Charleston ARTbus Unveiling
We are excited to unveil the winning submission for the SECOND Charleston ARTbus! On October 20 Charleston’s second ARTbus will be parked out in front of the Wonder Mural on Charleston’s […]
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 […]
Carriage Trail Leaf Walk with Music, Art, and Theatre
FestivALL welcomes you to revel in the colors of West Virginia’s fall foliage on this .65 mile trail to experience the arts in a not so typical place. Enjoy performances […]
World Premiere of DRACULA: The Seduction
The Charleston Ballet Presents…DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION This October, see the legend of “Dracula” come to life.Choreographed by Artistic Director Kim Pauley with music by Anthony DiLorenzo, an Emmy award-winning and […]
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame – Inductees Tell Their Stories & Sing Their Songs
WVMHoF inductees tell their stories – and sing their songs Bob Thompson, Larry Groce and John Ellison offer anecdotes and advicefor establishing a music career in the Mountain State Musician/Producer Don […]
World Premiere of DRACULA: The Seduction
The Charleston Ballet Presents…DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION This October, see the legend of “Dracula” come to life.Choreographed by Artistic Director Kim Pauley with music by Anthony DiLorenzo, an Emmy award-winning and […]
A Film Under the Stars presented by WVIFF
WVIFF presents A Film Under the Stars! Bring a chair, bring a friend, and enjoy a screening of the cult classic Beetlejuice in the great outdoors of Charleston, WV. Snacks and beverages will […]
An Evening with West Virginia Dance Company
For its 2021-22 season program, WV Dance Company will introduce a program full of brand new works. The powerful and energetic West Virginia Dance Company brings intimate interpretations of human experience to […]
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: […]
Glow in the Park
Glow in the Park at Magic Island with music and art! Enjoy a night full of glow fun including a pop up art gallery, family activities, live music by Alondra […]
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 […]
Mountain Stage featuring Tommy Emmanuel with Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo, Lera Lynn, and Jack Broadbent
This live music radio show is produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music to 280 public radio stations nationwide. Become a part of the small, but […]
Charleston Light Opera Guild presents ‘Putting it Together’
Back by popular demand and one-night only! The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present Putting It Together, featuring the songs of lyricist/composer Stephen Sondheim from 13 of hismusical theater productions […]
Harvest Art Fair
FestivALL’s Harvest Art Fair Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods October 9-10. It’s the perfect time to get […]
Sound Checks with Southern Avenue
SOUND CHECKS – DON’T MISS CHARLESTON’S HOTTEST LIVE MUSIC SERIES! Nobody brings you closer to today’s rising stars than Sound Checks. We invite you to join the party, step on to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. Open […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. Open […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair welcomes you to shop from a variety of talented West Virginia artisans at the outdoor market, located next to center court. Open […]
Live Music & Dance on Capitol Street
Head downtown two days of outdoor dining, supporting local businesses, all while enjoying great music and performances! We’ve invited local musicians and dance companies to delight you with their talents. […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
The premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the […]
Live Music & Dance on Capitol Street
Head downtown two days of outdoor dining, supporting local businesses, all while enjoying great music and performances! We’ve invited local musicians and dance companies to delight you with their talents. […]
Children’s Art Fair
The Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the […]
Yoga in the Park
Saturday June 19 7:45-9PM Wind-down with the sun. Join Nina Casto, Folded Leaf Yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner and Massage Therapist in training, for a 75 min Basic Sunset Yoga flow. […]
A Film Under the Stars presented by WVIFF
WVIFF presents A Film Under the Stars! Bring a chair, bring a friend, and enjoy a screening of School of Rock in the great outdoors of Charleston, WV. Snacks and beverages […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
The premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
The premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the […]
Artist Workshop with Brianna Taft
Join local artist, Brianna Taft, in printmaking 101 workshop. Limited spots are available for each hour-long workshop and all materials and supplies will be provided. Brianna will introduce attendees to […]
Artist Workshop with Brianna Taft
Join local artist, Brianna Taft, in printmaking 101 workshop. Limited spots are available for each hour-long workshop and all materials and supplies will be provided. Brianna will introduce attendees to […]
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! […]
Charleston Social History Bike Tour
This free bike tour led by Dan Taylor will cover topics such as the Civil War, Civil Rights, Women’s History, and more. Enjoy this guided bike tour through Charleston’s West […]
Authors’ Roundtable
Curated and hosted by WV Poet Laureate, Marc Harshman, this year’s panel will feature the works of authors who have also worked as translators: Randi Ward [Icelandic, Faeroese, Norwegian, Danish, […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
The premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the […]
Yoga in the Park
Saturday June 19 7:45-9PM Wind-down with the sun. Join Nina Casto, Folded Leaf Yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner and Massage Therapist in training, for a 75 min Basic Sunset Yoga flow. […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
The premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the […]
Virtual Juneteenth Celebration
A day of camaraderie and history, commemorating the holiday that celebrates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. This year’s virtual program will feature musicians, dancers, and poets […]
Pre-Game Concert at Power Park
Head over to Power Park before the game and stick around afterwards to catch a concert featuring local artist, Shelem, on the stage behind the press box. WV Power hosts […]
Virtual Juneteenth Celebration
A day of camaraderie and history, commemorating the holiday that celebrates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. This year’s virtual program will feature musicians, dancers, and poets […]
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 […]
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 […]
Virtual Juneteenth Celebration
A day of camaraderie and history, commemorating the holiday that celebrates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. This year’s virtual program will feature musicians, dancers, and poets […]
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 […]
CAMC Run for Your Life
Presenting the 2021 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life! This race takes runners through some of Charleston’s most historical and picturesque settings, with proceeds benefitting the CAMC Foundation to support […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
The premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the […]
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 – […]
Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents The Trappist (of Golf and the Fine Art of Self Forgiveness)
The premiere performances of a quirky new drama by Dan Kehde. The story of an outcast golf course maintenance worker as she tries to forgive herself and others for the […]
Rolls on the River
Rolls on the River welcomes you for an epic pepperoni roll feast and more! Sample pepperoni rolls from a variety of local restaurants and businesses, craft beer, WV artisans, live […]
Noontime Organ Recital with Dr. Johan Botes
This limited-capacity, live event features Dr. Johan Botes, the Associate Professor of Piano at Marshall University. Known for his extraordinary versatility as a soloist, collaborative musician, and teacher, Dr. Johan […]
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 […]
Noontime Organ Recital with Jayson Keeton
This limited-capacity, live event features Jayson Keeton, the Director of Music & Organist at First Presbyterian Church in Charleston, West Virginia. The Fisk Organ, Opus 79, is the featured instrument […]
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, […]
Community Drum Circle
Create beautiful, soothing, and exciting rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience necessary. Instruments available, but bring a drum or shaker if you have one. Chairs provided […]
Take-and-Make Activity with KCPL
Join Kanawha County Public Library for their take on the popular online technique of reverse painting on glass*. Pick up your Take and Make kit at any KCPL location starting the […]
Noontime Organ Recital with Dr. Jeremy Thompson
This pre-recorded event features Dr. Jeremy Thompson, the Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. Thompson enjoys performing music from all eras, yet specializes in highly […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Carriage Trail Walk with Music, Art, Dance
FestivALL welcomes you to take a shaded stroll on this .65 mile trail to experience the arts in a not so typical place. Enjoy music performances by Jon Thorne, Je’Dah Madison, Allianz […]
FestivALL Porch Parade
Join us for a vibrant celebration of the creativity and spirit of FestivALL! This year’s Art Parade has been re-imagined to become a Parade of Porches! Neighborhood stoops, porches and […]
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 […]
“Show Your Pride” Window Display Contest
Using the colors of the rainbow, businesses throughout Charleston use their storefronts to turn the city into a work of art this June! Vote for your favorite on the Rainbow […]
FestivALL at the Capitol Market: Summer Art Fair
Shop West Virginia’s most talented artists at The Capitol Market every weekend until mid-July. Peruse the outdoor market for fresh local produce and flowers, and stop by the FestivALL stall […]
Press Release: FestivALL Goes “VirtuALL”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2020CONTACT: Mallory Richards, [email protected] FESTIVALL CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES 2020 VIRTUAL FESTIVALL EXPERIENCEJune 14-28, 2020 Events will not take place in person this June.All events will be […]