January 31st - Feb. 6th events, plays, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Version B - with even more events in blue.
Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!
Art Shows and Exhibitions
The VSA Exhibit is free and open to the public at the Kentucky Library and Museum this month until March 21st. 745-2592.
The Second Annual Public Art Hanging is through Feb. 12th at The Gallery at 916. Each vote costs $1.00. 843-5511.
Capital Arts has a Scholastic Arts Exhibition 02/04 to 02/27.
Monday, Jan. 31
Capital Arts Youth Theater is having auditions today (and tomorrow) from 6-8 p.m. for Grades 2-12 at the Pushin Building. Call 782-2787 for more information. You can download information about the auditions here:
http://www.capitolarts.com/cayt.html. From the
Facebook Notes page:
"1. Initial auditions will be Mon., Jan. 31 and Tues., Feb. 1 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Pushin Building (just down the block from the Capitol - please use the side entrance on College St.). If necessary, callbacks will be Wed., Feb. 2 from 6:00-7:00. Auditions are open to young people in grades 2-12. To audition, simply show up either evening. You will only need to attend one of the audition days, but be prepared to stay for the entire time.
2. If you would like to try out, but can’t attend either of the initial audition days, please contact Carol Jordan at c.jordan01@insightbb.com to set up an alternative audition time."
Also today are auditions for Fountain Square Players "The 39 Steps" at the Phoenix Theater at 7:00. Call 782-3119 for more info.
Tuesday, Feb. 1
Capital Arts Youth Theater is having auditions today (and tomorrow) from 6-8 p.m. for Grades 2-12 at the Pushin Building. See above for more information.
Also today are auditions for Fountain Square Players "The 39 Steps" at the Phoenix Theater at 7:00. Call 782-3119 for more info.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Happy Groundhog Day!
St. James United Methodist Church at 575 Winfield Drive is offering Community Education classes at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information at 842-4949. Here is information from their website: "Wednesday Night Discipleship will start Cycle #3 on January 12. Class offerings for this third cycle include: "Women in the Bible" led by Marilyn Roberson, "Money Matters" led by John Yonts, "Introduction to Crochet" led by Sharon McElroy & Clarissa Moore, and also classes for youth and kids."
A Free Mac Computer class is at 4 p.m. today at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must call to pre-register. This class includes an overview of of the Heritage Quest and Ancestry Library Edition databases. Call 782-0252 to pre-register.
Thursday, Feb. 3
Another Funniest Kids Around audition is today at 5:30 p.m., ending at 8 p.m. at at Barnes and Noble. Call for more information: 746-9779. The Funniest kids Around auditions can also be submitted via YouTube if you weren't at the auditions. This is for ages K-6th grade.
Contact Lynn Hulsey, 781-6714, ext. 4 for more information.
A Free Mac Computer class is at 4 p.m. today at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must call to pre-register. This class includes an overview of of the Heritage Quest and Ancestry Library Edition databases. Call 782-0252 to pre-register.
Today Romeo and Juliet plays at 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley.
Tickets are $13.00 for adults, and $10.00 for seniors and students. 781-6233.
The Cabin Fever series continues with Jonathan Jeffrey and Nancy Richey at the Main Branch library at 6 p.m. Call 781-4882 for more information or visit WCPL in the News or the American Towns website.
Friday, Feb. 4
From the WCVK site: "2/4/11 Chandler Park Dental Care, 1857 Tucker Way, Bowling Green, will host a free dentistry day Feb. 4, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Each person will have choice of a cleaning, filling, or extraction. They will see people all day long, as many as they can, at no cost. For more information visit
www.chandlerparkdentalcare.com."
The Macy's Used Booksale is today at the L & N Depot. Today's hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Parents can find out more about the IEP (Individualized Education Program) at a free training given by Rhonda Logsdon from 12-2 p.m. today at the Regional Child Development Clinics, Suite 300, 1600 Scottsville Road, BG. Learn how to access free educational services to help your child. You must pre-register to attend. Call 843-8284 to RSVP. Bring your lunch. Have a question? Call Susan Miller at 843-8284.
A free Mac Computer class is today from 2-3 p.m., Overdrive Digital Catalog. Learn how to download and check out audio and ebooks from the library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.
Today is National Wear Red Day to show support for Women's Heart Disease Awareness. Find out more by calling the American Heart Association at 842-5700.
Today Romeo and Juliet plays at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley.
Tickets are $13.00 for adults, and $10.00 for seniors and students. 781-6233.
Saturday, Feb. 5
Today is the Kentucky Reptile Expo. It is taking place at the Knicely Center (WKU South Campus) off Nashville Road. Tickets are $5.25 per person, with 6 and under free. They have a page here at Kentucky Festivals.com and also a website, www.kentuckyreptileexpo.com.
Call Jaime Greer at 606-547-6643 for more information. Animals and products will be offered at 50% off regular store prices.
The Macy's Used Booksale is today at the L & N Depot. Today's hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Today Romeo and Juliet plays at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are $13.00 for adults, and $10.00 for seniors and students. 781-6233.
Sunday, Feb. 6
From the WKU Events Calendar: A WKU Faculty Recital is today and is free to the public. It is at Ivan Wilson FAC 0189 from 3-5 p.m. Contact wayne.pope@wku.edu for more information. 745-3751.
A Community Super Bowl Party is being held at Cornerstone Church today at 940 Bryant Way across from the mall on Scottsville Road. Doors are opening at 4 p.m. 16 foot screens, bring your favorite finger foods and a friend. Everyone is welcome.
The Macy's Used Booksale is today at the L & N Depot. Today's hours are 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The VFW at 1298 Ky. Highway 185 is also having a Super Bowl Party starting at 12 noon. $10.00 buffet all you can eat, plus the game will be shown on a 10' x 10' screen. Questions, call Dean Frazier at 270-781-1872.
The Evening Star Chapter #126 is having their Annual Soul Food Dinner from 11 a.m. until sold out at the Prince Hall Masonic Temple at 403 Chestnut Street. Dine in or carryout only. 843-2132.
Today Romeo and Juliet plays at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are $13.00 for adults, and $10.00 for seniors and students. 781-6233.
Here are some more events:
WKU Events
Also from the WCVK site: "Save money on transportation costs every day with GO bg transit! GO bg transit provides 5 fixed routes, two Saturday Shopping Shuttles, and numerous other shuttles to serve Bowling Green. Purchase a GO Pass and ride for $1 a trip. Students Passes are $40 per semester for unlimited rides. For more information visit www.casoky.org/transportation or call 782-3162, ext. 238.
Images are from the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.
Join a local club - see the list at the
WBKO Club pages.
You can find more events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area by clicking on the right side of this blog, or picking up a
SoKy Happenings magazine. See even more events and charity happenings at the
WCVK Community Happenings page.
Til Further Notice Madison Ave. General Baptist Church, 1617 Madison Ave., Bowling Green, serves a free hot breakfast the 2nd and last Saturdays of each month, 8-10 a.m. They have sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530.
Much thanks go to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Soky Happenings, the
WCVK Happenings pages and
WBKO's Community Events Calendar.
My Squidoo pages /
The Betsyanne website /
Nontraditional Students
Learn pottery and buy unique pottery and art gifts at The Pots Place
http://www.thepotsplace.com.
