From parades and carnival rides to concerts, fireworks and even a wrestling match, Northern Kentucky cities are celebrating Independence Day with events for all ages as the nation marks its 250th birthday. To help plan your holiday weekend, LINK nky has rounded up some of the largest Fourth of July celebrations taking place throughout the […]
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How Conveyor Belt became NKY’s coolest bookstore—and why it’s moving to Clifton
Next time you’re driving through Covington and pass the Anchor Grill on Pike Street, make sure to take notice of a conspicuously out-of-place building lathered in bright blue paint. Step inside, and you’ll find the sort of literary paradise you’d normally only see in the movies. Conveyor Belt Books, the preferred bookstore of every in-the-know […]
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Up There hopes to bring new life to iconic Covington rooftop
What you need to know With pristine views of the Cincinnati skyline, this Covington bar is revitalizing one of the city’s most enticing commercial rooftops. Perched atop the landmark Republic Bank Building at 535 Madison Ave. in the heart of Covington’s Central Business District, Up There promises to bring an elevated experience to the city’s […]
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Madison Theater to issue refunds ‘for all of our shows’
Madison Theater Presents, the company that formerly managed the Madison Theater in Covington, issued a statement on social media Tuesday informing patrons and supporters that “ticket refunds will be issued via Ticketweb for all of our shows.” The statement goes on state that the “refund process has started and ticket holders do not need to […]
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Our readers chose their favorites in NKY shopping
Northern Kentucky knows how to shop, but more importantly, this community knows how to support the local businesses that make the region worth exploring. Whether you’re hunting for a rare bourbon, browsing a charming boutique, stocking up at a beloved butcher shop, or scoring a hidden gem at a vintage store, NKY’s shopping scene is […]
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Free outdoor music returns to Baker Hunt
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center is welcoming back free, family-friendly outdoor concerts to their campus. These concerts are free and open to the public. In addition to live music, there will be other activities such as art exchanges, community-engaged art projects, art shows and more. Find more information and register (not required but encouraged) […]
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At least two shows scheduled for Madison Theater this weekend have been moved
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 […]
