🌱 LaRosa Reopens + Must-See Events And Installations At BLINK

Hi there, Cincinnati! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 64 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Wildly popular local restaurant LaRosa's Family Pizzeria is reopening its flagship West Side Restaurant. The pizzeria has undergone a $1 million transformation and overhaul. The project left the restaurant shut down for three months, but the owners say it's been well worth the effort. LaRosa's will reopen on Oct. 17. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
2. BLINK is back, and there's so much to see it's hard to keep track. The Cincinnati-area festival runs over 30 blocks, and there are tons of immersive exhibits to explore. If you're looking for what to do, this list of must-see exhibits and events will help you have an unforgettable BLINK experience. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
3. A security guard prevented a potential shooting at Dohn High School. According to officials, a relative of one of the students entered the campus with a loaded gun and aimed it directly at another student. Security guard Charles McGee was able to get the would-be shooter to lower his weapon, preventing a potentially deadly situation. The school regularly has staff engage in active shooter drills. (WLWT Cincinnati)

Today in and around Cincinnati:

• Blink Installation In Art Gallery at School for Creative and Performing Arts (All Day)
• Taming Color Mixing With Color Charts at Springfield Township Community Arts Center (9:30 AM)
• Tails On The Trail 2022 at 8715 Hamilton Cleves Pike Rd, Cleves (10:00 AM)
• Santa Maria Community Services Hosts Free Health Fair at Price Hill Rec Center (11:00 AM)
• HallZOOween at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fiona the hippo's little brother Tucker got to meet the whole family for the first time! Keepers are watching the bloat carefully, but so far Tucker is fitting in perfectly. (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The Cincinnati Cyclones have a new player for their team! Welcome Emmet Sproule to the Cyclones and get ready to see his moves on the ice. (Cincinnati Cyclones via Facebook)
• BLINK has returned to Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati Opera House is celebrating with an amazing installation right along the parade route! Be sure to check it out! (Cincinnati Opera via Facebook)
• Get ready to see a rare piece of history! The Galloping Through Dynasties Experience at the Cincinnati Art Museum is displaying ancient hanging scrolls for the first time ever. (Cincinnati Art Museum via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another 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.