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The Greenbrier’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch

April 24

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As spring arrives and summer quickly approaches, many will be looking for places to travel, especially for summertime holidays, and others will be looking for a perfect gift for Mom this Mother’s Day. If you are planning, or are interested in planning, any features on where to visit for Mother’s Day, or an ultimate gift idea for Mom, please consider The Greenbrier resort.
Mother’s Day was founded in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 10, 1908, and the Mountain State still provides the perfect place to celebrate mothers today. Whether it’s a mom, grandmother, stepmom, mother-in-law or simply someone who fills the motherly role in one’s life, The Greenbrier is the perfect way to show that person just how much they mean.
The Greenbrier’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch is planned for May 11 from 11am until 1pm, and it features a fresh fruit and smoothie display, a bakeshop, soup, salad bar, made-to-order pancakes and omelets, breakfast specialties like bacon, sausage and crab frittata, lunch specialties like chicken kabsa, shrimp and sausage creole and mushroom and pork ragout, action stations with lamb, turkey and beef tenderloin and, of course, desserts as sweet as Mom.
But food isn’t the only way one can show appreciation to Mom during your visit to The Greenbrier. Take advantage of the Summertime Package during those dates and receive a daily buffet breakfast in the Main Dining Room and a $100 resort spending credit per night during your stay.
Treat Mom to services at The Greenbrier Mineral Spa, voted one of the best in the United States, or let her experience an unforgettable activity such as a carriage ride, yoga, golf, tennis, falconry, horseback riding or glass blowing. Make Mom an appointment at Studio G for hair and makeup services to enhance her beauty.
There’s no better place to celebrate Mom than America’s Resort, and I hope this is something you will consider sharing your audience. If you need any other information, including pictures, interviews, quotes, fact sheets, or whatever you might need to bring this story to life, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thanks for your time and consideration of this possible story. Have a wonderful week.


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The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance returns to America’s Resort May 2-4

April 23

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The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, presented by Ferrari of Washington, returns to America’s Resort, The Greenbrier, May 2-4, 2025. Now in its eighth year, the annual celebration of the automobile and its rich history at The Greenbrier has grown to become one of the most anticipated automotive events on the calendar and is known as the Owners’ Concours for its relaxed atmosphere and convenience for the owners.
The festivities begin on Friday, May 2, with the sold-out Summit Drive. Presented by Bentley, Washington, D.C., more than 60 cars will drive to The Summit Lodge at The Greenbrier Sporting Club for breakfast, before setting out for a spirited drive on the scenic back roads of West Virginia and Virginia. The drive will take participants from The Greenbrier to the Paint Bank General Store in Paint Bank, Virginia.
After a short stop to explore, the drive will then go through Gap Mills and Union, West Virginia, and eventually traveling through historic Lewisburg, on the way to Smooth Ambler Spirits in Maxwelton. There, participants will have lunch and explore the distillery, and the incredible bourbon produced in Greenbrier County.
Friday’s schedule also includes the sold-out Welcome Reception at The Greenbrier’s outdoor pool, where car owners, judges, sponsors, event organizers and others will come together to kick off the weekend.
Saturday morning, May 3, Cars & Cocktails invites all car owners and clubs to show their vehicles around the iconic springhouse and the golf clubhouse. Cars of any make and age are welcome, and awards are handed out to the top 25 cars. Food and beverage vendors will be set up throughout the show field, and entertainment will be provided by Berglund Automotive throughout the day, making for a festive atmosphere.
Limited spots are still available to showcase your car, and the $25 entry fee includes a custom Ole Smoky Moonshine t-shirt and a swag bag. To register, visit https://www.greenbrierconcours.com/cars-and-cocktails.html.
Spectators can see the cars and participate in the festivities of Cars & Cocktails free of charge from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Parking is available at the Train Station, across the street from The Greenbrier’s main entrance. Shuttles will transport spectators between the parking lot and the show field.
Saturday at 3 p.m., The Greenbrier Theatre is the spot for a complimentary automotive discussion, featuring renowned automotive author, historian and curator, Ken Gross.
Saturday wraps up with the Kentucky Derby Party and Charitable Dinner from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are still available and open to anyone for this memorable evening, which includes a pre-race cocktail hour, the Kentucky Derby on big screen televisions, a dinner featuring favorites from The Greenbrier and live entertainment.
The party will also include a silent auction to raise money for The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance Charitable partners, the AACA Library and Research Center, West Virginia Autism Training Center and First Responders Children’s Foundation. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.greenbrierconcours.com/kentucky-derby-party-and-charitable-dinner.html.
The final event of the weekend is the Sunday Concours on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Close to 100 of the finest collector cars in the world will be on display in front of The Greenbrier’s iconic front entrance and evaluated in 11 different categories by a team of qualified judges. This year, the classes include a featured Ferrari Class, Veteran Cars, Cars of the Classic Era, Personal Luxury Cars, Early Foreign Sports Cars, Late Foreign Sports Cars, American Sports Cars, Muscle Cars, Future Classics, Not Necessarily for the Road and Motorcycles. Car owners come from 16 different states and travel from as far away as Canada, Massachusetts and Delaware to be a part of the show. 
Thanks to presenting sponsor Ferrari of Washington, spectators can view the cars and experience the day free of charge. Parking is available at the Train Station, with shuttle service to the show field.
To learn more, visit GreenbrierConcours.com.


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Get Ready to Shine at the 2025 West Virginia Sustainable Fashion Show!

April 22

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It’s time to unleash your inner style icon—with a sustainable twist! The highly anticipated West Virginia Sustainable Fashion Show returns this Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the historic Lewis Theater in downtown Lewisburg.
This year’s theme, "Foraging," invites guests and designers alike to explore the natural world and their own creativity. Think wildflowers, repurposed fabrics, garden finds, and thrift store treasures—anything that tells a story of style through sustainability. And yes, there’s even a prize for the best-dressed guest, so it’s time to get imaginative with what’s already in your closet (or compost bin)!
Expect an evening packed with inspiration, innovation, and impact:
Runway fashion show featuring eco-friendly designs from visionary Appalachian artists and makers
Keynote speaker Lynda Grose, sustainable fashion pioneer and co-author of Fashion and Sustainability: Design for Change
Live music, locally sourced refreshments, and a bubbly toast to sustainability
A vibrant silent auction and raffle, spotlighting handcrafted items and gift certificates from regional artisans and businesses
Awards for standout runway designs—and of course, the highly coveted Best-Dressed Guest title!
Tickets:
$25 Early Bird (available through April 20)
$35 General Admission (starting April 21 and at the door)
Tickets are available now at WVSustainableFashion.com or at the door the day of the event.
Want to support the cause in style? Sponsorships start at $100 and include event tickets. Proceeds benefit Blue Skies Ahead, a local Get-Out-The-Vote initiative aimed at empowering communities through civic engagement.
Whether you're a fashion lover, eco-warrior, or curious creative, this is one spring event you won’t want to miss. Come celebrate sustainability, community, and the power of second chances—one fabulous outfit at a time.
See you on the runway!


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Carnegie Hall Artwalk Scheduled for May 9

April 22

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Carnegie Hall invites the community to the Carnegie Hall Artwalk on Friday, May 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ArtWalk events at Carnegie Hall are free and offer visitors the opportunity to explore a wide variety of original works by local and regional artists, all set in a world-class historical venue.
Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the arts while enjoying live music by John Maddy, complimentary light refreshments, and a cash bar. Each exhibit rotation features creative collaborations and three separate galleries showcasing unique work in multiple mediums, ranging from contemporary portraits in oil to heirloom level craft arts.
The Lobby Gallery will feature Kelly McQuain, a writer, artist and college professor who grew up in West Virginia and now lives in Philadelphia. As an artist, McQuain’s work has appeared in comics, book covers, illustrations and fine art.
The Old Stone Room will showcase the work of Fred Hays. Frederick Hays is an award-winning artist known for his innovative use of light and color to illuminate and define space to capture contrasting perspectives. As a native of West Virginia, his paintings reflect the history and culture of rural Appalachia as well as the dynamics of nature and life experiences.
Misty Murray-Walkup and Tia Walkup will present an art exhibit in the Museum Gallery. Misty Murray-Walkup is a self-taught artist and illustrator with over 30 years of experience. A lifelong resident of Greenbrier County, WV, she has a passion for realism. Her favorite subject is animals, especially wildlife. Tia Walkup is from Crichton, WV, received a master’s degree of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) at Marshall University, and now lives in Huntington, WV.
The exhibits run through the end of June and are free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please visit carnegiehallwv.org, call (304) 645-7917, or stop by the Hall at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.
Carnegie Hall programs are presented with financial assistance through a grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.


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Carnegie Classics Series Presents Chopin, The Beautiful with Barbara Nissman

April 22

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Pianist Barbara Nissman returns to Carnegie Hall on Saturday, May 17, at 7 p.m., for “Chopin, the Beautiful, the final concert in this season’s Carnegie Classics series. Barbara will be joined by five-musician friends, all members of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, for a chamber performance of Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto for piano and string quintet.
This is the third successful season of Carnegie Classics, a three-part concert series, hosted by Steinway “legend” and recent 2023 West Virginia Music Hall of Fame inductee, Barbara Nissman and designed to introduce classical music to new audiences, as well as inspiring and entertaining all music enthusiasts. 
Barbara combines great music with informal chat and takes us on a magical voyage.  Nissman invites the listener to travel with her to explore the composers’ world. She makes listening easy and music meaningful, as she shares her joy and passion for her composer “friends” and their great masterworks with all of us. No education is required— just a set of ears to listen and an open heart to receive the joys of music!
The final concert Chopin, the Beautiful! begins with Barbara’s introduction to some of Chopin’s popular melodies that many of us already might know and concludes with the chamber performance of his Second Piano Concerto. Chopin was only 19 years old when he wrote this masterpiece. He arranged it for piano and string quintet so he himself could play it with several musician friends in the elegant living rooms of his Parisian patrons. Barbara will be joined by five West Virginian musicians for this special premiere performance. She will also share with us some scenes from Chopin’s life and his beautiful music.
“What a joy for me to perform for friends on the beautiful Steinway at our wonderful Carnegie Hall! exclaims Nissman. “With this series we are expanding the audience for classical music, and it is so gratifying for me to share with my community the music that I love so much. We all need more joy in our lives these days, and music has the power to transport us into a magical world. Celebrate with me the beauty of Chopin’s music and let your heart open wide to embrace the joy!”
A “West Virginian by choice,” Barbara Nissman moved to a farm in Greenbrier County in 1989. A member of the inaugural class of “12 Steinway Legends” chosen from over a century of Steinway Artists, Nissman is celebrated as “one of the last pianists in the grand Romantic tradition of Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Rubinstein.” Nissman’s career was launched by conductor Eugene Ormandy, and she has performed with major orchestras on nearly every continent. Her recordings of Liszt, Prokofiev and Ginastera are considered “definitive.” Also, in demand as a writer, lecturer, guest artist and clinician worldwide, her music lecture series, "Barbara & Friends," was carried on the BBC. She performed with Don Henley and Billy Joel at a fundraiser at Jazz at Lincoln Center and at the Kennedy Center’s 25th Anniversary Gala. Since 2002, she has been involved with the Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation, raising more than $2 million dollars for AIDS organizations worldwide. Recently Barbara returned to Amsterdam to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Prinsengracht concerts that she helped initiate.  She holds the Governor's Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award from the State of West Virginia and was awarded an honorary Doctorate from West Virginia University in 2024. For more information, go to www.barbaranissman.com 
Tickets are $25/adults. Thanks to the Carnegie Cardinal Fund, Greenbrier County Students attend for free, but still must reserve a seat. 
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org, call 304.645-7917, or stop by 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.
 
The Carnegie Classics Series is made possible with support from the James F.B. Peyton Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts and the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts. Additional funding is also provided by Eugene and Annie Jeffus.
 
Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. 


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T-Pain Set to Headline 2025 State Fair of West Virginia Concert Series

April 21

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The beat’s about to drop at the State Fair of West Virginia! Multi-platinum artist, producer, and global party-starter T-Pain is bringing the energy to Fairlea as part of the 2025 SFWV Concert Series. Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 7, because this isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-on party.
Famous for chart-topping hits like “Buy U a Drank,” “Bartender,” and “Can’t Believe It,” T-Pain has rocked stages from Coachella to the Grammys. Now, he’s bringing his signature auto-tuned sound and electric stage presence to Greenbrier County for a night fans won’t forget.
🎟️ Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. through Etix. Seating options include:
Track SRO (Standing Room Only): $65.00
Box: $60.00
Grandstand: $55.00
ADA: $55.00
(Prices do not include tax and Etix fees.)
The 2025 concert series is part of the State Fair of West Virginia’s 100th celebration—#sfwv100—making this a milestone year filled with unforgettable performances, traditions, and family fun.
Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate under the West Virginia summer sky. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to T-Pain’s genre-blending style, one thing’s for sure: this show will be one to remember.
For more updates on fair events and concert announcements, follow @statefairofwv or visit statefairofwv.com.


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Carnegie Hall’s Link Up Concert Brings Greenbrier County 5th-Graders Together With a New Community Symphony

April 16

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Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg’s annual Link Up program partners with Carnegie Hall, New York to offer Greenbrier County’s 5th grade students a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Every year, Carnegie Hall (NY) Link Up shares educational expertise and resources with arts organizations and school districts around the world. Carnegie Hall (WV) and The Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall then collaborate to bring this exciting program to West Virginia schoolchildren. This year over 300 thousand students and teachers participated in the Link Up program.
At the beginning of the school year, all elementary school music teachers participated in a professional development workshop taught by Carnegie Hall’s Education Director, Harmony Flora. Curriculum support materials are provided for students and teachers by CHNY’s Weill Music Institute, while Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg coordinates the program through Greenbrier County Schools. Using Link Up materials, 5th grade students engage in classroom activities to learn recorder, movement, and vocal pieces from a rotating curriculum, which concludes with a live concert each spring. Throughout the concert, the musical concepts that the students have studied during the year are demonstrated, and students are given the opportunity to play along with a live orchestra. 
This year’s concert took place on Thursday, April 3 and featured the newly formed Carnegie Hall Community Orchestra, featuring members of the West Virginia Symphony and the West Virginia Jazz Orchestra, along with student musicians from Eastern Greenbrier Middle School and Greenbrier East High School. GEHS Music instructor Jim Allder conducted, with assistance from Greenbrier County Superintendent Jeff Bryant. 
The Link Up program was ‘The Orchestra Swings’, a selection of upbeat pieces including “Duke’s Place” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” by Duke Ellington, “I Got Rhythm” by Geroge Gershwin, and “when the Saints Go Marching in.”
Participating elementary schools included Alderson (Andrea Sloan), Crichton (Deidre Marshall), Frankford (Cassidy Hicks), Lewisburg (Amber Roehrig), Rainelle (Susan Simms), Ronceverte (Jeremy McClung), Rupert (Stephanie Boothe), Smoot (Stephanie Boothe), and White Sulphur Springs (Sarah Hann).
Special thanks to Barbara Lutz, Preston Hedrik, and Susan Adkins who helped coordinate the performances.
The Link Up program is funded by Greenbrier County Schools, Greenbrier County Commission, and the Carnegie Hall Guild. 


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Renick Community Center Hosts Easter in the Park Event

April 13

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The Renick Community Center's annual Easter in the Park celebration was a joyful success this year, delighting families and children alike despite the brisk, early spring weather.
Dozens of children gathered at the park with colorful baskets in hand, ready to hunt for Easter eggs and take part in games, crafts, and fun-filled activities. The laughter and excitement of the kids warmed the day, turning the chilly air into a backdrop for unforgettable memories.
Organizers extended heartfelt thanks to the many parents and volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly. Special recognition was given to the Greenbrier East High School ROTC for their outstanding contributions and enthusiastic support throughout the day.
The Renick Community Center continues to serve as a vibrant hub for local events, bringing people together and strengthening community bonds. More seasonal events are on the horizon, so residents are encouraged to stay connected and get involved.
 



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Carnegie Hall’s 2025 Second Stage Series Wraps Up With B-BAMS

April 9

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Carnegie Hall presents its last Second Stage Series Concert with B-BAMS on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the Old Stone Room. Guests are invited to come early for the Second Stage Lounge from 6 – 6:45 p.m. A cash bar and snacks will be available.
Together for over 20 years, B-BAMS is a fun-loving musical quintet featuring talent from Alabama, Kentucky, New York, and West Virginia.  How did these folks manage to become a group?  Bob and Mary met in West Virginia in 2000 through a community choir and through a church choir. Bob (guitar) and Mary (piano) met Alex (cello) in 2002 when he was attending the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine.  They become good friends and musical companions (Alex also joined the church choir).  In 2004 Alex married Sarah (violin) and they became BAMS.  In 2007, Bryan (vocals) moved to WV, and they discovered “the voice from Alabama heaven,” completing the B-BAMS group.
Their lives have taken them in many directions, but they always find time throughout the year to enjoy each other’s company and musical talents.  For their show at Carnegie Hall, listeners are invited to sit back and enjoy some of their favorite tunes by artists John Prine, James Taylor, Van Morrison, The Beatles, Travis Tritt, Casting Crowns, Garth Brooks, and Jackson Browne (to name a few). 
The Second Stage Series consists of five special events that take place in the Old Stone Room located on the ground floor of the Hall. The intimate setting creates a “speak easy” vibe with an eclectic line-up of entertainment. Seating is general admission. Concerts are moved to the Hamilton Auditorium if demand is high.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Thanks to the Carnegie Cardinal Fund, Greenbrier County Students attend for free, but still must reserve a seat. 
Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.carnegiehallwv.org, calling 304.645.7917, or stopping by the box office at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. Discounted Second Stage Series Subscriptions are also available through the box office.  
Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.  For more information, please call 304.645.7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.


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Carnegie Hall’s Mainstage Performance Series Presents The McCrary Sisters

April 9

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Carnegie Hall presents The McCrary Sisters on Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 – 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room located adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium. A cash bar and snacks are available. 
The McCrary Sisters sing gospel that melds traditional with contemporary and incorporates their influences of classic soul, Americana, blues, rock, and R&B music. Central to their work and any show is their boundless joy in singing, and a desire to spread hope, love, healing (and dancing).

Daughters of the late Rev. Samuel McCrary — a founding member of the legendary gospel quartet The Fairfield Four — Ann, Regina, Alfreda and Deborah grew up in Nashville surrounded by music, artists, community, and faith. The daughters were raised in harmony, singing at home and at their father’s church. In their formative years, the sisters had many accomplishments — individually and together — sharing in their family legacy performing with artists including Bob Dylan, Elvis, Isaac Hayes and Stevie Wonder.

In 2011, the Sisters officially formed their own group, The McCrary Sisters, and have since recorded or performed with notable artists Delbert McClinton, Black Keys, Martina McBride, Eric Church, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Jonny Lang, Robert Randolph, The Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Rosanne Cash, Carrie Underwood, Hank Williams Jr., Dr. John, Widespread Panic, Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Gregg Allman and many more.

Their own recordings previous to these include a single "Amazing Grace" (2021), and albums A Very McCrary Christmas (2019), Live (2017), Let’s Go (2015), All The Way (2013), Our Journey (2011).
Tickets are $35. Thanks to the Carnegie Cardinal Fund, Greenbrier County Students attend for free, but still must reserve a seat. Discounts are available for Carnegie Hall members, senior citizens, and military. 
To purchase tickets, call Carnegie Hall Box Office at 304.645.7917, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org, or stop by at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia.  Carnegie Hall Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.  For more information, please call 304.645.7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.


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Buckin’ B Bull Ride Returns for 100th State Fair of West Virginia

March 28

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One of the most thrilling and beloved events at the State Fair of West Virginia is back! Mark your calendars—the Buckin’ B Bull Ride returns on Saturday, August 9, 2025, as part of the State Fair’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Known for its adrenaline-pumping action and crowd-pleasing excitement, the Buckin’ B Bull Ride has become a staple attraction for fairgoers young and old. From high-flying rodeo action to edge-of-your-seat moments, this event never fails to deliver.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at statefairofwv.com/events. With the centennial celebration expected to draw record-breaking crowds, fans are encouraged to grab their tickets early!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
📍 Location: The State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea, WV
🎉 Celebrating: 100 Years of State Fair Tradition
Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the most iconic bull riding events in the region as part of this historic fair. Whether you're a rodeo regular or a first-timer, the Buckin' B Bull Ride promises an unforgettable evening of heart-pounding action!
Follow along with updates and fair highlights using #sfwv and #sfwv100 on social media.


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Carnegie Hall Presents Tunes & Tales – My Visits With West Virginia Fiddlers With Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones

March 26

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Carnegie Hall’s Appalachian Heritage Lecture Series presents Tunes & Tales - My Visits With West Virginia Fiddlers with Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 – 6:45 p.m. A cash bar and snacks will be available. 
Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones are old-time musicians and inspired tunesmiths from Hillsville, Virginia. They are married - in life and music. They sing southern song-duets and play powerful fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo tunes.
Erynn Marshall is known internationally for her traditional music. She learned the nuances of Appalachian old-time fiddling from visiting elder, southern fiddlers and through her love of archival recordings. She wrote a book called "Music In The Air Somewhere: West Virginia's Fiddle & Song Traditions (WVU Press 2006). Erynn was the first woman to win 1st place fiddle at Clifftop (The Appalachian Stringband Festival) among other awards and is featured in the 2023 exhibit, "Women of Old-Time Music," at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum (Bristol, VA). Erynn has numerous recordings, is featured in five films, three books, and is coordinator for Swannanoa Old-Time & Dance Week (NC). 
Erynn’s husband Carl Jones is an American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Born in Macon, Georgia, he studied music near Muscle Shoals, Alabama and was influenced by seeing recording sessions of Roy Orbison, Steve Goodman, and Mac Macanally. Carl is widely respected for his instrumental talents and original songs about the joys and tribulations of day-to-day life in the South. His songs have been recorded by The Nashville Bluegrass Band, Kate Campbell, Rickie Simpkins with Tony Rice, and others. His song “Last Time On The Road” was on the grammy-award-winning album Unleased by the Nashville Bluegrass Band. In the 1980’s he played mandolin with James Bryan, Norman and Nancy Blake as part of the Rising Fawn String Ensemble. Carl is known for his fine musicianship, charismatic teaching, sense of humor, and powerful songwriting. 
They have won many awards for their playing and performed in Canada, Europe, Australia and China. They have 17 recordings between them including the Old-Time Sweethearts project (produced by Marshall/Eddy) featuring 12 old-time music couples from across the US.
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling Carnegie Hall Box Office at 304.645.7917, visiting www.carnegiehallwv.org, or stopping by at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia.  Carnegie Hall Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Carnegie Hall WV is a member-driven nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.  For more information, please call 304.645.7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.


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Carnegie Hall’s Museum Gallery Features Ellen Fischer

March 26

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Carnegie Hall’s March/April ArtWalk Exhibits continue with three galleries showcasing the works of regional artists. The Museum Gallery (adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium) features “Character Studies: Still Life Paintings” by Ellen Fischer.
Ellen was awarded an MFA in painting from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1981 and a BFA in painting and printmaking from Herron School of Art (Indianapolis, Indiana) in 1978. In the summer of 1978, she attended Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (Skowhegan, Maine) on scholarship.
She worked as a curator of fine art in two small museums over a period of twelve years and operated a fine art gallery for contemporary glass artist Harvey Littleton for over ten years. She has been a freelance writer about art and artists for Vero Beach (Florida) Magazine and Vero Beach 32963/Vero News.
As a painter, she portrays the people and landscape of her home in and around Ronceverte, WV. She is  also known for her still life paintings, which to Ellen is more than handsome parlor pictures of fruit and flowers. Like her landscape and figural paintings, her still life paintings are part of her ongoing autobiography writ small, of places she has experienced and people she knows. They are objects that have found themselves on the worktable in her studio, gifts from friends, purchases from junk stores, arranged to form a tableau from an unknown story. Her still life objects have lives of their own. This animistic view of tabletop things of metal, wood, clay, glass, and other materials - including the traditional “dead” fruit - is her own, but she suspects it is shared by others, too. 
The Carnegie Hall ArtWalk is free and offers visitors the opportunity to explore a wide variety of original works by local and regional artists, all set in a world-class historical venue. The current exhibits are open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and run through the end of April. For more information, please visit carnegiehallwv.org, call (304) 645-7917, or stop by the Hall at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. 
Carnegie Hall programs are presented with financial assistance through a grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.


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Spring Giant Flea Market Returns to the State Fairgrounds This May

March 20

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One of the most anticipated springtime traditions in southern West Virginia is set to return this May as the State Fair of West Virginia hosts its annual Spring Giant Flea Market.
Mark your calendars for May 9-11, 2025, when the State Fairgrounds in Fairlea will be transformed into a treasure hunter’s paradise. This three-day event offers a wide array of goods from dozens of vendors, including antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, clothing, furniture, and more.
📅 Event Hours:
Friday, May 9: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The flea market is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, offering something for everyone—from bargain hunters and hobbyists to serious collectors. Families, resellers, and vintage lovers will find unique items at every turn, with food vendors on-site to keep shoppers energized.
Interested vendors still have time to get involved. For booth reservations or more information, contact the State Fair office at 304-645-1090 or visit the official event site: https://events.statefairofwv.com/flea-market.
Whether you're hunting for hidden gems or just looking for a fun way to spend the day, the Spring Giant Flea Market promises a weekend full of great deals and community spirit.
Stay tuned for more updates as the event draws near!


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Lights Out Presents a Tribute to Frankie Valli & More at Carnegie Hall

March 19

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Carnegie Hall presents the Lights Out production of A Tribute to Frankie Valli & More on Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. The performance is sponsored by BesTitle.
Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 – 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room located adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium. A cash bar and snacks are available. 
Lights Out is a four-part vocal group that is being hailed as "America's #1 Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons". This popular multi-talented group has been entertaining audiences for years by focusing on the art of harmony and the pure sound of voices.  With their infectious personalities, and their love of meeting the people who see them perform, Lights Out's shows are a must-see!
The group has worked tirelessly over the years to find and perfect their signature sound. Starting out in their college dorm rooms as four friends who enjoyed singing, Lights Out now takes their shows from city to city across the nation.
Audiences can expect to hear hits that includes “Sherry”, “Walk Like a Man”, “My Eyes Adored You”, “Let's Hang On”, “December '63”, and more.
Tickets are $35. Thanks to the Carnegie Cardinal Fund, Greenbrier County Students attend for free, but still must reserve a seat. Discounts are available for Carnegie Hall members, senior citizens, and military. 
To purchase tickets, call Carnegie Hall Box Office at 304.645.7917, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org, or stop by at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia.  Carnegie Hall Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.  For more information, please call 304.645.7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.


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Carnegie Hall’s Lobby Gallery Features Peggy Owens

March 18

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Carnegie Hall’s March/April ArtWalk exhibits opened with three galleries showcasing the works of local Greenbrier County students and two regional artists. The Lobby Gallery (located in the Hamilton Auditorium) features “ADHD vs. AARP” by mosaic glass artist Peggy Owens.
Peggy Owens was sure that her “calling” was to be a teacher. For 37 years she taught elementary school and was the "Magic School Bus" kind of teacher. She returned home to West Virginia in 2018 and became a middle school art teacher. Everyone who knew her was surprised at this, but Peggy was the most surprised.
Once she started teaching art, she was completely taken by the bright colors of the Fauvist Movement and fell head over heels in love with abstract art. Living in Pocahontas County, she felt that no artist could improve upon nature's beauty so painting landscapes was out, but abstract pieces have different meaning to each person who views them. Kandinsky's geometric work seemed magical, Van Gogh's work was breathtaking, and Picasso saw things in ways no one had seen before. Jackson Pollack proved that paint could be everywhere. She was hooked!
Peggy creates acrylic abstract paintings, glass mosaics, fused glass, jewelry, and photography-so far. A friend once labeled her as "Where ADHD meets AARP" because as soon as something catches her attention, she tries it. Her interests other than art are all over the map as well. Although her major loves at this time are art and grandchildren, it should be noted that she has delved into everything from storytelling to roller derby. The bluegrass lover in her owns a banjo and the Irish lass in her owns a bagpipe, but they are no match for the 10-year-old kid inside of her who still likes to throw varied glass into the kiln together just to see if it will blow up. After all, she IS the "Accidental Artist."
Peggy’s work has been on display at the Cultural Center in Charleston, West Virginia at the Capitol Complex, and has been featured in a Pittsburgh Art Exhibition, as well as in West Virginia, Virginia, and Indiana. It's hard to tell where you might find her next, but it's a sure bet that if there is a messy, bright miasma of colors, she will be nearby.
The exhibits are free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and run through the end of April. For more information, please visit carnegiehallwv.org, call (304) 645-7917, or stop by the Hall at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. 
Carnegie Hall programs are presented with financial assistance through a grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.


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Miranda Lambert to Headline 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia

March 17

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Country music fans are in for a treat as the State Fair of West Virginia (SFWV) celebrates its 100th anniversary with a headline performance from Miranda Lambert on August 16, 2025.
Lambert, one of country music’s most celebrated artists, will bring her signature mix of heartfelt ballads and high-energy anthems to the grandstand stage, making this a must-see event for fairgoers. The concert is expected to be one of the biggest highlights of the centennial celebration.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. and are expected to sell out quickly. Prices are as follows:
$100.00 – Track SRO (Standing Room Only) $95.00 – Box Seating $90.00 – Grandstand Seating
(Plus tax and Etix fees) Fans are encouraged to set their reminders and purchase tickets early to secure their spot for this historic event.
The 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia will take place from August 7-16, 2025, featuring a mix of entertainment, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, and family-friendly fun.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.statefairofwv.com or check out the SFWV’s official social media pages.
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WVSO Spring Concert Coming Up at Carnegie Hall

March 6

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Carnegie Hall presents Casual Classics by the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) celebrating its 2025 Spring Concert Tour Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m. The performance will be led by WVSO Music Director Maurice Cohn and feature Franz Haydn Symphony No. 44 in e minor, Toru Takemitsu Three Film Scores, and Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C Major.
Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 – 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room located adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium. A cash bar and snacks are available. 
Born and raised in Galesburg, Illinois, Maurice Cohn became Music Director of the West Virginia Symphony in the 2023-2024 season. Musical highlights of his first year in Charleston include the Symphony’s November 2023 collaboration with Mountain Stage, conducting the West Virginia Symphony premieres of music by Clara Schumann and Jessica Hunt, and expanding the orchestra through the hiring of sixteen new musicians.
Prior to moving to Charleston, Maurice served as Assistant Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for three seasons. He made his subscription debut in 2023, stepping in for Music Director Fabio Luisi, and conducted the orchestra in numerous concerts at Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, at venues throughout North Texas, and as part of the DSO’s Bravo! Vail summer residency in Colorado. Concurrently with his time in Dallas, Maurice was appointed Assistant Conductor of the Aspen Music Festival for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
When not in Charleston, Maurice conducts performances throughout the United States and abroad. Recent and upcoming guest conducting engagements include the Cincinnati Symphony, Utah Symphony, Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic, ensemble NEWSRQ, Omaha Symphony, Amarillo Symphony, and the Oberlin Conservatory Orchestra. He also serves as Artistic Partner and Conductor of Camerata Notturna, a chamber orchestra based in New York City.
Maurice spent two summers as a conducting fellow at the Aspen Music Festival, where he received the Robert J. Harth Conducting Prize and the Aspen Conducting Prize. He received an M.M. in conducting from the Eastman School of Music and is a three-time recipient of the Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award. He holds a B.M. in cello performance from Oberlin Conservatory and a B.A. from Oberlin College, where he studied history and mathematics. 
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pops concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 86th season, WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Thanks to the Carnegie Cardinal Fund, Greenbrier County Students attend for free, but still must reserve a seat. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.carnegiehallwv.org, calling 304.645.7917, or stopping by the box office at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. 
Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. 


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Carnegie Hall Presents West Virginia Songwriter, Singer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Storyteller Chris Haddox

March 6

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Carnegie Hall’s Appalachian Heritage Series presents Folk Music of the Southern West Virginia Coalfields with Chris Haddox Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 – 6:45 p.m. A cash bar and snacks will be available. 
Coal and coal-related activities are often the first things that come to mind when thinking about the history of southern West Virginia.  Coal played such a part in the history of the area that the counties of Logan, Mingo, Lincoln, Boone, Wyoming, McDowell, Wayne, Fayette, Mercer, Cabell, Nicholas, Summers, and Kanawha are often simply referred to as the southern WV coalfields - as if nothing else ever occurred there.  
The focus of Haddox’ program is to shine a light on the individuals who contributed to the rich folk music traditions of those "coalfield” counties.  While the songs and tunes themselves are wonderful and should be treasured, there is often a lack of information about the people who made the music - a gap this program aims to fill.   
Being a traditional musician from Logan, WV, Haddox has had an interest in many of the featured individuals since learning about them decades ago.  While he had no comprehensive, systematic approach to learning about the individuals, he did uncover tidbits over the years and his interest never waned.   For some reason, it was with renewed interest that in 2019 he became determined to find, and was successful in his search, the grave of Dick Justice.  With the help of Brandon Ray Kirk, he was also able to locate the grave of Peter "Pete" Henry Hill--a descendent of slaves down on the Sawmill Road area of Chapmanville.  Pete was known to have played fiddle with Dick.  
In 2019 Haddox was introduced to Dr. Gloria Goodwin Raheja of the University of Minnesota by his friend and colleague, Dr. Travis Stimeling, a Professor of Musicology at West Virginia University.  Gloria is a cultural anthropologist who years earlier had developed an interest in a particular musician, Frank Hutchison, from Logan who had recorded a handful of blues songs in 1929.  Frank’s style so captured her curiosity that she began making treks to Logan to learn more about him and his music.  Each time she learned something about Frank, it led her to other musicians in the area.  Soon she was fully immersed in the development of a book entitled:  Logan County Blues: Frank Hutchison in the Sonic Landscape of the Appalachian Coalfields.  The introduction to Gloria came about as Travis knew that both Gloria and Haddox had a mutual interest in Dick Justice, and that he had found Dick's long forgotten grave in a small mountainside cemetery in Yolyn, WV.  Gloria contacted me immediately after the email introduction about the possibility of taking her to the location.  She happened to be in Morgantown conducting research at the WVU Library, and Haddox happened to be headed back down to Logan the following morning.  She could not join on that trip, and thus we planned a trip for later in the summer.      
Brandon Ray Kirk, a professor of History, at Southern WV Community and Technical College, is a well-known expert on the history of the Logan area.  He and Haddox had attempted to connect on music-related history a few times in the past, but had never managed to fully do so.  He mentioned to him that Haddox was going to bring Gloria to Logan for some music history research and asked if Kirk would like to join.  The three of us spent three wonderful days searching for graves, discussing the musical history of the area, and unwittingly hatching a plan for this project.   
Everyone who knows Chris Haddox seems to know something different about him.  That’s not surprising because this stellar musician is also a community leader who has directed Habitat for Humanity and worked to preserve old neighborhoods, a WVU professor of sustainable design, and an amateur musicologist who researches musicians from the southern coalfields of West Virginia. That’s a lot of breadth for someone the music community knows as a well-loved, easy-going consummate picker who never met a stringed instrument he couldn’t master—not to mention a gifted songwriter in the traditional country/Americana vein.
Says one of his close friends and fellow musicians, "I once looked around at a party where most of the guests didn’t know each other, but they all knew Chris.  “You’re the nexus!” I said, to which he replied, after reflecting on his Logan County West Virginia roots, “Maybe I'm the Red Nexus!” That kind of self-deprecating wit extends to his voluminous repertoire of songs about (to quote him): “religion, firearms, courthouse squares, goats on trampolines, shoes, fiddles, and hurricanes”—whatever catches his eye. He continues, “Like most writers, I try to find new ways to address old topics. Some songs are funny, some sad, some sarcastic but they are all honest--even the ones that are full of lies.“
Born in 1960 into a musical family in Logan, West Virginia, Chris started playing piano at age six and moved onto guitar when he was influenced by his Uncle Jim, a fantastic country blues singer and picker. In college he picked up the dobro and just kept going… fiddle, banjo, mandolin; he seems to have an innate facility with those strings.
Galvanized by the Delmore Brothers, Chris moved to Nashville in 1981 to dedicate himself to making it as a songwriter.  Over the course of three healthy stints in the Music City he learned about the music business, made some great friends and contacts in the business, but he eventually decided that the time was just not right for him.  His time illustrates a principle from the age-old question:  Do you want to be a professional songwriter, or do you want to write songs.  After leaving Nashville, Chris never stopped writing, and we’re all the better for it.  
If you live in Appalachia, a land of savage contrasts, you develop a relationship to obscurity and miscommunication.  Many outsiders willfully misunderstand us. In Appalachia, we have a history of fixed ideas: Music is something you do after work, for fun. Your real work is about your people and the communities you live in.  Chris’s work and avocation come together in his passion and talent for lending voice to forgotten musicians brings them alive for all of us.  To hear him sing and play over the graves of lost and forgotten musicians in remote and overgrown mountain cemeteries, reveals their humanity and rescues ours.  
An exceptional musician with an open heart, Chris is a collection of all the right kinds of contrasts.  In short, Chris Haddox represents everything that is good about Appalachia.
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling Carnegie Hall Box Office at 304.645.7917, visiting www.carnegiehallwv.org, or stopping by at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia.  Carnegie Hall Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Carnegie Hall WV is a member-driven nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.  For more information, please call 304.645.7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.


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Carnegie Hall and Music Educators Team Up to Present the Second Annual One Night Only: A Celebration of Young Musicians in the Greenbrier Valley

March 5

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Carnegie Hall, working in partnership with Greenbrier County music and theatre educators, presents the Second Annual One Night Only Showcase on Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m.  The concert is a performance opportunity for accomplished music students in grades 6-12 living or taking lessons in the Greenbrier Valley. The showcase takes place in Carnegie Hall’s Hamilton Auditorium Stage and is sponsored by David and Jennifer Webb.
The One Night Only Showcase will feature over 40 students who were juried in by video entries for solo performers and ensembles. Carnegie Hall received over 30 submissions, with the top 22 acts being selected. Video entries included everything from solo piano performers and vocalists to horn players, guitarists, and full rock bands.
Selected performers include Ellie Burns, Ella Butler, Georgia Craft, Theo Crowell, Ezra Dick, Payden Grizzel, Keean Hedrick, Alexus Hill, Lydia Jackson, Noah Lewis, Lucia Lipton, Asa Marks, Sal Marks, Christian Montgomery, Ava Tilden, Isaac Tincher, Emma Vincent, Nathaniel Vincent, Arabella Webb, The Honeydrops, and Second Block Rock (Two Groups).
One Night Only will also be assisted by student stage/tech crew members, and a special guest emcee.
Special thanks to: Sally Bray, CAMC, Bill Clapham, Harmony Flora, Birch Graves, Gibbs Kinderman, Mary Leb, Michael Lipton, Dorothy Jo Oberfoell, Cathy Rennard, Cathy Sawyer, David Webb, Nancy Wood, and all Greenbrier County music instructors and classroom teachers that encouraged students to participate.


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Carnegie Hall’s Mainstage Series Continues with Tartan Terrors

February 27

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Carnegie Hall presents Celtic group Tartan Terrors on Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 – 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room located adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium. A cash bar and snacks are available. 
Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals and shows across North America, blending the energy of a rock show with humor and stepdance. The members include Ian Irmisch (Bodhran, Emcee), Peter McArthur (Bagpipes, Whistle, Vocals), Emily Yarascavitch (Fiddle, Stepdance, Vocals), Charlie McKittrick (Drums, Vocals), Phill Hood (Guitar, Vocals), Chris Kerba (Bodhran, Guitar, Vocals), and Jake Saenz (Bass Guitar, Vocals).
Ian Irmisch founded the Tartan Terrors with his late sister Ellen in 1996. He has an extensive career in the professional arts and sports worlds. At the age of five, he performed in the prestigious Great Hall of Hamilton Place and hasn't looked back since. Ian holds credentials with ACTRA, CAEA, and the AFM and has appeared in the Spirit of a Nation Tour, Charlottetown Festival, Ross Petty Productions Robin Hood, 42nd Street, Hamilton Theatre Inc, Brigadoon, Drury Lane Productions and across the UK. He has appeared in numerous film and television productions including Death to Smoochy, Superstar, Road to Avonlea, and The Santa Claus. As a child, he trained at his mother's dance school, Sundance Studios in Burlington. He went on to Ryerson University and Sheridan College and worked across New York City. In 1996, the Wilkes-Irmisch siblings formed Tartan Terrors and Celtic performances haven't been the same since. He now resides in Muskoka, Ontario, where he's an avid collector of advertising signs
and gas/car memorabilia. 
Peter McArthur has been performing the traditional music of the Great Highland Bagpipe for over 25 years. He first performed with Tartan Terrors in Manheim, Pennsylvania, at Celtic Fling in 2015.
Peter grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina playing with his local pipe band and spending influential time each summer at the North American Academy of Piping. He received most of his instruction from Bill Caudill at St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC. While at St. Andrews, Peter became a Grade 1 piper and earned a BA with Honors in Philosophy. Peter's tenure with the SAU Pipe Band spans 20 years of winning performances in the southeastern United States and numerous championships in Grade 3. Peter currently teaches his hometown pipe band, the Cross Creek Pipes and Drums, whose hard work earned the EUSPBA Southeastern Branch Championship for Grade 5 in 2018. Peter performs at over 250 events throughout each year and spends his spring and fall giving regular weekend recitals at Pinehurst Resort. The sounds of his pipes have been heard with choirs, organs, trumpets, large orchestras, and even handbell choirs. Along the way, Peter performed with the Chieftains, Seven Nations, and the Rend Collective. 
Emily Yarascavitch is a fiddling and stepdancing sensation. She draws audiences in and creates an authentic and memorable connection with her deft musicality, warm smile and infectious energy.
She began stepdancing at four years old and took up fiddle shortly after. She spent numerous years in the Canadian competition circuit, achieving prestigious awards in both fiddle and stepdance. She is trained in various fiddle styles as well as classical violin. She is a mutli Canadian Grand Masters Finalist, Junior Canadian Champion, and a two-time Canadian Open Duet Champion. As a classical musician, she has completed Advanced Theory and playing examinations. 
Emily is currently the fiddle player and stepdancer for Tartan Terrors. She has been in high demand as a performer across North America and has toured with The Stepcrew, Shreem X Celtic Remix, and The Scott Woods Band. 
Emily is an in-demand music teacher and runs a full private studio in Oshawa, Ontario, teaching violin, fiddle, music theory, and stepdance. 
Charlie McKittrick joined forces with the Tartan Terrors in November 2016. He first hit the stage at a Christmas concert in Harrisburg, PA. Since then, he’s played dozens of festivals and theatres with the band all over North America. He brings with him his genuine passion for playing the drums, animated and energetic showmanship, an angelic tenor vocalist, and 14 years’ professional playing experience. He formerly belonged to the Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and holds a BMus from the University of Windsor, where he studied classical percussion and physical geography. He’s performed internationally including stops in Germany, Singapore, nine provinces in Canada and 33 states in the USA. He’s released a solo EP and two singles (Two Hearts, Brand New Love and Christmas Countdown respectively) and continues to write and record. He performed onstage with Sen Dog of Cypress Hill and the band Finger Eleven and appears on the Scary Movie 5 soundtrack. He is endorsed by Promark drumsticks, Evans drumheads and D'Addario guitar strings. With Ireland and Scotland in his bloodline, Charlie wears the kilt with pride and makes for an explosive addition to the Tartan Terrors arsenal. 
Phill Hood, Tartan Terrors’ resident Newfoundlander, has been an active member of the band since 2011. Raised off of the rugged shores of the North Atlantic, Phill brings an east coast flare to the Terror’s Celtic sound. A seasoned songwriter and performer in his own right, Phill has found success as a composer, producer, and solo artist with his band "Phill Hood and The Exclamation." His debut album, Detour, took him across Canada in 2018, playing shows from British Columbia to Newfoundland to great acclaim and radio play! You can always count on Phill for a laugh, a song, and great dinner plans (which he regularly documents through his food blog and instagram account)! Whether you've known him for a while or are watching him perform for the first time, you'll surely be singing along but the end of the first set. 
A 20+ year musician, Chris Kerba has been with the Terrors for over a decade now. He shares his time and talents with another band, Eclectic Revival, which has helped turn him into the performer he is today. He brings to the stage his guitar, bodhran, singing, and his tough outer shell. 
Jake Saenz is an American/Canadian musician based out of Toronto who has been pumping out the low end as the Tartan Terrors' bass guitarist for over 10 years. With an expansive range of influences ranging from rock to new wave, and electronic/industrial, Jake provides a stoicly dependable backbone to the Tartan Terrors' intricately layered timbre. 
With a distinctive sound and a proud tradition of making Celtic music fun and accessible to any audience, the Terrors have played big stages across North America, including The Iridium, Times Square, NYC, Daryl's House Club, Pawling, NY, Freeman Arts Pavilion, Selbyville, DE, Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival, Florence, MA, and The Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival in Dunedin, FL.
Tickets are $35. Thanks to the Carnegie Cardinal Fund, Greenbrier County Students attend for free, but still must reserve a seat. Discounts are available for Carnegie Hall members, senior citizens, and military. 
To purchase tickets, call Carnegie Hall Box Office at 304.645.7917, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org, or stop by at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia.  Carnegie Hall Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV.  For more information, please call 304.645.7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.


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Carnegie Hall’s 31st Annual Creative Youth Art Exhibit Featured in Old Stone Room During March

February 27

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Carnegie Hall’s Old Stone Room will become the home of the 31st Annual Creative Youth Art Exhibit beginning March 3, with an awards ceremony and reception at 6 p.m. in the Hamilton Auditorium.
The Creative Youth Art Exhibit features the talent and imagination of Greenbrier County students in grades 4-12.  Children from public, private, and home schools submit their work for this juried art exhibit. The Exhibit will open on Monday, March 3 with an Awards Ceremony and reception for all participating students and families and will run through the end of the month.
Student artwork is judged by a panel of three judges selected by Carnegie Hall. The judging is based on category and grade. Grades 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12 are judged separately.
The exhibit is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please visit carnegiehallwv.org, call (304) 645-7917, or stop by the Hall at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. 
Carnegie Hall programs are presented with financial assistance through a grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.


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West Virginia Sustainable Fashion Show Returns to Lewisburg on April 26, 2025

February 24

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Get ready for an evening of creativity and sustainability as the West Virginia Sustainable Fashion Show returns to the Lewis Theater on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Formerly known as Earth Day Fashion Forward, this annual runway event celebrates innovation in sustainable fashion, highlighting local and regional designers who are redefining style with eco-friendly materials, repurposed textiles, and environmentally conscious processes.
Spotlighting Sustainable Fashion
The show is a platform for designers of all levels, from professionals to newcomers, showcasing pieces made from recycled, upcycled, and repurposed materials. This year’s runway promises to be a breathtaking display of creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
Beyond the runway, attendees can enjoy:
A live musical performance A silent auction with unique eco-conscious items A feast of bubbly and bites Awards for outstanding designers in multiple categories A best-dressed guest prize Join the Celebration!
Enter the contest with your own sustainable fashion design. Sponsor the event and receive recognition for supporting sustainability. Order your tickets now and take advantage of the early bird discount. Supporting a Cause
The West Virginia Sustainable Fashion Show is more than just a runway event—it’s a fundraiser for the "Blue Skies Ahead" Get-Out-The-Vote campaign.
For more information, contest entry details, sponsorship opportunities, and tickets, visit WVSustainableFashion.com.
Don’t miss this springtime celebration of fashion, creativity, and sustainability!


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Zach Top to Rock the Stage at the 100th State Fair of West Virginia

February 24

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Excitement builds as the State Fair of West Virginia announces its headline act for the 2025 concert series. Zach Top, known for his vibrant energy and soulful music, is set to perform at the historic 100th anniversary of the fair on August 10, 2025.
The announcement has created a buzz among music enthusiasts who can look forward to experiencing live music in an iconic setting. "It's like hearing the radio come to life," one excited fan remarked. Zach Top’s performance is expected to draw a large crowd, adding to the festive atmosphere of the fair.
Tickets for the much-anticipated show go on sale this Friday, at 10:00 AM. Fans eager to secure their spot can purchase tickets online at Zach Top's Ticket Page. Pricing for the event is set at $70 for track standing room only and $60 for grandstand seating, plus tax and Etix fees.
The State Fair of West Virginia continues to be a beacon of community and tradition in Lewisburg, with the concert series being one of the highlights. This year, as the fair celebrates its centennial, the addition of Zach Top to the lineup is sure to make it a memorable event.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration at the State Fair of West Virginia. Mark your calendars and prepare to be entertained by one of the music industry's beloved performers in an unforgettable setting.


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Suzan Morgan Featured in Carnegie Hall’s Old Stone Room

February 19

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Carnegie Hall’s January/February Exhibits are underway with three galleries featuring the works of regional artists. The Old Stone Room Gallery features textile artist Suzan Morgan. 
Suzan Morgan was unaware that the fervent activism of her youth would mature into artistic expression later in life. Always a critical thinker, her textile art explores issues which affect her personally and by extension the wider world. Suzan hand-dyes and prints all textiles used in her pieces, as well as most of the other fibers found in her multimedia work, having chosen to work in the fiber arts as a result of the early influences of what is still largely considered ‘women’s work.” Through this lens, her work gives voice to her questioning of personal and societal influences which still remain salient to our modern world. 

Truth can be elusive. Even one’s own truths can be hard to pin down.  My artworks are the result of the examination of my own, often evolving, beliefs regarding critical societal issues. During their creation, I am afforded the time to reflect upon these beliefs, note their contradictions, and examine their essence. In the end, each piece presents one facet of my truth, imperfect but genuine. 
The next Carnegie Hall ArtWalk which will feature all new artist is scheduled for Saturday, March 8, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. ArtWalk events are free and offer visitors the opportunity to explore a wide variety of original works by local and regional artists, all set in a world-class historical venue.
 
The Old Stone Room is located on the ground floor of Carnegie Hall. The exhibit runs through the end of February. The exhibits are free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please visit carnegiehallwv.org, call (304) 645-7917, or stop by the Hall at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. 
Carnegie Hall programs are presented with financial assistance through a grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.


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Jeff Dunham to Headline 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia

February 17

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Get ready to laugh as world-renowned ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham takes the Main Stage at the 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia on August 15, 2025.
Known for his wildly popular characters like Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Peanut, Dunham has entertained millions across the globe with his unique style of comedy. His performance is expected to be one of the highlights of the centennial celebration of the fair, which has been a staple in West Virginia since 1925.
Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM through Etix. Fans eager for presale deals are encouraged to check Jeff Dunham’s social media pages for early access offers.
Ticket Prices:
$65.00 – Track P1 (first five rows) $60.00 – Track P2 $50.00 – Grandstand
(Prices do not include tax and Etix fees) The State Fair of West Virginia, held annually in Fairlea, is known for its mix of entertainment, agriculture, food, and family-friendly activities. As the fair marks its 100th year, organizers are promising one of the biggest lineups in its history.
For tickets and more information, visit Jeff Dunham's official ticket link.


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