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Paradise Park The Musical at Theatre West Virginia

“God’s comin’, and he’s gonna grant us all a wish.” Theatre West Virginia presents the world premiere of ‘Paradise Park The Musical.' Written and adapted for the stage by acclaimed West Virginia filmmaker and director Daniel Boyd with original music and lyrics by Mountain Stage’s own Larry Groce, the story contains themes familiar to citizens of West Virginia; poverty, religion, hopes and dreams and centers on people caring for other people, through hard times, through natural disasters and through everyday life. 'Paradise Park The Musical' is directed by Theatre West Virginia alumni Neil David Seibel, choreography by Toneta Akers-Toler, musical direction by Ryan Kennedy and Amanda Bridgette, and technical direction by Nate Dunn. Tickets: $19.95 Adult, $17.95 Senior, $9.95 Child (under 12), AAA and Military Discount Adult $17.95, AAA and Military Discount Child (under 12) $7.95, Theatre West Virginia Alumni Club $4.95. Available online at www.theatrewestvirginia.org, by calling 304-256-6800, or at the Cliffside Amphitheatre Box Office one hour prior to the show.

Paradise Park The Musical at Theatre West Virginia

PenCo Golf Classic

The third annual PenCo Golf Classic will be held Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Fisher Mountain Golf Resort in Franklin,

Moses Auto Group Live on the Levee

Charleston's favorite outdoor concert series presents FOOTMAD night featuring The Wild Rumpus and The Steel Wheels.

Moses Auto Group Live on the Levee

Charleston's favorite outdoor concert series presents Voodoo Katz and Cherry Poppin' Daddies.

Mountain Stage featuring Hiss Golden Messenger

Mountain Stage with Larry Groce will welcome Hiss Golden Messenger back to Mountain Stage in Charleston, WV. Hiss Golden Messenger is an American folk music band, originating from Durham, North Carolina, led by MC Taylor. Also appearing, songwriters Kris Delmhorst, Nicki Bluhm, Teddy Thompson and WV's roots-pop band The Parachute Brigade.

Live on the Levee

Charleston's favorite summer outdoor concert series presents WTSQ night featuring West Virginia's own Ona and Ron Gallo.

U.S. Floyd Live

The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute Tickets $33.50 - $38.50

Fun Bus to the New River Gorge

River Expeditions will host a monthly rafting trip, including round trip shuttle transportation, from Charleston. *Bus departs Charleston at 9am from Clendenin Street, near Convention Center *Depart River Expeditions for Rafting at 10:30am *New River Gorge Express trip (2-3 hours) *Lunch afterwards at The Red Dog Saloon & Grill *Depart for Charleston at 3:30pm *Arrive in Charleston at 5pm Reservations required! 800-463-9873 - use offer code:Fun Bus Saturday, July 7: 9am - 5pm Saturday, August 4: 9am - 5pm Saturday, September 1: 9am - 5pm

Moses Auto Group Live on the Levee

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Independence Day Fireworks with WVSO Brass Band

Celebrate America's birthday a day early at Charleston's Haddad Riverfront Park. The skies will light up, and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Brass Band will provide the soundtrack to the best fireworks display in the area.

Moses Auto Group Live on the Levee

Charleston's favorite outdoor summer concert series presents Shine and The Soul Doctors.

USA Boxing

Check-in for the 2018 Junior Olympics, Youth Open and Prep Nationals Championships begins June 24. Competition runs from June 26-June30. The event will be open to the following age divisions - PeeWee, Bantam, Intermediate, Junior and Youth Male/Female. Sunday, June 24 More dates through June 30, 2018 Monday, June 25 Tuesday, June 26 Wednesday, June 27 Thursday, June 28 Friday, June 29 Saturday, June 30

Green Bank Triathlon

Have you ever wanted to see if you can run a triathlon? Or wondered just how fast you can race? The Northern Pocahontas Community Wellness sponsors two triathlons annually, each with three different levels of difficulty! Races start at 9am at the Observatory Pool in Arbovale, West Virginia. Head down Hannah Run Rd, near Trent’ General Store. At the end, go down the hill and drive until you reach the pool. Three different levels of difficulty: Mini (200 yds (4 laps) swim, 5k bike, 2.5k run) Half-Sprint (400 yds (8 laps) swim, 10k bike, 5k run) Sprint (800 yds swim, 20k bike, 10k run) For more information, click on the event website.

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

4-H and Future Farmers of America Livestock Show

Meet the future farmers of our community and their livestock. Pigs, cattle, sheep and goats are on site. Held at the Marlinton Stockyards, located 1.5 miles North of Marlinton. Turn off Route 219 onto Brush Country Road, then next right onto King's Cabin Road. Open at 11 a.m., show begins around noon. Sale begins at 7 p.m. Food will be available for lunch and dinner. This event is free.

Flying into DC? Take a quick trip to the Eastern Panhandle in West Virginia

So, you’ve just flown into DC and are looking for something amazing to do. Well, look no further than the

Everywhere your kids can take this little boat of their own…

Want to give the kids a big adventure? Take them duckying down whitewater waves in a little boat of their own.

Solar Music Fest

Come join us for our 5th Annual Solar powered Music Festival in Fayetteville, West Virginia: the only festival where you can sign up for a solar power co-op, enjoy a music festival fully powered by the sun, learn about environmental sustainability, and take a trip down the New River! Keeper of the Mountains Foundation started this music festival to bring people together, support musicians, and educate communities about energy alternatives. It is only together that we can move forward into a brighter future.

LES MISÉRABLES Presented by New Wine Ministry

Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a free production of Les Misérables on Saturday, June 16th at 6 p.m. New Wine, the Christian youth musical/drama ministry of Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet, Minnesota presents the classic story of redemption and the journey to make a positive difference in the face of overwhelming misery. There will be an opportunity to contribute to a free-will offering to assist with tour costs.

Bluefield Blues Festival

Located in historic downtown Bluefield, on Commerce Street. There will be 5 bands plus beer & food vendors. This year’s lineup will include The King Bees, Victor Lawson & Boogie Chillin, The Carpenter Ants, Stray Dawgz and The Dennis McClung Band is the Headliner. Bring your chairs and and get ready to dance in the streets. Gates will open at 3pm & the music starts at 4pm.

Lemonade Festival

When The weather gets hot, the City of Bluefield celebrates with lemonade. The festival focuses on lemonade and combines the symbol of summer with music, food, children’s activities and games, clowns, stilt walkers, caricaturist, Cirque Du Vol performances, vendors and more. The parade starts at 10 A.M.

The SteelDrivers LIVE at the Chuck Mathena Center

The Nashville-based bluegrass group returns to the CMC stage. Since they were founded in 2005, The SteelDrivers have seen lineup changes, become regulars on the US Billboard Bluegrass charts, and been nominated for multiple Grammy awards, finally securing a win in 2016 for Best Bluegrass Album. Rolling Stone calls their style “more like bluegrass-meets-gutbucket-blues” and praises vocalist Gary Nichols’ forceful, husky sound.

Summer Peach Festival

Join Taylor's Farm Market for bushels of family fun at the Summer Peach Festival, Saturday, July 28. At this free event, families can enjoy arts & crafts, future farmers carnival, West Virginia Wine Tasting, antique tractor display, Cider Press BBQ and, of course, homegrown peaches! This rain-or-shine event will take place at Taylors Farm Market in Inwood. Limited on-site parking is available with additional parking and shuttle provided.

You’re flying into West Virginia—now where to go?

The Mountain State is served by several primary airports offering commercial services. Is this your first time flying into West

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Family Fun! Crawl into our planetarium balloon for a fascinating night sky tour! Program lasts about one hour and includes a DIY star wheel kit! Reservations recommended. $5/person; Space is limited to 20 Call 304.456-2150 or email tours@gbobservatory.org to hold your spot today!

Hit the history trail: 4 West Virginia road trips with heart

Planning your summer road trip? These fascinating trails might pique your interest in West Virginia’s rich culture and history. Download

The ultimate West Virginia beer road trip

Venture your way through the Mountain State and have some incredible brews along the way! From IPAs to stouts, each

4 must-dos at the West Virginia Vandalia Gathering

The Vandalia Gathering is West Virginia’s signature festival that celebrates traditional dance, music, and crafts. Families and friends will be

Road Trip: Sweetest small towns & main streets

From strolling down the streets of the state’s vibrant capital city to discovering the charming storefronts of a small mountain

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SETI Tour

Our new SETI Tour celebrates Green Bank’s historic Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence with this 3-hour tour. Participants begin with an exclusive presentation right in the control room of our historic 85-1 Telescope where the search began with Frank Drake’s OZMA Project. From there, guests enjoy a rare tour inside the 140-foot telescope control room where Jill Tartar’s Project Phoenix began and then to normally-restricted GBT access points. The tour ends in our Drake Lounge where you will be greeted by GBO Staff and learn about the future of SETI as GBT embarks on the new Breakthrough Listen project. If you’ve ever wanted to be inside our operation control rooms or to speak to one of our radio astronomers in person, then this is THE opportunity of a lifetime! Advance reservations and screening strictly required at least 40 hours in advance. $40 per person, 20 participants max, 4 min.; Ages 12 & up. Hard hats and light refreshments provided. Special dates by request on limited availability.

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Midsummer Strings

A ONE DAY "SUMMER CAMP" FOR GROWING MUSICIANS Join internationally acclaimed classical and folk musicians for a day of learning and enjoying string music. Attend master classes, collaborate with new musician friends, play-explore-create outside, and enjoy a faculty concert in the evening. OUR FACULTY Members of the Marks Family and Friends perform in professional orchestras around the world and supplement their musical appetites with traditional and original folk music. They embody the ideas that good music transcends genre and good musicians gain inspiration from embracing the interesting and beautiful parts of the world around them. In addition to their expertise in performance, they are talented teachers to music learners of all ages. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Violin, fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin players with modest to advanced proficiency on their instrument are invited to attend. Both classical and folk students will grow from playing in this setting. Reading music is not required. We encourage families to spend the day with musicians under the age of 6. WHAT DOES IT COST? Thanks to our sponsors, we can offer this full-day experience for $25 per participant, paid in advance. Lunch and dinner are available for purchase or campers can pack their own. Scholarships are available. Camping and lodging are available for those who want to stick around for a post-concert campfire and Sunday morning breakfast. SCHEDULE 10:00 Welcome 10:30 Session 1: Making Music 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Session 2: Performance Games 2:00 Explore, Create, and Play Outside 4:30 Session 3: Making Music 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Faculty Concert (open to the public) Sponsored by Pocahontas County Dramas, Fairs, and Festivals and an Anonymous Patron of the Arts. Spaces are limited. For more information and to register: www.yewmountain.org/strings 304-653-4079

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

Star Party

Green Bank Observatory staff will treat you to views of the night sky through optical telescopes. If it rains, don’t worry! You are invited into our portable planetarium for a stellar presentation. Start time changes seasonally. Starts at 8 pm.

SETI Tour

Green Spring Special – Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

Due to popular demand, we have added more Green Spring Specials in 2018! Previously, we offered this trip just once a year (the last Sunday in October, the last day of the season) for those railfans who enjoyed riding “rare mileage.” We found over the past two years that more families are enjoying this trip because it is shorter and more affordable. The trip to Green Spring is a 1 1/2 hour trip northbound. (It is approximately 25 miles round-trip.) Enjoy river views along the South Branch of the Potomac River as well as beautiful farmland and rock cuts (like Hanging Rock). There is no layover; passengers stay on-board.

All-Day Trip to Petersburg – Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

On the last Saturday of the month (May – September), we offer an 8-hour trip to Petersburg. This is a longer version of the Trough Trip; it goes further south, to the end of the line, through Moorefield and into Petersburg. (It is approximately 76 miles round-trip.) There is a layover in Petersburg, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. Passengers have time to enjoy the South Side Depot as well as shops and restaurants.

All-Day Trip to Petersburg – Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m

High Tech Tour

Ever wanted to see the inside of the GBT Control Room? The High Tech Tour is your chance! Reservations are required for this 1-hour, behind-the-scenes tour lead by one of our own engineers. The tour will take you into the other-wise restricted electronic labs, anechoic chamber, and even the control room for the GBT! Tickets are $15pp. If you'd like to join in for this Thursday at 3:30pm, just email reservations@gbobservatory.org to begin the reservation!

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m

Star Lab Sunday

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

SETI Tour

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Turn your scenic train trip into a weekend excursion

Everyone loves a train ride, and West Virginia has quite a few of them—each one offering spectacular scenery and a

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Three Rivers Avian Center @ Watoga State Park

Three Rivers Avian Center is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to wild bird conservation and to involving the public in ecosystem stewardship. Check out Three Rivers Avian Center as they visit Watoga State Park on July 21!

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Star Party

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

High Tech Tour

52nd Annual Pioneer Days Festival!

Family friendly homecoming style festival with country fair atmosphere. Music concerts nightly, featuring bluegrass, country and pop. Lots of shopping with local craft talent. Competitions in horseshoe pitching, photography, quilting, needlework and art keep all ages involved!

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m

9th Annual Ranson Car Show

To register your car, call Debbie McClure at 304-724-3862 or email at dmcclure@ransonwv.us.

Star Lab Sunday

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Lecture – East Liverpool Potters Southbound to West Virginia

By Susan Weaver, Director, The Museum of Ceramics, East Liverpool, OH As East Liverpool ran out of riverfront land, enterprising potters crossed the Ohio to the “Southside” to expand or start potteries. Harker Pottery, Taylor, Smith & Taylor, Edwin M. Knowles, and Homer Laughlin China Company all moved south into what would become the towns of Chester and Newell.

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

2018 Allegheny Echoes

For the 22nd year Allegheny Echoes Summer Workshops is pleased to present our annual study and celebration of West Virginia and Appalachian culture and heritage. It is an opportunity for students to join accomplished, honored performers mountains for a week of instruction and fun in beautiful Pocahontas County, West Virginia. In addition to learning in an intimate workshop setting, students will be invited to participate in exciting outdoor activities in the heart of the mountains that provided inspiration for some of the greatest work of West Virginia musicians and writers. Participants will be exposed to a type of interactive, collaborative instruction that is fresh and unique, yet preserves the honesty and emotional legacy of the culture. Allegheny Echoes is the concept of a group of West Virginia musicians, writers and artists who wish to promote, support, preserve, and teach their art in a traditional way in a traditional setting. Their goal is to provide an accurate representation of West Virginia art that is not packaged and altered to appeal to a specific market. There is a strong emphasis placed on West Virginia style with an acknowledgement of the encompassing Appalachian culture. The Summer Workshops offer a chance for students of all ages and abilities to come together to learn, appreciate, and enjoy our West Virginia ways.

Star Lab Sunday

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The best summer party in Charleston! Join your friends on Saturday June 23rd on the lawn at the University of Charleston for a full day of a variety of renowned jazz musicians, superb regional wines, and phenomenal food! We are proud to present a phenomenal musical lineup at the Wine & Jazz Music Festival this year. This year you can hear a band whose recently released CD is currently on the top 10 list of the Billboard charts, another band that has won four WAMMIE Awards, including “Best New Artist” and “Best World Album of the Year”, another renowned artist that has had several top 10 recordings on the Radio and Records jazz charts, and yet another performer that has been described as being “one of the classiest jazz guitarists between the Potomac and Mississippi Rivers”! The lineup this year will be one of the best ever! Scheduled to appear: - The Lao Tizer Band - Black Masala - The Bob Thompson Band - The Steve Himes Connection - Have You Herd Advance tickets (available for purchase online, see link above) are $25, and tickets at the event are $35.

The unofficial start to summer in West Virginia

Summer is just around the corner! And West Virginia is the place to be. This season is truly a magical

Mountain Stage presents Lee Ann Womack, Catilyn Smith and Haley Heynderickx

Mountain Stage presents Lee Ann Womack, Catilyn Smith and Haley Heynderickx.

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

National Trails Day @ Watoga State Park

Celebrate National Trails Day by participating in one of many hikes at Watoga State Park!

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

5 farm workshops to learn traditional trades

If you’re a farm kid at heart but never had the opportunity to learn the traditional arts and skills associated

2018 Miss West Virginia Scholarship Pageant

The 2018 Miss West Virginia Scholarship Pageant is a three night competition which culminates in the crowing of Miss West Virginia and Miss West Virginia’s Outstanding Teen. To be held in the historic Metropolitan Theater in downtown Morgantown, the event will feature the most beautiful and talented young women from across the Mountain State. Join us for the preliminary competition June 28 and 29 and final competition on June 30. Developed by the Miss America Organization, the Miss West Virginia Scholarship Organization exists to provide personal and professional opportunities for young women and to promote their voices in culture, politics and the community. The program provides a forum for today's young women to express their viewpoints, talents and accomplishments to audiences during the telecast and to the public-at-large during the ensuing year. Almost all contestants have either received, or are in the process of earning, college or postgraduate degrees and utilize Miss America scholarship grants to further their educations.