Emma Helbling

Hello, my name is Emma! I am an aspiring magazine writer with a passion for storytelling that connects, informs, and inspires. With experience in feature writing, lifestyle journalism, and cultural criticism, I find my passion in crafting compelling narratives that bring depth and personality to every piece.


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Cincinnati CityBeat •

Behind the Curtain: The Magic of Cincinnati Ballet’s 'The Nutcracker'

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes all of our favorite holiday traditions, like baking cookies, hanging stockings and, of course, taking in the timeless story of The Nutcracker at the Cincinnati Ballet.



The Nutcracker, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, touched the stage for the first time in Russia in 1892, and was based on the plot in Alexandre Dumas’ 1844 short story, The Nutcracker, which was a retelling of the original tale of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, w...
Cincinnati CityBeat •

BLINK 2024 Lit Up Cincinnati with Art and Music, But Newport Could Shine a Little Brighter

On the third weekend in October, I had the pleasure of visiting one of Greater Cincinnati’s most well-known attractions, BLINK, the nation's largest immersive light and art festival.



The festival spanned from Thursday, Oct. 17 — kicking off with the BLINK parade — to Sunday, Oct. 20, and featured illuminated murals, projected installations, light sculptures and live entertainment across more than 35 blocks in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky....
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20 Ways to Have a Day Straight Out of 'Gilmore Girls' in Cincinnati

As the fall season sweeps us up and we fall back into the things that bring us the most comfort, there’s undeniably one show that brings us the cozy autumn vibes — Gilmore Girls. From the cozy vibes, drama with a touch of comedy and — who are we kidding — love interests that are definitely not bad to look at, we envy the lives of Rory and Lorelai Gilmore more than we'd like to admit. While you may not be the manager of your local inn, and you might not be in the middle of a high school love tria...
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'Discovering Ansel Adams' Premieres at the Cincinnati Art Museum

The Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) has announced its newest exhibit, Discovering Ansel Adams, which will be available for viewing now through Jan. 19 in the museum’s Thomas R. Schiff Gallery. 



The exhibition centers around the life and career of Ansel Adams, one of America’s most celebrated and widely known scenic photographers. 



Adams dipped his toe into the world of photography when he was just 14 years old after receiving his first camera, and, as an employee of...