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Northern Kentucky EVENTS from June 10-14, 2008

Newport on the Levee

ITALIAN FEST

Free to public.  17th annual Italian Fest is the region's largest authentic Italian festival!  Features authentic Italian food, live Italian music performed by entertainers from around the nation, a pizza eating contest, a cooking contest, games, harbor cruises, rides, fireworks and more in a community environment.

EVENT HOURS: Thurs (8pm-11pm); Fri (5pm-11pm); Sat (11am-11pm); Sun (noon-9pm)

Location: Newport Festival Park, Newport on the Levee (along the Ohio River), Newport, KY

Phone: 859-292-3666 

FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB

Recently named as one of the “10 comics to watch” of 2007 by Daily Variety, comedian Jo Koy continues to raise his fame and stature in the comedy and entertainment world.  Jo Koy received his highest honor after his performance on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show.

Location: Newport on the Levee  One Levee Way, Suite 3124 Newport, KY 41071

Phone: (859) 957-2000

Website:  www.funnyboneonthelevee.com 

NEWPORT AQUARIUM

Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in one million gallons of fresh and salt water. Named the No. 1 aquarium in the Midwest in the Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide in 2004, this state-of-the-art facility is open to the public 365 days a year.

HOURS:  Sunday-Friday (9am-7pm) ; Saturday (9am-9pm)  Up to two kids get in free with each adult paying full price.  Strollers welcome during family hours.

Phone: (859) 261-7444 

SHADOWBOX CABARET- www.shadowboxcabaret.com  (859) 957-7625 

CLADDAGH IRISH PUB- www.claddaghirishpubs.com  (859) 581-8888 

AMC NEWPORT 20 THEATRES- www.newportonthelevee.com  (859) 261-8100 

Other Areas in Northern Kentucky Area  

CINCINNATI  REDS

Come see the Cincinnati Reds take on the St Louis Cardinals or the Boston Redsox.

EVENT HOURS: Wed (7:10pm); Thurs (7:10pm); Fri (7:10pm); Sat (3:55pm); Sun (1:15pm)

Location: Newport Festival Park, Newport on the Levee (along the Ohio River), Newport, KY

Phone: 859-292-3666  

PARTY IN THE PARY June 11, 2008

Free to public.  After-work, socializing extravaganza at Yeatman's Cove Park, Cincinnati.  Enjoy live music, cold beverages and food concessions.

EVENT HOURS: 5:30-10:30pm.

Location: Yeatman's Cove Park, Pete Rose Way & Eggleston, Cincinnati riverfront, OH

Phone: 513-579-3100 

GOLFING

AJ Jolly Golf Course- (859) 635-2106

Flagg Springs Golf Course- (859) 635-2170

Devou Park Course- (859) 431-8030 

AMUSEMENT PARKS/ ATTRACTIONS

Kings Island- http://visitkingsisland.com/#actions

Coney Island- http://www.coneyislandpark.com/

The Beach Waterpark- www.thebeachwaterpark.com  

Florence Freedom- www.florencefreedom.com