Ever dream of tooling around town on a motorcycle or scooter? It’s easy to do in Cincinnati with the Piston Society.

Offering a select variety of motorcycles and urban scooters for rent, you can enjoy the ride of a lifetime while experiencing their family-friendly atmosphere and enthusiasm for riding. If you’d like a tour, just ask. The Piston Society has individual tour guides available that they can refer you to, who are skilled local riders familiar with roads in the area; they can take you out for a 2-8 hour tour! These guides love meeting new people and showing off what’s cool and interesting about our area. Got a big group? No problem! The Piston Society has tour groups they’ve partnered with that you can contact that can accommodate your needs. Want to hit the road on your own? Grab a map and rent a GPS that the Piston Society has already pre-loaded with great routes.

You do need to be 25 years old to rent from the Piston Society, with a valid motorcycle license, as well as purchase their insurance for a safe ride. Passengers have no age restrictions but must be able to reach passenger foot pegs or floorboards of your rental. Helmets are included with your rental, and they have a full shop of motorcycle gear… like gloves, jackets and riding glasses for purchase. To make a reservation, you need to use their online form at www.pistonsociety.com; repeat customers get a 10% discount – just call to get your discount code!

Adventure awaits you…all you need to do is rent your bike and hit the road with the Piston Society.

The Western & Southern Open hits Cincinnati again at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason from August 13-21, and it’s going to be the best place to be this summer.

Of course there’s the tennis: with top male players like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal and female superstars like Garbine Muguruza, Agnieszka Radwanska and Angelique Kerber, you’ll get to witness tennis being played at its peak and with fierce competition.

But there is so much more to the W & S Open!  From entertainment and shopping to the finest in dining in Cincinnati, there’s something for everyone.  If you need a break from the courts, you can relax and listen to the original bands playing on the Dayton International Airport Stage or in the Wine Garden.  Not cover bands, but eclectic, award-winning musicians.  It’s music at its finest.

Hungry?  Well good, because there is plenty to eat at the Open!  You can definitely find your typical sports-arena food, but if you want a real foodie experience, the Open will have 14 locally-owned restaurants preparing their signature dishes fresh every day – we’re talking James Beard-winning chefs, and you won’t need a reservation to enjoy it.  Feeling like gourmet taco?  Hit up Mazunte.  Need a little gyro in your life?  Kala Greek Grill’s got you covered.  Try some Chicken Coup Poutine from Revolution, or a turkey pesto panini from Baba Budans.  And of course, the gold standards of Skyline Chili, LaRosa’s Pizzeria and Graeter’s are waiting to bring you the taste of Cincinnati!

So you’ve watched a few matches, had a snack, tapped your toes to some tunes, and now you’re thirsty.  Whether it’s beer or bubbles, or anything in between, the W & S Open has what you want on tap.  The Miller Lite Legends Bar and Rhinegeist and Christian Moerlein Craft Beer Bars are perfect for those looking for a tasty beer, and the Moet Champagne Bar (the official champagne of the Open) is open for those who feel like toasting the best in tennis and fun.  There’s also the Robert Mondavi Private Selection Wine Garden, surrounded by award-winning landscaping by LaMond Design as well as first-timer el Arco Tequila Margarita Bar, featuring their signature el Arco Ace Margarita.

Gotta burn off those calories now, so take the time to go shopping at the huge retail center the Open is proud to host.  This 20,000 square foot retail plaza has it all, from tennis apparel and gear to jewelry and sunglasses.  The giant, air-conditioned Midwest Sports tent will have everything you need to outfit yourself like a tennis pro…even if you’re just a ping-pong aficionado.  Medella Natural, BANDI Wear, Sweaty Bands are just a few of the vendors you can drop by during your day at the Open.

There’s nothing like a day at the Western & Southern Open.  But before you head out, be sure to read up on their new bag policy on their website, www.wsopen.com.  It’s important to know what you can and cannot bring into the Open, so you can have the best day ever.  Be a part of this Cincinnati sports tradition – get out to the Western & Southern Open!

Art Beyond Boundaries will be launching their latest exhibition, “Vibrations,” on Friday, August 26, 2016; it will run through September 9, 2016.  The opening reception, held from 6pm-9pm, will be the start of the public enjoying the opportunity to experience the art and meet featured artists; there will be a variety of paintings, sculptures, photography and other media being showcased.  Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served and admission is free.

The Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery is a professional, mainstream fine art exhibition venue where local and regional artists with disabilities display, market, and sell their artwork. The mission of the gallery is to promote awareness and understanding of artists with disabilities. The gallery strives to demonstrate to both the artists and the community that art transcends the limits of disabilities.  The gallery is located at 1410 Main Street in downtown Cincinnati.

Did you know our bodies are 86% water?  And yet, most of us don’t know how to hydrate it properly.  It’s not enough to just drink water, it needs to be the right water.  Ground water can leave your body too acidic, as it’s treated with chemicals, has a lot of fluoride and often contains parasites.  Bottled water can be better, but can be high in bacteria and contaminants and has no trace minerals.

So what to drink to hydrate ourselves in the healthiest way?  Try Kangen Water!  This new product contains NO chemicals, NO Acidity, and NO bacteria, plus it’s high in minerals, alkalinity, antioxidants and can detox your system safely.

Developed in Japan, Kangen Water claims to promote more energy, healthy skin and weight loss.  Dr. Yoshinski Matsuo, PhD, Vice President of the Water Institute in Japan, believes that reactive oxygen species (ROS) (free radicals that contain the oxygen atom) cause many types of damage to biomolecules and cellular structure; this in turn can cause the development of certain pathological states such as diabetes, cancer and aging.  He encourages people to drink electrolyzed-reduced water, which is hydrogen-rich and can scavenge those ROS and improve your hydration and health.  In fact, Kangen water devices are certified medical devices by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare for use in hospitals.

If you would like to try Kangen Water, and see how you can see an increase in your hydration and overall well-being, contact Colleen Iles at 513-335-5594 or ilescolleen1@gmail.com.  She’s an independent representative for Enagic, who makes Kangen Water.  There is a free 2 week trial option available, so now is the perfect time to call!

Buying a car can be stressful, and going through a dealership can often end up being more expensive and less satisfying than you want.  If you know exactly what you’re looking for, skip the dealerships and call Luxury Motorsports instead.

With Luxury Motorsports, all you need to do is tell them exactly what you are looking for, and then they do all the work.  They go through their databases of reputable, reliable auction sites and find that vehicle your heart is set on, whether it’s a car, boat, ATV or SUV.  A broker like Luxury Motorsports has the expertise you need when what you want isn’t on the local lot.

Luxury Motorsports will get you photos and ratings on the vehicle they find for you, and then when you give them the go-ahead, they bid on it for you and get it shipped in without you having to worry about a thing.  They also negotiate their fee with you up front, so there are no surprises at purchase time.  It’s the best, most hassle-free way to buy a car.

But that’s not all they do.  If you have an exotic car you want to sell, bring it to Luxury Motorsports and they can market it for you.  Let them do all the leg work, field the calls, negotiate the sale…you just relax and wait to hear it’s been sold.

Cut out the middle man, and call Bill Elam at 513-200-3236 or Tim McGee at 513-383-1586 at Luxury Motorsports.  You’ll get the car of your dreams with the service of your dreams!

A gorgeous hotel in a prime location, perfect for both leisure and business travel…and burgers! You may not think of The Cincinnatian as your go-to place for a top-of-the-line hamburger, but trust us – you should!

As part of Burger Week, July 20-26, The Cincinnatian’s Cricket Lounge will again be serving their signature Cricket Burger. Burgers at participating locations are just $5, and this one is definitely the real deal. Sink your teeth into this classic American dish with bacon, American cheese, crispy onions, house-cut fries and fry sauce any day during Burger Week. This is a 4-diamond burger with a pub food feel, and it’s one they make all year ‘round, so you’re getting exactly the burger you expect.

You can also enjoy The Cricket Lounge’s other delicious menu items, if you aren’t a burger fanatic. From soups and salads to pastas and entrees such as short ribs, seared salmon and roasted pork loin, there’s something for every taste. You can also drop by The Palace, The Cincinnatian’s main restaurant. They will be launching a fresh, new summer menu on July 1^st, featuring farm-to-table offerings and 3 to 5 course tasting menus. They also will be planning some fabulous events focused on wine and bourbon pairings.

And then there’s the hotel itself. A stunning “Grand Hotel,” built in 1882, The Cincinnatian was the tallest building in Cincinnati at the time (at 8 stories) and designed by the same architect as Music Hall and City Hall. It was the finest hotel of its time – and that hasn’t changed. With 146 rooms, including 7 suites, the old world charm and sumptuous luxury still shines amidst the modern day amenities such as high-speed internet.   All guest rooms were recently renovated with a modern, contemporary flair, offering an elegant, classic feel that’s a joy to come back to after a day of sightseeing or business meetings.

The Cincinnatian is a hotel destination not to be missed when in town. And of course, don’t forget about the Cricket Burger during Burger Week!