Children’s activities (ages 6-12) @ The Garden on the first Saturday of every month from 10 am-11:30 am

The Green Science of Renewable Energy!

Come help us celebrate with the Easter Bunny! All the fun starts at 11:00am with games, lunch, pony rides and finishes up with our huge Easter egg hunt!

11:00 am – 1:00 pm in the ‘Swim City’ Pavillion

Sunset Cruisers Downtown Cruise-In, April 4, 2020, 3:00pm-7:00pm.

Enter at Third and Allen Streets. Featuring TRUCKS, all makes/models are welcomed. Come enjoy the car show and dine downtown in Owensboro’s finest restaurants, shop the unique boutiques, participate for great door prizes, win a ladies door prize, with theme winners!  All this great fun only one block from the beautiful downtown Owensboro riverfront!

For more information contact Steve (270) 313-6136 or Joe (270) 315-4265 or check them out on Facebook – Sunset Cruisers Downtown 2020 Calendar of Events.

The 2020 Six String Song Machine: Country hits songwriter series will kick off February 13 at the historic Empress Theatre, located at 418 Frederica Street, in downtown Owensboro.  The concert series includes six shows in 2020, each will feature performances where songwriters tell the stories behind their hit country songs then perform them for an audience as originally written. The shows will be similar to the Nashville’s famous Blue Bird Cafe, where the audience will be able to connect with the songwriter on a much personal level than a normal concert.  

For tickets, click on BUY TICKETS on this page or call (270) 683-5333. Tickets are $15.00.  Other 2020 performances include April 9, June 18, August 13, October 22 and December 3, all from 7-9 pm. Tickets may be purchased for individual shows or as a subscription package.  VIP ticket packages are also available, include preferred seating, a cocktail hour before the show, a meet and greet with the songwriter, and pictures with the songwriter.

Visit www.theatreworkshop.org  for listing of upcoming songwriters.  This event and many others in Owensboro are why people are saying…“Owensboro’s got it going on!!”  

POSTPONED

Grant G. Talbott served as counselor at OCTC for over 10 years and coordinated the Road Race from 1998-2007. A mentor and friend to many, Talbott will always be remembered for dedication to education and student success. 

The Grant G. Talbott Memorial 5 K begins at Legion Park on East Byers Avenue and continues around Veach Road ending on the Main Campus of OCTC. Please park at the campus; a complimentary shuttle will transport runners/walkers to the starting line.  

Check-In
Check-in and late registration begins at 7:30 AM at OCTC’s Main Campus, Administration Building. The race begins at 9 AM at Legion Park. T-shirt guaranteed to early registrants.

Entry Fee
$20 on or before April 1
$25 after April 1 or on race day
$50 for family of 4 (+5 each additional family member; all entries must be submitted at the same time by April 1.)
$10 for current OCTC students or to “sponsor” a student

Registration

Register online, courtesy Rise Up and Run.

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.

POSTPONED

Lunch & Listen & Learn at The Garden will present “Fruits That I Brought To America With Me; Bounty That I’ve Found in America”, Dr. Veena Sallan

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.

April 17-26 at THE EMPRESS.  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM.  Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.

A musical spoof of British mystery stories, especially Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None!  The play involves a group of people who are invited to the lake estate of Lord Dudley Rancour. When the wealthy lord is found dead, it’s a race against the clock to find out whodunnit.  Laughs galore and catchy music have made this musical comedy a hit with audiences the world over.

Tickets in advance $20.00 adults and $15.00 students.  A $2.00 surcharge all tickets purchased at the door.  For tickets, call (270) 683-5333 or purchase on online. See above link!

Superhero 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Race Day:  April 18, 2020

Building Stronger Families is hosting it’s first annual Superhero 5K & 10K Run/Walk event to promote awareness of child abuse & neglect. Proceeds from this event will provide quality home visits to families who want to learn effective parenting skills.  Every child needs a hero, but our children need a Superhero!

See link above to get registered and view pre-race information.  Have an opportunity to win a 2-night stay ($400 valve) in a Tennessee Treehouse in Pigeon Forge, TN!  Sign up for the race and be entered to win this amazing stay!

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: Kentucky Wesleyan College, 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 on 4/17/20 from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

Spring Fling 2020  Run for The Roses

Presented by Hospice of Western Kentucky coming April 18th

Save the Date!!

Postponed

Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Season Finale

RiverPark Center, April 18th at 7PM

Troy Quinn, the Symphony and the Chorus conclude their third season together with divine and inspiring music that soothes the soul. Ji-Woon Jung, Concertmaster, will be featured as the soloist for Massenet’s breathtakingly beautiful Meditation from his opera Thaïs. Vaughan Williams’ stirring choral work, Dona Nobis Pacem, will feature acclaimed Baritone Michael Preacely and renowned Soprano Zanaida Robles.

Tickets are now on sale online or by calling the RiverPark Center Box Office (270) 687-2770.

April 17-26 at THE EMPRESS.  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM.  Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.

A musical spoof of British mystery stories, especially Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None!  The play involves a group of people who are invited to the lake estate of Lord Dudley Rancour. When the wealthy lord is found dead, it’s a race against the clock to find out whodunnit.  Laughs galore and catchy music have made this musical comedy a hit with audiences the world over.

Tickets in advance $20.00 adults and $15.00 students.  A $2.00 surcharge all tickets purchased at the door.  For tickets, call (270) 683-5333 or purchase on online. See above link!

THE EMPRESS Theatre

Fridays & Saturdays, April 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:30 PM

Sundays ,April 19, 26 at 2:00 PM.

A musical spoof of British mystery stories, especially Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None!  The play involves a group of people who are invited to the lake estate of Lord Dudley Rancour. When the wealthy lord is found dead, it’s a race against the clock to find out whodunnit.  Laughs galore and catchy music have made this musical comedy a hit with audiences the world over.

Tickets in advance $20.00 adults and $15.00 students.  A $2.00 surcharge all tickets purchased at the door.  For tickets, call (270) 683-5333 or purchase on online. See above link!

Celebrate Earth Day At The Garden

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 – 4pm to 6pm

We will feature an informational session on what to plant in your outdoor garden to attract butterflies. We will explore The Garden with a guided tour and hands on learning.

For earth loving people of ALL ages- make plans to join us.

*Some butterfly loving plants will be available for sale.

April 17-26 at THE EMPRESS.  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM.  Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.

A musical spoof of British mystery stories, especially Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None!  The play involves a group of people who are invited to the lake estate of Lord Dudley Rancour. When the wealthy lord is found dead, it’s a race against the clock to find out whodunnit.  Laughs galore and catchy music have made this musical comedy a hit with audiences the world over.

Tickets in advance $20.00 adults and $15.00 students.  A $2.00 surcharge all tickets purchased at the door.  For tickets, call (270) 683-5333 or purchase on online. See above link!

Western Kentucky Botanical  Garden Annual Plant Sale will be Saturday, April 25th, 8am-Noon, at the Elizabeth Munday Center, 1650 West 2nd Street.

See more plants this year with a  larger selection of beautiful perennials, pollinators, annuals and succulents.  Many plants will be from WKBG and grown by local gardeners, including the Herb Society and Master Gardeners.

“Members Only” Pre-Sale will be Friday, April 24th from 4:30pm-6:30pm, memberships will be available at the Pre-Sale!

April 25 – 8:00 am – Virtual Run

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Our March for Babies celebration is still on, but it looks a little different! We are rapidly preparing for a new, virtualized event that will be fun and engaging for everyone. This change in format aligns with the newly released CDC guidance for large events, to help ensure the safety and health of our participants. More details on our new format to come soon!

8th Annual Run from the Cops 5K Run/Walk

Join in on April 25, 2020 for an event like no other!  COSTUMES WELCOME!  Dress up in your best Cop or Robber outfit for your chance to win a special prize after the race!

Register by 4/7/20 to receive a FREE T-shirt!  Registration $20 adult and $12 youth before March 20.  See above website for more registration and race information.

April 25th, 2020; Owensboro Convention Center, Owensboro, Kentucky

Family-Friendly, Open Martial Arts Tournament, Part of the ProMac-NASKA Regional Circuit.

Registration for the 2020 East West Karate Challenge can be made by going to www.myuventex.com.

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.

April 17-26 at THE EMPRESS.  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM.  Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.

A musical spoof of British mystery stories, especially Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None!  The play involves a group of people who are invited to the lake estate of Lord Dudley Rancour. When the wealthy lord is found dead, it’s a race against the clock to find out whodunnit.  Laughs galore and catchy music have made this musical comedy a hit with audiences the world over.

Tickets in advance $20.00 adults and $15.00 students.  A $2.00 surcharge all tickets purchased at the door.  For tickets, call (270) 683-5333 or purchase on online. See above link!

THE EMPRESS Theatre

Fridays & Saturdays, April 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:30 PM

Sundays ,April 19, 26 at 2:00 PM.

A musical spoof of British mystery stories, especially Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None!  The play involves a group of people who are invited to the lake estate of Lord Dudley Rancour. When the wealthy lord is found dead, it’s a race against the clock to find out whodunnit.  Laughs galore and catchy music have made this musical comedy a hit with audiences the world over.

Tickets in advance $20.00 adults and $15.00 students.  A $2.00 surcharge all tickets purchased at the door.  For tickets, call (270) 683-5333 or purchase on online. See above link!

On May 1^st, 2020, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum welcomes Robert Earl Keen to Owensboro, Kentucky for a performance in Woodward Theatre.  The Texas troubadour combines folk, country, and bluegrass traditions to create his own legendary sound.

Doors open at 5 pm, and the concert begins at 7 pm.  VIP seating is $55, and reserved seating is $42. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at bluegrasshall.org or in the Hall of Fame box office.

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

We Have Scraps & Worms!

Sunset Cruisers Downtown Cruise-In, May 2, 2020, 4:00pm-9:00pm.

Enter at Third and Allen Streets. Featuring MOPAR, all makes/models are welcomed. Come enjoy the car show and dine downtown in Owensboro’s finest restaurants, shop the unique boutiques, participate for great door prizes, win a ladies door prize, with theme winners!  All this great fun only one block from the beautiful downtown Owensboro riverfront!

For more information contact Steve (270) 313-6136 or Joe (270) 315-4265 or check them out on Facebook – Sunset Cruisers Downtown 2020 Calendar of Events.