The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, often shortened to KSO, will host a rare bourbon raffle on Saturday, May 30 to raise money for its summer series of free concerts at Devou Park in Covington and Tower Park in Fort Thomas. “Great neighbor and long-time supporter — The Party Source — has donated a 5-bottle set of […]
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NKY activities by the hour: quick trips to weekend getaways
It’s almost summer. The sun stays up later and later, the kids will soon have nothing to do, and the outdoor weather is calling you to do something other than stay home. Whether you’ve got bored kids or the nice weather is simply motivating you to get out there and do something fun, figuring out […]
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New stage in Ludlow’s Memorial Park soft opens Saturday
UPDATE: Scheduling changes to the event occurred after we posted this story. Relevant lines have been edited.–LINK nky editorial, May 13, 2026. The new Martin River Stage in Ludlow’s Memorial Park will celebrate a soft opening on Saturday at 7 p.m. The event will feature a performance from the band Dublin Defense. A grand opening, […]
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NKU filmmaker shares immigrant stories on the big screen
Camilo Idrobo has always wanted to be a filmmaker ever since his parents gave him a Jonas Brothers-themed camcorder. Next weekend, he’ll finally achieve his goal of seeing his work on a large silver screen when the Esquire Theatre shows two of his films. Born in Quito, Ecuador, he spent his youth making home movies […]
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140-year-old Baker Hunt Beech Tree to be removed due to infection
The Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, a nonprofit in Covington, announced Thursday it would be removing a 140-year-old American Beech Tree from its campus due to a fungal infection. A landmark of the center, the organization will host a community memorial for the tree on May 9. Specifically, the tree suffers from an infection […]
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Susan Byrnes named as first OneNKY artist in residence
Susan Byrnes, a Cincinnati-based multi-disciplinary artist, has been named as the first OneNKY Center artist in residence. “I’m thrilled to participate in this brand new residency program and proud to be part of an arts community that truly values what artists provide for the region,” said Byrnes. “I look forward to creating new work in […]
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Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend returns April 25
Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend will return on Saturday, April 25 in Newport. The free event will showcase historical preservation materials and techniques for interested homeowners. “Our region’s historic homes and neighborhoods are a vital part of what makes Northern Kentucky special,” Kaitlin Bryan, the City of Covington’s manager of historic preservation, said. “This event helps […]
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Chimera return to the top of the Cathedral Basilica in Covington
Restored ornamentations known as chimera are once again atop the parapets of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. They were reinstalled last week, marking the latest in a process of recasting the terra cotta figures throughout the structure. There are 58 figures in all, known collectively as grotesques: 26 on top called chimera […]
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BLINK goes international ahead of 2026 art and light festival
BLINK has gone global. The four-day Cincinnati art and light festival features illuminated murals and installations spanning 30 blocks within the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The event debuted in 2017, and ahead of the biannual event’s return, festival organizers traveled to Paris and London. The goal was to expand global awareness and cast BLINK […]
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Covington teen turns brother’s cancer battle into art, advances in national contest
When her older brother was diagnosed with cancer, Ella Martin said she tried to stay out of the way. In doing so, she found her voice through art. Martin, a 14-year-old from Covington, is currently competing in “America’s Most Artistic Kid.” The program elevates young artists across the country and drives fundraising for Blood Cancer […]
