Arts + Culture

Reach One, Teach One, Touch One

Patti Collins Shares Bootsy Collins Foundation's Funktastic Enthusiasm to Inspire, Educate & Serve the Community Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by RF Graphics & Provided Patricia “Pepperminte Patti” Collins, President of the Bootsy Collins Foundation (BCF), has been recognized for her philanthropic work with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and celebrated alongside BCF by Cincinnati’s Women100. She’s also lived a life as a Ben-Gals cheerleader, business owner, fitness...

Health + Wellness

Wellness Corner

A Single-Serving Valentine Treat That Packs a Protein Punch Article by Brooke Griffin Farmer | Photography by Sarah Hone & Kandace Smith February always has me craving cozy desserts made with intention—simple comforts that feel like a little act of love at home. This single-serving cherry chocolate cheesecake packs 23 grams of protein into a creamy, no-bake treat that’s perfect for savoring winter evenings. Made with high-protein Greek yogurt, a naturally sweetened oat-date crust and finished...

Arts + Culture

Beyond the Steps

Discover Joy, Confidence & Community with Dance Instructor Maura Garuccio at International Ballroom Academy Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Len Kaltman When Maura Garuccio steps onto the dance floor, she brings more than technique—she brings presence and passion. Born in Brindisi, Italy, and now firmly rooted in Cincinnati, Maura carries the elegance of the European ballroom dancing tradition, alongside the warmth and accessibility of a local teacher who loves to dance. Italian...

Life + Culture

The Art of a Portrait

A Look Behind the Lens of Local Photographer Kohta Rincon Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Kohta Rincon Photography If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, local photographer Kohta Rincon is surrounded by it. The world looks lovely from behind her lens. You’ve seen it here in these pages—horses and riders, stunning models and a big-hearted football star. Kohta’s unique style matches her personality: warm, vibrant and compelling. Her artistic portraits tell a story, skillfully...