First Class Glass: American Glass Whimsies and 20th C. Studio Art Glass Exhibit
Saturday, April 28 – July 16, 2018
Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
First Class Glass, two centuries of art rendered in glass will open at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, Saturday, April 28. The exhibition features an important collection of 267 glass objects created by master glassblowers of the mid-19th century call “glass whimsies”. Made in Lockport and Lancaster, New York between 1840 and 1880, the collection was amassed by a New York family in the 1950’s and ultimately purchased by an Owensboro resident for the local museum.
The exhibit will continue through July 16. Museum’s hours are Tuesday -Friday from Noon to 5PM and Saturday/Sunday 1PM-4PM. Admission is FREE although voluntary donations are requested of $3 for adults and $2 for children. Parking with access for physically challenged is provided at the Atrium entrance on 9th Street parking lot. For more information phone the Museum (270) 685-3181 or visit www.omfa.us, Facebook or Twitter.
Daily Schedule of Events June 22-June 30th
Visit us opening day as 800+ registered daylily varieties are spotlighted in varying ways!
Friday, June 22: 6:00PM Balloonists arrive, full flights by reservation, $200/person), call for reservations (270) 231-1703.
Saturday, June 23: 5:30AM & 6:00PM, Balloon full flights, tethered balloon rides, $10 pp, first come, first served.
Saturday, June 23: 4:00PM Children’s activities, food court, and music
Saturday, June 23: 6-8:00PM “An Evening Out” at The Garden, VIP Hospitality, Winner Announcement
Saturday, June 23: 8:00PM Balloon Glow
Monday, June 25: 2:00 PM Master Daylily Tour
Wednesday, June 27: 10:00 AM Master Daylily Tour
Thursday, June 28-30th: WELCOME ROMPERS!! Special admission rate for ROMP Visitors with wristband of $3.00 Ride the Trolley to The Garden!
Saturday, June 30: 8:00AM-Noon Annual Daylily Sale
Please visit The Garden website for more fun information!!
Friday After 5
Where The Weekend Begins!
FRIDAY AFTER 5 is a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts held every Friday on the eight block, stunningly beautiful Owensboro, Kentucky riverfront.
FRIDAY AFTER 5 was again named one of the “Top Ten Summer Festivals” in Kentucky and just won the prestigious Reader’s Choice Platinum Award for “Best Community Event” of the year. The festival includes live bands, family events, food trucks and entertainment. Our signature “Toast to the Sunset” takes place right on the riverfront at each Friday After 5.
From the RiverPark Center through Smothers Park to the Owensboro Convention Center downtown on the Owensboro Riverfront on the Ohio River each Friday 5 PM until Midnight.
Visit www.fridayafter5.com for complete schedule of entertainment and weekly events! Come join in the FREE, FAMILY, FUN each Friday night in downtown Owensboro!! Be sure to check us out on Facebook!!
Rosine Barn Jamboree
Every Friday night April 6th thru December 14, 2018
Doors open at 5:30 pm, Open Mic from 6-7 pm, Show starts at 7 pm
Live-Free Bluegrass Music every Friday night first of April till Mid-December in Rosine, KY, hometown of Bill Monroe, “the Father of Bluegrass” born in Rosine and buried in the Rosine Cemetery around the corner from the barn. Admission is free, musicians aren’t paid and bags of popcorn cost $1. Bring your lawn chairs or get there early. Three shows nightly, many nights there are “special guests” dropping in to pick and play! Bring your fiddle, banjo, mandolin or come to listen to the best of “Bluegrass”! If you’d like to play at the jam, please call 270-363-3052 to book your slot.
Check out the Rosine Barn Jamboree on Facebook or more interesting tidbits!
Perfect Game Baseball State Tournament
Saturday & Sunday, May 23-24, 2018
Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
Fisher Park, 3900 W 5th Street Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
Daily Schedule of Events June 22-June 30th
Visit us opening day as 800+ registered daylily varieties are spotlighted in varying ways!
Friday, June 22: 6:00PM Balloonists arrive, full flights by reservation, $200/person), call for reservations (270) 231-1703.
Saturday, June 23: 5:30AM & 6:00PM, Balloon full flights, tethered balloon rides, $10 pp, first come, first served.
Saturday, June 23: 4:00PM Children’s activities, food court, and music
Saturday, June 23: 6-8:00PM “An Evening Out” at The Garden, VIP Hospitality, Winner Announcement
Saturday, June 23: 8:00PM Balloon Glow
Monday, June 25: 2:00 PM Master Daylily Tour
Wednesday, June 27: 10:00 AM Master Daylily Tour
Thursday, June 28-30th: WELCOME ROMPERS!! Special admission rate for ROMP Visitors with wristband of $3.00 Ride the Trolley to The Garden!
Saturday, June 30: 8:00AM-Noon Annual Daylily Sale
Please visit The Garden website for more fun information!!
Hillbilly Alympics
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Diamond Lake Resort
Hillybilly Alympics promises this year to be fantastic fun for the entire family! We’re changing it up for a more exciting event! So light the torch, set the flame in the cauldron, then, nonstop fun with games and prizes all day! It’s all happening at Diamond Lake Resort…..Family Fun all weekend!!!
Jason Crabb & The Isaacs in Concert
Saturday, June 23, 2018 – Beaver Dam Amphitheater
Doors Open @ 5:30 PM Concert @ 7:00 PM
Born and raised in Beaver Dam, KY, Jason Crabb’s voice and values were steeped in the tradition of faith and family. At age 14, Jason took to the road with family, endearing himself to audiences around the country and the globe with his searing vocals and transparent faith. After going solo in 2009 his self-titled solo album raced to the top of the charts, Jason’s notoriety as a soloist earned him many nominations. In 2012, Jason walked away with not only Male Artist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards, he took home Artist of the Year as well, marking 20 Dove Awards throughout his career, not to mention the GRAMMY Award he took home in 2010. Jason Crabb is a phenomenal artist you will not want to miss.
The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group who began singing 35 years ago are based out of Hendersonville, TN. Playing their own acoustic instruments and joined by other band members, The Isaacs have a unique style that blends tight, family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. Their musical style has been influenced by many genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, and country, contemporary, acoustic and southern gospel. The Isaacs have won over 7 Doves in various categories and have had several Grammy nominations in their career. They feel blessed to be able to travel and spread the message of hope and grace through song and story.
Tickets for both these amazing artists are on sale NOW at www.beaverdamtourism.org. Beaver Dam Amphitheater…just a short 30 minute drive from Owensboro! Fun day trip!
2nd Annual Art By The Stars
Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 6:30 pm
Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
The 2nd Annual Art By The Stars, is a unique benefit for the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art. The evening will be filled with entertainment and local cuisine, highlighted by an exhibit and auction of works of art by well-known local luminaries who are NOT artists. Call the OMFA (270) 685-3181 for information and reservations.
Art By The Stars is a benefit for the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art for “Celebrity Artists” who created works of art to be auctioned at the benefit on June 23, from6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
The benefit is $50 per person and $40 per person for Friends of the Foundation. Call the Museum, (270) 685-3181 for more detailed information or questions.