Good morning, Hamilton County. Mark your calendars for April 11, 2025, when MOTR Pub transforms into an acoustic haven for UMIN's free Unplugged Happy Hour. This all-ages event (until 8PM) continues Over The Rhine's tradition of nurturing Cincinnati's original music scene, offering intimate experimental sounds in the heart of Main Street—proof that our local cultural landscape continues to evolve in accessible, community-centered ways.
While music fills the air, achievement will take center stage at the Business Courier's 21st annual Fast 55 awards. The May 20th ceremony at Hyatt Regency Cincinnati will honor our region's fastest-growing companies, including household names like FC Cincinnati and Rumpke. Meanwhile, architectural detectives might appreciate a look upward at our historic buildings, where only brackets remain of the canvas awnings that once cooled Cincinnati homes by 15 degrees without electricity—a vanished sustainable solution from our city's innovative past.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎵 Free acoustic vibes coming to Cincinnati's MOTR Pub next spring. UMIN will perform at an Unplugged Happy Hour on Friday, April 11, 2025, with doors opening at 5pm. The all-ages show (until 8PM) takes place at the heart of Over The Rhine, where MOTR Pub continues to nurture Cincinnati's original music scene. This free event showcases local acoustic electronic experimental music in an intimate club setting on Main Street.
🚀 Cincinnati's fastest-growing companies to be honored at prestigious awards ceremony.The Business Courier's 21st annual Fast 55 awards will recognize top-performing private companies from the 15-county Greater Cincinnati region on May 20, 2025. The event at Hyatt Regency Cincinnati will celebrate 55 honorees including FC Cincinnati, Rumpke Waste & Recycling, and Kona Ice. Tickets start at $125 per person with various sponsorship packages available ranging from $4,500 to $6,500. Companies were selected through an independent editorial review based solely on their merits and achievements.
🏠 Cincinnati's historic awnings have mysteriously vanished from urban landscapes. Once a common sight on pre-war buildings, these canvas coverings could lower indoor temperatures by up to 15 degrees without electricity. Homeowners would install them each spring and remove them for winter storage, creating a seasonal rhythm that complemented other passive cooling features like high ceilings and transom windows. Post-WWII suburban developments abandoned these energy-efficient designs in favor of air conditioning, though awnings briefly resurged during the 1970s energy crisis. Today, only mounting brackets remain as reminders of this lost architectural wisdom.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
Indian Hill's pitching staff brought the heat in an 11-0 shutout of Reading, serving up a baseball clinic that the Blue Devils won't soon forget. The Braves improved to 2-1 with the dominant league win, flexing their muscles before they head to Ryle for a non-league showdown Tuesday. These teams will get reacquainted Wednesday when Reading hosts a rematch, though the Blue Devils might want to invest in some batting practice before then.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Archbishop Moeller (4-0) | ||
vs La Salle | W 10-5 | |
La Salle (1-3) | ||
@ Archbishop Moeller | L 10-5 | |
Taft (0-1) | ||
vs St. Bernard-Elmwood Place | L 22-2 | |
Aiken (0-1) | ||
vs Western Hills | L 19-1 | |
Indian Hill (2-1) | ||
vs Reading | W 11-0 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Reading's Blue Devils edged out Indian Hill 13-7 in Monday's Cincinnati Hills showdown, improving to an impressive 5-1 on the season. The teams will run it back on Wednesday when the Braves look to even the score in what's quickly becoming a heated local rivalry.Meanwhile, Madeira's MUSTANGS/AMAZONS made short work of Mariemont in a lopsided 20-1 victory that had fans checking their calendars to make sure it wasn't actually batting practice. The Warriors will get their shot at redemption Wednesday, though they'll need to find some serious offensive firepower if they hope to avoid another mercy rule situation.
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Sycamore (3-2) | ||
@ Hamilton | L 5-3 | |
Oak Hills (6-3) | ||
@ Colerain | W 17-1 | |
Colerain (1-4) | ||
vs Oak Hills | L 17-1 | |
Indian Hill (1-1) | ||
@ Reading | L 13-7 | |
Mariemont (1-2) | ||
vs Madeira | L 20-1 | |
Madeira (1-0) | ||
@ Mariemont | W 20-1 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Brick Cape Pond Yard Deal: Listed at $210,000, this brick Cape Cod features laminate flooring, a kitchen with SS appliances, a versatile bonus room upstairs, and outdoor amenities including a fenced yard with pond and covered porch.
Sunny home sellers staying until May: This charm-filled Oakley home listed at $465,000 features hardwood floors, a first-floor primary suite with walk-in closet, updated granite kitchen, and abundant natural light, though buyers should note sellers require occupancy through May.
Updated ranch near two parks: Priced at $375,000, this classic brick ranch in Lakeshore Estates features three remodeled baths, updated kitchen, and expansive lower level, nestled between Winton Woods and Glenwood Gardens with lush landscaping and outdoor relaxation spaces.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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