On November 5th at 7pm, Owensboro’s RiverPark Center brings to life on of the most beloved children’s stories of all time: Peter Pan! With a sprinkle of fairy dust, we are transported to Never-Never-Land for a spectacular high-flying adventure that is sure to dazzle the entire family!

Centered on the famous novel by J. M. Barrie, we are treated to a musical masterpiece complete with fresh new songs you will hum for days! The well-known story of Peter, Wendy, the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell, and of course Captain Hook will transport you back to your childhood and instantly become a favorite for the kids. Do not miss this opportunity to see one of the most spectacular productions of the season!

Presented by Jam Theatricals as part of the 2007-2008 BB&T Broadway at the RiverPark season, and sponsored by the City of Owensboro, Kentucky Arts Council, and the Messenger-Inquirer, Peter Pan is sure to send you flying on an unforgettable journey of the imagination! Tickets are $47 for adults and $42 for children and can be purchased at the RiverPark Center Box Office, online at www.riverparkcenter.org, or charge-by-phone at 270-687-2787.

On November 11th, at 7:30pm, the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra goes “Mad about Opera” as they perform the greatest hits of Opera! Along with the University of Kentucky Opera Theater and the Symphony Chorus, the OSO will bring to life some of the most “familiar and tuneful music ever written.

Coming off an incredible Opening Night performance, you can expect perfection as the OSO and company performs Opera at its finest! Sponsored by Old National Bank and The Margaret Holbrook Family, this evenings selections are sure to leave you with an enhanced appreciation for the art of Opera! Tickets for the Masterwork series range from $12, $25 to $32. Visit www.theoso.com or call RiverPark Center Box Office at (270) 687-2787 for more information and details.

Ushering in the holiday season on December 1st at 7pm, the Owensboro Dance Theatre performs that beautiful and festive holiday favorite: The Nutcracker! Featuring the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra performing the dynamic Tchaikovsky musical score and guest conductor Michael Luxner, the music itself will sweep you into a land of dancing toys and candies. Under the direction of Joy Johnson and Kyra McOmber, the ODT company and apprentice company members will bring to life this timeless Christmas story of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince through a beautiful combination of ballet, jazz, tap, and gymnastics. Guest Artists Ian and Eleanor Carney from New Orleans, Louisiana will add to the talent as they perform the Sugar Plum Fairy Pas de Duex.

Joined by over 100 community members from the Owensboro area and surrounding counties and several additional professional guest artists from around the country, this production is sure to leave you in a state of wonderment and awe! Owensboro Dance Theatre members include Andie Abrams, Jessica Adams, Lexie Bittel, Jaysie Beth Campbell, Cherish Deeg, Samantha Floyd, Griffin Glasscock, Betsy Griffith, Lauren Hart, Laura Hutchinson, Elizabeth Hyland, Kathryn Hyland, Nahoko Iijima, Ashley Jones, Sonia Malani, Holly Rice, Micah Sevy, Miranda Smith, Ava Watson, and Natalie Woodard. Apprentice Company members include Stevie Ford, Brittany Hall, Chaney Keaton, Abby Meyer, and Taylor Sevy.

Sponsored by Chase Bank and Texas Gas Transmissions, LLC, this marvelous production is sure to get you in the holiday mood so take this opportunity and enjoy a professional classic holiday production! Tickets may be reserved by calling RiverPark Center Box Office at (270) 687-2787.