A Feast of Summer Music Fests
The Summer Solstice is on its way and that sweet, ever-growing summer season of regional music festivals is just around the corner. Here’s a look at six great fests coming up in the heart of the summer in the region. Whizzbangers Ball @ The Summit in the New River Gorge The Huntington-based Whizzbang BAM (Booking […]
Head Into the Woods For the 18th Annual Nelsonville Music Fest
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – When it comes to national quality summer camp-out music festivals few are held in such high regard as Nelsonville Music Fest or NMF. Now in its 18th year, NMR reels in eclectic, epic acts, shares a wave of incoming artists ready to break, and celebrates the sweet vibe of community through the […]
West Virginia Ren Fest Turns Back the Clock For Wylde and Wonderful Fun
ALTA, W.Va. – If you’re looking for a historical-themed weekend escape to delight the senses, head over for a misty mountain hop to the Greenbrier Valley – and hit the wayback time machine to the West Virginia Renaissance Festival. Built around historic themes, the Ren Faire rolls every weekend in June. Produced by Hanlon-Lees Action […]
Into The Mystic Woods – Nelsonville Music Fest Reimagined and Revisited
BUCHTEL, OHIO – It was Southern Ohio’s own Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Bare that once song spouted accurately “ ‘bout the time you think you got it all locked in, things change, then they change again.” And thus, after safely but nervously hibernating through Covid, then having to reinvent itself somewhat and rebuild […]
A Few Tickets Still Left for 17th Annual Nelsonville Music Fest
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – When it comes to regional summer camp-out music festivals few fests have held such a high bar as Nelsonville Music Fest or NMF – for reeling in epic acts, notching up the latest artists to break, and capturing the sweet vibe of community. Located just a stone’s throw from the progressive Appalachian […]
2023 Summer and Fall Film Festivals in West Virginia
Lurch Fest Set for Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5, the Barbour County Historical Museum, 13 Museum St., Philippi, WV., celebrates the life of the late, great TV and film star, Ted Cassidy (best known for playing Lurch on the Addams Family). The third annual Lurch Fest will include Ted Cassidy trivia on Friday, […]
A Feast of Film!!
Here’s a look at just a few regional film events, festivals and submissions now happening in our corner of Appalachia. Marshall Artists Series to Screen “Rocketman” with 60-Piece Orchestra Experience the Oscar-winning musical film “Rocketman” about the life of iconic musician Sir Elton John live in concert with a 60-piece orchestra performing its unforgettable soundtrack […]
Nelsonville Music Festival Reveals 2023 Lineup
Featuring Big Thief, Alex G, Kurt Vile, Alvvays, and more! Stuart’s Opera House presents the 17th Annual Nelsonville Music Festival on July 21-23 at Snow Fork Event Center in Nelsonville, Ohio NELSONVILLE, OHIO – Now in its 17th year, the Nelsonville Music Festival long ago established itself as one of the region’s top, and most […]
Fall Films & Fests
The hours of light are waning, the spooky season of Halloween is upon us soon and it is the perfect time to celebrate film around the state. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming film events in the region. Horror Shorts!! Calling all horror lovers! Foundry Theater, (Jean Carlo Stephenson Auditorium) 800 Fifth Ave., […]
Mountain Grrls
Mountain Grrl Experience Shines With Light and Love for Appalachian Women Artists, Writers, Makers and Creatives PIKEVILLE, Ky. – It was back a couple months ago I heard an NPR Earth and Sky episode talking about the various versions of twilight, and, as a sporadic stowaway on a sailboat or two, I instantly became entranced […]