🌱 African American Art Exhibit Opens + $60M Development Project

Hello, friends. Sean Peek here with your Saturday edition of the Cincinnati Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Not as cold in the afternoon. High: 43 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Greater Cincinnati's Manhattan Development Group hopes to take on a $60 million apartment project but faces challenges getting the Madisonville Community Council's approval. The project would feature 234 units in a four-story building on 4710 Madison Road. To address some of the concerns, the developer could reduce the number of apartments and have also mentioned that there is space for a restaurant and structured parking. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
2. The Taft Museum will showcase "Memories and Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art" through May 14. This unique exhibition features the private collection of a formal postal worker and TV news producer, who collected more than 300 works from world-renowned Black artists over the last 35 years. The museum will showcase 67 paintings, photographs, and more from its collection. Museum curator Tamara Muente said, "It's vital the public [sees] the collection." (WVXU)
3. The aggravated menacing charge against Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon has been dismissed. The prosecution said there must be further investigation before moving forward, but the case can be refiled in the future. Police have spoken with the victim, who intends to move forward should the case be refiled. The charges were dropped only one day after a warrant was granted. (WMUR)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Beginning Weaving on a Floor Loom – Part 1 At Weavers Guild Of Greater Cincinnati (9:30 AM)
• Elementz 2023 Open House At Elementz Hip Hop Cultural Art Center (2:30 PM)
• John Crist: The Emotional Support Tour At Taft Theatre (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cincinnati Art Museum is now on TikTok as @cincyartmuseum! New followers between now and Feb. 13 can win two free tickets to the upcoming Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit. (Cincinnati Art Museum via Instagram)
• Cincinnati Opera is hosting its popular Singers & Spirits event on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at Revel OTR Urban Winery. You can reserve your spot here before tickets sell out. (Cincinnati Opera via Facebook)
• You can sign up now to volunteer at the Prince Hill Will Mardi Gras Ball. Volunteers can help with setup, teardown, food serving, game facilitating, and more! (Price Hill Will via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.