Live music
123 PLEASANT STREET: hosts Jon Stickley Trio with Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns and The Kind Thieves Friday; SoundVizion Reunion Saturday; Dorfex Bos with WiZ0, Pashmina Music Tuesday; Potion Castle stand-up comedy open mic Wednesday. Info: 123pleasantstreet.com.
BLACK BEAR: hosts music at its downtown and Evansdale locations. Downtown: Trae Buckner today; Jazz Affiliated Friday; Elkhound Duo Saturday; Albright Alright Wednesday.
CROSSWIND: performs from 7-10 p.m. Friday at the Activity Center in Carmichaels, Pa.
TRUE COUNTRY: will perform from 8-11 p.m. Saturday at Morgantown Moose Lodge, 1993 Little Indian Creek Road. Food and drink menu available. No admission fee. Info: 304-276-5455.
501 BAND: performs from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday at Clarksburg Eagles.
MUNDY’S PLACE: 669 Madigan Ave., hosts Kenny West 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: face book.com/rubysbar73/.
COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday at Crossroads Community Building, featuring the stage band, open mic and special guests Ebony McGill, Larry Reed and Linda Parker. Admission: $5. Children under 12 admitted free. Kitchen closed, but free coffee available. Info: 304-265-5510 or 304-842-8812.
MIDDLETOWN COMMUNITY CENTER: which hosts the Ray Hileman & Wheels of country shows, is closed for the winter.
COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW: 2-5 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Winfield community building, featuring Linda Lee, Cheryl Canfield and Pam Lyons. Also featuring musicians Mike Drake, Chuck Westfall, Randy Stevens, Jim Harris Jr, Buddy Priest, Chris Musgrove and others. This is the last show until a March. There will be an open mic, door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Cost is $5 donation. Children under 12 admitted free. The kitchen will be serving 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 Doug Howard, Tane Lynne & Shadow Creek, 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 John Bolton. Kitchen opens at 1 p.m. Info: 304-844-2449 or centuryjamboreewv@gmail.com.
MACGLEE CHORAL ENSEMBLE: Rehearsals are held every Thursday evening. Always looking for new members. Info: Director Ken Godwin, 304-599-2431.
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 MUISC 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 & DJs
BARSIDE GRILL: 417 Holland Ave., Westover: Karaoke with DJ Shay every Friday and DJ Jeff every Saturday. Info: 304-284-0661.
PURPLE COW: hosts DJ Tony Saturday.
Art and exhibits
MORGANTOWN ART ASSOCIATION: November-December will be the annual Christmas Show and Bazaar. Work will be for sale and priced less than $100. Table items will be taken at the same time. Artist for the month is Sally Digman, a multimedia artist who creates realistic and abstract pieces. The next Kappa Tau meeting will be from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday and will feature a Thanksgiving luncheon, followed by voting for officers and making items for the bazaar. 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). 2019 workshops are filling up, reserve space now. $100 holds your place. Gallery is in the Mountaineer Mall on the Green Bag Road, Info: 304-291-5900, morgantownartassociation.com.
MONONGALIA ARTS CENTER: features “Bare Form” exhibition, in the Bendum Gallery, which runs through Nov. 21. Submission guidelines and info: info@monartscenter.com or 304-292-3325.
ART CLASSES AT MICHAEL’S: hosts art classes: 1-3 p.m. today, painting, acrylic, landscape — lavender field; 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, drawing, landscape — lighthouse; 1-3 p.m. Nov. 15, painting, acrylic, floral — orange flowers in a vase. 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.
ART MUSEUM OF WVU: Exhibitions on display are: “Impulse: A Trip Inside.” There will be a Lunchtime Looks presentation by Michael Loop, about the museum’s latest superhero-themed exhibition, starting at noon Friday. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy if you wish. 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/.
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 ASSOCIATION: 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.
VENDOR/CRAFT FAIR: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, Terra Alta Community Building. Homemade soup and chili available by bowl or quart, as well as sausage gravy and biscuits, hot dogs, pepperoni rolls and beverages.
“RECOVER BOYS” SCREENING: 6 p.m. Saturday at Preston Community Arts Center, 123 S. Price St., Kingwood. Followed by a discussion on the opioid epidemic.
MORGANTOWN NEWCOMERS LUNCHEON/AUCTION: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Erickson Alumni Center, featuring lunch and live and silent auctions. Cost is $30. Reservations/tickets/info: morgantownnewcomers.org. All welcome.
PORCELAIN DOLL SALE: Adaland Mansion is selling its porcelain doll collection, in time for the holidays. To see the entire collection, call 304-457-2415 or stop in on public tour days, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and Sundays by appointment (304-457-4933).
BUS TRIP: Nov. 24 to Overly’s Country Christmas in Greensburg, Pa. Seats available. Cost is $27, sponsored by Rose of Sharon Church. Info: Peggy, 304-844-6603 or 304-363-4239.
MOUNTAIN MODEL A CLUB MEETING:and breakfast, 9 a.m. Nov. 24 at Barb’s Restaurant, intersection of U.S. 250 and W.Va. 92, Belington. Info: 304-624-4968.
LIVE NATIVITY: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8 at Kingdom EMC, 540 Fairmont Road, Westover.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1, First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood, 104 E. High St., Kingwood. Candy, baked goods, handmade gifts, craft items.
MORGANTOWN ROLLER VIXENS JINGLE BRAWL DERBY: 3-8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park. Doors open at 3 p.m., first bout starts at 4 p.m. The derby is a four-team Christmas-themed roller derby scrimmage with one all-gender game for male skaters (five bouts total). Vendors will sell a variety of crafts, goods and concessions. Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $5 for WVU students, $10 for seniors 55 and older, free for kids under 12. Info: morgantownrollervixens.com.
Dance
SWING AT THE ELKS: 8:15-9:30 p.m. starts the second Tuesday and runs each Tuesday through November, 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.
MORGANTOWN FRIENDS OF OLD TIME DANCE: features caller Taylor Runner and music by Lone Pine String Band for a dance from 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Marilla Park. Cost is $7, adults; $5, students; $15, families. Refreshments served. Beginners and singles welcome. Info: morgantowndance.com.
MEDIEVAL ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS: 2 p.m. Saturday 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
“MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM”: by William Shakespeare, 8 p.m. Nov. 8-9 and 16-17 and 1 p.m. Nov. 10 and Nov. 18 at M.T. Pockets Theatre, 203 Parsons St. in the old Woodburn School complex next to the Boys and Girls Club. Tickets: $15, adults; $13 seniors/military; $10, students, at mtpocketstheatre.com. Info: 304-284-0049.
“PAW PATROL LIVE! RACE TO THE RESCUE”: set for 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 18 and noon and 4 p.m. May 19 at the WVU Creative Arts Center, will have tickets go on sale Nov. 16 at ticketmaster.com, Mountainlair and CAC box offices and 1-800-745-3000. Tickets start at $24. VIP packages start at $119 (features premium seating, commemorative lanyard and after-show meet-and-greet with Paw Patrol Live ! walk-around characters.
“HAMILTON”: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Hamilton Jan. 1-27 at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. Only premium seats are still available for a limited number of shows. Info: trustarts.org/
HAMILTONFAQ.
“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.
