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Hey Cincinnati, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival, a total lunar eclipse watch, and moonlit botanical brews + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Cincinnati protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Building teamwork and confidence: Covington launches a new youth soccer league for kindergarten through second grade at Holmes Practice Field, running April through May, with registration open now and closing March 9 — find dates and eligibility details.
Tribute to bourbon’s purity: Covington’s Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival opens today at 4 p.m. with a barrel tap at Wenzel Whiskey. Expect five days of bourbon history, a three-night COV crawl, and bluegrass concerts — get all the details.
Creative placemaking gains momentum: ArtsWave, MeetNKY and the NKY Port Authority are accepting applications for an Artist-in-Residence at OneNKY Center in Covington, offering $5,000 and an April through September exhibition for a 2D artist — see eligibility and timeline.
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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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Crave-worthy noodles alert: Pepp & Dolores serves housemade pasta with cozy Sunday supper energy: silky pesto, cheeky “The Dunk,” and plates made for sharing… or guarding. When the week feels chaotic, a glass of wine and carbs here feels like a small win.
Vintage, but make it chic: Mannequin Boutique mixes vintage, contemporary, and designer finds, all sourced through community donations as a charity shop. Expect fresh gems that rotate often, pieces with personality, and the thrill of letting a one-of-a-kind item choose you. Your closet gets an update without losing the plot.
Quick chill, big reset: Whether you’re easing post-gym aches or chasing a mental reboot, CryoOH runs whole-body cryo that feels invigorating, not intimidating, plus stackable red light, sauna, compression, and IV drips. You leave clear-headed and looser, and the rest of the week tends to feel a notch easier.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌑 Sights Before Sunrise @ Cincinnati Observatory | Tuesday (3/3) at 4:30 AM – Think you’re up for beating sunrise for something actually worth it? The Cincinnati Observatory opens early, weather permitting, to watch a total lunar eclipse turn the Moon deep red through their historic telescope, no registration needed, just a suggested $5, and your strongest coffee.
🛠March 7th Trail Improvement Day @ Lodge Road Parking (near Disc Golf Course) | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Take a break and join March 7th Trail Improvement Day at Mt. Airy Forest. A short hike in, some honeysuckle slaying, and a little trail TLC, so bring gloves, a tool if you have one, water, and register online, because bathrooms are closed for winter.
📖 Family Storytime and Gallery Walk @ Cincinnati Art Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Think the kids can’t do a museum without snacks? Try this free, Daydreaming-themed family storytime and gallery wander, meet at yellow couches in Schmidlapp. Staff guide you to three or four artworks with hands-on fun and a story, no shushing. Registration required, opens month prior.
🦉 Owl Prowl @ Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Bundle up and come meet the neighborhood owls, up close in Spring Grove’s 1879 Norman Chapel, then out in the dark where they actually live. Free with registration, and they’ll gladly take donations of practical stuff like duct tape, gloves, or paper towels.
♀ International Women’s Day Concert @ The Well | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – International Women’s Day at The Well means New Downbeat, a program entirely by living women composers, and a world premiere from violinist and composer Sho-mei Pelletier. Sixth year running, free, just register on The Well’s site. Consider this your reminder culture is alive and well.
🎻 Red Door String Quartet @ Westwood United Methodist Church | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Catch the Red Door String Quartet at Westwood United Methodist, a tiny, free set with big sound celebrating Latin American composers and Cincinnati’s immigrant stories. Seats go fast, so reserve on Eventbrite, bring a neighbor, and if it hits the heart, chip in.
🎼 Conducting Master Class @ CCM Village | University of Cincinnati | Sunday (3/8) at 5:00 PM – CCM Philharmonia wraps a four-day master class with a free Corbett concert, eight rising maestros sharing the podium with Mark Gibson. Expect Brahms 4 and Dvořák 6, polished to a shine, plus the joy of watching batons fly, egos behave, and futures click into place.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Cincinnati report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 59°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 93%
A chance of rain and patchy fog before 9am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain between 9am and 10am, then rain and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 84%
Rain before 1pm, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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