Thursday, August 1 2013
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Mark Your Calendars, It's Time to Get Mayoral
As the mayoral race heats up, voters increasingly want to see where the candidates stand on the issues and now they’ll have their opportunity. Two public debates have been officially scheduled for mid-September and October and some of the candidates are not happy about it.
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Cranley Leads Mayoral Money Race
In other mayoral news, the Business Courier reports that candidate John Cranley has out-raised primary opponent Roxanne Qualls by at least six figures. While this isn’t terribly surprising, it does suggest some momentum for the former city councilman.
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Washington Park Gets Illuminated This Weekend
Looking for something do this weekend? Come out to Washington Park on Saturday or Sunday and witness a one-of-kind event welcoming incoming musical director for the Cincinnati Symphony, Louis Langrée. The symphony will perform a 40 minute piece with a coordinated light show set against the historic Music Hall adjacent to the park. Get all the details here.
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Other Music Festivals This Weekend
If Lumenocity isn’t your thing, other music festivals are all over town this weekend too. In its 21st year, Bluefest returns to Sawyer Point Friday and Saturday. And starting tonight in Eden park , you can catch the 28th year of It’s Commonly Jazz, a free event that will take place every Thursday in August.
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All-Star Game Could Cost Taxpayers
In 2015, Great American Ballpark will host the All-Star baseball game and necessary improvements to the stadium could leave taxpayers on the hook for nearly $5 million dollars. While the event is certain to bring some positive economic benefit, the impact on taxpayers has some crying foul.
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