WV Museum of Music Grand Opening
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WV Museum of Music Grand Opening

The 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.…
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Virtuoso Violins from Lincoln Center, NYC
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Virtuoso Violins from Lincoln Center, NYC

This event was recorded live at Lincoln Center in New York City featuring performers from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and guest pianist, Orion Weiss. Weiss has been a soloist with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Tune in…
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Contemporary/Lyrical Dance Class
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Contemporary/Lyrical Dance Class

Join River City Youth Ballet Ensemble teacher, Emily Hanna for a ballet-based contemporary class that encourages freedom of movement and expression.  For middle and high school students and adults. About the instructor: Emily Hanna Emily began her study of dance at…
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Live Music Bingo
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Live Music Bingo

Come 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…
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History Alive: Nellie Bly
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History Alive: Nellie Bly

Nellie 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…
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Virtual Storytime
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Virtual Storytime

Enjoy 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…
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 5
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 5

FestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 5 of Three Things! This special FestivALL episode will take place, for the first time in over a year, in-person! This episode features business owner Paul Greco, artist Newman Jackson, and spiritual director Megan Lyon.…
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Pre-Game Concert at Power Park
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Pre-Game Concert at Power Park

Head 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…
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Artist Workshop with Melissa Doty
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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…
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Full Color Magazine
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Full Color Magazine

Come by and help decorate the exterior of the left field fence at the Capital Midwestern-Bigley lower field and learn about the Magazine Branch – Charleston’s largest watershed. All ages welcome. Material used is Put-in-Cups (example shown on the right)
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 6
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 6

FestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 6 of Three Things! This special FestivALL episode will take place, for the first time in over a year, in-person! This episode features Ron Sowell, Sarah Plumley, and Ben Salango. LOCATION: Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture…
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 7
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 7

FestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 7 of Three Things! This special FestivALL episode will take place, for the first time in over a year, in-person! This episode features co-owner of Kinship Goods Dan Davis, musician Shelem- Isaac Fadiga, and founder…
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 8
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 8

FestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 8 of Three Things!  This episode features CEO/Executive Director of WV Health Right Dr. Angie Settle, filmmaker John Nakashima, and Writer/ Translator/Lyricist/Photographer Randi Ward. LOCATION: Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden at the Clay Center. Please enter…
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Foam at the Dome
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Foam at the Dome

Foam 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…
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Live Music Bingo
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Live Music Bingo

Come 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…
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 9
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Three Things: Season 6, Episode 9

FestivALL presents Season 6, Episode 9 of Three Things during FestivFALL!  This episode features Musician John Inghram, Owner of Rock City Cake Co. Morgan Morrison, and Greta McClain of GoodSpace Murals. Location: The Capitol Market, 800 Smith St.   FestivALL’s live monthly…
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GoodSpace Mural Unveiling
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GoodSpace Mural Unveiling

We are excited to unveil Charleston’s GoodSpace Mural! Greta McLain and her team at GoodSpace Murals have been working hard since FestivALL in June to create a colorful and vibrant mural that reflects the history and the people of the valley. As…
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 1
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 1

FestivALL is excited to present Season 7, Episode of Three Things! Season 7: Episode 1 guests are Judge Maryclaire Akers, Musician Holly Forbes, and Chef Anthony Wilkins Location: John L. Dickinson Homeowner Education and Community Center| 815 Court St. FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things,…
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 2
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 2

FestivALL presents Season 7: Episode 2 of Three Things! This episode of Three Things will feature Artist Ellie Schaul, Attorney Lia DiTrapano Fairless, and Food & Travel Editor, Writer and Marketer Steven Keith .   FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West…
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 3
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 3

FestivALL presents Season 7: Episode 3 of Three Things! This episode will feature Artist Nichole Westfall, Dance Instructor Mary Louise King, and Executive Director of the Huntington Symphony Orchestra Ian Jessee!  Beer & wine will be available for purchase thanks to the…
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 4
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 4

FestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things! Episode 4 will feature Artist Laura Alvis, Business Owner Vince Gorby, and World’s Strongest Man (2006) Phil Pfister. FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight into their personal…
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FestiVIOLA
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FestiVIOLA

A recital celebrating the viola in all its glory! This variety show features members of the Valley Violists, playing solos and multi-viola ensembles. Special guests: WVU Professor, Andrea Houde and members of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Di Gregorio…
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ARTbus Unveiling
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ARTbus Unveiling

Charleston’s ARTbus is back! Designs have been submitted and one design has been chosen!  This mobile mural will be unveiled on June 14th and begin hosting thousands of commuters! This year’s ARTbus winner is Melissa Doty! THANK YOU to our…
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Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series
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Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series

Bringing 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…
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Live Music Bingo
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Live Music Bingo

Come out and support Local Music and Local Business with a fun, interactive, game of LIVE MUSIC BINGO!  Music by 11:11 Free to play! Prizes Awarded! A mash up of live music from local musicians and bingo! Instead of letters…
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You Might As Well Live
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You Might As Well Live

The one-person play, You Might As Well Live, explores the life, loves, and legacy of literary icon and sharp-tongued member of the Algonquin Round Table – Dorothy Rothschild Parker. More details coming soon! On the eve of her death, and…
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2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display
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2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display

Enjoy 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.…
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Over The Edge
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Over The Edge

Over 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…
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2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display
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2022 Pew Quilt Show & Needlework Display

Enjoy 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.…
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You Might As Well Live
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You Might As Well Live

The one-person play, You Might As Well Live, explores the life, loves, and legacy of literary icon and sharp-tongued member of the Algonquin Round Table – Dorothy Rothschild Parker. More details coming soon! On the eve of her death, and…
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“A French Connection” at First Presby
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“A French Connection” at First Presby

A former student of First Presby Organist Emerita Carol Eich, David Houston returns to present a concert of French music. Mr. Houston is currently Associate for Music & Liturgy at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in College Park, MD and Dean…
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Appalachian Festival of Young Voices
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Appalachian Festival of Young Voices

This is the final concert of a national children’s chorus festival that is produced by the Appalchian Children’s Chorus, this year hosting children and boy choirs from Wyoming, Arizona, Minneasota, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. The concert will be conducted by…
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 5
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 5

FestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things! This episode features Lady D, Louis Argento and Amanda Jane. This episode will take place inside the Capitol Market at 800 Smith St. General Tickets: $10 (available now)Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show)…
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Home by 10
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Home by 10

A monthly house show and pop-up show series welcoming local talent to perform at intimate spaces around Charleston, WV. This event features Charleston, WV band Static Fur, and Red Audio. Location: 186 Summers St.  Produced by the Sage Soul Productions team (Christopher…
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 6
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 6

FestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things! This episode features owner of Mea Cuppa Venu Menon, actress Susan Marrash-Minnerly, and photographer Perry Bennett. This episode will take place inside at the Restore. General Tickets: $10 (available now)Student Tickets: $5 (available day…
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 7
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 7

FestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things! This episode features Author Candace Nelson, Executive director at Mountain State Spotlight Ellen Allen, and artist Melissa Doty. This episode will take place inside at the Restore. General Tickets: $10 (available now)Student Tickets: $5…
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 8
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 8

FestivALL presents Season 7, Episode 8 of Three Things! Judge Tera Salango, Stuart Frazier, and George Patterson. Location: John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center General Tickets: $10 (available now) Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show) FestivALL’s live monthly…
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Dracula: The Seduction
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Dracula: The Seduction

The Charleston Ballet Presents… DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION Sink your teeth into DRACULA: The Seduction! Music by Anthony DiLorenzo. Back by bloodthirsty demand, this terrifying tale returns to Charleston bigger and bloodier than before on the Clay Center stage. Witness passion…
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Dracula: The Seduction
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Dracula: The Seduction

The Charleston Ballet Presents… DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION Sink your teeth into DRACULA: The Seduction! Music by Anthony DiLorenzo. Back by bloodthirsty demand, this terrifying tale returns to Charleston bigger and bloodier than before on the Clay Center stage. Witness passion…
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StreetWorks Art Auction
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StreetWorks Art Auction

Join Charleston Main Streets as they auction off your chance at having a custom pet portrait created by a talented local artist. Half of all proceeds will go towards the creation of a new dog mural overlooking the East End…
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Echoes & Facades
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Echoes & Facades

Bernard Di Gregorio, Principal Viola of West Virginia Symphony and Violist of the Montclaire String Quartet, the Resident String Quartet of West Virginia State University, and Dr. Júlio Ribeiro Alves, Professor at Marshall University and active recitalist perform classical music…
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 9
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Three Things: Season 7, Episode 9

FestivALL presents Season 7 of Three Things during FestivFALL! FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series showcases three guests who will share insight into their pesonal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going. This episode features Amanda…
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Three Things: Season 8, Episode 4
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Three Things: Season 8, Episode 4

FestivALL presents Season 8 of Three Things! This episode features Chef Ke, Steve Bishop from V100 and Doug Imbrogno. This episode will take place at the John L. Dickinson Family Homeowner Education & Community Center at 815 Court St. General Tickets: $10 (available…
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Downtown Open
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Downtown Open

Charleston Area Alliance invites you to head to downtown Charleston and enjoy this pop up putt putt course sponsored by West Virginia American Water and Mountain Care Network. You may pick up and return putters and balls at any of…
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Pride Night at GoMart Ballpark
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Pride Night at GoMart Ballpark

The 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…
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FestivALL Porch Parade
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FestivALL Porch Parade

A vibrant celebration of the creativity and spirit of FestivALL showcases a Parade of Porches! Local artists have been commissioned to create larger-than-life art installations at homes and businesses in the East End. Check out the Porch Parade map to…
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ARTBus
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ARTBus

Charleston’s ARTbus is back! Designs have been submitted and now it is time for the public to vote on the finalists! Visit us at festivallcharleston.com to cast your vote through June 18th for the design you want to see on…
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2023 Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition
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2023 Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition

Art-for-ALL is a juried art exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in 13 WV counties.  Check out the exhibition in the Ticketing Lobby of the Clay Center or on the FestivALL Neighborhood Arts Facebook page.  Exhibition open during…
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Organ Recital with Dr. Kristina Rizzotto
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Organ Recital with Dr. Kristina Rizzotto

Latvian Brazilian organist Dr. Kristina Rizzotto received a doctorate from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Music from East Carolina University, and a Bachelor’s degree from the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janiero. Currently the Director of Music at Lake of…
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Argentine Tango Performance & Class
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Argentine Tango Performance & Class

Special guest visiting instructors Argentine native Tate Di Chiazza with Tangogypsies Karen Jaffe of Asheville, NC, will perform authentic Argentine Tango! These improvised performances reflect the styles of social dancing around the world, including traditional Tango, Vals, Milonga and the…
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CAMC Foundation “Run for Your Life”
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CAMC Foundation “Run for Your Life”

Presenting the 2023 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life! Join us as we raise funds to support colorectal cancer awareness and screening initiatives with this 2.5-Mile Walk/5-Mile Run. The race was created in 2004 by friends to honor a Charleston Daily…
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FestivALL Art Parade
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FestivALL Art Parade

The FestivALL Art Parade is BACK on June 10 and what would be better than to have all of our partners join us down Capitol Street for a parade celebrating the arts in our community? We want to see your most colorful, musical and funky sides! Feel free…
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FamilyCare Kids Summer Bash

FamilyCare provides a safe and fun day of summer activities for the community at this annual event. Fun-filled activities will include free sports physicals, inflatables, outdoor games, and a DJ. Be part of an installation at FamilyCare by visiting the…
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Capitol Market AfterpARTy!
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Capitol Market AfterpARTy!

Immediately following the art parade, come down to the Capitol Market for live music, free make-and-take craft activities, meet-and-greets with your favorite characters, our first location play and even a doggie fashion show! Make sure to visit our friends at…
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Dance FestivALL Masterclass

Join professional dancer Alicia Mae Holloway for a masterclass exploring ballet and contemporary dance! For ages 12 and up, intermediate level and above. Alicia Mae Holloway is from Morgantown, West Virginia and began dancing when she was three years old at…
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Sunday Morning Yoga
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Sunday Morning Yoga

Get your day flowing! Join Stephanie Legg, RYT500 Yoga Teacher and Integrative Wellness Therapist for a 60 minute deep release yoga flow for ALL levels. All levels welcome. Must bring your own mat and props. Have a few minutes to…
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Dizzy Doc Balloon Sculpture
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Dizzy Doc Balloon Sculpture

Back by popular demand! Aaron Hay (Dizzy Doc) will construct a massive balloon sculpture, the likes of which have delighted FestivALL attendees for years. Enjoy visits throughout the creation starting June 11, and see the complete creation on June 17!…
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Second Sunday in the Studio
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Second Sunday in the Studio

Join us in the Truist Foundation Art Studio every second Sunday from 1-3 pm for a family make-and-take activity related to our current exhibitions! Location: Juliet Art Museum, Clay Center Cost: Included with museum admission Sponsored by Previous Next Have…
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Authors’ Roundtable
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Authors’ Roundtable

Curated and hosted by WV Poet Laureate, Marc Harshman, this year’s panel will feature award-winning fiction authors Erin Murphy, Gerry LaFemina and Lori Wilson. Each will read selections from their more recent books, share insights regarding their chosen medium and…
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FestivBALL at the GoMart Ballpark
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FestivBALL at the GoMart Ballpark

The Charleston Dirty Birds take on the High Point Rockers during FestivBALL at the park! Check out the third-base line for free make-and-take art activities and check out student-led video submissions on the scoreboard. Children 13 and under get in…
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Dance FestivALL
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Dance FestivALL

This headlining event features Alicia Mae Holloway & her dance partner Keith Reeves. Holloway is from Morgantown, West Virginia and began dancing when she was three years old at Kat and Company Dance Studio. In 2007, Alicia began taking classes…
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An Evening with Hannah Jane
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An Evening with Hannah Jane

Hannah Jane is a Charleston, WV native who lives in New York City and is working as a professional actress. She is honored to be doing a show for the 2023 FestivALL and to bring to you a performance filled…
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Kids Yoga
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Kids Yoga

Join Stephanie Legg, RYT500 Yoga Teacher and Integrative Wellness Therapist for a yoga class all about the kids! Must bring your own mats + props. Sponsored by Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from…
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Kiwanis Corporate Regatta
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Kiwanis Corporate Regatta

The Kiwanis Corporate Regatta is an exciting miniature “yacht” race that raises much needed funds for the Kanawha County Public Library and other Kiwanins charities. The competitors use super soaker water guns to power their model yachts across the fountain…
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Dawg Days of Summer
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Dawg Days of Summer

Bring your pup for a walk in the Cemetery, and enjoy dog themed vendors and activities in this fun-for-the-whole-family event! Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and…
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Community Drum Circle
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Community Drum Circle

Create beautiful, soothing, and exciting rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience is necessary. Instruments available but bring a drum or shaker if you have one. Chairs provided. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d…
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Shakespeareoke

Become a Bard at Short Story Brewing alongside actors from Rustic Mechanical! Watch some of Shakespeare’s greatest works come to life and take part in the fun by performing monologues, sonnets, dialogues, couplets and more. Sponsored by Previous Next Have…
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An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.
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An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.

Actor, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, Leslie Odom, Jr.is set to perform at the Clay Center on June 13 at 7:30 p.m., in ‘An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.’ Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted performer recognized for his work on the…
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Public Art Mural Bike Tour
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Public Art Mural Bike Tour

Learn about Charleston’s murals from the seat of your own bike! Join the West Virginia Climate Alliance on a 60-minute guided bike tour of the vibrant murals in the capital city’s Downtown and West Side neighborhoods. Meet at Taylor Books…
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Open Mic Night
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Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night at Folklore Music Exchange Musical acts, comedians, storytellers, magicians, ALL are welcome! Sign-ups start at 5:30pm. There are 12 slots available with each performer getting 10 minutes. Full sound will be provided, along with an acoustic guitar…
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Three Things: Season 8, Episode 5
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Three Things: Season 8, Episode 5

FestivALL presents Season 8 of Three Things! This episode features Margaret O’Neal, Erika Connelly & Ted Brightwell as Vicki Williams. This episode will take place at the Capitol Market at 800 Smith St. General Tickets: $10 (available now)Student Tickets: $5 (available day of…
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An Evening with Emmet Cahill Concert
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An Evening with Emmet Cahill Concert

Emmet Cahill, an Irish tenor and former member of the men’s choral group, Celtic Thunder, will be giving a concert of traditional Irish tunes combined with other pop and folk music. Critics say, “not only does Emmet have an outstanding…
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Out of the Box
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Out of the Box

Out of the Box is a textile exhibit that features fabrics, quilts, coverlets, and attire from the Craik-Patton House Collection. The exhibit’s primary focus is the material culture of the early to middle nineteenth century with an emphasis on the…
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