Live music
123 PLEASANT STREET: hosts Wait For It, Forever Strong and Young Lungs today; Sarah Shook & the Disarmers with Hello June Tuesday; Mayne’s Good Time presented by Shawmaynes Wednesday. Info: 123pleasantstreet.com.
BLACK BEAR: hosts music at its downtown and Evansdale locations. Downtown: Jeff Miller today; Greg Ice Friday; Terry Schnell and Steve Paris Saturday; Jim Truman Wednesday.
SOUP CAMEL MUSIC: performs in front of the old Warner Theatre Friday for Arts Walk.
PURPLE COW: hosts Johnny Freak Saturday.
ROCKIN’ REDNECKS: play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday at The Last Stop in Tunnelton.
BUGSY’S TAVERN: hosts the Davisson Brothers from 5-7 p.m. Friday.
BACK IN THE DAY: performs from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday at Blackwater Falls Lodge. Open to the public.
MUNDY’S PLACE: 669 Madigan Ave., hosts Stonely Four at 8 p.m. Friday.
RUBY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 Smithtown Road, off the Goshen Road exit, is now open, featuring live music with Tony Nichols of Home Brew every Wednesday; live music with Barefoot Colby every Friday. Info: facebook.com/rubysbar73/.
MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS JAMBOREE: hosts a show at 6 p.m. Friday, with Mountain Thunder Band and special guests Tom Goldsmith and Rhonda Rhodes. Menu will be buckwheat cakes and sausage, hot dogs, nachos and cheese and assorted desserts.
HOME BREW: will perform from 8-11 p.m. Friday for a dance at the Fairmont Eagles, 305 1st St., Fairmont. $5 cover. Open to the public. New members welcome. Info: 304-363-9718.
MIDDLETOWN COMMUNITY CENTER: which hosts the Ray Hileman & Wheels of country shows, will be closed until further notice.
SAGEBRUSH ROUND-UP: at 2580 Bunner Ridge Road, Fairmont, will host a bluegrass show Saturday with LC Blue, Pickin’ Daisies and Short Line Junction. Doors open at 4 p.m. Dinner available at 5 p.m. Show begins at 6 p.m. Cost: $7 for adults, $3 for children 6-12. Information: 304-216-4898.
CENTURY JAMBOREE: at Century Community Center hosts a country music show from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, with The Century Band and special guest John Daugherty. Kitchen opens at 1 p.m. Info: 304-844-2449 or centuryjamboreewv@gmail.com.
MACGLEE CHORAL ENSEMBLE: begins rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Tanner Theatre. Rehearsals are held every Thursday evening. Always looking for new members. Info: Director Ken Godwin, 304-599-2431.
MUSIC AT PENN ALPS: hosts Trio Dante at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 300 Oldtown Road, Cumberland, Md. Admission is free. The trio features musicians on violin, viola and cello. Info: worldartists.org.
VOCAL TECHNIQUE CLASSES TO IMPROVE SPEAKING: this three-session class over 3 weeks is designed for adults who depend on their voices: Singers, clinicians, actors, teachers, coaches, clergy, announcers, lawyers, etc. Taught by William Koehler, assistant professor of voice at WVU. Learn to link your voice to breath and body, be better heard and eliminate voice fatigue. 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 1, 8, 15 at the WVU CAC. Info: 304-293-6946.
GEOFF ACHISON: performs at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Gene’s Beer Garden, 461 Wilson Ave.
PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO: “A VERY INTIMATE ACOUSTIC EVENING”: Oct. 7 at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets start at $54 for general public, $39 for WVU students, available at the Mountainlair and CAC box offices, ticketmaster.com, 304-293-SHOW (7469) and 1-800-745-3000.
THE TWO TRACKS: perform at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 7-8 at The Purple Fiddle in Thomas. Cost: $10. All ages welcome.
WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH LEE GREENWOOD: “SALUTE TO AMERICA”: Oct. 19 at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets start at $39 for general public, all tickets $14 for WVU students, available at the Mountainlair and CAC box offices, ticketmaster.com, 304-293-SHOW (7469) and 1-800-745-3000.
MIKI SAWADA: a concert pianist based in New York, will perform at 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at Preston Community Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood, as part of her Gather Hear Tour. Admission by donation.
LIFE UMC SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 3000 Technology Drive, Fairmont: Registration for fall 2018 now open for September for private studies in piano, voice and guitar. All ages and levels accepted. Info: anschooley@mteer.com.
WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY CHOIR: has begun its fall semester at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Ages range from teen-adult and range in ability from beginner to experienced. Info: 304-293-6946.
MORGANTOWN COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: accepting members for fall season, intermediate and advanced level players welcome. Maestro is Andre Januario. Open to all ages. Free trial audition and sit-in recommended for new members, followed by a chat with the director. Orchestra meets from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the WVU CAC, Room 2070. Info: 304-293-6946.
WVU COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAM: offers piano, violin, guitar, voice and other lessons for groups, private instruction and participation in several ensembles. Info: 304-293-6946.
BEGINNER GROUP PIANO FOR KIDS LESSONS: have begun with instructor Dipendra Sunam, at the WVU Creative Arts Center, and run for 10 weeks. Designed for ages 6-9, offered at two levels. Info: 304-293-6946.
Events
BINGO: 6 p.m. Fridays at American Legion Post 174, Dellslow. Regular games: $30/$40. CA: $85. Adm. Pack: $25 or AUCP: $25. Light refreshments available. Payout based on attendance.
MON COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOC.: hosts meetings from 7-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the WVU County Extension Office in Westover. Info: Debbie, 304-367-9488 or debbeez7@yahoo.com.
WOMEN’S CAR CLUB OF GRAFTON: will hold its annual Car Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Grafton Walmart, with registration from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration fee: $10 per car. Trophies will be awarded to the Top Ten, Best of Show, Woman’s Club Choice, Walmart Manager’s Choice and Mayor’s Choice. Dash plaques and door prizes for the first 100 entries. Bake Sale, food and drinks, 50/50 drawings, auction, vintage quilt raffle, hula hoop and twist contests and music. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and local charitable causes. Info: 304-265-4928.
DIRTY SPELLING BEE: hosted by M.T. Pockets Theatre, Saturday at the Elks Lodge 411, 1138 Chestnut Ridge Road. Contestants will be challenged on their X-rated spelling ability. You must spell the word, define it and use it in a sentence. Tickets: $25 per person, includes hot dog and nacho bar. Adult beverages available e for purchase. Tickets online at mtpocketstheatre.com or at the door. No one under 18 admitted.
MORGANTOWN NEWCOMERS CLUB: hosts its October coffee from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, at the home of member Diane Niederhauser, 13 Village Park Drive, Morgantown. Speaker will be Jenny Robbins, of Homeward Bound WV, about the organization’s animal rescue mission and new grant for educating children about responsible pet care. Free and open to the public. Info:
morgantownnewcomers.org.
DREAM MACHINES CAR CLUB: will host an Eat’n Park Cruise-In from 4-8 p.m. Oct. 4 (rain date: Oct. 12), at 353 Patteson Drive. Dash plaques to the first 50 cars. Info: Call Tom Milam at 304-291-5792 or 304-282-8765.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 174: in Dellslow, will host a Blue and Gold party at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, DJ and karaoke by Kevin from 7-11 p.m., wear blue and gold. Covered dishes welcome at both events.
ANNUAL QUILT AND CRAFT SHOW: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Smithtown Community Center on W.Va. 73, between Morgantown and Fairmont, near White Day Golf Course. Food available. Pies and baked goods for sale. Paved parking. Take-out available. Info: 304-612-0073.
EDGAR ALLAN POE: as depicted by literary historian Rob Velella, will makes a special appearance at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Visitor Center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Tickets are $12 per person, recommended for 13 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available online up to 5 p.m. Saturday, at Eventbrite. No reservations without ticket purchase. Info: friendsoffortnecessity@yahoo.com.
INDOOR YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3-4 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Calvary United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Monongalia County 857 at Darnell Hollow.
4-H TALENT SHOWCASE: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 7 at Preston Community Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood. Fundraiser for camp scholarships. Admission by donation.
MOUNTAINEER MEMORY MAKERS ORNAMENT CLUB: hosts a event from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Oct. 20, at Pierpont Center Hallmark store. This is one of 20 clubs selected to win this event. Keepsake Ornament Artists Robert Hurlbert and Rodney Gentry will sign ornaments. Free breakfast snacks will be served. Club is collecting new crayons, colored pencils, markers and cartoon Band-Aids for the WVU Children’s Box of Hope.
KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY: 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at Preston Community Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood. Co-hosted with SPROUT. Info: 304-435-9690.
Dance
HOME BREW: will perform from 8-11 p.m. Friday for a dance at the Fairmont Eagles, 305 1st St., Fairmont. $5 cover. Open to the public. New members welcome. Info: 304-363-9718.
SWING AT THE ELKS: 8:15-9:30 p.m. starts the second Tuesday and runs each Tuesday through October, at Elks Lodge 411, 1138 Chestnut Ridge Road, hosted by Morgantown Swing. Open dance floor with DJ until 10:30 p.m. Cost is $6/lesson or $30 for 6 lessons. Info: facebook.com/MorgantownSwing.
FREE SWING DANCE PARTY: 8:15 p.m. Oct. 2 at Elks Lodge 411, 1138 Chestnut Ridge Road. Mix and mingle, take a free introductory swing dance lesson, free refreshments, open dance floor with DJ. No partner needed.
FALL DANCE: 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 6 at the Szilagyi Center in Rowlesburg, featuring music by Company House Band. Admission: $10 per person. Adults only (18 and older). BYOB and snacks. Info: Kenetta, 304-454-9288.
SQUARE AND CONTRA BARN DANCE: 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at Preston County Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood, with caller Taylor Runner and Kennedy Barn String Band. All ages. 7 p.m., all ages over 8 years. $5 per person or $10 per family. Kids under 12 admitted free.
Art and exhibits
MORGANTOWN ART ASSOCIATION: Members will participate in the annual Arts Walk from 6-9 p.m. Friday, at the Old Stone House on Chestnut Street downtown, showing a variety of work encompassing all media, including artists Isabel Hernandez, Jane Cardi, Sally Digman, Kathleen Krisner, Susan Dotson, Susan Witt and others. The All-Member Show will be held in October, prospectus available at morgantownartassociation.com. Take-in will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 3. No work taken after 6 p.m. Open studio time is available from 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays for oil and acrylics artists, cost $5, space to store canvases and supplies provided, some easels available, call Jane at 304-296-0068 or email drjcardi@gmail.com. Watercolor classes with Susan Hall Witt from 10 a.m.-noon Mondays ($6 per class) and 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays (OLLI and MAA members only). The Lynn Ferris watercolor workshop “Capturing the Light,” will be Oct. 9-11. Cost is $225 for members and $250 for non-members. $100 deposit holds your spot. Gallery is in the Mountaineer Mall on the Green Bag Road, Info: 304-291-5900, morgantownartassociation.com.
MORGANTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM: will display work by Morgantown native and professional photographer Walter Courtney and paintings by Sally McClain, longtime Morgantown High School art teacher and muralist, during Arts Walk, from 6-9 p.m. Friday. The museum is at 175 Kirk Street, behind Monongalia Arts Center. Info: 304-319-1800 or email info@morgantownhistorymuseum.org.
SPENCER & KUEHN FINE JEWELRY STUDIO: 320 High St., features work by several artists for Art’s Walk: oil paintings on canvas by Ineke Knudson, mixed media on canvas by Dave Dorsey, oils on canvas by John P. Kuehn, oils on canvas by Kelly Keifer and fine art jewelry by Katherine Spencer, from 6-9 p.m. Friday.
TONIQUE’S TRILOGY: hosts several artists for Arts Walk, 6-9 p.m. Friday. Night also features dry shampoo bar, hair perfume menu, wine and desserts.
MONONGALIA ARTS CENTER: features “Screen Shots,” an exhibition that celebrates the big screen, in the Davis Gallery; “As I Stroll,” an exhibition by Pittsburgh artist Christopher Boring, in the Benedum Gallery. Both will be on display from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, during Fall Arts Walk. At 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Krish Mohan will perform his comedy show, “Empathy On Sale,” in the Tanner Theatre. Info: info@monartscenter.com or 304-292-3325.
MESAROS GALLERIES: host exhibitions by Alisa Henriquez and Kevin Clancy, through Saturday. Gallery hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
ART CLASSES AT MICHAEL’S: hosts classes: 1-3 p.m. today, painting, acrylic, still life — radishes; 3:15-5:15 p.m. Saturday, drawing, still life — faerie home; 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, painting, acrylic — autumn at the lake; 1-3 p.m. Oct. 4, drawing, still life — pumpkin and vines. Classes are $15 each, plus supplies (unless otherwise noted), and begin promptly at the time listed. There are also crochet and knitting classes. Register 24 hours in advance at michaels.com/classes.
ARTHURDALE HERITAGE: hosts museum tours from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through the end of October. Tour an original 1930s homestead and the buildings along W.Va. 92 in Preston County, used in the nation’s first New Deal homestead subsistence community championed by Eleanor Roosevelt. Craft shop open. Admission charged, parking is free. Info: arthurdaleheritage.org.
B&O TRAIN DEPOT AND MUSEUM: in Tunnelton will be open from 1-3 p.m. Sundays through September. See historic items from old telegraph equipment to train china and photos. Admission is free but donations welcome. Info and for tours: 304-568-2559.
ART MUSEUM OF WVU: Exhibitions on display are: “Impulse: A Trip Inside.” Regular hours: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 12:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. Admission is free. Info: artmuseum.wvu.edu/.
IKEBANA OF KEIKA-KAZAN School EXHIBIT: through Saturday at University Toyota Showroom, 60 Don Knotts Blvd.
Karaoke and DJs
BARSIDE GRILL: 417 Holland Ave., Westover: Karaoke with DJ Shay every Friday and DJ Jeff every Saturday. Info: 304-284-0661.
Theater
AUDITIONS FOR ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’: presented by West Virginia Public Theatre, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 7 in room 2021 of the WVU Creative Arts Center. Bring a 1-1 1/2 minute monologue, headshot and resume.
