Week of November 14-20

Welcome to our weekly "What's Happening" email, designed to provide you with a glance at opportunities for an unbridled good time in the Bowling Green area.

The Civil War was a tragic conflict that tore apart our nation. In guiding the nation through this terrible time in its history, Abraham Lincoln had to make many decisions. But none were as difficult--or as momentous--as the decisions he had to make with regard to the Constitution. The traveling exhibition "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War," on display at the Kentucky Museum through December 6, will take you inside the issues.

Two special lectures in conjunction with the exhibit's topic will also take place this week at the Kentucky Museum. On Monday, Cecile Garmon will present "Lincoln's Leadership and Communication Style" and then on Thursday, Dr. Glenn LaFantasie will discuss "Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation." Both programs are at 7 pm.

For more information, visit the link below or call the Museum at 270-745-2592. While there, see the special Holiday Tree Exhibit opening this Wednesday!

WKU Theatre & Dance contiunes its Main Stage season with a double-feature this weekend that will start your holiday season off with two heartwarming tales of love and generosity. Gian-Carlo Menotti's short opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the tale of a crippled shepherd boy who meets the Three Wise Men on their way to Bethlehem. Amahl's selfless act of kindness leads to a miracle that will change his life forever. This is the perfect opera for the holiday season about hope, forgiveness, and understanding.

David J. Mauriello's musical adaptation of the classic O. Henry story, Gift of the Magi shares the familiar tale of a young married couple preparing for their first Christmas together. They soon discover that the possessions they own are not the most important things they have in their lives.

Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students and are available by calling 270-745-5222. Follow the link below for more information.

To view the complete calendar of upcoming events, click here and visit our Events section.

All phone numbers are area code 270 unless otherwise noted.

Ongoing - Nov. 28 Christopher Olszewski Paintings, WKU FAC Main Gallery, Native American artist, 745-3944, wku.edu/art

Ongoing - Nov. 30 Military Appreciation Month, National Corvette Museum, free admission with Military or service ID, 781-7973, corvettemuseum.org

Ongoing - Dec. 6 Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, traveling exhibit, Kentucky Museum, 745-2592, wku.edu/museum

Ongoing - Dec. 10 Preserving the Past, Sustaining the Future, Juried Quilt Show Celebrating FACS, Kentucky Museum, 9am-4pm, 842-0686

Ongoing - Dec 22 Annual Holiday Art Sale, VSA Arts Access Gallery, M-F 8:30-4:30pm, 781-0872, vsartsky.org

Ongoing - Dec. 31 100 Years of Chevrolet Exhibit, National Corvette Museum, 8am- 5pm daily, 781-7973, corvettemuseum.org

14 WKU Men's Basketball vs. Tennessee State, E.A. Diddle Arena, 7pm, 745-5222, wkusports.com

14-19 Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, various activities all week, details and more info at wku.edu/alive

15-18 Annual KRPS Conference & Trade Show, Sloan Convention Center, krpsconference.com

15 Steelband Concert, WKU FAC Recital Hall, 7:30pm, VPAL Performance, 745-3751, wku.edu/music

16 Dine Out to Help Out, Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, locations include Mariah's, Verdi, The Catfish House, Anna's, 782-1263, hotelincbg.com

16-Dec.17 Fall Graduating Seniors Exhibition, WKU Ivan Wilson FAC, 2D Corridor Gallery & Main Gallery, reception 12/17, 745-3944, wku.edu/art

16-Jan. 3 Holiday Tree Exhibit, Kentucky Museum, Mon.-Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm, 745-2592, wku.edu/museum

17 Classic Christmas Open House, Riverview at Hobson Grove, 11am-6pm, Free admission, 843-5565, bgky.org/riverview

17 Breaking Dawn Premiere Party, Warren Co. Public Library, 6pm, 782-0252

17 NY Times Bestselling Author Will Lavender, Christ Episcopal Church, 6pm, hosted by the Warren County Public Library, Lavender will be speaking about his latest novel "Dominance", 781-4882, warrenpl.org

19 Saturday Day Fun Racing, Beech Bend Raceway, gates open at Noon, 781-7634, beechbend.com

19 Geocaching 101: Introduction to Hand-Held GPS Units: What to Buy, Lost River Cave & Valley, 2-4pm, 393-0077, lostrivercave.com

19 Smiling Faces in Outdoor Places, Digital Vision Photography Workshop with Jim Baird, downtown Bowling Green, 10am, 779-2311

19 Symphonic Band Concert, WKU Van Meter Auditorium, 7:30pm, VPAL performance, 745-3751, wku.edu/music

19 The Caveman Chorus Concert, Barren River Lake State Resort Park, 5pm dinner, 8pm show, $35 per couple, $20 per person, $8 show only, 1-800-325-0057

20 WKU Lady Toppers vs. Duke, E.A. Diddle Arena, 2pm, 745-5222, wkusports.com

20 Dinosaur World Grandparents' Sunday, One Grandparent free with each fully paid child, 773-4345, dinosaurworld.com

20 Southern KY Team Penning, WKU Ag Expo, 745-3976, wku.edu/expo

20 NHRA Drag Racing, Beech Bend Raceway, gates open at 10 am, 781-7634, beechbend.com

November 25-26 Old Fashioned Christmas in the Country, Rock Garden Farm, Woodburn

November 25-27 Thanksgiving Bracket Nationals , Beech Bend Raceway

November 26 Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, National Corvette Museum

November 28 Messiah Meets Mancini, Orchestra KY, WKU Van Meter Hall

December 1-11 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Phoenix Theatre

December 1 Downtown Lights Up, Fountain Square Park

December 2 Bowling Green Gallery Hop, galleries, museums and studio centers around town

December 2 Candlelight Tour, Riverview at Hobson Grove

December 2-3 Russell Athletic/ KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl, WKU Houchens-Smith Stadium

December 2-4 Festival of Trains, Historic Railpark & Train Museum

December 3 BG-WC Jaycees Christmas Parade, downtown Bowling Green

December 3 Christmas in Kentucky, Kentucky Museum

Take a look at all the upcoming Holiday Events by visiting our Holiday site!