[MUSIC] Truly Authentic Sousa Concert with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra

[ March 19, 2010; 8:00 pm; March 20, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s 2009-2010 ZMM Pops Series continues with an exciting and patriotic concert of the best of John Philip Sousa’s marches and music with “Sousa at the Symphony” featuring Sousa master and scholar Keith Brion.

Mr. Brion is one of the foremost Sousa experts and the leader of his own New Sousa Band.  [...]

[JAZZ] The Bob Thompson Unit at The Boulevard Tavern

[ March 9, 2010; 10:00 pm; March 16, 2010; 10:00 pm; March 23, 2010; 10:00 pm; March 30, 2010; 10:00 pm; ]

[ART] Downtown Charleston ArtWalk March 18th

[ March 18, 2010; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Participating Galleries
Art Emporium Gallery
Callen McJunkin Gallery
Chet Lowther Studio
Gallery Eleven
Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery
Stray Dog Antiques
Taylor Books – Annex Gallery
The Purple Moon
Visions Day Spa

For more information visit the new and improved ArtWalk website at http://www.charlestonartwalk.com

[ART] Fe­lix Krasyk RIP

I just learned today that Fe­lix Krasyk passed away last week. Anna Sale of WV Public Broadcasting profiled Felix for the WV PBS show “Outlook” in 2007.

The Thinker – 1957 – Felix Krasyk

[MUSICAL THEATRE] The Lady and the Empress

[ March 12, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Join Lady D with her band, MI$$ION! Lady D at Women’s Club of Charleston as she becomes the Empress of the Blues, Bessie Smith in this musical play based on the blues legend’s life and music. From her bawdy sensuality to her sad demise, Bessie was a one of a kind singer whose style set [...]

[MUSIC] Treasure Cat, The Scrap Iron Pickers, and Satchell at the Empty Glass

[ March 12, 2010; 10:00 pm; ]

[MUSIC] Sean Richardson of Tofujitsu at the Empty Glass

[ March 10, 2010; 10:00 pm; ] Empty Glass Cafe will host Sean Richardson next Wed. night as he performs a solo show as Tofujitsu (duo) continue to write songs for a second CD release this summer! Acoustic guitar, amp, vocals, original music in the vein of Elliott Smith, Andrew Bird, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, and Nick Drake.

[MUSIC] West Virginia Music Hall of Fame and Tamarack Celebrates the Career of Bill Withers

[ March 19, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame and Tamarack will celebrate the career of Bill Withers with film and music on Friday, March 19 at the Tamarack.

The program begins at 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public and will include musical performances, a screening of the award winning documentary “Still Bill” and [...]

[MUSIC] West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Announces 2010-2011 Season

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra announces its 2010-2011 season with great guest performers, exciting classical works and a little bit of disco. Artists such as world-class fiddler Mark O’Connor, pianist and WVSO audience favorite Valentina Lisitsa, and Sweden’s The Arrival performing the music of ABBA will grace the stage of the Maier Performance Hall [...]

[MUSIC] The Kenneth Brian Band and Travis Stephens at the Empty Glass

[ March 6, 2010; 10:00 pm; ] What: The Kenneth Brian Band and Travis Stephens
When: March 6 at 9 pm
Where: The Empty Glass

The Kenneth Brian Band, based in Nashville (featuring Charleston native Travis Stephens) will be ripping through town for one night only. Known for his blistering guitar chops as well as songwriting that invokes many of the greats (if you like [...]

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