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 […]
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‘Forces of Nature’ Scott High’s marching band competes again after 19 years
For the first time since 2006, Scott High School has a competing marching band. “I’m so excited, I’m so excited. Three competitions this year? I’m so excited. THREE competitions!” is how Scott senior, marching clarinetist and section leader Molly Lucas, described her feelings about this year’s season. The band’s show, titled “Forces of Nature,” was […]
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Make a Gilmore Girls-inspired t-shirt in Covington this weekend
It’s officially Gilmore Girls rewatch season, and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy Saturday morning in Stars Hollow style? Arden and Gold is hosting a Gilmore Girls-inspired sweatshirt and t-shirt bar on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13 West 7th St. in Covington. Prices range from $25 to $40. […]
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Fall fest returns to Bellevue with family fun, seasonal treats
Bellevue Beach Park will transform into a fall wonderland this Friday as the city’s annual fall fest returns with family-friendly activities, seasonal treats and local vendors. The event is scheduled for Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bellevue Beach Park. The park will be filled with artisan vendor booths and activities, including […]
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Give your feedback on the Newport floodwall murals
The Newport Floodwall Mural Committee wants your feedback. The committee is collecting input from the community on favorite history, stories, food, etc., about Newport to help create designs for murals on the Newport floodwall along Dave Cowens Drive. There will be a call to mural artists at a later date. Take the survey here.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Carnegie this fall
A production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show will return to the Carnegie in Covington late October and into early November. “This return engagement follows The Carnegie’s sold-out 2024 production, which swept Cincinnati theatre honors,” according to a press release from the Carnegie. “It won CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati Awards for Best Play (Reader’s Choice) and […]
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Kenton County Library hosts yard-sale swap, Taylor Swift-inspired engagement party
Shake it off, Swifties and bargain hunters – this weekend is your chance to swap all too well-loved items before the holidays and dance the night away at a Taylor-inspired engagement party. The Kenton County Public Library is hosting a community yard-sale swap at the Latonia Branch and “The Wedding You’re Not Invited To” at […]