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Tree ID Walk

WVU Society of American Foresters club members will help us identify and teach us about some of the trees found at the WVBG. Bring a tree ID guide if you have one. All ages. Free. * Please register by September 21. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.

Container Water Gardening

Join us in celebrating the many wonders of our world’s rainforests by creating a tiny, thriving ecosystem! Led by WVBG Outdoor Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter, this make-and-take garden project will focus on how soil layers, plant choice, water and light requirements are all connected as well as offer young scientists lessons on nature’s water cycle. Open to children ages 4 and older with an accompanying adult. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members. * Please register by August 20. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.

Wildflower Walk

With local naturalist Ellen Hrabovsky, we will explore the plethora of summer wildflowers found around the reservoir basin. A wildflower book is helpful. All ages. Free. * Please register by August 24. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.

Grilling From the Market

Join Bill Mills, Director of the WV Botanic Garden as he grills vegetables and samples other gems found at the Morgantown Farmers Market from a morning visit. Come hungry. Seating limited to 15 participants. $15 For WVBG members; $20 for non-members. * Please register by August 12. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.

Container Gardening for Kids: Spectacular Sand Buckets with Succulents

Bring the beach back home and join us for gardening fun, as we create colorful succulent gardens in sand bucket containers! Led by WVBG Outdoor Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter, this make-and-take garden project offers budding gardeners opportunities to learn more about what these sun-loving plants need to thrive. Open to children ages 4 and older with an accompanying adult. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members. * Please register by August 6. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.

Free Concert with Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers

This free concert will be held at Krepp's Park at the upper pavilion. Hailing from the mountain towns of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers draw freely from Old-Time, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, and Swing music to create their own brand of high energy, Appalachian Bluegrass. As an offshoot of a former project, The Weedrags, JFS was formed by Gary Antol (Songwriter/Guitar/Vocals) and Libby Eddy (Fiddle/Vocals) in 2014 with a very simple goal: write good songs, have fun, and take it to the road. In the time since, JFS has appeared at festivals from New England to Florida and played club dates from the eastern seaboard to the west coast. In 2015, the band released their debut album, The Lane Change, a collection of both original and traditional songs focusing on journeys through personal relationships as well as life in the coal mining towns of central Appalachia. The album was well received by fans and critics alike. “Mannington #9,” a searing tale of lives lost in a 1968 mining disaster in Mannington, WV, was featured in the Relix Magazine 2015 Summer CD Sampler. Written by West Virginia storyteller and old-time musician, Keith McManus, the song’s driving rhythm and haunting melody capture the loss suffered by 78 families in this tragic accident. The Lane Change also featured the powerhouse harmonies of Antol and Eddy on titles such as “No Ash Will Burn” and “Blue Diamond Mines.”The Morgantown Board of Parks and Recreation (BOPARC) is committed to providing a quality system of parks, trails, facilities and programs that enhance our community and the well-being of our residents. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy this free concert.

Straight No Chaser

Back by popular demand! If the phrase “male A-Capella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chase (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fan base, numerous national TV appearances and proven success with CD releases. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. This unforgettable live act is always a sell-out.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rogers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream… or a really great pair of shoes.

Wycliffe Gordon & His International All Stars

Highly acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon can scat, multi-note, slide and plunge just like he stepped out of the 1930s. A son of the classical jazz era, he is best known for his work with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis. Gordon’s arrangements and compositions range in style from Louis Armstrong to hip-hop laced with Deep South jazz roots soul. His high-energy, traditional hard-swinging style captivates audiences whether he’s performing before dignitaries and heads-of-state or elementary school children. He has 50 recording (23 as co-leader) to his credit, as well as 14 citations as the world’s finest trombone player. One of America’s foremost music educators, he is currently on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music.

Foreigner

Their unmistakable music…their unforgettable hits…Foreigner is back! “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Hot Blooded,” Cold as Ice,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” “Feels Like the First Time” and more. Their music changed the rock’n’roll landscape forever. Now you can see this legendary band and their electrifying brand of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop in the intimacy of the WVU Creative Arts Center Lyell B. Clay Theatre.

Adam Trent-The Next Generation of Magic

“Seeing is dis-believing,” raves The New York Times, Direct from Broadway, Adam Trent, the breakout star of The Illusionists, brings his signature brand of magic and illusion to this 90-minute spectacle. Produced by the same creative team behind The Illusionists brand, Adam Trent’s production is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy and music perfect for the entire family. Don’t miss the next generation of magic!

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles

Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band!” For the first time ever, RAIN will bring the historic album to life in its entirety for this psychedelic multimedia spectacular in addition to all your early favorites! This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. Experience the world’s most iconic band and come celebrate 50 years of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” with RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles

Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”

Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” returns to the Creative Arts Center on its 25th Anniversary Tour. Known for its award-winning principal dancers, lavish costumes and exquisite artistry, the Moscow Ballet promises audiences of all ages a magical celebration of the holiday season. Forty classically-trained dancers will deliver an unforgettable performance complete with hand-painted sets, a 60-foot “growing” Christmas tree and the stunning Dove of Peace – all set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score. Critics agree, “Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blend with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ a performance not to be missed!” This show is always a sell-out so be sure to get your tickets early.

Elf the Musical

Elf the Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner Elf. The New York Times says that Elf is “splashy, peppy, sugar-sprinkled holiday entertainment!” USA Today calls Elf “endearingly goofy!” Variety proclaims, “Elf is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”

Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young sprints from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” ” Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!” Don’t miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theater sensation. You’ll have the time of your life!

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1896, has a long and distinguishes history celebrating some of the world’s finest conductors and musicians. The critically-acclaimed orchestra has toured extensively internationally, performing in Europe, the Far East and South America. Under the baton of guest conductor Krzysztof Urbanski, the PSO will perform “Shostakovich Triumphant,” which will include Beethoven’s “Overture to Egmont,” Bruch’s “Violin Concerto No.1” and Shostakovich’s “Symphony No.5.” Urbanski is in his sixth season as the music director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Critically-acclaimed violinist Ray Chen will be featured. Chen is the winner of Queen Elisabeth (2009) and Yehudi Menuhin (2008) Competitions.

Stephen Stills and Judy Collins

Folk icons Stephen Stills and Judy Collins are celebrating the golden anniversary of their tumultuous love affair that was immortalized in the Crosby, Stills & Nash classic hit “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.” Stills is known for his work with Buffalo Springfield; Crosby, Stills & Nash; and as a solo artist. Collins is known for her eclectic palette as a solo artist, fusing folk, rock, classical and jazz into a singular aesthetic. For this once-in-a-lifetime experience, the two will perform songs from their rich catalogs as well as debut songs from their joint album, due for release this summer, and share warm, intimate stories from their journeys.

Mountain Stage with Larry Groce Featuring John Oates

Mountain Stage with Larry Groce, the home of live music on public radio, is heard weekly on more than 150 National Public Radio station across America. Recorded before a live audience, each show features five artists ranging from seasoned legend to emerging star, performing music that spans folk, blues and country to indie rock, synth pop and more! This year will be featuring John Oates and The Good Road Band with Tyminski, Lilly Hiatt and Bil Lepp.

Mountain Stage with Larry Groce

Mountain Stage with Larry Groce, the home of live music on public radio, is heard weekly on more than 150 National Public Radio stations across America. Recorded before a live audience, each show features five artists ranging from seasoned legends to emerging stars, performing music that spans folk, blues and country to indie rock, synth pop and more! The September show will feature the Americana sound of Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors performing songs from their newest album “Souvenir.”

WVU Jazz Band and World Music Ensemble

The WVU Jazz ensembles will be performing high energy, fun, and exciting jazz music grounded in the swing style. Audiences will hear students presenting a mix of standards and fresh jazz arrangements.

Always…Patsy Cline

Always…Patsy Cline shares a story of respect, support, friendship, and talent that goes beyond what most fans get to experience with their idols. A musical by Ted Swindley Production of West Virginia Public Theatre, it focuses on Louise Seger’s fond memories of Cline and her love of her friend’s music.

Song of Scott’s Run

The Songs of Scott’s Run concert will feature the music, wisdom and legacy of a multi-ethnic West Virginia coal camp that knew integration before it was a word. Helping tell the story in the story in blues, rock and roll, gospel and folk songs will be: The Flying Colors, Chris Haddox, Donna Weems, Al Anderson, and Soup Camel. Eve Faulkes will tie it together in narration, and YOU may be invited to participate in this evening of harmony.

Jazz River Festival

Join the Morgantown Board of Parks and Recreation on Saturday, August 26th for the Jazz River Festival! This all day, live jazz event will span the Wharf District of the Caperton Rail-Trail and incorporate five different venues, including Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park. Each venue will host a unique jazz experience, all open to the public. From “Jenny Wilson’s Stone Soul Picnic” in the park to the late night jam at Morgantown Brewing, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy the best in live jazz music and great dining with friends from far and near. Jenny Wilson Trio with Adam Loudin – 1:30-4 pm at the Riverfront Park. Jenny Wilson Trio provides classic jazz arrangements, interpretations of favorite songs, and originals from one of the busiest and most popular jazz ensembles in the region. Veronneau – 7-8 pm, 8:15-9:15 pm, 9:30-10:15 pm at Oliverio’s Ristorante. Veronneau is an acoustic guitar quartet featuring Lynn Veronneau providing vocals in four languages in a high energy act with lots of audience repartee. This act is thought to be a perfect complement to fine dining. The Cool Cats with Reggie Watkins – 10:30 pm- 12 am, 12:15 am-1 am at the Waterfront Place Hotel. The Cool Cats are an organ quartet with a powerful yet subtle sound that is accented perfectly with Reggie Watkins trombone skills. Dave Braham B3 Trio – 7-8 pm, 8:15-9:15 pm, 9:30-10:15 pm at Morgantown Flour & Seed. Dave Braham is a recognized master of the iconic Hammond B3 organ who will be playing with two life-long friends and musical collaborators, Mark Strickland and Morgantown’s Mark Cappelini. The Jared Sims Funk Band – 7-8 pm, 8:15-9:15 pm, 9:30-10:15 pm at Morgantown Brewing. WVU’s Director of Jaxx Programs, Dr. Jared Sims is bringing in one of his favorite “funk” bands featuring a trombone, guitar, baritone sax, drums and organ to perform some great tunes out of the New England jazz scene. Dan Baker Quartet – 7-8 pm, 8:15-9:15 pm, 9:30-10:15 pm at Mountain State Brewing. Dan Baker is a sought after guitar virtuoso who’s known for his “comps” and his ability to blend his sound in with the sound of his contemporaries. Sharon Clark & Chris Grasso – 6:30-7:30 pm, 7:45-8:45 pm, 9-10 pm at the Waterfront Place Hotel. Sharon Clark has gained a national and international following for her pitch perfect, soulful renditions of classic jazz standards. She is bringing one of her favorite piano players to create a special evening reminiscent of the “piano-bar-in-hotel-lobby” tradition.

Steel Drum Concert

CB Studios is a steel drum instruction studio located in Morgantown, WV. Come join for a great time with great music!

Michael Christopher

For the last decade, Michael Christopher focus & passion has been on music. While headlining events across the northeast and beyond, Michael has opened for some major country stars, including Sammy Kershaw and Lonestar. His guitar-heavy, rock-edged sound intertwines with invocative lyrical virtuosity and positions him with elite company in the country music scene.

The Morgantown Jazz Orchestra with Travis Riddle and The Bourbon Street Band

The Morgantown Jazz Orchestra performs modern and straight-ahead big band jazz. Orchestra members have performed with legends as Bobby Vinton and the Temptations. New Orleans meets the Mountain State with Travis Riddle and his Bourbon Street Band.

Johnny Staats with Stewed Mulligan

Johnny Staats is a blue grass mandolin, guitar and violin player, born and raised in West Virginia. He has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, People Magazine, CBS Evening News and CNN, and has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry.

The Joseph Sisters with Tim Litvin

Blending classic country with a modern appeal and style, The Joseph Sisters plan to open the next chapter of country music. Tim Litvin’s music is a unique blend of country that incorporates the modern day sound while keeping the roots of country alive.

Outlander Plant Walk

OUTLANDER fans, this season’s presentation by Kay Jones will focus on the flowers named in the series of books and shown in the TV series and what these flowers have meant throughout time. Come learn about OUTLANDER’S powerful use of flowers to tell stories. Most appropriate for adults who have some knowledge of the OUTLANDER books or TV show, but all are welcome to learn. Free. * Please register by July 27. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.

Pawpaw 101: The Story of America’s Forgotten Fruit

What is a pawpaw, and why have most people never heard of it before? Author Andrew Moore offers a brief history of the pawpaw, the largest edible fruit native to the United States, and offers some explanations as to why it has been overlooked in modern times. He also provides an overview of the growers and producers working to raise the fruit's profile, and how the fruit tree can be reintegrated into our diets and culture. Registrants will receive a young, seedling pawpaw. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members. * Please register by July 15. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.

Full Moon Walk

Enjoy a walk at the Botanic Garden at night under the light of a full moon with WVBG Executive Director Bill Mills. The walk will be on the gravel Reservoir Loop trail and will last about an hour. We will be observing the sky and listening for the sounds of the nocturnal world. Bring a flashlight. All ages. Free. * Please register by the July 6. * All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. * Free walks and presentations last approximately 1.5 hours. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the Lower Parking Lot Kiosk at any time. * Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities.

Container Gardening for Kids: Create a Habitat! Butterfly Window Boxes

Learn to create a habitat that provides a welcoming home or resting spot for various West Virginia butterfly species, all in a window box garden! Led by WVBG Outdoor Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter, this make-and-take garden project offers budding naturalists opportunities to observe, connect, and learn more about butterflies and habitat creation. Open to children ages 4 and older with an accompanying adult. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members.

Gardens for Wildlife Walk & Scavenger Hunt

Learn how the gardens and native plants at WVBG attract and support a host of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and various beneficial insects. Join WVBG Outdoor Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter for a fun info session, garden walk with focus on native plants, and curious kids’ scavenger hunt. Walk open to all ages. Free.

Last Morgantown Summer Farmers Market

Shop local at the final weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Our vendors will joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details! Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details! Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details! Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details! Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details! Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details! Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details! Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Each week our vendors are joined by a local non-profit information booth, local musician and a cooking demonstration. Check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MorgantownFarmersMarket/) each week for details! Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmer’s Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Come to the market this week to hear musician Cody Clayton, get info from non-profit CVB and a cooking demonstration by Cindy Gay, before heading to the High Street Bazar. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Come to the market this week to hear musician Jeffrey Carver and a cooking demonstration by Kimberly Williams. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Come to the market this week to hear musician Michael Ginsburg, for information about non-profit Partnership For Success, and a cooking demonstration by Hayley Ryzeck. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Morgantown Farmers Market

Shop local at the weekly Summer Farmers Market! More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors. Market runs every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street, now - November 4th.

Morgantown Summer Farmers Market Begins!

Weekly Summer Farmers Market begins this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Morgantown Market Place on Spruce Street. More than twenty vendors will offer a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, nuts, honey, locally raised meats, woolen products, soaps, etc. all produced within 50 miles. This week the market will feature a cooking demo by Cindy Gay, information from Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds/Try this, and music by violinist Michael Ginsburg, and proximity to the High Street Bazaar (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.). Shoppers can use cash or market tokens purchased with credit/debit/SNAP cards, or WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers at approved vendors.

Young Birders Walk

It's never too early to become a birder! This walk will introduce children of all ages and their parents to the wonder and joy of birds and bird watching. Bring binoculars and a bird guide if you have them. This walk is offered in conjunction with the Avian Conservation Center's Young Birders Club and will be led by ACCA Director Katie Fallon. All ages. Free. Please register online at www.wvbg.org by the Friday prior to the event.

Young Birders Walk

It's never too early to become a birder! This walk will introduce children of all ages and their parents to the wonder and joy of birds and bird watching. Bring binoculars and a bird guide if you have them. This walk is offered in conjunction with the Avian Conservation Center's Young Birders Club and will be led by ACCA Director Katie Fallon. All ages. Free.

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Holiday Concert

Join Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. and the United Way for this new Morgantown holiday tradition. Hear his new holiday songs while also enjoying his chart-topping favorites. It’s a wonderful addition to your holiday season!

Small Business Saturday

Main Street Morgantown will be promote Small Business Saturday, November 25th, this year. We will hold this event Downtown from 10 am – 4 pm. This year shoppers will have the opportunity to win one (1) of four (4) downtown gift baskets, valued up to $500. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be here for parents to take their kids pictures. Sponsored by Greater Morgantown CVB FREE PARKING, compliments of the downtown merchants, from Nov. 22 @5 PM to Nov 27 @8 AM. More details coming soon so be sure to follow us Twitter and Facebook If you have any questions please call 304-292-0168 or email barb@downtownmorgantown.com

WV Wine & Jazz Festival

Save the Date! The 2017 Festival will be held September 23rd and 24th. More information will be posted as plans are finalized. 21 and over event. Saturday: 11 AM – 6 PM Sunday: 12 noon – 6 PM

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, September 22 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 and live entertainment at the following venues: *123 Pleasant Street: Fletcher’s Grove (starts at 9 pm) *400 Block (top of High Street): High Street Jazz Band *Classic Cutz & Classic Kicks: “A Night on Wall Street” includes food, music, and art performances in Health Right Parking Lot *The Cupcakerie: Jim Savarino *Garcia’s Grill at the Cue: Tree Hands & The Profound Revival *Monongalia Arts Center: Merchant of Venice (starts at 9 pm) *Pinocchio’s Books & Toys: Ben Kiehl *Tine 202: Duncan Larimer *Huntington Bank Drive-thru: Chanler Bailey, CB Studio’s – Steel Drums (starts at 6:30 pm) Specials during Arts Walk include: *Appalachian Gallery: 1 night sale prices on selected artwork & crafts, FREE color-your-own Day-of-the-Dead sugar skull prints *Classic Cutz Barbershop: Kids haircuts $10 *Coni & Franc: 50-75% on sale merchandise, 20% off regular price sale (no layaway) *Crescent Frame Shoppe: Small Bird Prints $5 off *The Cupcakerie: 10% off to Arts Walk Participants *The Diamond Shop at John P. Kuehn’s: 15% off all original art works & fine jewelry *Glass Gone WOW: 10% off everything *Retro-tique: 10% off purchase & $1 records *River Fair Trade: 20% off any purchase from 6-10 pm *Smoke N Mirrors Photography: $20 or 20% off any prints hanging on the gallery walls *Tonique’s Trilogy: BOGO 50% off all KMS & Goldwell products & sign up for a $300 basket giveaway when you visit Tonique’s Trilogy that night. *Vintage Videos and Games: Celebrate the Arts and 20 years of business with 20% off a $20 purchase or more & everyone attending gets a FREE mini Star Wars figure.

High Street Cruise In

Experience a cruise in the way it was meant to be! Show off your favorite vehicle on High Street in downtown Morgantown. High Street will be lined with classic and custom cars and trucks so you can get a good look at all the cool cruisers. It’s the perfect location for a cruise in the way they used to be. Stroll up and down the street admiring the cars, have a bite to eat at one of the many great restaurants, and browse specialty shops carrying unique and local products you can’t buy just anywhere. Join us in one of the great American pastimes that people have been enjoying for decades. Cruise on down to the High Street Cruise In!

5th Annual WV Tattoo Expo

The fifth annual West Virginia Tattoo Expo is finally here! Located at the Morgantown Event Center, the expo will run August 18th – 20th. With on-site tattooing and piercing from over 160 artists, multitudes of vendors, contests, a Miss Tattooed West Virginia pageant, and more, this will be the premier tattoo event in the state. The expo is open to the public, and kids under 12 are free with a paying adult. We Can’t wait to see you there!

Monongalia County Fair

Enjoy a parade, indoor, and outdoor events such as a pageant, exhibits, car show, livestock, vendors and much more.

Mountainfest

This Years Entertainment Lineup Featuring: Hank Williams Jr., George Thorogood & the Destroyers, War, Livewire – AC/DC Tribute, Double Barrel Dixie, Knuckleduster, Guilty Pleasure, Amish Outlaws, and the Davisson Brothers Band.

MedExpress Kids Day

From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., kids will take over the downtown with more than 60 scheduled events. Kids of all ages will learn about safety, play games, receive free goodies from area businesses, make crafts, and play in the giant sand box. Enjoy live entertainment, trolley display and more. Important Information: Information booths will be stationed at Dairy Queen (444 High Street)at Citizens Bank (265 High Street). First aid kits will also be located at the information booths. Restrooms will be available at the Morgantown Public Safety Building (300 Spruce Street)and Morgantown Public Library (373 Spruce Street.

WV Bass Federation Championship

The West Virginia Bass Federation (WVBF) is a state wide organization which formed and affiliated with the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society of Montgomery, Alabama in 1973. Presently, the WVBF has approximately 800 members in 64 clubs throughout the State of West Virginia. We are currently affiliated with The BASS Federation (TBF) as a shareholder. Initially, The WVBF was formed to stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major sport, to offer the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources our organized moral and political support and encouragement, to promote full adherence to all conservation codes and to demand adequate water standards and detect and report any polluter and call public and political attention to crime, to improve our skill as bass anglers through fellowship and friendly exchange of expert bass catching techniques and ideas, to promote and encourage youth fishing and love for this great recreation and to function as a dynamic and effective link with individual chapters and other federations embracing the principles and purposes of TBF. President John Burdette P.O Box 418 Buckhannon, WV 26201 (304) 472-3600 (W) (304) 472-6221 (H) ssab@frontier.com Vice-President Jody Green 111 Fox Run Road Oak Hill, WV 25901 304-539-1823 jgreen1@walker-cat.com Communications Director Jim Matuga 224 Horizon Drive Morgantown, WV 26508 304-288-1503 matuga.jim@gmail.com

STIHL Timbersports Pro Lumberjack Competition & Festival

Saturday, May 20 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mid-Atlantic and Southern Qualifiers Sunday, May 21 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. U.S. Wood Chopping Championships Springboard Chop Standing Block Chop Stock Saw Underhand Chop Single Buck Hot Saw Over 40 of the world’s greatest lumberjacks including Matt Cogar, Arden Cogar Jr., Mel Lentz, Australia’s Laurence O’Toole and more! Hourly Prizes! Admission $9 Children 6-12 yrs $3

Blue and Gold Mine Sale

Students and community members donate good, usable items to sell to the public at large. Visit the sale for great bargains on wonderful treasures! The early bird sale begins at 7:00 a.m. for only a $5.00 admission fee. General admission is free and begins at 8:30 am. The sale ends at 12:00 p.m.

Annie

The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of “Annie” will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. It’s a masterpiece of storytelling!

Mamma Mia!

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, Mamma Mia! is the world’s No.1 show! Don't miss it on its farewell tour!

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.

Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy is one of the most celebrated blues guitarists of his generation. For more than half a century, he has blended the genres of blues and rock and roll like no other performer. His early work at Chess Records where he could be found sitting in with Muddy Waters, and his early gigs in Chicago where he became famous for his fiery guitar work and flashy stage style led him to the pinnacle of the blues ‘n’ rock genre for which he is known. Guy has earned seven Grammy Awards—Best Blues Album (2015), Best Contemporary Blues Album (2010), Best Traditional Blues Album (2003), Best Contemporary Blues Album – or Contemporary Blues Recording (1991, 1993, 1995) and the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2015). He has received the National Medal of the Arts as well as the Kennedy Center Honors and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 where he was presented with his award by Eric Clapton and B.B. King. It’s no coincidence that Guy counts King among his influences along with T-Bone Walker and Otis “Lightin’ Slim” Hicks but he is also credited with influencing the careers of Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Buddy Guy’s legendary live concerts in the intimacy of the Creative Arts Center Clay Theatre!

11th Annual FODC Spring Meltdown

Looking for some new outdoor gear for your summer recreational activities? Searching for a deal on a getaway to Walt Disney World Resort or a rafting trip on the New River? The Friends of Deckers Creek Spring Meltdown has it all! Come to FODC’s 11th Annual Spring Meltdown on April 22nd, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 12 .am., at Morgantown Brewing Company. Free entry to this family-friendly silent and live auction. The night also features live music, with an intermission for the live auction from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Learn more at deckerscreek.org, or call 304-292-3970 for more information.

West Virginia Bites and Brews

Enjoy craft beer, delicious food, and great music at West Virginia Bites and Brews. Spark! Imagination and Science Center is hosting the 2nd Annual West Virginia Bites & Brews on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the WV National Guard Readiness Center at 90 Army Way in Morgantown. West Virginia Bites & Brews offers attendees samples of “bites” from local food trucks and mobile vendors as well tastes of several microbrews. There will be huge raffle baskets and amazing music from local band, Main Street Hustle. Cost is $40 per person for “bites and brews” and $30 for “bites only”. There is a $5 discount per ticket when purchased before April 1, 2017. Tickets are available at the Museum and online at sparkwv.yapsody.com.

Chocolate Lovers Day

Main Street Morgantown is hosting its 17th Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Day on April 22, 2017. Chocolate Lovers’ Day will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Downtown and Historic Wharf Downtown of Morgantown, WV. Chocolate Lovers’ Day is a one-day chocolate extravaganza inviting the public to indulge themselves in an array of chocolate creations. For only $5 per person (children under 5 are free), registrants may sample tasty chocolate treats at each business. On Chocolate Lovers’ Day, registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Monongalia Arts Center (107 High St., beside Hotel Morgan), Tanner’s Alley (416 High St.), Arts Monongahela (201 High St.), beside Huntington Bank. Registration will end at 2:30pm.

Cinderella

Morgantown Dance & Morgantown Ballet Company present “Cinderella” at the Metropolitan Theater in Morgantown, WV. Show times are April 1st at 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and April 2nd at 2:30 p.m. TICKETS PRICES: ADULT – $20 per ticket; STUDENT (ages 13-College)/SENIOR (age 65 & up) – $15 per ticket; CHILD (ages 6-12) – $10 per ticket; PRESCHOOLER (ages 5 &under) – $5 per ticket. Only babies who cannot sit in a seat do not require a purchased seat. Music by Sergei Prokofiev. Special guest dancer from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. First directed by Fiona Morris and performed by The Morgantown Ballet in 1984 and again in 1985, this ballet in three acts will be directed by Director of Community Productions, Desiree Witt, Assistant Director, Marilyn Pipes, and additional choreography by Ashley Manzo.

Morning Yoga In the Garden

Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin 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.

Forest Understory Plants and their Associated Canopy Species

Research Botanist Cindy Huebner will lead a walk focusing on the identification of herbaceous plants and tree seedlings located in forest understories. We will also cover diversity and plant composition patterns found in particular forest types. 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.

Morning Yoga in the Garden

Join yoga instructor Sally Tolka 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.

Spring Bird Walk

Join local birder LeJay Graffious on an early morning bird walk. We will be birding by eye and ear to search in the bushes and boughs for our feathered friends. Bring binoculars if you have them. All ages. 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.

Beginners Guide to Plant Identification

On this walk with Research Botanist Cindy Huebner, participants will be introduced to the basics of plant identification and learn to identify several plant species with a focus on trees and shrubs. The walk will be followed by a short slide presentation reviewing what was seen in the field. Most appropriate for adults and older children. 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.

Natural Water Systems of the WVBG

Led by Janet Paladino, Director of Environmental Science at Waynesburg University, this class will explore the physical, chemical and biological parameters of the surface waters of the Botanic Garden, and how the water is impacted by the surrounding watershed. Bring your wellies and your magnifying glasses if you have them, and be prepared to get wet! 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.

The Mossed Basket

Join WVBG Executive Director Bill Mills as he demonstrates how to create a mossed basket or container. They are far more beautiful than a white plastic pot and can be rejuvenated from year to year. 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 - 2 hrs. 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 instructor Heidi Sherwin 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.

Fantastic Containers

WVBG Executive Director Bill Mills will be planting the large containers on the deck of the Welcome Center. He will discuss choice of plant material, soil mixes, drainage, fertilizing techniques, color and more. 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 1.5-2 hrs. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. Contact us at 304-322-2093 or info@wvbg.org if you have any questions.

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...

Morgantown Family Dance and Square Dance

May Square Dance with Squeezhammer & Bow from Pittsburgh, PA! Last chance before the end of the season :) Come early for the family dance! A great chance for families with younger members to come dance before bedtime :) 6:00 Potluck and Playtime! Family dance to oldtime music 6:45-7:45. Regular Square Dance at 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Refreshments will be served! Beginners and singles welcome! No Experience necessary! Dance: $5/adults, $3/students, $10/Family admission

Morgantown Square Dance with Lou Mauri and Diddly Squat Band

Lou Mauri calling to Diddly Squat Band from Morgantown! Refreshments will be served! Beginners and singles welcome! No Experience necessary! $5/adults, $3/students, $10/Family admission.

Morgantown Square Dance with Tony Minney and the Allegheny Hellbenders

Tony Minney will be calling to the Allegheny Hellbenders . Morgantown Square Dance Saturday March 11, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Refreshments will be served! Beginners and singles welcome! No Experience necessary! Dance: $5/adults, $3/students, $10/Family admission.

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.