West Virginia Culture Center

Greenbrier Valley Chorale Holiday Concert
2024-12-08 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Carnegie Hall, 611 Church St, Lewisburg, West Virginia, 24901, United States

Mountain Stage
2024-12-08 19:00 - 22:00 | West Virginia Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
GUEST ARTISTS: Kip Moore, Maya De Vitry, Joy Clark, Brad Tursi, and Andrew Marlin Stringband

This is Night 2 of our 41st Anniversary Celebrations!

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
2024-12-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 26301, United States
Famed “Pop music in a Time Machine” concert act Postmodern Jukebox has announced The ’10’ Tour, a new World Tour to celebrate the dual milestone of their 10th anniversary of touring and their 1,000th show in 2024. The tour arrives at the Robinson Grand on December 10, 2024.

Concertgoers can expect a dazzling, inspiring trip through the PMJ Universe — where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. Think “The Great Gatsby” meets “Sinatra at the Sands” meets “Back! …To The Future”.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
2024-12-12 19:30 - 20:00 | Joan C. Edwards Playhouse, One John Marshall Dr, Huntington, West Virginia, 25755, United States
You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15 TIME GRAMMY WINNER and COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME MEMBER RICKY SKAGGS and his ace backing band KENTUCKY THUNDER play all your favorite Christmas songs in their refreshing style. This heartwarming show features a reason to listen to the season of songs both old and new as Skaggs and his band perform their own perfect blend of tight harmony. Come celebrate this special time of year with friends and family, while listening to first class vocalists and musicians, singing and playing their finest for Christmas time.

Bob Thompson's Joy to the World
2024-12-12 20:00 - 2024-12-13 21:00 | West Virginia Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
This year’s concerts takes place at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV and will feature Bob Thompson and his all-star band, along with special guest vocalist Judith Owen, trumpeter James Moore, and New Orleans-based saxophonist Ricardo Pascal.

Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8pm.

“To say that we are excitedly looking forward to this year’s edition of Joy to the World is really an understatement. Our special guest will be the fabulous Judith Owen. Judith is a truly dynamic performer, and a wonderful jazz vocalist who, true to her Welsh heritage, really loves Christmas. She is also a fine songwriter, and plans to include a couple of her original Christmas songs in this show.

Judith is bringing, New Orleans based saxophonist, Ricardo Pascal along with her. Ricardo will be joining our guest trumpet player, James Moore. And as always you will hear Ryan Kennedy on guitar, John Inghram on bass, and Tim Courts on drums. I’m sure glad I’ll be playing piano, otherwise I’d be definitely buying a ticket to this show. Hope to see you there!”

Fayette Theater presents A Charlie Brown Christmas
2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Historic Fayette Theater, 115 S. Court Street, Fayetteville, West Virginia, 25314
Get tickets at fayettetheater.com.

A talented cast of young performers brings the classic television special to life on stage! Story by Charles M. Schulz, based on the 1965 television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. Stage adaptation by Eric Schaeffer by special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.

Winter Tapestry
2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:30
The Appalachian Children’s Chorus, West Virginia’s Official Children’s Chorus, will present their concert, Winter Tapestry, on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Charleston Baptist Temple. Special guests, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Men’s Chorus, will be featured during the concert. Tickets ($12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $5 Students) are available in advance by calling 304-343-1111. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults.

The Nutcracker with the Charleston Ballet
2024-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, 25301, United States
The Charleston Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet with the WVSO!

A Christmas Carol
2024-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Raleigh Theater & Playhouse, 403 Neville St, Beckley, West Virginia, 25801, United States
Theatre West Virginia presents Charles Dickens’ famous festive tale of ghosts and redemption.

Free Concert at West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling
2024-12-14 12:00 - 13:30
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host a free concert in the courtroom by the Community Serenade band on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The music will include traditional holiday songs. The program is open to the public. https://wvculture.org/wv-independence-hall-hosts-free-christmas-concert-on-december-14/

Holiday Ornament Workshops at Dakota Glass Works
2024-12-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Dakota Glass Works, 273 E Main St, Wardensville, WV, 26851, United States
Say goodbye to ordinary gifts—join us at Dakota Glass Works for a holiday experience that’s anything but typical! Reserve your spot now at farmsworkwonders.org/glass.

Every Saturday and Sunday from November 30th to December 22nd, step into our workshop to make your own glass ornament in a hands-on, 30-minute session. Whether you’re handcrafting a unique gift for someone special or gifting the workshop itself, this experience is perfect for creating something truly personal and memorable this holiday season!

Open to ages 12 and up, workshops require closed-toe shoes and long pants for safety. You can pick up your finished ornament the following Tuesday, or we can ship it to you for a small fee. For group bookings, please email info@dakotaglass.org with your group size and preferred date and time, and we’ll do our best to accommodate!

Bramwell Christmas Tour
2024-12-14 17:00 - 20:00
Experience Christmas in a small Victorian town with this annual holiday tour. Bramwell, lovingly referred to as the “Town of Millionaires” gained notoriety for having the highest number of millionaires per capita in the United States during the late 1800s, with as many as thirteen residing in the town during the early 20th century. This wealth is evident in the magnificent homes that still stand today. A select number of mansions will be open to the public. See multiple historic homes dressed in Christmas spirit, walk the brick streets and dine at local diners. Tickets are $20 for the self-guided walking tour. Tickets are sold on the day of the event or prior to the event at visitbramwell.com. Meet at the Bramwell Presbyterian Church in town for tickets, slide show and beginning of the tour.

Joy to Lewisburg with Bob Thompson and Friends
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Carnegie Hall, 611 Church St, Lewisburg, West Virginia, 24901, United States
“Joy To Lewisburg with Bob Thompson and Friends” returns to the Greenbrier Valley on Saturday, December 14, at 7 p.m. at Carnegie Hall. The annual concert will feature Christmas classics and holiday favorites performed by West Virginia Music Hall of Fame member Thompson and his band with special guests Zara Bode.

Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 – 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room located adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium. A cash bar and snacks are available.

West Virginia music hall of fame pianist Bob Thompson is perhaps the state’s best-loved musician and ambassador of jazz. He has touched many people’s lives both as an entertainer and a teacher.

Born in New York in 1942, he moved to West Virginia in the mid-’60s to attend West Virginia State College. Growing up in NY, he sang in street corner doo-wop bands and originally attended WVSC on a scholarship to study trumpet and music education. After switching to piano, he quickly became a staple on the local scene with bands like the Modern Jazz Interpreters and Joi.

After some independent releases, he signed to Capitol Records subsidiary Intima and later to the Ichiban label. Two of his albums climbed into the Top 25 in Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart while four of his releases made their way into the Top 10 on the Radio and Records jazz chart. Those nationally released works furthered his reputation significantly.

Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Pocahontas County Opera House, 818 Third Ave, Marlinton, WV, 24954, United States
The Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys, West Virginia’s longest-running bluegrass band, will return to the Opera House on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 7 p.m. Led by Mill Point local Richard Hefner for over half a century, the band is renowned for its traditional bluegrass sound, tight vocal harmonies, and deep roots in the local music scene.

The Magic Flute
2024-12-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 Washington St. E, Lewisburg, WV, 24901, United States
The Met made history in December 2006 when in presented its first Live in HD transmission to cinemas worldwide: the abridged English-language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor’s whimsical production features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn, and bass Rene Pape. The opera returns to select movie theaters for a special presentation during the holiday season.

A Motown Christmas
2024-12-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 26301, United States
The music and the magic of “A Motown Christmas” come to the Robinson Grand just in time to get you into the holiday spirit! We’ve taken the concept of a Motown concert to a whole new level with The Motortown All-Stars – an all-star line-up of vocalists and musicians assembled from the ranks of the Temptations, the Contours and the Miracles. These vocalists have each performed with Motown legends on stages around the world and now they’ve come together to deliver all the biggest Motown hits, complete with impeccable harmonies, flashy outfits and that dazzling choreography.

A live band of the finest players out of Detroit (complete with live brass) adds yet another level of excitement to those instantly-recognizable grooves. You’ll hear all the Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder and Supremes’ hits you know and love like “My Girl”, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, “Ooh Baby, Baby”, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” as well as holiday classics like “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Silent Night” performed in that inimitable Motown style. So, “Get Ready”… It’s the most wonderful time of the year and this will be this show’s only Clarksburg-area appearance this holiday season.

A Charlie Brown Christmas
2024-12-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Metropolitan Theater, 373 High St, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26505, United States
5:30 PM Doors Open/ 6:30 PM Show Begins

This show is meant for all ages and prices range between $45.00- $65.00

A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Emmy and Peabody award-winning story by Charles M. Schulz, has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over fifty-five years ago.

Now the classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation that celebrates the timeless television classic so the whole family can join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas.

After the final bow, the show crescendos into a celebration of song as the audience is invited to join the Peanuts gang in singing traditional Christmas songs and carols.

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage is a present the whole family can enjoy! There’s no better way for both among children and adults to discover the magic of the season!

Al Jeter Music Series: WVJO Christmas Celebration
2024-12-16 19:30 - 20:00 | Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 Washington St. E, Lewisburg, WV, 24901, United States
West Virginia Jazz Orchestra performs Christmas favorites and jazz classics

Frosty: A Musical Adventure
2024-12-19 19:00 - 19:30 | Chuck Mathena Center, 2 Stafford Commons, Princeton, West Virginia, 24740, United States
A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat, and when he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life! Can Frosty help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join them on a thrilling quest through New York City as they discover that the real magic of the Season is Love.

The Barter Players are a group of professional artists who perform world-class theatre for young people. We believe in theatre that awakens the imaginations of the most exciting, most participatory audience in the world: kids. Barter Player performances focus on what brings out bravery in all of us, and our shows never talk down to the audience. Because of our fierce theatricality, no-holds-barred acting, and faithfulness to the best stories ever written, we have a following among both children and adults alike. (it’s not unusual to have an adult ‘admit’ to us that they come even without a kid.) The child in all of us deserves wild adventure, incredible story, and the excitement of live theatre so close you can reach out and touch it.

The Barter Players perform at Barter Theatre in Abingdon April through December. Then, during February and March, The Players go on tour, performing at schools all over the Eastern seaboard. Barter Players also tour around the nation every October through December.

Jim Brickman
2024-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, West Virginia, 25301, United States
Experience the enchanting melodies of Grammy-nominated pianist Jim Brickman in Charleston on December 19, 2024. Known for his signature style that blends pop, contemporary, and instrumental music, Brickman will bring his “A Joyful Christmas” tour to life, filling the season with timeless classics like “The Gift,” “Valentine,” and “Love of My Life.” His expressive performances and emotional piano compositions have earned him worldwide acclaim, cementing his place as a top-charting artist in contemporary pop and New Age music.
Jim Brickman has topped Billboard charts, won two Grammy nominations, and continues to be celebrated for his warm, evocative sound that resonates deeply with audiences. This Christmas tour promises an intimate evening of holiday favorites and heartfelt originals, all performed with his trademark finesse. Perfect for the holiday season, it’s a night designed to lift spirits and celebrate the warmth of music that has made Brickman a beloved artist for decades.

A Touch of Holiday Magic
2024-12-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 26301, United States
Extreme Illusions & Escapes, a family friendly Las Vegas style illusion show, brings to the Robinson Grand stage their large scale, modern illusions, and edge of your seat, dangerous escapes for “A Touch of Holiday Magic” 2024!

Fayette Theater presents Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr - Home for the Holidays
2024-12-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Historic Fayette Theater, 115 S. Court Street, Fayetteville, West Virginia, 25314
get your tickets at www.fayettetheater.com!

Holiday Highlights Concert by Appalachian Chamber Music Festival
2024-12-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Camp Hill-Wesley United Methodist Church, 601 Washington St, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, 25425, United States
There’s something for everyone in this one-hour, family-friendly concert, which will feature selections of jolly and uplifting music to celebrate the yuletide season. Musical works to include inspired arrangements of some beloved holiday classic tunes, delightful moments from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”, inspiring works by Bach, and a special tribute to American composer Charles Ives as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth.

ACMF: Festive Celebration Chamber Music Concert
2024-12-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Zion Episcopal Church, East Congress Street 301, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States
Join the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival for an dazzling afternoon of music to warm your heart in the golden acoustics of historic Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town, WV. Experience this inspiring live one-hour performance with family, friends and loved ones that will give you reason to celebrate! Featuring pianist Ellen Hwangbo in the heroic piano quintet by Robert Schumann, and US Premiere of lauded Irish film composer Liam Bates’ “Dolmen (Joy)” for string trio.

The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival (ACMF) hosts their annual Winter Residency Chamber Music Concert Series December 28 – 31, 2025 in Jefferson County, WV. Each concert is different program in a different venue. This year, concerts will feature a string quartet. Join us for one or all four events, and welcome in the new year with ACMF!

Augusta Heritage Center Barn Dance Collective Dance
2024-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Randolph County Community Arts Center, Park Street 2, Elkins, West Virginia, 26241, United States
Céilí/Contra/Square Dance @ The Arts Center | Music by the Mud Larks | Calling by Mike Miller | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

January Lunch & Learn with Nevada Tribble
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00
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!
