West Virginia Calendar of Events

Historic Downtown Lewisburg continues its tradition of First Fridays after Five. First Fridays after Five takes place from 5pm to 9pm on the first Friday of every month. This event is free to the public. Everyone is welcome! Don’t miss the fun!

Carnegie Hall, 5pm to 8pm, art exhibit opening, “The Aroma of Paint”, a collaborative effort from artists Nita Honaker and Karen Carter. View the exhibits, meet with the artists and enjoy light refreshments. Also, view two new photography exhibits, “Dance and Dancers: Passion and Play” by Frances Dowdy and “Honoring America’s Coal Miners” by Thorney Lieberman. 105 Church Street, 645-7917.

Happy Hour at The Charm Bar at Yarid’s, featuring a selection of Brighton Charms. 202 West Washington Street, 647-5000.

Wolf Creek Gallery featuring local photographers, Shannon Rausenberger and Mary Baldwin, aka Blackbird Studio. Check out photography and sign up for a drawing to win a free studio holiday portrait session and a set of custom designed holiday cards. 112 West Washington Street, 645-5270.

Studio 40 welcomes you to view an impressive collection of fabulous double-weave wool textiles from NUNO. Enjoy hot cider, cookies and feast your eyes on these beautiful works of art! 130 West Washington Street, 647-4444.

The Irish Pub welcomes WV music legend and historian Jimmy Costa from 5pm to 8pm, followed by the Gaeltacht’s own Padraig O’Flaitbeartaigh from 8pm to midnight. 109 East Washington Street, 645-7386.

Enjoy a blend of folk, ballads and old country favorites by “Pushing’ String” at The General Lewis Inn. 301 E. Washington St., 645-2600.

First Fridays after 5 takes place all year long in downtown Lewisburg with shops, galleries and restaurants in downtown Lewisburg open until 9pm serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment. First Fridays After Five: You’ll find the lights on and the town alive!

Downtown Lewisburg is just 2 miles south of I-64 via exit 169.

The only professional touring dance company in the history of the state, the West Virginia Dance Company's performances are a blend of entertaining and thought-provoking modern compositions that invoke enthusiasm in audiences in all ages. Its members are highly trained professionals from all over the country. The company has been ambassadors of dance in fourteen states as well as in Brazil.

A must for train enthusiasts. Model Train Displays and more! Sponsored by the Pocahontas Chapter of the NRHS.

Instructor Alice Dougherty and team welcome anyone interested in learning line dances or just enjoying a great weekend line dancing. Reservations required.

Trillium Performing Arts presents Friday Night Alive at the historic Lewis Theatre with music, dance, theatre and more. Admission to this family friendly event is by donation. $5 suggested for adults. 

Reserve your spot on a gourmet food tour of the New River Gorge region. Enjoy gourmet food, wine tastings, two cooking schools and a dinner theatre with a performance of Julia Child by Karen Vuranch. Call or visit the website for details. Cost is $295 per person.

With an Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel series and a newly released Walt Disney Records album under their belt, the wildly popular kid-pop quartet Imagination Movers will launch their first-ever U.S. concert theater tour. The 39-date “Live From The Idea Warehouse Tour” stops in Huntington, WV on November 22nd. Details on the tour can be found at www.imaginationmoverstour.com. Tickets for all dates are on sale now.