BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History - ECPv6.5.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wvculture.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T213000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014827 CREATED:20230807T165539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170010Z UID:9535-1695497400-1695504600@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Comedy Stage Show: "The Hitchin' Post" DESCRIPTION:The acting troupe at Fayette Theater presents this comedy play written by Pat Cook set at Hurley Squonk’s general store\, the Hitchin’ Post. Run by Hurley himself\, who is always behind the counter\, this sort of “everything store” serves as a run-of-the-mill meeting place for the locals. But the normal\, laid-back pace changes when a young couple arrives who have picked today to elope. But an overbearing mother and her meek secretary have recruited local law enforcement to stop the wedding. And that’s just the start of the hilarity! The events of this not-so-ordinary day outside a Texas town will keep you in stitches. The Hitchin’ Post is produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/comedy-stage-show-the-hitchin-post/2023-09-23/ LOCATION:Historic Fayette Theater\, 115 S. Court Street\, Fayetteville\, West Virginia\, 25314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T213000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014827 CREATED:20230807T165539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170010Z UID:9534-1695411000-1695418200@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Comedy Stage Show: "The Hitchin' Post" DESCRIPTION:The acting troupe at Fayette Theater presents this comedy play written by Pat Cook set at Hurley Squonk’s general store\, the Hitchin’ Post. Run by Hurley himself\, who is always behind the counter\, this sort of “everything store” serves as a run-of-the-mill meeting place for the locals. But the normal\, laid-back pace changes when a young couple arrives who have picked today to elope. But an overbearing mother and her meek secretary have recruited local law enforcement to stop the wedding. And that’s just the start of the hilarity! The events of this not-so-ordinary day outside a Texas town will keep you in stitches. The Hitchin’ Post is produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/comedy-stage-show-the-hitchin-post/2023-09-22/ LOCATION:Historic Fayette Theater\, 115 S. Court Street\, Fayetteville\, West Virginia\, 25314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T213000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014827 CREATED:20230807T165539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170009Z UID:9533-1694892600-1694899800@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Comedy Stage Show: "The Hitchin' Post" DESCRIPTION:The acting troupe at Fayette Theater presents this comedy play written by Pat Cook set at Hurley Squonk’s general store\, the Hitchin’ Post. Run by Hurley himself\, who is always behind the counter\, this sort of “everything store” serves as a run-of-the-mill meeting place for the locals. But the normal\, laid-back pace changes when a young couple arrives who have picked today to elope. But an overbearing mother and her meek secretary have recruited local law enforcement to stop the wedding. And that’s just the start of the hilarity! The events of this not-so-ordinary day outside a Texas town will keep you in stitches. The Hitchin’ Post is produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/comedy-stage-show-the-hitchin-post/2023-09-16/2/ LOCATION:Historic Fayette Theater\, 115 S. Court Street\, Fayetteville\, West Virginia\, 25314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014827 CREATED:20230807T165539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170009Z UID:9532-1694872800-1694880000@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Comedy Stage Show: "The Hitchin' Post" DESCRIPTION:The acting troupe at Fayette Theater presents this comedy play written by Pat Cook set at Hurley Squonk’s general store\, the Hitchin’ Post. Run by Hurley himself\, who is always behind the counter\, this sort of “everything store” serves as a run-of-the-mill meeting place for the locals. But the normal\, laid-back pace changes when a young couple arrives who have picked today to elope. But an overbearing mother and her meek secretary have recruited local law enforcement to stop the wedding. And that’s just the start of the hilarity! The events of this not-so-ordinary day outside a Texas town will keep you in stitches. The Hitchin’ Post is produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/comedy-stage-show-the-hitchin-post/2023-09-16/ LOCATION:Historic Fayette Theater\, 115 S. Court Street\, Fayetteville\, West Virginia\, 25314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014827 CREATED:20230801T135136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T135137Z UID:9504-1694865600-1694880000@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Grave Creek: FOSSIL DAY DESCRIPTION:3 pm: Lecture\, The Elm Grove Monster\, Edaphosaurus and other Prehistoric Creatures from the Ohio Valley by E. Ray Garton of Prehistoric Planet \n\n\n\n–  Fossil Identifications by Dr. Ronald McDowell of the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey \n\n\n\n–  Dinosaur Mini Museum from Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n–   Fossil exhibit scavenger hunt \n\n\n\n–   Activities relating to fossils include excavating a recreated fossil bed\, making fossil casts\, and more. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/grave-creek-fossil-day/ LOCATION:Grave Creek Mound\, 801 Jefferson Ave\, Moundsville\, WV\, 26041\, United States GEO:39.9168689;-80.7443618 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grave Creek Mound 801 Jefferson Ave Moundsville WV 26041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=801 Jefferson Ave:geo:-80.7443618,39.9168689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T213000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014827 CREATED:20230807T165539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170008Z UID:9531-1694806200-1694813400@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Comedy Stage Show: "The Hitchin' Post" DESCRIPTION:The acting troupe at Fayette Theater presents this comedy play written by Pat Cook set at Hurley Squonk’s general store\, the Hitchin’ Post. Run by Hurley himself\, who is always behind the counter\, this sort of “everything store” serves as a run-of-the-mill meeting place for the locals. But the normal\, laid-back pace changes when a young couple arrives who have picked today to elope. But an overbearing mother and her meek secretary have recruited local law enforcement to stop the wedding. And that’s just the start of the hilarity! The events of this not-so-ordinary day outside a Texas town will keep you in stitches. The Hitchin’ Post is produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/comedy-stage-show-the-hitchin-post/2023-09-15/ LOCATION:Historic Fayette Theater\, 115 S. Court Street\, Fayetteville\, West Virginia\, 25314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T193000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230830T204755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T204755Z UID:9642-1694287800-1694287800@wvculture.org SUMMARY:WV Symphony: Opening Night Celebration! DESCRIPTION:New Music Director Maurice Cohn leads the WV Symphony Orchestra in this Elliot Family Foundation Symphonic Series Concert featuring Byeol Kim\, piano\, performing Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto. The concert begins with Aram Khachaturian’s Masquerade Waltz\, and ends with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. More information is available at wvsymphony.org. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/wv-symphony-opening-night-celebration/ LOCATION:Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia\, 1 Clay Square\, Charleston\, 25301\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Byeol-Kim-2-credit-Brandenberg-273x410-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WV Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@wvsymphony.org GEO:38.3480453;-81.6292634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia 1 Clay Square Charleston 25301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Clay Square:geo:-81.6292634,38.3480453 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T160000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230801T134759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T134759Z UID:9501-1694268000-1694275200@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Grave Creek: Second Saturday Film: D-Day’s Sunken Secrets DESCRIPTION:On June 6\, 1944\, the Allies invaded the Normandy beaches to liberate Europe from the Nazis. More than 5\,000 ships with thousands of tanks and landing craft and nearly 200\,000 men crossed the English Channel. Hundreds of ships fell victim to German shellfire\, mines\, and torpedoes and are being documented by dive teams\, submersibles\, and underwater robots. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/grave-creek-second-saturday-film-d-days-sunken-secrets/ LOCATION:Grave Creek Mound\, 801 Jefferson Ave\, Moundsville\, WV\, 26041\, United States GEO:39.9168689;-80.7443618 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grave Creek Mound 801 Jefferson Ave Moundsville WV 26041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=801 Jefferson Ave:geo:-80.7443618,39.9168689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T130000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230801T134017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T134018Z UID:9499-1692450000-1692450000@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Grave Creek: A HISTORY OF BLACK MUSIC IN AMERICA DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ron Scott Jr. with performances led by Ezra John \n\n\n\nThis unique program\, presented in partnership with YWCA Wheeling\, will take you on a journey through time\, examining the contributions of Black artists to American music. Starting with Negro Spirituals\, it will follow the creative road map from jazz to blues\, rock and roll to hip-hop and other genres in between. Hosted by Ron Scott Jr.\, the program includes musical clips\, local historical information\, and live performances from local artists led by Ezra John.  URL:https://wvculture.org/event/grave-creek-a-history-of-black-music-in-america/ LOCATION:Grave Creek Mound\, 801 Jefferson Ave\, Moundsville\, WV\, 26041\, United States GEO:39.9168689;-80.7443618 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grave Creek Mound 801 Jefferson Ave Moundsville WV 26041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=801 Jefferson Ave:geo:-80.7443618,39.9168689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T140000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230801T133306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T133306Z UID:9497-1691845200-1691848800@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Grave Creek: Second Saturday Program: World War II Traveling Trunk DESCRIPTION:Join Kara Gordon from the Historic Cockayne Farmstead in an interactive and object-based discovery of World War II era artifacts. Letters\, photographs\, booklets\, and uniforms tell the story of the Second World War as experienced by residents of Marshall County. This program is recommended for ages 10 through adult. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/grave-creek-second-saturday-program-world-war-ii-traveling-trunk/ LOCATION:Grave Creek Mound\, 801 Jefferson Ave\, Moundsville\, WV\, 26041\, United States GEO:39.9168689;-80.7443618 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grave Creek Mound 801 Jefferson Ave Moundsville WV 26041 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=801 Jefferson Ave:geo:-80.7443618,39.9168689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T210000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230807T164501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T164502Z UID:9529-1691780400-1691787600@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Fayette Theater Film Showing: "Picture Proof" DESCRIPTION:This showing of Picture Proof\, a documentary by WV filmmaker Tijah Bumgarner\, is offered free at Fayette Theatre. Picture Proof chronicles everyday moments in the life of one family in West Virginia as they rebuild\, repair\, and extend their life in the aftermath of substance use disorder. Ashley Ellis is a mother who is 2 years into her recovery and works as a recovery coach for other women. For now\, her mom Debi Ellis has guardianship of 2 year-old Piper\, Ashley’s daughter. Their family structure takes time as they work through building up what could have crumbled. The film explores the labor of recovery and the love of family and community\, set against the backdrop of often callous representations of the opioid epidemic and those suffering from substance use disorder in the context of a desire to be socially accepted. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/fayette-theater-film-showing-picture-proof/ LOCATION:Historic Fayette Theater\, 115 S. Court Street\, Fayetteville\, West Virginia\, 25314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T113000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230724T122528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T122528Z UID:9459-1691139600-1691148600@wvculture.org SUMMARY:West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan DESCRIPTION:CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan\, featuring a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations. Available grants include eleven October 1 and rolling deadline grant funding opportunities. \n\n\n\nEach session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. Curator Randall Reid-Smith and arts office grant coordinators will be on-site to lead workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows: \n\n\n\nFriday\, August 4\, 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m.: Historic Matewan Train Depot in Matewan (Mingo County) URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-department-of-arts-culture-and-history-to-host-governors-arts-caravan-5/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T233000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230724T122431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T122431Z UID:9458-1691053200-1691105400@wvculture.org SUMMARY:West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan DESCRIPTION:CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan\, featuring a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations. Available grants include eleven October 1 and rolling deadline grant funding opportunities. \n\n\n\nEach session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. Curator Randall Reid-Smith and arts office grant coordinators will be on-site to lead workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows: \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 3\, 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m.: Historic Fayette Theater in Fayetteville (Fayette County) URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-department-of-arts-culture-and-history-to-host-governors-arts-caravan-4/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T130000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230726T191635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T193236Z UID:9466-1690966800-1691326800@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Appalachian String Band Music Festival DESCRIPTION:A five-day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests\, concerts\, workshops\, square dances\, camping and vendors. Old time Appalachian music is presented to an audience of more than 3000 musicians and string band music lovers of all ages.  The festival attracts visitors and participants from all around the world including all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries. Please click here for a schedule of events. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/appalachian-string-band-music-festival/ LOCATION:Camp Washington-Carver\, County Route 11/3\, Fayetteville\, WV\, 25840\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Washington-Carver":MAILTO:CampWashingtonCarver@wv.gov GEO:38.007737;-80.9613241 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Washington-Carver County Route 11/3 Fayetteville WV 25840 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=County Route 11/3:geo:-80.9613241,38.007737 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T113000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230724T122329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T122330Z UID:9457-1690966800-1690975800@wvculture.org SUMMARY:West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan DESCRIPTION:CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan\, featuring a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations. Available grants include eleven October 1 and rolling deadline grant funding opportunities. \n\n\n\nEach session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. Curator Randall Reid-Smith and arts office grant coordinators will be on-site to lead workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows: \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 2\, 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m.: Robinson Grand in Clarksburg (Harrison County) URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-department-of-arts-culture-and-history-to-host-governors-arts-caravan-3/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T113000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230724T122211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T122212Z UID:9456-1690880400-1690889400@wvculture.org SUMMARY:West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan DESCRIPTION:CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan\, featuring a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations. Available grants include eleven October 1 and rolling deadline grant funding opportunities. \n\n\n\nEach session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. Curator Randall Reid-Smith and arts office grant coordinators will be on-site to lead workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows: \n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 1\, 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m.: National Youth Science Academy in Davis (Tucker County) URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-department-of-arts-culture-and-history-to-host-governors-arts-caravan-2/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T113000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230724T122047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T122047Z UID:9455-1690189200-1690198200@wvculture.org SUMMARY:West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan DESCRIPTION:CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan\, featuring a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations. Available grants include eleven October 1 and rolling deadline grant funding opportunities. \n\n\n\nEach session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. Curator Randall Reid-Smith and arts office grant coordinators will be on-site to lead workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows: \n\n\n\nMonday\, July 31\, 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m.: Apollo Theater in Martinsburg (Berkeley County) URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-department-of-arts-culture-and-history-to-host-governors-arts-caravan/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T160000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20231025T140609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T140610Z UID:9259-1688209200-1688227200@wvculture.org SUMMARY:First Saturday Art Walks Martinsburg DESCRIPTION:Nine locations participate in our monthly First Saturday Art Walks in Downtown mARTinsburg! Each location has unique artwork on display\, some with exclusive activities and pop-ups with many restaurants and shops along the walk. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/first-saturday-art-walks-martinsburg/2023-07-01/ LOCATION:Downtown Martinsburg CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/54A663D6-8A8A-48EB-B437-528F521D1D2C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T210000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230605T195218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T195219Z UID:9246-1686855600-1686862800@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Art After Dark DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of art\, entertainment\, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum\, for FREE! And you can PARK for free in our lot\, to start and end your Downtown Charleston Art Walk with the Clay Center! \nThis month\, we’re opening a new exhibit at Art After Dark: “The Possible Dream: Collection Highlights Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Clay Center!” You can also check out the exhibit Illustrating Appalachia as well as our outdoor sculptures in the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden! \nAlso in June\, join us in honoring student artists from Kanawha County Schools whose work is displayed in the Clay Center Choice award exhibit\, in our Optimum Interactive Art Space. \nMEET THE ARTIST: Sculptor Blessing Hancock will be here to get YOUR input on her upcoming sculpture for the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden! \nPlus\, you’ll get to hear live music from The 11:11 & grab a drink from our cash bar URL:https://wvculture.org/event/art-after-dark/ LOCATION:Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia\, 1 Clay Square\, Charleston\, 25301\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AAD-JUNE-socmed.jpg GEO:38.3480453;-81.6292634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia 1 Clay Square Charleston 25301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Clay Square:geo:-81.6292634,38.3480453 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T170000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230221T190829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T151246Z UID:7765-1685125800-1685293200@wvculture.org SUMMARY:2023 Vandalia Gathering DESCRIPTION:Since 1977 the Vandalia Gathering has been taking place on the Capitol Grounds. Every Memorial Day Weekend people come from far and wide to experience the traditional culture of WV. Featuring multiple musical competitions\, a baking contest\, and the annual storytelling “Liar’s Contest”\, as well as over 30 West Virginia artisans and dancers (don’t forget the food!) There is something for everyone at the Vandalia Gathering. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/2023-vandalia-gathering/ LOCATION:West Virginia Capitol Complex and Culture Center\, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E\, Building 9\, Charleston\, West Virginia\, 25305\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="West Virginia Department of Arts%2C Culture and History":MAILTO:adam.c.jones@wv.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230511T122112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T122112Z UID:9142-1685041200-1685041200@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Historic Preservation Month Lecture DESCRIPTION:The celebration of Historic Preservation Month will continue at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, May 25\, Kelley Berliner\, eastern regional director of The Archaeological Conservancy\, will discuss “The Archaeological Conservancy’s Preservation Efforts in the East: from the Paleoindian through 20th-Century Industrial Sites.” For the past 42 years\, the Conservancy has been the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to the permanent preservation of archaeological sites across the country. Its diverse sites range from the Thunderbird site\, with remains of one of the earliest Paleoindian structures discovered in the U.S.\, to the Pamplin Pipe Factory\, a manufacturing facility that grew from an early cottage industry of making pipes from local clays. Berliner will highlight some of the important sites protected by the Conservancy\, including some in West Virginia\, and the Conservancy’s efforts to preserve them. Berliner holds a B.A. in anthropology from the University of Toronto and an M.A. in historical archaeology from the College of William and Mary. Her interests include public archaeology\, community engagement\, preservation and archaeology of the northeastern United States and Canada. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/ URL:https://wvculture.org/event/historic-preservation-month-lecture/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T160000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230511T121922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T121922Z UID:9141-1684584000-1684598400@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Interpretive Garden planting DESCRIPTION:For the gardening season\, visitors can help plant the museum’s Interpretive Garden on Saturday\, May 20\, from noon to 4 p.m. Garden Planting Day includes indoor activities in case of inclement weather. A second planting day is planned for the same time on Saturday\, June 3. The garden will be planted using heirloom seeds\, including Buffalo Creek and Canada crookneck squashes\, Blue Shackamaxon\, Arikara Yellow and Genuine Cornfield beans\, eight-row Rhode Island flint corn and Seneca sunflowers. Replica stone garden hoes will be available to try out and there will be a small seed library for visitors who would like to grow some crops at home. The activities will be guided by museum staff and volunteers as well as members of the Ohio County Master Gardeners. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/ URL:https://wvculture.org/event/interpretive-garden-planting/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T180000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230201T125436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T125438Z UID:7681-1684260000-1684260000@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Music Classic with Barbara Nissman DESCRIPTION:CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The Culture Center in Charleston will present a three-part concert series called “Music Classic\,” featuring Pianist Barbara Nissman. Hosted by Steinway Living Legend\, and Nissman\, a 2023 inductee into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame\, the three concerts will take place on Thursday\, Feb. 9; Thursday\, March 16 and also on Tuesday\, May 16\, 2023\, at 6 p.m. in the Culture Center State Theater\, located on the campus of the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. Barbara\, a resident of Lewisburg\, has invited West Virginia chamber musicians to join her on stage for the second and third programs to share musical favorites. These informal one-hour programs will be presented without an intermission. The Concerts are free and open to the public. The third concert on May 16\, “Schubert goes Fishing!\,” includes Schubert’s popular favorite\, the “Trout” Quintet\, performed by Barbara and some of her musician friends. In the first part of the program Barbara will introduce the audience to the young Franz Schubert – a true poet of the piano and perform his Wanderer Fantasy\, a composition that Schubert had tried to perform but never did because it was too difficult!  https://wvculture.org/three-part-concert-series-featuring-pianist-barbara-nissman-at-the-culture-center-beginning-feb-9/ URL:https://wvculture.org/event/music-classic-with-barbara-nissman-3/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T130000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230511T121525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T121525Z UID:9139-1683982800-1683982800@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Second Saturday Film\, titled “A Moving Monument: The West Virginia State Capitol” DESCRIPTION:will be screened Saturday\, May 13\, at 1 and 3 p.m. Did you know that West Virginia’s State Capitol was not always located in Charleston? First located in Wheeling\, it moved to Charleston\, back to Wheeling and again to Charleston. The Capitol’s history also includes a disastrous fire\, a “Pasteboard Capitol\,” and the current Capitol designed by architect Cass Gilbert. The 1-hour film was produced by Motion Masters in 2008 and is shown courtesy of West Virginia Public Broadcasting. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/ URL:https://wvculture.org/event/second-saturday-film-titled-a-moving-monument-the-west-virginia-state-capitol/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T170000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230509T163753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T163754Z UID:9131-1683972000-1684688400@wvculture.org SUMMARY:West Virginia Strawberry Festival DESCRIPTION:The WV Strawberry Festival is a 9 day fun-filled festival in Buckhannon\, WV. Complete with live music\, food vendors\, carnival and fireworks\, you’re sure to find something for everyone! URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-strawberry-festival/ LOCATION:jawbone park\, 15 Madison St\, Buckhannon\, WV\, 26201\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/8ED2A889-C99F-4691-A904-6F0FC1D92BF2.png GEO:38.9916984;-80.2280577 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=jawbone park 15 Madison St Buckhannon WV 26201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Madison St:geo:-80.2280577,38.9916984 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T160000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230511T121745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T121745Z UID:9140-1683972000-1683993600@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Mother's Day Tissue Flowers DESCRIPTION:May is also the month to celebrate and honor all mothers. Families are invited to stop in from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday\, May 13\, to make colorful tissue flowers just in time for Mother’s Day. Surprise mom with a special handmade gift. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/ URL:https://wvculture.org/event/mothers-day-tissue-flowers/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T210000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230501T150841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T150842Z UID:9039-1683831600-1683838800@wvculture.org SUMMARY:12th Annual Bowed Psaltery Symphony DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 11th from 7 to 9 pm at Cedar Lakes for the 12th Annual Bowed Psaltery Symphony\, an event that has been hosted by Tish and Greg Westman since 2010.  Listen to the ethereal and haunting sounds of the bowed psaltery\, performed by over 40 musicians from across the country.  Each year the music selection is based on a theme and the 2023 theme is “Gardens”.  The Westman’s identify appropriate traditional music and Tish arranges the pieces to include multiple parts. These parts not only showcase the beauty of the instrument when played in harmony\, but also allow all level of players to participate. Some participants also bring additional instruments to enhance the symphony experience. Mountain and hammer dulcimers\, harps\, flutes\, guitars and even a jug have all complemented the performance.  Tickets are $8/person\, children under 12 are free.  Please stop by the Cedar Lakes Front Office or call (304) 372-7860 to purchase tickets. URL:https://wvculture.org/event/12th-annual-bowed-psaltery-symphony/ LOCATION:Cedar Lakes Conference Center\, 82 FFA Drive\, Ripley\, WV\, 25271\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/12-symp-flowers-Donna-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cedar Lakes Conference Center":MAILTO:cedarlakesinfo@wvda.us GEO:38.7937499;-81.6868999 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cedar Lakes Conference Center 82 FFA Drive Ripley WV 25271 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=82 FFA Drive:geo:-81.6868999,38.7937499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230410T125701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T125702Z UID:9016-1682773200-1682773200@wvculture.org SUMMARY:“Revisiting Grave Creek Mound: Results and Interpretations of the 2016 Geophysical Survey” DESCRIPTION:“Revisiting Grave Creek Mound: Results and Interpretations of the 2016 Geophysical Survey” will be presented at 1 p.m. on Saturday\, April 29\, by Dr. Alexander C. Corkum II\, project geophysicist at Terracon\, Inc. As part of his doctoral research\, Dr. Corkum employed ground penetrating radar\, electrical resistivity tomography and drone-based photogrammetry to capture data both above and below the surface of the Grave Creek Mound. Join him as he explores the results of this survey work and what he learned along the way. He will also talk about photogrammetry and how accessible it can be for documenting things archaeological or otherwise and will allow the audience to get a closer look at some of the equipment he uses. Dr. Corkum holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bradford in West Yorkshire\, UK\, and manages the Geophysics Department for Terracon’s Columbus\, Ohio\, office. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-announces-april-programs/ URL:https://wvculture.org/event/revisiting-grave-creek-mound-results-and-interpretations-of-the-2016-geophysical-survey/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T190000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230410T125421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T125421Z UID:9014-1682622000-1682622000@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Lecture “Coke Oven Ruins in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve” DESCRIPTION:Coking spurred the growth of coal mining in the area of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve of West Virginia during the late 19th century. This program describes the coking process and the documentation of 632 coke ovens in several of the park’s coal mining towns. Fuerst serves as NPS archeologist and NPS historian and is president of the West Virginia Archeological Society. He holds an M.A. in archeology from Southern Illinois University. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-announces-april-programs/ URL:https://wvculture.org/event/lecture-coke-oven-ruins-in-the-new-river-gorge-national-park-and-preserve/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000 DTSTAMP:20240712T014828 CREATED:20230410T130258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T130259Z UID:9019-1682157600-1682164800@wvculture.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun at West Virginia Independence Hall\, April 22 DESCRIPTION:The activities\, appropriate for elementary school age children\, will include singing period songs\, a craft\, characters in period costumes\, a presentation on a typical soldier’s life and information about Wheeling’s own General Jesse Reno\, who was killed at the battle of South Mountain. The cities of Reno\, Nev.; Reno\, Ohio; Reno\, Okla.; and Reno\, Pa.\, are named after our local hero. Children can also enjoy cookies\, drinks\, and a small gift bag. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The program is sponsored by the West Virginia Independence Hall Foundation. https://wvculture.org/free-family-fun-at-west-virginia-independence-hall-april-22/ URL:https://wvculture.org/event/free-family-fun-at-west-virginia-independence-hall-april-22/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR