Title: Sheryl CrowLocation: Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia One Clay Square Charleston, WV 25301 304-561-3570Link out: Click hereDescription: at 8:00 pm
Bolder and more free-spirited than ever, one of today’s hottest singer-songwriters will take the stage to showcase her many hits like “If It Makes You Happy,” “My Favorite Mistake” and “All I Wanna Do” as well as songs from her latest album 100 Miles From Memphis.
Tickets: $65, $85, $95, $125Date: 2010-09-30

Title: Chick Corea Trio co-presented with Charleston Jazz SeriesLocation: Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia One Clay Square Charleston, WV 25301 304-561-3570Link out: Click hereDescription: at 6:30 pm
Don’t miss an evening of sensational jazz as this talented ensembled of ground-breaking musicians takes the stage.
Corea, a 16-time Grammy award winner and accomplished piano player, has teamed up with bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade to present a concert that is sure to have audiences moving to the tempo of their upbeat sound. Date: …

Title: Jason MrazLocation: Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia One Clay Square Charleston, WV 25301 304-561-3570Link out: Click hereDescription: at 8:00 pm
Spend an evening with this multi-Grammy winning, multi-platinum, consummate live performer. From his earliest days in the coffee shops of San Diego to his recent sold-out performance at the Hollywood Bowl, Mraz’s live show has been critically acclaimed.
Date: 2010-09-20

Title: Lunchtime LecturesLocation: Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia One Clay Square Charleston, WV 25301 304-561-3570Link out: Click hereDescription: Join us for this FREE monthly lecture series featuring community presenters and a wide variety of topics. Programs usually last 40 – 45 minutes.
Fall Flora in the Forest with Betsy Trammell
Wednesday, September 8, 12:15 pm
As summer winds into fall, the forests of West Virginia begin to undergo dramatic changes. Join us as Master
Naturalist Betsy Trammell identifies and discusses wildflowers found during the autumn season. Date: 2010-09-08

Tamarack, the place for all things West Virginia, is holding a series of cooking classes every second Tuesday of the month.
Chef Jamie Henderson and sous chef Roy Lynch will conduct 2-hour classes on Tailgate cooking (September 14), Fall favorites (October 12), How to cook a turkey (November 9) and Sweet treats (December 14). The first hour of the class will be for the lessons, while the 2nd hour for eating and discussion.
Each class cost $25 per person, and will be held at the Conference Center Atrium. The class will …

Title: Shoney’s Old Timers Racers ReunionLocation: 510 MacCorkle Ave SW Shoney’s Restaurant St. Albans, West Virginia 25177 Kanawha County (304)548-6365Link out: Click hereDescription: From 8:00AM – 5:00PM
A reunion of the folks who made Shoney’s drive-in their hang-out in the 50s, 60s & 70s. Of course there may have been a little drag racing involved also. A fun, family day to renew old friendships and make new ones. A chance to show off your cars without being concerned about judging, trophies or entry fees. Dash plaques to the first 150 registrants. …

Title: United Way’s Day of CaringLocation: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301Link out: Click hereDescription: CHARLESTON–United Way’s annual Day of Caring event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15. Day of Caring is a community-wide day of service. Volunteers from area businesses and organizations visit, assist, and complete projects at one of our community’s non-profit agencies or schools. Each agency submits requests for volunteer help on a broad variety of projects ranging from reading to children, repairing and painting agency offices, and planting gardens.
An 11 a.m. rally at the …

Title: Liquidation SaleLocation: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301 (304)345-1500Link out: Click hereDescription: Liquidation Sale
South Hall
Schedule:
Friday 12noon – 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm
Ticket Price – $7.00Start Date: 2010-08-27End Date: 2010-08-29

Do you love homemade fruit jams? Do you wish you know how to make them on your own? For $25, you can learn how to make, process and preserve jams and jellies. Classes will be held on August 27 and 28 from 10 am to 2pm. Fee includes a light lunch.
If fruit preserves are not your thing, sign up for the August 31 class where you can learn how to make healthy appetizers. Football fans are in for a treat as the recipes will feature favorite football tailgate fare. Cost …

Title: Join WVSO for a Free outdoor concert with special guest Ryan HardimanLocation: The Schoenbaum Stage Haddad Riverfront Park Charleston, WVLink out: Click hereDescription: At 8:00 pm the WVSO will perform a free concert on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. on the Schoenbaum Stage at Haddad Riverfront Park. Conducted by WVSO Artistic Director Grant Cooper, this special concert features exciting music loved by audiences everywhere. The WVSO will perform works including selections from John Williams, Rogers and Hart Gershwin and The Beatles; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s …