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On the evening of October 24, 2008, WKU Libraries celebrated the grand opening of the new exhibit named “A Star in Each Flag: Conflict in Kentucky” in the Kentucky Library & Museum. The event was held in style with premium bourbon and whiskeys provided by Brown Forman along with period food and music from the 1860s. Many guests came in their Civil War period uniforms and costumes. This was a fund-raising event that required an admission fee.
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| Photo Album of the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony |
The Kentucky Library & Museum (KYLM) opened its new Civil War exhibit entitled “A Star in Each Flag: Conflict in Kentucky.â€
A Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting was held to kick off the opening on the morning of October 24, 2008 at KYLM on Western Kentucky University’s campus.
The exhibit shows the strong conflict and opposing views regarding slavery between friends, neighbors and community members in the state of Kentucky. In addition, guests can walk through a simulated campsite, view a slave cabin, step into a community post office, and examine period artifacts including John Hunt Morgan’s saddle, various medical instruments, Civil War flags, weapons and more. Families will enjoy visiting the Victorian photo studio where they can dress in period clothing and have a picture taken.
KYLM has just launched a new Web site to feature its Civil War collection.
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WKU Libraries presented Dew Curtis, founder of the acclaimed Fark.com on the evening of October 23, 2008 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Dew talked about “how mass media tries to pass off crap as news,” a topic that constitutes the title of one of his books. After his presentation, he signed the book for its buyers.
This presentation was part of the talk series known as “Kentucky Live! The Best of the Southern Culture.” For future presentations, please visit www.wku.edu/library/events/kylive/.
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Several fantastic area children participated in Fall Break Arts Camp the week of October 13-17. Led by Kentucky Library & Museum Artist-in-Residence Lynne Ferguson, participants marbled paper, wove their own baskets, painted gourds and became printmakers.
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Bradlee Burtner, acclaimed Singer-songwriter from Lexington, Kentucky, performed at the patio of Java City in Helm Library at Western Kentucky University at noon on October 22, 2008.
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At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008, Kentucky Chatautauqua presented Jim Sayre as Abraham Lincoln “I, too, am a Kentuckian.â€
Mr. Sayre’s Lincoln presentation was part of a grant funded teacher workshop hosted by the Kentucky Library & Museum. The public was encouraged to attend this portion of the workshop.
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This Thursday, October 16, 2008, Dr. David Keeling, Head of Geography and Geology, talked about Cambodia in our Faraway Places series at Barnes and Noble.
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| Kentucky Chautauqua presents Jim Sayre as Abraham Lincoln “I, too, am a Kentuckian.†Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
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The poster exhibit, sponsored by University Libraries and the WKU Political Engagement Project celebrates those activists and ideas that have made changes in the areas of civil rights and world peace. Dr. Saundra Ardrey was interviewed by Amy Bingham DeCesare, Coordinator/Broadcast Services, WKU Office of Media Relations on the poster exhibit and the events surrounding “Debate Watch.” for WBKO’s “View From The Hill” program which will air on Thursday October 9th.
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Seventeen year old, Nashville singing sensation, Avery Hovey accompanied by Nashville veteran musician and producer Jerry Webb performed country and rock standards as well as their original songs in Java City. Ms Hovey was warmly received by the crowd in Java City and will certainly be asked back for a repeat performance.
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