The American Duchess, the nation’s newest paddlewheeler, was scheduled to stop in Owensboro on Thursday, April 26. But high water on the Ohio River forced the steamboat, which carries up to 166 passengers, to change its plans. But the Duchess, billed as “the first all-suite paddlewheeler on U.S. rivers,” is scheduled to be here on…
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Center will now be Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Forget about the International Bluegrass Music Center that Owensboro has been talking about since 2010. That $15.3 million building at Second and Frederica streets will be the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum when it opens in October. The new signage should be going up on the building soon, Chris Joslin, the museum’s executive…
Kentucky bourbon debuts
O.Z. Tyler Distillery will join state’s bourbon trail June 1 Earl Hewlette, CEO of Terressentia Corp., had waited a decade for Thursday — the day he was able to sell a bottle of Kentucky bourbon for the first time. Terressentia’s O.Z. Tyler Distillery, which is producing 70,000 barrels of bourbon a year in Owensboro, finally…
City will host new tourneys
Owensboro has landed the inaugural Kentucky 2-A Championships for basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball and soccer. “It’s a very big deal,” Jared Bratcher, sports marketing director for the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Wednesday. The action begins Jan. 18-20, 2019, with eight teams from across Kentucky competing in the boys’ 2-A basketball championship at…
Mama Ruby’s Holistic Mystic Expo
Have you ever wanted to know your future or to uncover your own psychic powers? We’ve got the perfect event for you! Mama Ruby’s Holistic Mystic Expo is a celebrity-filled wellness and holistic festival at the Owensboro Convention Center on Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15. Visit over 180 artists, practitioners, readers and…
Hampton South wins national honor
“This award was earned by giving our guests in Owensboro only the highest level of service each and every day,” Mark Calitri, CEO and President of Visit Owensboro, commented on the achievement. “As someone who’s been in the hotel business a long time, this award is extremely difficult to earn. Congratulations to the entire Hampton…
Willie Nelson & Family Concert
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Willie Nelson in concert, right here in Owensboro! The country music legend will be making a tour stop on Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. to perform at the Owensboro Convention Center. With a career spanning over six decades and over 200 albums, this iconic performer has earned…
CVB OKs study of sports needs
The Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau has approved a $12,500 contract with Pinnacle Indoor Sports of Louisville for a study of the community’s needs for sports facilities. Norm Gill, a partner in the 18-year-old firm, will have results ready by the board’s April meeting, Mark Calitri, CVB president, told his board on Tuesday. “We…
ROMP Fest Final Lineup Announced
One of the best parties in Owensboro just got even better. ROMP Fest, the International Bluegrass Music Museum’s annual fundraiser has finalized the lineup of musicians appearing at the 15th annual festival including Leftover Salmon, The Travelin’ McCourys, Jeff Austin Band and Michael Daves featuring Tony Trischka. The four-day music, camping, and art festival will…
Top 3 Things To Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Feb. 23-25
Check out this weekends selection of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Not to worry– find out about all the excitement around Owensboro this week on our Calendar! An Evening with Ronnie Milsap Enjoy a rare, intimate evening with Ronnie Milsap at the RiverPark Center on Friday, Feb. 23…