Though the main library areas were not affected by the recent heavy rains, Cravens Library did have some flooding at the ground level where the Center for Leadership Studies is housed. The Center for Leadership Studies has been moved temporarily to Cravens Room 111 and their contact number is 745-8973. Cravens Library is not closed; however, caution tape is set outside the Normal Boulevard entrances to encourage patrons to use other entrances as workers continue the clean up process.
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Last Concert of the semster at Java City this week
Another successful Noon concert season at Java City in Helm comes to an end this Wednesday with a performance by Nashville rock and roll trio Stickman. Lead singer/songwriter Stickman’s diverse and heartfelt sound combines with a grounded, honest sound that allows him to connect easily with listeners. Take a little time out before the end of the semester to catch this last concert. As always, thanks to Independence Bank for their sponsorship. More info about the group and their music can be found here.
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Screen Door Porch at Java City
Well, I’m a little behind because of all the fun we had at The Writer’s Conference and Book Fest. What a great concert on Wednesday by Screen Door Porch. The crowd thoroughly enjoyed the lively mix of modern and traditional folk. And yes, another beautiful day so they were on the patio outside of Java City in Helm library.
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Benyaro at Java City
Under beautiful skies in Bowling Green on Wednesday, New York folk band Benyaro entertained a large crowd at Java City with their hard driving sound. What a Spring we’ve had, great music and beautiful days. All good things must come to an end though, the Spring 2010 concert series is no exception. Join us next week for the final concert of the semester featuring Nashville rock & rollers Stickman. More about their music can be found at www.stickmanmusic.com.
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Busy week at WKU Libraries
On Friday, the KY Writers Conference returned to South Campus. The conference offered a variety of sessions from published authors, including Jack Riggs, Janna McMahan (both personal favorites), and Logan County native Holly Goddard Jones.
The SOKY Book Fest attracted over 130 authors to the Carroll Knicely Center, a new location for this year’s event, on Saturday the 17th. Some of the guests this year included Richard Paul Evans, Fireproof author Eric Wilson, the Cake Mix Doctor, Anne Byrn and local favorite Silas House. There were also Children and YA authors including Laura Numeroff, Mark Teague and Michael Reisman. Books were available for signing and purchase; author presentations, panel sessions, and activities for children occurred throughout the day. On the eve of the Book Fest, authors and members of the WKU and local communities met in the Kentucky Building.
Photos of the KY Writers’ Conference | the Book Fest | the Authors’ Reception
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Gift of Music for the KY Library and Museum
Thanks to radio celebrity and music historian Tommy Starr gave the Kentucky Library and Museum another gift of local musical memorabilia. Included are LPs from luminaries such as Billy Vaughn, The Hilltoppers and Exile, CDs from Cerebral Metal, Cage the Elephant and Foster and Lloyd, as well as promotional posters and photos featuring acts like The Kentucky Headhunters, Black Stone Cherry and many more. Gifts like Mr Starr’s are helping The WKU Libraries and Museum protect and preserve the musical heritage of popular music in South Central Kentucky.
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Rachel Pearl and Treva Blomquist perform at Java City
Rachel Pearl and Treva Blomquist entertain an appreciative crowd on a beautiful afternoon outside Java City in Helm on Wednesday. Great music and a Spring day in Kentucky, it doesn’t get much better! Next week’s noon concert will feature the modern Americna sound of Screen Door Porch who hail from Austin, TX and Jackson, WY. Thanks to Independence Bank for their sponsorship.
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Rachel Pearl returns to Java City
Wednesday, April 7th at noon, Jazz guitarist/vocalist Rachel Pearl and folk rock singer/songwriter Treva Blomquist will return to Java City with their own special brand of American folk music.
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>http://www.loganjournal.com/guestarticle48.php
Follow the link to an article on the history of the Felts Log cabin located on the campus of WKU. The article was written by the KY Library & Museum’s own Christy Spurlock.
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Java City Performance
Beautiful weather made it a great day for a performance by Zingara outside of Java City in Helm. The crowd was entertained by belly dancers Lee Ann Bledsoe and Nadia DeLeon (and some library staffers who joined in the fun!) on Wednesday, March 31st at the noon performance sponsored by Independence Bank.
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