DAILY NEWS, BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY Time Out THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 - PAGE 3B Ballroom dance club hosts workshop By ALYSSA HARVEY “We will do four different dances over said. The Daily News the course of the evening,” said Fred Gott “The lessons, practice and competition [email protected]/783-3257 owner of Bowling Green Ballroom Corp. are fun. It’s healthy,” said Gott, a special- Mary Ann Johnson enjoys ballroom “We’ve had events in Bowling Green for ist in cardiology, internal medicine and dancing, and she took lessons in Nashville a year now. We meet once a month.” pain management. “We don’t focus too a few years ago. Bowling Green Ballroom has about 50 much on eating when we dance.” When she found out there was going to people on its email list, Gott said. There is They do focus on making newcomers be a dance group in Bowling Green, she no official membership. Nashville dance welcome, Gott said. got excited and joined. instructor Tiffany Stahl teaches all types of “People encounter some fears and anxi- “It’s fun. It’s a fun way to exercise,” the dance, and sometimes are other instructors ety at first,” he said. “We have a keen Bowling Green woman said. “It’s a nice make themselves available. memory of when we were newcomers, so way to meet people. I think it makes me feel “We eventually hope to have additional we make every effort to make them feel better physically. It improves my posture.” instructors,” Gott said. comfortable and make sure they have an The Bowling Green Ballroom will have Gott described ballroom dancing as a enjoyable experience.” a dance workshop from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. “very transformational activity.” Johnson said she has learned a lot of Sunday at Alvaton Elementary School’s “Gets people from behind their comput- dances, including the rumba, waltz and old gymnasium. Cost is $10 for adults and er screens and in real physical contact with East and West Coast Swing. She would Matt Sayles/AP $5 for students. Children and fathers who other people. When you’re ballroom danc- like to see the group grow. Costume designer Mark Bridges stands Tuesday with his designs from the come together get free admission for this ing, you have the sensation of being with “We’re always looking for more people film “The Artist” at the FIDM Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibit in event. Private lessons will be from 2 p.m. another human being Ð the sight, the smell, to join it because we like to share the fun,” Los Angeles. Bridges is nominated for an Academy Award for costume to 3 p.m. Group lessons will begin in 30- the sense of touch,” he said. “It’s totally she said. design for his work on the film. minute sessions. Private lessons are $30 different from living in a virtual world.” — For more information, call 392-6611 for a half-hour and $50 for an hour. Participants get fun and exercise, Gott or visit bowlinggreenballroom.com. Costumes from ‘The Artist,’ Bridal Fest helps support two charities 20 other films in Oscar show By SANDY COHEN the pale green raincoat and floral By ALYSSA HARVEY $10. Brides can preregister for tickets Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which works The Associated Press umbrella she uses when she visits his The Daily News online at www.bridalfestbg.com. A portion to improve the quality of life for people LOS ANGELES — To create the house during a storm. [email protected]/783-3257 of the proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibro- with the chronic illness, will have an infor- Oscar-nominated costumes for “The “Part of my job is to create a reality Brides will have an opportunity to plan sis Foundation and Ava’s Lemons of Life. mation booth at the expo. Artist,” designer Mark Bridges had to for the actors, too, and some of the details of their weddings while supporting “We’re there to assist those who don’t “It’s a very debilitating disease. It think in both color and black and choices in colors and things liven up good causes this weekend with the Bridal have a voice,” Paull said of Ava’s Lemons affects the lungs and the digestive system,” white. the scene and make it very vital for Fest Wedding Expo. of Life, which she founded and named for said Wendy White, a Glasgow chapter vol- “Things that you wouldn’t notice in them while they’re acting as well,” “Brides can bring their grooms, their her 16-month-old daughter. “We do vari- unteer. “We’re getting awareness out there. color suddenly showed up when it said Bridges, who’s already won families and can make decisions that are ous projects.” We’re very, very excited to have Tammy’s became black and white,” he said. “A awards from the Broadcast Film Crit- important for their weddings,” event coor- Some of the projects include helping help.” simple beaded flapper dress suddenly ics Association and the British Acade- dinator Tammy Duke Paull said. “You can teen girls from financially challenged The chapter will also sell $5 tickets for a became maternity wear.” my of Film and Television Arts for his get all your planning done in one day homes get prom dresses, coat drives and chance to win a four-day, three-night, all- The costumes from “The Artist” work on the film. “That’s why it’s not because we all know wedding planning is Backpacks of Hope, which involves giving inclusive getaway to the Virgin Islands. All can be seen in all their brilliant colors all in black and white or gray scale.” stressful. We have everything from people backpacks filled with items such as toys, proceeds will go to the foundation. at the FIDM Museum & Galleries The nominees’ work stands among starting their planning to those doing blankets and books to children who are “It’s one of the best foundations to give 20th annual Art of Motion Picture other outstanding attire from the past things at the last minute.” suddenly taken from their homes to go into money to. Ninety percent of the money Costume Design Exhibit, which is on year’s films. There is the pink beaded The event will include vendors selling foster care. they give goes to research to find a cure,” view until April 28 at the downtown performance dress Reese Witherspoon services for catering, invitations, wedding Paull said she wants to encourage peo- White said. “They have a lot of new medi- Los Angeles campus. Admission is wore in “Water for Elephants” and attire, a chance to win a four-day, three- ple, including her daughter, to help others. cines coming out that are helpful of free. Viola Davis’ maid’s uniform from night, all-inclusive honeymoon getaway to “I hope she grows up with a passion to expanding the life expectancy of CF There’s the flirty orange dress “The Help,” plus the armor from the Bahamas and more. give back,” she said. “One person can patients, which is 38 years.” Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo) wears “Thor,” suits from “J. Edgar” and It will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at make a difference.” — For more information about Bridal when she first catches the eye of cowboy clothing from “Cowboys & the Sloan Convention Center. Tickets are People from the Glasgow chapter of the Fest, visit www.bridalfestbg.com. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin), and Aliens.”

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TODAY WEDNESDAY Jid Lee, author of “To Kill a Tiger: A Memoir of Korea,” will be at An American Red Cross blood drive is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at East- Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 7 p.m. wood Baptist Church.

An American Red Cross blood drive will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary School, 601 John J. Johnson Ave., ONGOING EVENTS Franklin. Delaire Rowe’s art is on display in the Porter Café gallery at the War- ren County Public Library downtown and Tony Wycihowski’s pho- FRIDAY tography is on display at the Bob Kirby branch during February. The American Red Cross has a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The photography of Jenny Morehead is featured through March at at its new location at the Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel. The Medical Center’s Health and Wellness Center in Chandler Park. THANK YOU Ernie Small and The Band with No Name perform from 7 p.m. to 9 An exhibition of artwork created during VSA Kentucky workshops is Anthony Stallins (below right) and Buddy p.m. at Greener Groundz Irish Pub. on display at the Kentucky Museum until March 31. VSA and the museum partnered to produce the exhibit, which features artwork of White (left picture on the right) from Barren River Lake State Resort Park hosts Nature Watch Weekends students with disabilities, area artists and artwork they have created ATMOS Energy for visiting with the for sandhill cranes today and Saturday. Participants can register for collaboratively. morning or afternoon trips led by naturalists. Pre-registration is students at WEMS and for sharing the required and is $30 per person. It includes the evening session, a “History to Practice: Verbal and Visual Responses to Master- importance of reading current events sunrise or sunset field trip, boxed meal and a T-shirt. Call 800-325- pieces of Graphic Design,” an exhibit at the Kentucky Museum, 0057 for information and reservations. closes Saturday. The exhibit features objects drawn from Western through the Daily News. Kentucky University collections that span graphic design history. The A roast of Willie Taggart, football coach at Western Kentucky Uni- museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. versity, is at 7 p.m. at the National Corvette Museum to raise funds for For more information, call 270-745-2592. the African American Museum. The roast is sponsored by the WKU Society of African American Alumni and the museum. A cash bar is VSA Kentucky presents two exhibits through Feb. 29. The exhibits are open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $30, can be purchased at all acrylic paintings by Teri Bybee and The Student/Teacher Exhibit, Independence Bank locations, the Housing Authority of Bowling which includes artwork by students taking classes. The exhibits are at Green or the WKU Alumni Association. the gallery at 515 E. 10th Ave. Dear Atmos Energy, I appreciate you providing newspapers American Red Cross will have a blood drive at its 430 Center St. for my classroom. Students have been office from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. using them to read informational text. UPCOMING EVENTS With the New Common Core Standards, students are required to American Red Cross blood drives are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Bowling Green, will present the Lancast- er-Hugh Puckett Lecture at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Carroll Knicely read informational text and the Medical Center and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Washington Center, 110 newspaper is one resource the S. Court St., Scottsville. Conference Center. Guthrie will give a congressional update on health care legislation. For more information, contact Bruce Kessler students are using. READING KEEPS at 745-4449. The newspapers have provided Drake performs at 7 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Spe- excellent opportunities to complete cial guests include “A$AP Rocky” and Kendrick Lamar. Tickets individual assignments. Students had to YOU INFORMED are $39.50 and up and are available at www.bridgestonearena. The Regional Scholastic Arts Exhibition continues at the Capitol analyze feature articles focusing on author’s com. Arts Houchens and Mezzanine Galleries. A closing reception will be purpose, lead, supporting details, conclusion, text at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 26, followed by an awards presentation. structure and text features. Having the opportunity to take Steve Wariner with special guests Diamond Rio perform at 7 p.m. at a newspaper home was useful for those students who do the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Tickets are $24 to $55 and NEEDTOBREATHE will perform with Ben Rector at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 not have access to the newspaper outside of school. are available at www.getgaylordtickets.com. and 24 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets are $29.50 and The newspaper also provides students with opportunities are available at www.ticketmaster.com. to find out what is happening in their community and the world around them. Authors Portia Pennington and Amy Hughes Wood will be at the I want to thank you for sponsoring my classroom and SATURDAY Warren County Public Library at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 to discuss their book, being a supporter of the Newspaper in Education Kidz on Stage, a talent contest to benefit the Family Enrichment “Bowling Green Since 1950.” program. Center, is at 6:30 p.m. at the Capitol Arts Center. Admission is $5. Sincerely, Jason Aldean with special guest Luke Bryan will perform at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Caswell, Seventh Grade Teacher A concert to benefit city and county schools orchestra programs is Feb. 24 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The concert is sold out. Warren East Middle School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, featuring fiddler cham- pion Juliana Waller. The concert is free and the audience is asked to Diamond Rio will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Grand Ole Opry donate an old instrument bow or money. House in Nashville. Tickets are $24 to $55 and are available at www.getgaylordtickets.com. WARREN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL Barren River Lake State Resort Park hosts Nature Watch Weekends for sandhill cranes. Participants can register for morning or afternoon Lewis Black: In God We Trust will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the trips led by naturalists. Pre-registration is required and is $30 per per- Brown Theater in Louisville. Tickets start at $37.75 and are available son. It includes the evening session, a sunrise or sunset field trip, at www.kentuckycenter.org. For more information, call 502-584-7777. boxed meal and a T-shirt. Call 800-325-0057 for information and reservations. Diana Ross will perform at 8 p.m. March 2 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets are $79.50 to $125 and are available at www.ticket Van Halen with Kool and the Gang perform at 7:30 p.m. at the KFC master.com. Yum! Center in Louisville. Tickets are $29.50 to $149.50 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Orchestra Kentucky presents “The British Invasion” at 8 p.m. March 2 and 3 at Van Meter Hall. Tickets are $26 to $36 and are avail- Kevin Hart performs at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at the Louisville Palace able at www.orchestrakentucky.com. Theater. Tickets are $49.50 to $67.50 and are available at www.live nation.com. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at 8 p.m. March 3 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. The concert is sold out. Diamond Rio with special guest Matraca Berg perform at 7 p.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Tickets are $24 to $55 and The L&N Railroad Luncheon will be at noon March 3 at the Shaker are available at www.getgaylordtickets.com. Tavern. The event will be a fundraiser for the South Union Shaker Vil- lage. Tickets are $22 for Shaker Village members and $25 for non- members. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 270- SUNDAY 542-4167 or emailing [email protected]. Bowling Green Hiking Meetup is at 12:30 p.m. at Western Kentucky Big Time Rush will perform at 7 p.m. March 7 at Bridgestone Arena University’s Upper Green River Biological Reserve. Information and in Nashville, with special guest One Direction. Tickets are $25 to $45 signup is at www.meetup.com/Bowling-Green-Hiking-Meetup/events/ and are available at www.bridgestonearena.com. 48148982/. Keith Urban with special guest Mel Tillis will perform at 7 p.m. March Barren County High School band will perform a preview of its 9 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Tickets are $24 to $55 Carnegie Hall performance at 2 p.m. at the Glasgow Musicale. The and are available at www.getgaylordtickets.com. concert is free, but donations are accepted to raise funds for the Carnegie Hall performance. Chris Young will perform at 7 p.m. March 20 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Tickets are $24 to $55 and are available at www. Mention Six Dollar Sundays on Sundays in February and receive getgaylordtickets.com. reduced admission to the National Corvette Museum, Lost River Cave, Historic Railpark & Train Museum in Bowling Green and Dia- The Moody Blues will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 21 at the Ryman “A Proud Partner In Your Community” mond Caverns and Dinosaur World in Cave City. For questions about Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. a specific location, contact the attraction or call the Bowling Green 2850 Russellville Road • Bowling Green, KY 42101 Visitors Bureau at 782-0800. Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at 7 p.m. March 27 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. 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