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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, M A Y 1 4
FARMERS MARKET
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst Road, From apples to zucchini, and everything in between. With perennial plants, there are annuals and hanging baskets for all occasions. Presented by Boone County Cooperative Extension Service. 586-6101. Burlington.
MUSEUMS
History Unearthed: Archaeology Speaks, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Exhibit explores world of archaeology through photography, dig-site information and hands-on activities including actual staged indoor dig for all ages. Included with admission: $7, $6 ages 60 and up, $4 ages 3-17, free for members and ages 2 and under. 491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington. Creation Museum’s Petting Zoo, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Outdoors. Children can touch and feed the animals. Included with admission: $21.95 ages 13-59, $16.95 ages 60 and up, $11.95 ages 5-12; $7 planetarium. 888-582-4253; www.creationmuseum.org. Petersburg.
MUSIC - BLUES
Ricy Nye and the Paris Blues Band, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Rabbit Hash General Store, 10021 Lower River Road, 334-3151. Boone County.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ROCK
Fast Forward, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Riverside Marina Bar and Grill, 145 Mary Ingles Highway (Ky. 8), Presented by Riverside Marina. 4428111; www.RiversideMarinaKY.com. Dayton, Ky.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
Annie Jr. 6:30 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, $5-$7. Presented by Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Through May 15. 689-4303. Burlington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Gilligan’s Island: The Musical, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St. Gilligan, the Skipper, too, the millionaire and his wife (et cetera) are cast away in a musical version by the creator of the TV classic. $15, $12 seniors and students. Presented by Falcon Theater. Through May 15. 513-479-6783. Newport. The Wedding Singer, 8 p.m. Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St. Based on hit movie starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. $17. Presented by Footlighters Inc. Through May 22. 513-474-8711; www.footlighters.org. Newport. Spring Fling, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, Newport on the Levee, Fresh sketch comedy and vibrant rock ‘n’ roll celebrate life, love and laughter. $20-$30. Through June 12. 957-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport. I’m Getting Murdered in the Morning, 7:30 p.m. St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1803 N. Fort Thomas Ave. McCrystal Hall. Murdermystery dinner theater. Brenda and Eddie’s wedding reception is just getting underway when one of the guests ends up dead. $15, $12 seniors and ages 17 and under. Registration required. Presented by St. Catherine Players. Through May 15. 513-477-7324. Fort Thomas. There’s a Monster in my Closet, 7 p.m. Stephens Elementary, 5687 Hwy. 237. Musical by Stephens Drama Club. 334-4460; Burlington. S A T U R D A Y, M A Y 1 5
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Freedom Dancers, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Florence Christian Church, 300 Main St. Family-friendly group that square dances and line dances. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Florence.
Looney Tunage, 8 p.m. Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Drive, Carlisle Performing Arts Center. Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. James R. Cassidy, music director. Cutting up with 50 years of cartoon clips and scores. $28, $23; $18 ages 60 and up, $10 students. Presented by Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. 431-6216; www.kyso.org. Park Hills. Radiodown Opening Weekend Party, 7 p.m. Featuring All the Day Holiday. With Lovedrug, Gold Shoes, Come On Caboose, Static Vessels and Canoes. Radiodown, 620 Scott Blvd. $7. 513-291-2233; www.cincyticket.com. Covington.
COOKING CLASSES
MUSIC - COUNTRY
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington.
Wanda Jackson, 9 p.m. Doors open 8 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Ballroom. With the Lustre Kings. Ages 18 and up. $18, $15 advance. 431-2201. Newport.
MUSIC - INDIE
Eric Sommer, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Free. 431-2201. Newport.
MUSIC - POP
Taken, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Harland Williams, 8 p.m. $22. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, 9572000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
ON STAGE - DANCE
Coppelia, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, Nunn Drive, Famous classic ballet, love story and comedy. Family-friendly. Family friendly. Reservations required. Presented by Ballet Theatre Midwest. Through May 16. 513-520-2334. Highland Heights.
Cork and Fork Cooking Class, 2 p.m. Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar, 2875 Town Center Blvd. Cooking demonstrations with wine pairings. Family friendly. $20. Reservations required. 426-1042. Crestview Hills.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Zumba Class, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Step-N-Out Studio, 721 Madison Road, Latin dance fitness party. First class free. Packages available. $10 drop-in, $5 class punch cards. 2912300. Covington.
FARMERS MARKET
LITERARY - BOOK CLUBS Cincinnati Orchid Society Book Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Yesterday’s Cafe & Tea Room, 264 Main St. Discussion of “The Orchid Thief,” presentation by Elaine Better and Larry Sanford. $17.95 for brunch. 5944832. Florence.
LITERARY - SIGNINGS
Deborah Kohl Kremer, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Kentucky Haus Artisan Center, 411 E. 10th St. Author discusses and signs “Images of America - Northern Kentucky Dixie Highway,” highlights lodging, dining, shopping and entertainment as well as showcases businesses of a bygone era. 261-4287. Newport.
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MUSIC - BENEFITS
John Denver Tribute Concert, 7 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Bar and concessions available. Music by the Friends With You Band. Benefits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. $25, $15 ages 12 and under. Reservations required. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
MUSIC - BLUES
Ricky Nye and the Paris Blues Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. Free. 491-8027; http://www.cheznora.com/. Covington.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Looney Tunage, 8 p.m. Notre Dame Academy, $28, $23; $18 ages 60 and up, $10 students. 431-6216; www.kyso.org. Park Hills. Butch Walker and the Black Widows, 9 p.m. With Locksley. Doors open at 8 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $15, $12 advance. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.
ELISE MANAHAN/STAFF
The Zinzinnati Bier Band and a couple of young fans celebrate Maifest last year. This year, the celebration will take place 511:30 p.m. Friday, May 14; noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 16, in Mainstrasse Village. Admission is free. The festival will have arts and crafts booths, German and international foods, music, a children’s play area, amusement rides and more. For more information, visit www.mainstrasse.org. S U N D A Y, M A Y 1 6
ANTIQUES SHOWS
MUSIC - ROCK
Saving Stimpy, 9:30 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, $3. 426-0490; www.savingstimpy.com. Fort Wright.
MUSIC - WORLD
Brother Dege, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Juney’s Lounge. Solo tour of fulllength album entitled “Folk Songs for the American Longhair.”. Ages 21 and up. Free. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Burlington Antique Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, More than 200 vendors with antiques and vintage collectibles. Early buying, 6-8 a.m. with $5 admission. $3, free ages 11 and under. Presented by Burlington Antique Show. 513-922-6847; www.burlingtonantiqueshow.com. Burlington.
FARMERS MARKET
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington.
FOOD & DRINK
Harland Williams, 7:30 p.m. $22. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
Wine Tasting, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Party Town, Free. 371-4466; www.partytownky.com. Florence.
ON STAGE - DANCE
Coppelia, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, Reservations required. 513-520-2334. Highland Heights.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
Annie Jr. 2 p.m. Boone County Main Library, $5-$7. 689-4303. Burlington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Gilligan’s Island: The Musical, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, $15, $12 seniors and students. 513-479-6783. Newport. The Wedding Singer, 8 p.m. Stained Glass Theatre, $17. 513-474-8711; www.footlighters.org. Newport. Spring Fling, 7:30 p.m. Shadowbox Cabaret, $20-$30. 957-7625; www.shadowboxcabaret.com. Newport. I’m Getting Murdered in the Morning, 7:30 p.m. St. Catherine of Siena Church, $15, $12 seniors and ages 17 and under. Registration required. 513-477-7324. Fort Thomas. There’s a Monster in my Closet, 2:30 p.m. Stephens Elementary, 5687 Hwy. 237. Musical by Stephens Drama Club. 334-4460; Burlington.
SHOPPING
Big Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Ockerman Middle School, 8300 U.S. 42, Parking lot. Benefits American Cancer Society. Presented by Schwan’s Relay for Life Team. 746-5449. Florence.
ON STAGE DANCE
Coppelia, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, Reservations required. 513-520-2334. Highland Heights.
SCHOOLS
Campbell County Night to Support Project Grad, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Laser Adventure, 55 Spiral Drive, Three hours of laser tag and glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Donations also accepted and welcome. Benefits Campbell County High School Project Grad. Family friendly. $15. 547-2741. Boone County. M O N D A Y, M A Y 1 7
EXERCISE CLASSES
Spring Into Health: Yoga, 6 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Learn basic postures and flows. Bring yoga mat. Ages 18 and up. $25 monthly. Reservations required. 342-2665. Burlington.
FARMERS MARKET
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington.
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BUSINESS CLASSES
Work Smart, Not Hard Workshop, 8 a.m.noon, PRISM, 809 Wrights Summit Parkway, PRISM Training Room. Learn to implement time management tools to increase productivity, reduce stress and begin your new journey to success you’ve always dreamed of. Family friendly. $99. Registration required. Presented by PRISM Consulting. 344-2731. Fort Mitchell.
HEALTH / WELLNESS
Older American Month Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Kentucky Area Development District, 22 Spiral Drive, Information, resources and health screenings from local organizations. Includes light refreshments, giveaways and door prizes. For seniors. Free. Presented by Northern Kentucky Area Agency on Aging. 283-1885; www.nkadd.org. Florence.
MUSIC - BLUES
Ricky Nye and Bekah Williams, 7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m. Chez Nora, 530 Main St. 4918027; http://www.cheznora.com/. C ovington. Original Wed Blues Jam, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave. Hosted by Dick and the Roadmasters award winning blues band. Burgers & Blues Dinner starts 6 p.m. 261-1029; www.mahoganyslive.com. Latonia.
MUSIC - CHORAL
Midday Musical Menu, 12:15 p.m. Music for Voice and Piano. Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Madison Ave. Free; $6 lunch available at 11:30 a.m. 431-1786. Covington.
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES Quilt Display and Talk, 7 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, View 30 heirloom quilts from the collections of Boone County residents Christine Godsey, Joyce Foley, Virginia Lainhart and the Dinsmore Homestead. Followed by “The History of Quilting” presentation by Christine Godsey. Free. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington. COMMUNITY DANCE
SwinGallery, 8 p.m.-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 9-11:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $5. 513290-9022; www.swingallery.com. Covington.
FARMERS MARKET
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington.
MUSEUMS
Creation Museum’s Petting Zoo, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Creation Museum, Included with admission: $21.95 ages 13-59, $16.95 ages 60 and up, $11.95 ages 5-12; $7 planetarium. 888-582-4253; www.creationmuseum.org. Petersburg.
MUSEUMS
Creation Museum’s Petting Zoo, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Creation Museum, Included with admission: $21.95 ages 13-59, $16.95 ages 60 and up, $11.95 ages 5-12; $7 planetarium. 888-582-4253; www.creationmuseum.org. Petersburg. T U E S D A Y, M A Y 1 8
ART CENTERS & ART MUSEUMS
Impressions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Exhibit is free. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Line Dancing, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Lookout Heights Civic Club, 1661 Park Road, Holly and Bernie Ruschman, instructors. Beginners welcome. $6, $3 for first-timers. 727-0904. Fort Wright.
FARMERS MARKET
Boone County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boone County Farmers Market, 5866101. Burlington.
HEALTH / WELLNESS PROVIDED
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden’s Zoo Babies shows off its newest additions through May 31, including a bongo, bonobo (pictured,) white handed gibbon, sand kittens, manatee and more. On Saturday-Sunday, May 15-16, Curious George sings, dances and plays games at the Wings of Wonder Theater. Barney visits for a Super-Dee-Duper Sing-Along Saturday, May 22. The zoo is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14; $9, ages 2-12; free, under 2. Call 513-281-4700 or visit www.cincinnatizoo.org.
Take Charge of Your Health, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Burlington Pharmacy Healthcare, 5555 North Bend Road, Information on staying healthy with local health experts and staff. $10. 5865700; www.burlingtonhealthcare.com. Burlington.
ERNEST COLEMAN/STAFF
The Butterfly Show at the Krohn Conservatory, Butterflies of Japan, moves into its second phase, with “Tanabata,” through June 1. The final, and third phase is “Otsukimi,” which runs June 2-20. Each distant time frame celebrates the arrival of a butterfly and a new floral exhibit that mimics a change of seasons. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission to the show is $6; $5, seniors; $4, under 17; free, ages 4 and under. Family packs, $20; unlimited admission pin, $10. Visit www.butterflyshow.com or call 513-421-5707.