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Sunday Sound-off: Have you thought about holiday gifts?

Published Nov. 1, 2009 at 10:03 a.m.

The Christmas-music radio station is in full swing and the holiday aisle is pretty well stocked at Target, but have you given the holiday much thought?

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Jean-Robert's Table to bring relaxed French cuisine to downtown Cincinnati

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Published Oct. 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

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Jean-Robert de Cavel has been ruling Cincinnati's French cuisine scene for well over a decade now. ... De Cavel made his way into the spotlight in 1993 as chef de cuisine of the legendary Maisonette restaurant, helping the establishment earn a record 41 consecutive five-star awards from Mobil Travel Guide ... He left the Maisonette to open his own French restaurant, Jean-Robert at Pigall's in downtown Cincinnati, and has since spearheaded a number of other well-known eateries around

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Primer: Houston Texans (2-3) at Cincinnati Bengals (4-1)

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Published Oct. 14, 2009 at 9:11 a.m.

Game: Houston Texans (2-3) at Cincinnati Bengals (4-1) ... Series Leader : Cincinnati Bengals: 3-1 ... Streak : Texans won last game ... Coaches vs. Opponent : Lewis: 2-1. Kubiak: 1-0 ... Broadcast : CBS (1:00 PM ET): Don Criqui, Randy ... Cross. SIRIUS: 154 (Hou.), 121 (Cin.). XM: 107 (Cin.) ... SB Nation: Battle Red Blog ... NFL.com : Game Center ... Weather : Sunny with a high of 54 degrees [Weather.com] ... Uniform : Orange ... Television Coverage : If the Bengals sellout, then

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World Food Bar Restaurant Group opening Mayberry downtown this November

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Published Oct. 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

This November, the team of chef Josh Campbell and Corey Weitmarschenwill open Mayberry at 915 Vine Street in Downtown Cincinnati. Therestaurant is the second establishment for the team which opened World Food Bar earlier this year ... Onceopen, Mayberry will have a grass-roots American eatery menu styleincluding their specialty known simply as "The Burger" - a certifiedAngus Burger topped with Scott Farm Pepper Bacon, sweet onion marmaladeand fried egg on a brioche bun ... TheWorld Food Bar

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Downtown Cincinnati hotel market strongest in region

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Published Oct. 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

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Like most urban cores, downtown Cincinnati boasts a large collection ofhotels catering to tourists, business travelers, conventioneers andmore. Downtown counts three Four Diamond Award winning hotels - HiltonCincinnati Netherland Plaza, The Cincinnatian Hotel, The WestinCincinnati - among its affordable offerings. ... Recently, the downtown hotel market has experienced a surge of interestfor a new boutique hotel, raising the question: does it makes goodeconomic sense to develop a new

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Art: The Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati

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Published Oct. 5, 2009 at 5:37 p.m.

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of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last residential commissions was the John E. Christian House in West Lafayette, Ind., completed 50 years ago during the year of Wright’s death. Called Samara, it was a mature example of his Usonian homes, combining art, nature and architecture. The Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati is hosting an exhibition of photographs, artifacts and designs by Wright for Dr. Christian, who worked closely (along with his late wife, Catherine) with Wright on the home. Opening

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Museum galleries seen in new light

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Published Oct. 4, 2009 at 5:22 a.m.

Museums keep their collections alive for museum-goers by inviting visitors to look at their art with fresh eyes. That's why the Cincinnati Art Museum is re-invigorating its European landscape and figurative paintings ...

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Dance: Cincinnati Ballet's New Works

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Published Sept. 20, 2009 at 12:25 p.m.

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the first time, Cincinnati Ballet’s annual repertory showcase New Works focuses on homegrown talent to provide fresh choreography and music. Four of the five works on the bill come from local choreographers and are set to local music. An opening night fundraiser performance brings bonuses: musical acts Jake Speed & The Freddies, Over the Rhine and Peter Adams will perform live to accompany the dancers. Through Sept. 20 at the Aronoff's Jarson Kaplan Studio ...

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Primer: Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) at Green Bay Packers (1-0)

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Published Sept. 16, 2009 at 9:34 a.m.

Note: These primers are not designed to show which teams have a greater advantage, nor are they used to show who could win or lose. They are simply informational and of interest to get you ready for the game. Some stats carry over from the week before, which are updated to this week ... Game: Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) @ Green Bay Packers (1-0) ... Series Leader : Series tied at 5-5 ... Streak : Packers have won three of the past four ... Coaches vs. Opponent : Lewis: 1-0. McCarthy 0-0 ...

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'Ghost Art' on Cincinnati's Public Stairways

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Published Sept. 1, 2009 at 5:19 p.m.

When it comes to public art, I appreciate programs like ArtWorks' ongoing MuralWorks project (and the jobs it creates), but what I really respond to is "ghost art." That public art or architecture which seems almost accidental: residue or remnants of something once present and now gone or something mysteriously placed in the public domain for no discernible intent ...

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