Bluegrass Now! Concert

PBS is coming to Owensboro to film a special program called Bluegrass Now!, featuring some of the best all-stars in bluegrass music!    The concert is set for December 19 at 7 p.m. right in our very own Woodward Theatre at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum.  This live show will be headlined…

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Po Ramblin’ Boys The 2019 Fall Bluegrass Series comes to an end on November 30 at the highly anticipated season finale featuring the Po Ramblin’ Boys!  Celebrate the end of another season of rompin’ and stompin’ at 7 p.m. at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum.  The Po Ramblin’ Boys are known for their…

Hall of Fame lands national PBS concert recording

In 2020, PBS will broadcast a historic concert featuring a range of up-and-coming and hall-of-fame bluegrass artists in an upcoming special called Bluegrass Now! The event, celebrating 75 years of the musical genre, will be filmed at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum on December 19.  This unique opportunity comes after Brand USA…

O.Z. Tyler Making John Wayne Bourbon

Yep, that John Wayne. The Duke, the greatest cowboy of them all.  He has a bourbon and man it tastes good.  So, what’s this partnership all about?  Well, Owensboro’s O.Z. Tyler, one of the most innovative bourbon distilleries in the world has been selected to craft Duke Spirits’ bourbon and rye.  But wait, it gets better. …

HOF drew more than 35,000 in first year

If you have yet to visit the new state-of-the-art Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum, you’re missing out! In its first year that ended on October 18, the museum saw over 35,000 visitors from 47 states and 15 other countries.  Crowds flocked to the new facility for the variety of exciting new entertainment events,…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: November 22-24

Christmas Parade The 2019 Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade is Saturday, November 23 at 4:30 p.m.!  The theme for this year’s Christmas parade is “Christmas Memories” with an expected 120 floats and other entries, making it the first and the largest Christmas parade in the tristate area. Vendors, Christmas floats, music and even Santa Claus will…

Shop Owensboro 2019

Why stress over Black Friday chaos and Cyber Monday stress when you can Shop Owensboro!  Shop Owensboro encourages people to shop at local businesses on November 30, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  This day is dedicated to supporting the many small businesses and their owners around Owensboro and offering local shoppers some amazing deals!   Join…

Airport receives makeover through CYP partnership

With renovations taking off, the Owensboro Airport is ready for the runway!  The Chamber of Young Professionals along with Visit Owensboro partnered with the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport to give the terminal a special makeover.  A recent reveal showed off the newest addition, a TV display transforming the wall above baggage claim into an insider…

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Cirque Dreams Holidaze illuminates the 2019 holiday season with this thrilling live family holiday spectacular. Featuring unforgettable performances, this critically-acclaimed extravaganza is both a Broadway musical and new Cirque adventure wrapped into the ultimate holiday experience for the entire family!  The show has been praised across the country from the New York Daily to Broadway…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: November 15-17

Drumline Holiday Spectacular Live! Take a trip down nostalgia lane with all of the most beloved holiday classics at the Drumline Holiday Spectacular Live! on Saturday, November 16 at 7 p.m. at the RiverPark Center.  Imagine a festive combination of holiday music ranging from Gospel, Jazz, Soul, Motown rhythms, and The Nutcracker Suite mixed with…