Mark your calendar: One of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved fall traditions is right around the corner. The Kentucky Wool Festival returns Oct. 3-5, bringing three “full days of heritage, music, food and family fun to Pendleton County,” per a press release from event organizers. Held beside Kincaid Lake State Park, the festival celebrates the region’s […]
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Burnett Sisters Band to perform at Newport library Sept. 12
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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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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Covington’s Oktoberfest returns to MainStrasse Village next week
Covington’s Oktoberfest is approaching, bringing back everyone’s favorite beers and German-inspired foods to MainStrasse Village. The event, scheduled for Sept. 12 through 14, will feature German food, beer, and live entertainment. It will be held along Main Street and in Goebel Park, with vendors and activities spread throughout the neighborhood. Covington’s Oktoberfest has been a […]
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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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Construction bid accepted for first phase of Eons Adventure Park
Erlanger will start phase one of the highly anticipated Eons Adventure Park project after accepting a bid on Tuesday evening to begin construction. Phase one will include improvements to the intersection at Houston Road and Sycamore Tree Lane, as well as construction of an all-access drive, 36 new parking spaces, storm sewer improvements, a sidewalk, […]
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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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What should Ludlow do with its new city-owned property?
Ludlow residents shared this week what they would like to see go onto a land parcel along the Ohio River recently purchased by the city. The city council voted to purchase the property, located on Elm Street and spanning approximately five acres, for around $500,000 in June and had asked the community to attend Thursday […]
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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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‘Marvelous Mr. Magnus’ joins hundreds of teams in annual Buddy Walk
When the drumline kicks off the Buddy Walk on Sept. 6, the “Marvelous Mr. Magnus” is ready to run and dance, reminding everyone why the mile means so much. The Buddy Walk is the Down Syndrome Association of Cincinnati’s largest annual fundraiser, and it serves as a way for the community to celebrate the lives […]
