Thursday, May 24 2012 10:00 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:00:08 GMT
Quilt lovers will enjoy a visit to Berkeley Springs this weekend. It will be the finale of the Delectable Mountains Quilt Show and Sale at the Ice House. Hours will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday
Quilt lovers will enjoy a visit to Berkeley Springs this weekend.
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:58 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:58:03 GMT
Julia Pierpont Day is proclaimed by City of Fairmont from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26. Pierpont, wife of Francis H. Pierpont (Gov. of Restored Virginia from 1861-1868 and the " Father of West
Julia Pierpont Day is proclaimed by City of Fairmont from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26. Pierpont, wife of Francis H. Pierpont (Gov. of Restored Virginia from 1861-1868 and the " Father of West Virginia"), is considered by many historians as being responsible of Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day.
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:55 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:55:08 GMT
A weekend of hiking, nature programs, recreational activities and live music is planned May 25-27 at North Bend State Park in Cairo. Music will fill the amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. May 26. Pullman Road,
A weekend of hiking, nature programs, recreational activities and live music is planned May 25-27 at North Bend State Park in Cairo.
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:49 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:49:29 GMT
Camden Park welcomes summer with its Memorial Day Weekend Spectacular. Singer- songwriter Steve Free and his band are a part of the festivities. They will perform at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. May 26-28. Gary
Camden Park welcomes summer with its Memorial Day Weekend Spectacular. Singer- songwriter Steve Free and his band are a part of the festivities. They will perform at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. May 26-28. Gary
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:13 AM EDT2012-05-23 15:13:11 GMT
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will host the 150th Civil War Commemorative event, Stonewall Stopped: Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign, on May 26-27. The two-day event will focus on General Rufus
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will host the 150th Civil War Commemorative event, Stonewall Stopped: Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign, on May 26-27.
Learn about the cultures of many exotic destinations through art activities,
musical performances and more at the next Clay Center
family fun day. Around the World in a Day is set for noon to 4
p.m. Feb. 18.
The complete Around the World in a Day schedule
of activities includes:
Travelers' tales, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Bagpipe performance, 12:30 p.m.
Musical instrument show and
tell, 1 p.m.
Ragamala Dance workshop
featuring traditional Indian dance and art, 1 p.m.
Remarkable reptiles from
across the globe, 1, 2 and 3
p.m.
Hands-on African instrument
demo, 2 p.m.
While at the Center, guests can explore world cultures a little more
with three exhibits in the art gallery. See fun and interesting
photographs of animals from the George Eastman House collection in "Why Look at
Animals?" Learn about Native American culture through an assortment of
contemporary prints in "Migrations." And watch an eclipse from a variety of
viewpoints from around the world through a compilation of YouTube videos in
"It's All Relative."
Discover the mystery behind Saturn's famous rings
and find out how this massive gas giant was discovered by early astronomers in
the "Saturn: Ringed World" planetarium show. Plus, surf through the science of
waves in "The Ultimate Wave: Tahiti" and
journey
into the middle and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in "Hurricane on the
Bayou," two exciting giant screen films. Then,
examine environmental issues involving laundry, composting,
transportation and more in "Sustainable Choices," the newest hands-on exhibit in the Mylan Explore-atory.
All Around the World in a Day activities, with the exception of the
Ragamala Dance workshop, are included with gallery admission, which is free for
Clay Center
members or $6 for children and $7.50 for adults. Films and planetarium shows
are additional. For more information on other Clay Center events,
visit www.theclaycenter.org or call 304-561-3570.
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