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Winter
Carnival
Saturday, February
23, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Main Street Morgantown and Seniors Monongalians are proud to present
the Morgantown Winter Carnival, an event designed to bring winter fun
and beauty to the downtown area. The carnival will be free and open to
the public. It will be held February 23, 2008. All events will be
occurring in downtown Morgantown. Professional ice sculptors, DiMartino
Ice Company from Jeanette, PA will be creating more than twenty ice
sculptures to be displayed downtown. Events during the Winter Carnival
include the Kick-Off Pancake Breakfast and Winter Carnival Princess
Pageant, both held at Wesley United Methodist Church. The Courthouse
Square will house two larger ice sculptures, along with the highlight
of the exhibit - a gigantic ice throne, created out of eleven blocks of
ice. The public will be able to roast marshmallows and hotdogs at the
Courthouse Square, as well as participating in other events. The
non-profit organization Empty Bowls of Monongalia, will be in
attendance to serve and raise awareness of hunger in our area. For more
information or to sponsor a sculpture please call the office
304-292-0168 or email barb@downtownmorgantown.com
Banff
Mountain Film Festival
Met Theatre
Thursday, April 3,
2008
7:00 p.m.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is on the road across North America
and around the world. Whether you are an experienced mountaineer or an
armchair adventurer, this event is for everyone. Don't miss the
excitement! Come to the Banff Mountain Festivals - adventure, for
excitement, for the inspriation of mountain stories. Experience the
exhilarating beauty o;f mountain landscapes. Hear form the world's top
adventurers. Listen to their stories. Relive their challenges.
Reconnect with adventure.
Appalachian Gallery
Think Spring
April 5th – May
Appalachian Gallery is pleased to announce the annual Peggy Isaack
exhibit Think Spring
showing from April 5th through May. This year’s collection
is a variety of watercolor paintings consisting mainly of floral pieces
and calligraphy. The show will be on display in the Artists Alcove
gallery, on the second floor. For gallery hours or additional
information please call (304)296-0163. Appalachian Gallery is
located on 44 High St. in Morgantown, WV.
Appalachian Gallery will host the opening reception for the Peggy
Isaack exhibit Think Spring
on Saturday, April 5th, from 12pm-3pm. Mrs. Isaack, a Morgantown
native and accomplished watercolorist and calligrapher, will be on hand
to greet guests.
Morgantown
Adventure Film and Photo Festival
April
14 -18 2008
The Morgantown Adventure Film & Photo Festival is a grass roots
event that began in 2005. This event was created and is now organized
and operated by a group of local adventurers. It is open to all film
makers and photographers whose hearts and souls abide in West Virginia.
To enter go to www.adventuresedge.org. It is a great combination of
events that bring the outdoor community together for fun that also
benefits a local outdoor non-profit organtization.
The Photo Festival protion of this event is displayed in a local eatery
(Black Bear Burrito) one week prior to the Friday night premier of the
Film Festival. Winners for both contests are chosen by the public.
Every year the Film Festival has drawn approximately 200 people fro;m;
as far away as Florida and San Diego, and is held in an alternative
music venue (123 Pleasant Street) in the same neighborhood as the
eatery.
For more information go to www.theadventuresedge.com
Chocolate Lovers Day
Saturday,
April 12,
2008
11:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Morgantown
The 9th annual "Chocolate Lover's Day:
A one day chocolate extravaganza in Downtown Morgantown where the
public is invited to indulge themselves in an array of chocolate
creations while experiencing all that Downtown Morgantown businesses
have to offer. There are over 30 businesses participating and each one
will be preparing a different chocolate item. Come celebrate downtown
with us, register to win a trip for four to Hershey Park. We are
expecting the biggest turnout in the event's history. Admission is only
$5.00. You can't afford to miss a store or a morsel of chocolate during
this once a year opportunity! Registration will be in the historic
Metropolitan Theatre lobby and at the Monongalia Arts Center (by the
post office). Cost for registering is $5.00/person (children under 3
free), and hours are 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
2008 Skate Jam
April 26, 2008
The Friends of Deckers Creek Youth Advisory Board (FODC YAB) is proud
to present the 2008 Skate Jam on April 26th from 11:00-4:00p.m. at
Marilla Park. This event is a celebration of Earth Day and Global
Youth Service Day. Scheduled activities include a skate board
competition, a bounce house provided by BOPARC, rain barrel making and
a water chemistry workshop with Friends of Deckers Creek, a workshop on
bike safety and repair with Positive Spin, fun carnival games for kids
with prizes, and a dunk tank. Also enjoy tasty concessions sold
by the Greater Morgantown Area Youth Commission and listen to
music! For more information please call the FODC office at
292-3970 or e-mail youth@deckerscreek.org.
Kids' Day
Saturday,
July 19,
2008
Kids' will take over the downtown with more than 60 scheduled events.
Kids of all ages will learn about safety, play games, receive free
goodies from area businesses, make crafts, and play in the giant sand
box. There will also be live entertainment, and free PRT, Trolley, and
horse & buggy rides. Kids, help the Transit Authority 'paint a
bus' downtown. So kids, the only place to be is Downtown Morgantown on
Kids' Day.
MountainFest
July
25-27, 2008
More Information to follow
United Way's Annual
Greatest Garage Sale on Earth
August
2, 2008
TUnited Way of Monongalia and
Preston
Counties
Present the Greatest Garage Sale on Earth Saturday, August 2, 2008 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Deadline to reserve a space is May 1, 2008. Please contact Saundra Britton 304-292-8832he sale will be in the Spruce Street Parking Garage.
ARTS WALK
October 17, 2008
5:00 p.m. -
8:00 p.m.
Take a self-guided tour of Morgantown's Arts and Entertainment District
Gallery Openings, Live Music, Unique Shops and Downtown Dining!
Click here for more information
Holiday Season
November/December
Holiday decorations are hung throughout downtown from the top of High
Street to the bottom of High Street. Area businesses windows are
decorated with the season’s theme. If you want that special gift
"Find
all that Glitters in Downtown Morgantown".
Donations
Main Street Morgantown is a non-profit organization. Your donation to
Main Street is tax deductible according to IRS laws with regards to
charitable donations.
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Morgantown, WV 26505
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