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SUMMARY:12th Annual Bowed Psaltery Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 11th from 7 to 9 pm at Cedar Lakes for the 12th Annual Bowed Psaltery Symphony\, an event that has been hosted by Tish and Greg Westman since 2010.  Listen to the ethereal and haunting sounds of the bowed psaltery\, performed by over 40 musicians from across the country.  Each year the music selection is based on a theme and the 2023 theme is “Gardens”.  The Westman’s identify appropriate traditional music and Tish arranges the pieces to include multiple parts. These parts not only showcase the beauty of the instrument when played in harmony\, but also allow all level of players to participate. Some participants also bring additional instruments to enhance the symphony experience. Mountain and hammer dulcimers\, harps\, flutes\, guitars and even a jug have all complemented the performance.  Tickets are $8/person\, children under 12 are free.  Please stop by the Cedar Lakes Front Office or call (304) 372-7860 to purchase tickets.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/12th-annual-bowed-psaltery-symphony/
LOCATION:Cedar Lakes Conference Center\, 82 FFA Drive\, Ripley\, WV\, 25271\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Tissue Flowers
DESCRIPTION:May is also the month to celebrate and honor all mothers. Families are invited to stop in from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday\, May 13\, to make colorful tissue flowers just in time for Mother’s Day. Surprise mom with a special handmade gift. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/mothers-day-tissue-flowers/
LOCATION:West Virginia
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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SUMMARY:West Virginia Strawberry Festival
DESCRIPTION:The WV Strawberry Festival is a 9 day fun-filled festival in Buckhannon\, WV. Complete with live music\, food vendors\, carnival and fireworks\, you’re sure to find something for everyone!
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-strawberry-festival/
LOCATION:jawbone park\, 15 Madison St\, Buckhannon\, WV\, 26201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T130000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Film\, titled “A Moving Monument: The West Virginia State Capitol”
DESCRIPTION:will be screened Saturday\, May 13\, at 1 and 3 p.m. Did you know that West Virginia’s State Capitol was not always located in Charleston? First located in Wheeling\, it moved to Charleston\, back to Wheeling and again to Charleston. The Capitol’s history also includes a disastrous fire\, a “Pasteboard Capitol\,” and the current Capitol designed by architect Cass Gilbert. The 1-hour film was produced by Motion Masters in 2008 and is shown courtesy of West Virginia Public Broadcasting. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/second-saturday-film-titled-a-moving-monument-the-west-virginia-state-capitol/
LOCATION:West Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T180000
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SUMMARY:Music Classic with Barbara Nissman
DESCRIPTION:CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The Culture Center in Charleston will present a three-part concert series called “Music Classic\,” featuring Pianist Barbara Nissman. Hosted by Steinway Living Legend\, and Nissman\, a 2023 inductee into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame\, the three concerts will take place on Thursday\, Feb. 9; Thursday\, March 16 and also on Tuesday\, May 16\, 2023\, at 6 p.m. in the Culture Center State Theater\, located on the campus of the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. Barbara\, a resident of Lewisburg\, has invited West Virginia chamber musicians to join her on stage for the second and third programs to share musical favorites. These informal one-hour programs will be presented without an intermission. The Concerts are free and open to the public. The third concert on May 16\, “Schubert goes Fishing!\,” includes Schubert’s popular favorite\, the “Trout” Quintet\, performed by Barbara and some of her musician friends. In the first part of the program Barbara will introduce the audience to the young Franz Schubert – a true poet of the piano and perform his Wanderer Fantasy\, a composition that Schubert had tried to perform but never did because it was too difficult!  https://wvculture.org/three-part-concert-series-featuring-pianist-barbara-nissman-at-the-culture-center-beginning-feb-9/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/music-classic-with-barbara-nissman-3/
LOCATION:West Virginia
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Garden planting
DESCRIPTION:For the gardening season\, visitors can help plant the museum’s Interpretive Garden on Saturday\, May 20\, from noon to 4 p.m. Garden Planting Day includes indoor activities in case of inclement weather. A second planting day is planned for the same time on Saturday\, June 3. The garden will be planted using heirloom seeds\, including Buffalo Creek and Canada crookneck squashes\, Blue Shackamaxon\, Arikara Yellow and Genuine Cornfield beans\, eight-row Rhode Island flint corn and Seneca sunflowers. Replica stone garden hoes will be available to try out and there will be a small seed library for visitors who would like to grow some crops at home. The activities will be guided by museum staff and volunteers as well as members of the Ohio County Master Gardeners. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/interpretive-garden-planting/
LOCATION:West Virginia
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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SUMMARY:Historic Preservation Month Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The celebration of Historic Preservation Month will continue at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, May 25\, Kelley Berliner\, eastern regional director of The Archaeological Conservancy\, will discuss “The Archaeological Conservancy’s Preservation Efforts in the East: from the Paleoindian through 20th-Century Industrial Sites.” For the past 42 years\, the Conservancy has been the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to the permanent preservation of archaeological sites across the country. Its diverse sites range from the Thunderbird site\, with remains of one of the earliest Paleoindian structures discovered in the U.S.\, to the Pamplin Pipe Factory\, a manufacturing facility that grew from an early cottage industry of making pipes from local clays. Berliner will highlight some of the important sites protected by the Conservancy\, including some in West Virginia\, and the Conservancy’s efforts to preserve them. Berliner holds a B.A. in anthropology from the University of Toronto and an M.A. in historical archaeology from the College of William and Mary. Her interests include public archaeology\, community engagement\, preservation and archaeology of the northeastern United States and Canada. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/historic-preservation-month-lecture/
LOCATION:West Virginia
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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SUMMARY:2023 Vandalia Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Since 1977 the Vandalia Gathering has been taking place on the Capitol Grounds. Every Memorial Day Weekend people come from far and wide to experience the traditional culture of WV. Featuring multiple musical competitions\, a baking contest\, and the annual storytelling “Liar’s Contest”\, as well as over 30 West Virginia artisans and dancers (don’t forget the food!) There is something for everyone at the Vandalia Gathering.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/2023-vandalia-gathering/
LOCATION:West Virginia Capitol Complex and Culture Center\, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E\, Building 9\, Charleston\, West Virginia\, 25305\, United States
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