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Dummy Hoy Day: The Deaf Pioneer Who Gave Baseball Its Voice
Dummy Hoy Day: The Deaf Pioneer Who Gave Baseball Its Voice

On May 23, Cincinnati gathers at The Banks to celebrate the birthday of William "Dummy" Hoy, the Deaf Reds outfielder who batted .293 in a Cincinnati uniform, threw out three runners at home plate in a single game, and helped shape the hand signals every umpire in baseball still uses today. Dummy Hoy Day is free, family-friendly, and packed with interactive storytelling, ASL programming, and Deaf advocacy from 5 to 7 p.m. ahead of the Reds vs. Cardinals game. Come learn the story of one of the most remarkable athletes this city has ever claimed as its own.

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Washington Park is about to get wonderfully sticky
Washington Park is about to get wonderfully sticky

Duck Tape® takes over Washington Park as Art Academy of Cincinnati students, alumni, local artists and Summit Country Day School students create larger-than-life sculptures celebrating America 250.

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Five Cincinnati Summer Bites Worth Leaving the Usual List For
Five Cincinnati Summer Bites Worth Leaving the Usual List For

Cincinnati summer eating gets better when you leave the usual lists behind. From Vietnamese street tacos at Findlay Market to Malaysian curry mee, Nepali momos, Middle Eastern carryout and a hot chicken biscuit in Silverton, these five off-the-beaten-path bites bring fresh flavor to the Queen City.

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Art's Back in Town
Art's Back in Town

Summerfair Cincinnati returns to Coney Island this Memorial Day weekend, May 29-31, for its 59th year as one of the top-ranked fine arts festivals in the country. More than 340 juried artists will fill the grounds at 6201 Kellogg Ave. with work spanning photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, and more. Live music runs all weekend across multiple genres, and the Gourmet Arts area brings the same creative energy to the food and drink. One-day admission is $10, with kids 12 and under free and parking included. Every ticket sold supports a year-round nonprofit that funds grants, scholarships, and exhibitions for working artists across Greater Cincinnati.

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Skip the Grandstand. Indianapolis Is Better Without the Ticket.
Skip the Grandstand. Indianapolis Is Better Without the Ticket.

Three hundred thousand people show up for the race. That leaves the rest of Indianapolis — the patios, the breweries, the museum campus, the soul food, the canal paths — almost entirely to you. Two hours up I-74, one tank of gas, and a city that performs best when its biggest crowd is looking the other way.

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Augusta Has Rules So Where Does Kelce Fit
Augusta Has Rules So Where Does Kelce Fit

Jason Kelce brought energy, humor, and a very modern media presence to Augusta, and it sparked a real question. Does he belong at the Masters? This piece breaks down what Augusta represents, why his presence drew attention, and where he actually fits within the structure of Masters week.

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The Key for the week of May 18, 2026
The Key for the week of May 18, 2026

The Reds would be leading the AL West at .500. Instead, they sit last in the Central as injuries pile up and Terry Francona shuffles the lineup looking for answers. Abbott and Burns are the stoppers, but the rest of the rotation is a work in progress. FC Cincinnati came away with a late draw on the road and now prepares for a home match with Orlando. In Indianapolis, defending 500 champion Alex Palou starts from the pole looking to make history, Caitlin Clark serves as honorary Grand Marshal, and Kathrine Legge attempts the grueling Indy-Charlotte double. Ben has a pick, and it involves milk in the winner's circle.

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