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Sunset Yoga
2024-10-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | WV
Sunset Yoga

Close out the final day and final hours of FestivFALL with a free yoga class as the sunsets over the Kanawha River.

Instructor: Randy Boyd

Randy is one of West Virginia’s most highly trained yoga teachers. He completed a 200 hour teacher training with Todd Norian in the Anusara school of Yoga in 2007. In 2012, he completed his first 500 hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training through the Anusara method. In 2016 he completed an advanced certification in the Ashaya Yoga Advanced 300 hour Teacher Training.
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Performance By The West Virginia Dance Company
2024-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The Culture Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Performance by the West Virginia Dance Company

Through the art of movement, West Virginia Dance Company shares with their audiences intimate portraits of the human experience, energetic displays of the power of nature and vibrant images of the nuances of world cultures. With repertory works featuring both emerging and established contemporary choreographers, each piece is unique and engaging, ensuring a performance that keeps audience members thinking long after the curtain comes down. Come explore with us.
Join us for an evening of dance as the West Virginia Dance Company performs for FestivFALL on October 20 at 4 pm.
Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 4pm.
Location: The Culture Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305
Tickets: $15 (Adults), $5 (Students/children)

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2024 Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony
2024-10-20 13:30 - 15:00 | The Clay Center Sculpture Garden, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, United States
FestivALL presents Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony at Haddad Riverfront Park! Attendees will experience talent from budding artists in grades 7th through 12th from 13 West Virginia counties.
This awards ceremony will recognize all the participants and winners of this 13-county teen juried art exhibition.
Oct. 20, 1:30pmClay Center Sculpture Garden, 1 Clay Square
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Carriage Trail Leaf Walk
2024-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Sunrise Carriage Trail, 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WV, 25314, United States
Carriage Trail Leaf Walk

Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1-4pm
Enjoy the arts outside during FestivFALL. Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail amid fall foliage as you walk along the .65 mile trail taking in the sites and sounds of live music, art, dance, and more.
Enjoy vignettes by Carli MarineckLive music TBAVisual art by Brianna Taftand more!
Be aware that the trail is a wide gravel way approximately one half mile long and has a moderately steep incline.
Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Location/Parking: Sunrise Carriage Trail, 746 Myrtle Rd. Parking is limited. We recommend parking at Farmer, Cline, Campbell PLLC at the top of the trail or across the bridge in downtown Charleston.
Parking is limited at the bottom of top of the trail, but a trolley will run continuously from 12:45PM-4:15PM taking attendees from the top of the Carriage Trail to the Founders Day Program at Springhill Cemetery before looping back through and stopping on Capitol Street.

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Spring Hill Cemetery: History Comes Alive!
2024-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Spring Hill Cemetery & Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Spring Hill Cemetery: History Comes Alive!

History will come alive at Spring Hill Cemetery during FestivFALL!
Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum annual multi-faceted celebration of the wonder and awe of Spring Hill.
Discover Charleston’s rich history on a self-guided walk through the beautiful Cemetery Grounds where you can enjoy magnificent views and interactive entertainment along the way.
Also enjoy live music, and refreshments from the Mountain Juice Co.
Leashed dogs are welcome!
See Trolley shuttle details below.
Along the route:
– Reenactors will tell stories of historic Charleston.
– Meet Larry Rowe, author of ‘Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s Boyhood Home’
– Learn about Charleston’s Craik-Patton House and Daughters of American Revolution.
– Participate in a commemorative tree planting with the Sons of the American Revolution.
– Take in the parks’ charming and plentiful wildlife with flora and fauna experts.
Click here for more info about Spring Hill Cemetery Park
Like ‘Friends of Spring Hill Park and Arboretum’ on Facebook for Event and Cemetery Updates.
KRT will also provide a bus shuttle that will run from the Carriage Trail Leaf Walk to Spring Hill Cemetery. This will run on a loop from 1-4pm.
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Alban Arts Center presents 'Steel Magnolias'
2024-10-19 19:00 | The Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St., Charleston, WV, United States
Alban Arts Center presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

The Alban Arts Center proudly presents Steel Magnolias.
“Steel Magnolias” is a heartfelt and humorous play written by Robert Harling. Set in a small Louisiana town, the play centers around a close-knit group of Southern women who gather regularly at a local beauty salon run by the no-nonsense Truvy Jones. The story unfolds over a span of about three years, showcasing the daily lives, struggles, and triumphs of these strong, resilient women.
The play explores themes of friendship, family, and the complexities of life through a series of poignant and often humorous scenes. The title itself reflects the essence of the characters: “Steel” symbolizes their strength and resilience, while “Magnolias” represents their delicate and nurturing nature.
Through its blend of humor and emotional depth, “Steel Magnolias” highlights the power of female friendship and the enduring support these women provide each other through life’s ups and downs. The play has been celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Southern life and its ability to resonate with audiences through its relatable characters and heartfelt storytelling.
Location: The Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St.
Tickets: $15 advance/$20 at the door
All Ages
Alban Arts Center: albanartscenter.com

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Dracula: The Seduction
2024-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV, 25301
The Charleston Ballet presents
DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2pm
Location: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater
Experience the haunting allure of DRACULA: The Seduction! An enchanting story of Miranda, a gypsy maiden who becomes entangled with the mysterious Count Dracula against a backdrop of vampires, gypsies, bats, and the haunting brides of Dracula.
Composed by Emmy award-winning Anthony DiLorenzo, DRACULA: The Seduction returns, promising a memorable performance of passion and danger!
Tickets:Adults $35Students/Seniors $30

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West Virginia Book Festival
2024-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV, 25301
West Virginia Book Festival

The West Virginia Book Festival is a free annual event for book lovers of all ages.
Featuring programs by local and international bestselling authors such as Joy Callaway, Gregg Hurwitz, Sadeqa Johnson, Gene Luen Yang, and Mia Manansala. In addition to this, enjoy the Used Book Sale and a Festival Marketplace.
LOCATION: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
9am-5pm

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Dracula: The Seduction
2024-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV, 25301
The Charleston Ballet presents
DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:30pm
Location: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater
Experience the haunting allure of DRACULA: The Seduction! An enchanting story of Miranda, a gypsy maiden who becomes entangled with the mysterious Count Dracula against a backdrop of vampires, gypsies, bats, and the haunting brides of Dracula.
Composed by Emmy award-winning Anthony DiLorenzo, DRACULA: The Seduction returns, promising a memorable performance of passion and danger!
Tickets:Adults $35Students/Seniors $30

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Alban Arts Center presents 'Steel Magnolias'
2024-10-18 19:00 - 20:30 | The Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St., Charleston, WV, United States
Alban Arts Center presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

The Alban Arts Center proudly presents Steel Magnolias.“Steel Magnolias” is a heartfelt and humorous play written by Robert Harling. Set in a small Louisiana town, the play centers around a close-knit group of Southern women who gather regularly at a local beauty salon run by the no-nonsense Truvy Jones. The story unfolds over a span of about three years, showcasing the daily lives, struggles, and triumphs of these strong, resilient women.
The play explores themes of friendship, family, and the complexities of life through a series of poignant and often humorous scenes. The title itself reflects the essence of the characters: “Steel” symbolizes their strength and resilience, while “Magnolias” represents their delicate and nurturing nature.Through its blend of humor and emotional depth, “Steel Magnolias” highlights the power of female friendship and the enduring support these women provide each other through life’s ups and downs. The play has been celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Southern life and its ability to resonate with audiences through its relatable characters and heartfelt storytelling.
Location: The Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St.
Tickets: $15 advance/$20 at the doorAll AgesAlban Arts Center: albanartscenter.com

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FestivALL Mayor's Concert with Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
FestivALL Mayor’s Concert

FestivALL Mayor’s Concert featuring Joslyn & The Sweet Compression and the Bob Thompson Unit
While The Mayor’s Concert has long been a tradition for FestivALL, this event has changed forms over the years and is now a FREE outdoor event for ALL to enjoy. During this year’s FestivFALL we are excited to welcome Joslyn & The Sweet Compression to perform at Haddad Riverfront Park.
Enjoy artful activities, food trucks, and more!
Friday, Oct. 18, 6pm-8:30pmLocation: Haddad Riverfront Park, 800 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV
5:30pm Bob Thomson Unit
6:30pm Joslyn & The Sweet Compression

An Evening with the Poets
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Taylor Books, 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
An Evening with the Poets

October 18, 6pmLocation: Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St.
Marc Harshman presents a night of poetry at Taylor Books with Steve Scafidi and youth poet from Poetry Out Loud, Willow Peyton. Joining them will be Youth Poet Laureate representatives, Caterina Occhione and Mariam Hamdan.
This event is free and open to the public.
About Steve Scafidi
Steve Scafidi is the author of Sparks from a Nine-Pound Hammer (Louisiana State University Press, 2001), For Love of Common Words (LSU 2006), The Cabinetmaker’s Window (LSU 2014), To the Bramble and the Briar (University of Arkansas Press, 2014) and a chapbook Songs for the Carry-On (Q Avenue Press, 2013). He has won the Larry Levis Reading Prize, the James Boatwright Prize and the Miller Williams Prize. His poems have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, and he has taught at several universities including, most recently, in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. He works as a cabinetmaker and lives with his family in Summit Point, West Virginia.

The McCreight Lecture
2024-10-17 19:30 - 21:00 | The Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St., Charleston, WV, United States
The McCreight Lecture

As part of its year-long celebration of fifty years serving West Virginians through the humanities, the WV Humanities Council is proud to announce novelist and poet Percival Everett as this year’s McCreight speaker.
Doors open at 7:00 PM
The lecture begins at 7:30 PM
The Speaker
Percival Everett is the author of more than thirty books of fiction and poetry. He is a Pulitzer Prize finalist—among many other awards—and his novel Erasure was recently adapted into the Oscar-winning film American Fiction. His latest novel, James, is a reimagining of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Huck’s enslaved friend Jim. Released in March 2024, James became an instant New York Times Bestseller. Both the New York Times and Chicago Tribune laud the novel as “a masterpiece” that will “help redefine one of the classics of American literature.” Everett is a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California.
Click here for more information on Percival Everett.
The Venue
The historic Capitol Theater is located at 123 Summers Street in the heart of downtown Charleston. Originally built in 1912, the theater is in the perfect spot to enjoy an autumn evening before attending this landmark lecture. Cruise Charleston’s ArtWalk; take in the delights of FestivFALL; and savor one of downtown’s many restaurants before joining us to welcome a modern literary master to West Virginia.
Admission is free, no RSVP required. Select Percival Everett titles will be sold at the door courtesy of Taylor Books of Charleston.
About the McCreight Lecture
The Board of Directors of the West Virginia Humanities Council established the annual McCreight Lecture in the Humanities to honor the leadership of Betsy Keadle McCreight, who died in 1985. McCreight was a founding board member, serving the Council as treasurer, vice president, and president. She believed that the humanities were at the heart of a democratic society, a necessary source of wisdom and vision.
Presented each October, the McCreight Lecture affords West Virginians the opportunity to hear nationally respected scholars and public intellectuals on a variety of humanities topics. McCreight Lecturers have included Ken Burns, Joyce Carol Oates, Joseph Ellis, Sylvia Nasar, Henry Louis Gates, Elaine Pagels, Gordon Wood, James McPherson, Edmund Morris, and Annette Gordon-Reed.
Admission to the McCreight Lectures is always free and open to the public. Stay tuned to this site for more updates about the 2024 lecture!

Art-After-Dark
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Art-After-Dark

When the gallery lights go down, the party lights come up for Art After Dark! Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum, with free admission!
Explore the current exhibitions along with live performances by local musicians, take home art activities, and free parking during Downtown Charleston’s Art Walk!
More info coming soon.
Current Exhibition:Author and illustrator Rosalie Haizlett kicks off her new book tour with this traveling exhibit featuring watercolor paintings from her manuscript. The illustrations feature a combination of vibrant landscapes, hand-drawn maps, and close-up views of the tiny plants, animals, and fungi that Haizlett observed during a six-month trip through the entire Appalachian Mountain range (from Alabama to Newfoundland) in 2022. The exhibit replicates stepping into a whimsical field guide.
Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences, 1 Clay Square
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Open Mic Night with Folklore Music Exchange
2024-10-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Folklore Music Exchange, 1025 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV, 25301
Open Mic Night with Folklore Music Exchange

Musical acts, comedians, storytellers, magicians, ALL are welcome!
Sign-ups start the day of, with 12 available slots. Each slot is 10 minutes each, and you can message, call, email, or stop by Folklore Music Exchange to secure a slot.
Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 6:30-9pm
Location: Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St.

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Downtown Charleston ArtWalk
2024-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston ArtWalk

Enjoy Charleston’s free, premiere art event that brings you fine art, fashion, crafts, antiques, food and much more! Wander through shops, galleries, and businesses along Quarrier, Capitol, Lee, Summers, and Hale Streets, and discover regional art, performances, and unique finds.
Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 5-8pm

FestivFALL Art Scavenger Hunt
2024-10-17 00:00 - 2024-10-20 23:59 | WV
FestivALL Art Scavenger Hunt

Can YOU solve the riddles?
From Oct. 17-20, FestivFALL and Arts Amplified will hide pieces of art created by local artists throughout Charleston!
Follow FestivALL and Arts Amplified on Facebook, and get a clue at 8am each morning to help you find the hidden artwork. The first person to find the artwork gets to keep it!

Three Things: Season 9, Episode 9
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Capitol Market, 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV, 25301
Three Things: Season 9, Episode 9

FestivALL presents Season 9, Episode 9 of Three Things during FestivFALL at the Capitol Market!
The final guests of Season 9 include Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism Chelsea Ruby, artist Robby Moore, andauthor/co-owner of Plot Twist Books Matt Browning.
FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three guests who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going.
General Tickets: $10Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show)

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Public Art Bike Tour
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Lee Street Triangle, 240 Capitol St, Charleston, West Virginia
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A City Becomes a Work of Art

A City Becomes a Work of Art
FestivALL

A city-wide, multi-arts festival in Charleston, WV showcasing a mix of music, theater, dance, visual art, and more each June. Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, over 100 FestivALL events will take place in more than 50 locations across the city of Charleston, ranging from outdoor spaces to theaters to intimate galleries and event spaces. Join the capital city community in celebrating ALL of the arts, performed by local, national, and international talent.
FestivALL directly produces some events, co-produces some events and presents some events that are produced by other individuals and organizations.
Public Art Bike Tour

Sam Nygaard is back and providing another special tour of Charleston’s works of art. Bring your bike and learn about the public works displayed in our city.
The tour will start at the Lee St. Triangle. Meet ready to ride with your helmet!
Tuesday, October 15 at 6pm.

ARTbus Unveiling
2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:00 | Slack Plaza, City Center, 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia
A new Charleston ARTbus will roll into town during FestivFALL!
Designs have been submitted and one design has been chosen! This mobile mural will be the first youth design and will be unveiled on Oct. 15 when it will begin transporting thousands of commuters!
Stay tuned for this year’s winning design!

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CYAC presents Why We Stayed
2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Elk City Playhouse, 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, 25302, United States
CYAC presents Why We Stayed
The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak

Presented by Contemporary Youth Arts Company in partnership with the YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program
Why We Stayed: The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak shows 20 characters in crisis as they each face their own situations of domestic violence. These hard-hitting portrayals of men and women tell the forgotten and ignored stories of the day-to-day survival of America’s silent victims. From the mother-to-be to the mother-in-law, the jaded cop to the devastated BCS worker to the nurse and the convict and the women of society and poverty and your next door neighbor, the characters preach truth to society’s conveniently deafened ears.
Featuring the talents of actors Kayla Skidmore, Amanda Skidmore, Kaye Maertz, Meredith Clark, Rob Royce, La’Mera Rice, Desirae Rucker, Bill Myers, Sarah Schoolcraft, Linda O’Neil, Morgan Kirk, Ariel Dobbins, Erin Martin and Jack Rogers
ADVISORY: This piece is rated PG 13 due to mature language and subject material.
Showtimes:
Friday, Oct. 11 at 7pm
Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7pm
Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2pm
Location: Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. E
Tickets: $15 (Adults) $10 (Students/Seniors)
Available at the door and online.

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Harvest Art Fair
2024-10-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Capitol Market, 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV, 25301
Harvest Art Fair

Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods at the Capitol Market. It’s the perfect time to get some of your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. LOCATION: The Capitol Market at 800 Smith Street! This space allows us to take in the fall season alongside Capitol Market vendors in a classic favorite of Charleston, WV.
The Harvest Art Fair also includes free make-and-take kids activities, live music, and more! Make-and-take activities are provided by community volunteer groups.
Saturday, Oct. 12: 10am-6pmSunday, Oct. 13: 12pm-5pm
FREE entrance. Wheelchair accessible
Participating Artists
Connie McColleyMoondance ArtPatty Stewart ArtReflection in a PoolRandall Sanger PhotographyEcho-LitTeresa Gail DesignsNanette SeligmanHepcatz DesignsCharles OttMarisa MadeSacred TotemsThe BlaxxmithCathy Fulks
Marisa MadeShea NewPascha AdamoDye27The Hippies DaughterWicks and Wax StudioHill and HollerThe Doodlin’ RooMade by MeishDirty Mama’s Clean SoapStudio KelsieJustin AndradaDiet SweaterSimple Minded BathMatt Smith Makes
Live Music Schedule – Sunday, Oct. 13
12:00 PM Hot Jazz of Charleston1:00 PM Sean Richardson & Bug2:00 AM Minor Swing3:00 PM Jordan Dyer Trio4:00 PM David McGuire

Harvest Art Fair
2024-10-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Capitol Market, 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV, 25301
Harvest Art Fair

Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods at the Capitol Market. It’s the perfect time to get some of your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. LOCATION: The Capitol Market at 800 Smith Street! This space allows us to take in the fall season alongside Capitol Market vendors in a classic favorite of Charleston, WV.
The Harvest Art Fair also includes free make-and-take kids activities, live music, and more! Make-and-take activities are provided by community volunteer groups.
Saturday, Oct. 12: 10am-6pmSunday, Oct. 13: 12pm-5pm
FREE entrance. Wheelchair accessible
Participating Artists
Connie McColleyMoondance ArtCali WessonReflection in a PoolRandall Sanger PhotographyEcho-LitTeresa Gail DesignsNanette SeligmanHepcatz DesignsCharles OttMarisa MadeSacred TotemsThe Blaxxmith ShopCathy Fulks
Shea NewDye27The Hippies DaughterWicks and Wax StudioHill and HollerThe Doodlin’ RooMade by MeishDirty Mama’s Clean SoapStudio KelsieJustin AndradaDiet SweaterSimple Minded BathMatt Smith Makes
Live Music Schedule – Saturday, Oct. 12
11:00 AM Hot Jazz of Charleston12:00 PM Jon Mounts1:00 PM Brenna and the Boys 2:00 PM Steve Himes Trio3:00 PM Spencer Elliott4:00 PM B&O Revival

CYAC presents Why We Stayed
2024-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Elk City Playhouse, 218 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV, 25302, United States
CYAC presents Why We Stayed
The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak

Presented by Contemporary Youth Arts Company in partnership with the YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program
Why We Stayed: The Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence Speak shows 20 characters in crisis as they each face their own situations of domestic violence. These hard-hitting portrayals of men and women tell the forgotten and ignored stories of the day-to-day survival of America’s silent victims. From the mother-to-be to the mother-in-law, the jaded cop to the devastated BCS worker to the nurse and the convict and the women of society and poverty and your next door neighbor, the characters preach truth to society’s conveniently deafened ears.
Featuring the talents of actors Kayla Skidmore, Amanda Skidmore, Kaye Maertz, Meredith Clark, Rob Royce, La’Mera Rice, Desirae Rucker, Bill Myers,Sarah Schoolcraft, Linda O’Neil, Morgan Kirk, Ariel Dobbins, Erin Martin and Jack Rogers
ADVISORY: This piece is rated PG 13 due to mature language and subject material.
Showtimes:
Friday, Oct. 11 at 7pm
Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7pm
Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2pm
Location: Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St. E
Tickets: $15 (Adults) $10 (Students/Seniors)
Available at the door and online.

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City Center Dead
2024-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Slack Plaza, City Center, 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia
City Center Dead

FestivALL and Arts Amplified presents: City Center Dead!
Friday, October 11 at 6pmLocation: Slack Plaza at City Center
Join John Inghram, Eric Weingrad, Brandon Bowlds and Brad Goodall for a FREE night of Grateful Dead hits at City Center at Slack Plaza. Food trucks and activities on-site.
Enjoy this evening of live music at the City Center at Slack Plaza.
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Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition
2024-10-11 00:00 - 2024-10-20 23:59 | The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition

Art-for-FALL is a juried art exhibition open to 7th-12th grades.
Stop by The Clay Center to see this FestivFALL exhibition highlighting the work of local aspiring artists. The show will be up at the ticketing lobby of The Clay Center from October 11-20 with an Awards Ceremony at Haddad Riverfront Park on Oct. 20 at 3:30pm.
FREE Event
The purpose of the exhibition is to provide a forum for teen student artists to display their work and to recognize excellence. The exhibition will be held in The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences, October 11-20, and will be free and open to the public along with the Awards Ceremony at The Clay Center on October 20 at 3:30pm. A slide show of accepted works will be displayed on the FestivALL Charleston Neighborhood Arts Initiative Facebook page.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Oct. 1 (more details coming soon)
See full details, deadlines and guidelines HERE.
ELIGIBILITY:
Jurying for Art-for-FALL is open to all students in 7th through 12th grades in Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh and Roane counties. Each student may submit one entry, though students may also submit as part of a group piece in addition to the one individual submission. Work needs to have been completed after August 1, 2023. Artwork can be completed from a school project OR be made at home. There is no theme.
Students must be CURRENTLY enrolled in middle school or high schools in the above counties.
If you participated in Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition in summer 2024 as a 6th grader and are submitting to Art-for-FALL Teen Juried Art Exhibition as a 7th grader, we ask that you make sure you are submitting different artwork.

Rise and Thrive: A Celebration of Resilience for Justice-Impacted Youth
2024-10-08 00:00 - 2024-10-24 23:59 | Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, 178 Summers St, Charleston, WV, United States
Rise and Thrive: A Celebration of Resilience for Justice-Impacted Youth
Oct. 8 -24Location: The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, 178 Summers St.Viewers will enjoy this student exhibit through the windows from the sidewalk

WVSDT‘s art exhibit, taking place in the windows of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, is being held in conjunction with Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM).
YJAM is an annual campaign where advocates unite to organize digital and in-person events to raise awareness and inspire action for young people impacted by the justice system.
The exhibit will feature student artwork centered around the themes of resilience and personal strength and will be on display in the windows of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation from Oct. 8-24.

Three Things: Season 9, Episode 8
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Capitol Market, 800 Smith St, Charleston, WV, 25301
FestivALL presents Season 9, Episode 8 of Three Things at the Capitol Market!
FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three guests who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going.
This episode’s guests are Capitol Market Director Evan Osborn, Brad Gritt of Gritt’s Farm, and Manager of WV Schools of Diversion & Transition/Jobs & Hope WV Deb Harris.
General Tickets: $10
Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show)

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Three Things: Season 9, Episode 7
2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:30 | John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center, 815 Court St., Charleston, WV, United States
Three Things Season 9, Episode 7
FestivALL presents Season 9, Episode 7 of Three Things: My First, My Favorite, My Future at the John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education and Community Center.
Episode 7 guests include musician/artist Sarah Rudy, local musicologist John Nelson, and pro-wrestler/barber Bishop Baylor AKA Michael Young.
General Tickets: $10Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show)

This live monthly speaker series showcases three guests who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going.
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