“The Last Five Years” features the talents of local actors Amanda Marasch as Cathy and Jon Scheiding as Jamie. (Img: Tracy Moser) Village Players of Fort Thomas closes its production of Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last Five Years” this weekend with just two more live-and-in-person performances October 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 […]
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Newport Ovation “tops out’ as final steel beam raised
The final steel beam will be raised tomorrow on the Class A Office Building at Ovation, a 100,000-square-foot building featuring plaza level retail. Corporex will commemorate the “topping out” with a ceremony for its latest addition to the Ovation development at 3 p.m. at the site. The new Class A Office Building at Ovation is […]
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Mark Your Calendars: Here’s What’s Happening at the Campbell County Library
The Annual YART sale featuring works from artists and crafters is November 13 at the Newport Branch of the Campbell County Library (photo: CC Library) 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 […]
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Newport on the Levee Launches Two Seasonal Experiences; Winterizes Bridgeview Box Park
With colder temperatures around the corner, Newport on the Levee will adapt its current weekly experiences and introduce two new events for the community to enjoy this season. Beginning Oct. 6, the riverfront mixed-use destination will launch Cornhole League, a 7-week tournament series on Wednesday evenings, and Movie Night on the Levee, complimentary movie screenings […]
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Presentation Outlines Concepts, Ideas for Fort Thomas Parks
A screen grab from the recreation presentation shows a proposed bike/skate park in Tower Park. With input from nearby residents, planners may revisit ideas for the location. 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 […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Lights the Fuse on its 30th Anniversary Season
The Newport Car Barn will host the May 21 KSO show. 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! The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will […]
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Bagel Man Becomes Coffee Man as GM of Point Perk
For more than fifty years, John Marx has been affectionately known as “the Bagel Man.” The Chicago owned and operated Marx Hot Bagels locally before retiring in 2019. Now, Marx is back at a counter as the general manager of Point Perk in downtown Covington, the nonprofit cafe operated by the Point/Arc, an organization serving […]
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Photos: Erlanger Summer Send-Off Festival
The City of Erlanger hosted its Summer Send-Off Festival on Saturday. Despite some afternoon rain, the event was well-attended and featured the Cincinnati Circus, balloon animals and face-painting, bounce houses, performers like former Reds player-turned-musician Bronson Arroyo, food trucks, and drinks. One event included mixing Mentos (made by Perfetti Van Melle, whose North American headquarters […]
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Urban Living Tour Returns to Covington with Focus on Old Seminary Square, Westside
Beyond the Curb returns with in-person tours of urban living in Northern Kentucky on Sunday, October 3. Prior the pandemic, the series would take place twice a year in a different part of Northern Kentucky’s river cities. During the pandemic, the series went virtual with a video-based show that clocked in at 30 episodes. On October […]
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Bret Michaels Returns to Fort Thomas’ Merchants & Music September 25
Bret Michaels performing at the 2015 Merchants & Music Festival. He returns this year to headline the 2021 festival. 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 […]
