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Tree-planting event Saturday in desperate need

Volunteers planted almost 50 trees along sidewalks in the Austinburg neighborhood in April. Now it's Latonia's turn. COVINGTON, Ky. - A dozen reasons to help plant streetscape trees in Latonia on Saturday:  You like to dig in dirt.  You need exercise.  Moonrise doughnuts and Bean Haus coffee.  Mother Earth needs you.  Your neighbors are cool - ...

‘Touch a Truck’ showcases safety, service vehicles

COVINGTON, Ky. - There’s an obvious reason that the City of Covington’s “Touch a Truck” open house is being held on the vast parking lot of the Latonia Shopping Center.   Few other places in the City - if any - would be large enough.   The event, to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, will feature public safety and public service vehicles of all shapes, ...

Bluegrass music & making mosaics

COVINGTON, Ky. - Saturday in particular presents some tough choices in #LovetheCov this weekend.   Not whether to stay home or go out (that's an easy one) but where to go?   The fantastic DevouGrass ... or the Farmer's Market ... or some arts classes for personal fulfillment ... or a poignant reading by the amazing Richard Taylor?   Later that evening, do you wat...

Street music to street hockey (and a zip line)

COVINGTON, Ky. - Come Monday, a lot of people are going to be really tired.   From street music to street hockey to underground street art, there’s something for everyone in LoveTheCov this weekend.   Giant Jenga. Yoga. Human Foosball. Fashion photography. An urban living tour. Heavy metal. A new beer. Sketching lessons.   There really is too much for a sane person to do. &nbs...

Original art, Pumpkin ale & German brass

COVINGTON, Ky. - We sound like a broken record (side note: that image and saying need to be updated to reflect today’s world of modern technology), but we continue to be amazed at the sheer number of things to do each weekend in #LoveTheCov.   In fact, we’d have to hire a part-timer to work every Thursday putting together this list, were we determined to list every opportunity for...

WEEKEND: Lots of options to try something new

COVINGTON, Ky. - Sure, you knew about Oktoberfest and the Covington Farmers Market, but did you know that in Covington this weekend you could watch roller derby, attend a tattoo convention, and see a movie in a cemetery?   And then there’s a casting call, a book signing, pottery for beginners, yoga, an art exhibit opening, a music festival etc. etc.   Who knows what the skies will ...

Fireworks … and a whole lot more

COVINGTON, Ky. - The riverfront will explode with thundering booms and an aerial spectacle this weekend, with the annual Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks and Riverfest.   As usual, the fireworks will fly shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday from barges on the Ohio River, and there are plenty of places in Covington from where to watch them.   However, you should be aware of safety and traffic...

Riverfest rules for downtown, Devou in effect Sunday

COVINGTON, Ky. - Familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow will be put in place in the northern part of downtown Covington and Devou Park on Sunday as enormous crowds flock to the riverfront to watch the annual Labor Day weekend fireworks.   The rules address issues like road closures, parking, alcohol, skateboards, and glass containers and are similar to those ...

Who needs ice? It’s hockey time

COVINGTON, Ky. - This weekend in #LoveTheCov will see a new sports tournament, a new brew, and a new weekly yoga class in a pretty relaxing location.   Oh, and Saturday will be a great time to visit the Farmers Market, because the crops are coming in.   Hockey comes to the Cov It’s rink time in Covington ... in a manner of speaking.   The Covington Street Hockey League is hold...

Music, markets and more

COVINGTON, Ky. - If you like listening to a band while you sip, there are plenty of places to do that in #LovTheCov this weekend, with concerts downtown, in MainStrasse Village and in.   There’s theater too, and a used book sale, and a fancy brunch where you can bring your dog, and a work event on a bike trail.   And, as usual, get your fresh vegetables and dozens of other things a...
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