Bourbon and bluegrass fans will soon be able to enjoy a new event that aims to celebrate Northern Kentucky’s ties to both of those things. The Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival will hold its inaugural celebration on March 2 at Smoke Justis in Covington. The festival will feature a cocktail competition, food and live music from […]
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Rock’n Revival for the Cure: A tribute to a local man’s legacy, battle with cancer
Following his untimely death, the legacy of John Forsthoefel continues to live on thanks to one man and his band. The day after attending his future son-in-law’s bachelor party, just a few weeks before his daughter’s wedding, John had a seizure and was quickly diagnosed with glioblastoma. Resistant to most conventional therapy, glioblastoma is a […]
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NKU administrator receives 2024 Grammy nomination
Jason Vest, the associate provost for Academic and Student Affairs, has been nominated for a Grammy award for his work as a member of Conspirare, an award-winning choir and non-profit. This year the group was nominated for Best Classical Crossover album for the Grammys. Vest, who has been at NKU since 2014, has held multiple […]
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Winter fun for kids: Kenton County Public Library’s indoor play activities
The Kenton County Public Library’s three locations will host a variety of indoor play activities for kids later this January to help any family get through the cold weather. “All three locations offer an indoor play area with board games, toys, Legos, pretend play, sensory play, toddler slides and so much more,” said a recent […]
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New Riff completes $3 million distillery renovation, unveils new rooftop bar
Newport’s New Riff Distilling completed renovations on The Aquifer — a $3 million project that transformed a former private event space on the distillery’s third floor into a tasting and cocktail bar. Customers now have unimpeded views of the Cincinnati skyline from The Aquifer, with the bonus of being able to walk around the outdoor […]
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Campbell County High School to upgrade nearly 30 year old auditorium lighting
The Campbell County School District is replacing the original auditorium lighting in Campbell County High School, which is approaching 30 years old. The district worked with Shrout Tate Wilson Consulting Engineers and REH&A Architects to develop the project’s design, which includes power controls, distribution devices, equipment, demolition, electric control devices, training, system start-up, labor, and […]
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Alexandria selects Christmas Beautification Award winner
The 2023 Alexandria Beautification Award for best Christmas/Winter yard was awarded to a house that gets letters to Santa. Alexandria residents Garrett Haynes and Mary Banks won the award and were given their certificate and a yard sign Thursday evening. Part of their Christmas display includes a mailbox where kids can drop off letters to […]
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Baker Hunt hosting Mardi Gras crawfish boil
Baker-Hunt Art & Cultural Center in Covington has announced its annual crawfish boil take-out. The chefs at Baker Hunt will prepare a Mardi Gras-inspired feast consisting of 2.5 pounds of crawfish boiled with potatoes, corn, onions, and Cajun sausage, as well as sides and dessert. Each dinner is big enough to feed two. Pick-up will […]
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Casting call put out for movie set to film in NKY
A movie filming in Covington is looking for actors. Film Cincinnati, in partnership with New Media and director Shal Ngo, announced casting is now open for a feature film, “Control Freak,” scheduled to start production this winter in Covington and surrounding areas. The producers are looking for actors to fill three principal roles, as well […]
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City of Independence to host community skate night
The City of Independence will host a community skate night at the Independence Skateway on Independence Road from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11. Admission is $3 and skate rental is $2. Learn more at the city’s Facebook event page.