[THE ARTS] The Arts Council of Kanawha Valley Public Meeting at Taylor Books

[ April 12, 2010; 12:00 am; ] The Arts Council of Kanawha Valley will holding a series of public meetings to identify arts organizations, artists and people who want to contribute, be involved and learn more about the council.

A Kanawha Valley Cultural Plan, based on research done last summer, found a need and desire from arts agencies, artists, businesses [...]

[FESTIVALL] The Capitol Street Art Fair

[ June 26, 2010; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. June 27, 2010; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Capitol Street Art Fair, Children’s Art Fair, Kanawha County Library Street Fair and Street Performances is the central gathering of FestivALL on June 26 and 27 along Capitol Street. The best art from West Virginia artisans on display, fun performances throughout each day and an expanded children’s art fair.

[BLUES] Blues Brews & BBQ, Headlined by R&B Vocalist Bettye LaVette

[ June 25, 2010; 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Blues Brews & BBQ, headlined by renowned R&B vocalist Bettye LaVette on the campus of UC, sponsored by The Fund for the Arts.

[JAZZ] Wine & All That Jazz headlined by Joe Lovano Us Five

[ June 26, 2010; 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Wine & All That Jazz, headlined by Grammy winner Joe Lovano Us Five among an afternoon and evening of performances on Saturday, June 26th on the US campus. Sponsored by The Fund for the Arts.

[FOOD] Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-Off

[ June 19, 2010; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, June 19th on Kanawha Boulevard as chili cooks from throughout the region compete.

For more information visit: www.smokeonthewater.org

[BALLET] The Charleston Ballet Presents Classic Couples at the Charleston Civic Center Theater

[ March 26, 2010; 7:30 pm; March 27, 2010; 7:30 pm; ]

[BOOKS] America’s Favorite Zookeeper to Launch Kanawha County Library Summer Reading

This summer, the jungle comes to Charleston. Jungle Jack Hanna Goes into the Wild with Kanawha County Public Library on Monday, June 7, to launch our summer reading clubs. Hanna’s hands-on approach has won him widespread acclaim as Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, conservationist, author, television personality, and [...]

[MUSIC] Charlie West Blues Fest

[ July 17, 2010; ] For more information visit charliewestbluesfest.com.

[THE ARTS] The Arts Council of Kanawha Valley Public Meetings

The Arts Council of Kanawha Valley will holding a series of public meetings to identify arts organizations, artists and people who want to contribute, be involved and learn more about the council. Meetings have already been held on March 17 at the Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center, and today at Taylor Books.
The remaining meetings are:
March [...]

[ART, DAY TRIP] All Together Arts Week 2010

[ March 27, 2010 to April 3, 2010. ] A Week-long, county-wide Celebration of the Arts in Mercer County, WV!

SATURDAY, MARCH 27

9 a.m. – The Unique Show Choir Classic @ Bluefield Area Arts Center

10 a.m. – Knitting Club @ Craft Memorial Library – downtown Bluefield

noon – 6 p.m. – A.T.A.W. KICKOFF EVENT @ Brushfork Armory- Bluefield

7 p.m. – Bobby Maynard & Breakdown @ The [...]

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