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SUMMARY:Show Your Pride Window Display Contest
DESCRIPTION:Show your pride!\nUsing the colors of the rainbow\, businesses throughout Charleston\, WV are invited to use their storefronts to turn the city into a work of art. These colorful storefronts will help us uplift the capital city\, shining a positive light on business\, art\, and Pride. \nPresented by: Rainbow Pride of West Virginia\nLocation: Various locations
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/show-your-pride-window-display-contest-3/
LOCATION:Charleston\, WV\, Charleston\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Art,other-events,visual arts
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SUMMARY:Downtown Open
DESCRIPTION:Golf your way through downtown Charleston\, WV this summer!\nThe sidewalks of downtown Charleston are transformed into a one-of-a-kind miniature golf course that allows people to explore our downtown\, showcases regional\ncompanies and small businesses\, and provides free entertainment to friends and families. \n• Putters and balls are available at these locations: Taylor Books\, Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille\, Art Emporium\, and Tony the Tailor \nThis event is presented by the Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce \n  \n• Sponsor: West Virginia International Yeager Airport\n• Location: Downtown Charleston\n• When: May 21 – June 11
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/downtown-open-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Charleston
CATEGORIES:family-fun,Local Art,other-events
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SUMMARY:FestivALL Street Performers\, Artists\, and Public Art
DESCRIPTION:FestivALL Princess (Jude Binder)\, O’Ryan the O’Mazing\, public art projects\, and more will add color and fun to many events throughout FestivALL. \nLocation: Various events during FestivALL
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/festivall-street-performers-artists-and-public-art/
LOCATION:Downtown Charleston
CATEGORIES:family-fun,Local Art
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SUMMARY:Vandalia Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Vanadalia Gathering\nCelebrate traditional old-time music and dance with a weekend of contests\, performances\, and impromptu jam sessions around the state Capitol grounds. The festival also features the popular “Liar’s Contest\,” as well as dozens of artisans and food vendors. \nVisit wvculture.org for the full schedule \nPresented by West Virginia Department of Tourism \nLocation: West Virginia Capitol Complex\, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. \nWhen: May 22–24
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/vandalia-gathering/
LOCATION:WV State Capitol\, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E\, Charleston\, WV\, 25305\, United States
CATEGORIES:family-fun,Local Art,music
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SUMMARY:Design the Unexpected
DESCRIPTION:During the week of FestivALL\, stop by Stray Dog Antiques for a one-of-a-kind showcase where art\, fashion\, and creativity collide. Five artists have transformed upcycled materials found throughout the beloved antique store into stunning wearable art and designs. Visit the display\, celebrate sustainability and local talent\, and vote for your favorite creation! \nPresented by Stray Dog Antiques \nLocation: Stray Dog Antiques\, 219 Hale St.
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/design-the-unexpected/
LOCATION:Stray Dog Antiques
CATEGORIES:Local Art,visual arts
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SUMMARY:Art-for-ALL Kids Juried Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Art-for-ALL is a juried exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in several WV counties. The exhibition is open during KCPL hours on the fourth floor of the Kanawha County Public Library’s downtown branch. \nSupport: Kanawha County Public Library \nSponsored by The Elliot Family Foundation\, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation\, The Daywood Foundation \nLocation: Kanawha County Public Library Jameson Tower Gallery (4th floor)\, 123 Capitol St. \nKanawha County Public Library Hours:\nMon.–Thur. 9am–8pm\nFri. & Sat. 9am–5pm\nSun. Closed
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/art-for-all-kids-juried-art-exhibition-3/
LOCATION:Kanawha County Public Library
CATEGORIES:family-fun,Local Art,visual arts
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SUMMARY:SCARS: HANDS-ON WRITING WORKSHOP with Marc Harshman
DESCRIPTION:SCARS: HANDS-ON WRITING WORKSHOP (for poets\, fiction\, and non-fiction authors\, amateurs or beyond)\nWest Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman helps writers make use of detail\, memory\, and senses in this workshop for writers of all experience levels and genres. \nThe workshop begins with a discussion that addresses the practical need for detail in the creation of convincing writing. In this activity\, Harshman uses personal examples\, diagrams\, and participant responses to illustrate the movement from generality to detail. \nThe poet will then introduce participants to free-writing\, examining its background and history\, before beginning a written exploration of scars that will allow participants to both draw on what they’ve learned so far\, as well as their own memories and senses in the creation of a short story or reminiscence. \nHarshman will then wrap up with a discussion about the most important part of the writing process — revision. \nLocation: Taylor Books\, 226 Capitol St. \nAges: 16+ \nFee: $10 \nRegistration and tickets coming soon \nThe FestivALL Workshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare.
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/scars-hands-on-writing-workshop-with-marc-harshman-for-poets-fiction-and-non-fiction-authors-amateurs-or-beyond/
LOCATION:Taylor Books\, 226 Capitol Street\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literature,other-events
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SUMMARY:Carriage Trail Walk
DESCRIPTION:Carriage Trail Walk\nSunday\, May 24 | 1-4pm\nEnjoy the arts outside during FestivALL. Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail as you walk along the .65-mile trail\, taking in the sights and sounds of live music\, art\, dance\, and more. Enjoy artful dance performances produced by Carli Mareneck\, live music\, other performing artists\, and more. \nParticipating artisits included Brett Mahon\, Carli Merenick and Friends\, Xino’s\, Matt Malinoski\, Minor Swing\, Mell’s\, and Vandalia Musicians.  \nLocation: 746 Myrtle Rd\, Charleston\, WV 25314 \nTime: 1:00pm – 4:00pm \nCarriage Trail Walk is made possible by Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation and West Virginia Department of Tourism  \n \n 
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/carriage-trail-walk/
LOCATION:Sunrise Carriage Trail\, 746 Myrtle Rd.\, Charleston\, WV\, 25314\, United States
CATEGORIES:dance,family-fun,Local Art,music,visual arts
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SUMMARY:"10-Alarm Fire: We Won't Shut Up!!" film screening with Young@Heart director Bob Cilman
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 24 | 2pm \nThis concert film features protest music through the ages and around the world\, performed by Young@Heart’s chorus of senior citizen singers as they explore free speech and democracy though the lens of aging. Chorus founder and director Bob Cilman will be on hand to talk about his music ensemble and introduce the film. \nProduced by FestivALL and The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame \nLocation: West Virginia Music Hall of Fame\, Charleston Town Center Mall\, Second Floor\, 3000 Charleston Town Center \nTime: 2:00pm \n 
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/10-alarm-fire-we-wont-shut-up-film-screening-with-youngheart-director-bob-cilman/
LOCATION:Charleston Town Center\, 3000 CHARLESTON TOWN CENTER\, Charleston\, WV\, 25389\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Local Art,music,visual arts
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SUMMARY:Literary Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 24 | 3pm \nCurated and hosted by WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman\, this year’s panel will feature the works of poets Sara Henning\, Ace Boggess\, and Kari Gunter-Seymour. \nLocation: Taylor Books Annex Gallery\, 226 Capitol St\, Charleston\, WV 25301 \nTime: 3:00pm \n  \nAbout the poets: \nSara Henning\nSara Henning is an award-winning teacher and poet. She is the author of the poetry collections Burn (Southern Illinois University Press\, 2024)\, a Crab Orchard Series in Poetry Editor’s Selection;Terra Incognita (Ohio University Press\, 2022)\, winner of the 2021 Hollis Summers Poetry Prize; and View from True North (Southern Illinois University Press\, 2018)\, winner of the 2017 Crab Orchard Series in Poetry Open Competition Award and the 2019 High Plains Book Award. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in journals such as Kenyon Review\, Crab Orchard Review\, Alaska Quarterly Review\, Southern Humanities Review\, Witness\, Meridian\, and the Cincinnati Review. She is an assistant professor of creative writing at Marshall University\, where she coordinates the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series. \nAce Boggess\nAce Boggess is author of eight books of poetry\, most recently Tell Us How to Live (Fernwood Press\, 2025) and My Pandemic / Gratitude List (Mōtus Audāx Press\, 2025). His writing has appeared in Indiana Review\, Michigan Quarterly Review\, Hanging Loose\, and other journals. An ex-con\, he lives in Charleston\, West Virginia\, where he writes\, watches Criterion films\, and tries to stay out of trouble. His first short-story collection\, Always One Mistake\, is forthcoming from Running Wild Press. \nKari Gunter-Seymour\nKari Gunter-Seymour is the immediate past Poet Laureate of Ohio and author of three award-winning poetry collections\, including Dirt Songs (EastOver Press\, 2024) winner of the 2025 IPPY Bronze\, NY Big Book\, and Feathered Quill Awards. She is the executive director of the Women of Appalachia Project and editor of its anthology series\, Women Speak. Gunter-Seymour holds writing workshops for all age groups as well as incarcerated adults and women in recovery\, is a retired instructor in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and the founder\, curator\, and host of “Spoken & Heard\,” a seasonal performance series featuring poets\, writers\, and musicians from across the country. She is the editor of I Thought I Heard A Cardinal Sing: Ohio’s Appalachian Voices\, funded through the Academy of American Poets and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. She was selected to serve as a 2022 Dodge Poetry Festival Poet and is a Pillars of Prosperity Fellow for the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Her work has been featured in a variety of journals and publications including World Literature Today\, American Book Review\, Rattle\, Poem-a-Day\, and Katie Curic’s Wake Up Call. \n  \n 
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/literary-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Taylor Books\, 226 Capitol Street\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literature
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