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…
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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…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 22-24
Wendell Foster Half Marathon The very first Wendell Foster Half Marathon presented by Owensboro Health will take place on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 a.m. The 13.1-mile race will take participants on a flat and fast route through Owensboro, Kentucky that begins and ends at the riverfront Smothers Park, perfect for a run or a walk with a view. Medals will be given to the top three runners in each…
Moonlite to be featured at Bourbon Classic
Mutton sliders from Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn will be featured at Louisville’s Bourbon Classic on Feb. 23. The event will also feature three chefs from season 16 of “Top Chef,” which is set in Kentucky. A news release says, “It’s hard to match the authenticity and storied traditions of Kentucky’s beloved bourbon — unless you’re Owensboro’s Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn. The pride and joy of Western Kentucky barbecue, Moonlite Bar-B-Q has been…
Wendell Foster Half Marathon
The very first Wendell Foster Half Marathon presented by Owensboro Health will take place on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 a.m. The 13.1-mile race will take participants on a flat and fast route through Owensboro, Kentucky that begins and ends at the riverfront Smothers Park, perfect for a run or a walk with a view. The half-marathon will also be fully supported including some full and partial road closures and…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: March 15-17
Shamrock Bash with The Louisville Crashers The luck of the Irish is back! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with The Owensboro Convention Center on Saturday, March 16 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Louisville Crashers are here to sham-rock the night away with a smashing performance featuring all your favorite dance and party music beginning at 8 p.m. Don’t forget your green beer! The emerald-colored ale will be on tap…
Who makes the best burgoo?
USA Today and 10Best.com are running an online contest to see who makes the best burgoo in Kentucky. And the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau is encouraging people to go online and vote for either Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn or Old Hickory Bar-B-Q. “Anytime you can be on one of these lists like this, it’s good for the community,” Dave Kirk, the CVB’s destination management director, said Wednesday. “We…
Kentucky Fried Pickin’
Get out your banjos, fiddles and mandolins –– it’s almost time for the third annual Kentucky Fried Pickin’ Bluegrass Jam Festival! This free event is Owensboro’s first official indoor hotel bluegrass festival and it’s happening Thursday through Saturday, March 14-16 at the Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront. The festival recreates memories in which bluegrass musicians from all over the United States would play in the Executive Inn in Owensboro during…