2008 Calendar of Events
Friday, May 16, 2008 // 9:05 AM
8 events scheduled TODAY
| Hampshire County Arts Council presents Simple Gifts |
5/16/08 to 5/16/08 |
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Three women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning trio plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies, spicing the mix with the distinctive rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling, and original compositions written in a traditional style.
Combining tradition with innovation, Simple Gifts creates some of the finest arrangements in folk music today: swing fiddle creeps into a Romanian dance, spoons show up in an Irish reel, and the concertina ventures far beyond styles considered traditional for that instrument. Based in the hills of central Pennsylvania, these women play an amazing array of instruments. Linda Littleton, Rachel Hall, and Karen Hirshon switch with ease among two violins, concertina, mandolin, banjolin, recorders, bowed psaltery, hammered dulcimer, baritone fiddle, guitar, piano, and percussion.
Simple Gifts is frequently complimented on their stage presence, which is warm, personal, and accented with humor. These women deliver their music with rare intensity and contagious enthusiasm. It’s obvious that Simple Gifts loves the music they play and knows how to share their excitement with the audience. This is an act not to be missed!
Location:
The Bottling Works
Address: 426 E. Main St.
City: Romney
Zip:
County: Hampshire
Phone: 304-496-8201
Email: performances@hampshirearts.org
Website: http://www.hampshirearts.org
Cost: $10, under 12 free
Category: Music
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| Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival & 10th Annual Tim Gavin Down River Race |
4/14/08 to 6/14/08 |
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The 10th Annual Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival & Tim Gavin Down River Race, hosted by the Harpers Ferry KOA Campground, located at 343 Campground Road, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008.
What began as a down river race to honor the memory of dear friend and avid paddler, Tim Gavin, has now become one of the areas most anticipated festivals. Tim Gavin was an outdoor recreation enthusiast and supporter of preserving our local natural resources for future generations, it is in honor of his of his legacy that we now hold our annual Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival & Tim Gavin Down River Race.
The festival will feature live entertainment, a whitewater marketplace, down river race, activities and games for the kids, guide Olympics, and a silent auction (where you can pick up some awesome outdoor gear).
The Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival is a critical fundraiser for the preservation and protection of local and other threatened streams and rivers in West Virginia. All proceeds from the festival go to Friends of the Potomac, Friends of the Cheat, Friends of the Black Water, and the West Virginia Rivers Coalition.
For more information and to register for our event check out our website at Harpersferryoutdoorfestival.org, or contact via email at bre4567@hotmail.com, questions about becoming a sponsor of this fundraiser can be directed to Mike Moore at (304)676-6853.
Come out and enjoy us for a day of great paddling, exciting competitions, live music and a lot of fun.
Hope to see you on the River and remember “We All Live Downstream.”
Location:
Harpers Ferry KOA Campground
Address: 343 Campground Road
City: Harpers Ferry
Zip:
County: Jefferson
Phone: 304-283-5293
Email: bre4567@hotmail.com
Website: harpersferryoutdoorfestival.org
Cost: $8 per person
Category: Kayaking
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| Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is hosting 11 Mud Bogs this year!! |
5/3/08 to 9/20/08 |
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2008 Mud Bog Dates
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is hosting 11 Mud Bogs this year!!
First Race is on May 3rd, 2008!!
Let’s play in the mud!
5/3/2008
5/17/2008
5/31/2008
6/14/2008
6/28/2008
7/12/2008
7/26/2008
8/9/2008
8/23/2008
9/6/2008
9/20/08
Check the complete schedule of events to see what else is happening with this FANTASTIC facility and on the grounds! Come join the fun all summer long!
Truck entry fee is $20.00, $14.00 goes to payout. First, Second, and Third cash prizes paid back on 50%, 30%, 20% split along with trophy/plaque.
$10 at entrance fee for spectators
Water trucks and extra security will be on-hand to ensure the safety of the event’s patrons.
Directions from 79:
Take exit 99 towards Weston. Follow Rt. 33 through downtown Weston, cross the bridge and we are on the left. You can’t miss us.
Questions? Call 304-269-5070
www.trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com
or email Rebecca Jordan at
rjordan@trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com
Location:
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Address: 71 Asylum Drive
City: Weston
Zip:
County: Lewis
Phone: 304-269-5070
Email: rjordan@trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com
Website: Trans-Alleghenylunaticasylum.com
Cost: $20 truck entry fee; $10 for spectators
Category: Sports
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| THE GREATEST GENERATION WWII MUSEUM |
5/2/08 to 9/28/08 |
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This unique WWII museum displays a variety of fully dressed figures from all branches of the military combined with many artifacts from that era. Several of the life size figures are placed in their own special setting and will bring you back to a time when a whole nation came together to fight for freedom and democracy. One room is entirely dedicated to the women who served in WWII.
Museum is open Friday - Saturday - Sunday or by appointment. Coffeeshop is open Saturday and Sunday.
Location:
Rt. 72 - 80 Catherine Street
Address:
City: Rowlesburg
Zip:
County: Preston
Phone: 304-454-2410
Email: grstgeneration@aol.com
Website: www.thegreatestgenerationsociety.com
Cost: WWII Veterans free - Adults $5.00
Category: Historical
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| 2008 Greenbrier Trail Bike Trek |
5/15/08 to 5/18/08 |
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Take me home... ride the Greenbrier Trail Bike Trek. May 15-18, 2008. An unforgettable 3-day, 100-mile mountain bike adventure in WV. Experience the robust Greenbrier River Trail and unique sights that can only be encountered on foot or by bike. BEGINNERS WELCOME. The ride includes meals, lodging, event sag, mechanic and medical crew. For more information contact American Lung Association of WV at 304.342.6600.or online at alawv.org.
Location:
Pocahontas and Greenbrier Counties
Address: The Inn at Snowshoe
City: Snowshoe
Zip:
County: Pocahontas
Phone: 304.342.6600
Email: dqualls@lunginfo.org
Website: alawv.org
Cost: $50 registration + $450
Category: Biking
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| Ona Speedway |
5/10/08 to 10/26/08 |
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All of our fans can checkout the web site at www.onaspeedway.com
Opening day will be May 10th 2008 and will continue on an every other week basis.
Pits open at 12:00 noon
General Admission Opens at 5:00 pm
Pre-tech starts 12:30 pm
Hot laps 1:00 pm
Races start 7:00 pm
Rain out policy will be on Sundays the following day. Gates open at noon races start at 4:00 pm
This is a tentative schedule and may be subject to change.
May 10
May 24
June 7
June 21
July 12
July 19
August 2
August 16
August 30
September 13
September 27
October 11
October 25 - Halloween Special
All practice sessions will be on race day - no Thursday practices for 2008.
General admission
$7.00 adults
Kids 7 and under free
Season pass $91.00
Pits
$20.00 adults-------Season pass $260.00
Kids 7 and under free
$10.00 Kids 8 thru 12------Season pass $130.00
Kids 13 and over $20.00-----Season pass $260.00
***Season passes good only at ona speedway sanctioned events***
Send check or money order to
River cities services Inc.
107 west 3rd avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Include name address and telephone number and I'll mail the passes out or stop by in person.
304-523-2808
We will also have a booth set up at the 31st annual world of wheels which runs Feb 28th thru Mar 2nd 2008
Jerry Skeens.
Location:
Ona Speedway
Address:
City: Ona
Zip:
County: Cabell
Phone: 304-523-2808
Email: rtowing@aol.com
Website: www.onaspeedway.com
Cost: General admission $7 adults
Category: Sports
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| Murder Mystery Comedy; Mother She Wrote presented by Parables Events LLC |
5/16/08 to 5/16/08 |
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Just in time for Mother's Day gift giving!
$38.95 plus tax/ticket
A Spoof on the old "Murder She Wrote" mystery show.
A great Mother's Day gift.
Appetizers, Salad, deluxe buffet meal, dessert and beverages included.
Gratuities and the full live show also in ticket price. Nothing else to buy!
Bethica Bletcher is the guest host and judge at a small town's local Newspaper contest. The Nerdy computer geek, the lead singer for Burnt Death Snails, and a C&W singer named Polly Barton compete to win the award. The special guest appearance by Yolanda Wahoozie aka Yo Momma turns things upside down, literally.Who did what to whom and how? Examine the evidence, keep track of the clues and you might just be awarded the coveted super sleuth award and prize. This night is sure to be jam packed with intrigue and laughter. What better Mother's Day gift? Nothing to dust, always the right size. Or treat yourself out to a great evening; no one sits alone!
Location:
Christopher's Banquet Hall in Fairmont WV
Address: 104 Van Kirk Drive
City: Fairmont
Zip:
County: Marion
Phone: 304-657-7113
Email: Contact@ParablesEvents.com
Website: http://www.parablesevents.com/
Cost: $38.95
Category: Theatre
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