Presented in partnership with the Charleston YWCA’s Resolve Family Abuse Program, “Why We Stayed” is a poignant drama of heartbreak and reclamation told through the eyes of the forgotten victims and survivors of Domestic Violence.
Tickets:
$15 for adults
$10 for students/seniors
Join Charleston Montessori School as they team up with FestivALL to present Rolls on the River, an annual pepperoni roll competition. There’s no better way to celebrate WV Day than with pepperoni rolls!
Attendees can taste delicious pepperoni rolls, sip beer, and shop local artisan vendors and vote for your favorite rolls. The Chucktown Allstars will be playing some amazing bluegrass throughout this family-friendly event. Rolls on the River is a fundraiser to support Charleston Montessori School’s Scholarship program.
Charleston Montessori is a non-profit that provides an authentic Montessori education for children 18 months-12 years. See y’all on the river!
Tickets:
Adult-General Admission: $35.00 (8 tasting tickets, 5 beer tasting tickets)
Non-Alcohol Admission: $20.00 (8 tasting tickets, 3 water tickets)
Kid’s Area: $10.00
**Please note that if you want to enjoy the live music and shop from artisans, no tickets are needed. You only have to purchase tickets if you want to sample the pepperoni rolls, have access to beverages, and enter the Kid’s Area.
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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.
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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 the age of 3 in Charleston, WV. At a young age, she showed a talent and passion for classical ballet. While she continued her studies of jazz, contemporary, and lyrical, her primary focus became ballet and pointe. It was during this time that she joined the American Academy of Ballet, which led to her invitation to join the Charleston Ballet, under the direction of Kim Pauley. After several seasons with the Charleston Ballet she moved to Carlisle, PA to further her study of ballet with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, under the direction of Marcia Dale Weary. Her performance credits include Paquita, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Les Sylphides, among others. Emily attended dance intensives in Saratoga Springs, NY (Summer home of the New York City Ballet); Myrtle Beach, SC, under the direction of William Starrett (American Ballet Theatre), The Charlotte City Ballet in Charlotte, NC and with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet prior to her relocation to study in Pennsylvania full-time. Emily also studied under renowned ballet instructors David Howard, Oleg Briansky, Katrina Killian, Olga Dvorovenko, Serge LaVoie, and Miguel Campaneria. Emily joined the faculty at River City Youth Ballet Ensemble in 2019 where she enjoys teaching contemporary and ballet classes.
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 waters.
See wckiwanis.org for more information!
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Curated and hosted by WV Poet Laureate, Marc Harshman, this year’s panel will feature award-winning journalists Eric Eyre, Erin Beck, and Amelia Ferrell Knisely.
Each will read selections from their works, share insights regarding the field of journalism and reflect upon the current state of the literary world. The authors will also be open to audience Q&A.
This project is being presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Humanities Council, a state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of the West Virginia Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities
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Charleston’s ARTbus is back! The public will vote on their favorite June 14th – 23rd as part of FestivALL. Visit us at festivallcharleston.com to cast your vote through June 23rd for the design you want to see on a 29′ KRT bus.
This year, 3 students, 1 from Elementary, 1 from Middle and 1 from High School will have their designs chosen to be a part of Charleston’s first YOUTH ARTbus. The winners will be announced on Monday June 24th. This mobile mural will be unveiled at FestivFALL and begin hosting thousands of commuters.
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Designed by Wes Eary
Designed by Melissa Doty
Charly Wonder – designed by Charly Jupiter Hamilton
Take Strange Trails – designed by Blake Wheeler
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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 create your own parade route.
Neighborhood stoops, porches and yards will turn into into works of art with stationary “floats”!
These “floats” will be commissioned by a variety of local artists, and community members are encouraged to decorate their homes with festive decorations to enhance to overall experience.
Parade goers can choose to drive or walk as they enjoy the FestivALL Porch Parade.
2023 Porch Parade Artists: Caroline Murphy, Liz Pavlovic, Vasilia Scouras & Jeff Pierson, Brianna Taft, Elizabeth Turner and more!
For 2023, the commissioned “floats” will be concentrated on the East End of Charleston, WV.
Did you know that the 1500 Block of Quarrier St. used to be the longest block in the United States?
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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.
LOCATION: Red Carpet Lounge – parking lot (enter in between Red Carpet Patio & Tricky Fish)
Enjoy fellowship, the massive patio mural by Ian Bode and Brian Pickens, and listen to stories from 3 creative West Virginia professionals.
For this special episode, we will also welcome The Three Things to play some live tunes. John Inghram, Mark Davis and Michael Lipton will play the Three Things theme song + some bonus tunes to close out the evening.
FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three West Virginians who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going.
Do you enjoy this series? Get ALL 9 episodes for the price of 7 by purchasing a Season 6 Pass here!
IMPORTANT DETAILS & GUIDELINES
Please note that this episode will be held outdoors, rain-or-shine, and has limited capacity.
As FestivALL nears, we understand that everyone has varying levels of comfort with being out in public. However you feel, so long as it includes being mindful of those around you and a willingness to work together, we’re ready for you.
In fact, we’ve built a hybrid experience specifically for these times. This episode will also be recorded and air on the FestivALL YouTube Channel by Friday June 18th.
Two ticket types are available for purchase starting June 1:
1) In-person
2) Virtual – which means you will receive a link to the show directly to your inbox in the days following the live event
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Learn about Charleston’s public art scene from the seat of your own bike!
Celebrate 20 years of FestivALL with West Virginia Pedal Pals on a 90-minute guided bike tour of the vibrant murals of over 20 vibrant murals and public art installations in the capital city’s Downtown and East End neighborhoods.
Bring your own bike and don’t forget your helmet!
This event is free and welcome to all.
Meet at Taylor Books at 5:30pm, ride will begin promptly at 6pm.
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