July/August 2015
A Guide to Clarksburg, Fairmont, Morgantown, and the Surrounding Area
In This Issue Art Museum of WVU Opening Growing Rail-Trail Interest in NCWV Summer Music Calendar Visit our website!
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Contents
2 From the Publisher
28 Calendar of Events
About the cover Some of the Cheat Lake Sailors 4-H Club members enjoy the beautiful view at their end of the year celebration at Cooper’s Rock near Morgantown. Photo courtesy of Eileen Harvey.
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7 Morgantown Hosts First Annual Heat in the Hills Chili Cook-Off Proceeds to benefit Empty Bowls Monongalia 7 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra in Clarksburg July 6 13 Benvenuti! The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival celebrates its 37th anniversary September 4—6
Three Cities is published by DKWV Publications PO Box 824 Clarksburg, WV 26302 Publisher Donna Kirk 304.680.2238 dkwvpublications@frontier.com ©2015 DKWV Publications Layout and design Steven Joswick Submissions for Calendar of Events welcome
3 Dining & Entertainment Dining, nightlife and entertainment for all ages 8 See & Do Points of interest and activities 8 Accommodations Hotels, bed & breakfasts and more 20
14 Rail Trail Interest on the Upswing North Central West Virginia benefiting 20 Art Museum of WVU to Open in August Museum will enrich the university and the community 25 WVPT 2015 Summer Lineup Announced 25 Area Organizations Offer Academic Summer Camps
12 Shopping Unique local shops and galleries 28 Services Professional services to meet all your needs
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From the Publisher
From the Publisher Welcome to the July/August issue of Three Cities! This issue illustrates how our area is benefiting from its extensive system of rail trails—and the good news is that we could benefit even more in the future. We also have great news about the opening of the Art Museum of West Virginia University, which will become home to WVU’s extensive art collection and will also host visiting exhibits open to the public. Summer is a very busy time of year for most of us. West Virginia Public Theatre offers four productions and a new feature for children this year. Check out the local district and county fairs. July and August offer live music during the week and every weekend in numerous locations across the area. Concert series are hosted by the city of Clarksburg, the city of Bridgeport, Prickett’s Fort, Palatine Park, Heston Farms, BOPARC, and Chestnut Ridge Park, among other organizations. See a list in the Calendar of Events toward the back of this publication and be sure to get out and enjoy some live music this summer! Donna Kirk Publisher
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Dining & Entertainment Bridgeport area Mia Margherita miamargherita.com / 139 Conference Center Way, Suite 137 / Charles Point Commons, Bridgeport / 304.808.6400 Known for our house specialty Neopolitan Style pizzas baked in a unique coal fired pizza oven. We also feature a menu built off of the comfort foods our local Italian population grew up on, from and familiar to the San Giovanni Calabrian Region of Italy. Authentic Italian sandwiches, simple healthful salads, Italian casseroles, and traditional soups and stews. We use fresh foods and products grown and produced locally through our local growers and local farmers market. Mon–Thurs 11 am–10 pm / Fri–Sat 11 am–11 pm / Sun 11 am–9 pm Oliverio’s Ristorante oliveriosristorante.com / Rts 73 and 50, Bridgeport / 304.842.7388 Since 1965, the Oliverio family has had a reputation for wonderful Italian food. They welcome you for pasta, veal, chicken, seafood and steak dishes in an atmosphere that is a lovely contrast of new and old world. Dinners from $10.95, children’s prices. All legal beverages. Mon–Fri 11–10 / Sat 4–10 / Sun 4–9. Provence Market Café and Marketplace provencemarketcafe.com / 603 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport / 304.848.0911 Since 2002, nationally recognized Provence Market’s menu features South of France inspired flavors. Try our Duckling Michel, Champagne Scallops, or have your Filet Crowned with Crab and Wine Butter Sauce. We also offer locally sourced specials and nightly specials. Visit our website to view our full Lunch and Dinner menus. Chef Hart selected to the inaugural edition Best Chefs of America. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Adjacent Wine Shop. Like us on Facebook to receive our current events and activities. Tues–Thur 11–9 / Fri–Sat 11–10. Available for private parties Sundays and Mondays. Wonder Bar Steakhouse wonderbarsteakhouse.com / Bridgeport Hill, Wonder Bar Road, Bridgeport / 304.622.1451 “Top of the Town.” Its atmosphere of distinction makes it one of the state’s finest restaurants, specializing in hand-cut steaks, South African Rock Lobster, and other seafood dishes. Mon–Sat open at 5 pm. Closed Sundays. Reservations suggested.
Clarksburg area Minard’s 813 Pike Street, Clarksburg / 304.623.1711 Well-known family restaurant whose old-world
ambiance is the ideal setting for family recipe Italian food. Excellent steaks, chicken, and seafood are also offered. Once the Minard family home, there are six dining rooms, each tastefully decorated. Couples will love the romantic wine garden which seats just 12. Family-style dinners (for four or more) and children’s prices. All legal beverages. Sun–Thurs 11–10 / Fri–Sat 11 am–11 pm.
Fairmont area Colasessano’s colasessanos.com / 141 Middletown Circle, Fairmont / 304.363.0571 Established in 1950 by Filippo & Filomena Colasessano. Famous signature pizza and pepperoni rolls, as well as appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. Colasessano’s has been in business for more than fifty years. We are a dine-in and carryout pizza restaurant. Mon–Thurs 10 am–9 pm / Fri–Sat 10 am–10 pm Heston Farm Winery hestonfarm.com / 1602 Tulip Lane, Pleasant Valley Road Exit off I-79, Fairmont / 304.366.WINE Taste our large selection of traditional wines, whiskeys, and moon shine. Enjoy farm-fresh food in our unique indoor and outdoor dining areas, decorated with vintage farm equipment, rustic tools, and antiques. Mon 11–6 / Tues–Sat 11–9 / Sun 11–3. Muriale’s Restaurant murialesrestaurant.com / 1742 Fairmont Avenue, Fairmont / 304.363.3190 An award-winning restaurant serving the best in Italian cuisine and excellent steaks, seafood, and salads. Great service, a lovely atmosphere and an unbeatable children’s menu make this a best bet for family dining. A good selection of wines. Six dining rooms seat a total of 250. Banquet rooms accommodate up to 200. Deck dining. Open seven days at 11 am. Poky Dot thepokydot.com / 1111 Fairmont Avenue, Fairmont /304.366.3271 Since 1950, the Poky Dot has meant great food and fun. It’s still true today! You’ll love to dine in this unique atmosphere. Breakfast is served all day; desserts are legendary. Come enjoy our wonderful décor: ‘fifties’ memorabilia, a wall of murals, and a working juke box! Open seven days.
Morgantown area Cox-Roosevelt Inn coxroosevelt.com / 1012 Dogtown Road, Reedsville, WV / 304.864.3405 Just outside the town that Eleanor Roosevelt built, we offer a memorable dining experience. Very exclusive. Good food graciously served in pleasant (continued pg. 6)
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Breakfast • Gelato • Panini • Espresso Bar • WiFi • Catering Located in Suncrest next to Kegler’s, a café offering a cozy atmosphere for studying, meetings or a getaway from the daily grind at the office. Homemade soups and gelato, made-to-order paninis for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A full espresso bar to jumpstart your day the Tutto way. 755 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suburban Plaza, Suncrest • (304) 291-2444
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surroundings. Award-winning chef serving dinners on the veranda, or back porch, or in the dining room. Reservations only. The Dancing Fig thedancingfig.com / 2862 University Ave., Morgantown /304.309.2344 Chef owned and operated, we specialize in fresh house made pasta as well as global delicacies. We aim to revive the dining experience with hand crafted classic dishes and cocktails with a modern twist, elevated by local ingredients. Located in the former Tea House above Zenclay pottery studio we blend Italian cuisine with Eastern styles in celebration of the Noodle! Wed–Fri Lunch 10:30 am–2 pm; Dinner 4:30–10 pm / Sat Dinner 4:30 pm–11 pm / Sun Brunch 11 am–3 pm Oliverio’s Ristorante oliveriosristorante.com / 52 Clay Street, Morgantown / 304.296.2565 Since 1965, the Oliverio family has had a reputation 6
$20 ADULTS / $15 STUDENTS AND MINORS Tickets may be purchased from any chorus member, Fawley’s Music Store in Sabraton, or by calling 304.290.9993
for wonderful Italian food. They welcome you for pasta, veal, chicken, seafood and steak dishes in an atmosphere that is a lovely contrast of new and old world. Dinners from $10.95, children’s prices. All legal beverages. Mon–Fri 11–10 / Sat 12–10 / Sun 4–9 Peking House pekinghousewv.com/ 1137 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown / 304.598.3333 Peking House offers excellent Peking and Szechuan cuisine including seafood, beef, pork, and chicken dishes. A banquet area accommodates 80. Take-out available. Fantastic Sunday buffet. Lunch, Mon–Fri 11:30–2 / Dinner, Mon–Thur 4:30–9:30 / Fri–Sat 4:30–10:30 / Sun 12–9. Tutto Gelato Café tutto-gelato.com / 755 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suburban Plaza, Morgantown / 304.291.2444 For the busy day, bustling morning, restful afternoon, late night snack, mid-day meal, lazy (continued pg. 8)
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Morgantown Hosts First Annual Heat in the Hills Chili Cook-Off Proceeds to benefit Empty Bowls Monongalia On Saturday, August 22, the first annual Heat in the Hills Chili Cook-Off will be held at Camp Muffly near Morgantown. Total cash prizes of more than $2,000, in four categories—Red Chili, Green Chili, Salsa, and People’s Choice, will be awarded to the winners. First-time entrants as well as veteran cooks from across WV and surrounding states are encouraged to register and participate. The cook-off is a sanctioned International Chili Society (ICS) event and the winner will be a step closer to the 2015 ICS world championship. With 20 or more participating cooks, the winner will automatically be eligible to compete at the world competition. If there are fewer than 20 cooks, the winner will compete in a regional event leading to the world competition.
children. Tickets, available at the gate, are $10 for adults, $8 for children 6-18, and no charge for children 5 and under. The gate opens to the public at 11 am. Event proceeds will benefit Empty Bowls Monongalia (EBM). Funds raised by EBM stay in Monongalia County and are awarded to local food pantries, meal programs, and weekend backpack food programs. For additional event information, email heatinthehills@comcast.net or contact Rob Wolfe at 304.290.0360. Participating cooks may register online at chilicookoff.com
Everyone is urged to attend the event, sample the chili, and vote for his or her favorite. In addition, all will delight in the live music, cold beverages, and local craft vendors. There will also be supervised activities for Radio personality Jim Stallings (left) and Heat in The Hills Organizer Rob Wolfe
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra in Clarksburg July 6 Extend your Independence Day celebrations with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s Celebrate America Tour. The orchestra is directed by Maestro Andre Raphel, and features vocalist Rosena Hill Jackson and trombonist Jason Jackson. The event will take place at the Clarksburg Veteran’s Park Ampitheater. The Amphitheater stands seat about 2000, plus there is additional room to spread blankets on the ground and picnic at the park. The 7:30 concert will be followed by a fireworks display in celebration of our nation’s birthday.
with support from their Highland Fund for the Arts, Clarksburg Exponent, City of Clarksburg and the Clarksburg Park Board, Clarksburg CVB, and Antero Resources. For more info contact City Parks of Clarksburg at 304.624.1655
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weekend, date night, family outing, rushed lunch, business coffee, sweet tooth, healthy choice, pick-me-up… For the Italian in you… Tutto Gelato Café. In addition to our gelato, our menu includes breakfast, pastries, paninis, soups, salads, pizza cones, all fresh every day. We also offer catering. Mon–Sat 7 am–9 pm / Sun 9 am–9 pm
See & Do Bridgeport area Bridgeport Convention and Visitors Bureau greater-bridgeport.com / Bridgeport offers a little bit of something for everyone. From convenience and easy access to local flavor and off the beaten path. You’ll find something different around every corner.
Clarksburg area Clarksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau clarksburgvisitorswv.com / 321 W. Main St., Suite 2, Clarksburg / 304.622.2157 Find out more about historic Clarksburg and what it has to offer!
Fairmont area Main Street Fairmont mainstreetfairmont.org / Downtown Fairmont is a historic community located along the banks of the Monongahela River. With a history tied to the commercial production of coal, our culture is steeped in tradition. Our organization is working to continue to make downtown Fairmont an even better place with more opportunities for economic development and fun activities. Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau marioncvb.com / 1000 Cole Street, Suite A, Pleasant Valley / 304.368.1123 Check out our new website to find out what’s happening in Marion County!
Morgantown area Main Street Morgantown downtownmorgantown.com / 201 High St., Suite 2, Morgantown / 304.292.0168 Morgantown is home to over 26,000 people. With one of the strongest economies for small metro areas (CNN Money) Morgantown has much to offer. From outdoors activities, to a state of the art research institution, to a historic downtown rife with history, we’ve got it all. Nestled in the hills of northern West Virginia, Morgantown is a hop skip and a jump away from the Pittsburgh and Washing8
ton D.C. metro areas but is just far enough away to provide a relaxing and scenic ambience. Morgantown Art Association Gallery morgantownartassociation.com / Mountaineer Mall, Morgantown / 304.291.5900 We bring together all those individuals interested in the creative arts! Visit the studio to view monthly displays, participate in scheduled watercolor and oil painting classes. Tues–Fri 10 am–4 pm. Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau tourmorgantown.com / 341 Chaplin Road, First Floor, Morgantown / 304.292.5081 Active calendar of events on our website! Morgantown History Museum morgantownhistorymuseum.org / 175 Kirk Street, Morgantown / 304.319.1800 The Morgantown History Museum is a nonprofit institution and the first city-sponsored museum in the Greater Morgantown area. Its mission is to preserve and promote local and regional history and to make it accessible to the citizens of Morgantown and visitors to the region. Tues–Sat 10 am–5 pm.
Accommodations Morgantown area Comfort Inn Rt 119 North at Exit 148, I-79 and Exit 1, I-68, Morgantown / 304.296.9364 Featuring 80 comfortable rooms, tv, direct dial phones, whirlpool rooms, and exercise facilities. Outdoor pool. Free continental breakfast. Ramada Conference Center www.ramada.com / 20 Scott Avenue, Morgantown / 304.296.3431 Full-service hotel and conference center featuring 149 rooms, including suites, extended stay, and jacuzzi rooms. Offering the area’s finest hospitality in a very relaxing atmosphere. Meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 500 people. Search www.ramada.com Waterfront Place Hotel wphotel.com / 2 Waterfront Place and University Blvd., Morgantown / 304.296.1700 Beautiful, full-service hotel near everything— WVU, PRT, downtown, businesses and hospitals. Concierge level, two restaurants, three bars, spa, fitness center, wifi, covered parking, and meeting and banquet facilities for up to 1,500 people.
Fairmont area The Inn at Pettyjohn innpettyjohn.com / 1117 Fairmont Avenue, Fairmont / 304.363.0100 (continued pg. 12)
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Clarksburg area Hilton-Garden Inn Clarksburg clarksburg.stayhgi.com / 606 Emily Drive / 304.326.9200 112 rooms, featuring the latest in technology and ergonomic comfort. Each guest room features a spacious work desk and a hospitality center with microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Business center complimentary and accessible 24 hours a day. Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Shopping Bridgeport area Artworks artworkswv.com / 601 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport / 304.842.7626 Owned and operated by artist Lotus A. MacDowell, Artworks specializes in custom framing and has an outstanding selection of art and unique gifts. Here you will find a large selection of MacDowell’s original artwork and limited edition prints, as well as the work of a number of West Virginia and other nationally known artists.
Morgantown area Morgantown Art Association morgantownartassociation.com / Mountaineer Mall, Greenbag Road, Morgantown / 304.291.5900 Local and regional artists are showcased in exhibits of their work, many of which are for sale. Art includes oil, watercolor, acrylics, pastels, block prints, photographs, jewelry, and reproductions. Staffed by member artists. Come visit and talk ART. Classes and workshops offered during the day and evening. Tues–Fri 10 am–4 pm or by appointment. The Shoppes at Seneca Center senecacenter.com / 709 Beechurst Avenue, Morgantown / 304.692.7500 The former Seneca Glass Factory is a Morgantown landmark, restored and on the National Register of Historic Places. Today it houses a variety of shops offering gifts, women’s fashions, bath and body products, antiques and collectibles, and more. Services include Real Estate. Mon–Sat.
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Benvenuti! The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival celebrates its 37th anniversary September 4–6 Mark your calendar! The WVIHF has been rated among the “Top 100 Events in North America” by the ABA, a “Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society” and one of the “Top 4 Italian Festivals” in the nation by the National Sons of Italy.
Top-named entertainers can be found on the main stage during the Festival. To find out the latest information regarding entertainment and schedules, visit wvihf.com
The Festival was born to honor the past, celebrate the present, and preserve rich traditions for future generations. Each year, this three-day street festival brings over 100,000 visitors to Clarksburg. It offers events, authen-tic Italian cuisine, and “fun and games” for people of all ages. A special children’s area and stage has been added over the years that is designed to entertain the smaller children during the entire Festival.
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Rail Trail Interest on the Upswing North Central West Virginia benefiting Many of America’s railroads began their decline in the 1960s, leaving behind thousands of miles of abandoned and unused tracks. But thanks to organizations like Railsto-Trails Conservancy and thousands of railtrail advocacy groups across the country, these abandoned rails have been repurposed and transformed into open trails for some of the best hiking and biking in the country. Due to an active local organization, the Mon River Trails Conservancy, NCWV is fortunate to have a series of rail-trails offering tremendous opportunities for recreation. These trails are generally flat and vary from paved surfaces to crushed limestone. Currently, over fifty miles are open for non-motorized use—primarily walking, cycling, running, and cross-country skiing with a smooth, durable surface for wheel-chair use and 14
all types of bicycles. Existing trails include the Caperton Trail (paved), Mon River Trail North and South (limestone), Deckers Creek Trail (paved and limestone), Cheat Lake Trail (limestone), MCTrail (paved), and the West Fork River Trail (paved and limestone). For more information about existing and proposed trails, including maps, or to find out more about how to support the Mon River Trails Conservancy, visit http://www. montrails.org/. In April, Morgantown was the site for the inaugural West Virginia Rail-Trail Sojourn. Tom Sexton, Director, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Northeast Regional Office, stated, “No other city I can think of provides three different trails of twenty miles from one hub. Yes, we plan to come back!”
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A recent article published by the West Virginia Community Development Hub explains the potential positive impact of trail tourism to our area. This article is reprinted with permission from the West Virginia Community Development Hub, wvhub.org. Rail-Trailers Take Morgantown and Demonstrate Potential of Trail Tourism to West Virginia Did you know that Americans spend more each year on bicycling gear and trips than they do on airplane tickets and fees? That’s a lot of money. About $646 billion in consumer spending and 6.1 million direct jobs a year. That’s one of the many reasons communities all over the country are building trail systems as a savvy investment in their local economy. An organized effort to link a 180-mile system of rail-trails out of Morgantown received a very public launch April 24–26 with the riding of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s inaugural West Virginia Rail-Trail Sojourn. Sojourners spent three days riding the three arms of the Mon River Trails system as well as the Marion County Trail, the Cheat Lake Trail and the Sheepskin Trail.
Communities all over the country are building trail systems as a savvy investment in their local economy. Morgantown was the hub, and the riders flowed in and out of town to the south, the north, and the south east. They stayed in local hotels, ate at local restaurants, and shopped in local stores. And, to put it simply, it was this region’s rail-trails that brought them to town.
They were from New York, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia. They stayed in local hotels, ate at local restaurants, and shopped in local stores. This tour of rail-trails in and around Morgantown attracted about 100 riders and support staff from 13 states, who spent more than $38,000 on local hotels, food, and services. Each Sojourn rider spent an average of $121.53 on meals, beverages, and snacks from local shops and restaurants, in addition to the food provided by Railsto-Trails Conservancy which was sourced from local vendors. $20,835.00 was spent on lodging.
But the system is not quite complete. In some sections, the trail hits a dead-end, preventing riders from extended their trip, visiting other communities, staying an extra night or two. And while the 80-mile tour the riders enjoyed is certainly a start, by completing just a few strategic segments of the trail system the Morgantown area would put itself at the center of a 180-mile trail network that would be the envy of the rail-trail world, and link to the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) in Pennsylvania. As the GAP already does for Pennsylvania, it would bring riders from all over the world to West Virginia. (The GAP has been shown to generate more than $40 million in direct spending from trail users annually, and an average of $114 in spending per day from overnight visitors.)
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Inaugural Inaugural
West Virginia Rail-Trail Sojourn
April 24 -26, 2015
Sheepskin Trail (proposed)
POINT MARION, PA
Mon River Trail North
Cheat Lake Trail Cheat Lake
Monongahela River
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Caperton Trail
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Deckers Creek Trail
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Marion County Trail FAIRMONT
Day 1 - 41 miles Day 2 - 43 miles Day 3 - 39 miles
Cheat River
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So The Hub agrees with a growing crowd of local leaders and business people that completion of the region’s trail system would be a strategic and long-sighted investment in the state’s tourism economy. Close the gaps, connect to the GAP. For more information on the West Virginia Rail-Trail Sojourn and work being done behind rail-trails in the Morgantown area, visit www.montrails.org
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Morgantown Sojourn Map courtesy of Rail Trails Conservancy
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Art Museum of WVU to Open in August Museum will enrich the university and the community Did you know West Virginia University currently has nearly 3,000 works of art in its collection? A press release issued by WVU earlier this year explained, “The WVU art collection has been assembled for more than 40 years from generous gifts from alumni and friends as well as acquisitions purchased from funds donated for the collection. The collection has strong Appalachian roots with works by West Virginians such as woodblock artist Blanche Lazzell and Grace Martin Taylor, and gifts from the Appalachian collection of Ramona Lampell, which highlights self-taught artists throughout the region. But the collection also houses works 20
by names almost everyone is familiar with, including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Ansel Adams. And there is a substantial collection of African art of more than 300 pieces.” Until now, the collection has been scattered; some of the works have been displayed in various university buildings, but most have been in storage. Joyce Ice, director of the Art Museum of WVU, explains, “We will now be able to showcase the depth of our collection. The Art Museum is a beautiful place for people to see and experience art. We are looking forward to sharing the collection with the campus and the public,
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and offering educational programs designed to enhance appreciation of art and artists while increasing awareness of how art enriches our lives as individuals, families, and communities.” About the Museum The Art Museum of West Virginia University is located on Patteson Drive between the Creative Arts Center and the Museum Education Center, or former Alumni Center. The Museum Education Center now houses offices for museum staff and features a Grand Hall which is used for programs and will continue to be leased for public functions as available. The museum is free and open to the public. Visitors will be able to view works in two exhibition galleries totaling 5,400 square feet. One of the galleries is named for donors John and Ruth McGee, and a second will be named for a future donor. The galleries will be home to WVU’s collection and will also host visiting exhibits. The building is designed to be energy-efficient while adjusting light, humidity, and temperature to protect vulnerable works of art. The museum also features various open spaces designed to optimize outdoor light and views for visitors as they move from one gallery to another or take a break to enjoy the roughly 30 by 30-foot mural. Joginder Nath has contributed funds for a sculpture garden planned to complement the park-like setting in front of the building. The museum structure also includes areas for other purposes—a classroom, climatecontrolled collection storage, and a collection research room designed for individuals or classes studying parts of the collection and available by appointment only through the curator or registrar. Education and Programming The museum will offer art education for students, teachers, and community members through workshops, research, and programs like Art Up Close!. Art Up Close! spotlights one work of art per session, with a crossdisciplinary approach that features speakers from various departments speaking about
art from their perspective. Participating disciplines have included Religious Studies, Art History, History, Theater and Dance, English, Law, Geography, and Women and Gender Studies. Art Up Close! is scheduled once a month, and is open to the public in addition to students and faculty. Opening Week Events Following is a schedule of events for Opening Week. The first exhibit, entitled “Visual Conversations: Looking and Listening,” focuses on the connections, direct or indirect, we experience with and among works of art as we view them. The art works and the artists who created them have multiple connections, parallels, and relationships with one another that spark visual associations. Some of the artists are contemporaries, sharing the same influences, aware of one another’s work, sometimes evoking inspiration and sometimes provoking competition. They speak to us as viewers across time and space. Ice explained, “We might have different experiences with the same work of art at different times—we might feel and see it from another perspective, whether the viewing is weeks or years apart.”
Tuesday, August 25, 1 pm Dedication of the Art Museum and Reception With President E. Gordon Gee, Provost Joyce McConnell, and Dean of the College of Creative Arts Paul K. Kreider. Art Museum and Museum Education Center Open to the Public Tuesday, August 25, 6–8 pm WVU Student Evening at the Art Museum Art Museum and Museum Education Center Open to WVU Students Wednesday, August 26, 5 pm Brown Lecture: Dr. Sean O’Harrow Director of the University of Iowa Museum of Art Bloch Hall, WVU Creative Arts Center Open to the Public
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Thursday, August 27, 5 pm Schultz Lecture: Dr. Roger J. Crum Professor of Art History, University of Dayton Bloch Hall, WVU Creative Arts Center Open to the Public Friday, August 28, 7–9 pm Opening Party Museum Education Center and Art Museum Open to the Public (festive attire for an adultsonly event); RSVP requested, 304.293.7790 by August 14, 2015 Saturday, August 29, 11 am–2 pm Community and Family Day Museum Education Center and Art Museum Chalk art, games, hands-on art activities, tours, and music Open to the Public
Members of the Friends of the Art Museum will have a preview tour and special event before the dedication. The Friends of the Art Museum is a membership group for people who enjoy the arts and social, educational, and cultural activities revolving around art. To become a friend of the Art Museum, call 304.293.2141, ext. 1, or email FriendsOfTheArtMuseum@mail.wvu.edu. For more information about museum activities, visit artmuseum.wvu.edu and like the Art Museum of WVU on Facebook.
How and Nosm (Raoul and Davide Perré), twin brothers who grew up in Germany, now living in New York, were visiting artists in January 2015 and created the mural, “Present Moment,” now on display at the museum. For more information about How and Nosm, visit howandnosm.com/biography
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Santa’s Village
Mix, Mingle & Be Merry
Holiday Bash & Tree Auction Friday, November 20, 2015 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa Tickets $50 per person
An entire city full of festive family fun!
Saturday, November 21, 2015 Your choice: 9 a.m. - noon 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. or Special feature: Special feature: Breakfast with Santa Tea with Mrs. Claus Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa Tickets $40 Family (up to 5) • $10 Individual
For information on sponsorships or tickets please contact Pam Shriver at 304-598-6094 opt. 5 or at shriverpa@wvuhealthcare.com
A day of family fun in the sun featuring a 1,000 ft waterslide! August 29th Sliding starts at 11 a.m. Register at
www.wvaq.com/ slide-the-city Use promo code “familyhouse” to save on registration A portion of the proceeds benefit
Volunteer opportunities are available! Volunteers receive a complimentary slide, snack/ water and t-shirt for completed shift. Register at www.wvaq.com/slide-the-city. Like our facebook page to stay up to date on events: Color Me Rad/Slide the City, Morgantown, WV Questions? Call Teri Batis at 304-598-6094 (opt 4)
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WVPT 2015 Summer Lineup Announced Larry Mabrey, in his inaugural year as West Virginia Public Theatre’s Executive Director, and his new staff announce a phenomenal lineup for the 2015 Summer Season. The season kicks off July 8–12 in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre at WVU’s College of Creative Arts. A Grand Night for Singing is a musical revue from Rodgers & Hammerstein that features hit songs from some of their greatest musicals including Cinderella, Carousel, Oklahoma!, and South Pacific.
The summer season closes at the Metropolitan Theatre with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast from July 29–August 2. This Broadway success is the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and Beast, a prince under a spell who becomes bewildered by Belle’s beauty. WVPT is proud to announce a new feature this year—the Dragon’s Dream Theatre. This troupe of young artists will create and perform engaging, educational, and entertaining original shows for families and younger audiences. Children will experience the magic and freedom of theatre with shorter length performances tailored to their age level. Public performances will be in The Clay Theatre at WVU’s Creative Arts Center
At the Historic Metropolitan Theatre, from July 15–19, WVPT will present Footloose, a stage adaptation based on the hit Kevin Bacon film. First seen as just a rebellious teen, Ren shows the importance of enjoying youth, dancing, cutting loose, and learning to love through- WVPT promises to provide an exciting, entertaining, and out this musical.
enthralling theatrical experience for the entire family.
From July 22–26, we return to the Lyell B. Clay Theatre to present Smoke on the Mountain, a bluegrass gospel musical that shares the tale of the Sanders Family. After a five-year hiatus, they start touring and end up trying to modernize a local church by ‘witnessing’ important events from their lives. By the evening’s end, the Sanders Family has endeared themselves by revealing their weaknesses and allowing us to share in their triumphs.
at 11 am. A Rocktastic Funkadelic will be presented on July 10 and 11, and Foodie and the Beast is scheduled for July 24 and 25. For more information call 304.291.4117. For any other questions and to view future updates please visit wvpublictheatre.org.
Area Organizations Offer Academic Summer Camps Are your children interested in STEM programming? Two local organizations are offering summer camps. See their websites for more information. Learning Options, Inc. is accepting registrations for its academic enrichment summer camps. Visit LearningOptionsInc.org for more information and to register. Its facility is located in Fairmont next to East Marion Park Wave Pool. Classes are designed for age groups 6–9 and 9–14.
Stemploy, in Morgantown, offers camps that work in teams, solve problems, and actively explore STEM concepts. All camps include the fundamentals of art in the curriculum to engage students, provide relevance, and innovate STEM learning. Camps are geared toward middle school age, but elementary age or high school age are welcome! Visit stemploy.com/stem-for-life for more information. 25
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Calendar of Events Month of July | Christmas in July Celebrating Christmas in July throughout the month, by highlighting our Christmas products and featuring a 20% discount on Christmas sales of $30 or more. West Virginia Heritage Crafts, Inc. is a craft co-op featuring handcrafted items by WV artisans with CCC Museum on-site in a historic fourroom school. Exit 115 off I-79. Also, we are a drop-off spot for the Connecting Link back to school backpack program; all items must be collected by July 31. List of items will be available on our facebook page, WestVirginiaHeritageCrafts 28
July 2 | David D Band Clarksburg Music in the Park Series. Other/ Country/Blues. Clarksburg Amphitheater, Veteran’s Park. Free admission. 7–8:30 pm. Visit clarksburgamp.com for more information July 2 | The Masons Bridgeport Summer Concert in the Park Series. Foot-tappin’ Americana-folksy blues with just a bit of traditional country and bluegrass. Bridgeport City Park. Bring your chair, blanket, and join us for the fun. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission. 7 pm. All concerts are subject to weather
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July 4 | Halftime String Band Chestnut Ridge Park Concert Series. The Halftime String Band has entertained audiences throughout the Appalachian region with their unique blend of acoustic Americana music. For more information, call 304.594.1773 or visit chestnutridgepark.com July 4 (every Saturday in July) | Myths of the Mountains at Fort New Salem A lamplight guided tour of Fort New Salem in the evening. Guests visit select multiple cabins led by period-dressed guides with the cabins housing a story teller who spins tales of Appalachia. General Admission $7 Children 10 and under admitted free with paying adult. Fort New Salem Rd, Salem July 5 (every Sunday) | MAC & CHEEZ Improv Group Learn how to play again with the MAC & CHEEZ Players, Monongalia Arts Center’s community-based, open improvisation troupe. The MAC & CHEEZ Players meet every Sunday from 1–3 pm at MAC. Participation is open to the public, and no experience is necessary. Monongalia Arts Center, High Street, Morgantown. monartscenter.com, 304.292.3325
evenings from 6:30–8:30 pm at Monongalia Arts Center. MACglee performs in a variety of music styles and hosts a spring and holiday choral concert at MAC. MACglee welcomes new participants, and interested singers are invited to join in this select choral ensemble. All new singers must audition, and questions and interest in auditioning may be directed to MACglee Music Director Ken Godwin at 304.599.2431. July 8–12 | A Grand Night for Singing West Virginia Public Theatre. Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. WVU College of Creative Arts. For tickets, call 1.800.838.3006; choose option 1 July 9 | Mahajibee Blues Concert BOPARC Summer Concerts. “Despite their playful, laid back attitude, these blue-collar Steel City natives are a hot five-piece band that will get audiences out of their seats with an original blend of rough and tough rhythm & blues music.” Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, Morgantown. 7pm
July 6 | Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Extend your Independence Day celebrations with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra directed by Maestro Andre Raphel. Free event followed by fireworks. Clarksburg Veteran’s Park Ampitheater. 7:30 pm. For more info contact City Parks of Clarksburg at 304.624.1655 (see related article on page 7)
July 9 | The Recipe Clarksburg Music in the Park Series. “In the “Family and Friends” spirit of The Grateful Dead, Delaney and Bonnie and Willie Nelson comes one of the most original and refreshing bands on the roots-rock / jamband scene today.” Jambase. Clarksburg Amphitheater, Veteran’s Park. Free admission. 7–8:30 pm. Visit clarksburgamp.com for more information
July 7 (most Tuesdays) | Open Life Drawing MAC hosts a two-hour, uninstructed weekly life drawing session with a live model on most Tuesdays from 7–9 pm. Participants may not be younger than 18 years of age. Easels are provided. $10. Walk-ins are welcome, although we recommend calling ahead to confirm space availability. Monongalia Arts Center, High Street, Morgantown. monartscenter.com, 304.292.3325
July 10 | Jim Dunn Memorial Scholarship Twilight 5-Miler 5-Mile Run Course and 2-Mile Walk. Runners will be staged at the Wharf Street Parking Garage in the Wharf District, Morgantown, near Oliverio’s Restaurant. 7 pm. $30 before July 8 and $35 day of event. FREE PARKING at the Wharf Street Parking Garage donated by Morgantown Parking Authority. Limited exit during awards ceremonies from 8 to 10 pm
July 8 (every Wednesday) | MACglee The MACglee choral ensemble is a group of adults who love to sing and perform. The group’s rehearsals are held Wednesday
July 10 and 11 | Benedum Festival Incorporates an Oil & Gas Expo. In addition to booths, expo participants will submit fiveman teams–their “Roughnecks,”–to compete against teams in challenges such as archery
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tag, sled pull, tug-o-war, mechanical bull competition and more. Talent contest open to all middle and high school students of Harrison County, as well as traditional games, fireworks, live music, food and craft vendors, Pet Parade, 5K Run, fishing derby, chicken roast, children’s activities and car show. Bridgeport City Park, Bridgeport. Free admission. For more information, visit bridgeportbenedumfestival.com July 11 | 19th Annual Challenger 5K Run/Walk Benefits the Bridgeport Challenger Division of Little League, in which children with physical and mental disabilities are given the opportunity to experience the thrill of athletic competition. Starts and finishes at Bridgeport High School track. For more information, contact Jack Spatafore at Bridgeport Physical Therapy, 304.842.3137 July 11 | West Virginia Botanic Garden Nature Photography Workshop Learn how to use simple settings your camera, get compositional tips, and see creatively in a variety of natural settings. Beginner and intermediate photographers welcome. 10 am–1 pm. $15 for WVBG members; $20 for non-members. Meet at the Botanic Garden at 1061 Tyrone Road. For more information, visit wvbg.org July 11 | Hillbilly Gypsies Chestnut Ridge Park Concert Series. The Hillbilly Gypsies have been making and performing their own brand of old time bluegrass and original mountain music for over a decade. For more information, call 304.594.1773 or visit chestnutridgepark.com July 11 | KIDZ BOP Make some Noise Tour Clarksburg Amphitheater, Veteran’s Park. Gates open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. This is a ticketed event. For tickets or more info visit www.clarksburgamp.com July 11 & 12 | 14th Annual Johnnie Johnson Blues and Jazz Festival Celebrate the “Father of Rock ‘n Roll” during the Johnnie Johnson Blues & Jazz Festival at Palatine Park. Fairmont. For more information, visit johnniejohnsonbluesandjazz.com/ festival. Also see related story in the MayJune 2015 issue of Three Cities, pages 20 and 21, threecitieswv.com
July 14 and August 11 | Literary Writing Workshop Are you a writer? Join the monthly MAC Literary Writing Workshop. The workshop is open to the public and all genres and approaches to creative writing, and it is the perfect opportunity for new or veteran writers to share selections from their work, receive feedback, and analyze other group members’ selections through thoughtful and critical discussion. The workshop is led by Morgantown native, Howard Parsons, who has an MFA in fiction from The New School in New York. The workshop is held on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30–8 pm at MAC. Monongalia Arts Center, High Street, Morgantown. monartscenter.com, 304.292.3325 July 14 | Steel Away Concert BOPARC Summer Concerts. Steel Away is southwest Ohio’s most dynamic steel drum band. Krepps Park, Morgantown. 7 pm July 14–18 | Paw Paw District Fair Fun for the entire family, including children’s activities, entertainment, music, rides, commercial vendors, and a wide variety of food and attractions. Rivesville. $8.00 per person. For more information, visit pawpawfairgrounds.com July 15–19 | Footloose West Virginia Public Theatre. One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical. Metropolitan Theater. For tickets, 1.800.838.3006 and choose option 1 July 16 | Whiskey River Band Clarksburg Music in the Park Series. For over three decades, Whiskey River’s musicians have thrilled audiences all over America playing the music of the legendary southern-rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Clarksburg Amphitheater, Veteran’s Park. Free admission. 7–8:30 pm. Visit clarksburgamp.com for more information July 16 | Dennis McClung Blues Band Bridgeport Summer Concert in the Park Series. Combining powerfully poignant blues and razor-honed guitar with driving cool passion! 31
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Bridgeport City Park. Bring your chair, blanket, and join us for the fun. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission. 7 pm. All concerts are subject to weather. July 16, August 20 (every third Thursday of each month) | Morgantown Poets Morgantown Poets is an informal, not-forprofit, all-volunteer community group that meets from 7–9 pm on the third Thursday of each month at Monongalia Arts Center, providing literary enthusiasts in north-central West Virginia with the opportunity to express themselves, share their work, and network and to connect up-and-coming writers with more established authors. New writers are welcome. There is no admission fee. Monongalia Arts Center, High Street, Morgantown. monartscenter.com, 304.292.3325 July 18 | MedExpress Kids’ Day Free fun for the whole family! From 10 am–2 pm kids will take over the downtown with more than 60 scheduled events. Kids of all ages will learn about safety, play games, receive free goodies from area businesses, make crafts, and play in the giant sand box. Enjoy live entertainment, trolley display, and more. Downtown Morgantown. Information booths and first aid kits located at Dairy Queen (444 High Street) and Citizens Bank (265 High Street). Restrooms will be available at the Morgantown Public Safety Building (300 Spruce Street) and Morgantown Public Library (373 Spruce Street) July 18 | West Virginia Botanic Garden Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk Learn about edible and medicinal wild plants. Walk will focus on four or five wild plants that are abundant in this region. This event is free and open to the public. Meet in the lower parking lot of the Botanic Garden at 1061 Tyrone Road at 10 am. For more information, visit wvbg.org July 18 | Christmas in July Open House The Rotary Club of South Fairmont and the Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau invite all to our Christmas in July Open House on Saturday July 18 from 11 am to 2 pm. Visitors Center, Gateway Connector, Fairmont. Proceeds of which benefit the United Way of Marion County. Reservations are not 32
required. For additional information, contact Mary Jo Thomas at 304.366.2912 Logantown and The Hillbilly Gypsies Bluegrass Concert. Palatine Park, Fairmont. 6 pm. Free and open to the public. Professional and non-profit food vendors on site July 18 | 17th Annual WV Italian Heritage Festival 5K Run The WV Italian Heritage Festival is brightening the 5K! The Clarksburg CVB is proud to present “Glow in the Square” 5K! Join us for the ultimate 5K fun run—a night-time race with glow paint, foam machines, and a live DJ Dance Party! Starting off and ending at Jackson Square parking facility on West Pike Street. For more information and registration visit glowintheparkrun.com/clarksburg2015 July 18 | Jeff Bianchi: Classical Guitar Concert Classical guitarist Jeff Bianchi will play a onehour concert at Monongalia Arts Center. His summer concert program will include works by Dupree d’Angletere, William Lovelady, Jose Luis Merlin, and Heitor Villa-lobos. Admission to the concert is $10, and tickets may be purchased online at www.monartscenter. com/shop, via phone at 304.292.3325, or in person at the MAC Lobby Desk. 8 pm July 18 | Wild Rumpus Chestnut Ridge Park Concert Series. Americana / Stompgrass / Punkgrass. For more information, call 304.594.1773 or visit chestnutridgepark.com July 18 | Soup Camel Heston Farms Summer Concert Series. Soup Camel covers such genres as Eclectic, Blues, Old Timey Blues, Country and Jug bands from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Heston Farms Winery, Fairmont. For more information, visit hestonfarm.com July 19 | West Virginia Botanic Garden Raised Bed Garden Demonstration At 1079 Tyrone Rd. (to the right of WVBG entrance), demonstration of construction of a raised bed. These types of gardens are ideal where in-the-ground gardens are not feasible and also provide easier access to soil and plants. 1–4 pm. Registration required at least one week prior to workshop. For more information, visit wvbg.org
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July 19 | Historic Arts Workshops: Leather Work Learn the ins and outs of fine leather working of the 18th century from a well-known bag maker and leather worker, lying out and hand stitching your 18th century belt bag. Some tools are required. Please bring a brown bag lunch. For more information call 304.363.3030; register online prickettsfort. org/shop. Pricketts Fort Visitor Center. Members, $145; Non-members $155 July 19 | Historic Arts Workshops: Log Construction Learn the basics to log construction. This beginning class will take you through log hewing, notching log selection, tools, tool care, etc. Register online prickettsfort.org/ shop or 304.363.3030. Pricketts Fort. PFMF Members, $150; Non Members, $160. July 20–24 | Arts in the Park Arts in the Park is designed to promote arts exploration and instruction as well as outdoor recreation for school-aged children. Children are grouped according to grade level and age, and will rotate among four diverse classes. Supervised swim sessions are scheduled for afternoons at Krepps Pool, weather permitting. Located in Wiles Hill Community Building. For children entering Grades 1st–7th in Fall 2015. 8:15 am–4:45 pm. $190.00. For more information, call 304.296.8356 July 21 & August 18 (every third Tuesday of each month) | Artist Networking Event Artists of all disciplines are invited to attend Monongalia Arts Center’s Artist Networking Event (ANE), held on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30–7 pm. Great opportunity for artists of all disciplines—visual, literary and performance art—to connect with fellow local artists over refreshments in a relaxed social setting. July 22–26 | MountainFest Motorcycle Rally “MountainFest is the most exciting motorcycle event on the East Coast!” Wild and Wonderful MountainFest is presented by MountainFest, LLC, in cooperation with the Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau, and our many generous sponsors. Proceeds from MountainFest go to non-prof-
it Mylan Park, and the many worthwhile public and private projects underway there. Enjoy musical guests including Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Three Dog Night, Davisson Brothers Band, and much more! Visit wvmountainfest.com for tickets and detailed event information July 22–26 | Smoke on the Mountain West Virginia Public Theatre. Smoke on the Mountain tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family. WVU College of Creative Arts. For tickets: 1.800.838.3006; choose option 1 July 23 | John Henry Clarksburg Music in the Park Series. Clarksburg Amphitheater, Veteran’s Park. Free admission. 7–8:30 pm. Visit clarksburgamp. com for more information July 23 | Salsamba Bridgeport Summer 2015 Concert in the Park Series. Latin Jazz Quintet that fuses authentic Latin-American rhythms with the harmonic and melodic sophistication of contemporary American jazz. Bridgeport City Park. Bring your chair, blanket, and join us for the fun. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission. 7 pm. All concerts are subject to weather July 24 | Happy Birthday, Miss Zelda Celebration! Join Monongalia Arts Center for a celebration of Zelda Fitzgerald’s birthday and a film screening of MAC’s April 23 staged reading of Miss Zelda: Reflections of a Southern Belle. 8 pm. This event is open to the public, with a $5 suggested donation. July 25 | Bluegrass Blues and BBQ Family-friendly event features a corn roast and pork barbeque dinner, set to the tune of local bluegrass and blues musicians. Admission is $10 per adult, kids under 12 are $5 each, and kids under 2 are free! Proceeds benefit the Morgantown Chapter #35 Order of the Eastern Star, a local charitable organization. 2–6 pm. Shriner’s Drive, Morgantown, in between the Pierpont (Venture Drive) Mc33
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Donald’s and IHOP. Follow the road leading past the IHOP. Pavilion is down the hill and to the right. July 25 | LoganTown Chestnut Ridge Park Concert Series. LoganTown is a bluegrass band based in Morgantown that strives to provide true bluegrass music through traditional standards, contemporary favorites, and a growing number of originals. For more information, call 304.594.1773 or visit chestnutridgepark.com July 25 | Ryan Cain & the Ables Community Outreach. Palatine Park, Fairmont. 7 pm. Free and open to the public. Professional and non-profit food vendors on site. July 26 | European Concept of the American Indian and Catlin’s Restoration Pricketts Fort Lecture Series. Many European artists included figure of American Indians in their paintings of various 18th century wars on this continent, frequently casting them in the guise of the ‘noble savage.’ George Caitlin, however, documented the Indians as he found them. Marian J Hollinger is an art historian whose specialties range from the 13th to the early 20th century. She currently teaches in the FSU Art Department and the Folk Life Center. July 28–August 1 | Mon County Fair Mark your calendars for another year of great family fun, food, games, and live entertainment! Mylan Park, Morgantown. Check out the full schedule of great events and keep checking back for updates as we add more great events and attractions! Visit moncountyfair.org for information July 29–August 2 | Beauty and the Beast West Virginia Public Theatre. The Academy Award-winning animated film comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale. The stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. Metropolitan Theatre. For tickets: 1.800.838.3006; choose option 1 July 30 | Johnny Cochran & the Trailblazers Clarksburg Music in the Park Series. Country 34
and Bluegrass, Other. Clarksburg Amphitheater, Veteran’s Park. Free admission. 7–8:30 pm. Visit clarksburgamp.com for more information July 30 | South Mountain Soul Bridgeport Summer Concert in the Park Series. Southern rock and soul. Performs original material as well as just about any genre of popular cover music. Bridgeport City Park. Bring your chair, blanket, and join us for the fun. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission. 7 pm. All concerts are subject to weather July 30–August 1 | 19th Annual West Virginia Blackberry Festival Three-day food festival has lots of wonderful blackberry dishes & other foods, arts & crafts, pro wrestling, 5K run, fireworks, games, and plenty of other free entertainment. Clarksburg City Park, Nutter Fort. wvblackberry.com July 31 | Mon River Big Band Free Friday Night Concert Series. North Central West Virginia’s premier Big Band, directed by Mike Roberts, performs swing, Jazz, and big band music. Prickett’s Fort State Park Amphitheater. Free and open to the public. 7 pm August 1 | Marv Ashby & High Octane Chestnut Ridge Park Concert Series. Both traditional and contemporary bluegrass genres are showcased during High Octane performances. High Octane features Mary’s aggressive flatpicking style and straight-ahead vocal arrangements. For more information, call 304.594.1773 or visit chestnutridgepark.com August 3–8 | Mannington District Fair 83rd annual Mannington District Fair. Hough Park, Mannington. $6.00, children 11 & under free. 304.986.2155. manningtondistrictfair.org August 6 | Wyatt Turner Bridgeport Summer Concert in the Park Series. Wyatt Turner might be the first country artist to have launched his career on a social-networking website. Bridgeport City Park. Bring your chair, blanket, and join us for the fun. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission. 7 pm. All concerts are subject to weather
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August 7 | Fairmont First Fridays Arts series featuring live music and a familyfriendly, street fair atmosphere on Veterans Square Plaza, Adams Street. Presented by Main Street Fairmont, the fun takes place from 5 to 9 pm on the first Friday of each month from May through September (with a break of July 4). August 7 | Jason Hall Free Friday Night Concert Series. Come join us for an evening of entertainment by Jason Hall at the Prickett’s Fort State Park Amphitheater. Free admission. 7 pm August 7–9 | Jesus Fest Faith-based festival on Main Street in Downtown Clarksburg. Free to general public. Lots of food, free movies, music, speakers, entertainment, and children’s activities. August 7–9 | Dulcimer Festival at Fort New Salem Hands-on music workshops during the day for all levels of players. General guided tours as well as live demonstrations of blacksmithing, basket making, wood working and more! Concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings. Food vendor on Saturday serving pulled pork barbeque. Other vendors will be available throughout the weekend to sell dulcimers and supplies. The Fort New Salem Visitor Center & Gift Shop will also be open. $7 per day August 8 | Roosevelt Run-5K Run/Walk This is a time course through Arthurdale’s beautiful historic district that is still dotted with original homestead houses. Wear your best 1930’s garb like aprons, hats, & ties to fit with the antique cars parked in the driveways. Pre-registration of $20 includes a tee-shirt, but after 7/19 the fee will be $25. Go to rooseveltrun.wordpress.com or call Arthurdale Heritage at 304.864.3959 for information August 8 | All American Family Festival Festival begins with a 5K timed Run/Walk along the Caperton Trail at 9 am. Registration begins at 7:30 am. Little Duckling Fun Run for children 12 and under begins with registration at 11 am. Run begins at 12:30 pm. Each child registered receives a duck baseball cap. Festival is a carnival atmosphere open from 11
am to 4 pm. Free family events all afternoon include pony rides, splash beach zone, Mermaid makeovers, Mr. Twister balloons, Ms. Teacup face painting, bounce house, games & prizes, petting zoo, giant bubbles, live music, and much more! Visit our website to register: allamericanfamilyfestival.weebly.com August 8 | West Virginia Botanic Garden Insect Walk Join West Virginia Division of Natural Resources wildlife diversity biologist as we go in search of winged wonders. Learn to identify butterflies at the butterfly garden and watch for other jewels of the sky as we walk the reservoir trail. This walk is dependent upon warm dry weather. Free and open to the public. Meet in the lower parking lot of the Botanic Garden at 1061 Tyrone Road at 10:30 am. For more information, visit wvbg.org August 8 | Motown Mac N’ Cheese Cook-Off Want to know which of Morgantown’s finest restaurants reigns supreme? Join us for the 2nd Annual Motown Mac N’ Cheese Cook-off at the Marketplace Pavilion! Taste the best professional and hometown cooks have to offer. 2–5 pm. Find the latest on our competitors, vendors, entertainment, and tickets by visiting motownmacncheese.com August 8 | Intent, The Road Dawgs, and Shadrach Rock Concert. Palatine Park, Fairmont. 4 pm. Free and open to the public. Professional and non-profit food vendors will be on site August 8 | Rachel Burge & Blue Dawning Chestnut Ridge Concert Series. Primarily a contemporary style of bluegrass similar to band-leader Rachel Burge’s solo album, “Don’t You Worry About Me,” but also includes a good variety of traditional standards. For more information, call 304.594.1773 or visit chestnutridgepark.com August 13 | The Grey Agents Bridgeport Summer Concert in the Park Series. Original rock from West Virginia influenced by Tom Petty, REM, Elvis Costello, and The Beatles with a Hammond organ and big harmony vocals. Bridgeport City Park. Bring your chair, blanket, and join us for the 35
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fun. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission. 7 pm. All concerts are subject to weather August 14 | Black Horse Free Friday Night Concert Series. Black Horse concentrates solely on the classics of country music. Prickett’s Fort State Park Amphitheater. 7 pm. Free to the public. August 15 | Mountainaires Barbershop Chorus Show Annual show, also featuring the award-winning quartet, BSQ (also sang in 2013 show). Music for all ages including Stephen Foster’s “I Dream of Jeannie” and a “Rock and Roll Medley.” Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown. 7 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and minors and can be purchased from a chorus member, Fawley’s Music Store in Sabraton, or by calling 304.290.9993. For more information, visit themountainaires.com August 15 | The Soul Miners Heston Farms Summer Concert Series. Vintage soul music of the 1960s and 70s. The Soul Miners never grow tired of playing songs by artists who inspire them to be better musicians including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, Wilson Pickett, and Michael Jackson. Heston Farms Winery, Fairmont. For more information, visit hestonfarm.com August 22 | West Virginia Botanic Garden Wildflower Walk With local naturalist, we will explore the plethora of summer wildflowers found around the reservoir basin. A wildflower book is helpful. Free and open to the public. Meet in the lower parking lot of the Botanic Garden at 1061 Tyrone Road at 10 am. For more information, visit wvbg.org August 22 | Heat in the Hills Chili Cook-Off ICS sanctioned event. Proceeds to benefit Empty Bowls Monongalia. Camp Muffly, Morgantown. 11 am. (see related article on page 7) August 22 | WV Pop Con Convention The West Virginia Popular Culture Convention 36
(also known as WVPOP) is a convention spanning many of today’s most popular entertainment elements. Includes Exhibitors, Creators, and Panels on the latest and greatest of Comics, Movies/TV, Toys, Anime, Manga, and Games. Mylan Park, Morgantown. 11 am August 28 | Border Ride Free Friday Night Concert Series. Progressive bluegrass band known for its vocal harmonies and tight instrumentation. Pulling influences from a wide range of genres, the band crafts a unique musical experience that caters to a wide audience. Free to the public. Pricketts Fort State Park Amphitheater. 7 pm August 29 | 27th Annual WVIHF National Pasta Cookoff Pre-WV Italian Heritage Festival event, open to amateur and professional cooks. Entertainment, hot pepper eating contest, and other activities take place throughout the day. Jackson Square, Clarksburg. Cook time 8 am; taste time 12 noon. For more information, visit wvihf.com August 29 | Slide the City We are bringing 1,000 feet of slick vinyl to brighten your city streets. There will be live music, food, drinks, water, and of course the biggest slip and slide ever to hit asphalt. A portion of the proceeds benefit Rosenbaum House. Mylan Park, Morgantown. 11 am. For information and registration, visit slidethecity.com August 29 | Crossroads Jazz Festival Numerous musicians perform at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park and other downtown Morgantown venues. 2:30 pm into the evening. See detailed lineup on page 26 August 29 | Connector Arts Festival Phil Wiseman, Soup Camel Music, and The Brothers Short Band with Greg Short. Palatine Park, Fairmont. 3 pm. Free and open to the public. Professional and non-profit food vendors will be on site August 29 | 2015 Bluegrass Festival Chestnut Ridge Park Concert Series. Bluegrass festival featuring Rachel Burge & Blue Dawning, Halftime String Band, Circa Blue, Dog & Gun, and Logantown. For more information, call 304.594.1773 or visit chestnutridgepark.com