George Bizet’s classic opera “Carmen” is coming to NKU’s campus at the end of the month, courtesy of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra and NKU’s School of the Arts. The performance will commemorate the opera’s 150th anniversary and feature work and performances from NKU students as well as Ignite. The leads will be played by Kristin […]
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Community through creativity: From zine enthusiasts to local shop owners
Tom and Ren Boeing transformed their love of zines into a fully fledged business, one focused on bringing the hobby’s local community together. Zines are self-published, small-circulation magazines, comics or newsletters that include text, original artwork and other unique characteristics. According to Tom, the appeal of zines is that they can be about anything, offering […]
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NKU opens registration for 2025 summer camps
Registration is open for several Northern Kentucky University summer camps. Every year, NKU’s summer camp program allows young students to explore career options and develop skills. Activities range from nature exploration and board game design to filmmaking, finance and cybersecurity. Most camps offer flexible scheduling to accommodate working families with optional early drop-off and aftercare […]
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Behringer-Crawford Museum celebrates 75 years of history
The Behringer-Crawford Museum is celebrating 75 years of art, culture and community. The museum’s rich history has a long legacy, with artifacts from the 1800s that connect stories across Northern Kentucky. “There’s all of the stories, the native people that lived in the region, artifacts and specimens of Ice-Age bison,” said Jason French, curator of […]
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Red Bull Flugtag to return to Cincinnati riverfront in 2025
Get your flugtag designs ready again, Tri-State — Red Bull is bringing its fan-favorite event back to Cincinnati this year. According to Red Bull’s website, as well as a special event permit submitted to Cincinnati City Council, Red Bull will host another flugtag on Saturday, Aug. 9. The event is also listed on Cincinnati’s special events […]
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Kentucky senate advances bill to establish state film office
Senate Bill 1, which aims to establish the Kentucky Film Office, advanced through the state’s Senate Economic Development Committee on Thursday. If passed by a full Senate, the bill would strengthen and streamline the state’s film industry. According to a press release, the office “will serve as the central hub for industry coordination, marketing, and […]
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Up and Over: Bringing Mardi Gras celebrations to Mainstrasse since 1999
“Mainstrasse Village has always embodied Mardi Gras,” said Amy Kummler, the owner of Up Over Bar. The Mardi Gras-themed bar on Main Street in Covington is the epicenter of the holiday’s celebrations in Mainstrasse Village. Kummler, along with her team, organizes the annual Mardi Gras parade that starts off at Larry’s bar on 9th Street, […]
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Proposed Covington creative space wants community input
The Center for Great Neighborhoods in Covington is seeking input from creatives in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati regions on a proposed creative workspace. “We’re conducting a comprehensive survey of creatives throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to understand how Covington can better serve and enhance our regional creative ecosystem,” according to an email […]
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Rock’n Revival: Son honors father’s legacy through music
Following his untimely death, John Forsthoefel’s legacy continues to live on thanks to one man and his band. The day after attending his future son-in-law’s bachelor party, just a few weeks before his daughter’s wedding, John had a seizure and was quickly diagnosed with glioblastoma. Resistant to most conventional therapy, glioblastoma is a brain cancer […]
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Plans for new amphitheater at Boone Woods Park move forward
Boone County is one step closer to erecting a new amphitheater at Boone Woods Park. This past November, Boone County Park Director David Whitehouse announced that the previous amphitheater would be demolished to make way for a new facility. Louisville-based Battle Axe Inc. was awarded the demolition bid. As of now, the structure has yet […]
