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Owensboro artist's work on cover of Kentucky Monthly

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:27am
Owensboro artist's work on cover of Kentucky Monthly

 

Kentucky Monthly magazine has collaborated with internationally recognized artist Aaron Kizer of Owensboro to create its June/July 2013 issue cover.  The ink and watered-down Valspar wall paint piece depicts a stylized portrait of bluegrass icon Bill Monroe and corresponds to a story about the International Bluegrass Music Museum. A feature story about Kizer also appears in the issue, which will be available on newsstands by June 4.

In celebration of the musical genre born in the Bluegrass State, Kentucky Monthly and Kizer will present 10 winners with signed and numbered prints of the cover artwork.  The 10 limited-edition art prints will be given away during ROMP 2013: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival on June 27 – 29. The magazine this year is a sponsor of the three-day musical event, which is presented by the International Bluegrass Music Museum and held annually in Owensboro.  

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DCHS presenting final concert of the year Sunday

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 3:25pm
DCHS presenting final concert of the year Sunday

 

The Daviess County High School Orchestra will present their final concert of the year at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in the DCHS auditorium. The school is located at 4255 New Hartford Road.

This year’s Orchestra includes students from All-State Orchestra, Owensboro Youth Orchestra, and several private teacher studios. Orchestra students represent a wide range of interests and talents. In addition to their love of music, DCHS orchestra students also participate in basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, track/cross country, drama, dance, choir, journalism, National Honor Society, NROTC, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Farmers of America, and many other activities.

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Band, choirs perform at free Brescia spring concert Friday

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 4:39pm
Band, choirs perform at free Brescia spring concert Friday

 

Brescia University hosts a spring concert on Friday, May 3 in Taylor Lecture Hall.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. and will feature performances by the Brescia Band, Student Choir and the Handbell Choir. There will also be several solo performances.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Owensboro filmmaker featured on PBS Main Street

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 3:25pm

Owensboro filmmaker P.J. Starks was recently featured on the statewide PBS Main Street program.

The segment showcases Starks' work and the independent film work happening in the Tri-State.

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Funny Cinco de Mayo play set for Brescia

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 10:20am
Funny Cinco de Mayo play set for Brescia

 

The Brescia University Spanish and Theatre Programs will hold a dramatic reading of Cinco de Mayo, a play by Carlos Manuel on Sunday, April 7 at 4 pm in the Campus Center Study Pavilion.

The play invites us to reflect on the need for young adults who celebrate the Cinco de Mayo festival in the U. S. to make responsible decisions when drinking alcohol. Brescia University students and Owensboro Hispanic/Latino community members will perform the dramatic reading of this humorous play presented in Spanish.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Kentucky Wesleyan Singers and Chamber Singers to present Spring Concert Sunday

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 10:51am
Kentucky Wesleyan Singers and Chamber Singers to present Spring Concert Sunday

 

The Kentucky Wesleyan Singers and Chamber Singers will present their 2013 Spring Concert at Third Baptist Church on Sunday, March 24, at 6 p.m. 

The church is located at 527 Allen Street in Owensboro.  Associate Professor of Music Dennis A. Jewett conducts the choir. He is director of vocal studies and music education.

Joy Mefford Malone, staff collaborative pianist and instructor in piano, is the accompanist. The concert will include motets, anthems, chants, spirituals, folk songs and gospel songs.

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Big O Music Fest lineup announced

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, March 15th, 2013, 4:00pm
Big O Music Fest lineup announced

The entertainment for the 2013 Big O Music Fest has been set.  The event will include emerging superstar Jake Owen, along with Justin Moore, Love and Theft, Colt Ford, regional favorite Locash Cowboys, and more.

More than 10,000 fans turned out for last year's event.

“We wanted to get back to our roots for 2013, and pack our lineup with hot, and current, acts. We are very excited to bring such a powerhouse lineup to Owensboro. From the very first note played, everyone will be on their feet. This lineup will certainly get the crowd going,“ said promoter Steve Terry.

The date for The Big O Music Fest is August 31. The event will be held at Reid’s Orchard on Hwy 144 in Owensboro.  The gates open at noon, and the music kicks off at 1:00.

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