Katherine Pracht Phares sings art song & theater melodies, Jan. 22
Mezzo-soprano Katherine Pracht Phares with pianist Kevin Bylsma will perform art songs and musical theater melodies in a BGSU Faculty Artist Series concert Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m.
On the program include:
- “I Worry…” from “Fellow Travelers” by Greg Spears
- “Zigeunermelodien” by Antonín Dvořák
- “Le Bestiare” by Francis Poulenc
- “Somehow I Never Could Believe” from “Street Scene with music by Kurt Weill and lyrics by Langston Hughes.
The recital will conclude with a set of songs by Leonard Bernstein: “100 Easy Ways to Lose a Man” from “Wonderful Town” and “The Story of My Life” (cut from “Wonderful Town”), with lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; “Piccola Serenata” with words by Bernstein; “Some Other Time” from “On the Town” with lyrics by Comden and Green; and “Somewhere” from “West Side Story” with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
This free public recital will be live streamed.
Habitat for Humanity celebrates ReStore opening, Jan. 23
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and Habitat for Humanity of Wood County will celebrate the opening of th new ReStore location at 829 W. Newton Road in Bowling Green Thursday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m.
ReStore is a retail store open to the public that sells new and used furniture, appliances, building materials, garden equipment and tools, and used sporting goods atreduced prices. Items are secured through donations from the public and surrounding businesses. Donations can be dropped off or scheduled for a pickup.
The event is open to the public, with registration open at bgchamber.net/rsvp. Light refreshments will be served.
Kiwanis to learn about how sausage is made at Frobose, Jan. 23
The Bowling Green Kiwanis Club will host Ben Frobose, owner of Frobose Meat Locker in Pemberville, as the featured speaker at its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23. The meeting will be held at noon in the Slater Family Ice Arena Lounge on the Bowling Green State University campus.
The public is invited to attend, with lunch available from 11:30 a.m. for $15.
Frobose will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Frobose Meat Locker, a family-owned business that has been a cornerstone of the Pemberville community for years.
For more information about the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club or to learn how to become a member, visit www.kiwanisbg.org.
‘Chicago’ on stage in Toledo, Jan. 23-26
The American Theatre Guild will present the national touring company’s hit musical, “Chicago” at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, Jan. 23-26.
[RELATED: ‘Chicago’ opens Broadway in Toledo series]
Tickets to “Chicago” are available for purchase at BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com. Group ticket savings for 10 or more are available by contacting Groups@ATGuild.org.
Performance schedule:
- Thursday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 24,7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 25, 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 1:00 & 6:30 p.m.
Library hosts board game swap, Jan. 24 & 25
The Wood County District Public Library will host a Board Game Exchange! Friday, Jan. 24 from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the second Floor Meeting Room at the Bowling Green Library.
On Friday, from 1-5 p.m., visitors should drop off their unwanted board games. For each board game dropped off, the patron will get a ticket that can be used on Saturday.
On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., patrons exchange their tickets for board games from other community members.
No registration is required. For more information, call (419) 352-5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
Myla Marcus hosts evening with artist Jean Gidich, Jan. 25
Myla Marcus Winery, 133 S. Main St., Bowling Green, will host an evening with its featured artist Jean Gidich, on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 5-7 p.m.
The reception is by reservation only. Tickets are $50 which includes wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres an exclusive, natural jute tote featuring a print of Gidich’s work “Kuma,” and a bottle of Myla Marcus wine of the guest’s choice.
Call 419-352-WINE for reservations.
Library hosts monthly graphic novel discussion for kids
Students aged 5-11 and up are invited to a book discussion about some favorite early reader graphic novels at WCDPL Mondays at 6 p.m. once a month in The Children’s Place.
Copies of the graphic novel for each month are available for checkout from the Bowling Green Library.
Discussions include:
- January 13 – Gnome and Rat: Time to Party by Lauren Stohler
- February 10 – Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel
- March 10 – Fox and Rabbit Celebrate by Beth Ferry
- April 14 – Happy Birthday, Babymouse by Jennifer Holm
Just Baby ‘N Me storytimes at library on Tuesdays
Just Baby ‘N Me is a lap-sit storytime ideal for babies. This unique storytime will be on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.in The Children’s Place at the Bowling Green Library.
This lap-sit storytime is great for babies from birth through early walkers (12 months). The focus during storytime is on rhymes, songs, finger plays, and exploring short books together, and is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby to develop their language and early literacy skills.
Library hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays
The Wood County District Public Library is hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays at 10 beginning in the 2nd Floor meeting room.
Fiber Friends is a fun and social program that meets to chat and create. People of all skill levels are welcome. Even if ysomeone has never picked up knitting needles or a crochet hook, this group can teach the basic skills to get started on your newest hobby.
Refreshments will be provided. No registration is required. For more information, call (419) 352-
5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
