Tuesday, April 1, 7 pm, Shawkey Dining Room (MSC at Marshall). The Alys Smith Symposium on Women Professionals featuring keynote speaker Judge Stephanie Thacker of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and panelists from the legal field. Free, open to the public, light reception to follow.
The West Virginia Association of Museums’ annual meeting and conference will be held April 3-5, 2025, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Huntington, West Virginia. The theme of WVAM’s 2025 conference is “Museums as a Critical Community Asset.”
Do your museum tours need a refresh? Or does your institution need to build interpretive tours from the ground up? In this hands-on workshop, Katie Thompson will walk you through the steps of building a thematic interpretive tour to fit the needs of your institution. Participants will work on actual tours for their museums, but... View Article
A phase box is a good option for books that need quick preservation triage. In this workshop, participants will assemble a simple protective book enclosure using acid-free barrier board and basic tools. The phase box provides good protection from environmental effects until you are ready for a more complex conservation treatment. Materials will be provided,... View Article
William Isom II from Black in Appalachia will discuss their community driven work & the partnerships that allow the organization to produce work that highlights the history & contributions of Black families to the development of the Mountain South.
Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity at the Marshall Rec Center!✨ Let your inner artist shine as we will guide you step by step through a Starry Night-inspired painting. No experience? No problem! This class is perfect for all skill levels.😁 $20 includes all supplies + sparkling juice or water (no alcohol) All... View Article
Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party Come shake it off at our enchanting evening of Swifties, singing and dancing through all TS iconic Eras. Pick your Eras outfit, bring your besties, and come party in style. Long live the magic we’ll make! Ages 18 and... View Article
Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce a new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour. The brand-new production features musicians playing LIVE on stage and promises to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America in a never-before-seen show, with a stop in... View Article
The Marshall University Department of History will welcome Dr. Karen Petrone, professor of history and Zantker Professor of Jewish History at the University of Kentucky, for the 2025 Charles Hill Moffat Lecture. Petrone will present “Vladimir Putin and Russian Memory of the Second World War,” at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in the Shawkey Dining... View Article
Amy McCallister-Ethel, Resource Development Manager, Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State, Inc. Amy McCallister-Ethel is a seasoned communications and public relations professional with over 22 years of experience. She began her career working with companies in the West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio regions, steadily advancing to collaborate with Silicon Valley startups and innovative product launches... View Article
Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of "beautiful light.” The event will begin with "Sips and Starters" and a silent auction, hosted by David and Sharon Denning, from 4-6pm at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. Guests will then proceed to themed dinners at host homes across the area. You won't want... View Article
Join Appalachian Artistry’s, Danielle Hunt, for a fun-filled holiday painting event! She will be assisting you to create an adorable Easter basket painting featuring Appalachian Cryptids in an Easter Basket, perfect for the Spring Season! Please note the event image is AI generated and is not the painting you will create. When Danielle finishes the... View Article
Do good, have fun, and smell amazing! The Haute Wick Social has teamed up with Fresh Cut Kenova to help our furry friends at the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter. There will be a bouquet bar, candle pour, and shopping and 20% of all sales will be donated to the shelter. Book your candle workshop... View Article
New and Used Vinyls you won't want to miss! We are packing the sidewalk full of records & excited to spin some new ones to celebrate music & local record shops in the Tri-State. Check our event for a local Record Store Guide to plan you're day
Join us for an art show unlike any other! We are going to have art from various artist on display for purchase and raffle. This is an opportunity to snag a one of a kind piece! We have artist like Ceram SamArt by DeeRobbie PooreGatha Seldomridge and even more!! This fundraiser will not only benefit... View Article
Mark your calendars! Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour is visiting us here at Marshall! Join us for a wonderful night of poetry with Kari Gunter-Seymour, an award-winning poet, Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship recipient, and ninth-generation Appalachian storyteller! Kari is the author of Dirt Songs (2024), Alone in the House of My Heart (2022),... View Article
Thursday, April 17, 2025: Jared Fishman, Esquire, founder and executive director of the Justice Innovation Lab, former senior prosecutor for the civil rights division of the U.S. Department of Justice, and author of Fire on the Levee: The Murder of Henry Glover and the Search for Justice After Hurricane Katrina. We would love for you to attend... View Article
Join us Friday, April 18 for Crafty Crew! This week’s Crafty Crew is Paper Craft, and we will create paper plate solar systems! We’ll also have a themed scavenger hunt and other activities. Crafty Crew is available 11 AM – 4 PM and is FREE with admission. Crafty Crew is a weekly event throughout... View Article
Super Smash Bros. Rave featuring DJ Mamba BeatzRave | Costume Contest | Smash Tournament--April 18, 2025Doors at 8pmShow at 9pm$10 advance$15 day of show18+
Ages 18 and up. Doors: 8:30pm // Show: 9pm $12 to $20 sapphic factory: queer joy dance party is collaborating with Plus1 to donate a portion of proceeds from each ticket sold to the PLUS1 x NOISE FOR NOW Reproductive Health Access Fund.
Join us Sunday, April 20 for storytime! Together we will read Here We Are and will create planet earth biospheres! Story times are 11am & 2pm. Storytime is FREE with admission. Sunday Storytime is a weekly event throughout the year at the Huntington Children’s Museum. The Huntington Children’s Museum is a STEAM-centered experiential... View Article
This month’s Writers Can Read series will feature two award-winning writers Laura Treacy Bentley and Huey Perry reading from their work. The event is free and open to the public and will take place on Monday, February 17 at 7 P.M. in Heritage Station at 210 11th Street in downtown Huntington. Laura Treacy Bentley is... View Article
Every Thursday, you and your child can experience STEAM concepts through hands-on activities. This week, we are exploring all things W related! Make a paper pinwheel! Explore the museum with our W items scavenger hunt, learn how to draw whales, and explore our weekly literacy box! The ABCs of STEAM activities will be in... View Article
Marshall University’s School of Art & Design is proud to present Ouroboro-Disco: Selected Foundations Works, an exhibition showcasing artwork by students who have recently completed the Foundations program and review process. Curated by the School of Art & Design faculty, this exhibition highlights some of the most compelling works produced by students during this period.... View Article
Fit is everything when it comes to looking polished! Join us Thursday evening to learn basic tailoring that you can do by hand in just a few minutes! Close those gaps at your waist, bust, or underarms. Replace buttons and repair torn seams. Hem your pants... or create a convertible hem to wear with all... View Article
Join us Friday, April 25 for Crafty Crew! This week’s Crafty Crew is Color Play, and we will create tissue paper sunsets! We’ll also have a themed scavenger hunt and other activities. Crafty Crew is available 11 AM – 4 PM and is FREE with admission. Crafty Crew is a weekly event throughout the... View Article
Our festival is set! We've got 26 wonderful Appalachian films to share with you on the main day of our festival, Saturday, April 26th! Join us at Foundry Theater starting off at 10 AM for an exciting day of film! This year we're excited to feature a brand-new documentary From The Cowboy's Boot Heel: The... View Article
Welcome to the first annual Highlawn Community Market! This event is hosted by Huntington First Church of the Nazarene and Still Waters Coffee Co. From delicious food trucks and specialty coffee, to local artisans and handmade crafts; this market serves to highlight and celebrate all the diverse and wonderful local businesses in our city! The... View Article
The Wild Ramp has partnered with Coalfield Development for Stinkfest 2025, a FREE community event celebrating ramps, the Appalachian region, and the creativity of our local producers. Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 11 AM to 4 PM at The Wild Ramp for a day filled with food, music, and fun! And yes, there... View Article
WV FILM OFFICE and the WEST VIRGINIA FILMMAKERS GUILD in association with APPALACHIAN FILM FESTIVAL present A Wunderbar Social We are coming to Huntington! Our mission is quite simple. We need to build a network of film industry professionals within the state. Productions are eyeing West Virginia and the interest continues to grow. It’s important that... View Article
Join us Sunday, April 27 for storytime! Together we will read There’s No Place Like Space and will create Solar System flash cards! Story times are 11am & 2pm. Storytime is FREE with admission. Sunday Storytime is a weekly event throughout the year at the Huntington Children’s Museum. The Huntington Children’s Museum is... View Article
After the incredible success of our Huntington City Mission cleanup, we decided to make community cleanups a regular part of Sunrise Huntington. These events are our way of directly supporting our local communities and the environment. Harris Riverfront Park has recently been underwater and in urgent need of cleaning. The park is located near the... View Article
In this 75-minute workshop, Lisa will guide participants through gentle movement focusing on chakras to begin. Each participant's chakra reading will be documented and a personalized recipe for movement and essential oils will be sent to participants shortly after the class ends to get you back in balance and to keep you in balance.
Every Thursday, you and your child can experience STEAM concepts through hands-on activities. This week, we are exploring all things X related! Make our own “x-ray” pictures! Explore the museum with our X items scavenger hunt, and explore our weekly literacy box! The ABCs of STEAM activities will be in our classroom from 11... View Article
Let your night shine at the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 1, at the Marshall Health Network Arena! This year, we’re illuminating the evening with a Candlelight Symphony—an enchanting performance by the Huntington Symphony Orchestra. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable experience where business, community, and world-class music... View Article
Hey, Flood fanciers, mark your calendars! The guys had SUCH a good time at Bahnhof in February that they couldn't wait to get back. Come on out Thursday, May 1, for a fun evening of tunes from The Flood's musical time machine at one of Huntington's greatest local eateries! May's Floodifying will run from 6:30... View Article
Empty Bowls will be back down at Pullman Square with the amazingly talented students from the Marshall University School of Art & Design for the 22nd Annual Huntington Empty Bowls fundraiser! Buy some beautiful hand-thrown pottery and do some good.
Join Brittany Michelle for a belly dance workshop at HDT on Friday evening! Only $10 cash at the door for an hour long workshop - the perfect way to kick off your weekend! Brittany Michelle has been a traveling performer and instructor throughout Appalachia, the Midwest, and the Mid Atlantic since 2017. She’s based in... View Article
Join us for a groovy, high-energy disco dance show inspired by everyone’s favorite mystery-solving gang! The Museum of Legends and Mysteries is in trouble—its resident monsters, including vampires, ghosts, mummies, and... View Article
Whiskey, wine, cocktails, a pig roast and more! This year's festival will feature different drinking tents, a pig roast for VIP's, light snacks for all and food vendors, plus games and contests and The Jason Mays Band. You don't want to miss this.
Join us Saturday morning for a Ballroom Dance Workshop with Brittany Michelle! Bring a friend and leather or suede soled shoes for a beginner-friendly dance workshop that is open to the community. Only $10 at the door! Brittany Michelle has been a traveling performer and instructor throughout Appalachia, the Midwest, and the Mid Atlantic since... View Article