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The sugar water harvest lasts about six weeks through February and March. Photo by Dean Michaud.

Events for March 2019

• Celtic Calling: Time & Maggie

  March 02, 2019 — Charleston, Kanawha

  In conjunction with Celtic Calling our regularly scheduled musical event will be Tim & Maggie!

  Tim & Maggie play instrumental folk music. They grew up with it; they have studied it and have traveled throughout the United States, England, Scotland and France looking for it. They teach music professionally, in and around Athens, WV, work on instruments every day and play music in their spare time. They contribute their time and music to the local scene partly in hope that young people will get involved in music and the arts and find more joy in their lives and their communities. Their instruments are flutes, bagpipes, whistles, frets and voice. Wherever they play, people are charmed by their wit and compelling melodies. They are in demand all over Southern WV and neighboring States for playing at restaurants, weddings, college programs, open mikes and local festivals. At last years Celtic Calling, Tim gave a popular travelogue presentation on tracing his families roots in Orkney at the Library. https://timandmaggie.net/home

  Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

  Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St, Charleston, West Virginia 25301

  Get the full schedule at https://www.celticcalling.org/
• Hands on Tamarack: Greek Cooking

  March 09, 2019 — Beckley, Raleigh

  Let Executive Chef Michele guide you through the tips and trick to creating perfect Greek style dishes in this hands on cooking class. Students will learn to prepare many different dishes inspired by Greek cooking! Student will then enjoy their dishes as a group.

  March 9 at 2:00 PM Students will learn to make

  • Lamb and Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves
  • Classic Greek Salad
  • Greek Beef Stew with Orzo Pasta Recipe
  • Greek Style Stewed Fruit in Wine and Honey

  Advanced Tickets are required. Limited tickets available.

  Tickets | $40 plus tax and processing fee

  Cash Bar available.

  Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2 PM – 4 PM

  TAMARACK: The Best of West Virginia

  1 Tamarack Park, Beckley, West Virginia 25801
• Hands on Tamarack: Give it a spin!

  March 09, 2019 to March 10, 2019 — Tamarack, Raleigh

  This class is designed for students interested in trying their hand at wheel thrown pottery! In this class, students will work with the instructor to make their very one handmade bowl, cup or vase! Class fee includes all materials. Students will make one item during this class and can pick up their finished product one week later! Limited seats are available for each time slot.

  $35 per student

  Saturday, March 9 | 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM

  Saturday, March 10 | 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM

  TAMARACK: The Best of West Virginia

  1 Tamarack Park, Beckley, West Virginia 25801

  https://www.facebook.com/events/1012197592323499/
• Irish Spring Festival

  March 14, 2019 to March 20, 2019 — Ireland, Lewis

  38th Annual Irish Spring Festival

  65 Community Drive, Ireland, West Virginia 26376

  Schedule of Events:

  • Sunday March 10th
  • 12:15 – Flag Raising Ceremony
  • 1:00 – Pot O’ Luck Dinner (covered dish dinner)
  • 2:30- Pslams of Ireland (Gospel Sing held at Ireland UMC)

  • Thursday March 14
  • 7:00 – Opening Ceremonies
  • 7:15 – King and Queen Reception (entertainment by local musicians)

  • Friday March 15
  • 7:00 – Irish Jig (Square Dance)
  • 7:00 – Costume contest
  • 8:00 – House Decoration(winners announced)
  • 8:30 – Costume Contest (winners announced)
  • 9:00 – King & Queen Coronation

  • Saturday March 16
  • Arts & crafts, harp music, vendors, food & more
  • 9:00 – Scavenger Hunt
  • 9:30 – Kite Fly
  • 10:00- Lucky Charm Pitch (horseshoes)
  • 10:30 – Intermediate Harp Workshop
  • 10:30 – Tour de Shamrock (10.5 mile bike tour)
  • 11:00 – Foul Shooting Contest
  • 11:30 – Harp Concert Rehearsal (Ireland UMC)
  • 1:00 – The March “March” Parade
  • 2:00- Harp Concert
  • 2:30 – Road Bowling
  • 3:00 – Beginners Harp Workshop
  • 4:00 – Just Ducky (Duck Race)
  • 4:30 – Budding Shamrocks (Talent Show)
  • 6:30 – Luck o’ the Irish (Bingo)

  • Sunday March 17
  • 12 noon – Snake Chase (5K Walk/Run)
  • 1:30 – Road Bowling
  • 2-4:00 Kids events/field games
  • 4:30- Fried Potato Contest

  • Monday March 18
  • 9:00 am – Local Elves abs Urchins (Local School Children visit)
  • 6:00 pm – Unicorns, Gremlins & Shmoos (Pet Show)

  • Tuesday March 19
  • 6:00- Corn Hole & Stone Soup

  • Wednesday March 20
  • 5:30pm- Ascent to Blarney Stone
  • 5:58pm – Vernal Equinox

  More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2331344807100922/
• Downtown Charleston ArtWalk

  March 21, 2019 — Charleston, Kanawha

  With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, Downtown Charleston ArtWalk celebrates the arts on the third Thursday each month March through December, except in November and June when the event falls on Black Friday and the week of FestivALL, respectively. Specific 2019 dates are below.

  ​There is a plethora of art related events and openings, activities, and special programming that take place all over downtown.

  • March 21
  • April 18
  • May 16
  • June 20 (FestivALL)
  • July 18
  • Aug. 15
  • Sept. 19
  • Oct. 17 (FestivFALL)
  • Nov. 29 (Black Friday)
  • Dec. 19

  https://www.artwalkcwv.com/
• Kathy Mattea in concert!

  March 22, 2019 — Charleston, Kanawha

  The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present a special benefit concert to commemorate the 70th anniversary season by beloved Guild veteran and country music star, Kathy Mattea. Hailed by the Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” she has two GRAMMY wins, four CMA Awards, four #1 country singles, and five gold albums to her name. Kathy first graced the CLOG stage in our 1975 production of Godspell and we are thrilled to welcome her back for this momentous occasion!

  Special thanks to our Lewis Glasser PLLC for sponsoring this event.

  Friday, March 22, 2019 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

  Charleston Light Opera Guild Inc

  411 Tennessee Ave, Charleston, West Virginia 25302
• First (West) Virginia Infantry and Benjamin Franklin Kelley

  March 25, 2019 — Wheeling, Ohio

  The Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable is presenting a special lecture series this year to coincide with the Wheeling 250 observance.

  The roundtable’s series is exploring the theme of Wheeling During the Civil War. The programs are free and open to the public.

  Nine talks will be offered at 6:30 p.m. on specified Mondays in the auditorium of the Ohio County Public Library, 52 16th St.

  The roundtable’s regular meetings will be conducted after the lectures. The group will not meet in September or December.

  In addition to the lecture series, the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable is organizing a special event on Memorial Day.

  The dates and topics for the lectures are as follows:

  • March 25 — “First (West) Virginia Infantry and Benjamin Franklin Kelley,” presented by Pete Chacalos.

  • April 29 — “Traitors in Wheeling: Stories of Those Who Signed the Ordinance of Secession,” presented by Ken Fones-Wolfe.

  • June 24 — “The B&O Railroad and Its Role in the War,” presented by Joe Laker.

  • July 22 — “Wheeling Hospital and Wheeling Ambulance,” presented by Margaret Brennan.

  • Aug. 26 — “Carlin’s Battery and Capt. John Carlin,” presented by Ed Phillips.

  • Oct. 28 — “Wheeling’s Confederate Unit, the Shriver Grays,” presented by Gerry Reilly.

  • Nov. 25 — “Pro and Con Wheeling Newspapers During the War,” presented by Laker.

  The Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable will hold a Memorial Day walk through Greenwood Cemetery, beginning at 9 a.m. May 27. Participants will mark the graves of veterans from both sides of the conflict.

  More information at https://www.facebook.com/OVCWRT/
• Elysian Camerata Performance

  March 30, 2019 — Charleston, Kanawha

  (2 violins, 2 violas, cello, piano) This is a homecoming for Talia Schiff, cellist of the group. Talia spent many years here in Charleston while her dad, Charles, was director of the Charleston Symphony. This will be Elysian Camerata’s 2nd appearance on our series.

  Charleston Chamber Music Society

  Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 7 PM

  Christ Church United Methodist

  1221 Quarrier St, Charleston, West Virginia 25301

  For more information and to buy tickets
• Spring Planter Workshop

  March 30, 2019 — Buffalo, Putnam

  Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10 AM – 12 PM

  Gritt’s Farm

  864 Gritt Rd, Buffalo, West Virginia 25033

  Tickets

  Join us for our spring planter workshop. We educate you on the plant materials, you plant it, we grow it and you pick up when it looks perfect! Along with all the usual plant varieties guest will also have new 2019 plant varieties available to use. Your basket will look great throughout the spring and summer season.

  While you’re here, we will provide some good food, wine and coffee, all the supplies you need, and a great time. Just bring a pair of gardening gloves, if you wish!

  Grab your pals and come out for a great morning in the greenhouse.
• Order from Chaos: The Creation of West Virginia’s State Police Department

  March 30, 2019 — Charleston, Kanawha

  On Saturday, March 30, 2019, Aaron Parsons will present “Order from Chaos: The Creation of West Virginia’s State Police Department” in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston. The program will begin at 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

  Parsons will explore how labor unrest in the state led to the creation of a statewide police force, covering both the legislative battle to create the department and the department’s role in the state’s Mine Wars. The early days of the West Virginia State Police will be discussed, including the formation of the department, the responsibilities and difficulties faced by some of the earliest members, and the resulting legacy felt throughout the state.

  A native of Logan County, Parsons graduated from Man High School in 2010. He earned a B.A. degree in history from Marshall University in 2015 and an M.A. in public history from West Virginia University in 2017. Currently, he is the photograph archivist for West Virginia Archives and History, overseeing the vast collection of photos preserved in the State Archives.

  For additional information, contact the Archives and History Library at (304) 558-0230.
• West Virginia and the Ratification of the 19th Amendment

  March 31, 2019 — Charleston, Kanawha WVHC Event

  March 31 – West Virginia and the Ratification of the 19th Amendment

  Dr. Katharine Antolini

  March is Women’s History Month and Dr. Katharine Antolini, professor of history and gender studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College, helps us observe the 100th anniversary of Congress passing the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. The amendment was ratified in 1920. Professor Antolini will examine the arguments against women’s suffrage that defeated the state referendum in 1916 and almost prevented its passage in West Virginia four years later.

  Little Lectures are presented on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. at our headquarters located at 1310 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, in the parlor of MacFarland-Hubbard House. Seating is limited (thus “Little” Lectures) and reservations are suggested. Admission is $10 per person and includes refreshments after the lecture. Call Mark Payne at 304.346.8500 or email payne@wvhumanities.org for further information.