Fans of Stephen King — or anyone who likes a good horror story — might want to check out the West Virginia University School of Theatre & Dance presentation of "Carrie: The Musical" at the Metropolitan Theater on High Street next week. Shows are scheduled for Thursday through Oct. ...
Most of the old monster movies I’ve seen have been on Mystery Science Theater 3000, where the hosts are lovingly mocking them, so my knowledge of the genre is somewhat limited. Even so, I do have a soft spot for old B-movies, so I was excited to watch “Werewolf by Night,” directed by Michael Giacchino and streaming on Disney+. Ulysses Bloodstone (Richard Dixon) has died, and his long sought-after bloodstone is available to whatever monster hunter can slay the beast (Carey Jones) that has the magical weapon embedded in its flesh. At the center of the hunt are Jack Russell (Gael ...
Monongalia Arts Center, 107 High St., will host Monarchs @ Mon Arts from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. This free event is for all ages and will feature a Monarch butterfly art show, hands-on art activities, a selfie station and face-painting. Participants can also learn how to plant a pollinator garden. Morgantown is the first city in West Virginia to be named a member of Monarch City USA. This festival is part of Monongalia Arts Center’s (MAC) revitalization effort, currently led by the center’s board of directors. Monarch butterflies are West Virginia’s state butterfly ...
Whether you explore the arts as a hobby, as a viewer, or as a working artist, there are opportunities to continue education, build your network and expand your skill set. Morgantown offers a variety of workshops, instructional classes and single-session craft events for locals and artists alike. Explore the following educational options below to get involved in our community and enhance your creative practice. Morgantown Dance Offering a variety of dance classes since 1991 is Morgantown Dance, located at 5000 Green Bag Road. While Morgantown Dance does offer numerous youth classes ...
The West Virginia Black Heritage Festival is planned for Sept. 9-11 in Clarksburg. Festivities include a Youth Block Party, the Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, a basketball Free Shot contest, concerts and worship service. The block party will kick off activities at 5 p.m. Sept. 9 at Jackson Square, Pike Street. This is free and open to the public. There will be a backpack giveaway, bouncy house, arts and crafts, games and face-painting, free eye exams and more. The 3-on-3 Free Shot basketball tournament will also begin at 5 p.m. Sept. 9. Under 18 entries will be free. ...
A seventh birthday celebration was held Thursday in the West Virginia University Art Museum. The event marked the seventh anniversary of the opening of the museum at 20 Fine Arts Drive, the former home of the Erickson Alumni Center. There was a special reception and viewing of new ...
