Good morning, Hamilton.

A local artist will release their first album on a local label later this week, boosting Hamilton's creative scene & drawing local interest.

Gas prices rose sharply at the Kroger in Austin Landing on Friday, May 1, after a BP Whiting refinery outage in Indiana disrupted output (analysts say global tensions also played a role) and may keep prices volatile for drivers.

Middletown City Schools named G.

Elgin Card as the new superintendent; he will officially start on Aug. 1 after Deborah Houser retires. Card currently leads Princeton City Schools (northern Hamilton County) and brings a wealth of local experience to the role.

Forest Hills School District has hired a new superintendent who will start on Aug.

1. The appointment was recently finalized, and officials expect a smooth transition under the new leadership.

Flying Pig Marathon

6 AM – 2 PM — Paycor Stadium — Prices starting at $50-$120 — Run in Cincinnati's fun-filled annual marathon event featuring various distance races and relay teams.

Yungblud Concert

6:00-9:30 p.m. — The Andrew J Brady Music Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the high-energy performance of Yungblud in Cincinnati.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to The Beatles

6:00-6:59 p.m. — Memorial Hall — Tickets available — Experience The Beatles' classics in a magical candlelight setting.

Jog N Jam 5K

8 AM — Marcum Park — Registration required — Sprint through a 3.1-mile course while enjoying tunes during this fun run.

Sweet Baby James: America's #1 James Taylor Tribute

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt music of James Taylor through an exceptional tribute performance.

Kroger Queen City Championship

8 PM – 10 AM — Maketewah Country Club — Tickets available — Experience top LPGA talent competing in Cincinnati's premier golf tournament.

Fitton Showstoppers - Motown!

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Fitton Center For Creative Arts — $54 — Experience the soulful sounds of Motown with Just Vince and the Fellas.

Landsharks Concert - Tribute to Jimmy Buffet & The Beach Boys

6:30-9:30 p.m. — RiversEdge Amphitheater — Free General Admission — Celebrate the start of summer with a Hawaiian shirt themed tribute concert to Jimmy Buffet and The Beach Boys.

Emma Performance

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — $14–$78 — Experience Jane Austen's charming world with witty adaptation and delightful performances.

The House On Watch Hill

2-5 p.m. — Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati — Ticket prices vary — A nostalgic journey to the summer of 1984 as a group of teens create the ultimate haunted house.