Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: January 21-23

Dolly Parton’s Birthday Celebration        Brasher’s Lil’ Nashville is celebrating Dolly Parton’s birthday in style this year! Head to downtown Owensboro on January 19 for a night of all things Dolly. There will be a look-alike contest, drink specials, and karaoke, so you can sing your heart out to all your favorite songs.…

Emmy-Nominated Gangstagrass Bringing Hip Hop and Bluegrass to Owensboro

Possibly one of the most ingenious and innovative music groups to come through Owensboro, Gangstagrass is coming to the RiverPark Center on February 11, and we’re going to break down the many reasons why you should treat yourself to this amazing show!    First of all, Gangstagrass combines two great American traditions into a perfectly…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: January 6-8

ACO Cornhole Tournament         Ahead of the American Cornhole Organization’s World Championships this summer, the ACO Owensboro Major will hold its Pro Series Tour January 6 and 7 at the Owensboro Convention Center. This tournament will bring some of the best cornhole players in the Midwest together for two days of competitive…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: December 9-11

Hot Chocolate Hop        You can walk, skip or hop your way through this event but, however you end up traveling, you’ll score some great hot chocolate along the way. Celebrate the holidays with the Hot Chocolate Hop, held for two days on December 9 and 10 in downtown Owensboro. The third annual…

WAR Spreading Positive Message with Concert in Owensboro

The country’s “original street band” is coming to Owensboro, and this concert is going to be one for the books, y’all.    WAR, a band known worldwide for spreading its message of brotherhood and harmony, has been touring and making music for FOUR decades and, now, it’s taking stage at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro. …

Travel to Owensboro for Amazing Broadway Shows

Owensboro has an amazing lineup of world famous Broadway shows coming to you this year as part of our “Broadway in Owensboro at RiverPark Center” series. RPC has scored some amazing talent for four different shows that include some of the biggest names in the game, so you won’t want to miss it!    The…

Head to Owensboro in September for a Month of Amazing Shows, Concerts

This fall is going to be exploding with talent and amazing performances at the RiverPark Center, and we cannot wait to share this lineup of artists with you.    The month of September is going to be one of RPC’s busiest (and best) months for live entertainment, so it’s the perfect time to catch a…

Sing your way back to the 1960s at Happy Together Tour

If you’re looking for a blast from the past that includes some great bands from the 60s and 70s, then the RiverPark Center has exactly what you need.    The Happy Together Tour will hit the RPC stage on August 13, bringing you a lineup of rock, folk and pop bands that’ll bring you some…

Help RPC celebrate its 30th Birthday in August

The RiverPark Center will be celebrating a big birthday this summer, and it’s the perfect opportunity to swing by and show our downtown performing arts center some love! RPC will be turning the big 3-0 in August, and Downtown Live will be honoring that birthday with a night full of festivities.    On August 5,…

Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: May 20-22

Friday After 5    Friday After 5 is kickin’ off its summer concert series this weekend with TONS of amazing music, entertainment and food for the whole family to enjoy. This weekend’s theme is “City Night,” and all proceeds from the FA5 5K will go toward Brescia University’s Track & Field department. You can find…