“Nude on a Beach,” a painting by Greg Siler, is on display at The Loft at 219 Hale St.
Charleston's monthly Art Walk invites art lovers to stroll through downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Callen McJunkin's gallery, The Loft at 219 Hale St., will feature works by photographer Gary Mesa-Gaido, and artists Caroline Jennings and Greg Siler.
Mesa-Gaido will speak about his work, and artist-educator Andrea Anderson, artist Dane Klingaman and McJunkin will lead conversations about art on paper, the current exhibition representing 18 artists.
Other galleries participating in the walk include Art Emporium Gallery, Chet Lowther Studio, Gallery Eleven, Clay Center, Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery, Stray Dog Antiques, Annex Gallery at Taylor Books, and the Purple Moon.
Blues society hosts bass player
Dave "Biscuit" Miller, a bass player, entrepreneur and recording artist, will be featured 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Chilton House, St. Albans, along with the Mix and special guest Lady D.
The $20 admission includes a buffet dinner - with biscuits - at 6:30 p.m.
Miller's grandmother affectionately called him "Biscuit" after he devoured a pan of biscuits she had baked.
He has recorded with Lady Blue Johnson, Lonnie Brooks, Mojo Buford, Sonny Rodgers and the Lamont Cranston Band. His first recording with Sonny Rodgers won a W.C. Handy award for the Best Blues CD.
The evening of blues music and soul food is presented by the Charleston West Virginia Blues Society. For reservation or more information, call (304) 546-9113.
Myrtle Beach event set for Saturday
The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization will host the 14th annual Myrtle Beach Dinner Dance at 6 p.m. Saturday at Little Creek Park in South Charleston.
The giant beach party, which attracts more than 2,500 people each year, is the major fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central West Virginia.
The Teays House Restaurant will cater dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. with drinks provided. Following dinner, the bands the Catalinas and the Janitors will play until midnight.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite Hawaiian shirt, sundress, shorts or other beach clothing. Tickets and tables are still available. Table sponsorship is $650 while individual tickets are $65.
For more information, to purchase tickets or secure a table call (304) 746-7900.
Group presenting musical cabaret
The Kanawha Kordsmen will present a musical cabaret 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Women's Club, Virginia and Elizabeth streets.
The chorus is directed by Skipp Kopp.
Tickets are $15 at the door, and refreshments are included. For more information call (304) 346-7464.
Songwriter's work takes aim at politics
Satirical songwriter Roy Zimmerman will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Zimmerman has been writing funny songs about ignorance, war and greed for 20 years. Now his campaign promise is to perform in all 50 states before the November election.
"Thanks for the Support," is the name of his new CD featuring inventive rhymes lambasting all things political in this election year.
Admission is $10 at the door. Call (304) 345-5042.
Lost Cause to perform on levee
The band Lost Cause will perform for Friday's Live on the Levee concert, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Haddad Riverfront Park.
The band is made up of good friends who have been playing together for years. They perform classic, pop and rock tunes.
Members include Whitney Hess, who performs vocals, guitar and saxophone and likes to be challenged to play requests. Other members include his wife, Vicki, on lead vocals; Chuck Peterson on bass; Monty Vickers on guitar and vocals; David Mayse on percussion and vocals; and BJ Nibert on keyboard and vocals.
The concert is free. Food and beverages will be available for sale during the event.
WomanSong seeks new members
WomanSong has scheduled auditions for new members from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, 317 Washington St. W.
The woman's chorale is composted of about 30 singers who perform all types of music. Concerts are scheduled annually during the Christmas holiday and in the spring.
The group sings in two- to four-part harmony and presents concerts free to the community, asking those who can to bring non-perishable food items for the local food pantry.
Artists on hand for monthly Art Walk
Charleston's monthly Art Walk invites art lovers to stroll through downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
Callen McJunkin's gallery, The Loft at 219 Hale St., will feature works by photographer Gary Mesa-Gaido, and artists Caroline Jennings and Greg Siler.
Mesa-Gaido will speak about his work, and artist-educator Andrea Anderson, artist Dane Klingaman and McJunkin will lead conversations about art on paper, the current exhibition representing 18 artists.
Other galleries participating in the walk include Art Emporium Gallery, Chet Lowther Studio, Gallery Eleven, Clay Center, Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery, Stray Dog Antiques, Annex Gallery at Taylor Books, and the Purple Moon.
Blues society hosts bass player
Dave "Biscuit" Miller, a bass player, entrepreneur and recording artist, will be featured 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Chilton House, St. Albans, along with the Mix and special guest Lady D.
The $20 admission includes a buffet dinner - with biscuits - at 6:30 p.m.
Miller's grandmother affectionately called him "Biscuit" after he devoured a pan of biscuits she had baked.
He has recorded with Lady Blue Johnson, Lonnie Brooks, Mojo Buford, Sonny Rodgers and the Lamont Cranston Band. His first recording with Sonny Rodgers won a W.C. Handy award for the Best Blues CD.
The evening of blues music and soul food is presented by the Charleston West Virginia Blues Society. For reservation or more information, call (304) 546-9113.
Myrtle Beach event set for Saturday
The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization will host the 14th annual Myrtle Beach Dinner Dance at 6 p.m. Saturday at Little Creek Park in South Charleston.
The giant beach party, which attracts more than 2,500 people each year, is the major fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central West Virginia.
The Teays House Restaurant will cater dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. with drinks provided. Following dinner, the bands the Catalinas and the Janitors will play until midnight.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite Hawaiian shirt, sundress, shorts or other beach clothing. Tickets and tables are still available. Table sponsorship is $650 while individual tickets are $65.
For more information, to purchase tickets or secure a table call (304) 746-7900.
Group presenting musical cabaret
The Kanawha Kordsmen will present a musical cabaret 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Women's Club, Virginia and Elizabeth streets.
The chorus is directed by Skipp Kopp.
Tickets are $15 at the door, and refreshments are included. For more information call (304) 346-7464.
Songwriter's work takes aim at politics
Satirical songwriter Roy Zimmerman will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Zimmerman has been writing funny songs about ignorance, war and greed for 20 years. Now his campaign promise is to perform in all 50 states before the November election.
"Thanks for the Support," is the name of his new CD featuring inventive rhymes lambasting all things political in this election year.
Admission is $10 at the door. Call (304) 345-5042.
Lost Cause to perform on levee
The band Lost Cause will perform for Friday's Live on the Levee concert, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Haddad Riverfront Park.
The band is made up of good friends who have been playing together for years. They perform classic, pop and rock tunes.
Members include Whitney Hess, who performs vocals, guitar and saxophone and likes to be challenged to play requests. Other members include his wife, Vicki, on lead vocals; Chuck Peterson on bass; Monty Vickers on guitar and vocals; David Mayse on percussion and vocals; and BJ Nibert on keyboard and vocals.
The concert is free. Food and beverages will be available for sale during the event.
WomanSong seeks new members
WomanSong has scheduled auditions for new members from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, 317 Washington St. W.
The woman's chorale is composted of about 30 singers who perform all types of music. Concerts are scheduled annually during the Christmas holiday and in the spring.
The group sings in two- to four-part harmony and presents concerts free to the community, asking those who can to bring non-perishable food items for the local food pantry.
Call Jan Andrews at (304) 744-4642 to set up an audition time.
Gorby's Music in South Charleston will host an old-time acoustic and bluegrass jam starting at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The event is open to all ages and skill levels. The store is located at 214 Seventh Ave.
For more information call (304) 744-9452.
Clay Center offers family workshop
The Clay Center will present a Science Survivor Challenge from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
The new family science workshop will feature physics and chemistry experiments in the center's classrooms.
Those attending will be challenged to present an experiment as a group to gallery guests.
Registration is required. Call (304) 561-3517.
FOOTMAD sets lineup for season
FOOTMAD has announced its 2008-2009 concert season.
All shows are presented at the West Virginia Cultural Center Theater, State Capitol Grounds.
On. Oct. 18, Gandydancer returns to Charleston for a concert. Rosie Letdet and the Zydeco Playboys bring Cajun music to the stage in November, and Sones de Mexico plays Latin sounds in December.
The Tannahill Weavers will play some of Scotland's best Celtic music in January 2009, and the Sweetback Sisters will give the audience old time and honky-tonk music reminiscent of the 1940s and '50s in February.
Season ticket prices until Aug. 15 are $50. All the performances are at 8 p.m. Individual tickets are $20 general admission; $5 seniors; and $10 students.
Those children age 13 and under are admitted free.
For more information about FOOTMAD or to purchase season tickets call (304) 415-3668 or visit www.footmad.org.
Singer closing out library program
Award-winning singer and songwriter James Coffey will present a special "Splish, Splash, Read" concert to close out the Summer Library Club.
Coffey will visit the Riverside branch in Belle at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; the Main library at 123 Capitol St. at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday; the St. Albans branch at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; and the Elk Valley branch at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The program is for all ages, but registration is required. Call your local branch to register.
Fayetteville theater offers 'Barefoot'
"Barefoot in the Park" will open at the Historic Fayette Theater at 115 South Court St. Fayetteville, at 8 p.m. Friday and continue Saturday.
The play follows newlyweds Paul and Corie as they adjust to married life in their tiny fifth-floor Greenwich Village apartment.
Ticket prices are $10 adults and $7 for seniors and children 12 and under.
For more information call the theater at 574-4655 or email
Charleston Town Center presents "Hannah Mall-Mania" Saturday.
Events begin at 1 p.m. in Macy's Court and include a "Miley" look-a-like contest; a Billy Ray and Miley" (father and daughter) look-a-like contest; and a "Hannah Montana" quiz fest. Activities include a "Hanna Fashion" contest and "Star Treatment" mini-makeovers.
Jason Earles, who plays Jackson Stewart on the "Hannah Montana Show," will visit the mall at noon July 26 in Center Court.
In addition, there will be a fashion show, dance performance, and a "Hannah Montana" sing-a-long. For additional information, call (304) 345-9525.
