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FIERCE: Video Screening Debut: Wednesday, March 29- 6:00 PM at Newport High School 900 East 6th Street Newport, KY Music by William Menefield, Libretto by Sheila Williams Four teenage girls gather for a workshop on writing an effective college essay. The teacher asks, “Tell me who you are,” prompting each young woman to share her story. One mourns the loss of a special friend, while another hides behind her popularity. The third feels constrained by her parents’ expectations, and the last faces a troubled homelife. Despite the chorus of trolls that taunts them, the girls unite, embarking on a transformative journey toward empowerment and self-assurance. With authenticity and sensitivity, Northern Kentucky-based novelist Sheila Williams interviewed local teens to inspire the opera’s libretto, while Cincinnati native William Menefield employs jazz, modern, and classical music styles in its high-energy score. ADMISSION IS FREE! (Donations accepted for Newport High School Drama Program)

Special Passport Application Acceptance Event! On Saturday, April 1, from 8 am to 11:45 am, our Red Bank Auto Title office (3370 Red Bank Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227) will be open for a special Passport Event! No appointments needed. Standard passport fees required, see below. Get your passport photo and submit your application all in one day! Passports take 8-11 weeks for routine processing. Passport Book* Fees: Age 16 and over (valid for 10 years): $130 Age 15 and under (valid for 5 years): $100Passport Card** Fees: Age 16 and over (valid for 10 years): $30 Age 15 and under (valid for 5 years): $15Clerk of Court Fees: Service Fee per application: $35 Photo service: $15

Easter decor should be happy and bright, and you shouldn't have to break the bank in order to create a festive table. So here are a few ideas to decorate your Easter buffet or dining table. 1. To a simple glass cloche, add mini, plastic Easter eggs, and one large sized ceramic egg for a punch of color. 2. In Ball jars, fill halfway with jelly beans or pastel M&M's. Add a glass votive with a candle inside. Also, get festive plastic eggs to fill with jelly beans for kids' place settings. 3. In a large glass container, place a skinny vase filled with water. Then, create layers, like a trifle around the vase. Alternate an Easter basket grass layer and then a plastic egg layer, and then repeat until you reach the top. Inside the glass vase in the center, add fresh cut flowers cut to size.

Easter should be a time for gathering--family, food, and fun! Here are a couple of drink ideas to make your Easter brunch a simple, hassle free success! Kids Easter Floats: 1. In a glass, add two scoops of strawberry ice cream. 2. Add a splash of strawberry lemonade, and then slowly add Sprite. 3. Garnish with whipped cream and Easter sprinkles. 4. Add a straw threaded with peeps for some extra whimsy. Adult Easter Mimosas: 1. To a fluted glass, fill halfway with strawberry lemonade. 2. Fill the rest of the way with brut champagne or prosecco. 3. Slice a small slit into a peep, and add to the rim for an extra sweet garnish.