The City of Covington is currently working on its 2014-15 budget and multiple positions in the community development department are slated to become part-time under one proposal, including the position of Covington Arts director. Though the budget process is still underway and nothing has been decided, there is growing concern among supporters of the arts […]
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Photos: Duveneck Memorial Art Show in Covington
The 45th annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show took place in and around George Rogers Clark Park in Covington’s Licking Riverside neighborhood on Mother’s Day. The yearly sale and celebration of art drew large crowds to the riverfront. RCN photographer Brian Frey produced this slideshow:
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Photos: Duveneck Memorial Art Show in Covington
The 45th annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show took place in and around George Rogers Clark Park in Covington’s Licking Riverside neighborhood on Mother’s Day. The yearly sale and celebration of art drew large crowds to the riverfront. RCN photographer Brian Frey produced this slideshow:
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Donna Salyers’ New York City Faux Fur Design Contest Winners Announced
The winners of the first faux-fur design competition at Parsons The New School for Design have been announced. The grand prize winner, Xuanxuan Li, will receive a $1,500 cash prize, and runner-up Marina “Carmen” Ramirez will receive $1,000. The awards, provided by The Humane Society of the United States, recognize the students’ creative and fashionable designs incorporating alternatives to […]
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Donna Salyers’ New York City Faux Fur Design Contest Winners Announced
The winners of the first faux-fur design competition at Parsons The New School for Design have been announced. The grand prize winner, Xuanxuan Li, will receive a $1,500 cash prize, and runner-up Marina “Carmen” Ramirez will receive $1,000. The awards, provided by The Humane Society of the United States, recognize the students’ creative and fashionable designs incorporating alternatives to […]
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Survey: Should City Pay Tribute to Assassinated Governor, Covington Native?
The spirit and assassination of Kentucky Governor and Covington native William Goebel were celebrated and recreated during a first-time event sponsored by The Awesome Collective of Covington in February. Goebel died from a gunshot wound in 1900, days after winning election to the state’s highest office under dubious circumstances. His death nearly led to widespread […]
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Survey: Should City Pay Tribute to Assassinated Governor, Covington Native?
The spirit and assassination of Kentucky Governor and Covington native William Goebel were celebrated and recreated during a first-time event sponsored by The Awesome Collective of Covington in February. Goebel died from a gunshot wound in 1900, days after winning election to the state’s highest office under dubious circumstances. His death nearly led to widespread […]
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Kentucky Chock Full of Outdoor Dramas this Summer
It may not be Hollywood, but Kentucky has a long history of summer outdoor theatrical productions. In fact, some of the shows have been running for more than a half-century. The summer 2014 season features all the old standards like Stephen Foster and Shakespeare, but also brings Mark Twain and Willy Wonka to an outdoor setting […]
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Kentucky Chock Full of Outdoor Dramas this Summer
It may not be Hollywood, but Kentucky has a long history of summer outdoor theatrical productions. In fact, some of the shows have been running for more than a half-century. The summer 2014 season features all the old standards like Stephen Foster and Shakespeare, but also brings Mark Twain and Willy Wonka to an outdoor setting […]
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Coving Ten Announces First Two Recipients of Funding
The anonymous group of charitable givers collectively known as CovingTen have announced the first pair of recipients of its funding. “We’re bullish on the future of Covington. We think our city is on the cusp of something great. We look forward to demonstration of this in at least four projects a year,” the group told […]