The Voice - November 2023

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East Row Historic District Christmas Tour & Tea: December 2-3, 1-7pm

Step back in time with the East Row Victorian Christmas Tour & Tea, the perfect way to experience the magic of the holiday season.

Christmas is coming and with it the much anticipated, annual East Row Historic District Christmas Tour & Tea. This year’s event on December 2-3, showcases our beautiful historic architecture and of course, the warm and welcoming community that makes the East Row so unique. 

The Winter Block Party will take place Saturday, December 2 at Hamlet Alley and Coaches Corner. Time: 6:30- 10:00 pm. Live music will be featured on Coaches’ stage, plus you’ll enjoy a food truck, outdoor tent, firepits and gas heaters to keep warm. Coaches will serve drink specials all night and Santa and his sleigh will be there – so bring the kids and grandchildren! Bonus: This will be a great opportunity for a special family photo op! 

Come join your neighbors,  friends & Christmas tour guests for some holiday cheer and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season! Jerry’s Jughouse, Coach's Corner, Pompillos, and O’Bryon’s will have food and holiday specials all weekend. Online link for tickets: https://eastrow.org/victorian-christmas-tour 

Thank you to the more than 200 residents who volunteer their time for the Block Party, and Christmas Tour & Tea each year.  

East Row Halloween: Spooky, Spunky and Fun

The votes have been counted! Tom Rose and Katlin Rust at 806 Monroe were the people’s choice as winners of this year’s inaugural Halloween home decorating contest. Their frightful display, pictured here, attracted a big crowd on Halloween night.

Fear, fog and friendly neighbors filled Kentucky’s 2nd largest historic district as we put on our frightening best again this year, showcasing a distinctive array of fun and jovial dark fare this autumn.

The East Row typically attracts hundreds of children and families from Newport and beyond. In fact, residents routinely report handing out 700-1,000 pieces of candy during trick-or-treat hours on Halloween night.

Ghouls got social at Jerry’s Jug House on Saturday the 28th for an evening of food and fun. 

Who doesn't like friendly competition and neighborly boasting?

To recognize all the hard work our neighbors put in decorating their houses for Halloween, we hosted the inaugural Eerie Row Historic District Halloween home decorating competition. Dressed to impress, homes were judged on the merits of both style and presentation. Neighbors cast their votes for favorite Halloween decorations on the listserv.

Congrats to the winners and boo-hoo to everyone else! 

If you missed the fun on Halloween night, be sure to view our video for a recap!

Enjoy the Holidays in the East Row

Tom’s legacy lives on. Tom Mitts Christmas Trees continues the tradition and spirit of Newport resident/artist Tom Mitts (6/16/1962-4/26/2017).

Step Back in Time at the Tom Mitts Christmas Tree Lot.

For many East Row residents, a visit to the Tom Mitts Christmas tree lot is a well-loved tradition. Located next to Peluso’s Market, you may want to park and enter behind the market from Dayton St.

If you are yearning for the nostalgia of the old-time Christmas tree lot, then this is your place! Smell the pine scent as you wander through the quality selection of trees sourced from the same supplier for more than 30 years.

Find Holiday Candy at Peluso’s Market.

While you’re at it, Peluso’s Market (where everything is down aisle 1) is a step back in time when it comes to Christmas nostalgia. Be sure to stop by this holiday season to enjoy old-time candy and great conversation.

Peluso’s Market is at 623 Monmouth.

Does Your Project Require a COA?

In order to preserve the integrity of Newport's Historic District, residents and businesses in the East Row, York Street, and Monmouth Street Business Districts must obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness for any exterior alterations of their property PRIOR to commencement of the work.  

  • Learn about the architecture of our neighborhood and how we preserve it in the comprehensive Architectural Guidelines document (90 pages of fascinating, historical information!).

If time you have questions, feel free to contact Historic Preservation Officer Scott Clark at 859.655.6347 or email Newport's Historic Preservation office. For more details, visit the Newport Historic Preservation website.

It’s a RUFF-LE. You can win big by supporting our Dog Park!

Thanks to all our supporters who help make our Dog Park a fun destination for our furry friends and family!

It’s raffle time at the Newport Dog Park! Make a donation and be entered for a chance to win one of the three baskets available! Community Donations help fund the Newport Dog Park.

  • Basket One: Two Club Level Tickets to the Bengals vs Browns Game- 2 $50 Concession tickets included!

  • Basket Two: New Riff Distillery Tour Gift Card, Applehead City Pet Gift Bag, Commonwealth Sanctuary Gift Card.

  • Basket Three: Music Salon GC, Newberry Brothers Coffee Shop & Prohibition Bar Gift Bag, Commonwealth Sanctuary Gift Card. 

Suggested Donations

$5 (1 entry), $30 (10 entries), $50 (25 entries), $100 (75 entries), $200 (150 entries), $250 (250 entries). 

To make a donation and be entered to win one of the baskets, follow the link below and choose Make a Donation.

Visit the dog park web page and make your donation today. Good luck in the raffle!

Thank you for your continued support for our community led, non-profit dog park. Your donations help keep the park running!

The Voice

Editor: Rory Sandhage

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