Northern Kentucky

ARTS & CULTURE
Northern Kentucky arts enthusiasts benefit from the
region’s proximity to Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Pops,
which also performs as the Cincinnati Symphony
Orchestra, and presents a diverse array of musical
styles. The Pops was founded in 1977, and just since
1980, the Orchestra has sold 10 million recordings
around the globe.
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra photo
‘We rival Chicago, New York and LA’
Northern Kentucky’s cultural scene is heavy in festivals and special events
BY KATHIE STAMPS
WHERE there are people, there
is art – which then closes a
virtuous circle by attracting
more people.
In the arts, there are always elements
of blending and harmonizing – textures
and colors, sounds and movements,
phrases and rhythms. And when people
come together to blend and bond,
communities grow stronger. Add in
organizations with overlapping visions
and a collaborative spirit, and the quality
of life in an entire area like Northern
Kentucky can explode with positivity.
“We rival Chicago, New York and
Los Angeles in terms of visual arts and
museums,” said Linda Antus, president/
CEO of the Regional Tourism Network. “We
index so high in festivals and special events.”
A 2005 collaboration between the
Convention and Visitors Bureaus of
Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati
The bank of the Ohio River lends itself to prime
festival locations, including popular attractions like
Newport Oktoberfest.
70 The Lane Report’s Northern Kentucky Market Review 2017 lanereport.com