The Capitol BG

11/13/2024

In case you’re headed downtown Friday (11/15) — and we hope you are!

TRAFFIC IMPACT for Western Kentucky University "Roaring Red" Homecoming Parade and BigRed Roar in Downtown BGKY on Friday, Nov. 15. See the details on our Traffic Impact page here:
https://www.bgky.org/announcements/1483

11/13/2024

This Friday, November 15, join us at the Capitol as we celebrate the release of Tammy Oberhausen's debut novel, the Evolution of the Gospelettes! She will be in conversation with the current Poet Laureate of Kentucky Silas House beginning at 6 p.m. Register for free tickets through the library's calendar of events!

In anticipation of a busy night in downtown Bowling Green, we've also attached a parking map! A few important street closures to note: Park Row will close from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m, East Main Ave will close from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m, and College Street will close from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the parade! There will also be four food trucks set up along East Main Ave starting at 3 p.m.

Tammy Oberhausen Silas House

11/12/2024

Reminder that New York Times best-selling illustrator and author Mike Lowery will be at the Capitol this Thursday, November 14! He will be giving two morning presentations that are free and open to the public! Register for the 9:30 a.m. session or the 11:30 a.m. session through the library's calendar of events!

Lowery has illustrated more than 80 books for kids. including The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray and I Do Not Want to Read This Book by actor Max Greenfield!

11/12/2024

What a difference! The next time you're at the Capitol, check out the wall repairs! Talk about a big change! The extent of the damage was magnified after we removed the chairs during our recent floor resurfacing project. Two areas were particularly problematic. While exposed brick may look rustic, the structural issues and potential for more damage made a repair project one we couldn't put off. It might take us a little time to repaint the area, but the new smooth surfaces are a big improvement!

On that note, if you'd like to contribute to restoration / repair projects like these, consider participating in our "Light Up the Capitol" campaign (capitolbg.org/light). Every little bit helps!

11/07/2024

Don't miss meeting Mike Lowery, an amazing illustrator and author, at the Capitol in just ONE WEEK (11/14)! You may recognize his illustrations, as he is a prolific New York Times best-selling illustrator whose drawings are clever and entertaining. He has illustrated more than 80 books for kids, including The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray and I Do Not Want to Read This Book by actor Max Greenfield. He’s the author of more than a dozen books himself, including Pizza Shark, the Bug Scouts series of graphic novels for kids, and the Everything Awesome series from Scholastic Books.

His presentations are free and open to individuals, parents, and teachers who would like to attend or bring classes or groups of school kids with them. Register online for the 9:30 a.m. session or the 11:30 a.m. session (warrenpl.org/lets-read-series) or via the library's calendar of events.

11/06/2024

Meet debut author Tammy Oberhausen Friday, November 15. She will be on stage at The Capitol BG at 6 p.m. in conversation with fellow Kentucky author Silas House to discuss her recently released novel, The Evolution of the Gospelettes.

Born and raised in Russellville, Kentucky, Oberhausen earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Western Kentucky University and her MFA in fiction writing from Spalding University. While working as a book editor and teacher and raising her daughters, she kept coming back to a story about a family of gospel singers that wouldn’t let her go. After three decades of developing her craft and writing and rewriting that story, the Gospelettes finally made their debut last month October. She lives in Bowling Green with her husband.

The current Poet Laureate of Kentucky, Silas House is a New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, including his most recent, Lark Ascending, which was a Booklist Editors’ Choice and is the winner of the 2023 Southern Book Prize and the 2023 Nautilus Book Award. House teaches at Berea College and at the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Creative Writing.

Register online for free tickets: warrenpl.org/event/tammy-oberhausen/

11/05/2024

We are excited to announce that best-selling mystery author Nita Prose will be coming to Bowling Green Sunday, November 17, and will speak on the Capitol Stage at 3 p.m.! Prose is widely known for her international bestsellers The Maid, The Mystery Guest and The Maid’s Secret, a series that has sold over two million copies worldwide and was published in more than forty countries. A #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Bookclub pick, The Maid won the Ned Kelly Award for International Crime Fiction, the Fingerprint Award for Debut Novel of the Year, the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, and the Barry Award for Best First Mystery. The novel was also an Edgar Award finalist for Best Novel. Her latest publication, The Mystery Guest, is a novella in the same series, released just last month. Reserve a free ticket through the library's calendar of events: https://warrenpl.org/event/nita-prose/

Nita Prose

11/05/2024

Holiday season is right around the corner, and you can "Light up the Capitol" by sponsoring colorful bulbs under the marquee that will be illuminated during the holiday season beginning during the "Downtown BGKY Lights Up" event. Donations will help us make much-needed improvements to the historic building and keep the Capitol a vital part of downtown Bowling Green! Make it even more special by designating your donation as one in honor of or in memory of someone special.

We offer a variety of sponsorship levels:
💡1 bulb for $25
💡5 bulbs for $100
💡A square of bulbs for $250
💡An row of bulbs for $500

❄️A new level this year is our “add a snowflake” option, which offers a lower-cost way to give $5 in return for a personalized snowflake that will be hung in the lobby, since every little bit helps!

11/05/2024

This Sunday, November 10, join the Capitol for a blast from the past! Remedy your 90s nostalgia by hanging around for three films from 1997! This series features an array of genres and styles, and stars some of the biggest names of the decade; including Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Parker Posey, Catherine O'hara, Matt Damon, and Robin Williams!

1:00 P.M. (Rated PG-13): A humans-and-aliens saga in which a secret-agent duo track extraterrestrials living on Earth. The trouble begins when one particularly nasty visitor, a giant roach, steps out of line, sending the agents on a race to squash the bug before it does the same to humanity.
3:00 P.M. (Rated R): Christopher Guest plays a New York theatrical producer who agrees to stage a r***e in a Missouri town populated by eccentric locals in this deliciously funny mockumentary.
5:00 P.M. (Rated R): An Oscar-winning screenplay propels this tale about a brilliant but undisciplined janitor who confronts his problems with the help of a therapist.

11/05/2024

Today, Tuesday, November 5, head to the Capitol to watch a free Dinovember themed movie! This movie is free and rated G! Begins at 12:30 p.m.

11/04/2024

Jason Berry wrote City of a Million Dreams: A History of New Orleans at Year 300. The 2018 book is the basis for the companion documentary film he produced and released in 2021, "City of a Million Dreams - Parading for the Dead In New Orleans" that will be shown free of charge at the Capitol Thursday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m.. The documentary is being shown in partnership with WKU's Cultural Enhancement Series and is part of the South Arts' Southern Circuit Tour, which allows film goers to connect with filmmakers. After the film, there will be a Q&A with its editor, co-writer, and co-producer Tim Watson.

Reserve a free ticket at warrenpl.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/271.

WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters

11/01/2024

This Monday, November 4, catch a subtitled screening of Wes Anderson's most recent work! If you can't make the showing at 2 p.m. stop by in the evening to catch the one at 6:30 p.m. instead! This movie is free, no tickets are required, and concessions will be sold.

In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages. A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations (Rated PG-13).

10/29/2024

What do you think an overnight stay at the Capitol revealed? Here’s a preview!

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10/28/2024

Check out what's playing at the Capitol this November! Remedy your 90s nostalgia with our "The Year is 1997" triple header on Sunday, November 10! Then, on November 23, everyone's favorite character actor graces the silver screen in our "Also Starring... John Goodman" double feature! All of these screenings are free and no tickets are required. Let us know which film you're looking forward to most!

10/26/2024

The perfect play for the spooky season!

10/24/2024

The Capitol is thrilled to host our hilarious neighbors Dog & Mouse House out of Louisville, KY on Sunday, November 3! Join us for a night of high quality stand-up featuring several nationally touring comedians including David Brooks, Uncool Randy, Lucious Williams, and more! Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30!

Purchase your tickets here: https://warrenpl.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/274

Dog + Mouse House

10/23/2024

THIS weekend - a perfect play for the spooky season!