2024 Calendar of Events
31 events found on 5/7/2006
| All Night Open Mics |
5/13/00 to 5/14/06 |
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A series of Open Mic events to be held at the Appalachian South Folk Life center in Pipestem, WV. A camping event, with the music going all night. All styles welcome; arrive by 5pm to set up camp.
May 13
June 10
July 8
Aug. 12
Sept. 9
presented by LLynium entertainment, hosted by Option 22. Visit option22.net for details.
Location:
Appalachian South Folk Life Center
Address: Rcoky Mountain Road
City: Pipestem
Zip:
County: Summers
Phone: 3043208833
Email: llynium@yahoo.com
Website: www.option22.net
Cost: 5$
Category: Music
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| West Virginia Film Series at Carnegie Hall |
5/19/05 to 5/18/06 |
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The West Virginia Film Series is sponsored by Carnegie Hall and the Lewisburg Living History Project. Films begin at 7 p.m. and are shown on the THIRD THURSDAY of every month in the Carnegie Hall Auditorium.
Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. Please call or visit our website for more information.
Location:
Carnegie Hall
Address: 105 Church St.
City: Lewisburg
Zip: 24901
County: Greenbrier
Phone: 304.645.7917
Email:
Website: www.carnegiehallwv.com
Cost: admission is free
Category: Theatre
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| Art Exhibits at the Wesbanco of Parkersburg |
1/1/06 to 12/31/06 |
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Art exhibits in the Wesbanco Lobby- Monday-Friday 9am-3pm ; exhibits change monthly.
January- Dwayne Lowther - Photography
February- Steve Morningstar - Oil Landscape
March- Ernestine Evans - Quilt Show
April- Family Month - Mixed Mediums
May- Van Devender Student Art
June- Loretta Lewis - Colored Pencil & Soft Pastels
July- TBA
August- Akemi Mahood - Oil & Colored Pencil Marker
September- Michelle Fritz - Pencil
October- John Daughty - Nature Impressions
Novemeber- Viginia Killian - Oil & Acrylics
December- TBA
Location:
Wesbanco
Address: Market St
City: Parkersburg
Zip: 26101
County: Wood
Phone: 304-480.2655
Email:
Website:
Cost:
Category: Art Exhibits
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| Sisters Blues and Jazz Live |
1/21/06 to 12/16/06 |
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On the 3rd Saturday of every month the Sisters Coffee House of downtown Princeton offers Blues & Jazz Performers Live! Many acts will be of national popularity.
Free Parking, Admission for national acts is $20. Dinner is offered for a seperate fee. Please call for more details.
Location:
Sisters Coffee House
Address: 734 Mercer St.
City: Princeton
Zip: 24740
County: Mercer
Phone: 304.487.8701
Email: jcoxgapctn@charter.net
Website: www.sisterscoffeehouse.com
Cost: $20.00 entry fee
Category: Music
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| Moundsville Penitentiary (Prison) Tours |
4/4/06 to 11/30/06 |
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Don't miss the opportunity to experience the shock of what life was like behind the huge, cold walls of the former Moundsville penitentiary. It is in the National Historic Register, and encompasses over 10 acres. This Gothic-style prison was constructed during the Civil War era and remained open until 1995.
PRISION TOURS:
April - November, Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
December through March by appointment only.
Closed on all holidays.
Night and evening tours are conducted on weekends by appointment only.
Location:
Moundsville Penitentiary
Address: 818 Jefferson Ave.
City: Moundsville
Zip: 26041
County: Marshall
Phone: 304-845-6200
Email: medc@ovis.net
Website: www.wvpentours.com
Cost: Adults $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Children $5.00, children under 5 free. Group tours available by appointment.
Category: Historical
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| Fashion in Film |
4/8/06 to 6/11/06 |
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The Spring 2006 exhibit
Featuring 36 costumes created for cinema and television. From such famous films as Titanic, Dangerous Liasons, Ever After, Pride and Prejudice and many more. Clothing styles range from the reign of Elizabeth II to the 1950's.
The exhibit talks about the collaboration between the costumers, directors and actors to recreate historically accurate clothing of the period. Costumes were worn by such famous actors as Elizabeth Taylor, Madonna, Drew Barrymore, Uma Thurman, Kate Blanchett, Kate Winslett and many more.
Also displaying works from the museums permanent collections that reflect the asthetic of the periods as well.
Location:
Clay Center
Address: 300 Leon Sullivan Way
City: Charleston
Zip: 25311
County: Kanawha
Phone: 304-561-3575
Email: info@avampatodiscoverymuseum.org
Website: www.avampatodiscoverymuseum.org
Cost:
Category: Art Exhibits
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| Museum in the Community Youth Art Month Exhibition - Creative Imaginations |
4/11/06 to 5/19/06 |
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The Museum in the Community Youth Art Month Exhibition, Creative Imaginations, opens April 11, 2006.
Get a sneak peak at tomorrow's talent today!
Artwork by Putnam County's best artists, aged 4 -18, will be on display during Youth Art Month.
Contact the Museum in the Community for more information.
Location:
Museum In The Community
Address: #3 Valley Park Drive
City: Hurricane
Zip: 25526
County: Putnam
Phone: 304-562-0484
Email: info@museuminthecommunity.org
Website: www.museuminthecommunity.org
Cost:
Category: Art Exhibits
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| Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant |
4/20/06 to 5/21/06 |
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Comedy Club and Restaurant
Dustin Diamond- April 20th-23rd
Mike Veneman- April 27th-30th
Pat Godwin- May 4th-7th
Cowboy Bill Martin May 11th-14th
Tim Wilson May 18th-21st
We also do group events, with Dinner or Buffet.
Location:
26 Pullman Square suite 207
Address:
City: Huntington
Zip:
County: Wayne
Phone: 304-781-1000 ext. 5
Email: sales@wvfunnybone.com
Website: www.wvfunnybone.com
Cost:
Category: Theatre
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| Canaan Valley - Wednesday Night Golf Scrambles |
4/26/06 to 10/11/06 |
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Everyone is invited to join in the fun on Wednesday nights. 9 hole golf scramble, begins at 5pm (register by 4:45pm). Teams will be drawn; Format varies weekly. Cash prizes awarded.
Every Wednesday night from April 26, 2006 to October 11, 2006.
Location:
Canaan Valley
Address: H C 70 Box 320
City: Davis
Zip: 26260
County: Tucker
Phone: 800-622-4121
Email: cvsp@mountain.net
Website: www.canaanresort.com
Cost:
Category: Golf
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| Moundsville Penitentiary - Ghost Hunting 101 |
4/28/06 to 5/19/06 |
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April 28th and May 19th
2 hr ghost hunting class followed by a 2 hr investigation of the former WV State penitentiary. A combination of history, science and mystery.
Limited space, registration required. Cost is $50, $40 of which directly benefits the penitentiary.
Location:
Moundsville Penitentiary
Address: MEDC 818 Jefferson Ave
City: Moundsville
Zip: 26141
County: Marshall
Phone: 304-845-6200
Email:
Website: www.wvpentours.com
Cost: $50.00
Category: Historical
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| Canaan Valley Resort Golf Scrambles |
4/29/06 to 6/18/06 |
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April 29: Spring Golf Scramble – Start time is Saturday @ 12pm. 18 hole golf scramble, teams will be drawn (refreshments served after play). Prizes awarded.
May 29: Memorial Day Golf Scramble (1pm) 18 hole golf scramble, teams will be drawn (refreshments served after play). Prizes awarded.
June 10: Night Flight Golf Scramble – 18 hole scramble (9 by day / 9 by night). 2 person teams (make your own), teams will be flighted and/or handicapped. Appetizers in between rounds (wings & beverages) included, night ball & glow stick included in rate.
June 18: Father’s Day Golf Scramble - 9 hole golf scramble, 2 man teams, parent/child (or other family member - open to all ages) teams will be flighted using Callaway Handicap. Event begins at 3pm (must register by 2:30pm).
Open to the public - Fee charged
Please call for more information, 304-866-4121
Location:
Canaan Valley Resort SP
Address: H C 70 Box 320
City: Davis
Zip: 26260
County: Tucker
Phone: 800-622-4121
Email: cvsp@mountain.net
Website: www.canaanresort.com
Cost:
Category: Golf
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| New River Birding and Nature Festival |
5/1/06 to 5/7/06 |
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Gorge yourself on Mother Nature. We have hand picked some of our favorite places for you to watch birds.
New this year is a changed format that will find us spending more time in the field - full days of birding with just evening programs - learning on the fly if you will!
keep watching the website for more information on the schedule and programs being offered.
Location:
Address: 310 Oyler Avenue
City: Oak Hill
Zip: 25901
County: Fayette
Phone: (800) 927-0263
Email: goshawk@earthlink.net
Website: www.birding-wv.com
Cost:
Category: Seasonal Festivals
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| West Virginia State Track & Field Meet |
5/1/06 to 6/10/06 |
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Pole Vaulting
Location:
Address:
City: Parkersburg
Zip:
County: Wood
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Cost:
Category: Running
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| Mullens Dogwood Festival |
5/4/06 to 5/7/06 |
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Hours of the Festival: 10am to 11pm, daily
Located on Howard Avenue in Downtown Mullens, WV.
The Mullens Dogwood Festival is a street fair and festival that includes a carnival, vendors from across the state, crafters, and live entertainment.
From the West Virginia Turnpike (I-77/I-64) take exit 42, turn right onto Rt. 16 South, Rt. 97 West (marked Mullens/Sophia).
Location:
Howard Avenue in Downtown Mullens
Address: PO BOX 51
City: Mullens
Zip: 25882
County: Wyoming
Phone: 304-732-8000 Ext. 21
Email: srengland-lord@mail.wvu.edu
Website:
Cost:
Category: Seasonal Festivals
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| Shepherdstown Film Festival - "East Meets East -- Asian Films for the Eastern Panhandle" |
5/4/06 to 5/15/06 |
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The Shepherdstown Film Society presents "East Meets East -- Asian Films for the Eastern Panhandle."
Featured at the festival will be Six Asian films released recently in the U.S. The films will be shown in rotation at the Shepherdstown Opera House, May 5 - May 15.
Visit our website for a list of films and more information.
Admission to each showing is $7. Advance tickets will go on sale April 10; at that time, they will be available for purchase at www.operahousemovies.com or in person at the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery, 100 West German Street. Seating at the Opera House is limited to 133 persons, so those wishing to attend are encouraged to book their tickets as soon as possible.
An opening night reception will be held from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, May 4, at the Men's Club Building on German Street. The reception is free. The reception will be followed by a free showing at 8:30pm of the Ang Lee film "Eat Drink Man Woman."
Location:
Shepherdstown Opera House
Address:
City: Shepherdstown
Zip: 25443
County: Jefferson
Phone: 304-876-1837
Email: lmwelch@frontiernet.net
Website: www.shepherdstownfilmsociety.org
Cost:
Category: Seasonal Festivals
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| Cacapon Resort State Park - Family Fun Getaway |
5/5/06 to 5/7/06 |
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Attention parents, children and friends! Bring the whole family out to enjoy a great getaway at Cacapon. Magic shows, crafts and outdoor recreational activities are all planned for this weekend.
Location:
Cacapon Resort State Park
Address: 818 Cacapon Lodge Drive
City: Berkeley Springs
Zip: 25411
County: Morgan
Phone: 304-258-1022
Email: cacaponpark@yahoo.com
Website: www.cacaponresort.com
Cost:
Category: Nature
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| Charleston Light Opera Guild - Cats |
5/5/06 to 5/20/06 |
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May 5,6,12,13,19,20
All shows begin at 8:00 PM. A matinee is presented on May 14, 2006 at 3:00 PM
Based on the universally popular poetry of T. S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”, CATS tells the story in song and dance, of the annual gathering of a particular, magical tribe of cats (the Jellicle cats), at which time one special cat is selected to ascent to the Heaviside Layer and come back – reborn – as a new Jellicle cat.
Location:
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
Address: 300 Leon Sullivan Way
City: Charleston
Zip: 25339
County: Kanawha
Phone: 304-561-3570
Email:
Website:
Cost: www.charlestonlightoperaguild.org/
Category: Theatre
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| North Bend State Park - Old Fashioned Engines and Wheels Festival |
5/5/06 to 5/7/06 |
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This festival will feature "Old Fashion Engines & Turn of the Century" Industrial, Oil-Field, & Farm Machinery. There will also be a live band, great food, and woodchopping.
Directions: Located in the north-western section of the state, North Bend is easily accesssible from four-lane U.S. 50 which stretches across north central West Virginia from Parkersburg to Clarksburg. Driving east, take U.S. 50 to the junction of WV 31 (21 miles). Take WV31 to Cairo and follow signs to the park. Driving west, take WV 16 to Harrisville and follow signs to the park. Consult your highway map for further details.
Location:
North Bend State Park
Address: Rt. 1 Box 221
City: Cairo
Zip: 26337
County: Ritchie
Phone:
Email: (304) 643-2931
Website: nbpark@ruralnet.org
Cost: www.northbendsp.com
Category: Historical
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| North-Central Scottish Heritage Festival and Celtic Gathering |
5/5/06 to 5/7/06 |
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A Scottish Festival/Highland Games featuring sanctioned solo bagpiping, higland dancing, Scottish drumming & heavy athletic competitions, music & dancing performances, spinning/weaving demos, children's games & activities, sheep herding demos, historical presentations, Scottish breed dog exhibit & activities, massed bagpipe band & individual band performances, workshops, merchandise & food vendors - all for the entire family.
Location: Bridgeport (Pete Dye Golf Club; Via Veneto Restaurant; Bridgeport City Park; Bridgeport HS) and Clarksburg (First Presbyterian Church).
Admission Fee: Golf Outing-$130; Ceilidh-$15; Concert-$10; Highland Games- Adults $10, Seniors and Students $5, Children under 6 are free.
Free parking is available at all event sites.
Please visit our website for more information.
Location:
Bridgeport / Clarksburg
Address: 188 Maple Lake
City: Bridgeport
Zip: 26330
County: Harrison
Phone: 304-842-3457
Email: annwatson@smco.us
Website: www.scots-westvirginia.org
Cost:
Category: Cultural/Heritage
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| Pendleton County Spring Fest |
5/5/06 to 5/7/06 |
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Welcome to the Spring Fest in Pendleton County. There is lots to do here for people of all ages. The main event is a trophy trout rodeo on Saturday where each registered person has the opportunity to catch large trout in the South Branch of the Potomac River. (All State regulations apply.) As an added bonus, should there be a tag on the trout with a number, one will be able to claim a prize from cash to outdoor gifts. Also, this year the turkey call and the hound training events promise to be great fun. Children's games, car show, performance of a play, horseshoes, square dancing, and music will give everyone something to do. There will be plenty of great food and lots of neat crafts. So bring your family out for a fun-filled weekend in Franklin, WV.
Visit the website and click on events for more information.
Location:
Franklin, WV
Address: P O Box 737
City: Franklin
Zip: 26807
County: Pendleton
Phone: 304 358-3884
Email: csimmons@beaconnet.net
Website: www.visitpendleton.com
Cost:
Category: Seasonal Festivals
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| Webster County Nature Tour |
5/5/06 to 5/7/06 |
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Refreshments, meals and lodging provided by Camp Ceasar. There are programs, entertainment, campfires, and much more in addition to hiking along rivers, over mountains long logging roads and along trails in Holly River State Park searching for wildflowers, ferns, mosses, trees, birds, waterfalls and wildlife.
Location:
Holly River State Park
Address: PO Box 43
City: Webster Springs
Zip: 26288
County: Webster
Phone: 304-847-2735
Email: stellariffle@juno.com
Website:
Cost:
Category: Nature
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| Blennerhassett Island - The Birds of Blennerhassett |
5/6/06 to 5/27/06 |
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The Birds of Blennerhassett
Dates:
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2006
Join a state park naturalist for an early morning boat cruise to Blennerhassett Island. Explore the island by wagon or on foot for birds and any other wildlife that will pass our way. The morning will end with a continental breakfast on the island. Reservations required. Group prices available
Location:
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Address: 137 Juliana St.
City: Parkersburg
Zip: 26101
County: Wood
Phone: 304-420-4800
Email: blennisland@wirefire.com
Website: www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com
Cost:
Category: Wildlife Viewing
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| Cruise-Ins at the Sonic Drive-In in Barboursville |
5/6/06 to 9/2/06 |
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Held the first Saturday of each month May - September.
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Entry fee $5.00; Door prizes; oldies music; 50/50; lots of family fun; all proceeds for charity; for more information call 304-733-1956.
Location:
Sonic Drive-In
Address: 3462 Route 60
City: Barboursville
Zip: 25504
County: Cabell
Phone: 304-733-1956
Email:
Website:
Cost:
Category: Charity
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| Ona Speedway |
5/6/06 to 9/30/06 |
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West Virginia's Only Asphal Track located in Ona WV. We race six classes: Elite Modifieds, Late Model, Classic, Hobby, Any Car and U-Car. We have kids activities every race night sponsored by Oakwood Homes.
Location:
Ona Speedway
Address:
City: Ona
Zip:
County: Cabell
Phone: 304-654-7004
Email: speedway@onaspeedway.net
Website: www.onaspeedway.net
Cost: $7 Adults, $5 Kids Under 5 FREE
Category: Autos
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| Steam & Gas Engine Show |
5/6/06 to 5/7/06 |
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No admission fee, parking available.
Display of small engines, antique tractors, and sawmill demos.
Entertainment both days, Country kitchen and store will be open. Sunday church service, 9:00 am. in log church.
Directions: Located 4 miles north of Point Pleasant, 7 miles south of Mason, WV just off WV 62 on Fairgrounds Road.
Location:
WV State Farm Museum
Address:
City: Point Pleasant
Zip: 25550
County: Mason
Phone: 304-675-5737
Email: wvsfm@wvfarmmuseum.org
Website: www.wvfarmmuseum.org
Cost:
Category: Cultural/Heritage
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| Summit Point Raceway - CCS Motorcycle Racing |
5/6/06 to 9/10/06 |
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Dates: May 6-7 ; May 27-29 ; July 1-2 ; July 22-23(this one takes place at the Shenandoah Circuit) ; September 9-10
Motorcycle racing is one of the most exhilarating sports known to mankind. It combines the thrill of riding at high speeds inches apart from other competitors.
CCS classes are broken down into easy-to-understand categories including Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight and Unlimited. There are also classes for twin cylinder, single cylinder and two-stoke Grand Prix machines.
CCS Racing is a breeding ground for the AMA. Championship Cup Series (CCS) is the largest sportsman motorcycle road racing series in the United States. Some of the riders who have competed with CCS over the years include Ashmead, DuHamel, Edwards, Russell, Sadowski, Spencer, Hayden and many others.
Location:
Summit Point Raceway
Address: Po Box 190
City: Summit Point
Zip: 25446
County: Jefferson
Phone: 304-725-8444
Email: office@bsr-inc.com
Website: www.summitpoint-raceway.com
Cost:
Category: ATV/Motocross
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| Kids Come First Celebrity Golf Tournament |
5/7/06 to 5/8/06 |
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Communities In Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC) in partnership with The Greenbrier Sporting Club is pleased to announce the Inaugural Communities In Schools Kids Come First Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by former Dallas Cowboys’ greats Troy Aikman and Daryl Johnston.
The event will be held on Monday, May 8, 2006 at The Greenbrier Sporting Club and will feature play on “The Snead,” the award-winning members-only golf course designed by Tom Fazio. The entry fee for the golf tournament is $500.00 per player and includes cart fees, on-course refreshments, and players’ reception hosted by The Greenbrier Sporting Club.
In addition, each tournament participant will receive one complementary ticket to a special Meet and Greet event scheduled for Sunday, May 7, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the West Virginia State Fair Event Center . This event will feature dinner, live music, and a live auction. Meet and Greet tickets are available to the public for $50.00 per person.
For registration and ticket information please visit www.cisgc.org or call 304-645-5339.
All proceeds are tax-deductible and benefit Communities In Schools of Greenbrier County.
Location:
Address: P. O. Box 1188
City: Lewisburg
Zip:
County: Greenbrier
Phone: 304-645-5339
Email:
Website: www.cisgc.org
Cost: $500.00
Category: Golf
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| Ramp Dinner at Bomont (H.E. White Elementary) |
5/7/06 to 5/7/06 |
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This annual event features delicious home cooked foods.
Location: H.E. White Elementary, Bomont, WV.
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!
Location:
H.E. WHITE ELEMENTARY
Address:
City: Bomont
Zip: 25030
County: Clay
Phone: 304-548-7101
Email:
Website:
Cost:
Category: Seasonal Festivals
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| Springfield Annual Ramp Dinner |
5/7/06 to 5/7/06 |
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LOCATION: Springfield Community Building
Please call to confirm time and date.
Springfield Community Building
Location:
Springfield Community Building
Address:
City: Springfield
Zip: 26763
County: Hampshire
Phone: (304) 822-7221
Email:
Website:
Cost: $7.00
Category: Seasonal Festivals
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| Tamarack - Sundays @ Two - May |
5/7/06 to 5/28/06 |
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There is no admission fee for any Sunday @ Two (2:00 p.m.) performance. Tickets are required due to limited seating and are available after 10 a.m. on the morning of the performance at the Information Desk.
May 7 - Allegheny Echoes returns to our stage to share old-time and bluegrass music, dance, and storytelling.
May 21 - Not just the old high school band trombone players, Trombonanza will delight your musical palette.
May 28 - Don’t miss the best of the big band sounds by Smoot Theatre House Band from Parkersburg.
Location:
One Tamarack Park
Address:
City: Beckley
Zip: 25801
County: Raleigh
Phone: 888-262-7225
Email:
Website: www.tamarackwv.com
Cost:
Category: Music
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| West Virginia Youth Symphony Concert |
5/7/06 to 5/7/06 |
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West Virginia Youth Symphony Concert
Spring Concert
Location:
Scottish Rite Temple
Address: 406 Capitol Street
City: Charleston
Zip: 25328
County: Kanawha
Phone: 304-561-3552
Email:
Website: www.wvsymphony.org
Cost:
Category: Music
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