Arts

THEATRE WORKSHOP OF OWENSBORO

407 W. 5th Street • theatreworkshop.org Hailed as “The Longest Running Show in Town,” the Theatre Workshop of Owensboro operates from two historic theatres, the Trinity Centre and the TWO Empress Theatre, and offers an eclectic season of community theatre with contemporary and classic plays and musicals. Beyond the traditional fare, Theatre Workshop puts on a variety of concerts, art exhibits, classes and workshops — while keeping its mission at the forefront by serving the community with gratitude for the visionaries and volunteers who have sustained the organization through the years, and with an optimistic eye toward the future. With offerings such as its education and volunteer programs, to the wildly popular “Owensboro’s Got Talent” contest, Theatre Workshop of Owensboro continues to showcase first-rate entertainment.

OWENSBORO SYMPHONY

211 E. Second Street • theoso.com

The Owensboro Symphony has been a jewel of the region for more than 56 years. The Symphony Stroll created a new way for the community to enjoy performers in a safe, unique, outdoor environment while doing Christmas shopping downtown. The event had so much success, it will become a staple for the area, according to symphony officials. The upcoming season will feature bagpiper soloist Eric Rigler and five-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling pianist and vocalist Michael Feinstein, who will join the season finale. The Owensboro Symphony has performed its annual Concert on the Lawn for more than 30 years. Each year, the symphony provides a free concert on the front lawn of Kentucky Wesleyan College. Most recently, the event featured Grammy- and Emmy-award-winning vocalist Laura Dickinson, who joined the “A Tribute to the Circus” show. Owensboro Symphony officials tout the event as a great opportunity for community members to have a taste of what the orchestra has to offer in a comfortable and accessible environment.

OWENSBORO DANCE THEATRE

2705 Breckenridge Street • owensborodancetheatre.org As one of the five 503(c) dance companies in the state of Kentucky, the Owensboro Dance Theatre is on a mission of “changing lives...one dance at a time” through exceptional quality without compromise, education for all, innovative programs that enrich the lives of a diverse community and emphasizing health and wellness through the art of dance. Each year, the theatre puts on productions of “The Nutcracker” and a performance with a guest professional dance company, along with collaborative performances with surrounding schools through RiverPark Center’s Arts Teach Kids program.