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Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Premier Show

After a wonderful plated dinner, sit back and listen to the fabulous Mountain Memories Show Band as they serve up a 2 hour Branson-style show with music from the 50’s- today featuring Country, Pop, Motown, Gospel, and Patriotic along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. The Gandy Dancer offers a show that’s guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat, laughing ‘til you cry, touch your heart and give you memories that will last a lifetime. Arrive at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner is served at 6 p.m.; and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dinner menu includes Italian marinated chicken breast, chopped sirloin, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Please call for reservations.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Tribute to Musical Legends Show

Two hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages...including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Elvis, Loretta Lynn and many more. Arrive at 5:30pm ~ dinner at 6pm ~ show at 7pm. The dinner menu includes Chicken Cordon Bleu with sauce, sliced beef brisket, baked potato, California blend vegetables, pasta salad, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Please call for reservations.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Tribute to Musical Legends Show

Two hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages...including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, & Loretta Lynn and many more. Arrive at 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6pm, and our show begins at 7pm. The dinner menu includes: Chicken Cordon Bleu with sauce, sliced beef brisket, baked potato, California blend vegetables, pasta salad, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Please call for reservations.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Tribute to Musical Legends Matinee

One hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages...including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn, Elvis, and many more. This is a special performance show only, no meal will be offered.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Premier Show

After a wonderful plated dinner, sit back and listen to the fabulous Mountain Memories Show Band as they serve up a 2 hour Branson-style show with music from the 50’s- today featuring Country, Pop, Motown, Gospel, and Patriotic along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. The Gandy Dancer offers a show that’s guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat, laughing ‘til you cry, touch your heart and give you memories that will last a lifetime. Arrive at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner is served at 6 p.m.; and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dinner menu includes: Italian marinated chicken breast, chopped sirloin, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Please call for reservations.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Tribute to Musical Legends Matinee

One hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages...including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Elvis, Loretta Lynn and many more. This is a special performance show only, no meal will be offered.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Tribute to Musical Legends Show

Two hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages...including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Elvis, Loretta Lynn and many more. Arrive at 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6pm, and our show begins at 7pm. The dinner menu includes: Chicken Cordon Bleu with sauce, sliced beef brisket, baked potato, California blend vegetables, pasta salad, dinner roll, dessert, & beverage. Please call for reservations

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Premier Show

After a wonderful plated dinner, sit back and listen to the fabulous Mountain Memories Show Band as they serve up a 2 hour Branson-style show with music from the 50’s- today featuring Country, Pop, Motown, Gospel, and Patriotic along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. The Gandy Dancer offers a show that’s guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat, laughing ‘til you cry, touch your heart and give you memories that will last a lifetime. Arrive at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner is served at 6 p.m.; and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dinner menu includes:Italian marinated chicken breast, chopped sirloin, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Please call for reservations.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Tribute to Musical Legends Show

Two hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages...including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Elvis, Loretta Lynn and many more. Arrive at 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6pm, and our show begins at 7pm. The dinner menu includes: Chicken Cordon Bleu with sauce, sliced beef brisket, baked potato, California blend vegetables, pasta salad, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Please call for reservations

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Premier Show

After a wonderful plated dinner, sit back and listen to the fabulous Mountain Memories Show Band as they serve up a 2 hour Branson-style show with music from the 50’s- today featuring Country, Pop, Motown, Gospel, and Patriotic along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. The Gandy Dancer offers a show that’s guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat, laughing ‘til you cry, touch your heart and give you memories that will last a lifetime. Arrive at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner is served at 6 p.m.; and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dinner menu includes: Italian marinated chicken breast, chopped sirloin, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, dinner roll, dessert and beverage.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Tribute to Musical Legends Show

Two hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages…including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, June

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Tribute to Musical Legends Matinee

One hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages…including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, June

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Premier Show

After a wonderful plated dinner, sit back and listen to the fabulous Mountain Memories Show Band as they serve up a 2 hour Branson-style show with music from the 50’s- today featuring Country, Pop, Motown, Gospel, and Patriotic along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. The Gandy Dancer offers a show that’s guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat, laughing ‘til you cry, touch your heart and give you memories that will last a lifetime. Arrive at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner is served at 6 p.m.; and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dinner menu includes: Italian marinated chicken breast, chopped sirloin, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, dinner roll, dessert and beverage.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Tribute to Musical Legends Show

Two hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages...including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and many more. Arrive at 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6pm, and our show begins at 7pm. The dinner menu includes Chicken Cordon Bleu with sauce, sliced beef brisket, baked potato, California blend vegetables, pasta salad, dinner roll, dessert and beverage.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Premier Show

After a wonderful plated dinner, sit back and listen to the fabulous Mountain Memories Show Band as they serve up a 2 hour Branson-style show with music from the 50’s- today featuring Country, Pop, Motown, Gospel, and Patriotic along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. The Gandy Dancer offers a show that’s guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat, laughing ‘til you cry, touch your heart and give you memories that will last a lifetime. Arrive at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner is served at 6 p.m.; and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dinner menu includes Italian marinated chicken breast, chopped sirloin, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, dinner roll, dessert and beverage.

Gandy Dancer Theatre – Dinner & Tribute to Musical Legends Show

Two hour musical tribute to legendary artists who have touched our hearts through the ages...including Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Elvis, Loretta Lynn and many more. Arrive at 5:30pm, dinner is served at 6pm, and our show begins at 7pm. The dinner menu includes Chicken Cordon Bleu with sauce, sliced beef brisket, baked potato, California blend vegetables, pasta salad, dinner roll, dessert, and beverage.

These 13 signature West Virginia wines hit all the right notes

  Whether you prefer a dry red or a sweet dessert wine, you’re sure to find the perfect glass at

West Virginia’s unique connection to our first president

Berkeley Springs State Park is renowned for its soothing mineral waters and spa treatments. It’s the site of the annual

8 Unique Sandwiches in West Virginia

Not all gourmet meals require a knife and fork. You can eat these West Virginia-made sandwiches on the go, but

Holiday Craft Workshops

Make a gift for someone special or perhaps a decorative item for the home. Choose from holiday baskets, wood carving, stained glass, wood turning, or dulcimer. Call 877-426-8056 for details.

Road Scholar Crafts

Nine craft workshops are available at Cedar Lakes Conference Center, near Ripley. Topics are Fiddle, tin smithing, creative writing, bread making, wood turning, quilting, stained glass, watercolors, and basketry. Call 877-426-8056 to register.

Road Scholar Crafts

Choose from eight topics at Cedar Lakes Conference, near Ripley. Basketry, primitive rug hooking, blacksmithing, quilting, stained glass, watercolors, dulcimer, and wood turning are offered.

Holiday Craft Workshops

Make a gift for someone special or a decorative item for your home. Workshop topics are painting, stained glass, wood turning, photography, and playing the bowed psaltery. Call 304-372-7860 for information.

Photography Workshop at Twin Falls Resort State Park

Twin Falls Resort State Park will host the annual Fall Photography Workshop on October 5-7, 2018. Professional photographers Steve Shaluta,

Join in on this majestic creature’s comeback story

Bald eagles have been nesting in northern parts of the state since 1981, but it wasn’t until spring 2010 that

Grand Vue Park Fall Festival

Grand Vue Park’s biggest one-day event of the year. Come out and enjoy various merchandise vendors, crafters, food vendors, live

10 cozy WV cabins and cottages for winter escapes

When a heavy snow blankets the ground and night falls early, there’s nothing like huddling around a crackling fire and

St. Albans History and Mystery Tour

Take a 1.5 mile walk through St. Albans, learning about the history and legends surrounding the town. Two formats of tours: guided ($10 for adults, $5 for children) and self-guided ($5 for adults, $2.50 for children). Bring a canned good for $1 off each ticket (must be undamaged and not expired) for donation to a St. Albans charity. (Limit 1 can per person for discount.)

49th Nicholas County Potato Festival

Potato Auction and Display, Tractor and Car Shows, 5K Race, Pet Pageant, Corn Hole Competition, Mashed Potato, Tater Tots and Hot Wing Eating Contests, Potato Idol Competition, Grand Parade, Firemen's Parade, Spud Hunt and Scack Race, Entertainment, Amusement Rides, Food, and Fun

Salute to Our Veterans & First Responders Air Show

Charleston's Yeager Airport and the West Virginia Air National Guard are excited to announce the 2018 Salute to Our Veterans & First Responders Air Show! This two day event will take place on October 13-14, 2018, and will feature aerobatic acts, static displays, parachuting, etc. This Air Show is sure to be a memorable event! FREE to the public!

These 5 West Virginia ‘cupcakeries’ will satisfy your sweet tooth

Cupcakes. Cupcakes are everywhere! This latest foodie trend was born out of convenience — unlike a cake, you don’t have

Roll, Ride or Relax: 3 Distinct West Virginia Getaways

Looking for inspiration for your next Mountain State getaway? Here are three unique destinations that will remind you why West

8 WV Coffee Roasts to add to your online cart

Each winter season we are faced with cold mornings and busy days. The best way to beat the chill and

WoodsFest

"The Mountains are calling..." WoodsFest is situated on a scenic ridge with gorgeous panoramic views of the golf courses and mountains. Our artisans are hand selected and we hope to have many of your returning favorites. Enjoy live music and good food while browsing through the unique works of hand-picked artisans. Discover a great find in wood-working, painting, jewelry, metal-work, ceramics and much more! Kids will enjoy special activities just for them. Continuous entertainment and food will make you want to stay the day. Hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Mountain Stage: M. Ward

Matthew Stephen "M." Ward is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Portland, Oregon. Ward's solo work is mixture of folk and blues-inspired Americana analog recordings; he has released eight albums since 1999, primarily through independent label Merge Records. In addition to his solo work, he is a member of pop duo She & Him and folk-rock supergroup Monsters of Folk, and also participates in recording, producing, and playing with multiple other artists.

Have you shopped at these locally owned grocery stores in West Virginia?

Independent grocery stores make it easy for you to get fresh, natural foods and other products while supporting your local

Mountain Color Arts Show

Started in 1985, the Mountain Color Arts Show has grown to showcase local talent, as well as talent from the surrounding counties and states. This is a FREE event to all spectators. The viewing hours are: Sun: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Mon-Fri:5 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will also be a Heritage Display during the Saturday hours, where artists and crafters will be demonstrating their talents. For information on how to entry guidelines and show dates, visit www.richwoodchamberofcommerce.org/InformationalLinks/Mountain%20Color%20Art%20Festival.html.

What’s in a name? The origin of ‘West Virginia’ … and what the state might have been called instead

“Mr. President, I have no particular objections to the word ‘Kanawha.’ They have a very beautiful river down there, a

West Virginia adds 3 sites to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

West Virginia is home to three historic stops on the United States Civil Rights Trail. The trail launches with the

This West Virginia popcorn is unlike any you’ve ever tried

Move over, microwave popcorn! These family owned businesses give new meaning to the term mom and “pop” store. The folks

Browse vinyl at these 4 record shops in WV

Music has come a long way from its early days on vinyl to its present form in digital. You’d think

6 unique ways in WV to get in shape for the New Year

So, you made that New Year’s resolution to get fit, but now you don’t know where to start? Check out

The WV adventure continues indoors at these 5 spots

Cold, rainy (or snowy!) weather got you down? Never fear! There are plenty of things to do indoors in West

6 reasons why West Virginia is out of this world

West Virginia is known for its majestic scenery, outdoor adventures and delicious home cooking. But the Mountain State also boasts

The U.S.S. West Virginia was one of the most damaged ships at Pearl Harbor, but rose from the ashes

  On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, killing more than 2,400 servicemen and wounding

Uncork your creativity at these 5 paint & sip spots in WV

Pull up a chair and pop the cork, then get ready to create your very own masterpiece at one of

These 3 grilled cheese shops in WV will make your mouth water

What’s more satisfying than a buttery toasted sandwich of melted cheese goodness? These grilled cheeseries are serving up classic and

South Charleston Christmas Parade

This televised Christmas Parade has Santa arriving by helicopter at the Oakes Field Football Stadium. Crowds line D street to

Santa Claus at Coonskin Park

The Jolly Old Elf makes his appearance at Coonskin Park from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec 7-9. Bring your camera to get pix of the kids with Santa, who will be giving out cookies, hot chocolate, and candy canes. "Hoppy's" Little Express train rides are also available.

Happy 36th birthday to Mountain Stage!

There’s a spring in the mountain and it flows down to the town. From the river to the ocean it

Christmas Party @ Inn at Mountain Quest

Head to the Inn at Mountain Quest this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to ring in the holidays! Bring a canned good and head out to the Christmas Party to enjoy hot cocoa, children's activities and pictures with Santa!

4 local bookstores to browse bestsellers

There’s just something special about browsing the shelves of a local bookstore and breathing the ink from those freshly printed

Fear the Forest – Haunted Hayrides

The last two weekends in October, come experience the Fear the Forest Presents "CarnEvil Haunted Hayrides" at the Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse where Evil Coachmen take you on a tractor driven hayride thru the forest, and where carnivorous creatures of the night will scare the living daylights out of you!

Man-cations: Best brew and spirit escapes in West Virginia

  Nothing wraps up an action-packed day in the mountains like a cold beer or sip of liquor with your

Checklist: Best thing to try at every WV State Park

With nearly 50 state parks and forests spread across the state, West Virginia provides a scenic piece of Almost Heaven

Holiday Open House 2017

Wine tasting, food, and sales.

Holiday Open House at the Craik-Patton House

Visit the historic Craik-Patton House the first weekend in December and enjoy Colonial and Victorian Christmas traditions with decorations and holiday cheer. There will also be a train display in the conference room and light refreshments.

Charleston Christmas Parade

Santa comes to town accompanied by marching bands, holiday floats and all the trimmings in the annual Charleston Christmas Parade.

Winter Etsy Market

An amazing day of handmade fun! Support WV businesses on Small Business Saturday! Join Etsy online shop owners from around

St. Albans Festival of Lights

The tradition continues! The St. Albans Festival of Lights is an annual event featuring thousands of lights. Enjoy everything from

10 West Virginia classes that will turn ANYONE into an artist

Set aside the stick figures and get hands-on with an art class in West Virginia. Whether you want to learn

Elf Limited Train

Join Jinx the Elf onboard the The Elf Limited, Santa’s Holiday Train voyage in Cass, W.V. For centuries, every elf has come here to compete to be one of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Each elf undergoes rigorous tests including packaging, toy combobulation, snowballing, mischief making, reindeer grooming, and who knows what other elfscapades. The voyage promises to be a time for cherished family memories, the true spirit of Christmas and of course, a visit from Santa.

Demo Days-Snowshoe

The biggest names in the business will be here on the mountain all weekend long letting you test drive the latest gear. Open to the public. Must be 18 years of age or older or have a parent or guardian present in order to demo.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon.

Christmas in Shepherdstown

The historic town of Shepherdstown WV will kick off its annual "Christmas in Shepherdstown" celebration on Friday, November 24, the day after Thanksgiving. The November 24 schedule will include a series of evening events that are traditional for the town: a bonfire, the lighting of the town tree, the arrival of Santa, and children's visits with Santa. Other highlights of that weekend will be live Nativity performances, a "Children's Extravaganza" at the Community Club, and a Christmas concert at O'Hurley's store. After that, there will be many different events every weekend and some weekdays until Christmas. Most events will be free. Every weekend will include children's activities; holiday marketplaces selling handmade crafts, baked goods, and greens; carriage rides; and special musical performances. Many shops will be open late on Fridays and Saturdays. The town will hold its annual Christmas parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 2. That evening, Shepherd University's Masterworks Chorale will present a concert featuring the Fauré Requiem. Also that weekend, the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War and the Shepherd University History Department will present a "Civil War Christmas in Shepherdstown," which will include many activities such as lectures and panel discussions, military re-enactments, children's activities, period music and street entertainment. Highlights of the remaining weekends before Christmas will include Shepherd University's annual Holiday Gala concert December 9 and 10, performances of " "The Nutcracker" at the Frank Center December 16 and 17, and a TUBACHRISTMAS concert December 16. There will be free parking in all the town's metered spaces on Friday, November 24 and every weekday from the 18th of December through January 6. There is always free parking at Shepherdstown's metered spaces on weekends. Free weekend parking is also available in the Shepherd University parking lot at High and Princess streets, one block from downtown. Events and activities will continue to be added. For an up-to-date listing of all events keep checking the calendar on the Shepherdstown Visitors Center website at www.shepherdstown.info. Or contact the Center at 304-876-2786 or shepherdstownvisitorscenter@gmail.com.

What’s the password? West Virginia speakeasies uncovered

Speakeasies harken back to the Prohibition era, when alcohol sales were illegal in the United States. People gathered in secret

The reason why landlocked WV has a lighthouse

  Usually lighthouses are reserved for helping boats navigate dangerous waters, avoid reefs or find entries to harbors. But, even

The best mountain meal I ever had

West Virginia’s best restaurants keep things natural — no shortcuts or trickery, just honest flavor. The best recipes let fresh,

Philippi Christmas Parade

Join us for our annual Philippi Christmas parade! Afterwards, the Philip Barbour High School Band will perform a special concert during the tree-lighting ceremony, and children will have the opportunity to meet Santa at the gazebo!

Mink’s Miracle Medicine Video Release Show

Mink's Miracle Medicine, a Harper's Ferry WV based duo, is throwing a video release show at Domestic in Shepherdstown, WV. Recently featured on American Songwriter, Noisey/VICE, and NPR Music, Mink's Miracle Medicine is poised to be the next best thing out of Wild and Wonderful WVA.

Salute WV heroes at these 8 stops

West Virginia boasts one of the highest numbers of veterans per capita in the nation, as well as some prestigious

“I Will Remember” B.E. Taylor Christmas

This December there will be a special concert celebration entitled, “I Will Remember, B.E. Taylor Christmas. This concert will honor the man “B.E. Taylor” who brought us a gift so special, a holiday tradition that fans from all over came to each and every year the “B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert.” B.E. sadly passed away last August from a brain tumor that he lived with for almost 10 years. You’d never know he was sick and throughout this 10-year period he continued to perform and live his life. A loving husband, father, friend, and exceptional talent had left us. For so many there was such a chill in the air during the silent nights of last December — an emptiness that could not fill the hearts of all those who came to love and attend the B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert each year. They sent messages of sadness, loss and that Christmas just didn’t seem the same without this show. Not having the show last year was a void for so many. This only signifies the magnitude of his talent, his character, and the magnificent show and music he created. B.E. Taylor’s Christmas music is in the category of Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, etc., generations have grown up on his unique arrangements of our favorite Christmas classics and his Christmas music will be listened to in homes during the holidays for years to come. He will be forever – “The Voice of Christmas.”

Gal getaways: 6 women-only events and places

Would you and your girlfriends like to escape for a weekend or evening? Head to the Mountain State for indulgent

Edgewood Summit’s Santa’s Workshop

Edgewood Summit’s Annual Santa’s Workshop is the place to find one-of-kind treasures! Local vendors will be on hand to offer a wide assortment of gifts and crafts. Kids can visit with Santa while you shop! There will also be live entertainment. Our Courtyard Café will be open for lunch. For more information, please call Michelle at 304-346-2323.

6 doughnut shops in WV that will make your mouth water

Whether you like yours topped with sprinkles or stuffed with raspberry jelly, donuts in the Mountain State are sure to

Fayetteville Christmas Craft Show

Catch the spirit of the season at the Fayetteville Annual Christmas Craft Show in the heart of Fayetteville. This indoor craft event occurs the first Saturday in December presented by the Fayetteville Women’s club. The fair is open from 9:00am- 5:00 pm. Shop various handmade artisan items and other vendors. Enjoy raffles and fun, food is also available on site. The Craft Fair is held in the Fayette County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building downtown Fayetteville. The show will feature over 50 vendors. *Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for the local food pantry. For vendor information, call: 304-574-2580

Fayetteville Arts Coalition Presents The Holiday Arts Sampler

Find the perfect gift as Fayetteville's best artists are featured in the Fayetteville Arts Coalitions Holiday Art Sampler. Meet local artists and shop for unique items made with love.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Historic Fayette Theater Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever November 24, 25, December 1 & 2 at 7:30 pm; November 26 & Dec 3 at 2 p.m. Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.” The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids. Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman are an awful bunch. They set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s toolshed, blackmailed Wanda Pierce to get her charm bracelet, and smacked Alice Wendelken across the head. And that’s just the start! When the Herdmans show up at church for the free snacks and suddenly take over the Christmas pageant, the other kids are shocked. It’s obvious that they’re up to no good.

Fayetteville’s Old Time Christmas Celebration

Nestled in the picturesque mountains of West Virginia you can step back in time and enjoy Fayetteville’s Old Time Christmas Celebration. Fayetteville gets all dolled up for the holidays celebrating with true small-town flair. Escape the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy a getaway with your family. You can shop small and enjoy strolling around historic downtown Fayetteville as the storefronts come to life with Christmas displays all month long. The town square will be lit up like a Christmas storybook with lights strung and fresh greenery bringing the town square to life. The Festivities kick off December 1st with Fayetteville’s Annual Christmas Parade. Head over to see the light show at the Fayetteville County Park and participate in the Ugly Sweater Run. Fayetteville’s Christmas Craft Show is held Saturday, December 2nd with over 50 craft vendors. The Grove will be hosting The Fayetteville Arts Coalitions Holiday Sampler during that evening. Experience the town coming together for the Greening of The Town. Make cookies with Santa at The Station, enjoy hot cocoa from Koolbeanz or a Christmas treat from Sweet T’s Candy Land Bakery, lots of activities for the kids, carols, and a town-wide ugly sweater contest.

Town guide: Williamson

This riverside town winds past miles of Hatfield-McCoy family history and adventure. Dining 34:Ate’s menu bursts with imaginative salads, entrees,

The Richwood Chamber of Commerce Fall Banquet

The Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce will hold it's Fall Banquet Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Richwood Alumni Hall. Our guest speaker will be Chelsea Ruby, Tourism Director. Contact the Richwood Chamber at 846-6790 to purchase tickets in advance. Reception at 6:15 followed by dinner at 6:45. Tickets in advance: $20. At the door: $25. Dinner is buffet style with: Caramelized Pork Loin with a side of Autumn Fruit Chutney Autumn Vegetable Lasagna Roasted Harvest Vegetables House salad Homemade Focaccia bread Homemade Pumpkin Pie Autumn Infused Water, Sweet Tea and coffee. Pay online at: paypal.me/RichwoodChamber (There will be a $1 fee charged by Pay Pal

Bridgeport Farmer’s Market

The mission of the Bridgeport Farmers Market is to create and sustain a community of local vendors & supportive customers in order to cultivate the local economy and provide fresh, healthy food to the people of North Central West Virginia. We believe that farmers markets provide a positive environment for conscientious consumers to make a direct connection to their food sources. In addition to a diverse group of local farmers it is the further mission of the Bridgeport Farmers Market to bring together a talented group of West Virginia artisans, musicians, authors, and chefs. West Virginia currently ranks #14 in the U.S. for its support of local food producers. The rich culinary traditions of this state paired with a blossoming network of small farms combine to create many forward thinking ventures and positive opportunities in our local communities.

Bridgeport Farmer’s Market November

It's November market fans! Time to make your Thanksgiving dinner shopping list. The first Winter Market of the season will be held on November 19th inside the Bridgeport Conference Center, 11am to 2pm. Everything you need to prepare your Thanksgiving feast will be available along with unique Christmas gifts handcrafted by West Virginia artisans. Shop local with us and know where your food comes from! #bfmwv

If your group is planning a retreat, you’ve gotta check these stops out

Researching the activities. Booking the tickets. Collecting the money. Making the cabin reservations. Packing the sandwiches (2 with no mayo!),

very still & hard to see by Steve Yockey

In very still & hard to see, Yockey deftly stitches the real and the surreal, reminding us that the fuzzy line between good and evil can sometimes be a single choice. This is a fractured story of a cursed hotel, this haunting short play cycle unearths worlds populated by the desperate, the unlucky, and the monstrous, mixing comedic absurdity with raw heartbreak.

very still & hard to see by Steve Yockey

In very still & hard to see, Yockey deftly stitches the real and the surreal, reminding us that the fuzzy line between good and evil can sometimes be a single choice. This is a fractured story of a cursed hotel, this haunting short play cycle unearths worlds populated by the desperate, the unlucky, and the monstrous, mixing comedic absurdity with raw heartbreak.

very still & hard to see – by Steve Yockey

In very still & hard to see, Yockey deftly stitches the real and the surreal, reminding us that the fuzzy line between good and evil can sometimes be a single choice. This is a fractured story of a cursed hotel, this haunting short play cycle unearths worlds populated by the desperate, the unlucky, and the monstrous, mixing comedic absurdity with raw heartbreak.

WHEN SWING WAS KING – Tribute to Benny Goodman

The nationally renowned Boilermaker Jazz Band pay tribute to the music of Benny Goodman with their ever popular WHEN SWING WAS KING show.

“Verdi’s Requiem”

Join the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a performance of  Verdi’s Requiem spectacular choral work, which will feature the West Virginia Symphony Chorus, Fairmont Community Choir, WVU Chamber Singers, and West Virginia University Chorus. Guest Soloists: Raquel Gonzalez, Soprano; Eric Barry, Tenor; Stacey Rishoi, Mezzo-Soprano; Wei Wu, Bass Guest Conductor: Adam Flatt

“Home for the Holidays”

Join the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable celebration of the holiday season, and one of Charleston’s favorite traditions featuring the West Virginia Community Choir and the Morgantown Children’s Choir.

Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra Concert

The Friends of Music will present a Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra concert in Shepherdstown, WV on Saturday, November 18. The concert will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. Entitled "Joyful Noise," it will feature three works: "Träumerei," by Robert Schumann; Prokofiev's 2nd Violin Concerto; and Beethoven's 7th Symphony. The featured soloist will be violinist Ruotao Mao. Admission to the concert will be free for Friends of Music members. The ticket price for others will be $25 per person ($22.50 before November 5). Tickets can be purchased on the Friends' website at www.friendswv.org; or by mail (FOM, PO Box 220, Shepherdstown, WV 25443); or, if space is available, at the church the evening of the performance. Visa and Master Card will be accepted. Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra Music Director Jed Gaylin will conduct. Gaylin says the evening's program "will demonstrate that classical music can, quite simply, be a lot of fun, and this is fun on overdrive!” The concert will open with Schumann's "Träumerei," a short, beautiful work that the legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz frequently played as an encore. "It may look simple on the page," Horowitz said, "but it is a masterpiece." Prokofiev’s 2nd Violin Concerto is one of the finest examples of the composer's effort to establish a "new simplicity" in music, centered on graceful melodies. Beethoven’s 7th Symphony is full of relentless energy. It is generally regarded as one of the most innovative, compelling, and ecstatic symphonies ever written. Mr. Mao, the violin soloist, is a native of Beijing, China who graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a "distinction in performance" award. He currently teaches violin and chamber music at The College of New Jersey and is the concertmaster of the Delaware Valley Philharmonic Orchestra, the Riverside Symphonia, the Bay Atlantic Symphony and most recently, the Glimmerglass Opera Orchestra. The Classical Network of New Jersey has described his playing as a "virtuoso display of world-class magnitude." This concert is dedicated to the memory of the late Sherman Ross of Shepherdstown, a longtime Friends of Music patron, by his wife Elinor. The Friends of Music is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1999 to support and promote musical excellence. The Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra was established by the Friends in 2007. Gaylin was named Music Director in 2012. He also serves as the Music Director of Baltimore's Hopkins Symphony Orchestra and the Bay Atlantic Symphony in New Jersey, and is an Artist in Residence at New Jersey's Stockton University. This year's Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra Concerts are being supported by a grant from the WV Division of Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the WV Commission on the Arts. Full information about the Friends, the Orchestra, and the concert season is available at www.friendswv.org.

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