Tag: community

  • Downtown Open

    Downtown Open

    May 29 – June 22

    Each summer, the sidewalks of downtown Charleston transform into a pop-up putt-putt course. This temporary course features more than 20 holes – which have each been sponsored and customized by a local business or organization. The result is a unique, one-of-a-kind miniature golf course that allows people to explore our downtown, showcases regional companies and small businesses, and provides free entertainment to friends and families.

    Putters and balls are available at these locations: Taylor Books, Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille, Art Emporium, and Tony the Tailor.

    Want to be a part of the fun?

    Businesses and organizations can sponsor a hole for $250 ($150 if you’re reusing your hole from a previous year)

    2025 Downtown Open Hole Sponsorship

    This event is presented by the Charleston Area Alliance

  • Alban Arts Center presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

    Alban 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. The story unfolds over a span of about three years, showcasing the daily lives, struggles, and triumphs of these strong, resilient women.

    The play explores themes of friendship, family, and the complexities of life through a series of poignant and often humorous scenes. The title itself reflects the essence of the characters: “Steel” symbolizes their strength and resilience, while “Magnolias” represents their delicate and nurturing nature.
    Through its blend of humor and emotional depth, “Steel Magnolias” highlights the power of female friendship and the enduring support these women provide each other through life’s ups and downs. The play has been celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Southern life and its ability to resonate with audiences through its relatable characters and heartfelt storytelling.

    Location: The Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St.

    Tickets: $15 advance/$20 at the door
    All Ages
    Alban Arts Center: albanartscenter.com


    CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

  • Alban Arts Center presents ‘Steel Magnolias’

    Alban 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. The story unfolds over a span of about three years, showcasing the daily lives, struggles, and triumphs of these strong, resilient women.

    The play explores themes of friendship, family, and the complexities of life through a series of poignant and often humorous scenes. The title itself reflects the essence of the characters: “Steel” symbolizes their strength and resilience, while “Magnolias” represents their delicate and nurturing nature.
    Through its blend of humor and emotional depth, “Steel Magnolias” highlights the power of female friendship and the enduring support these women provide each other through life’s ups and downs. The play has been celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Southern life and its ability to resonate with audiences through its relatable characters and heartfelt storytelling.

    Location: The Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St.

    Tickets: $15 advance/$20 at the door
    All Ages
    Alban Arts Center: albanartscenter.com


    CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

  • Rise and Thrive: A Celebration of Resilience for Justice-Impacted Youth

    Rise and Thrive: A Celebration of Resilience for Justice-Impacted Youth

    Oct. 8 -24
    Location: 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 an annual campaign where advocates unite to organize digital and in-person events to raise awareness and inspire action for young people impacted by the justice system. 

    The exhibit will feature student artwork centered around the themes of resilience and personal strength and will be on display in the windows of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation from Oct. 8-24. 


  • West Virginia Book Festival

    West 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.

    LOCATION: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
    9am-5pm


    CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE

  • An Evening with the Poets

    An Evening with the Poets

    October 18, 6pm
    Location: 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 public.

    About Steve Scafidi 

    Steve Scafidi is the author of Sparks from a Nine-Pound Hammer (Louisiana State University Press, 2001), For Love of Common Words (LSU 2006), The Cabinetmaker’s Window (LSU 2014), To the Bramble and the Briar (University of Arkansas Press, 2014) and a chapbook Songs for the Carry-On (Q Avenue Press, 2013). He has won the Larry Levis Reading Prize, the James Boatwright Prize and the Miller Williams Prize. His poems have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, and he has taught at several universities including, most recently, in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. He works as a cabinetmaker and lives with his family in Summit Point, West Virginia.

  • Downtown Charleston ArtWalk

    Downtown 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 17

    Time: 5-8pm

  • CANCELLED – Ice Cream & The Arts

     

    !!! 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 FestivALL events will take place in more than 50 locations across the city of Charleston, ranging from outdoor spaces to theaters to intimate galleries and event spaces. Join the capital city community in celebrating ALL of the arts, performed by local, national, and international talent.

    FestivALL directly produces some events, co-produces some events and presents some events that are produced by other individuals and organizations.

    Ice Cream & the Arts is a street fair and chalk art festival in the Elk City District of the West Side.

    Free ice cream is available to attendees as local artists and chalk artists create their own chalk masterpieces.

    Attendees can enjoy numerous participatory art activities as well.

    Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d like to see at future FestivALL events!

    Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d like to see at future FestivALL events!


    Take Our Survey

  • Kites Over Kanawha City

    KCCA 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 & Space Adventures.

    Event will be in tat the Mountaineer Montessori Soccer Field.

     

    Presented by:

    Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d like to see at future FestivALL events!


    Take Our Survey

  • FestivALL Art Parade & AfterpARTy

    Art 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 2pm & AfterpARTy goes from 2pm-3:30pm!


    Register Here!

    Where does the parade take place?

    Start: Kanawha Blvd. & Summers Street

    End: City Center at Slack Plaza

    Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d like to see at future FestivALL events!


    Take Our Survey!

    Want to volunteer for an event?


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