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Entertainment listings: Dec. 26 – Jan. 2

LIVE MUSIC

123 PLEASANT STREET

Earthride, Hovel, Torrents and Howitzzer play  at 8 p.m. Saturday; Beer and Carols at 6 p.m. Sunday; New Years Eve with William Matheny, Natural Rat, John R. Miller and the Engine Ligths, and Razzle Dazzle at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Info: 123pleasant street.com.

BACK IN THE DAY SHOW BAND

performs from 7 p.m.-midnight Tuesday for a New Year’s Eve dinner dance at Gandy Dancer Theatre in Elkins. Info: gandydancer theatre.com.

KNIGHTHAWKS

will play a New Year’s Eve show from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Westover VFW. Cost: $15 per person, cash bar, bring your own food. Tickets are available at Westover VFW or by calling 304-599-5743.

COUNTRY ROADS JAMBOREE

will host a New Year’s Eve dinner and show Tuesday. Buffet starts at 7 p.m. Music begins at 8 p.m. Cost is $25 per couple, $15 for singles. Touch of Country Band with special guests will perform. Info: Call Mary Lee at 681-753-2365.

SAGEBRUSH ROUND-UP

at 2580 Bunner Ridge Road, Fairmont, will be closed Saturday. Tickets are available for the April 4 show featuring Bill Anderson at eventbrite.com.

PURPLE COW

hosts Johnny Freak Saturday.

MACGLEE CHORAL ENSEMBLE

The MACglee community choral group is now beginning registration for the winter/spring season. Rehearsals are at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Monongalia Arts Center, in the Tanner Theater. New singers are always welcome to join the MACglee. Info: Ken Godwin at 304-599-2431. Present and former singers are to contact Michele Vidulich at 304-288-1882.

THE LARRY DELAWDER FAMILY

performs at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Living By Faith Church, 137 E. 2nd St., Morgantown. Info: Nancy Sellers, 304-641-3464 or larrydelawder.com.

CENTURY JAMBOREE

at Century Community Center will be closed indefinitely. Info: centuryjambor eewv@gmail.com or 304-303-6724.

CROSSWIND

plays New Year’s Eve show from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Carmichaels Activity Center.

EVENTS

NO BINGO

this week at American Legion Post 174, Dellslow. Info: 304-692-6639.

WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER

will be closed through Jan. 1.

SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP

presented by the West Virginia Filmmakers Guild, with instructor, writer/director Robert Tinnell. Cost is $75, workshop runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 11 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 12 at Holiday Inn, Morgantown. Lunch buffet from Atria’s. Class is limited to 30. Tickets and info: WVFG.org.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF WV

hosts meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Off the Grid Pizzeria and Bakery, 11 Morgantown Ave., Newburg. DBSA is a nonprofit organization for people living with mood disorders and their supporters. Meetings are free and confidential. Info: John, 304-376-3213 or email siuwvuman@aol.com.

SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT

support group, sponsored by RDVIC, meets from 4-5 p.m. every Monday at the Morgantown Public Library, 373 Spruce St. December dates are Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Info: 304-292-5100.

ART & EXHIBITS

MAC HOLIDAY EXHIBITION AND SALE

runs Jan. 6-25, featuring work by regional multimedia artists. All artwork suitable for gift-giving. Participating artists include: Dan Friend, Gary Schubert, Betsy Jaeger, Steve Lawson, Carrie Forbeck, Dirty, John Michael Barone, Nikola Janevski, Ted Webb, Jenny Wilson, Jan Tate, Andrzej Jaworski, Ruth Wilt, Leslie Norris, Octavia Spriggs, Russell Smith, Terry Lash, Lorraine Strieby, Elisha Rush, Tiffany Simmons, Jenaea Lockett, Joseph Borytsky, Jennifer Powell, Chelsea Morphis and others. MAC is at 107 High St. Info: 304-292-3325 or monartscenter.com.

AN EXHIBITION BY JANE C. MICHAEL

titled “Threatened and Endangered” is on display at Slight Indulgence on Collins Ferry Road. The show features paintings of species, places and land features that are threatened or in danger of disappearing from our world, and will be on display through Dec. 31.

MORGANTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM

hosts new exhibit, “Morgantown Waterways: Monongahela River, Deckers Creek and Cheat Lake.”  The exhibit examines the industrial and environmental issues surrounding the waters.

COW & CLEMENTINE

119 Pleasant St., hosts “Zero,” an exhibition of art featuring zero-waste works on found canvases with recycled paint by Quincy Gray McMichael. “In a Gallery Not So Far Away” exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures and felted works by multiple artists. 

ART MUSEUM OF WVU

hosts “Collective Insight: The Harvey and Jennifer Peyton Collection” through Jan. 19. Regular hours: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 12:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays.

MORGANTOWN ART ASSOCIATION

at Mountaineer Mall on Green Bag Road is closed through Dec. 30 and will reopen Jan. 6. Take in for the month of January will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 8.   It will be an Artist Choice show.     Sign up early for an upcoming workshop with nationally known watercolorist Janet Rogers, $100 will hold your spot. Open studio time for oil and acrylics artists is available from 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $5 and space to store wet canvas and supplies will be provided at the gallery. Some easels are available. Info: 304-296-0068 or e-mail drjcardi@gmail.com. Watercolor classes by Susan Hall Witt are every Monday and Tuesday at the gallery. Monday’s classes are open to the public and are held 10 a.m.-noon, cost is $6. Tuesday’s classes are 1:30-4 p.m. and are free for OLLI and MAA members. All levels are welcome. Info: 304-291-5900, or call Susan at 304-290-3340 or visit the website.  Membership in MAA is open to all high school age and older. Contact: Sally Digman at sal.digman@gmail.com or call 301-291-063.  Applications for membership are available at the gallery and online. Annual dues are due   Wednesday. The Morgantown Art Association Gallery is in the Mountaineer Mall on the Green Bag Road, Phone: 304-291- 5900. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- Friday, 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Info: morgantownartassociation.com or on Facebook at Morgantown Art Association.

ART CLASSES by Cheryl

being taught at Hobby Lobby. Art classes are by request. There are no classes for the week of Dec. 22. You are welcome to request a class for the week of New Year’s. Contact the instructor to schedule a class that you want to take: Drawing, acrylic painting and/or watercolor. Think about what you would like to create or if there is an art project that you would like some guidance on. Classes are suitable for beginners to intermediate students. Guided instructions are given. You must register for any of the classes that you want to take at least the day before the class. Two hour classes are $25 each ($26.50 after tax). Call 304-906-9267 to register and to find out about supplies you will need to bring. Supplies are extra and should be purchased prior to class. Payment is to be made at the beginning of class with either cash (bring exact amount), or check.

DANCE

NEW YEAR’S DINNER AND DANCE

7 p.m.-midnight Tuesday at Winfield Community Building in Fairmont, with music by Last Dance Band. Tickets: $20. Info and tickets: Khris, 304-694-4556 or Peggy, 304-844-6603.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE

8 p.m. Tuesday at the Szilagyi Center in Rowlesburg, with music by The Company House Road Band. Cost is $15 per person, $25 for couples. Bring your own snacks and beverages. 18 and older only. Sponsored by the Rowlesburg Revitalization Committee. Doors open at 7 p.m. Info: Kenetta, 304-454-9288.