Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with “American Snapshots,” its 2026-27 theater and dance program season. Featuring six productions, the season explores the American experience through period works, contemporary adaptations, classic musicals and original choreography. From the ambitions of the March sisters and the eccentricities of a 1930s […]
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Campbell County invites residents to hit the Bale Trail this fall
The first Campbell County Bale Trail event is happening this fall. Drive the scenic backroads of Campbell County and discover creative hay bale displays crafted by local farms and families. Vote on Facebook for your favorite. Open to all Campbell County residents and producers. Decorate a bale, submit a photo, compete for prizes. Email photos […]
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Ohio Valley Woodcarvers Expo coming to Cold Spring in September
River Valley Wood Carvers, a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit organization that promotes, teaches, and practices the craft of wood carving and wood burning, will host its annual expo in Northern Kentucky. The Ohio Valley Woodcarvers Expo will take place Sept. 26 and 27 at the Cold Spring Elks Lodge facility at 3704 Alexandria Pike. The two-day […]
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Tennessee’s Dolly Parton dies at 80 after a life of music and giving
Dolly Parton, the personification of Tennessee music, died Tuesday at age 80 after decades of entertaining the world. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, delivered the news of her death in a video for the family, sparking mourning from her birthplace of Locust Ridge in the mountains of East Tennessee across the state to Nashville, where she […]
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Fort Thomas Merchants & Music Festival announces 2026 lineup
The Merchants & Music Festival lineup is here. Get ready for a day of music, vendors and fun on Sept. 19 at Tower Park, 900 S Fort Thomas Ave. This year, the festival is expanding to an all-day event throughout the city. The music lineup is as follows: Merchants & Music is free to attend. Check […]
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SUITS THAT ROCK returns this fall with ‘Suits Night Live’
Northern Kentucky’s business and community leaders are trading boardrooms for the spotlight this fall. SUITS THAT ROCK returns Sept. 19 with a “Suits Night Live” performance, a concert inspired by 50 years of “Saturday Night Live” musical moments. The annual fundraiser supports The Carnegie’s youth arts education programs. The concert features almost 40 local business […]
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Circus bringing acrobats, clowns and ‘Globe of Death’ to Boone County
The circus is coming to the Boone County Fairgrounds next month! Specifically, an act called the Cirque Du Luxe is coming to the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington Sept. 3 -6. “Cirque Du Luxe features world class artists from all over the globe,” according to the show’s website. “Featuring international acrobats, jugglers, clowns and the […]
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‘Bridgerton’ author Julia Quinn to speak in Fort Thomas
Bestselling author Julia Quinn is visiting the Fort Thomas Mess Hall on Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. for Campbell County Public Library’s upcoming “Signature Series” event. Quinn penned the internationally acclaimed “Bridgerton” series, Queen Charlotte, the Rokesby series and more. The signature series event will be held at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall, 801 Cochran […]
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Newport Central Catholic to host 32nd Family Fireworks Fest on Labor Day
Newport Central Catholic High School is set to host its 32nd annual Family Fireworks Fest, offering attendees prime views of the Western & Southern/WEBN Labor Day Fireworks. The event starts on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Newport Central Catholic High School, located at 13 Carothers Rd. It will include food trucks, drinks, and […]
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‘4 sale or lease’ sign goes up at Madison Theater
A “4 sale or lease” sign has adorned the marquee of the Madison Theater in Covington, marking the latest in the theater’s troubled saga. The former operator of the theater, Frank Hulefeld, and his company, Madison Theater Presents, abruptly announced earlier this summer that the theater was closing following the termination of his lease. The […]