Austin, Texas has been home to weird forever! We are proud to have Make Cincinnati Weird represented in such a place.

These unusual window art installations are on 6th Street just entering MainStrauss. Thanks again Jillian for keeping your eyes open for Make Cincinnati Weird – we love it!

I visited Bellevue Hill Park in Clifton the other day with a couple of friends.  As a first-timer, I found the view absolutely beautiful. The sky was crisp, clear, and we had that great fall weather that makes everything that much more enjoyable. Looking at Cincinnati from another perspective was inspiring. Not only do I think we underestimate the beauty of Cincinnati, but also we forget to remember the entirety of the city. And by that I mean Cincinnati is made up of so many different, colorful neighborhoods and we’re quick to section them off as separate entities. I once heard someone say that we shouldn’t forget that Over the Rhine is the SAME as Cincinnati. This is just one example of how we divide different parts of the city. Downtown, Clifton, Mt. Adams, Over the Rhine, Mt. Lookout, Northside – it’s all Cincinnati. While each neighborhood has unique characteristics, I do think there is an importance to looking at Cincinnati as a whole.

So go to Bellevue Hill or wherever your favorite viewing spot is and take a minute to look this beautiful place we call home.

Written by Kara Driscoll

Did this post leave you itching to know more about the different parts of Cincy? Check out this cool, interactive website: www.space513.com

William Lytle, “Warrior Poet” Killed September 20th
 
The “Warrior Poet,” Brigadier General, William Haines Lytle from Cincinnati was killed on this day Sept. 20, 1863, at the Battle of Chickamauga.
 
Born and raised in Cincinnati, William Lytle worked as a lawyer before volunteering to serve in the Mexican-American War.  After the war he continued his law practice as he gained national fame as a renowned poet.   His poem “Antony and Cleopatra,” published in 1857, was recited and loved by both the North and South in the days prior to the American Civil War.
 
“Lytle is a great study in contrasts.  He was a lawyer from a privileged family, but also heeded the call to serve his country.  As a poet and a general, he achieved celebrity status,” American Legacy Tours Director of Tour Development Mac Cooley said.
 
During the Civil War he was appointed as a major general and led the 10th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, comprised primarily of Irish immigrants from the Greater Cincinnati area.  “Initially the regiment was a bit of a laughing stock. They favored their drink, and were not the most disciplined bunch, but Lytle turned them around and the group would go on to be known as the “Bloody Tenth,” a nickname earned for their bravery in battle,“ Civil War tour guide, Rob Ervin said.
 
During the Battle of Chickamauga in Georgia, Lytle was shot by a sniper while leading a counterattack and carried across enemy lines while still seated on his horse.  On a hillside on the battlefield, the Confederates identified the deceased and beloved poet.  Out of respect for the fallen hero, they kept guard over his body throughout the evening and recited his poetry in his honor.
 
“To this day, the hill where he died is called ‘Lytle Hill,’” Civil War Tour Guide, Mitch Ruth said.
His body was eventually returned to Cincinnati and a funeral was held at Christ Church.  So many people lined the streets that the funeral procession did not reach Spring Grove Cemetery until nightfall.   Along with Lytle, numerous members of the German-American Regiment and the 9th OVI from Over-the-Rhine, died at the Battle of Chickamauga during a brave counter attack.  Because of their bravery on the battlefield that day, a monument is erected at Chickamauga in their honor.
 
To learn more about the contributions of the 9th OVI, 10th OVI and William Haines Lylte, American Leagcy Tours offers a Civil War Cincinnati walking tour on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. throughout the rest of September and October.  The tour starts at the Cincy Haus on 1218 Vine Street.  For more information go to www.americanlegacytours.com

The Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run is coming back from retirement after more than a decade of absence. It brings with it, a brother event that is unruly, wild, and boasts an absolutely splendid prize, $1,000 dollars to the Christian Moerlein Lager House, that will open in October.

The event is a unique race called the Bier Laufen, which has been dubbed “the World’s Fastest Parade”. Local groups of friends, bars, and brands have been working around the clock like Santa’s elves, constructing race floats that will navigate a hay bail obstacle course.

Each team will be made up of 6 nut jobs (4 riders and 2 pushers). Plenty of drinks will be had and hopefully some good crashes will be the result.

These human propelled chariots of fury will take off at 11am on the dot.

This promises to be a new Cincinnati Tradition and Make Cincinnati Weird is stoked to be a part of it. So don’t be dull come out September 17 and check out our Bier Laufen and cheer us to victory (if we win, we’ll buy you a drink).

www.hudepohl14kbreweryrun.com

Stay Weird and Always Always Drink Local Beer

(Jake Gerth)

Image 1 used to reside on the corner of 4th and Scott
Image 2 is on the stairs of the Roebling Suspension Bridge
Image 3 was/is on the north side of the UpOver bar on Mainstrauss

Special Thanks to Jillian Kelly for these finds. Keep em coming.

We are always looking for cool and weird street art, so please send in to our Facebook page if you find any good stuff!

Remember feeling that early 2000′s angst and raw emotions of melodic notes of punk vibrations pulsating through your blood making you pay attention to life’s woes, but it feeling good to go through it with someone? Usually that someone was a band like Blink 182. Well, they are still with us. Not only is Blink 182 having a concert at Riverbend this Sunday, but Mr. Mark Hoppus, also has a TV show on Fuse TV; which airs Fridays (today) at 11P/10C on Fuse! Tune in to the music channel that is still about music! Also keep your eyes open on our Facebook page for 2 tickets to this Sunday’s concert sponsored by Fuse!

http://fusemusic.com/hoppus

(By Latria Roberts)

Oh, the Mustache. By definition, it is facial hair on the outer surface of the upper lip. It has grown its way into our history on such notable faces as Salvador Dali, Groucho Marx, and Adolf Hitler. They come in more flavors than Graeters Ice Cream, including such beauties as the Walrus, the Horseshoe, the Pencil, the Chevron, the Toothbrush, and who would forget, the Fu Manchu?

Understanding that this persistent growth is undoubtedly ingrained into our past and certainly going to be involved in our future, a local group of hairy faces is celebrating the bristly, bushy, but always beautiful, mustache.
On Wednesday August 24, Yelp – along with co-sponsors Arnold’s Bar and Grill, Far-I-Rome Productions, Christian Moerlein, Shutterbooth.com, and Vitamin Water – are throwing an event unlike any that Cincinnati has ever seen.
Bring your scruff, your scraggle, or your facial fur and enjoy conversation, competition, and music with similar folk over a chilled Hudepohl Amber Lager or Christian Moerlein brew.
Has God not Blessed thee with whiskered lips? Strap on some artificial fur and fit right in! Fake facial follicles will be available at Arnold’s for those who feel left out.
Prizes will be awarded for such amazingness as “Craziest Mustache”, “Best Fake Mustache”, and of course, plain old “Best Mustache”.
Sounds provided by mustached musicians: the Kelsey Skaggs, The Turkeys, and Indigo Wild.
Before leaving, capture the moment in the Shutterbooth photobooth and then, rinse the Hudepohl out of your whiskers with a cold Vitamin Water.
Come celebrate folicaled faces, support shaveless silhouettes, and always, always drink local beer.

(Jake Gerth)

Beer Royalty has been seen all over town and no, I’m not talking about the Beer Baron, Greg Hardman. Cincinnati’s very own Little King has been making appearances at local bars and night clubs.

He has been spotted with his royal entourage drinking buckets of Little King’s everywhere from Neon’s Unplugged to a string of bars in Mainstrasse Village to Hyde Park..

I had the honor of tracking down this elusive and powerful dictator of joy and beer for a quick interview.

So, King what are your plans for the rest of the summer?

As you know, I’m from Cincinnati and it’s been great being home for the summer. I’m just enjoying partying with the people of my Kingdom and hanging with my main man, the Beer Baron.

Any exciting plans coming up?

Well I don’t plan too many things in advance but I’ll be at Brew Ha Ha beer and comedy festival August 26-27. If there is one thing I like more than Little King’s Creme Ale, it’s good comedy and Little King’s Creme Ale.

I’m also getting excited for the Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run September 17. I’m not a runner by any means but I’ll be there drinking some Little King’s and riding in my Bier Laufen. Wait till you see this!

Sounds Excellent! Any chance of a Queen in your life?

Well Jake, this is the Queen City, so they are all Queens to me.

Good Answer. I don’t want to keep you too long, but I gotta ask — is there any truth to the rumor that you are working on a hip hop album?

Ha Ha ohh no. I have been known to get in the recording studio from time to time, but I’m too busy spreading happiness across the Little Kings Kingdom to become a famous rapper.
Be on the look out for me though, I’ll be out and about all over town. It’s Good to be King.

(Jake Gerth)