CincyWhimsy: Findlay Market

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RED DOOR PROJECT: HOME GROWN

Artists from all over Cincinnati are coming together to launch the city’s newest art gallery, The Red Door Project. Inspired by the idea that art is in the eye of the beholder, the gallery features artwork by dozens of Cincinnatians from all backgrounds and walks of life. Enjoy a night of bidding on your favorite local artwork along with complimentary appetizers and drinks.

This month's theme is Market Days: Home Grown. The idea is to create a piece of art in any mixed media (found objects, drawing, painting, photography). It can be 2D or 3D but must be based on the theme of the month. In its first three shows, the Red Door Project has featured work from more than 50 local artists – with over 85% of what’s submitted being sold.

Market Days: Home Grown show will take place on May 30^th from 6-10PM on the west side of Findlay Market at the Crown Building, 1739 Elm Street. The former Crown Furniture Store has recently been renovated to its 1865 appearance and within weeks of being finished was fully rented leaving only the retail space on the first floor available.

The gallery event will be part of Findlay Market’s new Findlay After Five, with businesses open after hours to gallery patrons. Those who come will not only get to enjoy art, but the OTR biergarten, Eli’s Barbeque, Market Wines, Dojo Gelato and Pho Lang Thang.

CHRISTKINDLMARKT AT FINDLAY MARKET

Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt expanded into a three-weekend celebration this year, with its new location at Findlay Market. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 13-15 are the final days for the event.

Ironically, Christkindlmarkt is set up near the Anti-German Hysteria historical placard.

Inspired by the centuries-old holiday markets in Germany, Cincideutsch organized a version of the festivities for Cincinnatians to enjoy. Old fashioned timber houses create storefronts for vendors selling anything from traditional German baked goods, handcrafted gifts, mulled wine, and more.

Founded in 2011 by native German speakers and Americans who had lived in Germany, Cincideutsch is a group of Cincinnatians that aims to promote modern German language and culture in Cincinnati. Last year 's Christkindlmarkt topped the list of where I found some of my favorite gifts of the season in 2012. - See more at: http://www.cincywhimsy.com/2013/12/two-weekends-of-christkindlmarkt.html#sthash.zAzcGOwy.dpuf

Founded in 2011 by native German speakers and Americans who had lived in Germany, Cincideutsch is a group of Cincinnatians that aims to promote modern German language and culture in Cincinnati. Last year's Christkindlmarkt topped the list of where I found some of my favorite gifts of the season in 2012.

Over 15,000 visitors are expected to attend the event throughout December. Christkindlmarkt runs from 9:00am-6:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 10:00am-4:00pm on Sunday

TWO WEEKENDS OF CHRISTKINDLMARKT

Findlay Market will be brimming with Gemütlichkeit for the next two weekends as Christkindlmarkt brings German heritage back to the heart of Over-the-Rhine. From December 6-8 and December 13-15, look for specialty vendors in charming half-timbered houses serving traditional holiday sweets, European baked goods, and handcrafted gifts. The event, organized by Cincideutsch, is inspired by the same festivities held throughout Germany that have been celebrated for hundreds of years.

Founded in 2011 by native German speakers and Americans who had lived in Germany, Cincideutsch is a group of Cincinnatians that aims to promote modern German language and culture in Cincinnati. Last year's Christkindlmarkt topped the list of where I found some of my favorite gifts of the season in 2012.

Over 15,000 visitors are expected to attend the event throughout December, enjoying the market's spirited ambiance, live music, and sparkling lights. Christkindlmarkt runs from 9:00am-6:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 10:00am-4:00pm on Sundays.

URBAN CINCY BIKES + BREWS

Kicking off May Bike Month, members of UrbanCincy took to the streets to ride a 9-mile course through OTR, Downtown, Covington, Newport, and Bellevue. Starting at Findlay Market, we stopped at five bars along the way to sip a beer and socialize. With Saturday providing gorgeous weather, over 40 people participated in our grand tour of the city.