Kiss Me,

I’m Irish
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!

Joshua Radin Plays the East Side

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19th Annual Wine Festival Gets Better with Age
Plus: Events happening in and around Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout, & Oakley
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joshua radin p. 6
singer/songwriter performs at the 20th century theatre
Joshua Radin will once again visit the east side with Meiko and Jesse Harris.

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kiss me, i’m irish p. 12

everyone’s irish on st. patrick’s day
Cincinnati may be thought of as a German town, but everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.

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joshua radin
singer/songwriter performs at the 20th century theatre
Joshua Radin will once again visit the east
side, performing at The 20th Century Theatre
in Oakley on March 4. Opening acts for the
Cleveland native will be Meiko and Jesse
Harris.
While reminiscent of artists like Elliot
Smith and Nick Drake, Radin has a sound
that is uniquely his own – both cerebral and
soulful. Some may recognize his music from
television shows and movies like Grey’s
Anatomy, Scrubs, and The Last Kiss.
But the singer/songwriter has built a
substantial and loyal following through a
steady stream of touring and the release of
two full-length albums: We Were Here (2006)
and Simple Times (2008).
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Eastsider recently spoke with Joshua
Radin and learned how he got his start and
where he, and the music industry, may be
heading in the future.
Eastsider Magazine: You have a
background in painting and writing. How
and when did you make the switch over to
music? Joshua Radin: Well, I sort of fell into
it about five years ago. I picked up the guitar
and started writing – well no, I picked up the
guitar and started learning. I learned some
covers like Dylan songs, Beatles songs, stuff
like that just as a hobby.
Then I was going through a breakup and
decided about four years ago to write a song.
And then, I don’t know, I just liked it. So I
decided to keep doing it.
You were a screenwriter in New York. Do
you approach writing songs the same way
you would write a screenplay? I think it’s
completely different for me, and that’s why
I like it. I was writing comedies when I was
screen writing, and I wasn’t being honest. I
was making up things. I wasn’t writing about
what I was going through in my life.
And I think that is where the song writ-
ing came in and really helped me out. I did
it like journal entries. Every song I write is
something that’s happened to me or some-
thing I’ve gone through. They are all honest
accounts of my life. It’s a lot more cathartic
for me.
 Do you have any plans on getting back into
painting or writing? I don’t have any plans to,
but you never know. I get bored pretty easily.
I don’t know if I’m going to make records my
whole life, you know. I may move on from
one medium to the next. As long as I’m wak-
ing up in the morning and staying creative
and trying to express what I’m going through
in my life, it doesn’t really matter whether I’m
using a paint brush, a typewriter, or a guitar.
What bands did you listen to while you
were growing up? Growing up I listened to
a lot of Beatles, Paul Simon, Dylan, and Cat
Stevens. My parents played all that kind of
music. They also played a lot of Motown, too.
A lot of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, some
Wilson Picket... Marvin Gaye.
I listened to a lot of stuff with good
melodies. I love great melodies. And, as
I got older, I was a lot more into stuff like
Dylan because of the lyrical content.
What are a few of your favorite artists
or bands today? Well, I love Elliot Smith,
even though he’s passed. And I also like
Ray LaMontagne and Damien Rice.
Do you listen to a lot of music while
you are on tour? I listen to a fair amount.
Not a ton though. I think people would
be surprised that we don’t even listen to
music on the tour bus. We make so much
music all the time that we just want silence
on the bus.
So what do you do to entertain yourself
while on tour? I watch a lot of movies. I
love old movies. Well, not just old movies,
but all films. I’m a cinefile, for sure. We
always try to get good movies playing on the
bus. I was watching Chinatown right before
you called.
Tell us about the experience recording
and releasing your first album, and how that
differed with the second. Yeah, there were
major differences. The first one… those were
all the first songs I had ever written. I didn’t
have any money or a record deal or anything
like that. So my friend and I made the album
in his bedroom. We called in a couple of
favors from some people every now and
again to play something on it. But it was a
real sparse record. Really just vocals, guitar,
and some cello.
The second album I actually made with
Columbia Records. It obviously has a lot more
production on it. I picked all the players and
producers and did it in a real studio, Sunset
Sound. So I was in the same room where the
first Prince records where made, and where
Zeppelin and the Stones recorded. It was a
major change.
Another difference was that instead of do-
ing it every now and again in pieces like the
first record, this one we did in seven weeks
in one continuous block.
You’ve talked about how you would prefer
to release little bundles of three or four
songs every few months, rather than waiting
two or three years to record and release a
full length album in order to be truer to your
sound at a particular time. Nowadays it’s
so much easier to release music right when
you record it. It’s an instant thing and you
don’t have to print anything with digital
releases. Seventy percent of my last record
was purchased digitally – which is insane. It
doesn’t make any sense to waste the money
and resources making physical copies when
eventually everyone is just going to be listen-
ing to MP3’s.
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Do you plan on releasing your music in
these smaller bundles? Yeah. Little EP’s
– little digital bundles. And then I can kind
of experiment. There’s not a lot of pressure
of one record every two years. So I can do
a few songs with a symphony, then a few
songs that are electronic, and then a few
that are really rock-inspired, and then maybe
a little bundle that’s totally acoustic. And just
really try to stay true to myself. I think it’s
much more interesting that way. And I think
that’s where we’re going, instead of staying
a record-buying culture.
What’s the toughest part about being on
tour for you? Not being able to sleep in my
own bed. Everything else is great. I like wak-
ing up in a new city everyday. It gets a little
tiring, but this is the only way I get to do
what I love every day, which is play live in
front of people.
Do you feel like you’ve “made it?” I do feel
like I’ve made it, for sure. I feel like I’m the
luckiest person ever. Like I said, I wrote my
first song four-and-a-half years ago, and
now I’m touring around on a bus. I’m not
in my mom’s station wagon, sleeping on
futons all across the country. It’s crazy. I
think about it every day.
Last night I played in Gainesville, FL. I’ve
never been to Gainesville in my life and I
look out and it’s a packed audience. And,
on top of that, they know all the lyrics to the
songs. It’s just crazy. I never had to work
the markets and pay my dues for years and
years on the music scene like so many other
artists. I was a starving artist, totally broke in
New York for years. I feel like I paid my dues
as a screenwriter. So, I don’t feel too guilty
about it.
I do know that I’ve been extremely lucky.
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spring style revamp for under $20
what’s cheap, easy, and can transform your space in no time?
In these uncertain financial times, doing
any type of decorating makeover on your
home might seem unlikely due to monetary
restrictions. Your home should be an oasis,
a shelter from all the chaos going on in the
world, a place to decompress and recharge.
So how do I suggest enlivening your sanctu-
ary? Paint. It’s a cheap solution with major
impact.
Everyone knows that by simply painting
a room a different color you completely
transform the space. But do you understand
how the colors work?
Warm colors (red, terra cotta, golden yel-
low, chocolate) are inviting and encourage
you or your guest to linger. Cooler colors
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(blue, green, pale gray, lavender) are sooth-
ing and calming.
Your wall color takes up a lot of real estate,
so pay attention to how it works and relates
with your color story and other large items in
the room.
Are your walls “Plain Jane” with plain
white? Liven them up with vertical stripes.
You can use the white as the base and paint
stripes using any color for a bold, lengthen-
ing look. Some dramatic choices to consider
are apple green, grey taupe, or even black.
If bold isn’t your style but you like the idea of
stripes, opt for a more subtle sophisticated
take on this classic pattern. Make the stripes
tonal, with one stripe a few shades darker
than the other.
If you love the color currently on your
walls, but you are looking for a little bit of
drama; why not paint an accent wall? Paint
the wall behind your bed in the bedroom, the
buffet in the dining room, or the fireplace in
your living room and it will change the whole
feel of the space. To polish it of, make sure
you bring more of that color into the room
with a few decorative items.
Deciding what width to make the stripes is
a matter of personal preference, but a good
rule of thumb is if your ceilings are eight feet
high or less, the stripe should be no wider
than ten inches. You can go up to 12 inches
if they are higher.
 Few people think about painting their
ceiling. Use your wall color on the ceiling, but
knock the intensity down by half with white. It
creates quite the uplifting experience.
Or, why not paint stripes on your ceiling?
Leave the base white and paint stripes in a
color already present in the room.
To optically lengthen and stretch the room,
make sure the stripes are running parallel
to the longest wall in the room. Just think
how much fun and energy it would add to a
nursery or kid’s room.
Ever consider painting the architectural
details of a room, like molding or doors, in a
color other than white? For a subtle approach
you can paint your molding the same color
as your walls, or a few shades lighter. For a
bit more emphasis, try painting them a few
shades darker than your wall color. Or, if you
are feeling really brave, use a contrasting
color.
If you are looking for an easier project,
leave your molding white and just paint the
flat part of your baseboards. If you use a
dark, contrasting color such as brown, dark
grey, or black it will be an underlining accent
in the room and really make the walls stand
out. Plus it will hide scuffmarks.
Lets not forget the importance of trans-
forming a space with doors. Freshen up your
home’s exterior in an afternoon by simply
painting your front door a new color. You
would be surprised how such a small amount
of paint does wonders for your home’s curb
appeal.
Instead of painting an accent wall in your
home, you could just paint the doors in a
room. I’m thinking Chinese red. Just be sure
to tie the accent color into the room with a
few accessories.
Painting furniture is another cheap way
to breathe new life into your home. Whether
you choose an old console table, nightstand,
or side table, by painting casegoods that are
past their prime, their look is reinvented.
You can take mismatched dining room
chairs acquired through flea markets, hand
me downs, and yard sales and unite them
by painting them all black. If they need to be
recovered, any fabric you choose will pop
against the black.
Are your bookcases looking a little dreary?
Just paint the back wall an accent color.
Notice how all of your books and collected
treasures are now prominent and more inter-
esting.
One of the most expensive rooms in a
house to remodel is the kitchen. You can
save thousands of dollars by keeping your
cabinets and simply painting them. It will
have a huge impact, your kitchen gets an
instant facelift on the cheap, and you can do
it over a weekend.
On a smaller scale, a simple coat of paint
can make your lighting and accessories look
more modern and current. Do you like the
lines of your brass chandelier or one you
spotted at a yard sale, but it looks dated?
Why not spray-paint it white or choose a
bolder color for maximum wow? You can
even paint the inside of your lampshades
with an accent color found in your room.
If you have a lot of small mirrors or frames
of different sizes, you can unite them by
painting them all the same color and hanging
them together as a collection. You can even
create a collection out of old ceramic vases
picked up at a rummy sale. Look beyond the
mismatched colors and focus on their differ-
ent sizes and shapes. After a coat of white
spray-paint, group them together in a tray
and place on a tabletop.
Paint can be a powerful tool to transform
your nest into your own personal work of art.
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Story by Renee Garner. Share your
thoughts and comments with the
author and other readers at
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cincinnati international wine festival
19th annual event gets better with age
Now in it’s 19th year, the Cincinnati
International Wine Festival attracts attend-
ees from all over the Midwest, and wineries
from all over the globe – while donating its
proceeds to dozens of local charities.
The impetus behind the first festival in
1991 was simply to promote the wine indus-
try. The event was the idea of Russ Wiles,
who worked for Heidelberg Distributing
Company, a beer and wine wholesaler in
Ohio and Kentucky.
“He wasn’t in the festival business to
make money. He just wanted to promote
wine in the area. So he wanted to give the
proceeds to charities and non-profits,” says
the festival’s Development Director, Kelly
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Collins. “In order to promote it in the early
years, he approached WGUC, and told them
that if they would be the vehicle in which
we get the word out about this event, then
we would give them whatever money we
raised.”
Over the last two decades,
the Cincinnati International
Wine Festival has steadily
grown, earning recognition as
one of the biggest and best
wine festivals in the Midwest.
Through this growth, the
festival has gone from help-
ing just one beneficiary to
26. The three-day event now
boasts a variety of activities for not only con-
noisseurs, but those simply looking to taste
some great wines.
Honorary Co-Chairs for this years event
are Charles and Molly Meeker of Meeker
Vineyard in Sonoma County,
California. Meeker’s signa-
ture wine is their Handprint
Merlot. Each bottle is
touched by the painted hand
of one of the wine makers
in order to insure that it is a
work of art on the inside and
outside.
The festival kicks off on
Thursday, March 12 with ten
Winery Dinners held at some of Cincinnati’s inside, you get to sample seven truly great,
best restaurants. Head Chefs team up with high-end wines. They retail at $60 and above
visiting winemakers and create multi-course for red wines and $35 and above for white
meals that perfectly pair the food and wine. wines.”
Attendees also have the chance to mingle Another special event is the Live Auc-
with the wine makers and learn the history of tion & Luncheon. Limited-release bottlings,
their wines. winemaker-signed grand format bottles, rare
The Grand Tastings are the centerpiece wines coaxed from the cellars of notable Cin-
of the festival, taking place on Friday and cinnatians, chef’s table dining opportunities
Saturday, March 13 & 14. There are 130 at exclusive Cincinnati homes, exotic trips,
wineries represented, making over 600 new, and wine cellar tours will be available to bid
rare, and exciting wines available to attend- on at the theatre style auction.
ees. Following the auction, there will be a
“Originally it was local, but had some luncheon featuring wine from all over the
national pull,” explains Collins. “Because country, and food from the Chef’s of the
the primary goal was to promote the wine Hilton Netherland.
industry in general, “With our proceeds going to so many great
Russ would take whatever wineries charities and non-profits, this is not only a
he could convince to come to the festival. great way to have fun and enjoy some great Luncheon typically sell out in advance. You
Whether they were from Ohio or California.” wine, but to really help out organizations that can learn more about all that’s happening at
Local and regional wineries are still better the community. We hope everyone will the 19th Annual Cincinnati International Wine
strongly represented. But as the years kick off their cabin fever and join us at the Festival by visiting www.WineFestival.com.
have passed and the event has grown, the festival.” ___________________________________
festival has gone International. Wineries are Tickets are available in advance or at Story by Katherine Barger. Share
represented from not only expected nations, the door. However, special events like the your thoughts and comments with
such as France, but from other countries like Winery Dinners and the Silent Auction & the author and other readers at
Mexico and Macedonia. “I think that reflects
well on the success of the festival from past
years,” Collins continues.
A testament to the success of the festival
is the steady increase in attendance over
the nearly two decades that the event has
taken place. Roughly 800 people attended
the inaugural festival, and organizers expect
over 6,000 people to attend this year.
While all the attendees enjoy the Grand
Tastings, those that are slightly more inquisi-
tive may want to visit the special tasting room.
The festival committee added a special tast-
ing room at last year’s event, and due to its
success has brought it back again this year.
Kelly Collins goes over the particulars,
citing that “there is an additional cost to get
into the room, and it is only open for one hour
prior to each Grand Tasting. Once you’re

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 KISS ME
cd
Cincinnati may be thought of as a German town, but everyone is Irish on
St. Patrick’s Day. There is plenty of green beer and Danny Boy to go
around, but there are also St. Patrick’s Day events for every age and interest.
cd
St. Patrick’s Day Parade b In 1967, several members of Celtic music and an array of art and folklore from the British
Cincinnati’s Ancient Order of Hibernians first thought of the Isles. Visitors can also shop for variety of authentic items in the
idea of a St. Patrick’s Day parade here in the Queen City. marketplace, and enjoy a variety of activities.

After acquiring a permit for a religious procession, members
of the AOH, along with family members and friends, began
the procession on March 17. Along the way, many observers
joined in; augmenting the event into a full-scale parade and
stopping traffic for hours.
Due to the chaos caused by the original parade, the event has
been held on the weekend ever since. It now includes floats,
music, dancers, marching bands, and much more.
Since its inception over four decades ago, the parade has never
been canceled. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin
at 8th & Broadway on Saturday, March 14 at 11:00 am.
In addition to face painting and Celtic crafts for kids, there
will be cultural demonstrations featuring re-enactments of an-
cient Iron Age Celtic peoples and warriors. There will also be
performances by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati
Highland Dancers, Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes and Drums
Band, among others.
Celtic Lands Culture Fest will take place on Saturday and
Sunday, March 14 & 15 from noon to 5:00 p.m. A full schedule,
as well as information on this and all the events in the Passport
to the World series, is available at www.CincyMuseum.org.

Celtic Lands Culture Fest b The Cincinnati Museum

Center will once again be putting on their annual Celtic Lands
Culture Fest. This is the 11th year the event has taken place at
Union Terminal.

The event is part one in the series of five Passport to the World
culture fests, which give visitors a chance to experience cul-
tures from around the globe.

This free event allowss children and adults to explore the

diverse heritage, dance, music, crafts and culture of Ireland,
Scotland and Wales.
Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes and Drums Band
Celtic Lands Culture Fest features fancy footwork, traditional

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 I’M IRISH
The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day
While St. Patrick is one of the most well-known saints
around the world, much is not known about his life.

The major story attributed to him contends that he drove

all of the snakes out of Ireland. While this is held to be
a false (or at the very least exaggerated) claim, some
information is more widely accepted.

Though he is the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick was

born in Scotland. He was taken prisoner by Irish pirates,
For Kids and Families b St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for the
and spent six years in captivity working as a shepherd.
over-21 crowd. Kids of all ages, as well as their paraents, can join
in the fun at the Cincinnati Public Library, which hosts a wide This was a solitary task that made him more introspective
variety of family-friendly events and activities on and around and lean more heavily on his Christian faith.
the holiday.
He escaped and returned to Britain, saying that he was
The McGing Irish Dancers are a perennial favorite, performng at inspired to escape by a dream in which God told him it
branches across the city. This year, you can catch performances was his time for
by the Erickson Academy of Irish Dance, as well as enjoy stories, him to leave.
songs, crafts, and more.
Almost 15 years
Check the schedule for the Hyde Park and Oakley branches, as later, St. Patrick
well as nearby villages. Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore and was ordained as a
Joseph Beth Booksellers will also be hosting St. Patrick’s Day priest and returned
events for families. to Ireland to
minister to
Christians and
convert
non-believers.

St. Patrick’s Day

is celebrated on
March 17, the day
of his death in
460 A.D.

While the Irish

have observed this holiday for thousands of years, the
first-ever St. Patrick’s Day parade in the United States
McGing Irish Dancers perform at the Cincinnati Library was held in Boston in 1737.

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Pub Crawl b A good spot to kick off the fun is at O’Nati’s Irish Going Native b Our area is home to a lot of great pubs that
Pub on Fountain Square. You can watch the parade, then spend are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Here are just a few for you
the rest of the day partying on the Square or at other downtown and your friends to check out:
hotspots, which will be featuring beer, whiskey, food, and live
music - not to mention dancing. Hap’s Irish Pub • 3510 Erie Ave., Hyde Park
(513) 871-6477
“Being an Irish Saloon, St. Patrick’s Day is a big one for us,”
says Lyndsee Ballinger of BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon, O’Bryon’s Irish Pub • 1998 Madison Rd., O’Bryonville
downtown. “Even if people aren’t Irish, they like to pretend they (513) 321-5525 • www.ObryonsIrishPub.com
are for one day!”
The Pub at Rookwood Mews • 2692 Madison Rd., Rookwood
(513) 841-2748 • www.TavernRestaurantGroup.com

R.P. McMurphy’s • 2910 Wasson Rd., Oakley

(513) 531-3300 • www.RPMcMurphys.com
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And while you’re there, check out the staff picks for our
favorite people, places, and things from all over the British
Isles, including: Shepherd’s Pie, Daniel Day Lewis, Snow
Patrol, Druids, Sean Connery, 3-leaf Clovers, 4-leaf Clovers,
Catherine Zeta Jones...

Partygoers enjoy the festivities downtown

To get people in the right frame of mnd, the pub will have Irish
music and the correct color ale on hand. “The popular drinks
Eastsider Magazine’s
on St. Patty’s Day are Guinness, Jameson, Smithwick’s, and of St. Patty’s Day
course green beer. And when the green beer is flowing, anything
is possible,” adds Ballinger. Photo Contest

?
Mt. Lookout native Aaron Campbell explains the mysterious No matter what
illness and miraculous recovery that strikes his workplace each St. Patrick’s Day events
and every March. you partake in, be sure
to snap a few pics of
“My wife and I both work downtown, so we head to work for an you and your friends.
hour or two. The entire office usually comes down with some-
thing around 10:30, and we all head out. By the time we get to Submit your photos to
our cars, most of us feel much better. It must be the fresh air,” he Eastsider Magazine
shrugs. and you could win a
6-pack of Guinness.
Aaron and a group of friends hit a few of the downtown pubs,
then work their way back to the east side. Along the way, the Include your name
pack usually grows from a handful at the start, to dozens by the and the names of
end of the affair.
everyone in the
picture, along
A true pub crawl, they try to hit at least ten bars before the day is
with what you’re
through. “We aren’t rookies though,” Aaron says emphatically.
doing and where it’s taking place.
“We do everything responsibly. There are a few designated driv-
ers, and most of us use cabs. And we pace ourselves. We really
try to hit as many places as we can and make it an all-day event. You can submit up to five entries by emailing them to
But we want to have fun and remember it the next day.” Pics@EastsiderMagazine.com.

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calendar | events in and around hyde park, mt. lookout, and oakley

adult studio: glitter and glam musketeers basketball

march 1 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm march 5 • 9:00 pm
(513) 241-0343 goxavier.cstv.com
www.taftmuseum.org The Xavier Men’s
Transform a plain vest with your own Basketball team will take
unique ideas. Create a piece of jewelry on Dayton.
to match and you’ve got an ensemble. All
supplies included. chelsea handler
march 6• 8:00 pm
frost/nixon (513) 731-8883
march 3 - 8 www.livenation.com
(513) 621-ARTS The author and star of
www.cincinnatiarts.org Chelsea Lately will perform
Legendary stage and screen actor Stacy at the Taft Theatre.
Keach stars as Richard Nixon, in this
fast-paced Tony Award nominated play. bearcats basketball foreigner
march 7 • 12:00 noon march 10 – april 10
cincinnati home & garden show gobearcats.cstv.com (513) 421-3888
march 4 – 8 The UC Men’s Basketball team takes on www.cincyplay.com
(513) 419-7300 Seton Hall at Fifth Third Arena. When Charlie, a desperately shy
www.duke-energycenter.com Englishman, comes to a rural lodge in
Talk to professionals and contractors to cinciditarod Georgia, he pretends to be a foreigner
learn about the latest in products and march 7 • 11:00 am from an exotic country who doesn’t know
services and for any home or garden www.myfountainsquare.com English so he won’t have to talk to the
project. The Cinciditarod is a wacky race through locals. Hilarious intrigue ensues.
the city. It’s named in tribute to the
joshua radin Alaskan Iditarod - a brutal 1,100-mile tea leaf green
march 4 • 8:00 pm dog-sledding race - but instead of dogs, march 10 • 8:00 pm
(513) 731-8000 it’s people; and instead of sleds, it’s (513) 731-8000
www.the20thcenturytheatre.com shopping carts. www.the20thcenturytheatre.com
Joshua Radin performs with Meiko and Tea Leaf Green will perform with opening
Jesse Harris. brunch, art, music act Outformation.
march 8 • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
kevin brennan (513) 721-ARTS artist file
march 5 – 8 www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org march 11 • 7:00 pm
(513) 984-9288 Enjoy Impressionism in music and art (513) 721-ARTS
www.gobananascomedy.com with performances by the Lee String Duo www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Voted “Best Comedian” at the 2005 and gallery strolls. Special guest speaker Get up close and personal with a different
Aspen Comedy Festival. Richard Brettell shares new research artist on the second Wednesday of the
on the painter Gauguin. Reservations month - this month Joan Miro.
required.
cincinnati international wine festival
chamber music series march 12 - 14
march 8 • 2:30 pm (513) 723-9463
(513) 241-0343 www.winefestival.com
www.taftmuseum.org Cincinnati’s own wine festival is one of
Sonata Recital for Violin and Piano, the best in the Midwest. The Festival is
with Rebecca and Daniel Culnan. This made up of four prominent events: the
event is free and open to the public. No Winery Dinners, the Charity Auction &
reservations are taken. Luncheon, the Grand Tastings and the
Russ Wiles Memorial Golf Tournament.

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taft with a twist: movie magic
march 12 • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
(513) 241-0343
www.taftmuseum.org
Put your movie knowledge to the test
with this trivia contest. Teams will copete
to see who makes the A-list, and who is
relegated to the C-list. And as always,
enjoy cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and
mingling with other art-minded young
professionals.
bo bice
march 12 • 8:00 pm
(513) 731-8000
www.the20thcenturytheatre.com
Bo Bice performs with Kelleigh Bannen.
auggie smtih
march 12 - 15
(513) 984-9288
www.gobananascomedy.com
The 14-year stand-up veteran performs.
visit www.eastsidermagazine.com for our full list of events
culture kids
march 13 • 10:00–11:30 am, 2:00–3:30 pm
(513) 721-ARTS
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Preschoolers and their parents enjoy
story time, tours, snack, and hands-on
art activities related to a new theme each
month. This month, we’ll look at music
in art before creating our own musical
instruments. Reservations.
st. patrick’s day parade
march 14 • 11:00 am
The 43rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
will start at 8th & Broadway.
studio sunday
march 15 • 1:00 – 5:00 pm
(513) 721-ARTS
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Sketch a work in the collection on the
third Sunday of each month. Drawing
materials and instructor provided, just
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drop in and look for the Studio Sunday
Cart in a different gallery each month.
mauritius
march 18 – april 5
(513) 421-3555
www.cincyetc.com
Who knew stamp collecting could be
so dangerous? When a young woman
unknowingly discovers the rarest of
stamps that she inherited from her
mother, a suspenseful caper ensues.
film: elizabeth
march 19 • 6:00 pm
(513) 241-0343
www.taftmuseum.org
Englandís Queen Elizabeth (Cate
Blanchett) sacrifices happiness with
Lord Robert Dudley (Joseph Fiennes)
and places her trust in Sir Francis
Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush) amid
assassination threats.
calendar | events in and around hyde park, mt. lookout, and oakley
playhouse disney live
march 20 • 6:30 pm
(513) 421-4111
www.usbankarena.com
You’re invited to the Mickey
Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey
plans a spectacular music
party for all his friends.
cincinnati rollergirls
March 21 • 7:00 pm
(513) 631-7793
www.cincinnatirollergirls.com
The Cincinnati Rollergirls
battle the Hard Knox
Rollergirls of Knoxville, TN.
art in the making
March 21 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm
(513) 721-ARTS
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Interactive classes that include a gallery
tour and hands-on art activity. For kids
ages 6 to 12 accompanied by an adult.
madcap puppets
march 21 - 22 • 11:30 am , 1:30 pm
(513) 721-ARTS
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
With puppets as awesome as Marco
Polo’s adventures, and your help,
Madcap invites you to relive some of
these stories, meet the “Silk People,”
and learn how the secrets of making silk
came to the West many centuries ago.
timon of athens
march 1 - 22
(513) 381-BARD
www.cincyshakes.com
In Shakespeareís savage satire, Timon
of Athens, moments of absurd comedy
and poignant tragedy intersect for a
fascinating examination of selfishness
and sacrifice.
afro-cuban all stars
march 22 • 7:00 pm
(513) 621-ARTS
www.cincinnatiarts.org
Led by the legendary Juan de Marcos
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wee wednesdays
march 25 • 10:00 – 11:30 am
(513) 721-ARTS
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Give preschoolers a chance to get up
and move as they learn about art and
music during Marching to Music. Includes
story times and fun art stops in selected
galleries.
barrows lecture series
march 25 • 7:00 pm
(513) 281-4700
www.cincinnatizoo.org
Dr. Birute Galdikas , the world’s foremost
authority on orangutans, will be present-
ing, “Preserving Orangutans and Forests:
Gonzalez (of the Buena Vista Social A Lifetime to Go Green.”
Club), this powerhouse Afro-Cuban band
will have you dancing in the aisles. zootini
march 26 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm
parties of note (513) 281-4700
march 22 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm www.cincinnatizoo.org
(513) 621-1919 Enjoy sampling five fun martinis with
www.cincinnatisymphony.org live music, animal encounters, light
Do you like to party? If you are looking
for something fun to do while also
benefiting a good cause – your Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra – Parties of Note
are for you. Reservations.
family artventures
march 22 • 3:00 pm
(513) 721-ARTS
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Bring your family to take an interactive
tour of the galleries. These 45-minute
tours include hands-on elements for you
and your children to touch and see up
close.
smucker’s stars on ice
march 24 • 7:00 pm
(513) 421-4111
www.usbankarena.com
The World’s best skaters are put to the
ultimate test, showcasing their elite appetizers, and movie showings in the
athletic skills within an Emmy Award-win- 4-D Theater. Benefit’s the Zoo’s Lindner
ning production. Center for the Conservation & Research
of Endangered Wildlife. Purchase tickets
in advance.

cincinnati cyclones
march 26 • 7:30 pm
www.cycloneshockey.com
The Cyclones take on the Trenton Devils.
sinatra suite & more
march 27 – 28
(513) 621-5282
www.cincinnatiballet.com
Celebrated Broadway Choreographer
Twyla Tharp’s sensual, humorous and
tipsy Sinatra Suite draws on the moods
and moves of Frank’s enormously popular
songs in their original recorded versions.
everything pets
march 27 - 29
(513) 419-7300
www.duke-energycenter.com
This highly interactive show is all about
the world of responsible pet ownership
and care through a combination of
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entertainment, education, demonstra-
tions, seminars and hands on fun.
madcap puppets
march 28 - 29 • 11:30 am, 1:30 pm
(513) 721-ARTS
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
With puppets as awesome as Marco
Polo’s adventures, and your help,
Madcap invites you to relive some of
these stories, meet the “Silk People,” and
learn how the secrets of making silk came
to the West many centuries ago.
canstruction
march 28 • 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
(513) 241-0343
www.taftmuseum.org
Whimsical structures created from
canned goods for the annual art and
architecture design firm competition not
only recall Andy Warhol’s soup cans, but
inspire young artists.
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cinderella tea party
march 29 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
(513) 241-0343
www.taftmuseum.org
Activities include a tour of Fashion in
Film, with guests then creating their own
accessories - hats, fairy wings, brooches,
and more - to wear in a parade at the
Museum.
fashion in film
through april 26 • 1:30 pm
(513) 241-0343
www.taftmuseum.org
Films set require the creation of histori-
cally accurate, often lavish costumes.
Such costumes play a critical role in the
aesthetics and power of the character by
suggesting not only the historical setting
but also the personality, age, class and
status of their wearers.
old is the new new
revisiting vintage... posters
We live in a “new” era. Forty is the new
30, green is the new black, geek is the new
cool... you get the picture. So when it comes
to decorating your home or office, old is the
new new. From kitschy to classic, vintage
posters can transform a space into fun and
vibrant or rich and sophisticated.
If you aren’t familiar, throw out all of your
preconceived notions about posters. Vintage
posters are works of art that come in all sizes,
styles, and price ranges. And like artwork,
they are not only a decorative addition but
an investment, as they appreciate in value.
Posters became an effective and afford-
able method of advertising in the mid- to late-
1800’s. Though Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
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is perhaps the most well-known artist of the
genre, mainly because of his Moulin Rouge
posters, it was Jules Cheret who perfected
the multi-color lithograph medium and made
it into an advertising venture.
Radio was still decades away from being
invented, and literacy had not yet reached
the masses in full. So posters were a great
way for European companies to reach the
burgeoning post-industrial middle class.
Primarily used to promote the entertainment
of the day (circuses, magic shows, and
theatre) the medium has evolved over time,
and is still used for both movies and music
today.
Two very popular categories from the
poster’s hayday are still favorites of casual
and avid collectors today. “Travel posters
have proven to be the most popular. And bi-
cycle posters have a very devoted audience,
as well,” says Jack Wood, owner of the gallery
that bears his name. Wood first ventured into
the vintage poster world as a hobby while in
London in the mid-1990’s. He tells the story
of how he fell in love with a bicycle poster.
“I saw the large version of the Peugeot Lion
bicycle poster in a London antique mall and
had to have it.” Soon, he branched out from
bicycle posters and began building a network
of contacts across Europe. After returning to
the states, he set up shop in O’Bryonville in
1998.
 Vintage items from
Jack Wood Gallery
in O’Bryonville &
Vintage Poster Bank
in Mt. Loookout.
 “Oh no, they are all originals,” Wood
explains when asked where he acquires
his collection. “Most of my posters are from
Europe, and primarily from France. Nothing
is a reproduction.” He keeps a fully stocked
store, and can track down items for those
interested in a particular poster.
Michael Hodesh is the owner of Vintage
Poster Bank in Mt. Lookout Square. His shop
is home to vintage posters, statuettes, clocks,
lamps, and industrial art. He is a recent
transplant to the east side, though he has a
quarter-century of experience in the industry.
“I had four different locations downtown on
Main St. over the last 15 years. And then I
moved into this spot last fall.”
He is quick to point out that his collection,
which leans toward mid-century modern, also
contains no reproductions. “In the beginning
I started with antique American advertising,”
he explains. “And then branched out from
there. I actually bought the archived col-
lection of a calendar company that used to
be here in Cincinnati. That was one of my
firsts.”
It’s easy to tell that both men love what
they do and take great pride in it. Both also
admit to having a fairly large collection at
home. Their knowledge of the industry is
quite impressive… names, dates, artists,
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movements, styles. And with thousands of
pieces to choose from in each of their shops,
both can easily locate any item in a matter of
moments.
Wood says “I have a pretty good idea of
where everything is. If a collector comes in
looking for a certain artist, or someone walks
in off the street and seems to like a particular
style, it won’t take me long to get together a
group of things for them to look at.”
Casuals and Collectors. Steve from Mt.
Lookout stopped into the Vintage Poster
Bank on his way home from work. “I just saw
the posters in the window and thought I’d
check it out. My dad collects vintage concert
posters, album covers, stuff like that,” he
says, holding an authentic Rolling Stones
concert poster from 1969.
A more serious
collector is Ron
Molatto of Hyde
Park. After driv-
ing by the store
and seeing some
things in the win-
dow before the
store was even
open, he found
Hodesh’s number
on the door and
gave him a call.
“I saw some
things that piqued
my attention. Michael wasn’t really open yet,
but was nice enough to call me. We spent a
few hour-long sessions together just looking
at things I was interested in.”
Molatto has already bought four pieces
from the shop, including a European ad-
vertising piece for his daughter and Le
Thermogene for himself.
Cincinnati’s Vintage History. Though
Europe dominated the medium, the Queen
City built quite a printing reputation. Our
area was considered one of - if not the - top
places for lithography in America. Two major
players were The Strobridge Lithography
Co. and Donaldson Litho Co.
Hodesh explains that “Strobridge printed
for Houdini and Ringling Brothers. Donaldson
was another great one, they –“ he pauses
and heads over to one of the many drawers.
After a few minutes, a large horseracing
poster is produced and laid flat to reveal the
Donaldson logo. One of his more special
items, the poster was created in the late
1800’s and is in phenomenal shape.
Sizes and Prices. Vintage posters come
in all sizes, with smaller offerings at 3 inches
by 4 inches, moving up towards the more
standard three feet by four feet range.
“I’ve even got some billboards, which are
really just a collection of smaller poster. But
I don’t get a lot of people looking for those,”
Wood jokes.
“People come in looking for all sizes and
prices. Most of my posters are priced in the
low hundreds, but we have a good selection
that starts as low as $30.”
For the serious collector, or someone
looking to make a statement with a large or
rare piece, you are in luck. Both Wood and
Hodesh havae several pieces on hand that
can quench your appetitie, or they offer their
services to track down anything you may be
looking for.
Style and Substance. Many of these
posters were made in limited quantities.
This, coupled with their age, and the ever-
diminishing chances of finding them in good
or great condition, helps them retain and
even increase their value.
So, whether your interest is in collecting
or decorating, vintage posters are not only a
way to spruce up your space, but they may
also prove to be a good investment.
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Story by Jason Jones. Share your thoughts
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