This weekend, the annual Dickens Christmas event returns to Covington's court square. Organized by the Covington Downtown Merchants Association, the event is based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and will feature characters from the beloved story milling about with the guests. It will take place from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Dickens Christmas will take place on the square this weekend
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There are plans in the works to ask for the removal of Covington’s Confederate statue
With his sword drawn, he’s been standing in memory of Confederate soldiers for more than a century. But will he be proudly standing 100 years from now? Not if Matthew Pryor has anything to say about it. “I think it represents a painful past, it brings a lot of ill feelings back,” he said. “I think it needs to go.” Pryor was one of the organizers of the Unity Walk in Covington … [Read more...] about There are plans in the works to ask for the removal of Covington’s Confederate statue
Five things you need to know about this Saturday’s Chocolate Tour
Saturday the Chocolate Tour returns to downtown Covington. Here’s what you need to know about the county’s sweetest event. The Chocolate Tour has become a Covington tradition The eighth annual event will take place on Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the square. The tour is hosted by the Covington Economic Development Corp. The tour is bigger than ever before This year … [Read more...] about Five things you need to know about this Saturday’s Chocolate Tour
Jingle & Mingle kicks off the Christmas Open House on the square
It’s already starting to look a lot like Christmas on the Covington Square. Now in its 20th year, the annual Christmas open house will begin Thursday with a Jingle & Mingle ladies’ night out. “Everyone is getting everything out for Christmas,” said Lisa Keith, co-owner of Court Square Antiques. “The stores look like they’re going to be packed with a lot of Christmas decor … [Read more...] about Jingle & Mingle kicks off the Christmas Open House on the square
