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Hi Cincinnati, we made it to Thursday!Â
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Sting tour stop, a paranormal sanatorium investigation, and 230 new jobs at Steel & O’Brien + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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đź“° In the news
Incentives drive local expansion: Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing will bring 230 jobs to West Chester, with support from REDI Cincinnati and JobsOhio, leasing space on Windisch Drive with an annual payroll around $13.4 million — see incentives and location details.
Legendary artist announces tour stop: Grammy winner Sting is scheduled to perform in Cincinnati, giving local fans a chance to hear the hits. Reported March 3, the concert is generating buzz in the Queen City — read the full story.
Future founders make strides: At Covington’s SparkHaus, Kentucky student entrepreneurs earned $44K in awards as the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs hosted the state’s largest intercollegiate pitch event. Eight colleges were represented across multiple tracks — get all the competition details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Local stage fix, found: At Mariemont Players, expect sharp comedies, heartfelt dramas, and tuneful musicals in a cozy, no-bad-seat theater, all fueled by passionate locals. The vibe is warm, the laughs land, and the stories linger… a polished neighborhood gem that makes any evening feel special.
Five floors of finds: If your TBR needs a little chaos, Ohio Book Store packs level after level of used and rare reads, plus an in-house bindery rescuing well-loved favorites. A quick lunchtime browse… and suddenly it’s afternoon, with you still wandering and your arms a little heavier.
Chili + coney magic: Camp Washington Chili has served Cincinnati-style classics since 1940, earning a James Beard American Regional Classic honor. For cozy cravings, their cheese coneys and signature chili deliver comfort with no fuss, the kind of flavor that turns into a habit.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Cincinnati for grown ups
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🎸 Dar Williams @ The Ludlow Garage | Thursday (3/12) at 7:30 PM – Catch Dar Williams at Ludlow Garage, bringing razor-sharp storytelling, her new album Hummingbird Highway, and that rare combo of no pyrotechnics, no filler, and songs that follow you home. Joy Clark opens with soulful, church-rooted grooves. Intimacy is her superpower, and it shows.
🍷 Wine & Groove @ Revel OTR Urban Winery | Thursday (3/12) at 8:00 PM – Trade the strobe-lit rave for Revel, where Wine & Groove pairs a proper pour with house that knows how to behave. Think chill, deep, even a little jazzy, inviting conversation, shoulder shimmies, and actual eye contact. Thursdays, come sip, sway, and commune.
👻 Paranormal Investigation: Former Dunham Sanatorium @ Arts Center at Dunham | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to poke around Cincinnati’s own Waverly Hills, this is it. Eerie Excursions opens Dunham Rec Center’s old TB tunnels for a small, guided-plus-free-roam investigation, capped at 15, rarely opened, history-soaked, and refreshingly gimmick-free.
🍺 Botany and Brews: Moonlight Menagerie @ Krohn Conservatory | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Trade the usual bar noise for moonlit botanicals at Krohn Conservatory, where the featured show inspires the drinks, and the drinks inspire you. Your ticket covers entry and one cocktail or brew, with additional drinks at a very Cincinnati $6. Grown-ups only, IDs out.
🎨 Spring Blooms: Tile Hand-Painting Workshop @ Rookwood Pottery Company | Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 AM – Rookwood’s spring workshop lets you hand-paint a tile you’ll actually want to display, not stash in the garage. Pick iris, rose, or peony, get expert guidance, then let the kiln handle the hard part. Enjoy 10% off in-store, and pick up or ship later.
🎤 Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour @ Taft Theatre | Sunday (3/15) at 7:30 PM – Chelsea Handler is bringing her High and Mighty tour to the Taft, promising laugh-out-loud therapy without the copay. Clear bags only, and the balcony means stairs, no elevators, so pack light, wear sensible shoes, and prepare for sharp jokes, strong drinks, and prime people-watching.
🎬 No Man’s Land Film Festival @ The Esquire Theatre | Monday (3/16) at 6:00 PM – Think you know adventure flicks? See them through the lens of women and genderqueer trailblazers at No Man’s Land, at the Esquire in Clifton. Expect climbing, winter grit, and conservation, a cash bar, and proceeds that help Adventure Crew get city teens outside.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Cincinnati report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 50°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 1%
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
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