Members of the Louisville Orchestra will perform a free concert on Tuesday, July 11, at the MegaCorp Pavillion, 101 West 4th St., as part of the “In Harmony—The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra.” Nearly 20 cities across Kentucky will host the Louisville Orchestra performances, including community events like small ensembles, musician meet-and-greets, and musical […]
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosting 27th annual Fairfield Avenue Mile
Bellevue residents Marty and Bobbie Mayer orchestrated the first Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fairfield Avenue Mile in 1996. The race, which Bellevue residents Jennifer and Tom Ratterman overtook about seven years ago, continues to expand, even adding a 5k element two years ago. People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate and […]
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Southgate Volunteer Fire Department Block Party happening next month
The Southgate Fire Department invites residents to meet their neighbors at their annual block party. This year’s party, held in front of the firehouse, will be held on July 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at 128 Electric Ave. in Southgate. Food, including hot dogs, brats, burgers, and fries will be served. Families can […]
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Headed to Taylor Swift this weekend? Check out these tips for extreme heat
Ahead of the Taylor Swift concerts this weekend, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is sharing tips to keep Swifties from overheating. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC, extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and more humid than average. According to the National […]
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‘…Ready For It?’ Check out this guide for NKY T-Swift-inspired pre-concert events
Taylor Swift fans are ready to “Shake It Off” this weekend as the sold-out Eras Tour heads to Cincinnati. T-Swift-inspired events are taking place around the Greater Cincinnati Region leading up to the shows so Swifties can celebrate all week. Here is a comprehensive list of all the things happening around Northern Kentucky. Monday, June […]
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Jolly Music Night returns to AJ Jolly Park this weekend
If you want something to do this weekend that doesn’t break the bank, Music Night at AJ Jolly Park returns Saturday, June 24. “Swan” will kick off the evening at 7 p.m. and go until 10 p.m. at the Joseph J. Stapleton Pavilion, 1501 Racetrack Road, Alexandria. The event, including parking, is free. More information […]
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Bellevue looks into allowing use of golf carts on Fairfield Avenue
Last June, Bellevue passed an ordinance permitting the use of golf carts in the city with the exclusion of Fairfield Avenue and Memorial Parkway. At the June 14 city council meeting, Bellevue City Administrator Frank Warnock and council members showed interest in legislation allowing the carts on Fairfield Avenue. However, Warnock said the police and […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra free summer series kicks off with Boogie Nights
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, also known as KSO, is starting its 29th free summer concert series in Devou and Tower Parks on July 8 and 9 with a jaunt to the Disco era. The KSO’s Boogie Band, a 21-piece studio orchestra with eight vocalists and charts by KSO arranger Terry LaBolt, has created authentic live […]
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Harvey Lewis documentary showing on Amazon Prime produced and directed by NKY companies
After equipping an old electrician’s van in 2018 and recruiting a team that included Northern Kentucky’s Road ID and Harris Media, Ultrarunner Harvey Lewis attempted to run the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail faster than anyone in history. Though the documentary “Like Harvey Like Son” highlights Lewis’s time running the trail from Georgia to Maine, the story […]
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Newport Parks receives new playground equipment
Just in time for summer, Newport has been working to install new playground equipment in two of the city’s parks. A new playground structure has been completed at Buena Vista Park on W 12th Street in the city’s west side neighborhood. New playground equipment is also coming soon to Ralph Mussman Recreation Complex, adjacent to […]