Immersion Alley is creating a hyper-realistic, fine-art mural in Covington’s Tobacco Alley, featuring interactive doors, 3D elements and two scavenger hunts.
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From Frogman to Octoman: celebrating cryptids in Covington
The third annual Covington Cryptid Block Party will feature local artists, vendors, food and drinks, and hands-on activities for kids, all in celebration of cryptids such as the Cincinnati Octoman, the Pope Lick Monster and Bearilla.
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Covington Cryptid Block Party returns for third year in October
The Covington Cryptid Block Party is returning for its third year in October to celebrate the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region’s cryptids with activities, photo opportunities, dancing, costumes, and other entertainment, while highlighting the work of local artists and service organizations.
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City of Covington to restore historic Duveneck House
The City of Covington has announced plans to restore the Duveneck House, a historic home belonging to Frank Duveneck, after a legal battle with the Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, and has set aside $175,000 in federal funds to complete the work.
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Get free rides to BLINK with TANK and Metro
TANK and Cincinnati Metro will provide free rides from select park and ride locations to this year’s BLINK, an annual outdoor immersive arts event taking place from Oct. 17 to 20, with over 80 installations throughout Cincinnati, Covington and Newport.
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Covington looking to give residents up to $5,000 for small beautification projects: Here’s how to apply
In an effort to beautify blighted neighborhood spots, the City of Covington is offering residents up to $5,000 in grant money to execute community projects. Bolstered by the city’s neighborhood grant program, the application process will close on Sept. 30. Walter Mace, assistant director of neighborhood services for Covington, said the beautification projects wouldn’t just improve […]
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Here are the winners of this year’s Roebling Bridge photo contest
The Covington-Cincinnati Suspension Bridge Committee hosted a photo contest for the Roebling Bridge, with winners chosen by popular vote, featuring daytime and night-time photo categories, amateur and professional categories, and adult and youth categories.
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Dolly Parton celebrates her Imagination Library program covering all 120 Kentucky counties
Dolly Parton wowed a packed house at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center with an acapella version of “A Coat of Many Colors,” but she wasn’t just in Lexington for a performance. Her visit on Tuesday was a celebration of her program “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.” The program gives away free books each month to […]
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New children’s book series by Covington author captures the imagination
Felicia McElhaney, a Covington-based author, has released her first book in the Imagination story series. The book comes out of the author’s experience during the pandemic and is illustrated by Debbie Van Leeuwen.
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Covington allocates $60K to support Carnegie Arts Center
The City of Covington has allocated $60,000 to the Carnegie Arts Center to support it as a community building creative outlet, with $50,000 earmarked for energy bill reimbursement and $10,000 for general operating expenses.
