Join us as we celebrate the launch of Laura Treacy Bentley's newest novel, Glass Mountain! Explore the Huntington Museum of Art and then join us for light refreshments and a reading, followed by a Q&A by Laura Treacy Bentley. About Glass Mountain Twenty-one-year-old waitress Twyla Townsend struggles to pay her bills on time and care... View Article
Come out to Cicada Books the first Tuesday of every month to discuss food-related fiction. This month's book is The Cook and the Gardener by Hesser. Tasty Reads is free and open to the public. Read on!
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.
Join us for an exciting art exhibit featuring the innovative work of Robbie Poore, a talented artist renowned for his upcycled assemblage pieces and imaginative marker drawings. Robbie transforms everyday materials like random electronics, keys, and bottle caps into playful and colorful creations that constantly evolve. Explore themes of pop culture, music, faces, and cats... View Article
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.”
This workshop will address both the need for disaster planning and appropriate responses in the event of an emergency, when wet collection materials require immediate action. In the hands-on portion... View Article
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... 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
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
Mark your calendars for the West Edge Literary Festival on Saturday, April 5th, at the West Edge Factory in Huntington, WV! Celebrate the incredible talent of Appalachian writers with a day full of engaging workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and live performances. Discover how the literary arts contribute to West Virginia’s thriving creative economy. Featuring: Sara Henning,... View Article
Come out for the City of Milton's first annual Spring Fling! There will be vendors, crafts, food, live music and more. There will even be a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Pop-up Comedy Night Dinner Come join us for a night full of laughter at The Venetian Estate! Our Comedy Night event promises to bring you top-notch comedians ready to tickle your funny bone. Get ready to LOL and ROFL with hilarious jokes and witty one-liners. Don't miss out on this evening of fun and entertainment!... View Article
Come out to Cicada Books the second Tuesday of every month to discuss banned books - what's controversial and why. This month's book is The Hate U Give by Thomas. Banned Together is free and open to the public. Read on!
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 School of Music will participate in a lunchtime Chamber Music Concert Series at First Presbyterian Church in Huntington. Huntington Camerata, featuring Alex Malaimare & Kristen Alves, violin; YooBin Lee, viola; and Şölen Dikener, cello. 12:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10 Both concerts will take place at First Presbyterian Church at 1015 5th Ave. in Huntington, and will... 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... View Article
Want to be a part of a DIY marching band??West Edge Arts is starting a community marching band for adults called Hoot & Holler! The vibe: Parades, events, and pop-up, flash-style gigs for the sheer fun of playing. Informal, funky, and plenty of room for personal expression. No marching experience necessary. If you can play... 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... 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
Join us for Record Store Day and our annual Block Party! Doors open at 8am for Record Store Day where you’ll find exclusive vinyl records only available to select independent shops! It’s all first-come, first-served, and there are limited quantities available. Then at 11am, we kick off the Block Party! Live music, food trucks, artisan... 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
Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail! Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District is pleased to offer 4, Community Easter Egg Hunts this season. Schedule: Saturday, April 12April Dawn Park @ 10:00 a.m.Harris Riverfront Park @ 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19Rotary Park @ 10:00 a.m.St. Cloud Commons Park @ 1:00 p.m. Each hunt... View Article
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
Come out to Alchemy Theatre's Geneva Kent Center for the Arts April 11-19 for an evening of hilarity! Winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award, this critically acclaimed, award-winning evening of comedies combines wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun. A hilarious sextet whether played together or separately. “Like sketches for some hilarious, celestially conceived... View Article
Crobot with , The Lonely Ones, Chokesetter, Peg Bundy--$20 Advance; $25 Day of show. 18+ Crobot - White Rabbit Tour 2025 From the shadowed valleys of Pennsylvania, where the echoes of coal and the spirit of rebellion converge, Crobot emerges once more to unleash their sonic tempest upon the world. The White Rabbit Tour is... View Article
Declared "One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history" by the washington post, Dear Evan Hansen is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look from the point of view of both the parents and young people at our complex, interconnected, and social-media-filled lives.
Come out to Booktenders for The Historical Fiction Book Club. This month we're reading The Lake House by Kate Morton An abandoned house...June 1933, and sixteen-year-old Alice Edevane is preparing for her family's Midsummer Eve party at their country home, Loeanneth. But by the time midnight strikes and fireworks light up the night skies, the Edevane... View Article
Come out for Bunny's Urban Fiction Book Club. This month we're reading Demon's Dream by Elle Kayson. Demon Montana: Clawing my way from the depths of hell to haunt the nightmares and steal the lives of many, I earned the name "Demon." Hardened by a life that no one should live, I had rules that governed... 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
“Eggciting Egg Hunt” Returns for Children who have Disabilities and Their Families An Inclusive, Adaptive Spring Celebration Hosted by DTC and GHPRD The Developmental Therapy Center (DTC), in partnership with the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District (GHPRD), is excited to announce the return of the Eggciting Egg Hunt—a free, adaptive egg hunt designed specifically... View Article
Come out for Ashley's Fiction Book Club. This month we're reading Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo. A funny, gripping and surprising story of a mixed-race British woman who goes in search of the African father she never knew, by award-winning author Chibundu Onuzo. Anna grew up in England with her white mother and knowing very little... View Article
From the Cowboy's Boot Heel: The Musical Journey of Rob McNurlin chronicles the career of Appalachian musician Rob McNurlin. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Steven Middleton, the film combines intimate interviews, live performances, and a treasure trove of archival media to trace McNurlin's evolution as an artist. From his early days to his status as a... 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... View Article
Join us for a fun and eco-friendly event where we’ll be making Recycled Bird Feeder Crafts using everyday materials on our patio! It's a great way to get creative while helping the environment and providing for our feathered friends just in time for Spring! This event is completely FREE to the community in the spirit... View Article
HAIRSPRAY IS BACK! A vibrant and high-energy Broadway musical set in 1960s Baltimore, centered around the life of Tracy Turnblad, a plucky, plus-size teenager with big dreams of dancing on a popular TV show called The Corny Collins Show. Tracy, who is passionate about social justice and breaking down racial barriers, battles through prejudice and body... View Article
HAIRSPRAY IS BACK! A vibrant and high-energy Broadway musical set in 1960s Baltimore, centered around the life of Tracy Turnblad, a plucky, plus-size teenager with big dreams of dancing on a popular TV show called The Corny Collins Show. Tracy, who is passionate about social justice and breaking down racial barriers, battles through prejudice and body... View Article
Earth and Culture Day is returning in 2025 to celebrate local and regional artists, organizations, and community initiatives that honor our shared planet through creativity and collective action. This event... View Article
Join us for ASAP Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday, April 19th at West Edge Factory Venue on Vernon St in Huntington! It's Bingo Time! Only a few days left to get tickets! Must be 18 to attend. Tickets are $20, extra booklet is $10 (20 cards) if purchased before April 19th. On the 19th, tickets will... View Article
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... 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... View Article
Drop by the Huntington Museum of Art on Sunday, May 11th, 2025 between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for delicious food, a mimosa bar, unique antique and art boutique shopping... View Article
The SpongeBob Musical by Kyle Jarrow and Tina Landau April 23-26, 2025 7:30 PM Nightly and April 26th, 2025 2:00 PM Joan C. Edwards Playhouse in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center “The SpongeBob Musical” is a bubbly underwater adventure which finds SpongeBob and his pals from Bikini Bottom facing their biggest challenge yet: the... 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... 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... View Article
Come out for a special Book Club with Contact Rape Crisis Center. We're reading The Secret History of the Rape Kit by Pagan Kennedy. In 1972, Martha "Marty" Goddard volunteered... 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... View Article
The SpongeBob Musical by Kyle Jarrow and Tina Landau April 23-26, 2025 7:30 PM Nightly and April 26th, 2025 2:00 PM Joan C. Edwards Playhouse in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center “The SpongeBob Musical” is a bubbly underwater adventure which finds SpongeBob and his pals from Bikini Bottom facing their biggest challenge yet: 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
Grab your most stylish, derby-inspired hat, and join us for brunch! The fundraiser will include mimosas, derby-style dishes, and more. Hats Off is in support of Golden Girl Group Home... 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.... 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... 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.
Join the Huntington Symphony Chorus for an evening of music exploring how we travel together through our own space and time while learning from other walks of shared experience. You... View Article
Come out to Cicada Books the last Tuesday of every month to discuss recent titles in the self-help genre This month's book will be Rage Becomes Her by Chemaly. Shelf Improvement is free and open to the public. Read on!
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... 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
Glassalachia is Almost Here! May 2nd and 3rd! Blenko’s Festival of Glass is back with mountain magic, molten art, and hands-on fun! This year’s theme, Glassalachia, blends Appalachian soul with glassblowing fire—and guess what? Spots for hands-on classes are still open! Join our expert artisans to shape, blow, and create your own glass masterpiece alongside... 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... 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
Glassalachia is Almost Here! May 2nd and 3rd! Blenko’s Festival of Glass is back with mountain magic, molten art, and hands-on fun! This year’s theme, Glassalachia, blends Appalachian soul with glassblowing fire—and guess what? Spots for hands-on classes are still open! Join our expert artisans to shape, blow, and create your own glass masterpiece alongside... View Article
Cabell County Public Library and Tri-State Literacy Council host Bolt for Books: Library 5k for Literacy to raise funds that allow us to offer books, material, programming, free adult literacy tutoring, and GED preperation classes to our community. We thank you for your support and for advocating for libraries and literacy in our community.
Hear ye! Hear ye! The Harmony House Ren Faire is back! Over 57 Vendors, Food, Tavern, Music, Workshops, Petting ZOO, Children's Area, Mounted Archery, Fencing, Chess Blitz, Sawbones Live Show, The Adventure Zone signing and photo op, and So Much More!!
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.
Starting at 1pm May 4th at 195 Kenova Avenue, there will be a workshop teaching everyone who comes about sampling macroinvertebrate and how to test water quality! If you’re interested, feel free to reach out to kate.m.cruickshank@wv.gov. Can’t wait to see you all there!