General Press Releases:
Celebrate cultural diversity at the Bowling Green International Festival Saturday September 21, 10AM-10PM on Fountain Square. Featuring music, dance, food and merchandise from around the world and free children’s activities all day long. For information go to http://BGInternationalfest.com.
The Bowling Green International Festival will take place September 21, 2002 10AM-10PM on Fountain Square in Bowling Green, KY. The celebration of cultural diversity will feature three band stages, a dance stage, and a foreign film “theatre”. Entertainers and vendors represent countries from around the world. The event will also include a Native American Gathering, Oktoberfest Tent, an artshow, a photo exhibit and a wide variety of free children’s activities and edu-tainment displays. For information go to http://BGInternationalFest.com or call 796-2777.
The Mark Oval Black Juried Arts Exhibition, presented by the Bowling Green International Festival, will show September 1-30 at Spencer’s Coffeehouse on Fountain Square. The exhibit features professional and emerging artists from the region with work from various two-dimensional media. A reception will be held September 20, 6-8PM as part of the Downtown Gallery walk which features exhibits in various local galleries including Boomerang, The Capitol Arts Center, Lot 916, Memphis Marsha’s and the Pots Place. For more information visit http://BGInternationalFest.com
Celebrate cultural diversity at the Bowling Green International Festival Saturday September 21, 10AM-10PM on Fountain Square. Featuring music, dance, food and merchandise from around the world and free children’s activities all day long. See the Faces of Kentucky Photography Exhibit at Taste of Europe. Support area professional and emerging artists by purchasing and viewing work at the Mark Oval Black Juried Art Exhibition at Spencer’s Coffeehouse throughout September. A reception and awards ceremony will be held September 20, 6-8PM as part of the Downtown Gallery Walk. Get details at www.BGInternationalFest.com or call 796-2777
Press Conference
All area media is invited to attend a Press Conference for the Bowling Green International Festival on September 4 at 11AM in Fountain Square Park (in case of rain we will relocate to the lobby of the Capitol Arts Center).
You will have the opportunity to meet and interview representatives of the Board, volunteers, performers and vendors for the festival. Detailed media packets will be available for your reference.
If you are unable to attend information can also be found at http://BGInternationalFest.com
We appreciate all the support we have been getting from area media in all forms. The growth of our festival would not be possible without your generousity and support for our community! Thank you for all you do!.
Recipe book: Call For Recipes
Contribute your favorite International recipe to our recipe book which will be sold at the festival, online and at local businesses to raise funds for entertainment and activities at the BG International Festival!
Email your recipe including ingredient list, preparation/cooking instructions and some information about the recipe* to info@bginternationalfest.com or mail to PO Box 50996, Bowling Green, KY 42102
*Please be sure to include a paragraph of information about the recipe. This could be something about where it comes from, how it relates to the culture where it originated or how it has been used by your family or friends. It could also be a personal story involving the recipe or an occasion or person with which it is associated. These interesting tidbits are very important and will serve to make our recipe book interesting as a keepsake of the festival even to those who do not cook.
Please specify if you would like your name included as the contributor of the recipe.
We prefer that the bulk of our recipes be authentic international dishes, however regional and ethnic entries are also being accepted. You may submit as many recipes as you wish.
We need recipes by August 31, 2002 to include them in the 2001 edition. Thanks to all who contribute to this endeavor!
A special thanks to American Toner ( http://www.AMerican-toner.com ) for sponsoring our recipe book!
Roll Around The World
Public Service Announcement: We would appreciate any assistance in relaying this information to the public from July 24 to August 16.
The Bowling Green International Festival will be holding a Roll Around The World fundraiser hosted by Greenwood Skate Center. The skating party on August 16 from 6PM-9PM and open to all ages, offers the opportunity to support the festival while enjoying an evening of fun and healthy recreation in a safe, family environment and will include door prizes, games and contests. A significant portion of the proceeds will be used to enhance the festival, particularly the childrens stage and free children's activities.
Tickets are $5 and include regular skate rental. Businesses may purchase blocks of tickets for their employee's families or to donate to local children's groups. Area nonprofits are invited to earn money for their own organizations by selling tickets. Call 270.796.2777 or 843-3394 for information or vist http://BGInternationalFest.com or Greenwood Skate Center at 806 Three Springs Rd.
Entry submission for the Mark Oval Black Juried Art Exhibition
Area artists are invited to enter up to two "ready to hang" pieces in the Mark Oval Black Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition, presented by the Bowling Green International Festival, takes place September 1-30, 2002 at Spencer's Coffeehouse in downtown Bowling Green. Drop off works at Spencers Coffeehouse between 1 and 4PM August 30 & 31 to enter. For an entry form go to http://BGInternationalfest.com, email artshow@bginternationalfest.com or call 270.796.2777.
A reception and awards ceremony for the Mark Oval Black Juried Art Exhibition will be held September 20, 6-8PM at Spencer's Coffeehouse. Plans are in the works for several other receptions that night at area galleries such as Memphis Marsha's, The Boomerang, The Pots Place and Lot 916. Details will be made available on the festival's website as soon as they are available. Contact coordinatoor Andee Rudloff at Chicnhair@aol.com for more information.
General Festival
The Bowling Green International Festival will take place September 21, 2002 on Fountain Square in Bowling Green, KY. The celebration of cultural diversity will feature two band stages, a dance stage, a children's stage and a foreign film "theatre". Entertainment includes music and performance from a variety of countries including Jamaica, Africa, Brazil, Peru, Ireland, Israel, USA and China. The event will also include a Native American Gathering, Oktoberfest Tent and a wide variety of free children's activities and edu-tainment displays. Vendors and exhibitors are still being accepted. For information and application forms go to http://BGInternationalFest.com or call 796-2777.
Local business supporters will be holding fundraisers for the event, including "Roll Around The World" at Greenwood Skate Center August 16, 2002 from 6-9PM and the BG International Festival Book Fair at Barnes and Noble on September 22, 2002. A substantial AMount of proceeds from these events will be donated towards entertainment offerings at the festival. Organizations can earn money for themselves by selling tickets the the roller skating event. Call or visit the website for more information.
Call to Artists for 2002 Mark Oval Black Art Exhibition
In September 2002 the Bowling Green International Festival will host the First Annual Mark Oval Black Juried Art Exhibition. In conjunction with the show, there will be workshops by participating artists with community children and/or adults. Anyone wishing to participate in planning or showing in this exhibit or in conducting workshops at or before the festival, or set up vending space at the festival can find the latest information at http://bginternationalfest.com or by by contacting Kim Mason, Executive Director at Amplifier@ky.net or 270.796.2777. Materials and information may be sent to The Bowling Green International Festival, PO Box 50996, Bowling Green, KY 42102-4296 . Use this contact information also to be added to the mailing list when the official call to artists is released. Community planning meetings are held for the festival each second Tuesday of the month at 5:30PM at the BG Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room. All interested persons are welcome to attend and participate in the planning of this community event.
KAC Grant Workshop Open To The Public November 15, 11AM
Public Service Announcement
Runtime: November 1 - November 15
Contact: Kim Mason 270.796.2777 or Amplifier@ky.net
http://www.bginternationalfest.com
Listing:
The Bowling Green International Festival will host a free grant workshop by Patricia Ritter, Circuit Rider for the Kentucky Arts Council open to all artists, events coordinators and interested people on November 15, 11AM-1PM at Heather's Theatrical Arts Academy 414 East 10th St. For more information call 270.796.2777 or check out www.bginternationalfest.com
Summary:
The Bowling Green International Festival will host a grant workshop by Patricia Ritter, Circuit Rider for the Kentucky Arts Council. The workshop is free and open to all artists, events coordinators and interested persons on November 15, 11AM-1PM at Heather's Theatrical Arts Academy 414 East 10th Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The meeting was originally planned by International Festival Executive Director Kim Mason to find out about the many opportunities available through Kentucky Arts Council for enhancing and expanding the festival. Many new partnerships are being formed to offer a wider range of artistic and educational opportunities both at the Fall 2002 festival and throughout the year. New next year will be the Mark Oval Black Juried Art Exhibition, one of several projects for which Mason was seeking funding. "When I asked if it would be possible to share this opportunity with others, Pat loved the idea. I know from running the Amplifier just how many wonderful artists, organizations, events and venues there are in this area, and that many do not realize all the opportunities available to them through organizations like the Kentucky Arts Council. I would like all of them to have access to information that they can use to accomplish their visions." There are grants available for all types of visual and performing artists including writers and musicians as well as events, venues and organizations.
Circuit Riders like Patricia Ritter, are the liaison between individual artists and the Kentucky Arts Council and they assist artists with every aspect of the business of doing art, including the funding of projects. The informal meeting will begin with a description by Ms. Ritter of programs through the Kentucky Arts Council that assist artists and organizations. Her talk will be followed by an hour and a half discussion and question period. This meeting offers the rare opportunity for artists to find out about grant opportunities, ask questions about how to write and apply for grants, discuss project ideas and network with other artists and organizers. Printed Information and grant applications will be available to anyone interested.
Heather's Theatrical Arts Academy is across from the old courthouse on 10th and is the home of Children in the Park, a nonprofit youth performing arts organization for children age 4-14.
For more information call 270.796.2777, email Amplifier@ky.net or check out http://www.bginternationalfest.com
Community Planning Meeting
Public Service Announcement
Runtime: October 30 - November 13
Contact: Kim Mason 270.796.2777 or Amplifier@ky.net
http://www.bginternationalfest.com
Listing:
The BG International Festival will hold a community planning meeting open to all on Tuesday November 13, 5:30PM at the Chamber of Commerce. For information see http://www.bginternationalfest.com or call 270.796.2777
Summary:
The Bowling Green International Festival will hold a community planning meeting on Tuesday November 13 at the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room at 5:30PM. The meeting is open to anyone who would like to become involved with the festival planned for fall of 2002. Community planning meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month throughout the year at the sAMe time and location.
For more information call 270.796.2777, email Amplifier@ky.net or check out www.bginternationalfest.com
