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FestivALL Porch Parade
Charleston, WV Charleston, WV, United StatesA 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 create your own parade route. Neighborhood stoops, porches and yards will turn into into works […]
FestivALL Art Parade
Charleston, WV Charleston, WV, United StatesThe 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 to dress up in your most creative outfits/costumes/masks and decorate a float, vehicle or walk […]
Kites Over Kanawha City
Field adjacent to 57th Street SE, 25304 57th Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesKCCA is working with New Era Air & Space Adventures to bring an old pastime to Kanawha City – kite building and flying. Come join us for an afternoon of fun and help us fill the skies with beauty and excitement! This event will feature an exhibition flying large kites by New Era Air & […]
Ice Cream & The Arts
Elk City 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, United StatesFun for the whole family! Ice Cream & the Arts is a street fair and chalk art festival in the Elk City District of the West Side produced by Charleston Main Streets. Free ice cream is available to attendees as local artists and The Chalking Dad Erik Greenawalt create their own chalk masterpieces. Attendees can enjoy numerous participatory […]
Kites Over Kanawha City
Mountaineer Montessori Soccer FieldKCCA is bringing back for the second year an old pastime to Kanawha City – kite building and flying. Come join us for an afternoon of fun and help us fill the skies with beauty and excitement and enjoy the day together! This event will feature an exhibition flying large kites by New Era Air […]
FestivALL Art Parade & AfterpARTy
Charleston, WV Charleston, WV, United StatesArt Parade & AfterpARTy: 2pm-3:30pm Arts organizations, community partners, musicians and more will parade from the Kanawha Boulevard to Slack Plaza via Summers Street in celebration of the arts in our region. As the parade winds down, the fun doesn’t stop as music, inflatables, make-and-take crafts and more take over Slack Plaza!Parade kicks off at […]
CANCELLED – Ice Cream & The Arts
Elk City 615 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, United States!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED !!! FestivALL 14-28 Jun 2020 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 […]
Rise and Thrive: A Celebration of Resilience for Justice-Impacted Youth
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation 178 Summers St, Charleston, WV, United StatesRise 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 […]
Downtown Charleston ArtWalk
Downtown CharlestonDowntown 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 17Time: 5-8pm
An Evening with the Poets
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV, United StatesAn 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 […]
Alban Arts Center presents ‘Steel Magnolias’
The Capitol Theater 123 Summers St., Charleston, WV, United StatesAlban 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. […]
West Virginia Book Festival
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Theater 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVWest 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. […]
Alban Arts Center presents ‘Steel Magnolias’
The Capitol Theater 123 Summers St., Charleston, WV, United StatesAlban 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 […]