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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: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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SUMMARY:Keys to Improvisation with Bob Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 26 | 6pm \nJohn Inghram leads a conversation with jazz pianist and WV Music HOF member Bob Thompson with a focus on musical improvisation! \nThis workshop will consist of dialogue\, Q&A\, and musical performance and demonstration. \nTime: Tuesday\, May 26 at 6:00pm \nLocation: Folklore Music Exchange\, 191 Summers St \n \nThe FestivALL Workshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare.
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/keys-to-improvisation-with-bob-thompson/
LOCATION:Folklore Music Exchange\, 1025 Quarrier Street\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301
CATEGORIES:Local Art,music
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SUMMARY:“I’m With the Band!” Ukulele Jam Session with Tony M. Music
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 28 | 5:30pm \nJoin multi-instrumentalist Tony M. Music for a basic introduction to playing the ukulele. \nBring your ukulele (some available on site) and learn a few easy chords while playing simple\, feel-good songs together. This FREE\, relaxed jam session is perfect for beginners and open to anyone ages 10 and up. No pressure — just strumming\, singing\, and enjoying music as a group! \nLocation: City Center at Slack Plaza\, 182 Summers St \nAges: All ages \nFee: Free to attend \nThe FestivALL Workshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare. \n  \n 
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/im-with-the-band-ukulele-jam-session-with-tony-m-music/
LOCATION:Slack Plaza\, City Center\, 177 Summers Street\, Charleston\, West Virginia
CATEGORIES:family-fun,music
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SUMMARY:Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 29 | 6:30pm \nEnjoy Charleston’s free\, Friday-night summer concert series set to the backdrop of the Kanawha River. Food trucks and beverage vendors on site.  \nPresented by Moses Auto Group and The City of Charleston \nAdditional Sponsors: Vandalia Health\, West Virginia International Yeager Airport\, West Virginia Lottery \nLocation:  Haddad Riverfront Park\, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E \nTime: 6:30pm
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/live-on-the-levee-presented-by-moses-auto-group-3/
LOCATION:Haddad Riverfront Park\, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
CATEGORIES:family-fun,music
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SUMMARY:Capitol Street Art Fair (Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair (Saturday)\nSaturday\, May 30 | 10am-6pm\nSunday\, May 31 | 11am-5pm\n  \nThe annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art\, music\, and more in the heart of downtown Charleston\, WV! \nOver 60 local and regional artisans will sell and display their wares in bath & body\, books\, fine art\, jewelry\, pottery\, photography\, printmaking\, woodwork\, textiles\, and more. Live music stages\, roaming performers\, and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the heart of the city. \nMake sure to check out the Children’s Art Fair\, which is taking place just down the block in front of the Kanawha Co. Public Library! \n(FREE ENTRY) \n  \nAdditional Sponsors: City National Bank\, GoMart\, Vandalia Health\, WV Lottery\, ZMM Architects and Engineers \n  \n• 2026 Artisans •\n* indicates HAF participation (artists subject to change) \nBath & Body\nAppalachian Botanical Co.\nExclusive Pastime Creations LLC\nWild Mountain Soap Co. \nFace Painters\nRobbie Hay\n*Mell’s\nDoodlin’ Roo \nFine Art\n*Bashful Bee Press\n*Cali Wesson Artwork\n*Corrissa Flesher Art & Designs\n*HepCatz Design\n*John Wirts Art\nJuyeoun Kim Art\n*MarisaMade LLC\n*Matt Smith Makes\n*Melissa Doty Artwork\nMeredith Young\n*Sadie Valzetta Studio \nGlasswork\nJ.Straub Fine Art\nRoe Glass Art \nJewelry\nDiet Sweater\n*Connie McColley\, handmade jewelry\n*The Brass Era\nGayle Rancer Metalsmith\nLilahbloom Jewelry\nMick’s Media Jewelry\nMystical Crystal Jewelry\nOn Cord Creations\nPebble Nest Jewelry\nSacred Totems\n*Shea New jewelry\n*Teresa Gail Designs\nThe Queen of Arts-Curiosities by Adrienne \nPhotography\n*Deylight Photography\n*Echo-Lit\nKevin Jack Photography\n*Randall Sanger Photography\n*Reflection in a Pool\n*West Virginia Homeplace \nPottery/Ceramics\n*The Beard and The Bun Pottery\n*Ellie’s Emporium\nMegFerg Pottery\nMt. Momma Mud\n*Siren Pottery \nPrintmaking\n*Art.Monsters.Printmaking.\nBase Camp Printing Co.\n*Cathy L. Fulks Art\n*Hippie’s Daughter\nLogan Schmitt Illustration\n*Made by Meish\n*Sugar Pop Press \nMetalwork\n*Fire and Steel Artistic Creations| \nMisc.\nAngel Eye Designs (Beading)\nBettie Booths (Photobooth)\n*Harmonograph\nRob Cleland (caricatures) \nSpecialty Food\nThe Happy Hound\n*Hill & Holler Herbal Company\nOlden Days Farm and Cottage \nTextiles\nCedar Olivet Orientals\nKnotty Lady Macrame\nThe Madd Hooker Co.\n*Thomas Ruggiero Art & Designs\n*Yarn.0ver \nWoodwork\nArt by Petey and Weese Woodgems collaborative\n*Black Locust Woodshop\nHeirloom Footstools \n• Street Stage Schedule •\nCapitol Street Stage presented by City National Bank\nSATURDAY\, May 30\n\n10am    O’Ryan the O’Mazing\n11am     McKinney Music\n12pm     Brenna and Brittany\n1pm       Kurtis Schultis and Scripless\n2pm      Option 22\n3pm      East End Ghouls\n4pm      Old Soul Reunion\n5pm      Charleston Light Opera Guild\n\nSUNDAY\, May 31\n\n11am     Andy Park\n12pm    O’Ryan the O’Mazing\n1pm       Tony M. Music\n2pm      Rylee Bapst Band\n3pm      Somethin’ Special\n4pm      Sasha Colette (Plus One)\n\n 
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/capitol-street-art-fair-2/
LOCATION:Capitol Street\, 243 Capitol St.\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Art,music
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SUMMARY:"The Art of Being Yourself" — Drama Classes by Susan Pilar\, Class 2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30 | 1pm-2:30pm\nFor actors in any part of their training who want to bring more depth and authenticity to their work. You will learn essential acting foundational tools from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. You will discover your self through sensory work\, physical and vocal warm-ups\, relaxation exercises\, and improvisation. You will practice acting truthfully and with ease\, trusting the impusle of the moment. \n  \nAbout your instructor: Susan Pilar is a master acting instructor with 20 years of experience teaching\, directing\, and mentoring actors worldwide. She is a member of the Core Faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York\, NY and has traveled across the US to represent the AADA. She is a devoted educator with a multidimensional approach to the craft honed from over two decades in the entertainment industry as a professional actor and dancer. Fusing the methods of Meisner\, Adler and Strasberg she has taught acting workshops in London\, Sweden\, Norway\, Argentina\, Brazil\, Doblin\, Edinburgh\, Rome and Australia.  She has also founded a NY based production company (Reel Intentions\, LLC) that writes\, shoots\, directs\, and edits demo reels for actors\, providing a unique\, professional and hands-on experience from start to finish. \nLocation: Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre\, 411 Tennessee Ave.\, Charleston \nAges: 16-adult \nFee: $10 per class (each class is limited to 25 participants) \n \nThe FestivALL Workshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare.
URL:https://festivallcharleston.com/event/drama-classes-taught-by-susan-pilar-2/
LOCATION:Charleston Light Opera Guild
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