Whether you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or not, be proud of who YOU are and your support for LGBT equality this Covington Night OUT!
By: Michael Connett
Date and Time: Saturday, 8-2pm
Location: Goebel Park in Mainstrasse at 6th and Philadelphia Streets, Covington
A Short Description of the Event: Fall is coming and this Festival is the last chance for you to come out and buy farm-grown food from the Covington Farmer's Market until next season. The Farmer's Market committee is celebrating its last 2011 hurrahby inviting all of this past season's line-up of musicians back to play a day-long encore. While you are dancing, create a pumpkin painting just before Halloween, and make sure to visit the farmers selling their wares.
Whatever your age, this is an event you do not want to miss!!! With a lineup of great entertainment, artsy vendors and frivolity of all sorts, this festival is unique to the area and sure to put a smile on your face!! Be sure to arrive in time for the Foot Parade led by a horsedrawn carriage carrying the Fairy Princess at 3 pm. The Wee Folk Fairy Fest invites visitors to tour the Mainstrasse area as a portal from the fairy realm; the concept of the Festival is based on the imaginative notion that for one day a year, Mainstrasse opens a portal from the Fairy World where Fairies and other magical beings come through to play with humans. Visitors are encouraged to indulge in Fancy dress and each year more and more creative apparel is visible at the Fest! The Parade is led by a nominated Queen of the Fairies, and both adults and children in costume walk around the promenade islands together, following the horse-drawn carriage that carries the Queen.
Last year over 800 queer and queer allies came out in one night to spread the message that Covington will not tolerate hate and especially hate-motivated violence in our community. We are continuing to support that message in 2011. This time, though, we're expanding the event to include: Speak Out! Sing Out! Act Out!
Covington’s Night Out Queer Art/Music Showcase Think drag, choral, indie, folk, and comedy on an outdoor stage with an indoor exhibit and film screening. + food + drink + pride + solidarity!
The final line-up with be posted soon!
--CONFIRMED--
Zella Whelms
Wonky Tonk
SpookyQs
**Supported by The Center for Great Neighborhoods**
Following the showcase, we will encourage people to proudly walk down Pike St. and check out the special events occurring at each of the participating bars.
Covington’s Night Out Queer Art/Music Showcase Think drag, choral, indie, folk, and comedy on an outdoor stage with an indoor exhibit and film screening. + food + drink + pride + solidarity!
The final line-up with be posted soon!
--CONFIRMED--
Zella Whelms
Wonky Tonk
SpookyQs
**Supported by The Center for Great Neighborhoods**
Following the showcase, we will encourage people to proudly walk down Pike St. and check out the special events occurring at each of the participating bars.
Date and Time: Friday, October 7, 2010 6-10pm
Location: Various venues and locations located throughout downtown Covington
The City's businesses and galleries open their doors to you and hosts Covington's biggest Galllery Hop of the year. Renaissance Covington is the sponsor for this year's event and
The Center for Great Neighborhoods (CGN) is hosting a screening of the seminal urban arts film Style Wars. The free event will also include performances from Elementz who will be providing a live street art installation, a DJ spinning old school hip hop, possible breakdancing, and beer; the AEC is hosting its opening of curator Dan Doerger's performance-as-art exhibition, and there will be special exhibitions listed throughout the city. Join us for a jam-packed pedestrian friendly downtown event.
Date and Time: Sunday, October 9, 2011 11am - 5pm
Location: 7th Street between Washington and Madison Avenues
Now in its Seventh year, the Art Off Pike Annual Street Arts Festival is Covington's oldest public Arts street festival and is bringing together a wide variety of artists whose works will be on display and for sale amongst an urban setting in the heart of Covington's downtown. As people discover the artwork presented by the artist booths lining the streets, children are invited to take part in 'Picasso's Playground', a kid's cornucopia of art activities hosted by local Arts non-profit organizations. Food vendors Taste of Belgium and Lime will be present to offer their tasty treats. Don't miss this event! This year's main sponsor is the Carol Ann & Ralph V Haile US Bank Foundation. www.artoffpike.org
Date and Time: Saturday, October 15, 3-10pm
Location: Sixth Street Promenade in Mainstrasse, Covington
Didn't know that Kentucky produces amazing wine? This festival is for you! The event is in its fourth year at this location and has doubled attendance each year, with approximate attendance of 2,000 in 2010. The event can be described as a high-end street festival and wine tasting located in the heart of Mainstrasse that showcases approximately 15 Kentucky vintners as well as a variety of local Artists and independent Crafters. This year, the event is partnering with Full Spectrum to emphasize the celebration of Artists and the creative elements of wine making. It is a nice atmosphere to do so as a wine tasting is the perfect compliment to Art! There will also be live music and high-end food vendors at the event throughout the day.
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MONDAY ROCKtober 17th: A Northern Kentucky CommUNITY Event for Hungry & Homeless @ Madison Avenue Christian Church, 6 - 8 PM
"Come, Remember, Respond!"
Memorial Service with Music by NKY Brotherhood and Harpist, Diane Schneider. Donations accepted at the event to help the NKY Emergency Cold Shelter and other local agencies: Blankets, Gloves, Socks, Hygiene items and non-perishable food and goods.
Followed by Outdoor Food & Music plus Activities for kids!
Presented by The NKY Hungry & Homeless Committee. For more info contact Vicky Bauerle @ Catholic Charities 859-581-8974 or vbauerle@covingtoncharities.org
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Date/Time: October 23, 12-5pm, Parade 2:30pm
Location: Goebel Park, Mainstrasse, Covington
What is a better combination than Art and Dogs?! The 10th Annual Pawrade Festival welcomes your furry friend dressed up as this year's theme: Art! The Festival starts at noon with doggie games, vendors, rescue groups, canine snacks and human goodies, including Yankee Doodle Deli tasty spicy pretzels. DJ Shirley will be there to keep the toes tapping and the tails wagging. The Pawrade kicks off at 2:30 through the Mainstrasse Promenade with a costume contest to follow. The theme, famous artist and art works, will surely inspire some interesting renditions of Wegman and Huneck. Bring the pups to bob for hot dogs or the kids to get their face painted like their favorite pooch, the Pawrade is an event for the whole family.
Full Spectrum, now in its third successful year, was created by the City of Covington as a means to provide a platform for all Artistic mediums to be celebrated and promoted, emphasizing the City's strong support of the Arts. The event attracts approximately 9,000 people to the downtown core including Mainstrasse and has approximately 500 individual artists participating or represented, 400 volunteers, and 200 businesses and venues represented or participating. Full Spectrum draws its resources from the region and aims to bring activity to the Covington downtown urban core. Visit the website for more information. The event is sponsored by Center for Great Neighborhoods, the City of Covington, Carol Ann & Ralph V Haile US Bank Foundation, Wells Fargo, Mainstrasse Village Association, Crest Graphics, place matters, Cincinnati World Cinema, Renaissance Covington, Doors of Mainstrasse, Children Inc., Baker Hunt, Fuel Cincinnati, Cincinnati World Cinema, Elementz, AEC, NKY Vintners Association, Party Source, Serenity Funeral Home , Strasse Dog and Dirty Feet Pet Care. Very Special Thanks to all of the unmentioned supporters and volunteers of Full Spectrum. |
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