I DO! I DO!
21/03/10 Filed in: Announcements
MAC to Produce Dinner Theatre
The Monongalia Arts Center (MAC) has set its next musical theatre production for the spring. MAC will produce the heartwarming “I Do! I Do!,” which tells the story of a 40-year marriage, mostly in song, according to Ro Brooks, MAC Executive Director. The show will be produced as a dinner theatre event in cooperation with the Historic Clarion Hotel Morgan on March 18-21, 2010. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 through Saturday, March 20, with dinner at 7:00 p.m. The matinee on Sunday, March 21 will open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for a full buffet dinner in the hotel ballroom, including tax and tip, followed immediately by the show. A cash bar will be available. “I Do! I Do!” is sponsored by a generous grant from Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Read More...
Nani by Cassie Byers in the Davis
11/03/10 Filed in: Up Coming Exhibitions
Davis Gallery proudly features:
Nani by Cassie Byers,
on exhibit April 2-30, 2010.
Opening reception 7:00-9:00 PM, Friday, April 2, 2010
More Information to follow. We are working on a full press release.
Thank G_d for Missippi and Paul Becker
11/03/10 Filed in: Up Coming Exhibitions
“Thank G_d for Mississippi”
is featured in the Benedum Gallery April 4-30, 2010
Opening Public Reception is 4:30 PM, Sunday April 4.
Paul Becker’s musical performance is at 3:00 PM, Sunday April 4.
A father and daughter artistic duo are taking MAC, Sunday April, 4. Paul Becker and Nina Becker will provide music and photography for a joint musical showcase and exhibit at the MAC. The showcase will begin at 3:00 pm on April 4, 2010, with the exhibit opening at 4:30 pm after Paul’s eclectic musical performance.
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Introduction to Painting Class
11/03/10 Filed in: Announcements
Introduction to Painting Class to Be Taught at MAC
Greg Siegwart will be teaching Introduction to Painting at the Monongalia Art Center, 107 High Street, Morgantown, WV on March 26, 2010. The class is $15, will run from noon to 3:00 pm and is open to the general public.
If you would like more information about the class contact Helen Panzironi at
304-293-4692 ext 1154 or MAC at 304-292-3325. Space is limited to ten students. Participants should bring a canvas and their own paints.
Greg Siegwart was born in Wheeling, WV. Greg is a West Virginia native. His interest in oil painting was inspired by paintings by his great grandfather, Joshif Siegwart, a Swiss immigrant. By the age of 10, Siegwart picked up a brush and his love of oil painting began. Over forty years of painting have given him the life lessons to see learn and develop his craft. While the art world has always been a part of Siegwart’s life, it remained a hobby for much of the time as he maintained and managed a career in telecommunications. Read More...
Morgantown Poets features Elizabeth Savage
02/03/10 Filed in: Announcements
Author, educator and poetry editor Elizabeth Savage will be featured with Morgantown Poets at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC).
2010: A Fiber Odyssey
24/02/10 Filed in: Up Coming Exhibitions
The Benedum Gallery features
2010: A Fiber Odyssey
A journey through time and techniques in the exploration of fiber arts
Featuring the artisans and crafts people of the Morgantown Fiber Guild
Opening Public Reception is Saturday, March 6, 1-3PM
On exhibit March 5-27, 2010
37th Antique Show and Sale
23/02/10 Filed in: Announcements
The Monongalia Arts Center proudly presents the 37th Annual Antiques Show & Sale.
A portion of the proceeds benefits the MAC. Monongalia Arts Center is a non-profit arts and culture center serving Morgantown and Monongalia County, West Virginia. The MAC provides a home for visual, performing and literary arts through educational programming and community outreach. It is home to M.T. Pockets Theatre Company and the Benedum and Davis Galleries.
The Antiques Show will be held at LAKEVIEW RESORT in Morgantown, WV on February 26, 27 and 28, 2010 (take Exit 10 from I-68 or from PA I-79 to I-68 East, Exit 10) Friday hours are 1 to 6 pm, Saturday 11 to 8 pm and Sunday Noon to 5 pm. Admission is $6 and entitles visitors to attend the show on all three days. Read More...
Blaxploitation Examined in the Benendum Gallery
04/02/10 Filed in: Announcements
Blaxploitation
Defining an Era of Cinema
Films from 1971-1979
Loved, hated, celebrated and eventually killed, the era of Blaxplotation is surveyed in the Benedum Gallery throughout February. MAC examines the some of the major actors and actresses, producers, and films that stirred the emotions of our nation from 1971-1979. Over 60 movies posters have been reproduced and a timeline of films cover the Benedum Gallery. Today the argument still flair over Blaxploitation's positive and negative influences on popular culture, however the influence is clear and the works stand as a testament to an era of change and growth for our nation.
Public Reception: Friday Feb. 5, 7-9PM
Available Feb. 5-27
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Morgantown Poets Spring Schedule 2010
04/02/10 Filed in: Announcements
Morgantown Poets thanks authors for successful 2010 kick off event, reminds participants of Winter/Spring 2010 Series schedule, next event Feb. 18
Morgantown Poets extends a big THANK YOU to the authors who made our 2010 kick off event a great success. We were thrilled to see the gallery packed with many of our long time participants and friends as well as many new people we hope will join us again at future events. Thanks to our January featured authors Terry McNemar of Stonewood, author of "Ragdoll Angel," and Matt Anserello of Morgantown, author of "Cloud Shaped Room." One of our scheduled featured authors, Isaac Pressnell, was unable to attend due to the weather, but we are glad that he chose to be on the safe side, and weare very appreciative that Isaac was willing to volunteer to read with us in the first place.
Morgantown Poets Winter/Spring 2010 Schedule
(Note: All Morgantown Poets events are 7-9 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC), 107 High St. beside Hotel Morgantown,downtown Morgantown; for more information, email: morgantownpoets@yahoo.com)
Feb. 18 - Mark DeFoe, author of the poetry books, “Bringing Home Breakfast,” “Palmate,” “AIR,” “Aviary,” “The Green Chair,” and “Greatest Hits.”
March 18 - Elizabeth Savage, faculty member, Fairmont State University, poetry editor of Kestrel, FSU’s literary publication
(Note: WVU Spring Recess begins March 27.)
April 15 - Kirk Judd, performance artist and author of the poetry books, “Field of Vision” and “Tao Billy”
May 20 - Judy Byers, storyteller, folklorist, faculty member and director, The Frank and Jane Gabor WV Folklife Center, Fairmont State University
(Note: WVU Commencement is May 16.)
Morgantown Poets sends out a big THANK YOU to all our past and upcoming featured authors. THANK YOU all for volunteering your time and sharing your talents
with us. We wish you all the best with your work in 2010! Read More...
Morgantown Poets extends a big THANK YOU to the authors who made our 2010 kick off event a great success. We were thrilled to see the gallery packed with many of our long time participants and friends as well as many new people we hope will join us again at future events. Thanks to our January featured authors Terry McNemar of Stonewood, author of "Ragdoll Angel," and Matt Anserello of Morgantown, author of "Cloud Shaped Room." One of our scheduled featured authors, Isaac Pressnell, was unable to attend due to the weather, but we are glad that he chose to be on the safe side, and weare very appreciative that Isaac was willing to volunteer to read with us in the first place.
Morgantown Poets Winter/Spring 2010 Schedule
(Note: All Morgantown Poets events are 7-9 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC), 107 High St. beside Hotel Morgantown,downtown Morgantown; for more information, email: morgantownpoets@yahoo.com)
Feb. 18 - Mark DeFoe, author of the poetry books, “Bringing Home Breakfast,” “Palmate,” “AIR,” “Aviary,” “The Green Chair,” and “Greatest Hits.”
March 18 - Elizabeth Savage, faculty member, Fairmont State University, poetry editor of Kestrel, FSU’s literary publication
(Note: WVU Spring Recess begins March 27.)
April 15 - Kirk Judd, performance artist and author of the poetry books, “Field of Vision” and “Tao Billy”
May 20 - Judy Byers, storyteller, folklorist, faculty member and director, The Frank and Jane Gabor WV Folklife Center, Fairmont State University
(Note: WVU Commencement is May 16.)
Morgantown Poets sends out a big THANK YOU to all our past and upcoming featured authors. THANK YOU all for volunteering your time and sharing your talents
with us. We wish you all the best with your work in 2010! Read More...
Morgantown Poet features Open Thread and three great authors
13/01/10 Filed in: Announcements
Three authors will launch Morgantown Poets winter/spring 2010 series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC).
T.W. (Terry) McNemar of Stonewood and poets Matt Anserello of Morgantown and Isaac Pressnell of Keyser will share their talents. Adam Atkinson, co-director and literary editor of Open Thread, a regional arts service organization, will introduce the poets.
The reading is free and open to the public. The MAC is at 107 High Street, downtown Morgantown (beside Hotel Morgan).
McNemar is a humor, short story and novel writer. His writing reflects the humanity, humor and conscience of everyday life, often in a strong Appalachian style. McNemar’s work has been featured in The Johns-Hopkins University ‘ScribblePress,’ the drama textbook, Young Women’s Monologues from Contemporary Plays, MountainEchoes, and Traditions, the literary journal of Fairmont State University. His novella, “Ragdoll Angel” (Booklocker, 2007), tells the story of a kidnapping in a small mountain village in 1952. McNemar is also the current president of West Virginia Writers, Inc.
Anserello holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from West Virginia University and lives in Morgantown with writer Emily C. Watson and two retired greyhounds. His poems have appeared in Bat City Review, Phoebe, Smartish Pace, and Versal, among others. Anserello is the West Virginia winner of the 2009 Open Thread Tri-State Chapbook Contest for his chapbook, “Cloud Shaped Room.”
Pressnell earned his Master of Fine Arts in poetry from WVU. His poems have appeared, or are forthcoming, in Tar River Poetry, Ninth Letter, DIAGRAM, Opium, Bravado, Lake Effect and OTQ: Open Thread Quarterly. He lives in Keyser where he teaches English at Potomac State College.
Yesterday and Today by Sam Madia
13/01/10 Filed in: Up Coming Exhibitions
Yesterday and Today
Religious symbols of the Old Testament Few artists in our region have been producing as much and as long as Salvatore "Sam" Madia. He received his MFA in Painting in 1950 from WVU and hasn't missed a beat since. MAC already has a hefty collection of his non-secular works which can be seen regularly in rotation on the second floor. However the current body on exhibit are Old Testament symbols taken from stained glass windows in our region. Former Morgantown resident and art teacher Salvatore “Sam” Madia is on exhibit in the Benedum Gallery of Monongalia Arts Center through January 30. The opening public reception will be held on Sunday, January 17, 1 – 3 pm with Madia on hand to discuss his art. Read More...