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Attractions
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Text Rain: newest permanent installation comes to 21c Museum Hotel
(Sep 2, 2010)
Text Rain: newest permanent installation comes to 21c Museum HotelText Rain is the latest permanent installation to come to 21c Museum Hotel. The interative installation by Camille Utterback and Romy Achituv that allows visitors to seemingly bat around letters with their own bodies.
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Veterans: It's a walk in the Park
(Sep 2, 2010)
Veterans: It's a walk in the ParkMornings, afternoons, and evenings the hike/bike trail at Veterans' Park provides a great place for walking, biking, running, or pushing a stroller.
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Stratus Helicopter Tours: Soar above Cincy
(Aug 29, 2010)
Stratus Helicopter Tours: Soar above CincyFly above the city. Look down at the tops of buildings and bridges. Chase a speedboat down the Ohio River. It doesn’t get much better than this.
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Evendale Recreation Center: Fun and fitness
(Aug 27, 2010)
Evendale Recreation Center: Fun and fitnessFind fun, fitness, relaxation, enjoyment and more at the Evendale Recreation Center.
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The Golf Courses of Kenton County: Named 3rd Best in the State
(Aug 26, 2010)
The Golf Courses of Kenton County: Named 3rd Best in the StateGolf Digest named it the 3rd Best Public Golf Course in the State of Kentucky, and it’s just minutes away from downtown Cincinnati.
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Richardson Road Park
(Aug 25, 2010)
Richardson Road ParkHost your next family reunion, birthday party, or other big event, at a park that packs plenty in a compact space.
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Easley Winery: Longest-running family-owned Hoosier winery, right in the heart of downtown Indy!
(Aug 23, 2010)
Easley Winery: Longest-running family-owned Hoosier winery, right in the heart of downtown Indy!Sample some of the oldest, most popular Indiana-made wines and get an amazing free guided tour of a 33-year-old wine maker right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis by visiting Easley Winery, just six blocks east of Monument Circle.
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Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial: True heroes recognized
(Aug 23, 2010)
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial: True heroes recognizedAt dusk, visitors to the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial in the Circle City's White River State Park can hear the stories of those who have received the country's highest award for military valor.
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Ride the Ducks: A Quacktacular experience
(Aug 22, 2010)
Ride the Ducks: A Quacktacular experienceRide the Ducks is a quacktacular land and water tour, beginning at Newport on the Levee.
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Phoenix Theatre for Children: Rising to challenge
(Aug 22, 2010)
Phoenix Theatre for Children: Rising to challengeWith both classic children’s fare and contemporary plays, the Phoenix Theatre for Children continues to please the young and the young at heart.
Bars and Nightclubs
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Bu Da Lounge: An Asian-inspired cigar bar
(Aug 16, 2010)
Bu Da Lounge: An Asian-inspired cigar barAn intriguing and sophisticated establishment for a romantic night out or for an aperitif, the Bu Da Lounge provides clientele with classic surroundings and a charming ambience.
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Crackers Comedy Club: Two locations, one fun time
(Aug 9, 2010)
Crackers Comedy Club: Two locations, one fun timeChris Rock, Tim Allen, Rosie O’Donnell, Jay Leno and Ellen Degeneres are among the stand-up comics who have graced the stage at Crackers Comedy Club, one of the best-known and best-loved comedy joints in the Circle City.
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Dorman Street Saloon: A delightful Cottage Home bar with decades of history
(Jul 12, 2010)
Dorman Street Saloon: A delightful Cottage Home bar with decades of historyThe Dorman Street Saloon oozes nostalgia and individuality. Possessing the only pool table left in Indianapolis where you can play a game for just 25 cents, a drinks menu as long as your arm, plus a purported visitor of legendary status, then if this doesn’t wet your whistle, the simple charm of the place will.
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Chatham Tap: Grab your pub grub and pint at this English locale
(Jun 21, 2010)
Chatham Tap: Grab your pub grub and pint at this English localeIf you’re in the mood for a tasty bite in a stylish downtown neighborhood pub complete with friendly crowd and an impressive beer list, then Chatham Tap is the place for you.
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The Slippery Noodle Inn: A living legend in Indianapolis
(Jun 13, 2010)
The Slippery Noodle Inn: A living legend in IndianapolisIt is hard to comprehend that one Indianapolis building could play a central part in such significant periods of US history, yet the Slippery Noodle Inn on South Meridian Street did just that.
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Radio Radio: Faithfully serving the underground music scene
(May 30, 2010)
Radio Radio: Faithfully serving the underground music sceneIf you are in Indianapolis and looking for a thumping night of great live music, then head south to the historic Fountain Square area, where the indie music scene is alive and well.
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Lazy Daze Coffee Shop: “Best of” Bohemian ambiance in historic Irvington
(Feb 18, 2010)
Lazy Daze Coffee Shop: “Best of” Bohemian ambiance in historic IrvingtonTucked away in a small corner of a storied building in Indianapolis’s historic Irvington neighborhood, Lazy Daze coffee house has racked up an impressive list of “best of” awards in its brief five-year history in the Circle City.
Businesses
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StrebelArt: Portraits for generations
(Aug 17, 2010)
StrebelArt: Portraits for generationsStop in the portrait studio of award-winning artist Carol Strebel, and see the results of her passion for portraiture.
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Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company: A cup of coffee for a good cause
(Jul 25, 2010)
Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company: A cup of coffee for a good causeIn the world of big business where making money is the name of the game, it’s good to see a local establishment stepping up to the plate using their powers for good, not evil.
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The Magic Shop in Covington's MainStrasse: Magician status guaranteed!
(Jul 16, 2010)
The Magic Shop in Covington's MainStrasse: Magician status guaranteed!For more than 15 years, The Magic Shop has been serving amateur and professional magicians locally, nationally, and internationally.
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Mees Distributors: Hub for interior design
(Jul 10, 2010)
Mees Distributors: Hub for interior designA hub for residential and commercial interior designers and contractors seeking quality natural stone and ceramic tile, Mees Distributors is also an inspiring showroom for do-it-yourself-ers.
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Climb Time Indy: Get a grip and learn how to reach new heights
(Jun 14, 2010)
Climb Time Indy: Get a grip and learn how to reach new heightsFor a day with a difference, why not try Climb Time Indy, an entertaining climbing facility in Indianapolis that is sure to provide a great day out? Whether you are a seasoned climber or a novice, this gym is a safe place to experience the thrill of rock climbing.
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Pattycake Vegan Bakery: sweet treats with sweet intentions
(May 13, 2010)
Pattycake Vegan Bakery: sweet treats with sweet intentionsColumbus' Pattycake Vegan Bakery is popular for its cookies, cakes, granola and pastries, which are a little different from your run-of-the-mill bakery goods. Since they're vegan, they don't contain any animal products-- no eggs, no milk, no butter. You certainly won't miss these ingredients when you taste the bakery's delicious vittles, though-- well, we challenge you to, anyway.
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Smith Farm Market: Local, fresh and sustainable
(May 7, 2010)
Smith Farm Market: Local, fresh and sustainableFolks come from far and wide to experience the wide variety of produce, plants, flowers, gardening supplies and delectable baked goods from the Smith Farm Market.
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Segaway Segway Tours: experience Columbus on your feet without walking an inch
(Apr 27, 2010)
Segaway Segway Tours: experience Columbus on your feet without walking an inchAt SegAway Segway Tours, the City of Columbus becomes accessible on even the most intricate of levels- -in places that bus tours simply cannot offer-- all while providing a fun, relaxing way to see all of the interesting sights that Columbus has to offer.
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Premium Computer Solutions: sales, service and more
(Mar 28, 2010)
Premium Computer Solutions: sales, service and moreBefore most people even thought of owning their own computers, John Archer was already hard at work fixing and selling them in Louisville. Archer, owner of Premium Computer Solutions, 3951 1/2 Taylorsville Road, in the McMahan Center, got his start with computers in the mid-1970s ago and started Premium 20 years ago.
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Columbus' Book Loft: 32 rooms of literary bliss
(Mar 28, 2010)
Columbus' Book Loft: 32 rooms of literary blissLocated in the heart of Columbus' historic German Village, The Book Loft is more than just a book store -- it's literary perfection.
Events
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Books by the Banks: For novel lovers
(Sep 3, 2010)
Books by the Banks: For novel loversThousands of book lovers will convene among dozens and dozens of authors at Duke Energy Center October 2.
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Oktoberfest 2010: Beer, cheer to fill Ohio Expo Center
(Sep 2, 2010)
Oktoberfest 2010: Beer, cheer to fill Ohio Expo CenterCome enjoy the beer, lively oom-pah music, delicious German food, arts, crafts and games at Columbus’ Oktoberfest 2010, Sept. 24–26. Best of all, admission is free!
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2010–11 season at Playhouse kicks off with Turner
(Sep 1, 2010)
2010–11 season at Playhouse kicks off with TurnerStage and screen star Kathleen Turner appears in High, the first play in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s 2010–11 season. Don’t miss the 10 plays in this exciting season.
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Harvest Home Fair: The biggest little fair in Ohio
(Aug 29, 2010)
Harvest Home Fair: The biggest little fair in OhioThe biggest little fair in Ohio, the Harvest Home Fair ushers in the Fall season on Cincinnati’s Westside. This year the festival runs September 9-12 and marks the 151st year of a tradition that grows bigger every year.
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Phoenix Theatre’s 2010–11 season begins with musical
(Aug 28, 2010)
Phoenix Theatre’s 2010–11 season begins with musicalThe Phoenix Theatre for Children — newly merged with CATCO — launches its first season since it joined forces with Central Ohio’s leading professional theater company. The 2010–11 season boasts three classic shows.
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ looks back to 1974 tornado
(Aug 28, 2010)
‘Wheel of Fortune’ looks back to 1974 tornado“Wheel of Fortune” installation at 21c Museum Hotel’s Atrium serves as reminder of deadly 1974 tornado that literally ripped Louisville apart. The installion, which is free, runs June 4 through October.
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Rick Springfield Live in Louisville
(Aug 25, 2010)
Rick Springfield Live in LouisvilleLast Friday on August 6th, The Hello Metro Inc. party generated nostalgia when Grammy-award winning Australian pop sensation, actor, and author (new biography out in the fall, titled: Late, Late at Night), Rick Springfield visited the Prospect neighborhood of Louisville, KY. Springfield’s been extensively touring the country playing stadium-sized shows, but unbeknownst to the city’s masses, he played for a small gathering at CEO Clark and Kelly Scott’s castle-like home.
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Rick Springfield Live in Louisville
(Aug 25, 2010)
Rick Springfield Live in LouisvilleLast Friday on August 6th, The Hello Metro Inc. party generated nostalgia when Grammy-award winning Australian pop sensation, actor, and author (new biography out in the fall, titled: Late, Late at Night), Rick Springfield visited the Prospect neighborhood of Louisville, KY. Springfield’s been extensively touring the country playing stadium-sized shows, but unbeknownst to the city’s masses, he played for a small gathering at CEO Clark and Kelly Scott’s castle-like home.
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Keeneland’s live fall meet runs Oct. 8–30
(Aug 20, 2010)
Keeneland’s live fall meet runs Oct. 8–30Live racing resumes at Lexington’s Keeneland Race Course Oct. 8–30, with 18 stakes worth $4.35 million. You won’t want to miss the excitement!
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Riverfest: Celebrate the end of summer with fun and fireworks
(Aug 18, 2010)
Riverfest: Celebrate the end of summer with fun and fireworksSunday, Sept. 5, the 33rd annual WEBN fireworks create a spectacular finish to Riverfest, Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s tremendous end of summer party.
Neighborhoods
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Lockerbie Square: Where once forgotten avenues recapture their former glory
(Jul 11, 2010)
Lockerbie Square: Where once forgotten avenues recapture their former gloryFull of elegance and charm, a stroll down the cobblestone avenues of Lockerbie Square will undeniably conjure up the past grandeur of Indianapolis’s oldest surviving neighborhood.
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German Village: A Historic Neighborhood With Old World Flare
(Apr 16, 2010)
German Village: A Historic Neighborhood With Old World FlareVisitors come from far and wide to taste the authentic German and American cuisine and browse the many shops of German Village in Columbus.
Breaking News
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Superman to visit Cincinnati
(Aug 29, 2010)
Superman to visit CincinnatiLook! Up in the sky! No, down on the ground. It’s no bird, or plane. But it is Superman. Walking.
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Big Ol' Backyard BBQ
(Aug 27, 2010)
Big Ol' Backyard BBQHome of the Innocents is having their Big Ol' Backyard BBQ Fundraiser this Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
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Bellarmine Graduate Launches Clothing Line
(Aug 26, 2010)
Bellarmine Graduate Launches Clothing LineBellarmine graduate Zach Braman just launched his own clothing line, IGG-E Threads.
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Slice of the Highlands Pizza Tour 2010
(Aug 26, 2010)
Slice of the Highlands Pizza Tour 2010Who makes the best pizza in the Highlands? You decide!
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Double Hand Transplant Completed with Live Twitter Updates
(Aug 26, 2010)
Double Hand Transplant Completed with Live Twitter UpdatesKentucky's first double hand transplant was completed Wednesday at Jewish Hospital hand Care Center with live Twitter updates during surgery.
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Pete Rose Hustles Cincinnati again
(Aug 26, 2010)
Pete Rose Hustles Cincinnati againBet on Pete Rose to choose a casino over the ballpark on the 25th anniversary of 4192.
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Soup on Delivery
(Aug 24, 2010)
Soup on DeliveryLouisville chef starts own business and delivers soup to your house.
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Fire Now Looks Like Homicide
(Aug 24, 2010)
Fire Now Looks Like HomicideFire investigation turns into homicide investigation.
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Victim Inspired John Wall Dance
(Aug 23, 2010)
Victim Inspired John Wall DanceFatal shooting victim 'Sugar Shizz' inspired John Wall dance.
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Back to School, Back to School
(Aug 23, 2010)
Back to School, Back to SchoolThe University of Louisville and Bellarmine University begin school today.
Restaurants
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La Petite France Restaurant and Bistro
(Sep 2, 2010)
La Petite France Restaurant and BistroSavor delicious French dishes at La Petite France.
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Stephens Old Village Restaurant: Become a regular
(Sep 2, 2010)
Stephens Old Village Restaurant: Become a regularThey know the regulars, who also know each other, but Stephens makes new customers feel welcome as they serve good food at great prices.
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Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles: Food for the soul
(Aug 30, 2010)
Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles: Food for the soulNamed after Indianapolis mom, Maxine Redmon Bunnell, the family recipe secrets have been passed onto her daughters to ensure the continuing success of what is now known as simply “Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles.”
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Yogulatte: A Mass Ave feast of frozen yogurt
(Aug 30, 2010)
Yogulatte: A Mass Ave feast of frozen yogurtIn the blistering heat of a scorching summer day, nothing really hits the spot like cold ice-cream. Better than that, why not do the right thing and try the low to non-fat version with all of the taste – ice-cold frozen yogurt.
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The Rathskeller: Bavarian flair in downtown Indy
(Aug 23, 2010)
The Rathskeller: Bavarian flair in downtown IndyLong considered the best German restaurant in the city, The Rathskeller has been serving up authentic Bavarian food and fun in Indianapolis since 1894.
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Cherokee Grill: Good food, cheap
(Aug 23, 2010)
Cherokee Grill: Good food, cheapThe Cherokee Grill is a favorite among locals because of its value.
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Greek Islands Restaurant: Traditional cuisine with a Hoosier twist
(Aug 23, 2010)
Greek Islands Restaurant: Traditional cuisine with a Hoosier twistServing up traditional Greek cuisine just a hop, skip and jump from downtown Indianapolis, Greek Islands Restaurant has been wowing customers with a mix of fantastic food and authentic belly dancing since 1987.
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Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago: Windy City hot dogs and more
(Aug 22, 2010)
Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago: Windy City hot dogs and moreWant to get a hotdog — a real hotdog, like the ones you get in the Windy City? None of this boiled-in-water and slathered with ketchup and bad mustard stuff! Then, no place will do but Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago.
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Keystone Bar and Grill: Comfort food in a Comfortable Place
(Aug 20, 2010)
Keystone Bar and Grill: Comfort food in a Comfortable PlaceThe cheese bubbles in the crock when it arrives at your table. Plunge your fork through the delicate crust and steam rises from the creamy cheese and tender noodles.
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Roma Italian Restaurant: Generous portions of Italian food
(Aug 17, 2010)
Roma Italian Restaurant: Generous portions of Italian foodRoma Italian Restaurant serves generous portions of American Italian food at its best.
