Local playwright not afraid to push peoples buttons

flipside@wvgazette.com (Nicholas Ransbottom, FlipSide staff writer) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:04:32 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Playwright, librettist, and director Dan Kehde founded the Contemporary Youth Arts Company more than 15 years ago with his wife, Penny. Hes the managing director of the drama group and has produced more than 50 new and o...

In Short: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2012

(Staff reports) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:22:59 -0500

FestivALL art fair early deadline Wednesday is the early application deadline for the 2012 FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair, to be held June 23-24. Final deadline is March 1. Applications are available at

The Amazing Kreskin in Huntington Friday

( ) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:58:05 -0500

Theres $50,000 in it for you if can prove The Amazing Kreskin employs paid secret assistants or confederates in any phase of his show to help him perform his mentalist "effects." Its...

Breaking the cycle, through art (photo)

kennykemp@wvgazette.com (Kenny Kemp) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:09:50 -0500

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Battered but not Broken auditions will take place this weekend

(Staff reports) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:23:29 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Auditions for "Battered but not Broken," a local play about domestic violence, will be this weekend. The auditions for the play, written by Charleston native Cindy Wilson, will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday fr...

In Short: Jan. 12-18, 2012

(Staff reports) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:07:07 -0500

Art reception

Gallery Eleven, 1025 Quarrier St., will hold a reception for its exhibit "Crazy Eights" from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday...

Laughter, not celebrity drives comedian Brian Regan

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:55:16 -0500

WANT TO GO. Brian Regan WHERE: Clay Center WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday TICKETS: $39.50 INFO: 304-561-3570 or Clay...

Performers appearing at Winter Jam concert

(Staff reports) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:49:56 -0500

NewSong will host the concert. Also appearing are:

Skillet: Rock. This two-time Grammy nominated quartet will headline the show. It won the 2011 Billboard Award for Top Chri...

Christian illusionist brings magic, message to the masses

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:11:56 -0500

WANT TO GO. Winter Jam 2012 Featuring NewSong, Skillet, Sanctus Real, Brock Gill and many more WHERE: Charleston Civic Center WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 6 TICKETS: $10 at the door INFO:

GoodNight 2012 schedule

(Staff reports) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:27:19 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Say goodbye to 2011 with the Charleston Community Music Associations GoodNight celebration. The free, family-friendly event features music at 14 downtown and East End locations. KRT trolleys will travel in a continuous lo...

Review: This South Pacific is better remembered than endured

(Autumn D. F. Hopkins) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:15:52 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Rodgers & Hammersteins "South Pacific" came to the Clay Center last night, as part of the Broadway in Charleston series, on a revival tour of the original 1949 musical. "South Pacific" is a somewhat st...

Nutcracker creates some magic at the Clay

(Laura Allen) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:02:39 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In 1892, the year Peter Tchaikovsky premiered "The Nutcracker," in St. Petersburg, Russia, Xboxes and 3D television didnt exist. Bringing stories to life took effort and ingenuity -- things the digital world has in spades...

The Story of My Life is both a heartbreaking and funny musical

(Autumn D. F. Hopkins) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:19:35 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It is rare that a musical can be simultaneously heartbreaking and amusing and do so in an entertaining and delightful manner. The Charleston Stage Company strikes the perfect balance of poignancy and lightheartedness with its prese...

South Pacific still making waves 62 years later

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:12:17 -0500

WANT TO GO. "South Pacific" Presented by Broadway in Charleston WHERE: Clay Center WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday TICKETS: $34 and $58 ...

Real-life couples dance The Nutcracker

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:44:00 -0500
See also: Local man surprises wife with role in The NutcrackerWANT TO GO. "The Nutcracker" Presented by: Th...

Local man surprises wife with role in The Nutcracker

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:48:21 -0500
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Chris Brinkleys quest for the perfect Christmas gift landed him and his wife Karen a role in The Charleston Ballet and West Virginia Symphony Orchestras production of "The Nutcracker" this weekend. Chris wanted to s...

In Short: Dec. 15-21, 2011

(Staff reports) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:17:40 -0500
ArtWalk The free December ArtWalk runs 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at 14 downtown Charleston galleries. Featured exhibits include photos by Thorney Lieberman at The Art Emporium, glasswork by Ron Hinkle at Visions Day Spa, drawings by Sass...

Clay Center Nutcracker special

(Staff reports) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:58:24 -0500
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- On Saturday, visitors can explore the Clay Center and see the 2 p.m. performance of "The Nutcracker" for one price. Tickets, which give admission to the Avampato Discovery Museum and a second-balcony seat to the balle...

NY singer is green with greed in W.Va. Symphonys Grinch

sjbusse@gmail.com (Sara Busse) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:23:16 -0500
WANT TO GO. Home for the Holidays WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday WHERE: Clay Center TICKETS: $10, $22, $34, $50 and $62. No student or senior discounts.

Stage Company sets an old-fashioned bromance to music

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:25:54 -0500
WANT TO GO. "The Story of My Life" Presented by Charleston Stage Company WHERE: Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Satur...

Playing in the Wardrobe in St. Albans

( ) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:41:07 -0500
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Generations of children grew up reading the "Narnia" books by C.S. Lewis, and another has been introduced to the Pevensie siblings and their adventures through the recent movie adaptations. Experience the magical real...

Review: 'Mamma Mia!' dazzles Clay audience

(Autumn D. F. Hopkins) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:30:17 -0500
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- My college career was set to a soundtrack of ABBAs greatest hits. The music of "Mamma Mia!" is an intrinsic part of my soul, and the cast of Broadway in Charlestons production brought it all back to life. A nearly sold-ou...

Mamma Mia! heads to Charleston

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:51:24 -0500
WANT TO GO. "Mamma Mia!" Presented by Broadway in Charleston WHERE: Clay Center WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday TICKETS: $47.25 and $68.50 INFO:...

Things to do Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

( ) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:00:00 -0500
Stage/theater "MARY": 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. Kehde and Scarpellis annual holiday rock opera telling the story of the nine months leading to Jesus birth through the eyes of his mot...

15 years later, MARY still not set in stone

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:49:30 -0500
WANT TO GO. "MARY" Presented by the Contemporary Youth Arts Company WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Dec. 1-3; 2 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St. TICKETS: Adul...

Stage lights on for Noises Off

(Lily Odekirk George Washington High School) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:30:40 -0500
WANT TO GO."Noises Off"Presented by GW drama clubWHEN: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. SundayWHERE: George Washington High School auditorium, 1522 Tennis Club RoadCOST: Ad...

In short: Nov. 17-23

(Staff reports) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:12:20 -0500
Super 8 DVD contest From now through Tuesdays DVD release of "Super 8," the West Virginia Film Office will give away daily prize packs (which include a copy of the movie) through the offices Facebook and Twitter pages. The...

Review: River City Youth Ballet puts poets words into motion

(Victoria McCabe) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:14:49 -0500
WANT TO GO. "Poetry in Motion" Presented by the River City Youth Ballet Ensemble WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday WHERE: Culture Center Theater COST: Adults $12, seniors and children $10 INFO: 304-925-3262 C...

Things to do Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

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Music "MOUNTAIN STAGE": 7 p.m. Advance tickets $15, at the door $25. Featuring Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, Fitz and the Tantrums, The Sweetback Sisters, Bearfoot and Katie Costello. Culture Center Theater, state Capito...

Trumpeter having a Blast! with touring production

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:52:21 -0400
WANT TO GO. "Blast!" WHERE: Clay Center WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Monday TICKETS: $39.25 and $55.25 INFO: 304-561-3570 or www.ticketmaster.co...

Things to do Friday, Oct. 28, 2011

( ) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:32:53 -0400
Music CARBON COUNTRY with MARK AND DARRELL: 7 to 10 p.m. Admission $5. Elk River Community Center, 902 Main St., Elkview. Call 304-965-3722. MANNA MEAL BENEFIT: 7 p.m. Admission by donation. With The Bob Thompson Unit, John Lilly, Ma...

In short: Oct. 27-Nov. 2

(Staff reports) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:57:19 -0400
Youth orchestra concert SCORCH, the South Charleston/Capital Combined Orchestra, presents "A Concert to Soothe the Savage Hunger" at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Capital High School theater, 1500 Greenbrier St. The program feature...

Annie hits the big stage at the Clay Center

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:00:54 -0400
WANT TO GO. "Annie" Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Nov. 4-5; 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 6 WHERE: Clay Center COST: $15 and $20 INFO: 304-561-3570...

Review: Needless quirks detract from fine Othello

(Autumn D. F. Hopkins) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:17:26 -0400
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- I am a child of the 90s. I love Nirvana, longhaired boys and the Claire Danes/Leonardo DiCaprio version of "Romeo and Juliet" -- fast cars, "Sword" branded guns, violence at the carnival, and all. That bei...

5 questions with villainous Othello actor Joe McCullough

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:14:35 -0400
WANT TO GO. Othello by William Shakespeare Presented by Charleston Stage Company WHERE: Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today through Sat...

5 questions with Biz Markie of Yo Gabba Gabba!

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:48:35 -0400
WANT TO GO. "Yo Gabba Gabba. Live!" WHERE: Charleston Municipal Auditorium WHEN: 3 and 6 p.m. Friday TICKETS: $26 and $36 INFO: 800-745-3000 or

Ballets Classic Country Rock n Roll a thriller

(Autumn D. F. Hopkins) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:07:35 -0400
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Charleston Ballets Friday night performance of "Classic Country Rock n Roll" was an unexpected thrill. Divided into three acts, as the name implies, the first act was classical ballet one would expect. Serenade (as it ...

Spamalot actor is on a quest

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:45:00 -0400
WANT TO GO. "Monty Pythons Spamalot" Presented by Broadway in Charleston WHERE: Clay Center WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 TICKETS: $34 an...

Ballet season opener is a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll

sjbusse@gmail.com (Sara Busse) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:37:05 -0400
WANT TO GO. "Classic Country Rock n Roll" Presented by the Charleston Ballet WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15 WHERE: Civic Center Little ...

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David Selby stars in Abe Lincoln-Frederick Douglass play

Things to do Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

Youthful dancers and musicians perform Snow White ballet

Review: Southern Fried warms cold day with hot jazz

Young actress channels Emily Dickinson in The Belle of Amherst

Local playwright not afraid to push peoples buttons

In Short: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2012

The Amazing Kreskin in Huntington Friday

Breaking the cycle, through art (photo)

Battered but not Broken auditions will take place this weekend

In Short: Jan. 12-18, 2012

Laughter, not celebrity drives comedian Brian Regan

Performers appearing at Winter Jam concert

Christian illusionist brings magic, message to the masses

GoodNight 2012 schedule

Review: This South Pacific is better remembered than endured

Nutcracker creates some magic at the Clay

The Story of My Life is both a heartbreaking and funny musical

South Pacific still making waves 62 years later

Real-life couples dance The Nutcracker

Local man surprises wife with role in The Nutcracker

In Short: Dec. 15-21, 2011

Clay Center Nutcracker special

NY singer is green with greed in W.Va. Symphonys Grinch

Stage Company sets an old-fashioned bromance to music

Playing in the Wardrobe in St. Albans

Review: 'Mamma Mia!' dazzles Clay audience

Mamma Mia! heads to Charleston

Things to do Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

15 years later, MARY still not set in stone

Stage lights on for Noises Off

In short: Nov. 17-23

Review: River City Youth Ballet puts poets words into motion

Things to do Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Trumpeter having a Blast! with touring production

Things to do Friday, Oct. 28, 2011

In short: Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Annie hits the big stage at the Clay Center

Review: Needless quirks detract from fine Othello

5 questions with villainous Othello actor Joe McCullough

5 questions with Biz Markie of Yo Gabba Gabba!

Ballets Classic Country Rock n Roll a thriller

Spamalot actor is on a quest

Ballet season opener is a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll