In celebration of Juneteenth, a local organization dedicated to supporting the arts is making nearly $200,000 in funds available for African American-led art. ArtsWave, which supports the Cincinnati region’s arts, announced the round of funding to support African American arts organizations as well as plans for its second annual artist showcase, part of the Black […]
Category: Culture
Posted inRestaurants
U.S. Senate committee names Dry Ridge cafe business of the week
Beans Cafe and Bakery in Dry Ridge was recognized last week as ‘business of the week’ by the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), the ranking member on the committee, selected Beans. “Mr. President, as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I […]
Posted inCulture
NKY teacher wins Miss Kentucky pageant, will compete for Miss America
“All I could really feel was gratitude. I have worked really hard for this moment.” Hannah Edelen is Miss Kentucky 2022. The Covington teacher and graduate of Northern Kentucky University won the pageant’s crown in Bowling Green over the weekend and will represent the commonwealth at the Miss America pageant in Connecticut later this year. […]
Posted inCulture
He’s an English teacher by trade but folk-rock star at heart
“During freshman year at NKU, my teacher said we’re going to go around the room and say a fun fact about ourselves. This kid said, ‘I have a band, and we’re looking for a lead singer.’ I chased him down the hall after class and asked him if I could audition. That was the early […]
Posted inEntertainment
LINK streetscapes: Coffee and pizza on Monmouth
In order to find the best places in NKY, I decided to experiment with a new format to make sure I was exploring every street and city and all that they have to offer. So each week I’ll be venturing out to a different part of NKY and spending a day doing whatever that street […]
Posted inNews
Dayton committee approves development plan for historic building
The Rayme building, an iconic landmark in Dayton that has sat vacant for years, will soon be developed into a mixed-use property. The Dayton Planning and Zoning commission approved stage one development plans at its meeting Thursday. The property along Dayton’s central business district on 6th Avenue was initially built in the 1880s with the intention of […]
Posted inLifestyle
Redwood announces Abilities Award recipients
Redwood recently announced the recipients of its Celebration of Abilities Awards. The nonprofit focuses on serving children and adults with “severe and multiple disabilities,” and the awards ceremony highlights people and organizations for their ability to impact the community, according to a press release from the organization. Redwood CEO Sharon Fusco said the awards “recognize, […]
Posted inCulture
Juneteenth celebrations in Covington this weekend; city offices will be closed on Monday in recognition of holiday
Covington announced Thursday it is joining other local cities in a celebration of Juneteenth this weekend and recognizing it as an official city holiday on Monday, June 20. “Juneteenth is a significant day in our nation’s history,” City Manager Ken Smith said. “Many of us were taught that slavery ended with the Emancipation Proclamation, or […]
Posted inNonprofit
Want to play golf with penguins from the Newport Aquarium?
Northern Kentuckians will soon have an opportunity to play with penguins and other aquatic animals at a charity golf outing. The WAVE Foundation, a nonprofit located at the Newport Aquarium, is hosting the 11th annual David Fulcher’s Putt for Penguins Celebrity Golf Outing on Monday, June 27 at Wetherington Golf and Country Club in West […]
Posted inCulture
My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus hosting free Circus in the Parks performances
This summer a group of circus students will perform in free outdoor performances called “Circus in the Parks” to bring the joy of the circus to the community. My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus is hosting the performances between June 10 and August 13. Circus performers will dazzle the audience with their circus skills including […]