CharCon
CharCon is THE West Virginia Gaming Convention. For 2017 CharCon is moving to the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia. The Clay Center is an awesome modern facility located in downtown Charleston WV. Hosting a great performance hall, an art museum, a science discovery center and much more, the Clay Center is a great facility and community partner. -A small sampling of activities -The Premier Board Game Tournament -Play to Win Board Games! -Board game library – Each year the Appalachian Gamers bring games to the convention for use by other attendees. There is also plenty of space for open gaming so bring your favorite game, find some players and get your game on! -RPGs – There will be a variety of RPGs at this year’s convention. We have game masters running D&D 4th Edition, Pathfinder, Confluence, mystery, Superhero events and many others. -Miniatures – Flames of War, Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Fantasy, Aerodrome, Sailpower, Kings of War and many more events will be available for play at this year’s convention. Change is always hard and this will be no exception. There will be adjustments and alterations, but when the dust settles, we are confident everyone will be happy with the results. We are thrilled with the opportunities and hope you are as well. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!
WTSQ The Status Quo 2nd Anniversary Party
Acts: Fletcher’s Grove The Company Stores The M.F.B. Static Fur Tony Harrah & The Putnam Prohibition Sasha Colette Tim Browning & The Widowmakers After Party held @ The Monkey Barrel After Party admission and one complimentary drink by presenting your WTSQ 2nd Anniversary wrist band After Party Acts: Mick Wiseman Lee Turley Tim Hoover Salty Crankbait Veil ADMISSION: Advance ticket $20; at the door $25 Visit the website to order tickets.
Live on the Levee with Split Nixon and No Pretty Pictures
Headliner: Split Nixon Formed in the spring of 2002 from Ashland Kentucky, this band of brothers with a thirst for musical success and a strong willingness to blaze the path, Split Nixon began it's journey. Countless rehearsals and studio sessions led to the self titled freshman album completed early in 2004. After it's release, Split Nixon would begin playing numerous regional shows throughout Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. The band quickly gathered a legion of fans in the area and also attracted the attention of many local radio stations. Shortly after, the band signed a management deal with Ameritone Entertainment from Los Angelos, CA This led to national tours with platinum selling acts such as Saliva and Theory of a Deadman. To date, Split Nixon has shared the stage with countless national acts such as the above mentioned, Shinedown, Soil, Hell Yeah, Black Stone Cherry, Seven Mary Three, Hale Storm, Bobaflex, Ra and many many others. Currently, the band just released a second album entitled "unbreakable" which is now available for sale. Check it out and let us know what you think......Split Nixon Rocks!! Opener: No Pretty Pictures Since the beginning, we have wanted to bring an original sound to the table. In a scene replete with bluegrass, Americana, jam bands and singer-songwriters (which are all wonderful genres in and of themselves), we wish to stand out. With influences anywhere from Rush to Thrice to Dave Matthews Band or This Town Needs Guns, CAKE, Minus the Bear, Why?, you name it! We like to touch on as many bases as we can.
Rockin’ the River
Set on the beautiful riverside landing at The Barge Restaurant in Charleston, Rockin' The River is a day long event filled with live bands and DJs, awesome food and drinks, games, and more. Music Lineup: The Company Stores Ona Beggar's Clan Tim Browning and The Widowmakers more TBA!
Mountain Stage featuring Martin Sexton Trio
The Martin Sexton Trio & more perform on Mountain Stage Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Culture Center Theater, Charleston, West Virginia.
West Virginia Symphony presents “Handpicked: A Season of Firsts”
ALL-AMERICAN OPENING NIGHT Bernstein: Candide Overture Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F with Alexandre Moutouzkine, piano Copland: Symphony No. 3
Believe Festival 17 with Newsboys, Danny Gokey and Family Force 5
Hot Christian music artists Newsboys, Danny Gokey and Family Force 5 bring contemporary inspirational music to Charleston.
American Cornhole Organization West Virginia Major #1
American Cornhole Organization West Virginia Major #1 is scheduled for Charleston Sept. 1-2, 2017. BASIC SCHEDULE: Friday Sept. 1, 2017 Gates Open at 11 a.m. Slyder Cup starts at 1 p.m. Juniors, Womens, Seniors Divisions start at 6 p.m. Saturday September 2, 2017 Gates Open at 8:30 a.m. World Singles Division begins at 10 a.m. World Doubles Division begins after singles around 4 p.m. Check the website for updates.
Mountain Stage featuring Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm and Luther Dickenson
Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm, Luther Dickenson & more perform on Mountain Stage Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the Culture Center Theater, Charleston, West Virginia.
Mrs. International Pageant
The International Pageant system has been developed to promote today's married women, their accomplishments, and commitment to family and marriage. Around the world women are finding this system to be the opportunity to work with their husband and family to become positive role models. Being the premiere pageant for married women has given Mrs. International® a chance to open doors for married women around the world. The event will give each contestant the opportunity to learn about customs and family life in other countries, along with the chance to share her beliefs and make new friends during the entire week of activities leading up to two exciting evenings of competition.
Multifest
Multifest has celebrated diversity in Charleston for 28 years. This year's event includes confirmed guests the Bob Thompson Band, MLK Mass Choir, and national recording artist NEXT.
Miss International Pageant
The International Pageant system has been developed to promote today's young women and their accomplishments. Around the world women are finding this system to be the opportunity to work with others to become positive role models. Being the premiere pageant for young women has given Miss International® a chance to open doors for all women around the world. The event will give each contestant the opportunity to learn about customs and family life in other countries, along with the chance to share her beliefs and make new friends during the entire week of activities leading up to two exciting evenings of competition.
Miss Teen International Pageant
The Miss Teen International® Pageant system has been developed to promote today's teens, ages 13-18, and their accomplishments. Around the world women are finding this system to be the opportunity to work with others to become positive role models. Being the premiere pageant for young women has given Miss Teen International® a chance to open doors for all teenage women around the world. The event will give each contestant the opportunity to learn about customs and family life in other countries along with the chance to share her beliefs and make plenty of new friends during the entire week of activities leading up to two exciting nights of competition. Prizes and scholarships will be awarded to the winning contestant.
Mountain Stage featuring St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Mac McAnally, The Wild Reeds, and Chastity Brown
St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Mac McAnally, The Wild Reeds, Chastity Brown & more perform on Mountain Stage Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Culture Center Theater, Charleston, West Virginia. Visit the website to order tickets.
Mountain Stage featuring Okkervil River, Mokoomba, Curtis McMurtry, and David Amram
Okkervil River, Mokoomba, Curtis McMurtry, David Amram and more perform on Mountain Stage Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the Culture Center Theater, Charleston, West Virginia. Visit the website to order tickets.
Charleston Team Cycling Classic
The inaugural Charleston Team Cycling Classic will be truly one of a kind. Teams of three cyclists will compete over two days in three disciplines to decide an overall winner. Each stage will award points to cyclists for their finish placing in that event (the Team Time Trial will award 1, 2, and 3 points to the first place team so it isn't weighted more than other events). A podium sweep would earn 1, 2, and 3 points for a team total of 6 points for that event. At the end of three events, the lowest cumulative team points total wins. In the event of a tie, the Team Time Trial results will be the first tie-breaker (there will be more, but it's highly unlikely we'll need them). This race won't be over until the last finish line is crossed! It's your chance to stand on the podium of a stage race with your two best teammates. Visit the website to register.
Mountain Stage featuring Steve Earle and the Dukes
Enjoy the musical stylings of Steve Earle & the Dukes, The Mastersons, The Sherman Holmes Project and more on Mountain Stage, July 16, 2017, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia. Visit the link to order tickets.
Capitol Market On Tap
ON TAP! Beer Tasting at Capitol Market. Craft beers, food features, live music and good times! Visit Capitolmarket.net for tickets. 6-9pm (VIP’s 5pm)
3rd Annual Kegs 4 K9s
Kegs 4 K9s is KCHA’s signature brew festival! Bring a lawn chair and hang out! Enjoy craft beer and traditional beer, unique merchandise and music! Order your ticket here. General Admission: $35 advance / $40 at the door; Three 16-ounce beers. VIP: $50 advance; One hour early access; VIP tent access; Three 16-ounce beers; Event t-shirt. Click the link to order tickets.nd
Live on the Levee – Whiskey Daredevils with Of the Dell
Opening act Of the Dell begins the night with "young, restless and useless rock N roll created by four rough, rowdy and semi conscious West Virginia natives." Headliner Whiskey Daredevils closes the show with a combination of equal parts classic country, punk rock, and 60s garage.
Court Street Live! featuring Beggars Clan
Before you go to Live on the Levee, check out Court Street Live! The June 30 show features Beggars Clan.
Good Grand Prix
Teams of four people (18-years and older) will be racing in relay heats on a blocked-off section of Hale Street. One team member will ride, while another helps push, guide and / or steer toward the handoff with waiting team members who will finish the heat in the same fashion. While motorized vehicles are not allowed, teams can use children's tricycles, bicycles (no larger than 18") Big Wheels, or create their own "anything rolls" contraption to compete. Helmets are required and part of the fun. Team entry fee is $60 (with pre-registration). Teams supply their own contraption for the event, one "vehicle" per team. Awards given for fastest two teams; best team t-shirt; best team helmet and best decorated "vehicle." Teams may also choose to donate their bikes, trikes or Big Wheels to Goodwill Industries KV following the event. Ticketing: Team entry fee - $60 per 4-person team (with preregistration) / $80 per 4-person team day of (if space allows). Visit website to register.
Live on the Levee – Landau Eugene Murphy Jr and The Carpenter Ants
The Carpenter Ants open this performance that is part of the FestivALL Charleston celebration. Landau Eugene Murphy Jr headlines this can't-miss concert.
Charleston Town Center Presents: Court Street Live!
Before you go to Live on the Levee, check out Court Street Live! The June 23 show features Rubber Soul. Performance occurs outside on the Court Street side of the Town Center.
Dance Gala featuring Taylor 2
The Paul Taylor Dance Company is one of the world’s most sought after and respected ensembles in the world. The smaller six-member Taylor 2 was established in 1993 to ensure that Mr. Taylor’s works could be seen by audiences all over the world without regard to economic or logistical limitations. Their engagements are flexible and customized to meet the needs of the area. Mr. Taylor’s works are performed by companies throughout the world that include the Royal Danish Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, Miami City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Paul Taylor is one of the most accomplished artists that this country has ever produced. His choreography is hailed for it’s musicality. He has set works to an eclectic mix of music that varies from classical symphonies to scores from Ragtime and Tin Pan Alley. Mr. Taylor has received nearly every important honor given to artists in the United States and his companies continue to inspire dancers and choreographers everywhere. Critics and audiences cheer the athleticism, humor and range of emotions found in Mr. Taylor's work. West Virginia companies, The Charleston Ballet, under the direction of Kim Pauley, and River City Youth Ballet Ensemble, under the direction of Michelle Raider, will also perform. Tickets: $22 available at Clay Center box office (304-561-3570) and online; tickets also available at Charleston Ballet and River City Youth Ballet studios in advance or at the door 1 hour prior to show time.
StreetWorks Art Auction
Up to 40 local artists will create pieces of art inspired by the theme “Nevertheless, She Persisted: Celebrating Achievements of Women”. During the event, all original pieces will be auctioned off by our favorite auctioneer Viki Williams, a.k.a. Ted Brightwell, who creates a one of a kind auction experience. Each piece will be digitally placed on the StreetWorks signs down Washington Street, continuing the goal of creating a mile-long art gallery on Charleston’s East End. Music provided by the Bark-o-Loungers.
BB Riverboats FestivALL Sightseeing Cruises
See Charleston from the deck of the River Queen! Sightseeing Cruises scheduled June 21-24. Cost $20 adults; $15 children ages 4-12. http://charlestonwv.com/event/2017/6/21/bb-riverboats-festivall-sightseeing-cruises.aspx
West Virginia’s 154th Birthday Celebration
Stop by and sign the state's birthday card! West Virginia Day celebration at the Culture Center complete with youth activities, cake-cutting ceremony with birthday cupcakes and refreshments for visitors. Limited edition Blenko glassware will be on sale along with a presentation by Thorny Lieberman, author and architectural photographer.
2nd Annual Farm-to-Table Dinner at The Wild Ramp
We are extremely excited to share with everyone that once again, we will be lining 14th Street West with tables and chairs to enjoy a local feast with our friends and neighbors. The Wild Ramp’s Annual Farm to Table Dinner has been scheduled for Saturday, September 30th, 2017. Social hour begins at 5 pm and dinner will be served at 6 pm. There will be delicious local food, great music from Moonshine Crossing, and wonderful company in the heart of Old Central City once again as we bring everyone together for our annual dinner. Sponsors include Cabell Huntington Hospital.
1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is a holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally the emancipation of African slaves throughout the Confederate South on June 19. The word Juneteenth derives from a combination of “June” and “nineteenth. The Juneteenth event is a free outdoor event for the public presented by the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA). This Juneteenth celebration features headliner Step Afrika! This electrifying dance company from Washington, DC promotes an appreciation for stepping as a contemporary dance genre and its use as an educational, motivational and healthy tool for young people. Juneteenth also features live entertainment from Unity in the Community Choir, MLK Male Chorus, Mrs. Jean English from Harlem Heights, spoken word by Ms. Crystal Good & Mrs. Janet Williams, Live DJ Woody Woods from 98.7 the Beat, games and much more. This event is free and open to the public.
Summer Camps – Performing Arts Camp with Alban Arts
Performing Arts Camp 1 with Alban Arts Ages 6-11 $150 family plus and premium members; $175 non-members Performing Arts Camp 2 with Alban Arts Ages 12-17 $150 family plus and premium members; $175 non-members The Clay Center and The Alban Arts Center have teamed up again to offer an exciting, performance based performing arts camp! Campers ages 6-11 and 12-17 will perfect their acting, singing, dance and technical skills with the local, professional artists from The Alban. The final day of camp we will produce scenes, monologues and song and dance numbers on the Clay Center’s beautiful Maier stage!
Italiano! Italian Festival
A celebration of West Virginia's Italian-American heritage, the festival will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 on 4th Avenue between 8th and 10th streets.We will honor this rich heritage and the many Italian Americans that contribute to our local community to this day. Our celebration will focus on all things Italian—food, music, colors, FUN Returning to downtown Huntington in a flurry of red, white and green, the festival will be punctuated by the tastes of the area's Italian cuisine, live music, street performers and children's activities. For more information. please call (304) 523-6029.
The Mayor’s Concert featuring Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Take part in the Mayor’s Concert in this live musical event co-presented with FestivAll. General Admission for adults and children: $48.50. Prices are subject to variation.
Art After Dark
Recurring after-party following Charleston's ArtWalk.
Purple Rain: A Legend’s Birthday Celebration
Party like it's 1999 in honor of Prince's birthday! General admission tickets for adults and children: $10 Celebrate the legendary Prince in the Caperton Planetarium and Theater by watching the iconic and Academy Award winning film, Purple Rain. The fun begins at 6:30 in the Juliet Art Museum with a special musical tribute to Prince by DJ Anthony Lewis! A full cash bar will be available with a featured “purple rain cocktail” in honor of the celebration!
Live from Space: The Bowie Songbook
Join local musicians Mark Scarpelli and Ryan Hardiman for an homage to the legendary David Bowie. General Admission tickets for adults and children: $20
Art: The Truly Experimental Science (A Workshop with Patte Loper)
This workshop invites participants of all ages to use a mix of art materials and found objects – along with imagination and courage to make ‘experimental science’ by constructing science-fiction based sculptural objects. General Admission for adults and children: $5
Choose Your Own Adventure Family Fun Day!
Explore a world of art and science! A variety of demonstrations including: lycopodium fireball demonstrations, large bubbles, viscosity painting, sidewalk chalk art, artist and scientist hat designs, and so much more! Adult tickets: $9 Children tickets: $7.50 Members: FREE
Laser Pink FLoyd (Dark Side of the Moon and the Wall)
General Admission for adult and children: $10
Laser Lights in the Caperton Planetarium – Laser POP!
Pop and Top 40 sensations with brand new laser light features! General Admission for adults and children: $10
Barboursville Buckle Series
H&H Ranch and Rodeo is bringing the show on the road for the first rodeo since 1999 to be held at the Barboursville Park. This is a 5 month Buckle Series on the national circuit where riders will compete for cash and the buckle. The Barboursville Buckle Series is sponsored by Cabell Huntington Hospital and events included will be bull riding, team roping, steer riding, barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, cowgirl break away, and mutton busting. A pig roast will be set up and food available for purchasing at each event as well as beverages of all sorts. Admission is free for children 5 and under. $5 for ages 6-16 and $10 for adults. This event will happen rain or shine and you are going to want to come early to get a great spot! Parking will be available at the soccer field and tractor rides available for getting to the ring. Hope to see everyone there for this exciting event!
Barboursville Buckle Series
This is final rodeo in the buckle series of 2017 and the award ceremony for the best riders of the summer.
Barboursville Buckle Series
This is the fourth of five rodeos at the Barboursville Park. Children 5 and up are free; Ages 6-16 are $5; and adults are $10.
Barboursville Buckle Series
This is the second of five rodeos at the Barboursville Park. Children 5 and up are free; Ages 6-16 are $5; and adults are $10.
Barboursville Buckle Series
This is the second of five rodeos at the Barboursville Park. Children 5 and under are free; Ages 6-16 are $5; and adults are $10.
WV Symphony presents The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky's classic ballet. Details TBA.
WV Symphony presents The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky's classic ballet. Details TBA.
WV Symphony presents Home for the Holidays
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents their annual "Home for the Holidays" concert at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
FestivALT
Nationally touring bands The David Mayfield Parade, Seratones and a special guest will rock out the Schoenbaum Stage. The David Mayfield Parade headlines the evening with his impressive display of pickin' and singing as he combines his rugged Americana tunes with a touch of vaudeville flair, and the Seratones will light up the stage with their feisty southern rock tunes unfluenced by their Louisiana home. Join us at Haddad Riverfront Park for a night of FREE live music.Enjoy this FestivALL experience from the water or land as you watch the Levee become a work of art! Expect to see FestivALL characters dancing throughout the crowd and additional artful activities on the levee and boulevard. Local food vendors & trucks will line the Kanawha Boulevard and beverages will be available for purchase. Info at :http://festivallcharleston.com/events/preview-weekend-festivalt
Live on the Levee
Moses Auto Group Live on the Levee will kick-off summer festivities in #CWV during FestivALL's Preview Weekend. The M.F.B. out of Huntington, W.V. and DeRobert & The Half Truths will groove you into summer with their funktastic tunes at the first event of FestivALL's Preview Weekend, which is also Live on the Levee's first concert of the season. This FREE friday night concert series welcomes ALL to enjoy local, regional and national acts at Haddad River Front Park. The Schoenbaum Stage will come to life with live music that can be seen & heard from land or water. Food & Beverage vendors will also line the Kanawha Boulevard, featuring many local restaurants. 6:30pm- THE M.F.B. 7:30pm- DeRobert & the Half Truths The Moses Auto Group Live on the Levee takes place every Friday from May 26 – September 1, 2017. For more info, please visit festivallcharleston.com/events or http://liveontheleveecharleston.com/
West Virginia Food Truck Festival
A one-of-a-kind event with a select group of WV food trucks and some of WV's most entertaining musicians. Get ready to chow down, rock out, relax, and have fun.
Once Upon A Time Princess Tea Party
For children ages infant to 12. Come visit with the princesses for a morning. Refreshments, pictures, activities, and more. Call 304-562-0518 ext 103 for more information.
Downtown Streetfest
Head down to Capitol Street for Downtown Streetfest block party Saturday, Sept. 23. Meet up with friends and family between 4:30 and 9 p.m. for live music, food and drinks, kid's activities, pop-up shops and much more. Grab a bite to eat at your favorite downtown establishments and listen to some live music. Downtown Streetfest is sponsored by City National Bank, along with sponsorship support from the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Kanawha County Public Library and Tony the Tailor.
Alan Jackson Honky Tonk Highway Tour w/ special guest Lee Ann Womack
Country superstar Alan Jackson brings his 2017 tour to the Civic Center in Charleston, WV on Friday, September 22. Multi-platinum singer Lee Ann Womack will be the special guest. Tickets went on sale Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m. EST. Tickets and information are available at Charleston Civic Center ticket office, Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 and by visiting www.alanjackson.com, where you can find information about Alan, his tour schedule, music and more. VIP tickets and packages are also available. Alan Jackson’s concerts find the country icon performing hits that have gained him legions of longtime fans, songs that continue to draw new crowds as a younger generation discover his music. Jackson’s repertoire withstands the test of time; it has impacted a field of artists who cite Jackson as an influence. Fans will hear the songs they love from the man who wrote them and made them famous, including his debut hit, “Here in The Real World”…signature songs such as “Chattahoochee,” “Drive” and “Gone Country”…party anthems “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and “Good Time”…and many, many more. Special guest Lee Ann Womack joins Jackson for his West Virginia show.
Downtown Streetfest
Head down to Capitol Street for the Downtown Streetfest block party Saturday, Aug. 26. Meet up with friends and family between 4:30 and 9 p.m. for live music, food and drinks, kid's activities, pop-up shops and much more. Grab a bite to eat at your favorite downtown establishments and listen to some live music. The event coincides with the Kanawha River Navy annual Funeral Parade. The parade will kickoff at 5 p.m. on the corner of Kanawha Boulevard and Capitol Street and parade through to Downtown Streetfest. Downtown Streetfest is sponsored by City National Bank, along with sponsorship support from the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Kanawha County Public Library and Tony the Tailor. Downtown Streetfest block parties are also scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 23.
Downtown Street Fest
Head down to Capitol Street for Downtown Streetfest block party Saturday, July 22. Meet up with friends and family between 4:30 and 9 p.m. for live music, food and drinks, kid's activities, pop-up shops and much more. Grab a bite to eat at your favorite downtown establishments and listen to some live music. This event coincides with the Glow Run 5K, an all-age run that will light up the downtown street. The race starts at 9 p.m. during Downtown Streetfest, with runners and walkers decked out in glow sticks and neon. Downtown Streetfest is sponsored by City National Bank, along with sponsorship support from the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Kanawha County Public Library and Tony the Tailor. Downtown Streetfest block parties are also scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 23.
Go to Hale Block Party
The Charleston Area Alliance will present Go to Hale, a FestivALL event, 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017 along Hale Street, between Virginia and Quarrier Streets and between Quarrier and Lee Streets. Complimenting the already popular Capitol Street Art Fair, Children's Art Fair and Kanawha County Public Library Street Fair, Go to Hale is a block party with live music, drinks and pop-up shops. Go to Hale is sponsored by Brewer Fire. Go to Hale will serve as the kick-off for the Downtown Open pop-up putt-putt golf course located on sidewalks and green spaces throughout downtown. Each of the course holes is sponsored by local businesses who have worked to finish and personalize the miniature golf platforms with décor and obstacles prior to the event.
3rd Annual Kanawha Valley Regional Disc Golf
Current PDGA membership is required to register for this tournament. Must have minimum of 4 per division in order to establish division. Players pack sponsored by Innova Disc Golf, which includes your pick of 4 discs (1 DX,1 Pro, 1 Star, and 1 Champion). Also includes dry-fit shirt (Monogram plus), mini, and additional Gateway disc. Lunch provided on Saturday at church for all players. Host hotel is Holiday Inn Express Group Block: Kanawha Valley PDGA Regional Group Code PDG Group Rate: $99.00 -- Includes hot-buffet breakfast, ground-level parking, and high-speed Internet. Book By: June 1 – to receive the special group rate and while rooms are available. Call: 855-729-5133.
Sips & Sweets
Two ticket options are available for attendees. 300 General Admission tickets are available for $30 per ticket, which includes a branded wine glass, wine samples, wine tickets, and unlimited sweets samples while they last. Non-drinker tickets are purchasable, limited quantity of 100, for $20 and are only available online. Non-drinker tickets include access to live music and unlimited sweets while they last. Purchase tickets here or at the Kanawha City and West Side Drug Emporium locations.
Arti Gras presents Main Street Masquerade
Arti Gras is the showcase of our fair city’s thriving and incredibly vibrant art scene. Brought to you by The Albans Arts Center, local galleries, the business community, local artists, and art lovers as well. Arti Gras presents Main Street Masquerade: Art Auction, Music, Hors d’oeuvres, Wine & More. Cost: $35 each, $60 a couple.
ArtWalk
Typically held the third Thursday of each month, participating shops and organizations extend their hours for browsing, shopping and mingling. Attendees can stroll along at their own pace, dip in and out of stores and stop off along the way for a bite to eat at a downtown restaurant. This well-loved family-friendly event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. and attracts art aficionados as well as folks who just want to get out and try something new. For more information, visit www.artwalkcwv.com.
East End Yard Sale
Find new-to-you treasures as you stroll through the beautiful, historic East End neighborhood.
Osbra Eye Memorial Wildflower Walks
Hit the trails at Kanawha State Forest for the annual Osbra Eye Memorial Wildflower Walks. One of WV's premiere spring wildflower walks! Multiple hike and leaders. See wildflowers and trees in bloom and learn about the general ecology, insects, and herpetology of the forest. Event includes a Variety of Walks, including Wildflowers, Medicinal/Edible Plants, Trees, Beginning and Advanced Birding. (Be sure to bring a camera & binoculars!). There is also the option of a driving tour. Register at 8:30 a.m. at the swimming pool area. Adults $5; Students under 16, $2. Hot dogs, soft drinks, and cookies for sale. Door prizes, raffle. Walks 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
National Kids to Parks Day
Getting ready to spend the summer outside? Come spend a day at Wine Cellar Park as the City of Dunbar celebrates it's eighth annual Kids Day to the Parks, along with open fishing day. This year a few of the activities planned from 10am to 2pm for kids will include: a fishing competition for the first fish, scavenger hunt, disc golf, archery, BB gun safety, and making s'mores and hotdogs. Adults can enjoy free fishing at Lake Anderson on June 10th and the 11th. Plan on spending your time this summer at our beautiful parks.
The Annual Stand Against Racism Day Program Featuring: The Project on Racism Essay Contest
The MLK Commission, in conjunction with the YWCA Wheeling hosts annually, The Project on Racism Essay Contest that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while encouraging grades K-12 students’ creativity through essay writing. This year, first, second and third place winners will be recognized and the first place winners will read their essays. The celebration will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 3:30 PM in the Lower Rotunda of the State Capitol. Join Us and Take a Stand!
Vandalia Gathering
Enjoy traditional Appalachian music concerts and competitions, dancing, arts and crafts, foods and liars contest at this popular Memorial Day weekend event. Youth activities focus on culture and heritage; impromptu jam sessions dot the capitol grounds. The annual West Virginia Quilt Exhibition opens this weekend in the Great Hall of the Culture Center.
A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament
Join us for the 2017 A. James Manchin Marble Tournament in the Great Hall of the Culture Center. This tournament is open to all children ages 7 to 14 and is free to enter. Registration begins the day of the tournament at 11:30 a.m. Practice along with playing tips start at 12:30 p.m. and the tournament kicks off at 1:30 p.m. This event is presented in association with the West Virginia Marble Shooters Association.
Easter Carnival at the Capitol
Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite you to the annual Easter Carnival on the North Plaza of the State Capitol. There will be games, face painting, food vendors, door prizes at noon and photos with the Easter Bunny. It's free and open to the public.
“The Murderer Who Came to Dinner”- a Murder Mystery Masquerade
Test your detective skills during an evening of murder and mystery at The Murderer Who Came to Dinner'- a Murder Mystery Masquerade Saturday, April 8 from 7-10 p.m. at Marshall University's Don Morris Room, with entertainment by Murder and Merriment. Your ticket includes an elegant dinner catered by Sodexo America LLS and a chance to guess "Who done it?" during the interactive murder mystery for a grand prize trip for two aboard the Valley Gem Sternwheeler! Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items from local businesses including ACE adventure, Cass Scenic Railroad, Marshall Artists Series, and many more! Purchase your tickets today at Eventbrite.com. Single admission tickets are $45, couple admission $75, and group admission for a table of 8 for $225. For more information, contact Mikaela Keener at beherdcommunications@gmail.com.
SportsFEST Glow Run 5K
ADMISSION:$15/$20/$25 based on registration date. The night race course starts on Capitol Street and runs along Kanawha Boulevard and back. Entry Fees: March 4 - May 1, 2017 $15.00 May 2 - July 9, 2017 $20.00 Day of race and can not guarantee t-shirt $25.00 Kids 7-12 years of age $12.00 6 and under (no T-shirt) Free
Peppa Pig’s Live Surprise
Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig's Surprise and it’s coming to the Charleston Municipal Auditorium on Thursday, October 26th! It's a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George - they can't guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig's Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers! TICKET INFORMATION: Reserved tickets are $39.50, $49.50, $59.50 Tickets are available at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium Box Office and on-line at Ticketmaster.com.
WV Fit Expo
Attendees have the chance to discover new health and wellness products and services, supplements, healthy food services, equipment, apparel, witness live fitness competitions, and much more. This unprecedented event in WV will feature: International Powerlifting, League-Junior Cup, Intense Strongman, Corp-National Championship Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament, 5K Run More to come!!!
EVP Rocks the River
See elite athletes compete on the sand for top honors and have the chance to interact with the pros. The EVP® Beach Volleyball Tour’s primary aim is to support beach volleyball events that engage families, fans, athletes, students, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach.
Pro Watercross National Championship / SportsFEST
The Pro Watercross Tour is the featured national circuit for personal watercraft racing. The Tour brings together the best professional and amateur athletes in the sport, on the most beautiful beaches and venues in the U.S.A., and offering the most challenging and technical race courses in the world. Pro Watercross creates the biggest, best watercross racing show in the world. FRIDAY: Registration / Check-In: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | on site Friday Night Pre Pit Party: 8:00 p.m. | TBA SATURDAY: Late Registration/Check-in: 6:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | on site Pre-tech inspection: 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | entrance to the beach Rider's Meeting Role Call: 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | at the announcing tower Rider's Meeting: 8:30 a.m. Practice: 9:15 a.m. Racing: Following practice Pro Show: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (moto 1) Post Pro Show: Amateur racing continues (motos 1&2) Saturday Night Pit Party: 8:00 p.m. | Hidden Trails Motorsports at 702 Morris St, Charleston, WV. Make sure you have your wristband on for entry into the "Saturday Night Pit Party" SUNDAY: Rider's Meeting Role Call: 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | at the announcing tower Rider's Meeting: 8:30 a.m. Amateur Racing: 9:15 a.m. (moto 3) Pro Show: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (motos 1&2) Post Racing: Awards NOTE: Pole positions is determined randomly by the computer program.
Bend Area C.A.R.E./Budweiser Catfish Tournament
This is the 26th year for the largest catfish tournament on the Ohio River. Don't miss the weigh-in of huge catfish at 4pm at the Mason Park and Levy.
St. Albans Christmas Historic Homes Tour
Visit inside several historic homes, churches, and the C&O Railroad Depot. All of the properties will feature Christmas decorations and refreshments. The tour begins at the St. Albans Historical Society building at 404 Fourth Ave., adjacent to the C&O Depot. A shuttle will take visitors to the various properties and make a continuous loop, or you have the option to drive to each. Tickets are $10 for adults; students and children are free.
“A Veterans Salute to Rosie the Riveters”
The South Charleston Museum Foundation “D” St. Series presents: “A Veterans Salute to Rosie the Riveters” Sunday, November 13 at 4:00 pm LaBelle Theater 311 “D” St. So. Chas. Three authentic Rosie’s telling their stories Music: Pepper Fandango The Band Wagon Exhibiting artists: Robin White (grandmother was a Rosie) Anna Toler-Frazier Carrie Dawson Admission is $5 veterans and children free admission
West Virginia Pumpkin Festival
Since 1986 West Virginia Pumpkin Park in Milton has celebrated the glory of autumn and the harvest with the West Virginia
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.
2017 West Virginia Book Festival
Headlining this year’s event will be: Oct. 26: McCreight Lecture at Cultural Center - Azar Nafisi - 7:30 PM. Oct. 27: R. L. Stine, children's author - 7:30 PM Oct. 28 - West Virginia Authors: Sharyn McCrumb - 3:30 PM; Candance Nelson - 10 AM; Carter Taylor Seaton - 10 AM; Patricia Harman - 11:30 AM; Marc Harshman and Anna Egan Smucker - 1 PM. Oct. 28: Joe Hill - 11:30 AM; Nicola Yoon - 1 PM; Henry Winkler - 3 PM This year’s book festival will also play host to several workshops, the Kanawha County Public Library Annual Used Book Sale, the Marketplace with authors and book-related vendors, and the “Word Play” area for children."
Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival
The annual event will feature live music, food from local restaurants, artisan vendors, and specialty craft beer from West Virginia breweries and craft breweries across the US and from around the world. We’ll be updating our beer list as we get commitments from breweries. Check back often for the most up-to-date information! The festival will be held rain or shine and there will be no refunds. All attendees must have a ticket and must be 21 years or older. Small children can attend if they are carried by their parents at all times – no strollers will be allowed. We are excited to launch a smartphone app this year to help you navigate the festival and keep track of your favorite beers. Check back before the festival for the link to download.
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.
Arts & Crafts Mound Festival
The Annual Mound Festival will be held on Saturday, September 9th from 9AM to 5PM, in South Charleston Around the Mound on "D" Street. The Festival will have a wide assortment of West Virginia-made craft items, and there will be a few new attractions to the popular South Charleston event. The Festival usually have more than 100 vendors from across the state selling crafts and food. The Mound Festival is devoted to West Virginia arts and crafts. All vendors must be hand-crafted only -- no kits -- all hand-crafted. It's only open to West Virginia crafters. Examples include wood crafts, candles, jewelry, soaps, wreaths, swags and seasonal items for Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.
Taste-of-ALL
TASTE welcomes foodies to an indoor/outdoor experience, encouraging ALL to taste the wild and wonderful food of Charleston, WV and the region. Expect delicious tastes, kids activities, live music and more! Time and location: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton & the Kanawha Boulevard ADMISSION: Tastes 1-6 tickets, $0.50 each
Guyandotte Civil War Days
Guyandotte Civil War Days focuses its programs on this historic event in an effort to celebrate and promote the rich heritage of the area. The re-enactment of the Confederate raid on Saturday is the highlight of this event. The re-enactment is a true re-enactment based on known historical facts concerning the November 10,1861, skirmish. The re-enactment of the Union Troops recapturing the town on Sunday will demonstrate the actual events of November 11, 1861. Re-enactments of known historic events and living history scenarios will be presented over the weekend. Be sure to check out the display cases at the Guyandotte Library for a display of Civil War facts and photographs. During both days there will be many other scenarios of life during the war years, including exhibitions by military field surgeons. There will be a pavilion where you can meet local area authors. There will be multiple "Sutlers" when you can buy period clothing, merchandise and souvenirs.