Mallory's Talking Kentucky, Again

For the bloggers poking at Mayor Mark Mallory's recent pitching - there's that word again - about events in Northern Kentucky, another came today. In a press release about three entertainment events this weekend, he again mentioned Newport's Italianfest and added Rivertown Breakdown, the sixth annual celebration of American roots music. It's Saturday night at the Southgate House. That's in Newport.

But the event benefits the June 16 River Sweep cleanup - of the Ohio River. Although most of the river's actually in Kentucky. But that's another issue.

“It is shaping up to be a fun weekend in the Cincinnati area with lots of different events planned all over the region,” the mayor said in a press release about three events, one of them in his city. “Anytime we can bring attention to the diverse and interesting activities that are going on in our region, it’s a very good thing.”

Here's the third event, which is actually happening in the city: Opera Dogs 2007, at Second Sunday on Main, Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine. Contest, starting at 11 a.m., include best kisser, best owner/dog look-a-like and best doggie diva costume.

Tuesday, Mallory rode in a Mustang GT around the track at Kentucky Speedway to promote a big NASCAR race there.