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| Back to basics Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:29 -0500 Heads bobbed, bodies rocked and cheers echoed Wednesday throughout Greenwood High School’s auditorium as Nashville-based rock band Shirock closed out Gator Camp, a daylong orientation for new students. |
| Cab void gets temporary help Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:33 -0500 Some help is on the way for former riders of now-defunct Yellow Cab, but service is limited and the price will be high. |
| Surge in students leads to new jobs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:37 -0500 For the second time in three days, Bowling Green Independent Schools found a need to create new teacher positions to handle enrollment numbers that have exceeded expectations. |
| Alvaton gym reopens Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:47 -0500 Members of the Alvaton community, along with community leaders and elected officials, gathered today for a dedication ceremony to officially reopen the old Alvaton school gym. |
| City, Realtors honored as Ambassadors Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:52 -0500 It was fitting that Bowling Green and the Realtors Association of Southern Kentucky were honored for their efforts to promote homeownership the same day President Bush signed into law homebuyer tax credit legislation, according to Mayor Elaine Walker. |
| Russellville mayor vetoes ordinance Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:54 -0500 Russellville Mayor Gene Zick on Tuesday vetoed a renters water deposits ordinance that the city council had unanimously passed. |
| BG attorney faces federal charges Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:56 -0500 A former Bowling Green tax attorney was arrested Tuesday in Mount Joliet, Tenn., on multiple criminal charges. |
| POLICE NEWS: Plum Springs mayor pleads not guilty to prostitution charge Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:57 -0500 The mayor of Plum Springs pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Warren District Court on a charge of promoting prostitution. |
| Pool Party Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:24:48 -0500 WKYU PBS will help children bid goodbye to summer vacation in style with the eighth annual WKYU PBS Kids’ Pool Party. The party will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Russell Sims Aquatic Center. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors ages 55 and up and children ages 6 to 17, $4 for children ages 2 to 5 and $2 for infants under age 2. Coupons for $1 admission prices are available at many of the sponsoring locations and online at the WKYU PBS Web site at www.wkyupbs.org/ pool. The first 500 children ages 10 and under will receive goodie bags, which will include McDonald’s cookies, stickers, a small coloring book and more. WKYU PBS assistant program manager Dana Divine said the event draws about 1,000 people. “The kids have really responded well,” she said. “It’s our end-of-the-summer party. We want to make it as fun as possible for them.” A filled water park will continue the trend the aquatic center has been experiencing this summer, aquatic park manager Amber Bradshaw said. “Sunday has been our busiest day by far,” she said. The day will include music by Tim Livingston, concessions and giveaways throughout the day, Divine said. The first drawing will be at 1:15 p.m. Four prizes will be awarded every 15 minutes, with a grand prize drawing at 5 p.m. Items to be given away include various pool toys and fun packs. Kids on the Block will do two performances, Divine said. “In past years, Kids on the Block has done a water safety program, which is appropriate for the water park,” she said. There will also be an appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog, who Bradshaw and Divine agreed was very popular with the children. “Kids just swarm to him,” Divine said. Divine said organizers are excited about the pool party. “It’s something we enjoy doing and we like working with the partners,” she said. Bradshaw said the pool party is a lot of fun. “Parents appreciate it because we have something for the children to do,” she said. “It’s a great time for everybody.” Sponsors include Wal-Mart, McDonald’s, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, Girls Inc., Kids on the Block, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department, WKYU PBS, Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky, American Bank and Trust and Bowling Green-Warren County Community Education. What: WKYU PBS Kids’ Pool Party When: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Russell Sims Aquatic Center Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for those 55 and older or 6-17, $4 for those 2-5 and $2 for those under 2 - coupons available from sponsors |
| ‘Step Brothers’ a step up for on-again Ferrell Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:24:49 -0500 fter the disappointing “Semi-Pro,” Will Ferrell fans can rejoice with his follow-up, “Step Brothers.” This vulgar (and let’s be honest, pointless) comedy reteaming Ferrell with “Talladega Nights” director Adam McKay and co-star John C. Reilly isn’t going to change the cinematic world - but it does provide audiences with plenty of laughs, something sorely missing from Ferrell’s previous project. Ferrell and Reilly play Brennan and Dale, a pair of live-at-home 40-something slackers who become step brothers after their parents (Mary Steenburgen and Richard Jenkins) get hitched. At first Brennan and Dale hate each other, but eventually they bond and become best friends. But the good times quickly fade when their parents force Brennan and Dale to either get jobs or leave the house for good. “Step Brothers” obviously isn’t the most complex screenplay ever written, but Ferrell, McKay and Reilly (who all co-wrote the film) manage to milk plenty of comedy out of essentially a one-joke movie. Ferrell and Reilly are both perfect in their respective roles and have great chemistry together. While watching “Step Brothers,” I couldn’t help but wonder how much “Semi-Pro” could have benefited if Reilly had been cast in the Woody Harrelson role. There aren’t too many people who can match Ferrell’s off-the-wall antics, but Reilly is more than capable of holding his own. But they aren’t the only people having a good time here. Steenburgen and Jenkins are such respected actors, it’s almost a shock (yet surprisingly funny) to see both wallow in R-rated humor and deliver dialogue full of vulgarity and foul language. The film does start to drag in the final act and I’ll admit that this is a comedy that isn’t for everyone. Still, I laughed a lot during “Step Brothers” and I appreciated the effort of everyone involved. I believe most fans of Ferrell and Reilly will leave “Step Brothers” with the same impression. DVD dandy of the week In a week where the video options are pretty scarce, this week’s dandy is “Shine a Light” (B), the Rolling Stones concert film directed by Martin Scorsese that is a must for die-hard Stones fans, but still good enough for the casual fan as well. In “Shine a Light,” Scorsese follows the Stones over a two-day period at the Beacon Theater in New York in the fall of 2006. The backstage footage, most of which comes early in the film, shows Mick Jagger and the rest of the group doing everything they can to sabotage Scorsese’s direction - much to the dismay of the iconic filmmaker. But eventually “Light” settles into a standard concert film, with Scorsese expertly capturing the raw energy of the legendary band. I’m not a huge Rolling Stones fan, but I can appreciate their contribution to modern music. Still, I found myself quite interested and entertained by “Shine a Light.” Jagger, Keith Richards and company are getting up there in age, yet still attack a performance with the gusto of teenagers (something anyone can respect). I wish the Stones had given Scorsese a little more access, but this is clearly meant to be a concert film - not a documentary that the trailers and opening moments of the film suggest - and from that standpoint “Shine a Light” certainly delivers. “Shine a Light” is rated PG-13 for brief strong language, drug references and smoking and is now available on DVD. — Sportswriter/movie reviewer Micheal Compton - who spent his childhood giving wedgies to an imaginary stepbrother who just happened to be named Brennan Dale Compton - can be reached by e-mailing mcompton@bgdailynews.com |
| Concert series will end Friday Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:24:49 -0500 The Downtown Redevelopment Authority and BB&T’s final performances for the 29th annual Concerts in the Park series will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Fountain Square Park and Circus Square Park. The free concerts - which will have concessions and children’s activities - will feature the eclectic folk of Rob McNurlin and the Beatnik Cowboys at Fountain Square and the rock and blues of Skip Bond and the Fugitives at Circus Square — For more information, call the DRA office at 782-0222. |
| Ky. Down Under hosts School Bash Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:24:50 -0500 By the Daily News Kentucky Down Under will host a Back to School Bash on Saturday. Visitors will receive one free child admission ticket with a regular paying adult admission. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 1. — For more information, call (800) 762-2869 or go to www.kdu.com. |
| Around town Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:24:51 -0500 Events, exhibits, plays, concerts ... Art Memphis Marsha’s Art Gallery & Classes will host an exhibition including 16 regional artists’ interpretation of the theme “Sizzle” from Aug. 8 to Sept. 6. A reception will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 in conjunction with the Gallery Hop. Expected media will include glass, ceramics, mixed media, printmaking, photography, drawing and painting. Artists include Antigone and Jennifer Stone, both of Franklin, Michaele Ann Harper of New Orleans, Mary Crutcher, Nancy Keyser, Matt Lundberg, Nell Peperis, Tom Poole, Delaire Rowe, Andee Rudloff, Rita Rudloff, Kim Soule and Peg Truman, all of Bowling Green, Bill Van Tassel of Aberdeen, Tony Mennite of Hermitage, Tenn., and Davie Reneau of Glasgow. VSA arts of Kentucky is hosting “A Matter of Perspective” through Aug. 29, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 to coincide with the Bowling Green Gallery Hop. For more information, call 781-0872 or visit the gallery at 515 E. 10th Ave. The Capitol Arts Houchens Gallery will feature an exhibit of painted constructions by Claude Robertson and the photography of Nashville artist Byron Jorjorian through Aug. 19. Showing in the Mezzanine Gallery will be the drawings, paintings and prints of Gayle Novick through Aug. 19. Peg Truman’s paintings are on display at the Cancer Center at The Medical Center through Sept. 15. The Health & Wellness Center at Greenwood Mall is exhibiting the work of Myra Renee Dwyer in the classroom through September. Paintings by Barren County artists Tommie St. Charles Birge and Shelia Williams Oliver are on exhibit at the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce through Aug. 12 during chamber business hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The public is invited to an artists’ reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today. Green River Museum in Woodbury will be open from noon until 4 p.m. Saturdays through September. The museum features exhibits from around Butler County and the Green River. VSA arts of Kentucky will feature “The Final Destination” through Aug. 29 at its gallery, 515 E. 10th Ave. A reception will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 in conjunction with the Gallery Hop. Art from Angela Kuprion, Marion Parcusta and Allison Bacovillard is on display at the Capitol Arts Center. Campus An exhibition of work from Art of France: Studio Response, a 2008 study abroad course for students and alumni, is on display through Aug. 15 in Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center University Main Gallery on the second floor. A closing reception will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 14. Warren County Sights and Sounds, an exhibit presenting the history and culture of Bowling Green and Warren County in photographs and film, is showing at Western Kentucky University’s Kentucky Library & Museum. The exhibit is the result of a two-year joint project during which about 150 photographs and 45 feet of moving film related to Bowling Green and Warren County were collected. Sponsors of the project and exhibit are The Landmark Association, The Bowling Green/Warren County Historic Preservation Board, Insight Communications and The Kentucky Library & Museum. Sights and Sounds of Warren County will be in the Museum’s Garden Gallery and continues through Dec. 7. “Beyond Our Borders,” an exhibit of international photographs by Western Kentucky University photojournalism students, is on display at Mass Media and Technology Hall. The exhibit includes photographs taken by students in France, Spain, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and others and will be on display in the gallery through August. Exhibits at the Kentucky Building on Western Kentucky University’s campus include: “U.S. Bank Celebration of the Arts,” which opens Sunday; “VSA Arts: Side by Side,” “Recommended by Duncan Hines,” “Western 100,” “Growing Up Victorian,” “Roads, Rails and Rivers,” “Hascal Haile: Guitar-maker to the Stars” and “Taking the Mystery out of Prehistory.” For more information, contact the Kentucky Building at 745-2592. Clubs The Factory at Cave City will feature The Moon Woods Band from 8 p.m. to midnight on the first Saturday of each month. The facility is on U.S. 31-W, just north of the Ky. 90 intersection across from Dollar General. Saturday Night Karaoke with Wayne Hallet will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. each Saturday at Burgers On The Square in Franklin. The smoke-free facility is for the entire family, with the bar for adults only after 9 p.m. For more information, go to www.burgers onthesquare.com. Rick Dunn will have karaoke from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays at Spillway Bar and Grill, 2195 Louisville Road. Ricky Beavers has karaoke Friday nights at the Brown Jug, U.S. 31-W By-Pass in Bowling Green, beginning at 8 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays at Flealand in Bowling Green. Miss Kitty’s, 3315 Louisville Road, has live bands beginning at 9 p.m. each Friday and Saturday; Wednesdays feature karaoke and Thursdays feature acoustic music, nightly specials and pool tables. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 782-7777. Miss Kitty’s also offers a safe ride home program. Betty’s Bar has karaoke with Sheila on Wednesday and karaoke each Friday and Saturday. The Brewing Company, 423 Park Row, has live music from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday. Good Tymes 2, 1607 U.S. 31-W By-Pass, has top 40 hits from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Wednesday through Saturday. Music Franklin’s Summer Nights Concert is Friday evening on the courthouse lawn. Sons of the Beach performs ’50s, ’60s and early ’70s music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, call (270) 586-8482 Tickets are on sale for Glen Campbell in concert with the Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra at 8 p.m. Sept. 26, sponsored by The Encore, Carol and Denny Wedge and Bob Evans Farms, co-sponsored by Vicki and Dan Renshaw and Dr. Robert and Pat Goodwin. Special guest is Debby Campbell. A Southern Nights barbecue dinner and pre-concert party will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. presented by The Encore to benefit the chamber orchestra. For ticket information, call 846-2426. Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra Retro Series single tickets and subscriptions are on sale. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven” will be Aug. 8 and 9; “Countrymadness” will be Nov. 14 and 15; and “One-Hit Wonders” will be Feb. 6 and 7. Subscribe now and save 10 percent off single ticket prices. For tickets or subscriptions, call 846-2426 (BGCO) or go to www.BGCO.com. Tickets are available for the Sept. 13 Hoedown at Shakertown at South Union featuring bluegrass artist John Cowan and the Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra. A variety of ticket prices are available. Barbecue, drinks and ice cream will be available for purchase. Gates for the event open at 5:30 p.m. with the concert at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by BB&T and Logan Aluminum. To purchase tickets, go to www.bgco.com or call 846-2426. Fresh Fridays will be the first Friday of each month at Bread & Bagel, 871 Broadway Ave. This month’s band will be Waterseed, playing at 9 p.m. Friday. The cost is $5 for anyone 18 and over. Calvin Ray’s Live Music & Restaurant in Leitchfield features live music with Calvin Ray and The Blue Moon Highway Band from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. each Saturday. For more information, call (502) 538-2893. Dumplin’s Diner in Adairville has a karaoke contest each Saturday night. Entry fee is $5 and first prize gets $100. For more information, call (270) 539-5413. Lucio, along with The Rose Band, performs at Main St. Music in Morgantown from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Simply Country Band performs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays at Main St. The facility is behind McDonald’s. Theater Pine Knob Theatre will present “Lucy And Ruth’s Diner - LARD” on Friday and “Daddy Took the T-Bird Away” on Saturday. The shows begin at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15 or two for $25. For more information, go to www.pineknob.com or call (270) 879-8190. Expressions Performing Arts wants to start a Creative Workshop Group for those interested in the performing arts, including traditional and improvisational storytelling, comedy, drama and Imagination Theatre as an art form. For more information, contact Robin Baldwin at 746-2988 Odds & Ends The eighth annual WKYU-PBS Pool Party “Sunny Day Celebration” is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Russell Sims Aquatic Park. The first 500 kids age 10 and under will receive special gifts. There will be door prizes. Also on hand will be Clifford the Big Red Dog. Coupons for $1 off regular aquatic center admission prices for the day are available at Bowling Green McDonald’s locations. The Wagoners will perform outdoor variety shows from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Browning Fire Department Fair and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at Boyce Community Center. Food will be available and auctions will follow the shows. Riverview at Hobson Grove will host a Restoration Conversation with artist Charles Taylor Thomason at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 7. He will discuss his work to restore the decoratively painted ceilings in Riverview’s parlors. For more information, call Riverview at 843-5565. The event is free, but reservations are suggested. Riverview is at 1100 W. Main Ave. The Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce will host an ice cream social from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the chamber office. The public is invited to attend. The Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Ice Cream Supper at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Woodburn Ballpark. Activities will begin at 6 p.m. and will include games, inflatables, food, ice cream from Chaney’s Dairy Barn, music from Blue Highway Band, prize drawings, a cakewalk and an auction. Proceeds will help support emergency services in the Woodburn district. For more information or to donate a cake or auction item, call the station at 529-2301 and leave a message. Chaney’s Dairy Barn will have Ice Cream and a Moovie on Fridays. The schedule for the free event will be Friday, “Daddy Day Care;” Aug. 15, “Babe The Gallant Pig;” and Aug. 29; “Field of Dreams.” All movies are free and begin at dusk. Participants are asked to bring a blanket or lawn chair to watch the outdoor movie. In case of the rain, movies will be shown in the pavilion. It will be shown a second time at dusk Saturday at Chaney’s 830 Fairview location. That showing will be canceled in case of rain. For more information, call 843-5567. The American Red Cross has blood drives each Friday at its office, 430 Center St., from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional drives will be from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 296 W. Sixth St. in Russellville; from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, AT&T, 1061 Lovers Lane; from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, 829 Center St.; from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Auburn Baptist Church, 115 North Lincoln St.; from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 11, Community Education Complex, 799 Veteran’s Way in Morgantown; from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11, Kroger, 711 Campbell Lane; and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 13, Eastwood Baptist Church, 500 Eastwood Drive. Registration can be made now for the Sept. 13 Run for Autism, sponsored by LifeSkills and the Kiwanis Club. Proceeds from the event will go to the Kelly Autism Program. The events will include an 8k Run, 8k Wheelchair race and 1 Mile Family Walk. This 8k will be a Bowling Green Road Runners Grand Prix event. The start/finish line will be at the site of the Western Kentucky University Clinical Education Complex, which houses the Kelly Autism Program. Participants will receive a short-sleeved LifeSkills Run for Autism shirt, and all who complete their event will receive a commemorative event pin. To learn more or to register for the event online, go to www.autism run.org. The SKY Farmers Market will be open from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays in front of the Riverside Building at The Medical Center on U.S. 31-W By-Pass. Kentucky-grown agricultural, horticultural and artisan products will be available for purchase. Karaoke is at Southern Lanes every Friday and Saturday night from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. A regional chess club meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Players of all ages and talents are welcome. For more information, call 991-0126. Friendly Hands Squares monthly dance is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Cave Mill and Smallhouse roads in Bowling Green. For more information, call 781-6382. A veteran’s representative will be at The Salvation Army, 400 E. Main Ave., at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month. For more information, call 746-7425, Ext. 104. |
| Verdi specializes in European fare Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:24:51 -0500 The last time I experienced Verdi Restaurant and Bar was an early spring day when my dining companion and I enjoyed a light meal of salads under the cherry blossoms. This week, even though it was summer, Verdi became a shelter from a killer storm with a broad, heavy meal of pasta and German delights. When we entered I noticed the restaurant had been livened up with a rich red wall color that complements the stone arches and deep wood trim. The d/cor is alive with color, yet at the same time is as comforting as home. Comforting too was the wait staff. I wouldn’t say it was the perfect dining experience. The timing of our food was slightly off with salad on top of appetizers, then a long wait for dinner, but it was wickedly busy that night and our waitress was honest, clear and appreciated our patience. I will say we were able to be patient because she kept us informed. (Note to wait staff all over Bowling Green: customers love this). We began with a favorite of mine, and something I hadn’t had in a while, brochette. When I see brochette on a menu, I get a vision of what I believe it to be and I didn’t even bother reading the description. I should know better, because I don’t think I’ve had the same brochette twice. Verdi’s brochette is especially unique, so this is somewhat of a warning for brochette lovers. Not that it was bad, but it was served in a ramekin with mozzarella melted on top and the tomatoes and spices on the bottom, all at room temperature. It looked more like French onion soup than brochette. As I said, the taste was good, but spooning it on pita bread was awkward. Verdi’s entrees do not come with salad, but my dining companion and I ordered one to split. The Greek salad dressing was delicious. At this point in the meal, Verdi was getting high marks for flavor that was inviting and enlivening. Even the pita bread with herbed butter that was served with the salad was a great treat. Those high marks just kept coming when my tilapia with pasta arrived. I don’t usually eat pasta with fish, but the pasta was shaped like little bags of gold and filled with cheese. The sauce was a light tomato/cheese sauce and was perfect with the slightly crispy tilapia. My dining companion opted for the German platter. Did you know you could get German food in Bowling Green? My aunt moved to the U.S. from Germany about 50 years ago, so I have had truly authentic German food from an outstanding cook. Verdi’s was just as good, with the addition of some unique flavorful twists. For instance, the sauerkraut had little slices of green apple. What a great way to enjoy the pungent taste of sauerkraut with just a hint of sweetness. The platter also included bratwurst, asparagus, Vienna schnitzel and, a fun way to round out the meal, one German beer. Both my dining companion and I were unsure about Vienna schnitzel, and it turns out it is actually a slice of veal coated in breadcrumbs. We had not planned to stay for dessert, but by this time the restaurant had become more like a party with guests mingling about than a restaurant. The concert in the park had been rained out and everyone flocked into the downtown eating establishments. The staff handled this so well that everyone just seemed to be going with the flow, so we ordered the tiramisu. Just as we had started the meal with a unique twist on an otherwise obvious appetizer, so was the same with dessert. The tiramisu was also served in a ramekin, making it possible to really saturate the sweet biscuits and cream in rum then dust the top with a thick layer of cocoa and coffee flavorings. Again, the contrast was unique and enjoyable, just not what I expected. In my experience, Verdi was a truly a bevy of new and exciting dishes from Greek to German to Mediterranean and more. I highly recommend a trip around the world without using a drop of gasoline by enjoying a meal at Verdi today. — Our anonymous food reviewer gives new restaurants a six-week grace period before reviewing. To comment, contact managing editor Mike Alexieff at 783-3235 or via e-mail to malexieff@bgdailynews.com. VERDI RESTAURANT AND BAR 410 Main Ave. |
| Livingston to play at Capitol Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:24:52 -0500 Doc Livingston and Friends Jazz Band will bring jazz, standards and big band music to the Capitol Arts Center this weekend. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, will be available at the door. Beth Blakeman, vocalist and master of ceremonies for the evening, said the event is designed to honor Kentucky jazz piano and clarinet legend Livingston. “We’re going to be getting together. It’s a small group,” she said. “This is a tribute to Doc. We’re letting him pick his favorite songs.” Livingston, a former Western Kentucky University music professor and director of bands, said he is happy about the concert. He doesn’t consider it a tribute solely to him, but instead to other musicians whose music will be featured in the concert. Some of the music the band will play Saturday night will come from a concert performed by Billy Baughn’s Hollywood Orchestra in 1979 at Western’s Van Meter Auditorium. “My daughter, Pam, made some tapes of that. It was a tremendous effort. I played so much with Billy Baughn’s band,” he said. “We have the tapes, so we’ll have something to go by for the concert. Hopefully we’ll give a good show.” Music has taken Livingston around the world. “I’ve been around a few times,” he said, laughing. “I’ve been overseas. I went with the U.S.O. to Germany, France and the Caribbean. I spent three summers in Japan.” Besides Livingston on keyboard and clarinet and Blakeman on vocals, the band will include Tim Livingston on bass guitar, Marshall Scott on trumpet, Jeff Jones on drums, Paul Satterfield on trombone, keyboards and vocals, Greg Satterfield on rhythm guitar and John Cipolla on saxophone. Blakeman said Livingston deserves the tribute. “He loves to get out and play,” she said. “When we told him we wanted to do this, he was so excited.” |
| Jane Mitchell Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:23:33 -0500 MORGANTOWN — Jane Mitchell, 61, of Morgantown died July 29, 2008, at The Medical Center of Bowling Green. The Green County, Ind., native was an licensed practical nurse and a member of Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Erma Lacer Harper and Carl Roy Harper. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Falsom Mitchell; her father-in-law, Clarence Mitchell; and a sister, Hazel Ann Summerville. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Chapel, with burial in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.jonesfuneralchapel .com. Survivors include her husband, Gil Mitchell; a daughter, Rhoda Chism and her husband, J.D., of Morgantown; a son, Eric Mitchell and his wife, Jennifer, of Colorado; six grandchildren, Danielle and Joshua Mitchell, Miranda and Craig Heiser and Lauren and Trenton Chism; and two sisters, Karenell Johns of Missouri and Jean Harper of Morgantown. |
| Gilbertine D. Moore Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:23:34 -0500 FRANKLIN — Gilbertine Douglass Moore, 94, of Franklin died at 8:30 a.m. July 30, 2008, at her residence. The Simpson County native was a former owner of Franklin Seed Lab and a philanthropist. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and the recipient of the R.H. Moore Loving Cup, awarded to the best all-around student. She attended Ward-Belmont College and graduated from Vanderbilt University. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, a founder and member of the Friends of Gladys Taber, an author, artist and an avid supporter of the arts and the opera. She was a daughter of the late Randolph Gilbert Moore and Essie Douglass Moore. She was the granddaughter of the late R.H. Moore, founder of R.H. Moore Drug Co. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, Hospice of Southern Kentucky or Friends of the Shelter, P.O. Box 910, Franklin, KY 42135. Survivors include three cousins, Roland Willock of Bowling Green and King and Robert Rogers, both of Memphis, Tenn.; and several close friends. |
| Sarah J. Mullins Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:23:34 -0500 FRANKLIN — Sarah Joyce Mullins, 61, of Franklin died July 31, 2008, at her residence. Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home. |
| Lorene M. Philpott Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:23:35 -0500 MUNFORDVILLE — Lorene Mae Philpott, 79, of Hodgenville died at 1 a.m. July 30, 2008, at her son’s residence in Magnolia. The Hart County native was born Feb. 10, 1929. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was a daughter of the late Berry Mauldin and Mary Dennis Mauldin and the wife of the late William C. Philpott. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Philpott; three sisters; and four brothers. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Friday at Brooks Funeral Home, with burial in Center Point Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and begins at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include a daughter, Christine Morrow of Louisville; three sons, James Hester of Magnolia, William Philpott of Hardyville and Edward Philpott of Hodgenville; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. |
| James H. Pike Jr. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:23:35 -0500 James Henry “Jimbo” Pike Jr., 49, of Bowling Green died July 29, 2008, at his home. The Logan County native was an employee of Weyerhauser and an Army veteran. He was a son of the late James Henry Pike Sr. and Betty Jean Pike of Bowling Green, who survives. Cremation was chosen. Memorial service is at 7 p.m. Friday with visitation at 6 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Services. His ashes will be scattered at Lake Barkley at a later date. Other survivors include his wife, Sophia Love Pike; a daughter, Tori Shawntae Pike of Bowling Green; a sister, Shelia Todd of Bowling Green; a brother, Danny Pike of Russellville; a nephew, Marcello Todd; two nieces, Danielle and Gabriella Pike, both of Bowling Green; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Nita Love of St. Louis. |
| River searched for missing Clarksville man Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:37:00 EST Rescue workers were combing the Ohio River for a 19-year-old man who went under the water and did not resurface while swimming with his friend last night, an Indiana Department of Natural Resources spokesman said. |
| Man killed by train in Shepherdsville Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:42:00 EST A man died after being hit by a train early this morning in Shepherdsville, a Bullitt County dispatcher said. |
| Which movies should you see this weekend? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:57:00 EST Metromix reviewers will help you decide. |
| Funds for bridge repair will fall short Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:28:00 EST Kentucky officials say they lack the money to fix bridges in need of upgrades one year after a fatal Minneapolis highway collapse raised new concerns. The 2007 bridge collapses Video: Aerial view of the collapsed bridge Video: One year after the collapse Interactive Map |
| Jam or not jam? Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:38:00 EST The Dave Matthews Band and Willie Nelson are headed for Louisville Slugger Field, and you can expect extended versions of some tunes. |
| Art Car Weekend is on a roll Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:23:00 EST Alan Miller's "Technocar" sports vacuum tubes and a variety of lights. He always gets reactions from passersby. |
| Going green A growing trend among homeowners Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:39:00 EST The bathroom tiles are recycled wine bottles. The hardwood floors are sustainable bamboo. And the sprawling garden gets sprinkled with rainwater collected in 300-gallon barrels. |
| Gratitude Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:58:00 EST You agreed to give back the $10,000 your campaign took from the political action committee of your friend and colleague Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who has been indicted on federal corruption charges. You're going to hand it over to charity. |
| New gunslinger at Trinity High Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:29:00 EST A new gunslinger is taking charge of the Trinity High School football team's offense, but he's more stone-cold killer than Wild West outlaw. Senior Cameron Smyth has become the Shamrocks' quarterback after the graduation of Will Stein, and coach Bob Beatty said Smyth is making his presence known without a lot of talk. Blog: Jason Frakes Blog: Jody Demling |
| Griffey dealt to White Sox Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:59:00 EST Ken Griffey Jr. is leaving home to get back in a pennant race. The Chicago White Sox acquired Griffey from the Cincinnati Reds yesterday, hoping the 38-year-old outfielder can help them hold onto their slim lead in the AL Central. |
| Agency urges Clark businesses to go smoke-free Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:31:00 EST Restaurants and bars in Clarksville, Ind., that allow smoking have nearly 10 times the indoor pollution of similar businesses in Louisville, which has a smoking ban, an anti-smoking agency said yesterday. |
| State won't cut guards at social-service offices Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:21:00 EST A public outcry from employees has prompted the state to cancel plans to cut security at its Jefferson County human-services offices, which included eliminating nine of 11 guards at its largest office at the L&N Building downtown. |
| Street rods strut their stuff at Expo Center Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:27:00 EST Nearly 10,000 registered street rods are on display at the 39th annual Street Rod Nationals, which began yesterday and runs through Sunday. What are those other strange cars? |
| Judge rules highway bill is invalid Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:22:00 EST The General Assembly's 2008 highway construction bill is invalid because it was not delivered to the governor on time, a judge ruled yesterday. |
| U of L birth defect research center wins $10.3 million in grants Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:21:00 EST Two grants totaling $10.3 million will go toward prevention, detection and treatment of birth defects at the University of Louisville Birth Defects Center. |
| Retiring C-J worker's fundraising to continue Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:00 EST Don, who is 59, has spent most of the past 40 years literally helping put together this newspaper and its late, great sister, The Louisville Times. Since 1968, as publishers, owners, editors, columnists and a small army of managers have come and gone, Don was one of the men covered in printer's ink who just kept doing his job, and then some. |
| JCPS administrators are honored Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:18:00 EST Four principals and 10 other administrators with Jefferson County Public Schools were honored yesterday for their work. During his annual administrators' retreat, Superintendent Sheldon Berman also outlined his vision and goals for the coming school year and thanked those who attended for their hard work during the 2007-08 school year. |
| Rain, speed likely factors in fatal crash Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:22:00 EST The driver of a tractor-trailer was killed early yesterday when his rig crashed as he tried to exit Interstate 71 southbound onto the Watterson Expressway. |
| SpongeBob SquarePants part of zoo's beach party Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:04:00 EST SpongeBob SquarePants will visit the Louisville Zoo from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Family Twilight Beach Party, presented by National City Bank. |
| Tennessean convicted in 3 deaths from crash Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:04:00 EST A jury in southeastern Kentucky has convicted an eastern Tennessee man of murder in the deaths of two people and an unborn child in a traffic crash. |
| Cherry-pie champion repeats 2005 victory Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:23:00 EST After winning the Harrison County Fair's homemade cherry pie contest yesterday, Wanda Chinn reflected on her years raising a houseful of children. |
| New Albany Council to consider smoking ban Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:22:00 EST The New Albany City Council will take up a proposal next week to ban smoking in all enclosed public places in the Southern Indiana city, including bars and restaurants. The measure would exempt private clubs that have no employees but would ban smoking in clubs that have workers, and whenever a club invites the public to an event. |
| Charlestown revives annexation plan Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:23:00 EST An area south of Charlestown that was annexed by the city five years ago but later de-annexed is now the target of a new takeover attempt. |
| S. Indiana trail will mark African-American history Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:29:00 EST With shows, a bevy of restaurants, motel rooms and condos, has the riverfront in Jeffersonville ever been busier? |
| Suspect being sought in bank robbery Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:30:00 EST Indiana State Police are searching for a man who robbed the First Federal Savings Bank branch in Lanesville yesterday. |
| Petition started in Clark judge race Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:32:00 EST A Democratic precinct committeeman in Clark County is circulating a petition asking the Indiana Election Commission to give the Republican and Democratic candidates for Circuit Court judge 30 more days to properly file their nominating documents. |
| Welfare changes greeted coolly Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:32:00 EST A legislative study committee had hard questions and criticism yesterday for the Family and Social Services Administration at a field hearing to discuss changes made to Indiana's welfare system. |
| 'Into the Woods' to be staged in Clarksville Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:31:00 EST The Drama Studio will perform "Into the Woods" at 7:30 p.m. today at the St. Genesius Theatre at the Encore Performing Arts Center, 128 E. Bell Ave. in Clarksville. |
| Filming to be allowed in juvenile court Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:37:00 EST The state Supreme Court announced yesterday that it will allow a documentary maker to film inside a Lake County juvenile court. |
| Louisville 'Design Star' in finale Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:48:00 EST After competing for several weeks in the HGTV reality show "Design Star," Louisville's Tracee Dore did not come home the winner. The interior designer and builder made it into the final five on the show but was booted from the competition on the July 13 episode. She'll return to "Design Star" during Sunday's finale, though. |
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