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June 23, 2011
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, J U N E 2 4
BENEFITS
Red Pink and Blue with Cincy Chic, 7-10 p.m., Purple People Bridge, Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati; Third Street, Newport, Official afterparty at Bar Louie. Women’s awareness event for heart, breast and diabetes health. Includes food, drinks, shopping and fashion show. St. Elizabeth Healthcare mammography van on site. Free blood pressure checks. First 400 RSVPs receive swag bag of goodies. Benefits American Heart Association, Pink Ribbon Girls and the American Diabetes Association. $15. Registration required. Presented by Cincy Chic. 859-655-7700; www.cincychic.com. Newport.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Resistance Band Boot Camp, 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., All American Athletic Training Center, 7944 Tanners Gate Lane, New twist on athletic training, weight management, increased flexibility and overall health and wellness. $50 for month, $10 per session. 859-3930911; allatc.webs.com. Florence.
MUSIC - ACOUSTIC
Kyle Knapp, 8-11 p.m., Vintage Wine Bar Kitchen - Market, 2141 North Bend Road, Acoustic, folk and pop music. Free. 859689-9463; www.thevintagewinebar.com. Hebron.
MUSIC BLUES
Ricky Nye Inc., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Chez Nora, 530 Main St., With Bekah Williams. 859491-8027. Covington.
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MUSIC - CONCERTS
Final Friday Concert Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Music by Velvet Soul. Featuring some of the best local bands. Free. 859-9624002; www.kentonlibrary.org. Erlanger.
MUSIC - COUNTRY
John Morgen and Takin’ the Rains, 9 p.m.1 a.m., Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, $5. 859-4414888. Cold Spring. Shawn Hammonds, 8 p.m., Riverside Marina Bar and Grill, 145 Mary Ingles Highway (Ky. 8), Nashville recording artist. Free. Presented by Riverside Marina. 859-442-8111; www.RiversideMarinaKY.com. Dayton, Ky.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m., Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St., Directed by Bill Gemmer and features John Von Ohlen. 859-2612365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
MUSIC - POP
Taken, 10 p.m., Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 859-342-7000; www.peecox.com. Erlanger.
RECREATION
Golf Benefit, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Boone Links Golf Course, 19 Clubhouse Dr., Shotgun start golf outing. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. $100. Reservations required. Presented by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 859-372-5160. Florence.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Walton Multipurpose Senior and Community Center, 44 N. Main St., Free. Presented by Senior Services of Northern Kentucky. 859-485-7611; www.seniorservicesnky.org/. Walton. Euchre Tournaments, 12:30 p.m., Walton Multipurpose Senior and Community Center, 44 N. Main St., Arrive early. All money goes back to participant winners. $3 cover charge, ten cents every euchre. Presented by Senior Services of Northern Kentucky. 859-4857611; www.seniorservicesnky.org. Walton.
SPORTS - TRYOUTS & REGISTRATIONS
Coach Ken Shields Summer Camp Signups, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Camp led by former NKU head coach. Camp held July 25-28. $125. Registration required. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association. 859-372-7754. Union. Sports of All Sorts Basketball Camp SignUps, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sports of All Sorts Mt. Zion, 10094 Investment/Demia Way, Camps to be held June 27-30 and July 6-9. Fundamental camps open to any boy or girl going into grades 1-9 of next school year and will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. $100. Registration required. Presented by Sports of All Sorts Youth Association. 859-372-7754; www.sportsofallsortsky.com. Union. S A T U R D A Y, J U N E 2 5
HISTORIC SITES
Dinsmore Homestead, 1-5 p.m., Dinsmore Homestead, 5656 Burlington Pike, 1842 farmhouse and furnishings of the Dinsmore family. Tours begin on the hour; the last tour begins at 4 p.m. Includes gift shop. $5, $3 ages 60 and up, $2 ages 7-17, members and ages 6 and under free. Through Dec. 14. 859-586-6117; www.dinsmorefarm.org. Burlington.
LITERARY - CRAFTS
Young at Art: Clay Play, 11 a.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Create, roll and build with clay. Ages 2-5. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Union.
MUSIC - R&B
Super-Massive, 9 p.m., The Avenue Lounge, 411 Madison Ave., 859-261-6120. Covington.
MUSIC - ROCK
The Brave Youngster, 10 p.m., Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, 859-491-6200. Newport. Skut Farkis, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Woodies Tavern, 10020 Demia Way, Cover. 859-282-1264; www.woodiestavern.com. Florence.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Rob Little, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, $17. Ages 18 and up. 859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Lego Fest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Lego masters demonstrate techniques. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. PAWS to Read and Boone County Animal Shelter, 10 a.m.-noon, Walton Branch Library, 21 S. Main St., Meet PAWS to Read therapy dogs. Boone County Animal Shelter Adoption Van on site to see dogs and cats in need of a home. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Walton.
MUSIC - BENEFITS
Suits That Rock, 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., More than 40 professionals and executives perform. Dinner by-the-bite, cash bar and dancing encouraged. Post-show unplugged in the Ohio National Financial Services Gallery. Benefits Carnegie’s Eva G. Farris Education Center. $50-75. 859-9571940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Live Bait Comedy, 9 p.m., Strikers Grill & Bar, 7704 Dixie Hwy., Comedians Ryan Mast, Derrick Hendricks, Kyle Dewees, Michael Rudolph and Jake Lentz. Music by DJ Timmy G. Adult content. No cover. 859-363-9848. Florence.
TOURS
Newport Gangster Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar, 18 E. Fifth St., Explore the streets where gangsters made their millions, gamblers lost their fortunes and their lives, and ladies of the night earned their reputations. $15. Presented by American Legacy Tours. 859-491-8000; www.newportgangsters.com. Newport. S U N D A Y, J U N E 2 6
HISTORIC SITES
Dinsmore Homestead, 1-5 p.m., Dinsmore Homestead, $5, $3 ages 60 and up, $2 ages 7-17, members and ages 6 and under free. 859-586-6117; www. dinsmorefarm.org. Burlington.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Let’s Get Ready to Tumble, 2 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, MJM Dance Studio demonstration and lessons. Ages 5-12. Free. Registration required. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
THOMAS E. SMITH/ STAFF
The East Row Garden Club will present the 15th annual Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 25-26, in Newport’s East Row historic district. The walk will feature 11 enchanting gardens. Ticket sales and a Vendor Market will be at Waterfront Square, Sixth Street and Washington Avenue. There will be live music, complimentary refreshments and handout lists of the homeowners’ 10 favorite plants. Owners and gardeners will be available to answer questions. Tickets are $15; children under 12 are free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Greater Cincinnati Master Gardener Association’s Purple People Bridge Landscape Project. For details, visit www.eastrowgardenclub.org or call 859-261-1854. Pink signs, pictured, denoted the locations of gardens on display at last year’s Garden Walk. In support of the Garden Walk, the Kentucky Haus Artisan Center, 411 E. 10th St. in Newport, will host “Summer Garden Tea” featuring Kentucky tea recipes with Kentucky Proud Food items from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The tea tasting is free. Girls’ Night In, 4-8 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Women’s Crisis Center discusses all a girl needs to know about keeping safe in the dating world. Watch movies, create art project and eat pizza. Teens. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSIC - BLUEGRASS
Rob Little, 7:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, $15. Ages 21 and up. 859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
Bluegrass Jam, 8-11 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St., No sign-up required. Ages 21 and up. Free. 859-491-6659. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
RECREATION
Make Someone Happy, 6:30 p.m., Stauss Theatre, Northern Kentucky University, Dinner service begins at 5 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 859-572-5464; theatre.nku.edu. Highland Heights. M O N D A Y, J U N E 2 7
CIVIC
Tea Party Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Sub Station II, 7905 Dream St., Meet and discuss limited government, free markets and fiscal responsibility. Free. Presented by Grassroots Tea Party of Boone County. 859-746-3573; www.teapartyboonecounty.org. Florence.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Resistance Band Boot Camp, 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., All American Athletic Training Center, $50 for month, $10 per session. 859-3930911; allatc.webs.com. Florence. Zumba, 5:30 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Latin-inspired dance-fitness program blends international music and dance steps. $25 per month. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Union.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Couponing for Serious Savings, 7 p.m., Walton Branch Library, 21 S. Main St., Learn how to save money with coupons. Experienced clippers share strategies. Coupon exchange follows. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Walton. Magnificent Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Dive into something new every week. Ages 6-12. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665. Burlington.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Minute to Win It, 1 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Guests try to conquer outlandish tasks in 60 seconds or less. Ages 8-12. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Afternoon Gaming, 3-5 p.m., Walton Branch Library, 21 S. Main St., Board games and Wii games. No registration required. Teens. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Walton.
LITERARY - STORY TIMES
Open Gaming, 3:30-5 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Teens ages 12 and up. Family friendly. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665. Burlington.
Down on the Farm: Auf dem Bauernof, 4:30 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, 8899 U.S. 42, English/German story time with animal sounds, stories and a barnyard craft. Ages 3 and up. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665. Union.
SENIOR CITIZENS
NATURE
Yoga, 10:30 a.m., Walton Multipurpose Senior and Community Center, 44 N. Main St., Free. Presented by Senior Services of Northern Kentucky. 859-4857611; www.seniorservicesnky.org/. Walton. Art Social, Noon, Walton Multipurpose Senior and Community Center, 44 N. Main St., Bring your own supplies. Free. Presented by Senior Services of Northern Kentucky. 859-4857611. Walton. T U E S D A Y, J U N E 2 8
EXERCISE CLASSES Resistance Band Boot Camp, 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., All American Athletic Training Center, $50 for month, $10 per session. 859-3930911; allatc.webs.com. Florence. LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Tea Cozies, 7 p.m., Florence Branch Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Evelyn Hance discusses origin and use of the tea cozy and demonstrates by making several different types. Includes patterns and instructions for dome tea cozy and fitted tea cozy, with fabric requirements. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Florence. Dog Days of Summer, 6:30 p.m., Walton Branch Library, 21 S. Main St., Puppy tales and kitty surprises. Ages 2-6. Free. Registration required. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Walton. Mehndi, 6:30 p.m., Lents Branch Library, 3215 Cougar Path, Adorn yourself with a henna tattoo, an ancient symbol of joy and luck. Teens. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Hebron.
Wild Wednesday, 10 a.m., Middleton-Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Shelterhouse 2. Sunrock Farm featuring Farmer Frank. Pre-Program: Nancy Ann Warman from Usborne Books reads a story or two, 9:45 a.m. Hourlong programs. Rain or shine. Free, donations of nonperishable food and personal care items accepted. Presented by Kenton County Parks and Recreation. 859-5257529; www.kentoncounty.org. Independence.
SPORTS
Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Rockford RiverHawks, Champion Window Field, 7950 Freedom Way, Reading Club. First 300 kids receive a free Freedom batting helmet. Tom Gill Chevrolet gives away a clean used car - if the Freedom win that night. If Freedom wins on Wednesday, special prizes for fans. $12 VIP, $10 reserved, $7 lawn. Presented by Florence Freedom Professional Baseball. 859-594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence. T H U R S D A Y, J U N E 3 0
COMMUNITY DANCE
SwinGallery, 8-11:30 p.m., Step-N-Out Studio, 721 Madison Road, All ages. No partner required. Free beginner East Coast Swing lesson 8-9 p.m. Dancing to music by DJ 911:30 p.m. Family friendly. $5. Presented by SwinGallery. 513-290-9022. Covington.
EDUCATION
Power Point Basics, 6:30 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Learn to create slides, use custom animation, change backgrounds, add transitions and more. Family friendly. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-3422665. Burlington.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Resistance Band Boot Camp, 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., All American Athletic Training Center, $50 for month, $10 per session. 859-3930911; allatc.webs.com. Florence.
MUSEUMS
Cincinnati Meets the Beatles! 1964 & 1966 The Liverpool Sensations Invade the the Tri- State, 6-9 p.m., BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Members-only opening. Exhibit features stunning photos of news photographer Gordon Baer. Family friendly. Included with admission: $7, $6 seniors, $4 children; free for members. 859-491-4003. Covington.
MUSIC - BENEFITS
Mark Cormican, 7-9 p.m., Kenton County Veterans Memorial, Buttermilk and Collins Road, Local folk artist. Food available. Benefits Martha Mary and Me Foundation Inc., dedicated to educating women and girls in resource poor countries who otherwise would not have an opportunity for an education. Free, donations accepted. 859-3220267; www.mmmfdn.bbnow.org. Crescent Springs.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Music@BCM, 6-9 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Celebration for opening exhibit, Invasion! Beatles. Music by Eight Days a Week, Beatles tribute band. Coffee and other beverages. Food and cash bar available. Doors open 6 p.m. $5, $3 ages 3-12. Reservations requested. 859-4914003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Best of the Best, 7:30 p.m., Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. 859-957-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport.
SPORTS
Florence Freedom Baseball, 7:05 p.m. vs. Rockford RiverHawks, Champion Window Field. Postgame concert by 24/7. $12 VIP, $10 reserved, $7 lawn. 859-594-4487; www.florencefreedom.com. Florence.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Bingo, 12:20 p.m., Walton Multipurpose Senior and Community Center, 44 N. Main St., All collected money goes to the winning players. $1 for two cards. Presented by Senior Services of Northern Kentucky. 859-485-7611. Walton. W E D N E S D A Y, J U N E 2 9
THANKS TO ELLIOT GROSSMAN
Ohio River Way Paddlefest, a canoe and kayak paddling event down the Ohio River, with music, food and activities, is Thursday-Saturday, June 23-25. It will feature recreation, entertainment and education for children and adults on and along the Ohio River. It begins with the educational Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo at 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 23 at Coney Island. The Ohio River & Outdoor Festival begins with Paddlefest registration at 10 a.m. June 24. Live music is 5-11:30 p.m. On June 25, the Ohio River Paddlefest Finish Line Festival is 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Yeatman’s Cove. Visit www.ohioriverway.org/paddlefest. Pictured is a scene from the 2010 Ohio River Way Paddlefest.
FILMS Teen Movie Night, 6 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, “The Last Song.” Snacks provided. Free. Registration required. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. Met Opera Live in HD Summer Encores, 6:30 p.m., Rave Motion Pictures Florence 14 Theater, 7860 Mall Road, “Simon Boccanegra” with Placido Domingo, Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani and James Morris. James Levine conducts. Experience the world-class productions of the Metropolitan Opera without traveling to New York. $12.50. Presented by Fathom Events. 859-2827504; www.fathomevents.com. Florence.
PROVIDED
Country singer Kenny Chesney comes to the Riverbend Music Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30. Guests are Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker. Tickets are $79.50, pavilion and $39.50, lawn, plus fees. Visit www.riverbend.com or call 800-745-3000.