Live music
123 PLEASANT STREET: hosts Hello June, The Furr, Beast Friend, Boulevard of the Allies Costume Party Friday; 123 Pleasant Street’s Punk Rock Halloween Bash with The Renfields, Defiant Brood, Ghost Road and The Jasons Saturday; benefit for Bonnie’s Bus with The Hillbilly Gypsies, 18 Strings, Quie and Jordan Poss Sunday; The Werks Halloween with The Manor & Friends Wednesday. Info: 123pleasantstreet.com.
BLACK BEAR: hosts music at its downtown and Evansdale locations. Downtown: The Settlement Friday; Tom Batchelor and Fiddle Mike Saturday.
ROCKIN’ REDNECKS: perform from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday at Smokin’ Jacks.
BUGSY’S TAVERN: hosts DBI Band from 5-7 p.m. Friday.
501 BAND: performs from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday at Clarksburg Eagles; from 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday at Mannington Moose.
BACK IN THE DAY: performs from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, during a sock hop at Morgantown Elks. All welcome.
CROSSWIND: performs from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Cheat Lake Community Church in Morgantown. Open to the public.
MARK PALMER: performs from 8-10 p.m. Saturday at Mundy’s.
NIC OF TYME: plays from 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday for a Halloween party at Masontown VFW.
PURPLE COW: hosts a Halloween costome party with Train Wreck Saturday. Cash and prizes.
MUNDY’S PLACE: 669 Madigan Ave., hosts Mark Palmer at 8 p.m Saturday.
MORGANTOWN YOUTH CHOIR CONCERT: “Carry Me,” is set for 5 p.m. today in Bloch Learning and Performance Hall at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Free and open to the public. Directed by Leticia Grutzman, student accompanist is Anna Brusoe. Also featureing the Morgantown Children’s Choral class and Minisingers of Morgantown. Info: 304-293-6946.
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 Halloween show at 6 p.m. Friday, featuring special guest Touch of Country. Menu: Ham dinner/sandwiches with all the fixings. Costumes optional.
MIDDLETOWN COMMUNITY CENTER: which hosts the Ray Hileman & Wheels of country shows,is closed for the winter.
SAGEBRUSH ROUND-UP: at 2580 Bunner Ridge Road, Fairmont, will host a country music show Saturday with Larry Reed, Gully River Band, and The Round-Up Band. 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 Larry Reed. 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.
THE DAVISSON BROTHERS: will perform Saturday at Evansdale Crossing in Morgantown.
MIKI SAWADA: a concert pianist based in New York, will perform at 6 p.m. Monday at Preston Community Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood, as part of her Gather Hear Tour. Admission by donation.
ZACH DEPUTY: performs Nov. 7 at 123 Pleasant Street, $10 cover.
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.
Karaoke and DJs
BARSIDE GRILL: 417 Holland Ave., Westover: Karaoke with DJ Shay every Friday and DJ Jeff every Saturday. Info: 304-284-0661.
SKARAOKE BY KEVIN: 7-11 p.m. Saturday at American Legion in Richard. Doors open at 6 p.m. Costume prizes. Open to the public.
Events
BINGO: 6 p.m. Fridays at American Legion Post 174, Dellslow. Regular games: $30/$40. CA: $85. Adm. Pack: $25 or AUCP: $25.
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.
“THE SNOW QUEEN”: story time and craft fair with dancers from Morgantown Dance Studio, 10 a.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble. Hear the story read, see a few dances from the upcoming “The Snow Queen” performance and have photos taken with the dancers.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR STORYTELLING BATTLE: featuring five storytellers outdoing each other, Saturday at Arthurdale Heritage Inc, W.Va. 92 in Preston County. Dinner served at 5 p.m., storytelling starts at 6 p.m. Outdoors if weather is nice, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Tickets: $10, adults; $7, children, at arthurdaleheritage.org.
NEIGHBORHOOD FALL PIG ROAST: noon-5:30 p.m. Saturday at Cheat Lake Community Church, 527 Tyrone Road, featuring games and food. Info: 304-594-3710.
KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY: 5 p.m. Saturday at Preston Community Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood. Co-hosted with SPROUT. Info: 304-435-9690.
NORTH CENTRAL WV PARKISONS GROUP: hosts monthly meeting Saturday at Eat ‘n Park in Bridgeport, with guest speaker Dr. Brian Payne, chief of functional neurosurgery at Southeastern Louisiana VA Center, and Leah Frye Chapman, Medtronics. Room opens at noon, speakers begin at 1 p.m. No cost to join. Info: Tracey, 304-363-1028.
CARPATHO-RUSYN CELEBRATION: noon-6 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Church 201 E. Main St., Uniontown, Pa. Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. Ethnic food for sale, including holubki, priohi, halushki, kolbasi and sauerkraut, soup, potato pancakes, pagach, baked goods and more. Pittsburgh Byzantine Catholic Archeparchial Choir performs at 2 a.m., folk dancing at 3 p.m., Rusyn folk music throughout the day, speakers, videos and more. Admission is free. Info: 724-438-6027.
ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Goshen Baptist Church, 1070 Goshen Road, Morgantown. Free family fun with safe treats, games, prizes, skits, free hot dogs, popcorn and more.
SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE CRAFT SHOW: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Waynesburg Central Elementary School. Food available. Activity room for children. $2 donation at the door, ages 12 and under admitted free. Info: facebook.com/socialserviceleaguewbg.
CHRISTMAS AT THE BARN: noon-9 p.m. Nov. 1, noon-9 p.m. Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 3 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4 in Masontown, Preston County. Featuring vintage Christams, folk art, stained glass, wool items, antiques, primitives, homemade soaps, jams, candy and more. Info: christmasatthebarn.com.
“RECOVER BOYS”: screening 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Preston Community Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood. Followed by a discussion on the opioid epidemic.
Art and exhibits
MORGANTOWN ART ASSOCIATION: The All-Member Show will be held in October. It is a judged show, with Beth Keener Flanery serving as judge. November-December will be the annual Christmas Show and Bazaar. Take-in will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the gallery. Work must be for sale and priced less than $100. Table items will be taken at the same time. The next Kappa Tau meeting will be from 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 6 and will feature a Thanksgiving luncheon, followed by voting for officers and making items for the bazaar.Gallery is in the Mountaineer Mall on the Green Bag Road, Info: 304-291-5900, morgantownartassociation.com.
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. Submissions wanted for the 2018 “Bare Form” exhibition, which runs Nov. 2-21 with an opening reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Artwork must be dropped by on Monday. Submission guidelines and info: info@monartscenter.com or 304-292-3325.
FUNDRAISER ART AUCTION: for Food for Preston, School Stores for Preston County and Preston County Arts Center, 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at Preston Community Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood. Bid on works by more than a dozen local artists, and more in a silent auction. Music by Karen Bright. Appetizers using local ingredients. Donate a non-perishable food item for admission.
SLIGHT INDULGENCE: 3200 Collins Ferry Road, features an exhibit of oils and watercolors by Jane Cardi, through Nov. 5. All are welcome.
ART CLASSES AT MICHAEL’S: 1-3 p.m. today, painting, watercolor, landscape — autumn date; 1-3 p.m. Friday, painting, acrylic, still life — pumpkin and sunflowers; 3:15-5:15 p.m. Saturday, drawing, landscape — lily pads; 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, drawing, still life — skull; 1-3 p.m. Nov. 1, drawing, floral — fall floral pumpkin. 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.
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/.
Dance
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.
HALLOWEEN DANCE: 8-11 p.m. Saturday with music by Home Brew featuring Toni Nichols at the Fairmont Eagles, 305 1st St., Fairmont. $10 cover, includes a meal. Prizes for best costume. Open to the public. New members welcome. Info: 304-363-9718.
HALLOWEEN SOCK HOP: 8-11 p.m. Saturday at Morgantown Elks Lodge, 1138 Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown. Costumes encouraged. Dance and costume competitions. Music by Back in the Day, a band performing music from the 1950s and 1960s. Cash bar, kitchen open. $10 cover.
“THE SNOW QUEEN”: based on the Hans Christian Anderson story, will be performed by Morgantown Dance Studio at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 3-4 at the Metropolitan Theatre on High Street. Tickets: morgantowndance.org, at the studio, or at the door. Info: 304-292-3266.
MEDIEVAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS: 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at Preston Community Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood. Similar to square or contra dance. Instructor Ellen McDaniel-Weissler, $5 per person, minimum 10 people are needed for the class to be held. Info: 304-441-2315, register by Nov. 3.
MOSCOW BALLET’S “GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets: $50-$70, general public; $24, WVU students, at ticketmaster.com or 304-293-7469.
Theater
SINGING, DANCING AND ACTOING WORKSHOPS: with Broadway stars Jackie Bayne and Jason Gillman of The Broadway Artists Intensive, for students ages 10-13, Friday-Saturday at Pizazz Dance Academy in Sabraton. Details and registration: morgantownsound.com.
“HAMLET”: presented by Vintage Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Saturday at Monongalia Arts Center. Tickets: $15, adults; $12, students and seniors. Info: 304-292-3325 or monartscenter.com.
“NEXT TO NORMAL”: a rock musical, will be presented at 8 p.m. Nov. 1-3 and 8-10 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 4. The story centers around a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that her illness and its management have had on her family. The musical also addresses the issues of grief, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and the underbelly of suburban life. Tickets: $15 at MAC lobby desk, by phone at 304-292-3325 or monartscenter.com/shop.
“THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY”:an immersive concert-style theater show chronicling the musical journey of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets: $39-$54, general public; $24, WVU students. Tickets: 304-293-7469, ticketmaster.com.
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC”: national tour, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets: $49-$74; $29, WVU students, at ticketmaster.com or 304-293-7469.
