Gosh. I had so much to say just awhile ago and now that I'm here with this blank page, its all gone. I intend this blog to be about my thoughts on the news headlines and media, pop culture, and what's going on in and around Cincinnati. I used to be one of those people that complained there was not enough to do in Cincinnati. No more! There was something going on every week since June. Now its September and I thought I finally had a chance to schedule a purse party, but it turns out that Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is this weekend! Luckily I can do both.

Today I'm going to talk about my hometown Cincinnati. (New motto: Cincinnati - its really not that bad!)
If you are one of those Cincinnati residents with nothing to do, here are some of the highlights you might have missed out on over the summer:
In June, Club Red - the Young Professionals group of the Cincinnati Red Cross - hosted a wine social at Chateau Pomijie in O'Bryonville. We sampled four different wines, had snacks from Andy's Mediterranean and What's for Dinner and music by Dave Criddle and Jude Hayden from the band Leisure. It was a beautiful night, perfect for sitting on the deck.
Speaking of the band Leisure, in August they played a command performance of their Ziggy Stardust show at the Southgate House in Newport. I'm so sorry you missed it because it was an awesome show. The guys nailed the unique Bowie sound. After the show, I simply had to go out and buy a Bowie cd.
Every Friday was Rockin' on Walnut. On the patio at Bella and in the Contemporary Art Center, music, food, drinks and tons of fun.
In August there was the Bikers Ball. This is a big fundraiser for the Cincinnati Red Cross. Instead of a black tie gala, its a black leather/black t-shirt dress code. Even if you don't have a hog, just dress like you do. There was plenty of fabulous food and exotic auction items. It's an annual event so you can still go next year.
Also, every second Sunday of the month brings Second Sunday on Main. Each month has a different theme and Main Street is turned into a street festival with vendors, food, entertainers, and wine tasting. The best one was on August 13. It was the International Bazaar with many ethnic dance troupes. And belly dancers. They were fabulous! (O.K. I have to admit I'm a little biased there.)
Now that summer is almost past, the Cincinnati Art Museum begins One World Wednesdays. The first was Sep. 6 featuring the city of Dubai. In the past, each party focused on a certain country. This year it will be certain cities. Again, the belly dancers were terrific!

Speaking of the Art Museum, how could I forget the Ibiza party to celebrate the 125th anniversary. The Museum stayed open 25 hours and in the evening recreated the club scene of Ibiza. Can you believe it? The place was filled to capacity. There was an hour wait to get in. Food, drinks, and a dj turned the courtyard into a dance club. Hundreds of people dancing and throbbing to the club music. I stayed until 2 a.m. so that I could go on a ghost tour. Some people had shown up in their pajamas, ready to spend the night. Do other cities turn their Art Museums into dance clubs for the young professional set?