Kinda Spoopy Film Fest 2025
The Kinda Spoopy Film Fest is BACK! There’s a brand new slew of short films from around the globe and beyond the galaxy! Some are kinda scary, some are kinda funny, but they’re all Kinda Spoopy, and all totally FREE! Check out the new KSFF Award Winners on September 18 for the official premiere!
Small Farm Aid
Get down to earth and back to the soil for this incredible lineup of talent at the Capitol. With proceeds from the concert benefitting Re-Tree BG, this will be a night of grounding as a community to celebrate each other and the land from which we come and to which we owe so much. We are honored to be stacking the lineup with stellar Kentuckians who are dedicated to the health and care of their communities. Aaron Raitiere is a grammy award winning songwriter from Danville, Kentucky as well as a lyricist, performer, and visual artist. According to Rolling Stone Magazine, Raitiere “excels at writing the kind of country songs that blend a biting sense of humor with a little something extra.” Laurel Lewis is a songwriter, singer, performer, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist who speaks to the darkness in others and eases our burdens by shining a light on the tender things that hide amidst painful situations. These headlining acts will be supported by artists Bowling Green music lovers already know and love: Willie Huston, Mark Whitley, Candace Barbee, Hugh Trimble and Hayley Hanes. Re-Tree BG is a local nonprofit aimed at expanding the urban forest canopy of Bowling Green, KY by providing trees for planting and educating the public about the value and benefits of trees.
Yung Pueblo at the Capitol
Diego Perez, widely known by his pen name yung pueblo, has emerged as a powerful voice for our times. As a New York Times bestselling author, meditator, and poet, yung pueblo has become a beacon of wisdom and inspiration for those seeking a path toward authentic living and emotional well-being. His newest book, “How to […]
Lunch with Coach Sherri Coale
The Warren County Public Library is proud to partner with the Kentucky Center for Leadership in bringing Coach Sherri Coale to speak at the Capitol. Coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners for 25 years, Sherri Coale is a Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, a writer, great leader and motivational speaker. Registration for this […]
What are the Barkley Marathons?
Join us at The Capitol for a 5 p.m. screening of documentary film The Finisher, which details Jasmin Paris’ completion of the historically difficult Barkley Marathons. Then, stick around for a live Q+A with creator of the Barkley Marathons Lazarus Lake moderated by Jim Decesare. A book signing and meet n’ greet will also follow.
Court Stevens at the Capitol
Local author Court Stevens will speak with author David Arnold about the release of her new novel, Tell Me Something Good. 200 copies of Stevens’ new novel will be given away for free at the event! Register here!
Beyond the Bachelorette: Michelle Young
As an educator, television personality, speaker, and activist, and nonprofit founder, Michelle Young inspires many. Her persona exudes charisma and positivity, and her message is strong and passionate. In 2021, Michelle charmed audiences of The Bachelor and became a nationwide sensation reaching the runner-up spot during season 25. She returned to captivate viewers as the […]
Summer Solstice Concert
Join us for a night of Celtic music & poetry as we celebrate the longest day of the year! WCPL is proud to present one of our favorite returning acts. Rebecca Baumbach, Skip Cleavinger, Pat Broaders and John Skelton will be playing Irish flute, tin whistles, Galician pipes, bouzouki, and other traditional instruments for an […]
Sean of the South LIVE
Sean Dietrich is a multi-instrumentalist, novelist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader’s Digest, Garden and Gun, The Tallahassee Democrat, the Birmingham News, The Mobile Press Register, and his column appears in newspapers throughout the U.S. He has authored 18 books, he is the creator of the Sean of the South Podcast, and makes appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. Join him for a night of laughs and good ole southern entertainment!
A Tribute to Dolly with Natasha Neely
Natasha Neely has been a life-long fan of Dolly Parton’s music, business endeavors, rhinestoned wardrobe, and who she is as a person. She worked at Dolly’s theme park Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN in the show Country Crossroads. With her show A Tribute to Dolly, Natasha captures her voice and personality by singing her songs […]