Recital Hall, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Built in 1973, renovated in 2004
Seating Capacity: 228
The Recital Hall is the perfect venue for small ensembles and chamber music with its warm, intimate ambience and fine acoustics. The Recital Hall is on the first floor of the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center
which is adjacent to the Colonnade and Amphitheater, remnants of WKU’s original football stadium.
Directions to the Recital Hall, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
From I-65, take Exit 22 (Scottsville Road). Come into town exactly 4.2 miles and turn right onto State Street. Go one block and turn left onto 11th Avenue. Go one block and turn
left onto College Street. Proceed up College Street until it dead ends at the top on the hill. Turn right and then make an immediate left onto the campus. Van Meter Auditorium will be on
your left. Continue past Van Meter Auditorium, continue down the hill to the Wetherby Administration Building and turn left. The Amphitheater and Colonnade is on
your right and the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center can be seen through the Colonnade. Parking is available throughout the university.
The Capitol Arts Theater
416East Main Avenue
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Built in 1911
Seating Capacity: 800
Built as the Columbia Theater, an early vaudeville theater, the Capitol sits proudly on the town square as the main performing
arts venue in Bowling Green. The facility includes an eight hundred seat theater, a gallery, box office, and arts offices.
Van Meter Auditorium
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Built in 1911
Seating Capacity: 1000
The oldest surviving structure on Western Kentucky University’s campus, Van Meter Auditorium has long been the cultural center of
the university. Fine acoustics and comfortable seating mark the characteristics of this fine facility.
First Baptist Church
621 East 12th Avenue
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Built in 1994
Seating Capacity: 2000
With its voluminous space, large platform with seated choral risers, and magnificent Casavant organ, First Baptist Church is
the perfect venue for orchestral concerts and performances of large choral works with orchestra.
First Baptist Seating Chart
The Presbyterian Church
1003 State Street
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Built in 1833
Seating Capacity: 300
Long known for its excellent acoustical properties, The Presbyterian Church sanctuary is ideal for performances of solo recitals and chamber recitals.
First Christian-Disciples of Christ Church
1106 State Street
Bowling Green, Kentucky
From I-65, take Exit 22 (Scottsville Road). Come into town exactly 4.2 miles and turn right onto State Street.
The First Christian Church will be on the right. Parking is available on the street and in the
parking lot.
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