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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 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!

    Where does the parade take place?

     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?

    Want to explore more of Charleston’s public art? Take a look at this City of Charleston public art map!


    PUBLIC ART TOURS

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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.

    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

    Tickets: $10 for In-person & Virtual


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  • Public Art Mural Bike Tour

    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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  • 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 public. Invited artists and groups offer free make-and-take art activities, kid-friendly performances take the stage all day long, and children have the opportunity to participate in art instruction provided by FestivALL leading up to the fair sell their works.

    Enjoy the Kanawha County Public Library’s Summer Library Club Super Saturday event with art activities, a Used Book Sale, games and more from 12pm-4pm!

    Make sure to check out the Downtown Open, the KCPL’s SLC Super Saturday, Capitol Street Art Fair, and more while you are there!

    Saturday, June 22

    Activities

    Make and Take Artists: Matt Green, Joshua Perry, Brianna Taft, Leah Towler, Anna Copenhaver, Boone Dawson, Katie Becker and Danny Dawson

    Neighborhood Arts Program partners: Bob Burdette Center, Partnership for African American Churches, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Charleston, Step By Step

    Other volunteer partners: Mountaineer Montessori, MissionWV, Secret Santa and more!

    Music & Entertainment

    10am House Music
    11am TBA
    12pm Katzendrummers, Play drums! Have fun!
    1pm Lydia Strum
    2pm Story Booth Characters
    3pm O’Ryan the O’Mazing
    4pm Tony M. Music

    5pm TBA

    Sunday, June 23

    Activities:

    Make and Take Artists: Matt Green, Joshua Perry, Brianna Taft, Leah Towler, Anna Copenhaver, Boone Dawson, Katie Becker and Danny Dawson

    Neighborhood Arts Program partners: Bob Burdette Center, Partnership for African American Churches, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Charleston, Step By Step

    Other volunteer partners: Kanawha County Master Gardeners, New Horizons Therapy Services and more!

    Music & Entertainment

     

    11am House Music
    12pm Tony M. Music
    1pm O’Ryan the O’Mazing
    2pm TBA
    3pm Tony M. Music
    4pm O’Ryan the O’Mazing

    Thank you to our
    generous sponsors

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  • 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 his
    musical theater productions and is a review with a plot.

    A married couple hosts the husband’s young business associate, along with an uninvited guest, at a house party following a black-tie event. The 5 reflect on the complexities of modern relationships. 

    The Guild’s 5 member cast consists of Rudi Arrowood, Chris Terpening, Christa Navy, Cedrick Farmer and Jacob Fleck, staged by Nina Denton Pasinetti with a combo led by musical director/accompanist David Patrick. All cast and company members have received the coronavirus vaccine.

    The Guild has proudly served the Charleston, West Virginia area since 1949.

    More info and cast here

    *** LOCATION AND OTHER EVENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO UPDATES IN COVID-19 PROTOCOL FOR INDOOR EVENTS. 


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  • Poems While You Wait

    WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman along with fellow poets will create original, one-of-a-kind poems designed just for you!

    Visit the poets in the Taylor Books Annex Gallery, select a topic, and they’ll begin writing! 

    $5 suggested donation to purchase a poem goes back to FestivALL. Thank you for your support!

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  • “Show Your Pride” Window Display Contest

    Event Details

    Using the colors of the rainbow, businesses throughout Charleston use their storefronts to turn the city in to a work of art! Vote for your favorite on the Rainbow Pride WV Facebook page through June 15th.

    Winner will be announced Sunday, June 18th!

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