bridge day

Yesterday, the WBKR staff closed up shot early and headed to Studio Slant in downtown Owensboro for our version of their popular Canvas & Cocktails party.  And my friend and party hostess Mary-Katherine Maddox helped us paint portraits of the Blue Bridge.

The City of Owensboro recently announced that Bridge Day is returning! Last year to celebrate the re-opening of the Blue Bridge, people were invited to walk or bike across the bridge and it was so exciting! This year the event is set for Saturday, September 8th in conjunction with the East Bridge Arts Festival (presented by Studio Slant).

It was like we had all been released out of a sling shot. The bridge opens to foot and bike traffic and we can't get on it quick enough. I had a great time, just like everyone else. Yesterday morning, I was looking again at the photos I took when I walked the bridge on Friday. And then I'm reading in the Messenger-Inquirer that Mayor Ron Payne is working on an annual "Bridge Day." Read M