Drones will light up the Northern Kentucky skyline this October alongside other artistic exhibitions thanks in part to a Covington-based company. The BLINK light and arts show has partnered with Fort Worth-based Sky Elements Drone Shows to introduce the festival’s first ever Drone Light Show. The creative element for the Drone Light Show will be […]
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Local porcelain painters hold hand-painted exhibit, invite new members to join club
A group of local artists who specialize in the vintage art of porcelain painting are inviting the public to an exhibit at Newport’s Campbell County Public Library in September. Hand-painted porcelain vases, chocolate boxes, tea pots and torte plates will be on view, along with artistic nods to the holidays, including Christmas ornaments, Easter eggs […]
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Covington library to celebrate traveling exhibit featuring African-American illustrated literature
The Covington branch of the Kenton County Public Library is hosting a traveling exhibit starting Sept. 10 called Telling A People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature. The exhibit, according to the library, “offers a lens into the cultural, historical, and social makeup of African American cultural identity while also shedding light on the long-neglected […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra closing Summer Series with Rat Pack tribute
The Kentucky Symphony Orchesting is closing its 2022 Summer Park Series with a tribute to three iconic Rat Pack crooners – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The KSO’s Rat Pack features three local singers/entertainers that can be heard with groups around town: Dan Radank as Sinatra, Mickey James as Martin, and Corey […]
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‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie’ to premiere at Falcon Theatre
Falcon Theatre opens its 2022-23 season with the regional premiere of “The Half-Life of Marie Curie,” a new play about scientist Marie Curie, engineer Hertha Ayrton, and their friendship that helped them overcome personal backlash to pursue their ambitions. In 1911, Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for discovering the elements radium and […]
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The Carnegie announces theater director’s departure
The Carnegie’s longtime theater director announced last week that she will be leaving her position this fall in pursuit of another opportunity. Maggie Perrino will be the new artistic director at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati. Perrino will finish the summer season with The Carnegie and is set to change […]
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Want to be a torchbearer in BLINK parade? Nominations are open
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 […]
