Contemporary Youth Arts Company was founded in 1995 by Dan and Penny Kehde and a group of artistic young people to provide teenagers in the greater Charleston area hands-on access to the performing arts in a drug free environment. Composer Mark Scarpelli joined the organization soon afterward, composing original scores and becoming acting music director for nearly 200 performances. Since its inception, CYAC has produced over 500 main stage performances and toured many social action plays. This season it will perform seven productions including premiers of three new plays.

Tickets: $6 students/seniors, $10 adults. Tickets available at the WVSU box office 342-6522
Date: 2013-06-20

Showtimes are June 20, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., June 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., June 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and June 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Written by Gregory Boyd and Frank Wildhorn, with lyrics by Jack Murphy and music by Wildhorn, the musical centers on the American Civil War, with the musical numbers portraying the war through Union, Confederate, and slave viewpoints.

Tickets for all performances will be available at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre, 411 Tennessee Avenue, starting Monday June 10 through Wednesday June 19. Box office hours will be Monday through Saturday 9:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased by calling (304) 342-9312 during Box Office Hours. On show days, tickets will be available 1 hour prior to showtime in the lobby of the Culture Center. All tickets are $20 General Admission for all performances except June 20th. A limited number of free tickets for the June 20th performance will be available at the Guild Theatre Box Office and on a first come, first serve basis in the Culture Center lobby on the day of performance.

The Charleston Light Opera Guild’s production of The Civil War is sponsored by the West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the Amercian Civil War Commission and Mrs. Alex Schoenbaum.

Start Date: 2013-06-20
End Date: 2013-06-23

Ave, Regina! (That’s “Hail the Queen” in Latin, y’all.) We hope you’re prepared for the drag event of the summer. It’s much more than just a pageant, it’s the biggest show of the year!

Featuring performances by your 2012 Miss & Mr. Pride of West Virginia, Aubree Ryann and Ronnie Lawson, along with a glorious array of special guests and your hostess for the evening, the inestimable Miss Tajma Hall. Plus an opening number you’ll be talking about for months.

We already have a dazzling mix of contestants ready to fight for the crowns. You’ll be sure to witness some spectacular talent on display. You’re not going to want to miss out on this one.

Date: 2013-06-01

Dubbed the “Let’s Move Outside and Play,” this is a free event that features several activities that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The event will kick off with the dedication of the park’s new playground at 9 in the morning, followed by hip hop Tec-style dancing, yoga, and zumba.

Magic Island is open from daylight until dusk.

Born in September 10, 1887 in Keyser, WV, John Frede Matheus, is known for his short stories, poetry, and plays that centers on characters and themes relevant to African-Americans. It was during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920′s that he was most active in his writing, winning first prize for his short stories “Fog” and “Swamp Moccasin,” in 1925 and 1926 respectively.

Joining the Kanawha Players on the stage is Professors Carol Taylor-Johnson, a scholar on Matheus’ works.

Light refreshments will be served. For more information about the event, please call (304) 343-7529.

Dress rentals range from $20 to $50 per night, with the condition that the dress must be returned in the same condition as it was lent out. Fees will be charged if stains are found. Dresses for sale costs less than $100. If you’re worrying about the quality of the dresses you’ll be getting for these prices, don’t worry as Danae makes sure that she only stocks dresses that she would personally wear. She also has dresses in a broad range of sizes (from 00 to 32), to ensure that every girl can dress up, no matter their size or shape.

Not only is Danae helping girls by providing budget-friendly dress options, she’s also donating a portion of what she earn in the business to several backpack programs across West Virginia, which provides food, clothing, toiletries, and school supplies to children who cannot afford them.

For inquiries about dress rentals or purchases, or even if you’re keen to donate dresses, you can reach Danae at (304) 415-5937 or frompaupertoprincess@aol.com. You can also check out some of From Pauper to Princess dresses at frompaupertoprincess.webs.com.

This is a family friendly tournament and features The King Kat Kid’s Fishing Rodeo. The rodeo is free for youngsters 12 and under with prizes in every category.

Start Date: 2013-06-14
End Date: 2013-06-15

This year, the CCBB has partnered with HospiceCare as its charity of choice. HospiceCare provides quality hospice and palliative care, consulting and education, as well as bereavement services for terminally ill people, their families and the community throughout 16 counties across central West Virginia.

Many of us have been touched by the services HospiceCare provides and feel this is a great charity to give back to in 2013.

Start Date: 2013-06-13
End Date: 2013-06-15