ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

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Special Events

• Charleston Civic Center
  200 Civic Center Drive • Charleston, WV 25301
  304-345-1500
  One of the most flexible facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region, this civic center is comprised of the Civic Center Coliseum, Municipal Auditorium, Civic Center Little Theater, and the Charleston Convention Center. The center hosts year round entertainment and convention, exhibition and sporting events.

• FestivALL Charleston
  304-561-3570 (Tickets)
  Held throughout Charleston, the four-day FestivALL offers high-quality artistic events that include music, dance, theater, visual art, and film. FestivALL also offers local artists and arts organizations the opportunity to show off their specialties.

• Nativities Around the World [Friday, Dec. 4, 2009]
  1833 Devondale Circle • Charleston, WV 25314
  304-546-3877
  This is a self-guided art exhibit of more than 500 nativity scenes from this country and over 80 other nations. It also includes a walk through "Bethlehem," and live music on Sunday. Fri. Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. Sat. Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. Sun. Dec. 6, 6-9:30 p.m.* Tue. Dec. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Thu. Dec. 10 6-8:30 p.m. This is a non-denominational event. *However, there will be a Tabernacle Choir broadcast & Christmas message from 8-9:30 on Sunday.

Cinema

• Marquee Southridge Cinemas
  331 Southridge Boulevard • South Charleston, WV 25303
  Located in Southridge Center
  304-746-9900
  This 12-screen state-of-the-art movie theatre offers two concession stands, stadium seating, digital sound, and high back chairs.

• Park Place Stadium Cinemas
  600 Washington Street East • Charleston, WV 25301
  304-345-6540
  Park Place Stadium Cinemas offers 11 stadium seating auditoriums and four Dolby surround EX auditoriums for you to enjoy the latest movies.

Concerts & Performances

• Mountain Stage
  304-342-5757
  Featuring some of the world’s greatest artists, Mountain Stage® is an internationally-distributed weekly, two-hour live performance music radio program produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting that blends studio quality with live performance before a theater audience. One of the longest-running contemporary music programs on radio, Mountain Stage® is distributed nationally by Public Radio International and features four or five guests each week. Most programs are recorded in the Cultural Center Theater at the Capitol Complex.

• West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
  P.O. Box 2292 • Charleston, WVClay Center for the Arts and Sciences
  304-561-3570
  In addition to its Charleston series of six symphonic and four pops concerts, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra tours the state each year.

• Charleston Chamber Music Society
  P.O. Box 641 • Charleston, WV304-344-5389
  Founded in 1942, the Charleston Chamber Music Society's classical chamber music concerts are presented at Christ Church United Methodist.

• Appalachian Children's Chorus
  P.O. Box 11342 • Charleston, WV304-343-1111
  "The Official Children's Chorus of the State of West Virginia," ACC currently has approximately 150 children in four choirs: Canzona, Chamber, Camerata, and Concert.

Plays & Productions

• Children's Theatre of Charleston
  P.O. Box 11060 • Charleston, WV304-346-0164
  The official children's theatre of West Virginia, this educational and entertaining children's theatre performs an array of exciting shows from October to March at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre which will delight audiences of all ages. They also offer theatrical educational programs for children.

• Charleston Ballet, The
  822 Virginia Street East • Charleston, WV 25301
  304-342-6541
  "The official West Virginia State Ballet," the Charleston Ballet was formed in 1956 by Andre Van Damme "to provide state experience in a professional atmosphere for West Virginia dancers and to create a greater appreciation for the art of ballet." Professional classes are available.

• Charleston Stage Company
  123 Summers Street • Charleston, WV 25301
  Located in Downtown Charleston
  304-343-5272
  The Charleston Stage Company performs an array of exciting theatrical productions throughout their season which include experimental and avant garde plays, new dramas, and European and American classic dramas. They also offer educational and artistic outreach programs for all ages.

• Kanawha Players
  309 Beauregard Street • Charleston, WV 26312
  304-343-7529
  Kanawha Players is "one of the oldest, continuously operating amateur theater companies in the country," having produced a season of live productions since 1922.

• River City Youth Ballet Ensemble & School
  4110 MacCorkle Avenue, Southeast • Charleston, WV 25304
  304-925-3262
  Named "West Virginia’s Official Youth Ballet," the primary goal of the River City Youth Ballet School is to educate their students in the art of dance. Classes in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and creative movement for all skill levels are offered.

Festivals & Fairs

• Multifest
  P.O. Box 981 • Charleston, WVHeld on the State Capitol Grounds
  304-347-7663 or 304-776-1282
  One of the largest educational, family-oriented events in the area, Multifest is a celebration of ethnic diversity and multiculturalism in West Virginia held annually the first weekend in August. A variety of ethnic cuisine, arts, crafts, music and cultural dance is presented during this event.

• Riverfest
  P.O. Box 2191 • St. Albans, WVHeld at St. Albans Roadside Park
  304-760-6202
  St. Albans Riverfest is an annual four-day event held each July. The whole family will enjoy an amazing fireworks display, craft booths, food, musical performances, a 5K run and walk, parade, contests, and more.

Sporting Events

• West Virginia Power
  601 Morris Street, Suite 201 • Charleston, WV 25301
  Held at Appalachian Power Park
  304-344-2287
  A part of the South Atlantic League, the West Virginia Power is a Class A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.