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Community Recorder
April 15, 2010
THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD F R I D A Y, A P R I L 1 6
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Congressional Art Show, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Top artwork from high school students in the 4th Congressional District of KY on display. Winning piece displayed in our nation’s Capitol in Washington, D.C. Free. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. 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.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
John Waite, 7:30 p.m. Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St. Grand Ballroom. Includes dinner buffet at 6 p.m. English rock singer and musician. $70 stage front, $60 VIP, $50 reserved, $40. Reservations required. 4918000; www.rwatickets.com. Newport. Gil Mantera’s Party Dream, 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $13, $10 advance. 431-2201; www.ticketweb.com. Newport. Here Come the Mummies, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Funk/R&B band. Members of group come on stage dressed in mummy attire. Ages 18 and up. $15. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7:30 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Directed by Bill Gemmer and features John Von Ohlen. 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
MUSIC - ROCK
The Ataris, 7 p.m. With Pilot around the Stars and Rosemary Device. Mad Hatter, 620 Scott Blvd. Indiana pop-punk band. $10. 2912233; cincyticket.com. Covington. 4th Day Echo, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. DJ continues until 2 a.m. Guys ‘n’ Dolls Restaurant and Nightclub, 4210 Alexandria Pike, $5. 4414888. Cold Spring. Pulse 8, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Comedy for a Cause, 8 p.m. Drawbridge Inn Hotel, 2477 Royal Drive, Doors open 6:30 p.m. Comedy by Terry Foster, Shelley Iker and Cathy Youtsey-Halloran. Heavy hors d’oeuvres provided and cash bar available. Music by Robby Meeks. Dancing begins 10 p.m. Benefits The Chelsea Schweinefuss Fund, The Jeff Rennekamp Fund, The Peggy Foster Memorial Fund and Chicks & Chucks, Inc. $25. Tickets required by April 10. Presented by Chicks & Chucks, Inc. 513-8416756; www.chicksandchucks.org. Fort Mitchell.
ON STAGE - STUDENT THEATER
Once Upon a Mattress, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Campbell County High School, 909 Camel Crossing, Auditorium. Grown-up modern twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea.”. $9. Reservations recommended. Presented by Campbell County High School Drama. Through April 18. 635-4161, ext. 1146; www.showtix4u.com. Alexandria.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Bury the Dead, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd. Six slain soldiers arise from graves and refuse to be buried, inciting international intrigue. With the UC College-Conservatory of Music Department of Drama. Talkback session follows performance. $18, $16 members, $14 students. Through April 24. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
Bye Bye Birdie, 8 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, Nunn Drive, Tony Award-winning musical comedy tells story of rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. $12, $11 NKU faculty, staff, alumni, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 student. Presented by Northern Kentucky University Theatre and Dance. Through April 25. 572-5464; www.nku.edu/~theatre. Highland Heights. The Garden of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, 7:30 p.m. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St. Featuring Playhouse’s Touring Company. Free-flowing adaptation of the Kipling classic, a comedy about sharing and cooperation. Part of Playhouse Off the Hill Series. Ages 4 and up. $5. Presented by Playhouse in the Park. 513-688-8400. Covington.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sweet Adeline Regional Competition, 2 p.m. Quartet competition. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd. Barbershop harmony competition for women choruses and quartets. $30. Presented by Sweet Adelines International. Through April 17. 513-554-2648; www.sai-region4.org. Covington. S A T U R D A Y, A P R I L 1 7
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Tandem Squares, 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Pluslevel Western-style square dance club for experienced dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427. Covington. Tri State County Animal Response Team Volunteer Meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, Sutton Rankin Law Building, 130 Dudley Road, Discuss disaster preparedness and evacuating with your pets and informing potential volunteers of state laws and activation process to respond to disaster or emergency. Free. Presented by Tri State County Animal Response Team. 513-702-8373; www.tristatecart.com. Edgewood.
COMMUNITY DANCE
Links & Lace Dance Club Dinner/Dance, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Metropolitan Club, 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd. Cocktail hour and cash bar 6-7 p.m. Dinner and big band music 7 p.m. Attire is semi-formal to formal. Couple: $225 three dances, $170 tow dances, $85 dance. Registration required a week before dance. Presented by Links & Lace Dance Club. 513-553-7349. Covington.
LECTURES
A Night with the Stars, 8 p.m. Thomas More College Science Lecture Hall, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Dr. Wes Ryle discusses composition and inner workings of a star and numerous variety of stars. Followed by telescope viewing at observatory, weather permitting. Free. Presented by Thomas More College. 341-5800. Crestview Hills.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Shop ‘til you drop... 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Audiobooks, movies, music and more. Adult hardcover books $1 and paperbacks twenty five to fifty cents each. Children’s books and magazines available. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
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MUSIC - BENEFITS
All the Way from Memphis, 8 p.m. With Gary Burbank, the Sonny Moorman Group, Long Tall Deb & the Drifter Kings and 12elve 8ight. Doors open 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Benefits Play It Forward. $8. 491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.
MUSIC - BIG BAND
Big Band Swing Dance Music, 7:30 p.m.11 p.m. York St. Cafe, 738 York St. Seventeen piece swing and dance band. $10. 380-0032; http://www.yorkstonline.com/. Newport.
MUSIC - BLUES
Ricky Nye and Brian Aylor, 9 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. Junie’s Lounge. Ages 21 and up. Free. 431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com. Newport.
MUSIC - CONCERTS
Will Kimbrough Band, 8:30 p.m. With the Tillers. Doors open at 8 p.m. Southgate House, 24 E. Third St. $15, $12 advance. Presented by JBM Promotions, Inc. 4312201; www.magus.musictoday.com. Newport.
MUSIC - COUNTRY
Renagades, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. KJ’s Pub, 2379 Buttermilk Crossing, Free. 344-1413. Crescent Springs. Cef Michael Band, 10 p.m. Peecox II, 12200 Madison Pike, 356-1440; www.myspace.com/cefmichaelband. Independence.
MUSIC - JAZZ
New Sleepcat Band, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
PROVIDED
The Remains, pictured, will perform at a Benefit Dance from 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, April 17, at Shimmers Ballroom, 1939 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright. The benefit is for the medical expenses of Helena Schmidt, an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy. There will also be a cash bar; bring your own snacks. Casual dress is appropriate and the event is for those 21 and up. Admittance is $10. Call 282-7198 or e-mail connieraabe@yahoo.com. S U N D A Y, A P R I L 1 8
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Southern Stars Square Dance Club, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Family Friendly dances open to experienced western style square dancers and line dancers. $5. Presented by Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation. 513-929-2427; www.so-nkysdf.com. Covington.
LITERARY - LIBRARIES
Shop ‘til you drop... 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Books sold by the pound. Boone County Main Library, 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSIC - ROCK
Corner Pocket, 10 p.m. Peecox, 635 Donaldson Highway, 342-7000. Erlanger.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Meltdown, 7 p.m. Leapin Lizard Gallery, 726 Main St. With comedian Bridget McManus and a DJ. Ages 21 and up. $45 VIP, comedian and DJ; $35 comedian and DJ; $12 DJ. 581-2728. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Bury the Dead, 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $18, $16 members, $14 students. 957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington. Bye Bye Birdie, 8 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, $12, $11 NKU faculty, staff, alumni, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 student. 572-5464; www.nku.edu/~theatre. Highland Heights. A Modern Tale of Sibling Rivalry and Rage!, 8 p.m. Monmouth Theatre, $8. 6559140; www.finalactproductions.com. Newport. Hansel and Gretel, 2 p.m. Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Blvd. Follow Hansel and Gretel as they sing, dance and discover the truth about the dear old lady in that gingerbread cottage. All ages. Part of Adventure Club. Free. Registration required. Presented by ArtReach. 962-4060. Covington.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sweet Adeline Regional Competition, 2 p.m. A cappella chorus competition. Northern Kentucky Convention Center, $30. 513-5542648; www.sai-region4.org. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Sunday Jazz in the Afternoon, 4:30 p.m. The Royal Palm Orchestra. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. Through April 25. 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Bye Bye Birdie, 3 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, $12, $11 NKU faculty, staff, alumni, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 student. 572-5464; www.nku.edu/~theatre. Highland Heights.
RECREATION
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night, 5 p.m. Shimmers, 1939 Dixie Highway, Includes Shimmers gift certificate prizes. Free. 426-0490. Fort Wright. M O N D A Y, A P R I L 1 9
MOM’S CLUBS Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting, 9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. First Church of Christ, 6080 Camp Ernst Road, For mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten. Family friendly. $23.95 registration per year. Reservations required. 620-9191; www.freewebs.com/fccmops. Burlington. ON STAGE - COMEDY
Fireplace Comedy, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Bean Haus, 640 Main St. Open-mic night for area comedians. Family friendly. Free. Through Jan. 17. 431-2326. Covington.
SPECIAL EVENTS
CincyMLM Anniversary Party, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St. Free. Presented by Cincy MomsLikeMe.com. cincinnati@momslikeme.com; http://cincinnati.momslikeme.com. Newport.
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SPORTS-REGISTRATIONS & TRYOUTS
Cincinnati Falcons Practices, 6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Semi-pro football team recruiting. Ages 18 and up. Must pay fee, provide own equipment and purchase uniform once on team. Games played Saturday nights at 7 p.m. with two practices per week. Free. 496-3211; www.cincinnatifalcons.us. Covington. W E D N E S D A Y, A P R I L 2 1
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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. EDUCATION
Hex Squares, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Promenade Palace, 3630 Decoursey Pike, Western square dance club specializing in hexagon style for experienced dancers. $5. 513-9292427. Covington.
Incorporating Healthy Lifestyle Changes Into Your Life, 2 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky, 513 Madison, Learning how to manage stress reduces the risk of onset mental and other underlying medical illnesses. Free. Registration required. 431-1077; www.mhanky.org. Covington.
EXERCISE CLASSES
MUSIC - CONCERTS
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Spring Into Health: Sit and Be Fit, 7 p.m. Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Exercise from a chair. Class utilizes bands, balls and small weights to help improve range of motion. Ages 18 and up. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
MUSIC - BLUES
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 Cello. Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Madison Ave. Free; $6 lunch available at 11:30 a.m. 431-1786. Covington.
Self Diploma Presents: Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli + Hi Tek), 8 p.m. With J Cole. Doors open 7 p.m. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave. Rap artists. $20. 491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com. Covington.
MUSIC - JAZZ
Lee Stolar Trio, 7 p.m. Dee Felice Cafe, 529 Main St. 261-2365; www.deefelice.com. Covington.
ON STAGE - COMEDY
Jo Koy, 8 p.m. Dinner available. $15. Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Comedian. 957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
ON STAGE - THEATER
Bury the Dead, 7:30 p.m. Sign language interpreting and close captioning available. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $18, $16 members, $14 students. 9571940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington. Bye Bye Birdie, 8 p.m. NKU Corbett Auditorium, $12, $11 NKU faculty, staff, alumni, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 student. 572-5464; www.nku.edu/~theatre. Highland Heights.
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ART EXHIBITS
The London Police Ride Again, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. The BLDG, Free. 491-4228; www.bldgrefuge.com. Covington.
BUSINESS CLASSES
Work Smart, Not Hard Workshop, 8 a.m.11 a.m. 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 have always dreamed of. $99. Registration required. Presented by PRISM Consulting. Through May 19. 344-2731; www.prismsuccess.com. Fort Mitchell. PROVIDED
The Burlington Antique Show will have its first show of the 2010 season Sunday, April 18. The show will take place at the Boone County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early buying will also be available from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The cost to enter the show is $5 before 8 a.m. and $3 after 8 a.m. It is free for children ages 11 and under. Future antique shows will take place on the third Sunday of each month through October. For more information, visit www.burlingtonantiqueshow.com or call 513-922-6847. The Boone County Fairgrounds are located at 5819 Idlewild Road in Burlington.
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. Presented by H & B Dance Co. 727-0904. Fort Wright.
PROVIDED
Kings Island opens for the season on Saturday, April 17, with its newest attraction, Planet Snoopy. The collection of “Peanuts”-themed rides for all ages include four children’s roller coasters, a live stage show and Peanuts’ characters’ meet and greets. Pictured is the “Race for Your Life Charlie Brown” ride. The park has another new ride, Boo Blasters on Boo Hill, an interactive family attraction. Hours for Saturday, April 17, are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the park closed Sunday. The park re-opens Friday, April 23 for weekend operation. Daily operation begins May 21. Go to www.visitkingsisland.com. for ticket prices.