Fun Bowling Green Events Oct. 1-9, 2011

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Fun Events this Week in the Bowling Green area

Here is the new weekly "what's happening" update for the Betsyanne Events blog page.

I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do this week listed here.

So, to find more events, check out the links to the right here on the blog.

A new shop, Tea Squares, is on Fountain Square! Here is an article about them. Go by to check them out this week, and tell Theresa Betsy sent you. :-)

Chaney's Pumpkin Pickin' Festival continues today. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Click here to see all the activities and prices. They also have a Corn Maze through the end of the month. From the Macaroni Kid site:

"Chaney’s Corn Maze is back again! Come join Chaney’s and explore the corn maze either during the day or at night. Everyone must have a ell phone when they go into the maze. Chaney’s recommends trying the maze at night, when it is more challenging but remember to bring a flashlight. The maze is open during regular business hours Monday - Saturday 7am - 9 pm and Sunday 12 pm - 8 pm."

Where: Chaney's Dairy Barn on Nashville Road

When: n/a

Who: Chaney's Dairy Barn

How: Just Show Up

Cost: Admission is $7 and includes a scoop of Chaney’s homemade ice cream.

For more info: For more information visit http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com or find them on Facebook or call 270- 843-5567.

Jackson's Orchard has activities this month through Halloween. From the Macaroni Kid website: "That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, The Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face Painting, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food including the Jackson’s Orchard Hot Dog Cart!"

Saturday, October 1st
The Trikes and Bikes rally continues today. starting at 9 a.m. at the Carroll Knicely Center. From the SoKy Calendar: "come out for rides, food, vendors, entertainment, food, tours and more. 1-800-843-9460."

The Public Theater of Kentucky present The Pirates of Chemo at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Here is the Facebook page for this play: Pirates of the Chemotherapy.  781-6233. From their FB page: "Six breast cancer survivors band together to take on more than just their cancer and its side effects. They take on life! One weekend only! Call 270-781-6233 for reservations!

Chaney's Pumpkin Pickin' Festival - this Festival has Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch, Kids' activities, more. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Click here to see all the activites and prices. Radar the Weather Dog will be there from 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, October 2nd
WKU has a Lee Blakeman, Low Brass Studio Recital with Deanna Catlett, accompanying, at the WKU Fine Arts Center #189 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. 745-3751. From the WKU Calendar.

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221. 

The Southern Kentucky Ranch Horse Association has a horse show starting at 9 am at the Ag Expo Center today. Find out more: 606-425-1198 or 1-606-305-5698.

The play Noises Off is at WKU's Russell Miller Theater today at 3 p.m. Admission is $12.00 for adult, and students are $10.00. 745-5845.

The Public Theater of Kentucky present The Pirates of Chemo at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Here is the Facebook page for this play: Pirates of the Chemotherapy.  781-6233. From their FB page: "Six breast cancer survivors band together to take on more than just their cancer and its side effects. They take on life! One weekend only! Call 270-781-6233 for reservations!

The Twilight Thunder Cruise (a motorcycle parade) benefiting Kids on the Block, starts at 5:30 p.m. (registration) at the Harley Davidson location and ends at Circus Square Park. It will be held rain or shine. From the Soky Happenings site. http://www.kykob.org and http://www.kykob.org/page.cfm?pageid=26 and their TV spot.

Monday, October 3rd

Dance Arts in Bowling Green has a Princess and the Frog Fall Break Dance Camp for ages 4-10 on October 3-7. Call the Dance Arts studio to register. 842-6811.

The Bob Kirby Branch library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m. and Kirby Kids at 3. 782-0252.

The Main Branch library downtown has A free Intro to Computers class at 10-11 a.m. and a free Coupons 101 class from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

From the WKU Calendar: The play Noises Off is at WKU's Russell Miller Theater today at 8 p.m. Admission is $12.00 for adult, and students are $10.00. 745-5845.

There is a free Japanese Traditional Dance and Music Education Tour event at 7 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Hall. This event is open to the public. 745-5203. From the WKU Calendar page: "October 3rd: Japanese Traditional Dance and Music Education Tour, Location: Van Meter Hall - VMH Lobby, Time: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Contact: Kumi Ishii." OR call Jessica at 270-993-3548.

WKU Theater and Dance present Noises Off at 8 p.m. Tickets are adults $12, students $10.

Tuesday, October 4th

The Main Branch library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m., Preschool Spanish at 11:30 a.m., LEGO Club meeting at 6 p.m. for ages 5 and up, and Spanish Explorers at 4:00. Call for more info. : 781-4882.

From the WKU Calendar: The play Noises Off is at WKU's Russell Miller Theater today at 8 p.m. Admission is $12.00 for adult, and students are $10.00. 745-5845.

The Bob Kirby branch library has a free computer class, Ebay for Beginners from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

WKU Theater and Dance present Noises Off at 8 p.m. Tickets are adults $12, students $10.

Wednesday, October 5th

The WKU Chess Club meets from 9-12 Barnes and Noble bookstore today for all skill levels. You may want to bring your chess set. Visitors and the public are welcome. Questions? Call 918-809-6278.

The Warren County Health Department has a Healthy Baby Workshop today from 1- 3 p.m. Call for more info. Rachael 901-5243 or email rpeters@lifeskills.com. Refreshments, a $20 gift card, and prizes for attendee women pregnant or up to 2 months postpartum only.

The BG Main library and Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am, the presents a free movie, Disney's "Tangled" at 2 p.m. 781-4882. Also, Lego Club for Ages 5 and up is at 6:00 p.m.

The Graham Drive branch library has Graham Troopers at 3 p.m. for school-age students. 781-1441.

The Smiths Grove branch library has Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m., and Kids Craft Time from 3-4 pm. This activity is for Kids K-6th Grade. 563-6651.

The Bob Kirby branch library has a Fall Break "Break Out" party for Teens in Junior High and Middle School stating at 3:30 p.m. Activities, games, more.

Thursday, October 6th

Warren County Main Branch library has a free computer class, Microsoft Word for Beginners, today from 10-11 a.m. They also have a free computer class, Intermediate Computers and the Internet from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Warren County Main Branch library has Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m., and High Five Kids Club at 4 p.m. 781-4882.

The Graham Branch library has Teen Thursdays at 5 p.m. for kids ages 6-12th grade. 781-1441.

The Skate Box has Toys for Tots night tonight from 6-8 pm. Bring a new unwrapped toy and get free admission. Only pay $1.00 skate rental, and no charge if you have your own skates. 843-3394.

The Warren County Asylum Haunted house starts today (in the old Reservoir Hill Lifeskills bldg.) This info is from the Macaroni Kid site: "Let the Cancer Cops set the tone for the Halloween season this year with a visit to the Warren County Asylum Haunted House!Special Guest Appearance by John Carpenter, Writer/Director of Halloween, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Visit the website to determine if this is appropriate for your child.

Where: 707 E Main Av, Bowling Green, KY (Reservoir Hill)

When: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Will run each weekend Thursday- Saturday thru 10/31)

Who: All Profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society

How: Just Show Up

Cost: $10 Per Person Admission

For more info:  Contact Jen Edwards 270-535-1088 for further details.http://www.facebook.com/events/#!/event.php?eid=2715930961996"

<Volunteer actors are needed. Call Jen at 393-4750. >

Friday, October 7th

Today the ALIVE Center sponsors Math and Science classes for grades 1-8 from 4-5 p.m. Questions or more info., call 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

The Massacre 843-1919 and Skeleton's Lair 270-622-8171 Haunted Houses open today at 7 p.m.

This is deadline day to have a booth at the KATI Holiday Bazaar. Scroll down for details at the Save the Date Events area.

The Warren County Asylum Haunted House is open from 7-10 at the old Lifeskills building on Reservoir Hill. Volunteer actors are needed. Call Jen at 393-4750.

Saturday, October 8th

The last Second Saturday of the year is today on Fountain Square Park from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be face painting, Sidewalk Sales, booths, horse and carriage rides, Balloon Twisting and more. Come down for the last Second Saturday this year and see the new shops on the square including Tea Squares and Meo's Collection.

From the Macaroni Kid site:

Second Saturday Street Fairs are held around Fountain Square Park. The Downtown Merchants and Professionals organize the event, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every second Saturday beginning in April through October. There are inflatables and games for kids, horse and carriage rides, both for a modest fee. There is live music, face painting, balloon twisting, food vendors, product vendor booths and more, that will all combine for fun and excitement.  Also look for sidewalk sales by merchants, all in a festive atmosphere that brings back memories of a bustling Downtown area.

Where: Fountain Square Park

When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Who: The Downtown Merchants and Professionals

How: Just Show Up

Cost: No admission

For more info: For more information, contact the Downtown Redevelopment Authority at 270-782-0222.

Tea Squares is having a Capitol Arts Fundraiser today. Participating businesses will have silent auction items on display to bid on. Questions: 904-3889. The Pots Place will be participating. http://www.thepotsplace.com.

Today is also the 4th Annual ArtWorks Art show at Lost River Cave from 10-5.

All three Haunted Houses are open tonight, the Asylum Haunted House, Skeleton's Lair, and The Massacre, starting at 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 9th

The Rainhill Equine Center horse rescue has a tour today from 1-4 at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185. 270-777-3164. http://www.RainHillRescue.com.

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

Save the Date Events: "10/7/11 Holiday Bazaar at Bowling Green Technical College-KATI Campus will be Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Student Scholarship Fund. Booth rental is $25, and registration must be received by Fri., Oct. 7. Visit www.bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu for more information or call 901-1012." From the WCVK page.

October 11th: 10/11/11 The CenturyMen will be in concert at First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, October 11th, 2011 7:00 pm this is an auditioned mens chorus . Free to the public. More info please contact Clayton Miller at 270-991-7285 email clayton.miller@wku.edu. From the WCVK page.

October 12th: Guest Chamber Recital, Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0319, Time: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM, Contact: Sarah Berry, Description: Patricia Rudisell (violin) Nicholas Gold (cello) 270.745.3751. From the WKU Calendar.

10/12/11 1st Annual Community Farm & Food Fair at Jackson’s Orchard at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday Oct. 12th. Learn how more agriculture and where , and how are food is made. Recipe & craft demonstrations, farm tours, food sampling, and giveaways. For more information contact Warren County Extension office (270) 842-1681. From the WCVK page.

10/15/11 Riverview at Hobson Grove, 1100 West Main, Bowling Green, presents “Victorian Skills For Young Ladies and Gentlemen,” a series of workshops for children 8-12. Participants will learn a traditional Victorian hand craft. Workshops are on Saturdays, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, and Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. each day. Reservations are required and fees apply. Call 843-5565.  From the WCVK page.

October 21st is the Bowling Green Gallery Hop. The Pots Place will have new work and snacks at 428 East Main Street. http://www.thepotsplace.com/. Other studios will be open too.


October 22nd: The Vette City Roller Derby Team plays at home! From their website: "Oct.22 VCRD vs. Brawlin Dolls A & B teams(HOME)"


A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages. 

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Have a fun Bowling Green and Kentucky Staycation!

I have some vacation listings for this week for a nice July 4th weekend Staycation.

Here are some selected things you can do in the BG, KY area:

Saturday, July 2nd
Kiwanis Yoga in the Park (Keriakes Park) is at 8 a.m. and 9:15. Call 782-6984 for details.

BG Parks and Rec at 225 East 3rd has their Annual Dirt Bowl Tournament from 9 a.m. - 8 pm. Call 393-3249 or 393-3134 for more info.

The Green River Catfish Festival continues today in Morgantown at 12 noon. They have LOTS going on. http://www.morgantown-ky.com/COMK/Catfish_Festival_Info.html

Sunday, July 3rd
Today the Green River Catfish festival in Morgantown continues. http://www.morgantown-ky.com/COMK/Catfish_Festival_Info.html

BG Parks and Rec at 225 East 3rd has their Annual Dirt Bowl Tournament starting at 2:30 p.m. today. Call 393-3249 or 393-3134 for more info.

The BG Hotrods has fireworks at the game at 7 p.m.

Franklin, KY has Fireworks at Jim Roberts Community Park starting at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, July 4th
Chaney's has farm tours today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. 843-5567. http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com.

Morgantown has fireworks at twilight today. They also are continuing the famous Green River Catfish festival today starting at noon. http://www.morgantown-ky.com/COMK/Catfish_Festival_Info.html

Barren River Lake State Park has their Fireworks Extravaganza starting at 6 p.m. on the hill by the Lodge. This is one great fireworks show. Make sure to allow plenty of time to get out after the show. Just saying.

Horse Cave is also having fireworks from 6-8 at the Thomas House lawn in downtown Horse Cave.

Tuesday, July 5th
The "Untraditional Kentucky" art show is showing from 9-5 at the Capital Arts Center on Fountain Square, BG.

There is a free computer class today, MS Excel Basics from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class is Internet Safety for All Ages. It is from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

You can take a hardhat tour of the new SKyPAC Center at 4 p.m. Call for reservations 270-393-0080.

Venus: Our sister Planet is playing at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 7 pm. It is first-come, first-served on seating. 745-4044.

Wednesday, July 6
A free computer class is today also, from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch library. It is Email for Beginners. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free class, Coupons 101, is at the Main branch library from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Other events: The Hart County Fair is July 4-9 in Munfordville. It opens at 6 p.m. Call for daytime shows and contests: 270-524-2892.

I'll have more events added for the rest of the week later. Thanks, Soky Calendar, for these fun event listings.

Be sure to double-check each one, just in case.

Thanks,

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Mark your Calendar - some neat Bowling Green Kentucky events coming up.

I found out about some great events today. 

Some are a ways off, but it helps to know the dates ahead of time on these things.

You can check out the week's events here - Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for May 8-14.

Some events that are coming up are:

The Galactic Expo in Nashville, Tennessee at the Tennessee State Fairground/Nashville Expo Center. Times are Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You can find all kinds of neat booths here, plus seminars and things to see and do, like massage therapy, aromatherapy, astrology, aura photography, mind-body-spirit practitioners, authors, pet wellness ideas, workshops, books, clothing, gifts, therapies, psychics and psychic readings, crystals, music, mediums, jewelry, etc. etc. etc.

This event is a lot of fun. I have been to this twice before, and really liked it a lot. Tickets are $8.00 at the door. You can also find ticket specials before the event or $1.00 off coupons at their site here.

Also a lot of fun is Art in the Park (Fountain Square Park) - which is also May 14. If you would like a booth it is only $15.00. Contact Mike Barren at 843-6103 if you are interested in a booth and tell him Betsy sent you. This is also Second Saturday, which is a fun event at Fountain Square Park, complete with face painting and lots more. "Fat Box", a band, will play that day too, along with chess players from a local high school.

One of the prizes for Squirrels on the Square this month is a new bicycle from Howard's Bicycle shop. Neat!

June 3rd is the next Gallery Hop, where people in the Bowling Green Kentucky area get to visit artists, have yummy snacks, and visit artist studios.

NCM Road Tour (Corvette Homecoming) This popular event will draw 200+ Corvettes on July 15th.

June, July and August there will be Concerts in the Park at both Fountain Square Park and Circus Square Park. June is noon concerts, and July and August has Friday night concerts. There will be a booklet available from the Country Peddler about these concerts, so be looking for that.

The Hobo Times exhibit at the Historic RailPark happens June 15 - Dec. 31, 2011.
This sounds neat. They will have Hobo Nickels, a Hobo Quilt show (with hobo signs), a Hobo Jungle, activities and exhibits too. 270-745-7317

The 30th Anniversary of the Capital Arts Center is September 30th, and they plan a celebration on September 24th.

And here is a really neat event coming up. It's the Bowling Green-Warren County Civil War Sesquicentenial - coming up on Saturday, September 17, 2011. This sounds really fun.

This event will include a re-enactment of the Confederate invasion and surrender of Bowling Green, downtown walking tours, a Confederate Encampment, Living History demonstrations, speakers at old buildings downtown, a Civil War exhibit and activities at the Kentucky Museum, music, costumes, and (from the flyer  saw) "a 'Spirits of the Civil War' guided tour of 'ghostly perspectives' of Civil War 'spirits'".

I can't wait to hear more about this event - it sounds great. They will have more info. in the next couple of weeks at this site: http://www.visitbgky.com.

Do you have another exciting upcoming event to list? Leave a comment about it, or let me know which event sounds good to you!

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Events in the Bowling Green Area April 27 - May 1, 2011

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 27-May 1, 2011

Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. 


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You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 

New events are listed in blue, bolded.
   
Thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. In April they have MinitMart Mondays, All-you-can-eat Tuesdays, Wild Wednesdays, Thrifty Thursdays, Fun Fridays, and Saturday Fireworks. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.


The two Farmer's Markets open this month. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

Beech Bend Park is open! They have a lot of events, races and more going on this month. Beech Bend is an amusement park, campground, and has a drag racing strip and oval track too! Check out their site to find out more. http://www.beechbend.com. I just picked up a brochure. So you know, all-day passes that include everything except go-carts and games are 29.99 for adults and 25.99 for children under 54 inches and seniors any size.

New - the Kentucky Library Summer Day Camps are taking signups. Space is limited. Find out if there are more spots available:  http://www.wku.edu/Library/kylm/education/summercamps.html. 

I know Laura Bain-Selbo and am sure her Clay Camp will be awesome.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!

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April Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

From the WKU Performing Arts Calendar:  

"Kentucky Museum, April 15 – May 14, Department of Art Spring Graduating Seniors Exhibition
From Graphic Design to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Weaving, Ceramics and Sculpture, this group exhibition, co-sponsored and hosted by the Kentucky Library and Museum, presents the work of the Department of Art’s Seniors graduating in the Spring of 2011. Saturday, May 14: Closing Reception".

From the WCVK Community pages: "Now-4/29 The Gallery at 916 State Street, Bowling Green, and five local churches present 'Meditations on the Holy Cross' an art exhibit by Prof. John Warren Oakes, WKU Art Dept., depicting the crucifixion in several different media. Locations include The Presbyterian Church, Christ Episcopal, St. Joseph's Catholic, Holy Spirit Catholic, and State Street Methodist Church. Call 270-843-5511 for more info."  

Isabelle Barbuzza is having her an exhibition through May 13th at the WKU Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Main Gallery. 745-3944. 

The Graduating Art Seniors from WKU have their exhibit April 15th through May 14th at the Kentucky Museum. 745-3944. 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) at Western will have a Visiting Artist Exhibition from April 1st through May 14th at the FAC Corridor Gallery. 745-3944, http://www.wku.edu/pcal

The Bob Kirby Branch Library will show Gayle Novick's work through April 29th. 782-0252.


Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

Granville Mitchell will exhibit his art at the Warren County (Main Branch) Public Library from 8-8 at the Porter Cafe through April 29th.

Other announcements:

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups are going on for BG Parks and Rec Garden Plots at Keriakes Park 393-3249, BG Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps 393-3249, and Russell Sims Water park passes, 393-3249. If you want a garden plot, register early because these run out fast.

Signups are taking place for a Fiction Workshop June 13th - July 9th for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at WKU Extended Learning and Outreach. "Release Your Creative Talents!"Contact Dr. David Bell at 745-4406 or email him at david.j.bell@wku.edu for more information.

Russell Sims Water Park is having a Pre-Season Pass Sale this month until the 29th. Individuals are $75.00 and a family of 4 is $175. If you sign up now you also get a free pass to the BGPR Fitness Center. Opening Day is May 21st.  393-3249.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

Driving Miss Daisy is coming to the PTK April 15th and will continue through May 1st.


Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Events and classes:

Wednesday, April 27th

A free computer class, Introduction to Online Databases, is held today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, April 28th

The Corvette Museum C5/C6 Bash starts today at 9 a.m.  at the Corvete Museum. Call for details 781-7973.

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/28/11 American Business Women’s Association will have a Bar-B-Q Fest at The Presbyterian Church, 1003 State St., Bowling Green, April 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $7 for meal which includes pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, drink, and dessert. Proceeds benefit ABWA Educational Scholarship. Delivery for 10 or more meals is available by calling 779-6239 or 791-2368 by April 27." 

Lost River Cave on Nashville Road has a Sip and Shop event today at 5-7 p.m. with live music and door prizes. Check out their site to find out how to get a discount. http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html.

Another free computer class is today from 9-10 a.m. at the Main Branch library "Introduction to Computers and the Internet". You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A free MacBook computer class,  Introduction to IPhoto, is today from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

A free computer class, Beginning your Resume, is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House for all skill levels. You may need to bring your own chess set. Call for more info: 918-809-6278. The public is welcome. http://www.hilltopperchess.net.

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 7 p.m. 846-2426.

A CASA lunch is today at 11:30 - 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way to raise awareness of Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. Donations are accepted.  782-5353.

Friday, April 29th

The WKU Ag Expo center has a Big Dawg Goat Sale today starting at 8 a.m. Call for info: 745-3976. 

The C5/C6 Bash continues at the National Corvette Museum.

An event, Music, Moxie, and Mayhem (Or: Revolution Rocks) is today at 4:00 to midnight at Circus Square Park sponsored by Revolution 91.7 radio. This is a benefit for Moss Middle School's music program. Donations will be accepted. 

Phil Moore Park has an Arbor Day Celebration today from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Planting, craft tables, learning stations, and more will be there. Call Lisa Clary at 843-6665 for more info.

A free singing recital, Broadway and beyond,  is today at WKU's FAC Recital Hall featuring Liza Kelly and Tracey Moore. 745-3751. 

Also, the WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble perform from 7:30 - 9:30 at Van Meter OR Ivan Wilson Center FAC 0189. (check time and place - another event listing says 7:30 - 9:00 and gives another location). Tickets are $5.00 apiece. 745-3751.

The Mint Jubilee benefit Gala and Dinner for St. Joseph School is at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. You must have a reservation to attend. It is $40.00 per person or $75.00 per couple. Find out more: 842-1235 (St. Joseph School). 

Tonight is also the big event Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown tomorrow night and Sunday afternoon too.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

Saturday, April 30th

An Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Theater shows from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. This performance is also tomorrow afternoon.

From the WCVK Community pages:  "4/30/11 Planted Statewide girls conference for middle and high school girls will be at Living Hope Baptist Church, Bowling Green, April 30, 9 a.m. Featured speaker will be Leslie Hollowell, Bellvue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN. There will be breakout sessions including How to Study Your Bible, Accountability, Devotion Time, Relationships, and Identity in Christ. Cost for the all day conference is $10 per person which includes lunch and prizes. Register online at www.livinghopewired.com/girlsconference or call 843-9462 for more information." 

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 WKU departments, organizations, and student groups are partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community yard sale to raise aid for the people of Japan. The event will be in the Carroll Knicely Conference Center parking lot, Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, April 30, 7 a.m.-noon. ...For more information call 745-2231."

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 Seventh Street Baptist Church Relay for Life Ministries will have a Fried Fish Dinner at Salvation Army parking lot, 400 W. Main St., Bowling Green, April 30, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is $6 and includes fish, choice of baked beans or green beans, cole slaw or potato salad, and bread. Desserts are $1. For delivery of 5 of more orders, call ahead at 307-0355 or 792-9354." 

Scottsville, Kentucky has Jacksonian Days today with many events.

Bowling Green High School is sponsoring Area 5 Special Olympic Spring Games starting at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed. 393-3265.

The Warren County March for Babies is today - registration starts at 9 a.. at Phil Moore Park. 746-5411.

 The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

The Grand Opening of Lost River Cave's Wildflower Gift Shop is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Warren County Extension office has a Couponing class today at 10 a.m. Call for details: 842-1681. 

An Aquafina Pitch Hit and Run event is today at the BG Ball Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for boys and girls 7-14 years old.  Details: 393-3574.

The Plant Lady will talk at the Wild Bird and Nature Store, 901 Lehman Ave., at 11 a.m. today as part of their Herb Festival. 

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

A Girls Day Out event is today from 10-4 at the Sloan Convention Center. This event is free, with 35 business booths on display. 791-4873.

A Lock-In Skate event is held today at The Skatebox. Time is 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. $15.00 per person. 843-3394. 

Tonight is an Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown  Sunday afternoon. 

A Taste of Latin America event is today at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 7 p.m. (4754 Smallhouse Road) to benefit a Latino attending WKU. Tickets are $35.00 per person or $60.00 for a couple. Dance performances and food will be served. You can purchase tickets by calling Addi Hinojoza at 799-6351, and ask about tax donation info. too.

Sunday, May 1st

The Baker Chamber players play at 3 p.m. today at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum. More info: http://www.bgwso.org/index.htm.  A reception will follow. Tickets are $50.00 per person, and seating is limited to 50 people.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.

This is Celebrity Scoop day at Chaney's Dairy Barn from 1-4 p.m.  This event benefits St. Jude's Children's hospital.

An Evening of Dance (afternoon performance) is today at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater at 3-5 p.m. For more info, contat Doris.Patrick@wku.edu.

More events coming up in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area: 

Put on your calendar: From the Riverview Museum shop Facebook site: (for Riverview at Hobson Grove) "A Mother's Day Sale in the Riverview Museum Shop will run Sunday, May 1 through Sunday, May 8.  Select merchandise will be on sale including purses, aprons, hand towels, and other gift items for your mother, favorite aunt or friend.  For information, please call Riverview at 843-5565.  Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park.  Closed Mondays. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 until 4 p.m. May 7^th is “Imagine”,  a live benefit concert for the Exceptional/the Imagine Foundation sponsored by the Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball team, Flora Templeton Stuart and Christian Family Radio. It will be 2-8 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark. Artists there will be Jimmy Needham, Beckah Shae, and Me in Motion.

May 7th An Amazing Angels benefit will be at Chaney's Dairy Barn today and will include a craft bazaar, more.
May 7th the Vette City Roller Derby has a game.
 May 7th is also a Young Artist Alliance and Performance Troupe dance performance at Capital Arts benefiting Camp Courageous at 3:00 or 7:00. $5.00 admission.

May 14th will be the Second Saturday downtown event for May, with Snow cones, Hawaiian ice, face painting, booths, music, balloon twisting, inflatables for the kids, and more.
Also May 14th is the Victorian Antique and Garden Festival from 9-4 at Hobson Grove.

The Wild Bird and Nature store at 901 Lehman Avenue has an Herb Festival Thursday, April 28 – Sunday May 8^th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

May 2nd will be the first Apron Extravaganza.
May 20th WKU will officially open the Confucious Institute and the Chinese Learning Center.
May 21st is the Soap Box Derby.
May 21st is also a Vette City Roller Derby game. 

May 28th = the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at Capital Arts. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 

"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."

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.

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Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 24th - May 1st, 2011

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 24-May 1, 2011

Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. 


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You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 
   
Thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. In April they have MinitMart Mondays, All-you-can-eat Tuesdays, Wild Wednesdays, Thrifty Thursdays, Fun Fridays, and Saturday Fireworks. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.


The two Farmer's Markets open this month. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

Beech Bend Park is open! They have a lot of events, races and more going on this month. Beech Bend is an amusement park, campground, and has a drag racing strip and oval track too! Check out their site to find out more. http://www.beechbend.com. I just picked up a brochure. So you know, all-day passes that include everything except go-carts and games are 29.99 for adults and 25.99 for children under 54 inches and seniors any size.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!

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April Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

From the WKU Performing Arts Calendar:  

"Kentucky Museum, April 15 – May 14, Department of Art Spring Graduating Seniors Exhibition
From Graphic Design to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Weaving, Ceramics and Sculpture, this group exhibition, co-sponsored and hosted by the Kentucky Library and Museum, presents the work of the Department of Art’s Seniors graduating in the Spring of 2011. Saturday, May 14: Closing Reception".

From the WCVK Community pages: "Now-4/29 The Gallery at 916 State Street, Bowling Green, and five local churches present 'Meditations on the Holy Cross' an art exhibit by Prof. John Warren Oakes, WKU Art Dept., depicting the crucifixion in several different media. Locations include The Presbyterian Church, Christ Episcopal, St. Joseph's Catholic, Holy Spirit Catholic, and State Street Methodist Church. Call 270-843-5511 for more info."  

Isabelle Barbuzza is having her an exhibition through May 13th at the WKU Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Main Gallery. 745-3944. 

The Graduating Art Seniors from WKU have their exhibit April 15th through May 14th at the Kentucky Museum. 745-3944. 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) at Western will have a Visiting Artist Exhibition from April 1st through May 14th at the FAC Corridor Gallery. 745-3944, http://www.wku.edu/pcal

The Bob Kirby Branch Library will show Gayle Novick's work through April 29th. 782-0252.


Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

Granville Mitchell will exhibit his art at the Warren County (Main Branch) Public Library from 8-8 at the Porter Cafe through April 29th.

Other announcements:

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups are going on for BG Parks and Rec Garden Plots at Keriakes Park 393-3249, BG Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps 393-3249, and Russell Sims Water park passes, 393-3249. If you want a garden plot, register early because these run out fast.

Signups are taking place for a Fiction Workshop June 13th - July 9th for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at WKU Extended Learning and Outreach. "Release Your Creative Talents!"Contact Dr. David Bell at 745-4406 or email him at david.j.bell@wku.edu for more information.

Russell Sims Water Park is having a Pre-Season Pass Sale this month until the 29th. Individuals are $75.00 and a family of 4 is $175. If you sign up now you also get a free pass to the BGPR Fitness Center. Opening Day is May 21st.  393-3249.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

Driving Miss Daisy is coming to the PTK April 15th and will continue through May 1st.


Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Events and classes:

Sunday, April 24th

Happy Easter, Passover, and Ostara! 

The Presbyterian Church  at 1003 State Street has a “The Sun Has Risen” worship service at 7 a.m. 843-4707. Also they have services at 8:30 and 11.

Services at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church are at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  "4/24/11 Easter Sunday Services at Life Fellowship Church will be at Carroll Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, April 24, 10 a.m. For more information call 782-3746."

Westminster Baptist Church at 824 Lehman has a Resurrection Pancake Breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and Worship service follows. “All are welcome.”

The First Assembly Church is presenting the play, “So Loved Easter Drama” today. They are located at 1423 Scottsville Road. 842-0223.Call for time.

Monday, April 25th 

A Kentucky Blues Society Teen Jam is today from 6-9 p.m. at WhaBah steakhouse. Prize drawing is at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Find out more at 782-6400.

The Famous for 15 Minutes New Play Festival is at 8 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall. Plays ware written by WKU students. Some have adult themes and are not suitable for children. 745-5845.This event continues tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 26th

Knit Night is at 6 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. People will bring their works in progress. 782-0252. Call for more info. 

Lost River Cave is having a Sip and Shop event today. 

A free computing class, Computing for Seniors, is at 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Famous for 15 Minutes New Play Festival is at 8 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall. Plays ware written by WKU students. Some have adult themes and are not suitable for children. 745-5845.This event continues tomorrow. 

A Symphony/Concerto Benefit Concert is tonight at 8 p.m. It will feature soloists from the WKU Music Department. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, and $5.00 for students. Here is this event's Facebook page.

Wednesday, April 27th

A free computer class, Introduction to Online Databases, is held today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, April 28th

The Corvette Museum C5/C6 Bash starts today at 9 a.m.  at the Corvete Museum. Call for details 781-7973.

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/28/11 American Business Women’s Association will have a Bar-B-Q Fest at The Presbyterian Church, 1003 State St., Bowling Green, April 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $7 for meal which includes pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, drink, and dessert. Proceeds benefit ABWA Educational Scholarship. Delivery for 10 or more meals is available by calling 779-6239 or 791-2368 by April 27." 

Lost River Cave on Nashville Road has a Sip and Shop event today at 5-7 p.m. with live music and door prizes. Check out their site to find out how to get a discount. http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html.

Another free computer class is today from 9-10 a.m. at the Main Branch library "Introduction to Computers and the Internet". You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A free MacBook computer class,  Introduction to IPhoto, is today from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

A free computer class, Beginning your Resume, is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House for all skill levels. You may need to bring your own chess set. Call for more info: 918-809-6278. The public is welcome. http://www.hilltopperchess.net.

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 7 p.m. 846-2426.

A CASA lunch is today at 11:30 - 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way to raise awareness of Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. Donations are accepted.  782-5353.

Friday, April 29th

The WKU Ag Expo center has a Big Dawg Goat Sale today starting at 8 a.m. Call for info: 745-3976. 

The C5/C6 Bash continues at the National Corvette Museum.

An event, Music, Moxie, and Mayhem (Or: Revolution Rocks) is today at 4:00 to midnight at Circus Square Park sponsored by Revolution 91.7 radio. This is a benefit for Moss Middle School's music program. Donations will be accepted. 

Phil Moore Park has an Arbor Day Celebration today from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Planting, craft tables, learning stations, and more will be there. Call Lisa Clary at 843-6665 for more info.

A free singing recital, Broadway and beyond,  is today at WKU's FAC Recital Hall featuring Liza Kelly and Tracey Moore. 745-3751. 

Also, the WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble perform from 7:30 - 9:30 at Van Meter OR Ivan Wilson Center FAC 0189. (check time and place - another event listing says 7:30 - 9:00 and gives another location). Tickets are $5.00 apiece. 745-3751.

The Mint Jubilee benefit Gala and Dinner for St. Joseph School is at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. You must have a reservation to attend. It is $40.00 per person or $75.00 per couple. Find out more: 842-1235 (St. Joseph School). 

Tonight is also the big event Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown tomorrow night and Sunday afternoon too.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

Saturday, April 30th

An Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Theater shows from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. This performance is also tomorrow afternoon.

From the WCVK Community pages:  "4/30/11 Planted Statewide girls conference for middle and high school girls will be at Living Hope Baptist Church, Bowling Green, April 30, 9 a.m. Featured speaker will be Leslie Hollowell, Bellvue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN. There will be breakout sessions including How to Study Your Bible, Accountability, Devotion Time, Relationships, and Identity in Christ. Cost for the all day conference is $10 per person which includes lunch and prizes. Register online at www.livinghopewired.com/girlsconference or call 843-9462 for more information." 

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 WKU departments, organizations, and student groups are partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community yard sale to raise aid for the people of Japan. The event will be in the Carroll Knicely Conference Center parking lot, Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, April 30, 7 a.m.-noon. ...For more information call 745-2231."

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 Seventh Street Baptist Church Relay for Life Ministries will have a Fried Fish Dinner at Salvation Army parking lot, 400 W. Main St., Bowling Green, April 30, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is $6 and includes fish, choice of baked beans or green beans, cole slaw or potato salad, and bread. Desserts are $1. For delivery of 5 of more orders, call ahead at 307-0355 or 792-9354." 

Scottsville, Kentucky has Jacksonian Days today with many events.

Bowling Green High School is sponsoring Area 5 Special Olympic Spring Games starting at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed. 393-3265.

The Warren County March for Babies is today - registration starts at 9 a.. at Phil Moore Park. 746-5411.

 The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

The Grand Opening of Lost River Cave's Wildflower Gift Shop is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Warren County Extension office has a Couponing class today at 10 a.m. Call for details: 842-1681. 

An Aquafina Pitch Hit and Run event is today at the BG Ball Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for boys and girls 7-14 years old.  Details: 393-3574.

The Plant Lady will talk at the Wild Bird and Nature Store, 901 Lehman Ave., at 11 a.m. today as part of their Herb Festival. 

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

A Girls Day Out event is today from 10-4 at the Sloan Convention Center. This event is free, with 35 business booths on display. 791-4873.

A Lock-In Skate event is held today at The Skatebox. Time is 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. $15.00 per person. 843-3394. 

Tonight is an Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown  Sunday afternoon. 

A Taste of Latin America event is today at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 7 p.m. (4754 Smallhouse Road) to benefit a Latino attending WKU. Tickets are $35.00 per person or $60.00 for a couple. Dance performances and food will be served. You can purchase tickets by calling Addi Hinojoza at 799-6351, and ask about tax donation info. too.

Sunday, May 1st

The Baker Chamber players play at 3 p.m. today at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum. More info: http://www.bgwso.org/index.htm.  A reception will follow. Tickets are $50.00 per person, and seating is limited to 50 people.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.

This is Celebrity Scoop day at Chaney's Dairy Barn from 1-4 p.m.  This event benefits St. Jude's Children's hospital.

An Evening of Dance (afternoon performance) is today at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater at 3-5 p.m. For more info, contat Doris.Patrick@wku.edu.

More events coming up in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area:

May 7^th is “Imagine”,  a live benefit concert for the Exceptional/the Imagine Foundation sponsored by the Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball team, Flora Templeton Stuart and Christian Family Radio. It will be 2-8 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark. Artists there will be Jimmy Needham, Beckah Shae, and Me in Motion.
May 7th An Amazing Angels benefit will be at Chaney's Dairy Barn today and will include a craft bazaar, more.
May 7th the Vette City Roller Derby has a game.
 May 7th is also a Young Artist Alliance and Performance Troupe dance performance at Capital Arts benefiting Camp Courageous at 3:00 or 7:00. $5.00 admission.

May 14th will be the Second Saturday downtown event for May, with Snow cones, Hawaiian ice, face painting, booths, music, balloon twisting, inflatables for the kids, and more.

The Wild Bird and Nature store at 901 Lehman Avenue has an Herb Festival Thursday, April 28 – Sunday May 8^th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

May 2nd will be the first Apron Extravaganza.
May 20th WKU will officially open the Confucious Institute and the Chinese Learning Center.
May 21st is the Soap Box Derby.
May 21st is also a Vette City Roller Derby game. 

May 28th = the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at Capital Arts. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 

"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."

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.

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*The photo of a cute table for two at the top of this posting is by Laudu on Flicker.



Please check all events before attending just in case.