What's happening in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area this week Aug. 7-14

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 Fun things to do in the Bowling Green, Ky area August 7th - 14th.

The Main Library is closed through the 17th due to renovations. The other branches are open.

Make sure to double-check each event, just in case.

Sunday, August 7th

The Russell Sims Aquatic Park is having a Sunny Day Pool Party today sponsored by WKYU-PBS from 1-5. 745-2202.

Parents skate free with a child's admission today from 2-5 at the Skatebox.

WhaBah Steakhouse has a live Blues Jam from 6-10. 782-6400.

Monday, August 8th

Kirby Kids (for elementary school ages) meet today at 3:30 at the Bob Kirby Branch library.

Holy Trinity Lutheran School is having an Open House today from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Find out more about the school. http://bowlinggreen.macaronikid.com/calendar/event/628805/

WhaBah Steakhouse has a Teen Jam from 6-9. Free admission, the family is invited. 782-6400.

Tuesday, August 9th

SKyPAC is having a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. They also have another on Thursday. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.

The Sunny 16 Camera Club meets today (the second Tuesday) at the Presbyterian Church's Fellowship Hall downtown at 10th at State Streets.

Warren County Youth Football signups are today from 6-8 pm. at Phil Moore Park. 843-6665.

The Red Cross has a class on Shelter Operations and Simulation from 6-9 at 430 Center Street. 781-7377. You must pre-register to attend.

Wednesday, August 10th

Graham Troopers for school-age students meets today at the Graham Drive branch library. 781-1441.

Thursday, August 11th

SKyPAC is having a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.

The WKU Chess Club meets from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

The Fraternal Order of Police sponsors Ballroom Dance Lessons at 150 Corvette Drive at 7 - 8 p.m. The cost is  $7.00 per person. 782-5425.

Via the Creative Writing ListServe: An artist workshop is offered today from 5:00 - 7:45 at the Bob Kirby Branch Library by the Kentucky Foundation for Women for those interested in Feminist Art and Social Change. You must pre-register to attend. From the mailing:

"For more information call the KFW office or visit www.kfw.org

Please RSVP by contacting Sue at the KFW office,

502-562-0045, toll free at 866-654-7564 or sue@kfw.org."

The BG League of Bicyclists have an easy ride of 1 1/2 hour (mostly through residential areas) starting at Keriakes Park  at 6 p.m. You must wear a helmet.

Teen Thursday is at 5 at the Graham Drive branch library. 781-1441.

Warren County Youth Football signups are today from 6-8 pm. at Phil Moore Park. 843-6665.

Spirits in the Cave is tonight at Lost River Cave from 6-9 p.m., which raises money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Tickets are $40.00 per person. call 781-1180 or visit http://bbbsky.com.

Friday, August 12th

The Bowling Green Gallery Hop is today from 5-8 p.m. Make sure to visit the Pots Place at 528 East Main street on the square. They will have special treats there for visitors donated by Mariah's. Yum! Plus they have new works by artists Bob Brigl, Helen Hooper-Hirst, Norman O'Neal, Laura Bain-Selbo, and Diane Braber. Some photos of new works are here: The Pots Place Facebook page photos.

Concerts in the Park follow from 6:30 p.m. -10. 782-0222.

This is also the Duncan Hines Festival from 5-8 at The Kentucky Library and Museum. 792-0775. Find out more about the Adventures in Good Baking contest here: http://bowlinggreen.macaronikid.com/calendar/event/628694/.

A Shine Up and Show Off Car and Truck show is at Circus Square Park from 5-8:30 to  benefit Hope Harbor.

The Capital Arts theater  at 416 East Main downtown shows Les Miserables tonight at 7 p.m., presented by the Capital Arts Youth Theater. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, and $6.00 for children 12 and under.

Orchestra Kentucky has a Retro Series performance tonight with Piano Men at the WKU Van Meter Auditorium at 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. 846-2426. Contact: Diane Crawley 270-846-2426 dcrawley@orchestrakentucky.com.

 

Today is the registration deadline for a  Dementia and Alzheimer's class from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Christian Health Center at 1800 Westen on August 29th. You must pre-register to attend. Call 796-6643.

An old style Supper and Auction is at 5:00 at Warren East High School. This is a benefit for the Foster Grandparents program.

All participants in Special Olympics are invited to the Special Olympics Appreciation Day today from 4-8 at Russell Sims Aquatic Center.

 

Saturday, August 13th

The Perseids Meteor Shower is tonight. But the moon's brightness will make them hard to see.  Get hints from NASA on how to see them this year. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2010-119

 

This is the Second Saturday Street Fair downtown in beautiful Fountain Square. Come downtown and visit all the shops and relax in the Square.

Via Facebook:  Today is the Tour D Town Hot Rods Ride. From the FB page: "Location: Keriakes Park/Hot Rods Stadium. Join the August family friendly Tour D Town Ride from Keriakas Park to the Hot Rods stadium. Enjoy the game and take an easy ride back to the park afterwards. Bring helmet, bike lock and lights! Ride departs Keriakas at 6PM. Game starts at 7:05." Via Bicycle Bowling Green.

The Red Cross offers volunteers a free class today from 8-5, "Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance." You must pre-register for this class. 781-7377.

WKU has Chess on the Square today from 9-3. Free play. Call Samuel Hunt for more info. 918-809-6278.

The Tea Squares shop at 906 State Street has a "Sneak Preview" today from 9-3. 504-559-9292.

The Capital Arts theater  at 416 East Main downtown shows Les Miserables tonight at 7 p.m., presented by the Capital Arts Youth Theater. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, and $6.00 for children 12 and under.

Orchestra Kentucky has a Retro Series performance tonight with Piano Men at the WKU Van Meter Auditorium at 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. 846-2426. Contact: Diane Crawley 270-846-2426 dcrawley@orchestrakentucky.com.

Sunday, August 14th
Rainhill Equine Facility, a horse rescue, has free tours today from 1-4. 11125 Kentucky Highway 185, Bowling Green. 777-3164, http://www.RainHillRescue.com.

The Capital Arts theater  at 416 East Main downtown shows Les Miserables today at 3 p.m., presented by the Capital Arts Youth Theater. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, and $6.00 for children 12 and under.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 807 Campbell Lane has their annual Ice Cream Social, Cake Walk, and Cake Auction today from 4-6 p.m. 781-3295. 

WhaBah Steakhouse has a live Blues Jam from 6-10. 782-6400.

More upcoming events:

August 17th is a workshop at the ALIVE Center, Volunteer Recruitment and Retention. You must pre-register for this workshop.

August 18th, the Public Theater of Kentucky presents Annie Jr. at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. This production goes on until August 28th. 781-6233.

August 19th and 20th, Chaney's will present Tangled at their Ice Cream and a Moovie event.

August 19, 20, and 21st is the 3rd Annual Newgrass Festival.

August 21 Dance Arts Sleeping Beauty ("come dressed as the Princess you are") 1-4 p.m. Show is limited to 40 participants. $15.00 for participating children with accompanying adult. $5.00 for observers, Ages 2.5 - 5 years. Call Jackie to pre-register at 270-467-8852.

August 23rd: BGAMUG, the Bowling Green Computer club, meets at 6:30. http://www.bgamug.com.

August 25th John F. Baker Jr. will speak at the Main branch library at 6 p.m.

Big Red's Blitz is August 25th too.

September 10th, The Octagon Hall Museum in Franklin will have a Ghost Hunt. 1-866-559-4741. http://www.GhostHuntWeekends.com.

September 17th is Symphony at the Orchard. http://www.TheSymphonyAtWKU.org.

Sept 17 The Vette City Vixens play the Rollergirls Of Central Kentucky & Hot Broads play Naptown Third Alarm (at home) at the Skate Box in Bowling Green.
Sept. 17th is also the Anansi Marionette show at the Capital Arts Center at 5 p.m.

September 24th is the International Festival in Bowling Green.

August 27th is the Great American Campout at Lost River Cave.

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "08/27/11 Saturday August 27, 4:30 “ 7:00 pm. Christ United Methodist Church, 716 Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green presents 48th Annual Ice Cream Social featuring burgers, hot dogs, salads, baked beans, desserts and homemade ice cream plus inflatable for the kids. Adults $7/ Children 12 & Under $3. Community is invited. 842-4343.

10/01/11 Smiths Grove Presbyterian Church and Evans Law Office 5K and 2 mile walk at North Warren Elementary School in Smiths Grove, KY on Saturday, October 1st , 2011. Registration starts at 7am and the start of 5K and walk will be at 8am. Money raised will be used for church activities, helping those in the community, Team World Vision, and Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation. For more information call 270-996-8164 or 270-393-7017."

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NEWEST events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for Feb. 27th-March 6th

Feb. 27th -  March 6th: events, plays, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

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

I just added the Home Expo, which is Friday through Sunday of this week. Scroll down to find out more.

Art Shows and Exhibitions

Misha Ambrosia is having her art shown at Greener Groundz during February.


The VSA Exhibit is free and open to the public at the Garden Gallery at the Kentucky Library and Museum this month until March 21st. 745-2592.

Kendall McMinimy is showing his art at the WKU Ivan Wilson FAC Corridor Gallery from Feb. 16-March 23rd. 745-3944.

A Modern Atomic Art exhibition will take place Feb. 18th  - March 25th at The Gallery at 916. http://www.thegalleryat916.com.

Martha Duff has an art exhibit at the Bob Kirby branch library through February 28th. 

Kay Zoretic's jewelry is exhibited at the Warren County Library main branch this month through February 28th. 781-4882.


The Regional Scholastic Arts exhibition 2011 is frm 9-5 through February 27th at the Capital Arts Galleries. 782-2787. 

The US Bank art show opens Feb. 27th and runs through April 2nd  at the Kentucky Museum. See all kinds of great art here.  http://bit.ly/hnjSRA

Sunday, February 27th: The Community Bowl for Kid's Sake continues today from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is a benefit for Big Brothers/Big Sisters at Southern Lanes. 781-1180.

The Closing Reception for the Very Special Arts Exhibit is today from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Capital Arts. Everyone is welcome 782-2787,

The BG Special Olympics Basketball Social is today from 2-5 p.m. Volunteers are needed. Basketball, fun, games, and lunch. Kummer Little Rec Center, Bowling Green. Call 393-3265 or 393-3484.

A free Faculty Artist Recital by Antonio Guiliano, Tenor, is today at 3 p.m. at the WKU FAC Recital Hall. 745-3751.

The US Bank art show opens today at the Kentucky Museum. See all kinds of great art here.  http://bit.ly/hnjSRA

Sunburst Youth Theater presents The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe today at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $8 to $10 each, with group prices available. 781-6233.

WKU Theater and Dance Dept. presents Khamaseen at 3 p.m.  at WKU Russell Miller Theater. Call 745-3121 or 745-5845 for more info. Adult tickets are $11.00 and students are $9.00.



Monday, February 28th:
A free computer class, E-mail Intermediate, is held today at the Main branch library from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A Black History Month Finale Extravaganza is held at 3:30 p.m. today at the Graham Drive Community Library. Enjoy food and fun.

Orchestra Kentucky has a VIP Series Concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Larnelle Harris and African-American music by William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole. Call 846-2426. Join them at their Facebook page here: http://on.fb.me/hwcWAy. Read what Jeffrey Reed has to say about the concert: http://bit.ly/eFQWJs. Tickets are $25.00 to $45.00 each.
This concert is in Van Meter Hall VMH 0108 and lasts until 10 p.m.

WKU Theater and Dance Dept. presents Khamaseen at 8 p.m.  at WKU Russell Miller Theater. Call 745-3121 or 745-5845 for more info. Adult tickets are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

From the WBKO Community Calendar page: "New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding Pizza Hut Fundraiser Feb 28, 2011 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM Pizza Hut by Greenwood Mall
20% of the proceeds from Dine In and Carryout will go to NBTR." Michele Vise 270.782.6496

 Happy St. David's Day!

Tuesday, March 1st:
 WKU Theater and Dance Dept. presents Khamaseen at 8 p.m.  at WKU Russell Miller Theater. Call 745-3121 or 745-5845 for more info. Adult tickets are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

The Bowling Green Main library at 1225 State Street has a free computer class today from 2-3 p.m. This class is called MS Word for Beginners. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 215.

Wednesday, March 2nd:
From the WBKO Community Events pages: "Sarah Dineen: Unleashed - Artist Lecture Mar 2, 2011 6:00 pm Exhibition in Main University Gallery, WKU, Bowling Green, KY. Lecture is open to the public and all are invited to attend.


The Bowling Green Main library at 1225 State Street has a free computer class today from 2-3 p.m. This class is called E-mail Basics. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 215.

Thursday, March 3rd:
Community Education has a Sit and Sew class today. Bring your own machine and a project of your choice. The cost is $15.00 and is a continuing class. Register at 842-4281.

From the WKU Events pages:  Tonight from 7-9 is a WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert in Van Meter Hll 0108.

The Bowling Green Main library at 1225 State Street has a free computer class today from 6-7 p.m. This class is called Intermediate Computers and the Internet. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 215.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 at the WKU Faculty House and is open to the public. All skills and ages are welcome. 


Friday, March 4th:
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "03/4/11 Bowling Green High School Students will perform Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award Winning musical, at the Capitol Arts Center March 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and March 6, 3 p.m. The cast is made up of over 80 students including several elementary and junior high students. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students. Call 746-2300 to reserve seats and for more information."

This is the first day of the Home Expo 2011, which is 5-8 p.m. today at the Sloan Convention Center. See products from landscapers, builders, and designers plus mini-seminars, displays, a door prize, and more. Tickets are $8.00 or 2 for $15.00 for adults and accompanied (by an adult) children are free.


From the WKU Events pages:  Tonight is a free Faculty/Guest Violin Recital at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center 01889 from 6-7:30 p.m. This recital is free and open to the public.

The Bob Kirby Branch library at 175 Iron Skillet Court has a free computer class, Intro to Mac Computers, today from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend by calling 270-782--252.

Saturday, March 5th:
 From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "03/4/11 Bowling Green High School Students will perform Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award Winning musical, at the Capitol Arts Center March 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and March 6, 3 p.m. The cast is made up of over 80 students including several elementary and junior high students. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students. Call 746-2300 to reserve seats and for more information."
 From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "3/5/11 Junior Achievement’s 2011 Penguin Plunge will be March 5, 10:30 a.m. outside the Sloan Convention Center. Plungers raise donations to earn the right to jump in the chilly waters. Penguin Plunge registration is available at www.JAforKids.com or by calling 782-0280." (The Parade is at 10:30 and the Plunge is at 11:00 a.m.)

This is the second day of the Home Expo 2011, which is 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. today at the Sloan Convention Center. See products from landscapers, builders, and designers plus mini-seminars, displays, a door prize, and more. Tickets are $8.00 or 2 for $15.00 for adults and accompanied (by an adult) children are free. 


Sunday, March 6th:  

A Team Penning event is taking place today at the WKU Ag-Expo Center at 406 Elrod Road. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/agexpocenter/2011%20events.html

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "03/4/11 Bowling Green High School Students will perform Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award Winning musical, at the Capitol Arts Center March 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and March 6, 3 p.m. The cast is made up of over 80 students including several elementary and junior high students. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students. Call 746-2300 to reserve seats and for more information."

This is the last day of the Home Expo 2011, which is 12:30 - 5 p.m. today at the Sloan Convention Center. See products from landscapers, builders, and designers plus mini-seminars, displays, a door prize, and more. Tickets are $8.00 or 2 for $15.00 for adults and accompanied (by an adult) children are free.
 

Much thanks go to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Soky Happenings, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar.

  
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.
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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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