Good morning, Hamilton.

Middletown City Schools has named G.

Elgin Card as its new superintendent (effective Aug. 1). Card currently leads Princeton City Schools in Hamilton County and brings decades of teaching and leadership experience.

Brooke Rouse is hosting a children's book drive to support local kids' summer reading programs.

The drive will run through the summer and invites Hamilton residents to donate books to boost literacy.

At the 28th Flying Pig half-marathon near Cincinnati, Bart Burgess finished first just after 7:30 a.m. while Simon Hayes & Amanda Zerhusen won the men's and women's races shortly after, with local runners securing title honors at the event.

Zach Kreft & Katherine Hallahan triumphed at the Flying Pig Marathon last Saturday at the Finish Swine, outpacing a competitive field of runners.

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.

2026 Hunger Walk & 5K Run

9 AM – 12 PM — Schmidlapp Event Lawn — $30 — Walk or run to support a community pantry that provides essential resources to families in need.