MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival announces headlining artists Fishbone and Cowboy Mouth for the multi-stage and multi-genre day-long festival. These artists join Nashville’s Hogslop String Band, Kentucky’s Nat Myers and Cincinnati’s Electric Citizen, plus over thirty local, national, regional and international touring musicians for the second year of the festival in Newport. “We are very […]
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Jurassic Quest, Brick Fest Live to combine for NKY event
Two traveling exhibits, Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live, are coming to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in October. “At Family Quest Entertainment, we’re all about turning science into an adventure,” Family Quest Entertainment CEO Dave Taube said in a news release. “By bringing together Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live for the first time […]
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‘A labor of love’ handmade happiness at Verona Vineyards Farmers & Artisan Market
What you need to know The Verona Vineyards Farmers & Artisan Market was established in 2023 and has been providing a home for makers and growers ever since. Event coordinator Alison Gambrel started the market. A candelmaker herself, she is involved with the farmers and artisans market scene locally. Gambrel said that before COVID, Verona […]
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Union breaks ground on new town square
What you need to know The City of Union broke ground on its new city square and park Tuesday morning. “This is more than a construction project,” said Union Mayor Larry Solomon. “It’s a realization of a long-time vision, a central gathering place, a true town center that reflects the heart and soul of the […]
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Never heard of the ‘Smut Truck’?
What you need to know Luci Slawnyk is bringing something unique to the Northern Kentucky bookish community. “I normally refer to it as a mobile bookstore,” Slawnyk said. “Sometimes people call it the book trailer. Some of the book girls are starting to call it the ‘smut truck.’” Wanderlust Book Bazaar is a business born […]
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‘Dog Day’ returns to Alexandria Community Park
Grab your furry friend, “Dog Day” is returning to Alexandria Community Park. One Aug. 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., bring your dogs and join the city for an evening full of fun at the park. There will be an off-the-leash play area, an agility course, pet contests, pet vendors and prizes. There will […]
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Founder says Arcade Music Fest ‘most ambitious’ project in Covington in years
Dan Shields plays with yarn. That’s his real job. And in reality, that means he does a lot more than just play with yarn. “I have to be everything,” Shields said. “I’m a little bit of an engineer, an artist — I wear many hats.” On Friday, he was in Covington, climbing up ladders to […]
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MAMMOTH returns: music, art and fun take over Newport this October
What you need to know Oct. 5 will be one mammoth of a day in Newport. MAMMOTH Music and Arts Festival will transform Sixth Street in Newport, between Monmouth and Saratoga streets, into a free music and art festival. This is the second year the festival will take place, and organizers are excited to continue […]
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Bellevue to screen The Minecraft Movie at riverfront park
Want to catch a movie while chilling down by the Ohio River? This City of Bellevue has you covered! Bellevue will close out its Summer Movie Bucket List series with a community movie night on Thursday at Bellevue Beach Park. The city’s Facebook page announced that they will be screening The Minecraft Movie. The event […]
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Campbell County Senior Picnic Brings ‘Island Time’ fun to Pendery Park
The 58th Annual Campbell County Senior Citizens’ Picnic returns to Pendery Park in Melbourne on Sept. 24, turning up the tropical vibes with this year’s “Island Time” theme. Open to Campbell County seniors, the event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature live music, Bingo, chair volleyball, corn hole, door prizes and a boxed […]
