An old-time square dance, sponsored by the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College and The Mountain Dance Trail, will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, September 9 in the Augusta Dance Pavilion on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. A dance workshop will precede the dance at 6:45 p.m. The evening will feature music by the Modock Rounders from Point Pleasant, W.Va., with Jesse Pearson on fiddle, Cody Jordan on guitar and Kim Johnson on banjo. Square dance calling will be by Ellen and Eugene Ratcliffe of Monterey, Va. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for students and AmeriCorps members, and free to Davis & Elkins students, faculty and staff. Participants don’t have to come with dance a partner and listeners are welcome. For more information, visit www.augustaheritagecenter.org, email augusta@AugustaHeritageCenter.org or call 304-637-1209.
Davis & Elkins Open House
Davis & Elkins College will host an Open House for prospective students and their families beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 24. The tentative schedule includes opportunities to speak with members of the faculty and representatives from Athletics, Student Life, The Naylor Learning Center, Academic Affairs and Financial Planning. The day also will include a campus tour led by Student Ambassadors. Lunch, provided by College Dining Services, will be served in historic Graceland Inn & Restaurant. To register online, visit www.dewv.edu. For further information, call Admission Event Coordinator Angie Scott at 304-637-1230 or email her at scotta3@dewv.edu.
Presentation on the History of Bluegrass Music
A free presentation on the history of bluegrass music is planned for 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 1 in Madden Student Center. Bluegrass jam sessions will take place throughout campus afterward.
Ceili Dance and Square Dance
A Ceili dance and square dance will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, July 29 in the Augusta Dance Pavilion on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. The event will feature the Augusta Ceili Band with calling from Padraig McEeany and followed by a square dance with Dave Bing, Mark Payne and Andrew Dunlap playing old-time music with Mack Samples calling. Admission is $6 general or $4 for students and AmeriCorps members.
Craft Showcase
A craft showcase and reception featuring exhibits and demonstrations by Augusta Heritage Center students in arts, craft and folklore classes will take place from 6-7:15 p.m. Thursday, July 28 in The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum in Myles Center for the Arts at Davis & Elkins College. Admission is free.
Ceili and Square Dance
Ceili and Square Dance, presented by the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College, will take place at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24 in the Augusta Dance Pavilion. Dave Bing, Andrew Dunlap and Mark Payne will provide old-time tunes and Bill McComiskey, Joey Albarta and Nathan Gourley will provide Irish tunes. Admission is $6 general or $4 for students and AmeriCorps members. Location: Davis & Elkins College campus, Augusta Dance Pavilion
Augusta Festival and Craft Fair
The Augusta Festival celebrates Appalachian heritage arts and folk life with a juried craft fair, live music, dancing, workshops, craft demonstrations and children’s activities. This year’s juried Craft Fair includes more than 50 of the region’s finest artisans selling their unique creations. Concessions will be available.
Franks Family Music Show
Don't miss your chance to reminisce with us through some of the greatest musical hits of the decades. Our family blend, hilarious comedy, and variety of musical styles promise something for everyone. Join the family and feel the love! Give us a call at 304-460-5009, visit www.FranksFamilyMusic.com or find us on facebook!
Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre-Mountain Memories Christmas Dinner Show
The Gandy Dancer Theatre is West Virginia's ONLY Branson-style dinner theatre. This season features the Mountain Memories Christmas Dinner Show. Enjoy all your beloved songs from the past, new favorites, family-friendly comedy with the areas most beautiful dancers, talented singer and amazing singers. This award winning show will become a family tradition for years to come.
Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre
West Virginia's ONLY Branson-style dinner theatre. Enjoy music from the 50's to present day. Country, gospel, rock n' roll, patriotic and family friendly comedy. This award winning show offers the best entertainment in area with memories that last a lifetime!
Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre
West Virginia's ONLY Branson-style dinner theatre. Enjoy music from the 50's to present day. Country, gospel, rock n' roll, patriotic and family friendly comedy. This award winning show offers the best entertainment in area with memories that last a lifetime!
Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre
West Virginia's ONLY Branson-style dinner theatre. Enjoy music from the 50's to present day. Country, gospel, rock n' roll, patriotic and family friendly comedy. This award winning show offers the best entertainment in area with memories that last a lifetime!
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
“Doggy Don’t” There have been several reports of a poltergeist on the Highland Express and a group of ghost chasers have been contacted to exorcise this nuisance. This spirit won’t go without taking someone with it and the Gang may have met their nemesis. But they won’t go down without a fight and few puppy treats – there will be ghostly gender confusion, there will be imaginative weapons, there will be hare brained schemes, and most importantly, murderous mayhem will abound. Train departs from the Elkins Depot at 5:00 PM on a four hour round trip event that also includes an onboard four-course dinner. Mountainrail.com 877-686-7245 Ext. 109