MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — D.J. Fontana, a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer who rose from strip joints in his native Shreveport, Louisiana to the heights of musical history […]
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Area entertainment listings 6/14/18-6/20/18
Live music 123 PLEASANT STREET: hosts Parsonsfield with Meadow Run Friday; Algiers with Retconned, Culture Thief Saturday; WV Day Travelin Appalachians Revue Wednesday. Info: 123pleasantstreet.com. MARK PALMER: plays from […]
See blacksmithing demos June 16 at fort
FAIRMONT — Come out June 16 and watch some of the best blacksmiths in north-central West Virginia apply their skills. There will be demonstrations throughout the day […]
Botanic garden offers summer camps for kids
MORGANTOWN — This summer, the West Virginia Botanic Garden will offer several camps for children entering grades pre-K through 8th grade during June and July. The Curious […]
‘A Hatful of Rain’ debuts June 20 at CAC
MORGANTOWN — Following the packed performances of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” West Virginia Public Theatre brings another piece of Broadway to north-central West Virginia. Directed by WVPT […]
CELEBS: Celebrity deaths force media to examine suicide reporting
NEW YORK (AP) — The deaths of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain have caused media organizations to look at how they cover suicide and […]
LIFE: Clinton-Patterson novel sells 250,000 copies its first week
NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Clinton’s debut novel had the year’s biggest opening so far for a work of fiction. “The President is Missing,” the thriller he […]
CELEBS: Actor John Schneider released from jail in alimony dispute
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Dukes of Hazard” star John Schneider is free hours after he was jailed for an alimony dispute. The 58-year-old Schneider was released from […]
Forks of Cheat Winery brings flavors of the Caribbean
Break out your flip-flops and tropical attire and dine on the flavors of the Caribbean, at 6 p.m. June 23 at Forks of Cheat Winery. Chef Tom […]
State parks to host farm-to-table dinners, first set for June 14 at Pipestem
CHARLESTON — Eight West Virginia State Parks will host farm-to-table dinners this summer to promote the use of locally grown produce and food products at park restaurants. […]
