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Saturday, February 2, 2013

Selected things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area February 2nd - February 10th

Here are some selected events in the BG, KY area.

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FYI: this is a short, clipped list of some selected things to do.

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Saturday, February 2nd
Today is St. Brigid's Day, also known as Candlemas or Imbolc.

From the WKU News site: "NEXT STAGE SERIES PRODUCTION: The Dance Project. 8 p.m. Feb. 2... Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6. Contact Theatre & Dance, 745-5845."

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "2/1 & 2/2/13 Southside Baptist Church, 557 Memphis Junction Rd. Bowling Green, Ky. Is having a Pancake Breakfast and Yard Sale on February 1st from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday February 2nd from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy. (breakfast is only on Saturday) For more information please call: Michele at 270-991-7303."

WKU has a Dance Project performance at the lab theater at Gordon Wilson Hall at 8 p.m. today. Tickets are $6.00.

From the WKU News site: "9:15 a.m. THIRD ANNUAL DOUBLE REED DAY. Music Rehearsal Hall. Contact Music Department, 745-3751."

Sunday, February 3rd
From the WKU News site: "NEXT STAGE SERIES PRODUCTION: The Dance Project...3 p.m. Feb. 3. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6. Contact Theatre & Dance, 745-5845."

From the WKU News site: "5 p.m. GUEST RECITAL: Elias Goldstein, viola. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751."

WKU has a Dance Project performance at the lab theater at Gordon Wilson Hall at 3 p.m. today. Tickets are $6.00.

See Starry Tales for a Winter Night for free at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 2 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. 745-4044.

Monday, February 4th
Via SoKy Happenings: Elias Goldstein plays viola today at 4:30 p.m. at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751."

Tuesday, February 5th

NEW - NEW - The "Join the Conversation" Skypac community meeting information has changed. This is from their web page:

"We need you! Join the conversation and help us define how the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) can best serve the residents of the entire ten county Barren River Area Development District (BRADD)...The meeting will be divided into two sections
10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Artists/Citizens at Large
1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Arts Organizations/Citizens at Large
Please RSVP by January 29th to by calling 270-904-5000 or email info@theskypac.com. You can read more at the page.

See Starry Tales for a Winter Night for free at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. 745-4044.

Wednesday, February 6th
Via Facebook: Study-Abroad Representatives "Interested in Study Abroad? Stop by the Study Abroad Fair on February 6th in <WKU's> MMTH Lobby from 10-3. Learn about different study abroad opportunities, short term and long term! Enter for a chance to win a study abroad scholarship! Already studied abroad? Come share your experiences with other WKU students! We hope to see you there!!!"

Thursday, February 7th
Today author Lisa Gardner will speak at the CEC Parish Hall next to the Main branch library at 6 p.m. Call 781-4882 to find out if you need to pick up a free ticket or not to attend.

See Starry Tales for a Winter Night for free at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. 745-4044.

Friday, February 8th
From the WKU Events page for Friday, Feb. 8th: "7 a.m. MACY’S USED BOOK SALE. L&N Depot, 401 Kentucky St. - Through Feb. 10. Proceeds benefit Southern Kentucky Book Fest. Contact Kristie Lowry, 745-4502." (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today)

Morris Jewelry on Fountain Square has a Gem Show from 12-7 p.m.

Also February 8th: Dr. Eli Jackson is having another Smiles from the Heart day. It is first come, first served time for free dental care today from 7-4. This event is for needy people who are over 18 and not pregnant. You can pick up a flyer about it at Chandler Park Dental Care at 1857 Tucker Way, BG. (X-rays, cleanings, extractions, and fillings will be done.)

PTK shows Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m.

Lone Star Rodeo is at the WKU Ag Expo Center at 8. 745-2578 for ticket info.

And on Feb. 8th too: 8 p.m. LONE STAR RODEO. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, 745-2578."

Saturday, February 9th
Macy's Used Book Sale continues today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lone Star Rodeo is at the WKU Ag Expo Center at 2. 745-2578 for ticket info.

PTK shows Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m.

Art Matters at 718 State Street has an adult Make and Take Art Event today for $35.00 starting at 6:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-0361.

Cupid's Chase 5K race is today starting at BG High School at 10 a.m. 780-9330.

Sunday, February 10th
Macy's Used Book Sale is also today from 1 to 7 p.m.

PTK shows Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Phoenix Theater at 3 p.m.

Lost River Cave has Introduction to Geocaching from 2-4. 393-0077. Free chili will be available today also in the River Birch Room.

Lone Star Rodeo is at the WKU Ag Expo Center at 2. 745-2578 for ticket info.

And more events to come:

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "2/11/13 The Annual Houchens Centers Game Day and Card Party will take place on Monday, February 11th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Eloise B. Houchens Center, 1115 Adams Street, Bowling Green, Ky. Cost is $13.00 includes morning and afternoon snacks, hot lunch and prizes. Bridge, Bunko, Dominos and Scrabble are just a few of the games to be played. For more information and reservations please call: 270-842-6761."

"2/15/13 Community Education’s 8th annual Spellabration will take place on Friday, February 15th at the Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, Ky. The event raises money for Community Education’s after-school programs, which serve nearly 1,000 children of working families here in Bowling Green, Ky. The doors open at 6:00 pm for food, drinks, and a silent auction and the Spelling bee begins at 6:30 pm. For more information please call: Emily at 270-842-4281."

"2/15/13 Saint James United Methodist Church will be hosting the first ever Empty Bowls Fundraiser in Bowling Green, Ky. Empty Bowls is a project working to end hunger in our communities. Local Potters, Pottery students and hobbyist are working to make bowls to be donated. The event will take place Wednesday, February 13th starting at 5:00 pm. For a $10 donation you will get to pick out a bowl of over 200 bowls then will be served a delicious meal of soup, bread and drink, afterwards the bowls is yours to keep. For more information please call: Garry Taylor at 270-843-4550."

Bridal Fest Winter Expo is on Feb. 17th from noon - 4 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center.

Chaney's has a benefit Barn Dance on Feb. 22nd from 8-10 p.m. for Jack Haley.

WKU will present the Pirates of Penzance on March 1-3.

Check the Find More Events tab at the top to find about about more events.

And thanks for stopping by!

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky Area Tuesday, June 7th through Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Some events in the Bowling Green Area for today
Tuesday, June 7 through Sunday, June 12th, 2011

This posting includes events from the the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Kentucky Literary Online Newsletter.

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.

Check my other pages (above) for even more events.

You can have this blog emailed to you by subscribing in a reader or via email. (see to the right here in this blog.)

I am selecting just a few events for this blog. 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.

Events and classes:

Tuesday, June 7th

Dance Arts has a Bieber Fever Dance and Theater Camp June 20-24th. You can register today from 4-7 p.m. Find out more at http://www.danceartsbg.com or call 270-842-6811 for more information.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free program at 7 p.m. called Venus: Our Sister Planet. Seating is first come, first served. 745-4044.

Wednesday, June 8th

Today is a Concert in the Park at 12 noon in Fountain Square Park, featuring Erica Nicole/Cotton Creek. This concert is free and open to the public. Bring your blankets and chairs.

School students have a Graham Troopers meeting at 3 p.m. at the Graham Drive Community Branch library today. They will make a National Safety Month poster. 781-1441.

A free computer class, E-mail for Beginners, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Warren County Library Main Branch. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The St. James United Methodist Church at 575 Winfield Drive is putting on a Kids Summer of Fun event at 6:30 p.m. Events include water wars, saying thank you to local police officers, more. 842-4949.

Thursday, June 9th
A free computer class, Job Hunting Online, is today from 10-11 a.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Teen Thursdays are at 5:00 p.m. at the Graham Drive Community Branch library. 781-1441.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free program at 7 p.m. called Venus: Our Sister Planet. Seating is first come, first served. 745-4044.

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.

The BG League of Bicyclists has an easy club ride starting at 6 p.m. at Kereiakes Park. http://www.BGLOB.com. From their website: "Come on out and join BGLOB for one of our club rides! Club rides are designed for riders of all experience levels. Helmets are required for all club rides and riders should come prepared for basic mechanical repairs, such as changing flat tires. Learn more about group riding safety and etiquette"

Also at 6 p.m. is a Library event at the Warren County Public Library Main Branch featuring author and actor Jane Kozak. You must pick up a free library ticket at any location before the event. 781-4882.

Friday, June 10th

The Faith United Methodist Church on Veterans Memorial Lane is having a Day Camp today from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Theme is "Jesus to the Rescue". 843-8430.

Riverview at Hobson Grove has a "Civilian Tea Time" (Civil War Civilian Tea) today at 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 270-843-5565. http://www.bgky.org/riverview.

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

Teen Scene is at 3:30 at the Bob Kirby Branch library. 782-0252.

A dance program, "Southern Strut" is tonight at 7 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. Dancers from SKYDC in Franklin will perform. Contact Kristin Hickman, 270-943-4205.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Ice Cream and a Moo-vie tonight at dusk, "Yogi Bear". Free admission. No food or drink, please. 843-5567. They also have this movie event tomorrow night.

Corsair Artisan Distillery at College Street and Spring Alley has a free tour and tasting today from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call 904-2021. http://www.corsairartisan.com/

Saturday, June 11th

Chess on the Square is today at 3 p.m. Free playing for the public. Call Samuel Hunt at 270-809-6278 for more info.

Today is also the Second Saturday Street Fair from 9-3 at Fountain Square Park. Many free activities, music, children's activities, and fun for all. 782-0222. http://www.downtownbg.org.

The Red Cross is sponsoring a class, "Shelter Operations and Simulation" today from 9-4. You must pre-register to attend. 781-7377.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Ice Cream and a Moo-vie tonight at dusk, "Yogi Bear". Free admission. No food or drink, please. 843-5567.

A dance program, "Southern Strut" is tonight at 7 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. Dancers from SKYDC in Franklin will perform. Contact Kristin Hickman, 270-943-4205.

The Skatebox Skate Center has a lock-in from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for $15.00. Games, prizes, more. Call for more info: 843-3394.

Corsair Artisan Distillery at College Street and Spring Alley has a free tour and tasting today from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call 904-2021. http://www.corsairartisan.com/

Beech Bend Superstar is today at 2:45 p.m. at Beech Bend Park. Call 781-7634 for more info. http://www.beechbend.com.

Sunday, June 12th

Rainhill Equine Center has tours today from 1-4 p.m. Rainhill is a horse rescue facility and "home for blind, abandoned and unwanted horses.". 270-777-3164, http://www.RainHillRescue.com.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free program at 2 p.m. called Venus: Our Sister Planet. Seating is first come, first served. 745-4044.

St. James UMC on 575 Winfield Drive is having a Youth ReFRESH Fun Night for 6th through 12th graders tonight from 6-7:30 p.m. 842-4949. Also, preschool children through 8th grade can attend Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m.

Here are more events coming up:

June 13-19 is the Fiction Workshop at WKU.

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at the Capital Arts Center. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free)
June 18th is Party of Note: The Grand Tour with Norro Wilson (trip to Nashville and lunch) benefit for the The Symphony of WKU. 745-5222. Reservations: 745-7681.
June 20th is the Hobo Ball at the L & N Depot/Historic Railpark and Train Museum. 270-745-7317, http://www.historicrailpark.com.
June 21st (Tuesday) author Karen Kingsbury will speak at First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Free tickets will be at any local public library location. 781-4882.
June 25 is the Vette City Roller Derby: VCRD vs. Black-N-Bluegrass A & B team (HOME)
July 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Porter Flea in Nashville, TN will feature handmade jewelry, clothing and much more from local Nashville artists. Address: 715 Porter Avenue. "Hand curated local fare."
July 17th from 2-4pm is Geocaching 101: Hiding a Cache at Lost River Cave.
September 24th is the date of the International Festival from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Circus Square Park.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "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.

I will be listing more events here as I find them. Feel free to list yours as a comment. Later!

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Friday, May 13, 2011

Selected fun events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area for May 17-21

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Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area May 17 - May 21, 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.

You can have this blog emailed to you by subscribing in a reader or via email. (see to the right here in this blog.)

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.

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/

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

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! Scroll down to see their special Mother's Day event. 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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May Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st of May 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

The Gallery Hop in Bowling Green is coming up on June 4th from 5-8 p.m. Mark your calendar!

Donn Mierti (photographer) has an exhibit at the Main Branch library this month in the Porter Cafe. 781-4882.

Anthony Wycihowski photos will be shown at the Bob Kirby Branch Library this month.

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.

The VSA Arts Access Gallery is showing "The Artist Within" this month. They are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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. (They already may be full...)

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.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

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

Performing Arts Summer Camp begins in June. Contact the ALIVE Center for more information. http://www.wku.edu/alive/events.html.

Events and classes:

Tuesday, May 17th

It is a full moon tonight.

It is also PRIMARY ELECTION DAY. Find out more about this election here: Lineups are set for May 17 Kentucky Primary Election (via: the Lexington Herald-Leader).

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "05/17/11 Former Arkansas governor, Mike Huckabee, host of "HUCKABEE" on Fox News Channel and the author of nine books will be the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual Foundation Christian Academy Benefit Dinner, 6:30pm Tues, May 17th. Tickets can be purchased for $100 each by going on-line at www.fcafalcons.com or in person at 2480 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green, for more info contact: Laura Oliver 780-6100 laura.oliver@fcafalcons.com"

A Preschool Spanish class is offered at the Main Branch Library at 11:30 a.m. This class is for 3-5-year-olds. Call for more information: 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 atttend. Call 782-0252.

PJ Tales has a "All about Dinosaurs" book reading and finger puppet making time at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. More info: 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Digital Catalog Downloading, is at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Wednesday, May 18th
A AARP Driver Safety program takes place today at the Greenwood Mall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-0942.

Thursday, May 19th

A free computer class, Introduction to Computers and the Internet, is today at 2 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The High Five Kid's Club meets at the Main branch library at 4 p.m. They will re-create Claude Monet's water lilies and make a watercolor butterfly. More info: 781-4882.

Today is Teen Thursday at the Graham Drive Branch library starting at 5 p.m. for grades 6-12. This is a Prom Nite. Find out more: 781-1441.

A free Macbook Class, Introduction to Microsoft Excel is from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an easy, mostly flat ride today of 1 to 1 1/2 hours today starting at Kereiakes Park at 6 p.m. You must have a helmet. http://www.BGLOB.com.

Author Silas House will speak at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Main Branch library at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. 781-4882.

A free MacBook computer class, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

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.

Friday, May 20th

Barnes and Noble has a story time featuring Clifford Takes a Trip at 11:30 a.m. Cookies and milk will be served. Parents are asked to bring their cameras, because Clifford will be there. 746-9779.

May 20th WKU will officially open the Confucious Institute and the Chinese Learning Center. The official opening will be at the Ivan Wilson FAC Theater from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be in front of Java City. More info: Doris.Patrick@wku.edu.

The First Anniversary Celebration will be at the Caroll Nicely Conference Center Grand Ballroom at 6 p.m. More info: contact terrill.martin@gmail.com.

The AARP meets today at Ryan's at 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. 842-2832.

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.

Today is also the BB & T All American Soapbox Derby. It will continue tomorrow too. The event is free to spectators and starts at 7 a.m. Find out more here: http://bgkiwanis.org/soapbox/. 791-3753.

Ned Van Go, Travis Mann band, and Sunday Valley are at the Capital Arts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50. 782-2787.

The Olde Stone Run for PRIDE pasta dinner is at 6:00 p.m. at the Club at Olde Stone. The race is tomorrow. Tickets are $30.00 per person and include this dinner plus the race. Registration forms are at http://www.olde-stone.com. (scroll down to the bottom at the site for info.)

Saturday, May 21st
This is Judgment Day, according to some people on FamilyRadio.com.

Today is also the BB & T All American Soapbox Derby. The event is free to spectators and starts at 7 a.m. Find out more here: http://bgkiwanis.org/soapbox/. 791-3753.

Also today is the North Warren Relay Team's 2nd Annual Run 4 Ruth Ann, which starts at 8 a.m. at North Warren Elementary.

A Tour de Town bike ride is today. Families are invited. Bikers meet at Boatlanding Park at 9 a.m. More info: http://www.BikeBG.com or email bikebg@gmail.com.

Fountain Square Park is the start area for a Freedom from Stigma walk for Mental Health Month at 10 a.m. Blue Light Special will play then and speakers, balloon release, and a candlelight vigil are planned. More info: call 1-800-618-6128. Read the BG Daily news article here.

A car show benefit for CASA, the 2nd Annual Best Western Charity Car Show is from 10-4 at the Best Western Parking Lot. 782-5353 or 303-7572.

A comedian hypnotist, Rich Guzzi, is performing at the Sloan Convention Center at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. (2nd show is for 18 and over). Tickets are $8.00 to $20.00. Advance tickets are available. 745-0088. http://www.richguzzi.com.

The Shaker Museum at South Union will have an Antiques and Garden Market today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person. Lunch will be served too. More info: 800-811-8379 or http://www.shakermuseum.com/events/index.cfm.

The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen have a Spring Fair and Show today from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Admission is $5.00, and children 12 and under are free. This fair continues tomorrow.

The Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition has a Silver Ribbon Restaurant Day at 11 a.m. at many restaurants in Bowling Green today and tomorrow. Special discounts are offered to seniors.

The 2011 Rose Show is also today, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 23 on Dishman Lane. 842-3475.

The Russell Sims Aquatic Center opens today. (10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.

The Olde Stone Run for PRIDE starts at 8 a.m. at the Club at Olde Stone. http://www.bgky.org/operationpride/runforpride.php.745-0090 or 393-4653.

Sunday, May 22nd

The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen have a Spring Fair and Show today from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Admission is $5.00, and children 12 and under are free.

The Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition has a Silver Ribbon Restaurant Day at 11 a.m. at many restaurants in Bowling Green today and tomorrow. Special discounts are offered to seniors.

Beech Bend Park has drag racing tonight starting at 5 p.m. Find out more: 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com.

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.

A Geocaching 101 How to Use it lecture is from 2-4 p.m. at Lost River Cave today. Students will learn how to set up an account on the Geocaching.com website and log finds. 270-393-0077.

More events coming up:

May 28th will be the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off.
June 4th is the Gallery Hop.
June 4th is also the 20th Anniversary Bluegrass Draft Horse and Mule Championship at the Ag Expo Center.
June 4th Chaney's Dairy Barn will have a Kentucky Proud Festival.
June 4th the Barbership Chorus will sing at WKU's Van Meter Hall VMH Lobby at 7-10 p.m.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "6/4/11 Caveman Chorus presents Harmony Hitz with The Music City Chorus and Lunchbreak at WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium, June 4, 7 p.m. Tickets for this barbershop concert are $17, $5 for students. For more information call 783-1032."
Chaney's Dairy Barn Ice Cream and a Moovie starts June 10th at dusk.

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

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at the Capital Arts Center. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free)
June 25 is the Vette City Roller Derby: VCRD vs. Black-N-Bluegrass A & B team (HOME)
July 17th from 2-4pm is Geocaching 101: Hiding a Cache at Lost River Cave.
September 24th is the date of the International Festival from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Circus Square Park.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "Now - 05/30 During the month of May, the Men's Ministry of Living Hope Baptist Church are collecting blankets for the persecuted Christians and people of Sudan; in honor of Moms & Wives. Please bring your new or gently used blankets to the business office of Living Hope Baptist Church. For a large number of blanket donations a pickup can be arranged by calling Walter at 842-8467."

"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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Please check all events before attending, just in case.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Events, exhibits, plays and more this week (March 8-13) in Bowling Green, Kentucky


Silhouettes from a Grease production.

March 8th - March 13th:

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Newest additions: Plays this week: Grease the Musical, and Scene It? Other new additions: Singer-Songwriter night at Chaney's on the 12th, and Fat Tuesday Celebration at 440 Main on the 8th (today!).

A big welcome goes out to the Sweet Sixteen Tournament this week, March 9-12.

The BG Public Library will have Teen Tech Week activities this week. Call them to find out more. 782-0252.

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

Art Shows and Exhibitions

The VSA (Very Special Arts) 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.

Also, they have an art display of Photographs of Safe Haven at the ACCESS Gallery at 515 East 10th Avenue. Call for gallery times: 781-0872.

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.

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

Kim Soule's art will show at the Warren County Public Library Bob Kirby Branch through March 31st.

The Capital Arts Center and Houchen's sponsors the BG/WC Youth Exhibit through March 23rd, Monday through Friday in the Houchens and Mezzanine Calleries.

The US Bank Celebration of the Arts 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

Sarah Dineen will show new paintings at WKU's Ivan Wilson FAC Corridor Gallery through April 6th.

A Kentucky Art from the Heart Exhibit is showing at the Main Branch library through March 31st.

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups this month 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.

PLAYS HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
Scene It? is presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater at the Phoenix Theater Thursday through Saturday. 781-6233. The time is 7 p.m. Call to find out ticket prices.

Grease the Musical is also playing this weekend, Friday-Sunday. Times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 2:30 p.m. Call 842-3627. Tickets are $10.00 each. 842-3627. This play is presented by Greenwood High School.

Now for the events and classes:

Tuesday, March 8th:
Today is Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras).

A free computer class is today at the Main Branch Library at 9-11 a.m. It is Introduction to Genealogy Resources. You must pre-register to attend; call 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Ebay for Beginners, is at the Bob Kirby Branch library at 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend; call 782-0252.

You can take the Red Cross Disaster services overview for free today from 6-9 p.m. Call 781-7377 to register.

PJ Tales are at the Main Branch library today at 6 p.m. Call 781-4882 for more info.

Wednesday, March 9th:
Today is Ash Wednesday.

Kroger on Scottsville Road is having a free tour and class: Choosing Healthy Food from 8 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. You must pre-register; call 745-0942.

The Warren Co. Main Branch library will have a free computer class, Facebook for Beginners, at 6 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, March 10th:
Community Action is holding a Chili Cook-Off today from 11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. today at the First Christian Church. This event will benefit the Foster Grandparent Program. Celebrity judges will be there. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Call 782-3162 or visit http://www.casoky.org/.

Daymar College at 2421 Fitzgerald Drive has a free resume and interview workshop today from 2-4 p.m. Bring your resume for a critique. 843-6750.

America's Cheapest Family, Annette and Steve Economides, will talk about raising their five children and living on modest means at the Christ Episcopal church today at i6 p.m. The event is free, but you must get ticket first at the library or emailing jaynep@warrenpl.org. This is part of the In The House Speaker series.

Scene It? is presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater at the Phoenix Theater Thursday through Saturday. 781-6233. The time is 7 p.m. Call to find out ticket prices.

The WKU Chess club meets today at 6-9 at the WKU Faculty House. The public is welcome. 1-918-809-6278.

Friday, March 11th:
The Warren County Extension office has a Couponing class today at 1 p.m. 3132 Nashville Road. Call 842-1681.

A Free computer class, Overdrive Digital Catalog, is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Scene It? is presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater at the Phoenix Theater Thursday through Saturday. 781-6233. The time is 7 p.m. Call to find out ticket prices.

Grease the Musical is also playing this weekend, Friday-Sunday. Times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 2:30 p.m. Call 842-3627. Tickets are $10.00 each. 842-3627. This play is presented by Greenwood High School.

Teen Scene is at the Warren County Bob Kirby Branch library at 3:30 for Junior High and High School students. Teens will make collages and sculptures. Find out more: 782-0252.

Graham Drive Community branch library has Teen Tech Week at 5 p.m. Call 781-1441 for more info.

Saturday, March 12th:
Walmart on Campbell Lane and the American Red Cross is taking food for families from a list at the store from 8-4 today.

Scene It? is presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater at the Phoenix Theater Thursday through Saturday. 781-6233. The time is 7 p.m. Call to find out ticket prices.

Grease the Musical is also playing this weekend, Friday-Sunday. Times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 2:30 p.m. Call 842-3627. Tickets are $10.00 each. 842-3627. This play is presented by Greenwood High School.

Bowling Green Hot Rods have a Fan Fest today from 11-5. They will serve free hot dogs and snacks at noon, will have inflatables, free tours, and more. Find out about this event here: http://bowlinggreen.hotrods.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110225&content_id=16734678&vkey=pr_t2498&fext=.jsp&sid=t2498.

Barnes and Noble has an author signing today of Not a Wasted Breath by LaRecea Tabor Gibbs at 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 13th:

Via Soky Happenings: Today Daylight Savings Time begins. Spring forward 1 hour.

Grease the Musical is also playing this weekend, Friday-Sunday. Times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 2:30 p.m. Call 842-3627. Tickets are $10.00 each. 842-3627. This play is presented by Greenwood High School.

Rainhill Equine Rescue Facility has a free tour today. They are located at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185 in BG. Call 270-777-3164. their website is here: http://www.RainHillRescue.com.

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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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.

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.

This neat detective logo and the beautiful heart are both to be found at the Microsoft Clipart pages.

More about me: Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

I am a Pots Place Associate, author and blogger.

The Grease photo at the top of this posting is by Dave Parker (see his profile page), who has photos at the Flickr site. He lives in California.

The neat detective at the bottom of this blog entry is from the Microsoft Clip art image pages.

Thanks to the SoKy Happenings magazine for all their information. Please check all events before attending just in case.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Selected events, classes, exhibits and more for March 7-13 in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky


A Corvette Zora 1984 by Davynin on Flickr.

March 7th - March 13th:

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
++++++++++++++++++++
New addition: Saturday's Bowling Green Hot Rods Fan Fest 2011.

Also: a big welcome to the Sweet Sixteen Tournament this week, March 9-12.