September 1, 2012
Things to do Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012
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Music

GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION: Mount Nebo. The 62nd annual West Virginia Gospel Singers Convention has 24 performers who sing at 7 p.m. nightly. A worship service begins at 10 a.m. Admission is by donation. Camping is available. Call 304-622-0546 or 304-872-1977or visit www.wvgospelsing.com.

GATHERING AT SWEET CREEK: Sugar Creek Road in Mineral Wells. Admission is free. This fourth annual folk music festival features 58 West Virginia old-time musicians. For information, call 304-580-6929 or 304-489-2042.

AUNT JENNIE MUSIC FESTIVAL: Chief Logan State Park's Liz Spurlock Amphitheater (near Museum in the Park). Admission is free. The eighth annual Aunt Jennie Music Festival, named for West Virginia folk legend Virginia Myrtle "Aunt Jennie" Wilson. Wilson's grandson, Logan native Roger Bryant, will perform at a concert from 1 to 6 p.m. Featured singers will be the gospel group The Seekers, folk singer George "The Earl of Elkview" Daugherty, 2011 Vandalia Award winner Buddy Griffin with bluegrass/country duo Retro and Smiling, gospel singers the Stewart Family, country act Robert Shafer and the Pour House Band, old-time/bluegrass group The Samples Brothers and classic rockers The Street Players. Contact Elizabeth Williams at 304-792-7229.

Stage/theater

"CHARLOTTE'S WEB": 2 p.m. Adults $15, seniors and children under 12 $10. E.B. White's classic tale of a girl, a pig and one smart spider. Free live petting zoo one hour before Sunday matinee, with ponies, goats, a pig and other creatures. The Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main St. Call 304-721-8896 or visit albanartscenter.com.

Fairs/festivals

LINCOLN COUNTY FALL FESTIVAL: Fairgrounds in Hamlin. Highlights include a 2 p.m. ATV mud racing. The Gracemen, Jimmie McKnight and The Heritage Brothers perform at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and children, $7 for seniors and free for children under 6 ($5 for a carnival wristband). Passes are good for the entire weekend. Call 304-549-7301 or visit www.lcfairsandfestivals.com.

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