Music, art, and wine lovers should head to Newport on the Levee for the weekend. Entrance is FREE.
May 16
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Chris Comer Trio Main Stage
The Chris Comer Trip bring some pizzazz to our Jazz, Arts and Wine Festival in 2014. They perform standards in the traditional jazz piano style. Lineup includes piano, upright bass and drums with brushes.
May 17
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monk River Main Stage
In order to achieve a great musical fusion, Monk River counts with the expertise of great musicians from the Latin world and the Jazz world. The band has performed at local venues such as Music Hall, the Aronoff Center for the Arts; and has been the opening band for Bonie James, Kurt Whalem, and Gerald Albright.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lagniappe Indoor Stage
Pronounced Lan-yap, it means a little something extra in Cajun French. Louisiana Cajun music as performed with traditional instrumentation of accordion, fiddle, guitar, and percussion.
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Jump ‘n’ Jive Show Band Main Stage
The Jump ‘n’ Jive Show Band generates energy and excitement everywhere they perform. This dynamic band is comprised of local professional musicians whose purpose is to raise funds to provide “student” instruments for worthy, but less fortunate junior and senior high school students.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Organ Duet
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Second Stage
Usman Salahuddin Trio with Pat Kelly on organ and George Simon on guitar.
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Old Green Eyes Main Stage
Old Green Eyes is a jazz singer and trumpet player who is a throwback to the Sinatra era. Focusing on the American Songbook and great jazz standards, Old Green Eyes’ sound is memorable bringing the standards back to a new generation.
Bellevue Blossoms
Bellevue Renaissance is throwing a garden party and you are especially invited! Enjoy over 20 creative vendors offering everything under the sun for the garden and nature enthusiasts! Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visiting Vendors:
My Recycled Whimsy
Painted Chair planters, recycled bottle wind chimes, and bird feeders
Out of the Woods
Rebecca Meyer Designs
Plated Perennials
Amy Ackley
Two Sisters & A Hoe
Kaleidoscope Stained Glass
Groovy Squid Glass
Linda Fite
Stevenson Garden & Lawn
Gardenhouse Pottery
The Girl in the Lane
Paul Ellis
Selling plants of all types and sizes as a fundraiser so they can do even more to make Bellevue more beautiful.
Floral oil paintings.
The Cozy Cottage – 307 Fairfield Avenue
Displaying an assortment of garden goodies.
Bellevue Bistro – 313 Fairfield Avenue
“Grab and go” Meinersville Spicy Mettwurst.
Gents – 321 Fairfield Avenue
Featuring floral shirts for men.
Le Sorelle – 336 Fairfield Avenue
Featuring resale for your garden party.
Mrs Teapots Tea Room – 339 Fairfield Avenue
Will be serving up iced tea and flowers pots.
The Bellevue Beadery – 341 Fairfield Avenue
An assortment of beautiful floral and vintage inspired jewelry.
Farmhouse Primitives – 400 Fairfield Avenue
Featuring potted flowers and hanging baskets.
Interior Visions – 404 Fairfield Avenue
Displaying vintage antiquities and garden ornaments.
The Elusive Cow – 519 Fairfield Avenue
“Grab and Go” sandwiches!
Annual Fishing Derby at Devou Park
Saturday at 9 a.m.
A free children’s fishing derby for youth ages 5 to 15. Bring your own pole and bait. Stay around after the derby for a free grill out lunch for the entire family. Prizes will be awarded during lunch. For additional information of if you have any questions please call or email us at 859-292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov . Registration on the day of the event from 9-10 a.m. Fishing is from 10-12 p.m.
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