CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The furry orange protagonist of “The Lorax” and the Truffula trees for which he spoke may have been inspired by specific monkeys and trees in Kenya, according to researchers at Dr. Seuss’ alma mater, Dartmouth College. The 1971 book pits a short, mustachioed ...
CAIRO — North Bend State Park will once again offer Quest, an à la carte outdoor adventure service. Quest participants can customize activities that meet their leisure time interests while at North Bend. This new style is in its third season at West Virginia State Parks. Each year, the selection of times grows. Family favorites include rock climbing and rappelling, backcountry camping, canoeing/kayaking, biking, backpacking, hiking, yoga, navigation, nature interpretation, and other adventure activities. Your experience can range from one activity to multiple choices. See a menu ...
MORGANTOWN — The last of the WVU Community Music Program’s summer classes — Treble Voices Summer Choir — is now registering students. The week-long musical experience is intended for those ages 8-18 who like to sing. The camp runs from 9:30 a.m.-noon July 30-Aug. 3, on the premises of ...
Live music 123 PLEASANT STREET: hosts The Messthetics with The Furr, Before I Sleep today; Summer Wubbin presented by Raycraft Saturday. Info: 123pleasantstreet.com. BLACK BEAR: hosts music at its downtown and Evansdale locations. Downtown: Scott Alexander today; Chris Bell Saturday; ...
MORGANTOWN — The Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is gearing up for the 14th Annual Wild and Wonderful MountainFest Motorcycle Rally. MountainFest is a four day event — July 26-29 — at Mylan Park. There will be live rock and country music, a variety of food ...
MORGANTOWN — This weekend and next, M.T. Pockets Theatre will present a production of Paula Vogel’s 1998 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “How I Learned to Drive.” Set in the 1960s and ’70s, the play tells the story of a young woman, Li’l Bit, portrayed from ages 11 to 30, who is ...
