Reading by poet Mary Crockett Hill
Mary Crockett Hill will read from her new book of poetry at The Bookshelf on Greenbag Road (Morgantown) at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 15.
Hill’s manuscript, A Theory of Everything, was recently selected by Naomi Shihab Nye for the Autumn House Prize.
Hill’s poems have additionally appeared in numerous magazines, as well [...]
State Film Office heads to Huntington with community-oriented workshop
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Film Office will sponsor a half-day workshop in Huntington on July 10 on issues related to the film industry and, particularly, how communities can work with the Film Office to recruit more film production to the state.
“As West Virginia [...]
SPF Pittsburgh’s Small Press Festival 2009, http://www.spfpittsburgh.com, will feature presses, organizations and publications from the tri-state region.
It’s sponsored by Open Thread, http://openthread.org, and is supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The festival will be held throughout July and will feature readings, release parties, panel discussions, and other [...]
Stephen Early Jordan II has released his debut cd, Black Baby Tears.
Jordan is an author, spoken word poet and cultural critic (aren’t we all?) who grew up in Huntington. He is a graduate of Ceredo-Kenova High School (1995) and Alderson-Broaddus College (1999). He currently lives in Bronx, N.Y.
Jordan has been featured in The [...]
CANAL PLACE HOTEL ARTWORK – On July 15, Concord Hospitality will be opening the Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Cumberland at Canal Place. They are currently in the process of selecting artwork appropriate for the property. They would like to customize the lobby [...]
So, who knew there was a literary journal based right here in Morgantown? Well, since you read this hip blog, now you do! 10×3 Plus is a literary journal edited by Sue Ann Simar. The journal apparently started in 2007 and consists of either 10 poets doing 3 poems a piece or vice versa (3 [...]
Urban Tribal Dance
Special Event
July 11 @ 8 PM
Tanner Theatre, MAC
MEET ELEANOR ROOSEVELT – This summer Eleanor Roosevelt is returning to Arthurdale for high tea. Patty Cooper will once again portray the First Lady at AHI’s “Tea With Eleanor” event. This event is part of the New Deal Festival. 1:00– 3:00 p.m., $5 [...]
MIXED MEDIA AND COLLAGE FOR KIDS – Morgantown Art Association offers art class for children ages 10 and above. 6 sessions $45 (supplies included) Instructed by Monica Wilkins For Info: 304-291-5900.
~ Beginning July 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to noon,