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• 11th Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show

  March 14, 2015 to March 22, 2015 — Parkersburg, Wood

  Quilters and fans of quilts are preparing for the 11th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show, scheduled for March 14-22, 2015, at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History. The museum is located in downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia, on the corner of 2nd and Juliana streets.

  This year’s exhibit also includes a special display of antique and toy sewing machines along with small sewing notions. The museum is located in downtown Parkersburg and the hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for ages 3 – 12.

  Quilt categories for this year’s exhibits include: (hand/machine quilted) bed quilts; wall quilts, crib quilts; duet quilts; group quilts; antique (pre 1950) for display only and themed quilts. This years’ themed quilt category is “SEW A GARDEN” showcasing quilts and wall-hangings that depict floral and garden themes by pattern, design and fabric selection.

  Quilters and quilt owners desiring to be exhibitors should register in advance with a registration form postmarked by Feb. 23, 2015. The form is available at www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com/2015_Quilt.pdf or by calling 304-420-4800. There is a minimal entry fee to exhibit.

  Awards will be given for “Best of Show” (hand-quilted); “Best of Show” (machine quilted); “People’s Choice,” “Superintendent’s Choice” and “Best of Civil War (themed).”
• Sacagawea, History Alive!

  June 21, 2015 — Parkersburg, Wood WVHC Event

  Sacagawea, History Alive!, 12:30 PM June 21 at City Park in Parkersburg. Free.

  History Alive! is a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council.
• West Virginia Symphony: Orchestral Sweets

  October 25, 2015 — Parkersburg, Wood

  Part of the WVSO-P season featuring the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. 3:00 PM October 25 at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg.

  • Respighi: The Birds
  • Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin
  • Hahn: Le Bal de Beatrice d’Este
  • Mozart: Symphony No. 40

  http://wvsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/classical/
• Where Music Meets the Humanities

  November 14, 2015 — Parkersburg, Wood WVHC Event

  The West Virginia Symphony lecture series, “Where Music Meets the Humanities: History, Theory, and Philosophy of the Music of Ravel and Gershwin” takes place on November 12 at Noon at the Clay Center in Charleston; on November 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the WVU Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, and November 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg. For more information contact Betty King at bking@wvsymphony.org or 304-561-3531.

  This project is funded in part by a West Virginia Humanities Council grant.
• Bob Thompson's Joy to the World

  December 12, 2015 — Parkersburg, Wood

  Bob Thompson and his band announce the 23rd season of Joy to the World, featuring special guest vocalist Lena Seikaly, with three shows in three West Virginia cities.

  Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. – Culture Center Theater in Charleston. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, if available. All seats are General Admission. Purchase tickets online, by phone (877-987-6487), and in person at Taylor Books at 226 Capitol Street in Charleston.

  Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. – Presented by Reinvent Wheeling-Capitol Theatre, 1015 Main Street, Wheeling. Advance Tickets are $19.50, Day of Show $25. Call (304) 233-4470, visit WesBanco Arena, 2 14th St, Wheeling or online.

  Dec. 12 at 8p.m. – Smoot Theatre, 213 5th St. Parkersburg, WV 26101. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, General Admission. Call (304)422-7529 or go online to SmoothTheatre.com

  Now in its 23rd year, Joy to the World is an annual live performance holiday jazz program hosted by pianist Bob Thompson and produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting. In addition to a distinguished solo career as the leader of the Charleston-based Bob Thompson Unit, Thompson has also been a member of the Mountain Stage band since 1991.

  Singer Lena Seikaly is a fresh voice on the national jazz scene from Washington, D.C. Named “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz” (The Washington Post), Lena is already making her mark as both a revivalist of traditional jazz vocals, as well as an innovator in contemporary vocal jazz styles. Originally from Falls Church, Virginia, she began her training at age four with piano, continued with classical voice in her teens, and went on to complete a B.M. in classical vocal performance at the University of Maryland School of Music.

  As the leader of her own trio, quartet and quintet, Lena has sold out performances at legendary D.C. institutions such as Blues Alley, the Strathmore Mansion, the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, Twins Jazz and various Smithsonian venues, among others. As a vocalist with other ensembles, she has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands), the Jazz Ascona Festival (Switzerland), the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee (CA), and was a participant at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass program directed by Christian McBride.

  The Joy to the World radio program featuring music from all three concerts will be broadcast in December 2016. The December 10 show in Charleston will be filmed for broadcast on WVPB television in December 20 at 8pm.
• Hatfields & McCoys: American Blood Feud traveling exhibit

  April 11, 2016 to May 06, 2016 — Parkersburg, Wood WVHC Event

  Developed by the West Virginia Humanities Council and illustrated by West Virginia University graphic design students with financial support from ZMM Architects and Engineers, this traveling exhibit relates the history of the events that have become synonymous with the word feud. April 11 – May 6 at the Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library, Parkersburg.
• Scottish & Celtic Heritage Festival

  April 16, 2016 — Parkersburg, Wood

  Scottish & Celtic Heritage Festival April 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Parkersburg City Park Pavilion https://sites.google.com/site/scottishcelticheritagefestival/

  10:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies, Special Presentation

  10:30 – Four Shillings Short Concert

  11:30 – Scottish Highland Dancers

  Noon – Celtic Rush band

  1 p.m. – W.Va. Scottish Highland Dancers

  1:15 – Workshop – learning Gaelic language

  2 p.m. – Celtic Rush

  3 p.m. – Bonnie Knees Competition

  3:15 – Workshop on Celtic Life

  4 p.m. – Four Shillings Concert

  5 p.m. – Raffle Drawing, Closing

  Pot of Gold Winner will be announced when it’s found
• Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival

  June 17, 2016 to June 19, 2016 — Parkersburg, Wood

  Where in WV will you find Reggae, Latin, Mexican, Native American, Celtic and American Roots Musicians all sharing the same stage? Where in WV will you find Native American Dancers, Middle Eastern Dancers and Martial Artists all performing at the same event? Where can you eat Polish Kielbasa, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Italian Pizza, Funnel Cakes, Chinese Egg Rolls, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, and an all American hot dog within steps of one another?

  At the MOVMCF at the Parkersburg City Park in Wild Wonderful WV! June 17-19 at Parkersburg City Park.

  The Festival is free to the public and celebrates diversity with a smorgasbord of artists and performers. Our goal is to highlight a variety of cultural and ethnic groups, showcasing artistic performances of traditional music and dance.

  http://www.movmcf.org/
• West Virginia Symphony: Sgt. Pepper's the Complete Album

  March 19, 2017 — Parkersburg, Wood

  Performing in Parkersburg! Journey through the 60’s with a catalogue of Beatles’ hits! Featuring Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, When I’m Sixty-Four, and more!

  3:00 p.m. March 19 at the Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg. http://wvsymphony.org/season-calendar/sgt-pepper
• Tony Desare: Sinatra and Beyond

  February 10, 2019 — Parkersburg, Wood

  With the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra

  Called “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” crooner and pianist Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes. Headlining with the WVSO, Tony DeSare will deliver a fresh take on old-school classics in a critically-acclaimed tribute to Frank Sinatra that includes song like Fly Me to the Moon, One for My Baby, The Summer Wind, Luck Be a Lady, Witchcraft, and My Way.

  • Sunday, February 10, 2019
  • 3:00 PM 5:00 PM
  • Blennerhassett School
  • 448 Jewell Road Parkersburg, WV, 26101

  http://wvsymphony.org/season-calendar/tony-desare-sinatra-and-beyond-lbf6k
• 10th Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Quilt Show

  March 15, 2014 to March 23, 2014 — Parkersburg, Wood

  Area quilters are invited to display their quilts and wall hangings at the Blennerhassett Museum. This year’s show features Civil War era themed patterned quilts and fabric choices in honor of the Civil War. Prizes will be awarded for “Best of Show”, “People’s Choice” “Superintendent’s Choice”, and “Best of Civil War” themed quilt.

  For more information about entering your textiles for the show please call the park office at (304) 420-4800.

  Mar 15, 2014 – Mar 23, 2014

  • Blennerhassett Island State Park
  • Contact phone: 304-420-4800
  • Fax: 304-420-4802
  • Web site: http://www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com/
  • Contact e-mail: blennerhassettislandsp@wv.gov
• Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America

  May 11, 2014 to June 21, 2014 — Rowlesburg, Preston WVHC Event

  “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America” at Preston County Sports Museum in Rowlesburg May 11 through June 21.

  The West Virginia Humanities Council is sponsoring a state tour of the new Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit, Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America. West Virginia is a debut state for the exhibit that will be on display at the Preston County Sports Museum located in the Szilagyi Center in Rowlesburg May 11 through June 21. The ribbon cutting ceremony to open the exhibit will be on Sunday, May 11, at 1:00 p.m.

  Hometown Teams interweaves images and text with almost 70 artifacts, video, audio and other interactive elements that present perspectives on sports in popular culture, as well as local sports traditions. It offers information about mascots, marching bands, cheerleaders, game day traditions, tailgating, player/coach relationships, sports equipment, stadiums, rivalries, and athletes who broke racial, gender or physical barriers in sports. The growth of alternative and extreme sports also is explored.

  The Humanities Council is providing funding and technical assistance to each host site for the development of companion displays and supplemental programs that celebrate their local sports heritage. For information on local Hometown Teams activities at the Preston County Sports Museum call 304-789-6147. Before coming to Rowlesburg the exhibit traveled to Parkersburg and Gilbert.

  Hometown Teams is made possible through the Museum on Main Street (MOMS) program, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and state humanities councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.

  This project is funded in part by a West Virginia Humanities Council grant.
• West Virginia Day at Blennerhassett Island

  June 20, 2014 to June 22, 2014 — Parkersburg, Wood

  June 20-22, Blennerhassett island State Park will host a variety of events to celebrate West Virginia’s birthday. Activities include a Civil War encampment and battle, rides on the Island Belle sternwheeler, barn dance and dinner, and 1860’s baseball exhibition. More information
• Sunday@Two with Todd Burge

  October 12, 2014 — Beckley, Raleigh

  2pm October 12 at Tamarack

  Todd Burge’s songs are mostly stories that inhabit his invented characters. The scat singing and lyrical humor lighten the mood of some heavy subjects, letting his insights sneak up on you. Producer Don Dixon said, "With wit and pathos in equal measure, Todd Burge takes on subjects in his songs that never occur to most folks. Subjects too quirky, too controversial, too obtuse for most writers to get a handle on”. Over the last three decades, Burge, has played everything from Alternative/Punk Rock to Bluegrass, performing over 100 shows per year in venues as diverse as CBGB’s with his band 63 Eyes, to the The Country Music Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center. He is a repeat guest on NPR’s Mountain Stage and has been called the “dean of WV songwriters”, by the show’s host, Larry Groce. Burge has performed and toured with Tim O’Brien, Kathy Mattea, Lucinda Williams, Bela Fleck, Mike Seeger, Larry Groce, Ricky Skaggs and many others. In 2013 he is getting together with Bill “Hot Rod Lincoln” Kirchen for a few duo concerts.

  In 2012, Burge released two CDs, One for grownups entitled “Building Characters” produced by Don Dixon (R.E.M. Mary Chapin Carpenter) and featuring Tim O’Brien (Hot Rize, Mark Knopfler, Steve Martin) and one for children entitled “Character Building”. The Children’s CD will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. His high energy shows are packed with songs and stories of bizarre characters and critters, from dogs to sharks to humans and beyond. Burge has the ability to twist his catchy tunes into something we can all relate to. Todd Burge also hosts his own radio show and podcast, Songwriter Night with Todd Burge. He resides with his wife Lisa and two young children, Sophia (7) and William (9) in Parkersburg WV.
• Volcano Days Antique Engine Show & Festival

  September 27, 2014 to September 28, 2014 — Parkersburg, Wood WVHC Event

  Volcano Days Antique Engine Show & Festival takes place at Mountwood Park Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28. The annual celebration of Volcano, a once thriving oil boom town in Wood County, includes narrated wagon rides to Volcano, antique engines, crafters, vendors, music, food, and more. For more details visit www.moutwoodpark.org.

  This project is funded in part by a West Virginia Humanities Council grant.
• Archives and History Tuesday Lecture: Incidents of Morgan's Raid

  September 02, 2014 — Charleston, Kanawha

  On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, Brian Stuart Kesterson will present “Incidents of Morgan’s Raid with an Account of Stovepipe Johnson’s Retreat through West Virginia” in the Archives and History Library in the Culture Center in Charleston. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

  Kesterson will focus on the ill-fated 1863 raid of General John Hunt Morgan and Colonel Adam Rankin “Stovepipe” Johnson’s retreat through West Virginia. Several years ago, he traveled over roads and lanes that Col. Johnson and his 300 retreating Confederate cavalrymen traveled. The remoteness of the retreat route largely factored in the preservation of a substantial part of the route, according to Kesterson. “Some of these roads were little better than wagon paths and they have changed very little since the time of the Civil War. About 90% of Johnson’s original retreat route still exists, which is amazing to think about since he and his men retreated over eight counties in West Virginia and two counties in Virginia.”

  A native of Wood County, Brian Kesterson received a bachelor’s degree from Marietta College and his teaching certification and master’s degree in education from Ohio Valley College. He currently is a history teacher at Parkersburg High School. He also is a member of the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, which has provided living history, boot camp programs for the school children of West Virginia and Ohio since 1990, and serves as chief musician/bugler for the general staff of the United States Volunteer Infantry.

  Kesterson appeared in the in the movie The Patriot (2000) as a special abilities re-enactor for the Revolutionary War time period and has appeared in documentaries on Civil War and other historical topics. He is the author of The Last Survivor: The Memoirs of George William Watson, A Horse Soldier in the 12th Virginia Cavalry (1993); Campaigning with the 17th Virginia Cavalry Night Hawks at Monocacy (2005); Dear Sir . . . Dear Miss . . .: The Letters of Granville B. Mann, Company A, 30th Battalion Virginia Sharpshooters & Miss Lucinda Maria Virginia (Chandler) Mann (2007); and Incidents of Morgan’s Raid with an Account of Stovepipe Johnson’s Retreat through West Virginia (2013).

  On September 2, the library will close at 5:00 p.m. and reopen at 5:45 p.m. for participants only. For additional information, call (304) 558-0230.
• West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Home for the Holidays

  December 05, 2014 to December 06, 2014 — Charleston, Kanawha

  Home for the Holidays

  December 5 & 6, 2014 at the Clay Center in Charleston

  Hear your favorite holiday music complete with special touches and unique arrangements only Maestro Cooper and the WVSO can provide. Always a favorite, Home for the Holidays is an unforgettable celebration of the season. Tickets sell out fast for this annual favorite!

  GUESTS:

  • Mariel van Dalsum, soprano
  • West Virginia Symphony Chorus
  • Appalachian Children’s Chorus
  • West Virginia State University Choir
  • Parkersburg Symphony Chorus

  http://www.wvsymphony.org/concerts-and-tickets/pops-series/227-home-for-the-holidays
• Bed Turnings from the Past

  March 21, 2015 — Parkersburg, Wood

  Have you ever wondered about what kind of stories a quilt can tell? We will unlock that mystery when you attend our “bed turnings”. Come hear stories about quilts as we turn back time with each quilt on our bed. The admission for this program is $10 per person and includes the museum admission and quilt show displays. March 21. Advance reservations are recommended. Light refreshments served.

  “Bed Turnings from the Past " is part of the 11th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show event. Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History

  For reservations: 304-420-4800
• Battle of Rich Mountain reenactment

  July 11, 2015 to July 12, 2015 — Beverly, Randolph

  Battle of Rich Mountain Civil War Reenactment, July 11-12 at Rich Mountain Battlefield Civil War site near Beverly.

  The “Skirmish along the Turnpike” will take place Saturday afternoon, July 11, at 3:30 west of Camp Garnett. In the original action the day before the battle, Union troops tested the defenses of Confederate Camp Garnett by advancing along the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike and adjoining woods. Met by strong resistance and cannon fire, the Federals retreated and determined not to make a frontal attack on the Camp. Spectators can view this reenactment along the roadway between Camp Garnett and Field of Fire Park. Those arriving earlier can participate in living history tours starting at 1 p.m. Tour participants will encounter a variety of activities with Civil War soldiers and 19th century citizens.

  The next day, Union troops took a roundabout route around Camp Garnett to the top of Rich Mountain, and encountered there a Confederate outpost guarding the pass at the Hart Farm. The reenactment of this battle will take place on Sunday July 12 at 2 p.m. on grounds near Field of Fire Park.

  The public is invited to take part in the full range of activities over the weekend.

  Saturday, July 11

  • 10:30 am Civilian Social
  • 1 – 3 pm Living History tours with dramatic Civil War scenarios
  • 3:30 pm Skirmish along the Turnpike, battle reenactment
  • 5:00 pm Civil War musical program by Tower Street Stringband
  • 6:00 pm BBQ Dinner (Tickets $10 in advance)
  • 8:00 pm Camp Dance with Rich Mountain String Band

  Sunday, July 12

  • 11:00 am Period Church Service
  • 1:30 pm Memorial Ceremony
  • 2:00 pm Battle of Rich Mountain reenactment

  Activities will take place near Field of Fire on the west side of the Rich Mountain Battlefield Civil War Site. Located along Rich Mountain road, the site can be reached by continuing about one mile east from Mabie, or over Rich Mountain seven miles west of Beverly. Please allow enough time to get to the site and get parked before the events you wish to see.

  All activities are free to the public. Donations and food proceeds will go to help preserve and care of the Rich Mountain Battlefield Civil War site. The battle site at Rich Mountain pass, and Camp Garnett earthworks at the base of the mountain, have interpretive signs and are open for visitation. Exhibits and more information about the battle are at the Beverly Heritage Center in Beverly.

  Rich Mountain Battlefield Foundation manages the site and sponsors the reenactment weekend. The reenactment is hosted by West Virginia Reenactors Association, with support from the Randolph County Convention and Visitors Bureau. For directions, more information or meal tickets contact Beverly Heritage Center, PO Box 227, #4 Court Street, Beverly, WV 26253, 304-637-7424, or see www.richmountain.org.
• Where Music Meets the Humanities

  November 12, 2015 — Charleston, Kanawha WVHC Event

  The West Virginia Symphony lecture series, “Where Music Meets the Humanities: History, Theory, and Philosophy of the Music of Ravel and Gershwin” takes place on November 12 at Noon at the Clay Center in Charleston; on November 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the WVU Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, and November 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg. For more information contact Betty King at bking@wvsymphony.org or 304-561-3531.

  This project is funded in part by a West Virginia Humanities Council grant.
• Where Music Meets the Humanities

  November 13, 2015 — Morgantown, Monongalia WVHC Event

  The West Virginia Symphony lecture series, “Where Music Meets the Humanities: History, Theory, and Philosophy of the Music of Ravel and Gershwin” takes place on November 12 at Noon at the Clay Center in Charleston; on November 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the WVU Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, and November 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg. For more information contact Betty King at bking@wvsymphony.org or 304-561-3531.

  This project is funded in part by a West Virginia Humanities Council grant.
• Bob Thompson's Joy to the World

  December 10, 2015 — Charleston, Kanawha

  Bob Thompson and his band announce the 23rd season of Joy to the World, featuring special guest vocalist Lena Seikaly, with three shows in three West Virginia cities.

  Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. – Culture Center Theater in Charleston. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, if available. All seats are General Admission. Purchase tickets online, by phone (877-987-6487), and in person at Taylor Books at 226 Capitol Street in Charleston.

  Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. – Presented by Reinvent Wheeling-Capitol Theatre, 1015 Main Street, Wheeling. Advance Tickets are $19.50, Day of Show $25. Call (304) 233-4470, visit WesBanco Arena, 2 14th St, Wheeling or online.

  Dec. 12 at 8p.m. – Smoot Theatre, 213 5th St. Parkersburg, WV 26101. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, General Admission. Call (304)422-7529 or go online to SmoothTheatre.com

  Now in its 23rd year, Joy to the World is an annual live performance holiday jazz program hosted by pianist Bob Thompson and produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting. In addition to a distinguished solo career as the leader of the Charleston-based Bob Thompson Unit, Thompson has also been a member of the Mountain Stage band since 1991.

  Singer Lena Seikaly is a fresh voice on the national jazz scene from Washington, D.C. Named “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz” (The Washington Post), Lena is already making her mark as both a revivalist of traditional jazz vocals, as well as an innovator in contemporary vocal jazz styles. Originally from Falls Church, Virginia, she began her training at age four with piano, continued with classical voice in her teens, and went on to complete a B.M. in classical vocal performance at the University of Maryland School of Music.

  As the leader of her own trio, quartet and quintet, Lena has sold out performances at legendary D.C. institutions such as Blues Alley, the Strathmore Mansion, the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, Twins Jazz and various Smithsonian venues, among others. As a vocalist with other ensembles, she has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands), the Jazz Ascona Festival (Switzerland), the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee (CA), and was a participant at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass program directed by Christian McBride.

  The Joy to the World radio program featuring music from all three concerts will be broadcast in December 2016. The December 10 show in Charleston will be filmed for broadcast on WVPB television in December 20 at 8pm.
• Bob Thompson's Joy to the World

  December 11, 2015 — Wheeling, Ohio

  Bob Thompson and his band announce the 23rd season of Joy to the World, featuring special guest vocalist Lena Seikaly, with three shows in three West Virginia cities.

  Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. – Culture Center Theater in Charleston. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, if available. All seats are General Admission. Purchase tickets online, by phone (877-987-6487), and in person at Taylor Books at 226 Capitol Street in Charleston.

  Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. – Presented by Reinvent Wheeling-Capitol Theatre, 1015 Main Street, Wheeling. Advance Tickets are $19.50, Day of Show $25. Call (304) 233-4470, visit WesBanco Arena, 2 14th St, Wheeling or online.

  Dec. 12 at 8p.m. – Smoot Theatre, 213 5th St. Parkersburg, WV 26101. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, General Admission. Call (304)422-7529 or go online to SmoothTheatre.com

  Now in its 23rd year, Joy to the World is an annual live performance holiday jazz program hosted by pianist Bob Thompson and produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting. In addition to a distinguished solo career as the leader of the Charleston-based Bob Thompson Unit, Thompson has also been a member of the Mountain Stage band since 1991.

  Singer Lena Seikaly is a fresh voice on the national jazz scene from Washington, D.C. Named “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz” (The Washington Post), Lena is already making her mark as both a revivalist of traditional jazz vocals, as well as an innovator in contemporary vocal jazz styles. Originally from Falls Church, Virginia, she began her training at age four with piano, continued with classical voice in her teens, and went on to complete a B.M. in classical vocal performance at the University of Maryland School of Music.

  As the leader of her own trio, quartet and quintet, Lena has sold out performances at legendary D.C. institutions such as Blues Alley, the Strathmore Mansion, the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, Twins Jazz and various Smithsonian venues, among others. As a vocalist with other ensembles, she has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands), the Jazz Ascona Festival (Switzerland), the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee (CA), and was a participant at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass program directed by Christian McBride.

  The Joy to the World radio program featuring music from all three concerts will be broadcast in December 2016. The December 10 show in Charleston will be filmed for broadcast on WVPB television in December 20 at 8pm.
• Where Music Meets the Humanities: Lecture Series With Maestro Cooper

  February 07, 2016 — Parkersburg, Wood WVHC Event

  The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s “Where Music Meets the Humanities” Lecture Series will be held at Blennerhassett Elementary School to build public dialogue around music history, theory, philosophy and criticism. Each guest-scholar and a West Virginia musicologist will highlight different areas of where music meets the humanities. This lecture will be based on the history, theory, and philosophy of the music of John Williams.

  1:30PM February 7
• Friends of the Brooke County Public Library Annual Spring Event

  April 28, 2016 — Wellsburg, Brooke WVHC Event

  Come meet and greet the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt who will be portrayed by Patty Cooper of Parkersburg in a West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive! Program!

  When: April 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM

  Where: Brooke County Public Library (River Room – Park in lot behind library and enter in back)

  Everyone is invited! Free to attend! Light Refreshments Will be Served!

  History Alive! is a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council.