At least two shows scheduled to take place this weekend at the Madison Theater, which unexpectedly announced its closure on Friday, have rescheduled their shows at different locations.
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Fort Thomas native stars in Apple TV film directed by John Travolta
Fort Thomas native Kelly Eviston-Quinnett still sounds a little awed when she talks about stepping onto a film set as an actress directed by John Travolta: not with disbelief, but with the kind of grounded gratitude that comes from knowing exactly how much work it took to get there. Eviston‑Quinnett stars in John Travolta’s directorial […]
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NKU students to turn TANK bus into moving canvas for BLINK
A group of Northern Kentucky University students is spending the summer designing an installation on a TANK bus for BLINK this October. The project explores how bridges, transit routes and human connections link Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. BLINK is the nation’s largest public light and art event, attracting millions of visitors from around the world. The […]
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Independence splash pad sets opening date
Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman announced Monday that the new Independence splash pad in Memorial Park is scheduled to open on July 6, just after the Independence Day weekend. The splash pad is still under construction, but the mayor told LINK nky it should be completed by Friday. Publicly available plans for the pad call for […]
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Photos: NKY Pride parade returns to Covington for 17th annual celebration
Northern Kentucky Pride festival returned for its 17th year on Sunday. This year’s celebration was especially meaningful as the parade honored Katie Meyer, a longtime community advocate who helped shape the region both for LGBTQ+ individuals and for everyone across the area, as the 2026 Grand Marshal. Meyer passed away in April after a two-year […]
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Northern Kentucky Pride festival returns this Sunday
This Sunday, the Northern Kentucky Pride festival returns for its 17th year with a full day of events, including the annual NKY Pride Parade. This year’s celebration will be especially meaningful as the parade honors Katie Meyer, a longtime community advocate who helped shape the region both for LGBTQ+ individuals and for everyone across the […]
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Erlanger to host wine and food festival at Eons Park in August
Erlanger will host a free Food & Wine Festival at Eons Park, which is currently under construction. The inaugural festival will feature “an exciting day of good vibes, live music, great food and even better drinks,” according to a social media announcement for the festival. The event is free and open to the public. It […]
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New Villa Hills Civic Club Playground officially opens
The Villa Hills Civic Club has a new playground that’s now open to the public. The club held a dedication to the new playground on Friday. “The Villa Hills Civic Club Playground is an investment in our community’s children,” said Villa Hills Civic Club President Ernie Brown, “and a reminder of the importance of spaces […]
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Kenton County Library kicks off Summer Reading Detectives program
The Kenton County Public Library has officially kicked off its summer reading program. Dubbed “Summer Reading Detectives,” the program invites students to solve a mystery throughout the summer by reading books, keeping track of their progress and attending library events. The library kicked off the program, which runs from June 1 to July 31, on […]
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Behringer-Crawford Museum summer concert series returns June
Behringer-Crawford Museum’s summer concert series will return in June. The series feature live musical performances every Thursday for 10 weeks starting June 11. “The popular concert series returns for 10 Thursday nights this summer, bringing some of the region’s favorite local bands to the museum’s front terrace for evenings filled with music, dancing, food, drinks […]