Owensboro’s arts scene continues to play a major role in why visitors choose to experience western Kentucky—and why they come back. From live music and visual arts to cultural venues and festivals, the arts are a defining part of what makes the community vibrant, welcoming, and worth the trip.    At the center of that momentum is Visit Owensboro, which continues to elevate arts and culture as a core…

Owensboro is gaining national attention as more than 300 travel planners and destination representatives from across the United States and Canada prepare to visit the city for the Heartland Travel Showcase.  “This is a tremendous opportunity for Owensboro,” said Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We’re welcoming planners from across the country and showing that Owensboro can step onto a national stage and successfully host…