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Light Up The Capitol / Authors In Conversation

November 5, 2023 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

One finds both joy and pain managing a beautiful historic venue such as The Capitol. First – there is joy – much joy! Walking through doors into a space located on the site where thousands […]

2019 marks Family Enrichment Center’s 40th anniversary

August 2, 2019 1

My how time flies when you are helping families! In 1979, a small group of women wanted to do something to address keeping children safe in Bowling Green and surrounding counties. In an effort [...]
Classical Music

June 22, 2016 Comments Off on Classical Music

Who was Yankee Doodle? by Lee Stott It’s an interesting story. We’re told the British troops often marched to a version of the famous tune, believed to be about an American who was tarred and [...]
Literary Pages

June 22, 2016 Comments Off on Literary Pages

Unintentional invite by Sara Volpi I initially had this “summer reading playlist” idea for July – something along the lines of classifying the recent books I’ve read into musical categories, but I changed my mind when [...]
Dance Arts

June 22, 2016 Comments Off on Dance Arts

Dancing around the world by Gabby Larios with introduction by Martha Madison Dear Readers, May I introduce you to Gabrielle Larios. Gabby is on of the most dedicated and talented dancers that the Dance Arts [...]
Over age 45? It’s time for your colonoscopy!

March 2, 2025 Comments Off on Over age 45? It’s time for your colonoscopy!

Every year, more than 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, with more than a third of them dying from the disease. That is why it is important to make sure you are getting your [...]

You’ll fall in love with the entertainment and winning at The Mint

February 5, 2023 Comments Off on You’ll fall in love with the entertainment and winning at The Mint

February is the “Month of Love,” and you’ll love all the fun things going on at The Mint Gaming Hall in Bowling Green and inside Kentucky Downs in Franklin. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, [...]
Plaza Theatre reopens August 14!

July 30, 2021 Comments Off on Plaza Theatre reopens August 14!

The Plaza Theatre seats were filled with laughing patrons. The tired Far Off Broadway Players were smiling from ear to ear as they walked to the edge of the stage, made their bows and waved [...]
Kingdom of Fife at the Downing Museum

January 7, 2023 Comments Off on Kingdom of Fife at the Downing Museum

Coming to the Downing Museum this month is a multi-generational, multi-media art exhibition from longtime friends of the museum, the Fife family. Todd, his nonagenarian father, Malcolm Noland, and son, Malcolm Mathison exhibit together for [...]
Remembering the McCormack Building with Mary Alice Oliver & SOKY

August 9, 2024 Comments Off on Remembering the McCormack Building with Mary Alice Oliver & SOKY

Setting: Warren County, Kentucky Date: July 4, 1911 Characters: Father and son “Pa, I have had the most fun today. I like getting with others playing games, singing and especially eating so much food.” “Yes, [...]