Little Women
February 3 | RiverPark Center
Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in bringing the timeless, captivating story to vivid musical life on stage. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March, each determined to live life on her own terms. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, leaving audiences filled with a sense of adventure, joy, heartache, and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartbreak, hope, and everlasting love – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.
DCPL’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
Mondays & Thursdays 9:30
Daviess County Public Library
Kids ages 0-2 and their caregivers are invited to join DCPL on Mondays and Thursdays for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for a life of learning. Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity!
DCPL’s Preschool Storytime
Mondays & Thursdays 10:30
Daviess County Public Library
Kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join DCPL Mondays and Thursdays for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for school. Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity!
Night to Shine 2023
Hosted by Life Community Church
February 9 | Owensboro Convention Center
Life Community Church in Owensboro is excited to partner once again with the Tim Tebow Foundation and host Night to Shine – an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older.
OCTC 7th Annual GIrls Empowerment Trailblazer
February 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Owensboro Community & Technical C0llege
Aisha Bowe is a former NASA rocket scientist, future Blue Origin astronaut, global motivational speaker, and the founder and CEO of STEM Board that has been recognized in the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. She is passionate about empowering students to pursue careers in STEM and created a self-paced coding kit called LINGO that is currently used by over 5,000 students in 10 countries. Join OCTC on February 29th to hear Aisha’s story and be inspired to blaze your trail! This event is geared towards middle school and high school aged students along with their parents and guardians.
Dance Battle Extravaganza
February 17 @ 7 p.m. | RiverPark Center
Owensboro Dance Theatre’s “Dance Battle Extravaganza”, sponsored by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, highlights the unity our community can discover through dance. Bringing together area businesses, schools, and non-profits to the stage with professional and pre-professional dancers. And the audience vote determines who walks away as the grand champion and winner of $1,000. Dance Battle Extravaganza is a vital fundraiser for ODT.
Lanham Brothers Jamboree
March 9 at 7 p.m. | Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Enjoy the Lanham Brothers Jamboree! Hosted by brothers Barry and Randy Lanham and recorded for broadcast on KET. This show is family friendly with music, dance, comedy, skits, and crowd interaction. Doors open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.
2024 Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
March 23 | Downtown Owensboro
The Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K will offer a flat and fast route. The 13.1 and 3.1-mile race will include some full and partial road closures. The race will start and finish on the riverfront by beautiful Smothers Park. New for 2024 is the Steps Division, a new and exciting way for people with disabilities to complete either distance over a year-long span.