The most exciting thing going on, I think, is Friday, when American Idol comes to town at Fountain Square Park.
NEW NEW - See photos from Friday's American Idol Small Town Bus Tour in Bowling Green Kentucky here.
NEW NEW - See photos from Friday's American Idol Small Town Bus Tour in Bowling Green Kentucky here.
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| This neat music score is from Shelley Freedman on Flickr. |
Friday, August 17
Big News - The American Idol bus is in downtown Bowling Green today on Fountain Square. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. (Note the earlier time!)
The event goes on until 4 p.m.
Find out more at the Daily News article. Police will be on hand to help you find a parking spot. Check the American Idol website also for information at the Small Town Bus Tour page.
A free computer class is today from 10-11 a.m., Facebook for Beginners, at the Smiths Grove branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.
A free computer class is today from 10-11 a.m., Facebook for Beginners, at the Smiths Grove branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.
The AARP meets today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church. The meeting is a potluck. Call for more info: 782-0712.
Tonight is Concerts in the Park! NOTE CHANGE: the Concerts have both been moved to Circus Square with sound from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Because of American Idol - this will cut down on squishiness!)
The Public Theatre of Kentucky presents Honk! Jr.: the Musical at 7 p.m. tonight at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are 8 and 10 dollars.
There is a Garden Party at the Cave... which cave? Lost River Cave. This will benefit the BGWC Humane Society. Tickets are $40.00 each. More info: 783-9404.
Saturday, August 18
Be looking for some neat pictures and stories of the American Idol day yesterday today - - in many local news stations and of course in the Daily News. I will be watching the news for sure, and reading the newspaper.
Here are some more events for today:
Geocachers are invited to Basil Griffin Park for International Geocaching Day, from 6-7 p.m. at Picnic Shelter #1. Everyone is invited - meet other geocachers, and learn about geocaching. 270-779-6814.
The Public Theatre of Kentucky presents Honk! Jr.: the Musical at 7 p.m. tonight at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are 8 and 10 dollars.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods has a game tonight at the BG Ballpark and also fireworks after the game. 901-2121. See the BG Hot Rods Baseball web page here.
Orchestra Kentucky and the Rewinders play at 7:30 p.m. at SkyPAC. The program is Sgt. Pepper on Abbey Road. See the SKyPAC page about it here: SKyPAC Sgt. Pepper page.
Sunday, August 19
Russell Sims Aquatic Center is the location for the 2012 Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon today starting at 8 a.m. Find out more and how to register here: http://www.triathlon.ggclinic.com.
The BG Hot Rods play today also at 2 p.m. at the BG Ballpark. 901-2121. See the BG Hot Rods Baseball web page here.
Lost River Cave is having a free class today called Introduction to Geocaching at 1-3 p.m. at the Lost River Cave River Birch Room. Find out more: 393-0077 and the Lost River Cave Events page.
The Public Theatre of Kentucky presents Honk! Jr.: the Musical at 3 p.m. today at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are 8 and 10 dollars.
Eastwood Baptist church is offering a free Gospel Homecoming featuring a 100-person singing choir, a band and quartet, plus homemade desserts afterwards! 842-7867.
Monday, August 20
The Main Branch library is offering a free computer class today, Microsoft Excel Advanced, from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.
The Hot Rods baseball team plays tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the BG Ballpark. 901-2121. See the BG Hot Rods Baseball web page here.
The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club meets every Monday at the Fraternal Order of Police for adults age 21 and over. Find out more: 991-4040.
Russell Sims Aquatic Center has a Lap Swim tonight from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $4.00. More info: 393-3271.
September 29th is the International Festival.
You can download flyers for library events here.
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And Save this Date:
September 29th is the International Festival.
You can download flyers for library events here.
I love Bowling Green!
Check out SoKy Happenings and other links to the right on this page for a lot more events.
Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.
Check out the City Events Calendars too.
Check out SoKy Happenings and other links to the right on this page for a lot more events.
Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.
Check out the City Events Calendars too.
Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.
A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, 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 for the artwork used on the blog articles here.
Have a fun rest of the week!
Betsyanne
Like my new Betsy's Cute Animal Links on Facebook. (A work in progress!)
And join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads
And here is: My Personal Page and blog
My Squidoo pages
Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook
Join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads
