Sissonville Branch Library Holiday Open House
The holidays are approaching so join us for Sissonville Branch Library's holiday open house! We will have music, games, snacks and even a visit from a very jolly old fellow.
Dunbar Branch Library Holiday Open House
Stop by during the Dunbar Branch Library's annual Holiday Open House for refreshments, music, children's crafts, and other fun activities! Find out what's new in the library and bask in the holiday spirit.
FestivALL Charleston
Enjoy 10 days of music, theater, dance, visual art, family fun and much more in the capital city! FestivALL is West Virginia's premier arts collaborator and welcomes the community to come together to experience both local and national talents. The city-wide and multi-arts event hosts over 130 events and 360 performances and exhibitions from music, theatre, dance, visual art, humanities and more each summer. Many events are free or low cost and are designed with a little bit of something for everyone. Stay tuned for 2017 announcements!
D&E Concert Choir presents “Lessons and Carols”
The Davis & Elkins College Concert Choir and Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church will present the annual gift of music to the community with “Lessons and Carols” at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 8 at the church. The event, which is free and open to the public, shares the themes of light, hope and the birth of Christ through lyrics, hymns and readings. Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood will present a Christmas Reflection. The choir, under the direction of Liz Marshall-MacVean and accompanied by Donna Baroudi-Huffman, will present “The Celtic Rose: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” by Sheldon Curry, “Born in Bethlehem” by Jay Althouse, and “Adeste Fideles” by Greg Gilpin, among other selections. A reception will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall.
Shanghai Parade
Bundle up the family and come enjoy Lewisburg’s annual New Year’s Day parade of unknown origins which features the wackiest
Sara Evans “At Christmas”
Multi-platinum selling country singer and songwriter, Sara Evans has been called “one of the most compelling vocalists of her generation.” This show will contain many of her well known hits, and the Christmas favorites we all know and love!
The Highwaymen
Tribute Band.
4th Annual Wizards Masquerade Ball
Come out and enjoy our 4th Annual Wizards Masquerade Ball. $20 both days, $15 single day. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy 2 nights of music and camping!! Live music from #HaywhackerStringBand #Outaptient5, #Acarya #Plowhorse #CyberCats #Pussyfooters, Mark See,Anje Corienne Phelps Logan Moffitt @SixWonFour
Ron Retzer Trio Concert
Strand Theatre presents Ron Retzer Trio Concert at 2:30 p.m. Bus Tour Event open to the public.
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.
“Biketoberfest” @ The Arrowhead Bike Farm
A fun filled day of Traditional Bavarian food, Music and Bike Rides - and of course, Oktoberfest Beer (and other craft beers).
Pickin’ Indoors
Pickin’ Indoors, a local old-time, bluegrass and country jam sessions, will take place, from 6 p.m. -10 p.m., Wednesday, October 19 in The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum in Myles Center for the Arts on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. The sessions are hosted weekly by the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College. For additional information, visit augustaheritagecenter.org, call 304-637-1209 or email augusta@AugustaHeritageCenter.org.
Heston Farm’s Oktoberfest
Authentic German Food · West Virginia Beers ·Traditional Oompah Band · Kids’ Games · Keg Rolling Contest · Home Brew Contest · Soup Camel at 6 p.m. More information at hestonfarm.com Adults: $20 Kids: $10
Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw and acclaimed, Billboard chart topping recording artist Andy Grammer have announced their co-headlining 2016 North American tour. Fans can expect to hear DeGraw perform songs throughout his acclaimed 10-plus year career, and on the return, multi-platinum selling artist Andy Grammer will dazzle crowds with his naturally upbeat and positive songs off his recent deluxe edition of Magazines or Novels. Visit http://www.marshall.edu/muartistseries or call 304-696-3326 for more information. Tickets avalable at http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys
Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys from Nashville, TN will be performing in the Banquet Hall at 7:30 PM. Admission: $10 per person; children age 12 & under $5; and children under the age of 5 get in FREE! Donna is a 4 time IMBA Songwriter of the year nominee. Hear Donna perform songs from her current release Hard Cry Moon. Call the Main Office to purchase tickets for the show. For more information visit http://bluegrasstoday.com/directories/events/donna-ulisses-songwriting-escape-workshop-moundsville-wv/.
Big Band Holidays with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Big Band Holidays, a compilation of holiday classics performed live by the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Visit http://www.marshall.edu/muartistseries or call (304)696-3326 for more information.
NEEDTOBREATHE Tour De Compadres
Grammy-nominated Christian rock band NEEDTOBREATHE, along with special guest Mat Kearney, will be in Huntington on November 6 as part of their “Tour De Compadres 2016. NEEDTOBREATHE is a GRAMMY-nominated, American Rock ‘n’ Roll Band from South Carolina, effortlessly woven from the musical traditions of their upbringing in the Deep South of the United States. Comprised of brothers Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar) and Bo Rinehart (guitar, vocals), Seth Bolt (bass, vocals), and Josh Lovelace (keys, vocals), the band signed to Atlantic/Lava/Word Records and quickly achieved cross-genre success via five studio albums and innumerable headline tours. Co-produced by NEEDTOBREATHE and recorded at their very own Plantation Studios in Charleston, SC, “H A R D L O V E” follows the band’s blockbuster album “Rivers In the Wasteland,” which made a stunning chart debut upon its 2014 release, topping Billboard’s “Top Rock Albums” and “Top Alternative Albums” charts while also entering the overall SoundScan/Billboard 200 at #3. What’s more, the album’s stunning “Multiplied” earned NEEDTOBREATHE their first ever GRAMMY® Award nomination. The album’s breakout single, “Brother (Feat. Gavin DeGraw),” proved to be the highest charting single of their career. The RIAA-certified Gold hit song became a Top 10 rock smash, Top 20 CHR/Hot AC favorite, as well as NEEDTOBREATHE’s first-ever entry on Billboard’s “Hot 100.” Tickets are $31 and $46 and available at ticketmaster.com and the Big Sandy Box Office.
Tony Bennett at the Keith Albee
Tony Bennett is one of a handful of artists to have new albums charting in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and now in the first two decades of the 21st century. He has toured the world to sold out audiences with rave reviews whenever he performs. With seventeen Grammy Awards and seven Emmy Awards, he has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Today Tony Bennett's artistry and accomplishments are applauded here at home and all over the world from people from 12 to 90 years old. Visit http://www.marshall.edu/muartistseries or call 304-696-3326 for more information. Tickets available at http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Greek Festival
Mark your calendars for the Annual Greek Festival in Huntington! Once again, the festival looks to be a fun filled weekend of food, music, and dancing. Come out and experience a little taste of Greece. We look forward to seeing you! Check out www.stgeorgehwv.org/festival for a full list of events and food options! Directions: Exit #8 from I-64. Take Fifth (5th)Street toward Huntington. At Eleventh (11th) Avenue, turn right. Go two blocks. Church is at corner of Eleventh (11th) Avenue and Seventh (7th) St.
KISS Freedom to Rock Tour
KISS is regarded as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all-time. The band holds honors as one of America's top gold record champions, selling over 100 million albums worldwide in their 40 year career. KISS' career milestones are staggering, boasting decades of record-breaking tours around the globe. Notable moments include appearances at Super Bowl XXXIII, the 2002 Winter Olympics, the 2005 Rockin' The Corps concert for U.S. troops Iraq and Afghanistan, and performing on 2009's American Idol finale to 30 million viewers. The KISS legacy continues to grow, generation after generation, transcending age, race and creed. The unparalleled devotion and loyalty of the KISS Army to the "Hottest Band in the World" is a striking testament to the band's unbreakable bond with its fans. The KISS “Freedom To Rock” Tour will bring epic rock to 25+ cities it hasn’t been to in over 10+ years and four brand new cities as well. KISS specifically wanted to take the “Freedom To Rock” Tour to its fans in markets that haven’t had the chance to see them in some time or ever at all. This 35+ city tour will rock those markets and allow fans across the country to see America’s favorite rock band of all time, KISS. Opening for KISS will be THE DEAD DAISIES. More information and tickets avaialable at Kissonline.com and www.bigsandyarena.com.
OktoberWest
Join Charleston Main Streets - West Side for our annual craft beer and music festival, OktoberWest 2016! This year we will have more beer selections, more food vendors, live music, and an entire restaurant bar dedicated to the WVU away game.
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Chuck Mathena Center
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra along with soloist soprano, Janet Brown, will perform at Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton, WV on Friday, September 23rd at 7pm. Artistic Director and Conductor, Grant Cooper, will lead the symphony in a selection of four pieces. The repertoire for the evening includes “Appalachian Autumn”/Cooper, “A Song of Longing, Though”… /Cooper with Janet Brown, soprano, “Faure”/Pelleas et Melisande and “Dances of Galanta”/Kodaly. Tickets for the WVSO performance at CMC are $20 and are on sale now at www.chuckmathenacenter.org or call 304 425-5128. CMC is located at 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, WV 24740. The preshow dinner, catered by The Palisades Restaurant of Eggleston, VA, is sold out!
Montclair String Quartet
The performance will include the following program: "Gone Fishing" Mozart String Quartet No. 17 in Bb Major, "The Hunt" K458 Igor Frolov: Divertimento for 2 Violins and Piano Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, D.667 "The Trout" with guest artists: Hannah Pressley, bass Victoria Fatu, piano Members of the Montclaire String Quartet: Anton Shelepov, violin I Cristian Fatu, violin II Bernard Di Gregorio, viola Andrea Di Gregorio, cello
East End Bazaar
The East End Bazaar is an open-air artisan market featuring a variety of functional and collectible arts and crafts.
Bobby & Rich Live at the LBV Cafe at the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort
Acoustic Duo.
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature WV's own Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. Since wowing the America's Got Talent judges with his interpretations of classics by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and walking away with the grand prize, Landau has performed all over the country -- from the California State Fair to New York's famous Appollo Theater, from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to the Marina Civic Center in Florida -- and all points in between.
WV Symphony Orchestra “Home for Holidays”
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra "Home for the Holidays". Currently in its 76th season, the WV Symphony Orchestra enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.
Carnegie Hall Presents: Julie Fowlis – Music of the Scottish Isles
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature Julie Fowlis, a multi-award winning Gaelic singer, who is deeply influenced by her early upbringing in the Outer Hebridean island of North Uist. Fowler is a warm and engaging live performer who has graced stages around the globe, from village halls in the Highlands to theaters in Paris, Vienna, London and New York.
Ivy Terrace Concert Series at Carnegie Hall
Enjoy free live music of BlackKingCoal on the lawn of Carnegie Hall. Bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are open to everyone. Great performances featuring regional artists ranging in style from rhythm and blues and jazz to classic folk, bluegrass and world.
Alderson Riverside Concert Series Presents “A Tribute to Bricktop”
Alderson Riverside Summer Events will present "A Tribute to Bricktop" featuring The Robinson-Kenga Trio on Sunday, August 28 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Bring your chair and come out to hear Bricktop's music and times brought to life at this special musical event. "An Alderson Original, Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith, a.k.a. "BRICKTOP" Smith was a 1920-50's singer, dancer and Paris Club owner. She was called Bricktop because of her auburn hair and a face full of freckles. After the death of her father, the family moved to Chicago where Ada discovered her talent for entertaining and hosting. When she moved to Paris in the early 1920s, she decided to open her own club called Chez Bricktop. Cole Porter was a fan and after hearing Bricktop talk about a lynching, wrote a song for her based on a comment she made (this song will be performed by Suzanna Robinson-Kenga). Ada used to say that the success of a night at her club was based on the number of Kings in attendance. The most was 5.....not counting the Prince of Wales. Bricktop was always proud of her West Virginia heritage. She would tell interviewers that she was born in "West, by God, Virginia". Her very interesting life has been depicted on stage and in books. A food vendor will be on hand selling drinks and snacks.
Country Roads Festival
Enjoy arts and crafts, music and great food at Hawks Nest State Park.
Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival
The Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival is the premier heritage festival in West Virginia. It is an annual festival held every 3rd weekend in June in Ansted WV! It is hosted by the AIM/Hometown Mountain Heritage Committee. Activities include Coal Shoveling contest, Hometown 5-K Run, Flea Market, Kids Carnival, Heritage Demonstrations, Chain Saw Artist, Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Memorabilia Displays, Arts & Crafts Vendor Booths, and more.
White Oak Rail Trail Expo
White Oak Rail Trail is lined with vendors, organizations, services, fundraisers, concessions, flea markets, yard sales, etc. Each year in
WVPB + NPR Generation Listen’s #WhyListen Music Party in Shepherdstown
Join us for #WhyListen, a first listen music party and music conversation, on Sunday, August 28 from 4-6pm at Town Run Brewing in Shepherdstown, WV. Listen to new music from West Virginia and beyond & chat about it with Larry Groce (NPR's Mountain Stage), Joni Deutsch (West Virginia Public Broadcasting's A Change of Tune), and Jordan Hudkins (Martinsburg native & Rozwell Kid rocker). Enjoy local craft brews, order from Town Run Brewing's delicious menu, and grab some free public radio / music swag! The August 28 event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP's are required on whylistenWV.splashthat.com.
Weird Al Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic The Mandatory World Tour Thursday, September 22, 7:30 pm Tickets: $35, $45, $55, $75 He is known for creating some of the best musical parodies of our time. Don’t miss favorites like “White & Nerdy,” “Eat It” and “Word Crimes.”
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.
Adairs Run Concert
Adairs Run is a country group with a fiery edge based in Nashville, TN. Their sound encompasses the roots from rock and roll all the way to melodies that tie into the heartfelt storytelling in today’s country music. The band is made up of Princeton native, Todd Hanchock, Pat Pollifrone, Ian Daugherty and Chad Yarger. In May 2016, the Band Released their first EP titled “Turn Back The Miles.” The new music features 6 new compositions including one song featuring hit rock artist, Chris Daughtry. The single was released to radio in June. Tickets may be purchased at www.chuckmathenacenter.org.
Bluefield Blues Festival
The 2nd annual Bluefield Blues Fest takes over the historic depot district in downtown Bluefield on August 27th , from 3 p.m.- 9 p.m. This year’s line-up will include The Tommy Cox Band, One Eyed Jack, Victor Lawson and Boogie Chillin, Jamal Milner Trio, and Biscuit Miller and the Mix. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. There will be beer and food and of course, amazing music. Bring your own chair.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers Live at the Harv
Musician George Thorogood and his band the Destroyers! Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets: 800-804-0468 ext: 8723 or in person at Guest Services on property.
Ceili and Square Dance
Ceili and Square Dance, presented by the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College, will take place at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24 in the Augusta Dance Pavilion. Dave Bing, Andrew Dunlap and Mark Payne will provide old-time tunes and Bill McComiskey, Joey Albarta and Nathan Gourley will provide Irish tunes. Admission is $6 general or $4 for students and AmeriCorps members. Location: Davis & Elkins College campus, Augusta Dance Pavilion
Tomato Festival
Enjoy the best of summer at the 8th annual Tomato Festival – featuring over 50 varieties of tomatoes to sample. There will also be a farmer’s market, tomato contest, music, artisans, food demonstrations, lunch and sweet treats presented by the Marion County Master Gardeners. Tomato growers can get in on the action by submitting tomatoes for judging. Cash prizes awarded. Contact Carol Haught for more information at haught.carol@gmail.com.
Bridge Jam 2016
Mountain Stage
Mountain Stage welcomes back veteran jamgrass group the Yonder Mountain String Band, IBMA entertainers of the year Balsam Range, alt-folk journeyman Peter Case, sensational young traditional band from Quebec, Les Poules à Colin, and a return appearance from Australia's pop duo Oh Pep!
Brown Bag Concert Series
Grab your lunch from a Downtown Charleston restaurant and make your way to Davis Park for free live music the third Wednesday of the month May - September 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Brown Bag specials will be offered at participating downtown Charleston restaurants on the day of the concerts. Presented by the Charleston Area Alliance and sponsored by American Medical Facilities Management (AMFM), the free event gives people the opportunity to get away from their desk, enjoy some live music and connect with others in the community.
Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series: Miller, Smith & Mazure
Concessions open at 5:30pm Concert starts at 7pm **Bring your own chairs**
2017 Kindred Spirits Fest
Look for local fine artists, and new music groups showing their works and performances with a lineup of entertainment from blue grass to southern rock.
Pipestem State Park – September 1 – LILLY MOUNTAINEERS
The award-winning Lilly Mountaineers are comprised of some of the finest artists you will find anywhere in the country. Brothers Daniel and Mark Lilly are the core members of the band. Having toured with national acts around the country and appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, the brothers carry on the tradition started by their father, the legendary Everett Lilly. Band members are Daniel Lilly, Mark Lilly, Rad Lewis, Steve Sparks, and Beth Sparks. Learn more about this legendary group at lillyboys.com Lilly Mountaineers are live and on stage at 8:00 p.m. at the Pipestem Outdoor Amphitheater. Fee-based. Adults: $8; Children 6-12: $4; Children 5 and younger free.
Pipestem State Park – August 27 – RICK K & THE ALLNIGHTERS
One of the most exciting performers on the music scene today, native WVian, Rick K shares his enthusiasm and love of music with an ever-growing audience across the country. A distinctive vocal style and charismatic stage presence have earned Rick K and his band rave reviews at majors fairs, casinos, and clubs. Rick K's grandmother, an accomplished gospel and jazz pianist, and his father, a drummer, paved the way for this rock 'n' roll band's energized leader. An awesome night at the outdoor amphitheater! Show begins at 8:00 p.m. Advanced ticket sales: Fee-based. Adults: $8; Children 6-12: $4; Children 5 and younger free. Day of Show Ticket price: Fee-based. Adults: $10; Children 6-12: $5; Children 5 and younger free.
Pipestem State Park – August 20 – PARACHUTE BRIGADE
A Folk/Pop Rock band from Beckley, W.Va., Parachute Brigade is a group of musicians and artists from various backgrounds coming together to enjoy music and life! Justin Puett - Eric Robbins - Jodie Cox-Puett - Brittany McGuire - Tim Basham. Great harmonies. Pure vocals and instrumentals. Find them on facebook.com/theparachutebrigade. Fee based. Adults: $8; Children 6-12: $4; Children 5 and younger free. Concessions onsite.
Pipestem State Park – July 30 – CARL ACUFF, JR.
Since 1992 the Carl Acuff Jr. Variety Show Band has become an American institution with a dynamite show, great costuming, music and comedy. The 2016 show contains all the things that have made Carl and the band so popular over these last 23 years. New and Old Country, Gospel, Comedy, Nostalgic Rock N Roll, Motown, Disco, Audience Participation, Impersonations and a salute to all of our men and women in uniform. The show is great family entertainment and great music! The Carl Acuff, Jr. Show is live and on stage at 8:00 p.m. at the Pipestem State Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Fee-based. Adults: $8; Children 6-12: $4; Children 5 and younger free.
Pipestem State Park – July 23 – CLINTON COLLINS
Clinton Collins, either as a solo artist or with his band, presents a unique blend of Americana music, along with original, creative songwriting. His musical journey guides us through places and to people that seem familiar and stories that resonate with us all. From the rural back roads to the places of the heart; melodies are filled with humor and observations about relationships, faith and everyday living. Clinton is a sought after artist who performs throughout the year at house concerts, coffeehouses, festivals and special events. Each show Clinton welcomes the audience into a comfortable and intimate setting where the audience becomes relaxed and uplifted before the evening is complete. Google Clinton Collins Music, listen and then plan on being at Pipestem State Park on July 23 for some to some great live music. Fee-based. Adults: $8; Children 6-12: $4; Children 5 and younger free.
Pipestem State Park – June 18 – Chloe Forence
A vibrant, young vocalist, Chloe Florence performs a blend of country, modern, folk, and original music. Chloe's singing style is described as country meets coffee house with a powerful execution and depth of feeling. Born and raised in southern West Virginia, music is central to her daily life. Chloe is a natural. She has been a featured performer for Beckley's Fridays in the Park series, Beckley's Kid's Classic, and at the Oak Hill Amphitheater. Chloe has opened for some of Southern WV's most talented artists and is currently working on original songs for her first E.P. that will feature her band members and local musicians. Make welcome and come listen to live music by Chloe Florence Chloe Florence show begins at 8:00 p.m.. at the Pipestem Outdoor Amphitheater. Fee-based. Adults: $8; Children 6-12: $4; Children 5 and younger free.
Wine & All That Jazz
Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Latin fusion jam-band Locos Por Juana and the contemporary world-fusion group Tizer featuring Karen Briggs headline Charleston’s biggest yard party on the banks of the beautiful Kanawha River across from the capitol dome. Food and drink available, legal beverages available with ID. Schedule: 2:00pm Dugan Carter and Full Flavor 3:30pm Steve Himes Connection 5:00pm Bob Thompson Band 6:40pm Tizer featuring Karen Briggs 8:30pm Locos Por Juana
Blennerhassett Island State Park – June 5 – PICKIN’ ON THE ISLAND
The first and third Sunday through October, from 1:00 - 4:00p are special times on the island in 2016! It's pickin' at the park and better yet, pickin' on the island. Whether you are a beginner or professional bring your acoustic instrument and head to the island today for Pickin' in the Park. Pickers ride the Island Belle Sternwheeler for free. Tickets must be picked up at the Blennerhassett Museum. Boats depart on the hour beginning at noon. Pickers will be playing at the tented area near the island gift shop. If you don't pick, you can stop by and listen and enjoy! The Blennerhassett Museum is located at 137 Juliana Street in downtown Parkersburg, WV. First boat departs Point Park at noon.
Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering–Cancelled
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE WEATHER CONDITIONS. The event may be at a later date, check back soon for determination. We will have the events, exhibitors and activities you have come to expect … pipe bands, professional entertainers, heavy athletics, living history presentations, Scottish goods vendors, Scottish country dancing, dancing competitions, piping competitions, sheep herding demonstrations, genealogy assistance … and much more. Friday night has a Ceilidh, a party with music, food and conversation. The main Festival is on Saturday all day at the Bridgeport City Park. On Saturday evening we have a concert with our professional entertainers.at the Bridgeport High School. On Sunday, there is a Kirkin of the Tartans, a short parade in downtown Clarksburg followed by a church service at the First Presbyterian Church. For more information contact: 304-534-3737; 304-677-6425; 304-677-1062; daa223@juno.com
MUSIC IN THE HILLS – Way Back Weekend
Join a celebration of folk music history with the Robin Kessinger Music Festival, featuring the West Virginia Flat Pick Guitar Championship and other live performances!
West Virginia State FLAT PICK GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIP
Come play with the best of the best at the Robin Kessinger Music Festival!
Paw Paw District Fair
Great Amusements! Live Stock! Motor Sport Competitions! Crafts! Features fun for the entire family, including children’s activities, entertainment, music, rides, commercial vendors and a wide variety of food and attractions.
2016 Summer Music Festival
The 2016 Alpine Lake Resort Summer Music Festival will take place on Saturday, July 9th, 2016. Presale tickets are available at http://wvsummermusic.com/, and will be available for purchase at the front desk of Alpine Lake Resort beginning May 2, 2016. The 2016 Alpine Lake Resort Summer Music Festival Lineup: Terah Crawford Band (Noon – 1:30pm) The Terah Crawford Band is based in Deep Creek Lake Maryland. Terah is a Garrett County Native and combines her love for mountain music with the classics to create a musical style that comes straight from her heart. She is joined by guitarist and vocalist Scott Alexander, a talented song writer and solo artist with a unique voice that adds a stirring harmony to the group’s sound. Bill Crawford brings variety with the mandolin, banjo, and lead acoustic and electric guitar. Bill also writes many of The Terah Crawford Bands original songs with help from Crawford and Alexander. Bill writes and arranges his songs with Terah and Scott’s seamless harmonies in mind. In addition to their original, country and rock driven songs such as Saturday Night Sinner and Burn Us Another one, the TCB loves to play the music that has influenced them. You can hear their take on songs from The Band, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin and more. Inspired by the Western PA acoustic duo The Phisbins, Terah started the band in 2013. Taking a page out of The Phisbin’s play book, the group offers an ever growing song list to most every audience that they play for so that the crowd can drive the show and hear the songs they really want to enjoy! Since their formation the group has played many notable shows including the Little Yough Music Festival in the summer of 2014, Deep Creek 2014 International Canoe Championships in the fall of 2014 and CMT Empowering Education in the summer of 2015 where they opened for up and coming country star Annie Bosko. Joined in collaboration with many musicians since the bands formation, they are currently very glad to welcome Oakland, MD fiddle player Jeremie Hamilton to share their stage. Jeremie expertly intertwines his bold playing style with the band’s homegrown way of playing. He is a perfect fit into the group and the music that they play. Catch the Terah Crawford Band with Jeremie Hamilton around Deep Creek Lake and we promise, you’ll have a really good time! Surrender Dorothy (2pm-3:30pm) Surrender Dorothy, which officially formed and began playing in 2006, is a cover band from the Cumberland, Maryland area. Surrender Dorothy plays classic rock and top-forty music. Brother Short Band (4pm-5:30pm) The Brother Short Band has a far-reaching fan base sweeping the Eastern U.S. from Michigan to Florida and beyond. By aligning their purist approach with a signature sound, Vocalist & Guitarist Greg Short, Percussionist Bill Harding, and Bassist Lynn King have been instrumental in influencing and inspiring today’s live music scene. At the heart of their work are unique stylings of crowd favorites from classic rock, blues, country (old and new)–along with many original songs. Their hook is surefire, with a range of influences from Johnny Cash to Led Zepplin. The Hillbilly Gypsies (6pm-8:30pm) Hailing from the beautiful Mountain State of West Virginia, The Hillbilly Gypsies have been making and performing their own brand of old time bluegrass and original mountain music for over a decade! Formed in 2001 from a chance meeting at the now infamous Wednesday night old time jam in Morgantown, WV; The Hillbilly Gypsies have been pickin’ n’ grinnin’ and entertaining their loyal fans ever since. The band is best known for their high-energy live performances and have become a crowd favorite at major festivals, fairs and concert venues all across the mid-Atlantic region and abroad. They perform in the old fashioned style, playing around a single vintage ribbon microphone. This “Old Timey” approach adds an authentic high-energy barn party atmosphere to their show. Watching the whole band work around the mic is like taking a trip back in time. It’ll sure make you want to get up and dance! ...and don’t let the flash of their lively stage performance and choreography fool ya, these folks are all highly skilled musicians and seasoned entertainers! Their lightning fast award-winning picking skills and musical arrangements mixed with natural comedic wit and high lonesome mountain vocal harmonies are sure to catch your ear right away. Combine that with a knack for original songwriting and a strong passion for old time and traditional music and this makes for an all-around authentic and exciting musical experience that you won’t soon forget. One listen and you’ll know that you are getting the real deal! The Gypsies are more than a band; they are a tight knit family, mindful of tradition but bold explorers of new and authentic styles of acoustic music and entertainment!
LUCKY JOHNSON LISTENING HOUR – BANANA EXPRESS
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug 27th when we once again host the popular BANANA EXPRESS band, a local Americana/bluegrass/indie/old-time band. They'll be here to perform LIVE in the store on Saturday from 4:00-6:00pm. Tickets are $7 at the door. From the moment they take the stage, the four young musicians pour out their heart and soul into the songs they sing and the instruments they play, and the love for what they're doing and the pure, captivating sound of their music is so clear that it could quiet a room holding even the rowdiest of audiences.
LUCKY JOHNSON LISTENING HOUR – THE FLY BIRDS
LUCKY JOHNSON LISTENING HOUR PRESENTS THE FLY BIRDS APRIL 23RD, 5-7PM. $7 AT DOOR ONLY THE FLY BIRDS are Elizabeth Baker, Mary Dunlap (both of Banana Express Band) & Sarah Jane Twigg. You don't want to miss this awesome new trio perform their special blend of rock and original music on banjo, upright bass and guitar, accompanying spectacular vocals. It's going to be a special night of music out under the stars! See you on Main Street.
Franks Family Music Show
Don't miss your chance to reminisce with us through some of the greatest musical hits of the decades. Our family blend, hilarious comedy, and variety of musical styles promise something for everyone. Join the family and feel the love! Give us a call at 304-460-5009, visit www.FranksFamilyMusic.com or find us on facebook!
Twin Falls State Park – (3/18-20) – GUITAR WEEKEND
Featuring Robin Kessinger, Robert Shafer and Jim Ritchey. The weekend is for anyone who is interested in learning how to play guitar or improving the skills that you may already possess. You'll be pickin with the best. Reservations are required. Call Twin Falls State Park at the number below. Kessinger and Shafer are well known nationally as award winning flatpickers. Having taught guitar extensively and performing annually throughout the world, Kessinger and Shafer present guitar workshops at different locations throughout the year. Ritchey is a singer-songwriter from Greensboro, North Carolina. His songwriting skills can be heard in "Tennessee Bottle," a song recorded by Kenny Rogers. Ritchey performs regularly in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The workshop begins Friday, March 18, with a concert by the three artists, followed by guitar jams with participants and presenters. Throughout the day Saturday, the three guitarists will present workshops on flatpicking, fiddle tunes, swing music, voice accompaniment and blues. A Saturday evening open-stage concert by workshop participants will conclude the day. Participants will have space in the resort facility to jam throughout the weekend. The retreat will conclude Sunday at noon. "The" guitar weekend lodging package including meals (Saturday lunch, Sunday breakfast, and all breaks throughout the workshop) and instruction. Rates for two people staying two nights are $214 when staying in a lodge room, $138 for single occupancy; or $240 for two people staying two nights in a cabin.
North Bend State Park – (5/13-14) – 22nd annual BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
For over 20 years, the Bluegrass Festival at North Bend State Park is a fun filled weekend of pickin’, grinin’, pluckin’, and singin’ with and by great bluegrass bands from the wild, wonderful state of West Virginia and from the surrounding region. During the festival, shop the displays of local WV artisans and find a special souvenir to take home. Visit other attractions and businesses while you're in the area. Performing bands will have merchandise for sale. Take home a CD of your favorite band! Throughout the festival enjoy snacks, grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and drinks from the North Bend Outdoor Grill. Lodge, cabin and camping packages include bluegrass festival admission. Bands include: Friday-May 13, 2016–Remington Ryde (6p), Idletymes (7p), The Hillbilly Gypsies (8p), Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys (9p) Saturday– May 14, 2016– Glenville State College Bluegrass Band (1p), The Moron Brothers (2p), Buck and Company (3p), – Idletymes (4p), The Sheppard Brothers (5p), Remington Ryde (6p), The Moron Brothers (7p), Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys (8p), The Hillbilly Gypsies (9p) Master of Ceremonies: Butch Sheppard; sound by GBS Productions. Day of fee for festival music is $10 per person for Friday; $25 per person for Saturday. Advanced weekend tickets (Friday and Saturday shows) before May 6, $30 - call for for advanced tickets at this reduced rate.
Music on Cranberry Mountain
Set against the majestic Cranberry Mountain at the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, hear the summer sounds of mountain heritage music with the Young and Restless Pickers. Bring a picnic lunch, a lawn chair and sit under a shade tree!
Beverly Heritage Days / Battle of Rich Mountain Reenactment
Living history from Pioneer Days, Civil War and World War II; Craft demonstrations, Music, Food, and more. Historic periods dance. All-weekend event culminates in the Battle of Rich Mountain reenactment on Sunday. Experience centuries of history in historic Beverly. Small town. . .big history!
Buckhannon Community Theatre presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”
Be Our Guest for your family favorite story of Beauty and the Beast! Buckhannon Community Theatre presents this age old story of the bookworm Belle, overly-confident Gaston, and the terrifying Beast who simply needs a little compassion and kindness. Directed by Jeremiah Smallridge, this will be a show you don't want to miss. Please see our web-site for ticket prices and reservations. Performance times: Aug. 11-13 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.
“Always, Patsy Cline” presented by the Buckhannon Community Theatre
Buckhannon Community Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of "Always, Patsy Cline" directed by Jason A. Young. "Always…Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline." This show is a traveling production, with performances in Clarksburg, Fairmont, and our home location of Buckhannon, WV. If you have conflicts, please consider attending one of our other performances. You may purchase tickets on our web-site provided. NOTE: Buckhannon locations TBA. There are senior and student discounts for tickets at $10.
“Always, Patsy Cline” presented by the Buckhannon Community Theatre
Buckhannon Community Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of "Always, Patsy Cline" directed by Jason A. Young. "Always…Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline." This show is a traveling production, with performances in Clarksburg, Fairmont, and our home location of Buckhannon, WV. If you have conflicts, please consider attending one of our other performances. You may purchase tickets on our web-site provided.
“Always, Patsy Cline” presented by the Buckhannon Community Theatre
Buckhannon Community Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of "Always, Patsy Cline" directed by Jason A. Young. "Always…Patsy Cline" is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline." This show is a traveling production, with performances in Clarksburg, Fairmont, and our home location of Buckhannon, WV. If you have conflicts, please consider attending one of our other performances. You may purchase tickets on our web-site provided.
Battle of the Chefs Wine & Jazz Night
Battle of the Chefs Wine & Jazz Night at the Chuck Mathena Center. For a fun night of great food, Jazz music, silent auctions, powerful stories and more, join Chefs Rick Tabor (Fincastle on the Mountain) Clint Neel (Your Grate Escape), David Hardin (David’s at the Club) Hype Events ministries and Child Protect of Mercer County, Inc.
Concord University’s Band Concert
The Concord University Concert Band is directed by Dr. David Ball, Director of Bands at Concord University. Dr. Gabriel Rieger, Associate Professor of English, will serve as the guest narrator at the concert. In addition, Concord University student Austin Bolden will be conducting a piece during the performance. The event is free and open to the public.
WV Black Heritage Festival
This wonderful street festival is a celebration of black heritage that takes place during the annual remembrance of the Emancipation Proclomation. Great good, games, entertainment, and cultural events. For more info please visit their website at www.wvbhf.com or call 304-641-9963.
Spring Fest 13
Over one mile of the South Branch of the Potomac is stocked with over 300 trout of which 100 are tagged. Catch a tagged trout for the opportunity to win cash prizes and have a great time along one of West Virginia’s premier fishing rivers. Arts and Crafts, Box Car Derby, Food and Live Music. Then participate and watch the fun as children race their Box Cars down the racetrack toward the finish line. Several age divisions make it fun for everyone and standards for building your box car keeps the competition fair. Check out the Spring Fest Calendar of Events for information on this year’s schedule for show times, food vendors, crafters, special happenings and just plain fun.
Jesus Fest
Faith based street festival with food, free movies, music, speakers, entertainment, and children's activities. For more info please call 304-838-9966 or visit their website at www.jesusfestwv.org
A Life of Sorrow: Carter Stanley
In this dramatic theatrical production of Stanley’s life, actor, musician and writer Gary Reid becomes Carter Stanley. A storyteller, 40 year bluegrass veteran and foremost authority on the Stanley Brothers, Gary affords todays bluegrass and old time music fans a chance to visit and reminisce with Carter Stanley. Reid, a three-time winner of the IBMA award for Best Liner Notes, has had a long career as a record producer, historian, researcher and writer. Now he has turned his passion into writing and performing this must see dramatic presentation. You’ll spend a memorable evening with Reid as he brings life to the events from the life and times of Carter Stanley.
Hiroya Tsukamoto
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a one of a kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after. In 1994, Hiroya entered The Osaka University and while at college in Japan, Hiroya was introduced to a musical and social movement in South America called Nueva Cancion headed by musical legends such as Victor Jara and Violeta Parra. In 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States. In 2004, Hiroya completed his debut album “The Other Side of the World” with his band INTEROCEANICO. His composition “El Otro Lado del Mundo” was nominated as the finalist of The USA Songwriting Competition 2004, as was “Samba de Siempre” in 2005. In 2006, his original “Seventh Night” was the finalist of International Acoustic Music Award competition. Hiroya released his second album entitled “Confluencia” in 2006 and the third album”Where the River Shines” in 2008. Hiroya has been leading concerts with INTEROCEANICO including several appearances at Blue Note in New York, He has also performed with Esperanza Spalding, Marta Gomez, Kendrick Scott (The Crusadors), Pete Kennedy (The Kennedys) and Dave Maxwell (Muddy Waters Band). Hiroya’s most recent album is “Heartland” which was released in August 2012 from 333discs. In October 2012, Hiroya was featured during four days of live performances on Japan Public TV (NHK) program “El Mundo.”
Jesus Fest
Faith based street festival with food, free movies, music, speakers, entertainment, and children's activities. For more info please call 304-838-9966 or visit their website at www.jesusfestwv.org
Appalachian Showcase Concert
Shepherd University will be hosting the 39th annual Appalachian Studies Association conference from March 18-20. Nearby 1,000 scholars, educators, students, activists, and learners will come together in Shepherdstown to celebrate our region. As part of the conference, we will present a special showcase concert for the community and visitors featuring John Lilly and Blue Yonder, Appalachian dance, storytelling and much more.
Dusquesne University Taburitzans
Get ready for a two-hour journey through the cultures of Eastern Europe filled with colorful costumes, live music, and spectacular dances. Now celebrating 79 years, the Duquesne Universty Tamburitzans are the longest-running multicultural ensemble in the United States. More than a dozen languages, more than 200 costumes, and nearly 50 instruments are featured in every show.
The Hoppers in AMT’s Southern Gospel Series
The traditional Southern Gospel sound of the Hoppers has made them one of Gospel music’s most acclaimed and awarded family recording groups. This family is a favorite at AMT, having sold out every time they’ve appeared on the AMT stage. For handicap accessible seating, please call our box office at 800-943-3670. Seats marked with FC before the seat number are padded folding chairs. Visit our website or call 304-630-3040 for tickets or vacation packages.
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in AMT’s Bluegrass Concert Series
When it comes to traditional bluegrass music, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are the real deal. He is a legend in the bluegrass music world, and has become a real favorite at AMT. With nearly 40 albums to their credit, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver have multiple Grammy, Dove, ICM, IBMA and SPBGMA Award nominations, and are 7-time winners of IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year. For handicap accessible seating, please call our box office at 800-943-3670. Seats marked with FC before the seat number are padded folding chairs. Visit our website or call 304.630.3040 for tickets or vacation packages.
Opening Weekend Party: Live Music, Fling Golf, May Day Dance
Join us Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1 for a weekend loaded with special events, favorite meals and a great rate package! Weekend Highlights Include: A Friday night front porch concert (Robbie Limon), fling golf, a Saturday BBQ chicken cook out on the Hill and more! Be the first to try a new way to enjoy Capon’s prep course! We will be introducing the latest and greatest recreational activity at Capon: Fling Golf! Come up to the prep course Saturday morning for an introduction and demonstration of this “lacrosse meets golf” game. Then play in our first best “fling golf” tourney! *BONUS: If you really want to be the first official guests of our 2016 season, add on Thursday night, April 28th, and feast on our first steak dinner on the Hill and enjoy a special Bingo Bash under the stars.
Eh440 Brings Fresh Harmony to the Chuck Mathena Center
Eh440 at the Chuck Mathena Center on Friday, March 18 at 7pm. Tickets are $20.00 and are on sale now at www.chuckmathenacenter.org or by calling 304 425-5128. You can visit the Box Office M-F 9am-5pm. Eh440, the Canadian acapella group, brings their sassy, fresh, urban acapella harmonies to the Chuck Mathena Center on Friday, March 18 at 7pm. Using just their voices, this Toronto-based group has wowed audiences across the US, Canada and Europe. Eh440 is a mix of five talented people from five very different backgrounds and together they form an "unforgettable combination of crazy beatboxing, killer harmonies and fresh, urban, R&B influenced compositions." Do not miss the fabulous, fun and exciting vocal performance!
First Saturday Concert at GVBC
Enjoy delicious food brought to you by The Market. The Jar Movers will go on at 6pm. Pair this with some great refreshing beer and have yourself a rockin' good time! $1 off pints, $3 off growler fills, $5 220z bottles of any kind, $25 Wild & Wonderful 22oz bottle cases (you can mix and match styles to custom make your case of 12).
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute multimedia presentation (part history and part musical analysis) spanning the full 1960s: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, continuing through Beatlemania, and concluding with Abbey Road. The program will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members. The presenter, Aaron Krerowicz is the country’s only full-time professional Beatles scholar. He won a research grant through the University of Hartford in November 2011 to study the band and since has presented his findings through more than one hundred presentations. Aaron's first Beatles book, “The Beatles & The Avant-Garde,” was published in late 2014; his second, “The Beatles: Band of the Sixties,” was released as a Kindle ebook in April 2015; and third, “From The Shadow of JFK: The Rise of Beatlemania in America,” was released in early June 2015. For more information visit his website at www.AaronKrerowicz.com. A performance by Charleston' premier Beatles Tribute Band Rubber Soul will follow the presentation. Light refreshments will be served and a book called "All the Beatles Songs" by Steve Turner will be raffled off.
John Williams: All the Blockbusters!
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents John Williams: All the Blockbusters! All your favorite movie scores come alive, be prepared for John William' greatest hits including Star Wars, Jurassic Park Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and more!
Creators Talk w/ Larry Groce “The Making of Mountain Stage- A Personal View”
Now in its 33rd year, Mountain Stage co-founder/producer and host, Larry Groce, will discuss the role of producer as creator. From the origin story to how the internationally distributed radio show is put together – how decisions are made to how it has survived - will be covered in Larry’s personal reflection.
The Woody Hawley Concert Series – Bob Malone
If you like Dr. John, Leon Russell, and the Neville brothers, then you are going to love Bob Malone. “Bob Malone doesn’t just accompany himself on piano. He supports his singing with pulsating, roaring, keyboard work that grabs you and shakes you until you cry for mercy “ – Keyboard Magazine. A little bit of blues, a little bit of rock n’ roll, a little bit New Orleans R & B and a whole lot of fun, with 8 albums to his credit the featured keyboard player for the John Fogerty Band takes center stage to strut his stuff in a special night of blues music at the Woody Hawley Concert Series.
Pickin’ in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival. August 2 - 6, 2016 featuring 25 bands over five days. Doyle Lawson, Balsam Range, Ronnie Reno, The Boxcars, The Gibson Brothers, IIIrd Tyme Out, The Grascals, LRB, The Spinney Brothers, Junior Sisk, Leroy Troy, and many, many more. Full Service & non service Camping available. 304-478-3515 Advance tickets go off sale July 4th, So Hurry!!
Free Outdoor Concert : The Allies
Allies are a six-piece classic rock group who have been performing in the area for over 20 years in various forms. With members spread across five counties, Allies have gained friends and fans across north central West Virginia. Allies enjoy playing a broad scope of classic tunes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s; from Martha and the Vandella’s “Heat Wave” to Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” to Jackson Browne’s “Somebody’s Baby”, Allies will have you rockin’ and dancin’ all evening.
Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival
The Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival (MOVMCF) is a free annual festival which encourages the appreciation and recognition of community diversity through entertainment, cuisine, education, and artistic expression of all cultures. It celebrates diversity with a smorgasbord of artists and performers. The goal of the MOVMCF is to highlight a variety of cultural and ethnic groups, showcasing artistic performances of traditional music and dance. This year’s three-day event is June 15-17th, 2018, at Parkersburg (WV) City Park. The audience sits in the open air to watch the performers on a covered outdoor main stage. The event features traditional and contemporary music and dance performances of varying artistic, cultural, and ethnic traditions, all featured on a main stage. In addition to live performances, the festival features strolling artists, a variety of ethnic food vendors, traditional crafters and demonstrations, and a special Children’s Activity Center.
WVSO Presents: Orchestral Sweets
Part of FestivALL FALL, Orchestral Sweets in Charleston will also have the Pre-Concert Talk with Maestro Grant Cooper at 7 p.m. and a special sweet treat event at 7:30 p.m. with local businesses including Cakes by Appointment, Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream, Embassy Suites, and Sarah’s Bakery providing complimentary scrumptious desserts in the Grand Lobby! Schedule: 7:00 pm - Pre-Concert Talk 7:30 pm - Complimentary Dessert Reception 8:00 pm - Concert Program: Respighi: The Birds Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin Hahn: Le Bal de Beatrice d’Este Mozart: Symphony No. 40
Carnegie Hall Presents Martin Sexton
Closing the 2015-2016 Mainstage Performance Season is Martin Sexton! Remember that mix tape your friend made you way back when...the one that's etched in your soul? Martin Sexton's concert is that musical cross-country trip, blazing through all territories of style, as you cruise through time and place...a charm bracelet of gems strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls his "soul marinated voice." Mainstage Lounge Host: Country Road Realty, LLC - Concert ticket holders may enjoy food and beverage before the show and at Intermission for only $5. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door. Entry limited to 100 people.
Carnegie Hall Presents Aaron Diehl
In an era revolving around celebrity hype and mediocre entertainment, Columbus, Ohio native Aaron Diehl seeks to stand out as an artist in his generation to exemplify excellence, sophistication, and a fluency in the American musical vernacular. The 2011 Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association, Diehl has been hailed by the New York Times as "a smart young pianist with a fastidious grasp of Jazz traditions." He is committed to unearthing the treasures of a musical aesthetic through collaborative efforts with musicians across generations. In 2002, Diehl was a finalist in Jazz at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington competition, where he was awarded "Outstanding Soloist." The following year, he was invited to tour with the Wynton Marsalis Septet on their European tour. Immediately following, he attended the Juilliard School where he studied with Kenny Barron, Oxana Yablonskaya and Eric Reed. He was awarded the Martin E. Sehgal Award in 2004. Diehl is currently the Artistic Director of the Catskill Jazz Factory, an organization dedicated to enhancing community development by means of America's original art form. Mainstage Lounge Host: The Carnegie Hall Guild - Concert ticket holders may enjoy food and beverage before the show and at Intermission for only $5. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door. Entry limited to 100 people. This engagement of Aaron Diehl is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Carnegie Hall Presents Eric Bibb
This performance is the 2015-2016 Carnegie Hall Members' Show. Become a member of the Hall and get one free ticket per membership. Valid this show only. Call or stop by the Box Office to make your reservation. As the godson of Paul Robeson, the nephew of John Lewis, and the son of Leon Bibb, Eric Bibb was raised in an environment where music mattered crucially. He brings that same intensity, along with what the Dayton Daily News calls "grace, elegance and gentleness," to the concert stage as a mature and increasingly popular performer. Eric's breakout performance at the London Blues Festival thrust him into the front ranks among blues and songwriting circles in Europe, where he has lived for most of his adult life. In recent years, North American audiences too have experienced his "stripped-down acoustic blues that quietly rocks the soul" (FMQB). He is equally at home at jazz festivals (San Francisco, Montreal), blues festivals (Poconos, Cognac), world music festivals (Chicago), folk festivals (Philadelphia, Edmonton,Vancouver), and performing arts venues (Skirball Center, University of Vermont, University of Michigan). A performance by Eric Bibb is an enriching experience, both musically and spiritually. His music, like his personality, is intimate, assured and passionate. Mainstage Lounge Host: The French Goat - Concert ticket holders may enjoy food and beverage before the show and at Intermission for only $5. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door. Entry limited to 100 people.
Carnegie Hall Presents the WV Symphony Orchestra – “Home for the Holidays”
A holiday tradition in the Greenbrier Valley. Hear your favorite holiday music complete with the special touches and unique arrangements only Maestro Cooper and the WVSO can provide. Always a favorite, "Home for the Holidays" is an unforgettable celebration of the season. Mainstage Lounge Host: Carnegie Hall Foundation - Concert ticket holders may enjoy food and beverage before the show and at Intermission for only $5. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door. Entry limited to 100 people.
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame
The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame’s sixth induction ceremony will take place October 24 at The Culture Center Theater in Charleston and will be broadcast live throughout the state by WV Public Broadcasting. The Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony is a featured event of FestivAll Fall. General admission tickets are $60 in advance; $75 at the door.
Hops & Heat
Join us at the inaugural Hops & Heat craft beer fest and chili cook-off for some art, chili, & cheers. Over 30 craft beers from 11 Appalachian breweries will be on hand with 14 chili cooks and Bazaar artisans and food vendors!