3CDC Newsletter 10.17.2024

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Bright lights, Queen City! Tonight, BLINK is flipping the switch on the fourth iteration of the city-wide festival. The nation's largest free public light and art event will take place over four nights in our city’s urban core with large-scale projection mapping, media light, interactive light sculptures, murals, and more by local, national, and international artists. Over 35 Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky city blocks are transforming into an immersive art experience with Ohio-side zones spanning from The Banks, through the Fountain District and Over-the-Rhine, to Findlay Market. The BLINK opening ceremony and parade starts tonight at 8PM, following a route from Paycor Stadium to Great American Ball Park, and then you have an open invitation to explore the art, lights, technology, food, live entertainment, and feeling of community that makes BLINK an event experience like no other. Visit BLINK’s website for all of the important festival details, including the dynamic event map, suggested walking trailheads, accessibility information, artist biographies, and answers to FAQs. 

Amid the vivid new BLINK additions, returning experiences will shine just as brightly! Back again this year is the fan-favorite Asianati Night Market at Court Street Plaza, located in the heart of the festival. Experience the vibrant tastes, sounds, and smells of Asia’s night markets. Over four unforgettable nights, enjoy a variety of Asian cuisine, entertainment, games, and activities under the enchanting glow of colorful lantern lights and captivating art installations. This is your chance to immerse yourself where tradition meets urban flair and discover why night markets have mesmerized hearts across Asia for generations. Asianati Night Market is open tonight through Sunday from 5 to 11PM!

Between the artwork, music, immersive experiences, and the endless list of amazing restaurants in our urban core, this weekend is sure to be a treat for all the senses. There’s no better way to stimulate them all at once than taking one of Findlay Market’s daytime Sights, Bites, and Lights Tasting Tours! Three unique tour options—Breakfast, Lunchtime, and Happy Hour—are available every day through Sunday, offering a vibrant journey through Cincinnati’s oldest public market, where history meets flavor and culture comes to life. Explore the market during the day as it buzzes with energy, offering fresh produce, artisanal goods, and a rich tapestry of culinary delights. The sun doesn’t have to be down for you to see the market dazzle as a hub of community, culture, and creativity! Book your tickets today.

Pro BLINK tip: you have to take time to recharge! Luckily, beginning tomorrow, the Schmidlapp Lawn is your mindfulness headquarters thanks to the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. Starting at 1PM, the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati is offering 30-minute classes every hour, including yoga, tai chi, and movement. At 5PM, a drum circle takes over the space, followed by a nightly outdoor disco from 7 to 11PM. After a day of wellness and community connection, you’ll be rejuvenated and ready to continue exploring our vibrant, glowing city!