West Virginia Culture Center

COMEDY COMES TO THE COLONIAL ARTS CENTER
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Comedy Comes to the Colonial Arts Center!

May 10, 2024

7PM

“Adventure Begins at Your Library” scavenger hunt
2024-06-20 11:00 - 17:30
Organized by the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. The scavenger hunt features 11 historic locations in Moundsville and will run from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The last stop will be at the library, where each person who answers all 11 questions will win a prize and be eligible for a drawing for a larger prize. https://wvculture.org/june-events-and-wv-day-activities-at-the-grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex/

Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dance Troupe
2024-06-22 11:30
Grave Creek is once again honored to receive a visit from the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dance Troupe who will perform on Saturday, June 22. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. with a lecture by Shawn Price, tradition keeper and director of the troupe, who will talk about the Navajo Code Talkers who served in World War II. The lecture will be followed by a performance of traditional Navajo dances at 1:30 p.m. Afterwards, free food samples will be offered by the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO) Native Cuisine Food Truck. The food samples will be offered first-come, first-serve and visitors will need to get tickets at the door. https://wvculture.org/june-events-and-wv-day-activities-at-the-grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex/

“Meadowcroft Rock Shelter: A Half-Century of Prehistoric Preservation.”
2024-06-29 14:00
David Scofield, director of Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, will present a lecture titled “Meadowcroft Rock Shelter: A Half-Century of Prehistoric Preservation.” After 50 years, Meadowcroft continues to be a site of ongoing archaeological study as well as a heritage tourism attraction. Scofield will share the challenges and successes of preserving the open rockshelter excavation for future scientific investigation while maintaining public access and providing educational programming at the site’s newly renovated museum. https://wvculture.org/june-events-and-wv-day-activities-at-the-grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex/

WV Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host the Governor’s Arts Caravan Across the State
2024-08-05 09:30 - 11:30
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 consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.

Each session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. The director of arts, grant coordinators, and Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith will be on-site to lead the workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows:

Monday, August 5, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Bloomfield Richwood (Richwood, Nicholas County)

WV Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host the Governor’s Arts Caravan Across the State
2024-08-06 09:30 - 11:30
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 consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.

Each session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. The director of arts, grant coordinators, and Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith will be on-site to lead the workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows:

Tuesday, August 6, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Arthurdale Heritage (Arthurdale, Preston County)

WV Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host the Governor’s Arts Caravan Across the State
2024-08-07 09:30 - 11:30
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 consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.

Each session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. The director of arts, grant coordinators, and Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith will be on-site to lead the workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows:

Wednesday, August 7, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Weirton Madonna High School (Weirton, Hancock County)

WV Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host the Governor’s Arts Caravan Across the State
2024-08-08 09:30 - 11:30
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 consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.

Each session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. The director of arts, grant coordinators, and Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith will be on-site to lead the workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows:

Thursday, August 8, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Main Street Point Pleasant (Point Pleasant, Mason County)

WV Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host the Governor’s Arts Caravan Across the State
2024-08-09 09:30 - 11:30
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 consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.

Each session will last approximately two and a half hours and consist of an overview of available grants and services provided by the WVDACH. The director of arts, grant coordinators, and Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith will be on-site to lead the workshops and answer any questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Locations and times are as follows:

Friday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Southern WV Community & Technical College (Logan, Logan County)

Pocahontas County Opera House Performance Series
2024-08-12 19:00 - 2024-09-28 21:00 | Pocahontas County Opera House, 818 Third Ave, Marlinton, WV, 24954, United States
Kindred Valley (Americana)

All performances being at 7 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

All performances at the Opera House are family-friendly and open to everyone. Admission is free for individuals 17 years old or younger. Our facilities are accessible for people with disabilities, and we encourage everyone to attend. Special arrangements can be made if needed. You can buy tickets at the door or in advance on our website. Please note that seating is first come, first served.

Please note that the dates provided may be subject to change. Please check our website, social media, or call for the latest updates on dates and advance ticket information.

South Charleston Summerfest Around the Mound
2024-08-14 18:00 - 2024-08-17 22:00
South Charleston Summerfest around the Mound is 4 evenings of “FREE” entertainment! Food vendors, 2 bands each evening, dance contests for all ages, a Kids Zone with inflatables and “FREE” sno cones. NEW! On Friday there is a Drone Show over the Mound at 10 pm. Saturday opens early with a Car Show from 8am – 2pm and after the evening entertainment the event closes with Fireworks display at 10pm.

Art After Dark
2024-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, 25301, United States
The Clay Center’s FREE Art After Dark experience is back August 15!

Begin your evening with a special event hosted by the Tamarack Foundation for the Arts! From 6-7PM, discover the world of professional development in art at their upcoming panel event.

Stay for Art After Dark from 7-9 PM, featuring live music by the Hot Jazz of Charleston, styrofoam plate printmaking, and incredible exhibits by Charles “Charly” Jupiter Hamilton and Shoji Satake!

Join us at the Clay Center on August 15 from 7-9 PM!

Art After Dark is supported by The Elliot Family Foundation, Friends of Clay Center, and Fund for the Arts.

The Clay Center’s performing and visual arts offerings are presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

ArtsLink Coffeehouse featuring the Bank Notes with Bill Stokes Magic
2024-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Francis Creative Arts Center, 202 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, WV, 26155, United States
ArtsLink’s 2024 Coffeehouse Series will continue Tuesday, August 20, with The Bank Notes. The free 6:30pm concert, sponsored by First Mutual Bank, will be held on the performance deck at the Francis Creative Arts Center at the corner of Maple Avenue and Washington Street in downtown New Martinsville. Photography by local artist Jane Knight will be on display in the gallery. The Bank Notes are a local Barbershop chorus whose repertoire includes classic Barbershop tunes, and some modern songs performed in the Barbershop style. Their name is derived from their rehearsal location, Doolin Center, which used to be a bank. In between sets, we have Bill Stokes, a local entertainer who will share some musical trickery of his own. Light refreshments will be served and don’t forget a lawn chair. In the event of an uncooperative weatherman, the concert will be moved indoors.

Rick Tincher, Jessica Schoonover Coffeehouse presented by ArtsLink
2024-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Francis Creative Arts Center, 202 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, WV, 26155, United States
ArtsLink’s 2024 Coffeehouse Series concludes on Tuesday, August 27, with Rick Tincher, Jessica Schoonover, and the Birch River Band. The free 6:30pm concert, sponsored by First Mutual Bank, will be held on the performance deck at the Francis Creative Arts Center at the corner of Maple Avenue and Washington Street in downtown New Martinsville. Jessica Schoonover has been playing music and singing since she was 4 years old. In addition to singing, she also plays fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. Tincher has won state banjo contests in Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland, as well as the Mid-Atlantic Banjo Championship. He sings and plays steel guitar, electric guitar, and acoustic guitar in the band. Light refreshments will be served and don’t forget a lawn chair.

Rosalie Haizlett: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains Opening
2024-08-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, 25301, United States
Author and illustrator Rosalie Haizlett kicks off her new book tour with this traveling exhibit featuring watercolor paintings from her manuscript. The illustrations feature a combination of vibrant landscapes, hand-drawn maps, and close-up views of the tiny plants, animals, and fungi that Haizlett observed during a six-month trip through the entire Appalachian Mountain range (from Alabama to Newfoundland) in 2022. The exhibit replicates stepping into a whimsical field guide.
Rosalie Haizlett: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains is presented with support from the Bernard H. & Blanche E. Jacobson Foundation, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation, Daywood Foundation, Elliot Family Foundation, Fund for the Arts, and Herscher Foundation, Inc.
The Clay Center’s performing and visual arts offerings are presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

Relief Printmaking Workshop
2024-08-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, 25301, United States
You love their posters, and now you can learn hand-carving techniques from the artists themselves! Join Emily and Betsy Sokolosky of Basecamp Printing Co. for TWO introductory relief printmaking workshops at the Clay Center. Learn the fundamentals of carving a linocut by cutting away negative space to create a raised image. Then, ink your surface and run it through our press to create your very own limited edition of prints. While you’re here, check out Charly Hamilton’s relief woodblock prints in his retrospective exhibition on display!
All experience levels are welcome, but children under 10 to be accompanied by an adult. Limited space available; advanced registration is required. Questions? Please call our Box Office at 304-561-3570 or email JulietArtMuseum@theclaycenter.org.
This workshop is presented with support from the Bernard H. & Blanche E. Jacobson Foundation, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation, Daywood Foundation, Elliot Family Foundation, Fund for the Arts, and Herscher Foundation, Inc.
The Clay Center’s performing and visual arts offerings are presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains: An Artist’s Journey Gallery Talk and Book Signing
2024-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, 25301, United States
Join WV artist and author Rosalie Haizlett for a tour of her exhibition Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains and stick around to have her autograph your own copy of her illustrated book! Rosalie will talk about her creative process for creating the watercolor paintings that became her book manuscript, as well as her six-month journey through the Appalachian Mountains and the development of her book from pen to publication. If you want a copy, Taylor Books will be on hand selling Rosalie’s books including Tiny Worlds—just released on Sept. 1!
This program and accompanying exhibit are presented with support from the Bernard H. & Blanche E. Jacobson Foundation, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation, Daywood Foundation, Elliot Family Foundation, Fund for the Arts, and Herscher Foundation, Inc.
The Clay Center’s performing and visual arts offerings are presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

This exhibit is free with museum admission.

“An Evening with Bob Thompson” at the Culture Center in Charleston
2024-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | West Virginia Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will host “An Evening with Bob Thompson” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at the Culture Center Theater, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston. The show is free and open to the public. Thompson will play some of his favorite tunes written by jazz pianists, past and present.

“An Evening with Bob Thompson” at the Culture Center in Charleston, Sept. 11

WV Country Roads Festival
2024-09-13 10:00 - 2024-09-15 16:00 | Wetzel County 4H Camp, 61 4H Camp Road, New Martinsville, WV, 26155, United States
The mission of the WV Country Roads Festival is to promote the history and agriculture of West Virginia in a fun, educational and safe environment by promoting the traditions of family entertainment.

The WV Country Roads Festival values our community, and holds a primary objective of supporting our community by creating a venue to provide families, young and old, enjoyment at a fun, family-friendly weekend at an affordable cost. We will continue to support and display our local entrepreneurs, vendors, and talents to expose them to a more diverse audience. We will also continue to integrate arts, history and culture into the festival in ways that attendees of all ages can engage and learn.

Tyler Consolidated High School "52nd Annual WV Oil & Gas Festival" Marching Band Competition
2024-09-14 13:00 - 20:00 | Tyler Consolidated High School, 1993 Silver Knight Dr., Sistersville, West Virginia, 26175, United States
52nd Annual West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival Marching Band Contest

This marching band competition is part of the Governor’s Cup Marching Band Series

Parade Judging: 1:00PM

Field Show Judging: 4:00PM

River Road Music Festival
2024-09-14 16:00 - 22:00 | Historic Henderson Hall, River Road, Williamstown, WV, 26187, United States
Atlanta Rythm Section will headline this year’s River Road Music Festival as a part of their 50th anniversary tour. ARS joins a line up that includes Appalachian Folk singer Micah Kesselring and West Virginia native and rising country singer Kate Boyteck. The event benefits Historic Henderson Hall, built in 1836 and now operated as a museum and event center by the Museums of the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Friends of Music presents "Gut, Wind and Wire"
2024-09-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, West German Street, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, United States
The Friends of Music will open its 2024-25 concert season with the acclaimed early music trio called Gut, Wind and Wire. Entitled “Ancient Airs and Dances” the program will include music from the 16th to the 18th century Europe, including Celtic and original compositions. The musicians performing will be Mark Cudek, Ronn McFarlane and Mindy Rosenfeld.

TSAA Fall Art in the Park
2024-09-21 00:00 - 2024-09-22 23:59
Tri-State Arts Association will have their fall Art in the Park in Ritter Park, near the fountain, in Huntington WV. Over 20 juried artists will be selling art, paintings, photography, pottery, mixed media etc. Saturday, September 21 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday September 22 11 am to 5 pm. Children art activities and food trucks will be available. For more information contact Laura Moul 304-415-4522, or email lauramoul@aol.com.

Hurricane High School "Whirlwind of Music" Marching Band Contest
2024-09-21 09:00 - 17:00
This marching band competition is part of the Governor’s Cup Marching Band Series

Augusta Fiddler's Reunion
2024-09-21 10:00 - 22:00 | Elkins Town Square Rotary Ampitheater, Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
A unique event, the Augusta Fiddlers’ Reunion is a favorite of all who love old-time music. Scores of West Virginia’s master fiddlers, pickers and singers gather, along with hundreds of local folks and visitors for a day of fun, packed with performances, workshops, jam sessions and a square dance in the evening.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Fiddle Workshop with Tessa McCoy | Augusta Heritage Center Dance Hall (303 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241)
Learn a fiddle tune and technique from the West Virginia State fiddle champion. This workshop is aimed at intermediate players, but all levels are welcome if you are willing to follow the pace of the instructor. $20 admission, $10 for students/Americorps

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: West Virginia Tune Workshop with Chance McCoy (open to all instruments) | Augusta Heritage Center Dance Hall (303 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241)
Bring an instrument and learn a tune from Chance McCoy, who is originally from the Eastern Panhandle and has toured the world with Old Crow Medicine Show and other bands. This workshop is aimed at intermediate players, but all levels are welcome if you are willing to follow the pace of the instructor. $20 admission, $10 for students/Americorps

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Fiddler Showcase | Elkins Town Square Amphitheater
This showcase will consist of 20-minute sets from West Virginia fiddlers. Some of the featured players will be: Mack Samples, Joe Herrmann, Jenny Allinder, Jimmy Costa, Mary Linscheid, Bobby Taylor, John Morris, Bob Smakula, Andy Fitzgibbon, Jesse Milnes, Gerry Milnes, Tessa McCoy, Chance McCoy. The final schedule of players will be announced here prior to the event. Free and open to the public.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Youth Old-Time Music Showcase | Elkins Town Square Amphitheater
This showcase will feature players aged 17 and younger from around the state, including players from our Augusta Strings Program. Free and open to the public.

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Square Dance | Randolph County Community Arts Center
Calling by Mack Samples; Music by Jesse Milnes & Friends. $10 admission, $5 for students/Americorps

Cabell Midland "Knight at the Round Table" Marching Band Competition
2024-09-21 14:00 - 20:00 | Cabell Midland High School, 2300 US Rt 60, Ona, West Virginia, 25545, United States
This marching band competition is part of the Governor’s Cup Marching Band Series.

Ravenswood High School "Jim Porter Legacy" Marching Band Competition
2024-09-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Ravenswood High School, 100 Plaza Dr, Ravenswood, West Virginia, 26164, United States
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Ravenswood High School! Don’t miss out on the chance to showcase your band’s talent and skills in front of top-notch judges. With our brand-new turf field and state-of-the-art facilities, this event promises to be both thrilling and educational. This event is being held in conjunction with the evening Parkersburg High School Marching Show, creating a full day of musical excellence and friendly competition.

Parkersburg High School "Jim Kessel's Big Red Band Invitational"
2024-09-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Parkersburg High School, 2101 Dudley Ave, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101, United States

"Winnie-the-Pooh" Theatre for Young Audiences
2024-10-04 19:00 - 2024-10-06 14:00 | Capital High School, Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV, 25311, United States
The Capital High School Theatre is proud to present the world premier of a new Appalachian adaptation of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Shows are Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th at 7pm and Sunday, October 6th at 2pm. The show runs approximately 35 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the door- $5 for students, $10 for adults. CASH ONLY

In these quirky tales, Grandpa paints the picture of Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear of very little brain, and his friends to Christopher Robin before bedtime. These stories often begin with a simple problem (and with Pooh, that problem more often than not involves honey). Then, the friends of the Wood, along with Christopher Robin, must come together to find a solution. Whether it is using their imagination to create a new invention, using teamwork to build a house, or sharing resources to make a new friend feel welcome, the wacky personalities of the Wood’s inhabitants constantly butt heads to reach a collective goal while learning important life lessons along the way.

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates its Annual Archaeology Day
2024-10-05 12:00 - 16:00
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will feature special activities from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, as part of its annual Archaeology Day celebration. The program coincides with West Virginia Archaeology Month, which is celebrated throughout October. All activities are free and open to the public. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-its-annual-archaeology-day-on-saturday-oct-5/
