Theatre Alliance – Brescia University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and Owensboro Community and Technical College

Presents: Bring It On: The Musical

Feb. 20-22, 2020 at 7:00pm & Feb. 23 at 2:00pm

Campbell is cheer-royalty at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most fantastic – she’s been named captain of the squad! But, an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighboring hard-knock Jackson High School. Despite having the deck stacked against her, Campbell befriends the dance crew girls and, along with their headstrong and hardworking leader, Danielle, manages to form a powerhouse squad for the ultimate competition – the National Championships.

Tickets are on sale now online or by calling the RiverPark Centre Box Office at (270) 687-2787.

The Nashville Songwriter returns Thursday, February 20, at 7:30 PM with Sean Della Croce, Owen Danoff, and Kurt Fortmeyer.  Featuring professional songwriters based in Nashville, Tennessee, the series focuses on both hit makers and those searching for their first hit. The series highlights stories and lives of those working to create the soundtrack of America.  Each event features several Nashville-based songwriters sharing the backstory on their work and personal experiences that shape their songs.

The Nashville Songwriter takes place in the lobby of the Hall of Fame, with an intimate atmosphere.  One of the objectives is to create unique experiences around the music, so the lobby  is transformed into a café for this series each month enabling people to experience the music up close and personal with each singer/songwriter.  What a great opportunity to hear Nashville-based songwriters do what they do best right here in Owensboro.

The Nashville Songwriter takes place February 20th.  Doors open at 6:30 pm, concert begins at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $15 each for reserved seating and $5 for general admission. Bar, concessions, and table service are available during each concert.

The Whitesville Lions Club Fish Fry Fundraiser starts on Friday, February 7th and will continue each Friday evening through April 10th.  Serving begins at 5:00 PM at the Whitesville Senior Citizen Center, 10345 Kentucky 54 in Whitesville. 

The meal includes all-you-can-eat catfish fillets, baked potato or fries, coleslaw and homemade hushpuppies. Serving USDA farm-raised catfish.  Dinners are just $12 per person for all-you-can-eat!  Desserts will be served also for $2.00 per person.  For to-go orders, just call (270) 233-4332.  

All proceeds benefit the Whitesville Lions Club Charities!  Great meal, great price just a short 15-minute drive from Owensboro!!

Theatre Alliance – Brescia University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and Owensboro Community and Technical College

Presents: Bring It On: The Musical

Feb. 20-22, 2020 at 7:00pm & Feb. 23 at 2:00pm

Campbell is cheer-royalty at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most fantastic – she’s been named captain of the squad! But, an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighboring hard-knock Jackson High School. Despite having the deck stacked against her, Campbell befriends the dance crew girls and, along with their headstrong and hardworking leader, Danielle, manages to form a powerhouse squad for the ultimate competition – the National Championships.

Tickets are on sale now online or by calling the RiverPark Centre Box Office at (270) 687-2787.

Spring Drama Club is right around the corner!  TWO Education Director, Thad Mayhugh will host young people of grades 3-6 on eight Saturday’s beginning February 8th.  All sessions will begin at 12 noon till 1:30 pm.  Sessions will take place at Trinity Centre, 407 W 5th Street. Drama Club will feature theatre games, scene work, lights, costumes, and make-up and the usual scavenger hunt!

Cost for the entire workshop is $75 per youth. Register by calling TWO Box Office between 10 am-2 pm (270) 683-5333.

Session Dates:  Feb. 8, Feb. 22, March 7, March 21, April 11, April 25, May 9 and May 23.

Theatre Alliance – Brescia University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and Owensboro Community and Technical College

Presents: Bring It On: The Musical

Feb. 20-22, 2020 at 7:00pm & Feb. 23 at 2:00pm

Campbell is cheer-royalty at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most fantastic – she’s been named captain of the squad! But, an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighboring hard-knock Jackson High School. Despite having the deck stacked against her, Campbell befriends the dance crew girls and, along with their headstrong and hardworking leader, Danielle, manages to form a powerhouse squad for the ultimate competition – the National Championships.

Tickets are on sale now online or by calling the RiverPark Centre Box Office at (270) 687-2787.

Dance Battle Extravaganza featuring Giordano Dance Chicago, Owensboro Dance Theatre, and Community Tri-State Competitors

Saturday, February 22^nd, 2020 at 7:00 PM

The first act will be a showcase of Giordano Dance Chicago! GDC is America’s original jazz dance company, captivating audiences worldwide with dynamic performances, diversity, and wide appeal of its repertoire. Known for its high-energy, high-impact artistry, GDC continually receives critical and audience acclaim worldwide. The second act will be an amusing and friendly dance battle fundraiser between tristate community groups!

Each group will battle to win a grand prize of $1,000. Competing rounds will include; first responders, schools, banks, car dealerships, fitness centers, non-profits, healthcare facilities, government, multi-media, and more! Each round winner will win $100 to go to a charity of their choice! There is also a social media community favorite award of $500! Come cheer, laugh, and vote while supporting Owensboro Dance Theatre and those in the community!

Tickets on sale December 8th online or by calling the RiverPark Center Box Office.

Theatre Alliance – Brescia University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and Owensboro Community and Technical College

Presents: Bring It On: The Musical

Feb. 20-22, 2020 at 7:00pm & Feb. 23 at 2:00pm

Campbell is cheer-royalty at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most fantastic – she’s been named captain of the squad! But, an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighboring hard-knock Jackson High School. Despite having the deck stacked against her, Campbell befriends the dance crew girls and, along with their headstrong and hardworking leader, Danielle, manages to form a powerhouse squad for the ultimate competition – the National Championships.

Tickets are on sale now online or by calling the RiverPark Centre Box Office at (270) 687-2787.

Girls Incorporated and the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce are hosting the annual ATHENA Award Luncheon on February 27, 2020.  The luncheon is a celebration of the contributions and accomplishments of girls and women in the community.  An ATHENA Award recipient will be named along with other surprises.  

The ATHENA Award is presented annually to an individual in our community who has achieved excellence in business or a profession, who has served the community in a meaningful way, and has assisted women in developing their leadership potential.  

Purchase tickets by calling (270) 684-7833 or email [email protected]  

The Whitesville Lions Club Fish Fry Fundraiser starts on Friday, February 7th and will continue each Friday evening through April 10th.  Serving begins at 5:00 PM at the Whitesville Senior Citizen Center, 10345 Kentucky 54 in Whitesville. 

The meal includes all-you-can-eat catfish fillets, baked potato or fries, coleslaw and homemade hushpuppies. Serving USDA farm-raised catfish.  Dinners are just $12 per person for all-you-can-eat!  Desserts will be served also for $2.00 per person.  For to-go orders, just call (270) 233-4332.  

All proceeds benefit the Whitesville Lions Club Charities!  Great meal, great price just a short 15-minute drive from Owensboro!!

Contact the Chamber (270) 926-1860 to purchase tickets ($7 per ticket) or a sponsorship ($50).

Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 1PM-6PM at RiverPark Center

Cherish is a one-day marriage event with Focus on The Family. Features Greg & Erin Smally, who have led marriage seminars worldwide and are passionate to equip couples with the knowledge, skills and insights necessary to enjoy life together. Come worship with an all-community worship team and laugh together with national Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg, “The Swan”.  

This event will be memorable and everlasting!  Reserved your place today online or call the RiverPark Center Box Office (270) 687-2770.

The Junior League of Owensboro invites you to their Annual Charity Ball on February 29, at the Hines Center, 1 Wellness Way, Philpot, KY 42366. Enjoy a journey back in time to a much warmer place surrounded by lush tropicals for “An Evening in Old Havana”! It’s the Junior League’s 54th Annual Charity Ball, featuring seventeen local young men and women serving as Junior Hosts and Hostesses, ready to escort guests into the bustling streets and warm sunshine of 1950’s Old Havana, Cuba.

Enjoy Cuban cuisine provided by The Bauerhaus, sipping mojitos and puffing cigars. Tunes from Diamond Empire Band will keep you shaking your maracas all night long.  So, invite all your amigos and let’s raise some money for a great cause!  All contributions to the Junior League of Owensboro support those most in need in Owensboro and Daviess County.

Black Tie Attire; Doors open at 6 PM; Dinner served at 7 PM. Tickets are on sale now, visit 2020 Junior League Charity Ball Facebook page.  Don’t delay—ticket sales close on February 18, 2020!

Heroes Tribute Gala is a tribute to heroes and the families of heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

An informal reception will begin at 4:00 PM just outside the Gala Hall. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and your favorite beverages. View the  Silent Auction items while visiting with friends new and old.

Doors open and seating begins at 5:30 PM

The formal program begins promptly at 6:00 PM with a very moving tribute to all fallen public safety heroes whose family members are present – including a special tribute to all who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri in 2019.  Dinner follows immediately.

Artists from Kentucky and surrounding states will compete for more than $3,500 in Purchase and Merit Awards at the Owensboro Art Guild’s 58th Annual Juried Exhibition, scheduled at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, February 29 to April 24.  An opening reception is scheduled at the museum, Saturday, February 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,  awards will be presented.  For reservations call OMFA 270-685-3181 or [email protected]  

Additional public events planned at the museum in conjunction with this exhibition include DEMO DAY, Sunday, March 15, an afternoon of demonstrations and talks by selected artists juried into the exhibition. ARTBREAK, a March 31 – April 3 art camp for children ages 6 to 16 is scheduled to coincide with Spring Break and will be led by artists featured in the exhibition. 

The exhibit will be open during regular museum hours: Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm. Admission is FREE with voluntary donations suggested, $3 adults and $2 for children under 12 years of age.  For more information, phone (270) 685-3181, or visit the museum’s website, www.omfa.us or follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Reserved Lower-Level (Blue Chair-Backs: Sections A-C): $10
General Admission (Wooden Chair-Backs: Sections JJ-VV, Bleachers: Sections J-V): $5
Please Note:
-Kids are admitted free with a paid adult
-General Admission seating is first come, first serve
-ADA seating is located behind the basketball goals and can be accessed with GA tickets
-Additional processing fees apply to all ticket sales

Doors open one hour prior to tip-off.  Tickets available on OwensboroTickets.com

“An Evening with Pete Rose Live” presented by the Beaver Dam Tourism Commission will be Saturday, February 29th at Ohio County High School in Beaver Dam, KY. 

Fans will be treated to exciting and interesting stories from Pete, also known as “The Hit King”,  about his life & career in baseball, as well as a “Who’s Who” regional sports panel asking Pete questions.  Peter Edward “Pete” Rose, Sr. also known by his nickname “Charlie Hustle”, is a former professional baseball player and manager. Rose played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1986, and managed from 1984 to 1989.

Rose, a switch hitter, is the all-time MLB leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053), singles (3,215), and outs (10,328). He won three World Series rings, three batting titles, one Most Valuable Player Award, two Gold Gloves, the Rookie of the Year Award, and also made 17 All-Star appearances at an unequaled five different positions (second baseman, left fielder, right fielder, third baseman, and first baseman). Rose won both of his Gold Gloves as an outfielder in 1969 and 1970.

200 VIP tickets are available that include reserved seats closest to the stage, a pre-show Meet n Greet reception with Pete, a photo with ‘The Hit King,’ and an Official Rawlings Baseball Signed by Pete Rose. Additional reserved and general admission seating is also available. Ticket prices range from $19.50 to $99.50 and go on sale Wednesday, December 18, at 7AM CST.  

Ticket Information:
Reserved Lower-Level (Blue Chair-Backs: Sections A-C): $10
General Admission (Wooden Chair-Backs: Sections JJ-VV, Bleachers: Sections J-V): $5
Please Note:
-Kids are admitted free with a paid adult
-General Admission seating is first come, first serve
-ADA seating is located behind the basketball goals and can be accessed with GA tickets
-Additional processing fees apply to all ticket sales

Doors open 1-hour prior to tip off.  Tickets available at the door or online owensborotickets.com.

The Chamber’s premier event, the Rooster Booster Breakfast, is the first Thursday of every month (with March being an exception due to springbreak) at 7:30 a.m. held in the Owensboro Convention Center.  Spend the first hour of your day enjoying a delicious breakfast while networking and listening to important issues pertinent to national, state and local business and government leaders. 

Reservations for the breakfast can be made by calling the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce (270) 926-1860 by noon the day before the breakfast.

Calling all young women!
Enjoy technology, science, math, gaming, or building projects? Think about being an automotive mechanic, electrician, welder, HVAC technician, or machinist? Ever had someone tell you that you could not do something?  You can do anything you set your mind to and be anything you want to be!

Join us on the OCTC Main Campus on Thursday, March 5th, at 5:30pm to hear Catrina Kidd’s story. Enjoy a delicious meal and be inspired to blaze your own trail! 

The event is free, however, seating is limited so register online today at: 3rdtrailblazerdinner.eventbrite.com.
For any questions, please call:  270-686-4663

The Whitesville Lions Club Fish Fry Fundraiser starts on Friday, February 7th and will continue each Friday evening through April 10th.  Serving begins at 5:00 PM at the Whitesville Senior Citizen Center, 10345 Kentucky 54 in Whitesville. 

The meal includes all-you-can-eat catfish fillets, baked potato or fries, coleslaw and homemade hushpuppies. Serving USDA farm-raised catfish.  Dinners are just $12 per person for all-you-can-eat!  Desserts will be served also for $2.00 per person.  For to-go orders, just call (270) 233-4332.  

All proceeds benefit the Whitesville Lions Club Charities!  Great meal, great price just a short 15-minute drive from Owensboro!!

1st WeekEnd Wonders: Volunteer Work Session is the first Saturday of each month from 9 am till noon at The Garden.

This is a great way to get to know The Garden and get your hands dirty!  

Includes a light lunch.

First Saturday for Kids at The Garden on March 7th from 10 am-11:30 am

Children’s activities (ages 6-12) @ The Garden on the first Saturday of every month!

…Introducing the Maker Cart!

Spring Drama Club is right around the corner!  TWO Education Director, Thad Mayhugh will host young people of grades 3-6 on eight Saturday’s beginning February 8th.  All sessions will begin at 12 noon till 1:30 pm.  Sessions will take place at Trinity Centre, 407 W 5th Street. Drama Club will feature theatre games, scene work, lights, costumes, and make-up and the usual scavenger hunt!

Cost for the entire workshop is $75 per youth. Register by calling TWO Box Office between 10 am-2 pm (270) 683-5333.

Session Dates:  Feb. 8, Feb. 22, March 7, March 21, April 11, April 25, May 9 and May 23.

Owensboro’s Got Talent!

Contestants of all kinds compete for a CASH PRIZE of $1,000 for the winner, and runner up awards of $500 and $250 in one of the most popular entertainment events in town!  Singers, musicians, jugglers and mimes; all types of acts will be featured in this exciting “showdown” of Owensboro’s most talented performers. To register as a contestant visit www.theatreworkshop.org/talent and complete the application. 

Three PRELIMINARY EVENTS will determine which contestants advance to the GRAND FINALE for a chance to be named the winner of OWENSBORO’S GOT TALENT. The preliminaries will be at TWO’s TRINITY CENTRE Saturdays March 7, 14 and 21.  The show will begin at 7:00 PM.  TRINITY CENTRE is located at 407 W. Fifth St. in downtown Owensboro.  The GRAND FINALE will be Saturday, March 28 at THE EMPRESS THEATER, 418 Frederica at 7:00 PM.

Tickets in advance are $18.00 for adults and $12.00 for children and students.  Purchase tickets in advance by clicking on the above link. There will be a $2.00 on all tickets purchased at the door.

DEAR EDWINA, JR.

THE EMPRESS THEATER 418 Frederica

March 6, 7 at 7:00 PM.  March 8 at 2:00 PM.  March 13, 14 at 7:00 PM.  March 15 at 2:00 PM.  

Directed by Travis Chaney, this children’s musical is a GIRL POWER experience for a new generation! Edwina Spoonapple, 13 year-old, leads neighborhood kids through a series of production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly ADVICE- A-PALOOZA!  The result is a collection of songs about food, friends and growing up.

Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $12.00 for students.  There will be a $2.00 surcharge on all tickets purchased at the door.

Lunch & Listen & Learn at The Garden will present “A Botanical Gentleman With Flair” Dr. Paul Cappiello on March 10th, 2020.

This very popular program includes special presentations on various topics during the business lunch time, 11:30 AM (sharp) to 1:00 PM, at The Garden Cottage.  Lunch is prepared by The Chefs of The Garden with time afterwards for those who wish to take a guided walk through our grounds.

Reservations required by email or calling The Garden (270) 993-1234. Lunch is $10 for members and $12 for non-members.

Owensboro Thoroughbreds vs Lewisville Yellow Jackets, March 12 @ 7PM

Ticket Information:
Reserved Lower-Level (Blue Chair-Backs: Sections A-C): $10
General Admission (Wooden Chair-Backs: Sections JJ-VV, Bleachers: Sections J-V): $5
Please Note:
-Kids are admitted free with a paid adult
-General Admission seating is first come, first serve
-ADA seating is located behind the basketball goals and can be accessed with GA tickets
-Additional processing fees apply to all ticket sales

Doors open 1-hour prior to tip off.  Tickets available at the door or online at OwensboroTickets.com

The Whitesville Lions Club Fish Fry Fundraiser starts on Friday, February 7th and will continue each Friday evening through April 10th.  Serving begins at 5:00 PM at the Whitesville Senior Citizen Center, 10345 Kentucky 54 in Whitesville. 

The meal includes all-you-can-eat catfish fillets, baked potato or fries, coleslaw and homemade hushpuppies. Serving USDA farm-raised catfish.  Dinners are just $12 per person for all-you-can-eat!  Desserts will be served also for $2.00 per person.  For to-go orders, just call (270) 233-4332.  

All proceeds benefit the Whitesville Lions Club Charities!  Great meal, great price just a short 15-minute drive from Owensboro!!