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Bowling Green Community Foundation and City to Unveil America 250 Liberty Tree Mosaic Mural

Bowling Green Community Foundation and City to Unveil America 250 Liberty Tree Mosaic Mural

The Bowling Green Community Foundation and the City of Bowling Green are set to unveil an 8-feet by 12-feet America 250 Liberty Tree mosaic mural on November 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The unveiling will take place at the Bowling Green City Building, located at 305 N. Main St. This public art project is a collaborative effort, featuring over 600 tiles painted by area residents of all ages. More than 500 individuals, families, and local organizations contributed to the artwork by painting their own tiles throughout the summer. Members of the Bowling Green Arts Council assembled these individual tiles into the final Liberty Tree design, while city employees constructed the frame and installed the mural on the south wall inside the City Building. The project celebrates community, creativity, and connection, commemorating America’s 250th anniversary and the City of Bowling Green’s 46th anniversary as a Tree City USA.
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IdeaFestival Bowling Green 2027 Registration Opens for Middle and High School Students

IdeaFestival Bowling Green 2027 Registration Opens for Middle and High School Students

Registration is now open for IdeaFestival Bowling Green (IFBG) 2027, an event scheduled for February 17 at Western Kentucky University (WKU). IFBG is designed to bring together curious and motivated middle and high school students for a day focused on fascinating ideas, unexpected discoveries, and opportunities to explore various possibilities. The festival aims to introduce students to innovators, creators, and thinkers who are pursuing their passions across diverse fields, offering perspectives that extend beyond traditional classroom learning. The morning session will feature TED Talk-style presentations from speakers sharing unique stories and encouraging students to think differently. The afternoon will consist of interactive, hands-on experiences led by WKU departments and community organizations, allowing students to experiment with new technologies, tackle creative challenges, and discover new interests. Tickets are $25 per person, including lunch, with special provisions for school groups.
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Western Kentucky University Announces Traffic and Parking Impacts for Homecoming Parade

Western Kentucky University Announces Traffic and Parking Impacts for Homecoming Parade

Western Kentucky University (WKU) has announced significant traffic and parking disruptions in anticipation of its Homecoming Parade, scheduled for Friday, November 13, at 4:30 PM. The parade will commence at Cherry Hall and proceed down College Street to Fountain Square Park for the 'Big Red's Roar' event. Preparations for the parade, including float staging, will begin around 1:00 PM, leading to temporary road closures and traffic delays throughout the afternoon. Specific impacts include temporary closures on Avenue of Champions, College Heights Boulevard, and State Street for staging activities. Several parking lots, such as the College Hill Lot, will also be closed or have restricted access, with alternative parking available at Alumni Square Garage and Kentucky Street Lot.
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Anika Luna Wild Leads Artist Residency in Akron, Focusing on Memory Preservation

Anika Luna Wild Leads Artist Residency in Akron, Focusing on Memory Preservation

Anika Luna Wild Leads Artist Residency in Akron, Focusing on Memory Preservation
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JuJu Watkins of No. 3 USC is the AP women's basketball player of the week for Week 1 of the season

JuJu Watkins of No. 3 USC is the AP women's basketball player of the week for Week 1 of the season

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 1 is No. 3 USC's JuJu Watkins
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Kellogg Park in La Jolla Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Continues as Community Hub Under Deed Restrictions

Kellogg Park in La Jolla Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Continues as Community Hub Under Deed Restrictions

Kellogg Park in La Jolla Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Continues as Community Hub Under Deed Restrictions
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Bowling Green State University Seeks Director for School of Built Environment

Bowling Green State University Seeks Director for School of Built Environment

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is actively seeking applications for the position of Director of the School of the Built Environment (SBE) within its College of Engineering and Innovation (CEI). The university aims to appoint a tenured Associate or Full Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The Director will be responsible for providing academic leadership, fostering excellence in teaching, research, and creative activities, and overseeing the school's strategic plans. Key duties include leading accreditation processes for Architecture (NAAB) and Construction Management (ACCE), driving student and faculty recruitment, and developing industry partnerships. The role also involves fundraising, cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors, and supporting faculty in securing grants. Additionally, the Director will lead curriculum development, supervise graduate programs, and manage faculty and staff recruitment, evaluation, and promotion.
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Naperville's Dandelion Fountain Voted Best Public Art Piece in Local Poll

Naperville's Dandelion Fountain Voted Best Public Art Piece in Local Poll

Naperville's Dandelion Fountain Voted Best Public Art Piece in Local Poll
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Lowell Nonprofit Project Merrimack Transforms Underused Downtown Lot into Community Gathering Space for PupFest

Lowell Nonprofit Project Merrimack Transforms Underused Downtown Lot into Community Gathering Space for PupFest

Project Merrimack, a Lowell-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, successfully transformed an underused parking lot at 40 Market Street in downtown Lowell into a vibrant community gathering space for its second annual Lowell PupFest. Held on Saturday, October 31, the free festival attracted hundreds of residents and their pets from Lowell and surrounding communities. The event featured local businesses, animal-focused organizations, various activities, a photo booth, and a popular dog costume contest. Ken Michienzi, founder and executive director of Project Merrimack, highlighted the event's success in demonstrating the potential of the lot as a community space, emphasizing its central location amidst businesses and residential areas. The festival aimed to provide a much-needed social opportunity for dog owners in downtown Lowell, which has limited dedicated spaces for such interactions. Local retailers, pet businesses, animal welfare organizations, and volunteers contributed to the festivities.
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Sitka Plans New Downtown Murals by Summer 2027 to Enhance Public Art Scene

Sitka Plans New Downtown Murals by Summer 2027 to Enhance Public Art Scene

Sitka Plans New Downtown Murals by Summer 2027 to Enhance Public Art Scene
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Wausau Committee Deadlocks on Deadlines for Clearing Logs and Training at Cleveland Avenue Property

Wausau Committee Deadlocks on Deadlines for Clearing Logs and Training at Cleveland Avenue Property

The Economic Development Committee in Wausau, Wisconsin, has reached a stalemate regarding proposed deadlines to clear logs and end city training activities at the 1300 Cleveland Avenue property. Council President Terry Kilian proposed ending city training by February 1 and giving the parks department six months to relocate its log storage. This proposal resulted in a 2-2 tie vote within the committee. Additionally, a subsequent proposal for a deed restriction to prohibit future industrial use of the property also ended in a 2-2 deadlock. Despite the committee's inability to reach a consensus, city staff indicated that the deed restriction will still be presented to the Wausau City Council on November 24. The property, formerly part of Connor Forest Industries, was rezoned from industrial to residential in 2018, but existing activities were grandfathered in as legal nonconforming uses. Neighbors have consistently opposed the industrial use of the site, and Alder Vicki Tierney emphasized the need to clean u...
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Celorico de Basto Art Residency Promotes Social Inclusion Through Creative Workshops

Celorico de Basto Art Residency Promotes Social Inclusion Through Creative Workshops

Celorico de Basto Art Residency Promotes Social Inclusion Through Creative Workshops