Articles Archive for July 2010
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Title: Blondie and the B-52s at the Clay CenterLocation: One Clay Square Charleston, WV 25301 304-561-3570Link out: Click hereDescription: Iconic ’70s rock band Blondie and perennial college party band the B-52s might be coming to the Clay Center in Charleston on Aug. 24.
The information was obtained through concert information resource Pollstar and confirmed through Blondie’s Web site, but both listings have since been removed.
The B-52s emerged as a “new wave” band in the mid-1970s with quirky songs like “Rock Lobster.” They gradually built an audience through college radio and the …
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Title: Valley Heritage TourLocation: Lee St E & Capitol St Charleston, WV 25301Link out: Click hereDescription: The annual Valley Heritage Tour of Charleston, presented by the West Virginia Center for African-American Art and Culture, will have departures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Lee Street Triangle on the corner of Capitol and Lee streets.The narrated trolley tour includes historic and cultural landmarks such as the Craik-Patton House, old Malden historic district, historic East End, downtown Village District, historic Shrewsbury Street District (Garnet High School), Harden-Gilmore Home …
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Title: George RobertsonLocation: Taylor Books 226 Capitol St. Charleston, WV 304-342-1461Link out: Click hereDescription: Taylor’s on Capitol Street in Charleston on Aug. 6 from 730-930PM 2010.
George Robertson performs rock, rockabilly, boogie blues, folk rock, rock & roll, country rock and classic country mixed with originals straight from the heart. He likes to lay out a sultry, fat, clear sound similar to those of the Sun Studio musicians in Memphis. He can play hours of contrasting originals that capture moods and feelings or just let it out! Many of the …
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Title: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder with Special Guest Sara and Sean Watkins (of Nickel Creek)Location: Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia One Clay Square Charleston, WV 25301 304-561-3570Link out: Click hereDescription: A new company is emerging in Charleston, bringing excitement and a new batch of music to the area. The company is called Cardinal Productions and aims to bring a series of nationally known acts to Charleston. The company’s founders are Nathaniel Smalley and Damon Cater. Smalley graduated this spring from WV Wesleyan College with …
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Title: Roots to BootsLocation: 1033 Quarrier Street, Suite 505 Charleston WV 25301Link out: Click hereDescription: Friday, July 30, John Lilly, Sasha Colette and Jonathan Glen Wood will do a two-and-a-half hours, one great night of Americana and country roots music.Date: 2010-07-30
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Title: Starlight Storytime Location: 123 Capitol St. Charleston, WV 25301 (304)343-4646Link out: Click hereDescription: At 6:00pm we’ll sing, dance and share some wonderful bedtime stories. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed toys to the program. Ages 3 – 5 & caregivers.Date: 2010-08-18
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Title: Wednesday Morning KnittersLocation: 602 4th St. St. Albans, WV 25177 (304)722-4244Link out: Click hereDescription: For beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist or teach you. Adults. At 10:30 amDate: 2010-08-11
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Title: Kindergarten, Here We Come!Location: 123 Capitol St. Charleston, WV 25301 (304)343-4646Link out: Click hereDescription: Get ready, get set, because kindergarten, here we come! At 11:00 am we’ll have lots of fun doing activities that will get you ready for your first day of kindergarten.Date: 2010-08-07
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Feature film Escribitionist will be screened at the Empty Glass on July 18 at 10pm. This is just one stop for of the Huntington filmmaker’s nationwide tour.
Escribitionist tells the story of Josh Thomson, a writer who shares every detail of his daily life on his blog. His bare-all style costs Josh his job and throws his life into a downward spiral. Josh must rely on an obsessive fan named Claire and a cast of unusual characters to help him get back on his feet.
David Smith, a Huntington native, has spent …
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Title: Didgeridoo Down UnderLocation: Kanawha County Public Library – Main Branch 23 Capitol Street Charleston, WV 25301Link out: Click hereDescription: On Friday at 2 pm.
G’day mates! The best way to describe Didgeridoo Down Under is a high-energy, Australia-themed program that combines music, art, puppetry, comedy, environmental education and audience participation. Come ready for a great time! Date: 2010-07-16
