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Jan. 22, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Tricia Sizemore
304-558-2003, ext. 319
psizemore@wvcommerce.org
“Rite of Spring” Art Exhibit: through March 30, Charleston.
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia features the “Rite of Spring,” an exhibit by Charleston artists Chris Dutch and Robin Hammer. This new installation renders Dutch and Hammer’s impression of the ballet, music and history of Igor Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.” Made from wood, glass and metal, these three-dimensional artworks are available for viewing at the Clay Center’s Avampato Discovery Museum Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org.
“Dolls of the World” Exhibit: through April 6, Wheeling.
This exhibit at Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum features dolls accumulated by Anna Fulton of Pittsburgh, Pa., during her travels around the world during the 1930s through the 1950s. Hours for the exhibit are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays through April 6. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for those age 65 and over, $5 for children 10-18, and free for those under 10 with a paying adult. For more information, contact 304-242-8133.
2008 Festival of Food and Wines at Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa: Jan. 25-27,Morgantown.
Learn from some of the best chefs as they present their favorite recipes and demonstrate a variety of culinary skills. The Festival of Food and Wines package includes accommodations for two nights, six cooking classes, three seminars, full breakfast, Chef’s lunch, Saturday night cocktail reception and Chef’s dinner and Sunday Chef’s brunch. Price is $395 per couple (tax not included). For those only wanting to sample some of the events, day packages and chef’s dinner tickets also are available. For more information, visit www.lakeviewresort.com. To make reservations, call 800-624-8300.
Spa Feast in historic Berkeley Springs: Jan. 26, Berkeley Springs.
Indulge yourself with a trip to the country’s first spa. Choose from more than 50 bodywork and health-enhancing treatments at Spa Feast 2008. The 18 th annual spa fair takes place Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Country Inn in Berkeley Springs. Participants include Atasia Spa, Awakening Health Center, Bath House Day Spa and more. For information about Spa Feast, lodging, food and spa specials, contact Travel Berkeley Springs at 1-800-447-8797 or visit www.berkeleysprings.com/water/spafeast.html.
Fasnacht Festival: Feb. 2, Helvetia.
This long-time Swiss tradition occurs every year on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday to drive away winter. It includes a parade with masked participants, square dance, bonfire and the burning of a representation of Old Man Winter. For more information, call 304-924-6435 or visit www.helvetiawv.com.
“A Groovy Kind of Murder” Dinner Theater: Feb. 2, Mullens.
Directed by storyteller, actress and writer Karen Vuranch, this murder mystery will keep participants guessing at Twin Falls Resort State Park. The plot is centered on a group of talented singers called The Love Beads. Before the night ends a murder will be committed. Cost for the dinner theater only is $38 per adult and $30 per child. An overnight package costs $131 and includes dinner for two, theater for two and accommodations in the lodge. Other package options are available. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (304) 294-4000 or e-mail twinfallsresort@wvdnr.gov.
Valentine Express Dinner Train: Feb. 9, Petersburg .
Enjoy a prime rib dinner aboard a round-trip train ride from Petersburg to Moorefield. The train boards at 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served en route. The cost is $50 per person, adults only. To reserve a seat or for more information, call South Side Depot at 304-257-9264.
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The West Virginia Division of Tourism produces this media advisory with the help of other agencies and tourism businesses across the Mountain State. If you wish additional information about coming events in the Mountain State or if you are an event organizer or promoter and would like to have your event considered for inclusion in the Adventure Advisory, please contact Tricia Sizemore at psizemore@wvcommerce.org.