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March 12 - 20 - Irish Spring Festival & Gospel Sing, Ireland - Come enjoy this annual spring festival including Irish road bowling, snake chase, an Irish jig, harp workshops, car show,arts and crafts, games, parade, food, and much more. 304-452-8962 (4612) March 14 - SpeakEasy Singles St. Patrick's Dance, Dunbar - Singles Dance 304-345-7810 (4198) March 20 - 21 - Tamarack Dinner Theatre - "Song for a New World", Beckley - A musical production which ran off-broadway in 1995, the show is simple: four performers and a band. While this musical revue has no central plot, each song tells a story of how we can deal with stress, terror, and anxiety. Whether we deal with it internally or through our relationships, we find ways to cope. Soaring melodies and irresistible rhythms mark a wide range of songs, which are sweeping in their rhythm, lyrics and tone. The play is by Jason Robert Brown and is performed by the RiffRaff Performing Arts Collective. 888-262-7225 (4616) March 21 - 22 - Maple Syrup Festival, Pickens - Join us for a weekend of activities celebrating this tradition each year on the third full weekend in March! Hours: 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. There is a $6 fee for the pancake feed. Event includes an all-day pancake feed, 65 different WV crafters, free WV music, square dance, tours of sugar house, 5k run, woodchopping exhibition, WV wineries, antique steam engines, woodcarving and muzzle loading contest. The Pickens Depot and Roberts-Cunningham Museum are also open throughout the weekend. 304-924-5096 (4614) March 21 - Woody Hawley Concert Series - Craig Bickhardt, Charleston - Woody Hawley Concert Series presents Craig Bickhardt 304-561-3570 Clay Center's Walker Theater (4615) March 22 - River City Brass Band, South Charleston - 3:00pm at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston. One of Charleston's favorites, the 27-piece River City Brass Band has been with us many times. The band's great talent and its penchant for humor have delighted our audience at each concert. RCBB performs a powerful repertoire from light classics to pops, from jazz to marches. The band performs over 100 concerts each year throughout the United States. 304-744-1400 (4613) March 25- 28 - Apollo Civic Theatre - Many Mansions, Martinsburg - (304) 263-6766 Apollo Civic Theatre (4610) March 26 - 28, April 1 - 4 - Greenbrier Valley Theatre - Guys and Dolls, Lewisburg - Presented by GVTeens and Greenbrier East High School. Admission $12/adults and $7/students and children. 304-645-3838 Greenbrier Valley Theatre (4609) March 27 - 29 - Civil War Reenactment Weekend, Hurricane - Get ready to experience the 12th Annual Civil War weekend at Valley Park. The H.L. Hunley Mobile Exhibit (the world's first successful combat submarine) will be on display for the full weekend of activities. The exhibit has never been to West Virginia so we are expecting a huge crowd to tour this and to participate in the historical presentations. 304-562-0518 Valley Park (4611) March 28 - April 4 - Mercer County All Together Arts Week, - The first annual All Together Arts Week is a celebration of the county's flourishing arts community that includes a packed week of cultural events beginning with a massive, all-inclusive kickoff event on March 28th at Brushfork Armory. (304) 425-6425 (4608) March 29 - Greenbrier Valley Theatre - Manhattan Jazz, Lewisburg - 7:30pm Greenbrier Valley Theatre's Al Jeter Jazz Series begins with this experienced jazz group with special guest Gus Miller. Admisson $10. 7:30 - 9:30pm. 866-888-1411 Greenbrier Valley Theatre (4607) April 3 - 5 - The 4th Annual Collis P. Huntington Model Railroad, Dunbar - Show Hours on Fri.5pm-8pm Sat10pm-7pm Sun 11am-4:30pm. For info-Email:cphmodelrailroad@aol.com 866-639-7487 (4496) April 4 - Webster Wildwater Weekend River Festival, Webster Springs - 2009 River festival featuring downriver and slalom races on Saturday and river trips for paddlers of all skill levels in kayaks, canoes and rafts on Saturday and Sunday. Awards party Saturday night around an indoor bonfire rocks with live music, videos and more. Also visit vendors selling a variety of crafts and other items and look for outdoor gear bargains with a gear swap added this year. Come Friday to paddle local rivers on your own and join in camaraderie and impromptu music jam sessions as river enthusiasts gather at Camp Caesar and other local venues. 304-847-5449 (4605) April 4 - WV Chocolate Festival, Ripley - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The WV Chocolate Festival features a parade, contests, entertainment, various chocolate vendors from across the state with a large variety of chocolate edibles, on site chocolate factory. The Easter Bunny will make a visit. This is the festival for chocoholics and the people who love them. There is no entrance fee and all items are for purchase from individual vendors. (304) 372-3482 McCoy's Inn and Conference Center (4606) April 10 - 11 - Greenbrier Valley Theatre - Spring Is In The Air, Lewisburg - Celebrate the dawning of spring with a magical evening of cabaret music. Join us for a production featuring favorite familiar classics, unforgettable Broadway tunes, and a bouquet of surprises. 8:00 PM (304) 645-3838 Greenbrier Valley Theatre (4604) April 11 - Governor's Easter Egg Hunt at the State Capitol Grounds, Charleston - It's that time of year again! Please join Governor Joe Manchin III and First Lady Gayle C. Manchin for our Annual Easter Egg "Drop" Saturday, April 11th, 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the State Capitol Grounds. Eggs and prizes for the kids! Refreshments for all! Festivities include: Petting zoo, puppet show, clowns, craft projects and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Time: 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt Ages 3-6 West Lawn, Ages 7-10 East Lawn ***RAIN OR SHINE*** 888-438-2731 State Capitol Grounds (4603) April 11 - SpeakEasy Singles Spring Fling Dance, Dunbar - 304-345-7810 (4583) April 17- 24 - Morgantown- Adventure Film and Photo Festival, Morgantown - 2009 The Morgantown Adventure Film & Photo Festival is a grass roots event that began in 2005. This event was created and is now organized and operated by a group of local adventurers. It is open to all film makers and photographers whose hearts and souls abide in West Virginia. It is a great combination of events that bring the outdoor community together for fun that also benefits a local outdoor non-profit organization. (304) 296-2900 (4601) April 17 - 18 - North Bend State Park - A Country Music Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater, Cairo - The Bodacious Bodines are back on the road! These three singing sisters were once a country music sensation. But rivalry may create a final farewell, at the Farewell concert. A murder will be committed and you will help piece together the clues and solve the crime. (304) 643-2931 North Bend State Park (4602) April 18 - Richwood Ramp Festival, Richwood - (304)846-6790 (3588) April 18 - WV Division of Culture and History - 2009 Garden Festival, Charleston - 8:30am-2:30pm Workshops and exhibitors to help you with your gardens. Free to attend. 304-558-0220 West Virginia Cultural Center (4599) April 18 - 19 - West Virginia Horse Show, Fairlea - Support the WV Horse industry while learning and having fun. Enjoy horse clinics, an equine artist challenge, seminars, barn yard sale, stallion pavilion, trade show, breed demonstrations and a 4-H youth pavilion. 800-682-1552 WV State Fairgrounds (4600) April 22 - 26 - The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Charleston - Performance dates & times: Wednesday April 22nd 7:30pm; Thursday, April 23rd 10:30am and 7:30pm; Friday April 24th 10:30am and 7:30pm; Saturday April 25th 11am, 3pm, 7pm; Sunday April 26th 1 pm and 5 pm. Opening Night - all tickets $12.00 on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:30 pm Ticket prices: $75.00 (Circus Celebrity), $50.00 (Front Row), $35.00 (VIP), $20.00, $16.00, $13.00 20% off tickets using Code - ZXB Discount rate ends Thursday, February 26th Offer excludes Circus Celebrity, Front Row, and VIP seating 200 Civic Center Drive. 304-345-7469 Charleston Civic Center Coliseum (4598) April 24 - 26 - Spring Mountain Festival, Petersburg - You don't want to miss this event. (304)257-2722 (3423) April 24 - 25 - Greenbrier State Forest - Show-Me-Hike, Caldwell - The weekend begins with an evening program on Friday. Start Saturday with a morning bird walk. Gather at Shelter #1 at 10:00 am to choose from five different hikes, a van tour or children's program. See and identify common, rare and unique wildflowers along the Greenbrier River of the shale barrens of Kate's Mountain. Morning, afternoon or all day tours from which to choose. Suitable for all ages. Bring your lunch and camera. No charge. 304-536-1944 (4596) April 24-25 - WVSO - Pops Series - Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles, Charleston - Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. What would that have sounded like? Find out for yourself when Classical Mystery Tour performs live in concert. The show presents a medley of Beatles tunes sung, played, and performed exactly as they were written. From early Beatles music on through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The Beatles like you've never heard! 304-561-3570 (4597) April 25 - 26 - Living in the Wild at Museum in the Park, Logan - A nature and wildlife experience with events, activities and displays of native flora and fauna. 304-558-0220 Chief Logan State Park (4595) May 1 - 3 - Spring Fest, Franklin - Fun, food, crafts, music, children's field day events, trout rodeo, fish fry, bisquit & gravy breakfest, square dance, open mic, and much more! 304-358-3884 (4594) May 2 - 3 - Civil War Reenactment - Battle of Rowlesburg, Rowlesburg - Saturday, May 2; 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sunday, May 3, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM A reenactment of the Jones-Imboden Raid in Rowlesburg, WV when General W.E. "Grumble" Jones led an attack on the town to destroy the vital B & O railroad bridge and the famous Tray Run Viaduct. Union forces under the command of General Charles Hill defended the town with 250 soldiers and townsmen. Union forces were outnumbered 1500 to 250 but were successful in turning back "Jones' Raiders" and preserving "Lincoln's Lifeline". Union and Confederate camps will be represented and a weekend full of activities will be presented, along with reenactments of the Battle of Greenland Gap and the Battle of Rowlesburg. 304-454-9303 (4593) May 9 - SpeakEasy Singles Sock Hop, Dunbar - SpeakEasy Singles (since 1985) "SOCK HOP" Dance. 304-345-7810 (4970) May 19 - 25 - Cole Chevy Mountain Festival, Bluefield - Don't miss the 26th Annual Mountain Festival. (304)327-7184 (3424) May 22 - 25 - The Spirit of Grafton Celebration, Grafton - Catch the Spirit of Grafton!!! (304) 265-1412 (3426) June 3 - 6 - Calhoun County Wood Festival, Calhoun - This is a is a 'small town' fair with lots of activities and excitement! Carnival rides, craft and food boothes, Entertainment nightly, Mud Bog Points Race, Parade, Pageantry and much much more! (304)477-3489 (3589) June 13 - SpeakEasy Singles Summer Dance, Dunbar - SPEAKEASY SINGLES "Summer" Dance 304-345-7810 (5379) June 26 - 28 - Little Levels Heritage Fair, Hillsboro - (304)653-8563 (3590) June 28 - SpeakEasy Singles Picnic, Hurricane - 304-345-7810 (5512) July 2 - 4 - Mountain State Art & Craft Fair, Ripley - (304)372-8159 (3592) July 11 - 18 - Putnam County Fair, Eleanor - In 2009 we will be celebrating 31 years of the Putnam County Fair. (304) 586-4001 Putnam County Park (3413) July 18 - SpeakEasy Singles Patriotic Dance, Institute - SPEAKEASY SINGLES (since 1985) "Patriotic" Dance, Sat., July 18th, 2009 at 8:00pm - midnight. 304-345-7810 (5635) July 26 - SpeakEasy Singles Picnic - Kanawha State Forest, Charleston - SPEAKEASY SINGLES KANAWHA STATE FOREST PICNIC 304-345-7810 (5700) July 27 - August 2 - West Virginia State Water Festival, Hinton - This week-long state festival showcases historical water and frontier activities. Street fair, parades, fishing tournament, car show, coronation of Queen Mermaid, street dances, bateau boats and rubber ducky race. Downtown Hinton and the Rivers. 304-466-5332 (3938) July 29 - August 2 - Appalachain String Band Music Festival, Clifftop - A five day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and a hymn-sing. (304)438-3005 (3414) July 31 - August 1 - Mercer County Fair, Princeton - 304-425-7262 (3591) August 3 - 8 - Berkeley County Youth Fair, Martinsburg - (304)263-5869 (3594) August 5 - 8 - Wirt County Fair, Elizabeth - Come visit the Wirt County Fair, where there's something for everyone! Food, fun, rides, entertainment, a safe atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy. Come see us! (304)628-3553 (3940) August 14 - 22 - State Fair of West Virginia, Lewisburg - The State Fair of West Virginia was recently selected by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) as one of the Top 20 Events for Summer 2009. Join us for another great fair. (304)645-1090 State Fair Grounds (4592) August 15 - SpeakEasy Singles Luau Dance, Institute - SPEAKEASY SINGLES "Luau" Dance, Saturday, August 15, 2009 @ 8:00pm - midnight. 304-345-7810 (5762) August 18 - 22 - Doddridge County Fair, West Union - The 2009 Doddridge County Fair will feature Award Winning Entertainment. The Fair also includes activities such as a Nightly Track Events, car show, queen's pageant, 4-H livestock shows, and award-winning food vendors. Gambill Amusements provides rides and games. Come on out to the Doddridge County Fair and enjoy the rides,games, and entertainment for the whole family! (304)873-1353 (3595) August 23 - SpeakEasy Singles Picnic, Institute - SPEAKEASY SINGLES PICNIC - SHAWNEE PARK 304-345-7810 (5770) August 24 - 29 - Barbour County Fair, Philippi - (304)823-1328 (3593) September 4 - 7 - Stonewall Jackson Jubilee, Weston - (800) 296-1863 (3598) September 4 - 6 - West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, Clarksburg - The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will celebrate its 31st Anniversary. (304) 622-7314 (3939) September 5 - 6 - The Florence Merow Mason Dixon Festival, Morgantown, - (3599) September 12 - SpeakEasy Singles Dance - Football Theme, Institute - SPEAKEASY SINGLES Dance-Football Theme, 8:00pm 304-345-7810 (5814) September 25 - 27 - Heritage Week-end in Hardy County, Hardy County - (304)530-0280 (3596) September 26 - October 4 - Mountain State Forest Festival, Elkins - One of the oldest and largest festivals in the state of West Virginia. Featuring over 100 events including: Grand Feature Parade, Carnival, Country Music Show, Classic Rock Show, Talent Show, Free entertainment on downtown stage, Free entertainment in the City Park, Fireman's Parade, Queen's Coronation and many more. (304)636-1824 (3597) October 10 - SpeakEasy Singles Dance - Fall, Institute - SPEAKEASY SINGLES Dance 304-345-7810 (5875) October 31 - SpeakEasy Singles Dance - Halloween Costume Party, Charleston - SPEAKEASY SINGLES Dance - Halloween/Costume Party 304-345-7810 (5876) November 14 - SpeakEasy Singles Dance - Thanksgiving, Institute - SPEAKEASY SINGLES Thanksgiving Dance, Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 7:00pm - 11:00pm 304-345-7810 (5945) November 28 - Holiday Historic Home Tours, Fairmont - Self-guided tour to 8 local historical sites decorated for the Christmas Season. 304 367-5398 Marion County Museum (6049) December 5 - Christmas in the Country Craft Show, Falling Waters - Local crafters will fill our church and will be selling their wares,sandwiches and soup offered. 304-274-1984 (6127) December 12 - Singles Christmas Dance, Institute - Christmas Dance, 7:00pm - 11:00pm Doors open at 6:30pm. 304-345-7810 (6097) |