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... View Article
This program looks at Thanksgiving through Native American eyes. In March of 1621, Massasoit, chief of the Wampanoag tribe in New England, negotiated a diplomatic alliance with a scraggly band of English settlers for the benefit of his people. Half a century later, a brutal war flared up.
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.
Meet authors Gary L. Rider and Roseanna Dakan Keller who will give a short introduction to their newest book which tells the story of Moundsville’s Fostoria Glass plant and some of the people who worked there. The program will be held at the museum’s exhibit of Fostoria glass and copies of the book will be... View Article
book signing by the authors of Memories of Fostoria Glass from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The public is invited to meet Gary L. Rider and Roseanna Dakan, who will give a short introduction to their latest book telling the story of Moundsville’s Fostoria Glass plant and some of the people who worked there.... View Article
Shadyside Brass is one of the most exciting brass ensembles in Pittsburgh. Made up of five friends who share a love of brass playing, the quintet puts a new face on music for everyone. They feature many of their own arrangements, with each of the members of the group contributing to the repertoire. The quintet... View Article
The Taylor County Arts Council will hold a Gallery Gala and Art Auction on Saturday December 9th from 6-9 pm at Gallery 62 West on Main Street in Grafton. Eighty-nine paintings by multi award-winning Fairmont artist Liuqing Ruth Yang will be up for auction with all proceeds benefiting the renovation of the Gallery building. Yang... View Article
Use acrylic paints to create a unique decoration or greeting card for a loved one or friend.
Artist Cheryl Childers will lead a workshop making holiday greeting cards and ornaments from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. Acrylic paints will be used to create a unique decoration or a greeting card. Budding artists of all ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. https://wvculture.org/december-events-at-grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex/
Team Kid-Prov Improv! will be performing a hilarious holiday-themed improv show this December 17th in association with MT Pockets Theatre. As part of Fairmont State University Academy of the Arts, Team Kid Prov-Improv is under the direction of Christian Cox. They are a team of players ranging from 7th-12th grades. The team is comprised of... View Article
WHEELING, W.Va. – Live History, a theatre company that specializes in bringing your local history to life, will feature two showings of “A Timeless Gathering” at West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling on Saturday, Feb. 3. Showtimes are 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the WVIH courtroom and will last one and a half... View Article
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