NEWEST events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for Feb. 13-20

Feb. 13th -  20th: events, plays, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

 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 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.


Capital Arts has a Scholastic Arts Exhibition 02/04 to 02/27.

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 the 28th. 

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


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

Sunday, Feb. 13th
A free WKU Faculty Trombone recital is today at 3 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. L. Blakeman will be the featured musician.

Public Theater of Kentucky is showing Romeo and Juliet today at 3 p.m.  at the Public Theater of Kentucky. Tickets are adults $13.00 and seniors and students $10.00. http://www.ptkbg.org.

The Lone Star Rodeo continues today at 2 p.m. at the Ag Expo Center. Check details and get tickets here.   or call 270-745-2578.

From the WCVK page: "2/13/11 The Katina’s will be in concert at Bowling Green First Assembly, 1423 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. No admission fee--a love offering will be taken. For more information call 842-0223."
 

Monday, Feb. 14th

Valentine's Day

  

2 plays by WKU Theater and Dance Dept. show today at 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. : Facing East and The Person I Once Was. $5. admission. Mature audiences. WKU Gordon Wilson Hall. 745-5845.

 
Love Stinks Chocolate fest 3:30 p.m. for all ages. Chocolate tasting plus a Valentine's Day craft. Graham Drive branch library. 781-1441. 

Tuesday, Feb. 15th

2 plays by WKU Theater and Dance Dept. show today at 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. : Facing East and The Person I Once Was. $5. admission. Mature audiences. WKU Gordon Wilson Hall. 745-5845.

Community Education has a "Puppy Manners" class is today from 1-3 p.m. for puppies  that are 4 months old. Classes are 2/15-2/24, from 1-3 p.m., at the Pet Stop on Scottsville Road. Fee is $30.00 per family (one dog). Call 842-4281 to register and to get more information. 

A free computer class, Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners, is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. 

There will be Black History Month activities at the Parker-Bennett Community Center today  from 4-5 p.m. Call 393-3249 for more information.

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

A Community Education class starts today, Gardening with Native Plants, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Museum. You must register, call 842-4281. Price is $20 or $35.00 for 2. There are 3 sessions to this class.

Wednesday, Feb. 16th

The Kendall McMinimy art showing starts today at WKU's Ivan Wilson FAC Gallery. (see the top of this blog for details.) 

A free computer class, Job Hunting Online, is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882. 

Elementary school students can make a Black History collage today at the Graham Troopers meeting at the Graham Drive community library at 3:30 p.m. All materials are provied. Call 781-1441.


A free computer class, Introduction to Social Networking, is today at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A WKU Faculty recital (Col Legno) featuring Sarah (cello) and Mark Berry (Percussion) is tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Recital Hall. It is free to the public.  Call 745-3751 for more info.

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."

Thursday, Feb. 17th

The ALIVE center is having a Campus and Community Network meeting today at 9 a.m. to develop work groups and work towards shared goals. Call 782-0082 for more information.

Parks and Rec is sponsoring a Back History Month activities session today at 4-5 p.m. at the Parker -Bennett Community Center. Call 393-3249 for more information.

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

A Band Perry Benefit Concert presented by Omega Phi Alpha is being held from 7-10 p.m. at E.A. Diddle Arena. Local band Floord will also play. Tickets are $19.00. Proceeds go to the Global Volunteer Network's Eat So They Can. Call the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5-BIG RED. All seating is General Admission. www.eatsotheycan.org

Community Education has a Sit and Sew class today from 6-8 p.m. at Bowling Green Junior High. Bring your machine and a project. $15. per person. You must pre-register to attend. Call 842-4281 to register and for more information.

WKU Chess Club meets today from 6-9 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. The public is invited. Call 918-809-6278 for more information.

Haiwang Yuan leads a discussion about China's Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: A Look at a City Called Tianjin as part of the Far Away Places talks at Barnes and Noble bookstore. Call 746-977 for more information.

Friday, Feb. 18th

Eastside Church of Christ at 1706 Smallhouse Road is having a Hymn Singing today at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

Spell-A-Bration is Community Ed's 6th Annual Adult Spelling Bee at Sloan Convention Center. $5.00 per person includes refreshments, music, and a silent auction. Find out more about the event, including how to get a table for your group at http://www.commed.us/spell.htm.

A free event, the Jesus Prom, for physically and mentally challenged individuals is being held tonight from 6-9 or 10 p.m. (please check time) at Hillvue Heights Church. Find out more by calling 842-0012 or contacting BenBrewster@Hillvue.com.

Saturday, Feb. 19th

The 6th Kentucky Company C Reenactment Group meets at 9 a.m. today at Gander Mountain. Everyone is welcome. Call Shannon Jeffries at 270-670-3041 for more information.

The 10th Annual Train Show and Sale takes place today from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. $2.00 admission. Call 745-7317.

Living Hope Baptist Church is sponsoring a Renew Your Vows event from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Chapel. This is a free event. Light refreshments will be served and prizes and certificates will be given away. Wear business or Sunday dress. RSVP by calling Christian Family Radio at 1-800-978-5755.

Funniest Kids Around is at 6:30 p.m. at Capital Arts Theater. The Red River Fiddlers will open the show. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. Call 781-6714 for more information.

Sunday, Feb. 20th
Hospice Chocolate Festival and Silent Auction is today from 2-5 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, and $5.00 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under are free. Events include a celebrity cookie eating contest and a silent auction. Call 782-3402 or 1-800-344-9479 for more information or email sarnett@hospiceky.org. http://www.hospicesoky.org.

  
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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.

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






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