A series of free concerts is coming to Ludlow courtesy of an $8,500 grant from ArtsWave. Dubbed the Ludlow Rail Sessions, the concerts will take place in the fall of 2026 and the spring of 2027 in front of the Ludlow Train Viewing Platform near the entrance to the city. The event is organized by […]
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Campbell County Public Library hosting used book sales in Newport
Looking for your next page-turner? Stock up on your next great read without breaking the bank at the Friends of the Campbell County Public Library’s upcoming used book sales. The Friends of the Campbell County Public Library is hosting a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every other month in the Friends […]
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Newport breaks ground on $7.5M General James Taylor Park project
Improvements to General James Taylor Park are now underway. Newport broke ground Monday on the $7.5 million project. The city announced last August that it was moving forward with the improvements to the park, located at 100 Riverboat Row. The city said at the July 20 groundbreaking that the project represents one of the most […]
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Newport Night Out offers free evening of food, games, music
Newport families are invited to kick off the school year with an evening of food, games, music and community at Newport Night Out. Join Newport Independent Schools and the Newport Police Department at Festival Park at Festival, E Park Dr., for the event on Aug. 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a […]
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Viva Voices announces new concert season schedule
Viva Voices Choral Organization, a nonprofit music organization servicing both Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, recently announced its concert line up for its 2026-2027 season. The organization features ensembles of all ages and numerous musical styles. “Our upcoming season truly reflects who we are as an organization,” said Tony Burdette, founding artistic director of Viva […]
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Newport takes first step to preserve iconic Southgate-Thompson House
One of Newport’s oldest and most recognizable landmarks is one step closer to becoming a historic designation. The Newport Historic Preservation Commission unanimously took the first step in approving the local historic designation of the “Southgate-Thompson House” at a special meeting on July 15. Final approval will require two readings by the Newport Board of […]
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Bacon, Bourbon & Brew Festival returns to Newport this weekend
If the smell of sizzling bacon, the taste of Kentucky bourbon and an ice-cold craft beer sound like the perfect summer weekend, Bacon, Bourbon & Brew Festival has you covered. The festival is coming to Festival Park, located at Festival E Park Dr. in Newport, from July 17 to 19. The festival brings chef-driven dishes featuring […]
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Guided kids nature hike coming to Alexandria Community Park
A kids “hike and seek adventure” is coming to the Alexandria Community Park. Bring your little adventurers and join the guided kids hike and seek adventure, where kids will experience nature through hands-on sensory activities, exciting discoveries and a walk along the park trails. The event is Wednesday, July 23 at 10:45 a.m. at the […]
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Todd Rundgren’s latest tour will stop in NKY
Get ready to “Bang The Drum All Day” in Cincinnati. Todd Rundgren, the legendary singer, songwriter and producer known for every song your dad likes on classic rock radio, will perform at the MegaCorp Pavilion, at 101 W 4th St., in Newport on Aug. 15. Rundgren, a 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, […]
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MAMMOTH Music Series is back at New Riff
The New Riff MAMMOTH Music Series is back starting this weekend. The music series is a free-to-attend event held every Saturday from July 11 through Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Aquifer Tasting Room at New Riff Distilling, 24 Distillery Way in Newport. Admission is free. This is a 21-plus event. The […]
