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WV Museum of Music Grand Opening
Charleston Town Center 3000 CHARLESTON TOWN CENTER, Charleston, WV, United StatesThe companion to the WVMHoF's Hall of Fame Store which showcases the 56 WVMHoF inductees, the new 3,600 square foot Museum of Music will be filled with interactive exhibits, memorabilia, instruments, archival photos, and recordings from the WVMHoF's extensive collection.Location: 2nd Floor at the Charleston Town Center Mall Performances from 2-4:30PM *2016 wvmhof inductee john "some […]
Live Music Bingo
Red Carpet Lounge 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston, WV, United StatesCome out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO! June 14 features: Three's Company Blues. June 21 features: TBD Free to play! Prizes Awarded!1 A mash up of live music from local musicians and bingo! Instead of letters and numbers being called out, you’ll mark spaces on […]
History Alive: Nellie Bly
KCPL Zoom Charleston, WV, United StatesNellie Bly, adventurer, inventor, and ground-breaking investigative reporter was the pen name of Elizabeth Jane Cochrane. In 1887, to be hired as a reporter with Pulitzer’s New York The World, she feigned insanity to get committed to a lunatic asylum with no guarantee of release. Her subsequent articles on the conditions and treatment of the […]
Virtual Storytime
Kanawha County Public LibraryEnjoy a new story with Kanawha County Public Library each week on Facebook. Plus get suggestions for other great books for children.Ages birth-5 Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d […]
Pre-Game Concert at Power Park
GoMart Ballpark 601 Morris St., Charleston, WVHead over to Power Park before the game starts to catch a concert featuring local musicians on the stage behind the press box. WV Power hosts the Gastonia Honey Hunters – game starts at 7:05, music at 5:30 Tickets Available at the gate or in advance at www.wvpower.com or 304-344-2287
Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty
"From Doodle to Delight - Vibrant Florals with Mel" Join us for this hour-long floral workshop led by local artist Melissa Doty! We will start with doodles of flowers and vases and end with the creation of a modern, vibrant floral still life! Suitable for adults and children over 12, this workshop is a laid-back exercise in creativity, color […]
Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty
"From Doodle to Delight - Vibrant Florals with Mel" Join us for this hour-long floral workshop led by local artist Melissa Doty! We will start with doodles of flowers and vases and end with the creation of a modern, vibrant floral still life! Suitable for adults and children over 12, this workshop is a laid-back exercise in creativity, color […]
Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty
"From Doodle to Delight - Vibrant Florals with Mel" Join us for this hour-long floral workshop led by local artist Melissa Doty! We will start with doodles of flowers and vases and end with the creation of a modern, vibrant floral still life! Suitable for adults and children over 12, this workshop is a laid-back exercise in creativity, color […]
Virtual Storytime
Kanawha County Public LibraryEnjoy a new story with Kanawha County Public Library each week on Facebook. Plus get suggestions for other great books for children.Ages birth-5 Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d […]
Foam at the Dome
Foam at the Dome 1600 Washington St., Charleston, WV, United StatesFoam at the Dome returns on October 9th and features the Hops & Heat Chili Cookoff presented by Encova Insurance.With a special date comes a special time and location for this year only! In 2021, we'll hold Foam at the Dome right in the heart of the East End at the intersection of Elizabeth St. […]
Live Music Bingo
Red Carpet Lounge 308 Elizabeth St., Charleston, WV, United StatesCome out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO! Music: The John Inghram Band featuring John (of course) Bud Carroll, Randy Gilkey, and Andrew Gillum.Free to play! Prizes Awarded!A mash up of live music from local musicians and bingo! Instead of letters and numbers being called out, […]
TGKVF 60th Anniversary Celebration: STEAM for All
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaJoin the celebration! The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation invites you to celebrate their 60th anniversary - kicking off with STEAM for All at Slack Plaza & Brawley Walkway A free, family-friendly event: STEAM for All is an array of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities for families, in partnership with the Clay Center […]
Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series
Kanawha County Public LibraryBringing a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math speakers to WV’s capitol city, the Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series presents Carl Zimmer, science journalist, for his talk “The Age of Viruses and Viral Disinformation: Making Sense of the Pandemic”. Zimmer writes for the New York Times, National Geographic, and NPR, as well as many popular books. Talk: 6-7pmBook […]
Live Music Bingo
Tricky Fish 1611 Washington St. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesCome out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO! Music by 11:11Free to play! Prizes Awarded!A mash up of live music from local musicians and bingo! Instead of letters and numbers being called out, you’ll mark spaces on the provided bingo cards based on songs and random […]
2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display
Kanawha United Presbyterian 1009 Virginia St. E, Charleston, WVEnjoy the artistry of quilting as both old and new quilts are displayed on the pews of the historic sanctuary of Kanawha Church. The event is free to participants and the public. New this year, participants may display handcrafted needlework. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey […]
Over The Edge
Downtown Truist Building & Davis Park 300 Summers St., Charleston, WVOver the Edge is an urban rapelling experience where participants will rappel 211 feet from the Downtnown Truist Building in support of the YWCA Racial Justice Endowment Campaign. Participants will crowdfund $1,000 or more to secure their rappel spot!Register by May 10 to reserve & fund your spot! Click here for more info Presented by […]
2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display
Kanawha United Presbyterian 1009 Virginia St. E, Charleston, WVEnjoy the artistry of quilting as both old and new quilts are displayed on the pews of the historic sanctuary of Kanawha Church. The event is free to participants and the public. New this year, participants may display handcrafted needlework. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey […]
Pride Night at GoMart Ballpark
GoMart Ballpark 601 Morris St., Charleston, WVThe Charleston Dirty Birds take on the Gastonia Honey Hunters during Pride Night at the park! A special Pride cap will be free to 500 fans on $1 Beer Night, and a special fireworks show will cap post-game entertainment. Get your tickets before the game! Buy Tickets Presented by Previous Next Have a few minutes […]