The Charleston Stage Company has finally announced the cast of their season opening production of William Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Playing Proteus and Valentine are Jeff Bukovinsky and Brian Roller respectively. Other members of the cast include Tim Mace as Lance, Mandy Petry as Speed, Courtney Flint as Julia, Suzanne Lawrence as Silvia, Greg Morris as The Duke of Milan, Kate Morris as Lucetta, Joe Wallace as Sir Eglamour, Dan Heyman as Antonio, Emily Dunn as Ursula and introducing “Abbie” in the role of Crab.
K.C. Bragg directs the …

The Charleston Chamber Music Society kicks off their 68th season Saturday, October 3rd at 7p.m. with the Garth Newel Piano Quartet performing intimate and impassioned music by Johannes Brahms and Gabriel Fauré. The concert takes place at Christ Church United Methodist, on the corner of Quarrier and Morris Streets, Charleston, West Virginia.
The Garth Newel Piano Quartet is known for high-energy performances and virtuosity, in concerts that are informal, conversational, and even interactive.
As artists-in-residence at Garth Newel Music Center in Virginia, one of the premiere and most active chamber music organizations …

This September, Charleston will play host to two musical giants: the band Foreigner and country singer Jason Aldean.
On September 24, Jason Aldean will perform at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium at the Civic Center. Charleston is just one stop of Aldean’s Wide Open 2009 tour, which takes him all around the United States. Tickets start at $23.50, and can be purchashed online through Ticketmaster.com.
Foreigner is also on tour, and the concert in Charleston will be at the Maier Foundation Performance Hall on September 25. The legendary band will be perform …

The East End Family Resource Center is holding the grand opening of their Senior Programs at their Roosevelt Neighborhood Center on Ruffner Avenue.
Event starts with a tour of the facility at 10 am, followed by a ribbon cutting & luncheon at noon.
For more information and registration, contact Beth Kerns at (304) 344-1656 and (304) 344-1657.

Title: OctoberfestLocation: Chestnut Street – Spring HillDescription: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join us for a day of shopping, entertainment, and good food!
Arts & Crafts Booths & Flea Market Vendor welcome.
To register for a space, contact:
South Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau at (304) 746-5552.Date: 2009-10-03

Title: Express Employment Professionals presents: “Leadership in Turbulent Times: Strategies for Surviving an Economic Downtown” by Jack Smalley, SPHRLocation: The Walker Theater Entrance, Clay Center (304) 746-8888Description: Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Walker Theater Entrance, Clay Center
Continental Breakfast served at 7:30 a.m.Date: 2009-09-29

Title: South Charleston Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Hosted by: Thomas Memorial HospitalLocation: South Charleston Chamber of Commerce (304) 744-0051Description: Thursday, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thomas Memorial Medical Office Pavilion
Join us for an evening of networking, food, and fun!Date: 2009-09-24

Title: South Charleston Chamber of Commerce Lunchbox Workshop Social Networking 101Location: South Charleston Public Library (304) 744-0051Description:
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. South Charleston Public Library $20. Chamber Members; $25 Non-Members; Lunch included
For more information or to register, contact:
South Charleston Chamber of Commerce (304) 744-0051 or soccoc@wvdsl.net
Date: 2009-09-23

Title: FASTSIGNS 15th Anniversary Open HouseLocation: 5137 MacCorkle Ave., South Charleston, WV (304) 766-0051Description: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
South Charleston Public Library
$20 Chamber Members; $25 Non-Members; Lunch included
For more information or to register, contact:
South Charleston Chamber of Commerce (304) 744-0051 Date: 2009-09-23

Title: Belgian Exhibit Grand OpeningLocation: 313 D Street, South Charleston (304) 744-9711Description: 3:00 p.m. ~ Free Movie & Snacks
5:00 p.m. ~ Grand Opening
The public is invited to attend an open house for the new exhibit at the South Charleston Museum, “Belgian Glass Workers and the Founding of South Charleston.” This exhibit was designed and created by Stan Bumgardner.Date: 2009-09-12