Starting tonight at 11 pm, and going until Monday morning at 5 am.

NB 7175 in the cut in the hill, from Dixie Hwy (Exit 188) to the Brent Spence Bridge will be down to one lane. EXPECT LONG DELAYS

Also, the entrance ramp from Kyles Lane (Exit 189) to NB 7175 will be closed

The exit ramp from NB 7175 to 12th Street (Exit 191)
Suggested detour is to use EB 275 from Erlanger, KY area to NB 471 to Ohio/Downtown Cincinnati.

May 20, 2011

New Movies
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz
Midnight in Paris (limited release) – Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams

New on DVD
Pick of the Week: The Rite – Anthony Hopkins

Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Saturday at Coney Island. Join Jeff & Jenn. Registration begins at 8AM. Walk starts at 10AM. Coney rides will be free for volunteers and participants of the walk. Money raised goes toward funding research about autism.

Spring Fling 2011
Friday night at 8PM – 12:30AM. Join Holly Morgan for food, drinks and great music from the Rusty Griswolds. Presented by the Cincinnati Horticultural Society. Tickets are just . Proceeds benefit the Horticultural Society and the de Cavel Family SIDS foundation.

Zumbathon for Japan
Cincinnati’s largest Zumba Charity Event. Saturday, 2-8PM at the Duke Energy Center. Proceeds go to Matthew 25 Ministries to help victims in Japan. Several local businesses and even Cincinnati Mayor, Mark Mallory will take part in the event.

Milford Eagles vs. Harlem Wizards Friday 7PM
At the Milford High School Gym. Proceeds benefit the Boyd E. Smith Elementary school’s technology fund. Cheer on the teachers and staff as they play against the Harlem Wizards with their alley-oops and trick-hoops.

** Jason Aldean concert postponed until Aug. 19th **
Was scheduled for Saturday at Riverbend.

Go OTR 5K Run/Walk & Summer Celebration
Saturday at Gateway Quarter – 1200 Vine St. Enjoy food, beer and music after the exercise. Benefits the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce.

Yogic Takeover
Family-friendly Yoga practices and events take over Fountain Square Sunday, 1-5PM.

Night Hunters Exhibit Opening at Cincinnati Zoo
& Botanical Garden
Saturday. Renovated exhibit merges the best of the Nocturnal House and the Cat House in one.

Zoo Babies at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
See Zuri, the one-month-old giraffe. Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and other kid favorites will perform on select weekends throughout the month.

Beach Waterpark Opening Weeend
Saturday, 10AM – 6PM. Special offer: get four general admission tickets for

Newport Aquarium Penguin Palooza
Exhibit hours 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission adults… Children . Toddlers free.

King’s Island
Now open daily. Gold passes go away May 30th.

16th Annual Butterfly Show at the Krohn Conservatory
Featuring the styles, sounds and soul of Brazil. Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Runs through June 26th.

Cleopatra: The Exhibition at Cincinnati Museum Center
Art & history which has been lost to the sea and sand for nearly 2,000 years. Here through September 5th.

New Movies
Bridesmaids – Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph (Saturday night live girls).
Priest in 3D – Paul Bettany stars as a warrior priest who breaks his sacred vows on a quest to rescue his niece from a pack of murderous vampires.

New on DVD
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Friends With Benefits – Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher
Blue Valentine – Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams

Maifest
At MainStrasse Village in Covington. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Traditional German outdoor festival welcoming the wines of spring. Six city blocks with arts and crafts booths. German and international foods, amusement rides, great music.

Reds Vs. Cardinals
Friday, 7:10 game – Free Agent Fridays, presented by Mynt Martini. Drink specials, fun and games for singles, live music and post-game fireworks!
Saturday, 4:10 game – Gates open at 2:10. First 20-thousand fans receive a one-of-a-kind Sparky Anderson Bronze Statue, presented by John Morrell
Sunday, 1:10 game – First 10-thousand kids 14 and younger receive a free Kids Cap. All fans welcome on the field to run bases after the game.

Cinc-Italia, Cincinnati Italian Festival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Harvest Home Park in Cheviot. Celebration of food, family and all aspects of Italian culture. Benefits St. Catharine of Siena Parish.

Ben-Gal Cheerleading Tryouts
Sunday at the Newport Syndicate 3PM – 8PM. Contestants will be judged by dance professionals, celebrities… including Q-102’s Jon Jon, and local fans.

Run With a Vision 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, 9AM at Champion Window Field in Florence. Benefits The Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Includes silent auction with autographed Red’s memorabilia.

The Great Human Race 5K and 10K Run/Walk
Sunday, 10AM at Lunken Airport Playfield. Bringing awareness to the fight against hate, prejudice and indifference. Benefits the Center for Holocaust Humanity Education.

2011 Bikes & Brews: Pedal Powered Pub Crawl
Saturday 1PM – 6:30 PM. Free event that is part of the City of Cincinnati’s Bike Month events. To Samuel Adams Brewery, Rock Bottom, Hofbrauhaus, Keystone Bar & Grill, The Holy Grail, Lackman, Neons Unplugged and Market Wines.

D.L. Hughley at Funnybone on the Levee
One of the “Original Kings of Comedy.” At Funnybone Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Zoo Babies at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
See Zuri, the one-month-old giraffe. Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and other kid favorites will perform on select weekends throughout the month.

Cirque Du Soleil OVO
Coney Island through Sunday, May 15th. Performers & acrobats from 16 countries depict an exotic insect world.

Newport Aquarium Penguin Palooza
Exhibit hours 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission adults… Children . Toddlers free.

King’s Island
Now open daily. Gold passes go away May 30th.

16th Annual Butterfly Show at the Krohn Conservatory
Featuring the styles, sounds and soul of Brazil. Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Runs through June 26th.

Cleopatra: The Exhibition at Cincinnati Museum Center
Art & history which has been lost to the sea and sand for nearly 2,000 years. Here through September 5th.

Will Smith finds it almost laughable but residents of Soho in NYC complained about his gigantic trailer that he using while filming in NYC. The movie producers ended up having to move the "spaceship" like trailer about a mile away from the set.

The residents complained that the monstrosity was killing local business revenues and filling the neighborhood with exhaust fumes.

The trailer cost ,000 a week to rent and contains a cinema, lounge bar, offices, a meeting room, full-sized kitchen and large bedroom and bathroom. Will has a separate trailer which houses his full-sized gym.

Cee-Lo has taken his song "Forget You" and transformed it into "Thank You" to honor firefighters. His Mom was a volunteer firefighter and his childhood aspiration was to become one. We are glad he chose music. What a big heart he has! Thank you Cee-Lo!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Clues:

- People say you need me to toughen up.

- I have two "Johns"

- You're fired

Answer:

Backbone. The name of the Celebrity Apprentice team with Lil Jon and John Rich

Some of the cast members from "Stomp" stopped by the studio today for a chat. They also went around the radio station and picked up random items and then made music with them

Stomp is a GREAT show check it out this weekend at The Aronoff. Friday 8p, Saturday 5p and 9p, Sunday 3p and 7p.

Here are a couple of pictures from last night's Q102 Bud Light Lime Party on the River with The Naked Karate Girls.

Join us May 18th for music with Swimsuit Models.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Clues:
- You like to hit on me.

- I'm full of it.

- I'm part of your celebration senorita!

Answer:
- Pinata

Happy Cinco De Mayo tomorrow!

Come to GABP on Thursday, May 5 to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and see Homer Bailey make his first start of the 2011 season for the Reds.

The Reds play the Houston Astros at 12:35pm…a make-up game from Monday’s rain-out. Plenty of great seats available in all sections. Walk-ups welcome.

The Machine Room will have festive decorations for Cinco de Mayo and will feature ½ price Corona and Corona Lite beers at .50 each.

The two new Food Bars located along first base line and third base line will serve Mexican shredded beef or chicken nachos and tacos with Mexican rice.

Fans with tickets for to Monday’s postponed game may use the same ticket for admittance to Thursday's rescheduled 12:35 game with no exchange necessary. Bring your May 2 game ticket directly to the gate.