Folk Music of the Southern West Virginia Coalfields About This National Coal Heritage Area (NCHA)-Funded Project Coal and coal-related activities are often the first things that come to mind when thinking about the history of southern West Virginia. Coal played such a part in the history of the area that the counties of Logan, Mingo,... View Article
In the Appalachian tradition, dancing is a social event for people of all ages. Join us for contra, square and circle dances taught by experienced callers. Live bands play energetic traditional tunes. A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages. Family friendly. Newcomers welcome. No experience or partner needed.
The Charleston Ballet proudly presents BALLET.ESSENTIAL! March 14-15, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Charleston Coliseum Theater. Performance featuring: AFRICAN IMAGES – A vibrant, rhythmic African-inspired piece LES SYLPHIDES – A timeless, classical ballet masterpiece ROMANIAN FOLK DANCES – Béla Bartók’s captivating folk-influenced choreography IN BETWEEN LIGHT - A contemporary ballet pas de deux inspired... View Article
Following a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances, Norwegian Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven's Fidelio. Completing the distinguished cast is British tenor David Philip as the political prisoner Florestan, Polish bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny... View Article
From the misty mountains to the sugar shacks, maple has flowed through West Virginia's cultural veins for generations. West Virginia is home to one of the largest concentrations of Maple trees in the country and folks have been tapping trees for centuries, capturing the sweet water from the Maple and creating the delectable maple syrup.... View Article
“I Got Life: The Music of Nina Simone” pairs two legends of jazz and soul music to celebrate an iconic artist. The act, consisting of vocals and three instrumentalists, has performed in many festivals, jazz clubs and churches to a sold-out crowd. “I feel more alive now that I ever in my life. I have a... View Article
The Charleston Ballet proudly presents BALLET.ESSENTIAL! March 14-15, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Charleston Coliseum Theater. Performance featuring: AFRICAN IMAGES – A vibrant, rhythmic African-inspired piece LES SYLPHIDES – A timeless, classical ballet masterpiece ROMANIAN FOLK DANCES – Béla Bartók’s captivating folk-influenced choreography IN BETWEEN LIGHT - A contemporary ballet pas de deux inspired... View Article
With the worldwide excitement around the recently announced European tour, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing their 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025 leg for North America. The tour will be An Evening With Dream Theater and will be the first tour of North America since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James... View Article
Musical performance of the Broadway Tony Winning Musical
March Lunch & Learn: Fueling Art Practices Through Creative Play with Rosalie Haizlett 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 19 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM (EST) 📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom) Creativity thrives when we make space for play! Join artist, illustrator, and author Rosalie Haizlett for an inspiring Lunch & Learn session on Fueling Art Practices Through Creative Play. Rosalie will share how curiosity and experimentation have... View Article
RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying journey through the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour in addition to songs from the early years all the way to Abbey Road. This mind-blowing live performance takes a journey back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a theatrical event that... View Article
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