5chw4r7z:: the ethos of downtown Cincinnati

Sid Saturday

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I've had an amazing series of events I've wandered into lately with no expectations or anticipation of what they would offer.
You've heard that quote, "Live everyday like its your last." I've been thinking about how dumb it is, what does it even mean? What I strive for is, "Live everyday like it is your first with a childlike sense of wonder and joy."
It's easy to be cynical and jaded, it takes some work to see the beauty that surrounds you. I don't know if there is anything more important than that.
This might be the number #1 life hack ever. See and love the beauty that is right in front of you.
I hope I keep this streak going.
How about a turtle in a beautiful hidden space in Walnut Hills that was once a garbage filled alley?
I couldn't believe I had the space to myself for 20-30 minutes. But I was grateful I did.
I just realized I've had a whole week of Walnut Hills posts. They're definitely doing something right over there.

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And Yet All of These Things Are Connected......

Per Maya Drozdz, "Over the past year, Ledge Gallery has hosted diverse exhibitions, from contemporary art to fascinating and esoteric artifact collections. For this, our one-year retrospective, we gather together one piece from each exhibition and celebrate the synergy and enthusiasm that has greeted this venture from its early days in its original location in Over-the-Rhine..."
When Ms. Drozdz asked me to be part of the retrospective I got excited, I had planned my exhibit around the Ledge Gallery in her tiny AF OTR apartment and worried about the context being lost at the gallery in back of Your Friends & Neighbors. The retrospective I felt would add the context to my photos that was lost, and it did. If you haven't visited The Ledge Gallery yet or you've missed one or more of the shows, be sure to check it out the next time you visit Walnut Hills.

I've been trying to get a picture of Scout, Hi-Bred's shop dog for years, he finally stopped moving long enough for me to snap a good one.

Endangered Species, Virginia Elliott has sculpted in cast bronze and other metals species that are on the verge of being extinguished forever.

Form of Chance, these abstracts by Ivan Ivanov reminded me of alien worlds and had tons of movement and energy.

A chance meeting with an old friend Jeff, and a very talented AAC student Rhee. Revel has three large works of hers hanging in their 2nd floor space. She of course had works on display for WOW also inside of Left Coast Modern.

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Landlocked Social House

Landlocked Social House is set to open this Wednesday, June 7th! Their hours will be 6:30am to 5pm Monday - Saturday until they get the bar side setup. Swing by and sip some awesome Woodburl Coffee and grab a bagel or pastry. If you have never had one of Fat Ben's Bakery pastries stop messing around. They are amazing.
I hadn't been in since they received the grant to bust out that front wall and add a window, it really opens the place up with views of Mount Adams.
Landlocked Social House is located at 648 E. McMillan St. Cincinnati, OH 45206

Now all they need is a bike rack, I had to lock mine up to the bench in front of White Whale Tattoo. I don't know the backstory on the Landlocked name but I like how it is a play off their landlord White Whale.

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SiOS Dead End Film Fest

Spring in Our Steps, the group dedicated to preserving and bringing attention to Cincinnati's alleys, stairs and other forgotten places hosted a short film festival. This is the best reason to always glance down an alley, you never know when a random group of people will be hanging out having fun. The dead end of the title comes from the fact that the gold painted alley off 13th is a dead end and perfect for a function like this.
So, moral of the story, don't rush past alleys in Cincinnati, stop and take a look, you never know what you'll see.

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The City Flea: May edition

Six years running! Who knew the City Flea was going to be this big of a hit and have massive staying power? I called it after their very first Flea, June 2011 when I said "While some events take years or months to mature or never even really get a foothold to begin with, The City Flea seems to be an instant hit. "
The first City Flea of 2017 dawned grey but it didn't stop the usual crowds from showing up to peruse all the unique vendors and displays. All the vendors you remember were there and with some churn over the winter there were some cool new home grown products to check out.

The guys from Fickle Skateboards were out, I'm not in the skateboard scene but these guys were hustling their Northside build skateboards so hard I felt they deserved a shoutout.

Rockstar baker Blair Fornshell was there promoting her brick and mortar shop Brown Bear Bakery, set to open mid-June, cross your fingers. I won't have to hit one coffee shop on Wednesday and a different one on Friday to find her baked goods anymore. I'll get them at Clay and 13th every single day, and so can you.

Sam has the right idea, drinking cold filtered freedom.

Protip, park at The Banks or Fountain Square and ride the streetcar. Seriously, or ride a bike. Traffic is horrible around the park and you won't find a close spot anyhow.

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Epicurean Mercantile Co.

The Epicurean Mercantile Co. is now open in OTR at 1818 Race St, almost directly across from Findlay Market. It looks like this could be a true big box grocery replacement. Provided you don't live on a 100% diet of frozen food. But I don't think those people are their target audience anyhow. Fresh produce, dry goods and even coffee. Plus a food counter in the rear , you can sit and dine or get sandwiches to go. I talked to one of the owners last night and she told me she wanted to install a bike rack shaped like a whisk! How cool would that be? I think Artworks coordinates bike rack projects like that don't they? Any rate I encouraged her to go for it. But we still have parking at Findlay.

They also have a hydration station for all the cyclists and anyone else shopping.

Steps from a streetcar stop! Seriously people, riding your bike or the streetcar is the way to go in OTR these days. Stop participating in traffic and enjoy yourself instead.