Joseph Shields
Senior Vice President
Wordsworth Communications, Inc.
Box 54691
Cincinnati, OH 45254
Phone: (513) 271.7222 Ext. 10
Fax: (513) 271.7266
jshields@wordsworthweb.com
Uptown in the News
The Story of Jill and Charley
In an arts community as rich and tightly woven as that of Cincinnati, it is not uncommon for artists- even those of different genres - to collaborate. Birds of a feather flock together, after all. What is uncommon - even rare - is the joint creation of a masterpiece through the combined passions of two artists who have never met, let alone exchanged a paintbrush. Such is the case of graphic designer Jill Baker and renowned Cincinnati wildlife artist Charley Harper. Read more...
Soapdish: Better School Choices for Urban Dwellers
This week Soapdish columnist Casey Coston goes back to school and dispels the myth that Cincinnati's best educational bets lie outside city limits. With a wealth of opportunities in Cincinnati's urban core - from nationally ranked high schools to innovative montessori and science and technology programs - Coston finds there's more than meets the eye when considering educational choices in the Queen City. Read more...
'Play Me I'm Yours' Comes to Cincinnati
This week, Cincinnati welcomes British performance artist Luke Jerram and his brightly colored, outdoor pianos. Brought to the Queen City by Cincinnati Public Radio in celebration of their anniversary, Jerram and a team of talented local artists will paint playable pianos in public spaces over the next month. Read more...
Soapdish: Educating Tomorrow's Urbanists Today
Located in a historic building on Short Vine in Corryville, the Niehoff Urban Studio is dedicated to addressing urban issues that challenge the quality of life in Cincinnati, and helping educate not just students, but the community at large in the "pleasures of the urban lifestyle." Soapdish columnist Casey Coston takes a look inside this innovative think-tank that's pushing the city's urban core to grow, expand and thrive. Read more...
Serving It Up Family Style
Darren Phan's childhood journey to the United States began tragically with an escape from Vietnam that ultimately took his father's life. Now the 33 year old Cincinnati restauranteur invokes lessons learned from his family's sacrifices and a lifetime of sharing food across the dining table into his restaurants. Read more...
