues and country bands and performers. www.myfountainsquare.com/southernsounds
ISLAND HAPPY HOUR WEDNESDAYS - Wednesdays, Jun 2-Sept 1: 5pm to 9pm. Low drink prices and DJ till 7 pm, then laid-back reggae till 9 pm. www.myfountainsquare.com/reggae
ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS - Thursdays Jun 3-Sept 2: Noon to 1pm. Some of the best local musicians performing folk, Celtic, blues, Americana, and roots music. www.myfountainsquare.com/acoustic
SALSA THURSDAYS - Jun 3-Sept 16: 7pm to 10pm. In addition to the hottest salsa bands in town, dance instructors demonstrate and teach the basic moves. /www.myfountainsquare.com/salsa
INDIE SUMMER - Fridays, Jun 4-Sep 3: 7pm to 11pm. A great way to start the weekend! Four local, regional, and occasionally national bands play alternative and indie rock every Friday night. www.myfountainsquare.com/indiesummer
SMOOTH SUNDAYS – Sundays, Jun 6-Sep 5 minus Jul 11: 6pm to 9pm. End the weekend with an evening of soul and R&B as you kick back and watch the sun set behind the buildings of the city. www.myfountainsquare.com/smooth
Music series sponsored by PNC.
STRAUSS & TROY MARKET ON THE SQUARE -Tuesdays, May 4 to Sept 28, 11am-2pm
FAMILY DAYS - Saturdays June 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 10am to Noon, www.myfountainsquare.com/family
PLUS SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – Saturdays, Jun 5-Aug 28: 7pm. Presents two feature films each week during the summer on Fountain Square's big screen in Cincinnati's biggest living room. www.myfountainsquare.com/movies

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO: LET'S GET READY TO RUMBA! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeHzvFzUlcg

THANK GRAPES IT'S TUESDAY

5:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, August 03

City Cellars @ 9th/Race

THANK GRAPES IT IS TUESDAY EVERY TUESDAY!
T.G.I.T. Wine Tastings At City Cellars 5:30 to 7:30 - Downtown Resident Owned/Operated

SPECIAL GUEST appearances by Downtowner Greg Harper!
Learn more about Greg at: www.myspace.com/gregoryharpermusic

TGIT is Every Tuesday at City Cellars at 908 Race Street - www.citycellars.biz

Salsa Night on Fountain Square

7 to 10 pm on Thursday, August 05

Part of PNC Music Series

Fountain Square can get hot in the summer, but it's a lot hotter on Thursday nights when bands like Tropicoso, Acapulco, Son del Caribe, and ¡Zumba! lay down spicy Latin rhythms.

Instructors on the dance floor teach the basic steps, and when it gets too hot, dancers cool down with a cold soft drink or adult beverage. A variety of food items from Skyline, Abuelo's and The Elusive Cow will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
www.myfountainsquare.com/salsa

DOWNTOWN DASH & BLOCK PARTY

Friday evening, August 06

St. Xavier Church - 607 Sycamore St.

Downtown Dash and Block Party -- Friday, Aug. 6
The Secret & Old Spice Downtown Dash and Block Party returns to 7th and Sycamore on Friday, Aug. 6. The Block Party, featuring live music from the Websters, Avril-Bleh rib dinners, LaRosa's pizza, Graeter's ice cream, Christian Moerlein beer and Nada chips and margaritas, starts at 5 pm and is free to all.
The Downtown Dash 5K, which will run to Eden Park and back, starts at 7 pm. Enter your team of five runners in the HYPE Cincinnati Team Challenge at http://downtowndash.org for $100 through Aug. 1 or $130 after. Individuals are $25 through Aug. 1 or $30 after.
www.downtowndash.org

Cincy Blues Fest

August 6 and August 07

Sawyer Point

One of Cincinnati's hottest summer festivals - the 18th Annual Cincy Blues Fest, presented by Time Warner Cable - is once again bringing a unique blend of music to the city, with more than 40 acts on four stages:
Main Stage: Featuring headliners and living legends of the blues world.
Arches Stage (Friday): This year's theme is Pardi Gras! A Tribute to New Orleans.
Boogie-Woogie Piano Hall of Fame Stage (Saturday): A gathering of blues and boogie piano greats from around the world.
St. Vincent DePaul Local Stage: Showcasing the best of Cincinnati's award-wining blues scene

More info: http://cincyblues.org/

Movie Night on Fountain Square

Saturday evening, August 07

Double Feature Tonight!

Families, couples, and groups of friends bring their own blankets, chairs, and pillows. Adult beverages, soft drinks, and movie snacks are available for purchase.
www.myfountainsquare.com/movies

A Celebration of Life - Paintings Show

July 9 through August 07

5th Street Gallery - 5th and Vine Strs

"A Celebration of Life," paintings by Cincinnati artist Joyce Phillips Young, opens July 9 at the 5th Street Gallery, 55 West 5th St in downtown Cincinnati. The artist's reception is open to the public from 6-9pm on July 9 and the show runs through August 7. Joyce Young's colorful and joyous paintings of the human figure are filled with love and motion,celebrating life with positive images to illustrate the human spirit. Young, a native of Yellow Springs, Ohio, received BFA an ME degrees from Miami University, and also attended the Cincinnati Art Academy. Her work has received many awards, and has been shown at the Cincinnati Art Museum , the Contemporary Arts Center, the Weston Art Gallery, Closson's Art Gallery, and other Midwest exhibitions. For more information: www.5thstreetgallery.com; 513-579-9333 (during open hours). Hours: Mondays-Saturdays 10am-6pm, Fridays until 9pm. Closed Sundays.

Second Sunday Jazz & Food Buffet

2 to 5 pm on Sunday, August 08

Washington Platform - 1000 Elm Street

WASHINGTON PLATFORM SECOND SUNDAY
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & FOOD BUFFET
Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon with a tasty Louisiana buffet & a side of smokin' hot jazz
2:00-5:00 PM
Reservations Encouraged

NEW ! THURSDAY NIGHTS LIVE !
ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-EAT SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH & BBQ COUNTRY RIBS!
LIVE MUSIC 6-9:00PM

WASHINGTON PLATFORM Saloon & Restaurant
1000 Elm St. - 513/421-0110 - www.washingtonplatform.com
Home of Cincinnati's ORIGINAL Annual Oyster Festival!

Architreks Walking Tours of Downtown

Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 08

Learn More - 2 Tours Feature Downtown

ARCHITREKS TOURS OF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ARE BACK!
THE DRC IS A 2010 SEASON SPONSOR OF THE DOWNTOWN TOUR!
Offered by the Cincinnati Preservation Association May through October, these guided walking tours are a great way to explore Cincinnati history and architecture and learn fun and interesting facts about our city. There are 8 tours throughout Cincinnati -- two of them are focused exclusively on DOWNTOWN and two more explore historic OVER THE RHINE.

DOWNTOWN TOUR INFO: Every first and third Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. Tours last about 2 hours. The downtown tours begin at the Contemporary Arts Center , at the corner of 6th and Walnut Streets. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the CAC at the time of the tour (no need for advance purchases).

OTR tours are the second/fourth Saturday mornings and depart from the Coffee Emporium. FINDLAY MARKET/BREWERY DISTRICT tours are the first/third Saturday mornings.

MORE: Please visit the Architreks website to consult the complete schedule of tours: www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks

Second Sunday on Main

Sunday, August 08

Main Street in Over The Rhine

Second Sunday on Main, A hip, eclectic neighborhood event, presented by the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce, begins its fifth season on May 10 and continues through September 13 on the second Sunday of every month from 12 – 5 p.m. in historic Over-the-Rhine on Main Street between 13th and Liberty. The event is free and open to the public.
www.secondsundayonmain.org

Fountain Square Weekly Schedule

Week of August 09

From Music to Movies!

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO: LET'S GET READY TO RUMBA! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeHzvFzUlcg

DRC MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING

6 to 7 pm on Tuesday, August 10

Main Library - 800 Vine - Tower Room

THE 2010 DRC ANNUAL MEETING
LOCATION: Cincinnati Public Library, Third Floor, The Tower Room
TIME: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Give your Downtown Council an hour and we will give you the tools to better understand and enjoy your neighborhood.

MEETING AGENDA (Meeting Agenda IS OPEN)
+ Cincinnati Police Department / DSU Monthly Report
+ Cincinnati Fire Department Monthly Report
+ Special Guests

+ OPEN FORUM and NEW BUSINESS: Resident Discussion (please submit items to info@ilivedowntown.com in advance of meeting, as time constraints exist) and Announcements (all welcome as time permits at end of meeting)

REGULAR DRC BUSINESS
+ Treasurer and NSP Reports
+ Clean, Safe and Green Reports
+ Membership Commmittee Report
+ Special Events Report
+ Other Committee and Officer Reports

If you have an announcement or promotional items for distribution to residents, please e-mail info@ILiveDowntown.com We respectfully request that business items be cleared with our president in advance.
+++ Meeting Agenda and the previous month's Meeting Minutes will be provided to meeting attendees on Tuesday evening --- For those who cannot attend, both will be available by e-mail, upon request. Minutes will also be posted on DRC site. +++
***Please note: political/candidate information or announcements are prohibited in the meeting room. ***
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JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS: The DRC meeting never goes more than an hour...but our time together discussing our neighborhood doesn't have to end at seven.
Join us for "DRC: The After Hour"...
Even if you cannot attend the meeting...stop by to say 'hello'.

Salsa Night on Fountain Square

7 to 10 pm on Thursday, August 12

Part of PNC Music Series

Fountain Square can get hot in the summer, but it's a lot hotter on Thursday nights when bands like Tropicoso, Acapulco, Son del Caribe, and ¡Zumba! lay down spicy Latin rhythms.

Indie Summer on Fountains Square

7 to 11 pm on Friday, August 13

Celebrate Midpoint Music Fest Each Fri.

INDIE SUMMER - 7pm to 11pm.
A great way to start the weekend! Four local, regional, and occasionally national bands play alternative and indie rock every Friday night. www.myfountainsquare.com/indiesummer

DRC Volunteer Day @ GABP

Sunday afternoon, August 15

Great American Ball Park

The DRC has received 40 tickets for volunteers and participants of Summer Arts from the Reds Community Fund, www.reds.com.

The 40 total tickets have been allotted over 3 games.
* 12 tickets for Wednesday July 21, 7:10 pm game vs. the Washington Nationals
* 8 tickets for Thursday July 22, 12:35 pm game vs. Washington Nationals
* 20 tickets for the Sunday August 15, 1:10 pm game vs the Florida Marlins

First priority for tickets will be provide to youth artists and their families, program presenters and Summer Arts volunteers.

If tickets are not utilized by Summer Arts participants, we will offer to volunteers of other DRC initiatives.

For more information, to request a pair of tickets or to get on the waiting list, please contact info@ilivedowntown.com

Salsa Night on Fountain Square

7 to 10 pm on Thursday, August 19

Part of PNC Music Series

Fountain Square can get hot in the summer, but it's a lot hotter on Thursday nights when bands like Tropicoso, Acapulco, Son del Caribe, and ¡Zumba! lay down spicy Latin rhythms.

Indie Summer on Fountains Square

7 to 11 pm on Friday, August 20

Celebrate Midpoint Music Fest Each Fri.

Architreks Walking Tours of Downtown

Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22

Learn More - 2 Tours Feature Downtown

OTR tours are the second/fourth Saturday mornings and depart from the Coffee Emporium. FINDLAY MARKET/BREWERY DISTRICT tours are the first/third Saturday mornings.

MORE: Please visit the Architreks website to consult the complete schedule of tours: http://www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks

Wine Tasting Supports Crohn's Foundation

6 to 10 pm on Saturday, August 28

Hilton Netherland Plaza - 35 W. 5th St.

Wine Tasting supporting Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, SouthWest Ohio Chapter
(Formerly called Wines & Chimes)

Saturday, August 28, 2010
6pm - 10pm
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
35 West Fifth Street

Enjoy an evening tasting wonderful wines, delicious appetizers, a great silent auction, raffles, and more all supporting Crohn's & Colitis.

$55 per person or reserve a table for eight for only $480.

Contact Jenny Southers at 513-772-3550 or jsouthers@ccfa.org or to register go to www.ccfa.org/chapters/swohio

Citizens Police Academy

Application Deadline is Today: August 30

September thru October Program!

The Cincinnati Police Department is offering a Citizens Police Academy, September 8 – October 27, 2010. Designed to provide better understanding between citizens and police through education, meetings will be held at the Cincinnati Police Academy, 800 Evans Street, on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 pm. Some of the topics covered include laws of arrest, traffic contacts, use of force, criminal investigation process, domestic violence and personal safety. Light refreshments will be available.
For more information or an application, contact Monica Ervin at 357-7554 or monica.ervin@cincinnati-oh.gov.
The application deadline is August 30, 2010.

Architreks Walking Tours of Downtown

Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 05

Learn More - 2 Tours Feature Downtown

OTR tours are the second/fourth Saturday mornings and depart from the Coffee Emporium. FINDLAY MARKET/BREWERY DISTRICT tours are the first/third Saturday mornings.

MORE: Please visit the Architreks website to consult the complete schedule of tours: www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks

Citizens Police Academy

Kicks-Off Today: September 08

September thru October Program!

Second Sunday Jazz & Food Buffet

2 to 5 pm on Sunday, September 12

Washington Platform - 1000 Elm Street

WASHINGTON PLATFORM SECOND SUNDAY
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & FOOD BUFFET
Spend a lazy Sunday afternoon with a tasty Louisiana buffet & a side of smokin' hot jazz
2:00-5:00 PM
Reservations Encouraged

NEW ! THURSDAY NIGHTS LIVE !
ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-EAT SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH & BBQ COUNTRY RIBS!
LIVE MUSIC 6-9:00PM

WASHINGTON PLATFORM Saloon & Restaurant
1000 Elm St. - 513/421-0110 - www.washingtonplatform.com
Home of Cincinnati's ORIGINAL Annual Oyster Festival!

DRC MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING

6 to 7 PM on Tuesday, September 14

Tower Room - Main Library - 800 Vine

MEETING AGENDA (Meeting Agenda IS OPEN)
+ Cincinnati Police Department / DSU Monthly Report
+ Cincinnati Fire Department Monthly Report
+ Special Guests

REGULAR DRC BUSINESS
+ Treasurer and NSP Reports
+ Clean, Safe and Green Reports
+ Membership Commmittee Report
+ Special Events Report
+ Other Committee and Officer Reports

MARKET on the SQUARE

Tuesdays, May 4 through September 28

Fountain Sq. Market Returns for 3rd Year

STRAUSS & TROY MARKET ON THE SQUARE RETURNS FOR THE THIRD YEAR
WHAT: 2010 Strauss & Troy Market on the Square. Attracting thousands of visitors to Fountain Square every Tuesday over the summer to shop for fresh produce, baked goods, prepared lunch foods, fresh flowers, and distinctive handmade items from a variety of local vendors.
WHEN: Tuesdays, May 4 to Sept 28, 11am-2pm
WHO: The event is free and open to the public
WHERE: Fountain Square, 5th and Vine streets, downtown Cincinnati

From Tenements to Townhouses

Through September 30

On View @ the Betts House

From Tenements to Townhouses will be on view through September 30. We’re open Tues, Wed & Thurs, 11 am – 2 pm, two Saturdays a month, and other days and times by appointment. This exhibit is made possible, in part, by grants from the Louise Taft Semple Foundation and the Bettman Prize administered by AIA Cincinnati; and panel sponsorships from LPK, Blue Ocean Developers, Towne Properties, York Vision, and anonymous donors.

DRC MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING

6 to 7 PM on Tuesday, October 12

Tower Room - Main Library - 800 Vine

MEETING AGENDA (Meeting Agenda IS OPEN)
+ Cincinnati Police Department / DSU Monthly Report
+ Cincinnati Fire Department Monthly Report
+ Special Guests

REGULAR DRC BUSINESS
+ Treasurer and NSP Reports
+ Clean, Safe and Green Reports
+ Membership Commmittee Report
+ Special Events Report
+ Other Committee and Officer Reports

ARCHITREKS TOURS OF DOWNTOWN & OTR

May through October 31

The DRC is a 2010 Sponsor!

ARCHITREKS TOURS OF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! DOWNTOWN AND OTR TOURS!
THE DRC IS A 2010 SEASON SPONSOR OF THE DOWNTOWN TOUR!
Offered by the Cincinnati Preservation Association May through October, these guided walking tours are a great way to explore Cincinnati history and architecture and learn fun and interesting facts about our city. There are 8 tours throughout Cincinnati -- two of them are focused exclusively on DOWNTOWN and two more explore historic OVER THE RHINE.
DOWNTOWN TOUR INFO: Every first and third Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. Tours last about 2 hours. The downtown tours begin at the Contemporary Arts Center , at the corner of 6th and Walnut Streets. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the CAC at the time of the tour (no need for advance purchases).
OTR tours are the second/fourth Saturday mornings and depart from the Coffee Emporium. FINDLAY MARKET/BREWERY DISTRICT tours are the first/third Saturday mornings.
MORE: Please visit the Architreks website to consult the complete schedule of tours: www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks

DRC MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING

6 to 7 PM on Tuesday, November 09

Tower Room - Main Library - 800 Vine

MEETING AGENDA (Meeting Agenda IS OPEN)
+ Cincinnati Police Department / DSU Monthly Report
+ Cincinnati Fire Department Monthly Report
+ Special Guests

REGULAR DRC BUSINESS
+ Treasurer and NSP Reports
+ Clean, Safe and Green Reports
+ Membership Commmittee Report
+ Special Events Report
+ Other Committee and Officer Reports

DRC MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING

6 to 7 PM on Tuesday, December 14

Tower Room - Main Library - 800 Vine

MEETING AGENDA (Meeting Agenda IS OPEN)
+ Cincinnati Police Department / DSU Monthly Report
+ Cincinnati Fire Department Monthly Report
+ Special Guests

REGULAR DRC BUSINESS
+ Treasurer and NSP Reports
+ Clean, Safe and Green Reports
+ Membership Commmittee Report
+ Special Events Report
+ Other Committee and Officer Reports

WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2012

IN TWO YEARS in 2012: July 4 through July 14

Olympics of Choral Music Comes To Town!

LOOKING AHEAD to 2012:
Did you know that the World Choir Games are coming to Cincinnati in July 2012?!?

Over 400 choirs -- This is the Olympics of choral music!

Take a look at this GREAT video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys9SdTxaJOk

We will need volunteers....lots of volunteers! And, if you speak another language, mark July 4-14, 2012 on your calendar now.