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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.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.
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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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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