West Virginia Culture Center

January Lunch & Learn with Nevada Tribble
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our January Lunch and Learn with Nevada Tribble!
Topic: The Art of Earning: Building a Patchwork Income Date: January 15, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM (Online via Zoom) Tickets: FREE for Creative Network members | $5 general admission
Are you an artist or creative looking to diversify your income streams? Join Nevada Tribble as she shares insights into building a “patchwork income” through a mix of art-related ventures. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to evaluate opportunities to find what fits best for you.
Grab your spot now: https://buytickets.at/tamarackfoundationforthearts/1516309
Don’t miss this chance to kick off the new year with practical tips for creative success!

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert
2025-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Capitol Theatre, 1015 Main St, Wheeling, West Virginia, 26003, United States
Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.

Mountain Stage
2025-01-19 19:00 - 22:00 | WVU Canady Creative Arts Center, 1436 Evansdale Dr, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States
GUEST ARTISTS: Jim Lauderdale, Sister Sadie, Crys Matthews, Jedd Hughes, and Critton Hollow

Pianist Barbara Nissman to Perform at Culture Center in Charleston, Jan. 24
2025-01-24 18:00
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will host Pianist Barbara Nissman for a concert at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Friday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. for “Beethoven, the Great!”, another exciting program in the Steinway Classics series. The concert is free and open to the public. https://wvculture.org/pianist-barbara-nissman-to-perform-at-culture-center-in-charleston-jan-24/

Aida
2025-01-25 12:30 - 17:00 | Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 Washington St. E, Lewisburg, WV, 24901, United States
American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Romanian-Hungarian mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi also stars as Aida’s rival, Amneris, alongside Polish tenor Piotr Beczala as the soldier Radames—completing opera’s greatest love triangle. Met Music Director Yannich Nezet-Seguin takes the podium to conduct the January 25 performance, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide.

Woodland Wonders: A Community Lantern Parade
2025-01-25 18:00 - 19:30
The Town of Bolivar is hosting its 2nd Annual Community Lantern Parade, which coincides with Jefferson County’s ‘Frosty Fest.’ This year’s theme is “Woodland Wonders.” Come and be dazzled by sculptural paper lanterns that were created in a community arts project led by artist and instructor Valeska Populoh and assistant Peter Redgrave. We welcome participation! We invite you to wear twinkle lights, to carry your own paper lantern illuminated with LED lights, to play an instrument or carry wind chimes. Participants will meet at the Harpers Ferry Middle School staff parking lot at 5:30 pm.
The Parade route will begin at the Harpers Ferry Middle School and progress down Washington Street to Harpers Ferry Town Hall, looping back to the Bolivar Community Center for cider and cookies.
This project was in partnership with the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library and sponsored by Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Jefferson Arts Council. For more information, please visit the Bolivar website, www.bolivarwv.org/lantern, or call Lisa Kovatch (304) 620-3011. (Photo credit: Valeska Populoh)
Come, EXPERIENCE THE WONDER!

More Beethoven, The Great! with pianist Barbara Nissman and WV Music Friends
2025-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Carnegie Hall, 611 Church St, Lewisburg, West Virginia, 24901, United States
Pianist Barbara Nissman returns to Carnegie Hall to present a third season of Carnegie Classics, a three- part concert series designed to introduce classical music to new audiences, as well as inspiring and entertaining all music enthusiasts.

Mountain Stage
2025-01-26 19:00 - 22:00 | West Virginia Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
GUEST ARTISTS: Tophouse, Cloud Cult, Dar Williams, Stephen Wilson Jr., and more TBA

Youth Art Competitions
2025-01-29 10:30 - 2025-03-01 15:30
Ravenswood Arts, a new downtown gallery, is elevating youth involvement. The next 2 months will be 2 art competitions ages 7-12, and 13-19. Awards receptions with 800$ in total purse for award nights. Ravenswood Arts LLC Facebook 435-215-6461…224 Washington St.

Live History Show at West Virginia Independence Hall, Feb. 8
2025-01-31 11:00
WHEELING, W.Va. – Live History, a theatre company that specializes in bringing your local history to life, will feature two showings of “A Knock at the Door: A History Mystery” at West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Showtimes are 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the WVIH courtroom and will last one and a half hours each. Audience sizes will be limited to 30-35 people per show. The shows are free and open to the public. https://wvculture.org/live-history-show-at-west-virginia-independence-hall-feb-8/

ThunderBeard: Tribute to ZZ Top
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 26301, United States
ThunderBeard is the ultimate ZZ Top tribute band that authentically recreates the live experience of “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas.” ThunderBeard will have you singing along to classic hits such as La Grange, Tush, and Sharp Dressed Man as well as many other classics from throughout the legendary band’s 50+ year history.

With musicianship and showmanship that rivals the original (and, of course, Fuzzy guitars!), ThunderBeard delivers an unforgettable live show that will have you feeling like you’ve been transported back to the heyday of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Ruben Studdard
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 26301, United States
Ruben Studdard, the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter known for his soulful voice is coming to the Robinson Grand on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Prepare to be enchanted by the “Velvet Teddy Bear” and American Idol winner’s undeniable talent and diverse musical talents in R&B, gospel, and more.

Almost, MAINE
2025-02-07 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-02-08 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-02-09 14:30 - 17:00 | Apollo Civic Theatre, East Martin Street 128, Martinsburg, WV, 25401, United States
A woman carries her heart, broken into nineteen pieces, in a small paper bag. A man shrinks to half his former size, after losing hope in love. A couple keep the love they have given each other in large red bags, or compress the mass into the size of a diamond. These playful and surreal experiences are commonplace in the world of John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, where on one deeply cold and magical Midwinter Night, the citizens of Almost — not organized enough for a town, too populated for a wilderness — experience the life-altering power of the human heart. Relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. Propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis and populated with characters who are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and sincere, Almost, Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love, each with a compelling couple at its center, each with its own touch of sorcery.

Bright Heart Trees at Cre8 studio upstairs
2025-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | cre8 studio upstairs, Olde Main Plaza, Saint Albans, WV, 25177, United States
Welcome to Bright Heart trees at Cre8 Studio Upstairs! Join us for a fun-filled event where you can unleash your creativity and paint beautiful trees with vibrant colors. This in-person event will be held at Cre8 Studio Upstairs, a cozy and inspiring space perfect for letting your artistic side shine. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this event is for everyone looking to have a great time and create something special. Grab your friends and family, and come join us for a memorable painting experience! All classes are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Nature. Beauty
2025-02-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Capitol Theatre, 1015 Main St, Wheeling, West Virginia, 26003, United States
In West Virginia, we treasure the fact that our physical landscape has provided so much and is so beautiful to behold. It is a point of pride that in 2020, New River Gorge became the country’s newest national park. This performance pays homage to the landscape of our state with Foggy Moon over the Gorge by West Virginia-based composer Matt Jackfert, a work inspired by the natural beauty found in New River Gorge. In addition, we welcome Utah Symphony Concertmaster Madeline Adkins to perform The Maze, a tribute to the Canyonlands National Park in Utah. We will end the performance with Tchaikovsky’s beloved Symphony no. 4.

Love Notes with The Bob Thompson Unit
2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, 25301, United States
Indulge in the romantic music of Gershwin, enchanting melodies of “Moon River”, timeless love themes from Superman and West Side Story, featuring performances with local legend Bob Thompson Unit. Join us for an evening where every note is a celebration of love’s triumph and the beauty of musical passion.

Valentine's Weekend Make Your Own Workshops
2025-02-14 09:00 - 2025-02-16 16:00 | Dakota Glass Works, 273 E Main St, Wardensville, WV, 26851, United States
Looking to turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day? 🔥💕 Join us at Dakota Glass Works and create your own hand-blown cup or wine glass—it’s the perfect date idea and one you’ll never forget!
Workshops run Friday through Sunday, 9 AM to 4 PM, Valentine’s Weekend. Snag your spot at farmsworkwonders.org/glass. Interested in a group booking? Just email us at info@dakotaglass.org, and we’ll take care of the rest!

While you’re here, make a day of it in Wardensville: enjoy Valentine’s specials at Mack’s Bingo Kitchen, then treat yourself to something sweet at the Wardensville Garden Market.

See you in the studio!

BYOArt Critique: Bring Your Own Art Critique
2025-02-19 16:00 - 20:30 | Hannah’s Studios, Adams Street 312, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
BYOArt Critique – Bring Your Own Art!
Looking for thoughtful feedback on your artwork? Join us for a casual, in-person critique session at Hannah’s Studios (312 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV) on February 19, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:30 PM!
What to Expect: A welcoming, informal critique space for artists of all levels Feedback from guest panelists: Shalya Marsh, Jamie Lester, and Lisa Giuliani All mediums welcome! Just be mindful that work should not exceed 24″x24″x24″ A critique demo by the panelists to start things off Light refreshments provided!
Want to reserve a critique spot?Fill out this form https://forms.gle/CHGcTzd9VxjuGdvXA
Not ready to share just yet? No problem! Come observe, learn, and network! Let’s talk art in a warm and supportive space!

Cabin Fever Concert @ Historic Graham House
2025-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Graham House, Graham House Road 131, Talcott, WV, 24981, United States
CABIN FEVER is back! – Saturday, Feb. 22 @ Graham House

The second annual Cabin Fever concert at the historic Graham House in Lowell, WV is right around the corner and promises to be a great show! On Saturday, February 22nd, from 3 PM to 5 PM, three very talented musicians – Tish Westman, Hunter Walker, and Lewis Prichard – will join Appalachian duo Little Maggie to present a mix of traditional and original songs and tunes featuring a passel of instruments from clawhammer banjo to upright bass, fiddle to bowed psaltery, lap dulcimer to ukelele, mandolin to autoharp and more, in combinations perhaps never before heard.

For Tish Westman music is a way of life. As a youngster, she often found herself in trouble for whistling and humming at school. She now teaches, performs, sings, and composes on a variety of instruments, most notably lap dulcimer and bowed psaltery. Since 2001, she and her husband Greg have been the resident woodworkers at Tamarack where they build and sell instruments along with recordings and books of music instruction in their Noted Note style. In addition, they produce an annual Bowed Psaltery Symphony performance featuring as many as 60 musicians from across the United States. Among all these pursuits, Westman says her greatest passion is teaching others to play and watching them experience the joy of music. In 2011, she performed on Mountain Stage with her group Psaltrio, which included a budding young musician named Hunter Walker.

Walker began learning dulcimer from Westman when he was 13 years old. A quick learner, he started competing and went on to win numerous competitions including the West Virginia State Championship. But he didn’t stop there! His prodigious skill on clawhammer banjo landed him more first-place wins including another state title. To hear him play is to appreciate why. He’s an in-demand musician with extensive performance experience, a composer, a teacher known for his kind, approachable style, a founding member of Long Point String Band, and a West Virginia native proud of his roots.

Lewis Prichard, also from West Virginia, grew up in a musical family and began playing guitar at an early age. He took up mandolin as a teen and fiddle in his twenties. Skilled in a variety of genres from Old-Time to Celtic, his instrumental versatility and easy demeanor make him a welcome addition to many ensembles. Past adventures include taking his music as far away as Norway and playing in Virginia’s Mando Mafia. He is currently a member of Beckley, West Virginia’s Long Point String Band and Greenhouse of Lexington, Virginia.

Rounding out this unique collaboration will be Mary Dailey and Cheryl Mansley of Little Maggie with songs old and new – heartfelt, humorous, and haunting – as well as instrumental accompaniment on some ordinary and not-so-ordinary instruments. As hosts of a monthly Old-Time Mountain Music Jam, Dailey and Mansley love fostering community participation in the living tradition of Appalachian music. This year’s Cabin Fever concert is dedicated to that tradition and will celebrate the tunes and songs, musicians and instruments, and listeners – all part of what makes it so grand.

The Graham House is located at 131 Graham House Road in Lowell, West Virginia, off Rt. 12 (also Rt. 3), between Talcott & Pence Springs. Admission is $20/person at the door. Cash only, please. Doors open at 2:15 PM, and seating is first come, first served.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will take place the next day, Sunday, February 23rd. For more information contact Cheryl Mansley at 304-702-0554 or cherylmansley@gmail.com, or visit ArtBeat of the Mountains on Facebook.

We would like to thank Graham House, the New River Gateway CVB, and the Hinton Area Foundation for their support in making this event possible. We look forward to seeing you at this one-of-a-kind show that’s sure to cure even the most serious case of cabin fever!

Sammy Miller & The Congregation | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
2025-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, 25301, United States
Sammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission to put the generosity back into jazz and bring art back to the people. Juilliard trained and drummer on a Grammy® nominated album, Sammy Miller has been hailed as “the perfect player scholar” (The Wall Street Journal).

Miller has spent the last decade making jazz accessible to a new generation of listeners and learners. From Lincoln Center to The White House, TEDx to The Newport Jazz Festival, with special guests including Jon Batiste and Wynton Marsalis, Miller’s band, Sammy Miller and The Congregation, has headlined the most prominent Jazz festivals for over a decade. The Congregation specializes in joyful jazz–music that feels good. They recently released the album, Joyful Jazz at Lincoln Center (2023).

After working with over 60,000 students in 45 states, Miller launched the music education platform PLAYBOOK (www.thisisplaybook.com) to offer teachers the tools to inspire lifelong musicians. Miller recently discussed his music education philosophy in his New York Times op-ed titled “We’re Teaching Music to Kids All Wrong”.

FOOTMAD Concert: The Jeremiahs
2025-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St, Charleston, West Virginia, 25301, United States
Irish folk band with a wonderful mixture of newly created composed songs and tunes in the folk genre and a well selected catalogue of older folk songs, they are sure to rouse the emotions.

Champions of Magic: Chasing the Unbelievable
2025-02-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, 25301, United States
Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle and undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to entertain the entire family. Combining their signature humor with groundbreaking magic, the world’s only team of illusionists present a brand-new production unlike anything that has come before.

ArtsLink presents the Andrew Collins Trio
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Parlor Theater at Doolin Center, New Martinsville, Main Street 253, New Martinsville, WV, 26155, United States
ArtsLink’s 24-25 Concert Series Season continues with a performance by the Andrew Collins Trio on Thursday, February 27, at 7:00 pm at The Parlor Theater at Doolin Center, 253 Main Street, in downtown New Martinsville. Tickets for ArtsLink members are $10 for an individual and $20 for a family (2 adults and kids under 18), for non-members $15 for individuals and $25 for a family, student tickets are $5, and will be available at the door. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted.

As Collins gathers up innumerable JUNO nominations (5) and Canadian Folk Music Awards (7) won by his various ensembles, he’s zeroing in on the work he does with Trio-mates: fellow string guru Adam Shier whose versatility shines through on vocals, guitar, mandolin and in-the-pocket James McEleney holding it down on the bass, mandocello and vocals. Showcasing a dizzying number of styles and instruments on stage, Collins and Co. appear to live by the old adage, “idle hands are the devil’s workshop”, likely keeping them just ahead of his grasp.

Funding for this program made possible with assistance from West Virginia Northern Community College, the Antero Foundation, EQT Foundation, and WETZ/WYMJ Radio. This program is presented with financial assistance from the WV Department of Arts, Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the WV Commission on the Arts. Additional support provided by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Harry E. And Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust- 2024. ArtsLink is committed to providing universal accessibility wherever possible. Persons with special needs may contact us at 304-455-2278 to request assistance.

Celtic Calling Ceilidh Dance
2025-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St E, Charleston, West Virginia, 25301, United States
A Ceilidh is a traditional Scottish and Irish social gatheringfeaturing dancing and live music.

Come dance at the FOOTMAD Celtic CeilidhEasy and fun!No fancy footwork involved

Winter Blues Farmers Market
2025-03-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
With 120+ vendors, you’ll find fresh produce, meats, honey, baked goods, and more. It’s family-friendly, FREE to attend, and the perfect way to support local WV businesses!

The Return of the King: An Unrivaled Tribute to Elvis
2025-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Metropolitan Theater, 373 High St, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505, United States
Don’t miss this high energy production re-creating the excitement of The King in his youthful prime! Starring one of the top young tribute artists in the country and the amazing Roustabout Showband, they are bringing their multi award-winning, nationally acclaimed Elvis Tribute Show to the Metropolitan Theatre on March 5th, 2025.

Joe Bonamassa
2025-03-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, 25301, United States
Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, the set list for this show which will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favorites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with 28 #1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history). Bonamassa’s career in the music industry has built steadily over the years and is only gaining more momentum.

Watch the music video for “The Last Matador Of Bayonne,” https://joeb.me/YTTLMOB off Joe’s latest album “Live at The Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra” available now at jbonamassa.com

American Conservation Film Festival
2025-03-06 16:00 - 2025-03-09 19:00 | Frank Arts Center, University Drive 26, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, United States
American Conservation Film Festival 2025: Four Unforgettable Days of Inspiring Stories and Impactful Films

Shepherdstown, 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.

This 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.

ACFF audience members call the films “Wonderful, thought-provoking, engaging, and beautifully done.” Long after the festival ends, the films continue making an impact.

The 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.
