Upcoming Events
DRC Monthly Meeting
6 pm Oct 15, 2019
Public Library, Third Floor
Join your neighbors to hear what all is happening downtown, with regular reports from the Police and Fire Departments. After the meeting, be sure to join us for some social time. Speakers: Michael Hurst, Museum Manager at 21c, talking about upcoming programs and events; Eric Greenberg with Neyer Holdings Corporation, talking about the new Sixth Street Exchange mixed-used project next to Igby's
Murder on the Menu: The Harry Baldwin Case
6pm Oct 17, 2019
Washington Platform
This month, take the final opportunity this year to attend Washington Platform's "Murder On The Menu" experience, occurring on the third Thursday of each month from May to October.
On a night in March in 1879, Harry Baldwin was shot and killed near Washington Platform; the city's first high-profile murder investigation followed. Listen to Cincinnati's oldest unsolved murder mystery, take a tour of the site, and discuss theories and possible conclusions.
Tickets available at http://whokilledharry.com. $50 for a 4-course dinner, craft beers and the tale of Harry Baldwin.
Seasonal Riverfront Market
Wednesdays and Sundays through Oct 27, 2019
Smale Riverfront Park / Castellini Esplanade
Come on down to the first-ever riverfront farmer's market at the Castellini Esplanade! Every Wednesday (3pm to 8pm) and Sunday (10am to 3pm) from May 12 to Oct 27, you'll find a variety of vendors and rotating food trucks.
The other days of the week, in the same location, visit to enjoy a delicious meal from a handful of food trucks (weekdays 10am to 8pm, weekends 10am to 9pm).
DRC Monthly Meeting
6 pm Nov 12, 2019
Public Library, Third Floor
Join your neighbors to hear what all is happening downtown, with regular reports from the Police and Fire Departments. After the meeting, be sure to join us for some social time.
Holiday Decorating
11am-1pm Nov 16, 2019
Piatt Park
The DRC's annual holiday decorating of Piatt Park (just west of the downtown library) will occur on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Rain date is the following Saturday, November 23rd). This is an opportunity to volunteer while getting to know your fellow downtowners. All materials will be provided. Sign-up sheets for the event will be at the October 15th Membership meeting. If you cannot make the meeting and sign-up, but still want to help, please contact me at alanbunker@yahoo.com.
BANK ON IT
1-3 pm Nov 20, 2019
Federal Reserve Bank, 4th & Main
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the walls of the Federal Reserve Bank building at 4th & Main Streets in downtown Cincinnati? Now's your chance to find out!
The Cincinnati branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland will host a tour for the Cincinnati DRC on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 1-3 PM. During this visit DRC members will learn about the history and structure of the Federal Reserve, discover the role the central bank plays in the nation's economy, and participate in hands-on activities that illustrate key economic concepts. In addition to a tour of the vault, participants will learn about the history of central banking and the Federal Reserve System and participate in hands-on activities.
Participation is limited to thirty (30) DRC members and their adult guests (21 years of age or older). Those wishing to visit the Fed must sign up in advance at either the October or November DRC meetings. Sign-ups are not available by phone, email or on-line.