The Bridge to Recovery screens Time Can't Be Wasted in Bowling Green

The Bridge to Recovery hosted a June 28 screening of Time Can't Be Wasted at The Capitol Theatre in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with a filmmaker Q&A and live performance by musician Trevor Bahnson. The event showcased the organization’s trauma recovery mission and Bahnson’s story of living with cystic fibrosis while building a music career.

Why it matters: - The event tied a local arts screening to The Bridge to Recovery’s broader mission of healing through connection, personal growth, and community engagement. - The screening put a spotlight on Trevor Bahnson, whose story connects chronic illness, recovery and creative work. - The program also reinforced The Bridge to Recovery’s public profile in Bowling Green’s recovery and mental health community.

What happened: - The Bridge to Recovery, The Capitol Theatre and the Warren County Public Library hosted a screening of Time Can't Be Wasted on June 28 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. - The event included a filmmaker Q&A with Sabyn Mayfield, who produced and directed the documentary and serves as CEO of The Bridge to Recovery. - The evening ended with a live concert by Trevor Bahnson, featuring music from the film.

The details: - Time Can't Be Wasted tells the story of musician Trevor Bahnson, who lives with cystic fibrosis. - The documentary follows Bahnson as he creates his first full-length album. - The film combines intimate performances, behind-the-scenes recording sessions and candid reflections on health, recovery, resilience and personal growth. - Bahnson now serves as the men's house manager at The Bridge to Recovery’s residential trauma recovery program. - Bahnson supports residents in their healing journeys while continuing his music career. - Mayfield said the goal of the event was to create a space where people could come together, find inspiration and be reminded to live each day to the fullest. - Mayfield also called The Capitol Theatre an iconic venue in downtown Bowling Green.

Between the lines: - The screening functioned as both a cultural event and a mission-driven outreach effort for The Bridge to Recovery. - Pairing a documentary about resilience with a live performance likely helped turn the program’s recovery message into a more personal experience for attendees. - The event also showed how the organization uses community partnerships to extend its visibility beyond its residential program.

What's next: - The Bridge to Recovery is expected to continue emphasizing healing, personal transformation and community engagement through its workshop-based residential model. - Bahnson will likely continue balancing his role at The Bridge to Recovery with his music work. - The documentary and live performance format could serve as a template for future community-facing events tied to the organization’s mission.

The bottom line: - The June 28 event used film and music to connect Bowling Green audiences with a recovery story that doubled as a showcase for The Bridge to Recovery’s mission.