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Fall Into Books brings award winning author and illustrator to Bowling Green

Fall Into Books, a program sponsored by SOKY Book Fest partners, brought Evelyn THurman award winning author Crystal Hubbard and illustrator Robert McGuire to Bowling Green this week.    Ms. Hubbard and Mr. McGuire visited area elementary schools, to discuss their picture book The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby.  The book is about Jimmy Winkfield, one of history’s finest horsemen and the last African American to win the Kentucky Derby.  Ms. Hubbard and Mr. McGuire will be honored on Friday at the Evelyn Thurman Award luncheon held at the KY Museum.

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Kevin Renick impresses crowd at Java City

Singer/songwriter Kevin Renick  for St. Louis, best known for his hit song “Up in the Air” thrilled the crowd today at Java City with his mellow and thoughtful music.

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Java City Concert Series off to a Great Start!

Alt-Rock Band played at Helm Library-Java CityThe Java City Noon concert series returned on Wednesday with a performance by Technology vs. Horse. Bowling Green’s premier alt-rock group performed to an appreciative crowd outside the newly renovated Java City cafe in Helm Library. The concerts have become a tradition here on campus over the last few years as a great way to take a break while listening to live music. Don’t miss next week’s concert featuring singer/songwriter Alec Vincent.

Photos of the Event

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