The Burnett Sisters Band are set to perform at the Newport Branch of the Campbell County Public Library. The band, consisting of sisters Anissa, Sophia and Anneli Burnett, along with guitarist Geary Allen, is recognized for mixing bluegrass, old-time, traditional, roots and swing genres. The concert is slated for 7 p.m. on Sept. 12 as […]
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Check out the winner of Erlanger’s train photo contest
Kevin Federle has won the 2025 Erlanger Train Photo Contest for his photo of a blue diesel engine traveling through the city. “We encouraged our participants to submit pictures of trains traveling through our great city, and you all did such a great job!” wrote the city in a social media media post. Federle’s photo […]
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Get creative, have fun at Sip and Glaze in Independence
Looking for something to do next week? Check out Sip and Glaze at the Independence Senior Center, scheduled for the evening of Sept. 11. “This will be an unforgettable creative experience perfect for girls night, date night or just a night out,” according to the event’s organizers. “Together, we will go on a creative journey.” […]
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Bellevue Art in the Park returns next weekend
Looking for the perfect weekend vibe? Bellevue’s 24th annual Art in the Park is happening on Saturday. This isn’t your typical stroll-through-art kind of event. Think local craft beer, food from local Bellevue eateries and live music. Art in the Park will be held at Bellevue Beach Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find more information on […]
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Community Voices: Exploring the social impacts of regional events
This Community Voices column is written by Julie Cencula Olberding, the director of the Master of Public Administration Program at Northern Kentucky University. We do love our events and festivals in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Some big ones are the BLINK light and art festival, Cincinnati Music Festival, Labor Day Riverfest, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, Goettafest, […]
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‘I am truly touched by your random act of kindness’ Dayton neighbors rally to refill yarn library after thefts
Claire Farr was 40 weeks pregnant when her community yarn library got some large donations. Claire and her husband, James Farr, are celebrating the generosity of their neighbors after the donations to the library – think of one of those standing community book libraries, but for yarn – following repeated thefts from their stock earlier […]
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America’s River Roots Festival announces full music lineup
America’s River Roots Festival announced the full 12-act lineup of the River Roots Concert Series at Smale Park. As part of its inaugural celebration, taking place from Oct. 8 to 12 on the riverfronts of Cincinnati, Covington and Newport, the free five-day event is Ohio River’s largest music festival to date, featuring more than 100 […]
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Florence eyes new mural on Stringtown Bar & Grill
The City of Florence may be getting some new public art and amenities. City Administrator Joshua Hunt briefed the Florence City Council at its Aug. 26 regular business meeting on a proposed new mural by artist Christian Dallas. The proposed mural will be installed on the side of the Stringtown Bar & Grill at 255 […]
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MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival announces headliners
MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival announces headlining artists Fishbone and Cowboy Mouth for the multi-stage and multi-genre day-long festival. These artists join Nashville’s Hogslop String Band, Kentucky’s Nat Myers and Cincinnati’s Electric Citizen, plus over thirty local, national, regional and international touring musicians for the second year of the festival in Newport. “We are very […]
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Think Square returns with 55 local artists in 5-by-5-inch showcase
Fifty-five artists will come together on Newport’s Monmouth Street to display their artwork to local residents. The Think Shop will host its eighth annual Think Square exhibition beginning Sept. 19, at 811 Monmouth St. in Newport. The show will feature work from 55 local artists, each producing art in a 5-inch by 5-inch format. Pieces […]
