North Baltimore library to screen ‘My Dead Friend Zoe,’ May 15
The North Baltimore Public Library’s will screen “My Dead Friend Zoe” starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris & Morgan Freeman Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at The Virginia Theater, 119 N. Main St., North Baltimore, as part of the free monthly series “View & Chew.”
Engaged in a mysterious relationship with her dead best friend from the Army, a female Afghanistan veteran comes head to head with her Vietnam vet grandfather at the family’s ancestral lake house.
The theater doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Pop-Up Art Gallery set for Otsego Park, May 22
The Grand Rapids Arts Council will present the second annual Pop-Up Art Gallery, Thursday, May 22 from 4-8 p.m. , at the Otsego Parks Thompson Stone Hall on the Maumee River, 20000 W. River Road. Bowling Green.
Local artists are invited to display their artwork for the public to peruse and buy. The goal of the free event is to give the public an opportunity to view the work of artists in our area.
Live music will be presented by Aaron Hatfield and en plein artists will be working on the grounds of the Stone Hall. A complimentary charcuterie board will be available, as well as beer and wine for purchase.
Toledo Symphony to perform ‘A Bernstein Celebration,’ May 10
The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform “A Bernstein Celebration,” Saturday, May 10, at 8 p.m. in the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. The program will be devoted to Leonard Bernstein’s music for the theater, film, and concert stage.
The performance, conducted by Alain Trudel, will feature pianist Marc-André Hamelin the composer’s Symphony No. 2 (The Age of Anxiety). Based on the poem by W.H. Auden, the piece defies expectations of a symphony, in form and in featuring the piano as solo a voice. Hamelin, a composer as well as a pianist was desbribed by the New York Times as “a performer of near-superhuman technical prowess.”
The concert will open with the overture to the Broadway musical “Candide” and continue with the “On the Waterfront: Symphonic Suite.” Trudel said this was selected because it is seldom done. The exuberant overture to “Candide” contrasts with the almost tragic music that underpins “On the Waterfront.”
Exchange to hear about Wreaths Across America, May 13
The Exchange Club of Bowling Green will welcome Bob Clark from Wreaths Across America at the May 13 meeting at Beckett’s Barrel Room, 163 S. Main St., at noon.
Clark has many roles serving veterans in Northwest Ohio, including: Commander American Legion, Alva N Sidle Post 232 Grand Rapids; Wreaths Across America Chairman American Legion Post 669 West Unity; Blue Star Banner Chairman American Legion Post 669 West Unity; Committee for Hometown Heroes Grand Rapids; and volunteer for Flag City Honor Flight.
Clark’s talk will focus on the community’s options in assisting Wreaths Across America to honor veterans buried in local cemeteries.
The public is welcome to attend the Exchange Club meetings. The cost of lunch is $13 at the door, no reservations necessary. Any questions regarding Exchange may be directed to Jenny Swope at 419-806-4202.
Winery hosts mix and mingle, May 8
Myla Marcus Winery will hosst a mix and mingle for Mother’s Day on Thursday, May 8 from 5-8 p.m. 133 Main St. Bowling Green.
The event will feature a display and sale of jewelry by local artist Ann Beck the unveiling of a new wine as well as light snacks.
Lt. Jamison Martinez to provide overview of Sheriff’s Office, May 8
The Bowling Green Kiwanis Club will welcome Lt. Jamison Martinez of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office as the featured speaker at its meeting on Thursday, May 8. He will be introduced by Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn. The meeting will be held at noon in the Slater Family Ice Arena Lounge on the BGSU campus. The public is invited to attend, with lunch available from 11:30 a.m. for $15.
Martinez’s presentation, titled “Your Sheriff’s Office,” will provide an overview of the mission, responsibilities, and day-to-day operations of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office. Attendees will gain insight into how the office serves the community through law enforcement, public safety initiatives, jail operations, and community outreach programs.
For more information about the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club or to learn how to become a member, please visit www.kiwanisbg.org.
Dave Bruns to discuss his novel ‘Rule Number Four,’ May 10
Local author Dave Bruns will meet with readers on Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room at the Bowling Green Library.
Author of “Rule Number Four,” Bruns is a crime thriller author and will be discussing his book.
Bruns, of Perrysburg, is the author of the Carl Boyd series. “Rule Number Four” is his debut novel and his character is also featured in the anthology “Back in Black.”
No registration is required. For more information, call (419) 352-5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
Young readers to discuss graphic novels for kids
Students aged 5 through 11 and up are invited to a book discussion about some favorite early graphic novels at WCDPL.
Book discussions are Mondays: May 19, June 23, July 21 and Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. in The Children’s Place.
Copies of the graphic novel for each month are available for checkout from the Bowling Green Library Children’s Place Desk. Read the book and come to discuss them and other graphic novel favorites.
Books to be discussed are:
- May 19 – “Cat Kid Comic Club” by Dav Pilkey
- June 23 – “Pawcasso” by Remy Lai
- July 21 – “InvestiGATORS: Heist and Seek” by John Patrick Green
- August 25 – “Doodleville” by Chad Sell
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.
