I had the opportunity to visit the local music venue 123 Pleasant Street for the first time when I attended a fundraiser for the Monongalia County Warming […]
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28 bands, thousands of visitors to attend West Virginia’s WAMSB 2023 Competition
The World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) 2023 Competition is less than five months away, and 28 bands from 18 countries will soon be making their […]
Gardner Winter Music Festival returns after 2-year hiatus
After a two-year hiatus, the Gardner Winter Music Festival will be held in person this year, starting Friday evening and all-day Saturday at South Middle School in […]
Singer/songwriter Trevor Cooke brings his passion to the stage
BY ALISE CHAFFINS At first blush, Trevor Cooke is a small, unassuming young man. But as you speak to him, you see the big dreams of this […]
Music at the Met: Steve Vai shows off triple-deck guitar on tour
BY ALISE CHAFFINS How do you continue to find joy and inspiration in a job you have been doing for more than four decades? If you’re the […]
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last man no longer standing
He called himself “the last man standing,” a reference to the rock ‘n’ roll icons of which he was among the most notable. Jerry Lee Lewis died […]
89th Annual Lebanese Festival returns to Oglebay Park
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church of Wheeling will host its 89th annual Lebanese Festival from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at Site 1 — Levenson Shelter […]
Instruments of change: Benefit concert at 123 raises funds to help Ukraine
With rock ’n’ roll and resolve, the Ukrainian Community of Morgantown hosted a concert Wednesday night at 123 Pleasant Street to raise money for the cause. Six […]
Taylor middle school student selected to perform at Carnegie Hall
Parker Biller, a student at Taylor County Middle School, has been selected for the 2022 Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. He will perform as […]
New concert program began Friday at Ruby Amphitheatre
The Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust and City of Morgantown Arts & Culture Department kicked off the 2022 Ruby Summer Concert Series Friday with royal flair. Queen […]
