Photo: ©Chris Stegner - BluegrassPhotography.Net Happy 4th of July, Fort Thomas! Here's a photo recap of the festivities this past weekend! Many thanks to everyone who shared their photos with us and thank you to photographer Chris Stegner of bluegrassphotography.net for allowing us to share his great work.
Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Despite the sporadic rain, today’s Flea in the Fort drew a happy (albeit sometimes soggy) crowd for its dozens of vendors, live music from Kryst Kruer, West Sixth Brewing, food trucks and more. Locals and visitors, some with dogs in tow, enjoyed perusing the wares that local food vendors... Continue Reading →
Free music festival returns enters its 22nd season. Iconic ‘90s alternative rock band, Toad the Wet Sprocket, has been announced as the headliner for the 2026 Merchants & Music festival in Fort Thomas, KY and will be performing on Saturday, September 19 at 9 p.m.. Toad the Wet Sprocket has been a defining force in... Continue Reading →
Story and photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Music was in the air as hundreds visited the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Library tonight for the annual Art After Hours event. A celebration of the Adult Summer Reading finale, it featured local artists as well as the library's Tiny Art Show. The Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra kept toes tapping... Continue Reading →
Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Homegrown on Haubner Hill is the brainchild of Angie King. Located in California, Kentucky, this flower farm has been bringing smiles to hundreds who visit for U-Pick flowers, photography sessions, workshops and more. You may have met King at Flea-in-the Fort or at other area markets. I visited Homegrown... Continue Reading →
By Jessie Eden, Founder of Good News NKY Editor's Note: Do you have an organization or business you feel that our readers would like to learn about? Email goodnewsnky@gmail.com Cheerios. Old milk bottles. String cheese. So. Many. Crumbs. A child's carseat can sometimes be its' own little horror movie set. You tell yourself that you... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Harlan Hubbard (1900–1988) will always be connected to Fort Thomas and remembered for his art, travels, and writing. Bellevue-born Hubbard studied in New York City and later at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He settled in Fort Thomas in 1919, where he built a house for his mother and himself, a rental... Continue Reading →
Enjoy art, music and food at the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch Library on Friday, July 24 from 7-9 p.m.. Summer is drawing to a close and that means it is time for the annual Adult Summer Reading finale-Art After Hours. This year, the event will showcase 10 different artists: Sharmon Davidson, Jerry Warner, Ruthie Wyman, Kathleen... Continue Reading →
Editor’s Note: In our May issue, we shared part one of this article written by contributor Mike Leising. Thomas then trounced Hood in a surprise attack at Peachtree Creek. Hood and Thomas faced off again in the Battle of Nashville. If Hood prevailed, there would be nothing stopping him from marching on to the Ohio... Continue Reading →
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) has announced its much-anticipated schedule of this summer’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park tour, featuring the favorite comedy Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare directed by CSC’s Robert Carlon Stimmel. Between July 14 and September 6, over 40 parks across the tri-state area will host free performances in Hamilton, Warren,... Continue Reading →
