A Healthy Dose of Realism: A Cincinnati summer

Hello World! Thanks for remaining faithful to cincy dwellers during my hiatus -- lots of local summer events and sprinkles of family gatherings. Come September, I will have new posts to bring you closer to Cincinnati.

Click the link and check out "Upcoming Events" on Fountain Square:
http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/Attractions/detail.asp?AttractionID=326

Happy reading!
Edie-n-Cincy

Heart of the Art: Shepard Fairey murals revisited

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Several Cincy-area Shepard Fairey murals survive vandals' paint brush.

Several vandals have taken paint and paintbrush to cover some of Cincinnati's Shepard Fairey murals. So, in honor of those murals stricken by masked painters, here's a ditty via Edie's novice video talents:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=halltAeixpM&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

A Cincinnati Sunday: Welcome to a bit of my world

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On a recent Sunday, I took my trusty digital Nikon out for a tour of downtown Cincy. Fountain Square is the heart of my fair city and central to where art deco embraces a business district sprinkled with urban delights. Because of your continued interest in cincydwellers.blogspot.com, here's a sneak peek of downtown Cincy courtesy of my walk-about photos. Peace & Love!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJrJ0M0ukJY

Pig-ticipants hightail it in 'Flying Pig' marathon

Piggy in a pink pen.

Marathon pig-ticipants.

A piggy at the Pasta Pig-out.

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This year's Flying Pig Marathon pulled in a field of more than 30,000 piggly, wiggly runners and walkers from across the country. Since it began 13 years ago, the annual event has raised more than $8.5 million for charities. Cincy dwellers David Riddle and Kerry Lee both hightailed it to second place wins in both the men and women's divisions.

Men's Division
1st: Kieran O’Connor, 24, New York City hogtied the top spot.
2nd: Cincy Dweller David Riddle, 29, hightailed it to second place.
3rd: Rob Morwood, 36, of Otterbein, Ohio, squealed into third.
Women’s Division
First:: Amy McDonaugh, 34, of Irmo, South Carolina
Second: Kerry Lee, 36, of Cincinnati 
Third: Carrie Kutzli, 25, of Grand Rapids, Michigan

For more Flying Pig news:

http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/

Heart of the Art: Contemporary living a joy in Cincy

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Avista Developers' stunning hillside homes overlook Cincy and Northern Kentucky. 

View from "The Elite's" rooftop patio.

As a city built on seven hills, Cincinnati offers spectacular views and many housing options. I have always loved open floor plans, so it was shear delight to discover the area's countless lofts and contemporary home styles. Then one day things got better -- I found my dream home. Dwelling One in Phase I of "The Elite" development on Mt. Adams is the ultra contemporary abode I'd always envisioned for myself. A tour of the home's 3,000 square feet of stunning living space was a spiritual sojourn. I'd place dibbs on this luxurious residence in a heartbeat if $895,000 ever falls into my lap! If you love contemporary living, and aren’t shy about paying nearly a million dollars for a home, "The Elite" is certainly worth a personal tour! For the rest of us, check out the virtual tour via the link below:

Avista Developers

380 Oregon Street, #204

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Take the virtual tour:

http://www.trulia.com/property/1096229276-430-Oregon-St-Cincinnati-OH-45202

Heart of the Art: CAC exhibits Keith Haring pop art

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Cincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center in downtown is designed by Zaha Hadid.

The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) in downtown Cincy offers free admission, starting at 5 p.m. on Mondays. I recently took advantage of that freebie and toured the iconic pop art exhibit of Keith Haring. Where much of Haring's work is for mature audiences, it was amusing to witness a group of high school students react to those images. Also on display was Rosson Crow's uncanny American motorcycles exhibit. Both Haring and Rosson produced some extraordinary works; however, I enjoy the CAC's architecture as much as the exhibits. The ultra contemporary building is itself a work of art. It's the perfect setting for special events that have included a sneaker designer's launch party. For anyone who appreciates uncanny art, the CAC might be for you -- it's certainly for me!!
Keith Haring:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVqGOdYo5FU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr9rpiN9Zf0
Rosson Crow:
http://contemporaryartscenter.org/exhibitions/rosson-crow
Contemporary Arts Center:
http://contemporaryartscenter.org/keith-haring

Lend Me Your Ears: Music comforts nocturnal state

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The Heavy: "How You Like Me Now" is famously used in the U.S. to market Kia Motors. 

The "soulful" Jessie J.

It's 4:45 a.m. on a Sunday morning and I've been awake all night. Unable to sleep, I have taken comfort in a cup of steaming Chamomile flavored with honey & lemon. I compliment my twilight tea with British music while awaiting the Chamomile's relaxing effects to take hold ... simply kickin' back and enjoying a private musical sojourn -- holla!!!

My tea party jams are below: 

The Heavy: How you like me now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVzvRsl4rEM

Jessie J.: Mama knows best: http://www.firstup.se/2011/03/jessie-js-snl-performances-mama-knows.html

little people: Mickey Mouse Operation: http://www.littlepeoplemusic.com/mickey-mouse-operation.
Also, enjoy these free downloads of early unreleased amazing songs. Get them here and DJ mix here and mashup here.


Update: My beloved "little people" aka Laurent Clerc has scheduled his first U.S. concert -- yeahhh!!!