N-Tense Sports Indoor Paintball Tournament
Who says the recreational fun has to stop when the days turn shorter? Come out and watch the big kids 'play with paint' at NTense Sports' 2009 Indoor Paintball Tournament at the WKU Ag Expo Center. For only $5 per day or $10 for the entire weekend, you can see teams of 3 or 5 people splatter the competition in beginner, novice and amateur categories. Call 270-796-4120 or visit www.ntensesports.com to learn more.
Sunbelt Conference Volleyball Championship
The WKU volleyball wrapped up the 2009 regular season this past weekend by sweeping South Alabama to finish the season 24-8 overall and 13-4 in the Sunbelt Conference. Then the team learned Sunday of their 3-seed placement going into this week's Championship taking place right here on the Hill. Quarterfinals begin Thursday at noon, but WKU faces No. 6 seed Denver later in the day at 5 pm. On Friday, the Semifinal games take place at 5 and 7:30 pm before Saturday's Championship match at 3 pm. Adult 3-day passes are just $20 or single day tickets are $10 and youth (2-13) prices are $15 and $7 respectively. Visit www.wkusports.com or call 1-800-5-BIG-RED (244733) for more information.
Look at our full online events calendar at www.visitbgky.com for more things to do in Southern Kentucky.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
What's Happening Halloween Week in Bowling Green
Get Your Spooky On!
Southern Kentucky offers tons of options to get in on the Halloween celebration this weekend! On Thursday at 7 pm, join Dr. Lynwood Montell as he shares "Tales from the Kentucky Funeral Parlors" at the Kentucky Library & Museum. Then follow that with a Haunted Hill Tour of some of WKU's most haunted buildings, offered Wednesday through Friday every 15 minutes beginning at 7 pm. On Friday night, take the kids to the Goblin Fest at the Historic Railpark & Train Museum for ghostly games, spooky tales, freaky fun and a whole lot more. Then on Halloween day, join Orchestra Kentucky for its first Halloween Spooktacular at the Capitol Arts Center followed by Scare on the Scare trick-or-treating with the downtown merchants. Saturday night, enjoy a little Tyrone Dunn Experiment at 440 Main before the 10 pm showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Capitol! For details on any of these events, check out our full calendar at http://www.visitbgky.com/ or call 800-326-7465.
The 30th Annual Medical Center 10K Classic
It's time again for some of the region's most skilled runners to embark upon Bowling Green for The Medical Center 10K Classic! This annual race attracts runners from across the country to compete for cash awards and prizes, including the $10,000 Prize Drawing, eligible to all registered participants. Whether you tackle the full 10K, show up for moral support, or just want to have a little fun with the 1.5 Walk or 5K, you'll be demonstrating your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Friday kicks off at the Health and Fitness Expo at Sloan Convention Center from 4 to 8 pm, and the races begin Saturday morning with the 5K at 7:30 am followed by the 1.5 Fun Walk, 10K Wheelchair Race, and the 10K Classic at 8:30 am. Call 270-745-1543 for more information or visit http://www.themedicalcenter10kclassic.com/. Online race registration closes at midnight on Thursday!
Southern Kentucky offers tons of options to get in on the Halloween celebration this weekend! On Thursday at 7 pm, join Dr. Lynwood Montell as he shares "Tales from the Kentucky Funeral Parlors" at the Kentucky Library & Museum. Then follow that with a Haunted Hill Tour of some of WKU's most haunted buildings, offered Wednesday through Friday every 15 minutes beginning at 7 pm. On Friday night, take the kids to the Goblin Fest at the Historic Railpark & Train Museum for ghostly games, spooky tales, freaky fun and a whole lot more. Then on Halloween day, join Orchestra Kentucky for its first Halloween Spooktacular at the Capitol Arts Center followed by Scare on the Scare trick-or-treating with the downtown merchants. Saturday night, enjoy a little Tyrone Dunn Experiment at 440 Main before the 10 pm showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Capitol! For details on any of these events, check out our full calendar at http://www.visitbgky.com/ or call 800-326-7465.
The 30th Annual Medical Center 10K Classic
It's time again for some of the region's most skilled runners to embark upon Bowling Green for The Medical Center 10K Classic! This annual race attracts runners from across the country to compete for cash awards and prizes, including the $10,000 Prize Drawing, eligible to all registered participants. Whether you tackle the full 10K, show up for moral support, or just want to have a little fun with the 1.5 Walk or 5K, you'll be demonstrating your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Friday kicks off at the Health and Fitness Expo at Sloan Convention Center from 4 to 8 pm, and the races begin Saturday morning with the 5K at 7:30 am followed by the 1.5 Fun Walk, 10K Wheelchair Race, and the 10K Classic at 8:30 am. Call 270-745-1543 for more information or visit http://www.themedicalcenter10kclassic.com/. Online race registration closes at midnight on Thursday!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
What's Happening in Bowling Green this Week
Concert for Hope
Beech Bend Park invites you to attend its Concert for Hope Tuesday evening benefiting eight different charities and featuring Beech Bend Superstar winner Landri Taylor. What better way is there to hear some new musical talent than at a FREE concert right here in Bowling Green?! Backed by some of country's finest musicians including Josh Turner's drummer T.J. Wilder and Lori Anderson on background vocals, Landri is sure to entertain. Beginning at 5 pm, the opening act will be Kentucky-based band the Warrior Poetes. Other performers include Kyle Whitaker from Morgantown, Kentucky and Elena Korol from Portland, Tennessee who were the first and second-runners up. A donation of a canned good or other non-perishable item is appreciated. For more information, call 270-781-7634. To learn more about Landri, visit www.landritaylor.com.
The Crucible
What would you do if were accused of being a witch? The Capitol is proud to present its fall youth production, The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller. This play recounts the historic evets that led to the Salem Witch Trials. Join guest director Carol Herin Jordana and a cast of 22 of Capitol Arts Youth Theater's finest actors as they take the stage this weekend for three performances. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $7 for Students and Seniors and are available by visiting the Capitol Arts webpage at www.capitolarts.com or by calling the box office at 270-782-2787. This show is most enjoyed by ages 12 and up. Come and see what happens because "We burn a hot fire here, it melts away all concealment."
Beech Bend Park invites you to attend its Concert for Hope Tuesday evening benefiting eight different charities and featuring Beech Bend Superstar winner Landri Taylor. What better way is there to hear some new musical talent than at a FREE concert right here in Bowling Green?! Backed by some of country's finest musicians including Josh Turner's drummer T.J. Wilder and Lori Anderson on background vocals, Landri is sure to entertain. Beginning at 5 pm, the opening act will be Kentucky-based band the Warrior Poetes. Other performers include Kyle Whitaker from Morgantown, Kentucky and Elena Korol from Portland, Tennessee who were the first and second-runners up. A donation of a canned good or other non-perishable item is appreciated. For more information, call 270-781-7634. To learn more about Landri, visit www.landritaylor.com.
The Crucible
What would you do if were accused of being a witch? The Capitol is proud to present its fall youth production, The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller. This play recounts the historic evets that led to the Salem Witch Trials. Join guest director Carol Herin Jordana and a cast of 22 of Capitol Arts Youth Theater's finest actors as they take the stage this weekend for three performances. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $7 for Students and Seniors and are available by visiting the Capitol Arts webpage at www.capitolarts.com or by calling the box office at 270-782-2787. This show is most enjoyed by ages 12 and up. Come and see what happens because "We burn a hot fire here, it melts away all concealment."
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