Photography and tree frogs are alive and well in Union. The City of Union has announced the winners of the 2026 annual Union Photo Contest. George Hummeldorf’s submission, ‘Tree Frog’ won first place. Hummeldorf took the photo on the Union Town Square property prior to construction. He will receive a $100 gift card. “We try […]
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Finding their footing: Two Air Force veterans discover community through dance
When Krista Greenwell left the U.S. Air Force in 2016, she lost the community she had come to rely on. After more than four years of active duty at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Greenwell found herself navigating a difficult transition to civilian life while dealing with personal challenges and post-traumatic stress disorder. […]
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New Covington mural honors pioneering drag performer
ArtsWave Pride, a donor affinity group within ArtsWave, will dedicate its first-ever commissioned mural in Covington on Wednesday. The new mural, “Every Day of Living Is a Gift,” is located on the back of Madison Design on Madison Avenue in Covington. It honors the life of Terry Noel, a Kentucky native and trans/drag performer active […]
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A Violent New World: ‘Titus Andronicus’ at NKU SOTA
In Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts’ production of “Titus Andronicus,” audiences are immersed in violence from the moment they enter a deliberately awkward performance space. By placing spectators on opposite sides of the action and surrounding them with floor-to-ceiling plastic sheets, director Darnell Pierre Benjamin draws the audience into Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy and […]
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Get into the Halloween spirit with these upcoming NKY events
With Halloween just around the corner, Northern Kentucky residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the spooky season, from haunted attractions and pumpkin carving to costume parades and family-friendly parties. Here are several upcoming Halloween events happening across the region. Newport Pumpkin Carving Contest: Oct. 21 The Newport Parks and Recreation Department will host a […]
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Fort Thomas natives return home to showcase art in new exhibition
Two Fort Thomas natives are returning to their hometown to showcase their artwork in an exhibition that brings illustration and stained glass together. Illustrator Lucie Rice and stained glass artist Jane Pompilio, both Highlands High School graduates, will be featured in “Storytellers in Ink & Glass” at 8 North Center for the Arts in Fort […]
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BLINK announces weather plans for Saturday
BLINK has announced plans for possible cancellations and closures for Saturday night as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the region. While some shows have already been canceled, most of the exhibits will remain open as long the weather doesn’t become severe, and BLINK Executive Director Leslie Mooney is encouraging “everyone to come experience […]
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Your guide to BLINK: attractions, special events street closures and more
It’s finally here. Here and at our sister publication CityBeat, we’ve talked extensively about BLINK (CityBeat’s first issue in October is all about the festival; check it out here) But now the event is just days away, so you’re probably wondering: what do I actually need to know? We’re glad you asked. So what is […]
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How to get into Covington for BLINK this year
BLINK is almost here! The massive international event will come to both sides of the river starting this Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will continue every subsequent night through Sunday, Oct. 11. If you’re attending the event on the Covington side, you’ll need to plan ahead to get into town as […]
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Which roads will be closed in Covington for BLINK this year?
It is almost time for BLINK! The festival will return to both sides of the river from Oct. 8 to Oct. 11. If you plan on attending the event on the Covington side, you’ll need to prepare as the city will be closing several roads both before the event and during the course of the […]
