When I was growing up in Ohio County, Owensboro was a big deal. It was a big city, it had many amenities and cool stuff to do, and that included music. Back then, it was live shows at the Executive Inn where a who s who of country and pop stars would take the stage in a showroom that held hundreds.
As time went on, the Executive Inn was no more, but Owensboro kept the live music coming with Friday After 5 and the introduction of the River of Music Party or ROMP. Rolling Stone, which now has a site dedicated exclusively to country music, has stood up and they have taken notice by naming Owensboro as one of the best destinations for country music fans.
Smoothies have become our jam out at the house. And, actually, JAM is a really good ingredient in a smoothie. Or preserves, either one.
It s so quick and easy to throw a banana, some peaches, and almond milk into the smoothie and head on out. Oh, and yes, that is a TREMENDOUS combination, we have found.
But we do not hold a candle to those who do smoothies for a living. And soon, we ll ALL be able to enjoy some healthy and delicious concoctions, once Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens at the corner of Frederica Street and Emory Drive in Owensboro.
Last week Dave Spencer wrote a story on the new playground being constructed at Horse Fork Creek Park. This week we've got a sneak peek and the opening