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!

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."

October 15, 2009

What's Happening this Weekend in Bowling Green?

Goodguys 2nd Nostalgia Nationals
It's another jam-packed week in South Central Kentucky, and this weekend marks a newer event for Beech Bend Raceway as the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association brings its 2nd Nostalgia Nationals to town! The autumn leaves will be an awesome backdrop for the shiny, colorful hot rods both on display and burning up the strip. Swing by the Convention Center for the TGIF Party Friday night and see these beauties all lined up if you can't make it out to the Bend. Featuring over 1,000 Racecars, Hot rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trick Trucks thru '72 vintage, you'll also be able to shop at 100's of vendor/exhibitor booths or take a trip to the Swap Meet for automotive related parts and Cars for sale. Gates open at 8 am and general admission is $20 each day, or $55 for the entire weekend. Kids 7-12 are $6 and free for 6 and under. Parking is FREE! Call 270-781-7634 or visit www.nostalgianats.com to learn more.

Civil War Living History Weekend
Bowling Green was the Confederate Capitol of Kentucky for a short while, and history buffs can even drive the Civil War Discovery Trial through town past forts, monuments, markers and attractions. One of those attractions is Lost River Cave & Valley, where thousands of soldiers camped and sought refuge from the heat near an ample fresh water supply. This weekend, you can experience what life was like for these soldiers at the 5th Annual Civil War Days. The Lincoln Mobile Museum will be there Saturday, joining the all-day camp life and period demonstrations. At 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, witness a battle/ skirmish reenactment, or participate in Saturday night's Cannon Night Fire at 6 p.m. before the Civil War Ball from 7 to 9 p.m. with music by Skip Jack. Special programs scheduled for this year include "Abe Lincoln: Gettysburg and Beyond" and music by the Lost River Dulcimers. Call 270-393-0077 or visit www.lostrivercave.com for more information.

October 7, 2009

What's Happening this Week in Bowling Green

Skeleton's Lair Haunted Woods & Hayride
The decorations are out and the candy aisles are stocked, so go ahead and get in the Halloween spirit this weekend at South Central Kentucky's best haunted attraction, Skeleton's Lair Haunted Woods & Hayride! Celebrating its 10th season of terror this year, Skeleton's Lair is a high energy, interactive Halloween attraction featuring a haunted woods, haunted hayride and 3D mystery maze. With 50 live actors, animation, fog, and special effects, thrill-seekers of all ages are sure to be entertained. Special guest star this weekend is Courtney Gains, the actor who played Malachi in the movie "Children of the Corn." The haunting begins at dusk every Friday and Saturday plus Sunday Oct. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 29. Admission is $18. Visit www.skeletonslair.com or call 270-622-8171 for other special celebrity guests and more info.

Shaker Farm Day
Have a refreshing venture in the country and step into South Union during the 1870 harvest season this weekend at the Shaker Museum's Shaker Farm Day. During this annual living history weekend, talk with some of Kentucky's most talented artisans as they demonstrate Shaker farm chores and craft making. See wool spun into yarn and woven into cloth, or pitch in with farm chores as you shell corn or make butter. Smell the smoke as meat is preserved and feel the warmth of bees wax as you dip candles. Hear the history of the Shakers, the songs of live musicians, and skillfully woven tales from a seasoned storyteller. Smile as you watch children playing games of old and enjoying wagon rides. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Visit www.shakermuseum.com or call 800-811-8379 for more information.