- Marquee Cinemas. Located at 331 Southridge Boulevard, So. Charleston. 304/744-3456.
- Park Place Cinemas. Located at 600 Washington St., E. Charleston. 304/345-6540.
Friday and Saturday 9:00 pm-11:45 pm. Located at 400 Second Ave., South Charleston. Reservations requested by calling 744-9696
DEWAYNE HILL
Dewayne is a comedy magician. Performances can be scheduled or catch him at the Comedy Zone in the Ramada Plaza in South Charleston on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m.
Year-round ice skating, which includes daily public sessions, learn to skate program, plus a heated viewing area. Individual and family passes. Shops of Trace Fork (off Rt. 119). 304-744-ICE.
Indoor kart racing, lazer tag, 3 indoor tracks, video game arcade and racing leagues. Private party rooms. 500 Southridge Blvd. Charleston, WV (next to the movie theater) 304-720-4FUN or www.southridgegrandprix.com
Pick your own way to win with live greyhound racing and simulcast/off-track betting or try gaming with coin drop slots or video slots. Mardi Gras addition adds 57,000 sq. feet of gaming action. West Virginia's premiere entertainment attraction. Spacious climate controlled clubhouse and grandstand seating. Group package available. Enjoy a full-course meal in the First Turn Restaurant or the Mardi Gras Restaurant and Lounge. Exit 47 and 47A off I-64, Cross Lanes. 304/776-1000 or 1-800-224-9683.
Located at 300 Hillcrest Drive, Charleston. 304/340-3527.
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Jerry Miles, Manager
3511 Venable Avenue
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-6484
Hours:
M-F 9 am - 5 pm
Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Sun Closed |
Facilities:
Basketball Court (unlighted)
Tennis Courts (8 lighted)
Little League Baseball Field (lighted)
Softball/Football Field (lighted)
Tennis Pro Shop
Swimming Pool
Weight room facility |
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Jon Jones, Manager
314 Donnally Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-6404
Hours:
M-F 9 am - 5 pm
Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Sun Closed
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Facilities:
Basketball Courts (2 unlighted)
Tennis Courts (6 lighted)
Softball Field (lighted)
Swimming Pool
Weight room facility
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Pam Mayfield, Manager
2009 7th Avenue
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6884
Hours:
M-F 9 am - 5 pm
Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Sun Closed |
Facilities:
Basketball Court
Tennis Courts (2 lighted)
Little League Baseball Field
Senior League Baseball/Football Field
Softball Fields (2 lighted)
Swimming Pool
Fitness room
Best public weight room facility in the valley
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Tony Broyles, Manager
613 Clifton Rd.
Charleston, WV
(304) 348-8140
Hours:
Summer: 9 am - 5 pm
Winter: 11 am - 7 pm
Facilities:
Community swimming pool
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Located at 601 Jefferson Rd., South Charleston. 304/744-4731.
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Charleston has many performing arts groups ranging from nonprofessional community groups to the professional with outstanding guest artists. These groups include: Charleston Ballet; Charleston Chamber Music Society; Charleston Civic Chorus; Charleston Community Music Association; Charleston Light Opera Guild; Children's Theatre of Charleston; Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD); Kanawha Players; The West Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra. For more information, call Fund for the Arts at 304/345-0775.
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This is a community based audition-tuition children's choral program consisting of five choirs for children, grades Kindergarten through twelve. The Appalachian Children's Choir performances include a variety of music. The annual concert season includes two holiday concerts in December, a Benefit Concert in February, and two spring concerts--one in April and May. Private performances can be scheduled by calling 304/343-1111.
This multicultural theatre company performs theatre productions for West Virginia audiences. For more than a decade, Charleston Stage Company has been doing experimental, avant garde plays, new drama and European and American classic dramas.
Considered one of the most ambitious cultural and educational undertakings in West Virginia. Established to serve the arts, sciences and technology by bringing together educational exhibits and programs and performances in dance and music. This state-of-the-art facility includes a Science Center with a Planetarium, a 1,880-seat Performance Hall, Virtual Education Center, art museum, Avampato Discovery Museum, and exhibit galleries. 304/346-1100.
West Virginia Public Radio's live two-hour arts performance show is broadcast almost every Sunday at 6:00 pm at the Cultural Center Theater in the State Capitol Complex. The show features nationally and internationally recognized musicians. Mountain Stage is one of the most popular programs offered to Public Radio International's member stations, and is heard on 130 PRI stations nationwide. Tickets available by calling TICKETMASTER at 304/342-5757, or at the door, beginning at 1:30 pm the day of the performance.
Season runs from September through April with a schedule of symphonic and pop performances. The Orchestra also presents Symphony Sunday in June. 304/342-0160. |
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The Charleston area has many hot spots to check out if you're not ready to end the day early. This is a sampling of many establishments that offer weekend or nightly music featuring live bands, karaoke, comic acts, or just great dancing. Light or full menus are often available.
Charleston's favorite gathering place. Generous cocktails, cheerful service and dancing nightly. Casual. Major credit cards. Located in the Marriott. 200 Lee St., E., Charleston. 304-345-6500.
3024 Chesterfield Ave., Charleston. 304-345-0100.
Get a taste of the Caribbean in this relaxing, tropical spot. Dancing features 70s, 80s and 90s. 304-342-5600.
410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. 304-345-9893.
Riverwalk Plaza, South Charleston. 304-744-0094.
40 Dunbar Ave. at Lock 6 Marina, Dunbar. 304-766-8007.
806 Kanawha Blvd., E., Charleston. 304-342-2699.
Bar 101
101 Capitol St., Charleston. 304-346-2280.
A sports bar and grill located in Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street, 304-347-8700.
212 Hale Street, Charleston. 304/343-4110. With more than 3000 sq. ft. of space and 20 foot ceilings, this lounge has an European flair and relazing atmosphere.
Remember the best times of your life as you listen and dance to the sounds from the '30s, '40s and '50s. Band plays Friday and Saturday 8:00 pm-11:00 pm. Dinner served 6:00 pm-10:00 pm. Reservations required. Coal River Road, St. Albans. 304-727-2248.
