The New Riff MAMMOTH Music Series is back starting this weekend. The music series is a free-to-attend event held every Saturday from July 11 through Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Aquifer Tasting Room at New Riff Distilling, 24 Distillery Way in Newport. Admission is free. This is a 21-plus event. The […]
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6 ‘N The Mornin’ to open at Covington RiverCenter this month
6 ‘N The Mornin’ is set to open at the Covington RiverCenter on July 11, two months after publicly announcing their move south across the Ohio River. The restaurant was previously located on Madison Road in Cincinnati’s East Walnut Hills neighborhood. Prior to this, the space at 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd. was home to Honey […]
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Boss Hog’s next chapter: Inspiring NKY’s future trades workers
The pig that charmed crowds at parades and fairs across Northern Kentucky last year is now serving as the face of a new mission to encourage young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades. ​Boss Hog became the mascot of AnyWeather, a construction service company, last year after owner Phil Griffin purchased the pig […]
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Thomas More’s conservation concert fundraiser returns July 25
Thomas More University’s third annual concert to raise funds for conservation on the Ohio River will take place at the Thomas More Biology Field Station on July 25. Dubbed “Raisin’ Hellbenders on the River: Concert for Conservation,” the event will feature live music performances and the unveiling of a new mural from Thomas More alumnus […]
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Meet farmers, shop local on Campbell County’s Backroads Farm Tour
Campbell Countians can slow down, take the scenic route and discover the farms that help shape the county’s rural landscape during the county’s backroads farm tour. The Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour is July 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. See the county as you never have before during the self-guided driving […]
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Art After Hours returns to Campbell County Public Library
Art After Hours returns on July 24 to close out the Campbell County Public Libraries’ summer of stories. Stop by the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch at 1000 Highland Ave. from 7 to 9 pm on July 24 and enjoy art and spend time with friends and neighbors. Art After Hours is an opportunity to support the […]
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Burlington Antique Show returns to Boone County Fairgrounds for 45th year
The Burlington Antique Show is returning to the Boone County Fairgrounds in late July, marking its 45th year as one of Northern Kentucky’s longstanding outdoor antiques markets. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., regardless of weather, at Boone County Fairgrounds — located at 5819 Idlewild Road in […]
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Lisse in Mainstrasse closes without warning
The Dutch steakhouse Lisse in Covington has closed without warning. Lisse opened in 2016 at 530 Main St. in Mainstrasse Village. It was well-known for its focus on fresh vegetables, giant steaks and Dutch-inspired cuisine that reflected the heritage of owner Hans Philippo. A notice was seen posted on the restaurant’s side door Tuesday announcing […]
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Vote for Covington as ‘Best Culinary Town in the South’
Covington has been named one of 15 cities across the country now in the running for “Best Culinary Town in the South.” The Local Palate, a magazine covering food culture in the American South, created the list, and you can cast your votes now for Covington (or any of the other cities!) through July 10. […]
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LaRosa’s hosting summer mobile Hoxworth blood tour
LaRosa’s is partnering with Hoxworth Blood Center to host a series of mobile blood drives at its pizzerias throughout the region through July and August. Hoxworth is experiencing an extremely low inventory of O Negative and O Positive blood supply due to high hospital usage locally. “We’re deeply committed to the communities we serve and […]