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Sunday, November 02, 2008
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Mountain Stage |
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Matthew Sweet, The Bridges, TBA |
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Saturday, November 08, 2008
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Frontier Days at Museum in the Park |
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Reenactors will create an encampment and demonstrate different techniques used by settlers to survive and be comfortable in early America. On Saturday, William Hunt will portray the 18th-century mediator and scout, Andrew Montour, and on Sunday Dan Cutler as the famous Shawnee Chief Cornstalk. |
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
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Mountain Stage |
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James McMurtry, Shelby Lynne, Jim Bianco |
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008
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30th anniversary of the Delf Norona Museum |
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Visitors will be given a free special anniversary tee shirt, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing throughout the day while supplies last. |
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Saturday, December 06, 2008
7pm Friday, December 5
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River City Youth Ballet Ensemble: The Snow Queen |
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Celebrate the holidays with River City Youth Ballet in its production of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale “The Snow Queen,” with original choreography set to the music of Sergei Prokofiev. |
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Saturday, December 06, 2008
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10am - 4pm |
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Holiday Open House at WV Independence Hall |
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Ring in the holiday season with a day of activities for the family. Guided tours, children's activities, and story telling and refreshments plus holiday music. |
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Monday, December 29, 2008
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Noon: The Incredible Journey
3:30pm: Mary Poppins
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Free holiday movies at the Cultural Center |
1964's Walt Disney film Mary Poppins with Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke; Rated G; 140 minutes
Walt Disney's 1963 version of The Incredible Journey with Emile Genest, John Drainie, Tommy Tweed, Sandra Scott; Rated G; 80 minutes
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
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7pm |
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2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Gala |
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Entitled “The Dream is Alive,” the gala will feature musical selections by the Appalachian Children’s Chorus, Selina Midkiff, director; Ethel Caffie-Austin of Dunbar, West Virginia’s “First Lady of Gospel Music;” and Gloria Thompson of London, a gifted performer who has been singing since the age of three. |
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
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Experimental Archaeology in Action at Grave Creek Mound |
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Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will present prehistoric pottery making demonstrations entitled “Experimental Archaeology in Action” from 1 - 4 p.m. on three consecutive Sundays beginning January 25. |
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Sunday, February 01, 2009
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1-4pm |
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“Experimental Archaeology in Action” at Grave Creek Mound |
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Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will present prehistoric pottery making demonstrations entitled “Experimental Archaeology in Action” from 1 - 4 p.m. on three consecutive Sundays beginning January 25. |
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
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6:30pm |
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Film: Young Mr. Lincoln |
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The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln with two movies on the big screen on consecutive Wednesdays. Young Mr. Lincoln (1939, 100 minutes, Not Rated) stars Henry Fonda and Ward Bond. |
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Sunday, February 08, 2009
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1-4pm |
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“Experimental Archaeology in Action” at Grave Creek Mound |
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Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will present prehistoric pottery making demonstrations entitled “Experimental Archaeology in Action” from 1 - 4 p.m. on three consecutive Sundays beginning January 25. |
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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6:30pm |
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Film: Abe Lincoln in Illinois |
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The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln with two movies on the big screen on consecutive Wednesdays. Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940, 110 minutes, Not Rated) stars Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart and Ruth Gordon. |
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
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Collegiate Series: Abe Lincoln lecture |
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“Abraham Lincoln in Memory and Remembrance on his 200th Birthday” by Dr. Mark A. Snell, associate professor of history and director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War at Shepherd University |
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Friday, February 20, 2009
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U.S. Postal Service J. R. Clifford Stamp celebration program |
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Guests include Gov. Joe Manchin III and first lady Gayle Manchin, House Speaker Rick Thompson, State Education Superintendent Steve Paine, NAACP Charleston Chapter President Coston Davis, representatives of Clifford’s family, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Male Chorus, Kitty Dooley, former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher and more. First Day issue commemorative stamps can be ordered from the Postal Service during the ceremony. |
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
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7pm |
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African American Arts and Heritage Academy Showcase |
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The showcase will feature faculty and student presentations in the areas of vocal and instrumental music, theater arts, literature and creative writing, dance, culture and history, visual arts and a video/studio recording with highlights of last summer’s academy. |
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Sunday, March 01, 2009
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Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 6pm
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Youth Art Month exhibit at Museum in the Park |
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Entitled "Through a Child’s Eyes," this exhibit features photographs and artwork of Chief Logan State Park by children. |
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Monday, March 02, 2009
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6pm |
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Exhibit opening: Masters of the Juried Exhibition |
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An opening reception to view the exhibit, "Masters of the Juried Exhibition: Chris Dutch, Robin Hammer, Vernon Howell, Susan Poffenbarger," and meet the artists will be held on Monday, March 2, at 6 p.m. |
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
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7pm |
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Collegiate Series: WVU Faculty Voice |
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The recital will include songs from operas, musicals and spirituals. Tunes to be performed include such favorites as “Vissi d’arte” from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini; “Toi! Vous!” “Oui! C’est Moi!” from Manon by Jules Massenet; “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” from State Fair; “Some Enchanted Evening” from South Pacific; “Lord, How Come Me Here” by Eveyln Simpson-Currenton and “Walk Together Children” by Moses Hogan, among others. |
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Saturday, March 07, 2009
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2pm |
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2009 Poetry Out Loud State Finals |
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West Virginia State Finals of the "Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest." Students from 13 schools will compete for the first-place prize of $200 plus an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the national finals on April 26-28. |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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7pm |
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Collegiate Series: West Virginia University Dance Ensemble |
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The concert will feature a variety of dances from a tongue-in-cheek zombie dance with a nod to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” to a modern dance duet exploring the bonds of friendship. There also will be a classical variation from Marius Petipa’s Don Quixote and a take-no-prisoners burn the floor Savion Glover-inspired hoofing dance. |
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Monday, March 16, 2009
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6pm |
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Marble King exhibition reception |
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Visitors can meet Beri Fox, owner and president of the Paden City, W.Va. company, and witness the presentation of a limited edition marble of the world to Governor Joe Manchin III and First Lady Gayle Manchin and Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith of the Division of Culture and History. |
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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7:00 p.m. |
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KYOWVA meeting |
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Program: June Ashworth, "Aunt Mandy" |
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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5:30pm reception
6pm film |
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"Lioness": a documentary film |
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Lioness, a film about a group of female Army support soldiers who were part of the first program in American history to send women into direct ground combat. A reception to meet one of the directors and producers of the film, Daria Sommers, will precede the film. |
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Sunday, March 22, 2009
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2-4pm |
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Archaeology Lab Show-and-Tell |
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Participants will learn how archaeologists use clues such as stone tools, bone, and bits of charcoal to study what life was like for West Virginia’s prehistoric people. The workshop is geared for students in third through sixth grade although visitors of all ages are invited to attend. |
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Opening reception is March 29, 2009, 2-4:00 pm
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26th Annual Marshall County Student Art Show at Grave Creek Mound |
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Competitive exhibit of Artwork by Middle and High School students from Marshall County. Visitors can also vote for “People’s Choice” awards at the opening reception. |
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
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4pm |
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An Afternoon of Song, Stories and Poetry |
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The program, one of the Division’s Women’s History Month events, features womanSong, Mountain Laurel Ensemble, Colleen Anderson and Karen Vuranch. |
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Saturday, April 04, 2009
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Tournament begins at 11am. |
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A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament |
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Sanctioned Marble Tournament sponsored by the West Virginia Marble Shooters Association. Open to children from seven to 14 years of age and all skill levels. Children may not turn 15 before June 10, 2009. |
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
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8:30am - 2:30pm |
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2009 Garden Festival |
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Workshops and exhibitors to help you with your gardens. |
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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7:00 p.m. |
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KYOWVA meeting |
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Program: Sheri Pettit and Don Clark, speakers, "Naming the Baby" |
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
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11:00 a.m. |
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Preston County Historical Society meeting |
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Program: Harvey Smith, speaker, on history of the United Methodist Church in Terra Alta. Lunch of turkey and trimmings; reservations required. |
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 1 - 6pm |
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Living in the Wild at Museum in the Park |
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A nature and wildlife experience with events, activities and displays of native flora and fauna. |
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
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1-4pm |
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Adena Garden Celebration at Grave Creek Mound |
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The prehistoric Adena people were some of the earliest people to grow crops in gardens in what is now West Virginia. They likely grew sunflowers, squash, gourds, pumpkins, and plants similar to wild plants found in the region today. Stop in at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex to plant some sunflowers in containers to take home, and find out more about the plants the Adena might have tended. |
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Friday, May 01, 2009
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5:30pm reception
6pm dinner
7pm Talk by Dr. Mark Snell |
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Blue and Gray Dinner at West Virginia Independence Hall |
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Annual Blue and Gray Reconciliation Dinner at West Virginia Northern Community College Culinary School, located on the corner of Jacob and 17th streets in downtown Wheeling. Talk by Dr. Mark Snell, associate professor of history and director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War at Shepherd University |
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Saturday, May 02, 2009
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10am - 5pm |
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Discover the Arts and Crafts: Split Bottom Woven Stool |
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Instructor Joyce McCain. Students will make a stool originally made in the USA. Stools will be white oak sanded and finish in clear varnish. Students will weave a herring bone pattern for the seat with ½" reed. Class limited to 15 students. |
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Saturday, May 09, 2009
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Berkeley County: Events include Bob O'Connor, speaker, on Abraham Lincoln's law partner Ward Hill Lamon |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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6 - 7:45pm |
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Workshop: Put Your Family’s Memories in a Scrapbook |
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Lynn Barney will focus on how to incorporate family photographs and mementos into scrapbook pages. Session participants will have the opportunity to create their own pages. |
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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7:00 p.m. |
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KYOWVA meeting |
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Program: Rob Thompson, author of Trout's Hill, speaker |
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Friday, May 22, 2009
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Friday 7pm
Saturday 11am
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Vandalia Gathering |
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Three days of West Virginia traditional music, dance and crafts |
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
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1:00 p.m. |
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John Brown sesquicentennial event |
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Program: "Remembering John Brown," 128th anniversary of Frederick Douglass's Storer College address |
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
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6pm |
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Lecture by historian Brian Kesterson |
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Kesterson will discuss his most recent book, The West Virginia National Guard 1898 - 1919. Photographs from his book and items from his personal collection, along with photographs from the State Archives, will be on display during his presentation. |
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 1 - 6pm |
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West Virginia Day at Museum in the Park |
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Historic Encampment with re-enactors, special demonstrations, lectures and activities of West Virginia’s pre-statehood years |
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 21, from 1 - 6 p.m |
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West Virginia Days at Museum in the Park |
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The Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park will celebrate West Virginia Days with an outdoor encampment. |
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
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10:30am - 1pm |
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West Virginia Day celebration at WV Independence Hall |
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Concert, dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Civil War battle flag exhibit, reading of Lincoln's proclamation and more from the original 1863 event. The Governor and First lady will be in attendance and the public is invited. |
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
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George Tyler Moore Center Civil War seminar |
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Program: "Race and Ethnicity in the Civil War," with speakers and tour guides Mark Snell, Ted Alexander, Susannah J. Ural, Thomas Clemens, Laurence Hauptmann, and Christian Keller. Registration and fees required.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
June 26
Bartenieff Fundamentals 4pm – 6pm
June 27
Injury Prevention for the Teacher |
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FestivALL dance workshops |
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Modern dance workshops with instructor Judith Steele. Workshops are open to WV dance companies and school directors, WV advanced or experienced dancers and WV choreographers. Classes are free but there is a limit and advance registration is required. |
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
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2:00 p.m. |
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John Brown sesquicentennial event |
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John Brown walking tour of Charles Town, sponsored by Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society |
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Friday, July 10, 2009
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday - Saturday 10am-4:30pm
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Grave Creek Mound: Ladies Fashion Dolls of the Nineteenth Century |
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Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville has unveiled a new exhibition, "Ladies Fashion Dolls of the Nineteenth Century" by Pete Ballard. The show will remain on display through the end of 2009. |
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
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10am - 6pm |
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Train Day at Museum in the Park |
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The Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park, working in partnership with CSX Corporation, will present “Train Day” on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The day-long, family-oriented event is free and the public is invited to attend. |
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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Sunday, August 02, 2009
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Appalachian String Band Music Festival |
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A five day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and a hymn-sing. |
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Tuesday, August 04, 2009
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6-7:30pm |
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Workshop: Genealogy for Beginners |
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The workshop is for beginners who want to compile their family history, but don’t know where to start, and for family historians who have begun their research using Internet genealogy Web sites, but would like to learn how to locate and use sources other than the Internet. |
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009
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6 - 7:30pm
The library will reopen at 5:45 p.m. for workshop participants only. |
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Workshop: Put Your Family’s Memories in a Scrapbook |
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Local crafstperson Lynn Barney’s workshop will focus on how to incorporate family photographs and mementoes into scrapbook pages. Session participants will have the opportunity to create their own pages. |
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Saturday, September 05, 2009
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Sunday, September 06, 2009
Saturday 4-10:30pm
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Aunt Jennie's Festval at Museum in the Park |
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The Labor Day weekend celebration will include two outdoor concerts on Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. The concerts will be held in the park’s Liz Spurlock Amphitheater, located about one-half mile from the museum. |
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Friday, September 18, 2009
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:00 p.m. Sunday |
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Presentation of "The Anvil" |
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Two-act dramatization of the trial of John Brown written by Julia Davis and first performed in 1961. Tickets required. |
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
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6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
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West Virginia Archives and History Lecture |
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Program: "'His Soul Goes Marching On': The Life and Legacy of John Brown," on John Brown and the new Archives and History online exhibit, with Mary Johnson, speaker |
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009
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7:00 p.m. |
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Kanawha Valley Historical and Preservation Society, Inc. forum |
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Program: Trey Kay's audio documentary "The 1974 Textbook Wars--35 Years Later," accompanied by a traveling exhibit and panel discussion. Panelists include Alice Moore, The Rev. Avis Hill, The Rev. Jim Lewis, Ken Underwood, and Trey Kay. Moderator: Hoppy Kercheval. The society' is offering this free program in conjunction with the West Virginia Humanities Council and West Virginia Public Broadcasting. |
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
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9am - 4pm |
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Second Saturday |
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Museum activities geared for children in preschool through kindergarten, but kids of all ages are invited to attend. |
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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Academic symposium "John Brown Remembered" |
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Plenary session speakers: Dr. David Blight, Dr. Spencer Crew, and Dr. Paul Finkelman. Registration and fees required. |
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
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6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
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John Brown Sesquicentennial Event |
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Program: Brian McGinty, speaker, on John Brown's trial. Following his lecture will be a book signing for his new book on the trial. |
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Friday, October 16, 2009
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park John Brown Sesquicentennial Commemoration |
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The Park is planning a number of programs during the 3-day period, including "John Brown's Place in History," with scholars Dr. Evan Carton and Dr. Paul Finkelman (Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m); and "John Brown and the Women in his Life, with Dr. Peggy Russo (Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m.- 3:15 p.m.). |
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
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10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Harvest Faire at Peter Burr farm |
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Annual celebration of crafts and autumnal tasks of the late eighteenth century |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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7:00 p.m. |
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John Brown Community Forum |
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Sponsored by the Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society, the forums will focus on Dangerfield Newby and Lewis Leary. |
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Friday, October 23, 2009
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
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Art ROMPP exhibit at the Culture Center |
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ROMPP is the acronym for Real Opportunities Make People Productive, and is a program of the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) at West Virginia University. The exhibit features more than 50 pieces of two-dimensional artwork, small sculptures, textile work and photography. |
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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5-7:30pm |
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Exhibit opening: Art ROMPP |
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Refreshments, music by Reid Stevens and A-Side 45, a sewing demonstration by Christie and Donna Wilfong, a Labyrinth Walk of Peace made possible by the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Charitable Fund, and a movie entitled The Art of Riva Lehrer. |
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Sunday, November 01, 2009
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7pm |
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Mountain Stage |
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Nellie McKay, Elvis Perkins, AA Bondy, Zee Avi, Marshall Crenshaw |
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Monday, November 02, 2009
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6-8pm |
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Exhibit openings: 30th Anniversary of the WVJE and Quilts of Award |
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The West Virginia Division of Culture and History has opened two new exhibits entitled, "Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the West Virginia Juried Exhibition" and "Quilts of Award, Celebration and Commemoration", at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston. An opening reception will be held on Monday, Nov. 2, from 6 - 8 p.m. |
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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6-7:30pm |
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Archives workshop: 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion |
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The session, entitled “Bastard Battalion: A History of the 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion in World War II,” also will include a discussion on researching military records from the Civil War to the present time. |
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
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West Virginia Archives and History Lecture |
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Program: "Bastard Battalion: A History of the 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion in World War II," with Terry Lowry, speaker |
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Saturday, November 07, 2009
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Sunday, November 08, 2009
Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 1 - 6pm |
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Frontier Days Historical Encampment at Museum in the Park |
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Reenactors from the Shawnee Trail Associates and other groups will live and camp on the museum grounds for two days. Dressed in authentic period garb and under typical frontier living conditions, they will give demonstrations in crafts and occupations of the frontier settlers from the 1780s through the early 1800s. |
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Sunday, November 08, 2009
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7pm |
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Mountain Stage |
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Federico Aubele, WPA, Chip Taylor with Kendel Carson, Cadillac Sky, Sam & Ruby |
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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7pm |
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Collegiate Series: Bluetrane, Marshall University’s faculty jazz ensemble |
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Bluetrane features Ed Bingham, director of jazz studies, on saxophone; Steve Hall, professor of percussion and director of the Percussion Ensemble and the African Drumming and Dance ensemble, on drums; Sean Parsons, professor of jazz piano and instructor of improvisation, history and theory, on piano; Martin Saunders, director of combos, on trumpet; Mike Stroeher, professor of trombone and music education, on trombone; and Mark Zanter, head of theory and composition, on bass/guitar. |
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
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9am - 4pm |
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Second Saturday in the State Museum |
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Program of activities in the WV State Museum. The theme this month is the Civil War in West Virginia. The free program is geared for children of all ages. |
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
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9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Mining Your History Foundation annual meeting |
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Speakers, Hal Cole, "How Do I Surf the Web for Family History" (PowerPoint presentation) and Patty Cooper, "Eleanor Roosevelt in the Great Depression Era" (portrayal). Lunch provided ($5.00 donation). |
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
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7pm |
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Mountain Stage |
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Sister Hazel, Vagabond Opera, Brett Dennen, Madison Violet |
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
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7pm |
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Mountain Stage |
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Mike Doughty, Langhorne Slim, Dala, Dawes |
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Friday, November 27, 2009
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Friday, January 01, 2010
Wednesday through Saturday 10am – 8pm, Sunday 1 – 8pm
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Extended Hours at Museum in the Park |
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During the holiday season the Museum in the Park will be open later in the evenings Wednesday through Sunday so that visitors to the Park to see the Christmas in the Park lights will be able to enjoy the museum at the same time. Join us from 5 to 8pm for free hot chocolate, coffee and holiday cookies. |
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
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7pm |
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Mountain Stage |
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Holly Cole, Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons,Winterbloom |
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Monday, November 30, 2009
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6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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DAR Genealogy Workshop |
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The William Morris Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is searching for new members and is holding a genealogy workshop. Shirley Gilkeson, vice president general, and Carol Linger, state registrar, NSDAR, will conduct the workshop. Anyone interested in lineage research is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Carol Linger, olinger at suddenlink.net, (304) 756-1418, or Robin McClure, re_mcclure at hotmail.com, (304) 344-1531. |
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Saturday, December 19, 2009
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following parade at 5 p.m. |
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Gilmer County Historical Society Christmas |
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Spaghetti dinner after Gilmer County Fire Department parade, and Holt House, decorated for Christmas, open all evening. Cost for dinner. |
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Monday, December 28, 2009
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Two showings: 12 noon and 3:30pm |
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Free Family Movie: A Bug's Life |
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A misfit ant named Flik tries to save his colony from a greedy gang of grasshoppers in this computer-animated comedy. Faced with impending doom, he leads an oddball assortment of creepy crawlers from a flea circus against the menacing grasshoppers. The result is hilarious fun! |
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
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Two showings: 12 noon and 3:30pm |
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Free Family Movie: The Polar Express |
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This magical holiday tale tells of a young boy who still wants to believe in Santa even though his friends have “grown out of it.” His faith is rewarded when a steam train pulls up to his house and escorts him to the North Pole to meet Santa. The cutting-edge “motion capture process” used to film this story allows the real life actors to drive the emotions and movements of the animated characters. |
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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Two showings: 12 noon and 3:30pm |
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Free Family Movie: Meet the Robinsons |
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Lewis is a brilliant inventor whose latest project is the Memory Scanner, a machine that will help him find his birth mother so they can become a family. When it is stolen Lewis meets a mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson who whisks our bewildered hero away in a time machine and together they track down the thief in this animated adventure. |
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
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9am-3pm |
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Writers Toolkit workshop |
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In collaboration with the WV Library Commission. Included in the workshops will be one with Frank X. Walker |
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