In October, Northern Kentucky Classic LaRu Bowling Center underwent an ownership change after Glenn Schmidt retired and sold the bowling alley after 35 years of ownership. LaRu has been a part of the Northern Kentucky community since it first opened its doors in 1958. The bowling alley was forced to close in March 2020 due […]
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Comedy classic ‘You Can’t Take it With You’ comes to village players of Fort Thomas
Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s You Can’t Take It With You is coming to Village Players of Fort Thomas with six live-and-in person performances from February 25 – March 5. About the show: “At first, the Sycamores seem mad, but it’s not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world […]
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Cincinnati Zoo Names Baby Penguin in Honor of Betty White Character
The Cincinnati Zoo announced Monday that it has named its one-month old blue penguin, “Rose”, after the Golden Girls character portrayed by actress Betty White. White died December 31, weeks shy of her 100th birthday. She had been a wildly popular TV star for decades but is often remembered for Emmy-winning turn as the dimwitted but affable […]
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Braxton Labs Closing Taproom, Party Source Adding New In-House Bourbon Bar
Braxton Labs announced that is closing its Newport taproom while the Party Source announced that it will fill the space with an in-house bourbon bar. (Party Source is adjacent to the taproom, but is located in Bellevue as the cities’ border runs along the property.) The full-service bourbon bar is unnamed as of yet, but […]
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Update: GameWorks May Be Gone, But Local Team Has Plans
The former local GameWorks team has plans for a new and revamped gaming venue at Newport on the Levee. by Robin Gee GameWorks, a longtime amusement arcade at Newport on the Levee closed its doors this month, but plans are in the works for a return. The original GameWorks will not be back, but a […]
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Breakout Star from The Voice to perform in NKY this weekend
Kinsey Rose, provided. Former NKU student Kinsey Rose, who was recently featured on NBC’s The Voice, is playing a show this weekend in Northern Kentucky. Rose, a singer/songwriter currently residing in Nashville, TN, will play at the Northern Kentucky Saddle Club (7087 4 Mile Rd in Melbourne, Kentucky) with Kat and the California Kings. Sign […]
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What is the economic impact of large events coming to NKY in 2022?
FTM file. The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host its final Eggs ‘N Issues event of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center – South (1379 Donaldson Road, Erlanger, KY, 41018). Sign up for The Daily Link and get news just like this delivered to your inbox […]
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Scuba Santa returns to Newport Aquarium Nov. 26
Scuba Santa is swimming back to Newport Aquarium for the 19th year in 2021 for its one-of-a-kind Cincinnati holiday tradition. Starting November 26 and every day through December 24, guests will be able to tell Scuba Santa what they want for Christmas while he swims with a tank full of sharks. The big man is […]
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Newport on the Levee to Host “Light Up the Levee” on Saturday, November 20
Santa’s House at Newport on the Levee has become a favorite destination. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! Newport on the […]
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Wine Over Water Fundraiser for Brighton Center October 30
Celebrate fall at the Wine Over Water fundraiser for Brighton Center on the Purple People Bridge this Saturday, October 30. (photo: MoToMo) Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any […]