For the first time, the BLINK Parade, held on Oct. 13, will feature local torchbearers nominated by the community to walk in the parade, carrying illuminated LED torches designed for the event.
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BLINK director reveals more Covington locations to be lit up
Additional Covington locations to be illuminated in this fall’s BLINK event were revealed Tuesday morning. Last month, the region learned that Mother of God Church in downtown Covington would be part of the massive lights and art event that spans roughly thirty blocks from Cincinnati to Covington. BLINK Executive Director Justin Brookhart was the guest […]
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Union announces second annual photo contest
The city of Union is hosting a photo contest to see who can capture the city’s small town charm.
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Village Players announce $3 million capital campaign for Cultural Arts Center
Fort Thomas Village Players kicked off a $3 million campaign this week to fund renovations for their historic building at 8 North Fort Thomas Ave. The funds will not only upgrade, reconfigure and add to existing performance space but also will support a larger goal — to create the Fort Thomas Cultural Arts Center. After […]
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Newport neighborhood spars with church over LED sign
Frustrated residents of Newport’s East Row packed the Newport City Building last Thursday evening over the installation of an LED sign at St. John’s United Church of Christ. The lights, the residents said, are too bright and are interfering with their lives. Newport’s East Row is the second largest historic district in Kentucky, and contains […]
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NKY streetscapes: Elm Street in Ludlow
While I’ve been to lots of different neighborhoods now for streetscapes, Ludlow may be my favorite area yet. While these businesses and the services they offer make this a great place to visit, the people I met sealed the deal. They had a love for Ludlow that was contagious. Bircus Brewing: 322 Elm Street Not […]
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NKY country musician Danny Frazier to perform in Covington
In the early 1990s, Northern Kentuckian and country musician Danny Frazier was making his debut performing house gigs at the River Saloon in Covington Landing. Frazier is set to play at Music@BCM on Thursday, Aug. 4. The performance is scheduled to take place at the Behringer-Crawford Museum’s outdoor amphitheater in Devou Park at 1600 Montague […]
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Two family fun events make Fort Thomas the place to be this Sunday
Sunday, Aug. 7 will be a busy day in Fort Thomas, starting with the city’s popular Flea in the Fort event and topping off in the evening with a Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performance. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the city is hosting Flea in the Fort in the Mess Hall at Tower Park. At […]
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NKU sophomore embraces her passion as Kings Island dancer
Written by Emily Sisk, news editor at The Northerner Dance has been a driving force for sophomore Connie Viars from the age of three. If she could envision her life now, though, her three year-old self would likely be beaming with pride. Viars’ strong dedication and passion for dance landed her in a performing role […]
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American Idol winner to perform at Fort Thomas festival
Lawrence County native and American Idol winner Noah Thompson will perform at this year’s Merchants & Music festival in Fort Thomas. Thompson, of Louisa, Kentucky, is scheduled to perform on Saturday, Sept. 24 on the Amphitheater Stage at 7:30 p.m. He’ll be opening for Dylan Scott. The outdoor festival is intended to celebrate merchants of […]
