Charleston’s annual West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show has seen upwards of 15,000 attendees every year, and keeps on growing. This year’s show opening 20th January will be a three-day event that will feature more than 230 outfitters and outdoor-equipment vendors.
Now in its 26th year, the show draws attendees from throughout the Kanawha Valley and much of southern West Virginia. Jarrell said that if always-unpredictable January weather is bad, attendance show suffers a little, but not much. In good weather, crows jam the Civic Center floor.
Outfitters and vendors are only …

Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney — collectively known as Rascal Flatts, will be performing Thursday at the Charleston Civic Center, along with singers Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes.
They are also promoting their album “Nothing Like This” — which was a No. 1 country album in 2011, sold more than a million copies and spawned three Top 5 hits.
The band also plans to release an album of new material in April 2012.

Title: Blake SheltonLocation: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVLink out: Click hereDescription: Blake Shelton’s Well Lit & Amplified Tour 2012
with special guest Justin Moore & Dia Frampton (From NBC’s The Voice) will be stopping in the Civic Center Coliseum on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:30pm.
Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 10:00am at the Civic Center Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
Prices are $52.50 and $27.75.
Date: 2012-02-10

Title: Ernie Haase & Signature SoundLocation: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVLink out: Click hereDescription: Trinity Communications Presents:
ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND
“The Cathedrals Influenced” Tour will be held at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium February 4, 2012
Tickets are on sale at the Charleston Civic Center Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000 .
Prices are $26.50 in the artist circle, $21.50 in advance for all other seats and the day of …

Title: Advance Auto Parts Monster JamLocation: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVLink out: Click hereDescription: Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
Charleston Civic Center Coliseum
Tickets on sale now at the Charleston Civic Center Box Office or at ticketmaster.com or by calling 1.800.745.3000
Front Row – $50.00 + $1.75 facility fee
Gold Circle – $30.00 + $1.50 facility fee
Remaining seats – $22.00 + $1.50 facliity fee
Children ages 24 months – 12 years are $5.00 in the $22.00 price level
Day of show all …

Title: WV Coal Mining SymposiumLocation: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WVLink out: Click hereDescription: The 2012 WV Mining Symposium will begin on February 1 thru February 3rd at the Charleston Civic Center.Start Date: 2012-02-01End Date: 2012-02-03

Since 1977, members of the Kanawha Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited have worked through the Kanawha County Schools’ Community Education program to conduct a series of “Angling Arts Classes” that teach fly fishing, fly tying and rod building to adults and young people alike.
The next group of classes is scheduled to begin Jan. 19 at Elk Elementary Center, located off Interstate 79′s Mink Shoals exit north of Charleston. A second series will begin in March.
The January schedule includes Krepps’ Beginning Fly Fishing course; a Beginning Fly Tying course taught by …

The West Virginia State Museum will highlight West Virginia’s rich history of glass production in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston. The program is free and open to the public.
The State Museum houses a multitude of glass pieces with the work of more than 175 glass companies and craftsmen. Chief Curator James R. Mitchel will provide a video tour of the collection.
Advance registration for the workshop is not required, but is encouraged. To register, contact Robert Taylor, archives library manager, at …

Chef Robert Wong just can’t seem to get enough of the kitchen. After serving sumptuous meals at the Bridge Road Bistro, he serves meals for the less fortunate in an event he calls “Breaking Bread.”
Every Wednesday night, Chef Wong and his wife Sherri serves complete meals that “provides nutrition and fellowship” at the Christ Church United Methodist on Quarrier Street.
“We’re doing this for folks within the community that could use a helping hand or just want some company. You get a hodgepodge of people who are trying to make …

Title: City National Bank Family Discovery SeriesLocation: Capitol Conference CenterLink out: Click hereDescription: Fascinating Rhythms
January 28, 2012, 11:00 a.m.
BANG! BAM! THONK! Your family will love this explosive concert featuring the always entertaining Lisa Pegher and the WVSO’s percussion section.
Fun activities and instrument petting zoo start at 10 a.m. in the Grand Lobby!
Tickets are just $5 for children $10 for adults!Date: 2012-01-28