Summerfair Continues Amid a Changing Coney Island Landscape
Summerfair looked different this year, but its creative spirit remained intact.
Long associated with the Old Coney grounds, the fine arts and crafts show returned in a more compact form as major changes continue across the property. The former Coney Island site is being transformed into the Farmer Music Center, a $160 million live-entertainment campus operated by a subsidiary of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. With construction reshaping familiar surroundings, this year’s Summerfair occupied a reduced footprint. Even so, the event still drew a good turnout, helped by great weather, shaded walkways, food vedors, and the kind of easily navigated booth arrangement visitors have come to expect.
Alicia Jo Rabins to Headline an Evening Filled with Stories, Camaraderie, and Music
As parents, there are days when everything runs smoothly- we get to drop-off on time. We make a delicious dinner. The kids go to sleep willingly. And then – there’s the other days. The ones where we’re running on caffeine and crossed fingers, hoping to make it to soccer with the right uniform. If you’ve
The Mystery of the Missing Poppy Seed Filling: Part 2
From her car, hands still resting on the steering wheel, Barbara opened her phone. The synagogue WhatsApp group waited there, its familiar stream of messages offering a fragile sense of connection. Her fingers moved quickly. “Has anyone seen poppy seed filling at Kroger?” The replies arrived almost instantly. And with each message — Hyde Park
Lotsa Latkes
As we all know, latkes are one of the most important aspects of Hanukkah. We’ve all eaten these delicious potato pancakes and argued about whether applesauce or sour cream is the superior topping (it’s obviously applesauce). But what about other flavors of latkes?
A Fall Day at Findlay Market
So, what does a typical trip to Findlay look like for me? If you’re looking for suggestions on where to start, this article is for you. First things first: a trip to Findlay is a sacred experience for me, and no sacred experience begins without coffee. Luckily, there are plenty of options— Urbana Cafe and Taste of Belgium both have merchant booths right in the market, while Deeper Roots Coffee is just down the street from the main market. Once your pumpkin pie latte from Urbana Cafe is in hand, you must explore the variety of vendors set up just outside the market building. From handmade jewelry and art to trinkets, clothing and desserts, these stands offer one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else.