Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton-based Your Sweetest Life founder unveiled a budget-friendly Chipotle-style burrito today to offer residents an affordable, flavorful option using cost-effective ingredients. FOX 19 Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Chester Township opened the U.S.S. Cincinnati Cold War Memorial Peace Pavilion at Voice of America Park on Saturday. The $9.5 million pavilion honors Cold War veterans with original submarine pieces, interactive exhibits, and family activities. Local 12 News
- ➤ On Saturday, veterans, families, and community leaders gathered to open the new USS Cincinnati Cold War Memorial Peace Pavilion (located at Voice of America Park) in West Chester. The memorial offers in-depth displays (with interactive exhibits planned) for tours throughout Memorial Day weekend. Local 12 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton native Nicole Fleetwood, a Hamilton High School graduate, was chosen as one of 252 leaders by the American Academy of Arts*Sciences and will be inducted in October in Cambridge. She credits her late grandmother and local educators for inspiring her remarkable journey in academia and the arts. Journal-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Garfunkel (a 1-year-old kitten) is ready for adoption at Save the Animals Foundation, and local residents are invited to visit the shelter and give him a home. FOX 19 Now
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Cincitalia Festival
6 p.m.-Midnight — Harvest Home Park — Adults 21 and over only — Celebrate Italian culture with food, drinks, and entertainment at Cincinnati's Cincitalia Festival.
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Tyler Christopher: A Tribute To Elvis
8-11 p.m. — Sorg Opera House — Tickets required — Experience the nostalgia of Elvis' hits with Tyler Christopher's dynamic performance.
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Dayton Lane May Promenade
Experience a breathtaking journey back in time — All day — Dayton Lane Historic District — $20-$25 — Relive the opulent lifestyle of Hamilton's industrial barons with stunning historic homes and architecture.
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The Takeover at The Square
6-10 p.m. — The Square @ Union Centre — Free admission — Kick off the weekend early with live music, great food, and local talent in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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Ari Lennox Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center — Tickets available — Experience an evening of soulful tunes with Ari Lennox in Cincinnati.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica
Various times — National Underground Railroad Freedom Center — Tickets required — Experience a magical musical tribute to Metallica in an unforgettable candlelight ambiance.
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