KY Symphony Orchestra offers night of prolific classical composers and pianist Michael Chertock
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra journeys back 200 years to hang with prolific Classical composers who died or retired in their 30s.
KSO musicians have requested Franz Schubert’s 9th Symphony (“The Great”) for decades, so the orchestra’s music director called upon a long standing cereal advertising campaign to tie Rossini, Mozart and Schubert selections together with — “They’re Grrreat!”
Gioachino...
Point/Arc’s Zembrodt Education Center to host first All-Seasons Craft Fair — sign up for table now
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
Her passion for crafting will soon become a day-long fund-raiser at The Point/Arc’s Zembrodt Education Center.
“I’m proud to say, yes, I am, a lifetime crafter,” said Susan Carter who serves as an Instructor at The Point/Arc’s Zembrodt Education Center. “And I’m a member of the ZEC team.”
Susan Carter
So it was Carter’s brainstorm to form the First...
World Affairs Council to hold One World Gala and Global Trivia Competition April 20 at Drees Pavilion
The World Affairs Council, a Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky nonprofit organization, will host its 10th annual One World Gala and Global Trivia Competition at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at the Drees Pavilion in Devou Park in Covington. The event also marks the 100th anniversary of the World Affairs Council.
The One World Gala and Global Trivia Competition serves as a fundraiser to provide public...
DAV Stand Down outreach event in Erlanger connects homeless veterans with valuable care and services
By Chris Mayhew
Disabled American Veterans
The DAV Homeless Veterans Stand Down made Brian Pinkard feel strongly connected to the veteran community and cared for despite a relapse in a lifetime battle with substance abuse.
“Even though I may be in a situation, they [DAV] are not leaving me out there to dry,” he said. “They’re giving me services, and things happen to people for whatever reason....
Denise Govan to succeed Bob Wilson as executive director of DCCH Center for Children and Families
DCCH Center for Children and Families is pleased to announce the selection of Denise Govan as the new executive director. Denise joins the DCCH family as the third executive director in the past 31 years.
Sister Jean Marie Hoffman, S.N.D., held the post for 23 years, followed by Bob Wilson’s eight years leading the organization.
Denise Govan (Photo from DCCH)
“We are fortunate to have someone...
NAMI Northern Kentucky to hold informational open house event March 30 at Newport Syndicate
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Kentucky (NAMI NKY) Board of Directors will host an Open House March 30 for NKY residents interested in mental health care issues.
The event will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Newport Syndicate located at 18 E. Fifth St in Newport.
Northern Kentuckians who are interested in how they can impact change through advocacy and policy to help solve the...
Falcon Theatre continues 2022-23 season with production of Every Brilliant Thing opening March 17
Falcon Theatre continues the 2022-23 season beginning March 17 with the opening of Every Brilliant Thing, a heartwarming and hilarious play celebrating the simple joys of life.
Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, Every Brilliant Thing has been performed in theaters around the world to critical acclaim.
Eileen Earnest in rehearsal for Every Brilliant Thing (Photo from Falcon Theatre)
Every...
Esperanza Latino Center to help fight food insecurity through participation in ‘Fresh Fridge’ partnership
The Esperanza Latino Center is partnering with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky to provide nutritious food to families through the “Fresh Fridge” program.
The initiative grants new refrigeration units to community organizations that distribute large amounts of perishable food to those in need. One in eight Kentucky adults experiences hunger daily and one in six Kentucky children...
Horizon Community Funds, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati partner to create new nonprofit fund
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky and the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati have partnered to create a new nonprofit fund. This collaboration will enhance the Y’s ability to impact community members through their programs and services. The establishment of the fund comes as the Y readies to launch their 2023 Annual Campaign.
“The YMCA has been a staple in Northern Kentucky for well over a...
NKY Sports Hall of Fame names new inductees; former Highlands coach Dale Mueller to speak
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
Dale Mueller, who posted a 250-36 won-loss record and led Highlands High School’s football teams to 11 state championships in 20 years will serve as guest speaker when the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame inducts five new members, Wednesday, March 15th.
Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame President, Joe Brennan, made the announcement. The induction ceremony...
SCORE Greater Cincinnati to host workshop for local small business owners March 16 and 25
SCORE Greater Cincinnati is hosting two workshops in March aimed at helping local small business owners succeed.
“Owning a Small Business – Beginner’s Guide to Success” is planned for March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Central Bank, 7310 Turfway Parkway in Florence.
The 2.5 hour session will cover common hurdles, ownership options, creating a vision statement, legal and regulatory questions, key financial...
Amazon presents $50k for Boone County schools STEM program, hosts students for day of activities
Amazon presented Conner Middle School students and Superintendent Matt Turner with a special gift — $50,000 to support the district’s STEM program when students visited the NKY air hub Friday.
Approximately 22 female students who showed special interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) areas went with Conner Middle School to Amazon’s STEM Day experience that encouraged...
BCM’s NKY History Hour to explore how Cincinnati’s River Navy helped Grant and Sherman win Civil War
(Image from BCM)
Having served in nuclear submarines during the 1970s, former naval officer Gary Johnson wondered what life was like one hundred years earlier in the Navy during the Civil War. How had the United States Navy in Cincinnati contributed to the Union victory? Today, he is an amateur historian and professor, using his maritime experiences to tell the little-known story of the Civil War Navies.
The...
Girl Scouts’ National Cookie Weekend coming; support entrepreneurship, financial literacy
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) will celebrate female entrepreneurship and leadership during National Cookie Weekend 2023 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 3, 4 & 5 –– a weekend dedicated to driving awareness for the Girl Scout Cookie Financial Literacy Program.
Through cookie sales, customers can support young female entrepreneurs...
Education nonprofit ParentCamp to host to virtual CareerCamp for middle, high school families March 2
ParentCamp, a national non-profit family-school-community engagement model, will host a free, virtual CareerCamp Thursday, March from 7-8:30 p.m.
CareerCamp is designed for middle school and high school families, educators, and business professionals, to help guide local youth in navigating the world of career exploration.
Sometimes, just knowing which path to take is the first step for students....
