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It’s Derby Week! Here’s Some Interesting Derby-Related Facts
The first Saturday in May is the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, okay, we all know that, but here are some other things you may not know about the Derby, thoroughbreds, and horse racing in Kentucky (courtesy of the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism).
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Owensboro Symphony And Alliance Presents Juleps and Jockeys on May 5th
The Kentucky Derby is just around the corner, and most of us can't be there, but the Owensboro Symphony Alliance and Orchestra has the next best thing. The 3rd Annual Juleps and Jockeys is set for this Saturday, May 5th aka Derby Day 4pm-9pm at the Hines Center in Philpot.
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Back Alley Musicals Present A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To the Forum
The sidesplitting musical of farce love by Stephen Sondheim, set in Ancient Rome is coming to the Pangea Theatre via Back Alley Musicals beginning tonight at 6:30 with a opening night dinner theatre show. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door for all performances and there will be an extra charge for the dinner theater meal.
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The Owensboro Chamber Of Commerce Presents The Chick-Fil-A Leadercast 2012 on May 4th
The Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is presenting the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast 2012 at Owensboro Christian Church on May 4th 7:30am-3:30pm. The live simulcast of this one-of-a-kind event will be broadcast live from Atlanta. You can join more than 125,000 leaders from around the world and begin to make choices that matter.
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Lady Antebellum’s Rebuilding Henryville Benefit Concert May 16th In Louisville [VIDEO]
On March 2, a powerful EF-4 tornado ripped through Henryville, Indiana, killing at least 3 people and the storm severely damaged Henryville Elementary and Henryville Jr/Sr High School. Lady Antebellum held a contest offering a high school the chance at a private concert (Own the Prom) by the group. After hearing the story of Henryville, the group decided to award the students the private show, after neighboring Silver Creek High School submitted the winning video:
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Final Codebreakers Clue For This Week!
This week's code has listeners absolutely STUMPED! Once again, this week's prize for breaking the code: 2 tickets for a whole year to the Grand Ole Opry PLUS 2 tickets to Saturday night's Opry Induction of Keith Urban! Want the final clue? Click on through.
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10th Annual McLean Co. Plant Swap, Sale, Share Day, And Yard Sale Coming Up On April 28th
Green thumbs listen up! The 10th Annual McLean County Plant Swap, Sale, Share Day, and Yard Sale is coming up on Saturday, April 28th at the Myer Creek Park 4-H Activities Building. The event is sponsored by the McLean County Cooperative Extension Service, Community Education, Extension Master Gardeners, and the Plant Swap Committee Members.
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Owensboro Catholic Soccer Club Trivia Night This Saturday
The 3rd annual Owensboro Catholic Soccer Club Trivia Night will be held this Saturday night, April 21st at the Blessed Mother Parish Hall. Proceeds will go toward OC's soccer field improvements.
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Friday After 5 High School “Pre-Unions” Deadline Is Approaching
Want a cool way to celebrate your high school reunion pre-party at no charge? No problem. Owensboro annual summer festival series Friday After 5 will host your "pre-union" party for your class at no charge! All you have to do is contact Pre-Union Chair Kim Wells and your class will get all the supplies necessary to host your class reunion pre-union party
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Ride For The Red Bike Tour Coming Up On April 21st
Ride for the Red to benefit the American Red Cross is coming up in Henderson on Saturday, April 21st.
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Yes, Wasps Are Scary, But Yellow Jackets Are Worse
As I was reading about Jaclyn's encounter with a wasp, and then Dave Spencer's, I was reminded of a terrifying childhood experience which I relived a few weeks ago. Although I'm not allergic, that I know of, to things that sting, I will run like a banshee the moment one appears a few feet within my vacinity.
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Blake Shelton Wins Male Vocalist of the Year at 2012 ACM Awards
Even though he is the co-host of the 2012 ACM Awards, Blake Shelton didn’t stuff the ballot to win the Male Vocalist of the Year award. He won it because he is awesome. We’d venture to guess that some of his newly-cultivated fans from his stint on the ‘The Voice‘ voted, too.