Tonight (March 18) on WBKO at both 5 pm and 10 pm, Amy DeCesare will be featuring our US Bank art show in her “View from the Hill segment. Be sure to watch our program being highlighted. FYI, Jennifer
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Jack Montgomery, Michael Franklin, Austin Klaine Performed at Java City
At Java City at noon, March 17, Jack Montgomery and Michael Franklin, both WKU Libraries’ employees, and their special guest Austin Klaine performed Irish music to an intensely entertained crowd.
This is part of the Helm LIbrary-Java City noon concerts event sponsored by Independence Bank.
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Library Student Assistant a Winner of Many Awards
Janet has worked in the Government Documents and Law area since 2008. During these years besides being a excellent worker Janet has accomplished winning all these awards. We are very proud of her. Way to go “Janet” from your co-workers in Government Documents & Law, WKU Libraries.
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Hitcents and WKU Libraries Partner to Promote The Horse In Kentucky on New Website
Hitcents and WKU Libraries have partnered to create a new website highlighting the layout, description and general plan for a new permanent exhibit to be housed at the Kentucky Museum. Hitcents, a nationally known website and software development company that has created more than 200 websites, partnered with WKU Libraries to create the site to build interest, enthusiasm and funding toward the exhibit named The Horse in Kentucky.
Hitcents provided gift-in-kind services to create the website. According to Ed Mills, Chief Financial Officer for Hitcents, their company became excited about the project from day one. “After a casual conversation with Mike Binder, we learned of their vision to create a horse exhibit to be housed in the Kentucky Museum. Our company slogan ‘Dream it Real’ fit with the aspirations of this project,” said Mills. “Less than four weeks after our first conversation, we have managed to get the project out of the starting gate with the new website, www.horseinky.com.”
“We are very pleased with the final product Hitcents put together for The Horse in Kentucky,” said Mike Binder, Dean of WKU Libraries. “They’ve created an amazing website and we look forward to communicating our plan to the public as we continue to develop the funding base to make this exhibit a reality.”
The Horse in Kentucky recently received a $35,000 grant from the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s special tourism project funding. “For years, the state of Kentucky has promoted and spent millions on the horse industry,” said Vicki Fitch, Executive Director of Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Now, Bowling Green will be able to offer visitors a permanent exhibit reflecting one of our state’s top industries and points of pride.”
Solid Light, Inc., a design and planning firm based out of Louisville, Kentucky, has been contracted to design, construct and produce the exhibit. The Horse in Kentucky will operate on the fundamental question, “Why is Kentucky the horse capital of the world?” The website explains how the exhibit will explore three unique themes related to specific aspects of the horse’s prominence in Kentucky: the science, the function and the soul of the horse. There will be featured stories throughout the exhibit from past and present Kentuckians who have worked closely with horses of various breeds.
According to Timothy Mullin, Director for the Kentucky Library & Museum, the exhibit will also branch out to include all the many businesses touched by the horse industry. “A farmer, a saddle maker, feed suppliers, veterinarians, show judges, horse beauty parlors, therapy riding stables…the list is endless because the horse industry touches so many Kentuckians’ lives,” said Mullin.
For more information about The Horse in Kentucky exhibit, go to www.horseinky.com or call Timothy Mullin at 745-6261.
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Join Us Friday, March 19 for the BG Gallery Hop
Join us Friday, March 19 for
The Bowling Green Gallery Hop at the Kentucky Museum
View over 150 incredible works of art by local & regional artists
4:00-8:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION
(Come over right after work!)
For more information, call 745-2594.
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Helm-Cravens Library Hours for Spring Break
| Friday, March 5 | Closed at 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday-Sunday, March 6-7 | Closed |
| March 8-12 | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 13 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 14 | Back to Regular Hours |
Visit http://www.wku.edu/Library/hours/index.htm for the hours of other branches of WKU Libraries.
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Western Kentucky University Hosts US Bank Celebration of the Arts
The US Bank Celebration of the Arts exhibit opens Sunday, February 28 at the Kentucky Museum. The exhibition, which runs through April 3, is the largest of its kind in South Central Kentucky.
“Our bank is proud to once again be the title sponsor for Celebration of the Arts,” said Craig Browning, Regional President for US Bank. “This art show has become a pinnacle event for many regional artists over the years. We’re pleased to partner with WKU and the Kentucky Museum to offer this unique and valued exhibit to our region.”
The art show originated in US Bank’s downtown office several years prior to its current location at the Kentucky Museum. According to Browning, they were forced to face a critical reality after the 1999 show—it had outgrown the facility. Being an Advisory Council member of the Kentucky Museum at the time, he approached museum officials about the possibility of taking ownership of Celebration of the Arts. The rest is history.
“The museum is absolutely the right venue,” said Browning. “The building is absolutely beautiful, the space is more appropriate for a show this size, and one of the things I’ve been most pleased with is the length of time the artists’ work is on display. The bank was only able to display this magnificent show for a few short days. The Kentucky Museum has been able to incorporate this show as a major draw for more than a month.”
“We look forward to this show every year,” said Timothy Mullin, Director of the Kentucky Library & Museum. “It’s well-received with hundreds of wonderful pieces displayed by community people as well as WKU faculty and students.”
This year’s exhibition has more than 360 entries said Donna Parker, Exhibits Curator for the Kentucky Museum. “We’re pleased that so many regional artists participate in the show. It’s truly a summary of the tremendously talented individuals we have within our area,” said Parker.
Parker said art show patrons will see a wide array of art pieces that are divided into seven categories: painting, watercolor, works on paper, fiber arts, ceramics and glass, sculpture and photography. All artwork will be judged in amateur or professional divisions in each respective category.
US Bank Celebration of the Arts is an open art exhibition for Kentucky residents, 18 and older, within a 65 mile radius of Bowling Green. Select works from the exhibit will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from sales will benefit the Kentucky Library & Museum and the WKU Visual Arts Department Scholarship Fund. An opening reception will be held Saturday, February 27 for the artists and friends to enjoy the kick off and announce the top winners for each category. For more information, visit wku.edu/library/museum/artshow or call 745-6083.
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Macy’s Used Book Sale at Depot
The 2010 Macy’s Used Book Sale was conducted by the Southern Kentucky Book Fest Partners at Bowling Green’s Historic L&N Depot from February 5 to 7th. Sponsored by Macy’s, this annual event will benefit the 2010 Southern Kentucky Book Fest that’s going to take place on April 17 in the Carroll Knicely Convention Center, WKU’s South Campus at Nashville Road. The Southern Kentucky Book Fest Partners include WKU Libraries, Bowling Green Public Library and Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
Dr. Ron Fritze Will Speak in This Month’s Kentucky Live!
Dr. Ron Fritze will speak on “Prince Madoc and the Welsh Indians: A Myth” at Barnes & Noble this Thursday, February. 11th at 7:00 p.m. His talk will also include other topics on pseudohistory and pseudoscience. Ron is Dean of Arts & Sciences at Athens State University and the author of ten books on a variety of topics including: Legends and Lore of the Americas Before 1492 and New Worlds: The Great Voyages of Discovery, 1400-1600. His newest book Invented Knowledge: False History, Fake Science and Pseudo-religions has been drawing international attention including a featured review in the Times Literary Supplement in London. Ron’s talk is part of the WKU Libraries’ Kentucky Live! talk series. Barnes & Noble is at 1680 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY.
Ron will be signing copies of his new book following his presentation. Sponsored by the Friends of WKU Libraries and the Kentucky Museum.
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Library Open Tomorrow (Sunday)
Helm-Cravens Library will open at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31.
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