Event Calendar

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State Fair of West Virginia: August 8-16 in Lewisburg

The West Virginia State Fair is a state tradition showcasing agriculture, education and family entertainment. Daytime activities include shows such as “Dock Dogs,” “Sea Lion Splash,” and the “Wild World of Animals,” Horse and other Livestock Shows, …

[MUSIC] Multi-Fest: The Friday Lineup

Friday’s Multifest line-up features hip-hop, R&B and rap. Hip-Hop and R&B are tops through Friday’s line-up. Capping things off at 11pm is Bobby Valentino, former Def Jam recording artist (via Ludacris’ Disturbing Tha Peace brand).

[BENEFIT] YWCA’s Hollywood on the Hill Ladies Night @ Sunrise Mansion

[ August 14, 2008; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Ladies,

Buy your tickets NOW for the YWCA’s Girl’s Night Out on Thursday, August 14th at the Sunrise Mansion from 6-11 p.m.

Tickets are $75.00 per person through August 8th, but on August 9th the ticket price goes up to $100.00. Ladies must be 21 to attend and can register online at ywcacharleston.org or call 340-3573.

Guests [...]

[BENEFIT] Make A Miracle 10K Run @ Coonskin Park

[ August 2, 2008; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] The Children’s Therapy Clinic will be holding their annual benefit– the Make A Miracle 10K Run & 5K Walk/Run — on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Coonskin Park.

[GEN. CHAS.] General Meeting&Financial Planning@1116 Smith Street

[ July 31, 2008; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] general meeting will focus on getting smart with your money–saving, investing, using credit wisely, and planning for your future. Important information for everyone!

“Financial Savvy,” a Generation Charleston Professional Development Speaker Series presentation, will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 31 at the Charleston Area Alliance, located at 1116 Smith Street.

Kelly Castleberry of [...]

[MUSIC] Southern Mix @ Griff’s

[ July 30, 2008; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] The Southern Mix plays Griff’s, 8 to 11 pm. Free. 17 Riverwalk Plaza in South Charleston.

The Southern Mix cover everything from Hank Williams Sr. to The Commodores, Patsy Cline to Kid Rock, and any kind of music their fans ask for, including original material.

July 30-Aug 5: The Appalachian String Band Festival

It’s three A.M. To my left, the sweet, mournful sounds of twin fiddles echo through the air. On my right, a banjo’s dull plunk reminds me I’m alive and breathing. I strum a guitar chord I’ve learned for the first time …

[MUSIC] Multifest @ State Capitol

[ August 1, 2008; 6:30 pm to 11:59 pm. ] It’s that time again – hip hop, R&B, and an all-around booty-shaking good time at MultiFest. The schedule is here.

[GEN. CHAS.] First Friday @ Bar 101

[ August 1, 2008; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Generation Charleston is hosting First Friday happy hour this Friday, August 1, from 5:30-7:30 at Bar 101. Stop by to network with members of this young professional’s group! You don’t have to be a member to come.

Read This: BEJEEZUS, A Southern Culture Zine

Sissonville native Hillary Harrison is highighting, and reclaiming, modern southern culture in her zine Bejeezus. She and her Louisville-based team are already on Issue 11 of this full-color arts and culture magazine.
The current edition features three CRW locals. There’s a multi-page spread of photographer Mike Andrick‘s black and white images of McDowell County. Chip Smith [...]