Big Draft Brewing hasn’t yet poured its first draft or served its first pretzel, but downtown White Sulphur Springs’ new craft brewery is definitely on top of its promotional game. Read more
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Bluefield Arts Center, Granada Theater moving forward: House manager, program director ready to work
BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield Arts Center and Granada Theater now have a house manager and program director on board, and area residents will soon benefit as each performance venue will be showcased. Read more
The Theatre West Virginia production of "Romeo and Juliet" will open at the Grandview Amphitheater on July 18, TWV general manager Scott Hill announced Saturday. Read more
Fridays in the Park, a Third Friday Around the Block Showcase and Beckley’s Summer Car and Bike Show will be featured downtown during the month of July. Read more
The Youth Museum in Beckley, in conjunction with the Raleigh County Historical Society, will present a West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive program at the Pemberton Coal Town Church, on the grounds of the Exhibition Coal Mine. Read more
LEWISBURG – Tickets are now on sale for Carnegie Hall’s Fantasy in Black and White which is rescheduled to take place Friday, September 3, at 6:30 p.m. on the Colonial Hall Terrace at The Greenbrier. Read more
Registration for the 2021 YMCA Summer Soccer Camp is underway at the Y as part of its Summer Sports Camp Series. Read more
The American Civil War drama "Honey in the Rock," performed exclusively at Theatre West Virginia since 1961, opens July 8 with eight shows through July 17 at Cliffside Amphitheatre in Grandview. Read more
Carnegie Hall continues its 2021 Ivy Terrace Concert Series on Thursday, July 8, at 7 p.m. with bluegrass musician Richard Hefner and some of his musically inclined friends. Read more
The time for live theater is quickly approaching at Greenbrier Valley Theatre. Read more
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation, Lake Stephens will be offering a 6-session program in July and August designed to teach the basics of swimming in water. Read more
Canaan Valley Resort is a four seasons destination with a wide array of adventures and a variety of guest rooms and cabins. On-site activities include an 18-hole championship golf course, scenic chairlift rides, sporting clay shooting range, hiking, and biking trails, bike rentals, miniature… Read more
Every child attending Alderson Community Market on Tuesday July 6, from 3 to 6 p.m., will receive a brand new book free of charge from Read Aloud West Virginia, presented by Elizabeth Spangler. Read more
PRINCETON — Events and festivities including a celebration in Princeton, a pool party in Welch, a celebration in the Town of Tazewell and more are on this year’s Fourth of July weekend agenda. Read more
Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Curator of the Arts Randall Reid-Smith and Chiho Feindler, senior director of programs and policy for the Save The Music Foundation, to announce that eight West Virginia middle schools - including Meadow Bridge Pk-6 in Fayette County and Pike View Middle… Read more
Tamarack Marketplace will be closed on Sunday, July 4, and will reopen Monday at 10 a.m. Read more
After a year of online fundraisers and entertainment, Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg has announced that some of its familiar live fare is returning this summer and fall. Read more
Buddy Allen and the Cheat River Band will perform at the Mullens Opportunity Center (MOC) Outdoor Theater during a Fourth of July Celebration. Read more
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts will host a webinar detailing the guidelines and arts-funding programs made possible by the American Recovery Plan (ARP). Read more
FAYETTEVILLE — After being sidelined for a year, the folks in Fayetteville are ready to throw out the welcome mat for a big ol' Independence Day party. Read more
July’s First Fridays after Five in Lewisburg will have a distinctly summery vibe. Everyone’s invited to enjoy complimentary tastings, live music, giveaways, festive beverages and special offers throughout downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 2. Read more
Forced off of last year’s festival calendar by the Covid-19 pandemic, like so many others were, Alderson’s Fourth of July celebration is undaunted this year, promising to continue its reputation as West Virginia’s largest Independence Day celebration. Read more
The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame has moved its satellite exhibit items from Carnegie Hall’s Museum Gallery in Lewisburg back to its Charleston home. Read more
The Raleigh County Historical Society is planning an event to retell the state's early Civil War days as related by Frances H. Pierpont, governor of the Restored Government of Virginia, following secession. His leadership earned him the name of Father of West Virginia. Read more
Planning moves forward for the 42nd annual Bridge Day, which is set for Oct. 16 in Fayette County. Read more
New River Community and Technical College is offering an online community education class on the history and science of barbecuing food on July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. The class will be offered online using Zoom video conferencing. Read more
Carnegie Hall has released the following calendar of events: Read more
FAIRLEA — A year after they were forced to cancel for 2020 due to the pandemic, organizers of the State Fair of West Virginia said they cannot wait until this year’s even gets started. Fair week in Greenbrier County is set for August 12-21 and Fair CEO Kelly Collins said it will largely be a… Read more
Carnegie Hall is excited to announce the return of the Ivy Terrace Concert Series this summer after the cancellation of the 2020 series due to the pandemic. Read more
Master potter Jeff Diehl and his wife, Donna, are preparing for a three-day show at Lockbridge Pottery Thursday through Saturday. Mudslinger Diehl recently took time from his wheel to answer a few questions: Read more
WELCH — The inaugural WV Coalfields Cookoff WV State BBQ and ATV Festival will be June 11 and 12 in Welch. Read more
Learn to write a grant proposal for your business or nonprofit organization in a community education class at New River Community and Technical College on June 24 from 5-8 p.m. Read more
Beckley Concert Association (BCA) is planning a full slate of concerts for the 2021-2022 season, starting with a free livestream performance by virtuoso pianist Thomas Pandolfi. Read more
“Batman” will deliver an inspirational talk to young and old at the White Sulphur Springs Public Library, starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday. An opportunity to take a photo with the Caped Crusader and his Batmobile will be offered following the presentation. Read more
Theatre West Virginia is holding auditions Saturday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Grandview State Park for singers to perform the national anthem at each summer show, TWV General Manager Scott Hill said Tuesday. Read more
Beckley’s 30th annual Friday in the Park series will open on June 4. Read more
Theatre West Virginia General Manager Scott Hill would like a new amphitheater in Beckley, and he would prefer that it have a roof. Read more
Highlighting the last year and encapsulating life during the pandemic, Carnegie Hall’s 31st annual Juried Art Exhibit is now online at www.carnegiehallwv.org/juried-exhibit. Read more
The second Weathered Ground 5k/10k Trail Run will be held Saturday, June 19, at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex in Beckley, according to a press release from Jay Rist, CEO of the Beckley YMCA. Read more
The Raleigh County Commission on Aging is announcing the reopening of the Senior Center in Beckley. Read more
A new addition to Pipestem Resort State Park will open for Memorial Day weekend, according to a press release on Wednesday by Gov. Jim Justice. Read more
Adventure: Fayette County will offer Adventure Days — free, hands-on activities for county youth — once again this summer. Read more
The Resort at Glade Springs announces a new escape room experience open to the general public. Read more
A local real estate broker is inviting animal lovers out of quarantine for an evening of dining and dance with "Frank Sinatra" at Historic Black Knight Municipal Park. Read more
Haunted Beckley wants city residents and visitors to take a look at the rich architectural landscape in southern West Virginia, Haunted Beckley Tour Guide Scott Worley said Thursday. Read more
Thanks to contributions from the community, the White Sulphur Springs Public Library will host a book sale on May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a bag sale from 3 to 4 p.m. Read more
FAYETTEVILLE — The New River Youth Symphony will present their spring concert on Monday, May 24. Read more
Forty-one members of the Freelance Council of the Society of American Travel Writers are exploring — and writing about — West Virginia this week. Read more
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Hollie J. Bailey, 77, of Sabine, WV, passed on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at home following a long illness. Graveside service 2pm Sunday, July 18th, at Glen Fork Community Cemetery, Glen Fork. Arrangements by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.
