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Explore Cincinnati’s role in the Civil War with author Peter Bronson during April 2 NKY History Hour

In just three days, a young general in the Union Army turned the defenseless, panicked city of Cincinnati into a fortress, saving the city from a Confederate attack. This same man formed the first Black Brigade in the Union Army and achieved fame for catching Billy the Kid. Who was this man? Join local author and historian Peter Bronson as he delves into the lesser-known yet remarkable facets of General...

Dixie Heights High School names six to be inducted into Distinguished Alumni, Educator Halls of Fame

Dixie Heights High School has announced five alumni and one educator to be inducted into its Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Educator Halls of Fame. The 2024 inductees will be honored on Sunday, April 28 at a ceremony at the Gardens of Park Hills on Dixie Hwy. in Park Hills, from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and will be available made available online through the school. 2024 Distinguished...

Design LAB: Learn + Build announces Dine with Design fundraiser May 15 at Newport on the Levee

Design LAB: Learn + Build has announced plans for its Dine with Design fundraiser May 15 to support its a K-8 architecture and design education program that annually serves 2,000 students in Greater Cincinnati. By reaching students at an early age, the Design LAB program helps create equity, inclusion, and equality within the region’s architecture, construction, and engineering industries. The will...

‘This is The Ohio: Life, Death, Rebirth’ — see the film free at Boone County Enrichment Center

Get a fresh look at an old friend by seeing the Ohio River as you never have before. A one-hour story spanning 981 miles, This Is The Ohio is a film intended to inspire, entertain and engage. On Thursday, April 4, Boone, Kenton, and Campbell County Conservation Districts, The Boone Conservancy, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Ohio River Way, and Ohio River Foundation will host a screening of This Is...

Behringer-Crawford to unveil local horse racing exhibit April 6 in advance of 150th Kentucky Derby

Saddle up for an exhilarating horse racing journey through the lives of local icons in “Race to Fame: Hometown Kentucky Derby Legends” at Behringer-Crawford Museum. The exhibit gates open on April 6, 2024 inviting visitors into the thrilling world of the Kentucky Derby to discover the remarkable tales of Northern Kentuckians who have left an indelible mark on the sport. Guests will have...

Preschoolers 3-5 can ‘chase rainbows’ during BCM’s monthly preschool program April 3

Children will have the opportunity to celebrate the beauty and wonder of our natural world on National Find a Rainbow Day, Wednesday, April 3 at 11 a.m. at Behringer-Crawford Museum’s monthly preschool program. Chasing rainbows is encouraged as children aged 3-5 years old learn how these colorful arcs in the sky are formed while singing silly songs, hearing magical stories and creating original...

Master Provisions celebrated successes (and they were plentiful) at annual Bridges to Blessings event

Over 200 guests attended an evening of fellowship and fundraising for Master Provisions’ Bridges to Blessings event held recently at MegaCorp Pavilion in Newport, making the event a big success. There was much to celebrate about the impact Master Provisions was able to make in 2023. The crowd heard the good news that more than 25,000 volunteer hours enabled Master Provisions to rescue and distribute...

Rotary Club of Covington receives Catholic Charities’ bronze ‘homeless Jesus’ Community Partner Award

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter They’re in good – make that – great company. The Rotary Club of Covington has received The Community Partner Award, presented by Catholic Charities in conjunction with The Parish Kitchen at their recent Appreciation Dinner. Catholic Charities’ Community Partner award, featuring the ‘Homeless Jesus’. (Photo by Andy Furman/NKyTribune) “What...

Point/Arc group enjoying Amtrak’s ‘On Track for Good’ program for trip to Chicago for fun, touring

By Andy Furman Point/Arc There will be seven sleepy-eyed individuals at Cincinnati’s Union Terminal waiting for the AMTRAK Cardinal around 1:30 a.m. this Thursday morning. That contingent will be led – and supervised – by Regina Watts, Activities Director for The Point/Arc – the Covington-based non-profit organization that serves individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). The...

BCM NKY History Hour to explore TB racing, Derby’s 150th Run for Roses, with Jim Claypool tonight

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Run for the Roses. A long-standing tradition, The Kentucky Derby celebrates the finest thoroughbred horses and the people who have made it all possible. But how did the greatest two minutes in sports come to be? Join local author and historian Dr. James Claypool as he uncovers the stories, legends, and milestones that have shaped Kentucky’s enduring...

Art in Bloom returns to Cincinnati Art Museum April 26-28; 60 floral artists to display their designs

Art in Bloom and its related programming will return to the Cincinnati Art Museum April 26-28. It is an exquisite celebration of fine art and floral designs throughout the museum’s galleries and grounds. Of note, the three-day event will feature world-renowned floral photographer, sugar artist, and author of A Sweet Floral Life, Natasja Sadi. For the first time since the event’s inception in 2001...

In 14th year of Piggest Raffle Ever, organizers hope to reach $1 million goal for local charities

One million dollars for local charities – that’s the goal for this year’s Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon’s “Piggest Raffle Ever.” The Flying Pig Marathon and Stock Yards Bank & Trust are teaming up to launch what both groups hope to be the biggest Piggest Raffle Ever. To reach the $1,000,000 cumulative fundraising goal, the group needs to sell over 37,500 tickets this year. 2024 marks...

Campbell County Public Library seeking applications for two open positions on board of trustees

The Campbell County Public Library is seeking applications for two openings on its Board of Trustees. This is a non-paid, volunteer position. Applications will be accepted through May 31 and interviews will be scheduled in July. The term will begin upon appointment. “The Board of Trustees provide valuable community insight and representation,” says Library Director Chantelle Phillips. “We...

Ion Center for Violence Preventions raises $42,500 in donations during 16th Shop & Share event

The Ion Center for Violence Prevention participated in the 16th annual Shop & Share event on Saturday, February 10, raising $42,500 in donations to help survivors of personal violence. (Photo from Ion Center) During the event, shoppers at Northern Kentucky and Buffalo Trace Kroger locations were asked to choose one or more of the simple grocery items from a list, purchase it, and leave it with...

Stringtown Quilters to hold annual Quilters Day out — and all are invited; it is free and fun

Stringtown Quilters Guild will hold its annual Quilters Day Out on March 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, located at 6080 Camp Ernst Road in Burlington. What is Quilters Day Out? It is the day we share our love of quilting with the community – and it’s FREE. Photo provided See beautiful quilts and fabric displays. Vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award. From past attendees,...