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The Edge Ice Center Facebook Page
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The Edge Ice Center Having Special Session Today

Your kids are out of school today...now what?!? Snow days are a double-edged sword, right? It's great that you don't have to get out in the elements, but now you have to entertain them for the entire day, ha! Well, if you're in the Owensboro area, The Edge Ice Center is having a special session today only!

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(Image from Ticketmaster.com)
(Image from Ticketmaster.com)
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Dalai Lama Coming to Louisville

This may be one of the coolest events you will ever have a chance to be a part of.  The Dalai Lama is coming to the KFC Yum Center in Louisville and tickets go on sale today! And we have all the details about this incredible interfaith forum here at WBKR.com!

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The Polar Bear Plunge costume contest! (Facebook)
The Polar Bear Plunge costume contest! (Facebook)
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The 2013 Polar Bear Plunge is Coming! [Video]

I have said it multiple times before . . . jumping into a freezing-cold lake is the single WORST idea in history and the single-worst way to raise money for a charity.  LOL!  But, you know what!  We're doing it anyway and we are going to have a blast.  :)

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(Image from Lincoln Amphitheatre's official website)
(Image from Lincoln Amphitheatre's official website)
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Lincoln Amphitheatre Announces 2013 Season Schedule

Here at WBKR, we are very excited about Lincoln Amphitheatre's 2013 schedule.  Last week, Brandi Weyer, the theatre's Director of Communications, stopped by The WBKR Waking Crew to give us a sneak peak.  And, here at WBKR.com, we have ALL the details about the amazing events and shows Lincoln Amphitheatre has in store.  Check it out!

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(from Kizzy's official Facebook page)
(from Kizzy's official Facebook page)
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Kizzy To Take the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics! [Audio]

I have been trying to get her to take the plunge for years!  And now, finally, Kizzy has agreed to help WBKR raise money for Special Olympics Kentucky by taking the 2013 Polar Bear Plunge!  It's Saturday, February 9th at The Hines Center in Philpot and, as Kizzy explains, it's going to be COLD!!  Listen . . .

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(Image from Salsarita's official Facebook page)
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Salsaritas Celebrates 5 Years in Owensboro Saturday!

Saturday is an exciting day for a local restaurant.  Salsaritas, Hwy 54's "fresh cantina" is celebrating its 5th anniversary here in Owensboro-Daviess County! 

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ColorBlast5K.org
ColorBlast5K.org
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Color Us Proud Owensboro’s Color Blast 5K

Six local non-profit organizations are coming together in celebration of March being Disability Awareness Month with an awesome event here in Owensboro. Puzzle Pieces, Wendell Foster’s Campus for Developmental Disabilities, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Team Karlie, Two Rivers Buddy Ball and Green River Area Down Syndrome Association are collaborating together to host a Color Blast 5K (walk/run) in English Park to honor individuals who have unique qualities and abilities.

I have been wanting to participate in a run like this for a while and can't wait to join in the fun on Saturday, March 23rd! You should come out too!

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Thinkstock, iStockphoto
Thinkstock, iStockphoto
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International Bluegrass Museum January Events

We are very lucky to have the International Bluegrass Music Museum here in Owensboro! Most of us know that they bring us ROMP every year, but we don't know much more.

Well, here are just a few things going on within the next month or so, check it out!

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www.owensboro-conventioncenter.com
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The Owensboro Convention Center Invites You To Their “Topping Out” Celebration

The Owensboro Convention Center invites to the the ceremonial "Topping Out" celebration. City, county and Industrial Development (IDA) officials along with General Contractor Denark Construction, Trahan Architects and operator, Global Spectrum, are planning for the ceremony over a two-day schedule; January 10th and 11th.

Owensboro’s ceremony is adding a unique twist to the traditional ceremony by allowing the public to participate. The two-day schedule creates the opportunity to allow the general public to participate on Thursday, January 10th as they will be invited to sign the beam for a small contribution to the United Way of the Ohio Valley.

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The 2013 Polar Bear Plunge is Coming! [Video]

I have said it multiple times before . . . jumping into a freezing-cold lake is the single WORST idea in history and the single-worst way to raise money for a charity.  LOL!  But, you know what!  We're doing it anyway and we are going to have a blast.  :)  The 2013 Polar Bear Plunge is coming up Saturday, February 9th at The Hines Center in Owensboro and we are truly going to be "freezin' for a reason."  All proceeds from the Plunge benefit Special Olympics Kentucky.  Wanna know how crazy this event is?  Check out video from last year's Plunge when Jaclyn, Erin Grant and I took it with a couple of brave WBKR listeners!

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Legendary NYE Facebook
Legendary NYE Facebook
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Lo Cash Cowboys Ring in the New Year Tonight at RiverPark!

Tonight, Legendary Entertainment is going to ring in the New Year with the Lo Cash Cowboys at the RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro!  Tickets for the Legendary New Year's Eve bash are STILL available.  For ticket info and to see who else is playing the big show, KEEP READING!

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The Big BKR Smackdown: YOUR #1 Song of 2012

On Friday, we hosted the Big BKR Smackdown, presented by Henderson Chevrolet, Buick, GMC. Chad, Dave and myself started at 7:00am and counted your votes, round by round until 7:00pm! We started with the top 92 songs of the year and YOU voted your favorite to the Number 1 song of 2012.

So, which song won?!? Here's YOUR Top Ten:

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