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🍦 Burrowmania

PLUS Votto’s Cincinnati Scavenger Hunt and a Mall Makeover

Sarah Karshovski
August 11, 2023

Happy Friday, Scoopers!

👗 Shein is hosting an out of the blue pop-up event at Kenwood Towne Center this weekend. Here’s why that’s a problem.

Today’s email is a 3min 6sec read. Here’s the scoop:

⚾️ Joey Votto’s Cincinnati Scavenger Hunt
🛍️ Double Mall Makeover
🤠 Cincinnati’s new Country Music Festival

But first…

🏈 SPORTS

Joe Burrow is #1 in our hearts and #6 in everyone else’s

Joe Burrow has shot up to sixth place in this year's NFL Top 100, a list voted by players.

That's a big leap from his 21st spot last year.

Some of the top players in the league, like Patrick Mahomes, are taking notice of Burrow's killer attitude – “He’s like a stone-cold killer, the guy's always expecting a win, no matter who's up against him” said the Chief’s QB.

Defensive players are also taking notice of his cool, collected style, agility, and spot-on throws.

Burrow is leading the Bengals on the list, but not the whole NFL QB pack – Mahomes grabs the top spot again, and Jalen Hurts shines in third.

Bottom line: Burrow is climbing the ranks with his killer confidence, pinpoint throws, and overall game!

🌧️ WEATHER

These are some of the craziest rain clouds you’ll ever see in Cincinnati (picture below doesn’t do it justice - check out the video 😳)

One comment reads: “I thought that was a big wave, I would have thought my life was over.“ Only in Ohio!

Image from @itzdanielmf

📕 EDUCATION

Largest distillery school in the country finds a home in UK

The University of Kentucky just unveiled the new James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.

It will be the world's largest teaching distillery!

The institute will feature a 30-foot column still and a warehouse accommodating 660 barrels.

On top of those bragging rights, the institute will offer course in a variety of areas, including chemistry, engineering, and business, on top of giving students the chance to get hands-on experience in the spirits industry

Monday’s grand opening drew university leaders, donors, and industry experts. The institute is expected to have a significant economic impact, generating nearly $9 billion and 22,000 new jobs!

🍦 MINI SCOOPS

⚾️ Reds Scavenger Hunt: Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto spiced up the game by hiding autographed goodies at Friendship Park. Fans turned detectives, rummaging in bushes for signed baseballs and a jersey. "Send me DM proof," Votto said in his Instagram story. "And the next time I hide baseballs in the city, it'll be three and we'll go from there. Good luck."

🛍️ Revamp Alert: Tri-County and Eastgate malls in Cincinnati are getting a makeover! Think apartments, parks, entertainment, and more. Eastgate's big plans are cooking up, while Tri-County's 'Artisan Village' promises a blend of living, dining, and retail excitement.

🧑‍🍳 New Cr(EAT)e Culinary Studio at Cincinnati Museum Center offers interactive cooking experiences for all ages. Opening in November, the studio features Kroger Food Lab and diverse cooking stations, exploring science, history, and world cultures through food. Programs range from one-hour sprints to weeklong Museum Camps, fostering community engagement.

🤠 Cincinnati's debut Voices of America Country Music Festival hits West Chester this weekend! A 4-day festival starting Thursday, featuring 30+ country acts—Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Chris Young, Alabama, and more. Beat the gate lines with early tickets.

🍰 Milford's Holston's Baking Company is a finalist for "The Best Bakery in Ohio." Amy Holston, an Air Force veteran, transformed her cake-baking hobby into a sensation during the pandemic. Now, her self-taught skills have led her to the finals!

🚀 Red Bull Flugtag lands in Cincinnati! Watch 40 teams launch custom flying machines flying machines over the Ohio River. Happening this Saturday at Sawyer Point Park.