The Arts Council of Greater Morgantown is excited to present another First Friday for the Arts. From 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2, First Friday for the Arts will take […]
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Celebrate art of Don Knotts
In 1924, a boy named Don Knotts was brought into this world among rolling West Virginia mountains. Little did the world know this boy would grow up […]
In the Know: Fun area events
As you read this, I’ll be enjoying my vacation and celebrating my oldest grandson’s third birthday. It won’t be the same as sitting on a beach or […]
Planty Party brings community together for artistic exploration and floral appreciation
In a time where art is blossoming on every street corner and humanity’s connection with the natural world is rekindling, what brings the community together more than […]
Arts grants are available for Mon County nonprofits
The Arts Council of Greater Morgantown (ACGM) and Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Inc. (YCF) announced the application is open for the 2024-25 Organizational […]
The Ferry House to act as a ‘creative conduit’ for the community
Prior to the construction of the first Star City Bridge in 1951, residents crossed the Monongahela River by ferry. Following the bridge’s construction and the declining need […]
Women’s History Month: An observance with significance
by F. Willis Johnson The historical significance of Women’s History Month should not be understated. It was born out of the need to acknowledge the often-overlooked achievements […]
Conference looks at importance of arts in communities
Last week I went to my first professional conference: the Arts in Our Communities conference in Charleston. This two-day conference was free to attend, and open to […]
M.T. Pockets fundraiser features local artist Jamie Lester at 123 Pleasant Street
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, M.T. Pockets Theatre Company is producing one of the most toured plays in the contemporary history of theater. According to The Guardian, […]
Main Street Morgantown launches vacant storefront initiative
Main Street Morgantown launched Morgantown ReStored, a revitalization program to fill vacant storefronts with temporary art installations. A new storefront art show opened Friday, during First Friday […]