http://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/The latest local news from CinciPulse - The Pulse of the City at OurTown.comen-usFri, 19 Mar 2010 11:41:37 GMT60http://www.ourtown.com/images/logo.pnghttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/Cincinnati Cyclones forward Jimmy Kilpatrick and Dustin Sproat each scored a pair of goal to lead the club to a 7-1 win over the Johnstown Chiefs. Rookie goaltender Jeremy Smith collected his 20th win of the seasona Cyclones rookie record. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:48:13 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/19/cyclones-advance-to-kelly-cup-playoffs.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/19/cyclones-advance-to-kelly-cup-playoffs.htmlBy Andy Furman... A-Rod,Derek Jeter,Shaq,Kobe cant forget LeBron. And now throw in Tiger. What do they all have in common? Great athletes. And what else? Star power. These guys are stars. Call them rock stars if you will. And that Paul Daugherty might complain on his Cincinnati.com blog about Tigers con game to return to the Masters, lets face it golf needs him. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:52:27 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/19/smoke-rings-3-19.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/19/smoke-rings-3-19.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHLs Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this afternoon they have signed defenseman Cullen Eddy to an ECHL tryout agreement. Eddy will be available to play tonight when the Cyclones host Johnstown at 7:30pm. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:47:37 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/19/cyclones-sign-cullen-eddy.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/19/cyclones-sign-cullen-eddy.htmlBea Riggers, a resident of the Triple Creek Retirement Community on Pippin Rd. will be one lucky lady on Tuesday, March 23 at 10:00am when Guido Crescendo kisses her hand. 84 year old Bea has been granted a wish through Never Too Late, an organization that works similar to the Make a Wish Foundation for the elderly and terminally ill. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:52:29 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/18/a-kiss-on-the-hand.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/18/a-kiss-on-the-hand.htmlIf any of you are old like me, you might remember the Fred Astaire/Leslie Caron movie "Daddy LongLegs". The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is now presenting Daddy Long Legs at the Robert S. Marx Theatre. With music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, the play recounts the story of an orphanage trustee who agrees to pay for the education of a young girl he has never met. She writes to him...her Daddy Long-Legs, but he never responds. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:16:49 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/18/daddy-long-legs.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/18/daddy-long-legs.htmlThe University of Cincinnati men's basketball advanced to the second round of the National Invitation Tournament with a 76-62 victory over Weber State last night. The Bearcats will now face long-time regional rival, the University of Dayton from the Atlantic 10 Conference, on Monday, March 22 at 9 p.m. in Fifth Third Arena. The game will be telecast nationally on ESPN. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:01:38 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/18/uc-advances-to-2nd-round-of-nit.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/18/uc-advances-to-2nd-round-of-nit.htmlIt looks like it was a fun time on Fountain Square last night for the St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Janet and Roger Ach graciously supplied us with photos. Check them out. It was a beautiful evening and it looks like a good time was had by all. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:02:39 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/18/wearing-of-the-green-on-fountain-square.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/18/wearing-of-the-green-on-fountain-square.htmlKnow Theatre of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Fringe Festival has announced the performance fringe line-up for the 2010 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. The festival is scheduled to kick-off June 1st with CityBeats official Fringe Kick-off Party. The festival will continue through June 12th with 32 productions and more than 150 artists. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:55:52 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/17/cincinnati-fringe-festival.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/17/cincinnati-fringe-festival.htmlHAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:53:05 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/17/st-patricks-day.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/17/st-patricks-day.htmlFaster than a speeding bullet...more powerful than a locomotive. That's what Cincinnati will become, at least as far as the Internet is concerned if we are chosen to be Google's test city for their new ultra-high speed broadband network. The new network would offer internet speeds more than 100 times faster that most Americans are used to and allow us to download things like feature-length high definition moves in 5-minutes or less. It has some business and medical benefits as well, but who cares as long as we can download Avatar in under 5 minutes...just kidding of course. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:51:38 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/17/googlenati.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/17/googlenati.htmlYou might want to check your pantry. Two private labeled spices sold at Kroger have been recalled because of possible salmonella contamination. The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling Kroger California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder and Kroger Special Seasoning Blend Lemon Pepper. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the Kroger products. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:54:16 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/16/kroger-recalls-two-spices.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/16/kroger-recalls-two-spices.htmlIf you are a ballet afficianado, check out www.groupon.com today. They are offering a 50% discount on Cincinnati Ballet Tickets. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:31:15 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/16/cincinnati-ballet-and-groupon.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/16/cincinnati-ballet-and-groupon.htmlNo matter what happens during March Madness, the Xavier University basketball team is a winner thanks to Sister Rose Ann Fleming and the school's emphasis on academics. The New York Times featured an article on the team and Sister Rose Ann on its front page this morning. "Since Sister Rose Ann Fleming became the schools academic advisor in 1985 every men's basketball player who has played as a senior has left with a diploma. This is in stark contrast to overall statistics in the NCAA where 19% of the tournament teams have graduation rates below 40%. To read the rest of the story click www.nytimes.com/2010/03/16/sports/ncaabasketball/16nun.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:26:07 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/16/both-xavier-and-sister-rose-ann-are-winners.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/16/both-xavier-and-sister-rose-ann-are-winners.htmlLooks like we finally have a date for the opening of Jean Robert deCavel's new restaurant at 7th and Vine. Jean Robert himself told about a hundred peope at an Opera fundraiser on Sunday night that the opening in planned for June 1. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:13:39 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/15/jean-roberts-table-planned-opening-june.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/15/jean-roberts-table-planned-opening-june.htmlYou can watch the March Madness Games on the Big Screen at Fountain Square March 16-April 5. Visit www.myfountainsquare.com for the viewing schedule. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:07:26 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/15/march-madness.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/15/march-madness.htmlSt. Patrick's Day celebrations kinda got rained out this week, but the Big Day is still to come. Join the party at Fountain Square on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. There will be Irish food, Irish beverages and Irish music. Live music by the Naked Karate Girls, U2 Cover band and Joshua's Tree. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:05:07 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/15/celebrate-st-patricks-day-on-fountain-square.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/15/celebrate-st-patricks-day-on-fountain-square.htmlCYCLONES RETURN HOME IN FIRST Cincinnati Can Clinch Kelly Cup Playoff Berth This Week! COMING UP: The Cincinnati Cyclones, the ECHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, return to U.S. Bank Arena after a six game road trip this week. Thursday (March 18), the club hosts Johnstown in a 7:30pm clash on a Thirsty Thursday with one dollar Pabst Blue Ribbon and Miller High Life cans all night. Friday (March 19), the club is back on the road at Toledo in a 7pm showdown. Saturday (March 20), the Cyclones and Toledo close out their regular season series with a 7:30pm tilt at U.S. Bank Arena on a Kids Eat Free promotion. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:53:36 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/15/cyclones-weekly-news.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/15/cyclones-weekly-news.htmlIn spite of the rainy weather today, the Red's Opening Day tickets which went on sale this morning at 9:00 a.m. sold out in 25 minutes. Some of the lucky (?) ticket buyers had been camping out on the square since Thursday night to be first in line for the tickets. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:10:14 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/14/reds-opening-day-tickets.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/14/reds-opening-day-tickets.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHLs Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this afternoon they have received forward Maxime Lacroix from the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL). In another move, the club has also activated defenseman Doug Krantz from the injured list. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:52:49 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/14/cyclones-receive-lacroix.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/14/cyclones-receive-lacroix.htmlBy Andy Furman.... Were not here today to mourn a University of Cincinnati heartbreaking basketball loss and it was a heartbreaker. A 54-51 buzzer-beater against West Virginia Thursday night. Todays a day to think of UC sophomore Dion Dixon. With six-plus seconds to go in a tie ballgame at Madison Square Garden, well, the best way to say it he coughed it up. He booted the ball on a dribble. Turned it over to the Mountaineers and bang, DaSean Butler banked one in at the buzzer a threefor the win. But back to Dixon. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:51:13 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/14/smoke-rings-3-13.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/14/smoke-rings-3-13.htmlDidn't feel like standing in the rain to watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade today? Not to worry. Our intrepid and slightly soggy photographers, Roger and Janet Ach got some great pictures. Click "more". Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:36:25 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/14/st-patricks-day-parade.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/14/st-patricks-day-parade.htmlYou may have noticed the tents on Fountain Square today. People also have lawn chairs set up in a space that has been roped off for them. This is not a Tent City. These folks are waiting in line for Reds Opening Day tickets which go on sale on Fountain Square tomorrow. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:17:06 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/tent-city.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/tent-city.htmlSt. Patricks Day festivities begin at Arnolds Bar & Grill, 210 E. 8th St. Friday March 12th at 8pm with a Mad Hatter Party, a prelude to the St. Patricks Day Parade. Wear an outrageous hat and you may win a prize. Arnolds will feature live music and Irish cuisine. Return to Arnolds at 6am on March 13th for the pre-parade party with kegs and eggs. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:26:25 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/start-st-patricks-day-celebrations-tonight.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/start-st-patricks-day-celebrations-tonight.htmlIt's supposed to rain this weekend so you might want to stay inside. How about going to see the new 3-D version of Alice in Wonderland. Our contributor and OurTown Marketing Director, Chris Burnett went to see the movie last night. Read what he has to say by clicking "columnists" and "tv/movie reviews Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:22:14 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/tim-burtons-alice.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/tim-burtons-alice.htmlCincinnati has won another award! According to www.DailyBeast.com we are #1 of 57 cities in their ranking of Craziest Cities in the U.S. I must be crazy, because I am kind of proud of the distinction. Crazy is one of the better things that the national press has said about us in the last few years. See the Daily Beast article below: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:51:14 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/were-number-1.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/were-number-1.htmlXavier University first-year head coach Chris Mack is among the fifteen finalists for the 2010 Skip Prosser Award, which is named for the late former head coach at Xavier and Wake Forest. Mack, who played for Prosser and coached on his staffs at Xavier and Wake Forest, has led XU to a 23-7 record this season and a fourth straight Atlantic 10 Conference Regular Season Championship. Mack is tied with Josh Pastner of Memphis (23-9) as the winningest first-year head coaches in Division I.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:21:51 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/chris-mack-finalist-for-skip-prosser-award.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/chris-mack-finalist-for-skip-prosser-award.htmlLast night I saw the 3D version of Alice in Wonderland which is the latest ingenious creation from no other than Tim Burton. Everyone knows the story and the mind bending world that Alice falls into through the rabbit hole, but nobody could have expected what Tim Burton created! From the very beginning once you put those 3D glasses on the movie becomes filled with eye-popping, mind twisting special effects that truly bring the childhood story to life. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:12:59 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/alice-in-wonderland.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/12/alice-in-wonderland.htmlUniversity of Cincinnati swimmer Josh Schneider earned the top seed in the 50-yard freestyle at the 2010 NCAA Mens Swimming & Diving Championship, set to take place from March 25-27 at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on the campus of the Ohio State University in Columbus. His seed time of 19.08, also a UC, meet, and pool record clocking, was set during the preliminaries at the recent BIG EAST Conference Championships at Pittsburghs Trees Pool. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:35:14 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/11/uc-swimmer-earns-top-seed.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/11/uc-swimmer-earns-top-seed.htmlBy Andy Furman..... Re-Tread. Used tire? Antonio Bryant answers to that. Hes the newest Cincinnati Bengal. A wide-receiver who had his last chance in Tampa Bay with the Bucs. Last year he was reduced to 39 catches, 600 yards and only four touchdowns. OKhe was coming off a torn cartilage operation in his left knee. Again used tire. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:33:06 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/11/smoke-rings-3-11.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/11/smoke-rings-3-11.htmlWhat do you think about Antonio Bryant joining the Cincinnati Bengals? See what Andy Furman has to say about the deal and Bryant's football career. Click on "Furman." Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:28:04 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/11/bryant-joins-the-bengals.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/11/bryant-joins-the-bengals.htmlLooking for something to do this weekend? Here's a few ideas that might appeal. If you haven't been to the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show at the Duke Energy Center, this weekend is your last opportunity to have vendors try to separate you from your money by tempting you with beautiful landscaping designs and home improvement ideas. If that's not your cup of tea, how about helping the Cincinnati Boy's Choir celebrate its 45th anniversary with the concert at Christ Church Cathedral this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:31:37 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/10/whats-doing-this-weekend.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/10/whats-doing-this-weekend.htmlHave you seen Sherlock Holmes yet? Our movie reviewer Gabby has. See what she thinks by clicking "columnists" and "tv/movie reviews" Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:05:41 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/10/spend-a-couple-of-hours-with-sherlock-holmes.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/10/spend-a-couple-of-hours-with-sherlock-holmes.html I went to see Sherlock Holmes this week at the $3.00 show...the one by Turfway in Northern Kentucky. I had been wanting to see movie and never quite got around to it before. It was really very good. It is a very clever take on the two main characters that bring them up-to-date and appealing to a 2010 audience. Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law as Sherlock and Watson were unconventional, never boring, and overall excellent. The film made me wonder why Robert Downey, Jr. received no recognition at all by the Academy Awards people. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:05:11 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/10/sherlock-holmes-is-a-winner.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/10/sherlock-holmes-is-a-winner.htmlI misspoke yesterday, Lindsay Lohan is suing for $100 million, not $50 million. Why not! I know that this doesn't actually count as hyper-local and has no Cincinnati connection, but I just couldn't resist talking about it . Have you heard that Lindsay Lohan is suing e-trade for that E-Trade baby commercial that includes the "milkaholic baby Lindsay. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:41:28 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/lindsay-lohan-sues-e-trade.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/lindsay-lohan-sues-e-trade.htmlTwo days after being selected as one of two unanimous selections to the BIG EAST Conference All-Rookie Team, University of Cincinnati freshman guard Lance Stephenson (Brooklyn, N.Y./Lincoln) was named the leagues Rookie of the Year, the conference office announced. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:10:01 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/10/ucs-stephenson-named-rookie-of-the-year.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/10/ucs-stephenson-named-rookie-of-the-year.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHLs Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this afternoon they have completed a trade with the Bakersfield Condors (ECHL) that sends forward Mark Voakes and defenseman Scott Marchesi in exchange for future considerations. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:23:27 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/cyclones-send-voakes-and-marchesi-to-bakersfield.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/cyclones-send-voakes-and-marchesi-to-bakersfield.htmlAs I sit here in my 4th floor office, I've noticed that the sun has gone behind some big, gray clouds. C'mon sungods, surely after the February we had this year we deserve more than a couple of days of sunshine. Let's hope the weather holds out for the St. Patrick's Day Parade this Saturday. The parade starts at 11:00 a.m. and travels from Fifth and Sentinel Streets, west on Fifth Street to Plum, south on Plum to Third Street, west on Third Street ending at Third and Central. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:09:10 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/cincinnati-st-patricks-day-parade.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/cincinnati-st-patricks-day-parade.htmlDon't forget, this Friday, March 12 is the deadline for submissions for EcoSculpt. First prize is $500. You can find more information at www.myfountainsquare.com/ecosculpt. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:10:21 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/ecosculpt-deadline.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/ecosculpt-deadline.htmlThe Gwinnett Gladiators have one of the most feared power play units in the ECHL and on Monday night, they used it collect a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones. Gwinnett, which leads the ECHL in power play percentage at 22.7 percent, went three-for-five with the man-advantage to guide the offense past Cincinnati and improve to two games above the .500 mark (28-26-6). Cincinnati unleashed a 39 shot attack at Gladiators goaltender Danny Taylor, but he turned aside 36 of the efforts to take his 17th victory of the season. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:10:21 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/gladiators-4-3-over-cyclones.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/9/gladiators-4-3-over-cyclones.htmlDid anyone else stay up to watch the Academy Awards last night? Did you see the dress Cincinnati native, Sarah Jessica Parker was wearing. Don't think she got that one at Macy's. I have to say that the hairdo was a little weird, but it was kind of SJP. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:26 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/sarah-jessica-parker-at-the-academy-awards.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/sarah-jessica-parker-at-the-academy-awards.htmlDid you know that today, March 8 is International Women's Day? Neither did I. Obviously not one of your more popular holidays, but it dates back to 1909 and celebrates the political, economic and social achievements of women. Although it began as a socialist holiday, this year the International Committee of the Red Cross is celebrating the occasion by bringing attention to the plight of women displaced women by armed conflicts. The displacement of populations is one of the gravest consequences of today's armed conflicts. It affects women in a host of ways Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:29:38 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/international-womens-day.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/international-womens-day.htmlFountain Square is gearing up for this spring and summer. If you would like to join in the fun and volunteer to help out on the Square, visit www.myfountainsquare.com for more information. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:44:13 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/volunteer-on-fountain-square.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/volunteer-on-fountain-square.htmlJoe Kastelic (Newton, N.C./Fred T. Foard) and David Tepe (Liberty Township, Ohio/Lakota East) led the University of Cincinnati men's golf team to a 22nd-place finish at the USF Invitational on March 5-7 at the Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:39:14 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/ucs-mens-golf-at-usf-invitational.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/ucs-mens-golf-at-usf-invitational.htmlBambee Dela Paz (Caloocan City, Philippines/Miriam College) placed 13th to lead the University of Cincinnati women's golf team to a 10th-place team finish at the Rio Verde Invitational on March 5-7 at the Quail Run Golf Course. Dela Paz carded rounds of 77-74-76=227, good for 13th place. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:37:09 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/uc-womens-golf.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/uc-womens-golf.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHLs Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this afternoon they have had forward Maxime Lacroix recalled by the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL). Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:34:15 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/cycloness-lacroix-recalled-by-hamilton-bulldogs.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/cycloness-lacroix-recalled-by-hamilton-bulldogs.htmlKatherine Russo set a new school record with 23 saves but the University of Cincinnati's women's Lacrosse team (1-1) was unable to score the first goal in the sudden death, second overtime against Duquesne University (1-4) at Nippert Stadium on Sunday afternoon, losing 14-13. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:32:29 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/ucs-lacrosse-team.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/ucs-lacrosse-team.htmlThe South Carolina Stingrays capitalized on three power play goals and a shorthanded marker in a 6-2 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones on Sunday afternoon. Rob Ricci netted a hat trick (three goals) for South Carolina. The win was the first in four tries this season for South Carolina, the defending Kelly Cup champions. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:27:30 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/stingrays-in-6-2-win-over-cyclones.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/8/stingrays-in-6-2-win-over-cyclones.htmlUniversity of Cincinnati freshman guard Lance Stephenson (Brooklyn, N.Y./Lincoln) was one of two unanimous selections to the 2010 BIG EAST Conference All-Rookie team, the league office announced. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:13:57 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/7/ucs-stephenson-named-to-2010-big-east-all-rookie-team.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/7/ucs-stephenson-named-to-2010-big-east-all-rookie-team.htmlIt was a beautiful day downtown on Saturday as over 40 teams participated in the Cinciditarod. With team members tethered to their decorated shopping carts, the announcer began the countdown at Noon and at the sound of Mush all energized participants took off. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:01:31 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/7/cinciditarod-on-fountain-square.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/7/cinciditarod-on-fountain-square.htmlAre you a theatre-lover? Then you won't want to miss "The 39 Steps" being presented now through March 14 at the Aronoff. I got a chance to see the show last night and didn't know quite what to expect. It is an Alfred Hitchcock murder mystery, but bears no resemblance to "Psycho" or "Rear Window." It is a 1930's era murder mystery, screwball comedy filled with spys, twists, clever dialogue and lots of laughs. The four member cast is superb and the very cleverly staged show is delightful. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:45:19 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/the-thirty-nine-steps-at-the-aronoff.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/the-thirty-nine-steps-at-the-aronoff.htmlI just finished watching Parenthood, the new Ron Howard series on NBC. I just finished watching because I DVRd the show, not anxious enough to see it to miss the Tuesday evening competition, The Good Wife. Based on the 1989 film of the same name, Parenthood is a look at the lives of the Braverman family of Northern California. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:36:18 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/parenthood-definitely-worth-a-look.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/parenthood-definitely-worth-a-look.htmlBy Andy Furman.... They were hanging in the rafters the other evening at the Fifth-Third Center, in Shoemaker Center on Ed Jucker Court. Wow, was that a mouthful. No, not the fans they werent hanging the banners. March Sadness. Go Mick Go. And if they could, they probably would have hung the fourth-year Cincinnati basketball coach along with them. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:30:34 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/smoke-rings-march-5.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/smoke-rings-march-5.htmlWhy can't the Bearcats win in March? See what Andy Furman has to say. Click "Furman" in the nav bar. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:26:30 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/furman-on-the-bearcats.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/furman-on-the-bearcats.htmlDon't forget the Cinciditarod on Fountain Square this Saturday at noon. Cinciditarod is a wacky, shopping cart race through Cincinnati that starts and finishes on Fountain Square. Its a tribute to the Alaskan Iditarod a brutal 1,100 mile dog-sled race but instead of dogs, its people; instead of sleds, its shopping carts; and instead of Alaska, its Cincinnati. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:44:36 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/cinciditarod.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/5/cinciditarod.htmlChris Ciancanelli celebrates 40 years of dedicated service with White Castle! After spending his summers working construction with his dad and brother, Chris decided to join the White Castle team on January 31, 1970. He began his work with the company at the Cicero Avenue Castle in Oak Lawn, IL before being promoted to Regional Assistant Director of Operations and assigned to the Greater Cincinnati area in July of 2004. Since then, Ciancanelli has worked diligently to ensure that all Greater Cincinnati Area White Castle restaurants operate at quality standards. In December 2008, Chris was again promoted to Regional Director of Restaurant Operations, Greater Cincinnati. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:51:32 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/chris-ciananelli.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/chris-ciananelli.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHLs Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this afternoon they have loaned defenseman Brett Motherwell to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL). Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:38:56 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/cyclones-motherwell-loaned-to-bridgeport.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/cyclones-motherwell-loaned-to-bridgeport.htmlThe University of Cincinnati football team was honored Thursday with the Erich Kunzel Queen City Advocate Award at the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureaus annual meeting at the Duke Energy Center. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:36:34 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/uc-honored-with-queen-city-advocate-award.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/uc-honored-with-queen-city-advocate-award.htmlUniversity of Cincinnati senior guard Kahla Roudebush (Noblesville, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) was named to the all-BIG EAST second team on Thursday (March 4), the conference announced on the eve of the 2010 BIG EAST Championship. Roudebush earns the honor for the second straight season and becomes the first UC women's basketball player to earn multiple all-BIG EAST honors. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:21:52 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/roudebush-named-to-big-east-second-team.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/roudebush-named-to-big-east-second-team.htmlWatch the Oscars like one of the Stars this Sunday at the People Working Cooperatively Benefit "Oscar Night America." The event features a red carpet welcome, cocktails, entertainment, appetizers, a three-course gourmet meal and emcees from WCPO-TV and the Academy Awards. This event is one of only 52 official parties santioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. You'll be watching the Oscars on the Big Screen, the next best thing to being there. There are silent and live auctions, door prizes and the night is capped off with an After Party. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:52:05 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/academy-awards-oscars-and-you.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/academy-awards-oscars-and-you.htmlHave any of you seen the new Boost Mobile TV commercial? It shows a mother at the airport with her child in a doggie carrier because her cell phone bill is so high that she can't afford a ticket for her child. This is just the latest in a series of tasteless commercials from the Boost Mobile people....remember the surgeon eating a burrito and the bike riders with their underarm hair blowing in the breeze? These ads have accomplished what they are supposed to, I guess. People are talking about them, including me. But there is something very disturbing to me about seeing that child in a doggie carrier. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:28:47 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/tasteless-boost-mobile-commercials.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/tasteless-boost-mobile-commercials.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones used a pair of goal from captain Barret Ehgoetz to claim a 5-3 win over the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday night. Ian McKenzie picked up a goal and had a fight to spark the club to the win. Jeremy Smith kicked away 31 shots to take the triumph. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:11:51 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/cincinnati-cyclones-defeat-charlotte-checkers.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/4/cincinnati-cyclones-defeat-charlotte-checkers.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHLs Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, learned this afternoon that defenseman Brett Motherwell has been named the AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for February. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:22:39 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/cyclones-motherwell-named-echl-plus-performer-for-february.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/cyclones-motherwell-named-echl-plus-performer-for-february.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHLs Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this morning they have received goaltender Robert Mayer from Montreal. Mayer will be available for the Cyclones game tonight at Charlotte. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:20:07 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/cyclones-get-mayer-from-canadiens.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/cyclones-get-mayer-from-canadiens.htmlI was watching the Ellen DeGeneres Show this morning.thats one of the privileges of being a freelance writerone of the cons of course is no regular paycheck. Anyway, Ellen said that she has over 4 million followers now on Twitter, but that she thinks we should all put down our cell phones every once in a while and actually focus on whats importanther show. Ellen was joking of course, but she does have a point. In this world of electronic communication and the quick message, we are losing something.the ability to communicate with one another in a polite, well-spoken, grammatically correct way. And forget about good spelling. That appears to be lost forever. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:37:03 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/the-thank-you-e-mail.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/the-thank-you-e-mail.htmlSocial Grace wants to bring back the pen and paper...I think that ship has sailed Grace, but she does have some suggestions for improving your e-mails. Click on columnists and "food/Social Grace to read more. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:25:01 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/social-grace.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/social-grace.htmlThe snow is almost completely melted and hopefully we won't see anymore until next year, but we are left with some gaping potholes. If you have lost your car in a pothole lately and want to report it, here is how you go about it. The best way to ensure that a pothole gets repaired in a timely manner in the City of Cincinnati is to call the City's customer service line and report them. The customer service Center is staffed Monday through Friday form 7:00AM 7:00PM. The number is 591-6000.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:59:46 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/report-a-pothole.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/report-a-pothole.htmlThis weekend is Bockfest in Over The Rhine. The festivities begin on Friday and end on Sunday. In the 1800s, Cincinnati was one of America's most prolific brewing cities. Cincinnatians drank more beer per capita than any city in the country, and Over-the-Rhine was at one point home to more than 18 breweries. A tradition developed among the breweries to release all of their bock beer on the same day. Bock beer is a rich, complex, robust lager that marks the end of the Winter brewing season and the beginning of Spring. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:53:03 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/bockfest-in-over-the-rhine.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/bockfest-in-over-the-rhine.htmlSummer is coming...at least that's what the calendar says. And it is supposed to warm up this weekend. Anyway, plans are being made for the PNC Summer on the Square Music Series. If there are any bands out there that would like to play on the Square this summer, you can visit www.myfountainsquare.com to find out how to submit your electronic press kit. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:31:23 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/pnc-summer-music-series.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/3/pnc-summer-music-series.htmlI have absolutely no artistic talent at all, but I am anxious to see EcoSculpt 2010 presented by Duke Energy that will be on display for three weeks beginning April 9 on Fountain Square. The show will consist of original sculptures made of recycled and/or recyclable materials and will mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. If you are an artist and would like to submit a design. You have to do so by March 12. Chosen designs will be built on Fountain Square and compete for cash prizes from $100-$500. You can apply at www.myfountainsquare.com. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:55:39 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/ecosculpt-on-fountain-square-celebrates-earth-day.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/ecosculpt-on-fountain-square-celebrates-earth-day.htmlKahla Roudebush (Noblesville, Ind./Hamilton Souteastern) scored a game-high 22 points, but the University of Cincinnati women's basketball team dropped a 69-63 overtime decision at Marquette on Monday (March 1) in the Al McGuire Center. Val Schuster (Wausau, Wis./Wausau Newman Central), playing in her home state for the first time as a collegian, tied a career high with 11 points and grabbed a career-best 11 rebounds for her first career double-double. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:32:15 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/2/uc-women-lose-to-marquette-in-overtime.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/2/uc-women-lose-to-marquette-in-overtime.htmlI wasted some valuable personal time last night watching that horrible show The Bachelor so that I could hear who was going to be on the next episode of "Dancing with the Stars." My sacrifice was worth it. Can you believe, Chad OchoCinco will be on Dancing beginning March 22. There were others, of course, including the Bachelor, Jake, I hope he can stop crying long enough to dance, Kate Gosslin, Pamela Anderson and Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:37:00 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/2/chad-ochocinco-to-be-on-dancing-with-the-stars.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/2/chad-ochocinco-to-be-on-dancing-with-the-stars.htmlThe Cincinnati Arts Association has announced the winners of the 2010 Overture Awards Scholarship Competition. The Competition was held on Saturday, February 27 2010 at the Aronoff Centers Jarson-Kaplan Theater. Six area students were awarded $2,500 scholarships for post-secondary education. 18 runners-up each won $500 scholarships. Students are nominated by their schools to compete in one of six disciplines: Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theater, Visual Art or Vocal Music. The scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the U.S. Two Northern Kentucky students--Sarah Gregory and Taylor Abner of Notre Dame Academy won for creative writing and dance, respectively. For a complete list of winners and runners-up, click "read more" Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:29 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/cincinnati-arts-association-announces-overture-awards-scholarships.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/cincinnati-arts-association-announces-overture-awards-scholarships.htmlWhat, no movie this week Gabby? But she did stay up late to watch "The Marriage Ref" after the Olympics on Sunday night. Find out how she liked it. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:28:11 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/gabby-prescott-the-marriage-ref.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/gabby-prescott-the-marriage-ref.htmlSunday night after the Olympics Closing Ceremonies, I stayed up for the shortened version of the highly-advertised new NBC offering, The Marriage Ref. The premise of the show is this: The audience and three guest stars are shown film clips of a married couple in the midst of a long-standing disagreement. The guest stars give their opinion of both the husband and wifes stance on the subject, and finally, The Marriage Ref, Tom Papa, gives his verdict of who should win the argument. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:26:05 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/the-marriage-ref.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/the-marriage-ref.htmlThe Cincinnati Home and Garden Show starts this Saturday, March 6 at the Cincinnati Convention Center. In addition to the beautiful garden exhibits, you will be bombarded with ideas for home improvement, not that most of us need ideas, we just need the money to implement them. But the Home and Garden Show is always interesting and gets those "home improvement juices" stirring. Admission is $11.00 for adults, children get in free. You can get a $2.00 discount ticket at Home Depot. For information on times for the Show visit www.hartproductions.com. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:11:34 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/cincinnati-home-and-garden-show.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/cincinnati-home-and-garden-show.htmlMany of us have happy memories of events held at Music Hall. My own high school graduation was held there and my junior and senior proms were held at the Topper Ballroom. The building, which was constructed in 1878 will be undergoing a restoration. As plans take shape for the restoration and renewal of Music Hall, Greater Cincinnatis historic performing arts center and community gathering space, the Music Hall Working Group (MHWG) announced today the creation of the Music Hall Revitalization Corporation (MHRC), a new organization that will assume leadership of the project. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:58:00 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/restoration-of-music-hall.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/restoration-of-music-hall.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHLs Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this afternoon that forward Mark Van Guilder has been recalled by the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL). Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:51:08 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/van-guilder-recalled-by-milwaukee-admirals.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/3/1/van-guilder-recalled-by-milwaukee-admirals.htmlThe Johnstown Chiefs ended their seven game losing streak on Saturday night at the expense of the Cincinnati Cyclones in a 6-2 triumph. Six different Chiefs scored in the victory. The Cyclones finish February with a 9-2-2 recordbut continue to lead the North Division of the American Conference. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:00:33 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/28/cyclones-lose-to-johnston-chiefs.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/28/cyclones-lose-to-johnston-chiefs.htmlKahla Roudebush (Noblesville, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) scored 19 points, but the University of Cincinnati women's basketball team dropped a 72-60 decision to Pittsburgh on Senior Day in Fifth Third Arena on Feb. 27. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:58:50 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/28/uc-women-drop-decision-to-pittsburgh.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/28/uc-women-drop-decision-to-pittsburgh.htmlTheres good news for the Mick Cronin haters. This could be Cronins last year on the bench as basketball coach for the University of Cincinnati. After Saturdays 74-68 disgusting loss to West Virginia in Morgantown which buried the Bearcats NCAA hopes -- CinciPulse.com learned from an informed UC source that although Cronin received a contract extension last June for two additional seasons, the extension can refuse compensation. And, yes, UC would only owe the fourth-year coach just one seasons pay. The source said, We need a coach at UC. That statement alone spoke volumes, without any prodding and with games remaining against Villanova and Georgetown, well, Cronins future as the Bearcats coach looks bleak, at best. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:42:16 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/28/andy-furmans-inside-news-on-mick-cronin.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/28/andy-furmans-inside-news-on-mick-cronin.htmlBy Andy Furman.....There's good news for the Mick Cronin haters. This could be Cronins last year on the bench as basketball coach for the University of Cincinnati. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:37:34 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/28/smoke-rings-2-28.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/28/smoke-rings-2-28.htmlIt's another cold, gray Saturday in Cincinnati, but at least it is not actively snowing, not yet anyway. If you are looking for something to do today, how about D.J. Buter's Bridalrama Showcase at the Duke Energy Convention Center. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. today and tomorrow. Admission is $10 at the door. Runway shows are at noon and 3:30 each day. www.bridalrama.net After you have picked out your bridal gear, head on over to the Cincinnati Auto Expo and pick out your honeymoon car. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:57:31 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/27/bridal-show-and-auto-show.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/27/bridal-show-and-auto-show.htmlSt. Dominic Church in Delhi is hosting a LasVegas Night tomorrow night, February 27, at 8:00p.m. It will be in the school gym beginning at 8:00p.m. Tickets are $8/ea. $15/couple. Casino games, raffle, split-the-pot and more. Includes refreshments and snacks. Ages 21 and up. Benefits St. Dominic Church. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:54:05 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/26/las-vegas-night-at-st-dominic-church-in-delhi.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/26/las-vegas-night-at-st-dominic-church-in-delhi.htmlIT'S FINAL FRIDAY! WHICH IS GOOD NEWS FOR MANY REASONS. FIRST, IT'S FINALLY FRIDAY AND SECOND THIS HORRIBLE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IS FINALLY ALMOST OVER. Want to celebrate? Then you you can join in the fun in the Over-The-Rhine quarter. There's good food, music, art, and friends. See the complete schedule of events below: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:11:00 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/26/final-friday.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/26/final-friday.htmlBeginning this weekend the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is presenting "Othello". "At the bleeding heart of Othello is Shakespeares ultimate villain, Iago. Smooth and ever-scheming, Iago is a ringmaster of deceit, with an otherworldly ability to bend others wills to his own. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:59:35 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/26/cincinnati-shakespeare-company-presents-othello.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/26/cincinnati-shakespeare-company-presents-othello.htmlYou've seen the workmen taking the ice rink down on Fountain Square this week. Did you know that almost 50,000 people visited the rink this winter, that's a 22% increase over last year. Don't forget that tomorrow is your last chance to sign up teams for the Cinciditarod. To find out more and to register, visit http://www.myfountainsquare.com/cinciditarod Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:18:50 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/25/fountain-square-ice-rink-very-popular-this-year.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/25/fountain-square-ice-rink-very-popular-this-year.htmlCincinnati Cyclones forward Mark Van Guilder netted a pair of goalsincluding the game winner at 1:20 of the thirdand rookie Mark Voakes added the other in a 3-2 triumph over the Wheeling Nailers on Wednesday night at U.S. Bank Arena. Rookie Jeremy Smith turned aside 29 shots, while Jimmy Kilpatrick, Brett Motherwell and Dustin Sproat each had two point evenings. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:05 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/25/cyclones-nail-nailers.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/25/cyclones-nail-nailers.htmlThe Bengals have been selected along with the Dallas Cowboys as the teams for the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The game will kick off the 2010 NFL preseason at 8 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 8 from Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio, with national television coverage on NBCs Sunday Night Football. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:16:02 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/25/bengals-in-2010-pro-football-hall-of-fame-game.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/25/bengals-in-2010-pro-football-hall-of-fame-game.htmlThe University of Cincinnati football teams season opener at Fresno State on Sept. 4, 2010 will be televised by ESPN2. The game, at FSUs Bulldog Stadium, will kickoff at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT). Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:12:40 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/25/ucs-football-season-opener-on-espn2.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/25/ucs-football-season-opener-on-espn2.htmlThe next concert in this years Great Music in a Great Space series features a debut performance by the acclaimed Swedish Radio Choir on February 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral at Eighth and Plum streets. Thirty-two professional singers form the Swedish Radio Choir will perform a full spectrum of choral repertoire. Tickets are $35 in advance and $38 at the door; students $15 with student ID. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:59:08 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/swedish-radio-choir-at-st-peter-in-chains.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/swedish-radio-choir-at-st-peter-in-chains.htmlConcert Nova will be presenting "The Heart of Mahler" this evening at 7:30 at Tower Place Mall. The concert is being held in the former GAP Space. The After party will be hosted by Oriental Wok and Coffee Emporium. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:56:07 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/the-heart-of-mahler.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/the-heart-of-mahler.htmlIf you have a February birthday you might want to get over to Blackfinn this Friday night for the February Birthday Bash. Book a party and receive party favors and a chance to win $500 in birthday gifts. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:03:21 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/february-birthday-bash-at-blackfinn.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/february-birthday-bash-at-blackfinn.htmlMiller Gallery on Hyde Park Square will be celebrating 50 years in business with an opening party this Friday for a new Exhibit, 50 YEARS, 50 PAINTINGS, 50 ARTISTS. Each of the artists that Miller Gallery represents has created an original painting especially for this exhibit. Miller Gallery would like to invite all to join in their celebration on Friday from 6-8 p.m. to join in the fun and enjoy this eclectic exhibit. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:50:23 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/50th-anniversary-celebration-at-miller-gallery.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/50th-anniversary-celebration-at-miller-gallery.htmlUniversity of Cincinnati football athletic trainer Bob Mangine recently received the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute Career Service Award for Contributions to baseball at the 28th Annual Injuries in Baseball Conference in Birmingham, Ala. The award was presented by Dr James Andrews. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:21:21 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/ucs-mangine-receives-award.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/ucs-mangine-receives-award.htmlThe Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the NHLs Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, announced this afternoon that goaltender Robert Mayer has been recalled and re-assigned to the Montreal Canadiens (NHL) and that they have received forward Mark Van Guilder from the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL). Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:18:52 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/robert-mayer-recalled-to-cyclones.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/robert-mayer-recalled-to-cyclones.htmlBambee Dela Paz (Caloocan City, Philippines/Miriam College) finished second to lead the University of Cincinnati women's golf in its spring opener at the JU Classic at Hidden Hills Country Club, hosted by Jacksonville University. The junior shot 73-73=146 to finish two over par, just two shots back of individual champion Mitsuki Katahira of Daytona State College, who posted an even-par 73-71=144.. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:17:04 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/uc-womens-golf.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/24/uc-womens-golf.htmlThe Reds and free agent OF Jonny Gomes have agreed to terms on a 1-year contract through the 2010 season with an option for 2011...to make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Edinson Volquez (Tommy John surgery, 8/3) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list...Gomes, 29, in 98 apps and 75 starts last season for the Reds hit .267 while producing 17 doubles, 20 HR and 51 RBI in just 281 at bats...his bio is attached. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:59:22 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/23/reds-sign-gomes.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/23/reds-sign-gomes.htmlUniversity of Cincinnati womens soccer coach Michelle Salmon announced the 2010 spring schedule on Monday. The schedule features six dates with the Bearcats facing two NCAA Tournament teams, along with hosting former alumni at Gettler Stadium. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:54:37 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/23/uc-womens-spring-soccer-schedule.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/23/uc-womens-spring-soccer-schedule.htmlThey are dismantling the ice rink on Fountain Square today. In a way, I'm sorry to see it go. A lot of people in Cincinnati had a whole lot of fun there this winter. But, if this means that spring is on its way, hurry up and take it down. This winter has been much too long. I'm looking forward to market day on the Square instead. A lot sunnier, I hope, and you won't fall on your bum. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:58:28 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/23/say-goodbye-to-the-ice-rink.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/23/say-goodbye-to-the-ice-rink.htmlGabby spent another weekend at the movies. Find out what she thinks about Valentine's Day. Click "columnists" and "tv/movie reviews." Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:54:23 GMThttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/23/valentines-day-the-movie.htmlhttp://www.ourtown.com/cincipulse/article/2010/2/23/valentines-day-the-movie.html