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SUMMARY:American Conservation Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:American Conservation Film Festival 2025: Four Unforgettable Days of Inspiring Stories and Impactful Films\n\n \n\nShepherdstown\, WV – The American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) announces its 2025 Festival\, set to take place March 6 – 9 at Shepherd University’s Frank Arts Center in Shepherdstown\, WV. The festival will showcase 28 inspiring films that share powerful stories of hope and resilience\, highlighting the incredible individuals making a difference for our planet.\n\nThis year’s lineup offers animation\, documentary\, and fictional films ranging from 3 to 90 minutes long. From wolves to fungi\, snowy owls to hummingbirds\, and green burials to re-wilding a historic English estate\, there are topics to fit every interest. All screenings will be presented with open-captioning to ensure accessibility in an atmosphere of shared passion and curiosity. Audiences will have the unique opportunity to connect with more than a dozen filmmakers attending the festival and to hear from scientists including Dr. John Francis\, subject of the Oscar shortlisted film Planetwalker. Movie-goers can dive to the ocean floor\, fly through the forests of Hawaii\, and travel between Yellowstone National Park and Bengal–all from the comfort of their seats.\n\nACFF audience members call the films “Wonderful\, thought-provoking\, engaging\, and beautifully done.” Long after the festival ends\, the films continue making an impact.\n\nThe Frank Arts Center offers a welcoming venue with FREE and easy parking for all attendees. Festival passes and tickets are on sale now. Admission for students (grades 5-12) is free. For more details\, visit conservationfilmfest.org.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/american-conservation-film-festival/
LOCATION:Frank Arts Center\, University Drive 26\, Shepherdstown\, WV\, 25443\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Javier Zamora
DESCRIPTION:In his debut memoir\, the New York Times Bestseller\, Solito\, Salvadoran poet Javier Zamora retells his nine-week odyssey across Guatemala\, Mexico\, and the Sonoran Desert before reuniting with his parents in California.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/a-conversation-with-javier-zamora/
LOCATION:Joan C. Edwards Playhouse\, One John Marshall Dr\, Huntington\, West Virginia\, 25755\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kurt Crandall and True Story
DESCRIPTION:The Opera House is thrilled to introduce acclaimed and accomplished Richmond-based blues musician Kurt Crandall to Shepherdstown! \n\n\n\nMusic has taken Kurt throughout the United States with stops in Kansas City\, Washington\, D.C.\, Macon\, Chicago\, Seattle and most recently Richmond\, Virginia. In DC Kurt played regularly with Jesse James Brown (former bass player for Bo Diddley). Kurt relocated to the Deep South\, where he spent three years playing with the Macon Blues All-Stars which included several alumni from Otis Redding’s band. Kurt left Georgia and moved to Chicago to immerse himself in the city’s storied blues scene as well as travel nationally and internationally to promote his debut album – True Story. During his tenure in Chicago\, he landed on the regular rotation at the House of Blues\, Shaw’s Crabhouse\, Andy’s Jazz Club\, Wise Fools Pub and Smoke Daddy and played with blues heavyweights Dave Specter\, Kenny Smith\, Barrelhouse Chuck and Jimmy Sutton. He is currently touring to promote his 4th recording – STARTS ON THE STOPS. \n\n\n\nBio/Music: KurtCrandall.com \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission (all ages): $15 advance\, $20 at door. \n\n\n\nDoors open 30 minutes before showtime.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/kurt-crandall-and-true-story/
LOCATION:Shepherdstown Opera House\, 131 West German St\, Shepherdstown\, West Virginia\, 25443\, United States
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