What you need to know Despite being situated along Main Street in Covington, Erce Gohkan’s Cymbal House seldom sees customers walking in off the street. “I am not doing a local business at all,” Gohkan explained. “Almost no one walks in off the street and buys a cymbal.” Occasionally, curious tourists wander into the store […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra to perform Beethoven’s ‘Missa Solemnis’
Experience a live performance from the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra of Ludwig van Beethoven’s rarely performed and self-proclaimed “greatest work” this month. The orchestra with soloists and choir (83 musicians) is hosting a performance of Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 22, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains at 8th & […]
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Alexandria Walmart unveils reworked layout, community mural
The Walmart on Alexandria Pike in Alexandria unveiled a reworked building layout and a new community-focused mural on Friday morning. The rework features expanded departments and brand selections, updates to the pharmacy and vision center, expanded walking space throughout the store and general quality of life updates to the interior, exterior, signage, parking lot and […]
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Gold Star opens nominations for 2025 Teacher of the Year
Gold Star and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati are once again teaming up to recognize outstanding educators through the annual Gold Star Teacher of the Year program. Now in its seventh year, the program invites parents, students, and community members across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to nominate teachers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their […]
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Two movies are being filmed in NKY. They need your help
Local businesses and community members are teaming up to help get two Northern Kentucky film projects off the ground. “Casually Cool!,” which is filming this December, and “Truly Trudy,” filming next summer, are both collaborations with Newport-based NKY Films and Covington’s Mediatrix Films and are being produced by former Saturday Night Live cast member Gary […]
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Beechwood Marching Tigers bring home 12th Kentucky State Championship
It was a true winner’s welcome for the Beechwood High School Marching Tigers, as the high school band came home as state champions. Parents, friends and neighbors lined up on both sides of Beechwood Road, with flowers, cowbells and signs. “It’s not about them winning so much as it’s about the hard work they put […]
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New romance-focused bookshop to open in Covington this weekend
Leslie Schicht came across a map of romance book stores around the country and noticed that the closest one to Northern Kentucky was in Louisville. “And I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s all I want to do today is walk into a store and talk to someone who can point me to 10 […]
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Roebling Books’ October Book Fairy culminates in ‘Boozy Book Fair’ fundraiser
Roebling Books and Coffee has selected Kentuckians For The Commonwealth to be their Book Fairy recipient for October. Roebling’s Book Fairy program donates 20% of selected books to nonprofits working in the community, and Kentuckians For The Commonwealth members helped select works that reflect its vision and Kentucky’s diversity. Kentuckians For The Commonwealth is a […]
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Dixie Heights Marching Band earns top honors at recent competitions
The Dixie Heights High School Marching Band, directed by Sarah Shamblin, is celebrating a strong season marked by two major victories on consecutive weekends. On Sept. 27, Dixie Heights competed at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Louisville, earning the top overall award and recognition for its percussion section. The following weekend, on Oct. 4, […]
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NKU to host Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts beginning 2026
The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts is coming to Northern Kentucky University in 2026. The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts and NKU shared the news that the university would host the program, starting in 2026, for the next three at an Oct. 3 press conference. Governor’s School for the Arts, known locally as […]
