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Movie marathons and music history on stage at The Capitol

November 6, 2025 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

Movie Magic: Noir and More! Every month marketing coordinator Daniel Ungs curates the Capitol’s movie schedules with thoughtful creativity. This month, he scheduled a number of movies in the noir genre, holding that “There is […]

Happy Birthday, SOKY Happenings!

June 5, 2026 0

I doubt there are more than two or three people that notice the small bit of info on the SOKY Happenings Contents page that tells the volume and issue numbers. Heck, most people in today’s [...]
WCPL’s Summer Reading Program: Not JUST for Kids!

June 5, 2026 0

While the primary goal of the Warren County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is to help kids in school avoid the “summer slide” that impedes educational progress, its secondary aims are to pull in readers [...]
On Stage and On the Screen: Entertainment at The Capitol

June 5, 2026 0

Visiting downtown Bowling Green has been a treat for both locals and out-of-towners for decades! With the addition of new businesses and community events in and around Fountain Square in recent years, the downtown scene [...]
Summer Memories Await at SKYPAC!

June 5, 2026 0

The summer months are officially here, and that means more time for fun, making memories, and spending time with the people you love most. Make SKYPAC one of your go-to destinations this summer for experiences [...]

The day when music died

February 3, 2019 Comments Off on The day when music died

Buddy Holly, born Charles Hardin Holly, singer-songwriter and record producer, widely-known for several hit tunes including “That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue,” died at age 23. Ritchie Valens, born Richard Steven Valenzuela, [...]
Let’s talk Caracole at Ford’s Furniture

March 28, 2024 Comments Off on Let’s talk Caracole at Ford’s Furniture

How do I begin to describe the beauty and quality of the Caracole Furniture Line? The Caracole line was presented in 2009 and has continued to inspire customers and give the furniture world a whole [...]
The Western Kentucky University Dance Company Presents Evening of Dance

April 6, 2026 Comments Off on The Western Kentucky University Dance Company Presents Evening of Dance

Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC April 23-26, 2026 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday Matinee, 2pm The curtain rises and lights dim as the energy of the audience surges. The sound of thrilling music fills [...]
The two commandments

August 9, 2024 Comments Off on The two commandments

As the temperatures begin to rise and thoughts of swimming enter into our minds, I was reminded of when I was a kid. My mother’s side of the family farmed in rural Western Kentucky and [...]