Raise a glass to urban development at Foam at the Dome! Over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 8 food vendors and 20 artisans will be on hand along the beautiful Kanawha River. 100% of ticket purchases go directly towards urban development in Charleston.
Tag: FestivFALL
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Dracula: The Seduction
The Charleston Ballet Presents…
DRACULA: THE SEDUCTIONSink your teeth into DRACULA: The Seduction! Music by Anthony DiLorenzo. Back by bloodthirsty demand, this terrifying tale returns to Charleston bigger and bloodier than before on the Clay Center stage. Witness passion and peril unfold on stage as the Charleston Ballet and guest artists stalk the night as vampires, bats, gypsies, and ghouls. Goosebumps guaranteed!
Tickets:
Adults $40
Students/Seniors $35General Seating
To order tickets:
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Call the Clay Center Box Office at (304)561-3570 or
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Online at tickets.theclaycenter.org
Additional charges apply to online and telephone orders.
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!
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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 advice
for establishing a music career in the Mountain StateMusician/Producer Don Dixon, keyboardist Randy Gilkey and
caterer Debbie Matthews will tell their storiesThe WVMHoF will host a special edition of its “Music Career Counseling Program” in conjunction with FestivFALL on October 16 at the new WV Museum of Music in The Charleston Town Center.
Three WVMHoF inductees – Bob Thompson (2015), Larry Groce (2020), and John Ellison (2015) – will be joined by famed musician/producer Don Dixon, WV keyboardist Randy Gilkey, and caterer Debbie Matthews to talk about how they identified their specific talents, pursued their dream, and developed – and maintained – their careers.
This unique event runs from 2-4 p.m., Saturday October 16 at the WV Museum of Music in The Charleston Town Center. Admission is free.
Bob Thompson, Larrry Groce and Randy Gilkey will talk about the challenges – and benefits – of making their home in West Virginia – and why living in the Mountain State has been an integral part of their success.
Don Dixon and WV native John Ellison will offer their stories on forging their own unique
– and very successful – careers. Charleston native Debbie Matthews will talk about catering for artists including Sting, The Roots, Dolly Parton, the Eagles and the Dave Matthew Band.Each speaker will also perform a couple of songs and Debbie Matthews will have samples of her homemade pepperoni rolls!
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POSTPONED – Telltale Lilac Bush presented by Appalachian Artists Collective
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED – PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING NEW SHOW DATES IN CHARLESTON, WV.
Each year AAC gathers artists from Southern West Virginia to create live theatre with a distinctly Appalachian voice.
They will present The Telltale Lilac Bush, adapted by our company playwright A.E. Gill, chronicles 5 of Ruth Ann Musick’s classic ghost stories from Appalachia; “Skeleton Hand,” “Seven Bones,” “Rose Run,” “The Telltale Lilac Bush,” and “Flora.”
The Telltale Lilac Bush features original music and lyrics by Amanda Bridgette to underscore and enhance the lyrical script.
This unique collaboration features 7 community and educational theatres, the first and largest of it’s kind in West Virginia.
They will welcome 4th Avenue Arts, Alban Arts Center, Alchemy Theatre Troupe, Children’s Theatre of Charleston, First Stage Theatre Company, and Spring Valley High School Theatre to their Collective.
Tickets: $10-$15
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An Afternoon with West Virginia Dance Company
Through the art of movement, the WV Dance Company shares intimate portraits of the human experience, energetic displays of the power of nature and vibrant images of the nuances of world cultures.
Tickets: $5 for students, $10 for adults
Made possible in part by a 2023 grant from The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation.
An Afternoon of Dance with the West Virginia Dance Company is part of FestivFALL, October 13-22.
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!
Want to volunteer for this event?
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Dracula: The Seduction
The Charleston Ballet Presents…
DRACULA: THE SEDUCTIONSink your teeth into DRACULA: The Seduction! Music by Anthony DiLorenzo. Back by bloodthirsty demand, this terrifying tale returns to Charleston bigger and bloodier than before on the Clay Center stage. Witness passion and peril unfold on stage as the Charleston Ballet and guest artists stalk the night as vampires, bats, gypsies, and ghouls. Goosebumps guaranteed!
Tickets:
Adults $40
Students/Seniors $35General Seating
To order tickets:
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Call the Clay Center Box Office at (304)561-3570 or
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Online at tickets.theclaycenter.org
Additional charges apply to online and telephone orders.
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!
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Foam at the Dome
Foam at the Dome returns on October 9th and features the Hops & Heat Chili Cookoff presented by Encova Insurance.
With a special date comes a special time and location for this year only! In 2021, we’ll hold Foam at the Dome right in the heart of the East End at the intersection of Elizabeth St. and Washington St. E to showcase some of the district’s most popular businesses.
Early Entry ($50) will be held from 2-3 PM
General Admission ($40) from 3-6 PM.
Sound Check Sessions + Foam Early Entry Dual Ticket ($60)“We look forward raising a glass to urban development and raising money for the East End and West Side districts once again.” – Charleston Main Street.
Charleston Main Streets is excited to partner with the Clay Center to provide guests with 48 hours of FUN for the fourth ticket option! The organizations have joined forces to offer a combo ticket including access to Sound Checks on Friday, October 8th at 7:30PM featuring Grammy nominated Southern Avenue in the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture and an Early Entry ticket to Foam at the Dome. This combination tickets is available now and includes both events for only $60!
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Glow in the Park

Glow in the Park at Slack Plaza with music and art!
Enjoy a night full of glow fun including a pop up art gallery, family activities, live music, glow in the dark crafts, and more!
This event is produced by City of Charleston Office of Public Art.
Parking available at the Summers Street Parking Garage or meter parking alone Summers Street.
Music
7pm-9pm
Jordan Dyer Trio
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! Want to volunteer for this event?
