The Capitol BG

The Capitol BG The Capitol is a historical landmark in downtown Bowling Green, managed by Warren Co. Public Library

The Capitol Arts Center has entered the next chapter in its long history of providing a place for south central Kentucky residents to enjoy the arts. Listed in the National Register as a contributing site in the Downtown Bowling Green Commercial District the Capitol is owned by Warren County, and now managed and staffed by Warren County Public Library. For more information and upcoming events plea

se visit www.warrenpl.org/capitol. The Capitol hosts touring performances, concerts, weddings, receptions, and a variety of community events. For information on renting the facility for your next event call 270-904-6040.

The library's Let's Read series continues in early February and will feature internationally published author Svetlana C...
01/24/2025

The library's Let's Read series continues in early February and will feature internationally published author Svetlana Chmakova, Tuesday, February 11, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the Capitol.

Chmakova is a talented comic book artist of Russian-Canadian descent who achieved widespread recognition for Dramacon, an original English-language manga series with three volumes, published in North America by Tokyopop. A writer also, her creative portfolio includes a number of popular books, including the Berrybrook Middle School series: Awkward, Crush, Brave, and Enemies. Chmakova's exceptional work has garnered critical acclaim, earning her two Eisner Award nominations.

Sign up for a session through the library's calendar of events (https://warrenpl.org/event/lets-read-svetlana-chmakova). Learn more about her work at https://svetlania.com.

Bailey Vandiver kicks off WCPL’s Black History Month celebration with an enriching presentation on Russellville’s own Al...
01/24/2025

Bailey Vandiver kicks off WCPL’s Black History Month celebration with an enriching presentation on Russellville’s own Alice Dunnigan, the first Black woman to be credentialed to the White House & Capitol press corps in 1947! This educational event will take place at the Capitol on Saturday, February 1, at 6:00 p.m.

Free tickets available here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bz36amn

Celebrate the end of Winter Reading at a magical Narnia-filled afternoon and evening Friday, January 31! Sign up for a 1...
01/23/2025

Celebrate the end of Winter Reading at a magical Narnia-filled afternoon and evening Friday, January 31! Sign up for a 1-hour block during which you can skate FREE at the SoKY Ice Rink, then build-a-Narnian, listen to the Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe in the Snowdome, and enjoy more onsite activities! Registration is required; be sure to register for each person in your family when you sign up online (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qjengwk).

Afterwards, head over to The Capitol at 7:30 p.m. for a free showing of the movie adapted from of CS Lewis' classic novel set beyond the wardrobe in Narnia and featuring Aslan the lion at 7:30 p.m. The house lights will be up for any crafters who join us! Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3tw5fmd

And in case I don't see ya... This Friday, January 24 at 7:00 P.M, don't miss Jim Carrey's story of a lifetime! This Pet...
01/22/2025

And in case I don't see ya... This Friday, January 24 at 7:00 P.M, don't miss Jim Carrey's story of a lifetime! This Peter Weir directed drama follows a man who realizes his whole life is a well-designed reality TV show, forcing him to question his once serene existence. This film is rated PG and co-stars Ed Harris, Laura Linney, and Natasha McElhone.

No tickets are required. Concessions will be sold.

Plan now for a fabulous concert experience!
01/21/2025

Plan now for a fabulous concert experience!

Liverpool Legends are four incredibly talented musicians/actors put together by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison, to honor her brother and The Beatles, and re-create the band that changed the world forever.

He sold his soul for rock n' roll! This Wednesday, January 22, the Capitol will be hosting a free screening of Brian De ...
01/20/2025

He sold his soul for rock n' roll! This Wednesday, January 22, the Capitol will be hosting a free screening of Brian De Palma's eccentric, melodramatic horror musical at 6:30 P.M. The film (Rated PG) stars William Finley as a disfigured composer who haunts a rock palace.

No tickets required. Concessions will be sold.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 1, and visit the Capitol at 6 p.m. to learn more about American journalist and...
01/16/2025

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 1, and visit the Capitol at 6 p.m. to learn more about American journalist and civil rights activist Alice Dunnigan and her Kentucky roots.

As the first Black woman journalist to be credentialed to the White House and Capitol press corps in 1947, Alice Allison Dunnigan's name was frequently in both headlines and bylines during her lifetime. But due to the racism and sexism that she faced, her accomplishments have not gotten their deserved place in history. Residents of her hometown, Russellville, Kentucky, and others have worked to resurrect and share her story through sculpture, writing, quilting, and community events like this one.

Reserve a ticket here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bz36amn

Plan to join WCPL for additional celebrations of Black History in February, including a book giveaway beginning February 7, and An Evening with Quilt of Souls author Phyllis Biffle Elmore at the Kirby Branch February 6.

Let’s do Friday night - John Carpenter style! 🎬
01/16/2025

Let’s do Friday night - John Carpenter style! 🎬

We'll see you there!

FRIDAY
JANUARY 17th
4:00PM

In observation of the Lunar New Year, the Capitol will be hosting free screenings of two classic films by legendary Chin...
01/14/2025

In observation of the Lunar New Year, the Capitol will be hosting free screenings of two classic films by legendary Chinese director Wong Kar-wai on Wednesday, January 29! Chungking Express will begin at 5 p.m. (Not Rated), and In the Mood for Love will kick off at 7 p.m. (Not Rated). Both of these melancholic and lavishly shot dramas are brought to you on behalf of film production company Janus Films. You will not want to miss these elegant masterpieces on the big screen. No tickets required.

Best-selling author Jamie Ford was unable to join us at the Back to Back Books festival in the fall but is now scheduled...
01/13/2025

Best-selling author Jamie Ford was unable to join us at the Back to Back Books festival in the fall but is now scheduled to visit Bowling Green this month! Come to the Capitol Monday, January 27, at 6 p.m. for an engaging presentation by an author known internationally for beautifully written novels, including his career debut, Hotel On the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Ford's latest novel, The Many Daughters of Afong Moy, was named #1 IndieNext list pick for August 2022. Free tickets can be reserved online (warrenpl.org/event/author-series-jamie-ford).

Books to have autographed will be for sale on site. Those who received a copy at the festival may bring those in for personalization, as well!

All library locations will be closed Friday, January 10.
01/10/2025

All library locations will be closed Friday, January 10.

Due to the inclement weather expected in Bowling Green and surrounding areas on Friday evening, the Sweet Baby James tri...
01/08/2025

Due to the inclement weather expected in Bowling Green and surrounding areas on Friday evening, the Sweet Baby James tribute show has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 1. All tickets purchased for the January 10 date will be honored and there are still tickets available for March 1 so now you have time to tell all of your friends!

Please email [email protected] with any questions or call 270-781-4882 EXT 401.

Please stay safe and warm!

Many thanks to the library staff members, community partners, donors, and volunteers who have been assisting with the wa...
01/08/2025

Many thanks to the library staff members, community partners, donors, and volunteers who have been assisting with the warming centers this week. We have been happy to use WCPL's Little Free Shuttle to transport people to those centers and help decrease exposure to frigid temperatures (warrenpl.org/shuttle).

BG Neighbors Aid Network ( on Instagram)
Warren County KY Gov
Warren County Emergency Management
The Bowling Green Police Department
Warren County Sheriff's Office
HOTEL INC
Room in the Inn Bowling Green
City of Bowling Green, KY - Municipal Government
LifeSkills, Inc.
Kentucky Red Cross

Magnolia Grambling, manager of the Capitol, spoke to WNKY Television about hosting a warming center at the downtown thea...
01/08/2025

Magnolia Grambling, manager of the Capitol, spoke to WNKY Television about hosting a warming center at the downtown theater. Thanks for covering the story, WNKY!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - In downtown Bowling Green, The Capitol by the Warren County Public Library is opening it's doors to everyone who needs a warm place to stay.

They’re coming back!!!
01/08/2025

They’re coming back!!!

Liverpool Legends are four incredibly talented musicians/actors put together by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison, to honor her brother and The Beatles, and re-create the band that changed the world forever.

We ❤️ John Carpenter events!
01/08/2025

We ❤️ John Carpenter events!

Check our blog for an exciting opportunity to hop on the BG Trolley and discover fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the legendary filmmaker and Bowling Green native John Carpenter. The tour will start and end at the Capitol, where you can enjoy screenings of Carpenter's iconic movies. Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure! Photo credit: BG CVB.
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Friday, January 17, The Capitol & 7 Mountains Media present “John Carpenter Lives! – A Tribute to a Bowling Green Icon!”...
01/07/2025

Friday, January 17, The Capitol & 7 Mountains Media present “John Carpenter Lives! – A Tribute to a Bowling Green Icon!” This inaugural celebration marks the beginning of an annual festival celebrating Bowling Green’s own master of horror, John Carpenter! This triple feature will take audiences through the genre defining work of one of horror’s most influential figures and bring his prolific Apocalypse Trilogy to the big screen for FREE! You won’t want to miss this! No tickets required.

4:00 P.M. (1994, Rated R): An insurance investigator tracking down a missing novelist discovers that inspired readers have been committing grave misdeeds.
6:00 P.M. (1987, Rated R): After a priest’s mysterious death, another priest finds a vat of green liquid hidden in an abandoned Los Angeles church. He contacts a group of physics graduate students who discover the liquid contains Satan’s essence, and some are soon possessed by the ultimate evil entity.
8:00 P.M. (1982, Rated R): Americans at a base in Antarctica are terrorized by an otherworldly creature that can shapeshift into the form of anything it kills.

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There are just a few days until the Capitol lights up during Friday’s Downtown BGKY Lights Up event
There are just a few days until the Capitol lights up during Friday’s Downtown BGKY Lights Up event

There are just a few days until the Capitol lights up during Friday’s Downtown BGKY Lights Up event, but there’s still time to be a part of the holiday magic of giving! capitolbg.org/light

Book-to-movie film showings are perfect for field trips, and the kids love them - can you tell?

Join the hunt during the first ever BG Bigfoot MiniCon Art Crawl Thursday, August 1. Between 5:30 a
Join the hunt during the first ever BG Bigfoot MiniCon Art Crawl Thursday, August 1. Between 5:30 a

Join the hunt during the first ever BG Bigfoot MiniCon Art Crawl Thursday, August 1. Between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., you can meet the artists at each site, snag collectible stickers, and grab a picture of Bigfoot "in the wild!" Bonus: Tag the library on any social media posts for a chance to win a prize! This is a scavenger hunt you won't want to miss (and to make it easier, we'll post the exact locations on our website and on social media next Monday)!

Calling ALL artists -- professional or amateur, creatives of ALL types: you have ONE WEEK until the
Calling ALL artists -- professional or amateur, creatives of ALL types: you have ONE WEEK until the

Calling ALL artists -- professional or amateur, creatives of ALL types: you have ONE WEEK until the deadline arrives for the Bigfoot Art Contest, which is Friday, July, 12! Paint, sketch, or sculpt a unique, creative depiction of Bigfoot to enter (not exceed 18×24 inches in size). Winners will receive FREE entry to the upcoming BG BigFoot MiniCon (warrenpl.org/bigfoot) scheduled for August 3! All pieces will be on display during the MiniCon the first weekend in August at either the Capitol or at SoKY Marketplace. Bring your entry to the Capitol between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m Monday through Thursday or between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on deadline day (7/12), since we're open a little later that day. If those times won’t work with your schedule, email Magnolia to arrange an alternate one ([email protected]).

👣Discover the unknown at the inaugural Bowling Green Bigfoot MiniCon, hosted by the Warren County Public Library! Get your tickets today! Presentations run Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and additional options are available for Friday and Saturday night events!👣 Dr. Mireya Mayor, explorer and primatologist from Discovery Channel's Expedition Bigfoot, is returning to the Capitol – but this time, she's bringing the whole crew! Join Dr. Mayor, along with Dr. Jeff Meldrum (Professor of Anatomy & Anthropology), Russell Acord (survivalist and Expedition Bigfoot star), and Ryan Golembeske (Bigfoot researcher and cryptozoologist) for a full day of fascinating presentations about the legendary Bigfoot. Want more? Upgrade your experience with exclusive events: 👣VIP Cryptids & Cocktails: Mingle with the speakers and shop from vendors on Friday night at SOKY Marketplace (separate ticket required). 👣Bigfoot & Beer Afterparty: Keep the conversation going after the MiniCon with a casual gathering at SOKY Marketplace (separate ticket required). Don't miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event. Visit warrenpl.org/bigfoot for more details.

👣Discover the unknown at the inaugural Bowling Green Bigfoot MiniCon, hosted by the Warren County Public Library! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.👣 Dr. Mireya Mayor, explorer and primatologist from Discovery Channel's Expedition Bigfoot, is returning to the Capitol – but this time, she's bringing the whole crew! Join Dr. Mayor, along with Dr. Jeff Meldrum (Professor of Anatomy & Anthropology), Russell Acord (survivalist and Expedition Bigfoot star), and Ryan Golembeske (Bigfoot researcher and cryptozoologist) for a full day of fascinating presentations about the legendary Bigfoot. Want more? Upgrade your experience with exclusive events: VIP Cryptids & Cocktails: Mingle with the speakers and shop from vendors on Friday night at SOKY Marketplace (separate ticket required). Bigfoot & Beer Afterparty: Keep the conversation going after the MiniCon with a casual gathering at SOKY Marketplace (separate ticket required). Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event. Visit warrenpl.org/bigfoot for more details.

Don't miss a chance to be part of a live studio audience at a night of outrageous stand-up comedy! Segments filmed at the Capitol will be featured in the upcoming season of "Comic Invasion!" premiering nationwide in syndication starting in September on more than 30 network stations including Bowling Green's CW. Get your tickets TODAY: https://warrenpl.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/243

The Capitol stage will be rocking with Lucero in Bowling Green (KY) this FRIDAY. Get your tickets TODAY for Friday night show on May 17, at 8 p.m. warrenpl.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/209

🎶Experience the amazing combo of southern rock and Memphis soul with Lucero live at the Capitol in Bowling Green: Friday, May 17, at 8 p.m. Get your tickets NOW: https://warrenpl.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/209.🎶

Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles at the Capitol, scheduled for Saturday, May 18, at 7 p.m.!

Bring your Valentine downtown for a cute photo in front of the Capitol! And if your sweetheart is a
Bring your Valentine downtown for a cute photo in front of the Capitol! And if your sweetheart is a

Bring your Valentine downtown for a cute photo in front of the Capitol! And if your sweetheart is a book lover, pop in to your favorite library location and snag a pic in the stacks. Post it in the comments for bonus points!

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