Medicinal Plants Workshop
Please join Jen-Osha Buysse and Hannah Spencer with the non-profit Aurora Lightsfor an introductory workshop on medicinal herbs. We will focus on three herbs that are easy to use and identify. We will practice different methods for using herbs in the field as well as harvesting and storage for later use. We will also review the components of a basic herbal first aid kit. Each participant will bring home supplies for a poultice. A portion of the proceeds from the class will go to support Aurora Lights’ Herbal Medic chapter, which provides workshops and free herbal health clinics. For more information on Aurora Lights, visit auroralights.org. $20 for WVBG members, $30 for non-members. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Showmasters Gun Show
Come join us for the Showmasters Gun Show General: $7.00; Children under 12: FREE. Saturday Admission Good for Sunday with handstamp. Tickets can only be purchased day of the show at the door with cash only! All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. DO NOT BRING LOADED GUNS INTO THE BUILDING!
WV Special Olympics
Special Olympics West Virginia hosts the annual Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament in Morgantown, West Virginia. Athletes from around the state train months in advance to compete against other counties for the gold as they demonstrate their passion and skill for sports through these awe-inspiring basketball and cheerleading competitions. The tournament offers team basketball, individual skills basketball, and cheerleading that features floor cheers and dance routines. We are privileged to partner with West Virginia University and Morgantown High School for some of the best facilities in the area. Come cheer on West Virginia athletes during this exciting event!
North Central WV Home Builders Show
Last year's show, which was held at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park, was once again our best show ever, with 140 exhibitors occupying 198 spaces. Attendance was again phenomenal (have ranged from 8500- 10,000 the last 3 years) and we are hoping to make this year's show even better. The North Central West Virginia Home Builders Association "Home Show 2017" is scheduled to be held on March 10-12, 2017. The hours for the show will be from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Exhibitor set up will be 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 9th. We ask that all exhibitors with larger equipment or booths to please show up early in order to accommodate all exhibitors. Additional set up time will be on Friday from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. prior to the show start time.
WV Outdoor Hunting and Fishing Show
THOUSANDS OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES including: Guns & Ammo Tackle & Bait Taxidermists Charter Boats Sports Equipment Deer Minerals Outfitters Archery Camping Equipment Boats ATV's Knives Game Calls Campground Tractors Mowers Trucks Exotic Animals And Much More...
10 Tips for Successful Container Gardening
Join Master Gardener Jan Mitchell and learn How to choose the right container, plants, soil, and location for container gardens. Then plant your own and learn how to maintain your new container garden. Container, plants, and soil are provided. Most appropriate for adults. * Registration is required for workshops at least one week prior to the workshop. $30 for WVBG members; $40 for non-members. Register online at www.wvbg.org. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Wetland/Amphibian Walk
West Virginia University (WVU) Professor Jim Anderson will lead us to and acquaint us with the frogs, toads, and other amphibians found in a variety of wetland habitats. Be prepared to get your shoes muddy. Free for all ages. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Site Inventory and Analysis
Whether you are designing a landscape for a bare lot surrounding your home or redesigning an area because your needs have changed, all plans need to start with a site inventory and analysis. Through this design process, you will determine which features to keep and where change is desirable. With Master Gardener Jan Mitchell, learn how to inventory your yard, determine your needs, and make a base map. Most appropriate for adults. Free. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Container Gardening for Kids: Pizza in a Bucket!
Join nature enthusiasts and educators, Bethany and Vada Boback for a "Gardening with Kids" workshop and learn how to plant, care for, and eat what you grow. Workshop includes a "Make and Take" sustainable growing project. Open to children ages 4-14 with an accompanying adult. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration is required for workshops at least one week prior to the workshop. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Dividing Perennials
One of the joys of gardening is sharing in its wealth. Join WVBG Executive Director Bill Mills and learn simple techniques on dividing perennials. A single prized plant can become a colony or drift or a gift to a friend and fellow gardener. Most appropriate for adults. Free. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the second Friday of each month for a short story followed by a walk around the Garden. This easy, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration is required for workshops at least one week prior to the workshop. Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the second Friday of each month for a short story followed by a walk around the Garden. This easy, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration is required for workshops at least one week prior to the workshop. Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the second Friday of each month for a short story followed by a walk around the Garden. This easy, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free. * Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the second Friday of each month for a short story followed by a walk around the Garden. This easy, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free. * Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Nature in Spring
Spring is a time of growth and renewal in the natural world. WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone will discuss what plants and animals are doing in nature and the Garden during this time of year. The program will include a slide presentation followed by a walk. All ages. Free. * Registration is required for workshops at least one week prior to the workshop. Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Spring Wreath Workshop
Join local floral and interior designer Aaron Sears at Plantology Emporium, 1344 University Ave., Morgantown to learn basic wreath making skills as well as how to make a bow. Let's make something to welcome spring! You will be able to pick and choose from several stems and quality embellishments and silks to make each wreath specific to your style. Come and make something beautiful that you can enjoy for years! $45 for WVBG members; $55 for non-members. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration is required for workshops at least one week prior to the workshop. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Woodcock Walk
LeJay Graffious will lead a search for American Woodcocks displaying over the old reservoir from sunset to dusk. Come join us to witness this amazing spectacle! Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. All ages. Free. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration is required for workshops at least one week prior to the workshop. Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructors Heidi Sherwin (Fridays) and Sally Tolka (Mondays) to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity of the garden setting provides the perfect environment to stretch, strengthen, center, breathe, and relax. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and small hand towel. Register online at www.wvbg.org. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructors Heidi Sherwin (Fridays) and Sally Tolka (Mondays) to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity of the garden setting provides the perfect environment to stretch, strengthen, center, breathe, and relax. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and small hand towel. $12/class for WVBG members; $15 for non-members. Register online at www.wvbg.org. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructors Heidi Sherwin (Fridays) and Sally Tolka (Mondays) to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity of the garden setting provides the perfect environment to stretch, strengthen, center, breathe, and relax. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and small hand towel. $12/class for WVBG members; $15 for non-members. Register online at www.wvbg.org. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructors Heidi Sherwin (Fridays) and Sally Tolka (Mondays) to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity of the garden setting provides the perfect environment to stretch, strengthen, center, breathe, and relax. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and small hand towel. $12/class for WVBG members; $15 for non-members. Register online at www.wvbg.org.
The Painter’s Palette for Gardening: Using Color Theory in Garden Design
This workshop provides the participant with an in depth look at color theory using the color wheel to design a beautiful garden. Local Master Gardener Dianne DeAngelis will show how understanding color theory can help you select plants that will achieve a specific look and feel in your gardens. Most appropriate for adults. Free. Register online at www.wvbg.org. * Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Understanding Garden Design, A Primer
WVBG Executive Director Bill Mills will talk about approaches to garden design, as he shares images from his personal garden and gardens he has designed in the region. You may consider reading Elements of Garden Design, by Joe Eck before this discussion. Most appropriate for adults. Free. THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. * Registration for free programs is required by the Friday prior to the program. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.
Bob Huggins Fish Fry
The Fifth Annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry, presented by Little General Stores, will be from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Mylan Park in Morgantown. This special evening will feature sports legends, Mardi Gras festivities, live music and more!
The Winter Blues North Farmers Market
The Winter Blues North Farmers Market will be held on Feb. 9 from 4-7 p.m. at the Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park. Enjoy fresh local produce, the Cast-Iron Cook-Off and local restaurant dine around.
Brunch & Brews at the Iron Horse Tavern!
Join us for a special Saturday Brunch & Big Timber Brewing Tap Takeover! We'll have nine BTB brews on tap, special brunch beer pairing suggestions!
42nd Street
Based on Bradford Ropes’ novel and Busby Berkeley’s 1933 movie, 42nd Street tells the story of a starry-eyed young dancer named Peggy Sawyer who leaves her Allentown home and comes to New York to audition for the new Broadway musical “Pretty Lady.” When the leading lady breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and becomes a star. With a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin, this sparkling new production will be directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner—the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival. The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, 42nd Street is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes some of the greatest songs ever written, such as “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes For You” and of course “42nd Street.”
Mountain Stage with Larry Groce
For more than 30 years “Mountain Stage with Larry Groce” has been the home of live music on public radio. The two-hour radio show is produced in West Virginia and distributed by National Public Radio weekly on more than 150 stations across America and around the world via NPR Music and mountainstage.org. The show, which is recorded before a live audience, features performances by seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres ranging from folk, blues and country to indie rock, synth pop, world and alternative music, and beyond. Singer/songwriter Larry Groce serves as the show’s host, artistic director and co-producer. The Mountain Stage house band includes jazz pianist Bob Thompson, vocalist Julie Adams, bass player Steve Hill, drummer Ammed Solomon and guitarists Michael Lipton and Ryan Kennedy. The band is directed by Ron Sowell. While “Mountain Stage” is based in Charleston, Morgantown has been the show’s second home for more than a decade.
Showmasters Gun Show
Come join us for the Showmasters Gun Show. Admission: General: $7.00; Children under 12: FREE. Saturday admission is also good for Sunday. Tickets can only be purchased Cash Only the day of the show at the door! Hours: Sat: 9:00AM – 5:00PM; Sun: 9:00AM – 4:00PM.
11th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration: “Nonviolence is Courageous”
The Community Coalition for Social Justice will explore the theme of “Non-violence is Courageous” during its Eleventh Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration on Monday, January 16, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at the Metropolitan Theatre, 373 High Street, Morgantown. The program will feature music in the lobby before the event, a welcome by Morgantown Mayor Marti Shamberger; music by the Flying Colors, Morgantown Children’s Choir, the Morgantown Community Orchestra, and the Cheat Lake Elementary School Choir; and a performance by children from the Shack Neighborhood House. Jeremy Thomas will recite sections of Dr. King’s speech “Where Do We Go From Here?,” and Lt. Matt Solomon of the Morgantown Police Department will talk about how “Police Officers are Peace Officers.” Art students from St. Francis Central Catholic School provide posters to publicize the event. The Morgantown Police Department is providing coloring and activity books on “How to Handle Bullying” for the children attending, and Rachel Wood of Virtus Wealth Solutions purchased crayons for them. High school HSTA students will assist at the event. This program is free and open to the public. For more information on the Community Coalition for Social Justice, the Backpack Snack Program, and this program, please go to www.ccsjwv.org or email ccsjwv@hotmail.com.
New Year’s Eve Party
Come join us for the New Years Eve Party featuring Rick K, The Allnighters, and DJ Alex Shay.
New Year’s Eve Gatsby Style with WVAQ
Ring in the New Year Gatsby Style in Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa‘s Governer’s Ballroom with WVAQ! This Year’s Entertainment Includes Queen City Funk and Soul Band, Plus Live WVAQ Broadcasting with Jason Knight! NEW YEAR’S EVE PACKAGES: Party Package | $70/Person* • 1 Ticket to the Event with LIVE Band and WVAQ DJ Jason Knight • Hors d’Oeuvres and Party Favors • Midnight Champagne Toast Dinner Party Package | $150/Couple* • 2 New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffets at Fusion Restaurant • 2 Tickets to the Event with LIVE Band and WVAQ DJ Jason Knight • Hors d’Oeuvres and Party Favors • Midnight Champagne Toast Silver Celebration Package $169.99/Single* | $219.99/Double* • Overnight Accommodations • 2 New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffets at Fusion Restaurant • 2 Tickets to the Event with LIVE Band and WVAQ DJ Jason Knight • Hors d’Oeuvres and Party Favors • Midnight Champagne Toast Diamond Celebration Package $189.99/Single* | $279.99/Double* • Overnight Accommodations • 2 New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffets and 2 New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffets at Fusion Restaurant • 2 Tickets to the Event with LIVE Band and WVAQ DJ Jason Knight • Hors d’Oeuvres and Party Favors • Midnight Champagne Toast *Taxes and Gratuity Not Included in Package Price. Advance Purchase Required. Must Purchase Package at Least a Day in Advance. Canceling Your Reservation or Failing to Arrive Will Result in Forfeiture of Your Deposit. Must Stay Over on Saturday, December 31st, 2016. For More Details and Reservations, Please Call (304) 594-1111!
It’s Christmas Again Holiday Family Concert
Get in the holiday spirit and bring the whole family to a great concert with MAC Glee, a community chorus sponsored by the MAC: Monongalia Arts Center. Special guest entertainment with STEEL AWAY steel drum band. Lively, fun, sure to be a great toe tapping time!
Nature in Winter
What are the plants and animals doing during this time of year? What makes nature in winter so special? This program will be the first in a new series focusing on what is happening in nature and the Botanic Garden through the seasons. West Virginia Botanic Garden Education Director Erin Smaldone will present a short slide show followed by a walk around the Garden. All ages are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. Walks and presentations will last 1.5-2hrs and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Welcome Center any time. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.
Walking & Yoga: A Rejuvenating Journey in the Gardens
As the holiday season gets rolling, it’s time for you to get strolling and flowing! Treat yourself to time in nature and rejuvenate your mind and body with Heidi Sherwin, E-RYT. The workshop will include a mindfulness walk around the Gardens, followed by a gentle flowing yoga sequence and meditation in the Botanic Garden’s new Welcome Center. Yoga and walking make a perfect combination for connecting with the rhythms of nature, enhancing one’s energy, shifting the mood, and quieting mind chatter. Now that’s holiday joy! Please bring warm clothes, walking shoes, water, a journal and pen, and a yoga mat. Hot water and tea will be provided. The cost is $20 for WVBG members and $30 for non-members. Register online at www.wvbg.org by November 28.
OktoberForest w. The Nature Conservancy
We all know clean water is important, but it's especially precious to make great beer!! Join The Nature Conservancy at Apothecary Ale House in celebrating delicious beer and the clean water used to brew it! Don't miss your opportunity to try (for the first time in Morgantown) Stumptown Ales from Davis, WV! Representatives and Brewers from Stumptown, Chestnut Brew Works, Greenbrier Valley, and Big Timber will all be on hand to help celebrate and raise awareness with us! Hours: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. $10 entry (with access to food and live music) Breweries on tap: -Stumptown Ales (Davis, WV) -Chestnut Brew Works (Morgantown, WV) -Big Timber (Elkins, WV) -Greenbrier Valley (Lewisburg, WV)
Drafts on Deckers!
You can't have good beer without good water, right? Join us to support Friends of Deckers Creek at the second annual Drafts on Deckers Beer Tasting on Friday, October 21st. Held in the basement of Morgantown Brewing Company, the event will feature craft beers from breweries across West Virginia, as well as Greg Short Music, The High Street Jazz Band and Weary Space Wanderer, trivia, and a raffle. Help us save water by drinking beer! Ticket sales open on August 31st: https://drafts-on-deckers2016.eventbrite.com/
2016 Mountain State Outdoors Show
With Hunting Season just around the corner, the Mountain State Outdoors Show has everything you need to bag your trophy. If fishing is your sport, we stock the show with the best tackle and lures. Over 50,000 sq. feet of products and services including: Lots of Guns Knives Archery Fishing Gear Game Calls Campers Outfitters Trailers Hunting Supplies ATVs RVs Trucks Outdoor Magazines Sporting Clubs Camping Equipment Sports Equipment Tackle & Bait Taxidermists Charter Boats Camp Grounds and much more… Admission: $8 Children (6-12yrs): $2
Glass Craft Activity and Open House
Join the Watts Museum in celebrating West Virginia's glass heritage during Mountaineer Week. Make a tissue paper stained glass craft or an etched piece of glassware, and then explore the current museum exhibit, "Molded in the Mountains: The Glass Industry in West Virginia." All ages welcome. Free of cost, refreshments provided.
Cabin Fever Craft Beer Festival
Cabin Fever Fest is North Central WV's annual in-door winter craft beer festival featuring regional brews from around the Mountain State along with music, games and food and merchandise vendors.
West Virginia Botanic Garden Fall Children’s Festival
Arts Walk
This year’s ARTS WALK, sponsored by Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau, Main Street Morgantown, Monongalia Arts Center (MAC) and Arts Monongahela, will take place on Friday, October 7 in downtown Morgantown. Arts Mon, MAC and Appalachian Gallery are information points for the Arts Walk– you can get the inside scoop on where the artists are and what’s happening downtown. Arts Mon is located next to Huntington Bank on the corner of High Street and Pleasant Street. Monongalia Arts Center is easy to find, on the corner of High Street and Kirk Street and Appalachian Galley in on Walnut Street across for the parking garage. Participating businesses and places with artists are marked by lit tiki torches. Plan the perfect Friday night. From 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. you can stroll through over forty downtown businesses and see artwork from local artists. As you stroll through downtown, collect four fantastic bookmarks featuring Morgantown Area Artists. These artists are culture-makers who challenge the status quo and advance our region’s Arts… plus they are your neighbors. You can find them at Arts Monongahela, MAC, the Main Street Offices and pretty much every other business downtown! Enjoy music at numerous locations and a variety of unique dining choices.
Homerun and Hops Craft Beer Festival
Spend the afternoon at the ballpark enjoying local and regional craft beers, food and MORE! There will be 50-60 beers on tap from local and regional craft breweries and the WVU football game will be broadcast live! **This is a 21 AND OVER EVENT ONLY** Ticket sales begin on Friday, July 22 at westvirginiablackbears.com. Tickets purchased before Sept. 5 will receive the “Early Bird” rate of $25/ticket (includes (20) 5 oz. samples). Tickets purchased after Sept. 5 will be $30/ticket (includes a souvenir cup). Only 3,500 tickets are available. Additional sample tickets will be available on-site for $1.50/each.
Motown Mac N’ Cheese Cookoff
Clear your calendar. - It's going down! The Third Annual Motown Mac N' Cheese Cook Off is on August 20th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities! Ever wonder who has the best Mac N’ Cheese recipe in town? Want to know which of Morgantown’s finest restaurants reigns supreme? Come one, come all, and join us to sample this versatile cheesy dish and award bragging rights to the best Mac N' Cheese in Motown. Pre-Sale: $12.00 At the Door: $15.00 Children under 6 are Free!
2016 Music & Arts Festival
The Deep Roots Mountain Revival has arrived and back at Marvin’s Mountaintop in Masontown, WV. This festival will feature many of the great festival bands you know and love. The current line up is still growing, but includes Marty Stuart & Ricky Skaggs. For a complete list of performers and other questions go to mountainrevival.com or email info@mountainrevival.com.
Mo’town Mac N Cheese Cook-off
Ever wonder who has the best Mac N’ Cheese recipe in town? Want to know which of Morgantown’s finest restaurants reigns supreme? Join us for the 3rd annual Motown Mac N’ Cheese Cook-off! Enjoy activities for the whole family! Taste the best professional and hometown cooks have to offer. 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Morgantown Market Place Pre-Sale: $12.00 At the Door: $15.00 Children under 6 are Free!
West Virginia Botanic Garden Family Walks
West Virginia Botanic Gardens hosts monthly Family Walks, which will now be on the first Friday of the month beginning at 10:00 am. These walks are a fun way for parents and kids to get out and enjoy the Garden. The walk is easy and about a mile in length. They typically last about an hour. “Off-road” strollers are welcome. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Come out and join us this spring/summer! Meet at the information kiosk near the lower parking area (which will be open for these events). Contact Erin Smaldone at Erin@wvbg.org or 304-216-8704 with questions.
Morgantown’s 4th of July Celebration
Join us this year for the 4th of July parade, awards ceremony at the courthouse downtown, live music from Desert Highway, an Eagles Tribute band, at the Hazel Ruby Mcquain Amphitheater on the riverfront and an awesome fireworks display over the river. Everything is free to the public! Great fun for the whole family. Schedule: --11 a.m. Hazel Ruby McQuain riverfront Amphitheatre: Morgantown Municipal Band under the direction of C.B. Wilson. --5 p.m. High Street downtown Morgantown: Parade starts at Willey Street and continues south to Foundry Street. --6 p.m. Morgantown area Rotary Clubs/ Celebration of America community awards ceremony: Court House Square High Street --6:45 p.m. Hazel Ruby McQuain riverfront Amphitheatre: Wildwood Band --8:15 p.m. Hazel Ruby McQuain riverfront Amphitheatre: Desert Highway Band --10:00 p.m. Hazel Ruby McQuain riverfront Amphitheatre Zambelli Fireworks
“Stella & Lou” by Bruce Graham
This romantic comedy proposes that a second chance at love is still possible, even for two people with a lot of miles on them. Lou is just about to close up his bar for the night when Stella, one of his favorite regulars, walks in. The two friends are sharing their usual comfortable conversation, when Stella suddenly reveals an unexpected surprise and even more startling suggestion. As the two deal with the difficult decisions they now face, they reflect on their pasts and look ahead to the future. In Stella & Lou, playwright Bruce Graham examines "the human condition" with a kind heart and a gentle sense of humor. August 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 @ 8 PM Directed by Vickie Trickett Starring CYNTHIA ULRICH as Stella ROBERT WOLFE as Lou SEAN BONNETTE as Donnie
“Fat Pig” by Neil Labute
Performance Dates: June 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 Directed by Tawnya Drake Cow. Slob. Pig. How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and defend the woman you love? Tom faces just that question when he falls for Helen, a bright, funny, sexy woman who just happens to be plus-sized. Forced to explain his new relationship to his shallow friends, Tom finally comes to terms with his own preconceptions of the importance of good looks. LaBute’s sharply drawn play not only critiques our slavish adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty but boldly questions our ability to change what we dislike about ourselves.