If you visited BLINK Cincinnati last year and went to Washington Park, you probably saw people under a chaos of yarn. Covington Artist Dan Shields was the brains behind the “String Theory for Dummies” installation, an interactive yarn display at the lights and art festival. The display was an art technique that Shields specializes in […]
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Newport East Row Garden Walk happening in June
The 25th annual Newport East Row Garden Walk is taking place next month. The event features ten private gardens and vendors who will be selling a variety of garden and home-related items. The walk will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4. Tickets purchased in advance are […]
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Point/Arc to host all-season craft show
If you love a good craft show, the Point/Arc is hosting its all-season craft show tomorrow, April 29, with free admission. The craft show will be held at the Zembrodt Education Center at 104 West Pike Street in Covington, from noon to 5 p.m. For more information contact Susan Carter at 859-491-9191 Ext. 135 or […]
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the avenue with Bellevue’s ShamRock N’ Roll event
Bellevue is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Friday night with McGing Irish dancers and continuing into the night with food and live music. The event will take place along Washington Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, which will both be closed to traffic. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Bagpipes can be heard […]
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Newport Commissioner is a hobbyist for home brewing
When Newport Commissioner Mike Radwanski isn’t busy with city tasks or his day job, there’s a good chance he’s in his basement brewing a Czech or German-style lager. Radwanski got the idea to start brewing his own beer in 2007 from a Sam Adam commercial, marketing their “Longshot” contest. He said he never participated in […]
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NKU to host two climate change events this month
The discussion of climate change will be front and center at two events this month—the first involves a small-group discussion of public policy options, and the second features a journalist who covers climate change nationally for the Associated Press. At the first event, participants will break into small groups to discuss policy options outlined in […]
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Silver-white winters that melt into springs: These are a few of my favorite stories of 2022
Our Kenton County reporter Alecia Ricker shares her five favorite stories of the year: 1. Stewards of Sorcery: The partners of Hierophany & Hedge create a haven for everyone Meeting the owners of Hierophany & Hedge was almost as magical as the shop itself; knowing only what I had read of the duo and their […]
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Holiday traditions around NKY: When and where you can find them
Get into the spirit with these holiday events around Northern Kentucky. Bellevue: Christmas tree lighting and Christmas walk Kick off your holiday shopping by shopping locally. Businesses will be open late for shopping, sipping, and dining, including the BED (Bellevue Entertainment District.) Bellevue will hold its first annual tree lighting ceremony during the Christmas walk. The […]
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Newport East Row Victorian Christmas Tour and Tea returns
The Annual East Row Victorian Christmas Tour and Tea is returning on the first weekend in December to the East Row Historic District in Newport. Residents will be opening their historic homes to the public, just in time for the Christmas season. The tour includes eight homes scattered around the Historic District. After picking up […]
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Covington’s Purrfect Day Cat Café celebrates two year anniversary
The Purrfect Day Cat Café in Covington is celebrating two years of kitten and cat adoptions throughout the weekend of Nov. 11-13. Purrfect Day is Northern Kentucky’s first cat café, which allows guests to grab a Pawfee, Meowcohol, or Pawstrie and then enter the kitty lounge to play and socialize with the feline friends. Since […]