Special guest visiting instructors Argentine native Tate Di Chiazza with Tangogypsies Karen Jaffe of Asheville, NC, will perform authentic Argentine Tango! These improvised performances reflect the styles of social dancing around the world, including traditional Tango, Vals, Milonga and the more modern Nuevo and alternative Tango.
Following the performance they will offer an introductory class. The class will be broadly focused on basic skills; understanding line of dance, connection, the embrace and communication, walking together, navigation and a little musicality. No partner needed.
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We’ve invited over 60+ local and regional artisans to sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, glass work, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles and more. Live music and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the heart of Charleston, WV.
Make sure to check out the Downtown Open, the Children’s Art Fair, and more while you are there. The stage will be located on Capitol Street just before the Lee Street intersection.
Check out the 2-day lineup for the City National Bank stage below!
2023 Artisans
BATH & BODY
Appalachian Botanical Company, LLC
Charleston Bee Works
Good Horse Scents, LLC
Simple Minded Bath Company LLC
Wild Mountain Soap Company
BOOKS
Fostering Solutions Publishing
John Brown
Leslee Stover
CARICATURES
Rob Cleland
FACE PAINTING
Alto Design
West Virginia Smiles
FINE ART & MIXED MEDIA
Art By Brandy Jefferys
Charles Ott
Elisabeth Neill Art
Elizabeth Wirts
Fierce Sonia
HepCatz Design
MattSmithMakes
Melissa Doty Artwork
Patty Stewart Art
The Doodlin Roo by Lisa Harrison
JEWELRY
Allison Jane Handcrafted Designs
Bear Branch Designs
Connie McColley
MakingCent$
Moondance Art
Mystical Crystal
Sacred Totems
SHEA NEW
Teresa Gail Designs
The Artisan’s Menagerie
INSTRUMENTS
Robert Rose Guitars
PHOTOGRAPHY
Kevin Jack
Randall Sanger
Reflection in a Pool
POTTERY/CERAMICS
East Wheeling Clayworks
Ellie’s Emporium
MallyMoon Handmade
Nanette Seligman, LLC
Siren Pottery
Wingard Pottery
PRINTMAKING
Cat & Crow Studio
Cathy Fulks Art
Doug LaRocca Art
Eddie Spaghetti Art
SPECIALTY FOOD
Nana’s Kitchen
Rise & Grind Cafe
Villa DiTrapano, Inc.
TEXTILES
Hippie’s Daughter
Julie Fine Designs
Knotty Lady Macrame
Mary Stitches
Thomas Ruggiero Fashion & Art
WOODWORK
Altar’d Wood
Altered Path Art Studio
Black Locust Woodshop
Cartwright’s Creations, Inc.
Lett Wood Creations
Wood Furniture and Accessories
Taylor Books Music Stage
Saturday, June 17
10am Hot Jazz 11am Mark Price 12pm Heather Hannah 1pm Jonathon Sartin 2pm Kennedy, Bridgette, Hudson Trio 3pm David McGuire 4pm Golden 5pm Friendly Fire
Sunday, June 18
11am House Music 12pm Makenna Hope 1pm Alondra Johnson 2pm Brenna Dugan 3pm SE3 4pm Canvases
Thanks to our generous sponsors
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This episode features Margaret O’Neal, Erika Connelly & Ted Brightwell as Vicki Williams.
This episode will take placeat the Capitol Market at 800 Smith St.
General Tickets: $10 (available now) Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show)
FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three guests 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 8 Passhere!
Parking: Please park on the Purple Onion side of the Capitol Market.
Entrance: Please enter through the Smith Street entrance by Mea Cuppa OR enter through the Outdoor Market side at the doors labeled “Hall 2”.
Thank you to our generous Sponsors
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Latvian Brazilian organist Dr. Kristina Rizzotto received a doctorate from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Music from East Carolina University, and a Bachelor’s degree from the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janiero. Currently the Director of Music at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, she presents First Presby’s annual FestivALL organ recital.
Free – donations will be accepted to benefit Fairness West Virginia, Bream Food Pantry, and Dreamer’s Food Pantry
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Join Stephanie Legg, RYT500 Yoga Teacher and Integrative Wellness Therapist for a yoga class all about the kids! Must bring your own mats + props.
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The Charleston Dirty Birds take on the Gastonia Honey Hunters during Pride Night at the park! A special Pride cap will be free to 500 fans on $1 Beer Night, and a special fireworks show will cap post-game entertainment.
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Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a French artist known for his use of rich color and shapes. Inspired by nature, in his later years, Matisse turned to cut paper collage to create his art. A variety of fun family activities introduce children to this artist and each participant will create an original work of art in the style of Matisse.
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Get ready to groove and celebrate freedom at the Juneteenth Celebration! Join us at Slack Plaza in the heart of City Center for an unforgettable day of festivities.
Dive into the rhythm of the parade, sway to live music, and soak up the vibrant cultural entertainment. Best part? It’s all free for you and your family to enjoy! Mark your calendars and let’s make some joyful noise together!
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The Charleston Dirty Birds take on the High Point Rockers during FestivBALL at the park! Check out the third-base line for free make-and-take art activities and check out student-led video submissions on the scoreboard. Children 13 and under get in free!
FestivBALL Night at the GoMart Ball Park will include a video contest! Open to students Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Has FestivALL and the Dirty Birds made this community a more vibrant place for you to grow up?
Send us 45-60 sec videos showing us how the arts provided by FestivALL and the games with the Dirty Birds have helped made Charleston a better community for you to live!
We want to see your creative sides!
The top 3 videos will be displayed on the big screen at the FestivBALL Dirty Birds game on June 11!
Deadline to submit is June 5, 2023
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Immediately following the art parade, come down to the Capitol Market for live music, free make-and-take craft activities, meet-and-greets with your favorite characters, our first location play and even a doggie fashion show! Make sure to visit our friends at the Capitol Market and take in brunch specials at Soho’s, lots of outdoor vendors and more.
Register your pup for the Dog Fashion Show during the AfterpARTy! Winner gets fur-friend inspired prizes.
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