Calitri reports: ‘Sportstown USA’: Owensboro 2020 will see major events

Mark Calitri reports: ‘Sportstown USA’: Owensboro 2020 will see major events In 2004, Sports Illustrated named Owensboro “Kentucky’s Sportstown USA.”And the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau plans to highlight that designation in 2020.“We are determined to live up to the title of Kentucky No. 1 Sportstown,” Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention…

Black Stone Cherry & The Lacs

Get ready to rock and roll!  97XFest presents Black Stone Cherry and The LACS with Special Guest, The Josephines on Saturday, November 23 at the Owensboro Convention Center.  Fans are encouraged to come early for the 97XFest Live Battle of the Bands Pre-Party inside the Owensboro Convention Center Lobby from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,…

PBS to film bluegrass concert at Hall of Fame

If you were a lover of bluegrass music but hadn’t heard of Owensboro before, you sure have now!  PBS is coming to Owensboro to film a special program, “Masters of Bluegrass”, a concert headlined by The Del McCoury Band, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Sam Bush and other bluegrass stars, right in our very own…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: November 1-3

Escanabana in Da Moonlight at TWO Theatre Workshop of Owensboro will host six showings of this one-of-a-kind comedy!  Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2, enjoy this wacky show live at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Centre. Sunday Matinee begins at 2 p.m.  Escanaba in Da Moonlight tells the story of Michigan’s Soady family and their…

CVB creating ‘Storytellers’ program

There’s always something to do in Owensboro– spread the word!  Visit Owensboro is working to launch a special program they’re calling “Owensboro Storytellers”, a program to train frontline workers around Owensboro in hospitality and how to best share the city’s story with visitors.  Officials in Owensboro have worked hard to create an environment fun for…

Three Perfect Pizza Places in Owensboro

Toppings and crust and more topping, oh my! Owensboro is known for their BBQ, but not everyone knows about our unique pizza restaurants. From New York style to homemade to make-your-own, we have it all.  If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind pizza- Fetta is the way to go. They are known for their hometown feel…

Wild Kratts Live 2.0

Prepare for a WILD ride!  Young fans and their families are in store for adventure on the creature trail when the world-famous Kratt Brothers travel to the RiverPark Center on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m.!  Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Activate Creature Power!, the theatrical production starring Martin and Chris Kratt, will bring audiences along…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: October 25-27

Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Concert Welcome to the opening night of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra’s 54th season!  Enjoy the sounds of the symphony on Saturday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at the RiverPark Center.  Take an epic journey with Troy Quinn and the symphony as you listen to selections from Sparticus, Ben-Hur, and the TV show…

Mark Calitri announces major economic development news: Owensboro to see $400,000 impact in hosting state archery tournament

Mark Calitri announces major economic development news: Owensboro to see $400,000 impact in hosting state archery tournamentFor the first time, Owensboro has been selected to host the 2019 Kentucky Scholastic 3D Archery State Indoor Championship at the Owensboro Convention Center. This competition will bring in over 500 archers and their families from across the state…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: October 18-20

Della Mae in Concert Don’t miss your chance to see ROMP Festival favorite, Della Mae, at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on Saturday, October 19 at 7 p.m.!  Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated, Nashville-based, all-female string band reared in diverse musical styles, they are one of the most charismatic and engaging roots…