🌱 Cincinnati One Of Top Art Cities In The US + Uncovering Lost Art

Hello and happy Monday! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and chilly. High: 36 Low: 24.

Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. The Cincinnati metro has once again been named as one of the top arts-vibrant large cities in the country. A national report that rated the investment in and devotion to the arts across the United States, studying over 900 towns and cities. Cincinnati is one of only four midwest cities on the list. The Cincinnati metro area came in at number 12. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
2. A Conservator at Cincinnati Art Museum has discovered a hidden work of art. Serena Urry was studying the piece Still Life with Bread and Eggs by French painter Paul Cézanne when she noticed something odd. A digital X-ray examination revealed that there was one of the master artist's earliest portraits just beneath the surface. The painting will undergo further research to determine the time period it was painted and to identity the subject. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
3. A Sunday morning shooting in Westwood has left two people in the hospital. Officers were called to Cora Avenue around 10:50 a.m. where they found two women suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police have not stated if they have a suspect in the case. The investigation is ongoing. (FOX19)

Today in Cincinnati:

• PNC Festival Of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (10:00 AM)
• 24th Annual Christmas Classic at Landmark Church (10:00 AM)
• Quick Crafts at Monfort Heights Branch Library (6:00 PM)
• Coney Island’s Nights Of Lights at Coney Island Park (6:00 PM)
• Holiday Movie At The Office at Ken Anderson Alliance (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fritz the hippo is trying out some solid foods, but he still prefers nursing. Can you believe little Fritz is currently 387 pounds? (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Looking for family fun this weekend in Cincinnati? Here are five events to keep you and the kids in the holiday spirit! (Cincinnati Mom Collective via Instagram)
• The Cincinnati Opera is selling tickets for 'Singers and Spirits!' This popular series features local beverage events while enjoying amazing opera. (Cincinnati Opera via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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.