Entertainment, Life & Leisure

Entertainment listings: Nov. 7 – Nov. 14

LIVE MUSIC

123 PLEASANT STREET: hosts ITMG presents Josh from NYC today; Netherlands, Two Moons, LOUTS Friday; Jakobs Ferry Stragglers, Dirty Grass Players, Lord of Lester Saturday; Funk You with Black Garlic Tuesday; Vista Collaborative Fighting Hunger in Almost Heaven Benefit Concert Wednesday. Info: 123pleasantstreet.com.

MUNDY’S PLACE: 669 Madigan Ave., hosts open mic/singer-songwriter night Tuesday.

CROSSWIND: performs from 7-10 p.m. Friday at the Activity Center in Carmichaels, Pa.

MARK PALMER: plays from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Friday at Brookside Grill in Bridgeport.

THE METROPOLITAN THEATRE: on High Street hosts Chris Lane: Big, Big Plans Tour at 8 p.m. today (doors open at 7 p.m.), $37-$59.75; Tiny Meat Gang Live at 8 p.m. Friday (doors at 7 p.m.), $35. Tickets available at eventbrite.com.

COUNTRY ROADS JAMBOREE: 6 p.m. Friday with special guests Tom Roddey and the 21 Band, along with Touch of Country Band. Food available. Doors open at 5 p.m.

COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW: 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Winfield community building in Fairmont.  Featuring Steve Smith and Rhonda Rhodes with various musicians. There will be an open mic, door prizes, 50/50 drawing.  $6 donation, children under 12 are free. The kitchen will offer a turkey dinner for an additional cost. Info: Peggy at 304-844-6603 or 304-363-4239 or Helen at 304-363-5141.

SAGEBRUSH ROUND-UP: at 2580 Bunner Ridge Road, Fairmont, will host a country music show Saturday with  Chuch Comas, Joe Hooker & the Eagle Train Band and The Round-Up Band. Admission: $7, ages 6-12 admitted for $3. Homecooked dinners available.

CENTURY JAMBOREE: at Century Community Center hosts its 5th Annual Founder’s Day Celebration  Sunday, featuring The Century Band and special guest John Boton. Kitchen opens at 1 p.m. Show starts at 2 p.m. Info: centuryjambor eewv@gmail.com or 304-303-6724.

CLINT BLACK: performs his “Still Killin’ Time 30th Anniversary Tour,” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets start at $44 for general public, $29 for WVU students with ID. Tickets: 304-293-7469 or ticketmaster.com.

LANDAU MURPHY AND LARRY GROCE CONCERT: 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Metropolitan Theatre at 371 High St., Morgantown. The concert will benefit the United Way of Monongalia and Preston counties. Tickets cost $35 for premium seats and $30 for general admission. Order tickets at: landaumurphyjr.com.

MACGLEE CHORAL ENSEMBLE: The MACglee community choral group is now beginning registration for the winter/spring season. MACglee Choral group is sponsored by the Monongalia Arts Center and is directed by Ken Godwin. Present and former singers are invited to come and share their vocal talents and love for choral singing. Rehearsals are at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Mon Arts Center, in the Tanner Theater. New singers are always welcome to join the MACglee. Info: Ken Godwin at 304-599-2431. Present and former singers are to contact Michele Vidulich at 304-288-1882 or email their willingness to be a part of the group to michvidul@aol.com.

EVENTS

BINGO: at 4 p.m. Sunday. No Friday bingo. American Legion Post 174, Dellslow. Info: 304-692-6639.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF WV: hosts meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Off the Grid Pizzeria and Bakery, 11 Morgantown Ave., Newburg. DBSA is a nonprofit organization for people living with mood disorders and their supporters. Meetings are free and confidential. Info: John, 304-376-3213 or email siuwvuman@aol.com.

SHOWING OF “THE LION KING” (2019): 1 p.m. Saturday at The Metropolitan Theatre on High Street. $5 at the door includes popcorn and kid’s drink, as well as entry to win a prize after the movie. Family-friendly.  

VOCAL TECHNIQUES CLASSES: 7-8 p.m. Nov. 7, 14 and 21 at the WVU Creative Arts Center, designed for adults who depend on their voices: Singers, clinicians, actors, teachers, coaches, clergy, announcers and more. Offered by the WVU School of Music Community Music Program, taught by William Koehler, professor of voice at WVU. Price breaks if registered by Nov. 4. Info: 304-293-6946.

CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN: noon-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Nov. 15-16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 17. Hosted at 345 Fort Run Road, Ford City, Pa. Features crafts, antiques, decor, primitives and more.

MOBILE FOOD GIVEAWAYS: for Pantry Plus More, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Granville Fire Department; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 14 at Mountaineer Mall. Open at all residents of Monongalia County, only need name, address, phone and number in household.

COUNTRY ROADS QUILT GUILD: meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Harner Gospel Church. Program will be fabric dyeing.

MORGANTOWN NEWCOMERS CLUB AUCTION: Nov. 19 at Atria’s in the banquet room, 1188 Pineview Drive, Morgantown. Theme is Homegrown Gourmet. Auction preview at 11 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., auction from noon-1:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 each, available from Denise Minnear at 304-692-8483 or min neone@hotmail.com. Info on the club: morgantownnewcomers.org.

ART & EXHIBITIONS

COW & CLEMENTINE: 119 Pleasant St., hosts “Zero,” an exhibition of art featuring zero-waste works on found canvases with recycled paint by Quincy Gray McMichael. “In a Gallery Not So Far Away” exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures and felted works by multiple artists. 

ART MUSEUM OF WVU: hosts exhibits “Cut Up/Cut Out” through Dec. 8 and “Collective Insight: The Harvey and Jennifer Peyton Collection” through Jan. 19. Regular hours: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 12:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays.

MORGANTOWN ART ASSOCIATION: at Mountaineer Mall on Green Bag Road hosts its annual Art Bazaar for November and December. All art is priced to encourage holiday buying, most is $100 or less. There is framed and canvas art, jewelry, pottery, handmade yarn and more. The annual meeting for MAA is at noon Nov. 18  at the gallery.  There will be a Kappa Tau beginning at 10 a.m. featuring iris paper folding of Christmas and holiday cards, followed by the annual meeting and  a covered dish Thanksgiving dinner.  All members are encouraged to attend for the fellowship with and to bring up any concerns they have for the following year. Sign up early for an upcoming workshop with nationally known watercolorist Janet Rogers, $100 will hold your spot. Open studio time for oil and acrylics artists is available from 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $5 and space to store wet canvas and supplies will be provided at the gallery. Some easels are available. Info: 304-296-0068 or e-mail drjcardi@gmail.com. Watercolor classes by Susan Hall Witt are every Monday and Tuesday at the gallery. Monday’s classes are open to the public and are held 10 a.m.-noon, cost is $6. Tuesday’s classes are 1:30-4 p.m. and are free for OLLI and MAA members. All levels are welcome. Info: 304-291-5900, or call Susan at 304-290-3340 or visit the website. Membership in MAA is open to all high school age and older. Contact: Sally Digman at sal.digman@gmail.com or call 301-291-063. The Morgantown Art Association Gallery is in the Mountaineer Mall on the Green Bag Road, Phone: 304-291- 5900. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- Friday, 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Info: morgantownartassociation.com or on Facebook at Morgantown Art Association. 

ART CLASSES BY CHERYL: being taught at Hobby Lobby. Art classes are by request. Contact the instructor to schedule a class that you want to take: Drawing, acrylic painting and/or watercolor. Think about what you would like to create or if there is an art project that you would like some guidance on. Classes are suitable for beginners to intermediate students. Guided instructions are given. You must register for any of the classes that you want to take at least the day before the class. Two-hour classes are $25 each ($26.50 after tax). You can also request 1-1/2 hour classes at $20 per class ($21.20 after tax). Call 304-906-9267 to register and to find out about supplies you will need to bring. Supplies are extra and should be purchased prior to class. Payment is to be made at the beginning of class with either cash (bring exact amount), or check.

CLASSES AT ARTHURDALE HERITAGE: Mead workshop and tasting: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16, $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Holiday Paint & Sip, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 8, $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers.

THEATER

COMEDIAN BILL ENGVALL: performs at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, Pa. Tickets: $35-$90, available at the palacetheatre.org and 724-836-8000.

TRANSCONTINENTAL COMEDY TOUR: 8 p.m. Saturday in the Tanner Theatre at the Monongalia Arts Center, 107 High St., featuring Krish Mohan and Liss Victory. Doors open at 7 p.m. $10 admission, tickets available at the MAC lobby desk, by phone at 304-292-3325 and monartscenter.com/shop.

“BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL”: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets, $49 for general public; $29, WVU students with ID. Info: events. wvu.edu. Tickets: 304-293-SHOW (7469) or tick etmaster.com.

“MACBETH”: presented by M.T. Pockets Theatre Company at 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and Nov. 22-23 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 17 and 24. Tickets for all shows are $10, available at mtpocketstheatre.com or at the door when seats available. Theater is at 203 Parsons St., Morgantown.

“ALICE IN WONDERLAND”: a two-act play, 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at Grafton High School Auditorium. Admission: $8, available at the door.

MAD HATTER TEA PARTY: featuring characters from “Alice in Wonderland,” 12:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Grafton High School, in the Mary Battle Room. Admission: $10, advance purchase required, tickets available at Espresso Yourself Coffee House, 34 W. Main St., Grafton. Does not include admission to the play.

DANCE

MOSCOW BALLET’S “GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets start at $50 for general public; $24 for WVU students with ID. Info: events.wvu.edu. Tickets: ticketmaster.com or 304-293-SHOW (7469).

UPRIVER BAND FROM OHIO: performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Marilla Center, followed by an old-time dance with the band until 10:30 p.m. Refreshments available. Families and all levels welcome. Couples and singles welcome. Admission: $7, $5 students and $15 families. Info: morgantowndance.com.