Title: FestivALL Catfish displayLocation: Brawley Walkway 170 Summers St Charleston, WV, 25301Link out: Click hereDescription: Charleston artist Naomi Bays presents a display of the painted catfish forms that are FestivALL totems. They have been painted by artists, civic groups and just plain folks. Want to paint a catfish? Be on the look out for your chance to win a catfish to decorate.
Start Date: 2009-06-27End Date: 2009-06-28

Title: FestivALELocation: Charleston’s CaféLink out: Click hereDescription: FestivALE- Where the Thirsty Go to Experience Liquid Art…
Festivall goers shouldn’t have to put the art and festivities on hold while they cool off within one of Charleston’s many cafés and bars. Look for a bar or café displaying the FestivALE banner. These participating venues will offer you a specially priced craft-made or artisanal beer from tap or bottle. Many venues also display artwork from area artisans.
Experience the Brewer’s art from a glass!
Start Date: 2009-06-23End Date: 2009-06-28

Title: River QueenLocation: Haddad Riverfront Park 600 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV, 25301Link out: Click hereDescription: On Friday evening, June 26, and Saturday afternoon, June 27 only, the River Queen will serve as a Free \”River Taxi\” ferrying folks from Haddad Riverfront Park to The University of Charleston. See \”River Taxi\” on this schedule for exact times.To disembark at U of C, you have or be willing to purchase a ticket to Blues, Brews & BBQ (Friday night) or Wine & All That Jazz (Saturday). Check schedule for …

Title: Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost ToysLocation: Municipal Auditorium 224 Virginia St E Charleston, WVLink out: Click hereDescription: A Live interactive adventure that leads Dora, our Latina heroine, Boots the monkey, and all their friends on a fun-filled journey in \”Search for the City of Lost Toys\”. Through problem solving using numbers, language and reasoning, and with the help of the young audience, Dora is reunited with her teddy bear. Dora leads the audience by using Spanish phrases, which help them forge ahead. The show …

Title: Mountain State Art & Craft FairLocation: P O Box 389 Ripley, WV 25271Link out: Click hereDescription: Mountain State Art & Craft Fair July 2-4, 2009 from 9:00am-7:00pm Come and experience a fresh look at the finest in traditional and West Virginia heritage art! Woodworking, candle making, leather craft, weaving, quilting, fine art, blacksmiths, metal sculpture, jewelry, soap making, shingle splitting, folk art and more! More than 100 of the Appalachian region\’s best artisans will be on hand to sell and demonstrate a wide variety of artisan products ranging …

Ford is an Advertising Executive for The State Journal- WV’s only statewide business journal.

Come and celebrate as we witness Charleston City becomes a work of art. FestivALL is a summer-long festival, showcasing Charleston and West Virginian artists’ vast array of artworks. Relish this thrilling moment and enjoy a day filled with arts, food and music from June 21 – 25. Witness musical performances from Booker T & The MGs, “Back Home Again”(Dreaming of Charleston), and many more. For more info on schedules and performances please visit http://www.festivallcharleston.com/.
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Prepare yourself for a ten-day multi-arts festival, featuring the arts of Charleston and West Virginian artists and arts organizations.
With activities ranging from exhibitions, concerts, dance, music, art and theater performances, there’s something for everybody at the Charleston FestivALL. Scores of pre-FestivALL events have been happening around the city since May, but the FestivALL proper will formally start with an opening ceremony on June 19 at the Haddad Riverfront Park at 6pm.
Highlights of the FestivALL include Booker T & The MG’s with special guest Eddie Floyd headline a Stax 50th …

Stressed and overworked? Treat yourself to a relaxing spa session at the Spa Bliss Day Spa. Highly qualified specialists will soothe away the tension and stress from your muscles, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to face the challenges of everyday life.
There are several spa services you can avail of, depending on your preference. You can choose from a number of massages, with different durations (15 to 90 minutes) and various degrees of strokes (ranging from mild to hard). There are also foot and hand therapy available, as well as …

Amanda Ream is an attorney for the law firm of Lewis Glasser Casey and Rollins, in downtown Charleston.