Claire Lefton

Cincinnati

Digital Editor at Cincinnati Magazine

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Articles

A Lakeside “Labor of Love” in Dry Ridge

2 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

Address: 415 Tyler Dr., Dry RidgePrice: $875,000When it comes to a true “labor of love,” Tracy Brady’s property at 415 Tyler Dr. is just that. “The home was inspired by my mom, who passed away from breast cancer in 2013,” she says. “She and I spent decades finding lake home vacation rentals for our annual family vacations where we could spend our days antiquing while the guys went fishing.
Get in for Free on These Special Days

2 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

Thursday Evening at the Art MuseumThe museum’s hours are extended to 8 p.m. every Thursday, and visitors are admitted to CAM’s rotating ticketed exhibitions free of charge. 953 Eden Park Dr., Eden ParkPendleton Art Center Final FridayOn the last Friday of the month, artists at the Pendleton Art Center open their studios to guests to browse hundreds of works and buy directly on site.
Annie Oakley’s Serves Up Wild West-Style Cocktails and Shooters

3 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

It’s shocking that despite Annie Oakley’s legacy, Oakley hasn’t cashed in more on Little Sure Shot’s name. Enter Annie Oakley’s, a new bar in the neighborhood seemingly plucked out of the Wild West. It has saloon doors, historical photography, and a player piano that, despite sounding old-timey, plonks out modern pop songs.
Using a Little Elbow Grease to Score Free Tickets

3 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

Sell Raffle Tickets at Reds GamesThe Reds Community Fund raises money for youth baseball and softball programs by selling Reds 50/50 raffle tickets at every home game. Volunteers receive a concessions credit for their shift and tickets to a future Reds game. Dads, Moms, and Vets at Cincinnati ZooThe Zoo offers free admission to active and retired military on Memorial Day, July 4, and Veterans Day; to moms on Mother’s Day; and to dads on Father’s Day.
Club World Cup Matches Kick Off Cincinnati’s Summer of Soccer

3 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

In a huge win for Queen City soccerheads, the FIFA Club World Cup comes to Cincinnati this month, two years after the city was passed over as host for the men’s 2026 World Cup—only the most widely-viewed sporting event on the globe. We missed out on the diamond ring, but we still get to throw one heck of a party. The Club World Cup (CWC)— featuring club sides instead of national teams—is a showcase opportunity for Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Weekend Picks June 6-8

3 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

Embed from Getty ImagesSummer has arrived and event season is heating up. Everybody from car enthusiasts to comedy fans to vegans will find something up their alley this weekend. If you want to find more Pride events, check out our comprehensive calendar here. Miniature Society of Cincinnati Show and SaleFans of all things tiny should check out the 46th Annual MSC Show and Sale where there will be museum-quality exhibits, artisan vendors, door prizes, a special kids table, and more.
How the Reds Community Fund Gives Back

3 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

The emotional bond between a city’s professional sports team and its fans is something to behold, yet difficult to put into words. Fans often treat the organization as “our team” even though it’s a privately owned business, and they expect some loyalty in return for the privilege of wearing the city’s name on uniforms. Cincinnati and the Reds have a longer history together than any U.S. city and team, so the affection runs deep here.
For These Cincinnati Veterans, Their Time in Korea Was Hardly a “Forgotten War”

3 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

It was really cold. so cold that you had to will your bones and muscles to move. Only the fear and the rush of adrenaline kept you from falling into a fatal slumber. Russ Carlson, then an 18-year-old kid from suburban Cincinnati, pounded the North Korean hillside with his entrenching tool. It was no use. The ground was frozen solid, and, in the dimming light of a setting sun, he managed to scrape out just a shallow impression that offered him little protection.
Catch a Free Show This Summer

3 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

Concerts at Blue Ash Towne SquareCheck out the newly redesigned square on Cooper Road at “Park Pour Concerts” 8–10 p.m. every Friday. Bands include Soul Pocket June 6, Second Wind June 27, and The Eagles Project August 15. Concerts at Smale ParkRockin’ the Roebling is 6–10 p.m. every Thursday on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn next to Moerlein Lager House, featuring DJs and bands. Music at the Esplanade is 5–7 p.m. Saturdays at the Castellini Esplanade, with bands and food trucks.
Five Years of Free Rides on the Connector

3 weeks ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

Find your way to a riverfront park this summer and watch the Ohio River flow by. Pack a picnic for Washington Park and marvel at Over-the- Rhine’s historic architecture. Gawk at the tasty food and produce inside Findlay Market. Catch live music on a warm evening on Fountain Square.

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