Happy Friday, Scoopers!

😈 It’s Friday the 13th, and our Queen City has a long list of notable events happen on past Fridays falling on the 13th. From history-making Reds losses to annexing neighborhoods, this date holds some weight in Cincinnati.

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

• 🍄 Cincinnati’s Famous Mushroom House

• 🏓 New Courts in Oakley

• 🥖 French Chateau in Edgewood KY Up for Auction

But first…

🐷 LOCAL

Winner, Winner, Tennis Dinner

Paws off our tennis tournament Charlotte!

After months of “will they won’t they” - it’s officially official. the Western & Southern Open is staying in Cincinnati, where it belongs.

However, from now on it will go by another name…

As part of the deal to stay in Cincinnati, the long time sponsors Western & Southern Financial have said that this was very likely their last year as the namesake of the tournament.

This opens up space for a new sponsor, that is willing to pay more, to move in.

In addition to a new sponsor with bigger pockets, the tournament will also receive a $260 million expansion of the Lindner Family Tennis Center near Kings Island.

In case you didn’t know (because honestly, we didn’t) the (ex) Western & Southern Open is one of the world’s nine biggest tournaments where both men and women compete at the same time!

But this will change in 2025 when it expands from nine to 12 days with 96 players instead of the 56 now in its single-player draw.

That means more tennis in the Queen City

For now, all we have to say is… Charlotte…

🍄 Have you seen or visited the Mushroom house in Hyde Park?

🌮 EVENTS

Reminder that Cincinnati Taco Week is in full swing through the weekend!

There are $2.50 Tacos from some of Cincinnati's most popular taco joints. Minimum of 3 tacos per order required. Each participating Cincinnati Taco Week restaurant will be offering their own unique tacos. Click here to see a list of the participating restaurants!

🍦 MINI SCOOPS

🏓 Calling all Oakley pickleballers! The Oakley Recreation Courts have reopened after extensive reconstruction. Featuring two courts for basketball, tennis, and the trendy sport of pickleball, this hilltop location behind the Oakley Recreation Center is a must-visit. Stay tuned for the upcoming "Oakley Picklebar." Find them at 3900 Paxton Ave.

👯‍♀️ The Cincinnati Museum Center is bringing the Smithsonian's "Girlhood (It's Complicated)" exhibit to life. It covers 200 years of being a girl in America, diving into work, politics, education, health, and fashion. It's set to spark meaningful conversations and connections among girls of all ages.

🏡 The 15,000 sq ft French chateau, Chateaû du Mon Rêve, with an infinity pool, two-level library, and more, is up for auction on Oct 14. Located in Edgewood, KY, the estate, once priced at $9 million, will go to the highest bidder via DeCaro Auctions. Private previews have already begun for this exquisite property, just a 15-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati.

📆 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

🌮 Ongoing through Sunday Cincinnati Taco Week

🧙 FRI, OCT 13 Hocus Pocus Trivia Night and Movie Showing

🥬 OCT 14 - 15 Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

🐾 SAT, OCT 14 Corgipalooza

🧶 SAT, OCT 14 City Flea

🏈 SUN, OCT 15 Bengals Tailgate and Watch Party

🍂 SUN, OCT 15 Findlay Market Fall Food Fest

🍫 SUN, OCT 15 Cider & Chocolate Pairing

🐕 CINCYDOG(S) OF THE WEEK

Corgipalooza is happening this weekend on Saturday, October 14 at Bark Park and Patio in Florence, Kentucky from 11 am to 3 pm

Thanks for being here with us. We’re looking forward to building a strong community of informed Cincinnatians who want to stay in the loop.

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