A season full of fun and adventure comes to an end as the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Conductor, Troy Quinn, along with a massive symphony and the international superstar violinist Fabiola Kim, come together to perform music inspired by fiery imagination. Watch the symphony take flight on Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm. at the RiverPark Center. This spirited finale celebrates a season full of the best in classical, film, and popular music…
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2A Tourney Sells Out Owensboro Hotels
CVB happy with the results Inclement weather during the inaugural Kentucky 2A state basketball tournament at the Sportscenter on Jan. 18-20 caused the event to lose $8,760, Jared Bratcher, sports marketing director for the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said this week. But Kyle Aud, CVB chairman, called the money a good investment. “From a mission standpoint, we filled every hotel in town that weekend,” he said. “And we’ll…
2019 Easter Egg Eggstravaganza
Have a hoppy time this Easter at Owensboro’s Easter Egg Eggstravaganza! Come celebrate with the Easter Bunny at Diamond Lakes Resort on Saturday, April 13 and enjoy pictures, food, crafts, games and of course, an Easter Egg Hunt! All the fun begins at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 2 p.m. Take a picture with the Easter Bunny himself and have fun with games, face painting, pony rides, and more!…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: April 5-7
Kinky Boots Put on your high-heeled shoes and strut to the RiverPark Center on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. to see Kinky Boots, the six-time Tony Award winning Broadway performance! With songs by pop icon Cindy Lauper and direction and choreography from Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots features some of Broadway’s best in one show! Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in…
CVB newsletter to help businesses, attractions
The Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau is launching a free monthly email newsletter, starting Friday, March 1, to tell people what major events are coming to town. Dave Kirk, the CVB’s destination management director, said it will be especially helpful for restaurants to know when a large number of visitors will be at events near them. “When we have a huge event like OMG!con (in June), we want to…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Kentucky All A Boys baseball and girls’ softball a success for Owensboro!
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Kentucky All A Boys baseball and girls’ softball a success for Owensboro! Late April 2019 brought intense competition to Owensboro for the Kentucky All A boy’s baseball championships and Kentucky All A girls’ softball championships. The girl’s championships brought 16 of the best teams from across Kentucky. Louisville Holy Cross took home the trophy for first place. The boy’s championships brought 8 teams from across the…
The Illusionists – Live from Broadway
Prepare to be amazed on Monday, April 22 as one of the most thrilling and sophisticated magic shows take the stage at the RiverPark Center at 7 p.m. This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. Eight different magicians who specialize in different forms of magic from mind reading to escapology come together for this otherworldly production. The Illusionists have been aweing crowds…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 29-31
Dailey and Vincent The 2019 Spring Bluegrass Concert Series presents Dailey and Vincent, a dynamic bluegrass group at 7 p.m. on March 30 at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum! Traditionally country and gospel artists themselves, Dailey and Vincent draw from leaders dominating the bluegrass industry to create their own unique sound. Dailey and Vincent will put on the fifth performance of six shows that make up the…
Las Vegas. New Orleans. Owensboro?
Kentucky town on list of top US destinations OWENSBORO, Ky. – The city will be featured among 10 must-see destinations this year by a company that markets travel to and within the United States. Brand USA will promote tourism to several major cities and states as part of a campaign that encourages authentic American experiences. Included on the list of 10 are Austin, Texas; Detroit; Miami; Las Vegas; Minnesota; Mississippi;…
Spring Concert Series: Sierra Hull
Don’t miss your chance to see Sierra Hull, virtuoso mandolinist, singer-songwriter, and guitarist, close out the 2019 Spring Bluegrass Concert Series at 7 p.m. on April 12 at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum! The 2019 series finale is sure to captivate the audience with Hull’s colorful stage presence and array of talents on display. The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum hosts the concert series…