Dec 2009
Morgantown Poets
01/12/09 Filed in: Announcements
Poet, musician, teacher and Pushcart Prize nominee Doug Van Gundy will be featured with Morgantown Poets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.
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Songwriters to meet Thursday ,Dec. 17
01/12/09 Filed in: Announcements
Songwriters Circle is meeting Thursday, Dec.17, due to the holidays.
Songwriters Circle
- Jim Savarino, Facilitator
There is no fee associated with this event and everyone is welcome to attend.
Attendees are welcome to bring light refreshments and beverages.
This is a free group that meets typically on the third wednesday of every month. All people are welcome to attend; especially if you are a songwriter looking for peers and constructive criticism to hone and develop your craft.
A little about Jim Savarino-
Born and raised in West Virginia, Jim has developed an acoustic style rooted firmly in Appalachian music, with uplifting, poetic lyrics. He began writing in 1989 in California after a hitch in the Marine Corps and a career in physics. Jim’s influences include Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and John Denver. Jim’s fans range from the very old to the very young – from the late Bob DeWitt, longtime friend and sometime housemate of Woody Guthrie, to toddlers who gather at the foot of the stage during performances. Jim’s songwriting is also wide ranging, though instantly recognizable. His songs include poetic descriptions of the natural beauty of Appalachia, with a viewpoint of optimism and hope.
Songwriters Circle
- Jim Savarino, Facilitator
There is no fee associated with this event and everyone is welcome to attend.
Attendees are welcome to bring light refreshments and beverages.
This is a free group that meets typically on the third wednesday of every month. All people are welcome to attend; especially if you are a songwriter looking for peers and constructive criticism to hone and develop your craft.
A little about Jim Savarino-
Born and raised in West Virginia, Jim has developed an acoustic style rooted firmly in Appalachian music, with uplifting, poetic lyrics. He began writing in 1989 in California after a hitch in the Marine Corps and a career in physics. Jim’s influences include Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and John Denver. Jim’s fans range from the very old to the very young – from the late Bob DeWitt, longtime friend and sometime housemate of Woody Guthrie, to toddlers who gather at the foot of the stage during performances. Jim’s songwriting is also wide ranging, though instantly recognizable. His songs include poetic descriptions of the natural beauty of Appalachia, with a viewpoint of optimism and hope.
Gallery of Gift 2009 in Benedum
01/12/09 Filed in: Up Coming Exhibitions | Announcements
Gallery of Gifts
December 4 – 22, 2009 ~ Morgantown, WV
Monongalia Arts Center (MAC) will hold its annual Gallery of Gifts from Friday, December 4, through Tuesday, December 22. This event is designed to encourage the purchase of original art for personal enjoyment or gift giving while supporting local and regional artists and our local arts and culture center, MAC. A Holiday Reception will be held on Friday, December 4, from 5 – 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served. During the reception Bill Duff, Jr. will be available to greet the public and sign copies of his first book, Now I Did It!, This autobiography with existential musings is structured around the author’s vivid descriptions of his many life-threatening adventures. This book also talks about his walk with God, his beliefs, his changes in beliefs, his life as a semi-rebellious clown, and the people met along the way. It is a story about making choices in life. It also dispels the rumor that being a rebel is a negative thing; it could be, but in most cases it can lead to enlightenment.
Also during the reception Cathy Richards will present her fine sterling silver jewelry that is handcrafted in 10 different countries from around the world. Only the finest .925 sterling silver and handpicked natural materials and semi-precious gemstones are used to create each unique piece. Each pieces comes with a lifetime warranty. This fine jewelry is sure to make a great holiday gift while also supporting the MAC.
When shopping at MAC members receive a 10% discount when they present their membership card. Gallery of Gifts is accessible to individuals with mobility impairments. MAC hours: Monday – Friday, 11 am – 7 pm; Saturday 11 am – 4 pm.
Further information is available at www.monartscenter.com or by calling MAC at
304-292-3325.
December 4 – 22, 2009 ~ Morgantown, WV
Monongalia Arts Center (MAC) will hold its annual Gallery of Gifts from Friday, December 4, through Tuesday, December 22. This event is designed to encourage the purchase of original art for personal enjoyment or gift giving while supporting local and regional artists and our local arts and culture center, MAC. A Holiday Reception will be held on Friday, December 4, from 5 – 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served. During the reception Bill Duff, Jr. will be available to greet the public and sign copies of his first book, Now I Did It!, This autobiography with existential musings is structured around the author’s vivid descriptions of his many life-threatening adventures. This book also talks about his walk with God, his beliefs, his changes in beliefs, his life as a semi-rebellious clown, and the people met along the way. It is a story about making choices in life. It also dispels the rumor that being a rebel is a negative thing; it could be, but in most cases it can lead to enlightenment.
Also during the reception Cathy Richards will present her fine sterling silver jewelry that is handcrafted in 10 different countries from around the world. Only the finest .925 sterling silver and handpicked natural materials and semi-precious gemstones are used to create each unique piece. Each pieces comes with a lifetime warranty. This fine jewelry is sure to make a great holiday gift while also supporting the MAC.
When shopping at MAC members receive a 10% discount when they present their membership card. Gallery of Gifts is accessible to individuals with mobility impairments. MAC hours: Monday – Friday, 11 am – 7 pm; Saturday 11 am – 4 pm.
Further information is available at www.monartscenter.com or by calling MAC at
304-292-3325.
Bevy featured in Davis Gallery
01/12/09 Filed in: Up Coming Exhibitions
Robert M. Davis Gallery features "Bevy," a juried exhibition by the Eta Lambda chapter of the Kappa Pi Art Fraternity at West Virginia University. Opening Reception is Friday, Dec. 4, 5-8 PM.