Week of August 20- 26

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 south central Kentucky region certainly proved it has talent at last Friday's "American Idol" auditions, and this week presents yet another opportunity to see some of that young talent on the SKyPAC stage. Performed by the Capitol Arts Youth Theatre, The Tempest is a full scale musical based on Shakespeare's classic play, and an original world premiere musical written especially for SKyPAC and the young people of this community.

It tells the story of the magician Prospero who is removed from his dukedom and banished to a remote island by his wicked sister and her accomplice the queen of Naples. Filled with romance, drama, comedy, and spectacular scenes of sorcery, the Tempest has always been one of Shakespeare's most popular plays.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/ students, and $8 for children 12 and under. Call 270-901-1880 or visit the link below for more information.

With school back in session, parents are craving something family-oriented and fun for the weekend to enjoy some quality time together. Well, grab the family and head on down to the farm this Saturday for Family Fun Fest at Chaney's Dairy Barn presented by BG Parent magazine and Houchens IGA! In addition to the great features at Chaney's (did someone mention ice cream?!), the gang can enjoy free activities including inflatables, arts & crafts and face painting.

Take in performances and demonstrations including theatre, singing, dance, Tae Kwon Do, Chinese lion dance, gymnastics, model airplanes, and more. Register to win a Step2 Sportster and other great door prizes. Browse over 50 vendor booths offering information, resources and shopping.

Visit the link below or call 270-237-0840 for more information.

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

All phone numbers are area code 270 unless otherwise noted.

Ongoing - Aug. 24 Duncan Hines Festival Art Show, Kentucky Museum, M-Sat 9am-4pm, 745-2592, wku.edu/museum

Ongoing - Sept. 3 The Makings of a Master: Kentucky Folk Art Apprenticeships, SKyPAC, 11am- 6pm, theskypac.com

Ongoing - Oct. 28 September 11, 2001: A Global Moment Exhibit, National Corvette Museum, 8am- 5pm, includes rare & important artifacts from the World Trade Center, 781-7973, corvettemuseum.org

20-21 Bowling Green Hot Rods vs. South Bend Silver Hawks, BG BallPark, 901-2121, bghotrods.com

21 Beaver Tuesday Night Drags Fun Racing, Beech Bend Raceway, gates open at 6 pm, 270-781-7634, beechbend.com

22-24 Bowling Green Hot Rods vs. Dayton Dragons, BG BallPark, 270-901-2121, bghotrods.com

22-25 Duck-Duck-Goose Consignment Sale, Potter Children's Home Gymnasium, 10am-8pm, 270-779-5307, dkdkgoose.com/bowlinggreen

23-26 Honk! Jr.: The Musical, PTK Sunburst Theater, Phoenix Theater, Thurs/Fri/Sat 7 pm, Sun 3 pm, 781-6233, ptkbg.org/

24 Concerts in the Park, Friday Nights Live Series, Featuring Shady Jake & the Upsetters at Fountain Square Park & Fender Benders at Circus Square Park, 6:30pm & 7:30pm, 270-782-0222, downtownbg.org

23 Chris Knight Concert, The Warehouse at Mt. Victor, Alternative Country Singer/ Songwriter, 8pm, 270-904-6677, thewarehouseatmtvictor.com

23 Lucas Oil Test & Tune (Noon to 5 pm) & Quick Fuel Barbeque (5 pm), Beech Bend Raceway, 270-781-7634, beechbend.com

24-25 Ice Cream & A Moovie, Chaney's Dairy Barn, Smurfs, movies start at dusk, free, no outside drink or beverage, 270-843-5567, chaneysdairybarn.com

24-26 USGF Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament, Buchanon Park, bpettyasa@aol.com

24-26 NHRA Lucas Oil Series, North Central Division, Beech Bend Raceway, 270-781-7634, beechbend.com

25 All Aboard Series: Hobo- Life and Times of an American Icon, Debra Henniger speaker, Historic Railpark and Train Museum, 8:30am, 270-745-7317, historicrailpark.com

25 Lee Martin Writing Workshop, Warren County Public Library, 10 am, 270-781-4882, warrenpl.org

25 The BG Gauntlet, Phil Moore Park, 10 am, 270-781-6714, BGGauntlet.com

25 4th Annual Family Fun Day, WKU Houchens-Smith Stadium, 4- 6pm, free, 270-745-6562

25 International Bat Night Celebration, Mammoth Cave National Park, day-time activities from 9:30am- 1pm, evening activities begin at 7pm, nps.gov/maca

August 30- Sept.1 The Little Mermaid Jr., WKU Van Meter Hall

August 30- Sept. 1 NCM 18th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction, National Corvette Museum

August 1 WKU Football V. Austin Peay, Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium

August 1-3 Apple Festival, Jackson's Orchard

September 1-3 Apple Festival, Jackson's Orchard

September 6 Candlebox, SKyPAC

September 6 2012 Midwest League Playoffs, Game 2 featuring the BG Hot Rods, Bowling Green Ballpark

September 6-8 US Bank Balloons, Tunes & BBQ, BGWC Regional Airport

September 7-8 Ice Cream & A Moovie, Happy Feet 2, Chaney's Dairy Barn

September 7-9 Special Olympics Softball State Championships, Buchanon Park

September 7-9 Holley LS Fest, Beech Bend Raceway

September 7-9 48th Annual Antique Show & Sale, Knights of Columbus Hall

September 8 5th Annual Delafield Homecoming Festival, Sugar Maple Square

September 8 Second Saturdays Street Fair, Fountain Square Park