International Newgrass Festival
The world's first International Newgrass Festival takes place this weekend at Ballance MotoX on the Historic Ballance Farms in Oakland. Headlining the three-day festival will be the surviving members of the band that started it all, the original New Grass Revival. Sam Bush, John Cowan and Curtis Burch will each perform with their new bands alongside many newgrass performers who have followed in their footsteps like The Infamous Stringdusters, The Grascals, IIIrd Tyme Out, Cadillac Sky, and more.
2009 Rafferty's Bowl
It's the official kick-off of high school football season in Southern Kentucky with the 2009 Rafferty's Bowl this Saturday! Time for the rivalries to heat back up and the seat cushions to be pulled down from the closet. Scout out the talent as potential stars hit the field for these preview games between Warren Central and Pulaski Southwestern at 5 pm followed by Bowling Green and Christian Co. at 8 pm.
With the KHSAA Gridiron Bowl making its debut in Bowling Green later this year , this is truly a taste of what's to come! Make plans now to attend the Football Championships December 4-5 in the newly expanded WKU Houchens Stadium. We're even giving you the chance to watch the game in style with the IGA Gridiron Bowl Experience. A $20 raffle ticket could score you and 7 friends VIP climate-controlled seating for one of the championship games where you'll be waited on with a complete tailgate party from IGA, plus hotel accommodations, a charcoal grill, gift cards, and more!
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August 19, 2009
August 12, 2009
What's Happening this Week in Bowling Green?
Duncan Hines Festival
Get your taste buds ready for the 13th Annual Duncan Hines Festival! The hometown of foodie and cake-mix king Duncan Hines celebrates his legacy with a free Street Dance, a create-your-own recipe contest, Uncle Duncan's Duck Derby, giveaways and more at Circus Square Park downtown plus an art contest at the Kentucky Library & Museum! New to the Festival this year is Hope Harbor's 'Shine Up and Show Off' car and truck show at Circus Squar Park beginning at 4 pm. The Duck Derby will be from 5-11 pm, the recipe contest begins at 6 pm, and the Street Dance featuring Blue Light Special is from 6-11 pm. For more information, please visit the www.duncanhinesfestival.com or call 270-782-0800.
Super Chevy Show
Blue Grass Chevy lovers - load up! It's almost time for the inaugural Super Chevy Show at Beech Bend Raceway! The Super Chevy Show brings the 29th Annual "Feel the Power" Tour to Beech Bend Raceway this weekend. Enjoy car shows, drag races, swap meets, car corrals, and much more, plus celebrate the culture that is Racing and Chevy! Gates open at 10 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m. Saturday, and again at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices are $10 Friday, $22 each Saturday and Sunday, or $32 for a weekend pass. Call Beech Bend at 270-781-7634 or visit www.superchevyshow.com for more information.
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Get your taste buds ready for the 13th Annual Duncan Hines Festival! The hometown of foodie and cake-mix king Duncan Hines celebrates his legacy with a free Street Dance, a create-your-own recipe contest, Uncle Duncan's Duck Derby, giveaways and more at Circus Square Park downtown plus an art contest at the Kentucky Library & Museum! New to the Festival this year is Hope Harbor's 'Shine Up and Show Off' car and truck show at Circus Squar Park beginning at 4 pm. The Duck Derby will be from 5-11 pm, the recipe contest begins at 6 pm, and the Street Dance featuring Blue Light Special is from 6-11 pm. For more information, please visit the www.duncanhinesfestival.com or call 270-782-0800.
Super Chevy Show
Blue Grass Chevy lovers - load up! It's almost time for the inaugural Super Chevy Show at Beech Bend Raceway! The Super Chevy Show brings the 29th Annual "Feel the Power" Tour to Beech Bend Raceway this weekend. Enjoy car shows, drag races, swap meets, car corrals, and much more, plus celebrate the culture that is Racing and Chevy! Gates open at 10 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m. Saturday, and again at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices are $10 Friday, $22 each Saturday and Sunday, or $32 for a weekend pass. Call Beech Bend at 270-781-7634 or visit www.superchevyshow.com for more information.
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August 6, 2009
What's Happening this Week in Bowling Green?
Concerts in the Park
All good things must come to an end! So just as summer is wrapping up, it's the final night of the 30th Annual Concerts in the Park series this Friday. Join the family-friendly party downtown as Andrea Tanaro & the Ghost Riders fill Fountain Square Park with tunes beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the community favorite Skip Bond & the Fugitives rock Circus Square starting at 7:30 p.m. This great entertainment option is FREE thanks to several sponsors and the Downtown Redevelopment Authority. For more information, visit www.downtownbg.org or call 270-782- 0222.
Beatlemadness
After three years of aging, and ready to be uncorked, Beatlemadness-The Reunion returns with fun and excitement to thrill Bowling Green audiences once again. Orchestra Kentucky's Retro series combines the driving beat of a rock band, The Rewinders, with the elegance of the original orchestral arrangements of timeless classics. Come enjoy your favorite Beatle hits. Tickets start as low as $28, which beats the airfare for a trip to Liverpool! Call 270-782-2426 or visit http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/
See a complete list of What's Happening here!
All good things must come to an end! So just as summer is wrapping up, it's the final night of the 30th Annual Concerts in the Park series this Friday. Join the family-friendly party downtown as Andrea Tanaro & the Ghost Riders fill Fountain Square Park with tunes beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the community favorite Skip Bond & the Fugitives rock Circus Square starting at 7:30 p.m. This great entertainment option is FREE thanks to several sponsors and the Downtown Redevelopment Authority. For more information, visit www.downtownbg.org or call 270-782- 0222.
Beatlemadness
After three years of aging, and ready to be uncorked, Beatlemadness-The Reunion returns with fun and excitement to thrill Bowling Green audiences once again. Orchestra Kentucky's Retro series combines the driving beat of a rock band, The Rewinders, with the elegance of the original orchestral arrangements of timeless classics. Come enjoy your favorite Beatle hits. Tickets start as low as $28, which beats the airfare for a trip to Liverpool! Call 270-782-2426 or visit http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/
See a complete list of What's Happening here!
July 28, 2009
What's Happening this Week in Bowling Green?
SOKY Fair
It's that time of year again! Time for funnel cakes, cotton candy and entertainment galore. The Southern Kentucky Fair Board, Inc., and the BG- WC Junior Chamber (Jaycees) are sponsoring the 58th Annual Southern Kentucky Fair at the Jaycee Fairgrounds in Lampkin Park all week long. Just $10 a person covers all carnival rides plus stage and track events, or bring a canned good on Tuesday's Family Night and get in for only $8. For more information call the fair office at 270-842-7980 or visit http://www.sokyfair.org/.
United Way Day of Caring
A Day of Caring is a volunteer opportunity like no other! On Wednesday, volunteers from local businesses and organizations have the opportunity to prove once again that they care about our community by reporting to work sites at local nonprofit organizations and public schools to tackle meaningful volunteer projects! Projects include everything from painting houses to mentoring children and are available in all five United Way partner counties- Allen, Barren, Logan, Simpson, and Warren.
Join the kick-off party from 8-10 a.m. at Covington Woods Park then take time out of your day to make a difference! The impact is immediate, but the experience will last a lifetime. Call 270-843-3205 for details of service opportunites or visit http://www.uwsk.org/.
See a complete list of What's Happening here!
It's that time of year again! Time for funnel cakes, cotton candy and entertainment galore. The Southern Kentucky Fair Board, Inc., and the BG- WC Junior Chamber (Jaycees) are sponsoring the 58th Annual Southern Kentucky Fair at the Jaycee Fairgrounds in Lampkin Park all week long. Just $10 a person covers all carnival rides plus stage and track events, or bring a canned good on Tuesday's Family Night and get in for only $8. For more information call the fair office at 270-842-7980 or visit http://www.sokyfair.org/.
United Way Day of Caring
A Day of Caring is a volunteer opportunity like no other! On Wednesday, volunteers from local businesses and organizations have the opportunity to prove once again that they care about our community by reporting to work sites at local nonprofit organizations and public schools to tackle meaningful volunteer projects! Projects include everything from painting houses to mentoring children and are available in all five United Way partner counties- Allen, Barren, Logan, Simpson, and Warren.
Join the kick-off party from 8-10 a.m. at Covington Woods Park then take time out of your day to make a difference! The impact is immediate, but the experience will last a lifetime. Call 270-843-3205 for details of service opportunites or visit http://www.uwsk.org/.
See a complete list of What's Happening here!
July 21, 2009
What's Happening this Week in Bowling Green?
Spirits in the Cave
Get ready to eat, drink and bid at the eighth annual Spirits in the Cave, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky, this Thursday night at Lost River Cave! This event features many local establishments in a highly-favored food and beverage show, so come out to savor the tasty samples from popular restaurants and beverage vendors. Dance to the live music of popular band, Exit 4 and be sure to stop by the extensive silent auction featuring items such as a one-week stay in Gulf Shores, two round-trip airline tickets and much more! Tickets are $40 per person by phone at 270- 781-1180 or visit Big Brothers Big Sisters for more info.
Vette' City Big Bird
Big Birds will take to the skies over South Central KY this weekend, but these aren't our feathered friends. Instead, these 'birds' have propellers, engines and a fuel tank, plus some of them can reach speeds up to 200 mph with the help of a guy on the ground with the radio controls! It's the Southern KY Model Aero Club's Vette' City Big Bird '09 event with giant scale models that will wow anyone fascinated with flight. It's non-stop flying all day until the action winds down Sunday afternoon around 3 p.m. Admission is just $5 for spectators with children 10 and under free! Bring a lawn chair and an umbrella, get comfortable and prepare for take off! For more information, visit www.skymacrc.com or call 270-590-0943.
To see more events happening this week, click here!
Get ready to eat, drink and bid at the eighth annual Spirits in the Cave, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky, this Thursday night at Lost River Cave! This event features many local establishments in a highly-favored food and beverage show, so come out to savor the tasty samples from popular restaurants and beverage vendors. Dance to the live music of popular band, Exit 4 and be sure to stop by the extensive silent auction featuring items such as a one-week stay in Gulf Shores, two round-trip airline tickets and much more! Tickets are $40 per person by phone at 270- 781-1180 or visit Big Brothers Big Sisters for more info.
Vette' City Big Bird
Big Birds will take to the skies over South Central KY this weekend, but these aren't our feathered friends. Instead, these 'birds' have propellers, engines and a fuel tank, plus some of them can reach speeds up to 200 mph with the help of a guy on the ground with the radio controls! It's the Southern KY Model Aero Club's Vette' City Big Bird '09 event with giant scale models that will wow anyone fascinated with flight. It's non-stop flying all day until the action winds down Sunday afternoon around 3 p.m. Admission is just $5 for spectators with children 10 and under free! Bring a lawn chair and an umbrella, get comfortable and prepare for take off! For more information, visit www.skymacrc.com or call 270-590-0943.
To see more events happening this week, click here!
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