Arts initiatives aren’t just for metropolitan areas. Amanda Bowman and the Walton Artist Collaborative are bringing these opportunities to suburban and rural Boone County as well. The Walton Artist Collaborative is a relatively new addition to the city and they’re enthusiastic. The group, which started in April 2026, meets on the second Wednesday of every […]
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Heading to Riverfest? Here’s what to expect in downtown Covington
The annual Riverfest, Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks event will return this Labor Day weekend, and folks hoping to enjoy the show from Covington should plan ahead. “Riverfest brings thousands of people to the riverfront and other locations with a view of the river,” Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter said in a press release. “We ask […]
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Want to live with 1,400 dummies? This Fort Mitchell ventriloquist museum is hiring
Vent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell, which touts itself as “the world’s only museum dedicated to ventriloquism,” is seeking a new curator. The museum has roughly 1,400 dummies and puppets in its collection, plus thousands of books and photographs. “We still get about 20 to 25 donated a year, and so it’s a constantly growing […]
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Our readers chose their favorites in NKY arts and entertainment
Northern Kentucky is bursting with creativity and culture, and nobody knows that better than the people who call this vibrant community theirs. From world-class museums and live music venues to beloved local bands and one-of-a-kind festivals, the arts and entertainment scene in Northern Kentucky is anything but ordinary. This year’s Reader’s Choice Awards shine a […]
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Former Boone County Sen. John Schickel named to Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
Former state senator from Boone County, John Schickel, was named to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Founded in 2001 by the Kentucky Distillers Association, the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame honors individuals who’ve had a significant impact on the industry’s stature, growth and awareness. “We look forward to celebrating this extraordinary class in September […]
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Annual Roebling Bridge photo contest now accepting entries
The Roebling Bridge Society‘s annual photo contest is open now and will accept entries through July 31. Photo entries must be photos of the bridge, but they can be taken on any date and at any time of the year. Contest categories include professional and amateur categories, adult and youth categories, categories for daytime and […]
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Edgewood native’s runway collection featured in Vogue
One Dixie Heights High School graduate is making waves in the fashion realm. Jessy Zimmer, an Edgewood native, left the Bluegrass State to pursue a degree in fashion design at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. Her senior collection, “Fox Hunt Pageant,” was on display at the college’s spring fashion show and […]
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‘Traveler’s Table’ to replace Grassroots & Vine in Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas’ Grassroots & Vine is being replaced with a new dining experience. Taste Food and Wine Group announced plans to introduce a new restaurant concept this August. Traveler’s Table will replace Grassroots & Vine at 1011 S. Fort Thomas Ave. in Fort Thomas. The new restaurant represents the next chapter for restaurateurs Lauren and […]
