FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - Many volunteers in Fort Thomas have been helping to put together the Smithsonian exhibit, "Journey Stories," this week at the Fort Thomas Community Center.  

The exhibit opens Saturday at noon with the Northern Kentucky Brotherhood performing at noon.  At 2:00 p.m. Diamond Head Bluegrass will also perform.  The music is free.  Some fascinating stories to go along with quilts and other family heirlooms are also being shared.  The exhibit is fascinating enough on its own, but the community contributions increase the interest.  
On Sunday the Hills of Kentucky Dulcimers will play at 2:00 p.m..

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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19) – Northern Kentucky University students awarded $5,525 in grants to six area nonprofits Thursday as part of the university’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project. The awards were made at a campus ceremony.

The student philanthropy project, now it in its 11th year, is designed to teach the principles of community stewardship by allowing students real-world opportunities to review grant requests and make awards. A typical class is responsible for awarding a minimum of $2,000.

“These classes teach philanthropy by letting the students ‘do’ philanthropy,” said Mark Neikirk, director of the NKU Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement, which houses the philanthropy project. “Along the way, our students learn that giving money isn’t a snap. Wise investment requires research and analysis to determine how a dollar invested will have the most impact. And the students take their obligation to invest for impact very seriously.”

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19) - Gospel music fans in Cincinnati are anticipating the return of renown singer, songwriter Bill Gaither and his Homecoming Friends, as they bring their inspirational music and message to the Bank of Kentucky Center at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights on Saturday, December 10, at 6:00pm for a Christmas music spectacular. 

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Bank of Kentucky Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets may be charged by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000. 

Earlier this year, their latest CD, "Greatly Blessed", was released by The Gaither Vocal Band, with its all-star line-up of Mark Lowry, Michael English, David Phelps, Wes Hampton as well as Gaither. The recording features Gospel classics, as well as inspiring melodies that audiences of all ages have embraced.