New Interactive WV Artisan Directory Lets Travelers Build a Digital Arts Trail to Explore Working Studios of More than 200 Mountain State Artists
West Virginia is home to more than 2,000 outstanding artists and craftsmen in a wide range of media, most tucked away as some of the best kept secrets of the state within small towns and remote studios. While the quiet seclusion and serenity provide ample inspiration for their work, it also makes it quite difficult […]
In the Chef’s Corner: Yellow Brick Bank
In 1976, the former Jefferson Security Bank in Shepherdstown, WV was purchased for space as a restaurant. The new owner named it the Yellow Brick Bank and opened for business before discovering that the bricks resisted paints and glazes, yellow or otherwise. The name has remained, however, and today, the Yellow Brick Bank (YBB) is an Eastern Panhandle institution that has served a notable list of guests that includes First Lady Nancy Reagan.
A City Becomes a Work of Art: FestivALL Marks 10 Years
In 2004, a small group of city leaders in Charleston, WV met with Mayor Danny Jones to develop an idea for a citywide arts and entertainment festival. The concept was different from past events the city had hosted, such as its long-running Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, which took place on the riverfront and focused on music. Instead, these city leaders envisioned a more comprehensive festival, one that would include music, theater, fine art and dance.
27th Annual Bernie Hutzler Golf Classic
The 27th annual Bernie Hutzler Golf Classic, sponsored by University Healthcare, will be held on Monday, June 2 at The Woods in Hedgesville. Under the leadership of Co-Chairs Selwyn Persad and Gary Spoales, the tournament committee expects to raise $65,000 to benefit the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Healthcare. To date, over $1.3 […]
Exploring Our Economic Potential: Keith Burdette
Keith Burdette has been a public servant for West Virginia since the age of 23. He began by serving two terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates before being elected as the youngest State Senate president in the state’s history at 34.
Summer Fishing at West Virginia State Parks
West Virginia’s state parks offer many opportunities and types of waters for a favorite summertime pursuit – fishing – with ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. Catchable warmwater and coldwater fish include bluegill, bass, catfish, trout and other species. Residents and visitors to the state are invited to wet some lines and try their luck (or skill) […]
